bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ilizarov ring fixator as a definitive management of fracture long bones of lower limb
Authors: Pandey Divyam , Upadhyaya Prashant , Shukla Abhishek , Johar SA Mustafa
Published: September 2024

We conducted a study evaluating the clinical and radiologic results of the fracture long bones using an Ilizarov Ring fixator as definitive treatment.

: Clinical, observational, descriptive, prospective and longitudinal study. Fifty patients were included, 31 males (62%) and 19 females (38%), whose age was 43.60 ± 14.37 years; the time elapsed from the accident to admission in the Emergency Room was 1-16 hours, with a mean of 5.1 ± 3.35 hours. 8 patients (16%) had a Gustilo Anderson grade I open fracture, and 29 patients (58%) a Gustilo Anderson grade II fracture and 13 patients (26%) had a Gustilo Anderson Grade IIIThey were also classified according to the AO classification, with the following resulting groups: 13 (26%) patients were A3, 15 (30%) were B3, 10(20%) B1, 9 (18%) were B2, and 3(6%) were A2. The dynamization of the fixator was done at a mean of 10.5 ± 1weeks.

Forty-six patients had healing at 24 ± 3 weeks; Gustilo I fractures healed at 21± 3 weeks; Gustilo II fractures at 24 ± 3 weeks, Gustilo III fractures at 27± 3 weeks with a P value of 0.48. In 4 patients (8%), due to absence of healing, the external fixator was exchanged for an intramedullary nail with a bone graft.

: This fixator is safe in properly selected patients, since the few complications that occurred are similar to other reports using different internal fixation methods. Early application of the Ilizarov fixator constitutes an excellent management of open long bone fractures, especially types II, IIIA and IIIB, due to good functional and radiological results. Despite the technical difficulties and some complications (which are mostly minor) IEF may be the preferred method in open long bone fractures, especially types II and III.
A case series: Transforaminal anterior vertebral augment with interference screw with short segement posterior fixation for thoracolumbar junctional fractures
Authors: Lakde Shubham Madhukarrao , Dhule Anil , Nawkhare Raj , Haque Sayed S. M
Published: September 2024

Percutaneous vertebroplasty has become widely accepted as a safe and effective minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of painful vertebral body compression fractures refractory to medical therapy. In this article, we provide an procedure with vertebral body interference screw placement via a percutaneous approach with posterior instrumentation for wedge compression fractures at junction level,as a anterior column support, it’s approach, risk and complications of the procedure.
Autonomia dos povos indígenas e densificação do Estado Democrático de Direito: um diálogo entre Gabriela Kraemer Bayer e Menelick de Carvalho Netto
Authors: Megali Neto Almir , Massahud de Carvalho Rayann Kettuly
Published: September 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é iniciar uma reflexão sobre a relação existente entre os povos indígenas e a Constituição de 1988, visando responder às seguintes questões: por que é importante a autonomia dos povos indígenas? A autonomia dos povos indígenas diz respeito também aos povos não indígenas? Qual a relação entre a autonomia dos povos indígenas e o Direito moderno? Ao final, pretende-se demonstrar que somente com a autonomia dos povos indígenas será possível resolver o problema de encobrimento das violências e exclusões presentes em nossa sociedade marcada por uma herança colonial, em direção a uma sociedade realmente democrática, em que os afetados e as afetadas.
Genre of seasonal greetings in Japanese culture
Authors:   Institute of Linguistics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Alpatov Vladimir M.
Published: September 2024

In Japan, even now, the genre of seasonal greetings is widespread, which has no analogues in Russia or Europe. Such genres may have lexical specificity; often their units belong to non-equivalent vocabulary. Such words cannot be translated into another language with one word or phraseological unit without losing or adding information, and a “descriptive” translation can be extremely inconvenient and wasteful, not stylistically appropriate, and some components of meaning may be lost or, conversely, added. Postcards are written according to a certain template and sent expressing feelings in connection with the beginning of one or another of the 24 seasons of the year. They can be joyful or sympathetic depending on the weather typical for the season. The genre, apparently, correlates with the peculiarities of the Japanese picture of the world. Based on a simple analysis of vocabulary, it is obvious that Japanese speakers are constantly associated with the sea, maritime climate, marine fishing; as for cattle breeding it is not very common there. Particular attention to natural processes from weather to inarticulate sounds is often characteristic of the Japanese language. In addition to expressing feelings in connection with the seasons, onomatopoeia and imagery are of particular importance to it; such vocabulary can appear in a variety of genres.
Cognitive-operational and speech-genre universalism of the oxymoron
Authors:   Samara State Transport University, Khalikov Magomed M.
Published: September 2024

The article attempts to explicate the stylistic figure of the oxymoron as a phenomenon that shows the representation in the sphere of language of a specific property of human consciousness and the picture of the world structured by it – the presumption of the unsubstantial nature of opposites and the possibility, on this basis, of their discursive actualization in the formulas of semantic synthesis. It is shown that the contact arrangement of coreferent antonyms in a single syntagmatic construction is not enough to form an oxymoron (black-and-white movie). This figure of speech arises as a result of the presence of the subject of speech and their evaluative-characterizing intention in the semantic space of the text (sad-happy eyes). Evaluation individualizes the mode of reception and the resulting picture of the world. Thus, the oxymoron comes into play as a way of organizing the cognitive model of non-linguistic reality, as an individual experience of perceiving and semantizing objects and phenomena. On the basis of representative communicative and speech material, the author demonstrates the universal nature of the application and actualization of the oxymoron in the entire range of the main socially relevant types of discourse. It is important to note that each speechgenre area differs in its specificity in the interpretation of the text-forming and pragmatic potential of the oxymoron. In poetry, it can act as a structural-compositional model of the whole work, totally determining the possibility of the appearance and functionality of all other elements of the text. In official business discourse, the oxymoron is present implicitly, as an unarticulated and fundamentally rejected pragmatic antithesis to the technique of textual construction, focused on the exclusive and only relevance of denotative semantics for the organization of the message. The author believes that the constructively significant role of the oxymoron in the processes of reception and verbal representation of the world is proven.
Genre forms in the children’s magazine “Tram”
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Maryina Olga V. , Sukhoterina Tatyana P. ,   Altai State Pedagogical University
Published: September 2024

The article is included in the range of works devoted to the study of genre characteristics of texts and genre forms. The relevance of the study is determined by the specific nature of speech genres and their variability. The purpose of the work is to research the magazine “Tram” as a speech genre and its genre forms. The material for the study was the journal issues published between 1990 and 1995. The article tries to consider the relationship between the concepts of “genre” and “genre form”. The authors adhere to the point of view that a “genre form” is a genre that is part of the structure of another, more complex genre. One of the genre characteristics of the magazine “Tram” and its constituent genre forms is creolization/polycode, a combination of verbal and paraverbal components. On the one hand, the interaction of these elements turns out to be a feature of all magazines for children and teenagers. On the other hand, drawings, sometimes their predominance over the verbal text, their location on the page, color, variety of fonts distinguish the analyzed magazine from others. The magazine “Tram” distinguishes genre forms, which are divided into two groups – traditional and new ones. The analysis shows that traditional genre forms are stories, comics, riddles, fairy tales (folk, author’s, fantasy ones), works of young readers, instructions; new genre forms include a conversation with the reader, the genre of limericks, words-epigraphs, fairy tales, messages about Orthodox holidays, cooking recipes (“gastronomic pages”). The authors of the article considers “traditionality” to be conditional, because while maintaining the genre form, the content of the texts presented in the magazine differs from the texts of the same genre forms from other children’s magazines: the basis of the riddle is not comparison or metaphor and epithet, but irony; the stories are constructed as a dialogue that continues from issue to issue, or they are preceded by comments from the compilers regarding the author or the content of the work; there appear intertextual tales, in the creation of which readers take part.
Comment vs Internet comment: On the issue of the specific genre characteristics of virtual communication
Authors:   Kemerovo State University, Kim Lidiya G. , Rolgayzer Anastasia A. ,   Kemerovo State University
Published: September 2024

This research presents the analysis of a comment as a reactive speech genre. The authors focus on its specific variation – Internet comment on various online materials (news, posts, blogs), widely presented in virtual communication. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the position that the Internet comment is a hybrid speech genre which is characterized, on the one hand, by the features of a traditional comment as a secondary genre and, on the other hand, by special features resulting from the virtual communication environment. The research solves several tasks: 1) to identify typological features of a comment as a reactive genre; 2) to establish the peculiarities of the Internet comment genre. The empirical material of the research consists of the contexts selected by a continuous sampling method from various Internet resources (news portals, blogs, entertainment news sites). The research is based on comparative method and the method of discourse analysis. As a result of a complex, intergrated analysis of various types of comments, a number of features inherent with the genre of the Internet comment have been revealed: polysubjectivity, the realization of centripetal and centrifugal tendencies which determine the development of dialogue between users, reflecting the subjective perception of the source text by the authors of Internet comments and their subjective cognitive and speech reactions, the realization of a special communicative purpose, language design and content, expressed through the predominance of modus over dictum, the peculiarities of the text design related to its technical aspect. In the context of paradigmatic and syntagmatic relations, the genre of the Internet comment is characterized by radial and wave principles of organization. Thus, the authors conclude that the Internet comment is a hybrid genre of virtual communication combining the characteristics of the traditional comment and other Internet genres.
“This is how food was cooked for kings”: Attractive techniques in the names of video cooking recipes on the Zen platform
Authors:   Saratov State University, Degaltseva Anna V.
Published: September 2024

Digital technologies that allow mass audiences to create a wide variety of content have led to the fact that traditional speech forms and genres on the web have changed or acquired a hybrid character. The genre of “a cooking recipe”, which has acquired a video format, is no exception. A modern video recipe is often a hypergenre, since it includes elements of advice or a story of everyday life. Cooking video recipes, unlike traditional recipes, are interactive: they are addressed to viewers, to whom a blogger can address, and those, in turn, can leave comments under the video. The purpose of this article is to study the attractive techniques in the titles of video recipes on the Zen platform, based on the use of descriptive, comparative and interpretive methods. The study of 350 titles of video recipes showed that they often use a narrative, thanks to which images of the communicative past and the communicative future emerge. Struggling for the attention of viewers, bloggers compose incredible stories about getting a recipe or cooking a dish, which are reflected in the title of the video. Typical nonverbal and verbal attractive techniques used in the titles of video recipes on the Zen platform are font selections, numbers, emojis, exclamation marks, as well as words with a positive valuation. The objects of positive evaluation are such aspects of the dish as taste, aroma, health benefits, speed and ease of cooking, cheapness of ingredients, etc.
Conectividad y brechas de acceso a tecnologías digitales
Authors: Batiston Victoria , Polo Viviana , Valdez Mariana
Published: September 2024

En este artículo se pretende describir y analizar las estrategias que pudieron (o no) implementar las universidades públicas de Argentina para reducir la brecha digital hacia el interior de sus comunidades educativas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. La indagación se enfoca en el análisis de las políticas y acciones que desarrollaron la Universidad Nacional de Salta (UNSa), la Universidad Nacional de Rafaela (UNRaf) y la Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA) en el período comprendido entre abril de 2020 y diciembre de 2021. Se propone una serie de interrogantes que orientan la indagación, para problematizar acerca de las transformaciones que tuvieron lugar en el ámbito de la educación superior durante un contexto de excepcionalidad y las posibles respuestas que las instituciones han desarrollado: ¿han implementado estrategias para abordar las problemáticas vinculadas a la conectividad a internet de las personas que integran sus comunidades educativas?, ¿han entregado equipamiento electrónico a aquellas personas que no contaban con dispositivos para garantizar la continuidad de sus actividades de estudio y laborales?, ¿se realizaron capacitaciones destinadas a brindar herramientas para la educación en entornos virtuales?, ¿han desarrollado articulaciones con otras instituciones educativas, profesionales, entidades públicas, empresas para abordar la situación?
Convocações políticas ao prazer
Authors: Casadei Eliza Bachega
Published: September 2024

A partir do pressuposto de que discursos sociais e políticos podem ser mobilizados por empresas como uma forma de convocação discursiva ao consumo de seus produtos, o artigo tem como objetivo estudar como Lilit e Pantynova utilizam estratégias discursivas para politizar objetos sexuais (especialmente vibradores) no conteúdo disponibilizado em seus sites. Com os pressupostos metodológicos da Análise de Discurso de Linha Francesa, com foco no processo interdiscursivo, iremos observar as recorrências discursivas presentes em suas publicações, onde é possível perceber uma estratégia de ressemiotização de objetos inicialmente percebidos como apolíticos, os vibradores, transformando-os em veículos para causas e ideários vinculados a uma moral de consumo (a um consumir a partir de valores apresentados como superiores) voltada para políticas de gênero.
Haut degré de tolérance à la trypanosomose des moutons et des chèvres de race naine Djallonké des régions Sud-guinéennes du Togo. Comparaison avec les bovins trypanotolérants
Authors: Mawuena K.
Published: September 2024

Dans le Sud-Ouest du Togo, une étude sur la trypanosomose des moutons et des chèvres de race Naine Djallonké des régions Sud-guinéennes a permis de constater que ces petits ruminants possèdent un haut degré de tolérance à la tryponosomoses. Ces moutons et chèvres, non seulement supportent de fortes parasitémie de trypanosomoses pathogènes, mais encore survivent, se développent et se reproduisent dans des zones où l'élevage des bovins réputés trypanotolérants n'a pas réussi à s'implanter du fait de la trypanosomose. Ces petits ruminants peuvent de ce fait, avoir le remarquable avantage d'offrir une alternative de production de viande dans les zones infestés de glossines.
Etude cytogénétique des bovins créoles élevés en Guadeloupe
Authors: Popescu C.P. , Gauthier D. , Tambasco A.J.
Published: September 2024

Deux groupes d'animaux créoles élevés en Guadeloupe, à la station de Recherches Zootechniques de l'INRA et dans les élevages de Grande-Terre, ont été éxaminés du point de vue cytogénétique. Quatre vingt huit p. 100 des 49 taureaux créoles non apparentés étudiés ont un chromosone Y de type acrocentrique, zébu. Les autres animaux, 12 p. 100 , sont tous de type taurin, avec un chromosome Y submétacentrique. Deux animaux présentent des anomalies chromosomiques : un chimérisme leucocytaire XX/XY et une translocation 1/29. En raison de cette hétérogénéité du carotype des animaux créoles, il appairait important de planifier les accouplements dans la population créole en fonction du carotype des taureaux
Études comparatives des helminthes gastrointestinaux chez les poulets à Zaria, Nigeria
Authors: Fatihu M.Y. , Ogbogu V.C. , Njoku C.O. , Saror D.I.
Published: September 2024

Les auteurs ont procédé à l'examen parasitaire de 413 tubes digestifs : 210 provenaient de poulets indigènes élevés à Zaria et dans ses environs, au nord du Nigéria, selon la technique extensive du parcours en liberté, et 203 de poulets d'importation élevés en mode intensif; 201 (95,7 %) poulets indigènes étaient infectés contre 24 (11,8 %) pour les poulets importés. Parmi les poulets indigènes, 12 espèces de nématodes et 7 de cestodes ont été trouvées contre un seul nématode et un seul cestode chez les poulets importés. La prévalence des infections à helminthes était significativement différente pour les deux types d'élevage.
Diagnostic expérimental (ELISA) de la schistosomose ovine au Sénégal
Authors: Diaw O.T. , Seye M. , Mb. Seye M. , N'Diaye T. , Kaboret Y. , Dieng K. , Sarr Y.
Published: September 2024

Ce travail a eu pour objet de tester expérimentalement l'utilisation de la technique ELISA pour le diagnostic des schistosomoses à Schistosoma bovis et à S. curassoni chez le mouton au Sénégal. Un antigène brut à base de vers adultes de S. bovis a été utilisé dans cette analyse immunoenzymologique. L'ELISA a permis de détecter les premiers anticorps anti-Schistosoma dès la 6e semaine après l'infestation par S. bovis et dès la 9e semaine par S. curassoni, alors que les analyses coprologiques classiques ont été négatives jusqu'à la 8e semaine après l'infestation par S. bovis et la 10e semaine par S. curassoni.
The Needs Analysis For Designing ESP Materials For Multimedia Department at Vocational High school
Authors: Dhiyoulhaq Nabiel , Fitriyah Siti Masrifatul , Puspas Areta
Published: September 2024

This research was categorized as a case study design. The purpose of this research was to to provide data dealing with ESP materials for students of multimedia department at vocational high school using Helen Basturkmen (2010) principles.. The area of this research was SMK Islam Bustanul Ulum Jember. The population of this research was the multimedia department especially MMD 5 of eleventh grade students at SMK Islam Bustanul Ulum Jember. In this research, questionnaire and interview were used to get the data each from the students, the English teacher, and the vocational teacher. Based on two research main data source which are need analysis questionnaires and semi-structured interview, it is conluded that ESP materials for multimedia department are significantly needed. Contrary, the amount of desired materials are limited. It is supported by the statement of the English teacher who argued that both the government and school only provied EGP for vocational high school students which is inappropriate. Therefore, the data collected from this research may store some important informations needed by the future researchers which share the same interest.
EFL Teachers’ Readiness in Using Technology to Teach English in A Public Junior High School
Authors: Ramadhani Firyal Alvi , Ariani Musli , Fitriyah Siti Masrifatul
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on EFL teachers’ readiness in using technology in teaching English. According to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework (Davis, 1989), people’s perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness will lead to the person’s attitude toward using technology. Qualitative case study was carried out to explore EFL teachers’ readiness to use technology in teaching. The data from interview analyzed using thematic analysis. To enrich the data, observation also employed. In this case, teachers’ attitude towards using is almost in the same height and generally low. However, their perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness result are varying. Based on the findings in my study, I found that the teachers feel that technology for learning is very useful for them. However, they feel it is not easy to use and also somewhat those teachers were resistant to accept the existence of technology in teaching. These shows that that the teachers in the school are not ready yet to use technology in teaching English.
Enhancing The Seventh Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery by Using Scrabble Game
Authors: Istigfariyanti Safira Desita , T Andayani Made Adi , Wahjuningsih Eka
Published: September 2024

Vocabulary as one of the English components cannot be separated from English skills. For EFL students, it is imperative to learn vocabulary first because vocabulary is related to all four skills. This research aimed to enhance the seventh-grade students’ vocabulary mastery by using scrabble game at MTs Sunan Ampel Banyuwangi. It was conducted by using Classroom Action Research (CAR) design with the four stages in a cycle model. The result showed that the percentage of students’ active participation improved from 76.47% in Meeting 1 to 85.29% in Meeting 2. It means that the students’ active participation in Cycle 1 achieved the criteria of success of this research. Meanwhile, the percentage of vocabulary test scores showed that the students who got score ≥75 increased from 73.5% in the previous score to 88.23% in the vocabulary score in Cycle 1. These results showed that the target of this research was achieved in Cycle 1, so it was not continued to Cycle 2. Based on the results of this research, it could be concluded that the use of scrabble game improved the students of the VII-A Class vocabulary mastery and active participation in the teaching and learning process of vocabulary at MTs Sunan Ampel Banyuwangi.
An Evaluation of English Textbook Published by The Ministry of Education And Culture
Authors: Santihastuti Asih , Nursalsabilla Nastiti Kurniasari , Sukmaantara I Putu
Published: September 2024

This study evaluated the tenth grade students’ English textbook publishedby the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia 2016retrospectively. It had purposes to know whether or not the textbook has all thecriteria expected in the adapted version of ELT Textbook Evaluation Checklistproposed by Mukundan and Nimehcisalem (2015); as well as to know how thistextbook can be improved. Three tenth grade English teachers in three differentsenior high schools in Jember were selected as the evaluators to give their opinionabout the content of the textbook. The checklist result was counted to look for theaverage score from each criterion; and the result of the interview was analyzed usinga procedure of analyzing qualitative data adapted from Creswell (2012). The findingsrevealed that this textbook has all the criteria expected in the checklist with the totalaverage score of 2.95 (high usefulness); but there were some improvements neededdealing with suitability to learners, general content, grammar, pronunciation,exercises, reading, methodology, and listening. Therefore, 10 suggestions weregiven by the evaluators to overcome the problems in those criteria.
Formula dan Umur Simpan Minuman Serbuk Berbasis Rosela dengan Penyalut yang Berbeda
Authors: Monita Gita , Mardiah Mardiah , Jumiono Aji , Akil Syahril , Amalia Lia
Published: September 2024

Research on functional foods has been conducted by many researchers for healthy benefit (as an anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, herbal drink, etc). One interesting research is the development of roselle (Hibiscus sadbariffa Linn) based functional foods in the form of powder drinks and its shelf life during storage. So that, this study aims to determine the shelf life of powder drinks made from roselle extract, lemon extract, mangosteen peel extract, and EGCG (epigallocatechin galat). In this study, the application of roselle extract was carried out with three different types of coating materials. Determination of shelf life was tested for moisture content, anthocyanin content, and vitamin C content to obtain roselle extract formulations with selected coating ingredients. The data obtained were analyzed using oneway ANOVA. The powder drink formulation was stored at 3 different temperatures of 25, 35, and 45oC for 16 days. Tests were carried out on days 0, 4, 8, and 16 days. The shelf life calculation is calculated based on the Accelerated Shelf Life Test (ASLT) Arrhenius model. The results showed that the type of encapsulated coating had a significant effect on the characteristics of water content, anthocyanin levels, and vitamin C levels at the level of 95%. The F3 sample (roselle extract, maltodextrin, pectin, and whey) was the most stable sample and had the longest shelf life in roselle powder beverage at 512 days at a storage temperature of 25oC.
Keywords: anthocyanin, coating material, roselle extract, shelf life, vitamin C
Economia criativa sustentável na sociedade em rede
Authors: Maruyama Úrsula Gomes Rosa , Da Cruz Rangel Rodolpho , Martins de Oliveira Rosângela , Guimarães Monteiro Trigo Aline
Published: September 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as relações entre a economia criativa, sustentabilidade ambiental, educação maker e o paradigma da Sociedade em Rede, a partir da perspectiva de um ecossistema de inovação. Como objeto de estudo, foi escolhida uma instituição da Rede Federal de Educação Profissional Científica e Tecnológica que foi contemplada pelo Edital 35/2020 da Setec-MEC, que apoia a criação de laboratórios de prototipagem. Baseando-se em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, faz-se o mapeamento dos eixos norteadores das temáticas envolvidas neste artigo, a partir das principais literaturas, para correlacionar e analisar os produtos desenvolvidos e processos observados no espaço maker do estudo de caso no IFTO Gurupi. Dentre os resultados encontrados, destacam-se os produtos personalizados, a partir do uso de equipamentos e conhecimentos que caracterizam a educação maker e os preceitos da Economia Criativa. O estudo busca abrir caminhos e apresentar possibilidades, que dialoguem, também, com a inovação sustentável dada a dinâmica incessante de mudanças nas próprias estruturas da sociedade em rede.
PETROGRAPHIC FEATURES OF GRANITOIDS AND MINERALS-CONCENTRATORS OF RADIOACTIVE AND RARE EARTH ELEMENTS OF THE OB-ZAISAN FOLDED REGION
Authors:   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia, Sukhorukov V. P. ,   V.S.Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Novikov D. A. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia,   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Sukhorukova A. F. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia,   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Maksimova A. A. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia,   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Yandola N. I. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia,   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: September 2024

The paper presents data on the mineralogical, petrographic and geochemical features of granitoids of the Ob-Zaisan folded region. Two complexes such as Priobsky and Barlaksky are considered. The first one is represented by medium and acidic rocks of the moderately alkali-type. The rocks are enriched with light REE to the greatest extent, and are also characterized by generally low uranium content (mainly 1–3 g/t), the thorium content is mainly 1–16 g/t. The U/Th ratio in these rocks mainly varies in a narrow range from 0.1 to 0.5 and does not exceed 1. The second one is composed of granites of normal and moderately alkali-type. The Barlaksky complex rocks have comparable values of light and heavy REE contents. The rocks are characterized by a sharply increased content of uranium (10–30 g/t) and thorium (up to 35–40 g/t). The ratio of uranium to thorium is mainly 0.1–0.7.
Factors Influencing Job Change Desire: An Empirical Study on Employees in Startup Environments
Authors: Djaganata Almirazada Dwiratu , Pusparini Elok Savitri
Published: September 2024

Objective: The study aimed to investigate and evaluate the impact of person-organization fit (POF), person-job fit (PJF), and person-group fit (PGF) on turnover intention through job satisfaction (JS) in startup companies. Startup companies play an important role in society and the global economy.
Design/Methods/Approach: Data was gathered through an online survey of workers in startup businesses, with 449 data. The analytical method used in this study was LISREL's Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis to examine the relationship between employee fit, such as person-organization fit, person-job fit, and person-group fit, on turnover intention, mediated by job satisfaction.
Findings: The findings show that job satisfaction is positively and significantly impacted by person-organization fit, person-job fit, and person-group fit. Job satisfaction was found to fully mediate the effect of person-organization fit, person-job fit, and person-group fit on turnover intention.
Originality: Limited research focuses on startup companies, so this study is unique. There is still a need for more research on person-group fit, as most research has focused on person-organization fit and person-job fit.
Practical implication: In order to create and maintain job satisfaction among employees, companies can create an environment that encourages open and transparent communication within companies, letting employees freely express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Furthermore, prioritizing work-life balance by offering flexible work schedules is critical to increasing job satisfaction. Then, they should align with their values, provide rewards, provide effective supervision, and foster a positive work environment. This is crucial to reduce turnover intention in startup companies.
The Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion on Bank Profitability: Evidence from Developing Countries
Authors: Abdul Aziz Sumayyah , Abdul Razak Lutfi , Slesman Ly Y. , Abduh Muhamad
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) on the profitability of banks in developing countries, by constructing a novel comprehensive DFI index and employing dynamic panel analysis.
Design/Methods/Approach: The research involves a sample of 111 banks across nine developing nations from 2016 to 2020. A new DFI index was constructed to encapsulate both the access and usage dimensions of DFI, along with demographic and geographical considerations, using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The empirical framework adopted a dynamic panel model, applying two-step system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimators to analyze the data.
Findings: The findings indicate a positive and significant relationship between DFI and bank profitability. This relationship highlights the beneficial impacts of DFI on the financial performance of banks within the studied contexts.
Originality/Value: This research broadens the current understanding of Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) by focusing on its impacts not only on bank stability but also on profitability and efficiency, areas not extensively covered by prior studies. Additionally, it contributes to the literature by integrating demographic and geographical dimensions into the construction of a comprehensive DFI index. This approach provides a nuanced understanding of DFI’s effects on bank profitability and represents a significant deviation from traditional studies that focus mainly on access and usage.
Practical/Policy implication: Based on the findings, it is recommended that bank managers and financial service providers establish strategic partnerships to strengthen the integration of traditional banking with digital financial services, thereby boosting bank profitability. Regulators must update policies to foster an environment that supports the integration of digital innovations, while ensuring robust consumer protection and data privacy standards. Continuous investment in digital infrastructure and financial literacy is crucial, alongside rigorous policy monitoring and adaptation, to maintain a regulatory framework that promotes the sustainable expansion of DFI and addresses emerging security challenges.
Construction and catalytic applications of advanced ceramic-supported single atoms
Authors: Jin Chulong , Zhang Qingqing , Linda Akua Agyapomaa Adjapong , Zhang Haiqi , Zeng Xiaojun
Published: September 2024

In the domain of novel catalyst design and application, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted widespread interest due to their ability to provide high catalytic activity and maximize the utilization of active sites. Various support materials capable of effectively anchoring single metal atoms have been reported, among which ceramic materials have received notable attention due to their distinctive versatility. This work primarily aims to elucidate the unique role of typical ceramic carriers in anchoring, isolating metal atoms, and participating in catalytic reactions. Here, we will clarify the interaction between metal atoms and ceramic carriers to explain the stabilization of atomic metal sites and the rational adjustment of individual atomic geometry and electronic structures. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary of recent research progress in SACs, with particular emphasis on advancements in preventing the migration or aggregation of isolated metal atoms, has also been stated. Regarding applications, we review the utilization of ceramic-supported SACs in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and other catalytic reactions. Finally, we discuss the challenges and prospects of ceramic-supported SACs in this field.
Synergistic vs. complementary synbiotics: the complexity of discriminating synbiotic concepts using a Lactiplantibacillus plantarum exemplary study
Authors: Kleerebezem Michiel , Führen Jori
Published: September 2024

Synbiotics are defined as “a mixture comprising live microorganisms and substrate(s) selectively utilized by host microorganisms that confers a health benefit on the host”. The definition discriminates between synergistic and complementary synbiotics. Synergistic synbiotics involve a direct interaction between the substrate and co-administered microbe(s), while complementary synbiotics act through independent mechanisms. Here, we evaluate the complexity of discrimination between these two synbiotic concepts using an exemplary study performed with a panel of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (L. plantarum ) strains to identify strain-specific synergistic synbiotics that eventually turned out to work via a complementary synbiotic mechanism. This study highlights that assessing the in situ selectivity of synergistic synbiotics in the intestinal tract is challenging due to the confounding effects of the substrate ingredient on the endogenous microbiome, thereby raising doubts about the added value of distinguishing between synergistic and complementary concepts in synbiotics.
Return of the Taliban: rude awakening for Pakistan?
Authors: Gul I.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the complex dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban’s* takeover in August 2021. Initially hopeful of stability and economic opportunities, Pakistan soon faced challenges as the Taliban governance clashed with international norms, particularly regarding human and women’s rights. The historical backdrop of mistrust, border disputes, and Pakistan’s concept of strategic depth in Afghanistan further complicated the relationship. The rise of the “Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan” (TTP) added another layer of tension, with Pakistan demanding action from the Afghan Taliban against the militant outfit operating from the Afghan soil. Despite promises from the Afghan Taliban, progress remains limited, leading to increased frustration from Pakistan and other neighbors such as China. The article concludes by advocating for nuanced approaches and external mediation to address longstanding issues and promote stability in the region. *The Taliban movement is an organization recognized as terrorist and banned on the territory of the Russian Federation by decision of the Supreme Court, dated February 14, 2003 no. GKPI 03 116, which came into force on March 4, 2003.
IOTASDN: IOTA 2.0 Smart Contracts for Securing Software-Defined Networking Ecosystem
Authors: Fartitchou Mohamed , Lamaakal Ismail , Maleh Yassine , El Makkaoui Khalid , El Allali Zakaria , Pławiak Paweł , Alblehai Fahad , A. Abd El-Latif Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has revolutionized network management by providing unprecedented flexibility, control, and efficiency. However, its centralized architecture introduces critical security vulnerabilities. This paper introduces a novel approach to securing SDN environments using IOTA 2.0 smart contracts. The proposed system utilizes the IOTA Tangle, a directed acyclic graph (DAG) structure, to improve scalability and efficiency while eliminating transaction fees and reducing energy consumption. We introduce three smart contracts: Authority, Access Control, and DoS Detector, to ensure trusted and secure network operations, prevent unauthorized access, maintain the integrity of control data, and mitigate denial-of-service attacks. Through comprehensive simulations using Mininet and the ShimmerEVM IOTA Test Network, we demonstrate the efficacy of our approach in enhancing SDN security. Our findings highlight the potential of IOTA 2.0 smart contracts to provide a robust, decentralized solution for securing SDN environments, paving the way for the further integration of blockchain technologies in network management.
Amplifying Religious Literacy Education through the Frameworks of Global Competence
Authors: Hall Tim
Published: September 2024

Since the turn of the millennium, many individuals and groups, including Diane Moore (2007), Stephen Prothero (2007), the American Academy of Religion (2010), and The National Council for the Social Studies (2014, 2017, 2021), have advocated for better religious literacy education (RLE) in K-12 curriculum and public schools. Despite these calls, RLE has yet to make significant inroads in K-12 curriculum and public schools. This paper aims to define religious literacy and RLE, provide current rationales for its inclusion in K-12 curriculum and public schools, identify barriers to RLE, and explore the potential of global competence in promoting RLE.
Alzheimer Stage Diagnosis from Genomic and Clinical Data Modalities Using ‘Artificial Neural Network’
Authors: Sarma Manash , Chatterjee Subarna
Published: September 2024

INTRODUCTION:

This study focusses on diagnosis of stages of AD (Alzheimer’s disease) including MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) from two data modalities - gene expression and clinical data of ADNI (Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative ) participants using multiclassification. The gene expression dataset is highly imbalanced and of HDLSS (high-dimensional and low-sample-size) characteristics. This is the only study where multiclassification based AD stage diagnosis is done to identify multiple stages of Alzheimer. We are able to achieve the best multiclassification result in both the modalities and identify new genetic biomarkers.

METHODS:

Combination of XGBoost and SFBS (“Sequential Floating Backward Selection”) methods is used to select features. We are able to select the most effective 95 gene probsets out of 49,386. For clinical study data, 8 most effective biomarkers could be selected using SFBS. For both genomic and clinical data, DL (‘Deep Learning’) classifier is used to identify stages - CN (Cognitive Normal), MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment), AD (Alzheimer’s Disease / Dementia). Because of high data imbalance in genomic data, border line oversampling is used for model training and original data for validation.

RESULT & DISCUSSION:

With clinical data, we achieved ‘ROC AUC’ scores 0.97, 0.95, 0.94 for CN, MCI, Dementia stage respectively . We achieve ‘ROC AUC’ scores 0.75, 0.74, 0.70 for CN, MCI, Dementia stage respectively and 0.67 for both micro average F1 scores and micro weighted F1 score. This is the best result so far for AD stage diagnosis from gene expression profile data through multiclassification with ADNI data. Results reflect that our multiclassification model can efficiently handle the imbalanced data of HDLSS nature to identify samples of minority class. MAPK14, ZNF835, MID1, HLA-DQA1, TEP1 are some of the new genes found to be associated with AD risk. DRAXIN, HSPA12B, USP47 etc. are found to be AD preventive or suppressor.
Effect of High Intensity Composing Training Using Hypoxic Mask on Some Biochemical Variables of Fencing Players
Authors: Alsaediy Mustafa Ghasib
Published: September 2024

The research aimed to identify the effect of high-intensity compound exercises for physical performance skills using the means of hypoxia training in some biochemical variables in the blood of fencing players. The researcher used the experimental approach and determined the community, namely the players of Maysan governorate teams in fencing and for the three weapons (fencing sword, shish, Arab sword) the category of applicants over the age of (20) years, and by (4) players for each weapon, which reached the number of society (12) players, and some procedures were adopted to achieve the objectives of the study. The study came out the results of the study recorded a significant impact on the high level of measurement of blood biochemical variables (EPOs, FERSs, Hb, Hct) and improved by high-intensity compound exercises using the training hypoxic mask among members of the research community.
Ensuring Safety in Stem Cell Therapies: A Review of Tumorigenic Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: BS Shamsul , KH Chua , BC Tan
Published: September 2024

Stem cell-derived therapies have shown substantial promise in regenerative medicine for the treatment of degenerative diseases and injuries. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) exhibit a remarkable capacity to differentiate into diverse cell types, modulate immune responses, and facilitate tissue repair. Nevertheless, concerns regarding their potential to induce tumors arise from their intrinsic properties, environmental factors, and genetic mutations that occur during handling. This review explores the intricate challenges associated with the tumorigenic potential of stem cell-derived therapeutic products and examines the underlying mechanisms contributing to this risk, such as oncogene activation, suppression of tumor suppressor genes, and the influence of the microenvironment on stem cell behavior. Furthermore, it delves into the role of epigenetic modifications and chromosomal aberrations in cell culture and expansion. This article provides an overview of strategies to mitigate tumorigenic risks, encompassing rigorous quality control measures, refined differentiation protocols, and advanced screening techniques. It also highlights innovative approaches, such as gene editing technologies and small-molecule modulation of stem cell behavior, as promising avenues to enhance safety. Despite these challenges, ongoing research and technological advancements are actively addressing these concerns to ensure safer and more effective utilization of stem cell-based therapies in clinical settings.
AI-Based Digital Therapeutics for Adolescent Mental Health Management and Disaster Response
Authors: Yoon Sungwook
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on the development and evaluation of an AI-based digital therapeutic prototype for adolescent mental health management and disaster response. The system integrates real-time monitoring, AI-driven conversation analysis, personalized psychological treatment programs, and multimodal data analysis. An algorithm was developed to detect gaslighting and verbal abuse using a BERT-based classification model, achieving 85% accuracy in gaslighting detection and 87% ac-curacy in verbal abuse detection. Additionally, a disaster psychological recovery support module was included, which demonstrated a 30% improvement in users' stress reduction rates in simulated disaster scenarios. The results of this study suggest that such digital therapeutic approaches can significantly contribute to early intervention in adolescent mental health issues and provide effec-tive support during disasters. The developed prototype demonstrates the potential of AI and digital technology to innovate mental health management and disaster response strategies.
Rapid PM2.5-Induced Health Impact Assessment: A Novel Approach Using Conditional U-Net CMAQ Surrogate Model
Authors: Lee Yohan , Park Junghyun , Kim Jinseok , Woo Jung-Hun , Lee Jong-Hyeon
Published: September 2024

There is a pressing need for tools that can rapidly predict PM2.5 concentrations and assess health impacts under various emission scenarios, aiding in the selection of optimal mitigation strategies. Traditional chemical transport models (CTMs) like CMAQ are accurate but computationally intensive, limiting practical scenario analysis. To address this, we propose a novel method integrating a conditional U-Net surrogate model with health impact assessments, enabling swift estimation of PM2.5 concentrations and related health effects. The U-Net model was trained with 2019 South Korean PM2.5 data, including precursor emissions and boundary conditions. Our model showed high accuracy and significant efficiency, reducing processing times while maintaining reliability. By combining this surrogate model with the EPA’s BenMAP-CE tool, we estimated potential premature deaths under various emission reduction scenarios in South Korea, extending projections to 2050 to account for demographic changes. Additionally, we assessed the required PM2.5 emission reductions needed to counteract the increase in premature deaths due to an aging population. This integrated framework offers an efficient, user-friendly tool that bridges complex air quality modeling with practical policy evaluation, supporting the development of effective strategies to reduce PM2.5-related health risks and estimate economic benefits.