bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic Approach to Recurrent Intracardiac Masses That Present With Systemic Symptoms
Authors: Ro Sanghee S. , Hashemi Sassan , Shaw Fawwaz , Slesnick Timothy
Published: October 2023

Cardiac masses are difficult to diagnose in the pediatric population, especially in the setting of systemic symptoms. Although multiple imaging modalities are available to characterize cardiac masses, it is important to consider a different diagnostic approach in the setting of recurrent cardiac masses and nonspecific systemic symptoms. We present a case involving a previously healthy adolescent with multiple hospitalizations because of persistent fevers, cachexia, and recurrent cardiac masses. Echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography imaging suggested endocarditis, but the patient failed to respond to multiple intravenous antibiotic treatments. He developed recurrent cardiac masses in the right atrium and right ventricle that were debulked and biopsied. The biopsy did not yield a conclusive diagnosis. The patient returned to the hospital with hemoptysis and large pulmonary pseudoaneurysms that had to be occluded during cardiac catheterization. Given his constellation of symptoms and improvement with steroids during surgical procedures, he was ultimately diagnosed with a variant of Behcet’s disease known as Hughes-Stovin syndrome. His symptoms resolved completely with steroids and immunosuppression therapy. Our report reveals the limitations of the standard diagnostic approach toward cardiac masses and the importance of considering response to treatment as a clue to the etiology of an unusual cardiac mass.
Análisis de la danza como herramienta educativa para el alumnado con Síndrome de Down: revisión narrativa
Authors: Gámez-Calvo Luisa , Hernández-Beltrán Víctor , Bautista-Peraza Elena , Espada Mario C. , Castelli Correia de Campos Luis Felipe , Gamonales José M.
Published: October 2023

La danza es una actividad físico-deportiva y artística idónea para el desarrollo integral del alumnado que puede considerarse como promotora de inclusión. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión narrativa relacionada con los beneficios que aporta la danza en el alumnado con Síndrome de Down (SD) en la etapa de educación infantil. Para realizar la búsqueda de los documentos, se emplearon las palabras clave: “Child Education”, “Dance” y “Down Syndrome”. Los manuscritos fueron buscados en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus y PubMed, hasta enero de 2023. Para ajustar la búsqueda al objeto de estudio, se establecieron una serie de criterios de inclusión: i) Cualquier tipo de documento científico relacionado con la temática; ii) Manuscritos que indiquen en el cuerpo del texto, al menos una descripción de los alumnos con SD de una longitud mínima de 50 palabras; iii) Documentos realizados en inglés, español y/o portugués; y, iv) Incluir aquellos manuscritos que permitan obtener el texto completo, obteniendo un total de 9 documentos. Los resultados mostraron una escasez de documentos en relación con el ámbito de estudio, como consecuencia de ser una temática muy específica. Así mismo, los manuscritos incluidos en esta revisión reportan que los beneficios que podrían obtenerse de la danza para el alumnado con SD, están relacionados con la conciencia y el control postural, la mejora de aspectos sociales y mejoras a nivel cognitivo y emocional, así como el disfrute. Por ello, se recomienda ampliar el número de investigaciones futuras relacionadas con la danza en el sistema educativo, y concretamente, en la etapa de educación infantil, debido a los múltiples beneficios que aporta al alumnado con discapacidad.
The vicious cycle of family dysfunction and problematic gaming and the mediating role of self-concept clarity among early adolescents: A within-person analysis using random intercept cross-lagged panel modeling
Authors: Zhou Jianhua , Zhao Haiyan , Wang Li'an , Zhu Dandan
Published: October 2023

Backgrounds and aims

Family dysfunction is a significant risk factor for adolescent problematic gaming, yet few studies have investigated the bidirectional relations between changes in family dysfunction and adolescent problematic gaming and potential mediating mechanisms. This study thus examined the bidirectional relations between family dysfunction and adolescent problematic gaming and the mediating role of self-concept clarity within this relation.

Methods

Participants included 4,731 Chinese early adolescents (44.9% girls; M age = 10.91 years, SD = 0.72) who were surveyed at four time points 6 months apart.

Results

Random intercept cross-lagged panel modeling found (a) family dysfunction directly predicts increased problematic gaming, (b) adolescent problematic gaming directly predicts increased experience of family dysfunction, (c) family dysfunction indirectly predicts problematic gaming via self-concept clarity, and (d) adolescent problematic gaming indirectly predicts family dysfunction via self-concept clarity.

Discussion and conclusions

The present study suggests that adolescents may be trapped in a vicious cycle between family dysfunction and problematic gaming either directly or indirectly through impairing their self-concept clarity. Findings indicate fostering youth self-concept clarity is essential to break the vicious circle between dysfunctional experiences in the family and problematic gaming among adolescents.
Content Analysis of Locally Marketed Energy Drinks: Turkish Market
Authors: PEKER Zafer , KÖSE Dursun Ali
Published: October 2023

In the Turkish Food Codex Communique on Energy Drinks, energy drinks are defined as "flavored non-alcoholic beverage containing caffeine, containing taurine, glucuronolactone, inositol, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and other food and components". The amount of caffeine in the composition of the energy drink cannot be more than 150 mg/L, inositol 100 mg/L, glucuronolactone 20 mg/L, and taurine 800 mg/L. It has been reported that the consumption of beverages containing caffeine, taurine, and glucuronolactone in healthy young adults increases arterial blood pressure and platelet aggregation and decreases endothelial function. For healthy adults, consuming more than 400 mg of caffeine daily and consuming more than 500 ml of energy drinks in energy drinks, as well as consuming energy drinks with or together with alcohol, is risky and not recommended. Energy drinks are risky for children, people under the age of 18, the elderly, diabetics, those with high blood pressure, pregnant and lactating women, those with metabolic diseases, kidney failure, and people who are sensitive to caffeine. The use of energy drinks has been increasing rapidly in the world and in our country in recent years. Usually, energy drinks are used by young people, athletes, and people who live actively. Energy drinks are also preferred as a pleasure or to increase mental, physical, and cognitive performance.

The aim of our study is to analyze the components of the content and the effectiveness of the components by making a qualitative analysis with the GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Analysis) device of many energy drinks used in the market. In addition, it is the evaluation of the energy drinks available in the market by examining the effects of the determined substances and their amounts on human health.
An Approach to Solve Some Unsolved Limitations: Rough Set Theory
Authors: Mukherjee Anshit , Mukherjee Gunjan , Ghosh Kamal Kumar
Published: October 2023

Rough set theory is a mathematical approach to dealing with uncertainty and vagueness in data. It was introduced as a way to approximate classical sets using lower and upper bounds. Rough set theory has been applied to various domains such as data mining, knowledge discovery, machine
learning, soft computing, medical analysis, synthesis of switching circuits, and civil engineering. Rough set theory can handle imprecise and noisy data by finding structural relationships and dependencies among attributes. It can also reduce redundant and irrelevant attributes and generate
decision rules from data. Rough set theory is closely related to fuzzy set theory, but differs in that it uses multiple memberships instead of partial memberships to model uncertainty. Lot of research works have taken place in this domain with many fruitful outcomes that helped lot in expanding
this field to much wider reach of knowledge irrespective of the domain concerned to mathematical and technological application development. In lieu of such research-oriented progress in different versatile domain, many areas of research has remained untouched as many a problem remained unsolved
being shrouded under the mystery. This paper deals mainly with some of the still unsolved questions on Rough Set that are under study for new discovery and a way to overcome such limitations citing proper techniques, examples, working models, and graphs.
Bioactivities and Medicinal Value of the Fruiting Body Extracts of Laetiporus sulphureus and Meripilus giganteus Polypore Mushrooms (Agaricomycetes)
Authors: Kosanić Marijana , Petrovic Nevena , Šeklić Dragana , Živanović Marko , Kokanović Mihajlo
Published: October 2023

In the present investigation methanol and acetone extracts of basidiocarps of mushrooms Laetiporus sulphureus and Meripilus giganteus were evaluated for their antimicrobial, cytotoxic and antioxidant/prooxidant effects. The antimicrobial potential was determined by the microdilution method against ten microorganisms. Cytotoxic effects were evaluated by MTT test, while changes of the redox status parameters (superoxide anion radical, nitrites and reduced glutathione) were determined spectrophotometrically on a human colorectal cancer cell line and human health fibroblasts cells. The results were measured 24 and 72 h after the treatment. Tested extracts exhibited moderate antimicrobial activity with MIC values from 0.004 to 20 mg/mL. The maximum antimicrobial activity was found in the methanol extracts of the M. giganteus against Bacillus subtilis, which was better than positive control. The acetone extract of M. giganteus with IC5072h = 13.36 μg/mL showed significant cytotoxic effect with strong cell selectivity (selectivity index = 37.42) against cancer human colorectal cancer cells. The tested extracts, especially M. giganteus acetone extract, induced an increase in oxidative stress parameters in tested cell lines, but significantly heightened it in human colorectal cancer cells. The obtained results suggest that these extracts, especially M. giganteus acetone extract, can be proposed as a novel source of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
The Descent of Ireland’s ‘Fallen Women:’ The Relationship Between the Catholic Church, Irish Nationalism, and the Control of Women’s Reproduction through Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalen Laundries
Authors: LaPierre Madeleine
Published: October 2023

In recent decades, Ireland has grappled with its relationship with the Catholic Church, which has long exerted social, political, and moral authority over the young nation. Scandals of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse at the hands of clergy have surfaced, distorting the Church's legacy in Ireland. Mother and baby homes and Magdalen laundries are just two of the many institutions operated by Church officials where individuals endured severe abuse at the hands of religious orders. Mother and baby homes and Magdalen Laundries serve as a yet another historical manifestation of authorities' control of women's reproductive behavior. These two institutions penalized illegitimate births by incarcerating thousands of young women – some pregnant, some not – throughout the 20th century in Ireland. This paper analyzes how the historical framework under which these systems developed, as well as the relationship between the Church's control of women's reproductive behavior and national identity in post-Independence Ireland. 
Prevention of Offences Committed by Convicted Prisoners of War: Problems of International Law, Penitentiary and Other Legal Regulation
Authors: Skiba Andrey , Maloletkinа Natalia
Published: October 2023

The goal of the article is to prove the necessity of forming in Russia a legal basis for a complex correctional-preventive influence on convicted prisoners of war due to their higher danger, relevant professional skills, and specific individual characteristics. Focusing the attention of Russian lawmakers on the legal regulation of key means of correcting convicts (definition of the concept of correction, a list of its means and then only a partial description of the contents of some of them) does not result in the creation of an interconnected system aimed at the prevention of penitentiary crimes, malicious violations and other offences committed by convicts. Although the prevention of new offences by convicts is one of the goals of penitentiary legislation, the Penitentiary Code of the Russian Federation does not include the means of achieving it, and the preventive significance of various penological and inter-sectoral institutions used in the context of convicts correction and early release from serving a sentence is not sufficiently described and implemented. The authors conclude that there is no due legal regulation of the treatment of prisoners of war in Russian legislation, including the Federal Constitutional Law «On Martial Law» and the Penitentiary Code of the Russian Federation, and that it is necessary to take into consideration the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War to improve the effectiveness of preventing offences committed by convicted prisoners of war. A number of clauses of the abovementioned international document present interest for the improvement of penitentiary and other Russian legislation, including a prohibition of the repatriation of prisoners of war in cases of a self-inflicted injury, gaining access to spiritual help from a religious organization only if the prisoners behavior is lawful, a possibility of preliminary detention before the imposition of penalty, the use of other measures by the state agencies of the Detaining Power, and well as by other international and national public organizations when convicted prisoners of war are isolated through their internment.
Monoporosa duvar karosunda geliştirilen mat sır kompozisyonu ile dijital baskı teknolojisinde pembe mürekkebin renk aktivitesini arttırma
Authors: YAY Büşra , OYTAÇ Zehra Emel , ÜRERSOY Yasin , BALTACI Yeşim , UZ Veli , BİÇER Hülya
Published: October 2023

Seramik duvar karolarında tasarımların karo yüzeyine aktarımı günümüzde ink-jet dijital baskı teknolojisiyle yapılmaktadır. Ink-jet baskı teknolojisinde CMYK ana mürekkep renkleri kullanılmakta, renk tonlarındaki benzerliklerin artması farklı tasarımların ortaya çıkmasını zorlaştırmaktadır. Bu çalışma CMYK+Pembe mürekkep renkleri ile çalışılabilecek, renk aktivitesi yüksek duvar karosu mat sır reçetesi geliştirilmesini içermektedir. Duvar karosu mat sır standart reçetesinde sırasıyla kalsit, dolamit, çinko oksit ve manyezit oranları arttırılarak farklı reçeteler geliştirilmiştir. Engoplu duvar karosu üzerine önce geliştirilen mat sır reçeteleri ardından CMYK+Pembe mürekkep dijital dekor uygulaması yapılmıştır. Duvar karosu sinterleme sonrası mürekkep dekorlu sır reçetelerinin L,a,b renk ölçümleri yapılmış, ‘a’ değerinin 15,35 den 22,18 değerine çıktığı belirlenmiştir. Reçetelerin hue açısı ile kroma değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Geliştirilen duvar karosu mat sır reçetelerinde pembe renk harici diğer renklerin renk aktivitelerinde belirgin farklılıklar görülmemiş istenen pembe renk şiddeti ise yeni duvar karosu mat sır reçetesi ile sağlanabilmiştir. Mat sır reçete içeriğinde CaO miktarındaki artış ile pembe renk şiddetinde artış olduğu, ZnO miktarının arttığı sır reçetesinde pembe rengin renk aktivitesinin alınamadığı görülmüştür.
Puzolinik malzemelerin (dip külü ve zeolit) tane boyutunun harcın alkali-silika reaksiyonuna ve basınç dayanımına etkisi
Authors: ERSOY Bahri , YENTÜRK Fahri , ARSOY Zeyni , UYGUNOĞLU Tayfun
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada, puzolanik katkı maddelerinin (dip külü ve zeolit) tane boyutunun çimento esaslı harçlarda oluşan alkali-silika reaksiyonu (ASR) üzerine ve mekanik özeliklerden basınç dayanımına etkisi araştırılmıştır. Farklı tane boyutunda ürünler elde etmek için puzolanik katkılar bilyalı değirmende 5 ayrı sürede (0, 30, 60, 180 ve 240 dk) öğütme işlemine tabi tutulmuştur. Çimento yerine ikame edilmek üzere her bir tane boyutundaki puzolanik katkıdan farklı oranlarda (%10, 20 ve 30) kullanılarak beton harçları hazırlanmıştır. Çimento esaslı harçlarda, doğal ince agrega ve CEM-I 42,5 tipinde Portland çimentosu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen her bir harç çubuğunun TS 13517’ye göre ASR’den kaynaklı boyca genleşme miktarları ve TS EN 12390-3’e göre basınç dayanımları ölçüldü. Sonuç olarak beton harcında meydana gelen ASR’nin azaltılmasında zeolitin dip külüne göre daha etkili olduğu ve en düşük ASR genleşme değerinin de 240 dk boyunca öğütülmüş zeolitin %10 oranında çimentoyla yer değiştirilmesiyle elde edildiği belirlenmiştir. Ancak, her iki puzolanik katkının basınç dayanımına etkisi kıyaslandığında ise dip külü katkısının beton harcı basınç dayanımı üzerine önemli bir olumsuz etkisi gözükmez iken, zeolit katkısıyla basınç dayanımlarında belirli bir miktar (%10-29) azalma olduğu görülmüştür.
HIV ile Enfekte Bireylerde Sifilis Koenfeksiyonu
Authors: ŞAHİN Ahmet , ASLAN Selda , DOĞANTEKİN Esin , DOĞANTEKİN Akif
Published: October 2023

Amaç: HIV ve Treponema pallidum ortak bulaş yolları olan ve günümüzde seroprevalansı giderek artan mikroorganizmalardır. Çalışmamızda HIV pozitif hasta grubunda sifilis koenfeksiyonu seroprevalansını değerlendirmeyi amaçladık.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmamıza ilimiz birinci basamak sağlık kuruluşlarının verileri dahil edildi. Ocak 2019 ve Aralık 2022 tarihleri arasında doğrulaması yapılmış HIV pozitif hastalarda “Venereal Disease Research Laboratory” (VDRL) ve “Treponema pallidum hemaglütinasyon” (TPHA) testlerinin sonuçları retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Sifilis tanısı konulurken konvansiyonel algoritma yöntemi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Toplam 344.067 hastadan anti HIV testi istendi. Doğrulama sonucunda 30’u erkek, 14’ü kadın 44 hastada HIV enfeksiyonu tespit edildi. HIV pozitif hastaların dokuzu erkek, ikisi kadın 11 (%25) hastada sifilis koenfeksiyonu saptandı. Dokuz erkek hastanın beşi (%55.5) erkeklerle seks yapan erkekler (ESE) olguları idi. Genel olarak 12 ESE olgusunun beşinde (%41.6) sifilis saptandı. Onsekiz ESE olmayan olgunun ise dördünde (%22.2) koenfeksiyon görüldü. Erkek cinsiyet ve ESE olgularında koenfeksiyon daha yüksek oranda görüldü.
Sonuç: HIV enfeksiyonu ve sifilis olguları her geçen yıl ülkemizde artmaktadır. HIV pozitif hastalarda sifilisi, sifilisi olanlarda HIV enfeksiyonunu taramak koenfeksiyonları saptamaya katkıda bulunacaktır. Çalışmamızın sonuçları literatürle uyumlu saptanmıştır. Ortak bulaş yollarının cinsel ilişki olması nedeni ile cinsel yolla bulaşan hastalıklar hakkında bilgi düzeyindeki artış, bu hastalıkların seroprevelansının azalmasına yardımcı olacaktır. Özellikle birinci basamak sağlık kuruluşlarındaki tarama faaliyetleri son derece önemlidir.
LIMITES DA PRIVACIDADE INDIVIDUAL FACE AO BEM-ESTAR COLETIVO NO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Figueiredo Virna
Published: October 2023

A noção de privacidade e os direitos que dela derivam se expandem a cada dia na sociedade da informação. Surge a necessidade de uma urgente reflexão quanto aos seus contornos e alcance, com o intuito de que se evite a perda do controle do indivíduo sobre os seus dados pessoais. Neste cenário, o presente estudo realizado a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, se propõe a analisar as principais faces da tutela da privacidade, ultrapassando o conceito de proibição à intromissão alheia na vida íntima, enquanto dever de abstenção, alcançando a ideia de deveres de caráter positivo. Para tanto, observa as normativas de proteção nacionais quanto a matéria, destacando a Lei Geral sobre a Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD). Por fim, a discussão conduz para a apreciação dos limites da privacidade nas searas pública e privada, verificando o sopesamento em face do bem coletivo. Em fato, uma vez configurado o conflito entre o direito à privacidade e o interesse público, o caminho mais seguro se inicia com a verificação se de fato existe o conflito entre os referidos valores. É necessária a averiguação de todas as circunstâncias que compõem o caso concreto, com a atribuição de valores e pesos para, ao final, chegar ao entendimento sobre qual grupo de normas que deverá efetivamente prevalecer. Deste modo, a privacidade se coloca como um objeto jurídico volátil, apresentando variações substanciais conforme o contexto no qual se insere, sem, contudo, perder sua relevância dentro da vida prática e exercício da cidadania.
A RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL DE AGENTES ECONÔMICOS NÃO EMPRESÁRIOS SOB UMA PERSPECTIVA JURÍDICO-PRAGMÁTICA
Authors: Dias Pimentel Junior Washington Luiz , De Oliveira Filho João Glicério , Batista Neves André Luiz
Published: October 2023

A Lei n. 11.101/05 tem como foco a regulamentação do instituto de Recuperação Judicial, Extrajudicial e Falência do empresário e da sociedade empresária, e seu principal objetivo é a promoção da superação da situação de crise econômico-financeira da empresa a fim de conservar uma atividade econômica relevante. Contudo, embora tenha recebido diversas atualizações necessárias pela sua reforma (Lei n. 14.112/2020), um dos seus pontos permaneceu controvertido foi a sua não aplicação sobre os agentes econômicos não empresários, uma vez que ainda se restringe àqueles considerados empresários ou sociedade empresárias. Por consequência, o tema, vinculado à crise econômico-financeira e a necessidade de recuperação desses agentes, vem sendo bastante debatido na doutrina nos últimos tempos. Nesse sentido, a presente pesquisa, a qual foi empregue o método qualitativo dedutivo, tem como finalidade a análise da questão através de uma perspectiva jurídico-pragmática da legislação empresarial brasileira, no que diz respeito a exclusão dos referidos agentes, visto que são possuidores de notável função social, chegando a conclusão que estes devem ser alcançados pelos benefícios trazidos pelo instituto disposto em lei.
Varieties of Anti‐Globalism: The Italian Government’s Evolving Stance on the EU’s Investment Screening Mechanism
Authors: Calcara Antonio , Poletti Arlo
Published: October 2023

In 2017, Italy, France, and Germany jointly supported the setting up of an EU-wide investment screening mechanism to strengthen the EU’s capacity to screen and eventually block foreign investments. In a few months, however, the Italian government changed position dramatically, shifting from leading supporter to staunchest opposer of this pol-icy initiative. Such a change of positioning was decisive in both watering down the initial proposal and moving for-ward with the idea of a looser mechanism coordinating national investment screening activities. This article develops an explanation of the Italian government’s changing negotiating stance. We develop an argument that stresses how two factors combined to produce this puzzling outcome. First, we stress the role of political parties as drivers of governments’ foreign economic policy choices. More specifically, we show that the preferences of the parties form-ing the Italian government after the 2018 general elections (the Lega Nord and the Five Star Movement) were crucial in shaping Italy’s evolving stance on this important issue. Second, we highlight the implications of the tension that exists between two different “varieties” of anti-globalism. While “self-proclaimed” anti-globalist political parties usu-ally combine a traditional critique of globalization and opposition to further political integration in the EU, they may be forced to prioritize one over the other when they prove incompatible. In this context, we show how Italian anti-globalist parties’ choice to prioritize anti-Europeanism over anti-globalism led them to prefer strengthening domes-tic-level institutions to screen FDIs rather than allowing the EU to acquire new powers.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF GIFTED STUDENTS IN TERMS OF DIFFERENT VARIABLES
Authors: Koçak Fatih , Kızılkaya Hasan , Koçlar Naziye
Published: October 2023

This study aims to examine the communication skills of students with special abilities in terms of different variables (gender, parents' education status, number of siblings, birth order, enjoying to participate in group activities, and parents' occupational groups). The descriptive survey model was taken as a basis for the study. The study participants consisted of 160 gifted students studying at the Science and Art Center. The data were obtained by using the Communication Scale. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) were used. According to the results of the research, the scores of male students on the communication scale are significantly higher than the average score of female students. While there was a significant difference in the mean of communication scores according to the variables of the education status of the mother and father and the profession of the father, no significant difference was found according to the other variables. The results indicate that in determining and developing the communication skills levels of students with special abilities, variables such as the gender of the students and the educational status of their parents should be taken into consideration.
The Effect of Some Animal and Plant Proteins on uric acid index in Rats with Acute Renal Failure
Authors: Amin Ahmed A. , Rabeh Naeem M. , Mohamed Rokaya E.
Published: October 2023

Kidney diseases are a public health problem all over the world. From recent studies it has been found that a low-protein diet as part of diet therapy has beneficial effects that slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. So, this study was carried out to investigate the uric acid index of some animal protein (Beef, eggs, kidney) and plant protein (mushroom, yellow lentils, lupine) in rats with induced-acute renal failure (ARF). Forty rats were divided into 8 groups (n=5) in each group. The first group of rats was fed on basal diet. The other rats were injected with one dose of 50% glycerol (10 ml/kg B.Wt.) in their hind limbs to induce ARF, these rats were divided into 7 subgroups, as follows: Subgroup (1): Rats with ARF were fed on basal diet supplemented with 150 gm/kg casein as positive control group (+Ve). From subgroups (2 : 7) rats were fed on the basal diet supplemented with 150 gm/kg from dried beef, eggs, kidney, mushroom, yellow lentils, lupine, respectively for 4 weeks. The treated groups with either animal or plant proteins had a significant decrease (P<0.05) in the level of kidney functions as well as lowering the mean values of phosphorous, sodium and potassium. The level of serum albumin and total protein were significantly (P<0.05) increased as compared to the +ve control group. It could be concluded that a diet containing animal protein (beef, eggs, kidney) or plant protein (mushroom, yellow lentils, lupine) may be used as a part of diet therapy to slow the progression of kidney disease and improve the kidney functions.
Acid Vapors in a Mixed Urban/Rural/Biomass Burning Environment Measured by Iodide Adduct CIMS
Authors:   , Weesner Brigitte Marie , Wood Ezra
Published: October 2023

Gas-phase organic acids (acetic acid, propionic acid, valeric acid, pyruvic acid, hydrogen cyanide, and isocyanic acid) were measured using iodide adduct chemical ionization mass spectrometry in Meridian, ID, from August 13th - August 30th as part of the FIREX 2019 field study. The site was located next to a highway, and wind patterns allowed for the sampling of freshly emitted pollutants from vehicular sources, traffic emissions that have undergone 1-3 hours of photochemistry, and rural air masses. Diurnal trends suggest a mix of primary and secondary sources for acetic, propionic, valeric, and isocyanic acid. The diurnal trend of pyruvic acid is similar to that of nitric acid, which is formed photochemically, and the diurnal trend of hydrogen cyanide is similar to that of NOy, which is a primary pollutant. So far there have been few datasets published of these organic acids. This dataset contributes to the understanding of the sources and sinks of the organic acids studied, which will provide a better understanding of one piece of the overall mechanism of VOC oxidation in the atmosphere.
Off-Broadway
Authors:   , Weill Noelle , McHugh Michelle
Published: October 2023

There is some level of debate in the Broadway and theater world when it comes to professionally filmed theatrical shows: isn't theater entertainment best experienced in the physical theater? In recent years, there has been a rising trend of Broadway film releases that might suggest otherwise. The rise of streaming services has completely changed the way viewers experience entertainment. As the competition within the streaming industry increases, platforms are becoming more and more dependent on unique content offerings to differentiate themselves to their audiences and earn subscriptions. Could theater related film titles be one such key differentiator? Through a survey of individuals and several professional interviews with media and theater experts, this study produced a mix of qualitative and quantitative data to help understand the impact theater-related content will have in a virtual streaming space. The research has provided clarity to several strategies streaming platforms can utilize to ensure this content is a successful and valuable addition to their ever-growing content libraries. Ultimately, the results show that, while streaming theater may not serve as a replacement for the live version, it still has the power to exist in a harmonious and beneficial way for both industries. With theater, the possibilities are endless.
Plataforma giroscópica mejorada para la práctica docente en Ingeniería de control
Authors: Nájera S. , Zambrano Francisco Alejandro , Rico Ramón , Rico-Azagra Javier , Gil-Martínez Montserrat
Published: October 2023

Los vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV) han tenido una importante evolución en todos los sectores. Para el correcto desarrollo de sus capacidades ha sido necesario su adecuado modelado, desarrollo de sistemas de control, implementación de los mismos y evaluaciones en campo. Este último punto es complejo desde el punto de vista docente, ya que las pruebas en exterior son impracticables. Para ello se han desarrollado plataformas que facilitan los experimentos de modelado y evaluación de las capacidades del UAV. Un trabajo reciente recoge el desarrollo de una plataforma giroscópica para el control de actitud y orientación de UAVs, que integra tanto elementos mecánicos y de comunicación, como un sistema software para la carga y prueba de controladores en el UAV. Dicha plataforma ha sido utilizada para diversos propósitos, como concursos educativos de Ingeniería de Control por sus prestaciones y facilidad de uso (compatibilidad con Simulink). Sin embargo, a pesar de la facilidad y la versatilidad que aporta, ha presentado algunas carencias a lo largo de su uso; rozamientos asimétricos, centro de gravedad desplazado, controladora de vuelo con capacidad de cómputo limitada, capa baja de control sin supervisión, y motores con capacidad limitada, entre otros. Este trabajo presenta las mejoras realizadas sobre dicha plataforma para la corrección de estas carencias, mediante el diseño de una nueva estructura de UAV, el empleo de un nuevo diseño de controladora de vuelo y la introducción de nuevos sistemas de propulsión.
Microwave lens ray tracing method as a tool for optimizing the parameters of beamforming circuits of antenna arrays
Authors: Kochetkov V. A. , Lysanov I. Yu. , Soldatikov I. V. , Shishkin N. V.
Published: October 2023

In the paper, a microwave lens tracing method is studied, which takes into account the influence of the beam-forming circuit elements on the amplitude distribution of the field over the antenna array aperture and multiple reflections of rays inside the lens cavity. An approach has been used that makes it possible to simulate the structure of microwave lenses and take into account the effect of mutual bonds inside the lens body. The proposed procedures are aimed at reducing time costs in the design of lens-type beam-forming circuits in antenna arrays of radio electronic equipment in the microwave-EHF wavelength ranges. The results of comparison of the ray tracing method and electrodynamic modeling of microwave lenses have been presented.
The Effects of Family Factors on the Formation of Adolescence Depression
Authors: Yuan Yixuan
Published: October 2023

Depression among teenagers occurs in high proportion and becomes more serious to deal with. Family factors play an important role in the formation of adolescent depression. To investigate the effects of family factors on the formation of adolescent depression, the present study reviewed the definition of depression and various family factors for adolescent depression, including parents' education level, socioeconomic status, parents' comparison, parental conflict, and parenting style. In addition, the relationship among those family factors was depicted and their interactions for the depression. Finally, some suggestions were provided for the prevention and recovery of adolescent depression. The present study emphasizes the family factors and summarizes their interactions, enriches the current findings to specific family fields, and provides some approaches to improve the high incidence of adolescent depression
Islamic Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion: Examining the Intervening Role of Financial Self-Efficacy
Authors: Muslichah Muslichah , Putra Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso , Abdullah Rose , Usry Abdul Kadir
Published: October 2023

Financial self-efficacy is used as an intermediary variable in this study to examine how Islamic financial literacy affects financial inclusion. The participants in this study are final-semester Muslim economics students. Accidental sampling is the method employed. The response percentage for the 300 questionnaires distributed—181 of which were returned—was 60%. The investigation came to two important conclusions. First, financial inclusion and financial self-efficacy are significantly impacted by Islamic financial literacy. Second, the effect of Islamic financial literacy on financial inclusion is not significant. These findings may have an impact on legislators, service providers, and institutions of higher learning. Islamic finance should be a subject covered in higher education, either as part of the core curriculum or as an elective. To help the consumer better understand the given product information, the service provider should give them comprehensive information. The provision of financial education to certain groups, such as housewives or workers in offices, must be addressed in a number of ways by policymakers.
Kriminalisasi dan Reformulasi Perbuatan Prostitusi dalam Hukum Pidana: Catatan Kritis atas Minimnya Pengaturan Perbuatan Prostitusi Di Indonesia
Authors: Amrianto Andika Dwi , Putri Maria Kunti Atika , Yusup Ahmad , Putra I Putu Aditya Darma
Published: October 2023

The practice of prostitution, which grew rapidly and massively through electronic means of information dissemination, impacted various groups. The worst impact of the massive practice of prostitution was the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, which adversely affect the health of both individuals directly involved in prostitution and those whose partners engage in such activities. This study aims to find out the regulation of prostitution within the current Indonesian criminal law and to provide an overview for legislators in the formation of prostitution regulations in the future. Furthermore, it needs to elucidate the reasons behind the necessity of regulating prostitution in Indonesia. The research method employed was legal research of a normative type. This research using secondary data obtained through library research and studies of laws and regulations. The analytical method used in this study was a prescriptive analytical technique. The results of this study revealed that currently there were no regulations governing the practice of prostitution in Indonesia rigidly and clearly. Therefore, it is necessary to criminalize and reformulate the offense of prostitution in Indonesian Criminal Law to avoid the effects arising from the act of prostitution that cause potential victims due to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
ALGUMAS NOTAS ÀS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS
Authors: Silva Wanderson Vilton N. da , Santos Matheus Rios Silva , Silva José Vanilson Torres da , Silva Rafael Machado da
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é problematizar a construção histórica das políticas públicas no país, considerando sua historicidade recente e duas populações específicas: a população de rua e a LGBT+. Compreendemos que a historicidade e a questão populacional que destacamos nos fornecem questões analíticas para pensar a governabilidade e as relações históricas estabelecidas entre o Estado brasileiro e as vidas sob seu governo. Estaremos situados no campo de problematização que reúne a construção teórica e a luta político-social da militância na academia e nos movimentos sociais, a partir do controle social e da produção científica. Destacamos como os atuais desmontes colocam em risco as populações que mencionamos, ao mesmo tempo em que também remetem para questões estruturais das relações históricas entre Estado e as vidas no país, considerando as diferentes populações atendidas pelas políticas públicas brasileiras.

Palavras-chaves: Políticas públicas. História. População. Rua. LGBT
DESVENDANDO AS RELAÇÕES ENTRE NEOLIBERALISMO, RACISMO E COLONIALIDADES
Authors: Pereira Alves Nogueira Valdenete
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo construir um referencial teórico que explore a relação entre o neoliberalismo, racismo e as colinialidades, destacando a correlação entre ambos. Para isso, serão utilizados os conceitos e perspectivas de renomados autores, como Jessé Souza, Grada Kilomba, Silvio Almeida, Quijano, David Harvey, Walter Mignolo, Catherine Walsh e outros. Através dessa análise, evidencia-se como o neoliberalismo e o racismo se interconectam, fornecendo uma base teórica sólida para compreender as dinâmicas sociais e políticas atuais; e a promoção da conscientização e a mobilização social, enfatizando a necessidade de uma luta coletiva em busca do fim das colonialidades e da construção de uma sociedade mais justa e equitativa.  As relações entre neoliberalismo, racismo e colonialidades são complexas e estão interligadas de várias maneiras. Uma das formas como o neoliberalismo está relacionado ao racismo é por meio das desigualdades sociais e econômicas que são agravadas pelas políticas neoliberais; as desigualdades econômicas muitas vezes estão correlacionadas com divisões raciais e étnicas.
EFECTOS NATURALES Y ANTRÓPICOS EN LA PRODUCCIÓN DE SEDIMENTOS DE LA CUENCA DEL RÍO MAGDALENA
Authors: Restrepo Juan C. , Restrepo Juan D.
Published: October 2023

La cuenca del río Magdalena tiene una producción de sedimentos de 689 ± 528 t km -2 a -1 con valores máximos por encima de 2000 t km -2 a -1 . Análisis de regresión múltiple indican que los principales parámetros que explican la varianza en la producción de sedimentos de la cuenca son la escorrentía y el caudal máximo. Para describir la producción de sedimentos se obtuvo un modelo numérico con una eficiencia del 58% (P< 0.01) y un error cuadrático medio relativo (ECMR) del 11%. Los análisis de series de tiempo muestran tendencias crecientes en el transporte de sedimentos en el 68% de la cuenca del río Magdalena.
REVISIÓN TAXONÓMICA DEL GÉNERO GALACTIA P. BR. (LEGUMINOSAE-PAPILIONOIDEAE) EN CUBA
Authors: Beyra Matos Ángela , Herrera Oliver Pedro , Reyes Artile Grisel , Hernández Valdés Laura
Published: October 2023

Se presenta una revisión taxonómica del género Galactia P. Br. para Cuba; se definen 24 taxones: 23 especies y una subespecie 16 de los cuales endémicos de la isla. Se discute su biogeografía a la luz de varias hipótesis biogeográficas, novedosos métodos de análisis molecular biogeográficos y el registro fósil de leguminosas. La diversidad taxonómica y el endemismo cubano de gran parte de las especies de Galactia, amerita un posterior análisis molecular biogeográfico del género junto con otros taxones estrechamente relacionados de la subtribu Diocleinae que permitan identificar los linajes Terciarios de leguminosas que han contribuido a esta diversidad.
DINÁMICA DE DOS NODOS DE RANVIER ACOPLADOS
Authors: Ruiz Jorge Enrique , Campos Di´ogenes , Fayad Ram´on
Published: October 2023

Dos nodos de Ranvier se modelan mediante circuitos de FitzHugh-Nagumo acoplados el´ectricamente y se estudia su comportamiento din´amico. El par´ametro de acoplamiento, con valores en la vecindad de la bifurcaci´on de Hopf, genera variados tipos de comportamiento que dependen adem´as de las condiciones iniciales: excitabilidad, biestabilidad y birritmicidad.
LA MALARIA: ESTRATEGIAS ACTUALES PARA EL DESARROLLO DE UNA VACUNA EFECTIVA
Authors: Herrera Valencia Sócrates
Published: October 2023

Dos nodos de Ranvier se modelan mediante circuitos de FitzHugh-Nagumo acoplados el´ectricamente y se estudia su comportamiento din´amico. El par´ametro de acoplamiento, con valores en la vecindad de la bifurcaci´on de Hopf, genera variados tipos de comportamiento que dependen adem´as de las condiciones iniciales: excitabilidad, biestabilidad y birritmicidad.
EFECTO DEL ETANOL Y DE LA CONCENTRACIÓN INICIAL DE PRECURSOR DE ALUMINIO EN LA OBTENCIÓN α-AL203 POR EL MÉTODO DE PRECIPITACIÓN CONTROLADA
Authors: Cobo J. , Rodríguez-Páez J. E. , Villaquirán R C. , Scian Albero
Published: October 2023

Uno de los compuestos más importantes que se utilizan en el campo de los cerámicos estructurales es la alúmina. Dadas las exigencias y requerimientos actuales, sobre las características de las materias primas, se ha desarrollado una variedad de métodos de síntesis principalmente por rutas químicas, con el fin de obtener el tamaño, distribución de tamaño y morfología de partícula requeridas. El método de precipitación controlada (MPC) permite alcanzar estas exigencias brindando, además, la posibilidad de controlar adecuadamente el proceso y garantizando una buena reproducibilidad del método. Acá se indica concretamente el efecto de la concentración del precursor de aluminio y del solvente de lavado durante el proceso de obtención de la alúmina. Para la realización de este estudio se utilizó valoración potenciométrica y conductimétrica, para seguir el avance del proceso, difracción de rayos x (DRX), para determinar las fases cristalinas del sólido, microscopía electrónica de transmisión (MET) para determinar la morfología y el tamaño de partícula.
AN ALERT CONCERNING A POSSIBLE THREAT TO THE AMPHIBIAN FAUNA EAST OF THE ANDES: DISCOVERY OF THE AMERICAN BULLFROG IN EASTERN COLOMBIA
Authors: Lynch John D.
Published: October 2023

Free-living tadpoles of the American Bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana, an introduced species, were found in eastern Boyacá. The introduction of this alien into the Amazon Basin could cause dramatic changes in the frog fauna there.
Circular RNA AGFG1 motivates breast cancer cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and glycolysis by controlling microRNA-653-5p/14-3-3 protein epsilon
Authors: Chen Liang , Qian JinXian , Shen Ying , Yu Xiang
Published: October 2023

A recent Pairwise meta-analysis confirmed that circular RNA AGFG1 (circAGFG1) is abnormally highly expressed in breast cancer (BC) and may be associated with death risk. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the biological role of circAGFG1 in BC and to explore its potential downstream molecular mechanisms. CircAGFG1, miR-653-5p and YWHAE expression in BC tissues and cells were analyzed by RT-qPCR or western blot. Gene expression was regulated by transfection of plasmids or oligonucleotides and the biological behaviors of BC cells were analyzed by a series of assays. The ring structure of circAGFG1 was analyzed by RNase R and actinomycin D treatment. Dual luciferase reporter assay and RNA-pull down were used to verify the targeting relationship of circAGFG1 and downstream factors. A nude mouse xenograft experiment was performed to verify the effect of circAGFG1 on cancer cells in vivo. The results showed that circAGFG1 and YWHAE were highly expressed in BC while miR-653-5p was lowly expressed. Both circAGFG1 and YWHAE had a targeting relationship with miR-653-5p. Knockdown of circAGFG1 inhibited BC cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and glycolysis. The inhibitory effect of circAGFG1 knockdown on BC was reversed by silencing miR-653-5p. The inhibitory effect of overexpression of miR-653-5p on malignant behaviors of BC cells was reversed by overexpression of YWHAE. Knockdown of circAGFG1 inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Taken together, these data suggest that circAGFG1 acts as a sponge for miR-653-5p to mediate YWHAE expression to promote the malignant behaviors of BC.
Yazan Bir Öğrenciyi Anla(t)mak: Sosyokültürel Perspektiften Nitel Bir Çözümleme
Authors: ATASOY Arzu
Published: October 2023

Yazma becerisi zaman içinde farklı teorilerle açıklanmıştır. Yapılan son araştırmalarda ise yazmanın sosyokültürel dinamiklerine vurgu yapılmıştır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, yazan bir öğrenciyi sosyokültürel perspektiften anlamak ve anlatmaktır. Araştırmanın katılımcısı Türkçe öğretmenliği lisans programı 2. sınıf öğrencisidir. Katılımcı, yazmaktan hoşlanan, yazmaya zaman ayıran, daha iyi yazmak için çaba gösteren, yazmaya değer veren, şu an olduğu gibi geçmiş yaşantılarında da yazmakla ilgilenmiş bir öğrencidir. Veriler katılımcı ile yapılan görüşme ve katılımcının hesabında (bookstagram) paylaştığı gönderilere yapılan yorumlardan elde edilmiştir. Toplanan veriler betimsel ve içerik analizi yöntemleriyle çözümlenmiştir. Yapılan görüşmenin çözümlenmesi sonucunda katılımcının yazma davranışını sosyokültürel perspektiften açıklayan temalar sosyal dinamikler, politika ve kaynak olarak tespit edilmiştir. Katılımcının bookstagram hesabındaki yorumlar takipçilerin yorumları ve katılımcının takipçilerinin yorumlarına verdiği yanıtlar şeklinde iki başlık altında değerlendirilmiştir. Takipçilerin yorumlarının analizi sonucu ortaya çıkan temalar değerlendirene yönelik, değerlendirilen kitaba yönelik, değerlendirilen kitabın yazarına yönelik ve konu dışı olarak belirlenmiştir. Katılımcının takipçilerinin yorumlarına verdiği yanıtlar kısmında katılımcı yanıtları olmak üzere tek tema ortaya çıkmıştır. En sık tekrar edilen kategoriler beğeni, teşekkür, onay şeklinde olmuştur. Araştırma bulguları tartışılarak bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur. Bu önerilerden bazıları farklı yazma topluluklarının oluşturulması ve bu toplulukların amaç, araç, eylem ve üyelerine dair özelliklerin yazma becerisi ile olan ilişkisinin incelenmesi; ders içi yazma çalışmalarına zaman ayrılması, geri bildirim sürecinin etkin işletilmesi, okuma ve yazmanın eş güdümlü olarak yürütülmesi ve dijital platformların yazma gelişimini destekleyici bir unsur olarak öğretim sürecine entegre edilmesi şeklindedir.
O conceito de dialética em Lukács (István Mészaros)
Authors: Costa Valdirene Pereira
Published: October 2023

Na obra o autor consegue reforçar a ideia de que o desenvolvimento do pensamento de Lukács ocorre a partir dos acontecimentos históricos-sociais em que vive e é por isso que no início, quando jovem, seus escritos são caracterizados como idealistas e, mais tarde, com seu amadurecimento intelectual, se tornam mais materialistas. Inclusive foi esse mesmo processo histórico-social que acarretou em penalizações a sua dialética. José Paulo Netto escreve o texto de Apresentação do livro e diz o seguinte: “à concepção de dialética e de totalidade de Lukács sempre faltaram [...] suportes históricos (sócio-materiais) para que a categoria de mediação fosse plenamente saturada de concreção, o que vulnerabilizou [...] a própria categoria de totalidade concreta” (p. 21).