bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rock entre la tierra: Partituras creativas de Humberto Monroy, memoria oral y generacional, legado del espíritu musical de Génesis
Authors: Morales Cortés Liuvoff Irina
Published: August 2024

Este artículo presenta varios elementos que conformaron la vida musical de Humberto Monroy, sus luchas que iban en contra de todos los obstáculos del momento, el retrato de una época muy difícil, un artista representante de una generación comprometida con las ideas de paz e igualdad que han aportado y han cambiado la percepción de la música colombiana. Monroy creó Génesis, agrupación musical y proyecto cultural que floreció desde una escena bastante precaria en comparación con la tecnología que tenemos a disposición actualmente. Perteneció a un grupo de jóvenes que generó apropiación de la ciudad y unos aportes fundamentales a las prácticas artísticas musicales en Bogotá.
Estudios Artísticos: un territorio infértil para las jerarquías
Authors: Gomez Pedro
Published: August 2024

Los Estudios Artísticos son un espacio fronterizo para la creación de conocimientos sensibles. No cualquier tipo de conocimientos, sino conocimientos decoloniales, liberados y liberadores. Sus posibilidades están marcadas por el diseño y las coordenadas del campo, sostenidas en unos legados históricos concretos: los de la resistencia, el pensamiento crítico, la desobediencia epistémica y los del disgusto estético, entre otros. Sus posibilidades también son consecuencia de las personas y agentes que lo habitan, de sus perspectivas epistémicas, éticas, políticas y estéticas. Y, claro está, el carácter de los estudios artísticos está dado por el tipo de problemas que se elaboran, por sus modos particulares de abordaje y, en últimas, por el carácter sensible, formal, material y creador de sus resultados.
Testing Chemical Agents with the Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Cytome Assay
Authors: Maes A. , Anthonissen R. , Verschaeve Luc
Published: August 2024

In order to evaluate the applicability of the cytokinesis-block micronucleus cytome assay in routine mutagenicity testing we investigated with this method different chemicals having different mechanisms of action: non-mutagens, direct-acting base-altering mutagens, direct-acting cross-linking mutagens, clastogens including a radiomimetic chemical, indirect-acting spindle poisons and indirect-acting enzyme inhibitors. We looked at the presence of micronuclei as biomarkers for either the loss of chromosome fragments (clastogen) or the loss of a whole chromosome (aneugen), nucleoplasmic bridges as biomarkers for complex rearrangements (e.g., dicentric chromosomes) and nuclear buds as biomarkers for gene amplification. The cytome assay proved to be a suitable tool to investigate genetic effects of environmental agents and to provide insight into their working mechanisms as all chemicals tested showed the expected response.
Between Genitive and Accusative Uses. On the Impact of Negation on Nominal Phrases Introduced by jako in Contemporary Polish
Authors: Gębka-Wolak Małgorzata
Published: August 2024

The paper discusses research results based on data excerpted from the National Corpus of Polish. The analysis concerns the impact of negation on the grammar case used in nominal phrases introduced by jako. The purpose of our study was to establish the proportion of genitive and accusative uses in these contexts. We have also analysed the possible impact of the grammatical status of jako on the grammar case. We established that, in contemporary Polish, most nominal phrases introduced by jako contain genitive forms. Accusative forms, although rarer, may not be considered marginal, as they tend to appear in up to 34% of the contexts. We have also shown that there is a correlation between the grammatical status of jako and the way negation impacts these phrases. In structures where jako is considered part of the verb (e.g. Sportowiec nie traktuje trzeciego miejsca jako porażkę), accusative structures tend to appear more often than in those containing jako interpreted as independent lexical units (e.g. Nie znaliśmy tej dziewczyny jako studentki).
Crisis from Afar. Media Conceptualisations of Events in Brazil after the 2022 Presidential Election
Authors: Grzelka Monika , Kula Agnieszka
Published: August 2024

The proximity (localness) of the reported events is closely correlated with their relevance to the audience of media reports—and so the fact that it may be “our business”, that the thing may also affect us, becomes crucial to the decision to deal with the topic in question, but also to the way in which it is dealt with. In this article, we are interested in media conceptualisations of a crisis that is far away, that is “alien”, “foreign”, and thus cannot be narrated through reference to social and receptive experience. We look at the ways in which the exoticisation of distant places and events can be reduced, and thus at strategies for convincing the Polish audience that these are issues that are relevant and worthy of attention. We will look at whether the divisive, deeply political fractures in media narratives also apply to the storytelling about events on the other hemisphere, and whether the ideological filters common in Polish media are also imposed on what is unknown.
The Power of Inherited Language in Multilingual Adults. Survey Study
Authors: Loewe Iwona
Published: August 2024

The considerations in this article are focused on the phenomenon of widespread multilingualism in Europe and the increasing number of multilingual adults. A language biography was used as a research tool to access languages in dreams, prayer and thought. The study was conducted on 68 multilingual people. The following results were obtained: regardless of the bilinguals’ age and country of residence, inheritance languages appear in the majority of the respondents (50/68) in dreams. An even greater proportion in favour of inheritance languages was observed in relation to the language of prayer or thought (50/60). The study confirms the hypothesis that inheritance language is a reservoir of childhood experiences and resurfaces actively in emotional and personal activities performed by bilinguals.
First-order sentences in random groups I: Universal sentences
Authors: Kharlampovich Olga , Sklinos Rizos
Published: August 2024

We prove that a random group, in Gromov’s density model with

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, satisfies a universal sentence 𝜎 (in the language of groups) if and only if 𝜎 is true in a non-abelian free group.
Uniqueness of meromorphic functions concerning small functions and derivatives-differences
Authors: He Zhiying , Fang Mingliang , Xiao Jianbin
Published: August 2024

In this article, we study the unicity of meromorphic functions concerning small functions and derivatives-differences. The results obtained in this article extend and improve some results of Chen et al. [Uniqueness problems on difference operators of meromorphic functions] and Chen and Huang [Uniqueness of meromorphic functions concerning their derivatives and shifts with partially shared values].
Current distribution of the Reeves’ muntjac Muntiacus reevesi (Ogilby, 1839) in France
Authors: Maillard Jean-François , Bonhotal Hannah , Terlin Marylou , Pisanu Benoît , Hurel Paul
Published: August 2024

The Reeves’ muntjac Muntiacus reevesi is an ungulate native to China and Taiwan that has been released into the wild in several continental European countries and the United Kingdom. We present recent records of the species in mainland France. We also investigated the dispersal rate and density of the established population in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The number of observations of M. reevesi was low in the period 2008–2016, increased sharply until 2019 and then decreased until 2023. From a comparison between the distribution in 2008–2012 and 2013–2017, the dispersal rate was estimated at an average of 3.2 km/year, and 7.6 km/year between 2013–2017 and 2018–2023. Based on a camera trap protocol, the population density was assumed to be very low in forested areas but estimated with a lack of robustness due to a single observation. Further efforts must be made to better assess the risk of an increase in the wild population of Reeves’ muntjac in the Centre-Val de Loire region. To prevent potential impacts, rapid control measures can be put in place in the large area (10,800 km2) where muntjacs are now rapidly spreading.
Intervals of posets of a zero-divisor graph
Authors: LaGrange John D.
Published: August 2024

This article is concerned with bounded partially ordered sets P such that for every p ∈ P ∖ {1} there exists q ∈ P ∖ {0} such that 0 is the only lower bound of {p, q}. The posets P such that P ≅ Q if and only if P and Q have isomorphic zero-divisor graphs are completely characterized. In the case of finite posets, this result is generalized by proving that posets with isomorphic zero-divisor graphs form an interval under the partial order given by P ≲ Q if and only if there exists a bijective poset-homomorphism P → Q. In particular, the singleton intervals correspond to the posets that are completely determined by their zero-divisor graphs. These results are obtained by exploring universal and couniversal orderings with respect to posets that have isomorphic zero-divisor graphs.
Rees short exact sequences and preenvelopes
Authors: Zhang XiaoQin , Qiao HuSheng , Zhao TingTing
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we consider some properties of commutative diagrams of Rees short exact sequences, and we also investigate the sufficient and necessary condition under which the induced sequences by functors − ⊗ M for the left S-act M. The main conclusions extend some known results. Further, we investigate preenvelopes and precovers in the category 𝓔
S
of Rees short exact sequences of right S-acts.
Radius problem associated with certain ratios and linear combinations of analytic functions
Authors: Krishnan Priya G. , Vaithiyanathan Ravichandran , Saikrishnan Ponnaiah
Published: August 2024

For normalized starlike functions f : 𝔻 → ℂ, we consider the analytic functions g : 𝔻 → ℂ defined by g(z) = (1 + z(f″(z))/f′(z))/(zf′(z)/f(z)) and g(z) = (1 − α)(zf′(z))/f(z) + α(1 + (zf″(z))/f′(z)), 0 ≤ α ≤ 1. We determine the largest radius ρ with 0 < ρ ≤ 1 such that g(ρ z) is subordinate to various functions with positive real part.
A new family of copulas based on probability generating functions
Authors: Zachariah Swaroop Georgy , Arshad Mohd. , Pathak Ashok Kumar
Published: August 2024

We propose a method to obtain a new class of copulas using a probability generating function (PGF) of positive-integer valued random variable. Some existing copulas in the literature are sub-families of the proposed copulas. Various dependence measures and invariant property of the tail dependence coefficient under PGF transformation are also discussed. We propose an algorithm for generating random numbers from the PGF copula. The bivariate concavity properties, such as Schur concavity and quasi-concavity, associated with the PGF copula are studied. Two new generalized FGM copulas are introduced using PGFs of geometric and discrete Mittag-Leffler distributions. The proposed two copulas improved the Spearman’s rho of FGM copula by (−0.3333, 0.4751) and (−0.3333, 0.9573). Finally, we analyse a real dataset to illustrate the practical application of the proposed copulas.
A redação no vestibular: um gênero híbrido
Authors: Wilson Victoria
Published: August 2024

O artigo tem como objetivo principal elaborar algumas reflexões iniciais sobre a produção do discurso escrito no evento vestibular sob a perspectiva discursiva, com fundamentação em Bakhtin e outros estudos de base sócio-discursiva. Esse interesse relaciona-se à dificuldade que os alunos demonstram ter para compreenderem e elaborarem textos escritos, especialmente em registros mais formais, em áreas do conhecimento e gêneros que se distanciam do cotidiano. Pretende-se considerar as especificidades do contexto e do gênero em questão como elementos articulados aos múltiplos letramentos e às diferentes esferas do conhecimento. Dessa forma, o estudo visa também a trazer à tona discussões sobre conhecimento escolar e a visão escolarizada da escrita.
“Dimensões escondidas” e “instrução explícita” em práticas de letramento acadêmico: o caso do relatório de projeto em um curso de Engenharia de Portugal
Authors: Fischer Adriana
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar como se dá a instrução explícita em práticas de letramento que envolvem a escrita do gênero relatório de projeto e como dimensões ditas “escondidas” (STREET, 2010) são abordadas nessas práticas. Os dados emergem de práticas no Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia e Gestão Industrial (MIEGI), no primeiro semestre do curso, em 2010/2011, na Universidade do Minho, Portugal. A perspectiva sociocultural dos letramentos e abordagens etnográficas são referências teórico-metodológicas nesta investigação. Os resultados indicam que a adoção de uma posição ‘mais’ dialógica, diante da prática de produção do relatório de projeto, possibilita discussões ‘mais’ explícitas sobre relações de poder e identidades diferentes assumidas pelos participantes durante os trabalhos.
A leitura de dicionários em sala de aula: perspectiva discursiva
Authors: Cláudia Teixeira Maria , Cleci Venturini Maria
Published: August 2024

No presente artigo, empreendemos a análise do manual do Pró-letramento: “Alfabetização e linguagem” e o nosso recorte é o imaginário do objeto discursivo dicionário, tomado como uma ferramenta de ensino, discursiva e historicamente constituída. A abordagem discursiva ancora-se nas reflexões em torno do sentido das palavras propostas pela Análise de Discurso, teoria segundo a qual o sentido depende de sujeitos, da inscrição deles em formações discursivas e das condições de produção, em sentido restrito e amplo em que as palavras funcionam/significam no discurso em circulação. Nosso objetivo, a partir desse corpus, é identificar como o dicionário é designado e como seu funcionamento é descrito nas atividades propostas. Instaurando um imaginário de dicionário, propomos, ainda, atividades, nas quais essa ferramenta funciona discursivamente.
Os Neurônios da leitura
Authors: Bender de Sousa Lucilene
Published: August 2024

DEHAENE, Stanislas. Os neurônios da leitura - como a ciência explica a nossa capacidade de ler. Porto Alegre: Penso, 2012.
Variação modo-temporal em livros didáticos de Língua Espanhola e de Língua Portuguesa: uma análise comparativa
Authors: Coan Marluce , De Oliveira Pontes Valdecy
Published: August 2024

Este artigo deter-se-á no estudo comparativo do tratamento dado à variação modo-temporal por livros didáticos de Língua Portuguesa e de Língua Espanhola. No presente trabalho, assumimos os pressupostos teóricos dos estudos sobre variação e ensino, propostos por Labov (1972, 1978 e 2003), bem como o que afirmam os documentos oficiais que norteiam o ensino de línguas no Brasil. Para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa, utilizamos um roteiro de análise sobre norma/uso, mudança, condicionamentos linguísticos e extralinguísticos, uso de textos autênticos e variação entre tempos verbais. Evidenciamos tratamento parcial aos temas sob análise: o texto ainda serve como pretexto; quando há exposição teórica sobre variação, tal abordagem ocorre somente no capítulo em pauta, não havendo aplicação dos postulados no decorrer do livro; também não são evidenciados os efeitos de sentido das diversas formas verbais em contexto comunicativo. No entanto, no livro didático Hacia el español, há um esforço no sentido de o aluno ter consciência da variação linguística nos níveis fonético-fonológico, lexical e morfossintático.
As Características Cognitivas e Comportamentais de Crianças com Baixa Memória de Trabalho
Authors: José Mascarello Lidiomar
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo explorar os conceitos de memória de trabalho e atitudes comportamentais de crianças com deficiências ou baixos índices nessa memória. Foram selecionados estudos que pesquisam essas características em crianças em idade escolar. As habilidades cognitivas que nos interessam aqui são as seguintes: desempenho acadêmico em leitura e vocabulário. Em relação ao comportamento,interessa-nos o comportamento em sala de aula. As pesquisas, especialmente de Alloway(2009) e colaboradores, defendem que crianças com baixos índices de memória de trabalho travam verdadeiras batalhas para conseguir alcançar um desempenho acadêmico aceitável. Mesmo assim, seu desempenho é abaixo da média das criançascom índices normais de memória de trabalho e, infelizmente, a maioria dos professores não identificam essas dificuldades como relacionadas à capacidade de memória de trabalho. Normalmente, tais dificuldades são atribuídas a outros fatores, como falta de concentração e hiperatividade.
Corpo, Arte e Conhecimento
Authors: Medeiros Afonso
Published: August 2024

A Arte, enquanto tipo de conhecimento, tem provocado discussões várias na história das ideias no Ocidente há milênios, não só em seu próprio campo, como também nas Humanidades e nas ciências. Este artigo pretende revisar algumas dessas questões à luz da fenomenologia de Charles Sanders Peirce e dos aportes das neurociências, enfocando o “corpo cerebralizado” como produtor de linguagem e conhecimento. A partir disso, discute-se o estatuto do visual problematizado pelas artes.
Aplicación de la metodología del algoritmo David Liberman (ADL) al análisis del componente icónico y de los relatos correspondientes al test de Persona Bajo la Lluvia (PBLL)
Authors: Perez Zambón Silvina
Published: August 2024

El trabajo comienza con una breve introducción respecto de los orígenes y aplicaciones del test de PBLL. Posteriormente se desarrolla el método ADL, en cuanto a sus conceptos centrales, niveles de análisis e instrumentos. Más adelante se describe una muestra compuesta por las producciones y respuestas al test de PBLL correspondientes a 5 sujetos. A esto se aplica una serie de procedimientos tendientes a analizar el signo icónico de la respuesta gráfica, así como también los relatos correspondientes a la respuesta verbal, en cuanto a deseos, defensas y estados. Se detectaron ciertas similitudes y diferencias entre lo detectado en uno y otro nivel.
Narrativas de alfabetizandos e a competência linguística
Authors: Nazarela Santos de Almeida Ayane , Meister Ko. Freitag Raquel
Published: August 2024

Visando buscar a correlação entre o desempenho linguístico de alfabetizandos e suas produções narrativas, este estudo baseia-se na proposta de Labov e Waletzky (1967), que apresenta a narrativa como um método de recapitulação de experiências dividida em cinco macroproposições: orientação, complicação, avaliação, resolução e coda. Além destes, a pesquisa fundamenta-se na metodologia da Narrative Scoring Scheme, proposta por Heilmann et al (2010), para a elaboração de uma matriz de competência narrativa por meio de uma adaptação entre as propostas. Como corpus, tomamos histórias orais e escritas produzidas por alunos do 2º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola municipal de Aracaju. Concluímos que a matriz de competência narrativa permite contribuir significativamente para o aprimoramento das competências comunicativa, cognitiva, psicossocial e letramento do aluno alfabetizando.
A Representação social de professor em fanpages do Facebook
Authors: Dieb Messias , Araújo Júlio , Vasconcelos Jamilley Lima
Published: August 2024

Com o desenvolvimento das tecnologias digitais, as redes sociais tornaram-se o mais eficaz meio de propagação de ideias sobre diferentes objetos e aspectos da sociedade. Com base nisso, neste artigo, analisamos a representação social de professor compartilhada em fanpages "Professor dá Depressão" e "Profissão Professor" da rede social Facebook. Com base na teoria das representações sociais (MOSCOVICI, 1978; JODELET, 1989; 2001), selecionamos imagens das fanpages citadas, sobressaindo-se, nesta seleção, aquelas com maior número de curtidas, compartilhamentos e comentários acerca da profissão de professor. Elas foram agrupadas em blocos temáticos e tiveram seus comentários analisados pelo método da análise de conteúdo (BARDIN, 1977). Os resultados da análise mostram que o professor é representado como alguém que trabalha exaustivamente, ganha pouco em relação ao que trabalha e, por isso, é um sujeito oprimido e mal sucedido na vida.
Validação discursiva da informação
Authors: Gonçalves Marcio , Ricardo Montenegro de Lima Clóvis
Published: August 2024

Discute a dinâmica de validação da informação na Wikipédia, descreve a cultura colaborativa da Wikipédia, identifica verbetes construídos discursivamente e descreve como a web é considerada um espaço de produção de sentido por meio de discurso argumentativo. Conclui-se que, de acordo com as propostas teóricas de Jürgen Habermas, a Wikipédia é um ambiente discursivamente emancipatório e construído a partir do discurso argumentativo proposto por esse autor.
Efecto de la expansión de programas de protección social en Costa Rica:
Authors: Cantú Díaz de León Luis Fernando , Villegas López Cinthya , Hernández-González Greivin
Published: August 2024

The article aims to identify social programs, as well as to estimate the optimal coverage range and cost, that could significantly reduce the observed levels of poverty in Costa Rica, particularly extreme poverty. This is carried out with the aid of static economic microsimulation models, which quantify changes in observed poverty levels based on modifications to existing public social interventions in the country. For this purpose, microdata from the 2022 National Household Survey, which are publicly available, are used as the source. The survey contains anonymized real-person data, allowing for the selection of subjects with and without intervention. As a result, it is highlighted that the expansion of the coverage of the Atención a Familias program would have the greatest impact on reducing extreme poverty, as well as the least fiscal cost. Furthermore, the results underline the importance of precise targeting in the implementation of social policies. Policies that specifically target households in extreme poverty or without access to state transfers can offer a more directed and sustainable approach to poverty reduction. This strategy can be particularly relevant in contexts where resources are limited and the need for efficiency in spending is high.
A NEW MODEL FOR SIBERIA'S DEVELOPMENT: EXPLORING THE CONTOURS AND FEASIBILITY
Authors: СЕЛИВЕРСТОВ В.Е.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассмотрены целесообразность и предпосылки формирования новой модели развития Сибири, даны понятия национальной и региональной моделей развития. Показаны особенности и сформулированы направления реализации модели развития Сибири в условиях адаптации к вызовам и угрозам последнего времени, в том числе выделены пять типов маневрирования и приспособления к новым условиям развития: структурный маневр, транспортно-логистический маневр, управленческий маневр, научно-технологический маневр, пространственный маневр. Рассмотрены контуры новой модели развития Сибири, которая может быть реализована в период перехода на траекторию возобновляющегося экономического роста России с его высоким качеством. Предложены шесть векторов - основополагающих принципов и направлений реализации такой модели, главными из которых являются переход на модель возобновляющегося роста социальной ценности, усиление связности пространства Азиатской России и формирование новой системы трансграничных взаимодействий. Исходя из анализа Основных положений XIV пятилетнего плана народно-хозяйственного и социального развития КНР и перспектив до 2035 года показано, что Китай в своих стратегических планах фактически ориентирован на такую модель развития. В заключение дана оценка реалистичности предлагаемой модели развития Сибири.

The article delves into the necessity and underlying factors contributing to the formulation of a novel development model for Siberia. It provides definitions and concepts on both national and regional development models. The features and strategies for implementing Siberia's development model under the current challenges and recent threats are outlined, which include five distinct types of maneuvers and adaptations to new development conditions: structural, transport and logistics, managerial, scientific and technological, and spatial maneuvers. We consider the contours of this prospective model for Siberia's development, specifically examining its viability during a transition towards a trajectory of Russia's renewable economic growth characterized by high quality. Six key vectors, representing fundamental principles and directions for such a model, are proposed. Among these, the most dominant are the shift towards a social value model of renewable growth, bolstering the connectivity of Asian Russia's space, and the establishment of a novel system for cross-border interactions. Drawing insights from the analysis of “The Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development and Long-Range Objectives through the Year 2023 of the People's Republic of China," the study illustrates that China's strategic plans practically align with such a development model. The conclusion offers an assessment of the feasibility of the proposed model for Siberia's development.
The works of a bibliographer and book researcher Dalia Gargasaitė (1938-1998)
Authors: Papaurėlytė Arida
Published: August 2024

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The textbook of book science for librarians
Authors: Citavičiūtė Liucija
Published: August 2024

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Conduction Abnormalities after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Incidence, Impact and Management Using CT Data Interpretation
Authors: Nuis Rutger-Jan , van den Dorpel Mark , Adrichem Rik , Daemen Joost , Van Mieghem Nicolas
Published: August 2024

The demonstrated safety and effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) among low surgical risk patients opened the road to its application in younger low-risk patients. However, the occurrence of conduction abnormalities and need for permanent pacemaker implantation remains a frequent problem associated with adverse outcomes. The clinical implications may become greater when TAVI shifts towards younger populations, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to address this issue. Beyond currently available clinical and electrocardiographic predictors, patient-specific anatomical assessment of the aortic root using multi-sliced CT (MSCT) imaging can refine risk stratification. Moreover, leveraging MSCT data for computational 3D simulations to predict device-anatomy interactions may help guide procedural strategy to mitigate conduction abnormalities. The aims of this review are to summarise the incidence and clinical impact of new left bundle branch block and permanent pacemaker implantation post-TAVI using contemporary transcatheter heart valves; and highlight the value of MSCT data interpretation to improve the management of this complication.
CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE AND THE MECHANISMS OF SOCIAL CONTROL
Authors: VYSOTSKA Olha
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the main approaches to understanding the nature of identity construction and the mechanisms of social control in the digital age. Digitalization, globalization, and the transition of modern society to a networked or digital state have created new conditions for constructing identity, which is becoming more flexible and changeable. A close relationship between the nature of identity formation and practices of social control has been proven. The construction of identity in the digital society is a complex process involving individuals’ interaction with technology, social media and information systems. This process serves as a form of social control, establishing norms, influencing behavior, and shaping identities by social, economic, and political interests. Social networks are becoming important channels of identity formation, where individuals interact with different groups and virtual communities. The regulatory, economic, and political control mechanisms in the digital environment are described. It is proved that online platforms contribute to the construction of social ties, which ensures social control by influencing the content and nature of interactions. They also form prevailing unified patterns and models of action, influencing the identity and social behavior of individuals. Information and communication technologies offer new opportunities for self-expression and self-identification, but at the same time pose challenges to the preservation of the personal self. Therefore, it is necessary to take these issues into account in studies of digital culture and social media. Identity is not isolated or autonomous but is formed through constant interconnections with society and under the influence of various mechanisms of social control. The subject always has the opportunity to create new forms of identity and go beyond fixed roles and functions. However, it is also important to find a balance between the use of digital technologies and the preservation of real communications, while minimizing the negative consequences.
PUBLIC POLICY AS A WAY OF FORMING STRATEGIC POLITICAL DECISIONS
Authors: BEBEL Oleksii
Published: August 2024

The article examines the application of public policy as a way of forming strategic political decisions. The components and mechanisms of public policy that influence the process of political decision-making, namely public policy actors, public policy resources, and public policy models, are studied, besides, the positive aspects of using public policy as a way of forming strategic political decisions are presented.First, this article explored the essence of the concept of “public policy”, for which the definition of the concept of “public policy” itself was given and a comparative analysis was made in terms of the difference between state and public policy. Thanks to this, an answer was given as to why the term “public policy” should be used. After that, the elements of public policy that influence the formation and implementation of political decisions, primarily strategic ones, were examined.
Such elements are public policy actors, public policy resources, and public policy models. In the context of public policy actors, the main typologies of actors proposed by scientists were considered and the status-role characteristics of each of them were determined, namely, whose interests these actors represent and articulate, their role in the context of public policy, how they exert their influence on formation of public policy.With regard to public policy resources, it was clarified what each of the resources is intended for, how accessible they are to each type of public policy actor, and how these resources are used. Acquaintance with the essence of these resources gave us an understanding of how public policy actors influence the formation and implementation of political decisions.Also, public policy models were considered, namely, what coordinate system of public decision-making, including political ones, is proposed in each of the models and which public policy actors are able to exert their influence on the formation and implementation of decisions in the proposed coordinate system. Which gave us an understanding of which of the models are most suitable for public policy.Having dealt with the essence of the concept of “public policy” and considered the elements of public policy that influence the formation and implementation of political decisions, the positive aspects of using public policy as a way of forming strategic political decisions were singled out.
THE EVOLUTION OF CZECHIA’S SECURITY POLICY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
Authors: KORNIICHUK Liubov
Published: August 2024

For now, almost all spheres of international life are in the process of transformation. A particularly high level of turbulence characterizes European security, which has faced numerous challenges over the past decade such as the migration crisis, terrorist acts, the COVID-19 pandemic, information threats, etc. Directly threatening the European Union’s eastern borders, Russia’s full-scale invasion has become one of the most crucial security challenges. In this regard, the EU and NATO member states have to review their approaches to ensuring security and stability. Due to Czechia’s membership in both of these blocs and its geographical proximity to a war zone, its security policy has undertaken changes at the current stage, which this article covered.This article defines the reasons for the evolution of the security policy of the Czech Republic. It is worth noting that due to its geographic proximity to the war zone, Czechia perceives Russia’s aggression as a direct threat to its national security. Apart from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the assessment of Russia’s perception of the country is influenced by the Russian military intelligence services’ involvement in the explosions at Czech weapons warehouses in 2014 and Russia’s espionage activities as well. Thus, the increasing regional tensions and the political crisis in international relations prompted the Czech Republic to revise its key security and defense files, according to which Russia and China have been defined as the main security threats.Moreover, the author concludes that support for Ukraine became part of Czechia’s security policy, where the country demonstrated its clear position and declared its intention to sign a security agreement with Ukraine. Also, it is necessary to commend the importance of Czechia’s artillery shells initiative to Ukraine. The Czech Republic has taken several practical steps to respond to security threats increasing its defense spending to 2% of GDP and investments in the defense industry, along with modernizing the military forces and diversifying energy resources in order to get rid of Russia’s dependence. Accordingly, a comprehensive approach to reacting to new security challenges and threats can minimize their impact on Czechia’s security in the future.
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL: LEGAL MECHANISMS AND POLITICAL CHALLENGES
Authors: BILOUSOV Oleksandr , KRYVDINA Inna
Published: August 2024

Copyright protection at the international level is a crucial aspect of the legal system in the context of globalization and the development of digital technologies. In today’s information society, ensuring adequate copyright protection is critically important due to the rapid dissemination of creative content on the Internet. The main issue lies in creating an effective international legal system that accommodates diverse national legislation and peculiarities. In order to improve copyright protection, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation. This includes the development of uniform standards for the protection of rights, strengthening cooperation between countries and supporting the implementation of international agreements. It is also important to harmonize national laws, ensure adequate sanctions for rights violations, develop collective rights management organizations and conduct educational campaigns to increase legal awareness. The primary challenge is to harmonize national laws with international standards, which will enable a unified approach to copyright protection and reduce the risk of violations on a global scale. Studying international agreements such as the Berne Convention and the WIPO Copyright Treaty highlights the need for continuous improvement of legal mechanisms to adapt to new technological challenges. Effective copyright protection is critical to the development of creativity, innovation and cultural diversity. The practical significance of this research lies in improving law enforcement practices and developing recommendations for international organizations and national governments. Cooperation between states, international organizations, and the private sector is a key element in enhancing the effectiveness of copyright protection.
Uma história interseccional contemporânea
Authors: Serafim Daminelli Camila
Published: August 2024

O livro é resultado de pesquisas reunidas sob a coordenação da historiadora Isabella Cosse junto ao Grupo de Investigação Historia de las Familias y las Infancias en la Argentina Contemporánea (Instituto Interdisciplinario de Estudios de Género, Universidad de Buenos Aires – IIEG/UBA).
Minimizing the landing zone of complex aortic repair using a physician-modified endograft to preserve a prominent Adamkiewicz artery
Authors: Mihály Zsuzsanna , Hüttl Artúr , Tamáska Eszter , Osztrogonácz Péter , Szeberin Zoltán , Csobay-Novák Csaba
Published: August 2024

There are increasing number of clinical cases with physician-modified endograft (PMEG) endograft for urgent reconstruction of large pararenal aneurysms to reduce the perioperative complication risks of fragile patients, but the risk of spinal cord ischemia due to the coverage of longer segment of thoracic aorta is relatively high.

We demonstrate an expedited endovascular treatment of an 88 mm pararenal aneurysm by performing a 4-vessel fenestrated endovascular aortic repair. A prominent Adamkiewicz artery, ectatic supraceliac aortic segment, median arcuate ligament compression of the celiac artery and severe tortuosity of the common iliac arteries made the endovascular repair more challenging. A PMEG was implanted with simultaneous deployment technique to achieve a short proximal landing zone to preserve the Adamkiewicz artery.

The proper risk assessment and preparation of the patient based on the clinical evaluation and procedure planning is essential for the clinical success of PMEG in urgent indication.
A comprehensive evaluation of the neurocognitive predictors of problematic alcohol use, eating, pornography, and internet use: A 6-month longitudinal study
Authors: Christensen Erynn , Albertella Lucy , Chamberlain Samuel R. , Suo Chao , Brydevall Maja , Grant Jon E. , Yücel Murat , Lee Rico Sze Chun
Published: August 2024

Background and aims

Cognitive control and reward-related abnormalities are centrally implicated in addiction. However, findings from longitudinal studies addressing neurocognitive predictors of addictive behaviors are mixed. Further, little work has been conducted predicting non-substance-related addictive behaviors. Our study aimed to assess predictors of substance and non-substance addictive behaviors in a community sample, systematically evaluating each neurocognitive function's independent influence on addictive behavior.

Methods

Australians (N = 294; 51.7% female; M[SD] age = 24.8[4.7] years) completed online neurocognitive tasks and surveys at baseline and 3-month follow-up. Self-report scales assessed problematic alcohol use, addictive eating (AE), problematic pornography use (PPU), and problematic internet use (PUI) at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Linear regressions with bootstrapping assessed neurocognitive predictors for each addictive behavior across a 6-month period.

Results

Neurocognition at baseline did not predict AE or PUI severity at 6-month follow-up. Less delay discounting at baseline predicted higher PPU at 6-month follow-up (β = −0.16, p = 0.005). Poorer performance monitoring at baseline predicted higher AE at 3-month follow-up (β = −0.16, p = 0.004), and more reward-related attentional capture at 3-months predicted higher AE at 6-month follow-up (β = 0.14, p = 0.033). Less reward-related attentional capture (β = −0.14, p = 0.003) and less risk-taking under ambiguity (β = −0.11, p = 0.029) at baseline predicted higher PUI at 3-month follow-up. All findings were of small effect size. None of the neurocognitive variables predicted problematic alcohol use.

Discussion and conclusions

We were unable to identify a core set of specific neurocognitive functions that reliably predict multiple addictive behavior types. However, our findings indicate both cognitive control and reward-related functions predict non-substance addictive behaviors in different ways. Findings suggest that there may be partially distinct neurocognitive mechanisms contributing to addiction depending on the specific addictive behavior.
INCREASING CONSUMER LOYALTY THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATIONSHIP MARKETING AND PERCEIVED QUALITY
Authors: Sulawati Sulawati , Sjahruddin Herman , Anantadjaya Samuel PD , Nawangwulan Irma M , Saliu Fluturim
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to conduct an analysis of the influence of relationship marketing and perceived quality on increasing consumer loyalty at one of the frozen shrimp processing companies located in East Java. Based on the results of data analysis that has been carried out on the first hypothesis (H1) which states that relationship marketing has a positive and significant effect on increasing consumer loyalty, the calculated t value is 17,163, which is greater than the t table value, which is 1,661, the results of the calculation analysis of the second hypothesis (H2) which states that perceived quality has a positive and significant effect on increasing customer loyalty, obtained a calculated t value of 6,597 which is greater than the t table value of 1,661, which means that relationship marketing and perceived quality have a positive and significant effect on increasing customer loyalty, while the R-square value obtained was 0.809, which stated that the relationship marketing and perceived quality variables had an effect on increasing customer loyalty by 80.90% and the remaining 19.10% was influenced by other variables.
Screening of Culturable Seaweed associated Bacteria with Polysaccharidases Activity Isolated from the Ambon Waters, Indonesia
Authors: Patantis Gintung , Zilda Dewi Seswita , Li Jiang Li , Gu Xiaoqian , Gui Yuanyuan , Ethica Stalis Norma
Published: August 2024

Seaweed is a rich source of phycocolloids, which include agar, alginate, and carrageenan. Low molecular weight polysaccharides, namely oligomers or oligosaccharides, can be produced from seaweed polysaccharides through enzymatic degradation. Most of these enzymes are produced by microorganisms closely associated with seaweed. This study aimed to isolate and select polysaccharidases-producing (SPases) bacteria associated with wild seaweed from the sea around Ambon Island, an area famous for its high marine biodiversity index. A total of 11 types of marine algae samples could be collected, and as many as 92 bacterial isolates could be cultured from all these algae samples. Screening used a clear zone method on a solid medium containing substrates agar, alginate, or carrageenan and followed by Lugol’s iodine staining solution showed that a total of 74 of the 92 bacterial isolates obtained were SPases-producing with the composition: agarase-producing (28 isolates), and alginate lyase-producing (26 isolates), and carrageenaseproducing (20 isolates). The 16S rRNA identification results showed that the 74 bacterial isolates were representative of 13 species and belong to 2 classes, namely Gammaproteobacteria and Bacillus. The bacterial isolates in the Gammaproteobacteria class obtained consisted of three genera: Pseudoalteromonas (32 isolates), Cobetia (18 isolates), and Microbulbifer (15 isolates). Bacterial isolates in the Bacillus class obtained only contain a genus consisting of 8 isolates. In conclusion, the sea around Ambon Island is a potential source of polysaccharidases-producing algal symbiont bacteria.
YPS+CRAD Media preparation v1
Authors: Paredes Gabriela
Published: August 2024

YPS (Yeast Extract, Peptone, Sucrose) is a culture medium specifically designed for the general isolation of fungi. This medium is composed of yeast extract, peptone (or tryptone), and a carbohydrate source such as glucose or sucrose, providing a nutrient-rich environment that supports the growth of various fungi. The addition of CRAD (Chloramphenicol, Rifampicin, Ampicillin, Danitol) to the medium after sterilization creates a selective environment, inhibiting the growth of bacteria and other unwanted microorganisms, while allowing fungi to proliferate under controlled conditions. CRAD in the context of YPS medium includes the following antibiotics and chemicals: Chloramphenicol: A broad-spectrum antibiotic that prevents the growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Rifampicin: An antibiotic effective against Gram-positive bacteria, dissolved in DMSO to ensure complete incorporation into the medium. Ampicillin: A broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Danitol: An acaricide and insecticide used to control specific organisms, such as insects or mites.
Poly-ornithine/laminin substrate for neural cell culture v2
Authors: Croft Gist , Tipon Regine
Published: August 2024

This protocol is used to create adhesive and bioactive substrate for neural cell types, low to high density nuerons, astrocytes, or organoids. It is based on standard methods but includes several optimizations, use case recommendations, and alternatives, and advice.
Acidified 0.5x Potato Dextrose Agar (APDA) v1
Authors: Paredes Gabriela
Published: August 2024

Acidified 0.5x Potato Dextrose Agar (APDA) is a specialized culture medium used in microbiology for the selective cultivation of fungi, particularly in environments where lower pH is required to inhibit bacterial growth. This medium contains a reduced concentration of nutrients compared to standard PDA, making it useful for specific fungal isolations and studies. APDA is not ideal for cultivating bacteria, fungi that prefer neutral pH environments, or nutrient-demanding fungi. It should also be avoided in situations where accurate quantification of fungal growth, enzyme activity studies, or broad-spectrum fungal isolation is required.
The design and manufacture of massively scalable inertial focusing prototype microfluidic devices v2
Authors: Carvell Thomas
Published: August 2024

Microfluidics is a rapidly expanding field and microfluidic devices have been used in a variety of biomedical applications such as cell sorting, disease diagnostics and various lab-on-a-chip systems. There is great demand for manufacturing techniques capable of fabricating ever more intricate microstructures for increasingly complex applications whilst remaining cost-effective for use in biomedical research. Conventional manufacturing techniques can be used to fabricate many complex microchannel architectures but are often expensive, low throughput, have poor microfeature resolution or are unsuitable to be used at scale. To address this issue, we describe a manufacturing technique that employs stereolithography 3D printing to produce a base substrate which can be sealed with a laser patterned adhesive layer cover and stacked in a compact configuration. The technique provides for the design and manufacturing of a device that can bemassively parallelized at relatively low cost and with a small laboratory footprint. This paper aims to fully explain the design and manufacturing process undertaken to allow the use of this technique in future research.
Educational Psychological and Pedagogical Program “Road of Professional Choice” for Students in Grades 9–11, Including Those with Disabilities
Authors: Seryakina A.V. , Ramzaeva V.Yu.
Published: August 2024

The program “Road of professional choice” refers to developing psychological and pedagogical programs. It is aimed at the formation of a conscious choice of a profession and the development of an individual strategy for achieving professional success, including students with special educational needs. The program helps students to find their own image of “I”, to form the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary when choosing a further educational route, taking into account individual characteristics, abilities and health opportunities. During the course of the program, students have the opportunity to record the material in individual cards, save and further analyze the results of tests, self-diagnosis, self-analysis during consultations with a psychologist. When participating in the program for children with disabilities, it is important for a specialist to take into account the specifics of the presentation of material based on the special conditions prescribed in the conclusion of the psychological, medical and pedagogical commission students and recommendations on professional choice. An important condition for participation in the program is that adolescents have a retained intellect, since the program involves the use of abilities for analysis, generalization and goal-setting.