bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Incidence and Influencing Factors of Anxiety and Depression in Individuals with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Zhang Teng , Sun Yun , Wang Weiwei , Wu Yanfei
Published: June 2024

Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is the most common type of stroke in clinical practice, and individuals with stroke are more prone to psychological disorders than healthy individuals. This study aims to explore the incidence of anxiety and depression and related influencing factors in individuals with AIS.
Methods: In brief, 680 individuals with AIS admitted to Chun'an County First People's Hospital from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected as the research subjects, and their clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were evaluated with the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) to observe the occurrence of anxiety and depression, and single-factor and multi-factor logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of anxiety and depression.
Results: Among the 680 individuals with AIS, there were 63 cases of mild anxiety (9.26%), 25 cases of moderate anxiety (3.68%), and 8 cases of severe anxiety (1.18%), with a total of 96 cases (14.12%) with anxiety symptoms. Additionally, there were 74 cases of mild depression (10.88%), 28 cases of moderate depression (4.12%), and 10 cases of severe depression (1.47%), with a total of 112 cases with depression (16.47%). The results of univariate analysis showed that there was a weak correlation between age, body mass index, disease duration, marital status, and the development of anxiety and depression in individuals with AIS (p > 0.05). Educational level, underlying diseases, family income, and place of residence were found to influence the development of anxiety and depression in individuals with AIS (p < 0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that educational level (no higher education), underlying diseases (with), family income (<50,000 yuan/year, the average exchange rate of RMB to USD was 6.7261), and place of residence (rural area) were influencing factors for the development of anxiety and depression in individuals with AIS (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Depression and anxiety are common psychological disorders in patients with AIS. The level of education (no higher education), underlying diseases (with), family income (<50,000 yuan/year), and place of residence (rural area) were risk factors that may lead to anxiety and depression in individuals with AIS. For those with risk factors for anxiety and depression, reasonable intervention should be continually provided to guide early disease prediction and treatment of anxiety and depression in individuals with AIS.
Study on the Relationship between Cerebral Blood Perfusion, Neuronal Cytokines and Cognitive Function in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Lu Hongjiang , Fang Yuan , Chen Xue , Zhang Wendan , Wang Yong
Published: June 2024

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive emergence of multiple cognitive deficits. Early diagnosis is of great significance for the intervention and treatment of AD. The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between cerebral blood perfusion, neuronal cytokines and cognitive function in patients with AD.
Methods: AD patients admitted to the 903 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force from June 2020 to January 2023 were retrospectively selected as the study objects, and 65 healthy people who underwent physical examination during the same period were included in the control group. Subjects in both groups underwent 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to observe their cerebral blood perfusion parameters. The level of cognitive function in both groups was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Venous blood was collected from both groups, and the serum levels of brain-derived neuronal factor (BDNF) and glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The correlation of serum BDNF and GDNF levels with cerebral blood perfusion parameters and MoCA score in the AD group was analyzed using Spearman analysis.
Results: The cerebral blood flow signal intensity of the left frontal lobe, right frontal lobe, left temporal lobe, right temporal lobe, left parietal lobe, right parietal lobe, left occipital lobe, and right occipital lobe of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group (p < 0.001). The visuospatial, executive functions, naming, attention, language function, abstract generalization ability, memory ability, orientation, and total MoCA scale scores were significantly lower than those of the control group (p < 0.001). The serum levels of BDNF and GDNF in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.001). The results of Spearman analysis showed that cerebral blood perfusion parameters of the left frontal lobe, right frontal lobe, left temporal lobe, right temporal lobe, left parietal lobe, right parietal lobe, left occipital lobe, and right occipital lobe were positively correlated with cognitive function scores in AD patients, serum BDNF and GDNF levels were positively correlated with cognitive function scores in AD patients, and the correlation was statistically significant (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: In AD patients, blood perfusion parameters and serum BDNF and GDNF levels were significantly lower than those of healthy people. Cerebral blood perfusion parameters of the left frontal lobe, right frontal lobe, left temporal lobe, right temporal lobe, left parietal lobe, right parietal lobe, left occipital lobe, and right occipital lobe, and BDNF and GDNF levels were positively correlated with cognitive function scores in AD patients.
Identification of Immune-Related Gene Signature in Schizophrenia
Authors: Wu Yu , Wang Zhichao , Hu Houjia , Wu Tong , Alabed Alabed Ali A. , Sun Zhenghai , Wang Yuchen , Cui Guangcheng , Cong Weiliang , Li Chengchong , Li Ping
Published: June 2024

Background: Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a type of psychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms. Our aim is to decipher the relevant mechanisms of immune-related gene signatures in SCZ.
Methods: The SCZ dataset and its associated immunoregulatory genes were retrieved using Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA). Co-expressed gene modules were determined through weighted gene correlation network analysis (WGCNA). To elucidate the functional characteristics of these clusters, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were used. Additionally, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) and Gene Set Variation Analysis (GSVA) were conducted to identify enriched pathways for the immune subgroups. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis was performed to identify core genes relevant to SCZ.
Results: A significantly higher immune score was observed in SCZ compared to control samples. Seven distinct gene modules were identified, with genes highlighted in green selected for further analysis. Using the Cell-type Identification By Estimating Relative Subsets Of RNA Transcripts (CIBERSORT) method, degrees of immune cell adhesion and accumulation related to 22 different immune cell types were calculated. Significantly enriched bioprocesses concerning the immunoregulatory genes with differential expressions included interferon-beta, IgG binding, and response to interferon-gamma, according to GO and KEGG analyses. Eleven hub genes related to immune infiltration emerged as key players among the three top-ranked GO terms.
Conclusions: This study underscores the involvement of immunoregulatory reactions in SCZ development. Eleven immune-related genes (IFITM1 (interferon induced transmembrane protein 1), GBP1 (guanylate binding protein 1), BST2 (bone marrow stromal cell antigen 2), IFITM3 (interferon induced transmembrane protein 3), GBP2 (guanylate binding protein 2), CD44 (CD44 molecule), FCER1G (Fc epsilon receptor Ig), HLA-DRA (major histocompatibility complex, class II, DR alpha), FCGR2A (Fc gamma receptor IIa), IFI16 (interferon gamma inducible protein 16), and FCGR3B (Fc gamma receptor IIIb)) were identified as hub genes, representing potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets associated with the immune response in SCZ patients.
Student's perspective: Mathematical reasoning ability and correlations between mathematics and physics
Authors: Hamdi Muhammad Najih Hamdi , Handayani Rif’ati Dina , Supriadi Bambang
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to understand students' perspectives on the process of solving physics problems using the mathematical reasoning approach during physics learning that has been passed. This study used qualitative methods with data condensation analysis, data collection through semi-structured interviews. Participants were 36 students from a high school in Jember, East Java.  Obtained themes and sub-themes in accordance with the research objectives and the list of questions that have been made, namely: (1) mathematical reasoning ability-presenting conjectures, predicting answers and the solution process, mathematical manipulation, drawing conclusions, and (2) the correlations between mathematics and physics-mathematics and physics, examples of mathematical applications in physics. Students need to develop mathematical reasoning skills and an understanding of the relationship between mathematics and physics.
The Process of Going Public: Incentives and Obstacles: Case of Lebanon
Authors:   , Kazandjian Sebouh A.
Published: June 2024

A privately held firm, which is concerned about the disadvantages of using too much debt, will sometimes resort to going public. The process of selling shares to the public is known as an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Upon going public, the firm's ownership structure gets diluted and pressure is imposed on management in order to achieve projected or targeted results. Any underperformance by the firm will result in decreasing the stock price, thus, lowering the overall value of the firm and the investor's confidence. This study intends to provide an understanding of the initial public offering (IPO) process in Lebanon. The objective is to highlight the IPO process, its benefits, obstacles and disincentives. The methodology used is a survey of privately held companies in Lebanon in addition to statistical and financial analysis. We have found that the IPO process in Lebanon is still in its infancy when compared to most developed countries or even most Arab countries that have active stock markets. The political and economic instability of the country has not been encouraging many businesses to go through the IPO adventure. The number of IPO's has remained muted in recent years. The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE), the only stock exchange in the country, was established in the 1920s and was the first in the Middle East. The BSE is currently characterized by a limited number of listed domestic companies with a low daily volume of trading. Beirut Stock Index is highly volatile due to the instability in the country. Upon examining a number of listed Lebanese companies, I found that their stock prices are not strongly affected by the political and economic conditions which currently govern the country. These companies are performing well and are generally closely held, which means that the majority of the shares are under the control of management. On the other hand, these companies have a high level of reliance on their businesses outside Lebanon. These two reasons together with others, have made these companies immune to many changes or troubling events in the country. The study proceeds as follows: Section I provides an overview of the Lebanese economy and the different components of the economy. Section II describes the common forms of business in Lebanon with the brief understanding of rules and regulations related to these businesses.. Section III discusses the history of the Beirut Stock Exchange, the administration, the listing requirements, the costs of going public, the rules concerning foreign investors and the correlation with other stock markets. Section IV analyses the pros and cons of going public in Lebanon through a survey conducted for this reason. Section V includes a financial analysis of four Lebanese publicly traded companies. Section VI concludes this paper.
The Effect of Information Technology Use on Banks' Performance in Lebanon: Empirical Study Conducted on Lebanese Banks
Authors:   , Modad Rola Nayef
Published: June 2024

In today's open and liberal financial market which promotes competition and the importance of customer service's satisfaction, banks should be able to compete in the markets. New dimensions and new horizons are being explored by the banks in order to satisfy the largest numbers of customers, become more competitive, improve their performance and be able to meet the constant changing needs of the market. The purpose of this study was to understand Information Technology and its effect on the banks' performance. For this the need of new technology was identified, the achievements through technological innovations were described and the impact on the banks' business activities was studies. The study involved a group of banks in Lebanon; one of them is the first to apply information technology while the five other banks have been using IT more recently. The methodology used to obtain the data needed was through two sets of questionnaires, related to the use of IT and to the banks' performance, and distributed to employees and managers. The results were analyzed using various statistical techniques such as hypothesis testing, correlation analysis and regression analysis. As a result of the conducted analysis, in all the banks, we were able to see how using information technology affected positively the performances of the banks by increasing productivity and business activity.
LOS REGISTROS CORPORALES Y SOBRE BIENES. DISPOSICIONES COMUNES
Authors: Dorado Picón Domingo
Published: June 2024

Pocas materias son más importantes para garantizar la defensa del ejercicio de los derechos fundamentales reconocidos en las sociedades libres que la seguridad ciudadana y orden público. En esta obra se analiza la compleja relación entre seguridad ciudadana y derechos fundamentales en el contexto de la Ley Orgánica 4/2015, de 30 de marzo, cuando ha transcurrido casi una década desde su entrada en vigor. Los autores analizan la materia de la mano de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional, desgranando las tensiones entre libertad y seguridad, así como los desafíos actuales en la protección de derechos constitucionales que se encuentran involucrados en el ámbito de esta norma. Diversos expertos, desde profesionales del derecho hasta miembros de las fuerzas de seguridad, aportan una visión multidisciplinar y práctica sobre esta ley, ofreciendo un enfoque integral que trasciende lo teórico para comprender su impacto en la realidad social y legal.
GRABACIÓN DE PERSONAS: ¿PROTECCIÓN DE SU SEGURIDAD O DESPROTECCIÓN DE SU INTIMIDAD?
Authors: Navarro Mejía Ignacio
Published: June 2024

Pocas materias son más importantes para garantizar la defensa del ejercicio de los derechos fundamentales reconocidos en las sociedades libres que la seguridad ciudadana y orden público. En esta obra se analiza la compleja relación entre seguridad ciudadana y derechos fundamentales en el contexto de la Ley Orgánica 4/2015, de 30 de marzo, cuando ha transcurrido casi una década desde su entrada en vigor. Los autores analizan la materia de la mano de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional, desgranando las tensiones entre libertad y seguridad, así como los desafíos actuales en la protección de derechos constitucionales que se encuentran involucrados en el ámbito de esta norma. Diversos expertos, desde profesionales del derecho hasta miembros de las fuerzas de seguridad, aportan una visión multidisciplinar y práctica sobre esta ley, ofreciendo un enfoque integral que trasciende lo teórico para comprender su impacto en la realidad social y legal.
REVERSE LOGISTICS MODELS FOR THE COLLECTION OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Authors: Dieste Marcos , Viagi Arcione Ferreira , Panizzolo Roberto , Santos Reinaldo Fagundes dos , Marins Fernando Augusto Silva
Published: June 2024

In 2010, the legislation regarding the Brazilian Policy of Solid Waste (BPSW) was introduced in Brazil. It is the legal framework for solid waste management that differentiates what is recyclable and from what is not. The BPSW features innovations such as Reverse Logistics (RL) which determines that manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers must perform the collection of used packaging and products like batteries, light bulbs, electronics, etc. The aim of this paper is to propose a framework that helps indicating which would be, among the National Collective and Clearing House models used in European countries, the most suitable scheme for reverse logistics of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) according to the Brazilian reality. For this purpose, the paper analyses the existing literature and various relevant practices used in Europe. Moreover, data regarding the Brazilian environmental legislation and the characteristics of each state were used to evaluate the possible use of the European reverse logistics models. The framework helps to define the Brazilian case in three stages and suggests that the most suitable model for Brazil is the National Collective. This decision is urgent since it has been proposed that many European countries should also implement this model instead of the currently employed. Finally, a structured framework is proposed, facilitating the decision-making process to be carried out by various stakeholders such as the Brazilian Federal Government, municipal authorities, industries, recyclers and service providers. In this way, the WEEE management and logistics organization would be easier in the Brazilian territory.
JOGOS DE SALÃO E O CASAMENTO ESTÁVEL
Authors: Siqueira Jeferson Lesbão de , Soma Nei Yoshihiro
Published: June 2024

O problema do casamento estável, também conhecido como SM (Stable Marriage) consiste em resolver o problema do casamento entre um número par de pessoas, formando casais, de forma que ninguém possa unilateralmente dissolver seu casamento cuja aplicabilidade inclui a atribuição de médicos recém-formados a hospitais, estudantes a escolas e órgãos humanos disponíveis para transplante a receptores. Este artigo visa apresentar uma introdução aos jogos de salão de Von Neumann, com enforque no problema do casamento estável. O texto faz uma introdução ao histórico do problema e sua relevância, a apresenta a descrição e um caso de exemplo do principal algoritmo para resolução, junto de um algoritmo para verificação de estabilidade.
PROJETO DE BANCADA ERGONÔMICA PARA UMA MELHOR PRODUTIVIDADE E PROGRAMAÇÃO DE MOVIMENTOS
Authors: Dutra Ana Carolina Silva Machado , Matesco Heitor Santos , Moura Roque Antônio
Published: June 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é limitar e programar os movimentos da força laboral, de maneira que elimine movimentos desnecessários. A metodologia adotada contou com publicações inerentes ao assunto e a construção de um protótipo virtual para ser validado. Como resultado, encontrou-se um processo de manufatura mais enxuto, pois, o processo de montagem antes da intervenção era contaminado com movimentações excessivas, desperdícios com preparação para montagem e reclamações de esforços físicos pela força laboral. Conclui-se que, após a implementação de uma bancada ergonômica no posto de trabalho, houve redução na preparação para montagem devido redução de movimentações, aumento de produtividade e risco controlado do ritmo da força laboral, pois os movimentos, programados em virtude do planejamento ergonômico do posto de trabalho, aumentaram a percepção de segurança dos trabalhadores. Reduziu-se o tempo de preparação para montagem em quase 37 horas por turno de produção por ano.
ANÁLISE DA CLIMATIZAÇÃO EXISTENTE DA SALA DA ENGENHARIA DA CAMERON
Authors: Lamas Wendell de Queiróz , Braz José Felipe , Silva Marcos Henrique Carvalho , Nunes Luiz Eduardo Nicolini do Patrocínio , Guimarães Daniela Helena Pelegrine
Published: June 2024

Este trabalho foi estudado na empresa Cameron do Brasil ltda., especificamente no setor da engenharia de projetos. Apesar de ser um prédio novo, cálculo de cargas térmicas para um correto dimensionamento dos aparelhos condicionadores de ar não foi realizado. O cálculo da carga térmica dos ambientes a serem condicionados é a primeira etapa no dimensionamento de um sistema de ar-condicionado. A escolha do setor de engenharia demonstrará que com uma correta escolha dos aparelhos condicionadores de ar o consumo de energia pode ser reduzido e conforto térmico obtido satisfatoriamente.
Exploring the Compositional Style of Art Songs in Caccini's New Music
Authors: Sun Jing
Published: June 2024

Giolio Caccini (1551-1618) was a composer in the early Baroque period, and his New Music collection and its vocal theory have been passed down in the history of Western music until now. New Music is a collection of art songs composed by Caccini, and it is also the earliest collection of art songs in Italy, this paper focuses on the study of Caccini's art songs, and two art songs are selected for exploration. The two art songs selected are "Hear, Hear, Aisins" and "The Beautiful Fuchsia Rose" to explore the innovations of the composer's music and to further explain the vocal theory in Caccini's "Nuovo Musicale", including his insights into vocal music as well as his methods of singing.
O Papel das Macrófitas na Depuração de Águas Contaminadas por Esgotos: Córrego Macacos, Belo Horizonte (MG)
Authors: Pintio-Coelho Ricardo , Isla Luis Alberto
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to demonstrate the ecological services provided by a natural mosaic of Taboas wetland (Typha domingensis) in the water quality improvement of untreated sewage in an urban stream catchment basin, Córrego Macacos (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil). This stream receives wastewater from a community of around 4,500 homes (Ocupação Vitória, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil). Seven monitoring campaigns were carried out between June 2022 and October 2023, covering the different phases of the seasonal cycle. 20 different collection points were regularly sampled and 23 different limnological variables were considered. During the study period, the community remained in need of any type of basic sanitation (i.e. without treated water or any kind of public sanitation). The results revealed that the points located downstream of the Taboas swamps in the Macacos stream suffered a reduction in the following variables: ammonia, nitrate, orthophosphate, BOD, COD, total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms, turbidity and total solids. The study concludes with proposals for participatory monitoring practices for conservation and restoration efforts in the investigated area. These practices stem from the innovative Izidora Project (www.projetoizidora.com), a collaborative effort involving a public bank, universities, sustainable businesses, and the local community. The project aims to alleviate the impacts of extreme poverty and misery in urban peripheries through joint action.
THE IMAGE OF A PSYCHOLOGIST INFLUENCE ON HIS PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Haqverdiyeva Könül
Published: June 2024

The article describes the concept of image, including the analysis of the study of the problem in the field of psychology and imageology. It examines that aspect of a psychologist's professional, behavioral and other characteristics, thanks to which the image of a psychologist is created in the minds of people who are still confused about the representatives of this profession, but who need psychological help.
Lecture de Journal d'un travailleur forcé d'Albert Memmi: de la chronique de STO au fantasme du roman
Authors: Tbini Jihane
Published: June 2024

Dans Journal d'un travailleur forcé, le jeune Albert Memmi consigne son expérience des camps de travail obligatoire en Tunisie, alors colonie française, livrant á la postérité un précieux document sur un épisode méconnu
de l'Histoire de la Tunisie, pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, á un moment oú la France était sous l'occupation allemande. Memmi use de nombreux procédés de distanciation afin de désamorcer la cruauté d'un quotidien oú
les requis glissent irrémédiablement sur la pente de la déshumanisation. Ce journal de jeunesse trahit enfin les velléités romanesques de Memmi et apparaît comme un brouillon préparatoire en vue d'une fiction á venir.
Le Chevalier de la charrette: roman (h)ontologique
Authors: Réthoré Florent
Published: June 2024

Cet essai envisage de reconsidérer la honte dans Le Chevalier de la Charrette, de Chrétien de Troyes non plus comme fixe et centrée sur le personnage de Lancelot mais plutôt á l'instar d'un véritable motif mouvant contaminant tous les personnages
un par un et gagnant en puissance au fur et á mesure de la progression de l'intrigue prenant dans ses rouages toutes les figures sur son chemin, suite á quoi un paralléle avec la chronologie á retardement de l'œuvre est introduit. Ce phénoméne
invite dans l'analyse l'image de Fortune et de sa roue. Aprés avoir exposé le caractére mobile de la honte, nous rétablissons le circuit suivi par celle–ci au fil du texte jusqu'á l'explosion finale correspondant á l'annonce
du second auteur, ce qui crée une fissure á la fois dans l'autorité du texte mais aussi dans le pacte de lecture établi depuis le début entre narrateur et consommateur(s) du poéme, qui finit par sortir des frontiéres du texte pour venir
chercher et éclabousser jusqu'au lecteur du roman lui-même.
Wide Transition-State Ensemble as Key Component for Enzyme Catalysis
Authors: Jara Gabriel Ernesto , Pontiggia Francesco , Otten Renee , Agafonov Roman V. , Martí Marcelo A. , Kern Dorothee
Published: June 2024

Transition-state theory has provided the theoretical framework to explain the enormous rate accelerations of chemical reactions by enzymes. Given that proteins display large ensembles of conformations, unique transition states would pose a huge entropic bottleneck for enzyme catalysis. To shed light on this question, we studied the nature of the enzymatic transition state for the phosphoryl-transfer step in adenylate kinase by quantum-mechanics/molecular-mechanics calculations. We find a structurally wide set of energetically equivalent configurations that lie along the reaction coordinate and hence a broad transition-state ensemble (TSE). A conformationally delocalized ensemble, including asymmetric transition states, is rooted in the macroscopic nature of the enzyme. The computational results are buttressed by enzyme kinetics experiments that confirm the decrease of the entropy of activation predicted from such wide TSE. Transition-state ensembles as a key for efficient enzyme catalysis further boosts a unifying concept for protein folding and conformational transitions underlying protein function.
Patrimonio Comunitario y el legado CORVI: Puesta en valor de prácticas que configuran lo patrimonial en el barrio Las Rejas de Estación Central
Authors:   , Moya González Esperanza
Published: June 2024

Desde los años 2000, en Chile, las comunidades se han levantado para la protección de su patrimonio, especialmente en zonas urbanas afectadas por el desarrollo inmobiliario. El barrio Las Rejas de Estación Central es un ejemplo de comunidad que se ha organizado para proteger sus dinámicas barriales frente a procesos de renovación urbana. Proceso mediante el cual se ha visibilizado un discurso autorizado del patrimonio revelando la necesidad de poner en valor la existencia del patrimonio comunitario en el barrio.Este proyecto de graduación se basa en la premisa de que el patrimonio comunitario en el barrio Las Rejas está estrechamente ligado a su origen CORVI, el cual ha actuado como un catalizador fundamental para la cohesión de la comunidad. Se busca resaltar las prácticas socioculturales heredadas del proyecto de ciudad propuesto por la CORVI para promover una perspectiva comunitaria del patrimonio cultural, reconociendo su importancia en la identidad y cohesión social del barrio.Como respuesta a lo anterior, se propone una actividad patrimonial participativa llamada "Explora Las Rejas". Esta iniciativa busca sumergir a la comunidad y visitantes en el patrimonio comunitario, explorando las consecuencias del legado CORVI. La actividad invita a recorrer lugares emblemáticos, interactuar con prácticas patrimoniales y sus protagonistas, fomentando la comprensión y valoración del patrimonio desde una perspectiva comunitaria
Inserção social de estudantes universitários na promoção da educação ambiental: uma contribuição ao desenvolvimento sustentável
Authors: Haydu Verônica Bender , Freitas Maria Clara de , Melo Camila Muchon de , Santos Daniela de Sousa , Ueda Giovana Oguido , Celli Livia , Ogata Mayara Yukari
Published: June 2024

A inserção social promovida por universitários pode ser implementada por projetos que levem o conhecimento científico à comunidade em geral. Questões relativas à preservação ambiental têm recebido atenção dos analistas do comportamento, que desenvolvem estudos analisando as diferentes formas de intervir e descrevem intervenções culturais no âmbito experimental e aplicado. O presente capítulo descreve um projeto de extensão que estabeleceu contingências comportamentais entrelaçadas (CCEs) envolvendo professores e estudantes universitários, e usuários da Internet. O projeto, intitulado Clube da Caçamba - UEL, envolve a manutenção de redes de mídia social na Internet (Instagram e Facebook), em que são divulgadas regras de reciclagem e uma série de conteúdos relevantes para a educação ambiental e o desenvolvimento sustentável. As CCEs recorrentes envolvendo os membros do projeto, o produto agregado (e.g., as postagens produzidas) e as consequências fornecidas pelos seguidores das redes de mídia social (como ambiente selecionador) permitem caracterizar o projeto como uma metacontingência. Essa análise viabilizou a identificação e descrição de uma tecnologia comportamental voltada para ações sociais e intervenções culturais.
The Influence of Health Facilities and Personnel on Life Expectancy in Yogyakarta Province
Authors: Suharsih Sri , Thorif Ammar , Qurrota ‘Aini Mufiidah , Sinaga Agnes Debora
Published: June 2024

Aims: Health service development aims to improve the quality of human resources. In this case, health development leads to public awareness and their desire to live healthily. One indicator of development success is the change in the average life expectancy (AHH) of an area. Life expectancy is a national or regional standard for measuring the government's success in improving public health. The life expectancy rate for DIY Province will be the highest in Indonesia in 2022.
Study Design:  This research is using quantitative design with analysing data time series using secondary data.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: The data used is annual data from 2000 to 2022, obtained from the online data of the Yogyakarta Health ministry and in figure.
Methodology: The analytical method used is multiple regression on time series data.
Results: The results of the study showed that the number of health workers, outpatient visits, and inpatient visits did not have a significant effect, while the number of hospitals and health centres had a significant effect on life expectancy. It is hoped that this research can become the basis for policies to increase higher-quality medical personnel in the future.
Conclusion: The number of health workers, outpatients, and inpatients does not significantly impact life expectancy unless accompanied by quality facilities and infrastructure. In times of crisis (e.g. pandemic), inadequate facilities can decrease life expectancy. Additionally, increasing health workers without equal distribution, especially in remote areas, has no effect on life expectancy. However, the number of hospitals and health centers has a significant impact on life expectancy as they provide essential disease prevention and treatment services.
Identification of Optimum Maturity Index for Quality of Red Flesh Guava (Psidium guajava L.)
Authors: Vani V. , Rajangam J. , Rajamanickam C.
Published: June 2024

This study conducted at Department of Postharvest Technology, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam from 2015 – 2017, evaluated the optimal maturity stage for harvesting “Red flesh” guavas to maintain the postharvest quality. Four distinct maturity stages were identified: half maturity, green maturity, full maturity, and fully ripened based on day after fruit set (DAFS) and peel and pulp colour. Results indicate that “Red flesh” guavas reached half maturity at 91 days after fruit set, displaying characteristics like a deep green in peel and pale pink pulp, and showed largest fruit size measurements at green maturity (134 DAFS). At full maturity (147 DAFS), fruits achieved peak values in Total soluble solids (TSS) and TSS/acid ratio, with a decrease in firmness and acidity with changing peel in to yellowish green with bright pink pulp. The fully ripened stage (154 DAFS) was marked by the highest TSS content and maintained fruit size but slightly declines in specific gravity and firmness. Organoleptic evaluations rated guavas at fully maturity stage highest in terms of colour, texture, flavor, taste, and overall acceptability underscoring this stage as the most suitable for harvesting to ensure best quality.
Optimizing Rice Yields: A Mahbubnagar Perspective
Authors: Bhanusree D. , Karthik Gangannagari , K Akhil , Jammugani Rakesh
Published: June 2024

Aim: The main aim of this study is to calculate the potential yields of rice by using Oryza.apsim module and the yields gaps in Mahbubnagar district, for 30 years (1993-2022).
Study Area: The study area for this research is Mahbubnagar district of Telangana State, India.
Methodology: Employing the crop simulation model- Agricultural Production Systems Simulator, specifically Oryza.apsim, this study assesses potential and actual yields over 30 years (1993-2022).
Results: Results highlight cultivar-specific potential yields and quantify two types of yield gaps. The decreasing trend in one of these gaps indicates progress but underscores persistent challenges.
Conclusion: This research provides valuable insights for improving rice productivity and addressing food security concerns in Mahbubnagar and similar regions.
Effect of Phosphorus and Bioinoculants on Nutrient Uptake and Available Soil Nutrients by Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Manna Pramita , Kumar Rajesh , Rana Navjot , Bag Animesh Ghosh , Manna Arka , Nandi Titli
Published: June 2024

Aims: To investigate the effect of phosphorus and bioinoculants on nutrient uptake and available soil nutrients by black gram.
Study Design: Randomized Block Design.
Place and Duration of Study: Agronomy farm of Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab during summer (2023).
Methodology: The experiment comprised of nine treatment combinations (T1- control, T2- 20 kg P2O5 ha-1, T3- 40 kg P2O5 ha-1, T4-20 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB, T5-40 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB, T6-20 kg P2O5 ha-1+VAM, T7-40 kg P2O5 ha-1+VAM, T8-20 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB+VAM, T9-40 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB+VAM), each replicated thrice. 
Results: The results demonstrated that the application of 40 kg P2O5ha-1+PSB+VAM (T9) recorded the highest soil available nitrogen (188.63 kg ha-1), and phosphorus (32.68 kg ha-1) compared to all other treatments. The maximum nitrogen content in grain and stover (3.88 % and 1.64 %) and phosphorus content in grain and stover (0.408 % and 0.228 %) were also overserved in the T9 (40 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB+VAM) treated plots. Similarly, T9 treated plots recorded the highest uptake of nutrients in grain and stover i.e., nitrogen (41.86 and 38.17 kg ha-1), phosphorus (4.4 and 5.3 kg ha-1), and potassium (9.11 and 42.58 kg ha-1).
Conclusion: The cultivation of black gram by applying 40 kg P2O5 ha-1+PSB+VAM can be beneficial for the restoration of soil available nutrients, nutrient content and uptake of black gram.
History Matching in a Reservoir Model Using an Automatic Approach
Authors: Ndubuka Chinedu Ikenna , Ita Okon, Edet
Published: June 2024

History matching may be seen as an optimization problem based on minimizing an objective function that measures the mismatch between reservoir history and simulated data. Manual methods of history matching are largely cumbersome and grossly ineffective especially when the optimization parameters are large. Recourse to the manual method leads to development of models which cannot accurately predict the reservoir behaviour and thus are not suitable for predicting future behaviour of the reservoir. The only way out is the use of automatic methods especially those backed by artificial intelligence. The study aims at applying an automatic method to perform history matching in a reservoir model. The objectives will be to; Perform automatic history matching using ABC, match permeability distribution in the reservoir using oil production and bottom hole flowing pressure data and compare the effectiveness and convergence speed of the algorithm. History matching aims at fine-tuning the parameters used in building a reservoir model to closely match that of the real field. In this study, a very promising novel optimization algorithm has been employed to history a well-known reservoir model namely the PUNQ-S3 model. The model used for this study is the popular PUNQ-S3 reservoir model. PUNQ (Production forecasting with Uncertainty Quantification) is a joint industrial-academic project with the aim of developing efficient history matching and uncertainty quantification methods. Results obtained proves the algorithm used to be a very efficient optimization tool as the data used as the history of the study is nearly equaled by the optimization tool. We therefore conclude that the ABC algorithm be employed in performing tasks that demand high degree of accuracy.
A Visualized Analysis of Legal Translation in the West
Authors: Xu Yeqing
Published: June 2024

For the sake of future legal translation research, it is crucial to understand the history of legal translation. However, most historical studies of legal translation have concentrated on legal translation in China. They disregarded the legal translation in the West. Based on 78 papers from the Web of Science core collection, the paper reviewed the history of legal translation in the West using Citespace and visualized analysis in the Web of Science. The following questions are the focus of this paper. 1) What are the general patterns in the West between 2008 and 2023? 2) Who has had the most influence on the development of legal translation in the West? What is the reputable article in the West regarding legal translation? 3) What are the research hotspots in the West? The result demonstrates that (1) research on legal translation in the West is still in its early stages of development, with significant fluctuations in terms of the general pattern of research on legal translation in the West. (2) Ramos, FP of the University of Geneva has had the most influence on the research on legal translation in the West. (3) Of the highly cited papers, the paper written by Vieira, L.N., O’Hagan, M., & O’Sullivan, C is the reputable paper in the West regarding legal translation. (4) In terms of research hotspots, corpus-based translation studies, legal translation training, and translator education are the main areas of concentration for legal translation in the West. We contend that by examining the history of legal translation from 2008 to 2023, the paper provides valuable insights for future legal translation research.
Analysis of Bio- Stimulant Effectiveness for Improved Phenotypic Attributes and Post - Harvest Life of Asiatic Lily cv. Indian Summerset
Authors: Tamrakar Prachi , Fatmi Urfi , Bahadur Vijay
Published: June 2024

The study was conducted at the Research Farm at Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences in Prayagraj during the years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The experiment involved thirteen treatments namely triacontanol at concentrations of 10ppm, 15ppm, 20ppm, and 25ppm, brassinolide at concentrations of 5ppm, 10ppm, 15ppm, and 20ppm and nitrobenzene at concentrations of 100ppm, 200ppm, 300ppm, and 400ppm, organized in Randomized Block Design with three replications. These treatments were applied twice at fifteen-days interval. The result revealed that T5 - triacontanol @ 25 ppm demonstrated the most favorable outcomes concerning plant height (63.3 cm), number of leaves per plant (62.6), leaf area (14.9 cm2), and diameter of shoot (12.9 mm) while T9 - brassinolide @ 20 ppm marked longer vase life (9.8 days).
Rates and correlates of sexual activity and impairment among women with systemic sclerosis
Authors: Levis Brooke , Hudson Marie , Knafo Ruby , Baron Murray , Nielson Warren R. , Hill Marilyn , Thombs Brett D. ,   Canadian Scleroderma Research Group (CSRG)
Published: November 2011

Objective

To assess 1) the rates of sexual activity and impairment, 2) clinical correlates of sexual activity/impairment, and 3) common sources of pain during and after sex in a large sample of female patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma).

Methods

We performed a cross‐sectional multicenter study of female SSc patients from the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group Registry. Patients underwent medical examinations and clinical histories and were asked whether they had engaged in sexual activities with their partner in the past 4 weeks. Sexually active patients completed a 9‐item version of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and items related to problems that may be linked to sexual dysfunction in SSc. Multivariate logistic regressions assessed independent predictors of activity/inactivity and sexual dysfunction.

Results

A total of 226 (41%) of 547 patients, including 215 (54%) of the 401 patients currently in relationships, reported having engaged in sexual activities with a partner in the past 4 weeks. Among 165 sexually active patients with complete data for all variables, 102 (62%) had FSFI total scores ≤22.5, indicating impaired function. Seventeen percent of the patients were sexually active and not impaired. Independent predictors (P < 0.05) of sexual activity were younger age, fewer gastrointestinal symptoms, and less severe Raynaud's phenomenon symptoms. Sexual impairment was independently associated with older age, higher skin scores, and more severe breathing problems. Vaginal pain was 8 times more likely among women with impairment.

Conclusion

Research is needed to compare the extent of activity and impairment in SSc compared to women without SSc and to develop interventions to address impaired sexual function in women with SSc.
Evaluating the suitability of planted forests for African forest monkeys: a case study from Kakamega forest, Kenya
Authors: Fashing Peter J. , Nguyen Nga , Luteshi Patrick , Opondo Winstone , Cash Julie F. , Cords Marina
Published: November 2011

As natural forest cover declines, planted forests have come to occupy an increasing percentage of the earth's surface, yet we know little about their suitability as alternative habitat for wildlife. Although some primate species use planted forests, few studies have compared primate populations in natural and nearby planted forests. From March 2006 to July 2010, we conducted line transect surveys and assessed group sizes and compositions in natural and nearby 60–70 year old mixed indigenous planted forest to determine the densities of diurnal primate species (Colobus guereza,Cercopithecus mitis,C. ascanius) in these two forest types at Isecheno, Kakamega Forest, Kenya. Line transect data were analyzed using the Encounter Rate, Whitesides, and Distance sampling methods, which all provided broadly consistent results. We found that all three diurnal primate species occupy both natural and planted forest at Isecheno. However, group densities of the twoCercopithecusspecies were 42–46% lower in planted than in natural forest.Colobus guerezaachieved comparable group densities in the two forest types, although the species is found in smaller groups, and thus at lower (35%) individual density, in planted than in natural forest. Following a logging episode in the planted forest mid‐way through our study,Cercopithecus ascaniusgroup densities fell by 60% whileC. mitisandColobus guerezagroup densities remained stable over the next two years. Overall, our results suggest that while primate species vary in their response to habitat disturbance, planted forest has the potential to contribute to the conservation of some African monkey species. Even for the relatively flexible taxa in our study, however, 60–70 year old mixed indigenous planted forest failed to support densities comparable to those in nearby natural forest. From the perspective of Kakamega's primates, planted forests may supplement natural forest, but are not an adequate replacement for it. Am. J. Primatol. 73:1–14, 2011.  © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ChemInform Abstract: Complex Intermetallic Compounds: CaNi5Ge3, Ca15Ni68Ge37, and Ca7Ni49Ge22. Three Multifaceted Ni—Ge Framework Structures Combining the Structural Motifs of Ni3Ge and CaNi2Ge2.
Authors: Siggelkow Lisa , Hlukhyy Viktor , Wahl Bernhard , Faessler Thomas F.
Published: November 2011

The title compounds are prepared by arc‐melting of the elements followed by heating in Ta ampules (950—1150 °C, 1—12 h).
ChemInform Abstract: Na2Ti3O7: Lowest Voltage Ever Reported Oxide Insertion Electrode for Sodium Ion Batteries.
Authors: Senguttuvan Premkumar , Rousse Gwenaelle , Seznec Vincent , Tarascon Jean‐Marie , Palacin M. Rosa
Published: November 2011

Na2Ti3O7 is prepared from milled mixtures of anatase TiO2 and anhydrous Na2CO3 in 10% excess (800 °C, 40 h).
ChemInform Abstract: New Ternary and Quaternary Barium Nitride Halides; Synthesis and Crystal Chemistry.
Authors: Bailey Andrew S. , Hughes Robert W. , Hubberstey Peter , Ritter Clemens , Smith Ronald I. , Gregory Duncan H.
Published: November 2011

Ba2NF (I), Ba2NCl (II), Ba2NCl0.8Br0.2 (III), Ba2NCl0.6Br0.4 (IV), Ba2NCl0.4Br0.6 (V), Ba2NCl0.2Br0.8 (VI), Ba2NBr (VII), and Ba2NBr0.8I0.2 (VIII) are prepared by reaction of the respective barium halides BaX2 (X: F, Cl, Br, I) with Ba2N (998 K, 5 d).
ChemInform Abstract: Calcium‐Catalyzed Direct Coupling of Alcohols with Organosilanes.
Authors: Meyer Vera J. , Niggemann Meike
Published: November 2011

The calcium‐catalyzed allylation of different alcohols with allyltrimethylsilane and the direct substitution of alcohols with vinyl silanes proceed at room temperature, without addition of strong acids or bases.
ChemInform Abstract: A Ligand‐Free Copper‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Trifluoromethylation of Aryl Iodides with Sodium Trifluoroacetate Using Ag2O as a Promoter.
Authors: Li Yaming , Chen Tao , Wang Huifeng , Zhang Rong , Jin Kun , Wang Xiuna , Duan Chunying
Published: November 2011

A general method is discovered allowing the synthesis of various trifluoromethylarenes.
ChemInform Abstract: Homoleptic Ruthenium(III) Chalcogenolates: A Single Precursor to Metal Chalcogenide Nanoparticles Catalyst.
Authors: Chan Sharon Lai‐Fung , Low Kam‐Hung , So Gary Kwok‐Ming , Chui Stephen Sin‐Yin , Che Chi‐Ming
Published: November 2011

Nanocrystalline RuSe2, obtained by pyrolysis of a [Ru(SePh)3] polymer, catalyzes the selective reduction of nitrobenzenes (I) in the presence of other functionalities.
ChemInform Abstract: Copper(I) Iodide Catalyzed Formation of Aryl Hydrazides from a Mitsunobo Reagent and Aryl Halides.
Authors: Yavari Issa , Ghazanfarpour‐Darjani Majid , Solgi Yazdan , Ahmadian Salome
Published: November 2011

Different conditions are necessary for aryl iodides and bromides to produce the required hydrazide subunits in good to excellent yields.
ChemInform Abstract: Simple, Inexpensive, and Facile L‐Prolinamide Used as a Recyclable Organocatalyst for Highly Efficient Large‐Scale Asymmetric Direct Aldol Reactions.
Authors: Xu Jiangwei , Fu Xiangkai , Wu Chuanlong , Hu Xiaoyan
Published: November 2011

A wide variety of aromatic aldehydes efficiently undergo aldol reaction towards cyclic and acyclic ketones in the presence of a simple L‐prolinamide organocatalyst to give the aldol adducts, e.g. (III), in up to 98% optical purity.