bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pepper fruit (Dennettia tripetala [annonaceae]) seed inhibits uterine contractions via blockade of intracellular calcium release and extracellular calcium influx in ex vivo studies
Authors: Uchendu Adaeze , Bafor Enitome
Published: August 2023

Dennettia tripetala (DT) is a tree found in rain forest belt of Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast. The seed is commonly used in preparing food for mothers after delivery because it is believed to play a role in postpartum uterine contraction. There is however no scientific evidence validating this claim. Hence, the study aimed to investigate the effects of DT seed on non-pregnant and pregnant uterus using mouse model.
The dried seeds of DT were macerated in methanol and the effects of DT extract were investigated on uterus tissues isolated from non-pregnant and pregnant mice. DT extract was examined on spontaneous uterine contraction, contractions induced by oxytocin, and high potassium chloride (KCl)-induced depolarization. Its effect was also evaluated on calcium ion (Ca2+) release from internal stores.
The DT extract suppressed spontaneous uterine contractility in both pregnant and non-pregnant uterus in a concentration-dependent manner. It significantly inhibited uterine contractions elicited by high KCl and oxytocin-induced contractions in both pregnant and non-pregnant uterus. The extract also inhibited uterine contractility induced by oxytocin in the Ca2+-free medium in pregnant and non-pregnant uterus.
The study has provided scientific evidence that DT seed extract has uterine relaxing effect in both pregnant and non-pregnant mouse uterus possibly by blocking intracellular Ca2+ released and influx of extracellular Ca2+. The result has shown that DT has no benefit in reducing the risk of post-partum hemorrhage, however, it may have potential benefits in management of dysmenorrhea and preterm labour in non-gravid and gravid uteri respectively.
Evaluation of the in-vivo Antiplasmodial Activities of Ochna membranacea (Oliv) Ochnaceae Leaves and Stembark extracts in mice
Authors: Ibrahim Zakiyyah
Published: August 2023

Malaria is an infectious disease with high mortality rate in Africa. Development of resistance to antimalarial drugs in current clinical use such as chloroquine and Artemisinin; along with poor health systems and funding shortfalls have elevated the importance of continuous search for novel antimalarial agents. The lead compounds from which chloroquine and artemisinin were derived were isolated from plants. Therefore, there is high potential for the discovery of new and effective treatment from plants. Ochna membranacea (Oliv) Ochnaceae is among several plants used traditionally against infectious diseases including malaria with no scientific validation. This study investigated the antiplasmodial effect of the crude methanol leaves extract and crude methanol stembark extract of Ochna membranacea coded OMCLE and OMCSE respectively against Plasmodium berghei chloroquine-resistant strain. Acute toxicity studies were carried out using standard protocol. The prophylactic, suppressive and curative effects of the extracts were evaluated at the doses of 500, 1000 and 1500 mg/kg using Ryley and Peters’ method. Chloroquine (5 mg/kg) and artesunate (5 mg/kg) were used as standard drugs in the suppressive and curative tests, while 1.2 mg/kg pyrimethamine was used as standard in the prophylactic test. The oral median lethal dose (LD50) was estimated to be > 5000 mg/kg. All graded doses of OMCLE gave a statistically significant (P<0.05) prophylactic effect. Only the median and highest doses of OMCSE gave significant inhibition of parasitaemia. In the suppressive test, all tested doses of both extracts exhibited significant suppression of parasitaemia compared to the negative control. In conclusion, the study suggests that O. membranaceapossesses antiplasmodial activity making it a potent candidate in the search for newer antimalarials.
RA civil society and global challenges of digital diplomacy
Authors: Melikyan Roman
Published: August 2023

Ժամանակակից աշխարհակարգում ժողովրդավարության և գլոբալացման գործընթացների հետ համատեղ՝ առանցքային դերակատարում ունի նաև նոր տեսակի դիվանագիտության ինստիտուցիոնալ զարգացումը, այն է՝ թվային դիվանագիտությունը։ Այն հատկապես կարևորվում է քաղաքացիական հասարակությունում առկա խնդիրների դիտարկման, դրանց համապատասխան լուծման և հնարավոր ռիսկերի և սպառնալիքների հաղթահարման համատեքստում։ Այդ առումով, ներկայացված աշխատանքի թեման առավել քան արդիական է, քանի որ թվային դիվանագիտության մոտեցումները ու տեխնոլոգիաները ոչ միայն ունեն մեծ պահանջ և ներգրավվածություն Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունում, այլ նաև առկա է որոշակի միտում մեծացնելու դրանց զարգացման և կիրառելիության հնարավորությունները հայաստանյան քաղաքացիական հասարակության շրջանում՝ իբրև առկա խնդիրների և մարտահրավերների հաղթահարման լավագույն միջոց։
Perception and acceptability of open versus endovascular treatment of common femoral artery disease: barriers and facilitators for randomised controlled trials
Authors: Kaneta G , Saratzis A , Zayed H
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The common femoral artery (CFA) is often affected by atherosclerosis in patients with peripheral arterial disease, requiring revascularisation. Open surgical CFA endarterectomy (CFAE) remains the standard of care in this context; however, there have been multiple recent advances in endovascular CFA therapies. However, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CFA treatments have suffered from multiple pitfalls. This research aimed to assess opinions regarding potential barriers and enablers of delivering a high-quality RCT of open surgical CFAE versus endovascular CFA therapy. Methods: A mixed-methods qualitative study was performed, including a structured online survey and face-to-face semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals. Survey content and interview topic guides were developed following a literature review to identify ongoing and completed RCTs comparing CFA treatments. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The online survey was completed by 121 participants, including vascular surgeons (n=75, 62%) and interventional radiologists (n=22, 18%), mostly from the UK (n=92, 76%). A total of 61 participants (51%) would be willing to take part in an RCT comparing open versus endovascular CFA revascularisation. The majority (n=89, 74%) believed that such an RCT is urgently needed. Fifteen participants were interviewed face-to-face. Five main themes emerged regarding barriers and facilitators for a high-quality RCT in this context: factors directly limiting patient recruitment; clinicians’ attitudes towards equipoise between treatments; clinicians’ attitudes towards endovascular therapies; attitudes towards outcomes examined in a potential RCT; and factors facilitating patient recruitment. From these, 10 sub-themes were identified. Conclusion: The majority of survey respondents believed an RCT comparing open and endovascular CFA revascularisation is necessary and would participate in such a trial. Important barriers and enablers, grouped in five overarching themes, have been identified, which would require serious consideration when designing and delivering such an RCT.
“Comparative HPTLC Analysis of Saptachakra (Salacia Chinensis L.) from Natural Habitat vs South Indian Market Samples”
Authors: Manojkumar N , Holeyache Dr
Published: August 2023

Background: Saptachakra (Salacia chinensis L.) is an important medicinal plant described as antidiabetic drug in South Indian Ayurvedic literature. Research works attributed its action, mainly to the chief chemical compound mangiferin. Increased demand has led to over exploitation from the limited natural habitat, but this has not led to its scarcity in the market, which questions its authenticity.
Aim: To find out the authenticity of the different commercial market samples using HPTLC analysis in comparison with the authentic natural habitat sample
Materials and Methods: So, the present study has been carried out with different commercial market samples from four different markets of South India viz Hyderabad (Sample A), Chennai (Sample B), Thiruvanantpuram (Sample C) and Bengaluru (Sample D) and compared these samples with the authentic natural habitat plant specimen (Sample G) in terms of HPTLC with marker compound mangiferin.
Results: In HPTLC analysis of all the samples, except Sample D, all other samples (B, C and G) showed presence of mangiferin. Highest percentage of mangiferin was in Sample G with 1.6 %, followed by Sample C with 0.81 % and Sample B 0.38 %.
Conclusion : Samples B and C matched with authentic natural habitat Sample G, on mangiferin content and samples A and D found to be adulterated with other botanical sources.
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis control: Evaluation of studies of tuberculosis units
Authors: Harmanogullari Leyla , Yilmaz Tuba
Published: August 2023

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the studies carried out in tuberculosis units and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis control in Mersin in 2018-2021 years. In this way, deficiencies in tuberculosis units during the pandemic will be determined and solution proposals will be presented. This descriptive study was conducted in Mersin between December 2021 and May 2022. The records of Mersin Provincial Health Directorate tuberculosis units for the years 2018-2019-2020-2021 were included in the study. In the study, the examination, contact examination, organized community scans, BCG vaccinations, tuberculin skin tests, bacteriological and radiological examinations, treated patients and preventive treatment practices in tuberculosis units in Mersin were evaluated. Descriptive statistics were used in summarizing the data. 14029 examinations were performed in 2018, 12097 in 2019, 7601 in 2020 and 7849 in 2021 in the tuberculosis units in Mersin province. The number of radiological examinations in tuberculosis units in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 are; 8148, 7951, 2885, 3278, respectively. The number of bacteriological examinations performed are 2701, 2107, 921, 709. According to the years, the number of people who received treatment was determined as 214, 189, 165, 174. In the years before and after the pandemic, when 2019 and 2020 were compared, 37.2% decrease in the total number of examinations and a 12.7% decrease in the number of patients treated were determined in Mersin. In the years after the onset of the pandemic, there was a decrease in all services in tuberculosis units compared to the years before the pandemic.
Distal humerus fracture and its surgical management with distal humerus dual plating
Authors: Mistry Janak , Patel Tejas , Patel Parth
Published: August 2023

Background: Approximately 7% of all adult fractures involve the elbow. Out of these, approximately 1/3 involve the distal humerus. These fractures have bimodal age distribution with peak incidences between the age 12 and 19 years and aged more than 80 years. The result of these fractures relies on the location of the fracture, the type of fracture (comminute or simple), any displacement, and any soft-tissue damage in the immediate vicinity. Distal humerus fracture can be treated surgically using a variety of techniques, including open reduction and internal fixation with plates, limited internal fixation with screws and/or Kirschner wire, and external fixation of the bone in some circumstances with loss of surrounding skin or soft tissue.

Aim and Objective: This prospective and cohort study of 30 patients with distal humerus fracture aimed at evaluating the radiological outcome and function outcome of patients treated with distal humerus dual platting.

Materials and Methods: Thirty patients with distal humeral fractures had surgical treatment between March 2021 and March 2023 been investigated. Open reduction through posterior approach was used to treat patients. Olecranon osteotomy with two-column internal fixation with parallel plates, the healing of fractures, functional results, and consequences were
assessed in patients.

Results: After the follow-up time range from 1 month to 2 years, the average duration for union in operated patients was 24 weeks (range 18–34 weeks). Two patients came with non-union and operated again, whereas one patient came with back out of screws. Mayo elbow performance score was used to evaluate the patients’ functional outcome.

Conclusion: Distal humerus fractures should be treated with dual plating through a posterior approach and an olecranon osteotomy to restore the best possible elbow function.
Lista preliminar de especies de Herpetofauna en la Reserva ProAves Tití Cabeciblanco, Riosucio, Chocó, Colombia
Authors:   Fundación ProAves de Colombia, Correa–Medina Hader , Ramírez–Ramírez Jessica A. ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: August 2023

Presentamos un listado preliminar de especies de anfibios y reptiles en la Reserva ProAves Tití Cabeciblanco, en el municipio de Riosucio, Chocó, Colombia, con el objeto de conocer y documentar la fauna en un área poco explorada. Así mismo destacamos el registro de dos especies de herpetofauna en categoría de amenaza. Estos registros incluyen a Pipa myersi y el primer registro de Sphaerodactylus heliconiae para el departamento del Chocó. También se discute la importancia de los esfuerzos de conservación de las Reservas Naturales no gubernamentales, tales como Tití cabeciblanco en la protección y preservación de especies en categoría de amenaza.
Dendrometrijske karakteristike planinskog javora (Acer heldreichii. Orph.) u istočnom dijelu Bosne i Hercegovine
Authors: Cincar Siniša , Tepavac Aleksandar , Pajić Boško , Karišik Amina
Published: August 2023

Balkan maple spreads throughout the entire Balkan Peninsula from Greece in the south, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, all the way to the northernmost deposit in Serbia on Mount Rudnik, and the northernmost deposit in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the slopes of Mount Trebević. This study presents the results of dendrometric characteristics of Balkan maple at the Trebević, Jahorina, and Tvičijak sites near Rogatica. The analysis included a total of 75 trees, where all the trees of the Balkan maple were found and marked by examining the three mentioned research sites. Populations of Balkan maple were found on the north and northeast exposure of the investigated areas at altitudes up to 1570 m, which also shows, according to previous research, that the largest quantity and coverage, as well as the greatest dimension, of Balkan maple are reached in subalpine vegetation. Balkan maple has great significance in terms of protecting the soil from erosion, improving ecological conditions for the survival of other plant species, and due to the increasing frequency of logging for the purpose of forming ski slopes, cable cars and power lines on our mountains, Balkan maple is becoming increasingly rare, so it needs to be given much more attention.
Persistent need for ongoing medical or surgical therapy despite UroLift
Authors: Dutta Rahul , Matz Ethan L. , Deebel Nicholas A. , Terlecki Ryan P.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The prostatic urethral lift (PUL) is a popular surgical option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Prior 5-year data from the multicenter L.I.F.T. trial suggested durability and a surgical retreatment rate of 13.6% at five years. We assessed the proportion of patients who had ongoing medical or surgical BPH management following PUL.
Methods: With institutional review board approval, cases of PUL performed from 2015–2020 at our academic institution were retrospectively reviewed for management of BPH following PUL.
Results: A total of 209 men were identified, with followup available for 198 (95%). Mean age was 68.9 years and mean followup was 18.5 months. Mean prostate size was 43 g. Patients were discharged from recovery in 97% of cases, with 29% discharged with indwelling or intermittent catheterization. The rate of 30-day complications was 18%, with 89% graded Clavien I–II. Postoperatively, mean improvements in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and quality of life subscore (QoL) were 5.3 and 1.1 points, respectively. Unplanned emergency room or clinic visits within 30 days of the procedure occurred in 14% and 17% of men, respectively, with 4% requiring hospital readmission. In followup, α-blockers and/or 5α-reductase inhibitors were continued or initiated postoperatively for 44% of men; 20% of men required repeat surgical intervention at a mean of 19.2 months (1.4–56.4), consisting of repeat PUL (30%), transurethral resection of prostate (28%), or thulium laser enucleation (18%). Overall, 53% of men needed medication and/or repeat surgery for BPH following PUL, and this was independent of age, race, prostate volume, intravesical prostate protrusion, baseline IPSS and QOL, stricture, number of implants used, or a history of urinary retention (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Most men undergoing PUL require ongoing medical and/or surgical management for BPH. Patients should be counseled as to the likelihood of failure as a unimodal therapy long-term.
A Study on the Authority to Prepare Commercial Premium Contracts
Authors:   Korean Association of Aggregate Building Law, Seo Young Cheon
Published: August 2023

As to whether it is a violation of the “Licensed Administrative Agent ACT” for a licensed real estate agent to prepare a commercial rights contract, the Suwon District Court's Seongnam Branch sentenced on November 11, 2022 Godan 577 stipulates as follows. ① Preparing a consulting contract for the transfer of daycare centers corresponds to a premium contract, and preparing a premium contract corresponds to a “document on rights obligations or proof of facts,” which violates the Licensed Administrative Agent ACT. ② The act of mediating a premium contract and preparing a premium contract does not constitute an intermediary act stipulated in the Licensed Real Estate Agents ACT, so the act of mediating a premium contract and preparing a premium contract violates the Licensed Administrative Agent ACT. ③ If the premium contract and the lease transfer contract are inseparable, it is difficult to conclude that both contracts are inseparable from one contract. ④ These Defendants' actions do not constitute a mistake in the law. However, a premium contract is a contract that must be accompanied by a lease contract, is inseparable from a lease contract, and is effective only when both the premium contract and the lease contract are fulfilled, and the other contract is canceled, invalid, or canceled. Therefore, considering that the preparation of premium contracts is one of the tasks of many licensed real estate agents accompanying lease contracts, premium should be recognized as an object of brokerage, and to clarify this, the Enforcement Decree of the Certified Real Estate Agents Act needs to be revised.
Legal Tasks for Constructing Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC)
Authors:   Korean Association of Aggregate Building Law, Yoon Tae young
Published: August 2023

Providing an appropriate residential environment for the elderly, who spend most of their time in their residence, is one of the most important tasks facing the aging society. In particular, the elderly’s physical function may deteriorate quickly, which makes it necessary to provide a residential environment that can cover everything from being able to live independently to being in need of medical care. In Korea, various housing policies for the elderly have been promoted based on the Elderly Welfare Act; however, pre-sale elderly welfare housing no longer exists due to disruptive operation, and silver town has become a place where only the wealthy can enter. In addition, nursing homes are considered as unwelcome facilities for the elderly which isolate them from society. Accordingly, some local governments in Korea have recently been actively promoting the introduction of the Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC), which has developed in the US at the level of “aging in place.” In this study, domestic implications were examined by referring to US, where CCRC first began, and Japan, which has recently actively promoted CCRC in order to revitalize the region. Although CCRC in US was established naturally in the market, Korean state authorities have actively intervened through the legal system to stabilize the elderly’s residence by considering that one contracting party is an elderly. In US, most of the CCRCs are operated by the private sector, as it is characterized by the establishment of a legal system not only to protect consumers but also to stabilize its management. In Japan, it is notable that the CCRC’s initiative itself is being carried out to overcome low birth rates and aging societies and to revitalize local areas to overcome problems caused by the concentration of population in the metropolitan area. Therefore, Japan’s legal system focuses not on management stability, but on the contents of the service and the eligibility of housing of the elderly. However, there is a fundamental difference from Korea’s elderly-related law system for low-income families, for it has legal system that oversees the residential environment of the elderly separably from the Elderly Welfare Act.
Aphrodisiac Effects of an Ethanolic Root Extract of Ocimum fimbriatum Briq. var. fimbriatum (Kafupa) on Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Kamwela Moses , Ezeala Christian , Prashar Lavina
Published: August 2023

Background: Ocimum fimbriatum Briq. var. fimbriatum is used traditionally in Zambia for its aphrodisiac effect, but there is no scientific evidence to support this use. Therefore, this study aimed to validate the aphrodisiac effects of the plant's root extract in rats.

Study Design: This was an experimental study in which sixty Wister rats (30 males and 30 females) were separated into 5 groups of 12 rats and treated with different doses of the extract.

Methods: The root extracts were administered at single oral doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg to 30 male rats. Distilled water and sildenafil served as controls. Female rats were treated with 0.1 mg/kg diethylstilbesterol and paired to the male rats.Mounting frequency, intromission, ejaculation, and latency periods were monitored using recording cameras. Recordings were analyzed visually and expressed as mean ± standard error.

Results: The root extract produced significant dosedependent increases in mounting, intromission, and ejaculation frequencies and latency periods, compared to negative controls. The 400 mg/kg dose produced highest number of mounts (31.33 ± 0.49, p= 0.001), intromissions (24.17 ± 0.60, p= 0.001) and ejaculations (7.67 ± 0.33, p= 0.001) compared to negative controls. At this dose, latency periods for mounting (3.00 ± 0.37min, p= 0.001) and intromission (2.1 ± 0.32 min, p= 0.001) were shortest, while the latency periods for ejaculation (6.33 ± 0.56 min, p=0.001) were longest.

Conclusion: Root extract of Ocimum fimbriatum exerted significant aphrodisiac effects in rats and justifies traditional use of the plant. Further studies are required to elucidate the active principles and mechanisms involved in this effect.
Meeting Industry Adaptation during Covid-19 Case Study at PT XYZ
Authors: Qoniah Inas , Asnawi Yudha Heryawan , Djohar Setiadi
Published: August 2023

The MICE industry is an acronym for Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition, which is an industrial activity in the service sector that is synonymous with providing a service. The MICE industry sector, which consists of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions as well as special events such as cultural, music and sports festivals, during the pandemic when it is carried out virtually or hybrid, the most adaptable is the organization of the meeting and conference sector, according to data released by Kemenparekraf (2021), as many as 65% of meetings are conducted virtually and 61.5% for hybrid meeting formats. The MICE industry in its activities has several financing components such as production value, number of participants, and supporting activities in its implementation that have differences before and after the pandemic, besides that in the meeting itself several components of production costs such as venue costs, production, food and beverage, and accommodation changed completely during the pandemic. PT XYZ adjusted the organization of meetings or meetings during the Covid-19 pandemic, there are challenges in transforming the meeting industry, the right strategy is needed to deal with the problems that occur. This research is expected to be useful for the MICE industry in general, especially the meeting business to formulate strategies to adapt to business transformation towards digital. Furthermore, this research is expected to be useful for academics as a reference for MICE industry business research.
Use of French Broad River Drainage Basin Topographic Map Evidence Upstream from Asheville, North Carolina to Test a New Geology and Glacial History Paradigm, USA
Authors: Clausen Eric
Published: August 2023

Topographic map evidence in the western North Carolina French Broad River drainage basin (upstream from Asheville) was used to determine if a new geology and glacial history paradigm (new paradigm) can explain previously unexplained (and anomalous) drainage system evidence. The new paradigm claims: 1) the Eastern Continental Divide was uplifted as the southeastern rim of a continental ice sheet created deep “hole” (in which the ice sheet was located) as immense and prolonged southwest-oriented meltwater floods flowed across it, 2) headward erosion of south and southeast-oriented valleys (in sequence from the southwest to the northeast) diverted floodwaters more directly to the Atlantic Ocean, and 3) headward erosion of north- and northwest-oriented valleys from the developing deep “hole” (in sequence from the southwest to the northeast) diverted floodwaters to deep “hole” space (located between the rising deep “hole” rim and the ice sheet margin) and then toward deep “hole” southern exits (eventually the Mississippi River valley became the only southern exit). The new paradigm permitted the following types of drainage system evidence to be explained:1) numerous barbed tributaries flowing to a northeast-oriented French Broad River segment, 2) a larger than required northeast-oriented French Broad River valley, 3) and diverging and converging valley complexes which are found throughout the northeast-oriented oriented French Broad River headwaters drainage basin. In addition, the map evidence could be interpreted to show: 1) headward erosion of the north- and northwest-oriented French Broad River valley captured southwest-oriented flow to the north-oriented Pigeon River valley which had captured flow to the northwest-oriented Little Tennessee River valley, 2) headward erosion of the south-oriented Broad River valley captured southwest-oriented flow to the northeast- and north-oriented French Broad River and the south-oriented Toxaway River and 3) and multiple gaps identify locations where southwest-oriented water entered and exited the present-day French Broad River headwaters drainage basin.
The Theory of Economic Sustainability in a Scenario Influenced by Inflation or Deflation
Authors: COSSIGA Giovanni Antonio
Published: August 2023

This work aims to examine the issue of troubles and anomalies that affect the development path when it has abandoned the regular path of a constant and contained growth with minimal impact on nature. Because any alternative is indeed fruitless; the alternative, in fact, is the fall into the so-called sub-world, in which the constant line of development is caught in the conjuncture cycle and appears taken by inflation or deflation. Nevertheless, ‘every cloud has a silver lining’... Indeed, these anomalies of the sub-world are by no means offensive instruments but rather a kind of cure, if we do not awkwardly oppose their manifestation. Thus, any resistance to these anomalies, starting from inflation and deflation, may then be responsible for the growing malaise produced by their permanence within the economic scenario. Therefore, not accepting the penalties to be paid in order to leave the sub-world was the cause of the twenty-year inflation that afflicted the world during the 60s and 70s of the last century. But worse than that, the hyperinflation has occupied the economic scenario and then attempts were made to fight inflation with an abnormal increase of money circulation. Inflation and deflation are care treatments requiring a sacrifice (convalescence) to be released from monetary malaise. Even deflation, which we must consider a dangerous disease, if neglected cannot be solved through the usual melting pot based on hyper-Keynesian actions and increased liquidity. Not only this isn’t the right way to face the problem, but we seriously risk the syndrome that affected Japan, which has been fighting deflation for twenty years without success. The cure that can put us back on the path of constant growth with minimal damage to nature, is instead to simply follow the natural settings that ask for a recessionary turn, even hard, to really start the solution. Because both deflation and inflation are natural messages that warn the community that things in the economy are going badly and a direction change is needed soon, even going through a severe recession. The community is the referent of natural world on the issue of life survival on the planet and a good government should listen to its community, without looking for alternative and wrong escape routes. The community may accept the recession, because the natural message of conjuncture is perceived in advance as necessary and therefore the only possible decision is to bear the costs required by recovery.
A Hybrid Classification Approach for Fasteners Based on Transfer Learning with Fine-Tuning and Deep Features
Authors: TAŞTİMUR Canan , AKIN Erhan
Published: August 2023

Deep learning, which has seen frequent use in recent studies, has helped solve the problem of classifying objects of many different types and properties. Most studies both create and train a convolutional neural network (CNN) from scratch. The time spent training the network is thus wasted. Transfer learning (TL) is used both to prevent the loss of time due to training the dataset and to more effectively classify small datasets. This study performs classification using a dataset containing eighteen types of fastener. Our study contains three different TL scenarios. Two of them use TL with fine-tuning (FT), while the third does so with feature extraction (FE). The study compares the classification performance of eighteen different pre-trained network models (i.e., one or more versions of EfficientNet, DenseNet, InceptionResNetV2, InceptionV3, MobileNet, ResNet50, Xception, and VGGNet) in detail. When compared to other research in the literature, our first and second scenarios provide excellent implementations of TL-FT, while our third scenario, TL-FE, is hybrid and produces better results than the other two. Furthermore, our findings are superior to those of most previous studies. The models with the best results are DenseNet169 with an accuracy of 0.97 in the TL-FT1 scenario, EfficientNetB0 with 0.96 in TL-FT2, and DenseNet169 with 0.995 in TL-FE.
The Transformative Role of Information Technology in National Development
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: August 2023

Information technology (IT) stands as a cornerstone in the contemporary landscape of national development. Its significance is pervasive, touching every facet of society, economy, and governance. This comprehensive article embarks on an extensive exploration of the multifaceted role of information technology in shaping the trajectory of a country's progress. Through an intricate interplay of technological advancements, policy considerations, challenges, and opportunities, IT emerges as a linchpin in the journey towards sustainable development.
Leveraging the Internet of Things in Commerce: A Transformational Frontier
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: August 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and amplifying connectivity. This article explores the profound impact of IoT on commerce, elucidating how interconnected devices, data-driven insights, and seamless experiences are revolutionizing the business landscape. Through a comprehensive examination of IoT applications, challenges, and future prospects, this article highlights the unprecedented opportunities and transformative potential that IoT offers to commerce.
Unleashing the Future: The Dynamic Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Education
Authors: Ramesh S.
Published: August 2023

In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize industries, and education stands at the forefront of this transformation. This paper delves into AI's integration into the education sector, exploring its multifaceted implications. From personalizing learning experiences and reshaping teaching methodologies to streamlining administrative processes, AI's transformative effects are profound. Ethical considerations also come to the forefront, necessitating a balanced approach. As education navigates the digital era, understanding the implications of AI integration becomes vital for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders shaping the future of learning.
A Cross-Linguistic Analysis of Presupposition in “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” and Its Variant in Albanian Language
Authors: QAFZEZI Eriola
Published: August 2023

The aim of this paper is to provide a cross-linguistic comparative approach on the use of presupposition in literature. The term presupposition refers to those assumptions which appear to be built into the linguistic structure of texts and which relate linguistic structure to extra-linguistic context in terms of the inferences which are expected to be made about this context (Levinson 1983). Presupposition has long been considered a property of language to frame readers into a particular interpretation or ideology, based on clues or triggers. The role of the reader is thus crucial in interpreting the clues derived from presupposition triggers and make connections among different parts of text as well as revealing facts about characters and their attitude. Our case study will be based on the novel “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” by Agatha Christie and its Albanian variant. We are going to provide a qualitative analysis of presuppositions in the novel from a comparative perspective, taking examples from the original novel and its translation in Albanian. Our comparative analysis has shown that Agatha Christie relies heavily on the use of presupposition, being a result of the genre of the detective novel. The examples are grouped according to the types of presupposition that have been observed in the original on both lexical and syntactic level. Comments follow on the way they have been translated into Albanian and the fact whether the same construction occurs in Albanian. The paper ends with conclusions that relate to the corpus of study and the process of translation of presupposition at large.
Desempenho de municípios da microrregião de Patos, na Paraíba, no IGMA/educação/2022 sob a perspectiva de gestão e recursos do Fundeb
Authors: Gomes Franskran Nunes , Cardoso Silvia Karina Alves Barros , De Carvalho José Ribamar Marques , Souto Ana Flávia Lins , Gomes Fransklúcio Nunes
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho objetiva analisar o desempenho dos municípios com menos de 5.000 (cinco mil) habitantes da microrregião de Patos, na Paraíba, conforme a avaliação do IGMA/2022 sob o pilar da Educação, com o volume de recursos recebidos do Fundeb por cada edilidade no mesmo ano, de modo a verificar se o êxito de cada um desses entes públicos está relacionado mais diretamente à disponibilidade de recursos ou à forma como são eles geridos. A pesquisa, quanto à natureza, é aplicada, quanto ao objetivo, é descritiva, quanto ao procedimento, baseia-se na coleta de dados secundários, e, quanto à abordagem, é qualitativa. Os resultados demonstraram que uma gestão responsável e focada em resultados é, mesmo com parcos recursos, determinante para superar dificuldades e equipar-se, ou ao menos aproximar-se, daqueles municípios com recursos mais abundantes. Exemplo claro foi o município de Quixaba que, conquanto tenha sido o segundo ente que menos recebeu recursos do Fundeb, foi o segundo melhor no universo da amostra em resultados no IGMA/2022/educação, atrás, apenas, de Santa Terezinha que, por sua vez, recebeu mais recursos do Fundo. Embora o universo da amostra tenha sido pequeno, pesquisas posteriores poderão, especialmente num universo mais ampliado, revisar os resultados aqui apresentados.
Calibração de hidrômetro IOT para monitoramento de macromedição
Authors: Felinto Filho Genilson Gomes , Brandão Igor Antônio de Paiva , Barbosa Dayse Luna , Rodrigues Andréa Carla Lima , Coura Mônica de Amorim , Soares Antônio Leomar Ferreira , Ribeiro Maressa Brandão , De Souza Aderson Rodrigues
Published: August 2023

A escassez hídrica recorrente impulsiona o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias de gestão da demanda de água, a fim de tornar o consumo por parte da população mais eficiente e adequado às condições ambientais. Entretanto, para que a gestão seja também eficiente, é necessário retirar os entraves, como problemas na distribuição de água. Esta ainda é deficitária no país e marcada pelas perdas, que geram desperdício e maior retirada nos mananciais. Como alternativa para o combate às perdas, há a medição inteligente do consumo, a ser realizada na rede de distribuição de água. Neste trabalho, propôs-se realizar, em laboratório, a calibração do sensor de fluxo YF-DN50, destinado à macromedição de vazões, de baixo custo e fácil acesso, em conjunto com a NodeMCU 1.0. Como resultado foi obtido um novo fator de calibração que reduz o erro médio do sensor de 9% para 2%, aumentando sua eficiência e comprovando sua utilidade ao uso em larga escala.
Aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e distúrbios psíquicos menores em enfermeiras intensivistas
Authors: Góis Joselice Almeida , Freire Mara Rúbia Sena Freire Sena , Santos Cleide Lucilla Carneiro , Aragão Núbia Samara Caribé , Nascimento Deise dos Santos Silva , Barbosa Gabriella Bené , Rodrigues Éder Pereira , Sobrinho Carlito Lopes Nascimento
Published: August 2023

Estimar a prevalência e investigar a associação entre os aspectos psicossociais do trabalho e os Distúrbios Psíquicos Menores (DPM) em enfermeiras intensivistas de uma grande cidade do interior da Bahia. Foi realizado um estudo de corte transversal, populacional que utilizou um questionário autoaplicável, que investigou aspectos socioedemográficos, características do trabalho, aspectos psicossociais do trabalho por meio do Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) e a prevalência de Distúrbios Psíquicos Menores por meio do Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). A prevalência de distúrbios psíquicos menores na população estudada foi de 24,6%. Observou-se associação entre a situação de alta exigência do modelo demanda-controle (alta demanda e baixo controle) e a prevalência de DPM entre as enfermeiras intensivistas. A elevada prevalência de DPM observada nesse estudo apresentou associação com a situação de alta exigência no trabalho. Esse resultado estimula a discussão sobre os aspectos psicossociais do trabalho das enfermeiras intensivistas.
Discussão na perspectiva da teoria Queer para o ensino de línguas
Authors: Olegário Maria da Luz , Gondim Patrícia Guedes Corrêa , Marques Júnior Kléber Neves , Dos Santos Karina Ferreira Silva
Published: August 2023

O presente estudo tem como objetivo, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, problematizar os conceitos de gênero, sexo e sexualidade e discutir como os construtos da Teoria Queer podem embasar o ensino de línguas. Com esse propósito são descritos os pressupostos teóricos fundamentais que defendem a teoria queer como um novo enfoque epistemológico para desvelar como na sociedade ocidental moderna articularam discursos para a imposição da heterossexualidade compulsória e do binarismo que produzem categorias de pessoas estigmatizadas, discriminadas e sem acesso aos direitos de cidadania. Pode-se verificar, como conclusão que a homofobia, discriminação que, muitas vezes, se traduz em violência física, moral e psicológica, perpassa todo o ambiente escolar e encontra respaldo na prática pedagógica. O processo de ensino/aprendizagem de línguas centra-se no uso da linguagem a fim de construir significados.
GERMAN PUBLIC BROADCASTING MODEL: CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ASPECT
Authors: Mikhail A. Korotkevich
Published: August 2023

The communication rights enshrined in Part 1 of Article 5 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany — freedom of expression, freedom of informa-tion, press, broadcasting, and cinema (Kommunikationsgrundrechte) are of constitu-tive importance for German democracy, since the process of forming of public opinion, which is important for the functioning of democratic institutions, depends on the level of their guarantee. At the same time, due to the special persuasiveness of the audiovi-sual form of information presentation, broadcasting is the most significant means of influence. Public service broadcasting (öffentlich- rechtlicher Rundfunk) is central to the German broadcasting system, while the role of private broadcasters is secondary. The decisive importance of public broadcasting in shaping the political opinion of Ger-man citizens presupposes the existence of sufficient and effective constitutional and legal guarantees that exclude the instrumentalization of this institution by the state, industry, and other influential public groups. The article, taking into account the historical con-text and using examples from the legislation and practice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, analyzes these guarantees, and also describes the basic constitutional and legal principles of the functioning of the broadcasting system in Germany. As a conclusion, a set of the basic essential characteristics of the German model of public broadcasting is fixed, which might be used for further critical consideration of this institution.
INSTITUTE OF PARLIAMENTARISM IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Saulen Nurzhan
Published: August 2023

The article attempts to study the development and current state of the institute of parliamentarism of Kazakhstan in the context of the constitutional reforms carried out. The main historical stages of its development from 1991 to 1995 are ana-lyzed. The essence of the concept of parliamentarism in the narrow and broad senses of the word is considered, and several groups of scientists with different points of view on the position of parliamentarism are also identified in the course of the study. The constitu-tional foundations of the Kazakh institute of parliamentarism are revealed. The various reasons for the adoption of the new Basic Law in 1995, as well as the shortcomings of the previous Constitution, which led to a protracted parliamentary crisis, are analyzed. The paper defines the 5 stages of the development of independent Kazakh parliamentarism. The article describes in detail the 3 main constitutional reforms carried out in the Re-public of Kazakhstan in 2007, 2017 and 2022, in terms of their impact on the process of improving the institution of parliamentarism. In the process of researching these reforms, the new functions and powers of the parliament to strengthen control over the government of the country are considered. The constitutional novel in the history of Kazakhstan, which establishes the limitation of the terms of office of the President of the Republic from two 5-year to one 7-year term, which undoubtedly affects the parliament, increasing its responsibility for the fate of the country, is analyzed, international experience is studied, according to which it is concluded that in such a developed country as the Republic of Korea such a constitutional mechanism is functioning successfully, and the country is consistently developing with a strong parliament along the democratic path.
Precision nutrient and irrigation management influences the growth, rhizosphere characters and yield of soybean (Glycine max) under system of crop intensification
Authors: SACHIN K S , DASS ANCHAL , DHAR SHIVA , RAJANNA G A , SINGH TEEKAM , SUDHISHRI S , KUSHWAHA H L , KHANNA MANOJ
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during rainy (kharif) seasons of 2020 and 2021 at research farm of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi to study the effect of precision nutrient and irrigation management on growth and productivity of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] under system of crop intensification (SCI). The study was carried out in a split-plot design and replicated thrice. The main-plot included 3 irrigation practices, I1, [standard flood irrigation at 50% DASM (FI)] and sprinkler (Spr); I2 (Spr 80% ETc); I3 (Spr 60% ETc) and sub-plots having 5 precision nutrient management (PNM) practices, viz. PNM1 [SCI protocol]; PNM2 [RDF, Basal dose incorporated (50% N, full dose of P and K)]; PNM3 [RDF, Basal dose point placement (BDP) (50% N, full dose of P and K)]; PNM4 [75% RDF, BDP (50% N, full dose of P & K)] and PNM5 [50% RDF, BDP (50% N, full P and K)] and 1 absolute control with conventional practice. Further, for PNM2-PNM5 remaining 50% N was supplied through SPAD assisted top-dressing. PNM and irrigation practices improved the plant height and number of branches of soybean. Spr 80% ETc recorded significantly higher crop growth indices, viz. CGR (9.13 g/m2/day), RGR (31.48 mg/g/day), NAR (16.47 mg/cm2/day) and LAI (2.02 cm2/plant) over FI at 60–90 DAS. Root attributes also improved under SCI over control. The mean grain yield was significantly higher in Spr 80% ETc (2.50 tonnes/ha) over FI. Similarly, PNM3 recorded significantly higher mean grain yield (2.44 tonnes/ha) over PNM5. Overall, precision nutrition and irrigation enhanced the soybean growth and yield under SCI, hence could be propounded in the soybean growing regions.
Genetic variability, character association and path coefficient analysis in rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes of semi-arid region of India
Authors: SINGH ALOK KUMAR , DWIVEDI D K , KUMAR DEVENDRA , SINGH ASHUTOSH , DIXIT SAURABH , KHAN N A , KUMAR ADESH
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during rainy (kharif) seasons of 2021 and 2022 at research farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to find out genetic variations, trait association and path coefficient among 116 rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes based on grain yield and yield attributes. Variance analysis displayed extensive trait-wise variations across genotypes, indicated variability and opportunity for genetic selection of desirable traits. All the studied characters showed minimum influence of environment on the expression of trait and genetic factors. High heritability in broad sense (h2 b) and high to moderate genetic advance in per cent of the mean were recorded for all the characters. Genetic factors showed significant influence on the expression of traits, with high heritability and moderate genetic advance. Genotypic correlation with grain yield and path analysis revealed selection based on plant height, harvest index, biological yield per plant, flag leaf area, spikelet fertility, number of spikelets per panicle and seedling vigour will be more effective for increasing grain yield.