bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FRAME SEMANTICS OF CYBERSPACE IN THE RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: Имамгаязова Д.И.
Published: October 2022

Процесс конструирования представлений о киберпространстве в дискурсе СМИ исследуется с  помощью метода фреймовой семантики, что позволяет выявить взаимодействие языковых значений и  когнитивных структур. В  структуре медиафрейма «киберпространство» выделяются облигаторные и факультативные компоненты, определяющие принципы структурирования знания о новом феномене в языковых значениях и способы активации фоновых знаний русской лингвокультуры. Корпусный анализ текстов русскоязычных СМИ применяется для анализа заполнения слотов фрейма конкретными языковыми единицами с выделением основных тематических кластеров.

The method of frame semantics is applied to study the construction of “Cyberspace” meaning in  the  Russian-language media discourse. Frame semantics allows for identifying the  interaction of  actual linguistic meanings and  underlying cognitive structures. The  structure of  the  “Cyberspace” media frame includes obligatory and optional components that determine the principles for structuring knowledge about a new social phenomenon and ways to activate background knowledge of the Russian linguistic culture. Corpus analysis of Russian-language media texts is used to examine the filling of frame slots with specific language means considering the main thematic clusters.
Military University. Prince Alexander Nevsky Ministry of Defense Russian Federation
Authors: Лупанова Е.В. , Батурина Т.А.
Published: October 2022

Рассматриваются языковые средства реализации идеологической модальности в публикациях американских и британских СМИ, освещающих военный конфликт. Выявлены особенности репрезентации военного конфликта в языке СМИ. Представлен анализ статей ведущих информационных агентств США и  Великобритании, обнаруживающий активное употребление авторами сообщений лексики и фразеологии с положительным или отрицательным коннотативным значением, которая позволяет имплицитно выразить оценку происходящих событий в духе проводимого политиками государств внешнеполитического курса.

The article is  devoted to  the  linguistic means of  realization of  ideological modality in the publications of American and British media, covering the military conflict. The aim is to identify the peculiarities of the military conflict representation in the language of the media. The analysis of articles of the leading US and British news agencies reveals the active use of vocabulary and phraseology with positive or negative connotative meaning, which allows implicitly expressing the  assessment of the events in the spirit of the foreign policy conducted by politicians of the states.
A review on pharmacological activity of Terminalia chebula
Authors: Gupta Aparajita , Pandey Sachin
Published: October 2022

Since the beginning of civilization, people have used medicinal herbs to treat illnesses. Medicinal plants, which are valued as plentiful sources of folk medicine, are the source of many contemporary pharmaceuticals. is used in several ayurvedic formulations and may have therapeutic benefits. Retz. (Family Combretaceae) is frequently at the top of the list of "Ayurvedic Materia Medica" and is referred to as the "King of Medicine" in Tibet due to its exceptional healing abilities, popularly referred to as "Harar". The entire plant is very restorative and has historically been used to treat a variety of human illnesses. Folklore claims that this plant was used to heal a variety of ailments, including gout, asthma, sore throats, bleeding piles, ulcers, hiccoughs, diarrhoea, and dysentery. Numerous pharmacological and therapeutic actions of the plant have been identified, including anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, anti-proliferative, radioprotective, cardioprotective, anti-arthritic, and qualities that increase gastrointestinal motility. We have looked into the phyto-pharmacological characteristics of the plant and compiled its varied pharmacological uses in this review in order to comprehend and synthesise the issue of potential role as a multifunctional therapeutic agent.
¿Es la viruela símica la nueva amenaza zoonótica mundial y está Colombia preparada?
Authors: Peña-López Brigitte Ofelia , Velasquez-Martínez María Carolina , Rincón-Orozco Bladimiro
Published: October 2022

Mientras la pandemia de COVID-19 continúa haciendo estragos, una nueva infección zoonótica, la viruela símica (Viruela del mono) tiene al mundo en alerta máxima. Hasta el 18 de agosto de 2022, cerca de 94 países de América, Europa, Norte de África, Oriente Medio y Australia habían confirmado casi 40.000 casos de esta enfermedad1. La viruela símica es un organismo cercano a la viruela humana. Esta plaga alcanzó una mortalidad del 30% y en 1980 la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) consideró erradicada esta enfermedad2. Una campaña mundial de vacunación masiva en los años 60 y 70 detuvo la transmisión; hoy en día, la viruela es el único patógeno humano que se ha declarado como erradicado, aunque todavía existen muestras en laboratorios de alta bioseguridad en Rusia y Estados Unidos.
Redes sociales de apoyo formales e informales para la reducción de pobreza del adulto mayor y su familia
Authors: Roldán-Ramírez Elvia Lucía , Díaz-Sánchez Ruth , Vargas Camilo Andrés
Published: October 2022

Introducción: el aumento en la esperanza de vida se ha convertido en una realidad, en una problemática y en un reto para los países en desarrollo como Colombia, marcado por determinantes sociales dentro de los cuales la población adulta mayor se ve ampliamente afectada. Objetivo: describir la percepción del adulto mayor y su familia acerca de las redes sociales de apoyo formales e informales, que contribuyen en la reducción de la pobreza. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio cualitativo con enfoque fenomenológico. Participaron 22 adultos mayores, 3 hombres y 19 mujeres entre los 60 y 89 años, dos cuidadores y un empleado administrativo de la institución en Neiva (Huila). Resultados: los hallazgos se enmarcaron bajo tres cuatro categorías instauradas previa revisión teórica: precepción de envejecimiento, estructura de las redes sociales de apoyo, dinámica familiar y percepción de redes sociales de apoyo; además, se obtuvieron durante el estudio emergieron tres categorías emergentes: la pobreza más allá del concepto económico, entre lo espiritual y emocional como red de apoyo y la resignificación del trabajo en el adulto mayor como una opción. Conclusiones: los adultos mayores perciben las redes sociales de apoyo formales e informales como necesarias para su bienestar físico, espiritual y emocional, además, identifican la resignificación del trabajo como una opción de vida desde sus capacidades instrumentales, junto con la espiritualidad, la cual se fortalece a lo largo de sus vidas y al interior de sus familias.
Comunicación interpersonal de médicos-docentes en las prácticas formativas de un pregrado de medicina
Authors: Salazar-Blanco Olga Francisca , Gómez-Gómez Margarita María
Published: October 2022

Introducción: la comunicación es una competencia esencial en los currículos médicos, y es fundamental en modelos de atención centrados en el paciente. Las prácticas clínicas, eje en la formación médica, son escenarios de interacciones docente-estudiantes-pacientes; en ellas, los estudiantes aprenden a comunicarse con el paciente de la mano de sus profesores. Objetivo: comprender la comunicación de médicos-docentes en prácticas clínicas de un pregrado de medicina. Metodología: investigación cualitativa desde el marco interpretativo del interaccionismo simbólico y el análisis bajo los lineamientos de la teoría fundamentada. Se entrevistaron quince médicos docentes de cursos clínicos. Las entrevistas se grabaron, transcribieron y codificaron por unidades de sentido. Resultados: del análisis emergen diferentes visiones del estudiante e interés por los elementos comunicativos con este y el paciente y la reflexión de la práctica docente. Los docentes son conscientes del rol de modelaje para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes; consideran a los pacientes como seres vulnerables, generosos, agradecidos, que representan el recurso más valioso para la enseñanza; con ellos desarrollan su doble misión de resolver problemas de salud y enseñar. Discusión y conclusiones: los docentes, en la interacción con los estudiantes y pacientes, transforman una práctica más instruccional y disciplinar a una centrada en los sujetos y sus necesidades. La regulación del currículo y la normativa de las instituciones de salud genera tensiones a los docentes entre el quehacer médico y el deseo de enseñar.
Impact of Electron Beam Irradiation on the Developmental Stages of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors: Gabarty Ahlam , Hammad Ali , Zinhoum Rasha , Negm Amira
Published: October 2022

An eco-friendly electron beam irradiation (EBI) technology was used to assess the effect of EBI on the different development stages of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) and Bactrocera zonata (Saunders). No adults emerged after 3-d-old eggs of C. maculatus were irradiated with 304.8 Gy of EBI, and no adults emerged from the F1 generation of larvae and pupae irradiated with 103.6 Gy. The adult stage of C. maculatus was the most tolerant of EBI, with a high dose (414.3 Gy) irradiation of the adult stage resulting in complete prevention of the F1 generation adult emergence. Large-scale tests confirmed that 414.3 Gy was an effective dose for the phytosanitary and security treatment for C. maculatus. An EBI dose of 414.3 Gy prevented B. zonata egg hatching. EBI doses of 304.8, 414.3, and 653.5 Gy prevented the development of first, second, and third larval instars to pupation, respectively. Using the criterion of adult emergence from the F1 generation, targeting the third larval stage, considered the most tolerant stage to EBI, a dose of 304.8 Gy was effective for quarantine and security treatment of B. zonata.
Ovicidal and Larvicidal Effects of Selected Plant-Based Biopesticides on Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Authors: Sawadogo Wendnéyidé Mathieu , Ahissou Besmer Régis , Somda Irénée , Nacro Souleymane , Legrève Anne , Verheggen François
Published: October 2022

The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a worldwide invasive pest of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) that reached West Africa in 2010. Synthetic insecticides remain the most widely used method of control, but several biological alternatives are being developed. In this work, we evaluated nine biopesticides available on the West African market for their ability to control T. absoluta. Using standard leaf or egg dip bioassay methodology, we compared both the ovicidal and the larvicidal activity of these biopesticides at various concentrations of active ingredients. We found that, for each biopesticide tested, the larval lethal concentrations (LC) (8.2–41.14 ml/L) to be lower than those necessary to stop egg hatching (26.7–409.7 ml/L). Two products (Bangr-Kièta [BK]; Bangr-Pougo [BP], formulated in powder), both based on Azadirachta indica A. Jussieu fruit and leaf extracts and Khaya senegalensis (Desrousseaux) A. Jussieu bark extract, showed high efficacy in reducing egg hatchability at their recommended doses, with a calculated control failure likelihood (CFL) reaching 0%. These two products, together with a third one (BP) based on Mitracarpus scaber Zuccarini and K. senegalensis extracts, also showed the strongest larvicidal effects (CFL = 0%). All other tested biological insecticides showed significant efficiency but were found to be less effective at their recommended doses. Because the leafminer has developed resistance to most of the synthetic insecticide available on the market, we recommend that West African tomato producers are encouraged to use the most efficient biological products available.
Catches of Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Traps Baited with Generic Pine Beetle Lure Blend Unaffected by Ips Pheromones Lanierone and cis-Verbenol in Georgia
Authors: Miller Daniel R.
Published: October 2022

A generic trap lure blend of host volatiles (ethanol + α-pinene) and Ips bark beetle pheromones (ipsenol + ipsdienol) is effective for detecting numerous species of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in pine forests of North America. In 2021, the potential benefits of adding two other Ips pheromones (lanierone and cis-verbenol) to traps baited with the pine beetle lure blend were determined in north Georgia. Lanierone and cis-verbenol had no effect on catches of the six cerambycid species captured in the study: Acanthocinus nodosus (F.), A. obsoletus (LeConte), Astylopsis arcuata (LeConte), Monochamus titillator (F.), Neoclytus acuminatus (F.), and Xylotrechus sagittatus Germar. Similarly, neither compound had any effect on catches of some common ambrosia and bark beetles and snout weevils nor on catches of some associated predators, all commonly caught in traps baited with the pine beetle lure blend. In contrast, catches of Ips avulsus Eichhoff and I. grandicollis (Eichhoff) were enhanced by the addition of lanierone, whereas those of I. calligraphus (Germar) and Hylastes tenuis Eichhoff (Curculionidae) were enhanced by the addition of cis-verbenol. The data do not support the addition of lanierone or cis-verbenol to the blend of ethanol + α-pinene + ipsenol + ipsdienol as a trap lure blend for the broad detection of pine longhorn beetles in north Georgia.
The Portrayal of Abbasid Rulers in Chronography of Theophanes the Confessor
Authors: Cecota Błażej
Published: October 2022

This text supplements another, a paper presented a decade ago on the portrayal of Umayyad rulers in Chronography of Theophanes the Confessor (B. Cecota, Islam, the Arabs and Umayyad Rulers according to Theophanes the Confessor’s Chronography, “Studia Ceranea” 2, 2012, p. 97–111). I am limiting myself here to discussing only those source remarks which directly concern one of the Abbasid Caliphs, or alternatively, to narratives structured in such a manner that they implied certain traits of a ruler. General remarks concerning the portrayal of the entire dynasty have been included, both in the main text and in the footnotes, only where this was necessary for the understanding of the context in which the Caliphs’ descriptions appear.
The Doctrine of the Ordo Sclavoniae in Light of Western Sources and the Issue of the Origins of the Dualist Heresy in Bosnia
Authors: Czarnecki Piotr
Published: October 2022

The issue of the Bosnian church – or more precisely the dualist heresy in Bosnia – has caused serious controversies among scholars since the 19th century. The main aim of this paper is to shed new light on this controversial issue, through the analysis of the doctrine of Slavonic dualism (ordo Sclavoniae) based on Western sources. The subject of the analysis will be the sources concerning the contacts of the Cathars from France and Italy with the heretics from Sclavonia and especially the sources containing information on the doctrine, such as the 13th-century Italian sources presenting the doctrines of the Cathars belonging to ordo Sclavoniae (Cathar churches of Bagnolo and March de Treviso) and later, 14th and 15th-century sources presenting the teachings of the heretics from Bosnia. The aim of the analysis will be to reconstruct the doctrines of Slavonic dualism (ordo Sclavoniae) in order to find its distinctive features (especially comparing with two main forms of Bogomil-Cathar dualism – Bulgarian and Drugunthian) and to answer the following question: which doctrinal conceptions had the most significant influence on its formation? Knowledge concerning the sources of inspiration for the dualist doctrine of the ordo Sclavoniae will enable us to draw conclusions concerning the origins of Slavonic dualism, its evolution and to assume an attitude towards scholars’ conceptions concerning the character of the Bosnian heresy.
PROVIDING A MINIMUM DEFECTIVENESS OF INTER-TURN INSULATION AT THE MANUFACTURING STAGE AND DURING THE EXPLOITATION
Authors: Leonov A.P. , Supueva A.
Published: October 2022

The reliability of a low-voltage asynchronous electric motor is primarily determined by the reliability of the stator winding insulation. Common reasons for the failure of the insulation system are the unsatisfactory quality of the enameled wires and electrical insulating materials used for imperfection and violation of the technological process of winding and insulating work, and the discrepancy between operating modes. In the vast majority of cases, failures occur due to damage to the inter-turn insulation as the weakest element. This causes the need to study the insulation system resistance to the formation of defects. The results of assessing the stability of the insulation of winding wires to defect formation are obtained, taking into account the features of the operational loads characteristic of frequency-controlled drives with pulse-width modulation of the output voltage and the influence of the inter-turn insulation defectiveness level on its reliability indicators is also studied. The authors have developed the measures to reduce the defectiveness of inter-turn insulation at the manufacturing stage and during operation. This will ensure a minimum level of insulation defects and increase the resource of asynchronous electric motors by reducing the number of failures.
Identification and Antibacterial Activity of Lactobacillus Isolated from Different Raw Honey in Mostaganem Province, Algeria
Authors: Radja D.S. , Homrani M. , Dahou A.A. , Haddad A. , Rechidi N. , Homrani A.
Published: October 2022

Background: The increase of multidrug-resistant pathogens causes increased concerns about the efficacy of conventional treatment, which requires the search for new alternatives to antibiotics. The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of lactobacilli isolated from eight (n=8) typical Apis mellifera honey produced in Mostaganem region against four pathogenic bacteria responsible of bovine mastitis. Methods: Lacbacilli strains, isolated from different media were firstly presumptively identified by catalase test, Gram staining and cells morphology, than confirmed by partial 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Antibacterial activity of isolates was determined by the overlay agar method. Antibiotic susceptibility of mastitis pathogens was tested by disk diffusion technique. Result: Two species of lactobacilli were isolated and identified as Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus pentosus. Antibiotic sensitivity test demonstrated that mastitis pathogens showed the resistance to antibiotics tested. All the isolates showed antimicrobial activity with inhibition zone diameters ranged from 5±0.02 to 21±2.12 mm. The results revealed that honey can be considered as a source of Lactobacillus with antibacterial activities which can be used as alternative treatment of bovine mastitis.
​Application of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry to Identify Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Artisanal Dairy Products in Algeria
Authors: Bouchibane M. , Zabouri Y. , Cheriguene A. , Kaced A. , Chougrani F. , Saada D. Ait
Published: October 2022

Background: Artisanal dairy products are considered an affordable food source and are highly valued by Algerian consumers. Methods: In this study during the period from 2019 to 2020, phenotypic identification methods and protein analysis by MALDI-TOF MS were performed to identify lactic acid bacteria isolated from 19 sample and five types of artisanal dairy products collected in different Algerian regions (East, West, North, South). Results: A number of 250 strains were isolated, only those that showed the characteristics of lactic acid bacteria were identified by analysing their proteins, The results showed that the strains belong to different species of LAB namely: Lactobacillus fermentum (31.03%), Enterococcus faecium (24.14%), Lactobacillus plantarum (21.55%), Enterococcus faecalis (17.24%), Lactococcus lactis ssp lactis (4.31%), Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus paraplantarum (0.86%). Identification by MALDI-TOF MS was similar to that provided by phenotypic Characterization. This new technique that has been used is considered as an effective tool for rapid identification of food-associated lactic acid strains and has also been successfully extended to dairy isolates.
​Multivariate Analysis for Identification of Heat Tolerant Superior Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes
Authors: Tanwar Vikesh , Kumar Krishan , Kumar Neeraj , Madankar Kartik , . Pankaj , Kaushik Deepak , Kumar Ajeev
Published: October 2022

Background: Chickpea being a winter season crop, often experiences high temperature during its reproductive phase resulting in yield losses due to the direct effect of it, on different physiological processes. Therefore, identification and development of heat stress tolerant genotypes is an important aspect in chickpea breeding especially in view of the changing climate scenario. Methods: An experiment was conducted during Rabi season 2017-18 at pulses research field, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana comprising 60 genotypes in randomized block design with three replications under two environmental conditions namely, normal and late sown to find out heat stress tolerant genotypes. A total of eleven morpho-physiological yield attributes noted down under both normal and late sown conditions and various multivariate statistical methods were used to find out tolerant chickpea genotypes. Result: The present study has led the understanding of many inter-related traits involved in the genetic variation of chickpea seed yield under normal as well as late sown conditions. This would certainly provide guidelines for selection of parents as well as effective selection of promising chickpea genotypes and also have paramount importance in formulating plant model for selection of segregating generations in chickpea breeding programmes for development of high yielding varieties.
Teneur en Composés Phénoliques et Activités Antioxydantes de Sargassum Fluitans et Sargassum Natans, deux Algues Brunes Invasives des Côtes Ivoiriennes
Authors: Outtara Aboubacar , Yao Konan , Komoe Koffi , Kpan Wokapeu Blaise , Kone Mamidou Witabouna , Ouattara Djakalia , Toure Sadibou
Published: October 2022

Sargassum fluitans (Børgesen) Børgesen et Sargassum natans (Børgesen) Børgesen (Sargassaceae) sont deux algues brunes invasives qu’on retrouve dans les eaux et sur les plages du golfe de guinée, notamment celles de la Côte d’Ivoire. L’objectif de cette étude est de contribuer à la lutte contre la pollution environnementale des sargasses sur les plages ivoiriennes à travers une valorisation de ces algues en additifs alimentaires en aviculture et en cuniculture. Ainsi, la teneur des deux algues en composés phénoliques ainsi que leurs pouvoirs antioxydants ont été évalués. Les résultats obtenus montrent que Sargassum fluitans et Sargassum natans renferment des composés phénoliques et ont des activités antioxydantes intéressantes susceptibles d’encourager vers leur valorisation en tant qu’additifs alimentaires aux pouvoirs immunogènes chez les poulets de chairs (Gallus gallus domesticus) et les lapins (Oryctolagus cuniculus).
Del teatro a la novela. Inflexiones de la voz homosexual en El beso de la mujer araña de Manuel Puig
Authors: Canala Juan Pablo
Published: October 2022

El presente artículo se propone estudiar el proceso escritural de la novela El beso de la mujer araña (1976) de Manuel Puig en el contexto de su exilio mexicano. Se presenta una metodología interdisciplinar que combina aportes de los estudios de genética textual, trabajo con archivos de escritor y estudios de género, con el fin de reflexionar acerca de la construcción de la voz homosexual en la novela, a partir de las huellas materiales presentes en los papeles del escritor. Nos interesa analizar el modo en el que Puig —durante su trabajo con la activista lesbiana Nancy Cárdenas— se apropia, tanto de la obra teatral The Boys in the Band de Mart Crowley, como de algunas fuentes teóricas de los grupos de militancia homosexual de los años setenta. El trabajo permite develar el influjo de estas producciones en la técnica dialógica y en la construcción de la voz homosexual.
Investigation of Nursing Theses on the Use of Music in Pain Management in Turkey: A Systematic Review
Authors: KÖSE TOSUNÖZ İpek , DENİZ DOĞAN Sevgi
Published: October 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de ağrının yönetiminde müzik kullanımını inceleyen hemşirelik alanında yapılmış lisansüstü tezleri incelemektir. Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi Veri Tabanı “Music” OR “musicotherapy” OR “sing” OR “rhythm” OR “tempo” OR “Music therapy” OR music intervention” OR “listening to music” AND “Pain” anahtar kelimeleri ile taranmıştır. Çalışmaya 31 tez dâhil edilmiştir. Veri toplamada “Tez Değerlendirme Formu” kullanılmıştır. Tezlerin %90,3’ünün son beş yılda, %70,9’unun yüksek lisans düzeyinde ve %77,4’ünün deneysel desende yapıldığı belirlenmiştir. Tezlerin cerrahi sonrası ağrıda (n=10), tanı ve tedavi yöntemlerine bağlı ağrıda (n=7), doğum ağrısında (n=1), mekanik ventilasyon desteği alan (n=8), yoğun bakım (n=2), palyatif bakım (n=1), hemodiyaliz (n=1) ve kanser (n=1) hastalarında müziğin etkisini değerlendirmek amacıyla yapıldığı belirlenmiştir. Tezlerin tamamında müziğin ağrı üzerine olumlu etkileri olduğu belirlenmiştir. Türkiye’de ağrı kontrolünde müzik uygulamasını konu alan tezlerin son yıllarda artış gösterdiği ve müziğin ağrı yönetiminde etkili bir nonfarmakolojik yöntem olduğu belirlenmiştir.
professional Quality of Life and its Relation to Self-Care in Mediation Professionals
Authors: Nogueiro Jose , Cañas-Lerma Ana J. , Cuartero-Castañer M. Elena , Bolaños Ignacio
Published: October 2022

Approach: When people or groups in conflict initiate a mediation process to try to reach an agreement, painful and distressing feelings emerge. Mediation professionals facilitate and promote understanding despite the suffering that arises along the way. Previous research has confirmed the impact of professional quality of life and self-care on successful task performance. This research is a pioneering study in the occupational field of mediation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyse the efficacy of personal and professional self-care practices in relation to the quality of professional life of Spanish mediators. Findings: Mediators presented moderately high levels of compassion satisfaction but also had moderately high levels of burnout and compassion fatigue. Self-care positively correlated with compassion satisfaction and negatively with burnout and compassion fatigue. Originality: Were found positive associations between self-care and professional quality of life. Such a finding can help create personal and professional self-care practices to improve the lives of professionals.
Recent advances in flexible and soft gel-based pressure sensors
Authors: Sun Guifen , Wang Peng , Jiang Yongxiang , Sun Hongchang , Meng Chuizhou , Guo Shijie
Published: October 2022

Gels, as typical flexible and soft materials, possess the intrinsic merits of transparent bionic structures, superior mechanical properties and excellent elasticity and viscosity. Recently, gel-based materials have attracted significant attention as a result of their broad and promising applications in biomedical, energy storage, light emission, actuator, military and aerospace devices, especially the intelligent sensing for human-related applications. Among the various flexible and soft pressure sensors, gel-based ones have been gradually studied as an emerging hot research topic. This review focuses on the latest findings in the rapidly developing field of gel-based pressure sensors. Firstly, the classification and properties of the three types of gels and their corresponding fabrication methods are introduced. Secondly, the four basic working principles of pressure sensors are summarized with a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages, followed by an introduction to the construction of pressure sensors based on gel structures. Thirdly, the latest representative research on the three types of gel-based materials towards various wearable sensing applications, including electronic skin, human motion capture, healthcare and rehabilitation, physiological activity monitoring and human-machine interactions, is comprehensively reviewed. Finally, a summary of the remaining challenges and an outline of the development trend for this field are presented.
Les infrastructures bocagères pour la biodiversité
Authors: BAUDRY Jacques , ROLLAND David , BIET Mélanie , BONNEVILLE Rémy , BOUSSARD Hugues , DEFOURNEAUX Mathilde , GONNET Gladys , MERCIER Audrey , MEURICE Paul , MORET Catherine , ROGER Jean-Luc , SCHERER Timothée
Published: October 2022

Nous présentons les résultats d’une recherche pour l’action visant à la gestion de la biodiversité dans les bocages. Deux facteurs ont été testés vis-à-vis de leur pertinence pour évaluer la biodiversité : l’un local (note biodiversité Plan de gestion durable des haies, PGDH) et l’autre paysager (grain bocager) contrôlant la biodiversité des réseaux bocagers. La note PGDH se rapporte à la structure des haies (hauteur, densité de boisement, structure de la base). Le grain bocager combine la densité de haies et la géométrie du réseau. Les développements méthodologiques ont été menés en étroite coopération entre chercheurs et gestionnaires sur deux territoires bretons dont une zone atelier. Les méthodes ont ensuite été testées sur quatre autres sites bretons, puis dans le Gers. La biodiversité était représentée par le groupe des coléoptères carabiques en Bretagne et l’avifaune dans le Gers. La combinaison des deux indices permet d’évaluer la façon dont l’interaction entre la structure de la haie et la structure du réseau bocager contrôle la biodiversité. Ces interactions différencient des espaces favorables aux espèces à affinité forestière (les plus menacées dans les bocages) et ceux favorables aux espèces de milieu ouvert. Ces avancées ont été permises (développement et tests) grâce à la coopération intense entre les diverses parties prenantes.
Céréaliers et biodiversité : une synergie à réaffirmer
Authors: GRANGER David , BOUTOUR Charles
Published: October 2022

Face au constat d’une biodiversité en déclin et notamment dans les espaces agricoles, les quatre partenaires nationaux du programme Agrifaune ont mis en place une étude intitulée « Reconnaissance de l’engagement individuel des agriculteurs dans Agrifaune » (REIAA). En s’appuyant sur un échantillon de cent agriculteurs, elle a permis de recenser quatre-vingt-sept pratiques agricoles favorables à la biodiversité tout en identifiant leur pertinence technico-économique et environnementale. Malgré un manque de données scientifiques sur l’impact de ces pratiques, les expériences de terrain ont conduit les partenaires à éditer un guide technique présentant en détail les neuf pratiques les plus emblématiques, issues de l’enquête, pour concilier agronomie, économie et biodiversité. Convaincu que l’agriculture a un rôle majeur à jouer dans la préservation de la biodiversité du fait de la surface qu’elle occupe sur le territoire national, il semble prioritaire de donner aux agriculteurs des outils efficaces leur permettant un accompagnement technique dans l’adaptation de leurs pratiques agricoles dans ce sens. Toutefois, face à l’urgence climatique et écologique, le changement ne peut pas uniquement reposer sur les agriculteurs. Des leviers efficaces et ambitieux doivent désormais être mobilisés afin d’impliquer toutes les filières agricoles.
Des petites différences pour de grands bénéfices : réponses sites-spécifiques des communautés d’amphibiens à la submersion marine sur la côte Atlantique française
Authors: LORRAIN-SOLIGON Léa , ROBIN Frédéric , ROUSSEAU Pierre , JANKOVIC Marko , BRISCHOUX François
Published: October 2022

La côte Atlantique française a été frappée par la tempête Xynthia en février 2010, ce qui a probablement affecté les espèces côtières. Des relevés de salinité associés à des relevés d’espèces (amphibiens), présentés dans l’étude de Lorrain-Soligon et al. (2021), ont été réalisés sur deux réserves côtières en Charente-Maritime (les réserves naturelles nationales de Moëze-Oléron et du marais d’Yves), afin d’étudier les effets de la submersion et de l’augmentation de la salinité résultante. Ces relevés ont permis de mettre en évidence les caractéristiques topographiques des sites pouvant limiter l’impact des submersions marines sur la faune côtière.
OS DESAFIOS DA SAÚDE AMBIENTAL NO CURRÍCULO DE CIÊNCIAS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL ANOS FINAIS, NO ESTADO DO TOCANTINS
Authors: Suarte Letícia Brito de Oliveira , Lagares Ferreira Silva Kellen , Simone Seibert Carla
Published: October 2022

A Saúde Ambiental é uma área do conhecimento que transita por muitos componentes curriculares, principalmente nas Ciências da Natureza, campo de destaque para desenvolvê-la. Deve estar relacionada com preparo dos professores para trabalhar de forma crítica com viés para o letramento científico. Este estudo propôs avaliar os desafios do corpo docente da área de Ciências da Natureza para implementar a Saúde Ambiental no Ensino Fundamental Anos Finais, no estado do Tocantins. A partir de pesquisa quantitativa e qualitativa, identificou-se alto percentual de professores jovens, com maior prevalência a ministrar aulas expositivas e pouca apropriação do letramento científico. Apesar de os docentes indicarem pouca dificuldade para trabalhar com as temáticas da Saúde Ambiental, relataram a necessidade de formação continuada.
Reproductive Performance of Kacang Goats in Closed Population Areas of Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Wulandari Desinta , Inggita Leli Murtika  , Fitria Ella Wardani  , Ahmad Furqon  , Wike Andre Septian  , Tri Eko Susilorini  , Suyadi Suyadi
Published: October 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the reproductive performance of Kacang goats in a closed population area of Oro-Oro Farm located in Sawohan Village, Buduran Subdistrict, Sidoarjo Regency. We used 146 Kacang goat with a range of parity from 1 to > 7. Data analysis was carried out using the ANOVA test, Least Significant Difference (LSD) test, coefficient of variation test and descriptive test to measure litter size, pre-weaning mortality, kidding interval (KI), days open (DO) and Kacang goat reproduction index. The results showed that the highest litter size was 1.69 ± 0.63 at parity 6, the lowest pre-weaning mortality at parity > 7 was 11.76%, the shortest kidding interval and days open was at parity 4 for 7.35 ± 1.22 and 2.35 ± 1.22 months, respectively. The best Kacang goat reproduction index was 2.22 at parity 6 with coefficient of variation of 38.06%, 41.08% and 13.36% for litter size (LS), days open (DO), kidding interval (KI). Conclusively, there was a diverse reproductive performance of Kacang goats in the closed population area of Oro-Oro Farm located in Sawohan Village, Buduran Subdistrict, Sidoarjo Regency based on parity 1 to > 7, in which the higher the parity, the higher the reproductive performance. However, parity 5 onwards saw a declining reproductive performance due to weakened livestock conditions.
The Use of “Organic Protein” in Feed Formulation on Intestinal and Ammonia Levels of Broiler
Authors: Sari Sri Ratna , Sjofjan Osfar
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Organic Protein as a feed ingredient on pH, viscosity and enzyme activity in the small intestine and levels of ammonia in broiler excreta. Organic Protein is a Single Cell Protein (SCP) product name from PT. Miwon Indonesia that has a protein content up to 40%. We conducted a field experiment and used DOC broilers and Organic Protein as treatment feed in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) comprising of 5 treatments and 6 replicates, accounting for 30 experimental units. The feed treatments were basal feed T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4 added with Organic Protein 0%, 1.5%, 3%, 4.5%, and 6%, respectively. The observed variables were pH, viscosity, enzyme activity (amylase and protease) of small intestine and excreta ammonia level of broiler. The data were analyzed with ANOVA followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed the treatments have very significantly different effects (P<0.01) on the amylase and protease activities, but significantly different effects (P>0.05) on pH, viscosity of small intestine, and ammonia levels of excreta. The use of Organic Protein at a level of 4.5% gave the best results to increase enzyme activity of amylase and protease.
Numerical Investigation of Photo Generated Carrier Recombination Dynamics on the Device Characteristics for the Perovskite/Carbon Nitride Absorber Layer Solar Cell
Authors: Saeed Faisal , Khan Muhammad Haseeb , Tauqeer Haider Ali , Haroon Asfand , Idrees Asad , Shehrazi Syed Mzhar , Prokop Lukas , Blazek Vojtech , Misak Stanislav , Ullah Nasim
Published: October 2022

Herein we foremost detailed the numerical modeling of the double absorber layer- methyl ammonium lead iodide– carbon nitride layer solar cell and subsequently provided in-depth insight on the active layer associated with dominant radiative and non-radiative recombination losses limiting the efficiency ( ) of the solar cell. Under recombination kinetics phenomena, we explored the influence of Radiative recombination, Auger recombination, Shockley Read Hall recombination, the energy distribution of defects; Band Tail recombination (Hoping Model), Gaussian distribution, metastable defect states including single donor (0/+), single acceptor (-/0), Double Donor (0/+/2+), double acceptor (2/-/0-), and the interface layer defects on the output characteristics of the solar cell. Setting defect (or trap) density to with uniform energy distribution of defects for all the layers, we achieved the of 24. 16 %. A considerable enhancement in power conversion efficiency was perceived as we reduced the trap density to for the absorber layers. Further, it was observed that for the absorber layer with double donor defect states, the active layer should be carefully synthesized to reduce crystal order defects to keep the total defect density as low as to achieve efficient device characteristics
The Effect of Land Cover Changes on Land Surface Temperature Related to Climate Change
Authors: Cinar Ismail , Ardahanlıoğlu Zeynep
Published: October 2022

Abstract: Increasing population and urbanization are affecting human health and comfort. In order to get rid of these affects, mankind is changing its enviroment and looking for new life areas. This study investigates the influence of Land Cover Change (LCC) and Normalisied Densly Vegetation Index (NDVI) on Land Surface Temperature (LST) of Fethiye-Göcek Specially Protected Area (SEPA) in easterm mediterranean basin. In the study LCC, NDVI and LST were drived from landsat 5, 7 and 8 satellite image of resolation at 30x30 m acquired between 1995-2020. LST were computed based on Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) types. The Corine Index were used for determination of land uses. The results indicated that water, forest and maquia lands decreasing while urban fabric and bare lands are increasing depend upon the urbanization and forest fires in the basin. These changes in LULC widened the temperature differences between the urban and rural areas. The change in LST is associated with changes in constructional materials in urban land and in vegetation abundance both in the urban and rural areas. Vegetation has an important factor in the temperature of different land covers. That produces warming trend in temperetaure in built-up areas it causes to keep other lands warmer in cold weather. Another important result is affective Urban Heat Island (UHI) on climate change based on the impact of urbanization and land cover changes. Significantly possitive correlation were found between the urbanization rate, population and built-up area and warming rate of average air temperature and so the LST.
Mapping the Accessory Proteins (Orfs) of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Authors: Thomas Sunil
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic first observed in December 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has influenced every individual on the planet. The virus has influenced our lifestyle, education, economy and the environment. Though the vaccines against COVID-19 have provided protection against the disease; new strains of the virus have lowered the efficiency of the vaccines. There is still no effective therapy for the treatment of the disease. Understanding the protein structure of the virus may lead to the development of effective therapies for the disease. We recently mapped the structural proteins and non-structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2. The accessory proteins (Open reading frames, Orfs) of SARS-CoV-2 modulate the host environment to favor virus replication. This paper reports mapping the accessory proteins (Orfs) of SARS-CoV-2.
Effect of Layer Thickness and Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloy 625 Manufactured by Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion
Authors: Diaz Julio Cesar , Watanabe Kurtis I. , Rubio Aldo , De La Cruz Alex , Godinez Dana , Murr Lawrence E. , Wicker Ryan B. , Arrieta Edel , Medina Francisco
Published: October 2022

This research program investigated the effects of layer thickness (50 and 100 microns) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of electron beam powder bed fusion (EBPBF) additive manufacturing of Inconel 625 alloy. The as-built 50 and 100 micron layer thickness components were also heat treated at temperatures above 1100 oC, which produced a recrystallized grain structure containing annealing twins in the 50 micron layer thickness components, and a duplex grain structure consisting of islands of very small equiaxed grains dispersed in a recrystallized, large-grain structure containing annealing twins. The heat treated component microstructures and mechanical properties were compared with the as-built components in both the build direction (vertical) and perpendicular (horizontal) to the build direction. Vickers microindentation hardness (HV) values for the vertical and horizontal geometries averaged 227 and 220 for the as-built 50 and 100 micron layer components, and 185 and 282 for the corresponding heat treated components. The yield stress values were 387 MPa and 365 MPa for the as-built layer horizontal and vertical 50 micron layer geometries, and 330 MPa and 340 MPa for the as-built 100 micron layer components. For the heat treated 50 micron components, the yield stress values were 340 and 321 MPa for the horizontal and vertical geometries, and 581 and 489 MPa for the 100 micron layer components, respectively. The elongation for the 100 micron layer as-built horizontal components was 28% in contrast to 65% for the corresponding 100 micron heat treated layer components, an increase of 132% for the duplex grain structure. However, the coarse grains containing annealing twins and the equiaxed small grain islands in the duplex structure for the heat treated components contained continuous carbides in the grain boundaries, and this may indicate sensitization and a reduction in corrosion resistance. These findings point to the potential mechanical property advantage for heat treatment of Inconel 625 alloy 100 micron layer thickness components fabricated by EBPBF.
Sustainable Nutrition for Increased Food Security – Case Study Romania
Authors: Balan Ioana Mihaela , Gherman Emanuela Diana , Gherman Remus , Brad Ioan , Pascalau Raul , Popescu Gabriela , Trasca Teodor Ioan
Published: October 2022

Food security is a matter of global concern, as the supply of food is one of the basic needs, ensuring the survival of the species. The trend of globalization and development of the global economy has shifted the responsible, local consumption patterns towards an increased homogeneity of diets, with food products being disconnected from their source, leading to two major results: (1) increased global consumption, driven by the extensive availability of affordable seasonal foods throughout the year and (2) increased uncertainty in the supply chain – susceptible to disruptions, causing food insecurity. To determine what the nutritional model is in the case of the present study – Romania – we developed a questionnaire of 32 questions and distributed it to 1,053 respondents from Romania. The survey was conducted during 2021 and 2022, both in urban and rural areas with the aim of investigating the consumption pattern of the population. The analysis of the questionnaire data reveals overconsumption of animal products, starchy vegetables and bread and pastry products. This nutritional pattern with a high intake in animal protein, correlated with a lack of diversification, is extremely unsustainable, having a negative impact on human health and environmental health.behaviour towards a careful approach to food, environment and personal health, aims to identify consumption patterns that have the potential to increase the sustainability of the food system and a positive correlation with food security. Adopting sustainable dietary patters, based on short supply chains and mindful consumption, has great potential in restoring food security and resilience to adversity.
Minimax Lower Bounds for High-Dimensional Multi-Response Errors-in-Variables Regression
Authors: Li Xin , Wu Dongya
Published: October 2022

Noisy data is always encountered in real applications, such as bioinformatics, neuroimage and remote sensing. Existing methods mainly consider linear or generalized linear errors-in-variables regression, while relatively little attention is paid for the multivariate response case, and how to evaluate the estimation performance under perturbed covariates is still an open question. In this paper, we consider the information-theoretic limitations of estimating a low-rank matrix in the multi-response errors-in-variables regression model. By application of the information theory and statistical techniques on concentration inequalities, the minimax lower bound is provided in terms of the squared Frobenius loss, which recaptures the rate provided under the clean covariate assumption in previous literatures. Hence our result further indicates that though under the more realistic errors-in-variables situation, no more samples are required so as to achieve a rate-optimal estimation.
An Anti-EpCAM Monoclonal Antibody (EpMab-37-mG2a-f) Exerts Antitumor Activity against Breast Cancer in Mouse Xenograft Model
Authors: Asano Teizo , Suzuki Hiroyuki , Li Guanjie , Ohishi Tomokazu , Kawada Manabu , Yoshikawa Takeo , Tanaka Tomohiro , Kaneko Mika K. , Kato Yukinari
Published: October 2022

The epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is a stem cell and carcinoma antigen, which mediates cellular adhesion and proliferative signaling by the proteolytic cleavage. In contrast to low expression in normal epithelium, EpCAM is frequently overexpressed in various carcinomas, which correlates with poor prognosis. Therefore, EpCAM has been considered as a promising target for tumor diagnosis and therapy. Using the Cell-Based Immunization and Screening (CBIS) method, we previously established an anti‐EpCAM monoclonal antibody (EpMab-37; mouse IgG1, kappa). In this study, we investigated the antibody‐dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement‐dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and an antitumor activity by a defucosylated mouse IgG2a-type of EpMab-37 (EpMab-37-mG2a-f) against an EpCAM‐expressing breast cancer cell line (BT-474). EpMab-37-mG2a-f recognized BT-474 cells with a moderate binding-affinity [a dissociation constant (KD): 2.9x10-8 M] by flow cytometry. EpMab-37-mG2a-f exhibited ADCC and CDC for BT-474 cells by murine splenocytes and complements, respectively. Furthermore, administration of EpMab-37-mG2a-f significantly suppressed the BT-474 xenograft tumor development compared with the control mouse IgG. These results indicated that EpMab-37-mG2a-f exerts antitumor activities against the BT-474 xenograft, and could provide valuable therapeutic regimen for the breast cancers.