bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mycelium RNA Extraction and Library Prep v1
Authors: Golla Chidrupi
Published: October 2024

The goal of the Mycelium RNA extraction and sequencing protocol is to sequence mycelium RNA. The protocol begins with a method to extract mycelium from soil samples. Following this process, the mycelium can be stored if needed. The next step is to extract the RNA from the mycelium samples. The RNA collected will be prepared for sequencing using a MinION flow cell. The library preparation and sample loading follows the Ligation sequencing kit for cDNA by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The RNA is reverse transcribed into cDNA and the cDNA is then sequenced. The Ligation sequencing kit for cDNA does include third-party items that need to be purchased from outside sources. Some key considerations for this protocol are to maintain the sterility of the sample and to prevent fungal rot. The fungal samples may have other organic materials like wood chips or plant roots. The extraction procedure should prevent contamination from occurring by filtering out large particles. Fungal rot can be prevented by maintaining a temperature range between 20°C to 30°C.
PREDICTION OF ADHERENCE TO CPAP THERAPY IN CARDIAC PATIENTS
Authors: Evlampieva Larisa G. , Kharats Vsevolod E. , Guskova Olga A. , Sergeichik Oksana I. , Shirokov Nikita E. , Stallings Anastasia D. , Gorbatenko Elena A. , Yaroslavskaya Elena I.
Published: October 2024

Highlights

Adherence to CPAP therapy in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases can be predicted using a model that includes the desaturation index and anxiety.

 

Aim. To evaluate the results of CPAP therapy (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) in cardiac patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to identify factors predicting adherence to CPAP therapy using prospective follow-up data.

Methods. The study included 52 patients with severe OSA (82.7% men, 55.6 ± 8.8 years) examined in 2019–2022, the data was collected from the registry of cardiac patients with OSA (n = 138). Arterial hypertension was diagnosed in 96.1% of patients, coronary artery disease (CAD) was diagnosed in 42.3% of patients, chronic heart failure was diagnosed in 86.5% of patients. Clinical and laboratory parameters, data from OSA screening scales, overnight pulse oximetry, diagnostic scales of anxiety, depression, quality of life and cognitive function were assessed before the start of CPAP therapy and 12.3 ± 7.0 months after its start. 8 patients adequately used CPAP therapy (group with CPAP) and 44 patients either refused to use it or used it inadequately (group without CPAP).

Results. When comparing the groups at baseline, there were no differences in age, gender, body mass index and clinical characteristics. Predictors of adherence to CPAP therapy were a higher desaturation index (odds ratio (OR) 1.264, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.017–1.569, p = 0.034) and manifestations of anxiety (OR 1.056, 95% CI 1.01–1.115, p = 0.049). The sensitivity of the model was 85.7%, specificity was 78%, and area under the ROC curve was 0.843 (95% CI 0.712–0.974, p = 0.004). There were no new cases of CAD in the group with CPAP, in the group without CPAP, 5 new cases of CAD developed during follow-up.

Conclusion. Adherence to CPAP therapy in patients with severe OSA and cardiovascular disease can be predicted with high sensitivity and specificity using the model that includes the desaturation index and anxiety. Supposedly, CPAP therapy is relevant for secondary prevention of coronary artery disease.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TELOMERE LENGTH AND MARKERS OF INFLAMMATION IN THE PRE- AND POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: Asanov Maxim A. , Poddubnyak Alyona O. , Ponasenko Anastasia V.
Published: October 2024

Highlights

Telomere length in patients with coronary artery disease is shorter compared to the telomere length of healthy individuals.

Telomeric regions of DNA in patients with coronary artery disease do not recover over time.

Telomere length in atherogenesis negatively correlates with markers of cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory process.

 

Aim. To assess the impact of changes in the length of telomeric regions of chromosomes on the course of coronary artery disease caused by coronary artery atherosclerosis in the population of residents of a coal-mining region.

Methods. The study included 60 patients with coronary artery disease (before surgery and five years after) and 52 healthy participants. We isolated the DNA using the standard phenol-chloroform extraction method. We used the quantitative PCR method to measure the relative length of leukocyte telomeres and analyzed biochemical parameters using standard methods, selecting cytokine proteins as markers of the inflammatory process.

Results. Telomeres in healthy participants were seven times longer compared to patients with coronary artery disease. At the same time, the length of telomeric regions of DNA did not differ in patients before surgery and after 5 years of rehabilitation. We used ROC analysis to determine the effectiveness of measuring telomeres as a marker of atherosclerosis. The area under the ROC curve was 0.998 ± 0.002. We found an inverse correlation between the telomere length and such parameters as the total body sodium, triglycerides and high-density lipoproteins. We noted a significant inverse correlation between such indicators of the lipid profile as triglycerides and high-density lipoproteins only in patients before surgery. The study results revealed direct and inverse dependence of the length of telomeres and cytokines such as IL-33 and IL-10, respectively.

Conclusion. Supposedly, inflammatory processes and oxidative stress, complementing each other, are the causes of irreparable damage to telomeres, accelerating the aging process and leading to irreversible consequences in atherogenesis.
On Remote Kidnapping of People
Authors: Marchenko D. A.
Published: October 2024

Modern crime is undergoing a digital transformation, as evidenced by the nature of the crimes committed. Currently, criminals are actively using new technologies to minimize the volume of offline actions when committing a crime as to its objective part. The development of online services allows criminals to commit criminal acts through third parties acting for selfish reasons or as a result of deception, often without realizing their complicity in the crime. Modern technologies make it possible to commit non-virtual crimes completely remotely, thanks to online services. The list of such crimes is constantly expanding. Remote kidnappings of people have become a new trend, the problems of classification of which will be discussed in this paper. Ideas de lege ferenda are being formed, expressed in the change of the current structure of the offence of kidnapping and the updating of the explanations of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
ESG Principles and Greenwashing: Legal Issues of Differentiation
Authors: Agafonov V. B.
Published: October 2024

The paper is devoted to the study of the problems of the relationship between ESG principles and such a negative phenomenon as greenwashing. It is noted that the emergence and widespread use of such potentially attractive concepts for investors and consumers as «sustainable development» and «green development» contribute to the spread of greenwashing, misleading consumers, experts, and even regulatory authorities. Currently, greenwashing has been studied in sufficient detail in modern science; its main methods, as well as ways to combat it, have been described in detail. The most comprehensive mechanism for combating greenwashing has been developed in agricultural legislation and legislation in the field of organic production. However, large companies that position themselves as environmentally responsible, declaring their commitment to ESG standards, continue to mislead consumers using the greenwashing mechanism. In order to create legal instruments to combat greenwashing, the paper analyzes the environmental ESG criterion, presented as a set of three main basic principles (the principle of conservation/prevention/avoidance, the principle of reuse/storage, the principle of substitution/compensation). Applying these principles as a standard of assessment for the environmental policies of any company producing products, performing various types of work or providing various services can sufficiently determine whether the company adheres to the ESG principles and criteria or whether it is using the greenwashing mechanism.
Seismic Electromagnetic Radiation Simulation Using Finite-Element Time-Domain Method
Authors: Yu Qinhua , Yang Xiaodong , Xu Zhifeng , Wu Xiaoping
Published: October 2024

Low-frequency electromagnetic (EM) radiation is one of the major observed phenomena during seismogenic and rupture processes, playing a significant role in the study of seismic hazards and early earthquake warning. Previous research has shown that regardless of the specific mechanism, the seismic EM process can be studied through the simulation of dipole source radiation. Currently, these large-scale seismic EM simulations are mainly carried out by the finite-difference time-domain method. In this article, we present the first finite-element time-domain seismic EM simulation with adaptive time step size. The algorithm can guarantee unconditional stability during time iterations and has flexible grid adaptivity. The accuracy of the algorithm is verified by both the analytical solutions and the global Schumann resonance frequencies. To accurately simulate the propagation of low-frequency seismic EM waves, we further establish a realistic multiresolution model of the Earth–ionosphere system. In this model, a normalized excitation function of the seismic dipole source related to the rupture process is proposed to simulate electrokinetic-related EM radiation. Under these settings, simulation results show that the reflection effect of the ionosphere prohibits the seismic EM field from fast disappearance, yet its inner anomalies have slight effects on the resultant field. Meanwhile, the time-domain magnetic field is more sensitive to the source characteristics, for instance, the uplift and decline time of the seismic dipole pulse, than the frequency-domain waveforms. It is also observed that the seismic EM field in the air is higher than that in the Earth’s land. These results suggest the feasibility of air time-domain observation of the seismic EM field.
Shallow Reverse Moderate Earthquakes in the Weiyuan Shale Gas Field, Sichuan Basin, China, Related to Hydraulic Fracturing
Authors: Zhang Wenting , Guo Rumeng , Ji Lingyun , Yang Hongfeng , Dai Kun , Zi Jinping , Sun Heping
Published: October 2024

The Weiyuan shale gas field in the stable southern Sichuan basin, China, has experienced increasing seismicity since systematic hydraulic fracturing (HF) operations in 2015. Three Mw≥4.4 shallow earthquakes occurred in the Weiyuan area between September 2019 and February 2020, yet their seismogenic faults, rupture models, and relationship with HF are unknown. In this study, we first obtain the high-resolution coseismic deformation fields of these three events and then invert their slip distribution. The result shows that all three events are shallow high-dip reverse events under the contractional Weiyuan anticline environment with peak slips of 158, 68, and 34 cm and at depths of 4, 3, and 1.6 km, respectively. The spatial relationship between seismogenic faults, horizontal wells, as well as geological data reveals that pore-pressure diffusion due to the HF may be the main mechanism of the 8 September 2019 and the 18 December 2019 events, whereas the 16 February 2020 event may be attributed to the poroelastic stress perturbation caused by the HF. Our study highlights that HF activities and regional geological characteristics jointly influence the properties of earthquakes in the Sichuan basin.
Critical Questions About CSEP, in the Spirit of Dave, Yan, and Ilya
Authors: Schoenberg Frederic , Schorlemmer Danijel
Published: October 2024

In honor of our dear departed friends Yan Kagan, Dave Jackson, and Ilya Zaliapin, we propose a selection of broad questions regarding earthquake forecasting and especially the Collaboratory for the Study of Earthquake Predictability (CSEP) in particular and give our thoughts on their answers. This article reflects our opinions, not necessarily those of Yan Kagan, Dave Jackson, and Ilya Zaliapin, and not necessarily those of the seismological community at large. Rather than provide definitive answers, we hope to provoke the reader to think further about these important topics. We feel that Dave Jackson in particular might have liked this approach and may have seen this as an appropriate goal.
Cobamide Biosynthesis
Authors:   , Abavana Amanda , Ma Amy T.
Published: October 2024

The gut microbiome is a complex community whose stability requires metabolic interactions between microbes, including cross-feeding of nutrients like cobamides. Cobamides are a family of organometallic co-factors including vitamin B12, which supports metabolism in all three domains of life. They are composed of a central contracted tetrapyrrole ring which chelates a central cobalt ion, an aminopropanol phosphate (APP) arm, and a nucleotide loop containing a variable lower ligand. Humans require the vitamin B12 analog (also referred to as cobalamin), which contains 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole as the lower ligand. Vitamin B12 is required for DNA synthesis and nerve cell maintenance, and deficiencies can lead to serious health complications like anemia and neurological disorders. Humans must acquire vitamin B12 from dietary sources because cobamides are distributed through food webs but are ultimately only produced by certain prokaryotes. Interestingly, the human gut microbiome is a rich source of diverse cobamides, although vitamin B12 is a minor component and cannot be absorbed across the large intestine. Gut bacteria utilize cobamides to support function of a range of pathways, including methionine production via methionine synthase (MetH), propionic acid production via methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (McmA), and catabolism of food substrates such as ethanolamine and 1,2-propanediol. While most bacteria can utilize cobamides, only some can produce them through a complex pathway involving ~30 enzymatic steps. For APP production in Salmonella enterica, PduX phosphorylates L-threonine (L-Thr) and CobD decarboxylates it, and the resulting APP gets incorporated with the cobyric acid intermediate by CbiB. However, PduX and CobD are poorly conserved among known and predicted de novo cobamide producers, including Pseudomonas species. Here we examine biosynthesis and incorporation of the APP arm in Pseudomonas species using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. We performed stable isotope studies to verify that L-threonine is a precursor of APP and used heterologous CbiB assays to assess a putative alternate pathway. Our results suggest that Pseudomonas species encode an alternate kinase, and further studies will identify the kinase and determine whether this pathway is shared by other cobamide producers. Improved characterization of cobamide biosynthesis will help define cobamide cross-feeding interactions vital for healthy and stable gut microbiomes.
Gestión de una fuente radiactiva de Sr90 en desuso en la Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica. Aspectos técnicos de seguridad radiológica
Authors: Florentín Cano Richard , Invernizzi Fredy Doncel , Navarro Francisco
Published: October 2024

Fue realizado el gestionamiento de una fuente radiactiva de Sr90 en desuso para su posterior acondicionamiento en el Laboratorio de Gestión de Fuentes en Desuso (LAGEFUDE) de la Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica. Se detalla los procedimientos para el manejo correcto de la fuente durante el desmontaje, el monitoreo para descartar contaminación, hasta el acondicionamiento final en el almacén temporal de fuentes radiactivas.
Peculiarities of Hemostasis and Proteomics in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Healthy Volunteers After SARS-CоV-2 Infection
Authors: Kalinskaya A. I. , Elizarova A. K. , Anisimova A. S. , Vorobyeva D. A. , Rusakovich G. I. , Maryukhnich E. V. , Dukhin O. A. , Ivanova O. I. , Bugrova A. E. , Brzhozovskiy A. G. , Indeykina M. I. , Kononikhin A. S. , Nikolaev E. N. , Vasilieva E. Yu.
Published: October 2024

Aim. To identify the features of plasma, platelet hemostasis, and proteomic composition of the blood plasma in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and healthy volunteers after COVID-19.

Material and methods. The study included patients with AMI who have recently had COVID-19 (AMI-post-COVID, n=56) and patients with AMI who have not recently had COVID-19 (AMI-control, n=141). Healthy volunteers constituted the control groups and were also divided into control-post-COVID (n=32) and control-control (n=71) groups. Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection was determined by anti-N IgG in the blood serum, the level of which persists for 6-10 months after the disease. Hemostasis was evaluated by thromboelastometry (on whole blood), thrombodynamics (on platelet-poor plasma), fibrinolysis, impedance aggregometry, and proteomic analysis.

Results. The AMI-post-COVID and AMI-control groups had higher values of thrombus growth rate, size and density based on the data of thromboelastometry and thrombodynamics, as well as increased concentrations of the complement system components, proteins regulating the state of the endothelium, and a number of acute-phase and procoagulant proteins compared to the control groups. Furthermore, in the AMI-post-COVID group, compared to the AMI-control group, the thrombus density was lower, and its lysis rates were higher when measured by the thrombodynamics method on platelet-poor plasma, while the platelet aggregation induced by ADP and thrombin was higher. Also, in the control-post-COVID group, compared to the control-control group, the thrombus formation rate was lower, whereas, in contrast, the thrombus size as measured by the thrombodynamics method and the platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid and thrombin were higher. In addition, in the AMI-post-COVID group, compared to the AMI-control group, the concentrations of proteins involved in inflammation and hemostasis were lower.

Conclusion. Patients with AMI who have recently had COVID-19 are characterized by a less pronounced activation of the immune response compared to patients with AMI who have not had COVID-19. This may be due to long-term chronic inflammation and depletion of components of the immune activation system after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Long-term activation of the hemostasis system in both patients with AMI and healthy volunteers after COVID-19 is primarily due to the platelet component of hemostasis.
DEVELOPMENT-ECONOMIC FREEDOMS INTERACTION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF D8 AND G8 COUNTRY GROUPS
Authors: Yülek Levent , Özaytürk Gürçem
Published: October 2024

One viewpoint, which has been gaining traction recently, posits that augmenting economic freedom within liberal markets while minimizing public intervention spurs development. Conversely, another standpoint suggests that as development progresses, there emerges a heightened demand for greater economic freedom, resulting in the implementation of liberal policies. In this context the primary objective of this study is to scrutinize the presence of causality between economic freedom and development. Additionally, the study delves into whether this causal relationship, if extant, is consistent across countries at varying stages of development. Consequently, an examination is conducted on two distinct country groups, namely D8 and G8, employing the Dumitrescu-Hurlin panel causality test. This method dissects the directional link between economic freedom and development for these country clusters spanning the period 2000-2019. The analysis reveals that within D8 nations, a reciprocal causality exists between economic freedom and development. In contrast, among G8 countries, no causal link emerges from economic freedom to development, while a unilateral causal relationship emerges from development to economic freedom.
TÜRKİYE’DE FAKTÖR HAREKETLERİNİN SEKTÖREL DÜZEYDE ÜRETİM YAPISINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Demiray Ozan Çağrı , Karahasanoğlu Ayşenur
Published: October 2024

Türkiye ekonomisi özellikle 21. yüzyılda önemli ölçüde uluslararası faktör hareketleriyle karşı karşıya kalmıştır. Bu faktör hareketliliklerinin Türkiye’nin sektörel düzeyde üretim yapısını nasıl etkilediği önemli bir araştırma sorusu olarak göze çarpmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, faktör hareketlerinin sektörel düzeyde üretim yapısında nasıl bir değişikliğe neden olduğu Heckscher-Ohlin teorisinin önemli çıkarımlarından birisi olan Rybczynski teoremi ile incelenmektedir. Literatürde Rybczynski teoremi çeşitli ülkeler için test edilmiş olsa da Türkiye için yapılmış bir çalışmaya rastlanılmamış olup çalışmanın bu yönde ilgili literatüre katkı yapması beklenmektedir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, faktör hareketlerinin etkileri 2000-2014 yıllarını kapsayacak şekilde Türkiye’nin 2-dijit düzeyindeki 47 ISIC endüstrisi üzerinden analiz edilmiştir. Endüstriler emek-yoğun, sermaye-yoğun ve orta yoğunlukta olmak üzere üçe ayrılmıştır. Rybczynski teoreminin test edilmesi için endüstriler faktör yoğunluklarına göre deney grubu ve kontrol grubu olarak ayrılmış ve farkların farkı çekim spesifikasyonu yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, ters Rybczynski etkisinin varlığına işaret etmektedir.
KÜRESEL EKONOMİK POLİTİKA BELİRSİZLİKLERİ VE REEL EFEKTİF DÖVİZ KURLARI ARASINDA KISA VE UZUN DÖNEMLİ İLİŞKİLER
Authors: Kutlu Melih
Published: October 2024

Ekonomik politikasında belirsizliklerin arttığı dönemlerde döviz kurları daha istikrarsız hale gelmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, gelişmekte olan ülkelerde Küresel Ekonomik Politik Belirsizlik Endeksi (GEPU) ile reel efektif döviz kurları (REDK) arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Bu nedenle Ocak 2010- Kasım 2023 dönemini kapsayan çalışmada ARDL ve Almon modeli kullanılmaktadır. ARDL modeli ile uzun dönemli ilişki, Almon modeli ile hem kısa hem de uzun dönemli geçişkenlik etkisi test edilmektedir. Türkiye, Brezilya, Çin ve Güney Afrika analiz edilen ülkelerdir. ARDL modeline göre tüm ülkelerde GEPU ve REDK arasında uzun dönemli ilişki mevcuttur. Almon modelinden elde edilen bulgulara göre Türkiye, Brezilya ve Güney Afrika REDK'in GEPU'dan hem kısa vadede hem de uzun vadede olumsuz etkilendiği, en çok etkilenen ülkenin ise Türkiye olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çin’in küresel ekonomik belirsizliğin kaynağı olan ülkelerden bir olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca ekonomik politik belirsizliği oluşturan nedenler de gelişmekte olan ülkelerde REDK üzerinde etkilidir. Sonuçlar politika yapıcıların istikrarsızlık unsurlarına gecikmeden derhal müdahale etmeleri ve müdahalede esnekliği ve çeşitliliği artırmaları gerektiğine işaret etmektedir.
TÜRKİYE EKONOMİSİNDE DOLAYLI VE DOLAYSIZ VERGİ GELİRLERİNİN EKONOMİK BÜYÜME ÜZERİNE ETKİLERİ: ARDL SINIR TESTİ YAKLAŞIMI
Authors: Korkmaz Suna , Özbay Ezgi
Published: October 2024

Devletin temel amaçlarından biri ekonomik büyümeyi sağlamaktır ve vergiler bu amaca ulaşmada etkin bir maliye politikası aracı olarak kullanılmaktadır. Vergi gelirlerinin ekonomik büyüme üzerine olan etkisi ise literatürde uzun süredir önemli bir araştırma konusu olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye ekonomisinde dolaylı vergi ve dolaysız vergi gelirlerinin ekonomik büyümeye etkisi ARDL sınır testi yaklaşımı ve Toda-Yamamoto nedensellik testi uygulanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analizler, 2006:01-2023:02 dönemi üçer aylık veriler alınarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda, uzun dönemde dolaylı vergilerin ekonomik büyümeyi artırdığı, dolaysız vergilerin ise azalttığı tespit edilmiştir. Kısa dönemde dolaylı vergilerin ekonomik büyüme üzerine etkisi anlamsız bulunurken, dolaysız vergilerin etkisinin pozitif yönde olduğu saptanmıştır. Toda-Yamamoto nedensellik testi sonuçlarına göre dolaylı vergiler ile ekonomik büyüme arasında ve dolaysız vergiler ile ekonomik büyüme arasında çift yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi bulunmuştur.
TÜRKİYE’NİN BALKANLARDAKİ YUMUŞAK GÜCÜNÜN ANALİZİ: GÜÇLÜ VE ZAYIF YÖNLER
Authors: Sancak Kadir
Published: October 2024

İletişim imkânlarındaki hızlı gelişme ve uluslararası kamuoyunun küresel sistemde daha önce olmadığı kadar politik gelişmelerde belirleyici olması yumuşak güce olan ilgiyi artırmıştır. Küresel sistemde söz sahibi olmaya çalışan birçok ülke, son dönemde yumuşak güç politikalarına daha fazla önem vermeye başlamıştır. Türkiye de özellikle son yirmi yılda takip ettiği çok yönlü dış politika bağlamında yumuşak gücü merkeze alan bir politik yaklaşım benimsemiştir. Türkiye’nin uyguladığı yoğun kamu diplomasisi faaliyetleri ile birlikte yumuşak güce en fazla ağırlık verdiği bölgelerden biri Balkanlardır. Bununla birlikte Türkiye’nin Balkanlardaki yumuşak güç politikalarını kolaylaştıran faktörlerin yanında sınırlayan başka etmenler de bulunmaktadır. Türkiye’nin yumuşak gücü ile ilgili yapılan çalışmalarda genellikle olumlu yönlere temas edilerek zayıf yönler ihmal edilmektedir. Oysa zayıf yönler dikkate alınmadan yapılacak olan kamu diplomasisi faaliyetlerinin başarılı olma ihtimali azalacaktır. Bu çalışmada öncelikle ve kısa olarak yumuşak güç kavramı anlatılacak; devamında Türkiye’nin genel yumuşak güç politikaları ve bu bağlamda Balkanlara olan ilgisine yer verilecektir. Sonrasında ise yumuşak gücün kaynakları bağlamında Türkiye’nin Balkanlardaki yumuşak gücünün kuvvetli ve zayıf yönleri ele alınarak çalışma sona erdirilecektir.
Discursive Influence in the Dialectal Geography of Spanish in the United States
Authors: Ramírez Rodríguez Pablo
Published: October 2024

Language is the main means of human expression and, as such, is an essential component of culture that evolves in parallel with societies. It is in this context that our study was born, in which we propose to analyse the discourse in Spanish used by Spanish speakers in the United States, specifically in the states of California and New York, from a phraseological perspective. In this way, through the Hispanic press, we explore the linguistic diversity, the influence of English and the situation of diglossia that characterises Spanish in North America today. Given the vastness of the phraseological field, the analysis focuses on a specific set of phraseological units: verbal idioms. In addition, the present study incorporates perspectives from sociology of language and sociolinguistics to consider the relationship between discourse and social structure, and from cognition to analyse the pragmatic component that is fundamental to linguistic evolution within a given society. This research provides a comprehensive understanding of how Spanish discourse adapts and transforms in a bilingual and multicultural context, reflecting the underlying socio-cultural dynamics.
Lived experience of male spouses of poly cystic ovarian syndromediagnosed females: An exploratory study
Authors: Mathan Diya
Published: October 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous clinical entity leading to development of metabolic, endocrine, and reproductive disorder. Obesity lowers the chances of successful conception and even lowers the success rate of assisted reproduction technique cycles, and this is a major concern for young couples and females in their prime reproductive age. But there are also studies also which shows reduces quality of life and sexual satisfaction and life satisfaction in females with PCOD. Hence, we should also consider the other partner in couples diagnosed with PCOD. Thus, when looking into the family dynamics of PCOD diagnosed females, psychological wellbeing of their husband should also be equally studied as their emotions are highly influenced by their wife’s mental wellbeing.

Even after biological treatment of PCOD, their psychological distress persists, and can may hinder their future quality of life. The objective of the study was to explore the experience of male spouse of clinically PCOS diagnosed females. The study was a phenomenological qualitative research design, with researcher-developed guiding questions to help direct interviews. The data was collected using purposive sampling from hospitals based on the inclusion criteria of the study. 6 participants were finally selected based on these criteria and saturation point was attained for the study by then. The findings of the study was 3 major themes were discovered, which were Awareness about PCOS, perception of husbands on PCOS and perception of women. 9 subthemes were also discovered under these themes. Implications of the study was more awareness should be given to both male and female population about the disorder and also encouraging men to talk more about their mental health.
Aplicação do controle estatístico de processo para análise de peso líquido e atributos de qualidade na fabricação de biscoitos wafer
Authors: Leite Gustavo Alves , Silva Gustavo Henrique Daniel Santos , Silva Elisandra Rabêlo da , Sales Filho Romero Luiz Mendonça , Silva Suzana Pedroza da
Published: October 2024

O biscoito, um produto alimentício amplamente consumido, enfrenta crescente competitividade no mercado, o que torna a qualidade um fator crucial para o sucesso. O Controle Estatístico de Processo (CEP), metodologia que utiliza ferramentas de qualidade e técnicas estatísticas para monitorar e melhorar processos busca detectar e reduzir variabilidades por meio de representações gráficas. Este estudo investigou a variação no peso líquido e em outros parâmetros de qualidade em uma linha de produção de biscoito wafer. A coleta de dados e a aplicação de gráficos de controle indicaram que o processo estava sob controle estatístico, de acordo com os padrões estabelecidos pela empresa. O Diagrama de Causa e Efeito permitiu uma análise detalhada das variáveis envolvidas e sugeriu possíveis melhorias. O produto estudado, com peso nominal de 107 g, possui uma tolerância de 4,5%, o que permite um peso líquido mínimo de 102 g. A análise dos gráficos de controle, que atendem aos critérios do INMETRO, identificou defeitos, mas dentro dos limites aceitáveis. O CEP demonstrou ser uma ferramenta valiosa, com potencial para expansão para outras linhas de produção, promovendo a otimização contínua dos processos e facilitando a manutenção do controle de qualidade.
Influência do resíduo de construção e demolição como agregado na produção de concreto para pavimentos permeáveis
Authors: Lima Mayara Da Silva , Chaves Maria Thereza Rocha , Aguiar Marcos Fábio Porto de , Farias Teresa Raquel Lima
Published: October 2024

A indústria da construção é uma das principais geradoras globais de resíduos, tornando a reciclagem desses materiais uma solução crucial para o gerenciamento sustentável. Este estudo avaliou a viabilidade do uso de resíduos de construção e demolição (RCD) como agregados na produção de concreto permeável, comparando seu desempenho com concreto feito de agregados naturais e uma mistura 1:1 de ambos. O método envolveu ensaios de compressão axial, ensaios de resistência à flexão e medições de condutividade hidráulica, levando em consideração as condições hidrológicas específicas da região estudada. Os resultados demonstraram que, embora as lajes de concreto permeáveis contendo RCD atendessem aos padrões regulatórios mínimos de condutividade hidráulica, apenas as lajes com agregados naturais satisfizeram os requisitos de resistência mecânica. A avaliação de uma seção experimental de pavimento permeável, construída in situ usando agregados naturais, indicou que a condutividade hidráulica do sistema pavimento-solo foi oito vezes menor que a da laje de concreto permeável, classificando-a como um pavimento com condutividade hidráulica média. Durante o monitoramento de 24 eventos de chuva, apenas um evento, com precipitação superior a 50 mm, resultou em um coeficiente de escoamento superficial de 0,16%, confirmando a eficácia do pavimento permeável na redução do escoamento superficial. Essas descobertas destacam o potencial do concreto permeável com RCD como uma solução sustentável para drenagem urbana, apesar das limitações de resistência mecânica que precisam ser abordadas em pesquisas futuras. Portanto, estudos adicionais são recomendados para explorar estratégias para melhorar a resistência mecânica para otimizar o uso de RCD em concreto permeável.
The Influence of Character Traits to the Politeness Using on Serial Drama Losmen Bu Broto
Authors: Fauziyah Lailia Qodariana , Djatmika Djatmika , Nugroho Miftah
Published: October 2024

This study aims to describe the impact of characters to use politeness in the drama. This study is a pragmatic research. The type of this study is a qualitative descriptive because the result of this study is in the form of explanation about the use of politeness. The data of this research were collected by using document analysis techniques. The results show that the character had by the listener affect the speaker use of politeness strategy. In the drama, it is found that the speaker who talk to the protagonist character mostly use positive politeness, whether to the antagonist they use more of negative politeness and bald on record.
Pitutur: Children's Song by Ki Hadisukatno as an Alternative for Forming the Nation's Children's Character
Authors: Kristiani Theresia Irma , Kasiyan Kasiyan
Published: October 2024

The nation's cultural assets in the form of children's songs must be preserved. This preservation effort aims to ensure the continuity of these songs and provide space for further development so that children's play songs can continue to develop well. Therefore, it is very important to revitalize or revive children's traditional songs that are adapted to current conditions, especially in education. One of the schools that uses children's songs in learning is Taman Siswa School. Ki Hadisukatno is one of Taman Siswa's civil servant figures who is also the creator of children's folk songs in the Javanese language. Since Taman Siswa was founded until now, Ki Hadisukatno's work has become the main reference in learning children's dolanan songs. Traditional children's songs contain various cultural values that are important for children's growth and development and learning. In this research, a more specific approach used is a descriptive method that examines various musical and cultural historical elements as part of the analysis. The historical cultural aspect is the analysis of song lyrics, including, among other things, the background of the characters creating and creating children's dolanan songs, including the educational context or educational values contained in the lyrics of children's dolanan songs. Ki Sukatno Hadisukatno's works are numerous, one of his works is the song Pitutur. The children's song Pitutur by Ki Hadisukatno has a melodic structure that suits the characteristics and nature of children. The lyrics or poetry represent character values, namely character. The characteristics and educational value of the children's song Dolanan Pitutur by Ki Hadisukatno are beautiful rhythmic movements, as well as awareness of pitch, linguistic/phonetic training, pronunciation of Javanese as a mother tongue, understanding of noble character and moral education implied in the meaning of each word.
Teacher’s Perspective on Students’ Engagement across Gender in Writing Class Using Google Classroom Platform
Authors: Mutiarasari Mega Indah , Ngadiso Ngadiso , Kristina Diah
Published: October 2024

How teacher perceives students' interaction and activities can play a crucial role in assessing educational progress and cultivating a more fruitful and meaningful learning experience, particularly when considering the gender factor. This study aimed to investigate teacher's perspective regarding students' engagement across gender in a writing class using Google Classroom platform. It used qualitative approach through case study method. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select an English teacher at the vocational high school level that used Google Classroom in teaching writing as the participant of this study. To fulfill the research goal, teacher’s interview were conducted which was supported by documentation to collect the data. For data analysis, an interactive model of analysis was employed to derive findings and conclusions of the research. The outcomes revealed a noticeable gap in students' engagement between male and female students in writing class facilitated by the Google Classroom platform, according to teacher perception. Female students engaged in online discussions had greater enthusiasm and actively responded to teacher's or other students' comments on online forum. In contrast, male students preferred to interact with their peers in real setting. It was influenced by their participation, performance, emotional responses, and skills.
Android-Based Interactive Multimedia Development For Students Of Sma Negeri 1 Kikim Selatan
Authors: Angelysca Rachel , Kusnadi Kusnadi
Published: October 2024

Interactive multimedia is a combined learning media of text, images, animation, audio and video that can be operated independently by the user to create two-way interaction, namely between the user and the media. The aim of this development is to develop an interactive multimedia product for learning Android-based Tanggai dance for students at SMA Negeri 1 Kikim Selatan and to assess the feasibility level of an interactive multimedia product for learning Android-based Tanggai dance for students at SMA Negeri 1 Kikim Selatan. The development model used in this research is the Alessi and Trolip model which consists of three main steps, namely: (1) planning, (2) design, and (3) development. The subjects of this research were students of class The average, namely 97.6, is categorized as very feasible. A large-scale trial involving 37 students obtained an average of 98.29 in the very feasible category. Based on these data, it can be concluded that the Android-based interactive multimedia for Tanggai dance learning is categorized as very feasible so that it can be used as a learning medium for students at SMA Negeri 1 Kikim Selatan.
Determinants of Fraud Prevention with Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP) As Moderation
Authors: Muncahyani De Ajeng , Muhsyaf Saipul Arni , Pituringsih Endar
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of Leadership Style and Organizational Commitment on fraud prevention efforts. Then, to analyze the Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP) moderating the influence of Leadership Style and Organizational Commitment on efforts to prevent fraud. This research is included in explanatory research. This research was carried out at the NTB Provincial Government with research subjects namely Civil Servants who are in Regional Apparatus who are responsible for seven MCP Intervention Areas with a sample of 95 people. The data collection technique used in this research is a questionnaire. Data analysis in the research used SEM-PLS with the Smart PLS version 4.0 program. The research results show that (1) Leadership style positively and significantly affects fraud prevention in the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government. (2) Organizational Commitment has a positive and significant effect on fraud prevention. (3) The Monitoring Center For Prevention (MCP) moderates leadership style toward fraud prevention in a negative direction. This indicates that MCP weakens the influence of leadership style on fraud prevention. (4) The Monitoring Center For Prevention (MCP) moderates the organization's commitment to fraud prevention positively. This shows that with the MCP, organizational commitment is further strengthened in preventing fraud.
E-tilang Programme in Strengthening Traffic Law Awareness as Civic Disposition in Surakarta City
Authors: Pamungkas Ikhtiar Deny , Triastuti Rini , Rejekiningsih Triana
Published: October 2024

This research is motivated by the existence of problems related to public traffic law awareness, because of the many traffic violations on the highway that sometimes cause accidents, related to drivers who do not obey traffic signs, do not wear helmets, three-ring bells, and non-standard exhausts. To overcome these problems, one of the methods used by the Surakarta police is the e-tilang program. This research aims to find out the e-tilang program in strengthening traffic law awareness as a civic disposition in Surakarta City, this research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The findings in this study show that the e-tilang program in Surakarta City in strengthening traffic law awareness as a civic disposition has not run optimally, because there are still various problems, one of which is that there are still many citizens who do not understand traffic regulations, and the deterrent effect caused by electronic tickets is still lacking. So that there needs to be cooperation from various parties, both citizens and Surakarta police, so that the e-tilang program can be implemented and succeed well.
English Teacher Agency in Implementing of HOTS-Based Learning: A Case Study at a State Islamic High School in Mataram
Authors: Wulansari Ovia , Lestari Yuni Budi
Published: October 2024

Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are crucial for students when dealing with intense global competition. In the Indonesian education context, the recent high school national curriculum requires that students develop HOTS an important component of Pancasila student character. The curriculum implies the importance of the agentive role of teachers in implementing HOTS-based learning. However, studies on teacher agency in HOTS-based English language learning, especially in the Indonesian context, have remained under-examined.  This study aims to explore teacher agency in responding to a policy mandate to implement HOTS-based learning in local English language classrooms in Indonesia.  This study uses a sociocultural theoretical lens to examine teacher agency in responding to HOTS-related policy. Using a case study approach this study was conducted at a state Islamic high school in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. Two English teachers were purposively selected to be the participants of this study. This qualitative study employed observations and interviews as the techniques of data collection. The result found that the teachers exercise their agency by partially implementing HOTS-based learning as influenced by their knowledge of HOTS, experiences and pedagogical skills, and sociocultural condition of the students and the implication of this study is that support from policymakers, school leaders, and colleague teachers is needed for teachers to play their role actively in the HOTS policy reform.
Faith and Mental Health: Islamic Psychology Perspective
Authors: Mildaeni Itsna Nurrahma , Huda Tesa Nurul
Published: October 2024

Mental health and physical health are two things that must be balanced. Islam teaches how to maintain the health of both. To maintain mental health, Islam has various values and teachings. Islam believes in the connection between faith and mental health. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and mental health, with a focus on the study of the conditions of faith that can lead to a healthy mentality. This is a qualitative study utilizing literature review, with the main objects of research being verses from the Quran and hadiths that mention faith and tranquility of the heart. The study adopts the perspective of Islamic psychology. The research findings indicate that faith conducive to mental well health is one that exists in a good quality, often referred to as takwa. Another finding of research based on the study of hadith is that the heart (qolb) becomes the center of controlling the goodness and badness of a Muslim's life. The heart has cognitive, emotional, and spiritual functions.
Legal Protection for Tiktok Content Creators from Re-Uploading Other Parties Without Permission Based on Law Number 28 of 2014 Concerning Copyright
Authors: Siswajanthy Farahdiny , Antoni Herli , Nuradi Nuradi
Published: October 2024

Protection of creative video copyrights of Tiktok content creators taken without permission through social media for commercial purposes based on Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. Copyright is the exclusive right of the creator that arises automatically based on the declarative principle after a work is realized in tangible form without prejudice to restrictions in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations. Moral rights are rights that must remain eternally attached to the work born by the creator, which is basically done to honor the creativity of the creator by including his name in the work of creation. Economic rights are the exclusive rights of creators or copyright holders to obtain economic benefits for their creations. In practice, there are many violations committed by Instagram account users by reuploading creative videos of Tiktok content creators without permission to the creator. The rise of copyright infringement against Tiktok content creator creative videos carried out by other parties, hinders the development of creativity in the field of cinematography and decreases income to creators. The results showed that all creative video works created are protected by Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, as long as the party concerned can prove that his work is his creation. In the terms of service on Tiktok, there is already copyright protection by granting a non-exclusive license to works uploaded by their creators. This research was conducted to find out a truth and legal reality that occurs in society. The legal relationship between Tiktok content creators and Instagram account users will be born if there is an agreement based on a contract as stipulated in the Civil Code. The sanctions contained in Law Number 28 of 2014 have regulated sanctions for copyright infringement. For dispute resolution, it can be through litigation or non-litigation. Copyright claims can be made to the Commercial Court. We recommend that the lawsuit be carried out after a criminal verdict that has permanent legal force. In taking creative videos of Tiktok content creators, Instagram users should ask permission first to the Tiktok content creator.
Analysis of Factors That Influence Consumption Expenditures of Post-Pandemic Family Hope Program Assistance Recipients in Blitar City, East Java Province
Authors: Karin Avida Faricha , Purwaningsih Yunastiti , Mulyanto Mulyanto
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the factors that influence consumer expenditure in households receiving the Family Hope Program in Blitar City. The independent variables used are the income of the head of the family and the number of family dependents. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to households receiving Family Hope Program assistance in Blitar City. The analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of partial and simultaneous research show that the variables of income of the head of the family and number of family dependents influence the consumption expenditure of households receiving Family Hope Program assistance in Blitar City. So that people with government assistance to increase the income of poor households, the government can increase entrepreneurial interest by providing working capital and coaching for poor households.
Technological Aspects of Returnable Material Introducing within Die Casting Technology
Authors: Gaspar Stefan , Pasko Jan
Published: October 2024

Recent survey in manufacturing of aluminium alloy casts, which are now deeply implemented into fast developing car, shipbuilding and aviation industries, is focused on increasing of utility and quantitative properties of a cast to gain its high levels of mechanical properties at reasonable costs. One way how to minimize manufacturing costs is using returnable material at the manufacturing process. The submitted paper deals with an analysis of influence of the percentage proportion of returnable material in a batch on technological manufacturing of aluminium alloy casts. In the experimental part are described the performed experiments aimed to analyse returnable material impact to cast quality represented by monitored mechanical property – a permanent „s“ deformation.