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How a Child Learns to ‘Talk’ to a Smart Speaker: On the Emergence of Enlanguaged Practices
Authors: Fester-Seeger Marie-Theres 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In this paper, I am concerned with the socio-material practice of engaging with voice-enabled machines. Far from ‘talking’ to a smart speaker, a user must master the skill of composing a command while routinely engaging with the machine. While the practice relies on practical understanding and intelligibility, attention must be paid to the trans-situational aspects that enable the situated enactment of socio-material practices. By conceptualizing engagement with the smart speaker as an enlanguaged practice, I trace the ability to engage in a seemingly individualistic practice to a person‘s history of engagement in and with the world. Specifically, I consider how a pre-literate child relies on instances of recursive bodily coordination with her caregiver to learn how to engage with a smart speaker. Informed by the languaging perspective which treats language as multiscalar bodily verbal activity, I trace enlanguaging to the intricate interplay of dialogicality, temporality, and embodiment.
Frost-salt Testing Non-air Entrained High-Performance Fly-ash Concrete. Part I: Relations Liquid uptake - Internal Cracking – Scaling
Authors: Asadi Iman , Skjølsvold Ola , Kanstad Terje , Jacobsen Stefan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The surface scaling of low CO2-emission High Performance Concretes (HPC) was studied in freeze/thaw performance tests with a 3 mm layer of 3% NaCl on the surface to investigate whether such concretes can be made frost durable without air entrainment. Four different non-air entrained silica fume (SF)-fly ash concrete mixes with w/b = 0.30 – 0.35 with 91d strengths >100 MPa were investigated after 3 different curing conditions (Normal, Dried, Wrapped). The w/b=0.30 CEM IIA reference mix without additional FA had lowest scaling following all curing conditions. However, all 4 mixes at all 3 curing conditions had severe internal damage. Liquid Uptake (LU) during freeze/thaw related best to internal damage. The correlation between LU-scaling and strain-scaling was very good for wrapped curing which also showed high internal damage. We therefore suggest proceeding in modelling simultaneous salt scaling and internal damage.
The Social Practice of E-Sports in the United Arab Emirates: An Empirical Field Study on a Sample of University Students
Authors: Benlarbi Yahia , Hashim Samia , Belghitia Samira 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This research examines United Arab Emirates (UAE) university students’ electronic sports habits and motivations using the theory of uses and rewards and the motivation scale for sports consumption (MSSC). A deliberate sample of 172 participants was surveyed using an electronic questionnaire to give their perspectives on various electronic sports-related topics. Most respondents considered e-sports a serious sport and valued it as a social practice. They practiced e-sports for two to four hours daily, preferring multiplayer games, confirming the collective tendency. Live-streaming services have helped electronic sports to become mainstream. Considering the UAE’s enthusiasm, most respondents played e-sports professionally. Finally, indirect realization, aesthetics, and escapism motivated e-sports players. These findings shed light on the perspectives and experiences of UAE residents who participate in electronic sports and may be used to guide efforts to legitimize and mainstream the activity.
Endoscopic Colour Analysis of Nasal Mucosa: Methodology and Clinical Data
Authors: Rubīns Uldis , Krieviņa Agate Kristena , Peksis Kaspars , Spīgulis Jānis 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Diseases of the nasal mucosa are common in clinical practice; on average, every third ENT (ear, nose, throat) patient complains of nasal mucosa problems. Mucosa pathologies change the structure and composition of tissue; the presence of different cells, variation in biochemical composition and dilation or constriction of blood vessels lead to mucosa colour changes that help setting the diagnosis. However, experience and colour vision vary between doctors, so a more objective mucosa colour examination could be helpful. The aim of this study was to investigate whether colour analysis of camera-captured endoscopic images can distinguish healthy from pathological nasal mucosa and how specific such analysis could be for various diseases. A total of 66 participants (four groups, including healthy volunteers) underwent anterior nasal endoscopy, and the taken photos and videos were further analysed using self-developed Matlab software. The procedure involved selection of the region of interest (inferior nasal turbinate), segmentation and averaging the colour parameters over selected areas, exploiting the RGB and L*a*b colour scales. Allergic, chronic hyperplastic and inflamed (chronic and acute) nasal mucosa conditions in comparison with healthy mucosa were studied in this work. A relatively wide spread of colour parameter values was observed in the healthy volunteer group as well as in all patient groups. The most sensitive colour parameters for each of the pathology groups were identified.
How Changes in Plant Taxonomy Are Reflected in Practice, the Case of Salix alba, S. euxina and S. × fragilis Complex: An Example of Latvia’s Official Normative Documents
Authors: Stalažs Arturs 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In 2009, the nomenclature of the former ‘Salix fragilis’ complex was revised; as a result, the pure species Salix euxina Belayeva was described. Over the past ten years, these changes have been ignored by a number of authors (both in Latvia and abroad), and only some authors have used all the names within this complex according to nomenclatural changes introduced by Belayeva. In the context of these taxonomic changes, the official Latvian normative documents (regulations) were analysed in regard to the species Salix alba, S. euxina and S. ×fragilis (=Salix ×rubens).Unfortunately, the taxon S. euxina is not recognised at the official level in Latvia, but the name ‘S. fragilis’ is widely used, referring more to the S. euxina; and S. ×rubens for the S. alba/euxina hybrid complex. Given that plant taxonomy is studied by experienced scientists rather than political organisations, in theory, politicians who lay down national laws and regulations as well as scientists should follow reasoned and justified changes in plant taxonomy. In case of the former S. fragilis complex, these taxonomic changes are also confirmed by genetic studies, which gives an even greater justification for their validity. Therefore, there is no reason to ignore these taxonomic changes.
Forced Fiscal Regulation: Impact Factors and Efficiency
Authors: Butmalai Valentina , Săracu Alina-Florentina , Susanu Irina , Abedin Bahareh 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Tax regulation issues have been the focus since the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent EU energy crisis. From the Keynesian approach, the expansionary fiscal policy of states can contribute to stimulating aggregate demand and, as a consequence, economic growth, on the other hand, the post-crisis macroeconomic policy trend has become fiscal compression (budget consolidation), corresponding to the neoliberal paradigm. This policy has been actively promoted by the supranational institutions of EU, which, with the help of various instruments of fiscal regulation, have effectively imposed budgetary consolidation on member countries.
Considering that the European Commission continues to urge countries to better the sustainability of their public finances and believes that the situation with the tax system is only safe in some EU countries, while in others, it finds significant imbalances, exceptionally high levels of public debt, which need to be corrected by the Stability and Growth Pact mechanisms, the relevance of this study is beyond doubt.
The Impact of Legislative Changes in the Educational Environment Concerning the Bullying Phenomenon
Authors: Mihai Vasile Iuliana , Hrestic Maria-Luiza , Nicolae Stan Ana-Maria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Analyzed from a social, educational and psychological point of view, the phenomenon of bullying has become a global concern in all schools. Taking into account the harmful effects they have on all educational factors (children, parents and teachers), governments around the world to create some policies and dedicated to the prevention and reduction of bullying in the school environment. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of acts of violence and intimidation, both in schools and in the online environment, becoming a problem not only in high schools in Romania, but also in secondary and even primary schools. Thus, although the statistics are worrying, legislative changes in the field of bullying in the educational system in Romania are at the beginning of the road and aspects are generally aimed at prevention. The present paper proposes to bring to the fore the need to develop an integrated intervention strategy in cases of school bullying, by involving the decision-making factors.
Sustainability and Sustainable Public Procurement: An Assessment of Individual, Organizational, and Political Commitment in Brazilian Public Administration
Authors: Inglat Luís Phillipe da Silva , Cabral Vitor Neves , Castro Biancca Scarpeline de , Guerrieri Daduí Cordeiro 
Published: July 2024

Objective: To analyze the commitment to sustainability and sustainable public procurement by individuals, organizations, and the political class, based on the perceptions of agents working in the procurement area.

Theoretical Framework: The main concepts and theories on sustainability and sustainable public procurement (SPP) were presented, as well as the importance of commitment from individuals, public organizations, and the political class for the implementation of these agendas.

Method: A quantitative approach was adopted, using a survey via an electronic questionnaire composed of closed questions with alternatives based on a five-point Likert scale. The sample consisted of 201 public agents working in the procurement area, and statistical analysis of the data was conducted to identify patterns and relationships between the variables regarding the perceptions of public agents.

Results and Discussion: Commitment to sustainability and SPP ranged from moderate to low, with the level of political commitment being lower than organizational commitment, and the latter being lower than individual commitment. At all levels (individual, organizational, and political), the commitment to CPS was lower than the commitment to sustainability. In line with the literature, the individual, organizational, and political commitments perceived in this research may explain the modest progress of these themes in recent years, despite their inclusion in the Brazilian legal framework and the existence of successful practices.

Research Implications: This study points to the need to promote initiatives that can enhance commitment to sustainability and SPP by the agents responsible for implementation, as well as by public organizations and the political class.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing commitment to sustainability and SPP in the Brazilian context at different levels - individual, organizational, and political. By identifying patterns and relationships between variables, the research provides important directions for understanding opportunities and challenges associated with promoting sustainability and SPP.
The Fundamental Duty of Information in Elections By Candidates Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Cyrino Rodrigo Reis , Fabriz Daury Cesar 
Published: July 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), especially algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), on electoral processes and contemporary politics, aiming to understand how these technologies impact the formation of public opinion and voters' decision-making, as well as to identify threats to the integrity of democratic systems.

Theoretical Framework: This section presents the main concepts and theories that underpin the research. It highlights the works of renowned authors such as Nick Bostrom, Giuliano da Empoli, B. J. Fogg, Shoshana Zuboff, and Cathy O’Neil, which provide a solid foundation for understanding the context of the investigation. Additionally, concepts related to information manipulation, dissemination of fake news, and the ethical and trust impacts of ICTs are addressed.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research includes a literature review and documentary analysis. The literature review covers works by the aforementioned renowned authors, while the documentary analysis includes the study of emblematic cases of data manipulation in elections, such as Russian influence in the 2016 US elections. Data collection was carried out through the analysis of texts and documents relevant to the topic.

Results and Discussion: The results revealed that the use of algorithms and AI has a significant impact on the formation of public opinion and voters' decision-making. The dissemination of fake news was highlighted as a common practice that compromises the right to truthful information and the integrity of the democratic process. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the identified ethical implications and trust challenges. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.

Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of political science and communication. These implications include the need for implementing measures to ensure the transparency and veracity of information, preserving the integrity of democratic systems, and ensuring informed and conscious decisions by voters.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by deeply investigating the impact of ICTs on electoral processes, highlighting the dissemination of fake news and information manipulation as threats to democratic integrity. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by its theoretical and practical contributions to understanding and mitigating the ethical and trust challenges associated with the use of algorithms and AI in contemporary politics.
Non-Linear Models With Autoregressive Error Structure for Studying Bean Seed Drying Kinetics
Authors: Gonzaga Natiele de Almeida , Azarias Edilene Cristina Pedroso , Salvador Rafaela de Carvalho , Silva Edilson Marcelino , Muniz Joel Augusto 
Published: July 2024

Objective: To use the non-linear regression models (Lewis, Overhults, Page, Midilli, and Three-parameter simple Exponential) to describe the drying kinetics of bean seeds as a function of time (hours).

Theoretical Structure: The research project shows the steps taken to conduct and analyze data.

Method: The model parameters were estimated using the least squares method and the Gauss-Newton convergence algorithm. The assumptions of normality, homoscedasticity, and independence of residuals were tested using the Shapiro-Wilk, Breuch-Pagan, and Durbin-Watson tests, respectively. If the assumption of independence of residuals was violated, this dependence was modeled with an autoregressive error structure AR(1). The adjusted coefficient of determination (Raj2), Akaike information criterion (AIC), residual standard deviation (RSD), and Bates and Watts curvature measure were used to assess the goodness of fit of the models.

Results and conclusion: The results showed that the Midilli model presented a good quality fit to the data, and is the most suitable for describing the drying kinetics of bean seeds, with the drying rate averaging 0.4681 g of water/hour.

Research Implications: The research contributes to the literature with practical information about the drying process.

Originality/value: Highlights the importance of adjusting non-linear regression models to the drying kinetics of biological products. These models are used to represent the decrease in the amount of water in a given food over time.
Coatepec en los albores del siglo XX. Fotografía de Atilano Pérez
Authors: Arieta Baizabal Virginia 
Published: July 2024

Reseña del libro Coatepec en los albores del siglo XX. Fotografía de Atilano Pérez de la autoría de Jesús Javier Bonilla Palmeros.
Este volumen se conforma de una presentación y cinco partes. Incluye una serie de 97 imágenes fotográficas de estudio y eventos, así como tarjetas postales obra de Don Atilano Pérez realizadas entre 1880 y 1913. La obra también nos ofrece un panorama histórico general de la ciudad de Coatepec a través de fotografías antiguas producto de uno de los principales fotógrafos de la localidad y que hoy constituyen un importante acervo del pasado histórico del municipio.
التحول من النظام البرلماني الى النظام الرئاسي في العراق
Authors: د. سيناء علي محمود  
Published: July 2024

شهدت العلاقة بين السلطات في العراق حالة من التداخل الكبير والتشابك في الادوار وبالشكل الذي اربك عملها مما انتج حالة من الضعف الذي اصاب العملية السياسية والوقوع بالعديد من الازمات ذات الطابع السياسي والاقتصادي كما قادت الديمقراطية التوافقية والياتها التي اقتضت المصلحة لتبنيها من اجل عدم اقصاء الاخرين الى عدد من الاشكاليات السياسية والتي انعكست بطبيعة الحال على واقع المجتمع العراقي وعلى طبيعة و بنية النظام السياسي العراقي مشكلة بذلك اهم المعوقات امام فاعليته وهذا بدوره ادى الى طرح نموذج النظام الرئاسي كحل للخروج من الازمة وتحقيق الاستقرار السياسي والذي اصطدم بعدد من المعوقات التي حالت دون تطبيقه ،وان كان النظام الرئاسي يمثل اسلوب حكم ناجح في البلدان ذات التجربة الديمقراطية المتكاملة التي يتمثل فيها مستوى عالي من النضوج والوعي السياسي فلا يمكن تطبيقه ولايكتب له النجاح اذا ماتوافرت مقوماته ومستلزماته وبيئته ،ويمثل النظام البرلماني الحكم الانسب للمجتمعات المتنوعة والقادر على التعبير عن المصالح المتعددة المتباينة للمجتمع وتوفير الاطار المناسب الذي يضمن هذه المصالح ويعمل للتوفيق فيما بينها ويتجاوز تناقضاتها وحلها بطريقة سليمة،فالنظام السياسي العراقي مازال مهيأللعمل والاستقرار والحل لايكمن بتغييره بل بالوقوف على مشكلاته واحداث تغييرات بداخله والمتمثلة بتعديل المواد الدستوية التي اخلت بتوازن السلطات بما يؤمن التوازن والتعاون والرقابة بينهما والابتعاد عن الاساليب الغير دستورية في تولي وادارة السلطة وتفعيل دور المعارضة السياسية وايجاد نظاما انتخابيا جديدايؤمن التمثيل الواسع للشعب والذي سيقود بدوره للاغلبية السياسية وبناء الثقة بين القوى السياسية والاجتماعيةالتي من شأنها توطيد اواصر العلاقات بين ابناء المجتمع بمايؤمن تحقيق المواطنة والوحدة الوطنيةالتي تمثل بمجموعها ممكنات نجاح تسهم بدعم الاستقرار السياسي والاجتماعي و اعادة فاعلية النظام القائم بما يخدم الاهداف المرجوة.
Anatomical variations of ilioinguinal nerve: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Manolakos Konstantinos , Zygogiannis Konstantinos , Manolakos Othon , Mousa Chagigia , Papadimitriou Georgios , Fotoniatas Ioannis 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Several anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve branches have been recorded in older studies. Knowledge of these variations is useful for the improvement of peripheral nerve blocks and avoidance of iatrogenic nerve injuries during abdominal surgeries. The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature about the anatomical topography and variations of the ilioinguinal nerve.

Methods:
An extensive search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases was conducted by the first author in November 2021, with the use of the PRISMA guidelines. Anatomical or cadaveric studies about the origin, the course, and the distribution of the ilioinguinal nerve were included in this review. Thirty-one cadaveric studies were included for qualitative analysis.

Results:
Several anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve were depicted including its general properties, its origin, its branching patterns, its course, its relation to anatomical landmarks, and its termination. Among them, the absence of ilioinguinal nerve ranged from 0% to 35%, its origin from L1 ranged from 65% to 100%, and its isolated emergence from psoas major ranged from 47% to 94.5%. Numerous anatomical variations of the ilioinguinal nerve exist, not commonly cited in classic anatomical textbooks. The branches of the ilioinguinal nerve may be damaged during spinal anesthesia and surgical procedures in the lower abdominal region.

Conclusion:
Therefore, a better understanding of the regional anatomy and its variations is of vital importance for the prevention of ilioinguinal nerve injuries.
A prospective observational study to compare and evaluate delta down, aortic velocity time integral variability, and superior vena cava collapsibility index as predictors of fluid responsiveness in patients with supratentorial brain tumors undergoing elective neurosurgery
Authors: Ajayan Neeraja , Hrishi Ajay Prasad , Sethuraman Manikandan , Prathpadas Unnikrishnan , Praveen Ranganatha , Divakar Ganesh 
Published: July 2024

Background:
Patients undergoing surgical resection of brain tumors frequently exhibit a spectrum of hemodynamic fluctuations necessitating careful fluid management. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, such as delta down (DD), aortic velocity time integral variability (VTIAoV), and superior vena cava collapsibility index (SVCCI), in patients undergoing neurosurgery for brain tumors.

Methods:
In this prospective study, 30 patients scheduled to undergo elective neurosurgery for brain tumor resection were enrolled. Baseline measurements of vitals, anesthetic parameters, and study variables were recorded post-induction. Subsequently, patients received a fluid bolus of 10 mL/kg of colloid over 20 min, and measurements were repeated post-loading. Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation. The normally distributed continuous variables were compared using Student’s t-test, with P < 0.05 considered statistically significant. The predictive capability of variables for fluid responsiveness was assessed using Pearson’s coefficient analysis (r).

Results:
Of the 30 patients, 22 were identified as volume responders (R), while eight were non-responders (NR). DD >5 mmHg effectively distinguished between R and NR (P < 0.001), with a good predictive ability (r = 0.759). SVCCI >38% differentiated R from NR (P < 0.001), with excellent predictability (r = 0.994). Similarly, VTIAoV >20% was also a good predictor (P < 0.05; r = 0.746).

Conclusion:
Our study revealed that most patients undergoing surgical resection of brain tumors exhibited fluid responsiveness. Among the variables assessed, SVCCI >38% emerged as an excellent predictor, followed by VTIAoV >20% and DD >5 mm Hg, for evaluating fluid status in this population.
Estimation of near-wellbore conditions in a vertical well based on pressure and temperature data
Authors: Гадильшина В.Р. , Хайруллин М.Х. , Бадертдинова Е.Р. , Шамсиев М.Н. , Морозов П.Е. , Абдуллин А.И. 
Published: July 2024

В данной работе предлагается вычислительный алгоритм оценки параметров призабойной зоны по результатам измерений давления и температуры на забое вертикальной скважины в период пуска. Исследуется зависимость оценок значений проницаемости и радиуса призабойной зоны от исходной информации
A procedure for estimating near-wellbore conditions based on measured bottom-hole pressure and temperature in a vertical well is proposed. This paper analyzes dependence of near-wellbore-area permeability and radius estimates on the initial data