bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study protocol for writing to heal: A culturally based brief expressive writing intervention for Chinese immigrant breast cancer survivors
Authors: Lu Qian , Lun Di , Dawkins-Moultin Lenna , Li Yisheng , Chen Minxing , Giordano Sharon Hermes , Pennebaker James W. , Young Lucy , Wang Carol
Published: September 2024

Background

This study uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the health benefits of expressive writing that is culturally adapted for Chinese immigrant breast cancer survivors (BCSs) and to characterize how acculturation moderates the effects of expressive writing interventions.

Methods

We will recruit Chinese immigrant BCSs (N = 240) diagnosed with stage 0-III breast cancer and within 5 years of completion of primary treatment. Recruitment will occur primarily through community-based organizations and cancer registries. Participants will be randomly assigned either to a control condition to write about neutral topics or to one of two intervention conditions, self-regulation or self-cultivation, both of which aim to promote adaptive cognitive processes but differ in how they achieve this goal. The self-regulation intervention culturally adapts a Western expressive writing paradigm and incorporates emotional disclosure, whereas the self-cultivation intervention originates from Asian cultural values without disclosing emotions. Participants in all three conditions will be asked to write in their preferred language for three 30-minute sessions. The primary outcome will be quality of life (QOL) at the 6- and 12-month follow-ups, and the secondary outcomes will be perceived stress, stress biomarkers, and medical appointments for cancer-related morbidities.

Discussion

This project will be the first large RCT to test culturally based brief interventions to improve QOL and reduce stress among Chinese immigrant BCSs. This project is expected to address two important needs of Chinese immigrant BCSs: their unmet psychological needs and the lack of culturally competent mental health care for Chinese immigrant BCSs. The immediate product of this line of research will be empirically evaluated, culturally responsive interventions ready for dissemination to Chinese immigrant BCSs across the United States.

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier

NCT04754412.
Immunological effects of vitamin c and zinc on tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) exposed to cold water stress
Authors: Mustafa Ahmed , Belavilas Maryam , Hossain Rumman , Mishu Israt
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the immunological and growth effects of Vitamin C and Zinc supplementation on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) subjected to cold water stress. Nile tilapia fingerlings were housed in eight 20-gallon tanks at Purdue University, acclimated to 26 ± 2°C water conditions before the experiment. The tilapia was divided into groups with varying water temperatures and feed supplements: control fish in warm water, and experimental groups in cold water with increased levels of Vitamin C and Zinc. Stress was induced by lowering the water temperature to 15 ± 2°C in four tanks, while the remaining tanks were kept at the optimal growth temperature. Results demonstrated that Vitamin C and Zinc supplementation significantly enhanced immune response and muscle regeneration in cold-stressed tilapia, allowing them to achieve growth rates comparable to those of control fish in optimal warm water conditions. These findings highlight the potential benefits of combined Vitamin C and Zinc supplementation in improving the immune response and growth performance of tilapia under suboptimal temperature conditions.
A randomized controlled study of auricular point acupressure to manage chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: Study protocol
Authors: Lukkahatai Nada , Nguyen Michael V. , Zhang Jingyu , Cho Yu-Min , Benjasirisan Chitchanok , Jia Heijingzi Monica , Campbell Claudia M. , Kawi Jennifer , Wu Hulin , Wang Hongyu , Bora Rupsikha , Thrul Johannes , Johnson Constance M. , Smith Thomas J.
Published: September 2024

Objective

Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN) significantly impacts cancer patients, leading to functional disability, diminished quality of life, and increased healthcare costs amid the ongoing opioid crisis. Auricular point acupressure (APA), a non-invasive and non-pharmacological alternative, has shown potential for alleviating the pain, numbness, and tingling associated with CIN. This study aims to assess the efficacy of APA for CIN symptoms and physical function and to examine the mechanisms underlying APA’s effects on CIN.

Methods

This is a three-arm randomized controlled clinical trial protocol. Patients aged 18 and older who are experiencing CIN are randomly assigned to one of the three groups: an APA group (in-person APA; mAPA), a sham control group (virtual APA; vAPA), and a wait-list usual care control group (UC). During the four-week program, participants in the mAPA receive an in-person APA treatment and training; the sham control participants (vAPA) receive a self-guided smartphone APA application with APA demonstration videos; and the UC participants will continue with the usual care and be re-randomized into one of the APA groups. The primary outcomes are changes in CIN symptoms and physical function. Secondary outcomes include evaluating pain sensory thresholds, motor and cognitive functioning, inflammatory signaling, brain connectivity, opioid use, and quality of life. The outcomes are measured at baseline, program completion (4 weeks), and at monthly follow-up for 3 months post-intervention.

Discussion

This study will provide evidence supporting the potential viability of APA as an intervention for CIN.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov, IDNCT04920097registered on 3 June 2021.
Healthcare outcomes and dispositions in persons with obesity within emergency departments in Ontario, Canada: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS), 2018–2022
Authors: Mirzadeh Parmis , Kuk Jennifer L. , Wharton Sean , Reid Reagan A. , Ardern Chris I.
Published: September 2024

Introduction

The experience of persons with obesity (PwO) in the Canadian healthcare setting has not been widely studied. The objective of this study was to assess care in PwO in emergency departments in Ontario, Canada.

Methods

This secondary analysis made use of 2018–2022 Canadian Institute for Health Information’s National Ambulatory Care Reporting System. The sample consisted of 4547 individuals with an obesity diagnosis, and 4547 controls who were matched for sex, age, and main diagnosis. Ordinal logistic and multiple linear regression analyses were used to assess triage scores, wait times, and length of stay.

Results

PwO had 4.8 minutes longer wait time for a physician initial assessment (p<0.01), 3.56 hours longer length of stay in the emergency department (p<0.0001), and 55% greater odds (OR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.43–1.68) of having a less urgent triage score compared to controls matched for main diagnosis. When further matched for triage score, PwO experienced over three hours longer length of stay for triage level 2 (emergent, p<0.01), five hours longer for triage level 3 (urgent, p<0.01), and nearly two hours longer for triage level 4 (less urgent, p<0.05) cases.

Conclusion

PwO were rated as less urgent and experienced longer wait times and length of stay, compared to controls matched by sex, age, and main diagnosis. Additional research is needed to confirm the consistency of these findings in other provinces/territories, and to examine clinical outcomes, and the underlying reasons for differences.
Parametric seasonal-trend autoregressive neural network for long-term crop price forecasting
Authors: Hong Woojin , Choi Seong Cheon , Oh Seungwon
Published: September 2024

Crop price forecasting is difficult in that supply is not as elastic as demand, therefore, supply and demand should be stabilized through long-term forecasting and pre-response to the price. In this study, we propose a Parametric Seasonal-Trend Autoregressive Neural Network (PaSTANet), which is a hybrid model that includes both a multi-kernel residual convolution neural network model and a Gaussian seasonality-trend model. To compare the performance of the PaSTANet, we used daily data from the Garak market for four crops: onion, radish, Chinese cabbage, and green onion, and performed long-term price forecasts for one year in 2023. The PaSTANet shows good performance on all four crops compared to other conventional statistical and deep learning-based models. In particular, for onion, the (mean absolute error (MAE) for the long-term forecast of 2023 is 107, outperforming the second-best Prophet (152) by 29.6%. Chinese cabbage, radish, and green onion all outperform the existing models with MAE of 2008, 3703, and 557, respectively. Moreover, using the confidence interval, the predicted price was categorized into three intervals: probability, caution, and warning. Comparing the percentage of classified intervals about the true prices in our test set, we found that they accurately detect the large price volatility.
Counting the number of non-isomorphic top generalized local cohomology modules
Authors: Carsava Merighe Liliam
Published: September 2024

Let (R, m) be a commutative Noetherian local ring, a be a proper ideal of R and M and N be two finitely generated R-modules. In this paper, we give some results in order to count the number of non-isomorphic top generalized local cohomology modules, namely H_a^{d+n}(M,N), where dim N = n < \infty and pdim M = d < \infty. We prove that this number is equal to 2^{|Att_R(H_{m}^{d+n}(M,N))|}, when dim R=d+n and R is Cohen-Macaulay and complete with respect to the m-adic topology.
Early relapse after rituximab treatment in a patient with seronegative neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: a case report
Authors: Lee Juhee , Hong Yoon-Ho
Published: September 2024

Rituximab (RTX) is a monoclonal antibody that targets CD20 on B cells and is used to reduce the relapse risk in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Some patients experience relapse or exacerbation shortly after RTX treatment. We report a 54-year-old female with seronegative NMOSD who relapsed soon after RTX treatment.
O Movimento Histórico das Contribuições da Teoria da Extensão de Grassmann para a Álgebra Linear
Authors: Borges Julia Santana Garcia , Assis Aline Mota de Mesquita , Lima Márcio Dias de
Published: September 2024

Hermann Grassmann foi um alemão do século XIX que estabeleceu os marcos iniciais para o surgimento da Álgebra Linear, um campo da Matemática que oferece recursos básicos para o desenvolvimento de várias subáreas da Matemática e de outras áreas do conhecimento, como Engenharias e Física, por exemplo. Assim, este artigo visa apresentar uma biografia deste autor, destacando duas de suas obras que registram seus feitos para este campo. Constitui-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica com análise qualitativa dos dados pautada nos fundamentos do movimento lógico-histórico do objeto, possibilitando uma análise histórica, cultural e social, visando responder à seguinte questão-problema: quais foram as contribuições de Grassmann para o desenvolvimento da Álgebra Linear que o levou a ser considerado o criador desse campo de estudos? Conclui-se que Grassmann lançou as primeiras ideias sobre muitos conceitos que hoje constituem a Álgebra Linear, como espaços vetoriais -dimensionais, transformação linear e outros, sendo, então, considerado por muitos, o criador da Álgebra Linear.
Towards an architecture for monitoring communications in social networks based on graphs -using honeypot
Authors: Koffi Kanga , Béman Hamidja Kamagate , Aguie Pacôme Bertrand Brou , Olivier Asseu , Souleymane Oumtanaga
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we are proposing an architecture for monitoring communications in social networks. The main objective is to establish a sys-tem that can detect possible attempts to intrude communications in a social network environment using honeypots. To do this, we reviewed the various works related to intrusion detection concerning architectures, algorithms and software tools in this area. Concretely, our proposal includes four (4) components that we have presented while defining the role of each of them. We implemented this architecture in a python environment with the associated algorithms: One-Class SVM - FOREST ISOLATION as well as their combination. The results show that our architecture produces a more refined level of intrusion detection by applying combinations of these different algorithms. Anything to ensure that intrusions detected by honeypots would be reliable using our proposal.
Data visualization in shaping the institutional COVID-19 narrative
Authors: Ferrari Giovannipaolo , Diana Paolo
Published: September 2024

This article examines the distortion of data and its visualization in the context of Covid-19 in Italy. While data visualization has become prevalent across various scientific disciplines, it often suffers from being overly intricate, inappropriate for the data type, or capable of causing perceptual biases and data falsification. The surplus of digital data and its subsequent visualization can lead to the manipulation of information, crafting narratives that diverge from official communications and aim to undermine their credibility and accuracy. This article highlights the necessity for properly disseminating data literacy and investigates data visualization’s epistemological and methodological dimensions, focusing specifically on the Italian scenario. Misrepresentation of COVID-19 data is characterized by the distortion and misrepresentation of the pandemic data collected, processed, and presented. Through an empirical case study, the article underscores the imperative to develop and utilize data visualization techniques that faithfully and accurately depict data.
Dynamic optimization of boiler for minimizing energy consumption in the intentionally transient process operation: effect of different interval number
Authors: Rohman Fakhrony Sholahudin , Wan Alwi Sharifah Rafidah , Azmi Ashraf , Er Hong An , Ahmad Termizi Siti Nor Azreen
Published: September 2024

Certain manufacturing or industrial processes may involve variable conditions, and intentionally transient boiler operation allows optimal adaptation to these variations. This helps maintain efficiency and reduce energy consumption during different process phases. Transient operation is inherent during the start-up and intermittent phases in reaching the pressure required for boiler operation. Optimizing these transient states can reduce energy consumption. Dynamic optimization of boilers is crucial for several reasons, especially in industrial and power generation settings. Boilers are used to produce steam or hot water for various processes, and optimizing their performance can lead to increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and improved overall system reliability. The dynamic optimization problems were solved using the orthogonal collocation method. Three problem optimizations were considered in this study: minimize process time (P1), minimize energy consumption without optimized final time (P2), minimize energy consumption with optimized final time (P3). The control/decision variables applied were firing rate, Q, and water feed flowrate, q
f. From the simulation results, the control trajectories of P3 were chosen to be the most effective control operation to achieve the minimum energy consumption for reaching target pressure, i.e., 10.2 MPa, with a reasonable intermittent unit time. In practice, the selection of the number of intervals is often determined through a combination of domain knowledge, computational resources, and the desired level of accuracy. Sensitivity analysis and testing with different interval sizes can help in understanding the impact of this parameter on the optimization results. A greater interval time will decrease energy consumption.
Compact and flexible EBG backed ultra-wide band antenna for on-body communications
Authors: Mol J Mary Suji , Florence S Esther , S Radha , M Abraham
Published: September 2024

The paper presents an UWB antenna for on-body application with advancements in EBG backed reflector incorporating the compatibility and flexibility in structure. The ultra-wideband (UWB) frequency range supported by the designed antenna is between 2.78 GHz and 18 GHz. The antenna is designed with jeans textile substrate for the compatibility in on-body applications, which has appealing qualities such as flexibility and low dielectric properties, while the antenna radiator patch and ground plane are made of copper. The designed antenna is applicable on human body, meticulously designed EBG surface that could minimize antenna frequency detuning, with specific absorption rate (SAR). This allows for a great deal of flexibility in terms of the antenna design, allowing it to realize a high gain, enhanced bandwidth and directional radiation pattern. The antenna gain is increased by 99.8 % once EBG is applied and the SAR is decreased from 22.03 W/kg to 0.104 W/kg.
Novel irreversibility modeling of non-homogeneous charged gas flow by solving Maxwell–Boltzmann PDEs system: irreversibility analysis for multi-component plasma
Authors: Abdel Wahid Taha Z. , Alaofi Zaki Mrzog
Published: September 2024

A novel modeling and new irreversibility analysis of non-homogeneous charged gas flow is presented as an extension and further development of our previous article [J. Non-equilibrium. Thermodyne. 49 (2024), 1–21]. We study the non-equilibrium irreversible thermodynamics (NIT) properties of the exact solution to the dilute non-homogeneously charged gas problem with unsteady Rayleigh flow. In contrast to previous research, the charged gas is non-homogeneous under the influence of induced electromagnetic forces, the flat plate moving damping with time, and the effect of positive ions is considered, leading to significant advancements in understanding natural plasma dynamics. We are solving eight non-homogeneous partial differential equations (PDE). We used a Laplace transformation technique and small parameters methods. To the best of our knowledge, as two new scientific achievements, we introduced a new mathematical model for a mixture of charged gas to calculate the thermodynamic forces, kinetic coefficients, and fluxes variables, see Appendices. Second, we present a fantastic new technique by a flowchart to identify the equilibrium time of multi-component plasma step-by-step using the velocity distribution function (VDF). We indicate that electrons, which are faster lighter components, reach equilibrium faster than slower heavier components. A standard laboratory argon plasma model is used to apply the results.
Shaping the visually impaired perception of gender through Netflix audio description of movies and series
Authors: Haider Ahmad S. , Abu Tair Sausan , Obeidat Mohammed M. , Saed Hadeel , Sahari Yousef
Published: September 2024

This paper examines how different gender identities are treated in the audio description feature provided on the Netflix platform. It examines how gender is reflected in language through the use of gendered terms and pronouns and how these are determined and assigned. The paper analyses if gender is assigned based on the visual information provided or if extra resources are used to confirm the validity of the descriptions. A set of Netflix movies and series with diverse casts were thus examined to compare how gender is treated in descriptions. The analysis searches for the existence of bias and assumptions and how they affect the description and described groups. The findings revealed that basing descriptions on visuals creates confusion between gender expression, performance, and gender identity, which could lead to the misgendering of both cisgender and transgender characters. Thus, it is best not to rely on stereotypes and assumptions and to research the characters through textual and extratextual information to properly describe them. Examining the uses of gender-neutral and gender-fair language in contrast with gendered labels revealed that it can be used to avoid misgendering but is currently mainly used as a tool to enhance mystery.
Processing Chinese object-topicalization structures in simple and complex sentences
Authors: Wu Fuyun , Wang Fang , Li Jinman
Published: September 2024

Chinese has the basic word order of Subject-Verb-Object (SVO), yet it is also known as a topic-prominent language, where an object can be topicalized from within a relative clause as well as from a main clause. In parsing Topic-Subject-Verb (TSV) structures, will a Chinese comprehender have difficulties in recognizing the second noun phrase (NP2) as the subject and in integrating the initial topic noun with the verb? Experience/surprisal-based theories and memory-based theories make testable predications at the NP2 and critically, at the verb. Focusing on these two regions in three self-paced reading experiments, we compared reading time patterns between TSVs and canonical SVOs in simple or complex sentences. Converging evidence showed processing costs at or prior to the NP2 in TSVs compared to SVOs, but no retrieval or integration costs at the verb regardless of dependency lengths. Our results are not predicted by memory-based theories, but are consistent with the predictions of experience/surprisal-based theories, suggesting that Chinese TSV processing is guided by structural frequencies and a universal subject-reading bias, with completion of dependency between topic and the verb (or empty category) likely to be fundamentally semantic.
What can NLP do for linguistics? Towards using grammatical error analysis to document non-standard English features
Authors: Nguyen Li , Taslimipoor Shiva , Yuan Zheng
Published: September 2024

This paper proposes a novel use of grammatical error detection/correction (GED/GEC) tools to document non-standard English varieties. This is motivated by the fact that both GED/GEC technology and sociolinguistics aim to identify linguistic deviation from the so-called standard, yet there has been little communication between the two fields. We thus investigate whether state-of-the-art GED/GEC models can be effectively repurposed to automatically detect dialectal differences and assist linguistic missions in this regard. We explore this in the context of written Singaporean English (Cambridge Write & Improve), and spoken Vietnamese English (CanVEC), representing an established non-standard variety (Case 1) and an emerging variety (Case 2), respectively. We find that our GED/GEC systems are able to successfully detect a number of both established and new features. We further highlight some of the remaining areas that the systems overlook, as well as opportunities for future developments. This research bridges the gap between GED/GEC and dialectology, emphasizing their shared theme of linguistic deviation from a socially defined standard.
A ilegalidade da suspensão de direitos políticos por meio do processo civil: afronta a norma supralegal
Authors: Costa Gomes Francisco Alysson
Published: September 2024

A supralegalidade de normas foi reconhecida pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal por ocasião do julgamento do Recurso Extraordinário nº. 466.343, ao decidir que os tratados internacionais de direito humanos ratificados sem reserva pelo Brasil teriam força normativa superior às demais normas, estando abaixo apenas das normas constitucionais, quando não aprovados por maioria qualificada (§3º do art. 5º. da Constituição Federal). Nesse sentido, é o escopo deste trabalho demonstrar que a suspensão de direitos políticos por juízo cível em julgamento de ação de improbidade administrativa afronta norma supralegal.
Federalismo brasileiro: motivações históricas e reflexões sobre a opção pelo modelo centralizador
Authors: Fernandes Sales Gustavo
Published: September 2024

O artigo se propõe a realizar uma reflexão sobre as razões das tendências centralizadoras do constitucionalismo brasileiro. Para tanto, analisam-se, em um primeiro momento, as motivações históricas que levaram os legisladores constituintes pátrios a essa opção. Na sequência, explora-se a origem do federalismo no âmbito global, com foco maior nos Estados Unidos da América, e estabelece-se uma comparação com o federalismo brasileiro. Em seguida, estuda-se a referida forma de Estado na vigência da Constituição brasileira de 1988, bem como a tentativa de instituição de um federalismo de equilíbrio. Por fim, conclui-se que há três grandes fatores explicam a tradição centralizadora do federalismo brasileiro: a origem histórica advinda da importação não adaptada do modelo norte-americano, a falta de implicação entre o Direito e a realidade constitucional e a atuação asfixiante do Supremo Tribunal brasileiro.
A importância do BNDES no fortalecimento das companhias nacionais como política pública
Authors: Ferraz Daniel Amin , Sahade Wilson Sampaio
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo apresenta a relevância do Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES no fomento do desenvolvimento socioeconômico das políticas públicas no Brasil, por meio de financiamentos e intervenção econômica nas principais companhias do país. Analisa-se o contexto histórico e político correlacionado, observando a dinâmica de aperfeiçoamento tanto do banco, como do contexto nacional. Por meio da observação consagrada, foram analisados os números e resultados provenientes das ações da instituição, essencialmente por intermédio da BNDESPar, subsidiária do BNDES ligada diretamente à atuação do banco no mercado de capitais. Por fim, concluiu-se sobre os principais impactos do desempenho do Sistema BNDES no crescimento econômico e social do Brasil.
Prefácio
Authors: Castagna Machado Gustavo , Camargo Massaú Guilherme
Published: September 2024

Prefácio ao volume
Survival of Infants Born at 22 to 25 Weeks’ Gestation Receiving Care in the NICU: 2020–2022
Authors: Edwards Erika M. , Ehret Danielle E. Y. , Soll Roger F. , Horbar Jeffrey D.
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

To provide contemporary data on infants inborn at 22 to 25 weeks’ gestation and receiving care at level 3 and 4 neonatal intensive care units in the United States.

METHODS

Vermont Oxford Network members submitted data on infants born at 22 to 25 weeks’ gestation at a hospital with a level 3 or 4 NICU from 2020 to 2022. The primary outcome was survival to hospital discharge. Secondary outcomes included survival without severe complications, length of stay, and technology dependence.

RESULTS

Overall, 22 953 infants at 636 US hospitals were included. Postnatal life support increased from 68.0% at 22 weeks to 99.8% at 25 weeks. The proportion of infants born at 22 weeks receiving postnatal life support increased from 61.6% in 2020 to 73.7% in 2022. For all infants, survival ranged from 24.9% at 22 weeks to 82.0% at 25 weeks. Among infants receiving postnatal life support, survival ranged from 35.4% at 22 weeks to 82.0% at 25 weeks. Survival without severe complications ranged from 6.3% at 22 weeks to 43.2% at 25 weeks. Median length of stay ranged from 160 days at 22 weeks to 110 days at 25 weeks. Among survivors, infants born at 22 weeks had higher rates of technology dependence at discharge home than infants born at later gestational ages.

CONCLUSIONS

Survival ranged from 24.9% at 22 weeks to 82.1% at 25 weeks, with low proportions of infants surviving without complications, prolonged lengths of hospital stay, and frequent technology dependence at all gestational ages.
Identificación de grupos heteróticos en líneas tropicales de maíz mediante cruzamientos dialélicos y marcadores moleculares de tipo SNP
Authors: Torres González Laura Marcela , Mayor Durán Víctor Manuel , Chacón Sánchez Maria Isabel
Published: September 2024

Uno de los objetivos de los programas de mejoramiento genético de maíz es desarrollar líneas endocriadas de alto valor genético, que al ser cruzadas puedan producir híbridos con características agronómicas superiores. En Colombia, la obtención de híbridos es de alto interés ya que pueden ayudar a aumentar el rendimiento y la producción de maíz y cerrar la brecha que existe entre la producción nacional y la importación de maíz que actualmente es del 74 %. Semillas Valle S.A. es una empresa colombiana que cuenta con un programa de mejoramiento de maíz híbrido enfocado en las zonas de trópico y subtrópico. Actualmente el programa de mejoramiento genético de maíz de Semillas Valle S.A. no cuenta con una caracterización del germoplasma que permita establecer estrategias eficientes para la formación de híbridos de alto rendimiento. En el presente estudio se realizó la clasificación de líneas endocriadas de maíz en grupos heteróticos a partir de 12 209 marcadores SNP y variables fenotípicas en 66 líneas del programa de mejoramiento de Semillas Valle S.A., y a partir de datos de campo de un ensayo dialélico donde participaron 30 parentales. A partir de un análisis de clúster de los datos SNPs se identificaron tres subpoblaciones. Por otra parte, los resultados del dialelo permitieron clasificar las líneas en tres grupos basados en la habilidad combinatoria general para múltiples rasgos (HGCAMT). Sin embargo, la integración de las metodologías podría proveer más información respecto a los grupos heteróticos presentes en la población evaluada.
Identificación de los factores que limitan el rendimiento de la producción de maíz a partir de datos observacionales
Authors: Sarmiento-Herrera Ninibeth Gibelli , Aguilar-Ariza Andrés , Camacho-Tamayo Jesús Hernán
Published: September 2024

Siguiendo el enfoque de la Agricultura Específica de Sitio, este estudio identificó los factores limitantes de rendimiento del clima, el suelo y el manejo en la producción de maíz. La información se obtuvo de las observaciones de los agricultores sobre los eventos de cultivo, entre 2013 y 2016 en Tolima, una de las regiones con mayor producción de maíz en Colombia. Utilizando técnicas de Random Forest, análisis factorial y clúster, se determinaron los factores de clima, suelo y manejo, relacionados con la variación del rendimiento del cultivo. Mediante el análisis de regresión Random Forest, los factores de clima y suelo explicaron el 23% y el 32% de la variación del rendimiento, respectivamente. La humedad relativa, la temperatura media y la precipitación fueron los factores climáticos más importantes asociados a la variación del rendimiento, mientras que la pendiente y el moteado fueron los factores edáficos más importantes. El análisis factorial en combinación con técnicas de clúster, permitió establecer grupos con condiciones climáticas y edáficas similares. Entre esos grupos se diferenciaron las prácticas agrícolas que favorecen los rendimientos, como la mecanización, la fertilización y el manejo de la humedad del grano. Los resultados muestran un enfoque para caracterizar los sistemas productivos a partir de datos observacionales.
Gobernanza multinivel y descentralización en la planificación territorial: Análisis de desarrollo sostenible en García Rovira
Authors: Llanez Anaya Helmer Fernando , Ortiz Guerrero Cesar Enrique , Sacristán Rodriguez Claudia Patricia , Mesa Salamanca Camilo Andrés , Márquez Mendoza Marco Antonio
Published: September 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la gobernanza del régimen de planeación de la provincia de García Rovira, para entender las conexiones entre los niveles y los actores de la planeación territorial en un contexto de descentralización y agendas de sostenibilidad. La investigación aporta a la escasa literatura relacionada con actores de planificación, gobernanza multinivel y descentralización. Este análisis de redes evidencia que las entidades técnicas municipales tienen poca influencia en la red de planificación y que la falta de un actor que coordine formalmente la interacción entre los distintos niveles limita la implementación de agendas de sostenibilidad. También se encuentra que, a pesar de haberse implementado un proceso de descentralización, el análisis de gobernanza multinivel revela que la planeación aún se rige por una lógica top-down. La metodología centrada en datos primarios ofrece una comprensión más profunda de la realidad, lo que permite contrastar los resultados con documentos secundarios y entrevistas. En conclusión, se evidencia una baja coordinación entre los actores de la planificación y una desconexión entre los niveles y las metas nacionales de sostenibilidad. Esto sugiere que las políticas nacionales no siempre se ajustan a las necesidades específicas de los municipios.
Práticas participativas e colaborativas na produção habitacional: experiência formacional de arquitetos urbanistas
Authors: Soares Bernardo , Ovídio de Medeiros Rodrigues Clara , Perticarati Dionisi Alessio , De Andrade Silva Heitor
Published: September 2024

O artigo tem o objetivo de analisar uma experiência, em ambiente acadêmico, que reúne estratégias metodológicas participativas e colaborativas entre agentes em formação e inseridos nas lutas cotidianas pela produção social do habitat. A experiência responde às demandas das comunidades Brasília Teimosa e Vietnã, localizadas a leste da cidade de Natal, Brasil. Essas comunidades reivindicam a manutenção da antiga área de tancagem (que armazenava combustíveis fósseis e hoje está em processo de descontaminação) para habitação de interesse social. Por meio de oficinas participativas com moradores, foi desenvolvido um plano urbanístico (espaços livres e edifícios multifamiliares). Através de oficinas colaborativas com especialistas foram desenvolvidos projetos arquitetônicos de centros comunitários. Essa experiência integra o ensino e a extensão universitária, envolvendo docentes e discentes de graduação e pós-graduação. A abordagem adota a assistência técnica como princípio para enfrentar questões de fragilidade ambiental (como a emergência climática) em territórios marcados por desigualdade e vulnerabilidade sociais. Conclui-se que os processos participativos e colaborativos, considerando os territórios resilientes e as questões socioambientais, são importantes ferramentas para uma formação holística, integrada e comprometida com o direito à cidade.
New register of ferns in soils in contact with hot springs from an active volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes
Authors: Massaine Moulatlet Gabriel , Riaño Karolina , Vellosa Capparelli Mariana
Published: September 2024

We registered the occurrence of three fern species (Pityrogramma ebenea (L.) Proctor, Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy. y Blechnum occidentale L.) in an exposed soil bank in contact with waters from hot springs from active volcanoes in Ecuadorian Andes. Our observation contributes to fill a gap of information of ferns growing in extreme environmental conditions.
Revisión taxonómica del grupo de especies de Dichotomius cotopaxi (Coleoptera: Scara-baeidae: Scarabaeinae)
Authors: Arias-Buriticá Jorge Armando , Vaz-de-Mello Fernando Z.
Published: September 2024

Dichotomius es un género de escarabajos coprófagos (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae), muy abundante y diverso en ecosistemas Neotropicales, contando con alrededor de 190 especies descritas. En la última década, se ha avanzado en su revisión taxonómica; sin embargo, aún se encuentran algunas inconsistencias en su taxonomía. Basados en la morfología externa y del órgano genital masculino del material tipo y de otro material depositado en catorce colecciones entomológicas, en este trabajo se presenta la revisión taxonómica del grupo de especies de Dichotomius cotopaxi sensu Arias-Buriticá y Vaz-de-Mello. Se amplía la definición del grupo y se presenta la clave de determinación de sus especies en español e inglés. Cinco especies quedan incluidas en el grupo, todas con distribución en zonas altas de los Andes (2200–3200 m de altitud): Dichotomius cotopaxi (Perú y Ecuador), Dichotomius germanchoi sp. nov. (Colombia), Dichotomius luederwaldti sp. nov. (Ecuador), Dichotomius monstrosus (Colombia) y Dichotomius ribeiroi (Colombia). Se realiza la designación de lectotipos para Copris cotopaxi, Pinotus monstrosus, Pinotus abnormis, Copris scalpellum y Pinotus rugatus. Se sinonimiza a D. rugatus con D. monstrosus. Para cada una de las especies que quedan incluidas en el grupo se presenta la siguiente información: Historia taxonómica, citación de la especie en bibliografía publicada, descripción o redescripción de machos y hembras, lista del material examinado, fotografías de la morfología externa, ilustraciones de órgano sexual masculino y sus endofalitos y mapas de distribución.
Murciélagos del noreste de la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina
Authors: Pavé Romina , Gavazza Alejandra Inés , Giraudo Alejandro Raúl
Published: September 2024

Si bien los murciélagos constituyen una importante proporción de la diversidad de mamíferos, en muchas áreas se desconocen las especies presentes. Aportamos datos distribucionales, ecológicos (riqueza, gremios tróficos, reproducción y uso de refugios) de las especies de murciélagos que habitan bosques de las ecorregiones Delta e Islas del Paraná y Chaco Húmedo del noreste de la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina. Realizamos muestreos entre los años 2021 y 2022 en ocho sitios de los departamentos General Obligado y San Javier, durante 17 noches y 71,58 h. Registramos diez especies (y 28 ejemplares) pertenecientes a tres familias (Vespertilionidae, Molossidae y Phyllostomidae) y cinco gremios tróficos. La especie más frecuente fue Neoeptesicus furinalis, la cual se registró en el 62,5 % de los sitios. Además registramos a Sturnira lilium luego de 78 años de su único registro en la provincia. Los insectívoros fueron el grupo trófico que presentó mayor riqueza en las capturas (nueve especies). La mayor riqueza de especies se halló en los ambientes cercanos a cuerpos de agua, lo que indicaría la importancia de estos ambientes para los murciélagos.
Characterization and Potential Utilizations of A Marine Euglenophyte from Okinawa, Japan
Authors: Prabowo Danang Ambar , Suda Shoichiro
Published: September 2024

mong many microalgae species, certain euglenophytes stand out asexcellent sources of valuable natural components with diversebiotechnological applications. This study focused on investigating the identityand potential utilizations of a green marine euglenophyte, namely EKoku01,isolated from the brackish Kokuba River in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan.Morphologically, cells of EKoku01 were 12-30m long and 8-10 m wide,displaying dynamic changes during euglenoid motility with a distinctivelystriated pellicular body. Notable features included two uneven flagella, aneyespot, and multiple green discoid chloroplasts. The 18S rDNA molecularphylogeny positioned Ekoku01 within Clade 1 of Eutreptiella, comprisingstrain CCMP389, CCMP-1594, and LIS 2000, which was distantly related toother known marine euglenophytes (i.e., the genus Eutreptia and Clade 2 ofEutreptiella). Based on the morphology and molecular phylogeny, EKoku01was identified as Eutreptiella sp., representing the first recorded species ofthis genus in Okinawa, Japan. EKoku01 showed an optimum growthperformance at 20 oC (max. =0.17 ± 0.037 day-1) and exhibited an unusuallystrong positive phototaxis response towards a light source. Its fatty acid (FAs)profile comprised predominantly saturated FAs (69.8%), polyunsaturated FAs(15.1%, with two omega-3 FAs), monounsaturated FAs (3.6%), and branchedFAs (4.4%), while ~7.1% remaining unidentified. Based on its growthperformance, FAs composition, and light sensitivity, we proposed severalpotential utilizations of this strain (e.g., as a source for nutraceutical,pharmaceutical, food, and aquaculture applications), including the use ofEKoku01 as a model organism for developing an innovative light-driven cellconcentration system based on phototaxis.
Microplastic Occurrence in Different Fish Organs from Two Coastal Waters in Java Sea, Indonesia
Authors: Dwiyitno Dwiyitno , Barokah Giri Rohmad , Hidayah Izhamil , Januar Hedi Indra , Wibowo Singgih
Published: September 2024

Plastic debris and microplastic (MP) have been associated with marinepollution. The present study aimed to assess the MP accumulation in differentorgans (gut and gill) of 6 economically important fish species from twoessential coastal areas, Jakarta Bay and Cirebon Bay. MP was isolated withNaCl, followed by the identification of MP profiles with digital microscope andFourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), respectively. The resultshowed that MP was found in all samples. Generally, MP concentration in fishfrom Cirebon Bay was slightly higher than that from Jakarta Bay, with benthicspecies more concentrated than pelagic fish in both sites. Microplastic wasmore concentrated on the gill of fish from Jakarta Bay, in contrast withCirebon Bay. The predominantly MP in Jakarta Bay fish was fiber, while in CirebonBay was fragmented with minor granule and film in both locations. Polyethylene(PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polypropylene (PP) were the most dominantMP in the fish samples from both study areas. Microplastic size showed thatthe majority (65%) was the small size (1 mm), compared to the biggerone (1-5 mm), while blue, black, and red are the predominantly MP colors.This research supports the need to minimize plastic pollution in aquaticecosystems to tackle the detrimental impact of MP accumulation to fish andhuman health. It is suggested to compare MP profiles on fish samples and inwater or sediment compartments and identify the chemical constituents ofMP.
Omega 3
Authors: Locker Alison
Published: September 2024

The author looks at the consumption history of  4 fish in Britain from the medieval period using documentary and archaeological data: herring, eel, mackeral, salmon -- all oily fish, so called because they store lipids in their flesh. The results suggest that the high level of consumption of these species in the past may have supplied a sufficient intake of Omega 3 in pre-industrial Britain.
Factors Influencing Students’ Motivation to Learning During the Martial Law in Ukraine
Authors:   National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine, Sheykina Nadiia , Barannyk Mariana ,   National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine, Nessonova Maryna ,   Kharkiv International Medical University, Ukraine, Skakovska Daria ,   National University of Pharmacy, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The study examined Ukrainian students’ learning motivation amid the fullscale Russian invasion. A survey gauged the impact of current conditions on their emotional state and learning motivation. The results revealed a statistically significant decrease in motivation among students since February 24, 2022. The list of factors that influence the current situation in Ukraine, which, according to the interviewed youth, have the greatest influence on their learning, has been determined.
Parent’s Expectations on Early Ages Moral Development
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Cholimah Nur , Dardiri Achmad ,   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Suparno  ,   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Tjiptasari Fitriana ,   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Manaf Abdul ,   Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

The environment is one of the factors that influence the moral development of early childhood. A good environment has a positive impact on young children. The research aims to examine parents’ views on an environment suitable for moral development and explore expected normal values. The type of research is quantitative, involving 1017 respondents. Data collection uses polling. Data analysis uses descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The research results found significant differences between the school environment, home, and combination of both. The home environment is very suitable for the moral development of young children. There are eleven moral values developed.
Nursing Students Social Distance towards Patients with Intellectual Disabilities – Cross-Sectional International Pilot Study
Authors:   University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska, Lublin, Poland, Kazanowski Zdzisław , Żyta Agnieszka ,   University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland, Ćwirynkało Katarzyna ,   University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland, Parchomiuk Monika ,   University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska, Lublin, Poland, Golubović Špela ,   University in Novi Sad, Serbia, Milutinović Dragana ,   University in Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: September 2024

Social distance (SD) characterises attitudes towards stigmatised groups, such as individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Investigating the SD of nursing students is crucial for understanding how future healthcare professionals perceive and interact with people with ID. The study aimed to examine the SD of nursing students towards patients with ID in medical service scenarios. The sample consisted of 327 nursing students from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Serbia. A diagnostic survey method was used. The SD of surveyed students towards individuals with disabilities exhibited greater variation in intergroup comparisons within formal contexts associated with professional roles than in situations demanding personal involvement beyond professional duties.
Digital Literacy in Physics Education: A Quantitative Analysis of High School Students Across Different School Environments
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia, Saputri Kharisma , Bancong Hartono ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia, Sultan Ana D. ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

This quantitative study investigates digital literacy disparities among high school students when studying physics in various educational environments, specifically contrasting penggerak and non-penggerak schools and urban versus rural settings. Utilising a cross-sectional survey methodology with a sample size of 330 students, the research evaluates competencies across four key dimensions of digital literacy. The findings reveal pronounced disparities, with students in penggerak and urban settings exhibiting superior digital literacy. These results emphasise the necessity of enhancing digital resources and literacy programmes in under-resourced schools to equalise educational opportunities and prepare students effectively for the digital future.
Evolution of Industrial Policy in Chile: Analysis of the Period 1990-2022
Authors: Barra Novoa Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

This study provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the trajectory of industrial policy and technological absorption in Chile over the last three decades. The article examines the paradigm and institutional shift in the promotion of innovation, highlighting significant advances in key sectors of the Chilean economy, such as mining, salmon farming, fruit farming and the emerging green hydrogen sector.
The research underlines the key role of the state in Chile's industrial and technological development, supported by institutions such as CORFO and ANID. Key factors driving this incremental progress include macroeconomic stability, investment in infrastructure, increased R&D funding and policies aimed at fostering innovation. However, to improve the effectiveness of the industrial strategy and address challenges related to regional inequality, a more adaptive and sustained approach is required to fully capitalise on the opportunities offered by the country's resources and capabilities.