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Induction and Cultivation of Callus from Aloe vera L.
Authors: Kim Myung-Uk , Lee Shin-Young
Published: November 2024

A callus formation from Aloe vera L. was inducted, and the tissue cultivation of induced callus was investigated. As a result of using a combined growth factors kinetin and NAA (or 2,4-D) varying from 0.5 to 30 μM and 3% sucrose in MS solid medium, the callus grew better than using either kinetin or auxins alone. Supplementation of 2,4-D in the combined growth factor formulation showed an enhanced callus growth. The maximum callus growth occurred when kinetin 5 μM and 2,4-D 30 μM were added in the MS medium. The optimal culture conditions for the callus growth were 25°C, pH 5.5 and 8-10 weeks of cultivation, yielding callus weight of 11.03 mg/aloe tissue (0.5 cm2). Water or ethanol (60%, v/v) extracts from Aloe callus contained the bioactives contents of fresh Aloe vera gel such as glucomannan, and the level of total phenolics content was much higher than that of Aloe vera whole leaf, suggesting the possibility as an alternative production method of Aloe vera bioactives.
Effects of Temperature and CaCl2 on the Quality Properties of Salted Radish during Desalting Process
Authors: Shim Jung-Seok , Choi Won-Seok
Published: November 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of temperature (5°C & 25°C) and CaCl2 (0.6%, w/w) on the quality properties of salted radish (SR) during desalting period (DP). DP of SR at 5°C was increased by comparison with that of SR at 25°C, and desalting rate of SR at 5°C was reduced greatly at the end of the DP. In viewpoint of hygiene, desalting process of SR at 5°C was better than that of SR at 25°C, and the addition of CaCl2 did not decrease the number of total microorganism. Changes in pH of SR at 5°C were smaller than those of SR at 25°C. There were a little color changes of SR. There was the smallest changes in firmness of SR, which was not treated with CaCl2 at 5°C, and the most significant changes in firmness has occurred that the SR treated with CaCl2 at 25°C. Scanning electron micrographs of SR treated with CaCl2 showed many large holes. Sensory properties showed that there is no significant difference between the texture of SR treated with CaCl2 and not treated.
Recent Trends in Buckwheat Allergen Research : a mini review
Authors: Lee Chaeyoon , Lee Sujin , Oh Sangsuk
Published: November 2024

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is one of the traditional crops and there is a growing global attention as a healthy food because of its rich nutrition. Buckwheat allergy is an IgE mediated immediate-type reaction and it is considered to be a critical allergen because it causes severe allergic reactions by small amount of intake particularly in children. In this issue of Buckwheat allergy, research papers about various topics - major allergens of buckwheat, clinical reports, detection methods and methods to reduce allergenic reaction - were reviewed. Major buckwheat allergens reported and listed on IUIS are Fag e 1 with molecular weight 24 kDa, Fag e 2 with molecular weight 16 kDa and Fag e 3 with molecular weight 19 kDa. PCR and ELISA methods have been used to detect buckwheat allergens. Recently, the LC/MS method has been developed to apply to detect buckwheat allergens. In addition to detection methods development, there have been efforts to reduce buckwheat allergens using chemical and/or physical methods, but not commercialized yet.
Characteristics of growth, monacolin K and pigment production by Monascus strains on plate culture
Authors: Kim Kyungsun , Ahn Junbae , Kim Chang Sup , Park Youn-Je
Published: November 2024

The production of color pigments and monacolin K by Monascus strains were investigated on agar plates while monitoring cell growth patterns. Thirty five different strains were collected and cultured on potato dextrose yeast extract agar (PDYA), potato dextrose agar (PDA) and malt extract agar medea (MEA) at two different incubation temperature conditions, 25°C and 30°C. The growth rates of most of strains were highest on PDYA medium, and hyphal growth was faster at 30°C than at 25°C. Both red and yellow pigments were highly produced by high pigment-producing strains on agar plate cultures. High pigment-producing strains produced less amount of monacolin K while low pigment- producing strains produced much more monacolin K. Any citrinin was not detected from the monacolin K-producing strains. These results imply that the selection of low pigment-producing strains cultured on agar plates could be applied for primary screening of Monascus strains for preparation of red mold rice.
Study of Soaking Conditions and Physicochemical Characteristics in Parboiled Rice Production Using of Japonica Rice Cultivars
Authors: Yoo Jae-Soo , Baek So-Hyeon , Baek Man-Kee , Park Hyun-Su , Kim Bo-Kyeong , Ha Ki-Young
Published: November 2024

This study was carried out to investigate the most suitable soaking condition and the characteristics of parboiled rice using six japonica rice cultivars. It is important to maintain 30% of moisture content in the soaking process to acquire perfect and uniform gelatinization of starch of unhulled rice, and the most suitable soaking temperature and time are found to be 65°C and 4 hours, respectively. The length and width in forming of milled rice tend to be shortened in parboiled rice. The percentage of head rice in parboiled rice was higher than that of raw milled rice, and it was the highest 99.8% in Boramchan. The rate of broken and cracked rice in parboiled rice were lower than those of the raw milled rice. The crude protein contents after parboiling in all cultivars were lower than those of raw rice, whereas those of crude fat and ash increased. After parboiling, the hardness increased, colorimetric L value decreased, and increased colorimetric a and b values in comparing with those of milled rice. The reducing sugar contents increased after parboiling, and were the highest value in Seolgaeng. Solid contents in the parboiled rice were lower than those of raw milled rice in all cultivars. In a result of measuring textural properties after cooking, the hardness and springiness were measured higher in parboiled rice than raw rice, the cohesivness was measured higher in the raw milled rice than parboiled rice.
Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Red Ginseng Oil Produced in a Process where Saponin is Extracted from Red Ginseng
Authors: Jang Sun-Ok , Kim Mi-Ra , Hong Kwang-Won
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the chemical characteristics and cosmetic applicability of the red ginseng oil produced in a process where saponin is extracted from red ginseng. The acid, peroxide and iodine values of 1% red ginseng oil diluted with Tween 80 were 0.265, 0.387 and 0.64, respectively. Antioxidant activity of 1% red ginseng oil evaluated according to the DPPH free radical scavenging assay exhibited 70% inhibition relative to α-tocopherol. The total polyphenol content, determined according to the Folin-Ciocalteu method, was 243 mg/100 g. Tyrosinase inhibitory activity of 1% red ginseng oil was about 14% inhibition relative to L-ascorbic acid. On the other hand, red ginseng oil was not effective in inhibiting the activity of elastase as well as in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Quality Properties of the Black Sesame Yeot Gangjeong with the Candied Bamboo Sprout
Authors: Shin Jung Kue , Kim Su In
Published: November 2024

In making sesame Yeot Gangjeong (Glutinous crackers mixed with malt taffy) with candied bamboo sprout, dried peels of bamboo sprout were used in order to complement the dark color of black sesame. The sample of 12 hr dried peel contains 7.3% of water, which does not show much difference with the control group (18 hr dried peel, 24 hr dried peel), therefore, chosen was 12 hr dried peel showing higher L value in chromaticity measurement test. The testing sample was made in order to overcome this problem by having bamboo sprout candied, and then go through 1 hr of drying process. According to the sensory evaluation with 3 sample groups containing different contents of candied bamboo sprout (10%, 20% and 30%), the 20% sprout added sample received the highest rating which scored 4.0, 3.5, 3.7 and 4.5 in testing of color, flavor, taste and general preference. Decided was the final formula balance that has black sesame 350 g, black popped rice 125 g, 12 hr peel 25 g, starch syrup 500 g and candied bamboo sprout 100 g. According to the analysis result of the nutrition ingredients, the bamboo sprout sesame Yeot Gangjeong contains 2.22 g/100 g of Ash (per serving size).
Molecular Properties of Polysaccharide Rich Fraction from Ultra-filtration of Aloe vera Gel
Authors: Kwon Hye Mi , Beak Jin Hong , Cha Ji Min , Lee Shin Young
Published: November 2024

Two fractions (permeate and retentate) from fiber-free Aloe vera gel were separated using ultra-filtration (UF) system with tubular ceramic membrane (MWCO of 50 kDa), and their molecular properties were investigated. The retentate of UF Aloe gel was a polysaccharide-rich fraction containing about 2.3-fold higher polysaccharide content than fiber-free gel. The FT-IR and 1H NMR spectra of this fraction showed the characteristic patterns of β-binding polysaccharide and a higher degree of acetylation indicating a higher level of bioactive polysaccharide content. The molecular weight and polydispersity of polysaccharide fraction from GPC (gel permeation chromatography) were determined to be 36.8-43.9 kDa and 1.24, respectively, indicating a kind of undispersed polysaccharide. From the SEM observation, the surface structure of polysaccharide fraction had a gel cluster-like structure with a convoluted rough surface. The molecular conformation by Congo red assay exhibited a property of helix structure confirming the existence of a higher-ordered structure as a biological activity conformation.
Low Pressure Discharge Plasma Inactivation of Microorganisms in Black Pepper Powder
Authors: Mok Chulkyoon , Jeon Hyungjoo
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to explore the potential of low-pressure discharge plasma (LPDP) as a nonthermal inactivation method for microorganisms in black pepper powder. Black pepper powder samples produced by food companies showed microbial counts of 103 CFU/g for both bacteria and mold, while those sold in bulk in local markets showed microbial counts of 106 and 107 CFU/g for bacteria and mold, respectively. The LPDP inactivation rate constants of bacteria and mold in black pepper powder were 0.0841 min-1 and 0.0696 min-1, respectively. The LPDP treatment showed no effect on the color of black pepper powder. No effects of the LPDP treatment were observed on the sensory quality of black pepper powder despite a substantial decrease in piperine contents.
Purification of β-Mannanase from Trichoderma harzianum and the Effect of Picea abies Galactosyl Glucomannan Hydrolysates on the Growth of Bifidobacterium spp.
Authors: Lee Myung-Seok , Park Young-Seo , Park Gwi-Gun
Published: November 2024

Beta-mannanase from Trichoderma harzianum was purified by Sephadex G-100 column chromatography. The specific activity of the purified enzyme was 8.44 units/mL protein, representing an 56.27-fold purification of the original crude extract. The final preparation thus obtained showed a single band on SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Its molecular weight was determined to be 52.5 kDa. Picea abies galactosyl glucomannan was hydrolyzed by the purified β-mannanase, and then the hydrolysates were separated by activated carbon column chromatography. The main hydrolysates were composed of D.P. (degree of polymerization) 6, 8, and 9 galactosyl glucomannooligosaccharides. To investigate the effects of Picea abies galactosyl glucomannanooligosaccharides on in the vitro growth of Bifidobacterium longum, B. bifidum, B. animalis, B. breve, B. infantis, B. adolescentis, and B. auglutum, Bifidobacterium spp. were cultivated individually on a modified-MRS medium containing carbon sources such as D.P. 6, 8, and 9 galactosyl glucomannooligosaccharides. B. longum grew up 14.3-fold and 9.4-fold more effectively after treatment with D.P. 6 and D.P. 8 galactosyl glucomannooligosaccharides compared to those with standard MRS medium. Especially, D.P. 6 was more effective than D.P 9 galactosyl glumannooligosaccharides with regard to the growth of Bifidobacterium spp.
Development of an Image analysis System to Evaluate the Freshness of Eggs
Authors: Kim Nam-Gyun , Hong Yoon-Ki , Lee Dong-Goo , Cho Sung-Ho , Koh Kyung-Cheol , Bahn Sang-Hyeong , Hwang Heon , Yoon Won-Byong
Published: November 2024

An image analysis system was developed to evaluate the freshness of eggs by measuring the height of thick albumen. The non-contacting and continuous measurement of the height of thick albumen is a unique method. For image acquisition and processing, an egg was placed on the glass plate and the image was continuously captured in 2 directions with 0.5 sec of interval. The region of interest (ROI) was extracted and processed to evaluate the height of thick egg albumen. The height and other physicochemical properties, such as weight, pH, viscosity, and Haugh unit, of eggs during storage of 30 days at 20°C were measured and compared to find the correlation. During storage, the height of egg albumen, weight of eggs, and viscosity decreased, while the pH of yolk increased. The changes of Haugh unit during storage showed that the measurements of the height of thick albumen using the image analysis system are useful to evaluate the freshness of eggs.
Optimization of DIS (Dewatering and Impregnation Soaking) Process for Concentration of Aloe vera Gel by Using Taguchi Approach with Desirability Function Analysis
Authors: Kwon Hye Mi , Cha Ji Min , Hur Won , Lee Shin Young
Published: November 2024

The optimization of dewatering and impregnation soaking (DIS) process for a concentrated Aloe vera product was investigated using Taguchi method in combination with desirability function analysis. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) as osmotic agent was adopted, and soaking temperature (T), immersion time (t), PEG concentration (C), PEG molecular weight (MW), and thickness of Aloe vera leaf slice (x) were selected as affecting variables. L16 (45) orthogonal array was designed by Taguchi method with four parameters such as water loss, solid gain, glucomannan, and anthraquinone contents as objective functions. An overall quality index was transformed from individual objective functions, and was optimized finally. The optimal setting for maximum overall desirability was obtained at 55°C (T), 2 hr (t), 40% w/v (C), 0.5 cm (x), and 4,000 Da. (MW). The obtained overall desirability was 0.7842. The order of affecting factors was T>C>x>MW≈x>t and the experimental results under optimum condition were similar to the prediction of an overall desirability of 0.8384. Also, it was found that the optimized DIS condition could be reproduced for a minimally processed Aloe vera product with high quality.
Production of Buckwheat Bread Containing Buckwheat Leaves and Laminaria japonica Extracts
Authors: Kim Sung Hoon , Lee Myung Heon , Lee Jung Sun , Lee Hyung-woo , Lee Jang Heon , Park Su Bin , Lee Won Ho , Park Sung Hoon
Published: November 2024

Buckwheat leaves have the best antioxidant properties, including flavonoids, rutin, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging ability compared to common buckwheat and tartary buckwheat. The total dietary fiber content of the powder extracted by mixing buckwheat leaves and sea tangle was 30.5%. To manufacture bread containing mixed buckwheat flour, 10, 20, and 30% buckwheat flour was mixed in to produce buckwheat bread. The bread’s characteristics underwent significant changes with varying levels of buckwheat flour. As the buckwheat content increased, the size of the bread decreased, but its hardness, gumminess, and chewiness tended to increase. The sensory characteristics of the bread were not improved due to the addition of gluten in the case of bread mixed with 20% buckwheat flour. When the buckwheat flour content was mixed at 20%, and the mixed extract of buckwheat leaves and sea tangle were added at 0.4% and 1.0%, there was no significant difference in the appearance of the buckwheat bread. Still, regarding sensory properties, the preference was higher in the sample with 1.0% added buckwheat flour.
The Effect of Escherichia coli Inactivation on Packaging Films Under Intense Pulsed Light Treatment
Authors: Lee Gyeong Mi , Park Juan , Shin Jung-Kue
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the inactivation effect of intense pulsed light (IPL) on various packaging films. The UV-C transmittance irradiance varied depending on the packaging materials, with the control group having an irradiance of 3.959 W/m2. For the thinnest layer of 30 µm, polypropylene (PP) had an irradiance of 3.258 W/m2, polyethylene (PE) had an irradiance of 3.193 W/ m2, and oriented polypropylene (OPP) had an irradiance of 3.200 W/m2. In contrast, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) exhibited a significantly lower irradiance of only 0.065 W/m2 for its thinnest film thickness of 100 µm. The light transmittance of the packaging materials was similar, with values of 91.3%, 89.7%, and 89.5% for PP, PE, and OPP, respectively. In contrast, PET exhibited a significantly lower light transmittance of 1.8% compared to the other packaging materials. These findings have practical implications for the food packaging industry. According to the packaging film material, the sterilization effects showed that the E. coli sterilization effect of PP was the highest, followed by PE and OPP, which were similarly effective. At the same time, PET exhibited the lowest sterilization effect. For PP film with a thickness of 30 µm, a 6.2 log reduction in the E. coli population was observed after 20 s of IPL treatment. Ultimately, inactivation was achieved after 60 seconds. Both PE and OPP films, which had a thickness of 30 µm, showed a 5.9 log reduction in E. coli after 30 s of IPL treatment, followed by complete inactivation after 60 s. The inactivation rate for PP, PE, and OPP films showed minimal variation regardless of thickness, although it gradually decreased with increasing thickness. For PET, achieving a 1 log reduction in E. coli required 180 s of IPL treatment at 100 µm thickness and 210 s at 120 µm thickness, indicating the influence of film thickness on inactivation rate. Even after 300 s of IPL treatment, the inactivation effect for PET remained around 1.5 log, the lowest among all packaging film materials.
Havana Club. Origen y marketing de un ron genuino de Cuba, de exportación y empresa, 1934-1959
Authors: Santamaría García Antonio , Arechabala Fernández María Victoria
Published: November 2024

Este artículo estudia el origen de Havana Club, eclipsado por lo ocurrido con la marca después de 1959, elaborada por una empresa cubana y objeto de litigios con Bacardí, que en 1993 compró su fórmula a sus propietarios anteriores a la nacionalización de empresa. El ron fabricado desde entonces no es el original y de este se ha dicho que fue un producto menor, pero la evidencia muestra que se trató de uno de los grandes insulares, aunque lo añejó una firma que no solo era licorera, tardíamente, en el momento idóneo, tras el fin de la Ley Seca en Estados Unidos (1934) y aprovechando el crecimiento del consumo de masas, el turismo y la coctelería. Por eso se destinó al consumo norteamericano y empleó una elaborado marketing que lo asoció a los valores patrimoniales de su país y a otros bienes, también de consumo masivo, y dejó de comercializarse en 1957 debido a los problemas de acceso de los licores de la isla al vecino país.
Editorial No. 53
Authors: Sanandres Campis Eliana Marcela , González Martínez Nelson Fernando
Published: November 2024

Para el presente número ofrecemos tres artículos de investigación y una reseña. El primer texto tiene por autor a Mauricio Arango Puerta. Allí se indaga sobre la circulación (entre América y Europa) de noticias “reservadísimas” sobre el militar inglés Robert Hodgson. Dicho personaje tuvo una destacada presencia en el Caribe a finales del siglo XVIII, pero especialmente en la bahía de Bluefields, en la actual costa de Nicaragua. El lugar estuvo en un nodo comercial y de circulación del Caribe. El texto realiza un ejercicio de reflexión acerca de la visión que existía en España sobre este personaje con vínculos trans-imperiales. Asimismo, Arango sugiere que el mismo Hodgson ayudó a un construir una visión “ambivalente” de sí mismo por su colaboración con ingleses y españoles. A nivel historiográfico el trabajo complementa visiones recientes sobre este personaje, el cual ha llamado la atención de varios historiadores por su polivalencia imperial y aparente habilidad política.
Cooperative trajectory planning: principles for human-machine system design on trajectory level
Authors: Schneider Julian , Varga Balint , Hohmann Sören
Published: November 2024

This paper explores cooperative trajectory planning approaches within the context of human-machine shared control. In shared control research, it is typically assumed that the human and the automation use the same reference trajectory to stabilize the coupled system. However, this assumption is often incorrect, as they usually follow different trajectories, causing control conflicts at the action level that have not been widely researched. To address this, it is logical to extend shared control concepts to include human-machine interaction at the trajectory-level before action execution, resulting in a unified reference trajectory for both human and automation. This paper begins with a literature overview on approaches of cooperative trajectory planning. It then presents an approach of finding a joint trajectory by modelling cooperative trajectory planning as an agreement process. A generally valid system structure is proposed for this purpose. Finally, it proposes concepts to implement cooperative trajectory planning as an agreement process.
Autonomous vehicle eHMI communication modalities: pedestrian preferences in crossing scenarios
Authors: Kühnlenz Kolja , Kühnlenz Barbara
Published: November 2024

This paper presents results from a study on the impact of negative attitudes towards robots on pedestrians’ needs for technological communication capabilities of autonomous vehicles and preferred communication modalities. Further, the amount of prior information on autonomous vehicles given to test persons is varied. The study is realized in terms of an imagination scenario. Results show a significant dependency of the demand for communication of autonomous vehicles with pedestrians on the extent of negative attitudes towards robots as well as a general demand for such communication capabilities. Interestingly, these findings are independent of the amount of prior information. Differences of preferred communication modalities with respect to negative attitudes or prior information are not found. The results of this study emphasize the importance of vehicle-pedestrian communication, particularly, using multi-modal interfaces in future autonomous driving technology.
Towards equitable shared control
Authors: Carlson Tom
Published: November 2024

Shared human-machine control systems are critical to realising assistive technologies that empower users to enhance their level of independence, and quality of life. In this paper, we present an overview of the state-of-the-art in equitable shared control for assistive robotics, drawing upon examples from our own work, applied to both smart wheelchair applications and the brain-machine interface domain. In particular, we focus on three themes: personalised control optimisation; understanding interactions with the environment; and supporting users to maintain control authority. Through these concepts we demonstrate the potential of equitable shared control systems and argue for future research into more dynamic policies that continue to support users as their needs evolve in the long-term.
Towards human capability estimation to enhance human-robot team performance
Authors: Mandischer Nils , Mikelsons Lars
Published: November 2024

Skilled labor shortage is a prominent challenge in the world of work. Meanwhile, age-related disabilities or injury lead to at least temporary performance limitations, which make people unfit to work. Consequently, even less workers are available. By employing human-robot teams, the performance of these people may be restored. This requires a good artificial understanding of the human’s capabilities, as generic robot behavior is not feasible with the highly individualized manifestations of disability. We present an approach that allows the robot to autonomously assess human capabilities based on standards from occupational medicine. The method does not only indicate the presence/absence of capabilities, but gives them a discrete rating. This allows the robot to better define its own behavior as a mixture of supportive actions based on gaps in the detailed capabilities.
Coffee shop-naming practices in Shanghai
Authors: Liao Cecily Ran , Chan Brian Hok-Shing
Published: November 2024

This study examines the naming practices of 303 coffee shop brand names in Shanghai from the perspectives of language choice, linguistic form, and semantic content, which are integral considerations in the naming process. All the collected names were categorized for various characteristics across these three dimensions. The results identify a number of characteristics of the coffee shop names, namely, the dominance of non-Chinese languages, widespread nonstandard forms, and various semantic content themes, including evocative names, emphasis on shop ambiance, business description, inclusion of subcultural elements, personalized names, and the use of positive descriptors and markers of geographical location. A content analysis of these names reveals that coffee shops are typically constructed as exotic, modern, trendy places that are popular among young customers. More notably, coffee shop naming is a trans-spatial practice that transforms the coffee shops into multirole sites and serves as a semiotic assemblage conveying special meaning to patrons; that is, the shops not only serve coffee and other food and beverages but may also provide an exotic cultural atmosphere in which customers receive emotional and spiritual sustenance, interact with friends, and even have surreal experiences.
The novel quadratic phase Fourier S-transform and associated uncertainty principles in the quaternion setting
Authors: Gargouri Ameni
Published: November 2024

In this article, we propose a novel integral transform coined as quaternion quadratic phase S-transform (Q-QPST), which is an extension of the quadratic phase S-transform and study the uncertainty principles associated with the Q-QPST. The Q-QPST possesses some desirable characteristics that are absent in conventional time-frequency transforms, especially for dealing with the time-varying quaternion-valued signals. First, we propose the definition of Q-QPST and then we explore some mathematical properties of the of quaternion Q-QPST, including the linearity, modulation, shift, orthogonality relation, and reconstruction formula. Second, we derive the associated Heisenberg’s uncertainty inequality and the corresponding logarithmic version for Q-QPST. Finally, an illustrative example and some potential applications of the Q-QPST are introduced.
Chlorite-induced porosity evolution in multi-source tight sandstone reservoirs: A case study of the Shaximiao Formation in western Sichuan Basin
Authors: Liang Qingshao , Chen Chunyu
Published: November 2024

The Jurassic Shaximiao Formation in the Sichuan Basin represents a significant tight gas reservoir, exhibiting marked permeability variations between the southern and northern regions of western Sichuan. This study examines the reservoir characteristics of the Shaximiao Formation, with a focus on the evolution of sandstone porosity under bidirectional provenance conditions and the underlying causes of permeability variations. The insights derived from this research are critical for the effective exploration and development of tight sandstone gas reservoirs. Analysis of core samples and thin sections through X-ray diffraction, cathodoluminescence, scanning electron microscopy, and electron probe microanalysis reveals that the southern region predominantly consists of feldspathic and lithic sandstone, whereas the northern region is characterized by feldspathic lithic and lithic feldspathic sandstone. The average porosity and permeability in the southern region are 10.52% and 0.1334 × 10−3 μm2, respectively, while in the northern region, they are 9.74% and 0.5262 × 10−3 μm2. The primary reservoir spaces are intergranular primary pores and intragranular secondary dissolution pores. Compaction significantly reduces porosity, particularly in the northern region (23.94%) compared to the southern region (22.75%), primarily due to the presence of chlorite coatings. Cementation further reduces porosity, whereas dissolution processes enhance it, elucidating the similar porosity values but differing permeabilities between the regions.
Albizia ferruginea (Guill. & Perr.) Benth. leaf abates deregulation of P53, IRS, HsD17β2, FTO, and CYP11a genes in polycystic ovarian syndrome rat
Authors: Ogunlakin Akingbolabo Daniel , Meruwoma Meek Oyinlola , Ihiasota Princewill Obinna , Ojo Oluwafemi Adeleke , Adegoke Adeyemi Abdullahi , Akinwumi Idayat Adeola , Ambali Owoola Azeezat , Awosola Oyindamola Esther , Sonibare Mubo Adeola
Published: November 2024

Objectives

This study investigated the potential ameliorative effects of Albizia ferruginea leaves on letrozole-induced PCOS in Wistar rats.

Methods

PCOS was induced in 25 female Wistar rats by administering letrozole (1 mg/kg), followed by treatment with 100 and 250 mg/kg body weight A. ferruginea leaf methanolic extract, as well as 1 mg/kg body weight of Clomiphene citrate as standard.

Results

An acute toxicity study revealed a toxic dosage of 2,000 mg/kg for the plant extract. The A. ferruginea extract exhibited potent hydroxyl radical scavenging ability. Treatment with A. ferruginea leaf extract improved the irregular estrus cycle and hormonal imbalance. Additionally, the extract administration led to decreased testosterone and increased estradiol levels when compared to the untreated PCOS rat. Furthermore, methanol extract normalizes the levels of insulin receptor substrate (IRS), type 2 17-HSD (HsD17β2), P53, 11a-hydroxylase/17,20-desmolase (CYP11a), and fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO), genes in the cervix of PCOS rats.

Conclusions

Overall, A. ferruginea demonstrated beneficial properties on polycystic ovary circumstances in rats, presenting its potential as a promising treatment for PCOS.
Der sogenannte ontologische Gottesbeweis – Anselms Argument im Vergleich mit Descartes
Authors: Ringleben Joachim
Published: November 2024

Die folgenden Ausführungen haben ihre stringente Begründung in einer detaillierten Interpretation von Anselms Proslogion, die ich im Jahre 2000 vorgelegt habe.1 Diese neue Lesart des Anselmschen Argumentes kann hier nicht in extenso wiedergegeben werden; ich werde aber ihre wesentlichen Ergebnisse heranziehen, um von da aus das Verhältnis zum Gottesbeweis des Descartes zu beleuchten.2
Harnessing real-world evidence in pharmacoeconomics: A comprehensive review
Authors: Bhatia Nitish
Published: November 2024

Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource in pharmacoeconomics, offering insights into the effectiveness, safety, and economic impact of healthcare interventions in routine clinical settings. This review highlights the growing significance of RWE beyond traditional clinical trials, focusing on its applications in healthcare decision-making. Key sources of RWE, such as electronic health records, claims data, registries, and observational studies, are explored alongside methodologies like retrospective cohort studies, case–control studies, and comparative effectiveness research. The review examines RWE’s role in assessing treatment effectiveness, estimating healthcare costs, evaluating long-term outcomes, and informing health technology assessments and reimbursement decisions. Challenges such as data quality, confounding factors, and generalizability are discussed with strategies for overcoming these limitations. Regulatory perspectives from agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency, as well as ethical and privacy considerations are also reviewed. Emerging trends, such as the integration of artificial intelligence and patient-generated data, offer new opportunities for enhancing the use of RWE in healthcare. The findings emphasize the importance of leveraging RWE to improve healthcare delivery, optimize resource allocation, and support value-based decision-making.
Simulation of modern and future climate by INM-CM6M
Authors: Gritsun Andrey S. , Volodin Evgeny M. , Bragina Vasilisa V. , Tarasevich Maria A.
Published: November 2024

The paper considers the results of climate change modelling for 1850–2100 using the INM-CM6M climate model of the Marchuk Institute of Numerical Mathematics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The calculations were performed according to the CMIP6 protocol for modelling the present-day climate for the period from 1850 to 2014 and the IPCC scenarios SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 of anthropogenic forcing changes in 2015–2100. We analyse changes in such characteristics of the climate system as global mean near-surface temperature, spatial distributions of near-surface temperature, precipitation, sea level pressure, and radiative forcing characteristics in comparison with observational data and results obtained with the previous (INM-CM5) version of the model. We conclude that the new version of the model is superior to the previous one in terms of the quality of simulation of the observed climate and its changes in 1960–2022. The amplitude of global warming predicted by the INM-CM6M for moderate IPCC scenarios is close to the average value of the CMIP6 model ensemble, and for severe scenarios it is closer to the upper limit of its range. For the SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, INM-CM6M predicts a complete loss of Arctic sea ice in summer. As the rate of global warming increases, so does the amplitude and duration of extreme weather and climate events.
Planetary boundary layer scheme in the INMCM Earth system model
Authors: Mortikov Evgeny V. , Debolskiy Andrey V. , Glazunov Andrey V. , Chechin Dmitry G. , Shestakova Anna A. , Suiazova Victoria I. , Gladskikh Daria S.
Published: November 2024

The paper reviews the planetary boundary layer parameterizations in the current generation of the INMCM Earth system model. We discuss some of the challenges and improvements necessary to correctly reproduce the essential non-linear interactions of physical processes common to the boundary-layer physics. Overview of some of the improvements implemented in the PBL single-column version of the INMCM model is presented. These include the hierarchy of turbulence closures of different computational complexity suited for modelling a thin stable boundary layer. The closures are based on a consistent definition of the first-order, single- and two-equation approaches and inclusion of stability functions in the surface layer parameterizations tailored for strong static stability of the atmosphere.
Land surface scheme TerM: the model formulation, code architecture and applications
Authors: Stepanenko Victor M. , Medvedev Alexander I. , Yu. Bogomolov Vasiliy , Shangareeva Sumbel K. , Ryazanova Anna A. , Faykin Georgiy M. , Ryzhova Irina M. , Suiazova Victoria I. , Debolskiy Andrey V. , Chernenkov Alexey Yu.
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the INM RAS–MSU land surface scheme, extracted from the INM RAS Earth system model into an independent software complex and supplemented with several modules to reproduce new components and processes of the Earth system. The resulting software product is referred to as TerM (Terrestrial Model). The physical and mathematical foundations of the model, the main features of the software implementation, and examples of applications in reproducing components of the terrestrial hydrological and carbon cycles are briefly outlined. Separating the land surface block into a standalone software complex significantly saves computational resources when assessing the impact of global and regional climate changes on natural resources (including hydrological ones), ecosystem dynamics, and emissions of climate-relevant substances with high spatial detalization. Within the TerM modelling complex, the development, validation, and calibration of new parameterizations of physical and biogeochemical processes are being conducted in an autonomous mode for subsequent implementation into the full INM RAS Earth system model.
Computational framework for the Earth system modelling and the INM-CM6 climate model implemented on its base
Authors: Volodin Evgeny M. , Blagodatskikh Dmitry V. , Bragina Vasilisa V. , Chernenkov Alexey Yu. , Chernov Ilya A. , Ezhkova Alisa A. , Fadeev Rostislav Yu. , Gritsun Andrey S. , Iakovlev Nikolay G. , Kostrykin Sergey V. , Onoprienko Vladimir A. , Petrov Sergey S. , Tarasevich Maria A. , Tsybulin Ivan V.
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we present the current stage of development of the INM-CM Earth system model family by the Marchuk Institute of Numerical Mathematics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The major change from the previous model version INM-CM5 is a new computational platform for the Earth System modelling. We describe the main parts of this digital platform, such as ocean-atmosphere coupling, version control, compilation/configuration, and automated testing subsystems. We also discuss major modifications of the physical parts of the climate model whereby the model simulations of observed climate were significantly improved as well as the model computational performance.
Psych construction types in Arabic as root-based in templatic morphosyntax
Authors: Fassi Fehri Abdelkader
Published: November 2024

We motivate the view that Arabic psych construction types originate as root phrases, devoid of categorial specifications, rather than verbal phrases, as commonly assumed. It is shown that roots are categorially and ontologically flexible, and that valency affixes are arguably roots, not categorical templates. Furthermore, the root/template divide, as defended by many authors, can only be construed as morphonological, once implemented in Distributed Morphology, rather than morphosyntactic. One advantage of our approach over the category (or vP) based approach is that it can apply on equal bases to all categories alike, because roots are acategorial, and psych expressions are not limited only to verb phrases. This is supported cross-linguistically by the existence of psych nominals or adjectives that have no verbal source. More motivation for the root hypothesis comes the root ontological flexibility, their complexity in valency increasing or decreasing morphosyntactic alternations, as well as from investigating adicity limitations on psych nominals, compared to those of psych (causative) verbs.
Compensator based improved model predictive control for Aero-engine
Authors: Pang Shuwei , Wang Tao , Cong Jingmei , Chen Hongyi , Li Qiuhong , Zhou Wenxiang , Fu Xueting
Published: November 2024

Model predictive control (MPC) can be applied to aero-engine for optimal command tracking and constraint handling. However, the performance of MPC is highly dependent on the accuracy of the predictive model. Therefore, a new structure MPC with an additional modeling error compensation loop is proposed, which can substantially reduce the dependence of MPC on the accuracy of the predictive model, and enhance the performance and real-time property of the system simultaneously. The new MPC replaces the traditional feedback correction loop with a compensation control loop to realize high-performance tracking over the large envelope with only one predictive model. The compensation loop controller employs an augmented discrete linear quadratic method for robust tracking capability. Simulations on the turboprop engine show that, compared with the standard MPC, the new MPC shows greater robustness over the envelope with smaller settling time, overshoot, and fluctuation of power turbine speed.
SEMEANDO AUTONOMIA E RESITÊNCIAS COTIDIANAS NO PLANEJAMENTO COMUNITÁRIO: MULHERES CAMPONESAS E CUIDADORAS DO CONTESTADO – LAPA, PR
Authors: Pereira Iara Beatriz Falcade
Published: November 2024

Este artigo aborda um recorte dos trabalhos de conclusão de graduação do curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo pela Universidade Federal do Paraná (FALCADE-PEREIRA, 2019).  As pesquisas foram realizadas em parceria com o Movimento dos/as Trabalhadores/as Rurais Sem Terra – MST do Paraná. Para este artigo temos como objetivo visibilizar o protagonismo das mulheres camponesas do Assentamento Contestado e as práticas do cuidado como mobilizadoras de estratégias comunitárias para a reprodução da vida e de planejamentos contra hegemônicos. Foram trazidos estudos e análises sobre o Plano de Desenvolvimento do Assentamento - PDA do Contestado, porém os elementos principais vêm da realidade desse território por meio de narrativas de 3 integrantes da comunidade destacando nestas dimensões da agroecologia, do cuidado e do comunitário. A base teórica principal articula a realidade da comunidade em questão (TORINELLI, 2016), o plano de ordenamento territorial participativo em território agrário (PDA, 2001), GUTIERREZ E SALAZAR (2015, 2017), e OROZCO (2014). Como resultados o cotidiano narrado evidenciou o protagonismo das mulheres camponesas como mobilizadoras dos trabalhos de cuidados e trabalhos comunitários. Estes foram e são geradores de renda, possibilitaram a permanência na terra, potencializaram a transição agroecológica no assentamento e também consolidaram a estruturação e manutenção da Sede Comunitária.  Esses processos foram referenciais importantes no contexto das investigações das pesquisas sobre planejamentos contra hegemônicos e em territórios interioranos, contribuindo em campos exploratórios de um planejamento territorial comunitário que considere o tempo e a centralidade do cuidado da reprodução da vida.Palavras chave: mulheres camponesas, agroecologia, cuidado, planejamento territorial comunitário e reprodução da vida.
CIDADE E MULHERES: REFLEXÕES SOBRE LUGAR DE MORADIA E SEGREGAÇÃO URBANA
Authors: Rovere Tuize , Tirelli Claudia
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem a intenção de fomentar o debate acerca dos conceitos de segregação urbana, alargando seus limites para a apreensão das questões de gênero, especificamente de mulheres. Na área do planejamento urbano e regional é vasta a produção envolvendo a temática da segregação urbana, um assunto que possui consolidada pesquisa acadêmica no Brasil. Porém, as investigaçõesa respeito do tema acabam por universalizar as questões territoriais referentes às mulheres. Buscando reverter este quadro, aborda-se a questão de gênero dentro da segregação urbana, referindo-se às mulheres moradoras das periferias urbanas empobrecidas. A escolha de trabalhar com temáticas urbanas de forma crítica, especialmente em um momento de crescente conservadorismo, favorece a reflexão e busca criar formas de combate aos retrocessos e privações de direitos fundamentais do tempo presente.
O AVANÇO NEOCONSERVADOR DO MOVIMENTO “ESCOLA SEM PARTIDO”
Authors: Lins Michel Francisco
Published: November 2024

Os discursos referentes à sexualidade no século XXI nacional apontam para retomadas de movimentos conservadores brasileiros, encontrando no alinhamento com a “família tradicional” o “casamento” perfeito entre moral religiosa, Estado burguês neoliberal. Diante desta união, ocorrem ataques direcionados a educação pública brasileira, disparando constantemente mentiras relacionadas aos debates de gênero, da sexualidade e do sexo. Essa hipocrisia burguesa ocorre juntamente aos levantes de 2013 no Brasil que, organizados pela sociedade civil, demonstram grande repúdio à diversidade sexual. Busca-se apontar o dispositivo da sexualidade como um controle, uma relação de dominação social a partir das leituras de Michel Foucault. Juntamente aos controles dos corpos sexuais direcionamos as hipocrisias capitalistas em torno da sexualidade e dos movimentos conservadores que adentram a escola pública por meio da “Escola sem Partido”, aponta-se a disseminação de distorções da realidade social em um ataque direto aos professores. O texto está dividido em uma apresentação dos discursos do sexo, posteriormente é apresentado o dispositivo da sexualidade, para pôr fim apresentar o movimento “Escola sem Partido”. Concluindo o texto aponta-se que o Estado Capitalista utiliza do “movimento escola sem partido” para conter os corpos dos escolares. Este ensaio permite a nós educadores ter uma breve ideia de que este dispositivo apresentado por Michel Foucault é móvel e mutável, sendo assim, um dispositivo que é reformulado em vários momentos históricos para atuar junto.
VALA DE PERUS COMO TRAUMA CULTURAL
Authors: Fagundes Guilherme Olímpio , Silva Guilherme Tannus Guerra , Carvalho Glória Maria de
Published: November 2024

Como a memória coletiva em torno da Vala de Perus é apropriada pelos movimentos sociais, como a militância petista paulistana e os familiares de desaparecidos? Com base na lente teórica da sociologia cultural e da memória, e por meio de incursões etnográficas no Cemitério Dom Bosco e na Câmara Municipal de São Paulo em 2023, verificamos que a Vala de Perus figura um trauma cultural, construindo uma ponte transgeracional pela luta por memória, verdade e justiça entre militantes mais idosos e mais jovens. Valendo-se das performances culturais como operador analítico, o evento adquire propriedades de ritual, produzindo uma experiência comum entre os participantes para se entenderem e se reconfigurarem como grupo. A eficácia do ritual é posta à prova pelas falas dissonantes de pessoas presentes no evento, associadas às suas origens sociais, demonstrando um perfil específico das mortes rememoradas. Tal fato se torna um indicador relevante das disputas constantes pela identidade do Partido e dos familiares.
PERSPECTIVAS SOCIAIS EM INTERAÇÕES SUBJETIVAS
Authors: Olivo Debora da Silva , Adams Sandro
Published: November 2024

Artigo de apresentação.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Editorial Equipe
Published: November 2024

Editorial.