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Avaliação de Aplicabilidade do Blockchain Ethereum em uma Rede IoT empregando o Blockbench Aprimorado
Authors: Silva Maykon Valério da , Santos Aldri Luiz dos , Rodrigues Luiz Antonio
Published: October 2024

Com a expansão da Internet das Coisas, muitos dispositivos estão sendo conectados, coletando e transmitindo dados. O Blockchain é uma solução segura para registro distribuído, mas seu alto custo computacional e energético é restritivo para equipamentos com recursos limitados. Neste estudo, o Blockbench foi aprimorado para avaliar o desempenho de redes Ethereum privadas com a inclusão de um dispositivo Raspberry Pi. Foram comparados cenários com e sem o dispositivo, bem como os protocolos de consenso Ethash e Clique. Os resultados mostram que o Raspberry Pi não pode ser um minerador na rede Ethash, apenas um nó leve, e destacam a superioridade do consenso Clique em termos de latência, vazão e consumo de recursos computacionais.
Definição e Modelos para o Problema de Localização de Nós Fog e Designação de Demandas de Sensores IoT
Authors: Moreira Mayron César de Oliveira , Araújo Samuel Moreira Abreu , Mateus Geraldo Robson
Published: October 2024

A Fog computing surge da necessidade de ter tecnologias que trabalhem a Internet das Coisas (IoT) de forma eficiente, contrapondo o modelo consolidado de computação em nuvem. Este estudo propõe dois modelos matemáticos lineares e inteiros para a resolução do Problema de Localização de Nós Fog e Designação de Demandas de Sensores IoT (PLNFDDS). Considerando a limitação de cores e memória dos nós Fog, o objetivo consiste na minimização de custo de instalação dos nós Fog e na minimização do makespan. Através de experimentos realizados em instâncias inspiradas em um contexto real, nota-se que ambos os modelos matemáticos alcançam 99% de soluções ótimas nos cenários testados. Isso demonstra potencial promissor que se tem ao integrá-los em outros métodos de resolução executados em ambientes online.
Pasture-based Livestock Identification by Coordenated UAVs
Authors: Cavalcanti Millena , Olivieri Bruno , Lamenza Thiago , Endler Markus
Published: October 2024

The increase and improvement of meat production over the last decade is certainly a result of the growing adoption of Information Technology in livestock farming. Precision livestock farming represents a prominent strategy to deliver notable quantitative and qualitative headways and enhance animal welfare and resource management. When managing free-ranging cattle on pasture, there is the problem of identifying, counting and monitoring cattle effectively, despite the extent of the pasture and the dispersal of the animals. Using swarms of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as cattle data collectors (through readings of RFID ear tags), this work proposes an identification and counting approach to enhance UAV collaboration and routing of the collected data for improved area coverage. The approach integrates coverage algorithms to inventory cattle into a farm management system using some UAVs as the last-mile communication agent. A simulated environment considering pastures of small and medium-sized farms with varying concentrations of cattle supports simulations with an accuracy of 89% for a 16-minute tracking mission, reaching 100% effectiveness for cattle concentration rate within the average density of Brazilian farms.
Dynamic Semi-Synchronous Federated Learning for Connected Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Lobato Wellington , Costa Joahannes B. D. da , Souza Allan M. de , Rosário Denis , Sommer Christoph , Villas Leandro
Published: October 2024

Due to the increased computational capacity of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) and concerns about transferring private information, storing data locally and moving network computing to the edge is becoming increasingly appealing. This makes Federated Learning (FL) appealing for CAV applications. However, the synchronous protocols used in FL have several limitations, such as low round efficiency. In this context, this work presents FALCON, a semi-synchronous protocol for FL based on the link duration. FALCON leverages data periodically transmitted by CAVs to compute link duration and establish a dynamic temporal synchronization point. Additionally, FALCON includes a client selection mechanism that considers the local model versions and models with higher local loss. FALCON reduces the communication rounds and the number of selected clients while maintaining the same level of accuracy for FL applications.
Sliced WANs for Data-Intensive Science: Deployment Experiences and Performance Analysis
Authors: Pontes Edgard C. , Zanotelli Vitor , Martinello Magnos , Ros-Giralt Jordi , Borges Everson S. , Ribeiro Moisés R. N. , Newman Harvey
Published: October 2024

The task of transferring massive data sets in Data-Intensive Science (DIS) systems, such as those generated from high energy experiments at CERN in Switzerland and France, and at the Sirius synchrotron light source in Brazil, often rely on physical WAN infrastructure for network connectivity that is provided by various National Research and Education Networks (NRENs), including ESnet, Géant, Internet2, RNP, among others. Sliced WANs bring a new paradigm for infrastructure yet to be exploited by DIS, but a realistic study of these particular systems poses a significant challenge due to their complexity, scale, and the number of factors affecting the data transport. In this paper, we address some of these challenges by deploying and evaluating a virtual infrastructure for data transport within a representative national-scale WAN. Our approach here encompasses two main aspects: i) Evaluating the performance of TCP congestion control algorithms (BBR versus Cubic) when only a single path is available for the data transfer; and ii) Assessing the performance of flow completion times (related to the management of bandwidth allocation) for sets of interdependent transfers in an environment provided by a network slice.
Uma Arquitetura para Roteamento Dinâmico de Vídeos por Multicaminhos em IoT
Authors: Oliveira D. , Bhering F. , Obraczka K. , Passos D. , Albuquerque C.
Published: October 2024

As aplicações de vídeo na Internet das Coisas beneficiam-se de estratégias de roteamento por multicaminhos para suprir os requisitos de Qualidade de Serviço. Apesar de vários mecanismos de seleção de multicaminhos terem sido propostos, as mudanças na topologia e/ou nos requisitos dos serviços de vídeo podem impactar a qualidade do vídeo. Este trabalho apresenta uma arquitetura de rede sem fio que possibilita o roteamento dinâmico, visando adaptar tais mudanças às novas soluções de caminhos que propiciem melhor Qualidade de Experiência ao usuário. Os resultados das simulações demonstraram que a arquitetura proposta é capaz de recuperar a qualidade do vídeo em caso de degradação pela mudança da topologia, bem como também constatam que a presença dos fluxos de controle, imprescindível à manutenção da topologia, reduz a qualidade final dos vídeos.
Monetizando recursos de computação ociosos na borda para execução de serviços nativos da nuvem em regiões dinâmicas
Authors: Trajano Alex F. R. , Souza José Neuman de
Published: October 2024

Este artigo apresenta um sistema que utiliza recursos ociosos de Computadores Pessoais (PCs) na borda, visando executar microsserviços nativos de nuvem. O sistema incentiva os proprietários de PCs a compartilharem recursos voluntariamente a fim de obter lucro por meio de um mecanismo de precificação de recursos que considera o custo de eletricidade e o desempenho do PC. Simultaneamente o sistema permite que desenvolvedores de microsserviços nativos da nuvem definam sua valoração máxima para os recursos de PCs, no intuito de executar tais serviços na borda. O sistema identifica recursos ociosos em tempo real e os organiza estrategicamente em várias regiões geográficas, possibilitando a implantação de microsserviços mais próximo dos usuários finais, reduzindo a latência de comunicação. Utilizando leilões duplos, o sistema combina eficientemente PCs a microsserviços em suas respectivas regiões. Medições detalhadas em simulações abrangentes substanciam a eficácia do uServ, assegurando ganhos para os proprietários de PCs e, simultaneamente, uma redução nos custos operacionais para os desenvolvedores de Microsserviços.
MQTTProvider: A flexible MQTT traffic generator for the performance evaluation of complex Smart Cities scenarios
Authors: Sales Michel , Santos Mateus P. , Rego Paulo A. L.
Published: October 2024

In smart cities, designing intelligent spaces incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) applications is crucial for enhancing urban efficiency and quality of life. However, developing these applications requires real data at scale, which can be complex and non-trivial to obtain. A real traffic generator aids in modeling unpredictable traffic, validating IoT configurations, evaluating network performance, and improving cybersecurity and privacy solutions. In this sense, we introduce the MQTTProvider, an adaptable IoT traffic generator for simulating various smart spaces and supporting time-driven, event-driven, mobile, actuators, and complex devices. It was designed to integrate with IoT Middleware, such as FIWARE. Experiments indicate that MQTTProvider can be used to assess the scalability of IoT platforms.
3FL: Seleção de Clientes Mais Rápidos para Aumento de Desempenho do Aprendizado Federado Cross-Device
Authors: Bochie Kaylani , Sammarco Matteo , Campista Miguel Elias M.
Published: October 2024

Este trabalho propõe uma nova técnica para melhorar o desempenho do aprendizado federado e reduzir a latência total de treinamento. A proposta, chamada Fastest-First Federated Learning (3FL), é baseada na seleção de participantes mais rápidos durante o início do treinamento para reduzir a latência de treinamento e mitigar o efeito de dispositivos retardatários. A proposta é avaliada por meio de simulações utilizando distribuições de dados e configurações de clientes realistas para o cenário de aprendizado federado cross-device horizontal. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que é possível obter reduções na latência de treinamento de até 35% em comparação ao aprendizado federado tradicional. Além disso, os experimentos confirmam que a acurácia do modelo atinge resultados similares ou mesmo superiores, chegando a valores de até 97% em problemas de classificação de imagens.
Unternehmenssteuerung der Zukunft - Nachhaltig. Wirksam. Digital
Authors: Moos Gabriele , Köser Silke , Mader Thomas , Löwenhaupt Stefan , Schubert Bernd
Published: October 2024

Am 18. und 19. April 2024 fand der mittlerweile 12. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Management und Cont- rolling in der Sozialwirtschaft (DGCS) statt. In den Räumen des Evangelischen Werkes für Diakonie und Entwicklung in Berlin trafen sich Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus Controlling und Management zu einer Standortbestimmung der Unternehmenssteuerung in der Sozialwirtschaft und einem inspirierenden Ausblick auf die weiteren digitalen Entwick- lungen sowie einem lebendigen Erfahrungsaustausch. Die vielen zufrieden lächelnden Gesichter der Kongressteilneh- mer*innen signalisierten dem ehrenamtlichen Vorstand der DGCS am Ende der Veranstaltung: die hohen Erwartungen wurden mehr als erfüllt! Dieses Signal nehmen wir als Ansporn und Motivation für die Gestaltung der nächsten Veran- staltungen und Informationsangebote (abrufbar unter: www.dgcs.de). Der folgende Beitrag stellt die wesentlichen Inhalte des Kongresses vor. Im Rahmen der eineinhalb intensiven Tage des Kongresses standen insgesamt drei Plenumsvorträge und vier Workshops auf dem Programm. Dabei richteten die Plenumsvorträge den Blick auf die digitale Transformation und die Workshops boten die Möglichkeit, sich mit den Themen Nachhaltigkeit, Controlling und Krisenmanagement vertiefend und inter- aktiv auseinander zu setzen.
“Aufhebungsrechte (Rights of Sublation)”
Authors: Wihl Tim
Published: October 2024

In this article, I argue that every crisis of democracy should be analyzed as a crisis of the regime of fundamental rights that keeps democracies together and sets them radically apart from all other constitutional regimes. First, it will be necessary to explain at length why and in which way individual rights do indeed form the conceptual heart of modern democracies. Secondly, in a rough outline, contemporary “crises” of democracy will be exposed as crises of rights.
Why Do Human Beings Rise Up?
Authors: Nickerson Nicole
Published: October 2024

Foucault has had an enormous impact on social and legal theory. In particular, there is an overwhelming use of Foucauldian concepts in critical theories of rights. This article asks what Foucault’s work and its reception say concerning the normative legitimacy of individual rights, and what insights this discussion offers for rights theory. Though Foucauldian critique is largely historiographical and empirical rather than normative, I argue, along with scholars such as Fraser, that normative implications are rampant in Foucault, and that a normative interest can thus validly be taken. Ultimately, I argue that concepts of agency and autonomy remain present in Foucault and critical rights theory, and that this affirms both a trans-contextual basis of resistance as well as the enduring importance of rights language. I conclude that Foucauldian rights concepts and normative humanist approaches are codependent, as they both address different aspects of similar central problems. While humanism is concerned with universal reasons for resistance, Foucauldian theory offers critical tools to problematize homogenizing, exclusionary elements within universal narratives. However, the two worldviews remain codependent because they must both, in the end, affirm the legitimacy of some type of rights universalism, as legal critique otherwise robs itself of its own preconditions.
Intersectionalizing CEDAW
Authors: Kühler Anne , Hagedorn Ellen
Published: October 2024

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is undergoing a process which can be described as “intersectionalization”, in which the CEDAW Committee proliferates a specific interpretation of CEDAW. This contribution aims to contextualize this process in the larger debate on the interplay between feminist theory and human rights. It examines what the development means for the discussion on the subject of human rights. Even though this development offers new perspectives, it is a chapter in the classic story of human rights: a story about inclusion. We analyze how different feminist approaches (re-)define the subject of human rights – and specifically women’s human rights – and try to figure out how inclusive such a subject can be. Our argument is that the CEDAW Committee, in the process of intersectionalizing CEDAW, (cautiously) moves to blur the boundaries of the sex/gender binary that underlies the treaty, challenging the treaty’s exclusive focus on the partial human rights subject “woman”.
Die Konstitution der Toten
Authors: Stetter Manuel
Published: October 2024

The Protestant tradition highlights the funeral as an acting towards the living. By contrast, the studies investigations in this volume focus on the deceased and explore ask how they are treated in the context of burial, what is made out of them in this treatment, and what role is thereby assigned to religion in this process. Funerals are conceived as a process of multiple manifold practical entanglements that exceeds the rituals of memorial ceremonial farewellsceremonies. In addition to ecclesial and nondenominational independent funeral ritualizationsservices, the investigations examine practices of collecting the dead, death taking care practicesof the dead in the funeral home, and viewing the body are examined, and they contextualized these practices with prefuneral practices in hospices situations as well as postfuneral mourning practices. Employing an ethnographic approach, it the study succeeds inis possible to reconstructing the complex and ambiguous social constructions constitutional processes of the deceased and especially in to allowing include the material dimensions of the sepulchral to enter the observations and analyses. funeral practices.
Kunst – Philosophie – Transzendenz
Authors: Mutschler Hans-Dieter
Published: October 2024

For over 2,000 years, philosophy and art formed a unity, which broke down in the 19th century. Philosophy now referred to an objective reality excluding aesthetics, which was only subjective. This state of affairs is unnatural, because art is certainly not just a play of purely subjective emotions. In order to bridge the gap between art and philosophy once again, phenomenology or »Leibphilosophie« (philosophy of the body) seems to offer itself with its fundamental concept of moods or atmospheres, which underpins all our cognition, will and creating. One could ask whether a transition to faith is possible from here. Not directly, but the believer does find confirmation of his faith in the atmosphere of the church's nature.
Problem Theologin
Authors: Schuster Susanne
Published: October 2024

Women have been able to study theology for around a hundred years. The Protestant regional churches were confronted with the existence of »theologically trained women«. How should female theologians work in the church? For around fifty years, there was a controversial debate about whether women theologians should be given the pastoral ministry. A agreement was usually not reached; instead, the theologically controversial issues were settled at a legal level. This process is traced for the first time for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Thuringia and the Evangelical Church of the Church Province of Saxony. The focus is on which groups within the two regional churches and the supra-regional church confederations were involved in this process.
Stochastic differential equations for limiting description of UCB rule for Gaussian multi-armed bandits
Authors: Garbar S.
Published: October 2024

We consider the upper confidence bound strategy for Gaussian multi-armed bandits with known control horizon sizes N and build its limiting description with a system of stochastic differential equations and ordinary differential equations. Rewards for the arms are assumed to have unknown expected values and known variances. A set of Monte-Carlo simulations was performed for the case of close distributions of rewards, when mean rewards differ by the magnitude of order N −1/2, as it yields the highest normalized regret, to verify the validity of the obtained description. The minimal size of the control horizon when the normalized regret is not noticeably larger than maximum possible was estimated.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOUR PADA PENGGUNA E-COMMERCE SHOPEE DI TANGERANG
Authors: Rahmawati Yunita
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan hasil ilmiah terkait pengaruh paylater, flash sales dan motivasi hedonis shopping terhadap perilaku pembelian impulsif pengguna e-commerce shopee di tangerang. Metode kuantitatif digunakan untuk menganalisis data primer yang diperoleh dari hasil penyebaran kuesioner. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah komunitas pengguna e-commerce Shopee di Kota Tangerang dan yang telah melakukan transaksi di e-commerce Shopee. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pengambilan sampel non-probabilitas dengan teknik purposive sampling, yaitu teknik pengambilan sampel dengan pertimbangan tertentu. Analisis data menggunakan IBM SPSS 22. Hasil uji t menunjukkan bahwa paylater berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku impulse buying. Flash sale berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku impulse buying dan motivasi belanja hedonis berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku impulse buying. Hasil uji F menunjukkan bahwa paylater, flash sales dan motivasi belanja hedonis secara bersamaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku impulse buying. Hasil uji koefisien determinasi menunjukkan bahwa kontribusi paylater, flash sales dan motivasi belanja hedonis terhadap perilaku impulse buying sebesar 61,6%. Kata kunci: Paylater, Flash Sale, Motivasi Belanja Hedonis, Perilaku Impulse Buying
PENGARUH LEVERAGE, PROFITABILITAS, DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP SUSTAINABILITY REPORT DISCLOSURE PADA PERUSAHAAN BUMN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2018 – 2022
Authors: Hutagalung Dhaniel
Published: October 2024

Sustainability reports are an important aspect for most businesses today, because through sustainability reports we can see the direction of the company holistically and become an attraction in investing in the company. Research Objective: This study aims to analyze the impact of analyzing the influence of leverage, profitability and company size on Sustainability Report disclosure. Research Methods: A quantitative approach is used by conducting non-parametric statistical tests.Results Achieved: The results showed that the debt-to-equity ratio and return on equity have a significant influence in the opposite direction. While the larger the size of the company, the higher the influence on the disclosure of its sustainability report. Implication: Sustainability report disclosure should be a major focus in corporate strategy. The debt-to-equity ratio and Return on Equity still need to be disclosed in the report even though it can reduce the value of the company in the view of investors.
PENGARUH PERSONAL SELLING DAN KEPERCAYAAN KONSUMEN TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN PERENCANAAN KEUANGAN
Authors: Rizfie Muhammad Dala , Azhari Azhari
Published: October 2024

Kebutuhan akan profesi perencana keuangan akan semakin meningkat. Hal ini disebabkan meningkatnya kompleksitas produk-produk keuangan yang ditawarkan dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas hidup keluarga dalam hal merencanakan mulai dari kebutuhan pengelolaan arus kas keluarga, menabung, investasi, pengelolaan dana pendidikan anak, hingga perencanaan pensiun. Personal selling tentunya dapat membantu para pengusaha perencanaan jasa keuangan dalam menawarkan jasanya, dan juga membantu membangun kepercayaan para konsumen, yang nantinya akan menghasilkan loyalitas konsumen terhadap jasa perencanaan itu sendiri. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh personal selling dan kepercayaan konsumen terhadap loyalitas konsumen jasa perencanaan keuangan. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah pendekatan kuantitatif denagn desain penelitian asosiatif yang menggunakan data primer berupa pemberian kuesioner kepada 100 responden. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah  personal selling dan kepercayaan konsumen baik secara parsial maupun simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen jasa perencanaan keuangan.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA BENGKEL MERDEKA MOTOR, JAKARTA
Authors: Dewi Wulan Rahma , Moersid Muhammad Hanif
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas pelayanan dan strategi yang tepat dalam meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan di Bengkel Merdeka Motor, Jakarta. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity & Threat) dan analisis IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kualitas pelayanan belum memberikan kepuasan kepada pelanggan. Berdasarkan data internal perusahaan ditemukan bahwa terdapat keluhan pelayanan dan fluktuasi penjualan dalam waktu satu tahun terakhir. Berdasarkan analisa data menunjukkan bahwa Bengkel Merdeka Motor perlu memperluas pemasaran melalui berbagai media sosial, meninjau kembali harga jasa yang ditawarkan dan memenuhi stok suku cadang untuk jenis mobil-mobil yang populer dalam meningkatkan pelayanan sehingga pelanggan merasa puas.
PENGARUH NET PROFIT MARGIN, EARNING PER SHARE, RETURN ON EQUITY DAN DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PT INDUSTRI JAMU DAN FARMASI SIDO MUNCUL TBK
Authors: Azhari Azhari , Fayzhall Miyv , Yulia Yayah , Yanto Adi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini di latarbelakangi oleh permasalahan fluktuasi harga saham yang dipengaruhi oleh sejumlah faktor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti empiris mengenai pengaruh faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan harga saham pada PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk periode tahun 2014 - 2023. Faktor-faktor tersebut antara lain Net Profit Margin, Earning per Share, Return on Equity dan Debt to Equity Ratio yang dalam penelitian ini berfungsi sebagai variabel independen yang mempengaruhi harga saham yang berfungsi sebagai variabel dependen. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, secara parsial (1) Net Profit Margin berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap harga saham, (2) Earning Per Share berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap harga saham, (3) Return on Equity berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap harga saham, dan Debt to Equity Ratio berpengaruh signifkan dan positif terhadap harga saham pada PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk. Secara simultan Net Profit Margin, Earning Per Share, Return On Equity dan Debt To Equity Ratio berpengaruh terhadap harga saham pada PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk.
Comparative analysis of the image of the hero in Russian and Chinese linguistic culture
Authors: Ян Ц.
Published: October 2024

в статье проанализированы результаты опроса по изучению реализации образа героя в русской и в китайской лингвокультурах. По требованию китайских и российских респондентов (по возрасте 31-55 лет и старше 55 лет), попросили назвать трех героев, которых они считают. Наиболее значимое сходство в понимании образа героя русскими и китайцами заключается в отнесении к героям прежде всего военных, защитников Отечества, совершивших подвиги во время исполнения воинского долга или просто защищавших Родину от врага. Кроме того, в представлениях русских и китайцев герои связаны с такими областями, как политика, наука, техника, спорт; героями чаще являются мужчины, люди, ушедшие из жизни, и люди, подвиги которых закреплены в массовой культуре. В восприятии образа героя существуют и отличия. Для китайской культуры более важны герои, которые трудятся для общества, для развития государства, приносят пользу, а также экономисты, агрономы, философы и врачи, значение которых возросло в период пандемии. В русской лингвокультуре героями чаще считают первопроходцев, гуманистов, организаторов, родственников. На формирование образа героя в обеих лингвокультурах воздействовали история государства, национальный менталитет, национальные стереотипы.

the article analyzes the results of a survey to study the implementation of the image of the hero in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures. Upon request, Chinese and Russian respondents (ages 31–55 and over 55) were asked to name three heroes they considered. The most significant similarity in the understanding of the image of the hero by the Russians and the Chinese lies in the classification of heroes primarily as military men, defenders of the Fatherland, who performed feats during the performance of military duty or simply defended the Motherland from the enemy. In addition, in the ideas of Russians and Chinese, heroes are associated with such areas as politics, science, technology, sports; heroes are more often men, people who have passed away, and people whose exploits are enshrined in popular culture. There are also differences in the perception of the hero's image. For Chinese culture, more important are the heroes who work for society, for the development of the state, and bring benefits, as well as economists, agronomists, philosophers and doctors, whose importance has increased during the pandemic. In Russian linguistic culture, pioneers, humanists, organizers, and relatives are more often considered heroes. The formation of the image of the hero in both linguistic cultures was influenced by the history of the state, national mentality, and national stereotypes.
Changing the semantics of eptonyms of French origin in mass media discourse
Authors: Макарова А.С.
Published: October 2024

статья посвящена теме трансформации семантики эптонимов в массмедийном дискурсе. Возрастающая прагматическая и информационная значимость языка современных средств массовой информации, отличающегося особой экспрессивностью, позволяет говорить об актуальности заявленной проблематики в сфере лингвистических исследований. Одним из основных направлений изучения функционирования фразеологии в речи является анализ трансформационного потенциала различных разрядов фразеологизмов: идиом, паремий, эптонимов. Метод исследования основан на комбинации индуктивного и дедуктивного подходов, начиная с анализа конкретных данных и заканчивая обобщениями. Методы оценочности контекста в медиадискурсе является одним из базовых в медиалингвистике. Одним из таких аспектов служит эптоним. Феномен эптонимов в настоящее время не утратил свою новизну, не ушел с повестки дня современной стилистики, так как однозначного мнения по данному аспекту так и не было сформировано, при всей кажущуюся, на первый взгляд, простоте явления. Базовые аспекты этого феномена – понятие, функциональная сторона, классификация. Они и остаются открытыми для дискуссии.

the article is devoted to the topic of transformation of the semantics of eptonyms in mass media discourse. The increasing pragmatic and informational importance of the language of modern mass media, characterized by special expressiveness, allows us to speak about the relevance of the stated issues in the field of linguistic research. One of the main directions of studying the functioning of phraseology in speech is the analysis of the transformational potential of various categories of phraseological units: idioms, paremias, eptonyms. The research method is based on a combination of inductive and deductive approaches, starting with the analysis of specific data and ending with generalizations. Methods of evaluating context in media discourse are one of the basic ones in media linguistics. One of these aspects is the eptonym. The phenomenon of eptonyms has not lost its novelty at present, has not left the agenda of modern stylistics, since an unambiguous opinion on this aspect has not been formed, despite the apparent, at first glance, simplicity of the phenomenon. The basic aspects of this phenomenon are the concept, the functional side, and the classification. They remain open to discussion.
Features of educational motivation of students with different levels of self-esteem
Authors: Люй С.
Published: October 2024

цель исследования – определить сущность и особенности образовательной мотивации учащихся, обладающих различным уровнем самооценки. Автором приводится краткая характеристика таких категорий, как «мотивация» и «самооценка», анализируются факторы, которые влияют на данные категории. Научная новизна исследования заключается в определении факторов, влияющих на уровни мотивации и самооценки на основе работ китайских исследователей и в предложении конкретных методов их повышения посредством использования различных стратегий, включая альтернативный опыт. В результате установлено, что учебная мотивация является важным фактором повышения энтузиазма и успеваемости. Повышение самооценки помогает студентам избавиться от беспомощности и тревоги при столкновении с проблемами, трудностями или стрессом в учебе. Педагогам рекомендуется постоянно проводить анализ конкретных проблем и реализовать целенаправленное обучение в соответствии с индивидуальными характеристиками студентов, опытом и уровнем их самооценки.

the purpose of the research is to determine the essence and characteristics of educational motivation of students with different levels of self-esteem. The author provides a brief description of such categories as “motivation” and “self-esteem” and analyzes the factors that influence these categories. The scientific novelty of the study lies in identifying the factors influencing the levels of motivation and self-esteem based on the work of Chinese researchers and in proposing specific methods for increasing them using various strategies, including alternative experiences. The results found that learning motivation is an important factor in increasing enthusiasm and academic performance. Increasing self-esteem helps students get rid of helplessness and anxiety when faced with problems, difficulties, or stress in their studies. Educators are encouraged to continually analyze specific problems and implement targeted instruction based on students' individual characteristics, experiences, and levels of self-esteem.
Functional specificity of multimodal metaphor in Russian internet memes
Authors: Дай Ц.
Published: October 2024

статья посвящена исследованию функционирования полимодальной метафоры в русскоязычных интернет-мемах. В креолизованных интернет-мемах полимодальная метафора строится в результате метафорической проекции областей цели и источника; при этом область цели структурируется посредством языковых средств, а область источника – за счет визуальных средств. Новизна исследования обусловлена тем, что впервые рассматриваются когнитивные основания полимодальной метафоры в контексте русскоязычного интернет-мема. Цель работы заключается в выявлении особенностей функционирования полимодальной метафоры в интернет-мемах посредством когнитивного и прагматического анализа.

the article is dedicated to the study of the functioning of multimodal metaphors in Russian-language internet memes. In creolized internet memes, multimodal metaphors are constructed through the metaphorical projection of the target and source domains; the target domain is structured using linguistic means, while the source domain relies on visual means. The novelty of this research lies in the fact that, for the first time, the cognitive foundations of multimodal metaphors are examined within the context of Russian-language internet memes. The aim of the study is to identify the characteristics of multimodal metaphor functioning in internet memes through cognitive and pragmatic analysis.
Representation of the textual category of modality in the initial paragraphs of an English-language novel of the twentieth century
Authors: Боронин А.А. , Акиев Р.Р.
Published: October 2024

цель: провести анализ и систематизацию проявлений субъективного аспекта текстовой категории модальность в инициальных абзацах англоязычного романа ХХ века. Процедура и методы. Ключевым методом стал семантико-стилистический анализ текста, заключающийся в определении значений и стилистической окраски исследуемых компонентов. Также применялись методы систематизации и классификации. Метод случайной выборки используется для повышения объективности исследования (с его помощью выделено 100 единиц). Результаты. Проведенный анализ показал, что проявления текстовой категории модальности следует разделить на авторские и персонажные, описаны основные элементы репрезентации текстовой категории модальность, описано соотношение реальной и ирреальной модальности. Теоретическая значимость заключается в уточнении состава понятия категория субъективной модальности, тогда как практическая значимость заключается в возможности применения выводов, полученных в данном исследовании в рамках курсов стилистики текста и лингвистики текста.

aim: to analyze and systematize the manifestations of the subjective aspect of the textual category modality in the initial paragraphs of an English-language novel of the twentieth century. Methodology. The key method was the semantic and stylistic analysis of the text, which is determining the meanings and stylistic features of the studied components. Methods of systematization and classification were also used. The random sampling method is used to increase the objectivity of the study (100 units were allocated with its help). Results. The analysis showed that the manifestations of the textual category of modality should be divided into authorial and character ones, the main elements of the representation of the textual category modality are described, the ratio of real and unreal modality is described. Research implications are in clarifying the composition of the concept of the category of subjective modality. The research results have the possibility of applying the conclusions obtained in this study within the framework of text stylistics and text linguistics courses.
Early Detection For Better Results In The Treatment Of Asymptomatic Cases Of Valvular Heart Disease
Authors: Hutahaean Gembira Ira , G Manik Maria Ulfa
Published: October 2024

Valvular heart disease (VHD) often progresses asymptomatically, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment, which worsens patient outcomes. Early detection of VHD in asymptomatic cases is crucial to improve treatment effectiveness and long-term prognosis. This study aims to investigate the impact of early detection on treatment outcomes in asymptomatic VHD patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 200 patients diagnosed with VHD, categorized into two groups: those diagnosed early through screening and those diagnosed later after the onset of symptoms. Data were collected through medical records, echocardiograms, and patient interviews. Statistical analysis revealed that early detection significantly improved patient outcomes, with lower rates of complications, better valve repair success, and reduced mortality compared to those diagnosed later. Discussion centers on the importance of routine screenings in at-risk populations and the need for better diagnostic protocols to catch asymptomatic cases early. The conclusion highlights that early detection of asymptomatic VHD leads to better treatment outcomes, underlining the necessity of proactive screening measures to manage VHD effectively.
Psychological impacts of AI use on school students: a systematic scoping review of the empirical literature
Authors: Kundu Arnab , Bej Tripti
Published: October 2024

This systematic scoping review aimed to collate evidence assessing associations between AI use and psychological outcomes (including cognitive, emotional, and behavioural responses to these intelligent systems) for school students from preschool (age <5 years), primary school (age 5–11 years), middle school (age 12–14 years), to high school (age 15–18 years). Original empirical studies were identified in seven reliable databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, PsycINFO, ScienceDirect, IEEE, and ERIC), resulting in 189 eligible studies. From these, we have identified 24 relevant studies reporting students’ hands-on experiential learning outcomes on AI use. Findings revealed that the use of AI in schools can have both positive and negative impacts on the psychological well-being of students. Increased engagement, cognitive achievement, self-efficacy, learning autonomy, and decreased frustration are among the benefits of this strategy; nevertheless, over reliance, anxiety, stress, social isolation, unstable mental health, and moral dilemmas including privacy, bias, and justice are among its drawbacks. Overall, the psychological impacts of AI use among school students are multifaceted, context-dependent and across grades. By carefully considering the design, implementation, and ethical decorum of AI in school education, teachers and policymakers can maximise its benefits by mitigating potential risks in practicing technology enhanced learning.
Training to Develop Science Process Skills of Students of SMA 6 Padang Pelawi, Seluma Regency Through Physics Ethnoscience Learning
Authors: Hamdani Dedy , Putri Desy Hanisa , Utama Tiara Hardyanti , Ahda Netriani Veminsyah , Wijaya M. Abdilah Hananta , Cahyani Dian Eka
Published: October 2024

This community service project focuses on enhancing students' Science Process Skills (SPS) through the implementation of ethnoscience-based physics learning. The activity was conducted on August 1, 2024, at SMA Negeri 6 Padang Pelawi, Seluma Regency. The method of implementation included presentations, discussions, and hands-on practice with students. After applying the ethnoscience-based learning concept, there was a noticeable improvement in students' science process skills, both in observation and experimentation. Additionally, the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models was evident in improving students' science process skills through collaboration and problem-solving. Ethnoscience-based learning not only enhanced science process skills but also deepened students' appreciation of local culture. Through ethnoscience learning training at SMA Negeri 6 Padang Pelawi, Seluma Regency, it is hoped that the learning process can leverage local cultural diversity. This approach not only develops students' scientific skills but also strengthens the connection between physics concepts and local wisdom. This culturally-based learning provides relevant context, deepens students' understanding, and makes the learning process more meaningful.
Bradykinin Mediated Angioedema
Authors: Kalicinsky Chrystyna
Published: October 2024

A 36-year-old female is referred with recurrent angioedema without urticaria, unresponsive to antihistamines, corticosteroids, and epinephrine. Her episodes can last for more than 3 days. Bradykinin angioedema can affect mucous membranes of the oropharynx, as well as the larynx, subcutaneous tissue, bowel mucosa, and the abdominal wall. Angioedema without urticaria, which is unresponsive to antihistamines, corticosteroids and epinephrine, is presumed to be caused by episodic buildup of bradykinin. This article will examine the medications known to be associated with bradykinin angioedema and provide an overview on hereditary angioedema (HAE), acquired angioedema (AAE) and idiopathic bradykinin mediated angioedema.
Asthma Management: A Review of GINA Recommendations from 2019
Authors: Lee Jason K.
Published: October 2024

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects more than 3.8 million people in Canada. It is a condition that if not controlled may result in significant morbidity and mortality. Asthma is the leading cause of absenteeism from school and one of the leading causes of work loss through both absenteeism and presenteeism. The direct costs of asthma, including hospitalization, healthcare professional services and medication and indirect costs, including decreased productivity, are estimated at $2.1 billion annually. The cost of asthma to the Canadian economy is expected to climb to $4.2 billion annually by 2030.
While many detrimental consequences of asthma stem from the condition itself, a significant proportion of the morbidity associated with asthma is also a result of systemic corticosteroids used to treat asthma exacerbations. There are many factors that lead to uncontrolled asthma, such as inappropriate and/or inadequate treatment of the condition. Access to appropriate treatment for realistic and achievable disease management, is critical in reducing the likelihood of experiencing an asthma exacerbation
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Scientific Committee has developed a sophisticated set of procedures to review the world’s literature with regard to asthma management and to update the GINA documents to reflect this state-of-the-art information. The output is a report entitled Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention complete with teaching slides and an abridged “pocket guide” of the main report’s recommendations. All of this is made freely available at ginasthma.org. and includes an update to reflect the COVID-19 pandemic. The GINA report is not a set of guidelines but, rather, an “integrated evidence-based strategy focusing on translation into clinical practice”for health care practitioners with the goal of reducing both short- and long-term asthma exacerbations and adverse events.
This article will focus on the key changes to the latest iteration of GINA recommendations for asthma management.
Mast Cell Disorders: Overview, Clinical Pearls and Perspectives
Authors: Murguia-Favela Luis
Published: October 2024

It has been almost 145 years since the discovery of mast cells (MC) and we continue to learn about their function and the consequences of their dysregulation. The focus of this article is to provide an overview on the current, yet evolving, classification of mast cell disorders (MCD) and provide clinical pearls and perspectives for their management for the allergist/ immunologist (A/I).
Amoxicillin Allergy: Old Concepts, New Concepts and Change of Concepts
Authors: Ben-Shoshan Moshe
Published: October 2024

More than one million Canadian children are treated annually with antibiotics, mainly amoxicillin.1-4 Up to 10% of children develop rashes while treated with amoxicillin.1-5 The majority of children presenting with rashes during amoxicillin treatment are diagnosed with amoxicillin hypersensitivity without further evaluation and often carry this diagnosis into adulthood. There remains controversy in the medical literature regarding the most accurate and safe strategy for diagnosing amoxicillin hypersensitivity. As a result, most children continue to avoid amoxicillin and other penicillin derivatives throughout life in favor of alternatives that are reported to be less effective, more toxic, and more expensive. There is much we do not know about the pathogenesis of amoxicillin hypersensitivity. Consequently, the appropriate diagnostic strategy required to establish the presence of true amoxicillin hypersensitivity is unclear. In order to develop an appropriate diagnostic approach, it is important to understand the pathogenic mechanisms accounting for amoxicillin hypersensitivity and the validity of the available confirmatory tests. This review will discuss the pathogenic mechanisms underlying amoxicillin allergy, describe the challenges in the diagnosis of amoxicillin allergy, critically assess the role of skin testing and IgE levels and discuss the appropriate diagnostic strategy in individuals presenting with suspected amoxicillin allergy.
Similarities, Emerging Therapies, and the Burden of T Help Type 2 Diseases
Authors: Lima Hermenio
Published: October 2024

Born in 470 BC, Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher regarded as the first moral philosopher and founder of Western ethical thought. According to Plato, Socrates’ contemporaries called him atopos, typically translated as strange or absurd, but meaning out of place, without a place, or placeless for his nuanced thoughts and ideas.1 2300 years later, the term atopy describes the atopic family of diseases: atopic dermatitis (AD), allergic asthma (AA), hay fever, food allergy and allergic rhinitis (AR). By the end of the 19th century, scientists noticed that immune responses cause adverse reactions in specific instances. The concept that immune responses cause the disease seemed irreconcilable with the protective function of immunity; consequently, they were grouped as hypersensitivity reactions. Certain human illnesses belonging to the hypersensitivities group, now known as allergies, were ultimately classified in the early 20th century.