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English skills of Puerto Rican students: the effect of gender, SES and school socioeconomic composition
Authors: Morales-Reyes Alexandra , Pérez-Vargas José C. , Siberón Jessimar , Wolfgang Rolke 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
This study evaluates the effects of gender, socioeconomic status (SES), and school of origin on students’ language performance. We used data from the test Measurement and Evaluation for Educational Transformation (META, for its acronym in Spanish). We analyzed the results of 21,425 eleventh-grade students from 194 public schools in Puerto Rico. The results suggest that there is a significant relationship between students’ gender and their English skills. Female students achieved higher levels of language performance than male students. There was also a significant relationship between SES and language performance. Students with a more advantaged socioeconomic status showed better language outcomes than students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. The socioeconomic composition of the school was found to play an important factor in the linguistic performance of students: a diverse socioeconomic composition is related to better school performance and the narrowing of language disparities. We propose that the composition of schools’ student bodies is a factor that educational linguistic policy makers in Puerto Rico should give more consideration to, as it could have a key role in ameliorating English language attainment and education in general in Puerto Rico’s public schools.
How interpreting influences defendants’ participation: a discursive study of zero renditions and non-renditions in court interpreting
Authors: Du Biyu Jade 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The inquisitorial feature of Chinese criminal trials requires active participation from defendants in courtroom interaction. To fully participate in the trial proceedings, defendants who cannot speak the language of the court have to rely on the language support offered by interpreters. Court interpreters are expected to facilitate language minorities’ participation and communication in the proceedings, but their mediation changes the dynamics of courtroom interaction. This paper aims to explore how the use of interpreting impacts the participation status of English-speaking defendants in Chinese criminal trials. Adopting participation framework as the primary analytical tool, drawing upon discourse analysis of seven authentic recordings of bilingual trials and fieldwork observations, this study empirically shows that as a result of zero renditions and non-renditions in the triadic communication, the participation role of the defendant changes from being a direct addressee to the position of a non-participant, which results in them a marginalised status. The role alteration, which is associated with the court interpreting practice, including the sole use of consecutive interpreting, puts the defendant at a disadvantage, undermining their participation rights in the trial proceedings. In a way, the defendant becomes a de facto stand-by participant in the interpreter-mediated courtroom interaction.
Where are the Black men in osteopathic medical schools?
Authors: Megafu Michael N. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Over the past decade, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have emphasized the need to enhance diversity within medical education. Despite concerted efforts, the representation of underrepresented populations in medicine (URiM), particularly Black men, remains alarmingly low. This commentary delves into the persisting challenges and potential solutions surrounding the lack of diversity of Black men in osteopathic schools. Black men, in particular, continue to be significantly underrepresented in osteopathic medical schools across the United States. Factors contributing to this disparity include limited access to resources, pervasive negative stereotypes, and biases within the medical community. Addressing these challenges necessitates multifaceted interventions such as mentorship programs, pipeline initiatives, and implicit bias training to enhance the recruitment and support for URiM applicants, particularly Black men. Institutions like Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and A.T. Still University have underscored the importance of tailoring programs in fostering a sense of belonging and academic success among Black men aspiring to be osteopathic physicians. The creation of a supportive environment for Black men in osteopathic medical schools is not only crucial for promoting diversity but also crucial for improving patient health outcomes, because research consistently depicts enhanced patient outcomes and experiences with diverse healthcare teams. However, despite progress in some areas, Black men continue to face systemic barriers and biases that hinder the pursuit of a career in osteopathic medicine. Thus, increasing the representation of Black men in osteopathic medical schools requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, including medical institutions, policymakers, and the broader medical community. By implementing targeted interventions, fostering a sense of belonging, and addressing systemic barriers, the medical community can work toward a more equitable and inclusive future in healthcare. Ultimately, promoting diversity is not only a matter of fairness but also essential for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally competent care to all patients.
Notes on the ecology, activity patterns and behavior of the kinkajou (Potos flavus)
Authors: Galvis Nelson F. , Link Andrés , Mosquera Diego , Vinueza-Hidalgo Gabriela , Carrillo Lisa , Mopán-Chilito Alex Mauricio , Montilla Sebastián O. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Kinkajous are one of the most widely distributed Neotropical mammals, nonetheless, their nocturnal habits have posed challenges on the study of their ecology and behavior. Here, we used arboreal camera trapping in a pristine Amazonian forest in Ecuador, and ad libitum data from direct encounters in a lowland and a highland forest in Colombia to describe their activity patterns and describe anecdotal data on their diet and reproductive behaviors. As expected, kinkajous are strictly nocturnal and seem to be active throughout the entire night, although in our study there was less activity towards the beginning and the end of the night. Kinkajous were observed to be mostly solitary, rarely in groups of two to three adult individuals. Although their diet has not been described in detail, fruits from Moraceae and Urticaceae appear to be important components of their diet. Their reproductive behavior involves an isolated pair of kinkajous, and may be interrupted by other males. Pairs seem to meet for reproductive purposes and range together for several hours, during which courtship may take place, ending in copulation, which lasts for approximately 3 min. After copulation, the male and female appear to separate and return to their solitary habits. The results of this study complement the scarce information on the elusive kinkajous in the Neotropical forests.
The possible role of oxidative stress marker glutathione in the assessment of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis
Authors: Bogoje Raspopović Andrijana , Balta Vedran , Vodopić Maro , Drobac Marina , Boroš Almoš , Đikić Domagoj , Demarin Vida 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Oxidative stress markers have a distinct role in the process of demyelination in multiple sclerosis. This study investigated the potential correlation of markers of oxidative stress (glutathione [GSH], catalase) with the number of demyelinating lesions and the degree of disability, cognitive deficit, and depression in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Sixty subjects meeting the criteria for RRMS (19 men and 41 women), and 66 healthy controls (24 men, 42 women) were included. In this study, GSH significantly negatively correlated with the degree of cognitive impairment. This is the first study of subjects with RRMS that performed the mentioned research of serum GSH levels on the degree of cognitive damage examined by the Montreal Scale of Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test. The development of cognitive changes, verified by the MoCA test, was statistically significantly influenced by the positive number of magnetic resonance lesions, degree of depression, expanded disability status scale (EDSS), age, and GSH values. Based on these results, it can be concluded that it is necessary to monitor cognitive status early in RRMS patients, especially in those with a larger number of demyelinating lesions and a higher EDSS level and in older subjects. Also, the serum level of GSH is a potential biomarker of disease progression, which could be used more widely in RRMS.
“The results might not fully represent…”: Negation in the limitations sections of doctoral theses by Chinese and American students
Authors: Sun Shuyi Amelia , Jiang Feng (Kevin) 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The ability to achieve social interaction is both a key feature of research writing and an important aspect of advanced academic literacy. It can be seen in how doctoral students employ rhetorical resources to acknowledge limitations in thesis writing while securing a positive view of the research. Negation is one of the crucial interactional options, but less explored in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) literature. In this study, we drew on the appraisal theory to see negation as a disclaim marker that engaged with alternative positions and employed corpus analysis to examine the forms and functions of negation in the ‘limitations’ section of doctoral theses. To better understand how student writers exploit negation to achieve the rhetorical end, we further explored co-articulations of negation with other appraisal resources. A corpus-based analysis of 100 doctoral theses by Chinese and American doctoral students in applied linguistics showed that American students made significantly more use of negation, especially pairing negation with engagement and graduation resources. We attribute the difference to genre and culture norms and also raise pedagogical implications on the cultivation of students’ rhetorical awareness and the classroom teaching of research writing.
A Biomechanical Comparison Between the Safety-Squat Bar and Traditional Barbell Back Squat
Authors: Johansson David G. , Marchetti Paulo H. , Stecyk Shane D. , Flanagan Sean P. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Johansson, DG, Marchetti, PH, Stecyk, SD, and Flanagan, SP. A biomechanical comparison between the safety-squat bar and traditional barbell back squat. J Strength Cond Res 38(5): 825–834, 2024—The primary objectives for this investigation were to compare the kinematic and kinetic differences between performing a parallel back squat using a traditional barbell (TB) or a safety-squat bar (SSB). Fifteen healthy, recreationally trained male subjects (23 + 4 years of age) performed the back squat with a TB and an SSB at 85% of their respective 1 repetition maximum with each barbell while instrumented for biomechanical analysis. Standard inverse dynamics techniques were used to determine joint kinematic and kinetic measures. A 2 × 3 (exercise × joint) factorial analysis of variance with repeated measures was used to determine the kinetic and kinematic differences between the squats while using the different barbells. Fisher's least significant difference post hoc comparisons showed that the TB resulted in significantly greater maximum hip flexion angle (129.33 ± 11.8° vs. 122.11 ± 12.1°; p < 0.001; d = 1.80), peak hip net joint extensor torque (2.54 ± 0.4 Nm·kg−1 vs. 2.40 ± 0.4 Nm·kg−1; p = 0.001; d = 1.10), hip net extensor torque mechanical energy expenditure (MEE; 2.81 ± 0.5 Nm·kg−1 vs. 2.58 ± 0.6 Nm·kg−1; p = 0.002; d = 0.97), and ankle net joint plantar flexor torque MEE (0.32 ± 0.09 J·kg−1 vs. 0.28 ± 0.06 J·kg−1; p = 0.029; d = 0.63), while also lifting significantly (123.17 ± 20.8 kg vs. 117.17 ± 20.8 kg; p = 0.005; d = 0.858) more weight than the SSB. The SSB resulted in significantly higher maximum knee flexion angles (116.82 ± 5.8° vs. 115.65 ± 5.6°; p = 0.011; d = 0.75) than the TB, with no significant difference in kinetics at the knee. The TB may be preferred to the SSB for developing the hip extensors and lifting higher maximum loads. The SSB may be advantageous in situations where a more upright posture or a lower load is preferred while creating a similar demand for the knee joint.
Effects of Hormonal Contraception and the Menstrual Cycle on Fatigability and Recovery From an Anaerobic Exercise Test
Authors: Cabre Hannah E. , Ladan Alex N. , Moore Sam R. , Joniak Kelly E. , Blue Malia N. M. , Pietrosimone Brian G. , Hackney Anthony C. , Smith-Ryan Abbie E. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Cabre, HE, Ladan, AN, Moore, SR, Joniak, KE, Blue, MNM, Pietrosimone, BG, Hackney, AC, and Smith-Ryan, AE. Effects of hormonal contraception and the menstrual cycle on fatigability and recovery from an anaerobic exercise test. J Strength Cond Res 38(7): 1256–1265, 2024—This study sought to evaluate the effects of oral contraceptive (OC) and hormonal intrauterine device (H-IUD) use, compared with a eumenorrheic (EUM) cycle, on fatigability and recovery between hormone the phases. Peak power (PP), average power (AP), fatigue index (FI), blood lactate, vessel diameter, and blood flow (BF) were measured from a repeated sprint cycle test (10 × 6 seconds) in 60, healthy, active women (mean ± SD; age: 26.5 ± 7.0 years, BMI: 22.5 ± 3.7 kg·m−2) who used monophasic OC (≥6 months; n = 21), had a H-IUD (≥6 months; n = 20), or had regular naturally occurring menstrual cycle (≥3 months) or had a nonhormonal IUD (EUM; n = 19). Subjects were randomly assigned to begin in either the low-hormone phase (LHP) or high-hormone phase (HHP) and were tested once in each phase. Separate univariate analyses of covariances assessed the change from HHP to LHP between the groups, covaried for progesterone, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. All groups demonstrated similar changes in PP, AP, FI, blood lactate, vessel diameter, and BF between the phases (p > 0.05). Although not significant, AP was higher in LHP for OC (Δ −248.2 ± 1,301.4 W) and EUM (Δ −19.5 ± 977.7 W) and higher in HHP for H-IUD (Δ 369.3 ± 1,123.0 W). Oral contraceptive group exhibited a higher FI (Δ 2.0%) and reduced blood lactate clearance (Δ 2.5%) in HHP. In recreationally active women, hormonal contraception and hormone phases may minimally impact fatigue and recovery. Individual elite female athletes may benefit from understanding hormonal contraception type as performance and recovery may slightly vary across the cycle.
Does Fatigue Affect the Perception of Velocity Accuracy During Resistance Training?
Authors: Romagnoli Ruggero , Piacentini Maria Francesca 
Published: April 2024

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Romagnoli, R and Piacentini, MF. Does fatigue affect the perception of velocity accuracy during resistance training? J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—The purpose of this study was to investigate whether perception of barbell velocity (PV) is affected by fatigue induced by 2 different training protocols. Twenty-two subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: 10% velocity loss group (VL10) and repetitions to failure group (EX). Both protocols included 5 sets at 75% 1 repetition maximum but differed in the number of repetitions performed (Reps). Perception of barbell velocity was assessed in the back squat exercise during a test with 3 blinded loads (heavy, medium, light) 1 day rested (REST) and 1 day immediately following 1 of the 2 designated training protocols (POST). The accuracy of the PV was analyzed by calculating the delta score (ds), that is, the difference between perceived velocity (Vp) and real velocity of the barbell (Vr). During training, each group performed significantly different Reps per set (VL10: 3.9 ± 1.4; EX: 13.8 ± 6.3, p < 0.001) and consequently reported different levels of perceived exertion and repetitions in reserve (p < 0.001). Real velocity and ds did not change between REST and POST-VL10 conditions at all loads. Although a significant decrease in Vr was found at light and medium loads (p < 0.05) between REST and POST in the EX-Group, no significant differences were detected in the ds. These results demonstrate that Vp is a stable parameter on which practitioners can base their training despite different levels of fatigue.
Cultural Crisis and the Phenomenological Concept of Sedimentation in E. Husserl’s Philosophy
Authors: Jonkus Dalius 
Published: April 2024

Husserl names the dynamics of cultural objectifications with the term sedimentation, which includes the formulation of the discovered meaning in material sensory expressions and the reactivation of these passively existing meanings. This paper analyzes this concept of sedimentation and places it in the context of Husserl’s thoughts on the crisis of culture. Unlike the usual interpretations of Husserl’s philosophy of culture which state that the crisis of sciences arises from the inadequacy of their ‘scientificity’ and inability to solve the problems of the meaning of life, I argue that the crisis can be understood as the result of the duality of sedimentation. Sedimentations not only preserve knowledge, but also create the illusion that knowledge reproduces itself. When reflecting on the crisis of culture, Husserl turns from theoretical philosophy to practical philosophy.
Expressions with Quasipositions in the Oldest Polish Language
Authors: Zbróg Piotr 
Published: April 2024

The article describes Old Polish constructions containing expressions and phrases constituted around such elements as name, for name, mentioned, czusz, word, i.e., e.g. high mountain for the name of Tabor; said area Zakrzewo; in the city, his name is Kamon. As has been proven, they largely imitated typical groups with appositive adjectives. In many cases, they were used interchangeably in texts, e.g. follower, czusz Jan / follower Jan; the river’s name is Jijon/Jijon River; on the mountain of Gilead/toward the mountain of Gilead. Due to the peculiarities of their structure and specific syntactic limitations, the analyzed constructs gradually go out of use in relation to the expansive and hitherto exploited appositional groups. Their use was not favoured by their analytic structure and the complexity of the duplication of the syntactic scheme. They relied on a greater number of components than synthetic appositions. The expressions described in the article functioned mainly in medieval Polish, but, for example, a proper name was still found in the 17th century, and the proper name was also found in modern Polish. In the literature, phrases such as czusz / toczusz, to jest or słowie were sometimes treated as appositions. However, due to the definitional features of appositional groups, they should be excluded from this set.
Unveiling Messapic Funerary Discourse
Authors: Mani Kujtim 
Published: April 2024

Messapic, an ancient language from the 6th to the 2nd century BC in Southern Italy, remains a linguistically enigmatic and poorly understood entity, has been traditionally classified as an extinct language. Current scholarship predominantly views Messapic epigraphy as primarily consisting of personal names, anthroponyms, and theonyms. However, attempts to linguistically classify and interpret it within the broader framework of Greek, Latin, or other ancient languages have yielded limited insights. This article investigates Messapic epigraphy as a potential descendant of Proto-Albanian and reveals intriguing parallels with classical Albanian. The chosen exemplars challenge the prevailing assumption that Messapic is an extinct language, presenting it in a new light and underscoring its enduring linguistic and cultural legacy. This is notably exemplified through a distinctive funerary discourse that serves as a hallmark of the Messapic language.
Social and economic problems of regional TV news in the conditions of the Russian-Ukrainian War (on the example of the TV channel “3-Studio” in Ivano-Frankivsk)
Authors: Strutynska Tetiana 
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to researching the news content of regional media during the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine. The place of local information resources in the modern communication paradigm, the implementation of which is based on segmented information interests, digital technologies and the principle of global journalism in regional, national and world media discourses, is defined.
The transformation of the activity of information resources in Ukraine, caused by full-scale Russian aggression, is outlined, and the change in the behavior of the media audience regarding information consumption is substantiated, which led to the growth of Ukrainians’ trust in regional media. The modification of the regional media discourse in the focus of the local prism of the perception of events of national significance is meaningful.
The importance of researching the news segment of regional television companies in the focus of the socio-economic section is clarified. It is emphasized that the materials of this problematic and thematic spectrum form a general picture of the impact of the war on the region and society in general. On the example of the regional Ivano-Frankivsk television and radio company “3-Studio”, the dominance of socio-economic materials in the news television discourse of the region, their relevance during the war and the influence on public opinion is substantiated.
The transformation of the quantitative representation of specialized news content on regional television during the two years of the war is traced, the main economic and social narratives of regional news are identified, the reasons for the change in vectors in the presentation of socio-economic issues in the region are analyzed. The role of the regional Ivano-Frankivsk television and radio company “3-Studio” in the context of forming a holistic picture of reality, developing public dialogue and understanding the complexities associated with military aggression is proved.
CLUSTERING-BASED OBJECTS STATE DIAGNOSTICS IN CONDITIONS OF FUZZY SOURCE DATA
Authors: Raskin L. G. , Sukhomlyn L. V. , Sokolov D. D. , Vlasenko V. V. 
Published: April 2024

У The problem of distribution of a set of objects, the state of which is determined by a set of controlled parameters, into a set of subsets of objects maximally homogeneous in their properties is considered. Relevance of the problem and important advantage of the clustering procedure: when its implementing it is possible to reduce the initial difficult problem of high dimensionality objects analysing to the solution of a number of simpler problems of lower dimensionality. This circumstance acquires additional attractiveness and importance if the initial data of the problem contain uncertainty, for example, are vaguely defined. Research object is the procedure of partitioning a set of objects into clusters under conditions of uncertainty. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to develop a method for solving the problem of clustering in conditions where the initial data on objects controlled parametersthe values contain uncertainty. The method of solving the problem is based on clustering procedure mathematical model development, containing analytical expressions for the criterion of its effectiveness, written in the form of a twice fractionally quadratic function. The impossibility of mathematical programming problem direct solution initiated the development of a heuristic algorithm for its solution. As a result, an iterative method was obtained and applied to solve the clustering problem under conditions of fuzzy initial data. The developed computational procedure is based on a reasonable system of rules for performing operations on fuzzy numbers. The situations when the belonging functions of problem fuzzy parameters are defined on infinite or compact media are considered. The developed system of rules allows to correctly perform operations in the metric of fuzzy defined states between clustering objects. The proposed method is easily generalised to the case when the uncertainty of the initial data is hierarchical.