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Le rôle de l’émotion dans les séries médicales coréennes
Get PDFThe Role of Emotions in Korean Medical Series. Nowadays, viewers are deserting cinemas in favor of television platforms, whose production and viewing conditions are significantly different, particularly when it comes to the reception of series and the emotions they generate. The emotions produced by images vary according to the device through which they are viewed, and the television format itself can become an emotional trigger, as shown by research on reality TV or game shows, which play on empathy and the spectacular. In Korean medical series, one can distinguish three types: emotions towards and aroused by the doctor’s character, emotions felt for the patients, and finally attempts to give these emotions a theoretical framework, as can be seen in The Good Doctor and Brain Works, which use various devices to express or arouse them
Harmonic close-to-convex mappings associated with Sălăgean q-differential operator
Get PDFIn this paper, we define a new subclass W(n; _; q) of analytic functions and a new subclass W0H (n; _; q) of harmonic functions f = h+g 2 H0 associated with Sălăgean q-differential operator. We prove that a harmonic function f = h+_g belongs to the class W0H (n; _; q) if and only if the analytic functions h+_g belong to W(n; _; q) for each _ (j_j = 1), and using a method by Clunie and Sheil-Small, we determine a sufficient condition for the class W0H (n; _; q) to be close-to-convex. We provide sharp coefficient estimates, sufficient coefficient condition, and convolution properties for such functions classes. We also determine several conditions of partial sums of f 2 W0H (n; _; q).
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 31A05, 30C45, 30C55.
Received 05 November 2023; Accepted 28 December 2024
An elastic-viscoplastic contact problem with internal state variable, normal damped response and unilateral constraint
Get PDFIn this manuscript, we study a contact problem between an elasticviscoplastic body and an obstacle. The contact is quasistatic and it is described with a normal damped response condition with friction and unilateral constraint. Moreover, we use an elastic-viscoplastic constitutive law with internal state variable to model the material\u27s behavior. We present the classical problem, then we derive its variational formulation. Finally, we prove that the associated variational problem has a unique solution. The proof is based on arguments of quasivariational inequalities and fixed points.
Mathematics Subject Classification (2010): 74M15, 74C05, 74M10, 35J87, 35Q74.
Received 07 August 2024; Accepted 09 October 2024
Global Orthodoxy: Desperate Need for Self-critique
No full textNew concerns about Orthodoxy grow within and without it. Many no longer have a romantic outlook on Orthodoxy of the sort that flourished in the second half of the 20th century but see it as intrinsically susceptible to weaponisation. To correct this outlook, the Orthodox need to start a thorough self-evaluation through ecclesiology and political theology. The paper explores the ecclesiological and theopolitical preconditions that have led to the support of dictatorships in the past, as well as the modern wars waged between the Orthodox peoples. It also suggests ways out of the ongoing crises of the Orthodox identity and theology based on the Church’s emancipation from imperial and authoritarian phantoms, as well as on observing the demarcation lines between the church and the state. Shifting from the “ecclesiology from above” to the “ecclesiology from below” could help the Orthodox church overcome the crises.
Article history: Received 10.11.2024; Revised 01.11.2024; Accepted 1.11.2024.
Available online: 11.01.2025; Available print: 30.01.202
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF AN LC-MS/MS METHOD FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF SIX CANNABINOIDS IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Get PDFCannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become extremely popular in the last decade. These products are marketed as having different effects and are recommended for many chronic diseases. Various food supplements with CBD are now available on the market, but due to legislative lacks the declared concentration of CBD and other cannabinoids in the products is often significantly different compared with the real concentration. Products that don\u27t meet quality criteria result from a lack of control and standardization. The aim of this study was to develop and validate an LC-MS/MS method for the routine quantification of cannabinoids in herbal drugs and food supplements. An LC-MS/MS method was developed using an UHPLC system coupled with a QTOF mass spectrometer, and the chromatographic separations were performed on a C18 column with isocratic elution, electrospray ionization in negative mode with a run-time of 10 minutes. According to the international guidelines, the method was validated concerning linearity, selectivity, stability, precision, and accuracy. Out of the ten tested products, in three of the supplements, significant differences were noticed in CBD concentration compared to the declared content. Other cannabinoids were also identified in some of the samples. This study raises awareness regarding insufficient controlled food supplements
RETINOL DISPERSION IN THE FORM OF HYDROGEL FOR DERMAL DELIVERY
Get PDFThis study reports the development of a dermato-cosmetic hydrogel combining retinol (2% wt) and bioactive glass (1.25% wt) in a Carbopol-based matrix enriched with hyaluronic acid. The formulation was synthesized using high-shear dispersion and evaluated through TGA, DSC, FTIR, and XRD. Thermal analysis indicated strong water-polymer interactions, while FTIR and XRD confirmed amorphous structure favorable for controlled release. The hydrogel showed high conductivity (25000 µS/cm) and alkaline pH (12.4), attributed to its 85% water and triethanolamine content. Turbiscan and microscopy confirmed physical stability. Microbiological tests confirmed sterility. In vivo VISIA analysis on five volunteers over 45 days revealed visible improvements in wrinkles, pores, red areas, UV spots, and porphyrins, with notable changes as early as day 14. These results support the hydrogel’s potential for effective and well-tolerated dermal delivery of retinol
OH-MY-GOD, HOW IS THIS? OR WHAT MAKES A SONG POPULAR?
Get PDFArticle History: Received: 23 September 2024; Reviewed: 19 December 2024; Accepted: 27 January 2025; Available online: 26 March 2025.
The role of music in the history of mankind is indisputable, not only as a means of communication, but also as an added value that cannot be reproduced, because music, by its very nature, defines the present moment in an addictive way, depending on the events experienced. The diversity of musical styles and their chameleonic nature is also a major factor in the fragmentation of the consumption of musical products. However, in the music industry, there has recently been a growing trend towards intergenerational collaborations in order to reach a larger segment. One only has to think of the remix of Elton John and Dua Lipa’s song Cold heart, which has achieved outstanding results worldwide[1]. The present study is based on the ValMar ft. Szikora Robi’s song Úristen [Oh-My-God], in order to identify the criteria that determine the opinion of the target segment and consequently their expectations of a given song.
[1] Daw (2021), https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/elton-john-lockdown-sessions-album-announcement-9623292/
JEL classification: M3
Pydsbuilder – A Dataset Builder Written in Python Django
Get PDFData mining and the analysis of open-source projects have become crucial in recent research, driven by the vast availability of data across multiple programming domains. This paper focuses on two main objectives: first, to present an experience report for designing a software quality data mining tool, and secondly, to provide an open-source solution, PyDs, that facilitates the creation of datasets specifically aimed at analyzing software quality attributes. PyDs, leveraging Python and the Django Framework, provides a comprehensive solution for researchers, encompassing data extraction from repositories, the application of software analysis tools, and the consolidation of results into a coherent format conducive to in-depth experimentation and analysis. This tool addresses the pressing need for effective data mining capabilities in evaluating software quality, allowing the research community to harness the full potential of the vast resources offered by open-source software projects.
Received by editors: 13 September 2024
2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. 68N99.
1998 CR Categories and Descriptors. D2.0 [Software Engineering]: General – Standards; D2.9 [Software Engineering]: Management – Software Quality Assuranc
Langdes: A New Approach for Improving the Performance of Prompt-based Image Editing in Interior Design Setting
Get PDFThe topic of instruction-based image editing has gotten a lot of attention in recent years with a lot of research conducted due to its immense potential in various applications such as removing unwanted details present in existing images or improving them. However, one of the main problems in addressing this problem is acquiring a dataset for model training. Several methods and variations were proposed, but all of them rely on already-existent data. We propose a method to address this problem by creating a context-specific dataset for interior design with no previously available information by leveraging the knowledge of large language models (LLM). Furthermore, we test and prove the efficiency of the generated dataset on InstructPix2Pix which starts to compute better results for the interior-design setting after the fine-tuning. Moreover, we propose an alternative solution for enhancing the localization of the edit region through cross-attention map regularization based on a text-based segmentation mask.
Received by editors: 11 October 2024
2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. 68T05, 68T45.
1998 CR Categories and Descriptors. I.2.6 [Learning]: Subtopic– Connectionism and neural nets; I.2.10 [Vision and Scene Understanding]: Subtopic– 3D/stereo scene analysis
The Road to the Metropolis. The Ascension of Miron Romanul to the Highest Ecclesiastical Dignity
Get PDFAfter Metropolitan Andrei Șaguna’s death, the Romanian Orthodox Church in Transylvania entered a transitional period, during which administrative continuity was maintained by his former collaborators, alongside other clergy and lay leaders. The intellectual elite, whose influence increased during Șaguna’s final years, played a key role in guiding Church institutions. Through the adoption of the Organic Statute, Șaguna had delegated much of his authority, creating a durable institutional framework that continued to evolve after his passing. In the late 19th century, the dynamics between power groups within the archdiocese and suffragan bishoprics significantly shaped Church life. These interactions became particularly evident during the 1874 Metropolitan elections, which revealed internal rivalries and political manoeuvrings. Personal sympathies and antipathies often took precedence over the stated goal of the electoral congresses—the appointment of new hierarchs—highlighting the complex and often contentious process of leadership succession within the Church. In this context, the one who benefited from a fulminating cursus honorum was Miron Romanul, who occupied the metropolitan seat after several election rounds.
Rezumat: După moartea Mitropolitului Andrei Șaguna, Biserica Ortodoxă Română din Transilvania a intrat într-o perioadă de tranziție, timp în care continuitatea administrativă a fost menținută de foștii săi colaboratori, alături de alți clerici și lideri laici. Elita intelectuală, a cărei influență a crescut în ultimii ani ai lui Șaguna, a jucat un rol cheie în îndrumarea instituțiilor bisericești. Prin adoptarea Statutului Organic, Șaguna și-a delegat o mare parte din autoritate, creând un cadru instituțional durabil care a continuat să evolueze după trecerea sa în neființă. La sfârșitul secolului al XIX-lea, dinamica dintre grupurile de putere din cadrul arhiepiscopiei și episcopiilor sufragane a modelat semnificativ viața bisericească. Aceste interacțiuni au devenit deosebit de evidente în timpul alegerilor mitropolitane din 1874, care au scos la iveală rivalități interne și implicații politice. Simpatiile și antipatiile personale au avut adesea prioritate față de obiectivul declarat al congreselor electorale - numirea de noi ierarhi - evidențiind procesul complex și adesea controversat de succesiune a conducerii în cadrul Bisericii. În acest context, cel care a beneficiat de un cursus honorum fulminant a fost Miron Romanul, care a ocupat scaunul mitropolitan după mai multe tururi de scrutin.
Cuvinte-cheie: Biserica Ortodoxă Română din Transilvania, alegeri metropolitane, elite intelectuale, elite politice, Mitropolitul Miron Romanu