Sweet Life Research Articles

Choosing the Sweet Life with DOLCE

An ontology in philosophy is a description of what exists; an ontology in information science is the formal specification of a domain for information organization. A top-level ontology is an ontology of high-level abstractions that is meant to provide a standard for other ontologies to make them interoperable. Top-level ontologies commit to certain philosophical assumptions in the worlds they model, such as naive scientific realism, or the choice to model only those worlds which “actually” exist. This paper uses a comparison of Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) and Descriptive Ontology for Linguistic and Cognitive Engineering (DOLCE) to investigate whether naive scientific realism is useful as a philosophical stance in ontological modelling. It investigates the specific philosophical and technical features of DOLCE which make it unique. BFO and DOLCE are compared, as well as a miniature literature review of comparisons between other top-level ontologies. Then it describes the history of DOLCE and BFO’s development in the context of the collaboration between Barry Smith and Nicola Guarino. Finally, it examines the application of DOLCE in various domains, such as “sweetening” WordNet.

SEMANTICS OF THE TITLE OF ROMAN MALINOVSKY’S STORY «TWO MINUTES BEFORE MIDNIGHT»

The article is devoted to the study of such an element of paratext as a title. The object of the study is the story of the modern Ukrainian writer Roman Malinovsky “Two minutes before midnight”. It was published in the book “Sweet Life” in 2021, and it reflected the author’s consciousness of the danger to the life of mankind that the weapon carries. The purpose of the article is to reveal the meanings of the story’s title, to substantiate its representative, textforming role, to determine how the title helps to understand the author’s concept of reality, embodied in the work. To achieve the goal, the vocabulary (sun, wind, stars) included in the semantic field “space objects” was analyzed. The position is substantiated that the key role in the story is played by the image of the stars, this is the dominant component of the semantic field, closest to the core. The direct meaning of this word (what is seen in the night sky) and its metaphorical meanings are highlighted: a) space object; b) a cigarette light during a friendly meeting; c) the wreckages of burning satellites; d) flashes of nuclear missiles. The thesis is substantiated that the motif that appears at the beginning of the work is the expectation of an unusual cosmic phenomenon – fall of stares, with which the aesthetic (enjoyment of their beauty) is associated, as well as the hope that the wishes come true, is replaced at the end of the work by a statement of the launch of rockets that bring death people, including those who gathered to enjoy the view of the stars and hoped for a happy future. As a result, such semantic oppositions were indicated in the description of the picture of approaching to night (the key word in the title of the story) and in the semantic field “signs of the Space”: “day - night”, “present - future”, “life - death”, “beautiful – disgraceful, unhumane”, “space – chaos”. Attention is drawn to the fact that the vector in the description of what is happening is: from a variety of colors - to plunging the world into darkness, from light - to its dispersion. Hence the dominance of the semantics of extinction, approaching death. As a result, the interpretation of the night as a boundary between existence and its loss is proposed. The conclusion is made about the main meaning of the title of the whole work: two minutes before night - what happened two minutes before the death of mankind.

SUGAR INDUSTRY IN THE NEW ECONOMIC POLICY IN THE LEFT BANK OF UKRAINE: HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The article examines the situation of the sugar industry during the new economic policy in Left-Bank Ukraine. The task is to determine the working conditions of the industry, financing, land issue, and the impact of political events on the development of the sugar industry. The authors identify such important areas of research as recovery, production, achievements, the position of workers during production, the formation of sugar prices, and so on. It is necessary to take into account the conditions of the new economic policy, which significantly changed the life of sugar factories. The article examines the issues of sugar beet cultivation technology and technical support of the industry, the cost and competitiveness of sugar industry products. The article describes the impact of the new conditions on the management of sugar factories in Ukraine as a whole and separately in the Left-Bank Ukraine, as well as the activities of Tsukrotrest. The article examines the importance of the sugar industry for agriculture and for the country’s economy. The authors explore sugar factories in the Left-Bank Ukraine in the article, and also use a vivid example of the Tsyhlerivka Sugar Factory, which is located in the Kharkiv region. This helps to recreate a clear picture of the“ sweet life”, the specifics of the industry. It is concluded that the sugar industry in the NEP environment required a lot of effort to achieve high performance, and indeed, to produce highquality products for the Ukrainian population.

Grzechy po włosku według Federica Felliniego. Rzymski tryptyk zatracenia i zanikanie świętości

The text concerns the informal Roman triptych by Federico Fellini: Sweet Life (1960), The Temptation of Dr. Antonio (an episode from the film Boccaccio 70, 1962) and Rome (1972), which is a reverse of the “trilogy of redemption” of 1954–1957. Three of Fellini`s films (visions of Rome and its inhabitants) were treated as counterparts of the panels of painting triptychs, thus making up a whole that can be read both diachronically and synchronously. Read simultaneously, they form the Roman triptych of perdition diagnosing the disappearance of holiness. As in the painting triptychs, where the side panels are somewhat similar to each other and the central composition is a certain contrast to them (not denoting distinctiveness), in Sweet Life and Rome Fellini gave collective portraits (in the first only the social elite, in the second populus romanus), and in The Temptation of Dr. Antonio – a portrait of an individual (but still average Italian). The emphasis was placed on how, in each of the installments of the Roman triptych, Fellini diagnoses the condition of a culture that is declining (as a result of “sins in Italian”). The triptych is tied together the theme of corruption and the disappearance of holiness. Sweet Life is decadence (affecting the elite), Temptation… is a fight against one`s own demons (individuals), and Rome is a prophecy of the apocalypse. The interpretation was focused on how Fellini in these three films shows the desacralization of the world.

Confectionery Production in Besieged Leningrad. 1941–1943

The article based on archival materials analyses a problem that has not received comprehensive coverage in the historical literature. In Soviet times, it was considered the height of cynicism to talk about the confectionery factories during famine and mass mortality in besieged Leningrad. Later the authors often preferred to focus on the real and fictitious abuses by the Leningrad leaders, who allegedly enjoyed sweet life even under the blockade. The analysis of documents, many of which were previously inaccessible for researchers, indicates that candy and chocolate factories did not cease their work during the blockade. Like all food industries facing the lack of supplies they had to actively use substitutes. As a result, new varieties of sweets emerged, produced with a minimum content of sugar and maximum filling with confectionery waste. At the same time, the factories switched to manufacturing products needed for the front and were engaged in the production of medical supplies and consumer goods. Since the autumn of 1941 the local party bodies supervised all the branches of industry in Leningrad. They had the final say on management decisions and planned performance, including the production of chocolate and sweets. The distribution of confectionery products had a clear focus. Its main consumers were the army, the navy and the population of the besieged city. However, the reduction in the production during 1941–1942 and conservation of a number of factories made chocolate and sweets a scarce product, inaccessible to many residents of Leningrad. The situation changed only after the blockade was breached in 1943 and the confectionery production was restored as its capacity increased.

Max Clara: Sweet life in Istanbul with a bitter end 1950–1966 and the search for unethically obtained tissue specimens from his estate in Turkish collections

The aim of this study was to examine the last period of Max Clara’s (1899–1966) life in Istanbul (1950–1966) and his scientific activities there. Clara’s career before and during the National Socialist (NS) era was extensively studied, however, almost no information is available regarding his late years and his relationship with old colleagues and the academic world after he was dismissed from the academic life in the postwar period. Max Clara’s life in Istanbul was based on primary sources from the Istanbul University Archive. Archival documents were supplemented by analyses of the available secondary literature on the history of Istanbul University and refugee scholars in Turkey, literature on Clara, and Clara’s publications. Furthermore, an attempt was made to find Clara’s histological and anatomical material that he brought with him from Germany, so that the identities of the NS era victims from whom the material were harvested could potentially be reached. Max Clara’s life, academic work, and his relations with the outside world during his Istanbul years were clearly and extensively brought into light. However, his histological and anatomical material which was divided into three parts could not be reached due to the reluctance of universities and faculty members who are the new owners of the material. Clara’s involvement of unethical practices during the NS era such as medical experiments on prisoners and use of the unethically procured bodies of the executed was further revealed. The analysis of his academic publications revealed that there are great inconsistencies and distortions in themselves and that these publications are not as important as it was thought. Finally, the author considers that international pressure is needed, as in the case of the Pernkopf Atlas, to reach the anatomical and histological material and honor and memorialize the victims.

Italy: Beyond the Clichés that Obscure Unacceptable Histories

Italy is known for some resilient national stereotypes, and not just regarding la dolce vita (the sweet life), quick tempers, and the love of cars and fashion. Italians themselves, like foreigners,...

Food Offering Culture at Chinese Rituals in Semarang Chinatown Coastal Community

Food offering culture in Chinese ritual activities is a form of local wisdom in the religious system and as a medium of communication with Gods and ancestors. Food offerings in Semarang Chinese coastal community rituals are knowledgeable to increase people's awareness of religious consciousness, religious tourism, and culinary culture, especially local language, environmental and cultural identity. The research purpose is to describe various food names and offerings at Chinese ceremonies and ritual activities. It is descriptive qualitative research and refers to the theory of naming systems and meaning as symbols. The research applies observing, collecting, processing, and analyzing data. The research findings describe ritual and cultural ceremonies and celebrations in Semarang Chinatown, such as Chinese New Year, Ceng Beng ritual, festival rebutan, and eating Bakcang celebration. Food offerings imply specific meanings. Kue moho in the Cap Go Meh celebration is a symbol of much luck and fortune. Bakpao symbolizes joy and gentleness. Kue keranjang is a symbol of prosperity. Eating rice cake symbolizes long life and prosperity. Sweets are symbols of the sweet life. Citrus fruits symbolize harmony, and bananas are symbols of prosperity.

Living the Sweet Life: How Liquorilactobacillus hordei TMW 1.1822 Changes Its Behavior in the Presence of Sucrose in Comparison to Glucose.

Liquorilactobacillus (L.) hordei (formerly Lactobacillus hordei) is one of the dominating lactic acid bacteria within the water kefir consortium, being highly adapted to survive in this environment, while producing high molecular weight dextrans from sucrose. In this work, we extensively studied the physiological response of L. hordei TMW 1.1822 to sucrose compared to glucose, applying label-free, quantitative proteomics of cell lysates and exoproteomes. This revealed the differential expression of 53 proteins within cellular proteomes, mostly associated with carbohydrate uptake and metabolism. Supported by growth experiments, this suggests that L. hordei TMW 1.1822 favors fructose over other sugars. The dextransucrase was expressed irrespectively of the present carbon source, while it was significantly more released in the presence of sucrose (log2FC = 3.09), being among the most abundant proteins within exoproteomes of sucrose-treated cells. Still, L. hordei TMW 1.1822 expressed other sucrose active enzymes, predictively competing with the dextransucrase reaction. While osmolysis appeared to be unlikely, sucrose led to increased release of a multitude of cytoplasmic proteins, suggesting that biofilm formation in L. hordei is not only composed of a polysaccharide matrix but is also of proteinaceous nature. Therefore, our study highlights the intrinsic adaptation of water kefir-borne L. hordei to sucrose-rich habitats and provides fundamental knowledge for its use as a starter culture in plant-based food fermentations with in situ dextran formation.

Reframing history: Federico Fellini’s Rome, fashion and costume

Costume and fashion have been an integral component of Fellini’s artistic arsenal and have contributed greatly towards the layering and historical montage of his films. In this article, I will explore the historical implications of Fellini’s use of fashion and costume and the profound impact that they have had on the aesthetics and texture of his films. Through a close examination of fashion and costume, the chapter highlights Fellini’s contribution towards a new historiography and archaeology of both Rome/Italy and cinematic form. In the article, Fellini’s cinema, especially La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) in 1960 and Roma (Fellini’s Roma) in 1971, is approached from both the standpoint of fashion and from that of the cyclical temporality contained in Benjamin’s theory of fashion, so as to understand not only Fellini but also the contemporaneity of his approach.

Efectividad del programa “vida dulce y sana” en los conocimientos y prácticas de autocuidado en pacientes adultos con Diabetes Mellitus del Centro de Atención Primaria III-Huaycán, Lima, 2017

Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad del programa “Vida dulce y sana” en los conocimientos y prácticas de autocuidado en pacientes adultos con Diabetes Mellitus del Centro de Atención Primaria III – Huaycán. Materiales y Métodos: De diseño cuasi experimental, de corte longitudinal. La muestra estuvo conformada por dos grupos, 27 en el grupo control y 27 en el grupo experimental, seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico, el programa duró 2 meses y se aplicó un pre y post test. Los instrumentos empleados para la recolección de datos fueron adaptados por las investigadoras, se utilizó un cuestionario para el nivel de conocimiento validado con un KR-20 de 0.80 y para medir las prácticas fue un guía de observación que alcanzó un KR20 de 0.81. Resultados: Muestra que el programa educativo fue efectivo en los conocimientos y prácticas de autocuidado en pacientes adultos con Diabetes Mellitus con un p-valor de 0.00, a través de la prueba no paramétrica de Wilcoxon. Conclusiones: Se concluye que el programa de intervención es efectivo en las variables de estudio.

The SWEET Life: Improving Treatment Engagement and Emotional Wellness in Diverse Clinical Populations.

The SWEET Life: Improving Treatment Engagement and Emotional Wellness in Diverse Clinical Populations.

Hipoglicemia em diabéticos tipo 2 praticantes de exercício físico

Introduo: A hipoglicemia , de fato, o mais frequente efeito secundrio do tratamento da diabetes, e o principal obstculo para a otimizao do controle glicmico. Objetivo: O Objetivo deste estudo foi identificar episdios de hipoglicemia em diabticos tipo 2 praticantes de exerccio fsico. Mtodos: Pesquisa descritiva, quase-experimental. Amostra foi composta por 18 mulheres com diabetes tipo 2, participantes do Projeto Doce Vida-Programa de Exerccio Fsico Supervisionado para Diabticos da ESEF/UPE. O programa de treinamento aerbio, resistido e combinado, teve durao de 38 semanas. A monitorizao da glicemia foi realizada antes e imediatamente aps as sesses de treino. Anlise estatstica foi descritiva, com avaliao da frequncia absoluta. Resultados: Aps anlise de todos os treinamentos, identificou-se 233 hipoglicemias, sendo 19 hipoglicemias moderadas, 214 hipoglicemias leves. No ocorreram casos de hipoglicemias grave. Concluso: Por fim, conclui-se que o treinamento fsico aerbio, resistido e combinado podem causar hipoglicemias de leves a moderadas em diabticos tipo 2 desta amostra, principalmente o treinamento fsico aerbio, que obteve um maior nmero de hipoglicemias.

The Roles and Symbolism of Mangupa in Sipirok Traditional Wedding Ceremony

This paper qualitatively examines the roles and symbolism of mangupa in Sipirok wedding ceremony. Results revealed that the presence of piramanuk na dihobolan ( boiling eggs), manuk (chicken), hambeng ( goat meat), and horbo (buffalo meat) in the Sipirok wedding ceremony bring a symbolic meaning for the hosts, bridegroom, their family and guests. Symbolizing of fertility, appreciation, sweet life to the bridegroom, blessing, creating strong bonding, good relationships between guests and marriage declaration are some of the significant on the present those mangupa in the Sipirok wedding. Hence, it is vital for Sipirok especially the young generation to appreciate and preserved these practices.

Pictorial instrument of food and nutrition education for promoting healthy eating

ABSTRACT To trace the course of building a pictorial instrument that explores semiotic resources about food and nutrition education. The instrument is directed at the treatment and prevention of obesity, considering the food and nutrition problems of the Brazilian population. The criteria for photo production were: images that could cause visual impact and transmit applied nutrition information, insinuating positive and negative eating practices for promoting healthy eating, and preventing and treating obesity. Themes were created to guide photo production, and preparations, food composition tables, and food labels were used for composing the images. Focus groups were conducted with nonobese and obese women, and dietitians to evaluate image comprehension. The pictorial instrument totaled to 20 photos, with 5 photos in each of the following themes: 'Sweet life, being aware of sugar', about sugar content in sweets and drinks; 'Tasty food with little fat', about fat content in foods; 'Eating well by making the best choices', about food replacements; and 'I take care of myself by eating healthy food, about encouraging fruit and vegetable intakes. The photos contain food, meals, and semiotic resources. The pictorial instrument describes four relevant themes to approach food problems in the Brazilian population. It can easily be used for both preventing and treating obesity, and for promoting healthy eating.

The sweet life: The effect of mindful chocolate consumption on mood

Chocolate consumption is anecdotally associated with an increase in happiness, but little experimental work has examined this effect. We combined a food type manipulation (chocolate vs. crackers) with a mindfulness manipulation (mindful consumption vs. non-mindful consumption) and examined the impact on positive mood. Participants (N = 258) were randomly assigned to eat a small portion (75 calories) of chocolate or a control food (crackers) in a mindful or non-mindful way. Participants who were instructed to mindfully eat chocolate had a greater increase in positive mood compared to participants who were instructed to eat chocolate non-mindfully or crackers either mindfully or non-mindfully. Additional analyses revealed that self-reported liking of the food partially mediated this effect. Chocolate appears to increase positive mood, but particularly when it is eaten mindfully.

An active life is a sweet life

Initiation or maintenance of an active lifestyle is often recommended to promote physical and mental wellbeing. Exercise can be a challenge for many people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes because of fl uctuations in insulin sensitivity that can result in either hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Use of continuous, subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy via an insulin pump is increasingly popular for active patients because of the ability to set temporary basal infusion rates, allowing for minute-by-minute alterations in dosing regimens. Additionally, contemporary insulin pumps are small and can be comfortably worn even during periods of prolonged exercise. Health-care providers can help with the construction of individualised dosing regimens that can be safely used during exercise and thus encourage patients with diabetes to celebrate their physical health and get out there and enjoy the scenery!

La Dolce Vita in Japan: The Effect of Bank Mergers on Corporate Governance

This study examines whether bank mergers change the relationship between market power and efficiency. Using two-stage least-squares instrumental variable estimation to address potential endogeneity between market power and efficiency, we confirm that market power is associated with higher profit efficiency. That analysis is then extended to examine how the relationship between market power and efficiency changes after bank mergers. The results are striking. The relationship between profit efficiency and market power becomes negative after banks merge. This effect is most significant for large and mega bank mergers, which experience significant increases in market power after merger. The increase in market power that accrues due to bank mergers does not lead bank managers to reap potential monopoly profits and boost efficiency. On the contrary, there is evidence that bank managers exploit their higher market power to pursue la dolche vita, or “the sweet life”.

Impacto da prática regular de exercício físico na qualidade de vida de diabéticos tipo 2

Introdução: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) é um grupo de doenças metabólicas, caracterizado por hiperglicemia. A prática de exercício físico é um método eficaz na redução dos riscos da diabetes, pois promove melhorias nos níveis glicêmicos, controla os níveis de estresse e aumenta a autoestima, melhorando a qualidade de vida dos portadores. Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto da prática de exercício físico sobre a qualidade de vida de diabéticos tipo 2. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 27 diabéticos tipo 2, alunos do Projeto Doce Vida – Programa de Exercício Físico Supervisionado para Diabéticos da ESEF/UPE. O programa de exercício físico teve duração de três meses, o instrumento de coleta foi o questionário DQOL-Brasil. Resultados: Os achados evidenciaram a satisfação dos diabéticos com a vida social, com as amizades e com o tratamento atual; 44,4% relataram que estão “muito satisfeitos”. Conclusão: A prática regular de exercício físico causou um impacto positivo na qualidade de vida de diabéticos tipo 2.

The Roles and Symbolism of Foods in Malay Wedding Ceremony

This paper qualitatively examines the roles and symbolism of foods in Malay wedding ceremony. Results revealed that the presence special food like eggs flowers, sweet glutinous rice, buttered rice, yellow glutinous rice, sireh junjung and fruit pickled in the Malays wedding ceremony bring a symbolic meaning for the hosts, bridegroom, their family and guests. Symbolizing of fertility, appreciation, sweet life to the bridegroom, blessing, creating strong family bonding, good relationships between guests and marriage declaration are some of the significant on the present those food in the Malay wedding. Hence, it is vital for Malays especially the young generation to appreciate and preserved these practices.