bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genetic Analyses and Functional Validation of Ruminant SLAMs Reveal Potential Hosts for PPRV
Authors: Wei Xi , Lu Kejia , Chang Zhengwu , Guo Hanwei , Li Qinfeng , Yuan Binxuan , Liu Chen , Liu Haijin , Yang Zengqi
Published: October 2024

Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), caused by the Peste des Petits Ruminants virus (PPRV), is a highly contagious disease affecting ruminants. While goats and sheep are well-known hosts, PPRV has also spread to wild ruminants, and it remains unclear which ruminant species can be infected. SLAM (Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule) acts as the primary receptor for PPRV, playing a crucial role in the viral infection process. Identifying which ruminant SLAMs can mediate PPRV infection is essential for understanding the potential hosts of PPRV, which is vital for effective eradication efforts. In this study, we first extracted SLAM sequences from 77 ruminant species using a ruminant genome database. Based on these sequences, we predicted the structures of ruminant SLAMs. The analysis revealed that SLAM conformation is similar across ruminant species, and the potential PPRV H protein binding domain residues were conserved among SLAMs of these 77 species. Phylogenetic analysis of SLAM grouped ruminants into six families. We then selected representative SLAMs from each ruminant family to assess their role in PPRV infection. Our findings demonstrated that ruminant SLAMs efficiently mediated PPRV infection, with enhanced viral amplification observed in cells expressing SLAM from Java Mouse Deer (Tragulidae) and Goat (Bovidae), compared to cells expressing SLAM from White Tailed Deer (Cervidae) and Giraffe (Giraffidae). These results underscore the need to consider a broader range of potential host populations beyond goat and sheep in efforts to prevent and eradicate PPRV.
Differential entropy as a measure of initial heterogeneity driving differentiation in the early mouse embryo
Authors: von Bonhorst Francisco Prista , Gandrillon Olivier , Chazaud Claire , Robert Corentin , De Decker Yannick , Gonze Didier , Dupont Geneviève
Published: October 2024

Background:
Heterogeneity in gene expression among single cells is critical for cell differentiation. In the preimplantation mammalian embryo, stochastic cell-to-cell expression heterogeneity is followed by signal reinforcement to initiate the differentiation of the Inner Cell Mass (ICM) cells into Epiblast (Epi) or Primitive Endoderm. A key question is to identify genes that initiate and drive coordination of pluripotency factors and specification of Epi cells alongside the key transcription factor NANOG.
Results:
To address this question, we fit single-cell expression data to gamma distributions and compute their inter-cellular differential entropy profile. Using five single-cell transcriptomic datasets (RT-qPCR and RNA-seq), we recover genes that are well-known to play a key role in Epi specification and identify candidate genes, whose coordinated heterogeneity in expression, alongside Nanog drives ICM cells differentiation. We show that other typical measures of variability, such as the Fano factor or the coefficient of variation, show a less robust temporal profile than differential inter-cellular entropy. Moreover, candidate genes would not have been identified with principal component and correlation analyses.
Conclusions:
The identified candidate genes, with a differential entropy time profile similar to that of Nanog, could play a crucial role in the differentiation of ICM cells. The estimation of cell-to-cell variability in gene expression based on inter-cellular differential entropy is robust among datasets and reveals insights that other standard methods such as principal component analysis and Fano factors do not. Differential entropy thus provides a useful quantity to assess gene regulation during early embryonic
development.
Measurements of buoyant plumes in a turbulent boundary layer
Authors: Pang Miaoyan , Chauhan Kapil , Talluru Krishna
Published: October 2024

This study presents a novel experimental setup designed to release a buoyant scalar plume and measure concentration and velocity simultaneously. Tracer gas is released from a point source in a low Reynolds number boundary layer ($Re_\tau \approx 1600$). The buoyant plume released consists of a mixture of varying proportions of tracer gas and a chemically stable base gas, resulting in density ratios relative to ambient air ($\rho_s/\rho_\infty$) of 1.48, 1, and 0.15. The concentration of the tracer gas (iso-butylene) is detected using a Photo-Ionisation Detector (PID) that ionises a small volume of the tracer gas within its chamber. Additionally, an $\times$-wire is employed to measure the streamwise and vertical components of velocity. Results of the mean and root-mean-square (RMS) concentration profiles for the positively and negatively buoyant plumes exhibit a Gaussian or reflected-Gaussian behaviour similar to a neutral plume, albeit with altered parameters such as the plume centreline that now vary with $\rho_s/\rho_\infty$. The data indicates that the half-width of the positively buoyant plume is wider than that of the neutral plume, and the spread of negatively buoyant plumes is thinner. Consequently, the maximum concentration of the negatively buoyant plume is the largest among the three $\rho_s/\rho_\infty$. Although power laws are fitted to describe the downstream evolution of plume spread and maximum mean and RMS values of concentration, the accuracy of the fit appears to be limited.
A Method to Identify Wildfire Ignition Points and Propagation Durations Using Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Hackett Conor , Moral Rafael de Andrade , Markham Charles
Published: October 2024

A critical research area regarding wildfire modelling that is often overlooked is the task of finding where a wildfire started and how long that wildfire burnt for. A review of the literature revealed that there are no automated methods for the detection of wildfire ignition points using wildfire burn scars. This paper describes a novel method called the WSGA (Wildfire Source Genetic Algorithm) to find the ignition points and the propagation time of a wildfire, given the environmental condition and the burn scar. The WSGA encodes a bitstring that corresponds to regions described by polygons within a wildfire simulating program called the IGS (Irregular Grid Software). In the bitstring, the bit value specifies whether that polygon contains a wildfire ignition point and is therefore a wildfire source polygon. The WSGA also generates a value representing the propagation time of the wildfire, called the simulation duration. Multiple bitstrings with simulation durations are generated. The WSGA uses these bitstrings and simulation durations to populate a genetic algorithm. The genetic algorithm compares the WSGA created wildfires seeded with the information in the bitstrings and the simulation durations to the original burn scar. The bitstring and simulation durations of the simulated wildfires that most closely resemble the original burn scar are then identified. These are then combined, and the process continues. This gradually generates a population of bitstrings and simulation durations that produce wildfires which more closely resemble the original burn scar. To evaluate the final outputted wildfires of the WSGA, a relative distance error was calculated by summing the Euclidian distances between source polygons produced by the WSGA and the source polygons of the original burn scar relative to the diameter of the original burn scar. Depending on the scenario the WSGA had a relative distance error in the range of [0, 1.25]. A relative simulation duration error was also calculated by finding the difference between the WSGA simulation duration and the original burn scar simulation duration, relative to the original burn scar simulation duration. Depending on the scenario the relative simulation duration error had a range of [0.0006, 0.49].
Associations of DNA methylation algorithms of aging with cardiovascular disease and mortality risk among US older adults
Authors: Li Xiangwei , Zhang Hui , Gong Yulu , Hao Darong , Yaqian Xu , Ding Chongyu , Wang Jing , Xian Cui , Sun Shiqun , An Tongyan , Du Jun
Published: October 2024

Recently, several DNA methylation (DNAm) algorithms have emerged as strong predictors of adverse health outcomes in older adults, offering insights into cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk stratification. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2002), we assessed twelve DNAm algorithms (HannumAgeacc, PhenoAgeacc, GrimAgeMortacc, GrimAge2Mortacc, among others) in relation to CVD risk and mortality. The analysis included two subsets (n = 1,230 for CVD risk and n = 1,606 for CVD mortality). Significant associations were found between GrimAgeMortacc and GrimAge2Mortacc with coronary heart disease and heart attack risk. Additionally, HannumAgeacc, PhenoAgeacc, GrimAgeMortacc, and GrimAge2Mortacc showed significant associations with CVD mortality, with multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios per standard deviation increase of 1.15 (95% CI = 1.02–1.28), 1.15 (95% CI = 1.03–1.28), 1.72 (95% CI = 1.38–2.14), and 1.89 (95% CI = 1.52–2.29), respectively. DNAm algorithms, particularly GrimAgeMortacc and GrimAge2Mortacc, may serve as valuable tools for CVD risk stratification and mortality assessment.
Geography and Religious Studies: Integration, Convergence, Synergy
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Novikov Aleksandr N.
Published: October 2024

Three stages integration, convergence and synergy can be traced in the interaction of many sciences. The first two demonstrate an increase in the degree of rapprochement, and the final stage symbolizes the synergistic effect of this rapprochement, that is, a qualitative leap in joint research and its reaching a new level. The object of the study is the format of interaction between geography and religious studies, and the subject is qualitative changes (synergism) during the transition from integration to convergence. The purpose of the research is to consider the features of the interpenetration of geography and religious studies at the present stage of the development of science. Research objectives are to identify the features of the convergence of geography and religious studies; consider the effects of mutual methodological enrichment of sciences. The main method is the scientific reflection of the history of the conjugate development of geography and religious studies, on the basis of which a forecast of the further interpenetration of the two sciences is made. Reflection was based on the application of a number of general scientific methods (approaches): historical, associated with retrospective analysis in the format of highlighting the stages of classical, non-classical and post-non-classical science; trinitarian, considering objects as integral triads; territorial, which is the essence of geographical research and allows you to see the spatial features of social processes and phenomena. The integration of geography and religious studies is based on two platforms of spatial research that pass into each other: religious geography and regional religious studies. The processes of integration and convergence of geography and religious studies are conditioned by the historical logic of the development of science, the passage of the classical, non-classical and post-non-classical stages. The growth of the religious consciousness of the population and the territorialization of spiritual life in our country only stimulate these processes. Converging sciences not only enrich each other with ideas about confessional space based on GIS technologies, they receive a qualitatively new interpretation of many of its components, which is a manifestation of synergy.
A neural network model for predicting the temperature of insulated overhead lines
Authors: Kelembet A. A. , Bigun A. Ya.
Published: October 2024

In this work, we develop a neural network model based on experimental heating and cooling curves of insulated wires of overhead lines under changes in wind speed and its direction relative to the wire axis. Insulated SIP-3 wire used in overhead lines was investigated. A multilayer perceptron neural network was employed to model the process of heating and cooling of insulated wire under changes in wind speed and its direction. The average absolute error was taken as a criterion for evaluating the prediction accuracy of wire core and insulation temperatures. The main parameters of the developed neural network model include the number of hidden layers and neurons in each hidden layer, the degree of regulation, and the regulatory rigidity of the model. The modelled heating and cooling curves of insulated wire were compared with those obtained experimentally. The average absolute error was equal to 1.74 and –4.08°C for the predicted core and insulation temperatures, respectively. The difference between the heating curves at low wind speeds was found to range within 9°C. It was shown that an increase in wind speed leads to a decrease in the difference between the curves. Our analysis showed that neural network models used for predicting variations in the temperature of insulated overhead lines should be trained using a larger number of input parameters. This is the main prerequisite for high prediction accuracy of such models, when the difference between the simulated and experimental data does not exceed 5%.
Creativity and Creative Subject in the Field of Social Communications: modern understanding and basic characteristics (part I)
Authors: Gavra D. P. , Bayer Yu. P.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the dynamics of creativity perception in successive attempts to study its interpretations in the social sciences and proposes a social and communicative approach to understanding the categories of creativity and the creative subject. The authors analyze the approaches to defining creativity in various research paradigms, which shows the applicability of the socio-communicative approach with a critical view on socio-psychological and sociological definitions of creativity. The text represents the discussion of the criteria and features of creativity and consider the main parameters and criteria of creativity as a communicative phenomenon. The authors propose a new understanding of the concept of creativity and explain it through three related concepts: (1) creative process, (2) creative subject and (3) creative product. At the end, the authors substantiate the typology of creative products and discuss the essence of the consumer value of creative products, highlighting its rational and emotional dimensions.
Interethnic communications in the formation and implementation of state information policy
Authors: Suleymanova Sh. S.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the problems of interethnic communications in the context of changing state information policy and from the point of view of the increasing impact of mass media on social processes in the world. The author introduces the concept of pseudo-communication used by subjects of the global information space, in particular, within the framework of information confrontation. Analyzing the space of political communication, the author draws attention to its saturation with information noise, verbal aggression, which creates problems and barriers in the process of communication between states. These problems are no less characteristic of interethnic communications, that is, for the processes of interaction with certain ethnic groups or between them. Noting the growth of the ethnic factor in modern political processes, the author calls for taking into account the range of problems inherent in interethnic communications at the present stage of their development, in the formation and practical implementation of the state information policy, which should respond to the needs and interests of society, taking into account the cultural and ethnic diversity of its representatives.
Political communication from the standpoint of ideational turn: cognitive representation of the idea of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (in English)
Authors: Valulina Е. V. , Halina N. V. , Ilyinykh A. V.
Published: October 2024

The article examines the specifics of political cognition as a structural element of political communication. The main task of the study is to identify, in the conditions of an ideational turn, the characteristics of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization political and media axis, modeled in scientific and media publications and conditioned by different logic and political cognitions of the authors. The mediatization of modern political discourse makes it possible to consider ideology as a potential opportunity that creates grounds for organizing the institutional present through the symbolism recontextualization of the institutional past. The Argentine sociologist, anthropologist and semiotic, Professor of Communication Sciences at the University of San Andres, Elisio Verona’s position is recognized as a priority in understanding ideology. Critical linguistics is considered to be the most productive in terms of representing and describing the multiplicity of interaction between participants in political communication, balancing communication of political cognitions. In the conceptual modeling process, elements of political analysis are used, based on the appeal to ideas as causal variables. The research is carried out taking into account the importance of causal-constitutive logics, while causal logic is recognized as the priority logic of communication, with an orientation towards the idea as a focal point. The authors consider the idea of cooperation, which models the SCO’s institutional functions, through cognitive presentations in scientific and media sources, and ground its interpretation on the terminological and conceptual apparatus of Russian constructivism.
Strategic Evaluation of Whistleblower Software Security in Government: ISO/IEC 25010 and AHP Method
Authors: Purbaratri Winny , Sembiring Irwan , Setiawan Adi , Setyawan Iwan
Published: October 2024

To assess the effectiveness of software security measures in government whistleblower systems, we will utilize the ISO/IEC 25010 standard and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. Through the integration of various frameworks, our objective is to build a complete evaluation model that effectively identifies and enhances any vulnerabilities in these crucial systems. The strategy we employ combines the qualitative and quantitative evaluation capabilities of ISO/IEC 25010 and AHP, respectively, to offer a comprehensive perspective on software security performance. The results indicate substantial improvements in the security and reliability of whistleblower software, underscoring the effectiveness of our suggested evaluation technique in identifying crucial areas for refinement. Moreover, the utilization of AHP permitted the ranking of security qualities, guaranteeing focused and efficient improvements. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the significance of thorough security assessments for government whistleblower systems and verifies the effectiveness of utilizing ISO/IEC 25010 and AHP as a methodical approach to improve software security. This research enhances the ongoing endeavor to protect confidential data, fostering a more secure and reliable atmosphere for individuals who expose wrongdoing.
Evaluating the Success of Learning Management Systems using the EESS Model and Expected Confirmation Theory
Authors: Nawanda Arya Krizna , Tambotoh Johan Jimmy Carter
Published: October 2024

E-learning and LMS (Learning Management Systems) have been implemented in most universities to modernize learning and assist in the learning process of university students. This study aims to explore the factors that can be used to measure e-learning system success using the EESS (Evaluating E-learning System Success) model and Expectation and Confirmation Theory (ECT). A quantitative research method was employed, using questionnaires to collect data on users’ perceptions of LMS. The collected data were then statistically analyzed using the PLS-SEM method with SmartPLS 3.2.9. Results revealed that out of 29 hypotheses, 16 were accepted and 13 were rejected. A novel discovery was that ECT can be implemented in the EESS model. Three hypotheses involving expectation confirmation had p-values of  0.001, 0.000, and 0.000, indicating significant roles. The study concluded that incorporating expectation confirmation quality into the EESS model enhances its effectiveness by providing a comprehensive perspective.
Augmenting the Narratives: The Potential of Augmented Reality Counter-Sculptures
Authors: Kosztyła Aleksandra , Alvelos Heitor , Cardoso Pedro
Published: October 2024

While monuments have traditionally served as reminders of notable figures and events, their celebratory dimension introduces complexity as societies evolve and perspectives change. Contemporary debates on decolonization and cancel culture, in the pursuit of justice for the historically oppressed, frequently culminate in the removal or demolition of these landmarks. However, some have criticized it as a form of erasure of history, leading to oblivion. In this context, this article introduces a hypothesis: counter-sculptures, placed noninvasively via augmented reality (AR) technology in juxtaposition to the existing monuments, adding alternative or critical viewpoints on the events depicted by the original landmarks. The article draws inspiration from the discourse on history versus memory, placing these digital interventions as a bridge between amnesia and remembrance, erasure and representation. The article formulates a working definition of the term “counter-sculpture,” emphasizing its role as a complementary, rather than opposing, viewpoint to existing monuments, and explores its relationship with the existing term “counter-monument.” Furthermore, the article delves into their potential role in the debates surrounding decolonization and cancel culture. Lastly, it exemplifies this concept with a prospective intervention: the creation of an AR counter-sculpture of the literary character Velho do Restelo from “Os Lusiadas,” placed in proximity to the Monument of Discoveries in Lisbon, Portugal. In conclusion, this paper highlights AR counter-sculptures’ potential to contribute to the debates on decolonization and cancel culture, by providing a space for underrepresented voices, challenging dominant narratives embodied by existing monuments, thus aiding to reinterpret historical events in a more nuanced and equitable way. Through these digital additions, existing physical sculptures are preserved, while we advocate for a shift in the approach to public monuments from objects of celebration to objects of remembrance, inviting dialogue and exploration from diverse perspectives.
Twisted holography on AdS$_3 \times S^3 \times$ K3 & the planar chiral algebra
Authors: Fernández Víctor E. , Paquette Natalie , Williams Brian
Published: October 2024

In this work, we revisit and elaborate on twisted holography for AdS_3 × S^3 × X3×S3×X with X= T^4X=T4, K3, with a particular focus on K3. We describe the twist of supergravity, identify the corresponding (generalization of) BCOV theory, and enumerate twisted supergravity states. We use this knowledge, and the technique of Koszul duality, to obtain the N → ∞N→∞, or planar, limit of the chiral algebra of the dual CFT. The resulting symmetries are strong enough to fix planar 2 and 3-point functions in the twisted theory or, equivalently, in a 1/4-BPS subsector of the original duality. This technique can in principle be used to compute corrections to the chiral algebra perturbatively in 1/N1/N.
STABILITY INDICATING ANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF AMLODIPINE AND LOSARTAN POTASSIUM BY UPLC
Authors:   CMR College of Pharmacy, Kandlakoya, Medchal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India-501401., Bhadru Banothu , Bhavani Arukala ,   CMR College of Pharmacy, Kandlakoya, Medchal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India-501401., Rama Rao Tadikonda ,   CMR College of Pharmacy, Kandlakoya, Medchal, Hyderabad, Telangana, India-501401.
Published: October 2024

A rapid and precise reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method has been developed for the validated of Amlodipine and Losartan Potassium, in its pure form as well as in tablet dosage form. Chromatography was carried out on Acquity BEH-shield RP18 UPLC column (3.0 mmâ€‰Ã—â€‰100) mm, particle size Column using a mixture of Acetonitrile and Acetate buffer (pH-4.3) (35:65% v/v) as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min, the detection was carried out at 238nm. The retention time of the Amlodipine and Losartan Potassium was found to be 2.179, 3.610 Â±0.02min respectively. The method produce linear responses in the concentration range of 20-60Âµg/ml of Amlodipine and 10-30Âµg/ml of Losartan Potassium respectively. The method precision for the determination of assay was below 2.0% RSD. The method is useful in the quality control of bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
The Effectiveness of Website-Assisted Learning Multimedia to Improve Mathematics Learning Achievement of Elementary School Students
Authors: Satriani Rafika Dewi , Prasojo Lantip Diat
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of web-assisted learning multimedia in improving Maths learning achievement among primary school students. This study used a quasi-experimental approach, using a pre-test and post-test design to measure students' learning achievement. Data collection was conducted using test instruments designed to assess learning outcomes in a structured and objective manner. The effectiveness of the web-based multimedia intervention was measured through the Normalised Gain (N-Gain) test, which evaluates the level of improvement in students' mathematics learning achievement. Differences in the dependent variable between the experimental and control groups were further analysed using Paired Samples t-test and Independent t-test. The results of the N-Gain test indicated that the experimental group showed significantly greater improvement in Mathematics learning achievement compared to the control group, with the experimental group achieving a medium category N-Gain score of 0.68, while the control group's score was categorised as low at 0.17. In addition, the Paired Samples t-test and Independent t-test showed significance levels below 0.05, further validating the substantial impact of the web-based multimedia on student achievement. These findings underscore the potential of web-based multimedia as an effective instructional tool to improve students' learning achievement, especially in the area of Mathematics. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in educational technology and offers practical insights to enhance the learning process among young learners
Strategies for Integrating Multicultural Education and Religious Education to Strengthen the Multicultural Character of Elementary School Students
Authors: Barsihanor Barsihanor , Rofam Galuh KMR , Hafiz Abdul
Published: October 2024

Religious education and multicultural education in elementary schools are considered very important in addressing the increasing issue of moral decay among children. This study aims to describe the strategy of integrating the interconnection of religious and multicultural education in strengthening the character of elementary school students. This study uses a qualitative approach of the case study type with the objects of the principal, teachers, and students. Research data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Researchers use triangulation techniques and triangulation sources to obtain data validity. This study found that integrating the interconnection of religious education and multicultural education strengthens the character of elementary school students by integrating-interconnecting certain values in the curriculum and the learning process, namely equality, unity, justice, kinship, tolerance, and love of peace. The results of this study not only provide theoretical contributions to character formation through religious and multicultural education and offer practical insights for elementary schools in forming students' characters through the integration of religious and multicultural education.
Casuistry of canine and feline care at the School Veterinary Clinic of UFSC Curitibanos, Santa Catarina, Brazil, between 2015 and 2022
Authors: Costa de Sá Maynardes Cainan , Sardá Milena , Machado dos Santos Heloísa , Marlon Freiria Lucas , Lancia Pereira Marcy
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to conduct a casuistry survey based on the analysis of clinical records of canines and felines treated between 2015 and 2022 at the School Veterinary Clinic of UFSC (SVC/UFSC) to study disease prevalence associated with patient review data. This is the first clinical prevalence study in the state of Santa Catarina. Diseases were diagnosed in seven organ systems, including skeletal muscle, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary, nervous, and endocrine, and five specialties, including dermatology, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, dentistry, and oncology, considering the first seven years of care. Of the 1419 animals treated, 74.21% (1053) were canine and 25.79% (366) feline. Of the 1053 dogs, 23.67% (250) were purebred and 76.36% (803) were mixed breeds. Among the cats, 89.61% (328) presented no defined breed, and 10.39% (38) were pure breeds. Most canines are between 10 months and four years old, whereas in felines, most are up to 1 year of age. Canines presented a higher prevalence of dermatological involvement, corresponding to 26.59%, whereas urinary system problems prevailed in felines (15.30%). Casuistry studies indicate the predominant diseases in a given area and their risk factors, considering differential diagnosis and future prevention programs for animal welfare and health.
A documentação e o contemporâneo
Authors: Sanches Neto Asy Pepe , Lund Niels W.
Published: October 2024

Esta entrevista com Niels Lund explora conceitos fundamentais de sua teoria do documento, incluindo as "Formas de Documentação" e o "Doceme," que oferecem novas perspectivas sobre a análise documental. Lund enfatiza a importância da documentação na vida humana, começando com o exemplo do grito de um bebê como o primeiro documento, destacando a conexão entre documentação e comunicação e a relação de ambas com a informação. O diálogo aborda a relevância da documentação em diferentes contextos culturais e sociais, com um enfoque especial no Brasil. Lund discute ainda a necessidade de uma nova disciplina científica de estudos de documentação, distinta da biblioteconomia e da arquivologia, e reflete sobre os impactos da documentação na sociedade contemporânea, especialmente no contexto pós-pandêmico. A entrevista também toca em questões de documentação política, identidade e as diferenças regionais no uso de tecnologias de documentação. Para contextualizar a entrevista, apresentamos uma breve biografia acadêmica do autor e realizamos a tradução do sumário de seu livro abordado “Introduction to documentation studies”.
Role of biomass derived functionalized carbon as potential electrode materials for supercapacitor applications
Authors: Pavithra S.
Published: October 2024

Because of their many feedstock options, natural abundance, high temperature stability, more effective resistance to corrosion, simplicity in the process, compatibility with composite materials and hybrid structures, and relative affordability, functionalized carbon materials derived from biomass are becoming an increasingly popular trend as supercapacitor electrode materials. A range of renewable basic feedstocks, such as residual forestry and agricultural resources, industrial byproducts, organic waste from communities, aquatic items, etc., are used as source materials to create biocarbon. The kind of biomass, various synthesis processes, activation procedures, and carbonization strategies all have a significant influence on the the physical and chemical properties, structural, and functional characteristics of the biocarbon materials. These elements directly affect how well the synthetic electrode materials operate electrochemically. This chapter provides an in-depth investigation of the latest developments in the use of functionalized carbon materials produced from biomass for supercapacitor applications, as well as a discussion of the challenges and opportunities that lay beyond.
Prospects of metal organic framework (MOF) as excellent electrode material for supercapacitors
Authors: Anitha Ariharaputhiran
Published: October 2024

Supercapacitors(SCs) are the need of the hour as it has salient features like fast charging/discharging and long cycle life. As the electrode plays a crucial role of its performance, fabrication of electrode material is of significance. As Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) imparts properties like high-tunability, favorable porous properties, tunable chemical compositions, controllable crystal structures, and adjustable geometry morphologies, which are favourable for the enhanced performance of SCs. The chapter provides a database of knowledge on how MOF with diversified physical and chemical features and functionalities can be utilized for the possible application as electrode material for supercapacitors. The chapter appreciates the choice of pristine MOF, MOF composites and MOF derived materials for an important application in the area of energy. Added to the above, the overview would give us scope for understanding and improving the properties of the MOF and hence the performance of the energy systems. Furthermore, it will kindle the interest to explore few more cost effective MOF for the energy storage application.
Transition metal oxides-MXene nanocomposite: The next frontier in supercapacitors
Authors: Madhavan Jayachandran
Published: October 2024

The steady depletion of non-renewable energy sources along with global warming, has emphasized environment friendly energy systems worldwide. Consequently, there has been a significant increase in demand for efficient energy storage devices, particularly for highly efficient energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and secondary batteries. Comparing with energy storage devices supercapacitor possess a very high-power density, a decent energy density and have an excellent cyclic stability. However, their limited energy density restricts them from being integrated with our daily energy needs. Electrode material based on transition metal oxide (TMO) are particularly intriguing due to their exceptional blend of structural, mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical capabilities. TMO are promising electrode materials for supercapacitors owing to its high capacitance and energy density attributed to rich redox chemistry, as well as their high reversibility, rapid charge-discharge operations, minimal expense owing to availability, and ecological sustainability. However, the significant obstacles that need to be surmounted are inadequate electrical conductivity, rate capability, poor cycle life, and low power density. To overcome these hindrances nanocomposite of TMO with 2D layered materials such as MXenes which provides high electronic conductivity and large surface area for better activation of TMO to enhance the charge storage capabilities. This chapter systematically aims on the most recent developments in MXene-TMO heterostructure electrode materials for supercapacitors and highlights their merits.
"Plant Phylogeny Posters" (PPP) available in Spanish – a collection of educational resources on systematic botany freely accesible online
Authors: Medan Diego , Calvillo-Canadell Laura , Pace Marcelo R. , Samain Marie-Stéphanie , Brokamp Grischa , Bachelier Julien B. , Hilger Hartmut H. , C. H. Cole Theodor
Published: October 2024

"Plant Phylogeny Posters" (PPP) available in Spanish – a collection of educational resources on systematic botany freely accessible online
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN A MODERN ORGANIZATION: A REVIEW OF CURRENT APPROACHES
Authors: Avdeeva E. A. , Lobanova G. A.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the author's vision of the problem of loss of effectiveness of traditional leadership approaches in managing a modern organization and the need to search for and implement new approaches. It is proposed to shift the focus of attention from classical approaches: from the position of personal qualities (personalistic), behavioral approach and situational approach, justifying the decrease in the results of their use in the activities of managers, to current approaches to organizational leadership, which are offered by modern scientists of the twenty-first century. Based on the analysis of publications in the scientific electronic library Elibrary.ru, such types of leadership as transformational, transactional, charismatic, team, divided, visionary were established. The features of each approach are identified and described. The concept of the terms “leadership”, “leader” (“manager”), “management” is given. The question is raised about the importance of a manager’s understanding of the changing needs and expectations of modern subordinates: the reality of our time is that there is a great need for a flexible work schedule and the ability to work remotely. A vision of what qualities and skills a modern leader should have is proposed, the need to develop emotional intelligence and the importance of changing the way of building communication with modern subordinates is highlighted. Attention is focused on the fact that the forms and methods of training leaders-managers in modern organizations require constant attention and regular improvement. Using the research results in the practical sphere of activity of managers will make it possible to increase the effectiveness of management in the context of the development of the digital economy within the country, improvement of technologies, artificial intelligence, as well as the influence of foreign policy events and increasing sanctions.
Mobile-Controlled River Cleaning Robot: A Review
Authors: Jagtap Kajal
Published: October 2024

This project focuses more on "Remote Controlled Unmanned River Cleaning Bot". In India water pollution is increasing day by day, Water pollution is a significant environmental issue, with rivers often acting as the primary carriers of waste materials such as plastics, debris, and other pollutants. Current manual cleaning methods are inefficient, costly, and other pollutants. Current manual cleaning methods are inefficient, costly, and unable to access certain areas of the water. This paper presents the development of a mobile-controlled river cleaning robot designed to tackle these challenges. The robot can be remotely operated via a mobile application, allowing for precise control of its navigation and cleaning operations. It is equipped with waste collection mechanisms and sensors to detect and remove debris from the river’s surface. The study covers the design, hardware and software components, and testing of the robot in real-world conditions. Results indicate that the mobile-controlled robot offers an effective, cost-effcient, and environmentally sustainable solution for maintaining cleaner waterways. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize river cleaning processes and significantly reduce water pollution.
Impact of Online Learning Platforms in Enhancing Employees' Skills and Knowledge in Academia
Authors: V Ms. Lakshmi G , R Dr. Rajeshwari R
Published: October 2024

Abstract: The study investigates the impact of online learning platforms like Coursera and NPTEL on enhancing educators' skills and knowledge in academia. With digital transformation accelerating post-COVID-19, platforms offer flexibility for professional development, yet challenges persist. The study, conducted through a survey of 73 educators in Bengaluru, uses quantitative and descriptive methods, applying statistical tools like Correlation, Chi-Square tests, and ANOVA to assess platform effectiveness. Key findings reveal that platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Udemy are popular, but balancing work and learning is a challenge for many. While educators appreciate the flexibility, 56.2% express dissatisfaction with the long-term career growth and skill development offered by these platforms. The study highlights the need for better interactive features, practical learning opportunities, and improvements in course content to support effective professional growth in academia. In conclusion, while online platforms provide valuable resources, they must address these gaps to fully meet educators' needs for continuous upskilling
Habilidades ejecutivas: actualización, cambio entre conjuntos mentales e inhibición en niños no mapuche urbanos, mapuche urbanos y mapuche rurales de La Araucanía, Chile
Authors: Muñoz Sanhueza Rebeca , Alonqueo Boudon Paula
Published: October 2024

Las habilidades cognitivas de los niños varían conforme a los contextos de desarrollo cultural en los que se desenvuelven. Asumiendo la variabilidad cultural, este estudio tuvo por objetivo comparar las habilidades ejecutivas en 110 niños, entre 9 y 11 años, pertenecientes a tres grupos: no mapuche urbanos, mapuche urbanos y mapuche rurales, de comunas de la región de La Araucanía, Chile. Se usó un diseño descriptivo y correlacional para contrastar el desempeño de los niños en las variables de interés. La batería de instrumentos estuvo formada por tres pruebas que evaluaron: actualización, cambio entre conjuntos mentales e inhibición, respectivamente. Los resultados indican que no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en actualización y cambio entre conjuntos mentales, pero sí hubo significancia estadística para las diferencias en inhibición; siendo los niños no mapuche quienes tuvieron mayor inhibición respecto de los otros dos grupos. Se discuten los hallazgos según la hipótesis de que el desarrollo de habilidades se relaciona con las prácticas cotidianas, demandas y características sociodemográficas de los contextos en los que los niños se desarrollan.
“Em briga de marido e mulher, ninguém mete a colher”: um olhar dialógico para webnotícias sobre violência contra a mulher
Authors: Guilherme Maria Lígia Freire , Acosta Pereira Rodrigo
Published: October 2024

A violência contra a mulher é um fenômeno estrutural da sociedade que desvela relações desiguais e hierarquizadas entre homens e mulheres. A partir desse contexto, neste artigo, apresentamos resultados de uma análise discursiva que mobilizou 15 (quinze) enunciados de 03 (três) grandes portais do jornalismo hegemônico: Globo.com, UOL e o Metrópoles, balizados pelo cronotopo do 8M (08 de março, Dia Internacional da Mulher), sob o escopo da discursivização da violência contra mulher na mídia brasileira. Esta pesquisa assume um aporte teórico-metodológico a partir dos Estudos Dialógicos da Linguagem dos escritos de M. Bakhtin e o Círculo, mais especificamente, a partir de uma Análise Dialógica do Discurso. O olhar para os dados nos permitiu compreender a violência contra mulher como reflexo de uma cultura de machismo, de desigualdade de gêneros, bem como a invisibilização desse tipo de violência, discursivizada ideológico-valorativamente na materialidade enunciativa dos dados.
Produção textual escrita em contexto acadêmico: as sequências textuais como fundamento teórico e metodológico para as práticas de letramento
Authors: Machado Daniela Zimmermann
Published: October 2024

Objetivamos discutir sobre as contribuições da Linguística Textual para as práticas de letramento nos cursos de licenciatura, especialmente no domínio da Universidade Estadual do Paraná (UNESPAR). A proposta é a de que a Linguística textual, por contemplar os estudos dos gêneros textuais e das sequências textuais, contribui de forma didático-metodológica – e teórica – para o trabalho de produção textual escrita. Partimos de uma análise minuciosa, já realizada em pesquisa anterior, das ementas de disciplinas de língua portuguesa dos cursos de licenciatura da UNESPAR. A referida análise é parte de um projeto mais amplo, intitulado Ações de Didatização de Gêneros em prol de Letramentos Acadêmicos, coordenado pela Prof.ª Cristovão (UEL). Aqui, apresentamos parte dos resultados dessa pesquisa, sugerindo uma proposta de encaminhamento para a efetivação da prática de escrita, que se traduz pela realização de um trabalho minucioso sobre as sequências textuais. Assumimos que trabalhar com as sequências textuais, atentando-se às macroproposições que as constituem, representa uma estratégia metodológica para o ensino e prática dos diferentes gêneros textuais acadêmicos. Para tanto, partimos da concepção de gêneros textuais, de Marcuschi (2008) e Cavalcante et al. (2022); do estudo das sequências textuais, de Adam (2011, 2019), das discussões sobre letramento acadêmico, propostas por Cristovão e Vieira (2016).
Os articuladores dialógico-discursivos: uma apresentação
Authors: Mendes Luiz
Published: October 2024

Este artigo objetiva apresentar o conceito de articuladores dialógico-discursivos como indícios que, manifestos na superfície textual, permitem acessar vozes sociais – posicionamentos de sujeitos. Baseados em Mendes (2023), delimitamos três conceitos, próximos de uma abordagem bakhtiniana, a saber: gêneros do discurso, tema/conteúdo temático e vozes sociais. As três conceituações são basilares da definição proposta e, para demonstrar a funcionalidade de tais articuladores, são analisados três textos, um do gênero tira/tirinha, outro do gênero reportagem e um terceiro, do gênero conto, mais especificamente “A Igreja do Diabo”, de Machado de Assis. A análise deste último texto mereceu destaque pela complexidade requerida. De modo geral, esses articuladores, para além de estabelecerem elos na cadeia coesiva do texto, podem desvelar os movimentos intersubjetivos no processo de materialização dos temas relevantes em um dado contexto socioideológico.
Poder, fé e política: vontades de verdade em discurso no acontecimento da manifestação Pró-Bolsonaro
Authors: Silva Willian Andrade , Melo Patrícia Diógenes de , Nascimento Maria Eliza Freitas do
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o discurso propagado pelo líder evangélico Silas Malafaia no acontecimento da manifestação pró-Bolsonaro, ocorrida na Avenida Paulista, no dia 25 de fevereiro de 2024. O referido pastor é conhecido por sua influência significativa no meio religioso e na política brasileira, e, neste sentido, assume uma posição sujeito, cujos pronunciamentos constroem vontades de verdade a partir de certas regras de formação do discurso. Partimos dos Estudos Discursivos Foucaultianos, através do método arqueogenealógico para discutir os conceitos de discurso, formação discursiva, poder, biopoder e vontade de verdade, entre outros e realizar a análise do corpus, considerando os atravessamentos das questões presentes na construção dos sentidos e das vontades de verdade no entrecruzamento da fé e da política, permeado pelas relações de poder e saber; além de desvendar as estratégias discursivas empregadas para exercer controle sobre os sujeitos. Ressaltamos como essas estratégias de poder se entrelaçam com discursos religiosos e políticos, no acontecimento na história, tendo em vista a proliferação do que é dito, mediante um discurso de repúdio ao governo atual. Para subsidiar teoricamente as análises, tomamos por base autores como Foucault (2004, 2008a, 2008b), Costa (2023), Debord (2003), Machado (2017), Siqueira (2023), dentre outros. Trata-se, portanto, de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, usando como corpus um vídeo publicado na plataforma YouTube com o pronunciamento do Pastor. Assim, ao aplicar-se a lente da teoria foucaultiana, verificou-se que as relações de poder se manifestam a partir da vontade de verdade atrelada à fé e ao interesse político, aos quais se vinculam o sujeito enunciador. Além do que, podemos observar que as imbricações religiosas servem como estratégias discursivas para dar apoio ao ex-presidente Bolsonaro, unindo o público em torno da vontade de verdade produzida discursivamente.