bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Karyological analysis of endemic Pseudophoxinus anatolicus (Hankó 1925) in Türkiye
Authors: Doori Ahmed Sadeq Jaber , Arslan Atilla
Published: March 2024

The karyological characteristics of nearly half of the Pseudophoxinus species in Türkiye were determined. In this study, it is planned to determine the karyological characteristics of P. anatolicus, which is common in Beyşehir Lake, specimens were caught from the coast at Çiftlik village. The captured specimen were karyological analysed and Giemsa staining, C-banding and Ag-NOR staining were applied to the slides that obtained. The chromosome set of this species consists of 12 pairs of metacentric, eight pairs of submetacentric, two pairs of subtelocentric and three pairs of acrocentric chromosomes. Dark and slightly C-bands were observed in the centromeric regions of some chromosomes. Active Ag-NORs were detected in the telomeric region of the short arm of two pairs of chromosomes. Our results are similar to those of other Pseudophoxinus species except for some differences and it was determined that Anatolian minnow has a conserved karyotype like other Pseudophoxinus species.
Distribution of the critically endangered fan mussel Pinna nobilis population in the Çanakkale Strait and Marmara Sea
Authors: Acarlı Sefa , Acarlı Deniz , Kale Semih
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted with the primary objective of determining the presence of both healthy and impacted Pinna nobilis populations along the European coasts of the Sea of Marmara, followed by the identification of P. nobilis abundance and survival rates in the region encompassing the Çanakkale Strait and the southern coasts of the Sea of Marmara. Underwater surveys were randomly conducted at 19 distinct stations, including 8 stations along the European coasts of the Sea of Marmara, 7 stations along the southern coasts of the Sea of Marmara, and 6 stations within the Çanakkale Strait. SCUBA diving equipment was utilized to record information on habitat structure, water temperature, depth, and visibility at each station. The transect length during underwater surveys and the number of transects at each station were determined based on the condition of the seabed and the size of the area, respectively. Throughout the study period (September 2021 and October 2023), water temperature fluctuated between 17.5°C and 26.6°C. At the end of the study, a total of 395 individuals (147 live, 248 dead) were observed, with live individuals exhibiting total lengths ranging from 16.4 cm to 50.9 cm. This study represents the first investigation into the spatial distribution of P. nobilis along the European coast of the Marmara Sea. The study contributes significantly to enhancing our understanding of the ecology of P. nobilis populations in both the Sea of Marmara and the Çanakkale Strait. Additionally, recommendations for the rehabilitation of impacted populations and the conservation of healthy populations have been provided for decision-makers and fisheries managers.
Estimation of spawning stock biomass and spawning areas of sardine, (Sardina pilchardus) with winter time ichthyoplankton sampling in the Sea of Marmara, Türkiye
Authors: Daban İsmail Burak , Şen Yusuf , Öztekin Alkan , Ayaz Adnan , Altınağaç Uğur , İşmen Ali , Yüksek Ahsen , Özekinci Uğur , Çakır Fikret , Demirkıran Tekin , Uğur Gençtan Erman , Ayaz Oğuzhan , Selçuk Buminhan Burkay
Published: March 2024

The spawning areas and spawning stock biomass of sardine were studied with ichthyoplankton sampling in the winter period from the 32 stations, in the Marmara Sea. The mean fish egg and larvae biomass in a unit area were calculated as 18.4 ± 5.3 eggs/10 m2 and 2.5 larvae/10 m2, respectively. Three main spawning areas were detected as Karacabey Floodplain area, Gönen, and Büyükçekmece estuarine area. The larvae are mostly located in the western part. The batch fecundity of sardine was detected between 2415.9 and 16738.3, with a mean of 6899.8 ± 255.7 eggs. The sex ratio (R), spawning fraction (S), mortality rate, and daily egg production (Po) were calculated as 0.53, 0.098, 0.62, and 9.25 eggs/m2 in the Marmara Sea. The spawning stock biomass (B) is estimated at 2998 tonnes in the Marmara Sea. Both ichthyoplankton biomass and spawning stock biomass were found relatively lower. It is recommended to apply stricter management sanctions for the sustainability of sardine stocks.
Electromechanics. Fundamentals of theory and computational analysis of electric machines
Authors: Smirnov Aleksandr
Published: March 2024

The basic theoretical principles of electromechanics, the theory of transformers and rotating machines of alternating and direct current, on the basis of which mathematical models and computational algorithms are built, are described. Methods for determining the characteristics and design of contactless electrical machines are presented: asynchronous motors, contactless synchronous (inductor) motors and electromagnetic bearings with calculation examples.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
It is intended for students, undergraduates, postgraduates and certified specialists whose educational, scientific or professional interests are related to the field of electrical engineering and modern electric drive.
Organization of scientific knowledge: classification and theory
Authors: Zuev Vasiliy
Published: March 2024

The textbook discusses the features of classification and theory as a means of organizing scientific knowledge. Empirical and theoretical approaches to classification, features of empirical and mature theory, principles and methods of theoretical modeling of scientific knowledge are analyzed. The history of the classification of sciences from Antiquity to the present is considered.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
For university students and postgraduates, specialists in natural sciences and humanities.
Accounting reporting technology
Authors: Sigidov Yuriy , Oksanich Elena , Yasmenko Galina
Published: March 2024

The textbook reveals the essence of accounting statements, describes the practice of its formation in accordance with Russian regulatory documents. The essence of the main elements of financial statements is presented, as well as the influence of various factors on its informativeness is shown. The methods of forming the basic forms and explanations for accounting financial statements are considered in detail, recommendations are given on correcting errors in accounting and reporting. The content and technique of drawing up forms of tax reporting, reporting to state extra-budgetary funds and statistical agencies are described.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of secondary vocational education of the latest generation.
For students in the field of training 38.02.01 "Economics and accounting (by industry)", practicing accountants, economists, students of the system of additional professional education.
Power supply in the heat and power industry
Authors: Zuev Sergey , Vereschagin Aleksandr , Maleev Ruslan , Chernov Aleksandr
Published: March 2024

The textbook describes the basic theoretical foundations and practical tasks in the field of state policy of states to improve energy efficiency. The data concerning the basics of energy audit of thermal power facilities are presented. The methods of energy saving in the production and distribution of thermal and electric energy, as well as methods of using renewable energy sources and secondary energy resources are considered in detail. Information is given on energy saving in lighting systems, as well as a methodology for research on reducing electrical energy losses in the distribution network.
Meets the requirements of the latest generation of federal state standards of higher education.
It is intended for undergraduate and specialist students studying in the fields of 13.03.02 "Electric power engineering and electrical engineering", 12.03.01 "Instrument Engineering", 12.03.05 "Laser technology and laser technologies", 12.05.01 "Electronic and optoelectronic devices and special purpose systems".
Documenting business operations and maintaining accounting records of the organization's property
Authors: Alekseeva Gul'nara
Published: March 2024

The textbook contains all the issues of documenting business transactions and accounting of the organization's property and is written on the basis of current regulations and legislative acts, federal accounting standards.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of secondary vocational education of the latest generation.
For students studying in the specialty 38.02.01 "Economics and accounting (by industry)", as well as specialists in financial services of organizations and managers of economic entities.
To the dissertation dissertation: the semantic aspect
Authors: Anikin Valeriy , Poyzner Boris
Published: March 2024

The textbook outlines the methodology for preparing and submitting a dissertation for defense. The specifics of this qualification text, the norms of the formulation of the protected provisions are described, the meaning of expert assessments by the dissertation council, the leading organization, and opponents is indicated. The peculiarities of professional perception of the results of the dissertation work, the need for their level to comply with regulatory documents are indicated. The mission of the dissertation supervisor is revealed. The historical outline of the development of the dissertation business in Russia over 200 years has been traced. The term "dissertation studies" is interpreted as a manifestation of the creative actions of the applicant and experts during the analysis of: content, representation of new knowledge, criteria for its assessment and success of the defense — in the unity of the scientific, historiographical, bibliometric, narratological aspects of the dissertation.
For postgraduates and undergraduates, applicants for academic degrees, members of scientific expert and dissertation councils.
Design and calculation of ground transportation and technological machines
Authors: Zhizdyuk Andrey , Karpov Mihail
Published: March 2024

The textbook contains theoretical material in the field of designing modern ground-based transport and technological machines. The ways of increasing the efficiency of machines at the design and construction stages are considered. It is aimed at forming students' knowledge of the basics of design, mastering engineering methods for solving problems, calculating, selecting and using machines and equipment.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
For students studying the disciplines "Reliability of technical systems and technogenic risk", "Equipment and technologies of waste processing and disposal", "Calculation and design of safety systems" by students of the relevant fields of study (03/23/02 "Ground transport and technological complexes", 03/20/2011 "Technosphere safety", 04/20/2011 "Technosphere safety").
Criminal law protection of public relations in the field of innovation
Authors: Nekrasov Vasiliy
Published: March 2024

The monograph gives the concept of "innovative activity" and reveals its connection with related categories, characterizes public relations in the field of innovation, and also presents a range of norms aimed at criminal law protection of relations in the field of innovation. Special attention is paid to the characteristics of modern trends in criminal policy in the field of protection of innovative public relations, retrospective and comparative analysis of responsibility for socially dangerous encroachments on relations in the field of innovation. On the basis of the classification carried out, the features of the types of innovative activities in criminal law are revealed. The proposals on the use of individual components of legislative technology in the norms on crimes in the field of innovation are formulated, the set of means of differentiating responsibility for crimes in the noted field of activity is critically evaluated and clarified.
It is addressed to everyone who is interested in the issues of criminal law protection of public relations in the field of innovation, practitioners who are faced with the qualification of crimes in this area, as well as teachers, students and cadets of educational organizations of a legal profile.
Conceptual and theoretical analysis: history, approaches, techniques
Authors: Koscheev Dmitriy , Isopeskul' Ol'ga
Published: March 2024

The monograph is one of the first studies of conceptual and theoretical analysis as a theoretical and methodological field that forms the basis of review scientific papers. For the first time, the systematization of the methodology and practice of conceptual and theoretical analysis for the period 1900-2022 was carried out, the main approaches were identified, the stages of their development were presented, and strengths and weaknesses were described. The author's system-criteria approach to conceptual and theoretical analysis has been developed, which has leveled the main disadvantages of the predecessor approaches. The concept of an academic course is presented, which will allow everyone to master the theory and practice of conceptual and theoretical analysis perfectly.
For students, postgraduates and university professors, as well as a wide range of readers.
Theory of social regulators
Authors: Zaharov Nikolay
Published: March 2024

The monograph reveals the content of the concept of "social regulators". The difference between the sociological approach based on the fact that social regulation is carried out consciously is shown. Two forms of consciousness are considered — rational and attractive. It is also proved that attractive thinking is being formed in the Russian socio-cultural community. The classification of social regulators is given.
The theory of social regulators is designed to explain why the work motives and, in general, the work ethic of one culture are inapplicable to another.
For specialists who study the behavior of an individual.
The Spillover Effect of Fraudulent Reviews on Product Recommendations
Authors: Adamopoulos Panagiotis (Panos)
Published: March 2024

As the prevalence of user-generated reviews has been growing, the pervasiveness of fraudulent reviews has been increasing as well. In an effort to alleviate the consequences of fraudulent reviews, platforms have been using machine-learning algorithms for fraudulent review detection. However, the current business practice of simply removing fraudulent reviews might not be sufficient, as even their temporary presence might forge spillover effects propagating through other shopping tools. In particular, we examine and discover the persistence of long-lasting significant adverse impact of fraudulent reviews through their propagation to recommender systems, even long after successfully detecting and removing all fraud incidents. We conduct additional analyses further examining the intensity and evolution of the spillover effect over time across different dimensions, such as the cost of the fraudulent activity, the effectiveness and timeliness of the detection algorithms, and the quality of products. The results illustrate the gravity of the identified effect and highlight that the current business practice of just removing the fraudulent reviews is insufficient in the presence of recommender systems, albeit potentially sufficient in their absence in the long run. Such findings are timely as they might inform current regulatory and policy discussions. Finally, we also design a simple remedy that can be easily introduced to collaborative filtering algorithms to debias the recommender systems and demonstrate its effectiveness in alleviating the impact of the identified spillover effect.

This paper was accepted by D. J. Wu, information systems.

Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2021.02612 .
The effectiveness of using crossword puzzle games to improve vocabulary mastery of the 7th grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan
Authors: Pratolo Bambang , Hafizhah Riqqah
Published: March 2024

Vocabulary mastery plays an important role in learning English. The role of a teacher is important in helping students achieve their goals because acquiring sufficient number of vocabularies is a basic requirement for mastering English. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using crossword puzzles to improve vocabulary mastery. This research was conducted at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan. This research was conducted using an experimental design, especially a quasi-experiment using a quantitative approach. The population used in this study was the seventh-grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan. The sample used in this study was class 7 students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan totaling 36 people consisting of 2 classes, namely class 7d as the control class and class 7e as the experimental class. The instruments used in this study were test questions in the form of multiple-choice as many as 20 test items. Data collection techniques in this study used pretest, treatment, and posttest.The results of this study stated that the use of crossword puzzles could effectively increase vocabulary mastery of the students. From the results of SPSS calculations, the scores obtained by the experimental class after the treatment was carried out were higher than before. So from the hypothesis test, it was found that the value of Sig was 0.00 which was < 0.05 and thus the H0 was not accepted, and Ha was accepted. It means that media Crossword Puzzle (X) affects mastery of English vocabulary (Y). Therefore, the use of crossword puzzle influenced the increment of English vocabulary mastery among the seventh-grade students of SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Kalasan.
Conflictos entre murciélagos, ¿cómo arreglan sus diferencias?
Authors: Vivanco-Montané Orlando Rafael , Bello-Sánchez Edgar Ahmed , Morales-Mávil Jorge E.
Published: March 2024

Al escuchar la frase “arreglar sus diferencias” podemos pensar en diferentes maneras de llegar a una resolución. La forma de hacerlo, tanto en humanos como en otros animales, puede depender de la intensidad con la cual los involucrados defiendan su postura o de la gravedad del conflicto
Las ardillitas, el canto de los chichimocos
Authors: Mercado-Morales David , Rios Evelyn
Published: March 2024

Los chichimocos, son unas pequeñas ardillas listadas, que vocalizan chirridos variados que llegan a confundirse con el canto de las aves, pero nunca se escucharán como las canciones de las caricaturas de Alvin y sus compañeros Simón y Teodoro, o su contraparte femenina Brittany, Jeanette y Eleanor.
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Perception of academic global surgery by surgeons in low- and middle-income countries
Authors: Nwagbata Arinzechukwu , Dutta Rohini , Jayaram Anusha , Thivalapill Neil , Jain Samarvir , Faria Isabella , Alty Isaac G. , Gadgil Anita , Roy Nobhojit , Raykar Nakul P. ,   Global Surgery Survey Team
Published: March 2024

Interest in global surgery has surged amongst academics and practitioners in high-income countries (HICs), but it is unclear how frontline surgical practitioners in low-resource environments perceive the new field or its benefit. Our objective was to assess perceptions of academic global surgery amongst surgeons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a cross-sectional e-survey among surgical trainees and consultants in 62 LMICs, as defined by the World Bank in 2020. This paper is a sub-analysis highlighting the perception of academic surgery and the association between practice setting and responses using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Analyses were completed using Stata15. The survey received 416 responses, including 173 consultants (41.6%), 221 residents (53.1%), 8 medical graduates (1.9%), and 14 fellows (3.4%). Of these, 72 responses (17.3%) were from low-income countries, 137 (32.9%) from lower-middle-income countries, and 207 (49.8%) from upper-middle-income countries. 286 respondents (68.8%) practiced in urban areas, 34 (8.2%) in rural areas, and 84 (20.2%) in both rural and urban areas. Only 185 (44.58%) were familiar with the term “global surgery.” However, 326 (79.3%) agreed that collaborating with HIC surgeons for research is beneficial to being a global surgeon, 323 (78.8%) agreed that having an HIC co-author improves likelihood of publication in a reputable journal, 337 (81.6%) agreed that securing research funding is difficult in their country, 195 (47.3%) agreed that their institutions consider research for promotion, 252 (61.0%) agreed that they can combine research and clinical practice, and 336 (82%) are willing to train HIC medical students and residents. A majority of these LMIC surgeons noted limited academic incentives to perform research in the field. The academic global surgery community should take note and foster equitable collaborations to ensure that this critical segment of stakeholders is engaged and has fewer barriers to participation.
Impact of Covid -19 incidence rate and government-initiated risk communication measures on individual’s NPI practices
Authors: Tefera Yifokire , Kumie Abera , Hailemariam Damen , Wakuma Samson , Abegaz Teferi , Tamire Mulugeta , Yirsaw Shibabaw
Published: March 2024

Background

Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) are the most widely recognized public health measures recognized globally to prevent the spread of Covid-19. NPIs’ effectiveness may depend on the type, combination of applied interventions, and the level of proper public compliance with the NPIs. The expected outcome of behavioural practices varies relative to the intervention duration.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the trend of community compliance to NPI with Covid-19 incidence and government-initiated interventions, and its variation by residence and sociodemographic characteristics of people.

Methods

A weekly non-participatory field survey on individuals’ NPI practices was observed from the 41st epidemiological week of October 5th, 2020, to the 26th epidemiological week of July 4th, 2021, a total of 39 weeks. The survey covered all 14 regional and national capital cities in Ethiopia. Data collection for the three NPI behaviours (i.e., respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, and physical distance) was managed weekly at eight public service locations using the Open Data Kit (ODK) tool. The Covid– 19 incidence data and public health measures information from August 3rd, 2020 to July 4th, 2021 were obtained from the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI).

Results

More than 180,000 individuals were observed for their NPI practice, with an average of 5,000 observations in a week. About 43% of the observations were made in Addis Ababa, 56% were male and 75% were middle age group (18–50 years). The overall level of NPI compliance was high at the beginning of the observation then peaked around the 13th– 15th epidemiological weeks then declined during the rest of the weeks. The peak NPI compliance periods followed the high Covid-19 death incidence and government-initiated intensive public health measures weeks. Respiratory hygiene had the highest compliance above 41% whereas hand hygiene was the lowest (4%). There was a significant difference between residents of the capital city and regional cities in their level of compliance with NPI. Females comply more than males, and individuals had increased NPI compliance at the bank service and workplaces compared to those in the transport services at P = 0.000.

Conclusion

An increased level of compliance with NPI was observed following intensive government-initiated Covid-19 prevention measures and an increased Covid-19 death incidence. Therefore, the intensity of government-initiated risk communication and public advocacy programs should be strengthened, possibly for similar respiratory disease pandemics in the future.
Self- and informant-reported personality traits and vaccination against COVID-19
Authors: Arumäe Kadri , Realo Anu , Ausmees Liisi , Allik Jüri , Esko Tõnu , Fischer Krista , Vainik Uku , Mõttus René ,   Estonian Biobank Research Team
Published: March 2024

As COVID-19 vaccines’ accessibility has grown, so has the role of personal choice in vaccination, and not everybody is willing to vaccinate. Exploring personality traits’ associations with vaccination could highlight some person-level drivers of, and barriers to, vaccination. We used self- and informant-ratings of the Five-Factor Model domains and their subtraits (a) measured approximately at the time of vaccination with the 100 Nuances of Personality (100NP) item pool (N = 56,575) and (b) measured on average ten years before the pandemic with the NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO-PI-3; N = 3,168). We tested individual domains’ and either items’ (in the 100NP sample) or facets’ (in the NEO-PI-3 sample) associations with vaccination, as well as their collective ability to predict vaccination using elastic net models trained and tested in independent sample partitions. Although the NEO-PI-3 domains and facets did not predict vaccination ten years later, the domains correlated with vaccination in the 100NP sample, with vaccinated people scoring slightly higher on neuroticism and agreeableness and lower on openness, controlling for age, sex, and education. Collectively, the five domains predicted vaccination with an accuracy of r = .08. Associations were stronger at the item level. Vaccinated people were, on average, more science-minded, politically liberal, respectful of rules and authority, and anxious but less spiritual, religious, and self-assured. The 100NP items collectively predicted vaccination with r = .31 accuracy. We conclude that unvaccinated people may be a psychologically heterogeneous group and highlight some potential areas for action in vaccination campaigns.
Risk factors and related miRNA phenotypes of chronic pain after thoracoscopic surgery in lung adenocarcinoma patients
Authors: Zhang Lihong , Xu Liming , Chen Zhiyuan , You Haiping , Hu Huirong , He Hefan
Published: March 2024

Chronic postsurgical pain may have a substantial impact on patient’s quality of life, and has highly heterogenous presentation amongst sufferers. We aimed to explore the risk factors relating to chronic pain and the related miRNA phenotypes in patients with lung adenocarcinoma after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy to identify potential biomarkers. Our prospective study involved a total of 289 patients with early invasive adenocarcinoma undergoing thoracoscopic lobotomy and a follow-up period of 3 months after surgery. Blood was collected the day before surgery for miRNA detection and patient information including operation duration, duration of continuous drainage of the chest, leukocyte count before and after operation, and postoperative pain scores were recorded. Using clinical and biochemical information for each patient, the risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain and related miRNA phenotypes were screened. We found that chronic postsurgical pain was associated with higher body mass index; greater preoperative history of chronic pain; longer postoperative drainage tube retention duration; higher numerical rating scale scores one, two, and three days after surgery; and changes in miRNA expression, namely lower expression of miRNA 146a-3p and higher expression of miRNA 550a-3p and miRNA 3613-3p in peripheral blood (p < 0.05). Of these factors, patient body mass index, preoperative history of chronic pain, average numerical rating scale score after operation, and preoperative peripheral blood miRNA 550a-3P expression were independent risk factors for the development of chronic postsurgical pain. Identification of individual risk markers may aid the development and selection of appropriate preventive and control measures.
Machine learning-based models to predict the conversion of normal blood pressure to hypertension within 5-year follow-up
Authors: Andishgar Aref , Bazmi Sina , Tabrizi Reza , Rismani Maziyar , Keshavarzian Omid , Pezeshki Babak , Ahmadizar Fariba
Published: March 2024

Background

Factors contributing to the development of hypertension exhibit significant variations across countries and regions. Our objective was to predict individuals at risk of developing hypertension within a 5-year period in a rural Middle Eastern area.

Methods

This longitudinal study utilized data from the Fasa Adults Cohort Study (FACS). The study initially included 10,118 participants aged 35–70 years in rural districts of Fasa, Iran, with a follow-up of 3,000 participants after 5 years using random sampling. A total of 160 variables were included in the machine learning (ML) models, and feature scaling and one-hot encoding were employed for data processing. Ten supervised ML algorithms were utilized, namely logistic regression (LR), support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), Gaussian naive Bayes (GNB), linear discriminant analysis (LDA), k-nearest neighbors (KNN), gradient boosting machine (GBM), extreme gradient boosting (XGB), cat boost (CAT), and light gradient boosting machine (LGBM). Hyperparameter tuning was performed using various combinations of hyperparameters to identify the optimal model. Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technology (SMOTE) was used to balance the training data, and feature selection was conducted using SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP).

Results

Out of 2,288 participants who met the criteria, 251 individuals (10.9%) were diagnosed with new hypertension. The LGBM model (determined to be the optimal model) with the top 30 features achieved an AUC of 0.67, an f1-score of 0.23, and an AUC-PR of 0.26. The top three predictors of hypertension were baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP), gender, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), with AUCs of 0.66, 0.58, and 0.63, respectively. Hematuria in urine tests and family history of hypertension ranked fourth and fifth.

Conclusion

ML models have the potential to be valuable decision-making tools in evaluating the need for early lifestyle modification or medical intervention in individuals at risk of developing hypertension.
Percepts, affects, clinamen: Alienation and entanglement in What Time Is It There? (2001)
Authors: LI Carmen Xi
Published: March 2024

This article takes as its starting point an uncanny dialectics of alienation, desire and connection that permeates Tsai Ming-liang’s oeuvre. Through approaching the non-intersecting parallel narratives in What Time Is It There? (2001) with the Epicurean and Lucretian notion of clinamen and the Deleuzian concepts of any-space-whatevers, percepts and affects, this article explores the relation between non-intersecting parallel spaces and times and a liminal, spectral cinematic space and time that is created by moving images themselves, which makes the dialectics of alienation and connection possible. This article argues that What Time involves Tsai’s meta-cinematic approach to cinema’s potentiality that enables both characters and spectators to engage directly with moving images and reimagine the world through its spectrality and non-human perception.
A life in uniform: The mediated images of Queen Elizabeth II, the Rainbow Queen
Authors: Hackett Lisa J. , Coghlan Jo
Published: March 2024

Queen Elizabeth II spent her life in uniform. This article examines what that uniform looked like, what its significance and function was, and how her uniform acted as a discursive textual reference for the institution of the British monarchy. By contextualizing Elizabeth II’s various public uniform before, her early childhood dressed as a twin with Princess Margaret, and the influence of early designers Norman Hartnell and Hardy Aimes, and her later, streamlined wardrobe she co-designed with Angela Kelly, this article provides a framework within which to understand how the fashion of Elizabeth II contributed to public understanding of her, but more so, of the institution of the British monarchy as represented by mediated images of her and her reign.
Dislike-Minded: Media, Audiences, and the Dynamics of Taste, Jonathan Gray (2021)
Authors: Berryman Rachel , Umback Janey , Webster Luke , Ellis Katie
Published: March 2024

Review of: Dislike-Minded: Media, Audiences, and the Dynamics of Taste, Jonathan Gray (2021)

New York: New York University Press, 270 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-47980-998-1, p/bk, AUD 33.75

ISBN 978-1-47980-926-4, h/bk, AUD 200
Teen Witches: Witchcraft and Adolescence in American Popular Culture, Miranda Corcoran (2022)
Authors: Kosmina Brydie
Published: March 2024

Review of: Teen Witches: Witchcraft and Adolescence in American Popular Culture, Miranda Corcoran (2022)

Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 256 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-78683-892-6, p/bk, AUD 57
Hubungan Kadar Malondialdehid dengan Usia Kehamilan pada Bayi Kurang Bulan
Authors: Hidayah Dwi , Suryani Fitri Ika , Rachma Ulfa Puspita
Published: March 2024

Latar belakang. Selama beberapa dekade terakhir, angka kelahiran kurang meningkat di seluruh dunia. Bayi baru lahir, terutama Bayi Kurang Bulan sangat rentan terhadap stres oksidatif karena ketidakseimbangan antara peningkatan produksi Reactive Oxygen Species dan kurangnya kemampuan antioksidan. Adanya cedera oksidatif dapat dilacak dengan pengukuran penanda, malondialdehid hasil dari peroksidasi lipid.Tujuan. Untuk menilai hubungan kadar malondialdehid dengan usia kehamilan, berat lahir, dan asfiksia pada Bayi Kurang Bulan Metode. Penelitian cross-sectional dilakukan pada Bayi Kurang Bulan (Usia Kehamilan 28 - < 37 minggu) yang lahir di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr. Moewardi pada bulan Mei - November 2021. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara consecutive. Variabel bebas adalah kadar malondialdehid, variabel terikat adalah Usia Kehamilan, Berat Lahir, dan asfiksia. Data dianalisis secara statistik dengan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov, dan nilai p<0,05 dianggap signifikan. Hasil. Didapatkan 42 subjek sebagian besar Usia Kehamilan 28 – < 34 minggu 25 subjek (59,52%) dan 17 subjek (40,48%) ?34 – 37 minggu. Rerata kadar malondialdehid adalah 49,9 nmol / mL. Tidak ada hubungan signifikan kadar malondialdehid dengan Usia Kehamilan [p = 0,301; IK95% = (-2,93) – 9,27], BL [p = 0,867; IK95% = (-11,19) – 9,50] dan asfiksia [(p= 0,168), IK95% = (-10,87) – 1,95].Kesimpulan. Kadar malondialdehid pada Bayi Kurang Bulan tidak berhubungan dengan Usia Kehamilan, Berat Lahir, dan asfiksia.
Pengaruh Terapi Oksigen Hiperbarik terhadap Anak dengan Gangguan Spektrum Autisme
Authors: Nugraheni Pramita Anindya , Untari Ni Komang Sri Dewi , Agustin Renny , Oktavia Reza Mardiana Ayu , Rantika Rheina Hasna , Hadi Rifqi Athaya Vinanta , Utami Rina Mega
Published: March 2024

Latar belakang. Gangguan Spektrum Autisme merupakan kelainan perkembangan saraf dengan ciri-ciri gangguan komunikasi sosial, interaksi sosial yang terbatas, dan pola perilaku yang berulang, sesuai dengan klasifikasi DSM V. Terapi yang umum digunakan adalah Applied Behaviour Analysis, tetapi Terapi Oksigen Hiperbarik menjadi fokus studi terkini yang melibatkan pemberian oksigen 100% pada tekanan atmosfer yang lebih tinggi, menjadi opsi non-invasif yang dapat menyediakan oksigen optimal untuk organ tubuh.Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi pengaruh TOHB pada anak ASD melalui Childhood Autism Rating Scale.Metode. Studi analitik dilakukan dengan desain pra-eksperimental one group pretest-posttest, melibatkan 15 pasien ASD dari Lakesla Drs. Med. R. Rijadi S.,Phys. Data dikumpulkan dari Januari hingga Agustus 2023.Hasil. Analisis data pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan signifikansi (p=0.001). Evaluasi aspek hubungan dengan orang lain (p=0.004), imitasi (p=0.011), respon emosional (p=0.001), penggunaan objek (p=0.008), adaptasi (p=0.007), respon mendengar (p=0.014), rasa, bau, sentuh (p=0.034), ketakutan atau gugup (p=0.009), komunikasi verbal (p=0.059 dan p=0.157), tingkat aktivitas (p=0.004), level dan konsistensi respon intelektual (p=0.025), serta kesan umum (p=0.025).Kesimpulan. Pemberian TOHB pada anak ASD dapat meningkatkan berbagai aspek fungsi sosial dan menurunkan tingkat aktivitas, rasa takut, serta gugup. Penelitian ini memberikan dasar untuk lebih memahami peran TOHB dalam manajemen ASD.
A Covid19-pandémia hatása a fogyatékossággal élő emberek foglalkoztatására a vendéglátásban: Tétlenség vagy reziliens építkezés?
Authors: Fekete-Frojimovics Zsófia , Csillag Sára , Farkas Jácint
Published: March 2024

A Covid19-járvány és az azt követő időszak globális szinten komoly nehézségek elé állította a turizmus–vendéglátás ágazat szereplőit, így hazánkban is. A vendéglátó vállalkozásoknak jelenleg számos problémával kell megküzdeniük, a túlélésre pedig akkor van a legnagyobb esélyük, ha sikerül egy olyan működési modellt kialakítaniuk, amivel rugalmasan reagálhatnak a folyamatosan változó gazdasági és társadalmi környezetre. Az utóbbi években a magyar vendéglátásszektor egyik legnagyobb problémája a megfelelően szakképzett, lojális munkavállalók megtalálása és alkalmazása. Kutatásunkban arra vállalkoztunk, hogy feltérképezzük a fogyatékossággal élő emberek foglalkoztatásának nehézségeit és támogató tényezőit a vendéglátásban, illetve feltárjuk, hogy milyen eséllyel járulhatnak hozzá ennek a problémának a megoldásához.
Mobiltechnológia-elfogadás az okoshotelek világában
Authors: Cserdi Zsófia , Kenesei Zsófia
Published: March 2024

A COVID-19 járvány a világ minden táján súlyosan érintette a szállodaszektort, egyúttal előtérbe helyezte az érintésmentesség szükségességét. Számos ponton változott a szállodai kiszolgálás során korábban megszokott interakciók megítélése, ez pedig pozitívan befolyásolhatja az érintésmentes technológiák elfogadását. A szerzők kutatásának célja az volt, hogy az érintésmentes szállodai kiszolgálás igényének feltárásával hozzájáruljon a mobiltechnológia fogyasztói elfogadásának szakirodalmához az önkiszolgáló technológiák és az okoshotelek elméleti szinergiáinak kiaknázásával. Kutatásukban a COVID-19 kockázatainak mérséklésére kiválóan alkalmas mobiltechnológia-alapú szállodai önkiszolgálás fogyasztói elfogadását vizsgálták potenciális utazók körében. A TAM-modell alapvetésein felépített elméleti modelljüket online kérdőíves megkérdezéssel elért, 537 válaszadóból álló minta alapján tesztelték kovarianciaalapú SEM-módszerrel. Legfontosabb eredményük, hogy a vírushelyzet miatt kialakuló érintésmentesség igénye nem támogatja az okoshotelek elfogadását hosszú távon.
A társadalmi felelősségvállalás és a pénzügyi teljesítmény kapcsolata a hagyományos és az iszlám kereskedelmi bankok gyakorlatában a pakisztáni bankrendszer tükrében
Authors: Szegedi Krisztina , Khan Yahya , Lentner Csaba , Tatay Tibor
Published: March 2024

A szerzők tanulmányukban a nyugati bankok által követett CSR-koncepció iszlám alapokra támaszkodó duális bankrendszer gyakorlatába való beépülését járták körbe. Empirikus kutatásuk Pakisztán tőzsdén jegyzett kereskedelmi bankjaira terjedt ki. A pakisztáni tőzsdén jegyzett kereskedelmi bankok társadalmi felelősségvállalási tevékenységét és annak jelentésekben való közzétételét tanulmányozták a 2008-2018 közötti időszakban és azt, hogy ez hogyan hatott a bankok pénzügyi teljesítményére. A kutatás eredményei alapján a társadalmi felelősségvállalásról szóló adatközlés átlagosan 15 százalékkal növekedett a vizsgált időszakban, 56,48%-ról 71,06%-ra. A vizsgálat során kapott eredmények alátámasztják, hogy amely bank tudatosan részt vesz a társadalmi felelősségvállalási tevékenységekben és ezt megfelelően kommunikálja, az jobb gazdasági teljesítményt ér el. A társadalmi felelősségvállalásra vonatkozó információk közzététele azonban nincs szignifikáns hatással a tőzsdén jegyzett bankok piaci értékeltségére, amit a Tobin-féle Q rátával mértek. A kutatás hatókörét a jövőben érdemes kiterjeszteni, így vizsgálni azt is, hogy az eredményekre mennyiben van hatása annak, hogy a bankok mennyire működnek az iszlám gazdálkodási alapelvek szerint.
Helena Nosková: Návrat Čechů z Volyně. Naděje a skutečnost let 1945-1954.
Authors: Bittnerová Dana
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by Helena Nosková.
K. J. Obrátil: Kryptadia. Příspěvky ke studiu pohlavního života našeho lidu.
Authors: Bittnerová Dana
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by K. J. Obrátil.
Město a jeho hradby
Authors: Sokol Jan
Published: March 2024

Město, natěsnané sídliště tisíců lidí na úzkostlivě využitém prostoru, dělaly a dělají jeho hradby: proto se obyvatelé pražských sídlišť tak rádi o víkendu vydávají „do města" a proto má z amerických měst skutečně městský charakter jen newyorský Manhattan, ze všech stran omezený vodou. Evropská sídliště na periferii historických měst stejně jako ostatní americká města jsou právě jen obrovskými „sídlišti", která se bez břehů rozlévají do krajiny, jež jim městský charakter nemůže dát. Snad jen na tom nejužším „downtownu", kde se každá čtvereční stopa vyvažuje ne zlatem, ale šeky, lze cítit aspoň něco z té neodolatelné soustřeďující síly, která evropská města formovala v dobách, kdy se venku za hradbami nedalo (bezpečně) žít.
Čeští nekatolíci v rumunském Banátu a v Bulharsku
Authors: Nešpor Zdeněk R. , Hornofová Martina , Jakoubek Marek
Published: March 2024

The issue of Czech emigration to the present-day Romanian Banat and a secondary emigration of a part of Banat Czechs into Bulgaria was comprehensively studied by the Czech, especially post-war, etbnography. However, the research largely omitted a major ethno-differentiating and ethno-preserving factor of this enclave, namely its religious anchoring. The presented study is trying not only to fill the gap, but also to show the vital importance of religious feelings for the life of Banat and Bulgarian Czechs. So far, Banat Czechs have only been studied as a whole, as participants in emigratlon (most scholars agree on their economíc and social motivation) in the early 1820s when they reportedly left for work to Banat as timber men. However, this concept is evidently wrong as it only refers to the Catholic part (majority) of settlers, originating from southwest Bohemia. The non-Catholic part of the Banat Czechs, the founders and later inhabitants of the village of Svatá Helena (Sfinta Elena), originating from the centre of east Bohemia, arrived in Banat sooner and for a different reason. It was their religious exclusivity. They were descendants of the "east Bohemian tolerance sectarianism," a popular religious movement whích arose after the Tolerance Decree was issued in 1 781. It can be described especially with a stress on ascetic religious practice and negative self-definition toward the Catholic as well as both recognised Protestant churches. As a "third party," not recognised by the state, a part of the tolerance sectarians were sent to Banat and Transylvania in the 1780s and later, in the 1820s, they were joined by other co-religionists from Bohemia. It was them who founded Svatá Helena, the first Czech settlement in Banat. Only some years later Czech Catholics, too, started to move to Banat, founded further settlements and also moved to Svatá Helena in the 1840s. However, the non-Catholic part of Svatá Helena maintained its sectarian character; strict separation of the Catholic and non-Catholic parts of the village is typical of the village during the whole of its existence. However, the originally ascetic nature of the non-Catholic community gradually lost its grip on some inhabitants. This development provoked a controversial reaction by most of the community, which was strengthened by the arrival of preachers of the free reformed church in the 1880s and 1890s. Further religious development of Svatá Helena will be the subject of Part II of the presented study.
Svatební dojmy z roku 1908
Authors: Květová Radana
Published: March 2024

Dopis Terezy Stieberové - roz. Tiché ze dne 7. 8. 1908 adresovaný sestře Hildě Hannauerové - odeslaný z Vlasatic na Moravě (u Moravského Krumlova, okr. Břeclav) do Prahy.
Projekt globální výchova - výchova k toleranci
Authors: Hadj Moussová Zuzana
Published: March 2024

Z psychologického hlediska je možno říci, že kultura, do níž jsme se narodili, je základním rámcem vývoje naší osobnosti. V kulturním prostředí získáváme (kromě jiného) základní hodnoty, které nám pak slouží jako referenční rámec pro posuzování jiných kultur a jejich hodnot. Každá kultura má soustavu hodnot, která tvoří její specifičnost a dovoluje jedincům, aby se identifikovali jako skupina sdílející podobné cíle a podobné vidění světa. Když se příslušníci různých kultur dostanou do kontaktu, dochází ke konfliktu mezi jejich hodnotami, protože jsou v mnoha případech opačné nebo nesourodé, i když jiné mohou být podobné nebo dokonce identické.
Svátek filosofů
Authors: Kohout Jaroslav
Published: March 2024

Nejstarší německá Ruprechta-Karlova univerzita (založená roku 1386) v bádensko-wilrtemberském Heidelberku (140 000 obyvatel) oslavila ve dnech 11. a 12. 100. narozeniny doyena německých filosofů profesora Hans-Georga Gadamera (*1900). Před třemi lety proslovil Gadamer v pražském Karolinu dvě přednášky u příležitosti mezinárodního filosofického symposia k nedožitým devadesátinám profesora Jana Patočky (zesnulého 13. 3. 1977). V posledních měsících se jubilant sice objevuje na veřejnosti sporadičtěji a o holích, ale v úsměvném rozpoložení absolvoval dvoudenní náročné oslavy. Na obě téměř tisícihlavá shromáždění, uspořádaná na jeho počest ve velké univerzitní aule akademickou obcí, městem a spolkovou zemí, reagoval věcnou a bystrou replikou a na primátorské recepci pro několik set rozjařených stolovníků z různých konců Evropy se srdečně bavil. Celé město leželo starému pánovi u nohou a náš pražský autobus se radoval s radujícími, (protože panu profesorovi v Praze zachutnalo moravské víno, přivezli mu ho jeho čeští žáci a ctitelé celou baterii). Starosta Palerma mu udělil čestné občanství a Moskvané čestnou profesuru Lomonosovovy univerzity.
Národnostní menšiny a jejich sociální pozice ve střední Evropě
Authors: Nosková Helena
Published: March 2024

Ve dnech 5. - 6. října pořádal Slezský ústav Slezského zemského muzea v Opavě společně s Dokumentačním a informačním střediskem Rady Evropy při Evropském informačním středisku UK v Praze konferenci Národnostní menšiny a jejich sociální pozice ve střední Evropě. Konference se konala při příležitosti 50. výročí založení Rady Evropy a k 185. výročí vzniku Slezského zemského muzea. Slezský ústav tak pokračoval v celém cyklu mezinárodních konferencí věnovaných národnostní problematice, k jejímuž studiu přímo vybízí národnostně smíšené regiony Slezska a severní Moravy. Pořadatelé však z Opavy učinili centrum setkání badatelů nad národnostní problematikou z celé střední Evropy. Jenom v posledních pěti letech se na jeho půdě konaly tyto konference: Etnika v pohybu I. v roce 1994, Etnika v pohybu II. v roce 1996, Národnostní menšimy a majoritní společnost v České republice a v zemích střední Evropy v 90. letech XX. století.
Dopisy Mileny Jesenské.
Authors: Soukupová Blanka
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by Alena Wagnerová.
Quido Kastner: Osidlování českého pohraničí od května 1945 (na příkladu vybraných obcí Litoměřicka).
Authors: Šťovíček Jan
Published: March 2024

A review of the book by Quido Kastner.