bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GENDER DIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURE: EVIDENCE FROM THE BRAZILIAN MARKET
Authors: Costa Ribeiro Prates Juliana , Camargos Avelino Bruna , Gama Fully Bressan Valéria
Published: March 2023

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between gender diversity in governance structure and its effects on Brazilian companies' ESG disclosure over the last 10 years (2011-2020).
Method: We used a regression model with fixed effects panel data on a sample of 96 companies listed on B3. We used two proxies for diversity: the impact of a critical mass of women (minimum representation - three women) and the percentage of women over the total number of members of each governance structure.
Main findings: female participation in top management positions remains quite low. The results showed that the ESG disclosure of the analyzed entities is not influenced by the gender characteristic of the governance structure members.
Theoretical, practical/social contributions: The specific empirical results per governance body provide new insights linked to the influence of gender in different markets and are relevant for further investigations into this emerging theme.
THE CULTURAL CODE OF THE NATION: CAREFUL REPRODUCTION OF THE PAST AND ASPIRATION TO THE FUTURE
Authors:   National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Babosov Evgeny
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the topical issue of modern society: the preservation of the cultural code of the nation. The author analyzes the state policy aimed at preserving the traditions of the people. The article examines the sequence of steps aimed at resolving the pressing issue facing society in the era of digital technology development, social transformations caused by external and internal challenges of the time. The conclusion is made about the importance of the policy pursued by the state in the person of the President of the Russian Federation, about the need to consolidate the forces of society and the state in solving problems related to the cultural code of the nation.
THE IMAGE OF A POLITICAL LEADER AS A SOCIAL PHENOMENON AND TECHNOLOGIES OF ITS FORMATION
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Melnikov Sergey , Poturaev Dmitry ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: March 2023

This article examines the image of a political leader within the framework of the sociology of communication and the sociology of management. It is proved that this concept can be attributed to social phenomena that extend their influence on many aspects of public life. The authors analyses this phenomenon from the point of view of the use of technologies for its formation, and also investigate the place of the image of a political leader in social reality and the nature of his interactions with public institutions. The relevance of this problem is also considered precisely in the conditions of digitalization and informatization of modern society.
Regional Report: Southeast Asia/China/Pacific
Authors: Nguyen Chat
Published: March 2023

This report covers recent and current developments in the field of transnational criminal law in Southeast Asia, China, and the Pacific.
Computational Comparison of AC and DC Motors to Hydrodynamic Changes in Marine Fishing Vessels
Authors: Correa Yineth Lorena , Muñoz Iván Felipe , Franco Obando Francisco , Bueno Lopez Maximiliano
Published: March 2023

The objective of this article is to make a comparison in a computational environment between an alternating current motor and a direct current motor is made for dynamic variations in the propulsion of an artisanal fishing boat. Initially, the boat was simulated in the Maxsurf software to obtain the dynamic behaviors for pitching, rolling, yawing, and heave motions with wind and wave perturbations for a Pierson Moskowitz spectrum. Subsequently, the motors are selected and in Matlab/Simulink software and a torque behavior required by the vessel to act on the resistance presented in each dynamic motion is proposed. This allows for analyzing the required mechanical and electrical conditions, using the curves obtained in the simulation. Finally, it is concluded that taking into account the criteria of torque, power, speed, and current, the results obtained show that the DC motor is more efficient than the three-phase AC motor for artisanal fishing vessel applications. In addition, the two motors require greater effort to overcome the disturbance related to the rolling motion in the steady-state, while in the transient state the DC motor requires a higher starting torque and the AC motor presents oscillations, which are undesirable disturbances because they produce instability in the electrical system. Additionally, it is important to take into account the energy source that feeds the motors, which can be alternating current or direct current.
Social entrepreneurship in agri-food systems: the case of food hubs
Authors: Avetisyan Tatevik , Ross R. Brent , Wright Wynne
Published: March 2023

Food hubs are nascent organizational innovations in local and regional food systems. Although the number of food hubs in the U.S. has grown over the past decade, their purpose in the food system is still debated. There is a lack of clarity in whether food hubs primarily pursue a social mission, economic value creation, or both simultaneously. To better understand the purpose of food hubs in the food system, this study draws from social entrepreneurship literature and examines the entrepreneurial processes by which food hubs were formed. By employing a comparative case study research method, the study examines four food hubs with different organizational models in the U.S. state of Michigan. The results show that food hubs are social enterprises aimed to simultaneously create social and economic value. Social value proposition, however, can be multifaceted and differs by food hub type. The key differences in food hub models stem from their legal business status, markets they serve, scope and scale of both mobilized resources and economic activities in ‘farm to fork’ supply chains.
Food outlet choice patterns of alternative food system consumers
Authors: Chen Lijun Angelia , House Lisa , Bi Xiang
Published: March 2023

This study aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of food outlet choice patterns of Alternative Food System consumers (local and organic consumers) and evaluate if these patterns differ from that of conventional consumers. We conducted a nationwide online survey collecting data from U.S. food shoppers monthly. The data utilized in this study were collected and compiled from July 2016 to November 2019, resulting in 21,135 observations. We measured choices of eight food outlet formats within four categories (high-end, traditional, broad-assortment, and limited-assortment). Further, we examined the varying effects of demographic and household characteristics on food outlet format choices. We found that relative to conventional consumers, alternative food system consumers, who are local- and/or organic-minded, tend to be diversity-seekers who patronize various formats of food outlets. Among the four food outlet categories, we identified several complementary and substitute relationships. The occurrences and strengths of these relationships vary across consumer segments identified based on their preferences for local and organic food.
Consumer trust in Arctic foods certification
Authors: Yang Yang , Hobbs Jill E. , Natcher David C.
Published: March 2023

Arctic food industries offer promising potential for sustainable economic development; however, no certification system currently exists to assure Arctic origin and unique product qualities. We survey 1,602 Canadian consumers to explore attitudes to sustainability, authenticity, and origin in the context of Arctic foods, and assess their use of sustainability labels and trust in different certifiers. A latent class analysis reveals considerable heterogeneity regarding whom consumers trust to certify Arctic foods. While ‘government’ is the most trustworthy certifier, Arctic region-based and Inuit-owned organizations have strong appeal for certain consumer segments. Policy implications for developing an Arctic regional certification system are discussed.
Desafíos y tendencias para la perdurabilidad de las organizaciones en escenarios de incertidumbre
Authors: Hernández Gil Cristian , Hernández Días Martha Susana , González Castañeda Sugey Johana , Cuadros Gómez Juan Carlos , Oviedo Barreto Juan Carlos , Leiva Ramírez Yeny Astrid , Sánchez Carreño Elizabeth , Narváez Ferrín María Erika , Quilindo Guarín Blanca Julieth , Teresa Valencia María , Vidal Rosero Dora María , Reid García Yarly Cecilia , Padilla González Fredys , Vilardy Naggles Wilfred , Baquero Márquez Vladimir Jhosmell , González Castro Yolanda , García Hoya Obdulio , Manzano Durán Omaira , Silva Calpa Alicia Cristina , Martínez Delgado Diego Germán , Mora Pabón Ricardo , Castellanos Narciso José Ever , Rodríguez Ruiz Nubia , Diaz Roberto Adolfo , Verján Ávila Diana Carolina , Verá Calderón José Alejandro , Velasco Hurtado Dora Silvana , Barreda Ramírez Concepción , Ariza Molina Flor Manuela , Peña Torres Parcival , Marlés Betancourt Claritza , Hernández Castorena Octavio , Navas Amaya Magyohoris Rosa , Mercado Palencia Yolima , Gamero De la Espriella Pedro Juan , Otálvaro María Teresa , García Bustos Ricardo , Artunduaga Carlos Andrés , Castro Cedeño Andrea Paola , Ramírez Guerra Edna Sanly , García Mejía Natalia , Castillo Parra Diana Carolina , Prada Madrid Hunter , Vega Guerrero Juan Camilo , Ospina Diaz Milton Ricardo , Ariza García Engler de Jesús , Narváez Reyes Aura María , Gutiérrez García Andrea
Published: March 2023

Este libro de investigación presenta capítulos que analizan el desarrollo y el fortalecimiento de las organizaciones para hacerse cada vez más competitivas frente a las oportunidades de nuevos modelos de negocios en contextos globales. Entre los temas presentados se abordan soluciones a problemáticas inherentes a la calidad de vida, la productividad, la competitividad y el desarrollo sostenible de las organizaciones, mediante la innovación, el marketing, la formación y el talento humano, entre otros.
Implementation of a novel buck-boost converter based on coupled inductor for renewable energy applications
Authors: Luo Peng , Chen Yongyan , Hong Junzhe , Zhou Lanyi , Jiang Haoyu
Published: March 2023

A coupled inductor based on dual switches buck-boost converter is
proposed in the article, which can be used in renewable energy
applications. Wide conversion ratio can be realized by regulating turns
ratio of the coupled inductor and the duty cycle. The topology has a
quadratic- like voltage gain, and the low voltage stress and current
stress. Combing the passive clamping circuit to recover leakage energy,
the voltage spikes of power switches are suppressed, improving the
efficiency. Moreover, it has the merits of continuous input current and
common ground. To demonstrate the superior performances of the presented
converter, the principle of operation and steady-state analysis are
presented in detail. At last, a 100 W experimental prototype was
designed to verify the correctness of the theoretical analysis, with a
maximum efficiency of 95.7% in step-up mode and 96.8 % in step-down
mode.
Scolopendra polymorpha centipede venom inhibits cell viability and induces proinflammatory cytokines expression in HPV16-transformed epithelial cells
Authors: Alvarado Arturo , Villafuerte Carmen , Morales Victor Hugo Bermúdez
Published: March 2023

In the group of arthropods, several organisms like spiders, scorpions,
bees, wasps and centipedes employ venom as a biological weapon to
capture prey or for self-defense. Many enzymatic proteins, non-enzymatic
proteins, and other non-peptidic components compose the venom of these
animals. Components of centipede venom have shown a great potential as
an antiproliferative and antitumoral agent; with a high affinity to
tumoral cells. In the present study, Scolopendra polymorpha whole venom
was evaluated on the viability of HPV16-transformed epithelial cells
(BMK-16 myc) by MTT assay. Additionally, it was analyzed the gene
expression of pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines to assess the immune
stimulatory effect of whole venom in BMK-16/myc cells by Real-time
RT-PCR. Results indicate that the venom reduced around 50% of cell
viability compared to untreated cells; showing its major effect at the
concentration of 50 and 70 μg/mL. On the other hand, the venom induces a
significant upregulation of expression of IL-1, IFN-γ and IL-10
cytokines (<0.05), and a significant downregulation of the
expression of IL-2 (<0.05). These findings indicate that
Scolopendra polymorpha venom has a cytotoxic and immunomodulatory effect
in tumor cell HPV-16 positives and maybe a good candidate for therapy
for cervical cancer.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Decreased Death Rates: A County-Level Study in Pennsylvania
Authors: Savitz Ryan , Ramunno Maria
Published: March 2023

Introduction:In this paper we examine the relationship
between vaccination against COVID-19 and both the death rate from
COVID-19 and the rate of COVID-19 spread. Our goal is determine if
vaccination is associated with reduced death and/or spread of disease at
the local level.Methods:This analysis was conducted at
the county level in the state of Pennsylvania, United States of America,
with data that were collected during the first half of 2022 from the
state of Pennsylvania’s Covid Dashboard ([COVID-19 Data for
Pennsylvania
(pa.gov)](https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/pages/cases.aspx)
.Results:Given that, during this time
period, the vaccines being used were not geared specifically toward the
common variants at that time, we found no statistically significant
relationship between disease spread and vaccination rate at the county
level. That said, we did find a highly statistically significant
relationship between death rate and vaccination rate (p-value = 0.006).
Specifically, a 1% increase in vaccination rate was found to correspond
to a 0.751% decrease in death rate (95% confidence interval (0.236%,
1.266%)).Conclusions:These results support previous
findings from across the world that Covid vaccination is highly
efficacious in preventing death from the disease. Even during a time
when vaccine design was not optimally matched with the prevailing
strains, vaccination was found to reduce death rate. Hence, improving
global vaccine availability is vitally important, in order to achieve
necessary outcomes.
Overestimated importance of plant-soil feedbacks for Janzen-Connell effects in natural grasslands: Evidence from the field
Authors: Liu Xiangyu , He Dong , Vrieling Klaas , Lommen Suzanne , Gao Chenguang , Bezemer Martijn
Published: March 2023

Negative plant-soil feedbacks can be viewed as Janzen-Connell effects
and influence plant population dynamics in grasslands. However, even
though plant-soil feedbacks are often referred to as a mechanism for
Janzen-Connell effects, for grassland species this is based on pot
experiments and these effects have rarely been examined in the field. We
examined the spatial distribution of a monocarpic perennial Jacobaea
vulgaris to infer whether there is a distance- and/or density dependent
effect and if the pattern is soil-mediated. Replicated plots were
constructed to investigate J. vulgaris populations at two sites.
Rosettes and flowering plants were marked, and their coordinates were
recorded within each plot. For three plots, plants were tracked
repeatedly during a single season to examine temporal distribution
patterns. We then examined distance- and density dependent effects with
spatial point pattern analysis. We also collected soil underneath
flowering plants and 0.5-meter away from each plant. Seed germination,
survival and growth of seedlings were traced in these soils with
bioassays. Further, we measured biomass of J. vulgaris grown in soil
from patches with high densities of J. vulgaris and in soil from outside
of these patches. The density of rosettes was generally lower than
expected from null models at close distances from flowering plants. The
degree of clustering decreased from rosettes to flowering plants
indicating density dependent self-thinning. Both the distance-based
decay in rosette density and life-stage-dependent spacing became
stronger over time in the plots where repeated measures were taken. Seed
germination was higher in soil further away than in soil underneath
flowering plants. However, seedling mortality and biomass did not differ
in soils from different distances, and plants produced similar biomass
in soil from pairwise patches. Our study provides spatial-based evidence
for Janzen-Connell effects of J. vulgaris, and suggests plant-soil
feedbacks play a minor role in mediating Janzen-Connell effects.
DEVELOPING A MODEL SEMANTIC-BASED IMAGE RETRIEVAL BY COMBINING KD-TREE STRUCTURE WITH ONTOLOGY
Authors: Van Thanh The , Le Thanh , Dinh Nguyen Thi
Published: March 2023

The paper proposes an alternative approach to improve the
performance of image retrieval. In this work, a framework for image
retrieval based on machine learning and semantic retrieval is proposed.
In the preprocessing phase, the image is segmented objects by using
Graph-cut, and the feature vectors of objects presented in the image and
their visual relationships are extracted using R-CNN. The feature
vectors, visual relationships, and their symbolic labels are stored in
KD-Tree data structures which can be used to predict the label of
objects and visual relationships later. To facilitate semantic query,
the images use the RDF data model and create an ontology for the
symbolic labels annotated. For each query image, after extracting their
feature vectors, the KD-Tree is used to classify the objects and predict
their relationship. After that, a SPARQL query is built to extract a set
of similar images. The SPARQL query consists of triple statements
describing the objects and their relationship which were previously
predicted. The evaluation of the framework with the MS-COCO dataset and
Flickr showed that the precision achieved scores of 0.9218 and 0.9370
respectively.
Blockchain Technology Application in Security: A Systematic Review
Authors: Moosavi Nazanin , Taherdoost Hamed
Published: March 2023

Blockchain technology is a promising technology that attracts popularity
among researchers. However, it was first introduced with digital
currencies in particular Bitcoin, but nowadays it is also known as one
of the most frequently used techniques for securing networks. This
systematic review research identifies studies that use blockchain for
their security challenges. In addition, different fields in blockchain
usage, blockchain categorization type, consensus mechanism, smart
contract usage, and integration with other software-based algorithm is
also investigated. Our results maintain that the internet of things
(IoT) is the main field that blockchain is used to provide security.
Mutagenesis system by fusing cytidine deaminase with T7 promoter in yeast
Authors: Huang Zi-rui , Li Bing-Zhi , Chen Xiang-rong , Liu Dan-feng , Cui You-zhi , Yuan Yingjin
Published: March 2023

The occurrence of random mutations can increase the diversity of the
genome and promote the evolutionary process of organisms. High
efficiency mutagenesis techniques significantly accelerate the
evolutionary process. In this work, we describe a targeted in vivo
mutagenesis system to significantly increase mutation frequency and
generate mutations across all four nucleotides. We constructed different
DNA-modifying enzyme-PmCDA1-T7 RNA polymerase fusion proteins, achieved
targeted mutagenesis by flanking the target gene with T7 promoters, and
tuned the mutation spectra by introducing different DNA-modifying
enzymes. With the mutagenesis fusion proteins, the mutation frequency of
the target gene could reach 5.13x10-3, and the proportion of non-C→T
mutations is 10~11-fold higher than the cytidine-based
evolutionary tools. We also demonstrated that our mutagenesis tools
could be used to evolve the essential enzyme in the β-carotene
biosynthesis process and generate mutations with different types.
Non-invasive monitoring of cardiac contractility and sympathetic drive: Trans-Radial Electrical Bioimpedance Velocimetry (TREV)
Authors: Stump Alexandra , Gregory Caitlin , Babenko Viktoriya , Rizor Elizabeth , Bullock Tom , Macy Alan , Giesbrecht Barry , Grafton Scott , Dundon Neil M.
Published: March 2023

We describe methods and software resources for a bioimpedance
measurement technique, “trans-radial electrical bioimpedance
velocimetry” that allows for the non-invasive monitoring of relative
cardiac contractility and stroke volume, proxies of sympathetic cardiac
tone. In addition to describing the general recording methodology, which
requires impedance measurements of the forearm, we provide open source
Jupyter based software (operable on most computers) for deriving cardiac
contractility from the impedance measurements. We demonstrate the
ability of this bioimpedance measurement for tracking event related
contractility in a maximal grip force production task. Critically, the
results demonstrate both a reactive increase in cardiosympathetic drive
with force production as well as a learned increase in drive prior to
grip onset, consistent with allostatic autonomic regulation. The method
and software should be of broad utility for investigations of event
related cardio-sympathetic regulation in psychophysical studies.
Exploring acceptance on benefit of solar farm implementation in Malaysia
Authors: MOHAMMAD Shahrul Nizam , MOHAMED YUSOF Mohamed Khatif Tawaf , MOHD PUAAD Muhammad Bazli Faliq , ZAKARIA Rozana , BAKI Amin
Published: March 2023

Exploring acceptance on benefits of solar farm implementation in Malaysia. Implementation of solar farms to generate electricity is still low in Malaysia, where only 1%, or 227.5 MW of the total installed electrical capacity in Malaysia was produced from solar PV installations in 2016. Renewable energies, e.g. solar energy, have been adopted in many countries to generate electricity as a response to global environment issues. The aim of this study is to determine financial opportunities and benefits of solar farm implementation towards the society and the environment. Data were acquired through a literature review and questionnaire survey that was conducted among the respondents that are directly involved in the solar energy. Long-term financial savings constitute the most identified financial opportunities for the implementation of solar farms in generating clean electricity. Implementation of solar farms will encourage more businesses related to solar energy to be established in the country and will lead to new business opportunities. Solar farms are far better than conventional fossil fuel power plants in terms of the environmental effect and also reduce the health effects on the society during the electric generating process.
A normal distribution on time scales with application
Authors: Aksoy Ümit , Cuchta Tom , Georgiev Svetlin , Okur Yeliz
Published: March 2023

We introduce a new normal distribution on time scales. Based on this
generalized normal distribution, a Brownian motion is introduced and its
quadratic variation is derived.
An algorithm for bi-objective integer linear programming problem
Authors: Prerna P , Sharma Vikas
Published: March 2023

In the present paper a bi-objective integer linear programming problem (BILP)
is discussed. The main effort in this work is to effectively implement the
?-constraint method to produce a complete set of non dominated points. The
convergence of the algorithm has been established theoretically. Further a
comparative study to some existing algorithm has also been made.
Nzema Idiomatic Expressions as Indirection Strategy: A Politeness Theoretical Perspective
Authors: Nyame John , Adomako Kwasi , Yakub Mohammed , Ibrahim Rahinatu Taiba , Wiafe-Akenten Esther Nana Anima
Published: March 2023

The paper explores Nzema idiomatic expressions used as indirection strategy. Figurative devices such as proverbs and euphemisms have received quite an appreciable amount of study in connection with verbal indirection in Nzema. Little or no attention however has been given to idioms, particularly as indirection devices in the language. This paper therefore focuses on idioms which incorporate body parts such as head/brain, eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, hands, legs, heart/chest, stomach and body/skin that are used to avoid any straightforward language that seeks to undermine and threaten the face of an addressee. Data were gathered from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data comprise recordings of traditional ceremonies such as marriage contraction and arbitration, where the use of idioms as indirect expressions was pervasive. Authors’ native speaker intuition was also brought to bear on the analysis of data. Interviews with competent indigenous speakers of Nzema were conducted for useful information and clarification on the data gathered. The secondary data were sourced from two Nzema literary texts. The paper finds that, these culturally constructed body parts related idioms are deliberately employed as both face saving and as politeness devices in the language.
Spatializing Narrative: Postcolonial Spaces of Oswald Andrew Bushnell’s Ka’a’awa
Authors: Indriyanto Kristiawan
Published: March 2023

This study explores the representation of space in O.A Bushnell’s Ka’awa in which the seemingly contradictory spatial scene of the urban, the rural, the picturesque and the macabre delineates the complexity of postcolonial spaces. Ka’a’awa foregrounds the journey of Hiram Nihoa through his travel all around O’ahu in the 1850’s. Nihoa’s first-person account provides a vivid avenue for the readers through textual cues delineating spaces as they mentally mapped the slowly unfolding and unfamiliar spaces as his narration progresses. This study is the intersection between environmental/eco-criticism and geo-criticism which focuses on the complexities between spatial referents and their real-world referents as is stated by Tally Jr and Prieto, especially the postcolonial contexts of Hawai’i-West interaction during the second half of the 19th century. The finding posits how the readers familiarize themselves with the picturesque landscape of O’ahu through Nihoa’s evocative narration and how the spatial scene later resurfaces as space connotes death and diseases due to epidemic which defamiliarizes readers from prior spatiality. The spatial scene narrating scene of disease, despair and death highlights the discursive and material condition of Hawai’i as a postcolonial space. Space in Ka’a’awa alludes both toward the referential condition of 1850’s Hawai’i and symbolically represents the decline of the Hawai’ian natives.
The EFL Teachers’ Self-perceptions of Professional Teacher Identity in Turkey
Authors: KİMSESİZ Fatma
Published: March 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the professional identity of EFL teachers through metaphor and emoji elicitations.

Methodology: 40 teachers teaching EFL at different education institutions throughout Turkey voluntarily participated in the study. As the core point of the investigation, teachers were asked to frame their professional identity with representative metaphors besides explaining the main reason for selecting the related metaphor to represent their teacher identity and to type top four emoji that stand for their emotion and identity as an EFL teacher. Content analysis and descriptive analysis were employed for the analyses of the data.

Findings: According to the analysis, the metaphors were distributed to 8 distinct categories. As indicated by the findings related to the groups of metaphors, the labels appeared as ‘a new identity’, ‘challenger’, ‘craftsperson’, ‘inspirer’, ‘nurturer’, ‘problem solver’, ‘traveller’ and ‘vitality’. Moreover, the most frequently typed top 4 emoji that participants associated with their professional identity commonly appeared to be positive illustrations that symbolize professional satisfaction with smiling face icons.

Conclusion: The conclusive evidence of the study suggested important implications for how these teachers regard themselves as professionals.
Bekiroğlu, H. ve Tuğrul, T. (2021). İlahiyat araştırmalarında veri taraması: Veri tabanları - kütüphaneler - atıf dizinleri (A. Demir, Ed.). Oku Okut Yayınları. 2021. ISBN: 978-605-74416-9-0
Authors: DALKIRAN Ömer
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada Harun Bekiroğlu ve Talip Tuğrul tarafından kaleme alınan “İlahiyat Araştırmalarında Veri Taraması: Veri Tabanları - Kütüphaneler - Atıf Dizinleri” başlıklı eserin tanıtımı ve incelemesi yapılmıştır.
De la cátedra de San Pedro a la puerta del Príncipe
Authors: Sánchez López Juan Antonio
Published: March 2023

Francesco (Ascanio) Caracciolo (1563-1608) es una figura clave del oratorianismo italiano de la Reforma católica. Al curarse de la lepra en su juventud estando en el ejército, se orientó hacia la vida religiosa fundando en Nápoles la congregación de los Clérigos Regulares Menores junto a Giovanni Agostino Adorno y Fabrizio Caracciolo. Su intención era formar sacerdotes ejemplares y activos que viviesen en comunidad y prestasen servicio social mediante la predicación y la asistencia. Provisto de un espíritu apasionado y caritativo, Caracciolo fue beatificado por Clemente XIV el 10 de septiembre de 1769. La Imago del flamante beato, pintada por Domenico de Angelis, es un notable exponente de los quadri di canonizzazione empleados en los aparatos efímeros para la santificación de los ‘atlantes de la fe’ católicos, entre los siglos XVI y XIX. Abordamos esta problemática junto al análisis estilístico-formal, estudio iconográfico y contextualización del lienzo referido, clarificando su procedencia, autoría e identificación. Nadie habría podido sospechar aquel día que el lienzo descubierto en la cátedra de san Pedro para presentarlo al mundo como el más flamante de los bienaventurados de la Iglesia católica acabaría en la iglesia malagueña de la Orden que fundara y, definitivamente, en la seo de esta ciudad.
Lo fantástico en Maya Deren
Authors: Cuéllar Alejandro Carlos
Published: March 2023

El cine fantástico norteamericano de la década de 1930 tuvo dos alternativas en la siguiente situándose, una de ellas, dentro de los parámetros clásicos que encontraron un nuevo camino en la propuesta de Val Lewton para la RKO. La otra vía alternativa, en cambio, nació en el seno del cine de vanguardia estadounidense gracias a la obra de Maya Deren. Cineasta, etnógrafa, bailarina, poetisa y fotógrafa, sus logros y legado han inspirado a numerosos artistas y cineastas en los últimos setenta años. El presente texto explora el cine independiente de Maya Deren, analizando sus cortometrajes Meshes of the Afternoon (1943), At Land (1944) y Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946), para exponer cómo el surrealismo –las películas de Luis Buñuel y Jean Cocteau, principalmente– y el ocultismo –su experiencia como ayudante de William Seabrook y su interés por la magia, la cábala y el vudú– le ayudaron a abrir un nuevo camino en el cine fantástico, de terror y de horror. La sensibilidad de Deren hacia los problemas de la mujer y su amor hacia la danza le hicieron filmar tres películas donde se plantean tres fases distintas del viaje iniciático femenino a un plano superior. Debe señalarse que Meshes of the Afternoon fue realizada en estrecha colaboración con su entonces marido, el cineasta y fotógrafo checo Alexander Hammid.
Uropodella (Acari: Mesostigmata: Sejidae), mites unchanged from Eocene past to Holocene present
Authors: Lindquist Evert E. , Vorontsov Dmitry D.
Published: March 2023

The first record is presented of the sejoid genus Uropodella (family Uropodellidae, suborder Sejida) from Baltic amber, based on a well-preserved adult male. Morphologically, the specimen is as modern in structure as adults of the six known extant species of Uropodella. The diagnosis of the fossil in distinction to the extant species justifies naming it as a new species. This record traces the genus back to the Eocene, representing the oldest validated age for a mesostigmatan genus. A key to species of the genus Uropodella is given.
Waste as substrates for agricultural biogas plants: A case study from Poland
Authors: Czekała Wojciech , Pulka Jakub , Jasiński Tomasz , Szewczyk Piotr , Bojarski Wiktor , Jasiński Jan
Published: March 2023

Energy production from renewable sources is one of the main ways to fight against global warming. Anaerobic digestion process can be used to produce biogas containing methane. In the light of the growing demand for substrates, a variety of raw materials are required. These substrates should be suitable for anaerobic digestion, and processing them need to provide the desired amount of energy. This paper aims to discuss the agricultural biogas market in Poland, its current state, and the possibility of development during energy transformation, in particular in terms of using waste as a substrate for energy production. In February 2022, there were 130 agricultural biogas plants registered in Poland. On the other hand, in 2020, 4,409,054.898 Mg of raw materials were used to produce agricultural biogas in Poland. Among all the substrates used, waste played a special role. With the right amount of raw materials and proper management of a biogas plant, it is possible to produce electricity and provide stable and predictable heat supply. Bearing in mind the development of the Polish and European biogas markets, attention should be paid to ensure access to raw materials from which chemical energy in the form of biogas can be generated. Due to limited access to farmland and the increasing demand for food production, one should expect that waste will be increasingly often used for biogas production, especially that with high energy potential, such as waste related to animal production and the meat industry.
A One Health perspective on comparative cannabidiol and cannabidiolic acid pharmacokinetics and biotransformation in humans and domestic animals
Authors: Schwark Wayne S. , Wakshlag Joseph J.
Published: March 2023

The goal of pharmacokinetic (PK) studies is to provide a basis for appropriate dosing regimens with novel therapeutic agents. With a knowledge of the desired serum concentration for optimum pharmacological effect, the amount and rate of drug administration can be tailored to maintain that concentration based on the 24-hour PK modeling (eg, every 24 hours, every 12 hours) to achieve therapeutic ranges. This dosing and PK information are tailored to maintain that concentration. Typically, these optimum serum concentrations pertain across species. Single-dose PK modeling provides fundamental parameters to suggest dosing regimes. Multiple-dose PK studies provide information on steady-state serum levels to assure that desired therapeutic levels are maintained during chronic administration. Clinical trials using dosing suggested by these PK determinations provide proof that the compound is producing the desired therapeutic effect. A number of PK studies with cannabinoids in humans and domestic animals have been conducted with the goal of determining appropriate clinical use with these plant-derived products. The following review will focus on the PK of cannabidiol (CBD) and the lesser-known precursor of CBD, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA). Although Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has profound pharmacological effects and may be present at variable and potentially violative concentrations in hemp products, PK studies with THC will not be a major consideration. Because, in domestic animals, hemp-CBD products are usually administered orally, that route will be a focus. When available, PK results with CBD administered by other routes will be summarized. In addition, the metabolism of CBD across species appears to be different in carnivorous species compared with omnivorous/herbivorous species (including humans) based on current information, and the preliminary information related to this will be explained with the therapeutic implication being addressed in Currents in One Health by Ukai et al, JAVMA, May 2023.
Details Regarding the Medical Treatment of Children with Clostridium Difficile Infection - Clinical Case
Authors: Sava Cristina , Diaconu Simona , Cambrea Simona Claudia
Published: March 2023

The diarrheal disease produced by Clostridium difficile has a clinical picture that can vary from mild forms to life-threatening forms with a high risk of recurrence.

The classic clinical picture described at that time was post-antibiotic, nosocomial diarrhea, which especially affects the elderly.

It is the case of a male child of 5 years and 10 months, who presented himself in the morning with vomiting, diarrheal stools and flatulence. He underwent antibiotic treatment for 5 days for acute erythematous angina. From a biological point of view, the blood count is within normal limits, minimal inflammatory tests, examination of coproculture is normal.

Clostridium Difficile infection or viral infection with Rotavirus, Norovirus or Adenovirus is suspected. A digestive multiplex panel is performed with a positive Clostridium difficile test and positive rotavirus, norovirus and adenovirus antigens. The treatment instituted was antibiotic, hydroelectrolytic balance, simpatomatic, accompanied by a hygienic-dietary regimen, with a favorable evolution.

Acute gastroenteritis with Clostridium difficile is a disease with severe complications in children. Its typical nosocomial character begins to be less and less specific, with the increase in the rate of community infections, which should make clinicians aware and make them more responsible in terms of recommending antibiotic therapy in outpatient settings.
Gender Asymmetry of Visegrád Group Languages as Reflected by Word Embeddings
Authors: Garabík Radovan , Wachtarczyková Jana
Published: March 2023

Today, word embeddings have become a standard method in natural language processing, largely due to the availability of large language corpora. The models effectively reflect the semantic relationships between words without any additional linguistic input. Recently, more emphasis has been placed on interpreting the seemingly discriminatory results of some queries, with the goal of de-biasing language models.

However, if we consider the vector space to be a reasonably valid model of a linguistic semantic space, does not the asymmetry and subsequent discrimination in word embeddings reflect the (average) discriminatory tendencies inherent in the language? This article explores word embedding models for the Visegrád group languages and we apply basic vector arithmetic to demonstrate the basic language asymmetry present in the models.

It is well known that in English models, vector transfers result in eerily accurate predictions when swapping genders (the famous king – man + woman = queen), but these transfers also result in rather uncomplimentary roles for certain occupations (doctor – man + woman = nurse, or computer programmer – man + woman = homemaker). The article explores similar transfers in models of V4 languages – Slovak, Czech, Polish, and Hungarian. With Hungarian gender neutrality, Polish strong generic masculine, and close parallels between Slovak and Czech, we hope to uncover interesting similarities and differences in gender asymmetry in these languages, based on real language data.
Detection of Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Anaplasma ovis in Ornithodoros lahorensis from southern Xinjiang, China
Authors: Li Siang , Zhang Liu , Zhou Peng , Li Zheng , Song Haonan , Song Yaping , Li Chuan , Xiangzheng Wanqi , Wu Junyuan
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Ticks are blood-sucking arthropods that have negative economic impacts and can spread a variety of diseases through their bites. There are few reports on soft ticks (Acari: Argasidae) and tick-borne pathogens in southern Xinjiang, China. This investigation supplements the available information for this region and is concerned with an argasid tick, apicomplexan parasites of the Babesia and Theileria genera and a bacterium of the Anaplasma genus.

Material and Methods

In this study, 330 soft ticks were collected from nine sampling sites in southern Xinjiang between 2020 and 2021. The ticks were identified according to their morphological characteristics and confirmed as Ornithodoros lahorensis using mitochondrial 16S rDNA sequences. Babesia and Theileria were identified at the species level based on two fragments of the 18S rRNA gene, and one set of primers targeting the 16S rRNA gene was used to identify the Anaplasma genus.

Results

Among the 330 samples, one Babesia species (Babesia sp.), two Theileria species (T. ovis and T. annulata), and one Anaplasma (A. ovis) species were detected.

Conclusion

This study provides fundamental evidence for the occurrence of Babesia, Theileria and Anaplasma spp. in soft ticks. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the detection of Babesia sp. and T. annulata in O. lahorensis. Therefore, the potential threat of soft ticks to livestock and humans should not be ignored.
Analysis of the effect of polymorphisms within the CATHL7 gene on dairy performance parameters
Authors: Hiller Sonia , Kowalewska Inga , Czerniawska-Piątkowska Ewa , Banaszewska Dorota
Published: March 2023

Introduction

Antimicrobial peptides, including cathelicidins, play a significant role in farm animals, influencing animal welfare, immunity, and thus the quality of animal products.

Material and Methods

The study used amplification-created restriction site and PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism to analyse single nucleotide polymorphisms of the CATHL7 gene encoding the BMAP-34 protein in cattle, at positions 2,383 G > C and 2,468 G > C. The material was collected from 279 Polish Black-and-White Holstein-Friesian dairy cows.

Results

There were statistically significant differences between milk performance parameters in cows with the CATHL7/HhaI and CATHL7/HinfI genotypes. In the case of the CATHL7/HhaI polymorphism, the highest milk yield and protein and lactose content and the lowest somatic cell count in milk were observed for the CC genotype, while the fat content was the highest in milk from cows with the GG genotype. In the case of the CATHL7/HinfI polymorphism, the highest protein and lactose content in milk was observed for the CC genotype.

Conclusion

The results were statistically significant, which suggests that the search for relationships can be continued, and that the results can be used to improve selection programmes supporting dairy farming.
PERAN PRODUK MANAGER DALAM PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI SI CANTIK
Authors: Serikandi Novinda Serikandi , Muqaffa Ainaya Nazilatul Fathinia , Ghivary Revindra Al
Published: March 2023

Si Cantik merupakan singkatan dari Aplikasi Layanan Perizinan Terpadu untuk Publik berupa sitem cloud yang dapat digunakan oleh instansi pemerintahan secara gratis. Sicantik sendiri merupakan aplikasi berbasis web yang terintegrasi dengan online single submission (OSS) untuk perizinan dan non perizinan yang dilakukan oleh Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (PTSP) pemerintah baik di pusat maupun daerah. Aplikasi ini dikembangkan guna memfasilitasi layanan perizinan yang transparan, efektif dan efisien. Produk manager atau manajemen produk adalah suatu fungsi strategis dalam organisasi perusahaan yang berurusan langsung dengan hal-hal terkait pengembangan produk, pembenahan bisnis, peluncuran produk, hingga menentukan strategi pemasaran suatu produk di perusahaan. Produk mananger berkaitan dengan pengembangan produk. Maka dari itu produk manager diperlukan untuk pengembangkan aplikasi Si Cantik. Jenis dari penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, serta Teknik pengumpulan data dengan studi kepustakaan atau literatur. Si Cantik dirancang untuk menangani proses perizinan dan non perizinan, mulai dari tahap permohonan sampai dengan penertbitan dokumen, dan pembuatan laporan eksekutif yang terintegrasi. Peran produk manager akan membantu dalam pengembangkan aplikasi Si Cantik. Produk manager akan menggunakan 12 tools dalam mempermudah tugasnya. 12 tools ini akan digunakan untuk pengembangan aplikasi Si Cantik dan juga menambahkan fitur yang nantinya akan memberi kemudahan dan kenyamanan pelayanan bagi masyarakat. Kata kunci: pengembangan; produk manager; si cantik
Erektil disfonksiyon şikâyeti ile başvurup eşlik eden prematür ejakulasyonu olan heteroseksüel hastalarda günlük tadalafil ve sertralin kombinasyon tedavisinin etkinliği ve güvenilirliği
Authors: Ertaş Kemal , Akkurt Abdullah , Sertkaya Zülfü
Published: March 2023

Efficacy and safety of daily tadalafil and sertraline combination therapy in heterosexual patients presenting with erectile dysfunction and concomitant premature ejaculation OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of daily tadalafil 5 mg and sertraline 50 mg treatment in 3-month follow-up in patients presenting with erectile dysfunction (ED) complaints and accompanying premature ejaculation (PE) symptoms. MATERIAL and METHODS: This prospective, observational single-arm study was conducted between March and September 2021 among patients suffering from ED and concomitant Lifetime/acquired PE. The Turkish validity of the International Erectile Function-Erectile Function Index (IIEF-EF) was used for the diagnosis of ED in the patients. The patients filled the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) questionnaire for the diagnosis of PE. Additionally, the Premature Ejaculation Profile (PEP) score was filled. A detailed medical history was taken from all patients and a complete physical examination was performed. After a fourweek follow-up period, patients were given 5 mg tadalafil and sertraline 50 mg tablets daily. The IELT durations of the patients were recorded after 12 weeks of treatment. Premature ejaculation profile and IIEF-EF questionnaires administered to the patients at the beginning were filled again. In addition, the Global Impression of Change (GIC) questionnaire was applied in terms of treatment satisfaction. RESULTS: A total of 71 patients were included in the study. Sixty-three patients completed the study (88.73%). As a result of 3-month daily tadalafil 5 mg + sertraline 50 mg combination therapy, the geometric mean IELT, PEP index scores and subgroup scores of the patients improved and a statistically significant increase in the IIEF-EF scores (p<0.001). In addition, considering the GIC questionnaire, 81.69% (58/71) of the patients stated that they were satisfied with the treatment. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, daily administration of tadalafil and sertraline provides an effective and reliable objective and subjective improvement in the management of patients with ED and accompanying PE. Keywords: premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, sertraline, tadalafil, IELT
Sünnet uygulanan çocuklarda dorsal slit yöntemi sonuçlarımız
Authors: Yalçın Kenan
Published: March 2023

Our results of dorsal slit method in children applied with circumcision OBJECTIVE: Circumcision, one of the oldest known surgical procedures in the history of humanity, is still being applied in many different techniques over the centuries in connection with its increased knowledge. In this retrospective study, we aimed to discuss the results of the Dorsal Slit method. MATERIAL and METHODS: Between June 2011 and July 2022, 5122 cases who were circumcised using the dorsal slit technique were reviewed retrospectively. Of the cases the mean age, duration of surgery and surgical intervention results were evaluated. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients included in the study was 4.82±3.18 years. The mean procedure time was calculated as 11.74±2.04 minutes. Complications were observed in 20 (0.39%) patients due to anesthesia and 39 (0.78%) patients due to surgical intervention. No complications that could cause mortality or morbidity were encountered. No patient underwent a second surgical intervention due to complications. CONCLUSION: In children who underwent circumcision, the Dorsal slit method is a successful surgical procedure with low complication rates. Keywords: dorsal slit method, circumcision, child