bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of protein content in alfalfa using visible/ near-infrared spectroscopy technology
Authors: Li Jie , Wu Guifang , Guo Fang , Han Lei , Xiao Haowen , Cao Yang , Yang Huihe , Yan Shubin
Published: April 2024

In this study, a quantitative model was developed using near-infrared spectroscopy to analyze protein content in dried purple alfalfa, employing preprocessing methods (SG, SNV, MSC, FD) and variable selection algorithms (CARS, IRIV) to optimize spectra. Models using ELM, PLSR, SVM, and LSTM were tested; the MSC-CARS-PLSR-SVM model achieved the highest accuracy, with a calibration determination coefficient (R²) of 0.9982 and root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.1088, and a prediction R² of 0.9645 with RMSE of 0.5230, offering a precise and reliable method for protein content prediction.
Marilena Koppa. The Evolution of the Common Security and Defence Policy: Critical Junctures and the Quest for EU Strategic Autonomy
Authors: Pilitauskas Ovidijus
Published: April 2024

Marilena Koppa. The Evolution of the Common Security and Defence Policy: Critical Junctures and the Quest for EU Strategic Autonomy. St Antony’s Series. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022 // https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99158-6.
Skin involvement of juvenile scleroderma
Authors: Gacem Ourida , Hadef Djohra , Samir Ladj Mohamed
Published: April 2024

Pediatric scleroderma is a rare chronic inflammatory disease in children. It includes two major clinical entities, systemic sclerosis (SSc) and localized scleroderma (LS). The two forms have a common mechanism but their clinical manifestations differ. Skin involvement occupies an important place in diagnostic classifications due to the richness of dermatological clinical manifestations and their suggestive aspect of the disease. If the vital prognosis is often not compromised, the functional prognosis is strongly affected, sometimes with deleterious aesthetic problems. Very few pediatric publications have been produced. In this article, we report the different skin manifestations inherent to this disease, and their management in children.
Political will: necessary but not sufficient for control of an outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea in the Sudan, 2016-2018
Authors: Mahdi El Bushra Hassan El , Yeneabat Ayana , W Habtewold Betigel , H Bilail Osman
Published: April 2024

Background: During the period between August 2016 and April 2018, an outbreak of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) spread all over the Sudan. The aim of this paper is to assess the role of political will of the government in institution of control measures. Methods: A total of 269 high-level decision-makers in the country were interviewed using detailed, adapted standardized tools with open-ended questions. Interviewees including selected Federal and five state Ministers of Health, parliamentarians, Country Representatives for selected UN agencies, senior officials in the government, media were conducted. Furthermore, many Focus Group Discussion (FGD) among others with healthcare workers, community groups, and partner organizations were held. Issues discussed during the interviews and focus group discussions included in-depth review of thematic and cross-cutting intervention areas; e.g., surveillance, case management, environmental health, health promotion, resource mobilization including funding, supplies and logistics; coordination and leadership in outbreak response. Results: High-level officials made containment of the outbreak a top priority, paid field visits to the affected areas, mobilized resources, closely provided sound stewardship for inter-sectoral activities and nurtured a collaborative environment for different stakeholders. The Humanitarian Aid Commission facilitated the activities of registered national and international NGOs and their international staff movement in the country, permitted easy and unlimited access to 92% of the country to ensure the safety of the international staff. Indicators reflected high political will of the government to respond to the AWD to its best ability. Yet, the outbreak continued for almost two years. Donors and UN agencies demonstrated flexibility to support response activities as they reprogrammed some ongoing activities to secure funds. Discussion: Inadequate transparency, primarily related to difficulties in sharing results of laboratory investigations during the AWD outbreak constrained and limited the potential benefits from partners. The Government needs to foster stronger coordination between water and health sectors; and explore information sharing portals e.g. website and Epi-bulletin; with partners. Partners and the government should jointly clarify their mandates and map their roles during outbreaks so as to avoid duplication, competition, and delays in response. Conclusion: Political will is a high level enabler which is necessary but not sufficient for control the AWD outbreak. "Health in All Policies" initiative offers a platform to address observed gaps both in financing of outbreak response and addressing underlying root causes for AWD outbreak.
Applied biomechanics within the Kinesiology discipline in higher education
Authors: Potop Vladimir , Mihailescu Liviu E. , Mahaila Ion , Zawadka-Kunikowska Monika , Jagiello Wladyslaw , Chernozub Andrii , Baican Mihai – Sebastian , Timnea Olivia Carmen , Ene-Voiculescu Carmen , Ascinte Alexandru
Published: April 2024

Background and Study Aim. Biomechanics is a fundamental component of Kinesiology, offering critical insights into the mechanics of human movement. As the demand for comprehensive educational programs in Kinesiology grows, understanding the role and effectiveness of biomechanics within these programs becomes increasingly important. The aim of the study is to investigate and highlight the role and importance of biomechanics in the context of higher education, with an emphasis on the discipline of Kinesiology. Material and Methods. This study involved 71 students from the Department of Physical Education and Sport at Pitești University Center. It included 43 students specializing in Physical Education and Sport (PES) and 28 in Sports and Motor Performance (SMP). The research utilized the university's e-learning platform to monitor teaching and evaluation activities within the Kinesiology discipline. The evaluation of fundamental Kinesiology knowledge was assessed through various indicators. Google Forms-Questionnaire sought to gauge student opinions on the thematic content of Biomechanics as applied to Kinesiology and to evaluate the teaching staff. The nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis Test was employed to analyze differences in means across the groups. Results. The study revealed a diverse interest in sports across the Physical Education and Sport (PES) and Sports and Motor Performance (SMP) programs. Soccer, basketball, and handball were the most popular among students. Comparative analysis of academic performance showed no significant differences between the groups in various assessments (p>0.05). The overall student feedback on the "Fundamentals of Biomechanics of Physical Activities and Sports" course was predominantly positive. Over 50% of the students rated it as very good. Areas for improvement in teaching methods were also identified to enhance the academic experience. Conclusions. This study highlights the effective integration of biomechanics within the Kinesiology discipline at the higher education level. Findings suggest that well-structured educational programs can enhance students' understanding and application of biomechanics. This contributes positively to their academic and professional development in sports sciences.  Continuous curriculum assessment and refinement are crucial for maintaining the relevance and effectiveness of such programs.
Comparing Bone Graft Success, Implant Survival Rate, and Marginal Bone Loss: A Retrospective Study on Materials and Influential Factors
Authors: Win Kaung Zaw , Pimkhaokham Atiphan , Kaboosaya Boosana
Published: April 2024

Bone grafting serves to restore the alveolar bone defect, providing adequate alveolar bone essential for long-term implant survival. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the success rate of guided bone regeneration (GBR) bone grafting and investigate the survival rate of implants and the degree of marginal bone loss (MBL) around implants. Furthermore, the influence of confounding factors such as patient conditions, bone graft properties, and implant characteristics was assessed. This study was carried out on treatment outcomes of patients with implants between January 2007 and December 2016, using various graft materials, including autograft, allograft, and xenograft. In a mean follow-up of 70 months (range: 3–10 years), the overall success rate of bone graft (n = 80) was 100%, and the overall survival rate of implant (n = 107) was 97.2% (autograft: 100%, allograft: 100%, and xenograft: 92.9%; P = .03). Mean MBL up to 3 years after implant installation were similar among graft materials, with 0.84 ± 0.48 mm in autograft, 0.73 ± 0.42 mm in allograft, and 1.01 ± 0.59 mm in xenograft (P = .14). Posterior mandibular location had a significant influence on implant survival (P = .003). A significant association of MBL with several factors, including age >60 years (P = .03), both diabetes and hypertension (P = .02), without receiving adjunctive membrane (P = .04), loading within 3–6 months (P < .001), and screw-retained crown (P = .008), was confirmed. Our data substantiated that implant rehabilitation with GBR using autograft and allograft provides the most predictable results. The factors above should be carefully considered with xenograft to enhance long-term clinical outcomes.
Cascading Crises: Climate Change and K-12 Education
Authors:   College of St. Scholastica, Ridenour Matt
Published: April 2024

In this special issue of the Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, Richard Sawyer and I (the co-editors) examine a few of these consequences of climate change on the field of education. Specifically, we focus on teacher educators’ discussion of their work with their preservice students to understand and make a positive impact on climate justice education. All of the articles in this special issue take a realistic yet guardedly hopeful stance to the possibilities for climate justice.
SÍNDROME METABÓLICA: VIVÊNCIAS EM RELAÇÃO AO CUIDADO COM A SAÚDE
Authors: Lopes Lucas Silveira Navarro , Marin Maria José Sanches , Gimenez Fabiana Veronez Martelato , Pio Danielle Abdel Massih , Nardo Luciana Rocha de Oliveira
Published: April 2024

RESUMO Objetivo: interpretar as vivências de pessoas com síndrome metabólica no que se refere ao cuidado com a saúde. Método: pesquisa qualitativa utilizando como método a Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados e como referencial para análise o Interacionismo Simbólico. Foi realizada em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do município de Marília/SP, Brasil, com 24 entrevistas em três grupos amostrais (pacientes, familiares e profissionais da saúde), no período de nove de fevereiro de 2022 a 16 de janeiro de 2023. Resultados: identificaram-se 734 códigos que foram agrupados, chegando-se às categorias e subcategorias, tendo como fenômeno central “(Des) Cuidando da saúde”, que se caracteriza como processo dualista que perpassa tanto pelo descuidando quanto pelo cuidando. Os aspectos referentes ao descuidando da saúde incluem as categorias: “Considerando não ter problemas de saúde”; “Tendo dificuldades de compreensão e resistência para seguir os cuidados”; e “Faltando adesão ao tratamento”. No aspecto cuidando da saúde, encontram-se as categorias: “Compreendendo que possuem síndrome metabólica”; “Recebendo orientações”; e “Contando com apoio”. Conclusão: a vivência das pessoas com síndrome metabólica perpassa pelas esferas biológica, psicológica, social e espiritual, pois eles lidam com seus problemas de saúde de acordo com a interação social mantida consigo próprio e com as demais pessoas. Portanto, a comunicação significativa e o vínculo com a equipe de saúde são as principais ferramentas de adesão ao tratamento.
Vulnerabilidade educacional e as infâncias: enlaces com a rua em aproximação com a escola
Authors: Cavalari Neto Ranulfo , Berger Sonia Maria Dantas
Published: April 2024

RESUMO O artigo tem como objetivo discutir a questão da vulnerabilidade, ampliando seus horizontes e tocando na vulnerabilidade educacional com foco nas infâncias na rua. É importante entender que vulnerabilidade educacional é um fator a ser considerado nesse cenário de proteção e de garantias de direitos, onde os pensamentos e as práticas ainda permanecem colonizadoras. Para esta discussão, é necessário se aproximar das dinâmicas da criança e do adolescente em situação de rua no contexto urbano, sob a perspectiva da politização da infância. As problematizações deste artigo, advindas da extensão universitária e da pesquisa-ação no contexto das praças públicas de Niterói, em articulação com a práxis dos e das trabalhadoras sociais, vêm para contribuir com outras práticas de pesquisa que destapem os ouvidos para escutar as vozes que emergem das ruas, buscando entender o espaço como instrumental de infâncias reais dentro de ocupações urbanas, casarões abandonados, abrigadas em barracas e que brincam e produzem vida nas ruas das cidades em que ocupam. As relações entre a formação docente, a escola e a rua precisam, urgentemente, de outros olhares e práticas, constituindo, assim, a infância como sujeitos políticos. Alertamos que todas as transformações ocorrem por meio e através do corpo. Olhar atentamente para esses corpos que vivem nas ruas pode dar pistas sobre formas de acolhimento e práticas pedagógicas que reduzam as vulnerabilidades, dentre elas, a educacional.
REGISTRO CROMÁTICO DE FIBRAS TEXTILES NATURALES TEÑIDAS CON CHUQUIRAGUA Y TILO
Authors: Ortiz Roberto Paolo Arévalo , Mamarandi Alfredo Mauricio Astudillo , Campaña Cristina Beatriz Cevallos
Published: April 2024

La investigación revaloriza la sostenibilidad de la práctica de teñido textil con especies vegetales, implementada por productores artesanales de lana de oveja de la comunidad de Apagua, provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador. El objetivo principal fue elaborar un registro cromático de fibras textiles naturales teñidas con el extracto de las flores, hojas y tallos de chuquiragua y el extracto de tallos y hojas de tilo; las muestras vegetales fueron recolectadas en la comunidad mencionada. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, un estudio experimental comparativo que buscó obtener razones válidas, las variables de estudio independientes fueron: la especie vegetal tintórea (tilo y chuquiragua), y las variables dependientes: el tipo de fibra natural (lana y algodón) y el pos-mordiente aplicado (alumbre, bicarbonato de sodio, limón, sal y vinagre). Como resultado, se obtuvo un registro de 40 valores tonales y se determinó el potencial uso para tinturado textil de las especies chuquiragua (Chuquirahua jussieui) y tilo (Sambucus peruviana).
Advances in Vaccines, Checkpoint Blockade, and Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Based Cancer Immunotherapeutics
Authors: Agarwal Disha , Sharma Gaurav , Khadwal Alka , Toor Devinder , Malhotra Pankaj
Published: April 2024

Increase in cancer cases and research driven by understanding its causes, facilitated development of novel targeted immunotherapeutic strategies to overcome nonspecific cytotoxicity associated with conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These target specific immunotherapeutic regimens have been evaluated for their efficacy, including: (1) vaccines harnessing tumor specific/associated antigens, (2) checkpoint blockade therapy using monoclonal antibodies against PD1, CTLA-4 and others, and (3) adoptive cell transfer approaches viz. chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-cell-based therapies. Here, we review recent advancements on these target specific translational immunotherapeutic strategies against cancer/s and concerned limitations.
Circulating Proteins and IgA Nephropathy
Authors: Tang Chen , Chen Pei , Xu Lin-Lin , Lv Ji-Cheng , Shi Su-Fang , Zhou Xu-Jie , Liu Li-Jun , Zhang Hong
Published: April 2024

Key Points

A multiancestry proteome-wide Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted for IgA nephropathy.

The findings from the study would help prioritize new drug targets and drug-repurposing opportunities.

Background

The therapeutic options for IgA nephropathy are rapidly evolving, but early diagnosis and targeted treatment remain challenging. We aimed to identify circulating plasma proteins associated with IgA nephropathy by proteome-wide Mendelian randomization studies across multiple ancestry populations.

Methods

In this study, we applied Mendelian randomization and colocalization analyses to estimate the putative causal effects of 2615 proteins on IgA nephropathy in Europeans and 235 proteins in East Asians. Following two-stage network Mendelian randomization, multitrait colocalization analysis and protein-altering variant annotation were performed to strengthen the reliability of the results. A protein–protein interaction network was constructed to investigate the interactions between the identified proteins and the targets of existing medications.

Results

Putative causal effects of 184 and 13 protein–disease pairs in European and East Asian ancestries were identified, respectively. Two protein–disease pairs showed shared causal effects across them (CFHR1 and FCRL2). Supported by the evidence from colocalization analysis, potential therapeutic targets were prioritized and four drug-repurposing opportunities were suggested. The protein–protein interaction network further provided strong evidence for existing medications and pathways that are known to be therapeutically important.

Conclusions

Our study identified a number of circulating proteins associated with IgA nephropathy and prioritized several potential drug targets that require further investigation.
Gehörschutz für Personen im Arbeitslärm – Eine Auswahlhilfe für Betriebsärztinnen und Betriebsärzte
Authors:   Lärm- und Gehörschutz Consult, Nürnberg, Sickert Peter
Published: April 2024

Gehörschutz ist auch heute noch bei vielen Arbeitstätigkeiten die einzige Möglichkeit, das Gehör vor lärmbedingter Schwerhörigkeit zu schützen. Die arbeitsmedizinische Vorsorge (AmV) ist in das System zur Prävention am Arbeitsplatz eingebunden. Die ärztliche Beratung zur Lärmgefährdung und zum Gehörschutz ist dabei von erheblicher Bedeutung. Der folgende Beitrag beleuchtet verschiedene Aspekte zu diesem Thema.
Neuer Standard für die arbeitsmedizinische Lärmvorsorge
Authors:   AK 1.6 im Ausschuss Arbeitsmedizin-GUV, Berufsgenossenschaft Holz und Metall, Mainz, Hammelbacher Peter
Published: April 2024

Die neue Empfehlung „Lärm“ der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (DGUV) ist Teil der im August 2022 erschienenen „DGUV Empfehlungen für arbeitsmedizinische Beratungen und Untersuchungen“. Sie hat den DGUV Grundsatz G 20 als neuen Standard für die arbeitsmedizinische Vorsorge abgelöst und dient dazu, Betriebsärztinnen und Betriebsärzte bei der Gestaltung der Vorsorge zu unterstützen.
Lärmschwerhörigkeit (BK 2301) – Diagnose und Differenzialdiagnose
Authors:   Institut für Begutachtung, Köln, Brusis Tilman
Published: April 2024

Die berufliche Lärmschwerhörigkeit zählt zu den häufigsten Berufskrankheiten. Sie entwickelt sich schleichend und wird von den Betroffenen oft erst spät bemerkt, vor allem im privaten Umfeld. In diesem Beitrag wird beschrieben, wie die Wahrscheinlichkeitsdiagnose einer Lärmschwerhörigkeit gestellt wird und wie sie von anderen Formen chronischer Schwerhörigkeit abgegrenzt werden kann.
Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit (Folge 1): Nachhaltiger Arbeitsschutz beginnt im Kopf
Authors:   Bereichsleiter Portfolio- und Innovationsmanagement, ias Aktiengesellschaft, Berlin, Senft Ronny
Published: April 2024

Unternehmen stehen zunehmend in der Pflicht, ihre nachhaltige Arbeitsweise unter Beweis zu stellen. Mit der Einführung der neuen EU-Richtlinie zur Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung sehen sich zukünftig nicht nur Großkonzerne, sondern auch kleinere und mittelständische Unternehmen vor Herausforderungen gestellt. Die gute Nachricht dabei ist: Ein bewusstes Engagement für Sicherheit und Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz zahlt direkt auf die Nachhaltigkeitsbilanz eines Unternehmens ein. In einer Zeit, in der Nachhaltigkeit zu einem entscheidenden gesellschaftlichen Anliegen avanciert, erwarten insbesondere junge Menschen von Unternehmen ein verstärktes Engagement in diesem Bereich. Dieses Kriterium spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Auswahl des Arbeitgebers und wird somit zu einem wichtigen Wettbewerbsfaktor im Kampf um qualifizierte Fachkräfte.
A pragmatical physics-based model for predicting ladle lifetime
Authors: Johansen S.T. , Levfall B.T. , Duran T. Rodriguez
Published: April 2024

In this paper we develop a physics-based model for lining erosion in steel ladles. The model predicts the temperature evolution in the liquid slag, steel, refractory bricks, and outer steel shell of the ladle. The flow of slag and steel is due to forced convection induced by inert gas injection, vacuum treatment (extreme bubble expansion), natural convection, and waves caused by the gas stirring. The lining erosion takes place by dissolution of refractory elements into the steel or slag. The mass and heat transfer coefficients inside the ladle during gas stirring are modelled based on wall functions which take the distribution of wall shear velocities as a critical input. The wall shear velocities are obtained from computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for a sample of scenarios, spanning out the operational space, and a model is developed using curve fitting. The model is capable of reproducing both thermal and erosion evolution well. Deviations between model predictions and industrial data are discussed. The model is fast and has been tested successfully in a 'semi-online' application. The model source code is available to the public at [https://github.com/SINTEF/refractorywear].
Pragmatism in industrial modelling: An application to ladle lifetime in the steel industry
Authors: Johansen S.T. , Levfall B.T. , Duran T. Rodriguez , Zoric J.
Published: April 2024

A methodology for building pragmatic physics-based models is here adapted to predict the erosion of ladle linings in the steel industry, in order to support operators when deciding whether the lining can be used safely for another heat. A defective lining may allow 140 t of molten steel to spill, with disastrous consequences for workers and plant. The adopted work flow for the development, challenges faced, and some model results are presented. One key learning outcome is that model development should allow time for maturing the process understanding, as well as for many iterations by 'questions-responses and actions' at various stages in the model development. Good interaction between the development team and industry case owner is an important success factor. Combining or extending the model with the use of machine learning and cognition-related methods, such as knowledge graphs and self-adaptive algorithms, is discussed.
Incompressible versus compressible fluid flow models: A case study on furnace tap-hole lancing
Authors: Erwee M.W. , Reynolds Q.G. , Zietsman J.H.
Published: April 2024

Pyrometallurgical furnaces, essential for metal extraction, operate at temperatures exceeding 1600°C and represent complex multiphase systems that challenge direct industrial research. Multiphysics models play a key role in shedding light on their intricate behaviours, supporting the refinement of design and operational strategies. Integral to the operation are the tap-holes, which facilitate the removal of molten products and are routinely opened by lancing, a process comparable to the use of a cutting torch, where high temperatures result from oxygen reacting with an iron lance. When the lance pierces the clay, oxygen gas enters the furnace, which could influence the behaviour of the molten material inside. In this work, a multiphase fluid flow model was used to investigate bulk flow dynamics, with a focus on the effects of the lancing process on the inside of the furnace, immediately behind the tap-hole. Incompressible and compressible multiphase fluid solvers were used and compared with respect their performance - the intention was to assess whether using a compressible solver would yield a different solution to the incompressible one. It was concluded that there are negligible disparities in bulk fluid flow behaviour between the solvers for the case studies examined, indicating that solver selection might be less consequential for certain aspects of oxygen lancing.
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from fresh produce in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Authors: F Tshabuse  , NK Cele  , AR Opoku  , A Basson  , MS Mthembu  , MF Swalaha
Published: April 2024

Fresh, ready-to-eat produce is frequently irrigated with untreated water, making it a leading cause of food-borne illness outbreaks worldwide. This study investigated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh produce that was grown using river water. Standard biochemical tests were used for the identification of L. monocytogenes isolated from river water used for irrigation, and from fresh produce including lettuce, spinach, and pumpkin. The inlA gene of L. monocytogenes was molecularly identified using PCR amplification. The susceptibility of L. monocytogenes isolates to antimicrobial agents was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The presence of the amplified inlA gene (800 bp) indicated that all of the fresh produce and river water samples were contaminated with virulent L. monocytogenes. Lettuce and spinach exhibited higher quantities of L. monocytogenes, with lettuce recording 87 CFU/g and spinach recording 71 CFU/g. The L. monocytogenes isolates from spinach and lettuce sources showed significant resistance to colistin (56.2% and 53.3%, respectively) as well as ampicillin (68.8% and 53.3%, respectively). Moreover, lettuce (40%) and spinach (31%) exhibited a common resistance pattern of AMP-CHL-CT-KAN-PIP-ERY-TET, with a maximum MAR index value of 0.54. Our research demonstrates the transmission of multidrug-resistant L. monocytogenes from irrigation river water to fresh produce. Hence, the ingestion of ready-to-eat fresh produce carries the potential for human listeriosis, particularly among individuals with compromised immune systems.
Lovinački kraj na razmeđu epoha u XVI. stoljeću: nahija Cvituša prema osmanskom popisu iz 1585.
Authors: Šarić Marko
Published: April 2024

Koristeći se pristupom regionalne i lokalne povijesti u studiji se na primjeru Lovinačkog kraja u Lici analiziraju dramatične političko-društvene i kulturno-demografske preobrazbe izazvane osmanskom ekspanzijom u XVI. stoljeću. Ovaj kraj u svemu je dijelio sudbinu ostalih područja Like i Krbave koji su se našli na razmeđu suprotstavljenih imperija, stekavši tako karakter udaljene osmanske periferije i iskustvo „režima krajina“ koje će potrajati do duboko u XIX. stoljeće. Rad se primarno temelji na osmanskim izvorima, naročito poreznim katastarskim popisima za područje koje se od 1574. našlo u sastavu nahije Cvituša. Propituju se brojne dimenzije diskontinuiteta prouzročenih disolucijom krbavskog kneštva („zemlje Ivana Karlovića“) krajem XV. i početkom XVI. stoljeća te formiranjem vojno-upravnih struktura osmanskog „serhata“ u XVI. stoljeću. Analizira se kako su se navedeni dinamični procesi odrazili na lokalnom lovinačkom primjeru, posebice u kontekstu promjena naseljenosti, stanovništva i prostorne organizacije. Sagledavaju se osmanski planovi izgradnje fortifikacijskog sustava, kolonizacijske i fiskalne politike. Također se daje uvid u novonastali konfesionalni raspored i stanje vjerskih objekata.
Država i Pravoslavna crkva – financiranje izgradnje, obnove i opremanja pravoslavnih crkava u Hrvatskoj u 19. stoljeću
Authors: Damjanović Dragan
Published: April 2024

Cilj je ovoga teksta pokazati kako je na području Hrvatske na financiranje izgradnje, obnove i opremanje pravoslavnih sakralnih građevina u takozvanom dugom 19. stoljeću, odnosno u razdoblju od okvirno 1780. do 1918. utjecao zakonski okvir. S jedne strane nastojat će se prikazati problematika patronatskih odnosa i financiranja pravoslavnih crkava, a s druge ukazati na okolnost da su od kraja 19. stoljeća, nakon što su se povećali iznosi potpora iz javnih fondova i razradili sistemi prema kojima su se potpore dodjeljivale, vlasti Trojedne Kraljevine Hrvatske, Slavonije i Dalmacije počele vrlo neposredno utjecati na izgled, stilsko rješenje, izbor arhitekta, slikara i drugih umjetnika te obrtnika koji su radili na pravoslavnim crkvama.
Increase in proline by the application of the biostimuant CBX-103 improves the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana Col 0 under salt stress conditions
Authors: Mejía Fresia , Sandoval Gustavo , Lucar Juan
Published: April 2024

Agriculture faces new, increasingly complicated challenges in the face of a constantly changing environment that causes different types of stress in crops, one of them being salinity. Numerous investigations have been carried out to understand the effect of salt stress on the physiology of plants, as well as different ways of dealing with it and creating tolerance and/or resistance so that the productivity of crops is not affected. Among these alternatives we find biostimulants. The biostimulant CBX-103 is composed of carboxylic acids, succinic acids, oligogalacturonides, among others, which are obtained through a controlled enzymatic fermentation of the plant extract of Saccharum officinarum L. In the present study it is demonstrated that foliar applications of the biostimulant CBX- 103 in Arabidopsis thaliana Col 0 plants grown under salt stress increase leaf proline content, significantly reducing the harmful effects of stress, which is demonstrated at a biometric level and regulating growth states. A pathway in the energy regulation of plants is proposed as a mode of action due to the increase in the accumulation of proline obtained and the effect of its components.
Partial substitution of wheat flour by modified white carrot (Arracacha xanthorrhiza) starch in the preparation of noodles low gluten
Authors: Guerrero-Paramo Jennifer Viviana , Villacrés-Poveda Clara Elena , Morales-Padilla María Monserrath
Published: April 2024

Noodles are currently highly consumed products, which are commonly made with wheat flour, since it is one of the most produced grains worldwide; however, the gluten content in its composition can affect the health of consumers. It is a great challenge for the industry to produce foods low in gluten. The aim of this research was to evaluate the partial substitution of wheat flour by modified white carrot starch (A. xanthorrhiza) in the preparation of noodles. A completely randomized design with factorial arrangement A*B+1 was used to evaluate the chemical characteristics of starch (native and chemically modified) and the physicochemical, rheological and sensory characteristics of the noodles. It was observed that total starch and amylopectin content decreased significantly when starch was chemically modified, while amylose increased considerably. On the other hand, using 100% wheat flour presented higher moisture (10.14%); ash (0.70%); protein (14.44%) and gluten (14.44%); while, when using 100% modified starch of the two ecotypes, low levels of gluten were obtained (0.001). In relation to the rheological characteristics, 25% and 50% modified starch of both ecotypes allowed obtaining similar results to the control treatment. Finally, it was demonstrated that the addition of 75% modified starch of ecotype ECU 18989 gave the best intensities of odor (4.95), flavor (4.95), aftertaste (6.05) and firmness (6.65).
Памяти Николая Павловича Хожаинова (11.08.1921 – 21.07.1991 гг.)
Authors: Плякин Анатолий Митрофанович
Published: April 2024

Памяти Николая Павловича Хожаинова (11.08.1921 – 21.07.1991 гг.)
Методика интерпретации и анализа морских сейсмоакустических данных (Северный Каспий)
Authors: Быстрова Инна Владимировна , Смирнова Татьяна Сергеевна , Садретдинов Ринат Фаритович
Published: April 2024

Введение: Описывается методика интерпретации морских сейсмоакустических данных, использованных с целью изучения инженерно-геологических условий фрагмента верхней части разреза Терско-Каспийского краевого прогиба. Методика: Описаны принципы выделения основных групп данных, в которых структурные горизонты разбиваются на участки с разными физическими параметрами, образуя аномальные зоны типа «яркое пятно». Результаты и обсуждения: Рассмотрены этапы интерпретации данных и анализ сейсмоакустических аномалий разных уровней Терско-Каспийского краевого прогиба северного Каспия. Выделены признаки, связанные с присутствием газа на сейсмоакустических записях. Большое внимание уделялось выделению аномальных зон. Каждая зона была приурочена к соответствующему горизонту отражений. Выполнено сопоставление с аналогичными ближайшими районами для выявления специфики геологической обстановки в верхней части разреза коры. Выводы: Сформирована оптимальная последовательность интерпретации морских сейсмоакустических материалов, что позволило получить качественный итоговый материал, предназначенный для решения инженерно-геологических задач.
Позднеплейстоценовая герпетофауна из Облазовой пещеры (Польские Карпаты): дополнительная коллекция
Authors: Ратников Вячеслав Юрьевич , Шиян Никита Александрович
Published: April 2024

Bведение: В местонахождении Облазова пещера (Польские Карпаты), кроме остатков древнего человека, млекопитающих, птиц и моллюсков, найдены остатки холоднокровных наземных позвоночных. Результаты изучения материалов были опубликованы. Небольшая коллекция, включающая пробы Ob.51, Ob.52, Ob.53 и Ob.54, оказалась в распоряжении авторов данной статьи. Абсолютный возраст остатков приблизительно 33 000 лет. Это соответствует абсолютным датировкам слоя VIII пещерных накоплений. Систематическая часть: Приводятся описание и критерии идентификации определенных до вида костей амфибий и рептилий: Lissotriton vulgaris, Lissotriton montandoni, Ichthyosaura alpestris, Triturus cristatus, Salamandra salamandra, Bufo bufo, Bufotes viridis, Rana arvalis, Rana temporaria, Lacerta agilis, Zootoca vivipara, Natrix natrix, Vipera berus, Vipera ursinii s.l.. Экология современных видов. Приводятся краткие данные об экологических особенностях найденных в местонахождении видов. Обсуждение и выводы: Систематический состав остатков в каждой из четырех проб отличается от других, но палеогеографические реконструкции примерно одинаковы. Для выводов о палеообстановке прошлого мы применяли методику, отличную от используемой европейскими специалистами. В течение накопления осадков, охарактеризованных пробами Ob.51 – Ob.54, на окружающей пещеру территории существовал смешанный или лиственный лес. Количество редин и полян в нем немного варьировало, но характер леса при этом существенно не менялся. Можно говорить, пожалуй, лишь о несколько повышенной влажности во время накопления осадков пробы Ob.54. Климатическая обстановка была близка современной в поясе смешанных и лиственных лесов. Авторы отмечают, что систематический состав герпетофаун в изученных пробах, отличается от состава амфибий и рептилий, определенного двумя европейскими специалистами по их коллекциям. Отличаются и реконструкции палеоусловий, причем западные специалисты друг другу противоречат. Наши выводы ближе к выводам специалиста, изучавшего амфибий.
Analyzing Handball Techniques Using A Biomechanical Approach: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Bhakti Yopi Hutomo , Rahayu Tandiyo , Kristiyanto Agus , Azam Mahalul , Adi S  , Aliriad Hilmy
Published: April 2024

Objectives. The study aimed to examine the use of biomechanical analysis in handball technique.
Materials and methods. This review study followed the PRISMA standards for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.The study had to be published within the period of 2018 to 2023. The search procedure involved using the keywords (1)handball and (2) biomechanics. Scopus search engine was used in the study.
Results. The search results on the database yielded 115 articles, which were adjusted according to the criteria into 11 articles.
Conclusion. Biomechanical analysis that can be applied to handball techniques includes such aspects: distance travelled, speed, change of direction, joint angle, postural stability, movement pattern, and injury localization.
Gradient-index (GRIN) lens implantation surgery in non-human primates v1
Authors: Galvan Adriana , Wichmann Thomas
Published: April 2024

These procedures are done in the context of calcium imaging experiments in non-human primates. We inject a solution containing AAV-GCaMP6 into the supplementary motor area (SMA) of the animal to be tested and then insert the GRIN lens into the injected area during the same session. The GRIN lens assembly is protected by a custom-made ‘chamber’ with a lid that can be closed for protection between uses. Details regarding the preparation of the virus solution are not included in this description, as they are immaterial to the GRIN lens implantation itself.
Universal Competition Assay by Nanopore Sequencing (U-CAN-Seq) v1
Authors: Loome Jennifer , Sears John , Sanders Wes , Chang Che-Kang , Sylvester Paul , Linnertz Colton , Moorman Nathaniel , T. Ferris Martin , T. Heise Mark
Published: April 2024

Competition assays are an effective and rigorous method that can be used to understand the relative fitness of different viral genotypes. In competition assays, two genotypes of virus are used to infect the same cell culture well or animal, replication occurs, and the relative abundance of each genotype is measured to determine the relative fitness of the two viral genotypes. However, it is technically challenging to distinguish between and quantify very similar genotypes of a virus. Here, we describe a protocol combining RT-PCR with newly available commercial nanopore sequencing services to perform competition assays on RNA viruses. Our assay, Universal Competition Assay by Nanopore Sequencing (U-CAN-seq), is relatively inexpensive and sensitively detects fitness differences between two similar genotypes of a virus. Competition assays using the U-CAN-seq approach can be divided into four parts: infection, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and sequencing and analysis. First, we infect cells at a multiplicity of infection (MOI) of 0.01 using each virus genotype individually and different ratios of the two genotypes. We sample the inocula before infection and the cell supernatants at 24 hours post infection (hpi), extract RNA using Trizol-LS, and then use gene-specific primers to generate cDNA. We use PCR to amplify the region of the viral genome that differs between the two genotypes, and we submit the linear amplicons for commercial nanopore sequencing. Finally, we developed code to provide a simplified method to search for strings of sequence unique to each genotype and calculate the ratio of the genotype of interest to the total read counts at that locus.
Differentiation of hPSCs into Dopamine neurons v1
Authors: Weykopf Beatrice
Published: April 2024

This protocol describes the differentiation of hPSCs into dopaminergic neurons modified from Kriks et al., 2011 and Ryan et al., 2013
Examining the Effect of Flipped Learning on Proficiency in English Writing Grammar via Inflectional Morphemes
Authors: Kanwal Afia
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to understand the underlying effects of flipped learning on students’ English as Foreign Language (EFL) writing skill. For this study, proficiency of writing knacks of EFL has been examined mainly by using inflection morphemes based on experimental research work. Two sets of intact classes were chosen as participants for this research study. These classes were randomly assigned to different groups, namely control group and experimental group, with a total sample size of 126 EFL students. During the eight-week time, the control group (a non-flipped learning) and the Experimental Group (a flipped learning) were taught traditional writing instructions and flipped learning, respectively. The inflectional morphemes were used in three phases: pre-, mid, and post-test. The test named Repeated Measure Analysis of Variance (RM-ANOVA) was used to analyze data. The research findings show that the flipped learning students have outnumbered their counterparts, i.e., non-flipped learning, in terms of EFL students’ language writing proficiency development for inflectional morphemes. The research findings have proposed some general recommendations on EFL writing instructions for decision-makers, academia, and other interest groups.
Refining Contextually Vulgar Word Choices in the Lyrics of Campursari Song "Gubug Asmoro": A Semiotic Analysis
Authors: Kusumaningsih Dewi , Saddhono Kundharu , Rahayu Nuryani Tri , Hanafi Hanisah , Saputra Aldi Dwi , Murtini Dwi Mei
Published: April 2024

Campursari lyrics have distinctive characteristics in refining word choices, even in contexts that may be considered vulgar. Likewise, the artists constantly adapt to the changing times. They understand that excessively harsh or vulgar word choices can undermine the beauty and wisdom they intend to convey. In this regard, the present study aimed to analyze word choices to refine the vulgar context in the lyrics of the Campursari song "Gubug Asmoro." The research method employed was descriptive qualitative with a semiotic analysis approach based on Charles Sanders Pierce’s theory. Data collection techniques included observation and note-taking. The research data consisted of lyrics manifesting as words, phrases, and sentences representing gender imbalances. Data analysis techniques involved content analysis and focus group discussions. The findings of this study could contribute to the fields of linguistics, Campursari music, and language usage in song lyrics. The results documented the semantic and contextual variations in word choices used to refine the vulgar context in Campursari lyrics, aiming to understand how their usage could influence listeners' perception of art and culture. The semiotic analysis by Charles Sanders Pierce was incorporated to provide a deeper understanding of the connection between vulgar words, the context of traditional music art, and how social interpretations were formed through their usage. Thus, this research could contribute to the understanding of meaning construction and representation in the context of popular art and culture in Indonesia, particularly within the Campursari genre.
Exploring Cross-Cultural Legal Terminology: A Corpus-Based Study of English Translation in Saudi Laws
Authors: BinMasad Sarah , Alotaibi Hind M.
Published: April 2024

Legal translation is deemed an arduous task, drawing on various lexical and structural choices (Chroma, 2004). Failure to adopt suitable translation strategies and procedures to overcome the challenges of translating legal terminology would undeniably affect the target readers’ ability to understand their translations. Therefore, this mixed-methods corpus-based study examined the English translation of 44 Arabic culture-specific legal terms (CSLTs) used in six Saudi laws (SLs) and focused on identifying the translation strategies and procedures. The CSLTs included in this study were categorized into religious terms, names of institutions, titles of laws, and miscellaneous terms. To analyze the CSLTs’ translation, a parallel corpus including the six SLs and their translations was created using Phrase TMS. To identify the strategies and procedures, Venuti’s (1995) and Mailhac’s (1996) models were utilized. The results revealed that both of Venuti’s strategies were followed, and domestication was adopted more than foreignization. In addition, seven of Mailhac’s procedures were applied, where the procedure most employed is definition, while compensation is the least used.
A Postcolonial Psychoanalytic Study of Indigenous Futurism in Ambelin Kwaymullina’s The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf and Marianne De Pierres’ Nylon Angel
Authors: Vijayasekaran P. , Alan G.
Published: April 2024

This article aims to critically assess the projection of ‘Indigenous Futurism’ by examining the select Australian young adult novels using Jaques Lacan’s Anamorphosis from a postcolonial perspective. Ambelin Kwaymullina’s speculative fiction The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf (2012) projects a futuristic Australia where the tribal people are seeking independence from a colonial authority. Similarly, the plot of Marianne de Pierres’ Nylon Angel (2004) revolves around the issues of the marginalized people in Australia in a techno-dystopian world. The objective of this article is to critically examine these two speculative novels using Lacan’s anamorphosis concept to correlate how these authors have connected the contemporary issues in Australia and also how they have speculated the issues of the Aboriginal people in Australia in the future. Additionally, this article also aims to highlight how they have projected the ‘Indigenous Futurism’ from an Aboriginal man’s perspective using anamorphosis.
Water-chemical regime with use of VTIAMIN reagents at TTP with seasonal mode of operation
Authors:   LLC “Water Technologies Engineering”, Zidikhanova A.A. , Larin A.B. ,   Ivanovo State Power Engineering University
Published: April 2024

The main equipment of the thermal power plant (TPP) includes a E-120-7.0-500GM steam boiler produced by LLC “Belenergomash – BZEM” with a single-stage evaporation circuit. The operating mode of the thermal power plant has seasonal characteristics. During the period of February to the end of August the equipment is stopped as a reserve. Dosing of AMINAT PK-3 does not provide the required pH level in steam and feed water, so the reagent for water-chemical regime and preservation has been substituted with VTIAMIN KR-33. The complex reagent VTIAMIN KR-33 ensures both the maintenance of the required quality indicators of the coolant along the path and promotes the formation of a protective barrier film on the internal heating surfaces. To check water-chemical regime, the existing automatic chemical control system has been updated. Panels have been installed for automatic chemical control of pH value, electrical conductivity of direct and H-cationized samples. The filter material has been replaced and the mechanical filters have been connected. The first stage of the filter has been replaced, the second stage of the filter and final purification filters Н-OH have been installed. The authors have demonstrated the possibility to use boilers with seasonal operating modes and measuring the electrical conductivity of cooled water and steam samples as a chemical control of water chemistry. It is found out that dosing the VTIAMIN KR-33 reagent with periodic dosing of the VTIAMIN D-8 reagent into the boiler water prevent the precipitation of hardness salts and other impurities coming with the return condensate. Analysis of the indicators of the water chemistry regime at the thermal power plant when dosing the VTIAMIN KR-33 reagent at two points has shown that the pH value of the feed water is in the range of 8,8–9,0 and the indicators of the water chemistry regime in terms of the content of iron, silicic acid and sodium are also within the norm limits. The composition of the reagents is selected. Flexibility of water chemistry management is ensured. It has been shown that the dosage of the amine-containing reagent VTIAMIN neutralizes the negative effects of aggressive gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) due to their binding and the formation of a protective film of the magnetite-amine type on heating surfaces. Introduction of the water chemical regime when the equipment is stopped as a reserve does not require additional preservation measures.