bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of health education program through TikTok application to prevent Opisthorchis viverrini and Cholangiocarcinoma of primary school students in Amnat Charoen, Thailand
Authors: Seangsawang Thanu , Songserm Assoc. Prof. Nopparat , Chada Wilawun , Thongchai Comsun
Published: June 2024

Background: Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) is Thailand's most important cause of Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The prevention of such diseases must begin in childhood. They use smartphones or social networking services in multiple applications. TikTok is one of the applications to watch entertainment, news, and information to provide health knowledge.
Objectives: This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of a health education program through the TikTok application to prevent OV and CCA among primary school students in Amnat Charoen, Thailand.
Methods: The knowledge tests and data collection were administered before and after the experiment. In the experimental group, 70 students from grade 6 received a health education program through the TikTok application. In the comparison group, 70 students received a health education program through brochures. Two types of research tools were employed: (1) the experimental tool, which was a health education program through the TikTok application, and (2) the data collection tool, which was a questionnaire consisting of 4 parts with Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.72 and 0.75, respectively. The Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) of the knowledge questionnaire was 0.78. The outcome variables were knowledge, health beliefs, and prevention behaviour. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, including paired t-tests and independent t-tests.            
Results: The findings revealed that after the experiment, the experimental group’s mean scores of knowledges (Mean Difference=4.50; 95%CI:3.82-5.17), health beliefs (6.23; 95%CI: 5.08-7.38), and prevention behaviour (4.63; 95%CI: 3.52-5.74) of OV and CCA were significantly higher than those before the experiment (p<0.001).  Also, they were considerably higher than those in the comparison group (p<0.001).
Conclusion:  The health education program through the TikTok application can increase knowledge, health beliefs, and prevention behaviour of OV and CCA among primary school students. Therefore, applying it to other populations and diseases will be helpful.
Полевые испытания синтетического полового феромона кукурузной лиственной совки Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
Authors: Кулакова Н.И. , Тодоров Н.Г. , Растегаева В.М. , Федосеев Н.З. , Кузнецов К.А.
Published: June 2024

В статье представлены результаты изучения аттрактивности различных вариантов синтетического полового феромона кукурузной лиственной совки Spodoptera frugiperda. Результаты испытаний, проведенных китайскими специалистами на территории Китайской Народной Республики (г. Гуанчжоу) на посевах кукурузы, показали, что аттрактивность смеси производства ФГБУ «ВНИИКР» (ацетата Z9-тетрадецен-1-ола (Z9-14Ac), ацетата Z7-додецен-1-ола (Z7-12Ac), ацетата Z11-гексадецен-1-ола (Z11-16Ac)) не уступает эталонным промышленным образцам, представленным китайской стороной.
Короеды (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) и их карантинное фитосанитарное значение при экспорте и импорте лесной продукции
Authors: Кулинич О.А. , Ряскин Д.И. , Чалкин А.А. , Шамаев А.В. , Штапова Н.Н. , Арбузова Е.Н.
Published: June 2024

Представлен краткий анализ фитосанитарного значения различных видов жуков-короедов рода Ips, связанных с подкарантинной продукцией. Приведен перечень карантинных и имеющих особое фитосанитарное значение видов жуков данной систематической группы, которые могут встречаться при экспорте и импорте лесной продукции.
LEAN PRODUCTION IN A RESTAURANT. OVERVIEW LECTURE OF THE TRAINING COURSE
Authors: Маламуд Д.Б.
Published: June 2024

Бережливое производство как современный способ ведения хозяйственной деятельности, как методика повышения операционной эффективности и совершенствования управления производственной деятельностью завоевывает признание менеджеров во всем мире. Принципам бережливого производства следует большинство производителей не только товаров, но и услуг. В настоящее время наблюдается значительный рост интереса к бережливому производству и на предприятиях сферы общественного питания. В настоящей обзорной лекции описана главная особенность методики бережливого производства, которая делает акцент одновременно на двух направлениях развития — процессах внутри предприятия (компании) и персонале, занятом производительным трудом. Уделено значительное внимание таким понятиям, как инструменты бережливого производства, потери и способы их устранения.

Lean production as a modern way of doing business, as a methodology for improving operational efficiency and improving production management, is gaining recognition from managers all over the world. The principles of lean production are followed by most manufacturers of not only goods, but also services. Currently, there is a significant increase in interest in lean production in catering enterprises. This review lecture describes the main feature of the lean production methodology, which focuses simultaneously on two areas of development — processes within the enterprise (company) and personnel engaged in productive work. Considerable attention is paid to such concepts as lean manufacturing tools, losses and ways to eliminate them.
Assessing the Impact of Preceptorship on Nursing Education and Practice in Ghana
Authors: Brobbey Samuel Sanaa , Kolbugri Paul , Nukunu Frank , Morson Nana Betse , Addy Alfred
Published: June 2024

Objective: This analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of preceptorship programs on nursing education and practice in Ghana, considering challenges, opportunities, and outcomes.
Method: A comprehensive literature review and synthesis of findings from studies and case examples from Ghana and other West African countries were conducted.
Findings: Preceptorship programs have the potential to enhance student learning outcomes, clinical competence, and confidence. However, challenges such as resource limitations and inadequate support for preceptors need to be addressed. Case studies demonstrate the benefits of preceptorship, including improved patient outcomes and strengthened collaboration between academia and practice.
Conclusion: Preceptorship programs can transform nursing education and practice in Ghana, but their success requires investment, support, and collaborative efforts from stakeholders.
Recommendations: Nursing education institutions and healthcare facilities should prioritize preceptorship initiatives, allocate resources, provide support for preceptors, and engage students and educators in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of these programs to optimize their quality, relevance, and impact.
Projeto Izidora: Histórico, Desenvolvimento, Principais Produtos e Desafios para o Futuro
Authors: Pintio-Coelho Ricardo , Isla Luis Alberto
Published: June 2024

This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of the Izidora project. Beginning with a historical context, it gives an overview of the project area and its surroundings. The chapter then outlines the project's main objectives, as well as its development dynamics, structured by general goals and further divided into specific activities. A comprehensive timeline follows, guiding the reader through the sequence of deliverables offered to both the community and the funding agency, Caixa Econômica Federal. The subsequent section highlights the project's key actions, followed by the final evaluation, which presents the project's positive impacts alongside the challenges encountered. The chapter concludes with a forward-looking perspective, highlighting crucial steps to ensure the project's lasting impact beyond its initial implementation.
Pengembangan Sumber Daya Aparatur Pada Kantor Balai Pemantapan Kawasan Hutan (BPKH) Wilayah XV Provinsi Gorontalo
Authors: Amrin Armanto
Published: June 2024

This research aims to find out and analyze how the implementation of apparatus resource development at the Region XV Forest Area Stabilization Center improves performance. To determine the positive impact of developing apparatus resources and the factors inhibiting the development of apparatus resources at the Office of the Forest Area Stabilization Center for Region XV, Gorontalo Province. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach and data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that the Implementation of Apparatus Resource Development at the Forest Area Stabilization Center for Region The positive impact of developing apparatus resources at the Office of the Forest Area Stabilization Center for Region (1) inadequate work experience of the apparatus; (2) ineffective human resource development; and (3) placement of apparatus work positions that do not match competency.
Implementasi Kebijakan Desa Siaga Dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat di Kecamatan Tapa Kabupaten Bone Bolango
Authors: Ibrahim Adian Syafruddin
Published: June 2024

This research was conducted in the District Tapa Bolango Bone regency, with the aim of this study was to determine and analyze the Alert Village Policy Implementation in Developing Clean and Healthy Behavior in District Tapa Bone Bolango District and the factors inhibiting. The analytical method used in this research is descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach, and use interartive models. The method of data collecting in this research is observation, interview and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of policy such as government support, community support and socialization influence on the Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS).  In realizing the implementation, the are several oftacles including a lack of health personnel, finanncing, infrastructure and society cultural factors. Therefore, the government is expected to provide policy support in increase the budget, improving health infrastructure and actively participate in the disemination of public awarness of the importence of a clean and healthy lifestyle.
Commentaries on Nanothermodynamics
Authors: Kjelstrup Signe , Bedeaux Dick , Kvalvåg Schnell Sondre
Published: June 2024

The book Nanothermodynamics; Theory and Applications by Bedeux, Kjelstrup and Schnell appears in September on World Scientific. In this Invited Commentary, we describe the background of the book, why it was written, and which role we hope that it may play in porous media science.
Research Needs in Porous Media for the Energy Transition
Authors: Blunt Martin J , Bazylak Aimy , Brook Michelle , Muggeridge Ann , Orr Franklin M
Published: June 2024

This commentary provides an overview of research needs in porous media for the energy transition. Its intent is to provide a short survey of possible topics for researchers that could assist in accelerating the transition from a fossil-fuel to a zero-carbon energy economy.  It was written to summarize the discussion at the panel session on the energy transition held at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) in Edinburgh in May 2023 (https://events.interpore.org/event/41/) and has been prepared by the panellists at this event in collaboration with colleagues.
The Origin of Surface Tension
Authors: Hassanizadeh S. Majid
Published: June 2024

In passing from the molecular description of matter to the continuum scale, many material properties and physical quantities emerge that do not exist at the molecular scale. They account for the way we observe lumped effects of molecular properties. So, they are linked to molecular properties and molecular constitution of materials. One such continuum property is surface tension and/or interfacial tension, a property we observe at the interface between two immiscible phases at continuum scale. How surface tension is related to molecular properties and the molecular description of materials is important. Unfortunately, the explanations provided in much of the literature are wrong and/or incomplete. Often, it is linked to the forces of cohesion between molecules of a liquid, which is only one of the intermolecular forces in a fluid; a force which is commonly almost negligible within a fluid. Also, it is said to be due to the “tendency of liquid surfaces at rest to shrink into the minimum surface area” (6), which is not really a physical principle.
In this treatise, a rigorous explanation of the origin of surface tension is provided, based on intermolecular forces and the concept of upscaling from the molecular to the continuum scale. A full account of these intermolecular forces is given, along with an explanation of how these forces differ for molecules inside a liquid compared to those on its surface. It is explained that there exists a transition region with a finite thickness at the molecular scale, which is replaced by a sharp surface of discontinuity in material properties at the continuum scale. It is demonstrated that while the state of stress inside a liquid is compressive and isotropic, it becomes anisotropic in the interfacial region. Additionally, it is noted that while there is a compressive force in the direction normal to the interface, a less compressive or even tensile force exists in the tangential direction. It is this pressure deficit that is experienced as surface tension.
Modeling Desiccation Cracks in Opalinus Clay at Field Scale with the Phase-Field Approach
Authors: Cajuhi Tuanny , Ziefle Gesa , Maßmann Jobst , Nagel Thomas , Yoshioka Keita
Published: June 2024

Geological materials such as Opalinus Clay show complex coupled hydro-mechanical behavior at laboratory and field scales. In the context of radioactive waste disposal, in-situ excavations might remain open for ventilation and operation for decades and, consequently, be susceptible to environmental changes such as desaturation. The saturation changes can then lead to mechanical deformation and desiccation cracks. To account for desiccation cracking at field scale, this study proposes an unsaturated hydro-mechanical model combined with the phase-field approach. Using laboratory and in-situ experimental data as input in the numerical model, the modeling framework is applied for simulating the hydro-mechanical effects and desiccation cracks reported in the Cyclic Deformation (CD-A) experiment carried out in the Opalinus Clay formation at the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory in Switzerland. Simulations with homogeneous and heterogeneous material properties generated from experimentally obtained ranges are carried out. Crack initiation and propagation show a good correlation with the monitored relative humidity range of the experiment. Practical information is summarized to motivate the application of the proposed formulation at different setups. Finally, possibilities to improve the framework and to reason simplification of more abstract models are indicated.
Pendampingan Digitalisasi Pemasaran Produk UMKM di Desa Banjarejo Kecamatan Boja Kabupaten Kendal
Authors: Wijayanto Wijayanto , Cholifah Nur , Rozzaqi Ade Ricky , Kunaryo Bambang Hadi , Sudargo Sudargo
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan teknologi digital telah menciptakan peluang baru bagi pelaku usaha mikro, kecil dan menengah (UMKM) untuk meningkatkan pemasaran produknya. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah menganalisis implementasi digitalisasi pasar produk UMKM di Desa Banjarejo, Kecamatan Boja, Kabupaten Kendal. Bisnis produk UMKM saat ini sangat menjanjikan bagi mereka yang menggelutinya, karena banyak orang yang menginginkan makanan ringan untuk rapat, pesta, dan camilan santai.Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan beberapa UMKM di Desa Banjarejo sudah menerapkan digitalisasi pemasaran. Strategi yang digunakan antara lain memanfaatkan media sosial, e-commerce, dan website untuk mempromosikan dan menjual produk. Namun, masih ada beberapa kendala yang menghadang, seperti terbatasnya pemahaman terhadap teknologi digital, kurangnya sumber daya, dan kurangnya dukungan dari pemerintah daerah.Produk UMKM ini, juga memiliki banyak penggemar dari segala usia dan dari berbagai kalangan. Jika melihat kompetitor di industri yang sama, jumlahnya banyak. Dengan inovasi cita rasa yang lebih baik, ukuran yang cantik dan menarik, harga yang terjangkau dan yang terpenting sehat dan higienis, memberikan kemasan dan label yang menarik agar produk mitra dapat bersaing dan laku di pasaran.Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian tentang digitalisasi pemasaran memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan daya saing dan pertumbuhan UMKM di Desa Banjarejo. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya bersama antara UMKM, pemerintah daerah, dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya untuk mendorong adopsi dan pengembangan teknologi digital dalam kegiatan pemasaran UMKM.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Penentu Penghindaran Pajak
Authors: Ika Sulistyawati Ardiani , Kristianti Kiswanto Fransiska Nanda
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Karakter Eksekutif (KAE), Capital Intensity, Good Corporate Governance, dan Profitabilitas terhadap Penghindaran Pajak (Tax Avoidance) yang dihitung dengan menggunakan Cash Effective Tax Rate (CETR). Populasi dan sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2019-2023. Kemudian, setelah dilakukan proses pemilihan sampel dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, maka diperoleh 200 data sampel. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan sumber data sekunder, yaitu mengumpulkan laporan keuangan atau annual report yang dipublikasikan di Bursa Efek Indonesia atau website masing-masing perusahaan. Pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan analisis yang telah dilakukan dalam penelitian ini, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Karakter Eksekutif (KAE), Good Corporate Governance (GCG), dan Profitabilitas (ROA) tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penggelapan pajak, sedangkan Capital Intensity (CIR) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penggelapan pajak.
On the issue of recreating the former Church of the Presentation of the Lord in the Feldjegersky Corps as a departmental church of the State Feldegersky Service of the Russian Federation
Authors: Lazarev Andrey Borisovich
Published: June 2024

The study subject is recreation of the former Church of the Presentation of the Lord at the Feldjegersky Corps as departmental church of the Russian Federation Feldegersky Service. The study objects are the works of the researchers studying the Church history, archives and periodicals covering the Church history and the Russian Federation legal acts. The study is relevant because of increasing activities of organizations and individuals aimed at eliminating or changing traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The issue discussed in this article is a proposed measure for the Russian Federation to counter emerging threats. The article uses the following methods: historical and legal analysis and synthesis, systemic-structural, functional and formallogic approaches. The subject itself presents scientific novelty, as it has not been previously explored by other researchers. The article for the first time accumulates the works of Church history researchers and provides new sources, containing new information about the Church history. The article concludes that it is possible to recreate this Church as a departmental temple of Feldegersky Service and that this meets the interests of the Russian Federation, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Federation State Feldegersky Service, which in this regard would benefit from the interaction, that will enable the latter to expand the program of patriotic, historical and ethical education of its employees. This in its turn will increase the level of historical knowledge, patriotism and compliance with ethical standards and rules as well as standards of official conduct among its employees. The Russian Orthodox Church will be able to legally carry out its missionary activities in the State Feldegersky Service of Russia. For Feldegersky Service employees, the Church will become a place to unite them, transmit traditional spiritual and cultural values, historical traditions, and support them additionally in their official tasks.
The relationship between parents and children in Japanese society based on the material of Hayao Miyazaki's film "Gone with the Ghosts"
Authors: Izotova Nadezda Nikolaevna , Sladkova Ekaterina Viktorovna
Published: June 2024

The object of the study is the work of the Japanese animator, director Hayao Miyazaki. The subject of the research is the relationship between parents and children in Japanese society on the material of the animated fantasy film, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The empirical material of the article is not only the film itself, but also interviews of the director, participants of the film creation process, journalists, viewers, and posts in social networks. The research focuses on the images of the parents of the main character Chihiro and her parents from the point of view of Japanese viewers. The goals of Miyazaki in creating the image of «inadequate parents» are defined and analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the description of the beliefs associated with spiriting away (hidden by kami) in Japan. The authors describe cases of missing children in medieval Japan, including such phenomenon as 間引き mabiki – «getting rid of children». The basis of the research methodology is an interdisciplinary socio-cultural approach, methods of cultural and phonological interpretation and linguocultural commentary. The relevance of the research topic is determined by the expanding space and forms of intercultural communication, the popularity of Hayao Miyazaki's works all over the world, the humanistic nature of his works, the increased interest of researchers in the subculture of anime, which transfers cultural values and behavior models and serves as a tool of youth socialization. Scientific novelty of the study is determined by the fact that for the first time the film «Spirited Away» is analysed in terms of the relationship between parents and children, taking into account the broad context of national and cultural attitudes. Original materials in Japanese and their interpretation are introduced into the scientific turnover. In the course of the research, the authors conclude that the main task that the director was to help unleash the inner life force of the main character Chihiro, and for this purpose he sent the girl on a journey full of trials.
Problems of studying the birch bark art of the Orochon people in China from the 1980s to the present
Authors: ZHANG XIAOLI , Chernova Anna Viktorovna
Published: June 2024

The subject of this research is decorative and applied art of the Orochon people living in the Northeast of China and the issues of its study in Chinese academic studies. Currently, the humanities in China are moving to a fundamentally new level in the study of ethnic traditions and cultures, which is associated not only with a relatively new policy of "reform and openness", but also with a deep understanding of the humanities and social studies about the value of local cultures. The birch bark art of the Orochon national minority in China is an important part of creativity, broadcasting the traditional culture and aesthetics of this people. In this work, an attempt is made to study and systematize information about the research of Chinese scientists on this art, as well as about the origin and naming of the Orochon ethnic group, its language, traditional culture and the dynamics of its changes. The number of studies that have been studying the Orochon people, their culture and art, since the 1980s, has become noticeably larger, and their overall level has increased significantly. This work examines scientific papers and articles collected on four aspects – history, culture, art and birch bark art of the Orochon people since the 1980s. The authors of the article conclude that the state of research on Orochon birch bark art is unbalanced, however, there are already prerequisites for a deeper study of it within the framework of art criticism in the areas of form, color and aesthetics, as well as cultural codes and connotations of works of art, allowing to clarify the features of the traditional culture of ethnic minorities of Northeast China and the changes taking place in it. With the constant attention of Chinese scientific and public circles to the Orochon people, combined with relevant ideological and cultural opportunities such as the revival of national rural areas and the construction of the "One Belt, One Road", the study of Orochon folk art will certainly deepen. The interaction and joint research of scientists from China and Russia in the direction of studying the cultures and art of ethnic minorities in the Far East, as well as the correlation of conclusions about the art of ethnic minorities in a previously unified territory, are also necessary and expected.
The phenomenon of post-truth in the representation of the documentary image of the historical past in documentary-publicistic cinema (S. S. Govorukhin and Y. A. Dud')
Authors: Ostapenko Anton Sergeevich
Published: June 2024

The object of this study is the phenomenon of post-truth in the representation of the documentary image of the past in the assessment of Russian history on the example of two post-Soviet documentary films – S. S. Govorukhin «Russia that We Lost» (1992) and Yu. A. Dud' «Kolyma – Birthplace of Our Fear» (2019). On the example of each documentary, the author seeks to analyze the process of formation of assessment in the representation of the past through authtor's prism of historical events and their interpretation for the viewer. Attention is paid to a detailed analysis of what of the chosen theme is based on history changes depending on the actual socio-cultural context of the time and the dominant political conjuncture. Within this study hermeneutic and dialectical methods were used to analyze and understand the form of representation of the image of Russian history in post-Soviet documentary films, and the theory of cultural hegemony by A. Gramsci is also used to study the reasons for the interpretation and positioning of the past by the authors of documentary filmmaking. The novelty of the study lies in the comprehensive consideration and analysis of the phenomenon of post-truth as part of the processes in domestic documentary cinema, within the established socio-cultural context in which they were and are located. The positioning of history is studied on the example of the «Russia that We Lost» (1992), which is based on the arrangement of accents, in the case of representation and opposition of images of pre-revolutionary and Soviet Russia. The process of interpretation of the Soviet Union is analyzed, in the case of «Kolyma – Birthplace of Our Fear» (2019), which is based on the general assessment of historical events at the expense of individual private cases.
Creative unions of Dmitry Astrakhan
Authors: Shumov Maksim Vladimirovich
Published: June 2024

Dmitry Astrakhan is a director who immensely "feels the time." His films of the 1990s are documentary films of their era, which are reflected in the works of modern directors. All this underlines and undoubtedly confirms the relevance of this study. Based on this, the author sets a goal to identify the features of Dmitry Astrakhan's creative unions. The set goal is solved by the following tasks: 1) to analyze the creative team of director Dmitry Astrakhan; 2) to identify the members of the creative team with whom the director worked more than with others; 3) to substantiate the role of the creative tandem in the filmmaking work of Dmitry Astrakhan. The object of the study is a creative tandem, and the subject of the study is the main creative tandems in the directorial filmmaking of Dmitry Astrakhan. Cultural-historical and art-historical research methods were chosen as the key methods of the current research. The theoretical and methodological basis for writing this work was the works of Russian researchers Z. Lissa, A.O. Kozyreva, M.A. Novoselova, S.V. Lavrova, Li Jian and N.V. Medvedeva. It is impossible not to mention the author's previous publications on the research topic, which served as material for the work. Also, journalistic articles were used in the arsenal of sources to reflect the opinions of film critics and moviegoers on research issues. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the actualization of the role of the creative tandem in relation to the work of domestic film directors and the justification of a clear analytical approach to identifying participants in the main creative team of film director Dmitry Astrakhan. As a result of the study, it was revealed that Dmitry Astrakhan collaborated most of all with screenwriter Oleg Danilov during the entire creative period (1991-2020) – 24 joint films and composer Alexander Pantykin – 11 joint films. This served as the formation of common stylistic features and relationships that allow you to create films with a unique author's handwriting.
The Nature of the Sources: An Interview with Andrey Toporkov
Authors:   University of Tartu, Estonia, Roper Jonathan
Published: June 2024

In the second of our continuing series of interviews with charms researchers about their scholarly life and work, we present an interview with Andrey Toporkov conducted remotely (by e-mail) early in 2022 (subsequently updated in late 2023) by Jonathan Roper, who also made the translation from Russian. Andrey Toporkov is one of the earliest members of the Committee for Charms, Charmers and Charming, having first attended our meetings in London in 2005. Since then, he has been a familiar figure at our conferences. He is a Doctor in Philology, a lead researcher at the Department of Folklore at the A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is also a professor and a corresponding-member of Russian Academy of Sciences.
Canonical and Non-Canonical in Charming Texts and Practices
Authors:   Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Washington, D.C., USA, Deutsch James I.
Published: June 2024

Following a two-year pause due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the eleventh international interdisciplinary conference organized by the International Society for Folk Narrative Research’s Committee on Charms, Charmers and Charming took place 6th to 9th September 2022, both in-person at the National Library of Latvia in Riga and online via Zoom. Although numbers were lower than the previous Charms conference, which took place in May 2019 in Pescara, Italy, the 2022 conference featured twenty-one papers, presented by twenty-six participants, roughly forty percent of them physically in Riga and the remainder online virtually.
The Russian Secret of Secrets and Patriarch Nikon’s Book Curse
Authors:   Warburg Institute, London, Ryan William Francis
Published: June 2024

The topic of book curses has not hitherto been discussed in Incantatio and is often ignored in the wider literature on magic and magic charms, perhaps because it is neither folklore nor literature. Book curses can serve two purposes. The obvious one is to try to prevent the theft of books by terrifying potential thieves; the less obvious one is to attract readers or buyers with promises of secret or forbidden knowledge. In our article, we shall examine one of each kind found together in a single Russian volume.
A Low-Profile four-port MIMO Antenna for 5G-n79 Band with high diversity performance
Authors: El Ouahabi M. , Dkiouak A. , El Hadri D. , Zakriti A. , Charif M.
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a simple design of a compact 4-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) microstrip antenna using polarization diversity technique. The proposed structure consists of four monopole elements operating in the fifth generation n79 band (4800–5000 MHz). To achieve good performance with a more compact design, the four identical elements are arranged orthogonally to each other. The proposed antenna is fabricated using a Rogers RT6010 substrate with a compact size of 28 × 28mm2.  The measured results of the manufactured antenna in terms of S-parameters and radiation pattern are in good agreement at the operating frequency band. Moreover, the diversity performance of the proposed MIMO antenna is evaluated through the envelope correlation coefficient (ECC), the diversity gain (DG), the total active reflection coefficient (TARC) and the channel capacity loss (CCL).
A REVIEW ON DONKEY MILK AS ADJUVANT DIETOTHERAPY WITH ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT
Authors: Abdullha Mohmmd , Khan Abrar Mohd , Qurashi Mohammad Asif , Ali Syed Abshar
Published: June 2024

Tuberculosis is a communicable disease which has taken epidemic form with increasing burden worldwide. Also it is most opportunistic infection among those suffering from other co morbid conditions like carcinoma, HIV AIDS and diabetes etc. Ilaj bil ghida (Dietotherapy) is a unique approach of Unani System of Medicine through which physicians focused on nutritional status of the patient and advised diet accordingly. Donkey or Jenny milk has been known since antiquity for its cosmetic and nutritional values. Paper is about review donkey milk’s specifications and qualities in context to Tuberculosis and its treatment.
Evaluation of Conophor Nut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) Protein Isolates, Hydrolysate and Ethanolic Extract Ameliorating Potential on Hepatological and Renal Dysfunction of Streptozocin-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats
Authors: Odekunle Olubukola Yinka , Ijarotimi Oluwole Steve , Oluwalana Isaac Babatunde,
Published: June 2024

Aim: This study aimed at extracting bioactive components from conophor nut as a probable nutraceutic in the treatment of diabetes.
Place and Duration: Food Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology, and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, from June 2023 to September 2023.
Methodology: Protein isolate (CNPI) was produced via alkaline solubilisation of defatted conophor nut flour using NaOH. Hydrolysate was prepared by fermentation using Lactobacillus fermentum BGT10 for 24, 48 and 72 hours (CNPH24, CNPH48, CNPH72) respectively while the ethanolic extract (CNE) was prepared by steeping defatted conophor nut flour in 95% ethanol. Diabetic model rats were subjected to hyperlipidemic diet for 4 weeks and then induced by single intraperitoneal injection of freshly prepared solution of streptozotocin (35 mg/kg). The rats were randomly divided into 18 groups of five (5) rats each; negative control group, diabetic control group, reference (positive) control group as well as the treatment group; CNE, CNPH24, CNPH48, CNPH72 and CNPI administered dose dependently namely, 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg body weight. Oxidative stress was evaluated in liver and kidney by antioxidant markers, and also kidney functions were determined in diabetic control and treated rats.
Results: When compared with diabetic rats, oral administration of treatments at a concentration of 1000 mg/kg daily for 28 days showed significant reduction in biochemical parameters of liver and kidney for CNE, CNPH24, CNPH48, CNPH72 and CNPI respectively. Furthermore, the treatment resulted in significant increase in SOD, GSH, GST and CAT and decrease in MDA in the liver and kidney respectively.
Conclusion: Results from the study suggest that CNE, CNPH24, CNPH48, CNPH72 and CNPI may effectively normalize dysfunctional antioxidant status in streptozotocin-induced diabetics in a dose-dependent manner.
Role of Natural Resource Conservation and Disaster Management in Flood Mitigation Measures: A Case Study of Chennai Flood
Authors: Vijay M.
Published: June 2024

Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu and the southernmost state of India recently got hit by cyclone Michaung, and the impact caused by the cyclone resulted in heavy rainfall. Due to global warming, the impacts of climate change have negative effects on the environment. Though Cyclones and heavy rainfall are natural disasters, the heavy floods that affect the regular lives of the Chennai people are due to inefficient disaster management. People in Chennai faced severe damage to their properties and challenges for their survival, and they almost experienced a man-made disaster. Another main factor is that natural water bodies like rivers, lakes, and ponds are under tremendous pressure due to illegal encroachments and need effective measures for their rejuvenation. This paper emphasises the importance of natural resources and disaster management which will lead to sustainable development.
Comparison of Investigated Levels of Physicochemical Parameters in Qua Iboe River, Oruk Anam, Nigeria with Portable Water Standards
Authors: Akpan Nsima Amos , Udombeh Rosemary Boniface , Abai Ekaete Jacob
Published: June 2024

This research was carried out for comparision of status of physicochemical parameters in Qua Iboe River, Oruk Anam, Nigeria with portable water standards. Water samples were collected from five sampling locations in the study area for analysis of the physicochemical parameters in wet and dry seasons. Physicochemical parameters were determined using standard methods. Data generated were subjected to statistical analysis with Statistical Package for Social Science. The levels of some of the parameters were higher in dry season than wet season. Higher levels of some of the parameters were obtained in downstream than upstream and was ascribed to variation in levels of anthropogenic activities across the sampling locations. By extension, this indicated a likelihood of future escalation in levels of the physicochemical parameters in the river beyond permissiable limits given by World Health Organisation and other regulatory bodies in areas of higher levels of anthropogenic activities if the trend is not curbed. Comparatively, the levels of all the physicochemical parameters in the river water in both seasons were all within permissible limits for portable water standards set by World Health Organisation among other regulatory bodies. This implies that the river water quality supports life of aquatic organisms and also suitable for some domestic uses.  Principal component analysis of some of the physicochemical parameters revealed positive correlation coefficients (loadings) with one another. Hence for sustainability of the river water quality by government, regulation of anthropogenic activities in the study area is strongly advocated.
Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Rhabdomyosarcoma: A Case Report
Authors: Chehrastane Rachida , Hsain Ihssan Hadj , Chait Fatima , Jellal Sanae , Elouazzani Hafsa , Cherradi Nadia , Allali Nazik , Chat Latifa , Haddad Siham El
Published: June 2024

Rhabdomyosarcomas is a soft tissue tumor with a highly invasive malignant cells that originate of the skeletal muscle cells, specially occurs in the head and neck regions, the presentation in the parameningeal region, including the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, the presentation in the nasopharynx is infrequent.
The diagnosis is confirmed by appropriate immunohistochemical stains, while conventional radiology is used for evaluating the primary tumor, determining the extension to nearby organs, and detecting any potential metastases.
The treatment of nasal rhabdomyosarcoma is a real challenge given the unknown biological behavior of the pathology, the treatment is essentially based on surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Selective Phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) Allosteric Inhibitors for the Treatment of FMR-1 Gene Defects and other Pediatric Syndromal Disorders Associated with Cognitive Impairment
Authors: MA Stefan Bittmann
Published: June 2024

The selective phosphodiesterase 4 D enzymes play a crucial role in regulating signaling through the cyclic adenosinmonophosphate second messenger system by hydrolyzing cyclic nucleotides. The PDE4 gene family includes four subtypes, PDE4A-D, distinguished by the presence of conserved regions called upstream conserved regions UCR1 and UCR2. These enzymes can exist as dimers or monomers, with UCR1 facilitating dimerization and UCR2 controlling enzyme activity by modulating access to cAMP. Dimeric isoforms exhibit increased activity in response to cAMP signaling through PKA-mediated phosphorylation of UCR1. Mutations in the PDE4D gene have been linked to the rare neurodevelopmental disorder acrodysostosis-2 (ACRDYS2), characterized by intellectual disability and brachydactyly. These mutations, predominantly missense mutations on the protein surface, disrupt protein kinase A phosphorylation sites or alter interactions between UCR2 and the catalytic domain, affecting enzyme activity. Some mutations at the dimerization site increase basal enzyme activity. Genetic variations in PDE4D also influence human cognitive abilities, as evidenced by GWAS studies linking allelic variation in the gene's 5' exons encoding dimeric forms to cognitive function. This highlights the significance of dimeric PDE4D isoforms in normal brain function, both in rare disorders like ACRDYS2 and in common genetic variants associated with cognitive abilities. Blocking PDE4D can boost signaling through the cAMP-PKA-SIRT1-Akt-Bcl-2/Bax pathway, potentially offering therapeutic advantages in neurocognitive disorders. We focus on the role of selective phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) allosteric inhibitors for the treatment of fragile X mental retardation protein (FMR-1) gene defects and other brain disorders in childhood with focus on spinal cord injury in childhood, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome and Prader Willi syndrome.
Evaluation of Microbial Quality of Fufu Samples Prepared Using Conventional and Mechanical Methods in Kumasi Metropolis
Authors: Tebri Francis Xavier , Adi Doreen Dedo , Akubia Yaa Mawufemor , Sekyere Abena
Published: June 2024

Aim: The study aimed at evaluating the microbial quality of conventionally (CV) and mechanically (MC) prepared fufu samples in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana.
Study Design: The study used 2 x 5 x 2 experimental design constituting two fufu preparation methods (CV and MC), five different vending locations, and two sample types (fufu samples and water samples) from each vendor.
Materials and Methods: A total of ten (10) fufu and water samples each were conveniently collected and analysed using standard microbiological procedures.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana, in March 2022.
Results: The total aerobic count in the conventional and mechanical prepared samples ranged from 5. 2×107cfu/g to 4.5×108cfu/g and 5. 4×107cfu/g to 1.35×108cfu/g respectively. The total aerobic count in the water samples ranged between 9.7×106cfu/ml and 1.35×109cfu/ml in  (CV) and 1.53×106cfu/ml – 6.3×108cfu/ml in (MC). Both the fufu and water samples from the vendors had unsatisfactory levels of total and faecal coliform count, Staphylococcus aureus count, and yeast count irrespective of the processing method (CV and MC).
Conclusion: The fufu processing methods did not influence its microbial qualities positively. Hence Good Hygienic Practices are essential to ensure its microbiological safety.
Exploring Perceived Weather Uncertainty among Indian Farmers: Insights from Micro-level Analysis and Interpretations
Authors: Patra Swagata , Acharya S K , Haque Monirul , Biswas Amitava
Published: June 2024

India's economy relies heavily on farming, which is crucial for growth, jobs, and survival. However weather uncertainties like droughts, floods, and heatwaves make farming challenging. These uncertainties lower crop yield and quality, causing financial problems for farmers. Despite farmers' efforts, unpredictable weather still hurts crop management. Understanding how farmers feel about these uncertainties is vital for adapting to climate change and reducing risks. The present study was conducted in three villages: Bhomrapara, Mitrapur, and Maniktala of Haringhata block of Nadia district of West Bengal, India, from 2021 to 2022. Nadia district was purposively selected as it comes under the new alluvial zone (NAZ), which has decent productivity in terms of agriculture. A hundred farmers with good farming experiences were identified from the sampling frame, and responses were collected through a structured interview schedule. The study explores the diverse perspectives of Indian farmers on climate-related uncertainty, reveals that factors such as age, education, and landholding size significantly influence these views. Experienced farmers and those with more extensive landholdings perceive more significant uncertainty, with irrigation practices, crop yield, and cultivation costs play crucial roles. The study emphasizes the urgency of proactive risk reduction and resilience enhancement to avoid severe implications for agriculture and food security.
A Comprehensive Review on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture and Evolving Agricultural Practices for Climate Resilience
Authors: Singh Ashutosh , Pandey Amit Kumar , Santhosh D T  , Ganavi N R  , Sarma Anjan , Deori Chinmoy , Das Juman , Shiva Kumar. D
Published: June 2024

Agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily through methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock farming, rice cultivation, and fertilizer use. In the face of climate change, there is an urgent need to mitigate these emissions and build climate-resilient agricultural systems. This comprehensive review examines the sources and drivers of GHG emissions in agriculture, the potential impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity, and evolving agricultural practices aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing resilience. We explore a range of strategies, including improved nutrient management, precision agriculture, agroforestry, and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, which offer opportunities to mitigate GHG emissions while simultaneously improving soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. , we discuss the role of policy frameworks, financial incentives, and international collaborations in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering climate resilience in the agricultural sector.
Root Adaptation Traits under Water Logging Conditions
Authors: Modgil Shambhavi , Talekar Nilesh
Published: June 2024

A problem known as "waterlogging" occurs when the soil is saturated, which can seriously hinder plant growth and development. Waterlogging limits the amount of oxygen that can reach the roots of the plant, which affects the physiological and biochemical changes that occur in the plant. Plants, however, have developed a variety of adaptive strategies to deal with this kind of stress. Several morphological adaptations are displayed by plants to withstand waterlogging. Aerenchyma development, adventitious roots, and a shallow root system are a few of these. Plants respond to waterlogging stress by undergoing metabolic changes at the biochemical level. Increased ethylene synthesis, a stress hormone, controls the formation of aerenchymas and adventitious root growth, among other adaptive responses. In addition, plants store osmoprotectants such as soluble carbohydrates and proline to preserve the osmotic balance within their cells and prevent harm from waterlogging. Plants are able to tolerate waterlogging stress because of complex interaction of morphological, physiological, and biochemical adaptations together. In order to produce resilient crop varieties and sustainable agricultural techniques, it is imperative to comprehend the underlying mechanisms determining root architectural features under waterlogging circumstances. Subsequent investigations aimed at clarifying the molecular mechanisms behind plant reactions to waterlogging will aid in the creation of novel approaches to lessen the deleterious consequences of this environmental stressor.