bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Competitive Exclusion Principle and Droop's Model
Authors: Abakumov A.I. , Kozitskaya I.S.
Published: December 2024

The situations of fulfillment or violation of the principle of competitive exclusion are investigated. The principle of competitive exclusion is a well-known principle of G.F. Gause. The principle means that each species has its own ecological niche, and no two different species can occupy the same ecological niche. In general, the principle of competitive exclusion states that long-term coexistence of species is impossible if their number exceeds the number of density-dependent factors controlling growth. However, the principle of competitive exclusion is not a repeatedly confirmed law of the physical type; it is only a principle-hypothesis. The fact of its violation is not something outstanding, since numerous examples of such violations are now known. But each such case draws attention to the possible causes of such violations. After all, compliance with the principle of competitive exclusion creates clear characteristics of ecological niches, their similarities or differences. And violation, on the contrary, blurs these differences. We will trace the correspondence of this principle to microbial communities in phytoplankton. The study is of a model nature, conducted on the well-known Droop model. Modeling the vital activity of microorganisms occupies a significant place in the study of biological processes in cultivated conditions. The corresponding dependencies and equations are also applied to natural systems. The model is represented by a system of nonlinear differential equations, in which the properties of the solutions are investigated. This model is also applied to the analysis of phytoplankton in water bodies using laboratory methods of experimental determination of parameters. Equilibrated stationary solutions, called equilibria, are considered. The existence and stability of such solutions are investigated. It turns out that these solutions characterize the phase portrait of the system of differential equations in sufficient detail. Computational experiments in examples illustrate the properties of the solutions.
Sentiment analysis with Python in literary texts: a study with the poems of João Cabral de Melo Neto
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Paraná, Fernandes Rezende Ribeiro Patrick , Almeida Prado Cestari José Marcelo ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this paper is to analyze if implementing the hermeneutically created negation scope can improve the performance of Sentiment Analysis tools when applied to João Cabral de Melo Neto's poems. To achieve this goal, the paper proposes a hybrid approach that combines lexical analysis based on two dictionaries with a scope of negation created from the author's own poems. Furthermore, some algorithms were used to confirm the negation in the context of Cabralina's poetry. The experiment showed a significant improvement in performance scores when applying one of the dictionaries associated with the scope of negation. This underscores the significance of computational linguists' endeavors to create dictionaries for literary texts and reinforces the need for collaboration between areas of knowledge.
Gluteal taping to improve gait in spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy children: A randomized control trial
Authors: Chinnavan Elanchezhian , Ezhilarasu Ramalingam  , Swarnakumari Pichai
Published: December 2024

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent mobility disorder in children, resulting in long-term disabilities and various impairments. The clinical manifestations of CP vary among affected individuals. CP is associated with a wide range of disorders, and a broad spec-trum of symptoms may present. Children with CP commonly experience muscle hypertonia, challenges in postural control, difficulties in ambulation, and an increased risk of falls. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the impact of KT on gait metrics and functional activities following gluteal taping. Methods: The cohort study comprised 60 patients with spastic hemiplegia, aged 4–12 years, who were randomly allocated to experimental and control groups. Informed consent was obtained from all parents. The control group underwent traditional training, whereas the experimental group received gluteal taping of the affected glu-teus. Both groups participated in 45-minute training sessions three times a week for six weeks. Results: The effect of gluteal taping was evaluated using paired t-test. The post-test mean values of all gluteal taping variables demonstrated improvement compared to those of the control group (p <0.05). Conclusions: The investigators found that gluteal taping improved both gait metrics and functional abilities in participants with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
On the influence of individual factors of the research subject on the electrical conductivity of the cerebrospinal fluid
Authors: Agzamov Vadim , Khalikov Airat А. , Vavilov Alexey Yu. , Pozdeev Alexey R. , Bayandina Sophia Mikhailovna , Pozdeyeva Maria Alekseevna
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the work was to study the characteristics of the electrically conductive properties of the cerebrospinal fluid of the corpses of persons who died from traumatic brain injury, due to the individual characteristics of the studied material, in order to substantiate the prospects of conducting scientific research on the use of the conductometric method to resolve the issue of the duration of the traumatic impact that led to the formation said injury. We studied 124 corpses of people who died at the age of 17 to 93 years from traumatic brain injury and its consequences (injury duration from 0 to 10 days). Electrical conductivity was measured using an AKIP RLC 6109 device with an error of 0.1% at frequencies from 0.1 kHz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz. It has been established that the factor of the subject’s gender is significant from the point of view of its influence on the electrical conductivity of the cerebrospinal fluid. At the same time, the passport age of the deceased does not have a significant effect on the studied properties of the cerebrospinal fluid, as well as the duration of the person’s death, which does not exceed a 24-hour period. The absolute value of ethanolemia (in ppm) does not have a significant effect on the electrical conductivity of the cerebrospinal fluid, however, the very fact of the presence of ethyl alcohol in the studied object significantly changes its ability to conduct electric current. All changes caused by the influence of these factors must be taken into account during the development of a conductometric study of the cerebrospinal fluid of those who died from a traumatic brain injury, as influences that can change the assessment of the severity of this injury and the duration of its formation.
Practical implementation of an optimization algorithm for calculation of the time since death when changing the ambient temperature
Authors: Vavilov Alexey Yu. , Khalikov Airat А. , Naidenova Tatiana V.
Published: December 2024

When establishing the time since death (TSD) based on the results of a thermometric study of a corpse, situations may arise when the ambient temperature (Tamb) at the place where the dead body was found changed. In these cases, using the Tamb value obtained during the examination of the corpse for calculations will inevitably lead to the formation of an error in determining the TSD. However, a method has been developed in forensic medicine that allows for calculation under conditions of incomplete initial information with optimization of the variables used as predictors of the mathematical model underlying this calculation, which is shown in the example of the case considered in the article.
Based on the Powell optimization algorithm, the work of the formulaic calculation of the TSD is shown in conditions when the Tamb at the time of examination of the corpse differs from that during the period of its stay at the place of discovery. A calculation sheet with formulas in numbered cells for using the proposed algorithm in forensic practice has been created on the basis of the Microsoft Excel program, allowing it to be used in the Calc application of the LibreOffice package or similar ones in the future.
An example of a practical examination of a corpse at the place of its discovery with the results of rectal thermometry and calculations of the TSD without an optimization approach to determining the individual value of the coefficients is shown. Based on the considered practical observation, it is demonstrated that an adequate expert approach to assessing the initial values in relation to a specific situation under consideration can significantly increase the accuracy of establishing the TSD, which is confirmed by the coincidence of the calculated TSD values with the results obtained by investigative means.
Detection and Location of the Oceanic Intraplate Earthquakes at the Oldest Pacific Plate Using Pacific Array (Oldest-1) Data
Authors: Park Jun Yong , Kim YoungHee , Isse Takehi , Lee Sang-Mook , Kim Kwang-Hee , Kawakatsu Hitoshi , Shiobara Hajime , Utada Hisashi , Takeuchi Nozomu , Sugioka Hiroko
Published: December 2024

Oceanic intraplate earthquakes are closely associated with seafloor geologic features, such as knolls, fracture zones, and seamounts. However, this inference is often challenged by significant earthquake location uncertainties and difficulties in detecting small earthquakes, largely owing to limited station coverage. In this study, we used ocean-bottom seismometer data from the Oldest-1 array consisting of 12 sites, which is part of the Pacific array, to construct a one-year earthquake catalog for intraplate events on the oldest Pacific plate (∼170–180 Ma), ∼900 km east of the Mariana trench. This catalog includes 17 small intraplate earthquakes of magnitude mb(Sn) 0.9–3.7 that occur within the array (<700 km from the array center). Although their small magnitudes and sparse station coverage, with an average interstation distance of ∼393 km did not permit the estimation of focal depths and mechanisms, (re)located events with horizontal location errors of 2–8 km highlight a clear zone of deformation within the plate. Of the 17 earthquakes, 13 occurred in close proximity to seafloor geologic features. We found that five events with mb(Sn) 0.9–1.6, located near knolls, exhibited high waveform similarity (correlation coefficient exceeding 0.92) and colocation within an 80×80  m2 area, suggesting that they could be repeating earthquakes. The occurrence of five other events with mb(Sn) 1.3–2.2 at/near an old fracture zone (∼160 Ma) may indicate that the fracture zone may be seismically active regardless of its age. Conversely, three events with mb(Sn) 2.9–3.7, which show clear T-phase signals are located near seamounts, suggesting the reactivation of pre-existing faults. Our results provide a tighter spatial correlation between epicenters and zones of existing weakness on the seafloor as well as an avenue for detailing waveform characteristics in future experiments.
Sağlık Teknikerliği Öğrencilerinde Doğa ve Çevre Bilinci Eğitiminin Su Kullanımı Tutum ve Davranışlarına Etkisi
Authors: Özgün Gülten , Açıkgöz Ayla
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada sağlık teknikerliği öğrencilerinde su kullanımı tutum ve davranışları ile ilişkili faktörlerin belirlenmesi, öğrencilerde su kullanımına yönelik farkındalığın artırılması için verilen eğitimin etkinliğinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Girişimsel türdeki bu araştırma sağlık teknikerliği öğrencilerinde yapılmıştır. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulan anketler, Su Kullanımı Anketi Tutum-Davranış Ölçeği ve su ayak izi hesaplama yöntemiyle toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Araştırmaya toplam 124 (girişim: 62; kontrol: 62) öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırmada yapılan eğitim sonrası girişim grubunun hem tutum hem de davranış puan ortalaması kontrol grubuna göre daha yüksek bulunmuştur (p0,05). Ancak girişim grubundaki öğrencilerin eğitim sonrası su ayak izi puanının azaldığı görülmüştür (p
Promoting Community-Based Tourism: Strategies for Encouraging Adoption of Community-Centered Practices in the Tourism Industry
Authors: Giampiccoli Andrea , Mtapuri Oliver , Maharaj Jithendra , Jugmohan Sean
Published: December 2024

The existence of poverty and unemployment requires that private businesses and other stakeholders work with the government to address them given the potential found in tourism. The purpose of the article is to present the role and meaning of community-based tourism (CBT) in addressing poverty and unemployment in the broad tourism industry. This article follows desktop research and primarily focuses on pathways to incentivize the transformation of the conventional/mass tourism sector so that is central in the fight against poverty and unemployment which are prevalent in society. The authors propose a framework that aims to transform the industry through the adoption of incentives to embrace the finer qualities found in CBT. The paper concludes with discussions centred on incentives for either profit and/or capital sharing based on socioeconomic principles grounded in current ownership of capital by industry staff and members of surrounding communities and local governments, espoused in the principles of CBT.
Low albumin-to-creatinine ratio: a novel predictor of 90-day mortality in hepatocellular carcinoma with liver cirrhosis
Authors: Pamungkas Kadek Mercu Narapati , Dewi Putu Itta Sandi Lesmana , Dewi Ni Luh Putu Yunia , Dewi Ni Nyoman Gita Kharisma , Sindhughosa Dwijo Anargha , Mariadi I Ketut
Published: December 2024

BackgroundDespite recent advances in the treatments of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the prognosis of HCC patients remains controversial. Lowered serum albumin in hepatocellular carcinoma, an advanced stage of liver cirrhosis, indicates a worsening condition. Hepatorenal syndrome, marked by increased serum creatinine, is a key mortality indicator. The aim of this study was to determine the serum albumin-to-creatinine ratio (sACR) as a predictor of mortality in patients with HCC and liver cirrhosis.
MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 37 patients with HCC and liver cirrhosis. Patient characteristics, sACR, model of end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, and Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score were obtained from medical records. The optimal cut-off point for the sACR was determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to evaluate its predictive ability for 90-day mortality. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method with a log-rank test, and Cox regression was employed to obtain hazard ratios (HR) to estimate the patient’s prognosis.
ResultsA low sACR cut-off of 2.32 was identified. Kaplan-Meier analysis confirmed that sACR met the proportional hazard assumption. sACR <2.32 was a significant predictor of 90-day mortality (HR 6.52; 95% CI 1.80-23.63; p=0.004), comparable to MELD 40 (HR 41.3; 95% CI 1.98-862.90; p=0.016) and CTP category (HR =2.19;95%CI: 0.79-6.06;p=0.131).
Conclusion The sACR is a novel predictor of 90-day mortality in HCC patients with liver cirrhosis. Lower sACR is associated with overall survival and may help to design strategies to personalize management approaches among patients with HCC and liver cirrhosis.
Early radial band deflation after transradial access coronary catheterization reduces complications: a systematic review
Authors: Nugroho Rico Maulana , Waluyo Agung , Herawati Tuti
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUNDTransradial access (TRA) coronary catheterization is widely used for coronary artery disease (CAD) management. However, complications such as pain, hematoma, and radial artery occlusion (RAO) often occur due to prolonged use of radial compression bands. Early deflation protocols have been proposed to minimize these complications while maintaining effective hemostasis. This systematic review evaluates the impact of early radial band deflation protocols on reducing TRA-related complications.
METHODSA systematic literature search was conducted in ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Sage Journal, and Scopus databases, including studies published between 2018 and March 2024. Inclusion criteria focused on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and quasi-experimental studies evaluating radial band deflation protocols in TRA coronary catheterization patients. Outcomes included pain, hematoma, and RAO. Twelve studies were critically appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools and synthesized using narrative and quantitative approaches.
RESULTSThe review included eight RCTs, three cohort studies, and one quasi-experimental study involving a total of 4,477 patients. Findings revealed that early radial band deflation (1.5–2 hours) reduced pain and hematoma incidence compared to prolonged durations (>4 hours). RAO rates were significantly lower with gradual and early deflation protocols. However, shorter durations (<1.5 hours) slightly increased bleeding risk. Evidence supported the TR Band® Light Protocol as an effective and safe deflation strategy.
CONCLUSIONEarly radial band deflation protocols effectively reduce TRA-related complications, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Standardized deflation protocols and further research, including innovative technologies, are recommended to optimize post-TRA care.
Disablised or Ablised?: Linguistic Categorisations of Dis/ability in Swedish Print Media Over Time
Authors: Wojahn Daniel , Ericsson Stina , Hedvall Per-Olof
Published: December 2024

Which linguistic labels we use to name ourselves and others – such as disabled and non-disabled – make a difference regarding how we see ourselves and each other. Such labels may also say something about how we view society and the roles of people in it, as illustrated by the choice between people-first and identity-first labels. In the present study, we use a sample of 56,666 articles published by Swedish print media to investigate how the concept and category of dis/ability is referred to and understood in Swedish. The data stretches over four decades, from 1982 to 2019, and is analysed using the two research fields of Corpus Linguistics and Discourse Studies. The study shows that the overall terms to name dis/ability and disablised people in Swedish have changed regularly, while the underlying concepts, structures and ways of categorisation regarding dis/ability remain the same. Dis/ability is shown to be understood along a medical-biological model as located in the individual. Ability is rarely mentioned. These results suggest that any attempts at changing mainstream society's conceptualisations of dis/ability need to involve more work than just replacing outdated or offensive words by new ones. The results also suggest a need for making tacit ableist norms explicit if they are to be challenged.
Differential Pace: Technology and Inequality in the Making of Episodic Disability
Authors: Marathe Megh
Published: December 2024

This article reworks disability frameworks to account for the sustained denial of recognition and care experienced by many episodically disabled people. This reworking is grounded in an ethnographic examination of how people obtain an epilepsy diagnosis in the Midwestern United States. Diagnosis can be straightforward for people whose seizures are witnessed by other people or medical technologies and people who can access specialty care. Others remain undiagnosed for long periods because first-line medical practitioners may not recognize epilepsy due to a confluence of social and technical factors. The article proposes the notion of differential pace to account for temporal relations in the construction and experience of episodic disability. Unpacking the interaction between time, technology, and inequality in patient experience, the article advances disability theory and makes critical contributions to debates in disability studies, the medical humanities, and medical anthropology.
Evaluation and Optimization of Blended Teaching Mode in Higher Vocational Colleges: A Comparative Study of CIPP Model and Artificial Neural Network Evaluation Model
Authors:   Ouyeel Industrial Products Co.,Ltd, Shaoguan, China, Liang Zhuolai
Published: December 2024

To scientifically evaluate and optimize the blended teaching model in vocational colleges, this article integrates the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model and the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model to conduct an empirical study on students majoring in Information Management at a vocational college. The study collected and analyzed various indicators, including student engagement, academic performance, and teacher-student interactions, using methods such as surveys and platform data analysis. The results demonstrated that the blended teaching model significantly enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes while also exhibiting excellent resource utilization efficiency. The CIPP model provides a comprehensive evaluation of the teaching model from a macro perspective, while the ANN model, through deep learning algorithms, offers more precise predictions and assessments of its effectiveness. This study provides scientific evidence for optimizing the blended teaching model in vocational colleges and offers important guidance for improving educational quality and resource allocation efficiency.
The Impact of Personal Learning Environments Platform on Junior Middle School Students’ Self-Regulated Learning and English Reading Achievements
Authors:   Shool of Foreign Studies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China, Xu Xiaoshu
Published: December 2024

With the popularization of personalized learning and student-oriented teaching methods, Personal Learning Environments are gradually emerging in formal education. This study aims to apply the PLEs-based junior middle school English reading platform (PLEs-JER) developed by the mentor team to test the platform’s impact on learners’ self-regulated learning ability and cognitive learning achievement. 150 eighth-grade students, from a middle school in southeast China, were divided into two groups: an experimental group of 75 students who used the PLEs-JER platform during their spare time alongside traditional teaching, and the other group received traditional teaching. At the beginning and end of the experiment, participants were subjected to an English reading test and a questionnaire survey on self-regulated learning skills to evaluate their achievements in English reading and SRL skills. In addition, interviews were conducted with participants regarding their satisfaction with the PLEs-JER platform. Results indicated that after the intervention, the experimental and control groups showed statistically significant differences in English reading test scores and SLR competence surveys, and the qualitative findings supported the quantitative results, indicating that the PLEs-JER platform can improve cognitive learning achievement and SLR ability. The implications of the study for researchers and practitioners in online education are discussed.
Giant angioleiomyoma of uterus- an unknown entity
Authors: Gupta Neelam , Kaur Nechal , Mittal Neha , kumar Sourabh , Ahluwalia Sahil
Published: December 2024

Angioleiomyoma of uterus is a very rare benign tumor, originating from mesenchymal tissue. It usually develops in the lower extremities of middle-aged women and rarely affects other body parts. Uterus is an extremely rare location for angioleiomyoma. We report a rare case of giant angioleiomyoma detected in a 42-year-old woman who is nulliparous and came with a very prominent abdomen.
Utilizing Acacia Nilotica aerial parts for peripheral pain relief
Authors: Imran Hina , Sultana Nighat , Sohail Tehmina , Ali Engr. Mazhar , Rafiq Kiran
Published: December 2024

Acacia nilotica, a medicinal plant from the Fabaceaefamily, is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used in traditional medicine for various ailments, but despite extensive scientific data, its analgesic properties remain under-researched.

Thus, this study aimed to assess the analgesic effects of A. nilotica aerial parts using an acetic-acid induced writhing model in crude ethanolic extract and its fractions (hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate).

The study was designed and conducted at PCSIR Labs Complex, Karachi in May-June 2024. The methods and procedures were approved by the Committee for the Ethical Use of Experimental Animals at PCSIR Laboratory Complex, Karachi (IEC/AN-04). The analgesic effect of extracts of A. nilotica were investigated at doses 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight, using acetic-acid induced writhing test in albino mice. Diclofenac sodium was used as standard. Twenty minutes post drug period show that all test groups had dose-dependent analgesic effects, characterized by reduction in the number of writhes.

As compared to control group all test groups exerted a dose-dependent decrease in abdominal constriction. At 500 mg/kg body weight, the extremely significant activity was seen in the n-hexane fraction (76.5%; p<0.05) and the chloroform fraction (76.2%; p<0.05). Diclofenac sodium exhibited 70.4% (p<0.05) writhing response.

The conclusion of present study supports traditional claim of A. nilotica for treating pain and discomfort.
Disambiguation of Regular Expressions with Backreferences via Term Rewriting
Authors: Ismagilova Daria N. , Nepeivoda Antonina N.
Published: December 2024

In this paper we focus on regular expressions with acyclic backreferences and treat them as a semiring satisfying certain theorems of Kleene algebra. Using these theorems as term rewriting rules, we introduce an algorithm for memory disambiguation of regular expressions. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the class of regexes with acyclic backreferences is closed under language reversal, in contrast to the generic backref-regexes, and provide the reversal algorithm, based on the disambiguation procedure. The results of our experiments revealed that, in certain cases, the matching time was significantly reduced when using the reversed expressions compared to the initial ones.
Using TLA+/TLC for modeling and verification of cryptographic protocols
Authors: Neyzov Maxim V. , Kuzmin Egor V.
Published: December 2024

Interacting in open networks carries certain risks. To ensure the information security of network interaction participants, cryptographic protocols (CrP) are used. High levels of security can be achieved through their formal verification. A common formal method for verifying CrP is model checking.

In this work, we propose using the TLA+/TLC toolset to check models of CrP. This toolset is widely applied in various practical fields. The protocol model is defined in the TLA+ specification language, as well as the required security properties in the form of invariants. The model of a protocol describes its behavior as a transition system containing all possible states of the protocol model and transitions between them. The TLC model checker is employed to automatically verify that the model meets the required properties.
The task of verifying CrP has its specifics. This study proposes three modeling techniques that take into account the specifics of both the task and the TLA+/TLC toolset being used. The first technique involves replacing a system consisting of an arbitrary number of agents with a three-agent system. This simplifies the model and reduces its state space. The second technique is related to representing transmitted messages as a hierarchical structure, allowing encrypted messages to be nested within others. The third technique consists of optimizing the model to improve the performance of the TLC model checker by defining a function that generates only those elements leading to transitions between states in the model. These techniques simplify the model and reduce verification time.
We demonstrate the application of these results on a simple protocol example — the Needham-Schroeder public key authentication protocol. After detecting a known vulnerability in the original protocol by using TLC, we model and verify an improved version. Verification results show that the new version of the protocol does not have this vulnerability.
An Exact Schedulability Test for Real-Time Systems with Abstract Scheduler on Multiprocessor Platforms
Authors: Garanina Natalia O.
Published: December 2024

This paper uses the model checking method for an exact schedulability test of real-time systems running on multiprocessor platforms. To use this method, we formally describe real-time systems with an abstract scheduler as Kripke models. This formalization provides terms sufficient to specialize the abstract scheduler. We illustrate our approach by explicitly defining schedulers that take into account preemption/non-preemption of tasks and global fixed or earliest-deadline-first priority in various combinations. The safety (schedulability) property of real-time systems is formulated using linear temporal logic LTL. Formalizing real-time systems as Kripke models and specifying the safety (schedulability) property as an LTL formula allows us to reduce the exact schedulability test of such systems to a model checking problem. We validate this approach to an exact schedulability test by implementing our formalization of real-time systems with non-preemptive global fixed-priority (NP-GFP), preemptive global fixed-priority (P-GFP), non-preemptive earliest-deadline-first priority (NP-EDF), and preemptive earliest-deadline-first priority (P-EDF) schedulers in Promela, the input language of the model checking tool SPIN. We conduct experiments in SPIN to prove/disprove the safety (schedulability) property to evaluate the effectiveness of our approach. We propose a heuristic assessment of the schedulability of a real-time system based on the provability of unsafety and unprovability of safety of a real-time system executed on multiprocessor platforms with the number of processors differing by one.
Desarrollo de un modelo dinámico mecanicista para predecir el crecimiento de cuyes (Cavia porcellus) machos del genotipo Perúcir el crecimiento de cuyes (Cavia porcellus) machos del genotipo Perú
Authors: Tapie William Armando , Posada-Ochoa Sandra Lucía , Rosero-Noguera Jaime Ricardo , Muñoz-Tamayo Rafael
Published: December 2024

Los modelos dinámicos sirven para comprender y predecir el crecimiento y la composición corporal de los animales. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue desarrollar un modelo dinámico mecanicista para predecir el crecimiento y la composición corporal de cuyes alimentados con una dieta granulada. El modelo integró la dinámica de crecimiento diario en términos de ganancia de peso (GPD), peso corporal vacío (PCV), peso vivo (PV), proteína corporal, grasa, agua y cenizas depositadas, así como los requerimientos de energía (EMm) y proteína para el mantenimiento (PCm). El modelo se desarrolló en el programa Scilab. Se utilizaron 21 ecuaciones algebraicas derivadas de un estudio de sacrificio comparativo. El modelo se evaluó utilizando la raíz del error cuadrático medio (RECM), el error relativo de predicción (ERP) y el coeficiente de correlación de concordancia (CCC) de los valores observados en 12 cuyes y los predichos por el modelo. Para el PV, el PCV, el agua, las cenizas, los EMm y la PCm el modelo mostró una alta concordancia (CCC>0,97) y un ERP menor al 5 %, lo que indicó que las predicciones eran satisfactorias. Las predicciones de la GPD y la proteína depositada tuvieron concordancias sustanciales (CCC de 0,742 y 0,809, respectivamente), con una predicción satisfactoria para la proteína (ERP<20 %). La predicción de la grasa depositada fue menos acertada (ERE=54,93 y CCC=0,031). El modelo representó satisfactoriamente la dinámica de crecimiento de los cuyes, excepto en la predicción de la grasa depositada.
Problems with Norwid’s utterances (not only) in Vade-mecum. Interpretative and methodological remarks
Authors: Kozłowska Anna
Published: December 2024

This article indicates key problems related to the interpretation of selected utterances in Vade-mecum, and develops a new formula for describing Norwid’s syntactic strategies. The assumption that the subject of analysis is not abstract syntactic structures but empirical, used and actualized utterances entails the necessity to acknowledge their multilayered character and the import of other levels than that of syntax, especially thematic-rhematic structure and metatext. As presented analyses show, taking these aspects into account helps to successfully settle certain interpretative dilemmas. The proposed expansion of perspective also allows one to grasp certain features that contribute to the specificity of Norwid’s “syntax”, which mobilizes and utilizes various levels of utterance.
Uso de psicofármacos entre comunidades indígenas y quilombolas en Brasil
Authors: Loures Gabriela da Silva Gonçalves , Ronzani Telmo Mota , Paula Patrícia Aparecida Baumgratz de , Dimenstein Magda , Fernandes Saulo Luders , Leite Jáder Ferreira , Macedo João Paulo Sales , Silva Gabriel Martins
Published: December 2024

El uso de psicofármacos es hoy un problema de salud pública debido al elevado consumo a nivel mundial. En el contexto de las poblaciones tradicionales, la bibliografía sobre el uso de estos medicamentos es escasa, por lo que se realizó un estudio descriptivo sobre el uso de psicofármacos en comunidades indígenas y quilombolas de los estados de Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Norte, Alagoas y Piauí en Brasil. La recolección de datos se realizó entre marzo y junio de 2023, para lo cual se diseñaron dos cuestionarios estructurados con preguntas cerradas para ser aplicados en las visitas domiciliarias, en los que se relevó el perfil sociodemográfico de las comunidades indígenas y quilombolas y el uso general de psicofármacos. De las 335 personas de los cuatro estados, que respondieron los cuestionarios sobre el uso general de psicofármacos, 53 personas consumían psicofármacos, predominantemente mujeres adultas, con pocos años de escolaridad, de mayor edad, de bajos ingresos y dependientes de programas sociales y la clase terapéutica más utilizada fueron los antidepresivos. Se concluye que la fragilidad económica y social es probablemente un factor importante en la determinación social del malestar psicológico y el uso de psicofármacos.
THE CINDERELLA COMPLEX, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, AND THE MEANING AND PURPOSE OF LIFE IN WOMEN: A WEB-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Özçalık Habibe Bay , Ataş Ayşe Nur , Yilmaz Sema Dereli
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to investigate the correlations between the Cinderella complex — the desire in a woman sto be cared for and protected by another person, particularly a man — and each of two factors: adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the meaning and purpose of life. Designed as web-based cross-sectional research, the study was conducted from March 2022 to June 2022. The data were collected via social media platforms, with 356 women participating. The instruments used were a personal information form, the Cinderella Complex Scale, the Turkish ACE-TR questionnaire, and the Meaning and Purpose of Life Scale. Means of scores obtained by participant women from the Cinderella Complex Scale, the ACE-TR questionnaire, and the Meaning and Purpose of Life Scale were successively 66.37±22.77, 1.28±1.71, and 65.13±10.35 points. Women's average scores on the Cinderella Complex Scale and ACE-TR Scale were low, and their average scores on the Meaning and Purpose of Life Scale were high. Participants’ descriptive characteristics — education level, employment status, spouse’s education level, and family type — affected their Cinderella Complex Scale scores, while their ACE-TR scores had no statistically significant effect. There is a significant relationship between scores on the Cinderella Complex Scale and scores on the Meaning and Purpose of Life Scale. To avoid developing a Cinderella complex, it is recommended that women adopt a wider perspective on life, continually upgrade their skills, become more independent in their thoughts and actions, and create a personal space where they can spend quality time in order to find more meaning in life.
Ensuring Ecological Security in the Course of Eliminating the Accumulated Environmental Damage at Sites Within Specially Protected Natural Reservations: Issues of Theory and Practice
Authors:   Senior Research Scientist of the Department of Environmental, Land and Agrarian Law of the Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD (Law), Mukhlynina Maria M.
Published: December 2024

Addressing the issue of ensuring environmental safety in the elimination of accumulated environmental damage at facilities
exclusively within the boundaries of specially protected natural territories, the specifics of its legal regulation, is currently an urgent
research task, due to the fact that this topic is somewhat deprived of the attention of specialists. However, the issue needs special
attention from researchers and special legal regulation, since the consequences of harming the environment at facilities within
such territories can be catastrophic, up to the complete destruction of unique ecological systems and natural landscapes, as well
as the disappearance of endemic species of animals and plants. The article also analyzes the novelties of legislation regulating
the legal institution of «elimination of accumulated environmental damage». As a result of the conducted research, the author
comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to develop special criteria for determining the category of objects of accumulated
harm, taking into account their location within the boundaries of specially protected natural territories.
Larvicidal Efficacy of Sea Jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) against Aedes aegypti Mosquito Larvae
Authors: Sharawi Somia Eissa
Published: December 2024

Background: The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a major vector for several viral diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, chikungunya and yellow fever, posing significant global health challenges. Traditional control methods rely heavily on chemical insecticides, leading to widespread resistance and environmental concerns. Methods: This study explores the larvicidal potential of Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish extract as a sustainable alternative for mosquito control. The extract was tested against fourth instar Ae. aegypti larvae at concentrations ranging from 1% to 10%. Results: Mortality rates increased with both concentration and exposure time, with the highest concentration (10%) achieving 98.8% mortality after 24 hours. The LC50 value decreased from 22.50% at 2 hours to 2.06% at 24 hours, indicating increased potency over time. The results demonstrate that T. dohrnii extract is highly effective as a larvicide, with potential to reduce reliance on chemical insecticides. The findings suggest that T. dohrnii extract could be integrated into existing mosquito management programs, offering a novel and environmentally friendly approach to controlling Ae. aegypti populations. Further research is recommended to isolate the bioactive compounds responsible for this effect and to assess the extract’s efficacy under field conditions.
Yield Gap Analysis of Blackgram Through Cluster Frontline Demonstrations in Salem District of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Vijayan R. , Tilak M. , Vijayakumar M. , Parameswari K. , Radha P. , Navamaniraj K. Nelson , Veeramani P. , Velmurugan M. , Sivakumar K.
Published: December 2024

Background: Blackgram is an important pulse crop in Tamil Nadu, cultivated under both irrigated and rainfed conditions. Traditional broadcasting of seeds often results in uneven plant populations and inadequate moisture distribution, leading to poor crop growth and yield. In the Salem district, the technology gap has been a major challenge to enhance blackgram production. To address this issue, a project was initiated at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Salem, with the primary aim of boosting production and productivity through cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLDs) adopting the latest technologies. Methods: The project systematically assessed the technological gaps in various aspects of blackgram cultivation, with the specific objective of increasing blackgram production. A total of one hundred frontline demonstrations were conducted in five villages across Salem district viz., Mallikundam, Thumbathulipatti, Kongupatti, Anniyampatti, using blackgram variety VBN 8 blackgram covering an area of 50 hectares in farmers’ fields. The interventions included the distribution of blarckgram variety VBN 8 seeds, Pulse Wonderand mechanized sowing. Result: Demonstrations showed 81.50% increase in yield as compared to traditional farming practices. This highlighted the potential for achieving higher yields through the dissemination of scientific knowledge among farmers, provision of quality seeds, need-based inputsand precision application of these inputs. The combination of technical interventions such as designer seeds, application of TNAU Pulse Wonderand biofertilizers, along with scientific guidance, played a pivotal role in enhancing the yield potential of blackgram.
Grounding Speech Acts: The Humanist Capital of National Hero TGKH. Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid
Authors: Hasanah Siti Ainun , Yuliantri Rhoma Dwi Aria
Published: December 2024

Effective character education needs to be contextualized in real life to have a significant impact. TGKH Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid is a national hero from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara who becomes a prominent figure on character education. This research discusses how TGKH directly demonstrates character education through his daily speech acts to students, congregation, and the surrounding community. The research method used is a historical method which consists of four stages: heuristics, source verification, data interpretation, and historiography. It used a lot of primary sources in the form of oral interviews. The research results show that character education by TGKH. Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid was built through direct examples through everyday words and actions, how to reprimand students who make mistakes, providing direct examples of doing things, and simple speech acts in everyday life. His teaching was very influential in the internalization of character education that emphasized on the importance of example in everyday words and actions. This shows that a practical and personal approach to character education has a significant impact on shaping moral and ethical values in society. These speech act strategies offer valuable insights into leadership, education, and community engagement.

Pendidikan karakter yang efektif perlu dikontekstualisasikan dalam kehidupan nyata agar memiliki dampak yang signifikan. TGKH Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid adalah pahlawan nasional dari Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat, yang menjadi tokoh terkemuka dalam pendidikan karakter. Penelitian ini membahas bagaimana TGKH secara langsung menunjukkan pendidikan karakter melalui tindakan tutur sehari-hari kepada para siswa, jamaah, dan masyarakat sekitar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode sejarah yang terdiri dari empat tahap: heuristik, verifikasi sumber, interpretasi data, dan historiografi. Penelitian ini banyak menggunakan sumber primer berupa wawancara lisan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan karakter oleh TGKH Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid dibangun melalui contoh langsung dari perkataan dan tindakan sehari-hari, cara menegur siswa yang melakukan kesalahan, memberikan contoh langsung dalam melakukan sesuatu, dan tindakan tutur sederhana dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Ajarannya sangat berpengaruh dalam internalisasi pendidikan karakter yang menekankan pentingnya contoh dalam perkataan dan tindakan sehari-hari. Ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan praktis dan personal terhadap pendidikan karakter memiliki dampak yang signifikan dalam membentuk nilai moral dan etika dalam masyarakat. Strategi tindakan tutur ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga dalam kepemimpinan, pendidikan, dan keterlibatan komunitas.
in society.
Islamic Perspectives on Multicultural Education Values in The Sumberdem Clean Village Tradition
Authors: Syahriyah Ummi Ulfatus , Aziza Ilma Fahmi , Islahuddin Islahuddin
Published: December 2024

Multiculturalism emerges as a force promoting diversity within the global system, driving the creation of true social justice. However, this concept is not universally accepted; some people reject it, viewing it as obscuring the essence of religion. This research aims to describe the values of multicultural education embedded in the Clean Village tradition in Sumberdem Village, examining them from the perspective of Islamic teachings. The research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection involved in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, followed by interpretive phenomenological analysis. The findings reveal that the multicultural values expressed in the Clean Village tradition include social care, consensus, mutual cooperation, respect for diversity, and fairness. These values align harmoniously with Islamic teachings, offering solutions to humanitarian challenges by weaving diversity into a cohesive social fabric. This process shapes a well-rounded individual who balances their roles as abdullah (God’s servant) and khalifatullah (God’s steward). This tradition can serve as a model for integrating multicultural values into community practices, especially in diverse cultural and religious settings, fostering inclusive environments that promote mutual respect and collective well-being, in alignment with both secular and religious frameworks for social harmony.

Multikulturalisme muncul sebagai kekuatan yang mendorong keragaman dalam sistem global, yang menggerakkan terciptanya keadilan sosial sejati. Namun, konsep ini tidak sepenuhnya diterima secara universal; beberapa orang menolaknya karena dianggap mengaburkan esensi agama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan nilai-nilai pendidikan multikultural yang terkandung dalam tradisi Bersih Desa di desa Sumberdem, kemudian mengkajinya dari perspektif ajaran Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Pengumpulan data melibatkan wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan teknik dokumentasi, yang diikuti dengan analisis fenomenologis interpretatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai-nilai multikultural dalam tradisi Bersih Desa meliputi kepedulian sosial, musyawarah, gotong royong, penghormatan terhadap keragaman, dan keadilan. Nilai-nilai ini selaras dan harmonis dengan ajaran Islam, yang menawarkan solusi atas tantangan kemanusiaan dengan merajut keragaman menjadi ikatan sosial yang utuh. Proses ini membentuk manusia yang seimbang dalam peran sebagai abdullah (hamba Allah) dan khalifatullah (wakil Allah). Tradisi ini dapat menjadi model untuk mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai multikultural dalam praktik komunitas, terutama di lingkungan dengan latar belakang budaya dan agama yang beragam, serta memupuk lingkungan inklusif yang mendukung saling menghormati dan kesejahteraan bersama, selaras dengan kerangka sekuler dan religius untuk harmoni sosial.