bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Usability of Nickel Electrodeposition for Visualization of Latent Fingermarks on Brass Cartridge Cases
Authors:   University of Criminal Investigations and Police Studies Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Lamovec Jelena , Bjelovuk Ivana ,   University of Criminal Investigations and Police Studies Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Mitrović Nikola ,   University of Criminal Investigations and Police Studies Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, Gajić Saša ,   Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Published: December 2024

The development of latent fingermarks is very important for forensic investigations because they serve as key pieces of evidence. Our previous research has shown that this technique can be applied to the development of latent fingermarks on conductive substrates. This study aimed to find the optimal nickel electrodeposition process conditions for the visualization of latent fingermarks on brass cartridge cases. The optimal range of thicknesses of nickel films was determined and an excellent image contrast and development accuracy was achieved, which allowed the characteristics of fingermarks to be visualized.
Serological analysis and biological weapons
Authors:   University of Belgrade – Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade, Serbia, Knežević Milja , Knežević Dragan ,   Military-technical Institute of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, Anđelković Radivoje ,   University of Criminal Investigations and Police Studies Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Published: December 2024

In this paper, within the framework of forensic technical support, the importance of serological viral and bacterial tests during blood sample analysis in the recognition of biological agents is demonstrated. Due to a bioterrorist attack, the first indications in the attacked population range from individual diseases due to unusual, non-indigenous agents in patients with a similar syndrome with unusual characteristics, to an inexplicably increased incidence of a common syndrome above the seasonally expected level, or to unusual high morbidity. Application of serological tests is one of the key methods in uncovering the presence of biologically active substances in patients who reported with such symptoms. Statistical analysis and cadence monitoring is used in the analysis of the epidemiological situation and status in a certain territory.
Enhancing Recruitment Strategies in Developing Nations: A Sustainability-Focused Approach
Authors: ENTEKHABI Marjan
Published: December 2024

This meticulously researched study examines effective recruitment strategies within developing nations, drawing insights from case studies across diverse regions. The countries studied include Bangladesh, Kenya, Iran, Nigeria, Tanzania, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Palestine, Malaysia, and China. The investigation is grounded in a comprehensive literature review from Science Direct, Emerald, Scopus, and Sage databases. It focuses on how recruitment practices can be influenced by environmental consciousness, local talent engagement, and cultural inclusivity. The study particularly emphasizes the critical alignment of job descriptions with an organization's environmental and sustainability goals. It highlights the empowerment of local communities through targeted employment strategies and the adoption of cutting-edge methods, such as micro-credentialing and interactive, gamified learning, to bridge local skill deficits. Findings underscore the transformative potential of aligning recruitment strategies with sustainability values. Such an approach attracts individuals with a solid eco-conscious mindset and cultivates an engaged and purpose-driven workforce. Moreover, the research illuminates how nurturing local talent and fostering community involvement can propel economic growth and elevate social well-being. Additionally, the paper delves into how technological advancements can streamline recruitment processes, making them more efficient and broadly accessible while maintaining ethical standards that promote fairness and transparency. By continually evaluating and refining these practices, organizations can develop a robust talent pipeline that ensures organizational longevity and champions sustainable growth within their communities.
Prameny k teoretickým a evolučním názorům v díle botanika Josefa Velenovského (1858–1949)
Authors: Kaiprová Sofie
Published: December 2024

Sources for theoretical and evolutionary views in the work of botanist Josef Velenovský (1858–1949)

The present study is based upon a literary research on
the theoretical and evolutionary botanical concepts introduced by Josef Velenovský
(1858–1949), an eminent biologist in the Czech intellectual milieu of the turn of
the 20th century. After a brief description of the historical context of Velenovský’s
work, it deals with the transformations of Velenovský’s vision of evolution and the
most interesting aspects of his theoretical thinking. At the beginning of his scientific
career he fully acknowledged Darwin’s theory but in the late age he held to a large
extent contradictory views.
Islam And Nationalism In Indonesia: Kh Maimun Zubair's New Interpretation In Tafsir Safinah Kalla Saya'lamun
Authors: Fuadi Muhammad Ali , Vijay Asyfa Betay Seer  , Raden Kurnia Kholiska  , Mohammad Abdul Aziz  , Henki Desri Mulyadi
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the relationship between Islam and nationalism in Indonesia, highlighting the important role of Islam in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia through the spirit of nationalism. The combined power of religion and nationalism is a strong foundation to unite a diverse nation. This struggle does not only come from nationalists, but also from religious figures, one of whom is KH Maimun Zubair. He often voiced the importance of the national spirit in his lectures, in line with his work in politics through the United Development Party (PPP). This research uses the literature method with an analytical descriptive approach and the sociology of knowledge as an analytical tool. The main focus is the tafsir Safinah Kalla Saya'lamun Fi Tafsir Syaikhina Maimun, by his student Ismail al-Ashcholy, which summarizes the study of Tafsir al-Jalalain. KH Maimun Zubair asserts that nationalism is formed through the bonds of long residence, ethnic mixing, and migration, reflecting the principle of unity without discrimination, as taught since the time of the Prophet. According to him, all humans are equal in the eyes of Allah, and the only difference is the level of piety.
College Teachers Job satisfaction: A comparative paradigm between Bangladesh Civil Service and Non-Civil Service
Authors: Foysal Habib
Published: December 2024

Teaches Job satisfaction determines the quality and performance of a teacher. This paper aims to investigate college teacher job satisfaction in civil service (government colleges) and non-civil service (new government colleges) in Bangladesh. A survey method employing a quantitative approach was used to conduct comparative research. Convenient sampling was used to obtain data from 200 teachers (100 from the government college and 100 from the new government colleges) and 10 colleges (5 from the government and 5 from the new government colleges). The Chi-Squared independence hypothesis test reveals statistically significant variations in the degree of agreement for several of the questions on the Job Satisfaction scale between the government and the new government college teachers (salary, promotion, benefits, coworkers, type of work done, and communication within the organization). Based on teachers’ demands and perceptions, suggestions have been made for educational management to incorporate professional and personal views connected to Job satisfaction.
Confirmation on the availability of funds (CAF) – selected legal issues
Authors: Masłowski Michał
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza obowiązujących przepisów odnoszących się do problematyki związanej z procedurą potwierdzania dostępności środków na rachunku płatniczym, z uwzględnieniem antymonopolowej genezy jej wdrożenia do PSD2. Niestety doktryna właściwie nie poruszyła jeszcze przedmiotowej materii. Przedmiotem rozważań są zatem kwestie związane z ujęciem CAF w PSD2 oraz ustawie o usługach płatniczych, a także analiza tej instytucji w świetle wybranych problemów prawnych, które generują omawiane przepisy. Celem artykułu jest również porównanie CAF z usługą inicjowania transakcji płatniczej, a także zbadanie konieczności zastosowania silnego uwierzytelniania użytkownika w kontekście tej instytucji. Przedmiotowa analiza zawiera także uwagi poświęcone modelowi CAF w świetle preambuły do PSD2 oraz konieczności zadośćuczynienia wymogowi wystawienia specjalnego interfejsu dostępowego w odniesieniu do CAF.
Vers une vision renouvelée de l’Afrique : l’entrepreneur de la diaspora et la valuation du continent africain. Une analyse comparative de cas d’entrepreneurs originaires d’Afrique de l’Ouest1
Authors: d’Almeida-Julien Cafui
Published: December 2024

Cette recherche s’intéresse, dans une réflexion téléo-axiologique, à la manière dont des entrepreneurs issus de la diaspora ouest-africaine contribuent à une image renouvelée de l’Afrique. Notamment, nous explorons les schémas de valuation du continent par des entrepreneurs qui s’y engagent. En comparant des cas d’entrepreneurs traditionnels et sociaux dans les secteurs de la mode, nous mettons au jour une pluralité de voies de valuation plausiblement employées par les entrepreneurs dans leur projet. Cet article contribue également à comprendre la manière dont les entrepreneurs mobilisent leurs valeurs pour faire advenir une activité valorisant leur pays d’origine et encourage les praticiens à l’exercice de la réflexivité.
Entrepreneuriat immigrant : la mobilisation régulière des connaissances du pays d’origine et son impact sur l’innovation au sein du pays d’accueil
Authors: Tchuinou Tchouwo Carène
Published: December 2024

Cet article vise à comprendre le rôle des connaissances issues du pays d’origine dans les activités d’innovation des entrepreneurs immigrants au sein du pays d’accueil. En mobilisant la littérature sur l’entrepreneuriat transnational de la diaspora et l’innovation ouverte, nous explorons le cas de quatre entrepreneurs africains installés à Montréal. Ces entrepreneurs devaient bénéficier de manière régulière des connaissances du pays d’origine, à travers la mise en place de projets d’innovation avec des acteurs au sein de cet environnement. Les résultats montrent que les connaissances mobilisées par les entrepreneurs dans le pays d’origine proviennent principalement de leur capital social et humain. Le capital social est mobilisé à travers des relations informelles ou formelles avec des membres de la famille, des amis ou des partenaires professionnels, tandis que le capital humain est mobilisé à travers l’expérience de l’entrepreneur. Ces connaissances du pays d’origine permettent aux entrepreneurs d’introduire des innovations de produits/services, de position, de processus et de paradigme au sein du pays d’accueil qui, à leur tour, sont porteuses de retombées économiques et sociales dans le pays d’origine. Cette étude enrichit la compréhension du lien entre l’entrepreneuriat immigrant et l’innovation, tout en mettant en lumière l’impact social et économique des entrepreneurs de la diaspora dans leur pays d’origine.
Perception du réseau dans le contexte africain à travers les narrations des femmes impliquées dans trois réseaux au Togo
Authors: Kassegne Koffi Victor , Belghiti-Mahut Sophia , Rodhain Angélique
Published: December 2024

Bien qu’il y ait plusieurs études sur les réseaux de femmes en Afrique, très peu d’entre elles abordent la question de la perception que les femmes ont du réseau. À travers une recherche qualitative à partir d’observations et d’entretiens semi-directifs menés au Togo auprès de dix-huit femmes faisant partie de trois réseaux différents (un réseau de femmes entrepreneures, un réseau de femmes salariées et un réseau de femmes militantes pour l’autopromotion des femmes), cette recherche se focalise sur la compréhension en profondeur de la notion de réseau par les répondantes. La perception du réseau semble spécifique au contexte africain, et particulièrement togolais, et paraît différer de celle constatée dans la littérature. À l’aide de la technique de l’analyse matricielle de Miles et Huberman (1991) apparaît un éclairage nouveau sur les finalités du réseau, perçu à travers huit niveaux de contribution : soutien, apprentissage, impact social, évolution de carrière, manifestation de religion, affinité, défi et relation de famille. Certains niveaux de compréhension, dont la perception du réseau comme manifestation de religion ainsi que comme impact social, sont inédits. La discussion propose que les réseaux de femmes au Togo constituent un moyen explicite ou implicite d’émancipation et d’empouvoirement de la femme africaine.
Vers une école entrepreneuriale : apprendre à entreprendre par la pratique associative
Authors: Le Rudulier Karine , Chédotel Frédérique , Ruiller Caroline , Sabbado Laura
Published: December 2024

L’apprentissage entrepreneurial est aujourd’hui largement encouragé dans l’enseignement supérieur en management et fait l’objet de recherches récentes dans le champ de l’entrepreneuriat. Comment favoriser cet apprentissage entrepreneurial par la pratique associative ? Mobilisant la théorie des pratiques en entrepreneuriat, cet article s’appuie sur l’étude du cas d’un IAE qui a impulsé le développement d’une vie associative particulièrement dense. Il montre comment une constitution mutuelle entre le contexte institutionnel facilitant de l’IAE et les pratiques associatives permet l’apprentissage entrepreneurial. Cette constitution mutuelle est le résultat d’une dynamique spécifique de l’école.
Les différents rôles du contrôle de gestion dans l’innovation de produit : une étude au sein de deux PME innovantes
Authors: Dangereux Katia , Chapellier Philippe , Villesèque-Dubus Fabienne
Published: December 2024

L’objectif de cet article est d’étudier les différents rôles qu’exerce le contrôle de gestion dans l’innovation des entreprises, de tenter de repérer si ces rôles relèvent des modes de contrôle interactif et/ou diagnostique (Simons, 1995) et de déterminer dans quelle mesure ils s’exercent dès la phase amont du processus d’innovation. Les résultats d’une étude de cas réalisée auprès de deux PME innovantes mettent en exergue six rôles, confirment l’influence favorable sur l’innovation du contrôle interactif, mais aussi du contrôle diagnostique, et montrent que le contrôle de gestion intervient dès la phase amont du processus d’innovation.
Creating a Community Cloud
Authors: Stoesz Conrad , Hildebrand Jason , Bak Greg
Published: December 2024

Developing and sustaining digital infrastructure is challenging for small community archives. The promise of open-source technologies can seem elusive for those faced with the steep development costs of implementing and configuring new systems and migrating data from legacy systems. When community archives co-operate by forming consortia, the costs and challenges of development, implementation, and migration can be mitigated and shared. We offer a case study of the development of an open-source Access to Memory (AtoM) database among a consortium of Mennonite archives.
Du temps et des jeux : l’intégration des jeux mobiles free-to-play dans le quotidien des joueurs
Authors: Laforge Jean-Philippe , Savard Annie-Claude , Kairouz Sylvia
Published: December 2024

Les jeux mobiles font désormais partie intégrante de la vie quotidienne de nombreuses personnes, surtout depuis l’essor du modèle free-to-play (F2P) qui permet d’accéder à ces jeux gratuitement. Il est possible désormais de jouer à tout moment, en partie grâce aux caractéristiques de jeu qui incitent à y passer le plus de temps possible. L’intégration des pratiques de jeu dans la vie quotidienne demeure malgré tout un phénomène peu documenté. En prenant un ancrage conceptuel dans la théorie des pratiques sociales, cette étude vise à explorer comment les caractéristiques des jeux mobiles F2P façonnent l’intégration de ces pratiques dans le quotidien des joueurs. Nos analyses portent une attention aux rôles des matérialités et des temporalités pour comprendre ce processus d’intégration. Des analyses secondaires ont été effectuées sur des données recueillies par l’entremise d’entretiens semi-structurés menés auprès de 15 personnes qui jouent de façon quotidienne aux jeux mobiles F2P. L’analyse thématique a permis d’identifier comment le « stickiness », soit les caractéristiques de jeu qui incitent à y passer le plus de temps possible (par exemple, les nouveautés, les occasions limitées), favorisent une présence accrue des jeux dans la vie quotidienne. L’analyse permet aussi d’identifier comment d’autres caractéristiques, regroupées sous le concept de « slickness » (par exemple, les parties courtes, les interruptions), permettent aux jeux de s’intégrer harmonieusement dans le quotidien du joueur sans perturber son emploi du temps. Les résultats de cette étude permettent de mieux cerner l’équilibre qu’offrent les jeux F2P entre le « stickiness » et le « slickness » qui permet une omniprésence harmonieuse de ces jeux dans le quotidien des joueurs.
La celebración de lo inútil en los juegos callejeros de Francis Alÿs
Authors: Vizcaíno Villanueva Mariam
Published: December 2024

Resumen 
Francis Alÿs lleva más de veinte años filmando sencillos juegos infantiles. En este artículo se aborda una relectura de sus acciones de los años noventa afincadas en la poética de la inoperancia, conectándolas con los principios del juego y su celebración de lo inútil. Se analiza además la génesis y naturaleza de esos casi cuarenta juegos filmados, para determinar los rasgos comunes que se oponen a la sociedad del rendimiento. Por último, se aborda la inventiva de la resistencia –presente en los juegos, las acciones y el modus operandi de Alÿs– que, como forma visible de la esperanza, se alza frente a la fama, el poder y la fascinación de lo productivo. 
Palabras clave: Francis Alÿs; inútil; juego; arte contemporáneo; resistencia. 
Abstract 
Francis Alÿs has been filming simple children’s games for more than twenty years. This article tackles with a re-reading of his actions of the 1990’s rooted in the poetry of ineffectiveness, connecting them with the principles of the game and its celebration of the useless. The origin and nature of those almost forty filmed games are also analyzed in order to find the common features that are in front of the society of efficiency. Finally, it studies the inventiveness of resistance –present in Alÿs’s games, actions and modus operandi– which, as a visible form of hope, rises in the face of fame, power and the fascination for the productive. 
Keywords: Francis Alÿs; useless; children game; contemporary art; resistance.
Identification of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cultivars in the Mekong Delta using ISSR markers and DNA barcodes
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Phuong , Do Khang Tan
Published: December 2024

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a biologically and economically important fruit crop in Vietnam. However, the authentication of various cultivars and accessions of Mangifera indica L. has still been limited. In this study, 10 Inter simple sequence repeats (ISSRs) molecular markers and four DNA barcodes (ITS, ycf1b, trnH-psbA, and atpF-atpH) were used to distinguish 30 accessions of three mango cultivars (Chau Nghe, Hoa Loc, and Cat Chu). DNA was extracted using the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide protocol, and the internal transcribed spacer (ITS), ycf1b, trnH-psbA, and atpF-atpH regions were amplified and sequenced for alignment analysis. Based on ISSR data, 76 bands were generated, with the percentage of polymorphism equal to 61.84%. The phylogenetic tree constructed from ISSR data showed significant genetic variation between Chau Nghe and the other mango cultivars. In terms of barcoding assessment, nuclear region ITS and plastid gene ycf1b only discriminated between mango cultivars while two remaining plastid locus could be used for authentication of the difference of mango accessions. The barcoding results also confirmed close genetic relatedness between Mekong Delta mango cultivars and other species of the Mangifera genus from the National Center for Biotechnology Information database. These findings provide new insights into mango cultivar identification, classification, breeding, and conservation.
Activity-dependent synapse clustering underlies eye-specific competition in the developing retinogeniculate system
Authors: Zhang Chenghang , Vatan Tarlan , Speer Colenso M
Published: December 2024

Co-active synaptic connections are often spatially clustered to facilitate local dendritic computations underlying learning, memory, and basic sensory processing. In the mammalian visual system, retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons converge to form clustered synaptic inputs that enable local signal integration in the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) of the thalamus. While visual experience promotes retinogeniculate synapse clustering after eye-opening, the earliest events in cluster formation prior to visual experience are unknown. Here, using volumetric super-resolution single-molecule localization microscopy and eye-specific labeling of developing retinogeniculate synapses in mice, we show that synaptic clustering is eye-specific and activity-dependent during retinogeniculate refinement in the first postnatal week. We identified a subset of retinogeniculate synapses with multiple active zones that are surrounded by like-eye synapses and depleted of synapse clustering from the opposite eye. In mutant mice with disrupted spontaneous retinal wave activity, synapses with multiple active zones still form, but do not exhibit the synaptic clustering seen in controls. These results highlight a role for spontaneous retinal activity in regulating eye-specific synaptic clustering in circuits essential for visual perception and behavior.
Prevalence of Theileria ovis in sheep and goats in northwestern Saudi Arabia with notes on potential vectors
Authors: Almahallawi Ruoa S. , Omer Sawsan A. , Al-Shaebi Esam M. , Al-Hoshani Nawal , Al-Malki Esam S. , Abdel-Gaber Rewaida , Mohammed Osama B.
Published: December 2024

The prevalence of Theileria spp. infecting sheep and goats were investigated in two cities and surroundings in northwest Saudi Arabia. Blood samples from 403 sheep and goats from Madina (n = 201) and Tabuk (n = 202) cities (177 from sheep and 226 from goats) were investigated. Blood samples were examined microscopically for the presence of intraerythrocytic bodies suggestive of Theileria as well as they were investigated using molecular techniques. DNA was extracted from blood and ticks and subjected to polymerase chain reaction amplification using specific primers. The primers used amplified a fragment of the 18S rRNA region (450 bp) targeting the hypervariable region IV. A total of 63 ticks belonging to five species were collected from sheep and goats for determination of their involvement of lifecycle of Theileria. Ticks were identified morphologically and confirmed molecularly utilizing cytochrome oxidase C subunit 1 gene (COXI) amplification. The results indicated that: microscopic examination revealed 24 (6%) of the samples investigated showed intraerythrocytic bodies suggestive of Theileria. Positive samples were only obtained from sheep whereas goats yielded negative results. A total of 33 (18.6%) sheep samples were positive for Theileria infection using polymerase chain reaction targeting the partial 18S rDNA and DNA sequencing. Theileria infection was more prevalent in animals that were less than 2 years of age compared with older animals. There was no difference in the prevalence of the infection between male and female sheep in both cities. All positive sheep were detected during the summer and none of the samples collected during the winter were positive. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the sequences obtained from Theileria species reported in the present study grouped with sequences from Theileria ovis from different countries. Ticks were identified as Hyalomma dromedarii, Hyalomma, marginatum, Hyalomma impeltatum and Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum. T. ovis DNA was detected from Hyalomma dromedarii and Hyalomma impeltatum suggesting that they are potential vectors of this piroplasm in sheep from Madina and Tabuk cities. This report is considered the first report of T. ovis infecting sheep from Madina and Tabuk, furthermore, it is the first report determining the vectors responsible for transmission of the infection in sheep in northwest Saudi Arabia. The data generated from this study will undoubtedly pave the way for the detection and control of ovine and caprine theileriosis in Madina and Tabuk regions.
Analysis of the characteristic patterns and risk factors impacting the severity of intraoperative hypothermia in neonates
Authors: Dai Kun , Liu Yuanling , Qin Lijiao , Mai Jiaxuan , Xiao Jingjing , Ruan Jing
Published: December 2024

Background

Although maintaining a stable body temperature during the perioperative period is crucial for the recovery of neonates, hypothermia frequently occurs during surgical procedures in this vulnerable population. A comprehensive analysis of intraoperative details, including medical history and monitoring, is therefore essential for understanding temperature variations and identifying risk factors for severe hypothermia.

Objective

In this study, we delineated the characteristic patterns of intraoperative temperature fluctuations in neonates and determined the risk factors impacting the severity of hypothermia.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective, single-center study, enrolling 648 subjects who underwent surgery under general anesthesia and collected demographic, perioperative, and intraoperative data.

Results

Intraoperative hypothermia occurred in 79.17% of the neonates. Significant risk factors for severe hypothermia included surgery type (OR, 1.183; 95%, CI [1.028–1.358]; p = 0.018), preoperative weight (OR, 0.556; 95% CI [0.412–0.748]; p < 0.01), infusion and transfusion volume (mL/kg) (OR, 1.011; 95% CI [1.001–1.022]; p = 0.018), and duration of hypothermia (OR, 1.011; 95% CI [1.007–1.014]; p < 0.01). Preterm neonates experienced a greater temperature drop than did full-term neonates. The nadir of intraoperative temperature occurred approximately 90 min after surgery, followed by a brief stabilization period and a slow recovery process.

Conclusion

The significant incidence of intraoperative hypothermia in neonates highlights the need for efficient strategies that reduce both the frequency and severity of this condition.
Diversity and habitat preferences of bdelloid rotifers in mosses and liverworts from beach forest along sand dunes in Thailand
Authors: Jattupan Sittikron , Jaturapruek Rapeepan , Sa-ardrit Phannee , Inuthai Janejaree , Ngernsaengsaruay Chatchai , Maiphae Supiyanit
Published: December 2024

Microscopic animals are often thought to be widely distributed due to their small size and specific adaptations. However, evidences show that bdelloid rotifers in bryophytes exhibit habitat specialization, with species composition varying by microhabitat. This indicates that their distribution is influenced by complex ecological processes, warranting further research, particularly at the microscale. In this study, we tested whether species richness and composition of bdelloid rotifers differ across bryophyte species, forms, characteristics, and seasons to understand their ecological distribution and habitat preferences in limnoterrestrial environments. Bdelloid rotifers were identified and counted from bryophyte samples collected in April (low rainfall), August (moderate rainfall), and December 2022 (high rainfall) at Bang Burd Beach Forest, Chumphon Province, Thailand. The results revealed high bdelloid diversity, with 22 species identified, 14 of which are new records for Thailand, raising the known number to 30. However, species richness did not vary across bryophyte variables or seasons, with substantial overlap in species composition across these variables. Additionally, there was no strong habitat preference between bdelloid rotifers and bryophyte species. These results confirm a low degree of habitat specialization of bdelloid rotifers in tropical limnoterrestrial environments.
Beeswax waste improves the mycelial growth, fruiting body yield, and quality of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Authors: Pan Chunlei , Sheng Chunge , Wang Kang , Zhang Yi , Liu Chunguang , Zhang Zhihao , Tao Liang , Lv Yang , Gao Fuchao
Published: December 2024

Heilongjiang Province has the third largest bee population in China, producing over 2,000 tons of beeswax waste (BW) each year. Most of this BW is discarded or burned. Therefore, we urgently need to find sustainable applications of BW. Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms, commonly referred to as oyster mushrooms, are cultivated for both food and medicine. The substrate used to grow P. ostreatus mushrooms often contains wheat bran as a nitrogen source. The goal of this study was to explore the feasibility of substituting this wheat bran with BW to cultivate P. ostreatus mushrooms. Five treatments were established, with BW making up 0%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 9% of the total substrate, and the effects on the mycelial growth and development, biological efficiency (BE), and yield were evaluated along with changes in the chemical biomass composition of the fruiting bodies. Adding BW increased the number of days needed for primordia initiation and the number of days between flushes of P. ostreatus mushrooms. With increasing BW, the total fresh weight of P. ostreatus mushrooms first increased and then decreased. The 5% BW treatment resulted in the highest yield and biological efficiency (BE) of 1,478.96 ± 9.61 g bag−1 and 92.43 ± 0.60%, respectively, which exceeded the values of the control by 4.14% (control: 1,420.15 ± 9.53 g bag−1 and 88.76 ± 0.60%, respectively). The 5% BW treatment also resulted in the highest mushroom crude protein content (23.47 ± 0.18 g 100 g−1), which was 28.18% higher compared with the control (18.31 ± 0.05 g 100 g−1). The 9% BW treatment resulted in the highest crude polysaccharide content (10.33 ± 0.76 g 100 g−1), which was 2.42-fold that of the control (4.26 ± 0.30 g 100 g−1). This study suggests that BW could serve as an effective source of nitrogen to cultivate P. ostreatus. BW is a promising, cost-effective, and efficient additive to mushroom substrate, improving the yield and quality of P. ostreatus mushrooms while providing a sustainable use for an otherwise difficult to dispose of waste product.
ABRE CAMINHO, DEIXA EXU PASSAR
Authors: da Silva Dalago Renan , Botoso Altamir
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a releitura mitológica do Orixá Exu, presente no videoclipe Bluesman, do cantor Baco Exu do Blues. O videoclipe leva para o audiovisual uma releitura do itãn do Orixá Exu. A partir da comparação dos contos ficcionais e narrativas mitológicos de Exu e do videoclipe, é possível identificar a presença de símbolos que nos remetem às histórias dessa divindade da cultura africana. É plausível identificar também, que ao se utilizar da mitologia de Exu na construção poético-literária, o audiovisual faz uma crítica às religiões, à intolerância religiosa, ao racismo e à política. Para esta análise, foram realizados estudos bibliográficos, que se pautam nos estudos concebidos por Campbel (1988), Barbosa Junior (2014), D’Angelo (2017), Omolubá (2014), Prandi (2001), Rocha (1996), Verger (1997).
CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE DOIS POEMAS DE FEDERICO GARCÍA LORCA E ENSINO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Rodrigues Walace
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo comentar sobre dois poemas do poeta espanhol Federico García Lorca (1898-1936), deixando perceber a força de sua poesia pela via do caráter cultural e pessoal que ele empregava na confecção de seus poemas. Nossa pesquisa para este texto foi de cunho bibliográfico e de caráter qualitativo, buscando compreender um pouco acerca das construções imagéticas empregadas por García Lorca. Como resultado, temos a certeza da grandeza poética de García Lorca, seu estilo à frente de seu tempo e sua imprescindível presença na chamada “Generación del 27”. Além disto, a gama de temas com os quais trabalhava este poeta podem ser de grande valia no ensino de literatura para estudantes, principalmente, do Ensino Médio, ou abarcando outras disciplinas por meio da pedagogia de projetos.
GÊNERO DISCURSIVO MEMÓRIAS LITERÁRIAS
Authors: Oliveira Eliane dos Santos Macedo
Published: December 2024

Neste texto são apresentados os resultados da experiência pedagógica “memórias das pessoas daqui”, desenvolvida com estudantes de uma turma de sétimo ano de uma escola pública estadual no interior do Paraná, com o objetivo de potencializar as atividades de leitura e escrita nas aulas de Língua Portuguesa, especificamente, no tocante ao gênero discursivo “Memórias Literárias”. Nesta incursão, partiu-se da reflexão de que os homens se diferenciam dos animais por possuir funções psicológicas superiores mediadas pela linguagem. Nas esferas comunicacionais, o uso da língua se efetua por meio de enunciados produzidos com polissêmicas intencionalidades. Considerando que a escola é o espaço formal da educação sistematizada, para muitos estudantes ela ainda será o local em que terão acesso ao conhecimento produzido pela humanidade ao longo do tempo. Em se tratando da educação escolar, a linguagem é um instrumento de mediação dos conhecimentos científicos o que certifica a relevância de oportunizar aos estudantes experiências dialógicas. Por conseguinte, relata, cotejando aos pressupostos teóricos de autores como Bakhtin, Le Goff, Hobsbawn, Larossa, Ginzburg, as atividades de pesquisa colaborativa, produzidas pelos estudantes, com o suporte de metodologias ativas que conferiram o resgate da história e a identidade das pessoas do município, recorrendo a protocolos de levantamento de dados, organização e tratamento de materiais de variadas fontes como entrevistas, fotografias, objetos entre outros.
“NA ESTRADA [...] CRUZAM-SE NUM PONTO…”
Authors: Ribeiro Fransuê
Published: December 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo, apontar aproximações entre a abordagem metodológica a/r/tografia e a perspectiva dialógica de Bakhtin e o Círculo. Por um panorama histórico, tece considerações acerca da alteridade no processo de pesquisas em educação, na relação com fotografias expandidas elaboradas em um processo artístico intitulado Entre, desenvolvido por uma artista/pesquisadora/professora no ano de 2021. É uma pesquisa a/r/tográfica, de abordagem qualitativa. Tem como aporte teórico os estudos de Bakhtin e o Círculo com ênfase nos conceitos de cronotopo e exotopia, Rita Irwin e Belidson Dias (2013) sobre a/r/tografia, e Rubens Fernandes Junior (2006) sobre fotografia expandida. Além de fornecer subsídio teórico para a compreensão das implicações da alteridade em pesquisas na esfera da educação, observou-se que a pesquisa a/r/tográfica é dialógica e a maneira com que possibilita lidar com a espacialidade e a temporalidade ampliam os sentidos em pesquisas que utilizam esta abordagem metodológica.
Influence of Vermicompost and Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield of Strawberry (Fragaria х ananassa Duch.) cv. Camarosa
Authors: Kumar Rajesh , Kumar Jitendra , Kumari Ankita , Rai Mritunjay , Srivastava Kajal , Singh Harendra
Published: December 2024

The present investigation was carried out during 2023-2024 to find out the effect of vermicompost and biofertilizers on the growth and yield of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cv. Camarosa at the Horticultural Research Farm of Doon (P.G.) College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The growth and yield parameters of strawberry were significantly influenced by different treatments of vermicompost and biofertilizers. The maximum plant height (23.10 cm) and plant spread (24.99 cm) was observed in the treatment T6 [Vermicompost (50%) + Azotobacter (25%) + Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (25%)]. Maximum number of leaves per plant (67.11) and leaf area (96.67 cm2) were observed in the treatment T2 [Vermicompost (75%) + Azotobacter (50%)]. Treatment T6 [Vermicompost (50%) + Azotobacter (25%) + Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (25%)] exhibited superiority in yield attributing characters like number of runners per plant (7.38), fruit size (15.52cm2), fruit weight (21.12 g), fruit volume (5.79 ml), number of fruits per plant (27.99) and yield per plant (569.86 g).
Growth Performance of Oreochromis Niloticus Fry Fed with Two Different Starter Diets
Authors: U. U. George, , A. C. Okoko, , O. E. Amah, , J. E. Nwaneri,
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Benue State, Nigeria to assess the growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry fed Coppens and Skretting starter diets. A total of 200 fry were stocked at a density of 50 fry per 50 litre tanks. The experimental diets, Coppens and Skretting starter feeds were administered 4 times daily to satiation for a period 8 weeks (56 days) in two replicates per diet, utilizing four aerated plastic tanks.  Weekly sampling was conducted to evaluate specific growth rate (SGR) and survival rate across the treatments. Statistical analysis revealed to significant differences (p>0.05) between the two diets treatment in terms of weight gain and length increment, although slight variations were observed. The average water temperature and pH during the experiment were 27.45°C ±0.77 and 7.35±0.15, respectively. The results indicates that both feed types performed comparably in promoting growth and survival rates of the fry. However, considering the higher costs of Coppens feed, Skretting starter feed is recommended as a more cost-effective alternative for aquaculture operations.
Shelf Stability of Tortilla Chips Enriched with Microwave Stabilized Wheat Bran
Authors: Ashraf Shafia , Sood Monika , Bandral Julie D
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effects of incorporating microwave-stabilized wheat bran into tortilla chips, focusing on nutritional, sensory, and storage-related characteristics. Tortilla chips were developed with varying wheat bran levels (0–30%) and evaluated for sensory attributes, moisture content, water activity, lipid stability, and microbial load over a 90-day storage period. Results showed that tortilla chips with 20% wheat bran achieved the highest sensory scores for taste, texture, and appearance, with overall acceptability reaching 7.8 on a nine-point hedonic scale. However, higher bran levels (25–30%) led to declines in sensory qualities, likely due to increased moisture content. Moisture and water activity ranged from 2.78% to 4.10% and 0.44 to 1.73, respectively, and both values increased with bran levels and storage time. The addition of bran also affected lipid stability; free fatty acid content rose from 0.44% in the control (T1) to 1.73% in the 30% bran treatment (T7), while peroxide values increased from 3.14 to 7.99 meq O₂/kg over 90 days. Microbial counts followed similar trends, with the highest mean load of 2.18 × 10⁴ cfu/g in the 30% bran formulation, yet all counts remained within acceptable limits. This study highlights the potential for wheat bran-enriched tortilla chips as a fiber-rich snack alternative, contributing valuable data for the formulation of healthier, shelf-stable snacks.
Spiritual Leadership from the Perspective of Tri Hita Karana: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Uthami I Gusti Ayu Agung Dewi Kurnia , Supartha Wayan Gede , Dewi I Gusti Ayu Manuati , Surya Ida Bagus Ketut
Published: December 2024

Aims: Spiritual leadership is a research study that is proposed as an altemative medium for leading an organization where personal values and beliefs are the reference for organizational success.
Objective: To critically analyze the spiritual leadership of organizations from the perspective of the Tri Hita Karana philosophy in Bali and whether it is profit or non- profit. This study aims to examine scientific publications related to spiritual leadership from the tri Hita Karana philosophy originating from Bali by conducting a systematic review and discussing implications for further research.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The researcher used a literature review research method. This study uses a collection technique by exploring articles, books. journals, and other information relevant to the research topic. The literature will be reviewed systematically, focusing on three aspects. Among them are knowledge in the form of concepts, definitions and typologies (elements).
Findings: Show that the idea of religious management is empirically extra operationalized than Tri Hita Karana. The core of non-secular management is about the values embraced, attitudes and behaviors of leaders that intrinsically encourage their fans to have a expenence of religious survival thru calling and club, while 'Tri Hita Karana’ emphasizes the values of neiehborhood cultural knowledge. cooperative teamwork, and a philosophy of living fortunately for the commonplace desirable.
Practical Implications: This study attempts to fill the gap in the literature on Spiritual Leadership from the Tri Hita Karana philosophy of life that can be contextualized.
Originality/Value: There is no literature that discusses how organizational spiritual leadership with the Tri Hita Karana philosophy in Bali. This study pioneers the exploration of spiritual leadership within the framework of Tri Hita Karana philosophy. Therefore, the author believes that this review is very useful for academics and practitioners to identify important research opportunities for the future.
Classification of Mango Farmers in Malda District for better Developmental Policies: A Multivariate Clustering Approach
Authors: Sarkar Bankim , Das Mrittika , Sahu P K , Khatib Abdullah Mohammad Ghazi Al , Mishra Pradeep
Published: December 2024

Mango is a bulky and nutritious fruit crop and it had high demand for it’s delicious taste, soothing aroma, varietal diversity and wide adoptability to meet food and nutritional security. India is the largest producer of mango among that West Bengal is one of the contributors in the Indian mango basket. Malda district alone contributes more than 50 per cent of the mango production of the state from thirty one thousand hectares out of total eighty one thousand hectare mango area in West Bengal. In the present study an attempt has been made to critically analyse the status of mango farming by taking a random sample of 110 mango farmers from five selected blocks of Malda district adopting two stage sampling method with a specific objective to group the farmers in homogenous clusters to facilitate the developmental policy for different group of mango farmers. Among the parameters under study operational cost per unit of area under mango orchard is contributing maximum 26.67 per cent in cluster discrimination using Euclidian distance measure. Salient feature of the clustering analysis is the formation of five different groups by five farmers, thereby indicating the need for in depth study of these farmers so as to unearth the speciality of forming separate groups by these farmers. The present study thus, recommends for formation of cluster wise developmental policies for the betterment of the age-old mango farming in the district.
Nutrient Uptake of the Individual Crops in Maize and Groundnut Cropping System Grown under Different Irrigation Systems with Varied Irrigation and Nitrogen Levels
Authors: Noorzai Aminullah , Suresh Kondumahanthi , Subbarao Avasarala Sreenivasa , Kumar Kodari Avil , Reddy K. Pavan Chandra , Satish Pindi
Published: December 2024

An experiment was conducted to assess the effects of irrigation systems, irrigation and N levels on nutrient uptake of rabi maize and summer groundnut during 2021-22 and 2022-23 at the College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, PJTAU, Hyderabad. The experiment composed of 18 treatment combinations (3 irrigation systems as main plot, 3 irrigation levels as sub-plot and 2 nitrogen levels as sub-sub-plot) in a split plot design replicated thrice. The study revealed that irrigation systems, irrigation and N levels and the interaction of irrigation systems and irrigation levels influenced the nutrient uptake of maize and groundnut crops during both the years of experimentation. Significantly higher NPK uptake was observed with sub-surface drip irrigation (M2), irrigation level at 1.2 Epan;IW/CPE (S1) and  N level at 100 per cent RDN (N1). The interaction of irrigation systems and irrigation levels (M x S) was significant while the interaction of N levels with irrigation systems (M x N) and irrigation levels (N x S) was not significant for both rabi maize and summer groundnut. The interaction of irrigation systems and irrigation levels revealed that in both maize and groundnut crops at earlier crop growth period the M3S1 (surface irrigation with 1.2 IW/CPE) resulted in significantly higher NPK uptake followed by M2S1 and M2S2 (sub-surface drip irrigation with 1.2 and 0.9 Epan). However at later crop growth stages due to prolonged fertigation schedules in micro irrigation systems, the higher NPK uptake was observed with M2S1 and M2S2 followed by surface drip irrigation system with 1.2 Epan (M1S1) and surface irrigation system with 1.2 IW/CPE (M3S1) while M3S3 resulted in lowest NPK uptake at all crop stages and in grains & stover/haulm during both the consecutive years (2021-22 and 2022-23).
Variation of Lightning Activity Over Parts of the Western Coast of Africa
Authors: Aniezi Joseph Ngene , Otah Patricia Benedict , Onyema Okoro Njoku , Anene Gabriel , Anene Chinelo Rita , Onah Costecia Ifeoma
Published: December 2024

This study examines the variation of lightning activity along the western coast of Africa using experimental VLF-WWLLN data collected over a five-month period in 2011. A total of 3,885 lightning strokes were analyzed across five geographical regions, spanning from southeastern Ghana to northeastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The results reveal substantial variability in lightning activity, with southeastern Ghana and southern Togo (Location A) showing consistently high activity levels, except for a marked decline in September. The region covering southern Nigeria and Cameroon (Location C) exhibited the highest peak in lightning activity in September, accounting for over 41% of total strokes that month. Conversely, the region encompassing parts of the Central African Republic and South Sudan (Location E) recorded the lowest activity throughout the study period. Seasonal trends indicate heightened lightning occurrences during the rainy season, with significant spikes in August and September across several regions. The findings offer critical insights into regional lightning dynamics, emphasizing areas prone to intense activity and temporal variations that align with seasonal weather patterns. These results are vital for enhancing lightning risk management, informing infrastructure design to mitigate damage, and contributing to the development of climate models for understanding atmospheric processes in coastal West Africa.