bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Porque no todos los porque son iguales
Authors: Fernández Rubiera Francisco José
Published: November 2023

Un rasgo que carateriza claramente al asturiano es que los clíticos pueden aparecer en diferentes posiciones en los contextos matrices. Este artículo va un paso más allá y discute un rasgo que ha recibido mucha menos atención: la aparición de esta misma alternancia en la posición del clítico en contextos subordinados introducidos por «porque». A diferencia de la explicación aducida, una pausa entonativa para explicar la enclisis en estos contextos no es una afirmación correcta, en tanto que se encuentra dicha pausa en datos de corpus orales. Por el contrario, se arguye que la enclisis en este contexto se manifiesta como resultado de la interpretación de la oración subordinada, así como de su estructura interna. Se distinguen así dos tipos de contextos subordinados causales introducidos por «porque» en asturiano, «subordinadas del enunciado» y «subordinadas de la enunciación». Sin embargo, más que centrarnos únicamente en diferencias externas para distinguirlos, nos centramos en sus diferentes estructuras internas. Argumentamos que mientras que un «porque» siempre presenta una aserción, por la cual este elemento se legitima en el núcleo Fuerzaº en la periferia izquierda oracional, el otro «porque» puede presentar o no una aserción, y por tanto «porque» se puede legitimar en Fuerzaº o en Finitudº. Las diferentes posiciones que ocupa «porque» pueden explicar de forma natural las alternancias enclisis/proclisis que encontramos. Si «porque» está en Fuerzaº y por tanto se presenta una aserción en la oración subordinada, la enclisis aparece cuando no existe un elemento que legitime la proclisis. Si no se presenta una aserción, «porque» se legitima en Finitudº en la periferia izquierda, lo cual bloquea el movimiento verbal como último recurso y manifiesta exclusivamente proclisis. Este análisis explica tanto las diferentes interpretaciones de oraciones encabezadas por «porque», así como la posición del clítico. Una breve reseña de cómo estos dos tipos de «porque» se diferenciaban históricamente concluye este artículo, mostrando cuán relevante es el asturiano en los foros y discusiones lingüísticos, puesto que tanto los datos como las estructuras internas que este idioma manifiesta son únicos y clave para comprender estos contextos subordinados.
Carauterístiques de la escritura de la canción tradicional asturiana
Authors: Braga Corral Héctor
Published: November 2023

De la lliteratura escrita n’asturianu hai una cronoloxía granible que contrasta cola probetaya conocencia del usu musical que se fai d’esta llingua. Ello ye pola mor d’una escasa documentación medieval y d’una oralidá na tresmisión musical qu’entá prevalez anguaño. Esti artículu repasa l’estáu bibliográficu de la música en llingua asturiana —en partitures y grabaciones— afitando les carauterístiques llingüístiques qu’espeyen esos trabayos pioneros, pruyendo d’apurrir lluz a dellos mecanismos fonolóxicos y lexicolóxicos arreyaos nes melodíes más vieyes qu’entá caltién la memoria oral del pueblu asturianu: les asturianaes. Asina, va facese too ello per aciu d’exemplos analizaos y roblaos col envís d’atalantar los problemes del pasu oralidá-escritura nel terrén musical y facer biltar la conocencia d’una rica fenomenoloxía malapenes estudiada n’obres d’enclín científicu y académicu.
Nuevos escritos de Krüger: más datos sobre la fala senabresa a entamos del sieglu XX
Authors: Lajo Xuan Xosé
Published: November 2023

Na siguiente fastera d’esti trabayu desplíquense los conteníos de les carpe- tes de Krüger a les que se refier esti trabayu. Dase tamién una llista de les llocalidaes nes que Krüger fixo la so investigación y apúrrese tamién un ín- diz de los conteníos de les carpetes, la cantidá de fueyes de caúna y dellos exemplos de les mesmes. Pa finar dase un pequeñu averamientu a los estudios que se tán faciendo sobre estos documentos.
Na siguiente fastera d’esti trabayu desplíquense los conteníos de les carpe- tes de Krüger a les que se refier esti trabayu. Dase tamién una llista de les llocalidaes nes que Krüger fexo la so investigación. Apúrrese tamién un in- diz de los conteníos de les carpetes, la cantidá de fueyes de cada una y de- llos exemplos de fueyes de les mesmes. Pa finar dase un pequeñu escazu de los estudios que se tan faciendo sobre estos documentos.
Amlodipine-induced pedal edema with bilateral lower limb cellulitis: A case report
Authors: Varghese Leena Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

Amlodipine stands as a third-generation 1,4 Dihydropyridine (DHP) Calcium Antagonist, showcasing remarkable selectivity for vascular smooth muscle. It exhibits minimal impact on heart rate, without inducing negative inotropic or electrophysiological alterations. Amlodipine recommended for Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Stable Angina management, this Case Report delves into a prevalent adverse event associated with its use: Pedal Edema. In comparison to other Antihypertensive Medications, Amlodipine displays a heightened incidence of Pedal Edema. This case report details the situation of a 65-year-old male patient who is dealing with Hypertension. Over a span of 4 years, the patient had been on oral Amlodipine 5 mg, which led to the development of Pedal Edema. The symptoms saw resolution upon cessation of the medication, followed by a switch to an alternative Antihypertensive regimen. This study deepens our comprehension of Amlodipine's effects and facilitates early identification and mitigation of major adverse drug responses among patients.
Comparison of Goldmann applanation tonometer with Huvitz non-contact tonometer
Authors: Gupta Kanav , Kritika  , Gupta BK , Tarun Soni
Published: November 2023

: Glaucoma has been established as the second leading cause of blindness as blindness due to glaucoma is untreatable. Glaucoma screening is very important step to prevent visual loss and for screening intraocular pressure measurement plays an important role.

: The study aims to compare the Goldmann applanation tonometer with Huvitz non-contact tonometer.

: This was a cross-sectional study conducted for a period of 3 months March 2023 to May 2023. 200 patients were included in the study taking care of exclusion criteria. The study was started after getting permission from the institutional ethics committee. Patients were randomly taken and they underwent NCT and GAT. The values of both were compared and analysis was done using STATA and SPSS software.

: The study includes 200 patients who underwent GAT and NCT. The age group ranges from 21-45 years. The IOP values showed that the mean value in the GAT group was 15.54 mmHg and that in the NCT group was 17.255 mmHg. So, the mean value shows that the values obtained from NCT are higher than those obtained from GAT. The mean IOP in the NCT group is 1.715 mmHg higher than that in the GAT group. The study has a p-value of 0.001.

: Both the above methods are frequently used for the measurement of IOP. NCT is an easy and less time-consuming method that is used more frequently. But the study concludes that the results of NCT are not as accurate and should be rechecked with those of GAT in cases with borderline values before starting workup of glaucoma.
The distribution of near point of convergence, near point of accommodation and their association with interpupillary distance in young adults- A cross sectional study
Authors: Bandhu Seema Dutt , Pawar Smita Atul , Garg Sahil , Yukta  , Rahman Mohammad Hifz Ur
Published: November 2023

Vergence dysfunctions and accommodation anomalies are the main causes of asthenopic symptoms. These may be related to differences in the anthropometric measurements.

The anthropometric measurements have a significance in understanding human physical and physiological variations. This study was carried out with the purpose of measuring the near point of convergence (NPC), near point of accommodation (NPA) and to determine their association with interpupillary distance (IPD) in a population of North-western India.

This was a cross sectional study carried out on young adults of 18-22 years age group. The NPC and NPA were measured with a Royal Air Force (RAF) scale. Distance IPD was measured with a ruler and autorefractometer. The results were analysed statistically to study the relation of the variables with each other.

The average IPD of the study population was 62.18 mm, IICD was 29.65, NPC was 6.55 cm, NPA was 9.42 cm. The correlation between IPD and IICD was 0.15 (weak). The correlation between IPD and NPC was found to be 0.18, correlation between IPD and NPA OD was 0.35 and the correlation between IPD and NPA OS was 0.30, which all were statistically weak.

The anthropometric measurements of the study population were similar to those reported by other studies on the Indian population. The correlation between NPA and IPD and that between NPC and IPD was found to be weak.
Evisceration with primary orbital implant in endophthalmitis/ panophthalmitis
Authors: Kadir Syeed Mehbub Ul , Akbar Mohammad Abid , Ullah Shah Muhammad Aman , Amiruzzaman Md. , Bhowmik Narayon Chandra , Maurya Rajendra Prakash , Haider Md. Golam
Published: November 2023

To describe the outcome of Evisceration with the primary orbital implant in non-seeing eyes with and without ocular infection (endophthalmitis/panophthalmitis). 

 A prospective, nonrandomized comparative case series research was performed from 2019 to 2022. Patients with the least postoperative follow-up of 6 months were included in the study. One seventy-three eyes of one seventy-three patients were included. Group A involved the infective patients, and Group B included all noninfective blind eyes. Nonporous PMMA implants were used for all cases, and the main outcome measure was the successful retention of the primary implant. All types of complications and satisfactory prosthesis fitting were also observed. 

The mean (±SD) age was 45.689 ± 11.34 years, with males (53.2%) predominant. All except 11 cases could retain the primary implant successfully. Primary orbital implants were exposed in nine (5.2%) cases (four in Group A and five in Group B), and Extrusion of the primary orbital implant occurred in two (1.1%) cases, and all extrusion occurred in Group A. One hundred fifty-six (90.2%) patients underwent successful prosthesis fitting with better cosmesis. The difference in major complications like implant exposure and implant extrusion between the groups was not statistically significant (P value equals 0.0879, Fisher exact test). 

 Evisceration with a primary orbital implant is feasible in both infective (endophthalmitis/ panophthalmitis) and noninfective blind eyes. It provides a better postoperative cosmesis to the anophthalmic socket.
Brecha de género en los ingresos laborales en Venezuela: un análisis de su evolución en el periodo 1993-2021
Authors: Chalup Miguel , Serrate Liliana , Urquidi Manuel
Published: November 2023

La brecha de ingresos laborales entre hombres y mujeres en América Latina es un obstáculo para lograr la igualdad de género y el desarrollo sostenible. En Venezuela, esta brecha persiste a pesar de que las mujeres en muchos casos tienen un mejor perfil laboral que los hombres, lo que sugiere la posible existencia de sesgos de género. Se encontró una diferencia de ingresos heterogénea a favor de los hombres en la mayoría de las ocupaciones, si bien se aprecia un leve cambio a favor de la equidad en la persistente brecha de ingresos entre los trabajadores y trabajadoras del sector informal. Para analizar la brecha de género en los ingresos laborales en Venezuela entre 1993 y 2021, en este estudio se utilizan las Encuestas de Hogares por Muestreo (EHM) y la Encuesta Nacional de Condiciones de Vida (ENCOVI) armonizadas por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) y se presentan dos metodologías para estimarla: la descomposición Blinder-Oaxaca y la de Ñopo. El análisis en el tiempo a lo largo de más de dos décadas sugiere la existencia de sesgos de género como uno de los factores no explicados de la brecha. El análisis también muestra una paulatina reducción en la brecha total de ingresos laborales entre hombres y mujeres en la década de 1990 para luego presentar una tendencia creciente a partir del comienzo del siglo XXI. Esto indica que se requieren esfuerzos adicionales para comprender la disparidad registrada. Si bien el análisis muestra variaciones en la brecha total, por lo general estas se relacionan con la brecha explicada (derivada de las dotaciones de los individuos en educación, experiencia laboral, edad) y no con una reducción de la brecha que no puede ser explicada por estas variables y que podría estar asociada a normativas diferenciadas por género, prejuicios, sesgos, discriminación u otros factores que deben determinarse para poder establecer políticas que permitan su reducción.
Integração tecnológica na educação infantil: perspectivas e desafios da prática docente
Authors: Franco de Aquino Jayne Cristina , Dias Caetano Luís Miguel
Published: November 2023

A inserção cada vez mais intensa das tecnologias digitais no cotidiano das crianças suscitou modificações na forma como brincam, interagem e se apropriam do conhecimento, acessando conteúdos digitais antes mesmo de dominarem o código escrito. Essa realidade impeliu ao contexto educacional novos desafios, que se assentam na integração das TDIC na Educação Infantil, sobretudo, no que corresponde à restruturação das práticas de ensino. Nessa proposição, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar a concepção dos professores de Educação Infantil da rede pública de Ensino de São Miguel/RN, referente aos contributos das TDIC para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Metodologicamente, fundamentou-se na abordagem de natureza mista, com recurso à técnica de estudo de caso e aplicação de questionário a 45 docentes do município. Os resultados evidenciaram que, embora os professores reconheçam as vantagens educativas no uso de tecnologias digitais tanto a nível do ensino quanto da aprendizagem, sua utilização ainda acontece de forma restrita. As concepções mostram-se ainda divergentes quanto aos contributos das TDIC. Em conclusão, notou-se um grupo heterogêneo quanto às visões preestabelecidas em relação ao uso de tecnologias, e que as poucas referências à inserção tecnológica nas escolas do município apresentam-se na contramão das orientações trazidas pelos documentos reguladores da Educação Infantil.
A reparação das chances perdidas. Sua recepção no Código Civil e Comercial argentino
Authors: Márquez José Fernando
Published: November 2023

A chance, como bem reparável, é a frustração da oportunidade futura, incerta e provavelmente suficiente, para obter lucro ou evitar um perigo e para a qual a vítima estava em situação jurídica adequada para aspirar à obtenção desses benefícios. A fim de avaliar a existência da chance, podem ser empregadas como critério as regras utilizadas para determinar o nexo de causalidade entre o fato e o dano, de modo que será indenizável quando, provavelmente, de acordo com o curso normal e ordinário das coisas, tiver se materializado o lucro ou o perigo tiver sido evitado. Para determinar o montante da indenização, deve-se estimar o maior ou menor grau de probabilidade de ocorrência da oportunidade, com base em elementos técnicos ou em experiências verificáveis. O Código Civil e Comercial argentino, em vigor desde 1º de agosto de 2015, admite expressamente a reparação deste item, o que constitui uma notável novidade na legislação moderna.
Para uma Análise Ética da Sociedade Global - Direito, Utilitarismo e Economia
Authors: Andreucci Álvaro Gon , Raimundo Renato Martins
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é apontar as razões pelas quais a Análise Econômica do Direito, escola de pensamento que privilegia o uso das premissas da Economia na interpretação e aplicação das Leis, deve ser tratada apenas como uma dentre outras formas que podem ser utilizadas para o patrocínio das decisões de cunho jurídico. Através da visão utilitarista e capitalista do mundo ocidental, alicerce da Análise Econômica do Direito, será realizado um estudo sobre os limites morais do mercado e suas consequências para a sociedade de consumo. Com o objetivo de demonstrar alternativas viáveis para a boa manutenção da vida em sociedade, privilegiando as instituições democráticas e a sustentabilidade econômica, este artigo traz à tona questões importantes sobre uma estratégia discursiva que, na sua essência, privilegia interesses econômicos dominantes. A metodologia de pesquisa utilizada foi a análise bibliográfica e o método dialético, através do confronto de ideias antagônicas para a reconstrução da interpretação da realidade.
A decisão da Suprema Corte dos Estados Unidos sobre o casamento entre pessoas do mesmo sexo: Obergefell v. Hodges
Authors: Ribeiro Raphael Rego Borges
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo, estudou-se o caso Obergefell v. Hodges, no qual a Suprema Corte dos Estados Unidos (SCOTUS) discutiu a proteção constitucional ao casamento entre duas pessoas do mesmo sexo. Usou-se em primeiro lugar o método historiográfico, com consulta a fontes primárias, quais sejam, os repositórios de decisões da SCOTUS; e em segundo lugar a consulta à literatura especializada, em especial artigos científicos em periódicos jurídicos estadunidenses. Observou-se que a SCOTUS, por uma maioria de 05 a 04, em opinião redigida pelo Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, compreendeu que a Constituição estadunidense obriga que os estados tanto celebrem casamentos entre pessoas do mesmo sexo quanto que reconheçam casamentos homossexuais celebrados em outra jurisdição. Verificou-se que, embora celebrada de modo geral pelo seu resultado, a decisão é bastante criticada até mesmo pela doutrina progressista, em especial por seu foco excessivo no casamento, em prejuízo de outras modalidades de família, e por não construir suficientemente a base para a devida proteção da população LGBT contra discriminação em outras matérias. Observou-se ainda que, após o julgamento de Obergefell, tem havido aumento na aprovação popular ao casamento entre pessoas do mesmo sexo, bem como melhora no bem estar da população LGBT adulta.
A novel ferroptosis-related gene signature associated with cuproptosis for predicting overall survival in breast cancer patients
Authors: Zhang Xiaoyu , Zhang Qunchen
Published: November 2023

Purpose Ferroptosis and cuproptosis are both metal-dependent regulated cell death that play an important role in cancer. However, the expression patterns and the prognostic values of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) associated with cuproptosis in breast cancer (BC) are largely unknown. This study aims to explore the prognostic value of cuproptosis-related FRGs and their relationship with tumor microenvironments in BC. Methods The clinical and RNA sequencing data of BC patients from TCGA, METABRIC and GEO databases were analyzed. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis was used to establish prognostic signatures based on cuproptosis-related FRGs. The overall survival between risk subgroups was assessed by Kaplan-Meier analysis. The changes in risk score during neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and differences in immune cells, immune checkpoints, and drug sensitivity between risk subgroups were also analyzed in this study. Results A successful development of a prognostic signature based on cuproptosis-related FRGs in the TCGA cohort was achieved and it was validated in the METABRIC cohort. Gene set enrichment analysis results revealed the enrichment of steroid biosynthesis and ABC transporters in the high-risk group. Moreover, the signature was also found to be associated with immune cells and immune checkpoints. Lower risk score in patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and higher sensitivity of the high-risk group to AKT inhibitor VIII and cisplatin was also observed. Conclusion Cuproptosis-related FRGs can be used as a novel prognostic signature for predicting the overall survival of BC patients. This can provide meaningful insights into the selection of immunotherapy and antitumor drugs for BC.
Educación y COVID-19: análisis de las políticas educativas en el Perú
Authors: Ortiz Portocarrero Alier , Egúsquiza Loayza Rafael , Iguiñiz Echeverría Manuel
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la respuesta del sistema educativo peruano para asegurar el derecho a la educación de las personas en el marco de la emergencia por el COVID-19, así como las consecuencias que se generaron. Dentro del enfoque cualitativo, se utilizó la técnica del análisis cualitativo de documentos (QDA) y el análisis temático como estrategia de análisis. La muestra incluyó 16 documentos oficiales que emitió el gobierno en materia de política educativa durante la pandemia. Los resultados muestran que el sistema educativo respondió a la emergencia con un conjunto de políticas y estrategias de carácter reactivo y provisional, orientadas a garantizar la continuidad del servicio educativo, principalmente a través de la educación a distancia. Además, las medidas del gobierno contemplaron los aspectos pedagógicos y curriculares para la emergencia, así como los tecnológicos y de gestión docente; aunque, sin un plan que considere las condiciones reales de conectividad de la población estudiantil. La discusión de los hallazgos muestra que el Estado se enfrentó al desafío de la falta de equipamiento y de conectividad de los docentes y estudiantes, especialmente de poblaciones vulnerables y de zonas rurales, sumado a la prolongación de la pandemia. Ello agravó la desigualdad en el acceso al servicio educativo, lo que constituye la vulneración del criterio básico del derecho a la educación.
Driving protocols: the possibility of using routing protocols in autonomous transport
Authors: Wróbel Radosław Stanisław , Sroka Zbigniew , Sierzputowski Gustaw , Dimitrov Radostin , Mihaylov Veselin , Ivanov Daniel
Published: November 2023

Removing the human factor from transport (in the direct sense) is still a plan, reaching into the future. However, this plan does not require so much imagination - autonomous vehicles can already be found on the roads. Currently, they are not only autonomous, but also independent, i.e. decisions about traffic parameters are made in the vehicle. In the future, with more autonomous vehicles, there will be a need to connect them with a communication network, which will eliminate a number of telematic problems. It remains an open question how to make this network? Is it based on the modern Internet network? What and which data will be necessary to achieve the “right relations” between autonomous vehicles (hosts of network)? The article presents one aspect of the mentioned problem; the amount of data generated by an autonomous vehicle is presented in the light of the processing capabilities of modern ICT systems.
Salomonia cantoniensis Lour. (Polygalaceae) - A New Distributional Record for Southern India
Authors: Mahesh Y , Rasingam L , Ramana M. Venkat
Published: November 2023

Salomonia cantoniensis Lour. (Polygalaceae) is reported here as additions to the flora of Southern India from Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh. Detailed descriptions along with photo plate are provided for its easy identification.
Notes on the Pygmy form of Mnesithea granularis (Poaceae)
Authors: Siddabathula Nagaraju , Kabeer K.A.A.
Published: November 2023

The morphological features of pygmy form of Mnesithea granularis (L.) de Koning & Sosef distributed in different parts of India are compared with the normal form along with colour photographs.
Odisha bonaccordensis (Orchidaceae), A New Species from Western Ghats of Kerala, India
Authors: Prasad Kothareddy , Jalal Jeewan Singh , Agrawala D. K.
Published: November 2023

A new species of Odisha (Orchidaceae), O. bonaccordensis is described from the Western Ghats of Kerala, India in the sub-family Orchidoideae. The article deliberates on the exclusivity of the proposed new species with pertinent material and diagnostics. Also, an illustration and photo plates are presented to depict the morphology of new species.
Rediscovery of Impatiens laticornis C.E.C. Fisch. (Balsaminaceae), a Stenoendemic and Critically Endangered Species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India
Authors: Tharani R. , Murugesan M. , Ravichandran V. , Karthik B. , Anusuba V.
Published: November 2023

Impatiens laticornis C.E.C. Fisch. (Balsaminaceae), a stenoendemic and critically endangered species has been rediscovered from the type locality, Mukurthi National Park, a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India after a gap of 92 years. The type was collected by Edward Barnes in 1929. Nomenclatural citation, detailed description based on fresh plant materials, phenology and notes on its actual range of distribution are provided here along with illustration and colour photo plate, for its easy identification and future reference.
On the Occurrence of Tripogonella minima (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India
Authors: Siddabathula Nagaraju , Arigela Ravi Kiran , Kabeer K. Althaf Ahamed , Dey Sangita
Published: November 2023

The occurrence of Tripogonella minima in India is discussed and the erroneous identity of Tripogon purpurascens as Tripogonella minima is rectified here
A Review on Taxonomy and Allied Issues in Cycas beddomei Dyer, a Narrow Endemic from the Southern Eastern Ghats, India
Authors: Nethaji K. , Venkat Ramana M. , Sankara Rao M. , Venu P.
Published: November 2023

Cycas beddomeiÂ DyerÂ is known from the Cuddapah, Chittoor, and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh. Its habitats are confined to the southern Eastern Ghats in these districts at specified elevations. Issues concerning its identity, typification, distribution, conservation and CITES status are reviewed. Its IUCN red list status is reassessed. The population size of the mature individuals was estimated at 2.05 lakhs; the AOO was 36. 10 sq km (3610 ha) and EOO at 1768 sq km. The species was designated under the â€œEndangeredâ€ category. The species is well adapted to frequent forest fires with its well-established underground stem, a unique feature, not seen in the other cycads.Â
Extended distribution of two endemic Crotalaria species to Telangana state, India
Authors: Ravi Gollamandala , Reddy Allam Vijaya Bhaskar , Anjaneyulu Paradesi , Veeranjaneyulu Dasari
Published: November 2023

Two endemic Crotalaria species viz., Crotalaria sandoorensis Bedd. ex Gamble and Crotalaria vestita Baker of the family Fabaceae have been reported first time from the Telangana state. Nomenclatural citation, detailed description and phenological data along with distribution map, pictorial data and herbarium voucher numbers have been provided here to facilitate easy identification and future references.
Floral diversity of Panchalingeshwar: A sacred hill of Odisha, India
Authors: Pal Birendra , Tudu Sabita , Sahu Sudam C.
Published: November 2023

Sacred hills are the repository of important plant germplasm resources, which need special attention from the conservation point of view. The Panchalingeshwar hill at Balasore district of Odisha is enriched with various plant species that are economically, medicinally and commercially important. The aim of the present study is to document the plant species diversity of Panchalingeshwar hill and classify them into different life forms for studying the biological spectrum of the hill. A total of 204 plant species belonging to 174 genera and 60 families were documented, among which Fabaceae (27 species) was the most specious family followed by Poaceae (15 species), Apocynaceae (12 species), Malvaceae (12 species), Asteraceae (11 species) etc. Biological spectrum study revealed that Phanerophytes was the dominant life form accounting for 42.15% (86 species) of all species in the area, followed by Therophytes 36.27% (74 species), Chamaephytes 12.25% (25 species), Hemicryptophytes 5.39% (11 species), and Cryptophytes 3.92% (8 species). Biotic interference and invasion of alien weed species played a negative role on the native species of the area. Therefore, it is suggested to conserve and protect this sacred hill prior to local extinction of the important species.
First Record of Spirotaenia erythrocephala (Mesotaeniaceae, Zygnematales) to Phycoflora of India
Authors: Vianny Animica F. , Palanisamy M.
Published: November 2023

The phyco-floristic exploration on aquatic habitats of Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, divulged the incidence of the species Spirotaenia erythrocephala Itzigs. of Mesotaeniaceae, from Chinnar river, Sadivayal for the first time in Indian waters. A detailed description, nature of habitat and its distributional pattern are discussed in this communication. The comparative taxonomic keys with Indian taxa and colour photo plate are provided for better understanding.
The Genus Orotpetium Trin. in India
Authors: Siddabathula Nagaraju , Singh Rajeev Kumar , Arigela Ravi kiran , Kothareddy Prasad
Published: November 2023

A taxonomic revision of the Indian species of Oropetium Trin. (family Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae) is presented here. Detailed descriptions, coloured photo plates, distribution, ecological data and identification keys to the species are provided.
A Report on the Botanical Nomenclature Course
Authors: Griffith M Patrick , Francisco-Ortega Javier , Gandhi Kanchi N.
Published: November 2023

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Notes on the correct identity of Phalaenopsis arunachalensis (Orchidaceae)
Authors: Sengupta Sanchayita , Agrawala Dinesh Kumar , Bhattacharjee Avishek , Deori Chaya , Maity Debabrata , Choudhury Suptotthita
Published: November 2023

The recently described species Phalaenopsis arunachalensis K. Gogoi & K. Rinya has been reduced to synonymy under Phalaenopsis braceana (Hook.f.) Christenson. The authors of P. arunachalensis have compared the taxon with the morphologically similar Phalaenopsis taenialis (Lindl.) Christenson & Pradhan but have not taken into account P. braceana to which the taxon is alike. The affinities of P. braceana and P. taenialis have been discussed.
Floristic inventory of plant communities in selected Indian civil airfields
Authors: Jeevith S. , Raj P.N. Anoop , Karunakaran P.V. , Pramod P. , Ashiq P.P. , Joy Angel , Sowmiya M. Sri
Published: November 2023

The present study aimed to assess the floristic composition and plant diversity of selected eight Indian civil airfields. Overall 241 species were identified from the study sites, which belong to 179 genera and 51 families. The major life form recorded in the airfield was herbs (66.39%) followed by trees (14.11%), shrubs (12.03%), and climbers (7.47%). Surat has the highest species richness among the eight airfields with 104 species, followed by Agartala (96 spp.), Coimbatore (91 spp.), Ahmedabad (59 spp.), Indore (57 spp.), Patna (45 spp.), Bhopal (44 spp.), and Kannur (33 spp.). The study also documents 150 species of invasive alien plants in the selected Indian civil airfields. The observations in the study will help airport managers to take precautionary actions for vegetation management in airfields.
As percepções de egressos da pós-graduação da Universidade de Brasília sobre o grupo focal
Authors: Freitas Erika  Rodrigues de , Dantas Otília Maria Alves da Nóbrega Alberto , Silva Simone Conceição Rodrigues da
Published: November 2023

Introdução: a pesquisa em tela tem como objetivo analisar as percepções de estudantes egressos do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação da Universidade de Brasília sobre o uso do grupo focal na pesquisa qualitativa. Objetivos: como objetivos específicos, propomo-nos: a) discutir o uso do grupo focal como instrumento de coleta de dados, b) compreender como o grupo focal tem sido aplicado no campo educacional. Consideramos que entender esta técnica e sua aplicação, bem como as percepções dos egressos em relação ao seu uso na pesquisa, é de grande valia para refletir sobre a escolha dos instrumentos e elaboração das fases da pesquisa de campo. Metodologia: o estudo encontra-se ancorado por uma metodologia de cunho qualitativo, tendo como técnica a Análise do Discurso Crítica, para materializar as informações coletadas nos discursos dos sujeitos. A pesquisa pautou-se por um estudo de campo, tendo como instrumento um questionário aplicado a 08 estudantes egressos do PPGE/UnB. Para o embasamento teórico, foram utilizados autores que discutem o grupo focal. Resultados: o estudo nos permitiu compreender o conceito de grupo focal e como realizar a sua aplicação na pesquisa qualitativa. Conclusão: em relação às percepções dos egressos, os resultados demonstraram que o grupo focal, apesar de ser um instrumento que exige maior planejamento para aplicação, se mostra capaz de proporcionar maior riqueza de informações, de detalhes e de significados, trazendo as particularidades do objeto estudado a partir da interação entre os sujeitos.
Avaliação da aprendizagem no ensino superior/curso de Pedagogia
Authors: Silva Francisco Canindé da , Diógenes Brenda Chaves
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Para a realização deste trabalho acerca de práticas de avaliação da aprendizagem no curso de Pedagogia da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, opta-se por realizar um mergulho com todos os sentidos nos cotidianos dos professores e alunos. Objetivo: Para tanto, objetiva-se perceber acontecimentos avaliativos que se caracterizam relevantes ao debate envolvendo a formação do pedagogo/professor em contextos não autorizados. Metodologia: Para que este processo seja possível, assume-se a abordagem das pesquisas nosdoscom os cotidianos, na busca por desinvisibilizar, valorizar e potencializar práticas avaliativas fugidias, desviantes e astutas, capazes de driblar regras e produzir aprendizagens. Fundamentados em concepções democratizantes de educação e avaliação, realizam-se mergulhos nos cotidianos, registrando, por meio do Diário de Pesquisa, práticas outras que se traduziam em acontecimento avaliativo. Resultado: Como principais achados, percebeu-se uma diversidade de maneiras outras de avaliar, vivenciadas nos cotidianos do curso, expressando-se como práticas possíveis de reflexão crítica e desenvolvimento da autonomia docente no processo de formação inicial de professores no curso de Pedagogia. Conclusões: As práticas de avaliação consideradas marginais e desinvisibilizadas pela ação indiciária assumida pelos pesquisadores não somente apontam para processos formativos emancipatórios, mas também colaboram na construção de uma identidade profissional docente dinâmica e capaz de articular o que não é visível e mensurável à lógica dominante de educação.
Relasi Insan Pers dan Politik: Studi tentang Kandidasi Margiono pada Pemilihan Bupati Tulungagung Tahun 2018
Authors: Sandra Fatchurika Kartika
Published: November 2023

The press and politics have different patterns of relations, and involve certain actors in them. This study aims to find out and analyze the relationship between the press and politics from Margiono, former Chairman of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) and the influence of this relationship on Margiono's candidacy process as a candidate for Regent of Tulungagung Regency in 2018. This research uses qualitative methods with interviews as primary data collection method with the theoretical framework of candidate selection Reuven Hazan and Gideon Rahat is used to analyze the candidacy process. This research found that Margiono's candidacy process was carried out exclusively and centralized so that personal affinity, leadership and persona of Margiono could become his capital in the candidacy process.
Introduction of the Hepatitis B Vaccine - Birth Dose: Methods of Improving Rates in a Milieu of Vaccine Hesitancy
Authors: Belle Jarvis Shivon , Fenton-Lee Tessy , Christie Celia D C , Small Sinéad
Published: November 2023

The Hepatitis B virus, chronically infects over 240 million persons worldwide. The Hepatitis B vaccine is 90% effective in preventing perinatal transmission if the first dose is given within the first 24 hours of life followed by a minimum of 2 subsequent doses. In October 2021, Antigua and Barbuda, through it’s only public hospital - the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, instituted a hospital based Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose policy. Timely birth dose coverage was 72% and total birth dose coverage 81%. 10.5% of parents refused the hepatitis b – birth dose, of which 76% either felt uncomfortable or preferred to wait. 100% of babies born before arrival received timely vaccine administration, likewise 100% of Hepatitis B exposed babies were vaccinated, with 83% of them receiving the Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin. A maternal Hepatitis B surface antigen result was available for 90.4% of mothers. Barriers to timely birth dose administration included vaccination hesitancy, gaps in healthcare worker knowledge, and the consistent supply of Hepatitis B vaccine. Instituting a quality improvement team, health information system, robust educational efforts, and addressing barriers will make achieving the WHO programmatic targets of eliminating mother to child transmission of hepatitis B by 2030 possible.
Research on Measuring Methods and Influencing Factors of Spatial Damage Degree of Historic Sites: A Case Study of Three Ancient Cities in Shanxi, China
Authors: Zhao Bing , Han Weicheng
Published: November 2023

Historic sites are important components of every city's cultural history because they preserve rich historical knowledge and distinctive values passed down from previous generations to the present. Due to the progress of urbanization and modernization, many historic sites face pressure from damage and transformation. In this paper, a method for assessing cultural heritage damage was developed to measure the extent of spatial damage in historic sites. Using sample data obtained in Xiyang, Qixian, and Xiaoyi, all historic cities in Shanxi Province, Mainland China, and combined weights were estimated using the Delphi technique and the CRITIC weight method. Following this, the Spatial Damage Degree Model (SDDM) based on K-means cluster analysis and K-nearest neighbor (KNN) classification was developed. The findings show that the model efficiently solves the problem of assessing spatial damage levels in historic sites. Through multiple linear regression analysis, it was shown that the damage to historic sites was predominantly caused by three factors: natural erosion, construction damage, and planning and policy. SDDM was used to calculate the spatial damage levels of historic sites, allowing conservators to fully comprehend the features and concerns related to historic sites. As a result, more scientific and rational preservation approaches may be developed, improving the efficiency of historic site restoration and conservation and encouraging the sustainable development of urban and rural heritage.
Single-Cell Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Development-Specific Networks at Distinct Antral Follicle Stages in Sheep Oocytes
Authors: Song Yukun , Zhang Nan , Zhang Yu , Wang Junlan , Lv Qi , Zhang Jiaxin
Published: November 2023

The development of the ovarian antral follicle is a complex, highly regulated process. Oocytes orchestrate and coordinate the development of mammalian ovarian follicles, and the rate of follicular development is governed by a developmental program intrinsic to the oocyte. Characterizing oocyte signatures during this dynamic process is critical for understanding oocyte maturation and follicular development. Although the transcriptional signature of sheep oocytes matured in vitro and preovulatory oocytes have been previously described, the transcriptional changes of oocytes in antral follicles have not. Here, we used single-cell transcriptomics (SmartSeq2) to characterize sheep oocytes from small, medium, and large antral follicles. We characterized the transcriptomic landscape of sheep oocytes during antral follicle development, identifying unique features in the transcriptional atlas, stage-specific molecular signatures, oocyte-secreted factors, and transcription factor networks. Notably, we identified specific gene and signaling pathways in each antral follicle stage that may reflect oocyte quality and in vitro maturation competency. Additionally, we discovered key biological processes that drive the transition from small to large antral follicles, revealing hub genes involved in follicle recruitment and selection. Thus, our work provides a comprehensive characterization of the single-oocyte transcriptome, filling a gap in the mapping of the molecular landscape of sheep oogenesis. We also provide key insights into the transcriptional regulation of the critical stages of antral follicular development, which is essential for understanding how the oocyte orchestrates follicular development.
A Study on Analytically and Numerically Analysis of a Cylindirical Component Using Autofrettage
Authors: OYMAK Murat , ÖZCAN Burak , YILDIRIM Halil , ÇELİK Veli
Published: November 2023

In this study, the autofrettage method, which is used to increase the durability of cylindrical parts, was applied to a barrel made of steel material according to the AISI 4340 standard. Assuming that the barrel works continuously under the pressure of 400 MPa, optimum autofrettage was performed. The stresses occurring on the barrel before and after autofretage were calculated. Additionally, analytical equivalent stress values (Von-Mises) formed on the part's wall were compared with numerical analysis results obtained with a commercial finite element program ANSYS®, and their compatibility was examined.

As a result of the calculations and analysis performed, it was observed that autofretage has positive effect on increasing the pressure carrying capacity of the barrel. After autofrettage the cylindrical part, it was determined that the Von-Mises stress values formed in the part wall changed and these stresses took the lowest value at a point (elastic-plastic interface). It has been evaluated that this point gives the optimal autofretage pressure value for a certain operating pressure. After the autofrettage application, it was determined that the Von-Mises Stress value in the barrel wall decreased by 25.27 % and the pressure carrying capacity of the barrel increased without any design or dimensional change. It has been seen that the analytical and numerical analysis results are consistent with each other, and it is expected that this study will guide and contribute to the studies to be conducted on increasing the strength or lightening the weight of the parts.
Nanocarbon: Structures, Properties, Applications
Authors: Eletskii Alexander V.
Published: November 2023

This review contains a popular presentation of the history of carbon nanostructure discovery, a short description of the main approaches to production and investigation of such objects and consideration of the most perspective ways of their applied usage.
Single Image Super Resolution using Deep Residual Learning
Authors: Fernando Xavier N , Illanko Kandasamy , Hassan Moiz
Published: November 2023

Single Image Super Resolution (SSIR) is a problem in computer vision where the goal is 1 to create high-resolution images from low-resolution ones. It has important applications in fields 2 such as medical imaging and security surveillance. While traditional methods such as interpolation 3 and reconstruction-based models have been used in the past, deep learning techniques have recently 4 gained attention due to their superior performance and computational efficiency. This article proposes 5 an Autoencoder based Deep Learning Model for SSIR, in particular, a light model that uses fewer 6 parameters without compromising performance. The down-sampling part of the Autoencoder 7 mainly uses 3 by 3 convolution and has no subsampling layers. The up-sampling part uses transpose 8 convolution and residual connections from the down sampling part. The model is trained using a 9 subset of the VILRC ImageNet database. The model is evaluated using quantitative metrics PSNR, 10 SSIM as well as qualitative measures such as perceptual quality. PSNR and SSIM figures as high as 11 76.06 and 0.93 are reported.
Innovation and Sustainability in Business Turbulence: Navigating the ‘Now Normal’ through Value Co-creation
Authors: Gbadamosi Ayantunji , Madichie Nnamdi O , Mogaji Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

The devastating effects of COVID-19 permeates virtually all aspects of life across geographic boundaries. As the lockdown is eased, and reinstated, across many parts of the world, attention is now shifting towards how to navigate the ‘now normal’ rather than the ‘next normal,’ of doing business with a view to achieving sustainable development. This study highlights some of the challenges and opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in times of crisis such as COVID-19. Conceptual by orientation, the study provides a broad overview of trends in crises times, drawing upon a range of qualitative accounts. The overarching message is the current direction of travel for MSMEs in sustaining their bottom-line, not after the crisis, but at this particular moment in time. The study highlights some implications for ‘pivoting,’ in order to cushion the impact of the pandemic on efforts to capacitate MSMEs in leveraging value co-creation with the consumers. The implications of the here and now are discussed.
A programmable CRISPR-based light-up RNA stabilizer for fluorogenic RNA imaging
Authors: Fan Ze , Liu Fei , Wang Fenglin , Chu Xia , Jiang Jian-Hui
Published: November 2023

Live cell imaging of RNAs and dynamics is crucial for understanding their functions and pathological roles. However, fluorogenic imaging of endogenous RNAs remains a challenge. Here, we report the design of a programmable CRISPR-based light-up RNA stabilizer (LUSTER) that enables fluorogenic imaging of endogenous RNAs without the need for genetically inserted tags. We show that dCas9 can bind and stabilize the otherwise degraded guide RNAs (gRNAs). A light-up aptamer-embedded, mis-folded gRNA is designed to restore the dCas9-binding conformation in response to target RNAs and to provide fluorogenic signals from the dCas9-stabilized gRNA for RNA imaging. Our system is universally applicable for quantitative detection and dynamic imaging of diverse RNA targets, including mRNA detection, single-molecule and multiplexed RNA imaging, cytosolic or nuclear RNA localization imaging, and RNA-induced orthogonal transcriptional activation in mammalian cells. The programmability and general applicability of the LUSTER system highlight its broad utility in RNA biology and theranostics.