Dominant Element Research Articles

Temporal Characteristics of the February 6, 2023 MW7.8, Turkey Earthquake Aftershock Sequence

The devastating earthquake with moment magnitude MW7.8, (local magnitude ML=7.5) which occurred in the East Anatolian Fault Zone, westwards of Gaziantep, Turkey on February 6, 2023 was followed by an intensive aftershock activity. Studying time distribution of aftershocks is important for understanding physics of the earthquake generation process.
 In the present study temporal pattern of aftershock sequence of the 2023 MW7.8 Turkey earthquake is analyzed. Because of the factors such as location and radiation pattern and the cumulative nature of building damage, aftershocks can cause more damage than the main shock. The temporal clustering of aftershocks is a dominant non-random element of the seismicity, so when the clusters are removed, the remaining activity can be modelled (as first approximation) as a Poisson process.
 On the assumption that aftershocks are distributed in time as a non-stationary Poisson process, we use the maximum likelihood method for estimating the parameters (K, c and p) of the modified Omori formula. For testing the goodness of fit between the aftershock occurrence and different statistical models, a transformation from the time scale t to a frequency-linearized time scale τ is applied. Akaike's information criteria is used to select the best model for the temporal distribution of aftershocks.
 It has been found that temporal distribution of the 2023 Turkey earthquake aftershocks is dominated by the classic power law decay in time and suggests the existence of secondary aftershock activity.

Snow chemical characteristics and meteorological controlling factors from three snowfalls of Gande in the Tibetan plateau

Water-soluble ions (Cl−, SO42−, NO3−, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+ and NH4+) and trace elements (Pb, Cd, Cr and As) in snow samples were analyzed from three different snowfall events (Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ) in December 2019 at Gande Meteorological Station, located in the southeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau region. From event Ⅰ to Ⅲ, the total concentration of water-soluble ions presented an increasing trend of 0.92, 1.43 and 3.01 mg L−1, respectively. The dominant cation was Ca2+ for all the events, while the dominate anion was SO42−, SO42− and Cl− in the event Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ, respectively. Meteorological field and backward trajectory cluster analysis presented three different large-scale predominant wind directions of northwest wind, southwest wind and west wind for each event, revealing different transport processes and sources for snow components. The total concentration of water-soluble ions was mainly related to PM10 as the in-situ PM10 observation showed a similar increasing trend. The dominant trace element was different Pb, Cr and Pb in each event. The mixed source of crustal and industrial inputs was the key factor in three snowfalls, and its contribution was consistent with the concentration of dominant trace element. Herein, high fractions of Pb and Ca2+ were appeared in the event Ⅰ and Ⅲ, but largest proportion to Cr was enhanced in the event Ⅱ.

Association between Multiple Trace Elements, Executive Function, and Cognitive Impairment with No Dementia in Older Adults.

Many studies suggest a significant association between individual essential trace elements (ETEs) and cognitive impairment in older adults, but evidence of the synchronized effect of multiple ETEs on cognitive function is lacking. We investigated the association between multiple ETEs, cognitive impairment with no dementia (CIND), and executive function in older Korean adults, using the Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) model. Three hundred and thirty-six older adults were included as the study population and classified as the CIND and control groups. Blood manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and molybdenum (Mo) were measured as relevant ETEs. The frontal/executive tests included digit symbol coding (DSC), the Korean color word Stroop test (K-CWST), a controlled oral word association test (COWAT), and a trial-making test (TMT). Overall, the BKMR showed a negative association between multiple ETEs and the odds of CIND. Mn was designated as the most dominant element associated with the CIND (PIP = 0.6184), with a U-shaped relationship. Cu and Se levels were positively associated with the K-CWST percentiles (β = 31.78; 95% CI: 13.51, 50.06) and DSC percentiles (β = 25.10; 95% CI: 7.66, 42.53), respectively. Our results suggest that exposure to multiple ETEs may be linked to a protective mechanism against cognitive impairment in older adults.

Impact of Innovative Education on the Political and Social Life of the Society

Objective: The article presents data on the origin, essence, and philosophy of the concept of STEAM education, analyzes the idea of STEAM education, and its difference from the traditional educational system. Approaches to using the STEAM- system at Western Caspian University are being explored. Various approaches to the interpretation of the term "STEAM-education" are analyzed to identify a modern vision of the definition of the concept. Theoretical framework: The modernization of the educational system will prevent the aggravation of social problems and allow society to become a more reliable and less unpredictable part of a nowadays global world that should ideally be composed of integrated, inclusive, and cooperating communities. To implement such a new model, it is necessary to establish a well-selected and efficient team. Such a team will be able to develop adequate projects and address existing problems. Experience tells us that a project-based strategy is the most effective way toward an integrated approach to teaching. It will allow us to achieve our main objective, which consists of the training of students that will immediately be able to contribute to a positive and progressive transformation of society. Results: The system of education has more than just a serious impact on the political structure of society, its dynamism, and perspectives of development. In this regard, we can observe STEM and STEAM methodology mostly applied in schools, replaces the traditional approach when different, isolated, and unrelated subjects are taught. This phenomenon already gives considerable results. We think that this approach is not only applicable to schools but should also be completely implemented at every level of higher education. Originality/value: Nations and countries where education is still based on the principle “I transmit what I know”, face serious challenges, with little if not any ability to tackle them and lose in global competition. On the other side, nations and countries pay much more serious attention to the essence of education and acknowledge it as the main motor for the development of their society, make efforts to enhance the system, and set the principle “I teach how to get knowledge” as its dominant element. Those societies become the leaders of progress. These dynamics ensure their scientific, social, technological, and, as a result, economic leadership.

Health behavior of young people: formation of typological attributes using the sentence completion method

The article actualizes the problems of typological analysis of young people according to character of health behavior, among them the issues of the formation of typological attributes are particularly highlighted. These are the theoretical constructs; characteristics on the basis of which the respondent is assigned to one or another typological group – the carrier of a certain social type. Various indicators of health behavior claim to be typological attributes. Their choice depends on many factors: on the specifics of the population being studied, on the basis of the typology, on the purpose for which the typological analysis is carried out, on the accumulated experience of research practices in using indicators, etc. The article presents the results of an exploratory research devoted to the study of young people’s representations about health behavior. The initial methodological premise was that the heuristic potential of indicators of health behavior as typological attributes in different groups of young people is different. The plausibility of this premise was confirmed in the process of analyzing text data obtained by the sentence completion method. Based on the construction of pyramids of generalizations (according to a survey of three age groups of young people), the structural elements of the image of “health behavior” (elementary justifications, elements, components) were identified, and the dominant elements and components were identified. As a result, assumptions have been made about the adequacy of certain methodical solutions in the formation of typological attributes.

The National and International Legal Framework Related to Family Relations Seen from the Perspective of Gender Equality

Gender-based discrimination is a long-standing problem of society and of the family in particular. While the possibilities of identifying the phenomenon of discrimination in public life are more tangible, discrimination in the family remains mostly in the shadows and not easily evident. It is about the relationships that are built between spouses, children, and other family members. This study aims to analyze the factual and legal situation of the dimensions of (lack of) equality between family members from a gender perspective. Seen through the lens of family relations in particular, this study will reflect in general terms the trend and society's approach to gender equality. This is because of imagining and not only the family as the basic and most important cell of society, the one that transmits values and principles to society. Healthy family and marital relations are an important contribution to the elimination of gender stereotypes not only between family members but also in society in general. Although family relations mainly belong to the sphere and private interest, the legislator has always put a strong emphasis on the special protection of the family and marriage, providing for it in the most important normative acts, such as the Constitution and the Family Code, but also in other acts which indirectly regulate family relations. There are also numerous international legal instruments that mainly protect the institution of the family and mainly the sphere of equality in the rights and obligations of its members. See these in the consideration of equality between men and women in several main directions such as equality and non-discrimination between men and women to the relationship that originates from marriage as an act, equality and non-discrimination of men and women to the rights and obligations towards children, equality, and non-discrimination in the consequences of ending a marriage. The elaboration and legal basis of the situations cited above will be the purpose of this paper, seen from the perspective of domestic and international legislation, as well as judicial practice. Legal reforms in the aspects of legal equality and non-discrimination in family and marital life have been and will remain a dynamic and continuous process as long as the dominant elements is human nature. This is reflected in internal normative acts such as the Family Code, but also in ratified international instruments and the jurisprudence of the ECHR. While the facts and results show that there is still significant gender inequality between family members, this should be taken as an incentive not only for other legal reforms but also for social policies in the future.
 
 Received: 19 February 2024 / Accepted: 21 March 2024 / Published: 23 March 2024

«No house should ever be on a hill or on anything». La chiesa di Corte di Cadore e i dettami dell’architettura organica

The Corte di Cadore Church, as explained by Edoardo Gellner in his Quasi un diario, played a significant role in the architectural and urban composition of the entire complex of Corte di Cadore. From the beginning, it was decided that it should constitute the dominant element of the entire village, close to the central hub and the collective facilities and services necessary for the smooth functioning of the entire complex. The strategic positioning of the church was carefully considered in terms of its relationship with the built environment and the surrounding vegetation. Rather than being placed at the summit of the mountain, the church was thoughtfully positioned at a slight distance. This deliberate choice allowed the crest of the small hill and the lush vegetation of pines, junipers, and other underbrush, to seamlessly integrate as a complementary frame and background to the architecture of the church. The architecture described in this essay through the memories of one of the designers, Edoardo Gellner, is a testament to the collaborative brilliance of two architects, Gellner and Carlo Scarpa, whose collaboration contributed to the creation of architectural works rich in meaning and references.

Rice straw ash and amphibian health: A deep dive into microbiota changes and potential ecological consequences

Rice straw is burned as a result of agricultural practices and technical limitations, generating significant volumes of ash that might have environmental and ecological consequences; however, the effects on organisms have not been researched. Amphibians depend on their gut and skin microbiomes. Ash exposure may cause inflammation and changes in microbial diversity and function in frogs' skin and gut microbiota due to its chemical composition and physical presence, but the implications remain unclear. Rana dybowskii were exposed to five aqueous extracts of ashes (AEA) concentrations for 30 days to study survival, metal concentrations, and microbial diversity, analyzing the microbiota of the cutaneous and gut microbiota using Illumina sequencing. Dominant elements in ash: K > Ca > Mg > Na > Al > Fe. In AEA, K > Na > Ca > Mg > As > Cu. Increased AEA concentrations significantly reduced frog survival. Skin microbiota alpha diversity varied significantly among all treatment groups, but not gut microbiota. Skin microbiota differed significantly across treatments via Bray-Curtis and weighted UniFrac; gut microbiota was only affected by Bray-Curtis. Skin microbiota varied significantly with AEA levels in Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, and Firmicutes, while the gut microbiota's dominant phyla, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Proteobacteria, remained consistent across all groups. Lastly, the functional prediction showed that the skin microbiota had big differences in how it worked and looked, which were linked to different health and environmental adaptation pathways. The gut microbiota, on the other hand, had smaller differences. In conclusion, AEA exposure affects R. dybowskii survival and skin microbiota diversity, indicating potential health and ecological impacts, with less effect on gut microbiota.

The Dangers of Hoaxes and Efforts to Overcome them in the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election

Hoaxes are often the dominant element in every electoral process, whether in regional or presidential elections. The spread of fake news or false information through hoaxes can be done for a variety of purposes, ranging from jokes to serious political purposes. Incomprehension of political education and misuse of social media have become fertile fields for spreading hoaxes, especially in every election. In maintaining vigilance and facing the wave of hoaxes in the 2024 presidential election, research methods that can be used are content analysis and social network analysis. The purpose of this study is to detail the causes and consequences of the spread of hoaxes in the General Election, as well as present recommendations related to effective political education strategies to prevent and overcome the spread of hoaxes in the context of elections. This research is expected to contribute conceptually and practically to minimize the negative impact of spreading hoaxes on elections and increase public understanding of elections through the application of political education. To achieve this goal, this research will involve literature analysis and case studies of the spread of hoaxes in elections.

Network topology mapping of chemical compounds space

We define bipartite and monopartite relational networks of chemical elements and compounds using two different datasets of inorganic chemical and material compounds, as well as study their topology. We discover that the connectivity between elements and compounds is distributed exponentially for materials, and with a fat tail for chemicals. Compounds networks show similar distribution of degrees, and feature a highly-connected club due to oxygen . Chemical compounds networks appear more modular than material ones, while the communities detected reveal different dominant elements specific to the topology. We successfully reproduce the connectivity of the empirical chemicals and materials networks by using a family of fitness models, where the fitness values are derived from the abundances of the elements in the aggregate compound data. Our results pave the way towards a relational network-based understanding of the inherent complexity of the vast chemical knowledge atlas, and our methodology can be applied to other systems with the ingredient-composite structure.

Determination of Phytochemical Composition in Fruits and Leaves from Different Origins: Black Mulberry, Chokeberry and Elderberry Genotypes

Black mulberry, chokeberry and elderberry have medicinal properties associated with the presence of phytochemicals which are compounds with potential antioxidant properties. The previously published reports have shown that these compounds significantly affect the course of disease processes by counteracting oxidative stress. In this study, the primary anthocyanins were identified using high-performance liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Individual phenolic compounds, tocopherols and amygdalin were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD). Elemental contents were determined by inductively coupled plasma – optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The obtained results reveal the significant presence of primary and secondary compounds in the assessed fruits and leaves, with notable variations depending on fruit species and genotypes. The most abundant compounds were phenolic acids and flavonoids. Analyses indicated that chlorogenic acid, rutin, and cyanidin derivatives were predominant phenolic compounds in all fruit species, while phenolic acids and flavonoids were prominent in leaf samples. The highest chlorogenic acid was determined in black mulberry leaves (ranging from 2403.23 to 3542.53 mg/100 g). Generally, the concentration of phenolic compounds were higher in the leaves than in the fruits of the plant. The highest concentration of amygdalin was detected in black mulberry fruits, ranging from 102.12 to 272.46 mg/100 g. Calcium and potassium were the dominant elements in both berries and leaves.

Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making in Leaf Spring Manufacturing’s Performance

Lean manufacturing is the optimal way of producing goods through the removal of waste and implementing flow, as opposed to batch processing. Many factories have transformed to align with the goal of lean manufacturing by minimising the resources of factories, such as less worker effort, less time and many more to lead to high efficiency towards good product quality and become highly responsive to customer demand. The condition of product and machinery, arrangement of inventory and equipment, the standard operation procedure of work and workers' safety awareness are the dominant elements in the leaf spring manufacturing process. Due to the crucial role that leaf springs play in the performance and safety of vehicles, it is crucial to eradicate any flaws in the designing and manufacturing processes. This study focuses on 5 core criteria, which are workers, time, safety, machines, and products that need to be enhanced. In the subgroup, each pair of sub-criteria will be compared regarding their importance with respect to each criterion. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is proposed to rank and aggregate the criteria based on their level of importance. The outcome of AHP showed that Safety (0.233) and Time (0.281) were the prominent criteria that need to be prioritised. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (0.394), First Aid (0.324), Die and Pin (0.347), and Forklift Deliver (0.368) are the sub-criteria for safety and time. As a result, prompt and precise actions are needed to increase the quality and reliability of the product.

A Novel Processing Route in the Mechano-Synthesis of Austenitic 58Fe25Ni17Cr Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Cast Alloy through Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Pre-Linking

A powder metallurgical process has been applied to synthesize the FeNiCr+Y2O3 oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys. The composition of the reinforcing Y2O3 added into matrix was varied from zero to 2.0 percent weight. Raw powders were carefully weighed with a four-digit balance. Y2O3 powder was pre-linked into Fe powder as the dominant element in the matrix by manually ground for half an hour. Ni and Cr powders were then mixed evenly for the next a half hour to obtain FeNiCr+Y2O3 precursor. Avoiding agglomeration and grain coarsening, the precursor was uniformly homogenized by milling for 20 hours. The precursors were then compressed at an isostatic pressure of 100 kN to 12 grams of pellets each. To prevent sample erosion during smelting with an electric arc furnace (EAF), crystal growing mechanism by conventional sintering was performed at 900 °C for 2 hours. This strengthens the bonds between precursors in forming ODS alloys. The samples were then melt-casted in the arc by 4 times flips. As a result, the neutron diffraction analysis and SEM-EDS strongly reveal the austenitic crystal structure and Y2O3 oxide successfully dispersed in the cast-alloy respectively. The microstructures with Y2O3 oxide spread uniformly overall the cast-alloy surfaces.

Feature Writing and Stylistics as Media for Local Branding: A Structural Hermeneutic Analysis

Feature writing is a typical journalistic product that contains a combination of news and opinion, with a storytelling style containing human interest and beautiful language. The art of feature writing is more widely understood in the context of entertaining and inspirational reading products rather than as a medium for promotion. The purpose of this study is to make a theoretical analysis to understand the art of feature writing by looking at the substance from the stylistic side that features are more than entertaining reading but are positioned as a medium for local branding. The results show that the morphology of feature writing is built on cohesion and imagery as the dominant elements of stylistics that support the delivery of meaning through the narrative structure. In conclusion, from a structural hermeneutic perspective, stylistic elements in feature writing not only build an entertaining discourse, but objective and informative, which implicitly promotes the locality as local branding.

Biodiesel Synthesis from the Waste Biomass

In this work, physicochemical properties of the waste used oil (WUO) were carried out for its aptness for biodiesel production. Burnt Animal Bone was used as a precursor for the biodiesel production. The produced biodiesel was characterized and the optimum biodiesel produced was determined via statistical analysis. This was with a view to add value to WUO and finding environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel. WUO was obtained from eatery in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The foreign materials and dirt in the oil was removed by filtration after preheating. The physiochemical and other parameters (cetane number, API, aniline point among others) properties of WUO were determined using standard methods. The BAB was burnt to ash in a furnace, sieved into fine powder, and then characterized using FTIR, SEM, XRF, BET adsorption, and qualitative analysis. Biodiesel production was done via base catalyst transesterification while statistical analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 8.0. In order to ascertain the quality of the biodiesel, the physicochemical properties were determined. Results showed that the refined WUO properties were in line with oil property requirement for biodiesel production. The physicochemical characteristics of the WUO showed physical state of the oil to be liquid/dark brownish at 28 oC, viscosity 6.58 cP at 28 oC, acid value, 0.96 (mg KOH/g oil), FFA (% oleic acid), 0.48, iodine value, 152.00 (g I2/100g oil), peroxide value, 5.1 milli-equivalent of peroxide/kg of oil among others. The derived catalyst showed high basic strength with Calcium oxide (87.63 wt. %) as the dominant element in the catalyst. Optimum biodiesel yield was obtained at run 5 with 98.52 (%wt. /wt.) at reaction time of 30 min, catalyst amount of 2.0 (%wt.), reaction temperature of 100 oC, and ethanol-oil molar ratio of 4:1. The produced biodiesel properties conformed to the recommended standard ASTM D6751 and EN 14214. The study concluded that WUO could serve as feedstock for biodiesel production that is environmentally friendly and the derived catalyst could be used as a bio-base in Industries.

Ethanolysis of Cao-Base Derived from Seashell for Conversion of Waste Used Oil for Biodiesel Production

The physicochemical properties of the waste used oil (WUO) were carried out for biodiesel production. The heterogenous catalyst (CAO based) used in this work was derived from waste seashell. The produced biodiesel was characterized and the optimum biodiesel produced was determined through statistical analysis. This was with a view to add value to the WUO and finding the solution to reduction of the excess carbon release to the environment. According to the results obtained, it showed that the refined WUO properties were in line with oil property requirement for biodiesel production. The physicochemical characteristics of the WUO showed physical state of the oil to be liquid/dark brownish at 28 oC, viscosity 6.58 cP at 28 oC, acid value, 0.96 (mg KOH/g oil), FFA (% oleic acid), 0.48, iodine value, 152.00 (g I2/100g oil), peroxide value, 5.1 milli-equivalent of peroxide/kg of oil among others. The derived catalyst showed high basic strength with potassium oxide (61.63 wt.%) as the dominant element in the catalyst. Optimum biodiesel yield was obtained at run 5 with 98.52 (%wt./wt.) at reaction time of 65 min, catalyst amount of 4.0 (%wt.), reaction temperature of 70 oC, and ethanol-oil molar ratio of 7:1. The produced biodiesel properties was compared with the recommended standard ASTM D6751 and EN 14214.

A Comparative Study on the Influencing Factors of Sino-US Trade Transactions from a Longitudinal Perspective Based on Principal Component Analysis

The restructuring of relations between the two global powers, China and the US, is one of the dominant elements in today's dynamic world. However, in recent years, with the intensification of mutual strategic contradictions, the restructuring of Sino-US economic and trade relations has increasingly become a consensus among all parties. In view of this, this thesis divides the Sino-US trade friction into three stages from 2002 to 2017, from 2018 to 2020 and from 2021 to 2023, and proposes a research model based on the influence factors of China-US trade exchanges based on the principal component analysis under each timeframe. Firstly, 17 tertiary indicators are selected as the influencing factors of China-US trade exchanges, and secondly, the Pearson's coefficient correlation is utilized to screen the indicators. Next, by using principal component analysis, multiple influencing factors were downscaled into 1 and 2 principal components. GDP per capita, the exchange rate of the RMB to the US dollar, the amount of Chinese OFDI in the US, and the US import/export surplus (deficit) in trade with China are identified as the crucial factors affecting the US-China trade exchange in the three time periods.

Pengaruh Jenis Mordan Dan Lama Waktu Pencelupan Terhadap Kualitas Warna Kain Batik Dengan Pewarnaan Alam Kulit Bawang Merah Menggunakan Proses Post-Mordanting

Red onion skin is one of the wastes that can be used as a natural dye because it contains anthocyanins which are one of the natural color pigments. The availability of red onion skin waste is very abundant, especially from household waste and industrial waste which has not been optimally utilized. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of fixation type with different dyeing times on the color quality of batik fabric. This research method is an experiment by varying the fabric treatment in the pre-mordanting process, time variations of 30 and 60 minutes, and fixation variations, namely alum, arbor, and quicklime. The results of the study obtained that red onion skin extract is very good as a natural dye for dyeing batik fabric, the value of the color fastness test at 40 ℃ soap washing and cloth rubbing (wet) shows good quality with an average value of 4 and 4 - 5. The value of the L *, a *, b * color difference test and the results of visual observations on the pantone color produce an orange-red color that contains dominant color elements towards reddish and yellowish.

Identifikasi Unsur Penyusun Sedimen Sungai Klagison Kota Sorong Papua Barat Daya Menggunakan Metode X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

The Klagison River is one of the rivers in Sorong City, West Papua. Surface mining activities occur in the Klagison River drainage area which is one of the causes of changes in the geomorphological conditions of the Klagison River. to identify the constituent elements of the Klagison River sediment using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). Determination of sampling points using the purposive sampling method and sediment collection tools using the Ekman grab. The method for analyzing sediment constituent elements uses the XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) method. Based on the research results, there are various types of elements contained in the Klagison River sediment, namely the elements Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Zr and Re. The dominant metal element concentrations from the 5 observation stations are the elements Fe>Si>Cl>Al>Ca>Ti. At observation station 5, the elements Fe>Si>Cl>Al>Ca>Ti are highest compared to the other 4 observation stations, this is because station 5 is the estuary of the Klagison River so it is the last place where liquid waste settles

Futures past and present: history, architecture and dystopia in Brazil (1985) and the Hunger Games series (2012-15)

ABSTRACT This article examines the temporality of recent science fiction films, specifically the ways in which architectural histories are used to imagine and characterise dystopias of the future. Drawing on the writing of Fredric Jameson and particularly on François Hartog’s analysis of ‘presentism’ in historical discourse, the article proposes that the dystopias shown in many recent science fiction films provide visions of the future which have been decoupled from modernist notions of historical progress. This argument is developed through analysis of the built environments of Brazil (1985) and the Hunger Games series (2012–15). In the former, historicising and modernist architecture are combined to create a dysfunctional, highly bureaucratic dystopia from which escape is impossible. In the latter films, monumental classical forms are the dominant architectural element in a dystopia marked by excessive state violence and surveillance. The postmodern housing project Les Espaces d’Abraxas, designed by Ricardo Bofill, features in both Brazil and the final Hunger Games film, providing common ground for their repudiation of utopian modernist design. The strong presence of architectures from the past in science fiction films is thus more than pastiche; instead, it establishes a temporality in which aspects of the past continue to haunt and encroach on present-day notions of the future.