bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Folklore of the pre-wedding ceremony of the Priik Tatars of Tatarstan: common and special features of the vocabulary of matchmaking
Authors: Хафизова Г.С. 
Published: June 2024

статья посвящена рассмотрению фольклора предсвадебного обряда у татар, проживающих в Татарстане на западном приграничье вдоль реки Ик. Свадебные традиции являются наиболее устойчивыми по сравнению с другой семейной обрядностью современных этносов. Естественная реновация материальных и духовных компонентов, вышедших из обращения, но сохранившихся в памяти поколений, а также изменения внешнего слоя традиционного наследия ставят перед фольклористами серьёзные задачи по изучению особенностей обрядовой лексики у данной локальной группы.
the article is devoted to the folklore of the pre-wedding ceremony among the Tatars living in Tatarstan on the western border along the Ik River. Wedding traditions are the most stable in comparison with other family rituals of modern ethnic groups. The natural renovation of material and spiritual components that have gone out of circulation, but have been preserved in the memory of generations, as well as changes in the outer layer of traditional heritage pose serious tasks for folklorists to study the peculiarities of the ritual vocabulary of this local group.
Floral images in the literature about the Far East
Authors: Васильева Т.В. 
Published: June 2024

в статье рассматривается художественная специфика основных флорестических образов в литературе о Дальнем Востоке XIX-XX вв., семантика которых связана с репрезентацией геопоэтического образа региона. Опираясь на материалы текстов, входящих в ядро дальневосточного геопоэтического текста, автор делает попытку выделить наиболее значимые для ментальной географии региона флорообразы. Целью исследования является описание специфики художественного представления знаковых для геопоэтики Дальнего Востока флорообразов. В соответствии с целью поставлены следующие задачи: 1) выявить константные флорестические образы дальневосточного локального текста; 2) обозначить связь флорестических символов с основными топосами Дальнего Востока и геопоэтическим образом региона; 3) описать художественное содержание флорообразов в произведениях писателей, входящих в ядро дальневосточного локального текста, но мало описанных в исследовательской литературе. Проведенное исследование расширяет представления о дальневосточном локальном тексте, подтверждая гипотезу о том, что флорообразы являются неотъемлемым маркером дальневосточного «мифа» как часть геопоэтического образа тайги, являющегося значимым топосом дальневосточного текста.
the article examines the artistic specificity of the main floristic images in the literature about the Far East of the 19th-20th centuries, the semantics of which is associated with the representation of the geopoetic image of the region. Based on the materials of the texts included in the core of the Far Eastern geopoetic text, the author makes an attempt to highlight the most significant flora images for the mental geography of the region. The purpose of the study is to describe the specifics of the artistic representation of flora images that are significant for the geopoetics of the Far East. In accordance with the goal, the following tasks were set: 1) to identify constant floristic images of the Far Eastern local text; 2) to identify the connection between floristic symbols and the main topoi of the Far East and the geopoetic image of the region; 3) to describe the artistic content of flora images in the works of writers who are part of the core of the Far Eastern local text, but are little described in the research literature.
The Role of the State in Confronting Corruption
Authors: Gharaibeh Rohil 
Published: June 2024

Corruption is considered the most dangerous enemy to human societies. It is one of the factors that cause its cultural retardation and weakness, and then to its destruction and finally extinction. Hence, the most important role of a government is represented in tackling corruption, and to succeed in that in order to maintain the nation's interests, and to keep the purpose of our creator in this universe.
The state, being described within the comprehensive collective framework and holding its entire forces and institutions, is responsible for combining the efforts made into one cohesive results capable to establish a societal framework away from corruption with all its types. This research explains the concept of corruption, its forms and aspects, and demonstrates the role of the state in confronting it effectively through a thorough strategy based on effective prevention and inspection, then on applied and practical treatment. The inductive and deductive approaches were used out from the forensic sciences as well as from relevant texts. The study concluded that the state should take the primary responsibility in encountering corruption through its legislative, executive and judicial institutions. The study recommends researchers to search for the most effective means and tools to encounter corruption in its all forms in the modern era.
Nursing Student’s Perception of Satisfaction and Self-Confidence with Skill Laboratory Practice
Authors: Sah Bimala Kumari , Gachhadar Rashmi 
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Nursing students go through series of theory and practical sessions before accomplishing the nursing course. It is necessary for the students to gain master in basic procedures prior to practicing on real patients. Therefore, students best learn to perform nursing procedures in skill laboratories through demonstrations and simulations. The current study aims to assess the nursing students’ perception on satisfaction and self-confidence towards skill laboratory practice.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional research design with total enumeration technique was used. Self- administered technique was used to collect data from 78 respondents. The data was analyzed in SPSS software version 20 using descriptive analysis.
Results: The mean age of the students was 20.35±1.43. Out of 78 students, half (51.3%) were involved in fundamental laboratory, while, 48.7% were involved in Midwifery laboratory practice. More than half of the students (56.4%) were satisfied with the skill laboratory practice, and half of the students (50%) had high self-confidence to practice in actual clinical setting after skill laboratory practice.
Conclusion: More than half of the students were satisfied and half of them had high self-confidence, and there is still need to put more efforts towards improving the practice in order to exceed the current quantity as well as the quality of practice.
Cardiovascular Health Risk Behavior Among Undergraduate Students of Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences, Morang, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Menuka , Subba Dipti , Koirala Namu , Parajuli Surya Bahadur , Pradhan Uma 
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are listed as one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity. Lifestyle-related behavioral risk factors are mainly implicated in the increased burden of cardiovascular diseases. The study aims to assess the cardiovascular health risk behavior among undergraduate students.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from March to August 2020 among 180 undergraduate university students. Data was collected online through a web link using an edited WHO-NCD stepwise approach questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Ethical clearance was obtained from the IRC of Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences.
Results: The majority (96.7%) of them were female, nearly half (47.2%) were from nursing, and most (81.7%) were unmarried and had a single family (76.7%). Among them, 5.4% were occasional smokers. Most (72.2%) of the students started to consume alcohol. Although 81% of them thought that lowering salt intake in their diet was very important, 74.4% of students often eat processed foods high in salt. Almost all (95%) of students said that extra salt or salty sauce in their diet could cause health problems. However 65% of them were not doing anything regularly to control salt intake, and 77% of the students did not practice any physical exercise. Few (5.6%) and (2.2%) students had raised blood pressure and total cholesterol levels, respectively.
Conclusion: The undergraduate students have insufficient physical activity, inadequate fruit intake, and use of high levels of salt and salty products. Therefore, intervention is required to reduce these high-risk behaviors, related to cardiovascular diseases in the future.
Seminar tentang Metode Responsi Fisik Sosial (RFT) / Total Physical Response (TPR) dalam Pembelajaran & Pengajaran Bhs Inggris di Sekolah Kristen YPKPM Ambon
Authors: Harsono Debora 
Published: June 2024

Fakta menunjukkan, bahwa permasalahan pembelajaran dan pengajaran Bahasa Inggris sangatlah kompleks. Pertama, Materi Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris cukup sulit untuk sebagian siswa. Seperti kita ketahui, Bahasa Inggris bukanlah bahasa yang kita ucapkan sejak balita. Secara pribadi, kita belajar Bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa ketiga dalam kehidupan ini. Ketika batita kita memperoleh bahasa pertama dari ibu, kemudian kita mempelajari Bahasa Indonesia secara formal di bangku TK. Selanjutnya, kita mulai belajar bahasa Inggris di bangku SD atau SMP. Kedua, pengajaran Bahasa Inggris sangatlah membosankan bagi para siswa. Artinya meliputi pengajaran tata bahasa yang sangat rumit, hal ini diperburuk oleh guru Bahasa Inggris yang mengajar para siswa dengan menerapkan metode mengajar yang lama. Mengajar Tata Bahasa dengan banyak mengerjakan latihan tanpa penjelasan materi yang ringkas dan jelas. Banyak guru Bahasa Inggris berpendapat bahwa murid dapat memahami tata bahasa dengan mengerjakan sebanyak mungkin latihan. Belajar dengan menganalisa kesalahan dalam pengerjaan latihan soal tata bahasa. Ketiga, pengejaan dan pengucapan bahasa Inggris sangatlah berbeda dengan kata kata yang tertulis. Karena Bahasa Inggris tidaklah diucapkan sesuai dengan huruf yang tertulis (seperti Bahasa Jerman). Tentunya, hal ini menimbulkan beberapa kesulitan dalam pengejaan dan pengucapan Bahasa Inggris bagi kebanyakan siswa.Tetapi kebanyakan guru TK dan SD di Ambon cenderung menerapkan metode yang lama daripada yang baru. Karena menerapkan metode yang terbaik, berarti kita harus meluangkan lebih banyak waktu, perhatian dan energi untuk mempersiapkan segala sesuatunya dengan baik. Berdasarkan hal itu, maka penulis telah menyampaikan Seminar tentang Metode RFT bagi Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk Sekolah Kristen YPKPM Ambon pada tanggal 8 Agustus 2020. Tetapi pelaksanaannya dilakukan dalam ruangan Dosen Fakultas Kesehatan. Dikarenakan masih dalam masa pandemi Covid l9. Terdapat beberapa hal yang menjadi pertimbangan : l). Adanya pembatasan kegiatan dari pihak Sekolah YPKPM. 2). Meminimalisir jumlah peserta dan terakhir memaklumi kondisi ruangan pertemuan di Sekolah YPKPM yang sedang mengalami sedikit renovasi. Metode yang disampaikan adalah Seminar. Sebagai hasil, dari seminar ini para guru honorer Bahasa Inggris dan mahasiswa PKL dari Universitas Pattimura FKIP Program Studi Bahasa Inggris di sekolah YPKPM memperoleh penambahan pengetahuan wawasan tentang Metode Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris bagi para siswa mereka. Akhirnya, penulis menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan Metode Responsi Fisik Total (RFT) bagi Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris bukanlah suatu hal yang mudah karena membutuhkan lebih banyak keseriusan,Â kesungguhan dan pengobanan waktu di dalam mempersiapkan semua materi pengajaran sekaligus menerapkannya dalam proses Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris bagi anak didik kita.
Comparative study about preparation of poly(lactide)/Organophilic montmorillonites nanocomposites through melt blending or ring opening polymerization methods
Authors: Castiello Stefania , Coltelli Maria‐Beatrice , Conzatti Lucia , Bronco Simona 
Published: January 2012

AbstractThe present article is focused onto the study of nanostructure, thermal and mechanical properties of nanocomposites composed of poly(lactide) (PLA), and a constant amount of montmorillonite (MMT) clays (3 wt %). Properly modified organoclays with easily available commercial compounds were prepared in order to allow the homogeneous dispersion of the hydrophilic clays in the polar polymer matrix; in particular, 2‐hydroxyethyl‐trimethylammonium (choline), polyethyleneoxide(15)‐(hydrogenated tallow)‐ammonium, and oligochitosan salts were used as surfactants as their structure can match the requirements of a biocompatible material. These organically modified MMTs (OMMTs) were used for preparing composites by melt blending or by in situ ring opening polymerization (using the clay surfactant as polymerization initiator) followed by melt dispersion into a PLA matrix. Structural, morphological, and thermo‐mechanical properties of the products are compared in order to assess advantages and disadvantages of the two different preparation routes. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012
Physical characterization and performance of iron polymer composites
Authors: Zihlif A. M. , Al‐Ramadin Y. , Sbeih S. A. 
Published: January 2012

AbstractThe physical properties of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) composites containing natural iron oxides with different concentrations 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, and 20% by weight were studied. Powder of iron oxides of 63‐μm particle size was casted with PEO polymer. Absorption UV spectra were collected in the wavelength range 300–800 nm by using a spectrophotometer. The optical energy gap and energy tail widths of localized states of the prepared composites were determined from Urbach formula. The electrical properties were studied using AC impedance measurements performed at different temperatures and in frequency range 100 kHz to 1 MHz. Impedance, dielectric constant, dielectric loss, and AC‐conductivity showed frequency and temperature dependence. The thermal conductivity of the composites was studied as a function of iron oxides concentration and in temperature range 20–50°C. It was found that the thermal conductivity of the composites increases with filler concentration and temperature. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012
Transport Mechanisms of Activated Oxygen in the Catalytic Soot Oxidation on Systems of Nanoparticle Layers
Authors: Zeng Lintao , Weber Alfred P. 
Published: January 2012

AbstractDer Transportmechanismus von mittels Platin‐Katalysator aktiviertem Sauerstoff wurde mit einem System aus Nanopartikeln‐Schichten (Sandwichstruktur) untersucht. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die aktivierte Sauerstoffspezies über die Gasphase transportiert wird, und dass der bisher allgemein akzeptierte Oberflächentransport (Spillover) vernachlässigbar ist. Allerdings ist die Lebensdauer der aktivierten Sauerstoffspezies sehr begrenzt. Aus Versuchen mit räumlich getrennten Pt‐ und C‐Schichten wurde die Lebensdauer auf 65 ms abgeschätzt. Der Abbau der aktivierten Sauerstoffspezies erfolgt vermutlich über die Anlagerung an andere Gasmoleküle oder an Wände. Die Identifizierung des dominanten Transportmechanismus und Quantifizierung der katalytischen Wirkung könnte wertvolle Hinweise für die Optimierung des Designs von katalytisch beschichteten Dieselrußpartikelfiltern geben.
Three‐Dimensional Super‐Resolution Imaging of the Midplane Protein FtsZ in Live Caulobacter crescentus Cells Using Astigmatism
Authors: Biteen Julie S. , Goley Erin D. , Shapiro Lucy , Moerner W. E. 
Published: January 2012

AbstractSingle‐molecule super‐resolution imaging provides a non‐invasive method for nanometer‐scale imaging and is ideally suited to investigations of quasi‐static structures within live cells. Here, we extend the ability to image subcellular features within bacteria cells to three dimensions based on the introduction of a cylindrical lens in the imaging pathway. We investigate the midplane protein FtsZ in Caulobacter crescentus with super‐resolution imaging based on fluorescent‐protein photoswitching and the natural polymerization/depolymerization dynamics of FtsZ associated with the Z‐ring. We quantify these dynamics and determine the FtsZ depolymerization time to be <100 ms. We image the Z‐ring in live and fixed C. crescentus cells at different stages of the cell cycle and find that the FtsZ superstructure is dynamic with the cell cycle, forming an open shape during the stalked stage and a dense focus during the pre‐divisional stage.
Non‐Linear Signal Detection Improvement by Radiation Damping in Single‐Pulse NMR Spectra
Authors: Schlagnitweit Judith , Morgan Steven W. , Nausner Martin , Müller Norbert , Desvaux Hervé 
Published: January 2012

AbstractWhen NMR lines overlap and at least one of them is affected by radiation damping, the resonance line shapes of all lines are no longer Lorentzian. We report the appearance of narrow signal distortions, which resemble hole‐burnt spectra. This new experimental phenomenon facilitates the detection of tiny signals hidden below the main resonance. Theoretical analysis based on modified Maxwell–Bloch equations shows that the presence of strong transverse magnetization creates a feedback through the coil, which influences the magnetization of all spins with overlapping resonance lines. In the time domain this leads to cross‐precession terms between magnetization densities, which ultimately cause non‐linear behavior. Numerical simulations corroborate this interpretation.
IMPROVING CANAL IRRIGATION PERFORMANCE WITH ON‐FARM WATER STORAGE: EVIDENCE FROM THE INDIRA GANDHI NAHAR PARIYOJANA PROJECT IN INDIA
Authors: Amarasinghe Upali A. , Palanisami K. , Singh O. P. 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACTOn‐farm water storage (OFWS) is a farmers' response to mitigating inadequate and variable water supply in canal commands in the Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana project in Rajasthan, India. This paper assesses the impact of OFWS on on‐farm performance, based on a sample of farms with and without storage tanks. OFWS facilitated the use of sprinklers, and the use of both together contributed to an improved level of on‐farm water control and timing of inputs, which resulted in an increase in gross irrigated area and crop yields. As a result, the average net value of output per hectare is 56% higher in farms with the new infrastructure. This is a financially viable intervention for farms with an irrigable area larger than 5 ha, with a benefit–cost ratio of 2.2 and internal rate of return of 35%. OFWS can be a catalyst for rejuvenating canal irrigation schemes with low on‐farm performance. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
IN SITU VERIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES OF FLOW METERS FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT
Authors: Hassanli A. M. , Pezzaniti D. , Cape J. 
Published: January 2012

ABSTRACTThe accurate measurement of flow rate is an important and an integral part of sustainable water management. The errors associated with measurements are directly dependent on the quality of measurements. The aim of this study was to verify this accuracy and analyse the testing methodologies used to facilitate subsequent verification and to assess the accuracy, suitability and cost‐effectiveness of in situ verification techniques and technologies for closed conduits. The following techniques were reviewed: meter installations gravimetric method, ultrasonic clamp‐on method, insertion meters, electromagnetic meters, tracer methods, reference meters in series, and electronic verification of electromagnetic flow meters. All techniques were evaluated from the perspective of the Australian National Measurement Institute (NMI) requirements for accuracy. A survey and an industry consultation were also conducted across Australia. Two key insights were: (i) in situ verification is an area that few water authorities have had any experience with, and (ii) the lack of available information regarding the economic viability and water accounting benefits of in situ verification. Generally, there is confusion or not enough information about the costs/benefits of in situ verification, or about proven techniques for in situ verification and how to deal with installation and site issues. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Kinetics of the soluble IL‐1 receptor type I during treatment with an LCAP filter in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Muratov V. , Paulsson J.M. , Elvin K. , Löfberg R. , Lundahl J. 
Published: January 2012

AbstractLeukocyte apheresis primarily used for treatment of inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Beside an effect of the apheresis column, the plastic lines in the apheresis system might also have an effect due to interaction between the plastic surfaces and circulating leukocytes and plasma proteins. We recently reported generation of LL‐37 in the plastic lines during leukocyte adsorbing apheresis. This generation might have a positive impact on the immunologic tolerance and therefore be one operational mechanism by which the apheresis treatment executes its effect. In the present study, we report a significant generation of sIL‐1RI in the apheresis lines that is initially absorbed by the LCAP device. This finding, together with our previous data on IL‐1Ra indicate that important members of the IL‐1 family are significantly altered during the LCAP treatment of patients with IBD. Since IL‐1 and its antagonists are important for regulation of inflammatory processes in IBD, we speculate that the LCAP related changes in sIL‐1RI and IL‐1Ra might impact the clinical outcome. These findings have to be taken into consideration when designing new apheresis techniques as well as sham‐controlled studies. J. Clin. Apheresis, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Microbiological and pharmacological tests on new antibiotic‐loaded PMMA‐based composites for the treatment of osteomyelitis
Authors: Giavaresi Gianluca , Bertazzoni Minelli Elisa , Sartori Maria , Benini Anna , Della Bora Tommaso , Sambri Vittorio , Gaibani Paolo , Borsari Veronica , Salamanna Francesca , Martini Lucia , Nicoli Aldini Nicolò , Fini Milena 
Published: January 2012

AbstractLocal antibiotic diffusion in rabbit femurs from two new PMMA‐based and nail‐shaped composites, enriched with β‐tricalcium phosphate (P‐TCP) and BaSO4 or only with BaSO4 (P‐BaSO4), and soaked in a solution of gentamicin (G) and vancomycin (V) was studied. Nails were implanted into the intramedullary cavity of healthy and osteomyelitic femurs to study the resolution of infection and to quantify the antibiotic penetration into bone by microbiological, pharmacological, and histological tests. A significant progression of osteomyelitis was recorded 7 weeks after MRSA inoculation, whereas no bacteria were found in animals treated with antibiotic‐loaded nails as confirmed by microbiology and histology (Smeltzer score). The release of both antibiotics from composites was high and prompt both in healthy and infected bone; the amount of V was higher than that of G in all bone samples. Antibiotics of both composites were still present in bone 3 weeks after nail implantation. The P‐BaSO4 composite released a lower amount of antibiotics than did P‐TCP. The G–V combination in vivo exerted a synergistic bactericidal effect, which was confirmed by microbiological, histological, and clinical results (no infection). These new porous PMMA composites, soaked in G–V solution in the operating room, might be an effective and useful drug delivery system for osteomyelitis treatment. © 2011 Orthopaedic Research Society Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 30:348–355, 2012