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The Impact of Air Quality on the Tourism Industry: Measuring Stakeholder Subjectivity in Mures Country Using the Q Methodology
Authors: Bacoș Ioan-Bogdan , Gabor Manuela-Rozalia
Published: January 2024

This study examines the perceptions of stakeholders regarding air quality and how it influences the tourism industry, exploring the relationship between air quality and travel decisions, the impact of air pollution on tourism demand, sustainable rural tourism development, and the level of air quality awareness in tourists' home countries. Utilizing the Q Methodology, based on Stephenson's theoretical concept of operative subjectivity, subjective perceptions and opinions of stakeholders in Mureș County regarding the impact of air quality on the tourism industry were measured. Data were collected through the Q-sort tool from a heterogeneous sample of 20 participants (P-sample) socio-demographically. The research highlights significant concern about air pollution and its impact on tourism and the environment, particularly in Târgu Mureș. The results reveal strong disapproval among the stakeholders, suggesting a common, homogeneous understanding of the importance of environmental protection and the need for a sustainable approach in the tourism industry and beyond. Three relevant factors were identified, including unfavorable perceptions regarding (1) the impact of pollution, (2) consensus on the importance of environmental conservation in sustainable tourism, and (3) diversity of perceptions regarding the impact of pollution on tourism demand and tourist satisfaction. The findings underscore the necessity of a balanced and genuine approach to promote sustainable and responsible tourism, considering similarities and differences in perceptions regarding the impact of pollution on tourism demand.
Investors' Reaction to Financial Reporting – Empirical Studies on Price Volatility on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Authors: Spătăcean Ioan Ovidiu , Herțeg Maria Cristina
Published: January 2024

In this study, the impact of financial reporting upon investment decision is assessed through investors' behavior and measured by the stock price variation. This research analyzes preliminary, semestrial, and quarterly financial reports from 24 BSE listed companies, namely companies within the BET XT index (14) and companies within the BET AeRO index (10), over the reporting periods between 2018 and 2022. The main finding shows that investors, instead of being influenced by the market general trend, reacted rationally in 47% of the cases as they assigned the highest importance to the fundamentals from the preliminary reports. Based on the results obtained from the two indicators introduced in the research, we concluded that between financial reporting and market sentiment, the factor with the highest level of influence on price variation was financial reporting.
Applied materials engineering for orthodontic wires
Authors: Wilcock Arthur J.
Published: January 2024

In Australia, the history of materials engineering for orthodontic wires is generally related to the development of the Begg appliance. Therefore, until recently, it has helped in the search for light resilient forces produced by fine high-tensile stainless steel wires. Recently there has been added the desire to include wires of a low modulus of elasticity which also produce light forces but in larger diameter rectangular wires. There have been three periods of development, namely, up to and including the Second World War, up to Dr Begg’s passing, and subsequently.

A general metallurgical background for archwire selection and use is given including the following considerations: stiffness, flexibility, zero stress relaxation, formability, resiliency, high yield phenomena, and wire fracture and crack propagation; and how some of these may be evaluated by the fingers.
Home advantage in matches of the top Polish men’s handball league in the seasons before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Krawczyk Paweł , Smoliński Maksymilian , Labiński Jan , Szczerba Mateusz
Published: January 2024

Study aim: The aim of the study was to determine whether there are differences in performance analysis in high-sport handball matches between Pre-COVID-19, during COVID-19, and Post-COVID-19 seasons in the home and away matches.

Material and methods: The study material was obtained from the official match statistics of male PGNiG Superleague Ltd. (493 matches). The study included the 2019/2020 (before), 2020/2021 (during), and the 2021/2022 (after) season. Statistical tests were used: the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test.

Results: The COVID-19 pandemic period affected the reduction of home advantage during handball matches. The venue was a differentiating factor in selected handball team activities in the Pre-COVID-19 season, while there were no differences between home and away matches in the COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 seasons. The away matches in the Pre-COVID-19 season were characterized by more throws from 9m and lower goals and throws from 6m than in the Post-COVID-19 season, indicating recent trends in handball play.

Conclusion: The home advantage associated with playing home matches in terms of the Pre-COVID-19 season and between seasons occurs mainly in the first round of play. Further studies focusing on performance analysis in handball depending on the outcome of the match (win, lose) and the venue (home, away) should be conducted.
The effect of a 12-week functional training program on functional movement patterns and dynamic balance in young elite ice hockey players
Authors: Bieniec Anna , Grabara Małgorzata
Published: January 2024

Study aim: This study examined the effects of a 12-week functional training (FT) program on basic movement patterns and dynamic balance in hockey players.

Material and methods: Forty-three male ice hockey players aged 16.2 ± 0.76 years, were allocated into the experimental (EG) or control (CG) groups. The EG underwent additional 60-minute supervised FT sessions twice weekly, while the CG had an additional 60-minute team game class and swimming class. Fundamental movement patterns were assessed using the functional movement screening (FMSTM), whereas dynamic balance was assessed by the Y-balance test (YBT).

Results: After completion of the FT program, the hockey players assigned to the EG achieved higher results in the deep squat (p = 0.0143), hurdle step (p = 0.0002), in-line lunge (p = 0.0082), shoulder mobility (p = 0.0455), and rotatory stability tests (p = 0.0253), had higher total FMSTM scores (p = 0.0003), and less asymmetry (p = 0.0032) than at baseline. They improved all of the normalized scores in YBT. The hockey players assigned to the CG did not improve their results, but their performance decreased in the hurdle step test (p = 0.0082), and they showed more asymmetry (p = 0.0124) than at baseline.

Conclusions: The implementation of FT can lead to significant improvements in fundamental movement patterns and dynamic balance among ice hockey players. This suggests that implementing FT can enhance fundamental movement patterns in athletes and should be considered an integral part of sports training. By integrating FT into regular training routines, athletes across different sports may potentially improve their movement patterns, thereby enhancing their overall performance and reducing the risk of injury.
Germination and early seedling growth in four Plantago species in response to Zn, Cu and Fe
Authors: Ltaeif Hela Belhaj , Sakhraoui Anis , Castillo Jesús M. , Rouz Slim , Vicente Oscar
Published: January 2024

Heavy metal contamination is an increasingly pressing global ecological concern adversely affecting plant growth. Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly and low-cost approach to help solve this problem by using plants to remove metals. This study aimed to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of four Plantago species, exposing them to different concentrations (0, 150, 300, 600 and 900 ppm) of zinc, copper, and iron during germination and early seedling growth. These are generally the phases of the plant life cycle most sensitive to stress. The germination percentage (GP), mean germination time (MGT), radicle, hypocotyl and cotyledons length, biomass, water content and tolerance index (TI) were recorded under controlled conditions. The results indicated that metal-induced stress significantly reduced GP, increased MGT, and inhibited seedling growth with increased metal concentration. The relative toxicity of the tested metals could be ranked as Fe > Cu > Zn. Regarding the Plantago species, P. tunetana and P. lanceolata could be considered highly tolerant, P. albicans moderately tolerant, and P. afra low-tolerant to metal toxicity during germination. Therefore, P. tunetana and P. lanceolata present an excellent potential for phytoremediation of metal-contaminated zones.
Different Level of Tolerance to Herbicides is Displayed by Triticum aestivum L. Cultivars Depending on Herbicide Category and Mode of Application
Authors: Ariola Bacu , Ramize Hoxha , Kathelina Kristollari
Published: January 2024

Herbicides (HBs) are an integral part of modern agricultural practice globally as one of the most suitable methods for chemical weed control. Hence, they may inadvertently damage crops through similar mechanisms well-functioning at weeds. Tolerance to three categories of treatments (tribenuron-methyl, 2,4 D and their combination), and the impact of the mode of application (pre-treatment of seeds or spraying on plants) was assessed through morphometric analysis (total plant length, root length, stem length, lengths of the first three leaves, relative water content-RWC), and pigment content analysis for some wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars in use in Albania. Results speak of a cultivar specific tolerance to each HB category, discriminating “Dajti” as the most resistant cultivar, and suggesting that the stress imposed to plants by the combination of HBs can produce significant differences in pigment content. The mode of treatment, on the other side showed that glyphosate pre-treatment of seeds led to inhibition of germination, and plants germinated from seed pre-treatment with in 2,4-D displayed significant modification of plant morphology, and germination rate, and had limited impact on RWC. On contrary, few statistically significant changes in morphometric traits and pigments content were evidenced when plants were treated with 2,4-D or glyphosate after the germination. In conclusion, the combination of HBs produced significant changes in plant pigments content compared to the impact of each HB alone, and the pre-treatment of seeds lead either to inhibition or delayed germination. Based on the above we recommend avoiding these practices, and suggest further exploration of alternative HB combinations and modes of treatment before large scale applications.
Artificial cells: A potentially groundbreaking field of research and therapy
Authors: Dundar Mehmet Sait , Baki Yildirim A. , Yildirim Duygu T. , Akalin Hilal , Dundar Munis
Published: January 2024

Artificial cells are synthetic constructs that mimic the architecture and functions of biological cells. Artificial cells are designed to replicate the fundamental principles of biological systems while also have the ability to exhibit novel features and functionalities that have not been achieved before. Mainly, Artificial cells are made up of a basic structure like a cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm and cellular organelles. Nanotechnology has been used to make substances that possess accurate performance in these structures. There are many roles that artificial cells can play such as drug delivery, bio-sensors, medical applications and energy storage. An additional prominent facet of this technology is interaction with biological systems. The possibility of synthetic cells being compatible with living organisms opens up the potential for interfering with specific biological activities. This element is one of the key areas of research in medicine, aimed at developing novel therapies and comprehending life processes. Nevertheless, artificial cell technology is not exempt from ethical and safety concerns. The interplay between these structures and biological systems may give rise to questions regarding their controllability and safety. Hence, the pursuit of artificial cell research seeks to reconcile ethical and safety concerns with the potential advantages of this technology.
Human Resource Management Practices for Effective Organizational Change: A Review of Research in Western and Non-Western Countries
Authors: AL-NAKEEB Ahmed A. R. , GHADI Mohammed Yasin
Published: January 2024

Organizational change (OC) initiatives require effective human resource management practices (HRMPs). This review analyzes recent research on the role of HRMPs in OC, focusing on major trends and differences between Western and non-Western contexts. A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA)-guided search using Scopus and Google Scholar identified 26 relevant studies. The key findings showed the varied and crucial roles that HRMPs play in communicating change goals, engaging employees, and collaborating with stakeholders. In particular, hard OC involving actions such as downsizing warrants responsive HRMPs. Although some practices transfer well across settings, implementing HRMPs in non-Western environments requires adaptation to local cultural and religious norms. The predominant focus on Western contexts underscores the need for more research in understudied regions, such as the Middle East and North Africa. The limitations of this review include potential biases in the source studies and the exclusion of nonindexed literature. We conclude by calling for an expanded investigation into evidence-based HRMPs and the complex dynamics between HRMPs and diverse types of OC across different organizational and national settings.
The concept of evidence obtained from electronic correspondence
Authors: Rogalski Maciej
Published: January 2024

This article addresses cross-border cooperation between Polish law enforcement authorities and those of other European Union Member States in obtaining electronic evidence in criminal matters. It discusses provisions such as Article 589g § 1, Article 589l § 1, Article 589w § 4, and Article 589ze § 10 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP), focusing on defining electronic evidence. Currently, there are no legal definitions for these terms. The article posits that the existing definitions of electronic evidence are imprecise and lead to interpretational doubts. Therefore, it is crucial to organise the conceptual framework in the CCP by creating new definitions or clarifying existing ones. The analysis incorporates the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 on European Prod uction Orders and European Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings and the execution of custodial sentences following criminal proceedings.
Cooperation with third countries in combating money laundering in the face of modern challenges
Authors: Golonka Anna
Published: January 2024

The study is devoted to the issue of international cooperation in combating money laundering as a transnational crime. It is an original scientific article, the purpose of which is to highlight the difficulties that, in the current global situation, are posed by cooperation with third countries, i.e., those that are not members of the European Union. The analysis covers several thematic areas that are of key importance in this regard (using the formal dogmatic method). The specificity of the regulations in force in other countries was also indicated, particularly in the context of modern technologies and threats of cyber-laundering (incorporating elements of the legal and comparative method). As a result, conclusions were drawn regarding the challenges that the fight against laundering raises on the international arena, extending beyond the structures of the EU. The conclusion suggests directions for actions that would be desirable to undertake in order to ensure effective international cooperation with third countries in the field of combating money laundering.
Issuance of the European investigation order at the stage of a preparatory proceeding for the purpose of obtaining information constituting bank secrecy
Authors: Kąkol Cezary
Published: January 2024

The article discusses matters related to the issuance of the European Investigation Order (EIO) during the stage of a preparatory proceeding, the objective of which is to obtain information protected by banking secrecy from a foreign bank. Attention is drawn to the essence of this instrument of international cooperation in criminal matters and its comprehensive nature. A key problem revealed in prosecutorial and judicial practice consists of determining the entity competent to issue the European Investigation Order in the in rem phase of the preparatory proceedings. This issue also necessitates determining whether, in such a procedural situation, it is necessary to obtain the consent of the district court to access information subject to bank secrecy and whether this affects the scope of competence of the court or the prosecutor. An examination of case law and the accompanying opinions of the doctrine presented in the article reveals a non-uniform, even mutually exclusive, approach to this issue. A critical look at the presented range of views enables a clear stance on the aforementioned issues and the formulation of a de lege ferenda proposal.
Consequences of introducing the possibility of imposing an irreducible life sentence into the criminal code with regard to extradition and the execution of the european arrest warrant
Authors: Tyburcy Tomasz , Rogoziński Piotr
Published: January 2024

The Act of 7 July 2022, amending the Act – Criminal Code and certain other acts, introduced the possibility of imposing a sentence of life imprisonment without parole into the Criminal Code. The legislator provided for two grounds for the optional imposition of an irreducible life imprisonment sentence. The first (Article 77 § 3 of the Criminal Code) is based on formal grounds: a previous conviction for a specific type of crime (against life and health, freedom, sexual freedom, public security, or of a terrorist nature) to life imprisonment or imprisonment for a term of not less than 20 years. The second ground (Article 77 § 4 of the Criminal Code) operates on a substantive condition: the nature and circumstances of the act and the personal characteristics of the perpetrator indicate that the perpetrator’s remaining at liberty would pose a permanent danger to the life, health, freedom, or sexual freedom of others. This article posits that the provisions of Article 77 § 3 and 4 of the Criminal Code are incompatible with Article 3 of the ECHR, which prohibits torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. As a result of the introduction of this type of punishment in Polish law, we may unfortunately realistically expect other states to refuse to hand over individuals prosecuted for crimes punishable by such punishment or those already sentenced to such punishment.
Gloss on the judgement of the Supreme Court of 28 February 2023, I KZP 13/22 (expressing approval)
Authors: Krajnik Szymon
Published: January 2024

The present gloss refers to the thesis and considerations expressed in the Supreme Court judgement of 28 February 2023, I KZP 13/22, concerning the exception to the rule of speciality stipulated in Article 14(1)(b) of the European Convention on Extradition. The author presents arguments concerning the broad international legal context of the analysed regulation, which develops and confirms the accuracy of the Supreme Court’s stance on a broader than lexical interpretation of the term ‘final discharge’. Moreover, the paper discusses the nature of the exception in question in the light of the standard of protection laid down in Article 52(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland.
Development of a method for the determination of sedatives in bovine and porcine urine and kidneys by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Authors: Śniegocki Tomasz , Samorek Elżbieta , Sell Bartosz , Krajewska Weronika
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Sedatives have been used for a long time as animal tranquillisers to prevent stress and weight loss during their transportation. The proper determination of these substances in food of animal origin is essential for consumer safety.

Material and Methods

A 1 g portion of pig or cow urine or homogenised kidney was mixed with acetonitrile, sodium chloride was added, and the solution was further mixed and then centrifuged. The supernatant was transferred to a new centrifuge tube with primary and secondary amine, octadecylsilane and ZrO2, and mixed rapidly. The filtered solution was evaporated under a nitrogen stream. The residue was dissolved in 200 μL of acetonitrile, centrifuged with filters and then transferred to vials. Samples were analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry.

Results

The decision limit for confirmation was calculated at 2.5 μg kg−1 for all sedatives with relative standard deviation repeatability and reproducibility below 20%.

Conclusion

The validation results showed that this method meets the pertinent EU criteria for such methods and is suitable for sedative analysis in urine and kidney matrices.
Cytokine inflammatory response in dairy cows with mastitis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae
Authors: Bochniarz Mariola , Hahaj-Siembida Agata , Krajewska-Wędzina Monika , Osińska Marcelina , Tracz Anna , Trościańczyk Aleksandra , Brodzki Piotr , Krakowski Leszek , Kosior-Korzecka Urszula , Nowakiewicz Aneta
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The aim of the study was evaluation of the concentrations of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, IL-12β and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in the serum and milk of cows with mastitis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae.

Material and Methods

A total of 60 milk samples from diseased cows and 30 milk samples from healthy cows were included in the study. Blood and milk samples were taken from Holstein-Friesian cows from three herds (two in tie-stall and one in a free-stall housing system) in Lublin Province in Poland. The concentrations of cytokines in blood serum and quarter milk samples were determined by ELISA.

Results

The levels of IL-1β, IL-8, IL-12β and TNF-α were significantly higher in the milk of cows suffering from mastitis caused by S. agalactiae compared to the milk of healthy cows (263.03 vs 55.36 pg/mL, 298.34 vs 131.82 pg/mL, 604.10 vs 139.17 pg/mL and 460.86 vs 78.82 pg/mL, respectively). In the group of sick cows, cytokine levels were significantly higher in milk than in serum (263.03 vs 55.25 pg/mL for IL-1β, 298.34 vs 164.22 pg/mL for IL-8, 604.10 vs 70.34 pg/mL for IL-12β and 460.86 vs 104.78 pg/mL for TNF-α).

Conclusion

The results confirm the involvement of the entire bovine immune system to protect against the bacteria first locally in the udder. The response of the mammary gland to infection caused by S. agalactiae is rapid and already very strong at the beginning of the infection.
Quo Vadis, Biosemiotics?
Authors: Jurková Barbora , Šonská Barbora , Lacková Ľudmila
Published: January 2024

This is a review of the recently published collective monograph Approaches to Biosemiotics by Rodríguez and Coca (eds.). The publication can be used as a window into the current trends in the research area of biosemiotics, especially in the connection with the social sciences. We review briefly each of the chapters of the monograph and make some general conclusions about the significance and importance of the book by Rodríguez and Coca.
The Category of Thirdness in the New Mechanical Philosophy
Authors: Jurková Barbora
Published: January 2024

This paper discusses some of the possible connections between the principles of modeling in the new mechanical philosophy and the modeling used by Charles S. Peirce in his work on categories and evolutionary theory. The main goal is to show that the theoretical approaches used in the new mechanism can be beneficial for disciplines that are not clearly labelled as either humanities or natural science – for example, biosemiotics – and that this philosophical movement can help close the gap between natural science and the humanities. In individual chapters, this text deals with: the difference between the doctrine of the universal mechanism and the doctrine of the new mechanism, exploring the concept of the category of Thirdness and evolutionary theory in the work of Charles S. Peirce and finally focusing on the similarities between Peirce’s work and the approach of the new mechanical philosophy.
The Challenge of Positioning Space and Time in Systemic Studies of Animal Utterances as Both Embodied and External Contexts
Authors: Ongstad Sigmund
Published: January 2024

Animal utterances are metastudied based on a framework describing relations between aspects of utterance, genre, and lifeworld,form, content, act, time, andspace.The study concerns a set of problems: How is context perceived theoretically and empirically? Where are time and space positioned? Is time and space studied separately or as chronotope, as spacetime, as a whole? What does embodied context mean? What are systemic studies? Of the studies two focus on systemic projects, two on complexity and contextual variations, two on time and space as separate phenomena, and three on spacetime. Since aspects such as signs, utterances, and genres evolved before language, they presumably constituted animals’ communicational system, working as a resource for communication even for all species, hominids and humans included. Studying such elements challenges how we conceive how they interrelate, especially in spacetime. The study revealed that spacetime was mostly positioned outside utterances and only occasionally as embodied. Integration of all key elements was not found in the excerpt.
Nationality issues on Polish maps prepared for the Paris Peace Conference 1919–1920
Authors: Barwiński Marek
Published: January 2024

The military and political outcome of World War I, and the deliberations of the Paris Peace Conference, offered a real chance for the rebirth of Polish statehood. A key issue was the justification of Poland’s future territorial shape, in which ethnic issues played a significant role alongside historical, economic and strategic criteria.

The aim of this paper is to show and discuss selected archival nationality maps, often of an expert nature, produced by Polish scholars for the purpose of negotiating the territorial extent of Poland during the Paris Peace Conference. To what extent were they an attempt at an objective representation of the national reality of the Polish territory, and to what a subjective perception and experience of space by the authors of the maps? What were the aims and ideas of their creators, what did they want to achieve? To what extent did the political reality of the time determine their behaviour?
Hybrid Flatness-Based Control of Dual Star Induction Machine Drive System for More Electrical Aircraft
Authors: Nesri Mokhtar , Nounou Kamal , Sifelislam Guedida , Benkhoris Mohamed Fouad , Azeddine Houari
Published: January 2024

This paper develops a precise method control system for tracking control of a power drive system based on a multi-phase machine under motor parameter and load torque variations. By adding a simple feedforward term based on the flatness theory, a conventional flux oriented control (FOC) can be enforced to have a perfect tracking performance under model parameter and load torque variations. Hence, a hybrid flatness-based control (HFBC) technique is applied to the control of a dual star induction machine (DSIM) and compared to a classical vector control strategy regarding tracking behaviour, robustness, and perturbations rejection. Finally, the simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed HFBC under uncertainties such as motor parameter and load torque variations. Furthermore, an enhancement of the drive system’s control performances is demonstrated by the improvement of the technique of separation of the objectives of tracking and disturbance rejection. The simulation and experimental results are presented, demonstrating the superiority of the HFBC.
The IDEA Center for Public Gardens: programmes empowering positive change
Authors: Plummer Mae Lin
Published: January 2024

Public gardens as cultural institutions must be spaces that put human connection and a sense of belonging at the centre of the organization if they want to be relevant in an increasingly socially aware society. We have a responsibility to do better and right the harmful and exploitative wrongs of the past that continue to uphold systemic inequities. Public gardens can uplift communities around us and expand the identity of who we are and who we serve, without abandoning or shaming historical legacies.

 

The IDEA Center for Public Gardens™ (the Center) was launched January 2022 as a partnership between Denver Botanic Gardens and the American Public Gardens Association, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS MG-249862-OMS-21). Its aim is to empower public gardens to prioritize and champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within our industries and beyond. Living and working from the principles of IDEA can be an incredibly enriching and uplifting experience, and a journey to be celebrated. The Center does this by offering intensive peer-to-peer cohorts to develop practices, fund scholarships and speakers at conferences and symposia, and building alliances and partnerships to create collaborative unity across cultural institutions. A case study is included here describing how Naples Botanical Garden Florida incorporated IDEA principles into its annual theme for a year-round initiative to welcome new audiences and enhance staff inclusion in botanic garden activities. The Center is a call to action and an invitation to help improve the world one change at a time.
Deforestation of Brazilian Amazonia: Temporal Analysis and Mitigation Proposals
Authors: Gomes José Maria da Silveira , Rodrigues Caio Castro , De Castro Gledson Luiz Salgado , Zissou Alex de Jesus , Morais Emerson Cordeiro , Campos Pedro Silvestre da Silva , Chase Otavio Andre , Farias Paulo Roberto Silva
Published: January 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon region since 1988, identifying patterns and determining factors. Additionally, it seeks to propose solutions to reduce the advancement of deforestation in the region.
 
Theoretical reference: The theoretical framework of this research is based on concepts and theories related to deforestation, including previous studies on the impacts and causes of deforestation in the Legal Amazon.
 
Methodology: The method used in this research is time series analysis, utilizing reliable data from satellite images and official reports. The analysis includes evaluating trends over time, identifying determining factors through regression analyses, and assessing ecological, social, and economic impacts.
 
Results and Conclusion: The results reveal significant changes in deforestation rates over the analyzed period. They also identify key driving factors such as agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and land-use dynamics. The impacts of deforestation, including biodiversity loss and the displacement of indigenous communities, are highlighted.
 
Research Implications: The implications of this research are extensive and cover public policies, conservation practices, and sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for immediate actions to curb deforestation, protecting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the rights of indigenous communities.
 
Originality/Value: The originality of this research lies in the combination of time series analysis with the proposal of comprehensive solutions to the problem of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. According to this study, time series analysis revealed that the main implications for deforestation in the Legal Amazon are associated with mining and soybean cultivation.
Selenium in Acmella Oleracea (l.) R. K. Jansen Grown in Hydroponics: Thresholds Between Biofortification and Toxicity
Authors: De Oliveira Eder Silva , De Oliveira Gilmara Maureline Teles da Silva , Silva Junior Mario Lopes , Bittencourt Ricardo Falesi Palha de Moares , De Loureiro João Paulo Borges , De Santana Antônio Cordeiro , Ribeiro Hebe Morganne Campos , Bordalo Adriana Oliveira , Da Silva Mônia Maria Carvalho
Published: January 2024

Objective: With the possibility of using non-conventional food plants to minimise the impact of nutritional deficiencies in selenium, this research sought to determine the levels of maximum absorption efficiency and tolerance of Acmella Oleracea to the element.
 
Theoretical background: Almost 1 billion people in the world are deficient in selenium (Se). As it is a fundamental element for human health, vegetable biophotification programmes, as a form of nutritional supplementation, have covered a range of plants such as lettuce, basil, rice, corn, among others.
 
Method: In a completely randomised experiment, 60 plants were grown in hydroponics, supplemented with Se at doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg.L-1, plus a control. Biometric and physiological variables and Se content in Acmella Oleracea were measured. Factor analysis was used to measure the effects of Se and the plant's dose/response relationship.
 
Results and conclusion: Acmella Oleracea grew and assimilated 818.72±58.59 µg.kg-1 in the aerial part when exposed to a dose of 5 mg.L-1 for 28 days, differing positively from the control plants. The maximum dose that the plant tolerated, already showing signs of toxicity, was 10 mg.L-1 for 28 days.
 
Research implications: This research has implications for the way Acmella Oleracea is managed and can be used as a guide in the breeding process, making this plant an alternative for mitigating Se malnutrition in various parts of the world, especially in the Amazon.
 
Originality/value: This research is original and in line with the objectives of sustainable development and socio-environmental management, as it shows that the use of unconventional vegetables that are often adapted to various regions of the planet can be a viable alternative to mitigate the various forms of malnutrition and food insecurity.
Briceida Cuevas Cob, una crítica transcultural a su poesía
Authors: Palma Alejandro , Leirana Alcocer Silvia Cristina
Published: January 2024

En este artículo, realizamos una lectura del poemario U yok’ol awat peek’ ti’ u kuxtal peek’ –El quejido del perro en su existencia– (1995), de la poeta maya Briceida Cuevas Cob, desde la crítica transcultural, para proponer dos posiciones críticas: una que atiende el contexto regional de las castas en la península de Yucatán y otra que sensibiliza sobre el maltrato de los perros en situación de calle y sin raza. Nuestro propósito es demostrar que este poemario, además de presentar una denuncia sobre el racismo en la región maya, también propone, de manera visionaria, una cultura de sensibilidad hacia otras especies animales, cuestionando el concepto de especie. Se trata de un poemario que se adelanta a la mayoría de las legislaciones estatales en contra del maltrato animal y a la emergencia de los estudios críticos animales y la ecocrítica transcultural. Por lo tanto, una lectura revisitada de este poemario nos permite reconocer los alcances críticos de la poesía contemporánea en lenguas originarias como una alternativa de expresión de algunas problemáticas sociales de nuestra actualidad.
A Transcultural Criticism to Briceida
Abstract
In this article, we revise Briceida Cuevas Cob’s poetry book U yok’ol awat peek’ ti’ u kuxtal peek’ –El quejido del perro en su existencia– (1995) from a transcultural critical approach. Through this perspective we establish two reading positions: one involved with the criticism of regional racism –castas– in Yucatan peninsula and the other which makes aware about animal abuse, in specific stray dogs. In this way Cuevas Cob’s book is ahead regulations for animal care in Mexico and the emergency of critical animal studies. By exposing the case of Cuevas Cob’s poetry in her bilingual Mayan-Spanish version we propose that the scope of contemporary indigenous poetry in Mexico may be another way to express complex realities in our times.
Recibido: 01 de agosto de 2023Dictaminado: 25 de octubre de 2023Aceptado: 01 diciembre de 2023
Sujeto migrante y heterogeneidad: un acercamiento a Trenes de Roxana Crisólogo
Authors: Sánchez Shanik
Published: January 2024

En pleno siglo XXI, la migración aún impacta en diversos ámbitos, entre ellos la literatura. Aunque Antonio Cornejo Polar centró su propuesta en los desplazamientos del campo a la ciudad, considero que su noción de sujeto migrante todavía permite leer la literatura signada por este fenómeno, especialmente aquella que se ha escrito por y desde la emigración entre países del llamado “Tercer Mundo” al “Primer Mundo”. Parto entonces de lo señalado por Cornejo Polar para acercarme al poemario Trenes, de la peruana Roxana Crisólogo. Me interesa reflexionar en torno a cómo se presenta e impacta la situación migrante del yo poético y la consecuente heterogeneidad –que implica, de alguna manera, una toma de posición respecto a la identidad–, no solamente del propio discurso poético, sino de lo representado a lo largo de las estancias y experiencias que construyen su conflictivo itinerario a través de espacios y tiempos diferentes.
Migrant Subject and Heterogeneity: An Approach to Roxana Crisólogo’s Trains
Abstract
In this 21st century, migration still impacts various fields, including literature. Although Antonio Cornejo Polar focused his proposal on displacements from the countryside to the city, I consider that his notion of the migrant subject still allows us to read the contemporary literature marked by this phenomenon, especially the one that has been written by and from emigration between countries of the so-called “Third World” to the “First World”. Therefore, I use Cornejo Polar’s concept of migration to approach some poems of Trains, by the Peruvian poet Roxana Crisólogo. My interest is to reflect on how the migrant situation impacts the poetic self and how it is presented, as well as the consequent heterogeneity –which somehow implies taking a position regarding identity– not only in the poetic discourse itself but also in what is represented throughout the stays and experiences that build her conflictive itinerary through different spaces and times.
Recibido: 06 de junio de 2023Dictaminado: 29 de septiembre de 2023Aceptado: 24 de noviembre de 2023
Poor lonesome poets, Alberto Pimenta y la utilidad de la poesía
Authors: Meirim Joana
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo pretende analizar la reflexión de Alberto Pimenta sobre el lugar que ocupan los poetas en la sociedad contemporánea, a partir de una lectura atenta del último poema de Autocataclismos (2014), donde encontramos los siguientes versos: “los poetas son útiles / hacen versos / poor lonesome poets.” Este poema será, así, el pretexto para discutir la utilidad de los poetas en la república, aspecto varias veces abordado por Pimenta en poemas, ensayos y entrevistas. El análisis de este poema convocará incluso otros textos, principalmente, la conferencia de Adorno, “Rede über Lyrik und Gesellschaft” –“Discurso sobre poesía lírica y sociedad”–, texto fundamental para comprender el arte político de Alberto Pimenta.
Poor lonesome poets, Alberto Pimenta and the Usefulness of Poetry
Abstract
This article aims to analyze Alberto Pimenta’s reflection on the place that poets occupy in contemporary society, stemming from the close reading of the last poem of Autocataclismos (2014), where we find the following lines: “los poetas son útiles / hacen versos / poor lonesome poets.” This poem will thus become a pretext to discuss the usefulness of poets in the republic, an aspect Pimenta addresses several times in poems, essays and interviews. The analysis of this poem will also convene other texts, namely Adorno’s lecture, “Rede über Lyrik und Gesellschaft” –“On Lyric Poetry and Society”–, a fundamental text to understand Alberto Pimenta’s political art.
Recibido: 08 de septiembre de 2023Dictaminado: 13 de octubre de 2023Aceptado: 24 de noviembre de 2023
Escrituras desbordadas. Variaciones sobre el pensamiento literario.
Authors: López Renteral Iván
Published: January 2024

Norma Angélica Cuevas Velasco y Raquel Velasco (Coord.). (2023). Escrituras desbordadas. Variaciones sobre el pensamiento literario. 336 pp. ISBN: 9786078923243. Xalapa: Universidad Veracruzana.
Si esta reseña fuese el guión de una rutina cómica, entonces empezaría con la pregunta ¿qué tienen en común un cazador de asteroides y un crítico literario? Y la respuesta sería: ambos estudian estrellas muertas.
Smart mobility as sustainable mobility: Application to the agglomeration of Fez in Morocco
Authors: MAAROUFI Mohammed Mouhcine , STOUR Laila , AGOUMI Ali
Published: January 2024

To be sustainable, mobility must be smart, safe, fair, and take into account the harmful effects on the environment. It must improve the quality of citizen’s life by safeguarding human health and natural ecosystems. This sustainable mobility must optimize resource consumption and public spaces, facilitate accessibility, promote economic dynamism, commit to the social responsibility of individuals, companies, and society, and respect environmental integrity [1]. Thus, sustainable mobility contributes to development and responds to the travel demands of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs [2]. All modes of transport emitted in Morocco in 2014: 16 million tons of CO2 equivalent representing 19.2% of the country's total emissions. Morocco has set itself a target of 42% for reducing GHG emissions from the year 2030 [3]. This article presents the results of research conducted for the setting up of a new model of sustainable mobility - in a horizon of 20 years – in an urban Moroccan area, booming 'Fez'. It offers a conceptual approach to measuring the sustainability of the transport system. An analysis of the supply and the need for trips in a reference situation first allows for formalizing realistic objectives. Then, a sustainable mobility model is developed to prevent social and environmental costs from being higher than the services provided by the transport systems of this city. Finally, a comparison between the trend situation and the corrected situation with this sustainable mobility model allows us to appreciate its contribution.
The world’s first “Smart Nation” vision: the case of Singapore
Authors: SIPAHI Esra Banu , SAAYI Zabihullah
Published: January 2024

“Smartization” is the policy that Singapore as a city-state with a small geographical territory, limited natural resources, increasing urban density and aging population but determined to become an exceptional city-state has adopted to overcome various national challenges, improve the quality, efficiency and performance of urban services, sustainable development and overall improvement of citizens’ lives. In this regard, the Smart Nation initiative, which has been undertaken in late 2014 is considered a turning point that aims to make Singapore the first smart nation or the first smart country (mega-smart city) in the world. This paper is dedicated to the study of Singapore’s digitization process, especially the initiative of Smart Nation, which is an upgraded version of the smart city. In the framework of this article, the factors of Singapore’s transition to the digitization process, especially the Smart Nation initiative, are discussed, the plans and programs related to this process and the country’s achievements in this direction are explained. Meanwhile, along with all the achievements, the challenges, limitations and problems of the initiative of forming the Smart Nation have been pointed out.
Assessing quality of life in German, French, Italian and Polish smart cities: Identifying the need for further development
Authors: FABRÈGUE Brian F. G. , BOGONI Andrea
Published: January 2024

The concept of smart cities has gained significant attention in recent years, as urban areas worldwide seek to leverage technology and innovation to enhance their residents' quality of life. It is agreed that one of the core objectives of the smart cities is the optimisation of quality of life and resident satisfaction. This research endeavours to explore the relationship between smart city rankings and quality of life in four European countries: Germany, France, Italy, and Poland. In doing so, we encountered a multitude of complexities and nuances. While the concept of smart cities holds great promise for urban development and enhancing residents' well-being, the current methodologies for comparing smart cities and assessing quality of life require refinement and standardization. Addressing these challenges will not only advance our understanding of the impact of smart city initiatives but also pave the way for more effective urban planning and policy decisions to improve the overall quality of life in urban areas.
Isolation of Escherichia coli bacteriophages from Domestic Wastewater in Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Amelia Puteri , Adila Ersa Fiki , Novitri Suci Ahda , Janatiningrum Isra
Published: January 2024

In recent years, there has been a continuous increase in the prevalence of antibiotic resistance among bacteria responsible for infectious diseases. Several studies have shown that the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a major factor contributing to this rapid increase. To overcome this challenge, one promising approach is the use of bacteriophages as a treatment option. Therefore, this study aims to isolate E. coli lytic bacteriophages as an alternative antibiotic for treating secondary bacterial infections of COVID-19. Isolation of bacteriophages was carried out using the plaque assay method with double layer agar technique. The isolate obtained was purified and tested for effectiveness in lysing E. coli ATCC 25922 bacterial cells. The results showed that E. coli had resistance to antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin, Clindamycin, Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin, and Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. BEB1 isolate obtained from domestic waste had activity in inhibiting the growth of the test bacteria with an effectiveness of 72% at the 25th hour. Based on these findings, it had the potential to be developed as an alternative antibiotic agent to overcome infectious diseases caused by E. coli ATCC 25922.
Evaluation of Different Drugs for Prevention of Dry Socket after Extraction of Lower Wisdom Teeth
Authors: A. Hawramy Falah , S. Gataa Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Dry socket is one of the most common complications of tooth extraction especially after lower wisdom tooth removal. Many drugs have been used to decrease the incidence of this complication. The purpose of this study was to evaluate different drugs in prevention of dry socket. In this study 150 patients needs removal of lower wisdom tooth were included. The patients divided into five equal groups were and each group received different type of drug postoperatively. The patients were evaluated for the presence of dry socket in the 2nd, 5th, and 7th day after tooth extraction. The females were affected more than males in this study with 2.1: 1 rat io. The incidence of dry socket in the total number of the patients was 17.3%. The analysis of the data showed no significant relations between the five groups as the P value was > 0.05.The use of different drugs postoperative in this study showed no differences in the incidence of dry socket which high lighten the use of preventive measures to decrease the occurrences of such condition.