Distinct Place Research Articles

The tourist pose: aesthetic labour, social media, and new gendered tourism geographies

The concept of the ‘tourist pose’ is developed to examine the feminised aesthetic labour involved in ‘post-selfie’ tourist self-portraiture for social media consumption, and its role in vernacular geographies of tourist visitation. We elaborate on what constitutes the tourist pose, its linkage to distinctive cultural groups and practices, and altered tourism geographies. Young female Chinese tourist-influencers visiting Sydney, Australia, combine photography, fashion, colour, text, and compositional skills, to curate high-end social media posts within a culturally-inflected community of practice. Their aesthetic labour also creates new distinctive geographies of ‘marked’ (daka) places. Democratisation of photography through smartphones and social media platforms, notably Xiaohongshu, has encouraged tourists to discover and recommend distinctive sites, beyond the mainstream, selected for their colour and curatorial possibilities. The tourist pose and accompanying aesthetic labour, fuel creativity and performances of femininity, extending the tourist gaze while diffusing tourism geographies. Visitation patterns associated with the tourist pose are dispersed and small-scale, and eschew managerial interventions. The point is not to ‘develop’ chosen sites for commercial gain, but to acknowledge tourists’ vernacular social practices and accompanying gendered performances. The tourist pose reveals how visitors find meaning, refine aesthetic skills, perform gendered identities and explore vernacular creativity, in distinctive places.

‘Home is just a feeling’: Essentialist and anti-essentialist views on home among Ukrainian war refugees

The notion of home, understood as a distinct and meaningful place is frequently explored in migration studies. It emerges as an especially significant point of reference, though it is often marked by ambiguity and ambivalence, especially in the narratives of war refugees. This article examines how Ukrainian refugees in Poland define and experience home, exploring the evolving meanings of home in the context of displacement and resettlement. We conducted semi-structured interviews with thirteen refugees and forced migrants who left Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24th, 2022. Using a theoretical framework of essentialist and constructivist (anti-essentialist) notions of place, we identified three major themes in the way refugees perceive home. The first theme highlights attachment to home, where refugees express feelings of security, stability, and rootedness. The second reveals a profound sense of ‘non-home’, where home is lost or unattainable. The third theme explores how refugees attempt to reconcile a fixed sense of home with their experiences of mobility, reshaping home through multiple, meaningful sites. By integrating these theoretical perspectives this study offers a nuanced understanding of how displacement and migration reshape the concept of home for refugees.

Exploring surface integrity: Experimental investigation into abrasive waterjet deep hole drilling on ss 316L for biomedical applications

Precision drilling of difficult-to-cut materials with exceptional surface integrity is a crucial factor in producing advanced manufactured components in industries like aviation, automotive, defense, electronic, and medical devices. More specifically, deep hole drilling enables precise customization of prostheses, improving patient comfort and functionality. Abrasive waterjet deep hole drilling has become a vital drilling technique in many industries due to its adaptability and effectiveness in drilling intricate shapes on hard-to-cut materials. The interplay between process parameters and surface finish underscores the need for systematic investigation to enhance drilling efficiency and quality. In this research, an attempt has been made to explore the influence of abrasive waterjet deep hole process parameters viz water pressure and standoff distance on the surface integrity of the drilled holes for biomedical applications. A surface roughness tester has been used to evaluate surface roughness at three distinctive places, namely the top, middle, and bottom of the drilled holes. The investigation showed that surface roughness at the top of the holes is less as compared to the middle and bottom of the holes. The average surface roughness along the depth of the drilled holes is greatly influenced by water pressure. Additionally, the morphology of the drilled holes has been studied using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). SEM images revealed that the top surface of the drilled holes is free from defects.

Age-dependent dose assessment of uranium exposure in groundwater of Ganderbal and Budgam districts in Jammu and Kashmir

ABSTRACT Using an LED fluorimeter Quantalase LF-2a, the uranium concentration of the groundwater in the Ganderbal and Budgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir was assessed at 30 distinct places. It has been determined that the uranium concentrations in the districts of Ganderbal and Budgam vary from 0.17 to 1.36 μgl−1 and 0.04 to 1.71 μgl−1, respectively, with average values of 0.32 and 1.71 μg−1. It is observed that newborns are more radiation-sensitive than adults. The epidermis, thyroid gland, red bone marrow, and bones receive the maximum radiation doses. As a result, these organs are more vulnerable to uranium's radioactive effects. In the current investigation, every sample has been found to fall within the 30 μgl−1 allowable limits established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Potential protective effects of Acacia nilotica (L.) against gentamicin - induced nephrotoxicity by suppressing renal redox imbalance, inflammatory stress and caspase-dependent apoptosis in Wistar rats

Gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity limits its therapeutic use as an effective aminoglycoside. Herbal drugs have a distinct place in the world of pharmaceuticals since they are safe, effective, and cost-efficient. Acacia nilotica (L.) has long been recognized for its antihypertensive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiplatelet aggregatory benefits in traditional medicine. Still, the protective effect of Acacia nilotica on gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity is still unknown. Thus, the goal of this research was to examine the protection of ethanolic extract of Acacia nilotica (ANE) against nephrotoxicity triggered by Gentamicin. Thirty-six rats were randomly divided into six groups containing six rats in each group. The distilled water were given in control group. The rats in groups two and three were administered metformin and gentamicin respectively. In groups five and six, rats were administered ANE at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg. Ten days of daily treatments were given. The urea, creatinine, uric acid, and LDH levels were analyzed on serum, whereas histological evaluation, MDA, GSH, SOD, CAT, TNF-α, IL-6, and caspase-3, were performed on kidney tissue on day 11. The gentamicin-treated group exhibited a significantly elevated MDA, and lower levels of antioxidant enzymes. Kidney function markers, inflammatory markers and caspase-3 expression were significantly elevated in the gentamicin-treated group. ANE significantly restored kidney function biomarkers, upregulated biochemical levels, inhibited TNF-α, caspase-3, cytokine expression, and reduced histological lesions. In conclusion, ANE has the ability to prevent gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity and reduce nephrotoxic damage. As such, it may represent an effective therapy for patients receiving gentamicin treatment.

New insights into complex social organization in the southern Caucasus – Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age settlement patterns in the Shiraki Plain (southeast Georgia)

Abstract. Due to its location between Mesopotamia and the Eurasian steppes, the southern Caucasus occupies a distinctive place in Old World archeology. While several local areas in the South Caucasus have shown a complex social organization with fortified structures during the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (LBA–EIA), the Shiraki Plain (southeast Georgia), despite its immense potential, has yet to be examined in a regional context. The presented research aims to conduct an initial multi-stage landscape archeological survey over the Shiraki Plain in order to reveal the LBA–EIA fortified settlements of previously identified Didnauri and Nazarlebi types. The authors use remote sensing, photogrammetry, and terrestrial survey methods to investigate selected areas. The results demonstrate the density and complexity of the massive, fortified structures spread over both the plain and neighboring ridges. Their spatial distribution suggests the idea of a well-organized defensive system adapted to the landscape, which in turn is discussed in a broader regional context.

Peculiarities of Stepan Budnyi’s Artistic Works: Song and Musical Aspects

The poetic, prose and memoir works of Ukrainian writer Stepan Budnyi are considered in the article. He has left a noticeable mark in the history of Ukrainian literature of the 1950s. The focus of the research includes the analysis of the song concept, used frequently by the author and designated as a genre (in his own works). Many poetic works of S. Budnyi, characterized by melodiousness, emotionally elevated mood, simplicity of expression, vivid imagery, and the presence of striking figurative details, have a musical orientation. The frequency of the poet’s use of the song lexeme is counted in the article, indicating the folk-song character of S. Budnyi’s entire poetic heritage. This is reflected particularly in the titles of poetic works, evoking musical associations simultaneously. The poet has preferred those poetic works containing musical terminology in his translations from various languages. It is revealed that S. Budnyi’s relatively small prose heritage also includes musical motifs. Similar to poetry, the song in the writer’s prose works holds a distinct place and is a leading motif throughout his entire creative output. The author’s position and understanding of the essence of beauty are traced through the expressions of the lyrical heroes in prose sketches about music, song and dance. The author’s appeals to song and music are also considered in the writer’s epistolary. Texts by S. Budnyi, set to music by various Ukrainian composers such as Yaroslav Vyshyvanyi, Oleh Herman, Bohdan Klymchuk, Bohdan and Ivan Kravchuk brothers, Faina Moldavska, Volodymyr Obukhivskyi, Mykhailo Obleshchuk, Andrii Plishka, and others, are distinguished. Attention is drawn to the linguistic features of the writer’s artistic works, emphasizing especially that the author’s neologisms, used frequently, imbue the texts with a peculiar musicality. In general, Stepan Budnyi’s poetry has an original sound, impressing with a variety of artistic means, especially the vivid metaphorical expressions.

Abdullah Bakhtani’s Contributions to Pashto Drama: A Study of Sidhu Malang

In Pashto literature, Abdullah Bakhtani's narrative works have a notable and distinctive place. The author's narrative works, especially his tragedies (Sidhu Malang), give sharp criticism of immoral acts and behavior as well as important subjects relevant to modern society at large. His pieces provide vivid descriptions of the political struggle for social reforms that was going on at the time. Bakhtani draws inspiration from the Pashtun environment and only uses Pashtun characters in his story compositions. While faithfully portraying every aspect of Chersi's life, the drama "Sidhu Malang" sharply condemns the struggles that he faces. Young Pashtun people have come under fire and criticism for their disgusting and immoral behavior, which they have done in the name of self-expression and intoxication. The Sidhu Malang drama's structure complies with the essential rules of theater composition. In connection to other dramatic components, the action, characters, place, and time are all structured in a logical and cohesive way. The characters' words and deeds have the most significance. The play has been studied in great detail.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF RIVER GARRA AT SHAHJAHANPUR (U.P.)

The ecosystem and way of life in the area around Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are greatly influenced by the River Garra, a tributary of the Gomati River. The objective of this study was to evaluate the river water's physico-chemical characteristics at many Shahjahanpur sampling locations in order to ascertain its quality and suitability for diverse uses. A thorough examination of variables like pH, temperature, and alkalinity was done. During the dry, cold, and wet seasons, water samples were taken from five distinct places along the Garra River in the Shahjahanpur area. The physico-chemical parameters were measured using standard analytical techniques, guaranteeing precise and trustworthy findings. By examining important pH, temperature, and alkalinity factors, the study sheds light on the condition of this crucial aquatic habitat. The possible effects of the Garra River on biodiversity are covered in the report. The summer, winter, and rainy seasons differ greatly in terms of alkalinity, temperature, and pH. Upstream, the water had no color, but downstream, it turned brunette. The river's alkalinity varies from a minimum of 78 mg/l at Site D in the winter to a maximum of 219 mg/l at Site B in the summer. The pH of the river ranges from a minimum of 8.07 at Site D in the summer to a maximum of 8.53 at Site B. The river's temperature varies throughout the year, with a minimum of 8.3 0C at Site D during the winter and a maximum of 31.5 0C at Site B during the summer.

At the Intersection of Cinema and Architecture: An Exploration of How Architectural Space Design Transforms into a Subject of Resistance in the Film 'Leyla's Brothers'

The use of space holds a distinctive place in cinematic narrative, as spaces created primarily in adherence to the story are also intertwined with the ideological stance within the narrative. Transforming a place into a space is possible through communication established with that place, and a location initially planned as four walls becomes a space through interaction with individuals. In cinema, space is a distinctive area where the story unfolds, and the narrative is directly shared with the audience. Thus, the ideological nature of space within the context of the story also finds its place in the cinematic narrative. The relationship between cinema and space signifies the combination of visual and spatial elements in the art of cinema, conveying a specific atmosphere, emotion, or meaning on the aesthetic plane to the audience. This relationship involves the ability of filmmakers, producers, and cinematographers to offer a certain experience to the audience by selecting specific locations, while also reflecting the director's subjective perspective in the film, taking the audience on a journey. Architectural design of spaces not only advance the flow of the story and lead the character development but also manage conflict areas. A specific location can alter the dynamics of relationships between characters. The film "Leyla's Brothers" (2022), directed by the Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee, serves as a symbolic example of the strong structure of cinema by attempting to convey inter-sibling conflicts to the audience in ideological, cultural, and societal terms. It also emphasizes the significant role of architecturally designed cinematic spaces in conveying these nuances. In this context, the study attempts to discuss the film "Leyla's Brothers" within the framework of Henri Lefebvre's spatial theory, providing a comprehensive perspective that goes beyond the physical environment to understand social relationships, power dynamics, and cultural structures. Lefebvre regards space not only as a physical area but also as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. His space theory argues for the understanding of space in conjunction with social relations. The analysis aims to explore the film within the power of cinema to reflect social dynamics and cultural elements, considering the societal dynamics of Iran.

Gabriela Mistral: Nourished by and Constructed from the Sap and Blood of Life

Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) was the first Latin American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature and was a mentor to Pablo Neruda who also went on to become a Nobel laureate, yet Mistral’s work is rarely studied in English translation today. This article aims to bring attention to the author’s life and legacy, particularly through her diplomatic work and writing, with an emphasis on Mistral’s poetry in the hope of returning Gabriela Mistral to a place of distinction and standing that encourages future reading and study. Illustrative of the author’s voice, excerpts of Mistral’s work are woven throughout. The article traces key moments in Mistral’s life from childhood in the Elqui Valley of Chile through her years as a rural schoolteacher and onward to her position as a leader in education reform in Mexico. Through both her writing and diplomatic work, Mistral gained worldwide prominence. Her work through the League of Nations demonstrated an ongoing concern for human rights and especially for the rights of children and women in poverty and in the workplace. She was instrumental in the founding of the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and an advocate for writers and artists and their crucial role in illuminating important societal issues. The article highlights Mistral’s 1937 talk before the Committee on Letters and Arts in Paris and addresses her connection with Pablo Neruda and the story of Juan Miguel, whom she adopted and called Yin-Yin; Yin-Yin died tragically at age seventeen. Finally, the article provides an overview of the life influences, themes, and timing of each of Mistral’s four major collections of poetry in their English translation by Doris Dana (1971): Desolation (1922), Tenderness (1924), Felling (1938) and Wine Press (1954).

АРТЕРИАЛЬНАЯ ГИПЕРТЕНЗИЯ У ПАЦИЕНТОВ СТАРШИХ ВОЗРАСТНЫХ ГРУПП: КЛИНИКО-ПАТОГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ, ВЫБОР ОПТИМАЛЬНОЙ ГИПОТЕНЗИВНОЙ ТЕРАПИИ

Arterial hypertension is one of the main risk factors for the development of complications of diseases of the cardiovascular system, the prevalence of which increases with age. The mechanisms of increasing blood pressure in old age are different, the most significant of them is an increase in the stiffness of the artery wall. Isolated systolic arterial hypertension holds a distinct place in elderly and senile patients. The treatment of hypertension in patients of older age groups is much more difficult than in young and middleaged patients, due to the more frequent development of side effects of antihypertensive therapy, as well as the lack of sufficient studies conducted in this category of patients.

Why We Should Reexamine the "Golden Age" of Antibiotics in Social Context.

Economics is the primary discipline used to understand supply chain design, scale-up, and management. For example, antibiotics can be compared to other forms of "tragedy of the commons," whereby a common good (effective treatment of infections) is jeopardized by individual consumption and lack of community oversight and stewardship. While economic analysis can explain innovation decline in terms of market failure, one pitfall of an early-stage focus on research and development is a failure to challenge the discovery narrative. Ethics also has a distinct place in helping us envision alternatives to what markets can produce. This article advances a more contextualized view of how science and technology policy has shaped antibiotic supply chains over many years, emphasizing how shifting the story we tell about past successes is central to securing a reliable antibiotic supply chain in the future.

The Acehnese Language Use in South Aceh Regency: A Sociolinguistic Analysis

PurposeThis study aimed to find out how the Acehnese language is used by residents in the South Aceh Regency.MethodThis research used a qualitative approach with documentary studies, meta-ethnographic research, field studies, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The instruments used comprised data analysis forms, observation forms, focus group discussion guidelines, and in-depth interview guidelines. Data were analyzed qualitatively using the theory and concept of sociolinguistics Results/findingsThis study demonstrated that speakers of the Acehnese language in the South Aceh Regency came from distinct places than those in other Aceh regencies. The performance comprised performances in Acehnese language with and without acculturation of other languages, performances in Acehnese language with acculturation of the Aneuk Jamee language, performances in Acehnese language with acculturation of the Kluet language, performances in Acehnese language with acculturation of the Aneuk Jamee and Kluet languages, and performances in Acehnese language with acculturation of the Indonesian language. Conclusion The performance resulted from the presence of Acehnese speakers in multiethnic areas (Aneuk Jamee and Kluet tribes). Acehnese speakers have been encouraged to integrate with these tribes by their living conditions. Seeking a language that enables them to communicate with one another was the outward manifestation of these adaptation efforts.

Organisational practices and social inclusion: Inclusionary place‐making in the library

AbstractSocial psychology has long been concerned with social exclusion. Much of this interest has focused on people's negative intergroup attitudes and how these may be changed through individual‐level interventions. In this paper we explore a different level of intervention – one that targets the routine organisational practices that communicate who is welcome and able to draw on the organisation's services. Specifically, we investigate how a public‐facing organisation—a library service—engaged in a process of self‐reflection on its routine social practices with the aim of making people experiencing various forms of exclusion (e.g., job seekers, benefit claimants, ethnic minorities) more welcome. Our data arise from interviews (N = 19) with staff concerning their attempts to transform the practices that constitute the library as a distinctive public place. Throughout, we explore how they reflected on their everyday organisational practices, how these may unintentionally exclude, and how they could be modified to facilitate social inclusion. Moreover, we pay particular attention to our participants' understanding of the challenges involved in changing organisational culture and creating a social space in which diversity is accepted.

Regional development policy in Galilee periphery in Israel

AbstractIn Israel, regional clusters serve as a mechanism for regional development, achieved through the integration of interests, pooling of resources, knowledge transfer, and the facilitation of agglomerations. This study gains insights from two EU regional development programs, LEADER and URBACT, to potentially benefit the regional clusters in Galilee, Israel's northern periphery. The research examined five municipal clusters in Galilee, aiming to identify their distinct characteristics and place them within a wider theoretical and comparative framework. A qualitative research approach was adopted, involving semi‐structured interviews with the clusters' CEOs and an analysis of pertinent policy documents. The findings suggest that Galilee's municipal clusters encounter challenges similar to those faced by the EU's LEADER and URBACT programs. These include establishing regional networks, achieving recognition for their capabilities, and cultivating trust and cooperation gradually. The CEOs shared their experiences in navigating the challenges posed by wary mayors and government ministries. The recognized success of these clusters, as evidenced in policy documents, could signify a shift from Israel's traditional centralist political culture to a more decentralized power structure.

Mapping the Potential Development of Soybenas Crops Based on Growing Degree Days

The main factors affecting plant growth and yield are soil, climate, and plants. The influence of clime is more than soil on plant growth under certain conditions. The evidence is that some cover vegetation growth conditions are much different even though they grow on the same land. In each distinct place, the harvest time of one type of plant is not the same. One crucial factor that affects this is the daily growth rate or the degree of Growing Degree Days (GDD). Know parameters such as soil type, slope, land use, rainfall, and GDD temperature by using geographic information systems in determining the suitability of agricultural commodity development areas. The study aims to determine the suitability of soybean cropland in West Sumatra based on GDD value. Conducting land suitability analysis using the GDD method through several stages, namely, the classification of soybean land suitability parameters, making a map of soybean plant land suitability in physical characteristics, classifying the GDD value of soybean plants for the West Sumatra region, and making a soybean cropland suitability map based on GDD value. The potential land for soybean cultivation in West Sumatra based on land suitability class, physical characteristics, and GDD value is 555,791.66 hectares in class S1 (very suitable) and an area of 2,313,796.44 hectares in class S2 (appropriate enough). The most optimal planting time for soybean cultivation is in August. Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Pasaman Regency, Sijunjung Regency, and Solok Regency have land suitable for soybean cultivation with more than 200 thousand hectares of areas and are in areas with growing degree days suitable for soybean growth.

Coumarin-Derived Mannich Bases: A Review of Biological Activities

Abstract: Mannich bases have a distinct place in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. These are used as lead compounds for the synthesis of numerous heterocyclic compounds, which possess diverse biological activities and play pivotal roles. This review covers the latest literature and knowledge on Mannich bases derived from coumarin. In addition, this review also aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in medicinal chemistry and shed light on the biological activities and structure-activity relationship (SAR) of coumarin-based Mannich bases.

Assessing soil vulnerability in Petobo post-liquefaction zone, Palu, Central Sulawesi: A microzonation study utilizing microtremor measurements

On September 28, 2018, a 7.5 Richter magnitude earthquake struck the Palu City neighborhood of Petobo. The tectonic activity along the Palu-Koro fault generated this earthquake, which resulted in soil liquefaction. The purpose of this study is to use microtremor measurements at 33 distinct places to investigate the properties of the soil layer after liquefaction. The obtained data was then evaluated utilizing Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) methodologies such as Ground Shear Strength (GSS), amplification factor, and vulnerability index to determine the soil layer's properties and susceptibility. The dominant frequency ranges from 0.19 to 4.75 Hz, while the dominant period ranges from 0.21 to 5.17 seconds, according to the measurement results. According to these measurements, the silt layer varies between 5 and 30 m. GSS values in the 10-4 to 10-2 range indicate that soil cracking, subsidence, liquefaction, landslides, and compaction are likely. The soil vulnerability and amplification index values range from 2.36 to 4.37, respectively. These values show the potential level of danger, which might be low, medium, high, or extremely high. Peak ground acceleration varied from 299.52 to 301.52 gals, suggesting high to extremely high danger levels. The microzonation map created for this study is considered to be a useful resource for training disaster mitigation approaches and facilitating infrastructure development planning in the region.

Anti-marxist polemics in Mykola Rudenko’s novel-treatise “Formula of the Sun”

The research conducted by the Sumy branch of the Serhii Podolynskyi Scientific Society delves into the distinctive artistic legacy of the renowned Ukrainian writer Mykola Rudenko. This study sheds light on Rudenko's integration of ideas from the Ukrainian school of physical economy, which stood in stark contrast to Karl Marx's political economy. Mykola Rudenko, known for his literary prowess, often employed his fictional works to propagate his scientific, economic, and philosophical theories. The treatise “Formula of the Sun”, despite its limited recognition in 20th-century Ukrainian literature, holds a distinct place deserving comprehensive exploration. This novel not only showcases Rudenko's literary craftsmanship but also provides a platform for dissecting the literary discourse of the time. Through a combination of structural, narrative, and polemical elements, Rudenko articulates his worldview within the framework of physical economy. This study endeavors to elucidate the evolution of physical economy as a counterbalance to Marxian economics and to analyze its impact on Rudenko's prose, as evidenced by “Formula of the Sun”. Employing methodologies ranging from analysis and synthesis to a systematic and hermeneutic approach, the research aims to unravel the intricate interplay between literature and economic theory in Rudenko's work.