bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evolving to Science Poetry: Three Poems by Ernesto Cardenal
Authors: Cohen Jonathan
Published: January 2024

Nicaraguan poet-priest Ernesto Cardenal (1925–2020) is one of the most important Latin American poets. He developed his “exteriorist” poetics in the 1950s, much influenced by Anglo-American poets, in particular Ezra Pound, to differentiate his poetry from the prevailing subjectivist verse in Latin America. The impact of Pound’s canto technique on his work is clear, as well. Cardenal’s epic poem Cántico cósmico (Cosmic Canticle), published in 1989, is his magnum opus. This work is distinguished by his avant-garde use of science and its language, as he contemplates the entire cosmos and issues of being and non-being. Revolution is another major aspect of the poem, reflecting Cardenal’s commitment as a Christian-Marxist revolutionary. My translations of three fragments of his Cosmic Canticle selected by him are published here for the first time. They represent his focus on the origin of our planet and life on Earth.
The surgical exposure of teeth - simplest, safest and best?
Authors: Jacobs Stanley G.
Published: January 2024

The alignment of impacted teeth forms an important part of the work load in orthodontic practice and involves co-operation between the oral surgeon and the orthodontist. Any tooth in either arch may be impacted. This article concentrates on the distally impacted lower second premolar, a tooth commonly impacted, and the unerupted non-tilted lower molar which infrequently requires treatment. Cases are illustrated of teeth which were uncovered and subsequently reached the occlusal plane without orthodontic intervention. The cases form the basis for the suggestion that uncovering alone should be the first line of approach in the alignment of these impacted teeth.

The hazards of other approaches are discussed.
The periodontal health of post-orthodontic subjects
Authors: Staples Glenn , Freer Terrence J. , Basford Kaye
Published: January 2024

It has been hypothesised that orthodontic treatment is an important factor in the aetiology of periodontal disease. To test this hypothesis it was desirable to match the control group and the study group on dental awareness, plaque score and sulcus bleeding as these factors may mask the effects of orthodontic treatment. In the present investigation the study group comprised 83 subjects with an average age of 21.1 years while the control group comprised 33 subjects with an average age of 19.7 years. Intra-examiner and inter-examiner variability were tested. Differences between examiners in measuring pocket depths never exceeded one millimetre.

Results show that mean pockets depths were marginally but consistently higher in the study group than in the control group when matched for dental awareness, plaque scores and sulcus bleeding. However, in practical terms, the differences between the groups were small and should be interpreted with caution in view of the age difference between the groups. It was found that increased pocket depths at extraction sites were not a significant aspect of orthodontically treated patients.
Partial-mouth periodontal examination in post-orthodontic subjects
Authors: Staples Glenn , Freer Terrence J. , Basford Kaye
Published: January 2024

A partial-mouth recording system for periodontal disease was applied to an untreated control group and a post-orthodontic study group. The results for the two groups were substantially different.

It was found that different sites and teeth were required in the post-orthodontic group in order to raise the probability of including the deepest sulcus to greater than 85%.

While it may be postulated that orthodontic treatment alters the pattern and distribution of periodontal estimators, it is not possible to validate this hypothesis from the present data, although they might suggest it.
Case Report - Swallowed Piece of Archwire
Authors: Lee B. W.
Published: January 2024

A fifteen year old healthy, male patient contacted our office stating that whilst eating a bread roll he had swallowed a piece of orthodontic archwire. He complained of stomach pain and was advised to contact his local medical practitioner who had the area radiographed. The radiographic examination revealed the piece of archwire to be lodged in the pylorus. The patient was then referred to a consultant physician who, using a gastroscope and with the orthodontist present, to assist with supervision of the orthodontic appliance during gastroscopy and to determine that the piece removed had not undergone further fracture, removed the piece of broken archwire.

The piece of wire was forwarded to the Therapeutic Devices Branch of the Department of Community Services and Health for analysis.
Methods of Adjustments the Cost in Constructions
Authors: Ciurusniuc Cornel Adrian , Ciurusniuc-Ichimov Irina , Șerbănoiu Adrian-Alexandru
Published: January 2024

The aim of this article is to show the impact of adjustments in construction projects. The methodology and impact of costs in construction are analyzed by applying the formula for calculating the cost of price adjustments based on inflation. The cost of a project is defined by its direct and indirect costs, but in projects carried out by the state, there are adjustments to the cost. The adjustment cost is intended to take over a price increase due to changes that are not related to the project and are related to the market economy of the construction industry.
Cyclic Testing of Beam to Column Dowel Connection
Authors: Moldovan Marius George Lucian , Nedelcu Mihai
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the behaviour and failure mechanisms of beam-to-column dowel connections in precast industrial halls under lateral loads. Two large-scale cyclic tests were performed to evaluate the assembly failure and its relationship with the dowel connection. The results demonstrated that the assembly failure coincided with the dowel connection failure, governed by dowel yielding and concrete spalling of the column fork. No significant damage was observed in the concrete elements outside the connection area. The dissipative failure mechanism of the column was not achieved, indicating that this dowel connection is not capable to transmit sufficient lateral load. The maximum capacity of the dowel connection was influenced by the concrete coverage of the dowel in relation to the side of the column fork. This research serves as a basis for further investigation and potential improvements in the design and performance of connections in precast concrete structures.
Health Hazard Related to Fine Road Dust in Poland
Authors: Penkała Magdalena , Bihałowicz Jan Stefan , Rogula-Kozłowska Wioletta , Rogula-Kopiec Patrycja , Klik Barbara , Bihałowicz Joanna , Lewicka Sylwia , Olszowski Tomasz , Majewski Grzegorz
Published: January 2024

Air pollution emissions from road vehicles majorly contribute to particulate pollution. This poses significant threats to the environment and human health. Road dust contains various potentially toxic elements, which, when exposed to humans, can lead to severe illnesses such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. This study assessed adult health risks through accidental ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact associated with heavy metals (Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in road dust (with a fraction size < 0.1 mm). The analysis covers areas between sound-absorbing screens (S), in open spaces without screens (F), and at highway/express exits (E) with different surfaces: asphalt (A) and concrete (C). Results indicate the highest health risk levels are associated with Zn in road dust in S and E areas, indicating its potential negative impact on human health. When comparing results for all metals, road dust collected from A surfaces might pose a greater health risk than C surfaces. The carcinogenic risk for Cr and Ni found in road dust collected from A and C surfaces at points S, F, and E is medium. The most significant carcinogenic risk (medium-high) is associated with Cr in road dust from A surfaces in the F area, whereas the lowest risk (low-medium) for both A and C surfaces is linked to Ni exposure in the S point. The contributions of Cr and Ni highlight the need to reduce emissions of these elements in areas surrounding heavily trafficked roads.
Competitive Environment Problems and Challenges in the Pre-Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Society
Authors: Abuselidze George , Zoidze Gia
Published: January 2024

Competition and a competitive environment serve as a crucial foundation for the effective use of resources and the growth of economy, pushing enterprises to be more efficient, limit costs, and spend more in inventing and developing new goods. Customers may obtain more advantages at a lesser cost and of better quality when there is a strong competition. The competitive climate makes the state more appealing to investors, increasing the possibility of attracting local or international investment. Consumer protection and competition are critical for achieving economic growth and decreasing poverty. The jurisdiction and economic environment in which a enterprise works have a considerable impact on the quality of competition. The goal of the state and associated institutions is to encourage competition and to avoid any activities that place market participants and consumers in an unfair situation. It is also critical that the state’s activities and appropriate regulatory standards do not impose a significant burden on the business sector, since both business and consumer rights must be respected.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Compensation of Top Managers of the CSR Organizations in the Field of Tourism and Hospitality in EU
Authors: Ilić Miloš , Lepojević Vinko , Ivanović-Đukić Maja , Ljubenović Marko
Published: January 2024

This paper investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the compensation of top managers and business performances of large socially responsible companies CSRin EU in tourism and hospitality industry. By applying the methods of correlation and regression analysis on a sample of 241 large organizations in the field of tourism and hospitality, we examined whether the Covid-19 pandemic caused a decrease in the total compensation of top managers and some of their parts (basic salary and variable part of compensation) and a change in their structure in a socially responsible company in the field of tourism and hospitality in the EU and how these changes in return affected the performance of the mentioned organizations measured by return on investment ROE. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in the total compensation of top managers in the observed companies during 2020 and 2021compared to 2019, as well as that there was an increase in the share of the basic salary (to the detriment of the variable part) in the total earning of top managers in the same period. The results also showed that changes in the compensation of top managers due to the pandemic had a significant impact on the performance of large socially responsible companies in the tourism and hospitality industry in EU that they lead.
A comparison of model choice strategies for logistic regression
Authors: Karhunen Markku
Published: January 2024

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to develop and compare model choice strategies in context of logistic regression. Model choice means the choice of the covariates to be included in the model.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is based on Monte Carlo simulations. The methods are compared in terms of three measures of accuracy: specificity and two kinds of sensitivity. A loss function combining sensitivity and specificity is introduced and used for a final comparison.

Findings

The choice of method depends on how much the users emphasize sensitivity against specificity. It also depends on the sample size. For a typical logistic regression setting with a moderate sample size and a small to moderate effect size, either BIC, BICc or Lasso seems to be optimal.

Research limitations

Numerical simulations cannot cover the whole range of data-generating processes occurring with real-world data. Thus, more simulations are needed.

Practical implications

Researchers can refer to these results if they believe that their data-generating process is somewhat similar to some of the scenarios presented in this paper. Alternatively, they could run their own simulations and calculate the loss function.

Originality/value

This is a systematic comparison of model choice algorithms and heuristics in context of logistic regression. The distinction between two types of sensitivity and a comparison based on a loss function are methodological novelties.
The Triple Helix of innovation as a double game involving domestic and foreign actors
Authors: Mêgnigbêto Eustache
Published: January 2024

Purpose

The collaboration relationships between innovation actors at a geographic level may be considered as grouping two separate layers, the domestic and the foreign. At the level of each layer, the relationships and the actors involved constitute a Triple Helix game. The paper distinguished three levels of analysis: the global grouping together all actors, the domestic grouping together domestic actors, and the foreign related to only actors from partner countries.

Design/methodology/approach

Bibliographic records data from the Web of Science for South Korea and West Africa breakdown per innovation actors and distinguishing domestic and international collaboration are analyzed with game theory. The core, the Shapley value, and the nucleolus are computed at the three levels to measure the synergy between actors.

Findings

The synergy operates more in South Korea than in West Africa; the government is more present in West Africa than in South Korea; domestic actors create more synergy in South Korea, but foreign more in West Africa; South Korea can consume all the foreign synergy, which is not the case of West Africa.

Research limitations

Research data are limited to publication records; techniques and methods used may be extended to other research outputs.

Practical implications

West African governments should increase their investment in science, technology, and innovation to benefit more from the synergy their innovation actors contributed at the foreign level. However, the results of the current study may not be sufficient to prove that greater investment will yield benefits from foreign synergies.

Originality/value

This paper uses game theory to assess innovation systems by computing the contribution of foreign actors to knowledge production at an area level. It proposes an indicator to this end.
External and Internal Conflicts of the Main Character in the Movie Clouds
Authors: Leoni Ni Kadek
Published: January 2024

Ni Kadek Leoni1, I Made Suastra2, Ni Luh Putu Krisnawati3

 

Abstract : This study is entitled External and Internal Conflict of the Main Character in the Movie Clouds. The aim is to analyze the kinds of conflict and to find out the strategies of main character to manage the conflict in the movie Clouds. The documentation method also the technique used to collect the data in this study note-taking technique and qualitative descriptive method was used as a method and technique of analyzing data based on the theory by Kenney and the theory by Deetz and Stevenson . The results show two types of conflict found in Clouds movie: External and Internal Conflict. The most appear conflict in conversation is external conflict than internal conflict. The most applied conflict management shows in the movie are avoidance, compromise, and pacification because that is relevant resolution conflict to the topic in conversation.
The Challenges of the Era of Disruption and Its Impact on Islamic Educational Institutions
Authors: Bahri Saiful , Masyitoh Masyitoh , Herwina Herwina
Published: January 2024

This  article  aims  to  provide  an  overview  of  the  challenges  of  the disruption era and its impact on Islamic educational institutions today. The era of  disruption  presents  a  variety  of  rapid  changes  that  initially  occur  in  the business  world  and  industrial  sector,  then  penetrate  into  various  sectors  of human  life. There  are  various  impacts  that  need  to  be  overcome  in  order  to bring  more  optimal  results  in  accordance  with  the  target  of  educational activities.  Measurable  adaptive  steps  need  to  be  taken  by  Islamic  education institutions  to  respond  to  this  super-fast  disruption. This  article  answers  the question  of  how  the  challenges  of  educational  disruption  and  how  Islamic educational  institutions  should  respond  with  a  good  and  maximum anticipatory  and  adaptive  approach.  The  method  of  writing  this  article  is descriptive  qualitative  based  on  a  library  research  approach.  From  the  data analysis, several alternative formulas are offered to develop the management of Islamic education institutions in responding to educational disruption. The management in question includes governance, human resource management, optimization  of  educational  facilities  and  educational  actors,  namely educators, education personnel and students.
УНІВЕРСАЛЬНИЙ ЗМІСТ ЗАХІДНОЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО РАЦІОНАЛІЗМУ В ІНТЕРПРЕТАЦІЇ Ю. ГАБЕРМАСА
Authors: ДАНКАНІЧ Римма
Published: January 2024

Анотація. Метою статті є аналіз основних рис європейського раціоналізму в його претензії на універсальність в інтерпретації німецького мислителя Ю. Габермаса. Методологічними засадами дослідження є дескриптивний, феноменологічний та компаративний методи. Наукова новизна. Які ж аспекти визначають специфіку раціональності Західної культури? Західна Європа досягла неабияких результатів у своєму розвитку, починаючи з формування практичної філософії Нового часу, культурно-творчих досягнень епохи Просвітництва, коли розгортається процес раціоналізації європейських держав в контексті капіталістичної модернізації Європи. Водночас простежується процес поступової втраті просвітницьким розумом певних класичних рис, онтологічної значущості та його перетворення в контексті формування некласичної раціональності в культурно-історичний розум. Ю. Габермас розкриває сутність дискурсу епохи модерну про раціональність, який він пов’язує із Франкфуртською школою, що здійснила радикальну критику інструментального розуму в особах М. Горкгаймера, Т. Адорно, Г. Маркузе, Е. Фромма та ін., вказуючи на недостатню аргументацію і обґрунтування цієї критики. З іншого боку, Ю. Габермас розглядає теорію раціональності М. Вебера, який вважає західноєвропейський раціоналізм культурним феноменом, що має універсальне значення. Веберівську теорію раціоналізації Ю. Габермас розглядає у контексті питання про значення епохи модерну і про причини і наслідки капіталістичної модернізації суспільства, де всезагальна раціональна діяльність, раціоналізованих картин світу і раціонального способу життя, є невід’ємною його частиною. Визначається широка типологічна палітра теорії раціональності М. Вебера, це: релігійна, культурна, соціальна, етична, економічна, правова, когнітивна раціональність. Висновки. Проблема раціональності досліджується Ю. Габермасом в контексті еволюційної перспективи виникнення притаманного для Модерну розуміння світу на трьох рівнях: метатеоретичному, методологічному і емпіричному. З метою виявлення органічного зв’язку між теорією раціональності і теорією суспільства на метатеоретичному рівні Ю. Габермас показує імплікацію раціональності з актуальних сьогодні соціологічних понять дії. На методологічному рівні філософ звертає увагу на тому, що аналогічні імплікації стають наслідком з розуміння смислу змістовних підходів до об’єктної галузі соціології. Саме тому для довершення рівня аргументації необхідна теорія комунікативної дії.
ПРИСМЕРК «НЕОПАТРИСТИКИ» ТА ПРОЄКТ «ПОСТНЕОПАТРИСТИКИ»
Authors: ЛОЗОВИЦЬКИЙ Василь, протоієрей
Published: January 2024

Анотація. Метою статті є дослідження еволюції сучасної православної теології від неопатристики до постнеопатристики. Ознакою останньої є перехід православної теології початку ХХІ ст. до поліметодологічності, яка долає консерватизм та ізоляціонізм неопатристичної теології ХХ століття. Методологічними засадами дослідження стали поєднанням чотирьох тенденцій неопатристики: неохалкідонізму, неопаламізму, неопатристичного екзистенціалізму та модерної літургійної теології. У межах постнепатристики, в свою чергу, формується поліметодологічний плюралізм, в якому кожна з існуючих богословських мов претендує на тлумачення єдиного віровчення. Наукова новизна. Початок ХХІ ст. позначився появою сучасної православної постнеопатристичної теології, представники якої потребують свого вивчення. Мало досліджена сучасна богословська думка долає консерватизм та ізоляціонізм неопатристичної теології ХХ століття. Її найяскравіші представники, зокрема і в Українських реаліях, демонструють екуменічну відкритість до інших традицій, творчо користуються передовими напрацюваннями західних теологів і філософів. Висновки. У статті досліджено еволюцію сучасної православної теології від неопатристики до постнеопатристики. Було з’ясовано, що значна кількість сучасних православних теологів (Д. Гарт, К. Говорун, П. Калаїцидіс, І. Манузакіс, А. Папаніколау, О. Філоненко) відмовляються від засад неопатристичної теології і починають працювати як представники постнеопатристики. Вони демонструють екуменічну відкритість до інших християнських традицій, зближаються з досягненнями сучасних західних теологів. Визначним є й те, що більш творчим стає використання патристичних джерел, теологи виходять за вузькі межі досліджень «апофатичної теологї» чи (нео)паламітського розрізнення між «сутністю» та енергіями та звертаються до інших горизонтів патристичної думки. Крім того, урізноманітненим та глибоким стає залучення сучасними православними теологами здобутків філософії. Відтак, на перетині теологічних і філософських напрямків, проєктів та рухів початку ХХІ ст. постали такі теології, що демонструють особливе творче різноманіття богословських пошуків та відкриттів сучасних мислителів.
ПРИРОДА І СУТНІСТЬ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ
Authors: ПАВЛОВ Валерій
Published: January 2024

Анотація. Метою статті є пошук відповідей на питання про природу інформації, причини її існування, сутність, особливості буття у неживій та живій природі і суспільстві. Методологічні засади дослідження. Аналіз літератури, присвячений інформації, дає підстави щонайменше для трьох висновків:1) одні автори свідомо (чи несвідомо) – і це досить поширено – ігнорують контекст методології при осмисленні даного утворення; 2) інші, хоч і звертаються до нього, не дотримуються методологічної послідовності при формулюванні базових положень і висновків. Як результат, дуже часто має місце зміщення акцентів і суперечливість у трактуванні інформації; 3) лише зрідка можна прочитати матеріал методологічного спрямування щодо природи інформації та специфіки її існування. Автор статті виходить з того, що методологічні засади дослідження інформації свої витоки мають в онтології, передусім у філософському вченні про об’єктивний характер світу, рух як спосіб його існування та відображення як атрибут матерії. Наукова новизна. Проводиться ідея, що інформація – невід’ємна складова довкілля, яка знаходиться в одному ряду з рухом, простором, часом. Аргументується позиція, відповідно до якої інформація по-різному представлена на трьох рівнях дійсності: в неживій та живій природі і суспільстві. Зрозуміти специфіку її існування на цих рівнях можна лише з позицій відображення як універсальної здатності матерії. Запропонований підхід дозволяє зафіксувати, яку роль (і як саме) виконує інформація на кожному з трьох виділених вище рівнів. Окрема увага приділена співвідношенню понять «інформація» і «знання». Показано за яких умов інформація може набути статусу знання. Зроблено висновок про діалектичну тотожність даних термінів: знання – це завжди інформація про щось, але не кожна інформація є знанням. Висновки. Інформація – складне, різнопланове утворення, яке у своєму багатоманітні присутнє у всіх сферах довкілля. З особливою силою заявляє про себе в життєдіяльності індивідів, всіх соціальних груп, суспільства в цілому. Її роль неухильно зростає впродовж людської історії. Не випадково термін «інформаційне суспільство» активно використовується в літературі для позначення постіндустріального етапу розвитку цивілізації.
Food oral immunotherapy and eosinophilic esophagitis: Complication or comorbidity?
Authors:   Department Of Allergy Section, Hospital General Universitario, C/ Obispo R. Torija S/n. Ciudad Real. CP 13005, Spain, Torrijos Elisa Gómez
Published: January 2024

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a treatment for immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy (IgE-FA) where patients consume increasing amounts of food they are allergic to, reducing sensitivity. Allergens treated with OIT include cow milk (CM), egg, and lipid transfer protein (LTP). LTPs are the primary cause of food allergy in adults in Mediterranean European countries
Regulatory Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi and Helper Bacteria Associations in P and N Dynamics in Agriculture
Authors:   Division Of Microbiology, ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India, Sangwan Seema
Published: January 2024

Interactions among microflora and plants represent a major pillar in rhizosphere biology for improving soil fertility and crop productivity. As the most important macronutrients in soil, the availability of Phosphorous (P) and Nitrogen (N) significantly affects plant growth and yield, across crops, and around the globe. In soil, bacteria and fungi constitute the major groups of microbes, existing, both as free-living and in symbiotic/ loose associations with other living forms, which find use as biofertilizers in integrated nutrient management
A SIMULATION-BASED METHOD TO QUANTIFY DAYLIGHT EXPOSURE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ONSET OF MYOPIA IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: De Groot S. , Brembilla E. , Price L. , Khazova M. , Eijkelenboom A. , Turrin M. , Dahlmann-Noor A.
Published: January 2024

Myopia is on the rise worldwide and its onset can be triggered by environmental factors, including light exposure. Guaranteeing an adequate exposure to daylight is particularly important for young children, whose eyes need the best conditions for a healthy development. Monitoring and assessing light levels in school buildings is therefore paramount for studies on myopia but it can prove challenging. This paper paves the way for the use of climate-based daylight simulation as a tool to complement field studies on myopia. Existing simulation tools were found to characterise vertical spot illuminance with an acceptable error range (rMBE=8,7%; rMAE=35,4%), as well as cumulative daily illuminance (rMBE=-10%; rMAE=12,6%). Spectral simulation resulted instead in larger errors, mostly for wavelengths at the edges of the visible range, previously found to be important factors in the onset of myopia. Despite current limitations, simulation tools could become an essential support for future research on myopia.
Produksi Dan Mutu Benih Bayam Hijau (Amaranthus hybridus L.) pada Aplikasi Pupuk Boron dan Pemangkasan Pucuk
Authors: Azizah Maria , Rosantika Mela
Published: January 2024

Bayam hijau adalah salah satu komoditi hortikultura populer di Indonesia. Produktivitas bayam dapat dijaga dengan menjaga ketersediaan benih bermutu. Produksi benih yang tinggi dapat dicapai dengan baik dengan menerapkan teknis budidaya yang tepat termasuk pemupukan dan pemangkasan pucuk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh aplikasi pupuk boron dan pemangkasan pucuk pada produksi dan mutu benih bayam hijau. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus - November 2022 di Munder, Yosowilangun, Kabupaten Lumajang. Penelitian dilaksanakan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok Faktorial yang terdiri dari dua faktor yaitu pemangkasan pucuk yang terdiri dari 3 taraf (T1: 15 cm, T2: 25 cm dan T3: 35 cm) dan dosis pupuk boron terdiri dari 3 taraf  (B1: 1 kg/ha, B2: 1,5 kg/ha dan B3: 2 kg/ha). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemangkasan pucuk tidak berpengaruh pada parameter produksi benih yaitu bobot benih per tanaman produksi benih per plot, produksi benih per hektare dan bobot 1000 butir benih. Pemangkasan pucuk memberikan pengaruh sangat nyata pada parameter kecepatan tumbuh (20,15 %) dan daya berkecambah (93,69 %). Dosis pupuk boron 2 kg/ha (B3) menunjukkan hasil paling baik pada parameter bobot benih per tanaman (12,78 gram), produksi benih per plot (329,87 gram), produksi benih per hektare (616,45 kg) dan bobot 1000 butir (0,829 gram), namun tidak memberikan pengaruh yang nyata pada parameter kecepatan tumbuh dan daya berkecambah.
Analysis of Road Safety in terms of Management and Traffic Safety in Palembang (Case Study of Colonel H. Burlian Road, Palembang)
Authors: Byllardo Andriyan Agiyah , Andarini Desheila , Novrikasari Novrikasari , Lestari Mona , Camelia Anita , Utama Feranita , Andarwiza Siti Noverizky
Published: January 2024

Road traffic accidents are the ninth leading cause of death and are responsible for 2.2% of all deaths globally. Road safety audits are one way to anticipate traffic accidents. These accidents generally occur due to various causes collectively, including: humans, road conditions, and road completeness. The objective of this study is to conduct a Road Safety Analysis in the Management and Traffic Safety Aspects of Kolonel H. Burlian Street in Palembang. The research used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach as well as interview methods and HIRARC analysis. There are six informants with two main informants and four regular informants. The results showed that along the Kolonel H. Burlian Street, the road geometry was still not suitable for vehicles due to the road conditions that had many holes to the bumps, the completeness of traffic signs was sufficiently fulfilled because they had poor conditions such as road markings in faded conditions or covered with patches.
Sostenibilidad de sistemas agroforestales de café, cacao y ganadería en las provincias de Sucumbíos y Orellana
Authors: Vizuete-Montero Marco Omar
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la sostenibilidad de los sistemas agroforestales de café, cacao y ganadería en las provincias de Sucumbíos y Orellana de la Amazonía ecuatoriana. Se trabajó con una muestra de 31 fincas, se utilizó la metodología de evaluación participativa de productores con un muestreo estratificado aleatorio simple. Los resultados mostraron que las fincas se clasificaron en tres tipologías: tipología 1(0.5 a 5 ha), tipología 2 (5 a 10 ha.) y tipología 3 (más de 10 ha) todas tenían de 1 a 3 rubros de cultivo. Las fincas que alcanzaron los mayores indicadores fueron las de la tipología 2, en el indicador económico estas fincas sobresalieron para los subindicadores diversificación de la producción, diversificación para la venta y accesos a créditos. Para el indicador ecológico destacaron en los sub indicadores restos orgánicos en el suelo, diversificación de cultivos y calidad de suelo; mientras tanto, para el indicador sociocultural destacaron en los sub indicadores acceso a la salud, vivienda e interacción social, y en el indicador tecnológico los de mayor sostenibilidad fueron las fincas de tipología 3 con los sub indicadores transferencia de tecnología, equipos y herramientas y componente animal en el sistema. Finalmente, se concluye que todas las fincas alcanzan un Índice de Sostenibilidad General (ISGen ≥ 2.5) concluyendo que todas las fincas están dentro del valor de sostenibilidad recomendado.
Evaluación fisicoquímica, sensorial y microbiológica de la mermelada de maracuyá (Passiflora edulis Sims) y camote, Piura
Authors: Palacios Dember A. , Palacios Pedro M. , Sosa-León José L.
Published: January 2024

El estudio tuvo por finalidad determinar las características fisicoquímicas, sensoriales y microbiológicas de la mermelada de camote amarillo y maracuyá. El diseño utilizado en la investigación fue DCA para los atributos fisicoquímicos y un DBCA para las características sensoriales con arreglo factorial de 3 x 3, donde las variables estudiadas fueron: pulpa (50 Maracuyá: 50 Camote, 60 Maracuyá: 40 Camote y 70 Maracuyá: 30 Camote) y nivel de pectina (0.15; 0.25 y 0.5%). Los resultados mostraron que los parámetros fisicoquímicos fueron: pH: 2.90 – 2.96, grados Brix: 65.3 – 66.3, densidad: 1.19 – 1.33 g/ml y acidez titulable de 1.48 – 1.51%. Por otro lado, T4 fue el tratamiento mejor calificado por los panelistas, ubicándose en la escala sensorial “me gustó moderadamente”. En conclusión, T4 y todos los tratamientos cumplen con la Norma Técnica Peruana para mermeladas de frutas (NTP 203.047, 2017) y la Norma Sanitaria Peruana (Resolución Ministerial N° 591-MINSA/2008).
Design a Chicken Coop Monitoring System Based on the Internet of Things
Authors: Syani Mamay , Despawana  , Ahmad Firdaus Eryan , Mulyana Dadan
Published: January 2024

Internal and external factors greatly influence the optimal breeding of chickens in the maintenance of chickens, with temperature and humidity being one of the external factors that greatly influences. Improper ambient temperature can cause losses to the chicken farmer as well as a decrease in productivity, while in practice it is necessary to monitor or check the control consistently to monitor the temperature of the coop. Temperature and humidity monitoring  manually are less efficient, so the tools in this study aim to help farmers to facilitate monitoring that can be done through devices with accurate results. This tool is assisted by a DHT11 sensor, lamps, fans, and LCD in temperature monitoring. supported by the application of IoT, which makes it easier to monitor via devices. Test results on components and software show that all devices and software can function as they should. The data from the experimental test results of 15 tests conducted in the laboratory indicate that the tool can detect an average relay delay time of 1 of 0.836 seconds, the lamp in response to the temperature drop of 1.271 seconds, the delay from relay 2 by 0.466 seconds, and the fan in response to the temperature increase of 0.596 seconds.
Peningkatan Efektivitas Operasional Melalui Implementasi ITIL V3 Pada Sistem Informasi“New Modern” Dengan Fokus Service Operation (Studi Kasus: CV Cahaya Makmur Abadi)
Authors: Tarwoto  , Selina Isni Setiasih  , Ragilah Ismiyati  , Afilda Trisetya Riziana  , Uthana Kalyana Mitha  , Devi Yunita Saputri
Published: January 2024

Cv Cahaya Makmur Abadi is a modern cotton distributor company located in Banyumas. Currently, Cv Cahaya Makmur Abadi is facing several operational issues in using the New Modern system. To enhance operational effectiveness, this research implements the ITIL V3 framework, particularly in the service operation domain, which includes Event Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Request Fulfillment, and Access Management. It is expected that through the implementation of ITIL V3, the issues faced by Cv Cahaya Makmur Abadi can be minimized, and the company's operations can run more efficiently and effectively. In addressing the challenges encountered during the operation of the New Modern System at Cv Cahaya Makmur Abadi, the author recommends the use of the ITIL V3 approach in the Service Operation section. ITIL V3 is a framework that can help improve the operational effectiveness of information systems. Although an analysis has been conducted, there are still some areas within the Service Operation domain that need improvement.
Omníbona y otras obras del momento. Una utopía en busca de autor
Authors:   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (España), García Pinilla Ignacio J.
Published: January 2024

This paper examines some works that can be related in some way to the Castilian utopia Omníbona, which has come down to us anonymously in the only surviving testimony. The aim is to make progress in determining the cultural, political and social environment in which the work arose. Some coincidences between Omníbona and works by Erasmus of Rotterdam, Juan Luis Vives, Alejo Venegas del Busto, Bartolomé de las Casas, Gregorio de Pesquera and Juan Bernal Díaz de Luco, among others, are proposed. Finally, the reforming spirit of the latter is particularly close to that of Omníbona.
Verdad y mentira en política: Omníbona y la tradición socrática y utópica
Authors:   Universidad de Sevilla (España), Pérez García Rafael M.
Published: January 2024

The present article studies the concept of truth in Omníbona, the first castilian utopia, and its relationships with Plato’ s Republica and More’ s Utopia. Thanks to this, it is posible to understand Omníbona as a fundamental work of Western political thought.
A simbologia da cores no Horto do Esposo / La simbología de los colores en el Horto do Esposo
Authors:   Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal), Chambel Pedro Alexandre de Sacadura
Published: January 2024

O Horto do Esposo é um tratado religioso e moral de tendência ascética do final do século xiii ou inícios do xiv. Nele, o autor, possivelmente um monge, fala dos benefícios da leitura das Sagradas escrituras e condena a vida mundana e os prazeres a ela ligados por meio de múltiplos exemplos. O texto comporta uma acentuada vertente simbólica que apela à sua decifração. As cores encontram-se nele citadas com conteúdos simbólicos-alegóricos, permitindo-nos a análise das suas funções e significados contribuir para o estudo das simbologias das cores na literatura medieval galego-portuguesa. A análise comparativa com as conotações das colorações referidas em outras duas obras medievais divulgadas mesmo espaço geográfico, assim como com os simbolismos apresentados para as cores por outros autores, permitirão sublinhar as singularidades do Horto do Esposo ou a sua veiculação com a tradição.
Economía y (como) ficción en la Inglaterra del siglo xvi: usura, depreciación, inflación y circulación del capital
Authors:   Universidad de Jaén (España), López-Peláez Casellas Jesús
Published: January 2024

The present work stems from the analogies/homologies existing between the linguistic and the economic realms, which are ontologically considered as similar: systems of symbolic representation sharing similar dynamics of meaning production and retrieval. These similarities become apparent already in the 16th century, when the first early modern (proto) economic writers examine such notions as usury and money lending; debasement; inflationary processes; and the various approaches to money circulation and accumulation. It will be argued that these processes were not only examined by 16th century proto-economic authors, but they also articulated various aesthetic and literary productions, mostly in drama and poetry of the 1500s.
La configuración literaria de los líderes castellanos e indígenas en las crónicas de conquista canaria y novohispana
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (México), Rivas Mejía Alma Irene
Published: January 2024

The chronicles of conquests are documents that serve as a tool to understand the series of events that took place during the expansionist period of the Spanish Crown; nevertheless, they are not entirely objective since they also follow different political and literary criteria. From this perspective, the study of the main characters of the chronicles allows us to comprehend how the history and the narrative of the wars for conquest were built and the place the literary texts took in the construction of the imagery surrounding the principal figures of the conquerors and indigenous leaders and in what aspects their characterization in the chronicles written in the Canary Islands and in New Spain coincide; since they are part of the same historical continuum and present many similarities in the narrative style, even though they were written in different territories. Keywords: Chronicles of Conquest, Canary Island
Magnitude and Factors Associated with Partner and Family-Based Index Case HIV Testing Among Clients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy Follow-ups at Holeta Health Centre, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Seyoum Fikadu , Belachew Gosaye , Beyene Gutu Belay , Atinafu Wabi Temesgen
Published: January 2024

Background: Index clients are HIV-positive individuals at HIV Testing and Counselling Centres who were enrolled in treatment, care, and support services. Most of the index cases did not test hard-to-reach groups, including children and adult sexual partners. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude and factors associated with partner and family-based index case HIV testing among HIV-positive clients who are on Anti-Retroviral Therapy and follow up at Holeta Health Centre, Ethiopia, 2022 G.C.
Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 316 selected individuals using simple random sampling techniques. The data was collected using structured questionnaires. The data were entered into EPI Info version 7.14 and then exported to SPSS version 24 for analysis. Bivariate logistic regression was used for each independent variable to check its association with the dependent variable. All variables with a P-value <0.25 in bivariate analysis were entered into a multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors independently associated with the dependent variables with a P value <0.05 were considered statistically significant factors and an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to measure the strength of the association.
Result: This study showed that among the study participants, 86.8% had tested a partner and 92.9% had tested at least one child. Marital Status (AOR = 0.06 CI: 0.02-0.21), duration on ART (AOR = 2.71 CI: 1.17–6.25), and disclosure status (AOR = 4.26 CI: 1.21–15.05) were identified to be significantly associated with partner- and family-based index case HIV testing.
Conclusion: This study showed that most of the study participants had tested with a partner and at least one child. Partner and family-based index case HIV testing has a significant association with marital status, duration on ART, and disclosure status of index cases.
Polish view of the Contemporary Orthodox Church Law – problems on the way to systematization
Authors: Ławreszuk Marek , Makal Piotr
Published: January 2024

Orthodox church law is comprised of elements that regulate the life of the Church at various levels. The theological decisions, oroses, canons and canonical letters, which concern the Church globally, obviously focus on doctrine. Still, they also characterize the theological aspects of ecclesiology, primarily expressed in the Orthodox Church’s fundamental confession of faith – the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. Although a number of the canons of the ecumenical councils and of the Holy Fathers, historical and contemporary resolutions passed by various local Orthodox Churches and other ecclesiastical authorities and institutions pertain to the universal sphere in many aspects, the vast majority of them set specific organizational standards of church life in the local perspective: the local Church, basic administrative units (dioceses, metropolises or exarchates), but above all in basic organizational structures, which include parishes and monasteries. This article presents the problems experienced when systematising contemporary Orthodox church law. This research aims to present a model for systematizing church law and to direct further research towards a comprehensive systemization of church law, including both the universal code and the legislation of specific Orthodox autocephalous churches. The methodology of this work is based on analysing legal acts and analyses already conducted by authoritative canonists. While focusing on the legal code of the autocephalous churches, the following questions were addressed: discrepancies resulting from the source corpuses adopted in various local churches and the lack or omission of information on significant organizational and systemic issues. The difficulties presented in this article provoke further research into organizing Orthodox church law. The fundamental problem is the absence of a standardized legal code for the universal Orthodox Church and a standardized compilation of ecclesiastical laws to be applied in autocephalous churches. The provisions of universal church law do not sufficiently organize issues of mutual intra-church relations, and in particular, the obligations and boundaries of the prerogatives of local autocephalous church structures. This process of systematization should include updating legal provisions by means of recognizing provisions that have been canonically repealed by later canons of the same rank or higher as invalid.
Prevalência e perfil de resistência aos carbapenêmicos de Enterobacterales isoladas de aspirado traqueal de pacientes internados em um hospital universitário
Authors: Silva Melina Costa Rusth e , Meurer Igor Rosa , Vicenti Camila Medeiros , Junqueira Maria de Lourdes , Lima Josânia da Silva , Fochat Romário Costa , Souza Bruna Milagres de , Silva Marcio Roberto , Garcia Patrícia Guedes
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de Enterobacterales isoladas de amostras de aspirado traqueal e sua resistência aos carbapenêmicos de pacientes internados em um hospital universitário. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo que analisou culturas positivas de bactérias isoladas de amostras de aspirado traqueal, de pacientes internados em um hospital universitário localizado no município de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brasil, no período de janeiro de 2020 a dezembro de 2022. Resultados: Entre as culturas de aspirado traqueal analisadas, 764 foram positivas para bactérias, das quais 197 (25,84%) eram de linhagens de Enterobacterales. Deste total, 98 (49,75%) apresentaram resistência aos antimicrobianos da classe dos carbapenêmicos (Imipenem, Meropenem e Ertapenem). Entre essas linhagens resistentes, a espécie Klebsiella pneumoniae foi a mais prevalente, com 52 isolados (53,06%). Dentre as linhagens confirmadas para carbapenemase, 87,91% foram detectadas como sendo do tipo Serino-carbapenemase e o restante como Metalo-β-lactamases. Conclusão: Klebsiella pneumoniae foi a principal espécie de Enterobacterales isolada de amostras de aspirado traqueal, e que apresentou maiores taxas de resistência aos carbapenêmicos; entre as carbapenemases houve predomínio das serino-carbapenemase. Nesse contexto, destaca-se o papel relevante do laboratório de microbiologia no suporte a tomada de decisão por parte dos profissionais de saúde e gestores hospitalares.
Neuroprotection: Surgical approaches in traumatic brain injury
Authors: Buccilli Barbara , Alan Albert , Aljeradat Baha’ Ghandi , Shahzad Akmal , Almealawy Yasser F. , Chisvo Nathan Simbarashe , Ennabe Michelle , Weinand Martin
Published: January 2024

Background:

This review is centered on the pivotal role of surgical interventions within the comprehensive management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Surgical strategies are indispensable components of TBI care, encompassing primary injury management and the alleviation of secondary injury processes, including the handling of intracranial hemorrhages (ICHs), contusions, and mass lesions.

Methods:

A systematic review was carried out by searching databases including PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. The inclusion criteria involved studies discussing surgical strategies for TBI, with a focus on primary injury management, ICHs, contusions, and mass lesions. More recent articles were prioritized, and data were synthesized to assess the impact of surgical interventions on TBI outcomes.

Results:

The evolution of surgical technologies has heralded a transformation in TBI management. These advancements encompass minimally invasive procedures, neuroimaging-guided surgeries, and robotic-assisted techniques, all geared toward optimizing patient outcomes.

Conclusion:

Surgical interventions within TBI care present unique challenges, such as timing considerations, patient selection criteria, and postoperative care. This review underscores the critical significance of multidisciplinary collaboration among neurosurgeons, neurologists, and critical care specialists. Such collaboration is essential to tailor surgical strategies to the individualized needs of patients. Moreover, the review highlights emerging trends in TBI surgery and underscores the ongoing imperative of research endeavors aimed at refining surgical protocols and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.