bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Students’ Perception of the Enforcement Model Approach towards Radicalism Movement in Malaysia Higher Learning Institutions (HLI’s)
Authors:   Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, Ismail Alice Sabrina , Mujtaba Habib Muhammad ,   Law and Civic Department, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Radicalism among undergraduates in a higher learning institution (is an HLI’s) thing that is already synonymous in most countries, especially in developing nations. The radicalism brought about by the student movement is not triggered, but it is often influenced by the issue of statehood, which is a factor in social change and the formation of community values. However, the involvement of students in higher learning institutions (HLI’s) in Malaysia is now not as intense and aggressive as in the foreign context. Based on scientific studies, student participation in Malaysia lack awareness and concern about the current political issues and problems around them. The enforcement of the University College University Act (AUKU) 1971 in Malaysia, which prohibits students from engaging in politics for five decades, has caused some passivity and paralysis in the students’ interest in political activities. Therefore, this study’s main objective is to develop a resilience model in preventing radicalism in a more student-friendly scenario that does not constrain students’ rights in Malaysia, like the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU), by benchmarking the good practices in Indonesia’s Higher Learning Institution (HLI’s) using the Altbach’s theoretical framework. Thus, questionnaires were conducted among students in three HLI’s – UTM, UKM and UM to understand students’ perception of AUKU from the technical and social sciences backgrounds. The study found that students’ perception of the AUKU enforcement model was poorly satisfactory and required a review, as universities function not as controlled factories but as generators of knowledge for producing great and intellectual national leaders regardless of their calibre and performance.
Secular change of tectonic setting in the Archean Takanen greenstone belt, northeastern Karelia Province, Fennoscandian Shield
Authors:   Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Järvinen Ville ,   University of Helsinki, Department of Geosciences and Geography, Finland, Karampelas Nikolaos ,   University of Helsinki, Department of Geosciences and Geography, Finland, Rämö Tapani ,   University of Helsinki, Department of Geosciences and Geography, Finland, Halkoaho Tapio ,   Geological Survey of Finland, Kuopio, Törmänen Tuomo ,   Geological Survey of Finland, Rovaniemi, Mikkola Perttu ,   Geological Survey of Finland, Kuopio, Lahaye Yann ,   Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo
Published: February 2024

The target of this study is the Takanen greenstone belt (TGB), a small 11-km-long and east-west oriented supracrustal belt in the northern Lentua complex of the Western Karelia Subprovince (eastern Finland). We present a new geological interpretation of the TGB based on lithology, geochemistry, stratigraphy, and two new zircon U-Pb age determinations and Lu-Hf-in-zircon data. The TGB forms a ���≥800-m-thick synclinal sequence composed of intercalated mafic-���komatiitic and felsic-intermediate volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks (lavas, tuffs, and tuffites) crosscut by granitoid dykes, and metamorphosed in lower amphibolite facies with few primary volcanic textures visible. The felsic-intermediate rocks are calc-alkaline and split into strongly and weakly REE-fractionated groups. The mafic-ultramafic rocks are tholeiitic with flat REE-patterns, but some samples show LREE-enrichment. Massive Fe-sulfide layers (≤��1 m) are associated with volcanoclastic rocks. Komatiites are Al-undepleted and comprise differentiated (peridotite-gabbro) and undifferentiated (dunite/serpentinite) cumulates and thin undifferentiated flows. Channel-facies komatiitic cumulates are found stratigraphically above Fe-sulfide-rich unites and have �potential for komatiite-hosted Ni-deposits. Our new isotope data from two felsic-intermediate volcanic rock samples shows that the TGBs stratigraphically lowermost and uppermost units are 2.96 Ga and 2.71 Ga old, respectively. Based on Hf isotope data, the older 2.96 Ga sample contains reworked crustal material, possibly originating from ~3.2 Ga crust.In contrast, the 2.71 Ga sample is isotopically juvenile (near-chondritic), indicating an episode of juvenile crust formation in the northern Lentua Complex. No unconformity is found between the stratigraphically upper and lower parts of the TGB, but the ~250 Ma age difference (and geochemical indicators) suggests they may have formed in different tectonic settings. The lower part of TGB stratigraphy is correlated with the ~2.94 Ga Luoma Formation in the nearby Suomussalmi greenstone belt. The 2.71 Ga volcanic unit does not have a known equivalent in greenstone belts in Finland, but a corollary is found in Russia, and a tentative correlation to a possible 2.75–2.70 Ga arc-system in Takanen–Khedozero-Bolshozero–Ilomantsi is suggested.
Training children's cognitive functions using eye-tracking technology
Authors: Rebreikina A.B. , Liaukovich K. M.
Published: February 2024

The active development of eye-tracking, that is, recording of eye movements, gives opportunities for the creation of new approaches to the improving of cognitive functions and learning. Eye-tracking based methods can be useful not only for children with impaired motor and speech functions, but also for children with attention disorders, since gaze control is closely related to attention. Feedback from the gaze accuracy can improve the effectiveness of attention training techniques. In this paper, we describe studies of the effectiveness of the use of correctional techniques based on eye-tracking in infants (healthy group and groups with various risks for cognitive impairment) and in children with developmental disorders (autism, Rett syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In almost all of the studies reviewed, positive effects of training were observed, i. e. both the productivity of the tasks performance and sustained attention were improved. A number of studies have revealed the transfer of the training effect to untrained functions, which is an important indicator of the effectiveness of correction techniques. All this indicates the perspective of development in this direction. However, much work is to be done, such as selecting and creating the most effective tasks, determining the optimal frequency and duration of training for different clinical groups.
Study on the effectiveness of the Denver Model of Early Care for Children with Autism and at Risk of ASD. Systematic review
Authors: Davydova E.Y. , Tyushkevich S.A. , Davydov D.V. , Ilyunceva A.N. , Uskova O.A. , Movchan A.A.
Published: February 2024

Autism spectrum disorders are a high-frequency group of developmental disorders with a wide variety in the manifestation of key symptoms. The results of numerous studies point to the extremely important role of early initiation of corrective and developmental measures in the further trajectory of the development of a child with autism. To date, the Denver Early Intervention Model, which has been implemented in the practice of providing help to children with ASD for about 25 years, is the most well-known in early intervention services. During this time, a large number of studies have been conducted and evidence of efficacy has been obtained, but the data of scientific studies are very contradictory. The purpose of this work was to review the available scientific literature reflecting the results of research on the application of the Denver model in working with children of early and early preschool age with ASD and the risk of ASD. The effects of the model are considered separately for different types of studies, from case studies to meta-analyses of data, due to differences in results. In general, the presented results of studies on the effectiveness of the Denver model indicate positive results in terms of reducing the severity of autism symptoms, developing social skills and intelligence. At the same time, there is a reduced effect on the generalization of data in meta-analyses, which may be due to the wide variety of diagnostic methods used, which examine one area of development, but reflect different aspects of it.
The Relationships of Problematic Smartphone Use with Manifestations of Psychological Ill-Being
Authors: Sheinov V.
Published: February 2024

Problematic smartphone use is a common phenomenon associated with many manifestations of psychological distress. This review article presents positive links of problematic smartphone use with cyberbullying, victimization, all features of the “dark triad” (Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy), impulsivity, neuroticism, duration of daily smartphone use, and a negative correlation with communication skills among the most active users, identified by foreign researchers. The review includes the results confirmed by a number of studies performed in different countries on samples of respondents of different sex and age (mainly students and adolescents). The proposed review of foreign results can contribute to understanding the essence of the problematic use of a smartphone and initiate similar studies in the Russian-speaking society. Overcoming of the detected negative manifestations of problematic smartphone use may include the use of the obtained data in explanatory work with students about the dangers of excessive use of smartphones.
The life journey of Professor Leonid Vasilievich Dmitrenko
Authors: Zharikov Mikhail , Berdnikova Yulia L.
Published: February 2024

The essay is dedicated to Leonid Vasilyevich Dmitrenko, a Soviet and Russian scientist and specialist in the field of chemical physics, whose scientific, pedagogical, and organizational activities unquestionably laid the foundation for further development in the area of high-molecular compounds and their industrial production. Leonid Vasilyevich was an outstanding scientist and researcher, distinguished by his intellectualism, kind attitude towards colleagues and students, and his concern for people's problems, providing invaluable assistance and support to those in need. Bright memories of Leonid Vasilyevich will forever remain in the hearts and minds of his relatives, coworkers, and students and graduates of the university. This essay is written with the support of Leonid Vasilyevich's daughter, Julia Leonidovna Berdnikova, who was able to provide materials from her family's archives.
Significance of Chromogranin A and Synaptophysin in Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Authors: Tomita Tatsuo
Published: February 2024

The two most commonly used immunohistochemical markers for neuroendocrine tumors are chromogranin A and synaptophysin. We had previously studied immunohistochemical staining on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: chromogranin A strongly positive tumors including gastrinomas, glucagonomas, pancreatic polypeptidomas were more malignant (>50%) than chromogranin A weakly positive tumors of insulinomas (<10%). With additional 40 cases of gastroenteric neuroendocrine tumors, formerly carcinoid tumors, we investigated chromogranin A and synaptophysin immunostaining: more aggressive neuroendocrine tumors of duodenum, small intestine and ascending colon were strongly positive for chromogranin compared to less aggressive neuroendocrine tumors of sigmoid colon and rectum. Immunohistochemical staining for chromogranin A represents a marker for the secretary granules with a possible marker of prognosis on all gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Furthermore, serum CgA levels may be used as an indirect, independent diagnostic and prognostic marker for gastroenteropa-ncreatic neuroendocrine tumors in three folds: First to diagnose gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Secondly, to assess the degree of malignancy by tissue and serum CgA levels and thirdly, evaluate increasing serum CgA levels as a prognostic indicator. Since there is no difference of immunostaining for synaptophysin between more aggressive neuroendocrine tumors and less aggressive tumors, immunostaining for synaptophysin is not a marker for aggressive tumors.
Hormonal-metabolic trajectory of menopausal transition in a normoglycemic cohort of women with different blood pressure levels
Authors: Ruyatkina L.A.
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The gradual clustering of cardio-metabolic factors in women depending on age and decline of ovarian function justifies attention to the phenotype of the formation of the metabolic syndrome during the menopausal transition depending on the presence of hypertension without dysglycemia. Aim: to evaluate the association of indicators of the functional state of the pituitary-ovarian axis with markers of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and parameters of insulin resistance (IR) in a cohort of normoglycemic women aged 35-59 years with different levels of blood pressure (BP). Patients and methods. In a cohort of women 35–59 years old without dysglycemia (n = 88), 58 women had hypertension, 30 were normotensive. It was determined: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), levels of BP, triglycerides (TG), HDL-C, insulin, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol, fasting glucose (FG); TyG and HOMA2-IR indices. Using SPSS (version 17) assessed the median (25; 75%); intergroup differences using the Mann-Whitney test; correlation analyzes: Spearman (R) and partial correlation (R рс ) to level out the influence of age. Results. In the general cohort of women, the influence of postmenopausal duration (PMD), FSH and E2 levels on MetS and TyG parameters depended on age, except for the correlation of PMD with FG (R pc = 0.313; p = 0.004). The range of associations of MetS markers with each other and TyG in the group of patients with hypertension is similar to those in the general cohort of women. In both cohorts, the interrelations between FG, OT, insulin and TyG remained relevant with partial correlation. The TyG index, associated with HOMA2-IR (R=0.600; p<0.001; R pc =0.426; p<0.001), had a greater range of connections with MetS components, as well as with FSH (R=0.312; p=0.017; R pc =0.286; p=0.030) and E2 (R= -0.393; p=0.002; R pc = -0.376; p=0.004) in the presence of hypertension. Conclusion. The influence of indicators of the functional state of the pituitary-ovarian axis on MetS and TyG markers was revealed, along with a spectrum of associations of parameters and factors in the formation of menopausal MetS with IR indices, especially TyG. Correlation relations between FG with PMD and MetS components, as well as estradiol in case of hypertension, reflect a high risk of progression to dysglycemia.
Platelet-rich Plasma Injection for the Treatment of Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report
Authors: Civitarese David , Downing Michael , Bazzi Michael , Flanagan Glenn , Rothenberg Joshua
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most common adult tendon injuries and continues to increase in incidence. This case report outlines a comprehensive approach for stand-alone leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma treatment of a partial subacute Achilles tendon rupture in a professional athlete who had received prior autologous conditioned serum injections with an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Patient History: A 32-year-old male professional ice hockey player presented with persistent left ankle pain approximately seven months after suffering a partial acute Achilles tendon tear. Imaging confirmed a subacute partial Achilles tendon rupture. Injection: Following local anesthesia, a 25-gauge 1.5-inch needle was advanced to the target structure under ultrasound guidance and 3 mL of autologous platelet-rich plasma was divided amongst several areas of the patient's Achilles tendon, while simultaneously tenotomizing the tendon. No complications were observed. Imaging: Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging approximately 9 months after platelet-rich plasma injection revealed complete resolution of the Achilles tendon rupture. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injection could be considered an effective treatment option for acute Achilles tendon rupture during the subacute stages of tendon healing, leading to complete radiographic resolution of the tear and enabling a return to high-level athletics.
Respiratory Virus Transmission During Orthopaedic Surgery in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Survey of Knowledge and Clinical Practices
Authors: Cawich Shamir
Published: February 2024

Healthcare workers are at high risk of contracting respiratory viruses at work by virtue of their increased levels of exposure [1,2,3]. Orthopaedic surgeons are particularly vulnerable due to aerosolization that occurs with the use of power tools [4,5]. Therefore, it is important for orthopaedic surgeons to be familiar with the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a part of their risk-reduction strategies against respiratory viruses. This, however, is not an area that receives much attention in most orthopaedic surgical departments, especially in low and middle income countries (LMICs) where PPE may not be universally available [4,5]. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, beliefs and practices on PPE use by orthopaedic surgeons in a LMIC in the Eastern Caribbean. The data gleaned from this study would be valuable to inform future public health strategies in the face of evolving health challenges. This becomes especially important in light of the recent global pandemic with the respiratory virus, COVID-19.
A novel approach to assess human neurovirulence and neurotoxicity-related concerns in vaccine development
Authors: Dasari Vasanthi , Bolimera Paparao , Shukla Swati , Ganar Rahul , Elwell Timothy , Dravida Subhadra
Published: February 2024

Pre-clinical assessment of vaccines for neurotoxicity and neurovirulence is mandatory for safe human administration especially for vaccines developed to target neurotropic viruses. Several recent studies suggest that some vaccine candidates, for example yellow fever vaccine tested to be neuroattenuated in monkeys were later found to be neurovirulent in vaccinated population. In this study, we used a stem cell composed human microphysiological system configuration as an in vitro platform and infected them with four strains of DENV (Dengue Virus) followed by capturing the micrographs that were analyzed by AI/ML enabled software to generate neurovirulence score. Additionally, the host gene expression studies done with infected microphysiological system resulted in establishing the signatures specific to the host system against viral strains. Varying degrees of neurovirulence risk scores were recorded by the prediction model. Our approach is the first of its kind, showcasing the use of a healthy human Microphysiological System complemented with digital tools to generate neurovirulent gene signatures represented by HLA-B, C1QB, TIMP4, CD63 and RANTES, which may play a role in host protection or as a result of a pathological response against DENV infection.
Eosinophilic bronchitis – Chronic cough with a treatable trait
Authors: Brister Danica
Published: February 2024

Eosinophilia in sputum is an important finding in patients with chronic cough, as it identifies a treatable trait with available therapy that is well tolerated and can be effective. While most patients have airway hyperresponsiveness or airway obstruction which define asthma, an important number of cases lack these features of bronchoconstriction but sputum induction still demonstrates excess eosinophilia, indicating eosinophilic bronchitis without asthma. Unfortunately, this test is largely limited to research centers and speciality cough clinics, but associated measures of allergic airway inflammation can be used to support the diagnosis. While the mechanisms that initiate and drive non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis (NAEB) are not well understood, there is emerging evidence that eosinophils and inflammatory mediators are important contributors of nerve sensitivity, a hallmark of chronic cough. Inhaled steroids form the major treatment used in non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis (NAEB). Novel targeted therapies for asthma known as biologics are likely to be tried in the common and debilitating condition of chronic cough, while their efficacy in NAEB is yet to be seen.
Legal and ethical considerations for Newborn Whole Genome Sequencing
Authors: Sieja Anna
Published: February 2024

Problematyka sekwencjonowania całogenomowego noworodków jest zagadnieniem niezwykle złożonym i stanowiącym wyzwanie dla współczesnego prawodawstwa oraz bioetyki. Problem
ten zyskał na znaczeniu w ostatnich latach dzięki rewolucji technologicznej w branży genomiki i większej przystępności cenowej badań całogenomowych Whole Genome Sequencing
Testing. Celem niniejszego opracowania jest ocena zasadności postulatów popularyzacji oraz refundacji kosztów badań sekwencjonowania noworodków poprzez analizę uwarunkowań
medycznych, etyki medycznej, wyzwań prawodawczych oraz obecnych uwarunkowań prawnych w tym zakresie. Przyjęto tezę, że stosowanie badań genomowych u niepełnoletnich niesie za sobą daleko idące konsekwencje w zakresie ochrony praw pacjentów. Z jednej strony włączenie badań całogenomowych noworodków do standardu opieki medycznej może przynieść rewolucję w medycynie, z drugiej strony może zagrażać prywatności i autonomii badanych oraz osób z nimi spokrewnionych. W wyniku przeprowadzonych badań wykazano liczne zalety wynikające z rutynowego sekwencjonowania genomu noworodków oraz przedstawiono wykorzystanie tej metody na świecie. Wykazano również, że obecnie obowiązujące w Polsce regulacje prawne nie stanowią wystarczającego zabezpieczenia praw i wolności małoletnich. Prawo przyjmuje rolę niejako „następczą” – z opóźnieniem usiłuje regulować zastany stan faktyczny wywołany gwałtownym rozwojem nowoczesnych technologii oraz odkryć z zakresu genomiki. W ramach postulatów de lege ferenda wskazano, że konieczne jest uaktualnienie oraz ujednolicenie regulacji prawnych w zakresie testów całogenomowych na niepełnoletnich.
Extrenal supervision of the Minister of Justice over the administrative activities of common courts
Authors: Zawadzki Paweł
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the flaws in the institutional construction of the external supervision of the Minister of Justice over the administrative activity of common courts. The main research method used in the study was a comparative analysis of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, laws and other legal acts. The paper presents the supreme supervision of the Minister of Justice over the administrative activity of common courts introduced by the legislator, which compromises the independence of judges asymmetrically to the efficiency of the judiciary. The institutional construction of the supreme supervision of common courts equips the Minister of Justice with arbitrary and discretionary authority over the administrative activities of the courts, which violates the constitutional principle of the tripartite division of power. The problem of institutional construction and the balancing of powers from the perspective of the Constitution is extremely important. The first doubt is shown in Article 183(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland that the Supreme Court supervises the activities of the common and military courts in the field of adjudication. Thus, in principle, the question of supervision of jurisdictional activities is clarified, whereas there is no explicitly expressed supervision of judicial administration in the Constitution. Nevertheless, such supervision is necessary, since the court is the disposer of budgetary funds, movable and immovable property, in matters of economic administration such supervision is necessary from the point of view of legality, economy, expediency and reliability. First of all, this study indicates what the administrative activity of common courts is. Then, the evolution of the external supervision of the Minister of Justice over the administrative activity of common courts is presented. In the next part of the paper, the Constitutional prerequisites for excessive interference in the independence of common courts are shown. In the final part, the urgent need for reform in the area of the Minister of Justice’s external supervision over the administrative activity of common courts is indicated.
In silico screening of phytochemicals against Ypd1 protein of a destructive storage fungi, Aspergillus
Authors: SARMA ANJAN KUMAR , CHETRI SURAJ
Published: February 2024

One of the most common pests in stored grain is Aspergillus. This group of fungi produces a carcinogenic toxin, Aflatoxin during their growth and development. Contamination of Aspergillus in food grains during storage leads to food insecurity. In the present-day scenario, using plant-based derivatives in controlling Aspergillus is one of the efficient and eco-friendly ways. Hence an in silico study was carried out to know the effective phytochemicals present in Citrus, Carum carvi, Coriander sativum, Aloysia citriodora, Mentha citrate, Spent hops, Nardostachys jatamansi, Feoniculum vulgare, Zingiber officinale, Lantana camara, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Ocimum kilimandscharium, Tagetes filifolia against Aspergillus. Results revealed that the photochemicals viz. Eugenol, zingiberene, carvone, citronellal, limonene, coumaran, linalool, linalyl acetate, esdragol, menthol, E-anethole, camphor, bornyl acetate, xanthohumol and aristolone present in the selected plants can inhibit the normal functioning of Ypd1 protein of Aspergillus by blocking its active site. Thus, the present study makes a base for future researchers to find the most effective phytochemicals in controlling Aspergillus following in vivo method.
Parasitic efficiency of different egg parasitoids against invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)
Authors: MAHAJAN RENUKA S. , BHAMARE V. K.
Published: February 2024

A study was conducted to examine the parasitic efficiency of different egg parasitoids viz., Trichogramma chilonis Ishii, Trichogramma pretiosum Riley (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and Telenomus remus Nixon (Hymenoptera: Scelionadae) of Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Corcyra cephalonica Stainton (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), respectively under the laboratory condition at 28 ± 3°C. The investigation showed that T. chilonis displayed a parasitic efficiency ranging from 85 to 87 per cent, T. pretiosum from 80 to 89 per cent, and T. remus from 7 to 90 per cent. Both host species were accepted for parasitization, but C. cephalonica was identified as more suitable for the development of T. chilonis and T. pretiosum, while S. frugiperda was deemed the most suitable host for rearing T. remus. These findings contribute valuable insights into the host preferences and parasitic efficiencies of these parasitoids, essential information for potential applications in biological control strategies against agricultural pests.
A critical appraisal of education policy practices ensuring free and compulsory school education: Insights from Nepal
Authors: Acharya Bisna , Kharel Khom Raj , Upadhyaya Yadav Mani , Kharel Suman
Published: February 2024

Education policy plays a pivotal role in ensuring access to free and compulsory education for all children, fostering national development and reducing social disparities. This critical appraisal examined the school education policy practices in Nepal that aimed at achieving the goal of free and compulsory school education at basic level. For this, descriptive and analytical research designs were applied for analyzing the education policy provisions. The education policies practices were observed through a field survey in which the information was gathered from schools through the distribution of questionnaires to students, teachers, and guardians, as well as interviews with head teachers and focus group discussions among policy experts and local leaders. The investigation led to the provision of free and compulsory education in basic education. While there was good achievement in teacher training and development, there was insufficient support for teachers-guardians interaction programs. The research also offers suggestions for preparing detailed policy implementation guidelines, including an education plan for policy execution. Nepal has made significant progress in school education in terms of providing free and compulsory school education. This paper has provided a critical appraisal of these policies and practices drawing on evidence from Nepal. By analyzing the evidence and outcomes, this study evaluates the effectiveness, challenges and potential areas for improvement in the Nepalese education system.
THE EPISTEMOLOGY OF NEOPRAGMATISM SUCH AS THE PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT OF RICHARD RORTY
Authors: HASYIM Muhammad , ARMIN Mardi Adi
Published: February 2024

Firstly, I would like to provide an overview of the important traits and underlying characteristics of pragmatism, and then discuss the existence and establishment of Richard Rorty's thought on pragmatism, which was an earlier development of pragmatism classic. Richard Rorty's thoughts are also discussed with other modern philosophical thoughts in continental Europe, particularly on principles thought to be related to the principles of pragmatism. The possibilities of language, self and society are the principles discussed. It also mentions the inevitability of reality and objectivity of various points of view, thus giving rise to the need for attitudes of solidarity, or even the need for principles of solidarity in science. It is also mentioned that there are two notions of rationality, namely, objective, factual and obedient, as it is known so far, while the second meaning of rationality is cultured or civilized. Another part shown is the role of romantic poets and revolutionaries in breaking out of the impasse of language, thought and questions about the meaning of rationality itself. The other principle of truth is that it cannot be found, but must be done.
THE STRUCTURE OF LEARNING QUESTIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF GROWING STUDENTS' COGNITIVE META-COMPETENCEMENTS
Authors: SAVELYEV Mikhail Yu , SAVELYEVA Marina G , GALIAKHMETOV Rail A.
Published: February 2024

In the article, based on the meta -competence and institutional-culturological approaches developed in the school of general methodology of conceptual constructs of system-thought-activity modeling, the goal is to develop technological solutions for the formation of students ' cognitive meta -competences. In educational activities, a hierarchy of educational processes is defined: the main one is the creation of educational texts by students, the auxiliary one is work with literature, the service one is classroom activity. Based on the structure of educational processes, three roles of a teacher are defined: an assistant in mastering a professional language, a source of professional opinion, and a model of professional ethics. The role of classroom taking notes and asking the teacher of educational questions in the formation of cognitive meta-competences is shown. The differences between educational and non-educational questions and the structure of educational questions are given: for understanding, task, problematic, systemic and causal. The proposed technology of educational activity allows it to be applied in the formation of students' cognitive metacompetences, in the design and evaluation of educational literature, the creation of intelligent systems for the design of educational activities and the assessment of students' cognitive metacompetences.
Análisis bibliométrico de la literatura científica sobre el abono orgánico Bokashi: alternativa en la agricultura sostenible
Authors: González-Rodríguez Gabriela , Preciado-Rangel Pablo , Lizárraga-Bernal Christian Guadalupe , Espinosa-Palomeque Bernardo
Published: February 2024

El uso Bokashi como enmienda orgánica del suelo y fuente de nutrición para las plantas ha recibido una atención considerable en los últimos años. El bokashi, método de compostaje de origen japonés, basado en la fermentación aeróbica de los residuos mediante la inoculación de microorganismos eficientes; que son bacterias anaeróbicas y levaduras lácticas que aceleran el proceso acortando el tiempo de obtención del abono. El objetivo de la investigación fue desarrollar un análisis bibliométrico sobre Bokashi en SCOPUS. El proceso se realizó el 10 de agosto de 2022 mediante el algoritmo de búsqueda: (TITLE-ABS-KEY (Bocashi) OR TITLE-ABS-KEY (Bokashi)) vinculado a título del artículo, resumen y palabras claves. La investigación se realizó utilizando el instrumento de investigación de los softwares VOSviewer y Harzing´s Publish of Perish. Los resultados del análisis bibliométrico registraron un total de 161 documentos publicados entre los años 1999 a 2022.  Las principales tipologías de las publicaciones fue 129 artículos (80.12%) y 25 conferencias (15.52 %), el 87.58% (141 publicaciones) fueron en inglés. Brasil fue el país como más publicaciones (39), le siguió Indonesia (31) y México (22). Ventura, M. U. fue el autor con mayor productividad con seis artículos. En las redes de coautorías se encontraron dos redes principales: la primera con Fregonezi, G. A. F., Hata, F. T. y Ventura, M. U. y, la segunda, con Grądzki, Z. El interés crecimiento del Bokashi como alternativa sostenible en los sistemas de producción agrícolas debe permitir establecer y construir redes de publicaciones científicas, revisitas científicas, investigadores, organización de investigación, países y palabras claves.
Inactivación de Staphylococcus aureus y mantenimiento del valor nutricional de la leche humana por altas presiones hidrostáticas y secado por aspersión
Authors: Aguilar-Uscanga Blanca Rosa , Calderón-Santoyo Montserrat , Iñiguez-Moreno Maricarmen , Solís-Pacheco Josué Raymundo , Fonseca-Cantabrana Ángel , Ragazzo-Sanchez Juan Arturo
Published: February 2024

Los bancos de leche humana (BLH) utilizan la pasteurización y congelación, como principales métodos de conservación para la leche humana (LH). Sin embargo, su valor nutricional disminuye durante la descongelación y almacenamiento. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el efecto de las altas presiones hidrostáticas (APH) y el secado por aspersión sobre los macronutrientes, la calidad microbiológica e inactivación de Staphylococcus aureus en LH. Para ello, se realizó la cuantificación de proteínas, lípidos, carbohidratos, cenizas, bacterias lácticas, mesófilos aerobios, coliformes, mohos, levaduras y S. aureus. Los resultados mostraron que S. aureus y los grupos microbianos evaluados fueron reducidos por debajo del límite permitido por los BLH (<10 UFC/mL). Mientras que las concentraciones de macronutrientes permanecieron sin cambio durante todo el proceso de conservación. El uso de fibra soluble durante el proceso de secado permitió obtener un rendimiento mayor al 99 %. El polvo mostró alta solubilidad y bajos niveles de humedad y actividad en agua; las cuales son propiedades deseables en los alimentos deshidratados. Por lo tanto, la combinación de HHP y el proceso de secado por aspersión demostró ser una alternativa que facilitar el manejo, mejora la calidad microbiana y permite la adición de oligosacáridos manteniendo el valor nutricional de la LH.
Zinc oxide nanoparticle morphology modify germination and early growth of bell pepper seedlings
Authors: Magdaleno García Guadalupe , Juárez Maldonado Antonio , Betancourt Galindo Rebeca , González Morales Susana , Cabrera De La Fuente Marcelino , Sánchez Vega Miriam , MENDEZ ALONSO
Published: February 2024

In recent years, interest in nutrient and nanoscale biostimulant use in agriculture to improve seed germination and crop productivity has increased. Nanoparticle seed priming has improved growth and quality in crops of agricultural value. The following study shows the effect of seed priming on bell pepper RZ F1 (35-71) with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) with different morphology: spherical and hexagonal. Bell pepper seeds were primed with ZnO NPs at different doses, 50 and 100 mg L-1. The study was carried out in two phases. The first phase consisted of an in-vitro study in a germination chamber (28°C), where early growth variables were assessed: germination percentage, radicle, plumule and hypocotyl length; while the second phase was carried out under greenhouse conditions, where variables such as plant height, stem diameter, dry weight, leaf area, total chlorophyll and phenols were assessed, 45 days after sowing. Seed priming with different morphology ZnO NPs showed a positive influence, 100 mg L-1 dose giving the best results for early growth parameters, as well as for plant height, stem diameter, leaf area, total chlorophyll and phenolic content. These results suggest that ZnO NPs can be considered a promising seed preparation agent to improve germination, early growth parameters, and chlorophyll and phenolic contents.
Caracterización morfológica y determinación de la diversidad genética de aguacate criollo Persea americana Mill de Parras, Coahuila
Authors: Campos-Muzquiz Lizeth Guadalupe , De León García Patricia Guadalupe , Flores-Gallegos Adriana Carolina , Castillo-Godina Rocío Guadalupe , Rodriguez Herrera Raul
Published: February 2024

En México existen diferentes genotipos criollos de aguacate con gran valor genético, cultural y nutricional. En Parras, Coahuila la población de árboles de aguacate criollo es famosa por su sabor y rusticidad. Esta podría servir como fuente de germoplasma, sin embargo, no existen estudios científicos sobre su morfología y diversidad genética que establezcan su valor genético. En este estudio se muestrearon trece árboles de aguacate criollo. Se les evaluó las características morfométricas de las frutas y del árbol. Asimismo, se determinó la diversidad genética de los mismos utilizando como marcadores moleculares a Inter Secuencias Simples Repetidas o ISSR (Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat). Los árboles mostraron variaciones en el tamaño, en la forma del árbol, en la circunferencia, en el patrón de ramificación y en la forma de la hoja. También las frutas presentaron diversas diferencias morfológicas en tamaño, forma y semilla. Al realizar un análisis de componentes principales basado en estas variables morfológicas se observó una fuerte asociación entre el tamaño de la semilla con la cavidad del fruto. Por otro lado, la población de árboles de aguacates criollo presentó una diversidad genética de 0.27 y el 78% de los loci analizados presentaron polimorfismos. Además, se analizó la estructura de la población utilizando el programa STRUCTURE, en el cual se identificó que los árboles se agrupan en dos subpoblaciones. En conclusión, los árboles de aguacate criollo de Parras, Coahuila presentan alta variabilidad genética siendo estos buenos candidatos como fuente de germoplasma debido a su alto valor genético.
Effect of oxalic acid on postharvest life of tomato modified with the TomLoxB gene in anti-sense
Authors: Mazón-Abarca Wendy Marisol , León-García Elizabeth , Ramirez José Alberto , García Hugo Sergio
Published: February 2024

Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in green leafy vegetables, which has proven to be effective in delaying ripening by inhibiting ethylene synthesis in fruits such as banana, mango, peach, tomato, plum, and others. In this study, the response of oxalic acid application on postharvest physiology was evaluated in transgenic tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) variety TA234 with the TomLoxB gene insertion in antisense, at two concentrations of oxalic acid: 3 and 10 mM, during 30 d of storage at 25 ± 1 ºC and a relative humidity of 65 - 70 %. The fruits were harvested at break stage and immersed for 10 minutes in the oxalic acid solution, which was maintained at 25 ºC. Upon treatment, less weight loss, better retention of lightness, delay in the decrease of firmness and hue angle, decrease in lipoxygenase activity, low electrolyte leakage and increase in total phenolics content were observed. The most effective oxalic acid concentration was 3 mM, that extended postharvest life by up to 30 d and reduced deterioration of the genetically modified (GM) tomatoes. In turn, the untreated GM tomatoes showed an acceptable appearance up to day 24 of storage, while the wild type fruits were kept satisfactorily for 15 d.
Analizy i prognozy polskiego rynku pracy. Przekrój powiatowy
Authors: Laskowska Iwona , Żółtaszek Agata
Published: February 2024

Rynek pracy jest konglomeratem wielu subrynków, a jednym z kluczowych kryteriów podziału jest kryterium przestrzenne. Problematyka niniejszej monografii obejmuje szerokie spektrum zagadnień związanych z ilościową analizą rynku pracy w Polsce w ujęciu powiatowym. Badania przeprowadzone z zastosowaniem zróżnicowanych metod ilościowych (m.in. eksploracyjna analiza danych przestrzennych, metody wielokryterialnej klasyfikacji obiektów, niestrukturalne metody prognozowania) pozwoliły na identyfikację homogenicznych pod względem profilu gospodarczego klastrów powiatów oraz krótkookresową prognozę zatrudnienia w wyodrębnionych klastrach. Poszczególne działy gospodarki charakteryzują się odmiennymi prawidłowościami rozwojowymi i odmienną wrażliwością na zmiany koniunkturalne. Perspektywy rozwoju nie są jednakowe dla wszystkich rodzajów działalności gospodarczej, co determinuje sytuację na rynku pracy. Monografia stanowi nowatorskie oraz rzetelne opracowanie dotyczące modelowania sytuacji na regionalnych rynkach pracy. […] Podjęta w pracy problematyka jest istotna nie tylko dla rozważań teoretycznych prowadzących do nowych rozwiązań dla funkcjonowania rynku pracy, ale przede wszystkim dla przestrzennych badań ekonomicznych.
Social Context of Civil Process for Sustainable Development
Authors: Kharitonashvili Nino
Published: February 2024

A democratic society develops the concept of a social state, expressed in ensuring equal conditions for the participation of vulnerable persons in civil turnover. At the same time, humanity has agreed on a sustainable development plan, in which social sustainability is set as one of the main goals. Modern civil procedure law is mainly based on the codification of the 19th century, which in turn originates from the "Roman law" created precisely for the citizens of Rome. But since then, public relations have changed and modern technologies are constantly developing. The concept of a digital judge, smart contracts, and a blockchain system has already been developed. Therefore, it is necessary to update the civil procedure legislation to find out how it provides an equal platform for the participation of vulnerable persons in civil disputes. The purpose of this article is to discuss procedures for regulating civil disputes in a social context. As a result of identifying existing gaps, specific recommendations have been developed that will bring civil dispute resolution closer to sustainable development plans and ensure the participation of vulnerable persons in civil disputes on equal terms.
The Function of Classical African Literary Works: A Systemic Functional Analysis of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman
Authors: Issa Djimet , Kouago Abdoulaye , Guideng Kertemar Aubin
Published: February 2024

This paper is about the systemic functional analysis of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman, on the basis of the postulate that African classical literary works connote some significant functions. The methodology used in this analysis is the mixed method approach, which is a combination of both quantitative and qualitative linguistic data. Two extracts are therefore selected from the play on a qualitative basis, taking into account the relevance of the exchange in terms of information and the characters involved in the exchange. These are split into numbered analyzable units referred to as clauses in which the various mood components are meticulously and quantitatively identified. The results reveal that the extracts are essentially concerned with propositions, that is, the exchange of information about the rite; while some services are realized through proposals. Modal variables are profusely used in the extracts under consideration, highlighting interlocutors’ various attitudes and judgments regarding the traditional ritual of the king’s horseman death. The analysis of the exchange has uncovered the peck order defined by the colonial administrators whose behaviors are profoundly marked by prejudices regarding the rite. Thus, Soyinka’s play functions as a tool of information and education about African worldview.
Artificial Intelligence and Fact Checking in Africa: Between Logic of Dependency and the Limits of Automation
Authors: Seck Sarr Sokhna Fatou
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on fact-checking initiatives in the context of the rise of artificial intelligence. With reference to theories of the political economy of communication and platform studies, this study sheds light on the very confusing evolution of initiatives in Africa. The approach combines content analysis and distanced observation of two fact-checking platforms, chosen on the basis of their local roots and the experimentation of smart tools: Africa Check and Check4Decision. The results highlight the economic and technological dependencies of African platforms on GAFAM via factchecking services and an automation process that is far from complete with regard to local realities. It appears that the African context provides a different perspective with structural constraints and "cultural" algorithmic biases.
Autoestima y Capacidad de Autocuidado en Adultos Mayores de Tenosique, Tabasco
Authors: Arcos Luna Ixchel del Carmen , Miranda de la Cruz Armando , Moreno Marisol Guzman , García Hernández Janett Marina , Gómez Sergio Quiroz
Published: February 2024

Actualmente el envejecimiento de la población se ha convertido en un fenómeno global, por lo que es necesario investigar la autoestima y la independencia de la mayor adulyo con el fin de documentar el proceso de envejecimiento saludable. Sin embargo, debido a la presencia de enfermedades y discapacidades en esta etapa, los ancianos son susceptibles a problemas psicoemocionales que pueden inferir en su capacidad de autocuidado. Esto nos permitió proponer el objetivo de documentar la relación entre la autoestima y la capacidad de autocuidado en adultos en el municipio de Tenosique, Tabasco. Esta investigación tiene un diseño cuantitativo, descriptivo-correlativo, transversal, la muestra fue representada por 209 adultos mayores en el área urbana de Tenosique. Los resultados muestran que existe una relación estadísticamente significativa entre autoestima y capacidad de autocuidado, así como edad y años de diagnóstico. Se concluye que la edad, la enfermedad, la discapacidad y los años de diagnóstico son factores determinantes para la autoestima y, por tanto, para la capacidad de autocuidado. Currently population aging has become a global phenomenon, so it is necessary to investigate the self-esteem and independence of the greater adulyo in order to document the healthy aging process. However due to the presence of diseases and disabilities at this stage the elderly is susceptible to psycho-emotional problems that can infer in their capacity for self-care. This allowed us to propose the objective of documenting the relationship between self-esteem and the capacity for self-care in adults in the municipality of Tenosique, Tabasco. This research has a quantitative design, descriptivecorrelative, cross-sectional, the sample was represented by 209 older adults in the urban area of Tenosique. The results show that there is a statistically significant relationship between self-esteem and capacity for self-care, as well as age and years of diagnosis. It is concluded that age, illness, disability and years of diagnosis are determining factors for self-esteem and, therefore, for the capacity for self-care.