bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Radiation and Environmental Safety in the Exploration and Development of Metal Deposits in South Yakutia
Authors: Sobakin P.I. , Chevychelov A.P. , Vasiliev P.S.
Published: August 2023

Radiometric surveys of mining dumps on spent placers of gold, monazite and the exploited gold-uranium ore deposit in South Yakutia were carried out. It is established that the dumps of alluvial, overburden and waste rocks in terms of the effective specific activity of radionuclides when used in construction work are characterized by different degrees of tolerance. It is shown that stacked radioactive ore dumps at the “Lunnoye” deposit after heap leaching of gold become powerful uncontrolled sources of radioactive pollution of the environment. It is recommended to conduct periodic monitoring of their radioactivity levels by express methods of field radiometry for the safe use of mining dumps as building materials.
“İHANET” Mİ TAKTİK Mİ?: CEMAL PAŞA’NIN SURİYE KRALLIĞI MESELESİ
Authors: POLAT Gülsüm
Published: August 2023

Öz
Birinci Dünya Savaşı başlarında IV. Ordu Komutanı ve Suriye genel valisi olarak görevlendirilen İttihad ve Terakki Cemiyeti’nin en etkili isimlerinden Ahmed Cemal Paşa hakkında İtilaf devletleri tarafından ortaya atılan bazı iddialar özellikle İngiliz belgeleri arasında dikkat çeken bir seriyi oluşturmaktadır. İttihat ve Terakki’nin en önemli liderlerinden birisi olan ve savaş arifesinde Bahriye Nazırı olarak görev yapan Cemal Paşa’nın İngiliz elçisi ile kurduğu iletişimden başlayarak, üzerinde durulan konular Cemal Paşa hakkında ilginç iddiaları barındırmaktadır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin tarafsız olduğu günlerde İstanbul’da bulunan İngiliz Elçisi L. Mallet ile Cemal Paşa arasında gerçekleşen görüşmelerin Londra’ya iletilmesi İngilizlerin Cemal Paşa hakkında geliştirecekleri kuşkunun başlangıcını oluşturmuştur. Bu kuşku/algı 1915 sonuna kadar yazışmalarda çeşitli biçimlerde ele alınmıştır. Elbette bu iddiaların ortaya çıkmasında Cemal Paşa’nın IV. Ordu Kumandanı ve Suriye ve Arabistan Genel valisi olarak görevlendirilmesinden sonra askeri-siyasi alanda giriştiği yahut gerçekleştirdiği faaliyetler farklı biçimlerde etkili olmuştur. Şehirlerin imarı, eğitim, sağlık kurumları tesis edilmesi faaliyetleri bir valinin girişimlerinden fazlası olduğu imajını beslemiştir. Buradan hareketle bu çalışmada söz konusu iddiaların sebepleri üzerinde durulurken dönemin şartlarında hangi amaçlarla ortaya atılmış/çıkmış olabilecekleri üzerinde durulacaktır. Cemal Paşa hakkında bu görevi sırasında ortaya çıkan “Hükümete karşı bir isyan planladığı” yönünde iddiaların temelinde Cemal Paşa ile ilgili sahih istihbar bilgiler mi vardı yoksa daha çok İngiliz istihbarat birimlerinin geçmişe yönelik bilgi ve algıları mı etkiliydi sorusu üzerinde odaklanılacaktır. Bu bağlamda I. Dünya Savaşı arifesinden başlayarak Osmanlı Devleti-İngiltere eksenli gelişmelerde Cemal Paşa’nın yeri ve rolü üzerinde durulacak ve arkasından IV. Ordu kumandanlığı görevi esnasında hakkında yapılan spekülasyonlar İngiliz kaynaklarına yansıdığı şekliyle irdelenecektir. Özellikle I. Dünya Savaşı yıllarındaki uygulamaları farklı çalışmalarda değişik biçimlerde ele alınmış olan Cemal Paşa’nın İngiliz kaynaklarındaki iddialar bağlamında yeni bir kritiği yapılacaktır. Çalışmanın ana kaynaklarını Türk ve İngiliz arşiv belgeleri, hatıratlar, basın nüshaları ve diğer kaynaklar oluşturacaktır.
İPEĞİN SERÜVENİNDE TÜRK TOPLULUKLARININ BELİRGİNLEŞMEMİŞ ROLÜ
Authors: YÜCEKAYA Hüsnü , ÖZCİMBİT Onur
Published: August 2023

İnsanlığın ipek ile etkileşimi beş bin yıl kadar öteye gider. İpekçilik nesiller boyu tevarüs eden ve büyük bir tecrübe ve bilgi birikimi gerektiren iştigal alanıdır. Dikkatleri çekmemiş olsa da ipek yetiştiriciliğinin yayıldığı alanların Türk topluluklarının yaşadığı ve tarihi istikametlerindeki şehirler olması ilgi çekicidir. Diğer taraftan İpek Yolu’nun başlangıcı ve sistemli ticaretin ortaya çıkması ile ilgili paradigmalar da neden-sonuç ilişkisine bağlı varsayım ve hipotezleri kurgulayabilmek açısından kifayetsiz kalmaktadır. İpek Yolu araştırmalarında ticareti organize eden yetenekli atlı göçebelere atıf vardır. Ancak bozkırın atlı göçebeleri İpek Yolu’nun adeta kayıp oyuncularıdır. Esasında güzergâh; aralarında soy, dil bağları olan ve Orta Asya’nın fiili sahipleri konumundaki sayısız Türk topluluğunun topraklarından geçmekteydi. Türkler ticaret için atalarından devraldıkları iyi bir arka plana sahiptiler. Yerleşik kültürlerin vergilendirilmesi zamanla İpek Yolu ticaretini doğurdu. Çin ile başlatılan at karşılığı ipek ticareti, Türkleri Orta Asya’nın gelmiş geçmiş en zengin göçebeleri haline getirdi. Bunlara rağmen ipeğin serüveninde en az bilinen aktör Türklerdir.
Profile of Fungi Isolated from Domestic Water Used by Street Vendors: The Public Health Implication
Authors: Nkenna Chigbo Udoka
Published: August 2023

This study aimed at establishing the profile of fungi isolated from domestic water used by street vendors in Owerri metropolis, Imo State from August 2020 to January 2021.  Fiftynine water samples collected from 25 street vendors with reference to usage. Data obtained was statistically analyzed with p-value set at 0.05 significance level. The following fungi species were identified in the study; Coccidiodes spp. (5.08%), Penicillium spp. (23.73%), Drechsler spp. (8.47%), Candida spp (5.08%), and Paecilomyces spp. (5.08%). Three Aspergillus species were identified, namely A. flavus (16.95%), A. niger (15.25%) and A. fumigatus (11.84). The prevalence relative to fungi species was statistically significant. The result showed that 28(93.33%) of samples from water used for food preparation was contaminated with fungi, while 26 (89.66%) from drinking water were contaminated, however, the difference was not statistically significant. The result recorded (2.01±1.11 TCFU/100 ml) colony-forming units. The overall number of colonies formed by fungi species was significantly different (p˂0.05). Drechsler spp had the highest count of 4.63±4.41TCFU/100 ml, while the least was observed in Aspergillus niger, 1.07±0.10TCFU/100 ml. The fungi total colony-forming units count was not dependent on the type of water usage, however, samples from water used for food preparation (2.56±2.19TCFU/100 ml) had higher counts than drinking water samples (1.43±0.20 TCFU/100 ml). The result has revealed the presence of some fungi of hazardous inclinations in water used by food vendors in Owerri. There is a need for concerted public enlightenment on the risk of fungi contaminated water and observance of sound safety and hygienic practices.
Poufność a użyteczność informacji statystycznych. Dylematy ochrony udostępnianych danych
Authors: Młodak Andrzej , Pietrzak Michał , Klimanek Tomasz , Józefowski Tomasz , Lańduch Paweł
Published: August 2023

Monografię otwiera omówienie ogólnych koncepcji kontroli ujawniania danych (ang. Statistical Disclosure Control, SDC) oraz definicji z tym związanych, a także regulacji prawnych dotyczących ochrony danych wrażliwych stosowanych w różnych krajach, również w Polsce. Zaprezentowano tutaj także najważniejsze typy udostępnianych danych wynikowych oraz rolę metadanych, paradanych, a także danych dodatkowych w SDC. Drugim ważnym poruszanym tematem jest istota i ważność ryzyka ujawnienia informacji wrażliwych oraz ocena jego poziomu. Ukazano tutaj także odmienności występujące w tym zakresie między mikrodanymi a danymi zagregowanymi w postaci tablic częstości i wielkości czy wyników analiz. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono z kolei szczegółowej charakterystyce metod i technik kontroli ujawniania danych wynikowych w przedstawionych powyżej trzech typach. Wskazano ponadto na zagrożenia dla poufności danych, mogące wystąpić w publikowaniu statystyk opisowych, ilustracji i wyników analiz w opracowaniach statystycznych oraz sposoby przeciwdziałania możliwościom odtworzenia danych wrażliwych. W toku dalszych rozważań autorzy scharakteryzowali istotę problemu straty informacji oraz najistotniejsze rodzaje miar oceny owej straty, z pewnymi oryginalnymi propozycjami, a także wpływ straty informacji na jakość estymacji dokonywanej w oparciu o dane poddane SDC. Czytelnik znajdzie w monografii szczegółowe omówienie – wraz ze stosowną egzemplifikacją – narzędzi informatycznych stosowanych w SDC, przede wszystkim programów T–Argus i µ–Argus oraz pakietów środowiska R: sdcTable i sdcMicro. Następnie uwaga została skoncentrowana na organizacji kontroli dostępu do danych i zasadach jej realizacji. W szczególności scharakteryzowano typy udostępnianych mikrodanych, sposobu organizacji funkcjonowania punktów dostępu oraz stosownych zabezpieczeń, przebieg efektywnej kontroli dostępu i zakres odpowiednich uprawnień. Całość wieńczy podsumowanie, w którym wskazano najistotniejsze konkluzje oraz postulaty dotyczące stosowania SDC. Dla wygody czytelnika na końcu opracowania zamieszczono słownik występujących w nim pojęć. Z uwagi na uniwersalność zagadnienia publikacja została opracowana tak, aby mogła służyć metodologom projektującym badania statystyczne oraz odpowiedzialnym za ich jakość i bezpieczeństwo zgromadzonych w ich wyniku informacji. Stąd duży wybór przykładów i praktycznych omówień przedstawianych zagadnień, które pozwalają lepiej zrozumieć przekazywane treści. Wydanie dofinansowane ze środków Ministerstwa Edukacji i Nauki w ramach programu Doskonała nauka.
La obra de arte mediada por el diseño y la tecnología, para la práctica inclusiva desde la transdisciplina
Authors: Rosello Matilde
Published: August 2023

Tomando como punto de partida la inclusión como herramienta transversal a todas las disciplinas, se trata de establecer la relación del diseño como mediador de la obra de arte, para que todos los individuos o grupos sociales, puedan tener las mismas posibilidades y oportunidades para acceder al patrimonio cultural que se encuentra en los museos.
Bucles entre Ciencia, Ingeniería, Diseño y Arte. Una mirada desde la Ingeniería en Diseño de Productos
Authors: Mardones Carvajal Stefani
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo sintetiza las reflexiones sobre las disciplinas de la Ciencia, la Ingeniería, el Diseño y el Arte representadas a través de ‘las cuatro gorras de la creatividad’ propuestas por Rich Gold
Caracterización socio espacial de parques y jardines.
Authors: González Lugo Jonathan Hammurabi , Pérez Barragán Martha Yolanda
Published: August 2023

El espacio público es uno de los componentes más importantes de las ciudades, son fundamentales para las relaciones sociales, por ello “su diseño y morfología tienen que ser capaces de cubrir de manera equitativa las necesidades de todos” (Guerrero et al. 2020), es importante conocerlos y caracterizarlos de manera integral (estructura, tamaño, superficie, cobertura, accesibilidad, arbolado, mobiliario, tipo de servicio, etc.).
Prácticas de enseñanza y evaluación en la formación de profesionales en el marco de una propuesta reflexiva y comprometida
Authors: Tenutto Soldevilla Marta Alicia
Published: August 2023

Se comparten los resultados de dos investigaciones sobre profesionales. Una de ellas sobre profesionales de la salud y la otra sobre el colectivo docente en un contexto de Pandemia.
Desarrollo de soluciones para el tratamiento de efluentes en comunidades de artesanos textiles
Authors: Franzoni Gabriela
Published: August 2023

La identificación de técnicas efectivas y naturales para el tratamiento de efluentes recalcitrantes de la industria textil artesanal, utilizando como fuente de información la búsqueda de bases de datos de patentes, entre otros recursos, da como resultado una capacitación para artesanos de la región andina en Latinoamérica.
Fotografía de Naturaleza. Una herramienta que se masifica en favor de la Conservación
Authors: Thibaud Tomas
Published: August 2023

Este trabajo introduce a la fotografía de naturaleza para la Conservación que se enfoca en los beneficios de su masificación al ser una actividad que se realiza cada vez por más personas que no necesariamente se consideran a ellas mismas como fotógrafos de naturaleza pero que sí están cumpliendo un importante rol.
La estructuración de “fusiones & adquisiciones” en la industria de la moda
Authors: G. Papa Rodolfo
Published: August 2023

Este artículo describe cuáles son los pilares para estructurar una transacción de fusión o adquisición de una compañía, activos estratégicos, o un establecimiento mercantil, según el caso, que opere en la industria de la moda.
Resolución de disputas en línea como medio para solucionar conflictos en la industria de la moda
Authors: García Crespo Guadalupe Yamila
Published: August 2023

En el plano internacional, la industria de la moda tiene a su disposición diversos procedimientos para denunciar infracciones o buscar soluciones alternativas ante controversias que involucren a sus derechos de propiedad intelectual en el comercio electrónico.
Metaverso y Moda
Authors: Jiménez Serranía Vanessa
Published: August 2023

Si bien desde 2021 venimos escuchando noticias del metaverso y el sector de la moda, el metaverso es una noción cuya plasmación en la realidad está en construcción.
Caso Suavinex: Diseño de producto y packaging con criterio ecológico y sostenible
Authors: Torreblanca Francisco , Lorente Paco , Bedmar Chema
Published: August 2023

El actual contexto económico, inmerso en condiciones de un entorno BANI (frágil, ansioso, no lineal e incomprensible) genera una alta influencia en la conducta del consumidor.
Seminario de estudios avanzados en diseño internacional
Authors: Céspedes Roberto
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 7.5 presenta el seminario de estudios avanzados: se constituye mediante la presentación de investigaciones, generalmente de carácter doctoral, que muestran la agenda de la disciplina en la actualidad y la región.
Epistemología del Diseño
Authors: Ynoub Roxana
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 7.7 reflexiona sobre cómo el diseño, en los últimos tiempos, ha irrumpido en forma significativa en la actividad universitaria con distintas sub-disciplinas.
Múltiples miradas en, desde y para el Diseño y los objetos
Authors: Matarrese Marina , Vilchis Esquivel Luz del Carmen
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 8.5 analiza y estudia al diseño como elemento de valor añadido a los productos artesanales, que maximiza el impacto de estos bienes culturales dentro de los sistemas productivos, formando parte de la economía creativa
Arte, Comunicación y Política
Authors: Aguerre Natalia
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 11.6 reflexiona e investiga en clave crítica y desde distintas perspectivas sobre el conjunto de experiencias, expresiones y prácticas que se asientan en el reconocimiento de la función social del arte, el diseño y la comunicación en el compromiso con la ciudadanía, la libertad de expresión, la defensa de los derechos, la construcción social de realidad, la intervención en el espacio público, el cambio de perspectiva del espectador y los modos de narrar y contar nuestro actual contexto marcado por la Pandemia del covid-19.
Insistencias: viejas inquietudes, nuevas preguntas a los game studies
Authors: Oulton María Luján , Maté Diego , Garfias Frías José Ángel
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 18.4 avanza sobre el estudio de las nuevas preguntas y viejas inquietudes acerca de los game studies. Cuando los game studies empezaron a delimitarse como campo de estudio a comienzos del nuevo milenio tuvieron que luchar por hacerse un lugar propio dentro de la academia. Dos décadas después, la producción académica del campo exhibe, por debajo de sus quiebres, debates y novedades más espectaculares, líneas de continuidad que señalan inquietudes e interrogantes que se perpetúan. Estas continuidades confirman que los game studies, al igual que muchos otros espacios y disciplinas, se consolidan en torno a un conjunto de reflexiones e intereses cuya reiteración acaba por conferirle al campo un rostro singular, una identidad propia.
Creatividad, Emoción y Espacio II
Authors: Navarrete Sandra
Published: August 2023

El Proyecto de Investigación 24.2 investiga la comprensión del espacio desde la concepción fenomenológica en la que se incorporan los modos de aprehender el mundo a través de la experiencia sensible.
Continuidad Difusa. Diseñando en la Contingencia
Authors: Knop Fabiola , García de la Cárcova Alejo
Published: August 2023

La publicación presenta un epítome de resultados producto del trabajo del Instituto de Investigación en Diseño de la Facultad de Diseño y Comunicación de la Universidad de Palermo
Diseño de interfaz experimental para la medición del tiempo de respuesta y la calidad de respuesta de usuarios con Enfermedad de Parkinson
Authors: Fernández Ferreras Alicia , Morales Valiente Claudia
Published: August 2023

El presente artículo expone los resultados de un estudio interdisciplinar en el campo del Diseño en relación con disciplinas como Psicología, Neurología y Electro-medicina con el objetivo de diseñar un dispositivo experimental que presente de manera independiente las Variables de Diseño de las Interfaces de Control de Electrodomésticos que inciden en el tiempo y calidad de la respuesta de usuarios con Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP).
Experiencias en la vinculación del diseño, a la gestión de proyectos internacionales destinados a la protección y cuidado del medio ambiente
Authors: Bejerano Bejerano Raúl
Published: August 2023

La investigación presenta un estudio sobre las fortalezas del diseño en la obtención de resultados eficientes en la gestión de proyectos internacionales orientados a la protección y cuidado del medioambiente.
La memoria territorioafectiva del alerce y la tejuela como la huella de una identidad que permanece viva
Authors: De la Sotta Lazzerini Paola , Achondo M. Pedro Pablo
Published: August 2023

La madera nativa cada vez es más escasa, producto del abuso y la tala indiscriminada del bosque, que hemos practicado.
Perspectivas pedagógicas para una paideia digital creativa y democrática
Authors: Pérez Juan Manuel
Published: August 2023

Me propongo desarrollar tres perspectivas que pueden articularse críticamente en torno al dinámico ecosistema de la tecnología educativa contemporánea siguiendo como faro una sentencia deweyana
Microalgae: bibliometric relationship of biorefineries, circular economy and the environment
Authors: Sanchez Ortega Jorge Luis , López Galán Jorge Enrique
Published: August 2023

Microalgae have various advantages over vegetable crops, such as their growth speed, the greater consumption of CO2 and production of O2, and the vast variety of products where they can be used. For this reason, the present work seeks to quantify the trends that exist in microalgae research, by running related keywords in Scopus databases in a span of ten years. The central words used were related to biorefineries, microalgae, products and simulation.  Likewise, the Wizdom.ai platform and VosViewer data analysis software were used. It was found that between 2015 and 2019, publications increased around 74 and 89 %. The graphical and statistical analysis through VosViewer allowed identifying the relationship between biorefinery and microalgae. Which showed that there is a trend in publications on the topic of biofuels, and that there is still little information corresponding to the biorefinery concept related to the analysis between microalgae and process simulation. Based on a global analysis of the abstracts of most of the publications, the main difficulties and information gaps in the processes under the biorefinery concept were identified, especially relating processes, costs, circular economy and environmental aspects.
Emisiones de monóxido de dinitrógeno y metano en pasturas activas en la zona de vida bosque húmedo tropical en Costa Rica
Authors: Arce Rodríguez Katherine , Sibaja Brenes José , Ramírez Amador Sergio , Vega Fonseca Andrés , Tobar López Diego
Published: August 2023

El manejo activo de los pastos incide en la productividad animal y en los procesos biogeoquímicos del suelo, el ciclaje de nutriente, donde la gestión de los pastos es un factor relevante para mantener estos procesos biogeoquímicos, productividad y el flujo de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI). El objetivo principal del presente estudio fue evaluar las emisiones de GEI provenientes de tres tipos de fertilizantes (convencional, urea+inhibidor y biofertilizante) empleados para el mantenimiento de pasturas en la producción lechera en el trópico húmedo de Costa Rica, con el fin de identificar medidas de mitigación que contribuyan a la reducción de emisiones de GEI en el sector agropecuario y a la Contribución Nacionalmente Determinada (CND) de Costa Rica. El diseño experimental correspondió a un diseño en bloques completamente aleatorizado, donde con tres repeticiones por tratamiento (control, biofertilizante, urea+inhibidor y fertilizante convencional), el total de muestras correspondió a 497 muestras, durando el periodo de 81 días. La medición de las cantidades de metano (CH4), óxido nitroso (N2O) y el análisis de contenido de carbono y nitrógeno se realizó a una profundidad de -10 cm para tomar la muestra de suelo y ser analizadas mediante un método instrumental de oxidación seca. Los promedios de estas mediciones fueron: 0,104 mgN2O-N/m2/día y 0,037 mgCH4-C/m2/día. Las emisiones de los GEI durante el monitoreo estuvieron influenciadas por procesos de metanogénesis, desnitrificación, nitrificación y respiración. Además, el biofertilizante (biol) fue el fertilizante que presentó las menores emisiones de GEI considerando también las concentraciones de Carbono y Nitrógeno en el suelo.
Osmodeshidratación de Physalis peruviana L. utilizando panela con aplicación de ultrasonido y agitación
Authors: Marceliano Sánchez Lubberto , Vegas Niño Rodolfo Moisés
Published: August 2023

La conservación de alimentos es una de las preocupaciones más importantes de la ingeniería de alimentos y su importancia se refleja en una mayor vida útil de los mismos. En este trabajo se evaluó como afectan la temperatura y la panela en distintas concentraciones sobre los coeficientes de difusividad del agua (De,w) y sólidos (De,s) en la osmodeshidratación (OD) de Physalis peruviana con la aplicación de ultrasonido (40 kHz) y agitación (50–100 rpm). Para tal fin, los frutos se osmodeshidrataron en panela en concentraciones entre 30 y 60 % (en peso) y temperaturas entre 30 y 60 °C por un periodo de 7 horas, al cabo del cual, se procedió a calcular los valores de De,w y De,s. Los resultados muestran que el ultrasonido mejora la pérdida de agua (WL) y ganancia de sólidos (SG) cuyos valores fueron de 14,25 y 46,62 % respectivamente. Los valores de De,w en agitación estuvieron entre 2,004 y 4,694x10-10 m2/s mientras que los De,s variaron entre 1,93 y 4,23 x 10-10 m2/s, en tanto que con ultrasonido se obtuvieron valores de De,w entre 2,76 y 5,90 x 10-10 m2/s y de De,s entre 2,617 y 4,925 x 10-10 m2/s. La influencia de la concentración de panela y temperatura sobre De,w y De,s muestra que es significativa (p<0,05). Por otro lado, en los tratamientos cuyos valores para las variables independientes fueron los más altos, existió una pérdida de vitamina C del 60,23 % para agitación, del 58,67 % para el tratamiento testigo y del 25,47 % con la aplicación de ultrasonido; similar efecto se obtuvo para la capacidad antioxidante. En el tratamiento con ultrasonido se obtuvo una ganancia adicional de calcio, con un incremento del 11,45 %. En consecuencia, el incremento de la temperatura y concentración de agente osmótico incrementa los procesos difusivos de la OD.
Utilization of Lignocellulosic Substrates on Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) Cultivation
Authors: Karpagavalli S. , Abiakshara V. , Chandrasekaran P.
Published: August 2023

Background: Mushroom cultivation increased throughout the world with the utilization of crop residues. Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) is suitable for most of the area and less expensive for cultivation with the availability of paddy straw. Increasing demand of paddy straw compels to search alternate source of substrate for mushroom production. Based on this information efforts were taken to compare many locally available leaf substrates for Pleurotus citrinopileatus production. Methods: Leaf substrates viz., teak, bamboo, maize, banana, coconut, mango, sugarcane bagasse and grass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) were tested for the cultivation of P. citrinopileatus. Grain substrates viz., paddy, cumbu, bengal gram, green gram, sorghum, black gram, ragi and the above leaf substrates were studied for their effect on radial mycelial growth and dry weight of P. citrinopileatus. Result: All the leaf substrates were on par with each other for radial mycelial growth. Highest mycelial dry weight of 724.67 mg was recorded in paddy straw. Among the different leaf substrates used for mushroom bed preparation, banana leaf substrates showed highest yield of 115.00 g than paddy straw. Weight of mushroom spent bed was recorded to observe the utilization of substrates in which bamboo was decomposed at the maximum. Addition of grain substrates enhanced the growth of mycelium.
Comparison of Aflatoxin Yield from Peanut Isolate of Aspergillus flavus with Other Isolates
Authors: Sarmah R.S. , Subudhi P.K. , Dutta T.K. , Roychoudhury P. , Gali J.M. , Singh Y.D.
Published: August 2023

Background: Mouldy growth in food commodities by aflatoxin producing fungi is a serious health concern to animals as well as human beings due to the harmful effects of aflatoxins like hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, impairment of protein synthesis, formation of DNA adducts, etc. even in minute concentrations. A tropical climate with moderate temperature, high humidity and heavy rainfall provides optimal conditions for the growth of aflatoxin producing fungi like Aspergillus flavus in different food items. The current study was to examine if the substrate(s) in a food item has any role to play in aflatoxin production by A. flavus. Methods: The fungus was isolated from ten different edible materials and identified using standard procedure. The isolates were cultured in potato dextrose agar slants keeping the culture conditions identical in triplicates. The toxin extracted using chloroform as solvent and downstream processing to get crude toxin was quantified on the basis of dry weight. Thin layer chromatography was done and the fluorescence of the toxins from different isolates was visualised under high wavelength of ultra-violet light with standard Aflatoxin B1 chromatographed vis-a-vis to confirm presence of the toxin in all the extracted toxins. Result: Results of the extracted toxin dry weight comparison between different isolates as well as the fluorescence intensity in the chromatograms revealed that contaminated peanut isolate of A. flavus yielded the highest amount of crude toxin. Thus, the results indicate that there are some factor(s) in peanut that promote(s) aflatoxin production by A. flavus. This information was further used for formulating potato dextrose agar media for isolation of aflatoxin producing fungi by incorporating peanut extract in the media and comparing the amount of crude toxin yield.
Venous Blood Gas and Acid-base Values in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus)
Authors: Veeraselvam M. , Selvaraj P. , Kumar S. Senthil , Senthilkumar A. , Senthilkumar T.M.A. , Priya R. Jyothi , Jayalakshmi K. , Yogeshpriya S.
Published: August 2023

Background: Blood gas and acid base values are very much essential for health assessment and disease diagnosis of captive elephants especially when clinical signs were nonspecific and other diagnostic techniques may not be available for immediate applications. Region specific normal healthy animal profile is valuable in health care planning for captive elephants. The aim of this study was to assess and evolve the baseline reference values for Blood gas and acid base parameters in captive Asian elephants raised in the Tamil Nadu State of India. Methods: A total of 46 venous blood samples were analyzed for blood gas and acid base values such as partial pressure of oxygen (PvCO2), partial pressure of carbon-dioxide (PvO2), oxygen saturation (SvO2), total carbon dioxide content (TvCO2), Bicarbonate and Base excess (BEecf), bicarbonate (HCO3-) and pH by using i-STAT®1 hand held analyzer. Results: The mean±SE, lower and upper value, 95% and 99% of confidence interval of the pH, PvCo2, PvO2, TvCo2, BEecf, HCO3- , SvO2, Lactate were assessed. As the elephants in this study were apparently healthy, these range of values could well serve as a reference range for captive Asian elephants.
A Comparative Study for Semen Quality Traits between Murrah and Nili Ravi Buffalo Breeding Bulls Maintained at an Organized Farm
Authors: Singh Palpreet , Kaur Simarjeet , Kumar Ajeet , Kashyap, Neeraj , Mukhopadhyay C.S. , Malhotra Puneet
Published: August 2023

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the effect of season on the semen quality traits of Murrah and Nili Ravi buffalo breeding bulls. Methods: For a period of 5 years, a total of 855 ejaculation records of 17 buffalo breeding bulls, including Murrah (11) and Nili Ravi (6) buffalo bulls maintained at an organised farm, were analysed for various semen traits using least squares analysis. Result: Breed had a significant effect (p less than 0.01) on semen volume, consistency, mass activity (MA), total sperm count (TSC) and post thaw motility (PTM) and a non-significant effect on colour and initial motility (IM). In Murrah bulls, except for semen volume, the other parameters viz. consistency, MA, TSC and PTM were found to be significantly higher than Nili Ravi bulls. Season of semen collection had a significant effect on consistency, TSC and PTM whereas a non-significant effect on semen volume, colour, MA and IM was observed. During the summer season, overall consistency and TSC were higher, but PTM was found to be comparatively lower. Season and breed interaction had a significant effect (p less than 0.01) on consistency, TSC and IM while a non-significant effect on semen volume, colour, MA and PTM was observed. In Murrah buffalo bulls, a non-significant effect of season on consistency was observed whereas, in Nili Ravi bulls, a significantly higher consistency during summer and spring and; a significantly lower consistency during the rainy season was observed. In Murrah bulls, the highest TSC were observed during the rainy and summer seasons; whereas, in Nili Ravi bulls only during the summer season. In Murrah bulls, semen consistency, MA and IM were lower during the spring season; semen volume was lower during the prewinter season; total sperm count was lower during the winter season. In Nili Ravi bulls, semen volume was lower during summer; consistency, MA and TSC were lower during the rainy season; and IM was lower during the spring season. The PTM was lower during the summer season in both the breeds.
Assessing Pigeonpea Genotypes for Resistance against Maruca vitrata Fabricius and its Sustainable Management through Biorationals
Authors: Sujayanand G.K. , Datta Dibendu , Chandra Anup , Pandey Sonika
Published: August 2023

Background: The spotted pod borer (SPB), Maruca vitrata Fabricius is a key insect pest of major legume crop i.e. pigeonpea, Cajanus cajan in India and semi-arid tropics. Identifying a SPB resistant genotype will help in sustainable management of SPB and in attaining nutritional security. The SPB has developed insecticide resistance to most of the chemical insecticide like Organophosphorous group of insecticides and also it is expanding its geographic limits. These factors are the driving forces for identifying tolerant genotypes for its sustainable management along with a suitable biorational. Methods: Forty seven pigeonpea genotypes were screened during kharif 2015 to 2017 at ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur based on percent pod damage and Pest Resistance Susceptibility Rating (PRSR) under insecticide free condition. The 4 biorationals were tested against SPB in ICPL 87 along with untreated control in Randomised Block Design. Further the SPB molecular identity was confirmed by phylogenetic analysis of partial Cox 1 gene amplified from M. vitrata adult. Results: Two indeterminate genotypes (Pusa2001 and Pusa33) as SPB resistant based on lowest mean pest resistance susceptibility rating (PRSR 1.7) The next best genotypes were a determinate (AL-15) and indeterminate genotype (LRG-30) with a PRSR of 2.0. The highest PRSR (6.0) was recorded from the ICPL 87, a susceptible check in the present experiment. Spinosad 45SC has recorded significantly lowest mean pod damage (6.67%) and highest mean yield (4.36kg/35m2) compared to 4 other treatments in the field efficacy trial. The phylogenetic analysis of Cox 1 gene from Kanpur population (KY559101) with 19 other M. vitrata populations in India revealed that it is more similar to Raichur population (KT070892) and it confirms M. vitrata has same ancestral homology in India.
Modeling tropical storm Elsa: Flood map simulation using multisensory precipitation in Connecticut
Authors:   Lamar University, Stella Juan M.
Published: August 2023

A flood map simulation in the Fenton River watershed, Connecticut, was conducted for Tropical Storm Elsa occurred in early July 2021, using Multi Radar Multi Sensor-Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (MRMS-QPE) as input to force the Hydrologic Engineering Center-Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) to simulate discharges in the mainstream of the watershed. The simulated discharges were calibrated using observed discharges at the Old Turnpike Bridge USGS station, and they were used to force a Hydrologic Engineering Center-River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) 2D model of the Fenton River watershed. The simulated stages were calibrated using observed stages at Old Turnpike Bridge USGS station to simulate flood maps in the mainstream of the watershed. The resulting use of HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS 2D models coupled with MRMS-QPE precipitation shows that these models set up is user-friendly. The model shows stability and the capacity to simulate flood maps along the whole mainstream of the Fenton River with good accuracy.
Evaluation of the SACZ index as a prognostic tool based on GFS forecasts
Authors:   Department of Meteorology, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-916, Brazil, da Fonseca Aguiar Louise ,   Laboratory of Monitoring and Modeling of Climate Systems (LAMMOC), Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, 156‑209, Brazil, Cataldi Marcio ,   Department of Meteorology, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-916, Brazil; Laboratory of Monitoring and Modeling of Climate Systems (LAMMOC), Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, 156‑209, Brazil, Marton Edilson ,   Department of Meteorology, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-916, Brazil; Laboratory of Monitoring and Modeling of Climate Systems (LAMMOC), Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, 156‑209, Brazil, Ribeiro Eric Miguel ,   Department of Meteorology, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-916, Brazil; Laboratory of Monitoring and Modeling of Climate Systems (LAMMOC), Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, 156‑209, Brazil, da Cunha Luz Priscila ,   Department of Meteorology, Geosciences Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-916, Brazil; Laboratory of Monitoring and Modeling of Climate Systems (LAMMOC), Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Niterói, RJ, 156‑209, Brazil
Published: August 2023

The South Atlantic Convergence Zone (SACZ) is an atmospheric phenomenon typical of summertime where a band of nebulosity causes intense or persistent rainfall in many regions of Brazil. SACZ episodes can be responsible for many natural disasters. Besides, the impacts of rainfall on water availability and consequently on the energy sector are extensive. The main objective of this study was to investigate the implementation of the SACZ index as an objective forecasting tool using input data from the Global Forecast System (GFS) model. Initially, we compared the index with the SACZ events identified by the Center for Weather Forecasting and Climate Studies (CPTEC ) from 2017 to 2021. Results showed that the index represented all events identified SACZs by CPTEC. Finally, we used data from the GFS 0.25 Degree from 2017 to 2021 to calculate Accuracy, Probability of detection, and False alarm ratio to evaluate the SACZ index as a prediction tool. Three thresholds are defined for the binary classification of a possible SACZ event. Results showed that above the most sensitive threshold (h1), within 10 days in advance, the sign of a possible SACZ can be detected. For the intermediate threshold (h2), a forecast of 96 h can detect a sign. For the most specific threshold (h3), the index can detect the event within 72 h in advance with a probability of detection of almost 90%. The SACZ index proved to be an efficient tool for detecting the dynamics of the phenomenon and can be used to assist operationally and in decision-making.
Application of Predictive Psychological Nursing in Outpatient Indwelling Needle Intravenous Infusion Nursing
Authors: Luo Nianhong , Chen Yan , Nie Yuhong , Chen Fei , Chang Wenjun
Published: August 2023

Objective: To explore the application effect of predictive psychological nursing in the nursing of outpatients with indwelling needle intravenous infusion .Methods: Select 80 patients who received intravenous indwelling needle infusion therapy in the outpatient department of our hospital from January 2022 to December 2022 as the research objects , and divided them into observation group and experimental group according to the different nursing plans received by the patients . 40 cases in each group. The observation group received routine nursing intervention, and the experimental group received predictive psychological nursing intervention. The puncture situation, psychological state level, self-care ability, adverse reactions and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups of patients .Results: The puncture success rate of the observation group was 72.5% (29/40), and that of the experimental group was 95.0% (38/40). The puncture success rate of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the observation group (P<0.05) ; The SAS scores and SDS scores of the treatment group after nursing were significantly lower than those of the observation group (all, P<0.05) ; the self-care skills, self-concept, self-responsibility, health knowledge and ESCA total scores of the experimental group after nursing were significantly higher than those of the observation group. group (all, P<0.05); the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was 25.0% (10/40), the incidence of adverse reactions in the experimental group was 7.5% (3/40), and the incidence of adverse reactions in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the observation group group (P<0.05); the nursing satisfaction of the observation group was 80.0% (32/40), and the nursing satisfaction of the experimental group was 100.0% (40/40), and the nursing satisfaction of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the observation group (P<0.05 ).Conclusion: The application effect of the predictive psychological nursing intervention model in the outpatient department for intravenous indwelling needle infusion therapy is significant. The implementation of this model can effectively improve the success rate of puncture, improve the patient's psychological state, improve the self-care ability of patients, and reduce the adverse effects of patients. Risk of reaction, so as to further obtain the satisfaction and recognition of patients and their families.
Nearshore Migrating Humpback Whales off Metropolitan Lima, Central Peruvian Coast, Underscore Potential Conflict with Fisheries
Authors: Van Waerebeek Koen , Barreda-Correa Elena
Published: August 2023

The notion that ‘Stock-G’ humpback whales off western South America are primarily deep oceanic migrators is poorly supported. We documented 66 land-based sightings from Pucusana, Lima Sur: 18 incidental (2002–2023) and 48 dedicated sightings during the northbound winter migration (June-July 2023), covering respectively 38 and 105 individual whales, despite a mean daily observer effort of only 58.7 min. Estimated distances from shore ranged 20–7,000 m (mean= 2,729 m) at depths 25–99 m, while 50% migrated at < 2,500 m (median) from shore. Several groups skirted the coastline from headland to headland. Of five southbound migrating groups, four included an adult with neonate; no northbound groups enclosed a neonate. Two cases of single juvenile/subadult whales moving multidirectionally and closely associated with large seabird feeding frenzies, were considered foraging also. In 2023, 94% of all northbound nearshore sightings occurred from 14 June-11 July, signalling the maximum threat period for interactions with coastal fisheries off metropolitan Lima. If migration is temporally and spatially predictable, effective mitigating measures should be feasible.
Investigating the Inhibitory Effects of Hydatid Cyst Fluid and its Antigens on Cancer Progression: A Review
Authors: Shojaeian Ali , Barati Nastaran , Motavallihaghi Seyedmossa
Published: August 2023

Hydatid cyst fluid is a complex biological substance consisting primarily of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, salts, enzymes, hormones, growth factors, immune modulators, and other bioactive molecules. Antigens, including antigen B (AgB) and antigen 5 family members (Ag5), have been identified in hydatid cyst fluid and have been shown to have the ability to inhibit cancer progression. The exact mechanisms by which these components exert inhibitory effects on cancer progression are not fully understood, but it is believed that they may influence multiple signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, and metastasis. In vitro studies have demonstrated that treatment with hydatid cyst fluid or specific antigens can inhibit cell growth, induce apoptosis, and suppress the migration of cancer cells. Animal model studies have also demonstrated significant inhibition of tumor growth, reduction in angiogenesis, and suppression of metastasis. Limited clinical studies have shown promising outcomes, including improved overall survival and reduced recurrence rates among breast cancer patients receiving AgB immunotherapy alongside standard treatment.
Learning by Heart or With Heart: Brain Asymmetry Reflects Pedagogical Practices
Authors: Schetter Martin , Romascano David , Gaujard Mathilde , Rummel Christian , Denervaud Solange
Published: August 2023

Brain hemispheres develop rather symmetrically except in the case of pathology or intense training.

As school experience is a form of training, the current study tested the influence of pedagogy on morphological development through the cortical thickness (CTh) asymmetry index (AI).

First, we compared CTh AI of 111 students aged 4 to 18 with 77 adults aged > 20. Second, we investigated CTh AI in the students, as a function of schooling background (Montessori or traditional). At the whole-brain level, CTh AI was not different between the adult and student groups, even when controlling for age. However, the pedagogical experience was found to impact CTh AI in the temporal lobe, within the parahippocampal (PHC) region. The PHC has a functional lateralization, with the right PHC having a stronger involvement in spatiotemporal context encoding, while the left PHC is involved in semantic encoding. We observed CTh asymmetry toward the left PHC for participants enrolled in Montessori schools and toward the right for participants enrolled in traditional schools. As these participants were matched on age, intelligence, home life, and socioeconomic conditions, we interpret this effect found in memory-related brain regions to reflect differences in learning strategies.

Pedagogy modulates how new concepts are encoded, with possible long-term effects on knowledge transfer.
Analisis perubahan lahan gumuk pasir akibat perkembangan sarana dan prasarana budidaya udang (studi kasus Kecamatan Petanahan, Kabupaten Kebumen)
Authors: Riyanto Alif , Soedwiwahjono Soedwiwahjono , Suminar Lintang
Published: August 2023

Gumuk pasir di Kecamatan Petanahan, Kabupaten Kebumen merupakan bagian dari gumuk pasir tipe barchan yang hanya terdapat dua di dunia, yaitu Indonesia dan Meksiko. Keberadaan lahan gumuk pasir mulai terdampak adanya sarana dan prasarana budidaya udang pada tahun 2015 sehingga perlu upaya konservasi gumuk pasir. Perubahan lahan gumuk pasir ditinjau dari luas dan bentuknya serta perkembangan sarana prasarana budidaya udang ditinjau dari petak tambak, gudang, unit pengelolaan limbah dan jaringan jalan produksi. Data di identifikasi dengan data survei lapangan tahun 2021 dan data citra satelit google earth tahun 2015, 2017, 2019 dan 2021. Hasil identifikasi menunjukkan perubahan lahan gumuk pasir dari tahun 2015-2021 sebesar 43,81% dengan klasifikasi sedang. Sementara itu, perkembangan sarana dan prasarana budidaya udang mengalami peningkatan rata-rata 84,22% dengan klasifikasi tinggi. Perkembangan sarana dan prasarana budidaya udang secara langsung mempengaruhi luasan gumuk pasir serta keberadaan sarana dan prasarana budidaya udang pada zona depan gumuk pasir secara tidak langsung mempengaruhi perkembangan gumuk pasir di Kecamatan Petanahan.
Kajian daya dukung permukiman Kabupaten Buleleng, Provinsi Bali
Authors: Putri Ni Nyoman Samitri , Wibawa I Komang Ardhinata
Published: August 2023

Kabupaten Buleleng yang merupakan kabupaten terluas di Provinsi Bali mengalami perkembangan perumahan yang cukup signifikan seiring waktu. Selain untuk memenuhi kebutuhan penduduknya, Kabupaten Buleleng juga mengakomodasi pengguna layanan pendidikan yang berasal dari luar kabupaten. Pengguna sarana pendidikan tersebut merupakan tambahan beban layanan pada kemampuan lingkungan untuk menampung kegiatan permukiman yang terjadi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui daya dukung permukiman di Kabupaten Buleleng. Data dikumpulkan secara primer dan sekunder dan dianalisis dengan metode deskriptif-kuantitatif. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis proyeksi penduduk, overlay kesesuaian lahan permukiman dan daya dukung permukiman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hingga 20 tahun ke depan, daya dukung permukiman Kabupaten Buleleng masih mampu menampung penduduk untuk kegiatan permukiman dengan nilai daya dukung terkecil berada di Kecamatan Busungbiu sebesar 3,55 dan terbesar di Kecamatan Gerokgak dengan nilai 18,65. Temuan ini dapat digunakan sebagai dasar pengembangan Kabupaten Buleleng pada setiap kecamatan.
Kawasan Alun-Alun Timur Pati sebagai lokasi relokasi pedagang kaki lima
Authors: Amalia Adinda , Rahayu Murtanti Jani , Utomo Rizon Pamardhi
Published: August 2023

Keberadaan pedagang kaki lima sebagai sub-sektor informal terlihat dominan pada kawasan perkotaan di Indonesia. Lokasi yang strategis menjadi faktor utama yang sangat diperhatikan oleh pedagang kaki lima dalam menjalankan usahanya. Pada umumnya, pemerintah daerah mengambil langkah pengelolaan untuk mengatur lokasi pedagang kaki lima. Seperti yang terjadi di Kabupaten Pati, pemerintah daerah setempat telah menentukan Kawasan Alun-Alun Timur Pati sebagai lokasi khusus bagi para pedagang kaki lima. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesesuaian Kawasan Alun-Alun Timur Pati sebagai lokasi pedagang kaki lima. Variabel penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kestrategisan lokasi, ketersediaan fasilitas pendukung, keberadaan aktivitas utama, serta kebijakan pemerintah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Analisis dilakukan melalui tiga tahap, yaitu skoring komponen kesesuaian, pembobotan variabel dengan teknik weighted product, dan analisis kesesuaian. Hasil penilaian kesesuaian sebesar 73,71% menunjukkan bahwa Kawasan Alun-Alun Timur Pati telah sesuai sebagai lokasi pedagang kaki lima.