ISSUES OF VALUES IN ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY by Павло ОБЛАП

“…It is emphasized that, unlike the Pre-Socratics, who focused on studying the natural world and cosmological questions, the philosophers of classical Greece turned their attention to society and the state, considering that a rational (just, ideal) state is the key to personal well-being. …”
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Gaps in climate health literacy: an analysis of Kosovo’s pre-university curricula and textbooks by Lira Ramadani, Lira Ramadani, Melanie Boeckmann, Carolin Klüsener, Giles B. Sioen, Giles B. Sioen

“…Climate Health Literacy (CHL), recognized as vital in the global response to health impacts of climate change, is crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to manage these challenges. …”
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Image double fragile watermarking algorithm based on block neighborhood by Yilong WANG, Zhenyu LI, Daofu GONG, Fenlin LIU

“…To address the security risks associated with fixed offset mapping in self-embedded watermarking technology, as well as the limited recovery rate of single watermarking methods, an image double fragile watermarking algorithm based on block neighborhood was proposed.The image was divided into non-overlapping blocks of size 4×4 and block truncation coding was used to generate the recovery watermark based on the image block.For each image block, a neighborhood of a proper size was specified and two mapping blocks were randomly selected from the regions within and outside the neighborhood.Then the recovery watermark was embedded into the two mapping blocks simultaneously.The image block neighborhood setting mechanism of the algorithm ensured that the image block maintains a certain distance from its corresponding mapping block.Additionally, the selection mechanism of mapping blocks inside and outside the image block neighborhood ensured a certain distance between the two mapping blocks, thereby guaranteeing the security of the watermark.In the case of continuous region tampering, the relationship between the tampered region and the neighborhood of the image block was analyzed theoretically.The analysis showed that a suitable image block neighborhood can improve the average recovery rate of the tampered area compared with the random mapping embedding algorithm.Besides, the distribution trend of the average recovery rate of the tampered area and the recovery rate of each image block in the tampered area were given by numerical calculation.It was found that the tampered area image block can be recovered 100%, some image blocks in the center of the tampered area can be recovered 100%, and the recovery rate of image blocks in tampered area will be reduced.The experimental results verify the rationality and effectiveness of the theoretical analysis.Moreover, when the neighborhood parameters are large, the proposed algorithm achieves a higher average recovery rate of the tampered region than the random mapping embedding algorithm in the case of continuous region tampering.…”
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Strategy of container migration and honeypot deployment based on signal game in cloud environment by Lingshu LI, Jiangxing WU, Wei ZENG, Wenyan LIU

“…Multi-tenant coexistence and resource sharing in the SaaS cloud pose serious security risks.On the one hand, soft isolation of logical namespaces is easy to be bypassed or broken.On the other hand, it is easy to be subjected to co-resident attacks due to sharing of the host operating system and underlying physical resources.Therefore it poses a serious threat to data availability, integrity and confidentiality in the container cloud.Given the problem that SaaS cloud services are vulnerable to container escape and side-channel equivalent resident attack, network deception technology increases the uncertainty of the cloud environment and reduces the effectiveness of attack by hiding the business function and characteristic attributes of the executor.Aiming at the security threat caused by the co-resident attack, combining dynamic migration and virtual honeypot security technology, the economical and reasonable network deception method was studied.Specifically, a container migration and honeypot deployment strategy based on the signal game was proposed.According to the security threat analysis, container migration and honeypot were used as defense methods.The former improved the undetectability of the system based on the idea of moving to target defense, while the latter confused attackers by placing decoy containers or providing false services.Furthermore, since network reconnaissance was the pre-step of the network attack chain, the attack and defense process was modeled as a two-person signal game with incomplete information.The sender chose to release a signal according to his type, and the receiver could only obtain the signal released by the sender but could not determine the type.Then, a game tree was constructed for the complete but imperfect information dynamic game, and the costs and benefits of different strategy combinations were set.The optimal deception strategy was determined by equilibrium analysis of attack-defense model.Experimental results show that the proposed strategy can effectively improve system security.Besides, it can also reduce container migration frequency and defense cost.…”
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The Semantics of the Absurd: On German ‘Hermetic’ Poetry and Political Commitment after 1945 by Marko Pajević

“…While the frenetic economic activity of the ‘Wirtschaftswunder’ side-stepped a mainstream confrontation with the horrors of the recent past, intellectuals and artists radically interrogated the reasons for the disaster. As always, language and the meaning-making procedures in language prepare the mind to open up and to prepare for action. …”
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Salt Stress Enhanced Bioactivity of Quinoa Leaf Extracts: An In Vitro and In Silico Study of Acetylcholinesterase and Tyrosinase Inhibition for Sustainable Drug Development by Narmine Slimani, Soumaya Arraouadi, Hafedh Hajlaoui, Antonio Cid-Samamed, Mohamed Ali Borgi, Mejdi Snoussi

“…<b>Background:</b> Quinoa is recognized for its nutritional and pharmacological properties. …”
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Farmer perceptions toward the adoption of agroforestry practices: a case study of northwestern Ethiopia by Mulunesh Yayehrad Gashu, Demamu Mesfin, Tadsual Asfaw Dessie

“…The study employed a quantitative and qualitative approach, with multi-stage sampling technique results employed to select sample households using a binary logit model.Result and discussionsThe study found that 59% of respondents perceived agroforestry as advantageous, with 91.57, 75, and 60.5% recognizing its benefits for farm productivity, household income, and food security, respectively. …”
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Mobilisations collectives et femmes immigrées en France by Sylvie Thiéblemont-Dollet

“…Although quite many studies deal with immigration (more particularly that of men), the fact of tackling the problem on the angle of immigrant women and the communication processes they have developed in their host country provides Social Sciences with an essential contribution. For this reason, this article examines the collective mobilization, between 2000 and 2008, through the actions and communication processes used by several immigrant women or women from ethnic minorities, natives of Maghreb and West Africa, particularly from the example of the Ni Putes ni Soumises (“Neither whores nor submissive”) movement. …”
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Women empowerment, efficiency and food security nexus in rural Ethiopia: A generalized structural equation modeling by Fentahun Tesafa, Messay Mulugeta, Solomon Tsehay

“…Agriculture has been recognized as a key sector to leverage for improved food security. …”
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Framework for types of metainferences in mixed methods research by Ahtisham Younas, Sergi Fàbregues, Sarah Munce, John W Creswell

“…The proposed framework offers an approach to identifying and recognizing types of metainferences in mixed methods research and serves as an opportunity for future discussion on the nature, insights, and characteristic features of metainferences within this methodology. …”
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Wish-Granting Interventions Promote Positive Emotions in Both the Short and Long Term in Children with Critical Illnesses and Their Families by Hannah Roberts, Jenny Cook, Apple Lee, Wei Kok Loh, Nigel Teo, Joanne Su Yin Yoong, Marguerite Gorter-Stam

“…Background: Wish-granting interventions are recognized as positive experiences for children with critical illness and their families. …”
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The structural characteristics of dietary fibers from Tremella fuciformis and their hypolipidemic effects in mice by Shanshan Zhang, Xinle Xu, Xu Cao, Tingting Liu

“…These results provide a reference for further research and rational development of T. fuciformis.…”
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Epidemiology and impact of device-specific infections on patients receiving left ventricular assist devices by Amit Iyengar, MD MSE, Jason Feinman, MD, Joyce Jiang, BS, Cindy Song, BA, Spencer Kim, BA, Alvin Mathew, MD, Sophia Golec, MD, Aarti Rao, MD, Ankitha Radakrishnan, MD, Michaela Asher, MPhil, David Rekhtman, BS, John DePaolo, MD PhD, Noah Moss, MD, Shinobu Itagaki, MD, Anelechi Anyanwu, MD, Joyce Wald, DO, Marisa Cevasco, MD MPH, Aditya Parikh, MD

“…LSI patients were hospitalized an extra 8 (0−28) days for infection-related reasons. Conclusion: LSIs remain pervasive, with most related to Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and Serratia, and are associated with significantly increased rehospitalization burden. …”
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Specifics of Transformation Projects in Universities and the Work of the Project Team by S. N. Apenko, G. Z. Efimova, M. Yu. Semenov

“…The peculiarities of exclusion and withdrawal of employees from the project team – what are the reasons for it and what actions are taken by the head of the team to replace the withdrawn participant (selection of a new or redistribution of functions of the withdrawn to the remaining employees or another option) are considered separately.The conclusions presented in the article are based on the materials of an empirical sociological study conducted during the year (in the period from December 2021 to December 2022) by the method of indepth semi-formalized interviews with 78 representatives of administrative and managerial staff, scientific and pedagogical workers, heads of departments and deans of universities in three regional classical universities (in Siberian and Volga Federal Districts of the Russian Federation).Based on the results of the empirical study, the authors come to several conclusions. …”
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Understanding the Dynamics of consumer behaviour and purchase intentions for Green Cosmetic Products in North India: A Gender-Neutral Approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Babita Rawat, Ambica Prakash Mani, Dhani Shanker Chaubey, Neha Singh, Aditi Singh

“…Conclusion These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and marketing managers aiming to promote green cosmetic product purchase behaviour. Recognizing that subjective norms and perceived behavioural control are crucial drivers of purchase intention and behaviour can help in devising effective marketing strategies. …”
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Change Detection and Incremental Updates for Multi-Source Road Networks Considering Topological Consistency by Xiaodong Wang, Dongbao Zhao, Xingze Li, Nan Jia, Li Guo

“…Furthermore, we utilize road shape similarity analysis to detect and recognize partial matching relationships between different road network sources. …”
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Patterns of Location and Other Determinants of Retail Stores in Urban Commercial Districts in Changchun, China by Feilong Hao, Yuxin Yang, Shijun Wang

“…Knowledge of the patterns of location of retail stores in urban areas supports the development of effective urban planning and the reasonable allocation of commercial facilities. Using point of interest data and consumer survey data in three main commercial districts in Changchun, China, this study investigates the spatial structures of commercial districts and the patterns of distribution of retail stores to assess the determinants of the development of retail stores in commercial districts. …”
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Analysis report on trends in public infectious disease control in China by Zhaoting Zhang

“…On the other hand, merely increasing the number of professional and technical personnel is not sufficient to control the spread of infectious diseases; comprehensive use of various prevention and control measures is required for effective public infectious disease control.ConclusionPublic infectious disease prevention and control is a complex process that requires the consideration of multiple factors, rather than merely changing a single factor, particularly in controlling incidence rates and reasonably allocating funds. By refining the analysis of infectious disease control strategies and integrating diverse preventive and intervention measures, it is possible to better control the spread and mortality of infectious diseases, thereby protecting public health and safety.…”
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Connections between job satisfaction and depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses by Agnė Buivydienė, Lolita Rapolienė, Marija Truš, Agnė Jakavonytė-Akstinienė

“…IntroductionAs a cornerstone of overall wellbeing, mental health significantly influences job satisfaction, vital for employee retention and organizational success. Recognizing this, managers prioritize initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and promote a healthy, productive work environment.AimsThe study aims to explore the connections between depression, anxiety, stress, and job satisfaction among nurses, providing insights to improve their wellbeing and retention in the profession.MethodsThis quantitative survey study was conducted from June to September 2024, involving 643 nurses from healthcare facilities in Klaipėda County. …”
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Cancer caregivers are primarily motivated by love and sense of duty by Avi Gupta, Cate Hurley, Rohan Mangal, Anjali Daniel, Latha Ganti

“…When asked about their motivation, caretakers most often do it because of love (58.82%) with family responsibilities/duty being the second highest reason (35.56%). When asked about their biggest burden, many caretakers said that grief was the biggest issue (30.50%) with mental health issues also being troublesome (28%). 75.6% of respondents said that being a cancer caretaker has negatively impacted their mental health from either anxiety (37.29%), depression (33.9%), or other conditions (4.41%). …”
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