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Growing with Green Literature: Inspiring Young Minds with Ruskin Bond & Manjula Padmanabhan
Authors: Dash Swagatika , Dash Ashapurna
Published: November 2024

The world is facing terrible ecological catastrophes at the turn of the millennium. So, it is no longer a choice but a necessity to raise ecologically responsible children, as we are passing on a fractured environment to future generations. People often observe a twofold interaction between children and nature. According to one perspective, as William Wordsworth portrays, children are full of innocence and have a special bond with nature. In contrast to this perspective, John Locke’s theory of tabula rasa contends that children lack knowledge and experience. Thus, elders are accountable for keeping them aware of their surroundings. This paper explores the importance of instilling eco-consciousness in children early on through eco-writing. It also examines how, by using stories and picture books, children can attain greater insight into the interconnectedness of their lives with their surroundings. The findings suggest that, through storytelling, children can comprehend more fully the relationships between themselves and others, as well as nature and society. For younger readers who are not yet able to grasp complex plotlines, it is also proposed that picture books can be used to develop these connections. This research delves into specific works of children’s literature by Ruskin Bond and Manjula Padmanabhan, in which they convey their exceptional affinity with nature. By recognising the importance of eco-literature, this study looks to provide a model for a more sustainable approach to living, which can potentially shape the future of humanity and the planet.
Using ChatGPT in Teaching/Learning Language Skills
Authors: Behera Aruna Kumar
Published: November 2024

ChatGPT, a conversational AI model developed by OpenAI, is a large language model like Gemini, Bing, BERT, and others. It utilizes deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses in natural language conversations (Alikaniotis & Prokopidis, 2021). This paper looks into various aspects of ChatGPT, such as its functionality, its applications in ELT, its advantages, and its limitations. While it excels at generating responses similar to humans across a wide spectrum of inputs, it finds it difficult to deal with the complexity of human language. Of course, when used with some caution, ChatGPT can significantly benefit learners and teachers in teaching and learning language skills.
Alienation, Assertion, Vegetarianism: Reading Han Kang’s The Vegetarian
Authors: Mohapatra and Devishree , Pati Madhusmita
Published: November 2024

The Vegetarian, a Korean novella written by Han Kang and translated into English by Deborah Smith, revolves around Kim Yeong-hye, a young woman who is seen transgressing all boundaries in her defiance of patriarchy. This paper seeks to showcase her attempt at liberation from the shackles of male oppression eventually leading to self-assertion. It also explains how her tryst with vegetarianism acts as a turning point in her life and leads to her condition of social alienation and self-absorption. It examines the struggle of a non-conformist woman who is determined to carve a space for herself in a male-dominated world. Yeong-hye’s vegetarian way of life is but a rejection of patriarchal values though it is considered as a consequence of her mental illness. Thus, through a close reading of the text, the paper will also try to deconstruct the Korean social system and its values to understand the psyche of the protagonist and interpret her life decisions.
Evaluating Abuse of Young Adults’ Bodies in Collins’s The Hunger Games
Authors: Thapa Hukum
Published: November 2024

The bodies of young adults are vibrant and seductive. They view their physical selves as “being in the world.” Social structures and grownups detest the physical activities of the young adults. Thus, the present study looks at many circumstances and causes of young adult’s bodily abuse in Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games. In this article, it examines how and why the Capitol’s authority mistreats the bodies of young adult characters like Peeta and Katniss. It also looks into the motivations behind the young people’s plans to mistreat their bodies. In order to maintain their power and influence over adolescents, this study makes the case that adults and societal institutions mistreat young adults’ bodies. In the process of exercising power, the adults view the young adults as competitors and formidable opponents. Additionally, it argues that rather than deterring young adults from acquiring their freedom, individuality, and maturity, physical violence encourages them. The study draws on theoretical ideas and readily available critical comments from scholars who specialize in young adult writing and conceptions of the body, including Roberta S. Trites, Tayaba Moeen et al., and Heather Y. Swanton et al., for its analytical purposes. Lastly, by focusing on abuse, the study hopes to introduce a fresh perspective to the study of the body, young people, and young adult texts.
Sobrevivir al Holocausto en la Unión Soviética. Voces en los archivos
Authors: Teitelbaum Vanesa
Published: November 2024

El gran número de judíos que se salvó del Holocausto en la Unión Soviética contrasta con el silencio de los investigadores hasta hace algunos años. Este trabajo se propone avanzar en el análisis de este tema a partir del examen de las experiencias de quienes sobrevivieron en algunas de las regiones que entonces formaban parte de la Unión Soviética y consiguieron migrar hacia territorios alejados del conflicto y el exterminio, en particular, Argentina y otros países de las Américas. El estudio presenta algunos casos basados en el examen de testimonios orales y registros documentales resguardados en repositorios como los de la Biblioteca de la Universidad Hebrea de Jerusalén (Israel), los Archivos Arolsen (Alemania) y el Archivo de la Palabra del Centro de Documentación e Información sobre Judaísmo Argentino "Marc Turkow", de la AMIA, en Buenos Aires.
O Conceito de “Sociedade Aberta” no Pensamento de Karl Raimund Popper
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo procura dar conta de uma investigação de “tipo-hermenêutica”. Pretende-se explorar o conceito de “sociedade aberta” no pensamento de Karl Popper, tendo como contexto interpretativo a realidade política, social e cultural de Moçambique. O ponto de partida deste estudo focaliza-se na pesquisa documental relacionada com os estudos feitos em torno desta figura incontornável do pensamento filosófico contemporâneo. Em termos de resultados obtidos, podem-se destacar os seguintes: (i) o conceito de “sociedade aberta”, no pensamento de Karl Popper, evoca a ideia de uma sociedade democrática liberal que cria condições para o exercício da liberdade de crítica; (ii) articulando esta ideia com a teoria falibilista do conhecimento, o autor propõe-nos, como estratégia de construção democrática do espaço público, uma ética da comunicação dialógica; (iii) as implicações desta leitura, a partir do pensamento da filosofia política de Karl Popper, no contexto da sociedade moçambicana, colocam-nos perante o desafio de “fazermos uma política” que promova o exercício de uma cidadania participativa e inclusiva.
PNUD (2013). Relatório de Desenvolvimento Humano 2013. Ascensão do Sul: Progresso Humano num Mundo Diversificado
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

PNUD (2013). Relatório de Desenvolvimento Humano 2013. Ascensão do Sul: Progresso Humano num Mundo Diversificado.
IoT Intrusion Detection Model Using RNN Algorithm
Authors: Ordiyasa I Wayan , Fan Hao Yi
Published: November 2024

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is the method that is processed in the network layer of an IoT system. Machine learning techniques have been applied in the IDS and observed the higher performance in identifying the intrusion and malware. The existing method involved in IDS tends to be ineffective due to the drawbacks of big data, centralization, and low privacy. The existing method is also inefficient in handling the streaming data of IoT systems. Most of the method in the IDS has low efficiency in intrusion detection to increase the efficiency of the detection. In this research, the FPA is proposed in IoT intrusion detection to increase the efficiency of the detection.
Determining Thesis Title using Winnowing Algorithm
Authors: Saputra Rendi , Susilawati Indah
Published: November 2024

This study presents the development and application of a system utilizing the winnowing algorithm to evaluate the suitability of thesis titles based on their relevance to existing research. By generating fingerprint values from input titles and calculating similarity percentages using Jaccard’s Similarity Coefficient, the system provides a quantitative measure of title uniqueness and originality. In this study, the similarity between the proposed title and existing titles was determined to be 38.4%, indicating a low level of overlap and confirming the title’s appropriateness for academic research. The winnowing algorithm enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the title selection process, reducing the risk of redundancy and plagiarism while ensuring alignment with academic standards. This automated approach streamlines decision-making, enabling students to choose focused and high-quality thesis topics. The system’s ability to deliver precise similarity metrics supports academic integrity and promotes originality in research. Future research could explore the integration of advanced algorithms or machine learning to further improve the system’s performance and adaptability across diverse academic domains.
Expert System to Determine Camera Price Using VIKOR Method
Authors: Purwanto Hendri , Susilawati Indah
Published: November 2024

This study presents the design and implementation of an expert system for determining the best camera recommendations for beginners, utilizing a web-based platform to deliver tailored results based on user input. The VIKOR method is employed to evaluate and rank camera products, ensuring optimal recommendations by balancing multiple criteria such as technical specifications, usability, and cost-effectiveness. Analysis of five camera products revealed that the Fujifilm X-A5 achieved the lowest VIKOR value of 0, indicating it as the top recommendation for beginners. The system's calculations were validated against manual computations, achieving a 100% accuracy rate, and thereby confirming the reliability of the expert system. The proposed system not only enhances decision-making efficiency but also significantly reduces the time required for experts to rank and evaluate multiple camera products. This approach demonstrates the potential of integrating multi-criteria decision-making methods into expert systems to provide accurate, user-centric recommendations in real time.
A Comprehensive Review on Emotional Support Delving into Concepts Functions Influential Factors and Theoretical Frameworks
Authors: Pan Junxian , Ye Mingyu
Published: November 2024

To deepen the theoretical understanding of emotional support, this study selects 89 Chinese and English scholarly articles related to emotional support from databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Web of Science, Elsevier, Wiley, JSTOR, and Taylor & Francis. Utilizing NVivo 12 for coding and framework construction, a comprehensive literature review is conducted across four dimensions: connotation, role, influencing factors, and theoretical models. The findings reveal the following: Firstly, researchers’ consensus that emotional support entails the expression of positive emotions such as concern, empathy, understanding, respect, trust, and encouragement towards others. Secondly, emotional support significantly enhances individuals' mental and physical health, and fosters students' learning engagement and academic achievement. Thirdly, the effectiveness of emotional support is influenced by the relationships between the supporter and the supported, as well as the broader supportive environment. Lastly, theoretical models of emotional support encompass the main effect model, the stress-buffering model, and the dynamic effect model.
Forecasting Financial Expenditures for Long Term Care Insurance Evidence from the Typical Pilot Cities in China
Authors: Jin Tongtong
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study aims to provide decision-makers with a reference by predicting the financial expenditures and trends of long-term care insurance in China over the next thirty years.  
Approach/Methodology/Design: This study employs Markov chains and overall simulation model to forecast the extent of financial expenditures on long-term care for employees and residents. It examines the financial outlay levels under various entitlement payment scenarios and estimates the discrepancies in financial expenditures between employees and residents from 2021 to 2050.
Findings: The results show that (1) The number of disabled elderly employees aged 60 and above will be about 14,288 thousand, and the number of disabled elderly residents will be about 68,176 thousand in 2050. (2) Under the low scenario, the financial expenditures of elderly employees and residents in 2050 will reach 29,636.87 million yuan and 17,597.92 million yuan respectively, which are 2.86 and 10.24 times as much as those in 2021. The total financial expenditures under the medium and high scenarios will be 2.38 and 5.51 times as much as those under the low scenario respectively. (3) The scale of financial expenditure on long-term care insurance for residents far exceeds that of employees, and the trend is expanding.
Practical Implications: This study may provide theoretical support for the full implementation of long-term care insurance policies.
Originality/value: This study uses Markov models and overall simulation models, along with typical representative plans from pilot areas in China, to differentiate the insurance identity of elderly employees and residents and to estimate the scale and trend of financial expenditures for long-term care insurance in China from 2021 to 2050.
The role and empirical research of innovation and entrepreneurship education in cultivating college students' entrepreneurial skills and innovation ability
Authors: Liang Junming , Xu Jiahao
Published: November 2024

This article aims to explore the role of innovation and entrepreneurship education in cultivating entrepreneurial skills and innovative capabilities among college students, and supports this claim through empirical research. It first introduces the definition and importance of innovation and entrepreneurship education, emphasizing its role in fostering students' innovative thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial potential. Then, from the perspective of students, it discusses the effects of innovation and entrepreneurship education on enhancing their entrepreneurial intentions, knowledge, and skills.
Supply Chain Management and Marketing Integration for Competitive Advantage
Authors: Liu Tingyu , Hazrita Ab Rahim  , Li Zihua
Published: November 2024

Purpose: To explore the effect of the integration of supply chain management and marketing on the competitive advantage of enterprises. 
Approach/Methodology/Design: The relationship between supply chain management and marketing, the importance of integration and strategy were expounded through theoretical analysis, and the actual cases of Apple and Amazon were analyzed. 
Findings: It is found that supply chain management and marketing are closely related and interact with each other, and integration can improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, improve enterprise efficiency and enhance innovation ability. Cases such as Brazil Company show the positive effects of integration, but there are also cases where relevant advantages are not fully utilized.
Practical Implications: TIt helps enterprises, government, academia and other parties to understand the importance and application of the integration of supply chain management and marketing in enhancing competitiveness and achieving sustainable development..
Originality/value: Put forward relevant theories and strategies for the integration of supply chain management and marketing, provide new ideas and methods for enterprise operation, and verify its effectiveness and practical significance through actual case analysis.
THOUGHT OF RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS AS CONFLICTS OF EPISTEMOLOGIES
Authors: Grbić Safer
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we will present a distinction between belief, religious belief, religion, theology as the religious teaching of belief, an explication of the concept of religious conflicts, the (im)possibility of realizing the ideal of theological epistemology, and the consideration of religious conflicts as a clash of epistemologies. Hypothesis, as a statement that is assumed to be true in order to explain certain facts or as an assumption based on facts, is reflected in the thesis that religious conflicts become serious clashes of epistemologies when we elevate our understanding from the realm of phenomena that religions largely operate within to the realm of principles upon which these phenomena are based. Thus, we will contemplate religious conflicts through the lens of theological epistemologies, which can be reduced to three basic categories: fundamental theology, with Revelation or Sacred Text as the source of faith; rational theology, which takes reason as the source of faith, and spiritual theology, which considers personal experience or revelation as the source of faith. Although the subject of this paper is the consideration of religious conflicts as clashes of epistemologies, it will become evident that it is necessary to contemplate the specific religious phenomena that emerge based on various theological epistemologies. This is in line with the necessity of understanding the phenomenal domain where religious conflicts arise. However, the main focus of this paper is the consideration of the clash of theological epistemologies as an explication of religious conflicts.
NARATIVIZACIJA PRAZNINE: SJEĆANJE I SVJEDOČENJE U ROMANU "KOPČA"
Authors: Bulić Amina
Published: November 2024

Analizirajući autobiografsku i fikcionalnu dimenziju romana “Kopča” Nirhe Efendić, njegove kompozicijske specifičnosti, narativne tehnike i osobitosti pripovjedačke strukture, ovaj rad teži osvijetliti fenomen priče i pripovijedanja u kontekstu umjetničke aktualizacije i artikulacije iskustva preživljavanja Genocida u Srebrenici. Ukazujući na kompozicijske mehanizme “Kopče”, rad se bavi odnosom između formalnih, metatekstualnih i intertekstualnih dimenzija narativa. Specifične ideološke pozicije, nerijetko kreirajući obrasce političkog pamćenja, diktiraju “prihvatljive” moduse memorijalizacije velikih kolektivnih trauma koji se ogledaju u petrificiranim formama kulturnog pamćenja. Rad teži analizirati kako “Kopča” svojom poetikom svjedočenja generira nove obrasce individualnog sjećanja na Genocid u Srebrenici gradeći specifičan narativni prostor kolektivnog pamćenja i spoznaje oblikovane intersekcijom vjere, humanosti i umjetnosti koji ovaj rad nastoji analizirati i opisati.
平台資本主義
Authors: Srnicek Nick
Published: November 2024

數據是這個年代的「新石油」 平台是復興今日資本主義的領頭先鋒 ──果真如此嗎？ 　　小至普羅大眾的衣食住行、工作社交，大至工商業大鰐的產能調配、重機租賃，平台企業如Facebook、Google、Uber以網頁和APP，將現代社會的生活與經濟需求集於一身，滲入日常每一環節。 　　表面上，平台的建立旨在賺取服務費或銷售產品；然而，壟斷當代資本主義新原料：數據，成為基礎數碼基建的擁有者，才是這些科技與工商業巨擎的真正目標：Facebook追蹤用戶的所有線上活動；Google記錄用戶的搜尋數據與cookies；Amazon雄踞數碼企業的硬件軟件…… 　　螫伏於上世紀的經濟低迷、科網狂熱與幻滅，破土於2008年全球經濟危機後，世界經濟逐漸由壟斷式平台寡頭主導──上有FAANG等傳統大鰐，下有Uber、Airbnb等後起之秀。資本主義的前路如何？平台是否復甦經濟的救世之手？尼克．斯奈錫克的《平台資本主義》，將是這些討論的重要起點。
New congruences modulo powers of 2 for k-regular overpartition pairs
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rahman Riyajur , Saikia Nipen ,   Department of Mathematics, Rajiv Gandhi University
Published: November 2024

Let $\overline{B}_{k}(n)$ denote the number of $k$ regular overpartition pairs where a $k$-regular overpartition pair of $n$ is a pair of $k$-regular overpartitions $(a,b)$ in which the sum of all the parts is $n$. Naika and Shivasankar (2017) proved infinite families of congruences for $\overline{B}_3(n)$ and $\overline{B}_4(n)$. In this paper, we prove infinite families of congruences modulo powers of $2$ for $\overline{B}_{3\gamma}(n)$, $\overline{B}_{4\gamma}(n)$ and $\overline{B}_{6\gamma}(n)$.
Telomerase RNA component knockout exacerbates S. aureus pneumonia by extensive inflammation and dysfunction of T cells
Authors: Reisser Yasmina , Hornung Franziska , Häder Antje , Lauf Thurid , Nietzsche Sandor , Löffler Bettina , Deinhardt-Emmer Stefanie
Published: November 2024

The telomerase RNA component (Terc) constitutes a non-coding RNA critical for telomerase function, commonly associated with aging and pivotal in immunomodulation during inflammation.Our study unveils heightened susceptibility to pneumonia caused by
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
in
Terc
knockout (Terc
ko/ko
) mice compared to both young and old infected counterparts. The exacerbated infection in Terc
ko/ko
mice correlates with heightened inflammation, manifested by elevated interleukin-1β (IL-1β) levels and activation of the NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome within the lung.Employing mRNA sequencing methods alongside
in vitro
analysis of alveolar macrophages (AMs) and T cells, our study elucidates a compelling correlation between Terc
ko/ko
, inflammation, and impaired T cell functionality.
Terc
deletion results in compromised T cell function, characterized by dysregulation of the T cell receptor and absence of CD247, potentially compromising the host’s capacity to mount an effective immune response against
S. aureus
.This investigation provides insights into the intricate mechanisms governing increased vulnerability to severe pneumonia in the context of Terc deficiency, which might also contribute to aging-related pathologies, while also revealing for the first time the influence of Terc on T cell function.
Staphylococcus aureus counters organic acid anion-mediated inhibition of peptidoglycan cross-linking through robust alanine racemase activity
Authors: Panda Sasmita , Jayasinghe Yahani P , Shinde Dhananjay D , Bueno Emilio , Stastny Amanda , Bertrand Blake P , Chaudhari Sujata S , Kielian Tammy , Cava Felipe , Ronning Donald R , Thomas Vinai C
Published: November 2024

Weak organic acids are commonly found in host niches colonized by bacteria, and they can inhibit bacterial growth as the environment becomes acidic. This inhibition is often attributed to the toxicity resulting from the accumulation of high concentrations of organic anions in the cytosol, which disrupts cellular homeostasis. However, the precise cellular targets that organic anions poison and the mechanisms used to counter organic anion intoxication in bacteria have not been elucidated. Here, we utilize acetic acid, a weak organic acid abundantly found in the gut to investigate its impact on the growth of
Staphylococcus aureus
. We demonstrate that acetate anions bind to and inhibit D-alanyl-D-alanine ligase (Ddl) activity in
S. aureus
. Ddl inhibition reduces intracellular D-alanyl-D-alanine (D-Ala-D-Ala) levels, compromising staphylococcal peptidoglycan cross-linking and cell wall integrity. To overcome the effects of acetate-mediated Ddl inhibition,
S. aureus
maintains a substantial intracellular D-Ala pool through alanine racemase (Alr1) activity and additionally limits the flux of D-Ala to D-glutamate by controlling D-alanine aminotransferase (Dat) activity. Surprisingly, the
modus operandi
of acetate intoxication in
S. aureus
is common to multiple biologically relevant weak organic acids indicating that Ddl is a conserved target of small organic anions. These findings suggest that
S. aureus
may have evolved to maintain high intracellular D-Ala concentrations, partly to counter organic anion intoxication.
Noisy neuronal populations effectively encode sound localization in the dorsal inferior colliculus of awake mice
Authors: Boffi Juan C , Bathellier Brice , Asari Hiroki , Prevedel Robert
Published: November 2024

Sound location coding has been extensively studied at the central nucleus of the mammalian inferior colliculus (CNIC), supporting a population code. However, this population code has not been extensively characterized on the single-trial level with simultaneous recordings or at other anatomical regions like the dorsal cortex of inferior colliculus (DCIC), which is relevant for learning-induced experience dependent plasticity. To address these knowledge gaps, here we made in two complementary ways large-scale recordings of DCIC populations from awake mice in response to sounds delivered from 13 different frontal horizontal locations (azimuths): volumetric two-photon calcium imaging with ∼700 cells simultaneously recorded at a relatively low temporal resolution, and high-density single-unit extracellular recordings with ∼20 cells simultaneously recorded at a high temporal resolution. Independent of the method, the recorded DCIC population responses revealed substantial trial-to-trial variation (neuronal noise) which was significantly correlated across pairs of neurons (noise correlations) in the passively listening condition. Nevertheless, decoding analysis supported that these noisy response patterns encode sound location on the single-trial basis, reaching errors that match the discrimination ability of mice. The detected noise correlations contributed to minimize the error of the DCIC population code of sound azimuth. Altogether these findings point out that DCIC can encode sound location in a similar format to what has been proposed for CNIC, opening exciting questions about how noise correlations could shape this code in the context of cortico-collicular input and experience dependent plasticity.
A Comparative Analysis of the Student Preferences for Digital and Physical Books in Library Usage
Authors: Caperida Cecilia
Published: November 2024

The study investigates student preferences for digital and physical library resources at San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite, Philippines, amidst the evolving landscape of educational technology integration. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data collected from Senior High School and College students, the research identifies significant trends in resource utilization patterns and their impact on academic achievement. Results indicate a preference for digital resources, although some students still value physical materials. Statistical analyses reveal discipline-specific variations in resource utilization and a positive correlation between the frequency of accessing digital resources and academic performance. The study underscores the importance of aligning library services with student preferences to optimize learning outcomes and foster digital literacy. Recommendations are made for tailored interventions to enhance resource provision and promote equitable access across academic disciplines
Aguas grises: Aportes de cedeus sobre tecnologías de tratamiento, percepción social y desarrollo de normativas en chile – Parte 1
Authors: Gallardo Carlos , Vargas Ignacio , Gironás Jorge , Molinos María , Bertoli Rodolfo
Published: November 2024

Actualmente en Chile el ciclo urbano del agua se basa principalmente en sistemas convencionales centralizados de suministro y tratamiento de agua. Uno de los principales desafíos para las ciudades chilenas es implementar el uso de fuentes alternativas de agua. Un ejemplo de lo anterior es el reúso de aguas grises recuperadas a través de sistemas de tratamientos descentralizados energéticamente sustentables. Dado que las aguas grises corresponden aproximadamente a un 60% de las aguas usadas en un hogar, su tratamiento y reúso seguro emergen como una oportunidad relevante para el desarrollo sustentable de las ciudades chilenas.
Reptiles as Experimental Models: Uncovering Their Role in Drug Development and Health Research
Authors: Silva Lygian Cidarthy de Andrade , Denis Emilly Vitória Constantino , Silva José Sérgio Herculano Gomes da , Pereira Livia Maria Marques , Morais Elton Santos Guedes de , Soares Anísio Francisco
Published: November 2024

Experimental animal models are indispensable as they help to enhance the understanding of unknown diseases and contribute to new discoveries through their physiology, which facilitates the learning process and scientific dissemination. Consequently, the techniques applied to animal models require the development of guidelines that ensure respect for these animals and the reliability of the results obtained, in order to promote the advancement of scientific progress. With this in mind, the aim of the present study was to conduct a review on the use of reptiles as experimental models. The works were reviewed and selected based on their use of animals (reptiles) as experimental models and for having results relevant to the development of science and its various applications. In this context, analyzes that adhered to these principles were also considered, revealing that certain species of snakes, lizards, and turtles show promise for research in pharmaceuticals, the production of medicines and vaccines, as well as in seeking solutions to other problems related to animal health, for example, the study of baseline corticosterone (CORT) concentrations in rattlesnakes. Thus, we can conclude that, although these animals are not as commonly used in experimental research, reptiles hold an important position among vertebrates for investigating the progression of serious diseases, as well as for the development of vaccines and medications.
Experimentation of Grate Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste in Ouagadougou: Influence of Primary and Secondary Air Flow on Thermal Potential
Authors: Valea Arnaud R. A.A , Compaoré Hamidou , Zoundi Ousmane , Nzihou Jean Fidèle
Published: November 2024

The present work concerns the study of the influence of combustion air flows on the thermal potential during the combustion of a 2 kg mixture of solid model waste from the city of Ouagadougou. This mixture consists primarily of wood, cardboard and plastic. The prototype model is a natural laterite internal-walled grate furnace. During these investigations, we were interested in the temperature variation measured by 4 thermocouples K1 to K4 placed respectively from the waste bed to the top of the furnace. These variations are considered according to a variable primary and secondary air flow. The maximum primary and secondary airflow is 3000 L/min. Measurements are taken throughout the experiment at a step of 18 seconds and a maximum duration of 3 minutes for each case of flow considered. Maximum temperatures reaching 450oC are observed following the injection of secondary air only. This is explained by the supply of oxygen making the combustion more complete. The results show that the injection of primary and secondary air at a flow rate of 1500 L/min gives a more stable temperature result, i.e. 362,18oC 186,82oC 109,27oC 72,41oC respectively for the thermocouples K1, K2, K3, K4. An increase in the primary and secondary air flow to a maximum of 3000 L/min leads to a drop in temperatures due to the dilute internal atmosphere. These results allow to set the optimal operating parameters of the furnace in order to produce more heat for its recovery into electricity through a heat exchanger and a steam turbine.
On Some Topological Properties of Ch(X) and of the Dual Operator
Authors: Makala Zéphirin N'teba , Mvunzi Muaku , Makengo Rostin Mabela , Landa Alain Musesa , Tayen Gérard Tawaba Musian , Bakweno Freddy Tsasa , Mabumbi Lady Nlandu , Londjiringa Emilien LO Ranu , Binene Camile Likotelo , Tshiseba Cédric Kabeya
Published: November 2024

The hypo-topology on the algebra C(X) of real-valued continuous functions defined on a Tychonoff space 2X  f ∈ C(X) with its hypograph, hypof = {(x,t) ∈ X x R:f(x) ≥ t}. This topology is very useful in the calculus of variations and in optimization theory (e.g. Maximization problems). We denote C(X) with the hypo-topology by Ch(X). Our study deals with fundamental properties of these function spaces, and with the linear operators on them and as well as the characterization of the topological properties of Ch(X) in terms of topological properties of the base space X. We are studying the linear operator between the functional algebras Ch(X) and the Ch(Y). We are primarily concerned with the continuity of the evaluation functional, the general evaluation and the continuity of the characters of Ch(X) before the investigation of the properties of the dual operator f* of a continuous function f:X→Y. This operator is defined by f*:Ch (Y)→Ch (X), where f*(g)=gof for all g ∈ C(Y). The continuity of f* enables us to characterize the continuity of an algebra homomorphism of the type φ:Ch (Y)→Ch (X) for a realcompact space Y. For such a space, we present a type of Riesz theorm with states that an algebra homomorphism φ: Ch(Y)→Ch(X) is continuous if and only if there exists a unique hypo-function f: X→Y such that φ = f*. There after, we give the equivalence between the properties of f and those of f*. The study of the continuous linear functional on Ch(X) helps us to compute the topological dual space of this algebra. We show here that this dual space is useful only when the set of isolated points of X is dense.
Comparative Screening of Elite Bivoltine Silkworm Breeds under Summer Conditions of Kashmir
Authors: Kant Ravi , Islam Tajamul , Qadir Jasmeena , Chowdhary Shahnoor
Published: November 2024

The success of the sericulture industry largely depends upon the quality of mulberry leaf and type of silkworm breed reared on these leaves. The rearing of season specific silkworm breeds can be instrumental in the successful rearing which will yield good cocoon crop and thereby leading to enhanced silk production. Data with respect to eleven economic parameters viz., fecundity, hatching percentage, larval weight, fifth instar larval duration, total larval duration, cocoon yield by number, cocoon yield by weight, single shell weight, single cocoon weigh, shell ratio and pupation rate was recorded, analysed statistically and subjected to multiple trait evaluation index. Significant differences were recorded in economic parameters but no specific silkworm breed performed best in all the economic parameters studied except SK-6 which performed best for most of the economic parameters, SK-1 and SK-28 showed best performance with respect to single cocoon weight and fecundity respectively. Out of nineteen silkworm breeds only nine breeds viz., SK-6, SK-28, SK-30, KSO, SK-22, SK-24, SK-1, SK-13 and CSR-4 were found promising with average evaluation index of 66.7, 58.8, 57.2, 56.6, 55.5, 54.5, 53.1, 52.6 and 50.7 respectively. These breeds could be utilized in appropriate combination in evolution of new breeds/ hybrids for the region.
Synthesis and Characterization of Caladium bicolor-Stabilized Iron Nanoparticle
Authors: Aguomba Chukwudi Chidozie , Duru Remy Ukachukwu , Chukwu Uche John , Obi. Chidi
Published: November 2024

Caladium bicolor samples were collected, thoroughly washed, shade dried, cut into small pieces, oven-dried and ground. Distilled water was added to the ground C. bicolor samples and heated. It was then filtered after heating, and the filtrate stored. To 0.05M solution of FeCl3 was added the extract and stirred. The solution was then filtered and the residue oven dried. This synthesized NP was characterized with Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Braunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The results from these analyses were characterised by attributes that indicated a successful synthesis of Caladium bicolor-incorporated Iron nanoparticles. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis was also carried out on the Caladium bicolor extract and synthesized NPs. Some of the results include O-H stretching (3291.50 cm-1) which is characteristic of alcohol functional group. Alkane is suspected due to C-H stretching at 2919.20 cm-1 and alkene due to C=C stretching at 1628.11 cm-1. Iron (III) chloride vibrations are suspected at 639.22 cm-1 (Fe-Cl stretching). DSC shows exothermic peaks at 323.6°C and 335.5°C and endothermic peaks at 105.7°C and 251.3°C. These results confirmed the presence of iron NPs. The use of plant extracts to synthesize nanoparticles (NP) has become increasingly desirable due to its low cost and non-toxic nature. Caladium bicolor fits this role because of its cheapness and not a food source for man or animals. Iron nanoparticles were synthesized using iron (III) chloride and Caladium bicolor extract.
Building Agricultural Resilience: Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation
Authors: Kumar Mayank , Boruah Anasuya , Sonia Hibu , Padha Keshav
Published: November 2024

Climate change has a significant impact on India's agriculture, influencing environmental conditions, agricultural techniques, and production. The term "climate-resilient agriculture" refers to technologies, methods, tools, and frameworks aimed at adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change on agricultural production, food security, and livelihoods. Crop productivity and food security are greatly impacted by climate changes, which calls for creative agricultural methods to maintain food supply while reducing environmental damages. These difficulties are made worse by environmental changes and global population expansion, especially in developing countries. Technological advancements, such as geospatial analysis, and eco-friendly farming technologies, play a crucial role in optimizing land use and enhancing food security. Crop variety adaptation and management of seed, water, land, livestock, soil and nutrients, pest management, risk management, and post-harvest management are examples of effective agricultural adaptation strategies. Technological developments like geographic analysis.
Spectrum of Gastric Carcinoma in a Tertiary Care Centre with Special Reference to PDL1 and Cyciln D1
Authors: Bandopadhyay Binata , Mukhopadhyay Madhumita , Das Chhanda , Dutta Abhishek , Saha Subhamoy , Mukhopadhyay Biswanath
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Gastric carcinoma is the fifth most frequently diagnosed tumor and the fourth leading cause of death. They represent a heterogenous group of tumors with multifactorial etiologies, both environmental and genetic. PD-L1 is a transmembrane protein, and a positive PD-L1 expression in gastric carcinoma may be a predictive biomarker of the response to PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. Cyclin D1 is an important cell cycle regulatory protein and involved in the carcinogenesis of various cancers including gastric cancer.
Aims: The aim of this study is to find out the clinicopathological spectrum of gastric carcinoma and to show the immunohistochemical expression of Cyclin D1 and PD-L1 to evaluate their prognostic importance and their therapeutic impact.
Study Design: It is an observational cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Pathology in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, in a tertiary care hospital. Partial and total gastrectomies were selected from January 2021 to July 2022 in a tertiary care hospital. Clinical history was collected in the study proforma. Immunohistochemical staining for Cyclin D1 and PD-L1 was performed.
Material and Methods: The clinicopathological parameters like age, gender, histological type, regional lymph node status, lymphovascular invasion, perineural invasion, and pathological stage were compared and correlated with Cyclin D1 and PD-L1 expression.
Results: Positive Cyclin D1 and PDL1 expression were found in 50% and 70% cases of gastric carcinoma, respectively. Cyclin D1 expression showed statistically significant correlation with anemia, regional lymph node status, and lymphovascular invasion. PD-L1 and Cyclin D1 expression showed statistically significant association between them (p value-0.0006).
Conclusion: Cyclin D1 and PDL1 are important biomarkers in gastric carcinoma. Their contribution towards prediction of progression and prognosis, along with newer therapeutic modalities, is of immense importace in these patients. A statistically significant correlation was found between these two markers.
Evaluation of Phyto-extracts for the Management of Alternaria Leaf Blight of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsidis tetragonoloba L.) Caused by Alternaria cucumerina
Authors: Teja Engile Ravi , Lal Abhilasha A.
Published: November 2024

The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of selected phyto-extracts for the management of alternaria leaf blight of cluster bean (Cyamopsidis tetragonoloba L.) caused by Alternaria cucumerina under field conditions. Three replications of cluster bean were planted in a randomized block design at the research plot of the Central Research Field, Department of Plant Pathology, SHUATS, Prayagraj during Zaid season of 2023. Ginger rhizome extract @ 10%, onion bulb extract @ 10%, eucalyptus leaf extract @ 10%, neem leaf extract @ 10%, garlic clove extract @ 10% and mancozeb 0.2% were applied as foliar spray. All the treatments were found significantly reduced the disease severity and increased the yield. Among all the treatments garlic clove extract @ 10% was recorded minimum disease intensity (29.63) and maximum yield (2.50 t/ha). Neem leaf extract @ 10% was recorded maximum cost benefit ratio (1: 1.80), as compared to treated mancozeb @ 0.2%(treated) and T0 control.
Evaluation of F2 Segregating Population of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) for Yield and Leaf Curl Virus Resistance
Authors: Archa P. S. , Lekshmi S. L. , Sarada S. , Radhika N. S. , Gayathri G. , Nisha S. K. , Shruthy O. N.
Published: November 2024

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important vegetable crop, cultivated worldwide for its fruits which are valued for pungency, flavor, and nutritional benefits. However, chilli production is significantly restricted by various biotic stresses, especially the Chilli leaf curl virus (CLCV). The present study was conducted at the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Kerala Agricultural University during 2020-2021 to evaluate the F2 segregating population of chilli crosses viz., CHIVAR-6 x Sel-4 and CHIVAR-10 x Sel-3 for yield and leaf curl virus resistance. Evaluation of vegetative and yield related traits was conducted on these populations under the field conditions. Significant variability was observed for various traits such as plant height, fruits per plant, fruit length, yield per plant and resistance to leaf curl virus. The scoring for chilli leaf curl virus was done and based on the scoring the segregants were categorized into highly resistant, resistant, moderately resistant, moderately susceptible, susceptible and highly susceptible. Among the F2 population of the first cross, fruits per plant, plant height, fruit weight and fruit girth showed high and positive correlation with yield per plant. The segregants of the second cross recorded significant positive correlation for fruits per plant, plant height and fruit length with yield. The results of the study provide valuable insights into breeding for both high yield and leaf curl virus resistance, crucial for enhancing chilli production under the challenging situations.
Hititlerin Suriye Krallıkları İle Yaptıkları Vassal Antlaşmalar
Authors: Dinçer Mehtap
Published: November 2024

Yazılı tarih öncesinde de muhtemelen insanlar birçok konuda uzlaşı sağlama yolunu tercih etmişlerdir. Ancak tarihi çağlar başladıktan sonra, uzlaşma ve antlaşmalar yazılı metinlere aktarılmıştır. Dolayısıyla tarih öncesi dönemlerde konu hakkında çok fazla bilgi sahibi olamasak da tarihi dönemlerden kalan metinler bize uzlaşı sağlanan konular, antlaşmanın tarafları ve koşulları hakkında bilgi sağlamaktadır. Antlaşmalar ve antlaşma metinleri dendiğinde Eski Çağ tarihinde ilk akla gelen Hitit Devleti olmaktadır. Devletlerarası siyasetini ağırlıklı olarak bu çerçevede yürüten Hitit Devleti çağdaşı olan büyük devletlerle olan ilişkilerini genellikle vassal devletlerle yapılan bağlayıcı antlaşmalar üstünden yürütülmüştür. Vassal antlaşmaları içerisinde de, günümüz Suriye’sinin topraklarında konumlanmış, dönemin nispeten küçük devletleri ile yapılan antlaşmalar geniş yer tutmaktadır. Suriye o dönemde, sahip olduğu yer altı ve yer üstü zenginlikleri ve stratejik konumu nedeniyle Mısır, Mitanni ve Hitit gibi büyük devletlerin hâkimiyet altına almak istedikleri bir konumda olmuştur. Bu nedenle mücadele alanı haline gelen Suriye’deki devletler de bu mücadeleden paylarına düşeni almışlar, varlıklarını devam ettirebilmek adına büyük devletler arasında denge politikası yürütmüşlerdir. Bu makale, bahse konu devletlerle Hitit Devleti arasında düzenlenen vassal antlaşmaları geleneksel tipoloji ve içerik bakımından inceleyerek, dönemin uluslararası politikalarının belirlenmesindeki etkilerini ortaya koymak amacıyla hazırlanmıştır.
Türkiye’de Parti-Devlet Bütünleşmesi: Politik Kültürel Mirası ve Tarihsel Süreklilik
Authors: Ertugay Fatih
Published: November 2024

Politik kültür çalışmaları, siyasal gelişmeleri, olayları, tutum ve davranışları anlamada tarihsel sürekliliğin ve aktarımın önemine vurgu yapar. Güncel siyasal olaylarla, hatta yapısal ögelerle tarihsel ve kültürel ögeler arasında kökensel bir ilişki olduğu varsayımı politik kültür çalışmalarının temel iddialarından birisidir. Türkiye’de 1936 yılında politik ve idari bir karar ile devlet-parti bütünleşmesi (CHP Genel Sekreteri’nin aynı zamanda İç İşleri Bakanı ve il başkanlarının da vali olması) gerçekleşmiştir. Bu karar doğrudan kendi döneminde idari ve politik sonuçlar doğurduğu gibi politik kültür açısından sonraki süreçleri de etkileyen bir mahiyete sahip olmuştur. Çalışma bu kararın, alınış ve uygulanış aşamalarıyla birlikte, bir politik kültürü ögesi ve kaynağı olarak ne tür nitelikler taşıdığını ve nasıl bir etkiye sahip olduğunu analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu analizin amaçlarından birisi de güncel olanın daha iyi anlaşılması çabası olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu nedenle çalışma, döneme ilişkin yaptığı analiz neticesinde ortaya çıkan bulgular doğrultusunda, çok genel hatlarıyla güncele dair de açıklamalar yapma iddiasında olacaktır.
Yeni Belgeler Işığında İbrahim Şinâsî’nin Mehmed Emin Âli Paşa ile Münasebetlerinin Erken Dönemi
Authors: Karaaslan Ebuzer
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışma, Tanzimat Devri’nin siyasî ve entelektüel manada simgesel değere sahip şahsiyetlerinden Mehmed Emin Âli Paşa ile İbrahim Şinâsî arasındaki münasebetlerin erken dönemine dair Osmanlı arşivlerinden edinilen ve bu vesileyle ilk kez yayınlanan belgeler üzerinden söz konusu ikili arasındaki ünlü münaferetin kökenine dair çelişkiler ile belirsizlikleri ortadan kaldırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın yöntemi doküman analizine dayanmakta ve bu kapsamda arşiv belgelerinin yanı sıra birincil kaynaklar ile araştırma ve inceleme eserlerinden yararlanılmaktır. Çalışmada, iki şahsiyet arasında düşmanlıktan evvel müspet münasebetlerin bulunduğu; Şinâsî’nin Paris yıllarında söz konusu münasebetlerin gelişmeye devam ettiği ve bunun zamanla bir himaye ilişkisine dönüştüğü hususları ilk kez ortaya çıkarılmaktadır. Öte yandan çalışmada Şinâsî’nin devlet tarafından Paris’e gönderildiği tarih kesin olarak belirlenmekte ve kendisinin ilk ve tek Fransızca el yazısı örneği sunulmaktadır. Ayrıca Şinâsî’nin gençliğinde bürokraside hızla yükselmeyi arzuladığı ve bu doğrultuda ısrarlı girişimlerde bulunduğu tespit edilmekte; son olarak kayıp eserlerinden “Sarf Mecmuası”na dair önemli yeni bilgiler gün yüzüne çıkarılmaktadır.
Evaluating an Almost Impossible Integral
Authors: Prasad Prathan
Published: November 2024

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