bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chile 2010: la desafección política y su impacto en la participación política convencional y no convencional
Authors: Disi Pavlic Rodolfo , Mardones Arévalo Roberto
Published: July 2024

The decrease of political participation in Chile since the early 90s lead to a discussion about political disaffection in the beginning of the new century. To what extent does political disaffection affect the decrease in political participation? Previous studies on this subject have been theoretical and descriptive and have only linked disaffection to the electoral participation. This study argues that higher levels of political disaffection are associated to less conventional and unconventional political participation. To demonstrate this the Auditoría a la Democracia (2010) survey is used to perform statistical analyzes of political disaffection on different types of political behavior. Results show that political disaffection is a compound and internally coherent concept, consisting of attitudes of distrust towards political actors and institutions, no interest in politics, internal and external inefficacy, and democracy dissatisfaction. Regression analyses, using participation rates as a dependent variable, also conclude that disaffection has a negative effect on both dimensions of political participation.
El aprendizaje de la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas de los ayuntamientos españoles
Authors: Fernández-Gómez Erika , Segado-Boj Francisco , Díaz-Campo Jesús , Manfredi-Sánchez Juan Luis
Published: July 2024

This article studies the instrumental development of transparency in the Spanish municipalities’ websites between 2011-2017, under two different regulations on transparency and good governance. The research method consists of the study of 41 indicators, later expanded to 52 to adjust it to the reform of the legislation on transparency and access to public information, approved in 2013. The general objective is the investigation of the resources, the traits and the practices of public communication that the municipalities carry out through the web. The particular goal is the identification of these resources on the websites, as well as the possible structural and message deficiencies. The indicators are published and updated in successive waves into the Map Infoparticip@ platform (http://www.mapainfoparticipa.com). The research work has a universe of 2,930 municipalities, although the sample used for this article is reduced to 400 cities that have more than 20,001 registered inhabitants. This sample allows a qualitative analysis that include what variations have been observed, what type of treatment is offered or what citizen services have appeared in the period. The result of this paper announces that the regulation on transparency, access to public information and good governance does not ensure better results in the publication of information on municipal websites. The indicators analyzed offer worse results, regardless the size of the municipality or the change in ownership and political orientation of the mayor's office
It advocates, on the other hand, for a culture of broader transparency that involves civil society and encourages citizen participation. The legal approach to transparency issues reduces its positive effect on the public management of municipalities.
एडविनाच्या साहित्यांत विग्यान आनी तत्वग्यान
Authors: Gonsalves Kishore
Published: July 2024

आपल्या निरंतर अध्ययनाच्या तानेन आनी खळमीत नातल्ल्या वाचपान, नव्या संगतिंक पटलून धर्च्या उग्तेपणांत, कोंकणेंत दूसऱ्यांनी चिंतुंक सयत नातल्ल्या विषयांचेर काणियो, कादंबरी बरयिल्लो एडवीन जे.एफ. डिसोज स्वताच्या जिणयेंतल्यान आनी भंवतणिंच्या संसाराक सूक्षीम नदरेन पळेवन कथानकांक पिंत्रांवचो कलाकार. आपणें बरयजे जाल्ल्या विषयाचेर गूंड अध्ययन कर्न साहित्य रसच्या ताणें आपल्या साहित्यांत तात्वग्यानीक सवालांक कोंकणी सामाजीक संदरभांक मिसळून, वाचप्यांनी तांच्या स्वताच्या अस्थित्वा कळवळ्यांक फूड कर्न तांकां तांचिंच स्वताचीं सोदनां करच्या प्रक्रियेंक वोवळीग दिंवचे, मनशा अनभोगांच्या सारवत्रीक संघशऱ्यांचें रुपां दाकंवचे आर्शे कशे वापारले. एडविनाच्या कादंबरिंनी विग्यान आनी तत्वग्यान काळाच्या गरजे तेकीद एक वांटो जावन आयला म्हळ्ळें ह्या लेखनाचें धोरण.
Research on Consumption Characteristics and Marketing Strategy of Micro-short Drama from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory
Authors: Mingjiao Sun Mingjiao Sun ,   Northeast Asian Arts and Cultural Management Association
Published: July 2024

Purpose - With the integration of science, technology, and culture, micro-dramas have emerged as a new driving force in advancing China’s short video industry. The purpose of this study is to deeply understand and analyze the characteristics of consumer consumption behavior to provide a theoretical perspective for the marketing strategy of microdrama.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Based on the internal motivation of consumers and the characteristics of the micro-drama industry, a comprehensive analysis framework is constructed based on the three core dimensions of “autonomy, ability and belonging” in the self-determination theory (SDT). Through literature review, case analysis, and other methods, the consumption characteristics of micro-dramas are systematically examined. Subsequently, targeted marketing strategies are proposed accordingly.
Findings - The study shows that consumers show diversified motives and demands in the consumption of short dramas, among which the pursuit of autonomy, the sense of ability and the construction of belonging become the key factors affecting consumers’ decision-making. Based on these findings, this study further refines the consumption characteristics of microdramas and reveals the intrinsic link between them and marketing strategies.
Research Implications - This study enriches the theoretical research in the field of drama marketing. Through indepth understanding of the consumption characteristics of consumers, enterprises can more accurately locate the target market and formulate more effective marketing strategies, so as to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the drama industry.
“FERRAKON” BFQ TARKIBIDAGI GLISIRRIZIN KISLOTASI VA FLAVONOIDLAR MIQDORINI SPEKTROFOTOMETRIK ANIQLASH
Authors: I.R. Asqarov , Y.T. Isaev , S.A. Rustamov , D.U. Egamberdiyev
Published: July 2024

Ushbu tadqiqot ishida mahalliy ishlab chiqaruvchilar tomonidan ishlab chiqilgan tarkibida shirinmiy ildiz ekstrakti saqlovchi “FERRAKON” biologic faol qo`simcha (BFQ) tarkibidagi asosiy ta’sir etuvchi modda – glitsirrizin kislotasi hamda flavonoidlar yig`indisi miqdorini spektrofotometrik usulda aniqlash bo`yicha olib borilgan tajribalar natijalari keltirilgan. BFQ tarkibida glitsirrizin kislotasining miqdori 3.78%, flavonoidlar yig`ndisining miqdori 9,97% ga yetishi aniqlandi.

В данной исследовательской работе спектрофотометрическим методом определено основное действующее вещество - глицирризиновая кислота и флавоноиды в биологически активной добавке (БФХ) «ФЕРРАКОН», содержащей экстракт корня солодки, разработанной отечественными производителями. Установлено, что количество глицирризиновой кислоты в БФХ составляет 3,78%, а количество флавоноидов – 9,97%.

In this research work, the main active substance - glycyrrhizic acid and flavonoids in the "FERRAKON" biologically active supplement (BFQ) containing licorice root extract, developed by local manufacturers, was determined by spectrophotometric method. The results of the experiments are presented. It was found that the amount of glycyrrhizic acid in BFQ is 3.78%, and the amount of flavonoids is 9.97%.
Overview of Biomass Hydrothermal Techniques for Carbon Quantum Dots Synthesis: Mini Review
Authors: Salim La Ode Agus , Irwan Irwan
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of various biomass hydrothermal techniques used in the synthesis of carbon quantum dots (CQDs), as well as to identify recent developments in this field. Careful literature search methods were employed to gather information related to biomass hydrothermal techniques and CQD synthesis, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to select articles that align with the research focus. Data analysis approaches were used to organize and present relevant information. The main findings of this review encompass a range of hydrothermal techniques used in CQD synthesis, including diverse biomass feedstocks and process parameters influencing the final outcomes. Furthermore, the review also reveals recent advancements in CQD applications, such as in photocatalysis, biomedicine, and optoelectronics. The findings of this review have significant implications for further development in CQD synthesis using biomass hydrothermal techniques, with the potential application of this technology in various high-tech fields, including renewable energy, biomedicine, and sensing. Overall, this review provides an in-depth understanding of recent advancements in biomass hydrothermal techniques for CQD synthesis, highlighting the substantial potential of this research in supporting innovation across various application domains.
Analysis of Marketing Strategies For Health Services in The National Health Insurance Era in Hospital Muhammadiyah Bandung
Authors: Sahya Muspita  , Ai Susi Susanti
Published: July 2024

The National Health Insurance (JKN) has brought significant changes to the healthcare industry. The programme provides financial protection to Indonesians to meet their basic health needs. In the JKN era, hospitals are also faced with challenges and intense competition, so they need to improve service quality and implement effective marketing strategies. The purpose of this study is to analyse the application of the marketing mix in the marketing strategy implementation process as well as the selected marketing strategy in the JKN era at Muhammadiyah Bandung Hospital. This study used a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach, which involved interviews with the head of the marketing unit and the hospital's marketing executive staff. The results showed that well-targeted marketing strategies can strengthen the hospital's image, increase visibility and public awareness of the hospital's healthcare offerings, thus helping to reach more potential patients, and improve patient satisfaction. The implications of this study emphasise the important role of effective marketing strategies in improving healthcare services at Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Bandung in the era of the National Health Insurance (JKN).
Literature Review : Tantangan dan Tren Terkini dalam Manajemen Rumah Sakit
Authors: Dwi Yanti Suci , Mayansara Andika , Liadin Nur Aziza , Oktafiani Venia
Published: July 2024

Rumah sakit adalah institusi pelayanan kesehatan  yang menyelenggarakan pelayanan kesehatan perorangan secara paripurna yang menyediakan pelayanan rawat inap, rawat jalan, dan gawat darurat. manajemen mutu adalah ketiga hal yang memiliki kaitan atau hubungan satu sama lain. Rumah sakit memiliki manajemen mutu yang harus diterapkan dan hal tersebut merupakan sesuatu yang dapat mempengaruhi kepuasan pasien, kualitas pelayanan, dsb. Tantangan adalah hal atau objek yang menggugah tekad untuk meningkatkan kemampuan untuk mengatasi masalah. Dan Trend adalah arah atau perubahan yang terjadi dalam periode tertentu. Trend, tantangan, dan manajemen saling memiliki keterkaitan yang erat dalam konteks rumah sakit, dalam kontrks rumah sakit, manajemen mutu dapat membantu rumah sakit menghadapi tantangan dan memanfaatkan trend untuk meningkatkan pelayanan bersama dan efisien operasional. Metode dan material : Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Sumber yang digunakan adalah Google sholar dengan kata kunci pencarian " Tantangan Dan Trend Terkini Dalam Manajemen Mutu Rumah Sakit". Hasil penelitian : penelitian ini adalah terdapat kesesuaian faktor human, faktor organization, dan faktor technology dalam menghasilkan manfaat (net benefit) RSUD Pariaman. Hal ini dikarenakan faktor human, faktor organization, dan faktor technology sudah saling mendukung.
Edukasi Tentang Pengaruh Stunting Terhadap Erupsi Gigi Sulung Awal untuk Anak Batita di Desa Rejosari, Kecamatan Bantur – Malang
Authors: Soepriyadi Kurnia Ramadani , Wulandari Eisty
Published: July 2024

Bentuk malnutrisi yang diketahui secara luas adalah stunting, yang ditandai dengan berkurangnya pertumbuhan fisik secara linier. Salah satu manifestasi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan dari efek stunting adalah keterlambatan perubahan waktu erupsi gigi sulung pertama (first tooth eruption). Penelitian lebih difokuskan untuk mengetahui community assessment tentang hubungan antara status stunting nutrisi dan erupsi gigi sulung pada anak batita, dengan lokasi sampel dari Desa Rejosari, wilayah Kecamatan Bantur, Kabupaten Malang, Provinsi Jawa Timur pada Juni 2019. Identifikasi dan pengkelompokan masalah dilakukan dengan metode USG (Urgency, Seriousness, Growth), yang mana data sekunder berupa 161 data anak dengan 14 anak dikatagorikan sebagai batita telah dilakukan pemeriksaan pada bulan Juni tahun 2019. Batita stunting berjumlah satu sampel, yang mana diidentifikasikan dengan Z-score senilai – 4,34 dan rasio antropometri senilai 0,13. Sedangkan, prioritas dan penyebab masalah dianalisa dengan metode NGT dan metode CARL, yang mana identifikasi solusi adalah melakukan penyuluhan mengenai hubungan gizi dengan pertumbuhan gigi dan memberikan edukasi mengenai waktu yang tepat untuk erupsi gigi desidui berdasarkan usia anak. Lalu, penentuan akar permasalahan dan solusi alternatif dinyatakan dalam diagram fishbone. Faktor penyebab terhambatnya pertumbuhan gigi susu akibat faktor usia adalah kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat mengenai pola makan seimbang. Prioritas penyelesaian permasalahan yang dicapai adalah memberikan edukasi tentang hubungan gizi seimbang ibu hamil dengan pertumbuhan gigi sulung pertama.
Analisis Kandungan Minyak Nabati Menggunakan Metode Ekstraksi Kontinyu
Authors: Perdana Rini
Published: July 2024

Penelitian dengan judul "Analisis Kandungan Minyak Nabati Menggunakan Metode Ekstraksi Kontinyu", bertujuan untuk menganalisis kandungan minyak nabati dari beberapa sampel dengan menggunakan metode ekstraksi kontinyu soxletasi. Sampel yang digunakan adalah biji labu, biji melon, biji jarak, kemiri, kacang tanah, dan biji coklat. Petroleum eter digunakan sebagai sebagai pelarut dalam proses ekstraksi kontinyu dipilih karena sifat non-polar yang efektif dalam mengekstrak senyawa non-polar seperti lemak dan minyak dari bahan tumbuhan. Hasil ekstraksi yang diperoleh memperlihatnkan bahwa ekstraksi minyak nabati pada kemiri memberikan hasil perhitungan massa jenis yang sama dengan beberapa penelitian ektraksi minyak kontinyu dari kemiri yang telah dilakukan yaitu sebesar 0,9218 gr/mL. Hasil rendemen  ekstraksi dari kemiri menunjukkan hasil yang tinggi dibandingkan dengan sampel lainnya sebesar 30,42%.
DEMO PEMBERIAN MAKANAN TAMBAHAN (PMT) DENGAN PANGAN LOKAL UNTUK PENINGKATAN STATUS GIZI DI DESA PONGKO KECAMATAN WALENRANG UTARA
Authors: Trisnawati Astie , Zaskia Nurul , Roca Pika Prihantari , Dila Salsa
Published: July 2024

Program pemberian makanan tambahan (PMT) merupakan program intervensi untuk anak-anak yang kurang gizi dimana saja untuk meningkatkan status gizi anak serta untuk mecukupi kebutuhan gizi anak agar tercapainya status gizi dan gizi yang sesuai dengan anak-anak tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk memperluas wawasan masyarakat mengenai pemberian makanan tambahan menggunakan bahan pangan lokal. Penelitian ini merupakan pelaksanakan kegiatan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat mengenai pemberian makanan tambahan berbahan pangan lokal. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah yang pertama ceramah bervariasi, metode ini dipilih untuk        menyampaikan konsep– konsep yang penting untuk dimengerti dan dikuasai oleh peserta penyuluhan dan yang kedua demonstrasi, metode ini dipilih untuk  menunjukkan dan memberikan  contoh terhadap langkah – langkah dalam pembuatan PMT. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan program pengendalian kepada masyarakat terlaksana dengan baik melalui kerjasama dan partisipasi aktif dari pelaksana dan  kelompok masyarakat sasaran. kelompok  masyarakat sasaran akan ditempatkan sebagai subjek dan sekaligus objek program. Pendampingan keluarga sadar gizi seimbang dapat dilakukan melalui edukasi gizi seimbang pada pengurus PKK Desa sebagai garda terdepan pemberdayaan keluarga. Kegiatan   pengabdian masyarakat ini mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan penerapan gizi seimbang untuk seluruh pilar gizi seimbang, seperti mengonsumsi makanan beragam, membiasakan perilaku hidup bersih, melakukan aktivitas fisik, serta mempertahankan dan memantau berat badan (BB) normal.
PENGENALAN ACCURATE ONLINE BAGI MUSYAWARAH GURU MATA PELAJARAN AKUNTANSI SE-KABUPATEN KUDUS
Authors: Susanti Diah Ayu , Delima Zamrud Mirah , Hidayanti Alfiyani Nur
Published: July 2024

Accurate Accounting Software adalah sistem akuntansi yang dirancang sebagai software akuntansi yang user-friendly (mudah digunakan) dengan kemampuan untuk mengelola pencatat transaksi keuangan secara cepat, tepat dan akurat, yang menyediakan fitur perpajakan dan telah disesuaikan dengan aturan perpajakan di Indonesia, dengan harga lisensi yang relatif murah dibandingkan dengan software akuntansi lainnya yang setara kelasnya di Indonesia. Kegiatan pelatihan ini diberikan kepada guru akuntansi se-kabupaten kudus yang mengarah pada pengenalan software accurate online bagi guru akuntansi se-kabupaten kudus serta  kegiatan ini juga  memberikan pengenalan software accurate secara lengkap sampai dengan pemakaian dan penyusunan laporan keuangan kepada musyawarah  guru mata pelajaran akuntansi se- kabupaten Kudus, sampai dengan mereka mendapatkan predikat CAP. Sehingga diharapkan ilmu itu berguna bagi siswa akuntansi dan maayarakat luas. Luaran kegiatan ini adalah bertambah peningkatan SDM, bertambah ilmu bagi MGMP Akuntansi, serta pada luaran pada jurnal pengabdian masyarakat.
EDUKASI DAN DEMONSTRASI TERAPI BUTTERFLY HUG : UNTUK PENCEGAHAN DEPRESI LANSIA DI POSYANDU CEMPAKA
Authors: Karoenia Annisaa Rahmi , Fika Evelyna Fausta , Safitri Idjra , Sari Tika , Yaslina  , Yunere Falerisiska
Published: July 2024

Lansia mengalami beberapa penurunan kondisi, salah satunya adalah kondisi fisik, biologis bahkan psikologis. Penurunan kondisi psikhologis menyebabkan lansia beresiko terjadinya depresi dan hal ini perlu dicegah karena dampak yang akan ditimbulkan. Untuk itu tim pengabdi merrasakan perlu melakukan edukasi dan demonstrasi terapi butterfly hug dalam rangka mencegah depressi lansia. Pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan edukasi dan demosntrasi terapi butterfly hug di Posyandu Cempaka. Metode yang digunakan adalah edukasi dan demonstrasi dengan menggunakan media infokus leaflet. Pelaksanaan kegiatan telah dilakukan pada tanggal 12 December 2023 di Posyandu Cempaka Kelurahan Campago Ipuh yang dihadiri 40 lansia dan 4 kader posyandu. Hasil kegiatan didapatkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan lansia berkaiatan depresi dan juga lansia mampu melakukan demonstrasi butterfly huk ini. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa edukasi dan demonstrasi terapi butterflyhuk diperlukan oleh lansia dalam memcegaha maasalah depresi dan kader diharapkan dapat melanjutkan kegiatan ini secara periodik di Posyandu Cempaka.
Rhetoric as a Framework for Translation Competence Development: Specialised Translation Process Research
Authors:   , Ivanova Oksana
Published: July 2024

The aim of the Doctoral Thesis is to investigate the process of developing students’ translation competence and to use the results obtained in order to improve the study process in terms of increasing students’ translation performance and the quality of translations produced, as well as to develop the rhetorical model of specialised translation teaching. The Doctoral Thesis investigates the historical roots of translation, provides insight into translator training and describes the results of the empirical research on the students’ translation performance.
Shares owned by a limited liability company : grounds and consequences
Authors: Bosyk Ol'ga Igorevna
Published: July 2024

The object of the study is the legal facts that lead to the emergence of rights to a share in the authorized capital of a limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the company). The author examines the consequences of the appearance of a share owned by the company. The legislation provides for two types of shares in the authorized capital of the company, which can exist simultaneously. The first type arises as a result of payment by the participant of the authorized capital, which in return for the contributed property receives an indefinite right of participation. It is this right that is hidden behind the share owned by the participant. The second type has a derivative character and arises from the decisions of the supreme governing body or the behavior of the participant and belongs to the company throughout the year. The purpose of the work is to develop and construct new theoretical provisions on the grounds for the emergence and consequences of a share owned by the company. Research objectives: to determine the legal facts of the emergence of rights to a share in the authorized capital of the company, to systematize and classify the grounds for their occurrence and consequences. The following methods were used in conducting a study: permissive regulation, normativism, general contexts of a philosophical and legal nature and national law and order. The science of civil law is closely related to legal regulation, therefore, the doctrinal understanding of some constructions affects the consolidation of certain categories in the rule of law. This is exactly the category of the share owned by the company. It was found that the constructions associated with the transfer or acquisition by the company of rights to a share in its authorized capital are a legal fiction. The grounds for the emergence of a share owned by the company were classified, depending on the will of the latter: the first group consists of bilateral reimbursable transactions, and the second – two unilateral transactions. In both cases, the consequences are the same – the corporate legal relations arising from the right of participation and binding between the company and the participant are terminated. Three options for the sale of the share owned by the company were identified: the division of the former participant's right of participation among the remaining ones, sale to a predetermined buyer and repayment with a simultaneous decrease in the authorized capital and an increase in the size of the participants' shares while maintaining their nominal value.
Tumor purity-related genes for predicting the prognosis and drug sensitivity of DLBCL patients
Authors: Ye Zhenbang , Huang Ning , Fu Yongliang , Tian Rongle , Wang Liming , Huang Wenting
Published: July 2024

Background:

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the predominant type of malignant B-cell lymphoma. Although various treatments have been developed, the limited efficacy calls for more and further exploration of its characteristics.

Methods:

Datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were used for identifying the tumor purity of DLBCL. Survival analysis was employed for analyzing the prognosis of DLBCL patients. Immunohistochemistry was conducted to detect the important factors that influenced the prognosis. Drug-sensitive prediction was performed to evaluate the value of the model.

Results:

VCAN, CD3G, and C1QB were identified as three key genes that impacted the outcome of DLBCL patients both in GEO datasets and samples from our center. Among them, VCAN and CD3G+ T cells were correlated with favorable prognosis, and C1QB was correlated with worse prognosis. The ratio of CD68 + macrophages and CD8 + T cells was associated with better prognosis. In addition, CD3G+T cells ratio was significantly correlated with CD68 + macrophages, CD4 + T cells, and CD8 +T cells ratio, indicating it could play an important role in the anti-tumor immunity in DLBCL. The riskScore model constructed based on the RNASeq data of VCAN, C1QB, and CD3G work well in predicting the prognosis and drug sensitivity.

Conclusions:

VCAN, CD3G, and C1QB were three key genes that influenced the tumor purity of DLBCL, and could also exert certain impact on drug sensitivity and prognosis of DLBCL patients.

Funding:

This work is supported by the Shenzhen High-level Hospital Construction Fund and CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS) (2022-I2M-C&T-B-062).
Selective recruitment of the cerebellum evidenced by task-dependent gating of inputs
Authors: Shahshahani Ladan , King Maedbh , Nettekoven Caroline , Ivry Richard B , Diedrichsen Jörn
Published: July 2024

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies have documented cerebellar activity across a wide array of tasks. However, the functional contribution of the cerebellum within these task domains remains unclear because cerebellar activity is often studied in isolation. This is problematic, as cerebellar fMRI activity may simply reflect the transmission of neocortical activity through fixed connections. Here, we present a new approach that addresses this problem. Rather than focus on task-dependent activity changes in the cerebellum alone, we ask if neocortical inputs to the cerebellum are gated in a task-dependent manner. We hypothesize that input is upregulated when the cerebellum functionally contributes to a task. We first validated this approach using a finger movement task, where the integrity of the cerebellum has been shown to be essential for the coordination of rapid alternating movements but not for force generation. While both neocortical and cerebellar activity increased with increasing speed and force, the speed-related changes in the cerebellum were larger than predicted by an optimized cortico-cerebellar connectivity model. We then applied the same approach in a cognitive domain, assessing how the cerebellum supports working memory. Enhanced gating was associated with the encoding of items in working memory, but not with the manipulation or retrieval of the items. Focusing on task-dependent gating of neocortical inputs to the cerebellum offers a promising approach for using fMRI to understand the specific contributions of the cerebellum to cognitive function.
Wireless Power Transfer System with Constant Voltage/Constant Current Output Performance
Authors: Yang X. , Tong J.
Published: July 2024

Aiming at the problem of unstable output voltage and output current caused by load fluctuation, this paper starts from the perspective of system topology and control strategy for analysis. First, the output characteristics of LCL-S (inductor-capacitor-inductor and series), LCL-P (inductor-capacitor-inductor and parallel), LCL-LCL (inductor-capacitor-inductor and inductor-capacitor-inductor), and LCL-LCC (inductor-capacitor-inductor and inductor-capacitor-capacitor) compensation topologies are analyzed. Combining the advantages of LCL-S and LCL-LCL compensation topology output characteristics, an LCL-LCL/S compensation topology is constructed, and its topology is optimized. Then the influence of parasitic resistance on the output characteristics of LCL-LCL/S compensation topology is derived. A control strategy of primary side regulation is proposed to address the issue of unstable output voltage and current caused by parasitic resistance in the system under variable loads. This method can effectively improve the stability of the output voltage and output current of the wireless power transfer system in the LCL-LCL/S compensation topology under load fluctuations. Finally, a set of experimental prototypes is built to verify the correctness of the theoretical analysis.
Effect of warm-up protocols using lower and higher loads on multiple-set back squat volume-load
Authors: Souza Daniel , Silva Anderson Garcia , Vale Arthur , Pessoni Alana , Galvão Luan , Araújo Murilo Augusto , de Paula Júnior Célio , Vieira Carlos , Vieira Amilton , Gentil Paulo
Published: July 2024

Background

The present study aimed to investigate the effects of post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) after three warm-up protocols on back squat performance in trained men.

Methods

Fourteen resistance-trained men performed conditioning activity (CA) with high-load (HL-CA), low-load (LL-CA), or usual specific warm-up as a control (CON). HL-CA consisted of one set of three repetitions with 90% of one repetition maximum (RM); LL-CA consisted of one set of six repetitions with 45% of 1 RM performed at maximal velocity; CON involved eight repetitions with 45% of 1 RM at controlled velocity. The participant’s performance was measured using the total number of repetitions and volume load (reps × load × sets).

Results

There were no significant differences between warm-up for the total number of repetitions (p = 0.17) or total volume load (p = 0.15). There was no difference between conditions for the number of repetitions (main condition effect; p = 0.17); however, participants achieved a significantly higher volume load after HL-PAPE than after CON for the first set (p = 0.04).

Conclusion

High or low equated-load CA used as warm-up strategies did not potentiate subsequent performance enhancement in multiple-set back squat exercise performed until muscle failure in comparison with usual warm-up.
Integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome provides insights into polysaccharide accumulation in Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce rhizome
Authors: Pan Gen , Jin Jian , Liu Hao , Zhong Can , Xie Jing , Qin Yuhui , Zhang Shuihan
Published: July 2024

Background

Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce is a traditional Chinese herb that is widely cultivated in China. Polysaccharides are the major bioactive components in rhizome of P. odoratum and have many important biological functions.

Methods

To better understand the regulatory mechanisms of polysaccharide accumulation in P. odoratum rhizomes, the rhizomes of two P. odoratum cultivars ‘Y10’ and ‘Y11’ with distinct differences in polysaccharide content were used for transcriptome and metabolome analyses, and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were identified.

Results

A total of 14,194 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, of which 6,689 DEGs were down-regulated in ‘Y10’ compared with those in ‘Y11’. KEGG enrichment analysis of the down-regulated DEGs revealed a significant enrichment of ‘starch and sucrose metabolism’, and ‘amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism’. Meanwhile, 80 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were detected, of which 52 were significantly up-regulated in ‘Y11’ compared to those in ‘Y10’. The up-regulated DAMs were significantly enriched in ‘tropane, piperidine and pyridine alkaloid biosynthesis’, ‘pentose phosphate pathway’ and ‘ABC transporters’. The integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis have revealed that four DAMs, glucose, beta-D-fructose 6-phosphate, maltose and 3-beta-D-galactosyl-sn-glycerol were significantly enriched for polysaccharide accumulation, which may be regulated by 17 DEGs, including UTP-glucose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (UGP2), hexokinase (HK), sucrose synthase (SUS), and UDP-glucose 6-dehydrogenase (UGDH). Furthermore, 8 DEGs (sacA, HK, scrK, GPI) were identified as candidate genes for the accumulation of glucose and beta-D-fructose 6-phosphate in the proposed polysaccharide biosynthetic pathways, and these two metabolites were significantly associated with the expression levels of 13 transcription factors including C3H, FAR1, bHLH and ERF. This study provided comprehensive information on polysaccharide accumulation and laid the foundation for elucidating the molecular mechanisms of medicinal quality formation in P. odoratum rhizomes.
Occupational risk management in construction supply chain
Authors: Barreto Matheus de Faria e Oliveira , Gontijo Marcelo Robert Fonseca , Teles Carolina Parreiras , Araújo Fabiana Faria de
Published: July 2024

The building is historically a driver of the economy, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, moving a huge chain of suppliers of raw materials, supplies and services, besides building a country’s infrastructure and the homes of millions of people. But working conditions in this sector that is so important to the country are not the best, exposing workers to risks of work accidents and occupational diseases. Therefore, this study sought to present the main occupational hazards in the construction industry, discussing alternatives for effective risk management by reducing the rates of accidents and illness among workers. In this research, case studies were done in small and medium-sized construction sector facing the residential construction market. It was also proposed solutions for the implementation of risk management and occupational health and safety for businesses to succeed and lower the rates of accidents at work, health and safety, and quality of work life in these companies.
Evaluation of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG for Control of Fruit and Shoot Borer in Brinjal in the Terai Region of West Bengal
Authors: Reza Md. Wasim , Ghosh Jaydeb , Poddar Parthendu , Gurung Biwash
Published: July 2024

The bio-efficacy, phytotoxicity and residual field trials of Emamectin benzoate 5%SG against fruit and shoot borer in brinjal, was conducted at Regional Research Sub-station (T.Z) UBKV, Kharibari, West Bengal during June to November, 2018-2019 and October to March, 2019-2020 as per the recommended agricultural practices. The test chemical Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG was evaluated at different doses of 175, 200, 225 gm/ha and compared Indoxacarb 14.5% SC @ 400 ml/ha, Lambda Cyhalothrin 5% EC @ 300 ml/ha and Thiodicarb 75%WP @ 1000 g/ha as standard check and with an untreated check. Among these Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 225 g/ha was found most effective.
Assessment of Weed Management Practices on Weed Control and Productivity as Evidenced by Economics and Energetics Analysis in Groundnut
Authors: Rabari Prakash , Hatti Veeresh , Jat J. R. , Chaudhary M. G. , Chaudhary G. K. , Kumar Vikash
Published: July 2024

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2021 to assess the effect of various weed management practices in groundnut at Agronomy Instructional Farm, C. P. College of Agriculture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar on loamy sand soil. Among different treatments, two hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS, interculturing and hand weeding at 15 and 30 DAS, post-emergence application of sodium acifluorfen 16.5 + clodinafop-propargyl 8 EC @ 165+80 g/ha and imazethapyr 35 WG + imazamox 35 WG @ 70 g/ha have recorded lower % of category wise weed density (sedges, grasses, broad leaf weeds and total weeds) resulting in significantly higher pod and haulm yield in two hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS (1980 and 3082 kg/ha, respectively) which was found at par with interculturing and hand weeding at 15 and 30 DAS (1892 and 2950 kg/ha, respectively), post-emergence application of sodium acifluorfen 16.5 + clodinafop-propargyl 8 EC @ 165+80 g/ha (1835 and 2864 kg/ha, respectively) and imazethapyr 35 WG + imazamox 35 WG @ 70 g/ha (1800 and 2811 kg/ha, respectively) as compared to unweeded check (846 and 1333 kg/ha, respectively) apart from witnessing higher gross monetary returns, net monetary returns, net energy returns, energy use efficiency, energy productivity due to effective control of grasses, sedges, broad leaf and total weeds in these treatments as compared to unweeded check.
Effect of Organic Manure on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Yield, Runoff and Soil Loss at Tahitay-Adiabo District, Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Gebreigziabher Ekubay Tesfay , Welekidan Solomon Shushay
Published: July 2024

A field experiment was carried out in Tahitay Adiabo district, Tigray, Ethiopia to study the impact of organic manure on soil erosion, runoff, and sorghum yield during the cropping seasons of 2019 and 2020. The experiment utilized a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with tri replicates. The treatments included control, compost, animal manure, compost with mulch, animal manure with mulch, and recommended NP fertilizer. Each plot measured 6m x 4m and was situated on a 4% sloped terrain. The findings indicated significant differences (P<0.01) among the treatments in terms of their influence on runoff volume, soil erosion, and sorghum yield. The application of compost with mulch and animal manure with mulch was particularly effective in reducing soil erosion and runoff compared to treatments using inorganic fertilizer and manure without mulch. Moreover, the control, animal manure, and inorganic fertilizer (NP-fertilizer) treatments exhibited high levels of soil loss and runoff volume, highlighting the effectiveness of compost with mulch and animal manure with mulch in mitigating soil erosion and runoff under the prevailing slope and rainfall conditions of the study area.
Evaluation of Different Adenium (Adenium arabicum) Hybrids Performance for Seed Germination and Seedling Growth under Prayagraj Agro-climatic Conditions
Authors: S Al-Fathima , Fatmi Urfi
Published: July 2024

An experiment was conducted in the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology And Sciences, Prayagraj, during the 2023-2024 period. The study employed Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 10 hybrids, each replicated thrice. The hybrids tested were Godji x Nomsod, Godji x Ara Champ, Godji x Emerald Tank, Bangkla, Dynamo, Tropido, Dino King, Peth Dino, Susthaskorn, and Peth Phunlan. Among these hybrids the hybrid Godji x Ara Champ exhibited significantly better performance in several parameters, including germination percentage, days to 50% germination, seedling vigor index, seedling height, germination speed index, survival percentage, number of leaves per seedling, leaf area, caudex diameter.This hybrid's performance was found to be at par with the hybrid Dino King in terms of plant height, leaf area, caudex diameter, survival percentage. Consequently, hybrids Godji x Ara Champ and Dino King demonstrated superior performance in both germination and seedling growth under the agro-climatic conditions of Prayagraj.
The Relationship between Housewives' Knowledge and Attitudes towards Clean and Healthy Living Behavior
Authors: Suryanegara Wiradi , Simanjuntak Erica Gilda Misnawati
Published: July 2024

Aims: The research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of housewives towards clean and healthy living behaviour in Intan Lestari Housing, Bekasi City in 2024
Introduction: Clean and healthy living behaviour can be done anywhere, such as at home, work, health facilities, or in public places. Maintaining a healthy and clean home environment is very important because the home is a place for family members to fulfil each other's needs and build relationships with each other.
Study Design: The approach used is a cross-sectional design, which is a type of observational research in which the relationship between variables is observed and studied simultaneously over a certain period.
Place and Duration of Study: This research was carried out in the period January 2024 to February 2024. The data collection and retrieval process were carried out online via the Google Form platform which was distributed to housewives at Intan Housing, Bekasi, West Java.
Methodology: The population in this study were all housewives in the Intan Lestari Bekasi Housing Complex. The samples used in this research were all housewives in the Intan Lestari Housing Bekasi who lived in the RW 022 area. To calculate the number of samples that would be used as respondents in the research, the researcher used the Slovin formula, obtaining a total sample of 93 housewives.
Results: From the research results, data was obtained that of the 93 housewife respondents, there were 62 people (67%) had good abilities; there were 51 people (55%) had an attitude in the good category; In terms of implementing a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS), there are 63 people (68%) who implement PHBS well. The results of the bivariate analysis to see the relationship between housewives' knowledge of PHBS using SPSS obtained a p-value of 0.005 < sig 0.05, meaning that there was a significant relationship between housewives' knowledge of PHBS behaviour, as well as the bivariate test of the relationship between attitudes towards PHBS and obtained a p-value of 0.015 < sig 0.05, which means there is a significant relationship between housewives' attitudes towards PHBS.
Conclusion: From the research results, it can be concluded that a person's good knowledge and attitudes are very significant in influencing clean and healthy lifestyle habits (PHBS), meaning that a habitual pattern for a clean and healthy life requires good knowledge and attitudes.
Growth Dynamics of Sugarcane in North Karnataka, India
Authors: Hanji Shreya S. , A. S. Shashi Kiran, , G.M. Gaddi, , K.S. Somashekar,
Published: July 2024

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) holds immense significance in India's agricultural, economic and industrial spheres. In Karnataka, sugarcane was cultivated on an area of 6.37 lakh hectares with annual production of 61.15 million tonnes (2021-22). Bagalkote district ranked as the state's second-largest sugarcane producer, accounting for 16.82 per cent of the total cultivated area and contributed for 15.06 per cent in the total production of the state. The present study was conducted to know trends in sugarcane cultivation in Karnataka and Bagalkote district. The secondary data on area, production and productivity of sugarcane for a period of 20 years (2001-2021) were collected from the publications of Department of Economics and Statistics (DES) and were analysed using Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) and Cuddy Della Valle Index. The results of the analysis revealed a significant compound growth rate of 3.50 per cent annually for sugarcane production in Karnataka, driven by augmented area and productivity and area under sugarcane expanded by 2.92 per cent per annum. In Bagalkote district, sugarcane production increased by 4.21 per cent annually, attributed solely to the increased cultivated area, even though productivity exhibited a slight decline. The Cuddy-Della Valle Index revealed higher instability in production and area compared to productivity in both Karnataka and Bagalkote district. The study highlights the importance of farmers adopting new high-yielding sugarcane varieties that demonstrate resilience to adverse weather conditions, pests, and diseases as a means to sustain and boost productivity for higher sugarcane production.
Posture Estimation of Curve Running Motion Using Nano-Biosensor and Machine Learning
Authors: Wu Xiaoming , Cao Yu , Wang Yu , Li Bing , Yang Haitao , Raja S. P.
Published: July 2024

Curve running is a common form of training and competition. Conducting research on posture estimation during curve running can provide more accurate training and competition data for athletes. However, due to the unique nature of curve running, traditional posture estimation methods neglect the temporal changes in athlete posture, resulting in a decrease in estimation accuracy. Therefore, a posture estimation method for curve running motion using nano-biosensor and machine learning is proposed. First, the motion parameters of humans are collected by nano-biosensor, and the posture coordinates are obtained preliminarily. Second, the posture coordinates are established according to the human motion parameters, and the curve running posture data is obtained and filtered to obtain more accurate data. Finally, the Bayesian network in machine learning is used to continuously track the posture, and a nonlinear equation is established to fuse the posture angle obtained by the sensor and the posture tracked by the Bayesian network, to realize the posture estimation of curve running motion. The results show that the proposed estimation method has a good motion posture estimation effect, and the hip joint estimation error, knee joint estimation error and ankle joint estimation error are all less than 5°, and the endpoint displacement estimation offset rate is less than 2%. It can realize accurate motion posture estimation of curve running motion, and has important application value in the field of track training.
Umsatzsteuerrechtliche Implikationen aufgrund des Plattformen-Steuertransparenzgesetzes (PStTG)
Authors: Engelhardt Anne
Published: July 2024

Der Kauf und Verkauf von Kleidung und anderen Konsumgütern aus zweiter Hand über digitale Versteigerungs- und Verkaufsplattformen erfreut sich immer größerer Beliebtheit. Seit Umsetzung der DAC7-Richtline im nationalen Recht in Form des Plattformen-Steuertransparenzgesetzes (PStTG) erhält die Finanzverwaltung bei Überschreiten der maßgeblichen Umsatzschwelle sowie der maßgeblichen Anzeigenanzahl eine Meldung von der jeweiligen Plattform. Obgleich die DAC7-Richtlinie gegenwärtig primär unter ertragsteuerrechtlichen Gesichtspunkten diskutiert wird, ergeben sich aus ihrer Umsetzung gleichwohl umsatzsteuerrechtliche Anknüpfungspunkte.
Polymer Microgels for Catalysis
Authors: Terashima Takaya
Published: May 2013

In this article, the recent advances in polymer‐based microgels for catalysis are reviewed. Discussion is directed to the smart design of catalyst‐embedded microgels and the catalytic performance. Polymer microgels consist of intramolecularly cross‐linked globular architectures with the dimensions of nano‐ or micrometers and are thereby fully dispersed, swollen, and soluble in solution. The unique characters have motivated us to employ microgels for the immobilization scaffolds of catalysts including metal complexes, metal nanoparticles, organocatalysts, and enzyme. General objectives are to enhance catalyst stability and practicability (i.e, efficient catalyst recycle and convenient product recovery) with high activity and selectivity. Such a compatible performance is derived from solubilized and/or dispersed properties of microgels. Microgels further provide specific reaction spaces to catalysts, promoting various intriguing reactions: stimuli‐responsive microgels for thermoregulated phase‐transfer catalysis or unique activity; compartmentalized catalysts for cascade reaction; precision nanocavity microgels for artificial enzyme‐like catalysis.
Silicon‐Containing Preceramic Polymers
Authors: Mera Gabriela , Ionescu Emanuel
Published: May 2013

Polymer‐to‐ceramic transformation is a suitable technology to produce a broad spectrum of ceramic‐based composite materials with adjusted chemical, mechanical, and physical properties. Their properties depend on the chemical structure of preceramic polymers, the carbon content of the ceramic, the conditions used for pyrolysis (eg, temperature, atmosphere) as well as the use of additional active or passive fillers.

The intimate relationship between the molecular architecture of the precursor and the nano/microstructure as well as the functional and structural properties of the resulting ceramics is one of the most important features of this class of ceramics. Chemical design of precursors, such as polysilanes, polycarbosilanes, polysiloxanes, polysilazanes, and polysilylcarbodiimides, enables the production of nanostructured SiC, SiOC, and SiCN ceramics via thermal conversion in an inert or active atmosphere. A key aspect of a polymer‐derived ceramics (PDCs) route is the possibility to “dissolve” carbon in phases such as Si3N4and SiO2and to create ternary phase ceramics such as SiOC and SiCN, which is only realizable by using single‐source‐precursors techniques.

Synthetic routes for silicon‐based polymers as well as their transformation steps to ceramics (namely cross‐linking and pyrolysis) will be presented in this review. A short overview on PDCs as a unique class of ceramics is provided as well. Preceramic polymers, which are used for the synthesis of multinary PDCs such as SiBCN and SiMOCN (M = metal), are also described.