bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter pada Pembelajaran Tematik di Kelas IV Selama Pembelajaran Daring
Authors: Anagari Yesi Wulaning , Sutarno Sutarno , Khotimah Khusnul
Published: June 2022

Abstract: This study aims to describe the planning, implementation, and evaluation in implementing strengthening character education in thematic learning in grade IV during online learning. To achieve this goal, the research uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenology type of research. The data collected in the form of observations, interviews, and documentation using data analysis techniques Milles and Huberman. The results showed that in planning the teacher instilled five character values ​​in sub-theme 2 of learning 6. In the implementation the teacher only applied two character values ​​in each lesson. While in the evaluation, the assessment is carried out by the teacher by assessing spiritual attitudes and social attitudes.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsiakan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi dalam mengimplementasi penguatan pendidikan karakter pada pembelajaran tematik di kelas IV selama pembelajaran daring. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian fenomenologi. Data yang dikumpulkan berupa hasil observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan menggunakan teknik analisis data Milles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada perencanaan guru menanamkan lima nilai karakter pada subtema 2 pembelajaran 6. Pada pelaksanaan guru menerapkan dua nilai karakter dalam setiap pembelajarannya. Sedangkan pada evaluasi, penilaian dilakukan guru dengan menilai sikap spiritual dan sikap sosial.
El debate en torno al control de constitucionalidad de los tratados en el derecho peruano (1979-2019)
Authors: Pazo Pineda‍ Óscar Andrés
Published: June 2022

Las constituciones de 1979 y 1993 marcaron la era de la apertura del ordenamiento peruano al derecho internacional. De este modo, se incorporaron cláusulas inéditas, las cuales regulaban el rango de los tratados, el derecho de acceder ante organismos o tribunales internacionales, y cuál era la función del operador al advertir que un instrumento internacional era contrario a alguna ley interna. Sin embargo, uno de los temas que ha pasado desapercibido es el relativo al control de constitucionalidad de los tratados. Las constituciones peruanas han oscilado entre establecer la falta de competencia de los tribunales para conocer esta clase de casos, a la fórmula contraria de brindar al Tribunal Constitucional la posibilidad de examinar demandas en contra de tratados en vigor. Este artículo busca explorar las razones que impulsaron a los constituyentes a adoptar estas fórmulas, y qué reformas son necesarias para respetar los compromisos internacionales del Estado peruano.
Optimization of GLP-1 Coated Micelle Formulation for Pancreatic Beta-cell-selective Induction of Autophagy
Authors: Patel Anish P. , Novak Alissa N. , Chakravarthula Tanmaye N. , Alves Nathan J. , Linnemann Amelia K.
Published: June 2022

Background and Hypothesis: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a progressive disease in which the insulin-producing beta-cells of the pancreas are damaged by autoimmune attack, often associated with accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the early pathogenesis of disease. Autophagy is an endogenous response to protect against ROS-induced damage and promote beta-cell survival. Previous research has demonstrated that beta-cell autophagy is impaired in T1D, making autophagy a potential therapeutic target. We hypothesize that rapamycin, an mTOR inhibitor that stimulates autophagy, can be selectively delivered to and internalized by islet beta-cells through the encapsulation of drug in GLP-1 coated polymeric micelles.
Project Methods: We first validated and optimized the formulation of the GLP-1 coated micelles by evaluating key steps in the process: initial solvent removal and dissolution of GLP-1-conjugated lipid components. The solvent removal step involved assessment of evaporation and lyophilization, and the dissolution step involved determining solubility of conjugated lipid in methanol, chloroform, and a mixture of the two solvents.
Results: We utilized high-performance liquid chromatography to validate solubility in a 70:30 mixture of methanol and chloroform, and we have determined that yield of conjugated lipid in the final micelle solution can be increased from 4% to 80% by using lyophilization as the solvent removal technique in place of evaporation.
Potential Impact: The next step in this project will be to treat beta-cells with GLP-1 coated micelles containing rapamycin in vitro and to evaluate uptake and action of rapamycin within the beta-cell. The overall aim of this project is to establish the use of a targeted nanoparticle drug system in the preclinical setting with the goal of future T1D treatment application.
The Impact of Ownership Structure on CSR Disclosure: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Nugraheni Peni , Indrasari Arum , Hamzah Noradiva
Published: June 2022

Research aims: When stakeholders want to invest in a company, CSR is one of the concerns. Thus, this study aims to examine the effect of ownership structure on corporate social responsibility disclosure in Indonesian companies. The ownership structure in this study consisted of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, public ownership, and foreign ownership.Design/Methodology/Approach: The samples in this study were companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange from 2017 to 2019 that belonged to the sensitive industry category. The ownership structure comprised managerial ownership, institutional ownership, public ownership, and foreign ownership. CSR disclosure was measured using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The data were then analyzed using panel data regression.Research findings: The results showed that institutional ownership positively affected CSR disclosure, while managerial, foreign, and public ownership did not affect CSR disclosure. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The company’s organs, including ownership structure, are expected to encourage companies to be more active in conducting CSR and disclosing it in company reports. However, while many ownership structures do not affect CSR, stakeholders and regulators need to encourage other instruments that can be used to increase CSR disclosure.
FRONTEIRAS MÚLTIPLAS E PARADOXAIS
Authors: C. Albuquerque José Lindomar
Published: June 2022

O artigo apresenta uma perspectiva de estudos sobre fronteiras nacionais que busca pensar o caráter heterogêneo e paradoxal de diversas realidades fronteiri¬ças. Discute especialmente a multiplicidade de abordagens situacionais das fronteiras e os para
IMPACTO DO PPTAL NA DEMARCAÇÃO DE TERRAS INDÍGENAS NA AMAZÔNIA LEGAL
Authors: Junior Isaias Montanari
Published: June 2022

Este artigo apresenta como tema o impacto do PPTAL – Programa Inte¬grado de Proteção das Terras Indígenas na Amazônia Legal na demarcação de terras indígenas no Brasil. Aborda como a formatação de um programa financiado pelos sete mais ricos países com o objetivo de proteger a maior floresta tropical do mundo, o PPG7 – Programa Piloto para Proteção das Florestas Tropicais do Brasil, cujo âmbito surge o PPTAL com o escopo de regularizar fundiariamente as terras dos povos indígenas. A política indigenista brasileira é demonstrada por meio das regras jurídicas estabelecidas na Consti¬tuição Federal e Leis Infraconstitucionais, todavia, somente é efetivada com o aporte dos recursos e saberes do PPTAL, um programa de cooperação internacional.

Palavras-chave

PPTAL; Demarcação de terras indígenas; cooperação internacional.
Mid term outcome of total knee arthroplasty using sub vastus approach and mobile bearing rotating platform implant design: A prospective study
Authors: John Sam Babu , Ashraf Mohammed
Published: June 2022

In orthopaedic surgery, long-term outcome and prognosis are very crucial. Surgical methods to the knee joint and its surrounding structures vary, but they are all designed to provide the best access to a pathological area while protecting vital surrounding tissues. A perfectly aligned knee is required for installing a rotating platform device, which MPA can easily create. The subvastus method, on the other hand, allows for a perfect lateral exposure and a completely positioned knee.

Currently, the medial patellar approach is favoured for Total Knee Replacement, however our theory suggests that the lateral corner can be better viewed with the subvastus approach, making it a superior option for Rotating Platform Device insertion in varus, valgus, and stiff knee situations.

To determine the outcome of subvastus approach in all types of knee pathologies using mobile bearing rotating platform implant design.

We conducted prospective analysis of patients with limited preoperative ROM (flexion ≤90°) of the knee who underwent TKA using subvastus approach and presenting the 6 months results. There were a total 60 patients (60 knees) with mean age 63 (range 49–79 years) years. The mean preoperative flexion was 44°.

Postoperatively knee flexion improved by mean 95° (P < 0.05) which was significant as assed by paired t-test. The mean knee society score improved from 34 (range 20–60) preoperative to 78 (range 70–90) postoperatively (P < 0.05).

Our findings show that employing the subvastus method, gratifying TKA results can be achieved in varus, valgus, and stiff knee cases with restricted preoperative ROM while maintaining the benefits of early mobilisation, reduced post-operative discomfort, and patient satisfaction.
Readability and quality assessment of online information on Lisfranc complex injuries
Authors: Hidayat Yasir , Qadeer Muhammad Abrar , D’Souza Lester G
Published: June 2022

In this age of digital and social media, online health information is easily accessible. Patients are more likely to be fully aware and averse of their underlying health condition. This makes it paramount to have quality and easily comprehensible information available to general public. The goal of this study is to evaluate the readability and quality of information available on the Internet relating to Lisfranc complex injuries.

To identify potential web sites, five most common internet search engines, Google, Bing, Yahoo, Yandex and Duck Duck go were used and a search for "Lisfranc complex injuries" and “Lisfranc fractures” was performed on each. 98 web sites were reviewed. Quality of information was assessed by DISCERN tool, Journal of American Medical Association benchmark criteria, JAMA and Health on the Net code (HON) while readability was analysed with Flesch Reading Ease score (FRES), Flesch Kincaid Grade level (FKG) and Gunning Fog Index (GFI) scores.

After removing duplicates, 98 web sites were identified and analysed. Only 17% of the websites were Health on the Net Code Certified. HON-code certified websites demonstrated higher quality information than those without the code. They also achieved signiﬁcantly greater JAMA scores. 97% of the websites were above the recommended 6 grade readability level. Flesch readability ease score of more than 80 websites (81%) was below 60 which makes them fairly difficult to read by public.

Like other orthopaedic problemsonline information on Lisfranc injuries is of dubious quality. Most of the available information is either set at an academic level standard that is too difficult to comprehend by an average layman person or its too deficient. As a result, the need of hour is to have simple, reliable and quality assured online information available to the patient.
Становление Школы славянских исследований (1915-1919) и российское зарубежье
Authors: Tribunskiy Pavel
Published: June 2022

This article is dedicated to the activities of Russia Abroad while The School of Slavonic Studies was coming into being (1915-1919). I propose that representatives of Russia Abroad played a pivotal role in the establishment of Russian Studies at The School of Slavonic Studies, which became the prevailing part of the curriculum. The teaching of the Russian language at King’s College London was part of the training of Oriental language specialists who took part in the exams for official positions in the Indian Civil Service, as well as in the British army. A radical change in the teaching of “Russian” and, more broadly, “Slavic” subjects occurred in 1915, when The School of Slavonic Studies was established at the college. During the formation of the School, the boundaries of the curriculum were outlined, the first teachers recruited, and classes and public lectures begun. Representatives of Russia Abroad, the most numerous of the teachers, turned out to be the most active figures of the new School, according to the results of their activities. Their valuable work at the School in the early years was overshadowed by Bernard Pares’ larger-scale projects.
Wojciech Krzysztof Świątkiewicz jako socjolog moralności
Authors: Adamczyk Tomasz , Mariański Janusz
Published: June 2022

Prof. Wojciech Krzysztof Świątkiewicz jest przede wszystkim socjologiem kultury i socjologiem religii. W swoich rozważaniach teoretycznych i w badaniach empirycznych podejmował także ważne zagadnienia mieszczące się w ramach socjologii moralności. W niniejszym artykule zostały omówione z tej dziedziny następujące zagadnienia: socjologia Dekalogu, socjologia postaw prospołecznych młodzieży i osób dorosłych oraz socjologia moralności życia małżeńskiego i rodzinnego. W Polsce wielu socjologów religii w swoich badaniach empirycznych przyjmuje moralność jako ważny wymiar (dymensja) religijności. Do nich należy także i profesor Świątkiewicz, łączący w swoich badaniach empirycznych obydwie perspektywy socjologiczne.
Sino-American Rivalry in Space—Selected Strategic and Political Issues
Authors: Czajkowski Marek
Published: June 2022

This article will describe three closely intertwined aspects of space rivalry between the U.S. and China against the background of their general relationship. The first refers to strategic considerations related to the military as a tool of global influence. The second covers the process of securitisation of the Chinese advancement in space applications in the United States. And finally, we will address the competition for international prestige, which is one of the essential factors of Sino-American relations.
The Transformation of Social Bonds During a Period of Intensified Online Studying and Work Caused by the SARS-CoV2 Pandemic—the Case of Poland
Authors: Kołodziej Arkadiusz , Kołodziej-Durnaś Agnieszka
Published: June 2022

Classic sociology evaluates and explores changes in social bonds. The last discussion on significant changes in social bonds at Polish universities took place when they experienced a deep transformation after the collapse of communism in Eastern and Central Europe in 1989. Thirty years later, the period of lockdown triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has provided an interesting opportunity to examine how social order is created and social bonds developed without direct, face-to-face interactions. The authors use the schema of social bond formation by Jan Szczepański to analyze the nature of the stages and elements of social bonds built during a time of enforced indirect methods of teaching, studying, working and communicating in general. The article presents the results of research (survey CAWI) conducted on a sample of 555 students of three Polish universities representing various fields of study (divided in the article into two categories: technical and non-technical). The results exhibit the significance of gender and the field of study in adjusting to the new circumstances of online learning including the impeded process of creating social bonds (especially at the very beginning of studies when direct contacts are needed). The authors discuss the consequences of weakening social bonds within academia whilst also referring to the phenomena of social capital, the strength of weak ties and dormant ties.
“Unity–the Challenge of Your History”: John Paul II and Czech Ecumenism
Authors: Svatoň Robert
Published: June 2022

„Jedność – wyzwanie dla waszej historii”. Jan Paweł II i czeski ekumenizm

Artykuł koncentruje się na wezwaniach Jana Pawła II dotyczących czeskiego ekumenizmu. Omawia je w trzech punktach: po pierwsze, poprzez prezentację charakterystyki ekumenizmu przez Karola Wojtyłę, następnie naświetla eklezjalny i społeczny kontekst, w którym były odbierane wezwania Jana Pawła II o jedność chrześcijan w Czechach w latach dziewięćdziesiątych, wreszcie, przedstawia trzy najważniejsze tematy ekumeniczne w nauczaniu papieża. Zastosowana metoda pozwala nam dostrzec, jak ogólne zasady Jana Pawła II dotyczące wysiłków ekumenicznych były manifestowane w jego pastoralnej trosce o Kościół lokalny i jedność chrześcijan w Czechach i na Morawach.
Estimación de la función de confiabilidad usando remuestreo Jackknife y transformaciones
Authors: Ramírez Montoya Javier , Ramos Ramírez Edgar , Martínez Salazar José Luis
Published: June 2022

Para la fiabilidad de sistemas uno de los objetivos principales es estimar la función de confiabilidad usando los estimadores de Kaplan-Meier y Nelson-Aalen, bajo el enfoque no paramétrico. Cuando se recurren a técnicas computacionales, la estrategia de Jackknife delete-I brinda ventajas por sus propiedades de consistencia para la estimación de la varianza. Sin embargo, se tiene incertidumbre sobre la posibilidad de mejorar las estimaciones cuando se aumenta el número (d) de observaciones que son suprimidas en el procedimiento secuencial de Jackknife delete-d. Por otra parte, por sus propiedades asintóticas de estabilización de la varianza, las trans- formaciones log y log(-log) son usadas para encontrar intervalos de confianza (ic) para la función de confiabilidad. En este trabajo, se propone combinar simultáneamente las dos estrategias para encontrar los ic para la función de confiabilidad, proponiendo un nuevo procedimiento que no requiere de ajuste paramétrico en el tiempo de ocurrencia del evento de interés. Además de mejorar la estimación de la función de confiabilidad cuando los porcentajes de censura son altos y los tamaños de muestra pequeños. En la investigación se realiza una comparación vía simulación con tamaños de muestras (10,25,50) y porcentajes de datos censurados (0%,15%,50%) para calcular las tasas de error (T.E) e índices de calidad (I), mejorando las estimaciones con porcentajes de censura altos (50%). Los resultados de este trabajo muestran que se puede mejorar la estimación por intervalo en escenarios complejos de censuras y tamaños de muestra a la literatura del análisis de datos en confiabilidad.
The effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the inflammatory response in a mouse model of endometriosis: An experimental study
Authors: Syahrizal Dedy , Mustika Cut , Ayu Puspita Nanda , Guritno Suryokusumo Mohammad , Hendarto Hendy
Published: June 2022

Background: Endometriosis pathogenesis is related to the inflammation shown by the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators. This hypoxia condition can stimulate this condition.
Objective: To investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on the inflammation reaction of endometriosis-induced mice.
Materials and Methods: The animals were designated into 3 groups: I) the pre-test group, II) the post-test group receiving the HBOT, and III) the post-test group without HBOT. All groups were subjected to induction of endometriosis by xenotransplantation for 15 days. HBOT was given 30 min 3 times a day for 10 days. The evaluation of the HBOT effect was conducted by examining the endometrial tissue. The inflammation level was evaluated using the Klopfleisch semiquantitative scoring system (index remmele scale), whilst the expression of nuclear factor kappa (NFκB) beta was measured by immunohistochemical staining.
Results: The results showed that group I demonstrated the highest level of inflammation degree (9.41 ± 1.99) compared to the post-test groups (group II: 1.60 ± 0.53; group III: 2.42 ± 0.53). The HBOT-groups was found to have the lowest inflammation level compared to the non-HBOT group (p = 0.020). The results demonstrated that HBOT lowered the peritoneal inflammation degree caused by the endometrial lesion in mice. NFκB expression on the post-test groups was significantly decreased, compared to the pre-test group (p ≤ 0.001), with a strong correlation between the NFκB expression and the peritoneal inflammation level (p ≤ 0.001, r = 0.670).
Conclusion: HBOT significantly reduced the inflammation level on the endometrial lesion in mice, involving the NFκB pathway.
Key words: Endometriosis, Hyperbaric oxygenation, Inflammation, Hypoxia, Mouse.
Overexpression of hsa-miR-30a-5p and nonobstructive azoospermia: A case-control study
Authors: Arefnia Mohammad , Motovali-Bashi Majid , Javadirad Seyed-Morteza , Norioun Hamid
Published: June 2022

Background: Some previous human and animal studies have supported the idea that KDM3A down-regulation might be the main cause of male infertility, especially in nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA). The regulatory role of micro-RNAs (miRNA) has been investigated in the development of male infertility.
Objective: The expression level of hsa-miR-30a-5p in azoospermia was evaluated to reveal its possible association with the etiology of male infertility.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 30 men with azoospermia (19 of whom had NOA) were selected as the case individuals, and 11 men with obstructive azoospermia (OA) were selected as control individuals. The best miRNA with the strongest ability to target the KDM3A gene was detected via comprehensive bioinformatics analysis. Reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to assess the expression level of hsa-miR-30a-5p. After analyzing the data, the expression level of hsa-miR-30a-5p was compared between men with NOA and men with OA.
Results: The findings supported the idea that hsa-miR-30a-5p is the miRNA with the best ability to target the KDM3A transcript. The expression analysis of hsa-miR-30a-5p indicated a significant overexpression (p = 0.04) in men with NOA compared to in men with OA.
Conclusion: Hsa-miR-30a-5p was overexpressed in men with NOA compared to in control individuals. Hsa-miR-30a-5p could target the KDM3A transcript and may suppress its expression.
Key words: Hsa-miR-30a-5p, Male infertility, KDM3A, Azoospermia, miRNA.
The impacts of good road connections on rural farming in Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe state, Nigeria
Authors: Nuhu Yakubu, Barnabas , Ritter Krisztián
Published: June 2022

The role of road networks in agriculture can never be over emphasised. Amongst all the other means of transportation, road has contributed a lot to agriculture and rural development in Nigeria and many other African countries. Apart from the significant roles of discovering new areas and opening of better markets for farm produce, it enables distribution of agricultural outputs and inputs both within villages, towns and cities in the country and also used for conveying farm produce home from farms. The study investigated the impacts of good road connection on rural farming in Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study to arrive at the better understanding of the situation of the rural roads in the study area. Using the Cochran’s Proportional formular, a total of 400 questionnaires were received from the total population and distributed to all wards in proportion to their respective population. A total of 387 questionnaires were retrieved and analysed. Qualitative data through focus group discussion were obtained on both impacts of good and bad rural roads on agriculture on the study area. Descriptive statistical methods were used in the analysis of the data. The result shows that there is poor rural connection in the study area. There are no roads linking villages within the study area, this has significantly increased the cost of transporting farm products home and also to the markets. The road connection in the study area ends in the ward headquarters which has less positive impact on farming activities in the villages. The impacts of both bad and good roads were identified and discussed as related to their effects on farming activities on the study area. The study finally concluded with recommending that for better rural connection in the study area, adequate funding should be allocated on rural roads connection and maintenance, strict monitoring and implementation should also be followed and punishment should be ascribed to any diversion of rural roads funds. This will significantly improve rural roads connection and will enhance rural farming, thereby attracting more labour force into rural farming and boosting the rural economy.
About the weathering effect on sedimentary rocks organic matter
Authors: Delengov Mikhail , Fadeeva Natalia , Bolshakova Maria , Kozlova Elena
Published: June 2022

To get properties and characteristics of oil and gas source rocks and for other geological aims, geologists analyzes core samples from wells and outcrop samples. But we should probably somehow correct geochemical source rock properties data we get on outcrop samples, because organic matter could change significantly due to oxidizing and weathering. This problem is very important but poorly developed in modern publications, so it attracted our interest and led to this investigation. Published information on the organic matter weathering which change it’s content and quality in sedimentary rocks is collected and summarized in this article. The changes of the kerogen (isolated from the mineral matrix) elemental composition during its long-term storage are presented.

We compared the results we get in laboratory and results of other authors who dealt with natural changes of organic matter in outcrops. An attempt to interpret the results obtained from the point of view of hypergene changes in OM was made. Uncertainties that require further study and development are indicated. This work is the first step to better understanding of weathering effect on organic matter content and properties – question of great importance for making adequate oil and gas prospects estimations.

This study continues the work of our foregoers and Teachers – geochemists of the Petroleum Geology Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University: N.B. Vassoevich, Yu.I. Korchagina, O.A. Radchenko, V.A. Uspensky, I.E. Leifman, A.N. Guseva, O.K. Bazhenova, T.A. Kiryukhina.
Comprehensive evaluation of Neoproterozoic source rocks formation
Authors: Sitar Ksenia A. , Georgievskiy Boris V. , Bolshakova Maria A. , Sautkin Roman S.
Published: June 2022

Based on comprehensive analysis of geological, geochemical, and paleotectonic settings, the conditions for the formation of Neoproterozoic oil and gas source rocks of the Earth are analyzed. A brief review of oil and gas fields in Eastern Siberia, China, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia is given, with Riphean and Vendian terrigenous and carbonate source rock. An overview of the oil and gas bearing basins of the world and a stratigraphic reference of the Neoproterozoic strata discovered within them, containing proven and suspected oil and gas source rocks, are given.

The formation of Neoproterozoic oil and gas source rocks is analyzed in a complex way: simultaneously from the point of view of paleotectonics, paleogeographic and paleoclimatic conditions, paleobiological diversity and geochemical conditions. As part of paleotectonic analysis, the results of plate tectonic reconstructions for the Neoproterozoic stage are presented in accordance with one of the most currently relevant geodynamic models. Paleogeographic events and paleoclimatic conditions are described in the context of the specifics of the formation settings of carbonate-terrigenous oil and gas source rocks. In particular, the reasons for the accumulation of sediments enriched with organic carbon in the interglacial epochs of the Neoproterozoic and possible mechanisms for maintaining conditions favorable for their accumulation are considered. The conditions for the accumulation of oil and gas source rocks are also linked to global paleobiological pre-Phanerozoic events, and the analysis of the geochemical data of rocks makes it possible to characterize and correlate Neoproterozoic oil and gas source rocks on a global scale. On the basis of such a comprehensive assessment, a conclusion was made about fundamentally similar geological conditions for the formation of Neoproterozoic oil and gas source rocks in oil and gas bearing basins.
Introducción. Interrogantes y respuestas de la Moda en la hipermodernidad. Parte IV
Authors: Patricia M. Doria
Published: June 2022

En el presente número de Cuadernos del Centro de Estudios en Diseño y Comunicación se analiza la moda, en un contexto de cambio a partir de sus múltiples aristas desde un complejo y exhaustivo recorrido multidisciplinario. El análisis de cada una de las miradas que componen este Cuaderno, surgen a partir de conceptos sobre moda y seducción, los cuales enfrentan un escenario complejo, heterogéneo y diverso. Es allí donde las visiones sobre los temas relacionados con la disciplina de la moda, se encuentran atravesados por cruces teóricos e interdisciplinarios, dominios compartidos, metodologías híbridas y teorías convergentes que vuelven necesaria una perspectiva global y organizativa que, sin prescindir del carácter múltiple de estas teorizaciones, establezca determinados parámetros descriptivos, de análisis y de ponderación disciplinar. El lenguaje de la moda es el que establece transversalmente sus lógicas enunciativas y principios de organización para impartir cierto orden en este universo, diverso, fluctuante y muchas veces caótico.
Fashion Film, entre el cine y la moda
Authors: Peisajovich Sara
Published: June 2022

El arte del cinematógrafo provoca una relación singular de tipificación cultural de la cual sólo pocos logran despegarse. A partir de ahí, el Fashion Film se configura en clave artística combinando ciertas clasificaciones que incluyen directrices normativas bien características: cortas producciones audiovisuales cinematográficas que evidencian por medio de la imagen y el sonido conceptos o estéticas propias de diseñadores de indumentaria. Todo esto llevado a cabo con la intención no sólo de dar a conocer o comercializar una determinada colección, sino con el fin de provocar sentimientos en aquellos espectadores para lograr su identificación, en el mejor de los casos.
De círculo vicioso a moda circular
Authors: Moscoso Barcia Yanina M.
Published: June 2022

La moda es previsible, su conducta está basada en ciertos patrones que se repiten, genera modelos y desencadena acciones que están también contemplados en dichos patrones; atraviesa etapas que, desde antes de su surgimiento y hasta su declinación están previstas ya que corresponden a un ciclo de vida. En cada temporada se repite el ciclo, y como un verdadero ouroboro, la moda propone un eterno retorno, un renacimiento dos veces al año, dos temporadas que mueven una gran industria; se ofrecen al mercado múltiples productos que son ávidamente consumidos, quedando a la espera de nuevos lanzamientos para repetir el cíclico patrón. Así como el ouroboro simboliza el momento presente que es devorado por el futuro para volver a comenzar, la naturaleza cíclica de la moda propone instantes, que culminan y vuelven a empezar a cada momento. La moda a gran escala, avanza en espirales a través del tiempo, renueva el interés hacia sí, propone fantasía, lujo, belleza y al mismo tiempo genera contaminación, un consumo alarmante de agua, y emisiones de carbono; motivos suficientes para orientar su naturaleza cíclica hacia una ética circular en pos de un futuro sostenible.
Photoshoot de moda en tiempos de Pandemia
Authors: Tesoriere Pablo
Published: June 2022

La distancia deja de ser una barrera para el trabajo y la creatividad. ¿Podría Facetime ser el futuro de la fotografía de moda?. La pandemia nos exige cambios y aislamiento, esto nos afecta socialmente y obliga a todos los sectores audiovisuales de la moda a generar un cambio en la metodología de trabajo. La moda se ha tenido que aggiornar transformando, entre otras cosas, las sesiones fotográficas presenciales en photoshoots digitales teniendo como aliados principales a las aplicaciones como: Facetime, Zoom, Skype, entre otros.
Indigenous additives: Effects on the physico-chemical and sensory properties of fermented yam flour and its product - amala
Authors:   Bowen University, Tanimola AR , Okoruwa DO , Bolaji AO
Published: June 2022

The inclusion of indigenous additives during the processing of elubo (fermented yam flour) has been alleged to result in high quality amala (reconstituted fermented yam flour) by improving its colour characteristics, which is a major quality index of amala, and other sensory attributes. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effect of indigenous food additives on the colour and chemical properties of elubo and the sensory properties of amala. Five (5) batches of Elubo were processed from Dioscorea rotundata var. atoja with indigenous additives (ewe okan, popooro oka, omikan and ewe abafe) and a control sample with no additive. Amala samples were prepared from the elubo samples using standard method. The chemical properties (proximate composition, pH, starch and sugar content) of the elubo; colour parameters: L* (lightness), a* (red-green axis) and b* (yellow-blue axis) of elubo and amala; and sensory evaluation properties of amala were determined using standard procedures. The study showed that indigenous additives had significant (p<0.05) effect on the pH, ash content, crude fat and starch content. The results of the colour parameters showed that L* and b* values of the elubo samples without additives were the highest (92.22) and lowest (11.92) respectively, as the samples with additives had reduced L* values ranging between 87.71 to 75.37 and increased b* values of 12.46 to 13.68 respectively. The additives had significant effect on the L* (46.78 to 52.90), a* (3.49 – 6.08) and b* (9.04 – 13.12) values of the amala samples. There were also significant (P<0.05) effects of the additives on the sensory properties of amala. Hence, the selected additives used in processing of fermented yam flour (elubo) had significant impact on the sensory attributes and colour parameters of the fermented yam flour and its resulting product (amala), but no significant effect on most of the chemical properties. Key words: Fermented yam flour, Popooro oka, ewe okan, omikan, quality attributes
Proximate composition and vitamin A contribution of biofortified orange fleshed sweet potato value added products
Authors:   International Potato Center, Wafula EN , Malavi D ,   Ghent University, Mbogo D ,   University of Greenwich, Mwaura L , Moyo M , Muzhingi T ,   North Carolina State University
Published: June 2022

Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is rich in provitamin A carotenoids and can thus be utilized to tackle Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Puree with high amounts of β-carotene processed from OFSP roots is currently being incorporated in baked products such as bread, cakes, biscuits, and buns. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional composition of OFSP puree supplemented food products, that is, bread, buns, flakes, cakes, biscuits, muffins, soft cookies, golden biscuits and whole wheat flour bread. The composite products made from OFSP puree were analyzed for β-carotene content and proximate analysis. The highest concentration of β-carotene (19.86 mg/100g) was obtained in OFSP flakes. The concentration in buns with 20% puree was 0.58 mg/100g, while bread with 35% puree had a concentration of 3.02 mg/100g. Biscuits, cookies and cakes with high puree of 40% had β-carotene concentrations of 2.39, 1.83, and 2.30 mg/100g respectively. These concentrations are lower than in bread with 35% puree, and we see different proportions of ingredients and other factors such as cooking method, duration of cooking also play a major role in the final β-carotene concentration of the products. The total Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) for the OFSP products were significantly different with bread (35% puree) having a higher concentration of 216.67 µg/100g and OFSP buns (20% puree) having a lower concentration of 41.19 µg/100g. Orange fleshed sweet potato flakes had the highest concentration of 1443.2 µg/100g and whole wheat flour bread having the least of 6.9 µg/100g. The moisture content, total ash, crude fiber, crude fat, crude protein, and carbohydrate content of the OFSP products varied between 2.4-29.7%, 0.7-2.4%, 1.0-4.5%, 0.7-18.1%, 5.1-7.9% and 50.7-83.7%, respectively. The findings of this study show that different proportions of OFSP puree: wheat flour is not the only determinant on the final β-carotene concentration of the different OFSP products, the type and quantity of ingredients used, cooking time and method also contribute to the VA content. Diversification of OFSP food products helps increase its consumption and its added value. Key words: Beta-carotene, Orange fleshed sweet potato, puree, Sweet potato, Vitamin A
2021 Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova – An attempt at post-election analysis
Authors: Macuhin Alexandr
Published: June 2022

This article analyses the parliamentary elections held in the Republic of Moldova in 2021, as a result of which the right-wing party, formerly in opposition, won, and was able to form its own single-party government with a parliamentary majority, which has not happened in Moldova exactly 20 years – since 2001. In this article the basic positions of the “left” and “right” political camps in the Republic of Moldova before the elections are analysed; as well as the mechanics of the electoral campaign and the voting process in different socio-geographical profiles. In 2021 The Republic of Moldova, for the first time in many years, faced the phenomenon of “overturning elections”; understanding the mechanics of which contributes to the development of a much better political and electoral process in general. At the same time, despite the special nature of the 2021 elections, the electoral political process in the Republic of Moldova continues to show several fixed tendencies, such as the geographical polarization of Moldovan voters residing in the EU or Russia, and the overall objective decrease of interest in the electoral process in general, regardless of the degree of the political and social representation of the political parties represented in the elections.
Correlation and Path Analysis Studies in Elite Lines of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]
Authors: Barpanda Tanya , Chavan B.H. , Katore T.D. , Deshmukh M.P.
Published: June 2022

Background: Knowledge about the relationship between yield and the yield contributing characters can help breeders to effectively select for the characters that can efficiently increase yield. The present investigation studies correlation and path coefficient analysis in soybean. Methods: 30 genotypes of soybean were obtained from Agriculture Research Station (ARS), Kasbe Digraj, Sangli and sown in a randomised block design with three replications. Eleven characters were observed viz., days to 50% flowering, nodulation count per plant at 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, branches per plant, pods per plant, 100 seed weight, pod blight incidence, seed yield per plant, protein and oil content. Result: The correlation analysis revealed that seed yield per plant showed highly significant positive correlation with pods per plant (0.8471), followed by 100 seed weight (0.4087) and branches per plant (0.2836). The characters protein content (-0.1600) and days to maturity (-0.1566) showed negative and non-significant association with seed yield per plant. Path coefficient analysis showed that the characters pods per plant (0.8612), 100 seed weight (0.2476) and days to 50% flowering (0.2333) had high to moderate positive direct effect on seed yield per plant. Days to maturity (-0.0758) had negative direct effect on seed yield per plant.
Ergonomically Evaluating Manual Fodder Cutter for Drudgery Reduction in Animal Husbandry
Authors: Sinha Jaya , Kumar Adarsh
Published: June 2022

Background: Fodder cutter is one of the agricultural equipment used to chop all kinds of green and dry fodder into small pieces to feed animals. Due to less cost and ease of operation, it is available in every household owning cattle. It is most common and widely available machines used twice a day to chopped the fodder. The previous study suggested that operation on existing fodder cutters is physically demanding because of the high energy requirement and continuous adoption of awkward work postures. The power required to cut the fodder by traditionally used fodder cutter was very high than power applied by the operator for cutting leads to high physiological demand and more energy expenditures throughout the degree of rotation flywheel. Methods: The ergonomic assessment of traditional fodder cutter was done and compared with the fodder cutter having different number of blades. Fodder cutter with number of blades for cutting i.e. single, double, three and four blade and reduction in throat area by A, A/2, A/3 and A/4 from the existing fodder cutter, were taken for the study. The ergonomic evaluation of the manual fodder cutters in terms physiological parameters (oxygen consumption, heart rate and energy expenditure) during the chopping operation was measured. Result: Fodder cutter with three blades and reduce throat area by A/3 from existing fodder cutter has minimum energy consumption while operating fodder cutter. From the study it was observed that the power required to chopped the fodder was less for three blade fodder cutter and it was ergonomically compatible for the operation.
Role of Technology in Reducing Losses in Dairy Animals Due to Delayed Conception: A Case of “ICAR-IVRI Crystoscope”
Authors: Tariq Adnan , Bardhan D. , Kumar Sanjay , Kumar Harendra
Published: June 2022

Background: In field situations often failure to breed timely leads to delay in conception causing significant losses to the dairy farmers. ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar has developed ‘ICAR-IVRI Crystoscope’ for detection of right-time for breeding.In Indian context, literature on reproduction economics, documenting the costs delayed conception, is scant. Further, in spite of the potential inherent in the above-mentioned technology, no systematic attempt has been made to ascertain its economic impact. The present study assessed the economic impact of use of ‘ICAR-IVRI Crystoscope’ in terms of losses avoided in dairy animals. Methods: The study is based on field survey covering 628 cattle from sample 117 households, selected from Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir state of India. The approach to identifying incidence of delayed conception comprised interview with Para-veterinarians/Inseminators by visiting each case of delayed conception with them; crosschecking with the records kept by the Para-veterinarians/Inseminators and validation by holding focused group discussions with Government Veterinary Officers, Para-veterinarians, inseminators and the farmers. Primary data were collected through personal interview of head of sample households with the help of a well-structured, comprehensive and pretested interview schedule. Result: Overall incidence of delayed conception, due to failure to detect optimum breeding time, ranged between 22-29%. Average number of services required per conception and days delayed in conception were less in treatment villages than in control ones. The study revealed that one extra day delayed in conception increases the total loss per animal due to delayed conception by INR 138.0, while use of ‘ICAR-IVRI Crystoscope’, reduces loss due to delayed conception per animal by INR 2965.55. The study thus provides definite indications that use of the technology has significant impact on reduction in total loss due to delayed conception on account of failure to detect optimum breeding time.
Detection of Lactobacillus in Pork and Traditional Pork Products of Mizoram, India and Evaluation of its Probiotic Characteristics
Authors: Kalita K. , Deka D. , Hazarika P. , Motina E. , Lalmuanpuia J. , Kumar S.
Published: June 2022

Background: Sa-Um, a traditional pork product of Mizoram could be an alternative and easily available source for Lactobacillus starter culture with probiotic properties. Methods: Traditional pork product (Sa-Um) and pig faecal samples from Mizoram were collected and analysed for number of viable Lactobacillus bacteria by spread plate method. Samples above 106 cfu/ ml were considered for isolation of probiotics. Gram positive and catalase negative presumptive Lactobacillus isolates were confirmed by PCR analysis of 16S-rRNA gene. The Lactobacillus strains were studied for viability at different temperatures, species identification by fermentation of sugars and probiotic properties namely tolerance to acid, bile salt and digestive enzymes, antagonistic activity and antimicrobial sensitivity. Result: Four Lactobacillus strains, namely L. plantarum SU 2, L. plantarum SU 11 and L. acidophilus SU 38 from Sa-Um and L. plantarum PF 11 from pig faeces were suggested as probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus plantarum SU 2 was the most potential probiotic candidate based on the studied probiotic properties.
Biochemical Components of Makhana (Euryale ferox Salisb) and its Relevance to Anti-obesity Effect in Human
Authors: Jana B.R. , Bhatt B.P. , Srivastava Anuradha
Published: June 2022

Background: Makhana is generally used as a health promoting diet especially for weight loss and anti-aging effect. Identification and quantification of different biomolecules and their related acrivities in human cells are important. Methods: In this study, two varieties of makhana viz; Superior Selection-1 (SS-1) and Swarna Vaidehi have been selected for proximate compositions and nutrient components especially for anti-obesity bio-molecules by using standard methods. Result: The biochemical constituents of the SS-1 revealed moisture 12.38%, protein 11.02%, carbohydrates 73.50% and fat 0.45%. The minerals content of SS-1 were Ca2+ 149.18±1.68 mg/100 g, Mg2+ 20.0±0.81 mg/100g and S2+ 60.6±1.70 mg/100 g, which were higher than that of Swarna Vaidehi. The Swarna Vaidehi variety contained moisture 14.75%, protein 8.0%, carbohydrates 77.33% and fat 0.35%. The resistant starch, amylose of makhana ranged from 17.0±0.83 (SS-1) to 18.6±0.57% (Swarna Vaidehi). The free amino acids like glutamic acid, tyrosine, alanine, lysine, leucine were commonly found in both the varieties. In addition, the amino acids arginine and histidine content in SS-1 were 12.10±0.24 g/100 g p and 2.70±0.25 g/100 g p, respectively, whereas Swarna Vaidehi possessed 10.70±0.33 g/100 g p and 3.10±0.18 g/100 p, respectively. The amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine of SS-1 were 2.70±0.41 g/100 g p and 5.88±0.49 g/100 g p as compared to Swarna Vaidehi (0.44±0.09 g/100 g p and 80±0.25 g/100 g p).