bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dance Technique and Power Dynamics in Higher Education: A Literature Review
Authors: Rothmund Irene Velten
Published: August 2023

Since the turn of the millennium, there has been a heightened emphasis on the quality of teaching and learning in higher education, with an urge to reform the relationship between teachers and students. During this same period, a growing body of research has been conducted on unequal power dynamics in the teaching of dance technique. In this study, I am doing a literature review of 20 articles published between 1998 and 2020, which especially addressed dance technique and power dynamics in the context of higher education. I am particularly exploring strategies proposed in the literature to challenge unequal power dynamics within dance technique training in higher education. Through a thematic analysis of the articles, I have identified three clusters of strategies in the material:reflexivity of traditions in dance, activity, andembodiment. The research shows that there is a rather high interest in continuing and reforming the teaching of dance technique, and that there are several examples of empirical research related to heightening the students’ activity in their learning process. However, there is still a need for more research on this topic, especially concerning the connection between embodiment and empowerment.
Unfolding Microgravity and the Interplay Between Awe, Wonder, Curiosity, and Humility in Artistic Research
Authors: Wrobel Esther
Published: August 2023

This article discusses how the term ‘curiosity’ emerged as a leading element in the development of the action performance research project Microgravity. The focus is on the effect of curiosity as an activator of movement in a participatory performance in which participants are invited to explore new bodily conditions for the first time (in this case, reduced gravity through a vertical dance technique). I begin with an account of what vertical dance is, its origin, and my personal experience as a vertical dancer. Through the connection between vertical dance and space exploration and an encounter with the terms ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’ (in connection to space travel), I move on to pedagogical and creative decisions regarding ways to create a participatory performance that, due to its complete physical involvement of participants, I now refer to as an ‘action performance’. I will elaborate on the creative partners who joined the research and the interplay of curiosity and humility in relation to the terms ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’ based on the book A Neurophenomenology of Awe and Wonder (Gallagher et al. 2015), which was the initial inspiration for the use of these terms and the establishment of the imaginary universe of Microgravity. I will also employ my own interpretation of these terms as a researcher, drawing on first-hand participatory experiments and data gathered from participants between 2019 and 2022.
On the Expected ℒ2–Discrepancy of Jittered Sampling
Authors: Kirk Nathan , Pausinger Florian
Published: August 2023

For m, d ∈ ℕ, a jittered sample of N = m
d points can be constructed by partitioning [0, 1]d into m
d axis-aligned equivolume boxes and placing one point independently and uniformly at random inside each box. We utilise a formula for the expected ℒ2−discrepancy of stratified samples stemming from general equivolume partitions of [0, 1]d which recently appeared, to derive a closed form expression for the expected ℒ2−discrepancy of a jittered point set for any m, d ∈ ℕ. As a second main result we derive a similar formula for the expected Hickernell ℒ2−discrepancy of a jittered point set which also takes all projections of the point set to lower dimensional faces of the unit cube into account.
Tumor maligno da bainha do nervo periférico em coelho: relato de caso
Authors: De Barros Batista Jordana , Zen Gianfrancisco Olivia , Dias Cordeiro Matheus
Published: August 2023

Introdução: A ocorrência de tumor maligno da bainha do nervo periférico (TMBNP), também conhecido como schawannoma maligno, em coelhos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) é pouco descrita na literatura, apesar disso, temos alguns relatos em outras espécies de animais como cães, bovinos e equinos. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho é realizar um relato de caso clínico de tumor maligno da bainha do nervo periférico em um coelho (Orytolagus cuniculus), abordando os sintomas clínicos, resultado de exames e procedimentos realizados durante o tratamento do paciente. Relato de caso: Nesse relato de caso, um coelho da raça lionhead de nove anos de idade foi atendido em uma clínica veterinária apresentando um nódulo lateral ao membro torácico esquerdo. O paciente foi submetido a exames físicos e laboratoriais, como hemograma e citologia aspirativa, com o objetivo de avaliar seu estado geral e diagnosticar a natureza celular do nódulo. Após a manipulação do nódulo para a coleta de exames, a lesão apresentou uma rápida evolução e cresceu para cerca de 10 cm de diâmetro. O resultado da citologia aspirativa do nódulo sugeriu neoplasia de células de origem mesenquimal. Diante desse resultado e do crescimento rápido do nódulo, o paciente foi submetido a cirurgia de amputação do membro afetado, que foi encaminhado para análise histopatológica. O resultado da análise confirmou a suspeita de um schwannoma maligno. Conclusão: O presente estudo serviu de alerta para a necessidade de mais estudos envolvendo esse tipo de sarcoma, avaliando incidência, novas possibilidades de tratamento e possível profilaxia.
Medical students' experience with neurosurgery curricula in three medical schools in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alkhathami Abdulmajeed , Munhish Fadi , Alsaegh Renad , Alharbi Muteb , Aljehani Roaa , Almousa Mohammed , Oberi Imtenan , Elzain Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate students' experiences with neurosurgery curricula at three medical schools in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among students from three medical schools in Saudi Arabia. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to select medical schools from different geographical regions. Data were collected through an online questionnaire consisting of three sections including general character istics, students' experience, and opinions about neurosurgery teaching and curriculum.
Results: Of 512 medical students recruited for the survey, 471 (92%) responded to the questionnaire. Of these 471 students, 192 (40.8%) were from King Saud University (KSU), 154 (32.7%) from Taif University, and 125 (26.5%) from Tabuk University. Most of the medical students (73.9%) indicated that neuroanatomy sessions were delivered by medically qualified university staff members. Taif medical students had more neurosurgery curriculum (40.5%) as compared to the students from KSU (39.2%) and Tabuk (20.3%). Blood supply topics were found to be the most common subject covered in the neurosurgery curriculum from the three medical schools. There was a statistically significant difference between Taif students (40.2%) as compared to KSU (37.9%) and Tabuk (21.9%) university students in terms of arranging additional neuroanatomy/neuroradiology sessions to increase their knowledge (p = 0.003). Moreover, about 53.4% of Taif students were involved in neurosurgery research as compared to 31.8% at KSU and 14.8% at Tabuk universities.
Conclusion: Neurosurgery is still not a part of most medical schools' curricula. Designing and developing a neurosurgery curriculum is very important and should be considered by medical schools.
Injection of Enriched Hyaluronic Acid for Vaginal Dryness in a Tamoxifen User
Authors:   Dermatologic And Vulvar Academy, Amaral Vivian De Carvalho
Published: August 2023

Studies indicate that > 90% of breast cancer survivors taking adjuvant endocrine therapy as tamoxifen experience menopausal symptoms, including vaginal dryness and dyspareunia. Unfortunately, these sexual problems are closely related to depression and early discontinuation of treatment. The injectable use of cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid (HA) gel in the vaginal walls has demonstrated encouraging results in improving the symptoms of vaginal dryness but it was associated with non-thrombotic pulmonar embolism. We report the case of a young female patient, 39 years old, using tamoxifen for 4 years for preventing breast cancer recurrence, with vaginal dryness and dyspareunia, whose injection of a liquid formulation, containing non-cross linked hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and amino acids brought significant clinical improvement of sexual concerns.
Topical Clascoterone: A Potential Treatment for a Hidradenitis Suppurativa Subgroup
Authors:   Indiana University School Of Medicine, Rosmarin David
Published: August 2023

This commentary is a follow-up to the article “Use of topical clascoterone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa [1]”. In this article, we described the successful treatment of a 23-year-old female with Hurley stage 1 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) with topical clascoterone 1% cream [1]. With a waxing and waning course, HS is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory skin disease that often requires multiple treatments [2]. Inadequately treated painful nodules and abscesses in intertriginous areas can subsequently develop into fistulae, draining sinus tracts, and scars [2,3]. Thus, while many clinical trials are focused on the population of patients with moderate to severe disease, treatment of HS early in the disease course is of paramount importance, to improve both the characteristic HS lesions and the quality of life of affected patients [2].
Microneedling for Medical and Aesthetic Purposes: Current Indications and New Advances
Authors:   Crown Laboratories, Alqam Mona L
Published: August 2023

Microneedling has become a valuable tool in dermatology, offering a non-surgical option to treat various skin conditions. The procedure creates microchannels in the skin, triggering the release of growth factors and promoting non-fibrotic skin remodeling. The current utilities for microneedling include treating wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, pigmentation disorders, warts, skin texture issues, rosacea, and hair regrowth. Multiple studies have shown its efficacy in improving these conditions, with significant improvements in patient assessments. However, further research is needed to optimize protocols and determine the ideal needle size, frequency, and interval between treatments for the best clinical outcomes for subjects. Through their novel research, clinicians have made significant advancements in microneedling, expanding its uses, and revolutionizing its application. Despite previous beliefs, microneedling can effectively treat active acne lesions without exacerbating the condition. It has also shown promise in treating facial spider veins, providing comparable efficacy to other methods with a better safety profile. Initiating microneedling treatment at an earlier stage for surgical scars improves outcomes compared to waiting for scar maturation. Microneedling combined with topical agents has shown positive results in treating gingival hyperpigmentation. Its expanding applications and recent advancements highlight the potential benefits of integrating microneedling into clinical practice.
تجزئة الالتزامات العقدية (دراسة تحليلية مقارنة)
Authors: Khorsheed Hussien Khalid
Published: August 2023

تعتبر فكرة تجزئة الالتزامات العقدية من الموضوعات المهمة في القانون المدني، لما تمتاز به من خصوصية، فهي تعد وسيلة مهمة لا يمكن الاستغناء عنها، فعلى الرغم من انه يؤدي اعماله الى عدم انتاج العقد لكل آثاره، الا انه يساهم في المحافظة على حياة العقد، وعدم التضحية بالجزء السليم نتيجة لتعيب الجزء الاخر، وباعتمادنا المنهج التحليلي المقارن، وتبين لنا بأن هذه الفكرة تطبيقاتها موجودة في نصوص متفرقة من التقنين المدني للقوانين المقارنة، ولكن لم يتم جمع تطبيقاتها تحت مسمى نظرية مكتملة الجوانب، وعليه فإننا نوصي المشرع المدني العراقي بضرورة تنظيم هذه الفكرة بقواعد واضحة وصريحة.
Accuracy of serration pattern analysis by direct immunofluorescence in subepidermal autoimmune blistering diseases
Authors: Sood Ridhi , Chatterjee Debajyoti , De Dipankar , Nahar Saikia Uma , Mahajan Rahul , Handa Sanjeev , Dass Radotra Bishan
Published: August 2023

Background

Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) is essential for the diagnosis of sub-epidermal immunobullous diseases (SIBD). Bullous pemphigoid (BP), a sub-epidermal immunobullous disease, shows linear IgG and C3 deposition along the dermo-epidermal junction by DIF. However, similar histological and DIF findings are also seen in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA). High-power examination of antibody deposition by DIF in a “u” or “n” serrated pattern can help differentiate these two entities.

Aims/Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of serration patterns in IgG-mediated sub-epidermal immunobullous disease.

Methods

All cases of IgG-mediated sub-epidermal immunobullous disease diagnosed over the past 2 years and 9 months period and confirmed serologically, were included. Examination of the serration pattern in DIF was assessed on oil emersion. Salt split skin indirect immunofluorescence (SSS IIF), BP180 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), profile ELISA and BIOCHIP mosaic were performed, wherever available.

Results

This study included 74 cases of bullous pemphigoid, eight cases of mucus membrane pemphigoid (MMP) and one case of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. The characteristic zigzag “n” pattern was visualised in 66 out of 82 cases (80.5%) of the pemphigoid group (BP + MMP); the single epidermolysis bullosa acquisita case showed the “u” serrated pattern. No statistical correlation was seen between serration pattern and BP180 positivity by ELISA (P = 0.05).

Limitations

The study is limited by the single case of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (which could be due to rarity of this disease in north Indian population due to genetic variation), lack of detailed serological investigations and immunoblot in all cases.

Conclusion

Serration pattern analysis is an easy-to-interpret and highly useful technique for characterisation of sub-epidermal immunobullous diseases.
Team game tournaments to improve the enjoyment and basic technical of handball student-athletes: A randomized-controlled trial
Authors: Usra Meirizal , Setiawan Edi , Octara Kevin , Lesmana Irfan Benizar , Ciocan Vasile Catalin
Published: August 2023

There has been an increase in the use of the TGT learning model in physical education, but the lack of TGT research which is associated with enjoyment and basic technical in handball is a gap in research. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of using TGT in improving student-athlete enjoyment and basic techniques. This study applied the true experiment method. The participants were student-athletes from junior high school 46 Palembang (n=30). Physical education classes was conducted in experimental group through TGT, while the control group received conventional PE. The results showed that there were no differences in the value of enjoyment and basic techniques in the experimental and control groups before the experiment, but there were differences after the experiment. Based on the Paired sample t-test it was proven that after teaching handball for 4 weeks through TGT, student-athlete enjoyment and basic techniques increased significantly, but the experimental group had a much larger mean value. Thus, it can be concluded that TGT was an effective method for physical education teacher to create enjoyment and improve basic techniques in handball.  Future research needs to be carried out such as testing the effects of TGT using mixed methods research.
Reactive oxygen species and chromophoric dissolved organic matter drive the aquatic photochemical pathways and photoproducts of 6PPD-Quinone under simulated high-latitude conditions
Authors: Redman Zachary , Begley Jessica , Hillestad Isabel , Tomco Patrick
Published: August 2023

The photochemical degradation pathways of 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ), a toxic transformation product of the tire antiozonant 6PPD, were determined under simulated sunlight conditions typical of high-latitude surface waters. Direct photochemical degradation resulted in 6PPDQ half-lives ranging from 17.5h at 20°C to no observable degradation over 48h at 4 °C. Sensitization of excited triplet state pathways demonstrated that 6PPDQ does not decompose significantly from a triplet state relative to a singlet state. However, assessment of processes involving reactive oxygen species (ROS) quenchers and sensitizers indicated that singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radical do significantly contribute to the degradation of 6PPDQ. Investigation of these processes in natural lake waters indicated no difference in attenuation rates for direct photochemical processes. This suggests that the predominant photochemical pathway is through ROS reactivity, which itself is mediated by chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM), and this pathway is strongly affected by environmental factors such as light screening and temperature. Transformation products were identified via UHPLC-Orbitrap mass spectrometry, revealing four major processes: 1) oxidation and cleavage of the quinone ring in the presence of ROS, 2) dealkylation, 3) rearrangement, and 4) deamination. These data indicate that 6-PPDQ can photodegrade in cool, sunlit waters under the appropriate conditions.
Tailored design of a water-based nanoreactor technology for producing processable sub-40 nm 3D COF nanoparticles at atmospheric conditions
Authors: Veciana Andrea , Llauradó-Capdevila Gemma , Mayoral Alvaro , Pons Ramon , Rodríguez-San-Miguel David , Hertle Lukas , Ye Hao , Mao Minmin , Sevim Semih , Sorrenti Alessandro , Jang Bumjin , Wang Zuobin , Chen Xiang-Zhong , J. Nelson Bradley , Matheu Roc , Franco Carlos , Pané Salvador , Puigmartí-Luis Josep
Published: August 2023

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline materials with intrinsic porosity that offer a wide range of potential applications spanning diverse fields. Yet, the main goal in the COF research area is to achieve the most stable thermodynamic product while simultaneously targeting the desired size and structure crucial for enabling specific functions. While significant progress has been made in the synthesis and processing of 2D COFs, the development of processable 3D COF nanocrystals remains challenging. Here, we present a water-based nanoreactor technology for producing processable sub-40 nm 3D COF nanoparticles at ambient conditions. Significantly, this technology not only improves the processability of the synthesized 3D COF, but also unveils exciting possibilities for their utilization in previously unexplored domains, such as nano/microrobotics and biomedicine, which were limited by larger crystallites.
Electrocatalytic enhancement of CO methanation at the metal-electrolyte interface studied by in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Authors: Thurner Christoph Walter , Haug Leander , Winkler Daniel , Griesser Christoph , Mathias Leitner , Moser Toni , Werner Daniel , Thaler Marco , Scheibel Lucas Andreas , Götsch Thomas , Carbonio Emilia , Kunze-Liebhäuser Julia , Portenkirchner Engelbert , Penner Simon , Klötzer Bernhard
Published: August 2023

For the direct reduction of CO2 and H2O in solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) with cermet electrodes toward methane, a fundamental understanding of the role of elemental carbon as a key intermediate within the reaction pathway is of eminent interest. The present synchrotron-based in situ near-ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (NAP-XPS) study shows that alloying of Ni/yttria-stabilized-zirconia (YSZ) cermet electrodes with Cu can be used to control the electrochemical accumulation of interfacial carbon, and to optimize its reactivity toward CO2. In the presence of syngas, sufficiently high cathodic potentials induce excess methane on the studied Ni/yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ)-, NiCu/YSZ- and Pt/gadolinium doped ceria (GDC) cermet systems. The hydrogenation of carbon resulting from CO activation at the triple-phase boundary of Pt/GDC is most efficient.
Rare histological subtypes of bladder cancer in clinical practice: a case series
Authors: Paychadze Anna A. , Golubeva Sofia A. , Камалова Milyausha A.
Published: August 2023

Non-urothelial tumors account for less than 5% of all bladder malignant neoplasms. The most common non-urothelial tumor is squamous cell carcinoma, often found in the Middle East (about 30% of all cases of bladder cancer BC) due to the spread of schistosomiasis. The glandular type is the second most common non-urothelial morphological variant; it includes 5 tumor subtypes (intestinal, mucinous, signet ring cell, mixed, and adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified). The neuroendocrine variant is divided into 4 subgroups (small cell, large cell, highly differentiated, and paragangliomas), of which small cell is the most common, though still rare, and accounts for only about 1% of all BCs. The article presents the clinical cases of three rare BC subtypes: squamous cell, glandular, and neuroendocrine. In the first clinical case, a radical cure of a patient with signet ring cell BC was described: at the first stage, the bladder, prostate, and vesicles were removed with a cystoplasty using a small intestine segment according to the Bricker technique with an extended pelvic lymph node dissection; the second stage included 8 courses of adjuvant drug treatment according to the XELOX regimen. In the second clinical case, the treatment of the metastatic neuroendocrine BC was described using the following regimens: EP (etoposide + cisplatin), carboplatin + irinotecan, GemOx (gemcitabine + oxaliplatin). The third clinical case described a patient with bladder squamous cell carcinoma. The stage I treatment was based on the GC regimen; at stage II, the bladder, prostate, and vesicles were removed with intestinal orthotopic cystoplasty and extended lymph node dissection; due to progression revealed during the follow-up examination, the patient received another GC course. Although non-urothelial BCs are very rare, studies are currently being conducted on the effectiveness of immunotherapy and targeted therapy in treating this cohort of patients.
Difficulties in differential diagnosis of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in patients with coronavirus infection in real clinical practice. Case report
Authors: Markova Tatyana N. , Stas Mukhamed S. , Chibisova Valentina V. , Anchutina Anastasia A.
Published: August 2023

The problem of the impact of coronavirus infection on carbohydrate metabolism remains open. In the course of the disease, various disorders of carbohydrate metabolism are detected, including newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus and transient hyperglycemia. This article presents two clinical cases with different course and duration of transient stress hyperglycemia against the background of coronavirus infection.
Methods for determining iodine in urine
Authors: Nikankina Larisa V. , Zuraeva Zamira T. , Troshina Ekaterina A.
Published: August 2023

Iodine deficiency remains a serious threat to public health worldwide, especially in children and pregnant women. Despite the apparent ease of iodine deficiency elimination with the help of a simple and highly effective strategy of compulsory salt iodization, the problem of iodine deficiency and iodine deficiency disorders remains urgent for public health in the Russian Federation. The most effective and informative way to study iodine status at population level is determination of iodine concentration in urine in epidemiological studies. This article presents a review of urinary iodine determination methods, as well as methodological recommendations for iodine determination, developed and adopted in National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology.
Highly selective sodium glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitor empagliflozin neuroprotective potential in chronic brain dyscirculation
Authors: Fuks Оksana S. , Simanenkova Anna V. , Timkina Natalya V. , Tikhomirova Polina A. , Gagiev Aleksandr Z. , Karonova Tatiana L.
Published: August 2023

Background. Chronic brain dyscirculation occurs in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) with a high frequency and leads to patients disability. The early diagnosis of this disorder is difficult. Sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors are among the priority antidiabetic drugs due to their pronounced cardioprotective effect, but their effect on the central nervous system has not been studied enough.
Aim. To study empagliflozin effect on clinical and laboratory parameters of brain damage in patients with DM2.
Materials and methods. The study included patients with DM2 on metformin therapy (n=52). Patients with target glycated hemoglobin level formed the MET group (n=18), in those with non-target glycated hemoglobin level empagliflozin was added for 6 months (group MET+EMPA; n=19). A healthy control group was also created (n=15). The cognitive status and concentration of neurofilament light chains were studied.
Results. In patients of the MET group, despite the target level of glycated hemoglobin, there was a cognitive deficit, according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment: 25.0 (21.0; 27.0) points with a norm of 26 points or more. Therapy with empagliflozin led to the normalization of cognitive status after 6 months: 26.5 (24.0; 27.0) points. Initially, all patients had an increased neurofilament light chains level: 4.50 (3.31; 5.56) ng/ml in the MET group, 5.25 (3.75; 6.25) ng/ml in the MET+EMPA comparing with 3.50 (2.25; 3.50) ng/ml in the Control group. Empagliflozin therapy led to a decrease in this parameter after 3 months: 3.80 (3.25; 3.87) ng/ml and maintenance of this level after 6 months.
Conclusion. DM2 is accompanied by pathological changes in the central nervous system even under satisfactory glycemic control. Empagliflozin therapy causes an improvement in cognitive status and a decrease in the level of neurofilament light chains.
MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION AROUND CORAL REEFS DIVING SPOT IN TIDUNG ISLAND, KEPULAUAN SERIBU, JAKARTA
Authors:   Graduate Student at Marine Science Study Program, Graduate School, IPB University, Jl. Raya Dramaga Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor 16680, Indonesia,   Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, Jl. Flora, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 555281, Indonesia, ZAMANI Neviaty Putri ,   Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Jl. Raya Dramaga Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor 16680 West Java, Indonesia,   Center for Transdisciplinary and Sustainability Science. IPB University. Kampus IPB Baranang Siang, Bogor 16144. Indonesia, BENGEN Dietriech Geoffrey ,   Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Jl. Raya Dramaga Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor 16680 West Java, Indonesia,, CORDOVA Muhammad Reza ,   Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Republic of Indonesia, BRIN Kawasan Jakarta Ancol, Jalan Pasir Putih I, Ancol Timur, Jakarta 14430, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Research on microplastic in coral ecosystems in Indonesia is infrequent. This research will observe Microplastic on the coral reef dive tourism in Tidung Island, Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta Bay. The number of microplastics varied between 60 to 340 particles/kg dry weight. Fiber was the most microplastic type found in all stations; it ranged from 67% to 100%. Size of microplastic found in this study ranged <100 to >1100 𝞵𝞵m. We found four types of polymers (polybutylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester) with the highest percentage of polyethylene at 61.76%. We assume that microplastics observed in coral reef sediment on Tidung island originated mainly from anthropogenic sources. Waste management must be tightened and enhanced in the Kepulauan Seribu and neighboring areas, such as the western area of Java Island and its adjacent areas.
ASSESSMENT OF GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND USE IN PERUNDURAI TALUK, ERODE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Authors:   Civil Engineering, KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu-637215, India, G.N. Gobinath , S Ramesh ,   Civil Engineering, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu-637215, India
Published: August 2023

In Perundurai Taluk, which is part of Tamil Nadu's Erode District, the adequacy of underground water for agricultural use was evaluated. Numerous tanneries, chemical plants, textile factories, and dyeing facilities are located close to Perundurai. These industries directly discharge their effluents into the groundwater, which then becomes contaminated. To determine the suitability of subsurface water for agricultural use, groundwater samples from 15 villages were analyzed over the course of two seasons. The appropriateness of the groundwater's chemical type was determined by interpreting Piper trilinear diagrams. It demonstrates that underground water is more alkaline. Most groundwater samples fall into class 4 and Seenpuram falls into class 2, as shown by the USSL Staff diagram. The test results indicate that contamination in the Seenapuram is more due to SIPCOT which poses a potential risk to both agricultural soils and the local population in that area.
Parenchymal border macrophages regulate tau pathology and tau-mediated neurodegeneration
Authors: Drieu Antoine , Du Siling , Kipnis Michal , Bosch Megan E , Herz Jasmin , Lee Choonghee , Jiang Hong , Manis Melissa , Ulrich Jason D , Kipnis Jonathan , Holtzman David M , Gratuze Maud
Published: August 2023

Parenchymal border macrophages (PBMs) reside close to the central nervous system parenchyma and regulate CSF flow dynamics. We recently demonstrated that PBMs provide a clearance pathway for amyloid-β peptide, which accumulates in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Given the emerging role for PBMs in AD, we explored how tau pathology affects the CSF flow and the PBM populations in the PS19 mouse model of tau pathology. We demonstrated a reduction of CSF flow, and an increase in an MHCII+PBM subpopulation in PS19 mice compared with WT littermates. Consequently, we asked whether PBM dysfunction could exacerbate tau pathology and tau-mediated neurodegeneration. Pharmacological depletion of PBMs in PS19 mice led to an increase in tau pathology and tau-dependent neurodegeneration, which was independent of gliosis or aquaporin-4 depolarization, essential for the CSF-ISF exchange. Together, our results identify PBMs as novel cellular regulators of tau pathology and tau-mediated neurodegeneration.
The Impact of Knowledge Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Moroccan Employees: Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment
Authors: Mahboub Abderrazzaq , Charghaoui Safia , Ngandu Jean , Belkadi Lamiaa , Touiri Hibat Allah Firdaouss , Mabrouki Elmostafa , Khatori Youssef , Achour Fatima Zahra
Published: August 2023

Purpose:  The study aims to investigate how knowledge management (KM) practices impact JS among Moroccan employees, while also exploring the mediating role of organizational commitment (OC) in this relationship.
 
Theoretical framework: The study draws upon established theories in KM, job satisfaction (JS), and OC. It suggests that effective KM practices can enhance JS and that OC acts as a mediator in this relationship.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employs a deductive approach and quantitative research design to explore the relationship between KM practices and JS in Moroccan SMEs. Data from 175 respondents were analyzed using linear regression with the assistance of the SPSS statistical software.
 
Findings:  Effective KM practices positively impact job satisfaction (JS) in Moroccan SMEs. Additionally, organizational commitment (OC) acts as a mediator between KM practices and JS. Implementing successful KM strategies and fostering employee commitment can enhance JS in Moroccan SMEs.
 
Research, practical & social implications:  The study's implications highlight that implementing effective KM practices in Moroccan SMEs can have far-reaching benefits, including increased JS, enhanced productivity, improved talent attraction, and positive contributions to socio-economic development, emphasizing the significance of KM for organizational success and broader societal advancement.
 
Originality/Value:  The originality of this study lie in its examination of KM practices specifically within Moroccan SMEs. By focusing on this context, the study provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these organizations, offering practical implications and recommendations that can contribute to the development of tailored KM strategies for similar SMEs in Morocco and beyond.
Artificial intelligence: ChatGPT and human gullibility
Authors: Dodgson Neil
Published: August 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced rapidly in the past decade. The arrival of ChatGPT last year has pushed the debate about AI into the public sphere. ChatGPT, and similar tools, do things we once thought were outside the ability of computers. This raises questions for how we educate people about the capability and the limitations of such tools. This article provides an overview of artificial intelligence and explores what ChatGPT is capable of doing. It also raises questions about morality, responsibility, sentience, intelligence, and how humans’ propensity to anthropomorphise makes us gullible and thus ready to believe that this technology is delivering something that it cannot.
Re-connecting Mātauranga:
Encouraging a Resilient Community through Cross-Cultural Frameworks
Authors:   , Brown Kauri
Published: August 2023

Aotearoa’s streams are found to be the most degraded in major urban areas, where 51% of the population compared to 16.3% live in rural areas in 2018. Because of rapid urban development, there is an increase of pressure on the environment to provide freshwater and resources for New Zealanders. Western world views have driven the development of all urban landscapes of Aotearoa.

Currently, a significant percentage of impervious surfaces cover urban landscapes such as Auckland and Wellington(10 kha), combined with the current land use increases the number of pollutants in the waterways. Because of the pollution, the number of waterways that are clean enough to swim, fish and drink from are decreasing and impacts the connection Māori and Tauiwi have to their environment.

The relationship of land cover and natural stream’s health has exposed the fundamental notion of a healthy urban landscape affecting the health of a city and its people. Integrating Māori methods back to the natural environment is one opportunity to enhance urban streams and re-connect Māori to their landscape.

Through the lens of Te Ao Māori, a stronger relationship can be formed where the local government will benefit from prioritizing Māori engagement and leadership. An important aspect of Te Ao Māori is the holistic framework that aligns with leading Māori values.
ALİ TƏDRİS MÜƏSİSSƏLƏRİNDƏ BƏDƏN TƏRBİYƏSİ DƏRSLƏRİNDƏ FİTNES - BOKSUN ROLU
Authors: A.N. Askarov  , E.N. Aliyev  , G.Sh. Abiyev
Published: August 2023

Boks bu gün döyüş sənətinin ən populyar növüdür. Boks dərsləri musiqi müşayiətinin istifadəsi ilə sağlamlaşdırıcı aerobikanın quruluşu prinsipi əsasında qurulur. Fitnes boksunda istifadə edilən yumruq zərbələri, müdafiə hərəkətləri, fitnes məşqləri dəyişdirilmiş formada istifadə olunur və sürətli tempdə, fasiləsiz və cüt-cüt işləmədən bir-birini əvəz edir. Belə məşğələlərin müddəti 30 dəqiqəyə qədərdir və həftədə ən azı 3 dəfə olmaqla, aralarında bir gün istirahət olmaqla keçirilir. Bildiyiniz kimi, fitnes məşqləri sağlamlaşdırıcı bədən tərbiyəsi ilə eynidir və eyni zamanda insan orqanizminə güclü təsir göstərir. Yuxarıda göstərilən bütün məlumatlar sağlamlaşdırıcı bədən tərbiyəsi, fitnes və xüsusən də sağlamlaşdırıcı aerobika və fitnes məşqlərinin cəlb olunanların orqanizminə sağlamlaşdırıcı təsirinin danılmaz faktını təsdiqləyir.
Segregação Racial na Metrópole:
Authors: José de Oliveira Reginaldo , Marques de Souza Oliveira Regina
Published: August 2023

Abordamos no presente texto, a segregação racial na metrópole de São Paulo, tendo como centralidade o racismo. Interpretamos que a segregação de base racial não é algo recente na história das cidades brasileiras, ela sempre existiu, mas em razão do mito da democracia racial e
do racismo estrutural, as ciências que observam a cidade e o urbano voltaram-se, exclusivamente, para o contexto das desigualdades de classe social. Adotamos como procedimento teórico metodológico, a leitura e a interpretação de dados socioeconômicos do IBGE de 2010 e a literatura espaço urbano e relações étnico-raciais. “O direito à cidade” na realidade nacional, além das lutas em torno das desigualdades de classe social, implica a problematização e a interseccionalidade do gênero, relações étnico-raciais e o território.
ISSUES OF GUARANTEES OF THE PRINCIPLE OF PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE IN RUSSIAN LAW
Authors: Skivterist Andrey
Published: August 2023

It should be noted that the principle under consideration is of an intersectoral nature, which implies its effect in those branches of law in which the process of establishing the guilt of a person who has committed a crime or offense is carried out.

The author notes that the universality of the principle of presumption of innocence suggests that today it is no longer possible to imagine a full-fledged criminal justice system without the presence and guaranteed operation of the principle in question. The presumption of innocence is a social and legal value, in this regard, the provision of this principle is guaranteed by the norms of various branches of law, and, if necessary, is also provided by measures of legal responsibility.
THE SPECIFICS OF THE FUNCTIONING OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
Authors: Abryandina Viktoriya
Published: August 2023

The article considers the essence and basic principles of the organization of organic agriculture. The issue of organizational and legal regulation of this field of activity is highlighted and the regulatory regulation of organic production is highlighted. The analysis of organic production on a global scale and the scale of the Russian Federation is presented. The algorithm of the life cycle of production and certification of organic products is analyzed.
Certain aspects of the Management of State agricultural Land resources under the jurisdiction of institutions of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation
Authors: Sedyh Vladimir
Published: August 2023

Annotation. the article presents the results of a study of the issues of management of state agricultural land resources under the jurisdiction of institutions of the penal system of the Russian Federation. The practice of decommissioning agricultural lands and the consequences of their subsequent degradation is analyzed.
ethodological and regulatory framework for the implementation of projects for the interaction of subjects of the production sector of the penitentiary system with representatives of the business community
Authors: Malukhov Beslan
Published: August 2023

The article presents the results of a study of the methodological and regulatory framework for the implementation of projects for the interaction of subjects of the production sector of the penitentiary system with representatives of the business community. It is proved that the problem of the development of integration relations in the penitentiary system remains insufficiently studied both in terms of economic theory and from the point of view of economics and management. The above research results allow us to conclude that in today's conditions, the approach to building relationships between participants in integration processes is relevant, primarily as partnerships in the form of certain projects involving representatives of the business community, which are based on the fundamental common interests of the participants.
Problems of balance and sustainable development of the Republic of Tatarstan
Authors: Gayfullin Ayrat
Published: August 2023

Sustainable development and its balance are paradigms that determine the efficiency of the functioning of the economy of the country and regions and its component – the socio-demographic situation. Healthcare is one of the sectors included in the socio-demographic sphere at the macro and meso levels of the Russian economy. The criteria for sustainable development and balance are not defined, they are in conflict with other parts of sustainable development. Despite some commercialization, its development is supported from the outside, despite the well-being of the Tatar Republic. This brings its own results. The social component in the republic is developed on a par with the economy as a whole.
Analysis of Behavioural of the 5M Messages (Using Masks, Keeping Distance, Washing Hands, Avoiding Crowds and Limiting Mobility) during Covid 19: A Study of the Perspective of Hermeunetics Theory
Authors: Ali Muhammad , Mursalin M , Putri Rahma Atiya
Published: August 2023

This study was motivated by problems and unrest against the number of cases of victims exposed to COVID-19 increased during the Covid-19 Pandemic period. In this study, the authors analyzed five banner texts that focused on the appeal on how to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to determine messages related to how to overcome the application of the application of 5 M application found in banners, benner, and community service advertisements. As well as the meaning contained in the text of the 5 M application message about Covid-19. Data collection techniques with library research or library research with a hermeneutics approach. This thesis uses hermeneutics theory Hans-Georg Gadamer. With this hermenetuika theory, a message of 5 m is found through historical, dialectics and application. The results of this study indicate that in the text found a message related to the application of 5 m, namely the distribution of messages invites the public to comply with the things that have been determined by the government about the dangers of Covid-19, containing relevant sentences that cause close relationships and relationships related to the problem being faced in the middle public. In receiving a message it needs to be considered related to the truth of the message itself. Given that a message that is not clear truth can lead to chaos and the increasing number of Covid-19 cases among the people. Thus, researchers also suggest that people always do a message of application of 5 M that has been implemented by the government.
Spatial and temporal evaluation of water availability in vegetation in the Terra Nova-PE basin, using ADIVA
Authors: Galvíncio Josiclêda Domiciano , Souza Weronica Meira
Published: August 2023

The water availability in the vegetation is an important parameter to evaluate the water conditions of the place and the environment. Vegetation responds quickly to water availability. Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the water availability of vegetation in irrigated areas, riparian forest, and natural vegetation of the caatinga, during the period of 2021 and 2022 in the Terra Nova-PE basin using drone images. Twenty drone flights were carried out in different areas of the basin and the application ADIVA - Analysis of the Vegetation and Water Index. Water availability changes the environmental conditions of the place. The riparian forest responds very quickly to water availability. The caatinga biome is of great importance for retaining water during the rainy season and ensuring that the region continues to have healthier environmental water conditions throughout the year. This shows the great importance of the natural caatinga vegetation for water availability in the hydrographic basin, as well as for the efficiency of the environmental service provided by the hydrographic basin.
A high yielding Finger millet variety CO(Ra) 14
Authors:   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, A JOHN JOEL , N KUMARAVADIVEL ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, A NIRMALAKUMARI ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, N SENTHIL ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, K MOHANASUNDARAM ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, T.S RAVEENDRAN ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003, V MALLIKAVANGAMUDI ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genectics,Tamil Nadu Agrl,University Coimbatore 641003
Published: August 2023

The Finger millet culture TNAU 946 is a cross derivative between Malawi 1305 x CO 13. This is a medium duration culture falling into the maturity group of 105-110 days. This has recorded an overall increase of 9.0 per cent in grain yield (2774 kg/ha) over the check CO 13 (2546 kg/ha) in a total number of 134 trials for the past five years which is 13.3 per cent increase over GPU 28 (2448Kg/ha) and 26.5 per cent increase over the national check HR 374 (2192 kg/ha). The culture TNAU 946 has 8-9 top curved fingers per panicle and 5-9 productive tillers. It endowes with the special attributes of easy threshability, synchronised maturity and non-lodging growth habit. It is rich in seed protein (12.93%), fat (3.5%), crude fibre (3.1%) and calcium (0.66%) with the high flouring capacity (93.0%) and low residual weight (7.0%). Based on colour, appearance, flavour, texture and taste TNAU 946 displayed favourable overall acceptability. This culture is moderately resistance to the major diseases of neck and finger blast with 8.6% and 10.3% damage when compared to national check with 10% and 12.5% of damage respectively. TNAU 946 finger millet culture has been released as a new variety CO(Ra) 14 during 2004 for cultivation during kharif as rainfed and Rabi/ summer as irrigated crop in Tamil Nadu.
Effect of Irrigation Regimes, mid season drainage and time of Application of Nitrogen on Hybrid Rice
Authors:   Dept of Agronomy,Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai 625 104 Tamil Nadu, M JAYAKUMAR , S KRISHNASAMY ,   Dept of Agronomy,Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai 625 104 Tamil Nadu
Published: August 2023

Field experiments were conducted during kharif seasons of 1999-2000 and 20002001 to study the effect of irrigation, drainage and nitrogen management on CoRH 2 Hybrid rice at Agricultural college and Research Institute, Madurai. The results revealed that irrigation to 5cm depth one day after disappearance of ponded water with mid season drainage and application of N in four splits viz., 16.7% at 10 DAT, 33.3% at AT, 33.3% at PI and 16.7% at Heading registered the higher growth attributes, yield attributes, grain yields, WUE and economics. The above treatment combinations registered the maximum grain yield of 7533 and 8078 kg ha -1 during 1999-2000 and 20002001 respectively.