bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influences of hydrogen and trace moisture content on the friction of silicone rubber
Authors:   NOK corporation, Hashimoto Hikaru , Norikyo Suguru ,   NOK corporation, Aoyagi Ayako ,   NOK corporation, Tanaka Hiroyoshi ,   Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering, Morita Takehiro ,   Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering, Sawae Yoshinori ,   Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering, Sugimura Joichi ,   Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the utilisation of hydrogen energy has gained importance in order to achieve carbon neutrality. This utilisation requires the establishment of technologies for the safe use of hydrogen, and the role of sealing materials is essential. Examples of sealing materials used in hydrogen include piston rings used in reciprocating compressors as dynamic seals and O-rings that are subjected to repeated loads of high-pressure hydrogen as static seals. These sealing products are subjected to sliding in hydrogen when in use. Unexpected high friction causes excessive elastic deformation and possibly induces serious mechanical failure of O-rings. For this reason, research has recently been carried out to lay the foundations for frictional properties in hydrogen (1)(2). In this study, the effect of hydrogen on the friction mechanism between silicone rubber and SUS316L was investigated. The rubber was molded in the shape of a hemisphere. Reciprocating friction tests were performed with a pin-on-disk apparatus in air, hydrogen and gases bubbled in water to vary the amount of water content at atmospheric pressure. The friction coefficient of the friction test in hydrogen was higher than that in air. Futhermore, the friction coefficient of the friction test in wet hydrogen (water content = 30~300 ppm) was higher than that in relatively dry hydrogen (water content = 4~7 ppm). These results suggested that gas atmosphere and water content of gas had an influence on the friction between rubber and SUS316L. To elucidate the friction mechanism, the surfaces of the rubber and SUS316L after testing were analyzed using optical microscopy, SEM/EDS and FT-IR. (1) Sawae Y et al. Friction and wear of PTFE composites with different filler in high purity hydrogen gas, 157 (2021) 106884.　 (2) Theiler G et al. Influence of counterface and environment on the tribological behaviour of polymer materials, 93 (2021) 106912.
Advanced characterization of counter surfaces in linear applications
Authors: Dobrinsky Anja , Brodmann Boris , Schuele Christoph , Betz Sebastian
Published: September 2024

Counter surfaces are an important aspect for every sealing application and have a direct influence on the sealing performance of the system. Historically, the counter surface is described with multiple roughness parameters based on 2D profile or 3D topography measurements. In addition to the standard parameters, light scattering can be used to describe the counter sur-face. Compared to the common profile roughness parameters, light scattering measures the angle distribution of a profile and is therefore more robust against external influences. In addition, light scattering measurements are faster at characterizing a complete running surface. In this study, the effect of one rod seal geometry made from PTFE and PU materials on the sur-face characteristics of the rod is investigated. A deeper understanding of the tribological system is achieved by analyzing for the first time the light scattering roughness parameters of a tested rod surface in addition to the standard profile roughness parameters.
Inhibition Study and Adsorption Responses of Copper in Chicken Bone Ash Inhibited NaCl Environment
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bells University of Technology, P.M.B. 1015, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Fayomi Ojo S. I.
Published: September 2024

By examining the corrosive behaviour and adsorption characteristics of copper in a corrosive medium containing 0.5 M NaCl, the potential of chicken bone as a corrosion inhibitor was examined in this study. With inhibitor concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 g, the experiments were carried out at temperatures between 30 and 60 °C. The effectiveness of chicken bone ash as a corrosion inhibitor was evaluated using a variety of electrochemical analysis techniques, such as polarisation analysis and open circuit potential measurement. The electrochemical analysis’ findings demonstrated that chicken bone ash functions as a cathodic inhibitor, significantly slowing copper corrosion. The inhibitor outperformed all other concentrations tested and demonstrated its maximum inhibition efficiency at a temperature of 50°C. These findings were further supported by the adsorption parameter analysis, which showed that the copper surface responded quickly to the inhibitor’s adsorption, primarily through a physical adsorption process. A promising alternative for protecting copper in corrosive environments is the use of chicken bone as a corrosion inhibitor. The findings imply that chicken bone ash has inherent inhibitory properties that effectively slow down corrosion.
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Authors: Cant David A.L.W. , Andersen Simon Bøtker Kongsvad , Høy Kristian
Published: September 2024

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a progressive degenerative condition of the cervical spine and the most common cause of spinal cord injury in adults >55 years of age. Degenerative changes in the spine lead to spinal cord compression, resulting in symptoms such as gait instability, loss of dexterity in the hands, weakness, and sensory deficits. Diagnosis is delayed by 2,2–6,3 years and includes clinical examination and imaging such as MRI. Management of CSM is primarily surgical treatment. This review highligths the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment in optimising patient outcomes.
Design of Bio-Artificial Liver Organ
Authors:   Vocational School of Higher Education for Technical Sciences, Division of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies, Department of Automotive Technology, Iğdır University, Turkey & Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences - Major Science Department of Bioengineering and Bio-Sciences, Iğdır University, Turkey Iğdır University, Turkey, Elmas Emin Taner
Published: September 2024

This article introduces a project to be developed to manufacture an artificial liver and the name of the project is “Design of Bio-artificial Liver Organ”. The main goal of the project is to make a liver by making use of bionic materials, electronic systems and mechanical systems, and incorporating mechatronics knowledge. To improve the quality of life of liver patients and restore their health will be the ultimate target. In addition, the scientific and technical studies to be carried out on this subject will contribute to the enrichment of the literature on the subject and will also be beneficial for scientific and technical progress. In our country, there are 14 million people with fatty liver problems and 2 million with hepatitis and liver cancer. Therefore, such a large population related to the liver experiences serious health problems such as liver failure. Undoubtedly, the liver is of vital importance like other organs, but the difference of the liver from other organs is that it performs many comprehensive functions such as storage, regulation, synthesis and destruction. These features make the liver incredible and unattainable. We are a little far away from making an exact liver with the knowledge we currently have and the materials we can use. By the help of a bio-artificial liver organ, it is aimed to establish systems that can perform several functions of this distinguished organ that has more than one function [1-31]. The operation principle of the system of Bio-artificial Liver Organ shall be as follows: The albumin level in the blood connected to the dialysis machine is checked. The filtration process consists of a complex carbonaceous circuit. The dialysis machine vacuums the blood and draws it to the cleaning filter. Albumin separated from the patient’s blood is passed through two special adsorbents and toxins bound to albumin are removed. Toxins formed by watersoluble molecules with low and medium molecular weights are removed from the patient’s blood by hemodialysis performed in the dialysis circuit. The blood separated from the filtered albumin is adjusted by a pressure adjustment device and enters the patient’s body in a clean state. Albumin contains toxic substances that are harmful to the body [1-31].
Research Progress of Cadmium Toxicity on Male Reproduction Health
Authors:   Livestock and fisheries department, Govt. of Sindh, Pakistan, Tunio Sambreena , Azhar Memon Muhammad , Ali Ujjan Fayaz ,   Vaccine production unit Sindh Tando jam livestock and fisheries department, Pakistan, Memon Meena ,   Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital, Karachi Livestock & Fisheries Dept., Govt. of Sindh, Pakistan, Ali Fazlani Sarfaraz ,   Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences, Pakistan, Ayub Kiani Faisal ,   Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
Published: September 2024

Cadmium is an element of heavy metal which can be harmful to environment and human beings with the rapid development of industry, cadmium as an important raw material causes serious pollution to the environment. It is stable in the environment and the biological half-life of it can be 10 to 30 years, difficult to degrade but easy to accumulate. Cadmium can exert toxic effects to many organs and tissues of human being and experiment al animals, and its toxic effect on reproductive system has caught more and more attentions many research being done on it. This paper tries to over view the relative research about Cadmium toxicity on male reproduction.
Innovations in Cardiovascular Care: The Safety and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Authors:   Creighton University School of Health Science, Department of Internal Medicine, AZ, USA, Choday Silpa , Sandio Aubin ,   Wayne State University, Department of Internal Medicine, MI, USA, Zahdeh Tamer ,   Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, Department of Internal Medicine, NY, USA
Published: September 2024

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) represents a innovative advancement in cardiovascular surgery treatment for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis. It was initially developed as an alternative for high-risk surgical candidates, TAVI has evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of patients, including those at intermediate and low surgical risk. Discussion: The evolution of TAVI has been marked by significant enhancements in procedural safety and efficacy. Technological innovations in valve design, delivery systems, and imaging techniques have substantially minimized procedural complications, such as stroke, vascular injury, and paravalvular leak. Furthermore, improvements in procedural techniques and experience have contributed to better patient outcomes. Long-term studies have highlighted the durability and effectiveness of TAVI in symptom relief, functional improvement, and overall survival rates. These outcomes have shown that TAVI as not just a viable alternative but often the preferred choice for many patients previously deemed unfit for conventional surgery. Conclusion: In conclusion, TAVI stands at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation, reforming treatment standards and expanding therapeutic options for patients across a broad range. TAVI holds great potential to continue improving cardiovascular care and outcomes. As it becomes increasingly refined and accessible, TAVI will remain a keystone in the future of cardiovascular surgery, offering hope to patients who previously faced limited treatment options.
Zynteglo - A Review
Authors:   Memorial health system, Mississippi, USA, Gurugubelli Simhachalam , giridhar Gundepalli Sai ,   Cheyenne Regional medical center, Wyoming, USA, Koduru Ujwala ,   Mclaren Lansing, Michigan, USA, Pydi Swetha ,   Memorial health system, Mississippi, USA, Kunadi Arvind ,   Mclaren Flint, Michigan, USA
Published: September 2024

Beta thalassemia is a hereditary hemoglobin disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta globin chains of hemoglobin. It affects millions worldwide, posing significant morbidity and mortality challenges, particularly in the pediatric population. This review explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and current treatment landscape of beta thalassemia, focusing on Zynteglo (Lentiglobin), a promising gene therapy approved for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. Mechanistic insights into Zynteglo’s action and eligibility criteria for potential recipients are discussed, offering insights into its clinical implications.
Programa Virtual de Acompañamiento en Competencias Didácticas de Docentes de Instituciones Educativas Públicas
Authors: Juárez Carbajal Carlos Modesto
Published: September 2024

El artículo presenta el programa virtual de acompañamiento para lograr competencias didácticas en docentes de instituciones educativas públicas durante el 2023. Cuyo objetivo fue determinar los efectos de la aplicación del programa con metodología cuantitativa y diseño cuasi experimental de 120 maestros de las instituciones educativas multigrado y unidocentes, divididos en grupo experimental y de control, a quienes se les aplicó una rúbrica. Entre los resultados predominó el nivel proceso (98% grupo control y grupo experimental), y después de aplicado el programa, las medias son de 44,53 GE y el 20,87 en el GC; las cuales son numéricamente diferentes, mostrando una mejora significativa en sus dimensiones: explicativa, tecnológica, axiológica y práctica de las competencias didácticas. Se llegó a la conclusión que el programa es significativo al mejorar el nivel de logro de las competencias didácticas en los maestros, siendo la dimensión tecnología con 24,0% y la dimensión práctica 13,0% la que presenta mayores dificultades. Por otro lado, en el postest se refleja que los maestros se ubican mayormente en el nivel logrado con un 0,0% en el grupo control y el 100,0% en el grupo experimental.
Impacto Ambiental del Manejo de los Residuos Sólidos en las Cascadas del Zapanal del Cantón Pangua, provincia de Cotopaxi
Authors: Zambrano Fernández Lisseth Johanna
Published: September 2024

El manejo de residuos en las Cascadas del Zapanal es inadecuado, genera deterioro ambiental, siendo un área natural que alberga a gran variedad de especies rodeada de 7 caídas de agua, es un atractivo ideal para el turismo de aventura y ecoturismo. El objetivo del estudio tuvo como propósito evaluar los efectos sobre el medio ambiente, por la mala gestión de los residuos que produce contaminación del agua, degradación del suelo, afectación de la flora y fauna local. Se utilizó el método exploratorio para conocer el área de estudio, mediante la técnica de observación se conoció la gestión de residuos que se realiza. Con la lista de chequeo se estableció 14 acciones, de las cuales no se cumplen 9, lo que permitió identificar que el modelo de gestión ambiental es ineficiente. Se aplicó la técnica de investigación cuantitativa mediante la encuesta a 240 turistas en el mes de abril del 2024, utilizando el método de muestreo aleatorio simple, sobre el manejo de residuos que realizan los turistas, lo que se estableció que el 18% arroja los residuos en los senderos, el 45% opinó que las instalaciones no están limpias ni en buen estado y el 74% de turista manifestó que el manejo de residuos en las Cascadas del Zapanal no es apropiado, siendo importante para minimizar el impacto ambiental la identificación mediante la mediante la matriz de leopold, dando como resultado 42 interacciones de las actividades con los factores ambientales y un total de 164 impactos, representando el 3,90%, siendo bajo, sin embargo, como no existe un control de los aspectos ambientales tiene alta vulnerabidad, por tal motivo la implementación del plan de manejo ambiental con 5 programas como conservación de recursos naturales, educación ambiental, manejo de residuos sólidos, desastres naturales, monitoreo y seguimiento proporcionaron alternativas de mitigación.
Participación de niños y niñas en el espacio público de La Pradera en El Marqués, Querétaro.
Authors: Zurita Muñoz Lic. María de los Ángeles , Castro Puga Dr. Josué
Published: September 2024

This text shows the methodologic process and results obtained from a mixt investigation and an intervention in the form of a participation workshop in the public space with 11 children ages 6-12 in the neighborhood La Pradera, located at El Marqués, Querétaro, which lasted 12 sessions and had as objectives to describe the ways they participe in the public space, their conceptions of what is public space participation and to identifiy the influence of these types of workshops in their practices and ideas about what it is to participate. The information gathered was obtained using a pre-test and post-test format using interviews, participant observation, and questionaries, all which fed the results that showed how the children’s participation can be affected by adultcentrism, the lack of  safe places where they can carry this practice, the lack of participation opportunities and and the type of activities that are commonly done there. The information gathered during the post-test shows how the participants are capable of organizing autonomously to transform the public space according to their own interests, to modify their own conceptios about participation and their own hability to do so and it proves the need to give them spaces and opportunities where they can have an authentic participation and completely excersice they right to do so.
Arte post-mexicano. Arte más allá del sentir mexicano: la aprehensión del discurso al margen de las territorialidades simbólicas
Authors: López Canaán María Fernanda
Published: September 2024

Mexican art has always been difficult to conceptualize. From notions that encompass substantial nationalist determination, to discourses that are completely alienated from the country's cultural and social apprehension, Mexican art navigates in a vaporous terrain that is mutable in itself, and that, therefore, is intangible to the touch.
Its gaseous conformation has depended on different perspectives (many of them being foreign), which have structured and modeled it through specific containers. These modulations have led to the naming of Mexican art through compact structures that, while allowing a “relevant” visualization, it enclose it and controls the possibility of its expansion.
The act of naming is an instance of power, and in this sense, Mexican art has not been able to name itself, rather, it has always been named.
That is why post-Mexican art is presented as a possibility of subversion through the apprehension of the symbolism that makes up Mexicanness, and the transgression of said elements in the reconceptualization of a new imaginary, which enables an awareness of being Mexican in postmodern times.
Post-Mexican art encompasses the notion of decolonialism, through a symbolic transculturation through the re-apprehension of the archetypes that made up (and continue to make up) the identity prison of being Mexican, with the possibility of rereading not only the artistic language, but of the very conformation and conceptualization of the national being.
Estrategias de neuroarquitectura enfocadas en viviendas de tipo loft dentro de la ciudad de Querétaro
Authors: Chavero Galván Andrea Lucía
Published: September 2024

Over time, housing has been deformed in terms of space, square meters and habitability factors, as a consequence of the demographic growth of the city of Queretaro. This deformation of housing has had repercussions on the way human beings live, as they find themselves in the need to live in small places that are not designed for comfort, and are aimed at generating an extra resource for landlords. With this selected problem, an investigation was carried out in real estate platforms, elaborating comparative factors of habitability, design and price of this type of housing, to know the quality-cost relationships within the area near universities in the city of Queretaro, by comparing various factors. The purpose of this research and data collection is to generate a list of design strategies, in search of comfort in lofts, applying knowledge of neuroarchitecture and using similar projects in other countries as a reference. As a result, it is intended to raise awareness and improve the quality of life in lofts by providing practical strategies.
Arquitectura asequible en México, una necesidad
Authors: CANO MAZUN ANDREA PAULINA
Published: September 2024

This text shows a brief analysis about Affordability Architecture, trend that invites to design and build decent, functional, architecturally adequate housing, applying ecological principles, low cost and easy to acquire without the need to sacrifice the comfort of the residents. Currently, the real estate market is focused on the massification of housing, which tends to sacrifice the comfort of users. The analysis points out the importance of affordable housing, seeking to make it visible, inviting us to learn more about this construction approach and to make its use more and more frequent. Likewise, it is intended to show that Mexicans need to have access to housing.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ МЕДИАЦИИ ПРИ РАССМОТРЕНИИ ТРУДОВЫХ СПОРОВ
Authors:   Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan, RƏHİMOV Аzər
Published: September 2024

The article extensively analyzes the application possibilities of mediation, which is a relatively new concept and alternative dispute resolution method within the Azerbaijani legal system, particularly in the context of labor relations. It explores the scientific and practical foundations of mediation, emphasizing its significance for the development of labor relations. The study investigates the experiences of the past implementation period based on new legislation, with the main research focus on evaluating the effectiveness of mediation, its developmental prospects, and potential contributions to labor relations. Additionally, the article reviews the initial mediation sessions, derived from the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and evaluated as an element of "obligation" in some cases, contrasting them with external practices. As a result, despite acknowledging possible gaps, inconsistencies and other unsuccessful practices, the article highlights the great importance and potential of mediation in resolving disputes arising from labor relations in the local context as well as the role of mediation in facilitating the transition of labor relations to a qualitatively new stage of development.
ÖZƏL EKSPERTİZA FƏALİYYƏTİ İNSAN HÜQUQ VƏ AZADLIQLARININ MÜASİR TƏMİNATÇISI KİMİ
Authors:   Police Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, QASIMOV Xalid
Published: September 2024

In our country, Forensic expertise has an indispensable role in the objective implementation of proceedings in criminal cases. Until the recent past, forensic expertise was performed only by state expertise centers. After the additions and changes to the procedural legislation, the holding of alternative expertise began to be highly relevant. However, the criminal process has been deprived of all these innovations. The purpose of this study is to discuss the importance of using private expertise in criminal prosecution. Because alternative expertise is of great importance for ensuring human rights and freedoms.
iMind: The Effect of Electronic Media Device Use on Mental Health in Children
Authors: Chamanadjian Christopher , Richards Misty
Published: September 2024

Digital media devices have become an integral part of our lives. Electronic media device use during critical neurodevelopment periods may impact the mental health of children and adolescents. The ubiquitous use of digital media devices by youth in contemporary society warrants health care professionals to understand youth’s relationship with technology and promote mindful media use.
Issues relating to CSO’s legal form and management in Mongolia and the attempts to restrain civil society
Authors: Munkhbayar Khatanzorig , Myagmar Enkhbadral
Published: September 2024

In this study, the authors examined the legal situation of civil society and the government's legislative initiatives on civil society organizations. We concluded that the complicated and contradictory legal framework regulating the legal form and administrative rules for civil society organizations in Mongolia significantly hinders the development of the sector and increases the risk of state coercion on civil society. This article provides an overview of the historical development of civil society in Mongolia, its current status and the legal environment in the first two parts. It also discusses the main legal issues of the sector, namely (1) the legal form of civil society organizations and (2) the contradictory and unclear legal aspects of the management and control of the sector in the third part. The fourth part of the article concludes that the draft law on the legal status of associations and foundations initiated by the government is an attempt to restrain civil society in relation to the above two issues.
Efficacy and Relevance of Endoarterial Therapy (TACE/TARE) in Unresectable Liver Cancer
Authors: Sindhu Tegbir Singh
Published: September 2024

This article, "Efficacy and Relevance of Endoarterial Therapy (TACE/TARE) in Unresectable Liver Cancer" explores the use of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and transarterial radioembolization (TARE) as treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a highly prevalent and lethal form of liver cancer. With the global increase in HCC incidence due to chronic liver conditions and other risk factors, traditional therapies such as surgical resection and ablation techniques often fall short, necessitating systemic treatments for advanced stages. Endoarterial therapies, particularly TACE and TARE, offer targeted options by delivering therapeutic agents directly into the liver's arterial supply. TACE, recommended by the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) and European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) guidelines for early HCC stages, enhances the precision and duration of chemotherapy. This is achieved through methods like conventional TACE (cTACE) and drug-eluting beads TACE (DEB-TACE), although TACE is contraindicated in certain conditions. TARE, utilizing radioactive microspheres for localized radiation, is effective in various clinical scenarios, including tumour downsizing and as a bridge to liver transplantation, despite potential complications such as postradioembolization syndrome and radiation-induced liver disease. Clinical studies underscore TACE's survival benefits over supportive care and TARE's potential, particularly in patients with Child-Pugh A cirrhosis. Retrospective studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) affirm that both TACE and TARE are crucial in managing unresectable HCC. Future research is essential to optimize these therapies further, and their integration with systemic treatments and immunotherapy holds promise for enhancing patient outcomes and advancing HCC management.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA MÀNG BAO ĂN ĐƯỢC TỚI TỶ LỆ HƯ HỎNG QUẢ NHÃN (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) THEO THỜI GIAN BẢO QUẢN
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Thanh Bình  , Phương Thảo Vy  , Trương Mỹ Hảo  , Lê Gia Hân  , Liêu Mỹ Đông
Published: September 2024

Trong nghiên cứu này, alginate (0,5%; 1%; 1,5% w/v), carrageenan (0,5%; 1%; 1,5% w/v), và chitosan (1%; 1,5%; 2% w/v) được sử dụng như lớp phủ ăn được nhằm kéo dài thời bảo quản nhãn. Nhãn sau khi nhúng vào các dung dịch màng bao sẽ được theo dõi sự hư hỏng trong quá trình bảo quản. Kết quả thu được cho thấy, ở mẫu đối chứng, tỉ lệ hư hỏng được ghi nhận vào ngày thứ 6 với 28% và hư hỏng hoàn toàn vào ngày thứ 9 của quá trình bảo quản. Ở mẫu nhãn sử dụng lớp phủ ăn được cho thấy đã kéo dài đáng kể thời gian bảo quản nhãn. Tỉ lệ hư hỏng hoàn toàn được ghi nhận sau 15 ngày bảo quản ở các mẫu sử dụng lớp phủ ăn được. Hiệu quả bảo quản phụ thuộc vào loại lớp phủ ăn được cũng như nồng độ lớp phủ được sử dụng, trong đó lớp phủ alginate 1% (w/v) cho hiệu quả bảo quản tốt hơn so với hai loại lớp phủ ăn được còn lại trong khảo sát.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA QUÁ TRÌNH XỬ LÝ PHỤ GIA ĐẾN TRỌNG LƯỢNG TÔM CÀNG XANH (Macrobranchium rosenbergii) THƯƠNG PHẨM NGUYÊN CON TRONG CHẾ BIẾN LẠNH ĐÔNG
Authors: Cao Xuân Thủy
Published: September 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu là đánh giá ảnh hưởng của quá trình xử lý phụ gia (XLPG) đến sự tăng giảm trọng lượng sản phẩm tôm càng xanh (Macrobranchium rosenbergii) thương phẩm nguyên con trong quá trình chế biến lạnh đông. Các yếu tố nhiệt độ, thời gian, nồng độ của chất phụ gia Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) với việc bổ sung Axít Sorbic (AS) 0,35% và Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) 0,9% lên trọng lượng tôm càng nguyên con đông lạnh đã được nghiên cứu. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy: tôm được xử lý chất phụ gia (CPG) qua 1 ngày bảo quản sẽ cho kết quả tăng trọng lượng tốt nhất; nhiệt độ thích hợp để xử lý phụ gia là 15 °C; thời gian XLPG tốt nhất là 55 phút; nồng độ STPP 3,5% kết hợp với nồng độ AS 0,35% là phù hợp để xử lý; hao hụt trọng lượng của sản phẩm sau rã đông là 4,32% so với trọng lượng sau quá trình bảo quản lạnh trước khi xử lý phụ gia.
Naḥal ‘Omer: A Village from the Early Islamic Period in the Arava
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Ben-Michael Judith ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Israel Yigal ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Nahlieli
Published: September 2024

In 1983, 1988, and 1991, excavations were carried out on the the eastern
bank of Nahal ʻOmer (License No. A-1842/1991-1; map ref. 216824/494885). The
excavations, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed
by Y. Israel and D. Nahlieli. The excavation yielded the remains of a small
village from the Early Islamic period. J. Ben-Michael wrote the report, O.
Shamir and A. Baginski studied the textiles and A. Lester studied the
jewelry.
Ramla, Danny Mass Street: Early Islamic Remains
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Segal Orit
Published: September 2024

In August–September 1993 a salvage excavation was conducted along Danny
Mass Street in Ramla (Permit No. A-2039; map ref. 18785/64840), prior to
construction. The excavation, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority,
was directed by O. Segal. Y. Gorin-Rosen studied the glass finds, and A.
Berman identified the coins. The excavation uncovered the remains of a
building and a courtyeard from the Early Islamic Period.
Utvrđivanje relevantnosti operativnog planiranja u poslovanju smještajnih objekata sjeverozapadne Hrvatske
Authors: Kovačić Michelle , Bijan Katanec Ivana
Published: September 2024

Planiranje je osnova svakog uspješnog poslovanja i dugoročnog razvoja poduzeća. Operativni plan je alat koji se koristi za pronalaženje i razmišljanje o boljim, učinkovitijim oblicima poslovanja i komuniciranja te predstavlja kratkoročnu skicu kojom se pokušavaju predvidjeti rizici poslovanja, a koji će utjecati na poslovne rezultate. Poduzeća u djelatnosti pružanja smještaja često se nalaze pred izazovima planiranja zbog volatilnosti turističkog tržišta, vremenskih uvjeta i nedostatka radne snage. U sjeverozapadnoj Hrvatskoj prate se pozitivni trendovi razvoja kontinentalnog turizma u čemu se i očituje predmet istraživanja u ovome radu. Cilj rada je prikazati u kolikoj mjeri operativno planiranje djeluje na cjelokupno poslovanje poduzeća u djelatnosti pružanja smještaja u sjeverozapadnoj Hrvatskoj, te pobliže objasniti sve čimbenike koje poduzeće mora uzeti u obzir i istražiti prilikom izrade operativnog plana. Primarnim kvalitativnim empirijskim istraživanjem utvrđena je relativno slaba zastupljenost operativnog planiranja na odabranom uzorku poduzeća te se u navedenom očituje potreba dodatne edukacije i osnaživanja dionika u turizmu na potencijalne koristi planiranja na tekuće poslovanje, ali i izrade planova za prijavu na natječaje fondova Europske unije.
The Impact of Global Value Chains on the International Competitiveness of Chinese Banks: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Kaur Palvinder
Published: September 2024

The current study provides a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the impact of Global Value Chains (GVCs) on the global presence, financial health, and competitiveness of Chinese banks from 2000 to 2023. Econometric models are employed to quantify how China’s integration into GVCs has shaped its banking sector, with a particular focus on expansion and performance on the global stage. Objectives include assessing the influence of GVC participation on the internationalization strategies of Chinese banks, examining the relationship between GVC-related trade flows and financial performance indicators such as return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE), and analyzing the competitive positioning of these banks in the global market. The methodology involves panel data regression analysis, leveraging a dataset that encompasses trade volumes, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, and various financial metrics. Findings suggest that GVC integration correlates positively with enhanced global presence and improved financial performance metrics among Chinese banks. This study not only elucidates the direct impacts of GVC dynamics on bank performance but also highlights broader implications for international trade and economic policy.
MỘT SỐ GÓP Ý VỀ CHẾ ĐỘ THAI SẢN ĐỐI VỚI NGƯỜI LAO ĐỘNG THAM GIA BẢO HIỂM XÃ HỘI BẮT BUỘC TRONG DỰ THẢO LUẬT BẢO HIỂM XÃ HỘI (SỬA ĐỔI)
Authors: Sơn Lường Minh
Published: September 2024

Maternity is a fundamental and sacred role for humans, especially workers. The maternity social insurance policy provides financial security and health protection for female workers during pregnancy and childbirth, and for all workers when adopting newborns or using contraceptive measures. This article addresses the latest updates on maternity benefits for employees enrolled in compulsory social insurance, as proposed in the draft social insurance law dated October 9, 2023.
THU THẬP CHỨNG CỨ CỦA TÒA ÁN THEO QUY ĐỊNH CỦA BỘ LUẬT TỐ TỤNG HÌNH SỰ NĂM 2015
Authors: Oanh Võ Thị Kim , Đoàn Đinh Văn
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the provisions of the 2015 Criminal Procedure Code regarding evidence collection by the Court, pinpoints limitations and inadequacies, and subsequently proffers recommendations for refining the law on evidence collection by the Court. Thereby, the article contributes to enhancing law enforcement efficacy and ensuring the proper adjudication of criminal cases.
L’évolution du terme Métis au sein de l’Alliance laurentienne des Métis et Indiens sans statut entre 1971 et 1983
Authors: Bernard David
Published: September 2024

Les enjeux de la définition du terme métis/Métis sont au centre des politiques de l’Alliance laurentienne des Métis et Indiens sans statut (ALMISS) et de l’ensemble du mouvement organisationnel affilié au Conseil national des Autochtones du Canada (CNAC) entre 1971 et 1983. Le manque de définitions politique, juridique et historique claires des identités métisses et indiennes sans statut au Canada a généré, dans les années 1970, une vaste entreprise définitionnelle dans laquelle les organisations politiques, l’État et la recherche historique et légale ont joué un rôle majeur. En effet, au moment des revendications territoriales et du rapatriement de la constitution, l’ALMISS provoque plusieurs débats relatifs aux codes d’appartenance où plusieurs conceptions du fait métis au Québec se côtoient et se confrontent. Dans cet article, par une analyse des journaux et des documents officiels produits par l’ALMISS et le CNAC, nous verrons comment ces organisations reformulent leurs codes d’appartenance et leurs définitions de l’identité métisse.
Le « feeling » métis au masculin au Québec et son héritage colonial
Authors: Scott Corrie
Published: September 2024

Si l’idée d’une société historiquement métissée et porteuse d’une culture contemporaine hybride qui en découle semble peut-être positive pour sa reconnaissance de l’apport des civilisations autochtones à la collectivité québécoise, dans ce texte, je me joins aux voix qui s’élèvent pour dire qu’il faut regarder de plus près. Je commence avec une analyse du rôle de certaines formes de masculinité dans l’édification du discours de métissage dans deux textes : l’essai Amériquoisie (2016) du médecin-écrivain blanc Jean Désy, et le documentaire L’empreinte (2015). Ensuite, je mets ces éloges du métissage en contraste avec des extraits de Je suis une maudite sauvagesse de l’écrivaine innue An Antane Kapesh, et des récits oraux innus rapportés par l’anthropologue blanche et québécoise Sylvie Vincent et sa collaboratrice, la poète innue Joséphine Bacon. Le pari de cet article est qu’on n’a pas accordé assez d’attention au rôle des relations de pouvoir façonnées par le colonialisme et ses héritages. L’analyse proposée se veut emblématique du fonctionnement intersectionnel de la masculinité et du colonialisme au Québec contemporain.
Jouer à être l’Autre
Authors: Benhadjoudja Leila
Published: September 2024

La pièce de théâtre Kanata, mise en scène par le dramaturge québécois Robert Lepage et jouée par la troupe française du Théâtre du Soleil, avait provoqué une forte polémique au Québec, où de nombreux artistes et militants Autochtones ont dénoncé l’absence des artistes autochtones. Dans cet article, je propose de réfléchir sur ce que signifie de « jouer à l’Indien » (dans le sens que lui donne Deloria) dans le contexte québécois, particulièrement lorsque ce jeu invoque une vision du monde complice entre des figures emblématiques des scènes artistiques québécoise et française quant à l’effacement des Autochtones. Il s’agira de s’interroger sur le sens de cette complicité France-Québec, et sa portée politique face à l’évincement des Autochtones dans une pièce qui prétend raconter leur histoire. Pour ce faire, je rendrai compte des principaux arguments repérés dans les discours médiatiques et artistiques blancs qui ont justifié la tenue de la pièce, afin de mettre en lumière les logiques coloniales qui soutiennent cette production, où l’auto-autochtonisation occupe une place importante.
Le chamanisme comme moyen de résistance anticoloniale dans la tradition orale des Napo Runa d’Amazonie équatorienne
Authors: Cognet Arthur
Published: September 2024

Du xviiie au xxe siècle, les Napo Runa, groupe autochtone de l’Amazonie équatorienne, ont été les victimes de nombreuses oppressions coloniales. Les acteurs coloniaux et les ethnohistoriens qui étudièrent les archives ont identifié la fuite et le sabotage comme les formes de résistance anticoloniale privilégiées par les Runa. Ces derniers, en revanche, racontent que leurs ancêtres utilisèrent également des techniques chamaniques pour lutter contre les acteurs coloniaux. Je commente ces récits en montrant que certains d’entre eux, qui furent recueillis durant le xxe siècle, sont en continuité avec le discours actuel des Runa sur le chamanisme. Je défends l’idée que nous devrions revisiter l’ethnohistoire de la région en prenant au sérieux ces récits, qui ont généralement été écartés des analyses historiques.
Le fleuve et la forêt, le séducteur et l’anthropophage
Authors: Medaets Chantal
Published: September 2024

À partir d’un corpus de récits recueillis auprès d’enfants et d’adultes dans des villages du bas-Tapajós (Amazonie brésilienne, état du Pará), j’analyserai, dans cet article, le paysage narratif local à la lumière de l’histoire régionale. Les deux personnages les plus récurrents des récits, le Jurupari, un monstre sylvestre qui dévore les chasseurs imprudents, et le Boto, un dauphin enchanté qui se transforme en un beau jeune homme blanc pour séduire ses victimes, sont associés respectivement, par les populations locales, à une figure stéréotypée de l’« Indien » et au monde des « Blancs » et des téléromans. Je propose une lecture conjointe de ces deux figures en montrant comment les villageois se situent face à elles, selon un jeu d’identification et de mise à distance qui n’est pas exempt d’ambiguïtés.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law: challenges and innovations
Authors: Kicel Justyn
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently become an indispensable aspect of contemporary life, impacting a diverse range of individuals from students to practicing lawyers. The scope of AI applications is extensive, encompassing tasks such as idea generation, research, image creation, automation of daily processes, and enhancing human functionality. While these innovative technologies offer substantial benefits, they also pose significant challenges that need to be addressed. The legislature, executive, and judiciary all play crucial roles in managing the risks and issues associated with AI. Effective regulation is essential to tackle these problems and ensure the safe integration of AI into society. Key challenges associated with AI include civil liability, deep fakes, data protection, ethics, transparency, and intellectual property rights. This article aims to identify the primary challenges that legal systems face due to the rapid development and deployment of AI, with a particular focus on copyright and transparency issues. Transparency involves the need for clear and understandable AI processes, while copyright concerns relate to the rights associated with AI training and AI generated content. The article also examines current legislation and case law pertaining to AI from various jurisdictions, including the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. By analysing these legal frameworks, the article provides a comparative perspective on how different legal systems are adapting to AI. Through this analysis, the article aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion on effectively regulating AI and, if necessary, offers general recommendations for improving AI regulation in Lithuania.
Leaf area index, quality, and nutrient uptake in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) affected by different planting patterns and nitrogen levels
Authors: Gill Harmanpreet Kaur , Walia Ujagar Singh
Published: September 2024

A study was conducted during two seasons, Rabi 2022-23 and 2023-24, on the farm of Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Punjab, focusing on the “leaf area index, quality, and nutrient uptake in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) affected by different planting patterns and nitrogen levels.” The experiment was set up in a split-plot design (SPD) with three planting techniques: two rows per bed, bidirectional sowing, and line sowing in the main plots, and five nitrogen levels: 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160 Kg N/ha. The findings concluded that among the main plots, significantly greater leaf area index, chlorophyll index, protein content (7.61%, 9.46%), and nitrogen content by grains (1.21%, 1.51%) and straw (0.63%, 0.66%) were obtained in the two rows per bed technique compared to bidirectional and line techniques. Additionally, there was an increased nitrogen uptake by grains and straw, significantly higher (39.98%, 33.97%, and 65.35%, 62.42%, respectively) in two rows per bed and (15.40%, 12.85%, and 24.53%, 21.46%, respectively) in bidirectional sowing during both years compared to flat sowing technique. Among the nitrogen level treatments, chlorophyll index (46.81 and 43.54), protein content (9.79% and 11.61%), nitrogen content (1.32%, 1.62% and 0.73%, 0.76%), and uptake (85.72 Kg/ha, 99.52 Kg/ha, and 47.80 Kg/ha, 48.96 Kg/ha) in grains and straw were significantly higher in the 160 Kg N/ha treatment compared to 0, 40, 80, and 120 Kg/ha.
Transcription Factor Condensates Mediate Clustering of MET Regulon and Enhancement in Gene Expression
Authors: Lee James , Simpson Leman , Li Yi , Becker Samuel , Zou Fan , Zhang Xin , Bai Lu
Published: September 2024

Some transcription factors (TFs) can form liquid-liquid phase separated (LLPS) condensates. However, the functions of these TF condensates in 3D genome organization and gene regulation remain elusive. In response to methionine (met) starvation, budding yeast TF Met4 and a few co-activators, including Met32, induce a set of genes involved in met biosynthesis. Here, we show that the endogenous Met4 and Met32 form co-localized puncta-like structures in yeast nuclei upon met depletion. Recombinant Met4 and Met32 form mixed droplets with LLPS properties
in vitro
. In relation to chromatin, Met4 puncta co-localize with target genes, and at least a subset of these target genes is clustered in 3D in a Met4-dependent manner. A
MET3pr
-GFP reporter inserted near several native Met4 binding sites becomes co-localized with Met4 puncta and displays enhanced transcriptional activity. A Met4 variant with a partial truncation of an intrinsically disordered region (IDR) shows less puncta formation, and this mutant selectively reduces the reporter activity near Met4 binding sites to the basal level. Overall, these results support a model where Met4 and co-activators form condensates to bring multiple target genes into a vicinity with higher local TF concentrations, which facilitates a strong response to methionine depletion.
Multi-tissue network analysis reveals the effect of JNK inhibition on dietary sucrose-induced metabolic dysfunction in rats
Authors: Yang Hong , Zhang Cheng , Kim Woonghee , Shi Mengnan , Kiliclioglu Metin , Bayram Cemil , Bolat Ismail , Tozlu Özlem Özdemir , Baba Cem , Yuksel Nursena , Yildirim Serkan , Iqbal Shazia , Sebhaoui Jihad , Hacımuftuoglu Ahmet , Uhlen Mathias , Boren Jan , Turkez Hasan , Mardinoglu Adil
Published: September 2024

Excessive consumption of sucrose, in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and other related metabolic syndromes. The c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathway plays a crucial role in response to dietary stressors, and it was demonstrated that the inhibition of the JNK pathway could potentially be used in the treatment of MAFLD. However, the intricate mechanisms underlying these interventions remain incompletely understood given their multifaceted effects across multiple tissues. In this study, we challenged rats with sucrose-sweetened water and investigated the potential effects of JNK inhibition by employing network analysis based on the transcriptome profiling obtained from hepatic and extrahepatic tissues, including visceral white adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and brain. Our data demonstrate that JNK inhibition by JNK-IN-5A effectively reduces the circulating triglyceride accumulation and inflammation in rats subjected to sucrose consumption. Coexpression analysis and genome-scale metabolic modelling reveal that sucrose overconsumption primarily induces transcriptional dysfunction related to fatty acid and oxidative metabolism in the liver and adipose tissues, which are largely rectified after JNK inhibition at a clinically relevant dose. Skeletal muscle exhibited minimal transcriptional changes to sucrose overconsumption but underwent substantial metabolic adaptation following the JNK inhibition. Overall, our data provides novel insights into the molecular basis by which JNK inhibition exerts its metabolic effect in the metabolically active tissues. Furthermore, our findings underpin the critical role of extrahepatic metabolism in the development of diet-induced steatosis, offering valuable guidance for future studies focused on JNK-targeting for effective treatment of MAFLD.