bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The examination of relationships between upper extremity joint lengths, reaction time and shoulder strength parameters in youth canoe athletes
Authors: Çelik Muhammet Emirhan , İnce Alparslan
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between upper extremity joint length, reaction time and shoulder strength in young canoe athletes. The study was carried out with the voluntary participation of 23 young canoe athletes. Within the scope of the research plan, height measurements, body weight measurements, length measurements of the upper extremities (arm and forearm length), arm span length measurements, reaction time measurements and isokinetic strength measurements of the athletes were carried out. The effect of joint length values on reaction time and shoulder strength parameters was examined by multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that joint length values have a significant effect on reaction time and shoulder strength values in canoe athletes (p
СТРАТЕГІЧНІ ЦИФРОВІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ У ПУБЛІЧНОМУ СЕКТОРІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Чечель Анна , Ангелін Микита
Published: October 2024

У статті доведена важливість розвитку інформаційного суспільства та цифровізації публічного управління в Україні. Інформаційною базою написання статті є наукові праці вітчизняних та зарубіжних вчених, закони України, постанови та рішення Кабінету Міністрів України, звіти Міністерства цифрової трансформації, Національного банку України, Пенсійного фонду України, Державної податкової служби України, Фонду соціального зазисту осіб з інвалідністю, довідкові та інформаційні видання Європейської комісії. Метою статті є дослідити перспективи впровадження цифрових технологій у публічні сфері України для реалізації стратегічних завдань сталого розвитку України та євроінтеграції. Визначено основні напрями цифрових трансформацій в умовах руху України до цифрового ринку Європейського Союзу. Досліджено стратегічні напрями розвитку та впровадження цифрових технологій в органах публічної влади. Визначено проєкти цифрової трансформації у публічному секторі в процесі реалізації стратегічних завдань реформи публічного управління: електронні довірчі послуги, електронна демократія, цифрова економіка, цифровізація освіти, розвиток інфраструктури широкосмугового доступу до Інтернету. Виділено ключові стратегічні технології для публічного сектору України (цифрові державні платформи, відкриті дані, електронна ідентифікація громадян, цифрове робоче місце, Інтернет речей, блокчейн). Доведено, що цифрова трансформація роботи органів державної влади, прозорість діяльності та відкриття даних, створення зручніших та законних способів отримання послуг є головними пріоритетами сучасної системи державного управління. Досліджено практику цифровізації послуг в Пенсійному фонді України, Державній податковій службі України, Фонді соціального захисту осіб з інвалідністю. У висновках зазначено основні напрями цифровізації публічного сектора України: підвищення технічної спроможності та сумісності цифрових систем України з Європейського Союзу, покращення доступу громадян до високошвидкісного Інтернету, отримання якісних online-послуг та покращення цифрових навичок.
Impacto de la educación virtual en la formación de jóvenes universitarios emprendedores en Colombia: Buenas Prácticas y Desafíos
Authors: Castro Asmar Yuly María
Published: October 2024

Introducción: El impacto de la educación virtual en la formación de jóvenes universitarios emprendedores en Colombia analizado en un contexto de rápida evolución tecnológica y globalización. Se estudia cómo la integración de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación en la educación superior puede fomentar la creatividad, la innovación y el espíritu emprendedor entre ellos. Se identifican las mejores prácticas y estrategias adoptadas por las instituciones de educación superior para maximizar el potencial de la educación virtual en el desarrollo de habilidades emprendedoras. Metodología: Se realiza una investigación bibliográfica para llevar a cabo una revisión sistemática y asegurar la objetividad en la selección de estudios relevantes. Resultados: Los resultados subrayan la importancia de la mentoría empresarial, la promoción de la creatividad y la exposición a entornos empresariales reales como elementos clave para potenciar el espíritu emprendedor. Discusión: Se destaca el papel fundamental de la colaboración entre instituciones educativas y sectores productivos. Conclusiones: La flexibilidad y accesibilidad de la educación virtual contribuyen significativamente al desarrollo económico y social, promoviendo una cultura emprendedora sólida y fomentando la innovación. La investigación proporciona evidencia empírica que puede guiar políticas educativas y estrategias institucionales para fortalecer el emprendimiento en el ámbito universitario.
Análisis de narrativas periodísticas sobre protestas de personas mayores en Venezuela
Authors: Manjarrés Ramos Elízabeth
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La crisis económica y política en Venezuela, intensificada desde 2013, ha aumentado significativamente las protestas sociales. Los adultos mayores han sido uno de los grupos más afectados y han organizado manifestaciones en reclamo de una vida digna. Este estudio analizó la cobertura del diario El Universal sobre estas protestas entre marzo de 2018 y mayo de 2024, examinando las representaciones de los adultos mayores en sus publicaciones. Metodología: Tras una búsqueda hemerográfica, se realizó un análisis cualitativo desde los estudios críticos del discurso de las publicaciones sobre protestas de mayores en El Universal, evaluando tanto los discursos escritos como las fotografías.  Resultados y discusión: Se identificaron cuarenta y tres (43) titulares y treinta y cinco (35) imágenes al respecto. Las representaciones destacan a los mayores como protagonistas de movimientos sociales y agentes políticos, promoviendo nuevos modelos de vejez. Sin embargo, persisten imágenes edadistas que subrayan la fragilidad de los adultos mayores. La cobertura informativa es limitada, no refleja la diversidad del grupo y las mujeres están subrepresentadas. Conclusión: A la luz de estos resultados, se considera necesario reflejar una mayor diversidad en los medios de comunicación para contrarrestar estereotipos y promover la igualdad y el activismo entre mayores.
Marketing Strategy for Mitraguna Online Financing Products in Increasing the Number of Customers
Authors: Hasibuan Kiki Andrea Putri , Nasution M. Lathief Ilhamy , Syakir Ahmad
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine potential marketing strategies to increase the number of customers in the online mitraguna financing product of Bank Syariah Indonesia, Kisaran sub-branch office. This research uses qualitative research methodology. In qualitative research, the findings are analyzed and then reported by the researcher. In this study, two different types of data were used, namely primary and secondary. Interviews were used to obtain primary data, while publications from relevant financial institutions as well as relevant scientific literature were used to collect secondary data. The results of the data analysis resulted in the largest threat weight of 0.092538, the largest opportunity weight of 0.571429, the highest weakness weight of 0.210526, and the highest strength weight of 0.421053. The average overall score of the Internal Factor Evaluation matrix is 2.736842, but the average score of the External Factor Evaluation matrix is 2.952381. The results of this study indicate that the marketing strategy that needs to be implemented lies in quadrant V, namely the strategy of maintaining and maintaining by obtaining 5 alternative strategies that are expected to contribute to the Bank Syariah Indonesia Kisaran sub-branch office to increase the number of online mitraguna financing customers.
Dynamic of the B Chromosome’s System in the Population of the Korean Field Mouse Apodemus Peninsulae (Mammalia, Rodentia) from the Northern Region of the Teletskaya Taiga of Altai Mountains Over a 36-Year Period
Authors: Zhigarev I. A. , Borisov Yu. M.
Published: October 2024

The process of changes of the number and morphology of B-chromosomes in the populations of mice (Apodemus peninsulae) in the northern region of the Teletskaya taiga of Altai Mountains: over a 36-year period (1978‒2014) was traced. Three time’s phases can be distinguished. From 1978 to 2002 (24 years) – a phase of steady growth in the number of B chromosomes, with a relatively uniform average increase of 1.4 chromosomes per decade (from 3.17 ± 0.2 to 6.5 ± 0.54). The stabilization’s phase of the indicator in a narrow range of 6.3‒6.9 (2002‒2012), but at more than a twofold high level compared to the beginning of the 1980s (differences are significant) and the period (2012‒2014) of the emerging trend towards a decrease in the number of additional chromosomes (differences are also significant). The change in the index of the conditional mass of B chromosomes (mB) also has similar dynamics, and during the period of stabilization it was at its maximum for the species. The dynamics of different types of B-chromosomes shows an unequal contribution to the overall dynamics. The main contribution is made by macro-B-metacentrics. Micro-B-chromosomes and acrocentrics are absent in the growth phase and appear in the stabilization phase at the maximum of other indicators.
Genetic Identification of Putative Hybrids Between Grey Wolf and Golden Jackal
Authors: Kazimirov P. A. , Belokon Yu. S. , Belokon M. M. , Mishin A. S. , Stakheev V. V. , Yarovenko Yu. A. , Yarovenko A. Yu. , Politov D. V.
Published: October 2024

We describe the results of genetic analysis of 11 phenotypically deviant individuals of grey wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758) sensu lato collected in Voronezh State Nature Biosphere Reserve (Chernozem zone of European Russia) and Dagestan (Northern Caucasus, Russia) putatively identified morphologically as hybrids between grey wolf and golden jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758). By means of maternally inherited mtDNA (sequences of cytochrome b gene fragment) and paternal lineage markers ZfY no F1 wolf-jackal hybrids were identified. As well, possibility of classification of the studied individuals to next generation hybrids from crosses between different wolf-jackal F1s. However, attribution of these animals to complex hybrids such as various backcrosses cannot be rejected. From the results of analysis by a set of autosomal microsatellite loci we putatively diagnosed a single F2 hybrid. As well, we obtained data that can be considered as traces of hybridization between wolf and jackal in southern regions of European Russa, albeit direct indications of introgression between these species not found. At the same time, the results of both genetic and craniological studies could be interpreted as indication to hybridization between wolves and domestic dogs on the same territories.
Mathematical modeling of radiation transparencies in the countable implementation of the dual energy method based on analog amplitude analysis of original signals
Authors: Udod V. A. , Vorobeychikov S. E. , Osipov S. P.
Published: October 2024

A mathematical model of radiation transparency in the computational implementation of the dual energy method based on analog discrimination of the original signals is given. The generalized mathematical model of radiation transparency in the analyzed implementation of the dual energy method is based on the analog separation of the initial electrical signals from the X-ray detector by amplitude into low-energy and high-energy signals with subsequent counting of these signals. Analog separation of the output signals of the X-ray detector by amplitude is carried out using a two-channel amplitude analyzer. The proposed model takes into account the maximum energy of X-ray photons, the energy threshold for separating signals into low-energy and high-energy signals, materials and sizes of radiation-sensitive detector elements, and parameters of control objects. The model can be used to conduct research on the influence of noise caused by the quantum nature of X-ray radiation on the quality of identification of the attenuating material, for example, by effective atomic number, in relation to the considered implementation of the dual energy method, as well as for a reasonable choice of parameters of the corresponding dual-energy digital radiography systems and X-ray computed tomography.
Assessment of the influence of climatic factors on the state of terrestrial ecosystems in the Northwestern region of Russia
Authors: Vasiliev M. P. , Nesterov E. М. , Kashirina Е. V. , Lyubimov A. V.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the change of climatic conditions in the Northwest of Russia, including the characteristics of dangerous hydrometeorological events (cold and heat waves, strong winds, extreme rainfall, snowfall, ice-frost deposits, hail) and slow climatic changes (increase in the number of days with the transition of air temperature through 0°С, coastal abrasion) in connection with their negative impact on terrestrial ecosystems. It was found that the influence of meteorological and climatic factors on terrestrial ecosystems is most pronounced in the northern part of the studied region, especially on the coast of the Barents Sea. Towards the south, the values of all indicators gradually decrease, and their structure changes. In the northern part of the study area (Murmansk and Arkhangelsk oblasts, the Nenets Autonomous Okrug), phenomena associated with strong winds and intensive ice-frost deposition, which contribute to the formation of an ice crust on the Earth’s surface, prevail. As one moves away from the coast, severe frost is observed more often (Komi Republic). In the center and south of the region, heavy rainfall, severe frost, and intense heat are the most frequent, resulting in a high fire hazard. The study carried out the ranking of the subjects of the Northwestern Federal District according to the degree of intensity of this process. Comprehensive assessments of the negative impact of changing climatic conditions on terrestrial ecosystems can be used to make decisions on the development of a strategy for environmental security of the regions of the Russian Federation.
Wood trade regions of Russia: clustering approach development
Authors: Sinitsyn N. А. , Elutin М. S. , Korotkov A. S. , Kushlevich A. O. , Menyalshikov R. R. , Rusakov D. S.
Published: October 2024

Network analysis of the Russian timber industry was based on the information about timber transactions between Russian companies in 2020. The data were collected from the Unified State Automated Information System Accounting Timber and Transactions with It. The method of graph clustering was developed. The first step is clustering of the hole graph by Leiden algorithm. The second step is drawing of each Leiden created cluster in abstract space using Fruchterman–Reingold layout and extraction of clusters from layout using meanshift algorithm. Such approach helped us to divide many Leiden-created clusters into components. This algorithm has a problem of resolution limit. It tends to combine some medium and small clusters into large ones. Also, a special method was developed to limit the uncertainty of clustering – both Leiden algorithm and Fruchterman–Reingold layout are non-deterministic algorithms. Wood trade clusters vary in size and content. They are rather autonomous. The average share of intra-cluster trade is 89%. The modularity score of our partition is 0.863. Each cluster has been described using open sources from the Internet. The content of the clusters does not contradict the logic of the wood industry processes. The clusters create rather compact areas on the map – wood trade regions. Their borders often overlap with existing administrative boundaries. Five types of network structure of clusters were defined: vertical monocentric, vertical polycentric, horizontal, dendritic, simple. There are three factors of clustering in wood industry of Russia: production chains (4 types – pulp, plywood, lumber, chipboard chains), demand chains (redistribution of raw material between manufacturers within the cluster, accumulation of wood volumes for some enterprises outside the cluster, wood trade between traders within the cluster), common holder. We have shown that existing approaches to cluster detection based on location quotients often misrepresent economic networks.
PECULIARITIES OF PATHOGENESIS DUE TO INFECTION OF POTATOES BY PATHOTYPES OF WART SYNCHYTRIUM ENDOBIOTICUM (SCHILBERSKY) PERCIVAL
Authors: Zelya A. , Makar T. , Zelya G.
Published: October 2024

The process of infection of potato varieties with different resistance to wart by zoospores of the causative agent of the disease was studied. Experients carried out in laboratory conditions in artificial infectious background for the damage of the Poliska rozheva potato variety (susceptible to all pathotypes of potato wart) and Slovyanka (resistant to the common pathotype and susceptible to all pathotypes of the causative agent of potato wart existing in Ukraine by summer zoospores of the pathotypes of the causative agent of the disease . Determination of the content of total proteins was carried out according to the Marion Bradford’s method. Determination of peroxidase et polyphenoloxidase activity was determined according to the method of Kabar A. M., ZaikoG. A., Liholat T. Yu. et Tsivinska M. V., Antonyuk V. O., Stoika R.S. As a result of studies conducted to determine the pathogenesis of potato wart in the plant-host-pathogen system, in Poliska rozheva potato variety (susceptible to all wart pathotypes), soruses with zoospores of the wart pathogen observed on the affected sprouts, in potato variety Slovyanka, soruses with zoospores observed for lesions of aggressive pathotypes. When affected by the common pathotype of the causative agent of wart, soruses of the pathogen absent. Cells of the epidermis are necrotic. In the case of damage to susceptible potato varieties by pathotypes of the causative agent of wart, the content of total proteins increased. It varied between 0.221-0.262 mg/ml for the Poliska rozheva variety and 0.225-0.260 for the Slavyanka variety. The activity of peroxidase redox enzymes during affection by pathotypes was 0.046-0.053 μmol per minute, polyphenoloxidase – 0.050-0.057.
Thus, in the pathogenesis of the plant-host-pathogen for damage to potatoes by pathotypes of the potato wart pathogen Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival, deviations in the development of structural proteins of the epidermis and different activity of oxidative enzymes were found. Based on these biochemical indicators, biochemical methods of identification of potato cancer pathotypes that exist in Ukraine have been developed and patented.

Key words: potato, wart, pathogenesis, protein composition, redox enzymes, activity, identification, pathotypes
ANALYSIS OF DAPHNIA MAGNA SURVIVAL CURVES UNDER CONDITIONS OF ENCAPSULATION BY RHODOTORULA MINUTA BIOMASS
Authors: Khuda L , Khudyi O
Published: October 2024

One of the alternative methods of carotenoid enrichment of feed zooplankton is the use of carotenesynthesizing yeast of the genus Rhodotorula. When their biomass is used as a feed substrate, zooplankton receives a whole range of nutrients along with carotenoids. However, the procedure of bioencapsulation can lead to inhibition of biomass growth and death of zooplankton feeding. It is important to analyze the survival curves of the studied organisms under the conditions of using different concentrations of carotenogenic yeast and to select the optimal enrichment scheme, at which the mortality rate will be the lowest. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using the yeast Rhodotorula minuta as a feed substrate for Daphnia magna in order to saturate them with carotenoids. The following concentrations of Rhodotorula minuta were used: 1 g/l culture medium (3×1011 CFU/l); 0.5 g/l (1.5×1011 CFU/l); 0.25 g/l (0.75×1011 CFU/l). Saturation of Daphnia magna with carotenoids was carried out for 9 days. The feed substrate of the control group was an aqueous suspension of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. It was found that the use of Rhodotorula minuta as a feed substrate leads to the accumulation of carotenoids in the body of Daphnia magna. The content of total carotenoids in daphnia does not differ statistically when using all studied concentrations of Rhodotorula and is higher by more than 1.5 times compared to the control. The survival rate of Daphnia under the conditions of encapsulation with carotenoid-synthesizing yeast is consistently high. The highest survival rate of daphnia - 92% - was found when using carotene-containing rhodotorula at the lowest concentration of 0.25 g/l, and at a concentration of 1 g/l this figure is almost 40% higher than the values obtained with S. cerevisiae.

Keywords: yeast, Rhodotorula minuta, Daphnia magna, survival, carotenoids, live feed
Detection of Pb(II) and Cr(III) Using Dy(III) Ion with Pyrazoline Derivatives Ligand
Authors: Syahputri Yulian , Sutanto  , M. Daud Mahmudin  , Mohammad Rommy Izha Ramadhan
Published: October 2024

Exposure to heavy metal ions Pb2+ and Cr3+ in Indonesia is getting more attention, especially in various industries and transportation. The sensor complex compound Dy3+ with fluorescence-based pyrazoline-derived ligands (fluorosensor) has the potential to detect heavy metal ions Pb2+ and Cr2+. This research was initiated by synthesizing the pyrazoline derivative ligand and then reacting it with Dy3+ metal ion.  The formed Dy3+ complex compounds was then characterized using spectroscopic methods. The results of scanning complex compounds using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer obtained two maximum wavelengths namely at 255 and 359 nm are indicating the presence of a transition type n→π* and π→π*. The results of fluorescence spectrophotometer analysis obtained maximum fluorescence intensity of Dy3+ complex compound was in the wavelength at 370 nm with fluorescence intensity of 4273 a.u. Fluorescence based sensor studies of the Dy complex when Pb2+ and Cr3+ metal ions were added showed changes in fluorescence intensity so that the fluorosensor type was obtained for the Dy3+ metal ion complex compound with Pb2+ and Cr3+, namely "turn-on-off" and "turn-off" respectively.
Hubungan antara Locus of Control dengan Kematangan Karier pada Siswa Kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Sindang Indramayu
Authors: Ramdani Novia , Rufaedah Evi Aeni , Himmawan Didik
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat dan hubungan antara locus of control dengan kematangan karier pada siswa kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Sindang Indramayu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif variabel yang digunakan yaitu locus of control dan kematangan karier. Adapun populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 132 siswa dan sampel yang digunakan berjumlah 33 siswa dengan teknik simple random sampling. Dan teknik pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan skala locus of control dan skala kematangan karier, data yang diperoleh dari skala kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis korelasi pearson product moment. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa tingkat locus of control siswa berada dalam kategori tinggi dengan presentase (48,5%), tingkat kematangan karier siswa berada dalam kategori sedang dengan presentase (63,6%). Hasil analisis uji korelasi pearson product moment menunjukan koefisien korelasi (r) = 0,570 (57%) dengan sig. 0,001 (p < 0,5), yang berarti ada hubungan positif signifikan antara locus of control dengan kematangan karier pada siswa kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Sindang Indramayu, sedangkan (43%) dari faktor lain.
Negative and Extrapositive Attitudes Towards Cold-Blooded Tetrapods Among Students of the Secondary Education Course: Ethical and Normative Aspects
Authors: Marinova Pavlina , Paneva Antoniya , Koynova Teodora , Doychinova Klaida , Teofilov Kamen , Natchev Nikolay
Published: October 2024

The present study represents an empirical research, the purpose of which was to investigate the attitudes towards the species of the Suborder Snakes (Serpentes) and of the Order Turtles (Testudines) among adolescents. We aimed to determining the risks regarding the conservation of herpetophauna. Questionnaires were constructed, adequate to the learning objectives of the subject "Biology and health education" in the respective classes. Students from the seventh, ninth and eleventh grades in two of the schools in the city of Shumen (NE Bulgaria) were surveyed. The total number of respondents was 426, of which 198 were for attitudes towards snakes and 228 were for attitudes towards turtles. The results of the present study showed the problems in the field of protecting of the biological diversity of snakes and turtles in Bulgaria. The attitude toward snakes was clarly negative and that to tortoises was extra positive. A very low level of environmental culture was detected. The vast majority of the recipients insisted on in depth revision of the education plans in Biology. Unfortunately, the analysis of the textbooks content used for the education of the recipients, indicated on insufficient and improper selection of information concerning the reptiles. Since once established, attitudes are difficult to change, the main target group of education efforts must be concentrated on the secondary course students.
Foreign Guests at the Institute of International Relations in the 2nd half of 1990
Authors: Kaňka Petr
Published: October 2024

The Institute of International Relations established close relations with the Austrian Institute for International Policy. Its director Prof. H. Neuholdl, who was in Prague on 9.-10.7. 1990, expressed interest in mutual cooperation in the form of a joint research project on Czechoslovak-Austrian relations and participated in a round table discussion on issues of cooperation between the two countries, on the German issue, Austrian foreign policy and European integration.
On July 16, 1990, a meeting of researchers from the úMV and other Czechoslovak institutions took place. institution with a delegation of the American Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, led by the president of this institution, J. E. Rielly. After the introductory interpretation of MS. experts, which related to economic reform, the upcoming reprivatization and reconstruction of the Czech Republic. financial and price systems, followed by a discussion. On days 25.-27.7. 1990 the representative of the Association of the European Monetary Union H. Colligton was a guest of the úMV. He participated in a round table discussion on monetary issues.
Prominent Soviet political scientist, director of the Institute of the USA and Canada AV USSR academician G. A. Arbatov stayed in Prague on 28.-30.7. 1990. During his visit, he was received by President V. Havel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs J. Dienstbier, Minister of Finance V. Klaus and Chairman of the Foreign Committee of the SL FS of Czechoslovakia Prof. V. Komárke. He then met in Bratislava with the chairman of the CSFR FS A. Dubček and other prominent Slovak political representatives and scientists. The discussion at the round table in the úMV focused on domestic political developments and foreign policy of the USSR, European integration and USSR-USA relations.
Sjednocení Německa a sukcese do mezinárodních smluv
Authors: Vyroubal Petr
Published: October 2024

Petr Vyroubal, nar. 1955, absolvoval fakultu mezinárodního práva a mezinárodních vztahů v Kyjevě (Ukrajina). Je pracovníkem mezinárodně právního oddělení právního odboru FMZV.
Is It Just Dumb Luck? The Challenge of Getting Access to Public Records Related to Smart City Technology
Authors: Sanders Amy Kristin , Stewart Daxton "Chip" , Molchanov Steven
Published: October 2024

Many state and local governments have begun to rely heavily on Smart City technologies, including license plate readers, gun-shot detection equipment, wastewater monitoring tools, and more. But the public often has little oversight with regard to their purchase, installation, and use. We analyze public records laws and relevant case law to examine whether the laws provide access to records about, and produced by, Smart City technologies. Even in states that broadly define “public record,” officials regularly rely on exemptions—often citing law enforcement or privacy concerns—to deny access. Further, many Smart City technologies have not been addressed by the legislatures and courts, but legislation and litigation involving two technologies (police body-worn cameras and police dash cameras) have advanced—offering some optimism.
Effects of Urban Lighting at Night on Daytime Songbird Aggression
Authors: Szot Zion
Published: October 2024

Many animals require sleep for daily functions. In spring, songbirds expend a great deal of energy early in the day by singing to attract mates and aggressively protecting territory. Some evidence suggests that artificial lighting at night (ALAN) in the environment of wild birds increases their nighttime activity that, in turn, contributes to sleep loss. This study investigated how ALAN affects northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) response to experimental aggressive intrusion by conspecifics. The hypothesis tested is that high ALAN near cardinal roosting spots would cause those individuals to have less energy for daytime aggressive behaviors. After selecting known dark and bright urban roosting locations, ALAN was measured at specific sites with active cardinal territories during nighttime hours. Observers returned in the morning to present cardinal territorial songs using standardized call playback protocols. Aggressive behaviors of responding cardinals were recorded and used to quantify aggression intensity. Standard aggression measures included response latency, distance from bird to speaker, number of songs, hops, and flip flops. An aggression index was obtained using factor analysis which confirmed that aggressive responses featured short latency and approach distances, few chips, and many songs, flip flops, and hops. Analysis of variance revealed that cardinals roosting in high ALAN engaged in significantly more aggressive morning responses; directly contradicting predictions and previously published findings. One possible explanation for this result is that high ALAN might improve sleep in cardinals. To test this, autonomous recording units (ARUs) were placed in study locations to record nighttime calling behaviors in high and low ALAN. Insufficient data were obtained to clarify whether nighttime activity was reduced significantly by ALAN exposure. However, results showed that nighttime activity by cardinals is strongly influenced by moonlight, and that determination of the influence of ALAN on nighttime and daytime avian behavior must include measures of lunar illumination.
Degrees of Desirability
Authors: Manso Lauren
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates how colonial discourses in late 19th-century Cuba invoke discussion of racialized sexuality. I propose “degrees of desirability” as an analytical framework defined by culturally pervasive stereotypes and tropes regarding sexuality as a racialized unit of observation and operationalized through hierarchies against which Cuban women were measured. The term “degrees” signifies quantifiable differentiation or ‘Other-ness’ ascribed to non-White Cuban women, while “desirability” illustrates how colonial narratives objectified Cuban women sexually. Firstly, I analyze how these perspectives classified Cuban women along the axes of race and perceived exoticism, particularly in the contexts of colonial prostitution and conjugal relations. I will then present three distinct essays, each authored by a Spanish or American man contemporaneously, that converge in depicting the Mulatta as the most perplexing instance of established, rigid hierarchies. The Mulatta is characterized by her dual proximity to both Blackness and whiteness, navigating the sexual stereotypes associated with each. Thus, “degrees of desirability” is used to underscore colonial essentialisms regarding the race and sexual affect of Cuban women in this period.
Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Carriage is not Associated with Uremic Toxin Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Julia Quinones  , Wendy Dahl  , Diana Taft
Published: October 2024

In chronic kidney disease (CKD), uremic toxin molecules build up and risk of infection increase overtime, making the presence of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in the gut more problematic with advancing disease. This study assessed if serum levels of uremic toxins and gut carriage of AMR genes are correlated in individuals with CKD. Whole metagenomic sequencing of stool samples and measured levels of 4 uremic toxins from 21 individuals with CKD were obtained. Multivariable, multivariate linear regression was performed with total abundance of AMR genes and abundance of specific drug classes of AMR genes as outcome variables and serum levels of four uremic toxins as predictor variables. Beta diversity differences of AMR genes were visualized using non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) based on robust Aitchison distances and tested using PERMANOVA. There were no significant associations between uremic toxin levels and AMR gene abundance, or with any of the drug classes of AMR genes. There were no significant differences in beta diversity of AMR genes. These null findings suggest that increased uremic toxin levels are not associated with an increase in AMR carriage, and therefore uremia does not appear to be a direct cause of increased resistant bacteria in patients with more severe CKD.
Examining Environmental Influences on Pain Perception Using Virtual Reality
Authors: Paz Cardenas Ximena Maria Daniela , Mejia-Puig Luis
Published: October 2024

Virtual reality (VR) and biophilic design are two emerging areas of research in interior design and medical settings. VR is a rapidly developing technology which has revolutionized the field of interior design. This technology allows designers to create immersive environments that simulate the scale and depth of spaces in reality. Biophilic design focuses on incorporating natural elements into interior spaces to promote a human centered approach to design. Studies have found an association between the use of biophilic design and improvement in patient outcomes within the medical setting. However, little research has been conducted on how changes in the virtual environment may impact pain perception. This study aims to explore the impact of VR and biophilic design on human pain perception. Pain perception was measured via pain-pressure threshold (PPT) using a pressure algometer in kilogram-force (kgf) and Numeric Pain Rating Scales (NPRS). The study involved a series of measurements comparing participants' pain perceptions through PPTs and NPRS scores. Measurements were taken on five separate occasions. The first set of measurements were recorded outside of VR to establish baselines, and the remaining four measurements were taken within VR. Participants viewed a series of VR rooms modeled after a hospital setting with each room exhibiting increasing levels of environmental stimulation. This study examined the relationship between environmental stimuli and pain perception. The level of environmental stimuli that each participant was exposed to was increased by presenting a higher degree of biophilic elements. Biophilic elements incorporate plants, colors, natural materials, and the manipulation of architectural surfaces to provide a naturally calming effect to spaces. Results from this study support the idea that increasing the level of environmental stimuli in a virtual environment decreases the pain perception of those viewing the environment.
Perancangan Sriwijaya Freshwater Aquarium Safari
Authors: Fa'izi M Khairul , Sary Reny Kartika
Published: October 2024

The Design of Sriwijaya Freshwater Aquarium is a way to introduce freshwater aquatic biota, educate the public, and a destination in Palembang. This design expects to be able to respond to land conditions and produce an optimal design to persuade tourists. Design data were prepared by using observation, interviews, and literature study methods. The space program in this design includes main facilities (destinations), management buildings, supporting facilities and utilities. A special Space Study (SRK) is an analysis form of main facilities, and some utilities need. While the others used related sources for the type of space needed. The location choices is influenced by transportation and proximity to city landmarks and tourist destinations. The building is a concept of Tangible Metaphor with develop wave, zigzag, arch, and vortex elements as the shape of the main and supporting buildings. Through the analysis, the design of Sriwijaya Freshwater Aquarium Safari in Palembang can respond to land conditions by utilizing a strategic location, producing an optimal design by processing the character of the site and building shape. This could be an idea for supporting education about freshwater aquatic biota, and a new destination to persuade tourists to visit Palembang.
Analisis vegetasi dan potensi cadangan karbon pada Hutan Kemasyarakatan (Hkm) Oi Rida Lestari Kabupaten Bima
Authors: Salviana Wulan , Idris Muhamad Husni , Aji Irwan Mahakam Lesmono
Published: October 2024

Perkembangan teknologi dan industri di era modern telah menyebabkan peningkatan emisi karbon, yang menjadi pemicu pemanasan global. Hutan memainkan peran penting sebagai penyerap dan penyimpan karbon. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi Indeks Nilai Penting (INP) serta potensi cadangan karbon pada Hutan Kemasyarakatan (HKm) Oi Rida Lestari di Kecamatan Wawo, Kabupaten Bima. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan November hingga Desember 2022, dengan intensitas sampling sebesar 1% yang tersebar di 38 plot contoh berukuran 20x20 meter. Plot contoh ditentukan menggunakan metode Systematic Sampling with Random Start. Data yang dikumpulkan mencakup jenis, diameter, dan tinggi pada tingkat pohon (plot 20x20 meter), tiang (subplot 10x10 meter), pancang (subplot 5x5 meter), dan semai (subplot 2x2 meter). Analisis vegetasi dilakukan untuk menghitung Indeks Nilai Penting (INP), sedangkan potensi biomassa dihitung menggunakan persamaan alometrik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa INP tertinggi pada tingkat pohon dan tiang ditemukan pada jenis pulai (Alstonia scholaris) dengan nilai masing-masing 57,56% dan 48,46%. Untuk tingkat pancang, semai, dan tumbuhan bawah, nilai INP tertinggi berturut-turut ditemukan pada jenis sengon (Albizia chinensis) dengan 45,54%, legaran (Alstonia spectabilis) dengan 39,13%, dan kirinyuh (Chromolaena odorata) dengan 115,75%. Potensi cadangan karbon di HKm Oi Rida Lestari tercatat sebesar 158,76 ton/ha, dengan rincian kontribusi dari tingkat pohon rata-rata 145,54 ton/ha, tingkat tiang 9,29 ton/ha, tingkat pancang 3,39 ton/ha, tumbuhan bawah 0,20 ton/ha, dan tingkat seresah 0,34 ton/ha.
Investigating the Effect of Educational Intervention on Postpartum Health Attitudes and Behaviors in Women Referring to Health Centers in Qom Province, Iran
Authors:   Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Toosi Howra , Mohammadbeigi Abolfazl ,   Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Gharlipour Zabihollah ,   Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran., Eskandari Narges Narges ,   Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: Postpartum is one of the most critical and dangerous periods in the life of a mother and a newborn. The health behaviors of mothers are influenced by their attitudes. Some attitudes act like dams against receiving health care. The health behaviors of mothers can be improved through education, increasing public awareness, and correcting attitudes. The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of educational intervention on the attitudes and behaviors of mothers referring to health and treatment centers in Qom Province, Iran. Methods: This qualitative study investigates the attitudes and behaviors of mothers during the postpartum period. It is an educational intervention conducted on 110 mothers during their postpartum period. The mothers were selected by available sampling from the health and treatment centers of Qom Province and were randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention took four months, and the education was conducted in four sessions using educational clips, lectures, posters, and pamphlets. The follow-up feedback was accomplished until 42 days after delivery. Results: After the educational intervention, significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups in the components of health attitudes and behaviors, including maternal behaviors, nutritional behaviors, and infant-related behaviors of mothers in the postpartum period (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that multimedia educational intervention, along with individual counseling and continuous communication with mothers, has a positive effect on their health attitudes and behaviors in the postpartum period.
Analysis of the structure of Russian acreage within the framework of the concept of sustainable agriculture
Authors: Papaskir T. V. , Mitrofanov S. V. , Bogdanchikov I. Yu. , Ananicheva E. P. , Shevchuk A. A.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of scientific work is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of changes in the structure of acreage and the land use system on ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural industry in Russia. The results obtained demonstrate that, despite the implementation of a number of legislative initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and environmental orientation of agriculture, a number of unresolved problems remain in the Russian Federation that hinder the transition to a model of sustainable agricultural production. Inefficient use of land resources is a problem faced by many agricultural regions in Russia. Irrational structuring of land, unbalanced distribution of agricultural land, low efficiency of use of modern technologies and resources lead to the loss of land potential. This has a negative impact on the yield and quality of agricultural products. There may be insufficient attention to the environmental aspects of land management: conserving biodiversity, maintaining natural ecosystems, minimizing the ecological footprint of agricultural activities and applying methods that promote soil regeneration. The comprehensive improvement of land management mechanisms in the Russian Federation, taking into account the concept of sustainable agriculture, involves the development and implementation of policies aimed at stimulating sustainable agricultural practices, supporting innovative methods and technologies, as well as training and advising agricultural producers on sustainable agriculture. This approach will significantly improve land use efficiency and ensure the sustainable development of Russia's agricultural sector.
Development and evaluation of a new winter bread wheat variety Rubin Dona according to the main economically valuable traits
Authors: Samofalov A. P. , Podgorny S. V. , Skripka O. V. , Chernova V. L. , Kravchenko N. S.
Published: October 2024

Relevance. The development of new varieties and their rapid introduction into production remains the most effective resource for improving productivity, energy saving, profitability and competitiveness. The purpose of the current study was to develop the winter bread wheat variety Rubin Dona and evaluate its productivity and basic adaptive, technological, and baking properties.

Methods. The current study was carried out in the fields of research crop rotation of the department of winter wheat breeding and seed production in 2018–2023. The variety was developed by the method of intravarietal hybridization using the productive and adaptive variety Nakhodka as a maternal form and the high-quality strong wheat variety Donskaya Yubileynaya as a paternal form and a subsequent individual selection.

Results. There has been established that the variety Rubin Dona has a high and stable level of productivity. For 6 years of competitive variety testing the mean productivity of the variety sown in green manure fallow was 9.45 t/ha with the minimum of 6.77 t/ha and the maximum of 11.80 t/ha, compared to the standard variety Ermak with 8.80, 6.06 and 11.21 t/ha, respectively. The variety Rubin Dona sown after various forecrops also demonstrates a reliable and stable productivity increase to the standard, 0.67 t/ha after maize for grain, 0.79 t/ha after peas, 0.62 t/ha after sunflower, 0.77 t/ha after winter wheat. There has been revealed that the advantage of the new variety, which provides high and stable yields, is its high environmental resistance to regional soil and climatic conditions such as drought, low temperatures, spring frosts, diseases, and lodging. The variety has lower indicators of the coefficient of variation, factor of stability (FS), yield range (d) with a high level of realization of productivity potential in comparison with both the standard variety Ermak and the highly productive variety Razdolie, which has a contrasting periods of heading and ripening. The technological and baking properties of the new variety are of high quality and meet the requirements of GOST-9353-2016 referring to the first class. Since 2023, by decision of the State Commission of the Russian Federation for testing and protection of breeding achievements, the variety has been included in the State List of the varieties approved for use in the Central Blackearth (5) and Lower Volga (8) regions.
Descubrir un género diverso en la adolescencia: revelación del ser. Estudio exploratorio
Authors: Londoño-Restrepo Leidy Jhojana , Mira-Taborda Natalia Jhoana , Osorio Cock Lina Maria , Yepes-Delgado Carlos Enrique
Published: October 2024

La identidad de género se configura desde la infancia.Objetivo: explorar la experiencia en la construcción de un género diverso en la adolescencia en su contexto familiar y social.Sujetos y Método: Estudio cualitativo exploratorio que usó el método de Teoría Fundamentada y sus técnicas analíticas de codificación, categorización y comparación constante. Se realizaron 15 entrevistas semiestructuradas a jóvenes de entre 12 y 21 años, asistentes de un Centro Psicopedagógico Especializado de Colombia, sumado al aporte en 3 de las entrevistas, de adultos familiares cercanos. Se cumplieron los requerimientos éticos para estudios de este tipo.Resultados: La incongruencia entre cuerpo e identidad de género inicia con un conflicto interno que permite la exploración del ser como una labor inherente al individuo. La adolescencia exacerba la necesidad de reconocimiento de esa identidad. Se evidencia que la identidad de género es un proceso dinámico de construcción individual, permeado por el contexto familiar - social, que en ocasiones se agrede al imponer estándares hegemónicamente binarios: hombre-mujer; arquetipos que promueven la discriminación con graves consecuencias para la salud física y mental. Un manejo integral debería acoger y facilitar el proceso de construcción de un género diverso en la adolescencia.Conclusiones: La experiencia de un género diverso inicia en la infancia con la sensación de incongruencia cuerpo /identidad de género y se intensifica en la adolescencia, siendo la disforia predominante. La aceptación propia, el apoyo familiar y el inicio de la afirmación son fuentes de resiliencia que facilitan la revelación plena de un género diverso.