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Editorial
Authors: Buendia Giribaldi Atilio Rodolfo
Published: June 2023

La Revista Científica y Tecnológica FITOVIDA es una revista multidisciplinaria de la Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo (UNID), cuyo objetivo principal es divulgar resultados de investigaciones científicas realizadas por la comunidad académica en los diversos campos de la ciencia. La Revista Científica y Tecnológica FITOVIDA promueve y fortalece la investigación exponencial y prospectiva en un contexto de sociedad del conocimiento; por ello, es de acceso abierto (oa.works), sus contenidos están a libre disposición del público e instituciones que requieran de la información, sin ninguna barrera financiera, técnica o de cualquier tipo; la única condición sobre la distribución y reproducción es respetar la propiedad intelectual escrita, citando adecuadamente al autor de la investigación.

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Neocaridina davidi garnélák (Bouvier, 1904) Scutariella férgességének magyarországi előfordulása
Authors: Hoitsy Márton , Maciaszek Rafał , Gál János , Ziszisz Árisz
Published: June 2023

A kedvtelésből tartott garnélák betegségeire egyre nagyobb figyelmet fordított a tudományos világ az utóbbi években. A szerzők fogságban tartott Neocaridina davidi állományok Scutariella japonica (Matjašič, 1990) fertőzöttségét állapították meg morfológiai módszerekkel. Bár már korábban is sejthető volt, hogy az említett laposféregfajt behurcolták hazánkba, ez az első alkalom, hogy az élőlényeket ténylegesen azonosították Magyarországon. A S. japonica egyedek az állatok kültakaróján és kopoltyúüregében élnek. Habár a jelenlegi szakirodalom megosztott abban, hogy epibionta vagy parazita élőlényekről van-e szó, nagy számban való előfordulásuk a garnélákon vedlési zavarokat és akár az állatok pusztulását is okozhatja.
A szarvasmarhák vízigényének értékelése : Irodalmi összefoglaló
Authors: Tőzsér János , Kosztolányiné Szentléleki Andrea , Vertséné Zándoki Rita , Mezőszentgyörgyi Dávid
Published: June 2023

A szarvasmarhák vízigényével foglalkozó szakirodalmak áttekintése mindenképp aktuális napjainkban, mert a klímaváltozás kétségtelenül létezik. A társadalmat egyre jobban foglalkoztatja a termékek „vízlábnyomának” kérdése. Tanulmányukban a szerzők röviden taglalják a víz mint táplálóanyag szerepét. Számos tanulmány alapján bemutatják a szarvasmarhák vízigényét befolyásoló tényezőket, különös tekintettel a környezeti hőmérsékletre és az ivóvíz hőmérsékletére. Részletesen elemezik a vízminőség kérdésének szakmai álláspontjait, kiemelve a vízminőségindex számítását, valamint a vízfogyasztás becslését és műszeres mérését is. Végezetül a víztisztítás lehetőségeit is értékelik.
Diseño inteligente y catástrofe global
Authors: Biaggi Margarita , Gibson L. James , Nalin Ronny , Rasi Humberto
Published: June 2023

Diseño inteligente; catástrofe global. Dos términos simples, pero muy fuertes. Cuando los reunimos, brindan una explicación conceptual de profunda riqueza para lo que vemos a nuestro alrededor en el mundo natural.En este libro singular, 51 científicos profesionales, hombres y mujeres de fe de una variedad de disciplinas, proveen cortos ensayos en sus respectivas áreas de especialización que demuestran algún aspecto del paradigma diseño inteligente: catástrofe global. Aunque escritos por expertos, los ensayos son fácilmente accesibles para los no especializados, lo cual hace que este libro sea extremadamente provechoso en las aulas de colegios y seminarios, como también para aquellos que disfrutan del aprendizaje durante toda la vida.Diseño inteligente y catástrofe global no intenta proveer la veracidad del relato bíblico de los orígenes y de un diluvio tal como lo registra el libro de Génesis. Más bien, en estos 51 ensayos, ofrece con gran riqueza muestras de la evidencia abrumadora de diseño inteligente y una catástrofe global en el mundo que nos rodea. Al hacerlo, nos invita a buscar en las Escrituras una explicación que provea significado y propósito para nuestras vidas y lo que descubramos en la naturaleza.Estos ensayos sobre las ciencias de la vida y la tierra, la física, la matemática y la astronomía ilustran hábilmente que las Escrituras proveen una plataforma sólida desde la cual explorar el mundo natural a través de la investigación científica. Este encantador y convincente libro revela la real verdad científica sobre el diseño inteligente y el catastrofismo global para la gloria del Diseñador supremo y para Aquel que se sentó como Rey sobre el mobbul, el diluvio global del Génesis (Sal 29,10).
Listening at the Threshold
Authors: Maier Carla J.
Published: June 2023

What is real and what is imagined? In her text inspired by a Laurie Anderson lecture, our writer thinks of listening as a possibility to become a stranger to oneself.
Sustaining Taxation in Rentier Economies: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Chenge Andrew Aondohemba , Oigbochie Abel Ehizojie
Published: June 2023

The rentier state thesis was proposed to explain the unique political and economic nature of governance in resource-rich countries starting in the 1970s. The wealth in a rentier state is usually accrued through extraction and selling of valuable natural resources under the full control of the government which is mainly directed by a ruling elite group. Nigeria is described as a ‘rentier state’ as a result of its mono-economy in which oil rents play a dominant part. The paper examines the rentier state syndrome in Nigeria and how it affects tax revenues, which are largely based on non-oil sector development. The Rentier State Theory was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. A documentary research design was used for the study. Data collection was done using secondary sources while data analysis involved the use of descriptive statistics and content analysis. Findings of the study revealed that oil revenue has over the years surpassed tax revenue and remains the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. It also showed that the imbalance between tax revenues and resource rents in Nigeria is due to quick profits from oil; opportunistic rent seeking and rent grabbing; weak private sector; and the desire by political elites to undermine transparency and accountability that comes with a functional tax system. The study recommends economic diversification, deregulation, digitalization and tax transparency as mechanisms for sustaining tax revenues in Nigeria’s rentier economy.
What is regenerative agriculture?
Authors: Cusworth George , Garnett Tara
Published: June 2023

What is regenerative agriculture? Although this concept is frequently used in discussions about food systems transformation, and is starting to attract the attention of corporates and the mainstream, it lacks a formal definition, and what counts as "regenerative" can vary based on the individual asked, or the context. In this explainer, we explore ways of thinking about regenerative agriculture in relation to its various definitions, the stakeholders using the term, its knowledge practices and knowledge base, and how it fits in with wider goals for food system change.
Guest Decision To Book A Hotel Room Through Social Media : The Mediation Effect Of Behavioural Intention
Authors: Muhammad Alfarisyi  , Feri Ferdian
Published: June 2023

The influence of social media on guest decision behavior in booking hotel rooms is increasingly relevant in today's digital era. Social media provides a broad platform for guests to seek information, interact, and make decisions regarding hotel room bookings. Perceived ease of use is an important factor influencing guests' decisions, where an intuitive interface, simple navigation, and a smooth booking process will influence their conclusion to make a booking through social media. In addition, perceived helpfulness is also a key consideration, where relevant information, reviews from previous guests, and useful recommendations on social media can shape positive perceptions and encourage guests to take the next step. Booking intention, as a result of perceived ease of use and usefulness, is also an important variable that influences guest behavior. This research aims to study and identify guests' decisions in booking hotel rooms through social media. One of them is to find out whether social media as a channel for booking hotel rooms is useful, easy to use, and easily accessible to the wider community. the type of research used is a quantitative approach with an explanation (explanatory research). The variables in this study are perceived easy use, perceived usefull, booking intention, and decision to book a hotel room. the population used in this study were UNP Hotel & Convention Center guests. The number of samples used was 111 respondents with purposive sampling technique and describe data from respondents' answers to questionnaires along with inferential statistical analysis techniques using the SEM (structural equilibrium modeling) data analysis method with the PLS (partial least square) approach. SmartPLS 3.intention order application. Booking intention significantly mediates between perceived ease of use and the decision to book a hotel room on social media. Social media. This is because the coefficients from X to M and M to Y are significant in both.
Transações Autenticadas para Aplicativos Não Confiáveis em Blockchains Permissionadas
Authors: Defrémont André , Sousa Jeffson Celeiro , Pinheiro Billy Anderson , Araújo Roberto Samarone , Abelém Antônio Jorge G.
Published: June 2023

A utilização de aplicativos externos as organizações, ou seja, não confiáveis, tornou-se uma prática comum com o avanço da internet. No entanto, permitir o registro de dados através de terceiros não confiáveis e garantir o não repúdio, pode ser uma tarefa difícil. Para superar esses desafios, propomos uma solução por meio do desenvolvimento de uma arquitetura que garante a autenticação e o não repúdio dos registros em blockchain, mesmo quando inseridos por outras identidades. A arquitetura é composta por um serviço responsável pela comunicação entre terceiros e a blockchain (Auth Service), métodos para geração de tokens únicos de transações e protocolos para autenticação em contrato inteligente. A arquitetura proposta fornece um processo seguro e eficiente para o envio de transações por meio de aplicativos não confiáveis, reduzindo a dependência da Autoridade Certificadora (CA) da rede e garantindo o não repúdio dos dados. Com a nossa solução, os usuários podem acessar diversos serviços da rede com confiança.
Utilizando o vCube para Detecção de Falhas em Sistemas Assíncronos
Authors: Stein Gabriela , Rodrigues Luiz Antonio , Duarte Jr. Elias Procópio
Published: June 2023

Este trabalho apresenta uma solução para a detecção de falhas em sistemas distribuídos assíncronos. Qualquer par de processos do sistema pode executar testes mutuamente entre si, mas o grafo de testes é mantido com base na topologia virtual vCube. Dada a propriedade de não haver limites para o tempo de execução dos processos e do atraso de comunicação, falsas suspeitas podem ser sinalizadas. Para melhorar a acurácia do detector, quando um processo identifica que foi suspeito por outro, ele deixa o sistema. O algoritmo proposto foi comparado com uma solução típica todos-para-todos. Os resultados mostram que, embora a latência de diagnóstico de falhas/falsas suspeitas seja maior, o número de mensagens e o tempo de execução reduzem (comparativamente) na medida que o número de processos aumenta.
vCube-CD: Armazenamento Distribuído e Elástico de Dados no vCube com Ajuste Autonômico de Dimensões
Authors: Borges Jheferson Renan , Duarte Jr. Elias P.
Published: June 2023

O vCube é uma topologia virtual que se constitui a partir de um conjunto de n processos, que formam um hipercubo quando n é uma potência de 2 e todos os processos são corretos. Na medida em que processos falham e se recuperam, o vCube se reorganiza mantendo diversas propriedades logarítmicas. Este trabalho apresenta nossos esforços para definir um vCube capaz de ajustar dinâmica e autonomicamente suas dimensões. A ideia é que os processos mantêm individualmente um repositório de dados, mas com limite de capacidade pré-definido. Os dados são registros (chave,valor) mapeados para um processo existente do vCube. Quando a quantidade de dados armazenados em um processo chega ao limite (ou próximo ao limite), o vCube proposto expande, criando processos e possivelmente aumentando seu número de dimensões. Chamamos a versão de vCube-CD, de Carga Dinâmica. No trabalho, o algoritmo de expansão do vCube-CD é descrito, bem uma implementação através de simulação no PeerSim.
The Systems Approach in Soil Science and Landscape Science
Authors: Nikiforova Aleksandra A , Fleis Maria E. , Belyonova Nina K.
Published: June 2023

The article describes the current state of the systems approach in two closely related scientific disciplines - soil science and landscape science. It is shown that, despite the widespread recognition of the need to apply the systems approach to solving topical theoretical and practical problems in these disciplines, it remains unrealized. This is manifested in the prevailing view of soils as systems rather than as elements of higher-order systems, the mixing of the basic landscape elements with their properties, the recognition of landscape systems and elements as spatially heterogeneous formations, the different understanding of emergent properties, structure, hierarchy of soil and landscape systems, and, as a result, in the absence of their unified system definitions, basic classification systems, consistent multiscale global maps, and, finally, a hierarchical decision-making system for sustainable management, protection and assessment of soils and landscapes. It is shown that such a situation is largely due to the conceptual-terminological confusion around the systems approach in philosophy. At the end of the article, the authors share their own experience in applying the systems approach in soil science and landscape science.
Ethnic Self-Categorization of the Russian-Speaking Population in Latvia
Authors: Volkov Vladislav
Published: June 2023

The paper discusses the peculiarities of self-categorisation of Russian-speaking population as an ethnic minority in Latvia. The author considers categorisation as a cognitive process for classification of objects and phenomena into separate groups (categories). The article shows the institutional factors of reproduction of categorization and self-categorization of the Russian population of Latvia as a subordinate ethnic minority. At the same time, the issue of Russians as one indigenous people of Latvia is being discussed. The article examines the question of the extent to which the self-categorisation of Russians as an ethnic minority is reproduced in the younger generation of this ethnic group. In 2000 and in 2019, the author of the article conducted a survey of students studying in Russian in three private universities in Riga, to find out the evolution of this self-categorisation. The data of the study show that in the perception of young Russian respondents, Latvian society is stratified into Latvians and ethnic minorities, whose identities have different social weight in the country. The data of the study show that the narrative form of respondents is most often associated with identification with these groups, but not with Latvian citizens or residents.
Numerical Simulation of Land and Sea Breeze (LSB) Circulation along the Guinean Coast of West Africa
Authors: Coulibaly Amadou , J. Omotosho Bayo , B. Sylla Mouhamadou , Coulibaly Amoro , Ballo Abdoulaye
Published: June 2023

This study uses observed and simulated data to analyze the dynamics LSB rotation along the Guinean Coast of West Africa. A non-hydrostatic fully compressible numerical model is used to simulate LSB circulation. To evaluate the model’s ability to capture the LSB kinematics, the study used a modified model code with ERA-Interim and CFS as forcing data. Comparison of observed and simulated LSB patterns shows that the model reliably captures the LSB circulation in the region. The simulated diurnal evolutions of hodographs and onshore/offshore winds also follow the observations. A dynamical analysis performed by extracting individual forcing terms from the horizontal momentum equations at selected regions within the study area showed that the direction of the wind rotation is a result of a complex interaction between surface and synoptic pressure gradients, advection, and horizontal and vertical diffusions forces. However, hourly analysis of the rotation term suggests that surface gradient seems to dominate over oceanic region, while diffusion terms are more important for land area. This may be attributed to the variation of surface roughness due the landscape and urbanization. Therefore, this reveals the link between urbanization and LSB circulation in coastal region of West Africa, where most important cities are located.
Thermal Behavior of Waxes and Its Correlation with Mascara Stability Tests: A DSC Study
Authors: Alejandro Pineda Beltrán Ricardo , García Johnbrynner
Published: June 2023

In this work, eight commercial eyelashes mascaras were stored during 15 days at 50°C and a correlation between visually perceived separations over time and the thermal behavior of the waxes present within each product was observed. It was found that 3 of the 8 studied mascaras, displayed noticeable separations which agreed with both changes in their DSC curves and the presence of 2 heat-sensitive waxes in their formula. Finally, it is suggested that the addition of heat-sensitive wax mixtures into a formula should be discarded in order to avoid visual phase-separations and produce thermally stable mascaras that offer the product experience designed for users.
Infant Feeding Practices: A Global Perspective
Authors: Laxmi Aryal , Amanda Lucas , Yumna B Haseeb , Dolly Dhaliwal , Rubina Gill
Published: June 2023

Infant nutrition is a primary determinant of growth and development, with long-term impacts on health. The World Health Organization (WHO) offers guidelines for infant feeding, however practices vary by geographical location, culture, and biopsychosocial factors. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of peer-reviewed and gray literature on the current infant feeding guidelines and cultural practices across the globe. The findings draw attention to the multiple drivers and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in various regions. This chapter can serve as a building block to inform future public health initiatives and research. By addressing these barriers, we can improve maternal and infant health and reduce the burden of malnutrition and associated health consequences for infants globally.
Chitinase from Basal Trypanosomatids and Its Relation to Marine Environment: New Insights on Leishmania Genus Evolutionary Theories
Authors: Trovalim Jordão Felipe , Diniz Cabral Aline , Baena Garcia Felipe , Silva Santos Edmar , Buzinaro Suzuki Rodrigo , Mario Fuhlendorf Max , Aparecida Sperança Márcia
Published: June 2023

Leishmaniasis, an infectious disease that affects humans, domestic dogs, and wild animals, is caused by 20 of the 53 Leishmania genus species and is transmitted by sandflies. Despite its significant impact, the disease is often neglected. Leishmania genus, belong to Trypanosomatide Family and Kinetoplastida Order, are grouped in five subgroups according to biogeographic and evolution history of parasites and hosts. The GH18 Leishmania chitinase is encoded by a specie-specific single copy gene, conserved in basal groups of trypanosomatids, and is absent in the genus Trypanosoma. Preservation of the chitinase genomic locus in the aquatic free-living protozoan Bodo saltans, discloses a primitive common origin. Trypanosomatid chitinase amino acid sequence comparative analysis revealed high similarity with chitinase from sea living prokaryotes and protozoan microorganisms, indicating a probable marine origin. Amino acid sequence comparative analysis revealed that perhaps the trypanosomatid chitinase derived from a water living Kinetoplastida ancestor and its phylogenetic reconstruction corroborates the Supercontinent Origins theory for Leishmania. The chitinase-encoding gene was effective for differential molecular diagnosis among Leishmania clinical important species worldwide.
Applications of Fission
Authors: C. Hayes Anna
Published: June 2023

This chapter is devoted to a discussion of applications of nuclear fission. It covers some aspects of the topics of nuclear reactors, nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation, reactor antineutrinos, and nuclear medicine. It is, however, limited in scope and the reader is encouraged to explore the many other exciting sub-areas of the applications of nuclear fission.
Steroidogenesis during Dry and Wet Season of Free-Living Male Scorpion Mud Turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides)
Authors: Carvalho Viana Diego , Cesar dos Santos Amilton , Lislea de Sousa Alana , Chaves de Assis Neto Antonio
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to elucidate seasonal reproductive patterns by associating the immunolocalization of the steroidogenic enzymes responsible for estrogen and androgen synthesis, cytochromes P450 aromatases (P450 arom), 17-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase (P450c17) respectively, as well as the redox partner NADPH cytochrome P450 oxido-reductase (CPR) in the male mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides). The animals were collected at São Bento, Maranhão, Brazil. Testicles and epidydimes from 38 adult animals were characterized by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and western blotting. Data were analyzed in two seasons: dry and wet season. In addition, the gonadosomatic index, morphometry, concentrations of testosterone, corticosterone, and estradiol were analyzed. The changes in biometrics, cell morphometry, and testicular steroidogenesis between the wet and dry seasons support that estrogen produced by the Leydig cells might influence germ cell production during spermatogenesis, and the expression of the enzymes P450 arom and P450c17 in the Leydig cells that play a role in testicular quiescence. We found that the P450arom, P450c17, and CPR are present in the testes and epididymides at both seasons. These findings support a state of male reproductive quiescence during the dry season and active spermatogenesis in the wet season.
Dynamics Modeling and Characteristics Analysis of Distributed Drive Electric Vehicles
Authors: Liang Jinhao , Shen Tong , Fang Ruiqi , Wang Faan
Published: June 2023

Due to the short transmission chain, compact structure, and the feature of quick and accurate torque generation, distributed drive electric vehicle (DDEV) has attracted many researchers from academia and industry. The significantly redundant execution characteristic of four independently driven in-wheel motors also provides more potential to guarantee the vehicle dynamics performance. Moreover, the unique torque vector control of DDEV generates the direct yaw moment control mode. It has been proven to be effective to modify the vehicle steering characteristics. Through a reasonable torque vector allocation strategy, the energy-saving can also be realized. This chapter will introduce the distributed drive electric vehicle from the viewpoint of the dynamics modeling, stability performance analysis, and energy-saving strategy.
Pathobiology, Public Health Significance, and Control of Campylobacter Infections
Authors: Akbar Shahid Muhammad , Saeed Ali , Ur Rahman Sadeeq , Muhammad Salman Mian , Ahmed Bhatti Sheraz , Mudasser Nazir Muhammad , Nauman Zahid Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Campylobacteriosis is caused by Gram-negative and spiral-shaped microaerophilic Campylobacter bacteria. Different avian hosts are commonly infected with Campylobacter species. Among 16 Campylobacter species, infections are mostly caused by thermophilic Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. C. jejuni and C. coli are well adapted to the avian intestinal tract and produce little or no clinical diseases in poultry. Although thermophilic Campylobacters are commensals in poultry, their significance is due to food safety and public health apprehensions. The majority of human Campylobacter infections are caused by C. jejuni, followed by C. coli, and rarely by C. lari. Campylobacter infections have now emerged as leading bacterial causes of foodborne gastroenteritis in humans throughout the world. Human Campylobacteriosis cases are sporadic and the disease is characterized by self-limiting watery and/or bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever; however, severe conditions may occur if patients are immunocompromised. The high prevalence of Campylobacter in the intestinal tract of poultry results in contamination of poultry carcasses and poultry products. Handling and eating raw or undercooked poultry meat is considered a significant risk factor for human campylobacteriosis. To ensure food safety and prevent human campylobacteriosis, eradication of Campylobacter from the human food chains, especially poultry and poultry products, is indispensable.
National and Subnational Incidence Trend of Bladder Cancer in Iran: Report of a 12-Year Period
Authors: Nowroozi Mohammad Reza , Amini Erfan , Farkhani Ehsan Mosa , Nowroozi Ali , Ayati Mohsen , Momeni Seyed Ali , Mirzaei Sepideh , Hushmandi Kiavash , Sharifi Laleh , Bokaie Saied
Published: June 2023

Background: Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and also in Iran. Understanding of bladder cancer epidemiology is of great value for policymakers and assists in the prevention and early detection of the disease. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to report national and subnational incidence trends of bladder cancer in Iran between 2003 and 2015. Methods: This study investigated the age-standardized incidence rates (ASIRs) per annum of bladder cancer from 2003 to 2015 in Iran using the data from the cancer registration system of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran. The crude incidence rates were calculated by dividing incident cases by the country and province population, which were provided by the Statistic Center of Iran. Age standardization was performed using the WHO standard population, and ASIRs were compared by age, sex, and province. Results: The ASIR of bladder cancer increased from 8.35 in 2003 to 13.57 in 2015 in men. The ASIR of bladder cancer also showed a mild increase in females, 2.12 in 2003 versus 2.86 in 2015. The province of Yazd had the highest rate of bladder cancer in men, and West Azerbaijan had the highest rate for women (15.13 and 7.79 per 100,000), while Sistan va Baluchestan and Ilam had the lowest ASIRs for men and women (3.01 and 0.96 per 100,000, respectively). Conclusions: The increasing trend of bladder cancer incidence in Iran, despite the clear decreasing global trend accompanying to ongoing aging of the population highlights the diseases as a potential health problem in the upcoming years in Iran. Therefore, it is necessary for health organizations to implement effective research and control programs in the country to prevent further increases in disease burden.
Long-term Ovariectomy Reduces Tolerance of Rats to Myocardial Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
Authors: Yousefzadeh Nasibeh , Jeddi Sajad
Published: June 2023

Background: The harmful impact of ovariectomy on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (M/IR) injury has been established in the short term. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate the long-term effects of ovariectomy on M/IR injury. Methods: Two methods involving dorsolateral skin incisions were used to induce the ovariectomized (OVX) rat model. The rats were divided into 2 groups: Control and OVX (n = 6). At the end of the study, the hearts were isolated and subjected to global ischemia using the Langendorff apparatus. Cardiac function indices (CFIs) were recorded, including left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), peak rates of positive (+dp/dt) and negative (-dp/dt) changes in LV pressure, and LV-developed pressure (LVDP). At the end of the reperfusion period, the hearts were used to measure the size of the infarct, levels of nitric oxide metabolites (NOx), and mRNA expression of NO synthase (NOS) enzymes, including endothelial (eNOS), neuronal (nNOS), and inducible (iNOS). Results: Compared to controls, OVX rats had larger infarct size by 51%, higher LVEDP by 29%, and lower recovery of +dp/dt, –dp/dt, and LVDP by 29%, 22%, and 35%, respectively. Furthermore, in heart tissue, rats that underwent OVX had significantly higher concentrations of nitrate, nitrite, and NOx by 79%, 82%, and 83%, respectively. Additionally, these rats had lower mRNA levels of eNOS by 38% and higher mRNA levels of iNOS by 71%. Conclusions: The long-term deficiency of estrogen increased the expression of iNOS and decreased the expression of eNOS in the heart tissue of OVX rats. Imbalanced NOS expressions were associated with exacerbated responses to M/IR injury in OVX rats.
How Changes in Nitrogen Levels Impact Metabolites and Physiological Features of Hypericum androsaemum
Authors: Yasaman Mahmood , Abbaspour Hossein , Peyvandi Maryam , Naghavi Mohammad Reza
Published: June 2023

Background: The manipulation of mineral nutrition may affect secondary metabolite production and thus determine the nutritional value of food/medicinal plants. Objectives: The present study investigated the impact of nitrogen supply on the production of secondary metabolites and physiological parameters of Hypericum androsaemum plants grown in sand culture. Methods: Four-week plants were irrigated by full-strength Hoagland solution (control), nitrate was reduced to 1/3, and no nitrate was provided for 14 days. Results: The growth of shoots was inhibited by nitrate limitation, but root growth was stimulated. Soluble proteins and water content were significantly affected by nitrate deficiency. Antioxidative enzyme activities (ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)) were increased due to nitrate deficiency. Treatment of plants with NO3- deficiency caused an increase in total soluble phenols and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, while flavonoid content was mainly elevated by NO3- deficiency. At the level of specific metabolites, NO3- deficiency positively affected hypericin and pseudohypericin content but decreased hyperforin content. The expression of the putative gene for hypericin biosynthesis (hyp-1) was up-regulated in response to nitrate deficiency. Conclusions: The results demonstrated that the nitrogen deficiency in the H. androsaemum plant positively affected the antioxidant system, valuable phenols, and secondary metabolites.
“A Crowd of Gorgons and Winged Horses”. A Critique of Socratic Philosophers in Athenaeus’ The Deipnosophists
Authors: Škvrnda František
Published: June 2023

The study analyses the critique of the Socratic philosophers in Athenaeus’ The Deipnosophists. The main goal of the study is to assess its overall quality, argumentative structure, historical relevance and interpretative plausibility. The first part of the study briefly outlines the main characteristics and features of the anti-philosophical literature in antiquity. The second part examines Athenaeus' argumentative methods and techniques of textual criticism. In the following parts of the study, we scrutinise Athenaeus‘s overall critical assessment of Socratic literature and compare it with extant philosophical, biographical and doxographical evidence. In conclusion, we answer the question of to what extent is Athenaeus' critique relevant and substantiated by available textual evidence.
Folkloric Analysis Of King Arthur and Robin Hood Within British Myth
Authors: KARADUMAN Alev
Published: June 2023

King Arthur and Robin Hood, as two main folkloric figures, play an important role in British national identity especially in the nineteenth century. Throughout centuries, these mythical stories became well-known in the cultural heritage of other countries besides Britain. The lore and depictions of these two characters were not limited to the written and oral literature but came into existence through different mediums such as television, cinema, and computer games. Both the stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood have topical themes reflecting the political, social, and cultural issues and conflicts in societies and shape the future as timeless artefacts. In this sense, the major aim of this paper is to present and analyze the evolution of these two folk legends by using various historical and cultural sources to demonstrate the validity of the two characters across time, place, and medium. King Arthur and Robin Hood: The History and Folklore of England’s Most Famous Folk Legends by Jesse Harasta (2009) is used as the basis of the evolution of the lore of the two folkloric characters. The stories and the characters, the subjects of various myths and legends throughout centuries, have also been adapted and used in a variety of works and products transmitting local history of the lore of King Arthur and Robin Hood into global folklore. The political, social, and cultural use, adaptation, and evolution of King Arthur and Robin Hood will be traced starting from their emergence in the medieval ages through the twentieth century when the lore of King Arthur and Robin Hood is transformed through story-telling and added to different structures by using different media. As will be exemplified per the aim of the study though some changes in the presentation of the folkloric characters are present; the major dichotomic human characteristics are preserved. The article follows the trajectory of evolution of two legends into myths, literature, and finally products of popular culture. The work questions whether the divisive line between what is local and authentic versus that which is globalized and thus international is as clear as is presupposed.
اشكالية العلاقة بين الوكالات الدولية المتخصصة التابعة لمنظمة الامم المتحدة
Authors: اسامة مرتضى باقر  , سيف حمزة لفته
Published: June 2023

ان لضرورة التعاون الدولي في جميع المجالات كان محط انظار اهتمام الامم المتحدة، كونه الركيزة الاساسية للأمن والسلام والتحول الاقتصادي في العالم، فقد منح للأمم المتحدة الاشراف على التنظيمات التي نشأت في عهد عصبة الامم والتنظيمات القائمة او التي ستنشأ في المستقبل، غير ان ذلك ادى لحدوث اشكاليات في تحقيق الاهداف المرجوة بسبب ظروف قد تكون تنظيمية وعملية، فبات على الامم المتحدة مهمة ان تنجز مايوكل لها وفق شرعيتها الدولية وحل الاشكالات التي قد تنتج بين الوكالات الدولية المتخصصة والامم المتحدة.
الامن المــائــي فــي العــراق دراسـة فـي التحديات والممـكنات
Authors: مصطفى فاروق مجيد
Published: June 2023

يعد ملف المياه في العراق من اكثر الملفات حساسية ، نظرا للتراجع الملحوظ بكميات الواردات المائية واستمرار الهدر بما متوفر من موارد مائية ، جراء ضعف الادارة المتكاملة لملف المياه، وغياب الوعي المائي وتجنب الهدر، فما يشهده العراق من ازمة مياه لا تعود الى حالة النقص وحدها ، بل نتيجة ضعف بالادارة الرشيدة والكفؤة ، فضلا عن الخلل بالسياسات المائية، مما جعل العراق عاجز عن تجاوز النقص والشحة الحاصلة ، فحالة عدم الاستقرار السياسي ، والانقسامات وعدم الاتفاق حول فلسفة السياسات العامة في العراق فضلا عن دور التغيرات المناخية وقلة سقوط الامطار وضعف ترشيد المياه.
العقوبات الاقتصادية كوسيلة ضغط في السياسة الدولية: إيران إنموذجاً
Authors: منى حبيب احمد محمد
Published: June 2023

مع تطور العلاقات الدولية وتشابك العلاقات الاقتصادية داخل المجتمع الدولي، تم التخلي تدريجياً عن استخدام العدوان والحروب، ومع تطور الاسلحة العابرة للقارات واكتشاف السلاح النووي، اتجه العالم إلى استخدام اساليب أكثر عقلانية في فرض العقوبات الدولية لتكون ذات طابع اقتصادي، وايماناً من منظمة الأمم المتحدة بفاعلية العقوبات الاقتصادية في تصديها لمظاهر تهديد السلم والأمن الدوليين، قامت بالنص عليها في ميثاقها وأكدت ذلك في مجلس الأمن الدولي من خلال الجمعية العمومية لمنظمة الأمم المتحدة لفرض مثل هذه العقوبات استناداً لقرار الجمعية المصيري(الاتحاد من أجل السلام)، وعليه اصبحت الجزاءات الاقتصادية الدولية، إجراءات اقتصادية قصرية تعبر عن الإرادة الجماعية للمجتمع الدولي، وتتخذ ضد دولة ما أو دولاً ضمن ضوابط قانونية دولية، بهدف حثها على احترام قواعد القانون الدولي، وعدم القيام بعمل يهدد السلم والأمن الدوليين، وتجسدت في مجموعة من الاجراءات كالحظر الاقتصادي والحصار، والمقاطعة الاقتصادية، وتعد العقوبات الاقتصادية الدولية المفروضة على إيران نوعاً جديداً لأنها تستهدف افراداً وكيانات معينة على وجه الخصوص، تسمى بالعقوبات الاقتصادية الذكية، وعليه فأن الجزاءات الاقتصادية نجحت إلى حد ما في كبح جماح إيران في تطوير برنامجها النووي والانتقال به من الطابع السلمي إلى العسكري، ويتضح ذلك في قبول إيران الدخول في مفاوضات (الخمسة +1) ومحاولة التوصل إلى اتفاق بشأن ملفها النووي.
تحديات السياسات الاقتصادية الاوربية المشتركة في ظل النظام الدولي الجديد
Authors: نسرين رياض شنشول
Published: June 2023

جاء البحث ليتناول موضوع السياسات الاوربية المشتركة التي استطاعت ان تلقى نجاحا على الصعيد الاقتصادي والمالي،  واستطاعت بناء قوة اقتصادية مهمة ، الا ان نجاحها لا يعني ان تكون تلك السياسات قادرة على مواجهة مختلف التحديات الداخلية او الخارجية،  واخرى تتعلق مثلا بتوسع دول الاتحاد الاوربي ، الامر الذي قد يزيد من تلك التحديات لاختلاف سياسة الاعضاء الجدد عن السياسات المشتركة الاخرى المتفق عليها ، وقد اثبت السياسات الاوربية المشتركة المتبعة من قبل الاتحاد الاوربي انها ذات اثار اقتصادية ايجابية ونافعة ، ولها وزن كبير على الصعيد الدولي لايستهان به، على الرغم من المحددات والعقبات التي لاقتها في بادئ الامر ، لذلك فأن الدول الاعضاء في الاتحاد ، تسعى الى تقوية الروابط بين الاعضاء لتحقيق اندماج اقتصادي وحتى سياسي وامني ومن ثم توحيد هذه المجالات بسياسات مشتركة يشترك فيها الجميع .  وتكمن اهمية البحث في دراسة تطور المسار الاقتصادي للاتحاد الاوربي الذي اصبح يمتلك مركزا مهما من التعاملات الدولية، وخاصة الاقتصادية منها، مما يساعدنا على فهم كيف استطاع الاتحاد الاوربي تنمية قدراته الاقتصادية وتجاوز العجز الذي حصل في الميزانية الاوربية ، مما سبب الكثير من الارباك في القضايا المالية الاوربية  . تضمن البحث مبحثين، الاول التحديات الداخلية والخارجية التي تواجه السياسات الاوربية المشتركة ، الثاني تناول واقع السياسات  الاقتصادية الاوربية وتحدياتها . فضلا عن خاتمة تضمنت ملخصا لاهم ما توصل له البحث.
ظاهرة الإرهاب والتطرف وانعكاساتها على السلم والاستقرار الدولي
Authors: وفاء ياسين نجم
Published: June 2023

ان ظاهرة الإرهاب والتطرف ليس بظاهرة حديثة بل هي قديمة بقدم الإنسان بحد ذاته، ولها تأثيرات خطيرة وكبيرة على الأمن والسلم الدوليين، واخذت بالانتشار على مستوى المجتمع الدولي وبشكل ملفت للانتباه خلال العقدين الأخيرين من القرن العشرين، وشهد الإرهاب تحولات جذرية عديدة بعد احداث 11 ايلول 2001، واتخذ صفة عالمية لا تخص دولة أو مجموعة دول وانما تخص جميع الفاعلين على الساحة الدولية. ومن اخطر الظواهر التي يعيشها العالم حالياً هي ظاهرتي الإرهاب والتطرف، ويتعرض المجتمع العالمي إلى مجموعة من المتغيرات( محلية واقليمية ودولية)، والتي افرزت مجموعة هائلة من التحديات والمشكلات لعل اخطرها الإرهاب والتطرف وباتت تهدد الامن والسلم وتعصف بمستقبل الاجيال القادمة، مما يتطلب ذلك علاج ومكافحة قضايا الإرهاب وما يتفرع عنها من ممارسات العنف والمستندة إلى فكرة التطرف جهود مختلف الهيئات والمؤسسات والمنظمات الدولية والاقليمية ومنظمات المجتمع المدني ورموز الفكر والسياسة والتربية وكلاً حسب دورة ومسؤوليته في اطار التنسيق والتكامل، ويجب ان تتطلع تلك المؤسسات بدورها البارز والمهم من اجل تشخيص تلك القضية وتحديد اسبابها ودوافعها الداخلية والخارجية، كل ذلك سوف يتضح من خلال ثنايا البحث.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПРОЦЕССА ПНЕВМОКЛАССИФИКАЦИИ ПОРОШКОВ НЕФТЯНОГО КОКСА
Authors: Абдуназаров Фахриддин Абдурашитович , Худайбердиев Абсалом Абдурасулови
Published: June 2023

Использован метод термической переработки местных отходов для получения опытных образцов дорожного битума. Приведены результаты сравнительных испытаний опытных партии по физико-механическим характеристикам.
ПРОБЛЕМАТИКА ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЙ В УСЛОВИЯХ ГЛОБАЛИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Деревянчук Оксана Андреевна
Published: June 2023

Показана актуальность и инновационный аспект изучения экономических представлений, востребованность научных и эмпирических исследований в разных демографических и социальных группах. Психологи определяют экономические представления как многоаспектный и достаточно устойчивый феномен. Автор доказывает, что известные теоретические подходы и разработки являются новым знанием, повышают интерес к данной проблематике, способствуют ее актуальности в изменяющихся условиях глобальных рисков.
FORECASTING TIME SERIES OF THE COST OF METALS USING RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORKS
Authors: Завизин Антон Викторович , Даныкина Галина Борисовна
Published: June 2023

В статье рассматривается подход к прогнозированию стоимости металлов на базе машинного обучения с использованием одной из разновидностей рекуррентных нейронных сетей, а именно сети с долговременной и кратковременной памятью (LSTM).

The article discusses an approach to predicting the cost of metals based on machine learning using one of the varieties of neural networks, namely a recurrent neural network.
ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE USE OF ASH AND SLAG IN THE PRODUCTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS
Authors: Лаухин Владимир Михайлович , Абдрахимов Владимир Закирович
Published: June 2023

В настоящее время на первое место по выживанию человечества выходит необходимость решения накопившихся экологических проблем негативного воздействия на окружающую среду. В статье показана эколого-экономическая эффективность вторичного использования природных ресурсов, а именно целесообразность рециклинга золошлака ТЭК в производство пористого заполнителя.

At present, the need to solve the accumulated environmental problems of the negative impact on the environment comes to the first place in terms of the survival of mankind. The article shows the environmental and economic efficiency of the secondary use of natural resources, namely the feasibility of recycling ash and slag from the fuel and energy complex into the production of porous aggregate.
USING MULTILATERAL COOPERATION PROJECTS TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE THE RUSSIAN-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY PARK IN DGCAB AS AN EXAMPLE
Authors: Хассан Васим Ахмад , Лабудин Борис Васильевич
Published: June 2023

Информационные и коммуникационные технологии способствовали преодолению расстояний между людьми. Наряду с мегапроектами в России и Китае предложено несколько проектов многостороннего сотрудничества по передаче международного опыта в Сирию, страну, народ которой пытается восстать из пепла. В данном исследовании определены цели инициативы «Российско-китайский технопарк», как проекта, способствующего развитию и миру в Зеленом коридоре «Архангельск - Вавилон».

Information and communication technology has contributed to bridging the distances between peoples. In line with the mega projects in Russia and China, several multilateral cooperation projects have been proposed to transferring international expertise to Syria, a country whose people are trying to rise from the ashes. This research identifies the objectives of the Russian-Chinese Technology Park initiative, as a project promote development and peace in Arkhangelsk - Babylon Green Corridor.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ БАЗЫ ЗНАНИЙ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬЮ ОБЪЕКТОВ КРИТИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФРМАЦИОННОЙ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ
Authors: Фисун Владимир Владимирович
Published: June 2023

В статье рассматриваются возможности формирования базы знаний, как многоагентной экспертной системы поддержки и принятия решений должностными лицами объектов критической информационной инфраструктуры (КИИ) и ситуационных ведомственных центров ГосСОПКА, определены решаемые ею задачи, на основе инженерии знаний сделан выбор стратегии получения знаний «формирование знаний». Для реализации выбранной стратегии предлагается подходящий по условиям применимости ДСМ-метод АПНИ (индуктивный метод Д.С. Милля [7], развитый при поддержке агентства перспективных научных исследований) [8]. В развитие метода предлагается весь процесс разрешения неопределенности, завершить установлением закономерности определения идентификатора компьютерной атаки в блоке ложного сетевого информационного объекта (ЛСИО) системы защиты информации (СЗИ) объекта КИИ [2].
Pedagogia e pedagogos entre insistências e resistências: entrevista realizada com a Prof.ª Dr.ª Selma Garrido Pimenta
Authors: Moreira Jefferson da Silva , Pimenta Selma Garrido
Published: June 2023

O diálogo com a Prof.ª Dr.ª Selma Garrido Pimenta objetivou aprofundar questões teórico-metodológicas sobre a Pedagogia como Ciência da Educação, bem como discutir os desafios que lhe são impostos no campo epistemológico. Buscou-se, também, analisar aspectos concernentes à atual organização curricular dos cursos de Pedagogia — instituído como uma licenciatura para formação de professores da Educação Infantil e Anos Iniciais do Ensino Fundamental — a partir da Resolução do Conselho Nacional de Educação (CNE) Conselho Pleno (CP) nº 1, de 15 de maio de 2006. Nessa esteira, a pesquisadora realiza avaliações dos impactos das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para o curso de Pedagogia (DCNP) (2006) no desaparecimento da Pedagogia no interior dos próprios cursos de Pedagogia. Finaliza suas considerações com apontamentos críticos sobre as imprecisões e riscos da proposta em voga pela Base Nacional Comum de Formação de Professores (2019) na reverberação de modelos formativos praticistas, neotecnicistas e alinhados com a agenda política neoliberal em vigência no cenário brasileiro.
Dossiê temático: Pedagogia: epistemologia, saberes e práticas
Authors: Franco Maria Amélia do Rosário Santoro , Mascarenhas Aline Daiane Nunes , Da Silva Moreira Jefferson
Published: June 2023

Este dossiê temático reúne artigos e ensaios elaborados por um conjunto de estudiosos(as) e pesquisadores(as) brasileiros(as) que se debruçam a analisar e compreender os aspectos constitutivos da complexa epistemologia da Pedagogia, que deve, necessariamente, corresponder aos desafios impostos à educação como fenômeno social na contemporaneidade. Além disso, os textos buscam evidenciar as relações da Pedagogia com os saberes e as práticas educativas que se manifestam em múltiplos contextos e instâncias da prática social cotidiana.
DIFFERENT PRUNING INTENSITIES INFLUENCES YIELD AND QUALITY OF GUAVA CV. GOLA
Authors: Riaz Sitwat , Nasir Maryam , Sharif Naseem , Aziz Maaz , Ullah Matee , Aziz Abdul
Published: June 2023

The current experiment was carried out at Horticultural Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan during the year 2017-18 to evaluate impact of various pruning intensities on quality and yield of guava fruit (Psidium guajava L.). Various pruning intensities viz. control (no pruning), 25% pruning, 50% pruning and 75% pruning were carried out after harvesting of winter crop (in the month of April). Results showed that maximum flower count/shoot (18 number), fruit number/plant (2237), yield/plant (172.6 kg/tree), average fruit weight (102 g) and SSC (8.11%) were found with 25% pruning intensity; whereas, minimum fruit number/plant (720) and yield (70.11 kg/plant) was found in trees treated with 75% pruning intensity. Maximum fruit length (57.49 mm) and fruit width (64.75 mm) was observed in 25% pruned trees. It can be concluded that among various pruning intensities 25% pruning level is best to increase quality and yield guava fruit.