bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Larvicidal Effects of Metabolites Extracted from Nocardia and Streptomyces Species against the Forth Larval Stage of Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Seratnahaei Marjan , Eshraghi Seyyed Saeed , Pakzad Parviz , Zahraei-Ramazani Alireza , Yaseri Mehdi
Published: September 2023

Background: Larvicidal agents can be produced using microbial resources, which are environmentally friendly, biode­gradable, and economical. The study's goal was to evaluate the larvicidal activity of metabolites isolated from Nocardia (N. fluminea, N. soli and N. pseudobrasiliensis) and Streptomyces (S. alboflavus) bacterial species against Anopheles stephensi.  
Methods: Four metabolites isolated from Nocardia and Streptomyces strains were exanimated for larvicidal activity. The experiments were performed for 24, 48, and 72 hours.  300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600 µl of Actinobacteria metabolites were added to 100 cc of dechlorinated water. Fourth-stage larvae were placed in dechlorinated water as a control. LC50 and LC90 were calculated using toxicity data and analyzed.
Results: All metabolites had a statistically significant influence on mosquito larvae (P< 0.05). At 24, 48, and 72 hours, the LC50 for N2 (N. fluminea) was 417, 386, and 370 ppm, respectively, and the LC90 was 650, 595, and 561 ppm. Moreover, LC50 for N4 (N. soli) was 389, 376, and 347 and LC90 were 591, 565, and 533 and LC50 for N5 (N. pseudo­brasiliensis) was 390, 357, and 341 ppm and LC90 were 589, 532 ppm. In addition, LC50 for S921 (S. alboflavus) was 484, 416, and 382 ppm, and LC90 was 701, 612, and 574 ppm.
Conclusion: The four bacterial metabolites tested in our study were found to have a notable effect on the mortality rate of Anopheles stephensi larvae, indicating their potential as natural larvicides. This is an effective technique for control­ling Anopheles stephensi that has no detrimental environmental impact.
Effect of Nomophobia on Body Image Satisfaction and Aggression Among College Students
Authors: Sharma Kavita
Published: September 2023

Nomophobia characterized as the fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it has become widespread in today's technologically advanced society. Given the growing reliance on mobile, it is essential to comprehend the potential psychological effects of nomophobia. Body image satisfaction is a person's subjective assessment and perception of their own physical appearance. It includes sentiments, attitudes, and general body pleasure, including weight, shape, size, and overall attractiveness. Excessive smartphone use may result in an obsession with virtual relationships, limiting face-to-face social interactions and empathy, which can contribute to violence. This research aimed to examine the influence of nomophobia on body image satisfaction and aggression.
The study utilized a quantitative research design and collected data from a sample of college students (N = 52) using convenience sampling. Correlational analysis and regression analysis were also employed on the data.
Findings suggest that the sample under study suffers from a moderate risk of nomophobia higher level of body image satisfaction and moderate levels of aggression. Also, there is a weak negative correlation between nomophobia and body image satisfaction and weak positive correlation between nomophobia levels and four aspects of aggression. In addition, nomophobia is not a significant predictor of college students' body image satisfaction and aggression. These findings highlight the detrimental effects of nomophobia on college students' psychological well-being.  In conclusion, results suggest that guided intervention could help decrease the levels of nomophobia in college students, resulting in increased satisfaction with their body image and lower levels of aggression.
Automation
Authors: Trivedi Nripesh
Published: September 2023

Patterns could be expressed in numbers [1]. Numbers can be used to communicate in everyday life [2]. At the smallest scale, information as stored as 0 and 1[2]. The purpose of this paper is to propose automation through a simple ordering process. It is about automating our tasks by using the information above that everything is stored as 0 and 1 at the smallest scale. This information could be used to automate our tasks in information and software systems.
Les enjeux de la transition vers une comptabilité intégralement informatisée
Authors: BULOBA mulumba RAM'X ANDRE
Published: September 2023

La transition vers une comptabilité intégralement informatisée présente de nombreux avantages, tels que le gain de temps et la fiabilité accrue des données comptables. Cependant, elle soulève également des défis importants, tels que la nécessité de former les employés à l’utilisation de nouveaux outils et la gestion de données financières sensibles. Pour relever ces défis, de nombreux outils numériques sont disponibles pour faciliter la transition, tels que des logiciels de comptabilité et des systèmes de protection des données. Il est donc essentiel pour les entreprises de prendre en compte ces enjeux pour garantir l’efficacité et la fiabilité de leurs processus comptables. La transition vers une comptabilité intégralement informatisée est un sujet d’actualité dans le domaine de la finance et de la gestion d’entreprise. L’automatisation croissante des processus comptables est une tendance qui ne fait que s’accélérer, et qui pose de nombreux enjeux et défis aux professionnels de la comptabilité.
THE IMPACT OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ON WASTE MINIMIZATION ON GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION SITES IN THE VOLTA AND OTI REGIONS OF GHANA
Authors: Bentum Mensah Frank , Tsotorvor Godfred , Kodwo Fordjour Francis , Tsorgali Engr. Michael
Published: September 2023

Minimizing of waste of materials on the construction sites contributes greatly to the general cost of the building as a result of improper supervision on sites towards storage, handling and usage of materials. However, the cost of providing building materials required to complete any construction project is greatly high perhaps amounting to 55%-60% of the tender figure. The research was aimed at ensuring effective and efficient storage and handling of construction materials at construction sites in Volta and Oti Regions to ensure waste minimization harnessed with the needed productivity, in relation to construction material management.
 To effectively carry out this project, a survey method through the use of techniques such as questionnaire, observation and interviews were undertaken to actually determine what took place on the construction site in terms of material management thus, storage and handling on construction sites. Population for the study covered 25 construction companies in both Volta and Oti Regions. Quota sampling technique was adopted to distribute questionnaires to 200 respondents and stratified random sampling techniques for selection of 50 operatives on sites visited. Furthermore, interviews were carried out for 15 interviewees and also observed 35 operatives. The method used to analyze the data was descriptive statistics in percentiles through the use of tables and charts. The results showed that, building materials are not properly kept, space allocated for material storage was not enough, poor mode of material transport to site and lack of keeping adequate records among few. It is hereby recommended that Contractors, Site Supervisors and Storekeepers in the construction industries needed to be given sufficient education on the technical knowhow of material storage and handling on site. Prompt delivery of material on sites, good documentations and transport of materials, coupled with proper supervision during batching and mixing of building materials, and finally, appropriate Site layout plans mostly showing location of building and also space allocated for material storage should be applied on most Ghanaian construction.
Numerical simulation and verification of the AISI 316L stainless steel laser spot heating
Authors: Nikiforov S.A. , Shvarts I.V. , Gilmutdinov A.Kh. , Gorunov A.I.
Published: September 2023

The paper considers the laser spot heating process in the AISI 316L stainless steel sample and its three-dimensional mathematical model. It proposes an option in this process numerical simulation by introducing a laser radiation source specified as the super Gaussian distribution with refined and experimentally selected dimensionless coefficients. Boundary conditions of convection and radiative heat transfer, as well as the Marangoni convection on the melting pool free surface, were taken into account. Metal phase transition from solid to the liquid aggregation state was realized within the solidus and liquidus temperature ranges due to effective functions of heat capacity and viscosity. Geometrical characteristics of the melt pools obtained during a number of practical experiments were compared with the data determined by numerical solution. It is shown that the results in both the options quantitatively and qualitatively coincide with the insignificant error. Conclusions are made on the error in the numerical solution.
Validation of the octadecane melting numerical model using a laboratory experiment
Authors: Voropaev R.A. , Matsak I.S.
Published: September 2023

The paper presents results of studying the melting process of octadecane, the heat-accumulating substance used in a space heat accumulator. The Stefan problem formulated for the phase transition boundary has an analytical solution only for the one-dimensional case. And in the case of the structure real geometry, it could be solved only using the numerical methods, in particular, by simulation in the ANSYS Fluent universal software system for the finite element analysis. To validate the developed numerical models, model experiments were carried out on octadecane melting in the cylindrical glass flask with heat-insulated side walls, the heater was positioned at the flask lower end. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional numerical models were investigated at the heating powers of 7.1 W and 34.2 W. The molten substance fraction dynamics in the two-dimensional and three-dimensional models was compared to the experimental data. Heat losses in heating the structure and convective heat exchange with the external media were taken into account. Results of numerical and laboratory experiments are presented, which could be used in testing the constant power heating model of a heat-accumulating substance. The results obtained show that with absolute temperature alteration in the heat-accumulating substance by an insignificant value (up to 10°C), the Boussinesq approximation provides results well verified by the experimental data.
Mathematical model of the spacecraft longitudinal motion in its flight different segments
Authors: Ermakov V.Yu. , Tufan A. , Biryukova M.V. , Firsyuk S.O.
Published: September 2023

The article studies the spacecraft stability at small and large angles of attack under the influence of disturbances arising from aerodynamic drag, wind speed and linear thrust eccentricity caused by deviations (misalignment) of the installation angle of the booster engine of the spacecraft. Possible use of spacecraft with opening braking surfaces when moving in the atmosphere is described. A mathematical model of disturbed motion of the spacecraft at various stages of its flight to the destination planet has been developed. The resulting mathematical model was used in the studies of the launch of a spacecraft from an inclined, vertical launch facilities and descent for landing on the surface without taking into account the operation of braking engines. The parameters of the trajectories of a spacecraft with a booster in the pitch plane are calculated depending on the flight altitude and the inclination of the launch pad.
Comprehensive evaluation of analytical and numerical models of the Solar System planets ephemerides on the example of the near-Earth spacecraft
Authors: Toporkov A.G. , Kozlov E.A.
Published: September 2023

The paper presents a developed algorithm for using the high-precision numerical ephemerid models. Qualitative and quantitative comparison of analytical and numerical high-precision planetary ephemerid models was carried out, including NASA averaged elements model, Newcomb model, Mees model, DE/LE series models and EPM series models. Absolute values of the radius vector residuals for each planet of the Solar System were obtained within the framework of the considered ephemerid models. Integration methods were evaluated, including Runge—Kutta method of the 4th order, Adams method of the 16th order and Dorman-Prince method of the 5(4)th order. Results of evaluating accuracy and efficiency of calculations depending on the integration stage were obtained. Values of perturbing accelerations from the Sun, Moon and planets for a GLONASS-type spacecraft were calculated. Practical recommendations are provided for using analytical and numerical planetary ephemerides in simulation of the near-Earth spacecraft motion.
Adaptation of Popular Names of Ornamental Plants in Indonesia
Authors: Harum Munazharoh  , Arum Rindu Sekar Kasih  , Gulita Evapraja
Published: September 2023

This article explores the phenomenon of popular names for ornamental plants in Indonesia, emphasizing their role as both identifiers and representations of economic value. The popularity of these names is categorized based on their alignment (or lack thereof) with different parts of the ornamental plants. Employing a descriptive linguistic approach, the reference attributes of popular names are systematically grouped, followed by an image search and identification of their biological counterparts. The study also traces the elements contributing to the formation of names and their lexical meanings, incorporating both internal and external equivalents. Interviews with traders and collectors further support the meaning search, employing directional techniques and documenting substantive ethnographic patterns. A total of 85 names were collected from ornamental plant traders and collectors, supplemented by data from specialized YouTube channels. These popular names are further classified into nine categories based on plant attributes, such as structure (stalks, leaves, stems, and flowers), time, character, place, sound, and direction. The diversity in plant naming correlates with a complexity that extends beyond language, namely social class, selling price, and aesthetic considerations. Additionally, the naming process revolves around human preferences for convenience, practicality, and cultural phenomena. Changes in the naming of ornamental plants in Indonesia have substantial implications for shifting trends in people's preferences, as evidenced by the dimming landscape of post-pandemic YouTube channels and the ornamental plant market.
Experience of East Sumatra: Eradication of Disease Outbreaks, 1880—1940s
Authors: Darini Ririn
Published: September 2023

During the early phases of frontier expansion in East Sumatra, a notable surge in mortality rates, particularly within plantations, was observed due to widespread disease outbreaks. This study aims to illuminate the array of health issues linked to epidemics in East Sumatra, as well as the concerted efforts to mitigate them. Employing the historical method, the research encompasses four distinct stages: heuristics (source acquisition), source critique, interpretation, and historiography. Important sources include reports from plantation physicians, colonial health service documentation, and contemporaneous secondary references. Photographic evidence from the period is also incorporated to strengthen the analysis. The findings underscore East Sumatra's status as a plantation frontier, susceptible to a spectrum of outbreaks encompassing cholera, dysentery, malaria, and various other tropical diseases. These outbreaks elevated mortality rates. Subsequent enhancements to health services were implemented, including the establishment of proper hospitals, construction of quarantine facilities, tropical health research initiatives, vaccination campaigns, and advances in sanitation practices. Consequently, the mortality rate registered a significant decline.
The Small Personal Triumph of the Homosexual Couple in “A Small Triumph” by Perry Brass
Authors: Asmarani Ratna , Sanubarianto Salimulloh Tegar , Fikri Muhammad , Istiana Inni Inayati
Published: September 2023

This paper aims to expose the hidden value within the conventional homosexual narrative depicted in "A Small Triumph," a short story by Perry Brass. The analysis is underpinned by key concepts concerning homosexual relationships, gaydar, and Down Syndrome (DS). Employing a comprehensive approach, the study utilizes the library research method for data acquisition. The textual examination is concentrated on delineating the characters and conflicts, while the contextual approach employs concepts related to homosexuality and Down Syndrome to gain deeper insights into the characters and their conflicts. The overall analysis is presented through a qualitative lens. The findings elucidate the intricacies of the homosexual relationship between a youth with DS and an unsuccessful mature writer. Their mutual dependence catalyzes personal growth, with each taking turns to navigate the path towards their ultimate triumph as a homosexual couple.
Biosemiotics of Water in the Quran Surah Al-Anbiya’ Verse 30
Authors: Chaer Hasanuddin , Sirulhaq Ahmad , Rasyad Abdu , Malik Djamil Abdurachman
Published: September 2023

Biosemiotics delves into the examination of meaning, communication, and signs within every living microorganism. This research endeavors to interpret the Qur'anic passage "wajalna minal maa' kulla syai'in hayyin," which translates to "we make water molecules as a source of signs of life." Its objective is to discern and elucidate the microbial presence within the water molecule by scrutinizing the term الْمَاۤءِ 'water' in surah al-Anbiya' verse 30 through a scientific lens, thus acting as a juncture between biology and semiotics. Employing a qualitative approach and content analysis as the methodological framework, the research encompasses stages of data collection, processing, interpretation, and presentation of findings. The study adopts Saussure’s Dyadic Model as the theoretical foundation to construe the meaning of semiotic signs of water from a biological perspective. The outcomes of the research underscore the existence of microorganisms within the water molecule, signifying the evolution of life, thereby enabling a reconfiguration of the term 'alma'' into the realm of semiotic signs through the synthesis of ideas in studies of semiotic-biology. Biosemiotics perceives the evolution of life and semiotic systems as distinct yet interlinked studies, both striving to reconstruct the same underlying meaning.
The Life Experience of Ethnic Madurese Women in Early Marriage: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Bawono Yudho , Retno Suminar Dewi , Hendriani Wiwin
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to explore the life experiences of Madurese women who entered into early marriages. Employing a qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological approach, the study encompassed nine Madurese women residing in Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep districts as participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for data collection. Additionally, in this phenomenological study, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed for analysis. Through the data examination, eleven superordinate themes emerged, coalescing into four main themes. The findings of the study illuminated that the experience of early marriage among Madurese women was a dynamic process shaped by various facets of their lives. This encompassed deeply ingrained cultural beliefs, perspectives on marriage, the presence of arranged matches, and strategies for managing conflicts within their marital unions.
Sulianti Saroso’s Thoughts on Maternal Reproductive Health in Indonesia 1950—1961
Authors: Aini Syarifah , Amini Mutiah
Published: September 2023

This research aims to discuss Sulianti Saroso as one of the important figures in the development of maternal reproductive health in Indonesia. Specifically, this research is focused on the period 1950-1961 based on Sulianti Saroso's many ideas related to maternal reproductive health which she pioneered while serving as Head of the Maternal and Child Welfare in Indonesia during that period. To understand her thoughts, the author used several primary sources in the form of ego documents including the memoirs of Sulianti Saroso's first child, the archives of Sulianti's biography that she wrote herself, as well as the archives of Sulaiman’s biography.  To support this research, the author also used her interviews’s archives from Kedaulatan Rakyat Newspaper as well as some newspapers from the National Library of Indonesia, Solo Press Museum, and Dhelper. Meanwhile, for data analysis, the author used five stages of historical research, namely topic selection, source collection, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The results of the analysis then highlighted that as a figure who represents intellectual women, Sulianti's thoughts have a major contribution relevant to the development of maternal reproductive health in Indonesia. In conclusion, Sulianti Saroso can be considered as a significant figure in Indonesian health development.
Impotence in Education: Tracing Fragments of Agamben’s Philosophy of Education
Authors: Pramono Made
Published: September 2023

This study aims to discuss Giorgio Agamben’s rethinking education theory. In the theory of rethinking education, Giorgio Agamben emphasizes that potential can only be thought of in term of impotence. The results of the discussion find several points. First, when potency and impotency are separated from each other, it can be considered as a graded education system in which some students are instructed to actualize their potential in the form of standardized tests while others are abandoned by the system. Second, thinking impotence allows to rediscover the uniqueness of learning beyond the formulation of learning problems. Thus, without the concept of impotence, the discourse of 'child genius' becomes commodified as a force to be utilized and actualized in the name of neoliberal entrepreneurship. In short, we can reclaim genius and its relation to the issue of educational freedom only by returning to impotence.
Railway Network, Industrialization, and Development of Langsa, Aceh in 1907—1943
Authors: Rahman Aulia , Arie Wibowo Guntur , Akob Bachtiar
Published: September 2023

This study aims to reveal the railway networks, industrialization, and development of Langsa, Aceh in 1907-1943s. In the early 1900s, Langsa was designed as a Government Center and a
 
new economic center on the East Coast of Aceh. However, Langsa was not yet connected to the railway networks, so it was necessary to build a railway line as one of the supporting infrastructures. The construction of the railway networks changed many things, ranging from urban landscape, economy, politics, to socio-culture. To pursue the aim of this study, historical methods consisted of heuristics, source criticism, interpretation and historiography were applied. The sources used were colonial archives, contemporary newspapers, contemporary magazines, and other relevant sources. This study found that the construction of the railway networks in Langsa was part of the Dutch colonial government's strategy to maximize economic benefits in the eastern coastal region of Aceh by building connectivity from the North and South regions. The development of the railway networks also had an impact on the growth of the economy, the mobilization of a dynamic population, the growth of good infrastructure for travelers, facilitating communication networks, to encourage the emergence of various types of new professions. However, the construction of the railway networks played a role in environmental damage in the eastern coastal region of Aceh as well as gave insignificant impact on the development of Aceh's indigenous human resources.
Sexuality in Usada Rukmini Tatwa Lontar in Balinese Society
Authors: Ariyani Luh Putu Sri , Maryati Tuty , Nengah Bawa Atmadja
Published: September 2023

This study aims to understand the structure, content, and aspects of sexuality based on patriarchal ideology in Lontar Usada Rukmini Tatwa, considered as a cultural text. Thus, to pursue the aim of this study, critical discourse analysis was applied to analyze the text since this analysis technique could deconstruct, interpret, and read cultural texts. The lontar's contents then were analyzed through the following steps, namely conceptualization, conceptualization results, proof, and objectivation. The results of the analysis showed that the structure of the lontar consists of the opening, introduction, content, and the space and time of writing. The results also revealed that the lontar contains recipes for women's beauty and health, husband's courage, sperm health maintenance, and ways to have children for married couples. The contents of the lontars are legitimized religiously and magically so that people believe more in their efficacy. And, it is also found that the contents of this lontar are dominated by erotic and reproductive sexuality discourses based on patriarchal ideology associated with Hinduism. This is symbolized through the phallus as a medium to control women. In conclusion, Lontar Usada Rukmini Tatwa can not only be referred to as an erotic and reproductive sexuality cultural text, but also an ideological cultural text based on Hinduism.
Making Meaning of Inanimate Objects as Characters in The Blue Umbrella (2013)
Authors: Saptiadi Nur Alifia Putri , Agustina Mia Fitria , Trisnawati Ririn Kurnia
Published: September 2023

This study aims to reveal deeper and different meaning of an inanimate object, specifically umbrella, from naked eye's perspective in The Blue Umbrella Film. The Blue Umbrella Film, an animated short film directed by Saschka Unsled, employs inanimate objects as the characters as seen through the distinct human's facial expression painted on the black, blue, and red umbrellas To pursue the aim of this study, qualitative method was conducted together with Saussure's semiotic theory. The results showed that the black umbrellas signified as the majorities, while the blue and red umbrellas signified as the minorities. The black umbrellas also signified as a group of office workers as well as members of Sexual and Gender Majority. On the other hand, the blue and the red umbrellas signified as the members of Sexual and Gender Minority.  In short, the movie highlights an encouraging message that it  is  okay  to  be different from the majority's choice.
Receptive Vocabulary Size of Omani Post-Basic Education Graduates
Authors: AL-Darai Noof , Al-Mekhlafi Abdo Mohamed
Published: September 2023

This descriptive study examined the receptive vocabulary size of Omani post-basic education graduates. Also, it investigated the relationship between receptive vocabulary size and language proficiency among these students. Finally, it examined differences in receptive vocabulary size with respect to gender. The sample consisted of 294 Omani post-basic education graduates (183 males and 111 females) who were enrolled in foundation programs at Sultan Qaboos University. The study instrument was the Vocabulary Level Test Version B, which was developed by Nation (1983) and revised by Schmitt, Schmitt, and Clapham (2001). The study found that the Omani post-basic graduates had a small receptive vocabulary of approximately 1,725 word families. It also found a statistically significant relationship between students’ receptive vocabulary size and their language proficiency. Finally, it revealed statistically significant differences in receptive vocabulary size with respect to gender in favor of female students. Accordingly, the researcher provides recommendations for practice and further research.
Experimental Investigation on Velocity Fields of Seepage Flow Inside Gravel Mount
Authors: Yasuda Youichi , Uemura Megumi
Published: September 2023

There is little information on velocity field of seepage flows. The formation of seepage flow is significant for aquatic habitat including spawning of aquatic animals in river. To create spawning fields in river, the stability of a heaped-up gravels during floods is required for its artificial formation. The velocity measurement of seepage flows is also necessary. This paper presents velocity fields of seepage flows in a heaped-up gravels. The experimental study yields that the heaped-up gravels are stabilized by installing the consecutively assembled boulders on the gravels. Also, small mean velocity and standard deviation are recorded for different discharges. Spectrum analysis reveals that fluctuation velocity of seepage flows depends on the turbulent flow above the heaped-up gravels.
A BUSCA ECUMÊNICA POR COMUNIDADES SUSTENTÁVEIS COM JUSTIÇA, PAZ E INTEGRIDADE DA CRIAÇÃO
Authors: Cunha Magali do Nascimento
Published: September 2023

O movimento ecológico, em especial a partir dos anos 1970, chamou a atenção do mundo para o grito de socorro da Terra. O movimento ecumênico internacional, representado especialmente pelo Conselho Mundial de Igrejas (CMI), foi fundamental nesse período na construção dos conceitos de sustentabilidade e de comunidades sustentáveis, no contexto das articulações da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) em torno da responsabilidade de governos e agentes públicos e privados pelo meio ambiente. Este artigo, assentado em metodologia exploratório-descritiva, tem por objetivos recuperar a memória desta participação e o pioneirismo que ela carrega, e ressaltar o significado do engajamento cristão nos esforços de cuidado com o planeta diante do quadro de grave degradação ambiental e atuais desafios no cuidado planetário. Para isso, foi utilizada pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, com ênfase nos documentos do CMI que tratam do desafio ecológico, especialmente aqueles voltados para os conceitos de sustentabilidade e de comunidades sustentáveis.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Movimento Ecumênico. Conselho Mundial de Igrejas. Sustentabilidade. Comunidades Sustentáveis. Meio Ambiente.
JUSTICIA SOCIAL Y SUSTENTABILIDAD: DEL CONTRATO SOCIAL A LA FRATERNIDAD
Authors: Del Percio Enrique
Published: September 2023

La sustentabilidad entendida como justicia social intergeneracional plantea una serie de dificultades teóricas y prácticas. Entre las primeras, se encuentra el problema de pensar al futuro como fuente de derechos y obligaciones, así como las críticas neoliberales al concepto de justicia social. Entre las segundas, el desarrollo de una subjetividad individualista y egoísta que pone en crisis la idea de contrato social. Pero esta idea también es cuestionada, desde otra perspectiva, por lo que quedó “afuera” del contrato: el resto de la naturaleza, el espacio doméstico y los no-ciudadanos. Pensamiento ecológico, feminismo y reconocimiento cuestionan el fundamento del contrato social. Sus demandas pueden ser atendidas rescatando el concepto de fraternidad, entendido tanto en su dimensión conflictiva como en lo que implica de búsqueda de armonía.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Justicia social. Sustentabilidad. Contrato social. Fraternidad.
DO PROFETISMO BÍBLICO AO PROFETISMO DE HOJE: ECOLOGIA INTEGRAL COMO JUSTIÇA-SHALOM
Authors: Vitório Jaldemir
Published: September 2023

A ecologia integral assumiu enorme relevância na reflexão teológica e pastoral, nos últimos tempos, de modo especial, após a Encíclica Laudato Si’ (2015) do Papa Francisco. Ela tem sido abordada sob variadas perspectivas, partindo da convicção de que “tudo está interligado”. Este artigo pensa a ecologia integral à luz do profetismo bíblico, pelo viés do tema da justiça, em sua conexão com a misericórdia, o direito e a fidelidade, bem como, o shalom, interação de todos os componentes da realidade humana. A ecologia integral revela-se, pois, como humanidade integral e sua face de fraternidade, de respeito pela dignidade humana e de cuidado com os irmãos e as irmãs.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Ecologia integral. Humanidade integral. Justiça. Direito. Shalom.
A TEIA COLABORATIVA DO MUNDO INVISÍVEL
Authors: Teixeira Faustino Luiz Couto
Published: September 2023

Nestes tempos difíceis do Antropoceno, quando ameaças duras e pesadas comprometem o destino da humanidade e de outras espécies, somos convocados a pensar novos caminhos de empenho em favor do cuidado com a Terra. Há que ampliar o campo do cuidado, envolvendo humanos e não humanos numa teia de colaboração permanente, visando a salvaguarda da criação. A atenção e o olhar devem voltar-se também para o mundo invisível sob os nossos pés, o mundo dos fungos e cogumelos, que nos fornecem, a cada dia, pistas de ressurgência revitalizadora.
PALAVRAS CHAVE: Diálogo. Colaboração. Cuidado. Mundo Invisível. Antropoceno.
RELIGIÕES E SUSTENTABILIDADE: CONCEITOS, ÊNFASES, AÇÕES
Authors: Maçaneiro Marcial
Published: September 2023

A relação entre religiões e sustentabilidade permite diferentes abordagens, seja pela diversidade religiosa, seja pelas variadas iniciativas no campo da educação, espiritualidade e promoção humana. Neste artigo, se optou por apresentar os conceitos fundamentais que norteiam a relação entre sustentabilidade e espiritualidade, as distintas ênfases que mobilizam o engajamento ambiental das religiões e, por fim, as iniciativas religiosas e inter-religiosas mais expressivas, dos anos 90 até o presente. Contudo, não se trata de uma apreciação quantitativa; mas de verificar a qualidade do compromisso religioso pela sustentabilidade, incluindo aspectos hermenêutico-teológicos: relação entre Criador, humanidade e Natureza, sustentabilidade e virtudes ecológicas, cuidado ambiental e espiritualidade, reconhecimento da Mãe Terra. Os resultados confirmam o despertar ecológico das religiões e seu engajamento ambiental, marcado pela articulação entre ecologia humana e ecologia ambiental.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Ação climática. Ecologia. Espiritualidade. Crise ambiental. Terra Mãe.
DINÁMICA VOCACIONAL DE LOS EJERCICIOS ESPIRITUALES
Authors: Edwards Hernán Rojas
Published: September 2023

En el marco de los 500 años de la experiencia que dio base a los Ejercicios Espirituales de Ignacio de Loyola, este artículo se aproxima a los Ejercicios desde su dinámica vocacional. Para ello, se presenta en una primera parte la vocación como un concepto inclusivo, integrador y dinámico que busca articular identidad, libertad personal y llamado de Dios. En la segunda parte, se abordan algunas dimensiones de los Ejercicios y de la antropología que subyace a ellos. La dinámica vocacional se muestra en el encuentro personal del ejercitante con Dios como su principio y fin, en el reconocimiento y valoración de la libertad humana, en la dimensión comunitaria del discernimiento vocacional y en la relación personal con Jesús como modelo y maestro para la propia vocación. Se ofrece, así, una perspectiva transversal para contemplar los Ejercicios Espirituales que puede ser de mucha pertinencia para la cultura contemporánea.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Vocación. Ejercicios Espirituales. Ignacio de Loyola. Karl Rahner.
LA TEOLOGÍA CONDICIONAL Y EL “CUIDADO DE LA CASA COMÚN”
Authors: Ramirez Alberto
Published: September 2023

La teología condicional y la gracia de Dios son temas relevantes en la historia del cristianismo, lo que ha llevado a una transformación en la forma en que se entiende la acción redentora. La disonancia entre la promesa a un pueblo elegido y la condición universal que se desprende de la fe proclamada ha bifurcado el sentido de la gracia y ha llevado a un debate entre los cristianos sobre si la gracia de Dios es incondicional o condicional. La teología condicional reconoce la responsabilidad humana y la solidaridad con el mundo como elemento integral de la condición de ser creado y redimido. La creación y la redención están estrechamente vinculadas y cada momento de la creación es una oportunidad para la redención. La creación continua, enmarcada en la teología condicional, se abre al diálogo con la cultura y asume la responsabilidad ecológica y el cuidado de la casa común. El enfoque integral y comprometido con los desafíos de este tiempo es fundamental para vivir según los principios del cristianismo. Laudato Si' y Fratelli Tutti son ejemplos de teología condicional que enfatizan la importancia del cuidado del medio ambiente y la promoción de la justicia social en la tarea de crear una sociedad más inclusiva.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Teología condicional. Gracia-redención. Responsabilidad Humana. Creación.
The effect of biologically active substances of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) on the growth of yeast cells
Authors: Fedorova A. M. , Drozdova M. Y. , Milentyeva I. S. , Minina V. I.
Published: September 2023

Prolongation of life expectancy and improvement of phenotypes directly related to the aging process have been the objects of many studies. Some of the known methods of increasing life expectancy, including dietary restrictions and genetic manipulation, are difficult to apply to all people, and their side effects are difficult to predict. It is for this reason that it becomes important to find those biologically active compounds that can act as anti-aging agents or can induce prolongation of life due to various metabolic processes inside the cell. The medicinal plant SFO thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) is a source of many active compounds that can affect life expectancy. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of biologically active compounds of the extract of the callus culture of Thymus vulgaris L., dried by spray drying at different temperature conditions (60 ℃, 90 ℃, 120 ℃), on the growth of the experimental model Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y-564. Anti-aging effect of dry extract of callus culture Thymus vulgaris L. with concentrations of 0.25 mg/ml, 0.50 mg/ml and 1.00 mg/ml on a model yeast organism, the yeast cells were evaluated by increasing the biomass of yeast cells. The results of the studies showed that the best variant of the effect of the growth properties of the biomass of the yeast suspension S. cerevisiae Y-564 showed an extract of the callus culture Thymus vulgaris L., dried at a temperature of 90 ℃, with a concentration of 0.50 mg / ml. It was under such conditions that a stimulating increase in the biomass of the test culture was observed. These results of this study provide new insights into the mechanisms by which biologically active compounds extracted from the callus culture of Thymus vulgaris L. can slow down the aging process.
The role of nutrition in student life
Authors: Pitkin V. A. , Sinko O. V. , Khripko I. A.
Published: September 2023

This article explores the problem of proper nutrition in the life of a modern student. This problem is especially relevant at the present time, because the modern student has become even more purposeful and active. And this means that at the moment, proper nutrition of young people is the most important problem that needs to be addressed. The most important condition for maintaining and improving health is a healthy lifestyle, the formation of which forms the basis for the primary prevention of many diseases. The body of students, especially junior students, is greatly influenced by a change in the usual way of life. An increase in the volume of information, a new form of its presentation compared to school, the need to independently allocate time and organize one's life (especially for students from other cities) increase the load on the psycho-emotional sphere. For the normal functioning of the body in this difficult and responsible period, nutrition plays an important role. This article analyzes the proper nutrition of students in the working day, studying at universities in the city of Krasnodar. In the course of the study, an anonymous survey was conducted on the basis of 2, 3 courses of the specialty Economic Security, which was conducted within one working week. 113 students aged 19–20 took part in it. All students study full-time at the university. According to the study, it was found that most students do not follow proper nutrition, and they also have a predominance of carbohydrate-fat foods, some students have complaints about their diet, lifestyle and health. The article also indicates the ratio of the main components of a healthy lifestyle. The main functions of proper nutrition for students are also presented.
Combined semi-finished poultry meat products formulation
Authors: Dolmatova I. A. , Gorelik O. V. , Zaitseva T. N. , Bessonova J. A. , Ryabova V. F.
Published: September 2023

Semi-finished products made from poultry meat are widely popular among different segments of the Russian population. A special place belongs to products made from minced meat mass. Currently, there is a need to develop recipes for combined minced products with a lower cost, good organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics. The traditional recipe for the preparation of products from the minced poultry meat mass involves the use of hand-boned chicken meat. Mechanically deboned poultry meat differs from manual deboned meat by a lower moisture and protein content, a higher fat content, which makes its usage promising. The authors experimentally establish the most appropriate combination of traditional raw materials and mechanically deboned meat (90:10) for the preparation of products from the chopped poultry meat mass. This ratio was acknowledged as the best while determining organoleptic (sectional view, smell, taste, consistency) and physicochemical (mass fraction of total ash, moisture, acidity, mass fraction of carbohydrates) indicators. A model sample of a prepared combined semi-finished meat product had a flat surface, dense and elastic consistency, a homogeneous minced meat structure, a pleasant chicken taste and aroma. The authors note that within completion of products made from minced poultry meat mass, there is a possibility to partially replace chicken meat with mechanically deboned meat by picking the optimal recipe. In such event, the quality indicators of the finished, combined product do not deteriorate, the product retains traditional organoleptic characteristics, is balanced in the main nutrients and has a high nutritional and biological value.
Nutritional features of weightlifters
Authors: Pitkin V. A. , Shabelny A. P.
Published: September 2023

Every person wants to be healthy, strong, energetic, cheerful. Everyone wants to look beautiful and attractive. Regular exercise is good for everyone. They not only prevent the accumulation of excess kilograms and toxins in orgasm, but also contribute to the full functioning of the heart, lungs, muscles, brain, and other organs and systems. Physical activity, keeping the body in good shape, increases mental performance and slows down the aging of the body.Many young people of our time are beginning to think about a healthy lifestyle, sports, or just a beautiful, aesthetically attractive appearance. After all, one of the philosophies of sports is the ability to deliver and achieve the desired result after a certain period of time. And often the first thought that visits them is going to the gym and looking for the opinion of experts in the field of gaining muscle mass and heavy physical training. This is exactly what will be discussed. After all, now there are many sources of information that, sometimes, contradict each other and it is very easy to get confused in them. A large amount of information is not terrible for students, but ordinary people tend to rely on popular opinion, which is often superficial, and is not without prejudice, or does not correctly interpret what has long been known. Since the topic of nutrition for weightlifters is extremely difficult due to the fact that in ordinary life a person does not have to spend a huge amount of energy on physical exertion. The daily norm of an average person, for a weightlifter, will be a light snack before a full lunch, but it is also worth considering that professionals take special sports nutrition, which is necessary only for athletes to achieve maximum effect in the shortest possible time. This article presents the results, an analysis of the nutrition of weightlifters, its features and the possibility of its implementation in the realities of student life, a brief explanation of the principles and purpose of sports nutrition.
Study of the influence of technological factors on the change in the structural and mechanical properties of protracted aerated candy masses based on whey proteins
Authors: Kalinovskaya T. V. , Omelchuk V. I. , Gavrilov A. V.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the influence of technological factors on the change in the structural and mechanical properties of protracted aerated candy masses based on whey proteins. The influence of combined protein and hydrocolloid systems on the formation of the structural properties of whipped candy masses of the “soft nougatines” type with increased aggregative stability was determined. It has been established that the use of gelatin-gum arabic structurant composition improves the stability of candy masses based on whey proteins under mechanical action and obtaining masses with a glossy surface. Rational technologies of aerated candy masses with increased aggregative stability using protein-polysaccharide complexes have been scientifically substantiated. The addition of sugar-glucose syrup to protein foams increases the foaming of the system. In addition, the positive effect of sugars is explained by an increase in the viscosity of the bulk phase, which reduces the rate of liquid loss by lamellae and increases the stability of the systems. Rheological studies have shown that the interaction of whey protein foam with a complex mixture of hydrocolloids "gelatin - gum arabic" contributes to the stabilization of the candy mass, prevents the destruction of the foam structure during the formation of sweets by extrusion. Candy masses have thixotropic properties and when formed by extrusion after the load is removed, their structure is restored.
Preparation of stem vegetable raw materials in the production of briquetted feed mixtures
Authors: Lytkina L. I. , Shentsova E. S. , Kurchaeva E. E. , Torshina A. A.
Published: September 2023

To maintain the stable competitiveness of Russian agricultural products in the domestic and foreign markets, it is necessary to find reserves for the use of non-waste technologies using domestic raw materials in full. In the conditions of growing feed production, providing the feed industry with components of plant origin, an important role belongs to the use of inexpensive rough grass feed. Their use allows more rational use of plant stem forage, completely balances the diet of animals, mechanizes the distribution of feed, reduces its losses during transportation, distribution and eating, and thus significantly reduces the cost of livestock products. In connection with the production of new types of products in the form of briquettes, the production technology of which involves the introduction of stem plant materials, the process of their preparation is of great importance. Studies of the process of grinding stem plant raw materials with different moisture content on a hammer crusher were carried out, during which the optimal parameters of its operation were determined, which make it possible to reduce the energy intensity of the grinding process by 8.5-10.5% and improve the quality of the produced briquettes