bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GRAVEDAD ESPECÍFICA DE LA MADERA EN ESPECIES ARBÓREAS PARA PROYECTOS DE CARBONO
Authors: Pérez Alavez Yazmin , Rodríguez-Ortiz Gerardo , Santiago-García Wenceslao , Campos-Angeles Gisela Virginia , Martín Meredith P , Lozano-Trejo Salvador
Published: December 2023

Una de las preocupaciones mundiales que más ha destacado es la concentración del dióxido de carbono, gas de efecto invernadero que más afecta la atmosfera de la Tierra. Uno de los componentes más importantes para conocer la calidad y dureza de la madera es la gravedad específica (GE, densidad básica de la madera), además es una propiedad hereditaria de gran importancia comercial, que se utiliza para estimar montos de carbono (C) en ecosistemas forestales. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue documentar información de la GE, biomasa y volumen de especies arbóreas y arbustivas para proyectos de secuestro de C. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en diferentes artículos científicos y de investigación, revistas de divulgación científica para conocer las diferentes ecuaciones alométricas que más se utilizan para conocer la cantidad de biomasa, C y GE de diferentes especies del género pino, encino, arbustos y otras arbustivas. La GE se utiliza para estimar los montos de biomasa y C a partir del volumen maderable de las especies; esto es de gran utilidad en los proyectos de secuestro de C de comunidades forestales para que puedan incursionar en el Mercado Voluntario de Carbono. La Reserva de Acción Climática (CAR) utiliza la GE para poder realizar los cálculos correspondientes, siendo un factor importante en todo México para las diferentes especies existentes.
Rizika čištění olejomaleb pomocí chelatačních činidel
Authors:   Ústav chemické technologie restaurování památek, VŠCHT Praha, Limpouch Ondřej , Novák Michal ,   Ústav chemické technologie restaurování památek, VŠCHT Praha
Published: December 2023

Od 90. let 20. století se mezi restaurátory olejomaleb rozšířil trend využívání amonných solí kyseliny citronové (diamonné a triamonné soli) díky jejím čisticím účinkům dobře známých z restaurátorské praxe u jiných materiálů. Amonné soli kyseliny citronové jsou stejně jako samotná kyselina citronová známy svými schopnostmi tvořit s ionty kovů ve vodě rozpustné komplexní sloučeniny. Této vlastnosti se v restaurátorské praxi využívá velmi hojně při odstraňování koroz- ních produktů železa, mědi, olova nebo nežádoucích skvrn uhličitanu vápenatého. Již v minulosti se objevily studie zabývající se parametry roztoků amonných solí kyseliny citronové pro užití na umělecká díla provedená olejovými barvami. Bohužel i přes tyto studie se nepoda- řilo vyvrátit pochybnosti související s použitím chelatačních činidel na barevnou vrstvu obsahující pigmenty, kterým dává jejich barevnost právě kovový iont. V rámci tohoto výzkumu byla proto zkoumána reak- tivita jedenácti pigmentů vybraných na základě rozdílného původu (anorganické/organické), obsaženého kationtu (Pb2+, Cr3+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Co2+) se čtrnácti nejčastěji využívanými chelatačními činidly. Produkty jednot- livých reakcí byly identifikovány pomocí XRD analýzy. Dále byl zkoumán vliv roztoků chelatačních činidel na olejové barevné vrstvy při aplikaci ve formě obkladů nebo pomocí vatových tamponů. Výsledky byly vyhod- noceny na základě spektrofotometrické analýzy.
Vstupní studie aplikace laserového čištění pro konzervaci kovů
Authors:   Technické muzeum v Brně, Foret Lukáš , Hutník Václav ,   Technické muzeum v Brně
Published: December 2023

Laserové čištění je moderní metoda, která využívá fokusovaný paprsek světla o vysoké energii k odpaření vrstev korozních produktů, nátěrových hmot, mastnoty a nečistot bez poškození podkladového materiálu. Je stále častěji využívána konzervátory-restaurátory po celém světě, jelikož nabízí nové možnosti zásahu na předmětech kulturního dědictví. V závislosti na charakteristice laseru a nastavených parametrech je využitelná pro široké spektrum materiálů od kamene a kovu až po papír. Tato studie zkoumá možnosti využití laseru na čistění korozních produktů z ocelových materiálů porovnáním s běžně využívanými technikami odstraňování koroze jako je tryskání a kartáčování. Metody jsou porovnávány na základě vizuálního hodnocení, úbytku hmotnosti, snížení výšky profilu povrchu a ohřevu vzorku.
PELATIHAN PENULISAN KARYA TULIS ILMIAH PADA GURU PROGRAM SEKOLAH PENGGERAK DI KABUPATEN MADIUN
Authors: Anwar Rosyida Nurul
Published: December 2023

Kepala sekolah dan guru yang tergabug pada sekolah penggerak diharapkan menjadi guru-guru yang berkualitas, berkompeten dan memiliki kompetensi. Guru disekolah penggerak diharapkan menjadi contoh praktik baik dalam menyebarkan ilmu pengetahuan yang dimiliki secara luas. Sehingga manfaat ilmu pngetahuan tersebut dirasakan oleh banyak pihak. Guru perlu mengembangkan kompetensi tidak hanya pada proses pengajaran saja. Tujuan pelaksanaan kegatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan kepada guru dalam menulis karya ilmiah. Metode pelaksaan menggunakan metode pelatihan dimana pelaksana memberikan gambaran yang dilanjutkan dengan diskusi untuk mengasah keterampilan peserta. Subjek kegiatan ini adalah sekolah penggerak Angkatan 2 di Kabupaten Madiun yaitu TK Pertiwi 02 dan TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 15. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa guru mampu merancang laporan penelitian secara sederhana mampu menungkan gagasan pemikiran yang ada pada diri guru. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat memiliki dampak signifikan pada guru ditujukan dengan pemahaman peserta pada kaidah penulisan artikel ilmiah, menrumuskan masalah serta mencari rujukan kajian teori. pelaksanaan kegiatan penulisan karya tulis ilmiah mampu menggali potensi yang dimiliki oleh guru dalam meneliti.
Uso de recursos sanitarios en pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva tratados con mirabegrón en práctica clínica real
Authors: Vicente-Palacio Eduardo , Díez-Itza Irene , Landeira Margarita
Published: December 2023

Objetivos
El objetivo principal del presente estudio fue evaluar, a partir de los datos de la subpoblación española del estudio BELIEVE, el uso de recursos de los pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva (VH) tratados con mirabegrón.
Material y métodos
El estudio prospectivo, no intervencionista BELIEVE es el mayor estudio europeo de datos de vida real desarrollado hasta ahora, donde se analizan calidad de vida, satisfacción por el tratamiento, uso de recursos y persistencia en pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva tratados con mirabegrón en la práctica clínica real. (NCT02320773). Se analizaron los datos de los 11 centros españoles. Se incluyeron pacientes con sintomatología de VH que no habían iniciado tratamiento con mirabegrón. Se recogieron las variables de uso de recursos relacionadas con el manejo de la VH. El periodo de seguimiento fue de 12 meses, con dos ventanas a los 2-4 meses y a los 10-12 meses. El estudio se realizó entre noviembre 2014 y julio 2016.

Resultados
Se incluyeron 153 pacientes españoles. En el Full Analysis Set (FAS), el 63,1% eran mujeres, con una edad media de 66 años. Un 10,1% del Per Protocol Set (PPS) acudieron a consultas médicas relacionadas con la VH no programadas entre la visita basal y la visita 2 y entre la visita 2 y la visita 3. Más del 70% de las visitas fueron al médico de atención primaria. El uso de recursos relacionado con las pruebas clínicas y de laboratorio realizadas fue bajo. No se observaron intervenciones médicas específicas para el manejo de acontecimientos adversos o las complicaciones por manejo inadecuado de la VH.
Conclusiones
En pacientes con VH, el tratamiento con mirabegrón en la práctica clínica real está asociado a un bajo uso de recursos sanitarios.
Palabras clave
Incontinencia urinaria, urgencia Vejiga hiperactiva, agonista de los receptores beta-3 adrenérgicos, mirabegrón, recursos sanitarios.
Relación coste-efectividad de la combinación rosuvastatina/ezetimiba frente a las combinaciones de simvastatina y atorvastatina con ezetimiba para reducir el riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares
Authors: Olmo-Quintana Vicente , Zamora Bernarda , Pintó Sala Xavier , Martí Ragué Ignasi , Cortés Gil Xavier , Gari Peris Carla , Aceituno Mata Susana
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Analizar la relación coste-efectividad de la combinación rosuvastatina/ezetimiba frente a atorvastatina y simvastatina en combinación con ezetimiba, en pacientes de riesgo cardiovascular alto o muy alto, desde la perspectiva del Sistema Nacional de Salud español.
Métodos: Modelo de Markov para simular perfiles de pacientes con puntuación de Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE) ≥5%. Se definieron 4 estados de salud: pacientes con factores de riesgo, con evento cerebrovascular, con evento coronario y muerte, teniendo en cuenta un horizonte temporal de 25 años y ciclos anuales. Se incluyeron costes del tratamiento farmacológico, monitorización y manejo de eventos. Se consideraron los beneficios en términos de reducción de c-LDL, eventos cardiovasculares evitados, y años de vida ajustados por calidad (AVAC). Se calculó la relación coste-efectividad incremental (RCEI) de rosuvastatina/ezetimiba frente a cada combinación en cada perfil de riesgo (€/AVAC). Se compararon los resultados con un escenario alternativo de costes de los dos comprimidos por separado.
Resultados: Se evaluaron 138 perfiles de RCV alto y muy alto. Rosuvastatina/ezetimiba fue dominante (más eficaz, menos costosa) frente a simvastatina/ezetimiba en todos los perfiles de riesgo analizados. De igual manera, fue dominante frente a atorvastatina/ezetimiba en mujeres (68% y 29%) de RCV alto y muy alto respectivamente, y en hombres (78% y 24%). La combinación rosuvastatina/ezetimiba resultó menos eficaz y menos costosa en el resto de las situaciones.
Conclusiones: La combinación rosuvastatina/ezetimiba fue dominante frente al resto de combinaciones consideradas en la mayoría de los perfiles de RCV alto y en algunos de RCV muy alto.
Palabras clave: estatinas, coste-efectividad, hipercolesterolemia, riesgo cardiovascular
Intricate roles of spacers and stickers of Arg-rich C9ORF72 dipeptide repeat proteins; from toxicity to targeting to membraneless organelles
Authors: Kanekura Kohsuke , Miyagi Tamami
Published: December 2023

C9ORF72, one of the most common genes implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, induces neurodegeneration through various pathways. The most notable is interference through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS). LLPS is a biophysical phenomenon involved in many fundamental biological processes, such as the formation of membraneless organelles (MLOs), transcription, and nucleocytoplasmic transport. The Arg-rich dipeptide repeat proteins (R-DPRs) produced from the aberrant C9ORF72 gene are highly charged and are incorporated into the phase-separated MLOs, inhibiting their functions. However, the detailed molecular mechanism remains to be elucidated. Recently, we analyzed the structure-function relationship of R-DPRs and clarified the mechanism by which the sticker Arg and the spacer Pro/Gly regulate cytotoxicity and subcellular localization. Natural R-DPRs contribute to the localization of specific MLOs. In this review, we discuss the roles of the sticker and spacer of R-DPRs in the LLPS and how they regulate subcellular localization, protein-protein interaction, and neurotoxicity.
CONFORTO TÉRMICO NO ENTORNO DO IFMT – CAMPUS CUIABÁ, CEL. OCTAYDE JORGE DA SILVA
Authors: De França Mauro Sergio , de Oliveira Gabriel Vinícius Martins , Candido Kelven dos Reis da Cunha
Published: December 2023

As questões envolvendo o conforto térmico são indispensáveis para conhecimento da qualidade de vida nas cidades, principalmente em regiões tropicais onde não há uma grande quantidade ou um bom aproveitamento de estudos que visam analisar essa temática, especificamente em locais de grande circulação de pessoas, notadamente em ambientes circunvizinhos de prédios escolares. Nesse sentido, este estudo objetivou estimar o Índice de Temperatura e Umidade (ITU) no entorno do IFMT – Campus Cuiabá com intuito de analisar o conforto térmico nas adjacências e a ocorrência de Ilhas de Calor Urbano (ICU). Para isso, foram feitas coletas de dados móveis a pé, metodologia denominada de transecto móvel, na qual foram mensurados dados de variáveis meteorológicas (temperatura instantânea do ar (T) e umidade relativa do ar (UR)) em 10 pontos distintos no entorno, durante 24 dias da primavera de 2019 com leituras em três períodos: 8h, 14h e 20h. Os resultados mostraram que em todos dos pontos e horários, através de médias horárias diárias, as condições de conforto térmico são extremamente desconfortáveis (ITU > 26). Percebeu-se que o uso do solo excessivamente pavimentado, o uso de materiais urbanizados, o fluxo de calor antropogênico e a escassez de superfícies efetivamente vegetadas foram fatores fundamentais para essa constatação.
Unveiling the Spectrum of Megaloblastic Anemia: Insights from a Multifaceted Study at Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences, Muzaffarabad
Authors: Mannan Kiani Abdul , Dad Khan Allah , Saeed Nabeel , Sohail Ahmad Syed , Khan Wali , Waseem Raja , Javaid Farukh
Published: December 2023

Background: This study aimed to determine the frequency of Megaloblastic Anemia cases presenting in the outpatient department (OPD) and wards of AIMS Hospital in Muzaffarabad, AJ&K.
Methods: Conducted at the Pathology department of Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences from May 2022 to October 2022, this case-control study analyzed 125 cases from OPD and wards. Patient interviews, venous blood sample collection, and complete blood picture (CP) analysis, including peripheral film (PF) tests and Vitamin B12 and folates levels reports, were conducted using a Hematology analyzer. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 25.0 was employed.
Results: Statistical analysis revealed a mean age of 3.656, with females having a higher frequency of Megaloblastic Anemia, especially during childbearing age. Males had a higher frequency in children and the elderly. The residential distribution showed a balance of village and city dwellers, whereas the patient category breakdown showed a higher frequency in the young age group.
Conclusion: The study highlighted Megaloblastic Anemia's serious public health significance, its causes, and the observed trends in the study population. Surgical interventions, particularly abdominal surgeries, were identified as potential contributors. Analyses of peripheral smears revealed varying degrees of anemia severity, with most cases being moderate. The study concluded that Megaloblastic Anemia is more common in females, especially during childbearing age, and in males, especially in children and the elderly. These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions and nutritional education programs in addressing the specific demographic trends observed in this study population.
Population density and vertical stratification of four primate species at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga/RPPN-FMA, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Almeida-Silva Bárbara , Cunha André A. , Boubli Jean P. , Mendes Sérgio L. , Strier Karen B.
Published: December 2023

In 2003, we carried out a line-transect sampling for all the primates (Alouatta guariba clamitans, Brachyteles hypoxanthus, Cebus nigritus, and Callithrix flaviceps) at the Estação Biológica de Caratinga (EBC) to estimate the sizes of their populations. Our goal was to examine whether the trend in population growth observed in the northern muriqui population was accompanied by similar trends in the other three species, or if there was a decline which could indicate the possible effect of competition with northern muriquis. In addition, we studied stratification to verify if the different species use the forest strata in different ways to avoid direct competition. We registered a total of 78 sightings of primates: 33 for A. guariba clamitans, 23 for C. nigritus, 18 for B. hypoxanthus and four for C. flaviceps. Our results indicated that A. guariba clamitans continued to be the most abundant primate at the EBC. Cebus nigritus and B. hypoxanthus occur at almost the same abundances, being half of that of brown howlers. Callithrix flaviceps is the least common primate in this forest fragment. Compared to previous studies, our census shows a decline in the abundance of howlers. This study confirms the prediction that larger primates use higher strata of the forest while smaller species move in the lower strata.
Progress in volunteer tourism research: From niche tourism curiosity to experience-based improvements
Authors: Lis Weronika , Grzelak-Kostulska Elżbieta , Dymitrow Mirek
Published: December 2023

This paper reviews the latest research directions and conceptual developments on the phenomenon of volunteer tourism. The last review was published in 2017, so it is time to summarize and re-evaluate how voluntourism has evolved. The paper projects future developments within voluntourism by showcasing some critical changes in the participants’ attitudes. This is likely to influence how, where and by whom volunteering initiatives will be implemented. The contributions of this paper are assembling an overview of efforts to formulate a definition of voluntourism and providing clues as to what socio-cultural and market- forces will drive its evolution in the future.
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY: THE CASE OF EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Naidoo Calvin
Published: December 2023

Local governments play an important role in the development of the livelihoods of local communities in South Africa. Local governments are responsible for the provision and delivery of basic services such as running water, proper sanitation, clean energy, waste removal, and decent housing. Public participation (PP) is arguably an essential element of local democracy through which local communities can contribute to improved service delivery. The current study focused on assessing the role of PP in service delivery in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. This was done by adopting a descriptive research design. Data on the factors affecting PP were collected from four different community groups (i.e., citizens, businesses, municipal managers, and ward committee members), using questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that information about PP is obtained via radio, television, newspapers, and mobile phones. Generally the initiatives relating to the ‘Batho Pele’ principles are acceptable in the Ekurhuleni community. Furthermore, concerning the quality of the services delivered by the municipality, the findings established that citizens agree that the municipality is aware of the service quality offered in the EMM. Although some citizens agree with the quality of the service delivery, some of them believe that the process still lacks consistency. Keywords: Public Participation, service delivery, municipality, community
La reconnaissance de la neurodiversité comme piste de solution pour une école plus inclusive
Authors: Lachance-Demers Louis-Philippe
Published: December 2023

Malgré un discours récent semblant indiquer un changement de cap vers une école québécoise plus inclusive et ouverte à la diversité de ses élèves, la vision de difficulté scolaire y demeure ancrée dans une perspective biomédicale et individuelle. Depuis plusieurs années, les difficultés scolaires se voient médicalisées par le biais de différents diagnostics qui limitent significativement la portée d’un discours d’ouverture à la diversité. En effet, ces diagnostics permettent l’identification de tout enfant déviant de la norme cognitive et qui ne répond donc pas aux critères de « l’enfant normal ». En réponse à la pathologisation systématique de ces élèves, le paradigme de la neurodiversité nous appelle à revoir nos conceptions de la différence cognitive chez l’humain. Absent du lexique ministériel québécois, ce concept est néanmoins le fer de lance de différents mouvements à l’international qui visent la reconnaissance d’une diversité neurocognitive à l’école. Comme le proposent AuCoin et Vienneau (2015), la création d’une école plus inclusive pourrait nécessiter la transition du paradigme de la normalisation vers celui de la dénormalisation, qui respecte et valorise davantage l’unicité de chaque élève. Dans cet esprit, la recherche sur la neurodiversité pourrait-elle offrir de nouvelles perspectives sur le phénomène de la difficulté scolaire à l’école?
La prise en compte de la diversité ethnoculturelle, religieuse et linguistique en éducation : bref retour historique et enjeux actuels pour la recherche et la formation
Authors: Borri-Anadon Corina , Hirsch Sivane , Audet Geneviève
Published: December 2023

La prise en compte de la diversité ethnoculturelle, religieuse et linguistique en contextes éducatifs est reconnue aujourd'hui, au Québec comme ailleurs, comme une condition pouvant soutenir la réussite éducative de tous les élèves. Cette contribution propose de se pencher sur les recherches qui s’inscrivent dans ce domaine en empruntant un point de vue historique et réflexif. Dans un premier temps, nous abordons brièvement différents moments clés du développement du domaine. Ceux-ci nous permettent de mettre en lumière la transformation des objets qui ont préoccupé la communauté de recherche, et d’éclairer les débats sociaux actuels sur les questions de racisme et d’immigration qui mettent en tension ce domaine. En effet, la recherche ne fait pas qu’étudier la diversité, elle participe à sa construction, notamment en la nommant et en (re)définissant les groupes qui la composent, contribuant ainsi à reconnaitre ou non les avancées et obstacles liés à la réussite éducative des élèves de divers groupes sociaux. Ainsi, dans un deuxième temps, cette contribution porte un regard critique sur le domaine en discutant trois enjeux : 1) la façon de nommer la diversité ethnoculturelle religieuse et linguistique; 2) la reconnaissance des dynamiques systémiques; et 3) le contexte sociopolitique actuel et les tensions qu’il engendre. Nous concluons dans un troisième temps avec une réflexion plus personnelle sur l’importance d’expliciter notre positionnalité, de réfléchir à partir de celle-ci et d’adopter une posture apprenante.
“Orgy of Blood” vs “Getting Food on the Table”
Authors: Caputo-Nimbark Roshni
Published: December 2023

The Faroese grindadráp is a centuries-old, dramatic spectacle in which an entire pod of pilot whales is slaughtered en masse in a blood-soaked harbour, followed by the distribution of whale meat and blubber to participating villagers. For many Faroese, grindadráp is an embodiment of nationalism, achieved through the primordialization of tradition and the securitization of a beloved food source. For many outsiders, particularly since aggressive anti-whaling campaigns have besmirched the Faroese reputation in the international gaze, grindadráp amounts to a barbarous anachronism intolerable in modern society. This study takes a multivocal digital ethnographic approach to explore how politics, economics, and ethics of grindadráp are understood through social media debates, institutional rhetoric, and an interview. It considers how essentializing discourses of tradition and modernity are framed, their implications for collective action, and some potentialities that are revealed through a shift in perspective from barbaric ritual to dynamic economic practice.
El fin está cerca: Estado, tecnología y distopía
Authors: Vial Dumas Manuel
Published: December 2023

El Estado constitucional es el resultado de una visión del futuro utópica que se desarrolló en los planos filosófico, técnico y literario durante la Ilustración. El siglo XX acabó con el mito del progreso en esos ámbitos, pero los avances técnicos no se detuvieron. Esto ha generado una tensión entre lo utópico y lo distópico determinada por el control o descontrol del poder político y de la tecnología. Las crisis del siglo XXI han hecho florecer visiones apocalípticas que dejan sin fundamento el proyecto del Estado moderno. Sin una visión optimista del futuro el papel del Estado cambia, de ser el catalizador de un proyecto que se implanta en la realidad conducida y modelada por la humanidad pasa a una especie de refugio ante una realidad que supera a las posibilidades de acción de una sociedad en concreto. El papel de la tecnología y el poder es fundamental a la hora de plantear nuevas utopías que sostengan un proyecto político, este es el desafío político de la IA o de proyectos como el transhumanismo.
Pašpatēriņa pārveidotāju izpēte un izstrāde elektrotransporta vajadzībām
Authors:   , Bogdanovs Artūrs
Published: December 2023

Promocijas darbs veltīts pašpatēriņa pārveidotāju izstrādei un izpētei izmantošanai elektrotransportā. Darbā apskatīti pašpatēriņa pārveidotāju sistēmas dinamikas, uzticamības un energoefektivitātes uzlabošanas pasākumi. Darba gaitā izveidota netiešā pārveidotāju strāvas mērīšanas metode, uz kuras pamata izstrādāts izplūdušās loģikas strāvas balansēšanas un izejas sprieguma regulators, bojājumu noteikšanas metode un bojājumpiecietīgās darbības algoritms. Sniegtas rekomendācijas pašpatēriņa pārveidotāju sistēmas enerģijas patēriņa samazināšanai līdz pat 10 % un uzticamības uzlabošanai ar termisko un mehānisko slodžu samazinājumu līdz pat 80 %.
Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning Assessment Instrument for Teachers in Higher Education
Authors: Barrot Jessie S. , Masangya Elaine M. , Lira John Irish G.
Published: December 2023

Outcomes-based teaching and learning (OBTL) has emerged as one of the useful pedagogical approaches and is widely adopted in countries such as Hong Kong and the Philippines. However, it has been observed that many classroom teachers struggle in faithfully implementing it because of
the lack of a tool that would provide rich feedback regarding its implementation. Hence, the current study sought to develop and validate an instrument that will assess in-service teachers’ implementation of OBTL in the classroom. This paper describes the assessment instrument development
process and results from 903 university students. Results provided strong empirical support for the six OBTL domains (i.e., learning process, instructional strategies, assessment, learning environment, classroom management, and teacher qualities). The items indicated in the assessment instrument
were grounded in previous literature about OBTL, with each domain strongly correlating with each other. Implications for classroom practise and future studies are discussed.
Factors Preventing Teachers from Effectively Implementing Inclusive Education in Mainstream Classrooms in a Selected Combined School in South Africa
Authors: Govender Kavitha , Rubbi Nunan Julie Shantone
Published: December 2023

Inclusive education (IE) was introduced in 2001 in South African schools. Still, its implementation in mainstream classrooms has not attained optimum potential. To highlight the shortcomings, this study explores factors preventing teachers from effectively implementing IE in a combined
school. Qualitative data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. Thematic analysis results revealed teacher preparedness, among other factors, is impeding the effective implementation of IE in schools. Bronfenbrenner’s theory emphasised the need for
collaboration to achieve systemic goals. The study recommends education authorities consider the shortcomings to strengthen teacher efficacy and student support, including endorsing school infrastructure IE compliant.
GTPase activating protein DLC1 spatio-temporally regulates Rho signaling
Authors: Heydasch Max , Hinderling Lucien , van Unen Jakobus , Dobrzynski Maciej , Pertz Olivier
Published: December 2023

Tightly regulated spatio-temporal Rho GTPase activity patterns regulate morphogenetic processes such as cell migration. Emerging evidence suggests that binding of Guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) and GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) to the cytoskeleton or adhesions mediate feedback regulation to spatio-temporal Rho GTPase activation. To explore such feedback regulation, we study the Rho specific GAP Deleted in Liver Cancer 1 (DLC1) which binds to focal adhesions (FAs) through mechanosensitive interactions. Using a FRET biosensor, we show that DLC1 loss of function leads to global increase in Rho activity and contractility throughout the cell without affecting a striking lamellar RhoA activity band in fibroblasts. To interrogate the Rho GTPase signaling flux, we build a genetic circuit consisting of an optogenetic actuator to control Rho activity, and a Rho activity biosensor. In spreading cells at steady state, optogenetic manipulation of Rho activity reveals that DLC1 controls the rate of Rho activation rather than duration, both at FAs and at the plasma membrane (PM). Local and reversible optogenetic control of contractility shows that DLC1 associates/dissociates with FAs during their reinforcement/relaxation. This might provide positive feedback that locally increases the rate of Rho activation at FAs that experience local tension to facilitate FA disassembly. Our results indicate that DLC1 operates both at the PM and at FAs to regulate global Rho activity levels at steady state, or to amplify local Rho activity at FAs experiencing a strong mechanical input, presumably to induce robust FA disassembly. This provides new insights in the complexity of spatio-temporal Rho GTPase signaling.
Fancies explained
Authors: Serada Alesha
Published: December 2023

The concept of symbolic capital, introduced by Pierre Bourdieu (1986), has been applied to explain the circulation of value between game communities and the industry. The bottom-up approach can be found in the studies of so-called “gaming capital” accumulated by gamers (Consalvo, 2009), while the top-down approach focuses on the agents who hold the most power in the gaming industry (Nichols, 2013). These perspectives may require reconfiguration today: since the end of the 2010s, traditional power relations have been contested by ‘decentralized’ gaming that uses blockchain technologies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Their early adopters suggest that NFTs may disrupt traditional circulation of value to the benefit of players as opposed to major corporations. Many gamers, however, vehemently oppose NFTs in games. By combining these top-down and the bottom-up approaches, this article explains that the specific symbolic gaming capital remains systematically underappreciated in blockchain gaming, which operates along different vectors of power. To support my argument, I turn to the longest-running blockchain-based game CryptoKitties (Axiom Zen, 2017), and analyze the elements of the role-playing genre that appeared in the game during the collective process of continuous development. In the first case, these elements (‘fancies’) were added by the developers of the game, and in the second case, an RPG-like extension emerged as one of its fan spin-offs (KotoWars). I conclude that symbolic capital is community-specific in the case of blockchain gaming. It is only available to those who already possess considerable symbolic, and, much more importantly, financial capital within the crypto community.
Young video game players’ self-identified toxic gaming behaviour
Authors: Ruotsalainen Maria , Meriläinen Mikko
Published: December 2023

In this study we analyze negative behaviour in the context of digital gaming through interviews of players (N=12) aged 16–27 who self-reported as having behaved in a manner they acknowledged as toxic. Through thematic analysis of the interviews, we highlight three central themes: Games as affective spaces; affordances and norms facilitating negative behaviours; and players’ navigation of negative behaviours. Our study demonstrates the situational and affective nature of negative behaviour and offers solutions for reducing it in gaming.
Game worker solidarity
Authors: Kelmore Austin , Woodcock Jamie
Published: December 2023

This commentary discusses the Game Worker Solidarity (GWS) Project. It documents instances of collective action in the games industry, presenting the data in a map and accompanying database. The aim of the project is to facilitate sharing information on the emergent movement for unionisation in the games industry after 2018, as well as archiving the longer history of worker resistance. We argue that understanding worker organisation—both the existing forms of collective action as well as the potential in the future—is vital for understanding the future of games and game production.
Descripción angiográfica de los aspectos anatómicos y clínicos de la arteria interventricular anterior en un grupo de personas colombianas
Authors: Pabón Gustavo , Patiño Valentina , Rivera Guillermo
Published: December 2023

Introducción. La arteria interventricular anterior se origina en la coronaria izquierda, irriga la cara anterior de los ventrículos, el ápex y el tabique interventricular; es la segunda arteria más relevante del corazón.Objetivo. Describir las características anatómicas y clínicas de la arteria interventricular anterior mediante angiografía.Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con 200 reportes angiográficos de personas colombianas; se valoraron el origen, el trayecto y la permeabilidad de la arteria interventricular anterior, así como la dominancia coronaria. Se incluyeron datos relacionados con dolor precordial, infarto agudo de miocardio, dislipidemia y alteración electrocardiográfica. No fue posible hacer pruebas estadísticas, debido a la escasa prevalencia de variaciones anatómicas de dicha arteria.Resultados. Se encontró una arteria interventricular anterior con su origen en el seno aórtico izquierdo, sin puente miocárdico, sin alteración de la permeabilidad y con dominancia izquierda. La frecuencia de los puentes fue del 2 % y la dominancia más frecuente fue la derecha en el 86 %. Se presentaron alteraciones de permeabilidad en el 43 % de los casos, las cuales afectaron principalmente al S13. El 25 % de los pacientes presentó dolor precordial; el 40 %, alteraciones ecocardiográficas; el 5 %, cardiopatía isquémica, y el 59 %, alguna alteración electrocardiográfica.Conclusiones. Las variaciones en el origen de la arteria interventricular anterior son poco prevalentes, según reportes de Chile, Colombia y España. Los puentes miocárdicos de esta arteria fueron escasos respecto a otros estudios, lo cual sugiere mejor especificidad de los hallazgos de la angiotomografía o de la disección directa. La permeabilidad coronaria se valora con la escala TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction); puntajes de 0 y 1 indican una lesión oclusiva asociada con cardiopatía isquémica. La dominancia coronaria más frecuente, según diversas técnicas, es la derecha, seguida de la izquierda en hombres y de una circulación balanceada en mujeres.
Sex differences in wrist strength: a systematic review
Authors: Napper Alexis D. , Sayal Meera K. , Holmes Michael W.R. , Cudlip Alan C.
Published: December 2023

Sex differences in strength have been attributed to differences in body anthropometrics and composition; these factors are often ignored when generating workplace guidelines. These differences directly impact the upper extremity, leaving female workers exposed to injury risk. The wide range of tools and techniques for measuring upper extremity strength presents a challenge to ergonomists and work task designers; collating outcomes to provide a clear outlook of differences between males and females is essential and the purpose of this work. Four online databases were searched (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022339023) with a focus on articles assessing sex differences in wrist strength. A total of 2,378 articles were screened for relevancy; 25 full-text articles were included in this systematic review. Articles examined movement pairs (ulnar/radial deviation, pronation/supination, and flexion/extension), as well as contraction types (isometric and isokinetic) to observe sex differences in wrist strength. Across all articles, females produced ∼60–65% of male flexion/extension strength, ∼55–60% pronation/supination strength, and ∼60–70% ulnar/radial deviation strength. Overall, females presented lower strength-producing abilities than males, but when considering strength relative to body mass, male-female differences were less pronounced and occasionally females surpassed male strength metrics; typically, this occurred during flexion/extension, particularly in isokinetic contractions. This review has identified a scarcity of articles examining ulnar/radial deviation, pronation/supination, as well as isokinetic contractions; these are needed to supplement workplace exposure guidelines.
Drivers and decoupling analysis of carbon emissions in the non-ferrous metal industry-evidence from 28 provinces in China
Authors: Zeng Guohua , Zhong Minglong , Xiao Chengzhang
Published: December 2023

Emissions from the non-ferrous metal industry are a major source of carbon emissions in China. Understanding the decoupling of carbon emissions from the non-ferrous metal industry and its influencing factors is crucial for China to achieve its “double carbon” goal. Here, we applied the Tapio decoupling model to measure the decoupling status and developmental trends of carbon output and emissions of the non-ferrous metal industry in China. The panel interaction fixed effects model is used to empirically analyze the influencing factors of carbon emissions in China’s non-ferrous metal industry. The results show that carbon emissions from China’s non-ferrous metal industry have experienced three main states: strong decoupling, growth connection, and negative growth decoupling. The carbon emissions of the non-ferrous metal industry in some eastern and central provinces from 2000 to 2004 were in a negative decoupling state. Most provinces in the western and central regions were either in a strong or weak decoupling state based on the developmental trend of the decoupling state of carbon emissions. However, from 2015 to 2019, the decoupling status of carbon emissions in most provinces in western and central China had a significantly negative, weakly negative, or a negative growth decoupling status. Energy structure, energy intensity, cost, and non-ferrous metal production all have a positive driving effect on carbon emissions in the non-ferrous metal industry. Production had a mitigating effect on carbon emissions in the non-ferrous metal industry between 2010–2014 in the eastern region of China. From the results of our study, we propose policy recommendations to promote a strong decoupling of carbon emissions from the non-ferrous metal industry by improving energy structure, reducing energy intensity, and optimizing production capacity.
Hermione Granger through the Focus of Feminist Theory
Authors: Rivera Valentina
Published: December 2023

The present article analyzes the character of Hermione Granger from The Harry Potter Series, taking a feminist stance and considering feminist, queer and non-essentialist theories. In this essay, the feminist nature of Hermione’s character is explored, discussing the nature and portrayal of female characters in children’s literature.
TÜRKİYE TÜRKÇESİNİN BAZI BÜRÜNSEL ÖZELLİKLERİ
Authors: BARAN Burhan
Published: December 2023

Ses biliminin alt kollarından biri de görevsel ses bilimidir. Görevsel ses bilimi, dil dizgesinde belli bir görev yapan sesle ilgilenir. Anlam ayırıcı öge olan ses birimi de bu gruba girmektedir. Ses birimi, parçalı ve parçalarüstü olarak ikiye ayrılmaktadır. Parçalı ses birimleri, ünlüler ve ünsüzler olup yazılı dilde mevcutturlar. Parçalarüstü ses birimleri ise vurgu, ton, ezgi, kavşak, durak, süre ve ulama gibi sözlü dile özgü ögelerdir. Bunlara genel olarak bürün adı verilmektedir. Bürün için Fransızcadan alınma prozodi terimi de kullanılmaktadır. Her dilin kendisine has bürünsel özellikleri vardır. Bürünsel özellikler, yazıda gösterilemeyen konuşmada ortaya çıkan, akıcı ve etkili konuşmayı sağlayan özelliklerdir. Güzel konuşma sanatının püf noktası, konuşulan dilin bürünsel özelliklerine hâkim olmak ve bunları dikkatli bir şekilde kullanmaktır. İşte bu makalede Türkiye Türkçesinin bazı bürünsel özellikleri üzerinde durulacaktır.
TOFA TÜRKÇESİNDEKİ RUSÇADAN ALINMA SÖZ VARLIĞI ÜZERİNE
Authors: DEMİRTAŞ Ahmet , KILIÇ Osman
Published: December 2023

Rusya Federasyonu’nun İrkutsk bölgesinde yaşayan Tofa Türklerinin konuşma dili olan Tofa Türkçesi, yok olma tehlikesiyle karşı karşıya olan dillerden biridir. Tofa Türkçesi, söz varlığı içerisinde Rusçadan geçen birçok ögeyi barındırmaktadır. Bunların kayıt altına alınması dil tarihi açısından büyük önem arz etmektedir.

Bu çalışmada; Tofa Türkçesindeki Rusçadan alınma söz varlığı tespit edilerek bunlar hem transkripsiyonlu biçimleriyle hem de sözlükteki özgün biçimleriyle çeşitli başlıklar altında tematik olarak sınıflandırılmıştır.

Veri tabanı olarak kabul edilen V. İ. Rassadin tarafından hazırlanan “Tofalarsko-Russkiy Slovar 2016 (Tofaca-Rusça Sözlük 2016)” adlı sözlükte yer alan Tofa Türkçesindeki Rusçadan alınma söz varlığı ögelerinin tematik sınıflandırılması sonucunda ortaya çıkan söz varlığı ögeleri şu şekildedir: Veri tabanının tümünün taranmasından hareketle Tofa Türkçesinde 285’i ad, 47 tanesi Rusça sözcüklerden türetilen fiil, 2 tanesi yardımcı fiille kurulan birleşik fiil olmak üzere 334 tane Rusçadan alınma söz varlığı ögesi tespit edilmiştir. Rusçadan alınma 334 sözcükten 47’si fiil, 18’i ad olmak üzere 65 sözcük yapım ekleriyle türetilmiştir. Bu da Tofa Türkçesindeki Rusçadan alınma sözcüklerin %19.46’sının yapım ekleriyle türetildiğini göstermektedir. Söz varlığı ögeleri içinde en fazla 69 adet ile araç-gereç ve eşya adlarıyla ilgili söz varlığı, daha sonra 34 adet ile yiyecek ve içecekle ilgili söz varlığı ve yine 33 adet ile yönetim ve toplumla ilgili söz varlığı ögelerinin yer aldığı görülmüştür.
An Analysis of the Behavioural Aspects of Entrepreneurial Intention among Business Students in Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Shofiqul , Mahedi Hossin , Ahmed Raju , Sultana Sadia , Hossain Md. Amzad , Mustafi Mohitul Ameen Ahmed
Published: December 2023

The primary objective of this study is to quantitatively examine the entrepreneurial intention among business students in Bangladesh, focusing on their behavioural patterns. To achieve this, a structured questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data. The survey specifically targeted factors such as the ability to overcome negative attitudes, willingness to explore new opportunities, personal attitudes towards entrepreneurship, proactive behaviour, the drive for excellence, and self-assurance in making decisions. A total of 175 participants were purposefully selected to provide comprehensive insights. The Likert scale, a recognized and widely utilized measurement tool, was employed to evaluate the participants' entrepreneurial intention. The results indicate that exposure orientation, personal attitudes, and pursuit of greatness positively influence entrepreneurial intention. This study contributes to the existing literature on entrepreneurial intention by providing context-specific insights for business students in Bangladesh. The study covered six significant behavioural aspects factors those are getting over a negative attitude, being open to new experiences, having a positive attitude, taking action, striving for excellence, and making decisions with confidence.
The Impact of Predator-dependent Prey Refuge on the Dynamics of a Leslie-Gower Predator-prey Model
Authors: Yang Wensheng , Chen Miqin
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we propose a new Leslie-Gower predator-prey model with predator-dependent prey refuge. Firstly, we obtain the positivity and boundedness of the system solution. Secondly, we prove that the origin is unstable using blow-up method, analyze the existence and local stability of the boundary equilibrium point and positive equilibrium point, and prove that the unique positive equilibrium point of the system is globally asymptotically stable by constructing a suitable Dulac function. Finally, mathematic analysis and numerical simulation show that: (1) when the strength of the predator-dependent prey refuge k = 0 , the dynamics of the predator-prey system without predator-dependent prey refuge are consistent with the results obtained from the traditional Leslie-Gower predator-prey system; (2) when k tends to positive infinity, the predator-dependent refuge lead to prey population densities fall somewhere between without prey refuge and with proportional refuge. However, the predator densities within this new form of the predator-dependent prey refuge is greater than the densities of predators without prey refuge and with proportional refuge; (3) increasing the strength k of the predator-dependent prey refuge can increase the densities of predator and prey populations respectively.
Effect of Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA) on Hardwood Cutting of Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Pusa Navrang
Authors: Ausari Praveen Kumar , Soni Nitin , Kanpure R. N. , Ninama Nilesh , Bhandari Jitendra
Published: December 2023

Aims: The study aims to investigate the influence of different IBA concentration on the rooting and subsequent growth of hardwood cuttings of "Pusa Navrang" grapevine.

Study Design: The study was performed in RBD design with replicate 5 times.

Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Research Farm, College of Horticulture, Mandsaur, during the period November 2020- March 21.

Methodology: Polybags size of 5 X 7 inch was used for experiment. After the filling of growing media in poly bags, the hard wood cuttings of Pusa Navrang with uniform size having 4-5 functional bud was taken from one year matured canes from research farm, College of Horticulture, Mandsaur. The diameter of cutting about 0.75 to 1 cm (pencil thickness) were taken and before planting cuttings were treated with IBA solution by quick dip method.

Results: The significant result were found for shoot parameter like shoot length, number of nodes per shoot, internodal length, number of buds per shoot, stem diameter, stem fresh weight, stem dry weight. Root Parameters like number of primary and secondary roots, root length, root thickness, whole root volume, fresh weight of root and dry weight of root. Leaf Parameters like number of leaves per plant, fresh weight of leaf, dry weight of leaf, leaf area, leaf area index, specific leaf weight, minimum days taken to emergence of 1st leaf and water content of leaf found in IBA @ 6000 ppm (G3).

Conclusion: Among four concentration of growth regulator (IBA), the application of IBA @ 6000 ppm (G3) responded well in terms of rooting and shooting in hard wood cutting of grapes.