bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOUND OF AL-QURAN THERAPY (SAQTY) ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF PREMATURE INFANTS IN THE NICU
Authors: Ningsih Warti , Rofiatun Rosida Siti
Published: February 2023

Introductory summary: Premature infants is unstable individual. The first treatment contributes to the next quality of life for premature infants. Sound stimulation with harmonious strains reduces sound stressors in the NICU Room. Objectives: This research aims to analyze the effect of Sound Of Al-Quran Therapy (SAQTY) on the physiological function of premature infants. Methodology: This study used Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), 15 premature infants received SAQTY intervention, and 15 premature infants received nature sounds. The intervention was given for six days with a duration of 30 minutes with 50-60dB as measured by Sound Level. Sampling used accidental sampling, and the statistical test used was paired T-Test. Results: Data collection was carried out three times, the first day before treatment, the third day and the sixth day. The results of the p-value in the intervention group for heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation on the third day (0.001; 0.002; 0.002; 0.034) and the sixth day (0.000; 0.000; 0.001; 0.002) overall p-value <0.05 . Conclusion: SAQTY has a good effect on the physiology of premature infants who are treated in the NICU. SAQTY provides relaxation that makes infants have better sleep quality so that they can become physiologically stable.
MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN PADA SEKOLAH SMP IT AD DURRAH MEDAN MARELAN
Authors: Marpaung Syafri Fadillah
Published: February 2023

The learning process requires a good management process in it.Therefore, every teacher before carrying out learning needs to carry out a good planning process in it both with online learning methods and offline learning. The instructor plays a crucial part in determining the amount and quality of learning that occurs. To increase the precision of learning for their pupils and enhance the caliber of instruction, teachers must carefully consider and prepare lesson plans. Due to the fact that the instructor manages learning, facilitates learning, provides excellent learning materials, and enhances students' listening skills, they are better able to grasp learning objectives and receive a high-quality education. Since there are multiple learning techniques used in the learning management process, including offline and online learning methods, the teacher must be able to master all of these learning methods at this time.

Keywords: Administration, Quality, Education
MANAJEMEN WEBSITE DI MA NEGERI 2 SURAKARTA SEBAGAI MEDIA INFORMASI DAN PROMOSI
Authors: Nisa Shifa Khairun , Hidayah Nurul
Published: February 2023

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether the MAN 2 Surakarta website is used as a medium of information and promotion. The method used in this research is qualitative research. This research was carried out in October 2022. Data collection was carried out by interviews and observations. How to examine it by observing the MAN 2 Surakarta website media and conducting direct interviews with relevant sources. Then look at several sources from the MAN 2 Surakarta website. The validity of the data in this study used source triangulation and technique triangulation. The sample used in this study is the MAN 2 Surakarta website. According to the research results, at MAN 2 Surakarta, it shows that the website used functions as an information and promotional medium. If schools ignore media websites, they will lose students. Schools need to use website marketing principles to attract parents of students to want to send their children to these institutions.
PENGARUH KEPMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL KEPALA SEKOLAH, LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN BUDAYA SEKOLAH TERHADAP KINERJA GURU DI KECAMATAN NISAM ANTARA
Authors: Rahmi Rahmi , Idialita Idialita , Marwan Marwan , Amiruddin Amiruddin
Published: February 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of the transformational leadership of school principals, work environment, and school culture on the performance of teachers in Nisam Antara District. This research was conducted in the Nisam Antara sub-district in November 2022. The population in this study were junior high school teachers in the Nisam Antara sub-district. The number of samples in this study amounted to 68 people from three junior high schools in Nisam Antara District. The sample in this study used a saturated sampling technique. Data was collected using multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis show that the principal's transformational leadership, the work environment and school culture together influence teacher performance. While the work environment has no effect on teacher performance. 

 

Keywords:

Principal transformational leadership, work environment, school culture and teacher performance.
EFEK PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK ETANOL RIMPANG JERINGAU TERHADAP GAMBARAN MORFOHISTOLOGI GINJAL TIKUS PASCA INDUKSI NATRIUM NITRIT
Authors: Ichsan Muhammad Zaharul
Published: February 2023

Long-term use of NaNO2 in food preservatives causes a variety of health problems, particularly for kidney function. Natural antioxidants that can reduce the effects of free radicals are required to prevent these effects. The sweet flag plant is a medicinal plant with high antioxidant potential. This study aims to determine the effect of sweet flag rhizome extract (SFRE) on the morphology and histology of the kidneys of white rats induced by NaNO2. This study used 25rats with 5 groups. Negative control was given CMC0,5% for 40 days, positive control was given NaNO2. dose of 50 mg/kgBW on days 1-30 and CMC0.5% on days 16-40, treatment groups 1, 2 and 3 were given NaNO2 Dosage of 50 mg/kgBW on days 1-15, on days 16-30 was given NaNO2 Dosage of 50 mg/kg BW+SFRE, on days 31-40 only given SFRE in graded doses (T1=250,T2=500, and T3=750 mg/kgBW). The results obtained include SFRE has no effect on kidney morphology. However, SFRE affects the diameter of the distal and proximal tubules with both tubules getting Pvalue=0.000. SFRE had an effect on the score of histological damage with Pvalue=0.017. The safe and optimal dose of SFRE to improve renal histology is a dose of 250 mg/kg BW.
Hubungan Kadar Glukosa Darah dan Glukosa Urin dengan Terjadinya Infeksi Saluran Kemih (ISK) Dengan Menggunakan Media Alternatif Pada Penderita Diabetes Melitus di UPTD Diabetes Center Kota Ternate
Authors: Nurdin Erpi
Published: February 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Blood glucose and urine glucose levels will increase in a history of diabetes mellitus, the accumulation of glucose in the urine is a medium for microbes to multiply, which can cause urinary tract infections in patients with diabetes mellitus. Alternative media of tuna extract agar, able to grow bacteria on gram positive and negative bacteria isolates. The aim is to determine the relationship between blood glucose and urine glucose levels on UTI-causing bacterial cultures in urine using tuna alternative media. The research method is descriptive with a comparative approach. Based on the research that has been carried out, the results are described that identified 100% increased blood glucose levels, 63 respondents with high blood glucose levels accompanied by positive results of urine culture on alternative media, and there were 29 respondents with positive urine glucose levels accompanied by positive results of bacterial culture causes of UTI in urine. The conclusion is that an increase in blood and urine glucose can lead to urinary tract infections, even though they are very weak. The p value is 0.036 which states that the correlation between blood glucose levels and the results of UTI-causing bacteria culture in urine using alternative media, namely the strength of the correlation is very weak (0.0 - <0.2). The p value is 0.014 which states that the correlation between urine glucose levels and urine culture results using alternative media, namely the strength of the correlation is very weak (0.0 - <0.2).
Adult Male Syrian Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) Exhibit Daily Oscillations in Their Serum Levels of Melatonin and Leptin As Well As in the Expression of the GnRH, GnIH, and Kisspeptin Genes
Authors: BALKAN Emine İnci , GÜNDÜZ Bülent
Published: February 2023

The complex neuronal and hormonal interaction between the brain and gonads controls the neuroendocrine reproductive axis. GnRH, GnIH, and kisspeptin are important neuropeptides in this relationship. Although seasonal variations of these neuropeptides have been demonstrated in photoperiodic animals, there is no clear evidence in their daily rhythms. Melatonin and leptin hormones are also two important hormones in reproductive regulation. In our study, the relationship of melatonin and leptin hormones with daily rhythm with GnIH, GnRH, and kisspeptin gene expressions and protein oscillations was examined. Adult male Syrian hamsters were exposed to the long photoperiod and at the end of the 30-day experimental period, blood and tissue samples from each group were collected at 04:00 h, 12:00 h, 20:00 h, and 00:00 h. Daily rhythms of melatonin and leptin hormones were determined by ELISA. Quantitative analysis of GnRH, GnIH, Kisspeptin, and β-actin genes was performed with the corresponding primers in Real-Time PCR. Protein expressions were determined by the Western Blot technique. Serum melatonin and leptin levels showed an inverse rhythmic relationship. Leptin level was found to be low while melatonin was high in the dark. Daily rhythms were observed in GnIH, GnRH, and kisspeptin mRNA expressions and protein oscillations. As a result, our findings could imply that all of the relationships between melatonin, leptin, GnIH, GnRH, and kisspeptin are not reproductive, but rather metabolic in nature.
STRUCTURE OF THE KYLLAKH ZONE (SOUTHERN VERKHOYANSK FOLD AND THRUST BELT) FROM SEISMIC PROFILING DATA
Authors:   Kosygin Institute of Tectonics and Geophysics, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Razvozzhaeva E.P. , Taltykin Yu.V. ,   Kosygin Institute of Tectonics and Geophysics, Far East Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2023

The structure of the Kyllakh thrust zone of the Verkhoyansk fold and thrust belt has been studied by seismic profiling. The construction of geoseismic sections refined the thickness of individual sedimentary complexes and the total thickness of the sedimentary cover, the structure of thrust sheets, and the position of detachments. Also, geoseismic sections were used to estimate the amount of the minimum slip of allochthons and to calculate compression coefficients for individual parts of the Kyllakh zone. The seismic and geological data were compared. A brief description is given of the sequence of geodynamic events that resulted in thrust folding in the region.
Non-invasive diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: the available opportunities we have today
Authors: T. A. Solomentseva
Published: February 2023

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming an increasingly common disease, it is currently diagnosed in more than a quarter of adult population worldwide, and its portion in the overweight patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus gains up to 90 %. The NAFLD spectrum includes steatosis, which usually has a benign course, and steatohepatitis, the progression of which leads to the development of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The increase in the incidence of NAFLD requires an improved diagnosis to identify new cases of the disease. The differential diagnosis between steatosis and steatohepatitis is important for a patient’s prognosis. Currently, a liver biopsy remains the gold standard for the NAFLD diagnosis, but it has well-known limitations for use in wide clinical practice, including serious complications, contraindications for some groups of patients, the high cost of the study, the low availability of centers where a liver biopsy is performed, sampling errors, etc. The widespread prevalence of NAFLD requires the search for simple non-invasive tests to diagnose the disease at the primary care level, which is usually the case for patients with this problem. Such tests can be serum biomarkers, with which one can diagnose the presence, activity of the disease, determine the degree of steatosis and fibrosis. Serum markers of inflammation, apoptosis and oxidative stress, fibrosis are widely studied in patients with NAFLD. Imaging techniques such as transient elastography, magnetic resonance elastography, and acoustic radiation imaging are becoming increasingly popular as non-invasive methods for detecting steatosis and fibrosis in NAFLD. Further investigations will allow to find more efficious non-invasive biomarkers for the differential diagnosis of steatosis and steatohepatitis, assessment of fibrosis severity, which in combination with modern imaging methods will help to improve the NAFLD diagnosis.
Pancreatic fibrogenesis: modern concepts
Authors: N. B. Gubergrits  , N. V. Byelyayeva  , A. Y. Klochkov  , P. G. Fomenko  , L. A. Yaroshenko  , V. S. Rachmetova
Published: February 2023

Pancreatic stellate cell (PSC) is a type of pluripotent cell located between pancreatic lobules and the surrounding area of acinus. At rest (non-activated state), PSCcytoplasm contains the reserve of vitamin A (retinoids),the intermediate filaments, desmin, glial fibrillary acidic protein, nestin, neuroectodermal proteins, neural cell adhesion molecules and nerves’ growth factor. After their activation, the PSC can be transformed into myofibroblast-like cells. They lose lipid drops, containing vitamin A, anddesminand vimentin levels go down. Moreover, the proliferation and migration increase, and synthesis of intracellular matrix intensifies. A number of evidences suggest that activated PSC is the main source of the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) protein under the pathological conditions, which lead to pancreatic fibrosis in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The recent literature data have been analyzed regarding mechanisms of pancreas fibrosis and role of PSCin fibrogenesis. The results of studies of the functions of pancreatic stellate cells upon normal and pathological conditions (such as acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer) have been presented, the variants of pancreatic fibrosis and its mechanisms during aging have been described.The results of recent studies of PSC biological properties have been summarized, including their participation in the exosomes’ synthesis, processes of cellular aging, epithelial mesenchymal transformation and metabolism. Particular importance have been emphasized for the developments of antifibrotic therapy, based on the existing theoretical knowledge and results of experimental studies.
State of intestinal microbiome in patients with osteoarthritis
Authors: O. Yu. Gubska  , A. A. Kuzminetz  , O. K. Kolyada  , V. V. Moseyko  , A. V. Panin
Published: February 2023

Objective — to study the composition of intestinal microflora (CM) in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) against the background of administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and without them, as well as define difference in the CM of patients and healthy subjects.Materials and methods. The study involved 26 OA patients, who were divided into two groups: 16 subjects on NSAIDs (NSAID group) and 10 patients who did not take NSAIDs (non-NSAID group). Control group consisted of 23 healthy individuals. The state of intestinal microbiome was studied by real-time PCR, with the determination of the content of Bacteroides, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, «other» types (total bacterial RNA with the exception of the above types) and the ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroides.Results. It following significant differences have been established in QA patients in comparison with the healthy controls: Bacteroides levels was significantly higher, the median 19 % (interquartile range 8.05 — 27.39) % versus 7.36 (3.69 — 9.22) %, p < 0.001; the Firmicutes and Actinobacteria levels were lower (51.47 (45.05 — 56.13) % versus 71.53 (58.57 — 74.098) %, p < 0.01) and (6.95 (4.71 — 9.25) % versus 10.56 (7.07 — 14.64) %, p < 0.05), respectively. The Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio was almost five times lower in the OA group than in healthy control (2.81 (1.73 — 6.48) versus 9.898 (6.37 — 18.81), p < 0.001), which makes it a very important diagnostic criterion. No significant difference was reveled in the CM compositions between the patients of NSAID group and non-NSAID group, as well as in the Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio. However, Bacteroides levels differed form healthy controls in a higher extent in the group of OA patients from non-NSAID group, and they demonstrated more low Actinobacteria levels than healthy controls. Moreover, a middle-strength correlation has been established between the age and fecal Bacteroides content (positive, ρ = 0.595, p < 0.001) and between age and fecal Firmicutes content (negative, ρ = –0.523, p < 0.001). A positive correlation of the average strength was established between the «other» types of flora and age (ρ = 0.325, p < 0.05)and body mass index (ρ = 0.464, p < 0.05), which is consistent with the previous literature data.Conclusions. The significant difference has been established in the intestinal microflora composition between the group of OA patients and healthy subjects, and absence of such difference in case of subgroups comparison. The most significant difference was reveled in the levels of Bacteroides and Firmicutes: an increase of Bacteroides level and decrease in Firmicutes and Actinobacteria levels. The Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio was the most sensitive indicator. In terms of Bacteroides levels, the non-NSAID group differed from the control group in more extension than the NSAID group, and they had the low Actinobacteria level.
Dermatological paraneoplastic syndromes in gastroenterology: prediction of the inevitable or guidance to action? Part I
Authors: N. B. Gubergrits  , O. O. Dyadik  , N. V. Bieliaieva  , K. Yu. Lynevska
Published: February 2023

This article presents information on paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) — various pathologies and conditions that accompany and sometimes precede the onset of malignant visceral neoplasms. Although some of the PNS and neoplastic processes are not always equal, detection of PNS is an important marker associated with formation or progression of cancer. PNS definitions are still being under lively discussion in research community. Risk of PNS onset doesn’t depend on patient’s nationality, age and gender. A brief clinical description of PNS, which are mostly widespread in general therapeutic practice, is given: general, rheumatological, renal, hematological, endocrine, neurological, gastrointestinal and dermatological. Bu to date, more than 60 PNS have been described, and their list continues to grow. There is no single generally accepted PNS classification. It is proposed to classify PNS depending on the leading pathogenetic mechanism, degree of connection with malignant visceral neoplasm, dominant clinical manifestation. Concept of «dermatological PNS» is outlined according to Helen Kurt’s postulates. Manifestations of «typical» dermatological PNS in gastroenterological pathology are described. Skin changes in hereditary PNS are described (Cowden, Peitz–Jägers, Gardner syndromes), as well as dermatological manifestations of hormone-secreting tumors (ACTH-ectopic, carcinoid, glucagonoma syndromes) are characterized. Attention is paid to the pathogenesis and diagnosis of hereditary PNS, hormone-secreting tumors, their diversity and manifestation features.
Partisipasi Masyarakat Sebagai Wujud Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Dana Desa
Authors: Majid Jamaluddin , Serlianti Serlianti , Mahdalena Mahdalena , Muchlis Mustakim
Published: February 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengkaji bentuk akuntabilitas Pengelolaan dana Desa dalam pemerintahan desa, dimana setiap pengelolaan dana Desa harus melibatkan masyarakat dan di laporkan sebagai bentuk pertanggungjawaban secara transparan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi melalui berbagai sumber data yaitu data primer yang diperoleh langsung dari informan yang didukung dokumen dan data yang bersumber dari jurnal dan buku. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan dana Desa sudah sesuai prinsip akuntabilitas dengan melibatkan  partisipasi masyarakat berdasarkan Permendagri No. 20 Tahun 2018 yang dibuktikan dari laporan dana Desa. Salah satu bentuk akuntabilitas keuangan pemerintah desa yaitu memberikan informasi secara transparan, pengawasan serta keterlibatan masyarakat Desa sebagai asset dalam pengelolaan sumber-sumber daya yang memberikan bantuan berupa tenaga, pikiran dan material dalam pembangunan desa mulai dari perencanaan, pengambilan keputusan, pelaksanaan sampai evaluasi secara periodik.
Double-Staged Syndrome Coding Scheme for Improving Information Transmission Security over the Wiretap Channel
Authors: Ahmed Sarwat A. , Asaad Mubdir Jassim Al-Hindawi
Published: February 2023

This paper presents a study of a syndrome coding scheme for different binary linear error correcting codes that refer to the code families such as BCH, BKLC, Golay, and Hamming. The study is implemented on Wyner’s wiretap channel model when the main channel is error-free and the eavesdropper channel is a binary symmetric channel with crossover error probability (0 < Pe ≤ 0.5) to show the security performance of error correcting codes while used in the single-staged syndrome coding scheme in terms of equivocation rate. Generally, these codes are not designed for secure information transmission, and they have low equivocation rates when they are used in the syndrome coding scheme. Therefore, to improve the transmission security when using these codes, a modified encoder which consists of a double-staged syndrome coding scheme, is proposed. Two models are implemented in this paper: the first model utilizes one encoding stage of the conventional syndrome coding scheme. In contrast, the second model utilizes two encoding stages of the syndrome coding scheme to improve the results obtained from the first model. The C++ programming language, in conjunction with the NTL library, is used for obtaining simulation results for the implemented models. The equivocation rate results from the second model were compared to both the results of the first model and of the unsecured transmission (transmission of data without encryption). The comparison revealed that the security performance of the second model is better than the first model and the insecure system, as the equivocation for all the simulated codes over the proposed model reaches at least %97 at the Pe = 0.1.
Comparison of Groundwater Quality and Quantity between Al-Rahbah and Al-Haydariyah Regions
Authors: Zwain Hanadi , Abed Basim Sh.
Published: February 2023

This study focused on two areas in AL-Najaf city, AL-Ruhbah and Al-Haydariyah regions because of the importance and widespread use of groundwater in these areas. The two areas were compared quantitatively and qualitatively. For the quantitative approach, the GMS software was used in conjunction with the GIS software to simulate the groundwater flow behavior. The solid model for both areas was created, the geological formation was determined, and the hydraulic properties were identified using GMS software. To test the quantity of groundwater in both areas, the wells have been redistributed to a distance of 2000 m between them, and a period of 1000 days was chosen. When a discharge of 10 l/s and operation times of 4, 8, and 12 h/d were chosen for the AL-Ruhbah area, the maximum drawdown for all cases was equal to 18.04 m, whereas for Al-Haydariyah, when 5 l/s was chosen, the maximum drawdown was 0.81, 2.56, and 8.13 m, respectively. Field measurement and experimental laboratory tests were conducted to identify the type of water quality in the study areas. TDS, WQI, and SAR classification were employed to determine the type of groundwater. In both areas, groundwater was slightly to moderately saline. A piper diagram was also employed for the two regions to identify the water quality and it revealed that groundwater in the two studies cannot be used for drinking and can only be used for irrigation of plants that can withstand salty water.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA FORMAÇÃOCONTINUADA DOS PROFESSORESPARAQUALIDADE DE VIDADOCENTE
Authors: Costa de Oliveira Marciel , Barbosa Galvão Susana Marília
Published: February 2023

A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA FORMAÇÃOCONTINUADA DOS PROFESSORESPARAQUALIDADE DE VIDADOCENTE Marciel Costa de Oliveira Susana Marília Barbosa Galvão2 RESUMO Este trabalho com título: "A contribuição da formação continuada dos professores para qualidade de vida docente" tem por objetivo analisar o contexto da formação continuada deprofessores na atualidade, bem como os principais aspectos, desafios e contribuições para a qualificação profissional e bem-estar social. Observa-se que, os profissionais da educação, precisam estar em contínuo aperfeiçoamento, a fim de acompanhar as mudanças contemporâneas que perpassam pela sociedade e apreendem também o campo educacional. Neste sentido, a formação continuada pode propiciar muitos benefícios, além de deixar o profissional mais capacitado para atuar no contexto pedagógico, contribui para dinamizar as práticas e o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, contribuindo inclusive na qualidade de vida docente. Neste sentido, a formação continuada docente permite uma maior qualificação, frente aos novos desafios presentes no cotidiano da prática pedagógica. Para realização deste trabalho, foi usado enquanto referencial metodológico a pesquisa bibliográfica, desta forma, ocorreu a seleção e análise de materiais bibliográficos como artigos acadêmicos, teses, dissertações, revistas científicas e legislação na área educacional que abordam a temática de trabalho. Com este trabalho, verificou-se que, o contexto atual exige uma concepção moderna dos educadores com uma sólida formação técnica, científica e política, que venha viabilizar uma prática pedagógica consciente e crítica das necessidades educacionais brasileira. Por fim, a formação continuada de professores configura-se como um pilar para aprimoramento de uma educação de qualidade, sendo necessário que o docente, principal responsável do processo educativo, esteja continuamente aprimorando s e u conhecimento diante dos avanços e inovações contemporâneas que perpassam o espaço educacional. Palavras-chaves: Educação. Formação de Professores. Qualidade de Vida.
Observations on the larva of Stenolechia gemmella (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Authors: Heckford R. J. , Beavan S. D.
Published: February 2023

An illustrated account is given of the larval feeding, larva and pupa of Stenolechia gemmella (Linnaeus, 1758), whose larva is an internal feeder in the green stems of deciduous Quercus spp. Accounts published in the British and European literature are considered.
Simacauda dicommatias (Meyrick, 1931) (Lepidoptera: Incurvariidae), a South American species established in Cornwall, new to the British Isles and unknown in mainland Europe, with first details of its biology
Authors: Heckford R. J. , Beavan S. D. , Lees D. C.
Published: February 2023

An account is provided of the discovery of Simacauda dicommatias (Meyrick, 1931) (Incurvariidae) at 26 sites in Cornwall, England, all in the larval stage, being initially leafminers then case-bearers on South American members of the Myrtaceae, mainly Luma apiculata (DC.)
Burret, with moths being reared, and species identification confirmed by genitalic examination. This is the first time that the species has been found in the British Isles and it is unknown in mainland Europe. S. dicommatias is native to Argentina and Chile where it occurs in Andean
(Valdivian) temperate rainforests. The biology appears to be unknown there, although adults have been collected around stands of L. apiculata. The generic identity is additionally confirmed by a DNA barcode (658 base pairs) obtained from the abdomen of one specimen from Cornwall. This
matches (within 1.69% divergence for 296 comparable nucleotides) a COI fragment on BOLD from a specimen collected in Parque Nacional Puyehue, Chile, which is there misidentified as Simacauda virescens Nielsen & Davis, 1981, but is 8.75% divergent from another two short sequences
(correctly) so identified. It is known that William Lobb, whilst employed by James Veitch & Son, imported L. apiculata (now an invasive species in the British Isles), with one or more other Chilean Myrtaceae in the mid-1840s. It remains to be tested if S. dicommatias may
prove to be the earliest known example of an established adventive insect accidentally introduced from South America to the British Isles.
Experiment ended
Authors: Hong Fei
Published: February 2023

Conservation Cropping and the Cost of Science
There is no proof that Remdesivir reduces SARS-Cov2 viral load, but there are confirmed severe adverse effects (renal, liver and cardiac)
Authors: Chakraborty Sandeep
Published: February 2023

There is no proof that Remdesivir reduces SARS-Cov2 viral load, but there are confirmed severe adverse effects (renal and liver)
Differential expression of LINC00319 in pancreatic cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: February 2023

Cancer is a leading cause of death and pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal cancers (1, 2). We mined public and published microarray datasets (3, 4) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with pancreatic cancer, pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 319, LINC00319, when comparing pancreatic tumors to the tissue of origin, the pancreas. LINC00319 mRNA was present at significantly lower quantities in tumors of the pancreas as compared to normal pancreatic tissue. LINC00319 expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of human PDAC.
Differential expression of CASP8 in pancreatic cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: February 2023

Cancer is a leading cause of death and pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal cancers (1, 2). We mined published microarray datasets (3, 4) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with pancreatic cancer, pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding caspase 8, CASP8, when comparing pancreatic tumors to the tissue of origin, the pancreas. CASP8 mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in tumors of the pancreas as compared to normal pancreatic tissue. Analysis of human survival data revealed that expression of CASP8 in pancreatic tumors was correlated with recurrence-free survival in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. CASP8 expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of human PDAC.
Mari Memilih Warabala Sesuai Anggaran
Authors: winarendra franceline princesa
Published: February 2023

Franchise atau waralaba adalah metode mendistribusikan produk atau layanan yang melibatkan Franchisor sebagai pemilik merek dagang atau nama dagang dan sistem bisnis.
Experiment ended
Authors: Zhang Wei
Published: February 2023

The Impact of Science on Species Extinction Risk
Differential expression of PHGDH in pancreatic cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: February 2023

Cancer is a leading cause of death and pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal cancers (1, 2). We mined published microarray datasets (3, 4) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with pancreatic cancer, pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase, PHGDH, when comparing pancreatic tumors to the tissue of origin, the pancreas. PHGDH mRNA was present at significantly lower quantities in tumors of the pancreas as compared to normal pancreatic tissue. Analysis of human survival data revealed that expression of PHGDH in pancreatic tumors was correlated with overall survival in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. PHGDH expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of human PDAC.
FILSAFAT HUKUM SEBAGAI MATA KULIAH POKOK PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Oktaviona
Published: February 2023

Secara historis, zaman terus berkembang melalui perubahan perubahan sosial. Manusia yang pada dasarnya memiliki jiwa hidup bebas menjadi problematis ketika ia hidup dalam komunitas sosial. Kemerdekaan dirinya mengalami benturan dengan kemerdekaan individu lain atau bahkan dengan makhluk lain, sehingga ia terus terikat dengan tata kosmik. Manusia diatur mengenai hubungan dengan orang lain, alam termasuk dengan tuhannya. Maka dari itu muncul tata aturan norma atau nilai-nilai yang menjadi kesepakatan universal yang harus ditaati. Berdaskan hal tersebut dimulainya beradaban manusialah, dimana manusia harus menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai kemanusiaan. Ia harus memegangi nilai-nilai yang mengatur hidup manusia.Semenjak manusia duduk dibangku Pendidikan sampai perguruan tinggi sering mendengar filsafat. Karena itu, apa sebenarnya filsafat tersebut Seseorang yang berfilsafat diumpamakan orang yang berpijak dibumi sedang menatap bintang-bintang. dia ingin mengetahui hakikat keberadaan dirinya, ia berfikir dengan sifat menyeluruh (tidak puas jika mengenal sesuatu hanya dari segi pandang semata-mata terlihat oleh indrawi saja), ia juga berfikir dengan sifat spekulat (dalam analisis maupun pembuktiannya dapat memisahkan spekulasi mana yang dapat diandalkan dan mana yang tidak), dan tugas utama filsafat adalah menetapkan dasar-dasar yang dapat diandalkan. Secara lebih spesifik Fiilsafat hukum merupakan ilmu yang mempelajari hukum secara filosofis yang dikaji secara luas mendalam sampai kepada inti atau
TIPE-TIPE SISWA (BAGAIMANA SISWA BELAJAR?)
Authors: Nofrion Nofrion
Published: February 2023

This article describes the types of students who are analyzed using the "HILIR approach" or the results of reflecting on the implementation of learning based on lesson study for learning community/LSLC.
Experiment ended
Authors: Evans Isabelle
Published: February 2023

The Benefits of Zoos for Society and Animals
Our Universe as a Black Hole in a Larger Space
Authors: Corbeel Aude , Magain Pierre
Published: February 2023

Using present day estimates of the size and average density of the observable universe, its Schwarzschild radius is found to exceed its physical radius. This means that, if the observable universe is a representative part of a material universe included in a larger space, this material universe should be a black hole.Approximating the material universe by a sphere filled with pressure-less gas of uniform density, its geometry is described by a piece of Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker metric embedded in a Schwarzschild metric.The matching of the two metrics at the surface of the material sphere sets the boundary conditions for the interior part.Mathematically, the equation relating the proper time to the coordinate time in the interior of the black hole has two solutions of opposite signs. If the negative solution is adopted, matter collapsing towards the singularity is perceived as expanding by observers inside the black hole. This allows to reconcile the facts that we observe an expanding universe while we should be inside a black hole. The proper time being the one that controls the physical processes, the physics inside the black hole universe is the same as in the usual expanding universe models. However, a fundamental change concerns the boundary conditions: the latter are not set at the singularity but at the start of the collapse, in our far future. Such a change of boundary conditions allows to propose a solution to three fundamental problems of the Big Bang cosmology: the horizon problem, the flatness problem and the particle-antiparticle asymmetry.
Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites
Authors: Abdelhamid Hani Nasser
Published: February 2023

Biodegradable Polymers Nanocomposites Review
One More Visual Proof that e < b ⇒ b^e < e^b
Authors: Nam Kyumin
Published: February 2023

In this note, we provide a visual proof that e < b ⇒ b^e < e^b.
A Comparison of Contemporaneous Airborne Altimetry and Ice-Thickness Measurements of Antarctic Ice Shelves
Authors: Chartrand Allison , HOWAT IAN
Published: February 2023

Estimates of ice shelf mass loss are typically based on surface height measurements, assuming hydrostatic equilibrium and estimated firn thickness. Recent investigations, however, challenge the assumption that ice shelves are freely floating, particularly in proximity to narrow structures such as basal channels and shear margins. We compare contemporaneous measurements of Antarctic ice shelf thickness, from ice-penetrating radar, to freeboard height, from laser altimetry, acquired during multiple airborne surveys. On average, the hydrostatic thickness differs from observed thickness by at least ~17 m ± 98 m, but this difference varies well beyond the propagated error within, and among, ice shelves, and depends on the corrections applied. We find that uncertainty in firn thickness can account for most, but not all, of the imbalance. Overall, errors in hydrostatic thickness do not significantly impact estimated basal melt rates. Our results indicate that localized approaches to estimating ice shelf thickness and rates of change are not applicable at large scales, and vice versa, and point to the need for more abundant and accurate firn and ice thickness measurements to improve estimates and predictions of ice shelf mass loss.
A new mechanism for brittle failure in garnets
Authors: Dubosq Renelle , Schneider David , Camacho Alfredo , Gault Baptiste
Published: February 2023

Garnet is a high-strength mineral and preserves structures that can consequently be used to understand the flow strength and evolution of stress within the lower crust. Yet, the deformation mechanisms at the brittle¬-ductile transition of garnet remain ambiguous. Here, we study garnet porphyroclasts from an eclogite facies mylonite (central Australia) to investigate the mechanisms by which garnet is deformed under relatively dry, lower crustal conditions. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis reveals bands of small, relatively strain-free garnet with scattered orientations, outlined by polygonal to lobate high-angle grain boundaries cross-cutting the garnet porphyroclasts. Atom probe tomography of a high-angle grain boundary shows Fe enrichment in the form of planar and equally spaced arrays of Fe-rich nanoclusters. Our experiments demonstrate Fe segregation along grain boundaries of garnet, resulting in the nucleation of Fe-rich nanoclusters that can act as barriers for migrating dislocations which leads to strain-hardening that facilitates mechanical failure. The occurrence of strain-hardening in garnet potentially contributes to crustal strengthening that can lead to seismicity at depths.
The presence of a humanoid robot can be detrimental to human performance in an attentional task
Authors: Ghiglino Davide , De Tommaso Davide , Lukomski Adam W. , Wykowska Agnieszka
Published: February 2023

Human-robot interaction is not a sci-fi fantasy anymore. Embodied artificial agents can be found at airports and malls, slowly beginning to assist humans in daily activities. Still, it is unclear whether they can act as social facilitators when they interact with humans. To understand the impact of robot presence on human cognitive mechanisms, we designed a visual-search-based game in which thirty-six participants played a game alone, under the surveillance of a humanoid robot, or in collaboration with it. Our results showed that the presence of the robot negatively affects individuals’ performance. We interpret the findings by arguing that being observed by an unfamiliar embodied artificial agent might require the allocation of attentional resources to process its presence, interfering with task performance.
A tutorial on cross wave measurement invariance testing with item factor analysis
Authors: Padgett R. Noah
Published: February 2023

The consistency of psychometric properties across waves of data collection provides valuable evidence that scores can be interpreted consistently. Evidence supporting the consistency of psychometric properties can come from using a longitudinal extension of item factor analysis to account for the lack of independence of observation when evaluating the cross-wave properties. In this study, we demonstrate how to conduct and interpret a longitudinal examination of psychometric properties. This demonstration uses data on the Comprehensive Measure of Meaning across two waves of data collection. A simplified, structured set of R syntax for analyses is provided, and all remaining code is freely available in the accompanying Open Science Framework repository.
Image in multimodal texts: does semantic connectivity with other text components affect visual perception parameters?
Authors: Gorbacheva Aleksandra , Khenis Alexandra Berlin , Puchkova Alexandra N.
Published: February 2023

This article describes the results of a pilot experimental study of the perception and understanding of digital multimodal texts using the methods of eye-tracking and linguistic analysis. The aim of the study was to test the hypothesis that the distribution of visual attention during image perception in multimodal texts corresponds to the degree of semantic relationship between the image and other parts of the stimulus. Multimodal texts in the format "static image + written utterance" selected from real expert practice were used as stimulus material. The study involved 84 participants of varying degrees of awareness of extremist discourse. In the first part of the experiment, respondents viewed and interpreted the content of the multimodal texts, while their eye movements were recorded; in the second part, respondents viewed, marked and commented on the same stimuli, with the task to find and explain the semantic correlations of image and verbal parts. The subjects of analysis were (a) the interest area (IA) dwell time normalized by area size (b) the number of views of the IA, (c) the average number of connections of the IA, reduced to (d) the average rank of connectivity of the area with other components. No significant differences were found depending on the respondents’ degree of awareness on extremist discourse, neither in the average number of IA correlations, nor in the distribution of ranks. IAs containing images of faces were found to have the highest number of views. In a single-factor analysis of variance, the ranks of connectivity had a significant effect on the number of IA views in all texts (p<0.05), with both direct and inverse correlations of these factors. According to these results, we can say that there is no universal connection between such parameters of viewing multimodal texts as dwell time normalized for area or the number of views and the number of connections of an image component with others. We suppose the effectiveness of the search for meanings that provide coherence to the components of a multimodal text does not depend on the amount of time and eye movements needed for visual perception, sufficient to understand the text.
L3 learners may pick what they need: [Gender] and [number] agreement in L3 Portuguese
Authors: Tasseva-Kurktchieva Mila , Fahey Danielle
Published: February 2023

To determine the source of transfer in third language acquisition (L3A), we tested the effects of typology and L2 proficiency of L1 English-L2 Spanish learners in the initial stages of L3A of Portuguese. We tested learners’ knowledge of [gender] and [number] features in both their L2 and their L3 through grammaticality judgment tasks and elicited production tasks. We found that L3 learners transfer only some features, specifically [gender] rather than [number], suggesting that there was partial transfer from the L2 but not wholesale transfer of either the L1 or L2. This interpretation supports models of L3A transfer that pick-and-choose features, like the Scalpel model, over wholesale transfer, like the Typological Primacy Model. We also found that facilitative transfer of L2 features occurs only after a threshold acquisition of the relevant features, in support of the Threshold Hypothesis. We did not find that per se L2 proficiency was predictive of L3 performance though. The Threshold Hypothesis suggests L3 proficiency interacts with typology after a certain threshold is achieved but does not specify whether per se proficiency must be attained or acquisition of the relevant features. We interpreted these results as showing an interaction between the Threshold Hypothesis and the Scalpel Model.
Rising Energy prizes and protest potential – Who are those willing to act?
Authors: Steinhilper Elias , Jacobsen Jannes , Dollmann Jörg , Isani Mujtaba , Köhler Jonas , Lietz Almuth , Mayer Sabrina Jasmin , Walter Lisa
Published: February 2023

The exploding energy prices because of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine are at the top of the political agenda in Europe. Due to the high levels of inflation and the associated social and economic hardships for the population, it has been expected that the energy crisis would spark contention and result in mass protest. Based on a representative population survey in Germany, we investigate the current level of protest potential and how this potential is related to socio-demographic characteristics and political factors. Our analyses show that around every fourth respondent can imagine protesting because of the high energy prices. Our data suggests a strong mobilization potential for the radical right and an intersection of various conflicts. Among people who would vote for the AfD, the protest potential is almost twice as high as in the general population. In addition, the data depicts that those respondents who have protested against governmental corona measures in the past are three times more likely to protest in the energy crisis than the rest of the population.