bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
New data on the taxonomic status and distribution of Gambusia sp. in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Landeka Nediljko , Podnar Martina , Jelić Dušan J.
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: In the early 20th century, two native North American poeciliid species Gambusia holbrooki and Gambusia affinis were introduced to Europe as a mosquito control agent. The first introduction to Istria from Italy in 1924 was followed by several independent introductions and massive translocations. Presently, the distribution of these two species in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is still largely unknown and they are often confused. The purpose of this study was to determine the taxonomic status of individual Gambusia populations and to shed more light on the distribution and phylogeographic patterns of these invasive species in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Materials and Methods: All new and literature data were plotted together to obtain the overall distribution of Gambusia sp. in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The samples collected across this range were analysed meristically and by means of mitochondrial cytochrome b (cytb) gene sequence analysis to ascertain the true taxonomic status of the populations. For phylogeographic analysis, the cytb sequences from this study were combined with previously published data. Results and Conclusions: The methods only confirmed the presence of G. holbrooki. G. holbrooki is continuously distributed across the entire Mediterranean biogeographical region in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Two different mitochondrial cytb haplotypes were found: the widely spread Hol1 haplotype and haplotype Hol5 that in Europe was previously found only in France and Greece. This suggests that G. holbrooki populations in the region originated from different stocks.
Tachinid (Diptera: Tachinidae) parasitoids of spotted ash looper (Abraxas pantaria) in Krka National Park in Croatia
Authors: Pernek Milan , Lukić Ivan , Lacković Nikola , Cota Ejup , Tschorsnig Hans-Peter
Published: July 2022

Background and purpose: Spotted ash looper, Abraxas pantaria (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) causes defoliations of narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) in Croatia, mainly in Krka National Park. Since controlling pests with insecticides is not possible in protected areas, biological pest control might be a valuable option. The first step in the study of its application is the research on hosts and their natural enemies. Not much is known about the parasitoid spectrum of A. pantaria in Croatia, so the aim of this research is to identify the parasitoid species which could influence the population density of this potential forest pest.   Materials and methods: Pupae of A. pantaria were studied in 2010 at several locations along the River Krka in Krka National Park. This area was chosen because total defoliation of ash was observed in 2010.   Results and conclusions: Five tachinid species were reared from Abraxas pantaria: Phryxe nemea, Bactromyia aurulenta, Senometopia sp., Pales pavida and Eurysthaea scutellaris. All species are generalist parasitoids. Phryxe nemea is the first record for this host.
The impact of artificial mycorrhizal inoculation on the growth of common oak seedlings and development of mycorrhiza: inoculation may not positively affect growth of seedlings
Authors: Holuša Jaroslav , Pešková Vítězslava Pešková , Lorenc František
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of the VAMBACã mycorrhizal inoculum on the growth and mycorrhizal characteristics of Quercus robur seedlings. Materials and Methods: The oak seedlings soaked in an inoculum containing mycorrhizal fungi were planted on six study plots. The non-inoculated seedlings were planted on control plots. Two-year-old plants were evaluated at three of the plots, while 9-to-10-year-old plants were evaluated at the remaining three plots. Seedlings’ above-ground height, main root length, root dry mass, above-ground dry mass and stem diameter were evaluated. For five plants, mycorrhizal characteristics (the density of active and inactive mycorrhizae and the proportion of active mycorrhizae) were also evaluated in the laboratory. Results and Conclusions: Inoculated seedlings demonstrated significantly higher proportion of active mycorrhizae in all plots as well as a higher density of active mycorrhizae only on some studied plots when compared to control. Among growth characteristics, inoculated seedlings demonstrated higher values for all evaluated variables. The most striking differences were observed in stem diameter, which was significantly different for all young stands and for one plantation. For the remaining growth characteristics, inoculated and control seedlings displayed significant differences only on some plots. These results showed that artificial mycorrhizal inoculation can be used in forestry practice, but its effects may not always be necessarily positive.
Contribution to the knowledge of the parasitoid fauna of sawflies (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) mining leaves of forest plants in Hungary
Authors: Szőcs Levente , George Melika , Thuróczy Csaba , Csóka György
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: Despite the importance of studying the native enemy complex of the introduced and invasive leaf miner sawfly species in their native territories, few studies have been done in recent years concerning the species component and the regulating potential of their parasitoid complexes (in both native and invaded area). Heterarthrus vagans and Fenusa dohrnii are only some of the species which are native in Palearctic area, but alien invasive in North America, causing damage on forest plantations. In this short paper we provide our original data to the knowledge of parasitoid fauna associated with seven leaf mining sawflies native in Hungary. Material and Methods: For a period of four years (2011-2014), several leaf miner species were collected and placed in single mine rearings. From the leafminers, belonging to the Tenthredinidae family, a total of 809 mines made by 9 different species (Heterarthrus wuestneii, Fenusa dohrnii, Heterarthrus vagans, Fenusa pumila, Fenusella nana, Profenusa pygmaea, Metallus pumilus, Parna apicalis, Fenusa ulmi) were collected from 19 locations across Hungary. Results and Conclusion: A total of 188 specimens of 13 parasitoid species belonging to 3 families (Braconidae - 1; Ichneumonidae - 1 and Eulophidae - 11) were reared out from our samples. Parasitoid adults were obtained from 7 of the 9 species of leaf mining sawfly hosts (Fenusa dohrnii, Fenusa pumila, Fenusa ulmi, Heterarthrus vagans, Metallus pumilus, Parna apicalis, Profenusa pygmaea). From Heterarthrus wuestneii and Fenusella nana no parasitoid adults emerged.The parasitoid species presented in this work are typically associated with leaf mining sawflies. Several new host-parasitoid associations have been described.
Changes in the non-crustacean zooplankton community in the middle Adriatic Sea during the East Mediterranean Transient
Authors: Batistić Mirna , Garić Rade , Morović Mira
Published: July 2022

Background and Purpose: Here we presented changes in the non-crustacean zooplankton community in the years characterized by the large scale changes in the thermohaline circulation in the East Mediterranean known as the Eastern Mediterranean transient (EMT) and stronger inflow of colder and less saline Modified Atlantic Water (MAW) into the Adriatic Sea. Material and Method: Monthly samplings from February 1995 to February 1996, were performed at fixed station Stončica near the Island of Vis in the open oligotrophic Middle Adriatic waters. Zooplankton samples, taken vertically from 100 m to the surface using a Nansen net with 125-µm mesh size were analyzed in detail for the following zooplankton taxa: Hydromedusae, Calycophorae, Ctenophora, Pteropoda, Heteropoda, Polychaeta and Chaetognatha. Results and Conclusions: Among the investigated non-crustacean zooplankton three species were registered for the first time, while one species reappeared after years of absence. Compared with earlier data there was a dramatic change in dominant species of calycophoran medusae, pteropods and polychaetes. Data presented herein provide baseline information that is essential for the evaluation of impact of hydroclimatic changes on the zooplankton community, which started in the East Mediterranean in the 1990s and are still on going.   Keywords: zooplankton, hydroclimatic changes, Middle Adriatic
Three-dimensional cell cultures as a new tool in drug discovery
Authors: Brajša Karmen , Trzun Marija , Zlatar Ivo , Jelić Dubravko
Published: July 2022

Background and purpose: Producing of reliable information about pharmacological activity of new chemical entities is essential in early stages of drug discovery and development. There is a continuous need for improvement of existing in vitro technologies, in order to get more accurate and more predictive biological data (and for compounds selection) in pre-clinical screening methods and models. Materials and methods: Two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures, in comparison with original tissues, does not fully reproduce in vivo cell growth and differentiation. Therefore, significant efforts have been made toward the development of more realistic three-dimensional (3D) in vitro cell culture models that would better mimic tissue physiology. Results: Two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures, in comparison with original tissues, does not fully reproduce in vivo cell growth and differentiation. Therefore, significant efforts have been made toward the development of more realistic three-dimensional (3D) in vitro cell culture models that would better mimic tissue physiology. Basic concepts and advantages of 3D cell cultures, as well as different approaches in technologies that enable the cell growth in 3D will be presented here. Possible applications of 3D cell culture in drug discovery will be discussed, and example of formation of spherical growth of three different human breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231, SK-BR-3 and T-47D cells) in 3D format will be shown. Conclusions: Although biological significance of obtained data from 2D and 3D cell cultures is still poorly understood, discrepancy of compunds activity illustrated importance of implementation 3D cell culture assays in early part of drug discovery process. Keywords: new anticancer drugs, in vitro assays 2D and 3D cell cultures, 3D cell cultures technologies, applications in drug discovery
Fantastic science and where to find it
Authors: Mijakovic Ivan
Published: July 2022

Not applicable, format is "letter to editor".
A remarkable teratological case in Carabus violaceus L. (Coleoptera: Carabidae) from Poland
Authors: Schwerk Axel , Klich Daniel , Wójtowicz Elżbieta
Published: July 2022

Background and purpose: Teratological cases in insects can be of different characteristic, quite often they are bifurcations, for example of antennal segments or parts of the legs. The aim of this paper is to report a remarkable case of leg duplication in Carabus violaceus L.

 

Materials and methods: In the context of an interdisciplinary monitoring in the frame of a conservation project on the European bison (Bison bonasus (L.)) in Poland the carabid fauna (Carabidae) on areas grazed by this species was studied using pitfall traps in the Pszczyna forest, located in Silesia Province, to the south of the town Tychy. The traps were located inside a mixed fresh coniferous forest, with domination of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.).

 

Results: Among the carabids gathered a remarkable teratological female specimen of the species Carabus violaceus L. with repeated anatomical duplications on the right front leg was collected.

 

Conclusions: The repeated incident of bifurcation suggest a genetic base of the teratology. An increased rate of teratological cases may have potential as bioindicator.
Integration and Interconnection of Human Concepts in Islamic and Transpersonal Psychology
Authors: Haryanto Sri , Sila Hendriyadi Bahtiar Daeng
Published: July 2022

This study describes the interconnection of human conceptions in Islamic and transpersonal psychology. The research method used was qualitative with a library research model and e-journal literature that discusses humans from Islamic and transpersonal psychology perspectives. The data collection technique was through documentation. The researchers documented the literature on human and psychological e-journals and then presented them systematically. The data analysis was carried out by data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The researchers reduced human data and Islamic psychology accessed in e-journals, then systematically presented and analyzed them descriptively-interpretatively. The results revealed that the interconnection of human concepts in Islamic and transpersonal psychology was found in the following points; (1) examining humans in the three dimensions of somatic (body), psychic (mental), and noetic (spiritual); (2) the central theme of theoretical studies; and (3) spiritual awareness (transcendental).
Comparison of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with trabecular micro-bypass stent and microhook ab interno trabeculotomy performed in conjunction with cataract surgery
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan, Tokuda Naoto , Tsukamoto Ayaka ,   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan, Toyoda Yasuhiro ,   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan, Yamada Yusuke ,   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan, Sase Kana ,   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan, Takagi Hitoshi ,   Department of Ophthalmology, St Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao Miyamae-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 216-8851, Japan
Published: July 2022

AIM: To evaluate the effectuality and safety of cataract surgery combined with either ab interno trabeculotomy by the microhook (μLOT) or a single iStent® trabecular bypass implantation (iStent) in eyes with cataract and mild-to-moderate glaucoma.
METHODS: This study enrolled subjects with mild-to-moderate open angle glaucoma with visually significant cataract who used two or more ophthalmic antiglaucoma agents between 60 and 90y of age. Patients underwent cataract surgery cooperated with either implantation of an iStent (iStent-phaco) or excisional goniotomy with the μLOT (μLOT-phaco). Patients underwent μLOT-phaco in the eye with lower the mean deviation, according to the Humphrey field analyzer, while iStent-phaco was carried out on the other eye. Intraocular pressure (IOP) pre- and post-surgery, alterations in anterior chamber flare (ACF), and corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) were estimated.
RESULTS: Twenty subjects were enrolled (mean age: 73.6±7.3y). The mean medicated preoperative IOP was 16.7 mm Hg in the μLOT and 16.2 mm Hg in the iStent eyes. The mean final IOP at 12mo was 13.6 mm Hg in the μLOT eyes and 13.6 mm Hg in the iStent eyes, representing a 17.8% and 17.2% reduction, respectively. The preoperative ACF in the μLOT eyes was 9.5 pc/ms and it returned to normal in 30d postoperatively, with a value of 11.4 pc/ms. In the iStent eyes, ACF was 9.6 pc/ms preoperatively and it returned to normal by 7d postoperatively (11.2 pc/ms at day 7), demonstrating that postoperative inflammation was less in the iStent eyes. The corneal ECD in both groups was not significantly decreased.
CONCLUSION: In this study, iStent and μLOT are both effective through 12mo of follow-up. Safety is more favorable in the iStent eyes, based on early anterior chamber inflammation.
Stability analysis of an active electromagnetic actuating suspension system
Authors: OLAYİWOLA Patrick , OLABİSİ Patrick
Published: July 2022

For Vehicle suspension systems, needs for high force density and ease of design made hydraulic actuating systems commercially viable but inefficient, with bandwidth requirement very small. With active electromagnetic suspension system, the lapse of providing adequate bandwidth is compensated. The governing differential equations of displacement interactions in both spatial and time domains were used and CEFLT algorithms employed in the stability analysis. An optimum for reduction of the electromagnetic actuating force acts as trade-off for given vehicle-road terrain parameters. System instability occurs when the value is decreased and stability is maintained when increased.
How can you trust Artificial Intelligence Systems? Objective, Subjective and Intersubjective parameters of Trust
Authors: Alekseev Andrey
Published: July 2022

The article studies the most urgent problem of artificial intelligence (AI) - the development of a methodology for assessing trust in AI systems. A universal range of assessment is proposed: objective, subjective and intersubjective parameters. When studying the objective parameters of trust assessment, a formal definition of AI is introduced to increase the validity of trust judgments. When studying subjective parameters as the basis of expert evaluation indicators, their internal logical inconsistency is revealed along with demonstrating the significance of these parameters for analyzing the success and safety of methods for computer simulation of cognitive functions. When studying the intersubjective parameters of trust, a unified format of trust data is proposed, an interdisciplinary organization of monitoring trust in AI systems is considered, and the main blocks of an expert system project are formed.
National Strategy for the development of Artificial Intelligence In the context of the global digital economy
Authors: Gao Allen
Published: July 2022

In the era of the digital economy, from the point of view of national economic development, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the next decade will be the main driver for the development of the national economy and will create unique advantages for countries in the global division of labor. Countries, including the US, China, Russia and others, are actively developing AI and applying it to e-government, corporate decision-making, industrial production and other areas. The development of AI significantly contributes to the process of digital transformation of governments and enterprises. Major countries in the world are publishing national AI development strategies to promote the digital transformation of society. This article compares AI development strategies in the US, EU, Russia, UK and China, and provides suggestions for optimizing national AI development strategies for developing countries in order to strengthen national cybersecurity and improve people's living standards.
Thermal Performance of EAHE System in Algerian Site: Case Study of Ghardaïa
Authors: Benbelgacem Khalfallah , Kaddour Abdelmadjid , Bezari Salah , Menni Younes , Tearnbucha Chutarat , Lorenzini Giulio , Sudsutad Weerawat , Ahmad Hijaz
Published: July 2022

Among the renewable energies there is geothermal energy, conventional air conditioning has negative consequences on the environment, to have an economical and sustainable solution: the EAHE respond to this concern. In the current study, the study of the thermal performance of the earth-air heat exchanger (EAHE) has been completed. For the impact of transient heat transfer in the ground near the hose, the thermal saturation of the ground is well mentioned. In addition, the role of the burial depth of the EAHE system is also taken into account during this work. The suitable depth of the buried tubes was determined by implementing the thermo-physical properties of the soil of the studied site located in Ghardaïa (Algeria) by writing a specific program. A parametric investigation was accomplished the effects of the length and the diameter of the pipe, in addition the speed of the inlet air on the temperature of the outlet of the EAHE system in both cases PVC and HDPE material. The results showed that the optimal parameters in order to obtain a good performance for the studied EAHE: maximal value of pipe length, and minimal values of diameter pipe and air velocity 30 mm and 1.2 m/s respectively.
Comparative analysis of the level of physical fitness of foreign and Russian university students
Authors:   Mari State University, Kudryavtseva V. V.
Published: July 2022

The intensification of migration processes in the academic environment in recent years has led to a significant increase in the number of foreign students in Russian universities. The need to integrate foreign students into the national educational environment to ensure their full-fledged training, particularly in Physical Education, requires a close practical study of the initial fitness level of foreign students. The work is aimed at determining the differences in the physical fitness of foreign and Russian students, identifying the causes of such differences and finding ways to manage them. Reliable data were obtained on a lower level of physical fitness of students from India and Egypt compared to Russian students in terms of strength, swiftness, endurance, agility and flexibility. The difference is caused by different approaches to physical education in educational institutions of the countries, difficulties experienced by foreign students in adapting to study in Russian universities, cultural characteristics of foreign students, and their low motivation for physical education and sports. The author proposes the ways to overcome this problem by reducing the intensity of loads in physical education classes for foreign students, and providing the opportunity of choosing a sport for them. The results of the study can serve as a basis for planning the physical education programme for foreign students at the university, taking into account their initial level of physical fitness, ethno-cultural characteristics, their interests and motivation.
The role and mission of sociology in modern society
Authors:   Moscow aviation institute (National research university), Department «Sociology, psychology and social management», Sorokina Nina D.
Published: July 2022

The issues of the role and mission of sociology in modern society have not lost their actuality. The pragmatic role of sociology lies in the fact that sociological information is an important feedback tool when making decisions at different levels of management. That is why it is so important for sociologists to follow the norms and professional ethics, which should be reflected in the Ethical Code of Sociologists. The digital society, the transition to which is actively underway, leads to a rethinking of the role of sociology, because appropriate technologies and management methods are required. The means of obtaining sociological information are also undergoing changes. Alternative ways of getting feedback when making certain management decisions are being developed. The role of sociology is increasing, which at present should focus also on the needs of civil society, performing an educational function. The appeal to public sociology, in which one can see the focus on dialogue with society, is becoming increasingly popular. But for various reasons, objective and subjective, sociology as a whole is associated for society with the study of public opinion on various issues and polls related to election ratings. Sociologists themselves are wary of public debates, they do not come to the forefront of public life. The article presents the main reasons that prevent sociology from fulfilling its mission and role in modern society, among which one can highlight the state of domestic sociology is particularly noteworthy; insufficient sociological literacy, and often complete illiteracy of a large part of the population, contributing to the spread of stereotypes, prejudices about the role of sociology, its capabilities, as well as its significance in the processes of functioning and changing social systems. It is concluded that the mission of sociology is to serve society, it is assigned a connecting role between the interests of the population and government, business. Only in this case, its importance in the life of society can increase, thereby, it will contribute to the release from stereotypes, prejudices about its usefulness, as well as increase its role in making various managerial decisions.
Рождение детей как фактор регресса социально-экономического положения семьи Институт демографических
Authors:   Institute for Demographic Research – Branch of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IDR FCTAS RAS), Sivoplyasova Svetlana Yu. , Sigareva Evgenia P. ,   Institute for Demographic Research – Branch of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IDR FCTAS RAS)
Published: July 2022

This article deals with the results of a study of the impact of the birth of children on the socio-economic status of the family. Public and scientific discourse recognizes the essential role of the economic factor in the decision to give birth to a certain number of children before the event itself. However, there are a small number of works that evaluate already implemented reproductive attitudes to change the socio-economic status of the family. The authors examined the well-known theoretical foundations of the “economic theory of fertility” by G. Becker and R. Easterlin, “demographic transition” by F. W. Notеstein and other foreign and domestic researchers in relation to the transformation of the current situation of fertility processes in Russia. The study revealed a more complex relationship between fertility and the socio-economic status of the family, which had a regressive characterin this study. It is shown that the birth of children in modern socio-economic conditionsin Russia worsens family satisfaction with their financial situation, depending on the number of children and form the potential of the poor population. In addition of thisit develops a shortage of funds, and also accelerates the degradation of housing conditions at a higher rate in families with a large number of children. An important conclusion of the study to clarify the scope and directions of socio-demographic policy in Russia and in other countries experiencing similar problems is the conclusion that the appearance of each child in a family worsens its socio-economic status by 10-30%.
Automatic identification of turning points with HMM-based indicator
Authors: Bernardelli Michał
Published: July 2022

In this paper, the issues of constructing early warning indicators, as well as the business cycle turning point detection, are raised. Following the original procedure presented by Bernardelli (2020), modification and simplification of one of the procedure stages were proposed. The stage with turning point identification was replaced by a combination of well-known and recognised asymmetric Christiano-Fitzgerald filter and the Bry-Boschan routine of cyclical turning point selection. Presenting improvement in the procedure was the key objective of this article. The basic idea of the remaining part of the HMM Signature Indicator procedure lies in the definition of the signature, which captures the pattern in the considered time series, just before the peak or trough. In the presented approach, the following concepts were exploited: the hidden Markov model (HMM), Viterbi path (VP) and Monte Carlo simulations (MC). However, the value-added characteristic of this article is not only the proposition of a new, highly parametrisable method for quantitative representation of the business cycle. An integral part of the research was the validation of the presented approach. The data from the business tendency survey in the Polish manufacturing industry conducted by RIED SGH was used to design 2 different HMM Signature Indicators. Each of the them was constructed on the basis of different input time series. Despite this, both demonstrated leading properties, and therefore, effectiveness of the proposed solution was proved. In the majority of cases, the turning points were properly caught in reasonable advance. This means that the presented method can be successfully used for the construction of early warning indicators.
Financial behaviour of households in European Union countries— similarities and differences in the 2004–2016 period
Authors: Białowąs Sylwester , Skikiewicz Robert
Published: July 2022

Household financial behaviour reflects preferences concerning inter-temporal choice and strongly influences the whole economy. Allocating consumption, in time, households balance their exposure to liquidity risk and modify their ability to withstand financial shocks. Consumer sentiment is the main factor summing up all the preferences that shape the decision-making processes of households. The financial services sector has been internationalised over the past few decades, gradually leading to unification of the supply and further, to the unification of the financial behaviours of households. However, even within the EU, important differences in financial behaviour can be anticipated between consumers living in various countries. The aim of the paper is to estimate the relationship between economic sentiment and the shaping of household saving rate and household debt-to-income ratio. The ESI (Economic Sentiment Indicator) was used as a measure of cyclical fluctuations in the economy. Another aim of the paper is to find similarities and differences of financial behaviour in the case of households in European Union countries. We find that country segments are highly interpretable. Our conclusions feature implications, both academic and managerial, and directions for future research. The data used in analysis stem from Eurostat and the European Commission. The analyses cover only 19 of the European Union countries due to the limited availability of data for some countries. Analyses include the 2004–2020 period. We used the following statistical methods for analysis: correlation analysis, Ward method and ANOVA.
¿Ciencia abierta para intereses privados? la lógica de la ciencia abierta y la comercialización de la investigación
Authors: Fernández Pinto Manuela
Published: July 2022

Los conflictos de intereses, los casos de fraude científico y las limitaciones a la investigación por las leyes de propiedad intelectual han llevado a cuestionar la idoneidad epistémica y de justicia social de la investigación financiada por la industria. El ideal de Ciencia Abierta –que promueve la transparencia, la colaboración y la rendición de cuentas– parece abordar las limitaciones de la investigación impulsada comercialmente. Sin embargo, el movimiento de Ciencia Abierta se centra en la investigación financiada con fondos públicos, alienta los lazos con el sector privado y crea nuevas estrategias para comercializar la ciencia. Así, la Ciencia Abierta termina contribuyendo a la comercialización de la ciencia y no a superar sus limitaciones; y la asimetría entre ciencia privada y pública, presente en la actual apelación a la ciencia abierta, termina comprometiendo los valores que promueve el ideal.
Association of Leu432Val (rs1056836) polymorphism of the CYP1B1 gene with lipid profile in hypertensive Slovak women
Authors: Falbová Darina , Vorobeľová Lenka , Candráková Čerňanová Veronika , Beňuš Radoslav , Siváková Daniela
Published: July 2022

Leu432Val (rs1056836) polymorphism of the CYP1B1 gene was examined in relationship with lipid profile in hypertensive Slovak women according to their menopausal status. The entire study sample comprised 255 women suffering from hypertension aged from 39 to 65 years who were recruited from different localities in the western, southern, and middle parts of Slovakia. The participants provided a saliva or blood sample for DNA genotyping and a blood sample for biochemical analysis. The Leu432Val genotypes demonstrated statistically significant associations with all monitored atherogenic indices – total cholesterol-to-HDL-Cholesterol (AI1), Non-HDL-Cholesterol (AI2), LDL-Cholesterol-to-HDL-Cholesterol (AI3), and the logarithm of the ratio of plasma concentration of triglycerides to HDL-cholesterol (AIP log) in hypertensive pre/perimenopausal women. The mean values were significantly lower in women carrying the Val/Val genotype. In early postmenopausal hypertensive women the Leu432Val genotypes were statistically significant and associated with LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and AI2. The mean values of LDL-C and AI2 were significantly lower in women carrying the Leu/Leu genotype. In conclusion, the Leu432Val polymorphism may be associated with the atherogenic indices and LDL-C in hypertensive women.
Kulturowe uwarunkowania przemocy wobec mniejszości
Authors: Zygadło Grażyna
Published: July 2022

Autorka swoją pracę poświęciła szerokorozumianemu zjawisku przemocy wobec mniejszości, zarówno w skali globalnej, jak i lokalnej, polskiej. Głównym celem jest uświadomienie, że przemoc jest złożonym zjawiskiem kulturowym i aby je zrozumieć oraz skutecznie przeciw niemu działać, należy pogłębić znajomość uwarunkowań przemocy.
Wizerunki kobiet i mężczyzn w kulturze: Kino popularne a przedstawienia kobiet
Authors: Durys Elżbieta
Published: July 2022

Autorka w swojej pracy omawia podstawowe założenia feministycznej krytyki filmu. Skupia się przede wszystkim na filmach z obszaru kina popularnego, które nastawione jest na odbiór przez masową publiczność, a co za tym idzie, ma duży wpływ na wizerunek świata oraz płci oraz na reprodukowanie dominujących w danym społeczeństwie schematów myślowych.
The Effect Of Beginners Teacher Induction Program (PIGP) On Pedagogic Competency And Professional Competency Of Beginners Teacher
Authors: Nahdiyah Umi , Supriyanto Achmad , Sobri Ahmad Yusuf
Published: July 2022

Teachers are professional educators that have a role in the development of education. so that is why important for a teacher to improve their competence. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of the novice teacher induction program (PIGP) on the pedagogic competence and professional competence of novice teachers. Data collection was done by simple random sampling by distributing google forms. The data is processed using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of the analysis show that the acquisition of R square is 0.739 for pedagogic competence, while the acquisition of R square for professional competence is 74.9. The conclusion in this study is that PIGP has a positive and significant effect on the pedagogic competence and professional competence of novice teachers.
The Effectiveness of Case Study Learning Methods Improving Online Learning Activity in The Children and Adolescent Development Psychology UIN Surakarta
Authors: Azmi Muhammad Bagus , Putri Aprillia Setyaning Normalisa , Sabarudin Sabarudin , Kholilurrohman Kholilurrohman
Published: July 2022

Since the covid outbreak, online learning has been widely implemented and comprehensively applied. Problems with student participation in the teaching and learning process are quite common. The goal of this research was to see how efficient the case study learning method was in increasing online lecture activity in Child and Adolescent Development Psychology class 3A at BKI UIN Surakarta. Observation, interviews, and questionnaires were employed as part of the qualitative method. The implementation or application of case study learning methods in online lectures begins with providing short but solid material. Problems related to the material are given to be solved together. Educators will become facilitators by allowing students to express opinions, feedback, or questions. This study also discovered that student activity rose, notably in terms of learning enthusiasm, confidence, and optimism.
Recovery Cu ad Ce from copper slag by using flotation and chemical methods
Authors: BAŞKURT Bekir , SERDENGEÇTİ Mete Tayhan , ÖZÇELİK Kaan , BAŞTÜRKÇÜ Hüseyin
Published: July 2022

Slag, which is now considered as a secondary source, attracts attention due to the metallic values they contain. Copper slags having economical operating grades in terms of Zn, Cu, Ce, Ni, Co, Mo, and V show complex mineralogy due to its thermal processing history. Various methods for the recovery of copper and other precious metals from this byproduct have been studied, and there are many operating flotation plants in industrial scale. However, in cases where physical or physo-chemical mineral processing methods are not sufficient, hydrometallurgical methods are applied. In this study, flotation was applied to copper slag with 0.9% Cu grade. Copper recovery and concentrate grade were found as around 40 and 22.7% Cu, respectively. Further, metal extractions were examined by conducting direct leaching tests. Gel formation was observed, when H2SO4was used in the leach process, therefore, the leach parameters were investigated using HCl. Cu and Ce extractions of around 70-80% were reached as a result of a test performed for 2 hours with the addition of 25 g/L H2O2 at a rate of 20-25% solids and 300 g/L HCl concentration. When the relationship of dissolved metals with each other wasexamined, dissolution behavior of Cu and Ce was quite similar to Al dissolution (R2=0.9).
Meningkatkan Identitas Nasional Dan Persepsi Positif Siswa Terhadap Globalisasi melalui Creative Productive Learning
Authors: Santoso Agus , Harsanti HG Retno
Published: July 2022

National culture and globalization are two inseparable things. Globalization plays a huge role in spreading and interacting with cultures in different parts of the world. On the one hand, there are positive aspects of globalization, such as the ease of access to information and global communication. On the other hand, globalization impacts the fading of national culture due to global interactions. This study aimed to analyze the application of creative productive learning (CPL) methods to increase the perception of national identity and students' positive perceptions of globalization. The research design in this study was classroom action research (CAR), which was conducted on 11th-grade students of SDH Daan Mogot, Jakarta, in three cycles. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. This study indicates that the CPL method can increase the perceptions of national identity and students' positive perceptions of globalization.
Gestion raisonnée des traitements antiparasitaires vétérinaires dans le sud-est de la France dans une approche One Health EcoHealth
Authors: Bouasla Ilyes , Binot Aurélie , Jacquiet Philippe
Published: July 2022

L’écotoxicité des traitements antiparasitaires vétérinaires et l’apparition de résistances vis-à-vis de plusieurs familles de molécules antiparasitaires amènent à réfléchir à la bonne utilisation de ces produits afin de réduire leur impact écologique tout en maitrisant les enjeux sanitaires et économiques au sein des troupeaux. La présente étude explore ces notions dans le cadre de l’accompagnement de dix-neuf éleveurs de deux départements français (Gard et Hérault) engagés dans un processus de gestion raisonnée du risque parasitaire à travers le respect d’un cahier de charge de protection de l’environnement, relatif notamment à la conservation d’espèces menacées telles que le lézard ocellé (Timon lepidus). Ces éleveurs pratiquent diverses activités ainsi que différents types d’élevage (ovins ou bovins à viande, bovins camarguais, caprins laitiers, chevaux de course). Des entretiens semi-directifs ont permis de décrire leurs pratiques et de comprendre comment ils intégraient la gestion raisonnée du risque parasitaire dans leur stratégie. Des coprologies ont été réalisées afin de déterminer le taux d’infestation des troupeaux par les endoparasites gastro-intestinaux, et de préconiser des traitements ciblés utilisant des molécules non écotoxiques pour l’environnement ou/et des alternatives efficaces, dont la stratégie doit être adaptée selon le type d’élevage et l’espèce. Quatre-vingt pour cent des éleveurs se sont orientés vers une stratégie raisonnée sans forcément en avoir conscience puisqu’ils traitaient rarement leurs animaux et étaient dans l’ensemble soucieux d’appliquer les bonnes modalités de traitement. Néanmoins, ils semblaient avoir besoin d’un accompagnement rapproché pour le diagnostic, le choix du moment du traitement et les molécules à utiliser, ainsi que pour la gestion des mouvements des animaux entre les parcelles. L’étude a montré le rôle essentiel des vétérinaires praticiens dans ce type d’approche. Cependant, un travail de sensibilisation et de formation doit être organisé afin de favoriser leur implication.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN GI-GI (GROUP INVESTIGATION-GUIDED INQUIRY) PADA MATERI SUHU DAN PERUBAHANNYA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR DAN KETERAMPILAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA SMP
Authors: Ningsih Endah Suliasti , Supeno Supeno , Ahmad Nur
Published: July 2022

This research aims to examine the effect of the GI-GI (Group Investigation-Guided Inquiry) learning model on the learning outcomes and problem-solving skills of junior high school students in science instruction. The type of research used is quasi-experimental (quasi-research), including quantitative analysis. The research sample was selected using the purposive sampling technique; the samples obtained were class VII B as the experimental class and VII C as the control class from SMP Negeri 3 Rambi Puji. Data collection techniques consist of tests, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique of this study used the Independent Sample T-test. The results of this research are the GI-GI (Group Investigation-Guided Inquiry) learning model has a significant effect on the learning outcomes of junior high school students. Furthermore, the GI-GI (Group Investigation-Guided Inquiry) learning model significantly affects the problem-solving skills of junior high school students.

 

 

Keywords: group investigation-guided inquiry, learning outcomes, problem-solving skills.
Optimization of the extraction of antioxidants from stinging nettle leaf using response surface methodology
Authors: Vajic Una-Jovana , Zivkovic Jelena , Ivanov Milan , Jovovic Djurdjica , Savikin Katarina , Bugarski Branko , Mihailovic-Stanojevic Nevena
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study was to optimize the parameters of the extraction of total flavonoids from stinging nettle leaf. Comparison of the effects of different solvents on total flavonoid content showed that, regardless of extraction time, aqueous-methanolic extracts had higher total flavonoid content than aqueous-ethanolic extracts. So, full factorial design and response surface methodology (RSM) were employed to estimate the effects of methanol content (50, 75, and 100 %) and extraction time (30, 60, and 90 minutes) on total flavonoid content and antioxidant capacities of the extracts. RSM analysis showed that methanol content in the solvent influenced significantly total flavonoid content and FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power Assay) antioxidant capacity, while extraction time had no significant effect on either of the responses. Extraction parameters for maximal total flavonoid content were estimated to be 69 % aqueous-methanol and 67 min, and 65 % aqueous-methanol and 83 min for maximal FRAP antioxidant capacity. DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) antioxidant capacity was not significantly affected by extraction time or methanol percentage in the solvent.
Surface catalytic mechanism-theoretical study under conditions of differential square-wave voltammetry
Authors: Gulaboski Rubin , Mirceski Valentin
Published: July 2022

Differential square-wave voltammetry (DSWV) is the most recent modification of square-wave voltammetry (SWV) developed for advancing the performances of the technique for both analytical and kinetics applications. The differential current-measuring protocol in DSWV leads to improved voltammetric features of the forward and backward current components, in particular when slow i.e., quasireversible or irreversible electrode reactions are studied. In the present theoretical work catalytic electrode mechanism of surface bounded redox species (surface EC’ mechanism) is studied under conditions of the new technique, where E denotes the electrode reaction and C’ refers to the irreversible follow-up regenerative chemical reaction. Presented theoretical data provides a general overview of the EC’ reaction scheme, implying some specific voltammetric features which can be exploited for estimation of relevant physical parameters of the electrode reaction E and the regenerative chemical reaction C’.
СПЕЦИФІКА УПРАВЛІННЯ МІЖНАРОДНИМИ КОНТРАКТАМИ В УМОВАХ COVID-19
Authors: Чорній В. , Дергачов Є.
Published: July 2022

В статті розглянуто тенденції впливу пандемії COVID-19 на економічну активність окремих секторів економіки, наслідки карантинних обмежень в національний та світовій економіці. Впровадження карантину в економічній системі спровокувало зниження купівельної спроможності та доходів населення, відбулась зупинка транспортних та фінансових операцій та комунікацій, виникла потреба розвитку соціальної та медичної сфер. Це потребувало перерозподілу капіталу та активізації резервів. В результаті вдалось знизити темпи зниження основних макроекономічних показників. Окремі сектори економіки в глобальних викликах переорієнтуватись на цифрові технології й успішно їх застосовують. Такі зміни дозволили зберегти міжнародні контракти та економічні відносини. В подальшому управління міжнародними контрактами в після кризовому періоду буде базуватись на цифрових комунікаціях, доступності ІТ-технологій та логістики поширення продукції, соціально-психологічних та інституційних впливах.
АЛГОРИТМ ПРИЙНЯТТЯ МАРКЕТИНГОВИХ РІШЕНЬ
Authors: Юдіна Н. В.
Published: July 2022

Маркетинг як концепція управління підприємством пройшов чотири стадії свого розвитку. З одного боку, сучасний етап його еволюції, Маркетинг 4.0, передбачає процес прийняття маркетингових рішень в умовах високої невизначеності. З іншого боку, цей етап вимагає від маркетологів спроможності розробляти, запускати та управляти стартап-проектами у промислових масштабах, що означає їх велику кількість. Такі умови потребують швидкого прийняття маркетингових рішень, їх автоматизації, що узгоджується з принципами концепції Індустрії 4.0. Однак процесам автоматизації процесів прийняття маркетингових рішень мають передувати процеси їх алгоритмізації. Однак основні методики управління маркетинговою діяльністю пов’язані з високоінтелектуальною діяльністю маркетолога, для якої характерна нечітка логіка, гнучкість. Це визначає головну причину відсутності докладного алгоритму дій маркетолога при прийнятті маркетингових рішень, зокрема в частині проведення SWOT-аналізу. У статті запропонований алгоритм процесу прийняття маркетингових рішень, в основу якого покладено принципи роботу мозку людини, зокрема логічний і емоційний процеси оброблення великої кількості інформації. Це дало змогу пояснити та удосконалити процес проведення ситуаційного аналізу факторів маркетингового середовища, зокрема в частині проведення конкурентного аналізу, а також SWOT-аналізу, який був представлений у вигляді переліку механічних дій. Такий алгоритм у подальшому може бути переведений у програмний код, що дасть змогу вивільнити інтелектуальний ресурс маркетингової діяльності для вирішення більш стратегічних завдань. З іншого боку, запропоновані удосконалення процесу прийняття маркетингових рішень також управляють роботою мозку маркетолога, дають змогу сконцентруватися на розробці відповідних маркетингових рішень, що особливо важливо в умовах великих обсягів хаотичної інформації, що має бути проаналізовано маркетологом. Це дає змогу розробляти більш ефективні маркетингові рішення в умовах невизначеності.