bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resonance Acoustic and Colorimetric Characteristics of Wood in Old Structures
Authors:   Volga State University of Technology, Fedyukov Vladimir I. , Chernov Vasilii Yu. , Chernova Maria S. , Tsoy Olga V.
Published: December 2022

The reserves of resonance wood in the forests of the planet are limited, and in many countries they are completely absent, since it is formed only under certain habitat conditions in some trees with genetically determined properties. Therefore, the investigation of correlation between acoustic and colorimetric parameters of coniferous wood retreads has scientific and practical importance for the development of non-destructive methods of resonance material identification in the elements of old structures to reveal additional sources of raw materials. The article presents the results of complex dendro-acoustic and colorimetric studies of spruce and pine wood. The RGB levels for seasoned wood in the additive color model were found to be on average 12 % lower than those for recently harvested wood. The analysis showed that the interrelation of RGB levels with acoustic constant (K) is weak (r2 < 0.3) for all groups of seasoned wood samples. It was also found out that 39 % of the spruce samples and 23 % of the pine sapwood samples selected from the seasoned wood can be attributed to resonance wood, since their K ≥ 12 m4/kgs. Thus, old wooden structures made of spruce wood and pine sapwood to be slated for destruction due to the long term operation are of great practical interest as a source for producing resonance wood with unique dendro-acoustic properties. It was found that within the same wood species or part of a tree (sapwood, heartwood), the color remains constant, and only the tone varies. Although the results of the study of wood colorimetric properties and acoustic constant did not show a high level of correlation, the research in this area is still relevant. This result may be due to the imperfection of the color determination technique, namely the need to consider the different number and parameters of the annual rings that fall into the colorimeter measuring window. Overall, the results presented in this paper can be used in the development of new methods of express wood diagnostics in construction. For citation: Fedyukov V.I., Chernov V.Yu., Chernova M.S., Tsoy O.V. Resonance Acoustic and Colorimetric Characteristics of Wood in Old Structures. Lesnoy Zhurnal = Russian Forestry Journal, 2022, no. 6, pp. 164–177. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.37482/0536-1036-2022-6-164-177
Root System of Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera L.)
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Tyukavina Olga N. , Popova Ludmila F.
Published: December 2022

The research aims at studying the features of the balsam poplar root system in the conditions of Arkhangelsk. The relevance of the topic is determined by the poplar multifunctionality in urban conditions. The effectiveness of sanitation functions, phytoremediation, carbon sequestration, and sustainability of poplars is determined by their root system condition. Understanding the specifics of its structure will enable the selection and creation of conditions necessary for the successful growth of trees of this species. Studies of the root system structure, recording the number, diameter, and branching of roots of different orders were carried out on uprooted trees growing isolated as well as in groups. In public gardens, the length of poplar skeletal roots with their subsequent surface excavation was assessed using the Arbotom device with the Arboradix module. A strong foundation in the central part of the root system, formed of the overgrown core, buttress roots of the first order and fibrous roots, provides resistance of poplars to windthrow. The bending of first-order roots early in tree development creates a holding platform for the branch cuttings. The close group growth of poplars leads to “storeying” and deepening of the root system. Poplars growing in groups form a greater number of proximal roots with a smaller diameter compared to isolated growth. Thus, the average diameter of the base of the first-order roots in group growth is 11.5 cm; in single growth – 24.5 cm. The length of poplar skeletal roots in public gardens ranges from 2 to 9 m. Reducing the share of poplars in the plantation by 2.3 times together with a decrease in stand density by 2 times or track area by 2 times leads to an increase in the length of skeletal roots by 1.5–2 times and the formation of a more uniform root system. The results can be used in the design of urban green spaces. For citation: Tyukavina O.N., Popova L.F. Root System of Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera L.). Lesnoy Zhurnal = Russian Forestry Journal, 2022, no. 6, pp. 71–81. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.37482/0536-1036-2022-6-71-81
Ecological and Cenotic Activity of Species of the Middle Taiga Flora
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Konovalova Irina S. , Konovalov Denis Yu.
Published: December 2022

The control of the main weeds of forestry objects has always played an important role in forestry. The development of evidence-based measures, primarily in the areas of forest nurseries, relies on identifying the features of formation, functioning and activity of segetal plant species. The research aims at developing and adapting evidence-based approaches to the weed control in forest nurseries of the middle taiga zone of the European North by analyzing the ecological status of species in a particular agrophytocenosis and by differentiating species according to the nature of ecological and cenotic relationships. Data on plants was obtained in forest nurseries of Northwestern Russia. The diversity of plant communities was studied by route method throughout the forest agrocenoses, carrying out geobotanical descriptions of the ground cover. The projective cover of vascular plants was observed when describing the vegetation. The results revealed the following regularities: segetal flora is dominated by a group of predominantly weed species, consisting of eurytopic and active weed species (42 %); stenotopic and hemistenotopic plant species, the so-called typical or faithful complex species, represent 34 %; facultative plant species complete the series (24 %). The systematization of a large amount of scientific data became the basis for the theoretical substantiation and implementation in practice of monitoring the most active plant species in agrophytocenoses of forest nurseries. A comprehensive analysis of plant communities of forest nurseries allowed the authors to propose their floristic classification of vegetation. The presented classification considers all the floristic and ecological differences between the studied communities and can be used in the weed control in the northern part of the Russian plain. For citation: Konovalova I.S., Konovalov D.Yu. Ecological and Cenotic Activity of Species of the Middle Taiga Flora. Lesnoy Zhurnal = Russian Forestry Journal, 2022, no. 6, pp. 94–106. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.37482/0536-1036-2022-6-94-106
The usage of drugs with cerebrovascular activity in mice with reduced attention level
Authors: Sukhorukova N. A. , Salimov R. M. , Kovalev G. I.
Published: December 2022

The effect of picamilon (50 mg/kg/day), tropoxin (10 mg/kg/day) and LK-933 (9,3 mg/kg/day) on the behavior of CD-1 mice phenotypes with different attention stability in the "closed enriched cross maze" test after 6 days of intraperitoneal administration was studied. It was shown for the first time that in mice with native attention deficit drugs with nootropic and cerebrovascular activity improved attention. Observed effect was combined with changings of exploratory behavior parameters, motor activity and anxiety in both mice subpopulations. Obtained results allow to make an assumption about further experimental study of drugs with cerebrovascular properties in the attention deficit disorder model proposed by the authors.
Coisa Julgada nas Ações Ambientais: Efeito Rebus Sic Stantibus, In Utilibus e Competência Territorial
Authors: Dytz Marin Jeferson
Published: December 2022

A padronização do direito e a pausterização dos conceitos traduzem uma realidade nefasta da pós-modernidade. A pretensão espúria de quantificar resultados e imprimir à ciência jurídica uma tecnicidade cega sepulta o caráter personalíssimo que o direito, historicamente, deve carregar consigo. A  coisa julgada traduz um instituto que guarda consigo o caráter de finitude do processo, vetor da segurança jurídica. Nas ações coletivas, especialmente as de tutela ambiental, que cuidam de um direito intergeracional, a coisa julgada reclama um tratamento publicista, que rompa com a tradição individualista-patrimonial. A coisa julgada in utilibus, a consideração do rebus sic stantibus e a necessidade de estabelecer critérios diversos para a competência territorial nas ações coletivas de tutela ambiental ganham destaque nesse raciocínio.
Elementos para uma Reflexão Transdisciplinar do Direito Agrário
Authors: Ferro Rossi Álvaro André
Published: December 2022

A relação do homem com a terra e a formação de um ciclo produtivo foi um dos marcos mais importantes da história da humanidade, eis que permitiu a fixação dos grupos num local definitivo, fortaleceu o senso de sociedade, incrementou o direito de propriedade e contribuiu para o fortalecimento do comércio e formação de leis. Denota-se disso a relação do meio agrário com as mais diversas ciências, que é bem representada pela necessidade de ampliar-se o debate interdisciplinar, que, todavia, não se sustenta mais, merecendo maior atenção a transdisciplinaridade. Abordar-se-á assim alguns elementos de direito agrário, a questão da disciplinaridade e suas vertentes e a caracterização da transdisciplinaridade e sua relação com o direito agrário.
Moral e Direito nas Tanner Lectures de Habermas: um Modelo Processual de Moralização do Direito
Authors: Volpato Dutra Delamar José
Published: December 2022

Pode-se defender que o positivismo se caracteriza, principalmente, pela tese da separação entre direito e moral. Com tal tese, o direito passa a ser explicado seja de forma completamente independente de qualquer teoria moral seja, em sua quintessência, por algum tipo de positivismo moral, como aquele defendido por Kelsen. Habermas, um dos críticos do positivismo, restabelece a conexão entre direito e moral, operando desse modo o que se poderia chamar de moralização ou remoralização do direito. Pretende-se apresentar, neste estudo, o modelo das Tanner Lectures [1986]. Neste texto, Habermas defende uma relação de subordinação do direito à moral, não obstante, uma subordinação processual e não de conteúdos.
O Desafio do Juiz Constitucional
Authors: De Giorgi Rafaelle
Published: December 2022

Partindo de um conto de Kafka, o presente texto apresenta uma problematização do Direito Constitucional contemporâneo à luz de um referencial teórico sistêmico. Nessa perspectiva, a Constituição é observada operando como memória da unidade da diferença entre Política e Direito. Com efeito, as atuais preocupações da justiça constitucional deixam entrever que também na observação da Constituição têm penetrado, hoje, incertezas do futuro que soterram o velho otimismo das premissas liberais de um Estado de Direito. Sistemicamente, a Constituição constitui uma realidade, ou melhor, aquilo que ela interpreta como realidade. Nesse cenário, a função do juiz constitucional consiste em reativar continuamente este processo de construção da realidade, interpretando interpretações, redescrevendo descrições, reabrindo começos e reencerrando circularidades. Este texto procura demonstrar, assim, os desafios do juiz constitucional no processo de construção do real.
DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL À ÁGUA: O CONSUMO E A AGRICULTURA SUSTENTÁVEL PELO USO DOS SISTEMAS DE CISTERNA E BIOÁGUA FAMILIAR NAS REGIÕES DO SEMIÁRIDO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Lando Giorge Andre , Queiroz Alessandro Pelópidas Ferreira de , Martins Tiago Leal Catunda
Published: December 2022

A água é considerada um bem jurídico extremamente importante para todos os seres vivos, mas no que se refere a população situada nas regiões do semiárido brasileiro, a água tem um significado ainda maior, o de sobrevivência. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar a relação existente entre o direito fundamental à água e a utilização de tecnologias, como os sistemas de cisterna e bioágua, para o consumo e agricultura familiar sustentável. A concretização do direito à água poderá ser eficaz para agricultores das regiões do semiárido brasileiro, com a aplicação de cisternas e bioágua familiar, dois sistemas sustentáveis para o consumo de água e seu uso na agricultura. A legislação infraconstitucional regulamenta a utilização de cisternas para a captação e armazenamento das águas das chuvas de modo que as referidas águas sejam de boa qualidade para o consumo humano, bem como disciplina a aplicação do sistema de bioágua para a reutilização das águas cinzas, de forma que possam ser aproveitadas para a produção alimentar. Desse modo, verifica-se que a legislação está direcionada a promover não apenas o acesso à água, mas também o seu consumo consciente e sustentável.
El Derecho Agrario brasileño y su relación con el agronegocio
Authors: Querubini Albenir , Zibetti Darcy
Published: December 2022

El presente trabajo se propone analizar las relaciones jurídicas existentes entre el Derecho Agrario brasileño y el agronegocio (agroindustria o agribusiness ) y, a partir del análisis de los Orígenes y del estudio de su objeto, demostrar que las normas agrarias todavía constituyen la principal base normativa que regula las relaciones jurídicas del sector agrario brasileño.
SERVIÇOS AMBIENTAIS PROMOVIDOS PELOS POVOS E COMUNIDADES TRADICIONAIS: UM ENFOQUE SOBRE O PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL IMATERIAL
Authors: Wiencke Felipe , Lobato Anderson Orestes Cavalcante
Published: December 2022

A noção de serviços ambientais tem recebido significativo destaque nos novos enfrentamentos do direito ambiental. Contudo,a gama de serviços denominados culturais imateriais nãoraramente é negligenciada pela academia. Nessa esteira, o artigopropõe uma análise sobre esse grupo de serviços promovidos noâmbito dos povos e comunidades tradicionais. O diagnóstico deum quadro envolvendo o saber-fazer tradicional e a diversidadelinguística pode subsidiar futuros programas e políticasambientais.
COMPETITIVIDADE DA AGROPECUÁRIA BRASILEIRA: UMA ANÁLISE JUSECONÔMICA
Authors: Delgado Joedson de Souza
Published: December 2022

Este artigo analisa os aspectos juseconômicos da política macroeconômica relativa a competitividade no setor agropecuário brasileiro com base em dados de produção e do mercado agropecuário no período de 2009 a meados de 2014 e 2015. A pesquisa bibliográfica pressupõe que o crescimento setorial e suas políticas macroeconômicas interferem diretamente na vida das pessoas. Analisa-se aspectos dos dados do panorama e representação do agronegócio nas macrorregiões do País incluindo as interferências das exportações no desenvolvimento da economia e geração de empregos formais.  Os resultados evidenciam que o País é um dos principais players com a produção de grãos no mercado internacional.
GOBERNABILIDAD Y GOBERNANZA DEL AGUA COMO BIEN COMÚN DE LA NATURALEZA
Authors: VICTORIA Maria Adriana , VICTORIA María Adriana , VICTORIA María Adriana
Published: December 2022

El agua es un elemento transversal del desarrollo sostenible y en el desafío de erradicar la pobreza. Los recursos hídricos son indispensables para todos los seres vivos y para vivir en armonía y en equilibrio con el planeta y sus ecosistemas, que algunas culturas reconocen como "Madre Tierra". Por ello reviste importancia la implementación de una política pública del agua como bien común (BC) de la naturaleza, la que puede hacerse desde la gobernanza (concepto dinámico), en tanto trata sobre los procesos y mecanismos de interacción entre los actores gubernamentales y no gubernamentales, y la  gobernabilidad, que se refiere al estado resultante de la aplicación de estos mecanismos y procesos, como un fin de la administración. De ahí la importancia por plantear un análisis comparativo entre gobernanza y gobernabilidad del agua como BC, a partir de diversas conceptualizaciones. Con ello se pretende orientar la política del agua. No hay un modelo universal de gobernanza o de gobernabilidad, cada sociedad y relaciones institucionales imponen el modelo más adecuado para su funcionamiento, por lo que el debate sobre estos conceptos sigue abierto.
A LUTA CONTINUA: direito à terra e desafios a regularização fundiária de territórios de povos e comunidades tradicionais no Brasil
Authors: Brito Ciro de Souza
Published: December 2022

O acesso à terra para povos e comunidades tradicionais pode ser viabilizado por meio de diferentes modelos de regularização fundiária no Brasil. Todavia, esses modelos são disponíveis a priori na legislação e não costumam contemplar as reivindicações dos grupos. Quando são desenvolvidos a partir e conquistados pelas mobilizações dos grupos tradicionais, tendem a sofrer processos de apropriação pelo Estado e por agentes externos e logo deixam de atender as demandas originárias a que se destinavam. Nesse sentido, há muita luta pela frente, no que tange aos desafios à regularização fundiária no Brasil. E este trabalho propõe algumas reflexões teóricas sobre esse tema. Com abordagem qualitativa, emprega o método dialético e utiliza a técnica da pesquisa bibliográfica, em que se privilegiou obras a partir dos anos 2000 e dos ramos das ciências sociais e jurídicas. A ideia é pensar instrumentos jurídicos de regularização que atendam as reais demandas – especialmente a regularização integral dos territórios tradicionais - e evitar a apropriação das reivindicações dos grupos tradicionais. Resta aos povos e comunidades tradicionais, como afirmo no título, continuarem na luta, fortalecerem suas estratégias e renovarem suas forças.
O DESAFIO DA CONCRETIZAÇÃO E EFETIVA PROTEÇÃO DOS DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS EM TEMPOS DE CRISE DA PÓS MODERNIDADE
Authors: Amorim Renata Alves
Published: December 2022

A realidade global contemporânea, seus novos rearranjos sócias, políticos  econômicos  permitiram novos debates sobre a compreensão da performance do Estado Democrático de Direito, do conteúdo constitucional e da sistemática de proteção de direitos fundamentais, pois embora o princípio da preservação da dignidade da pessoa humana tenha adquirido o status normativo mais significativo já percebido, os desafios da modernidade como o agravamento de desigualdades, de mazelas sociais, e instabilidades econômicas e políticas, acabam por fomentar frustrações sistemáticas quanto às expectativas democráticas frente à realidade social, que geram inquietações relevantes quanto ao desafio da efetiva concretização e proteção dos direitos fundamentais na sociedade. Busca-se portanto, evidenciar a paulatina recepção desses direitos fundamentais no ordenamento jurídico ocidental, sua essencialidade e progressiva positivação como guião emancipatórios em prol do desenvolvimento social, com a finalidade de propor uma releitura paradigmática conforme o posicionamento de Boaventura de Sousa dos Santos e sua interpretação crítica sobre tal problemática, na tentativa de corroborar o papel fundamental tanto do Estado Democrático de Direito como da sociedade civil na renovação do caráter emancipatório do direito.
A USUCAPIÃO COLETIVA COMO INSTRUMENTO PARA EFETIVIDADE DA POLÍTICA URBANA CONSTITUCIONAL NO TOCANTE AO DIREITO SOCIAL À MORADIA.
Authors: Ferrari Faganello Célia Regina , De Azevedo Galdino Arthur Thálisson , Costa Eduardo Henrique
Published: December 2022

Este trabalho consiste em averiguar o Ordenamento Jurídico Brasileiro em busca de mecanismos/meios que orientem a Política Urbana constitucional no tocante à promoção do direito fundamental social à moradia. Tem-se por parâmetro a inovação legislativa advinda do Estatuto da Cidade, o qual fez incidir no mundo jurídico o instituto da usucapião coletiva. Ver-se-á, nesta pesquisa, a cooperação dos entes relacionada ao Princípio do Federalismo. Todos eles deverão trabalhar com os esforços em prol do desenvolvimento comum. Observar-se-á, também, a importância dada ao Município, de tal forma que ficou instituído o Plano Diretor como instrumento básico da política de desenvolvimento e de expansão urbana. Apresentar-se-á nesta pesquisa, portanto, o caráter social do Direito. Será observado o instituto da Usucapião Coletiva como forma de proporcionar a efetividade da Política Urbana Nacional no tocante ao direito social fundamental à moradia. Aglutina-se, aqui, a função social, o Princípio da Solidariedade e o bem comum culminando no direito à moradia, este previsto constitucionalmente.
Sex Determination from Hand Dimensions in a South Indian Population
Authors: J. S. Arun Kumar  , A. Karthikeyan  , Mohamed Asardueen S
Published: December 2022

The aim of this research was to generate a standard formula for estimating sex in the South Indian population fromhand anthropometric measurements. Sex is one most important and foremost criteria in establishing the identity ofan individual. The present study comprised a sample of 300 healthy individuals (150 males and 150 females). Thedatabases for Hand Length, Hand Breadth and Hand index were analysed using IBM SPSS (Statistical Package forSocial Sciences, Version 20.0) computer software. The issue of sex discrimination can be very complicated in casesof intersex, bodies in an advanced state of putrefaction, mutilated & fragmentary remains in which it is commonto recover dismembered & peripheral parts of the body. It was realized that anthropometric measurements ofthe hand have been a very useful tool in sexual identification. Hand length and hand breadth show statisticallysignificant male – female differences at p < 0.0001. Hand Breadth was found as best predictor of sex in comparisonwith hand length. Sectioning point confirms that cut-off point below and equal to 44 is suggestive of male handwhereas those above 44 were considered as female hand.
Retrospective Study of Pattern and Medicolegal aspects of Sexual Offence Cases reported at a Government Tertiary Care Hospital in Tamil Nadu
Authors: S. Saravanan  , K. Priyatharsini  , R. Sangeetha
Published: December 2022

Background: Women and off late children are being more vulnerable group for sexual assault which causes severeand irreparable damage to the physical and more so to the mental health of the victims. As per the recent data,woman faces a rape attempt every two hours and a case of assault with intent to outrage the women’s modesty isreported every six minutes.Aim: To analyze the pattern, social aspects and medico legal implications of sexual offence cases reported to agovernment medical college hospital in South India.Methodology: A retrospective record based study by analyzing the data of the past three years was conducted inthe department of forensic medicine and toxicology at Tanjore Medical College and Hospital (TN). A total of 185sexual assault victims data were analysed in our study. Data of the subjects related to their age, marital status,time of the assault, accompanying trauma and the report of the medical examination which were recorded in theregister were noted and analysed. All the data regarding accused which were entered in the register were alsonoted.Results: The minimum age of the rape victim was 6 years and the maximum age was 60 years with a mean ageof 17.5 years. The mean age of the accused was 27.7 years. Majority (89.7%) of the rape victims was known butnot relative for the accused. Majority of the victims educational status was higher secondary. Penovaginal wasthe most commonest type of sexual assault conducted on the victims and the commonest place of crime was theresidence of the accused. Injury to the hymen is the most common type of physical injury occurred among thevictims. The average time interval between the rape incidence and the first medical examination was 24 days.Conclusion: Wide spread education and awareness regarding sex and moral values is the need of the hour whichis to be taught both at college and at school level. The government and the society have to work unitedly to endsexual abuse on females
Study of Fingerprint Pattern in Relation to Gender and Blood Grouping amongst the Medical Students of GMC Srinagar
Authors: Insha Chishti  , Ukshan Shah  , Farida Noor  , Arsalaan F Rashid
Published: December 2022

A study was conducted on MBBS students in GMC Srinagar. A total of 100 students was included in the study ofboth genders. A proper informed consent was taken from participants. For collection of fingerprint, a tabulatedproforma was be used. Black printers ink was used for creating an imprint by rolling the finger on ink and thenon paper (rolling method) A cello tape was used to seal the print and a magnifying lens was used for aiding inobservation. Imprints from all ten fingers were collected. Information about blood groups was collected fromstudent identity card. In a few cases where the information was not known, blood grouping and Rh typing wasconfirmed by slide agglutination method using antiserum A, antiserum B and anti serum D. The aim of the studywas to find out the correlation between gender, fingerprint and blood grouping in students of GMC. Results: Wenoted that majority of the subjects belonged to blood group O (37.2%), followed by B+ve(24.5%) and A+ve(23.5.Maximum subjects (97%) were Rh positive. The rest were Rh negative. Females had highest percentage of loops(44%) followed by whorls (41%). Males had the highest percentage of whorls (55.5%) closely followed by loops(39.4%).Blood group O-ve is correlated to fingerprint whorl followed by AB+ve with whorls and B+ve with loops.A+ve is correlated to whorls and O+ve with whorls and B-ve with whorls. Blood group A showed highest whorls(45.4%) followed by loops (41.25%) and arches (10.42%). Also males had predominantly whorls (44.2%) followedby loops (39.4%) and females had predominantly loops(44.29%) followed by whorls (41.7%). the purpose of thisstudy is to correlate the relationship between various patterns of fingerprints, gender and “ABO” blood groupsand “Rh” blood types in students of GMC Srinagar. Conclusion: blood group, fingerprint and gender can only beassessed independently to secure identity if an individual.
Assessing Time Since Death by using Changes in Electrolytes in C.S.F and Vitreous Humour in Bodies Subjected to Autopsy
Authors: Rama. V  , Uthayakumar R
Published: December 2022

Death is an unpredictable truth in every one’s life. Death can be broadly classified as natural and unnatural.Medicolegal experts are concerned only with unnatural deaths. My study was aimed to estimate time since death(TSD). TSD is done grossly using various factors, to narrow down the limit of margin of error I assessed changes inelectrolytes in Cerebro spinal fluid and vitreous humour in bodies subjected to autopsy. The study was conductedon 100 cases brought for medicolegal autopsy. I concluded as there is definite relation in the values of electrolyteswith relation to the post-mortem interval or time since death.
Autopsy Findings of Endocardial Fibroelastosis in an Adult
Authors: Razuin R.  , Nur Amirah MA  , Mardiana AA
Published: December 2022

Background: Endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) is commonly presented with diffuse endocardial thickening due todeposition of collagen and elastin, usually affecting the left ventricle of the heart. Case presentation: A 59-year-oldgentleman who had no known medical illness had collapsed while performing house chores at home. Autopsyexamination showed cyanosed lips and nail beds. The heart weighed 360 gm with distinct presence of whitish,firm and thickened endocardium of the left ventricle. The anterior descending coronary artery showed an almostcomplete occlusion by atheroma, in keeping with coronary artery disease. Mild pulmonary oedema was present.Histological examination revealed fibroelastosis forming plaque-like covering of the inner ventricle, with patchymyocardial fibrosis. Numerous ‘heart failure’ cells were present in the intraalveolar spaces. Conclusions: Thiscase showed remarkable autopsy findings of EFE in adult with evidence of congestive heart failure episodes inhis lifetime.
A Study on Medico Legally Significant Blunt Thoracic Trauma
Authors: Gunathilaka M.M.A.C  , Kitulwatte I.D.G  , Handun Wijewardena  , Gunathilaka K.M.T.B  , Chanuka Dissanayake  , Ruchini Jayathilake  , Pabasara Wijeratne
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Thoracic trauma (TT) accounts for significant mortality and morbidity. Blunt thoracic trauma is reported more frequently than sharp force trauma, where motor traffic collisions account for the majority. Addressing medico-legal issues is often a challenge in TT. The purpose of this study was to evaluate blunt chest trauma from a medico-legal point of view.Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted based on case records of the victims (living and dead) of TT over three years presented to a Teaching Hospital and a District General Hospital in Western Province.Results: There were 248 living patients and 195 deceased. Road accidents accounted for TT in 236 (53.3%), followed by 166 (37.5%) assaults. Out of the deceased, 89% had a very short survival period. “Multiple chest injuries” was the cause of death in 83 (42.5%) dead, and 91 (46.7%) died due to TT. Road accidents accounted for N=71 (78% of deaths due to TT). Out of the live patients, 87 (35.8%) had grievous or above-category injuries to the chest, and victims of assault were commonly having non-grievous injuries with a significant association (p<0.001). A total of 175 (39.5%) had rib fractures, and 125 were following motor traffic accidents.Conclusions: Blunt TT accounts for significant mortality and morbidity, with the most common circumstances being road accidents. Most of them come under a severe category of hurt with a short survival period among the dead.
Assessment of Serum cholinesterase and Serum Creatinine Phosphokinase Levels in Organophosphorus Poisoning Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre of Northern India
Authors: K.K. Gupta  , Somesh Srivastava  , Kauser Usman  , S.C. Chaudhary
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Poisoning with Organophosphorus compounds is an important global health problem, possibly the most common acute poisoning in developing countries. This study was done to correlate the severity of acute organophosphorus poisoning with serum cholinesterase and serum creatine phosphokinase level.Materials and Methods: A Prospective observational clinical study was done on 42 patients suspected of Organophosphorus poisoning of age >15 years admitted to the emergency unit at a tertiary healthcare center in northern India. Serum cholinesterase levels and serum Creatinine phosphokinase levels were estimated at the time of admission in all patients and the severity of Organophosphorus poisoning was assessed according to Peradeniya Organophosphorous Poisoning (POP) Scale.Results: In this study, among 42 patients of acute organophosphorus poisoning 32(76.2%)were males and 10(23.8%) were females. Our study authors observed a significant correlation between the severity of poisoning categorized by the POP scale and the serum cholinesterase and Serum CPK level at the time of the patients’ initial presentation. Also found that there was a significant correlation between serum cholinesterase and serum CPK with the outcome of the patients.Conclusion: In our study severity as well as outcomes of OP poisoning was directly correlated with serum cholinesterase level and serum Creatinine phosphokinase.
Anthropometric Measurement of Face Index in Adult Malay Population
Authors: Thin Thin Aung  , Husni Ahmed Abdullah Al-Goshae
Published: December 2022

Abstract and Aims: Anthropometry is notable for its suggestions in, human anatomy, forensic science, andphysical human studies. The purpose is to determine the facial morphologic value differences between ethnicgroups and indices among three unique races in Malaysia.Materials and methods: The cross-sectional study was led on 420 people (80 Malay male, 80 Malay female,60 Indian male, 70 Indian female, 60 Chinese male and 70 Chinese female) in the age range 18-45 years. In thisstudy digital caliper was utilized to identify the nasal landmarks. This research was conducted that the mean ofvariables were statistically significant differences in nose measurement scores among adult Malay population. Allthe average independent variables were measured and compared whether differs at the same time among race.Results: It was discovered that total face height measurements were remarkably smaller in Chinese compare toMalay and Indian. But there was no significant difference between Malay and Indian for total face height. Themeasurements of upper face height were smaller in Chinese compare to Indian and Malay. The measurementsof upper face height were larger in Malay compare to Indian. The face width was remarkably larger in Chinesecompare to Malay and Indian. But there was no major difference in Malay and Indian for face width parameters.Total face height, upper face height and face width measurement are huge larger in male than female.The face shape of Chinese was hypereuriprosopic which was short and wide while shape of Malay and Indianwere intermediate. The face shape of Malay was Euriprosopic and Mesoprosopic. The face shape of Indian wasMesoprosopic and Leptoprosopic. There was not a significant difference in face index between male and female.Conclusion: The statistically significant difference in facial measurement and face index were found among adultMalay population.
PREVALENCE OF CERVICAL HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE IN FMC ASABA, NIGERIA
Authors: Nkiruka R Ukibe  , Chinedum C Onyenekwe  , Chidimma O Nwosu  , Ofia Anya Kalu  , Ezinne G Ukibe  , Blessing C Ukibe  , Isaac P Emeje
Published: December 2022

Background: Cervical Human Papillomavirus infection prevalence varies with differentenvironments. Knowledge of this will help in some cervical cancer interventions such as earlyand continuous screening. This study is aim at determining the prevalence of cervical HPVinfection among women of childbearing age attending Federal Medical Center Asaba, Nigeria.Materials and methods: A total of 99 consenting women aged between (20 -45) years wererandomly recruited and screened for HPV infection using virtual inspection by acetic acid (VIA)method. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain the demographic characteristics, biodata and reproductive history of the participants. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSSstatistics version 21. Results: The result shows that 21(21.21%) out of 99 women thatparticipated in the study were VIA positive. 16(76.19%) out of the 21 HPV infected womenshowed cervicitis, 4(19.05%) had cervical polyps, 1 (4.16%) had invasive cervical cancer while,1(4.16%) of the participants had HPV only. Age-specific prevalence was highest among the agegroup 36 – 40 years with age groups 20 – 25 and 41-45 having the same value. Conclusions:HPV prevalence rate is high among the study population especially in women of aged between(36-40) years. Early commencement of sexual intercourse among others was associated withHPV positive. Advanced and effective method of screening is highly recommended in lowincome settings. Urgent and adequate interventions is recommended for regular HPV screeningamong women of reproductive age to reduce the spread of cervical cancer.
The Early Cretaceous mesofossil flora of Catefica, Portugal: angiosperms
Authors: Friis Else Marie , Crane Peter R. , Pedersen Kaj Raunsgaard , Mendes Mário Miguel , Kvaček Jiří
Published: December 2022

Angiosperm mesofossils are described from the Lower Cretaceous Almargem Formation exposed near the village of Catefica, Portugal, and are thought to be of Aptian-early Albian age. The mesofossil assemblage from Catefica is diverse and, in addition to the angiosperms described here, also contains a rich assemblage of non-angiosperm fossils, including leafy axes of bryophytes and lycopsids, lycopsid and salvinialean megaspores, and sporangia, sori and leaf fragments of ferns. There are also twigs, cones, cone scales, seeds and sporangia of several kinds of conifers. Other seed plants include 11 species of chlamydospermous seeds and vegetative axes related to the BEG group (Bennettiales-Erdtmanithecales-Gnetales). In terms of the number of plant fragments identified, angiosperms are most abundant in the Catefica assemblage and account for more than half of all specimens. Angiosperms also dominate in number of species, but because the non-angiosperm fossils have not been studied in detail the total number of species in the flora is not yet established. Sixty-seven species of angiosperms are recognized. Angiosperm diversity is mainly at the level of non-eudicots, including ANA-grade angiosperms, Chloranthaceae and magnoliids. Remains of chloranthoid angiosperms are especially common, both in the number of specimens and in number of species recognized. About 40 % of the specimens, and more than 25 % of the species are chloranthoids. Remains of magnoliid angiosperms (Magnoliales, Laurales, Canellales, Piperales) are also prominent among the angiosperms. Eudicots are subordinate: only 3–4 % of all angiosperm specimens can be assigned confidently to eudicot angiosperms. Five new genera and six new species of angiosperms are established (Canrightia foveolata sp. nov., Elasmostemon paisii gen. et sp. nov., Endressistemon cateficensis gen. et sp. nov., Ibericarpus cuneiformis gen. et sp. nov., Proencistemon portugallicus gen. et sp. nov., Valvidistemon globiferus gen. et sp. nov.). Several other new taxa are also described, but not formally named.
New species of Zamites from the Cenomanian of the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin
Authors: Kvaček Jiří
Published: December 2022

Zamites pateri J.Kvaček is described as a new member of the Bennettitales from the Cenomanian of the Peruc-Korycany Formation, Bohemian Cretaceous Basin in the Czech Republic. It comes from fluvial sediments exposed in the Pecínov quarry. It is compared to Zamites bayeri J.Kvaček from the Peruc-Korycany Formation, from which it differs in having pinnae attached to the dorsal part of the rachis and in cuticular details, particularly in having costal zones narrower than intercostal zones, stomata orientated always perpendicularly to the leaf margins and a thinner adaxial cuticle. Epidermal characters, particularly sunken stomata and numerous papillae underpin the mesophytic/xerophytic nature of the plant fossil.
A modified, step-by-step procedure for the gentle bleaching of delicate fossil leaf cuticles
Authors: Howell Mariah M. , Gossmann Rolf , Gee Carole T.
Published: December 2022

Cuticular analysis has long been used by palaeobotanists for the identification of fossil leaves, and a variety of chemical procedures has been developed to extract and prepare fossil cuticles. However, even commonly used solutions may be too harsh for the preparation of extremely delicate cuticles. Here we offer a step-by-step protocol for the preparation of fragile conifer cuticles using sodium hypochlorite, otherwise known as household bleach. Conifer needles from the Miocene lignites of the Adendorf and Hambach open-mine pits in western Germany were prepared using a mild solution of this oxidizing agent. The cuticles had proven to be too fragile for most maceration chemicals, including Schulze’s reagent, which even disintegrated the cuticles that were given a protective coating. However, it was discovered that trimming the leaf margins and damaged areas prior to a short exposure to 5–10% sodium hypochlorite solution resulted in the good preparation of the cuticle. Furthermore, this modified method allowed for the preparation of large areas of leaf. While this procedure may not be suitable for all cuticles, it is offered here as an easy and gentle method for preparing extremely delicate conifer cuticles that are destroyed by other chemicals and protocols.
POLITICAL, LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TENDENSIES IN THE EXECUTION OF PUNISHMENT IN THE FORM OF IMPRISONMENT IN RELATION TO CONVICTED WOMEN IN POST-SOVIET CORRECTIONAL COLONIES PERIOD
Authors: Вера Александровна Щетнева,
Published: December 2022

В постсоветский период (с 1991 г.) в уголовно-исполнительной системе России происходили как позитивные, так и негативные изменения. В статье исследуется определенные тенденции, которые сложились в политико-правовом и организационном аспекте в отношении правового положения осужденных женщин, особенностей порядка исполнения наказания в виде лишения свободы в исправительных учреждениях в указанный промежуток времени (более чем 30 лет). Автором в ходе подготовки научной статьи использованы теоретические методы исследования (анализ, синтез, аналогии, индукции, дедукции, обобщения), практические (частные) методы исследования (наблюдение, беседа и интервьюирование, сравнительно-правовой, историко-правовой). В завершение делается вывод о том, что специфику исполнения наказания в исправительных учреждениях в отношении осужденных женщин определяет психофизиологический фактор.

The post-Soviet period (since 1991) for the penal system of Russia is characterized by both positive and negative moments. Under these conditions, the formation and development of the institution of execution of punishment in the form of imprisonment against convicted women in correctional colonies took place. The period of time we are studying (more than 30 years) allows us to trace certain trends that have developed in the political, legal and organizational aspect in relation to the legal status of convicted women, the peculiarities of the procedure for the execution of sentences in the form of imprisonment in correctional institutions. During the preparation of the scientific article, the author used theoretical research methods (analysis, synthesis, analogies, induction, deduction, generalization), practical (private) research methods (observation, conversation and interviewing, comparative legal, historical and legal).
The corrosion characteristics and electrochemical conservation treatment for an archaeological lead ossuary from Jordan
Authors: Abu Baker Ahmad N.
Published: December 2022

This study investigates the composition and corrosion of a lead ossuary excavated from the archaeological cemetery located on the site of the Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan. It also presents its conservation treatment using the potentiostatic reduction method. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and scanning electron microscopy/ energy dispersive X–ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) analyses showed that the ossuary was made from a relatively pure lead metal. Examination of the corrosion products using X–ray diffraction (XRD) and SEM/EDX analyses indicated the presence oxides, carbonates and chlorides of lead as the main corrosion products on the ossuary. The metallographic examination showed a cast α-Pb dendritic microstructure. A linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) scan for a small fragment from the ossuary in a sodium sulfate solution allowed identifying the working conditions to reduce the corrosion products to lead metal. Chronoamperometry (CA) techniques helped to monitor the reduction process and determine its completion. The potentiostatic methods showed an excellent effectiveness in determining treatment parameters and monitoring the reduction process of the corrosion products on the ossuary and to prevent over-treatment. The reduced ossuary was finally coated with Paraloid B72 to prevent corrosion reoccurrence in the poor environmental conditions of the storage area.
Does Brief Mindfulness-Based Interventions Improve Sport-Related Performance? A Systematic Review
Authors:   University Putra Malaysia Physical Education, Cao Shudian , Geok Soh Kim , Samsilah R , Sun H , Lam Soh Kim , Liu J
Published: December 2022

Review question / Objective: This review aims to know whether brief mindfulness-based interventions could Improve sport-related performance. Eligibility criteria: 1. Full-text article published in English or Chinese 2. Participants who reported mindfulness experience were no more than 5% of total sample size3. Study used the brief mindfulness-based intervention in experimental group4. Without mindfulness intervention in control group5. Outcome measures are sport-related performance6. randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomized controlled trials (nRCTs) and non-randomized non-controlled trials (nRnCTs) with two or more groups and single-group trials.
Los pepenadores y el tiradero de basura de la Sierra de Guadalupe (Tultitlán, México). Estudio de la Geografía de las Emociones centrado en el asco
Authors: Toscana Aparicio Alejandra
Published: December 2022

Desde la perspectiva de la Geografía de las Emociones estudiamos el caso del tiradero de residuos sólidos de la Sierra de Guadalupe, en Tultitlán, México, nos centramos en el asco y su relación con la dinámica del basurero y la vida de los pepenadores. Se revisa la emoción de asco y algunas de las principales explicaciones que hay en torno a la misma. Presentamos brevemente la problemática de la basura, para seguir con las condiciones de vida de un grupo de personas que viven y/o trabajan en las inmediaciones del tiradero. Finalmente exploramos la relación entre la basura, el asco y el territorio. Encontramos que esta emoción incide en la configuración del territorio; y que la basura y el asco parecen ir unidos para unos, mientras que para otros, la basura es fuente de empleo y de vida.
Modal Ventura Dan Perkembangan UKM Yang Listing di Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Sofia Myrna , Wulandari Kiki , Tan Firwan , Bachtiar Nasri , Putra Febriandi Prima , Hidayat Muhammad
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze SMEs that have successfully listed on the IDX and are backed up by venture capital companies in the period 2019 to 2021. Using the quantitative descriptive method, it was obtained that in 2020 one startup company that was successfully listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange using an Acceleration board and backed up by venture capital, namely PT. Cashlez Worldwide Indonesia (CASH) with Mandiri Capital Indonesia as a venture capital company which is a subsidiary of Bank Mandiri Indonesia. The CASH company experienced a very significant development when viewed from changes in the number of assets, revenue, labor and profitability in the period before, during and after the IPO.
Provjera metrijskih svojstava Advanced Measures of Music Audiation E. E. Gordona među studentima neglazbenicima u Hrvatskoj
Authors: Nikolić Lidija
Published: December 2022

Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati metrijska svojstva testa Advanced Measures of Music Audiation E. E. Gordona (1989) na uzorku studenata u Hrvatskoj kojima glazba nije glavni predmet studija. Istraživanje je provedeno sa studenticama odgojiteljskog studija na Fakultetu za odgojne i obrazovne znanosti u Osijeku (N = 235). Deskriptivni pokazatelji AMMA testa i normalnost raspodjele rezultata na hrvatskom uzorku ne odstupaju od rezultata dobivenih prilikom standardizacije na američkom uzorku i poljskom uzorku kod studenata kojima glazba nije glavni predmet na studiju. Utvrđeno je kako koeficijent pouzdanosti AMMA testa izračunat split-half tehnikom iznosi 0,87, a dobivene su i visoke vrijednosti interkorelacija između ukupnog testa te Tonalnog (r = 0,88) i Ritamskog subtesta (r = 0,87). Niže vrijednosti indeksa težine i diskriminativnosti (< 0,20) najslabija su svojstva primjene AMMA testa na hrvatskom uzorku. Promatrajući ukupnost istraženih metrijskih svojstava, može se zaključiti kako je AMMA test pouzdan mjerni instrument za uporabu procjene auditivnih glazbenih sposobnosti kod studenata neglazbenika u Hrvatskoj.