bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Set-Class Identity in the Estimation of Chords
Authors: Kuusi Tuire
Published: February 2024

The study examined the role of set-class identity for the subjects’

estimations of chords. Additionally, the study examined what factors other than

the set-class identity were guiding the subjects’ estimations. In the test the

subjects (professional musicians, amateurs, and non-musicians) heard sequences

of five chords. Four chords were derived from one set-class and one chord from

another set-class. The subjects were asked to rate which chord did not belong to

the same group as the others. It was found that the subjects selected the chord

according to the set-class identity in approximately 61% of the cases. The

chordal factors guiding the subjects’ estimations were also analyzed. Among

these factors were the register of the chords and the arrangement of the pitches

within the chords.
Household Market Participation, Access, and Farm Productivity in AJK: Evidence from Farm Household Data
Authors: Khush Bukhat Zahid
Published: February 2024

The goal of the study is to get insight into agriculture production and market constraints in the AJK region. To achieve the objectives of the study, in the first stage, production function is estimated to obtain technical efficiency scores that are explicitly dependent on the farm and farm-specific variables. For this, single-step stochastic production estimation was applied. Tobit regression was employed in the second phase, with the market participation index as the dependent variable and market accessibility factors and efficiency as explanatory variables. The findings show that all inputs contributed favourably and considerably to farm production, with a mean technical efficiency of 58 percent, indicating that sample farmers might achieve the maximum production frontier by raising their efficiency to 42 percentage points. Among the determinants of technical efficiency farm size, land fragmentation and traction power negatively contributed to efficiency. Market participation was low as approximately 47 percent of the sampled farmers had less than 50 percent market participation and 20 percent did not participate in the market. The remaining 33 percent had market participation greater than 50 percent. The major factors that affect market participation were production efficiency, distance from roads and the market, credit facility, training, experiences, and internet and refrigerator facilities. All these variables were positive and significantly contributed to market participation.
Adolescent’s usage of social media and risky behavior: A review of meta-analysis evidence
Authors: Jerusha Sherlin  , Veena  , Haiqha Sadaf  , Zeeshan Ali  , Madeva Nagaral  , Ansari Faiyaz Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Background: As technology advances, a wider range of activities are becoming feasible on devices with screens. A lifestyle heavily reliant on screens, though, can have a price. Problematic social media usage, according to our premise, would lead to more people developing mental health issues. Objective: The goal of this review is to thoroughly analyze problematic social media usage among young people and how it relates to depressive, anxious, and stress-related symptoms. Method: Relevant studies were found using a thorough search technique in PsycINFO, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. Conclusion: This study helps future research that focuses on the underlying processes of problematic use of social media by providing more evidence of the link between problematic social media usage and poor mental health among adolescents and young adults.
The impact and risk factors of recreational drug poisoning in patients admitted to the emergency room of Bab El Oued
Authors: Ait Mouheb Tahar  , Ait Mokhtar Lynda  , Amine Zakaria  , Labaci Fatima
Published: February 2024

Recreational drug refers to the use of drugs that are not intended for medical reasons but for its psychoactive nature and leisure. In the Middle East and worldwide, drug abuse is a growing problem for authorities Materials and methods: We carried out a descriptive and analytic cohort study. We included all cases aged over 16 years presented to the emergency department (SU) of the Lamine Debaghine-Bab El Oued University hospital, between November 2020 to October 2021 presenting acute toxicity due to self-reported recreational drug use or exhibiting symptoms/signs consistent with acute toxicity. Furthermore, we carried out a multivariate analysis by logistic regression to eliminate all confounding factors around the risk of morbidity and mortality of poisoned patients. Results: The mean age was 18-year-old. they are mostly due to prescription medicine.50.7% of the cases are dual consumptions of leisure drugs. 51% stayed more than 13h. Starting from the initial model (Table 01), the explanatory variables which remained significant in the final model illustrated as follows: Signs of cardiac collapse or decompensation significantly increased the risk of hospitalization and intensive care unit admission. They multiplied the risk by 2.5: ORa= 2.5 (1.1 – 5.81) CI 95% Discussion: We highlighted that drug abuse started at a really young age in our population. we noticed a preponderance of dual and medicinal drugs, a longer duration of hospitalization and a significantly increased risk of cardiac events Conclusion: We could relate the pretty young age and duration of stay to the lake of awareness, social level and the accessibility to prescription medicine for a leisure purpose
Complex interplay of MAPK signaling in cellular stress responses and apoptosis regulation
Authors: Abbas Jedariforoughi
Published: February 2024

The manuscript focusing on the nuanced roles of MAPK signaling pathways, particularly JNK and p38, in cellular stress responses and decision-making processes involved in apoptosis and survival strategies, is essential for understanding their implications in disease mechanisms and therapeutic potentials.
Evaluating the influence of ecotourism attributes of Osun Osogbo sacred grove on tourists’ motivations for visiting
Authors: Lameed , A. A  , Adesunloye, D. T  , Shitu, D. S  , Olaniyan, B. D
Published: February 2024

This study was conducted to determine the influence of the ecotourism attributes of Osun Osogbo sacred grove on tourist motivation for visiting. Data were collected through direct observation and administration of structured questionnaire. The sample size was 250 tourists to the site. Data were analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics. According to the results of the findings, the sites historical background (43.1%), easy accessibility (37.3%), good value for cost (44.6%), famous of the site (65.5%), ability to visit a sacred place (52.2%), perfect weather (45.0%), walk around in nature (46.3%), past experiences (42.8%), ability to see the landscape (52.40%), cultural sites (41.8%), bird watching (38.6%), monkeys (41.4%) and water body (40.2%) were seen to be influencing tourists to visit the site. The results also indicate that the main push factors that were seen as motivating tourists were the need to take a break from normal daily activities (61.9%), learn about the environment (43.2%), meet new people with similar interests (37.2%), experience the atmosphere (49.00%), escape from psychological stress (44.0%), see a place with lots of attractions (52.2%), and visit a place I haven't been before (48.8%). to experience a different lifestyle (44.3%), to have fun and be entertained (44.6%), to get away from everyday responsibilities (37.3%), to strengthen relationships with family and friends (40.7%), and to get a better appreciation for nature (53.3%). Management should therefore pay attention to the improvement of these features so as to improve the destination’s competitiveness in the tourism market.
Green innovation strategy improve sustainability competitive advantage: Role of organizational green learning and green technological turbulance
Authors: Marini Purwanto
Published: February 2024

This paper discusses the importance of green innovation strategy in improving company sustainability to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. Green innovation strategy is an idea for environmentally friendly innovation options that are effective in achieving sustainability goals. Organizational Green Learning develops knowledge-based theories to help companies improve organizational competence and learning in carrying out Green Innovation Strategy. Green Technological Turbulance emphasizes contingency theory in the appropriate use of green technology in implementing green innovation strategy. This paper reviews the green innovation strategy literature review, how internal and external factors influence green innovation strategy in achieving Sustainability Competitive Advantage and explores the role of Organizational Green Learning and Green Technological Turbulency in implementing Green Innovation Strategy so that the company's sustainability goals will increase Sustainability. Competitive Advantage. The development of Green Innovation Strategy research is a future research opportunity to explore newness in SDGs research in the field of environmental innovation and explore theory development in environmental innovation research in various industrial contexts.
Transformative effects of mid-day school meal program in Nuwakot district through Homegrown model: A case study of Nepal
Authors: Raju Chhetri  , Sushil Ghimire  , Shree Prasad Aryal  , Rajendra Dura  , Prasannata Lamichhane  , Gaurav Chhetri
Published: February 2024

This study aims to explore the roles of various actors in school meal programs in the Nuwakot district, particularly those following homegrown models. A mixed-method research approach was employed, involving 16 government schools (with 64 interviews) from two local governments to understand the program's impact. The school meal program in Nepal has heightened awareness among various stakeholders. Hot meals are prepared and served, with a collaborative effort in line with homegrown models involving parents who play a significant role. Schools, too, contribute significantly to the success of the program. The utilization of locally produced foods has increased, albeit with seasonal variations, and involves farmers and cooperatives. This shift has resulted in changes in dietary practices. The cooperative's role is pivotal in ensuring an ongoing supply of limited school and food items. Local markets play a crucial role in meeting demands for these programs. The local governments' role is vital, requiring a multi-sectoral approach to effectively support and sustain the program.
Psoas abscess involving a renal-digestive fistula: A case report
Authors: Mohammed CHEIKH  , Mohammed BENAMAR  , MARLYATOU Diallo  , Mustapha AHSAINI  , Soufiane MELLAS  , Jalal Eddine EL AMMARI  , Mohammed Fadl TAZI  , Mohammed Jamal EL FASSI  , Moulay Hassan FARIH
Published: February 2024

A psoas abscess is a rare but not exceptional entity. Given its rarity and non-specific symptomatology, as well as its generally insidious subacute onset, diagnosis and treatment are often delayed. We present the case of a 40-year-old patient with a psoas abscess due to E. coli pyelonephritis, complicated by a renal-colic fistula. Clinicians should bear in mind that a psoas abscess is often diagnosed before primary disease is detected, and should be alert to these primary lesions. Follow-up of at least one year is recommended due to relapse reported in 15-36% of cases up to one year after initial presentation.
Environmental implications of LNG usage: A comparative review of policies in the USA and Africa
Authors: Gloria Siwe Usiagu  , Olushola Babatunde Ayorinde  , Chinelo Emilia Okoli  , Cosmas Dominic Daudu  , Oladipo Olugbenga Adekoya  , Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie
Published: February 2024

This study presents a comparative review of the environmental implications of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) usage in the United States (USA) and Africa, examining the policies that govern LNG-related environmental concerns in these regions. Recognizing the global significance of LNG as a pivotal energy source, the analysis explores the distinct policy landscapes shaping its utilization in two diverse contexts. In the USA, where LNG has emerged as a key component of the energy mix, the study scrutinizes federal and state-level environmental policies. This includes regulations governing the extraction, production, and transportation of LNG, with a focus on mitigating emissions, preserving air and water quality, and ensuring ecological sustainability. The review also encompasses the regulatory frameworks promoting the integration of LNG into the broader strategy for reducing carbon footprints in the country. In contrast, the study delves into the nuanced environmental policies across multiple African nations where LNG is increasingly gaining prominence. Africa, with its unique environmental challenges and diverse regulatory approaches, presents a dynamic landscape for LNG utilization. The analysis explores how environmental policies address the specific needs and challenges of African nations, emphasizing sustainable practices, biodiversity conservation, and community welfare. By undertaking this comparative review, the study aims to highlight commonalities and disparities in the environmental policies governing LNG usage in the USA and Africa. Understanding these variations can contribute to the development of informed and context-specific approaches to LNG-related environmental challenges. Additionally, the study seeks to identify areas for potential collaboration and knowledge exchange, fostering a global dialogue on sustainable LNG practices. Ultimately, the findings aim to inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and environmental advocates, promoting responsible LNG usage that aligns with both regional and global environmental goals.
MOĞOL İSTİLASININ ANADOLU EKONOMİSİNE ETKİLERİ: ANADOLU’DA SELÇUKLU BARIŞI’NI MOĞOL BARIŞI MI ORTADAN KALDIRDI?
Authors: Yülek Murat Ali , Gür Betül
Published: February 2024

Moğol istilası dünya tarihinde olduğu gibi Anadolu tarihinde de önemli izler bırakmıştır. Tarihçiler, 13. yüzyılda başlayan Moğol istilasının, özellikle uluslararası ticareti artırıcı etkileri sebebiyle Moğol Barışı’nı ortaya çıkarttığını düşünürler. Öte yandan, Anadolu’da refah seviyesi Bizans’ın son dönemlerinde düşmüşken, Anadolu Selçuklu yöneticilerinin izlediği politikalar sayesinde tekrar yükselmiştir. Moğol istilası öncesinde Anadolu’daki iktisadi gelişim seviyesi bugünkü Suriye ve Irak gibi ülkelerin sınırları içinde kalan bölgelerle eşit, Doğu ve Batı Avrupa’dan ise daha yüksek düzeydeydi. Bu yüzden, Anadolu’da Moğol istilası öncesi dönemi Selçuklu Barışı dönemi olarak adlandırmak mümkündür. Bu araştırmada, Moğol istilasının, Anadolu’da Selçuklu Barışı sırasında ulaşılan iktisadi gelişim seviyesi üzerindeki etkilerinin değerlendirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, İlhanlı Devleti’nin Anadolu’yu vergi gelirleri ve servet transferi yoluyla sömürü kaynağı olarak görmesi sebebiyle, Selçuklu Barışı sırasında Anadolu'da sağlanan iktisadi kazanımların Moğol istilasından sonra doğrudan ve dolaylı yollarla ortadan kalktığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bir başka deyişle, Moğol Barışı Selçuklu Barışı’nı ortadan kaldırmıştır.
Self-Image of Sufistic Da'i on Social Media: Analysis of Sufism Content for Students on Social Media
Authors: Muhammad Munir  , Abdulloh Hanif  , Md.Mosaddek Billah
Published: February 2024

Social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms, have changed the way we communicate, interact, and share information. Additionally, social media also has a significant impact on the way we view ourselves and others. The problem with a consumptive society is that Sufism is less interesting. This is because social media users need entertainment that is not monotonous with one goal, requiring a diversity of ways to reach God's love. This research method uses content analysis with data collection and coding methods for important content on Habib Husain bin Ja'far Al Hadar S.Fil.I., M.Ag YouTube channel. His YouTube channel is called "Jeda Nulis." This research uses analytical methods to explore data, display and validate data. The result of this research is that a Da’i Sufistic can combine Sufism and culture in an interesting way so that the mad’u watching can understand it. Apart from that, it combines an understanding of Sufism and tolerance, which can increase social harmony between religions. As well as preaching the importance of family in life. Lastly, it provides a construction that is easy and can attract someone to the goodness that we understand.
Identification of Digital Marketing Improvement Strategies for MSME Products and Services Post-Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Purbaningsih Yuli , Sulistiyo Nugroho Budi , Nurfauzi Yogi , Hendrik Sitaniapessy Rainier , Towpek Hadenan
Published: February 2024

The strategy to improve digital marketing for MSME products and services is a critical study. Therefore, the authors are interested in reviewing scientific evidence of increasing digital era MSME marketing to increase understanding. Finally, we can conclude that the findings include several strategies to increase the promotion of MSME products and including MSME managers preparing products and services that have future value and serving customers better, making the best buyer journeys, understand when and how to fix any shortcomings, develop periodic promotions, optimize website promotions, develop internet promotions, always place website pages easy to find, review items, create a business Google account, participate, participate, influencers, then right-click, are virtual entertainment. It is hoped that this study will become a vital force in increasing the understanding of digital marketing strategies in MSME businesses.
Measuring E-Satisfaction Performance Based on Customer Smart Shopping Feeling and Confident
Authors: Mahmud Mahmud , Putra Febrianur I F S
Published: February 2024

Recently, many people have been switching from conventional shopping to digital shopping. Even so, people feel that online shopping is less secure. Finally, many consumers search for information online before shopping at online stores. This study investigates how webrooming affects consumers' experience and determines the effect of webrooming on consumer confidence, smart shopping feeling, and e-satisfaction in the digital fashion industry. The population in this study were all the digital fashion industry consumers who experience webrooming in the shopping process. The total sample used in this study was 384 people using purposive sampling. The result obtained from this study finds that webrooming has a significant and positive effect on confidence and smart shopping feeling. Both factors, confidence and smart shopping feeling subsequently significant and positively affect e-satisfaction.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Ilmiah Peserta Didik Pada Materi Jaringan Tumbuhan Di Kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Bungo
Authors: Ummiah Syahira , Fuadiyah Sa’diatul
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Ilmiah Peserta Didik Pada Materi Jaringan Tumbuhan Di Kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Bungo. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran discovery learning berpengaruh positif terhadap kemampuan komunikasi ilmiah peserta didik pada materi jaringan tumbuhan kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Bungo. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian quasi exsperiment (eksperimen semu). Penelitian ini menganalisis apakah kemampuan komunikasi peserta didik yang belajar menggunakan model discovery learning lebih baik daripada yang menggunakan model pembelajaran langsung pada kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Bungo. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan posttest only control group design. Jenis data pada penelitian ini adalah data primer yang langsung diperoleh dari sampel berupa data kemampuan komunikasi ilmiah peserta didik.  Sumber data pada penelitian yang dilakukan adalah peserta didik kelas XI SMA Negeri 2 Bungo yang terdaftar pada tahun ajaran 2023/2024 yang dijadikan sampel penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian yang dilakukan adalah tes tertulis berupa soal essay.
Validasi E-LKPD Interaktif Berbasis Model Pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning pada Materi Hukum Termodinamika
Authors: Annisa Wudda Ami , Hufri Hufri , Gusnedi Gusnedi , Satria Dewi Wahyuni
Published: February 2024

Dasar pelaksanaan penelitian disebabkan bahan ajar yang digunakan guru dalam pembelajaran fisika berupa buku teks dan lembar kerja dalam bentuk cetak. Penerapan model pembelajaran dan integrasi teknologi dalam lembar kerja fisika juga belum mencapai tingkat optimal. Penelitian berfokus pada pengembangan E-LKPD interaktif berbasis model pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning pada materi hukum termodinamika yang valid. Studi ini termasuk jenis penelitian dan pengembangan dengan berpedoman pada langkah terstruktur model pengembangan ADDIE. Uji validasi produk oleh 3 dosen fisika UNP. Hasil kevalidan produk diperoleh dari analisis angket validasi sebesar 83% terkategori sangat valid. Kesimpulan penelitian adalah E-LKPD interaktif berbasis model pembelajaran CTL pada materi hukum termodinamika sangat valid.
Identifikasi Kemampuan Dasar dalam Proses Membaca Teks Eksplanasi Menggunakan Metode SQ3R di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Latif Latif , Ramadhan Syahrul , Muhkhaiyar Muhkhaiyar , Sihes Ahmad Johari
Published: February 2024

Secara umum penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi berbagai macam keterampilan dasar proses membaca siswa kelas VI SDN 29 Pekanbaru. Proses membaca selama ini di kelas kurang menekankan pada keterampilan dasar membaca, sehingga pemahaman   membaca   sangat   lemah.   Padahal   pemahaman   membaca   siswa   sangat ditentukan oleh kemampuan dasar membaca siswa. Metode yang digunakan guru tidak bervariasi dan masih konvensional, sehingga metode SQ3R (survey, question, read, recite, review) digunakan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman membaca teks eksplanasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data utama dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi partisipatif dan wawancara mendalam terhadap siswa dan guru serta dokumentasi. Secara keseluruhan, dengan menggunakan metode SQ3R, siswa dominan diidentifikasi memiliki rata-rata 4-5 keterampilan membaca dasar. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa mempunyai daya dalam memahami teks bacaan.
Mycodiversity in a micro-habitat: twelve Cladosporium species, including four new taxa, isolated from uredinia of coffee leaf rust, Hemileia vastatrix
Authors: Pereira C.M. , Sarmiento S.S. , Colmán A.A. , Belachew-Bekele K. , Evans H.C. , Barreto R.W.
Published: February 2024

During surveys in the centres of origin of the coffee leaf rust (CLR), Hemileia vastatrix in Africa, as well as in its exotic range in Brazil, 23 isolates of the genus Cladosporium were obtained from uredinial pustules. Using a phylogenetic analysis of all isolates involving
a combination of partial sequences of the internal transcribed spacer region of rDNA (ITS) and two gene regions: actin (act) and translation elongation factor-1α (tef1), 12 species were delimited; including four new species – Cladosporium chlamydosporiformans,
C. hemileiicola, C. mucilaginosum and C. setoides. GCPSR criteria were employed for species recognition, supported by morphological and cultural characters. The potential of these purported mycoparasites is discussed in the context of biological control of CLR in Latin America.
The infosphere of public history through the prism of historical video games: pro et contra
Authors: Belyaeva Ulyana , Belyaev Dmitriy
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to historical video games, which since the beginning of the 21st century. have a noticeable influence on the formation of the space of public history. Based on the analysis of the software architectonics of video games, based on the principles of procedurality and interactivity, their fundamental focus on the deconstruction of history, the destruction of the invariance of the historical narrative, is revealed. At the same time, the possibilities of video games for the reconstruction of event-factual plots of history and multifactorial, interactive simulation of the dynamics of the determinants of the historical process are revealed.
The evolution of (intergroup) peace hinges on how we define groups and peace
Authors: Pisor Anne , Smith Kristopher M , Deminchuk Jeff
Published: February 2024

Glowacki defines peace as harmonious relationships between groups maintained without the threat of violence, where groups can be anything from families to nation states. However, defining such contentious concepts like “peace” and “groups” is a difficult task, and we discuss the implications of Glowacki’s definitions for understanding intergroup relationships and their evolutionary history.
Validation of the Gaming Skills Questionnaire: Gaming Skills Effects on Cognitive and Affective Functioning in Adolescence
Authors: Zioga Triantafyllia , Nega Chrysanthi , Roussos Petros , Kourtesis Panagiotis
Published: February 2024

Videogames have been the focus of research since their widespread popularity, with particular emphasis on their effects on cognitive and affective abilities, especially in children and adolescents. Despite numerous correlational studies, robust evidence on the causal relationship between videogames and cognition remains scarce, hindered by the absence of a comprehensive assessment tool for gaming skills across various genres. This study aimed to develop and validate the Gaming Skill Questionnaire (GSQ) and to assess the impact of gaming skills in six different genres (Sports, First-Person Shooters, Role-Playing Games, Action-Adventure, Strategy, and Puzzle Games) on adolescents’ cognitive and affective abilities. The GSQ exhibited strong reliability and validity, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool. Gaming skills positively affected executive function, memory, overall cognition, cognitive flexibility, and emotion recognition, except for empathy. Various game genres had different effects on cognitive and affective abilities, with verbal fluency influenced mainly by sports, executive functions by action, strategy, and puzzle, and emotion recognition positively impacted by action and puzzle but negatively by sports and strategy games. Both age and gaming skills influenced cognitive flexibility, with gaming having a greater effect. These intriguing genre-specific effects on cognitive and affective functioning postulate further research with GSQ's contribution.
Radical Stroytelling: Performing Process in Canadian Popular Theatre
Authors: Mundel Ingrid
Published: February 2024

Cet article explore la possibilité de recourir au «conte radical» au sein du théâtre populaire canadien contemporain, s’intéressant principalement aux rapports entre les prestations des conteurs, mais s’étendant aussi aux processus historiques et matériaux plus vastes à l’intérieur desquels ces histoires sont produites.Alimenter la discussion de ce qui constitue, définit ou mine le «récit radical» dans le théâtre populaire au Canada, c’est s’intéresser à la façon dont les théâtres populaires au Canada (Kalevala, PUENTE Theatre et Ground Zero, par exemple) cherchent à se servir de récits pour contester les idées reçues sur la canadianité; c’est aussi voir comment certaines représentations du théâtre populaire peuvent reproduire à leur insu les récits hégémoniques canadiens. En minant le lien entre les histoires que nous racontons et les récits-maîtres qui encadrent inévitablement «nos histoires,» les théâtres populaires peuvent en fait décontextualiser la différence – mettant en scène «nos histoires» comme si elles constituaient des expressions détachées, autonomes, produites par des «oprimés« qui isolent plutôt que déstabilisent les discours dominants sur la canadianité.
Who Is The Stranger?: The Role of The Monstrous in Judith ThompsonsCapture Me
Authors: Read Robyn
Published: February 2024

Cet article explore le fonctionnement du monstrueux – plus précisément, la transmutation et le processus de transformation en monstre – dans le discours théâtral de la pièce Capture Me de Judith Thompson. La sixième pièce de Thompson, dont la première a eu lieu en janvier 2004 au Tarragon Theatre à Toronto, transcende le simple binaire «bien vs. mal» pour se demander si nous sommes tous des versions de monstres; dans nos rôles de mari, ami, père ou mère, la rage est en nous tous. Cet article est né de la lecture des écrits de Susan J. Brison ( Aftermath: Violence and the Remaking of a Self) et Margrit Shildrick ( Embodying the Monster: Encounters with the Vulnerable Self@), exposés de faits qui facilitent l’examen des procédés par lesquels Capture Me déconstruit et reconstruit les frontiers qui entourent et séparent à la fois le soi et le monstre, et l’observation des conditions et des lieux dans lesquels le monstrueux est présent dans la société occidentale contemporaine.
"The Beauty of Holiness:" Politics and Allegory in Mary Kinley Ingraham’s Acadia
Authors: Bird Kym
Published: February 2024

Cet article examine la pièce Acadia de Mary Kinley Ingraham en sa qualité de pièce baptiste et féministe. Dans un premier temps, l’auteure situe l’oeuvre dans le contexte d’une tradition baptiste néoécossaise, une dénomination protestante dont l’histoire évangélique repose sur la création de mouvements de réforme sociale axés sur l’évangile et la morale. Celle-ci aurait d’ailleurs appuyé les premières présences de femmes dans les milieux professionnels et les premières revendications féminines pour le droit à l’enseignement post-secondaire, entre autres. Dans un deuxième temps, Bird interprète la vie personnelle et professionnelle d’Ingraham comme étant représentative de ses influences baptistes. En effet, Ingraham était issue de la classe moyenne anglo-canadienne et était la fille d’un ministre baptiste. Grâce à son privilège social et professionnel, armée de son zèle évangélique, elle a lutté pour obtenir des livres pour des centaines d’avant-postes des Maritimes et a fait du métier des bibliothécaires une véritable profession. Ingraham était une candidate toute désignée pour la Baptist University, et c’est son amour manifeste pour cette institution qui lui a inspirée quatre livres et une pièce de théâtre.

Acadia fait partie d’un cycle d’allégories politiques et religieuses écrites par des dramaturges canadiennes au début du vingtième siècle. La pièce remet en question certaines idéologies patriarcales omniprésentes en investissant les revendications de femmes à l’action et au pouvoir social d’un esprit chrétien et en célébrant la maternité comme étant la condition sine qua non d’une culture chrétienne. La pièce Acadia, surtout, présente une quête baptiste pour la connaissance de soi dont les moments symboliques sont liés à l’histoire libérale de la Acadia University, accordant une importance toute particulière à la voix de l’égalité dans le débat sur l’intégration des femmes. Elle présente également au féminin la lutte allégorique pour l’édification spirituelle et politique, concepts qui sont à la base de la représentation baptiste du monde, en l’imaginant comme lutte entre mère et fille. Il s’agit donc en un sens d’une allégorie du féminisme domestique, dans laquelle la supériorité morale de la femme est représentée par Acadia qui vit une conversion spirituelle et connaît la Vérité.
The Gathering of the Gurus: Spiritual Capital and the Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership
Authors: Fancy David
Published: February 2024

Cet article suggère que la notion de Jon McKenzie selon laquelle la « performance » est une nouvelle formation de pouvoir onto-historique peut nous aider à comprendre pourquoi les activités qui font appel à la spiritualité, à la performance culturelle et aux pratiques administratives à rendement élevé sont à l’avant-garde de modes de contrôle social en émergence. L’exemple du programme d’été du Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership de Halifax (NouvelleÉcosse) sert à illustrer l’intégration de composantes qui font appel à la spiritualité, à la performance et au capital. L’auteur montre comment des modes de performance orientalisés qui ont été appropriés par l’Institute fonctionnent en conjonction avec des formes avancées de « gestion de la performance » pour justifier la présence d’un corps astral corporatif et la suppression concomitante des contradictions du capital au sein des corps situés sur des maillons inférieurs de la grande chaîne d’une entité sociale donnée.
Study of the regulatory and institutional framework for the assessing and confirming the conformity of agricultural and forestry vehicles in the EU
Authors:   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT, Tsema T. , Voynovskyi V. , Ryzhkova S. , Pieshkova M. , Hrabovets O. ,   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study is to study, analyze, generalize and systematize regulatory legal acts and institutional bodies in the field of evaluation and confirmation of the conformity of vehicles in the EC with the aim of determining the structure of national technical legislation in the field of agricultural and forestry vehicles. Research methods. Used methods of systematization and data analysis regarding the legal and technical foundations of European legislation in the field of assessment and confirmation of conformity (type approval) of agricultural and forestry vehicles. Research result. The article analyzes the updated system of approval (approval) of the type of vehicles, which is based on normative legal acts of direct effect – the Regulations of the European Parliament and the Council and covers vehicles of various categories. The main differences between the updated EU technical legislation – Regulation (EU) № 167/2013 and Directive (EU) № 2003/37 are summarized. Conclusions. The legal framework of the EU countries in the sphere of assessment and confirmation of conformity of rural and urban areas. and. l.-g. of vehicles consists of the national legal framework, which regulates the introduction into circulation and/or operation of vehicles in the domestic economic space of each country, and the all-Union technical legislation, which regulates admission to the EU market. Keywords: machine safety, Directive, research, legislation, type approval, regulatory acts, Regulations (EU), agricultural and forestry vehicles
Contamination of land as a result of military operations: a review of solutions to overcome the crisis
Authors:   L. Pogorilyi UkrNDIPVT, Maidanovych N. , Shustik L. , Maidanovych V. , Sidorenko S. ,   L. Pogorilyi UkrNDIPVT
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this work is to analyze the types of pollution on the lands that have undergone hostilities and to review scientific research on this topic in order to find rational technological solutions to overcome the crisis. Methods and materials. The study is aimed at reviewing open scientific literary sources regarding the contamination of agricultural lands affected by the conduct of military operations. The research focuses on physical and chemical disturbances in the soil caused by military actions (bombing of land, land contamination by shrapnel remains, soil compaction by military equipment, chemical pollution by heavy metals, etc.) and land restoration methods. Research results. The primary task in eliminating the consequences of hostilities is the demining of land areas. There is a wide range of types of means for finding mines and machines for demining, in which the working body can be a reactive explosive device or a mechanical system in the form of a bucket, rollers of a rotating rotor, etc. Reclamation of lands disturbed as a result of military operations is carried out in two stages: technical and biological. The essence of the technical stage is to prepare the territories for the next target use. It consists in planning, as well as applying soil or fertile rocks to a leveled surface. The biological stage is a set of measures to restore the fertility of disturbed lands. It covers agrotechnical and reclamation measures aimed at restoring flora and fauna. To overcome the consequences of soil pollution by oil products and to compensate for nitrogen losses on land due to burning of fields, it is advisable to use active oil-oxidizing and regenerating soil microorganisms, by applying them with tillage and seeding units equipped with devices for applying liquid and dry complex fertilizers. Conclusions. Among the practical agrotechnical approaches to soil restoration after rough reclamation of land, the following can be distinguished: cultivation of bioenergy crops on damaged lands; application of minimal tillage technologies using organic waste and microbiological preparations; biotechnologies of soil remediation. In view of the technical and technological solutions of soil treatment for land restoration, each of the following consequences requires a special approach. Reclamation of damaged lands is advisable when experts estimate the terms of restoration of economic activity at no more than 15 years. If the soil cover needs a longer period for recovery, land conservation is carried out. Key words: soil pollution, hostilities, reclamation, remediation, land reclamation, soil treatment.
Review and systematization of factors affecting the quality of poultry products
Authors:   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT, Khalin S. , Smolyar V. ,   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT
Published: February 2024

The purpose of research is to – systematize factors that affect the quality of poultry products. Research methods. The systematization of factors that affect the quality of poultry production was carried out on the basis of processing the results of many years of research in the field according to the data of scientific reports. During the systematization, the main factors affecting the quality of poultry products were taken into account: animal hygiene, feed, water, air, veterinary measures. Research results. In the process of producing high-quality poultry products, the leading role belongs to zoohygiene, which combines the following components: bird health, conditions of keeping and care, sanitary conditions in the poultry house. When keeping a bird, it is necessary to create favorable conditions close to natural for its protection and preservation. The use of fodder containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), meat and bone meal, growth stimulants, and synthetic amino acids is not allowed for feeding poultry. Water quality has a significant impact on the technological properties of poultry products. Indicators that characterize the air quality in the poultry house should be within limits that do not have a negative effect on the bird. Washing, disinfection of equipment, including incubators, deratization and disinsection on poultry farms are important measures for obtaining high-quality poultry products. One of the technologically determined factors that affects the conditions of keeping poultry, indirectly and the quality of poultry products, is the possibility of waterfowl access to water (river, pond, etc.). Conclusions. During the research, we first systematized the factors that affect the quality of poultry products. In the process of systematization of factors that have a direct impact on the quality of poultry production, individual main components of the developed system were singled out, namely: animal hygiene, feed, water, air, zoo-veterinary measures, the combination of which gives the system special properties. In general, the developed system consists of 39 factors that have an impact on the quality of poultry products. Keywords: geese, turkeys, ducks, chickens, poultry farming, poultry farms, systematization of factors, technological areas, keeping conditions, product quality.
Scientific and design solutions for the creation of modern small poultry farms: an overview
Authors:   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT, Khalin S. , Smolyar V. , Kozyaruk L. ,   L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT
Published: February 2024

The purpose of research is to carry out a review of scientific and project solutions for the creation of modern small poultry farms. Research methods. The review of scientific and project solutions for the creation of modern small poultry farms was carried out based on the materials of available information sources in the following directions: science; projects; comparison. Research results. When creating a scientific design solution for a small poultry farm building for keeping up to 700 laying hens, it is important to take into account the following data: hangar-type premises (width 6 m, height 3,8 m, wall height 3,0 m); the width of places for laying eggs is 0,8 m; the width of the slotted floor is 2,4 m; the width of the solid floor with bedding is 2,8 m. The main thing is to keep laying hens on the floor, cascading in tiers with places for laying eggs. In order to prevent poultry diseases, it was proposed for the first time to increase the technological area for keeping chickens from 6 heads/m2 to 5 heads/m2. Small-sized hangar-type buildings are recommended for keeping poultry on small poultry farms, with dimensions in the width-height ratio: 5,0 m-3,2 m; 8,0 m-4,0 m; 10,0 m-4,8 m; 12,0 m-5,6 m. It is important that during the creation of scientific and project solutions, the technological features of growing different types of poultry (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks), including those that are seasonal, the duration of growing and livestock fattening, maintenance of parent flock, period of economic use of poultry, etc. Conclusions. According to the results of the review of scientific and project solutions for the creation of modern small poultry farms, which were carried out based on the materials of available information sources in the following directions: science; projects; comparison, it was established: for keeping poultry of various species (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks) on small poultry farms, small hangar-type buildings are recommended; the basic method of keeping poultry is free floor, cascade keeping, in particular, in rows of chickens and floor - of turkeys, waterfowl (geese, ducks) and keeping poultry in general using aviaries, which brings the conditions of their keeping closer to natural ones. Keywords: geese, turkeys, ducks, chickens, poultry farming, poultry farms, systematization of factors, technological areas, keeping conditions, product quality.
Improvement of container terminal design methodology
Authors: Zahorianskyi Volodymyr  G. , Moroz Mykola M. , Haikova Tetyana V. , Tsymbal Olga V.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to develop a refined methodology for the general design of a container terminal. The difference between the proposed design methodology and the existing ones is that a solution is proposed to change its throughput (annual container flow passing through it), without changing the dimensions of the container yard and the way containers are stored, that is, with the same capacity of the container yard. Such cases occur, for example, when it is necessary to reconstruct a container terminal. Cargo terminals for containers are a specific area of logistics and cargo delivery systems, where cargo is processed in consolidated transport modules – containers. The main stages of analyzing or projecting a warehouse as a complex stochastic technical system should be considered: objective setting (it should be single); selection and determination of elements of technological areas and warehouse structure, as various connections between system elements; analyzing of system functioning (including its simulation); consideration of system interaction with surrounding environment; consideration of results of the warehouse system performance, and operation. It is interesting to point out that this general methodology can be used while creating or analyzing any other transformation of technical or social system, which receives a flow of some objects with one set of parameters, processes it through its structure, and gives them out with other values of parameters.

This method of formalizing the functioning of the container terminal can be used for its calculations, modeling, research and optimization. In the processes of interaction with environmental systems, the container terminal passes from one state to another, which are characterized by the types and volume of technological operations that must be performed at the moment, cargo that must be stored, delivered to and from the terminal, assembled, sorted, business employee processes, forklifts, cranes and other equipment in use. The functioning of the container terminal (part of the warehouse system) as a procedure of transitions from one state to another can be represented in the form of a graph or transition probability matrix.
Terminology of the morphological environment for the modelling of technical systems
Authors: Zinko Roman V. , Skvarok Yurii U. , Martyn Viktor E. , Polyakov Andriy P. , Saftyuk Yaroslav V.
Published: February 2024

Unlike the words of the language of common goals, the appearance of the term goes through a more complicated path and is connected with a new phenomenon of reality, so it is not spontaneous. The term, unlike the words of natural language, always describes a single, strictly defined set of material objects or their interactions and relationships. Each term has a strict definition that conditions such unity, and to understand a term it is necessary to know both its own definition and the definitions of all the terms used in its definition, down to the basic, undefined, concepts. The appearance of the term, unlike the words of the language of common goals, goes through a more complicated path and is not spontaneous, as it is connected with a new phenomenon of reality, the nomination of which is one of the links of the process of cognition. The rapid formation of new disciplines entails the need for its own terminology.

The article analyses term formation for the direction of modelling technical systems using the morphological environment. Various ways of forming terms are considered, the main of which are: formation by word-forming derivative - creation of new words from morphemes available in the language according to known (usually productive) models; by means of a semantic derivative, in other words, the formation on the basis of the similarity of a newly called phenomenon with a phenomenon already known in an already existing word of another meaning; by borrowing words from other languages. An example of creating a thesaurus is given. The ways of forming terms are considered: by way of word-forming derivative; by way of semantic derivative; due to the borrowing of words from other languages, the algorithm and peculiarities of the implementation of each method are analysed.

The authors give the classification of terms and the scheme of the process of formation of terms, also the algorithm of using related terms between related disciplines is given, it is emphasized that the possibility of using terms between related disciplines is observed.

An interdisciplinary approach is implemented where the methodology and theoretical foundations of different sciences, in particular disciplines far from each other, are jointly used to study the same phenomenon. An interdisciplinary approach creates the possibility of using terms between related disciplines. The process of such use is shown.