bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Las dos versiones argentinas de Sodoma y Gomorra y La prisionera de Marcel Proust: semejanzas y diferencias (incluso de dialectología léxica)
Authors: Craig Herbert E.
Published: January 2024

Les tomes quatre et cinq de la Recherche, Sodome et Gomorrhe et La prisonnière, ont été traduits pour la première fois en espagnol par l’Argentin Marcelo Menasché. Quand Santiago Rueda a publié le septième et dernier tome en 1946, cette série est devenue la deuxième version étrangère complète du monde (après l’anglaise, 1922-1931). Cependant la traduction de Menasché a été très critiquée pour être «de una literalidad exasperante» (Emir Rodríguez Monegal, Uruguay) et pour être «plagada de argentinismos» (José Luis Cano, Espagne).Losada de Buenos Aires a commencé en 2000 à publier une nouvelle traduction par Estela Canto. Cette maison d’édition prétendrait que cette écrivaine argentine avait traduit avant sa mort en 1994 tous les tomes sauf le dernier. Dans mon examen de Sodoma y Gomorra, je montrerai que la traduction par Canto est différente et meilleure que celle de Menasché, mais que celle-ci n’est pas sensiblement plus mauvaise que les versions réalisées en Espagne ces années-là. Par contre, malgré l’attribution par Losada à Canto de la traduction de La prisionera, j’affirme que les mêmes erreurs, omissions et expressions argentines dans les deux éditions offrent la preuve que Canto n’a pas vraiment traduit ce tome-ci. C’était, plutôt, à travers ses corrections de la première version que l’éditeur de Losada a essayé de donner l’impression fausse que ce cinquième tome avait la même traductrice que les quatre précédents.
Recevoir et traduire Proust en espagnol et en portugais : un voyage euro-américain (1920-1960)
Authors: Sauthier Etienne
Published: January 2024

Dès décembre 1919, le nom de Proust circule tout autour du monde grâce au prix Goncourt remporté par l’auteur pour À l’ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs : c’est en Espagne qu’il est pour la première fois partiellement traduit. À cet égard il est intéressant que les importateurs de l’auteur en Espagne et en Argentine soient en partie les mêmes. Au Brésil, le premier article consacré spécifiquement à l’auteur de la Recherche, en 1923, reprend une critique publiée quelques semaines auparavant dans la presse madrilène. De la même manière, les traductions complètes latino-américaines de Proust précèdent les traductions luso-portugaises. Il semble dès lors évident qu’il y a dans la diffusion de Proust en espagnol et en portugais une forte circulation entre l’Europe latine et l’Amérique latine, celle-ci fait l’usage de passeurs et connaît des particularismes régionaux.
The Impact of Educational Games on Learning Outcomes
Authors: Ren Jiaopin , Xu Wei , Liu Ziqing
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study is to examine and compare the impact of serious games and gamification on learning achievement and motivation. The results of the meta-analysis indicate that gamification has a more positive influence on learning achievement and motivation compared to serious games. The analysis reveals that gamification demonstrates a stronger impact on extrinsic motivation than on intrinsic motivation. Serious games have a more positive effect on intrinsic motivation in comparison to extrinsic motivation. The overall outcome suggests that gamification has relatively stronger effects than serious games. While the impact on extrinsic motivation is more significant with both approaches, serious games excel in fostering intrinsic motivation. However, further research is recommended to investigate the specific mechanisms that drive these effects and to identify optimal strategies for implementing serious games and gamification in diverse educational settings.
Phase 1/2a Study of Rivoceranib, a Selective VEGFR-2 Angiogenesis Inhibitor, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
Authors: Kang Yoon-Koo , Ryu Min-Hee , Hong Yong Sang , Choi Chang-Min , Kim Tae Won , Ryoo Baek-Yeol , Kim Jeong Eun , Weis John R. , Kingsford Rachel , Park Cheol Hee , Jang Seong , McGinn Arlo , Werner Theresa L. , Sharma Sunil
Published: January 2024

Purpose This study aimed to report the results from an early-phase study of rivoceranib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor highly selective for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2, in patients with advanced solid tumors.Materials and Methods In this open-label, single-arm, dose-escalating, multicenter three-part phase 1/2a trial, patients had advanced solid tumors refractory to conventional therapy. Part 1 evaluated the safety and pharmacokinetics of five ascending once-daily doses of rivoceranib from 81 mg to 685 mg. Part 2 evaluated the safety and antitumor activity of once-daily rivoceranib 685 mg. Part 3 was conducted later, due to lack of maximum tolerated dose determination in part 1, to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of once-daily rivoceranib 805 mg in patients with unresectable or advanced gastric cancer.Results A total of 61 patients were enrolled in parts 1 (n=25), 2 (n=30), and 3 (n=6). In parts 1 and 2, patients were white (45.5%) or Asian (54.5%), and 65.6% were male. The most common grade ≥ 3 adverse events were hypertension (32.7%), hyponatremia (10.9%), and hypophosphatemia (10.9%). The objective response rate (ORR) was 15.2%. In part 3, dose-limiting toxicities occurred in two out of six patients: grade 3 febrile neutropenia decreased appetite, and fatigue. The ORR was 33%.Conclusion The recommended phase 2 dose of rivoceranib was determined to be 685 mg once daily, which showed adequate efficacy with a manageable safety profile (NCT01497704 and NCT02711969).
Existence and uniqueness for renormalized solutions to noncoercive nonlinear parabolic equations with unbounded convective term
Authors: Dang Thi Tam , Orlandi Giandomenico
Published: January 2024

We study the existence and uniqueness of renormalized solutions for noncoercive nonlinear parabolic equations in the presence of an unbounded convective term.
Antioxidative and Inflammatory Responses in Spleen and Head Kidney of Yellow Catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco) Induced by Waterborne Cadmium Exposure
Authors: Sun Yaling , Li Yingwen , An Jingjing , Liu Zhihao , Chen Qiliang
Published: January 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental contaminant that presents significant threat to aquatic organisms. This study was conducted to examine histological structure as well as antioxidative and inflammatory responses in spleen and head kidney of yellow catfish after 8 weeks of exposure to 50 and 200 µg/L Cd2+. It showed that Cd2+ exposure induced Cd accumulation and impaired histological structure in the spleen and head kidney. For antioxidative response: in the spleen, sod1 expression was significantly upregulated by 50 and 200 µg/L Cd2+, while cat, gpx1, gstω1 and nrf2 expressions were up-regulated by 50 µg/L Cd2+ but not by 200 μg/L Cd2+; in the head kidney, these genes were down-regulated by Cd2+ exposure. For inflammatory response: in the spleen, the expression of il-8, tnf-α and il-10 were up-regulated by 50 µg/L Cd2+ but not by 200 μg/L Cd2+, while the expression of tor and tgf-β were significantly up-regulated only by 200 µg/L Cd2+; in the head kidney, Cd2+ exposure down-regulated the expression of il- 1β, il-8, tor, tnf-α, il-10 and tgf-β. Therefore, this study suggested that Cd2+ exposure could cause Cd accumulation in the spleen and head kidney, and induced histological lesions, antioxidative and inflammatory responses in both tissues.
Combined Effects of Dietary Probiotic Lactobacillus sp. and Prebiotic Glycyrrhizic Acid on Growth Performance, Feed Utilization and Digestive Enzymes Activities of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Juveniles
Authors: Yilmaz Ebru , Coban Deniz , Suzer Cuneyt , Er Murat , Antepli Onurkan , Kose Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

The present study investigated the effects of dietary commercial probiotic Lactobacillus sp. and commercial prebiotic glycyrrhizic acid on the growth performance, feed utilization and digestive enzymes activities of Nile tilapia. Seven diets with or without probiotics and prebiotics supple-mentation namely Control (without probiotics and prebiotics), P10, P20 and P30 (Control + Pro-aqua) and V2, V4 and V6 (Control +Viusid) were fed to juvenile Nile tilapia (5.22±0.05 g) for 60 days in triplicate tanks (30 fish per tank). All fish were fed ad libitum three times a day for 60 days. At the end of the experiment, the weight gain and specific growth rate of the fish fed with probiotic content group was found to be higher than the other groups (P<0.05). In the experiment, there was no change in the nutritional value of tilapia fed with a diet containing all feeding groups (P>0.05). On the other hand, significant changes were observed in alkaline and acid protease enzyme activities depending on the days (P<0.05). Especially, after the first 15-day period of the experiments, increases in both supplemented groups enzyme activities were determined. The increase in enzyme activity in the probiotic supplemented groups showed higher activity than the prebiotic administered groups (P<0.05). It can be concluded that probiotic can act as a growth promoter and increase digestive enzymes activity in tilapia.
Safety Labels of Off-Road Work Machines
Authors:   HFTC2, Machine Displays and Symbols
Published: January 2024

SAE J115 specifies the relevant ISO standards for application to safety labels for use on off-road work machines as defined in SAE J1116.
Virtue Ethics, Confucian Tradition and the General Predicament of Modern Society
Authors: TANG Wenming
Published: January 2024

This paper discusses the nature of Confucian ethics and its tense relations with modernity through analysing the arguments contained in Chen Lai’s 陈来 Confucian Theory of Virtue. The author points out that Confucian ethical theory is a kind of virtue ethics and that the distinction between public virtue and private virtue in modern moral projects necessarily leads to the elimination of the latter by the former. This is a general predicament of virtue ethics faced by modern societies.
My Progressive Confucian Journey
Authors: C. ANGLE Stephen
Published: January 2024

This essay examines the engagement between Progressive Confucianism and Mainland China in three steps. I begin with a narrative of how I came to be someone who identifies as Confucian and advocates Progressive Confucianism. Part II examines an especially important phase in this evolution: the series of ten dialogues I held with Mainland Chinese Confucians in the Spring of 2017. I give an overview of the topics we debated, themes that cut across individual dialogues, and indicate some of the diversity of views among Mainland Confucians—and how all this relates to Progressive Confucianism. The essay concludes with some reflections on the dialogues, including notable points of agreement and disagreement, key areas in which I felt that I had learned from the conversations, and some thoughts about the future of Progressive Confucianism in China.
The Attitude of The Chinese and Vietnamese Ruling Class Towards Western Astronomy From the 16th to the 18th Centuries
Authors: TRUONG Anh Thuan
Published: January 2024

From the 16th century to the 18th century, in order to realize the goal of promoting its propaganda and strengthening the influence of Christianity in China and Vietnam, Western missionaries, especially Jesuit missionaries, applied the method of “missionary academic” and “missionary bibliography” thoroughly, effectively and creatively. As a result, Western science and technology in general, and astronomy in particular, were gradually introduced into these two countries. The ruling class in China and Vietnam still had a few critical and negative reactions to such moves, but in general openness to and active acceptance of Western astronomical achievements were always the dominant attitudes of emperors, kings and mandarins in these two countries.On the basis of taking advantage of the original historical data sources and research achievements of Chinese, Vietnamese and international scholars, and at the same time combining the application of the research method of historical science along with other approaches, especially the comparative research method, this article will thoroughly analyse the attitude of the ruling class of China and Vietnam in receiving Western astronomy. This article also clarifies the main cause for the difference in the reception of Western astronomy by emperors, kings and mandarins in these two countries, thereby making a contribution to the study of the history of East-West cultural exchanges in China and Vietnam in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Investigating undergraduate students ability in solving calculus problems using microsoft maths solver application
Authors: Ezimadu Sophia O. , Okwonu Friday Z.
Published: January 2024

This research work investigated the ability of 100 level undergraduate students in Novena University Ogume, Delta State. Two hundred (200) students from four departments were selected using the stratified random sampling techniques. Frequency counts and percentages were used to obtain a total picture of student ability towards calculus. Also, a student’s t-test was used to check whether there was a significant difference between the means. The observed difference between the mean is significant at the .01 level. Results of the research showed that the use of Microsoft Math Solver aided learners in understanding basic concepts in calculus, as compared with the traditional tutorial approach.
Height Assessment Using the Length of Humerus of Selected Group of Hausa Ethnic Students in Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano State
Authors: Ibrahim Isyaku , Adamu Lawan Hassan , Yusuf Salaha , Nuhu Saleh , Buba Muhammad Alhaji
Published: January 2024

Height assessment from bones plays a vital role in detecting unidentified bodies and parts of bodies or skeletal remnants, the aim of this  study was to estimate the height of individual using the length of humerus of selected group of Hausa ethnic Students in Yusuf Maitama  Sule University, Kano State, Nigeria. Two hundred and two (202) subjects were selected from the various faculties of the University, using  random sampling method. The age range of the participants was between 18-50 years. Ethical approval was required from the Ethical  Committee of the College of Health Science of the institution before the beginning of the research, Informed consents were sought from  the participants. Using a stadiometer, standing height of individual was measured to the nearest centimeter (cm) with subject standing  barefoot in an anatomical position. The humeral length was measured in between two points:- Distal point-Midpoint of elbow joint and  Proximal point- Acromian landmarks, line was measured and documented. Length of humerus obtained was put in regression equation  for humerus estimation. From the result obtained indicated that height can be estimated from the humeral length with Coefficient of  significance (R=0.628) Coefficient of determinant (R2=0.395). The present study found significant differences between the sex in both  humeral length and height of the study population and resolved that the maximum height can be estimated from the length of humerus  with effective precision so that may help the archaeological, anthropometric and also forensic investigations.
Effects of supplementing Masakwa creamy white sorghum with selected synthetic enzymes on the performance and cost benefit of broiler chickens
Authors: Umar A. , Doma U.D. , Egbo M.L. , Bello K.M.
Published: January 2024

An experiment was conducted at the Poultry Unit of the Teaching and Research Farm, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi to investigate the growth performance and cost benefit of broiler chickens fed Masakwa creamy white sorghum supplemented with three  selected synthetic enzymes: Natuzyme, Maxigrain and Phytase. Five experimental diets were formula ted for the broiler chickens at both  the starter ( 23% CP ) and finisher ( 20% CP ) phases labeled as Diets 1: maize control, Diet 2: sorghum without enzyme, Diet 3: sorghum  supplemented with Natuzyme, Diet 4: sorghum supplemented with Maxigrain and Diet 5: sorghum supplemented with Phytase. Three  hundred (300) broiler unsexed “Marshal” chicks were randomly allotted to the dietary treatments with four replications each and 15 birds  per replicate in a completely randomized design. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum throughout the experimental period of  eight weeks. Results showed that at the starter phase, daily feed intake (49.23-60.26g), daily weight gain (23.11-32.28g) and feed  conversion ratio(1.87-2.13g); at the finisher (101.11-146.29g; 30.01-69.07g and 2.12-3.37), and the overall phases (75.17-103.22g;  26.57-50.68g and 2.00-2.75) were significantly (P<0.05) different across the treatments. The best performance was obtained on maize diet  closely followed by enzyme supplemented sorghum based diets, while the least was observed in unsupplemented sorghum diet. Based  on the cost benefit analysis, Diet 1 (maize based diet) had the cheapest feed cost while the highest value was on Diet 2 (unsupplemented  sorghum diet) for all the phases. It can therefore be concluded that Masakwa sorghum supplemented with different enzymes can be  used in broiler chicken diets for better performance in comparism with the unsupplemented sorghum diet. It is economical to  supplement Masakwa sorghum variety with any of the synthetic enzyme because the feed cost ₦/kg gain is lower than the values on  unsupplemented sorghum diet.
Species Composition and Abundance of Indoor Adult Resting Mosquitoes in the Male Students' Hostel at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Adeniyi K.A. , Adesoye O. Adegbola , Muzammil W.S. , Akinsete Istrael , Shuaibu T. , Adeogun Adedapo , Dogara M.M.
Published: January 2024

The presence of mosquitoes in an academic environment is a great threat to both staff and students’ wellbeing due to the possibility of the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases if bitten by infected mosquitoes. Thus, this study surveyed mosquitoes in male students’  hostels in Federal University of Dutse Jigawa State. The study was carried out using the pyrethroid spray catch method from 0600 hours  to 0900 hours. A total of nine hundred and eighty-nine mosquitoes were collected. The predominant specie was Culex quinquefasciatus  (61.53%) had a mean value of 152.25±0.20 which was significantly higher (P˂0.05) than Culex papien 7.59%, Aedes aegypti (13.0%) and  then Anopheles gambiae (s.l) (7.0%) while there was the least with Ae. albopictus with 0.7% value. Mosquitoes’ abundance significantly  varied (P<0.05) with the altitude of building floors in favour of ground floor hostel rooms. Transmission indices revealed two (2) mosquitoes/room and as well as one (1) mosquito/student. Up to 50% of mosquitoes caught were from rooms where no insecticide  aerosols were used. About 19% of mosquitoes were caught from such rooms where the use of insecticide-treated bed nets and aerosol  insecticide were used. Owing to the results recorded in this study, male students living in the hostel should avoid human-vector contact  through the informed use of insecticides and treated bed nets.
Effect of recruitment processes on employee job performance in Ebonyi State Civil Service: A study of selected ministries
Authors: Ndukwe Chinyere , Nnanyere-Chukwu Ann Mary
Published: January 2024

The relevance of recruitment processes on the job performance of employees in any organizations be it public or private sector cannot be overemphasized. Unfortunately, this all important aspect of organizational management are not often given much attention in many organizations especially in the public sector in Nigeria. It is in view of this fact that this paper becomes imperative to investigate the effect of recruitment processes on employee job performance in Ebonyi State Civil Service: A Study of selected ministries.. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data for the study were collected with questionnaire instrument. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage distribution tables while the hypotheses were tested using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient through SPSS. Findings of the study revealed; that recruitment need prediction has not affected optimum performance of staff of Ebonyi State Civil Service, that advertisement has no implication on the quality of service delivery of Ebonyi state civil service as most of the job vacancies are not aptly advertised, and that candidates screening has not affected Ebonyi State Civil Servants expertise in job duties to a very large extent. Based on the findings; it was recommended that Ebonyi state civil service should develop consistent quantitative and qualitative manpower needs assessment in its recruitment processes. This should be properly aligned with thorough job analysis and job description with clearly set objective to know the right calibre of candidates that would produce optimum job performance, that proper advertisements on recruitment into the Ebonyi State civil service should always be made to enable every applicant who is qualified to have equal opportunity to compete for positions based on merit and that Ebonyi State civil service should set up a panel of men and women of proven integrity that would screen applicants for positions across the various Ministries.
A rare dental complication caused by a rare pathogen: Preseptal Cellulitis caused by Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans: a case report
Authors: Kudu Emre , Danış Faruk , Karacabey Sinan
Published: January 2024

Various infective complications can be seen after a dental procedure. They are rarely resistant to standard therapy. In the case we present, a case of preseptal cellulitis caused by pseudomonas oryzihabitans after tooth extraction in a male patient who did not have any underlying cause. As in our case, evaluation of the cases resistant to standard treatment in terms of drainage and multidisciplinary management of culture results together with infectious diseases will increase the treatment success rate.
Quantitative estimation of metabolites and antifungal efficacy of leaf extracts Aspilia africana on cucumber and pawpaw fruit spoilage fungi
Authors: Akinjogunla Olajide Joseph , Yeni Ijato James , Adefiranye Oyetayo Olaoluwa , Udofia Edinam-Abasi Sunny , Etok Uko Christopher , Akang Inyene Akan
Published: January 2024

Several reports have shown that about 25% of harvested fruits globally are lost to spoilage by microorganisms. The study determined the quantitative metabolites and bioactivities of Aspilia africana extracts on fungi from spoiled Cucumis sativus and Carica papaya fruits. The fungi from spoiled C. sativus and C. papaya fruits were obtained using mycological techniques. The quantitative metabolites and bioactivities of the aqueous (ALEAA) and ethanol (ELEAA) extracts of A. africana were determined using the standard protocol and disc diffusion technique, respectively. The fungal genera obtained were Aspergillus, Penicillium, Mucor, Fusarium, and Rhizopus. There were variations in percentage yields, physical appearances, and pH of the extracts. The results of quantitative estimation of metabolites showed that ALEAA had mean protein, carbohydrate, and lipid contents of 15.36 ± 0.32%, 60.97 ± 1.14%, and 6.66 ± 0.04%, respectively. Alkaloids showed a positive correlation with protein (r = 0.2028) and carbohydrate (r = 0.421), and a negative correlation with lipid (r = -0.6556) at p < 0.05. The ELEAA exhibited more inhibitory effects on test fungal isolates, with mean zones of inhibition (IZs) ranging from 9.3 ± 0.1 to 18.8 ± 0.3 mm, than the ALEAA, with mean IZs ranging between 9.4 ± 0.4 and 16.0 ± 1.0 mm. The R coefficients of the extracts and IZs as exhibited by the fungi ranged from 0.5985 to 0.9936. The results have revealed quantitative metabolites and antifungal activities of the extract and also provided rationale for its utilization as a preservative for fruits against spoilage by fungi.
Analysis of marketing performance of onion (Allium cepa) among participants in Kaduna and Katsina States, Nigeria
Authors: Ibrahim Maharazu
Published: January 2024

The study analyzed the marketing of onion in Kaduna and Katsina States, Nigeria. A survey of 100 onion farmers and 200 traders in these two states was conducted in 2022. Four villages and four markets were purposively selected. Random sampling was used to select respondents using structured questionnaire alongside oral interview. The analytical tools used were descriptive statistics, marketing margin and multiple regression. Majority of the traders (71%) had marketing experience between 5 to 25 years. Analysis on marketing margin shows that the producer’s share in the price that the final consumer pays was 56%, the wholesaler receives 14% and the retailer gets 30%, while the total marketing margin in the complete distribution chain was 43%. Analysis on the effect of marketing costs on marketing margin using multiple regression reveals that commission paid to agents was significant at 1% for regional wholesalers and 5% for inter-regional wholesalers. Transportation cost had positive coefficients significant at 10% for regional wholesalers and 5% for inter-regional wholesalers. At the level of retailers, the commission and transport charges have insignificant effect and where they exhibited significant effect, they have negative t-values. The loading/un-loading cost, revenue charges and storage cost had insignificant coefficients and negative t-values. The study recommends provision of simple drying machine for processing onion into durable products, provision of efficient transport system, onion exportation to create competition, market access to reduce glut and enlightenment of market participants on joining cooperative societies for solving many of the marketing problems.
Green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using aqueous extract of Calotropis procera and its antimicrobial activity on clinical bacteria isolates
Authors: Mamman Abakeyah James , Myek Bako , Ladan Zakari
Published: January 2024

The green synthesis of nanoparticles, utilizing aqueous plant extract as a capping and stabilizing agent, has attracted significant attention in various domains, particularly in pharmaceuticals and drug delivery. In this investigation, silver nitrate (AgNO3) salts were employed as precursors to fabricate silver nanoparticles using Calotropis procera (leaves/flower) extract, and the resulting nanoparticles were characterized. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed three primary functional groups at peaks of 2851.4 cm-1, 1543.1 cm-1, and 1323.2 cm-1, responsible for capping and stabilizing the synthesized C.p-AgNPs. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) demonstrated that the synthesized C.p-AgNPs exhibited spherical shapes with an average particle size ranging from 20 nm to 30 nm. Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis of the synthesized C.p-AgNPs indicated the presence of pure silver (Ag) at 54.32% in the region of 2.7 to 3.1 keV. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity of C.p-AgNPs was examined, with the best inhibition observed at 0.5 mg/mL on Gram-negative bacteria S. aureus (12.0 mm) and Streptococcus spp (13.0 mm), and on Gram-positive bacteria E. coli (16.0 mm) and Salmonella spp (14.0 mm). The antimicrobial efficacy was dose-dependent, suggesting the potential for eradicating resistant human pathogenic bacteria. The antibacterial potential of C.p-AgNPs could be enhanced by increasing their concentration, depending on the specific application. Based on the study's findings, C.p-AgNPs derived from Calotropis procera can be employed for various biomedical purposes, such as textile coating by incorporating C.p-AgNPs in fibers and food storage by nanocapsulation of food items to extend their shelf life.
Statistical optimization of iodine adsorption for Pentaclethra macrophylla pods activated carbon production
Authors: Ogbeh Gabriel , Ogunlela Ayodele O. , Emaikwu Nicholas O.
Published: January 2024

Efficient production of activated carbon (AC) depends on variables such as feedstock properties, preparation conditions, and activating agents. This study aimed to identify optimal conditions for AC production from African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) Pods (PMps) using potassium hydroxide (KOH) and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) as activating agents. Through a systematic iodine adsorption characterization approach and leveraging Response Surface Methodology as a chemometric tool, the study fine-tuned chemical activation and carbonization parameters (temperature, time, and impregnation ratio) for producing PMACs. The adjustments directly impacted the iodine number (In) and yields (Cy) of the PMACs (PMAC-KOHop and PMAC-H3PO4op). The predicted In and Cy values closely aligned with the observed values – (PMAC-KOHop: 918.58 mg/g predicted vs. 916.56 mg/g observed; PMAC-H3PO4op: 593.44 mg/g predicted vs. 592.88 mg/g observed) and (PMAC-KOHop: 39.60% predicted vs. 39.15% observed; PMAC-H3PO4op: 51.30% predicted vs. 51.10% observed), demonstrating precision of the production process. Key structural properties, including BET specific surface areas (SSA), total pore volumes (Vt), and average pore diameters, exhibited notable differences between the PMAC-KOHop and PMAC-H3PO4op, with the former demonstrating superiority. Particularly, FTIR spectra highlighted higher aromaticity in PMAC-KOHop, revealing the preference for KOH over H3PO4 in the chemical activation of PMps. The high In achieved with the PMAC-KOHop indicated its efficacy as a pollutant adsorbent, aligning with the established attributes of commercial granular activated carbons for pollutants removal from wastewater. This study establishes PMps as a dependable AC precursor, emphasizing the advantages of KOH over H3PO4 in chemical activation. Future research should be directed at investigating PMAC-KOHop adsorption capabilities for diverse pollutants and exploring PMps' potential contributions to metallic or nanocomposite formations with other adsorbents.
Applicability of perfusion weighted imaging in evaluating the curative effect of endostar combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced cervical cancer
Authors: Ma Zihan , Zhao Li , Qian Jifang , Xu Shengfang , Zhu Dalin
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To investigate the applicability of perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) in evaluating the curative effect of endostar (EN) combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in advanced cervical cancer.

Methods: Between January 2021 and December 2022, 85 patients from Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, China with advanced cervical cancer received NAC intravenously and underwent pre and post-chemotherapy PWI. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) consisted of paclitaxel (135 - 175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (300 - 400 mg/m2). The NAC regimen comprised three courses, with each course lasting three weeks. General data, gross tumor volume (GTV), maximum signal intensity loss rate (MSILR), tumor regression rate (TRR), and post-chemotherapy MSILR reduction were compared between effective and non-effective groups.

Results: There was a significant difference in International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging, pathological types and proportion of lymph node metastasis between effective and non-effective groups (p < 0.05). At the end of 3 cycles of chemotherapy, ORR was 72.94 %. After treatment with EN combined with NAC, GTV and MSILR in effective group were significantly lower compared to non-effective group (p < 0.05). After chemotherapy, the mean relative ratio (MRR) and MSILR in effective group were significantly higher compared to non-effective group (p < 0.05). Also, MSILR before treatment (EN combined with NAC) was positively correlated with TRR after chemotherapy in patients with advanced cervical cancer (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Perfusion-weighted imaging effectively changes tumor volume in patients with advanced cervical cancer after treatment with EN combined with NAC, and this has high application in evaluating the drug’s curative effect.
Estadística para no expertos: una guía paso a paso para comprender datos
Authors: Anaguano Pérez Juan Carlos , Valenzuela Chicaiza Carmen Verónica
Published: January 2024

Este libro tiene como objetivo fundamental capacitar tanto a estudiantes como a profesionales en las habilidades y técnicas esenciales de la estadística, que desempeñan un papel vital en la investigación y en la toma de decisiones. Ofrece un enfoque integral que abarca desde la recopilación de datos y conceptos de probabilidad hasta herramientas estadísticas avanzadas. La importancia de esta obra radica en su capacidad para simplificar el proceso de aprendizaje de la estadística, permitiendo a los lectores analizar datos de manera efectiva, tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia y aplicar estos conocimientos en diversos campos profesionales, especialmente en la administración. Es una herramienta valiosa que mejora la comprensión y fomenta el autoaprendizaje.
Spontaneous Combustion in Coal Stockpiles with Different Particle Sizes
Authors: Çelik Arif , Türk Oktay , Ören Özer , Şensöğüt Cem
Published: January 2024

In this study, the spontaneous combustion behavior of stocks created with coals of 3 different particle sizes (0-18/18-28/25-100 mm) was examined for 2 months and the results were analyzed. For this purpose, daily temperaturechanges in the stockpiles were recorded by means of temperature measurement probes placed in the stocks designed in2x3x10 m size. According to the results obtained; Coal stocks with grain sizes of 18-25 and 25-100 mm started to catchfire before the end of the first month of storage. While no open flame ignition was observed in the stock with the finestgrain size (0-18 mm), at the end of the 2nd month, a temperature increase was observed only at a single point accordingto the wind direction.
Evaluation of the Performance of Drilling Machines in the Aegean Lignite Corporation (Türkiye) by Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHS) and TOPSIS Method
Authors: Toraman Sedat , Şensöğüt Cem
Published: January 2024

Multi-criteria decision making techniques are designed to enable better selection when it comes to complexdecisions involving various parameters. When a complex problem is mentioned, statements with immeasurable andcontradictory criteria such as efficiency, performance, safety, reliability, cost, and economy are understood. One of theknown purposes of the multi-criteria decision analysis approach is to assist the people who are responsible for organizingand synthesizing such information that makes them feel confident in taking a decision, and to minimize potential decisionafter regret by ensuring satisfaction when all criteria and factors are considered. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHS) iswidely used in solving complex problems involving more than one criterion. The AHP method is based on a hierarchicalsystem consisting of many goals, criteria and alternatives. TOPSIS method can be applied directly on the data withoutmaking a qualitative conversion.
The Immobility Turn
Authors: Cairns David , Clemente Mara
Published: January 2024

Using empirical evidence from Portugal, a geopolitically important point of intersection within Europe and between Global South and Global North, this book offers invaluable insights about how the pandemic has impacted migration, mobility, industries and individuals' lives, informing policy-making processes on a global level.
KRIVIČNO-PRAVNA ZAŠTITA GROBA
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law, Ranđelović Višnja , Soković Snežana ,   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Law
Published: January 2024

The criminal offense of damaging a grave is classified in the domestic criminal legislation as a group of criminal offenses against public order and peace, although it is clear that, in terms of respect for the anthropologically deep-rooted respect for the dead and respect for the traditional values and religious views of citizens, this criminal offense has a lot more complex context and does not represent only an act of disrespect for public order and peace. Every violation of the grave entails a violation of religious, customary and moral norms, which is why (unlike the vast majority of other criminal acts) it also includes other very effective forms of informal behavior control. Considering the subsidiary character of criminal legal protection (ultima ratio), the question arises whether criminal-legal protection of the grave is also needed. The paper examines the justification of the criminal-legal protection of the grave and its positive-legal characteristics, analyzes the existing incrimination in terms of the de lege ferenda proposal, and in a separate part of the paper, the results of the judicial practice research regarding this criminal offense are presented, as well as a comparison with earlier research.
DETERMINATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' METAPHORICAL PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Authors: Kaya Baştürk , Aladağ Caner
Published: January 2024

This study aims to reveal the metaphor that Turkish university students have about the concept of "climate change". The research was carried out with the students at Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Keleşoğlu Faculty of Education (Geography 17, Biology 26, History 47) and Faculty of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics Department 74) in the spring term of 2021-2022 academic year. The research group consisted of a total of 164 students (124 female, 40 male). The data of the research were collected by qualitative research method and the research was organized in a phenomenological design. To determine the perceptions of the students about the concept of climate change, a semi-structured form containing the expression "climate change is like............because........." was prepared and the students were asked to complete the sentence given in the form. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis. Tables were created by calculating the number of metaphors in each category, how many students repeated the metaphor (frequency), and percentage values. When the findings of the research are evaluated, it is seen that a total of 96 valid metaphors were produced by the students. These metaphors were coded by considering their common features and 8 different conceptual categories were formed. Some of these categories are "Climate change leading to uncertainty", "Climate change as a symptom of danger/worry", "Climate change as the beginning of change", "Climate change as the work of insensitivity", "Climate change as a factor forcing to get used to the new situation", "Climate change with a disruptive effect", "Climate change as a cause of despair", "Climate change as a source of different thoughts", and the number of metaphor and frequencies of these categories are calculated and given in tables. When the findings obtained are analyzed, it is seen that the most recurrent metaphor for climate change includes concepts such as human (f=5), mental state (f=4), life (f=3), a sick body (f=3), disappointment (f=3), cancer (f=3), extinction (f=4), moving (f=4), disaster (f=3), end of the world (f=3), and chaos (f=2). When the metaphor produced by the students in this study are analyzed, it is seen that the perceptions of university students about the concept of climate change are diverse and rich.

 

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MODERN CHALLENGES AND ISSUES IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN GREECE. INTERNET ADDICTION, ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENTAL SEXUALITY, AND SCHOOL BULLYING
Authors: Leontopoulos Stefanos , Skenderidis Prodromos , Liapopoulos Vaios
Published: January 2024

In Greece, as in most European countries, the heterogeneity of students leads to conflicts resulting in a general inability of the educational process to function. This review study is focused on modern issues affecting youth and school education procedures such as internet addiction, student behavior expressed as bullying, and adolescent sexuality development. All sides agree that the most essential purposes of education are to emphasize the cultivation of interpersonal relationships, the development of sociability, and self-esteem, and the prevention. Teachers wanting to respond to the spirit of the times to rationalize the pedagogical process introduced the pedagogical contract as a school practice as a valuable tool in taking control of the class and gaining students' attendance. The teacher's positive attitude will create added value to their knowledge and experiences while helping them to integrate into society.
PENGEMBANGAN KAJIAN TAFSIR INDONESIA DALAM KONTEKS KAJIAN TAFSIR LOKAL
Authors: Bahruddin
Published: January 2024

Kajian Tafsir di Indonesia sejak abad ke 17 sampai saat ini telah memberikan kontribusi besar bagi perkembangan tafsir di tanah air. Para penecetus dan penulis kitab tafsir Indonesia, yang memiliki latar belakang keilmuan yang berbeda mengembangkan penafsiran ke dalam ayat-syat al-Qur’an melalui penafsiran yang mudah dipahami oleh masyarakat lokal. Upaya penafsiran al-Qur’an dari para ulama Indonesia yang muncul di berbagai daerah di Indonesia memberikan hazanah keilmuan bagi perkembangan tafsir secara umum di Indonesia. Maka kajian tafsir yang hingga saat ini boleh dikatakan berkisar pada tokoh penafsir yang belakang NU dan penafsir yang berlatar belakang Muhammadiyah.
PENGELOLAAN IKATAN PERSAUDARAAN HAJI (IPHI) PASCA PANDEMI COVID-19 DALAM PERSPEKTIF DAKWAH
Authors: Wahyu Khoiruz Zaman
Published: January 2024

Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengelolaan sebuah organisasi ikatan persaudaraan haji (IPHI) setelah pandemic covid-19 dalam perspektif dakwah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Untuk pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan tiga teknik yang meliputi observasi wawancara, dan dokumentasi yang relevan dengan penelitian ini. Sumber data penelitian ini didapat dari pengurus dan anggota organisasi IPHI di wilayah Kecamatan Mayong Kabupaten Jepara, Jawa Tengah yang aktif pada tahun 2022 yang sebelumnya terdampak pandemi Covid-19. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa manajemen yang dilakukan dalam mengelola kegiatan silaturahmi yang sempat terhambat akibat pandemi. Dalam menerapkan manajemen terdapat beberapa faktor pendukung yaitu, terjalin komunikasi yang baik antara pengurus dan masyarakat sekitar. Namun disisi lain terdapat juga beberapa faktor penghambat yaitu, kurangnya sumber daya manusia dan generasi muda yang berminat untuk mengelola organisasi.
Metode Pendidikan Akhlak Dalam Budaya Siriq Pada Masayarakat Mandar Di Desa Adolang Dhua
Authors: Muh Faqih, Rahmat
Published: January 2024

Kearifan lokal yang ada di Sulawesi Barat adalah budaya siriq. Budaya Siriq adalah budaya yang masih dipegang dan dipertahankan oleh Suku Mandar berbagai tantangan di era modernisasi yang hampir menggoyahkan dalam kehidupan dan pikiran masyarakat namun adat istiadat tetap hidup dan semakin kokoh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Bagaimana Metode Pendidikan Akhlak dalam Budaya Siriq di Masyarakat Mandar serta mengetahui dan menganalisis faktor pendukung dan penghambat Penerapan Metode Pendidikan Akhlak dalam Budaya Siriq pada Masyarakat Mandar. Adapun metodologi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini dengan mengunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan Etnografi Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah Miles dan Hubarman. Teknis keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi. Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah 1) Metode Pendidikan Akhlak dalam Budaya Siriq pada Masyarakat Mandar di Desa Adolang Dhua, yakni a). Metode keteladanan (memberi contoh dan teladan yang baik)., b). Metode pembiasaan (ajaran atau budaya yang dilakukan secara berulang-ulang)., c). Metode nasehat, (memberikan pesan tentang pentingnya budaya siriq (rasa malu) bila tidak berakhlak., c) Metode hukuman dan hadiah (memberikan apresiasi berupa penghargaan dan memberikan teguran dan hukuman saat melakukan kesalahan). 2) Faktor Pendukung dan Penghambat Penerapan Metode Pendidikan Akhlak dalam Budaya Siriq di Masyarakat Mandar Desa Adolang Dhua, yakni., a) Faktor pendukung (seperti penguatan dalam Pendidikan Formal, Informal, Non Formal., b) Faktor Penghambat yakni 1) Faktor internal (berhubungan dengan kesadaran setiap individu sendiri). 2) Faktor Eksternal (berhubungan dengan pengaruh lingkungan seperti pergaulan bebas dan pengaruh modernisasi seperti penggunaan media sosial yang tidak terkontrol).
Effect of Mamsyadi Kwatha along With Structured Satvavajaya Module in the Management of Post Stroke Mood and Emotional Disturbances - Single Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design
Authors: Subisha KC  , Vinod R
Published: January 2024

Stroke is considered as one of the major causes of physical disability which has a serious impact on mental health and affecting the quality of life (QoL) of an individual. This study is intended to explore the effect of Mamsyadi kwatha along with structured module for addressing the psychological problems of stroke survivors and to measure its effects on improving the issues like depression, anxiety, anger proneness, fatigue, emotional incontinence and quality of life in them. Mamsyadi kwatha with proven efficacy in anxiety and depression was selected with the structured Satvavajaya module and administered in 21 participants. The participants were in the age group of 30-75 without any history of psychiatric illness and recent stressful life events or trauma and those who can communicate properly were recruited for the study. Mamsyad kwatha and Satvavajaya module were administered for initial 14 days. Assessments were done on 0th day/ 7th day/ 15th. Main outcome measures included emotional problems like depression and anxiety, fatigue, emotional incontinence, anger proneness and stroke related QoL. After the treatment, significant improvements were noted in depression (p<0.001), anxiety (p<0.001), anger proneness (p<0.001) and in majority of the domains in SSQoL (p<0.001)- quality of life.
Pengaruh Keaktifan Berorganisasi terhadap Indeks Prestasi Mahasiswa Fisika
Authors: Hidayah Yuliani , Jahid Sarah Mohamad , Setiaji Bayu
Published: January 2024

Organizational activeness is the involvement of a person to be active in participating in an activity. Most campus communities are of the view that being active in organizations has a negative impact on the Student Achievement Index. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not there is an influence between organizational activity on student achievement. This research is quantitative research with correlational method. The samples used were 60 students of Physics Education and Physics Education of Yogyakarta State University. The sampling method used is Simple Random sampling. The data collection technique in the study was a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is the Correlation Test. The result obtained is that there is no influence between organizational activity on the Student Achievement Index. Soo it can be concluded that low or high organizational activity will not affect the Achievement Index obtained. Soo there is nothing wrong if students choose to organize because it will not affect the acquisition of their Achievement Index.