Choice Of Topics Research Articles

MYKHAILO SIKORSKY AND SHEVCHENKO UNIVERSITY: STUDENT YEARS

The article is devoted to Mykhailo Sikorsky, a well-known cultural and public figure of Ukraine, historian, ethnographer, museum expert, archaeologist, and creator of the National Historical and Ethnographic Reserve ‘Pereyaslav’. The historiography of the topic is briefly presented. Attention is focused on the fact that to date, the student period (1946-1951) of M. Sikorsky's biography has been little studied. The factors that influenced the formation of the young man's values and worldview are revealed. The article describes the teachers whose courses Mykhailo studied. It describes the first stepsof research work, the choice of topics for term papers, and diploma theses. The authors do not avoid the problems of student life during the years of study.

Research on subject behavior choice of marine carbon sink projects under risk conditions

Marine carbon sink projects are important carriers for the development and utilization of marine carbon sink resources. The risk factors existing in the development process of marine carbon sink projects will significantly affect the behavior of the project subject, and then affect whether or not the project development can be conducted smoothly. Based on the evolutionary game method, this paper analyzes the behavior choice of each project subject under the risk condition, and explores the influencing factors that promote the change of its action probability. The results show the following: (1) Government subsidies can promote the development of marine carbon sink projects, but when the subsidies are too large, the government’s willingness decreases, which may lead to significant changes in the decisions of relevant practitioners. (2) The government pays more attention to image improvement, is not sensitive to risks, and always chooses active subsidies. In the case that the risk poses a great threat to the project, the behavior strategies of the relevant practitioners and investors will influence each other, and both sides will determine the behavior strategies that can obtain more returns according to the other side’s behavior decision. (3) The behavior of relevant practitioners and investors has an impact on the strategy of the demander. When the risk increases, the former has a greater impact on the demander’s choice not to buy marine carbon sink. Relevant policy suggestions are put forward: (1) the government should flexibly adjust the subsidy mechanism; (2) the government should enhance the influence and popularity of marine carbon sink projects; and (3) the government should reduce the risks faced by the practitioners.

Subjectivity in Unsupervised Machine Learning Model Selection

Model selection is a necessary step in unsupervised machine learning. Despite numerous criteria and metrics, model selection remains subjective. A high degree of subjectivity may lead to questions about repeatability and reproducibility of various machine learning studies and doubts about the robustness of models deployed in the real world. Yet, the impact of modelers' preferences on model selection outcomes remains largely unexplored. This study uses the Hidden Markov Model as an example to investigate the subjectivity involved in model selection. We asked 33 participants and three Large Language Models (LLMs) to make model selections in three scenarios. Results revealed variability and inconsistencies in both the participants’ and the LLMs' choices, especially when different criteria and metrics disagree. Sources of subjectivity include varying opinions on the importance of different criteria and metrics, differing views on how parsimonious a model should be, and how the size of a dataset should influence model selection. The results underscore the importance of developing a more standardized way to document subjective choices made in model selection processes.

An Ecological Perspective on Agency: L2 Learners’ Sociopragmatic Interpretations and Strategies in a Study Abroad Context

In applied linguistics, there has been a growing body of L2 pragmatics studies that investigate the intricate relationship between language learners’ subjective pragmatic choices and various contextual factors. The current study contributes to the understanding of language learner agency by illustrating the complex processes through which language learners enact their agency in response to varying contextual factors when making their sociopragmatic interpretations and strategies. To capture the ecological nature of agency, this study conceptualizes agency as contextually, interpersonally, intrapersonally, spatially, and temporally embedded. Through the in-depth examination of the accounts of three L2 learners of Japanese regarding their interactions with religious group members during their study abroad in Japan, this study demonstrates language learners’ divergent ways of enacting their agency, stemming from their orientations to the unique configurations of various contextual attributes in the L2 interactions. Such differences were rooted in and guided by their past experiences, present environments, and future aspirations that impacted their sociopragmatic perceptions, expectations, and choices. This study provides a complicated picture of language learner agency as a dialogic and reflexive process in which learners interact with contextual factors and adapt their sociopragmatic choices. Thus, it calls for an ecological, processual, and holistic approach to language learner agency through the close examination of the ways in which various contextual factors come together in L2 interactions, the process of how language learners orient to dynamic configurations of contextual factors, and what guides such orientations.

Reflections on Imageries of Seductive Sublimity

This essay presents a context for and appreciation of the works of Ethiopian artist Kebedech Tekleab in the exhibition Blue and Gray: This Era of Exile. Examining not only the author’s personal feelings and admiration for the works, the discussion shows how the selections strongly relate to contemporary issues, which are poetically anchored in relevant academic theories. This methodology complements the seductive beauty that infuses the array of colorful media and the aesthetic ideas contained therein. It also highlights the interpreted “truth” of well-grounded works of art. The background of Tekleab is integral to her aesthetic preferences. The colors and movements within her works reveal much about her Ethiopian/African cultural background in terms of harmony and sublime sensitivity. The shimmering quality of translucent light, rhythmic shapes, wavy forms, and musical Amharic sounds create a sense of transcendence, tapping into what the viewers “see” and “hear” when they allow themselves to delve into observing and enjoying Tekleab’s sublime art. Theories and concepts from philosophers, critics, and artists as varied as Plato, Clement Greenberg, Frank Stella, and John Cage are included as points of reference directing readers to the strengths of Tekleab’s achievements. Aiming not so much to authenticate her irrespressibly original works as to validate continuity between past and present in choice of topics and styles, the essay highlights the power of the artist in communicating the story of humanity and the unending struggle of people to survive.

Reasons for Silicone Breast Implant Removal After Long-Term Implantation in Chinese Patients Without Complications: A Questionnaire-Based Study.

There are few studies of Chinese patients who request siliconebreast implant removal after at least 10 years of implantation without any complications. This study aimed to study the characteristics of these patients, explore their reasons for breast implant removal andassociate factors that affect their choice, so as to provide valuable information on clinical decision making. A total of 55 eligible female patients (110 breasts) were enrolled from 2016 to 2022. A preoperative questionnaire survey before removal surgery and a telephone follow-up 1 year after removal surgery were conducted to collect data. The mean age of the patients was 40.6±8.8 years with the average time from breast augmentation to implant removal or replacement ranged from 10 to 15 years. Concerns about the aging of silicone gel-filled breast implant and the adverse effects of its long-term placement on body health were the top two reasons for breast implant removal. 63% of patients refused implant replacement, who were nearly 10 years older than those accepted implant replacement (p<0.05). Older age at implant removal (OR=0.67; 95%CI: 0.44-0.89) and a history of basic diseases (OR=0.02; 95%CI: 0.00-0.39) were statistically associated with lower rate of implant replacement. Concerns about the aging of silicone gel-filled breast implant were the main reason for uncomplicated patients to remove their breast implants. A comprehensive analysis based on patient's subjective choice and physical condition was suggested when an uncomplicated patient asks for implant removal. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Analysis of Translator Behavior from the Perspective of Intervention System Negation of Resource Change - Taking the Interpretation of the Foreign Ministers Press Conference at the First Session of the Fourteenth National Peoples Congress as an Example

Criticism of translator behavior expands the social perspective of translator behavior research. Based on the theory of evaluation of negation of resources in intervention system in systemic functional linguistics, this paper uses the Truth-Pragmatism continuous evaluation mode of translator behavior to study the translator behavior behind the change in evaluation significance of the interpretation of the Foreign Ministers press conference at the first session of the Fourteenth National Peoples Congress. The study found that translators possess the attribute of pragmatism and there exists a pragmatic social subject choice. The study aims to provide reference and guidance for the development of diplomatic interpretation.

The Role of Cultural Institutions in Researching the Phenomenon of Cruelty in Art

The paper explores the problem of the influence of cultural institutions on the study of the phenomenon of cruelty in art. It was found that in Europe and the USA research centers at universities and museums are becoming centers of such research, and the study of cruelty is a popular choice of research topics for two or three years. The specified features allowed the event to form mechanisms for combating cruelty and violence, which are successfully used in psychological support and the fight for human rights. In Ukraine, similar scientific and research centers have not yet been opened, so the research continues in the artistic and empirical plane, with the help of funding from European and American funds and sponsorship programs or at the artist’s own expense. This situation causes a lack of communication between individual research artists and reduces the effectiveness of research. The possibility of some gains in understanding the topic of cruelty in the modern Ukrainian context without cultural institutions is substantiated, but such an approach significantly reduces the possibility of a systematic vision and study of the consequences of cruelty in order to combat them and restore them. The researcher-artist form of collaboration is recognized as the most promising.

VolCID: A MATLAB-based GUI for the detection of volcanic vent clusters

In this work, a MATLAB Graphic User Interphase (GUI) is presented to support the identification of a clustered structure of eruptive centers for which only their spatial coordinates are known. The GUI, called VolCID (Volcano Cluster IDentification), combines an unsupervised classification scheme with user approval at various stages of the analysis. It is not necessary to make any assumption about the total number of clusters expected or about other characteristics of the clusters (as, for example, minimum cluster size) at the beginning of any analysis. Due to its flexibility, VolCID allows exploration of the effect of different distances of reference and to assess the possibility of chaining effects in a systematic and reproducible form. The combination of objective calculations and subjective choices therefore helps the operator to bring forward underlying assumptions (e.g., the expected number of clusters, general shape of each cluster, number of volcanoes per area of specific clusters) that often remain unstated in these types of studies. VolCID also incorporates the possibility of completing the analysis superimposed to an image of geologic significance, as well as to complete analysis of volcanic features on other planets. By facilitating the exploration of distribution schemes, VolCID might be a helpful tool that can be used to further our understanding of volcanic phenomena (or any other geologic feature that can be represented by point-like features) on Earth and other planets as well.

The significance of foreign language Geography teaching in the dual language secondary school programmes of the Northern Great Plain region

Dual language education has been present in numerous institutions across the Northern Great Plain region of Hungary. Educational centres across the region have been running dual language programmes in secondary grammar schools and vocational schools for decades. As regional centre and traditional educational hub, Debrecen is also represented by a number of schools offering international programmes. Although recent socioeconomic and education policy changes have forced schools for constant renewal, bilingualism in educational programmes managed to remain popular, partly due to the achievements of foreign language subject teaching. Through the alignment of subject-specific content and the development of language competence, this form of education effectively contributes to the improvement of students’ language skills, shapes their mindset and expands their further education and increases their market value as potential workforce. This study will explore the role and impact of foreign language Geography teaching across the secondary schools of the Northern Great Plain region through the lens of teaching and educational research, by discussing some of the relevant regional findings of a broader PhD dissertation (including school visits, final exam results and a recent nationwide teacher survey). Research findings prove that Geography has been a popular subject choice to be taught in foreign languages: it has been present in the majority of the 15 dual language secondary schools of the region, it has been playing an important role in vocational school programmes and it has been chosen as final exam subject by nearly 1,000 candidates.

Occupational skin dose from radionuclide contamination: one country's approach at standardising skin dose estimates using Varskin.

The manipulation of unsealed radiopharmaceuticals by healthcare workers can cause accidental personal contamination leading to occupational radiation skin dose. The UK Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 require that potential skin doses arising from reasonably foreseeable accident scenarios are included in risk assessments. Workers must be designated as classified if these dose estimates exceed 150 mSv equivalent dose averaged over 1 cm2. Updates from the UK Health and Safety Executive recently prompted many in the UK to review the classification of workers in Nuclear Medicine. Skin dose from contamination cannot be measured, it must be estimated. Varskin+ is a code that is widely recommended for estimating skin dose. The subjective choices made by users when defining modelled scenarios in Varskin+ lead to significant variation in the calculated skin doses. At the time of writing there is no definitive calculation method and all calculations rely on theoretical models. NHS Health Boards in Scotland have adopted a standardised framework for performing skin dose estimates for risk assessments. The parametric sensitivity of Varskin+ inputs were examined and the available evidence was reviewed. Generic, reasonably forseeable, worst-case accident scenarios were decided upon for: direct skin contamination, glove contamination and needlestick injury. Standardised inputs and assumptions for each scenario were compiled in a protocol that has been adopted by the Scottish Health Boards. The protocol allows for differences in practice between departments, but standardises most inputs. While significant uncertainty remains in the estimated skin doses, this approach reduces variation and enables the comparison of estimated skin doses between departments. The framework facilitates continuous improvement as more evidence is gathered to refine the standardised assumptions. Task by task skin dose estimates were made for workers in Nuclear Medicine in Scotland and many workers were designated classified as a result.

Science Subject Choices among Secondary School Students in Ilala-Dar es salaam: The Influence of School-Based Social and Personal Guidance

This study examined the influence of School-based Social and Personal Guidance (SBSPG) provided in schools on science subjects’ choices among students. Three categories of respondents were involved, including 389 secondary school students, 82 science teachers, and 10 teacher counsellors who were subjected to a Self-Report Questionnaire (SQR), a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and a Semi-Structured interview. A Binary Logistic Regression Model was employed to analyse quantitative data collected through SRQ, while thematic analysis was applied for FGD and interview data. The findings indicated that SBSPG was found to have significant positive influence on students’ science subjects’ choices for both male and females with odds ratio (OR) 2.04 (p=0.004) for males and 1.70 (p=0.005) for females. Therefore, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education Science and Technology to strengthen the efforts to ensure that comprehensive SBSPG fully provided in secondary schools. This could add up the ongoing efforts to bridge the existing gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Tanzania for sustainable development.

Perceived Employability Variations Across Specializations Subjects in the Faculty of Education at Tribhuvan University

This study explores the level of perceived employability among education students, examining the multifaceted dimensions of skills and competencies crucial for success in the professional realm. Employability extends beyond technical proficiency, encompassing a range of attributes contributing to adaptability and effectiveness. Perceived employability, a subjective assessment of one's ability to secure and maintain employment, plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals' career approaches. A quantitative and exploratory approach was employed, utilising a cross-sectional survey and questionnaire within the context of Nepal's Faculty of Education at Tribhuvan University. The study involved 271 final-year students, employing proportional random sampling and statistical analyses. While education students express high confidence in various employability dimensions, a nuanced categorisation reveals a dual nature of 'presence' and 'consolidation' levels across competencies. Furthermore, specialisation subjects significantly influence perceived employability, with science majors showing higher levels. The study underscores the imperative for a comprehensive understanding of employability factors, emphasising the substantial impact of major subject choice on education students' confidence and readiness for future careers. The findings provide insights for academic institutions, policymakers, and students to enhance strategies for bridging the gap between education and employability in the Nepalese context.

ALTERNATIVE GAME-BASED ARABIC LEARNING USING LINGOHUT

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The pattern of learning in the 21st century is marked by the usage of various information and communication technology as the learning media and boundaries of space and time are increasingly fading. Therefore, teachers are demanded to constantly create and innovate to present exciting and fun learning, including Arabic language learning. One of the latest media teachers can use as Arabic language media that has not been widely studied is LingoHut. By applying library research, the researcher thoroughly examines Arabic language learning using LingoHut. The primary data in this research was gathered directly from the website and LingoHut application. At the same time, the other various library sources became secondary data sources. The research result indicates that LingoHut provides five kinds of game-based learning, e.g., flashcards, matching games, tic-tac-toe, concentration game, and listening game. The innovation of game-based Arabic language learning in LingoHut can indeed make students active in teaching-learning. Nevertheless, most learning types only focus on students' ability to remember and memorize. Additionally, the teachers also need to be attentive, noting weaknesses in LingoHut to prepare better and more interesting learning from the App.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;Ultimately, this research contributes to offering digital Arabic learning media options for teachers in the classroom as well as becoming an independent Arabic learning platform with a wide choice of learning topics.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

Hospitality marketing research: bridging the practical gap

Purpose This study aims to identify the causes of the academia-industry divide in hospitality marketing research in the form of the “Research Devaluation Map” and offers ideas for discussion points and suggestions for change. Design/methodology/approach The conceptualization of the Research Devaluation Map was developed at an invitational thought-leadership conference. The authors were asked to produce a forward looking, critical reflection of hospitality marketing scholarship. The authors generated a preliminary idea and developed a methodology for its implementation. They then proposed a framework that explicated the divide between hospitality marketing research and industry practice and a list of discussion points regarding possible solutions. Findings The issues currently challenging the hospitality research field are found to include the choice of research topics (the “what”), the methods used in research (the “how”) and the systemic factors that shape the academic culture (the “systemic”). These three factors lead to a mutual devaluation of the academic–industry relationship in hospitality marketing, causing a schism between research and industry practice. Research limitations/implications The Research Devaluation Map serves as a springboard for future research studies, providing a framework for naming and operationalizing the antecedents and results of the divide between hospitality marketing research and practice. Originality/value This paper takes a holistic look at the gaps in current hospitality marketing research and puts forth a framework to explain the roots of these issues. While certain of these issues are known to both researchers and practitioners, the originality of this paper lies in the creation of the Research Devaluation Map that identifies the causes and results of the disconnect between research and practice.

Self-mention in Chinese linguistic MA novices’ and experts’ academic writing: A corpus-driven investigation of ‘we’

The research aims to conduct a comparative analysis of self-mention, particularly the usage of self-mention ‘we’, as a means of academic persuasion between Chinese linguistic MA novices and linguistic experts. Self-mentions serve various rhetorical functions in academic persuasion. However, for second language writers, mastering these rhetorical functions represents an advanced writing skill, which is contingent upon a proficient command of the structural aspects of self-mention phrases. In light of this issue, this study undertakes a collocation and chunk analysis. The objective is to analyze the collocation characteristics and chunk features of self-mention ‘we’ in international journal articles (ILJA_C) and Chinese MA theses (CLMA_C). This objective informs the choice of the research subject – identifying similarities and differences in the utilization of self-mention ‘we’ in two databases: ILJA_C and CLMA_C. This study’s methodology utilizes a corpus-driven approach alongside comparative academic discourse analysis within academic writing. The novelty of this research lies in its investigation of the collocation characteristics and chunk features of self-mention ‘we’ in CLMA_C and ILJA_C. This study represents a substantial contribution to the fields of second language acquisition and comparative linguistics by enhancing our understanding of self-mention in academic persuasion. Findings reveal significant disparities in the usage of ‘we’ between Chinese MA novices and linguistic experts. Novices tend to focus on constructing discourse logic, whereas experts prioritize establishing academic positions. Analysis of chunk structures exposes varying approaches to discourse and interpersonal functions, underscoring the necessity for novices to emulate expert usage patterns.

Model of Information Dissemination in the Context of Reputation Formation of an Auditing Company: Official Sources or “Word of Mouth”?

The reputation of auditing firms is of paramount importance in ensuring trust and confidence in financial markets. This article investigates the information dissemination model and its impact on the reputation formation of auditing companies, focusing on the choice between official sources (formal channels, corporate communications, regulatory disclosures, etc.) and word-of-mouth mechanisms (informal channels, client recommendations, corporate gossip, etc.). The research reveals the complex dynamics between formal and informal information dissemination strategies (official sources provide trust and transparency, while word-of-mouth mechanisms offer detailed information and trust) and their implications for reputation management in the auditing industry. The relevance of this research problem lies in the critical role of auditing firms in supporting transparency and honesty in financial reporting, especially after corporate scandals and regulatory scrutiny. The primary aim of this research is to understand the relative effectiveness of different information dissemination models in shaping the reputation of auditing companies. The choice of research subject is justified by the significant influence of auditing firms on financial markets, corporate governance, and investor trust. Using VOSviewer 1.6.16 software, the article conducts a bibliometric analysis of English-language articles and conference abstracts indexed in the Scopus database from 2007 to 2023 (1177 publications) using the keywords “Reputation” and “Auditing Firm.” The analysis confirms the increasing scholarly interest in this topic and identifies 8 thematic clusters, the largest of which combines corporate, image, and social reputation with stability and consistency. The empirical part of the research involves constructing a polygamous model similar to the SIR model, which describes the behavior of three groups of subjects depending on the presence of information and actions regarding its dissemination (active, passive, neutral). The article models the intensity of changes in the number of group members considering various phenomenological parameters (e.g., intensity of communicative processes between groups, structure of social system connections, mathematical expectation of time required for a subject to transition from one group to another, etc.). The results of this research have practical implications for auditing firms, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders in the financial sector. By understanding the relative strengths and weaknesses of different information dissemination models, auditing firms can adapt their communication strategies to effectively enhance their reputation. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on reputation management and trust-building in financial markets.

How the Assessment of Scientific Performance Impacts the Research Freedom of Scientists

Introduction. Poorly constructed assessment systems can disrupt the logic of scientific development and contribute to a narrow scientific principles. This is particularly facilitated by the predetermination of priority research topics and methods, limitation of funding, and access to scientific communication tools. Understanding the mechanisms of how evaluations influence allows for the improvement of evaluation tools and minimises the likelihood of negative evaluation consequences. Methods. A review of the global document flow reflecting the impact of scientific performance assessments has clarified information about the mechanisms of how assessments impact research freedom. The majority of foreign publications included in the review are from 2008—2023. Results and Discussion. Qualitative research is the main source of information on the impact of evaluation. Strong quantitative evidence of the impact of peer and hybrid assessment on the choice of topics, research areas, and approaches pertains to social sciences and humanities. The mechanism of influence varies depending on the assessment method. The influence of peer review is evident in that researchers take into account expert opinions when planning a study. The impact of quantitative assessment is that researchers consider publication prospects. Therefore, due to risk avoidance, evaluation can stimulate self-limitation, which can ultimately lead to increased uniformity in research. Scientists are required to make additional efforts to find ways to maintain research freedom. Many instances of its manifestation are due to the factors in the environment that counteract evaluation and the adaptation of scientists to the evaluation system. Conclusion. Evaluation is one of the key factors in implementing science policies. It signals which studies are prioritised, which rules they must comply with, and which ones they should not. The impact of evaluation on research freedom is most pronounced for scientifically weak subjects, when evaluation periods are insufficient for obtaining a scientific result, and when formal criteria are used without considering disciplinary specifics. During the implementation of evaluation activities, measures must be taken to preserve research freedom.

Exploring Thesis Topic Choices in Undergraduate Chinese Language Studies

The paper discusses the importance of topic selection in research, emphasizing that the chosen topic determines the scope, depth, and content of the study. The appropriateness of the topic is crucial for the successful completion of a thesis. An ideal topic should have academic value, align with personal interests, and be suitable for the individual's research capabilities. The direction, difficulty, scale, and method of formulating the topic are all significant aspects worthy of in-depth discussion.Keywords: Topic Selection; Difficulty; Formulation; Evaluation

Особенности совладающего поведения у сотрудников правоохранительных органов с разным уровнем агрессии

The article is devoted to the problem of coping behavior among law enforcement officers with different levels of aggression. The main factors of the subject's choice of a certain type of coping behavior are highlighted. The official statistics of complaints of persons serving sentences in places of deprivation of liberty, complaints of ill-treatment by law enforcement agencies are given. Attention is paid to the concepts of “coping” and “coping behavior”. The main traditional classifications of coping strategies are given.