bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transhümanizmin Penceresinden Aile: İslami Perspektifte Bir İnceleme
Authors: Pehlivan Mehmet
Published: December 2024

İnsanoğlu, uygarlık tarihi boyunca bilimsel ve teknolojik gelişmelerden faydalanmış, çeşitli yaşam serüvenlerinde kendisini buna göre şekillendirmiştir. Teknolojinin gelişmesiyle birlikte insan, bilim ve teknolojinin hem öznesi hem de nesnesi konumunda olmuştur. Teknolojiyi etkilerken özne, teknolojiden etkilenirken ise nesne pozisyonunda görev yapmıştır. Yirmi birinci yüzyılda teorikten mekaniğe, mekanikten bilişim ve sibernetiğe evrilen insanlık, transhümanizm ile yeni bir boyut kazanmıştır. Transhümanizm; insanın geliştirilmesi ve birtakım robotik yapay müdahalelerle “insan-ötesi” diye adlandırılan bir forma taşınması amacına bağlı bir düşüncedir. Vücutta yapılacak bazı değişikliklerle daha uzun ömre sahip olunacağı, bunun akabinde bilişsel kapasitemizin artacağı, en iyi, en güçlü, en sağlıklı, en yetenekli olma yönünde insanın reddedemeyeceği çok çekici vaatler de bulunmaktadır. Transhümanizm, insanlık ailesinin değerinden ziyade teknolojinin değerine önem vermektedir. Bu çalışmamızda, henüz araştırma geliştirme sürecinde olan ancak toplumsal değişime yönelik önemli bir tetikleyici durumundaki transhümanizmin, aileye bakan yönü araştırılmıştır. Transhümanizmin, aileye yönelik amaç ve hedefleri, insanlığa sunduğu vaatleri, aile ile ilgili iddia ve meydan okumaları derinlemesine araştırılmış buna yönelik nitel bir çalışma ortaya konmuştur. Araştırmanın giriş bölümünde araştırmanın problem durumuna, araştırmanın amacı ve önemine, sınırlılıklarına yer verilmiştir. Araştırmanın birinci bölümünde transhümanizmin tanımı, felsefesi, özellikleri ile ilgili kuramsal bir çerçeve oluşturulmuştur. İkinci bölümde, transhümanizmin aileye etkisi, aile-din ilişkisi ekseninde Türk aile yapımızın hem yaşamakta olduğu hem de yaşaması muhtemel dönüşümler transhümanizm perspektifinden ele alınmıştır. Son bölümde ise elde edilen bulgulardan yola çıkarak sonuç ve önerilere yer verilmiştir.
Stopping DNA Damage: A Newly Discovered Protein-Enhancing DNA Repair Mechanisms
Authors:   Anatomical Researches and Skills Centre, Tbilisi, Georgia, Svanishvili Giorgi
Published: December 2024

Endogenous factors, such as reactive oxygen species, and exogenous factors, including ionizing radiation, ultraviolet light, and chemical agents frequently cause DNA damage. This damage compromises genomic stability, leading to mutations, cellular dysfunction, and diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. To counteract these threats, cells utilize DNA repair pathways including direct reversal, base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, mismatch repair, and double-strand break (DSB) repair. These mechanisms are essential for maintaining genomic integrity and ensuring the accurate transfer of genetic information.

 Deinococcus radiodurans exhibits extraordinary resistance to DNA-damaging agents through a combination of strategies, including an efficient DNA repair system and specialized DNA damage response proteins. Among these, DdrC is a unique DNA-binding protein that recognizes and stabilizes damaged DNA, preventing single-strand breaks from escalating into DSBs. Structural studies show that DdrC functions as a dimer with two distinct DNA-binding sites, enabling it to scan DNA for lesions and compact damaged regions. This compaction not only stabilizes DNA but also aids in preserving nucleoid integrity under extreme ­conditions.

 The ability of DdrC to bind and compact damaged DNA suggests potential applications in medicine and biotechnology. In cancer therapy, DdrC could disrupt repair mechanisms in tumor cells, enhancing the effects of existing treatments. Its role in stabilizing DNA makes it a candidate for mitigating age-related genomic instability and protecting neurons in neurodegenerative diseases. However, challenges remain, including its bacterial origin, the need for adaptation to human systems, and the development of precise delivery methods.

 This review provides an overview of DNA damage and repair mechanisms, the properties of DdrC, and its potential for advancing DNA repair-based therapies. While further research is required, DdrC represents a promising step toward innovative approaches to addressing genomic instability.
Artificial intelligence-driven precision medicine in cancer treatment
Authors:   Freelance Writer, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Hassane Maya
Published: December 2024

Cancer continues to be a global health challenge, with millions of new cases and deaths each year. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing cancer care by enhancing precision medicine approaches. This review focuses on AI’s applications in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment planning of the four most prevalent cancers in both genders. AI-driven tools have enhanced the precision of breast cancer diagnosis, reduced false positives in prostate cancer screening by up to 50%, and enhanced non-invasive diagnosis of both lung and colorectal cancers. AI models have demonstrated significant improvements in most aspects of cancer management, including reduction of treatment delays and improvement of clinical outcomes, making them critical for individualized treatment strategies.
Evasion of the Host Innate Immune System by Pathogenic Bacteria
Authors:   Independent Researcher and Consultant, San Diego, California 92111, USA, Matsunaga Naoko
Published: December 2024

Bacterial pathogens have evolved clever strategies to manipulate host immune responses to their advantage. They employ various mechanisms to evade bacterial clearance by the host, leading to persistent and sometimes life-threatening infections. Early innate immune responses are critical for the host to develop adaptive immune responses. If these early innate immune responses are suppressed, it can hinder the body’s antibacterial defense, resulting in serious health consequences before adaptive immune responses can take effect. In this overview, we first review our basic knowledge and recent insights into the host’s antibacterial innate immune responses, particularly focusing on pattern recognition receptors, the complement system, and inflammatory responses during the early stages of infection. We then discuss the relevant mechanisms that bacterial pathogens use to threaten human health. We highlight how pathogenic bacteria can maneuver the antibacterial defense system through various tactics, including surface modification to evade
host recognition, molecular mimicry, and the production of enzymes to manipulate host cell signaling ­pathways. Additionally, we explore their strategies for evading complement action and suppressing phagocyte functions. We have selected clinically important and challenging bacteria as examples, including ­Yersinia, Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Brucella melitensis, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These examples are presented at both the functional and molecular levels. Studying the complex interactions between hosts and pathogens is an exciting research field. Understanding the strategies that bacteria use to evade host innate immune responses opens up promising opportunities to counteract these escape strategies. Ultimately, this research aims to provide innovative treatment approaches to manage challenging bacterial infections.
Klasifikasi Kelayakan Penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai Bagi UMKM di Kota Cimahi Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Sugianto Castaka Agus , Sari Putri Nurlaela
Published: December 2024

Dinas Sosial Kota Cimahi merupakan bagian dari instansi pemerintahan di Kota Cimahi. Dinas Sosial melaksanakan program yang ditetapkan pemerintah, yaitu program Bantuan Langsung Tunai untuk UMKM. Dalam pelaksanaan program ini, banyak pelaku UMKM yang mengeluh karena tidak menerima bantuan, sementara beberapa pelaku UMKM lainnya dianggap memiliki usaha besar dan pendapatan yang cukup justru mendapatkan bantuan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini melakukan pengolahan informasi dengan menggunakan data mining untuk mengelompokkan Kelayakan Penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai bagi UMKM di Kota Cimahi dengan menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes. Diharapkan hasil dari proses ini dapat digunakan sebagai bahan evaluasi bagi pemerintah. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti mengkategorikan data penerima bantuan langsung tunai UMKM menjadi “Layak” dan “Tidak Layak” dengan menggunakan teknik klasifikasi dalam data mining melalui Algoritma Naïve Bayes. Model data mining dihasilkan menggunakan RapidMiner, dengan nilai Probabilitas untuk kelas “Layak” sebesar 0,485 yang dibulatkan menjadi 0,48, sedangkan nilai Probabilitas untuk kelas “Tidak Layak” adalah 0,515 yang dibulatkan menjadi 0,51. Dari total 202 data untuk class “Layak” sebanyak 98 data, dan class “Tidak Layak” sebanyak 104 data. Dengan melakukan 3 (tiga) opsi pengujian yaitu 1 (satu) kali uji coba, 5 fold cross validation, dan 10 fold cross validation, algoritma Naïve Bayes menunjukkan tingkat Akurasi 100%, Presisi 100%, Recall 100%, dan AUC 1.00. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil pengujian dengan algoritma Naïve Bayes adalah signifikan.
 
Kata Kunci— Kelayakan, data mining, klasifikasi, algoritma naïve bayes
Authors: Yuliana Ade , Septiani Rafa
Published: December 2024

Currently, motorcycles have become an essential need for many people in Indonesia, but the traffic accident rate involving motorcycles, especially among teenagers, is still very high. This study aims to develop and test an Android-based educational game application using Construct 2, with the hope of increasing teenagers' knowledge about safe driving rules. The research methodology used is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), which consists of six stages: concept, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution. The results of the User Acceptance Test (UAT) showed that the Motorcycle Safety Riding Game Mobile Based Application functioned as expected with a user satisfaction rate of 88.5%, categorized as good. This application successfully increased knowledge about motorcycle safety among teenagers. In conclusion, this application not only effectively meets the educational needs for motorcycle safety, but also offers significant potential for further development, such as improving visual quality, enhancing user experience, and adding more varied content to reach a broader audience.
Authors: Perdana Rangga Satria , Wiharko Teguh , Garnia Erna , Nurwathi Nurwathi , Hadijah Hady Siti , Manaf Khaerul
Published: December 2024

The rapid development of information technology as a supporting medium for business processes is increasingly out of control. The advancement of technology and information systems is transforming the business world. Agro Edu Wisata Baruimun Hill is a tourist destination currently being developed to provide experiences in tourism and knowledge sharing about farming. Object-oriented is a system or application development method that aligns with user needs and implementation. The identified problems are detailed using Use Case Diagrams and Activity Diagrams to outline the design of the website. The actors using this website include two roles: admin and user/visitor. The design of this informative website can serve as a marketing medium for Agro Edu Wisata Baruimun Hill, aiming to broaden information dissemination without the constraints of space and time. The design of the ticket booking form on the website can also help organize the recording and reporting of visitor numbers at Agro Edu Wisata Baruimun Hill more effectively.
Pandemic-Informed Principal: Lessons Learned In Urban Schools
Authors: Kuran Michael , Rhode Jason , Burgin Ximena , Ekici Niyazi
Published: December 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the schooling processes in K-12 systems. Principals navigated many challenges both during remote online learning and after returning to in-person education. This study explored the processes that 11 charter high school principals experienced during the pandemic. Using thematic analysis of interview data from 11 school principals, researchers aimed to understand how urban school principals’ perceptions towards online education practices in underprivileged communities have changed towards both online learning and schooling in general during the covid-19 pandemic. The goal of this examination is to then make recommendations for systemic reform. Five themes emerged: 1) school principals’ differing experiences with online learning during the pandemic, 2) challenges and opportunities in transitioning to online learning during the pandemic, 3) equity problems, 4) perspectives of school principals on online learning during the pandemic, and 5) shifts in school principals’ perceptions of online learning. Findings suggest important implications for principals, district leaders, policymakers, and researchers.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Transabdominal Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy Taking Transvaginal Ultrasound as the Gold Standard
Authors: Mamoona Sattar  , Shandana Khan
Published: December 2024

Background: The diagnostic accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy has rarely been studied in our population. Hence, the study has been planned. Objective: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, transvaginal ultrasound was used as the gold standard. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of Radiology, Northwest General & Research Centre, Peshawar, from 12th June 2022 until 12th December 2022. Patients aged 15--45 years presenting with signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy were enrolled. Transabdominal ultrasound was performed, and the diagnostic accuracy was compared with that of transvaginal ultrasound to determine the diagnostic accuracy. The data were analysed via SPSS version 25. Results: A total of 143 patients were enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 30.01±5.518 years. The majority of the patients were aged less than 30 years (n = 84, 58.7%). The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound were 93.9%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 57.8% and 94.4%, respectively. Conclusion: The clinical spectrum of ectopic pregnancy is very wide. Transabdominal ultrasound is a useful noninvasive diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.
INTERFERÊNCIA DE MEDICAMENTOS EM EXAMES LABORATORIAIS: DESAFIOS PARA UM DIAGNÓSTICO PRECISO
Authors: Labbate Kalil Leonardo , Carneiro De Oliveira Ítalo
Published: December 2024

Introdução: A interferência de medicamentos nos exames laboratoriais é um fator relevante que pode comprometer a precisão diagnóstica e o tratamento clínico. A fase pré-analítica, responsável por até 68% dos erros laboratoriais, destaca-se por sua complexidade e pela influência de variáveis como o uso de medicamentos, tabagismo e condições preexistentes. Objetivo:
Identificar as principais interferências medicamentosas em exames laboratoriais, destacando os impactos dessas alterações nos resultados e sugerindo estratégias para mitigá-las.Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura utilizando bases de dados científicas. Foram selecionados artigos que abordam a influência de medicamentos, como anti-hipertensivos, diuréticos, antidiabéticos e anticoncepcionais, em exames laboratoriais. Discussão:
Os resultados mostraram que medicamentos como o propranolol, captopril e metformina podem alterar significativamente parâmetros bioquímicos e hematológicos, levando a diagnósticos equivocados. A comunicação entre o laboratório e o paciente, aliada à capacitação das equipes, foi apontada como essencial para minimizar tais interferências. Conclusão:
A implementação de anamnese detalhada, treinamento contínuo e protocolos padronizados é indispensável para reduzir os impactos das interferências medicamentosas, promovendo maior confiabilidade nos resultados e segurança no atendimento clínico.
DESCONSTRUINDO A TIPOLOGIA DO ROMANCE POLICIAL
Authors: Cazani Júnior Luís Enrique
Published: December 2024

Este artigo parte do texto Tipologia do Romance Policial, que foi escrito por Tzvetan Todorov (2013). Recupera a historicidade da narrativa de mistério, das condições de surgimento até sua negação, que culminou com o aparecimento da história negra e suspense. Além do mais, aprofunda as considerações do autor acerca do suspense como gênero literário com a análise de Puzzle for Fiends (1977), Puzzle for Wantons (1977) e The Talented Mr. Ripley (2012).
VOZES DE RETRATOS ÍNTIMOS, DE TAIASMIN OHNMACHT E CARTAS A UM HOMEM NEGRO QUE AMEI, DE FABIANE ALBUQUERQUE
Authors: Matte Braun Ana Beatriz
Published: December 2024

Este artigo examina o modo como duas escritoras brasileiras exploram diferentes formas de falar de si ao mesmo tempo em que abordam os desafios identitários advindos da intersecção de preconceitos de cunho racial, social e de gênero. Orientada por uma perspectiva teórica de cariz decolonial, a análise trata de Vozes de retratos íntimos (2021), de Taiasmin Ohnmacht, e Cartas a um homem negro que amei (2022), de Fabiane Albuquerque. Ambas as autoras empregam a escrita de si como meio para analisar a memória familiar e seus percursos identitários no mundo contemporâneo.
MATIZES DO PROTAGONISMO DE UMA MULHER NEGRA ENCARCERADA EM MINHA CARNE (2020), DE PRETA FERREIRA
Authors: Silva Ana beatriz Aquino da , Milreu Isis
Published: December 2024

O objetivo deste estudo é realizar uma leitura de Minha Carne: diário de uma prisão (2020), de Preta Ferreira, a partir do conceito de escrevivência, cunhado pela escritora Conceição Evaristo (2005), a fim de investigar como a protagonista dessa obra se autorepresenta, bem como problematiza questões de raça, gênero e classe nesta narrativa. Observa-se que a trajetória da protagonista durante o seu encarceramento revela a intersecção de suas experiências pessoais com uma luta coletiva por justiça social, solidificando sua identidade como uma mulher negra resiliente e consciente de seu papel no combate às desigualdades sociais, ao racismo e ao sexismo.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Silva Rosemere Ferreira da
Published: December 2024

Apresentação do dossiê.
إشكالات الترجمة من التركية إلى العربية لدى الطلاب الأتراك: دراسة تقابلية
Authors: إسماعيل رمضان هاني
Published: December 2024

تتباين الأسرة اللغوية لكلٍّ من اللغتين العربية والتركية، وهو ما يمثِّل تحديًا لدى المترجمين والمتعلِّمين من الأتراك، ولا سيما المبتدئين منهم، فقد لَحِظَ الباحثُ جملةً من الأخطاء الشائعة في الترجمة، ناتجة عن ذلك التباين لدى طلاب المرحلة الجامعية في كليَّات الإلهيَّات، وفي محاولة لتوصيف هذه الإشكالات وحصْرِها ينطلق هذا البحث من فحْصِ مجموعة من ترجمات الطلبة الأتراك في كليَّات الإلهيَّات واستقرائها، معتمدًا منهجي التحليل التقابلي وتحليل الأخطاء.
Building Bridges between the Education Systems of the Muslim World and the West: The Case of Somalia
Authors: Ahmed Adanweli Abdullahi
Published: December 2024

Aim of the Study: This study explored Building Bridges between the Education Systems of the Muslim World and the West: The Case of Somalia.
Methodology: Employing a qualitative methodology, it analyzes historical documents, academic literature, and case studies to identify patterns and implications of educational dualism.
Findings: The findings reveal that while Islamic education emphasizes spiritual and moral values, Western education prioritizes secular and empirical knowledge, often leading to fragmented educational philosophies in Somalia. It was highlighted the marginalization of Islamic principles in favor of Western pedagogical methods, particularly in urban areas. This dualism creates disconnection between intellectual and spiritual development, challenging Somalia's ability to balance modern demands with cultural and religious identities.
Conclusion: The study concludes that integrating Islamic principles into all educational sectors is essential for fostering a unified, morally grounded, and intellectually competent society. The researcher suggested the following Recommendations include curriculum reform that combines Islamic and modern subjects, teacher training to incorporate ethical teachings, policy support for Islamic education, and the modernization of Quranic schools to ensure their relevance in the contemporary educational landscape.
Análisis de la situación actual del plan de estudios de la carrera de Licenciatura en Administración en la modalidad de educación a distancia en el Instituto Tecnológico de Morelia TECNM.
Authors: Pantoja Ayala Arturo , Silva Trigueros José Elías
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación consistió en la determinación de la situación actual del Plan de estudios de la carrera de Lic. en Administración, en su modalidad de Educación a Distancia, en el Instituto Tecnológico de Morelia, del Tecnológico Nacional de México, que se desarrolló como respuesta de la comunidad estudiantil y docente, luego de atravesar por la situación pandémica a la que la Organización Mundial de la Salud nos remitiera con la declaración del Covid-19 como nueva enfermedad en contagio a nivel mundial, dando lugar así a modalidades virtuales como la nueva normalidad en que se imparten los aprendizajes a la par del temor y la desigualdad social que impera de manera generalizada.
Por tanto, se hizo necesario observar cómo propuesta la humanización de los agentes educadores, del sistema y la sociedad en general para contribuir con esta nueva modalidad de acercar los conocimientos a los educandos de los diferentes estratos sociales, generar empatía para comprender que la gran mayoría no cuenta con acceso a las herramientas tecnológicas y mucho menos a la manipulación de éstas, de tal forma que se requiere la injerencia de todos los sectores para seguir construyendo y formando a las nuevas generaciones.
O INSTITUTO DE PESQUISAS E ESTUDOS AFRO-BRASILEIROS (IPEAFRO) NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO ANTIRRACISTA
Authors: Luis Barros Reis - Natal, RN (Brasil) Heverton
Published: December 2024

O Instituto de Pesquisas e Estudos Afro-brasileiros (IPEAFRO) é um acervo público e gratuito, que tem como missão, valorizar a história, a memória e as culturas negras africanas e afro-brasileira.  Neste sentido, objetiva-se refletir sobre a educação antirracista promovida pelo IPEAFRO, dando visibilidade ao acervo do instituto. O objetivo associa-se à pergunta: como o IPEAFRO promove uma educação antirracista? Para tal feito, adota-se uma metodologia histórico-crítica e técnica bibliográfica. Pelas análises do Ipeafro, estima-se uma nova história do negro no ensino brasileiro, em especial, pelo realce da trajetória e do legado do Abdias Nascimento nas lutas contra o racismo ao longo do século XX expresso nos variados documentos do acervo. Por fim, espera-se contribuir para a divulgação do acervo e servir como aliado para o ensino das histórias e culturas africanas e afro-brasileiras.
تكنولوجيا إجراءات التقاضي وثقة المتقاضين في تطبيقها
Authors: عبدالعالي سعيد
Published: December 2024

تهدف الدراسة الى القاء الضوء على تأثير التكنولوجيا على التقاضي ، وحيث نحاول عرض ماهية التقاضي الالكتروني ، والتجارب العربية في مجال التقاضي التكنولوجي او الالكتروني أو التقاضي عن بعد، وكذلك نشير الى التجارب العربية في مجال التقاضي الالكتروني ، وخصائص القضاء الرقمي والمحاكم الافتراضية الى جانب عرض اهم التحديات او المعوقات التي قد تواجه التقاضي الالكتروني في الدول العربية.
اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج التحليلي المقارن لبيان النصوص المتعلقة بالضمانات المتعلقة بحماية المتقاضين في القضاء الالكتروني ، والتعرف على تجارب الدول العربية في مسار القضاء الالكتروني أو القضاء عن بعد.
توصلت الدراسة الى أن التقاضي الالكتروني يساهم في تحسين سرعة العمل في نظام العدالة، حيث يمكن استخدام التكنولوجيا لتسريع اجراءات التقاضي وتنفيذ الأحكام.، ويقلل التكاليف، حيث يمكن استخدام التكنولوجيا لتحسين كفاءة العمل وتقليل الاجراءات الورقية والمتعلقة بالإجراءات الإدارية
كما توصلت الى عدم تفاعل التشريعات النافذة مع التشريعات الحديثة العالمية والقوانين النموذجية التي صدرت عن   الامم المتحدة وخاصة التشريعات الارشادية المتعلقة باستخدام الوسائل الالكترونية في المعاملات المدنية  والتجارية .
كشف الأسرار عمّا تعرض له جمع الجوامع من الاختصار
Authors: الشلماني أحمد
Published: December 2024

يتناول هذا البحث قضية ادعاء ابن السبكي تعذّر اختصار كتابه "جمع الجوامع" وتعسّر نقصانه، وأنّه لا يقوم بذلك إلا من كان مبذراً مبتراً، وما هو سبب هذا الادعاء؟ وكيف أقدم زكريا الأنصاري على اختصاره في كتابه "لب الأصول" متجاهلا ًهذا الادعاء؟ ومن أجل الكشف عن هذه القضية فقد تناول البحث تحليل مقدمة وخاتمة هذين الكتابين، للوقوف على حقيقة ادعاء ابن السبكي، ولمعرفة منهج زكريا الأنصاري ومسلكه في عملية الاختصار، ثم تناول البحث دراسة نماذج مختارة من المسائل التي قام زكريا بتبديلها من حيث ذكر المعتمد وتوضيح المبهم وحذف الخلاف والأسماء مع الزيادات التي زادها. ثم تعرّض البحث لذكر بعض ملاحظات العلماء على كتاب "جمع الجوامع"، وتناول خلال ذلك معنى المختصرات والمتون، وختم بذكر ما يمنحه الله تعالى من نعمة العلم والفهم  لمن تقدّم من العلماء ولمن تأخّر.
Zines as a dominant form of alternative book publishing in the first decades of the XXI century in Siberia
Authors: Metel'kov Anton Sergeevich
Published: December 2024

The object of the study is the Siberian zines of the 2000s - early 2020s, the subject is their genesis and evolution in the context of general trends characteristic of alternative book publishing. The purpose of the work is to identify and clarify the factors of the formation and development of zine culture in Siberia, to conduct a preliminary classification of zines according to formal and functional characteristics. The article aims to present a wide range of little-known sources, compare them, trace the features of the genre characteristic of various historical periods, and indicate the continuity of the tradition of uncensored printing, starting from the subcultural samizdat of the Soviet era. Using the comparative historical method, various stages of the formation of the Zine phenomenon were analyzed in comparison with real historical conditions. Source-based and statistical methods, as well as the method of content analysis, were used to classify the array of publications into separate categories and formulate generalizations about their thematic spectrum. The paper identifies two main sources of origin of Russian zines in the 21st century: Western zines and subcultural (musical) samizdat of the 1980s. The evolution of alternative book publishing from the 1980s to the 2000s is traced. An attempt is made to classify, within the framework of which literary, musical, artistic, local history zines and personal zines are highlighted. Functionally, creative, informational, educational, research publications, as well as a wide range of reflective publications stand out among the azines. For the first time, a large range of sources is introduced into scientific circulation, and a representative cross-section of the Siberian zine culture is given (Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Omsk, Tomsk, Kemerovo, Barnaul, Irkutsk, Norilsk). The data presented in the article can serve for further research of zine culture and alternative book publishing in general.
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Historical Costumes of Dyak E.I. Ukraintsev's Chambers Owners: historiographical and source analysis
Authors: Taktasheva Elvira Edgarovna , Gerts Emiliya Vladimirovna
Published: December 2024

Virtual 3D reconstruction of historical costumes is becoming significant in preserving cultural heritage. This article focuses on preparing materials for reconstructing the attire of Field Marshals Mikhail Mikhailovich Golitsyn (1675-1730) and Alexander Mikhailovich Golitsyn (1718-1783), who owned the chambers of Dyak Yemelyan Ignatievich Ukraintsev in Moscow's Bely Gorod (White City). To provide deeper context, the history of Ukraintsev's chambers has been thoroughly examined, identifying key historical figures and their roles in shaping this architectural monument's destiny. The study analyzes existing research on historical costumes and the evolution of Russian military uniforms in the 18th century, from Peter the Great's reforms to those of Paul I. Special attention is paid to studying and identifying the distinctive features of the Field Marshal's parade uniform – the highest military rank in the Russian Empire established by Peter I. This work continues a larger project focused on the virtual reconstruction of the historical landscape of Moscow's Bely Gorod. The need to develop a comprehensive methodology for the virtual reconstruction of Field Marshals' parade uniforms from the period under study stems from the absence of specimens available for direct digitization through photogrammetry. This publication is the first of two interconnected articles on this topic. The subsequent work will present an analysis of existing experience in studying historical costumes in the context of virtual reconstruction, considering current trends in this field. The practical outcome of this work is the 3D visualization of uniforms based on historical patterns using modern technologies, as well as the presentation of animated models of M.M. Golitsyn and A.M. Golitsyn in the authentic historical environment of Moscow's Bely Gorod. The methodological value of the study lies in synthesizing virtual 3D reconstruction methods with historical costume reconstruction, combining digital technologies with traditional approaches to studying historical clothing.
Effect of Alkyd and Polyester Resin Compositions on Corrosion Resistance, Blistering, and Adhesion in utilization of Oily Sludge as Anti-rust Coating Material
Authors:   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas  Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia, Kakalang Gerets Land , Kristianto Yohanes David ,   Project Quality, Vetco Gray Pte Ltd, 2 Benoi Road, Singapore 629876, Soedarsono Johny Wahyuadi ,   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas  Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia, jwsono@metal.ui.ac.id
Published: December 2024

Oil sludge is a waste derived from upstream and downstream activities of the oil and gas industry which
is estimated at 10,000 tonnes generated from all PERTAMINA downstream activities spread across
various fields, processing units and depots throughout Indonesia. Oil sludge has the same characteristics
as asphalt, where asphalt in previous studies can be used as an anti-rust coating, so that the handling of
oily sludge can be topped up by reusing and having its own added value. The purpose of this research is
to utilise waste oily sludge as an alternative anti-rust coating material and compare alkyd resin and
polyester resin on corrosion resistance, adhesion resistance, and pinhole characteristics of anti-rust
coating materials. The method used in this research is that the oily sludge added to the forming
ingredients for the coating, namely: CaCaO3 (Calcium Carbonate), resin (polyester and alkyd), asphalt,
wax and additives with a certain composition. The effect of adding 20 g resin will improve the corrosion
resistance, blistering, and adhesion. Alkyd resins produce better corrosion and blistering resistance than
polyester resins, where there is a 31% decrease in rust width for alkyd resins and 9% for polyester resins.
As for adhesion, good results were obtained for both resins. In the pin holes test, pin holes were found
to form in both resins. While in the atmospheric exposure test in the Tanjung Priok area, sample G1 was
found to have undercutting while samples G5 and G6 formed alligatoring.
Decoding protein phosphorylation during oocyte meiotic divisions using phosphoproteomics
Authors: Peshkin Leonid , Daldello Enrico Maria , Van Itallie Elizabeth , Sonnett Matthew , Kreuzer Johannes , Haas Wilhelm , Kirschner Marc W , Jessus Catherine
Published: December 2024

Oocyte meiotic divisions represent a critical process in sexual reproduction, as a diploid non-dividing oocyte is transformed into a haploid fertilizable egg, as a prelude for the subsequent embryonic divisions and differentiation. Although cell differentiation and proliferation are governed by transcription, oocyte maturation and early embryonic divisions depend entirely on changes in protein abundance and post- translational modifications. Here, we analyze the abundance and phosphorylation of proteins during
Xenopus
oocyte meiotic maturation. We reveal significant shifts in protein stability, related to spindle assembly, DNA replication and RNA-binding. Our analysis pinpoints broad changes in phosphorylation correlating with key cytological meiotic milestones, noteworthy changes in membrane trafficking, nuclear envelope disassembly and modifications in microtubule dynamics. Additionally, specific phosphorylation events target regulators of protein translation, Cdk1 and the Mos/MAPK pathway, thereby providing insight into the dynamics of Cdk1 activity, as related to the meiotic cell cycle. This study sheds light on the orchestration of protein dynamics and phosphorylation events during oocyte meiotic divisions, providing a rich resource for understanding the molecular pathways orchestrating meiotic progression in the frog, and most likely applicable to other vertebrate species.
Stack-Sorting Grammar
Authors: Medeiros David P.
Published: December 2024

I propose that, within local domains corresponding to extended projections, typologically possible information-neutral word orders are limited to the stack-sortable (231-avoiding) permutations of a universal head-complement-specifier linear order. This proposal explains and unifies some well-known but previously unrelated word order universals, while successfully generating phenomena that challenge traditional approaches. Applications include Cinque’s revision of Greenberg’s Universal 20, the Final-Over-Final Condition, a modified Head Movement Constraint allowing attested Long Head Movement, English Affix Hopping, Germanic cross-serial subject-verb dependencies, and Icelandic Stylistic Fronting. Extending the system to multiple extended projections requires stack-sorting in cycles, expanding the set of allowed orders.
A systematic analysis of positive and negative humour styles
Authors: Hussain Almas , Cerkez Yagmur
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the present study was to analyse the previous literature and identify the trend changes in studies of humour styles within four categories: psychological well-being, physical health, personality and counselling/therapy from 1995 to 2021. This systematic analysis included 65 articles published in different journals and available at SCOPUS, Taylor & Francis and PubMed databases. Results indicated that positive humour styles have a positive impact in all the four categories of study while negative humour styles affected individual’s lives negatively. Qualitative study and psychological well-being have dominated the field of humour studies. We see an increase in humour studies publication after the year 2016 with most publications appearing in 2017.
Study of Temperature Growth in Ceiling of Large-Space Compartment through Full-Scale Combustion Experiment
Authors: Kweon Oh-Sang
Published: December 2024

In this study, a full-scale combustion experiment was conducted to analyze the temperature growth in a large-space compartment where the entire compartment may not be exposed to flames and the combustibles do not burn completely. The full-scale combustion experiment was performed using ethanol as fuel, in a compartment with a steel frame measuring 5.0 (L) × 25 (W) × 5.0 (H) m, where twelve burners, each measuring 0.45 (L) × 0.45 (W) × 0.1 (H) m, were arranged. The experiment was conducted using two methods: simultaneous ignition of all the burners and ignition at regular intervals. The temperature changes were measured at 53 points on the ceiling. As a result of the experiment, the maximum temperature near the fire source in simultaneous ignition was 252.3 °C, while in delayed ignition, it reached 181.0 °C near the fire source. Additionally, at approximately 14.5 meters from the fire source, a sharp temperature drop followed by an increase was observed, indicating a characteristic division between the near-field region close to the fire source and the far-field region near the exit.
Measurement of Corneal Biomechanical Properties using Corneal Visualisation Scheimpflug Technology and Ocular Response Analyser in Healthy Saudi Female Adults: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Maqsood Farah , Aldossari Noura , Matrafi Menwah Al , Amina Musarat , Bawazir Maram M
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Corneal biomechanics is a relatively new discipline of research that focuses on the physical and biological interactions in the anterior part of the eye. Corneal biomechanics is influenced by a wide range of variables, including environmental influences, hydration, and hormone changes. Central Corneal Thickness (CCT), Intraocular Pressure (IOP), and age are other variables that might impact the corneas. The biomechanical properties of the cornea, at any level of cell to tissue to the sub-organ, might cause serious corneal diseases.

Aim: To measure the corneal biomechanial properties in healthy Saudi females.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Applied Medical Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 53 right eyes of Saudi female participants from April 2021 to April 2022. The IOP, CCT, and the corneal biomechanical properties at the first applanation (timeT1, velocity-V1, length-L1, deformation amplitude-DA1), second applanation (time-T2, velocity-V2, length-L2, deformation amplitude-DA2), highest concavity (Highest Concavity Time-HCT, Highest Concavity Radius-HCR, Highest Concavity Deformation Amplitude-HCDA), and Peak Distance (PD) were evaluated by using Corneal Visualisation Scheimpflug Technology (CST) whereas, Ocular Response Analyser (ORA) was used for the comparison of biomechanical properties. The statistical analysis of the data was done by applying statistical package IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 24) and conducting Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 20.74±1.89 years, mean Spherical Equivalent (SE) refraction was -1.41±1.97 Diopters (D), the mean IOP was 16.82±1.96 mmHg, and the mean CCT was 569.43±27.22 μm for the right eyes. The results showed that the two most affecting factors in the biomechanical parameters were IOP and CCT. A potential association was found between first applanation time (T1) and corneal speed during the first applanation (V1) for both IOP and CCT (p<0.001) in the linear regression analysis, while a significant difference was observed in V1 (p=0.029) in SE. In the second applanation, a significant association was found in T2 with IOP (p<0.001) and CCT, cord length of the second applanation (L2) with CCT, and V2 with SE, IOP, and CCT was observed. A significant association between time and SE (p=0.034) was notice in the highest concavity parameter. However, deformation amplitude exhibited the significant association between SE and IOP, radius with IOP and CCT, and the PD with SE, IOP, and CCT (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Most of the corneal biomechanical parameters were affected with CCT and IOP. Thus, the biomechanical characteristics of the cornea can be used to compare normal eyes with pathological eyes.
Development of Intelligest Yield Estimation System for Dragon Fruit Orchard Based on Image Processing
Authors: Chaudhari Dnyaneshwar R. , Patil S. B. , Ghatge J. S. , Gore A. M.
Published: December 2024

Dragon fruit, a tropical fruit renowned for its unique appearance and nutritional value, has gained significant popularity in recent years. The development of an intelligent yield estimation system for dragon fruit orchards can have broader implications for the agricultural industry. It can enable data-driven decision-making, improve supply chain management, and enhance market analysis. The system can also be integrated with existing farm management systems, precision agriculture technologies, and decision support systems to provide a comprehensive solution for farmers. The developed system has utilized advanced sensors and controllers to accurately count the number of fruits, measure their size, and calculate the yield. The detection performance was studied on the basis of accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, detection accuracy and yield estimation accuracy. The results obtained at different speeds of operation viz.  2 km/h, 3km/h and 4 km/h with different deep learning models viz. SSD, YOLOv2 and YOLOv3. The maximum size detection accuracy using SSD, YOLOv2, and YOLOv3 was 94.16 %, 92.69% and 94.74% respectively, observed at 2 km/h operating speed.  The developed yield estimation system can estimate the yield of dragon fruit with an average 93.92 % yield estimation accuracy at 2 km/h operating speed and 70 cm distance of camera from the tree using SSD model.
Factors Affecting the Income of Rural Households in the Midlands and the Northern Mountains, Vietnam: Evidence from Quantile Regression
Authors: Son Tran Minh , Van Tran Quang , Ha Nguyen Hong , Huyen Nguyen Thanh , Dieu Nguyen Thi Ngoc
Published: December 2024

To study the factors affecting the income of rural households in the Northern Midlands and Mountainous regions, Vietnam using both OLS regression methods and quantile regression at the same time, the analysis was based on the tabular dataset of 2,630 households filtered from the Vietnam Rural Household Resource Access Survey (VARHS) 2010 – 2018. The results show that gender, age, education and savings have a significant impact on household income, with gender disparities particularly pronounced in the lower income segments. Age of the household head has a positive impact on household income, but the magnitude of the effect is not large and varies by economic group. In addition, the role of ethnicity becomes more important in high-income segments, suggesting that access to resources and opportunities varies between social groups.
Evaluating the Protective Potential of Activated Charcoal against Tannic Acid-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Authors: George-Opuda Ibitoroko Maureen , Jenakumo John Oyindenyefa
Published: December 2024

Background: There is an increase in substance toxicity and abuse with tannic acid in developing countries in the past few years. Different substances, both chemical and traditional, have been used to neutralize or reduce the toxic effects of tannic acid poisoning.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the protective potential of activated charcoal against tannic acid-induced liver poisoning in rats.
Methodology: Twenty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups: negative control (NC), positive control (PC), and three activated charcoal treatment groups (ACG1, ACG2, and ACG3), each consisting of five rats. NC was neither induced with tannic acid nor treated with activated charcoal. PC was induced with 2260 mg/kg tannic acid but not treated. ACG1, ACG2, and ACG3 were induced with 2260 mg/kg tannic acid and treated with activated charcoal at concentrations of 0.01 mg/ml, 0.02 mg/ml, and 0.03 mg/ml, respectively, starting on the 6th day after induction. Blood samples were collected via cardiac puncture to assess liver function.
Results: The results showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in liver parameters (AST, ALT, ALP, and albumin) following tannic acid poisoning, while a significant reduction (p<0.05) in the same parameters was observed after the administration of activated charcoal.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates that tannic acid induces hepatotoxicity, while activated charcoal shows potential in mitigating the toxic effects.
Gully Category, Slope Position and Soil Depth Studies of ‘Acid Sand’: Their Effects Upon Soil Physical Properties in Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: O. A . Essien, , I. J. Sam, , U. C Udoinyang,
Published: December 2024

The menace of gully erosion is quite alarming on soils of coastal plain sands of southeastern Nigeria. Consequent upon this, a study was conducted to determine effect of Gully Categories, gully slope position and soil depth affect soil properties on coastal plain sand, Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigeria. The study was conducted in nine (9) gully erosion sites. The gullies were grouped into three broad categories based on their dynamics namely, Active gullies, Meta stable gullies and Stabilized/old gullies at three Gully slope positions of upper slope, middle slope and Lower Slope with a control site. Samples were collected with a spade at 0-20cm and 20-50cm depths. Data generated were fitted into a 3 x 3 x 2 factorial designed and were assessed with the used of analysis of variance. The result revealed that under gully category, there was no significant effect of gully category on content of Fs, Cs, Ts, Silt and Clay, but sand fraction dominated other soil particle fractions also, SOG > MsG >AcG soil in saturated hydraulic conductivity, and was affected by gully category. Result of bulk density affected by gully slope position obtained shows the lowest bulk density in CT soil (1.38 mgm-3), followed by LS soil (1.39 Mgm-3) and US (1.44 Mgm -3) soils, which were statistically equal. Effect of depth shows that 0.20cm depth, Fs, Cs, Ts, silt and clay had mean values of 256, 525, 780, 50 and 169 gkg-1, respectively, while 20-50cm depth, Fs Cs, Ts, Silt and Clay recorded mean values of 262, 523, 784, 52 and 164 gkg-1, respectively. Permanent wilting point was also significantly affected by the interaction of Gully Category, Gully Slope position and soil depth. The combination of SOG and subsoil showed high PWP at the CT, US and Ms, when compared to other combinations (ACG and MSG) with exceptions in ACG x US x Subsoil and MSG x US x Topsoil and MSG x US x topsoil and Subsoil, which were at the same level with the earlier mentioned combinations involving SOG.
Assessment of Rhizobium Strains and their Impact on Urdbean Productivity
Authors: Sankareswari R.Uma , J.Prabhaharan  , Devi T.Sivasankari , K.Sasikala
Published: December 2024

The study sought to assess the impact of inoculation by several Rhizobium strains on field-grown urdbean (Blackgram). Rhizobia, which promotes the growth of legume plants. The bacteria that live in the soil and generate the root nodules where symbiotic biological nitrogen fixing occurs are called rhizobia. Four AICRP centers viz., Kalaburagi (GUR5 & GUR8), Akola (WUR 12-1), Vamban (VUC), and Pantnagar (A-3, P-5 & PUR 34), provided a total of seven Rhizobium isolates, which were employed in the experiment together with the best Rhizobium BMBS 47. Urdbean seeds were treated with the Rhizobium isolates and sown. Observations were recorded at 45th DAS, to assess their effect on plant growth parameters viz., number of nodules/plants, root length, shoot length, nodule dry weight, and yield parameters were recorded during harvest. Among the Rhizobium isolates, VUC (Vamban) recorded a greater number of nodules/plant (30 / plant) and nodule dry weight (0.038 g/plant), which is significantly higher than other isolates. The same isolate recorded the highest root length (13.50 cm). The treatment T9 recorded the maximum shoot length of 27.26 cm. Crop was harvested at 65 DAS and yield parameters viz., number of pods per plant, plant dry weight and yield were recorded and tabulated (Table 2). Among the different Rhizobium isolates, VUC (Vamban) performed better and recorded the higher values for yield parameters. The highest yield of 1162 kg/ha was recorded by T5 which received VUC through seed treatment followed by T6 treatment A-3 (Pantnagar) which recorded 1077.6 kg/ha of seed yield.