bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Protease-Activated Receptor 1–Mediated Damage of Podocytes in Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Bohovyk Ruslan , Khedr Sherif , Levchenko Vladislav , Stefanenko Mariia , Semenikhina Marharyta , Kravtsova Olha , Isaeva Elena , Geurts Aron M. , Klemens Christine A. , Palygin Oleg , Staruschenko Alexander
Published: September 2023

There is clinical evidence that increased urinary serine proteases are associated with the disease severity in the setting of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Elevation of serine proteases may mediate [Ca2+]i dynamics in podocytes through the protease-activated receptors (PARs) pathway, including associated activation of nonspecific cation channels. Cultured human podocytes and freshly isolated glomeruli were used for fluorescence and immunohistochemistry stainings, calcium imaging, Western blot analysis, scanning ion conductance microscopy, and patch clamp analysis. Goto-Kakizaki, Wistar, type 2 DN (T2DN), and a novel PAR1 knockout on T2DN rat background rats were used to test the importance of PAR1-mediated signaling in DN settings. We found that PAR1 activation increases [Ca2+]i via TRPC6 channels. Both human cultured podocytes exposed to high glucose and podocytes from freshly isolated glomeruli of T2DN rats had increased PAR1-mediated [Ca2+]i compared with controls. Imaging experiments revealed that PAR1 activation plays a role in podocyte morphological changes. T2DN rats exhibited a significantly higher response to thrombin and urokinase. Moreover, the plasma concentration of thrombin in T2DN rats was significantly elevated compared with Wistar rats. T2DNPar1−/− rats were embryonically lethal. T2DNPar1+/− rats had a significant decrease in glomerular damage associated with DN lesions. Overall, these data provide evidence that, during the development of DN, elevated levels of serine proteases promote an excessive [Ca2+]i influx in podocytes through PAR1-TRPC6 signaling, ultimately leading to podocyte apoptosis, the development of albuminuria, and glomeruli damage.

Article Highlights

Increased urinary serine proteases are associated with diabetic nephropathy. During the development of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes, the elevation of serine proteases could overstimulate protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). PAR1 signaling is involved in the development of DN via TRPC6-mediated intracellular calcium signaling. This study provides fundamental knowledge that can be used to develop efficient therapeutic approaches targeting serine proteases or corresponding PAR pathways to prevent or slow the progression of diabetes-associated kidney diseases.
Bleaching Gels Used After 1 Week of Mixing: Efficacy, Hydrogen Peroxide Penetration, and Physical–chemical Properties
Authors: Forville H , Favoreto MW , Carneiro TS , Terra RMO , Pinheiro LA , Borges CPF , Loguercio AD , Reis A
Published: September 2023

Objectives

This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the bleaching efficacy (BE), hydrogen peroxide penetration into the pulp chamber (HPP), and physical–chemical properties (concentration, pH, and viscosity) of in-office bleaching gels immediately and after 1 week of mixing.

Methods and Materials

We randomly divided 49 premolars into seven groups: control (no bleaching) and the following in-office bleaching (Opalescence Boost 40%, Total Blanc One Step 35%, and Whiteness HP Blue 35%) applied at two storage times: immediately and after 1 week. We evaluated the BE using a digital spectrophotometer and the HPP through UV-Vis spectroscopy. We measured the initial concentration, pH, and viscosity using titration, a Digital pH meter and Rheometer, respectively. For statistical analysis, we used a twoway analysis of variance and Tukey and Dunnet tests (α=0.05).

Results

We observed higher BE and HPP for Opalescence Boost and Total Blanc One Step after 1 week of mixing than for Whiteness HP Blue (p<0.001). We observed a significantly lower initial concentration for Whiteness HP Blue 1 week after mixing compared to immediately (p=0.00001). All bleaching gels showed a decrease in pH after 1 week of mixing (p=0.00003). However, Total Blanc One Step had a lower pH at both evaluation times (p<0.001). Only Opalescence Boost maintained viscosity 1 week after mixing.

Conclusions

Opalescence Boost was the only bleaching gel able to keep bleaching efficacy, with the same characteristics of permeability and physical– chemical properties after 1 week of mixing.
Adaptación, Validación y Confiabilidad del Inventario de Burnout de Maslach MBI - HSS en policías ecuatorianos
Authors:   Doctorando en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Camacho Vargas Miguel Ángel
Published: September 2023

Los policías están propensos a desarrollar el síndrome de burnout, debido a la naturaleza estresante y demandante de su trabajo, este fenómeno puede tener repercusiones significativas en su salud mental y física, así como en su desempeño laboral, lo que a su vez afecta la calidad del servicio que brindan a la comunidad. Evaluar el burnout es crucial para mantener el bienestar y la eficacia de los agentes de policía. Se empleó un diseño transversal para adaptar la versión en castellano del Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI - HSS) a una muestra de 3735 agentes de policía de diferentes servicios y unidades de la Policía Nacional del Ecuador. De estos, 776 fueron mujeres (20,78%) y 2959 hombres (79,22%), con edades que alcanzaban desde los 20 hasta los 69 años y en todos los grados jerárquicos. Se realizó un análisis de consistencia interna y análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). Resultados: En policías ecuatorianos el MBI – HSS en la versión en castellano, mostró un nivel satisfactorio de consistencia interna α=0.86 y el KMO=0,924; el modelo mostró índices de ajuste aceptables (CFI= 0,937; TLI = 0,915; RMSEA = 0,066 y PNFI = 0,691) confirmándose una estructura factorial de tres elementos distintos pero relacionados del burnout que explican el 58,199% de la varianza total. Conclusión: Se concluye que el MBI-HSS en la versión al castellano es una escala fiable y válida para la evaluación del síndrome de burnout en policías ecuatorianos. Se discuten los resultados y sus posibles implicaciones en futuras investigaciones.
Comparative Analysis between Absolute Neutrophil Count and Absolute Monocyte Count as a Predictor of Haematopoietic Recovery in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Authors: MS Yesmin
Published: September 2023

Objectives: This study was aimed to find out the comparison between absolute neutrophil count and absolute monocyte count for haematopoietic recovery in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) patients. Methods: In this study, a total of 50 patients of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, aged between 8 months to 15 years were studied prospectively. Results: In the initial treatment phase (induction of remission phase), regularly increasing trends were seen in absolute neutrophil counts (ANC) prior to recovery of absolute monocyte counts (AMC). Of all the parameters, ANC recovered 1 day (≥0.5 x 109 /l) prior to recovery of AMC above (≥0.1 x 109 /l). Conclusion: ANC can be considered as an early predictor of haematopoietic recovery over AMC. These parameters can be used in conjunction with clinical conditions to decide about early discharge of leukaemia patients especially in developing countries where prolonged stay can result in hospital acquired infections.
Cyto-Architectural Complexity of Dyshormonogenic Goitre can Closely Mimic a Thyroid Follicular Malignancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature to Avoid Diagnostic Pitfall
Authors: Afroz Nishat
Published: September 2023

A 13-year-old male child presented in the OPD with a midline 5x4cm thyroid swelling of 2 years duration with the chief complaint of difficulty in breathing. He also had growth and mental retardation since 3 years of age. His thyroid profile records revealed a severe degree of hypothyroidism and he was on thyroxine supplement since then. He underwent a right hemithyroidectomy for the right-sided nodular goitre causing on-and-off dyspnea. The gross specimen measured 5x4x3cm, which on cut section showed partially encapsulated multi-nodular solid areas. Microscopy yielded marked architectural complexity and prominent cellular and nuclear pleomorphism that mimicked a thyroid malignancy; for eg., a poorly differentiated papillary or follicular carcinoma. However, a thorough assessment of a range of histo-morphological features in the context of clinical history clinched the diagnosis of dyshormonogenetic goitre. One year postoperatively the patient is doing well on Thyroxine supplement. This case report reviews the literature about this rare benign entity of dyshormonogenetic goitre which closely mimics thyroid malignancy, notably a follicular malignancy on microscopy owing to its cytoarchitectural complexity and nuclear atypia. Hence, knowledge of its clinical presentation, gross and diverse microscopic features is extremely important to avoid misdiagnosis and thereby clinical management.
Safety of Heterologous mRNA Vaccine Booster in Healthy Adults
Authors: Yu Qin
Published: September 2023

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) and the waning of vaccine-elicited neutralizing antibodies has generated significant international interest in assessments of heterologous boost vaccination. We evaluated the safety of the mRNA vaccine CS-2034 as a heterologous booster in participants who received a three-dose of the inactivated vaccines at least 6 months ago. Safety data presented here consist of solicited and unsolicited adverse events collected within 28 days after boost vaccination in participants. The heterologous booster was safe with no vaccine-related serious adverse events occurring. The overall incidence of adverse reactions within 28 days was 61.69% (504 cases), mainly grade 1 or 2 in severity. Our results suggest that heterologous boosting with mRNA vaccine CS-2034 has a favorable safety profile.
Automatic Lifestate Identification and Clustering
Authors: Smith Sam , Smith Gavin , Harvey John
Published: September 2023

Introduction & BackgroundSummarising high-dimensional time series data across multiple entities is an increasingly prevalent problem because mass data collection has become routine in most domains. We propose a method of automatically summarising high-dimensional data.

Objectives & ApproachSummarization in such a context is both with regard to a reduction of the high-dimensional observations and large number of temporal points. While numerous methods to segment and/or summarise time series exist, the properties often do not align with the needs of consumers of the summaries or require the unrealistic setting of parameters. Addressing this, we define a set of broad properties that lead to high utility in a broad class of domains, which are determined by an information theoretic notion of optimality. Intuitively these properties reflect the summarization of such data into lifestates where (1) the number of possible lifestates is limited and shared across entities to allow interpretation and comparison and (2) the number of lifestate-transitions is jointly controlled to provide a parameterless, optimal summarization of both the high sample and temporal dimensionality.

Relevance to Digital FootprintsExample data include: regular survey collection, consumer purchasing history from transactional data (where the number of possible items to choose from is high), or other repeatedly sampled digital data. Within the Digital Footprints domain, concise descriptions of high-dimensional data (summarizations) are extremely important. For example, lifestates within health records could be identified and used to find critical patterns in the decline or recovery of patients.

Conclusions & ImplicationsThis work aims to find segmentations that optimally trade off the number of states and segments that humans must then interpret, while still capturing salient state changes. Building on prior work, we propose a model with complexity controlled by normalised maximum likelihood (NML). In short, the proposed model generates automated summarizations that are both optimally concise and informationally rich, according to information theory, a branch of mathematics.
FMUPorto - Summaries and comments
Authors:   Centro de Medicina de Reabilitação da Região Centro Rovisco Pais – Tocha., Paiva a Carolina , Assunção a Sandra ,   Centro de Medicina de Reabilitação da Região Centro Rovisco Pais – Tocha., Rodrigues b Marisa ,   Serviço de Cardiologia Pediátrica no Centro Hospitalar Universitário do São João, Porto, Moura b David ,   Serviço de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação do Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira
Published: September 2023

a Muscle-strengthening Exercise Epidemiology: a New Frontier in Chronic Disease Prevention b Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews
Recordar com carinho
Authors:   Clínica de Pombal, Campos Nuno
Published: September 2023

Medicina é vida…Tenho uma vida ligada ao desporto. São 53 anos ininterruptos ligados à vida desportiva, desde os 13 anos de idade até hoje, e ainda contínuo relacionado com o desporto, pese embora com funções diferentes. Fui jogador, jogador-treinador, treinador, dirigente desportivo e médico. Com tanto tempo ligado ao desporto, são vários os momentos que se tornam inesquecíveis. Refiro a minha carreira de jogador ao serviço da Académica de Coimbra, onde conquistei vários títulos e onde destaco os 332 jogos oficiais sem qualquer castigo. Aproveito a oportunidade para agradecer o todo o staff clínico (enfermeiros, fisioterapeutas e cozinheiros), os quais, sob a minha coordenação na FPF, foram de uma dedicação e competência extrema, formando uma verdadeira família.... No entanto, de tudo o que vivi, realço as viagens da Academia de Alcochete para qualquer estádio no Euro 2004. Foram momentos únicos, de uma alegria contagiante e vibrante que ficarão para sempre na minha memória. Dê um conselho aos jovens médicos …. Deverão exercer Medicina com toda a dedicação tendo em mente que o único objetivo é o bem-estar do utente.
Resumo de “2020 ESC Guidelines on Sports Cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease” - Miocardite e miopericardite
Authors:   Revista de Medicina Desportiva informa, Ribeiro Basil
Published: September 2023

... As recomendações para o exercício da ESC são claras: o atleta com diagnóstico provável ou definitivo de miocardite recente não se deve envolver em desporto competitivo ou de lazer enquanto durar a inflamação, independentemente da idade, sexo ou dimensão da disfunção ventricular. A duração da abstinência desportiva é variável, difícil de calcular inicialmente, mas, de acordo com a ESC e a American Heart Association, o período varia entre 3 e 6 meses para desporto de intensidade moderada e elevada. A ressonância cardíaca pode ajudar na decisão do retorno ao desporto. Contudo, o regresso só pode ocorrer após a avaliação clínica exaustiva que determine o risco de MSC. ... No seguimento do atleta deve haver a determinação da troponina e dos marcadores de inflamação, a realização de eco e de eletrocardiograma e, naqueles sem sinais de inflamação, a realização da prova de esforço. Só os atletas assintomáticos, com valores de troponina e marcadores inflamatórios normais, função sistólica normal, boa capacidade funcional e ausência de arritmias complexas no esforço na monitorização eletrocardiográfica (Holter durante 48h e prova de esforço) poderão voltar às atividades desportivas. Nas recomendações refere-se que o exercício deve ser evitado no período de pericardite ativa e s. devem voltar ao desporto após a resolução por completo da doença. Nos casos ligeiros, tal ocorre em cerca de 30 dias, mas, nos casos graves, tal poderá acontecer apenas após 3 meses. Entretanto, os atletas assintomáticos, mesmo com pequeno derrame pericárdico detetado no ecocardiograma, podem participar no deporto, mas devem continuar a ser monitorizados…
THE URGENCY OF SIYAQ (INTERPTRETATION OF THE WORD AL-INS AND BASYAR PERSPECTIVE OF AR-RAGHIB AL-ASHFAHANI) IN KITAB AL-MUFRODAT FI GHARIB AL-QUR'AN
Authors: Sweta Andri Arungga , Kamil Muhammad Hamzah Syubly bin Abd Hadi , Ullah Aman , Mukhamedov Nematullo
Published: September 2023

Muhammad bin Idris as-Syafi'I said "Arabic has a rich vocabulary that allows mutaradif (synonyms), especially the vocabulary of the Qur'an. Al-Sibawayh said that there are the synonyms in the Qur'an, that dialogue between Arabian and others so many diversity of Arabic vocabulary. The argument is that one Qur'anic memorization does not contain the wisdom of another memorization, while Allah uses different terms for each memorization even though they explicitly have the same meaning. The problem of this research is Abu Hilal Askari said that the synonyms in the Qur'an there are different fundamentals, Also Ar-Raghib al-Asfahani said the difference between synonyms and means are implicit. The aim of this study is to analyze the implicit meaning between the words al-Ins and Basyar from the perspective of ar-Ragihb al-Ashfahani as an indicator that the mutaradif in question is found in the Qur'an so as to display the wisdom of the Qur'an. The methods of this research are qualitative method, using Library Research and inductive approach method. The results of this research are to find the explanation that ar-Raghib al-Asfahani uses the power of Siyaq Lughawi (textual explanation) in interpreting the verses, and placing the means of verses in order of language indicators. The theory of siyaq lughowi is used to analyze Ar-Ragihb al-Ashfahani's tafseer, the word of al-ins that refers to QS. al-Furqon: 49, an-Nisa: 6, and an-Nuur: 27 as the main meaning of interpretation. That verses has implicit means of inner human's characteristics: forgetfulness, calm, obey of command, and social creatures. But to explain the word of Basyar refers to QS. al-Furqon: 54, Shad: 71, al-Mudatsir: 25, al-Qomar: 24, Yasin: 15, al-Mu'minun: 47, al-Kahf: 110, al-An'aam: 50, ali-'Imran: 47, Maryam: 17, and Yusuf: 31. That verses has implicit of physically characteristic of humans: anatomy, biology, and human materials (skin, blood and etc).
RESPON KETERTARIKAN WALANG SANGIT (Leptocorisa acuta) TERHADAP BEBERAPA DOSIS ATRAKTAN DARI YUYU SAWAH (Parathelphusa convexa)
Authors: Javandira Cokorda , Sapanca Putu Lasmi Yulianti , Yuniti I Gusti Ayu Diah , Ekantara I Putu Agus Wahyu
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh dosis atraktan yuyu sawah terhadap ketertarikan hama walang sangit dan untuk mengetahui senyawa volatil yang terkandung pada atraktan yuyu sawah sehingga dapat memikat hama walang sangit. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama kurun waktu tiga bulan mulai dari bulan Januari hingga bulan Maret 2021. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji GCMS untuk mengetahui senyawa volatil pada atraktan yuyu sawah, dan untuk menguji dosis atraktan menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan enam perlakuan yaitu perlakuan kontrol (P0), perlakuan atraktan 15 g/perangkap (P1), perlakuan atraktan 20 g/perangkap (P2), perlakuan atraktan 25 g/perangkap (P3), perlakuan atraktan 30 g/perangkap (P4), dan perlakuan atraktan 35 g/perangkap (P5) dengan empat kali ulangan. Dalam uji pengaruh dosis atraktan yuyu sawah (Parathelphusa convexa) terhadap ketertarikan hama walang sangit (Leptocorisa oratorius) pada tanaman padi, aplikasi atraktan yuyu sawah sebanyak 35 g/perangkap (P5) memberikan hasil ketertarikan hama walang sangit paling baik dibandingkan dengan perlakuan lainnya yang ditunjukkan dengan rerata walang sangit jantan yang terperangkap 24,5 ekor dan rerata walang sangit betina yang terperangkap 3,75 ekor. Dari hasil identifikasi senyawa volatil pada atraktan yuyu sawah dengan metode uji GCMS, senyawa volatil yang terkandung dalam atraktan yuyu sawah adalah lima belas jenis senyawa volatil dimana kandunga senyawa terbesar adalah senyawa Di-n-oktil phthalat sebanyak 35,03 % dan kandungan terendah adalah senyawa OKTADECA-9,12-DEINOIC ACID METHYL ESTER dengan kandungan 0,76 %.
KEANEKARAGAMAN HAMA LALAT BUAH PADA TANAMAN SAYURAN BUAH DI KABUPATEN BANGKA DAN KUNCI IDENTIFIKASINYA
Authors: Saputra Herry Marta , Nanda Tasya Dwi , Apriyadi Rion , Henri Henri , Setiawan Fahri
Published: September 2023

Lalat buah (Diptera: Tephritidae) merupakan hama penting bersifat invasif yang menyerang pada komoditas tanaman hortikultura khususnya tanaman buah dan sayuran buah. Informasi terkait jenis-jenis lalat buah perlu dilaporkan sebagai antisipasi dalam upaya pengendalian hama lalat buah. Pengoleksian lalat buah selain menggunakan atraktan juga dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan host rearing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi dan jenis spesies lalat buah apa saja yang terdapat pada tanaman sayuran buah di Kabupaten Bangka. Penelitian dirancang dengan menggunakan metode survei yang dilakukan disetiap kecamatan dan sampel penelitian diambil secara purposive sampling. Sampel yang menjadi target yang terindikasi lalat buah diambil dan kemudian di rearing. Lalat buah kemudian diidentifikasi dan dibuatkan kunci dikotomus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat 10 jenis tanaman inang lalat buah antara lain cabai besar Capsicum annuum, cabai rawit Capsicum frutescens, mentimun Cucumis sativus, labu kuning Cucurbita moschata, melinjo Gnetum gnemon, oyong Luffa acutangula, paria Momordica charantia, tomat Solanum lycopersicum, terung Solanum melongena, and kacang panjang Vigna unguiculata. Lalat buah yang terkoleksi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 6 spesies yaitu Bactrocera dorsalis, B.carambolae, B.mcgregori, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, Z. sp 1 dan Z. sp 2, dengan jumlah sebanyak 1.113 individu. Spesies yang paling dominan yaitu Z. cucurbitae pada tanaman sayuran buah di Kabupaten Bangka. Keanekaragaman dan kekayaan pada tanaman sayuran buah di Kabupaten Bangka dikategorikan rendah.
Multi-objective design and optimization of forklift gantry by using multiple surrogate models
Authors: Liye L. , Baochang Z. , Yujun L. , Yaze M. , Yuan S.
Published: September 2023

Forklift is a kind of material handling robot, which is widely used in short-distance handling in the industrial field. However, at present, the structural design of forklifts is generally based on designers' experience, and there are still many problems in domestic forklifts compared with foreign countries. In this paper, the forklift gantry is taken as the research object, and four typical surrogate modeling techniques, namely PRS, KRG, RBF, and SVR models, are used for optimal design and analysis. The study shows that the KRG model has the best performance and RBF model has the worst performance in terms of global and local accuracy. Multi-objective optimization design of the weight and total deformation of the gantry is carried out with the maximum stress of the gantry and I-beam geometry as constraints. Taking the KRG model as an example, the comparison of the results before and after optimization shows that the weight of the I-beam of the forklift gantry is reduced by 11.9% and the maximum total deformation is reduced by 23.2% while satisfying the constraints. Global sensitivity analysis (GSA) of the forklift gantry reveals that the height of the I-beam has the greatest impact on the gantry performance.
Evaluasi Program Kepemudaan oleh Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Barat dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pemuda di Era Disrupsi
Authors: Febrianto Rizki , Frinaldi Aldri
Published: September 2023

The advancement of technology has led to a shift in skill demands, and young people must be able to develop new skills that are relevant to the market needs. Additionally, they also face risks such as job uncertainty, industry disruption, and the digital divide among those with access. This research aims to evaluate youth programs conducted by the West Sumatra Provincial Youth and Sports Office (DISPORA) in improving the quality of the youth. The study employs a qualitative research method using the evaluation analysis of the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) Model and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. The object of this research is the youth programs implemented by the West Sumatra Provincial Youth and Sports Office, by collecting data and information related to the programs, such as activity reports, budgets, and interview results with stakeholders from the West Sumatra Provincial Youth and Sports Office. The findings indicate that the youth programs implemented have not fully succeeded in enhancing the creativity of the youth, as the focus of the programs mostly centers around character development. Moreover, there are several obstacles, such as the lack of support from local governments, the programs remaining lecture-based (traditional), and the apparent lack of collaboration with the private sector.
Dampak dan Faktor Penghambat Collaborative Governance dalam Pemberdayaan Petani Jamur di Kelurahan Limau Manis Kecamatan Pauh Kota Padang
Authors: Triyanti Nazara Evi , Eriyanti Fitri
Published: September 2023

This study was conducted to discuss the impact and inhibiting factors in Collaborative Governance in empowering mushroom farmers in Limau Manis Village, Pauh District, Padang City. This research was prepared with a qualitative approach and used descriptive methods. And research informants use Purposive Sampling technique. The results of this study are the impact and inhibiting factors of Collaborative Governance in empowering mushroom farmers in Limau Manis Village. The findings in this study show that the impact of the collaboration carried out is the increase in the economy of mushroom farmers, the start of complete equipment in growing mushrooms, the increasing ability of mushroom farmers in growing mushrooms, reducing unemployment in Limau Manis Village, while the inhibiting factors are the lack of synergy with other parties, still lacking commitment, lack of funding, lack of focus of mushroom farmers in mushroom cultivation, limited mushroom production places.
Administrasi Perizinan Galian C di Nagari Buayan Kecamatan Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
Authors: Sriwahyuni Rosi , Syamsir Syamsir
Published: September 2023

This study describes the administration of Excavation C permits in Nagari Buayan, Batang Anai District, Padang Pariaman Regency. It started with the C mining activity managed by PT Zulia Mentawai Rik which caused rejection from the community because the mining location was in a community plantation area. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods supported by interview results. The data collection techniques for this research are observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The validity test was carried out using triangulation techniques, namely method triangulation and source triangulation. Data analysis techniques namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that PT Zulia Mentawai Rik's Quarry C mining site, which is located in a community plantation area, is incompatible with Article 64 of Padang Pariaman Regency Regional Regulation Number 5 of 2020 concerning the RTRW of Padang Pariaman Regency for 2020-2040.
A Survey of Undergraduate Chinese Students’ Self-perceived Reading Ability in English
Authors: Zhang Xizhe , Foley Joseph
Published: September 2023

Reading is one of the indicators of how much a reader understands a language. Though reading is taught early in students’ education, some still struggle to comprehend texts, especially if a language is a stranger. Reading is a skill that enhances intellectual and affective processes, including reasoning, inferences, empathy, and critical thinking. Thus, a lack of language familiarity to interact with the text can hinder reading comprehension. This article focuses on Chinese students’ self-perceived reading ability that hinders reading comprehension. The aim is to answer the question; To what extent do Undergraduate Chinese students’ of University X perceive their reading ability in English? This survey is significant because letting the students understand their reading ability helps the teacher understand what to focus on in the English course and provides the correct reading strategies to achieve the reading goal. One hundred ninety-nine students from one of the private universities participated in this study. Using a questionnaire survey to assess students’ self-perceived reading ability supported by the semi-structured interview, this study found that although Chinese students employed good reading strategies, they still found their reading comprehension problematic because of the influence of their reading speed. Thus, this affects the reading goal and students’ interest in reading.
A Comprehensive Review of Bloom’s Taxonomy Integration to Enhancing Novice EFL Educators’ Pedagogical Impact
Authors: Nurmatova Shohidahon , Altun Mustafa
Published: September 2023

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a logically sequenced structure depicting the cognitive skills required for students to grasp knowledge comprehensively and meaningfully. The integration of Bloom’s Taxonomy into education promotes mastering the cognitive skills and analytical ability of learners. In this review article, the significance of integrating the taxonomy into instructional frameworks for novice teachers in the EFL context was explored. This article also aims to signify the importance of using Bloom’s Taxonomy as an instructional tool and aid for new teachers to help connect their theoretical knowledge with practical implementation in the classroom setting. Additionally, it focuses to revolve around the following research questions: What are the benefits of integrating Bloom’s Taxonomy into the teaching methods used by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers, and how does it contribute to improving language learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness? Through a thorough examination of existing literature on integrating Bloom’s Taxonomy in the EFL context, this article presents evidence that showcases how Bloom’s Taxonomy empowers novice teachers to create more organized, diverse, and student-oriented lessons. The results of this review analysis demonstrate that using Bloom’s Taxonomy provides EFL teachers with a guide and diverse set of tools to support the development of language skills and cognitive abilities suitable for all types of learners. The review article goes beyond addressing the challenges that novice teachers face, offering a framework that helps new educators master their teaching skills which could result in better language acquisition for EFL students.
MAKNA MITOLOGI NILAI KEISLAMAN PADA POSTER PEPSODENT (ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA ROLAND BARTHES)
Authors: Fatulloh M Amin
Published: September 2023

Abstrak:
Tulisan ini membahas tentang mitologi nilai ke Islaman pada poster pepsodent dengan mengnalisis menggunakan pendekatan teori semiotika Roland Barthes. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif library dengan pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan semiotika. Adapun sumber data hasil penelitian diperoleh langsung dari poster pepsodent serta penelusuran berbagai literatur atau referensi. Data dikumpulan melalui hasi dari refrensi penelusuran poster dengan memilih poster pepsodent yang dijadikan sebagai sampel untuk dianalisis dengan menggunakan pendekatan semiotika Roland Barrthes. Dari Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya tanda pada poster pepsodent, dan menemukan signifier I, signified I, dan signifier II, signified II serta tanda. Dengan ini maka diperoleh hasil makna mitologi dari sebuah tanda yang tedapat pada poster pepsoden tersebut.
 
Keywords : Semiotika, Roland Barrthes, Poster, Pepsodent
The Influence of Technogenic Processes on Human Existence
Authors:   Grozny State Oil Technical University (GSOTU) named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov, Umarovа Zara Ya.
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the topic of the study is dictated by the inadmissibility of the destruction of the natural bases of human existence. The article examines the impact of technogenic processes on the existence of civilization. The work shows that in the technological world, a person, as a rational being, is looking for a fulcrum and the meaning of his life. It is difficult for him to define a new existence and to overcome the huge contradictions: spiritual, ecological crisis. By creating bulky machines, he violated the natural habitat and became a hostage of his own achievements. Transformation of everyday life, taking place under the influence of technogenic pro-cesses, requires the search for new approaches to mutual understanding of people, the implementation of the latest worldview meanings and attitudes. In a contradictory world, a person can survive only by subjugating the technique to a humane soul capable of preserving holistic human feelings and preventing the power of the machine over a person.
University Classes: Humanitarian Aspect – “Sweet Dream” and Reality in the Daily Activities of Higher School Teachers
Authors:   Krasnodar Cooperative Institute (branch) Russian University of Cooperation, Shalin Viktor V.
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the author’s forms and methods of work in the course of teaching disciplines of the hu-manities cycle, aimed at activating students in cognition of the studied material, developing their skills in con-ducting scientific discussion. Methodologically, the study is based on empirical work, which involved general scientific methods and techniques (observation, analysis, generalization), as well as special (heuristic, reverse link method, survey, peer-to-peer dialogue). The aim of the study is to represent the general idea of selecting an intensive direction of conducting classes due to the strict time limit. To achieve it a number of tasks were accomplished, including: definition of modern role functionality for teacher and student, characterization of the educational process from the point of view of its restructuring in the direction of cognitive activity activation of students through the introduction of innovative forms and methods of work, identification of key points of the author's methodology of lecture and seminar classes, effectively tested in Kuban universities, recommenda-tions formulation. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the position of a teacher in higher education should be active, then the solution to the task of improving the quality of education will become real.
Genesis and Place in the Knowledge System of Ideas about Good and Evil
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Gribkov Andrey A.
Published: September 2023

The article examines the ontological genesis of good and evil, the place of ideas about these categories, as well as ethical tools in the form of moral and ethical norms in the system of knowledge about the world. It states the existence of the problem of fragmentation of the knowledge system, which affects the sphere of philoso-phy, including ethics. The origin of good and evil from the processes of creation and destruction is argued. Thus, the connection between the ideas about these categories and the understanding of benefits for mankind, society and civilization is shown, as well as the historicity of ethical ideas that change with the expansion of knowledge and socio-economic development of society. As a priority direction in the evolution of the system of moral and ethical perceptions, the development of the system of knowledge, of which ethics is a part, is sug-gested. Such development can be facilitated by the empirical-metaphysical general theory of systems pro-posed by the author. There is a significant discrepancy between legal theory and practice and the system of ethical ideas, the overcoming of which can also be ensured by the expansion of knowledge and the formation of their integral system.
Formation of China’s Cultural Security System under Сonditions of Modern Globalization
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Luan Wei ,   Foreign Languages Heilongjiang Institute
Published: September 2023

. At present, for any country that does not belong to the “collective West”, there are risks of external and internal threats to national security. Modern China is a country with a large territory and a large population, the devel-opment and achievements of which were directly related to integration into the world community, on the one hand, and the ability to protect the identity of the political system, social structure and culture, on the other. However, modern Chinese culture has faced new challenges, in connection with which China is striving to cre-ate a stronger and more effective security system. This article attempts to analyze and describe the main strat-egies of China’s cultural security policy in the context of modern globalization, to consider the main directions of the country’s cultural policy as a whole, and its current trends.
Educational Humanitarization and Humanitarian Culture – Fundamental Factor of Russia’s National Security
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Orekhovskaya Natalya A. , Denikin Anatoly V. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the work is dictated, on the one hand, by the need to address the issue of forming a civic posi-tion in the young generation, and on the other hand, by the fact that today’s higher education underestimates the important role of the humanitarian pillar. Modern society primarily emphasizes the “usefulness of the knowledge gained” and its business orientation. Students and graduates tend to delude themselves that this will give them a quick entrance into a financially secure life. The data of sociological studies record the for-mation of cosmopolitan values among young people against the background of declining patriotic sentiments, which directly affects the level of national security of the state. In fact, the main burden of educational work falls on the humanities. It is precisely these sciences that create the basis for the formation of basic civic values. The aim of the study is to substantiate the importance of the formation of humanitarian culture. According to the author’s position, the basis for this process is the humanitarization of higher education. As a result, conclusion dwells upon the fact that the practical component of humanities disciplines, which act as a tool for the formation of basic civic values of modern young people, is formulated.
The Problem of Cultural Studies Development in Russia in the Aspect of the Dialectics of Absolute Spirit
Authors:   Independent researcher, Khvoshchevskaya Irina V.
Published: September 2023

The present article is a literature review and analysis of the problem of cultural development in Russia and ex-plores the role of the dialectic of absolute spirit in cultural studies. The literature review describes the main con-cepts of cultural development and examines Hegel's theory of absolute spirit and its influence on cultural stud-ies. The article examines the reasons and factors hindering cultural development in Russia, such as inade-quate funding for culture, lack of support for young talents, restrictions on artistic freedom, insufficient integra-tion into the global cultural community, and insufficient attention to culture from authorities. Furthermore, the article discusses the dialectics of absolute spirit and its significance for cultural studies in Russia. The article describes the basic concepts of the dialectics of absolute spirit and its application in cul-tural studies. The dialectics of absolute spirit allows for an understanding of culture as a holistic system, recog-nition of the interaction between society and culture, analysis of the interaction between cultural traditions and innovations, and the interaction between culture and society. In conclusion, the article summarizes the literature review and analysis of the problem of cultural devel-opment in Russia. It examines the successful application of the dialectics of absolute spirit in Russian cultural studies, such as the project “Contemporary Art in Traditional Museums” and the creation of cultural centers that bring together various directions of art and culture.
Corporate Culture Values: Place and Functions in the Organization’s System of Labor Relations
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Sang Sumei
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes corporate culture values in terms of their place and functions in the system of organiza-tion’s system of labor relations. A number of definitions, revealing the essence of the concept of “values” are given. On their basis, the author’s vision of the problem is represented. The peculiarities of axiological sphere of organizations functioning under market and administrative-command economy conditions are described. The author summarizes that in the first case the values of corporate culture are influenced by many external factors, which creates favorable conditions for personal self-development, while the directive approach to or-ganization management is characterized by the lack of alternative in the axiological sphere, regulated “from above”. It is emphasized that the key functions of corporate culture values should be considered normative, regulatory, motivational, evaluative, socializing, cognitive, each of which is responsible for its sector of social and labor relations. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the system of the latter consists with corporate culture values in the functional connection, forming conditions of their realization and being a source of changes of each other.
Reproduction of Labor Resources: On the Issue of a Sociological Approach
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Chen Wenwei
Published: September 2023

The article presents the experience of applying sociological analysis in relation to one of the central concepts of labor economics – the reproduction of labor resources. Accordingly, the three stages of this phenomenon – formation, distribution and usage – are characterized by the processes occurring at each of the designated stages. The importance of paying attention to these social aspects of the implementation of the stages of re-production processes in the field of labor resources for a more balanced consideration and coordination of the interests of social groups to solve problems in the labor sphere is shown. The discussion of the issue of work-ing time duration from the perspective of historical concepts (K. Marx, E. Durkheim) and modern scientific community is considered. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that reproduction of labor resources is impossible without compliance with a number of conditions, including the optimal ratio of material remuneration and quali-fication of an employee, providing opportunities for professional growth and accumulation of knowledge, set-ting standards for working hours based on labor productivity.
Sociocultural Characteristics of the Domestic Violence Problem in Russia
Authors:   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), Larina Tatyana I. , Starostina Anna A. ,   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN)
Published: September 2023

The severity of domestic violence in Russia is due to the attitude of the population and the government to the problem. Its emergence is due to the presence of a large number of socio-cultural features of the Russian peo-ple, determined by their worldview and way of thinking, based on the patriarchal way of family life, lack of re-spect for women, traditionally negative attitude towards divorce. The article outlines the influence on the devel-opment of the situation of such factors as the population’s multiculturalism, its rejection of European values, the absence of a law on domestic violence in Russia, the lack of trust in the authorities, and the fragmentation of statistics. It is emphasized that centuries-old traditions, as well as ingrained stereotypes to this day have a great influence on the perception of women and their role in the family and society. Violence against elderly citizens and children is also raised in the article. In addition, it is noted that the socio-cultural characteristics of the Rus-sian people can be considered as the main reason for the facts of violence in the domestic environment.
Comparative Analysis of Healthcare Systems in China and Russia Against the Background of Social Transformation
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Li Wenzheng
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the healthcare system of China and Russia from the point of view of the functioning of social insurance and the use of medical resources. The aim of the present article – to compare and analyze the values of key indicators in this area in order to guide countries towards strengthening cooperation and ex-change in the field of medicine. The results of the study showed that the concepts of health insurance in China and Russia are fundamentally different due to their focus on different social groups. It was also noted that Chi-na surpasses Russia in a number of indicators (financing, average life expectancy, etc.). The share of public spending on healthcare also exceeds the same indicator in Russia, but when calculated per capita, it does not meet the standards. The PRC has more medical resources than the Russian Federation, but in Russia the health protection of the nation is under the close attention of the government and is expressed in the action of state priority programs “Healthcare” and “Demography”. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that cooperation be-tween China and Russia in the field of healthcare will serve to improve medicine in both countries.
Migration Processes in the Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol: Trends and Factors
Authors:   Sevastopol State University, Strashko Ekaterina V. , Shkayderova Tatyana V. ,   Sevastopol State University, Namkhanova Margarita V. ,   Sevastopol State University
Published: September 2023

Generalizing scientific approaches to the study of migration, it is necessary to note that this sophisticated social phenomenon can be described only on the basis of a complex interdisciplinary approach, combining and syn-thesizing the theoretical postulates of different scientific fields. At the same time, it should be taken into account that regardless of the types of migration movement we are talking about, the factor of economic expediency, the mechanism of the labor market remains in the center of attention. However, the latter does not mean that any migration is a subject of economic science. Its scope of study extends only to economic migration, primari-ly labor migration, due to the availability of jobs, wages, and housing. It should be noted that consideration of such factors cannot explain the internal migration flows of Russia, in particular, to the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. Migration acts as a complex phenomenon, covering a variety of aspects related to the movement of population, so a multifactor analysis is needed, requiring comprehensive methods and an interdisciplinary approach. Based on this presumption, a multifactorial description of the regional asymmetry of migration pro-cesses, indicators of their power, intensity and performance is undoubtedly relevant.
Remote Work: Concept and Features of Labor Regulation
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Efimov Vladimir A.
Published: September 2023

The article outlines the remote form of employment as a subject of scientific research. An attempt is made to substantiate the need for sociological study of this phenomenon in view of the high potential impact of chang-ing forms of employment on various social structures. The major problems in the development of remote work in Russia and their solutions on the legislative basis are described. The reasons for the employee's transition to a distant form of work are considered. Summing up the results, it can be concluded that the COVID-19 pan-demic and dynamic development of information and communication networks have become catalysts for the improvement of social and labor relations in the sphere of remote employment. In this regard, a detailed socio-logical analysis of remote work with the help of in-depth interviews, including expert interviews, questionnaires of specialists employed in the labor market and government representatives is needed to identify trends, pro-spects and social consequences of the active introduction of remote format into the practice of labor relations.