bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Tingkat Bahaya Erosi dan Kekritisan Lahan Gambut Kabupaten Nagan Raya Menggunakan Sistem Informasi Geografis
Authors: Fachruddin Fachruddin , Sanusi Sanusi , Marden Hafizd Arwaa , Agustin Harsyah , Agustiar Agustiar , Alimuddin Alimuddin
Published: November 2023

Abstrak. Tujuan dari kajian ini adalah untuk menilai tingkat bahaya erosi dan kekritisan lahan gambut di Kabupaten Nagan Raya. Metode penelitian  menggunakan Metode Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) dalam mengukur nilai erosi. Kajian nilai tingkat bahaya erosi dan lahan kritis menggunakan ketentuan Peraturan Menteri Kehutanan tentang tata cara penyusunan rencana teknik rehabilitasi hutan dan lahan daerah aliran sungai. Hasil analisis curah hujan menggunakan data rerata tahunan dalam  rentang waktu  tahun 2013 - 2022. Curah hujan rerata tertinggi terjadi di bulan Oktober (454,72 mm/bulan) dan November (455,88 mm/bulan). Berdasarkan analisis Sistem Informasi Geografis, dapat disimpulkan bahwa sebagian besar kelas tingkat bahaya erosi (TBE) adalah kelas ringan, mencakup luas area seluas 13.835,74 ha (85,9%). TBE dengan tingkat sangat ringan mencakup 826,27 ha (5,1%), sementara TBE dengan tingkat berat mencakup 730,92 ha (4,5%), dan TBE dengan tingkat sedang mencakup luas 339,13 ha (2,1%). Sementara itu, hasil analisis tingkat keritisan lahan mengungkapkan bahwa mayoritas lahan dikategorikan sebagai tidak kritis, dengan total luas area mencapai 14.202,19 ha (88,2%). Lahan yang agak kritis mencakup 933,99 ha (5,8%), sedangkan lahan dengan potensial kritis mencakup 535,25 ha (3,3%), dan lahan yang dikategorikan sebagai kritis mencakup 60,64 ha (0,4%).Analysis of Erosion Hazard Level and Peatland Criticality in Nagan Raya District Using Geographic Information SystemAbstract. The objective of this study was to assess the erosion hazard and peatland criticality in Nagan Raya District. The research method used the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) method in measuring erosion values. The assessment of the value of erosion hazard and critical land uses the provisions of the Minister of Forestry Regulation on Procedures for Preparing a Technical Plan for Forest and Land Rehabilitation in Watersheds. The results of the rainfall analysis used annual average data in the span of 2013 - 2022. The highest average rainfall occurs in October (454.72 mm/month) and November (455.88 mm/month). Based on Geographic Information System analysis, it can be concluded that most of the erosion hazard level (TBE) classes are light, covering an area of 13,835.74 ha (85.9%). Very light TBE covers 826.27 ha (5.1%), while heavy TBE covers 730.92 ha (4.5%), and moderate TBE covers 339.13 ha (2.1%). Meanwhile, the results of the land criticality analysis revealed that the majority of land was categorized as non-critical, with a total area of 14,202.19 ha (88.2%). Moderately critical land covers 933.99 ha (5.8%), while potentially critical land covers 535.25 ha (3.3%), and land categorized as critical covers 60.64 ha (0.4%).
Agent-Based Simulation Model of Stochastic Barter interactions in AnyLogic Software Simulation Environment
Authors: Vorontsov Ilya
Published: November 2023

This article presents for the first time an approach to modeling stochastic trade and barter relations using the AnyLogic software environment. The developed agent-oriented model allows us to study trading interactions under various parameters of the external environment. In such a model, each agent is an independent entity capable of entering into barter transactions with other agents. A feature of the proposed approach is a detailed (microscopic) method for simulating multiple interactions between agents with the calculation of individual utility from each transaction and the subsequent calculation of the value of the aggregate (integral) utility function of the multi-agent socio-economic system under study. As a result of the implementation this model, numerical experiments were carried out using the Monte Carlo method, as well as by varying the values of the control parameters, i.e. with a different number of agents, the number of products offered, the radius of trade interaction, etc. As a result of the conducted numerical experiments, important dependencies between the main initial parameters and the target utility function were revealed. Also, the model presented in this article has possible directions for further research, which include taking into account additional factors and parameters in the model and their impact on the results of barter transactions. The proposed model can be used to determine the best strategies for trading interactions under various scenario conditions.
The Management of Demographic Processes in the Russian Federation
Authors: Sidorenko Milana Yu.
Published: November 2023

This article is devoted to the management of demographic processes in the Russian Federation in the context of the existing features of Federal policy, control system in the sphere of health protection of citizens, as well as strategies for the formation of a healthy lifestyle of the population. In particular, the work includes a review and analysis of Rosstat data and WHO statistical reports, analytical and statistical reports «Demographic Challenges in Russia», «World Health Statistics», scientific research «Spring of Fertility in the Russian Federation».
The research methodology that forms the basis of this article includes qualitative content analysis of existing reports and documents related to demography in the Russian Federation, synthesis and deductive methods. Like other analytical methods in qualitative research, document analysis requires examining and interpreting data in order to make sense, achieve understanding, and develop empirical knowledge. This method is central to this work. In addition, the agent-based artificial society model of the socio-economic system of Russia can be applied as a platform for experiments in the field of demographic processes management.
This article discusses the unique technical and ethical challenges posed by current trends in contemporary demographic dynamics in Russia.
Print Media in the Modern World: Development Prospects and Competition with Digital Media
Authors: Konkova Tatiana
Published: November 2023

Digital technologies have become so important that we are witnessing a fusion of media and technology. In this connection, traditional print media are forced to transform according to new realities. The article examines functioning of print media in the digital environment in the context of the category of trust. Trust appears to be an important mechanism that allows a person to act in the face of a lack of information. The research was conducted using analytical and systematic approaches, which revealed the depth and multiple meanings of the context of the stated topic, as well as well as a synergetic approach, which attempted to describe the prospects for print media development through the prism of trust. A wide range of methodological tools contributed to deepening the understanding of the problem under study and providing a more complete and comprehensive study. The article presents various strategies and approaches that print publications can use to survive in a competitive environment with digital media, including the transformation of models of monetization and interaction with the audience. In conclusion, the authors conclude that despite the challenges that print publications face, they can still remain in demand and successful by focusing on the uniqueness of content, quality and audience trust.
The Establishment of a Humanitarian Assistance Force in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP)
Authors: Rizzi Kamilla Raquel , Brás Bernardino Luis Manuel
Published: November 2023

The study seeks to identify advances in Defense Cooperation in the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP, in Portuguese) by creating a Humanitarian Assistance Force (HAF). The research problem analyzes the opportunities and challenges of creating a HAF in the Community. The hypothesis indicates that the CPLP’s cooperation in Defense, since 1998, has had an extraordinary development since it is consolidated as a dynamic and committed Defense Architecture among all Member States, whose expertise in human resources and equipment are the main potential opportunities. However, the challenge lies in materializing this involvement into concrete resultsthat can respond, first, to the needs of each country and the CPLP and, second, to provide further vitality and operationality to the Defense cooperation under the guidelines for strategic collaboration in the organization and aligned with the CPLP’s New Strategic Vision. Therefore, it is understood that the CPLP, by proposing an HAF, seeks to become an organization with more capacity to react purposefully and positively to disasters in the Member States. Furthermore, risk management is essential to assess and analyze risks and plan and execute specific actions to prevent and reduce destruction. Based on hypothetical and deductive methods, the study applies the qualitative researchprotocol. Regarding the objectives, the study is characterized as descriptive explanatory and uses bibliographic and documentary surveys (which mainly originated in the CPLP).
Irán y la represión gubernamental en la era digital
Authors: Aguila Cheang Raúl Aguilar
Published: November 2023

En el contexto general de la represión gubernamental en una época caracterizada por el uso de las tecnologías de información, el artículo toma como caso de estudio a la República Islámica de Irán y se enfoca sobre los dos periodos más significativos de movilizaciones populares en contra del régimen postrevolucionario hasta la fecha: las protestas electorales de 2009 y el llamado “Noviembre sangriento” de 2019. La comparación de ambos episodios sirve para identificar algunas tendencias significativas en el desarrollo de la protesta y la represión durante el periodo, particularmente el establecimiento de la censura de las telecomunicaciones como columna vertebral de la estrategia represiva oficial y el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías con este objetivo. Otros hallazgos significativos están relacionados con el uso cada vez más severo de la violencia en el contexto de las protestas populares y con la demografía cambiante de los ciudadanos iraníes que están dispuestos a participar en estos movimientos. Finalmente, el artículo muestra la disposición del régimen iraní por adaptar constantemente sus tácticas represivas en respuesta a los desafíos a su autoridad.
Brinquedo terapêutico na assistência de enfermagem em terapia inalatória com crianças: experiência das mães
Authors: Contim Divanice , Resende Isabella Luiz , Custódio Silva Maria Paula , Pan Raquel , Bonolo do Amaral Rocha Jesislei , Torreglosa Ruiz Mariana
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: descrever as experiências de mães acerca do uso do brinquedo terapêutico em seus filhos durante a assistência de enfermagem na terapia inalatória. Método: estudo descritivo, exploratório e de análise qualitativa, desenvolvido em uma unidade de pronto-atendimento. Participaram mães que acompanhavam seus filhos durante a terapia inalatória. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre os meses de outubro de 2018 e março de 2019, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. A interpretação dos dados se deu através de Análise Temática de Conteúdo. Resultados: participaram 23 mães, com faixa etária entre 22 e 44 anos, 54% viviam em união estável com o pai da criança, 40% possuíam ensino médio completo, 55% do lar e 60% tinham renda familiar de um salário mínimo. Foram elaboradas duas categorias temáticas: “O brinquedo como alívio das tensões provocadas pelo procedimento” e “O brinquedo como estratégia para a melhoria da assistência”. Conclusão: o uso do brinquedo terapêutico na perspectiva das mães colaborou no tratamento dos filhos, uma vez que ficaram mais calmos e seguros ao realizar a terapia inalatória.
Perfil clínico e epidemiológico de pacientes com doença de Chagas em região endêmica no Brasil
Authors: Dias Lineker Fernandes , Côrtes de Freitas Mariana , Carolina Soares Sinhorin Bruna , Moro Gorla Vinicius , Tadashi Hattori Wallisen , Vilges de Oliveira Stefan
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: esta pesquisa buscou identificar o perfil clínico e epidemiológico dos pacientes com doença de Chagas atendidos no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, localizado em Minas Gerais. Método: estudo retrospectivo de revisão de prontuários, que analisou prontuários de pacientes com DC atendidos no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil, entre 2015 e 2020. Características epidemiológicas, comorbidades, forma clínica da doença de Chagas e medicamentos utilizados pelos pacientes foram analisados. Verificou-se a distribuição de frequência das variáveis e a consistência dos dados. Resultados: foram analisados duzentos e quarenta prontuários. 83,9% dos pacientes eram idosos, 43,3% brancos e 85,6% mineiros. Dentre as doenças potencialmente causadas pela doença de Chagas, 38,3% dos pacientes apresentavam a forma indeterminada da doença, 21,3% apresentavam arritmias e 16,3% apresentavam megaesôfago chagásico. Dentre as comorbidades não associadas à doença de Chagas, 39,2% dos pacientes apresentavam Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica e 12,9% eram tabagistas. Conclusão: o tabagismo pode ser comorbidade, não relacionada à doença de Chagas, muito presente em pacientes residentes no Triângulo Mineiro que possuem doença de Chagas. Existe uma predisposição entre esses pacientes para desenvolver acidente vascular cerebral e cardiomiopatias isquêmicas.
Elaboração e validação de material educativo para pais de crianças traqueostomizadas
Authors: Finato Natalia Maria , Werneck Alexandre Lins , Cavenaghi Simone , Folchine Ana Elisa Rosselli
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: elaborar e validar uma cartilha educativa multidisciplinar voltada aos pais de crianças traqueostomizadas. Método: estudo metodológico de validação pelo consenso de especialistas feito por meio da técnica Delphi e realizado em 2020, bem como, avaliação da cartilha pelos pais, em uma cidade do interior paulista. Resultados: foram consultados 15 profissionais na primeira rodada e nove na segunda; e cinco pais em uma avaliação da cartilha intitulada: “Cuidados com a traqueostomia de sua criança: Um guia para os pais”, com 24 páginas, no formato de perguntas e respostas. Houve consenso de 80% para ambos os grupos. Conclusão: a validação teve consenso em todos os itens pelos dois grupos.
Um olhar do projeto de implementação do serviço de assistência especializada em infecção sexualmente transmissível
Authors: Nitão Sobrinha Adalia Lacerda , Mendonça Ana Elza Oliveira de , Sousa Caroline Silva Fernandes de , Pereira Leilane Cristina Oliveira
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: descrever o processo de criação de um Serviço de Assistência Especializada numa cidade do sertão nordestino. Método: relato de experiência de atividade desenvolvida entre abril a agosto de 2021 durante a residência multiprofissional. Utilizou-se, como base, o método de sistematização de Oscar Jara Holliday. Resultados: constatou-se a inexistência de um serviço multiprofissional para o cuidado às pessoas com Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida, impactando de forma significativa no tratamento destes usuários. A partir disto, faz-se necessária a interiorização da assistência à saúde, visando atendimento integral aos pacientes. Conclusão: a elaboração do projeto foi alcançada, entretanto, a implementação aguarda a aprovação da proposta pela Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares. A experiência contribuiu para a formação e, concomitante, serviu como reflexão para os profissionais acerca dos vazios assistenciais.
Human Development Index Forecasting with Moving Average, Simple Exponential Smoothing and Naïve Method
Authors: Anggraeni Dara Puspita , Sutrasni Ni Komang
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to forecast the Human Development Index (HDI) using the moving average (MA) method, the simple exponential smoothing method and the naïve method. The region forecasted for its HDI is North Lombok Regency, for which it has the lowest HDI in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The data used for this research is the HDI from 2010 to 2022. The selection of these methods is due to the limited amount of data and the popularity of MA, SES, and Naïve method in the world of forecasting until this day. The results of this research is the MA method which consists of MA MA3, SMA MA5, WMA MA3, WMA MA5, EMA MA3, EMA MA5, and SES tested value α=0.1 and α=0.9 and Naïve method have a high degree of accuracy that can be seen in the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) value which is below 10%. However, the chosen method is the best method with the smallest MAPE which is Naïve method with MAPE 1.32% where MAPE is below 10% indicating that the model used is Highly accurate and the result of North Lombok Regency HDI in 2023 is 65.7 which means that the HDI in North Lombok Regency has not changed. HDI in North Lombok Regency stay on middle level
Category of Discrete Dynamical System
Authors: Permatasari Ananda Ayu , Carnia Ema , Supriatna Asep Kuswandi
Published: November 2023

A dynamical system is a method that can describe the process, behavior, and complexity of a system. In general, a dynamical system consists of a discrete dynamical system and a continuous dynamical system. This dynamical system is very interesting if seen from the algebraic side. One of them is about category theory. Category theory is a very universal theory in mathematical concepts. In this research, the dynamical system used is a discrete dynamical system represented as a directed graph with nodes in the graph called states. This discrete dynamical system has a height which is shown on the dynamical map in which the number of states at each height is called a profile. In this research, it will be proved whether the discrete dynamical system with the same profile is a category. Also, why category theory is needed in discrete dynamical systems will be investigated. The result of this study shows that the discrete dynamical system with the same profile is a category with its morphism is an evolution from one state to another state in different dynamical systems. Furthermore, category theory is needed for discrete dynamical systems to know about the properties and structure of discrete dynamical system.
El discurso feminista en la obra periodística de Blanca de los Ríos
Authors: Escabias Toro Juana
Published: November 2023

El propósito del artículo es analizar desde una perspectiva feminista el discurso periodístico de Blanca de los Ríos, escritora y periodista española nacida en 1859. Su actividad contra la discriminación de las mujeres fue constante en su vida. Pese a ello, no figura en la historia del feminismo español. Nuestro enfoque analiza su discurso  combinando la metodología del análisis crítico centrado en la concepción de ideología y hegemonía con un enfoque transversal de género, poniendo también en valor su trayectoria biográfica. Los resultados encontrados en nuestra exploración son que su discurso resulta plenamente vigente en relación con lo establecido por los actuales estudios de género, en conceptos como estereotipos, sesgos, mandatos o brecha de género o reconocimiento de la diferencia. Como contribución aplicamos a sus artículos periodísticos estas nociones de forma pormenorizada y concluimos que merece un redescubrimiento que le permita figurar en la Historia del Feminismo Español.
La educación superior en Colombia y su declive
Authors: Ardila Franco Yurani Stella
Published: November 2023

El presente libro busca hacer una reflexión sobre el problema de la financiación en Colombia desde tres ámbitos:  Estado, mercado y acceso; y la manera como se relaciona con la universidad entre los años 1992 - 2012. En el Capítulo 1, se enuncia la relación entre el Estado y la Universidad, haciendo un análisis sobre el manejo de la financiación por  parte del Estado a la universidad estatal y privada y cómo han sido las políticas que se han establecido en materia  educativa dentro de los planes de gobierno; en el Capítulo 2, se hace referencia a la relación entre el mercado y la  Universidad, donde se evidencia cómo ha sido la competencia por los recursos fiscales y la relación que tiene la  empresa privada con la Universidad; en el Capítulo 3, se hace una relación entre el acceso y la Universidad, haciendo énfasis en el impacto que tiene acceder a un crédito para los estudios superiores, en el marco del programa “Ser pilo  paga”1, y por último, el Capítulo 4, las voces de la Universidad, donde se vinculan las experiencias de docentes y  estudiantes, respecto a la visión que tienen en materia de financiación, políticas educativas, organismos  internacionales y privatización.
Qur’an and Sasak Culture Tafsir on Religious Attitudes in Lombok
Authors: Saladin Bustami
Published: November 2023

One of the traditions still preserved on the island of Lombok is the tradition of using Berugaq as a place to study or recite the Koran. Berugaq is a place to receive guests, family deliberations, a place for worship, and even a place for learning and discussion to provoke and motivate residents to learn the Quran and Tafsir. Berugaq is an alternative because, in addition to a comfortable position, Berugaq is an alternative. After all, in addition to a comfortable home and being in the open air. Berugak is also made a gathering place that symbolizes kinship. In Berugaq, the Al-Qur’an is submitted as an interpretation of religious attitudes because Berugaq is considered comfortable and can motivate residents to participate in learning the Al-Qur’an and its performance. Explanations of Al-Qur’an verses are primarily done in mosques and schools, never in Berugaq or Langgar, which makes the researcher interested in this study. Teaching methods of interpreting the Al-Qur’an by explaining the content of the verses of the Al-Qur’an with discussion and question and answer. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method descriptive analytical approach by applying a systematic, directed, and accountable way of working. With the learning model in Berugaq, community members are motivated to learn the Al-Qur’an because they consider Berugaq to be a comfortable and attractive place where more and more people, both youth and children who participate in learning the Qur’an so that the traditional learning in Berugaq is a tradition that needs to be developed and preserved.
Trichogramma evanescens Westwood (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) Tarafından Parazitlenen Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Yumurtaları Üzerinde Larva Diyetlerinin Etkisi
Authors: ÖZPINAR Ali , TÜRKOĞLU Asude , ŞAHİN Ali Kürşat
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmada, Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) üretiminde 6 farklı larva diyeti test edilmiştir. İçeriklerine göre; 1 (% 25 buğday kepeği +% 25 tatlı mısır unu), 2 (% 22.5 buğday kepeği +% 22.5 tatlı mısır unu + % 5 balık unu), 3 (% 21.25 buğday kepeği +% 21.25 tatlı mısır unu + % 7.5 balık unu), 4 (% 20 buğday kepeği +% 20 tatlı mısır unu + % 10 balık unu), 5 (% 18.75 buğday kepeği +% 18.75 tatlı mısır unu + % 12.5 balık unu) ve 6 (% 17.5 buğday kepeği +% 17.5 tatlı mısır unu + % 15 balık unu) larva diyeti hazırlanmıştır. Larva diyetleri üzerinde E. kuehniella’nın bazı biyolojik özellikleri ve üzerinde 3 döl üretilen E. kuehniella yumurtalarının Trichogramma evanescens Westwood (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) tarafından parazitleme etkinliği incelenmiştir. En uzun E. kuehniella ergin ömrü (10.48 gün) 6 nolu diyette ve dişi başına en fazla yumurta (456.63 yumurta) 5 nolu diyette gerçekleşmiştir. En kısa yumurta, larva ve pupa gelişme süreleri sırasıyla; 1 nolu (2.15 gün), 3 nolu (25.7 gün) ve 6 nolu (9.6 gün) diyetlerde elde edilmiştir. E. kuehniella’nın üretiminde; mısır ve balık unu içeren larva diyetleri, kontrolden daha iyi sonuç vermiştir. Test edilen larva diyetlerinde elde edilen E. kuehniella yumurtaları T. evanescens tarafından farklı oranlarda parazitlenmiş, ancak larva diyetlerinin parazitleme etkinliği üzerindeki etkisi istatistiksel olarak kontrol besininden farklı bulunmamıştır. Sonuç olarak ilk kez larva diyetlerinde kullanılan balık ununun E. kuehniella yumurtalarının üretiminde kullanılabileceği görülmüştür. T. evanescens dişilerinin 6 diyette elde edilen yumurtaları farklı oranlarda parazitlediği, ancak parazitoit erginlerinin yumurtalara alışma süresi de dikkate alınarak parazitleme için en uygun larva diyetinin belirlenmesi için çalışmanın detaylandırılması gerektiği kanaatine varılmıştır.
Letter to the Editor concerning “Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the First Six Months of Life”
Authors: Prazeres Filipe
Published: November 2023

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Saponin treatment for eukaryotic DNA depletion alters the microbial DNA profiles by reducing the abundance of Gram-negative bacteria in metagenomics analyses
Authors: Longhi Giulia , Argentini Chiara , Fontana Federico , Tarracchini Chiara , Mancabelli Leonardo , Lugli Gabriele Andrea , Alessandri Giulia , Lahner Edith , Pivetta Giulia , Turroni Francesca , Ventura Marco , Milani Christian
Published: November 2023

Background: Recent advances in microbiome sequencing techniques have provided new insights into the role of the microbiome on human health with potential diagnostic implications. However, these developments are often hampered by the presence of a large amount of human DNA interfering with the analysis of the bacterial content. Nowadays, extensive scientific literature focuses on eukaryotic DNA depletion methods, which successfully remove host DNA in microbiome studies, even if a precise assessment of the impact on bacterial DNA is often missing.

Methods: Here, we have investigated a saponin-based DNA isolation protocol commonly applied to different biological matrices to deplete the released host DNA.

Results: The bacterial DNA obtained was used to assess the relative abundance of bacterial and human DNA, revealing that the inclusion of 2.5% wt/vol saponin allowed the depletion of most of the host’s DNA in favor of bacterial DNA enrichment. However, shotgun metagenomic sequencing showed inaccurate microbial profiles of the DNA samples, highlighting an erroneous increase in Gram-positive DNA. Even the application of 0.0125% wt/vol saponin altered the bacterial profile by depleting Gram-negative bacteria, resulting in an overall increase of Gram-positive bacterial DNA.

Conclusion: The application of the saponin-based protocol drastically changes the detection of the microbial composition of human-related biological specimens. In this context, we revealed that saponin targets not only host cells but also specific bacterial cells, thus inducing a drastic reduction in the profiling of Gram-negative bacterial DNA.
Exploring EFL Teachers' Perceptions: Integrating Children's Literature in the Language Classroom
Authors: Talevski Dushko , Shalevska Elena
Published: November 2023

Across epochs, both philosophers and educators have harnessed literature's power in language teaching, recognizing its unique benefits for language learners. Unfortunately, the Macedonian foreign language teaching system underutilizes literature in EFL instruction despite the many benefits offered by such an approach. Thus, Macedonian students are only given mere fragments of literature in their EFL textbooks – pieces of writing stripped of literary authenticity and valuable language acquisition potential. Recognizing the proven benefits of implementing literature, and the increasing interest in using it in EFL/ESL classes in recent decades, this study aims to explore teachers' perceptions of literature as a vital tool for improving students’ language skills.
This small-scale, mixed-approach qualitative and quantitative study, based on a survey for EFL teachers, found that the participants believed that there are numerous potential benefits of introducing literature into their classes. Although the teachers voiced certain apprehension about their students' reading habits and highlighted some challenges with tailoring the reading activities to learners with varying levels of proficiency, they remained convinced that literature in the EFL classes can foster improved speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
A Study of Soil-Borne Fusarium Wilt in Continuous Cropping Chrysanthemum Cultivar ‘Guangyu’ in Henan, China
Authors: Liu Lei , Jin Yaqiong , Chen Miaomiao , Lian Huijuan , Liu Yanyan , Yin Qianxi , Wang Hailei
Published: November 2023

Cut chrysanthemum, renowned as a highly favored floral choice globally, experiences a significant decline in production due to the practice of continuous cropping. The adverse physiological effects on cut chrysanthemums have been observed as a result of the degradation of soil physical and chemical properties, coupled with the proliferation of pathogens. It is noteworthy that the 'Guangyu' cultivar in Xinxiang, Henan province, China, has been specifically impacted by these effects. This study effectively identified and validated the precise pathogen accountable for wilt disease initially. Subsequently, an analysis was conducted to examine the invasion pattern of the pathogen and the physiological response of the chrysanthemum. Finally, PacBio platform was employed to investigate the dynamic alterations in the microbial community within the soil rhizosphere, comparing the effects of seven years of monocropping with the first year. The findings indicated that Fusarium solani was the primary causative agent responsible for wilt disease, as it possessed the ability to invade and establish colonies in plant roots, leading to alterations in various physiological parameters of the plants. Furthermore, the practice of continuous cropping had been observed to significantly disturb the microbial community composition, potentially acting as an additional influential factor in the advancement of wilt.
Mexican Soil Mesh (MSMx): A Web Service for Efficient Man-agement of Soil Data in the Continental Shelf of Mexico
Authors: Rodriguez-Moreno Victor M.
Published: November 2023

The Mexican Soil Mesh (MSMx) web service emerges as a pivotal tool for researchers, farmers, and policymakers in the efficient management of extensive soil databases. Built on a responsive and intelligent web design, MSMx synchronizes seamlessly with the SQL language, allowing users to selectively download variables tailored to their studies at the desired spatial scale. The programmatic structure enhances query speed, optimizes development times, and incorporates satellite programming modules for effective handling of the vast soil dataset. This paper high-lights the key features, benefits, and applications of MSMx, emphasizing its role in facilitating data-driven decision-making processes and promoting sustainable soil management practices on the continental shelf of Mexico.
TMEM97/Sigma 2 Receptor Increases Estrogen Receptor α Activity in Promoting Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Authors: Zhang Yuanqin , Fang Xiangwei , Wang Jiuhui , Nie Daotai
Published: November 2023

Aberrant estrogen receptor (ER) signaling is a major driver of breast tumor growth and progression. Sigma 2 receptor has long been implicated in breast carcinogenesis based on pharmacological studies, but its molecular identity had been elusive until TMEM97 was identified as the receptor. Herein we report that TMEM97/sigma 2 receptor is highly expressed in ER positive breast tumors and its expression is strongly correlated with ER and progesterone receptor (PR) but not with HER2 status. High expression levels of TMEM97 are associated with reduced overall survival of patients. Breast cancer cells with increased expression of TMEM97 had growth advantage over the control cells under both nutrition limiting and sufficient conditions, while knockdown of TMEM97 expression reduced tumor cell proliferations. When compared to their vector control cells, MCF7 and T47D cells with increased TMEM97 expression presented increased resistance to tamoxifen treatment and also grew better under estrogen depleted conditions. TMEM97/sigma 2 receptor enhanced ERα transcriptional activities and increased the level of transactivated ERα, especially the nuclear soluble and chromatin bounded ERα. Increased TMEM97 also stimulated mTOR/S6K1 signaling pathways in MCF7 and T47D cells. The increased level of active, phosphorylated ERα, and the enhanced resistance to tamoxifen treatment with increased TMEM97 could be blocked by an mTOR inhibitor. Knockdown of TMEM97 expression reduced ERα and mTOR/S6K1 signaling activities, rendering the cells with increased sensitivity to tamoxifen. The observations suggest that TMEM97/sigma 2 receptor is a novel regulator of ERα activities in breast tumor cell growth.
Right to be forgotten: ethical and political aspects
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia), Antipov Aleksei V. , Trusov Iurii A. ,   Independent scholar (Russia)
Published: November 2023

Modernity is marked by the advent of technologies capable of storing data almost indefi­nitely. On the other hand, the data collection takes place without the conscious permission of the users. The storage and collection of personal data is a potential problem, since the digital footprint of a person on the Internet has an impact on the social and political rep­resentation of the individual, its perception by other actors. Compromising the content of a digital footprint can expose information that is not intended for others. There is cur­rently an increasing trend of misuse of stored data, both by criminals and by companies that use the data for sale or surveillance. The need to control how data is collected, stored and used leads to the emergence in the academic literature and the legal field of the “right to be forgotten”, which allows a person to actively moderate the process of collecting and storing data, to participate in determining the circle of those to whom they can be accessed, and delete personal data. The adoption of such a right not only allows the state to influence the collection and storage of data, regulating interactions through law-making activities, but also to realize the potential of an autonomous individual. The prospect of legislating the right to be forgotten has sparked debate in the academic and professional community about the destruction of the free marketplace of ideas and the imposition of political censor­ship on the Internet. The article deals with the philosophical, ethical and political founda­tions of the right to be forgotten. The article substantiates the conclusion that the right to be forgotten has a positive heuristic potential, but at the same time it has conceptual flaws, and is also not able to completely correct the current situation of data processing. However, the implementation of the right to be forgotten in the future can have a beneficial effect on the current situation in the field of collection and storage of personal data.
Seismic fingerprint predicts ground motions during the 2018 Kilauea collapse sequence
Authors: Johnson Christopher , Johnson Paul
Published: November 2023

Continuous acoustic emissions from laboratory earthquake faults and slowly-slipping subduction zone faults, signals previously deemed to be dominantly noise, are rich with physical details including the fault displacement and friction. However, no evidence currently exists demonstrating that the hidden signals observed in the laboratory and subduction slow-slip occur during seismogenic stick-slip on earthquake faults-the damaging earthquakes of most societal interest. Here, we show that seismic emissions associated with the 2018 caldera collapse at the Kilauea volcano in Hawai'i contain hidden signatures of instantaneous surface displacement and the time-to-failure of the upcoming collapse event. This striking result suggests that at least some faults in Earth emit such signals and provide a potential path to characterizing the instantaneous and future behavior of earthquake faults.
The role of miR-34a-5p, PRR11 and SURf4 as potential biomarkers in B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells
Authors: Ruiz-Ciancio Dario , Cotignola Javier , González-Conejero Rocío , Martínez Constantino
Published: November 2023

Despite advancements in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) therapy, a significant number of patients still experience treatment resistance, leading to relapse and poor prognosis. Recent studies have revealed the importance of non-genetic mechanisms in mediating resistance to cancer therapies. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged among non-genetic mechanisms as crucial regulators of tumor development, progression, and resistance to anticancer therapies. In particular, miR-34a has been implicated in cell invasion, migration, apoptosis, and abnormal response to chemotherapy in various tissues. However, the role of miR-34a-5p in B-ALL cells remains unexplored. Our results discovered that miR-34a-5p was downregulated in B-ALL cells, while its target SIRT1 was upregulated. Although the restoration of miR-34a-5p levels did not affect SIRT1 levels in B-ALL cells, restoring miR-34a-5p sensitized the cells to doxorubicin treatment. Additionally, to explain these results, we performed an extensive bioinformatic analysis in human B-ALL samples downloaded from online repositories to study miR-34a-5p as a potential biomarker for predicting response to B-ALL treatment. Notably, miR-34a-5p was found to be downregulated in B-ALL cells from relapsed patients. We also identified four genes targeted by miR-34a-5p in these patient cells, which had not been previously associated with B-ALL. Finally, miR-34a-5p, PRR11, and SURF4 were identified as independent predictive markers for increased risk of death in B-ALL patients. Overall, these findings shed light on the significance of miR-34a-5p in B-ALL cells, and suggest that the combination of miR-34a-5p, PRR11, and SURF4 hold promise as potential markers for estimating the survival outcomes of B-ALL patients.
The genome of the early spider-orchid Ophrys sphegodes provides insights into sexual deception and adaptation to pollinators
Authors: Russo Alessia , Alessandrini Mattia , Baidouri Moaine El , Frei Daniel , Galise Teresa , Gaidusch Lara , Oertel Hannah , Morales Sara Garcia , Potente Giacomo , Tian Qin , Smetanin Dmitry , Bertrand Joris , Onstein Renske , Panaud Olivier , Frey Jürg , Cozzolino Salvatore , Wicker Thomas , Xu Shuqing , Grossniklaus Ueli , Schlüter Philipp
Published: November 2023

Pollinator-driven evolution of floral traits is thought to be a major driver of angiosperm speciation and diversification. The bee orchids (genus Ophrys) mimic their pollinators’ female pheromone, shape and colour to lure male pollinators into pseudocopulation. This strategy, called sexual deception, is highly species-specific, thereby providing strong premating reproductive isolation. Identifying the genomic architecture underlying pollinator adaptation and speciation may shed light on the mechanisms of angiosperm diversification. We report the 5.2 Gb chromosome-scale genome sequence of Ophrys sphegodes and show that chromosomal rearrangements took place in the Ophrys lineage. We find evidence for a transposable element expansion event that preceded the radiation of the O. sphegodes group, and for gene duplication having contributed to the evolution of chemical mimicry. Moreover, one region on chromosome 2 is highly differentiated between O. sphegodes and other Ophrys species, indicating a candidate genomic region for pollinator-mediated evolution.
Dispersive Fourier transform based dual-comb ranging
Authors: Yao Baicheng , Chang Bing , Tan Teng , Du Junting , Wang Zeping , Liu Zihan , He Xinyue , Wang Chun , Xia Handing , Wu Zhaohui , Wang Jindong , Wong Kenneth Kin-Yip , Zhu Tao , Kong Lingjiang , Li Bowen , Rao Yun-Jiang
Published: November 2023

Laser-based light detection and ranging (LIDAR) offering a powerful tool to real-timely map spatial information with exceptional accuracy, owns various applications ranging from industrial manufacturing, remote sensing, to airborne and in-vehicle missions. Over the past two decades, the rapid advancements of optical frequency combs have ushered in a new era for LIDAR, promoting measurement precision to quantum noise limited level. For comb LIDAR systems, to further improve the comprehensive performances and reconcile inherent conflicts between speed, accuracy, and ambiguity range, innovative demodulation strategies become crucial. Here we report a dispersive Fourier transform (DFT) based LIDAR method utilizing phase-locked Vernier dual soliton laser combs. We demonstrate that after in-line pulse stretching, the delay of the flying pulses can be identified via the DFT-based spectrally interferometric measurement instead of pulse-fitting in time domain. This enables absolute distance measurements with precision starting from 262 nm in single shot, to 2.8 nm after averaging 1041 times, in a non-ambiguity range over 1.7 km. Furthermore, our DFT-based LIDAR method distinctly demonstrates an ability to completely eliminate dead zones. Such an integration of frequency-resolved ultrafast analysis and dual comb ranging technology may pave a way for the design of future LIDAR systems.
WITHDRAWN: Phase-locked time-stretch optical coherence tomography for complex variance human retinal microangiography
Authors: Kim Chang-Seok , Kim Gyeong Hun , Bak Seongjin , Kwon Han Jo , Kim Hyung-Hoi , Kim Jeong-Su , Shin Jun Geun , Eom Tae Joong , Lee Hwidon
Published: November 2023

The human retina serves as a crucial interface for converting light into neural signals and its microvasculature reflects the health of the vascular system. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) has revolutionized retinal vascular imaging, offering noninvasive, high-resolution visualization. However, challenges persist in the trade-off between the FOV and resolution as well as the low contrast of microvascular, particularly for deeper retinal layers. To address these issues, we developed a complex variance (CV) OCTA system with an ultra-high A-line rate and phase stability based on the phase-locked time-stretch OCT technique. Leveraging a dual-chirped fiber Bragg grating architecture, our system achieves an exceptional 5-MHz A-line rate, sub-nanometer phase stability, and a remarkable 2-mm imaging depth. Our system demonstrated superior spatial resolution compared to commercial OCTA systems, facilitating high-contrast imaging of the foveal avascular zone and deep vascular complex. This technology holds promise for detecting and monitoring retinal and systemic diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and even Alzheimer's disease, thus advancing our understanding of vascular health. This study's findings emphasize the clinical relevance and potential impact of CV OCTA in the field of retinal imaging.
Estimated glomerular filtration rate versus creatinine clearance to determine anticoagulant dosage after lower-limb orthopedic surgery
Authors: Watanabe Kouzou , Hasegawa Hiroki , Katoh Jun , Hayashi Yutaka , Saku Isaku , Ohshima Kazunori , Hishida Akira , Seki George , Ikegaya Naoki
Published: November 2023

Aim
This retrospective study aimed to determine whether different renal function estimation formulas affect the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and bleeding when anticoagulant dosages were determined.
Methods
The study included patients who underwent lower-limb orthopedic surgery and were treated with anticoagulants between January 2017 and March 2020 at Yaizu City Hospital. The appropriateness of anticoagulant dosing was assessed using creatinine clearance (CCr) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and the incidence of VTE and bleeding was compared among the different renal function estimation formulas.
Results
The median values for body surface area, CCr, and eGFR were 1.40m2, 56.0mL/min, 73.0mL/min/1.73m2, respectively. There was no significant difference in the incidence of VTE among the different renal function estimation formulas. However, when the threshold for dose reduction or contraindication was determined by eGFR rather than CCr, the incidence of bleeding was significantly higher in the group that was overdosed in CCr (6.0% vs 25.7% p < 0.05).
Conclusion
It is necessary to set the dosage of anticoagulants based on CCr for patients with a small body surface area in the field of orthopedics to avoid the risk of bleeding.
Study on the Mechanical Properties and Dynamic Constitutive Relationship of Ceramsite Concrete Affected by Freeze-Thaw Cycling
Authors: Li Zhe , Li Mengmeng , Huang Yichang , Dong Haiwei , Zhu Ziye , Xue Wen , Chen Jiangying
Published: November 2023

In this study, the dynamic and static mechanical properties as well as the internal microstructure (capillary porosity) and constitutive relationship of sulphoaluminate ceramsite concrete with a ceramsite volume fraction of 40% are examined under freeze-thaw cycling. The results reveal that an increase in the number of freeze-thaw cycles or a decrease in the lowest temperature of the freeze-thaw cycle leads to a decline in the compressive strength and performance, causing enlargement of pores in the ceramsite concrete. During the freeze-thaw cycles, the internal pores in the ceramsite concrete expand outward due to water freezing and expansion. In dynamic compression tests, the transition zone between ceramsite and matrix within the ceramsite concrete is the most susceptible to cracking and damage, forming a distinct primary crack. Industrial computed tomography (CT) scanning results demonstrate that both impact compression and freeze-thaw cycling exacerbate the internal damage in concrete. The expansion of internal pores in the concrete during freeze-thaw cycles is closely related to the lowest temperature T*, the number of freeze-thaw cycles N, and the expansion factor k of freeze-thaw pores. In conjunction with experimental analysis, a constitutive relationship is proposed that accounts for the effects of freeze-thaw cycling on the damage behavior of ceramsite concrete.
Improved EEMD and overlapping group sparse second-order total variation
Authors: zhang feige , Gao Shesheng , Zhang Wenjuan , LI GUO
Published: November 2023

Strong background noise increases the difficulty in extracting the early fault features of rolling bearing and leads to the signal waveform distortion problem of the total variation denoising method (TVD). Therefore, this paper presents an ensemble analysis method of fault features that combines improved ensemble empirical mode decomposition (MEEMD) with overlapping group sparse second-order total variation (OGSSTV). Based on typical vibration signals with background noise, the effects of mode mixing, reconstruction error, and noise reduction on MEEMD and OGSSTV methods were analyzed and the suitable parameters for fault feature extraction of vibration signals were determined. On this basis, the proposed method was used to extract motor bearing fault features. Simulation results and experimental data showed that the proposed method could suppress mode mixing, reduce the reconstruction error, and solve the waveform distortion problem caused by TVD in the process of signal noise reduction.