bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The prospects of application of spring chistyak Ficaria verna huds in medicine and food industry, chemical composition and biological activity
Authors:   Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health Russia, Konovalov D. A. , Zolotykh D. S. ,   Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health Russia, Pozdnyakov D. I. ,   Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute – branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of the Ministry of Health Russia
Published: August 2024

Ficaria verna is a perennial herbaceous invasive plant widely distributed in Russia. Phenolic (flavonoids, phenolic acids), terpene (triterpene, carotenoids, phytosterols, phthalates) compounds are described as the main groups of biologically active compounds of its aerial part. The plant was used in folk medicine in some European countries in the treatment of cough, scurvy, hemorrhoids, and also as a hepatoprotective agent. As a toxic substance contained in the plant, protoanemonin is described - an unstable volatile lactone, which is easily converted into a non-toxic compound anemonin. The study of various extracts from Ficaria verna made it possible to establish their antioxidant, antiinflammatory and antimicrobial activity, which is of undoubted interest for further in-depth study. The review presents scientific data obtained from available open sources of literature containing information on biologically active substances of a widespread spring chistyak plant. In addition, information is provided on the use of this species and extracts based on it in folk and scientific medicine, established biological and pharmacological activity and toxicity.
Assessment of waterproofness of waterproofing keys
Authors: Fomin Nikita I. , Pomazkin Evgeniy P. , Balakin Denis V. , Sysoev Vladislav S.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Buildings and structures are exposed to groundwater to varying degrees. The design of the expansion joint in the deepened part of the building must reliably protect it from the penetration of water and aggressive environments.

Waterproofing keys are among the primary measures for protecting concrete and reinforced concrete structures, but methods for assessing the effectiveness of this kind of materials have not yet been proposed. Also in the scientific literature there is no data on the water resistance of keys depending on its cross-section and the number of anchors.

Aim. To propose a method for assessing the waterproofness of waterproofing keys and to determine the dependence of the waterproofness of a key in a concrete sample on its width and the number of sealing anchors.

Materials and methods. Two keys of different widths and with different numbers of anchors were chosen as the test object: 240 mm wide key (number of anchors – 4 pcs); 320 mm wide key (number of anchors – 6 pcs).

For testing, the keys were welded in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped and concreted on the bottom and top sides, thus forming a closed loop for water inside. Water was supplied using a pump with a frequency pressure converter. The pressure was raised in steps of 1 water column meter for an hour until water leaks.

Results. In the case of testing of key No. 1, leakage occurred at a pressure of 0.07 MPa. Key No. 2 withstood greater pressure and leaked at 0.09 MPa. In both cases, leaks occurred at the junction of the key and the concrete.

Conclusions. Thus, the number of sealing anchors directly affects the water pressure that the key can withstand in real-life conditions. The standard method for determining water resistance according to State Standard 12730.5 for the construction of an expansion joint turned out to be ineffective due to the high initial test pressure of 0.2 MPa.
BIO-ECOLOGICAL CHANGES AND SEEDS OF PLANT DALAHAI (HYPERICUM L) GROWN IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS
Authors:   Associate professor at Karakalpakstan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies, Uzbekistan, N.D. Tajetdinov , I.K. Oralbaeva. ,   Student at Karakalpakstan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies, Uzbekistan
Published: August 2024

The eggs of Dalahai are dark brown in color, very elongated, 1.1-1.33 mm long and 0.4-0.5 mm wide. The weight of one thousand calf eggs was 0.11-0.12 g. As a result of the study of the ontogeny of H. perforatum, it was found that there is a change in the color of the eggs, and it is not necessary to do scarification or stratification before bending.
MECHANISMS OF COGNITIVE APPROACH AND ISSUES OF ITS IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUTURE TEACHER
Authors:   Doctoral student (DSc) at the Scientific Research Institute of Pedagogical Sciences named after T.N. Kari Niyazi, Uzbekistan, Xolboevna Ibragimova Feruza
Published: August 2024

Cognitive assimilation of knowledge is important in the acquisition of professional activity skills of the future teacher. In the process of higher pedagogical education, the need for the continuous presentation of modern professional knowledge to students is increasing in order to form the competence of future teachers for the cognitive acceptance of professional knowledge. To do this, the emphasis is placed on expanding the scope and scope of pedagogical – psychological knowledge offered to students at each stage of acquiring pedagogical skills-Akme. Pedagogical consciousness, developed as a result of cognitive assimilation of knowledge, allows future educators to form their own way of working.
PROFESSIONAL CULTURAL EDUCATION
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Namangan Civil Engineering Institute, Uzbekistan, Shavkatovna Umarova Gulchekhra
Published: August 2024

The article discusses the organization of work on the orientation of students to the correct choice of profession in the higher education system, the right choice of profession for the development of the professional culture of students based on economic disciplines, the capacity for a particular profession that has been formed and strengthened over a lifetime, independence of the profession depending on preferences of inclination, talent, talent, abilities, interest and intelligence, that today the direction for a free choice is one of the urgent psychological and pedagogical problems.
CONSERVATION IMPERATIVE AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AROUND THE YANGAMBI BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Authors: BOKOMBA ALBERT KOLEMBELA , BOMFIE EDMOND MOKUINEMA
Published: August 2024

The environmental problem is no longer the prerogative of the natural sciences but also the social sciences, particularly Sociology. In this century, planet Earth is threatened by global warming, requiring the conservation of forests. Sociologically, we can only be interested in the conservation of forests by worrying about the people who can ensure this conservation. Given this macabre situation among the populations living near protected areas, it is for this reason that we considered it appropriate to analyze the imperative of conservation and development issues around the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve.
RAW-MATERIAL COST AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN UGANDA; A CASE OF HOME CARE HERBAL BATHING SOAP ENTERPRISES WAKALIGA BRANCH
Authors: SUNDAY KIFANTA , SIMON LULE , NAOMI KAKUNDWA
Published: August 2024

The study focused on the relationship between raw material costs and productivity (in terms of production levels, market share, customer satisfaction, and employee count) of Home Care Herbal Soap Enterprises. The study's particular aims were to determine the effect of transportation costs on productivity, to investigate the influence of packaging costs on production, and to investigate the impact of indirect taxes on productivity. The study followed a descriptive and cross-sectional research design. The researchers employed a cross-sectional design to measure variations between or among various responses from all departments. The study targeted a population of 105 employees. The researchers selected 100 informants from a total of 105 employees. Data were obtained utilizing questionnaires, an interview guide, and an observation checklist. The researchers employed Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis (SPSS) to investigate the relationship between raw material cost and productivity. The study concluded that there is a significant positive association between transportation costs and production, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.436 and p =.000. Since p > 0.01, the association was significant. The study concluded that the association between packaging costs and productivity was positive and significant, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.570 and p =.000, indicating an increase in extrinsic motivation. The researchers found a significant positive association (r = 0.650**, p = 0.000) between indirect tax and production. The researchers suggested that Home care herbal soap avoid spending too much money on transportation for raw materials, completed products, and personnel in order to boost productivity in terms of market share and output levels.
The Effect of Tax Avoidance, Liquidity, Profitability, on Capital Structure of Indonesia Stock Exchange’s Listed Companies
Authors: Putri Ayu Nadia , Dwiarti Rina
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the impact of tax avoidance, liquidity, and profitability on capital structure in diversified industrial subsector companies for the period 2021–2023. The population of the study includes all diversified industrial subsector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2020 to 2023. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 24 companies that met the selection criteria. The analytical techniques used include classical assumption tests and multiple linear regression analysis. The study's results indicate that tax avoidance does not have a significant impact on capital structure. Liquidity, on the other hand, has a significant negative impact on capital structure, indicating that companies with higher liquidity levels tend to have lower capital structures. Profitability, like tax avoidance, does not significantly affect capital structure. However, tax avoidance, liquidity, and profitability together have a significant impact on capital structure. These findings highlight the importance of considering these factors in managing capital structure in diversified industrial subsector companies.
Prioritizing the Development of Indonesian Culinary Businesses Over the Legal Transition of International Food Businesses in Relation to Traditional Nusantara Cuisine
Authors: Kusnedi Rahmat , Arafah Willy , Ingkadijaya Rahmat , Oktadiana Hera
Published: August 2024

Traditional food from different parts of Indonesia is very diverse. However, the growth of Nusantara’s culinary business often faces problems, both in terms of legislation and competition with the growing foreign food business. Compared to food business laws in other countries that are more organized and supportive, Indonesian laws that regulate the protection and promotion of traditional foods are often uncompetitive. National food business law resistance to traditional Nusantara food is one of the obstacles to the growth of Nusantara's culinary business. More expert strategies are needed to improve the competitiveness of traditional food products as Indonesian traditional food trends continue to shift due to imported food. Behavioral theories that focus on perception, subjective norms, and behavioral control are used in this study to measure how millennials use Indonesian food. The results show that consumers have a good perception of local food. However, the lowest average value of all variables suggests that the perceptions of important people do not influence them dominantly in consuming local foods. Therefore, there is a need for efforts to raise public awareness and concern for traditional Nusantara food as well as to increase professionalism in the development of the Nusantara culinary business.
 
Keywords: Nusantara's culinary business, food business law, traditional food, regulation, protection of intellectual property rights
Seguridad y Eficacia del uso de Hilos Tensores Faciales. Una Revisión de la Literatura
Authors: Llangarí Loyola Inés Belén , Granda Velasco Luis Felipe , Riofrio Moreno Kennet Iván , Jaramillo Tenorio Javier Edison , Diaz Rogel Walter Javier , Rodríguez Jaramillo Carlos Vicente , Yaguana Ojeda Thalía Michelle , Soto Ordoñez Karen Michelle , Béjar Pérez María Isabel , Sánchez Valladolid Karen Selena
Published: August 2024

Cosmetic medicine innovates every day with new treatments, preferably minimally invasive, such as the use of tension threads, mostly made of polydioxin, offering resistance, economy and easy location in the market. However, it is crucial to consider and openly discuss with the patient the possible adverse effects and complications such as: edema, allergic reactions, infections and aesthetic irregularities, to ensure informed decisions and satisfactory results. Before using any aesthetic technique, an individualized evaluation of the face, the patient's goals and expectations, and post-intervention care must be carried out.
Estrategias basadas en Neuroaprendizaje para Promover la Atención y Concentración en los Estudiantes de Educación General Básica de la Unidad Educativa Gabriel Bahamonde
Authors: Guerrero Quelal Santiago Esteban , Villa Padilla Gloria Monserrat , Chiliquinga Tixi Jorge Aníbal , Larco Silva Elsa Elizabeth , Espinoza Vallejo Janet Margarita
Published: August 2024

El presente trabajo de investigacion tiene como objetivo desarrollar estrategias fundamentadas en los principios del neuroaprendizaje que permitan mejorar la atención y la concentración de los estudiantes de Educación General Básica de la Unidad Educativa Gabriel Bahamonde, Cantón Pallatanga, Provincia de Chimborazo en Ecuador. La metodología tiene un enfoque cuantitativo utilizando la encuesta como técnica y el cuestionario estructurado como instrumento con 10 preguntas con escala de Likert, el cual fue aplicado a la muestra de 10 docentes de Educación Básica. El diseño de la investigación es no experimental y de campo ya que se obtuvo la información directamente de los docentes. Los resultados muestran que las características de las estrategias que impactan positivamente en la atención y concentración son: la motivación para aprender, el focalizar la atención en una determinada actividad favorece para que exista la concentración y principalmente cuando los contenidos de las asignaturas son interesantes favorece al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Las estrategias de neuroaprendizaje planteadas en esta investigacion permiten mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje para que los estudiantes adquieran los conocimientos impartidos en las asignaturas básicas, ademas la concientizacion a los docentes sobre la importancia de aplicar diversas metodologías utilizando recursos tecnologicos
Estrategias de Diferenciación para Mejorar la Exportación de Abacá Ecuatoriana al Mercado Japonés
Authors: Ramirez Abad Helen Ibeth , Sisalima Cornejo Milena Jamilex , Sánchez Maldonado Marco Fabricio , Carmenate Fuentes Luis Pastor
Published: August 2024

La diferenciación se volvió un factor indispensable dentro de las empresas ecuatorianas para la consecución de sus objetivos, debido a que, es la fuente principal que genera competitividad y sostenibilidad a largo plazo. Ante la premisa de generar un desarrollo óptimo en las exportaciones, las organizaciones han sido responsables de incorporar estrategias sólidas que provoquen un impacto positivo en ellas. La investigación tiene como objetivo mejorar la exportación de abacá ecuatoriana al mercado japonés, mediante la elaboración de estrategias de diferenciación. El artículo se realizó desde un paradigma cuantitativo, a través del uso de métodos teóricos y empíricos, mediante la recolección de información de artículos, libros y documentos expuestos en diversas bases de datos como Redalyc, Scielo y Latindex de los últimos 5 años, mismos que brindan rigor científico. Es así que, los principales resultados muestran el potencial exportador que tiene el mercado ecuatoriano con respecto al abacá, sin embargo, no está siendo aprovechado en su totalidad hacia Japón. Es por ello que, las diversas estrategias de diferenciación basadas en el producto, calidad y promoción son esenciales para mejorar el ingreso a dicho destino.
A new Sperchon species from the high Andes of northern Chile (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Sperchontidae)
Authors: Smit Harry , Pešić Vladimir
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we describe the fifth known species of the water mite genus Sperchon Kramer, 1877 for South America, collected in the high Andes in northern Chile.
Resenha da obra “O nexo de imputação da responsabilidade civil na proteção de dados pessoais”, de Victoria Dickow Paganella
Authors: Costa Guilherme Spillari
Published: August 2024

Passado um ainda reduzido tempo da publicação e início de vigência da Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), estamos distantes de uma maturidade quanto ao tema, sendo necessário que a doutrina desenvolva pesquisas sérias e profundas a respeito da novel norma. Sendo assim, a obra “O nexo de imputação da responsabilidade civil na proteção de dados pessoais”, de Victoria Dickow Paganella, vem em ótima hora.
Dever de moderação de conteúdo do administrador de grupo de WhatsApp
Authors: Ribeiro André Silva
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo o estudo do dever de moderação do administrador de grupo de WhatsApp e sua responsabilidade pelos atos de terceiros. O contexto é a importância da troca de informações via aplicativo de mensageria e por meio de grupos na sociedade brasileira, conforme revelam dados de pesquisas sobre a penetração dessa forma de comunicação. Embora seja uma realidade presente no cotidiano, a discussão sobre um dever de moderação tem permanecido restrito às empresas provedoras de aplicação, relegando a segundo plano a atividade desses administradores, que possuem contato imediato com a discussão e que possuem poderes para intervir. A ausência de legislação própria corrobora a insegurança jurídica que paira sobre a questão. Assim, apresenta-se o seguinte problema: os administradores de grupos de WhatsApp devem obrigatoriamente moderar? O primeiro tópico trata da natureza dos grupos de WhatsApp e seus elementos. O segundo, examina quais são os fundamentos para despertar um dever de agir na omissão. Explicita, quanto ao dever legal, que pode estar fundado em uma das cláusulas gerais do artigo 186 ou 187 do Código Civil, exigindo uma análise casuística, a partir de critérios orientadores formulados na pesquisa. Apresenta solução prática para o administrador não ficar vinculado a uma obrigação legal de moderar. Estabelece que não há dever contratual de moderação do administrador, segundo o Termo de Serviço da empresa que fornece a estrutura para a comunicação. Discorre a respeito da natureza da norma que rege a relação entre os membros do grupo como estatutária e conclui que tanto pode ser estabelecido um dever de moderação como a exclusão dessa obrigação ou do dever de indenizar.
Hand Gesture Recognition Using Deep Learning
Authors: Misal Sahilee
Published: August 2024

Hand gesture recognition (HGR) has gained significant attention due to its potential for various applications. This paper explores the use of deep learning, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), for HGR using the TensorFlow library. We investigate existing research on CNN-based HGR, focusing on image classification tasks. We then provide a brief overview of CNNs and their suitability for image recognition. Subsequently, we describe the typical workflow of a deep learning-based HGR system, including data preprocessing, hand detection, feature extraction with CNNs, and classification. We highlight the advantages of using TensorFlow to build and train CNN models for HGR. Finally, we conclude by summarizing the key findings from related work and mentioning the specific dataset and number of gestures classified in our research. This work contributes to the growing body of research on CNN-based HGR using TensorFlow and emphasizes its potential for developing accurate and efficient HGR systems.
IMPACT OF DIRECT BENEFITS TRANSFER SCHEME OF HARYANA GOVERNMENT ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN SONIPAT RURAL AREA: AN ASSESSMENT STUDY
Authors: Kumar Ramesh
Published: August 2024

This paper explores the impact of the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) scheme done by the Haryana Government on financial inclusion in the rural areas of Sonipat. The audit utilizes a model size of 220 respondents and uses speculation testing to investigate the suitability of the DBT scheme. The disclosures, maintained by various tables and quantifiable examinations, show a gigantic improvement in financial openness, bank account possession, utilization of financial administrations, and financial education among rural occupants. The audit gives significant encounters to policymakers to further DBT implementation and advance economic strengthening in rural areas.
INTEGRATING BENCHMARKING INTO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES – A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO SMES IN KERALA
Authors: MV Jayafar , Sekar Dr. M.
Published: August 2024

The present study examines the incorporation of benchmarking into management accounting practices in small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in Kerala. It focuses on solving the significant deficiencies in knowledge, implementation, and customized strategies that are unique to this particular area. The article examines the internal and external challenges that SMEs encounter. It emphasizes the pros and cons in implementing benchmarking effectively due to constraints in resources, skills, and opposition to change. The study examines the influence of benchmarking on performance evaluation and assesses the efficacy of several benchmarking tools and approaches accessible to SMEs. The research seeks to uncover best practices and offer recommendations for improving benchmarking skills in small and medium-sized enterprises by providing empirical analysis and analyzing the study variables - resource allocation, performance evaluation, quality initiatives, management support and increased organizational productivity. The results enhance the comprehension of how benchmarking can be successfully included into the management accounting practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in Kerala, thereby enhancing their performance and productivity.
New Perspectives for Access to Archival Heritage in Italy between Privacy, Copyright, and Protection Rules
Authors: Filippin Silvia , Modolo Mirco
Published: August 2024

The digitization of cultural heritage emphasizes the traditional dichotomy between enjoying and protecting a cultural heritage. Yet archival documents may be subject to rules on the protection of intellectual property and personal privacy. As a consequence, in Italy these regulations have slowed down those policies aimed at promoting archival resources through digital technologies. However, European legislation has recently brought about important innovations, which are good for archives. Today several technical solutions for managing the rights of digital assets are available. Hence, technical and legal innovations allow us to increase the digital use of heritage. But in order to seize the best opportunities offered by the current changes, it is necessary to better prepare both archivists and users.
Recommendations on Using Artificial Intelligence in Archival Appraisal and Selection
Authors: Bayeck Rebecca Y. , Colavizza Giovanni , Bunn Jenny , Bell Mark , Ghosh Souvick
Published: August 2024

This article reports on discussions from a three-day webinar about artificial intelligence (AI) in archival appraisal and selection. Increasingly, workshops and research are conducted to discuss AI and archives. This article is an example of this growing interest in the potential of AI for the field of archives. Yet, within the field, discussions about how AI can be applied in archival appraisal and selection is still limited. To advance a conversation on the issue, and particularly on ways to use AI in archival appraisal and selection, we organized a three-day webinar in 2022 with a diverse group of researchers and practitioners involved in AI and archival research. Our discussions revealed that implementing AI in archival appraisal and selection largely begins with identifying the need for AI. Our discussion further demonstrated that developing a set of guidelines or a framework for the use of AI in archival appraisal and selection is not possible. For example, as stated below, contexts are different, and a one-size-fits-all approach is likely to disregard the plethora of influencing factors. However, there are several questions or a list of things that researchers, practitioners, and organizations can ask/do in order to implement AI in archival appraisal and selection.
Linking Archives, Linked Open Data, and the Development of the World-Wide Directory of Repositories Holding Archives of Literature and Art
Authors: Bassett Elizabeth , Dean Heather , Sutton David C.
Published: August 2024

Literary and artistic archives are frequently dispersed across heritage institutions, posing a challenge to researchers and archivists whose work is all the more complex given the challenges of identifying the location of archival collections. Knowing where an archives is located is fundamental to research, and for archivists it is useful to know what repositories have related collections in order to redirect potential acquisitions or to develop cross-institutional collaborations. The International Council on Archives (ICA) Section on Archives of Literature and Art (SLA) developed the World-Wide Directory of Repositories holding Archives of Literature and Art as a means for connecting archivists and linking researchers with collections. In this article, we provide a history of the directory, detail the process of incorporating Wikidata maps into the directory, and consider questions around the directory’s purpose, development, maintenance, and future directions.
Addressing Imbalances of the Colonial Heritage at the National Archives of Zimbabwe: Imagining Inclusive Archivy!
Authors: Bishi Amos
Published: August 2024

African native houses of memory have habitually been regarded as surrogate institutions that preserve stories of colonial masters. Ornamental native reminiscences have for long been secluded by colonial memory enhancers as a way of expressing elitism, sexism, racism, and power. Inherited African colonial archival institutions have always borne imprints of foreign supremacies with little to nothing about Indigenous inhabitants of settlements. Over eighty-seven years of existence, and forty-two years after independence, the remodeling of the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ) has been long overdue with a drive towards inclusivity with archives deeply rooted in an Afrocentric realism. Dusted African remembrances need to be resurrected by recapturing and re-imagining isolated memories. The institution is still struggling to embark on a march towards the establishment of a democratic archival collection that represents every tribe of the nation. Like the rest of Africa, the institution suffers from collection imbalances. This study recommends the reconfiguring of archival administration processes to reflect the Indigenous people of Zimbabwe through oral history interviews, community archives, and participatory archiving. The institution mostly houses colonial heritage and is still working on filling the gaps.
Not Only Cultural Heritage: The Economic Value of Archives
Authors: Biondi Lucia , Chiarelli Debora
Published: August 2024

Archives play a strategic role in generating cultural, social, and managerial value that can ultimately be traced back to economic value. In other words, archives can be considered an asset that can be assessed by means of appropriate accounting methods, so that the identification of their economic dimension can contribute to the preservation and enhancement of documentary heritage.
Why Archivists Need to Know about Copyright
Authors: Dryden Jean
Published: August 2024

This article discusses why archivists must have a working knowledge of copyright law to fulfil their mission without infringing copyright. Archival work frequently requires archivists to copy items in their collections to serve their users and to preserve their holdings. However, to avoid copyright infringement, archivists depend on exceptions in their national copyright laws, but many lack sufficiently robust exceptions. After examining how copyright works (nationally and internationally) and the importance of exceptions, the article discusses how to evaluate national copyright laws, the need for an international treaty, and the International Council on Archives’ (ICA) work at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The article concludes that both professional institutional practice and effective external advocacy require a strong working knowledge of copyright law.
Telenomus Haliday (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) parasitizing Pentatomidae (Hemiptera) in the Palearctic region
Authors: Tortorici Francesco , Orrù Bianca , Timokhov Alexander V. , Bout Alexandre , Bon Marie-Claude , Tavella Luciana , Talamas Elijah J.
Published: August 2024

In recent years, the collection of eggs of stink bugs (Pentatomidae) has intensified because of the attention given to egg parasitoids in classical biological control strategies against Halyomorpha halys (Stål) in Europe. Several specimens belonging to the genus Telenomus Haliday emerged from field-collected pentatomid eggs. Taxonomic knowledge to date has not been sufficient to enable the research community to identify these specimens to species level. Three species of scelionid wasps (Scelionidae) associated with Pentatomidae, Telenomus gifuensis Ashmead, Telenomus truncatus (Nees von Esenbeck) and Telenomus turesis Walker, have been characterized on a morphological basis. A COI barcode analysis confirmed the genetic distance between the latter two species. An identification key to the three Telenomus species occurring in the Palearctic region associated with stink bugs is provided. Telenomus heydeni Mayr is here considered conspecific with Telenomus truncatus (Nees von Esenbeck).
Campanophyllum microsporum (Agaricales, Agaricomycetes), Calocera multiramosa, and Dacrymyces naematelioides (Dacrymycetales, Dacrymycetes), three new species from Yunnan Province, southwestern China
Authors: Ma Yuan-Hao , Liu Ping , Chai Hong-Mei , Zeng Min , Guo Yi-Yun , Chen Wei-Min , Zhao Yong-Chang
Published: August 2024

Three new species belonging to Basidiomycota from southwestern China are described based on morphological and molecular data. Campanophyllum microsporum is morphologically characterized by dorsally pseudostipitate, pale orange to brownish orange pileus, excentric to lateral pseudostipe, crowded lamellae, cylindrical-ellipsoid basidiospores 3.0–4.2 × 1.7–2.2 µm, narrowly clavate to clavate basidia 14.5–23.0 × 3.0–4.2 µm, and cylindrical to clavate cheilocystidia 22.0–55.0 × 5.0–10.8 µm. Calocera multiramosa is morphologically characterized by stipitate, yellowish to orange, dendroid, and dichotomously branched basidiomata, cylindrical to clavate basidia 36.5–52.5 × 3.8–6.1 µm, navicular or reniform, 1–5-septate mature basidiospores 10.4–16.7 × 5.2–7.4 µm. Dacrymyces naematelioides is morphologically characterized by stipitate and cerebriform, orange to light brown basidiomata, cylindrical to clavate, smooth or roughened basidia 38.5–79.5 × 6.5–10.6 µm, broadly and elliptic-fusiform, 7-septate mature basidiospores 18.5–28.6 × 8.9–13.8 µm. These three new species are supported by the phylogenetic analyses using maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian inference (BI) analyses with combined nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA) internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and large ribosomal subunit (LSU) sequences. Full descriptions and photographs of these new species are provided.
Delimitation of the widely distributed Palearctic Stenodema species (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae): insights from molecular and morphological data
Authors: Namyatova Anna A. , Dzhelali Polina A. , Konstantinov Fedor V.
Published: August 2024

Species delimitation presents a significant challenge in biology, particularly in systematics. Here, an integrative approach is employed to assess the species boundaries of widely distributed Palearctic Stenodema species. Due to their diversity, wide distribution, and the absence of comprehensive morphological and molecular data for most species, revising Stenodema is both daunting and time-consuming. Our study focuses on detailed examinations of male and female genitalia, coupled with phylogenetic analyses based on two mitochondrial markers (cytochrome c oxidase subunit I and 16S rRNA) and species delimitation analyses. Eight species with wide distributions are reviewed, Stenodema trispinosa Reuter, 1904 is synonymized with S. pilosa (Jakovlev, 1889), and a lectotype for Stenodema turanica Reuter, 1904 is designated. Morphological and molecular data effectively distinguish all species, revealing distinct clades and relationships. Notably, S. calcarata and S. pilosa form a well-supported clade, while S. virens and S. turanica share a lineage with Nearctic species. Stenodema rubrinervis and S. sibirica are morphologically similar and form a distinct clade in all phylogenies. Species delimitation analyses confirm the separation of all studied species, and genetic distances suggest the potential existence of cryptic species within S. calcarata and S. pilosa. This study highlights the advantages of integrative taxonomy in delimiting species with intricate and relatively recent phylogeographic histories.
Knjižna ocena - John Paul Enyeart, Death to Fascism: Louis Adamic’s Fight for Democracy Baltimore, University of Illinois Press, 2019, 216 str.
Authors: Zobec Miha
Published: August 2024

Ameriški zgodovinar s pensilvanske univerze Bucknell, John Enyeart, je intelektualno biografijo Louisa Adamiča naslovil z geslom, ki si ga je slovensko-ameriški pisatelj sposodil pri Osvobodilni fronti in večkrat uporabil v svojih esejih. Pozdrav, ki so ga uporabljali partizani, po Enyeartovem prepričanju odlično povzema srž Adamičevega delovanja, ki je temeljilo na nenehnem boju proti izključevalni politiki, kakršno je utelešal fašizem. Monografija Death to Fascism tako prinaša podroben vpogled v Adamičevo razgibano intelektualno pot, ki jo ameriški zgodovinar kljub razlikam med posameznimi etapami poveže v sklenjeno celoto boja proti politiki, ki v vsakem tujcu vidi sovražnika.
Legislative and Judicial Responses to the “Refugee Crisis” in Slovenia and Austria: A Comparative Perspective
Authors: Kogovšek Šalamon Neža
Published: August 2024

The article compares key normative and judicial responses to the 2015–2016 “refugee crisis” in Slovenia and Austria. It does so by comparing the asylum statistics, the main changes to the legislation reflecting populist reactions to the “refugee crisis,” and judicial responses to these changes and reactions. The qualitative legal analysis is based on examples of the most important changes and responses. The article considers the populistic context of these changes, as discussed by some political scientists, who demonstrate that with the crisis, a new wave of populism—“the populist Othering of migrants”—emerged.
Literary Translations Foster an Educated Immigrant Community: The Newspaper Prosveta and Czech-American Comparisons
Authors: Pogačar Timothy
Published: August 2024

This article examines fiction, and in particular serialized translations, in the Slovenian-American newspaper Prosveta (Enlightenment) during its first decade (1916–1926) and compares it with three Czech-American newspapers in this regard. The comparisons establish—on the background of literary history and journalistic practices—the importance of fiction in immigrant newspapers at that time. The purposes of publishing translations in Prosveta are also considered as they relate to ethnic community building and an extension of nation-building in the United States. The newspaper is viewed as a community-building institution that featured significant reader contributions.
Vitomir Belaj
Authors: Pleterski Andrej
Published: August 2024

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Those Infinite, Multiform Stories without Fixity: Myth and History, a Very Long Engagement
Authors: Pobežin Gergor
Published: August 2024

This paper deals with the problematic relationship between ancient historiography and mythology, or mythological stories as historical sources for historical research. Although Greek historiography had, in a sense, already been confronted with the problem of mythological intrusions into the substance of methodologically well-developed historical procedures (as early as the 5th century BC), Roman historiography continued for a long time to critically investigate and purify the stories of the foundation myths. This paper presents a detailed analysis of some methodologically relevant passages that reveal the attitudes of individual Greek and Roman historiographers towards myth as a (non-)source. At the same time, it questions the attitude of (early) Roman historiography towards myth by examining the philosophical treatise of the 2nd/3rd century philosopher Sextus Empiricus.
Besedne zaveze v slovenskem folklornem sistemu: semiotični oris žanrskega okvira
Authors: Mrvič Rok
Published: August 2024

V razpravi je na podlagi izbora arhivskih virov, objavljenih študij in podatkov terenskih raziskav obravnavan folklorni žanrski okvir, ki služi podrobnemu opisu kulturno-jezikovne prakse besednih zavez v slovenskem folklornem sistemu. Oblikovanje nastajajočega žanrskega modela za potrebe interpretacije arhivskega gradiva ter natančnejšega in poglobljenega razumevanja sodobnega terenskega gradiva je predstavljeno na primeru treh skupin gradiva – prvo skupino sestavljajo primeri pravnih prisežnih obrazcev iz sredine 18. stoletja, drugo skupino tvorijo folklorni obrazci kletev in zavez s konca 19. stoletja, tretjo skupino pa raznoliki sodobni kratki folklorni obrazci, zbrani v 21. stoletju. Gradivo vsake od treh skupin je mogoče v veliki meri opredeliti s skupnimi semantično-pragmatičnimi kategorijami splošnega semiotičnega modela besednih zavez, ki odpira nove perspektive in izhodišča za nadaljnje folkloristične raziskave. Teksti besednih zavez v slovenščini doslej niso bili sistematično obravnavani, kljub temu da so močno prisotni v slovenskem folklornem gradivu, v katerem izkazujejo dolg obstoj ter raznoliko funkcionalnost.
Optic neuritis in Covid-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis
Authors: Liyanage Lakshika , Perera Charith
Published: August 2024

No abstract available
Chest radiographic findings in high-risk Covid-19 pneumonia patients
Authors: Kodikara Iroshani , Galabada Buddhi Anjani , Kurupparachchi Aruni Manjula
Published: August 2024

Introduction: The severity of Covid-19 pneumonia has shown a positive association with co-existing risk factors. However, the exact nature of lung involvement in high-risk Covid-19 patients is yet to be resolved. Therefore, we evaluated chest X-ray (CXR) features, temporal progression, and the factors associated with CXR severity in high-risk patients.Methods: Chest X-rays (n=289) of Covid-19 infected high-risk adults (n=228) treated at the Base Hospital Homagama were evaluated to record CXR features, their temporal progression, CXR severity score and the patient outcomes. Results: The evaluated patients (48.2% men) were in mean age of 59 (SD 15) years. The most frequent CXR features were patchy ground-glass (GG) opacities (49%) and patchy consolidations (CON) (42%); They showed bilateral (100%) involvement, superoinferior gradient (100%) and diffuse (27%), peripheral (18%) or perihilar (10%) distribution. CON was the predominant opacity among the non-survivors and GG among the survivors (χ2=14.73; p=0.001). Right lung predominant (28%) asymmetrical lung involvement was more frequent than bilateral symmetrical (16%) or left lung predominance (7%). Progression to fatal disease was significantly higher when the lung involvement is asymmetrical: right predominance: ODDs: 0.502; p=0.023; left predominance: ODDs:0.268; p=0.002. The CXRs were frequently normal in early (66%) and progressive (56%; χ2=36.64; p<0.001) stages than in peak or resolving stages. The predictors of CXR severity included age (β : 0.140; 95% CI : 0.041 - 0.233; p=0.004), male gender (β : 4.140; 95% CI : 1.452 - 6.481; p=0.003), and disease day (β : 0.622; 95% CI : 0.301 - 0.942; p<0.001). Conclusion: This study decoded the CXR features of Covid-19 pneumonia in a high-risk cohort while describing their associations.
The undesignated teacher
Authors: Ruberu Ravindra
Published: August 2024

No abstract available
Heterotopic Pregnancy Complicated by Rupture: A Case Report
Authors: Sitheeque F. , Chathuranga S. L. P. , Udupihille J.
Published: August 2024

Heterotopic pregnancies are rare occurrences of a simultaneous intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancy.  Ectopic pregnancy is not an uncommon occurrence in women of reproductive age, however heterotopic pregnancy is a rare event, with an incidence of approximately 1/30,000 of natural conceptions. With the increasing use of assisted reproduction techniques, however, the incidence increases significantly.  The main differential diagnoses for a female patient in the reproductive age group, presenting with per vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain or in shock include a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst accident or miscarriage. A high index of suspicion is necessary to detect heterotopic pregnancies during the early pregnancy period particularly in natural conception. We present a case of rupture complicating a heterotopic pregnancy in a patient with natural conception.
Acute Autoimmune Hepatitis with Amyopathic Dermatomyositis: “A Diagnostic and a Therapeutic Dilemma” : A Case Report
Authors: Maddumabandara K. , Kothalawala I. , Kaththota P. , Bowattage S.
Published: August 2024

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare, immune-mediated inflammatory liver disorder, while its acute form has a spectrum of clinical manifestations including acute-icteric AIH, acute severe AIH (AS-AIH) and AS-AIH with acute liver failure (ALF) (1). A subset of patients with dermatomyositis (DM) presents with characteristic skin findings but without muscle involvement, termed clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM). This subgroup includes patients with amyopathic DM(AMD), who are devoid of all clinical and laboratory findings of muscle involvement (2). We report a case of a previously healthy 54-year-old woman who presented with acute icteric AIH and features of AMD, rapidly progressing to AS-AIH with ALF and the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encountered while managing the patient.
Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice
Authors: Samarasinghe S. U. D. , Samarasinghe A. S.
Published: August 2024

No abstract available
Relationship Between Athletic Trainer Access, Socioeconomic Status, and Race and Ethnicity in United States Secondary Schools
Authors: Rivera Matthew J. , Willis Adrienne , Ramos Omar , Young Justin P. , Barter Eliza W. , Post Eric G. , Eberman Lindsey E.
Published: August 2024

Context

Authors of extensive research have exposed health care disparities regarding socioeconomic status (SES) and race and ethnicity demographics. Previous researchers have shown significant differences in access to athletic training services (athletic trainer [AT] access) in the secondary school setting based on SES, but with limited samples.

Objective

To investigate differences in AT access based on race and ethnicity and SES on a national scale.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Database study using secondary analysis. Data were collected from the National Center for Education Statistics, Athletic Training Location and Services database, and US Census Bureau.

Patients or Other Participants

A total of 10 983 public schools.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Descriptive data were summarized by measures of central tendency. A 1-way analysis of variance determined differences between school characteristics (median household income, percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch, percentage of White students, and percentage of non-White students) based on AT access: full-time (FT-AT), part-time (PT-AT), and no AT (no-AT). A Bonferroni pairwise comparison was used for variables with significant main effects.

Results

Across all schools included in the study, 43.8% had no-AT (n = 4812), 23.5% had PT-AT access (n = 2581), and 32.7% had FT-AT access (n = 3590). Significant effects were found between AT access and median household income (P < .001), the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch (P < .001), the percentage of White students (P < .001), and the percentage of non-White students (P < .001). Schools with FT-AT access had a higher SES than PT-AT and no-AT schools. Significant differences existed between AT access groups and the race and ethnicity of schools. Schools with FT-AT access had a significantly lower percentage of non-White students (31.3%) than schools with no-AT (46.0%; P < .001). No significant differences between FT-AT and PT-AT access based on race and ethnicity demographics presented (P ≥ .13).

Conclusions

Schools with higher SES had greater AT access, whereas schools with a higher percentage of non-White students were more likely to have no AT access, demonstrating the disparities in health care extends to athletic health care as well. To increase AT access, future initiatives should address the inequities where larger minority populations and counties of lower SES exist.
The performativity of ‘defining’ asides in the Fourth Gospel: A speech act perspective
Authors: Hobyane Risimati S.
Published: August 2024

The article investigates the performative nature of asides that aim to define or specify something in the Fourth Gospel. Despite scholars exploring the prevalence and significance of asides in this Gospel, there has been limited attention given to studying or demonstrating the pragmatic and/or performative nature of these literary devices. The assertion is that asides are not mere literary embellishments, but carry a substantial performative role for the reader. This article seeks to address this gap in the study of Johannine asides. Employing a speech act interpretive approach, the article examines the nature and potential effects (i.e., the illocutionary and perlocutionary force) of these specific asides on the reader in the Fourth Gospel. While there is a general consensus that asides are not events and therefore do not advance the plot of the story, this contribution contends that asides play a crucial role in guiding the reader towards embracing or acting on the implied author’s propositions as they engage with the narrative. The Fourth Gospel serves as an apt text to illustrate this literary phenomenon and is believed to be consistent with the Gospel’s purpose as stated in 20:31.Contribution: The article contributes to Johannine literary research by exploring and demonstrating how the implied author of the Fourth Gospel intentionally utilises various types of asides (in this case, asides that function to define or specify something) to invite the reader’s participation as they read the Gospel.