bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inhibition of TRF1 can accelerate aging and induce autophagy through the P53-SIRT6 pathway in glioblastoma multiforme
Authors: Hao Mingying , Nie Ziyang , Liu Siqi , Huang Xinyu , Wang Feng , Geng Xin , Wang Fei
Published: October 2023

Objective
To study the effect of TRF1 on the growth and proliferation of GBM and the specific underlying molecular mechanism.
Methods
First, we investigated whether TRF1 is an oncogene in GBM by bioinformatics. Next, we knocked down TRF1 in GBM cells, treated the cells with NMN (which activates SIRT6), and then investigated the growth and proliferation of the cells. And we measured the level of telomere DNA damage in these cells. Then, the biological relationship among TRF1, P53, and SIRT6 was determined by STRING database analysis, Western blotting and qRT-PCR. Finally, we examined the levels of cellular senescence and autophagy.
Results
TRF1 is an important oncogene in GBM. TRF1 knockdown significantly inhibited the growth and proliferation of GBM cells. SIRT6 contributed to reversing the TRF1 knockdown-mediated decrease in GBM cell viability. Knocking down TRF1 caused telomere damage in GBM cells, while SIRT6 attenuated this telomere damage. In GBM cells, inhibition of TRF1 decreased SIRT6 expression through the P53 pathway. In addition, knockdown of TRF1 lead to senescence and induced autophagy in GBM cells, while SIRT6 inhibited cellular aging and autophagy.
Conclusion
Knocking down TRF1 can accelerate aging and autophagy in GBM through P53-SIRT6 pathway.
Novel Optofluidic Refractometer Based on Wedge Interferometry for Handheld Testing Devices
Authors: Gaber Noha
Published: October 2023

Interferometric methods are known for their high sensitivity, but on the expense of their large size. By using wedge interferometry, the size can be drastically reduced while maintaining adequate detection capabilities. In this article, a miniaturized refractometer based on this interferometer type is demonstrated to be able to achieve Sensitivity of 3.65×10-5 RIE/pixel and Detection Limit of 8.7×10-5 RIE for bulk refractometry of glucose aqueous solution. The device consists of two semitransparent mirrors made of glass slide coated by sputtered Aluminum thin film, enclosing a tapered frame that maintains one mirror slightly tilted with respect to the other, and simultaneously encloses the liquid under test. This structure causes interference pattern that depends on the refractive index of the test liquid when illuminated by a collimated laser beam. Analytical modeling is developed for the structure, from which a very promising estimation of the sensitivity is evaluated that exceeds the state-of-the-art for volume refractometry, and can be achieved upon using suitable microfabrication techniques. Numerical simulations are also presented for principle validation. The proposed novel device opens a new avenue for optofluidic detection and is very suitable for point-of-care-testing and handheld devices due to its compact size, simple and cheap fabrication.
Validation and Psychometric Testing of the Arabic Version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale Among the Saudi Arabian General Population
Authors: BinDhim Nasser F. , Althumiri Nora A. , Ad-Dab’bagh Yasser , Alqahtani Mohammed M. J. , Alshayea Ahmad Kassab , Al-Luhaidan Sulaiman M. , Svendrovski Anton , Al-Duraihem Rashed Abdullah , Alhabeeb Abdulhameed Abdullah
Published: October 2023

Objective This study aimed to validate the Arabic Version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (Arabic-MHLS) among the Saudi Arabian general population, assessing its internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and structural validity. Methods A total of 700 Arabic-speaking Saudi adults were randomly selected to complete the electronic questionnaire in May 2023, which generated 544 participants. Data were coded and stored in the ZdataCloud research data collection system database. Test-retest reliability was assessed using a subsample of 48 participants who completed the questionnaire twice, with a one-week interval. Structural validity was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Results The Arabic-MHLS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.89). EFA revealed a four-factor model closely resembling the model identified in the Slovenian validation of MHLS, with factor loadings ranging from 0.40 to 0.85. The four factors included knowledge of mental health disorders, knowledge of help-seeking, knowledge of self-help strategies, and knowledge of professional help also showed good internal consistency. Conclusion The Arabic-MHLS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health literacy in the Saudi Arabian general population. However, further research is needed to refine the measurement tool and understand the complex relationships between mental health literacy and other mental health-related concepts. This will contribute to the development of targeted interventions and policies aimed at improving mental health literacy and promoting mental well-being in the Saudi Arabian population and beyond.
Early trajectories and moderators of autistic language phenotypes: a longitudinal study in preschoolers
Authors: Latrèche* Kenza , Godel* Michel , Franchini Martina , Journal Fiona , Kojovic Nada , Schaer Marie
Published: October 2023

Language difficulties in autism emerge early and significantly impact social functioning and quality of life. Despite their wide heterogeneity, autistic language abilities can be parsed into three distinct phenotypes. Language Unimpaired (LU) exhibit near-typical verbal performance, Language Impaired (LI) show significant alterations in language structure, and Minimally Verbal (MV) display limited verbal abilities. However, little is known about the early trajectories and moderators specific to each phenotype. Here, we used a longitudinal sample of 286 preschoolers with autism and 85 typically developing (aged 1.5–5.7 y.o.), yielding 1164 visits. Our cluster analysis replicated the three well-established autistic language phenotypes (LU, n = 86; LI, n = 85; MV, n = 44) and revealed their specific early trajectories. At age 2.5, LU could be identified by their higher general cognition compared to the other phenotypes, while MV were characterized by a major delay in non-verbal cognition. Moreover, the presence of early stereotyped language specifically predicted LU’s later verbal performance, while LI language outcome was improved by early behavioral intervention. In conclusion, we provided a fine-grained description of early trajectories and moderators of autistic language phenotypes in a longitudinal sample exposed to French language, paving the way toward personalized medicine to autistic language difficulties.

*The authors would like to note that Kenza Latrèche and Michel Godel contributed equally to the study.
Pediatric rectosigmoid atypical juvenile polyps presenting with anal prolapse and acute bleeding: a case report and a comprehensive review of the literature.
Authors: Montero Javier Arredondo , Vega Elena Carracedo , Lizarraga Socorro Razquin , Anaut Mónica Bronte , Hernández-Martín Sara , Piña Gina de Lima , Troyas Rosa Guarch
Published: October 2023

Rectosigmoid solitary juvenile polyps are benign lesions, relatively frequent in childhood. The clinical debut of a pediatric polyp with bleeding is relatively frequent, but there are very few reports of anal prolapse of polyps. We present the case of a 7-year-old female patient with no previous history who presented with anal prolapse of a polyp with acute bleeding. An urgent endoscopic examination was performed and two rectosigmoid polypoid lesions were found and resected. The anatomopathological study showed that these were two hamartomatous polyps with mild dysplasia. The patient is asymptomatic and is being followed up. The existing reports in the medical literature of this entity are scarce. In a pediatric patient with an anal prolapse, this entity should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Klasik Isı Pompali Kurutucunun Performans Ve Sürdürülebilirlik Analizinin Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi
Authors: ATALAY Halil
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada klasik ısı pompalı kurutucunun deneysel olarak enerji ve ekserji tabanlı performans analizi değerlendirilmiş ve ekserji verilerine bağlı olarak sürdürülebilirlik açısından incelenmiştir. Deneysel çalışmalarda kefal havyarı olarak bilinen botarganın kurutma karakteristiği belirlenmiştir. Yapılan deneylerde botarga 40⁰C sabit sıcaklıkta yaş baza göre ortalama %50-55 nem içeriğinden %16-17 nem içeriğine düşürülünceye kadar kurutulmuştur. Çalışmanın temel amaçlarını ısı pompalı kurutucunun performans ve sürdürülebilirliğini deneysel olarak kanıtlamak ve hassas bir ürün olan botarganın kuruma davranışlarını tespit etmek şeklinde belirtmek mümkündür. Deneyler sonucunda sistemin ekserji verimliliğinin %67.28 - %78.98 aralığında değiştiği gözlemlenmiştir. Buna ek olarak yapılan kurutulmuş botarga üzerinde yapılan gıda analiz sonuçlarına göre ortalama nem ve su aktivesi değerlerinin ise sırasıyla %16.2 ve 0.7198 olduğu belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar ısı pompalı kurutucunun özellikle enerji ve ekserji performansı açısından oldukça verimli bir sistem olduğunu ve hassas bir ürün olan botarganın sabit sıcaklıkta zarar görmeden kurutulabileceğini açıkça ortaya koymuştur.
Nesnelerin İnterneti Uygulamalarıyla Rezervasyon Sistemli ve PV Destekli Bir Elektrikli Araç Şarj İstasyonunun İşletimi: Bir Üniversite Örneği
Authors: KIRAT Oğuz , ÇİÇEK Alper
Published: October 2023

Taşımacılık sektörü kaynaklı karbon salınımı çevre kirliliği ve iklim değişikliği problemlerinin en önemli sebepleri arasında görülmektedir. Bu sebeple sıfır karbon elektrikli araçlara (EA) giderek yoğun bir ilgi gösterilmektedir. Bu çalışmada Trakya Üniversitesi kampüsünde yer aldığı düşünülen fotovoltaik enerji sistemi destekli bir EA şarj istasyonunun optimum işletim problemi ele alınmaktadır. Üniversite personeli ve öğrencilerine hizmet ettiği düşünülen istasyonda şarj işlemi rezervasyon sistemi üzerinden gerçekleştirilmektedir. EA şarj rezervasyonunun yürütülebilmesi açısından ayrıca çalışma kapsamında bir mobil uygulama da tasarlanmıştır. EA, kullanıcının mobil cihazı ve şarj istasyonu üzerindeki sensörler arasında iletişim, nesnelerin interneti teknolojileriyle gerçekleştirilmektedir. Şarj istasyonunda yavaş ve hızlı şarj üniteleri EA sahiplerinin enerji ihtiyaçlarına sunulmaktadır. Ayrıca istasyon ile entegre olduğu düşünülen PV sistem, şarj istasyonuna enerji desteği sağlamaktadır. Fazla enerji ise enerji piyasasında satılarak kâr elde edilebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada önerilen yapı karışık tam sayılı doğrusal programlama yöntemi kullanılarak modellenmiştir. Çalışmanın etkinliğini test etmek amacıyla PV sistemin enerji üretimini belirlemek için gerçek küresel radyasyon verisi kullanılarak çeşitli durum çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre PV destekli şarj istasyonu modeli üniversitenin EA şarj yükü talebinin karşılanması açısından ileride gerçekleştirilecek çalışmalar için iyi bir referans olma potansiyeline sahiptir. Ayrıca, önerilen yapıya PV sistemin eklenmesi ile elde edilen kazanç %30 artmaktadır.
Urbanisierung und Lebensraumverluste - Verbreitung der Orchideen im Raum Bonn
Authors: Schreck Lukas , Möseler Bodo Maria
Published: October 2023

Im Kontext von Industrialisierung und Wirtschaftswachstum griff und greift der Mensch in immer stärkerem Maße in die Struktur der Landschaft ein. Elemente der Naturlandschaft wie Wälder und Moore, aber auch Elemente der anthropogenen bäuerlichen Kulturlandschaft wie landwirtschaftliche Nutzflächen werden auch heute noch in zunehmendem Maße für Siedlungs-, Gewerbe- und Verkehrsflächen in Anspruch genommen. Der daraus resultierende Flächenverlust ist für den dauerhaften Bestand vieler unterschiedlicher Lebensräume mit ihren freilebenden Pflanzen- und Tierarten existenzbedrohend. Dieses Phänomen ist keineswegs neu, sondern begann schon mit der Sesshaftwerdung des Menschen, die ihrerseits jedoch auch zur Entstehung neuer, anthropogener Lebensräume führte. Für das gesamte Rheinland liegen seit der Landesaufnahme durch Jean Joseph Tranchot ab 1801 topographische Karten aus verschiedenen Epochen vor. Anhand dieser historischen Darstellungen lässt sich die Veränderung der Landschaft infolge der zunehmenden Urbanisierung der Region Bonn bis heute dokumentieren. Aus naturschutzfachlicher Sicht ist jedoch nicht nur der Flächenverlust, sondern vor allem der Verlust an Lebensräumen von großer Bedeutung. Die qualitative Auswirkung des Landschaftswandels kann diesen Karten jedoch nur bedingt entnommen werden. Deshalb wurde auf historische floristische Inventuren der Region Bonn zurückgegriffen, die bis 1792 datiert werden können. Aus diesen Werken wurden stellvertretend jedoch nur die Daten der Orchidaceae genutzt: Seit jeher gilt den Orchideen von Fachleuten und Laien gleichermaßen ein großes botanisches Interesse, weshalb die Verbreitung dieser Artengruppe schon immer vergleichsweise genau erfasst wurde. In der vorliegenden Studie werden daher die verfügbaren historischen (und rezenten) Verbreitungsdaten der Orchidaceae im Raum Bonn als Indikatoren für den Verlust an Biotoptypen in der Region genutzt.
Diversität und Ökologie limnischer Rotalgen im Baybachtal (Rheinland-Pfalz)
Authors: Soudy Mustafa , Killmann Dorothee , Fischer Eberhard
Published: October 2023

Im März und April 2019 wurde die Rotalgenflora des Baybachs (nördliches Rheinland-Pfalz) kartiert. Hierbei konnten die sieben Arten Audouinella hermannii, Batrachospermum helminthosum, Hildenbrandia rivularis, Lemanea fluviatilis, Paralemanea annulata, P. catenata und P. torulosa nachgewiesen werden. Die Rotalgen zeigen eine deutliche räumliche Zonierung im Baybach: Batrachospermum helminthosum ist nur mit wenigen Exemplaren im Quellbereich zu finden, im Mittellauf des Baybachs befinden sich reiche Vorkommen von Lemanea- und Paralemanea-Arten, auf denen gelegentlich Audouinella hermannii als Epiphyt sitzt. Im Mündungsbereich an der Mosel gibt es reiche Vorkommen von Hildenbrandia rivularis.
Verbreitung, Ökologie und aktuelle Bestandssituation der Bopparder Schleifenblume (Iberis linifolia ssp. boppardensis, Brassicaceae)
Authors: Fischer Eberhard , Rumpf Annikka , Bengart Heinz , Müller Josef , Killmann Dorothee
Published: October 2023

Die Bopparder Schleifenblume (Iberis linifolia ssp. boppardensis) gilt als endemisch für den Bopparder Hamm. Die Art tritt an vier Fundorten auf und besiedelt offenen Schieferschutt im Rumicetum scutati und Dauco-Picrietum. Die Fundorte werden mit Hilfe von pflanzensoziologischen Aufnahmen charakterisiert, sie sind durch Sukzession und Eutrophierung stark gefährdet. Von 1998 bis 2019 ging die Zahl der Individuen von Iberis linifolia ssp. boppardensis am Fundort 1 von ca. 120 auf 8 Individuen zurück, am Fundort 2 von ca. 1200 auf 27 Individuen. Die Population an Fundort 3 mit ca. 150 Individuen ist vollständig verschwunden. Zum Erhalt der Art sind regelmäßige Pflegemaßnahmen, vor allem Entbuschung, notwendig.
spontane und subspontane krautige Frühlingsflora der Friedhöfe in Münster (Westfalen, Deutschland) – Ergebnisse einer semiquantitativen Bestandsaufnahme
Authors: Wittig Rüdiger
Published: October 2023

Bei einer in der erste Hälfe des Monats April 2016 und Mitte März 2017 in Münster (Westfalen, Deutschland) durchgeführten semiquantitativen Bestandsaufnahme der spontanen und subspontanen krautigen Frühlingsflora der Friedhöfe wurden insgesamt 56 Arten notiert. Am auffälligsten, weil meistens individuenreich und buntblühend, sind verwilderte Zierpflanzen, von denen 25 Arten gefunden wurden. Sieben davon kamen auf allen im Stadtgebiet gelegenen Friedhöfen vor und immerhin insgesamt 14 auf mindestens der Hälfte. Bezüglich der Artenzahl bilden einheimische ausdauernde Kräuter die zweitgrößte Gruppe, aber keine Art dieser Gruppe war auf allen Friedhöfen vorhanden und lediglich zwei auf gut bzw. genau 80 %. Von den neun gefundenen einheimischen Frühjahrs-Therophyten waren vier auf allen Friedhöfen und zwei weitere auf mehr als der Hälfte vertreten. Außerdem kamen zwei neophytische Frühjahrs- Therophyten vor, bei denen es sich in einem Fall (Cardamine corymbosa) um eine in Deutschland bisher nur selten gefundene Art handelt.
Lichenologische Notizen aus dem linksrheinischen Berg- und Hügelland in Westdeutschland
Authors: Wirth Volkmar
Published: October 2023

Von 27 Lokalitäten vom südlichen Pfälzerwald im Süden bis zur Eifel im Norden werden Artenlisten vorgelegt, die insgesamt eine erhebliche Artendiversität erkennen lassen. Ursachen dafür sind: Felsreichtum des Gebietes, geologische Vielfalt, Klimagegensätze zwischen kühl-feuchten, ozeanischen und xerothermen Regionen/Habitaten. Einige subatlantische Arten sind bereits in rechtsrheinischen Naturräumen erheblich seltener. Bemerkenswerte Funde sind Trapeliopsis wallrothii, Tremolecia atrata, Schaereria fuscocinerea, Lecidea fuliginosa, Acarospora rugulosa, Lecanactis abietina, Thelotrema lepadinum sowie der lichenicole Pilz Tremella diploschistina. Sarea coeloplata wird nachgewiesen.
Refinement of the Process Capability Index Сalculation
Authors: Haievskyi Oleh , Kvasnytskyi Viktor , Haievskyi Volodymyr , Szymura Michał , Sviridova Larisa
Published: October 2023

The variability of product performance is the reason for the introduction of special methods to ensure product quality, particularly statistical methods. These include introducing statistical process control (SPC) in production and calculating the process capability index to determine the manufacturing ability to meet the product’s quality requirements. To a large extent, the ability of a process to meet the requirements was determined by the location of the process or the mathematical expectation of the controlled quality characteristic value. Process setup center variability within the boundaries of the Shewhart control chart of the average values was supposed to be the natural state for a statistically controlled process. However, the calculation of the process capability index did not consider the possibility of a shift in the actual value of the process setup center for a controlled characteristic from its mathematical expectation. It was proposed to adjust the process capability index for the setup center’s possible deviation. It demonstrated the possibility of critical errors in determining the ability of a production process to meet requirements without considering the process setup center. The effectiveness of the proposed solutions was also demonstrated by the example of determining the ability of the welding wire manufacturing process to meet the requirements for metal yield strength of the welded joint of metal bridge span constructions.
Design and Manufacturing of Polymer Composite Materials Using Quality Management Methods
Authors: Berladir Khrystyna , Mitalova Zuzana , Pavlenko Ivan , Trojanowska Justyna , Ivanov Vitalii , Rudenko Pavlo
Published: October 2023

Many factors influence the design and manufacturing of products from polymer composite materials. The expert assessment method was applied in the article for the corresponding analysis. A cause-and-effect diagram was built as a result of a preliminary analysis of the influence of factors on the primary indicator of product quality indicators (e.g., wear resistance). Based on the expert assessment results and quality function deployment analysis, the most critical factors affecting wear resistance were obtained: polymer brand, filler shape and size, technological parameters of mixing, pressing, sintering, and mechanical processing. Their impact was studied to establish quantitative dependencies. A stable value of the wear resistance of the product in the manufacturing process can be ensured by timely adjustment of the mixing, pressing, and sintering modes. As a result of the structural analysis of the process of developing materials with predetermined properties at the enterprise according to the IDEF0 methodology, the importance of assessing the risks associated with the process of multi-criteria optimization of their main quality indicators was confirmed.
Genetic Diversity of New Almond Accessions from Central Asian and Cold-adapted North American Germplasm
Authors: McCord Per , Singh Vishal , Kaundal Amita , Roper Teryl
Published: October 2023

We evaluated the genetic diversity of a newly available collection of 94 almond [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb] accessions from the former Improving Perennial Plants for Food and Bioenergy (IPPFBE) Foundation. Most of the collection (87 accessions) were collected as seeds from trees growing in the central Asian nations of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and included several examples of Prunus bucharica (Korsh.) Hand.-Mazz, and related wild species. Of the remaining accessions, six were sourced from a nursery in northern Utah in the United States, and one was a seedling of ‘Nonpareil’, a major commercial cultivar. DNA fingerprints were generated from 10 simple sequence repeat markers. To evaluate the comparative diversity of these new accessions, 66 accessions from the US Department of Agriculture, National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) almond germplasm collection near Davis, CA, USA, were also included. These NPGS accessions were chosen to represent those collected in similar regions of Central Asia and the Caucasus. The fingerprints were analyzed via hierarchical clustering, principal components analysis (PCA), and discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC). Hierarchical clustering suggested that half of the Utah-sourced accessions are closely related to each other and to the ‘Nonpareil’ seedling. Additional close relationships were detected (including at least one duplication or mislabeling), and two P. bucharica accessions from the IPPFBE collection were separated from the rest of the collection. A plot of the first two principal components clearly separated wild almond relatives (P. bucharica and Prunus fenzliana Fritsch) from the remaining accessions. PCA after removal of the wild species separated the ‘Nonpareil’ seedling, the Utah-sourced accessions, and many of the IPPFBE accessions (mostly from Uzbekistan) from nearly all other individuals. The third principal component identified an additional population structure that separated groups of predominantly IPPFBE or NPGS accessions. DAPC showed a considerable admixture of accessions from Azerbaijan, and a little to no admixture of accessions from Georgia and Tajikistan. These results suggest that central Asian/Caucasian almond germplasm is generally distinct from ‘Nonpareil’ and its relatives, and that although there is overlap between the NPGS and IPPFBE collections from this region, the IPPFBE collection does enhance the diversity of available almond germplasm.
Prospects For the Development of Russian-language Media in Germany
Authors: Werner N. V.
Published: October 2023

This paper represents the analysis of the place and role of the Russian-language media abroad, in particular in Germany, for various types of diasporas, especially for the Russian diaspora. The author provides the classification of types of media used by the Russian diaspora (television, Internet, printed newspapers and radio), and the list of specific features of media use among people with a migration background. The analysis is based on v ARD/ZDF study “Media and Migrants” and the revies of various authors in the relevant field. At the end the author shares his opinion on the prospects for the development of the Russian-language media in Germany.
The importance of water depth distribution maps in the sprinkler irrigation system performance assessment
Authors: Rezayati Amir Mohammad , Liaghat Abdolmajid , Sharifipour Majid , Ghameshlou Arezoo N.
Published: October 2023

The assessment of sprinkler system performance is crucial in ensuring the efficient use of water resources. The commonly used indicators of the uniformity of water distribution in sprinkler systems are Christiansen's uniformity (CU) and distribution uniformity (DU) coefficients. A more comprehensive analysis of water distribution is essential in situations where the reliability of these coefficients as indicators of water distribution patterns is limited. In the present research, distribution maps of water depth were prepared from water application profiles using catch cans experiments that were carried out in the research farm of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Faculty of the University of Tehran, which is located in Alborz province. In this way, water application profile data were obtained at different operating pressures (200, 250, 300, 350, and 400 kPa). By using this data, 2D and 3D distribution maps of water depth were created due to the overlapping of sprinklers in different arrangements, spacing, and pressures. In addition, CU and DU coefficients in square, rectangular, and triangular arrangements with different spacing and pressures from 200 to 400 kPa. A total of 11,250 different simulations were calculated and analyzed. Distribution maps of water depth contribute to advancing the understanding of sprinkler irrigation system performance and aid in the optimization of water management practices.
Thermal properties of treatment wetlands operated under freezing conditions
Authors: Grebenshchykova Zhanna , Forquet Nicolas , Brisson Jacques , Lachapelle-T Xavier , Comeau Yves , Chazarenc Florent
Published: October 2023

The use of treatment wetlands (TWs) presents particular challenges in regions with sub-zero winter temperatures, due to reduced biological activity and risk of pipe breakage or clogging due to freezing. We studied the vertical temperature distribution in four pilot-scale TWs exposed to winter temperatures in order to determine the impact of operational system parameters and the role of insulation on heat conservation inside the filtering bed. The overall temperature pattern was similar in all wetlands, with a trend of increasing temperature from the surface toward the bottom during the cold season. No freezing was detected in the wetlands despite average daily temperatures as low as −20 °C. Influent water temperature and hydraulic loading had a stronger influence on TW temperatures in winter than air temperature. The vertical distribution of temperatures in TWs is more sensitive to hydraulic loading variation in the percolating operating condition than in the saturated flow with forced aeration configuration. Our results suggest that TW systems can remain operational under cold winter conditions provided the surface is properly insulated by vegetation, mulch and/or snow.
deslumbramento contemplativo como processo de construção de conhecimento
Authors: Rodrigues Ellen Nogueira
Published: October 2023

As experiências de deslumbramento que visam promover a perplexidade, a formulação de hipóteses e a investigação do significado da experiência humana nas práticas de ensino são escassas. Portanto, o presente artigo tem como objetivo identificar e analisar a educação do deslumbramento contemplativo articulada por Anders Schinkel para o campo educacional e a educação moral. Este trabalho, de natureza teórica, se apoia no referencial teórico do pensamento filosófico educacional de Schinkel, no qual analisaremos as principais obras do autor. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam o potencial do deslumbramento contemplativo para o reconhecimento dos limites do conhecimento humano, ao proporcionar uma postura de atenção receptiva para algo que é familiar e promove novas possibilidades, bem como concepções abrangentes e profundas da realidade. Além disso, o deslumbramento abre horizontes para estabelecermos um tipo de relacionamento com o mundo de apreciação, respeito e cuidado diante da humanidade e as formas de vida.
Assessment of Water Quality Index and Pollution Load Capacity in the Sukowidi River and Bendo River, Banyuwangi Region
Authors: Rachmansyah Arief
Published: October 2023

The river is a part of the surface water resource which is very potential for living. The quality of river water is greatly influenced by land use and human activities in the catchment area. Increasing the number population in Banyuwangi Region and its activity has the potential to reduce the water quality of the river, especially in the Sukowidi and Bendo catchment area, therefore it is necessary to assess the water quality. This research was conducted to identify the source of pollutants and determine the pollution index, status of water pollution, as well as to determine pollution load capacity. The data analysis was carried out quantitatively and graphically, and spatially with the QUAL2Kw and the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) by usingÂ ArcGIS 10.4.1. Land use on the two rivers is slightly different, that is rural, suburban, and urban areas. The pollution sources in the study area were point source and non-point source. The results showed that the pollution status of the Sukowidi River was "Light Polluted" and the high pollutant load carrying capacity had total suspended solids and nitrates. Meanwhile, in the Bendo River, the pollution status is not polluted yet and the pollutant load carrying capacity is on the quality standards. These findings provide valuable information and guidance for the Banyuwangi Regency government to decide on land use policy.
Predictive Criterion Validity of the Parsley Symptom Index Against the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 in a Chronic Disease Cohort: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Williams Hants , Steinberg Sarah , Leon Kendall , Vingum Ryan , Hu Mengyao , Berzin Robin , Hagg Heather , Hanaway Patrick
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Approximately 60% of US adults live with chronic disease, imposing a significant burden on patients and the health care system. With the rise of telehealth, patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) have emerged as pivotal tools for managing chronic disease. While numerous PROMs exist, few have been designed explicitly for telehealth settings. The Parsley Symptom Index (PSI) is an electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) developed specifically for telehealth environments.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim is to determine whether the PSI predicts changes in the established Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 (PROMIS-10) Global Health, a 10-question short form.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from 367 unique patients, amassing 1170 observations between August 30, 2017, and January 30, 2023. Patients completed the PSI and the PROMIS-10 multiple times throughout the study period. Using univariate regression models, we assess the predictive criterion validity of the PSI against PROMIS-10 scores.

RESULTS

This study revealed significant relationships between the PSI and PROMIS-10 physical and mental health scores through comprehensive univariate analyses, thus establishing support for the criterion validity of the PSI. These analyses highlighted the PSI’s potential as an insightful tool for understanding and predicting both mental and physical health dimensions.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings emphasize the importance of the PSI in capturing the nuanced interactions between symptomatology and health outcomes. These insights reinforce the value of the PSI in clinical contexts and support its potential as a versatile tool in both research and practice.
Exploring the Purchase and Use of Drone Aerial Camera from the Viewpoint of Technological Theoretical Models That Influence Domestic Graphic Art Creators
Authors: Ling Chien-Hao , Liao Pei-Ling
Published: October 2023

The growth of Taiwan's camera drone, commonly used in today's film and media industries, has allowed more people to see the deeper beauty of Taiwan, and a wave of drone purchases and use has arisen in Taiwan. This is a business opportunity in the sky. While artists around the world have been widely using drone aerial cameras in their art creations, it is worthwhile to explore the willingness of domestic graphic artists to purchase and use drone aerial cameras. Therefore, this study attempts to use the "Task-Technology Fit Theory (TTF)" and the "Diffusion of Innovations (DOI)" as the theoretical basis for the empirical study. The study will be conducted using an online survey (online questionnaire) with a sample of 300 participants, and the hypotheses will be statistically analyzed through structural equation modeling using SmartPLS. The results of the study can be used by graphic artists as a reference for the use and purchase intentions of technological products and to enhance the presentation of high spatial aesthetics.
Overview of Feminism Translation Theories in Western Countries and China
Authors: Jun Wu
Published: October 2023

This study aims to explore the development of feminist translation theory in both Western and Chinese contexts, as well as its significance in translation studies and society at large. Feminist translation is inseparable from the backdrop of the feminist movement and its relationship with language, where language plays a pivotal role in constructing social roles, highlighting the close relationship between feminism and translation. The paper not only emphasizes the contributions of Western feminist translators such as Flotow and Simon but also analyzes the dissemination and developmental trajectory of feminist translation theory in China. It delineates the characteristics and impacts of different developmental stages. The radical nature and cultural diversity inherent in feminist translation theory result in varied developmental processes across different countries. Overall, this theory continues to evolve, warranting a dialectical perspective, and the process of localizing feminist translation theory in China presents both challenges and potentials, offering new perspectives for further research.
Antecedentes de los factores emocionales asociados a la obesidad
Authors: Lezama Leyva Georgina Paulina
Published: October 2023

Las emociones en el área psicológica son fenómenos estudiados ampliamente, sin embargo, emociones sociales como la culpa y vergüenza se han tomado poco en consideración, siendo delegadas de la importancia que tienen en la vida cotidiana, es un territorio poco desarrollado en el campo psicológico. En la sociedad mexicana son pocos los estudios que profundizan en las emociones de culpa y vergüenza otorgándoles un lugar casi nulo dentro de la investigación como sino existieran o fueran ajenos al individuo y a la sociedad, pero a pesar de la poca relevancia puesta en dichas emociones, sentirse culpable o avergonzado es claramente influenciado por la concepción moral infundada en el núcleo familiar. Es necesario extender y profundizar los conocimientos de estás emociones en la sociedad mexicana para saber si experimentan las emociones de culpa y/o vergüenza y proponer un modelo de intervención con la finalidad de brindar las herramientas que puedan ser necesarias en las áreas clínica y social.
Arreglo plano de 32 elementos para comunicaciones satelitales en banda L
Authors: Trejo León Alejandro , Martínez Zúñiga Fabiola , Del villar Ramírez Rodrigo Sebastián , Sosa Pedroza Jorge Roberto
Published: October 2023

Se presenta en este trabajo el diseño de un arreglo de antenas de parche de geometría optimizada con un reflector plano;
Los parches fueron caracterizados con un ancho de banda de 1 GHz y una impedancia de entrada de 50 Ω y la interconexión del arreglo se logra por medio de una red de microcinta. La red que alimenta los parches se modela para ser parte del arreglo plano. El arreglo ha sido diseñado con un ancho de banda de 200 MHz para transmisión y recepción del satélite Morelos III con 1.6265 GHz a 1.6455 GHz del enlace ascendente y de 1.525 GHz a 1.544 GHz para el enlace descendente.
Calibración y verificación de la recuperación de un ligante asfáltico en tricloroetileno mediante el equipo de rotavapor
Authors: Limeta Dionet Esbeydi Janet , Delgado Alamilla Horacio , López Lara Teresa
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo evalúa las temperaturas de extracción por el método de Rotavapor, con el objetivo de encontrar la temperatura óptima de extracción para minimizar el endurecimiento por calor y maximizar la recuperación del disolvente en el ligante asfáltico.
Para comprobar el impacto que ocasiona la temperatura en el ligante asfáltico; se empleó el equipo Reómetro de corte dinámico (DSR, por sus siglas en inglés), donde se midió el desempeño con el parámetro G*/sen δ, así mismo se evaluó la deformación con el ensayo de Recuperación Elástica por Creep Repetido (MSCR), cabe destacar, que la normativa específica que la evaluación se debe realizar con asfalto producto de RTFO, pero para fines de investigación se realizó como en condición original.
El estudio consta de tres etapas; en la primera etapa se hizo la “Calibración del ensayo”, para determinar un procedimiento que asegure la reproducibilidad de las mediciones sin afectar las características del ligante evaluado, se tomarón porciones de 10 y 30 gramos de un ligante asfáltico sin modificar, los cuáles fueron disueltos en trocloroetileno, para posteriormente hacer las recuperaciones en el Rotavapor a temperaturas de 110 y 140°C; basándose en los resultados obtenidos se siguió con la segunda etapa, que consistió en verificar si la condición establecida era válida para cualquier tipo de ligante. Finalmente, se fabricó mezcla con los dos tipos de ligante asfáltico evaluados en las etapas anteriores. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la temperatura de extracción óptima es a 140°C, sin embargo, se recomienda ampliar la investigación con pruebas químicas, para determinar un procedimiento para ligantes modificados, ya que con los resultados obtenidos en la prueba del MSCR, se tuvo variaciones de hasta 234.4%. Así mismo, se concluyó que el ensayo de RTFO envejece más al ligante asfáltico, que el mezclado y la compactación hecho en el laboratorio para la fabricación de probetas.
Aspectos poblacionales y desplazamiento de mariposas Hamadryas (Nymphalidae) en distintos usos de suelo en los Montes de María, Colombia
Authors: Madrid-Peralta Beder D. , Martínez-Hernández Neis J.
Published: October 2023

Los estudios poblacionales de mariposas en el Caribe colombiano son escasos, razón por la cual se analizó la estructura poblacional y el desplazamiento de Hamadryas Hübner (1806) en diferentes usos del suelo en un paisaje fragmentado en los Montes de María, San Jacinto, Bolívar. Se realizaron 6 muestreos entre marzo y junio de 2018. En el área de estudio se ubicaron 7 estaciones donde se colocaron 5 trampas Van Someren-Rydon cebadas con mezcla de fruta fermentada. Mediante el método de captura-marcaje-recaptura, se registraron 541 individuos del género Hamadryas (312 machos - 229 hembras). La especie más abundante fue H. feronia (Linnaeus, 1758) con 291 individuos registrados y la menos frecuente H. amphinome (Linnaeus, 1767) con 33 registros. Las proporciones sexuales variaron, aunque el número de machos siempre fue mayor y las hembras experimentaron una mayor distancia de desplazamiento. La estructura de edades y las recapturas mostraron un pico de emergencia de imagos entre abril-junio. Por último, la variación de la abundancia de Hamadryas se asocia, principalmente, con la cobertura del dosel, indicando que este factor juega un papel determinante en la dinámica poblacional de este grupo de mariposas.
Respuesta de los escarabajos carroñeros Nicrophorus olidus y Oxelytrum discicolle (Coleoptera: Silphidae) a la restauración activa y pasiva en un paisaje de bosque de niebla en México
Authors: Díaz García Juan M. , López-Barrera Fabiola , Pineda Eduardo
Published: October 2023

La restauración activa y la restauración pasiva son estrategias utilizadas para recuperar paisajes forestales. Pocos estudios han evaluado la recuperación de la fauna comparando diferentes estrategias de restauración de la misma edad en un paisaje tropical. En este estudio comparamos la abundancia y la frecuencia de presencia de los escarabajos carroñeros Nicrophorus olidus y Oxelytrum discicolle, entre un bosque en restauración pasiva de 23 años (RP), un bosque en restauración activa de 23 años (RA), un pastizal ganadero y un bosque de niebla. Analizamos cómo varían las poblaciones de los escarabajos entre temporadas climáticas y examinamos la relación de 10 variables del hábitat con la respuesta de los escarabajos. Nicrophorus olidus fue más abundante en RA y O. discicolle en RP. La abundancia de ambas especies varió entre temporadas. La respuesta de N. olidus a la restauración estuvo relacionada con las coberturas del dosel y del helecho Pteridium arachnoideum. La abundancia de O. discicolle no estuvo relacionada con ninguna variable. Cada estrategia de restauración ofrece condiciones ambientales que influyen de manera diferencial en las especies, aun cuando pertenecen al mismo gremio. Destacamos la importancia de restaurar paisajes con estrategias complementarias que contribuyan a recuperar poblaciones de distintas especies.
Trabajo doméstico no remunerado: consumo e inversión en capital humano de las familias mexicanas
Authors: Ceballos Mina Owen Eli , Duque García Carlos Alberto
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo estudia el comportamiento de la magnitud de trabajo doméstico no remunerado (TDNR) a lo largo del ingreso familiar, distinguiendo entre producción de bienes de consumo e inversión. La propuesta teórica predice que conforme incrementa el ingreso monetario, el tiempo dedicado a la inversión en capital humano aumenta en detrimento de la producción doméstica de consumo. Se usaron datos de la ENUT-2019 (INEGI, 2023) y un modelo semiparamétrico en dos etapas para estimar las horas de TDNR dedicadas a la inversión y al consumo sobre la distribución de ingresos. Los resultados apoyan la hipótesis teórica y son evidencia relevante para la toma de decisiones sobre la política pública en relación con la pobreza, la movilidad social y temas del bienestar.
Violencias de género e intervenciones en la escuela en la serie Merlí
Authors: Mastandrea Paula Belén , Binimelis-Adell Mar , Coll-Planas Gerard , Morena-Balaguer Diana , Cambra-Badii Irene
Published: October 2023

En el presente trabajo se analizan las violencias de género en el ámbito escolar a través de la serie catalana Merlí (2015-2018). Se realiza un análisis de contenido de las tres temporadas de la serie con el fin de describir sus tramas narrativas y estudiar cuáles son los imaginarios sociales que se muestran sobre las violencias de género y las intervenciones que hace la escuela para abordar estos episodios. Se identifican siete tramas de violencias de género, ejercidas por distintos miembros de la comunidad educativa, y un abordaje institucional tradicional, mayoritariamente individual y punitivo-correctivo. Solamente en un caso hay un enfoque preventivo. Se concluye que los imaginarios sociales presentes en la serie brindan una aproximación a lo que ocurre en la realidad escolar, por lo que Merlí se presenta como un recurso valioso para pensar actividades educativas con docentes y estudiantes para tratar las violencias de género.
La música como recurso educativo en la enseñanza de la historia y el patrimonio
Authors: Hernández-de la Cruz José Manuel , Martínez-Rodríguez Marta , García-Ceballos Silvia , Rivero Gracia Pilar
Published: October 2023

La música, como reflejo de una época, tiene la capacidad de expresar diferentes entornos sociales y culturales, pero ¿conocen los futuros docentes su valor en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje de las ciencias sociales? Se analiza la significación que el alumnado del Grado de Maestro/a en Educación Primaria de España le otorga a la música como recurso educativo para la enseñanza de la historia y el patrimonio. Los datos recopilados, a través de un cuestionario, revelan la importancia de la música en el ámbito educativo como recurso para la motivación y el desarrollo de emociones y valores identitarios según los futuros docentes. Los resultados permiten concluir que, aunque los estudiantes entienden la música como un recurso positivo en la enseñanza de la historia, consideran que no han recibido formación suficiente sobre su utilización, lo cual debe ser un punto de reflexión para los docentes universitarios encargados de su formación inicial.
Elementos para caracterizar un nuevo estilo de desarrollo
Authors: Arellano Almanza Saúl
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es plantear una caracterización general del estilo1 de desarrollo que sería deseable para toda sociedad que busque garantizar los derechos humanos y proteger en todo momento la dignidad humana. Para ello, en la introducción se construye un resumen de las perspectivas teóricas que han tenido mayor influencia en el debate, pero también en el diseño e implementación de políticas y directrices de acción internacionales, regionales y nacionales para promover el desarrollo; en el primer capítulo se plantean consideraciones relativas a por qué es preferible la postura teórica que aboga por entender a la justicia como justicia distributiva; mientras que en el segundo capítulo se exponen los elementos que permiten caracterizar un estilo de desarrollo deseable en el siglo xxi.
RACE Resource Aware Cost-Efficient Scheduler for Cloud Fog Environment
Authors: . Nagaveni , . Amaresh
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Fog computing is one of the new computing structures which takes the Cloud to the verge of the network. The structure is formulated for applications that need low latency. Fog Computing has been projected to improve the disadvantages of Cloud Computing. The system is confronted with the variability of dynamic resources that are heterogeneous and distributed. Hence, efficient scheduling and resource allocation are necessary to maximize the use of these resources and the satisfaction of users. In this paper, a resource-aware scheduler RACE (Resource Aware Cost-Efficient Scheduler) is proposed to distribute the incoming application modules to Fog devices that maximize resource utilization at the Fog layer, reduces the monetary cost of using Cloud resources with minimum execution time of applications and minimum bandwidth usage. This RACE comprises of two algorithms. The Module Scheduler in RACE categorizes the incoming application modules according to their computation and bandwidth requirements which are then placed by Compare Module. Comprehensive experimental results obtained from the simulation by using ifogsim simulator show that our approach performs better in most of the cases as compared to the Traditional Cloud placement and the baseline algorithm.
Manajemen Laba Dan Kecurangan Laporan Keuangan: Industri Pariwisata Dan Rekreasi Di Indonesia
Authors: Irman Mimelientesa , Anjani Silfi Putri , Wati Yenny
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the impact of financial target, financial leverage, financial stability, and company size on earnings management and their effect on financial reporting fraud in tourism and recreation industry companies traded on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 period.
Methodology/approach: This study uses secondary data, namely data obtained indirectly. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique. There were 90 observation samples of data obtained. The analytical method of this research uses descriptive analysis and several types of evaluation using SmartPLS software.
Findings: From this reseaxch, it was concluded that only financial targets have a significant impact on earnings management and financial reporting fraud. Meanwhile, financial leverage, financial stability, and company size do not have a significant impact on earnings management and financial reporting fraud. Earnings management has no significant impact on financial reporting fraud.
Practical implications: Investors can lessen the risk of poor firm performance by focusing not only on profit-oriented financial data, but also on other investment-related data.
Originality/value: This research analyzes the most recently published concerns raised in the literature on fraud and earnings management. This study serves as a guideline for financial report readers when evaluating financial information and corporate performance.