bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memórias do século 20
Authors: Orlando José Antônio
Published: May 2024

Este ensaio propõe reflexões sobre o discurso memorialista entreescritores modernistas mineiros, destacando aspectos narrativos econceituais em “Boitempo & A falta que ama”, de Carlos Drummond deAndrade, que evidencia sua condição poética através do que reúne, porprocesso de aglutinação de palavras, a partir do título: nostalgia em noçõesfiguradas de ruminação e memória.
A figura literária do soter em Os Sertões
Authors: Cambeiro Délia
Published: May 2024

Este artigo visa a analisar de que modo se construiu a figuraliterária de Antônio Vicente Mendes Maciel – o Conselheiro. No diálogodo texto com o contexto, analisam-se passagens de Os sertões, de Euclidesda Cunha, obra revista pela crítica de Ataliba Nogueira e de RobertoVentura. Utilizou-se uma leitura baseada na categoria sagrado, além doapoio teórico de Pierre Brunel, para concluir-se que na metamorfose doConselheiro permanece a figura do soter.
Bank Disclosure Practices in Bangladesh: Exploring the Impact of Corporate Attributes
Authors: Neogy Taposh Kumar
Published: May 2024

Disclosure is necessary so that interested parties can make wise decisions. The study aims to establish the level of disclosure and whether different corporate attributes influence it. Each sample bank's disclosure score was calculated using the unweighted disclosure index. Throughout five years, spanning 2016 to 2020, the necessary data were collected from sample banks' annual reports, and several statistical tools were employed to illustrate the study's conclusions. The study's findings report that the average level of disclosure is satisfactory. The ANOVA test was used to establish whether there was a significant difference in the disclosure levels, and the results show a substantial difference in this case. Multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate the effect of various corporate attributes on disclosure levels. The study's consequences showed that although these variables had significant values higher than 0.05, ROE, EPS, CAR, and log number of employees had no significant influence on disclosure levels. However, at the 0.05 significance level, log total assets demonstrate 0.055 significant levels, indicating that LTA considerably influences disclosure levels.
A prospective knowledge, attitude and practice-based study of pelvic floor muscle training in fitness-oriented women
Authors: Khan H. Fayaz , Gupta Shweta , Chandra Mukul , Siddiqui Fariza , Upadhyay Bhuvneshwari
Published: May 2024

Background: Although knowledge, attitude and need of pelvic floor muscle training are well established but there is lack of practice of PFMT even in fitness oriented educated women. Objective was to evaluate the knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) of PFMT in fitness-oriented women.
Methods: A Cross-sectional study was performed on 100 women of 18-45 years who are not pregnant and fitness oriented by providing a self-administrated KAP questionnaire then all answers were analysed.
Results: A total of 100 women were included in the study and baseline characteristics were determined. Out of 100 participants 97% had the knowledge about the pelvic floor muscle while 95% knew about its exercise with 100% of them believed it to be a good practice. The results showed significant association with the knowledge of PFMT to the educational status. Despite In spite of high quality of knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding pelvic floor muscle and its training, unfortunately only 8% of educated females practiced pelvic floor muscle exercises in their daily routine.
Conclusions: So, we conclude that pelvic floor muscle training should be inculcated in our society at the very root levels or even in school education like other exercises or meditation. Essential motivation, education and awareness should be spread through various possible means.
Experimento de Física de baixo custo: utilizando o Arduino para a aquisição de dados em experimentos de descarga de capacitores
Authors: Santos Carlos Renato Borges dos
Published: May 2024

Este artigo descreve uma forma didática de utilizar o Arduino no experimento de descarga de capacitores, utilizando um número reduzido de materiais. Em contexto de isolamento social e ausência de práticas laboratoriais, o experimento proposto torna-se uma alternativa para complementar o aprendizado de forma prática. Trata-se, portanto, de um kit de baixo custo, em que o Arduino realiza a captação da tensão ao longo do tempo, como forma de construção da curva de tensão. No algoritmo apresentado, também é obtido o valor da constante de tempo a partir das medições realizadas.
Spektrometria mas z mobilnością jonów w badaniach multi-omicznych
Authors: Fochtman Daniel , Wojakowska Anna , Marczak Łukasz
Published: May 2024

Mass spectrometry (MS) as an analytical technique enables the identification and quantitative determination of proteins, metabolites, or lipids in a studied sample. However, this method has limitations regarding the number of molecules that can be identified at a given time. To increase the number of identifications, the application of ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) can be employed. This technique allows the separation of ions based on their mobility while traversing the analyser in a gradient of an electromagnetic field and opposing gas pressure. The separation is performed in conjunction with MS analysis, adding another dimension to the analysis, resulting in a significant improvement in the number of identified compounds and a reduction in noise. Alternatively, while maintaining the same number of identifications, analysis can be performed in a shorter time period. It is crucial to pay special attention to the type of IMS analyser used, as its specific implementation dictates further stages of analysis and ion detection capabilities.
Lipazy roślinne – struktura molekularna, rola w ontogenezie oraz potencjał biotechnologiczny
Authors: Stafiej Alan , Wleklik Karolina , Przybylak Marta , Borek Sławomir
Published: May 2024

Lipases are enzymes commonly found in microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals. Their main function in cell metabolism is the hydrolysis (lipolysis) of ester bonds between fatty acids and glycerol in mono-, di- and triacylglycerols. In plants, lipases play an important role in ontogeny, participating in both vegetative development and generative stages. These enzymes may also be a component of plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Based on the similarity of the amino acid sequence and vacuolar localization of some plant lipases to yeast Atg15, we present a hypothesis about the participation of lipases in autophagy (precisely, in the degradation of the autophagic body) in plants. Despite the narrow substrate specificity and the type of reactions catalysed in cells, lipases find numerous biotechnological applications. The physicochemical features of lipases, which determine, for example, wide substrate specificity in vitro or high stability in a wide range of pH and temperature, make these enzymes the subject of applied research, and plant lipases show an increasing potential in this area of science and industry.
Unlocking Creativity with Playful Probes
Authors: Hidayat Ima Kusumawati , Rebelo Francisco , Noriega Paulo , Arizal Fariza Wahyu , Pahlevi Andreas Syah
Published: May 2024

Acquiring data from potential users regarding their daily activities, especially young users or families, can present considerable challenges. Employing playful probes is a method for gathering data from young users; these probes are interactive, intuitive, and visually appealing. This approach allows users to express their thoughts in a non-traditional manner, producing rich qualitative data that can reveal the nuances of their perceptions and behaviors. Although only a few researchers have employed this technique in game design, it has shown great potential in gathering user information for the ideation process. However, there is a need for further exploration of this approach, especially when it comes to children as users. This study seeks to explore the potential of employing playful probes in game design and to identify any obstacles that may arise. Understanding the needs and characteristics of the target users is crucial to adapting the probes to effectively connect with them. By engaging participants in playful and immersive activities, design probes could provide deeper insights into the user and stimulate their creativity, leading to a more efficient final design that accommodates the wants and needs of the users.
Keywords: design probes, playful probes, game design, human-centered design
Online Bargue Drawing Course Feasibility: Insights from Indonesian Art and Design Students
Authors: Novica Dimas , Campos Susana , Mustikasari Bunga Fefiana , Wardani Nuril Kusuma , Rini Denik Ristya
Published: May 2024

This paper presents findings and insights from a pilot study on online drawing instruction focusing on the Bargue drawing method conducted with a sample of students from the Art and Design Department at Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), Indonesia. The study aimed to explore the feasibility of an online course consisting of 16 hours of instruction delivered in two-hour sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday. The pilot study involved a total of 20 students. The research methodology employed in this study involved observation of the student’s behavior during the course and analysis of their drawing results. These methodologies facilitated a thorough evaluation of the student’s progress and performance. The participants faced various challenges throughout the online course, including internet connectivity issues, communication effectiveness, and fluctuating student motivation. Eventually, only eight students completed the course successfully. However, these students demonstrated significant progress and achieved impressive results in their drawings. This paper discusses the limitations and challenges encountered during the pilot study, emphasizing the need for an offline workshop model due to the constraints of online learning. The insight gained from this study contributes to understanding the necessary changes and considerations that should be addressed if one intends to pursue online pedagogy for art and design education.
Keywords: art and design education, online learning, drawing instruction, student motivation, Bargue drawing method
MOOC for Pagelaran Pottery Village: Boosting Income through Design Educational Tourism
Authors: Prasetyo Abdul Rahman , Iriaji Iriaji , Taufani Agusta Rakhmat , Aruna Alby , Surya Eka Putri
Published: May 2024

The implementation of this activity aims to design and build educative tourism infrastructure using the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as a means to increase the income potential of Pagelaran Village. Pagelaran Village is famous for its pottery crafts, which are rich in cultural values. However, the potential for tourism and related revenues has yet to be fully realized. Therefore, employing MOOC as a tool to provide an online learning experience for a package of pottery production training activities is expected to attract tourists and boost the income of the local community. The methods used in this implementation include field surveys, literature studies, and analysis of tourist needs and preferences. The approach adopted is the asset-based community development (ABCD) approach, which consists of five stages of activity including: 1) Discovery, 2) Dream, 3) Design, 4) Define, and 5) Destiny. The infrastructure built includes the development of the MOOC platform, offering learning materials related to history, manufacturing techniques, and the art of pottery. Additionally, practical learning facilities are also provided for tourists desiring to undertake direct courses without constraints by space and time. During initial testing, this MOOC garnered favorable responses from travelers who participated the course. The results of the implementation of this activity indicate that the use of MOOC as an educative tourism infrastructure can increase potential income in Pagelaran Village.
Keywords: MOOC, income, pagelaran pottery, educational, infrastructure
Khalid Bin Walid in Javanese Visual
Authors: Lutfianto ‎ , Kasidi ‎ , Maharsi ‎
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to discuss the model for the creation of wayang figures depicting Kekayon Khalifah, specifically focusing on Khalid bin Walid, a renowned figure in leading battles. The method employed involves Artistic Research and Practice Based Research in contemporary art. The focus of this discussion lies in the development of practice-based artistic techniques. Furthermore, it explores the realization of these figures on buffalo skin, portraying the character as a respected warlord by his troops and feared by his enemies. Realization of embodiment through decorations and ornaments on beautiful leather crafts. This leathercraft works will produce artifacts in the form of the Khalid bin Walid paraga puppet. The ornaments and decorations in this work are complemented by the calligraphy of the characters’ names. Then an interesting visual is created and can imply a certain message to the audience. Especially when this media is exhibited. Works that can be enjoyed by viewers. So this art can be used as education to the public, both formal and non-formal.
Keywords: wayang kekayon, modern art of decoration and ornamentation, paraga Khalid bin Walid
Learning Material Organization for Disaster Resilient Villages
Authors: Nuriana Wahidin , Rendrarini Diana , Meifiani Nely Indra , Fatmawati Laily , Susila Candra Budi , Sukadi ‎ , Tristono Tomi
Published: May 2024

This study aims to express the best learning material organization for the Disaster Resilient Village Program (Program Desa Tangguh Bencana, DESTANA). It was delivered to the people of Pacitan Regency as a disaster-prone area. Various potential disasters exist in the area of Pacitan Regency. The learning material is organized in line with the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, which applies six levels of thought processes. The learning process starts from a hierarchical structure that identifies lower-level thinking skills to higher levels of skills that are ready for operational implementation. The Lower Order Thinking Skills materials encompass understanding various disaster vulnerabilities based on geographical conditions, the nature of disaster threats and risks, participatory disaster management by the community, principles of evacuation planning, the role of Disaster Management Plans, the paradigm of disaster risk management, principles of the Early Warning System (EWS), the purpose of contingency plans, and principles of first aid in emergencies. The Higher Order Thinking Skills materials include the ability to measure indicators for disaster-resilient villages, establish volunteer working groups, design evacuation stages, develop Disaster Management Plans, Disaster Risk Management, Early Warning Systems (EWS), and Village Contingency Plans. The learning achievement is measured through community understanding and practice, the success of building a disaster response coordination structure, and activities in a disaster simulation. It is organized in seven discussion forums. The program resulted in significant achievements. The Pacitan Regency Government implemented the Disaster Resilient Village Program for the safety of its residents.
Keywords: disaster, resilient village, learning material
Interpreting the Nasib Kulo Song of Kemas Anwar Beck in Bebaso (Semiotics Study)
Authors: Sukma Irawan , Widyastutieningrum Sri Rochana , Mulyana Aton Rustandi
Published: May 2024

A song is composed of a series of tones that form a melody and support musical elements. It uses the tones of a human voice to beautifully and meaningfully express thoughts or feelings The combination of a song with a lively poem (text) can stir up a lot of emotions in the audience and have a major effect on their soul. This study aims to explore the emotions evoked by Kemas Anwar Beck’s lyrics for his song Nasib Kulo and how his experiences show up in using language and wordplay to give his lyrics a unique and appealing quality. The study focuses on analyzing the content of the song lyrics and interpreting their meaning in a qualitative descriptive manner. A semiotic theory is used to decipher the meaning of the lyrics that were penned in polite Palembang Alus language. Moreover, a musicology approach is also used to analyze the musical form. The results show that the song Nasib Kulo uses two types of symbols, namely, verbal meaning in the form of poetry or lyrics and non-verbal meaning in the form of song elements, that is, chord progression, melody, tempo, and dynamics. As a result of the creativity of the artist, the mindset of life conception and lifestyle are reflected in his artwork. In conclusion, the song Nasib Kulo that is written in Palembang Alus language is very influential for individuals and communities.
Keywords: interpretation, Nasib Kulo song, semiotics, artists, Palembang Alus
Digital Communities as Online 'Gardens' for Memes: Metamorphic Narratives of Two Filipino 'Memeifiers' as Cultural Pollinators
Authors: Sabala Edward Shawn H. , Javier Keith Amadeus , Rostata Alfonso Gabriel P. , Miranda Janeson M.
Published: May 2024

The increasingly ubiquitous digital communities have become dynamic online social hubs for netizens to proliferate internet memes. While there have been an abundance of studies of memes, a dearth of investigations have examined how an internet user becomes an active producer of memes. Hence, we explored the narratives of two Filipino netizens, whom we call “memeifiers,” as we identified them as constant generators of memes. Based on the semi-structured interview data and analysis of their memes, we metaphorically posit that digital communities can be likened to online gardens where butterflies (memeifiers) dynamically engage in producing and pollinating memes. Using narrative configuration, we labelled their experiences into metamorphic narratives with three stages: (1) the cocoon stage, in which meme literacy is formed through active memes consumption; (2) the metamorphosis stage, in which meme-literate netizens vigorously generate memes then metamorphose into memeifiers; and finally, (3) the pollination stage, when memeifiers, akin to butterflies, continuously become cultural pollinators as they spread cultural artifacts through memes in various online communities. With these findings, we lay down some recommendations for future meme studies, such as that the metamorphic narrative of memeifiers be investigated in other geographical contexts since a memeifier’s story may vary due to cultural differences. Moreover, we recommend that the scope of participants be broadened, employing similar or other qualitative research designs and even quantitative perspectives to further scrutinize the metamorphosis of memeifiers and their roles as cultural pollinators.
Keywords: digital communities, memes, narrative study, online communities
Involvement as a Preventive Attitude towards Owned Culture
Authors: Nunumete Alex Richsyon
Published: May 2024

Preserving traditional cultures amidst modernization is a pressing concern that requires effective strategies engaging all generations within the community. This paper examines the importance of proactive involvement in safeguarding traditional cultures, focusing on the unique art tradition of the Alifuru tribe. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological lens, the study analyzes the Alifuru tribe’s approach to preventive involvement, especially among the youth, to ensure their cultural heritage endures. Preventive involvement targets young individuals during traditional events to counteract the perception of these practices as outdated. By incorporating art into rituals and entertainment, the community’s cohesion and connection are enhanced. The paper highlights that preserving traditional culture demands continuous regeneration, with the participation of both older and younger members being pivotal. Elders serve as mentors, displaying their artistic expertise as guides, while the younger generation takes on the role of students and successors in the cultural arts. The findings stress the profound impact of proactive involvement on knowledge transmission, particularly in the arts. The reciprocal proactivity between generations fosters an environment conducive to absorbing knowledge and preserving culture. Through a preventive approach, the Alifuru tribe effectively sustains their heritage while allowing for meaningful evolution. In summary, this study underscores the crucial role of preventive involvement in upholding traditional cultures. The Alifuru tribe’s approach, driven by the proactive collaboration of older and younger members, demonstrates the potential of intergenerational synergy. By embracing their art tradition and adopting a preventive cultural attitude, the Alifuru tribe navigates modernization’s challenges while ensuring a lasting cultural legacy.
Keywords: involvement, preventive, traditional art, Alifuru culture
Panji Asmorobangun Mask Dance as Local Culture and Its Relevance to Character Educational Values
Authors: Wulandari Retno Tri , Jazuli Muhammad , Cahyono Agus , Hidajat Robby , Endraswara Suwardi
Published: May 2024

Instilling cultural values can be done early on through learning that utilizes teaching materials available in the surrounding environment. It is considered that the learning process can run effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the potential of local wisdom. One of the alternative teaching materials can be taken by utilizing the circumstances surrounding the students’ environment which are used as additional teaching materials. In addition, the teaching materials contain local wisdom so that the given knowledge is wider. The introduction of the wealth of local wisdom in the form of traditions in East Java, especially Malang, has an orientation towards developing the national character based on local wisdom and unique culture in Indonesia. This research aimed to describe and analyze character educational values that could be found in the Panji Asmorobangun mask dance as a local culture of Malang. The research method used was descriptive qualitative research method, with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and documentation. The research result found that character educational values in dance material are based on local wisdom obtained through the learning process of the Panji Asmorobangun mask dance. Character education values that emerged include religious, nationalist, loving the environment, mutual help, independence, excellence, empathy, mutual cooperation, responsibility, and integrity. This value was reflected in the idea of the dance work, and the structure of the work which consists of movements, musical accompaniment, costumes, and mask properties in dance. This research was a form of preserving local culture by introducing traditional dance at schools, by instilling educational values embedded in a curriculum filled with local cultural values so that the next generations kept interest and sustained their national identity.
Keywords: local wisdom, character, mask dance
Application of Fuzzy - AHP - Topsis in Online Shopping Selection On B2C E-Commerce Websites
Authors: Trung Dung Tran , Minh Hai Le Thi , Tra My Hoang , Hoang Mai Nguyen , Khanh Linh Cao Ha
Published: May 2024

In today's digital age, online shopping is not only a trend but also an indispensable part of our daily lives. With the convenience and diversity of e-commerce websites, consumers can easily experience and choose goods and services from all over the world in just a few clicks. However, making online shopping decisions is not always easy. Consumers often have to face a number of factors such as price, product quality, brand, after-sales service, delivery time and many other factors, as well as facing uncertainty and ambiguity in the information. reviews. To help users choose products effectively, the Fuzzy - AHP - Topsis integration model has been applied in this research topic to propose evaluation criteria for choosing to buy products on 4 B2C websites including Shopee, Tiki, Lazada, Sendo.
A PROTEÇÃO DO PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL NO BRASIL E NA ESPANHA: O CASO DA VAQUEJADA E DAS TOURADAS
Authors: Costa Beatriz Souza , Nacur Rezende Elcio
Published: May 2024

O patrimônio cultural no Brasil e na Espanha encontra tutela constitucional. Afirma-se que o meio ambiente, nas suas diferentes acepções, é tratado como direito fundamental em ambos os países e, portanto, afasta-se argumentos de menor robustez jurídica, inclusive normas infraconstitucionais, para eventual desrespeito aos bens ambientais, dentre os quais a vida animal. O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar, portanto, que a vida animal possui maior valoração jurídica que normas positivadas sob o argumento de patrimônio cultural. O artigo se pautou pela metodologia hipotética dedutiva com técnica de pesquisa legislativa comparada, assim como bibliográfica e referências em revistas nacionais e internacionais. Os resultados apontados demonstram que no Brasil e Espanha a vida animal deve ter maior tutela jurídica que argumentos fundados no patrimônio cultural, concluindo-se que, em homenagem à teoria dos direitos fundamentais e ao constitucionalismo moderno, normas que permitem o sofrimento animal padecem de inconstitucionalidade devendo, pois, serem afastadas do ordenamento no Brasil e na Espanha.
General Principles, Designs, and Statistical Analyses in Experimental Animal Studies
Authors: Cangür Şengül
Published: May 2024

Research using animals contributes significantly to many research and development studies, especially in the biomedical field. Within the scope of the study, conducting animal experiments in accordance with scientific principles and ensuring the ethical use and welfare of animals are issues that should be taken into consideration. In this context, the scientific contribution to be achieved by conducting these studies in line with scientific and ethical principles will be directly proportional. In many studies, while investigating the biological significance, it is seen that the effects of many factors are ignored, the answer to the biological question is investigated with simple experimental designs, or the accurate statistical analyses are not chosen. Therefore, in this study, the principles that a researcher planning an animal study should follow within the scope of the research (animal ethics, 3R, and other R rules, determination of sample size, randomization, and blinding) are briefly mentioned. Then, completely randomized design, regression design, split-unit design, hierarchical (nested) design, mixed effects design, and appropriate statistical analyses for these designs, which are thought to be useful in these studies, are discussed. It is thought that this review will be useful as it contains important summative information that will guide all researchers in planning animal studies accurately and quickly.
Evaluation of Genetic and Non-genetic Factors Influencing Semen Production Potential in Sahiwal Bulls
Authors: Bhave K.G. , Jawahar K. Thilak Pon , Venkataramanan R. , Jadhav R. , Kundalkar A. , Deshmukh P. , Sontakke S. , Khadse J.
Published: May 2024

Background: Understanding genetic and non-genetic factors that influence the quality and quantity of semen production plays a crucial role in determining the reproductive efficiency and genetic progress within the Sahiwal breed. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of genetic and non-genetic factors on the semen production potential of Sahiwal bulls. Methods: Semen ejaculate data, including volume (VOL), sperm concentration per milliliter (CONC), total sperm count per ejaculate (TS), initial motility (INIT) and post-thaw motility (PT), as well as semen quality traits such as hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST) and acrosome integrity of frozen semen (AIFS), were obtained from 52 Sahiwal bulls. The data spanned from January 2011 to December 2018 and were collected at BAIF’s frozen semen station in Jind, Haryana, India. To ensure data reliability, observations beyond the mean±4 standard deviations (S.D.) were identified as outliers and subsequently excluded from the study. Two key factors, namely the season of semen collection (winter, summer and monsoon) and the age of bulls at collection (categorized into 12-month intervals ranging from less than 36 months to 156 months), were considered influential factors affecting semen characteristics. To investigate the correlation between bulls (genetic + permanent environmental correlation) and semen parameters, a repeatability animal model was employed, treating the bull as a random effect. The statistical analysis was conducted using WOMBAT software. Result: The findings revealed that the season of semen collection had a highly significant effect (P less than 0.01) on VOL, CONC, TS and PT. However, INIT, HOST and AIFS were not influenced (P greater than 0.05) by the season of collection. Furthermore, age at semen collection significantly affected all semen characteristics. VOL and TS exhibited an increasing trend until 72 to 84 months, followed by a decline until 96 to 108 months.
Para Bronchial System of Kadaknath Fowl - Corrosion Cast
Authors: Sakemohammed S. , Hemavathi N. , Sivagnanam S.
Published: May 2024

Background: Corrosion cast is an efficient technique used to demonstrate the anatomical structures which are difficult to observe during dissection. Air sacs are unique structures that are present in the avian respiratory system not in other air-breathing vertebrates. Air sacs are very delicate structures to dissect because they are made up of fine squamous cell membranes. They are hard to display unaccompanied by corrosion cast. Perception of the air sac anatomy was unable to succeed in two-dimensional diagrams. Methods: In this study, adult Kadaknath fowl were collected to demonstrate its air sacs by using 70% rubber latex solution through the corrosion cast method. The shape and size of four paired and one unpaired air sac was observed. The relationship between air sacs, lungs and pneumatic bones was also recorded. Air sacs cast were tinged, laminated and displayed in Museum. Result: Present study will be helpful to understand the anatomical structure of the air sacs of Kadaknath fowl.
Incidence of Various Types of Bleeding Disorders Associated with Canine Vector Borne Diseases in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Pothiappan P. , Nagarajan B. , Selvaraj P. , Kavitha S.
Published: May 2024

Background: Animals with various stages of bleeding tendencies are often presented with obvious blood loss and life threatening complications, although some animals are relatively stable, showing only minimal clinical signs. Canine vector-borne diseases and associated bleeding disorders are commonly encountered in routine practice with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis, therapeutic outcome and management of bleeding disorders have always been challenging. The objective is to study the incidence of various types of bleeding disorders with their clinical features in CVBD in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Methods: During the study period (2018-2020) a total of 76, 051 dogs were presented to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, Chennai. Sixteen thousand five hundred and twenty nine (16529) dogs were presented with signs of bleeding disorders. Dogs affected with vector borne diseases had various stages of bleeding tendencies (1593 dogs) were subjected to detailed clinical, haematological, biochemical and coagulation profile assessments. Under each etiological group, the dogs were further divided into three groups based on various stages bleeding disorders in order to evaluate the clinicopathological changes in dogs. Result: The observed incidence of bleeding disorders due to canine vector borne diseases in this study were Babesiosis 41.87 per cent, Ehrlichiosis 52.7 per cent and hepatozoonosis 5.5 per cent. The incidence of Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis and H. canis in the study population was found to be 5.2 per cent, 4.04 per cent and 0.53 per cent. Dogs due to E. canis, 51 per cent had anaemia and thrombocytopenia, 26.1 per cent had pancytopenia and 22.9 per cent had pancytopenia and DIC. Dogs due to B. gibsoni, 47.7 per cent had anaemia and thrombocytopenia, 28.5 per cent had pancytopenia and 23.8 per cent had pancytopenia and DIC.
Studies on the Assessment of Hair Cortisol Concentration in Dogs by Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Authors: Galdhar C.N. , Vyas Shubham , Gaikwad R.V. , Kawade J.R. , Sapkal P.M.
Published: May 2024

Background: Hair cortisol Concentration (HCC) is often used as a measure of chronic stress responses in humans. The use of Radioimmunoassay (RIA) and HCC to assess stress in hospitalized dogs has been poorly reported in the literature in India and Central East Asia. This paper presents a modified protocol for measuring HCC in dog hair samples for stress assessment using RIA. Methods: Estimation of HCC concentrations of healthy (n=20) and hospitalized (n=20) dogs was done using RIA. Hair samples were collected from a dog’s nape region and weighed to measure HCC concentration. The study used RIA-enabled dissevered spiking and detectable concentration-based modifications to measure HCC. Five known cortisol concentration standards (viz 19.0 nmol/l, 47.9 nmol/l, 190 nmol/l, 238.66 nmol/l and 713.33 nmol/l) were used, with the first three readily available with a cortisol RIA kit. The samples were spiked with 50 µL of the standard and analysed in a gamma counter to take counts per minute (CPM). The final concentration of HCC was estimated in nmol/l and derived in pg/mg as per standard methods. Result: Healthy dogs had a mean HCC of 6.24±0.84 pg/mg, while hospitalized dogs had 31.65±5.87 pg/mg. A significant deviation was observed in both groups. A box and whisker graph showed an HCC range of 0.36 to 13.78 pg/mg for healthy dogs and 8.70 to 65.25 pg/mg for hospitalized dogs. The interquartile range (25th to 75th percentile) was 3.55 to 9.24 pg/mg for healthy dogs and 14.43 to 46.22 for hospitalized dogs. The observed median for healthy dogs was 6.16 pg/mg and 22.62 pg/mg for hospitalized dogs. The study shows higher HCC in hospitalized sick dogs compared to clinically healthy ones, suggesting hair sample collection as a simple stress assessment method and RIA as a promising HCC detection technique.
Assessment of Biochemical and Histological Effects of One of Ziziphus Genus Extract on Ovarian Function in Female Rats
Authors: Alhimaidi Ahmad R. , Ammari Aiman A. , Amran Ramzi A. , Rady Ahmed M.
Published: May 2024

Background: There is a growing need to offer guidance and instruction to those who use herbal medicines in order to enhance their understanding of the scientifically supported risks associated with these therapies. This study investigates the adverse effects of the Ziziphus spina-christi (ZSC) aqueous extract on the biochemical markers and histological alterations in the ovaries of female rats. Methods: A total of fifteen female rats, with five rats in each group, were given the extract of ZSC orally at doses of 10, 50 and 100 mg/kg bw/day for a duration of 14 days. Five more ladies were designated as a control group and provided just with water. During a span of fifteen days, clinical findings of toxicity were documented. The ovarian function was evaluated by assessing the biochemical indicators and measuring the quantities of serum estradiol and progesterone. Furthermore, an assessment was conducted to examine the histological changes in the organs. Result: The results did not show any clear toxicity on the animal’s weight or body organs. Estrogen and progesterone levels in female rats who received ZSC extract for 14 days. In addition, no pathological changes were revealed in the ovary histological sections. Significant differences were detected in the numbers of ovarian follicles in females treated with the ZSC extract compared to the control. In conclusion, the results showed indications of side effects of ovarian follicles after treating female rats with ZSC extract for 14 days.
Piloting Pulse Producer Support System Through ICT Enabled Services for Enhanced Climate Resilience
Authors: Dheebakaran Ga. , Geethalakshmi V. , Kokilavani S. , Arthirani B. , Maheswari C. Uma , Vengateswari M. , Sathyamoorthy N.K.
Published: May 2024

Background: In peninsular India, the frequency of climate-related risks is significantly lowering agricultural productivity and farmers’ standard of living. Reducing losses in the agriculture sector requires precise and timely weather information, weather based advisories on crop production, protection and post-harvest. Disseminating agromet advisories directly to the farmers using ICT tools allows farmers to adopt appropriate corrective measures, minimize loss and ensure climate resilient agriculture. In this sense, the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University established an Automated Agromet Advisory Web cum Mobile App (TNAU-AAS) in 2018, which sends location, crop and stage specific agromet advisories directly to farmers’ mobile App. Methods: TNAU-AAS App was evaluated in pulse crops as “Piloting pulse produce support system through ICT enabled services” between 2019 and 2021 in three TNAU centers under three different eco systems namely irrigated (Coimbatore), rice fallow (Aduthurai) and rainfed (Kovilpatti). Pulse growing farmers were registered in this smartphone application for agromet advisory based response farming. Result: The TNAU-AAS App had delivered approximately 10-12 advisories to each farmer, tailored to their unique crop and stage during the cropping period. Survey results inferred that the farmers received timely notifications on their mobile phones, 2-3 days in advance, which assisted them in preplanning. Occurrences of pests and diseases were well aligned (68-83%) with TNAU- AAS recommendations and the climate vulnerability of non AAS farmers is more than AAS farmer. According to partial budget analysis, the irrigated, rice fallow and rainfed black gram farmers have gained Rs. 2800, Rs. 2300 and Rs. 1900 per ha, respectively. It is concluded that the ICT-enabled agromet advisory system guarantees timely alerts, boosts labor and land productivity, lowers input loss and shields crops from weather-induced pests and diseases as well as climatic variability risk.
Business incubators in Croatia: Resources and results
Authors: Crep Mia , Konecki Irena
Published: May 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the resources that business incubators in Croatia have at their disposal and to analyze the business dynamics and financial performance of their tenant enterprises. Unlike the previous studies that mainly employed a survey of business incubators, this study, in addition to a survey of 24 business incubators in Croatia, also uses firm-level data of tenant enterprises. Findings indicate small management teams of business incubators and high demand for tenant enterprises for mentoring services. Policymakers should consider these empirical findings and support investments in knowledge, skills, and mentoring capabilities of business incubators’ management teams. The main limitation of the research is that it did not include data from tenant enterprises on the perceived quality of services provided by business incubators. However, the financial analysis of tenant enterprises is the first of that kind and will enable a more straightforward evaluation of business incubators’ success and, thus, better control over public spending.
Keywords: business incubators; entrepreneurial infrastructure; incubators; new technologies; tenant enterprises
Mental health in diabetes management: A qualitative study
Authors: Otanga Habil
Published: May 2024

The realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Target 3.4) is hindered by the high cost of treatment and budget cuts in health services provision in sub-Saharan Africa. Available research in diabetes self-management scarcely emphasizes mental health yet it is an important predictor of self-management.  As part of a broader study, this qualitative arm sought to explore psychological challenges associated with diabetes self-management. The sample of 12 respondents comprised people living with diabetes, health professionals, community health workers and caregivers in Kenya. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were used for data collection. Data were coded manually. The themes of stigma and mental distress were found in analysis. Research, design and implementation of support models that incorporate elements of self-empowerment and patients’ psychological needs are recommended.
News śledczy a wydarzenie medialne. Reportaż „Franciszkańska 3” — studium przypadku
Authors: Palczewski Marek
Published: May 2024

Reportaż śledczy Franciszkańska 3 Marcina Gutowskiego w telewizji TVN24 o stosunku papieża Jana Pawła II do pedofilii w Kościele katolickim wywołał ogólnonarodową dyskusję, która doprowadziła do swoistych zachowań w sferze politycznej i społecznej. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest analiza faz dyskursu dziennikarstwa śledczego (reportażu Franciszkańska 3) od fazy publikacji poprzez mobilizację opinii publicznej do inicjatyw polityczno-społecznych w postaci tak zwanych marszy papieskich. Marsze stały się — zgodnie z typologią Daniela Dayana i Elihu Katza — wydarzeniem medialnym w odmianie koronacji.
W opisywanym przypadku nastąpiła aktualizacja jednego z wariantów skróconego modelu muckrakingu autorstwa Harveya Molotcha, Davida L. Protessa i Margaret T. Gordon w nieznanym wcześniej subwariancie charakteryzującym się reakcją opinii publicznej przeciwną do oczekiwanej przez dziennikarzy inicjujących działania śledcze. W dużym stopniu działania te zostały zanegowane przez obrońców Jana Pawła II, stały się osią konfliktu światopoglądowego i wywołały oburzenie znacznej części opinii publicznej oraz wykreowały wydarzenie medialne w postaci marszy papieskich.
Wernakularna krytyka działań firm i marek w polskich cybermemach w obliczu wielokryzysowości. Casus wojny w Ukrainie
Authors: Wardzała Joanna , Dojwa-Turczyńska Katarzyna
Published: May 2024

Agresja Rosji na Ukrainę w 2022 roku spotkała się z niemal jednoznaczną krytyką ze strony polskiego społeczeństwa, co rezonowało w faktycznych postawach oraz znalazło swój wymiar w przekazach medialnych, również tych obecnych w internecie. Internauci tworzyli też i rozpowszechniali „śmieszne obrazki w internecie”, które były poświęcone problematyce konfl iktu, co popularyzowało wydarzenia i nadawało im określoną narrację emocjonalną. Wprawdzie genezy popularnych dziś internetowych memów obrazkowych upatruje się w pracach związanych z biologią (Richard Dawkins), niemniej z perspektywy humanistycznej widzi się je jako wytwory sieciowego folkloru, tworzone przez cyberlud i do niego adresowane. Memy jako przekazy wernakularne śmieszą, bawią, piętnują, krytykują, ale także przekazują i popularyzują treści nader istotne dla cybernetycznej wspólnoty. W dobie wojny na Wschodzie obecna jest w nich także problematyka firm i marek, które działały w Rosji przed eskalacją konfliktu, oraz ich decyzji co do dalszej obecności w państwie agresora. Treść proponowanego artykułu opiera się na analizie dostępnych w polskim internecie memów poświęconych poszczególnym podmiotom gospodarczym obecnym w Rosji przed wydarzeniami 24 lutego 2022 roku. Głównym problemem badawczym jest to, jak poszczególne firmy i marki Zachodu są prezentowane w cybermemach powstających w dobie wojny. Główną tezą pracy jest założenie o pozytywnym wizerunku podmiotów opuszczających Rosję i negatywnym tych, które w tym kraju pozostają. Zebrany materiał pozwala także na analizę ex post obszarów i instrumentów krytyki oraz pochwały poszczególnych firm.
Spektrum medialnego zaangażowania jako wyzwanie dla polskiego medioznawstwa
Authors: Konieczna Aleksandra
Published: May 2024

Zjawisko medialnego zaangażowania to zagadnienie, które jest niemalże niepodejmowane w polskiej literaturze medioznawczej. Z uwagi na swoją złożoność wymaga jednak głębokiego opisania oraz zbadania. W związku z tym celem niniejszego tekstu był przegląd najważniejszych i najciekawszych teorii związanych ze wspominanym zjawiskiem. Wskazany został zarówno dorobek badaczy pracujących jeszcze w XX wieku (na przykład Donalda Hortona i Richarda Wohla lub Alana M. Rubina i Elizabeth M. Perse), jak i najnowsze koncepcje dotyczące tego zagadnienia (na przykład Annette Hill, Johna Cornera lub Elizabeth Evans). Podsumowaniem tekstu jest wskazanie na ogólne wyzwania dla polskiego medioznawstwa związane z badaniem medialnego zaangażowania.
Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda Obituary Written in Remembrance of Erasmus of Rotterdam — a Memorial or a Settling of Scores?
Authors: Coronel Ramos Marco Antonio
Published: May 2024

Juan Gines de Sepúlveda’s inclusion of an obituary of Erasmus of Rotterdam in Book XV of De rebus gestis Caroli V is usually considered a belated recognition by the Spaniard after the series of notorious disputes they had endured. The hypothesis put forward in this paper is radically different and completely new. It is based on a profound interpretation of the obituary itself and its historical context, which leads to the conclusion that it is more a matter of Sepúlveda settling scores, declaring that he was right in criticising the Dutchman. Hence, we would be, in the presence of an intelligent use of the obituary genre, in defence of his positions on Humanism and the Reformation.
Matrices de completivas de complemento del nombre: representación bibliográfica y características
Authors: Delgado-Olmos Alicia
Published: May 2024

Research on noun-dependent subordinate clauses is scarce. This study aims, therefore, to offer an overview of the representation of these head nouns in the grammatical tradition and to contrast it with real corpus uses (CORPES XXI), as well as to describe some of their semantic and morphological features. The analysis of said features in the head nouns that appear in fifteen reference works and those documented in CORPES XXI made it possible to determine that the traditional representation and the corpus examples differ in terms of variety, derivational characteristics, and semantic types, which implies a lack of representativeness in the selected bibliography regarding its use.
Dentro de ocho días… ¿o siete? La expresión de las distancias temporales en el español de Costa Rica
Authors: Krohn Haakon S.
Published: May 2024

Temporal distances are usually indicated by expressions that specify a quantity of certain time unit (e. g., days, weeks or months). In different varieties of Spanish, two distinct ways of calculating this number are reported: (1) counting only the units that pass by between two events, or (2) taking into account both units within which the events take place. This study examines the use of these two strategies by the means of a questionnaire applied to Costa Rican students. It concludes that the former is the most general one, but that, when specifying distances close to a week and above in terms of days, both strategies are used, which causes ambiguity.
Anita Belciugăţeanu y "Carpe rosam": su recepción en Francia y España
Authors: Martínez Sariego Mónica María
Published: May 2024

This article delves into an episode of the intellectual biography of the Italianist and Romanian comparatist Anita Belciugăţeanu (1892-1944): the reception of her monograph Carpe rosam: tema poetică a trandafirului în literatura italiană şi franceză a Renaşterii (1931). Firstly, Belciugăţeanu’s biobibliography is reviewed, emphasizing her academic journey and significant contributions to Romanian comparatism. Subsequently, based on firsthand bibliographic research, the reception of her work in France and Spain is explored. Previously unpublished documentation is presented: Paul Van Tieghem's annotations on the copy of Carpe rosam sent to him by the Romanian author and the words that Blanca González de Escandón dedicated to Belciugăţeanu in a copy of her own work, which apparently never reached its intended recipient.