bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ефективна лидерска комуникация в мениджмънта на кризи – в търсене на комплексен модел с фокус към бъдещето
Authors: Stefanova Dimitrina , Vasilev Valentin
Published: November 2024

Each crisis leads to high levels of stress, anxiety and reduced motivation. This requires a rethink of established leadership models built on traditional forms of communication. In such a context, the role of leadership is key. The crisis aspect of a protracted and unpredictable pandemic, a thechnologized and globalized society and business, the hybridity of change are a strong influence on management processes. The topic is wide-ranging, but the leading focus of the study is the establishment of a dialogueal, motivated and constructive leadership in the lives of organizations with a leading role in new forms of internal communication and in turn a new type of leadership in dealing with crises.
Информационната война между Украйна и Русия
Authors: Dimov Petko
Published: November 2024

In an article, an attempt is made to understand to what extent the warring parties have been able to influence their own, opposing and allied audiences? For this purpose, a study of the normative activity and the legal actions taken in the field of the information sphere was carried out, and more than 76693 normative documents issued by the governments of the two countries in the period from 24.02.2022 to 13.08.2022 and published in the respective state electronic databases.
Модерното образование – това, от което всеки разбира
Authors: Kalinov Kalin
Published: November 2024

Modernization is an indisputable emphasis in modern education management. Unfortunately, it is most often perceived as a tool for transforming education into an understandable and manageable model. Even if presented as an optimization process, modernization is applied as a way to increase the controllability of the education system. In this sense, it does not fulfill its role as an adaptation model. Based on this understanding, the article presents an indicative alternative approach for formulating a transformational policy in the higher education sector of bachelor's and master's education. The sequence "evolution of organizations - resulting changes in personnel needs - educational models" is used as a starting point.
Подготовка, организиране и провеждане на тактически казус (летучка)
Authors: Gradev Kalin
Published: November 2024

Tactical flight was one of the most common forms of tactical and operational training for officers. It has been widely applied, both in higher military educational institutions and in the commander's training of officers and staffs. At the moment, tactical flyers are used both by the Rakovski Military Academy as a form of evaluation of trainees in the specialty of Military Affairs, and by the Defense Headquarters for the control of formations during planned and surprise inspections. But what should be the sequence for developing and conducting this form of training is not yet described in modern doctrinal documents.
The Impact of Participatory Planning on Sustainable Development: A Literature Review
Authors: Sebunya Jhanet , Gichuki Atenya
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This paper examines the role of participatory planning in promoting sustainable development by conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature. The objective is to assess how participatory methods contribute to economic, environmental, and social sustainability, particularly in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Methods: Using a qualitative research approach, the study analyzes academic journals, and global case studies to identify key successes, challenges, and trends in participatory planning.
Results: The findings reveal that participatory planning enhances community engagement, improves resource allocation, and fosters local ownership and accountability, making projects more effective in the long term. However, challenges such as power dynamics and inclusivity issues remain significant barriers.
Conclusion: The paper recommends that governments and stakeholders implement policies that strengthen participatory frameworks, provide training for community members, engage diverse stakeholders, and leverage digital tools for broader inclusion. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of participatory planning and investigate innovative methods, such as the use of artificial intelligence and climate resilience strategies.
Análisis de las aportaciones teóricas de Freire, Durkheim y Giroux referentes al ámbito Educativo y su relación con la Educación Moral
Authors: Juárez Solis Claudián Coral
Published: November 2024

Este ensayo tiene como propósito hacer un análisis acerca de las aportaciones teóricas de Freire, Durkheim y Giroux; sobre todo aquellas centradas en el ámbito de la educación, y tratar a su vez una temática especifica que alude al particular interés por tratarse de un elemento clave de las relaciones y acciones sociales, - la moral-; específicamente, se aspira discutir el tema de razonamiento moral.  En éste análisis se pretende destacar el papel del profesor ante la educación en general y sobre todo, (al tratarse la moral de, la esencia, atributos, o características que rigen las relaciones sociales, en el sentido positivo de ellas), la forma en que ésta educación podría favorecer, la construcción del significado o perspectivas sociales centradas en principios éticos universales; o lo que es igual, principios sociales utópicos.
Dificultades de las y los docentes en la implementación del nuevo Marco Curricular Común de la Educación Media Superior
Authors: Olaya Escobedo Ana Lilia
Published: November 2024

En agosto de 2023, las y los docentes de bachillerato comenzaron a implementar el nuevo Marco Curricular Común de Educación Media Superior. El objetivo de esta investigación, fue conocer las dificultades que enfrentaron los docentes en este primer semestre con la aplicación de Progresiones. Se ejecutó una investigación de tipo encuesta de carácter descriptivo y transversal, donde se utilizó un cuestionario con preguntas de enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo. Los resultados arrojaron la falta de capacitación en relación a las Progresiones de cada área de conocimiento y recurso sociocognitivo, dado que presentaron dificultades respecto a las temáticas, orden, tiempos y número de contenidos. Entre las propuestas de mejora destaca el trabajo en academias por área de conocimiento, a fin de generar el análisis e intercambio de experiencias, materiales didácticos, métodos y proyectos que contribuyan a fortalecer la labor del docente. Se concluye advirtiendo la necesidad de utilizar el periodo intersemestral para impulsar estrategias de apoyo a las y los docentes en la implementación del segundo semestre, ya próximo.
Burns Across Seasons: Seasonal Effect on the Mechanism of Burn Injuries in Pediatric Patients Requiring Hospitalization
Authors: Rafiq Hafiza Mariam , Bashir Muhammad Kashif , Noor ul Haq Mahwish , Siddiqi Umair Khaliq , Aman Nadir , Yousaf Abdullah
Published: November 2024

Background: Burn injuries are a major cause of trauma in pediatric patients, comprising 17–25% of total burn admissions and ranking among the five most deadly childhood injuries. Seasonal variations significantly influence burn mechanisms due to changes in environmental conditions and activities. Scald injuries peak during colder months with increased use of hot water and heating appliances, while warmer months see more contact and electrical burns from outdoor activities and power surges. Despite the high burden in developing nations, limited research explores these seasonal patterns. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the seasonal relationship with burn injury mechanisms in pediatric patients under 13 years of age. Specifically, it sought to identify seasonal variations in burn types, quantify hospitalizations across seasons, and assess associated hospital stay durations. Methods: A prospective analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore/KEMU from December 2023 to August
GEOAXBOROT DASTURLARI ASOSIDA DAVLAT KADASTRLARI MA’LUMOTLAR BAZASINI SHAKLLANTIRISHNING YANGICHA YECHIMLARI
Authors:   Xalqaro innovatsion unversiteti, “Yer kadastri va kommunal xо‘jaligi” kafedrasi mudiri, Texnika fanlari falsafa doktori, (PhD) dotsent, Qarshi, O‘zbekiston, Fayziyev Shohrux Shamsiо‘g‘li , Fayziyev Shaxboz Safarо‘g‘li ,   Xalqaro innovatsion unversiteti, “Yer kadastri va kommunal xо‘jaligi” kafedrasi o‘qituvchisi, Qarshi, O‘zbekiston
Published: November 2024

Maqolada geoaxborot tizimlari asosida kartalashtirishning zamonaviy texnologiyalaridan foydalangan holda bino va inshootlar davlat kadastr ishlarini olib borish orqali joy kо‘rsatkichlarining hozirgi holati, dinamikasi va о‘zgarishini ta’minlovchi tizimini yaratish, optimallashtirish va oqilona foydalanishda hamda bino va inshootlar davlat kadastr ishlarining ish hajmi va unumdorligi muammolarini hal qilishda xizmat qilishi kabi masalalar yoritilgan.
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy for depression: Treatment effectiveness and effects of unlocking the unconscious
Authors: Robert Johansson  , Eriksson Kajsa , Kalle Åberg  , Joel Town  , Allan Abbass
Published: November 2024

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) has an increasing amount of evidence regarding its efficacy across various psychiatric conditions and specifically with depression. The aim of this study is to replicate the findings of controlled research by examining the effects of ISTDP in the treatment of depression in a large naturalistic sample, and also to explore the mediating role of unlocking the unconscious in this treatment. Healthcare costs were also explored. Data were collected from a naturalistic study conducted at the Centre for Emotions and Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, between 1999 and 2007. A sample of 195 patients' self-reported levels of depression, measured by the depression subscale of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), and interpersonal problems, measured by the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems-32 (IIP-32), were analyzed using mixed-effects models. The analysis revealed a significant and large effect of ISTDP on both depression (within-group Cohen's d = 1.02, 95% CI [0.75, 1.26]) and interpersonal problems (within-group Cohen's d = 1.17, 95% CI [0.89, 1.46]). The process of unlocking the unconscious emerged as a significant mediator of treatment outcomes for both depression (between-group Cohen’s d = 0.60, 95% CI [0.16, 1.07]) and interpersonal problems (between-group Cohen’s d = 0.47, 95% CI [-0.05, 0.95]). Reductions in costs regarding physician (p = 0.07) and hospital costs (p < 0.05) were observed. These findings support the efficacy of ISTDP in treating depression and highlight the importance of unlocking the unconscious among patients with depression.
نحو نحو عربي وظيفي للناطقين بلغات أخرى في ضوء الإطار المرجعي الأوروبي المشترك لتعليم اللغات
Authors: عبد الله عرفان عبد الدايم أحمد
Published: November 2024

يجدُ متعلِّم قواعد اللغة العربية صعوبةً في تعلُّمها من حيثُ الترتيب والتصنيف، وصعوبةً في وفْرَتها وتشعُّبِها، ومردُّ هذه الصعوبة إلى تلك البيئة التي أنتَجَت هذه القواعد النحوية وطبيعة الطريقة التعليمية المتَّبَعة، فقد جاءت مبنيَّة على حاجة المتعلِّم آنذاك، وهذا حتَّم علينا النظر في تلك القواعد والهدف منها، والشائع المشهور والنادر المغمور منها، ومن ثمَّ إعادة دراسة القواعد النحوية بناء على معايير محدَّدة من شأنها تحديد المستعمَل وغيرِه، واقتراح قائمة بما يحتاجه المتعلِّم من القواعد النحوية، وطريقة لترتيبها وتصنيفها وَفْقَ معايير الإطار المرجعي الأوروبي المشترَك لتعليم اللُّغات (CEFR)، وإن دراسةَ التراكيب النحوية وَفْقَ مثلِ تلك المعايير المحددة والدقيقة؛ ضروريةٌ، لأنها توقِفُ المعلِّم والمتعلِّم على ما يلزم تعلُّمه، وما يحتاجه المتعلِّم، وما هو ضروري لإتقان اللغة، ومن المتوقَّع أن يُقِلَّ هذا البحث من عدد القواعد النحوية التي تُقدَّم لمتعلِّم العربية الناطق بغيرها، ولا شكَّ في أن هذا يساعده في تطوير كفايته اللغوية.
The Adaptation of a Millifluidics System for Ex Vivo Drug Absorption Studies
Authors:   , Spencer Chloe Elizabeth
Published: November 2024

Before human trials are feasible, all drugs and their excipients must undergo vigorous scrutiny to assess potential health implications, safety, dosage and efficacy. Traditionally in all stages of drug research and development, the most predominant means of testing new drugs and formulations was by the in vivo study of animals. As time has progressed, the use of animals in research has become less accepted by society. A shift in public opinion ultimately led to a ban on testing cosmetic products and ingredients on animals. The clear sign of changing times has seemingly had an effect on many researchers in the pharmaceutical field who are turning their focus to developing and optimising animal-free models. An impressive 60% of the global market is accounted for by oral dosage forms; however, the complexity of the oral drug absorption route is difficult to replicate and has led to the development of many different types of gastrointestinal (GI) models. The choice of GI model is heavily debated among researchers with each model carrying its own benefits and limitations. Here, a modified millifluidics device containing viable ex vivo tissue combined with mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) has demonstrated its potential to be a useful workflow in drug absorption studies. The combination of MSI and LC-MS/MS has been used to explore the absorption of atorvastatin through porcine intestinal tissue along with the influence of relevant excipients. The adapted system has demonstrated the effect of excipients such as Mapcho-12 and DEGEE under different pH environments. The current adaptations made to the system pave the way for comparative studies to be performed within the same system using more valuable animal-free alternatives such as organoids and human biopsies. In turn, the model could help to bridge the gap for researchers exploring animal-free models. Further work has been identified to further improve the system which should be carried out before moving to more precious samples. The modular nature of the commercial system allows for further easy modifications to be made.
Integrated Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem Approach for the UAE (IDEA-UAE)
Authors:   , Alblooshi Khalifa Murad
Published: November 2024

Research undertaken, personal experience, and industry insights indicate a need to develop a comprehensive ecosystem for the UAE defence manufacturing sector. The sector lacks such an ecosystem, which is crucial for fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Developing a robust ecosystem involves integrating government entities, private companies, research institutions, and educational facilities into a collaborative environment that drives technological advancements and innovative solutions. This synergy enhances the quality and competitiveness of defence products globally. Supported by extensive literature reviews, surveys of industry professionals, and analysis of industry reports, it is clearly identified that there is a pressing need for research in this area. A comprehensive analysis of defence manufacturing practices in newly industrialised countries and developed nations has paved the way to identify best practices that have significantly contributed to the growth of their defence manufacturing industries. Among these best practices, having a robust ecosystem emerges as a major feature. The Integrated Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem Approach for the UAE (IDEA-UAE) is developed by systematically synthesising various ecosystems. This approach covers a range of critical areas, such as supply chain management, talent development, technological innovation, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships. Each ecosystem is explored in depth to support the creation of an integrated approach, and its main actors are identified. Given the importance of Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, the most promising framework for defence manufacturing is also identified.
« Qui parle ? / Moi, dedans » : haptonomie et dialogues avec le foetus dans Bouli année zéro
Authors: Carré-Dréan Iris
Published: November 2024

Quatrième volet des aventures de Bouli Miro, Bouli année zéro (2010) de Fabrice Melquiot raconte la vie prénatale du personnage. Dans ce drame utérin, l’auteur représente Bouli de son état embryonnaire jusqu’à sa naissance, ainsi que les relations instaurées de l’intérieur du ventre maternel avec le monde extérieur. La pièce est le lieu d’échanges loufoques et métaphoriques entre Bouli et sa famille, qui sont autant de détours par la fiction pour dialoguer avec l’infans. Notre article étudie les modes de présence de l’enfant à naître et les formes de dialogues dramatiques instaurés entre les autres personnages et l’embryon, participant d’une haptonomie vocale.
« La partie la plus difficile » : le désir de reproduction comme chimère dans Earthbound de Marta Cuscunà
Authors: Di Fazio Francesca
Published: November 2024

Inspiré du récit de science-fiction « The Camille Stories » contenu dans Vivre avec le trouble (2020 [2016]) de Donna Haraway, la pièce Earthbound ovvero le storie delle Camille (2021) de la marionnettiste italienne Marta Cuscunà s’interroge sur la durabilité de vies biologiques fondées non plus sur les liens du sang mais sur une forme de parentalité partagée. L’utilisation de marionnettes animatroniques crée sur scène une surface d’imagination où des créatures chimériques en symbiose interrogent l’enracinement du désir humain d’avoir des enfants.
(Re)naître de sa marionnette : corporéités en crise par les gestes de la mort
Authors: Maubert Oriane
Published: November 2024

Ce texte prend racine dans le théâtre de marionnettes contemporain d’Ilka Schönbein, qui se construit notamment autour d’accouchements gestuels et dramatiques. Sur les scènes de cette marionnettiste-danseuse formée à la danse eurythmique naissent des marionnettes anthropomorphes ou animales qui, dès les premières présences, se mettent à danser. En initiant des danses dans le ventre par ondulations liminales, ces naissances de la matière marionnettique agissent comme de puissantes modificatrices de la corporéité de l’interprète au plateau. Qu’est-ce que faire naître une marionnette au plateau? Comment les marionnettistes, danseuses, constructrices mettent-elles au monde des présences marionnettiques en scène? Quels types de gestes, essentiellement dansés, émergent alors?
Fictions constituantes de la naissance et origines paléolithiques de l’art sur la scène contemporaine
Authors: Thimonier Victor
Published: November 2024

La nuit des taupes (2016) de Philippe Quesne et Go Down, Moses (2014) de Romeo Castellucci montrent la naissance d’un être sur scène en même temps qu’ils traitent la question plus vaste d’une naissance de l’art au Paléolithique. Ces motifs interrogent l’écriture scénique et la place de leur metteur en scène dans la création. Il s’agit dans cette proposition de restituer le cheminement qui passe, sur ces scènes, des images de l’art des grottes ornées aux images de l’enfantement en proposant une pensée du démiurge scénique.
Au-delà du pèlerinage : la dynamique sociale au prisme du voyage spirituel à Sidi Ali (Maroc)
Authors: Benqasim Lhoussaine
Published: November 2024

Cet article examine l’interrelation entre le pèlerinage et la dynamique sociale au sein du village de Sidi Ali. Les résultats montrent que, à partir des années 1980, la visite pieuse (ziara) a significativement concouru à la dynamique économique et sociale de ce petit village niché sur le mont de Zerhoun. La remarquable augmentation du nombre de pèlerins depuis cette période est attribuée à la réputation de la confrérie Elhamdouchia et à l’arrivée de nouveaux résidents, notamment des commerçants et des voyants. Ce changement a transformé l’activité économique des villageois, les incitant à abandonner l’agriculture au profit du commerce dans le domaine du sacré. Cette transition a également facilité une mobilité sociale parmi les habitants. Cependant, la voyance et l’homosexualité ont généré des représentations négatives du village. Les conclusions de cette étude reposent sur une enquête de type ethnographique mêlant l’observation et des entretiens semi-structurés.
What Girls Want
Authors: Maitland Hannah
Published: November 2024

This paper is a critical reflection on the fieldwork and analysis stage of my dissertation project on activist girls. My project explores how an intergenerational lens can be critically applied to the actions and motivations of activist girls and asks how contemporary girls negotiate and feel about their activism, their relationships with their mothers and communities, and their imaginings for a feminist future. Between 2021 and 2022, I conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten activist girls (aged 11-20) and their mothers/mother figures in a series of one-on-one and paired interviews. In this paper, I reflect on the affective landscape that emerged when interviewing girls, not only about their mothers but also with their mothers, and what this methodology might offer to the field of girls’ studies. I engage with how daughters and mothers negotiate, express, and sometimes struggle to articulate their desires for the future and their relationship in the context of the paired interviews and how both the subject matter and method of this study posed challenges for me as a researcher.
Gendered Emotional Labour in Academia
Authors: Scolnic Galina , Halliday Jennifer
Published: November 2024

The authors share their reflections in the aftermath of the roundtable Emotional Labour in Academia that took place during the Women’s and Gender Studies et Recherches Féministes (WGSRF) 2023 conference. Although each participant at the roundtable had a unique positionality, they had experiences to share as women in academia who desire to do their work well without exhausting themselves in the process. This paper does not restate all that was said during the roundtable event but shares what we have learned collectively and individually and further expresses the authors’ desire for more discussion on similar topics wherein we learn with and from each other about how to foster spaces of care and solidarity with one another.
Building a cognitive map through self-motion
Authors: Krishnan Bharath , Cowan Noah
Published: November 2024

Mice can generate a cognitive map of an environment based on self-motion signals when there is a fixed association between their starting point and the location of their goal.
Water and chloride as allosteric inhibitors in WNK kinase osmosensing
Authors: Teixeira Liliana R , Akella Radha , Humphreys John M , He Haixia , Goldsmith Elizabeth J
Published: November 2024

Osmotic stress and chloride regulate the autophosphorylation and activity of the WNK1 and WNK3 kinase domains. The kinase domain of unphosphorylated WNK1 (uWNK1) is an asymmetric dimer possessing water molecules conserved in multiple uWNK1 crystal structures. Conserved waters are present in two networks, referred to here as conserved water networks 1 and 2 (CWN1 and CWN2). Here, we show that PEG400 applied to crystals of dimeric uWNK1 induces de-dimerization. Both the WNK1 the water networks and the chloride-binding site are disrupted by PEG400. CWN1 is surrounded by a cluster of pan-WNK-conserved charged residues. Here, we mutagenized these charges in WNK3, a highly active WNK isoform kinase domain, and WNK1, the isoform best studied crystallographically. Mutation of E314 in the Activation Loop of WNK3 (WNK3/E314Q and WNK3/E314A, and the homologous WNK1/E388A) enhanced the rate of autophosphorylation, and reduced chloride sensitivity. Other WNK3 mutants reduced the rate of autophosphorylation activity coupled with greater chloride sensitivity than wild-type. The water and chloride regulation thus appear linked. The lower activity of some mutants may reflect effects on catalysis. Crystallography showed that activating mutants introduced conformational changes in similar parts of the structure to those induced by PEG400. WNK activating mutations and crystallography support a role for CWN1 in WNK inhibition consistent with water functioning as an allosteric ligand.
Sa-SNN: spiking attention neural network for image classification
Authors: Dan Yongping , Wang Zhida , Li Hengyi , Wei Jintong
Published: November 2024

Spiking neural networks (SNNs) are known as third generation neural networks due to their energy efficient and low power consumption. SNNs have received a lot of attention due to their biological plausibility. SNNs are closer to the way biological neural systems work by simulating the transmission of information through discrete spiking signals between neurons. Influenced by the great potential shown by the attention mechanism in convolutional neural networks, Therefore, we propose a Spiking Attention Neural Network (Sa-SNN). The network includes a novel Spiking-Efficient Channel Attention (SECA) module that adopts a local cross-channel interaction strategy without dimensionality reduction, which can be achieved by one-dimensional convolution. It is implemented by convolution, which involves a small number of model parameters but provides a significant performance improvement for the network. The design of local inter-channel interactions through adaptive convolutional kernel sizes, rather than global dependencies, allows the network to focus more on the selection of important features, reduces the impact of redundant features, and improves the network’s recognition and generalisation capabilities. To investigate the effect of this structure on the network, we conducted a series of experiments. Experimental results show that Sa-SNN can perform image classification tasks more accurately. Our network achieved 99.61%, 99.61%, 94.13%, and 99.63% on the MNIST, Fashion-MNIST, N-MNIST datasets, respectively, and Sa-SNN performed well in terms of accuracy compared with mainstream SNNs.
Testing the ‘parasite-mediated domestication’ hypothesis: a comparative approach to the wild boar and domestic pig as model species
Authors: Oleinic Renat , Posedi Janez , Beck Relja , Šprem Nikica , Škorput Dubravko , Pokorny Boštjan , Škorjanc Dejan , Prevolnik Povše Maja , Skok Janko
Published: November 2024

The mechanisms underlying the domestication process have already been well explained. Starting with Belyaev’s pioneering experiment on silver foxes, which showed that selection for tameness (reduced fear response, changes in the ‘hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system’—HPA axis) leads to destabilisation of the regulatory systems that control morphological and behavioural development, resulting in the changes characteristic of the domestication syndrome. Later, the thyroid rhythm hypothesis and the neural crest cell (NCC) hypothesis provided additional explanations. Recently, the parasite-mediated domestication hypothesis (PMD) has been proposed, suggesting an important role of endoparasites in the domestication process. Since parasites either directly or indirectly affect all mechanisms underlying the domestication syndrome (HPA, thyroid, NCC), the PMD proposes that they may be an important trigger of domestication. PMD can be tested either experimentally or comparatively. One of the basic assumptions of PMD is that parasite-susceptible, genetically less resistant/more tolerant wild animals were originally domesticated and that the susceptibility to parasites has been passed on to today’s domestic animals. This can be verified primarily by comparing the parasite susceptibility of existing wild and domestic populations of the same species. We, therefore, followed a systematic comparative approach by analysing the parasite load in wild boar (WB) and free-ranging domestic pig (DP) populations from a comparable environment in a geographically close area. Fresh faeces from WB and DP populations, one each from Slovenia (SI) and Croatia (HR), were sampled. A total of 59 individual faecal samples were collected (SI: 12 WB, 20 DP; HR: 14 WB, 13 DP). Parasitological diagnostics were carried out using the sedimentation and floatation method. Five different taxa were found in WB and seven in DP. Three parasite taxa were found exclusively in DP (Cystoisospora suis, Trichuris sp., Balantidium coli), and one (Strongyloides sp.) only in WB. Of the parasites found in both cohorts, strongyles/Oesophagostomum sp. were significantly more abundant in DP, while Eimeria sp. was found in equal amounts in both (but in HR only in WB). According to the preliminary study presented here, there is evidence to support the PMD baselines in the wild boar—domestic pig association. However, we cannot draw a definitive conclusion as there are many aspects that may bias the interpretation based on parasite load alone, which are also discussed here. Therefore, comparative studies should be supported by a more focussed methodology, including an experimental approach.
Effect of the diet level of whole-plant corn silage on the colonic microflora of Hezuo pigs
Authors: Yang Qiaoli , Wang Longlong , Wang Pengfei , Yan Zunqiang , Chen Qiong , Zhang Pengxia , Li Jie , Jia Rui , Li Yao , Yin Xitong , Gun Shuangbao
Published: November 2024

Background

Whole-plant corn silage (WPCS) is an important roughage source for livestock, and have critical influences on rumen or intestinal microbiota, thus affecting the growth performance and feed efficiency. Our previous studies showed that adding WPCS to the diet of Hezuo pigs could promote the growth and fiber digestibility. While the aim of this study is to understand the effect of dietary WPCS on the colonic microflora in Hezuo pigs, which is essential for improving the roughage exploitation of pigs.

Methods

Thirty-two Hezuo pigs with similar body weight (7.88 ± 0.81) kg were selected and randomly divided into four groups with eight pigs in each group. Pigs in the control group were fed a basal diet, pigs in the experimental groups (Groups I, II, and III) were fed basal diet supplemented with 5%, 10%, and 15% WPCS, respectively, under 120 d experimental period. Six pigs from each group were picked for collecting colonic contents samples. 16S rRNA sequencing was performed to analyze the colonic microbiota of experimental pigs.

Results

The results showed that community richness indexes Chao1 and Observed_species in group III of Hezuo pig were significantly lower than that of the other three groups, community diversity indexes Shannon and Simpson were significantly higher in group I and II in comparison to the control group, and significantly lower in group III in comparison to the control group, group I and II. Adding WPCS to the diet of Hezuo pigs has no influence on the colonic dominant phylum, Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group were most prevalent in the colon of Hezuo pig. When compared with the control group, the relative abundance of Streptococcus was significantly decreased in three experimental groups, while p-251-o5, Parabacteroides, Prevotellaceae UCG-003, Prevotellaceae UCG-001, and F082 exhibited significantly higher relative abundances in at least two experimental groups. Fibrobacter, Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group in group I, UCG-010 in group II, Bacteroides in group III exhibited increased relative abundance as compared with the control group. PICRUSt functional annotation indicated that the functions of cellular process and signaling were significantly increased in all WPCS-rationed groups, cancers, nervous system, immune system and environmental adaptation were all differed from groups I and II; three predominant pathways of translation, nucleotide metabolism and signal were only differed from the group II.

Conclusions

Feeding with 5% and 10% WPCS for Hezuo pigs could improve their colonic microflora diversity, and increase the relative abundance of fiber-digesting bacteria, which may potentially help to improve the fibre digestibility of Hezuo pigs by regulating the microbial function of cellular process and signaling, nucleotide metabolism, translation.
Panorama sobre orquestração de redes de inovação e seu relacionamento com a competitividade
Authors: Festugato Salissa Paes , Eckert Alex
Published: November 2024

Considerando a crescente importância da orquestração de redes de inovação e suas complexas e múltiplas inter-relações, este estudo bibliográfico objetiva apresentar o panorama atual desse campo, além de propor possibilidades de relação desse tema com a competitividade. A metodologia aplicada envolve uma revisão bibliométrica nas bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science, abrangendo publicações dos últimos onze anos, a fim de identificar as principais contribuições acadêmicas e tendências na área. Os resultados revelam uma expansão significativa na literatura sobre orquestração de redes de inovação, destacando sete dimensões fundamentais de orquestração e cinco papéis e funções desempenhados pelos orquestradores. Conclui-se que a orquestração de redes de inovação emerge como estratégia essencial para coordenar esforços colaborativos e, potencialmente, impulsionar a competitividade ao facilitar o desenvolvimento e a integração de novas soluções. Este estudo oferece implicações teóricas e aponta direções para futuras investigações empíricas sobre o impacto da orquestração de redes de inovação na competitividade em diferentes contextos.
A Study on Gender Disparity in Agricultural Resource Management in the State of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Pandey Pratibha , Vinay Deepa , Kwatra Seema , Singh S. B. , Kushwaha Govind Singh
Published: November 2024

Agriculture is one of the drudgery-prone jobs in the unorganized sector, which employs the majority of women. Since agriculture provides them with bread and butter, many Uttarakhand hill people still make agriculture their primary source of income. Planting, transplanting, weeding, thinning, harvesting, winnowing, processing, selling, storing, taking care of animals, kitchen gardening, and other chores are just a few of the numerous jobs that women perform in the agricultural industry. The current study aims to evaluate the disparity between genders in the agriculture sector's resource access. The study was conducted in two districts of Uttarakhand, AER 9 (Udham Singh Nagar) and AER 14 (Almora). The study area and samples were chosen using a combination of random selection and the purposeful sampling technique. The data was collected between August 2023 and February 2024. There were 240 samples in all. Data was collected for the selected samples through survey method. Appropriate statistics such as frequency, percentage, etc. were used to analyse the data in Microsoft Excel. With 80.33–98.33% of respondents having minor agricultural implements, the bulk of respondents have over 15 years of farming experience. When it comes to labour and marketing, men rule, although women are more likely to help with weeding and produce sorting/storage. Very few households own large farm implements. Men handle land-related chores and chemicals, equipment, and fertilizers, whereas women are more likely to work on off-farm tasks like gathering firewood and fetching water. The findings demonstrated that men generally hold more powerful positions and have access to and control over significant farm resources, particularly when it comes to crucial decision-making areas like land transactions and the purchase of tools and implements. The percentages for female and joint control indicated regions that might be targeted for the promotion of equal access to and control over agricultural resources through gender-inclusive policies and actions.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management with VAM on Nutrient Uptake and Yield of Sorghum
Authors: Shegokar G.H. , Sonune B.A. , Pandao M.R. , Navghare N.R. , Jadhao S.D. , Bhoyar S.M. , Mali D.V. , Ingle Y.V.
Published: November 2024

This study evaluated the impact of integrated nutrient management practices and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on sorghum yield, nutrient uptake, and soil fertility in swell-shrink soils. Eight treatments, including recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) and various organic amendments (FYM, vermicompost) with and without AMF, were tested in a randomized block design with three replications during the Kharif season 2022-23. Results indicated that the application of 75% RDF combined with vermicompost (2.5 t ha-1) and AMF (5 kg ha-1) significantly enhanced sorghum yield and total nutrient uptake. This particular treatment (T7) demonstrated a marked improvement in yield, achieving a 116.5% increase in grain yield and a 120.2% increase in fodder yield over the control. These results indicate that combining reduced fertilizer inputs with organic amendments and AMF can effectively enhance sorghum productivity while potentially reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers. Further analysis revealed strong, positive correlations between yield and the uptake of essential nutrients, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulfur (S). This indicates that treatments combining AMF and organic amendments not only support higher crop productivity but also optimize nutrient availability in the soil. Enhanced nutrient uptake was particularly evident with the T7 treatment, where AMF likely played a pivotal role in improving phosphorus availability by secreting phosphatase enzymes, supporting both nutrient dynamics and overall crop health. This integrated approach demonstrated its potential for improving soil health and agricultural productivity in swell-shrink soil environments.
Foliar Application of Micronutrients in Orchards: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Renuka  , Patyal Dhamni , Ali Asif , Mukhtar Sumyrah , Devi Mamta , Mansoor Tajamul , Khajuria Anirudh , Kaur Gurleen
Published: November 2024

Applying micronutrients via foliar sprays has become increasingly important in modern orchard management as it addresses nutrient deficiencies that are often difficult to correct with conventional soil applications. This review summarizes existing research on the efficacy, methods, and benefits of foliar micronutrient application in different orchard systems. Particular emphasis is placed on key micronutrients such as iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, molybdenum, and chlorine to emphasize their importance to tree physiology, fruit quality, and overall orchard yield. It also examines the obstacles and best practices related to foliar fertilization, taking into account the timing of application, concentration and environmental aspects. By bringing together evidence from recent studies, this paper aims to provide fruit growers and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of foliar micronutrient strategies to optimize orchard well-being and overall productivity.
Assessment of Aerial Blight Disease and Different Growth Parameter of Stevia Crop (Stevia rebaudiana) by Using Bioagents (Bacillus subtilis)
Authors: Yasmin Sakina , Zacharia Sunil
Published: November 2024

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) has become a valuable crop due to its natural sweetness and wide-ranging applications in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Despite its potential, stevia cultivation is hindered by diseases like aerial blight, caused by the fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, which leads to significant yield losses. This study explores the potential of Bacillus subtilis, a biological control agent, in mitigating the effects of this disease. Conducted during the kharif season of 2023-24, the experiment assessed various dosages (1- 4 l/ha) of the bioagent (Bacillus subtilis) and their effects on plant health, disease resistance, and overall yield. The results indicate that the application of Bacillus subtilis not only reduced the severity of aerial blight but also enhanced key growth parameters, including plant height and sucker production. During evaluation, all the seven treatments were found to be significantly superior over control in managing the disease. Among all the treatments the growth parameters were maximum in T5   ( Bacillus subtilis @ 3 l/ha) such as plant height (56.83 cm) number of suckers (55), fresh leaves yield (4.51) and dry leaves yield (4.00) and minimize the disease intensiy @ 12.23 % followed by T4 (Bacillus subtilis @ 2.5 l/ha),  T6 ( Bacillus subtilis @ 3.5 l/ha) ,T7  (Bacillus subtilis @ 4 l/ha) ,T3  (Bacillus subtilis @ 2 l/ha) ,T2 (Bacillus subtilis @ 1.5 l/ha),T1 (Bacillus subtilis @ 1 l/ha) and T0 (untreated). Furthermore, an economic analysis confirmed the cost-effectiveness of this biological treatment, highlighting its potential as a sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides in stevia farming.
Hepatitis B Virus Prevalence and Genotype Distribution in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients from Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Authors: Angounda Brunel M. , Niama Fabien R. , Boumba Anicet L.M. , Koussounda Felix Koukouikila , Mokono Serge O. , Ahombo Gabriel
Published: November 2024

Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem, particularly in HIV-infected patients and increases the risk of liver damage. The purpose of this study was to assess the HBV prevalence and genotypes among HIV-infected patients in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-positive patients attending an outpatient treatment center for HIV/AIDS in Brazzaville, from June 2018 to February 2020. Blood samples were screened for HBsAg by ELISA and HBV genotypes were determined by phylogenetic inference. Data analysis was done using SPSS V.21.0 and P value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. A total of 275 patients HIV-infected were included. The prevalence of HIV-HBV coinfection was 6.9% (95%CI:4.21-10.58). The majority of the co-infected with HBV were mainly male patients (7.7%). HIV-positive individuals aged 28-38 (8.4%) were mostly affected. None of the risk’s factors tested was significantly associated with HBV in HIV-infected patients. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that 9/15 (60%) belonged to genotype E while 6/15 (40%) belonged to genotype A including subgenotypes A3 and A5. In conclusion, these data underline the importance of HBV genotype identification as an integrated measure of HIV routine care to improve the treatment of HIV/HBV co-infected patients.
Hepatotoxicological Evaluation of Parsonsia straminea (R.Br) F. Muel Stem Bark Crude Extract in Mice
Authors: Kemelayefa Ozakieoniso James , Bokolo Bonsome , Morka Amarachi Favour
Published: November 2024

Background: Toxicity is defined as the degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals. In reality, every entity that makes substances is undoubtedly labeled poisonous except it is quantified to make safety certain for therapeutic purposes. Herbal medicines are generally considered to be safe and efficacious among people of various ethnic backgrounds globally. The plant Parsonsia straminea has been traditionally claimed to be used in arthritis and seizures, although it is not widely explored. P. straminea a plant used medicinally cannot be said to be free from toxicity owing to fact on its use.
Aim of the Study: The aim of the study is to assess the potential hepatotoxicity of P. straminea stem bark extract in mice
Methodology: For the study, about thirty rodents (mice) were set into six groups with five (5) mice in each group. The study groups (GPs) include 1=0.2ml/kg of distilled water as control; 2 to 6=50,100,200,400 and 800 mg/kg of P. straminea extract. The harvested tissues were sent for histopathological examination.
Results: This study has proven that the extract relatively impacted no significant toxicity on the liver enzymes such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin (ALB) aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and total protein (TP).
Conclusion: The study findings have shown that the ethanolic stem bark of P. straminea possesses relatively no remarkable toxicity impact on the liver as revealed in the liver enzymes and the histology assessment.
Quantitative Insights into Extension Advisory Services: Enhancing Rural Livelihoods through Evidence-based Analysis
Authors: Tayang Weijimlu , Devi M. Nirmala , Devi Haobam Dimashree , Mawblei Chossterfield
Published: November 2024

Aims: Agricultural extension advisory services (EAS) aim to facilitate development of agriculture and rural sector through transfer of agricultural information and technology. However various literature were published in different forums on various challenges faced by the EAS agents in disseminating effective service to farmer. Hence, this study was taken to evaluate various factors of EAS impacting agriculture development to benefit farming community and for effective policy framing.
Study Design: Exploratory-diagnostic research design was employed in the study.
Place and Duration of Study: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. January 2012 to January 2024.
Methodology: A meta-analysis of selected EAS articles from international data base (Scopus) was carried out with an objective to identify the variables explaining EAS and analysing the relationship between the variables for policy making.
Results: On analysing the variables of EAS, four major factors of EAS were identified namely, EAS Purpose, EAS Strategies, EAS Process and EAS Product. The study also revealed that studies focusing on Agricultural and Rural credit were very few, which play a vital role in up scaling of farmers and agricultural sector. The study revealed the need for framing EAS policy for        effective facilitation of Agricultural and Rural Credit for the development of agricultural and rural sector.
Conclusion: The study found that while the EAS process included agricultural and rural credit support, its focus was primarily on transferring agricultural information. However, the progress of the agricultural sector relies heavily on farmers' financial capacity to address modern challenges. Integrating EAS with improved credit access could help overcome barriers to scaling up agricultural and rural development. This underscores the need for policies that align EAS with credit facilitation to promote long-term sustainability for farmers.
Evaluating Agricultural Production Efficiency in Jiangsu and Anhui Provinces: A Three-Stage DEA and Malmquist Index Approach
Authors: Zhu Yingqing , Liu Siqi , Zhu Zhiwen
Published: November 2024

This study assesses the agricultural production efficiency of Jiangsu and Anhui Provinces from 2018 to 2022, with a focus on the impact of the Yangtze River Delta Regional Integration Development Plan. Utilizing a three-stage Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model and the Malmquist index, the research controls for environmental factors and analyzes efficiency changes dynamically. The results indicate that Jiangsu achieved a higher rate of technological progress, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0066, which drove its overall productivity gains. In contrast, Anhui demonstrated substantial potential in scale efficiency, reflecting opportunities for future productivity improvements through optimized resource allocation. The regional integration plan appears to have played a pivotal role in advancing agricultural productivity in Jiangsu by facilitating technology-driven improvements. Findings suggest that while Jiangsu should continue to enhance its technological capabilities, Anhui could focus on harnessing its scale efficiency potential to bridge the productivity gap between the two provinces. These insights underscore the significance of regional integration policies in fostering balanced agricultural development, promoting both technological progress and scale efficiency across different regional contexts.