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Simple SummaryBecause the determination of the age of brown hares (Lepus europaeus) is difficult, we developed a method for age determination on the basis of animal body weight. On the basis of the results of postmortem analysis of body weight and eye-lens weight, which provide reliable information on the change in these parameters with age, a logistic regression model was developed to classify brown hares as either juveniles (up to one year old) or adults (more than one year old), with a body weight of 4.227 kg as the limiting interval. With an accuracy of 95%, this noninvasive method can be used in both scientific research and population management.We developed an algorithm to classify brown hares into two age classes, juveniles (up to 1 year old) and adults (over 1 year old), based on body weight, which can be determined by both the examination of live animals and postmortem analysis. Considering the strong correlation between lens weight and carcass weight, we assumed that hares could be classified into one of the two age groups based only on carcass weight, using a logistic regression model. Using logistic regression, a model was constructed to assess the age of hares based on their body weight. For comparison with the current age-assessment method based on the dry lens weight, a logistic regression classifying the hares based on the dry lens weight was performed as well. The results of the study facilitated the development of a method to classify hares into age groups based on body weight. The proposed approach is innovative, as it allows for the determination of the age of not only culled (postmortem) but also live hares. The method is easy and does not require laboratory tests; hence, the results can be used immediately following evaluation. This method allows hares to be categorized into two age groups (juveniles and adults). With an accuracy of 97.52% and 95.45% in the case of juvenile and adult hares, respectively, the proposed approach can be widely used both in population management and scientific research.

According to an old Chinese saying, or a curse, in fact, it is worst to live in interesting times.This curse has come upon us right now in the early twenty-first century.We live in very interesting times.The reason for this is the far-reaching political, social, cultural and civilization changes taking place in the world today.A new international order is being shaped, and systems and solutions developing on the basis of artificial intelligence may give the entire human civilization a completely new, unimaginable dimension.One of the stronger drivers of the changes taking place, and thus also the one who made the present times interesting, is... China.After the period of the nineteenth-century stagnation, or in fact regress, and the twentieth century political, economic and social perturbations, this state regains its former power.For many centuries, practically until the end of the 18 th century, China was the most powerful and the most developed civilization on Earth.This civilization not only had a tremendous influence on the development of East Asian states, but also, from the 17 th century, with the cause of the Jesuits, it began to radiate into Europe.Fascinated by China were not only eminent representatives of European science, incl.Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Wolter, but also European monarchs, including the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski.Unfortunately, the industrial revolution taking place in Europe and the imperialist aspirations of the European powers pushed China almost to the brink of collapse.Thanks to the strategic thinking of its leaders as well as the diligence and dedication of multitudes of Chinese, the Chinese state began to systematically rebuild its power from the mid-twentieth century.Currently, China belongs to the group of economically strongest countries in the world producing, according to IMF data, almost 30% of world GDP.Many of the products manufactured by them and supplied to global markets are based on the latest technologies.Examples include well-known brands such as Lenovo or Xiaomi.The world is also conquered by Chinese solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, such as the Tik Tok

Characteristics of population indicators of brown hare (Lepus europaeus Pall.) obtained during group hunting in the region with the highest density in western part of the Lublin region in Poland

An important challenge for minority and diaspora populations is how to maintain their community from generation to generation by encouraging positive affiliation among their youngsters. This article reports a technology-rich educational program that addresses this issue in the context of early childhood Jewish education. A central focus in early Jewish education is the strengthening of children's Jewish identity. Although several approaches have been taken to address this goal, this article explores the use of robotics in the context of a kindergarten curriculum focused on the primary question of “Mi Ani?” (“Who am I?”). In the Mi Ani project, kindergartners created robotic artifacts and programmed their behaviors to express their Jewish identity in a dynamic way through the robot's actions.

中国当代文学阅读层面上的价值认同正在经受前所未有的挑战。特别是新世纪以 来，新的写作群体、写作方式不断涌现，使固有的理论批评体系遭到撞击、被撕裂， 从而导致理论批评不时出现失语现象。随着网络文学的迅猛发展，非主流文学在阅读 与消费环节中的影响日益增强，这就使得上述问题转化成了新的矛盾——互相不能包 容的阅读隔膜。十多年来，网络上产生了海量的小说文本，逐渐形成了二十多种类 型；本文兼顾时间跨度和创作类型，遴选了十年中不同类型的十部佳作，并针对它们 区别于纸质媒体的艺术审美和创作特点进行了述评。 关键词: 网络写作 网络小说 话语转变 At the level of the reading of contemporary literature, value identity in China is facing unprecedented challenges, particularly in the new century. New groups of writers and new writing styles are constantly springing up and existing theoretical criticism has been attacked and torn apart, with the result that it has often lost its voice. With the rapid growth of online literature, the influence of non‐mainstream literature in the domain of literary reading and consumption is increasing. Consequently, the above‐mentioned problem is evolving into a new contradiction, i.e. a lack of mutual understanding and tolerance with regard to reading. In the past decade, an enormous number of novels have come out online, falling into over twenty categories. This paper takes into account both chronology and type of writing in selecting for review ten outstanding works of different genres from the last decade, stressing the aesthetic qualities and distinctive styles that differentiate them from their print counterparts.

Parenting style and its effect on the timing of Jewish adolescents’ sexual debuts were examined in the reported study. One hundred sixty-eight research participants between the ages of 18 and 22 from a large university in the Southeast participated in the study. A survey instrument was administered at three fraternities and two sororities to examine parenting style and sexual debut retrospectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency chi square tests, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA); while post hoc results were determined through Tukey’s honestly significant difference. Results found that authoritative parenting provides a delay in the age of sexual debut for Jewish adolescents. All other parenting styles had mean ages less than the overall mean age of sexual debut, 17.10 years old, with indifferent parenting having the earliest debut. These findings suggest that parenting style may affect the timing of Jewish adolescents’ sexual debut. The study has implications for understanding factors that may affect the timing of a Jewish adolescent’s sexual debut and may help parents protect their adolescent from the negative effects associated with early sexual debut, such as low academic achievement. Recommendations for future research include exploring the effects of family structure and peer networks to understand fully the many factors that affect the timing of adolescents’ sexual debut.

Neurological disturbances were recorded in 46 out of 58 patients with phenylketonuria. An abnormal electroencephalogram was the most frequent finding. Motor signs were encountered in 31 cases. Only 2 patients showed true hyperkinesias and no other “extrapyramidal” signs were observed. Severe neurological dysfunction was most frequent in the most retarded patients. Severe motor signs only occurred in patients in their second and third decade. Twelve of the 58 patients were followed for 6 to 9 years. Five of these evolved supra-nuclear motor signs during the observation period. Two patients further showed definite progression of motor signs already present. The emergence or progression of motor disturbances always occurred in patients in their second or third decade. Thus, motor signs appear to be late phenomena while mental deficiency and epilepsy are early manifestations of phenylketonuria. This may indicate different pathogenetic mechanisms. It is suggested that motor signs are due to demyelination, previously demonstrated. The cause of demyelination may be a toxic effect of excess phenylalanine or its metabolites. Therefore, it should be reconsidered whether or not dietary treatment should be continued beyond the first decade.

While representing a small percentage of all private, religious schools, Jewish schools are nonetheless a significant presence on the religious landscape. This article analyzes the rapid growth of Jewish schools over the past three decades and examines possible future directions for Jewish schools.