bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Angiotensin-II type 2 receptor-mediated renoprotection is independent of receptor Mas in obese Zucker rats fed high-sodium diet
Authors: Patel Sanket N. , Kulkarni Kalyani , Faisal Tahmid , Hussain Tahir
Published: July 2024

The consumption of a high-sodium diet (HSD) is injurious and known to elevate blood pressure (BP), especially in obesity. Acute infusion studies depict a functional interdependency between angiotensin-II type 2 receptor (AT2R) and receptor Mas (MasR). Hence, we hypothesize that the subacute blockade of MasR should reverse AT2R-mediated renoprotection in obese Zucker rats (OZRs). Male OZRs were fed an HSD (for 14 days) and treated with the AT2R agonist C21 (100 ng/min) without or with a MasR antagonist A779 (1,000 ng/min). The indices of oxidative stress, proteinuria, kidney injury, and BP were measured before and after, along with the terminal measurements of an array of inflammatory and kidney injury markers. The HSD significantly decreased the estimated glomerular filtration rate and urinary osmolality and increased thirst, diuresis, natriuresis, kaliuresis, plasma creatinine, urinary excretion of H2O2, proteinuria, renal expression and urinary excretion of kidney injury markers (NGAL and KIM-1), and BP indexes. The HSD feeding showed early changes in the renal expression of CRP, ICAM-1, and galectin-1. The C21 treatment prevented these pathological changes. The MasR antagonist A779 attenuated C21-mediated effects on the urinary excretion and renal expression of NGAL and oxidative stress in the absence of inflammation and BP changes. Overall, we conclude that the subacute functional interactions between AT2R and MasR are weak or transient and that the beneficial effects of AT2R activation are independent of the MasR blockade in the kidney of male obese rats fed an HSD.
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 deficiency in extrahepatic tissues: emerging considerations
Authors: Lu Fengyuan , Li En , Yang Xiaoyu
Published: July 2024

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is primarily secreted by hepatocytes. PCSK9 is critical in liver low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLRs) metabolism. In addition to its hepatocellular presence, PCSK9 has also been detected in cardiac, cerebral, islet, renal, adipose, and other tissues. Once perceived primarily as a “harmful factor,” PCSK9 has been a focal point for the targeted inhibition of both systemic circulation and localized tissues to treat diseases. However, PCSK9 also contributes to the maintenance of normal physiological functions in numerous extrahepatic tissues, encompassing both LDLR-dependent and -independent pathways. Consequently, PCSK9 deficiency may harm extrahepatic tissues in close association with several pathophysiological processes, such as lipid accumulation, mitochondrial impairment, insulin resistance, and abnormal neural differentiation. This review encapsulates the beneficial effects of PCSK9 on the physiological processes and potential disorders arising from PCSK9 deficiency in extrahepatic tissues. This review also provides a comprehensive analysis of the disparities between experimental and clinical research findings regarding the potential harm associated with PCSK9 deficiency. The aim is to improve the current understanding of the diverse effects of PCSK9 inhibition.
Methane, the Neglected Greenhouse Gas
Authors: Shindell Drew
Published: July 2024

While you have probably heard of carbon dioxide (CO2) and its role in climate change, do you know about its less-famous partner, methane? Methane also warms our planet, and the amount of methane in the air has more than doubled since the Industrial Revolution, with especially rapid increases in recent years. Methane comes from human activities such as farm animals, landfills, and the fossil fuel industry, and natural sources like wetlands, especially as climate change makes wetlands bigger and warmer. Luckily, methane does not stay in the atmosphere as long as CO2 does, which means that if we can reduce methane emissions now, we can make a substantial difference in keeping Earth healthier in our lifetimes. In this article, we will explain where methane comes from, describe its role in climate change, and tell you how both methane and CO2 emissions can be reduced—sometimes by the same strategies!
Investigation of the association between foot-and-mouth disease clinical signs and abattoir serological data in large ruminants in northern Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Authors: Gee Emily , Young James R. , Khounsy Syseng , Phommachanh Phouvong , Christensen Peter , Theppangna Watthana , Hughes Tom , Brownlie Tom , Temmerath Adisone , Inthavong Alex , Inthapanya Phoummavanh , Punyasith Sivone , Blacksell Stuart D. , Ward Michael P.
Published: July 2024

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly infectious and endemic disease in Lao PDR. However, surveillance is weak, and outbreaks are not routinely reported. To address this, serum samples were routinely collected from cattle and buffalo from provincial abattoirs between November 2021 and December 2022. A total of 2,663 serum samples were collected from large ruminants (n = 1,625 cattle; n = 1,038 buffalo) from 17 provinces. Samples were tested for specific antibodies directed against FMD non-structural protein (NSP) to determine the proportion of animals exposed to FMD virus. In addition to sampling from abattoirs, further independent data was collected to report clinical signs and outcomes from 94 districts in 12 northern provinces. These incident reports were recorded by district staff using a Google Form and summarised monthly in the National Animal Disease Reporting System. Information was collected on species, incident date, herd size, location and which clinical signs the animals presented. Overall, 46% of the tested animals returned a positive result using ID Screen® FMD NSP Competition ELISA. Results from serological testing were then compared with reported clinical signs from the same district. In districts reporting ‘mouth problems’ (regardless of other clinical signs) the median FMD seroprevalence was 49.7%, compared to 31.6% in districts not reporting mouth problems (p = 0.021). This finding suggests that reporting clinical cases of ‘mouth problems’ could be a potential predictor of FMD infection at a district level in cattle and buffalo in Lao PDR. Furthermore, in districts reporting ‘fever’, ‘mouth problems’, and ‘nose/mouth secretions’ together, the median FMD seroprevalence was 46.2%, compared to 24.4% in districts not reporting these signs (p = 0.033). In districts reporting ‘mouth problems’ and ‘nose/mouth secretions’ the median FMD seroprevalence was 49.4%, compared to 25.5% in districts not reporting these signs (p = 0.037). In districts reporting both ‘fever’ and ‘mouth problems,’ the median FMD seroprevalence was 46.4% compared to 25% in districts not reporting these signs (p = 0.017). Based on serological data generated by abattoir surveillance, this study identified clinical signs most predictive of FMD seroprevalence. These novel findings can be used to guide passive surveillance efforts in the future specifically in northern Laos and help support improved FMD surveillance more broadly in FMD endemic countries in Southeast Asia.
Effects of varying wheat levels on growth performance, intestinal barrier, and cecal microbiota of broilers
Authors: Wang Leilei , Wei Bin , Si Xuemeng , Huang Yanqun , Zhang Huaiyong , Chen Wen
Published: July 2024

Introduction

The study aimed to investigate the potential effects of varying wheat levels in broiler diets on growth performance, intestinal barrier, and cecal microbiota.

Methods

Day-old male broilers were fed the same diet until 10 d of age. Then they were randomly assigned to 1) the low-level wheat group, where inclusion of 15.0% and 25.0% wheat in the grower and finisher diet, respectively, 2) the medium-level wheat group with 30.0% and 40.0% of wheat in the grower and finisher periods; and 3) the high-level wheat dietary group, in which the grower and finisher diets contained 55.77% and 62.38% of wheat, respectively.

Results

Dietary treatments unaffected the body weight at 39 d, whereas incorporating high wheat in diets significantly increased the feed intake and reduced the feed conversion ratio from 10 to 39 d (p < 0.05). Except for increased phosphorus digestibility in the high wheat group, dietary treatments had no significant effect on the apparent digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, and ether extract. Meanwhile, the broilers that consumed the medium and high content of wheat presented a higher villus height and the ratio of villus height to crypt depth than those fed the low-level wheat birds. Feeding the medium-level wheat enhanced ileal integrity and depressed the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in the ileum. The addition of high levels of wheat reduced the Chao1 index and the abundance of Lactobacillaceae, Bacteroidaceae, and Ruminococcacea in cecal content, which probably decreased the metabolism of histidine, sulfur-containing amino acids, and the biosynthesis of lysine.

Discussion

These results support the medium-level wheat diet improved intestinal barrier function and had no deleterious effects on the growth performance of broiler; dietary inclusion of high wheat reduced the feed conversion rate, which might be associated with the disturbed gut microbiota and decreased metabolism of amino acids.
Kompetencje słowotwórcze osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w stopniu umiarkowanym (na przykładzie osób dorosłych)
Authors: Siudzińska Natalia
Published: July 2024

The article focuses on the derivational competencies in young adults with moderate intellectual disabilities (ID). The linguistic material for the study consisted of statements from 10 individuals aged 18-24. The ability to create derivatives and to recognize word-formation structure was evaluated across five categories of derivatives: two modification categories (feminatives derived from masculine names, diminutives) and three mutation categories (agentive names, instrument names, and place names). The responses of the participants were analysed in terms of the following criteria: whether the answer was consistent / inconsistent with the presented pattern; whether the created derivative was a potential formation / occasionalism / neologism, or was based on the associations of the respondent; whether the derivative / paraphrase were replaced by a description or a definition in the respondent’s answer; whether the response included a full or partial repetition of the instruction. In terms of creating derivatives, participants scored about 60% of correct responses. As for paraphrasing derivatives, participants had no trouble identifying the word-formation base, but were unable to specify the meaning of the affix. In cases of incorrect responses, individuals with ID mainly referred to their associations and provided synonymous terms.
The Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Mechanism of Rural Spatial Shrinkage in Local County, Southeast China
Authors: Fan Haiqiang , Li Xiaohua , Liu Yan , Dong Huiying
Published: July 2024

The rapid urbanization process has brought about the shrinkage of rural space as a typical issue. Nevertheless, due to the dearth of effective assessment approaches, the patterns of rural spatial shrinkage remain poorly grasped. This study intends to establish a quantitative assessment model to scientifically disclose the spatiotemporal characteristics and mechanisms of rural spatial shrinkage. The “Population-Industry-Function-Land” (PIFL) assessment model has been rigorously constructed, encompassing eight assessment indices, such as the ratio of permanent residents, rural population density, and the rate of abandoned cultivated land. The model was adopted to conduct an analysis of the spatial shrinkage scenarios of the 18 administrative villages in Panxi Town spanning from 2011 to 2021. The results indicate that the temporal dimension of rural spatial shrinkage exhibits an accelerating trend, with discernible declines or increases in the ratio of permanent residents, rate of the elderly labor force, and housing vacancy rate. The shrinkage of rural spaces displays spatial heterogeneity, with more pronounced shrinkage characteristics observed in villages located further from the central town. According to the comprehensive shrinkage index, the villages are categorized into four types: relative shrinkage (0.2447 ≤ Z ≤ 0.2462), mild shrinkage (0.2463 ≤ Z ≤ 0.4423), moderate shrinkage (0.4424 ≤ Z ≤ 0.6125), and severe shrinkage (0.6126 ≤ Z ≤ 0.7988). The research findings possess significant reference value for the governance of rural spatial shrinkage.
Response to Replication Stress and Maintenance of Genome Stability by WRN, the Werner Syndrome Protein
Authors: Orren David K. , Machwe Amrita
Published: July 2024

Werner syndrome (WS) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by loss of function of WRN. WS is a segmental progeroid disease and shows early onset or increased frequency of many characteristics of normal aging. WRN possesses helicase, annealing, strand exchange, and exonuclease activities and acts on a variety of DNA substrates, even complex replication and recombination intermediates. Here, we review the genetics, biochemistry, and probably physiological functions of the WRN protein. Although its precise role is unclear, evidence suggests WRN plays a role in pathways that respond to replication stress and maintain genome stability particularly in telomeric regions.
GP remote consultations with marginalised patients and the importance of place during care: a qualitative study of the role of place in GP consultations
Authors: Humphrey Ada , Cummins Steven , May Carl , Stevenson Fiona
Published: July 2024

Background

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the use of remote consultations in general practice in the UK. This leads to the displacement of the consultation outside of the physical general practice, and its ‘emplacement’ elsewhere, with underexplored consequences for inequities of health care in marginalised groups.

Aim

To examine the place-making demands that remote consultations make on patients, and the ways that these affect their experiences of care, with a focus on the impact on patients from marginalised groups.

Design & setting

Ethnography and interview study (n= 15) undertaken at three fieldwork sites in London: a foodbank, a community development organisation, and a drop-in advice centre for migrants. Additionally, GPs (n= 5) working at practices in deprived areas of London, Digital Health Hub staff (n= 4), and staff at fieldwork sites (n= 3) were interviewed.

Method

Ethnographic observation was undertaken for 84 hours at the fieldwork site services, and semi-structured interviews (n= 27) took place with service users and service providers. Interviews were conducted in-person and over the phone, and data were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

The core themes emerging from the data included challenges securing privacy during remote consultations and the loss of formal healthcare spaces as important places of care. These findings were closely tied to resource access, leading to inequities in experiences of care.

Conclusion

Remote GP consultations are not 'place-less' encounters, and inequities in access to suitable spaces may lead to inequities in experiences of care. Attention should be given to ensuring that patients without appropriate spaces for remote consultations are offered in-person care, or consultation times made more specific to allow for organisation of private space.
Komparasi Algoritma K-Means dan Hierarchical Clustering Untuk Mengetahui Data Customer Dalam Layanan Internet
Authors: Yuda Afri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan dua algoritma clustering yang populer, yaitu K-Means dan Hierarchical Clustering, dalam mengelompokkan data pelanggan layanan internet. Data yang digunakan mencakup informasi seperti tanggal, nomor pesanan, jenis internet, deskripsi produk, kuantitas Mbps, wilayah, kota, dan tarif IDR. Clustering adalah teknik dalam data mining yang digunakan untuk mengelompokkan data berdasarkan karakteristik yang serupa, membantu perusahaan dalam memahami pola penggunaan, segmentasi pasar, dan meningkatkan layanan kepada pelanggan. Pada penelitian ini, kedua algoritma diuji menggunakan metrik Sum of Squared Errors (SSE) untuk mengevaluasi kinerja clustering. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa algoritma K-Means lebih unggul dibandingkan dengan Hierarchical Clustering dalam hal efisiensi dan akurasi ketika mengevaluasi nilai SSE. K-Means mampu mengelompokkan data dengan lebih cepat dan menghasilkan cluster yang lebih jelas, sementara Hierarchical Clustering membutuhkan waktu komputasi yang lebih lama dan hasil clustering yang kurang optimal dalam beberapa kasus. Kesimpulannya, algoritma K-Means lebih cocok digunakan untuk analisis data pelanggan layanan internet dalam konteks ini karena keunggulannya dalam kecepatan dan akurasi clustering berdasarkan hasil pengecekan SSE. Penelitian ini memberikan panduan bagi perusahaan dalam memilih algoritma clustering yang tepat untuk mengelompokkan data pelanggan guna meningkatkan strategi bisnis dan kualitas layanan.
Kata Kunci: K-Means, Hierarchical Clustering, clustering, data pelanggan, layanan internet, data mining, segmentasi pasar, Sum of Squared Errors (SSE).
ANALISIS INTERPRETASI KARAKTERISTIK PRODUK MENGGUNAKAN METODE CLUSTERING K-MEANS DALAM PENJUALAN BARANG PADA AQUSPACE
Authors: Yuda Afri
Published: July 2024

CSS Aquatic merupakan sebuah toko yang bergerak dalam bidang penjualan material aquascape, namun dari berbagai jenis produk yang dijual tidak semuanya memiliki nilai penjualan yang tinggi, ada produk yang memiliki daya jual sedang dan rendah. Data penjualan pada CSS Aquatic tidak tersusun dengan baik, sehingga data tersebut hanya berfungsi sebagai arsip bagi toko dan tidak dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pengembangan strategi pemasaran. Oleh karena itu perlu diterapkan data mining menggunakan metode CRISP-DM (Cross-Industry Standard Process Model for Data Mining) dengan algoritma K-Means pada CSS Aquatic. Algoritma K-Means dapat diterapkan pada CSS Aquatic untuk menentukan penjualan produk mana yang memiliki nilai penjualan tinggi, sedang, dan rendah. Penerapan metode K-Means pada CSS Aquatic yaitu dengan cara mengelompokan data penjualan produk. Kemudian memilih 3 cluster secara acak sebagai centroid awal. Setelah data pada setiap cluster tidak berubah, maka dapat diinterpretasikan hasil akhirnya. Hasil pemodelan menghasilkan program aplikasi dengan sistem laporan yang menampilkan hasil clustering pada setiap jenis produk barang berdasarkan penjualan quantity barang untuk diinterpretasikan pada masalah tersebut.
Expansão das universidades no Brasil e o papel social das novíssimas instituições
Authors: Silva Leonardo Barbosa e , Martins Rafaela Rodrigues
Published: July 2024

Este estudo analisa o processo de expansão das universidades federais brasileiras a partir do programa REUNI. Utilizando um recorte de idade das instituições, objetivou descobrir se a expansão foi insensível aos direitos sociais, corroborando ou não as críticas iniciais. Para tanto, utilizou de abordagem quantitativa com pesquisa documental sobre os dados de composição demográfica, orçamento (previsão e execução) e cobertura da assistência estudantil, além de índices de evasão. Concluiu-se que as universidades criadas no REUNI têm uma composição demográfica mais popular, receberam e executaram maiores orçamentos per capita, possuem coberturas de assistência maiores e os assistidos evadem proporcionalmente menos.
"Los ratones y el cuervo" de Sebastián Mey (1613). La fábula entre tradición y apertura en un libro de papel
Authors: Copello Fernando
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo presenta el libro de Sebastián Mey titulado Fabulario (1613) y estudia en particular la fábula titulada “Los ratones y el cuervo”, última de las historias de animales en la colección. Este apólogo muestra una elaboración interesante de fuentes clásicas y un desenlace nuevo que lleva a diferentes interpretaciones. Los personajes son dos ratones, un cuervo y una raposa. El análisis establece vínculos entre este relato y el conjunto del libro. El Fabulario ha sido también el primer libro español de literatura infantil: por esta razón nuestro estudio toma en cuenta los elementos gráficos en esta primera edición del volumen.
Ejemplificando las virtudes del buen gobierno en la Monarquía Hispánica: animales simbólicos y cultura política en los retratos de Felipe IV
Authors: Jaquero Esparcia Alejadro
Published: July 2024

El artículo plantea el análisis de los animales simbólicos asociados al monarca Felipe IV, ejemplificando las virtudes del buen gobernante. A través de descripciones literarias o por medio de elementos visuales, la presencia de los animales, a modo de exempla, subraya las particularidades que debe mostrar el monarca ideal o trata de conducirlo hacia una vía virtuosa. Nuestra contribución ahonda en el uso de esos modelos mediante el análisis de grabados, obras de literatura emblemática, manuales de teoría político-regia o las construcciones decorativas de carácter efímero que nos permiten extraer una visión de conjunto. De ese modo, con el presente artículo buscamos comprender mejor las facultades alegóricas que ciertos animales prestaron a la configuración de la cultura visual de la imagen ideal del rey y que son buena muestra de la cultura simbólica del Barroco hispano.
Professional Standards: Evaluation of Experience of Implementation in the Practice of Personnel Management
Authors: Васильцова Л.И. , Александрова Н.А.
Published: July 2024

В статье анализируется опыт внедрения профессиональных стандартов как в практику управления персоналом организаций, так и в процесс подготовки специалистов по управлению персоналом в вузах. Авторы выявляют проблемы и противоречия, возникающие в процессе внедрения профессиональных стандартов, обосновывают необходимость расширения перечня наименований профессиональных стандартов межотраслевых видов профессиональной деятельности, расширения и уточнения перечня должностей, используемых при формировании штатных расписаний, а также расширения возможностей вузов для контактной работы со студентами в целях формирования адаптивного мышления и проектного моделирования.

The article analyzes the experience of introducing professional standards both in the practice of personnel management of organizations, and in the process of training specialists in personnel management in universities. The authors identify problems and contradictions arising in the process of introducing professional standards, justify the need to expand the list of titles of professional standards of interdisciplinary types of professional activity, expand and clarify the list of positions used in the formation of staff schedules, as well as expand the capabilities of universities to contact adaptive thinking and project modeling.
Analysis of Agricultural Production in Rural Areas of the Republic of Bashkortostan
Authors: Саттарова Г.А. , Таймасов А.Р.
Published: July 2024

В статье проанализированы состояние, динамика изменений и удельные показатели развития аграрного производства в разрезе муниципальных районов Республики Башкортостан. На основе расчета интегрального индекса аграрного производства в сельских территориях проведена группировка (типологизация) муниципальных районов региона.

The article analyses the state, changing dynamics and specific indicators of agricultural production development in the context of municipal districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Municipal districts of the region were classified according to the calculation of the integral agricultural production index in rural areas.
Digitalization of Society: the Role and Prospects of Education
Authors: Алешкина О.В. , Апокина К.В.
Published: July 2024

В статье исследованы современные тенденции развития различных сфер общества, обусловленные активным применением информационных технологий. Развитие цифровой экономики и цифровизация большинства отраслей жизнедеятельности человека находит отражение в необходимости переобучения, повышения квалификации работников, смены методов работы, а иногда и кардинального изменения сферы деятельности. Данные процессы требуют внимания отдельного человека, предприятия, всего государства.

The article examines the current trends in the development of various spheres of society, due to the active use of information technology. The development of the digital economy and bringing in digital format of most branches of human life is reflected in the need for retraining, advanced training of workers, a change in working methods, and sometimes a fundamental change in the scope of activity. These processes require the attention of an individual, an enterprise, the entire state.
Strategic Guidelines for Long-term Socio-Economic Development of Agro-industrial Complex of Rural Areas
Authors: Лукьянова М.Т. , Арасланбаев И.В.
Published: July 2024

Целью исследования является обоснование и оценка агротехнического районирования, которое накладывает отпечаток на современное состояние и точки территориального развития агропромышленного комплекса. Проведенные исследования позволили определить цели и приоритеты развития, перспективные направления пространственного развития АПК по субрегионам Республики Башкортостан.

The aim of the study is to substantiate and evaluate the agro-technical zoning, which affects the current state and points of territorial development of the agro-industrial complex. The carried out researches allowed to define the purposes and priorities of development, perspective directions of spatial development of agrarian and industrial complex on subregions of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Development of Student Innovative Entrepreneurship in the University
Authors: Валинурова Л.С. , Газитдинов А.М.
Published: July 2024

В работе рассматривается роль студенческого инновационного предпринимательства в инновационном развитии высшего учебного заведения, описаны существующие ограничения, препятствующие расширению сектора молодежного предпринимательства в России. Рассмотрены возможности высшего учебного заведения в сфере стимулирования инновационного предпринимательства учащихся, особое внимание акцентируется на образовательной и консультационной поддержке потенциальных и действующих молодых предпринимателей. Представлены направления организации специальной предпринимательской подготовки студентов вуза, перечислены ее основные принципы.

The paper considers the role of student innovative entrepreneurship in the innovative development of a higher educational institution, describes the existing restrictions that impede the expansion of the youth entrepreneurship sector in Russia. The possibilities of a higher educational institution in the field of stimulating innovative entrepreneurship of students are considered, special attention is paid to educational and consulting support of potential and existing young entrepreneurs. The directions of organizing special entrepreneurial training for university students are presented, its main principles are listed.
Electronic Government of the Russian Federation: Analysis through the Prism of Problem Components
Authors: Изиляева Л.О.
Published: July 2024

В статье проводится анализ проблемных составляющих электронного правительства Российской Федерации по комплексному показателю EGDI и нормативно-правовой регламентации исследуемой области. Автор доказывает, что в совершенствовании нуждаются как информационно-компьютерная инфраструктура, так и нормативно-правовые акты страны, требующие корректировки, детализации и минимизации. Одновременно фиксируется проблема дублирования информации на сайтах органов власти разных уровней и ее поверхностный характер, сложность поиска необходимой информации и получения услуг в электронной форме.

The article analyzes the problematic components of the e-government of the Russian Federation on the complex indicator EGDI and legal regulation of the study area. The author proves that both the information and computer infrastructure and the normative legal acts of the country, which need to be adjusted, detailed and minimized, need to be improved. At the same time, the problem of duplication of information on the websites of authorities at different levels and its superficial nature, the complexity of finding the necessary information and receiving services in electronic form is fixed.
Practice of Electing Heads of Municipalities in the Regions with Different Systems of the Formation of Local Governments
Authors: Валитова Н.Э. , Зарабелов Р.В. , Гареев Э.С.
Published: July 2024

В данной статье представлены некоторые предварительные результаты анализа эффективности и целесообразности прямых выборов глав муниципальных администраций. В качестве базы исследования выбраны Омская и Тюменская области (за исключением автономных округов).

This article presents some preliminary results of the analysis of efficiency and expediency of direct elections of heads of municipal administrations. Omsk and Tyumen regions (with the exception of autonomous districts) were chosen as the research base.
Practical Tools for Adapting the Labor Market to the Widespread Introduction of Industry 4.0 Technologies
Authors: Буренина И.В. , Бирюкова В.В. , Сайфуллина С.Ф.
Published: July 2024

В статье широко рассмотрены практические проблемы и инструменты адаптации специалистов, в том числе и молодежи, на рынке труда при переходе на новый технологический уровень. Приведен основной перечень инструментов адаптации персонала, рассмотрена важность процессов адаптации будущих специалистов на предприятиях, использующих новые технологические решения индустрии 4.0.

The article deals with practical problems and tools of adaptation of specialists, including young people, in the labor market in the transition to a new technological level. The main list of personnel adaptation tools is given, the importance of adaptation processes of future specialists at the enterprises using new technological innovations of industry 4.0 is considered.
Target Model for Financing Shared Housing: Risks and Prospects
Authors: Синявская Е.Е. , Синявский В.Д.
Published: July 2024

Переход на проектное финансирование жилищного строительства должен обеспечивать защиту прав физических лиц участников долевого строительства, застройщики обеспечиваются стабильным источником финансирования проекта строительства. Вместе с тем проектное финансирование несет не только плюсы, но и минусы для участников жилищного строительства, генерирует ряд проблем и рисков, которые рассматриваются в статье.

The transition to project financing of housing should protect the rights of individuals participating in shared construction, developers are provided with a stable source of financing for the construction project. At the same time, project financing carries not only advantages, but also disadvantages for participants in housing construction, generates a number of problems and risks, which are considered in the article.
Compliance Control of Procurement Related with Investment Activities of Companies
Authors: Лейберт Т.Б. , Халикова Э.А. , Третьяков К.А.
Published: July 2024

В условиях неблагоприятной экономической среды в современную практику корпоративного управления внедряется комплаенс-контроль, деятельность которого связана с мониторингом внутренних бизнес-процессов на предмет соответствия законодательным актам, регламентирующим ту или иную деятельность, а также регулятивных норм и стандартов. В научной статье представлены материалы, отражающие практику внедрения службы комплаенс-контроля в структуру закупочной деятельности, связанной с реализацией инвестиционной программы. Авторами статьи систематизированы основные риски, связанные с закупочной деятельностью, и определена роль комплаенс-контроля в структуре корпоративного управления, направленного на снижение коррупционно опасных рисков, и деловой репутации компании.

In an unfavorable economic environment, compliance control is being introduced into the modern practice of corporate governance, the activity of which is related to monitoring internal business processes for compliance with the laws and regulations that govern this or that activity, as well as regulatory norms and standards. The scientific article presents materials reflecting the practice of implementing the compliance control service in the structure of procurement activities related to the implementation of the investment program. The authors of the article systematized the main risks associated with procurement activities and determined the role of compliance control in the structure of corporate governance aimed at reducing corruption risks and the companys business reputation.
QUALIDADE DA SILAGEM DE RESÍDUO AGROINDUSTRIAL DE ABACAXI UTILIZANDO ADITIVOS SEQUESTRANTES DE UMIDADE
Authors: Vanessa Nascimento Marinho Julian , Da Silva Dib Karollayne , Nascimento da Cunha Raquel , Vinente Guimarães Andrea Krystina
Published: July 2024

A silagem tem o objetivo de possibilitar a alimentação de animais em épocas de escassez de alimentos, uma vez que há a disponibilidade e possibilidade de uso dos resíduos agroindustriais de abacaxi para o consumo animal juntamente com adição de aditivos. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar aditivos sequestrantes nas características bromatológicas e fermentativas das silagens de resíduo de abacaxi. Foi utilizado o delineamento inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos e cinco repetições onde: T1 – Tratamento sem inclusão de farelo, apenas resíduo agroindustrial de abacaxi; T2 – Tratamento com 20% de inclusão do farelo de milho (base na matéria natural); T3 – Tratamento com 20% de inclusão do farelo de trigo (base na matéria natural) e T4 – Tratamento com 20% de inclusão do farelo de arroz (base na matéria natural). Foram avaliadas a composição química – bromatológica e recuperação de matéria seca das silagens, junto com a análise sensorial para características nutritivas e sanitárias, onde as silagens foram classificadas como “boa a muito boa”, com exceção do tratamento 4 com adição de farelo de arroz onde ficou classificado como “satisfatória”. A adição de farelos influenciou a composição bromatológica das silagens de resíduo de abacaxi proporcionando maiores teores de MS e de NDT.
REGIONAL SOCIAL HISTORY REFLECTION IN THE NATURAL, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE SIGHTS OF THE VOLGA SHCHERBAKOVSKAYA BEND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Authors: DULINA N.V. ,   Center for Sociological and Marketing Research, NAUMOV I.N. , SHARAPOV D.YU. , KRUGLOV E.V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University,   Volgograd State Agrarian University,   All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments
Published: July 2024

The article characterizes the unique objects of natural, historical, and cultural heritage located in the Kamyshinsky district of the Volgograd region, localized in the zone of the "Shcherbakovsky" Nature Park and near it, which reflect the regional social history. Prospects for their preservation and development of agroecological (rural), ethno-cultural, historical, cultural and educational and other types of tourism in the Shcherbakovskaya bend of the Volga and its surroundings are noted.
Uso de recursos florales por Andrenidae, Colletidae y Megachilidae (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) en el Chaco Serrano de Córdoba (Argentina)
Authors: Sosa Claudio A.
Published: July 2024

Se determinó la diversidad de Andrenidae, Colletidae y Megachilidae en una sección del Bosque Serrano de Córdoba, Argentina (31°10’ S, 64°20’ O) y se analizó el aprovechamiento por parte de ellas de los recursos florales en esta zona. Se realizaron ocho muestreos mensuales entre septiembre 2018 y marzo 2020. Se registró la diversidad de plantas presentes, cantidad de flores disponibles, diversidad de abejas y sus patrones de actividades, mecanismos de búsqueda y obtención de los recursos de las flores visitadas. Se recolectaron 192 ejemplares pertenecientes a las familias Andrenidae (3,12%, n=6, especie: 1), Colletidae (17,88%, n=34, especies: 5) y Megachilidae (79,16%, n=152, especies: 5). Las abejas utilizan como recursos florales unas 11 familias y 28 especies de angiospermas (principalmente Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Malvaceae y Solanaceae). Durante el estudio no hubo diferencias en la diversidad de especies de plantas disponibles para las abejas en los distintos años. Se identificaron diferencias entre los años del estudio, en relación con el uso de recursos florales por parte de las abejas. Las especies de abejas más generalistas fueron predominantes en el área de estudio.
Transgresoras y miramientos de la política boliviana
Authors: Pino Urquidi Nicole
Published: July 2024

El artículo realiza un análisis interpretativo de narrativas sobre mujeres bolivianas que se dedican a la política, a partir de estudios de caso de dos figuras políticas de la historia reciente de Bolivia, Eva Copa, actual alcaldesa de la ciudad de El Alto, y Jeanine Añez, expresidenta transitoria de Bolivia. La metodología se apoya en revisión documental seguida de un análisis interpretativo de imágenes (memes), extraídas tanto de plataformas digitales como de medios de comunicación locales; en entrevistas a mujeres que participan activamente en la política boliviana y en encuestas realizadas a población adulta de la ciudad de La Paz. El artículo pretende explorar su imagen, no solo como mujeres, sino también en su rol político y lo que este representa. Se evidencia que se crean estereotipos y estigmas que construyen la representación de mujeres que participan en política y que constituyen formas disciplinarias a las que ellas se ven enfrentadas.
Rituales aymaras online de yatiris bolivianos durante la pandemia del Covid-19
Authors: Vidaurre Mercado Ximena Andrea
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es describir y analizar los procesos de transformación y adaptación de los rituales que se realizan en la cultura aymara con los avances en la tecnología, para dispositivos y redes, como herramientas de comunicación virtual sobre todo en tiempos de pandemia. Para lograr esto, se realizó observación participante y entrevistas a los principales actores de este fenómeno, que son los yatiris, clientes y personas expertas en cosmovisión andina. Las microetnografías a rituales aymaras presenciales y virtuales hicieron posible recabar toda la información empírica de la ritualidad aymara. Se da cuenta de cómo se reconfiguran las prácticas de rituales aymaras actuales, practicadas por yatiris bolivianos en La Paz, a partir de la interconexión global y del vínculo entre la ritualidad con un modelo comunicacional de esta.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND LAND USE CHANGES IN RIO DEL REY WETLAND BETWEEN 1990 AND 2020
Authors: Valentine Yuninui , Patience Usongo
Published: July 2024

The Rio Del Rey (RDR) wetland is one of the richest Ramsar sites in west and Central Africa with numerous ecosystem services supporting numerous livelihood activities. The unprecedented rate of exploitation brings about changes in land use/land cover (LULC) with devastating impacts on the ecosystem services on which livelihoods depend. This study sets out to identify the ecosystem services on which livelihood depend in the area and also examine the land use/land cover dynamics. Both primary and secondary data were employed in order to attain the objectives. Primary data were obtained from the field and included livelihood activities which were collected with the use of questionnaires and a camera. A Global Positioning System handset was also used to collect Ground Control Points (GCPs) for LULC change analysis. Secondary data were gotten through the review of literature from libraries and internet. Satellite images for 1990, 2002, 2010 and 2020 were downloaded from the Global Land Cover Facility to produce the land use maps and statistics generated from the maps were used for further land use change analysis. GIS techniques were used in the analysis of satellite imageries. Findings revealed the availability of numerous provisioning goods and supporting services which support livelihood activities. It also revealed five land use/land cover categories in the study area and great transformation in LULC within the period under investigation.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YIELD AND YIELD PARAMETERS OF CONFECTIONERY SUNFLOWER CULTIVARS
Authors: ERASLAN Koray , DEMIR Ismail
Published: July 2024

In the world, sunflower is grown mainly for the production of vegetable oil. In some countries, sunflower oil is produced and traded as confectionery as well as oil production. . Cultivation of confectionery sunflower is characterized by the fact that different markets have different demands when it comes to seed size, stem color and other characteristics, making this process more difficult and costly. This study aimed to determine the productive varieties that have an important place in revitalizing the confectionery sunflower potential in Kırşehir province, as well as to compare the varieties registered in recent years. The experiment was established in the experimental areas of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University with 3 replications, according to the randomized block trial design, in the production season of 2023. In the research, emergence, flowering and maturity time, number of leaves, plant height, stem thickness, table diameter, number of seeds in the table, thousand seed weight, plant yield, seed yield, stem yield, kernel ratio and harvest index values were examined and it was aimed to determine the relationships between all parameters The strongest positive correlations are obtained between thousand see weight, plant yield, seed yield, harvest index and the other positive strong relation was found kernel ratio and hectolitre. This study also showed that negative significant correlation was found between kernel ratio, number of leaves and seed per plant, table diameter, seed yield, thousand seed weight and harvest index and the other negative strong relation was found table diameter and hectolitre.
Fachtexte in der gymnasialen Oberstufe
Authors: Schuster Melanie
Published: July 2024

Die Fähigkeit, aus Fachtexten sachangemessen Informationen zu entnehmen, sie für Argumentationen und Entscheidungen reflexiv zu nutzen, ist gerade angesichts aktueller Befunde zu den Lesekompetenzen von Kindern und Jugendlichen sowie den zugleich steigenden Anforderungen des kompetenten Umgangs mit digital generierten Texten für die Sekundarstufe II von besonders großer Relevanz. Zur Fachtextnutzung in sozial- und geisteswissenschaftlichen Fächern in der gymnasialen Oberstufe und dem didaktischen Prinzip der Wissenschaftspropädeutik liegen aktuell nur sehr wenige Studien vor. Ziel dieser Studie ist es daher, systematisch zu analysieren, welche Fachtexte Jugendlichen im schulischen Unterricht der gymnasialen Oberstufe zur Verfügung gestellt werden, wie sie mit diesen Fachtexten umgehen und welche Kompetenzen die Jugendlichen mittels dieser Fachtextnutzung aufbauen. (DIPF/Orig.)
The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Health Education to Improve Health Empowerment Level among Refugees in Jordan
Authors: Al-Shraifin Ahmad Abdullah , Megdadi Mu’ayyad , Shatnawi Amani , AlSobeh Anas AlSobeh , Akkawi Aya
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a health education-based training program in enhancing the level of health empowerment among refugees in Jordan. Health empowerment is a crucial component of health promotion, enabling individuals to take control of their health, manage their health outcomes, and improve them. Refugees are a vulnerable population group with limited access to healthcare.
Methods: The study sample consisted of 38 refugees in Irbid governorate, Jordan, who were conveniently selected in coordination with some organizations working in the field of asylum in the governorate. They were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 19) that received the health education training program, and a control group (n = 19) that did not receive any health education training. The Health Empowerment Scale (HES), a validated tool, was used to collect data from both groups in pre-tests and post-tests, and a follow-up test was conducted for members of the experimental group only.
Results: The results showed a statistically significant increase in the health empowerment scores for the experimental group that received the training program compared to the control group. The mean of the pre-test for the experimental group was (1.97 ± 0.27), and for the control group, it was (1.84 ± 0.21). The post-test mean for the experimental group became (3.88 ± 0.13), while for the control group, it was (1.85 ± 0.20). The follow-up test indicated sustained enhanced levels of health empowerment in the experimental group, with little difference between the post-test and follow-up scores, indicating the effectiveness of the health education training program in enhancing health empowerment for refugees in Jordan.
Conclusions: Healthcare providers and policymakers in Jordan and other countries hosting large numbers of refugees have significant responsibilities. Giving sufficient priority to health education and awareness programs is essential to enhance the health empowerment of refugees and improve their health literacy, which ultimately impacts their overall public health.
التعـــبيــرات الاصطلاحيـــة دراسة فــي التــــركيــب والمعنى
Authors: Faqeeh Mohammad Hussein Ahmad , Al Aqtash Salem Khalil , Alhourani Mohammad Issa
Published: July 2024

الملخص
الأهداف: يهدف هذا البحث إلى دراسة إحدى الظواهر المعجمية وهي ظاهرة التعبيرات الاصطلاحية الموجودة في كل اللغات الإنسانية، وعلى اختلاف مستوى الوعي بهذه الظاهرة، وتفاوت درجات العناية بها_ دراسة وتحليلا_ في معاجم تلك اللغات. ويعنى هذا البحث بدراسة التعبيرات الاصطلاحية من مجالين: أحدهما، نظري يدرس مفهوم التعبيرات الاصطلاحية، و خصائصها، وأنماطها. والآخر، تطبيقي يرصد العبارات التي تنتمي إلى هذه الظاهرة، ويصنفها حسب النمط الذي جاءت وفقه ضمن جداول إحصائية، للتعرف على بنيتها وفق المقالات الصرفية على نحو من التالي: (اسم + اسم) أو (اسم + فعل) أو (اسم + صفة)...إلخ، وذلك في كتاب (المعجم العربي الميسر) للخليل النحوي.
المنهجية: انتهج هذا البحث المنهجين الوصفي والتحليلي، وذلك على النحو الآتي: الوصفي وذلك في الجانب النظري وبيان الحدود المؤطرة في تعريف التعبيرات الاصطلاحية ووصف سماتها التركيبية. والتحليلي وذلك في الجانب التطبيقي، وتحديدا في التراكيب التي تم رصدها في المعجم العربي الميسر، ثم تحليلها ومناقشتها.
النتائج: شكّل النوع الثاني من التعبيرات الاصطلاحية (التعابير الثنائية (المتواردات- collocation) النسبة الغالبة، حيث أشارت الإحصائية إلى كثرة استعمال هذا النوع في المعجم العربي الميسر للخليل النحوي، ثم تلا هذا النوع العبارة المَثَلية، ثم التعابير القرآنية.  وامتاز هذا النوع بميزة التوارد الحاصل من اجتماع المفردتين في بينية التعبير، الذي يجنح بصورة كبيرة إلى حصر الدلالة بمحددات تعمل على عزل ما يمكن أن يحتمله التعبير فيما لو بقيت المفردة من غير توارد أو تصاحب مع مفردة أخرى. كما شكّلت  التعابير القرآنية نمطاً لغوياً فريداً من أنماط التعبيرات الاصطلاحية، نتج عن استخدام أبناء اللغة لهذا النمط حسب المقام الملائم في مواقفهم الحياتية، حيث صارت مسكوكات متحدة لا يمكن تجزئتها، بغرض الدلالة على المراد من المعاني. فالإيقاع الذي تفرضه العناصر اللغوية للتعبير القرآني غير ذلك الإيقاع الذي تقدمه دلالة التعبير نفسه.  كما يؤدي السياق وظيفة بارزة في التعبير التجميعي الموسوم بالعبارة المَثَلية – proverb، وذلك من خلال انتظام المفردات وتساوقها مع بعضها، مما يكسبها معنى يتباين عن المعنى المعجمي. واندرجت التعبيرات الاصطلاحية بصورها الثلاثة تحت صور متعددة من الأنماط التركيبية، فخضع منها لعلاقة الإسناد، ومنها لعلاقة الإضافة ومنها للعلاقة البيانية.
الخلاصة: خَلُصَ البحث إلى أن ظاهرة التعبيرات الاصطلاحية أسهمت في إثراء اللغة بمعان جديدة، حيث تقدم هذه التعبيرات معنى لا يكون بأحد ألفاظها منفردا، إنما يكون المعنى حصيلة التلازمية بين ألفاظها. فهي تنشأ بفضل تجاذب مكوناتها تجاذبا دلاليا تركيبيا يولّد كيانا جديدا هو نواة مركّبة لا قيمة لعناصرها منعزلة.  
الكلمات الدالة: التعبير الاصطلاحي، المتلازمات اللفظية، المتواردات، العبارة المَثَلية.