bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY ON PEDIATRIC SCOLIOSIS PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL SANTA CASA DE MISERICÓRDIA IN SÃO PAULO
Authors: MONTEIRO FELIPE NEVES SIMõES , ALEXANDRE MURILO , SANTOS WILLIAM ZARZA , MENDONÇA RODRIGO GóES MEDEA DE , GOTFRYD ALBERTO OFENHEJM , CAFFARO MARIA FERNANDA SILBER , MEVES ROBERT
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To carry out registration of patients with scoliosis under 18 years old, followed in a quarternary hospital of high complexity, who need surgical treatment, aiming to identify the reasons for the delay in treatment. Methods: Data collection was carried out in person and by spontaneous demand at the spinal orthopedic specialty outpatient clinic in a tertiary hospital of high complexity from January 2021 to December 2022. The results were compiled in the networked database (Red Cap®). Result: 59 patients were evaluated, 45 female (77.9%) and 14 male (22.1%), with a mean age of 13.7 years. Etiology: 30 idiopathic (50.8%), eight syndromic (13.5%), 11 neuromuscular (18.6%), and ten congenital (16.9%). Of the total, 46 (77.9%) were awaiting surgery and 13 (22.1%) were undergoing conservative treatment. The main causes of treatment delay: unavailability of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (19 - 41.3%); unavailability of specific surgical material (16 - 34.8%); difficulty of referral to our institution (6 - 13.1%); loss to follow-up (3 - 6.5%) and limitation in casting making (2 - 4.3%). The mean time between diagnosis and the first consultation is 17.25 months (0 - 140). The average surgical wait until December/2022 was 38.4 months (1 - 156). Conclusion: There is a lack of assistance in the steps of monitoring and treatment in the public health system, from directing the patient with scoliosis to the specialized center to performing the surgical procedure, mainly due to limitations in the use of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and the unavailability of specific materials to perform highly complex surgeries. Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the Results of Treatment.
CORRELATION BETWEEN CYPHOSE AND LORDOSE WITH THE FOOT SUPPORT OF ADOLESCENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
Authors: MOURÃO MAX MULLER BEZERRA , BARSOTTI CARLOS EDUARDO GONÇALVES , TOSTES GUSTAVO ALVES , TORINI ALEXANDRE PENNA , ANDRADE RODRIGO MANTELATTO , RIBEIRO ANA PAULA
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the correlation between the thoracic and lumbar Cobb angle and the type of foot, and the parameters of plantar support during gait in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Material and Methods: Sixty adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) were divided into three groups: normal foot (n=20), cavus foot (n=20), and flat foot (n=20). The Cobb angles of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis were evaluated by radiographic examination. The plantar arch was recorded the podoscope and calculated by the ratio between the midfoot and the total foot area. The adolescents performed the march on a 20-meter track, with their feet resting on the pressure platform, totaling an average of 12 steps of the foot (right and left). The variables evaluated were: contact area, peak pressure, and maximum force on the four regions of the feet: hindfoot (medial and lateral), midfoot, and forefoot. Results: There was a positive correlation between the Cobb angle of lumbar lordosis and the arch plantar cavus (r=0.40; p=0.048) and flat (0.25; p=0.004), with no significant correlations for the Cobb angle thoracic (p>0.005). The pressure peak strongly correlated with the cavus plantar arch (r=0.92, p=0.001) in the lateral hindfoot and forefoot region, while the flat foot with the midfoot region. Conclusion: The Cobb lumbar lordosis angle positively correlates with the plantar arch height and the plantar support pattern during gait in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Level of Evidence II; Observational and Cross-Sectional Study.
QUEUE PROFILE FOR PEDIATRIC SCOLIOSIS SURGERY IN A REFERENCE HOSPITAL IN THE BRAZIL’S MIDWEST
Authors: DORNELES FILHO SINVAL , DAHER MURILO TAVARES , LOMAZ MATEUS BERGAMO , MELO LUCAS LODOMIRO , ORCINO JULIANE LEITE , BITTAR NATHALIA AIDAR , SOUZA GABRIEL JOãO FRANCISCO DE , MORAES THIAGO VINíCIUS DE ASSIS , FELISBINO JúNIOR PEDRO , SILVA PAULO HENRIQUE MARTINS
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of the list of patients with pediatric scoliosis (0 to 18 years old) treated at a tertiary public hospital in the Midwest Region. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study of patients with scoliosis from the orthopedic service of a reference center was carried out, and data collected on age, sex, date of menarche, weight, height, etiology, curve classification, form of referral, treatment performed before and after care and waiting time for surgery after indication. The sample consisted of 60 patients randomly selected among those treated. Results: 60 patients were evaluated, 44 (73.3%) were female, and 16 (26.7%) were male, with a mean age of 13.4 years. Until the moment of the study, six patients underwent surgery after being treated at the reference center. Idiopathic scoliosis was the most frequent in 38 (63%) patients. No conduct had been performed in 47 (78.3%) patients before referral to the reference center. Aftercare at the reference center, surgical treatment was indicated in 44 (73.3%) patients. The mean waiting time for surgery after the indication was 22 months, ranging from 6 to 40 months. Conclusions: The list of patients with pediatric scoliosis treated at the reference center in the Midwest region is composed of young girls with idiopathic scoliosis who, for the most part, did not have the indication of using a brace before being referred to the reference center, and most of them had an indication for surgery for adequate treatment. Level of Evidence IV; Descriptive Study.
Missão na Terra das Árvores Tortas: Um jogo de RPG sobre o Cerrado
Authors: Silva Eliane Regina , Rossato Dirleane Ottonelli , Oliveira Fagner Junior Machado , Guido Anaclara , Dala-Corte Renato Bolson
Published: October 2023

Diante do desafio de traduzir o conhecimento científico para uma linguagem acessível ao público leigo e de contribuir para a educação ambiental nas escolas, elaboramos um jogo de tabuleiro no formato role-playing game (RPG) sobre o bioma Cerrado. Com esse jogo, objetivamos difundir o conhecimento sobre espécies nativas de plantas e animais do Cerrado e as fitofisionomias do bioma. A missão do jogo envolve a dispersão de sementes por animais e mostra a interdependência entre flora e fauna. Além disso, ao apresentar como personagens fictícios os grandes mamíferos do Cerrado, visamos que os participantes vivenciem as ameaças enfrentadas pela fauna devido a ações antrópicas. O jogo consiste em uma metodologia ativa que mobiliza competências e habilidades da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e está disponibilizado em um formato pronto para ser jogado. Apresentamos um relato de experiência, no qual descrevemos a utilização do jogo em turmas de Ensino Médio em um Centro de Ensino em Período Integral (CEPI) em Goiás, uma escola pública na região do Cerrado. As turmas participaram ativamente do jogo, incluindo estudantes com necessidades especiais e estudantes que não costumam participar de aulas que utilizam métodos tradicionais de ensino. Os estudantes afirmaram terem gostado de jogar e fizeram comentários positivos sobre o jogo, além de demonstrarem interesse em aprender mais sobre plantas e animais do Cerrado. Concluímos que o jogo de RPG do Cerrado pode ser utilizado como uma eficiente ferramenta de ensino.
Modelo educativo, prácticas pedagógicas y valoraciones de docentes en educación superior
Authors: Guerrero Claudia , Correal-Cuervo Rodrigo , Bohórquez-Olaya Claudia , Burgos-Diaz Jenny , Jaimes-Bernal Claudia , Montañez-Torres Carmenza
Published: October 2023

La educación superior desempeña un papel fundamental en la evolución y el desarrollo de los modelos educativos, en tanto contribuye a la formación especializada, la investigación, la inno-vación pedagógica y la preparación para carreras profesionales, entre otros aspectos importantes. Objetivo: analizar la apropiación de un modelo educativo basado en la teoría de la complejidad evidenciado en las prácticas pedagógicas y las valoraciones docentes en una institución de educación superior en Colombia. Metodología: estudio cualitativo fenomenológico, donde se aplicaron 266 entrevistas semiestructuradas a docentes. Se sistematizó la información con Atlas Ti versión 9.1. Resultados: la apropiación se evidencia en las prácticas pedagógicas, donde el docente asume un rol de guía, orientador y motivador dentro del proceso formativo e involucra de manera activa al estudiante; promueve espacios, experiencias afectivas y relacionales que aportan a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje; emplea pedagogías activas y estrategias tecnológicas que dinamizan los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Los docentes presentan una valoración positiva frente al modelo que contribuye al proceso formativo de los estudiantes desde las dimensiones disciplinar y humana. Las valoraciones negativas fueron pocas y se relacionaron con el tiempo que demanda la planeación de los procesos de enseñanza, aprendizaje, evaluación y el rol pasivo que asumen algunos estudiantes. Conclusiones: el modelo educativo basado en la complejidad se ha convertido en un reto, en su mayoría positivo para los docentes que se seguirá asumiendo debido al aporte que genera en el acto educativo en tanto aporta a una educación de calidad de la enseñanza y aprendizaje.
Relationship between the “Self” System and Students’ Regulatory Qualities during Educational Activity
Authors: Prokhorov A.O. , Kartasheva M.I. , Yusupov M.G.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the “Self” system’s role in the mental state’s self-regulation. The research is based on the concept of states mental regulation and the system-functional approach to the human psychic. According to the empirical research the specifics of the relationship between the “Self” system components and the factors combining various students’ regulatory qualities (self-regulation methods, copings, regulatory abilities, social self-control) are shown. The closest connections between regulatory qualities and the "Self" system components form, on the one hand, an integral indicator of the cognitive aspect of self—regulation, on the other - the self-esteem of personal qualities, self-confidence, as well as the cognitive component of the self-attitude. The features of the interrelation of the “Self” system components and the effectiveness of mental states self-regulation in various forms of educational activity (lecture, seminar, exam) are revealed. Decreasing the level of self-regulation effectiveness with increasing intensity of the educational situation is established. Consequently, the importance of the “Self” system in the regulation of mental states is shown. Which is revealed through the organization of relationships with regulatory qualities, the effectiveness of self-regulation, the choice of regulating ways in various life situations. The results of the study can be useful for psychologists developing techniques for mental states regulation supporting in various conditions of life.
The Influence of Different Types of Stress on Psychological Age
Authors: Finogenova T.A. , Berezina T.N. , Litvinova A.V. , Rybtsov S.A.
Published: October 2023

The article presents an analysis of modern research on the problem of the impact of stress on the biopsychological age of a person. Understanding the reasons for the increase in biopsychological age is important in the search for ways to slow down premature aging. Various types of stress are considered: combat stress (“war stress”), professional (work), retirement, COVID-19-related stress, as well as social isolation stress (“loneliness stress”). It is revealed that the “Stress of war” accelerates the pace of psychological (subjective), biological, epigenetic aging, causes a mismatch of biological and psychological ages. The consequence of occupational stress is an increase in the number of biomarkers of aging. Retirement stress and “loneliness stress” increase the biological age relative to the calendar. The impact of psychological stress in old age, as well as stress associated with an infectious disease, increases the immunological age and enhances immunological aging. All types of stress reduce the quality of life, increase the risk of premature aging and premature death. Based on the results of the review, it was suggested that one of the most effective factors capable of minimizing the harmful effects of stress on a person's biopsychological age is the psychological security of the individual.
Quality Of Life and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patient with Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Rath P.Rashmipriya , Senapati Puspanjali , Sahoo Bandita , Mohapatra Bishnupriya , Behera Subhasmita , Pradhan Sudeshna , Nayak Suchismita , Swain Sujata
Published: October 2023

Caregivers and family members of patients with long-term cardiovascular diseases often experience varying degrees of depression due to the significant changes in life style and the challenges associated with managing the condition. Adapting and modifying coping strategies as needed is crucial for caregivers to effectively decrease or manage stressful situations. The objectives of this study was to assess the quality of life and coping strategies among caregiver of cardiovascular patient. At IMS & SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar ,Odisha, a descriptive correlational research design was used. Purposive sampling selected 200 participants who completed a socio-demographic questionnaire. Two standardized scale s were employed: the WHOQOL-BREF scale to measure quality of life and the coping inventory for stressful situations to assess coping strategies. The study findings showed a significant negative correlation ( r = -0.338, p < 0.01) between quality of life and coping strategies, as indicated by Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient. This suggests that as, if the coping strategies is better, the quality of life is also better. Additionally, the study employed ANOVA and t-tests to examine the differences between quality of life and coping strategies. The study findings suggest that the quality of life of young individuals is more impacted by caregiving compared to the elderly. There is a significant negative correlation between quality of life and coping strategies, indicating that higher quality of life scores are associated with lower coping strategy scores. Conversely, better coping strategies are linked to better quality of life. Caregivers employ various coping strategies, and counselling can play a crucial role in providing emotional support, guidance, and practical advice to help caregivers manage challenges and maintain their well-being while caring for cardiovascular patients.
New Zealand Fault-Rupture Depth Model v.1.0: A Provisional Estimate of the Maximum Depth of Seismic Rupture on New Zealand’s Active Faults
Authors: Ellis Susan , Bannister Stephen , Van Dissen Russ , Eberhart-Phillips Donna , Boulton Carolyn , Reyners Martin , Funnell Rob , Mortimer Nick , Upton Phaedra , Rollins Chris , Seebeck Hannu
Published: October 2023

We summarize estimates of the maximum rupture depth on New Zealand’s active faults (“New Zealand Fault-Rupture Depth Model v.1.0”), as used in the New Zealand Community Fault Model v1.0 and as a constraint for the latest revision of the New Zealand National Seismic Hazard Model (NZ NSHM 2022). Rupture depth estimates are based on a combination of two separate model approaches (using different methods and datasets). The first approach uses regional seismicity distribution from a relocated earthquake catalog to calculate the 90% seismicity cutoff depth (D90), representing the seismogenic depth limit. This is multiplied by an overshoot factor representing the dynamic propagation of rupture into the conditional stability zone, and accounting for the difference between regional seismicity depths and the frictional properties of a mature fault zone to arrive at a seismic estimate of the maximum rupture depth. The second approach uses surface heat flow and rock type to compute depths that correspond to the thermal limits of frictional instabilities on seismogenic faults. To arrive at a thermally-based maximum rupture depth, these thermal limits are also multiplied by an overshoot factor. Both the models have depth cutoffs at the Moho and/or subducting slabs. Results indicate the maximum rupture depths between 8 (Taupō volcanic zone) and >30 km (e.g., southwest North Island), strongly correlated with regional thermal gradients. The depths derived from the two methods show broad agreement for most of the North Island and some differences in the South Island. A combined model using weighting based on relative uncertainties is derived and validated using constraints from hypocenter and slip model depths from recent well-instrumented earthquakes. We discuss modifications to the maximum rupture depths estimated here that were undertaken for application within the NZ NSHM 2022. Our research demonstrates the utility of combining seismicity cutoff and thermal stability estimates to assess the down-dip dimensions of future earthquake ruptures.
Adequação psicométrica de uma escala de medida de propensão à evasão
Authors: Ferrazza Adriana Cioato , Schmitt Jeovani , Andrade Dalton Francisco de Andrade , Konrath Andrea Cristina , Vincenzi Silvana Ligia
Published: October 2023

A pesquisa buscou analisar a evasão recorrendo à identificação de Funcionamento Diferencial dos Itens no contexto do ensino superior presencial em instituições de ensino superior pública e privada comunitária com aplicação do instrumento WWH- -dropout scale. A avaliação das propriedades psicométricas dos itens foi realizada por meio da Teoria de Resposta ao Item e o estudo do viés, pelo Método de Regressão Logística, comparando instituições pública e privada. A análise do viés dos itens identificou dois itens com funcionamento diferencial e o reposicionamento desses itens na escala revelou que o desempenho discente influencia mais a evasão na instituição privada do que na pública e contribui para a atuação antecipada e diferenciada das instituições de ensino na prevenção à evasão.
Stirring the hornet’s nest
Authors: Srijith  , Rajakumar S  , Siddappa Santhosh C
Published: October 2023

Hornets are widely distributed in India, and their stings manifest from non-specific skin lesions to fatal complications as a result of a myriad of proteins in the venom. We report a case of a 52-year-old man who was attacked by a swarm of hornets and succumbed four hours later in rural Davangere district. Forty sting marks were noted on autopsy. Histopathology revealed histiocytic infiltration surrounding sting marks and laryngeal subepithelial oedema. The cause of death was opined to be laryngeal oedema following anaphylaxis. We conclude that a focus on preventive strategies, public awareness programmes, and providing protective gear to the vulnerable is vital.
Immunohistochemical markers of the activity of apoptosis and proliferation in women with adenomyosis who had papillary thyroid carcinoma
Authors: Tronko M.D. , Danylova A.O. , Kalugina L.V. , Kosei N.V. , Kuchmenko T.M. , Bondarenko Y.M.
Published: October 2023

Research objectives: to evaluate the activity of apoptosis and proliferation mechanisms of eutopic endometrium in patients with adenomyosis who had a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).Materials and methods. 63 women of reproductive age were examined: group I – 31 patients with adenomyosis and PTC in history, group II – 32 patients with adenomyosis and normal thyroid status. The intensity of pelvic pain was assessed using a visual analog scale in all women. The material for morphological research was obtained with Pipelle biopsy of the endometrium in the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. A morphological study was performed on 30 biopsies of eutopic endometrium (15 samples from patients of group I and 15 samples from patients of group II). An immunohistochemical study was performed using monoclonal antibodies to cell-specific markers Bcl-2 (DAKO, clone 124) and Ki-67 (DAKO, clone MIB-1).Results. High expression of Bcl-2 was detected in the endometrial glandular epithelial cells (EGECs) in 70% and 62.5% of samples in group I and II respectively (р > 0.05), the number of Bcl-2-positive cells was significantly higher in samples from group I (80.0 ± 13.1% versus 60.0 ± 15.2% in group І and ІІ respectively, р < 0.05). In endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) high expression of Bcl-2 was detected in 90% and 100% of samples from group I and II respectively (р > 0.05), no significant difference in the number of positive cells was found between groups (18.9 ± 12.2% and 12.6 ± 9.1% in group І and ІІ respectively, р > 0.05). Expression of Ki-67 was detected in the EGECs in 70% and 62.5% (р > 0.05) of samples in group І and ІІ respectively and in the ESCs in 100% of samples from groups I and II respectively. The immunocytochemical Ki-67 labelling index was much more prominent in group I (45.0 ± 11.4% versus 25.8 ± 16.7% EGECs (р < 0.05); 26.5 ± 10.2% versus 16.3 ± 8.9% ESCs (р < 0.05) for group I and II respectively).Conclusions. Altered proliferation of the eutopic endometrium with marked resistance to apoptosis was found in reproductive aged female with adenomyosis and PTC in history, that is can be considered as a marker of the aggressiveness of the disease course in this cohort of patients.
The determinants of thatchers economic policy
Authors: Rogowska Beata
Published: October 2023

Research objective: The purpose of the article, is to determine what economic policy instruments M. Thatcher used in her economic activities, and indication which of the analyzed institutions in the light of New Institutional Economic theory (North, 2019) are factors of public acceptance of Thatcher's liberal - conservative reforms in United Kingdom and contributed to the re - election of her cabinet in 1983 and 1987. Methodology: To expose the impact of specific national formal institutions of a historical nature (not created by M. Thatcher's policies), and informal institutions, including the isolation of endogenous and exogenous factors determining the success of M. Thatcher, analysis of data from sources such as: IPSOS Political Monitor, IPSOSS MORI, Index of Economic Freedom, the Leadership capital index was used. In addition, key literature on the subject, as well as commentaries by experts on the life and work of M. Thatcher, were used for this discussion. Main conclusions: It is worth noting that elections in the UK are generally endogenous (Dubois, 2016). During the period of Thatcher's re - election, the institutional imbalance was compensated by the specificity of the British political system. Thatcher's performance was determined by the temporal matching of formal and informal institutions. Application of the study:. The article is intended for students of economics and all for whom the style of doing economic policy is important and its limitations. Originality/Novelty of the study: The novelty of the study is a look at Thatcher's policy from the perspective of NIE. Therefore, it can be the basis for contemporary analyzes of the conduct of economic policy by R. Sunak's Conservative Party.
The Origins of “Lawfare” and the Exploitation of Public International Law
Authors: Fisher Brad
Published: October 2023

This paper offers a transdisciplinary analysis of the abuse of public international law for geopolitical objectives, providing an analysis of the term lawfare, the only previously accepted term to describe this behavior. It concludes that the definition lawfare is inadequate for professional scholarly or policy-focused discourse and offers the notion of Malign Legal Operations (MALOPs) as a more appropriate term to encapsulate these actions. Furthermore, this paper emphasizes that the debate over the value-neutrality of the notion lawfare is complex, and the term is insufficiently defined to support its supposed neutrality, leading to opportunities for further exploitation by revisionist states and entities. Supporters of valueneutrality argue that distinguishing a “malign” variant of lawfare offers malicious practitioners more opportunities to make false claims against legitimate actors. However, the text counters that classification of malign behavior is based on objective and observable manipulations of legal systems rather than mere disagreement. Furthermore, the paper argues that lawfare is a doctrinally inappropriate term due to its contradictory nature, as it combines “law” and “warfare” despite serving as an alternative to military conflict. Using a single term to describe both legitimate and malicious legal actions is damaging to discourse and detracts from efforts to combat the misuse of legal systems. The research’s primary objectives include establishing the lack of a universally accepted definition for lawfare, demonstrating the unanswered question of value-neutrality, and highlighting the non-doctrinal nature of the term itself. It concludes that lawfare is no longer an appropriate term to describe these phenomena, advocating for the adoption of Malign Legal Operations to better represent the manipulation of legal domains for political ends.
Understanding Russia’s Actions in Ukraine as the Crime of Genocide (Translation into Ukrainian by Denys Azarov)
Authors: Azarov Denys , Koval Dmytro , Nuridzhanian Gaiane , Venher Volodymyr
Published: October 2023

This is the Ukrainian-language version of the article previously published in the Journal of International Criminal Justice (Denys Azarov, Dmytro Koval, Gaiane Nuridzhanian, Volodymyr Venher, Understanding Russia’s Actions in Ukraine as the Crime of Genocide, Journal of International Criminal Justice, Volume 21, Issue 2, May 2023, Pages 233–264, https://doi.org/10.1093/jicj/mqad018) by Oxford University Press. The translation is published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC BY 4.0. Abstract from an English edition. The new wave of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine that began on 24 February 2022, and the intensification of the armed conflict accompanied by grave breaches of international humanitarian law, has received significant scholarly attention. Many academic interventions have examined the developments in Ukraine through the frameworks of jus ad bellum and jus in bello. Some, however, have applied a genocide lens to make sense of reported numerous and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. This article contributes to the latter stream of scholarship by contextualizing the arguments for the existence of genocidal intent behind the seemingly unrelated crimes committed by the armed forces of the Russian Federation all over Ukraine. The authors pay particular attention to the language and pseudo-historical references used by Russia’s leaders as a justification for the invasion of Ukraine and argue that these statements and expressions indicate the existence of genocidal intent. This article also reflects on the issue of the systematic destruction of cultural heritage of Ukraine as further evidence of the intent to destroy the Ukrainian nation understood as a protected national group under the Genocide Convention, at least in part. Finally, the authors analyse the genocidal acts that have apparently been committed, including killings; the causing of serious bodily or mental harm; the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia, and the deliberate infliction of conditions of life aimed at the physical destruction of the Ukrainian nation. It is stressed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the destruction of the Ukrainian nation by Russia has been pursued through commission of these prohibited acts. Their nature and large-scale character serve as further evidence of genocidal intent to destroy the Ukrainian nation.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EDUCATOR’S LINGUISTIC PERSON EXPRESSION IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
Authors: Truba H. М.
Published: October 2023

The article is dedicated to the relevant issue of shaping the language personality of an educator in the context of the information society, particularly in popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The focus is on exploring the  relationship between the concepts of «information society» and the «language personality of an educator.» The article provides a detailed elucidation of the concept of «language personality» and emphasizes the significance of identifying a new type of personality – the «language personality in the information society.» Sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic characteristics of the language personality in this society are examined, and factors influencing its formation are identified. It is highlighted that there are intricate interconnections between the language personality and the knowledge circulating in the information space.
It is important to note that the formation of an individual’s personality occurs through language usage and the consumption of information, including from social media. The active use of social media platforms provides individuals with the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas, communicate with other users, and access a vast amount of information. However, it also carries risks in terms of encountering inappropriate, unreliable, or insufficiently substantiated information, which can negatively influence the formation of the language personality. Therefore, understanding the impact of social media on shaping linguistic attitudes, stereotypes, and communication styles of individuals becomes crucial.
The objective of the article is to investigate and justify the phenomenon of the language professional personality by studying the language personality of educators in the online environment. To achieve this, the following tasks are outlined: analyzing scientific works on understanding the language personality, studying the language and communicative behavior of educators based on research into their professional communication, and characterizing and analyzing professional language texts (both oral and written) as products of the language activity of professionals.
The research object is the professional language personality, while the subject is the language personality of educators online. The research methods include induction and deduction, theoretical generalization and modeling of the process of forming the professional competence of educators, and comparative analysis of the content, forms, and methods of the professional language culture.
NOTIONAL COMPONENT OF THE SEMANTIC STRUCTURE FOR THE CONCEPT «INTEGRITY»
Authors: Filippova N. M.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the interpretational analysis of the concept VIRTUE/INTEGRITY in Ukrainian and English languages which is caused by the current political, social and educational movement of Ukraine which, in its turn, seems impossible without understanding of universal conceptual dominants while Ukraine has been demonstrating its intention to be integrated into the global educational community. The importance of the study is promoted by the fact that virtue, in general, and academic integrity, in particular, as moral and ethical responsibility, are considered universal for Ukrainian language worldview. The analysis has revealed that this moral concept has been the object and subject of the theoretical studies in philisophy, ethics, theology, linguistic and cultural studies, cognitive linguistics. The aim of the article is to recognize the conceptual difference in comprehending the ethical category by the conceptual and verbal description of the logical and verbal conscience structure. The tasks presuppose semantic analysis and conceptual comparison of the concept structures in Ukrainian and English languages, which are performed by means of the analysis of Ukrainian and English lexicographical sources. The article describes the first stage of verbalizing analysis of this universal concept) the main characteristics of its verbal representations being honesty, purity, virtue and moral choice of a personality. Thus, the analysis has revealed the essential difference which is expressed in the English concept and is determined by understanding honesty as the obligatory integrity of the stable behaviour of the virtual person as a member of the community who perceives his/her responsibility.
Prawda jako przypadek praktyki uwagi na marginesie dogmatycznej koncepcji prawdy obiektywnej
Authors: Jaśkiewicz Jacek
Published: October 2023

The article has been thought as a contribution to the discussion on comprehension of truth within the framework of the domestic jurisprudence. The author, describing philosophical and theoretical assumptions with respect to positivism epistemology indicates - basing on the sources presented in this article - the transformations to which the concept of the so-called ‘objective truth’ was subject and the extent to which various political and social factors influenced the concept mentioned. As he concludes complexity and dynamics concerning transformations of the domestic legal culture, as well as conflicts between the written law and the practice are disclosed in lawyers’ attitude to the truth.
Arbërisht Literature as an Example of Preserving a Cultural Identity Abroad
Authors: Katolo Artur
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the origins of the literature of the Arbëreshë people and its impact on the survival of the language outside the country of origin. The cultural identity of the Italo-Albanians is marked by Byzantine inﬂuences: religion, economy, culture and military. The centuries-long, harsh Turkish occupation of Albania contributed to the cultural stagnation. Albanians in the territory of the Ottoman Empire were deprived of all rights, including the right to use their own language and profess their faith. The teaching of the Albanian language, as well as teaching in that language, and all publications were banned. Groups of Albanian refugees were welcomed in southern Italy as heroes and defenders of the faith. The few Albanian humanists were the descendants of immigrants educated in Ragusa, Padua or other Italian centres of research and education.
Process Parameters Optimization for Continuous Infrared Rice Bran Stabilizer and Assessment of Their Impact on Quality and Shelf Life
Authors: Tejaswini B. Siva , Madhava M. , Edukondalu L. , Kumar A. Ashok
Published: October 2023

Background: Rice bran is the most valuable by-product of the rice milling operation. The FFA level rises immediately after milling and bran oil becomes hazardous for consumption owing to its lower pH, rancid flavor and soapy taste. Methods: A continuous-type infrared rice bran stabilizer was designed and process parameters such as moisture content, thickness, power density and treatment time were optimized for their impact on FFA content of bran, capacity and energy demand of the stabilizer using response surface methodologies. Under constant power density and moisture content, it has been confirmed that the capacity decreases with infrared exposure time. Result: The capacity was minimum (6.7 kg/h) at 0.5 cm thickness and 5 min exposer times, whereas it was maximum (40.2 kg/h) at 1 cm bed thickness and 3 min exposer time. The energy demand rose as the power density and time of exposure increased while the bed thickness and moisture content remained constant, whereas the FFA lowered nonlinearly as the power density and exposure time increased. FFA content was shown to be low at lower bed thickness and moisture content and to increase slowly as thickness and moisture content increased to 0.8 cm and 15% (w.b), respectively. However, when bed thickness and moisture level increase further, FFA content raised dramatically.
Using Digital Technologies to Improve Tax Collection – the Case of Togo
Authors: Kang’oro Dorothy , Ngerero Fidele , Odongo Ignatius
Published: October 2023

The increasing digitalisation of African economies over the past decade, and the spread of mobile money and digital financial services (DFS), has given both opportunities and challenges to tax administrations in Africa. In theory, the use of digital technologies and expanded use of DFS can provide tax administrations with access to extensive new digitised data, increase transparency, and make the overall taxpayer experience easier. All this can ultimately improve the tax administration’s performance. However, studies show that tax administrations face important challenges in how to best develop their capacity to use digitised data, and to re-align operations and skills to new digitalised operating models. This paper is a policy-oriented qualitative study focusing on Togo. Like several African tax administrations, in 2014 the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) embarked on digital transformation. It invested in digital technologies, including e-Services such as Tmoney and Flooz, which were developed with telecom companies and banks. Our paper aims to provide more quantitative and qualitative evidence on enablers and inhibitors to adopting digital technologies and DFS, which will help African tax administrations to fully use their capabilities. We carried out inductive content analysis on qualitative data from key informant interviews and focus group discussions with key stakeholders. We also conducted online surveys of taxpayers from large and medium-sized enterprises. We triangulated the data from online surveys with data from the qualitative methodology to provide an objective analysis of the benefits of implementing digital technologies and DFS. We identified the independent variables and drivers that are critical to achieving OTR’s objectives for implementing digital technologies and DFS, and the dependent variables representing outcomes relating to OTR’s goals. Using survey data, we developed a regression model assessing the association between the drivers and outcomes, grouping them into key outcomes.
Does Practice Make Perfect? Insights from Pre-service EFL Teachers via Metaphors
Authors: EFEOGLU Gulumser
Published: October 2023

How pre-service EFL teachers conceptualize their professional identities has always been part of scientific inquiry since it is one of the fundamentals of language teaching settings. Yet, uncovering its interaction with constructs such as in-class practice has been only possible via a limited set of instruments one of which is the metaphor analysis. Hence, the aim of the current study was to figure out how pre-service EFL teachers with different experience backgrounds perceive their professional identities, namely English language teachers in the form of metaphors and then to understand if in-class practice either via micro-teachings or practicum courses had any say on their preferences. Data collected from 184 participants through the metaphor analysis methodology were analyzed qualitatively in line with the framework proposed in Saban, Kocbeker, Saban (2007). Results revealed that although choices were diversified practice type tested across three groups ranging from no experience to experienced affected pre-service EFL teachers’ metaphors. In specific, it was observed that there was a focus shift from a teacher centered account to a learner centered one in line with the accumulation of in-class practice.
Determinants of Switching Behavior of New Energy Vehicles in China: Evidence from Subjective Norms
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - This study investigates the determinants of the switching behavior of new energy vehicles in China. With the help of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and technology acceptance model (TAM), the moderating effect of subjective norms is discussed.
Design/Methodology/Approach - We develop and test conceptual models using data collected from 240 respondents in China. Then, SPSS 25.0, AMOS 21.0, PROCESS v3.3, and SmartPLS 4.0.9.2 were used for empirical tests.
Findings - The results show that perceived risk has a significant negative impact on switching intention, while perceived value and perceived ease of use have a significant positive impact on switching intention. Switching intention has a significant positive impact on user switching behavior. In addition, social identity has a positive correlation effect on attitude toward switching. Moreover, subjective norms have a moderating effect on the relationship between perceived risk, social identity, perceived value, perceived ease of use, and switching intention.
Research Implications - The theoretical significance of this study lies in the technology acceptance model (TAM), theory of planned behavior (TPB), and the theory of perceived risk, perceived value, and social identity are introduced into the model to expand the model. Its practical significance is to provide feasible suggestions for the new energy automobile industry to meet user expectations, playing a guiding and reference role for the subsequent rise of renewable energy cars, and promoting the outlawing of fuel-powered autos and the sustainable development of renewable energy vehicles.
External Cost-Benefit of Emission Control Routes between Korea and China Liner Shipping Networks
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations on air pollution for the shipping industry have been strict, and various related policies and projects are being implemented internationally to demonstrate eco-shipping. This study aims to design a new scheme for eco-shipping, namely Emission Control Routes (ECR) regarding ship operations, and to estimate social, environmental, and economic benefits through its implementation.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This study employed Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) analysis based on voyage segments to design the ECR domain. In addition, this analysis was conducted using data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) for 1,728 port calls in liner shipping between Korea and China. Finally, the amount of external cost was estimated by scenario analysis, which set the speed limit within ECR waters at 10, 11, and 12 knots.
Findings - The results found that if the ECR system is implemented in the liner service between Korea and China, social and environmental costs can be reduced by 26.17% - 40.61%, and ship operators can achieve cost savings of 45.07% - 66.99% in fuel costs.
Research Implications - This study is crucial as it explores a new direction of air environment policy for the shipping industry, and analyzes the cost-effectiveness following the scenario condition for implementing the ECR strategy. In addition, political performance can be created synergistically when existing environmental policies have the potential for collaboration with the Emission Trading System (ETS).
A Study on the Effect of Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Measures on Imports from China and Employment in Korea
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - The number of Korea’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) notifications is increasing, and TBT is recognized as a form of trade barrier. Furthermore, Korea is highly dependent on trade, and the proportion of imports from China is large. Therefore, this study analyzed the effect of TBT on imports from China and Korea’s employment.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This study aimed to analyze the impact of TBT in Korea on imports and employment in China. Therefore, TBT and other data from 1995 to 2017 were collected to form panel data. A gravity model was used to analyze the import effect of TBT, and import competition was used to analyze the employment effect. A Hausman test was performed to increase the accuracy of the panel analysis.
Findings - TBT had no effect on the import of the entire manufacturing industry and of manufacturing intermediate goods. However, as a result of analysis by detailed industry, TBT decreased the imports of electronic parts, electrical equipment, and steel industries. However, TBT had no effect on the plastics industry, and TBT rather increased the imports of the chemical industry. TBT had a positive effect on the number of employees of the manufacturing industry.
Research Implications - While previous literature conducted in Korea mainly focused on the impact of TBT by trading partners on exports, this study focuses on imports and employment. It is expected to fill gaps in existing studies.
The Influence of Seller Reputation and Trust in Streamers on Live Stream Shopping Purchase Intention: The Moderation Effect of Country Image
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - Live streaming e-commerce continues to increase Chinese consumer enthusiasm for purchasing foreign products. The current research focus in the field of live streaming e-commerce is on exploring the impact of various factors on consumer purchase attitudes and intentions. This study aims to investigate the effects of seller reputation in traditional e-commerce and trust in streamers in live streaming e-commerce on consumer purchase intentions. Additionally, it aims to analyze how the country image of Korea moderates the effects of seller reputation and trust in streamers on purchase intentions.
Design/Methodology/Approach - This study used the SmartPLS statistical software package to analyze a sample of 341 respondents. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to conduct path analysis and moderation effect analysis
Findings - This study found that in live streaming e-commerce, seller reputation and trust in streamer significantly influence consumer purchase attitudes. Country image plays a moderating role in the relationship between seller reputation and attitude. However, country image does not moderate the relationship between trust in streamer and attitude. These findings contribute to our understanding of the factors that shape consumer attitudes, and illuminate the role of the country image as a moderator in e-commerce.
Research Implications - This study has found that product country image plays a moderating role in the relationship between seller reputation and consumer purchase attitudes. It makes a theoretical contribution to existing e-commerce research, and explores the positive impact of product country image in cross-border e-commerce.
Analyzing Differences in Cruise Tourist Decision: Making Processes Based on Value Perception
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in the decision-making process of cruise travelers based on value perceptions. The analysis was conducted from the perspective of travelers seeking information online, and pre-decision, purchase decision, and post-sharing were analyzed to draw implications.
Design/Methodology/Approach - The research methodology of this paper is as follows. A survey was conducted among potential travelers who are planning a cruise trip, especially those who are exposed to the digital environment and make pre-trip research and purchase decisions online. After conducting factor analysis for each factor, the relationship between variables was verified through MANOVA. In addition, cluster analysis was used to check for differences between groups and to determine whether there were differences between groups for each variable.
Findings - As a result of the study, we were able to divide the clusters into three groups: low-, medium-, and high-value. For each cluster, we analyzed the difference in preference for digital tourism platforms at different stages of the cruise decision-making process. The results are reported in detail in the main text.
Research Implications - While previous studies have conducted empirical research by incorporating theories on the traveler purchase decision-making process, this study is significant in that it analyzes the differences between groups of digital travelers as they increasingly make purchases online. It is expected to show theoretical and practical implications.