bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O perfil antropométrico pode influenciar no desempenho de ciclistas mulheres de elite
Authors: Oliveira Talita Da Luz de , Goveia Jean Carlos de , Paes Mauro Ricetti , Vargas Leandro Martinez
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar a relação entre o perfil antropométrico e o desempenho em provas de ciclismo de estrada de atletas de elite do sexo feminino. Metodologia: Foram avaliadas 22 ciclistas divididas em dois grupos: ciclistas de nível nacional (GN; n = 12) e cliclistas de nível estadual (GE; n = 10). O desempenho das atletas do GN foi obtido no Campeonato Brasileiro e do GE nos Jogos Abertos do Paraná, ambos em 2019. A comparação das medidas antropométricas entre grupos foi calculada por meio do teste t two-tailed de Student não pareado. A relação entre as variáveis intragrupo foi analisada através do teste de correlação de Pearson. Resultados e Discussão: Foi identificada diferença significativa entre os grupos no valor da massa óssea (GN = 6,70 ± 0,67 kg; GE = 7,29 ± 0,53 kg; p = 0,036). Verificou-se também: correlação positiva e moderada entre percentual de gordura e desempenho esportivo no GN nas provas Estrada (r=0,33) e contrarrelógio individual (CRI) (r= 0,36); Correlação negativa e forte no GN entre idade e desempenho esportivo nas provas Estrada (r= -0,53) e CRI (r= -0,58); Correlação negativa e moderada no GN entre Massa Muscular e Desempenho esportivo na prova Estrada (r= -0,38); Correlação negativa e forte no GN entre Massa Muscular e Desempenho esportivo na prova CRI. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o desempenho esportivo das atletas de elite pode ser alcançado com perfis antropométricos e etários distintos, e evidenciam que o rendimento não depende exclusivamente de uma única variável.
Photographing the Corporate Social Responsibility Program in the Field of Education Based On The Political Economy Of Accounting Theory
Authors: Ulayya Mariam , Abdullah Mazni , Ayudia Sokarina  , Adhitya Bayu Suryantara
Published: October 2023

Background: Every company that establishes and conducts business must comply with all applicable legal regulations in the country, including those for coal mining companies, ranging from labor rules to rules related to environmental sustainability. Generally, companies are founded with the aim of making a profit, but nowadays many companies are not only oriented towards this but also social and educational life. As a result of this shift in orientation, the concept of corporate responsibility named Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerged.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to photograph the Corporate Social Responsibility program in the field of education, namely X School, based on the theory of the Economy of Accounting.
Method: This is qualitative research with the type of Dicipline Comparative Studies or case studies that aim to compare the cases studied with established theories. The data collection technique is carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation.
Results: The results of this study show that the implementation of CSR programs is a company's effort to link and match school education programs with the industrial world. Meanwhile, the role of mining regulation is shown through the Law on the obligation to carry out Social and Environmental Responsibility for companies whose business activities are in the field of or related to natural resources and the X Regency regional regulation, which regulates the company's obligation to hire local workers by as much as 80%.
Conclusion: The distribution of education in the implementation of the X School program has been evenly distributed and fair because it reaches communities around the mining operational area and is aimed at residents who are directly adjacent to the company, so that the benefits of the company's existence can be felt directly.
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibilty, Education, Political Economy of Accounting, X School
Parâmetros clínicos e laboratoriais associados ao sindecana-1 em pacientes transplantados hepáticos
Authors: Lima Filho Joaquim Trajano de , Alves André Lavor , Silva João Lucas Ferreira da , Paz Éllen Sousa , Castro Rodrigo José Alencar de , Cezar Lia Cavalcante
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar fatores associados a danos no glicocálix endotelial de pacientes transplantados hepáticos. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, retrospectivo, desenvolvido no complexo do Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio (HUWC) e Hospital São Carlos. Foram coletadas amostras biológicas 2 horas após reperfusão do órgão, e foi avaliado o sindecana-1 no sangue. Dados clínicos e laboratoriais, bem como tempo de internação após o transplante foram coletados. Resultados: Foram avaliados 44 pacientes que realizaram transplante hepático ortotópico (THO). Os níveis de sindecana-1 séricos apresentaram mediana de 6,31 (3,69 – 11,44). Foram então formados grupos de pacientes de acordo com o tercis dos níveis de sindecana-1. No intra-operatório, níveis mais altos de sindecana-1 (tercil 3), tiveram relação com hemoglobina (p=0,006), hematócrito (p=0,001), bicarbonato (p=0,029) mais baixos e potássio sérico mais elevado (p=0,042). No pós-operatório o grupo do tercil 3 teve altos níveis de ureia sérica (p=0,023) e creatinina sérica (p=0,032). Além disso, foi observada frequência aumentada de lesão renal aguda (LRA) em 7 dias e 30 dias nos pacientes do tercil 3. Conclusão: Alterações do glicocálix endotelial logo após a cirurgia de pacientes de THO esteve associado com alterações hematológicas do intra-operatório e com alterações renais acompanhada do desenvolvimento de lesão renal aguda no pós-operatório.
Synthesis of a Robust Regulator for the Lateral Motion Parameters of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Prokopiev Roman , Burnashev Vitalii
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the control system for the lateral motion of an unmanned aerial vehicle with a robust regulator. We carried out the synthesis of a robust regulator on the basis of the H∞ theory for a multidimensional control object written in a vector-matrix form. It is a linear dynamical system of the sixth order. The controller is designed to implement the flight path azimuth directional method and uses the combined control of the turn of the aircraft. We discuss and analyze the accuracy, stability and speed response of the system at the nominal point and with changed model parameters. The efficiency of suppression of deterministic perturbations is also investigated.
Constitutional risk factors for the development of glaucoma and cataracts in the Europioid population of Russia
Authors: Konenkov V. I. , Shevchenko A. V. , Prokofiev V. F. , Trunov A. N. , Chernykh V. V.
Published: October 2023

Aim. To identify endogenous risk factors for the development of glaucoma and cataracts based on the results of a comparative analysis of the nature of complex genetic trait distribution, including variants of genes for a number of cytokines and receptors for them, metalloproteinases, and their tissue inhibitors included in the genome of patients.

Materials and methods. The study included 501 people of the Caucasian race born and living in the Siberian region of Russia. They were divided into three groups of patients – patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) (n = 99), patients with senile cataract (n = 100), and the control group (n = 302) without ophthalmic pathology. Genotyping of the analyzed polymorphic loci was carried out by real-time PCR using the SYBRGreen I dye and TaqMan probes and by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) for different polymorphisms.

Results. The results of the study on the frequency of the analyzed genetic traits among patients with POAG compared to the control group showed the presence of combined genetic traits. The frequency of their detection in POAG was high and characterized by the two-digit value of the odds ratio, high values of specificity (99–100%), and high diagnostic coefficient. A direct comparison of the distribution of two ensembles of genes which protein products are involved in the extracellular matrix remodeling revealed a significant number of genetic traits characteristic of both diseases. This indicates significant differences in the implementation of the genetic predisposition to their development.

Conclusion. The data obtained indicate the possibility of developing reliable laboratory criteria (riskometers) for predicting predisposition to the development of POAG and early diagnosis at the stage of preclinical manifestations.
The role of endosarcomeric cytoskeleton proteins in the mechanisms of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction: focus on titin
Authors: Kalyuzhin V. V. , Teplyakov A. T. , Bespalova I. D. , Kalyuzhina E. V. , Chernogoryuk G. E. , Terentyeva N. N. , Grakova E. V. , Kopeva K. V. , Usov V. Yu. , Garganeeva N. P. , Livshits I. K. , Petrova I. V. , Lasukova T. V.
Published: October 2023

Recognizing the fact that isolated left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction (DD) underlies approximately 50% of all heart failure cases requires a deep understanding of its principal mechanisms so that effective diagnostic and treatment strategies can be developed. Despite abundance of knowledge about the mechanisms underlying DD, many important questions regarding the pathophysiology of diastole remain unresolved. In particular, the role of endosarcomeric cytoskeleton pathology in the deterioration of the so-called active (relaxation of the LV myocardium and the atrioventricular pressure gradient at the beginning of diastole, closely related to it in a healthy heart) and passive (myocardial stiffness) characteristics of diastole needs to be clarified.

The lecture briefly discusses the complex hierarchy of DD mechanisms (from the sarcomere to the whole heart) and covers the role of the giant protein titin in the latter, which is the main determinant of intracellular stiffness. Impairment of myocardial relaxation and deterioration of its wall compliance under a wide range of pathological conditions (pressure overload, ischemia, inflammation, cardiotoxic effects, oxidative stress, etc.) underlying DD can be explained by a shift in titin expression toward its more rigid N2B isoform, hypophosphorylation by protein kinases A and G or dephosphorylation by serine / threonine phosphatase 5 of its molecule in the extensible protein segment containing a unique N2B sequence, hyperphosphorylation of PEVK regions of titin by protein kinase C, as well as inhibition of the Ca2+-dependent titin – actin interaction.

The results of deciphering these mechanisms can become a tool for developing new approaches to targeted therapy for diastolic heart failure that currently does not have effective treatment, on the one hand, and the key to understanding the therapeutic effects of drugs already used to treat chronic heart failure with preserved LV ejection fraction, on the other hand.
CORPUS GRAMMAR: MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MANDIRI BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PENGUASAAN TATA BAHASA INGGRIS PEMBELAJAR BAHASA ASING DI ERA 5.0
Authors:   Department of English Education, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia, Salsabila Queen ,   Department of English Education, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Grammar merupakan hal yang esensial untuk dipelajari serta dipahami oleh setiap pembelajarBahasaInggris. Pembelajaran Grammardiharapkan tidak hanya berlangsung di dalam kelas tetapi juga di luar kelas sebagai bentuk dari upaya lifelong learningdan implementasi Grammar secara kontekstual. Itulah kenapa banyak media pembelajaran diciptakan dan dikembangan untuk membantu proses pembelajaran Grammar yang dapat diakses kapanpun dan dimanapun berada. Salah satu media yang kredibel dansangatfamiliar bagi pembelajar Bahasa Inggris yaituwebsiteCorpus of Contemporary American English (COCA Corpus). Websiteini merupakan media berbasis teknologi yang menyediakan lebih dari satu juta kata Bahasa Inggris Amerika Kontemporer, yang di dalamnya terdapat berbagai fitur untuk mempelajari berbagai aspek pembelajaran dalam Bahasa Inggris. Namun, akibat dari banyaknyafitur yang disediakan, websiteini menjadi websiteyang terlalu rumit untuk sekedar digunakan mempelajari satu aspek kebahasaan. Maka dari itu, dengan menggunakan metode penelitiandanpengembangan (Research and Development), penelitimengeksplorasi sebagianrepositoryyang tersedia dalam COCA Corpus untukdiklasifikasikan dan difokuskan pada struktur tata bahasa pada setiap kata dalam kalimat. Proses penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pengumpulan data penelitian berupa hasil dari preliminary study,angket expert validation dan uji kelayakan melalui kuisioner terhadap 32 responden.Penelitian ini menghasilkan sebuah prototype desain aplikasiyang bernama "Corpus Grammar"yang kemudian direduksi dan dianalisis secara kuantitatif untuk hasil berupa angka, dan secara deskriptif untuk hasil observasi dan wawancara pada preliminary study.Hasil validasi dan uji kelayakan dari seluruh aspek menunjukkan adanya tingkat validitas diatas 70%, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi “Corpus Grammar” memiliki validitas dan kelayakan yang baik dan sangat baik untuk diaplikasikan. Kata Kunci:Aplikasi, Corpus-English, Grammar, Media Pembelajaran.
MATICLANE PORTAL : AUTOMATIC SCHOOL SAFEZONE PORTALSIMULASI RANCANG BANGUN PORTAL OTOMATIS ZONA SELAMAT SEKOLAH
Authors:   Program Studi Informatika, Fakultas Teknologi dan Desain, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, Nurfauzan Saputra Irvan , Aurel Valensia Purwanto Livian ,   Program Studi Arsitektur, Fakultas Teknologi dan Desain, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, Fathansyah Wijaya Muhammad ,   Program Studi Informatika, Fakultas Teknologi dan Desain, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana sistem kerja dan efektifitas penggunaan alat MATICLANE PORTAL pada uji coba di Zona Selamat Sekolah guna menjaga keselamatan dan menekan angka kecelakaan pada Zona Selamat Sekolah. Penelitian Automatic School Safe Zone Portal ini menggunakan metode simulasi dengan untuk mengetahui performansi antara sensor suhu dan perangkat Arduino untuk mengetahui kesesuaian denganpenggunaan sensor suhu. Simulasi adalah proses penerapan model ke dalam program komputer (perangkat lunak) atau rangkaian elektronik dan menjalankan perangkat lunak sedemikian rupa sehingga perilakunya meniru atau menyerupai sistem nyata (Dahlan, 2017). Berdasarkan hasil uji coba yang peneliti lakukan maka dapat dikatakan bahwa alat MATICLANE PORTAL BERPOTENSI dan LAYAK untuk dijadikan sebagai portal otomatis di Zona Selamat Sekolah (ZoSS). Hal ini dibuktikan dengan validasi pengujian sistem alat MATICLANEPORTAL yang menyatakan bahwa sistem pengujian sensor dan komponen yang ada pada alat MATICLANE PORTAL sudah sesuai dan memenuhi persyaratan. Hal ini dibuktikan pada simulasi yang telah dibuat dan hasilnya semua komponen bias berjalan dengan semestinya. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa secara keseluruhan sistem pada alat MATICLANE PORTAL berjalan dengan baik sehingga dapat dikatakan layak dan berpotensi untuk digunakan dalam sistem pengawasan Zona Selamat Sekolah (ZoSS)Kata Kunci: Portal, Zona Selamat Sekolah, Microcontroller
Remote Sensing for Sustainable Wetland Management, Likouala Aux Herbes River, Lac Tele Community Reserve (LTCR),
Authors: BILOA1 Eric Bertin NDZANA , MAMONEKENE Victor , MICHA Jean-Claude
Published: October 2023

The analysis of the land use dynamics of the Lac Télé Community Reserve (RCLT) using Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and (Enhance Thematic Mapper) ETM+ images highlight significant changes in the vegetation cover from 1980 to 2000 and 2018. Thus, the rate of forest area decreased by 21.41% for the entire LTCR in favor of savannahs which increased by 15.23%. The conversion of this forest area to savannah due to the practice of slash and burn agriculture facilitates the opening up of the forest area and contributes to greatly degrading the spawning grounds of fish species from the Likouala aux herbes river. For the mapping of fishing activity in general and the ecological characterization of the 151 identified spawning grounds in particular; the respective mean values of the physical and chemical water parameters; temperature (28.13°C), pH (4.23) and depth (3.34) did not vary significantly from one selected village to another between July and September 2019. The fish diversity unregistered during the study, in the 07 pilot villages would be due to the diversity of the microhabitats noted in the villages of the LTCR, especially from the villages; Botongo, Mossengue and Bouanela where the indices of ichthyological diversity were the highest.
Evaluation of Delayed Effective Discharge for Non-medical Reasons of Patients Admitted to Acute Care Hospitals in Spain: A Scoping Review
Authors: Luis Noelia López , Rodríguez.Álvarez Cristobalina , Cuéllar-Pompa Leticia , Arias Angeles
Published: October 2023

Delayed discharge for non-clinical reasons is defined as a period of stay that continues after a patient has been deemed medically fit to leave the hospital but is unable to do so for non-medical reasons. This circumstance overburdens the healthcare system and constitutes a major problem for healthcare systems and the patients themselves in this situation.The aim of this study was to evaluate the delay in effective discharge for non-medical reasons in patients admitted to acute care hospitals in Spain. A scoping review was conducted in order to revise and obtain an up-to-date review. The initial search strategy identified a total of 123 references, which were successively screened to a final selection of 13 studies. To conclude, delayed discharge from hospital for non-clinical reasons is a multifactorial problem. It may be due to factors internal or external to the hospital, as well as personal factors. The main causes of the delay are similar among the studies found, as are the clinical characteristics of the patients, most of whom are elderly, frail, and more dependent due to declining functional capacities. Further studies addressing the socio-familial characteristics of the patients and the perspective of the patient and families would be necessary.
In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation for Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Properties of Cyperus rotundus L. Kombucha
Authors: Dechakhamphu Ananya , Wongchum Nattapong , Chumroenphat Theeraphan , Tanomtong Alongklod , Pinlaor Somchai , Siriamornpun Sirithon
Published: October 2023

Cyperus rotundus L. exhibits promising potential for the development of functional foods due to its documented pharmacological and biological activities. This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of C. rotundus kombucha. The results demonstrated potent antioxidant activity with an IC50 value of 76.7±9.6 uL/mL for the DPPH assay and 314.2±16.9 uL/mL for the ABTS assay. Additionally, the kombucha demonstrated alpha-glucosidase inhibitory with an IC50 value of 142.7±5.2 µL/mL. This in vitro antioxidant potential was further validated in vivo using Drosophila. Drosophila fed a high-sugar diet and supplemented with pure kombucha revealed significant increases in DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activity. Drosophila on a high-sugar diet supplemented with varying kombucha concentrations manifested enhanced resistance to oxidative stresses induced by H2O2 and paraquat. Concurrently, there was a notable decline in lipid peroxidation levels. Additionally, significant upregulations in CAT, SOD1, and SOD2 activities were observed when the high-sugar diet was supplemented with kombucha. Furthermore, in vivo assessments using Drosophila demonstrated significant reductions in alpha-glucosidase activity when fed with kombucha. A comprehensive GC-MS and HPLC analysis of C. rotundus kombucha detected the presence of antioxidative and anti-glucosidase compounds. In conclusion, C. rotundus kombucha exhibits considerable antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties, demonstrating its potential as a beneficial beverage for health promotion.
Effect of Complexation with Closo-Decaborate Anion on Photophysical Properties of Copolyfluorenes Containing Dicyanophenanthrene Units in the Main Chain
Authors: Yakimanskiy Anton A. , Kaskevich Ksenia I. , Chulkova Tatiana G. , Krasnopeeva Elena L. , Voinova Vera V. , Neumolotov Nikolay K. , Zhdanov Andrey P. , Zhizhin Konstantin Yu. , Rogova Anastasia V. , Tomilin Felix N. , Yakimansky Alexander V.
Published: October 2023

The functionalization of copolyfluorenes containing dicyanophenanthrene units by closo-decaborate anion is described. Target copolyfluorenes were analyzed using UV-vis, luminescence, NMR and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The effect of complexation with the closo-decaborate anion on the photophysical properties was studied both experimentally and theoretically. The PL data indicate an efficient charge transfer from fluorene to the dicyanophenanthrene units coordinated to closo-decaborate. The coordination of closo-decaborate clusters to the nitrile groups of copolyfluorenes provides an important route to new materials for sensors and light-emitting devices while at the same time serving as a platform for further study of the nature of boron clusters.
FLOWViZ: An Airflow Based Workflow Middleware for Computational Phylogenetics
Authors: Luís Miguel , Vaz Cátia , Francisco Alexandre P.
Published: October 2023

Epidemiological surveillance and phylogenetic studies rely nowadays on processing and analysing huge volumes of data. Processing tasks consist on running and refining a series of intertwined computational tasks. And, despite of existing several web applications for data processing and interactive visualization for phylogenetic studies, integrating many different tools and algorithms, their execution is total or partially on the client side, making them unsuitable for dealing with huge volumes of data. Studies are often also not easy to reproduce. On the other hand, in recent years, data-centric workflow systems have been proposed, allowing to deal better with increasingly larger datasets. The integration of these systems within phylogenetic tools will allow to scale them as required, and will contribute also to promote studies reproducibility. We propose then the FLOWViZ middleware for facilitating the integration of a state of the art data-centric workflow system, Apache Airflow, within web applications for phylogenetic analyses. This framework abstracts contracts and a core API for defining tools and workflows, where tools are assumed to be containerized. FLOWViZ has been tested and evaluated within the PHYLOViZ web application, a tool supporting phylogenetic inference and data visualization.
Inflammatory Markers for the Development of Obliterative Bronchiolitis after Adenovirus Infection in Children
Authors: Mei E , Hai Bengang , Xiang Keke
Published: October 2023

Objective: To explore the inflammatory markers for the development of obliterative bronchiolitis (OB) after adenovirus infection in children. Methods: In this retrospective study, the medical data of 62 children with adenovirus pneumonia treated in our hospital between February 2020 and November 2021 were collected and assigned to an OB group (n = 30) or non-OB group (n = 32) according to the presence of OB. Clinical characteristics of patients included gender, age, prematurity, underlying disease, length of hospitalization, type of adenovirus infection, ventilator use, length of ventilator use, and laboratory index levels. Results: Children with OB were associated with higher serum ferritin levels versus those without (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the immunoglobulin E (IgE), interleukin-6 (IL-6), partial arterial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), D-dimer, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and lymphocyte absolute values between the two groups of children (P > 0.05). Logistic multifactorial regression analysis revealed that the length of ventilator use and serum ferritin level were inflammatory markers for the development of OB in children with adenovirus pneumonia. Conclusion: The length of ventilator use and serum ferritin levels are inflammatory markers for the development of OB after adenovirus infection in children, and timely measurement of the above indicators in children is instrumental in predicting the prognosis of children.
Linking Climate Change information with Crop Growing Seasons in the Northwest Ethiopian Highlands
Authors: Bimrew Gashaw , Aschenaki Addis , Debele Sisay E
Published: October 2023

In Ethiopia, climate change risks are anticipated to have significant consequences for agriculture and food security. This study investigated the past (1981-2010) and the future (2041-2070) climate change trends and their influence on crop length of growing seasons in North-Western (NW) Ethiopian highlands. Climate data were obtained from National Meteorological Agency of Ethiopia and the most valid and high resolution CMIP5 rcp6 (Coupled models Intercomparison Project representative concentration path six) model data were extracted and applied for the analysis purpose. Standard statistical methods are then applied to compute soil water content as well as to evaluate climate variability and trends and their impact on crop Length of Growing Season (LGS). Maximum temperature (tasmax) and minimum temperature (tasmin) inter-annual variability anomalies show the region has experienced coolest years than hottest years during the past. However, in the future the coolest years will highly decrease by -1.2oC while the hottest years increase by +1.3oC. During the major rainfall season (JJAS), the area has received an adequate amount of rainfall in the past and is very likely to get similar rainfall in the future. Whereas the February to May (FMAM) season assists only for early planting and October to January (ONDJ) season for lengthen growing season of JJAS if properly utilized. Otherwise, the season will have the possibility to destroy crops before and during the harvesting time. The soil water content change in the future remains close to past condition, The length of growing seasons has less variable onset and cessation dates while the projected length of growing period (LGP) 174 to 177 days will be suitable for short, long cycle crops and double cropping that could benefit crop production yield of NW-Ethiopian highlands in the future.
Applications of Smart Agriculture to Improve Animal Production: Opportunities, Challenges, Solutions, and Benefits
Authors: Dayoub Moammar , Shnaigat Saida , Tarawneh Radi A. , Al-Yacoub Azzam N. , Al-Barakeh Faisal , Al-Najjar Khaled
Published: October 2023

Smart livestock farming leverages technology to boost production and meet food demand sustainably. This study delves into smart technologies in animal production, covering opportunities, challenges, and solutions. Smart agriculture employs modern technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare in livestock farming. It includes remote monitoring, GPS-based animal care, robotic milking, smart health collars, predictive disease control, and other innovations to achieve these goals. While smart animal production holds great promise, it does face challenges related to cost, data management, and connectivity. To address these challenges, potential solutions include remote sensing, technology integration, and farmer education. Smart agriculture offers opportunities for increased efficiency, improved animal welfare, and enhanced environmental conservation. A well-planned approach is crucial to maximize the benefits of smart livestock production while ensuring its long-term sustainability. This study confirms the growing adoption of smart agriculture in livestock production, with the potential to support sustainable development goals and deliver benefits such as increased productivity and resource efficiency. To fully realize these benefits and ensure the sustainability of livestock farming, it is essential to address cost and education challenges. Therefore, this study recommends promoting a positive outlook among livestock stakeholders and embracing smart agriculture to enhance farm performance.
Growth Rate and Biological Production of Yellow Eel Anguilla anguilla and Production of Silver Eel and the Number of Glass Eel to Fulfill the Danish EMP
Authors: Rasmussen Gorm , Pedersen Michael I
Published: October 2023

Silver eel were sampled in 1981 and 1983 in River Brede, Denmark, with outlet to the North Sea. Yellow eel in River Køge-Lellinge, Denmark, with outlet to the Baltic Sea were sampled 1965-1968. Silver eel were aged by burning the otoliths. Silver male ages varied from 4 to 25 years, lengths 30.8 to 45.3 cm, and female silver eel varied from 7 to 25 years, lengths 42.3 to 77.3 cm. von Bertalanffy trajectories of length-at-age of male and female yellow eel were calculated in both rivers. Younger yellow eel had significantly higher annual growth rate compared to older age groups, and females grew significantly faster than males. Two models for natural mortality M were used to estimate number of glass eel needed to produce number of silver eel for each sex and silver age group. Annual silver eel production from River Brede Å was 49.2 kg ha-1, demanding 2,894 glass eel ha-1 and in River Køge-Lellinge, the silver eel production was 48.5 kg ha-1, demanding 5,570 glass eel ha-1. It was calculated that one (0.29 g) thousand glass eel contribute to 8.8 kg silver eel in River Køge-Lellinge, and 17.0 kg silver eel in River Brede. To fulfill the Danish EMP in rivers requires annual stocking of 33 tons or 9.4 million reared on-grown eel (3.5 g) to compensate for 183 tons lost silver eel.
Deep-penetrating Geochemical Prospecting Experiment of Mahuagou Gold Deposit in the Core of Huangling Anticline, Western Hubei
Authors: Zhou Weihang , Lei Li , Gong Yin , Liu Demin , Xie Shuyun , Chen Zhijun , Xia Qinglin , Wang Mengqi , Awadelseid Salah Fadlallah , Yaisamut Oraphan
Published: October 2023

The Mahuagou gold deposit is among the most important gold deposits in the core of Huangling Anticline. However, the geochemical exploration on the surface of the mining area presents challenges due to the thin overburde.This paper focuses on the overburden soil of Fengxiangshugou (FXS) – Mahuanggou (MHG) section as the research object, utilizes chemical form analysis of gold, soil halogen survey, and heat-released mercury survey to determine the key deep-penetrating geochemical methods for mining area. The results indicated that Si and Al components of samples exhibit minimal variation, suggesting that drift loads did not influence the overburden soil. Based on the systematic clustering, As, Sb, Mo, Bi, W and Hg emerge as ore-body or ore-belt front elements of hydrothermal gold deposits. In the study area, the predominant chemical form of gold in soil is the strong organic bond. Compared to the total amount, strong organic bound gold and heat-released mercury show higher anomaly contrasts, making them crucial indicators of faults, intrusions and hidden ore bodies. Consequently, chemical form analysis of gold and heat-released mercury surveys can enhance the anomaly contrast, proving beneficial for geochemical prospecting for weak anomalies in this area.
Unlocking the Biodegradation Potential: Comparing Cellulase Activity from Unconventional Sources - Rhinoceros Beetle Larvae and Giant African Snails
Authors: Chinenye Isaac , BAMIDELE Fagbohunka
Published: October 2023

The global predicament of solid waste generation looms as a mounting crisis, profoundly impacting the world, particularly in developing nations. Each day, the world's population contributes millions of tonnes of municipal solid waste, with projections pointing toward further escalation in the coming years. This surge in waste, predominantly composed of cellulose-rich materials, correlates directly with heightened pollution, a threat that transcends borders and imperils humanity as a whole.To confront this ever-growing issue, cellulase, a potent hydrolytic enzyme capable of digesting cellulose, a chief component of solid waste, is explored as a potential solution. In this study, we harness cellulase enzymes derived from the digestive tracts of both Archachatina marginata and Oryctes rhinoceros larvae, employing them as biodegradation agents for cellulose-based waste materials.The cellulase enzymes are methodically isolated and partially purified via ammonium sulfate precipitation at 65% saturation. Their efficacy in breaking down a variety of waste categories, encompassing kitchen waste, leaves, paper, wood, and industrial waste, is meticulously assessed and benchmarked against carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a well-established laboratory substrate. The study also ascertains the specific activity of these enzymes.Spectrophotometric analyses of the cellulase enzymes' actions on the diverse waste materials unveil intriguing results. Archachatina marginata and Oryctes rhinoceros larvae exhibit distinct performance metrics, registering percentage ranges of (11.04% - 28.31%) and (33.69% - 189.11%) on wood waste, (76.52% - 196%) and (108.56% - 567.01%) on paper waste, (78.57% - 148.14%) and (163.33% - 436.76%) on leaf waste, (57.16% - 179.95%) and (63.38% - 457.05%) on kitchen waste, and (59.95% - 77.51%) and (117.26% - 155.23%) on industrial waste, respectively. This study underscores the substantial biodegradation potential inherent in cellulase enzymes from both Oryctes rhinoceros larvae and Archachatina marginata when applied to diverse waste materials. While the rates and impacts of waste degradation vary between these sources, their promising contributions to waste management come into focus, offering sustainable and innovative approaches to tackle the pressing global challenge of solid waste proliferation.
When Claims of ‘Revisionism’ and ‘Misinformation’ are Themselves Misinformed: Implications for Policy Decision-Making
Authors: Joffe Ari R , Kazemi Pooya , Eappen Roy , Milburn Chris
Published: October 2023

A recent publication defined lockdown “revisionism” as “the spread of misinformation on lockdowns and other public health measures.” We used this publication to analyze the claim that questioning lockdowns or other public health interventions and mandates amounts to lockdown “revisionism” and “misinformation”. We suggest that the term ‘revisionism’, like the term ‘misinformation’ contained in its definition, were merely labels used to denigrate evidence-based contrary conclusions so as to avoid having to critically appraise the best evidence itself. We aim to describe how, by glossing over topics without fully engaging with the best evidence available, the assertions made do not withstand critical scrutiny. We suggest that, to ensure lessons are learned for the future, we must be willing to engage in rigorous and open debate – calling reasonable critical scrutiny of evidence ‘misinformation’, ‘disinformation’, or ‘revisionism’ is not supportive of this goal. Finally, we suggest that a main lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is not to have an increased focus on so-called ‘misinformation’ and ‘revisionism’, but rather to re-discover the emergency management process of making decisions that ensure multidisciplinary representation, transparency, cost-benefit analyses of courses open using the best evidence available, and that protects against censorship and groupthink.
Experimental and Statistical Analysis of the Effect of Heat Treatment on Surface Roughness and Mechanical Properties of Thin-Walled Samples Obtained by Selective Laser Melting from the Material AlSi10Mg
Authors: Grigoriev Sergey N. , Nikitin Nikita Yu. , Yanushevich Oleg , Kriheli Natella , Kramar Olga , Khmyrov Roman , Idarmachev Idarmach , Peretyagin Pavel
Published: October 2023

Statistical analysis of mechanical properties of thin-walled samples (~500 microns) obtained by selective laser melting from AlSi10Mg material and subjected to heat treatment for 1 hour at temperatures from 260 °C to 440 °C (step of aging temperature change 30 °C) has shown that the maximum strain hardening in the stretching diagram section from yield strength to tensile strength is achieved at the heat treatment temperature equal to 290 °C. At carrying out of correlation analysis statistically significant positive correlation between deformation corresponding to yield strength and the sum of heights of the largest protrusions and depths of the largest depressions of the surface roughness profile within the basic length of the sample (Rz) and the full height of the surface roughness profile (Rmax) was established. It was found that the reason for the correlation is the presence of cohesive states between the extreme values of the surface roughness profile that persist along the entire length of the specimen.
Impact of Variation in Amylose Content on Durum Wheat Svevo Technological and Starch Properties
Authors: Sissons Mike , Palombieri Samuela , Sestili Francesco , Lafiandra Domenico
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Reserve starch, the main component of durum wheat semolina, is constituted by two glucan homopolymers (amylose and amylopectin) that differ in their chemical structure. Amylose is mainly a linear structure formed of α-1,4 linked glucose units, with a lower polymerization degree, whereas amylopectin is a highly branched structure of α-1,4 chains linked by α-1,6 bonds. Variation of the amylose/amylopectin ratio has a profound effect on the starch properties which may impact wheat technological and nutritional characteristics and their possible use in the food and non-food sector. Therefore, some breeding programs were focused on the production of high (HA) and low amylose (LA) genotypes using transgenic and conventional strategies. A great interest was aroused by new genotypes enriched in amylose for their beneficial effects for human health in the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Differently the low-amylose genotypes find applications in different industrial sectors (i.e. frozen and baby foods; starch-based sweeteners and industrial alcohol) for their unique properties. In this work a set of genotypes, with a range of amylose from 14.9 to 57.8%, derived from the durum wheat cv. Svevo was characterized at biochemical and rheological level and used for the production of pasta. A negative correlation was observed between amylose content and semolina swelling power, starch peak viscosity and pasta stickiness. A worsening of the firmness was observed in the low amylose pasta compared to the control (cv. Svevo), whereas no difference was highlighted in the high amylose samples. The resistant starch was higher in the HA pasta compared to the control and LA pasta. Noteworthy, the extent of starch digestion was reduced in the high amylose pasta while the low amylose genotypes offered a higher starch digestion, suggesting other possible applications.
Selective sweeps in the Austrian Turopolje and Other Commercial Pig Populations
Authors: Atrian-Afiani Farzad , Berger Beate , Draxl Christian Draxl , Sölkner Johann , Mészáros Gábor
Published: October 2023

The goal of our study was to identify signatures of selection in the Turopolje pigs and other commercial pig breeds. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of five datasets, including one local pig breed (Turopolje) and four commercial pig breeds (Large White, Landrace, Pietrain, and Duroc), using strict quality control measures. Our final dataset consisted of 485 individuals and 54,075 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). To detect selection signatures within these pig breeds, we utilized the XP-EHH and XP-nSL methodologies, which allowed us to identify candidate genes that have been subject to positive selection. Our analysis consistently highlighted the PTBP2 and DPYD genes as commonly targeted by selection across all studied breeds. Both of these genes are associated with muscular development in pigs and other species. Furthermore, in the Large White breed a number of genes were detected by the two methods, such as ATP1A1, CASQ2, CD2, IGSF3, MAB21L3, NHLH2, SLC22A15, VANGL1. In Duroc breed a different set of genes was detected, such as ARSB, BHMT, BHMT2, DMGDH, JMY. The function of these genes was related to body weight, production efficiency and meat quality, average daily gain and other similar traits. Overall, our results have identified a number of genomic regionsthat are under selective pressure between local and commercial pig breeds. This information can help to improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying pig breeding, and ultimately contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable pig production practices. Our study highlights the power of using multiple genomic methodologies to detect genetic signatures of selection, and provides important insights into the genetic diversity of pig breeds.
TOLGAN: An End-to-end framework for producing Traditional Orient Landscape
Authors: Kim Booyong , Yang Heekyung , Min Kyungha
Published: October 2023

We present TOLGAN that generates traditional oriental landscape (TOL) image from a map that specifies the locations and shapes of the elements composing TOL. Users can create a TOL map by using a user interface or a segmentation scheme from a photograph. We design the generator of TOLGAN as a series of decoding layers where the map is applied between the layers. The generated TOL image is further enhanced through an AdaIN architecture. The discriminator of TOLGAN processes a generated image and its groundtruth TOL artwork image. TOLGAN is trained through a dataset composed of paired TOL artwork images and their TOL maps. We present a tool through which users can produce a TOL map by specifying and organizing the elements of TOL artworks. TOLGAN successfully generates a series of TOL images from the TOL map. We evaluate our approach using a quantitative way by estimating FID and ArtFID scores and a qualitative way by executing two user studies. Through these studies, we prove the excellence of our approach by comparing our results with those from several important existing works.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Gait Disturbance in Post-stroke Patients: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
Authors: Chamorro-Hinojosa Juan Antonio , Molina-Rueda Francisco , Carratalá-Tejada Maria
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a promising technique for brain modulation after cerebrovascular accident (CVA). This treatment modality has been previously studied in the recovery of patients. The aim of this review is to analyze the evidence in the ap-plication of tDCS in the recovery of gait disturbance in stroke patients. Methods: This review was conducted according to the recommendations of the PRISMA statement. Three different elec-tronic databases were searched for relevant results: PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane. We included reviews and meta-analyses that only considered randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that inves-tigated the effects of transcranial direct electrical stimulation, in combination or not with other physiotherapy treatment, on gait recovery. Results: Thirteen studies with a total of 195 RCTs were included. Data on population, outcome measures, protocols and outcomes were extracted. The Amstar-2 scale and the GRADE system of certainty of evidence were used. Only one study re-ceived high certainty of evidence, 5 received low certainty of evidence and 7 received critically low certainty of evidence. Conclusions: Although the tDCS produces positive changes in gait recovery in spatio-temporal parameters, mobility, endurance, strength and motor function, there is insuf-ficient evidence to recommend this treatment.
O revisionismo ideológico nas escolas
Authors: Zarotti Pedro
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo compreender alguns aspectos relacionados às manifestações de revisionismo ideológico que ocorreram no espaço escolar com professoras e professores mestres em ensino de História. Como aporte teórico, utilizou-se a tipologia negacionismo, revisionismo historiográfico e ideológico (NAPOLITANO & JUNQUEIRA, 2019) e o conceito de apropriação conservadora sobre o passado (MENEZES, 2019). Desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória haja vista a necessidade de tornar mais explícita a situação problemática gerada pela chegada do revisionismo ideológico às salas de aula. Então, operacionalizou-se o levantamento como procedimento técnico, utilizando-se do questionário como instrumento para a coleta dos dados. Estes foram analisados através da Análise Exploratória de Dados. Os resultados permitem a proposição de algumas hipóteses a serem investigadas em pesquisas futuras.
Paridade entre histórias indígenas e ocidentais
Authors: Oliveira Genaro
Published: October 2023

O artigo reflete sobre os desafios de ensinar história no contexto atual de reformas curriculares na Nova Zelândia. Em particular, discuto meus aprendizados e obstáculos,     como brasileiro e professor de uma universidade pública, para implementar um currículo de história pioneiro no país. Na primeira parte, apresento um breve histórico dos contextos de ensino de história na Nova Zelândia, com foco no atual de processo reformulação do atual currículo national neozelandês o qual, entre tantas mudanças significativas, se inspira em um princípio pioneiro intitulado mana ōrite mō te mātauranga, que pretende dar equidade epistemológica entre tradições de conhecimento indígenas e ocidentais. Na segunda parte, detalho e reflito sobre minhas próprias iniciativas em sala de aula ao repensar “o que” e “como?” ensinar história para futuro professores de história neozelandeses no atual contexto descolonizador de mudanças políticas e epistemológicas.
Ausencias y presencias en la América colonial
Authors: González Barrios Marcia
Published: October 2023

El artículo parte de consideraciones generales en torno a la Historia de las mujeres y el enfoque de género en la clase de historia en el contexto de mi práctica docente, abordando la resignificación de experiencias pasadas, por un lado, y reflexionando sobre un proyecto que dota de mayor complejidad a la acción docente, por otro. Lo hace, en primer lugar, describiendo y analizando una secuencia de actividades propuestas a los alumnos, buscando el análisis comparativo de la crónica de Ulrico Schmidl y la carta de Isabel de Guevara durante el proceso de colonización del Río de la Plata. Y, en segundo lugar, reflexiona sobre las posibilidades de incorporar desde dicho enfoque algunos aspectos destacables de las experiencias de Mencía Calderón y Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Resenha de Ana Zavala e outros autores (2019) “Pensar, repensar, mudar. Quando na minha aula de história alguma coisa tem que ser diferente”. Biblioteca Nacional do Uruguai
Authors: Pappier Viviana , Galina Rubinstein Aylen
Published: October 2023

Reseña de  Ana Zavala y otres autores (2019) “Pensar, repensar, cambiar. Cuando en mi clase de historia algo tiene que ser de otra manera”. Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay
POST-INDUSTRIAL MINING COMMUNITIES: ASPECTS ON GEOECOLOGY OF QUALITY OF LIFE
Authors: Offenberg Iulian , Frățilă Cristian Ovidiu , Iliaș Ioana Tiberia , Iliaș Nicolae , Offenberg Alexandra , Radu Sorin Mihai , Fetiniuc Valentina
Published: October 2023

The multidisciplinary nature of quality of life calls for appropriate definitions of the concept. Although it is specific to the field of sociology, it appears more and more often in ecology, economy, health, climatology, etc. The phenomenon of metamorphosis thus involves the different fields with activities that produce natural and technical changes. The modification of natural systems and their transformation due to natural-technical causes, characteristic of post-industrial mining areas, brings the new fields of research closer to the geographical environment. The analysis of the quality of life of the communities in these areas involves a transdisciplinary approach (between and within various disciplines as well as beyond any of them) to understand the physiognomy and health of landscapes, respectively the ecology of landscapes loaded with life resources. Through the lens of geotectonic movements in the last period of time, in addition to safe underground mining, ensuring security and health in public and private above-ground spaces requires the need to analyze the real situation, primarily in public institutions, in the public and private health system (hospitals, ambulatories).  This paper briefly reviews the geoecology of quality of life, focusing on the most important definitions of the concept and highlighting the elements applicable to post-industrial mining areas.