bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combating geriatric depression: Pet therapy's revolutionary role and contributions to public health
Authors: Neşe Karakaş , Jorge Alberto Juri
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of pet therapy on the treatment of depression in elderly individuals and its implications for public health. The research explores the objective, observations, results, and conclusion, of the study. Research has shown that regular interaction with animals can decrease stress hormone levels among older individuals. Additionally, it promotes the release of hormones such as oxytocin, which are associated with increased positive emotions. The physical activities involved in pet therapy sessions also contribute to the overall physical health of elderly individuals by improving balance, and coordination, and reducing the risk of falls. Furthermore, interaction with animals encourages the use of social skills and helps in reducing social isolation among the elderly. The findings indicate that pet therapy significantly reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in elderly individuals. The widespread adoption of pet therapy can potentially alleviate the burden on healthcare systems and decrease the reliance on medications, ultimately reducing treatment costs. However, it is essential to prioritize animal hygiene and welfare to ensure the effectiveness and safety of pet therapy practices. Overall, pet therapy presents a promising and innovative approach to addressing depression among the elderly. Existing research highlights its efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Further research is needed to explore the broader applications of pet therapy and to integrate this approach into elderly care programs. This will help establish pet therapy as a valuable component of holistic geriatric care, ultimately contributing to improved mental health and well-being for the elderly population. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the potential benefits of pet therapy in treating depression among the elderly. By further exploring and integrating pet therapy into elderly care programs, we can enhance the overall mental health and well-being of this population. This research underscores the importance of considering alternative and innovative approaches to address mental health issues in the elderly, ultimately contributing to a healthier and happier aging population.
Performance of Dynamic Retry Over Static Towards Resilience Nature of Microservice
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Punithavathy E , Priya N
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to enhance the flexibility of microservice-based cloud applications, so they can cope with transient or short-term failure conditions more effectively, providing a higher throughput of cloud applications as a result. Methods: The comparison is done between the existing or manual resilient patterns such as circuit breaker and retry with a dynamically proposed retry patterns using a microservice application. Findings: The short-term or transient failures in cloud based microservice applications can occur for many reasons. Examples such as Network glitches, service failures, timeouts of requests etc. These failures can bring down the entire application resulting in a cascading of failures. Resiliency patterns are used to protect these applications from failures. The widely used patterns are circuit breaker and retry, with static configurations. It is possible that the static configurations used in resiliency patterns might not support all types of failures. Hence, a dynamic approach has been proposed to satisfy all these transient failures of cloud. The analysis proves that the application efficiency is balanced in dynamic retry than the static configurations of resiliency pattern. Hence, performance can be increased up to 34.3%, which means the availability can be ensured, in transient failure cases. Very little research has been carried out on this resiliency pattern, and there are no standards available for this pattern. When comparing with the existing adaptive retry pattern the performance is increased up to 88.52%, while using a microservice application. Novelty: A dynamically modified resilient pattern is been proposed by incorporating additional parameters such as execution time to the existing parameters of the static retry pattern. This is an individual resilience pattern, which can perform independently when compared with other dynamic resilience patterns. Keywords: Dynamic retry, Request time, Static circuit breaker, Resilience, Static retry
Impact of Bi2O3 on the Structural, Optical, Radiation Shielding, and Dielectric Analysis of Lead Borosilicate Glasses Doped with TiO2
Authors:   Department of Physics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500 007, Telangana, India, Krishna Madabushanam Gopi , Guntu Ravi Kumar , Chand N Rama Krishna , Shareefuddin Md , Prasad N V
Published: June 2024

Objective: The principal aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of bismuth oxide on the optical properties, radiation shielding characteristics, and dielectric behavior of lead borosilicate glasses doped with titanium oxide at a low concentration. Method: We intended to utilize the conventional rapid melt quenching method to produce glasses with the following chemical composition: 25 PbO+ 15 B2O3 + 0.1 TiO2 + (59.9-x) SiO2 : x Bi2O3(0≤x≤12). Findings: XRD and SEM analyses were used to confirm the samples' non-crystalline properties, while DTA investigations were used to evaluate the samples' ability to form glass. The numerous structural elements were identified through the utilization of FT–IR and Raman analyses. The optical characteristics of glasses are determined by optical absorption studies. The findings derived from optical absorption spectral analyses revealed a progressive increase in the concentration of octahedral Ti4+ ions with the mol% Bi2O3 concentration. In order to analyse the glasses' dielectric properties, an impudence analyser was employed. The results obtained from these inquiries indicate that glasses do contain Bi2O3 at concentrations lower than 12 mol% experience a progressive increase in dielectric constant values. Further investigation is conducted into the radiation shielding properties of the glasses. Novelty: The findings indicate that the values of the glasses' optical band gap, radiation shielding ability, dielectric constant, and thermal stability are all directly correlated with their Bi2O3 concentration. Keywords: FT­IR, Raman, OBG, MAC, Activation Energy
In silico Approach for the Identification of Mirror Repeats within ced-3 Gene of Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors:   Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Zoology, Baba Mast Nath University, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak, 124021, Haryana, India, Dhankhar Mamta , Yadav Deepti , Bhardwaj Vikash
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The repetitive elements within the genome of eukaryotes form a significant portion and are associated with various molecular functions within a cell. The goal of our study is to determine a special type of repeat i.e., mirror repeat within complete ced-3 apoptotic gene and its exons. Methods: A simple computational approach was used to search mirror repeats within the eight exons and complete ced-3 gene of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). C. elegans is a model organism widely used to study genetics, and developmental biology and ced-3 is the main apoptotic gene responsible for cell death. Findings: We identified 140 mirror repeats within the different regions of the ced-3 gene of C. elegans. These identified mirror repeats are not restricted to the genome of C. elegans but are scattered among the genome of C. vulgaris, Xenopus tropicalis and Drosophila melanogaster. Novelty: This research work is the very first endeavor to characterize mirror repeats within the complete ced-3 gene and its exons. Nobody has been studied mirror repeats within ced-3 apoptotic gene of C. elegans. Mirror repeat has the potential to form triplex DNA and is also associated with several neurological disorders. Forthcoming studies will help us to explore the functions and nature of these identified mirror repeats. Keywords: Repetitive elements, mirror repeats, Caenorhabditis elegans and ced-3 gene
Slot-loaded Dual-Band Microstrip Patch Antenna for 5G and WLAN/WiMAX Wireless Applications
Authors:   Ph.D. Scholar, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India, Bhatt Ritisha V , Makwana G D
Published: June 2024

Objectives: This study introduces a dual-band rectangular microstrip patch antenna with a slot-loaded, specifically designed for 5G and WLAN/WiMAX applications. Method: The antenna is mounted on a substrate material of Rogers AD255C material having εr of 2.55 and a thickness of 1.56 mm. Three slots are etched on the conventional rectangular microstrip patch antenna. A 50-ohm microstrip line powers the antenna. The antenna that has been suggested is created and simulated using CST Studio Suite 2020. Findings: Based on numerical simulation, the proposed antenna functions at 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz, suitable for 5G and WLAN/WiMAX wireless technologies. The antenna offers measured return loss (S11) of -22.10 dB and -22.9 dB and a Gain of 4.43 dBi and 4.62 dBi at 3.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz, respectively. The radiation patterns are linear and broadside. Novelty: This article aims to create a smaller planer dual-band antenna that integrates WLAN/WiMAX and 5G communication standards into a single device. Keywords: Dual-band, 5G, WLAN, WiMAX, Microstrip patch antenna
Multivariate Assessment of Groundwater Depletion and Recharge
Prospect in a Sub-tropical Basin of Eastern India
Authors: Ghosh Sandipan , Kundu Soumya
Published: June 2024

The present study aims to highlight the groundwater-stress condition of the Quaternary 一 recent alluvial region escalated by anthropogenic extraction of water resources in the western Bengal Basin (Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India). With the rapid development of irrigation technology, high crop yield, water- consumed rice varieties, and high cropping intensity, the farmers of the river basin go to deeper underground aquifers (>180 m bgl) to extract water for summer rice (Boro) cultivation. In this study, the five semi-critical blocks (Mangolkote, Bhatai; Manteswai; Purbasthali II, and Memari II) of Purba Bardhaman district have experienced statistically significant pre-monsoon fall (0.404 m yr- 1 to 1.099 m yr-1) and post-monsoon fall of groundwater level from 0.486 m yr-1 to 2.214 m yr-1. Principal component analysis reflects that annual irrigation draft, annual replenishable groundwater unit, net groundwater availability, Boro rice cultivation area, area to be covered on each day irrigation for Boro, and daily pump discharge required for Boro irrigation are the key factors to escalate groundwater decline. This study reveals that Galsi II, Bardhaman I and II, Katwa I, and Purbasthali I blocks will experience a water-stress or groundwater drought in future. The model of groundwater recharge potential zone shows four principal categories of groundwater prospect area in the basin, viz., poor (0.08 %), moderate (5.78 %), good (68.96 %), and very good (25.18 %). These findings provide the relevant information for planners of groundwater resources to upscale groundwater management procedures and enhance the sustainability of agricultural systems in the study area.
Burial History and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Harudi and Fulra Limestone of Kachchh, Western India Constrained using Carbonate Clumped Isotope Thermometry
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Maurya Abhayanand Singh , Laskar Amzad Hussain , Liang Mao-Chang , Sharma Ravi , Bhandari Subhash
Published: June 2024

The clumped isotope paleothermometry is used to estimate minimum burial depth of the mid Eocene Harudi and Fulra Limestone Formations of Kachchh, western India. The Nummulites and other fossil foraminiferal genera were separated for conventional (δ18O, δ13C) and clumped isotopic (Δ47) measurements. The measurements were also made on whole rock (WR) to visualize the different phases of diagenetic alteration, expected depth of burial and capacity to generate hydrocarbon. The measured δ18O and δ13C values of WR samples vary between -3.09 and -2.21‰ and -0.78 and 0.96‰ respectively, with average values of -2.88‰ and 0.16‰. The δ18O and δ13C values of benthic foraminifera vary between -3.52 and -3.20‰ (Average: -3.35±0.013) and -1.04 and 0.81‰ (Average: 0.26±0.76) respectively. The measured Δ47 for the foraminifera translates to temperature of 35 and 49°C and between 26 and 48°C for WR indicating minor diagenetic alteration. The minimum estimates for the burial depth of the studied formations are up to 2 km which is based on the temperature difference between the ecological preference temperature of benthic foraminifera and the diagenetically altered foraminifera and δ13C of WR and foraminifera, indicating that rocks have potential to generate methane.
Present-day Fault Kinematics and their Reactivation Likelihood within and South of the North Tanzania Divergence (NTD), East African Rift System: Implication for Geo-hazards Assessment
Authors: Macheyeki Athanas Simon
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the relationship between the North Tanzania Divergence (NTD), the southern part of the NTD and the rift structures in the eastern part of the East African Rift System (EARS). It also assesses the susceptibility of these structures to reactivation under the current stress field. Fault slip data and focal mechanisms from various sources have been used to determine the minimum horizontal stress axes (Shmin) of different faults, including the Eyasi rift border fault south of the NTD.

The analysis reveals that faults trending NW-SE to NNW-SSE have a sinistral sense of movement, while those trending NE-SW generally have a dextral sense of movement. The N60°E trending faults that dip easterly are not optimally oriented with the current stress field and have a low to moderate likelihood of reactivation. This includes the NE-SW trending Eyasi rift border fault (part of the NTD) and other structures oriented N60°E south of the NTD, with a computed slip tendency (Ts) of less than 0.5. Faults trending N-S, NNW-SSE, and NNE-SSW, on the other hand, have a high to the highest likelihood of reactivation (Ts > 0.85). The other faults in the study area, which trend NE-SW or NW-SE, have Ts values expressed as 0.5 ≤ Ts < 0.85.

These findings have important implications for earthquake risk assessment in the NTD and south of the NTD, as geological constraints need to be taken into account for better management and mitigation. The results could be applied elsewhere in the EARS provided that they are under E-W extensional stress regime.
Recent Studies on Volcanic Materials and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior - An Indian Perspective
Authors: Rao N. V. Chalapathi , Parthasarathy G.
Published: June 2024

We made an attempt to review salient recent research since last five years on the physicochemical aspects of volcanic and mantle-derived material, from the Indian context. The Review essentially confines itself to the rock types of basalts and mafic dykes, kimberlites, lamproites, lamprophyres, and carbonatites with a focus on their regional representation from the various domains of the Indian shield in a chronological sequence. This is a part of academic task of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior of International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG).
Pillow Morphology of Bathani Volcano-sedimentary Sequence of Eastern Indian Shield: Inferences on the Geotectonic and Geo-Environments
Authors: Ahmad Mansoor , Paul Abdul Qayoom , Saikia A.
Published: June 2024

The Palaeo-proterozoic Bathani volcano-sedimentary sequence (BVSs) at the northeastern fringe of the Central Indian Tectonic Zone (CITZ), comprises three distinct litho-domains: (i) intrusive granitoid, having xenoliths of basalt, pyroxenite-gabbro-anorthosite suits (Northern Domain), (ii) low-grade volcano-sedimentary sequence along with concordant mafic-ultramafic intrusion (Central Domain) and (iii) folded clastic metasedimentary rocks (Southern Domain). The granitoid is intruded into the Central Domain, where pillow basalt with primary structure is well exposed. The volcanological and morphometric study of the pillows of Central Domain is attempted to understand the physicochemical characteristics and tectonic setup of the magma emplacement. The pillows are small to medium normal-sized with spheroidal, lozenge, and tubular shapes and preserve the primary features like radial and concentric cracks, selvage, pipe vesicles, voids, drain away cavities, way-up features, etc. A low-viscosity magma outpouring over a steep to moderate depositional slope is being deciphered from the morphological study of pillows. The stretching and fast-spreading growth mechanisms with low effusion under a rapid cooling rate have been inferred for these pillows. The morphological features of the rock types and pillows of the BVSs suggest a shallow water (<1000m) divergent rift basin of the back-arc tectonic setting. The trace elemental discrimination plots support the basaltic composition of pillows with E-MORB and back-arc basin environment. The lithological setup, tectonic setting, and regional correlation of BVSs advocate it as an eastern continuation of the Palaeo-proterozoic Mahakoshal belt within the Son Narmada Lineament (SNL) zone of CITZ.
The Ancient Metal Miners of Vadnagar, Delwara and Mandli, Western India
Authors: Grover A. K.
Published: June 2024

India is dotted with myriads of ancient metal mines or old workings in almost all the states, some of which have great antiquity (>4,000 yrs) and reaching considerable depth (upto 260 m). These stand as testimony to the mining skill of our ancestors, especially in the absence of mining tools. Several of these old metal mines, when explored by modern methods have yielded sizable deposits e.g. Hutti, Bhukia (gold), Rajpura-Dariba (multi-metal), Agucha (lead-zinc-silver), Agnigundala (lead-copper), Khetri (copper), etc. A few ancient Indian treatises describe the processes of metal extraction from the ores but records are scanty on the methods of mining and mining communities. Most experts consider that, the history of mining in India is obscured in the mist of antiquity and opine that ‘we lack the knowledge of old miners of India, as to who they were, from where they came or what was their fate’. The trailblazers though did not leave direct records nevertheless the opportunity is not closed to reconstruct missing pages related to ancient metal miners in the history of mining in India.

An attempt has been made in this paper to bring out details of these miners based on comprehensive study and analysis of archaeological, geological, ancient metallurgical, historical, etymological and modern age data in conjunction with locals in the field, especially on those who were active in mining in border areas of present Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in western India. It resulted in establishing the people of Vadnagar, Delwara and Mandli localities as expert miners, who were responsible for opening and operating a large number of mines in the region viz. Ambaji, Bhukia, Delwara, Khandia, Zawar, etc. Archaeological evidences and radiocarbon dates attest to a Chalcolithic to pre-historical period of some of these old mines. Nomenclature of some gold bearing rivers and gold mining localities in the country displaying Vedic gold names speaks for their antiquity. Mauryans (321-185 BC) accelerated metal mining in their empire, which was followed by other dynasties till Rajputs who were assisted by tribal Bhils. The knowhow of ancient metal miners of Vadnagar, Delwara and Mandli seems to have descended from Mahabharata and Harappan tradition of Gujarat (3950-900 BC) and Ahar-Banas (3600-1800 BC) culture of Rajasthan. During Mughal invasions many miners and metal workers had migrated to remote Himalayan areas (present Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand) or Hindu kingdoms (present Maharashtra, Odisha) where they adopted nomenclature of their place of origin (Vadnagar, Delwara and Mandli) to their new settlements. Some of these experts took-up mining profession while others developed expertise as blacksmiths/ whitesmiths or even agriculturists. Zinc coins of Kangra (14th Century AD) kings seem to have produced by these migrating metal experts who knew the technique of zinc distillation from ore of Zawar mines, the people of which are considered as first to smelt Industrial zinc in the world.
Carbonate-hosted U-deposit in the Tummalapalle Area, Andhra Pradesh, India: A Potential Source to Generate Critical Minerals of REs, V, Mo, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag and Phosphate as Value-added Byproducts
Authors: Raju R. Dhana
Published: June 2024

The unique, large-tonnage (amongst the Indian U-deposits; hitherto ~ 0.222 million tonnes, constituting 59% of the Indian U-resources) but very low-grade (~ 0.045% U3O8) sedimentary, impure carbonate (dolostone)-hosted U-deposit, established by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), occurs at Tummalapalle (TMP) and its contiguous areas over a ~ 160-km long belt in the Kadapa, Anantapur and Kurnool districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Since 2012, the TMP U-deposit has been under commercial utilization by the Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. (UCIL) focussing for recovery of U with underground mining and nearby processing plant. Petro-/minera-graphic and geochemical characterisation of the U-ore shows major impurities of phosphate and silicate minerals, besides accessory ore minerals, mainly of U and sulphides. From this ore, it may be possible to generate some of the most sought-after critical minerals (CMs), namely the rare earths (REs), V, Mo, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, and phosphate as value-added by-products from its U-phases, sulphides and collophane. For this, it is proposed to undertake an integrated, comprehensive R&D project on the ore for (i) extraction, processing, and marketing of the above CMs, which will lead to a low-cost and more profitable recovery of its low-grade U, (ii) providing a cheap, natural phosphate for agriculture, (iii) treating dreaded fluorosis by carbonate-powder, and (iv) reducing the mining-/processing-waste and tailings, all of which together address the environment, society, and governance (ESG) in the study area.
Geochemical and Isotopic Investigation of Carbonate Deposits in the Central Kaladgi Basin, North Karnataka
Authors: Boraiaha Chandan Kumar , Jafar Mustafa Ibrahim Mohamed , Chandra S. Vasudha , Shivakumar M. , Reddy K. V. Bhaskara , Kandasamy Selvaraj
Published: June 2024

Characteristic argillaceous-carbonate sediments covering parts of Belgaum, Bijapur and Bagalkot districts in north Karnataka have extensive deposits of high-grade limestone and have been commercially exploited since 1836. Despite their massive occurrence and commercial importance, the carbonate deposits in the Kaladgi basin have yet to receive enough attention. This study attempts to decipher the genetic aspects of the carbonate deposits occurring in the Neerubudihal region within the central part of the Kaladgi basin. The whole-rock carbon and oxygen isotopic compositions and the major and trace elemental compositions of the studied carbonates indicate that the rocks suffered a weak postdiagenetic alteration and retained the characteristics specific to the original diagenetic environment. The paleosalinity and palaeotemperature estimations reveal the carbonate precipitation in a stable marine environment in the study area with high salinity (av. 125) conditions at an average temperature of ~59 °C. The major and trace elemental studies classify the carbonates as dolomitic limestones and point to the dominance of the sedimentary process in their genesis. The carbon and oxygen isotopic studies suggest that the upper parts of the Bagalkot Group in the Kaladgi Basin had relatively lower organic content and diagenetic alteration than in the contemporary Bhima basin.
Assessing the Influence of Multiresolution DEMs on Soil Loss Prediction using the RUSLE Model in Central Morocco
Authors: Aouichaty Nabil , Bouslihim Yassine , Hilali Said , Zouhri Abdeljalil , Koulali Yahya
Published: June 2024

The topography plays a significant role in determining the rate of soil loss. The Digital Elevation Model (DEM) retrieved from earth observation products can be used to calculate the slope length and steepness, which are important factors in the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) used to estimate soil erosion. In the present study, the effect of two DEM resolutions (30m and 90 m) on RUSLE model results was assessed and used to quantify the rate of soil loss in Settat province (Morocco), specifically in certain abandoned quarries. As a result, DEM-30 and DEM-90 soil erosion rates vary from 0 to 282.77 t.ha-1.yr-1 and 0 to 13.79 t.ha-1.yr-1, respectively. At the quarry level, the abandoned quarries showed soil loss rates ranging from 0 to 7.92 t.ha-1.yr-1 for DEM-30. Contrary to this, the soil loss rate for DEM-90 data was zero. To summarize, for more relevant and detailed conclusions, high-resolution data must be used to collect more information and describe the erosion process with as much detail as possible, especially for small areas.
Diagenesis, Provenance, Tectonic Setting and Palaeoclimate of the Eocene Kopili Sandstone, Assam, India: A Petrographic Study
Authors: Moni Mout Joya , Sarmah Ranjan Kumar
Published: June 2024

The Eocene Kopili Sandstone outcropping in the North Cachar Hills (NCHs) of Assam, India, was petrographically studied to unravel its diagenetic features, provenance, tectonic setting and palaeoclimate conditions. The modal analysis of the Kopili Sandstone reveals that the detrital mineralogy is dominated by quartz (48.78 to 83.70 %), with variable amounts of rock fragments (0.37 to 7.35 %), feldspar (0.37 to 8.33 %), micas (0.36 to 7.84 %) and subordinate amount of heavy minerals. The matrix and cement content varies from 9.88 to 21.50 % and 1.12 to 19.41 % respectively. The Kopili Sandstone is classified as quartz arenite to sub lithic arenite. Compaction, cementation, dissolution and replacement are the observed diagenetic processes in the studied sandstones. Diagenetic transformations are manifested in the fractured detrital grains, overgrowth of quartz, corrosion of grain boundaries of quartz, modification of grain boundaries, and silica and iron oxide cement precipitation in the interstices of the framework grains. The provenance is of granite-gneissic rock terrain. The detritus in the depositional basin is derived predominantly from craton interior with minor input from recycled orogen. The study discerns humid palaeoclimate conditions for the Kopili Sandstone.
Analysis of Sediment Characteristics and Depositional Environment of Beach Sediment along the Pulmoddai Mineral Sand Deposit in Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka
Authors: Wickramasooriya Ashvin , Gunawardane Udaya
Published: June 2024

Pulmoddai mineral sand deposit which extends about 800,000m2 is located in the Northeast coastal zone of Sri Lanka. It is the largest and well known heavy mineral sand deposit in Sri Lanka. High-quality Zirconium-bearing minerals like Rutile, Zircon, and Ilmenite are concentrated in this deposit. This study focuses to analyse the spatial distribution of the heavy minerals abundance and sedimentlogical characteristics of the deposit. Five miles (8 km) long stretch along the coast of this deposit was selected as the study area. Ten traverses representing two traverses within each mile are demarcated across the coastline and are running from inshore to backshore. Forty sand samples representing inshore, swash zone, berm, and backshore region were collected. These samples were analysed using a dry sieve and heavy liquid separation methods. According to statistical analysis, sediments in the Pulmoddai mineral sand deposit are mostly fine-grained, moderately to moderately well sorted. Also, these are negatively skewed to nearly symmetrical and mesokurtic in nature. According to the linear discrimination function, these sediments are shallow marine agitated depositions controlled by aeolian, fluvial and marine depositional environments under the high impact of turbidity currents. The average heavy mineral concentration at the inshore, swash zone, berm region, and backshore (dune) region is 5.95%, 10.87%, 12.82%, and 23.5% respectively. The concentration of the heavy minerals increases towards the backshore and also increases towards the southern part of the study area.
Petrography and Geochemistry of the Lower Sylhet Sandstone Member (Therria Sandstone) of Jaintia Group Exposed Along Jowai-Badarpur Road Section, Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya: Implication for Provenance and Palaeoclimate
Authors: Chutia Ananya , Kachari Dimple Moni , Taye Chaitra Dhar
Published: June 2024

The Paleogene sediments of the Shillong Plateau are exposed in the southern part of Meghalaya and are designated as the Jaintia Group. The Lower Sylhet Sandstone Member (LSSM) (Therria Sandstone) is the lowermost member of the Shella Formation of Jaintia Group. To understand the depositional history of the studied sandstones, petrographic and geochemical approaches have been made. Petrographically, these sandstones are classified as quartz arenite and quartz wacke. They were derived from intermediate to upper rank metamorphic and plutonic source which were deposited in a craton interior and quartzose recycled tectonic setting. The paleoweathering indices of CIA, CIW, PIA and ICV indicate that the weathering at the provenance was intense. The tectonic discrimination diagrams suggest passive margin setting for their sedimentation and climatic condition during the deposition was humid in nature. The studied sediments were deposited in non-marine conditions as evidenced by the geochemical proxies and primary sedimentary structures existing in the LSSM.
MUSIC Protocol v2
Authors: Zhao Wenxin , Luo Zhifei , Zhong Sheng
Published: June 2024

Here we introduce the Multi-Nucleic Acid Interaction Mapping in Single Cell (MUSIC) technique for concurrent profiling of multiplex chromatin interactions, gene expression, and RNA-chromatin associations within individual nuclei. MUSIC presents a potent tool for exploring chromatin architecture and transcription at cellular resolution in complex tissues.
DA IDEALIZAÇÃO AO RECHAZO: UMA ANÁLISE A PARTIR DA EXPERIÊNCIA CONSTITUINTE CHILENA DE 2022
Authors: Espinoza Fran , De Andrade Conceição Maria Luiza , Teixeira Lins Bruno
Published: June 2024

O presente estudo analisa a origem do pluralismo jurídico no Chile, bem como seus aspectos formais e jurisdicionais, a partir do movimento chamado novo constitucionalismo latino-americano. De modo geral, os antecedentes que motivaram a eclosão do pluralismo jurídico são comuns aos países latino-americanos inseridos nesse contexto de conflitos sociais. Trata-se de um cenário cujas demandas da população nativa foram suprimidas, em um primeiro momento, pelos colonizadores europeus, e em seguida, pela ditadura. Não obstante, a rejeição da nova proposta da Constituição do Chile em 2022 revela, no tocante ao reconhecimento das jurisdições extraestatais, os desafios enfrentados pelos povos originários. Se pretende responder as seguintes questões: de que maneira o pluralismo jurídico é originado no Chile?; como a jurisdição pluralista se manifesta nesse país em relação ao reconhecimento por parte do Estado? O método utilizado é qualitativo, se trabalha desde uma perspectiva interdisciplinar, transitando pelas áreas das ciências políticas, antropologia e direito. Nas considerações finais aponta-se a legitimidade da causa levantada pelo novo constitucionalismo latino-americano no Chile e se demonstra os entraves práticos que permeiam a sua concretização.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Antibiotic Allergy Testing Among Nurses in Sulaimani, Iraq
Authors: Tofiq Amanj , Qader Delan
Published: June 2024

Background: One of the major causes of iatrogenic mortality and morbidity is drug allergy. Drug allergies continue to be a major problem for medical professionals right now. For the precise diagnosis of both immediate and delayed medication hypersensitivity, intradermal sensitivity testing is crucial.Objectives: to assess the nurse’s knowledge, attitude and, practice on intradermal method of antibiotic sensitivity test in Sulaimani, Iraq.Materials and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and observational design was used to collect information from nurses at Shar Teaching Hospital from various hospital departments. A convenient sampling method was employed for all 90 nurses from January 2022 to August 2022. Data collection was carried out through a structured interview questionnaire aimed at gathering the nurses’ general characteristics, a nurses’ knowledge questionnaire, and an observational checklist to assess the nurses’ practices regarding the Antibiotic Allergy Test.Results: The results indicated a positive attitude and a moderate knowledge of the antibiotic allergy test. A significant correlation existed between attitude scores and age (p=0.03) and degree (p=0.01) but not between demographic characteristics and general knowledge (p>0.05). However, prior research revealed a significant correlation between knowledge and attitude and the training program.Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude of nurses about intradermal testing were moderate. To help nurses better comprehend and fill in the gaps in the practice of antibiotic allergy testing, extensive training and education are therefore required.
THE EVOLUTION OF IRAN-IRAQ RELATIONS IN THE SADDAM AND POST-SADDAM ERA
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kiianytsia V.
Published: June 2024

The evolution of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq from the end of the Iran-Iraq War (1988) to the Iraqi political crisis (2021-2022) is considered. The key stages of Iraq's political transformation and the impact of such changes on the state of Iran-Iraq relations are examined. The position of the Republic of Iraq in the Iran's regional policy is determined. The character of Iran-Iraq relations at the current stage is established, the challenges and prospects for its further development are formulated.
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS IN THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC RESILIENCE SYSTEM
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Shepel O.
Published: June 2024

In the last three decades international production and promotion of investment in export-oriented manufacturing industries served as a pillar of development and industrialization strategies of most countries. Investments aimed at the use of factors of production, resources and cheap labor retain their importance until now, but the opportunities for attracting such investments are narrowing. It requires rebalancing towards growth based on domestic and regional demand and services. Concepts of resilience continue to be associated with crisis or disaster risk mitigation and response. In other words, resilience is how communities respond to stresses and disasters, but it goes beyond simple disaster risk management. Traditionally, these are natural or man-made disasters, but in the globalized dimension, they must include many more factors. Given the events of the 21st century, stresses should include economic shocks such as the global financial crisis and the rise in food prices that occurred in 2007-2008, and the COVID-2019 pandemic, which shook the whole world, is no exception. These events tested the resilience of both developed and developing countries. However, in addition to the increasing capacity of countries to withstand natural disasters and conflicts, developing countries are increasingly able to withstand economic and financial shocks. Building resilient systems is particularly important in conflict-affected and fragile states. In order to ensure sustainability in these countries, the following factors are decisive: speed of occurrence of destabilizing problems; the political will of the government to mitigate the economic consequences of the existing problems; the interest of the community in the development of new social systems without problems. In these cases, grassroots nation-building is needed to create or strengthen resilience. Even in conflict situations, resilience is built through the programs of donors and local authorities. Sustainability is an important aspect of achieving long-term, broad based economic growth in developing countries. Without strengthening individual components of ensuring sustainability, the investments of donors and local authorities risk being short-term and not achieving the main goal – eliminating the main causes and consequences of stress, conflicts and upheavals. To achieve success, it is necessary to strengthen sustainability across the spectrum of programs and projects. The success of various programs and projects lies in understanding the dynamics in various societies, on the basis of which sustainability strategies are created.
THE RUSSIAN MODEL OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN SYRIA
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Skorokhod Yu.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the Russian model of conflict management in Syria. The basic elements of this model were identified as well as its relationship to the norms established in the peacekeeping activities of the international community after the end of the "Cold War". In particular the attention was paid the norms established within UN peacekeeping operations. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the Kremlin's negotiation practice in the process of settling the Syrian conflict.
Germinação e Crescimento Inicial de Mudas de Maracujazeiro Azedo em Substrato Colonizado por Fungos Comestíveis
Authors: Jesus Michele Santos de , Correia David Patrick Almeida , Pereira Leonel Bismarck Belo , Marino Regina Helena
Published: June 2024

No cultivo de mudas, o substrato de cultivo pode influenciar no desenvolvimento e na sobrevivência das plantas. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar a germinação e o crescimento inicial das mudas do maracujazeiro azedo em substrato colonizado pelos cogumelos Lentinula edodes (LED AJU1, LED CHI, LED 96/18), Pleurotus ostreatoroseus (POS SP1) e P. ostreatus (POS W). A germinação das sementes foi avaliada no delineamento inteiramente casualizado com oito tratamentos (T1–papel de filtro; T2– pó de coco (PC); T3– PC+30% de farelo de trigo (FT); e PC+30%FT colonizado por: T4-LED AJU1, T5-LED CHI, T6-LED 96/18, T7-POS SP1 e T8-POS W). O crescimento das mudas foi avaliado no delineamento inteiramente casualizado com sete tratamentos (T1–solo:PC; T2–solo:PC+30%FT; e em solo:PC+30%FT colonizado por: T3–LED AJU1, T4–LED CHI, T5–LED 96/18, T6-POS SP1 e T7–POS W). O substrato colonizado não inibe a germinação, mas interfere no desenvolvimento das plântulas do maracujazeiro azedo. A mistura de solo:PC+30%FT colonizado por LED AJU1 e LED 96/18 favorece o crescimento da muda; enquanto POS SP1 e POS W favorecem o aumento do teor de nitrogênio e de fósforo na biomassa do maracujazeiro azedo.
Palavras-chave: Nutrição de Plantas. Substrato Orgânicos. Agroecologia.
Abstract
In the seedlings cultivation, the cultivation substrate can influence the plants’ development and survival. The objectives of this work were to evaluate the germination and initial growth of sour passion fruit seedlings in substrate colonized by the mushrooms Lentinula edodes (LED AJU1, LED CHI, LED 96/18), Pleurotus ostreatoroseus (POS SP1) and P. ostreatus (POS W). Seed germination was evaluated in a completely randomized experimental design with eight treatments (T1–filter paper; T2–coconut powder (CP); T3–PC+30% wheat bran (WB); and PC+30%WB colonized by: T4-LED AJU1, T5-LED CHI, T6-LED 96/18, T7-POS SP1 and T8-POS W). Seedling growth was evaluated in a completely randomized design with seven treatments (T1–soil:PC; T2–soil:PC+30%WB; and in soil:PC+30%WB colonized by: T3–LED AJU1, T4–LED CHI, T5–LED 96/18, T6-POS SP1 and T7–POSW). The colonized substrate does not inhibit germination, but interferes with the development of sour passion fruit seedlings. The mixture of soil:PC+30%WB colonized by LED AJU1 and LED 96/18 favors seedling growth; while POS SP1 and POS W favor the increase of disease and phosphorus content in the passion fruit biomass.
Keywords: Plant Nutrition. Organic Substrate. Agroecology.
Mortalidade Neonatal e Distocia em Cadela: Breve Revisão
Authors: Talys Sampaio Amanda , Robledo de Oliveira Cazunatti Augusto , Zundt Marilice , Castilho Caliê
Published: June 2024

A duração média da gestação canina é de 63 dias, podendo variar de 56 a 72 dias de acordo com a raça e o tamanho da ninhada. A taxa de mortalidade neonatal é elevada, podendo ter causas diversas que incluem: hipóxia associada à distocia, doenças genéticas, más condições de higiene no canil, doenças infecciosas, tríade neonatal, entre outras. O objetivo desta revisão é conhecer as causas de mortalidade neonatal em cadelas com enfoque nas distocias, reconhecer e intervir no parto distócico e os cuidados iniciais com o neonato visando diminuição na perda de filhotes. A revisão da literatura foi realizada no período de dezembro de 2022 a dezembro de 2023, nas plataformas de busca Google Acadêmico e Pubmed. Quando o parto não ocorre da maneira programada e a fêmea não consegue expulsar os fetos, sendo um ou mais, é denominado distocia, tendo sua origem materna, fetal ou mista. O Médico Veterinário tem um papel importante na redução de causas evitáveis de distocia, através da orientação dos tutores acerca de um acasalamento apropriado e cuidados durante a gestação.
Palavras-chave: Prenhez. Canicultura. Parto. Filhote de Cachorro.
Abstract
The average duration of pregnancy in dogs is 63 days, which can vary between 56 and 72 days depending on breed and litter size. The mortality rate in newborns is high and can have various causes: Hypoxia associated with dystocia, genetic diseases, poor hygiene conditions in the kennel, infectious diseases, neonatal triad and others. The aim of this review is to understand the causes of dystocia, outline the necessary care during gestation in predisposed bitches and neonatal care leading to a reduction in neonatal mortality, and review the need for interventions during gestation. The literature search was conducted from December 2022 to December 2023 using the Google Scholar and Pubmed search platforms. When the birth does not proceed as planned and the bitch is unable to expel one or more fetuses, it is called dystocia, and the cause may be maternal, fetal or mixed. Veterinarians play an important role in reducing the preventable causes of dystocia by advising owners on appropriate mating and care during pregnancy.
Keywords: Pregnancy. Canine care. Parturition. Puppy.
Advancements in Sustainable Rubber Production: Bio-Based Alternatives and Recycling Technologies
Authors: Tejani Jayadip GhanshyamBhai
Published: June 2024

To comprehend their effects on the economy and environment and identify policy implications, the study looks at the developments in sustainable rubber manufacturing, particularly on bio-based alternatives and recycling technology. The study looks at sustainable rubber solutions' economic viability, market potential, and environmental advantages through an extensive literature assessment and trend analysis. Significant discoveries highlight the promise of recycling technology and bio-based substitutes in lowering greenhouse gas emissions, preserving natural resources, and advancing a circular economy. On the other hand, significant obstacles to widespread implementation include regulatory backing, commercial acceptance, and technological difficulties. Policy ramifications highlight how crucial it is to have supportive laws, educate consumers, and work together to overcome these obstacles and promote structural transformation in the rubber sector. The study underscores the pressing necessity of innovation, cooperation, and regulatory intervention to fully actualize sustainable rubber production and establish a more resilient and environmentally conscious industry.
Strengthening ADR System in Indonesia: Learning from ADR Practices in Hungary
Authors: Saputra Beny
Published: June 2024

Integrating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) into legal systems is essential for improving access to justice, decreasing litigation expenses, and promoting enforced outcomes. This article examines the ADR practices in Hungary, a country that has successfully integrated ADR into its legal system, to gain significant insights for Indonesia, as both countries share the same sociocultural practices for communal dispute resolution. This normative legal research examines Hungary's extensive legal framework, the roles of institutional support structures, and the enforcement of ADR awards. The study employs comparative analysis that systematically evaluates pertinent legal documents, institutional reports, and scholarly literature from Hungary and Indonesia. The study found fundamental factors that contribute to the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Hungary including the existence of a clearly established legislative framework, sufficient institutional infrastructure, and effective regulation to enforce ADR decisions. Indonesia can adopt these techniques to improve its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system, resulting in more streamlined, cost-efficient, and fair processes for resolving disputes and to establish a more unified and efficient ADR system.
Habilidades Sociais: a dança como possível facilitadora
Authors: Cedro Káthia Vieira
Published: June 2024

Resumo: este artigo teve como finalidade verificar os comportamentos de dois participantes de uma oficina de dança de salão oferecida pela Coordenação de Arte e Cultura (CAC) da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás, referentes às habilidades e inabilidades sociais demonstradas neste contexto. Para tal, foi utilizado o Registro Contínuo ou Cursivo e os resultados mostram que os participantes apresentaram comportamentos que sugerem inabilidades sociais, porém se permanecerem por mais tempo nas aulas de dança, terão a oportunidade de aumentar seus repertórios de habilidades sociais.
Palavras-chave: Habilidades Sociais. Dança. Observação Direta.
Impactos Sociais e Negociações no Contexto de Grandes Barragens: reflexões sobre conceitos, direitos e (des)compromissos
Authors: Magalhães Sonia Barbosa , Sanz Flávia Sousa Garcia
Published: June 2024

Resumo:o trabalho analisa a relação entre o conceito de impacto social, as propostas de negociação apresentadas pelas empresas e os direitos das populações compulsoriamente deslocadas, enfocando o caso da vila Santo Antônio, a primeira comunidade tradicional expropriada em decorrência da construção do complexo hidrelétrico de Belo Monte, em Altamira, Amazônia Brasileira.
Palavras-chave: Compulsory displacement. Forced migration. Large dams. Rights. Environmental impacts. Brazilian Amazon .
Agricultura Familiar Amazônica: sistema de produção - Ilha Compompema - Abaetetuba - Pará
Authors: Da Silva Leandra Rose Palheta , Da Silva Jessica Rodrigues , Da Silva Felix Lellis , De Souza Marzane Pinto
Published: June 2024

Resumo: a pesquisa foi realizada na comunidade São João Batista na Ilha do rio Campompema - Abaetetuba. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar os principais mecanismos da relação de trabalho e da dinâmica do sistema de produção, observando suas potencialidades e valores de mercado e produção, mostrando a dinâmica de produção do sistema e suas potencialidades, e valores dentro das comunidades tradicionais.
Palavras-chave: Agricultura. Comunidade. Dinâmica e produção.
Editorial
Authors: Reimer Ivoni Richter
Published: June 2024

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