Identification Of Regions Research Articles

The Influence of Mountain Climate on Cultural Features and Their Reflection in Political Discourse

It examines how mountain climate conditions shape unique cultural characteristics and how these characteristics are reflected in political discourse. The study analyzes the linguistic and rhetorical tools used by politicians to address the identity, traditions, and social attitudes of mountain regions. A comparative analysis is conducted using political speeches, media texts, and official documents, highlighting common and specific traits across different cultures. The findings reveal how environmental conditions influence the formation of cultural values, which in turn are reflected in political rhetoric.

Decoding brain structure to stage Alzheimer's disease pathology in Down syndrome.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) in Down syndrome (DS) is associated with changes in brain structure. It is unknown if thickness and volumetric changes can identify AD stages and if they are similar to other genetic forms of AD. Magnetic resonance imaging scans were collected for 178 DS adults (106 nonclinical, 45 preclinical, and 27 symptomatic). Cortical thickness and subcortical volumes were compared between DS groups and evaluated as a staging metric using receiver operating characteristic analyses. Thickness patterns were compared to those previously reported in autosomal-dominant AD (ADAD). Decreased parietal and temporal lobe thickness differentiated amyloid positivity (area under the curve [AUC]=0.83) and impairment (AUC=0.81), and slightly outperformed subcortical volumes (AUC=0.8/0.74). Thickness differences in DS were more widespread, severe, and had better discriminative ability than ADAD. Cortical thickness can stage AD pathology in DS. Identification of brain regions affected by AD may aid in tracking disease course and evaluating treatment effects. DSAD is associated with reduced temporal and parietal cortical thickness. DSAD is associated with smaller hippocampal and striatal volumes. Thickness differences can stage DSAD better than other forms of AD. DSAD thickness differences are more extensive and severe than ADAD.

Level Up with ML Vulnerability Identification: Leveraging Domain Constraints in Feature Space for Robust Android Malware Detection

Machine Learning (ML) promises to enhance the efficacy of Android Malware Detection (AMD); however, ML models are vulnerable to realistic evasion attacks—crafting realizable Adversarial Examples (AEs) that satisfy Android malware domain constraints. To eliminate ML vulnerabilities, defenders aim to identify susceptible regions in the feature space where ML models are prone to deception. The primary approach to identifying vulnerable regions involves investigating realizable AEs, but generating these feasible apps poses a challenge. For instance, previous work has relied on generating either feature-space norm-bounded AEs or problem-space realizable AEs in adversarial hardening. The former is efficient but lacks full coverage of vulnerable regions while the latter can uncover these regions by satisfying domain constraints but is known to be time-consuming. To address these limitations, we propose an approach to facilitate the identification of vulnerable regions. Specifically, we introduce a new interpretation of Android domain constraints in the feature space, followed by a novel technique that learns them. Our empirical evaluations across various evasion attacks indicate effective detection of AEs using learned domain constraints, with an average of 89.6%. Furthermore, extensive experiments on different Android malware detectors demonstrate that utilizing our learned domain constraints in Adversarial Training (AT) outperforms other AT-based defenses that rely on norm-bounded AEs or state-of-the-art non-uniform perturbations. Finally, we show that retraining a malware detector with a wide variety of feature-space realizable AEs results in a 77.9% robustness improvement against realizable AEs generated by unknown problem-space transformations, with up to 70 × faster training than using problem-space realizable AEs.

Identification of a candidate sex determination region and sex-specific molecular markers based on whole-genome re‑sequencing in the sea star Asterias amurensis.

Sex determination systems are diverse in echinoderms, however, our understanding is still very limited in this research field, especially for Asteroidea species. The northern Pacific seastar, Asterias amurensis, has attracted widespread concern due to its population outbreaks and high-risk invasions. Using whole-genome re-sequencing data from 40 females and 40 males, we identified a candidate sex determination region in A. amurensis. Based on the distribution characteristics of 525 sex-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms, identified by GWAS analysis, 119 sex-specific loci were isolated combining a custom Perl script, PCA analysis and the selection signatures of fixation index FST, suggesting that a 7-12Mb region on chromosome 10 is a candidate sex-determining region. The existence of female-specific sequences and the genotypes of sex-specific loci indicated that A. amurensis might utilize a ZZ/ZW sex determination system. We also developed two pairs of sex-specific primers which could distinguish the genetic sex of this starfish with 100% accuracy. As the first study on sex determination in Asteroidea, it will provide novel insights into diverse sex determination systems in echinoderms and allow for in-depth studies on sex-related eco-physiological issues in A. amurensis.

Identification of the Bovine CSN3 Core Promoter Region and the Relationships Between CSN3 Promoter Polymorphisms and the CSN3 A and B Alleles

Identification of the Bovine CSN3 Core Promoter Region and the Relationships Between CSN3 Promoter Polymorphisms and the CSN3 A and B Alleles

Beyond start-up formation: Effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem support activities for developing lagging regions

The paper elaborates on the positive effects of support activities for entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) on regional development in lagging regions beyond the obvious outcome of new enterprises. The emphasis on entrepreneurship support organisations to develop lively EE in lagging regions has been criticised for its limited success, high costs and low benefits for local citizens. We agree with this criticism in principle but argue that a meaningful evaluation of entrepreneurship support’s effects on regional development must also consider the wider impact of such promotion. Based on a literature review and empirical findings from our engagement in three EEs, we discuss such regional-level ‘outward causation’ and identify five broader effects how entrepreneurship support organisations strengthen development. They (1) promote innovative regional organisations, institutions and actors; (2) qualify and engage aspiring founders who later become qualified and motivated employees for incumbent companies and the public sector; (3) contribute to a positive regional image and identity; (4) enhance inter-sector and inter-municipality cooperation and (5) position start-ups as a positive impulse for developing declining cities. In conclusion, we propose an extended understanding of start-up support for developing lagging regions that considers entrepreneurship support organisations as catalysts of the positive effects associated with vibrant ecosystems.

Identification of Accessible Chromatin Regions with MNase-seq

Identification of Accessible Chromatin Regions with MNase-seq

Genome-wide association mapping of bruchid resistance loci in soybean.

Soybean is a globally important industrial, food, and cash crop. Despite its importance in present and future economies, its production is severely hampered by bruchids (Callosobruchus chinensis), a destructive storage insect pest, causing considerable yield losses. Therefore, the identification of genomic regions and candidate genes associated with bruchid resistance in soybean is crucial as it helps breeders to develop new soybean varieties with improved resistance and quality. In this study, 6 multi-locus methods of the mrMLM model for genome-wide association study were used to dissect the genetic architecture of bruchid resistance on 4traits: percentage adult bruchid emergence (PBE), percentage weight loss (PWL), median development period (MDP), and Dobie susceptibility index (DSI) on 100 diverse soybean genotypes, genotyped with 14,469 single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. Using the best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs), 13 quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) were identified by the mrMLM model, of which rs16_14976250 was associated with more than 1 bruchid resistance traits. As a result, the identified QTNs linked with resistance traits can be employed in marker-assisted breeding for the accurate and rapid screening of soybean genotypes for resistance to bruchids. Moreover, a gene search on the Phytozome soybean reference genome identified 27 potential candidate genes located within a window of 478.45 kb upstream and downstream of the most reliable QTNs. These candidate genes exhibit molecular and biological functionalities associated with various soybean resistance mechanisms and, therefore, could be incorporated into the farmers' preferred soybean varieties that are susceptible to bruchids.

Research on the Development Strategies of Hong Kong Identity Recognition

One significant development in China’s contemporary history is the repatriation of Hong Kong, which is of great significance in shaping national identity and community consciousness. Hong Kong used to be a British colony, under which it achieved modernization and great economic development. Therefore, the identity of the people before and after the return of Hong Kong has great research value. The identity of Hong Kong residents will be examined in this paper as the research object, through the literature research method, summarized the history of Hong Kong and its identity recognition, analyzed the changes in the social environment behind the return of Hong Kong, and examines academic study and scholarly investigations on Hong Kong people’s identity from Hong Kong’s return to the present. The results show that Hong Kong people have both regional identity and less significant national identity, which is particularly obvious among youth.Based on this, this article proposes three suggestions to enhance the identity recognition of Hong Kong’s youngsters.

Negotiating “Local” Food: Eastern Part Indonesia Narratives and Perspectives

Calls for local food in Eastern Indonesia are often dominated by sago. Still, this attention is overshadowed by continuously glorifying rice as the primary staple, ignoring regional contexts and cultural identities. Through a collaborative forum called the Food Festival Archipelago (FFA), we engaged students in sharing their stories about local food to explore their experiences, imaginations, and cultural ties to Eastern Indonesian cuisine. Using creative methods such as podcasts, short stories, Instagram posts, and videos, we discovered that Java-centric food politics have distanced students from their local food heritage. This disconnection forces many to rely on elders to rediscover traditional food knowledge, highlighting a critical loss of cultural identity. This initiative amplifies marginalized food narratives and serves as an act of resistance against global hegemony, fostering resilience through re-localization efforts. Furthermore, our findings underscore the importance of strengthening food sovereignty and local cultural identity in policy discussions, addressing the challenges posed by modernization while celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Eastern Indonesia.

Galicia and Donbass as Ideal Models of Regional Identity: Sociocultural Roots of the Cleavage Between Western and Eastern Ukraine

Galicia and Donbass as Ideal Models of Regional Identity: Sociocultural Roots of the Cleavage Between Western and Eastern Ukraine

Changes in the New Town of Gyeongbuk Provincial Government and Residents’ Residential Satisfaction and Perception of Regional Identity

Changes in the New Town of Gyeongbuk Provincial Government and Residents’ Residential Satisfaction and Perception of Regional Identity

Improving Coach Competence as an Effort to Improve Science and Technology-Based Sports Achievements at KONI Magetan Regency

Community empowerment is an essential initiative focused on promoting and fostering positive transformations in the areas of sports, social sciences, arts, and cultural community activities. In the realm of sports, community empowerment emphasizes enhancing the quality of human resources, physical fitness, and athletic success at provincial, national, and international stages, thereby shaping the community's identity as an important contributor to sports advancement. A primary objective of this community service initiative (PKM) is to create strategies for improving athletic performance by offering certified physical trainer training and guidance to the KONI Magetan Regency members, assisting them in succeeding at provincial, national, and international contests. Attaining success in sports demands a long-term, structured, and sustainable strategy, vital for developing regional and national sports identities. Community engagement is a crucial element in developing national sports strategies and programs. Empowering sports via the branch leaders of KONI Magetan Regency is essential for promoting community-oriented sports as well as competitive success. The techniques employed in this program consist of educating physical trainers and designing training programs. The education for physical trainers centers on crafting training regimens that cater to the unique requirements of various energy systems, the traits of specific sports disciplines, and the structuring of training over periods to improve athletes' biomotor abilities. Furthermore, the program includes the formulation of physical training strategies aimed at assisting athletes in achieving optimal performance according to set objectives. This training seeks to empower sports coaches at KONI Magetan Regency with the expertise to create impactful programs that enhance athletes' skills and contribute to success. The objective is to cultivate proficient coaches and elite athletes capable of representing Magetan Regency, East Java, and Indonesia on greater platforms.

Improving Graduate Competence in Physical Training and Sports Student Training Programs at Surabaya State University

Community empowerment is an essential effort focused on fostering change in different areas, including athletics, social sciences, arts, and local culture. In the realm of sports, community empowerment aims to improve the quality of human resources, athleticism, and performance at provincial, national, and even global levels. It acts as a tool for molding community identity and is vital for the advancement of sports. A goal of this Community Empowerment Program (PKM) is to provide certified training for physical trainers to students in the Vocational Faculty and the Sports Science and Health Sports Study Programs within the Health Faculty. This initiative seeks to promote sports accomplishments at both student and wider levels, encompassing regional, provincial, national, and international tiers. Developing sports success through a systematic, enduring, and sustainable approach is crucial for creating sports excellence as a regional trait and national identity. Community engagement plays a vital role in influencing national sports policies and programs. The enhancement of sports via the Sports Study Program at FV and FIKK is crucial for achieving both community involvement in sports and sports success. The techniques used consist of training physical trainers and the creation of programs. Physical trainer training emphasizes creating physical conditioning that meets the requirements of particular energy systems, sport traits, and periodization to improve athletes' biomotor abilities. Moreover, attendees are taught how to create physical training plans to enhance athlete performance and achieve established goals. This program aims to prepare FV and FIKK sports students to create training plans that improve athlete performance and lead to success. The aim is to develop proficient coaches and top-performing athletes capable of representing East Java and Indonesia in various competitive arenas.

Innovative modified-net architecture: enhanced segmentation of deep vein thrombosis

A new era for diagnosing and treating Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) relies on precise segmentation from medical images. Our research introduces a novel algorithm, the Modified-Net architecture, which integrates a broad spectrum of architectural components tailored to detect the intricate patterns and variances in DVT imaging data. Our work integrates advanced components such as dilated convolutions for larger receptive fields, spatial pyramid pooling for context, residual and inception blocks for multiscale feature extraction, and attention mechanisms for highlighting key features. Our framework enhances precision of DVT region identification, attaining an accuracy of 98.92%, with a loss of 0.0269. The model also validates sensitivity 96.55%, specificity 96.70%, precision 98.61%, dice 97.48% and Intersection over Union (IoU) 95.10% offering valuable insights into DVT segmentation. Our framework significantly improves segmentation performance over traditional methods such as Convolutional Neural Network , Sequential, U-Net, Schematic. The management of DVT can be improved through enhanced segmentation techniques, which can improve clinical observation, treatment planning, and ultimately patient outcomes.

Novel Technique for Liver Segmentation by Fluorescence Intensity Gradient Using Two Different Doses of Indocyanine Green.

Techniques involving dye injection or regional ischemia are commonly used for the precise identification of liver regions during hepatectomy.1,2 The visualization of regions with indocyanine green (ICG) has been widely used for liver segmentation.3 ICG is typically administered only once during each hepatectomy. We developed a threshold-adjustable Medical Imaging Projection System (MIPS) that projects ICG fluorescent images directly onto a patient's organ, which shows potential for real-time navigation.4,5 We report a case in which a fluorescence intensity gradient using two different doses of ICG was effective during anatomical right anterior sectionectomy. A 73-year-old man underwent one radiation treatment and three radiofrequency ablations for hepatocellular carcinoma over the past 4 years. A follow-up computed tomography scan revealed a low-density lesion in segment 8 with a portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT), and we planned a right anterior sectionectomy. A direct approach to the pedicle with the PVTT was not recommended as portal patency in the anterior section was unknown; therefore, we identified the three liver regions using a fluorescence intensity gradient. The ICG fluorescence intensity gradient was established using two doses of ICG, which effectively identified the right posterior and anterior sections and the left lobe. MIPS clearly projected each section boundary onto the liver surface. Right anterior sectionectomy was successfully performed with no postoperative complications. Pathological examination revealed a negative surgical margin. Utilizing multiple ICG dosages for boundary identification of liver regions has potential use for anatomic hepatectomy.

Билингвизм и переключение кодов в молдавском варианте румынского языка: влияние русского языка на формирование этнолингвистической идентичности молдаван

The purpose of the study is to systematize the characteristic linguistic markers of bilingualism and code-switching that were formed under the influence of the Russian language in the Moldovan version of the Romanian language, as well as to determine their role in shaping the ethnolinguistic identity of Moldovans. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the identification of patterns and mechanisms of adaptation of Russian-speaking elements that form a new linguistic space in which Romanian and Russian linguistic units coexist, creating specific lexico-semantic and syntactic models. The article summarizes the historical, social and cultural prerequisites of centuries-old language contacts, leading to the integration of Russianisms, syntactic calculus and interlanguage interference. As a result of the study, it was found that bilingualism and code-switching not only expand the lexical and pragmatic range of the Moldovan version of the Romanian language, but also function as markers of the ethnolinguistic identity of Moldovans. They reflect the regional identity and cultural and historical specifics of the society living in a certain territory, contribute to strengthening group solidarity and differentiation from other Romanian-speaking regions.

Individuals’ Social Identity and Pro-Environmental Behaviors: Cross-Cultural Evidence from 48 Regions

Individual pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) are essential for addressing critical global environmental challenges. Drawing on the social identity approach, this study examines how different types of social identity (including world, national, regional, and city identities) influence individuals’ engagement in PEBs. Using data from the seventh wave of the World Values Survey (2017–2022), which includes responses from 60,577 participants across 48 regions, a hierarchical linear model was used to analyze these relationships. The results show that world identity has a stronger effect than city, national, or regional identity on green orientation and subsequently on PEBs, emphasizing environmental sustainability as a global priority. Moreover, previous cross-cultural research has focused on individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Our study introduces a novel perspective to the existing literature by examining the moderating effect of long-term versus short-term societal orientations. The findings indicate that long-term cultural orientations strengthen the influence of green orientation on PEBs. This study provides actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to develop culturally sensitive strategies to promote sustainable behaviors.

ETiSeg-Net: edge-aware self attention to enhance tissue segmentation in histopathological images

AbstractDigital pathology employing Whole Slide Images (WSIs) plays a pivotal role in cancer detection. Nevertheless, the manual examination of WSIs for the identification of various tissue regions presents formidable challenges due to its labor-intensive nature and subjective interpretation. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based semantic segmentation algorithms have emerged as valuable tools for assisting in this task by automating ROI delineation. The incorporation of attention modules and carefully designed loss functions has shown promise in further augmenting the performance of these algorithms. However, there exists a notable gap in research regarding the utilization of attention modules specifically for tissue segmentation, thereby constraining our comprehension and application of these modules in this context. This study introduces ETiSeg-Net (Edge-aware self attention to enhance Tissue Segmentation), a CNN-based semantic segmentation model that uses a novel edge-based attention module to achieve effective delineation of class boundaries. In addition, an innovative iterative training strategy is devised to efficiently optimize the model parameters. The study also conducts a comprehensive investigation into the impact of attention modules and loss functions on the efficacy of semantic segmentation models. Qualitative and quantitative evaluations of these semantic segmentation models are conducted using publicly available datasets. The findings underscore the potential of attention modules in enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of tissue semantic segmentation.

OPEN-AIR MUSEUM AS A FACTOR IN FORMING CULTURAL IDENTITY (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE MUSEUM-RESERVE «TOMSKAYA PISA-NITSA»)

The state autonomous cultural institution of Kuzbass Museum-Reserve «Tomskaya Pisanitsa» performs an important function in constructing and transmitting the regional cultural identity of Siberia. The study based on the analysis of the museum practices and interaction with the local community tes-tifies that the museum acts as a key agent of socialization, contributing to the formation of a sense of belonging to their cultural community among the popu-lation. Through the mechanisms of museumification and cultural animation the museum preserves and popularizes the historical and cultural heritage of the region, strengthening interethnic ties and promoting the development of cul-tural tourism.