bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tea Mosquito Bug (Helopeltis spp.): A Pest of Economically Important Fruit and Plantation Crops: Its Status and Management Prospects
Authors: E. Sankarganesh , B. Lavanya Sravani , B. Rajeshwaran , M.N. Mounika
Published: November 2023

The tea mosquito bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) is the recognized pest of fruits and plantations across the world. In India, three species viz. Helopeltis antonii, H. bradyi and H. theivora are dominant among different species and found attacking a wide range of crops. Several alternate host plants of the tea mosquito bug have been recorded, especially in Africa and Asia. The nymphs and adults of the tea mosquito bug suck the sap from leaves, buds and shoots, which results in heavy crop losses. The pest is posing a serious challenge in domestic and overseas trades. For better management decisions, it is very much important to know about pest status, bionomics, distribution, host range, etc. The focus on the management of tea mosquito bug has to emphasize from chemical to traditional, indigenous technical knowledge and integrated pest management using the accessible resources to reduce the resistance development and limit the residual effects. This review highlights the significant works conducted on tea mosquito bug with detailed management strategies. The information on current status, host preference, incidence and early detection of this pest are discussed.
Isolation and Characterization of the Incitant of Leaf Spot of Turmeric and in-vitro Efficacy of Native Isolate of Endophytic Bacteria
Authors: Mahanta Madhusmita , Rajesh T. , Dutta Pranab
Published: November 2023

Turmeric, Curcuma longa L. is an important commercial spice crop cultivated in Meghalaya covering 2,649 ha area with 16,497 MT productions. However, the turmeric cultivation is severely affected by leaf spot disease limiting its yield. So, the present study was conducted to identify the pathogen associated with leaf spot disease of turmeric as well as to check the efficiency of bacterial endophytes in managing the disease. Based on the morphological and cultural studies, six isolates of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides were identified as the causal organism of leaf spot disease of turmeric. The isolates on PDA medium produced white to grey fluffy (raised/ flat) cottony culture with serrated margin. All the isolates produced dark brown acervuli and globular conidia with oil globules inside. Five bacterial endophytes viz., BE 1, BE 222, M1W1, NGB21 and SVC 11 were tested against C. gloeosporioides by using dual culture assay. They were able to inhibit the mycelial growth of C. gloeosporioides in the range of 35.82-68.11%. The highest percent inhibition in dual culture assay was recorded in the isolate NGB 21 (68.11%) followed by isolate BE1 (59.89%).
Quantitative Estimation of Amylase Activity in Selected Larval Mutants of Silkworm Bombyx mori L. Reared on Two Mulberry Varieties
Authors: Devamani M. , Umakanth R.S.
Published: November 2023

Four larval mutants namely Knobbed, Zebra, pere and Ursa of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. were selected for the present investigation. The digestive juice and haemolymph were collected from fifth instar larvae (day 1 to day 6) and the samples were subjected to spectrophotometric analysis for estimation of amylase activity. The recorded O.D. values (at 525 nm) were converted into maltose released (µmoles ml-1). The results of the present study clearly indicate that the amylase activity gets enhanced with the increase in number of feedings along with the advancement of age during 5th instar larval stage (day 1 to 6). Based on the results obtained, Zebra performed better followed by Knobbed than the other two larval mutants under study. The larvae fed with V1 variety performed better than those batches fed with S36 variety of mulberry in both the samples. Of the two samples, amylase activity recorded higher in digestive juice than haemolymph in all the four larval mutants under study.
Electrochemical Control Ionic Defects Modulation Induced Phase Transition in SrCoOx: Progress and Prospect
Authors: Yang Qian
Published: November 2023

Transition metal oxides (TMOs), as one of the advanced materials, have been widely studied due to their unique electronic, magnetic, optical, and thermal transport properties. Among them, SrCoOx (SCOx) is known as an oxygen sponge, where the ordered one-dimensional oxygen vacancy channels in the structure can work as the pathway for hydrogen/oxygen ions migration, facilitating the modulation of oxygen stoichiometry through the topotactic redox reaction. In this way, a “multi-state” phases transition with tunable physical properties can be realized. In this review, we summarize recent research progress in the utilization of H+ and O2 ions to induce distinct phase transitions in SCOx, which result in obvious physical property changes. The ability to control the properties of SCOx over a wide range through the incorporation of ionic defects provides a promising route for the development of advanced functional devices.
Avaliação do fungo Duddingtonia flagrans (Bioverm®) sobre ovos de Ascaris suum e larvas infectantes de Oesophagostomum spp. e Hyostrongylus rubidus de suínos
Authors: Roque Francisco Leonardo , Silva Filho Geraldo Moreira , Oliveira Clarisse Silva Menezes , Rodrigues Jossiara Abrante , Feitosa Thais Ferreira , Braga Fabio Ribeiro , Araújo Jackson Victor , Vilela Vinícius Longo Ribeiro
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a ação de uma formulação comercial à base de Duddingtonia flagrans (Bioverm®) sobre os ovos de Ascaris suum e larvas infectantes (L3) de Oesophagostomum spp. e Hyostrongylus rubidus de suínos. Doze suínos machos foram divididos em dois grupos: tratado, que recebeu dose única de 1 g/10 kg de peso vivo (105 clamidósporos de D. flagrans); e controle, que permaneceram sem tratamento. Amostras fecais (100g) foram coletadas individualmente às 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 e 72 horas após os tratamentos. No ensaio A, 2 g de fezes e 1000 ovos de A. suum foram adicionados a placas de Petri, e a predação larval foi avaliada para classificar os efeitos da predação. No ensaio B, 2000 L3 de Oesophagostomum spp. e H. rubidus foram adicionados às coproculturas, incubadas por 10 dias e recuperadas para quantificação das L3 não predadas. No ensaio A, houve apenas efeito tipo 1, com crescimento fúngico em ovos, mas sem ação lítica. No ensaio B, observou-se uma redução de L3 de Oesophagostomum spp. e H. rubidus de 73,9% (p<0,01), com pico de predação 24 h após a administração do produto. Concluiu-se que D. flagrans (Bioverm®) apenas teve eficácia predatória sobre L3 dos estrongilídeos gastrintestinais de suínos.
APPRAISAL OF POTENTIAL DIGITAL ARCHIVAL CONTENT
Authors: Rajh Arian
Published: November 2023

The appraisal is a set of critical processes and skills in records management and archival practice. It is not an elementary operation; thus, to some archival writers, it belongs to the background of archivists' work. On the other hand, other archivists consider appraisal a critical archival process. This paper thematises the value of digital archival materials. The author starts with a reflection of value and appraisal and a literature review. Then, the author examines various digital archival content and their value in archives and repositories with distinctive missions. After that, the author reduces the catalogue of values that governs appraisal operations and analyses the notion of the value of digital content. Finally, the paper provides essential guidance for applying consistent appraisal criteria on potential digital archival content.
Peran Keluarga dalam Praktik Reintegrasi Narapidana
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Miko Alfan , Maihasni Maihasni
Published: November 2023

Jaminan kesanggupan dari pihak keluarga narapidana menjadi salah satu syarat yang harus dipenuhi dalam pengusulan reintegrasi narapidana karena keluarga menjadi pihak yang paling bertanggungjawab untuk membantu pengawasan reintegrasi narapidana. Namun demikian, tingkat pelanggaran program reintegrasi di Kota Padang adalah paling tinggi pada tahun 2021. Mengingat masyarakat Kota Padang yang menganut sistem kekerabatan Matrilineal seharusnya dapat menjalankan lebih maksimal memberikan pengawasan dan pembimbingan terhadap narapidana reintegrasi karena adanya peranan keluarga luas. Tujuan penelitian ini menganalisis bagaimana peran keluarga dalam praktik reintegrasi narapidana menggunakan teori Strukturasi dari Anthony Giddens. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pemilihan informan adalah purposive dan snowballing sampling Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara mendalam dan observasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan peran keluarga narapidana dalam praktik reintegrasi narapidana meliputi menyediakan tempat tinggal, memberikan bantuan ekonomi dan finansial, bantuan peluang bekerja, dan dukungan moral.
Lifestyle Impacts of Extended Nursing Shifts Among Nurses: A Study in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Rasheed Ahmed , Ali Tahir , Mehmood Nasir , Riaz Nighat , Ghani Usman , Riaz Talat , Bibi Afsha , Khan Nasar , Nasir Abdul
Published: November 2023

A significant concern in healthcare settings is extended hours' effect on nurses' health. Objective: This study aims to explore the lifestyle impacts of extended nursing shifts among nurses at tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, among 100 nurses. Results: Study findings reveal that majority, 87%, believe it hinders decision-making, while 88% see sleep deficits and 88% note time constraints for exercise. Communication quality is a concern for 76%. 78% see knowledge transfer issues when nurses hand over responsibilities, and 58% think religious activities are impacted. Opinions vary on patient care quality (50% positive). Stress levels concern 80%, social lives are disrupted for 91%, and physical health effects concern 93%. Additional worries include inadequate diet (39%), nurses working long shifts are exhausted (91%), child care neglect (89%), altered eliminatory patterns (84%), life expectancy (32%), memory problems (69%), hormonal disruptions (76%), workplace conflicts (88%), and infection risk (88%). Finally, 76% perceive high absenteeism. Conclusions:  The findings underscore significant concerns about the negative impact of long working hours on nurses' health and performance. To address these issues, it is recommended that healthcare institutions prioritize implementing structured shift rotations and providing adequate breaks to mitigate the adverse effects of extended shifts on nurses' wellbeing and patient care quality.
Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (POSI) version 1.1: Reflections from adopters
Authors: Hendricks Ginny
Published: November 2023

 The Upstream platform was created in order to discuss all things open. Open scholarly infrastructure and the need for the community to assess such infrastructures are surely at the heart of enabling the open research movement. 
Editorial
Authors: Major Maria João
Published: November 2023

Editorial
The ambiguous practice of restorative justice
Authors: van Steden Ronald , Slump Gert Jan
Published: November 2023

The ambiguous practice of restorative justice

This article discusses conflict mediation as an addition to community police work. After contextualising our topic within the scientific literature about restorative justice and restorative policing, the article presents six in-depth cases involving neighbour disputes, a street fight, domestic violence and non-consensual sharing of nude images. Our action-oriented research aims to describe the mediation sessions and evaluate them in light of three core principles of restorative justice. The conflicting parties must (a) voluntarily enter into a dialogue, and during this dialogue, the mediator needs to (b) address their individual needs and (c) promote healing, repair and restoration. We conclude that it is challenging to apply these principles fully in everyday practices of mediation in a community policing context. First, the symbolic dimension of police authority may sometimes have played a role in bringing conflicting parties together voluntarily, where previous attempts had failed. Second, in one case, the underaged victim and the offender were represented by their parents, leaving the protagonists’ needs out of the equation. Finally, we did not witness full healing and restoration in any of the cases. Instead, the mediator and the conflicting parties tried to arrive at pragmatic conflict resolution based on individual needs.
Perspectivas futuras para a gestão de projetos e sua relação com a sustentabilidade das organizações
Authors: Pimenta Marcio Luiz Reis e , Rosa Bruno Leonardo , Pimenta Paula Cristina Reis e
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste artigo, construído por meio de dados secundários, foi identificar as visões de futuro mais relevantes acerca da gestão de projetos e sua relação com a sustentabilidade organizacional. Caracterizar o momento como turbulento é no mínimo um eufemismo, e para muitos, vivemos diante de uma degradação progressiva do tecido social, gerenciando um imenso wicked problem. Estamos convivendo atualmente com os resquícios de uma pandemia, com uma guerra com potencial nuclear, problemas diversos no abastecimento global, produzindo insegurança alimentar, miséria e todo o tipo de crise possível, além da omissão acerca das questões climáticas.  A partir daí, exploramos cinco perspectivas de futuro para a gestão de projetos: (i) um futuro enevoado e turbulento (ii) um futuro tecnológico e disruptivo, (iii) um futuro repleto de novas habilidades, (iv) um futuro para construir a sustentabilidade e (v) um futuro desafiador para a diversidade.
Tendências nos projetos de desenvolvimento de sistemas no setor público
Authors: Souza Enock Godoy de , Cabral Igor Pinheiro Lagreca de Sales , Carvalho Roberto Lopes de
Published: November 2023

O ambiente de negócios do setor público brasileiro tem passado por mudanças relevantes nestes últimos anos, em razão dos reflexos da pandemia de COVID-19, os efeitos da transformação digital, a predominância de metodologias ágeis no desenvolvimento de novos sistemas, as mudanças decorrentes da nova lei das licitações, entre outros fatores. Este artigo busca prognosticar as principais tendências da Gestão de Projetos de Tecnologia da Informação (TI) no Setor Público a partir da opinião de especialistas e praticantes, tendo como base também textos que compõem a literatura acadêmica sobre o assunto. O propósito é incentivar a reflexão a partir das transformações ambientais e especular sobre possíveis evoluções que ocorram nessa área. Finalmente, são sugeridas pautas para futuras pesquisas.
Otimização em trocadores de calor usando inteligência artificial: uma abordagem híbrida de redes neurais para a previsão do acúmulo de depósitos e a eficiência do equipamento
Authors: Soares Adroaldo Santos , Dos Santos Ana Laise do Nascimento , Pinheiro Oberdan Rocha , Gonçalves Marcelo Albano Moret Simões , Pessoa Fernando Luiz Pellegrini
Published: November 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma abordagem baseada em técnicas de inteligência artificial para prever a deposição crítica em trocadores de calor utilizados no pré-processamento de petróleo. A deposição na superfície de troca térmica durante a operação pode reduzir a eficiência do equipamento e causar problemas de manutenção. O método proposto utiliza uma rede neural recorrente em um modelo de Multi Layer Perceptron (MLP). Os dados foram coletados de trocadores de uma bateria de pré-aquecimento de petróleo com dados de 2014 a 2021. A rede neural foi treinada com os dados para prever a ocorrência de deposição. Os resultados mostraram que a rede neural é capaz de prever com precisão a ocorrência da deposição em trocadores de calor. A previsão antecipada da deposição pode ajudar a minimizar os custos de manutenção e aumentar a eficiência energética, tornando as operações mais seguras e eficientes. Assim, a abordagem proposta pode trazer benefícios significativos para a indústria do petróleo ao permitir a previsão antecipada da deposição crítica em trocadores de calor.
Desenvolvimento e validação de modelo visual de receituário adaptado às necessidades da população com doenças crônicas - receita simples
Authors: Rolim Estêvão Cubas , Yung Felipe Rodrigues , Rocha Dais Gonçalves , Lima Rodrigo Fonseca , Santana Rafael Santos , Da Silva Dayde Lane Mendonça
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Um dos pilares do tratamento das Doenças Crônicas Não-Transmissíveis, a adesão à farmacoterapia, é influenciada pela capacidade de leitura, compreensão e utilização de informações. Objetivo: a fim de concretizar a adesão à farmacoterapia, foi desenvolvido e validado um modelo visual de receituário para usuários com comorbidades crônicas, em especial hipertensão e diabetes, com baixo letramento e/ou dificuldades visuais, constituído de tabela de horários de medicamentos e estratégia de agrupamento das embalagens primárias dos medicamentos por meio de ligas elásticas coloridas em paralelo com os períodos das três principais refeições do dia (café da manhã, almoço e jantar)  Métodos: Trata-se de um modelo validado por painel de 42 profissionais da Atenção Primária do Distrito Federal pelo método Delphi, validando 8 categorias do instrumento quanto a clareza e pertinência das informações e viabilidade de execução do modelo proposto. Resultados: Após duas rodadas de validação, todos os 36 itens julgados obtiveram Índice de Validação de Conteúdo acima de 0,8 e coeficiente alfa de Cronbach de 0,9876, indicando adequada precisão na medida das respostas dos avaliadores. Conclusão: Em decorrência da avaliação e validação pelos especialistas foi possível aprimorar o modelo visual de receituário e disponibilizá-lo para aplicação em outros serviços e para mais usuários a fim de potencializar a capilaridade da ferramenta em nível nacional. Constata-se que os resultados de validação com concordância em todos os itens (IVC > 0,8) demonstram a legitimidade de conteúdo para a Receita Simples por parte de profissionais de saúde.
Influencing Corporate Culture On Internal Control In Commercial Firms
Authors: Nguyen Thi Huong , Tran The Nu , Do Minh Thanh , Truong Duc Dinh , Do Duc Tai
Published: November 2023

Objective: Corporate culture is the perception, behavior, communication style, and qualities that are unique to a firm. One of the core factors that makes a firm successful is its corporate culture. The article aims to determine the corporate culture factors and their influence on internal control in commercial firms in Hanoi.
 
Method: The major method of study used by the author is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Scale adjustments are made via qualitative research. The model is examined, measured, and tested using quantitative research. We use primary data from a survey of commercial enterprises in Vietnam. The research sample is 225 and is analyzed using regression models.
 
Results: Research results have determined that corporate culture factors, including collaborative culture, hierarchical culture, and competitive culture (sig. = 0.000 < 0.05), affect positive internal control in commercial enterprises in Hanoi.
 
Conclusions: The article is based on the empirical data collected from various types of participants, including accountants (for information provision), managers (for decision-making), sales staff (for work), and lecturers (for research) in Vietnam. By drawing the concept from previous research, the study explores corporate culture as an internal control determinant. The study contributed to a theoretical enhancement of the current level of knowledge on the factors that affect internal control and developed a reliable scale for measuring the corporate culture and internal control of commercial firms in Hanoi, Vietnam. Besides, our study emphasizes that the corporate culture in commercial enterprises in Hanoi needs improvement to support internal control. Policymakers are required to make strategic efforts for internal control system reform in firms to increase the likelihood of business performance. The value of the study is that it provides an expansion of the corporate culture factors that influence internal control in commercial firms in Hanoi, thereby proposing governance implications for the business leaders of these firms to improve internal control. Besides, research results provide useful references for research on related issues.
The role of women in auditing financial statements the importance of gender diversity in the board of directors to achieve the quality of financial reporting
Authors: Al-Ibadi Dhafer Hussein Meften , Ajina Ayman
Published: November 2023

Objective: The main objective of the study is to identify any effects of gender difference on the auditing profession in order to know the impact of gender (specifically female) on the quality of auditing, by studying the opinions of many professionals in the Iraqi environment, as well as identifying the obstacles that women may face during their performance of the auditing profession and identifying the special specifications that they can be characterized by to practice this profession.

 

Methodology: The study was based on several hypotheses, the first hypothesis: that women outperform men in the skills that are most important to the auditing profession, the second hypothesis: there is an impact of the auditor's gender on the quality of audit work due to important barriers to entering the audit profession, the third hypothesis: that female auditors in partnership positions should show additional competence accordingly, we should expect these auditors to provide higher quality audit services on average than male auditors.

 

Results: This study has proven that some social and cultural factors associated with the Saudi environment do not work in accounting and auditing firms. The field results have shown that there is a general weakness in linking curricula to professional requirements.

Conclusion: There are many specifications required for the auditor, whether male or female, in terms of ethics, experience, professional specialization, scientific and practical qualification, and knowledge in other sciences, but the interaction with these specifications differs from one gender to another according to its nature and the circumstances surrounding it.
Measuring Communities’ Perceptions Towards the Socio-Economic Impact of Community-Based Tourism Development of Tourism Villages in Indonesia (Case from Bogor Regency, Indonesia)
Authors: Siregar Mariana Rista Ananda , Damayanti Ninis Agustini , Sugiana Dadang , Khadijah Ute Lies Siti
Published: November 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the impact of community-based tourism (CBT) practices in Ciasmara Village, Bogor Regency, specifically focusing on the social and economic benefits to the community. The study aims to understand how traditional management of community-based tourism affects the local population and to identify potential differences in economic impacts between residents living near tourist sites and those residing farther away.

 

Method: The research methodology employed a purposive sampling approach, selecting 210 respondents from the community. The study utilized various data analysis techniques, including average score calculations and analysis of variance (ANOVA). These methods were applied to assess the social and economic impacts of community-based tourism practices in Ciasmara Village.

 

Result: The research findings indicate that the implementation of community-based tourism in Ciasmara Village has led to positive economic and social outcomes for the community. However, a noteworthy observation is the divergence in economic impacts between residents living in close proximity to tourist sites and those residing farther away. The study's analysis, conducted through techniques such as average score calculations and ANOVA, reveals these differences in the economic trends experienced by these two groups within the community.

 

Conclusion: In conclusion, community-based tourism practices in Ciasmara Village have yielded positive economic and social effects on the local population. However, the study highlights disparities in economic impacts based on residents' proximity to tourist sites. This nuanced understanding underscores the importance of considering the geographical distribution of these impacts when planning and implementing community-based tourism initiatives. Such insights are crucial for ensuring equitable and sustainable development in rural areas, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies that address the specific needs and challenges faced by different segments of the community.
The Impact of Developments in Artificial Intelligence on Copyright and other Intellectual Property Laws
Authors: Israhadi Evita Isretno
Published: November 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of AI breakthroughs on copyright and challenges faced by intellectual property legal protection systems. Specifically, the study aims to analyze the implications of AI-generated works in the context of copyright law in Indonesia.

 

Method: The research employs a normative legal approach, utilizing secondary data sources including books, legal journals, research findings, and statutory regulatory documents. The study focuses on relevant legal frameworks, such as Law No. 28 of 2014 governing copyright in Indonesia. The analysis is based on existing literature and legal documents to understand the current state of AI-generated works and their eligibility for copyright protection.

 

Result: The research findings reveal that according to Law Number 28 of 2014 in Indonesia, AI-generated works do not meet the originality standards required for copyright protection. However, users of AI-generated works are still bound by the terms and conditions set by the AI platform, which can limit their rights to the work. The impact of AI developments on copyright law includes challenges related to determining creators and copyright holders, redefining the concept of originality, increased instances of copyright infringement, issues concerning moral and personality rights, and collaborations involving both humans and AI. Additionally, challenges related to database protection and patent protection in the context of AI are also highlighted.

 

Conclusion: In conclusion, the advancement of AI technology introduces complexities in intellectual property law. The existing legal frameworks, such as copyright laws, need further adaptation and clarification to effectively regulate AI-generated works in the digital era. Addressing issues related to originality, creatorship, and collaborative works involving AI requires careful consideration and legal adjustments. Additionally, challenges related to database and patent protection in the realm of AI need to be addressed to ensure comprehensive intellectual property protection in the face of evolving technologies. Legal adaptation and clarification are crucial to navigating the intricate intersection of AI and intellectual property law.
THE TIMELESSNESS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD AND THE NATURE OF THE VIRTUOUS CIVILISATION
Authors: Wan Daud Wan Mohd Nor
Published: November 2023

This essay seeks to re-emphasise the ontological status and trans-historical nature of Prophet Muḥammad as a timeless figure as well as central feature of Islamic civilisation as understood and venerated by Muslims. It presents critique on the misrepresentation of the Holy Prophet’s noble character resulting from some modernist interpretations influenced by modern scientific method that deviates from sound reasoning from Islām’s perspective on certain aspects of the Holy Prophet’s nature. A special emphasis is placed on the moral leadership as well as great ethical quality of the Holy Prophet that raised people who brought forth the Islamic civilisation into fruition. Re-defining the Age of the Holy Prophet to be the Golden Age of Islām, this essay proposes the nature of Islamic Civilisation as a Virtuous Civilisation, the culmination of the Holy Prophet’s virtuous character. Finally, comparing modern characterisation of Western civilisation as industrial-technological civilisation and recent effort by China to become an ecological civilisation, it concludes that Virtuous Civilisation is the current imperative for Muslims today alongside re-Islamising Muslim thought in a collectively intelligent and progressive manner with the Holy Prophet’s age and its moral and ethical quality of social perfection as the reference point.
A-polynomial for some family of caveman graphs
Authors: Ramane Harishchandra , Patil Daneshwari
Published: November 2023

The caveman graph is a graph formed by modifying a set of isolated k-cliques (or caves) by removing one edge from each clique and using it to connect to a neighboring clique along a central cycle such that all n cliques form a single unbroken loop. Caveman graph containing n-copies of k-cliques is denoted as, (n,k)-caveman graph. For a graph G, the A-matrix is defined as, A(G)=[aij] in which aij=1 if vertices vi and vj are adjacent; and 0 otherwise. The polynomial associated with A-matrix is the A-polynomial. In this work, we study A-polynomial for some family of caveman graphs.
Common fixed point theorems in S-metric spaces involving control function
Authors: Saluja Gurucharan Singh
Published: November 2023

The aim of this paper is to prove some common fixed point theorems for the pair of weakly compatible self-mappings involving control function in the framework of S-metric spaces. Furthermore, we provide some consequences as corollaries of the main results. Moreover, we give illustrative examples in support of the results. The results presented in this paper generalize, extend, unify and enrich several previously published results from the existing literature.
Transportation inequalities for mean-field neutral stochastic functional differential equation driven by a fractional Brownian motion
Authors: Hajji Salah , Lahmoudi Ahmed , Lakhel El Hassan
Published: November 2023

In this paper we demonstrate the uniqueness and existence of a mild solution for a mean-field neutral stochastic differential equation that involves finite delay. The equation is driven by a fractional Brownian motion with Hurst parameter H>1/2 in a Hilbert space. Additionally, we establish the transportation inequalities for the law of the mild solution, with respect to the uniform distance.
MODELAGEM AMBIENTAL DE ÁREAS SUSCETÍVEIS À INUNDAÇÃO E AOS MOVIMENTOS DE MASSA:
Authors: Ferreira André Barbosa Ribeiro , Zacharias Andréa Aparecida , Fonseca Bráulio Magalhães , Cardozo Francielle Silva , Zucherato Bruno
Published: November 2023

Nas últimas décadas, houve um aumento significativo do número de desastres ocasionados por inundações e movimentos de massa em ambientes urbanos, reforçando a necessidade da prevenção como política pública de planejamento territorial, urbano e de gestão de riscos. Diante disso, este trabalho objetiva apresentar uma proposta metodológica para a identificação de áreas suscetíveis a esses processos, adotando como área de estudo-piloto a cidade de São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais (Brasil). A metodologia parte da utilização do Modelo Numérico de Terreno para a elaboração dos índices morfométricos de Concentração de Rugosidade, Hack, Densidade de Drenagem e Hipsometria, os quais foram justapostos por meio da Álgebra de Mapas, conforme sua relação com os processos supracitados. O processo resultou em dois modelos passíveis de utilização no planejamento urbano, sendo um de suscetibilidade à inundação, e outro, a movimentos de massa. Ambos foram validados e apresentaram pertinência com o meio físico e os registros de ocorrência identificados.
Assessment of Salivary Glands as Reservoirs of SARS-CoV-2 and the Contagiousness of Saliva in Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients: Is Delta Variant More Contagious?
Authors: Savojbolaghchi Khiabani Kazem , Neisi Niloofar , Raiesian Shahrokh , Sina Houman , Amirzade-Iranaq Mohammad Hosein
Published: November 2023

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection transmits when aerosols or droplets containing the virus are inhaled or come directly into contact, mainly in close contact with an infected person. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the role of the salivary glands in the secretion of SARS-CoV-2-infected saliva and determine the contagiousness of saliva in asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study between March 2021 and March 2022, 85 asymptomatic COVID-19 individuals with positive nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swabs were recruited. The SARS-CoV-2 cycle threshold (Ct) value was investigated in concomitant nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS), saliva, and pure saliva (collected directly from the salivary duct opening) using Real Time-PCR assay. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 23), and a p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The saliva Ct-value was the lowest (the highest viral load) for Delta (29.82 ± 4.66), Omicron (32.75 ± 4.82), and Alpha (36.83 ± 4.8) variants, respectively. Delta-infected saliva and pure saliva revealed the strongest correlation (correlation coefficient = 0.971, P < 0.001). Saliva Ct-value was significantly lower in Delta- (P < 0.001) and Omicron- (P = 0.012) infected patients than in Alpha-infected patients. The pure saliva Ct-value was significantly lower (P = 0.014) in Delta samples (30.13 ± 4.51). Asymptomatic Alpha- and Omicron-infected patients revealed significantly lower NPS Ct-value (30.52 ± 4.02 and 29.44 ± 3.34) than the saliva (36.83 ± 4.8 and 32.75 ± 4.82). Conclusions: The major salivary glands secrete SARS-CoV-2-infected saliva in nearly all Delta-infected and most Omicron-infected asymptomatic individuals. Although the transmission process is complex, saliva droplets and aerosols seem to have a higher contagiousness potential in individuals infected with the Delta variant.
Physical and geometric problems of deformation of non-linear plates and bearing shells
Authors:   Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Sadigov Ismayil
Published: November 2023

Xülasə. Məqalədə lövhələrin və yatıq qabıqların materialının fiziki və həndəsi qeyri – xəttiliyini nəzərə almaqla deformasiya məsələlərinə baxılır.Qoyulan məsələlərin həlli üçün energetik üsuldan istifadə olunur. Bu halda materialın fiziki qeyri – xəttiliyi kubik kik həddli parabola şəklində qəbul olunur: solda bir həddli gərginliklər və sağdaiki həddli deformasiyalar (birinci tərtibli və üçüncü tərtibli). Belə asılılıq deformasiya diaqramının simmetrikliyini təmin edir. Mühüm üstünlük həm də ondan ibarətdir ki, bu düsturla hesablanan xüsusi potensial enerjinin ifadəsinə deformasiyaların qiymətləri cüt tərtibli şəkildə daxildirlər. Bununla əlaqədar mürəkkəb gərgin halda məsələnin həllini qapalı şəkildə alınması mümkün olur.
EFFUSIVE CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS: HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE WITH CARDIAC TAMPONADE
Authors: Sukanto Wega , Tangkilisan Adrian , Tamburian Christa , Stefanus Gufi George
Published: November 2023

Constrictive-effusive pericarditis (ECP) is a rare syndrome but is gaining increasing attention in the classification of pericardial diseases. The aim of this research is to identify the differences in clinical symptoms between constrictive pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, blood pressure, heart rate, and other symptoms. We report the case of a 67-year-old man who had exertional dyspnea, lack of energy, fatigue, and pleuritic chest pain for the past 6 months. X-rays showed pericardial effusion and pericardial thickening with calcification indicating constrictive pericarditis. Echocardiographic examination also revealed similar findings. The patient then underwent pericardiectomy, during which the pericardial effusion was evacuated. However, after this procedure, cardiac contractions were still limited, underlying the constrictive process. This case illustrates the complexity in differentiating constrictive pericarditis from cardiac tamponade and the importance of accurate diagnosis in the management of this pericardial disease. In this case report, we discuss the clinical findings, diagnostic measures, and management implications in a patient with overt constrictive pericarditis.
Through Aristotelian Lenses, Potential Reforms of the Leveraged Buyout Model
Authors: Nielsen Richard P. , Hood Elizabeth A. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: November 2023

The overall objectives of this article are to help the reader see and understand through Aristotelian lenses: (1) positive and negative aspects of the Leveraged Buyout (LBO) business model; and, (2) how LBO practices can be reformed so as to retain positives and reduce negatives. Aristotelian lenses considered are: wealth acquisition through wealth expansion, wealth creation, and wealth transfers; distributive and corrective justice; and, a dialectic analytic process of retaining positives, reducing negatives, and reforming. Key net positive wealth expansion aspects of the model are discussed with respect to: profitability for the owners, managers, and investors of LBO firms; potential productivity improvements on the cost and revenue sides; and, potentially greater credit availability. Negative wealth transfer and destruction aspects with respect to: a relatively high rate of bankruptcies in some countries and in economic downturns; LBO firm gains without responsibility for losses; wealth transfers from employees, creditors, ordinary vs “carried interest” taxpayers; and, damaged wealth expansion and creation capabilities of acquired organizations are discussed. Potential reforms that could reduce negatives, retain positives, and reform the model are discussed.
Factors Affecting Treatment Compliance of Patients With COPD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Doğru Sibel , Fakılı Füsun , Aytaç Sema , Sezgi Cengizhan , Taylan Mahşuk , Bayram Nazan Gülhan , Uyar Meral
Published: November 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of difficulties experienced in the follow-up and treatment during the Coronavirus 2019 pandemic (COVID-19p), which included COVID-19 phobia and depression, on treatment compliance in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Methods: This study included 123 patients with COPD. The COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS) were used to assess the patients.
Results: The mean age of patients with COPD was 64.56 ± 9.31 years. It was determined that our patients did not maintain regular outpatient follow-up mostly because of the fear of COVID-19 transmission (78.8%). Overall, 24% of our patients showed treatment noncompliance. A statistically significant relationship was found between COPD stages B and D and treatment compliance (p=0.01). Patients with frequent emergency department admissions (p = 0.01) and those with high BDI (p = 0.01) and C19P-S (p = 0.02) scores during the pandemic were found to have reduced treatment compliance.
Conclusion: Patients with COPD with COVID-19 phobia, and depression had reduced treatment compliance. İt is necessary to be aware of these conditions and to plan appropriate interventions.
Predictive Effects of Platelet Indices in Cirrhotic Patients with or without Portal Vein Thrombosis
Authors: Araz Filiz , Soydaş Barış
Published: November 2023

Objective: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common finding in liver cirrhosis.  Besides low portal blood flow, thrombophilia, bacterial translocation and endotoxemia, platelets which are considered as important source of prothrombotic agents may play a role in thrombotic events in cirrhosis. Large platelets have been reported to have numerous granules that result in greater thrombotic and proinflammatory activity. We aimed to define the role of platelet indices in PVT among cirrhotic patients.
Method: Cirrhotic patients admitted to Gastroenterology Clinic and having a dynamic radiological examination were assessed retrospectively. Demographic and laboratory findings were recorded including platelet distribution width (PDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV). Severity of cirrhosis was assessed with MELD (Model for End Stage Liver Disease) and Child-Pugh-Turcotte (CPT) scores
Results: Study included 255 patients. Mean age was 60.6±10.2 years. 41.6% of patients were female. 50 (19.6%) patients had PVT. Patients with PVT did not differed from those without PVT in age, gender and presence of diabetes mellitus. Median platelet count was lower in patients with PVT (100 (22-370) vs 79,5 (22-573), p: 0,033). Mean MPV and PDW levels were similar between PVT and non-PVT groups (p >0.05). Although median MELD scores did not differ between groups, median CPT scores were significantly higher in PVT compared to non-PVT group (p:0,027).
Conclusion: Cirrhotic patients with PVT had more prominent thrombocytopenia, but similar MPV and PDW levels compared to those without PVT.
Temporary residential architecture for construction workers
Authors:   , Srisuthipruth Mitree
Published: November 2023

Workers’ living quarters, or so-called “campsites”, are temporary residences provided by the contractors. According to various researchers, typical problems encountered in the campsites include heat, poor ventilation in the houses, insufficient space, poor smell, mosquitos and disturbing neighbours. These problems cause an unhealthy environment for the residents. The objective of this thesis is to remodel the “Lumpini Township Rangsit-Klong 1” construction workers campsite according to the workers’ daily activities for 1,000 residents for at least three years to improve their living quality. In this thesis, the campsite is thought of as a community that is made up of the construction workers. The author prioritises the problem concerning the lack of storage space. The storage issue cannot simply be solved by adding a cabinet because the cabinet itself takes up spaces on the floor. Such storage is also difficult to move and may obstruct activities in the residential unit. The author believes that without adding any furniture, the architecture itself can provide an appropriate space to improve storage methods. As a result, this thesis provides a design proposal to improve the campsite consisting of a remodelled design of the main facilities and a master plan for the whole campsite.
Gene Expression Analysis And Recombinant Defensins Production Of Rice Oryza Sativa L.
Authors:   , Weerawanich Kamonwan
Published: November 2023

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small cysteine-rich peptides which generally contain less than 100 amino acid residues. They have a non-specific antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi by invading their cell membranes. Defensin (DEF) represents a group of AMPs in plants including rice Oryza sativa L. Previously, rice DEF7 (OsDEF7) and rice DEF8 (OsDEF8) were heterologously produced in bacteria exhibiting a growth inhibitory effect against several phytopathogens. In this study, both DEFs were cloned and analysed for gene expression patterns using quantitative RT-PCR in Thai jasmine rice, Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica cv. KDML105 comparing to the results of those Japanese rice Oryza sativa L. ssp. japonica. Although the nucleotide sequences of both genes in the two cultivars show 100% identity and similar gene expression pattern at the examined developmental stages was observed, their expression levels were shown to be different between organs. Upon Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae infection in rice leaves, both OsDEFs showed high upregulation at 8 days post-infection suggesting their involvement in pathogen defense. In addition, in silico analysis also demonstrated that the expression levels of these two OsDEFs were affected by abiotic stress including drought, cold, imbibition, anoxia, and dehydration. Using GFP fusion approach, OsDEFs were demonstrated to localize to the extracellular compartment. However, the recombinant OsDEFs cannot be detected in culture medium when expressed in the hairy roots of Nicotiana benthamiana and tobacco BY-2 suspension cells. Subsequently, transiently expression of these peptides in N. benthamiana leaves was performed by agroinfiltration and in planta inhibitory activity of these proteins was tested. Even though the low levels of these proteins were detected in the leaves, both recombinant proteins exhibited in planta inhibitory activity against phytopatogens, Xanthomonas campestris pv. glycines. These results suggested that these peptides might be exploited further for disease control and N. benthamiana could be used as an alternative host for screening other antimicrobial peptides.
The role of Alu methylation and physiologic-replication independent-endogenous DNA double strand breaks (phy-RIND-EDSBs) on genomic instability prevention
Authors:   , Patchsung Maturada
Published: November 2023

Here, we aimed to study the epigenetic marks involving genomic instability, a common event in aging. We focused on two epigenetic marks. First is methylation of Alu element, commonly studied IRS which was proposed to associate with aging characteristics. Second is endogenous DNA double strand breaks (EDSBs), which one of the genomic instability mechanisms in non-dividing cells, change in homeostasis during aging. First, a negative correlation between the methylation of Alu in the blood-derived DNA and endogenous DNA damages was found in healthy people. Then we used siRNA-Alu to direct Alu element in human immortalized cell lines and human diploid fibroblasts. Increase in Alu methylation level was observed in cells with siRNA-Alu transfection. The de novo methylation induced by siRNA-Alu was sequence specific and sustainable. Moreover, the Increasing level of Alu methylation induced by siRNA-Alu depended on siRNA binding sites having insertion or deletion and percent identity value. Interestingly, Alu methylation altered celluar phenotypes. Hypermethylated Alu cells proliferated faster than control cells, lower endogenous DNA damages and more resist to DNA damage agents. Therefore, we proposed that siRNA-Alu promoting Alu methylation has high potential to prevent genomic instability. In the same way, in regular physiologic condition, a eukaryote relieves tension of the genome by maintaining a different kind of EDSBs, called physiologic replication independent EDSBs (phy-RIND-EDSBs). In this study, genome-wide EDSB PCR and high throughput sequencing were used to quantify sequence and classify RIND-EDSBs to explore a mechanism of how genomic instability occurs and induces senescence in non-dividing cells. We discovered a reduction of phy-RIND-EDSBs, DSB repair defect and production and retention of pathologic RIND-EDSBs (path-RIND-EDSBs) in aging cells. Path-RIND-EDSBs can occur spontaneously, and they induce the global repair of EDSBs, including phy-RIND-EDSBs. Alternately, lowered numbers of phy-RIND-EDSBs increase a generation of path-RIND-EDSBs. Accompany with DSB repair defects, path-RIND-EDSBs are retained and reduce viability in chronologically aging cells. These evidences indicated that phy-RIND-EDSBs play an epigenetic role in preventing genomic instability due to the generation and retention of path-RIND-EDSBs. As a result, taken together, Alu methylation and phy-RIND-EDSB may be used as a target to reduce genomic instability to prevent celluar aging.