bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reserves of productive water in the soil for growing winter wheat
Authors: Makuch Ya. P. , Remeniuk S. O. , Riznyk V. M. , Bondar S. O. , Vlasenko S. I. , Kopchuk K. M.
Published: November 2023

An analysis of the productive water reserves in the soil at the time of sowing and harvesting of winter wheat cultivated after different preceding crops was carried out. The worst conditions for the water accumulation in the 0–30 cm, 0–50 cm, and 0–100 cm soil layers were created after pea for grain — 5.3 mm, 8.7 mm, and 21.6 mm, respectively, in the soil layers; after soybean — 6.0 mm, 11.7 mm and 28.1 mm, respectively; corn for silage — 4.5 mm, 7.4 mm and 13.3 mm, respectively. Earthing the rye and oat mix and green manure made it possible to accumulate 32.9 mm and 29.9 mm of productive water reserve in the 0–100 cm layer, which can be explained by the earlier clearance of the field before the time of sowing winter wheat. In the link of crop rotation with bare fallow, the reserve of productive water in the 0–100 cm soil layer were the highest and amounted to 74.4 mm, which exceeded the link with corn for silage 5.6 times, with pea for grain and perennial grasses 2.6 and 3.4 times. In the link with soybean, the reserve of productive water in the 0–100 cm soil layer amounted to 28.1 mm, which can be explained by the low yield of this crop in this zone. It should also be taken into account that of all the studied preceding crops, soybean is harvested the latest; therefore, it is not always possible to prepare the soil well for sowing winter wheat. During the period of harvesting winter wheat, the reserve of productive water in the soil depended less on preceding crop. At the same time, in the 0–100 cm soil layer, the highest reserves of productive water were formed in the of crop rotation links with bare fallow — 41.1 mm, perennial grasses — 33.6 mm, vetch and oat mix for green manure and green fodder — 29.3 and 31.4 mm, respectively; the lowest — in the links with pea for grain, soybean and corn for silage: 26.5, 26.9, and 24.9 mm, respectively. The yield of winter wheat in the link with bare fallow was 6.52 t/ha, which by 0.80–0.99 t/ha exceeded the other links of crop rotation.
Effect of Non-Financial Incentives on Employee Performance: A Study of (Birs) Makuirdi, Benue State Nigeria
Authors: Aja David Okpabi , Tanko Anthony Lawa , Papka Simon , Ijuwo Joy Aricha
Published: November 2023

This article examined the impact of non-financial incentives on employee performance: A study by BIRS Makurdi Benue State. The aim of the study was to achieve the following objectives. A study by BIRS Makurdi, Benue State aims to determine the impact of non-financial incentives on employee performance. The study focused on BIRS Makurdi staff in Benue State, which has a population of 449. The Taro Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size, resulting in a sample size of 499. First-hand information was used for the study. The main data collection tool used was a questionnaire. Using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were used to test the developed hypotheses (SPSS 21). Tables and simple percentages were used to present the raw data extracted from the primary source. Employee recognition with a beta coefficient of -0.192, training and development with a beta coefficient of 0.946 and career advancement with a beta coefficient of -0.025 were found to have significant and non-significant effects on employee performance in BIRS Makurdi Benue- Country. Conclusion: At BIRS Makurdi, Benue State, this study experimentally examined the impact of non-financial incentives on employee performance. The study concludes that non-financial incentive strategies significantly improved employee performance at BIRS Makurdi in Benue State in line with the findings.
A Biblical Comparison of Noah’s Drunkenness and Adam and Eve’s Fall in the Book of Genesis
Authors: Lemos Jose Pereira
Published: November 2023

The book of Genesis is known as the book of origins. It’s often referred to as one of the five books of Moses or the Pentateuch. Scholars have written many articles and essays about the book of Genesis. While reading the book of Genesis, the researcher discovered some similarities or relationships between Adam and Eve’s fall and the story of the drunkenness of Noah. As will be seen in this study, this comparative study is crucial in understanding more about and the entire narrative of the Torah. This includes the story of the descendants of Shem and their conflict with the children of Ham. The purpose of this article, therefore, is to derive lessons from Noah’s drunkenness and Adam and Eves fall by closely looking into their similarities and differences.
Распознавание изображений с помощью искусственного интеллекта
Authors: Хроль Е. В. , Шаронова К. С.
Published: November 2023

В статье ставится задача рассмотрения процесса распознавания изображений с помощью сверточных нейронных сетей. Распознавание изображений — это ключевой компонент компьютерного зрения, который наделяет систему способностью распознавать и понимать объекты, места, людей, язык и поведение на цифровых изображениях. Системы с поддержкой компьютерного зрения используют алгоритмы распознавания изображений на основе данных для обслуживания широкого спектра приложений. В работе проведен анализ структуры рынка применения самых распространённых биометрических технологий в разных сферах бизнеса на отечественном рынке, а также сравнение с мировым рынком. Задача включает в себя рассмотрения сложностей, с которыми сталкивается машина при получении изображения для обработки, которые возможно отследить с помощью кривых обучения. Кривые обучения - отличный диагностический инструмент для определения смещения и дисперсии в контролируемом алгоритме машинного обучения.  Поэтому понимание природы ошибок в обучении искусственного интеллекта в процессе распознавания изображений является необходимым знанием в современном мир, так как оно помогает избежать этапа повторного переобучения выборки.
The Roots of Feminist Theory in the Philosophy of Plato
Authors: Taslimi Saeideh , Davar Mohamad Mahdi
Published: November 2023

Plato is among the most influential philosophers in the course of history, and the range of his ideas about different issues makes other scholars impressed. Considering his various views on varied subjects, one can argue that many ideas of the thinkers originated from Plato’s ideas in the contemporary world. Plato, in different positions, discussed women and their equality with men, especially in Republic Book V. The study of the ideas makes one suppose that the book explores the roots of feminist theory. In Book V, Plato deals with the equality of women and men related to learning different issues and positions. Besides, he has discussed the children-sharing system resulting in the elimination of the private family system. Plato’s opinions are highly disputed; on the one hand, his ideas are considered feminist, and on the other hand, however, they are seen with no relation to feminist philosophy. The present paper aims to judge opinions related to women in the Republic Book V.
DO CAOS A EX-SISTÊNCIA: UMA ABORDAGEM DA FILOSOFIA EXISTENCIALISTA
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Macêdo da Silva Lima Raimunda
Published: November 2023

Este artigo, tem por objetivo analisar a importância da Filosofia Existencialista, já que a ex-istência humana se tornara uma questão filosófica e é a partir das vivências, das escolhas que os sujeitos fazem ao longo de suas vidas, que é construída a essência humana. Dado os desdobramentos na inquietude do SER, em compreender as dimensões existenciais da vida, em virtude da angústia, do desespero, do absurdo, da facticidade, da autenticidade, da liberdade e da morte, debruçamos sobre a compreensão desses dilemas como necessários a evolução existencial. Além disso, abordaremos o papel da psicanálise e da psicoterapia nas abordagens da Filosofia Existencial. A relevância social deste trabalho se justifica pelo fato de estarmos vivenciando uma realidade mundial marcada pelos dilemas da ex-sistência, que tem afetado boa parte da população, principalmente dos jovens, que procuram encontrar o sentido da vida, carregando o peso da existência presente nos dilemas vivenciados, com a necessidade de projetar-se para o futuro, na busca de sentido e dimensão.   Por outro lado, utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica exploratória, por meio de artigos científicos, anais em revistas, informações jornalísticas e outros documentos legais que pudessem alicerçar os estudos.  Em suma, as análises abordadas evidenciam uma necessidade urgente de compreensão da ex-sistência, como um processo fenomenológico e empírico, pois a base da proposta existencialista é analisar o ser humano em seu todo e não dividido em aspectos internos (sua mente, cognição e sentimentos) e externos (seu corpo, comportamento e ações).
KELL: A Kernel-Embedded Local Learning for Data-Intensive Modeling
Authors: Luo Changtong
Published: November 2023

Kernel methods are widely used in machine learning. They introduce a nonlinear transformation to achieve a linearization effect: using linear methods to solve nonlinear problems. However, typical kernel methods like Gaussian process regression suffer from a memory consumption issue for data-intensive modeling: the memory required by the algorithms increases rapidly with the growth of data, limiting their applicability. Localized methods can split the training data into batches and largely reduce the amount of data used each time, thus effectively alleviating the memory pressure. This paper combines the two approaches by embedding kernel functions into local learning methods and optimizing algorithm parameters including the local factors, model orders. This results in the kernel-embedded local learning (KELL) method. Numerical studies show that compared with kernel methods like Gaussian process regression, KELL can significantly reduce memory requirements for complex nonlinear models. And compared with other non-kernel methods, KELL demonstrates higher prediction accuracy.
 
Received: 20 July 2023 | Revised: 21 September 2023 | Accepted: 1 November 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Bioética en sentido amplio, derechos humanos y derechos de la naturaleza
Authors: Villa Fontecha Germán Humberto
Published: November 2023

La grave problemática socioambiental que atraviesa el planeta a causa del cam- bio climático, la contaminación y la degradación de los ecosistemas, obliga a un fuerte cuestionamiento ante la forma en que se ha estructurado la relación hu- mano-naturaleza en la modernidad occidental. Resulta necesario repensar esta relación en clave de reintegración y de compromiso ético con todas las formas de vida, desde el ejercicio de una racionalidad dialéctica. Para tal fin, se requie- re construir un nuevo marco conceptual de entendimiento de dicha relación, dentro del cual el enfoque bioético en sentido amplio tendría un papel central, pues permitiría la formulación de imperativos universales como el de Fritz Jahr, orientados a la protección de la vida por encima de la distinción entre especies. Este nuevo marco de entendimiento conduciría, al aterrizarse en el campo del derecho, a renovar la fundamentación de ciertos derechos humanos entendidos como derechos de la naturaleza.
Patterns of variation in wing venation of Iberian Cordulegaster boltonii (Donovan, 1807) (Odonata: Cordulegastridae)
Authors: Ferreira Nunes Luisa , Santamaría Tomás , Casanueva Patricia , Sánchez-Sastre Luis Fernando , Ferreras-Romero Manuel , Romero Ángel , Campos Francisco , Hernández Ángeles
Published: November 2023

Some structural characters, such as wing venation, have been used in odonates to differentiate taxa. In Cordulegaster boltonii, a species widely distributed throughout the western Palaearctic, the main characteristics of its wing venation have not been quantified until now. A six-variable analysis of wing venation (number of antenodal and postnodal cross-veins, number of cells in the anal triangle and in the anal loop) in specimens from several European countries was carried out. The results showed that: (a) females had a greater number of transversal veins and cells in the anal loop than males; (b) the values of these four variables were significantly lower in males from the Iberian Peninsula than in those from elsewhere; (c) within the Iberian Peninsula two groups of populations can be distinguished: one covers the north and the other the rest of the peninsula, the latter with two subgroups, one in the centre and one in the south and east. The number of cells in the anal loop is a valid variable for analyzing geographic differences in this species.
Sensory Processing Preferences in an Adult Acute Mental Health Setting: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kozidis Stacia , Jacobson Jessica
Published: November 2023

Importance: Sensory processing patterns may inform mental health diagnosis–specific treatment plans.

Objective: To compare sensory processing preferences of patients admitted with depression and substance use disorder diagnoses.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Acute inpatient mental health center.

Participants: Patients ages 18 to 64 yr with a primary diagnosis of depression or substance use disorder who completed the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP).

Outcomes and Measures: Comparison of AASP quadrant scores between subgroups.

Results: Participants (n = 211; M age = 33.8 yr) had a primary diagnosis of depression (n = 121; 57%) or substance use disorder (n = 90; 43%). The depression and substance use disorder groups yielded the following AASP quadrant scores, respectively: low registration, Ms = 38.2 and 34.3 (SDs = 9.4 and 8.0), p = .002; sensation seeking, Ms = 46.8 and 50.6 (SDs = 8.1 and 9.1), p = .002; sensory sensitivity, Ms = 43.4 and 39.8 (SDs = 10.3 and 9.9), p = .013; and sensation avoiding, Ms = 45.6 and 40.1 (SDs = 9.5 and 10.3), p < .001. These differences persisted when scores were normalized against standard population scores. The majority with a primary diagnosis of depression ranked “more/much more than most” for low registration (69; 57.0%), sensory sensitivity (61; 50.4%), and sensation avoiding (79; 65.3%). Those with a primary diagnosis of SUD ranked most frequently as “similar to most” in all quadrants.

Conclusions and Relevance: Sensory processing preferences differ by primary mental health diagnosis and may provide insight into treatment planning.

What This Article Adds: This study identifies differences in sensory processing between patients with a primary diagnosis of depression and those with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder, suggesting that clinical interventions should account for sensory preferences. Providing appropriate sensory experiences (sensory room, sensory boxes, etc.) may allow patients to function at an optimal level by improving their ability to self-regulate emotions and behaviors.
Evaluation of Central Nervous System Acting Effects of Citrus Peel Essential Oils Extracted Using Enzyme Technology on Rodent Models
Authors:   Chemistry Department, DAV (P.G.) College, Dehradun, UK., India, Saxena Shikha , Parcha Versha ,   Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences, Manduwala, Dehradun, UK., India
Published: November 2023

Abstract-There is growing evidence of measurable effects of essential oils in animal brains and so more clinical research is required to validate their influence on the human central nervous system. This will enable us to discover essential oil-based drugs for treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety etc. Several methods have been developed to obtain oil from oil-rich plant materials using aqueous enzymatic methods. By using enzymes to mediate the extraction, it is possible to maintain mild conditions and effect superior extraction. The enzymes such as cellulase, hemicellulase, pectinase and protease are the most favourable enzymes for degrading the cell wall in oilseeds to loosen oil sacs embedded in the seed structures. Reduced equipment costs and energy consumption are also potentially possible, since oil and protein may be recovered simultaneously Therefore, the present study is proposed on quality and quantity enhancement of essential oils from citrus peel waste through enzymatic intervention and evaluates their effect on the central nervous system in Rodent Models. As an attempt to obtain the essential oil through hydro distillation HD and hydro distillation enzyme assisted HDEA was carried out. Several experiments have been conducted to determine the optimal process parameters for both methods, i.e., substrate to solvent ratio, extraction temperature, extraction time,enzyme loading, and incubation time etc. to Obtain essential oil from citrus peel collected from the local market of Dehradun. Total yield and physical characteristics like specific Gravity, viscosity, refractive index, acid, Saponification, iodine no etc. were compared. Both samples of oil CA-1 and CA-2 were further screened for their effect on Central Nervous System on the rodent model. Result indicated HDEAnot only improved yield but also has sustainably stimulant effect on the central nervous system as compared to HD.
Inhibiting Effect of Moroccan Medicinal Plants on Oxalo-calcic Calculations in vitro
Authors:   Laboratoire d'immunologie et biodiversité, Département de biologie, Faculté des sciences Ain  Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc, Guedmioui Aouatif , El Faqer Othman ,   Laboratoire d'immunologie et biodiversité, Département de biologie, Faculté des sciences Ain  Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc, ELAmrani Abdelaziz ,   Laboratoire Synthèse Organique, Extraction et Valorisation, Faculté des Sciences Ain Chock,  Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc., Rais Samira ,   Laboratoire d'immunologie et biodiversité, Département de biologie, Faculté des sciences Ain  Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc, Dakir Mohamed ,   Laboratoire Synthèse Organique, Extraction et Valorisation, Faculté des Sciences Ain Chock,  Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc., Elmakssoudi Abdelhakim ,   Laboratoire Synthèse Organique, Extraction et Valorisation, Faculté des Sciences Ain Chock,  Hassan II University of Casablanca, Maroc.
Published: November 2023

Abstract- The aim of this work is to study the inhibitory effect of some Moroccan medicinal plants: parsley, nettle, oregano and corn beard on the crystallization of oxalocalcium urinary stones under experimental conditions which simulate the urinary environment (physiological concentrations in calcium and oxalate, temperature and pH). The experimental tests were followed by the turbidimetric method using UV-Visible Model SP8-400 spectrophotometry, the response of which restores the concentration of calcium oxalate. The results showed that the potassium and magnesium ions which constitute the main elements of these plants compete with the calcium ions in order to combine with the oxalate ions. All the competitive reactions reflecting the affinities of the different ions towards each other contribute to the observed overall inhibition of the crystallization of calcium oxalate.
Kreativität und Flexibilität im Fokus
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: November 2023

Als Hersteller eines breiten Spektrums unterschiedlicher Premium-Verpackungen und Displays war Weisert + Daur für Bobst ein idealer Partner für den Beta-Test der neuen Bogen-Bogen-Kaschiermaschine Novastar. Das Highlight der Maschine ist das Gapro Nano-Leimwerk. Dieses reduziert signifikant den Klebstoffverbrauch in der Bogenkaschierung – bei gleichzeitig hoher Produktivität und Kaschierqualität.
Handels-CIOs begeistern sich für KI und Teamgeist
Authors: Rode Jörg
Published: November 2023

Die zunehmende Bedeutung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) und IT insgesamt für den Erfolg von Handelsunternehmen war eins der großen Themen der Technologie-Tage des EHI diese Woche.
Self-Checkout breitet sich rasant aus
Authors: Giuri Maurizio
Published: November 2023

Händler lassen ihre Kundschaft immer öfter selbst Scannen. Besonders stark wächst das Angebot von SB-Kassen. Aber auch das mobile Self-Scanning per Handy, Profiscanner oder Smart-Trolley kommt inzwischen laut EHI sehr viel häufiger zum Einsatz.
Mehrwegverpackungen können sich im Onlinehandel lohnen
Authors: Holst Alexander , Orlov Alisa
Published: November 2023

Die EU-Verpackungsverordnung samt fester Mehrwegquoten stellen Onlinehändler vor Herausforderungen. Wichtige Faktoren sind die Nutzungszyklen sowie eine hohe Kundenakzeptanz.
„Die Industrie hat bereits viel getan, das wird völlig ignoriert“
Authors: Konrad Jörg
Published: November 2023

Das Kinder-Lebensmittel-Werbegesetz von Ernährungsminister Cem Özdemir ist nach wie vor stark umstritten. Übergewicht werde dadurch eher nicht bekämpft – aber die deutsche Medienvielfalt, warnt die OWM.
Kunststoffrecycler vermelden Interesse an regulatorischem Beistand
Authors: Wenzel Horst
Published: November 2023

Die Kunststoffrecycler haben ihre Produktionskapazität seit 2018 verdoppelt. Von eingebrochenen Marktpreisen bedrängt, hält die Branche jetzt politische Protektion für angebracht.
Die Normalisierung des Speiseölmarkts
Authors: Hillemeyer Judit
Published: November 2023

Mit dem Überfall Russlands auf die Ukraine brach der Export von Sonnenblumenöl ein. In der Folge wurde österreichisches Rapso-Öl ein rares Gut. Jetzt hoffen alle auf eine Normalisierung der Märkte.
Düngeverordnung in der Verbändeanhörung
Authors: Pehl Patrick
Published: November 2023

Berlin. In einer öffentlichen Anhörung des Landwirtschaftsausschusses im Bundestag wurden acht Sachverständige geladen, um die Auswirkungen und Notwendigkeiten der vorgeschlagenen Gesetzesänderungen zu beleuchten. Die Diskussion zeigte eine Diskrepanz zwischen politischen Zielsetzungen und landwirtschaftlicher Praxis.
Nicht mehr wegzudenken
Authors: Walch Holger
Published: November 2023

Frankfurt a.M. Mit teilflächenspezifischem bis punktgenauem Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln lassen sich die Aufwandmengen an Pflanzenschutzmitteln deutlich verringern, ohne dass dies zulasten des Wirkungsgrades der Mittel oder der Quantität und Qualität der Ernten geht.
Effect of Devolved Financial Planning on Health Care Service Delivery in Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital
Authors: Muthomi Paul Mutwiri , Mwangi Dr. Judy
Published: November 2023

The Kenyan constitution of 2010 established a decentralized structure of government that upholds health as a fundamental right for every individual. Additionally, it specifies the national governments and county governments’ responsibilities for providing health services as well as the guidelines that should guide their delivery. It became imperative to address the administration, planning, and management of health services in response to the changes after the first general elections held in accordance with the Kenyan constitution (2010) and the establishment of County Governments. Notably, numerous Counties have been plagued with colossal problems including strikes, corruption, and delayed wages that have contributed to subpar service delivery, among other things. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of devolved governance on health care service delivery in Meru teaching and referral hospital in Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of devolved financial planning on health care service delivery in Meru teaching and referral hospital, to assess the effect of devolved heath infrastructure on health care service delivery in Meru teaching and referral hospital, to explore the effect of devolved staffing on health care service delivery in Meru teaching and referral hospital and to examine the effect of Policy Framework on service delivery in Meru teaching and referral hospital. The study was based on tanahashi health model and soufflé theory of 1995, and it employed a descriptive research design with a mixed methods targeting 1996 participants comprising of health care workers, at MTReH, outpatient patients visiting the facility, and members of the Meru County Assembly. The study adopted a stratified sampling forming 10 Statas of the respondents, a simple random sampling was subjected to the respondents in their respective Statas to pick the study participant. The study utilized questionnaires for various departments in the hospital and the MCA, interview guide for hospital administrator and CEO and a focus group discussion with the patients for data collection purposes. SPSS version 28 was used to analyze the coded data. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. Descriptive statistics was presented inform of Mean, frequencies and standard deviations while regression and moment correlation was used for inferential statistics, data presentation was done by use of figures and tables
Synthesis, characterization of Ca (OH)2: TiO2 nanocomposite and evaluation of its antimicrobial efficacy
Authors: Hussein Taha Jenan
Published: November 2023

Introduction and Aim: Root canal treatment is a dental operation that entails the extraction of the compromised tooth pulp tissue, sterilization of the root canal system, and subsequent filling with an inert substance. To mitigate the potential for bacterial infections and subsequent difficulties, it is customary for patients to receive a prescription for antibiotics prior to undergoing a root canal procedure. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Ca(OH)2: TiO2 nanoparticles as a potential substitute for antibiotics in root canal therapies, while also investigating their antibacterial properties against specific infections.
 
Materials and Methods: Ca (OH)2: TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized chemically using calcium hydroxide and varying concentrations of titanium oxide powder by a sol-gel process. The Ca (OH)2: TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized was characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FT-IR), and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The antibacterial activity of the synthesized nanoparticles was evaluated against pathogens Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans spp.) by gel diffusion method.
 
Results:  FE-SEM analysis indicated that the Ca (OH)2: TiO2 composite material exhibited an amorphous structure, characterized by a particle size measuring 25.88 nm. But FTIR was focused on the spectral region between 4000 and 450 cm-1. The absorption spectra of nanoparticles composed of titanium dioxide consistently displayed a prominent peak at a wavelength of 300 nm. The results of the experiment pertaining to the biological effects of composites suggest that the inclusion of TiO2 nanoparticles at concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 75% in the composite material led to a notably wider inhibitory zone in comparison to the use of Ca(OH)2 alone, with a statistically significant p-value of 0.05.
 
Conclusion: The use of varying concentrations of Ca (OH)2TiO2 improves microbial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Candida.
Role of immunological and biochemical markers in bone turnover in type I diabetic patients in Karbala province, Iraq
Authors: Abbas Hasan Ahmed , Ahmed Al Jndeel Hams , Kasem Hussein Humam
Published: November 2023

Introduction & Aim: Long-term diabetes mellitus (DM) is known to have a deleterious impact on bone health, resulting in change in bone mineral density, bone turnover, and bone quality, all of which increase the risk of fractures. The aim of. this study was to link immunological and pro-inflammatory cytokine (I.L-6, I.L-1, and TNF-alpha) markers in patients.with type 1 diabetes to Their connection to bones formation (sPINP) and bone resorption parameters (sCTX).
 
Materials & Methods: This study included 80 patients suffering from T1DM in the age range of 20-45 years. The patients were assayed for their biochemical (Vitamin D and HbA1c), Immunological (IL-6, IL-1 and TNF-alpha) parameters, as well as bone formation and resorption markers.
 
Results: HbA1c values were observed to be  7.5 in 85% of individuals, while vitamin D levels were 16 ng/mL. Correlation in patients with HbA1c 7.5. The results of a linear regression between I.L-6 and sCTX showed that there was an increase in sCTX for each unit of IL-6.
 
Conclusion: In patients with HbA1c levels 7.5, there is an association between IL-6, TNFalpha, and the bone resorption. TNF-alpha and IL-6 have been linked to metabolic control loss.
Eco-friendly dentistry: Awareness and its implementation among private dental practitioners of Mangalore taluk of Karnataka, South India – A cross sectional study
Authors: Abdul Aziz Nafiya , Rao Anupama , Kumar Vijaya , D’souza Neevan
Published: November 2023

Introduction and Aim: Promotion of optimal usage of non-toxic materials, alternative energy sources, reusable products, minimising paper waste and negligible carbon footprints has brought eco-friendly dentistry in limelight. The aim of the study was to evaluate the awareness and practice regarding eco-friendly dentistry among private dental practitioners of Mangalore Taluk, South India.
 
Materials and Methods: A total of 104 Dental practitioners with a qualification of BDS/MDS, practicing dentistry were randomly participated in a study after obtaining institutional ethical clearance. A total of 30 item closed-ended self-designed validated questionnaires were provided among participants. Assessment of knowledge and practice of the participants were carried out under four sections 1) Radiographic waste management, 2) Biomedical waste management, 3) Amalgam management, and 4) Eco-friendly dental practice. Knowledge, attitude and practice of eco-friendly dentistry among all the dental practitioners were assessed using descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact/chi -square test.
 
Results: Present study did not find any statistically significant difference in attitude, knowledge and practice among BDS and MDS dental practitioners, among male and female practitioners and among practitioners with and without 10 years of experience. 57% participants agreed to the fact that lack of awareness is a major barrier to implement eco- friendly dentistry at practice.
 
Conclusion: Conducting CDE programs, workshops, and seminars can bring change and foster a favourable attitude among dentists about transitioning from conventional to green dentistry. Governmental policies can be framed towards eco-friendly dental practice in order to implement green dental practice compulsorily by all the dental practitioners.
Assessing the effect of solvent extraction on the antioxidant activity of Polystichum acrostichoides and Adiantum lunulatum aerial parts: A comparative study
Authors: Sravani T. , Sunitha K.
Published: November 2023

Introduction and Aim: Free radicals have been established detrimental effects on human health, mostly because of oxidative stress. Antioxidants are essential in reducing these effects and protecting cells from oxidative damage. As a result, there is rising interest in finding natural antioxidants. In this work, Polystichum acrostichoides and Adiantum lunulatum aerial parts, both widely utilized in medical systems for their therapeutic effects and as sources of free radicals, were examined to see how solvent extraction affected their antioxidant activity.

 

Materials and Methods: In both plants' methanolic and hexane extracts, the amounts of phenolic and flavonoid compounds were measured. Utilizing the ABTS, DPPH, and hydroxyl radical scavenging tests, the antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated.

 

Results: In both plant species, the methanolic extracts had higher phenolic and flavonoid contents than the hexane extracts. Notably, the ABTS, DPPH, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays revealed that the methanol extract had the best antioxidant potency. On the other hand, there was no apparent antioxidant action in the hexane extracts.

 

Conclusion: The results suggest that the aerial parts of Polystichum acrostichoides and Adiantum lunulatum could be effective sources of antioxidants. In the ABTS, DPPH, and hydroxyl radical scavenging experiments, the methanolic extracts had reduced IC50 values, which indicated that they had considerable antioxidant activity. These results demonstrate the potential of these ferns in the creation of innovative treatments for a range of oxidative stress-related diseases.
Impact on methemoglobin and certain oxidative stress markers in diabetic and non-diabetic Hansen’s disease patients with dapsone treatment
Authors: Kaur Ravneet , Singh Anant Sarabjot , Singh Kuldip
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Hansen’s (leprosy) disease is a worldwide healthcare problem, caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Dapsone (a synthetic sulfone), is an antibacterial agent, has both anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties for the treatment of all forms of leprosy. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effect of dapsone on HbA1C, methemoglobin and certain oxidative stress markers in young patients suffering with Hansen’s disease with and without diabetes.

 

Methodology: The study was conducted on 70 subjects in age group of 20-45 years. These subjects include 20 healthy subjects (Group 1); 35 non-diabetic Hansen’s patients on dapsone (100mg/day) treatment (Group 2) and 15 diabetic Hansen’s disease on dapsone (100 mg/day) (Group 3). The fasting blood samples were drawn for the evaluation of methemoglobin, HbA1C, malondialdehyde, reduced glutathione and total antioxidant activity from all the groups.

 

Results: A significant increase in methemoglobin and malondialdehyde was noted in Group 2 and 3 patients with reference to healthy control subjects (Group 1) while the levels of reduced glutathione, HbA1C and total antioxidant activity were notably reduced in investigated Group 2 and 3 compared to Group 1. A similar trend of significant increase in methemoglobin and malondialdehyde levels in Group 3 with respect to Group 2 and significant fall in glutathione and total antioxidant activity and nominal fall in HbA1C was recorded in Group 3 with respect to Group 2.

 

Conclusion: Aforesaid observations suggested that oxidative stress induced in diabetic and non-diabetic Hansen’s disease patients treated with dapsone due to alteration in Met. Hb, MDA, reduced glutathione and total antioxidant activity levels might be accountable for the etiology of various diseases like cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular events. A comprehensive study with clinical trials inclusive of complete oxidative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes, pattern of dietary intake with antioxidant vitamin supplements alone and in combination might be beneficial.
¿Reducción proporcional de las provisiones al segregar el derecho de suscripción?
Authors: Mármol Saez José E.
Published: November 2023

Es usual y la mayoría de la doctrina contable así lo entiende que tras la venta de los derechos de suscripción, la segregación de los mismos para ejercitarlos o su pérdida por las razones que acontezcan, las inversiones financieras se reducirán en la cuantía pertinente como resultado de aplicar una fórmula valorativa de general aceptación para el cálculo de los referidos derechos.
Más aún, caso de existir correcciones valorativas previas de carácter reversible (provisiones por depreciación de inversiones financieras) las mismas han de reducirse en la cuantía pertinente.
El análisis que a continuación vamos a exponer no es excesivamente ambicioso, aunque no por ello menos sabroso, en la medida que su énfasis va centrado en este último aspecto comentado relativo a la corrección de las provisiones. En este sentido, las preguntas que nosotros habríamos de hacernos y a las que vamos a tratar de contestar serían las siguientes: Es decir, ¿deben minorarse las provisiones de las inversiones financieras previamente dotadas tras la venta, el ejercicio o la pérdida de los derechos de suscripción?, y también, ¿la reducción de las provisiones debe ser de forma proporcional a como lo hacen las inversiones financieras tal y como propugna el Plan General de Contabilidad en su norma número 8?
Los grupos de empresas como empresarios
Authors: Tapia Hermida Antonio
Published: November 2023

En la actividad económica influyen de manera determinante, hoy en día, los grupos de empresas. Incluso puede considerarse que la forma normal de actuación del empresario es agrupado, de una u otra manera, con otros empresarios. Los grupos de empresas presentan una doble faceta económica y jurídica, tratándose su regulación, en definitiva, de una adaptación del Derecho a ese nuevo fenómeno económico y regularlo en base a su finalidad esencial de realización de la justicia, compensando dos tendencias que se muestran como contradictorias, favorecer la práctica de la actividad de los grupos de empresas para el desarrollo económico y social y al propio tiempo corregir ciertas consecuencias de tal actuar que se consideran contrarias a la realización de la justicia y cuya protección también es necesaria para el progreso económico y social (C. Hannoun).
El expediente de regulación de empleo y su problemática
Authors: Calzada Calvo Ángel
Published: November 2023

La normativa aplicable a los Expedientes de Regulación de Empleo, en los supuestos de suspensión y extinción de contratos de trabajo, está contenida en:
– Los artículos 47 y 51 de la Ley 8/1980, de 10 de marzo, del Estatuto de los Trabajadores, y en el Real Decreto 696/1980, de 14 de abril, para la aplicación del Estatuto a los expedientes de modificaciones sustanciales de las condiciones de trabajo y de suspensión y extinción de las relaciones laborales, modificado por Real Decreto 2732/1981, de 31 de octubre.– La Ley 31/1984, de 2 de agosto, de Protección por Desempleo, y las Disposiciones reglamentarias que la desarrollan, Real Decreto 625/1985, de 2 de abril, Real Decreto1043/1985, de 19 de junio, por el que se amplía la Protección de Desempleo a los socio-trabajadores de Cooperativas de Trabajo Asociado.– El Real Decreto 505/1985, de 6 de marzo, sobre Organización y Funcionamiento del Fondo de Garantía Salarial.– La Orden Ministerial de 9 de abril de 1986, por la que se regula la concesión a las Empresas en Crisis, no sujetas a Planes de Reconversión, de Ayudas para la Jubilación Anticipada de sus trabajadores y la Ley de Régimen Jurídico de las Administraciones Públicas y del Procedimiento Administrativo Común de 26 de noviembre de 1992, de aplicación supletoria.
El modelo constitucional de Seguridad Social: desarrollos normativos y aspectos pendientes
Authors: Cavas Martínez Faustino
Published: November 2023

Como es suficientemente conocido, el orden cronológico de aparición de la normativa de Seguridad Social es justamente inverso al orden lógico-jurídico que resulta de la jerarquía de fuentes -Constitución, Ley General de Seguridad Social, Reglamentos generales y particulares-, no sólo porque la Constitución española de 1978 (en adelante, CE) es posterior a la Ley General de Seguridad Social de 1974 (en lo sucesivo, LGSS; Texto Refundido aprobado por D. 2065/1974, de 30 de mayo), norma básica en la materia, sino también a la mayoría de las disposiciones reglamentarias que fueron dictadas en desarrollo del Texto Articulado de 1966,habida cuenta que la vigente LGSS de 1974 es un Texto Refundido de la Ley de Seguridad Social de 21 de abril de 1966 y de la Ley 24/1972, de 21 de junio, de Financiación y Perfeccionamiento de la acción protectora del Régimen General de la Seguridad Social.
El propósito de las siguientes reflexiones es determinar el modelo de Seguridad Social querido por la Constitución y, una vez identificado éste a partir de sus rasgos configuradores, precisar si el ordenamiento vigente en materia de Seguridad Social respeta dicho modelo y/o en qué medida precisa ser reformado para ajustarse al diseño constitucional.
Nuevo régimen jurídico de los contratos de trabajo en prácticas y de aprendizaje
Authors: Cavas Martínez Faustino
Published: November 2023

Con la finalidad de promover la creación de empleo, la reforma del mercado de trabajo auspiciada por el actual Gobierno socialista va a suponer una remodelación profunda del entero edificio jurídico laboral, afectando a las principales instituciones de nuestro sistema de relaciones laborales, individuales y colectivas, con implicación de aspectos tanto sustantivos como procesales.
La primera fase de la reforma, integrada por el bloque de medidas que conforman los mecanismos de acceso al mercado de trabajo o «flexibilidad de entrada» -colocación y modalidades de contratación-, ya se ha implantado en los escenarios productivos con la promulgación del Real Decreto-Ley 18/1993, de 3 de diciembre, de Medidas Urgentes de Fomento de la Ocupación. Tras reconocer que "los objetivos que se persiguen con la reforma son globales y exigen una profunda modificación del Estatuto de los Trabajadores", la justificación que ofrece el Gobierno para la adopción de esta singular disposición legislativa, destinada a "optimizar las posibilidades de colocación existentes, favoreciendo la inserción laboral de los jóvenes sin formación específica o sin experiencia laboral o posibilitar el trabajo de un mayor número de personas", se vincula a la "urgente necesidad de dar respuesta a quienes se encuentran en situación de desempleo" y de "no dejar abierto un marco de expectativas y un cuadro transitorio de contrataciones que pudiera repercutir desfavorablemente en el empleo".
Modernas tendencias de la ordenación salarial: cambios productivos y reforma del mercado de trabajo
Authors: Mercader Uguina Jesús R.
Published: November 2023

1.er Premio Revista Estudios Financieros 1994.Modalidad: Derecho del Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
La reforma del mercado de trabajo, que en fechas próximas producirá una indudable transformación del panorama de las relaciones laborales de nuestro país, viene siendo monopolizada en cuanto a estudios dogmáticos se refiere por un importante cúmulo de análisis sobre aspectos relacionados con la flexibilidad de entrada (contratación temporal), de salida (extinción por causas objetivas, despidos colectivos, despido disciplinario) y por la propia flexibilidad en el uso de la fuerza de trabajo (jornada, movilidad funcional y geográfica, expedientes de modificaciones sustanciales). Tan intenso interés deja fuera, en un discreto segundo plano, a uno de los aspectos que, entendemos, mayor trascendencia está llamado a tener en la definición de un modelo flexible de relaciones laborales: el salario.
La determinación de salarios es una cuestión de gran complejidad y se encuentra lejos de la simple interrelación entre las tradicionales curvas de oferta y de demanda. Las diferencias de salarios y la no existencia de un salario único se han explicado desde varios factores. En primer lugar, la falta de homogeneidad del trabajo, bien en cuanto a los factores naturales que influyen en el mismo (fuerza, inteligencia, habilidades específicas, etc.), bien por el grado de formación educativa o especialización de la mano de obra, elementos ambos que contribuyen a la falta de uniformidad salarial. En segundo lugar, aspectos como la carencia de información, las barreras ocupacionales o geográficas, así como las diferencias de demanda (competitividad de la empresa, capacidad innovadora, gestión de recursos humanos, tipología del sector, etc.), o las peculiares características de los propios empleos coadyuvan a la imposibilidad de trazar líneas homogéneas para la variable salarial.
El nuevo texto refundido de la Ley General de la Seguridad Social (Real Decreto Legislativo 1/1994, de 20 de junio)
Authors: Del Val y de la Fuente Eustasio
Published: November 2023

El Sistema Público de Seguridad Social española tiene una historia relativamente corta: 27 años de existencia.
En efecto, el Sistema de Seguridad Social empezó a funcionar en España el 1 de enero de 1967.
Con anterioridad existieron Seguros Sociales independientes (enfermedad, vejez, inva- lidez, paro, etc.) que fueron integrados en un Sistema único como consecuencia de la promulga- ción de la Ley de Bases de la Seguridad Social de 28 de diciembre de 1963, que fue articulada por el Decreto Legislativo de 21 de abril de 1966, y entró en vigor el día 1 de enero de 1967.
Los instrumentos normativos básicos reguladores del Sistema de Seguridad Social en España en los años últimos han sido los siguientes:
Primero. Texto Articulado de la Ley de Bases de la Seguridad Social (LSS) aprobado por Decreto de 21 de abril de 1966, cuya entrada en vigor se produjo a partir del 1 de enero de 1967.
Segundo. Ley de Financiación y Perfeccionamiento de la Acción Protectora del Régimen General de la Seguridad Social, de 21 de junio de 1972 (Ley 24/1972).
Esta ley fue «delegante», y encargó al Gobierno que procediera a la refundición de la Ley Articulada de 1966 (LSS) y de las disposiciones legales que con posterioridad la habían modificado (incluida la propia Ley de 21-6-1972).
Tercero. Como consecuencia de esta delegación, el Gobierno procedió a aprobar el Texto Refundido de la Ley General de la Seguridad Social (LGSS) mediante Decreto Legislativo 2065/1974, de 30 de mayo.
Este Texto Refundido es el que ha estado vigente hasta la actualidad, conocido como «Ley General de la Seguridad Social» (LGSS).
Impact of the new professional profile of the preventive and adapted physical activities kinesiologist on internal stakeholders
Authors: Di Domenico Felice
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The wellness and fitness companies, that provide physical and sports educational services, have to apply the recent reform of physical activity and sport reform of the job of the new professional profile in physical exercise of “kinesiologist of preventive and adapted physical activities” established by the new Italian legislation.
Kinesiologists, personal trainers, and physiotherapists represent internal stakeholders, and their perception and opinions are important to identify the stakeholders’ demands and expectations for the pursuit of its corporate goals. The aim was to measure the impact of the professional figure on internal stakeholders because of the new legislative
provisions, also about the role he or she holds and his or her ability to fulfil the functions of the kinesiologist role. The impact is identified by the measure of the effect of the innovative legislation on knowledge, perceptions and opinions regarding.
Method: Participants at the study were 64 professionals (average age 32±8 years) carrying out their professional activity in the Campania region. A questionnaire of 12 questions distributed in 3 sections was sent out: 1) identification of the sample; 2) new legislative knowledge; 3) perceptions on the ability to perform kinesiologist
functions. In addition to descriptive statistics, Chi Square and Cramer’s V were used to measure correlations. Results: The findings indicate a correlation between the professionals’ current roles and their responses (P<.05). Physiotherapists show partial support (Cramer’s V=.589) for the integration of the LM-67 degree in the workforce, while kinesiologists exhibit stronger support (Cramer’s V=.298) for a specialized master’s degree as the most suitable training pathway for prescribing re-educational exercises.
Conclusions: The impact of the establishment of the new professional profile is also of interest with respect to the definition of the roles of the different professional figures within gyms and sports centers. Keywords: Kinesiologist, physical activity, epistemology of motor sciences, role of stakeholders.