bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Géneros musicales en la trilogía policíaca de Jean-Claude Izzo (1945-2000): Secuencias relacionales en una ciudad portuaria con ritmo de crimen
Authors: Luengo López Jordi
Published: December 2020

El presente estudio tiene por objeto dilucidar cómo Jean-Claude Izzo (1945-2000) secuencia las escenas que describe en el discurso textual de su trilogía policíaca (Total Khéops, Chourmo y Solea) en función de la música con la que las ambienta, intentando, a su vez, precisar qué elementos son los que le llevan a utilizar uno u otro género musical. Este se estructurará, asimismo, a partir de las distintas temáticas asociadas a los vínculos relacionales e identitarios que se establecen entre sus personajes, analizando, en cada una de ellas, la variedad de música que emplea Izzo para aclimatar los pasajes de su obra. Esclarecer esta conexión entre literatura y música nos permitirá determinar los vínculos discursivos que pueden crearse entre ambas manifestaciones artísticas con el fin de intensificar la sensación empática que siente el o la lector/a ante un fragmento donde la música emana de forma simbiótica con el texto escrito.
El cuaderno de campo de Palmira Jaquetti (1895-1963) sobre la Misión M12 (Barcelona, 1945) en el Fondo de Música Tradicional IMF-CSIC: introducción y edición
Authors: Ros-Fábregas Emilio
Published: December 2020

En 2020 se celebra el 125.º aniversario del nacimiento de Palmira Jaquetti (1895-1963), compositora, poeta y folclorista cuyo nombre no aparece en los principales diccionarios de música. Llevó a cabo una ingente labor de recogida de ca. 10 000 canciones tradicionales para la “Obra del Cançoner Popular de Catalunya” (1922-1936) —la mayoría siguen inéditas— y colaboró también con el Instituto Español de Musicología en la Misión M12 (1945) para recoger canciones de tradición oral en siete asilos de Barcelona. Las transcripciones de las ca. 450 canciones recogidas de la Misión M12 y las fichas con los datos de las personas que las cantaron pueden consultarse en el portal web del Fondo de Música Tradicional IMF-CSIC (https://musicatradicional.eu/source/130), pero el cuaderno de campo en el que Jaquetti anotó las vicisitudes de esa misión permanecía inédito. Este cuaderno, que se transcribe en esta aportación, es particularmente valioso por su interés etnomusicológico y social —al describir aspectos de la Barcelona de posguerra—, y desde el punto de vista literario como muestra de la prosa clara, sencilla, elegante y expresiva de una mujer extraordinaria.
Branding and Marketing in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Vaz Nafisa Fatima Maria , Parulekar Ajit
Published: December 2020

The pharmaceutical industry is at a phase where the need to embrace marketing and branding strategies on a larger scale has increased as compared to the past. In this chapter, the authors address the trends in which pharmaceutical branding has evolved over the years into something very different in today's world. The pharmaceutical products can be broken down into four types, which include the patented products, generics, branded generics, and the OTC market. This chapter looks at the branding activities that are carried out by each of these. The chapter highlights the learnings from the consumer marketing industry, the complexities involved in building a brand strategy, global challenges faced in branding in the pharma domain, some of the successful strategies that have been implemented in the pharmaceutical industry (success stories), and the future trends in this area.
A New Customer Brand Engagement Framework in Social Media
Authors: Brandão Amélia Maria Pinto da Cunha , Lopes André Filipe Rei , Rodrigues Paula
Published: December 2020

Brand researchers and practitioners acknowledge that brands have the power to create emotional relationships between customers and enterprises. Moreover, it is known that brands can sometimes reflect the strategic vision of a firm. The aim of this chapter is to capture the creation of an identity for a new brand and to create a framework to better manage customer brand engagement in social media. To the best of this author's knowledge, this research creates a new framework that allows managers better handling their social media strategy regarding engagement. This study contributes to the lack of studies regarding brand management in SMEs, found by Krake, Wong and Merrilees, and Merrilees, and more particularly, it addresses Ojasalo et al.'s gap regarding the few literature research about brand management in SMEs. Moreover, it provides some understanding of customer brand engagement evidenced through social media, which, according to Wallace et al., continues to present challenges.
Consumer Decision Making From a Beloved Brand
Authors: Borges Ana Pinto , Rodrigues Paula
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this study is to understand the main determinants that influence consumer decision-making processes applied to the purchase of the brand Aspirin. For this, a set of explanatory variables was considered that not only translated the general health habits of the population but also two variables that measure the establishment of a strong emotional relationship with the brand: self-brand engagement and brand love. The authors used a survey to collect the data, and in their treatment, they applied a factorial analysis and a logistic regression to explain consumer behavior. Emotional factors (self-brand engagement and brand love) are the most important factors in the consumer decision-making process of the Aspirin brand. The multifaceted black box of the consumer is also observed in the scope of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, which is the case of Aspirin. Marketers, health professionals, and public policymakers face a new challenge alongside the patient's health.
Emerging Trends and Techniques in Cloud-Based Data Analytics
Authors: S. G. Shaila , L. Monish , S. Lavanya , H. D. Sowmya , K. Divya
Published: December 2020

The new trending technologies such as big data and cloud computing are in line with social media applications due to their fast growth and usage. The big data characteristic makes data management challenging. The term big data refers to an immense collection of both organised and unorganised data from various sources, and nowadays, cloud computing supports in storing and processing such a huge data. Analytics are done on huge data that helps decision makers to take decisions. However, merging two conflicting design principles brings a challenge, but it has its own advantage in business and various fields. Big data analytics in the cloud places rigorous demands on networks, storage, and servers. The chapter discusses the importance of cloud platform for big data, importance of analytics in cloud and gives detail insight about the trends and techniques adopted for cloud analytics.
Nonlinear Filtering in Artificial Neural Network Applications in Business and Engineering
Authors: Galiautdinov Rinat
Published: December 2020

Within this chapter the author considers the possibility of applying modern IT technologies to implement information processing algorithms in the sphere of UAV motion control system. Filtration of coordinates and motion parameters of objects in the situation of uncertainty is carried out using nonlinear adaptive filters, such as: Kalman and Bayesian filters. The author considers numerical methods for digital implementation of nonlinear filters based on the convolution of functions, the possibilities of neural networks, and fuzzy logic for solving the problems of tracking UAV objects (or missiles), the math model of dynamics, the features of the practical implementation of state estimation algorithms in the frame of added additional degrees of freedom. The considered algorithms are oriented on solving the problems in real time using parallel and cloud computing.
The Challenges, Technologies, and Role of Fog Computing in the Context of Industrial Internet of Things
Authors: Chinthakunta Sasikala , Chigarapalle Shoba Bindu , E. Sudheer Kumar
Published: December 2020

Typically, the analysis of the industrial big data is done at the cloud. If the technology of IIoT is relying on cloud, data from the billions of internet-connected devices are voluminous and demand to be processed within the cloud DCs. Most of the IoT infrastructures—smart driving and car parking systems, smart vehicular traffic management systems, and smart grids—are observed to demand low-latency, real-time services from the service providers. Since cloud includes data storage, processing, and computation only within DCs, huge data traffic generated from the IoT devices probably experience a network bottleneck, high service latency, and poor quality of service (QoS). Hence, the placement of an intermediary node that can perform tasks efficiently and effectively is an unavoidable requirement of IIoT. Fog can be such an intermediary node because of its ability and location to perform tasks at the premise of an industry in a timely manner. This chapter discusses challenges, need, and framework of fog computing, security issues, and solutions of fog computing for IIoT.
Knowledge-Driven Autonomous Robotic Action Planning for Industry 4.0
Authors: Kattepur Ajay
Published: December 2020

Autonomous robots are being increasingly integrated into manufacturing, supply chain, and retail industries due to the twin advantages of improved throughput and adaptivity. In order to handle complex Industry 4.0 tasks, the autonomous robots require robust action plans that can self-adapt to runtime changes. A further requirement is efficient implementation of knowledge bases that may be queried during planning and execution. In this chapter, the authors propose RoboPlanner, a framework to generate action plans in autonomous robots. In RoboPlanner, they model the knowledge of world models, robotic capabilities, and task templates using knowledge property graphs and graph databases. Design time queries and robotic perception are used to enable intelligent action planning. At runtime, integrity constraints on world model observations are used to update knowledge bases. They demonstrate these solutions on autonomous picker robots deployed in Industry 4.0 warehouses.
Adapting Education to the Needs of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists
Authors: Sepodes Bruno , Rocha João Pedro , Figueira Maria-Eduardo
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this chapter is to further explore how the global vision for the future of pharmacy education shared by many stakeholders and catalyzed by the launch of the workforce development goals by the International Federation of Pharmacy (FIP) was transformed into a specific cluster of academic goals. In this chapter, the expected impact of the Pharmaceutical Workforce Development Goals in academia and pharmacy education will be further explored, with a special focus on a consensual group of statements that would be become known as “The Nanjing Statements.” The chapter explores how all these factors contributed to the change of the way the pharmaceutical workforce is educated, and how the challenge is currently being met.
Bridging Pharmacy Education and Health Humanities
Authors: Cavaco Afonso Miguel , Pires Catarina Martins , Dias Margarida Pinto , Martins Cecília Beecher , Casal Teresa , Cabral Maria de Jesus
Published: December 2020

Pharmacy education is largely based on learning elements of disease and the corresponding elements of treatment, using the natural sciences and the biomedical perspective. While this is central for competent pharmacists in working on the research, production, and use of drugs, many professionals deal with people suffering from ill-health. Developing clinical roles requires, besides the traditional pharmaceutical knowledge, the ability to understand illness experiences from the perspectives of patients and significant others. Health humanities provide important resources to link human traits and biomedical knowledge, essential for sensitive and responsive pharmacy practice. The chapter aims to explore emerging opportunities for pharmacists' thinking and working with patients offered by the developing movement of health humanities and narrative medicine.
Citizen Participation in Community Surveillance
Authors: Mols Anouk
Published: December 2020

Despite their recent emergence, WhatsApp neighbourhood crime prevention (WNCP) groups are an already pervasive phenomenon in the Netherlands. This study draws on interviews and focus groups to provide an in-depth analysis of the watchfulness and surveillance activities within these groups. The conceptualisation of WNCP through the lens of practice theory shows that the use of ICTs in the form of WhatsApp amplified all three dimensions of neighbourhood watchfulness practices. It examines how friction at the intersections of materialities, competencies, and meanings affect neighbourhood dynamics as well as the personal lives and experiences of people involved. While voluntary citizen participation in crime prevention leads to an increase in social support, feelings of safety, and active prevention of break-ins, it also defaults to forms of lateral surveillance which transcend digital monitoring practices. Pressing issues related to social media use, participatory policing, surveillance, and the normalisation of distrust and intolerance have an impact beyond its localised Dutch context.
The Role of Big Data and Business Analytics in Decision Making
Authors: Neves Pedro Caldeira , Bernardino Jorge Rodrigues
Published: December 2020

The amount of data in our world has been exploding, and big data represents a fundamental shift in business decision-making. Analyzing such so-called big data is today a keystone of competition and the success of organizations depends on fast and well-founded decisions taken by relevant people in their specific area of responsibility. Business analytics (BA) represents a merger between data strategy and a collection of decision support technologies and mechanisms for enterprises aimed at enabling knowledge workers such as executives, managers, and analysts to make better and faster decisions. The authors review the concept of BA as an open innovation strategy and address the importance of BA in revolutionizing knowledge towards economics and business sustainability. Using big data with open source business analytics systems generates the greatest opportunities to increase competitiveness and differentiation in organizations. In this chapter, the authors describe and analyze business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) and four popular open source systems – BIRT, Jaspersoft, Pentaho, and SpagoBI.
E-Government Policy Implementation in Thailand
Authors: Dyussenov Mergen , Almeida Lia
Published: December 2020

This chapter investigates the current e-government and ICT policy in Thailand from an actor-centered perspective. It reviews existing literature on e-government implementation, while looking into the interaction of government institutions and citizens. It seeks to answer questions, such as the following: What are the key actors in driving the implementation of e-government policies in Thailand? How do Thai citizens perceive e-government efforts and ICT policy implementation especially in the context of present military government power? What are some of the risk factors typically embedded in e-government initiatives and policies implemented in Thailand? Some scholars specifically emphasize the key role of central government institutions in driving the e-government and ICT policy implementation pointing at its readiness to transform toward E-Government 4.0. These observations notwithstanding, issues related to the often-omitted crucial role of citizens and local customers in driving policy implementation and the problem of digital divide remain across much of the developing world.
Optoelectronic Devices Fusion in Machine Vision Applications
Authors: Flores-Fuentes Wendy , Rivas-Lopez Moises , Hernandez-Balbuena Daniel , Sergiyenko Oleg , Rodriguez-Quiñonez Julio Cesar , Rivera-Castillo Javier , Lindner Lars , Basaca-Preciado Luis C. , Murrieta-Rico Fabian N. , Gonzalez-Navarro Felix F.
Published: December 2020

This chapter presents the application of optoelectronic devices fusion as the base for those systems with non-linear behavior supported by artificial intelligence techniques, which require the use of information from various sensors for pattern recognition to produce an enhanced output. It also included a deep survey to define the state of the art in industrial applications following this tendency to identify and recognize the most used optoelectronic sensors, interconnectivity, raw data collection, data processing and interpretation, data fusion, intelligent decision algorithms, software and hardware instrumentation and control. Finally, it exemplifies how these technologies implemented in the industry can also be useful for other kinds of sector applications.
Recognition System by Using Machine Vision Tools and Machine Learning Techniques for Mobile Robots
Authors: Vega Jesús Elias Miranda , Chaidez Anastacio González , García Cuauhtémoc Mariscal , López Moisés Rivas , Fuentes Wendy Flores , Sergiyenko Oleg
Published: December 2020

The systems based on image recognition play an important role in many cases where inspection methods are critical for industrial processes. Machine vision is required in industry for monitoring and detecting objects in real-time applications. Industrial robots are increasingly used in a variety of industries and applications such as manipulators and mobile robots. These devices are necessary for dangerous work conditions and tasks that humans cannot do; however, these industrial robots can also do some human activities such as transport material, select, and identify objects. In order to substitute human capabilities is no easy task. Nevertheless, the use of artificial intelligence has been replacing some human activities for increased productivity. By supporting machine learning technologies, this chapter presents a k nearest neighbors' algorithm for image classification of mobile robots to detect and recognize objects.
How to Estimate Strategic Partnerships on the Basis of Quality Criteria in Logistics Systems
Authors: Kmetec Anja , Kač Sonja Mlaker , Gumzej Roman
Published: December 2020

Due to increasing competition in the international market, organisations are facing daily challenges. The market has become global and international, so organisations are forced to incorporate intelligent logistics systems to facilitate operations. It is important for organisations to know with whom and on what basis to enter strategic partnerships. The article discusses theories related to ISO standards that support intelligent logistics systems, and strategic partnerships. First, the authors present the links of standards that represent the tool of intelligent logistics systems. The authors describe the partnerships and indicators of logistics systems that affect the integration of the supply chain. The research is based on the analysis of supply data obtained by the authors from the purchasing system of the organisation. In conclusion, the authors present the results of the analysis.
Government and Industry Relations in Cybersecurity
Authors: Lanzendorfer Quinn
Published: December 2020

The existing domains of warfare are land, sea, air, space, and now cyberspace. Once President Obama addressed the public on the cybersecurity threat and Executive Order 13636 was issued, the government gained traction in creating policy and collaborating with industry to gain a better presence in the U.S. Industry owns, operates, and controls most of the critical infrastructure in the U.S. and is perceived to have better knowledge, skills, and abilities in cybersecurity operations and capabilities. This study seeks to fill a gap that currently exists in scholarly research in the areas of partnerships in cybersecurity. Using the innovative e-Delphi electronic method to collect qualitative and quantitative data from experts, this study explores the competency, expertise, and partnership aspects of the U.S. Government and industry relationship in cybersecurity organizations.
Soft Skill-Based Training Model for Employee Retention
Authors: Dhyani Ashish , Dimri Rajat , Gairola Vikas
Published: December 2020

This study aims to assess the role and importance of Soft skills-based training in the hotels of Delhi NCR (national capital region). Such skill sets are required to motivate the employees so that they can work effectively and efficiently. The study signifies that such essential skills (e.g., team management skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, technical skills, communication and presentation skills, self-discipline, computer skills) are not only important for the personnel associated with hospitality industry but at the same time such skills helps in employee retention also. Data was collected through a questionnaire on Likert scale of 5 during a period of 9 weeks between October and November 2019. The findings suggested that employee retention which is a major issue in hospitality industry can be tackled when the service employees through proper training are coupled with the above-mentioned skillsets. This in turn can contribute significantly towards increased guest satisfaction, retention of both guests and employees and hence leading to increased revenue generation.
The Tipping Point
Authors: Oh Soo Kwang , Hong Seoyeon , Park Hee Sun
Published: December 2020

While previous researchers have addressed motivations to join and continue using social media, this paper focuses on why users quit certain social media and change their favorite platforms, such as the current shift from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram and Snapchat. Furthermore, this exploratory study seeks to build an understanding of social media usage and motivations for switching from a cross-cultural perspective by comparing findings from Korean and U.S. users. Findings from 19 focus group sessions (n = 118) highlight influences regarding modes of usage, user control, commitment, addiction, privacy, perceived relationships, self-construals, and social/cultural trends. Findings are further analyzed and compared in light of relevant theoretical frameworks and cultural differences.
Today Is Your Birthday!
Authors: Morah Doris Ngozi , Uzochukwu Chinwe Elizabeth
Published: December 2020

Facebook birthdays have become increasingly trendy among young people globally and in Africa since the arrival of smart technologies. The study investigates the idea of celebrating birthdays on Facebook among selected Nigerian university students and reactions to this new trend. Using the diffusion of innovations theory and mixed research methods, in-depth interviews were conducted on six respondents, and profile activities of 300 Facebook users' content was analysed to investigate the research objectives. Findings demonstrate that most users found it convenient and economical to celebrate birthdays on Facebook. Online celebrations offer more global online visibility than offline parties leading to the formation of digital cultures and connections. The result led to a proposal for the bicultural convergence model that explains user experiences to social media effect. Poor network and high-cost data tariff, among others, posed challenges. The study recommends the provision of cheap or free internet access in Nigeria and Africa to enable increased growth of the digital social culture.
A serious fit of cough: A 66-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis presenting with spontaneous intercostal lung herniation after coughing. Case report and pathophysiological discussion
Authors: Gerloni Riccardo , Artusi Nicola , Sisto Ugo Giulio , Tollot Saverio , Copetti Roberto
Published: December 2020

We present a case of a 66-year-old man with history of myasthenia gravis, severe obesity and osteopenia self-presented to our Emergency Department (ED) with severe pain in his left hemithorax, occurred after an episode of cough three days before. No history of trauma was reported. The patient underwent a chest-XR showing uncomplicated spontaneous fractures of the 5th and 6th left ribs. He was therefore discharged with appropriate analgesic treatment. Five days later, the patient came back to our ED for a wide left abdominal hematoma, though hemodynamically stable and eupneic. A CT-scan with contrast showed a rare and unexpected spontaneous left intercostal lung herniation complicated with a diffuse subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax, loculated bilateral pleural effusion and abdominal hematoma. The patient was admitted, treated conservatively and safely discharged after two weeks. We also provide a pathophysiological discussion of the case and a literature review.
Family ENgagement in Intensive Care Environments (FENICE): A quasi-experimental study protocol
Authors: Danielis Matteo , Palese Alvisa , Terzoni Stefano , Destrebecq Anne
Published: December 2020

Even if health care professionals should take into account the active involvement of families in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), little research that investigates family member’s contributions to care and includes its outcomes on both the family itself and the patient care, is available. The aim of this research project is to assess the effects of a family engagement program on family members’ satisfaction and on patients’ well-being and quality of life. A quasiexperimental study with two non-randomized groups (94 per each group) will be performed in two general ICUs of an Academic Italian Hospital. The intervention will be carried out in a single ICU and it consists of family members’ involvement in the care of their loved ones by means of bed physical exercises and simple care tasks. Participants will be evaluated through manifold outcomes: family satisfaction, assessed with the FS-ICU tool within 48 hours after ICU discharge; patients’ sense of well-being, measured with a visual analogue scale within 30 minutes after the time period of a visit; and the quality of life, investigated with the SF- 12 questionnaire within the first 48 hours after admission to ICU, at three and six months after ICU discharge by telephone. From July 2020, 188 subjects are going to be enrolled throughout the year. The latest data will be collected in December 2021 to allow the completion of the follow-ups of all participants. First, this study constitutes a significant step in a research agenda aimed at deepening the nursing sensitive outcomes in ICUs and the quality of hospital care. Secondly, the results of this study might have the potential to provide a better understanding of how families may modify patients’ outcomes and whether family members would benefit from an involvement program.
RAPID score in Covid-19 patients: a clinical-radiological index for the safe discharge from the Emergency Department. A preliminary report
Authors: Vaccher Filippo , Paolillo Ciro , Di Meo Nunzia , Ramanzin Marco , Ravanelli Marco , Maroldi Roberto , Farina Davide
Published: December 2020

To evaluate the performance of a clinical-radiological index (RAPID-Covid score) in achieving Safe Discharge (SD) of patients accessing the Emergency Department (ED) with symptoms suggesting Covid-19. Clinical and radiological data were retrospectively collected from 853 consecutive patients admitted to the ED during the pandemics with symptoms suggesting Covid-19. Illness severity was graded with RAPID-Covid score, composed of chest X-ray findings, clinical symptoms and PaO2/FiO2. Patients with RAPIDCovid score ≥5 were admitted. Primary outcome was SD of patients to home care. SD was defined as survival of the patient, without evidence of second access to ED requiring hospitalization. 212/853 patients were discharged. 27/212 had a score ≥5 but refused admission. 185/212 were discharged with score <5: 147/185 (79,5%) survived and did not re-access ED; 1/185 (0,5%) died at home after first ED-dismissal; 37/185 (20,0%) had a second access. Of these 15/37 (8,1%) were newly dismissed and one of them (1/15) died at home; 22/37 (11,9%) were hospitalized, 1/22 died during hospitalization. SD was obtained in 161/185 patients (87%). Readmissions occurred 5,1±2,6days from first discharge. Follow-up was 16,7±6,0days. RAPID-Covid score proves useful for SD of Covid-19 to home care. 6-10days may further increase confidence.
Preparation and characterization of ethylcellulose microspheres for sustained-release of pregabalin
Authors: Yasin Haya , Al-Taani Bashar , Salem Mutaz Sheikh
Published: December 2020

Background and purpose:

Pregabalin is used in the treatment of epilepsy, chronic pain, and other psychological disorders. Preparation of pregabalin in the sustained-release formulation will enhance patient compliance and reduce the incidence of side effects. The aim of this study was to prepare sustained-release microspheres for pregabalin utilizing ethylcellulose and evaluate the processing factors that influence the fabrication and the performance of the prepared microspheres.

Experimental approach:

The microspheres were prepared using the water-oil-oil double emulsion solvent evaporation method. Microspheres were characterized for particle size, encapsulation efficiency, and in vitro drug release. The influence of the processing variables on the characteristics of the prepared microspheres was studied. Microspheres solid-state characterization performed using differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

Findings/Results:

The results described in the context of the current work illustrated the suitability of the water-oil-oil system in the preparation of sustained-release microspheres for pregabalin. The optimum formulation was prepared at a drug to polymer ratio of 1:3 w/w, stirring speed of 600 rpm, surfactant concentration of 1.5%, and external phase volume of 150 mL. This formula produced microspheres particle size in the range 600-1000 μm, with 87.6% yield, and 80.14 ± 0.53% encapsulation efficiency. Drug release from the microspheres was found to be diffusion controlled, with a pH-independent behavior.

Conclusion and implication

The current work presented a successful attempt to fabricate a sustained-release microsphere comprising pregabalin. This will help overcome the frequent dosing problems with conventional pregabalin dosage forms and improve product performance.
Protective effects of a standardized extract of Iris germanica on pancreas and liver in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Authors: Mahdinezhad Mohammad Reza , Hooshmand Sara , Soukhtanloo Mohammad , Jamshidi Shirin Taraz , Ehtiati Sajad , Ghorbani Ahmad
Published: December 2020

Background and purpose:

Previous studies have shown the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and hypolipidemic activities of Iris germanica. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Iris germanica rhizomes on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Experimental approach:

Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into four groups including a normal control group, diabetic control group, diabetic groups treated for 4 weeks with 100 and 200 mg/kg/day of the Iris germanica extract (IGE).

Findings/Results:

Induction of diabetes significantly decreased the body weight gain and considerably increased the serum levels of glucose, triglyceride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Diabetes also diminished the antioxidant capacity of the liver (decrease of thiol groups) and significantly degenerated pancreatic islands. The IGE at both doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg significantly reduced the levels of glucose, triglyceride, AST, ALT, and ALP. Moreover, IGE increased the total antioxidant capacity of the liver and ameliorated pancreatic island morphology. The extract had no significant effect on body weight and BUN level.

Conclusion and implication:

These findings suggest that Iris germanica rhizomes inhibits the progression of hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia and has protective effects against diabetes-induced injury of the liver and pancreas. Therefore, this plant has the potential to be used as a natural product for controlling diabetes.
Fano quiver moduli
Authors: Franzen Hans , Reineke Markus , Sabatini Silvia
Published: December 2020

We exhibit a large class of quiver moduli spaces, which are Fano varieties, by studying line bundles on quiver moduli and their global sections in general, and work out several classes of examples, comprising moduli spaces of point configurations, Kronecker moduli, and toric quiver moduli.
A weak Lefschetz result for Chow groups of complete intersections
Authors: Lewis James , Shtayat Jenan
Published: December 2020

We introduce a weak Lefschetz-type result on Chow groups of complete intersections. As an application, we can reproduce some of the results in [P]. The purpose of this paper is not to reproduce all of [P] but rather illustrate why the aforementioned weak Lefschetz result is an interesting idea worth exploiting in itself. We hope the reader agrees.
The Combination Effects of Age-Related Bone Mechanical Property, Cortical Bone Thickness and Incisal Relationship on Biomechanical Performance of Narrow Diameter Implant Placed in Atrophic Anterior Maxilla: Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Chaichanasiri Ekachai , Inglam Samroeng
Published: December 2020

Atrophic anterior maxilla edentulous space could pose a significant challenge to successful osseointegrated implant due to inadequate labio-palatal dimensions. The load transferring to surrounding bone is a key factor for the long-term success of implant treatment. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of bone quality change in age-related bone mechanical property (AMP), cortical bone thickness (CBT) and incisal relationship (ICR) on the biomechanical performance of narrow diameter implant placed in atrophic anterior maxilla via finite element method. Three-dimensional models of a narrow diameter implant and an anterior maxillary bone were constructed. Eighteen different clinical situations including two CBTs [thin (0.5 mm) and thick (1.0 mm)], three AMPs [young, middle and old ages] under three ICRs [a low overbite (LO), a mean overbite (MO), a high overbite (HO)] were studied under the loading of 50.1 N. From the results, it is crucial to consider the critical situations of narrow diameter implant placed in atrophic anterior maxilla where the combination of the thin CBT, old age-AMP and HO-ICR clinical situation which induce surrounding bone resorption and implant damage.
The Bilingual Usage Dictionary
Authors: Gabrovšek Dušan
Published: December 2020

The paper highlights the dictionary of English usage as a type of specialized language dictionary. Such dictionaries have been created in either the time-honored prescriptivist tradition or the more recent descriptivist one. Virtually all dictionaries of English usage are monolingual, i.e. all-English. While most dictionaries of English usage have been designed for native speakers of English, there are also a few notable works made particularly for non-native speakers of the language. The main part of the paper is devoted to the suggestion and formulation of guidelines for creating a bilingual, specifically English/Slovene encoding-oriented usage dictionary as a useful, reliable, varied, and user-friendly work of reference intended primarily for advanced-level Slovene speakers of English. The dictionary offers some features that are uncommon in today’s dictionaries, especially the use of both languages in many entries, and some entries challenging the user to find the solution to the language problem listed for themselves. The final section presents 20 selected entries from the envisioned usage dictionary.
Does Phonetics = Pronunciation? 100 Years of Phonetics in Pronunciation Teaching
Authors: Ashby Patricia
Published: December 2020

The short answer to the question in the title is: not exactly, no. This paper examines the confusion between phonetics on the one hand and pronunciation on the other. It looks at what phonetics actually is (its acoustic, articulatory and auditory components), and attempts to dispel the popular myth that studying or teaching ‘(English) phonetics’ and studying or teaching ‘(English) pronunciation’ are one and the same thing – in fact, the former is general phonetics, the latter applied phonetics. Reviewing 100 years of thoughts about English pronunciation teaching (from Daniel Jones to Geoff Lindsey) it examines the contribution phonetics is considered to make in this field, looking at the roles of both phonetic theory and ear-training in pronunciation acquisition from teachers’ and learners’ perspectives. It concludes by summarizing what phonetics today can offer the language learner.
Development of a Productive Derivational Pattern on the Basis of Loan Translation?
Authors: Petrak Marta
Published: December 2020

This paper deals with the question of the formation of Croatian adjectives with the prefix među-. While such adjectives were very rare in late 19th and early 20th century, an analysis of relevant lexicographic works and digital corpora demonstrated that their number started to become larger in later 20th century, culminating in recent decades. Today, the [među-N-Suff]Adj derivational pattern is a productive, accounting for 134 adjectives with a frequency of ten occurrences or more retrieved from the largest extant Croatian web corpus, hrWaC. On the basis of an analysis of available older lexicographic works and digital corpora, it can be concluded that među- prefixed adjectives first entered into Croatian as loan translations (calques) of Latin(ate) and German terms. According to more recent lexicographic works and digital corpora, later on, and especially in recent decades, which coincided with a growing English influence on Croatian, među- prefixed adjectives were probably produced as equivalents of English inter- prefixed adjectives. The number of među- prefixed adjectives, as well as the variety of semantic domains in which they are used, testify to the fact that the [među-N-Suff]Adj pattern is well-established and productive in contemporary Croatian. The analysis of Croatian među- prefixed adjectives in this paper could contribute to shedding more light on the question of morphological borrowing phenomena in general.
Equality and Diversity Management Inside the Institutions of the European Union
Authors: Manessi Silvia
Published: December 2020

The aim of this paper is to analyse the legal framework regulating the careers of civil servants working for the EU institutions and reveal how the values of equality and diversity are communicated and embedded in their daily lives. The research examines the English language used in the HR legal framework of the EU institutions and explores the linguistic aspects related to equality and diversity management and inclusive language.

The starting point of this research is the idea that the European Union is based on the values of democracy, the rules of law and the equal treatment of its citizen, who are celebrated for their diversity. It is thus highly relevant to look at the EU in action and see if it is consistent in the understanding and application of these values.

The methodological approach of this research entailed the creation and analysis of a unique corpus composed of all the applicable HR legal provisions in force within the EU institutions, and the examination of the linguistic features (word lists by frequency, concordances, collocations and lexical bundles) of the terminology related to four different areas of equality and diversity – the LGBTI community, gender, the elderly and persons with a disability – with the final aim to take stock of the related developments in the use of the English language.

The results indicate that the language used in the EU HRM legal framework is not in line with the EU values of equality and diversity, and the research concludes with highlighting possible improvements of the language used in the corpus.
Analysis of Linguistic Features in the French Translation of Osofisan’s Once Upon Four Robbers
Authors: Faniran Keji Felix
Published: December 2020

From the onset, a linguistic feature is often one of the essential tools in analysing a literary work, and obviously it is sine qua non in translation studies. Many studies have been done on Osofisan’s Once Upon Four Robbers but the issue of translations made by non-Yoruba native speaker where the material contains Yoruba cultural items is a contentious one. Once Upon Four Robbers (1980) was translated by Nicole Medjigbodo (2003). The study employs descriptive and comparative research methods in analysing random data taken from the source and target texts. We adopt Seleskovitch and Lederer’s interpretative theory of translation (1970s). The theory postulates that the translation of a text should produce the same cognitive, affective and aesthetic effects on target readers as the original text does. The study, therefore, examines how to avoid translation loss or mistranslation and thus ensure that indigenous thoughts in African drama texts can be retained or translated with the use of illustrative devices. The study therefore concludes that the text is rich in Yoruba cultural features as the playwright is a Yoruba man, and the speech flow (intonation, accentuation and register) in the translated version is in line with the source text. This shows that the translated play can be performed in the same way and as effectively as the original.
Kinder- und Jugendliteratur
Authors: Valenčič Arh Urška
Published: December 2020

Kinder Mit dem Buch Kinder- und Jugendliteratur legt der Verlag Ferdinand Schöningh einen UTB-Band aus der Reihe Standard Wissen Lehramt – Studienbücher für die Praxis vor. Die Reihe richtet sich an Lehramtstudierenden, Referendare, Lehrerinnen und Lehrer in der Berufseinstiegsphase sowie an alle Fortbildungsteilnehmer in der Ausbildung und in der späteren pädagogischen Tätigkeit. Das Werk der Autorinnen Gina Weinkauff und Gabriele von Glasenapp ist schon auf den ersten Blick ein ansprechendes und besonders für diejenigen, die sich einen elementaren und kompetenten Einblick in das Thema verschaffen wollen, ein anregendes Buch.
Représentation et interprétation du concept de pofigisme dans le récit de Sylvain Tesson « Le Train »
Authors: Kazakova Ekaterina Vladimirovna , Voskressenskaia Natalia Aleksandrovna
Published: December 2020

L’article propose l’analyse des moyens lexicaux, stylistiques et structuraux servant à présenter le concept culturel russe (slave) qui exprime un certain fatalisme dans la manière d’appréhender et de vivre la vie. Cette particularité a été décrite et analysée, en parallèle avec le savoir-vivre, par l’écrivain français Sylvain Tesson. Des éléments sémantiquement opposés sont choisis pour introduire des comparaisons métaphoriques de deux cultures assez distinctes. Les lexèmes choisis pour rendre compte de cette opposition et leur sémantique mettent en valeur la différence des visions du monde et l’acception de soi dans sa propre culture : l’action fait face à l’inertie. L’auteur ne semble pourtant pas décidé à se positionner : le choix des lexèmes et les collocations non évidentes en sont le reflet. Le champ lexical du « pofigisme », tel que l’emploie l’auteur, est constitué des lexèmes dont la sémantique sous-entend que le narrateur n’accepte pas cette vision du monde, même si elle est envisagée comme une certaine vérité. Cette dernière idée est soutenue par la structure du récit qui suit les étapes de l’initiation rituelle. Malgré l’image relativement positive du « pofigiste », les lexèmes constituant son noyau démontrent le contraire.
Savaş Sonrası Lübnan Sanatında İmge ve Mekân: In This House (2005)
Authors: GELDİ Songül
Published: December 2020

Bu çalışmada, siyasi temsili tarihsel bağlamda reddedilen 1975-1990 Lübnan/Beyrut İç Savaşını, temsil krizi etrafında ele alan çağdaş sanatçı Akram Zaatari’nin In This House/Fi Haza Al Bayt (2005) adlı filmi mekân, imge ve bellek ilişkisi bağlamında ele alınmıştır. Sanatın görünürlülük ve zaman bağlantısını imge üzerinden kurması, imge ve bellek arasındaki ortaklık/ilişki üzerinden tartışılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Lübnan devletinin amnezik resmi anlatısının eleştirisi ve aynı zamanda deneyimlenmiş savaş tarihinin savunusu olan bu filmin, temel argümanı ve kolektif belleğe etkileri savaşın resmi tanığı niteliğinde olan bir mektup üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Zihinsel ve duyumsal süreçlerin mekânın yeniden üretilmesine ve kendini tekrarlamasına ve üretilen mekânın da kolektif belleğin nesnellik kazanmasına kaynaklık ettiği Zaatari’nin çalışmaları üzerinden belirtilmiştir. Sanatçı kaotik geçmişin inkârı, bölgesel çatışmalar, İsrail saldırıları, ulusal direniş, bellek, yerinden edilme, savaş dönemi görüntülerin üretimi/dolaşımı gibi konuları politik ve ideolojik bir perspektiften ele almıştır. Zaatari’nin bütün fotoğrafik-videoları ve filmleri biçimsel ve kavramsal tutarlılığı ifade eden temsil biçimleriyle neoliberal inkâr politikalarını ve devletin amnezik resmi anlatısını/tarihini altüst etme eğilimine ve gücüne sahip olduğu çalışmaları üzerinden ortaya konulmuştur.
Measurement of Global Competitiveness of Non-Wood Forest Products: The Case of Turkey
Authors: Ersen Nadir
Published: December 2020

Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) contribute economically to all countries in the world and they are an important source of income, especially for people living in or near the forest. They are also used in many sectors such as medicine, chemistry and paint industry. In this respect, the importance of NWFPs is increasing day by day. In this research, the comparative advantage of NWFPs of Turkey was analyzed. It was used revealed comparative advantage (RCA), relative trade advantage (RTA), and revealed competitiveness (RC) in the analysis of research. The research is based on secondary data and was used for 2008-2019 period. As a result, Turkey has a strong competitiveness in NWFPs between years 2008 and 2019. When non-wood forest products are examined at subgroup level, Turkey has a comparative advantage in 8 product groups.

Key words: NWFPs, comparative advantage, trade; exports
ODNOS AFEKTIVNOG TEMPERAMENTA SA DIMENZIJAMA MENTALNOG ZDRAVLJA
Authors: Vlajić Dušan
Published: December 2020

This paper examines the relationship between affective temperaments (depressive, cyclothymic, hyperthymic, irritable, anxious-cognitive, and anxious-somatic) and symptoms of Terluin’s four dimensions of mental health (Distress, Depression, Anxiety, and Somatization). The sample is convenient, consisted of 190 people under the age of 35. The instruments used in the research are the following: the Serbian version of the TEMPS-A scale, which assess affective temperaments, and The Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ). Results show that depressive and cyclothymic temperament are significant predictors of all Terluin’s dimensions. In addition, Anxiety can be significantly predicted based on hyperthymic, anxious-cognitive, and anxious- somatic temperament, and Somatization based on anxious-somatic temperament. Affective temperaments have a positive contribution to all regression models, except for hyperthymic temperament, which has a negative one. The main conclusion of the research is that in people with depressive, anxiety and somatic temperament characteristics, in stressful situations those characteristics can be intensified. Also, hyperthymic temperament, which is characterized by the largest number of desirable traits, could show a potential protective role in relation to the development of symptoms on Terluin’s dimensions.