bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Researching the Challenges Tour Guides Face in Ensuring Sustainable Tourism Development
Authors: Dung Tran Tuan
Published: April 2024

Tour guides have been equipped with knowledge to understand their important role in sustainable tourism development. However, in practice, they are facing many difficulties in trying to perform behaviors and implement specific actions in this role. Based on the process of contributing to sustainable tourism development by tour guides, the paper conducted a survey on 5 issues: (1) Searching for and updating information; (2) Serving as role models for tourists; (3) Incorporating information about sustainable tourism development into presentations; (4) Advising tourists on appropriate behavior; (5) Accepting the reduction of personal benefits to contribute to local economic development to determine the level of difficulty tour guides encounter in performing this process.
Extracción y Aprovechamiento del Almidón Nativo de Cubio (Tropaeolum tuberosum) en la Elaboración de una Salchicha Tipo Frankfurt
Authors:   Universidad de La Salle, Rey Rodríguez Javier Francisco , Lizcano Prada Jennifer ,   Universidad de La Salle, Cuellar Torres Hasbleidy Giseth ,   Universidad de La Salle
Published: April 2024

El cubio (Tropaeolum tuberosum) es un tubérculo muy común en la región andina, con grandes propiedades nutricionales, funcionales y reológicas, En este trabajo se evaluó el uso de este vegetal como sustituto del almidón de papa en un producto cárnico emulsificado, salchicha tipo Frankfurt, mediante el diseño de 5 formulaciones a fin de definir las dos mejores. Para ello, se realizaron análisis fisicoquímicos de los almidones y propiedades tecnológicas de la salchicha, cuyo rendimiento fue de 1,82 % de almidón nativo de cubio con 14,67 % amilosa y 85,53 % de amilopectina. El pH en el extracto de los tubérculos fue de 5,74 para cubio y de 6,79 para papa, que estuvo correlacionado con la temperatura de gelificación, la cual fue de 62,6 y 66,0 °C, respectivamente. Se obtuvo una acidez de 0,68±0,05 %, indicando un buen estado de conservación durante el almacenamiento, gracias a las antoxantinas presentes en el cubio. La colorimetría del almidón presentó tonalidades grises, siendo este un factor de calidad. En el análisis de fuerza cortante se utilizaron las mejores formulaciones. Se concluye que el almidón de cubio es una alternativa viable en la industria de cárnica, como sustituto de almidón de papa; sin embargo, el proceso de extracción del almidón genera mayores costos en la producción del producto cárnico.
Efecto de un Aditivo Natural en Trietanolamina durante el Anodizado de Aluminio 7050
Authors:   Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, Lodato Rincón Eduardo , Quintero Lodato María Adriana ,   Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, Romero Echeto Nathalie María ,   Universidad del Zulia, de Rincón Oladis T. , Rincón Troconis Brendy
Published: April 2024

El ácido sulfúrico es el electrolito más utilizado en los procesos de anodizado; no obstante, altas concentraciones de esta sustancia son perjudiciales para el ambiente debido a los subproductos que genera. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la influencia del fruto de Caesalpinia coriaria (dividivi) combinado con trietanolamina (TEA), en una baja concentración de ácido sulfúrico, sobre la película de óxido generada durante el anodizado de aluminio 7050 y su efecto en la adherencia de recubrimientos poliméricos. Para ello, se diseñó una celda electrolítica donde se realizó el proceso de anodización. A las probetas ya tratadas, se les aplicó un recubrimiento epóxico de aplicación aeroespacial. Finalmente, fueron caracterizadas, según: espesor de capa de óxido mediante corrientes de Eddy y prueba de adherencia “pull-off”. Se reveló que C. coriaria si afecta la película protectora, aumentando su espesor en una media de 1,6 ± 0,1 µm, con respecto a la muestra que fue tratada únicamente con TEA. De igual forma en el ensayo de adherencia, aunque se obtuvieron resultados mayores a 6.800 kPa, se concluyó que deben realizarse pruebas adicionales con adhesivos epóxicos de mayor resistencia para generar resultados precisos
Evaluación de los Daños por Corrosión de una Estructura de Concreto Armado Expuesta a un Ambiente Costero-Industrial
Authors:   Universidad del Zulia, Camacaro Vásquez Adonis Xavier , Picón Mercado Luis Fernando , Sánchez Gómez Miguel Antonio , De Rincón Oladis T. , Millano González Valentina
Published: April 2024

El estudio de la corrosión de la armadura cobra vital importancia en la predicción de la vida útil de las estructuras; disciplina que se ha desarrollado recientemente a partir de diversos modelos matemáticos aplicados hasta ahora en pocas estructuras en servicio. Este trabajo presenta la evaluación de los daños por corrosión de una estructura de concreto armado expuesta a condiciones ambientales costero-industriales, ubicada en un complejo petroquímico y su relación en la predicción de la vida útil de la estructura, mediante programas ejecutados en la aplicación MATLAB 2021. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un estudio detallado de los elementos estructurales de interés y del ambiente de exposición. El procedimiento experimental consideró la inspección visual de los elementos para el registro del tipo de daños y extensión presente, seguido del levantamiento electroquímico (potencial y velocidad de corrosión) y de la extracción de núcleos testigos de concreto, con los cuales se llevaron a cabo ensayos fisicoquímicos. Estos resultados permitieron realizar una evaluación completa del problema, definiéndose la naturaleza y origen de los daños por corrosión. Finalmente, se estimó el tiempo de vida útil, el cual varió en función del contenido de cloruros y ubicación de los elementos en la estructura
Propuesta de un Modelo de Estimación de Velocidad de Corrosión Externa para Tuberías Enterradas en Suelos Arcillosos
Authors:   Universidad del Zulia, Faría González José , Ocando Lisseth ,   Universidad del Zulia
Published: April 2024

Diversos estudios evidencian la necesidad en la industria petrolera venezolana de implementar alternativas viables en el ámbito de mantenimiento de la integridad de tuberías. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo proponer un modelo de predicción de la velocidad de corrosión externa, para tuberías de transporte de crudo enterradas en un campo de producción, ubicado en el occidente del estado Zulia, Venezuela, con suelos predominantemente arcillosos. Luego de la recopilación, revisión y clasificación de los datos de campo sobre parámetros del suelo y operacionales, se realizó una definición de variables de entrada y salida, utilizados para generar dos modelos; uno de regresión y otro de clasificación. Para el modelo por redes neuronales, se obtuvo un bajo ajuste de regresión (R2) de 6,62 % y un RMSE (root-mean-square error) de 2,13; indicadores de una baja eficiencia, debido a las restricciones de los datos suministrados y tamaño de muestra. Por otro lado, para el modelo por clasificación de árbol de decisión, se alcanzó una exactitud de 98,14 %, agrupando los datos de velocidad de corrosión en rangos o renglones de severidad. Este modelo de árbol de clasificación servirá como punto de partida para posteriores investigaciones que deseen profundizar en el área.
Propiedades Fisicoquímicas de un Abono Orgánico Tipo Bocashi Preparado a partir de Cascarillas de Semillas de Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)
Authors:   Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado, Alí Urdaneta Hernán , Pire-Sierra María Gabriela ,   Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado, Lameda-Cuicas Eudimar Carolina ,   Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado, Pire-Sierra María Carolina ,   Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado
Published: April 2024

La industria cacaotera genera elevados volúmenes de subproductos y residuos que pudieran tener un valor agregado, entre los que se encuentran las cascarillas de las semillas de cacao, pero que no son aprovechados y pueden generar problemas ambientales. De allí que el objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar las propiedades fisicoquímicas de un abono orgánico preparado a partir de cascarillas de cacao, usando la metodología tipo Bocashi. Inicialmente, se realizó la caracterización fisicoquímica de la cascarilla y se formularon cuatro tratamientos, con cuatro repeticiones cada uno, con diferentes proporciones de cascarilla (0, 25, 50 y 75 % p/p). Las pilas de abono formadas para el desarrollo del compostaje, fueron monitoreadas durante 15 días. El mejor tratamiento obtenido fue T4, en el que se usó la mayor cantidad de cascarilla, registrándose la mayor concentración de nitrógeno (1,23 % p/p) y la menor relación C/N (27/1). El resto de los tratamientos mostraron contenidos de fósforo y potasio mayores, pero con elevadas relaciones C/N (de 34 a 59), indicando que el proceso de compostaje no alcanzó la estabilidad en el tiempo evaluado. Finalmente, se concluye que se puede obtener un abono orgánico a base de cascarilla de cacao, que presente características tanto físicas como químicas que puedan ser aprovechadas como enmiendas en suelos.
Impact of Indecisiveness and Anxiety on Decision Making Amongst Adolescents
Authors: Duarah Samiksha
Published: April 2024

Decision making the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions. In life, many a times we are faced with a situation in which we must make a decision between two alternatives or more than two. It is this process of choosing just one among two or more alternatives. A choice is made when the decision-maker examines the benefits and drawbacks, analyzes the issue from various angles, seeks counsel, conducts research, and assesses the available information. While making a decision our opinions and action are chosen via mental process that are influences by various things like biases, heuristics, memories etc. Cognitive biases, inherent patterns of thinking can cloud our judgment in the decision-making process. Like the confirmation bias where we loom for information which supports our previous beliefs, while ignoring contradicting information. Decision making is also not always a rational process. Our emotions too play a huge role in the process of decision making.
A Comprehensive Study on Post-Merger of VI and its Implications on the Telecom Industry
Authors: Singh Dr. Shyamsunder S
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This paper conducts a thorough analysis of the post-merger scenario between Vodafone India and Idea Limited, now collectively known as Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL). The study examines various financial ratios to evaluate the implications of the merger on the telecom industry. The findings suggest that despite the strategic merger, the financial performance of VIL has deteriorated, as evidenced by a decline in key financial ratios compared to the pre-merger period. This research sheds light on the challenges faced by telecom companies in mergers and acquisitions and underscores the importance of strategic planning and execution in such endeavours.
Pomegranate Fruit Disease Prediction Using Machine Learning
Authors: Sri P. Ramya
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Pomegranate may be a broadly developed planting within Indian. This Profoundly useful natural product is contaminated by numerous bugs and illnesses which cause extraordinary temperate misfortunes. Distinctive Shapes of the pathogens maladies within leaves, Stems and of natural products are show. A few of the maladies that influence pomegranate natural products are anthracnose, heart decay and bacterial curse. There’s a require for malady control procedures to incorporate opportune activity on the created infections. Hence, there’s a require for shrewdly and self-learning acknowledgment frameworks to identify these illnesses within given Time. This think about is pointing to classifying of pomegranate natural products in twice classes ordinary and unusual utilizing CNN&LSTM procedure. This investigate work utilizes with cross breed CNN&LSTM procedure to distinguish four sort of maladies show within the pomegranate natural products and classifying all of them within 4 different classes. The comes about gotten utilizing CNN&LSTM are at that point optimized utilizing dragonfly calculation. The highlights like color, surface and shape of the natural products are gathered & bolstered into the half breed CNN&LSTM. The datasets with the classifier is understood like an exceed expectations record which is at first pre-processes utilizing outline diminish procedure and dimensionality carried utilizing foremost component investigation and Discriminant investigation.
Automated Facial Authentication Attendance System
Authors: Patel Asst. Prof. Kajal , Zagade Ms. Anamika , Gupta Mr. Deven
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This research paper introduces a novel approach to automate attendance tracking in educational institutions through the implementation of a Face Recognition-based attendance system using Python. Traditionally, attendance management has relied on manual processes, prone to errors and time-consuming activities such as roll-call or name calling. The primary objective of this project is to revolutionize attendance management by developing an automated system that utilizes facial recognition technology. By leveraging modern advancements in computer vision, this system aims to streamline the attendancetaking process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy while reducing administrative burdens.Implemented within the classroom environment, the system captures student information including name, roll number,admission number, class, department, and photographs for training purposes. Utilizing OpenCV for image extraction and processing.The workflow involves initial face detection using a Haarcascade classifier, followed by facial recognition utilizing the LBPH (Local Binary Pattern Histogram) Algorithm. Upon recognition, the system cross-references the captured data with an established dataset to automatically mark attendance. Furthermore, to facilitate easy record-keeping, an Excel sheet is dynamically generated and updated at regular intervals with attendance information, ensuring seamless integration with existing administrative processes. This research provides a practical solution for attendance management and also helps in broader discourse on leveraging emerging technologies for optimizing educational and organizational workflows
Identification of Bacterial Species Capable of Degrading LDPE
Authors: Urwasha Hempushpa , Kulkarni Pragya
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The Plastic is polymeric material having capability of being molded or shaped by the application of heat and pressure. The low-density polyethylene(LDPE) is the type of plastic which is used in various purpose of our daily life. It is one of the major environmental problems because of its slow degradation rate .To control the pollution caused by low-density polyethylene, microbes are isolated from the dumping site of the Durg region of Chhattisgarh. These microbes are screened by the zone of clearance method for degradation of low-density polyethylene using PEG as substrate. The screened microbes were identified by morphological and biochemical characteristics.Nine bacterial isolates was selected for biodegradation studies.Confirmation of bacterial biodegradation of low-density polyethylene was performed by using weight loss measurement and pH change due to production of acidic product.One potential isolate were further identified through 16S rRNA sequences Alcaligenes faecalis was shown the high degradation rate of low-density polyethylene
Text, Discourse, Dicteme, Language Personality as Basic Concepts of Text Linguistics
Authors: Asratyan Zoya D.
Published: April 2024

The study is devoted to the consideration of the terms, which are the most frequently used and significant for the formation of meaning in linguistics. The relevance of the study is, on the one hand, determined by the variety of approaches to their definition and interpretation, and, on the other hand, by the necessity to specify them to facilitate academic communication and linguistic analysis. The purpose of this work is to consider a number of such concepts and substantiate our approach to them and their interpretation. The study uses both general theoretical and linguistic research methods. Particular attention is paid to phenomenological analysis while considering the terms themselves, as well as semantic, categorical-constitutive, positional and pragmatic analysis while studying empirical material. There are considered the concepts of text, discourse, dicteme as a text unit, language personality of an author, or a narrator and a reader/listener. The article analyzes differences between the text and discourse concepts. The work substantiates heuristic potential of a dicteme as a minimum text unit. The dicteme is studied both - from elementary and holistic approaches, as a fractal that forms the space of the whole text according to synergistic laws. The study emphasizes the ideological role of a linguistic personality both at the stages of creation and consumption of a text. There is carried out a linguistic analysis of an English literary text in order to identify denotative and conceptual information in its ideological and aesthetic manifestation in it. The study highlights the role of strong positions of text in the transfer of conceptual information and considers the function of influence in an artistic and media works, which, in the first case, is mainly emotive in nature, and, in the second, manipulative. It underlines the interdependence of the conceptual priorities of the creator and consumer of a media text.
Natural Language Processing and Fiction Text: Basis for Corpus Research
Authors: Gorozhanov Alexey I. , Guseynova Innara A. , Stepanova Darya V.
Published: April 2024

The study deals with NLP procedures on the material of the fiction texts in German and in English, which are considered as strong cultural texts. The aim of the study is to develop a model of such a technical device to process, analyze and interpret a fiction text, which would reveal the full potential of popular NLP tools within the corpus approach. The general methods used in the study are analysis and synthesis. Special methods are additionally used to solve certain specific issues: descriptive method, modelling and qualitative and quantitative analysis. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the authors apply the crucial principles of the classical theories of text interpretation according to the latest methods and tools of the applied linguistics. As a practical result, special software has been developed, which is able to process SQL based linguistic corpora, automatically built with spaCy NLP library and Python programming language. This software can be used for a fiction text interpretation, as well as for compiling learning materials in Home Reading. It is assumed that the development of special software for strong cultural texts stimulates the search for scientific solutions and at the same time allows one to understand the essential differences that exist between natural and artificial intelligence.
Certainty Stance Adverbs in Chinese Linguistic Academic Writing: A Corpus-based Study
Authors: Dugalich Natalia M. , Han Hao
Published: April 2024

This study delves into the intricate usage of certainty stance adverbs in the academic writings of the Chinese. The object of this study is to conduct a contrastive analysis of certainty stance adverbs between Chinese linguistic MA novices and linguistic experts. The subject of this study is to explore the similarities and differences in the use of these adverbs within the academic discourse of the two groups mentioned. In addressing these disparities, the study seeks to analyze them from the perspective of interlanguage and interpersonal function, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the production of high-quality academic papers by the Chinese. The study employs two key methods: the contrastive analysis method and the corpus-based method. The novelty of the study lies in its contrastive examination of certainty stance adverbs between Chinese linguistic MA novices and experts. Through an in-depth analysis of theoretical frameworks and linguistic data extracted from the MA theses of Chinese linguistic novices and research articles of linguistic experts, the study underscores the importance of considering the similarities and differences in the use of certainty stance adverbs within the realm of second language acquisition and pragmatic studies. This consideration aims to refine learners’ syntactical and pragmatic command of certainty stance adverbs to align with expert academic discourse, ultimately fostering effective interpersonal communication in academic writing. The findings of this research offer valuable insights into the specific linguistic challenges encountered by the Chinese, thereby laying a solid groundwork for the development of targeted pedagogical strategies to bolster their academic writing skills.
“Supertext” as a Form of a “Strong” Fiction Text Existence
Authors: Razumovskaya Veronica A.
Published: April 2024

The emergence and existence of a systemic-structural texts’ unity, defined as a center of translation attraction and formed by a “strong” text of fiction and its secondary versions of various semiotic nature, are considered in the article. The study is addressed to the hypothesis of formation of a “supertext” within the boundaries of the above mentioned center, which has polylingual, polycode, multimodal and polyauthory parameters. Being a multidimensional information object, a “supertext” unites the variations of the original information in translation, which increases the limits of its translatability and degree of its translatedness. The formation and functioning of a center and the corresponding “supertext” are defined as a prolonged, continuous and limitless semiosis, described primarily through the interpretation and adaptation. As a complex semiotic object, a “supertext” is formed as interpretations continuum of a “strong” original information potential, which makes it possible to reveal its aesthetic resources and contribute to its preservation in spatio-temporal coordinates of culture. The hypothesis of “supertext” is considered on the material of a “strong” text of W. Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”, which is world culture heritage, and its numerous secondary versions generated for more than 400 years. In accordance with the Jakobsonian types of translation, main attention is paid to the interlingual and intersemiotic versions of the original. A brief history of play’s Russian translations covering the period of the 18th-21st centuries is given. As one of the most filmed literary texts, “Hamlet” has numerous screen adaptations, revealing their close connection with the world cinema history. There are cases of the Shakespeare’s text retranslation (In the broad sense of the process of original information reinterpretation by means of one foreign language or one semiotic system), as well as shifts in the ontological categories of primacy and secondarity related to verbal, nonverbal and not only verbal secondary texts belonging to the center of translation attraction. The analysis of “Hamlet” as a “supertext” presupposes its consideration in the trajectories of description and prescription and can contribute to the emergence of the history and theory of “supertext” as an object of translation semiotics.
Semantics of the Birth Myth as a Cultural Code
Authors: Stepanova Elena S.
Published: April 2024

The study analyzes the birth myth from the symbolic point of view as a way to indicate the beginning of any existence, real or fictional: the birth of the Universe and a man, which sets out the primary understanding of the world and a man, time and space. The purpose of the analysis is to study the semantics of the birth myth, which reflects the archaic ideas of a person about birth, which made it possible to present the typology of the birth myth as a cultural code. The methodology of the study is based on the works by foreign and domestic scientists in the field of studying the notion “cultural code” as a semiotic system in linguoculturology and ethnolinguistics. The popular science works by Barbara S. Sproul “Primitive Myths. Creation Myths from Around the World” and “The Seeds of Life: From Aristotle to Da Vinci, From Sharks’ Teeth to Frogs’ Pants, the Long and Strange Quest Where Babies Come From” by Edward Dolnik, which contain a large collection of creation stories of the universe and a man, relating to the most different eras and cultures, including the ancient Egyptian and Hindu served as the material for the research. It shows that birth myths contain value orientations for representatives of a certain linguocultural society, which is manifested in cosmogonic, ritual, ancient and Bible myths. It analyses the means of representation of the birth myth as a cultural code. The given language means make possible to describe the process of birth more vividly and emotionally. It concludes that the birth myth represents a fragment of the linguistic view of the world through a mythological text, which helps introduce a man to sacred values that are inaccessible to human understanding, and besides the birth myth personifies natural phenomena, endowing them with anthropocentric properties.
Images: Cognitive Mechanism, Poetics, Semiosphere
Authors: Shestak Larisa A.
Published: April 2024

The study is devoted to the phenomenon of the image as a concept of many humanities. The cognitive mechanism for creating a linguistic and textual image (apperception, application of frames with a matching slot, basic categorization of the world) is under consideration. A typology of linguistic images is given: an acoustic image as a second channel of meaning, along with a lexical-and-semantic one; the means of figurative derivation; a figurative internal form of a word of a secondary direct nomination ( осточертеть, накостылять ); lexical figurativeness and syntagmatics of direct and figurative meanings of a monocode (metaphors of one thematic zone) and polycode (metaphors of different thematic areas) kind. It is concluded that the semantic syntagmatics of figurative language means demonstrates the operation of the law of semantic agreement at the level of both explicit and implicit language means. The types of text figurativeness (figurative detail, image-character, correlation of the figurative structure of texts with the concepts of language and style) are considered. The cultural imagery of naming-characteristics of the cultural paradigms of Europe - Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Modern times; the evolution of civilizational meanings of previous epochs and their transformation into images of modern language ( египетский труд, высокие амфоры ног, площадная брань, макиавеллизм ) is under the studies. The conclusions are made about the function of an image as a systematizer, an ontology parameter. At the same time, metaphor is a magic crystal of focusing space, time and thought, a linguistic way of connecting simultaneity and continuity of the developmtnt of culture. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the identification of the mechanism of semantic syntagmatics of direct and figurative meanings of lexemes (iteration of denotative, connotative and potential semes; semantic consistency - compatibility of thematic zones “anthropomorphic metaphor - artifact metaphor, anthropomorphic metaphor - naturalmorphic metaphor, phytomorphic metaphor - zoomorphic metaphor”, etc.), as well as in establishing the semiotic evolution of the civilizational meanings of cultural paradigms - the historical transformation, due to the loss of denotations and referents, of the names of denotations into the characteristics of a wide range of objects: патрицианский профиль А.Ахматовой (M. Tsvetaeva) as ‘Roman’, ‘with a proud landing of the head’; марионетка ‘non-independent subject’, ‘state under external control’, барочный торт (L. Ulitskaya) ‘overly decorated’. The article proposes an algorithm for the analysis of a polymetaphorical poetic text.
Ugliness as a Prototype Category: Cognitive-and-Semantic Analysis
Authors: Mudrovskaya Anastasia M. , Temirgazina Zifa K. , Aselderova Rumaniyat O.
Published: April 2024

The study proposes a cognitive-and-semantic approach to the study of the category ‘urodstvo’ (‘ugliness’). This approach allowed, using a component analysis of the meanings of words - denote main lexical representatives of the category of ugliness in the Russian language, and establish a set of features of the category relevant to the basic level. Several prototypical features of ugliness have been identified: ‘the carrier of the feature is a living organism (human, animal, plant)’; ‘abnormality in the structure’; ‘innate abnormality’; ‘its physical (anatomical) character’. An exemplary representative of a category has all the prototypical features in contrast to non-exemplary representatives. Blurring of prototypical features in non-ideal representatives of the category is carried out in the process of development and expansion of the semantics of the words urodstvo (‘ugliness’), bezobraziye (‘deformity’), nekrassivost’ (‘unattractiveness’) in Russian.
Conceptualization of the Notion of FREEDOM in the Worldview of Foreign Students of Journalism
Authors: Strelchuk Elena N. , Lepkova Alina S.
Published: April 2024

The study presents the results of a study of the fragments of the journalistic conceptual worldview. This phenomenon is gradually emerging in the minds of future journalists in course of their studies at Russian universities. The key position in the work is occupied by the concept of FREEDOM. This concept was analyzed for its structural and semantic content. The relevance of the study is due to the continuously ongoing transformations in the world and the media. Such changes inevitably affect the worldview of future specialists and their ideas about the basic value for this profession - freedom . The purpose of the work is to determine the linguistic content of the concept under consideration by highlighting and analyzing its elements of the nuclear, near-nuclear and peripheral zones. The study is based on an associative experiment using a cinquain technique. The associative questionnaire made it possible to select and analyze from the point of view of semantic content the most frequent representing the concept of FREEDOM in the journalistic worldview of foreign students. The experiment was attended by the 3rd-4th year foreign students-journalists studying in RUDN University. As a result, it was concluded that the concept in question appears in the minds of foreign students studying journalism at Russian universities, primarily as a basic value associated with life and happiness, and not as a professional term fixed in dictionaries.
Cancer and Food-Related Risks: A Review
Authors: Ahmed Dr. Nisar , Dash Dr. Biswajit , Ghosh Dr. Somenath , Kumar Dr. Asit
Published: April 2024

This review presents the most current scientific evidence related with the interaction between diet and cancer risk. For the purpose of ensuring the food's microbiological and chemical safety, as well as improving its palatability, numerous food processing techniques have been utilized. Innovations and advancements in food processing are being driven by the growing demand for food that are not only nutritious but also convenient and healthy. When new processes and compounds are discovered as a result of improvements in analytical capabilities, it is necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of the potential effects on human health. In this review, the most recent scientific findings concerning the influence of the foods we eat and the risk of developing cancer are presented. Therefore, there is a pressing need for ongoing research as well as the development of comprehensive strategies to address these preventable causes of cancer and to encourage healthier lifestyle choices. This review presents an analysis of the most recent scientific data concerning the correlation between dietary habits and the likelihood of developing cancer. In addition to an increase in the consumption of refined sugars and foods that are high in carbohydrates, these patterns also demonstrates a decrease in the consumption of macronutrients and micronutrients. In addition to this, this review investigates the impact of certain dietary regimens, such as the Mediterranean diets, as well as the intake of meat and dairy items, on the likelihood of developing cancer. Epidemiological studies, molecular mechanisms, and emerging perspectives in the field of personalized nutrition were also been reviewed. It is the objective of this review to present a comprehensive analysis of relevant studies, offering the latest scientific insights regarding the correlation between diet and the likelihood of cancer development.
Benefits of Personalized Diet, Nutrition, And Exercise Programs for Cancer Survivors
Authors: Natto Hatim.A. , Sahoo Dr Debananda , Muneera N.
Published: April 2024

Nutrition, diets, and exercise are critical pillars in fortifying the well-being of cancer survivors. A balanced and nutrientrich diet serves as a linchpin in the recovery process for cancer, providing essential vitamins and minerals crucial for rejuvenating weakened immune systems and promoting overall health. The comprehensive influence of nutritional variables, including weight, food, physical activity, and alcohol use, goes beyond cancer development and affects outlook; the standard of living, concurrent health conditions, reappearances, and the incidence of recurrent malignancies are important factors to consider. However, despite their undeniable importance, a comprehensive understanding of their correlating effects on cancer survivors is hindered by the relatively recent and limited literature. This review aims to address existing gaps in current research, emphasizing recent studies and reviews related to nutrition, diets, alcoholic beverages, obesity, and exercise in cancer patients. This review focuses on specific areas necessitating further investigation by synthesizing and scrutinizing the latest findings. By exploring recent advancements, the goal is to contribute to a profound understanding of tailored nutrition plans, specific diets, lifestyle modifications, and exercise regimens, which can strategically enhance cancer survivors' well-being and long-term outcomes.
Unravelling The Complexities of Cervical Cancer: A Comprehensive Exploration
Authors: Bhargava Dr. Shilpa , Abraham Dr. John , Srinivas Dr. Martha , Ghosh Dr. Somenath
Published: April 2024

Cervical cancer (CC) ranks as the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among women aged 20-39, resulting in ten premature deaths weekly. CC affects women worldwide as the most common form of genital cancer, with approximately 500,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Besides the risk of death, CC can lead to increased morbidity, causing symptoms like pain, haemorrhage, and kidney failure. These complications pose significant challenges to treatment, particularly in areas with limited healthcare access. Immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation further contribute to CC pathogenesis, creating a pro-carcinogenic microenvironment through immune cell recruitment, cytokine release, and inflammatory responses triggered by persistent HPV infection. Moreover, understanding the socio-economic determinants influencing the prevalence of CC and promoting awareness can contribute to effective public health interventions. Research endeavours in these domains are vital to reduce the burden of CC, enhance early detection, and ultimately save lives. This review covers recent research on CC global epidemiology, intricate pathogenesis insights, protein-based HPV vaccines, and diverse treatment modalities, including recurrent cases. Molecular markers indicating prognosis and the role of artificial intelligence. The review will briefly highlight preventive strategies, offering a comprehensive overview of crucial research areas in CC.
Epigenetics in Cancer Therapy
Authors: Kumar Mahapatra Dr. Abikesh Prasada , S. Mule Vinod , Naveen Dr Avula , Ghosh Dr. Somenath
Published: April 2024

Epigenetics regulates parts of the genetic information accessible to cellular machinery, thus contributing to cellular diversity. Disruption of epigenetic harmonisation can lead to dysregulation of signaling pathways and contribute to diseases like cancer. Epigenetic processes are crucial in coordinating the normal growth and preservation of gene activity unique to mammal tissues. Epigenetic studies in current cancer research are vital for early detection through biomarker identification, understanding tumor heterogeneity, predicting treatment responses, and uncovering resistance mechanisms. This knowledge informs targeted therapies, enhances personalized medicine, and improves overall outcomes in cancer patients. This review comprehensively explores epigenetic processes in healthy cells, emphasizing histone modification-lysine acetylation and DNA methylation. The intricate mechanisms governing genetic expression and their dysregulation in cancer progression are also reviewed. Examining prevalent cancer types, this review stresses the pivotal role of epigenetics in understanding and potentially targeting these processes for therapeutic interventions.
Case Study On Pulmonary and Right Atrial Cardiac Metastases Among Children with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: KR Dr. Sumalatha , Abraham Dr. John , Pandy Dr. Pachai
Published: April 2024

The occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma(HpC) hepato-blastoma (HB) in children with metastases in both the right atrium and lungs is a rare occurrence. Overcoming these challenges in treatment is an intricate and demanding process. We present a rare clinical case involving a pediatric patient diagnosed with hepatoblastoma (HpC) that exhibited metastasis to both the lungs and the right atrium. In response to this complex condition, surgical intervention was undertaken, complemented by a carefully administered combination of chemotherapy. This dual-phase chemotherapy, administered both pre- and post-operation, served as an adjuvant treatment strategy. The primary objective of this comprehensive therapeutic approach was to attain full remission, eliminating any traces of the malignancy. The intricacies of managing metastatic HpC in pediatric cases underscore the importance of multidisciplinary interventions, emphasizing the critical role of surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy in the pursuit of a positive treatment outcome. Thus, individuals with HB that has spread to the lungs and right atrium may have a favorable outcome by undergoing proactive and multimodal therapy.
El mentefacto conceptual como estrategia de lectura en octavo grado
Authors: Monsalve Flórez Jhon Alexánder
Published: April 2024

Este artículo de reflexión presenta los resultados de una intervención didáctica consistente en la orientación del uso de mentefactos conceptuales como estrategia de lectura, mediante el modelo de Pedagogía Dialogante desarrollado por Julián de Zubiría Samper, con el fin de comprender las facilidades y dificultades de esta estrategia en una muestra de estudiantes de bachillerato. Para ello, se propone, a partir de una investigación-acción, una secuencia didáctica estructurada en cinco momentos, transversalizada por textos argumentativos alusivos a la Masacre de las Bananeras: 1) Prueba diagnóstica, centrada en presaberes en torno a la organización de mentefactos; 2) Orientación de reconocimiento macroproposicional, enfocado especialmente en la redacción de oraciones isoordinadas; 3) Mediación para la identificación de proposiciones excluyentes, a partir de las ideologías que se contraponenen los discursos argumentativos abordados en clase; 4) Comprensión de las supraordinaciones e ifraordinaciones en los textos y elaboración de diagramas mentefactuales; y 5) Evaluación por parte de los estudiantes sobre las dificultades y comprensiones durante el uso de esta estrategia. Luego de la intervención, se hace necesario replantear el camino para la identificación de proposiciones excluyentes que constituyen uno de los procesos más importantes en la elaboración de mentefactos.
A Comprehensive Review of Molecular Biology Alterations in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Authors: Beiranvand mania , Akbari Atieh , Behzadifar Masoud , Akbari Mohamad Esmaeil
Published: April 2024

Aim: This study aimed to identify studies that provide
comprehensive information on the biological-molecular changes of
inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) from January 1, 2000, to the end of
November 2021. Materials and Methods: Two researchers
independently searched electronic databases using keywords and Boolean
operators. Inclusion criteria included studies published in English,
peer-reviewed, and with appropriate information on IBC’s
biological-molecular changes. Exclusion criteria were studies not in
English, those without sufficient information on molecular and
biological processes related to cancer, or those including other
cancers. Results: From an initial selection of 1639 studies, 11
were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results
highlight the importance of rigorous search strategies in identifying
relevant studies in the field of cancer research. Conclusion:
Understanding the unique traits of inflammatory breast cancer is crucial
in determining its aggressive nature. Differential diagnosis of IBC from
other types of breast cancer is necessary as genetic and molecular
alterations in IBC are also present in non-IBC breast cancer, despite
potential differences in treatment.
Trilobatin, a naturally occurring GPR158 ligand, alleviates depressive-like behavior by promoting mitophagy
Authors: Lin Mu , Xie Dianyou , Luo Yunmei , Dong Lan , Wei Yu , Gong Qihai , yizhun zhu , Gao Jianmei
Published: April 2024

Abstract Background and Purpose: G-protein-coupled receptor (GPR158), an
orphan receptor, is highly expressed in the medial prefrontal cortex in
(mPFC) and identified as a novel therapeutic target for treating
depression. Trilobatin (TLB) is a naturally-occurring food additive with
potent neuroprotective properties. However, its pharmacological effects
and molecular mechanisms against depression remains unknown. We explored
whether TLB alleviates depression by targeting GPR158. Experimental
Approach: Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression
mice model was used to explore antidepressant-like effect of TLB.
GPR158-deficent mice were treated with TLB to determine whether TLB
exerts its antidepressant-like effect by targeting GPR158. Key Results:
TLB effectively alleviated CUMS-induced depressive-like behavior in
mice. Mitophagy was contributed to the antidepressant-like effect of
TLB, as evidenced by qRT-PCR array. As anticipated, TLB up-regulated
autophagy associated protein expression of PFC in mice and restored
mitochondrial dynamic balance, further inhibiting oxidative stress, as
reflected by reducing ROS generation and increasing antioxidant enzymes.
Mechanistically, GPR158 deficiency also up-regulated autophagy
associated proteins expression and rejuvenated mitochondrial dynamic,
further attenuating depressive-like behavior in response to CUMS insult.
Most importantly, TLB directly bound to GPR158 and decreased its protein
expression. Encouragingly, the promotive effect of TLB on mitophagy and
its antidepressant-like effect were enhanced in GPR158-deficent mice.
Conclusions and Implications: Our findings not only highlight
GPR158-mediated mitophagy as a crucial pharmacological target for
managing depression, but also reveal a new-found pharmacological
property of TLB: serving as a novel naturally-occurring ligand of GPR158
to safeguard depression from oxidative stress by promoting mitophagy.
Public Knowledge and Awareness of Tick-Borne Pathogens and Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana
Authors: Alale Theophilus Yaw , Sormunen Jani , Nzeh Joseph , Agjei Richard Osei , Vesterinen Eero , Klemola Tero
Published: April 2024

Aims Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a significant and increasing health
threat globally. About 45 tick species have been described from Ghana,
located in Sub-Saharan Africa, but it is unknown how well-informed local
citizens are regarding the risks posed by ticks and TBDs. This research
aimed to assess the public knowledge and awareness of TBPs and TBDs in
Ghana through questionnaires. The survey underscored the potential
veterinary and public health threats of TBDs, emphasizing the importance
of awareness creation. Methods Utilizing a cross-sectional design, we
collected data from 538 respondents across all 16 regions of Ghana
through questionnaires and assessed public knowledge and awareness of
TBDs. W used both an electronic survey form and a structured interview
questionnaire to assess respondents’ knowledge of ticks and TBDs.
Descriptive table statistics were used to tabulate frequencies and
percentages of all categorical responses and more closely tested for
associations between certain variable pairs. Results Results from the
study identified limited public knowledge and awareness among animal
owners and non-animal owners in Ghana. Furthermore, the results
highlighted the association between domestic animal ownership and
increased human-tick encounters. The findings suggest a pressing need
for targeted public education on TBDs in Ghana. Conclusions As Ghana
imports livestock, the risk of TBD spread demands attention. Overall,
the survey contributes essential insights for veterinary and public
health interventions, stressing the urgency of raising awareness and
understanding among the public regarding the risks associated with ticks
and TBDs. The cohabitation of humans with a variety of domestic animals,
coupled with varying levels of veterinary service utilization, presents
opportunities for targeted public health interventions.
NOD2 in signaling, immunity and mycobacterial infection
Authors: Wang Yi , Mi Zihao , Liu Hong , Zhang Furen
Published: April 2024

Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain 2 (NOD2) primarily acts as a
cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor (PRR) recognizing muramyl
dipeptide (MDP), the basic unit of bacterial cell wall, playing a key
role in the sensing of pathogens. However, accumulating investigations
indicate that, in addition to being a PRR, NOD2 also has a wide range of
immunomodulatory effects and is involved in the pathogenesis of several
inflammatory and infectious diseases, with Crohn’s disease (CD) and
leprosy being typical examples. Here, we summarize the MDP dependent and
independent activation of NOD2 and the corresponding downstream
signaling pathways. In addition to the classic immune response triggered
by NOD2, we also review the latest findings of NOD2 regulating immune
homeostasis through trained immunity and immune tolerance. Finally, we
focus on the diverse roles of NOD2 in defending against mycobacterial
infections. A further comprehensive understanding of NOD2 will provide
new insights into the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Ultra-low RIN, low threshold AlGaInAs/InP BH-DFB laser
Authors: ren JianHua , Xing Yanhui , Han Jun , Sun Tianyu , Xing Zheng , Yin Can , Zhang Baoshun
Published: April 2024

This work conducted a comparative study on DFB lasers based on
AlGaInAs/InP heterostructures, and comparatively studied the effects of
different trench shapes and different cavity lengths on the laser output
characteristics. Based on the vertical trench structure, we obtained a
laser output of 90mW at 25°C, Compared with the trenchless laser, the
output power was increased to 3.6 times the original, and the threshold
current was only 4mA. It allows 8.5nm wavelength tunability within the
temperature range of 5-85℃, and still has an edge mode suppression ratio
of >45dB at 85℃. After the chip is packaged in a butterfly
shape, the relative intensity noise in the 0-40 GHz frequency range is
lower than -162.8dB/Hz at the working current of 300mA.