bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zaprawa modyfikowana cementem glinowym jako alternatywa dla standardowych materiałów używanych do druku 3D
Authors: Olczyk Norbert , Skibicki Szymon , Gierszewska Natalia
Published: August 2023

Druk 3D betonu to innowacyjna technologia, która rewolucjonizuje branżę budowlaną. Ten zaawansowany proces pozwala na precyzyjne i zautomatyzowane wytwarzanie trwałych struktur z betonu, wykorzystując spoiwa na bazie cementu do druku. Druk 3D betonu oferuje wiele zalet. Po pierwsze, dzięki temu procesowi możliwe jest tworzenie niestandardowych kształtów i wzorów, które są trudne do osiągnięcia tradycyjnymi metodami budowlanymi. Ponadto, dzięki precyzyjnemu sterowaniu drukiem 3D można zminimalizować zużycie materiałów, co przekłada się na oszczędność kosztówi ograniczenie negatywnego wpływu na środowisko. Cement glinowy jako składnik spoiwa powoduje znaczne przyspieszenie czasu wiązania, co może być przydatne w technologii druku 3D. Przedstawione w artykule badania analizują możliwość wykorzystania cementu glinowego do modyfikacji mieszanki betonowej przeznaczonej do druku. Badania wykazały, że przy odpowiedniej kompozycji superplastyfikatora i spoiwa możliwe jest osiągnięcie wymaganych czasów wiązania.
Geopolymer fly ash composites modified with cotton fibre
Authors: Kozub B. , Pławecka K. , Figiela B. , Korniejenko K.
Published: August 2023

The work’s primary goal is to assess the influence of the cotton fibres addition and their proportion on the strength properties and thermal conductivity of foamed geopolymer composites based on fly ash.Fly ash from a thermal power plant was used as the foundation material to create the geopolymer composites in this study. Volcanic silica was used as an additional source of silicon. As an additive, the recycled cotton flock was used in amounts of 0.5%, 1% and 2% by weight of dry ingredients. The density, compressive, and three-point bending strength of the created geopolymers were measured. Moreover, the thermal conductivity measurements for three temperature ranges: 0–20C, 20–40C, and 30–50C for all investigated geopolymers were conducted. The structure of tested materials was observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).It was demonstrated within the context of the study that the addition of cotton fibres to foamed fly ash-based geopolymers aids in slightly reducing their density. Cotton fibres can be used to boost the strength of the examined geopolymers; for samples with 1% cotton fibres added, compressive strength rose by around 22% and flexural strength by about 67%. Additionally, it is feasible to lower their thermal conductivity coefficient by incorporating cotton fibres into foamed fly ash-based geopolymers.The results obtained highlight the potential of fly ash-based geopolymer composites with the addition of cotton flocks for application as insulating materials in the building industry.The novelty of this work is the demonstration of the possibility of producing foamed geopolymers based on fly ash with the addition of recycled cotton fibres, with properties that make them suitable for use as building insulation materials.
Badawcza ocena możliwości wykorzystanianiemetalicznych siatek tekstylnych do zbrojeniacienkościennych płyt betonowych
Authors: Kotala Bernard , Węglorz Marek
Published: August 2023

W artykule przedstawiono badania krajowe cienkościennychpłyt betonowych o grubości 40 mm, zbrojonych z wykorzystaniemniemetalicznych siatek tekstylnych (TRC – TextileReinforced Concrete) i opisano przyjęte rozwiązanie formy umożliwiającejstabilizację wiotkich siatek w deskowaniu. W porównaniudo płyty żelbetowej, zbrojonej tradycyjnie siatkami stalowymi,w badaniach doraźnych i długotrwałych na zginanie wykazanopodobną pracę płyt betonowych zbrojonych siatkami tekstylnymiw zakresie sprężystym, do wystąpienia pierwszej rysy.
Badania betonowych elementów sprężonychzespolonych z nadbetonem
Authors: Zając Jakub , Drobiec Łukasz , Grzyb Krzysztof
Published: August 2023

W artykule przedstawiono badania rozwarstwienia prefabrykowanych sprężonych belek betonowych. Głównymcelem programu badań jest określenie wpływu kształtu zespolenia na zachowanie się belek zespolonych. Zbadano żebroweprefabrykowane belki sprężone z pełnym zespoleniem, zerwaną adhezją i zerwaną adhezją oraz tarciem. Pomiary z wykorzystaniem technologii cyfrowej korelacji obrazu (DIC) wraz z analizą charakterystyki siła-przemieszczenie wykazały decydującywpływ długości rozwarstwienia na pracę elementu. Powstawanie lokalnego poślizgu w płaszczyźnie zespolenia związane byłoz propagacją zarysowań giętnych i ukośnych. Zarysowanie dochodzące do strefy podparcia należy uznać za moment rozwarstwienia elementu zespolonego.
Wybór receptury mieszanki betonowej w aspekcietrzech obszarów formułowania celu
Authors: Dobaczewska Wioletta , Prałat Karol , Kubissa Wojciech , Dobaczewski Tomasz
Published: August 2023

Budownictwo jako dział gospodarki narodowejo dużym znaczeniu społecznym i gospodarczym, a także o znaczącym wpływie na środowisko naturalne jest wpisane w zasadyzrównoważonego rozwoju. Jednym z głównych i powszechniestosowanym materiałem budowlanym jest beton. W artykule zaprezentowano metodę wielokryterialnego wspomagania decyzjiEIPICI, umożliwiającą w aspekcie ekologicznego, ekonomicznego i technicznego obszaru formułowania celu wybór zrównoważonej receptury mieszanki betonowej.
Social protection for older persons: an adequacy – comparative perspective
Authors: Uścińska Gertruda , Czepulis-Rutkowska Zofia , Jarmuż-Zawadzka Paulina
Published: August 2023

Introduction: This paper presents the social security institutions used by older persons in selected countries from the perspective of the well-being of the elderly. The authors consider social security institutions for older persons to be old-age pension systems and long-term care systems and, to a limited extent, benefits under the health care system, which, although targeted not only at older persons, in many cases have become the starting point for the development of long-term care institutions.Purpose: The aim of this study is to draw attention to the need of a holistic approach in the protection of older persons and the need for further analysis from the perspective of their well-being. The main assumption is that to obtain the protection picture for older persons it is necessary to assess not simply old age pensions but also other benefit systems.Materials and methods: Description of the social security institutions for older persons with the aim to assess the extent of the social protection they provide. In these assessments the authors employ quantitative data as well as the opinions of national and international experts. This methodology draws on a case study approach.Results: (1) Older persons with decreasing pension amounts will face difficulties in the financing or co-financing of their long-term care costs. The health care for older persons often overlaps with long term care. There are requests for the co-ordination of these two institutions, but in practice this is not easy to achieve. Financial incentives as well as institutional traditions play a role in this respect.(2) Countries that have introduced long-term care systems and are facing rising costs are undertaking many studies on the effectiveness or efficiency of their operations. Some countries have introduced long-term care within the context of population ageing, such as in Korea; unlike in Germany, where the system targets all dependent people. (3) The early application of generous solutions (for example in Sweden or Germany) may foster claimant attitudes and hamper the reduction of pension systems. In Eastern countries, such as Korea, on the other hand, poverty levels are very high because older persons were simply not prepared to be left unsupported.
ASPECTOS CLÍNICOS DA MALÁRIA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Da Fonseca Cristiane Haline Lopes , Ferreira Marcinei Dorzane , Lopes Graciana de Sousa
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: o presente estudo sobre os aspectos clínicos da malária, descreve as causas da malária, os sintomas que ela apresenta e os riscos que traz aos pacientes infectados.  Métodos: Os levantamentos de dados foram feitos de forma qualitativa nas plataformas:  Biblioteca Cientifíca Eletrônica (SciELO) e Literatura Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). A revisão de literatura integrativa está dividida em cinco parte para melhor compreensão do estudo. Resultados: para obter os resultados foi feito um “quadro 1”, que possibilitou a discussão sobre o tema. Sendo que os sintomas da malária podem apresentar vários fatores, as defesas do corpo são atacadas, e caso não ocorra um tratamento adequado, pode tornar ainda mais perigosa a doença, desde uma febre até a morte. Conclusão: a malária é uma doença batante perigosa, que pode desencadear outras complicações para o paciente, por isso tem que tomar os devidos cuidados na prevenção e combate ao agente causador dessa doença.
Characterization of ovarian follicular development and steroid profile during estrous cycle and seasonal anestrous in buffalo
Authors: SARATH T , SINGH S K , ARUNMOZHI N , RAJKUMAR R , SAXENA A , AGARWAL S K
Published: August 2023

The experiment was conducted to study ovarian follicular population, its diameter, steroid profile (estradiol 17ß and progesterone) and corpus luteum development during estrous cycle and seasonal anestrous in Murrah buffaloes. They were categorized into 2 groups based on the estrus signs i.e. cyclic (6) and anestrous (6) and subjected to ultrasound scanning of ovaries on day 0 (day of estrus in cyclic and day of first scanning in anestrous buffaloes), 6, 10 and 16 using B-mode scanner equipped with 6.0 MHz linear array transducer. Blood samples were collected on the above days for the estimation of the progesterone and estradiol-17ß. The mean number of small follicles on day 0 and 10 and medium follicles on day 10 were significantly higher within as well as between the cyclic and anestrous buffaloes, while mean number of large follicles on day 0, 10 and 16 were significantly higher in the cyclic as compared to anestrous buffaloes. However, mean number of total follicles were significantly higher in cyclic as compared to anestrous buffaloes on all the days of scanning. The maximum diameter of large follicle was observed in cyclic buffaloes on day 0 (1.40±0.49 cm). The diameter of CL increased with its development and reached to its peak on day 10 (1.39±0.04 cm), thereafter, it reduced on day 16 (0.72±0.30 cm) of the cycle. The mean serum progesterone concentration was significantly higher on day 6, 10 and 16 than day 0 of the estrous cycle indicating development of functional corpus luteum, however, mean serum estradiol-17ß concentration was significantly higher on day 0 than the other days of cycle signifying follicular growth and development secreting higher amount of estrogen.
A preliminary assessment of new bovine and avian tuberculin in cattle by intra-dermal tests and whole blood interferon gamma assay
Authors: YADAV MINAKSHI , VERMA RISHENDRA
Published: August 2023

The present study reports ante-mortem diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis employing tuberculin test using a new tuberculin PPDB (M. bovis, 3/86) and interferon gamma assay in cattle whole blood culture stimulated using a commercial bovine IFN- γ assay kit. Dairy cattle (87) categorized in groups A, B and C were tested using tuberculin test and gamma interferon (IFN-γ). Fresh batches of bovine PPD (from M. bovis 3/86) and avian PPD (M. avium N–17) were prepared and were standardized by conforming to sterility, safety and potency. For tuberculin testing cervical single intradermal test (SIT) and caudal fold test (CFT) were performed using tuberculins at concentration of 1mg/ml and at the concentration of 0.3mg/ ml as a stimulating antigens in IFN-γ test. Out of 80 cattle (group A + B), 44 (55%) were reactor to tuberculin, 21 (26.25%) non reactor and 15 (18.75%) were inconclusive animals and by IFN-γ test 36 (45%) were M. bovis positive, 10 (12.5%) negative, 13 (16.25%) inconclusive and 21 (26.25%) were M. avium positive animals. In group C (not tuberculin tested) only 4 (57.14%) out of 7 cattle were positive. Relative sensitivity of IFN-γ test (63.88%) was higher than the tuberculin test (52.27%). Our study indicated that skin tests (CFT and SIT) and IFN-γ test can be used for successful control and eradication of bovine tuberculosis as IFN-γ test had higher sensitivity.
Yak rearing systems among the Brokpas of the Eastern Himalaya in Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: PEGU DIPIKA , BORGOHAIN ATUL , SHYAM JANMONI
Published: August 2023

The study was carried out to understand the transhumance system of yak rearing in West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh through the interview of 80 yak pastoralists. Majority (78.75%) of the Brokpas, practiced concentrate feeding to their yak herds. Cent%of yak herdsmen practiced natural services and transhumance system of rearing management. Majority (88.75%) of yak herdsmen reported disease animal being treated by para vets. Majority (97.75%) of yak herdsmen move with family during the time of migration. Majority (77.50%) of the respondents stated hostile weather and environment as a major constraint during migration. Socio personal, economic and communicational characteristics viz. age, family size, annual income, mass media exposure etc had positive and significant relationship with the rearing practices of the Monpa pastoralist.
Characterization of a novel antimicrobial peptide gene from the reproductive tract of indigenous cows (Bos indicus) of Asom
Authors: SULTANA REZINA , KALITA D J , SARMA S , BARUAH A , DEVI B
Published: August 2023

Antimicrobial peptides are innate immune defense peptides protecting against infection. Defensins and cathelicidins are the two major antimicrobial peptides in eukaryotes. In the present study, female reproductive tract was collected from apparently healthy local cows (Bos indicus) of Asom after slaughter. cDNA was synthesized from the extracted RNA by reverse transcription and amplified the Lingual Antimicrobial Peptide (LAP) gene (227 bp) using specific primers. The purified product was sequenced and sequence were aligned Nucleotide sequence was BLAST with twelve published sequences and analyzed using DNA Star software. At nucleotide level, Bos indicus LAP of reproductive tract showed the highest similarity of 97.4% with Bos taurus LAP of tongue followed by 92.8% with buffalo EBD. We identified the highest similarity (93.8%) of Bos indicus LAP of reproductive tract with Bos taurus LAP of tongue followed by buffalo EBD (86.2%). The phylogenetic analyses at nucleotide and amino acid level showed that Bos indicus LAP of reproductive tract and Bos taurus LAP of tongue are closely evolutionarily which implied that they might have diverged from ancestral gene. We conclude that female reproductive-tract epithelium of local cows of Asom express a potent AMP similar to that of Bos taurus LAP of tongue.
Surface expression of CD11b, CD62L, CD44 receptors on blood and milk neutrophils during subclinical and clinical mastitis in Sahiwal cows
Authors: SWAIN DILIP KUMAR , KUSHWAH MOHAR SINGH , KAUR MANDHEER , MOHANTY ASHOK K , DANG AJAY K
Published: August 2023

Surface expression of cell adhering molecules and CD44 was studied in Sahiwal (SW) cows suffering naturally from subclinical (SCM) and clinical mastitis (CM). Cows were divided into groups, viz. healthy (12), SCM (12) and CM (12) groups on the basis of CMT scoring, bacteriological culture, gross morphological changes in the milk and by counting milk SCC after screening of 136 SW cows. Bacteriological culture indicated infection of Staphylococcus aureus as the causative agent of SCM and CM. Healthy cows showed significantly higher CD62L expression as compared to the SCM and CM group of animals in both blood and milk neutrophils but no significant difference was found between blood and milk neutrophils. The results revealed a significant upregulation of CD11b positive cells in the CM group of cows. Significantly higher expression of CD44 was found in the neutrophils of both blood and milk of SCM group as compared to CM group. From the study, it was evident that neutrophils exhibit dynamic interplay between the integrins (CD11b) and selectins (CD62L) along with CD44 during SCM and CM Staphylococcal mastitis to offer host protection against the foreign invaders.
Profiling of bovine toll like receptors (TLRs) in foot and mouth disease vaccinated cattle
Authors: RANJAN RAJEEV , BISWAL JITENDRA KUMAR , SHARMA AJAY KUMAR , MISRI JYOTI , PATTNAIK BRAMHADEV
Published: August 2023

Foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV) elicits acute humoral antibody response in both infected and vaccinated animals. Toll like receptors (TLRs) are type 1 transmembrane proteins expressed in almost all cell types and activate the innate immune system. The current study was performed to evaluate expression profiling of bovine TLRs like TLR 2, TLR 3, TLR 7, TLR 8 and TLR 10, in response to FMD inactivated vaccine using quantitative real-time RT-PCR technique. Blood samples were collected from control, test group 1 and test group 2, at 0, 14th and 21st days post-vaccination (dpv). The mRNA abundance of these target genes was calibrated with a housekeeping gene (18 S) and expressed as fold over expression of the TLRs genes in bovine over the 0th dpv as control. On 0 day, expression of all TLRs did not vary significantly. The expression of TLR2 and TLR3 genes significantly increased in both test group 1 and 2 after 14th day and 21st DPV but expression of other TLRs increase in test groups 1 and 2 did not differ significantly. Expression of TLR2 and TLR3 genes considerably increased in test group 1 and 2 but expression of these genes were more in test group 1 as compared to test group 2. From preliminary findings, if there is inclusion of TLR2 and TLR 3 agonist in vaccine, it may enhance the innate immunity of animals and helps in clearing of virus and may prevent establishment of infection.
Cryo-capacitation changes during cryopreservation of swamp buffalo spermatozoa
Authors: TALUKDAR D J , AHMED K , DEKA B C , SINHA S , DEORI S , DAS G C
Published: August 2023

Cryopreservation of sperm cells induces cryo-capacitation like changes. These changes are associated with reduced survival of sperm cells in the female reproductive tract that ultimately associate with poor fertility. The present study was designed with the objective to investigate the cryo-capacitation changes in relation to acrosomal status, transaminases activities, sperm membrane protein and cholesterol content in swamp buffalo spermatozoa. Results revealed that the total mean incidences of acrosome reacted spermatozoa and the mean activity of ALT and AST were significantly higher after equilibration and freezing. The mean level of sperm membrane protein and cholesterol was significantly lower after equilibration and freezing. It may be concluded from the present study that cryopreservation induces capacitation-like changes in swamp buffalo spermatozoa.
Genetic polymorphism of caprine stearoyl-coA desaturase (SCD) gene and their relationship with blood cholesterol, triglyceride and pre-weaning growth traits of mixed breeds of goats in southern Thailand
Authors: SUPAKORN CHINA , PRALOMKARN WINAI , TUMWASORN SORNTHEP
Published: August 2023

The present study attempts to identify genetic polymorphisms of stearoyl-coA desaturase (SCD) gene and their relationship with blood cholesterol, triglyceride and pre-weaning growth traits in a goat population in southern Thailand. Genetic variability in caprine SCD was analyzed in 290 animals belonging to several types of Thai native (TN), Anglo-nubian (AN), Boer (B) and Saanen (SA) breed crosses by PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing. Four SNPs were identified in exon3 (A/G), exon5 (C/T), exon6 (C/G) and 3’untranslated region (3’UTR) (TGT deletion). Five haplotypes (A, B, C, D and E) were constructed. Haplotype frequency B was the highest (0.50) but haplotype frequency C was the lowest (0.01). Haplotype effect of SCD gene had influenced on blood cholesterol, triglyceride, weaning weight and growth rate. Individuals with haplotype C had significant lowest triglyceride, weaning weight and growth rate (P<0.05). Also, this haplotype could be culled for growth improvement in this population.
Evaluation of mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) in broiler chicken during hot humid summer using zoo technical, molecular and physio-biochemical tools
Authors: ROKADE J J , BHANJA S K , SHINDE A S , SAJAD  , KAPGATE MUKESH , MANDAL A B
Published: August 2023

Climate resilient poultry production is a major challenge especially for hot regions like India. Accordingly, the efficacy of mannan-oligosaccharides as anti-heat stressor was studied. Broiler chicks were reared on a standard diet up to 14th day of age. Thereafter, the chicks were randomly distributed into three dietary treatment groups viz. T1 (Control group: Standard diet, T2 (Standard diet with MOS @ 0.3%) and T3 (Standard diet with MOS @ 0.5%) each with 40 birds divided in 5 replicates of 8 birds each upto 42 days of age. Experiment was carried out during hot-humid (August-September, 26.0±0.12° to 34.25±0.37°C, Rh%: 76.95±0.90 to 86.15±0.61) summer. Growth performance, immunity (4th week), physiological (4th and 6th week), biochemical (4th and 6th wk) and molecular parameters (4th and 6th wk) were recorded. Feed intake, live weight gain and FCR improved significantly (P<0.001) on MOS supplementation. The relative yield of immune organs at 4th and 6th week of age, humoral (P<0.001) as well as cellular (P<0.01) immunity also improved significantly. The percentage of haemoglobin, protein, aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase increased significantly (P<0.001) due to MOS supplementation at 4th as well as 6th week of age. While H:L ratio, serum corticosterone and serum cholesterol decreased significantly (P<0.001) in MOS supplemented groups. Supplementation of MOS at both the levels (0.3 and 0.5%) caused significant down regulation of relative expression of HSP70 in jejunum tissues during 28th or 42nd day of age. From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that MOS supplementation @ 0.3% or 0.5% in diet of heat stressed broilers improved performance as well as welfare.
Genetic diversity analysis in guava (Psidium guajava) on the basis of morphological and physico-chemical traits
Authors: SINGH D , GILL M I S , BOORA R S , ARORA N K
Published: August 2023

Assessment of genetic diversity in the available germplasm is the prerequisite for development of improved genotypes through planned breeding programmes. In view of this, thirty five guava (Psidium guajava L.) genotypes maintained at the Fruit Research Farm of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and its Regional Fruit Research Station, Bahadurgarh, Patiala were evaluated for tree, vegetative, reproductive, fruit and seed characters based on UPOV descriptors during years 2010 to 2013. Morpho physiological data was subjected to Mahalanobis D2 statistic and it grouped the tested genotypes into six clusters with Cluster III and V showing maximum inter cluster distance. Cluster I, cluster IV, cluster V and cluster VI showed intra cluster distance of 55.12, 55.40, 50.70 and 61.84, respectively, indicating that the genotypes in these clusters have dissimilarity for morphological features and performance. Cluster III had highest mean value for fruit weight (312.39 g), fruit length (109.60 mm), fruit width (72.88 mm) and fruit outer flesh thickness (17.95 mm) and least mean values for seed weight per 100 g of fruit (0.933 g). Cluster V was characterized by minimum mean value for 100-seed weight (1.017 g) and maximum value for total soluble solids (11.60 %) and titrable acidity (0.486 %). Contribution towards observed diversity was found to be 47.90, 16.73, 13.11 and 10.76 per cent for seed weight per fruit, fruit diameter, 100-seed weight and leaf width. Genotypes from Cluster III, V and IV may be chosen for intercrossing to get the desired trait combinations through high heterotic response and superior recombinants in their progenies.
Aktualisasi Pemimpin Gereja menjaga Moral dan Integritas Umat dalam Menghadapi Tahun Politik
Authors: Arifianto Yonatan Alex , Ngesthi Yonathan Salmon Efrayim
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Political years often bring problems and can also bring about internal church conflicts as well as horizontal conflicts between people. However, this is a challenge for society and also for the country, because it is related to sensitive political issues, diseases of democracy, and even the politics of dishonesty involving pastors and Christianity regarding choice and support. Therefore the lack of political education for Christianity can exacerbate the political situation and undermine democracy. Therefore, church pastors or church leaders need to be vigilant and try to deal with these problems wisely and responsibly. So that the morality and integrity of the pastor in facing the political year can be an example for God's congregation. Using a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, it can be concluded that the morality and integrity of church leaders in facing the first 2024 political year church leaders can understand the nature of morality and integrity for politics so they can understand how the political paradigm and its influence on the church. Of course this is a reflection of the Bible's teaching of morality and integrity towards church leadership to be on the right path and in accordance with the basics of Biblical truth. So as to bring up the movement which is the value of the actualization of church leaders in politics as maintaining morale and integrity.
Abstrak: Tahun politik seringkali membawa persoalan dan bisa juga mendatangkan konflik internal gereja maupun konflik horizontal antar sesama. Namun hal itu merupakan tantangan bagi masyarakat dan juga negara, sebab terkait dengan adanya isu-isu politik yang sensitif, penyakit demokrasi, bahkan politik uang dan politik ketidakjujuran yang melibatkan para pemimpin gereja dan kekristenan, terkait pilihan dan dukungan sering terjadi. Maka dari itu kurangnya pendidikan politik bagi kekristenan dapat memperburuk situasi politik dan merusak demokrasi. Oleh karena itu, gembala jemaat atau pemimpin gereja perlu waspada dan berupaya untuk mengatasi masalah-masalah tersebut dengan bijaksana dan bertanggung jawab. Supaya moralitas dan integritas gembala dalam menghadapi tahun politik dapat menjadi teladan bagi jemaat Tuhan. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskritif dengan pendekatan studi literature maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa moralitas dan integritas pemimpin gereja dalam menghadapi tahun politik 2024 pertama para pemimpin gereja dapat mengerti akan hakikat moralitas dan integritas bagi politik sehingga dapat memahami bagiamana paradigma politik dan pengaruhnya Bagi gereja. Tentunya hal itu menjadi reflektif pengajaran Alkitab moralitas dan integritas terhadap kepemimpinan gereja untuk berada dijalan yang benar dan sesuai dengan dasar kebenaran Alkitabiah. Sehingga memunculkan gerekan yang menjadi nilai akan aktualisasi pemimpin gereja dalam perpolitikan sebagai menjaga moral dan integitas.
Cost Accounting and Performance Evaluation in Manufacturing Companies
Authors: Nwadiubu Anthony Odinakachukwu , Okolie David Ogomegbunam
Published: August 2023

The main objective of the study was to examine cost accounting as a panacea for performance evaluation in manufacturing companies. The data used in the study was obtained from primary sources. The collection of primary data was done through the administration of questionnaire on respondents who are staff of Nigerian breweries plc Enugu.A questionnaire was designed and administered to One hundred and nine (109) respondents from a population of Two hundred (200) in which the completed ones were returned and used in the completion of this study. Taro Yamane’s formula was used in determining the sample size. The data collected were analyzed with the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results showed that there is significant relationship between direct material and performance of manufacturing companies, there is significant relationship between direct labour and performance of manufacturing companies,overhead cost has significant effect on the performance of manufacturing companies and Cost accounting has significant effect on the performance of manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Consequently, the study concluded that cost accounting is a very efficient and effective panacea for performance evaluation in manufacturing companies. However, to prepare a good and workable costing technique, establishments must know its goals and objectives, as well as where it is heading to. Nevertheless, cost accounting control is a managerial tool and not a substitute for management
Social-legal foundations of information security of the state, society and individual in Ukraine
Authors: Sopilko Iryna , Rapatska Lesya
Published: August 2023

Ukraine is experiencing military aggression due to the full-scale invasion of Russia, which uses information weapons. Therefore, the problem of ensuring a sufficiently high level of information security in Ukraine is relevant. The purpose of the research – to highlight the essence and features of the concept of "information security", and related terms, and to perform a comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework on ensuring a reliable level of information security as the basis of national security. To achieve this purpose, the author uses empirical, theoretical and comprehensive methods of scientific research, namely: observation, comparison, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, and comparative-legal, Aristotelian, analogy and deduction methods. The author proves the significance of ensuring information security at the level of each entity as the foundation for the existence of the Ukrainian information society and a means of counteracting the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation. The factors influencing information security are identified, in the context of which the significant role of the culture of protection of society is demonstrated. The significance of ensuring an appropriate level of cybersecurity as a defining element of information defence, the provision of which should be as consistent as possible with the State information policy, is substantiated. The author outlines the potential consequences of failure to maintain a reliable level of information and cybersecurity against the background of a full-scale invasion, namely: the overthrow of the government, collapse of Ukraine’s reputation in the international arena, chaotic processes in society and growing discontent, economic crisis and human casualties. The author describes the current state of information security in the country and suggests ways to improve it, in particular by reforming the existing legal regulation, considering the political experience of other countries and scientific achievements, transforming the State information policy with a focus on preventing information offences, international cooperation in the global information space and developing the information culture of the population. These recommendations can be used to eliminate shortcomings in the legal regulation of information security issues and to develop proposals for reforming the national information policy
Zero-based budget performance analysis as a budgeting tool in a mixed economy company
Authors: Lima Maria Luiza , Cunha Edileuza Lobato da , Lima Orlem Pinheiro de , Araújo Paulo César Diniz de , Maduro Márcia Ribeiro , Oliveira Júnior Nilson José de , Roberto José Carlos Alves , Roberto Ana Paula Alves
Published: August 2023

The article aims to analyze the performance of Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) as a budgeting tool in a mixed economy company, from 2018 to 2021. The research was conducted through a case study of qualitative approach where there were two analyses. The first was the data of realized, budgeted and the variation of expenses and investments of the organization, and the second is the analysis of the methodology through a questionnaire answered by the team responsible for Budget Control regarding the negative and positive aspects of the ZBB. It was observed that the registration of events organized in a Budget Plan will not necessarily cause them to be fully realized, and that the methodology stands out for the budget control resulting from its rich detailing.
Dropout in the specialization course in public management of the national public administration training program (PNAP): The profile of the students of class 3 of UEM
Authors: Freitas Aparecida do Rocio , Soares Augusto Cesare de Campos
Published: August 2023

It is relevant to seek to understand this phenomenon which is the evasion in Distance Education, because, within the public university, it constitutes a waste of public resources and, as far as the PNAP makes it impossible to achieve its purpose in its entirety, as well as, demonstrates the student's disengagement in obtaining excellence in the public sector. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze the evasion through the profile of students (measured by gender dimensions, academic education in undergraduate, public service time and chronological age) in relation to the specialization course in Public Management - class 3 - of the National Program for the Formation of Public Administration (PNAP), offered by the State University of Maringá (UEM), PR. Therefore, a descriptive and quantitative research was conducted, with secondary data (documentary and bibliographic research), content analysis was used that through systematic procedures, objectives of organizing the data with indicators of have allowed the inference of knowledge on the subject. The results showed that there was a significant rate of evasion in the course, with emphasis on the number of dropouts in all poles. It is concluded that the evasion in the course /PNAP is a challenge that should integrate the UAB, the university and the face-to-face centers, with policies, strategies and actions to contain evasion, which involve quantitative and qualitative aspects aiming at excellence in public management, in addition to raising the student's awareness of his co-responsibility in this result.
Biotechnological prospecting for copper recovery in electro-electronic waste (memory board)
Authors: Alves Marcely Figueiredo , Lima Sidney Marlon Lopes de , Campos-Takaki Galba Maria , Andrade Rosileide Fontenele da Silva
Published: August 2023

The recovery of Electro-electronic Waste (EER) is linked to the fifteenth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aims to recover and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. One of the main components of waste electrical and electronic equipment is the printed circuit board (PCIs)-(Motherboard) which has in its composition valuable metals that can be recovered including copper. In this context, the aim of the present study was to investigate the potential of bioleaching of bacteria in the recovery of copper in the disposal of Printed Circuit Boards (PCIs). Three bacteria (Bacillus subtilis UCP 1594, Pseudomonas fluorescens UCP 1514 and Geobacillus stearothermophilus UCP 1520) were used. Initially, the bacteria were acclimatized in PCIs crushed into small particles and then they were transferred to AN medium (nutrient agar) added of 0.02g, 0.08g and 0.1g. L of crushed PCIs. Then, the acclimatized bacteria were submitted to the bioleaching process. The bioleaching process occurred in T&K medium added to a 2 cm PCI, in addition to the inoculum of 10% (107CFU/mL). The process occurred under orbital agitation of 180rpm, during 15 days and 37ºC. The identification of the potential of the bacteria in the removal of copper from the PCIs was evaluated through electrical conductivity, atomic absorption, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). According to the results obtained, all bacteria grew in solid medium at the maximum concentration of PCIs tested (0.1g/L) with an uncountable number of colonies. In addition, the maximum concentration (18.98 S/m, 17.58 S/m and 17.31 S/m,) of electrolytes in the bioleached solution occurred after 15 days of cultivation of Pseudomonas fluorescens, Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus subtilis, respectively. The bacterium with the greatest potential to extract copper from PCIs was Geobacillus stearothermophilus with recovery of 13.9% of the copper adsorbed in the biomass. In addition, from the results of scanning electron microscopy - SEM it was possible to evidence the formation of corrosion pits by all strains studied. Therefore, the bacterium Geobacillus stearotermophillus showed promise for copper extraction from WEEE with economic potential to stimulate the reuse and reinsertion of metallic copper in the production chain, contributing to the circular economy, sustainability and recycling of electrical and electronic waste.
APPLICATION METHODS OF COUMATETRALYL BAITS TO CONTROL RATTUS RATTUS DIARDII IN HIGH INFESTATION AREAS
Authors: R BALASUBRAMANIAM
Published: August 2023

The most widely practiced method of rat control in oil palm plantations is by baiting with anticoagulant rat poisons. Two experiments were conducted to study the efficacy and susceptibility of first-generation anticoagulant rat bait, coumatetralyl (0.375%) to control Rattus rattus diardii. In the first experiment, a laboratory trial was conducted to test two commercial coumatetralyl 0.375 per cent rat baits (5 g and 6 g) and one brodifacoum bait (5 g) in comparison with an untreated control. All the three baits provided excellent kill of Rattus rattus diardii. The results indicated that, Rattus rattus diardii from the locality of Sampit in Central Kalimantan was susceptible to first-generation anticoagulant of coumatetralyl and coumatetralyl baits were highly palatable. The laboratory findings prompted to evaluate the efficacy of first-generation bait in the field. The second experiment was conducted in an 18-year-old mature oil palm field to evaluate coumatetralyl rat bait in three baiting treatments to control high rat infestation with high fresh damage (18%; 12%; 15%; 17%) of Rattus rattus diardii. The coumatetralyl wax bait was evaluated with one bait per palm (replacement at 4 days interval), three baits per palm (replacement at 7 days interval) and five baits per palm (replacement at 7 days interval); and an untreated control treatment was included. All the three baiting treatments provided successful control of rats and reduced the rat population to a negligible level. The standard baiting treatment required nine baiting rounds. The three baits per palm and five baits per palm treatments needed eight and five baiting rounds respectively. The fresh damage on fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in all the three treatments were observed to have reduced from high level to 0 per cent. The first-generation coumatetralyl anticoagulant bait was effective for the control of Rattus rattus diardii. Hence, it is good approach to use the first-generation baits (for example coumatetralyl bait) in susceptible rat population areas until such time the change to second generation rodenticide bait is required. Placements of more baits required fewer baiting rounds but may result in over application of baits which lead to high cost. Therefore, multiple bait application is not recommended for routine baiting campaigns. It is relatively an interim measure for quick reduction of rat populations especially in high infestation areas. Keywords: Oil palm, high rat population, baiting, first-generation anticoagulant, coumatetralyl, Rattus rattus diardii.
The Artistic Form and Language Characteristics of Bai Yuping’s Painting Texture
Authors: Li Jianbo , Jia Yihan
Published: August 2023

As a representative of the ‘Northern School’ of Chinese landscape painting, Bai Yuping is adept at using extremely thick and thin texture to record the great rivers and mountains of his country, ultimately creating a strong contrast in the picture, creating a special visual sensation for the viewer and creating an emotional resonance between himself and the viewer. Due to Bai Yuping’s special organisation and use of the language of texture gives his landscapes a special charm. On the one hand, this charm is due to the episodic effect of the writing brushstrokes, which to a certain extent breaks down some of the compositional elements of the original picture and expresses his personal emotions; on the other hand, Bai Yuping uses a combination of paint and brushstrokes to express the texture. These two aspects are important features of his language of texture, and the use of texture in his paintings gives his work a certain aesthetic expression of imagery, which has an important influence on his unique artistic language and individual expression. Through the analysis and study of the use of texture language by Mr. Bai Yuping, one can give new blood to one’s landscape oil paintings, inject new ideas into one’s works, and gain certain insights from them, so that one can better apply them to one’s own landscape oil paintings.
The Coordination Between Macro-Prudential Supervision and Monetary Policy — From the Perspective of Financial Stability
Authors: Xu Mengfan
Published: August 2023

The onset of the 2008 economic crisis forced central banks to acknowledge that the monetary policy and micro prudential policy-based financial regulatory framework is insufficient to avert systemic risks. Compared with the low efficiency of micro prudential supervision in preventing and controlling financial systemic risks and the weakness of a single monetary policy tool in controlling financial systemic risks, the current theorists agree that monetary policy and macro prudential supervision policies are effective in coordinating and resisting financial risks. The link with both macro prudential regulation and monetary policy, as well as how to collaborate and coordinate the two policies, are thus major issues that we must address. Based on this background, this paper systematically combs and analyzes the necessity of coordination between monetary policy and macro prudential policy and the practical experience of relevant research on coordination mode through theoretical research on macro prudential regulation and reference of relevant policies at home and abroad. This paper uses the literature research method and comparative analysis method to analyze the macro prudential policy and monetary policy in depth. The theoretical basis of macro prudential regulation and monetary policy is formed by classifying, summarizing and sorting out the relevant researches on macro prudential regulation and monetary policy made by scholars from various countries. The implementation of macro prudential policies in developed economies like the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as their monetary policy coordination models, are compared and introduced in this dissertation. It also examines the traits and practical application of macro prudential and monetary policy cooperation in various nations. Based on the systematic risk theory, micro prudential supervision, macro prudential supervision theory and monetary policy, combined with the current situation of financial regulatory structures in various countries, using the literature research method and comparative analysis, this paper mainly draws the following conclusions: The financial system can only continue to run smoothly under a combined application of macro and micro prudential regulation; Systemic hazards can be efficiently prevented and mitigated by macro prudential oversight methods; Traditional monetary policy is unable to preserve both financial system stability and monetary stability; According to international experience, the central bank’s coordination of monetary policy and macro prudential policy can better play the complementary effects of the two programs.
Spinal Cord Injury: Pathophysiology, Neural Stem Cell Treatment and Its Combination with Other Strategies
Authors: Chen Xinyi
Published: August 2023

Spinal cord injury is associated with the damage to neural circuits and disruption of neural pathways, leading to irreversible long-term complications in terms of physical and mental health. Traditional treatments mainly include surgical decompression and pharmacotherapy whereas none of them could attenuate or even alleviate long-term complications following SCI. This is largely due to complicated pathophysiological process in SCI which includes primary injury and secondary injury. Primary injury is defined as direct mechanical damage on the spinal cord in the initial time course of injury. Secondary injury occurs a few hours after primary injury and it could persist for longer time, promoting a catastrophe of degenerative pathophysiological process in spinal cord and related tissues. Although currently there is no effective cure strategies for SCI, some recent studies have shown that stem cell therapy combined with other strategies is able to enhance neurofunctional recovery and neural stem cell line is one of the stem cell lines which show convincing therapeutic effects (Huang, L., Fu, C., Xiong, F., He, C. & Wei, Q., 2021). Biomaterials can work as carriers which help deliver nutrient biomolecules to help NSC survive and differentiate to more functional cells or as scaffolds which provide structural bridges to lesion site for NSC migration and tissue regeneration (Vismara, I., Papa, S., Rossi, F., Forloni, G. & Veglianese, P., 2017). In addition, the basic principles of magnetic stimulation and electric stimulation are similar and they all involve producing electrical current on brain or spinal cord to modulate brain or spinal cord activity. It has been revealed that electric stimulation and repetitive magnetic stimulation is associated with neuroplasticity which may reduce inappropriate lateral sprouting resulting from NSC therapy, making them become potential complementary strategies to NSC therapy as well (Kricheldorff, J. et al., 2022).
Inheritance-Innovation-Continuity: The Evolutionary History of Hedong Salt Ponds in the Design of Cuo Sea Theme Parks
Authors: Bai Zhaoyi , Wen Jiahao , Nan Jinru
Published: August 2023

As one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Yuncheng Yanchi boasts a profound history and a rich culture heritage. This study delves into the evolutionary trajectory and key cultural events of Yanchi by meticulously collating and analyzing historical data. The conceptual framework of the Cuo Sea Theme Park aims to offer visitors an immersive and insightful encounter with the history and culture of Yanchi, achieved through the portrayal of historical events, cultural traditions, and prominent figures. The design strategy emphasizes the harmonious integration of history and culture, the imperative of conservation and rejuvenation, and the pursuit of innovation and immersive experiences. By skillfully incorporating landscape vignettes and natural surroundings, the park thoughtfully weaves the evolutionary history and cultural significance of Salt Pond into its overall layout, providing visitors with enriching educational opportunities, recreational spaces, and captivating immersive experiences. This study holds tremendous importance in safeguarding the invaluable heritage of Yanchi, fostering tourism development, and perpetuating the profound history and cultural legacy of this remarkable region.
Using the Russian-Ukrainian War as an Example, Critically Analyze the Impact of War-Type News and How It Is Produced, and Critically Reflect on the Results
Authors: Hao Qichao
Published: August 2023

This essay examines the effects of war journalism and its methods of production using the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as an illustration. The article looks at how war news is created and how the general public consumes it. The essay also critically evaluates how the Russian-Ukrainian War coverage performed. The analysis emphasises the significance of fair and impartial reporting in times of crisis and the necessity for journalists to uphold their neutrality and integrity. The article’s conclusion emphasises news organisations’ duty to inform the public with accurate and trustworthy information during times of crisis.