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SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OF ONION CULTIVATION IN DEMAK DISTRICT, CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE
Authors: Utami Inayah Rahmawati Putri , Roessali Wiludjeng , Gayatri Siwi
Published: July 2024

Sustainable agriculture on a global scale is no exception in Demak Regency which aims to improve food productivity and has positive side effects on goods, services and the environment. Sustainable agriculture indicators vary from region to region. The purpose of this study was to determine the income and profitability and sustainability of shallot farming. The samples taken in this study were 175 shallot farmers respondent. The research method used is a survey method with three data analyses, namely income and profitability analysis and Structural Equational Modeling (SEM) analysis with the AMOS program. The results showed that the income of shallot farmers in Mijen District, Demak Regency was Rp119,319,173 per planting season with an average land area of 7,600 m2. The profitability value is 159.35%, indicating that the profitability of shallot farming is much higher than bank deposit rates, which means that this business is feasible to develop. SEM analysis shows that the exogenous variables of respondent characteristics and production input factors have a positive and significant effect on farming performance. Furthermore, exogenous environmental, social, economic and institutional variables have a positive effect on sustainability, while technological variables have no significant effect on sustainability variables. Agricultural performance has a positive relationship with sustainable agriculture. Farmers' knowledge of the use of technology in cultivation activities needs to be increased for the success of sustainable agriculture in each indicator.
DEVELOPMENT PATTERN OF KAMPUNG AGRO INNOVATION SYSTEM IN BANJAR CITY
Authors: Setiawan Perdi , Setiawan Iwan , Hapsari Hepi
Published: July 2024

The agribusiness sector which collaborates with the tourism sector is one of the solutions in the improvement effort of Indonesia's economy. There are various ways to unite the agribusiness and tourism sectors, one of which is the development of tourism villages. Kampung Agro is a tourist village in Banjar City that allows visitors to learn to choose and pick their ready-to-harvest honey star fruit which then can be consumed directly. However, various problems still hinder the development of Kampung Agro. The management of Agro Village still relies on traditional methods without involving any innovation or technology, mainly due to the lack of coordination with farmers and minimal involvement of various stakeholders. The development of Agro Village should be carried out through a collective effort involving various stakeholders who are involved in it. This study aims to construct the development pattern of the Kampung Agro innovation system in Banjar City. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach data obtained from primary and secondary sources. This study used the Soft System Methodology (SSM) analytical tool approach. The results showed that in the development of Kampung Agro it is necessary to apply a pattern that involves various parties, including managers, Banjar City Government, academics, business actors and the media to make various efforts through their duties and functions. The parties involved need to collaborate in the management of Agro Village through collective efforts by implementing various actions in accordance with recommended improvement measures. There is a need for support and involvement from the Banjar City Government, in the form of education, assistance policies, as well as mentoring and supervision.
MTHFR and HFE, but Not Preproghrelin and LBP, Polymorphisms as Risk Factors for All-Cause End-Stage Renal Disease Development
Authors: Bloudíčková Silvie , Kuthanová L. , Hubáček J. A.
Published: July 2024

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious health problem worldwide. The high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and chronic inflammation remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in haemodialysed patients. Beside some external factors, genetic predisposition both to renal failure and poor prognosis has been assumed. We have collected a total of 1,014 haemodialysed patients and 2,559 unrelated healthy Caucasians. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes for preproghrelin (GHRL), lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), HFE and MTHFR were genotyped. In the group of patients, significantly more carriers presented theMTHFRT667T (P = 0.002) andHFEAsp63Asp (P = 0.001) and Cys282Cys (P = 0.01) genotypes. The frequencies of individual SNPs withinGHRLandLBPgenes did not differ between the patients and controls. The trends in genotype frequencies did not differ between the subgroups of patients with different time on haemodialysis. Common variants inMTHFRandHFEcould be a risk factor for all-cause ESRD development, but are not predictors for the survival on haemodialysis.
Delegitymizacja porządku prawnego a kryzys idei rządów prawa i liberalnego konstytucjonalizmu
Authors: Kokot Paweł
Published: July 2024

W stabilnie funkcjonującej demokracji prawo pełni doniosłe role społeczne, które sprzyjają, z jednej strony, zapewnianiu konsensusu wśród członków społeczeństwa co do wartości urzeczywistnianych przez prawo, a z drugiej – kształtowaniu poczucia aprobaty dla działań państwa i organów władzy publicznej. Artykuł dotyczy sytuacji odwrotnej, a więc specyfiki relacji pomiędzy rządzącymi a rządzonym, jak również działań podmiotów władzy w okresie kryzysu idei rządów prawa i liberalnego konstytucjonalizmu. Celem dokonania opisu powyższych zagadnień scharakteryzowane zostały procesy legitymizacji oraz delegitymizacji porządku prawnego, które skonfrontowano z działaniami określanymi w literaturze jako instrumentalizacja prawa. Jak się bowiem wydaje, wszystkie te procesy są ze sobą ściśle związane. Instrumentalizacja prawa, dokonywana z poszanowaniem reguł konstrukcji systemu prawa, jawi się jako istotny element procesu legitymizacji systemu prawa, szczególnie w okresie transformacji ustrojowej. Z kolei tzw. naganna instrumentalizacja prawa wykazuje istotny związek z procesem delegitymizacji porządku prawnego, w którym budowanie ładu społecznego i respektowanie rządów prawa schodzi na drugi plan, a najistotniejszym celem władzy politycznej staje się dekonstrukcja dotychczasowego rozumienia demokratycznych zasad ustrojowych na rzecz projektowanej wizji układu stosunków społecznych.
The law applicable to claims for breach of duty of care by foreign controlling companies and their directors under EU law
Authors: Mucha Ariel
Published: July 2024

The research presented in the article aims to identify the criteria for determining the law applicable to third party claims against board members and parent companies for non-contractual obligations. The article examines the provisions of EU law and the case law of the Courts of Justice on the basis of the dogmatic method, combined with elements assessing the economic efficiency of the identified approaches. Research on this topic is prompted by the absence of an adequate legal framework determining the qualification of the claims in question. The Rome II Regulation only provides for the exclusion of company law claims from its scope. However, this exclusion does not provide criteria for determining which claims fall under company law. This issue was recently addressed by the Court of Justice in the case of BMA AG, C-498/20, concerning the scope of the law applicable to the liability of a German company for breach of the general duty of care towards the creditors of a Dutch subsidiary. The Court held that such a claim should be classified as lex delicti. The findings of the research suggest that the Court of Justice has not offered clear criteria that would enable national authorities to distinguish between corporate and tort claims. Meanwhile, it seems that there are more arguments in favour of the corporate nature of claims arising from decisions relating to the management of the company’s assets.
Effects of Script Activity Instruction with High Tech AAC Device on the Communicative Behavior of Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Ko Hee Seon , Park Eun Hye ,   Korean Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Published: July 2024

Background and Objectives: Children with severe intellectual disabilities experience difficulties during their whole life because of their limited communication ability. Many previous studies have shown that AAC is effective for their communication intervention, and script activities which provide structured opportunities in a natural routine is a positive context for early communication training. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of script activities instruction with a high tech AAC device on communicative behaviors. Method: The intervention was conducted with two scripts. The researcher taught 3 participants individually how to respond to the given communication opportunities with a high tech AAC device and a communication app. Results: All participants showed an enhanced number of communicative behaviors with the AAC device. Their gestures for communication was decreased, while their vocalization and speech were increased. Conclusion: Script activity instruction is found to be effective for teaching with a high tech AAC app to children with severe disabilities. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
The surveys on quality indicators for the total testing process in clinical laboratories of Fujian Province in China from 2018 to 2023
Authors: Li Yao , Chen Falin , Chen Xijun
Published: July 2024

Objectives

This study investigates the application of 15 Quality Indicators (QIs) in clinical laboratories in Fujian Province, China, from 2018 to 2023. It identifies the main causes of laboratory errors and explores issues in the application of QIs, providing a reference for establishing provincial state-of-the-art and operational quality specifications (QSs).

Methods

All clinical laboratories in Fujian Province were organized to submit general information and original QIs data through the online External Quality Assessment (EQA) system of the National Clinical Laboratory Center (NCCL) for a survey of 15 QIs. Data from 2018 to 2023 were downloaded for statistical analysis, and the current QSs for the 15 QIs in Fujian Province were compared and analyzed with those published by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) Working Group on Laboratory Errors and Patient Safety (WG-LEPS).

Results

QIs data from 542 clinical laboratories were collected. The survey on data sources showed that the number of laboratories recording QIs data using Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) increased annually, but the growth was modest and the proportion was less than 50 %. Among the laboratories using LIS to record QIs data, 133 continuously participated in this survey for six years, reporting different QIs. Over the six years, all reported QIs showed significant improvement or at least remained stable. The best median Sigma (σ) metrics were for the percentage of critical values notification and timely critical values notification, reaching 6σ, followed by the percentage of incorrect laboratory reports, with σ metrics ranging from 4.9σ to 5.1σ. In contrast, the percentage of tests covered by internal quality control (IQC) (1.5σ–1.7σ) and inter-laboratory comparison (0.1σ) remained consistently low. Compared to the QSs published by IFCC WG-LEPS, the QSs for the 15 QIs in Fujian Province in 2023 were stricter or roughly equivalent, except for the percentage of incorrect laboratory reports (Fujian Province: 0–0.221, IFCC WG-LEPS: 0–0.03).

Conclusions

1. The application of QIs has significantly improved the quality of testing in clinical laboratories in Fujian Province, but the percentage of tests covered by IQC and inter-laboratory comparison remain low; 2. Effective application of QIs requires the establishment of comprehensive LIS, unified calculation standards, and other supporting measures.
The biological variation of insulin resistance markers: data from the European Biological Variation Study (EuBIVAS)
Authors: Carobene Anna , Kilpatrick Eric , Bartlett William A. , Fernández Calle Pilar , Coşkun Abdurrahman , Díaz-Garzón Jorge , Jonker Niels , Locatelli Massimo , Sandberg Sverre , Aarsand Aasne K.
Published: July 2024

Objectives

An insulin resistant state is characteristic of patients with type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and metabolic syndrome. Identification of insulin resistance (IR) is most readily achievable using formulae combining plasma insulin and glucose results. In this study, we have used data from the European Biological Variation Study (EuBIVAS) to examine the biological variability (BV) of IR using the Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and the Quantitative Insulin sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI).

Methods

Ninety EuBIVAS non-diabetic subjects (52F, 38M) from five countries had fasting HOMA-IR and QUICKI calculated from plasma glucose and insulin samples collected concurrently on 10 weekly occasions. The within-subject (CVI) and between-subject (CVG) BV estimates with 95 % CIs were obtained by CV-ANOVA after analysis of trends, variance homogeneity and outlier removal.

Results

The CVI of HOMA-IR was 26.7 % (95 % CI 25.5–28.3), driven largely by variability in plasma insulin and the CVI for QUICKI was 4.1 % (95 % CI 3.9–4.3), reflecting this formula’s logarithmic transformation of glucose and insulin values. No differences in values or BV components were observed between subgroups of men or women below and above 50 years.

Conclusions

The EuBIVAS, by utilising a rigorous experimental protocol, has produced robust BV estimates for two of the most commonly used markers of insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects. This has shown that HOMA-IR, in particular, is highly variable in the same individual which limits the value of single measurements.
Multimodal constructions revisited. Testing the strength of association between spoken and non-spoken features of Tell me about it
Authors: Lehmann Claudia
Published: July 2024

The present paper addresses the notion of multimodal constructions. It argues that Tell me about it is a multimodal construction that consists of a fixed spoken and a variable, but largely obligatory multimodality slot on the formal side of the construction. To substantiate this claim, the paper reports on an experiment that shows that, first, hearers experience difficulties in interpreting Tell me about it when it is neither sequentially nor multimodally marked as either requesting or stance-related and, second, hearers considerably rely on multimodal features when a sequential context is missing. In addition, the experiment also shows that the more features are used, the better hearers get at guessing the meaning of Tell me about it. These results suggest that, independent of the question of whether the multimodal features associated with requesting or stance-related Tell me about it are non-spoken, unimodal constructions themselves (like a raised eyebrows construction), a schematic multimodality slot might be part of the constructions.
Physicochemical and mineralogical composition studies of clays from Share and Tshonga areas, Northern Bida Basin, Nigeria: Implications for Geophagia
Authors: Ojo Olusola Johnson , Adepoju Suraju Adesina , Awe Ayodeji , Adedoyin Adeonipekun Dele , Abdulraman Sikiru Ottan , Omoyajowo Busoye Thomas
Published: July 2024

This study is focused on the evaluation of the geophagic characteristics of the sedimentary clay deposits at Share and Tshonga areas, northern Bida Basin, Nigeria. The methods used include particle size distribution, cation exchange capacity (CEC), acidity and alkalinity (pH), X-ray diffractometry, and bulk inorganic geochemical analysis (X-ray fluorescence and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrophotometer). The investigated clays are classified as dominantly clayey–silt with minor clayey–sand type, which conforms with the textural standard of geophagic clays obtained from different parts of the world. The whitish coloration of the clays with an occasional red stain also compares well with geophagic clays from Kenya and parts of South Africa and is therefore considered suitable for consumption. The observed low CEC (1.71–5.06 cmol(+)/kg) and acidic pH (4.54–6.87) values of the clay samples would make them effective against nausea and excessive salivation during pregnancy. The mineralogical compositions of these clay samples show the dominance of kaolinite with minor non-clay minerals, which makes it suitable not only for food detoxification but also as an alleviation of gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea. Chemical analysis shows a low percentage per weight of certain elements that are of nutritional value, though not in the present state but better as excipients in the pharmaceutical industry. It was observed, however, that consumption of more of the studied clay may lead to adverse health due to the presence of some heavy metals (Co, Cu, Ni, Cd, Ag, and Pb) with concentrations in excess of the permissible limit.
Degradation of bromothymol blue and methyl green from aqueous media by Photo-Fenton: comparison between UV-lamp and sun irradiation
Authors: Atba Wafa , Smara Abdelaziz , Cherifi Mouna , Lapicque François , Hazourli Sabir
Published: July 2024

The degradation of two textile dye molecules was studied using photochemical processes, both in the absence and presence of light. Various methods were employed, including photolysis/UV, combined H2O2/UV photolysis, Fe2+/UV treatment, Photo-Fenton/UV at 350 nm and Photo-Fenton with solar irradiation. The decolorization efficiency of dyes in aqueous solution was evaluated for two specific dyes: Bromothymol Blue (BTB) and Methyl Green (MG). These experiments were carried out in batch mode. The results demonstrated a synergy between light irradiation and the presence of Fenton’s reagents, such as hydrogen peroxide and divalent iron. In addition, it was demonstrated that direct solar irradiation can be used without specific devices to achieve high efficiency at low cost. In the first part, we checked the impact of the various operating parameters. Reaction efficiencies were compared for the same system in the dark and under the assistance of an artificial or solar light source. In the second part, we studied the parameters of the Photo-Fenton process, such as the initial pH of the solution, the initial concentrations of oxidant, iron catalyst, and dye under irradiation from either light source. Whereas the mere photolysis without Fenton’s reagents allowed decolorization yields below 26 %, addition of the oxidant (H2O2) or the catalyst (Fe(II) species amplified the treatment efficiency. However, the presence of both H2O2 and Fe(II) under light irradiation was shown synergetic with yields ranging from 72 to 85 % depending on the dye worked and the light source: because of its broader spectrum in the UV domain, solar irradiation led to the highest decolorization yields. The above results were obtained for well-defined proportions of dye and reagents: for a 20 mg/l dye solution, Fe(II) catalyst concentration equal to 10−3 M, peroxide concentration of 5.10−2 M and a pH of 3. These conditions allowed optimal production of OH· radicals, allowing high efficiency in systems using solar irradiation.
Ongoing exposure to an ambient language continues to build implicit knowledge across the lifespan
Authors: Mattingley Wakayo , Hay Jennifer , Todd Simon , Panther Forrest , King Jeanette , Keegan Peter J.
Published: July 2024

Recent findings show adult New Zealanders who do not speak te reo Māori (the Māori language, the indigenous language of New Zealand) nonetheless have impressive implicit lexical and phonotactic knowledge of the language. These findings have been interpreted as showing that regular ambient exposure to a non-native language develops an implicit “proto-lexicon”, a memory store of lexical forms in that language, without any meaning. However, what is not known is the timeframe over which this knowledge is acquired. Does the knowledge stem exclusively from implicit learning during childhood, or does it continue to grow based on exposure during adulthood? To investigate this question, we directly compare non-Māori-speaking school-aged adolescents and adults in New Zealand and explore how age affects the degree of observed knowledge. Our results show that ambient exposure leads to implicit knowledge both in childhood and adulthood, and that continuing exposure throughout the lifespan leads to increased knowledge.
Vaikų emocinės sveikatos ugdymas(is) ikimokyklinio ugdymo įstaigoje: mokytojų nuomonės ir patirtys
Authors: Strazdienė Neringa , Tolutienė Gitana
Published: July 2024

Ikimokykliniame amžiuje dedami vaiko emocinės sveikatos pamatai, siekiant optimalios vaiko fizinės, emocinės, socialinės ir
pažinimo brandos. Tyrimo tikslas – atskleisti ikimokyklinio ugdymo mokytojų nuomones bei patirtis vaikų emocinės sveikatos
ugdymo(si) ypatumų ir galimybių ikimokyklinio ugdymo įstaigoje aspektais. Interviu būdu apklausta 10 ikimokyklinio ugdymo
mokytojų. Tyrimas atskleidė, kad vaikų emocinę sveikatą lemia alfa kartos vaikų bruožai, jos ugdymui(si) teigiamą poveikį daro
šie veiksniai: saugumo užtikrinimas, kokybiško laiko su vaiku leidimas, mokymas(is) pažinti ir tinkamai reikšti jausmus, dėmesys
vaiko gebėjimams ir jo fiziniam aktyvumui. Vaikų emocinės sveikatos ugdymo(si) procese tikslinga taikyti žaidimų, pagyrimų ir paskatinimų,
pokalbių metodus, išnaudoti įvairių programų, projektinės veiklos, dailės terapijos, nusiraminimo pertraukėlių, kasdienių
gyvenimiškų situacijų, savarankiškos vaikų veiklos teikiamas galimybes.
Impact of Block Ratio, Polymer Architecture, and Soft Segment Structure on Modified Asphalt Rheological Performance
Authors: Xiao Hang , Cao Dan , Fu Na , Yi Hongyu
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of styrenic triblock copolymer (STC) modifiers with different block ratios, polymerization methods, and soft segment structures on the microstructure and rheological properties of modified asphalt. Six commonly used STCs were selected, and modified asphalt was prepared using a rapid quenching method without stabilizers, ensuring no phase separation. These samples underwent laser confocal microscopy, temperature sweep, multiple stress creep recovery, linear amplitude sweep, and bending beam rheometer tests. The findings are as follows: Based on the characteristics of different STC types, it is observed that modifiers with higher block ratios and crystallinity are more challenging to disperse uniformly in modified asphalt. However, the presence of methyl side chains enhances the dispersion uniformity of the modifier in asphalt. Additionally, star-shaped modifiers exhibit weaker dispersion uniformity compared to linear ones. Among them, the styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified asphalt with a block ratio of 3/7 demonstrates the highest composite modulus and maximum creep recovery, showcasing superior high-temperature performance. Star-shaped SBS-modified asphalt excels in high-temperature performance and exhibits better stress relaxation at low temperatures, but it has a lower fatigue life compared to linear SBS. Styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene modified asphalt exhibits the maximum modulus but the poorest elastic recovery performance. Styrene-isoprene-styrene modified asphalt has the minimum modulus and fatigue life but demonstrates optimal elastic recovery.
Validation of the Shear Strength of Geopolymeric Resins Through Numerical Modeling of the Iosipescu (V-Notch) Test Using Finite Element Method–Based Simulations
Authors: Zamora Hernández Yasletty , Penteado Dias Dylmar , Castillo Lara Rancés , Chagas Soares Joadelio
Published: July 2024

There is a growing need for a good understanding of the microstructure and mechanical properties of alkaline activated materials, mainly driven by its efficient implementation in civil and infrastructure applications. The validation and standardization of test methods and performance-based specifications directly applicable to alkali-activated cements and concretes was recently stated in the literature as one of the main research priorities related to these materials. Therefore, this study focuses on the validation of the shear strength of geopolymeric resins through the numerical modeling of the Iosipescu test by the finite element method using the ABAQUS 3D software. A numerical model of the specimen used in the Iosipescu test was proposed and successfully validated. The effect of notch opening angle on the delimitations of failure zone and shear stress was studied by the analysis of the distribution of the maximum stresses generated in the specimen during the test. After several simulations, it was found that the failure zone obtained by numerical modeling was in agreement with experimental results, showing a 90° notch opening as the most critical among those evaluated.
Costos anuales incrementales para implementar intervenciones efectivas que erradiquen el hambre en el mundo y en Perú
Authors: Velásquez Anibal
Published: July 2024

Desde 2018, la inseguridad alimentaria ha aumentado significativamente en el mundo, especialmente en América Latina, el Caribe y Perú, debido a conflictos, la pandemia de COVID-19, bajo crecimiento económico, inflación, pobreza, desigualdad y shocks climáticos. Estas condiciones dificultan alcanzar la meta de erradicar el hambre para 2030, subrayando la importancia de centrar los recursos en la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. Este artículo revisa investigaciones que identifican intervenciones efectivas y los costos adicionales necesarios para erradicar el hambre en el mundo para 2030. En Perú, se propone un portafolio de 10 intervenciones efectivas, requiriendo una inversión anual adicional de 393,3 millones de dólares para sacar del hambre a 2,4 millones de personas. Esta inversión se distribuye en 50,4 millones para sistemas alimentarios, 259 millones para resiliencia climática, 45,8 millones para protección social y 38,5 millones para infraestructura rural.
Oral Peer Feedback in Online Speaking Class: Implementation, Students’ Attitudes, Preferences, and Usefulness
Authors: Anjarani Shelia
Published: July 2024

This study examines the views of students studying English in one of the English Language Education Study Programmes on the oral peer feedback they gave and received in an online English-speaking class. The online speaking class was observed to know the implementation of oral peer feedback. Thirty-eight students who were enrolled in the course completed a questionnaire, and afterward, four of these students participated in a semi-structured interview. The results obtained from the questionnaire indicated that students derived satisfaction from both giving and receiving oral feedback. Students also preferred to give and receive positive feedback. The students found that providing and receiving oral feedback benefited their learning process. In contrast, it was found that students indicated a stronger preference for providing affective feedback than cognitive and constructive feedback. The interview responses shed light on the reasons underlying these perceptions. The study also offers pedagogical insights related to implementing oral peer feedback in online speaking classes.
sasuke mendapatkan kekuatan jinchuriki
Authors: Sasuke Uchiha
Published: July 2024

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“Estas são plantas indígenas”
Authors: Berthou de Almeida Gabriela
Published: July 2024

O artigo visa demarcar o acervo de conhecimentos indígenas sobre as plantas presentes na documentação produzida na viagem filosófica do naturalista luso-brasileiro Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira pela Amazônia colonial portuguesa (1783-1792). A expedição científica percorreu os territórios das capitanias do Pará, São José do Rio Negro e Mato Grosso e Cuiabá e teve entre os seus objetivos inventariar a flora, a fauna, os minerais e as populações locais. Em campo, o naturalista recorreu aos saberes indígenas sobre as ervas, raízes, madeiras, palmeiras, procurando instrumentalizá-los para geração de riqueza para a Coroa portuguesa e/ou para a sobrevivência nos sertões. Os conhecimentos associados ao manejo indígena da natureza foram ainda incorporados aos interesses da história natural, em um momento em que a ciência moderna se estruturava com base na razão, observação e experimentação. Na arena historiográfica posta, dialoga-se com estudos interessados em pensar que o conhecimento científico ilustrado foi produzido a partir dos trânsitos/contatos recíprocos, embora marcados por relações de poder assimétricas, com sujeitos cuja pretensão era a de subalternizar.
ensino lúdico do português como segunda língua para alunos surdos
Authors: Moraes Buechen Lemos Lidiane , Pereira dos Santos Mônica , Salvino Nunes de Almeida Maicon
Published: July 2024

O seguinte trabalho visa debater sobre as atividades lúdicas e de letramento visual e seu auxílio no processo de ensino do português como segunda língua para alunos com surdez de leve a moderada. Esta discussão partirá das experiências da primeira autora deste artigo, atuante no ensino e na elaboração de atividades em um projeto de extensão universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), por meio do Atendimento Educacional Especializado (AEE) em ambiente não escolar. A metodologia aqui utilizada é de base qualitativa (Minayo, 2001), a partir de uma observação participante (Gil, 2008), e que tem por referencial teórico a perspectiva omnilética (Santos, 2013) e as contribuições de Vygotsky (1998). Por resultados, nota-se que a utilização do lúdico e do letramento visual, além de auxiliar na aquisição do português, também dá autonomia e criatividade à aluna participante da pesquisa, de modo a melhorar sua relação com os mediadores, facilitar a compreensão das regras ortográficas da segunda língua e diminuir seu medo de errar.
Computer Simulation of a Digital System of Automatic Lighting Control
Authors: Shabaev Evgeniy A. , Romanovets Mikhail M.
Published: July 2024

Introduction. In the poultry industry, the use of local LED lighting systems with changeable light and correlated color temperature of the luminaire optical radiation during the photoperiod is promising. To maintain light intensity accurately at a specified level, the use of an automatic control system (ACS) of lighting is required.
Aim of the Study. The study at aimed at determining the parameters for the PI controller of the digital ACS of lighting in all-age cages, providing the required quality indicators of the regulatory process.
Materials and Methods. For the study there were used the elements of mathematical statistics, experimental research design theory, correlation and regression analysis, automatic control theory and computer simulation. Real experiments were carried out on a laboratory sample of a digital dynamic local lighting system. Computer simulation was performed in the SimInTech program.
Results. A computer model for a digital ACS of lighting has been developed. The tunings of the PI controller were calculated using the CHR, VTI, and Kopelovich methods. A comparative estimation of the control process quality was carried out using graphs of transient processes obtained by computer simulation. The reliability of the results of computer simulation of ACS lighting has been confirmed experimentally.
Discussion and Conclusion. High regulator performance indicators for the digital ACS of lighting were ensured by a PI controller with kP = 14.027∙10−3 and TI = 145.72 ms calculated using the Kopelovitch method. A comparative assessment of transient processes in a real ACS and in a computer model of this system allows concluding that the developed model is highly accurate and the choice of simulation parameters in the SimInTech program is correct. It has been experimentally established that the required quality of the control process of ACS is ensured for a wide range of specified lighting: from 1 to 25 lux.
Peter Barham: The Science of Cooking
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Peter Barham: The Science of Cooking: Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2001: ISBN 3-540-67466-7: 244 pp., b/w illus., h/b, £19.95.
Olivier de Serres: Théâtre d’agriculture et mesnage des champs
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: July 2024

Olivier de Serres: Théâtre d’agriculture et mesnage des champs: introduction by Pierre Lieutaghi: Actes Sud, série ‘Thesaurus’, Arles, 2001: ISBN 2-7427-3344-2: 1545 pp., p/b, FF183.66, euro 28, approx. £23.
Methodology for venous outflow assessment during ultrasound of extracranial vessels: status of the problem
Authors: Korneeva N. V. , Lovrikova M. A. , Zhmerenetsky K. V.
Published: July 2024

The article focuses on important issues of methodology for studying venous outflow from the head and neck, emphasizing the importance of this problem for early diagnosis due to the long-term asymptomatic course of venous circulation disorders. The features of the head and neck venous circulation are presented. We outlined the difficulties in studying venous outflow in the clinic. The results of Russian and foreign studies on venous outflow assessment using various methods are presented, while attention is focused on non-invasive diagnostics using ultrasound. In addition, we present our original research data on venous outflow assessment during verticalization in patients with internal carotid arterial stenosis.
Ectopic adipose tissue: frequency and clinical characteristics of obesity phenotypes in patients
Authors: Podzolkov V. I. , Bragina A. E. , Rodionova Yu. N. , Osadchiy K. K. , Vasilchenko M. K. , Muravlev A. P. , Ananeva V. S. , Balutskaya A. V. , Pilipenko M. O.
Published: July 2024

Aim. To study the frequency and clinical characteristics of ectopic obesity in patients with different body weights and hypertension (HTN).

Material and methods. The study included 326 patients (145 men and 181 women, mean age 63±8 years). Patients underwent chest and retroperitoneal space computed tomography with calculation of the volumes of perivascular adipose tissue (AT) (PVAT), pericardial AT (PAT) and perirenal fat thickness (PFT) using specialized software QCT Pro Tissue Composition Module (Mindways Software, USA). PAT volume ≥3,2 cm3, PVAT volume ≥0,4 cm3, PFT ≥1,91 cm were considered criteria for pericardial (PCO), perivascular (PVO) and perirenal (PRO) obesity.

Results. When studying the prevalence of ectopic (EO) and abdominal (AO) obesity phenotypes, patients were divided into groups: 1) with isolated EO without AO (n=17), 2) with PCO and AO (n=31), 3) with PVO and AO (n=22), 4) with PRO and AO (n=33), 5) with mixed EO (PKO+PVO, or PKO+PRO, or PVO+PRO, or PKO+PVO+PRO) and AO, 6) with isolated AO without EO (n=74), 7) without obesity (n=32). Isolated EO was significantly more common in individuals with normal and overweight compared to patients with obesity: 8,9 and 12 vs 1,1% (p=0,001), respectively. The prevalence of the mixed EO+AO phenotype in obese patients was significantly higher than in patients with normal and overweight as follows: 41,7 vs 19,6 and 21,7% (p=0,001), respectively. In patients with HTN, PVO+AO was significantly more common compared to patients without HTN as follows: 12,8 vs 3% (p=0,001), respectively.

Conclusion. The study results indicate the heterogeneity of the distribution of obesity phenotypes in people with different body mass index, which emphasizes the importance of taking into account all its variants, including EO, for timely and adequate cardiovascular risk assessment.
Intravascular imaging as the key to successful coronary interventions: a case report
Authors: Vasiliev D. K. , Arablinsky N. A. , Korovina O. O. , Shukurov F. B. , Feshchenko D. A. , Taliouridze M. T.
Published: July 2024

Due to high information value, intravascular imaging methods are now increasingly used during percutaneous coronary interventions. These methods make it possible to optimize coronary interventions and reduce the risk of both early and long-term complications associated with the technical aspects of revascularization. This article presents a case of successful intravascular ultrasound-guided treatment of a female patient with subtotal lesion of the proximal part of anterior interventricular artery under. Primary intervention in the early postoperative period was complicated by clinically significant plaque protrusion through the stent cells, which required revision coronary angiography and optical coherence tomography to select the optimal volume of intervention and monitor outcome.
IMPORTÂNCIA DO ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO: INTEGRAÇÃO ENTRE TEORIA E PRÁTICA E FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL DE LICENCIANDOS
Authors: Silva Meiriluce Assunção , Gaydeczka Beatriz
Published: July 2024

Este artigo objetivou analisar as percepções de professores em formação inicial sobre o estágio supervisionado e o impacto do estágio para a sua formação docente. O estudo foi realizado com dezenove professores em formação inicial dos cursos de Letras Português/Inglês, Letras Português/Espanhol, Geografia e História da Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba – MG. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como qualitativa e descritiva, cuja coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de questionário contendo questões sobre experiências e percepções a respeito do estágio. A partir da síntese dos dados, analisou-se que: a) O estágio oportunizou experiências que contribuem com o exercício da futura profissão; b) A vivência do estágio favorece o desenvolvimento profissional, pois se adquire repertório nas situações vivenciadas na escola; c) A percepção de que teoria e prática ainda são distantes; d) Necessidade de rearranjo de ações administrativas e pedagógicas; e) Fortalecimento da relação entre a teoria e a prática, considerando as disciplinas específicas do curso e o estágio supervisionado; f) Destaque à importância do papel do professor orientador e ao reconhecimento do professor supervisor como colaboradores no processo formativo dos futuros professores. Conclui-se que o estágio é essencial para a formação profissional de licenciandos, proporcionando experiências práticas significativas e motivadoras, relações interpessoais, mudança de perspectiva relacionada à nova realidade de “equilibrar vida pessoal e profissional” e de assumir o “ser professor”.
Harnessing Extreme Wettability: Combatting Spread of Bacterial Infections in Healthcare
Authors: Emelyanenko Alexandre M. , Makvandi Pooyan , Moradialvand Madineh , Boinovich Ludmila B.
Published: July 2024

The use of materials with extreme wettability discussed in this brief review may become one of the most promising strategies to combat the spreading of bacterial infections through touch surfaces not only in medical facilities but also in public areas, including educational institutions, supermarkets, fitness centers, etc. The extreme wettability coatings have both a nonspecific bactericidal effect against various types of bacteria, and a number of more specific mechanisms that work against certain strains depending on the type of metal. At the same time, such coatings are effective against various ways of spreading the bacterial cells, be it through the deposition of an aerosol created when patients cough or sneeze, or through contact transfer by patients’ hands. In this review, we briefly summarize the existing strategies for producing materials with extreme wettability by aqueous media and overview their main characteristics. Then the mechanisms behind the bactericidal effect of these materials are discussed in detail jointly with the analysis of some examples of testing the antibacterial efficiency of extreme wettability surfaces.
BİREYLERİN DÜRTME POLİTİKALARINA İLİŞKİN ALGISI: TÜRKİYE PERSPEKTİFİ
Authors: Özdemiray Sema Müge , Edirneligil Ayşen
Published: July 2024

Dürtme yöntemi ile oluşturulan kamu politikaları; sınırlı rasyonel bireyleri, kendileri ve toplum adına faydalı eylemlere ve kararlara yönlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu nedenle çoğunlukla kamu otoriteleri ve dürtme teorisyenleri; etkili dürtme politikalarının tasarımı noktasında bireylerin rasyonalitesini sınırlandıran faktörlere odaklanarak, onların dürtme aracının kendisine yönelik algılarını geri planda tutmuştur. Ancak kamu politikaları tasarımında başvurulabilecek yeni bir araç olarak sunulan dürtme, teorik düzeyde üzerinde uzlaşı sağlanmış bir araç olmamakla birlikte; hedef kitlesindeki bireylerin demografik özelliklerinin, üyesi oldukları toplumun kültürel niteliklerinin farklılığı gibi pek çok etmen nedeniyle kendisine yönelik algı noktasında da farlılıklar arz eden bir araçtır. Dünyada vatandaşların dürtmeye yönelik algılarını ölçmeye odaklanan az sayıdaki akademik çalışmanın varlığı, Türkiye’den elde edilen verileri değerli kılmaktadır. Bu nedenle çalışmanın temel amacı Türkiye’de vatandaşların dürtme tekniği ile tasarlanmış farklı kamu politikalarına yönelik algılarını ölçmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda çalışmada, kota örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen 1051 kişi ile bir anket çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ankette 5 farklı düzeydeki hükümet müdahaleleri doğrultusunda tasarlanan 15 farklı kamu politikasına yönelik vatandaşların onay düzeyleri irdelenmiş; bu düzeyler ile yaş, eğitim seviyesi, yaşanılan bölgenin nüfusu, medeni durum, gelir düzeyi ve politik konum arasındaki ilişki analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, Türkiye’de bireylerin onay düzeylerinin ortalama %74,05 olduğunu ve politikalar arasında fark göstermediğini ancak organ bağışına yönelik politikanın %62,80 ile en düşük onay oranına sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Aynı zamanda bireylerin eğitim seviyesi, yaşadıkları bölge ve yaşları ile politika onay düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Aynı ölçeğin uygulandığı ülkeler ile karşılaştırıldığında ise Türkiye ile aralarında belirgin bir farktan ziyade benzerlikler olduğu söylenebilir.
Genetic diversity of Steinernema feltiae Filipjev, 1934 (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae) in potato production areas of Türkiye
Authors: Yüksel Ebubekir , Gümüş Askar Arife , Susurluk Alper , Bozbuga Refik , Dinçer Dilek , Imren Mustafa
Published: July 2024

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are one of the most important biological control agents and have proved their biocontrol success against a variety of insect pests. However, limited knowledge exists regarding the genetic structure of various species and populations of EPNs. Thus, this study was conducted to isolate and elucidate the EPN's phylogenetic diversity sourced from potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) (Solanales: Solanaceae) crops in 2020 at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University. Through ribosomal DNA sequencing, we investigated genetic variability within and among isolates of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis species. Widespread sampling across Afyonkarahisar, Bolu, İzmir, Sivas, Niğde, Kayseri, and Konya provinces, covering a total area of 795 hectares, led to the recovery of two EPN isolates, constituting 10% of the samples. Molecular characterization involved ribosomal DNA sequencing, which, upon integration with sequences from 41 populations, confirmed the identification of Steinernema feltiae Filipjev, 1934 (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Poinar, 1976 (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae), displaying monophyly in most Steinernema and Heterorhabditis clades, respectively. This survey emphasizes the common occurrence of these EPNs in key potato-growing areas in Türkiye, highlighting their biocontrol potential against arthropod pests of agricultural importance.
A műemlékek és a műalkotások védelme az első világháború olasz hadszínterén
Authors: Balla Tibor
Published: July 2024

Az első világháború pusztításai nem kímélték az épített örökséget, a műemlékeket, a műalkotásokat sem. A 1917. október 24-én végbement caporettói áttörés után a szövetséges osztrák–magyar és német csapatok jelentős észak-olaszországi területeket foglaltak el. Az egyetemes kulturális örökség részét képező műemlékek és műalkotások védelmét a megszállók fontos feladatnak tartották. Tanulmányomban az osztrák–magyar művészeti alkotásokat védő csoport 1917–1918 során kifejtett tevékenységét foglalom össze. Rávilágítok a csoport munkájának nehézségeire és tevékenységének eredményeire, az egykori megszállt területről elszállított műtárgyak első világháború utáni visszaadására.
A pszichiátriai intézményrendszer történeti jellemzői az 1989-es magyarországi demokratikus fordulat után
Authors: Attila Marcellán Dobai
Published: July 2024

A 17. századtól két nagy elmegyógyászati korszak a filozófiai irodalom alapján jól definiálható[1]. A klasszicizmus korában a „Nagy elzárás”, majd a „Nagy bezárás” a 19. századtól kezdődően[2],[3]. A hazai ideg- és elmegyógyászat – később pszichiátria – története 1791-től dinamikus fejlődésnek indult[4]. A fordulat egész Európán átívelő szemléletváltás eredménye volt, az elmebetegek már nem mint bűnelkövetők jelennek meg a társadalom szövetében, akiket a közösség büntet, hanem a fertőző betegekhez hasonlóan kezelésre szoruló, elesett betegként. Részletesen nem ismertetjük a hazai magán elmeintézetek történetét (Pólya Józseftől, Schwartzer Ferencen át a Nagyszebeni Tébolydáig), erről egy, a közelmúltban megjelent könyvfejezetben jó összefoglaló[5] található. Ettől a szemlélettől még hosszú út vezetett a mellérendelt szerepben lévő, a beteget inkább kliensnek tekintő, kapcsolati modell felé[6]. A gyógyintézeti terápia szemléletében még a társadalomtól való elkülönítés jelenik meg markánsan, hiszen abjektként el kell távolítani a társadalomból a betegeket, ki kell emelni őket a mindennapokból. Összefüggésben van ez a szemlélet a kulturális MÁSIK (idegen) alapvető periferizálásával. A terápiás közösségben is uralkodó az elkülönítő szemlélet, de a cél már a távolról visszatekintés, az életszerkezet „külső” szemlélése, a társas közeg által reflektáltság[7], a védett fészek. Az intézet és közösség a megújuló Lipótmezőn és más kórházakban is inkább védőburok, a lelki szenvedések „hazájától” való távolságot biztosító rendszer.
Betrachtung des Zero Waste-Trends im Bereich der Lebensmittelproduktion und Bewertung der Marktchance von Brotbier
Authors: Köhler Nadine , Siegfried Patrick
Published: July 2024

Auf der Welt gehen pro Jahr circa 1,3 Mrd. Tonnen an Nahrungsmitteln sowohl entlang der Wertschöpfungskette als auch bis hin zum Verbraucher verloren [ISWA (2012) S.1]. Im Vergleich mit der weltweiten Getreideproduktion kann damit schätzungsweise die Hälfte der Getreideproduktion abgedeckt werden [Noleppa & Cartsburg (2015) S.21]. Somit entstehen durch Lebensmittelverluste und Foodwaste weltwirtschaftlich circa 840 Mrd. Euro an Kosten [Testo SE & Co. KGaA (o.J.) S.2]. Auf der Welt leben mehr als sieben Milliarden Menschen, davon leiden schätzungsweise 925 Mio. an Hunger bzw. an Unterernährung [ISWA (2012) S.1].