bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Isolation of DNA from spots (smears) of old microscopic glass slides with mini column isolation kit for molecular analysis v1
Authors: Bhatia Sudhir
Published: August 2023

Many institutes have old fixed slides for microbiological purposes. These slides have valuable material for a particularpathogen, which can be used for molecular analysis e.g., as reference control during conventional as well as real time PCR along with the gene sequencing. The problem is that user has fixed slides with spots, but they have to develop and standardize the method of isolation leading to wastage of time. Therefore, in this procedure, we are going to show step by step method to isolate DNA with Genekam DNA isolation (mini column) kit from slides. In our laboratory, we have used this method for DNA isolation from microscopic glass slides, which are many years old, very successfully. Sometimes, many laboratories have slides with fixed material for conducting the fluorescent microscopy or slides for conducting student practical, where our protocol can be used. This method is also suitable for histological as well as pathological slides for isolation of tissue DNA for biomarkers analysis. In parasitology, it is common to make the blood smears to examine them under microscope for the presence of parasites in the blood e.g. Plasmodium falciparum, hence such slides can be sent to reference laboratories for molecular analysis, where the reference lab can isolate the DNA with the method in this protocol as this is an innovative idea.
[RETRACTED] Can light be used to treat obesity and diabetes? v1
Authors: Daoudi Rédoane
Published: August 2023

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This document is highly theoretical lab method paper. It may be used to perform thermogenesis from several cells in a living organism instead of only brown adipocytes. We perform thermogenesis from white adipocytes. The purpose is to uptake the blood glucose and lipids to produce heat and subsequent weight loss and to diminish blood glucose levels for people who suffering from diabetes and obesity. In fact thermogenesis consumes energy (i.e blood glucose and blood lipids). So we now describe a novel and original lab method based on thermogenin (called thermogenin-like system, UCP1-like system or TLS) that is involved in heat production and glucose/lipids capture by white adipocytes.
Revisiting the social and religious value of humour
Authors: Cloete Anita
Published: August 2023

The aim of the article is to revisit and reintroduce the social and religious significance of humour. The chapter will examine humour as a complex human action by focusing on the function thereof in everyday life. The discussion will be informed by examples of the value of humour for physical and mental health, politics and religion. Politics and religion serve among the most popular themes and sources for comedy today, especially in stand-up comedy. These examples will illustrate how humour enables people (individuals and communities) to cope with life by engaging them in an open-ended process in which alternative perspectives and attitudes become possible. As a cultural and contextual human action, humour can also serve as social commentary on social challenges and, by doing so, raise social awareness about burning issues in society. Moreover, the discussion will especially highlight two aspects of humour, namely tension and paradox. It will argue that embracing humour as a hopeful attitude that unlocks alternative perspectives of viewing reality needs more attention, especially from a religious perspective. The final section will, therefore, consider the religious significance of humour by expounding on the relationship with faith and hope.
beauty of folly
Authors: Nicodemus Daniel
Published: August 2023

This chapter discuss how preaching may be used to curb the menace of corruption in Nigeria. It employs a biblical account of Daniel and his friends who for the sake of their Jewish faith refused the royal food and royal wine and instead they requested vegetables and ordinary water. In a context where individualism, selfishness, bribery, embezzle ment, hoarding of wealth, dishonesty is prominent, what Daniel and his friends did would have been consider as a foolish act. However, the life of Daniel and his three friends revealed that there is beauty in acting like a fool. Therefore, this chapter argues that preaching in a context of corruption demands encouraging people to dedicate their hearts to God, encouraging people to believe that God can be trusted in all situations and that He is able to bless and deliver those who trust him. Preaching in a context of corruption demands encouraging people to be the kind of people whose actions stand to encourage persuasive abstinence from corruption. This is necessary for the stimulating and participating in societal transformation through refusing to be selfishness, giving and receiving of a bribe, embezzlement, hoarding of wealth and refusing to be dishonest in all situations.
Worship as "protest"
Authors: Forster Dion
Published: August 2023

This article argues that Johan Cilliers is a public theologian of a particular kind. A review of his work shows that Cilliers views worship as "protest". In this instance, protest is understood in etymological terms as a witness towards what is true. The article presents six contemporary characteristics of public theology. Having done so, it presents, and discusses, central aspects of Cilliers' homiletic theology to illustrate in what manner he can be identified as a contemporary public theologian.
Lament in the aesthetic
Authors: Mahokoto Marlene
Published: August 2023

The aim of this essay is to look at the function of lament in the aesthetic. The concept of lament cannot be looked at in isolation because what we experience emotionally influences our life in all its facets. Our understanding of the language of hope and lament is quite crucial when we look at lament in the aesthetic. This essay will also go into conversation with some of the work of Johan Cilliers to show how he has argued that the layered and complex beauty of God can be seen, even within lament in the aesthetic. Attention will also be given to the language of hope and lament and how it could function in the aesthetics. Furthermore, I will also argue that an aesthetical practical theology could provide us with an important tool to approach the layered and complex beauty of God. In this essay illustrations will be used to depict the complexity and layers of Godâ€™s beauty.
Efukwini: Sacredness and the aesthetics of birth amongst amaXhosa.
Authors: Penxa-Matholeni Nobuntu
Published: August 2023

Efukwini is an IsiXhosa concept that refers to a birthplace in an umXhosa home. It is where the mother and her new-born will spend the first 10 days of his/her life away from the rest of society, attended to by a select group of older women or guardians. During this time, the child will be given a name and ukuwisa (the falling off of the stump of the umbilical cord) which is called inkaba is expected to take place. In short, this ritual takes the foetus from birth to babyhood. Similarly, a parallel can be drawn between ulwaluko (the initiation ritual), which takes a boy to manhood. Newly graduated initiates are referred to as amakrwala, a name bestowed upon them during the process of ulwaluko. The young male initiates are to remain inside the ceremonial home for the first week. Both these rituals are considered sacred among the amaXhosa people. However, in more recent times, the birth ritual has lost its appeal. This article therefore seeks to discuss, explain and theorize the purpose and meaning of the practice of efukwini from a narrative pastoral care perspective. A secondary aim is to understand why less emphasis has been placed on the ritual of  childbirth while the practice of ulwaluko has survived the transition into modern day IsiXhosa culture.
Tweeting God
Authors: Van den Berg Jan-Albert
Published: August 2023

Elías García Martínez's "Ecco Homo" (Behold the Man), in the Sanctuary of Mercy Church in Borja, Spain, was deteriorating so rapidly that, in 2012, 81-year-old Cecilia Giménez decided to restore it. Her failed attempt led to the fresco being called "Ecco Mono" (Behold the Monkey). Due to the failed restoration attempt the artist initially faced criminal charges. However due to much interest generated from extensive media coverage and internet exposure, the artwork became a tourist attraction. Even a local wine was created to immortalise the event. In 2016, an interpretation centre for this artwork was built in Borja with the artist, Cecilia Giménez, the hero who unintendedly put her town on the proverbial world map. Pictured against the backdrop of social media, and more specifically the social media platform of Twitter, this case study serves as the focus for the research portrayed in the article, sketching the importance and meaning of everyday expressions of theology. Some of the latest developments in practical theology show similar perspectives within the domain of "lived religion" and address spiritual practices inside, but also in particular, outside the church walls as daily expressions of faith. This orientation corresponds with the notion that theological language does not exclusively belong to formal academy and the church. Daily life provides a rich canvas for incorporating various forms of "ordinary", "espoused", "implicit", "operant", "everyday", and "lived" theology and religion. The argumentation in the article is further developed by reflecting on the meaning of social media, specifically Twitter, in order to accommodate the sketching and meaning of alternative expressions of the language of faith. In the sketching of these everyday experiences of faith as portrayed in the Cecilia Giménez case study, the multi-layered beauty and sacredness of folly are illustrated.
DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF EXPLOSIVES FOR BLASTING MANAGEMENT
Authors: Kononenko Maksym , Khomenko Oleh , Kovalenko Ihor , Kosenko Andrii , Zahorodnii Roman , Dychkovskyi Roman
Published: August 2023

Experimental methods for determining a performance index of explosives are analysed: the methods of a ballistic pendulum, ballistic mortar, a lead block, and according to the volume of soil explosion funnel. It is defined that the determination of a performance index of emulsion explosives (EE) involves a set of significant features connected with a large critical diameter requiring the experiments with large-mass charges and resulting in refusal from the traditional methods of determining a performance index. Analytical methods for calculating an index of relative performance of explosives are analysed. Determination of the performance indices of explosives with the help of analytical methods helps identify considerable differences in the calculation results; in case of emulsion explosives the results are erroneously low at all. It is since analytical methods do not consider the brisant action of emulsion explosives. This paper represents the developed methodology of determining a performance index of explosives according to the degree of detonation velocity. The proposed methodology considers the key energy and detonation characteristics of explosives: heat and volume of the explosion products, density (thickness), and detonation velocity. The use of analytical methodology for calculating a performance index for all explosive types makes it possible to get correct results that are necessary for designing the parameters of drilling and blasting operations.
NATURAL BUILDING STONE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF THE ZAGREB CATHEDRAL
Authors: Maričić Ana , Briševac Zlatko , Hrženjak Petar , Jezidžić Helena
Published: August 2023

Natural stone has been used since the dawn of civilization as a construction material for buildings that are historical and cultural buildings and monuments. The Zagreb Cathedral is an example of such a historical and cultural building and data regarding the extraction of stone for its construction and reconstruction is scientifically underestimated. Based on a review of previously published literature and an investigation on the current state of the sites where stone for construction was previously quarried, this paper presents a systematic overview of challenges regarding stone material that will be faced in the restoration of the Cathedral after the 2020 earthquakes. The autochthonous stone varieties used for the Cathedral, namely lithothamnium limestone, litavac, calcareous sandstone, and vinicite were determined. The description of the locations where they were quarried was emphasized, and the suitability of these sites for re-quarrying the stone blocks during reconstruction after the 2020 earthquake was investigated. In addition, the Cathedral was renovated in the meantime with travertine imported from Italy, which, although it is not of domestic origin, represents an integral part of the Cathedral and whose characteristics must be taken into account in the planning of the current reconstruction of the Cathedral. To preserve the cultural memory of quarrying in the Zagreb area, emphasis is given to the importance of preserving and showing old visual representations of the quarries.
Engineering Geological Assessment of a Slope Instability: A Case Study in the Guzelyali Region (Canakkale, Turkey)
Authors: TUNUSLUOĞLU Mehmet Celal
Published: August 2023

Guzelyali village, 20 km southwest of Canakkale city, is located on the shore of the Canakkale Strait (Dardanelles). The residential area located at the entrance to Guzelyali village has experienced landslides at different times since November 2001. In February 2013, the Güzelyalı landslide was triggered again due to severe rainstorms. As a result of the landslide, deformations and cracks formed in buildings, garden walls and the Canakkale-Guzelyali road. In this study, the aim was to determine the most appropriate improvement method to prevent landslides by determining the depth of the slip surface that caused the Guzelyali landslide and the geotechnical properties of the units. For this purpose, field observations, drilling, obtaining appropriate samples from these works for index and mechanical tests and monitoring studies by using inclinometers were carried out in order to evaluate the instability. As a result of inclinometer measurements, the displacement speed of the landslide was generally determined as 2.5-63.5 cm/year, indicating the landslide moves very slowly. In addition, slope stability analyses were carried out using the limit equilibrium and the finite element methods. To determine the shear strength parameters along the failure surface at the time of the failure, back analyses were performed based on the Janbu model for non-circular failure models in the direction of the landslide movement. It was also proposed to establish drainage systems on slope’s surface in the landslide area. However, considering the stability analysis and the land use in the landslide area, it is considered that remediation using micro piles will be a reliable and economical remediation method.
Investigation of Fresh Concrete and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete with Obsidian Powder Admixture
Authors: KOTAN Türkay , ARDAHANLI Metehan , ÖZBEY Ömer Furkan
Published: August 2023

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a special type of concrete with high workability. This type of concrete is preferred and used as innovative concrete because it does not require vibration, has high fluidity, can be applied quickly and requires minimum workmanship. The high workability of self-compacting concrete depends on the type and amount of various chemical and mineral admixtures in its content. In this study, self-compacting concrete groups were produced by using obsidian powder, which is a rock of volcanic origin, at 15, 20 and 25% ratios instead of cement. In these groups; flow-table, V-Funnel flow, L-box, U-box fresh concrete tests and compressive strength tests were carried out after 7 and 28-days of standard water curing. When the test results are examined; it was determined that obsidian powder improved the self-compacting fresh concrete properties. In addition, it has been determined that the concrete mixtures produced using obsidian can have high compressive strength.
Analysis of Consistency Indices of Pairwise Comparison Methods
Authors: ÇOBAN Veysel
Published: August 2023

İkili karşılaştırma yöntemi, karar verme sürecinde faktörlerin karşılıklı, kolay ve etkili bir şekilde değerlendirilmesinde önemli bir araçtır. Tutarlılık indeksi ve tutarlılık oran değerleri karar vericiler tarafından yapılan ikili karşılaştırmaların geçişlilik ve karşılıklılık özelliklerine göre yapılıp yapılmadığını belirler. Literatürdeki tutarlılık ölçüm yöntemleri, ikili karşılaştırmaların geçerliliğini değerlendirmek için farklı hesaplama yöntemleri kullanır. Literatürden seçilen 14 farklı tutarlılık yöntemi, ikili karşılaştırmaların geçerliliğini kabul etmek için farklı tutarlılık indeksi ve eşik değerleri tanımlar. Bu çalışma aynı ve farklı ikili karşılaştırma matrisi boyutlarında 14 farklı tutarlılık yönteminin tutarlılık indekslerinin davranışını ve ilişkilerini gözlemlemeyi amaçlar. Yöntemlerin tutarlılık indeksleri tüm boyutlarda karşılaştırılır ve yöntemlerin farklı boyutlardaki rassal indeksleri hesaplanır. Saaty'nin tutarlılık oranı eşik değerine (≤0.1) göre 8 farklı boyutta 14 farklı yöntemin tutarlılık indeksleri için eşik değerler tanımlanır. Böylece karar vericilerin farklı yöntemlerde ve farklı boyutlarda ikili karşılaştırmaların tutarlılığını daha kolay belirlemelerine yardımcı olunur.
Monopsony Power and Labor Income Inequality in Mexico
Authors: Cazzuffi Chiara , Pereira-López Mariana , Rosales Irving , Soloaga Isidro
Published: August 2023

We examine the impact of changes in local labor market concentration on two components of income inequality in Mexico: local wage shares and labor income inequal-ty. Combining data from the Economic Census and the Population and Housing Censuses, we analyze the mechanisms that drive the relationship between concentration and labor income inequality by considering heterogeneities across groups of workers (skilled and unskilled) and sectors. In line with previous studies for developed countries and with the emerging literature on monopsony power, we first show that a higher level of concentration is associated with reductions in skilled and un-skilled workers wages. Furthermore, the elasticities are relatively similar. Second, there is sectoral heterogeneity as, for manufacturing, unskilled workers' wages decrease more, while skilled workers do not exhibit any reduction. On the other hand, for services, the effects are similar for the two groups. Third, unionization plays a countervailing role against monopsony power, as in highly-unionized sectors, the effect of higher concentration on wages is null, and this is consistent with a higher level of bargaining power. Even though the effects of labor market concentration on inequality are not sizeable, the impact on wages for skilled and unskilled workers is significant.
Harnessing antifungal metabolites from macro basidiomycetes against wilt inciting Fusarium spp.
Authors: S. B. Akshaya  , A. S. Krishnamoorthy  , S. Nakkeeran  , U. Sivakumar  , G. Thiribhuvanamala
Published: August 2023

Plant diseases especially wilt disease caused by Fusarium spp. pose a major threat to the cultivation of vegetables. In the present study, experiments were undertaken to explore the potential antifungal metabolites produced by macro basidiomycetes viz., Lentinus edodes, Ganoderma lucidum and Schizophyllum commune against Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani causing wilt disease of cucumber and capsicum. Among these, the ethyl acetate fraction of Cell-Free Culture Filtrate (CFC) of L. edodes exhibited maximum per cent inhibition of the mycelial growth of F. oxysporum and F. solani (61.11 and 57.77 %, respectively) at a concentration of 2000 ppm. Characterization of antifungal metabolites of Cell Free Condensate (CFC) of ethyl acetate fraction of L. edodes observed as prominent bands in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) indicated with an RF value of 0.25 and 0.69. Further GC-MS characterization of TLC-eluted compounds from L. edodes indicated the presence of 14 different compounds including 2H-pyran-2-one 6-pentyl-, possessing antifungal activity. The Fouriertransform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum revealed the functional groups such as alcohol (O-H), amides (C-O), aliphatic polyes (CH2), triazenes (N=N), silicon compounds (Si-O-Si), amines (C-N) and phosphorus (P=S). The comparison of metabolite distribution patterns by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) obtained from L. edodes (PC 1) showed a positive correlation between the compounds. This study infers that L. edodes possess antifungal activity against F. oxysporum and F. solani that can be explored for formulation and application of these antifungal compounds in plant protection.
Role of habitat manipulation for pest management in tomato
Authors: K. M. Ajaykumara  , Rajkhowa Denisha , N. Y. Chanu  , T. Shantibala  , Hiremath Rajeshwari
Published: August 2023

The experimental field trials were undertaken during the Rabi season of 2021 and 2022 to assess the influence of habitat manipulation on the incidence of fruit borers of tomatoes and their natural enemies at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. The pooled data of two years depicted that tomatoes intercropped with cowpea and bordered with marigold plants recorded the lowest fruit borer incidence (1.23 larvae per plant), the highest natural enemy population of 5.58 per plant, lowest fruit borer damage per cent (15.21%) and yield of about 15.99 tonnes per ha. It was followed by a crop combination of tomato + chickpea bordered with mustard with a fruit borer incidence of 1.59 larvae per plant, the natural enemy population of 5.32 per plant, 15.90 per cent incidence of fruit borers and 15.42 tonnes yield per ha. This study indicates the possibility of using these crop combinations as an integral part of bio-intensive pest management against fruit borers in tomatoes.
Maternal Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) Exposure Impairs Insulin Signal in the Liver and Gastrocnemius Muscles of Female Offspring Rats
Authors: Srinivasan Divya , Rajagopal Gokulapriya , Karundevi Balasubramanian , Leela Kamakshi Arjunan , Bhaskaran Ravi Sankar
Published: August 2023

Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) is a potent endocrine disruptor that is commonly present in consumer products and cosmetics. Exposure to DEHP during gestational and lactational periods can adversely affect glucoregulation and lead to the onset of diabetes in progeny. The liver and gastrocnemius muscles play an important role in regulating glucose metabolism and insulin action. This study was designed to investigate the effect of maternal DEHP exposure on insulin signaling molecules in the liver and gastrocnemius muscles of adult female offspring rats. Rat dams were given DEHP (10 and 100 mg/kg b.wt./day) by oral gavage from gestation day 9 (GD 9) to the end of the lactation period Postnatal Day (PND) 21. On PND 80, female offspring rats in diestrus were euthanized and found reduced body weight, organ (liver and gastrocnemius) weight, and hyperglycemia in DEHP-exposed rats. Western blots revealed a dose-dependent reduction in the expression of Insulin Receptor - (IR), IRS, Akt, and GSK-3β proteins as well as their phosphorylated forms in the liver and gastrocnemius muscles of DEHP-exposed offspring rats. Maternal DEHP exposure reduced the levels of GLUT2 and GLUT4 level in the liver and gastrocnemius muscles, respectively. Liver and renal function markers were dose-dependently increased in the serum of offspring female rats born to DEHP exposed mother during gestation and lactation. Thus, the study revealed that maternal DEHP exposure impaired the expression of insulin signaling molecules in the two important tissues involved in glucose metabolism, the liver and gastrocnemius muscles, suggesting that phthalates exposure during development may contribute to the onset of diabetes in female offspring.
Comparison of L452R mutation variant diagnosis in SARS-COV-2 PCR positive samples with two different qPCR kits
Authors: GÜRER GİRAY Burcu , GÜVEN AÇIK Gökçe
Published: August 2023

Objectives: Quantitative reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) is used as the gold standard method to diagnose COVID-19 infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 which is the cause of the most important epidemic in world history. It was aimed to compare the results of two of the most commonly used commercial kits for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 mutation in our laboratory during the pandemic.
Methods: Our study included 5000 SARS-CoV-2 PCR positive nasopharyngeal swab samples (2500 L452R mutation positive samples, 2500 L452R mutation negative samples). PCR positivity and negativity of the L452R mutation of the positive SARS-CoV-2 positive samples were identified with the Diagnovital® (DIAGNO5plex NS SARS-CoV-2 Real Time PCR Kit [A1 Life Sciences Istanbul]) kit. The mentioned samples were also studied with a different commercial PCR kit, Bio-Speedy® (SARS-CoV-2 Emerging Plus Real Time PCR Kit [Bioeksen R&D Technologies Istanbul]).
Results: A total of 5000 samples included in the study were concluded as SARS-CoV-2 positive with both tests. One hundred and fifty of 2500 samples that were found positive for SARS-CoV-2 but negative for L452R mutations with the Diagnovital® kit were found positive with the Bio-Speedy® kit for SARS-CoV-2. The compatability between the two kits was found to be high (Kappa= 0.940). The mean Ct values of the samples found positive with the Diagnovital® kit and Bio-Speedy® kit were 24.15 ± 6.75 and 20.72 ± 7.17, respectively and the difference was statistically significant.
Conclusions: It was determined the two commercial kits included in the study were extremely compatible based on their analysis. Therefore both kits can be used safely for COVID-19 symptomatic patients.
A AMAZÔNIA SUBORDINADA AOS IMPERATIVOS DO CAPITAL FINANCEIRO
Authors: Santos Neto Artur Bispo dos , Silva Everton Melo , Silva Renalvo Cavalcante
Published: August 2023

Este texto pretende abordar, primeiramente, a capilaridade da conquista da Região Amazônica aos propósitos da reprodução ampliada do capital num contexto de crise e como os megaprojetos de infraestrutura e desenvolvimento constituem mecanismos de ativação sistemática de controle da extração de recursos naturais para atender às demandas da financeirização. A seguir, busca(-se) entender a peculiaridade da intervenção do capital chinês nessa região, objetivando garantir a celeridade do circuito das commodities para seu mercado e a necessidade de aprofundar os processos de superacumulação mediante espoliações das riquezas naturais. Por fim, salienta(-se) como se inscrevem os processos de acumulação por espoliações nas Unidades de Conservação, nas Terras Indígenas e nos Territórios Quilombolas, para contemplar a reprodução em larga escala do capital financeiro.
Mejora de procesos para la otorgación de créditos: aplicación de la metodología KANBAN
Authors: Ramirez Piedra Jonathan Alexander , Giron Calva Hipatia Carolina
Published: August 2023

El artículo tiene como objetivo principal presentar una propuesta para la mejora de procedimientos en la concesión de créditos en una entidad financiera del Ecuador, a través de la metodología Kanban dado que actualmente los procesos se realizan de una manera obsoleta con trámites extensos que generan cuellos de botella y mayor tiempo de respuesta para el cliente; de esta forma con la propuesta se espera reducir costos de producción y a su vez maximizar los rendimiento financieros y económicos de la entidad objeto de estudio. Se plantea un diseño de investigación cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo que permitió deducir la situación financiera de la entidad para solventar las necesidades al implementar la metodología Kanban en los procesos para otorgar créditos. Se estableció que en la entidad financiera el proceso para un crédito genera un tiempo en oficina de 24 horas y al agregar el tiempo promedio de traslado de documentos físicamente suma un total de 32 horas, es decir, el proceso demora en promedio 4 días desde su inicio con el asesor hasta terminar con el archivo del expediente. Al aplicar la metodología Kanban se reduce el tiempo del proceso a un estimado de 2 días generando un proceso más eficaz, disminuyendo costos e incrementando la productividad y el desempeño de todo el equipo de trabajo; se ha estimado que la entidad tendrá un aumento del 50% de su productividad tomando como referencia las variaciones relativas del análisis horizontal que cada rubro tiene en el estado de resultados.
Ventajas tributarias de la facturación electrónica en Ecuador
Authors: Ortega Méndez Jaritza Xiomara
Published: August 2023

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las principales ventajas tributarias de la facturación electrónica en Ecuador como una herramienta innovadora para minimizar la evasión fiscal por incumplimiento de tributos, tanto para personas naturales como para personas jurídicas. En este sentido, se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática de la literatura a través de la búsqueda, selección y análisis de datos en diversas fuentes que permitieron construir el estado del arte, de base argumentativa, para dar soporte a las ventajas de la facturación electrónica. En primer lugar, se comenzó a analizar los antecedentes de esta herramienta tributaria en países como Colombia, Perú y México; en segundo lugar, se abordaron varios aportes de investigadores acerca de la tributación en el Ecuador y; por último, se hizo una recopilación de las ventajas de la facturación con base en las normativas legales vigentes y perspectivas de autores que describieron los beneficios de esta nueva forma de tributación. Se concluyó que sí existen ventajas en la facturación electrónica, pero que para promover su uso hay que acompañar la normativa de capacitaciones para que todos los contribuyentes, sin excepción, hagan uso de esta herramienta y, el Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI), puede realizar un óptimo control tributario.
Cuadro de Mando Integral para la gestión bibliotecaria, aplicado a la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
Authors: Ibarra Álava Mery Yolanda , Guamán Guanopatín Milton Efrain
Published: August 2023

Se propone para la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo como objetivo de mejora continua el Cuadro de Mando Integral - CMI una herramienta para la gestión de la biblioteca, que permite llevar un monitoreo y control de las estrategias definidas y así también a quien tiene la función de dirigir esta unidad cuente con insumos necesarios para la toma de decisiones. El desarrollo de esta herramienta tuvo un enfoque cualicuantitativo, su modalidad es no experimental con un alcance descriptivo. Las técnicas aplicadas para el desarrollo de la investigación fueron: el análisis FODA, la entrevista y juicio de expertos. Se propone una metodología para el desarrollo del cuadro de mando integral, aplicada anteriormente en varias universidades, adaptada a las condiciones de la Universidad Técnica de Quevedo. Del análisis priorizado de las falencias detectadas en el diagnóstico se determinó el enfoque que deberá adquirir el Cuadro de Mando Integral. Se considera, como resultado integral del diagnóstico, que aplicar un Cuadro de Mando Integral para la gestión de la biblioteca de la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, puede contribuir a disminuir las debilidades detectadas. A partir del rumbo estratégico definido en la universidad se proponen las perspectivas y el mapa estratégico para esta Unidad de Información, se establece el cuadro de mando integral y los indicadores para evaluar la consecución de los objetivos. El diseño del cuadro de mando integral incluyó indicadores de gestión alineados con la estrategia institucional que fue trasladada al desarrollo de una propuesta para la gestión de la biblioteca.
Uso de la macroalga Porphyra umbilicalis en la emergencia, crecimiento y producción en el cultivo de rábano “Raphanus sativus L"
Authors: Cepeda Solis María Belén , Álvarez Sánchez Ana Ruth , Monge Freile Marlon Fernando , Batista Casacó Aimé Rosario , Chanaluisa Saltos Jorge Stiven
Published: August 2023

El Rábano (Rhapanus sativus) es una hortaliza que se cultiva a nivel mundial por lo que, muchos productores utilizan químicos para tener mayor producción, una alternativa para evitar el uso de químicos en el cultivo de rábano es el uso abonos verdes a base de algas por sus ventajas nutricionales que pueden aportar a la agricultura. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el comportamiento agronómico y productivo del rábano “Raphanus sativus” bajo el efecto de la biofertilización a base de la macroalga Porphyra umbilicalis  también conocida como “Nori”. Se utilizo un Diseño Completamente Alzar (DCA) con cuatro tratamientos y un testigo experimental con cinco repeticiones. Los tratamientos corresponden a T0: control experimental (0% de alga Nori); T1 al 100% de alga Nori; T2 al 75% de alga Nori; T3 al 50% de alga Nori; T4 al 25% de alga Nori. Se utilizaron 10 plantas por unidad experimental, es decir, 50 plantas por tratamiento con un total de 250 plantas para todos los tratamientos. Los resultados indicaron que, la exposición del alga Nori previo a la siembra, no representó ninguna ventaja en el porcentaje de emergencia, no obstante, en las variables de altura (34.32 cm) Ancho de hojas (9.18±1.45), Longitud de Hoja (2 ±0.69), Peso (31.6±3.14 g), biomasa fresca (23.90±2.59), Biomasa seca (1.57±0.41) y rendimiento 31.2 kg el tratamiento T4 biofertilizados con el 100% de alga Nori presentó los valores más altos. Concluyendo que el uso de alga Nori como biofertilizante puede dar ventajas en la producción de hortalizas como el rábano.
Obtención de almidón de malanga: Colocasia esculenta L. y Xanthosoma sagittifolium L, mediante la aplicación de tres métodos químicos
Authors: Sánchez Llaguno Sungey Naynee , Narvaez Narvaez Rosa Isabel , Neira Mosquera Juan Alejandro , Plua Montiel Jhoan Alfredo
Published: August 2023

La malanga (Colacasia esculenta L.), debido a su acelerado desarrollo vegetativo y sencilla propagación, se ha convertido en uno de los principales cultivos de las zonas tropicales del Ecuador. Gracias a sus propiedades bioquímicas y su alto valor nutricional ha permitido aplicar tecnologías sencillas para aprovechar este recurso agrícola en la obtención de almidón para la utilización en diferentes alimentos. El objetivo de esta investigación fue obtener almidón a partir de dos variedades de malanga Colocasia esculenta L y Xanthosoma sagittifolium L, mediante la aplicación de tres métodos químicos (ácido cítrico, ácido clorhídrico, ácido fosfórico), en el cual finalmente se realizó un proceso de decantación y centrifugación. Se aplicó un ANOVA, con diseño de bloques completamente al azar mediante arreglo factorial A*B*C, obteniéndose un total de 12 tratamientos y 3 repeticiones. Se estableció las diferencias estadísticas entre las medias de los tratamientos con la prueba de Tukey (P>0,05). Se obtuvo un mayor rendimiento en el tratamiento Malanga Blanca + Centrifugación + Ácido cítrico 29,34%, en lo que corresponde a la acidez y pH, los valores se encontraron dentro de lo establecido por trabajos similares, el porcentaje de fibra más elevado se presentó en el tratamiento Malanga lila + Decantación + Ácido fosfórico (0,68%), mientras que la humedad se encuentra dentro de los parámetros permitidos de la INEN 616, la cual señala un 14% y una temperatura de gelatinización óptima en el tratamiento Malanga blanca + Decantación + Ácido fosfórico (56,53°C).
Evaluation of Taekwondo Players' Ranking Using the PageRank Algorithm
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Sun Hai-Lian , Lee Seong-no , Kim Man-Keun
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to apply the Olympic Kyorugi Ranking system and PageRank algorithm to the results of four world-class taekwondo competitions held from 2020 to 2023, including G20, G14, G10, and G6, to calculate the rankings. Based on the results, a comparison between the two algorithms is conducted to provide basic information for taekwondo ranking calculation methods. For the purpose of this study, information was collected from the official website of the World Taekwondo Federation. Use MS-Excel, PyCharm, and IBM SPSS (ver. 27) programs to process data. The results of this study are as follows. Firstly, using the PageRank algorithm, the gender and weight rankings of taekwondo athletes can be calculated. Secondly, using the PageRank system for ranking calculation is more suitable for considering the relative performance of players than using the Olympic Kyorugi Ranking system for ranking calculation. Thirdly, the ranking consistency calculated using the Olympic Kyorugi Ranking system and PageRank system is relatively low.
The Effects of Regional Image of Sailing Championship Venue on Regional Development and Recommendation Intention
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Lee Jae Bin
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze data on the impact of local residents' images on local development and recommendation intentions, to provide basic data on how to utilize various events to revitalize marine sports. To achieve this purpose, the final questionnaire of 211 participants was collected and computerized according to the purpose of data analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Accordingly, the following conclusions were drawn through the results and discussions of this study.
First, the impact of the local image of the Sailing Championship venue on regional development is that the image of local residents affects the development of the region, thereby improving various infrastructure and raising interest in the region. Second, local residents of B perceive that regional development, economic revitalization, job creation, local pride, local awareness, increased tourists, and cultural improvement will have a positive impact on local visitors.
The Effects of Taekwondo Trainees' Commitment to Exercise on Exercise Continuation and Life Satisfaction
Authors:   The World Society of Taekwondo Culture, Ju Jinmana
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between the factors that trainees' immersion in exercise leads to the trainees' continued exercise, and to find out the positive relationship and communication with trainees in managing trainees based on the results of life satisfaction that trainees can obtain. The purpose is to provide basic data to help the training of Taekwondo trainees and the vitalization of gymnasium management through the understanding of trainees with the expectation of effect.
As a result of the study, it was found that exercise commitment had a good effect on exercise continuation and life satisfaction.
Assessing the Impact of Natural Farming Practices on Quality Parameters of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
Authors: Monicaa M. , Krishnan R. , Sunitha R. , Sanbagavalli S. , Manickam S. , Senthil A. , Sangeetha S.P.
Published: August 2023

Background: Cotton, a popular fiber crop, is in high demand for textiles due to its natural properties. It plays a vital role in biological cycles and sustainable yield. A field experiment to compare natural, organic farming and integrated crop management to assess cotton fiber qualities was conducted in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, for two years (2021-22 and 2022-23) in Cotton cv. CO 17. Methods: The experiment had nine treatments, arranged in a Randomized Block Design and replicated thrice. A complete Zero Budget Natural Farming Practices were used, including Ghanajeevamirit as Basal, seed treatment with Beejamirit, Jeevamirit applied twice a month through irrigation, intercropping, mulching and Whapasa (Alternate Furrow irrigation). Organic and Integrated plots were also included. Result: The use of beejamirit, jeevamirit and ghanajeevamirit in natural farming led to substantial seed cotton yield of 1287 kg ha-1 in 2021-22 and 1364 kg ha-1 in 2022-23, comparable to organic plots of 1695 kg ha-1 in 2021-22 and 1768 kg ha-1 in 2022-23, while improving soil health, biodiversity and pest management. Quality characteristics did not significantly differ among the different farming practices.
Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis in Advanced Matromorphic Generations of Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Authors: Sharma Sonali , Bhushan Anil , Samnotra R.K. , Kumar Bupesh , Wani Owais Ali , Naik Reshav , Kumar Manoj
Published: August 2023

Background: Garden pea is an important leguminous vegetable crop but the lack of high yielding and stable varieties is the major constraint. There is a need to explore genetic variability for the crop improvement programs. Considering this, the current investigation was aimed to study the genetic variability and relationship among the yield and its contributing traits in advanced matromorphic progenies for effective production. Methods: A two year experiment was carried out at SKUAST- Chatha, Jammu during the cropping season of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to find out the genetic variability parameters, path coefficient and correlation studies for thirteen yield contributing traits in twenty two garden pea genotypes (twelve advanced matromorphic progenies and ten parental lines). Result: The results revealed high variability among the tested genotypes. The values of phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) were greater as compared to the genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the traits. High heritability along with genetic advance ( greater than 20%) was observed for all the traits whereas pod length (PL) and shelling percentage (SP) were exceptions. Pod yield per plant ( PYPP) had positive genotypic and phenotypic correlation with node at which first flower appears (NFFA), plant height(PH), internodal distance (ID), no. of pods per node (NPPN), pod length (PL), no. of seeds per pod(NSPP), no. of pods per plant (NPP), days to first picking (DFF), average pod weight (APW) and shelling percentage (SP). Positive direct effect on pod yield per plant (PYPP) was exhibited by traits viz., days to 50 per cent flowering (DFPF), node at which first flower appears (NFFA), internodal distance (ID), no. of pods per node (NPPN), pod width (PW), no. of seeds per pod (NSPP), no. of pods per plant (NPPP), days to first picking (DFP) and average pod weight (APW) in path coefficient analysis.
UTOPIAS, TERRA BRASILIS, BRASÍLIA
Authors: ZIM ALINE
Published: August 2023

O desmonte das grandes narrativas fundacionais da América pode trazer importantes chaves de leitura para uma reconexão do espaço-tempo latino-americano, mais plural e inclusiva. O pensamento ocidental foi embasado em dicotomias que afirmam a hierarquia de uma cultura sobre a outra e ignoraram os conflitos, ou a dimensão dialética da realidade. Os mitos e utopias sobre o Descobrimento da América ocultam o discurso de poder pela automatização linguística, tornando-o invisível. O texto desvela alguns dos elementos do discurso utópico do mito da Terra Prometida, da Utopia de Morus e do Plano Piloto de Lucio Costa para Brasília. Para o desmonte da oposição binária, aponta-se a inversão da hierarquia, o que significa desconstruir o sistema.
Evaluasi Sistem Kewaspadaan Dini dan Respon Penyakit (SKDR) Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta tahun 2022
Authors: Marullyta Astari , Rohananingsih R
Published: August 2023

Indonesia is a country with high population movements as well as urbanization, this causes new emerging and re-emerging diseases such as malaria, diarrhea, cholera, diphtheria, anthrax, rabies, measles, pertussis, and Covid 19. Which can cause infectious diseases and outbreaks. The Early Warning and Response System (EWARS) is a web-based syndrome surveillance system used to detect any abnormal phenomenon that will trigger prompt public health intervention. This study aims to describe performance of the reporting system and management of EWARS implementation in the Province of Yogyakarta in 2022. This research was descriptive qualitative research by using evaluating approach. Qualitative descriptive research design using an evaluation approach. The informant selection technique was carried out using purposive sampling technique through in-depth interviews, observation and document review related to the research topic. The data analysis was content analysis. Validity test used was sources triangulation, methods and data. The results showed that Province of Yogyakarta had a timeliness of reports was 96.32%, completeness of reports was 99.43%, and 100% alerts responded. Meanwhile most of the data on the number of diseases in the EWARS did not match the report manual reports. EWARS has been carried out well in Province of Yogyakarta which can be seen from Timeliness, completeness, and alert responded, but needs to be improved in terms of data validation on the number of disease reports.
Implementasi Sistem Manajemen Kesehatan Dan Keselamatan Kerja (SMK3) Di PT. Mega Andalan Kalasan Yogyakarta
Authors: Faradinah Erna Desi , Framudella Azarine Dwinta , Setiyaningrum Dessi
Published: August 2023

The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) is an important part of the protection of the workforce so that workers remain safe, healthy, and safe. The implementation of SMK3 in the company will avoid the risk of moral and material losses, loss of working hours, and safety caused by accidents. In every year, PT Mega Andalan Kalasan has a work accident that results in losses for the company and must be taken to the hospital. Accidents that occur such as broken fingers, pinched fingers, eyes affected by grinding fire and so on. This study aims to determine the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) at PT. Mega Andalan Kalasan Yogyakarta. This type of research is qualitative by means of observation, this method is more inclined to descriptive results. The sampling technique was carried out by in-depth interviews, exposure from sources and purposive sampling of employees. PT. MAK Yogyakarta has tried the risk of work accidents, physical factors, chemical factors, biological factors, physiological factors (ergonomics), psychological factors and risk control measures, namely training (internal and external), appropriate work tools, installation of signs, provision of fire extinguishers, inspection Health (initial and routine), Environmental inspection or measurement, Provision of first aid kits, Provision of PPE, Simulation and Insurance. Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) at PT. Mega Andalan Kalasan (MAK) Yogyakarta is quite good in terms of the risk of work accidents, risks and hazards of work accidents and the legal basis used in its application is in accordance with ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 and PP No. 50 of 2012.
Aesthetic Expressions of Caring in Nursing Among Thai Undergraduate Nursing Students
Authors: Konguswan Waraporn , Aphichato Angsuma , Locsin Rozzano
Published: August 2023

Caring is a core value of nursing and is often incorporated in nursing curricula. A qualitative research study was conducted based on Gadamer’s philosophical viewpoints to collect, analyze, and interpret aesthetic expressions of caring in nursing by Thai undergraduate students of nursing. Participants were 41 second-year baccalaureate degree nursing students from a university in Thailand. Data generated were graphic illustrations and short descriptions and narrative statements, which were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was established following Lincoln and Guba’s criteria. Meanings of caring in nursing revealed five thematic categories: (a) nurturing wholeness of persons, (b) practicing aesthetic caring in nursing, (c) sharing self with honesty and trust, (d) helping persons using multiple processes, and (e) enhancing personhood. This study described caring in nursing as focused on persons, human relationships, and nursing processes of caring that enhance personhood. These findings inform professional nursing education toward a transformative caring process for students of nursing who are imbued with caring attributes.