bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evolution of Criminal Liability for Domestic Sexual Violence in China
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Shinkaruk Vladimir , Bukalerov Sergey ,   All-Russian State University of Justice (RLA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia)
Published: August 2023

Introduction. The paper examines the historical and social foundations of the criminalization of incest in the People’s Republic of China, analyzes the evolution of sexual relations as an element of public consciousness, socially significant interest, sexual lifestyle, placed under criminal protection. Purpose. To analyze trends in the development of criminal legal counteraction to domestic sexual violence in the Chinese legislation from the moment of the emergence of the first available sources of criminal law for research to the present. Methods. In the course of solving the tasks set, the authors used not only the general scientific dialectical method of cognition of socio-legal and moral phenomena, but also the specific scientific methods such as historical, comparative legal, logical, sociological. Results. By studying the genesis of the criminal law regulation in the field of sexual relations, the historical, philosophical, and socio-political prerequisites for the criminalization of certain socially dangerous acts in the field of sexual relations have been identified and studied. Conclusions. Despite the close attention of the legal community and the public to a comprehensive detailed theoretical study of this category of crimes, a significant number of issues of the statutory regulation of such acts in the legislation of many countries today remain unresolved and require detailed scientific analysis, reflection and reference to positive foreign, primarily historical experience of the legal regulation.
Gerenciamento de Sangue do Paciente (PBM): um caminho para a medicina sem sangue
Authors: Montano-Pedroso Juan Carlos
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A transfusão de sangue é tradicional e popular, considerada benéfica na redução da mortalidade. A medicina baseada em evidências (MBE) busca decisões médicas embasadas em provas científicas. Método: Este estudo avaliou a transfusão sob a ótica da MBE através de uma revisão narrativa. Resultados: Revisão de ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECRs) mostrou que transfusão restritiva reduz mortalidade comparada a menos restritiva. Não foram encontrados ensaios clínicos randomizados placebo controlados que avaliaram a eficácia da transfusão de sangue, configurando uma incerteza do efeito da transfusão de sangue, tanto na modalidade restritiva como na liberal, na mortalidade. Revisão sistemática da qualidade das diretrizes sobre transfusão de sangue demonstrou que as diretrizes foram realizadas com baixo rigor metodológico. Revisões de estudos observacionais associaram transfusão a aumento de mortalidade, sendo que os critérios de Bradford Hill sugerem uma relação causal. Revisão sistemática da literatura demonstra que o Gerenciamento de Sangue do Paciente (PBM) promove redução da mortalidade e melhores desfechos clínicos. Embora o PBM forneça uma abordagem para reduzir o uso de sangue armazenado, ele não desafia a suposição básica de que a transfusão em algum momento é necessária ou benéfica. Conclusão: Seguindo o importante princípio bioético que rege a profissão médica, “Primum non nocere” (antes de tudo, não fazer mal), se faz necessário reavaliar com urgência a permanência no arsenal médico da transfusão de sangue, uma terapia que apresenta benefício duvidoso, mas danos comprovados. Até que esta reavaliação seja feita de forma cabal pela comunidade médica, os pacientes devem ser integralmente e adequadamente informados desde já a respeito de todos estes fatos para que possam exercer de forma plena sua autonomia.
Structure of the Communities of Epiphyton Algae in the Water Bodies Differing in the Level of Contamination
Authors: Shevchenko T. F. , Klochenko P. D. , Kharchenko G. V. , Gorbunova Z. N.
Published: August 2023

The structure of the communities of epiphyton algae was studied in the water bodies of the «Oleksandriya» State Dendrological Park (the town of Bila Tserkva,
Ukraine). It has been found that the ponds located in the Western ravine were characterized by an essentially higher level of complex anthropogenic contamination (by inorganic compounds of nitrogen and phosphorus, chloride, sulfate, and organic substances) compared to the water bodies of the Middle and Eastern ravines. Respectively, the types of the communities of epiphyton algae (syntaxa) distinguished in the water bodies differing in the level of contamination also differed in the composition, number, and ecological characteristics of diagnostic taxa, in the species richness of epiphyton algae on the whole, in the average number
of species in individual communities, in their taxonomic structure, in the quantitative indices of algae development, and in the complex of dominant species.
It has been found that the communities of epiphyton algae registered in the ponds of the Western ravine belong to the association Gomphonemo parvuli-Nitzschietum paleae, whereas the communities of epiphyton occurring in the
Middle and Eastern ravines - to the association Cocconeo placentulae-Naviculetum tripunctatae. The obtained data on the communities of epiphyton algae can be used for synbioindication of the state of water bodies differing in the level of contamination in performing ecological monitoring.
Computational study of multiphase flow in cement plant gas conditioning towers: a review
Authors: Abbaszadeh Mohammad Hossein , Sepahi-Younsi Javad
Published: August 2023

Gas conditioning towers (GCTs) or cooling towers have broad industrial applicability, especially in the cement industry. Most cement factories deal with the same problems faced by other factories. However, the solutions to these problems are barely internationally published and have not received much attention, meaning a lot of time and money is spent on researching previous solutions. Iran is among the top ten cement manufacturing countries in the world. Therefore, many of these problems have occurred in Iranian cement factories. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of studies in this field over the last couple of decades, with a particular focus on advances in Iran. The most important findings in the literature are summarised in order to suggest the best possible solutions for improving the performance and lifetime of GCTs and decreasing common problems such as dust build-up and wet bottom. Numerical methods for modelling different aspects of GCTs are reviewed. The results can be used to reduce water and energy consumption, air pollution and the repair and maintenance costs of cement factories.
Estimation of compressive strength of cement mortars using impulse excitation technique and a genetic algorithm
Authors: Baroud Muftah Mohamed , Sari Arif , Abdullaev Sherzod Shukhratovich , Samavatian Majid , Samavatian Vahid
Published: August 2023

Compressive strength, a crucial mechanical property of cement mortars, is typically measured destructively. However, there is a need to evaluate the strength of unique cement-based samples at various ages without causing damage. In this paper, a predictive framework using a genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed for estimating the compressive strength of ordinary cement-based mortars based on their dynamic elastic modulus, measured non-destructively using the impulse excitation technique. By combining the Popovics model (PM) and the Lydon–Balendran model (LBM), the static elastic modulus of samples was calculated using constant coefficients, representing an equivalent compressive strength. A GA was then employed to determine optimal values for these coefficients. The results showed that the LBM-based strength was dominant in the middle range of the dynamic Young's modulus while the PM-based strength was dominant for higher and lower values of the dynamic Young's modulus. The model was found to have a small root mean square error (3.1%). The findings suggest that this non-destructive model has potential for predicting the mechanical properties of cement mortars. It allows efficient evaluation of compressive strength without destructive testing, offering advantages for reliable assessments of cement-based materials.
Eccentric load behaviour of concrete columns retrofitted with engineered cementitious composite jackets via grooving method
Authors: Eshaghi-Milasi Saadat , Mostofinejad Davood , Saljoughian Alireza , Bahmani Hadi
Published: August 2023

The eccentric load behaviour of circular reinforced concrete columns strengthened with a novel engineered cementitious composite jackets reinforced with synthetic macro-fibres and polypropylene was investigated. Furthermore, an innovative method of interface treatment known as longitudinal grooving was used. Twelve test columns were cast, six of which were strengthened with 15 mm thick composite jackets, while three were strengthened with ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete jackets. In addition, three of the six columns strengthened with the composite jackets were confined with glass-fibre-reinforced polymer warps. The experimental results showed that both methods enhanced load-carrying capacity and energy dissipation with increasing load eccentricity. For example, the specimens strengthened with the composite jackets exhibited increases of 167% and 194% in load-carrying capacity, and enhancements of 92% and 53% at eccentricities of 30 and 60 mm, respectively. Finally, the previously reported model and different codes were used to validate the results, from which interaction diagrams were drawn. This showed a good agreement between experimental and predicted results.
The Removal of Uremic Solutes by Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors: Meyer Timothy W. , Bargman Joanne M.
Published: August 2023

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is now commonly prescribed to achieve target clearances for urea or creatinine. The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis has proposed however that such targets should no longer be imposed. The Society's new guidelines suggest rather that the PD prescription should be adjusted to achieve well-being in individual patients. The relaxation of treatment targets could allow increased use of PD. Measurement of solute levels in patients receiving dialysis individualized to relieve uremic symptoms could also help us identify the solutes responsible for those symptoms and then devise new means to limit their accumulation. This possibility has prompted us to review the extent to which different uremic solutes are removed by PD.
Evaluation of an in-service training program on "Armenian claims" according to Eisner's educational expertise/criticism model
Authors: ASAR Serpil , GÜNAY Nejla
Published: August 2023

Teachers’ participation in activities that will positively affect their professional development is of critical importance in terms of educational processes and the improvement of teacher quality. In-service education programs have important roles in increasing both the efficiency of educational processes and teacher quality. This study aims to evaluate the topic of “Armenian claims” included in the Information Seminar In-Service Education Program for Department head teachers of History and Social Studies Teachers organized by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, Board of Education and Discipline on November 11-13, 2022. The population of the study consisted of 81 history and 81 social studies department head teachers from the 81 provinces of Türkiye for a total of 162 department head teachers. The sample of the study consisted of 52 history and social studies department head teachers selected with the criterion sampling method. Eisner’s educational expertise and criticism model was used in the analysis and the study was designed as qualitative research. A semi-structured interview form about Armenian claims was administered to selected history and social sciences department head teachers after they participated in the in-service education program. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis using the MAXQDA 2022 package program and were then evaluated thematically. After the in-service education program, the history and social studies department head teachers stated that their level of knowledge about the Armenian claims increased, they had learned new and surprising information, and they would make changes to their lectures. The participants expressed positive opinions about the efficiency of the in-service program. In-service education activities provide history and social studies teachers with opportunities to further their professional development. This research shows the positive changes in both knowledge levels and course teaching on Armenian claims among the participants after an in-service education program.
Updating or using the microgAMBI database to assess the ecological status of marine sediments and water v1
Authors: borja ángel
Published: August 2023

Microbes have usually been neglected as indicators to assess the ecological status, under multiple human pressures. Some years ago, a biotic index (microgAMBI) was proposed to assess the ecological status of marine sediments and waters, and it has been tested under different pressures and biogeographical areas. The index is based on the assignation of each taxon to an ecological group (sensitive or not to disturbance), and this list has grown since the database was first published. Here is a protocol to update or use the Taxalist of this database. You can contact the group maintaining the taxa list in microgambi@googlegroups.com.
POEMS OF KYIV PERIOD OF TEOPHAN PROKOPOVYCH: IDEAS, TOPICS AND GENRES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Meimei Huang
Published: August 2023

This paper explores the specificities of Theophan Prokopovich's poetic legacy during his time in Kyiv, focusing on its ideological, thematic, and genre foundations. The article outlines the chronological boundaries of Prokopovich's Kyiv period, analyzing their connection to the writer's biography, and for the first time, identifies two distinct stages within this period. The first stage is characterized by the author's staunch defense of Ukrainian values and interests. The second stage reflects the evolution of Prokopovich's poetics towards imperial positions under Peter I. The article analyzes the diverse range of poetic genres used by the author. The paper argues that Prokopovich introduced an innovative direction in his poetry, featuring a simple verse form and a clear, comprehensible artistic style devoid of contradictions. The key aspects of the poetic legacy from the Kyiv period include the exploration of various genres and the fluctuating social perspectives of the author, which significantly influenced his poetics. The first stage encompasses the earliest works on Ukrainian themes, artistic-historical descriptions of Rus-Ukraine as the homeland, the author's interpretations of moral and ethical questions, and depictions of the internal emotions and experiences of the lyrical protagonist. The poetry of the second stage is characterized by the variability of Prokopovich's political views following the defeat of Hetman Ivan Mazepa in the Battle of Poltava in 1709. The poetic works introduce ideas that testify to the author's betrayal of Ukrainian interests and his shift towards pro-Russian positions. Special attention is given to these artistically accomplished yet politically treacherous compositions. The article represents an innovative and objective analysis of the texts, their artistic value, and their ideological positions, shedding light on the phenomenon of Prokopovich's poetic legacy during his Kyiv period. The Kyiv texts are characterized by artistic excellence, combining classicistic and baroque styles, achieving perfection and clarity, simplicity, and formalism, as well as exploring various genre varieties. The author's experimental approach with traditional genres and their modernization in response to the challenges of the Baroque era is also discussed.
THE POWERFUL WEAKNESS OF A WORD
Authors:   Ukrainian Medical Lyceum of the Bogomolets National Medical University, Shevchenko Lyudmyla
Published: August 2023

[Radke A.E. Laudes Ucrainae. – Würzburg: Königshausen & Neumann, 2023. – 360 p.]
Remodeling and diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle in patients with arterial hypertension and polymorphism rs5918 of the ITGB3 gene: cross-sectional study
Authors: Shambatov Muraz A. , Izmozherova Nadezhda V. , Popov Artem A. , Grishina Irina F. , Kudryavtseva Elena  V.
Published: August 2023

OBJECTIVE: To identify diastolic myocardial function features in late postmenopausal women with polymorphic variants of the integrin beta-3 (ITGB3) gene and arterial hypertension.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled 97 postmenopausal women, with a median age of 67 (6570) years. The duration of menopause was 18 (1621) years. Molecular genetic studies to assess ITGB3 (rs5918) T1565C polymorphism were performed. The study participants with the homozygous TT ITGB3 polymorphic variant comprised group 1, whereas group 2 included patients with the C allele (TC and CC genotypes). All patients underwent standard transthoracic echocardiography and assessment of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function by transmitral flow. LV diastolic dysfunction was classified into rigid, pseudonormal, and restrictive.
RESULTS: Homozygous allelic variant TT was detected in 65 (67%) patients, heterozygous TC in 29 (30%), and homozygous polymorphic variant CC in 3 (3%). LVDD occurred in all patients included in the study. Among patients with the TT allelic variant of ITGB3, rigid LVDD was diagnosed in 34 (52%), and its pseudo-normal variant was detected in 31 (48%). Among TC and CC genotypes of C allele carriers, a pseudo-normal variant of LVDD (p 0.01), which occurred in 20 (62%) patients, was statistically significantly more frequently recorded, and 12 (38%) patients had a rigid type of LVDD. In addition, a rigid type LVDD was not detected in any case. Calcification of the mitral and aortic valve leaflets was detected in 24 (37%) cases in group 1 and in 9 (28%) patients in group 2 (p=0.68). In fibrous rings, calcifications were found in 34 (52%) patients in group 1 and 16 (50%) in group 2 (p=0.31), and the differences were not statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: This study presents a significant contribution of the rs5918 polymorphism of ITGB3 in the development of myocardial remodeling and LVDD in postmenopausal women.
Hidden (added) sugar and clear cardiovascular risk: literature review
Authors: Sergeeva Victoria A.
Published: August 2023

Excessive sugar consumption has long been of interest to researchers, and this has various causes, First, the "epidemic" of noninfectious socially significant diseases globally, i.e., obesity and diabetes mellitus, has huge effects on the healthcare systems. Second, the COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be not only the most deadly for people with an overweight status, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases but also entailed consequences in the form of post-COVID syndrome, which can be considered a manifesto of new diseases. Not every modern person, even if he/she watches his/her diet, always takes into account the added or hidden sugars contained in usual products on the table. Moreover, awareness of this problem remains at a low level not only among patients but also doctors. A review and analysis of current data from international scientific journals on the effect of excessive sugar consumption on the cardiovascular system was conducted. A brief excursion into the history of the issue and its current state was given. The review also presents data from recent meta-analyses, narrative reviews, and observational studies on the changes in humans and animals that occur against the background of excessive consumption of sugars. The main pathogenic mechanisms of the effect of excessive consumption of mono- and disaccharides on the body are described in detail, which mainly included systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, progression of atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases, as a possible result of these influences.
Difficulties in electrocardiographic diagnosis of hyperkalemia and acute coronary syndrome: clinical case
Authors: Fomina Olga A. , Pereverzeva Kristina G.
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND: Clinical practice testifies to the difficulties in diagnosing hyperkalemia according to electrocardiographic (ECG) criteria during the primary contact between the doctor and the patient. This leads to the establishment of alternative diagnoses, particularly acute coronary syndrome, a delay in the implementation of measures aimed at lowering the blood potassium levels and a possible adverse outcome.
CLINICAL CASE DESCRIPTION: The article presents the clinical observation of a patient with severe hyperkalemia in the background of acute renal injury caused by mesenteric thrombosis, with ECG changes in the form of high-amplitude T wave in leads V2V6 and induced non-sustained ventricular tachycardia. Considering the patients history of coronary heart disease, ECG data (high-amplitude T wave in leads V2V6) were regarded as acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation. According to emergency indications, the patient underwent coronary angiography and endoprosthetics of the left circumflex artery (stenosis 99%). Upon further examination, levels of biomarkers of myocardial necrosis were slightly increased, which confirmed the established preliminary diagnosis and hyperkalemia. However, 6 h after hospitalization, the patient died. A subsequent autopsy revealed a contradiction between the clinical path and anatomical diagnosis.
CONCLUSION: This case reveals the complexity of the differential diagnosis of changes in the T wave and ST segment. Failure to promptly determine the underlying cause of these ECG changes in the presented case led to an inaccurate management strategy that negatively affects the prognosis.
The Main Connections between Pedagogy and Critical Theory
Authors:   University of Silesia Poland, Kruszelnicki Wojciech
Published: August 2023

This paper analyses connections between pedagogy and critical theory in the work of Henry A. Giroux. Locating the genesis of critical pedagogy in Giroux’s scholarship and accounting for its persistent exploitation of the intellectual legacy of the Frankfurt School have significant implications for how we understand the role of theory in education. Critical theory provides essential tools for developing pedagogies and forms of education that seriously engage with the ideas of emancipation, social transformation, and cultural struggle for a viable democracy and a rationally organized social life. The paper strongly opposes recent claims that critical pedagogy has lost its close connections to the critical theory of the Frankfurt School, and that educational critique has failed to offer any positive vision of schooling, leading instead to cynicism and despair. Contrary to these views, it demonstrates how the key concepts of critical theory operate in Giroux’s discourse and how they allow him to construct a program of critical literacy and civic education that provides a rationale for rethinking schools as democratic public spheres where critical thinking and democratic skills can be analyzed and practiced
Conflicts of Values and Practical Rationality (Does God Encounter Conflicts of Values?)
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Sociology and History, University of Rzeszów Poland, Niemczuk Andrzej
Published: August 2023

The article deals with the problem of conflicts of values and in particular issues such as: (1) what is a conflict of values? (2) what grounds claims about the existence of such conflicts? (3) are these conflicts apparent or real? (4) how can empirical conflicts be resolved? The successive steps of the presented argumentation are a development of the following propositions: (1) a conflict of values consists in the mutual incompatibility of the realization of values of equal strength; (2) a conflict of values is in fact a conflict of duties; (3) a conflict in the first principles of duty (revealed in peculiar practical situations) comes from either (a) the adoption of different historical ethos into a normative theory, or (b) errors (inconsistencies) in the theory; (4) ways of removing conflicts of duty consist in correcting the normative theory by introducing necessary meta-principles to it. At the end of the article, the following thesis is presented: the statement about the existence of real (ontological) conflicts of duty is inconsistent with the postulate of applying practical rationality in practice.
Major Issues and Improvement on Renewable energy policy and WTO agreements under the New climate regime
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Park Ji-eun
Published: August 2023

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to suggest ways for efficient linkage each country's renewable energy policies under the New climate regime and WTO rules governing international trade. Research design, data and methodology : This paper This study analyzes case studies of WTO disputes related to renewable energy, as well as literature research that analyzes domestic and international literature related to energy policy and WTO agreements. Results : According to the case study, some issues were found from ASCM and Anti-dumping agreements and GATT. First, it is about meeting subsidy requirements in ASCM. Second, there are disputes applying the concept of Particular Market Situation in the Anti-Dumping Agreement. Thirdly, it is a question of the applicability of Article 20 of GATT. Conclusions : This paper presented improvements for each WTO agreement related to issues. It includes the criteria of Article 3.1 and the reintroduction of Article 8 in ASCM, the interpretation of Article 20 of GATT on environmental measures.
Effects of the Use of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots on the Advancement of Global Maritime Logistics Personnel
Authors:   Korean Academy Of International Commerce, Inc., Ahn Taek-kyun , Yun Cha-young
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to measure the productivity and satisfaction of global maritime logistics personnel when using artificial intelligence chatbots as tools, and to enhance the utilization of artificial intelligence chatbots based on this. Research design, data, and methodology: This study was conducted among customers using a representative maritime e-logistics platform in Korea. In order to compare the changes in productivity and satisfaction experience of global maritime logistics personnel using A.I chatbots in the experimental and comparison groups, this study used Jamovi, a statistical analysis program, to confirm the homogeneity between the two groups through reliability tests and independent sample t-tests. Results: The results of the analysis confirmed that the chatbot-enabled service had a positive impact on the service experience of maritime logistics personnel using the e-logistics platform. In addition, the post-test results of the effectiveness verification showed that the positive experience of the A.I. chatbot in the experimental group was statistically significant and improved in all areas. This shows the possibility of evenly satisfying the cognitive, sensory, and emotional domains of maritime logistics personnel. Conclusions: This study, first, extends the research focused on simple services of E-logistics platforms to chatbot service experience; second, presents the components of chatbot service experience of E-logistics platforms through theoretical considerations; and third, demonstrates through empirical analysis that chatbot service is an important antecedent variable for the formation of satisfaction experience of E-logistics platforms and the upgrading of maritime logistics personnel.
Readiness Level, Satisfaction Indicators, and Overall Satisfaction towards Flexible Learning through the Lens of Public University Teacher Education Students
Authors:   the College of Teacher Education of Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan, Philippines, Nabayra Jahfet N. , Tambong Clarita R.
Published: August 2023

This study determined public state university students’ readiness level to new normal education, satisfaction level to flexible learning modality, and the association of the two variables. A total of 372 undergraduate teacher education students were included as respondents. Validated and reliability tested researcher-made survey questionnaires on readiness and satisfaction were utilized in the study and were analyzed through descriptive and correlational data analysis tools. Results reveal that most of the students are prepared for new normal education especially in terms of technological readiness. However, it was found that the students were only slightly ready in terms of economic aspects. Students were satisfied with the implemented flexible learning modality of the college particularly with the management of learning. This was attributed highly to the course content, learning materials, learning activities, and teachers’ strategies. Moreover, the students’ readiness for the new normal education and satisfaction with flexible learning are positively related. Findings of this study suggests that teaching and learning process, course materials (quality, accessibility, and completeness), and course content are influential to students’ overall satisfaction with a learning modality. Higher education institutions should consider students’ economic, technological, and personal readiness in the decision-making process of adopting or implementing a new learning modality. This study provides empirical information that may be useful for policy makers and administrators in reviewing and enhancing the new normal education system, crafting, and proposing curricular innovations, starting instructional initiatives, and making sustainable learning continuity plans.
Face-Nest, Facial Recognition Attendance System with Timestamp Logs: An Information System Security Approach
Authors:   the School of Technology, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Malaysia, Satria Luthfi Jaka , Kamsin Intan Farahana , Zainal Nur Khairunnisha
Published: August 2023

In the ever-expanding world of technological advancement and development, many new concepts and technologies are being presented to the world that aim to streamline current processes or innovate an approach to an existing problem. The pandemic has brought forward new operating conditions that have forced many to make the leap to go fully digital, including the education sector. Therefore, this conducted study aims to develop facial recognition attendance system that promotes convenience and accurate attendance marking. This is crucial to ensure time taken to record students’ attendance could be minimize without any sacrifice in accuracy, and theoretically limit the occurrence of proxy attendance within the education setting. Quantitative research was conducted in Malaysia, which involved 82 students from private university. This is crucial to ensure students are able to engage in the teaching and learning process, and at the same time develop a meaningful learning environment. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Research findings show that the facial recognition attendance system contribute to improve the quality of education within online settings by limiting the occurrence of attendance proxying among students. Therefore, this finding contributes by providing a research direction for improving attendance in education setting by utilizing facial recognition attendance system.
A Blockchain-Enabled Conceptual Framework for Near-Miss Management in the Construction Industry
Authors:   the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Zhang Pan , Fung Ivan W. H. , Lee Raymond Yiu Yin
Published: August 2023

The safety problem is still a concern in the construction industry, and near-miss management has become one of the most important practices to improve construction safety. Despite good intentions, problems with near-miss management emerged. These included: a limited reporting rate of near misses, information fraud, the risk of being distorted or lost, and insufficient information sharing among construction stakeholders. These issues have an adverse impact on the effectiveness of near-miss management. Blockchain has the potential to be a reliable platform for near-miss management due to its decentralization, immutability, transparency, and autonomous enforcement of agreements with smart contracts. However, there has been limited investigation into the blockchain’s possibilities in near-miss management. To bridge this gap, this paper proposed a blockchain-enabled conceptual framework for near-miss management. The challenges of near-miss management and the potential of blockchain were discussed. An overall conceptual framework was created, which could help to record near-miss information in an immutable, transparent, traceable, and secure way.
The Impact of the Aukus Trilateral Security Pact on South Pacific Regional Security
Authors: Rimapradesi Yulia , Sagita Wijaya Bagaskara , Karima Zulfa
Published: August 2023

The AUKUS Trilateral Security Pact is a form of collective security cooperation, and this study examines its effects on South Pacific regional security. To stabilize regional security in the South Pacific, which is a main target of China’s maritime ambitions, the authors emphasize the urgency of AUKUS’s presence. To shed light on the issue, the authors used the collective security concept to dissect the framework of cooperation, the motives of AUKUS, and the Security Dilemma concept to explain how geopolitical shifts affect the security stability of the South Pacific. This research employed qualitative methods with an explanatory type of research. In this type of research, the formulated hypothesis was tested to see how the variables under study affected one another. According to this research’s findings, AUKUS’s approach to military confrontation as a partnership for collective security actually encourages an aggressive coalition and poses a security risk, thereby increasing the likelihood of further conflict in the South Pacific region.
Effectiveness of Electronic Muhammadiyah Monitoring Chronic Disease Application in Changing The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of People With Hypertension
Authors: Widianingsih Ni Putu Susari , Mahendro Prasetyo Kusumo
Published: August 2023

Hypertension (HT) is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other organ diseases. The disease course increases along with age and a bad lifestyle. One strategy to prevent the increasing number of HT sufferers is through health promotion. In the digital era, technology is a strategic approach to controlling HT. One of Indonesia's existing health applications is the Electronic-Muhammadiyah Monitoring Chronic Disease (E-MMCD) application. However, its effectiveness has not been tested in increasing the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of people with HT. This quasi/experimental research was conducted using consecutive purposive sampling at Husada Utama Hospital, Surabaya, from September to November 2022. The number of samples was 57 patient respondents for each group, the intervention (I) and the control (C) group. The data was carried out using the pre-and post-test questionnaire after 1 month intervention period using the E-MMCD application. In group C, health promotion using applications was not given. Knowledge in groups C and I was insignificant different. Attitudes and behavior in group C were increased with an insignificant difference, while in group I were increased with a significant difference.
Research Trends on Patient Satisfaction during the Pandemic
Authors: Nuryakin
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health sector, including mental health, and is considered a global pandemic that contributed to research in the health sector. This study aims to study research trends on patient satisfaction during a pandemic. A bibliometric analysis helped to measure research trends on patient satisfaction during a pandemic. The research approach elaborated data in the bibliography through extraction from the Scopus database, then filtering research articles published during 2019-2021 using bibliometric techniques, co-citation analysis and citation analysis. This study used bibliometric analysis by conducting a library search paper referring to Scopus databases. Scopus database identified relevant articles published from 2019 to 2021 using VosViewer. The results showed research trends conducted in-depth patient satisfaction studies over the past three years. The trend of publications on patient satisfaction continued to increase (2020 –2022). However, in 2021 – 2022, it was decreasing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published many papers on patient satisfaction. Loughborough University was the institution with the most publications. Research field citations on patient satisfaction showed Biasco, G. with the most citations.
SAP2000: Priročnik za začetno uporabo pri linearni statični analizi ravninskih linijskih konstrukcij
Authors: Imamović Denis
Published: August 2023

Program SAP2000 je izredno zmogljivo orodje za mehanske preračune in projektiranje konstrukcij v praksi. Kot odličen se je izkazal tudi v študijske namene pri opravljanju seminarskih nalog in zaključnih del, kot tudi za kontrolo rezultatov “peš” mehanskih analiz, s katerimi se študenti seznanijo v času večletnega študija na Fakulteti za gradbeništvo, prometno inženirstvo in arhitekturo (FGPA) v Mariboru. S tem namenom je bil za vse študente FGPA, ki jih zanima delo v programu SAP2000, izdelan priročnik z naslovom “SAP2000: Priročnik za začetno uporabo pri linearni statični analizi ravninskih linijskih konstrukcij”. V tem delu so za najosnovnejšo mehansko -linearno statično- analizo na treh enostavnih primerih obširno in slikovito predstavljeni vsi vmesni koraki od začetnega modeliranja do končne predstavitve rezultatov. Priročnik je kot takšen namenjen za uporabnika z osnovnim znanjem mehanike brez kakršnihkoli predhodnih izkušenj v programu SAP2000.
Fundamental Relation on HvBE-Algebras
Authors: Iranmanesh Farzad , Ghadiri Mansour , Borumand Saeid Arsham
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we are going to introduce a fundamental relation on \(H_{v}BE\)-algebra and investigate some of properties, also construct new \((H_{v})BE\)-algebras via this relation. We show that quotient of any \(H_{v}BE\)-algebra via a regular regulation is an \(H_{v}BE\)-algebra and this quotient, via any strongly relation is a \(BE\)-algebra. Furthermore, we investigate that under what conditions some relations on \(H_{v}BE\)-algebra are transitive relations.
Metafizyka zdarzeń Donalda Davidsona
Authors: Maciaszek Janusz
Published: August 2023

Donald Davidson (1917–2002) is mainly known as a philosopher of language who based his
theory of meaning on Tarski's definition of truth. His theory without meanings as entities is the
core of a subtle and sophisticated philosophical system that resembles very complicated puzzles. If
isolated every part of his system seems arbitrary and not justified. It concerns particularly his
metaphysics of events which justification can be found in Davidson's views on language,
cognition and psychology. Davidson himself usually applies the term "ontology" but in fact makes
some metaphysical presuppositions. These presuppositions do not constitute metaphysical system
but rather are used to explain the phenomenon of linguistic communication. The main categories
of Davidsonian metaphysic: event, object and causal relation, are irreducible and can be described
in various ways. In the paper I reconstruct Davidson's way from his philosophy of language to his
metaphysic. I also indicate some consequences of his metaphysical views for his philosophy of
science and psychology.
Nicolaia Hartmanna prawa bytu realnego
Authors: Kopciuch Leszek
Published: August 2023

In diesem Aufsatz werden zwei Hauptmomente der Hartmannschen Ontologie des Realens
präsentiert. Erstens betrachtet der Autor den Hartmannschen Begriff der Realität (ihre Individualität,
Zeitlichkeit und Prozessualität) und ihren vierschichtigen Stufenbau. Zweitens analisiert der
Verfasser die kategoriale Gesetzlichkeit der Realität: (1) Gesetze der kategorialen Geltung;
(2) Gesetze der kategorialen Kohärenz; (3) Gesetze der kategorialen Schichtung und (4) Gesetze
der kategorialen Dependenz. Der Autor zeigt auch die Rolle, die diese Gesetze (besonders aus
dritter und vierter Gruppe) für die praktische Philosophie haben.
The effect of blended learning model in improving English foreign language learning students’ achievement
Authors: Fehaima Amaria
Published: August 2023

Higher education institutions are researching and adopting pedagogical approaches to meet the changing needs of education in response to various challenges, especially with Covid19 and E-learning is one of these modes. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of this new model (mixed education) in the English language on Third-year English foreign learners' achievement and their attitudes toward using it. It compares the results of various ways of teaching and students' attitudes toward their use. The case study is used as a research design. The participants of the study were 30 students, the questionnaire was designed to confirm the study's validity and reliability, and quantities were used to analyze the data. The findings have shown that there were positive towards using blended learning. The study recommends further research into the use of blended learning in higher education.
Keywords: Blended learning; EFL Learners; E-learning; face-to-face learning; students’ achievement; higher education.
Evaluation of Bloom’s taxonomy and digitalization of English Foreign Language course content
Authors: Rahmani Asma , Ghounane Nadia
Published: August 2023

The present research is action research that aims at unveiling the impetus behind Bloom’s taxonomy when designing the online courses’ educational objectives in the digitized courses and checking its benefits on learners’ academic achievement. To gain empirical data, a survey was addressed to a sample of 62 teachers at the Department of English, Faculty of Foreign Languages. The survey consisted of an online questionnaire that attempts to collect teachers` viewpoints, perceptions, and experiences about the use of Bloom’s taxonomy when formulating courses’ objectives during online learning and its impact on learners’ achievement. The obtained results were coded, treated, and analyzed through the Statistical Package of Social Sciences SPSS. The findings of this paper revealed that the creation of effective objectives depending on Bloom’s taxonomy facilitates and highly improves learners’ academic achievement and serves as a guide in their new online learning setting.
Keywords: Academic achievement; Bloom taxonomy; courses’ content; COVID-19 pandemic; Online teaching.
The voice of adult women in taking English proficiency test
Authors: Rahayu Setya Putri
Published: August 2023

A lot of studies reported that female learners’ capability in mastering a second language is better than that of male learners. However, adult female test takers experience bigger challenges in dealing with English Proficiency Tests (EPT) since they are usually multi-roles women. The objectives of the study were to analyze the views of adult women test takers on the challenges of English proficiency tests related to the most difficult skill that they have to take and how they cope with their problems. The study applied mixed method study with descriptive quantitative and phenomenology approaches. The data were taken through a questionnaire and structured interview for 77 respondents of the study. Based on the result of the data analysis on 77 respondents, the questionnaire data show that the most difficult part of EPT was listening. The respondents provided many strategies for raising their EPT scores. The most popular method of learning EPT was autonomous learning, which was followed by taking a course, studying with friends, and not trying to improve EPT at all.
 Keywords: Adult women; coping mechanism; difficult skill; EPT.
Perpetuating inclusive education amidst the affiliative leadership style: Challenges and potentials
Authors: Belaid Louiza
Published: August 2023

It has been advanced that an instructor who assimilates the affiliated values and beliefs will steadily prepare learners as individuals and respect learners’ needs and preferences. This research examines how the affiliative leadership style affects learners' inclusion in foreign language instruction. Students’ classroom integration is demanding; therefore, understanding their basic needs, and showing empathy and interest to aid them transcend their frailties and improve their performance are persistent traits of affiliative leaders that should be implemented to achieve the aforementioned aim. This study used an experimental method to analyze how the application of affiliative leadership style in class affects learners. As such the aforementioned style was applied as a teaching skill with third-year students at the university. Based on the results, it was concluded that the effectual applicability of this approach at university has created personal connections and has sustained, as well, a peaceful learning environment besides a positive teacher-learner positive rapport.

Keywords: Achievement; affiliative leadership style; students’ inclusion; resilience.
Neuropsychiatric Factors Involved in the Development of Fibromyalgia: A Literature Review
Authors: Isabel Gomez Maria
Published: August 2023

Fibromyalgia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, and fatigue. Its exact cause remains unknown, but genetic predisposition, physical or emotional trauma, and disturbances in pain processing are believed to play significant roles. The condition redominantly affects women and can occur at any age. Diagnosis is challenging due to the absence of specific tests, but criteria set by the American College of Rheumatology aid in identification. Management involves a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, with analgesics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants used for pain relief. Non-pharmacological treatments include physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and stress-reduction techniques. Neuropsychiatric factors, such as stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and altered pain processing, play crucial roles in fibromyalgia’s development and maintenance.