bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cuantificación por análisis de imágenes de quistosoros de Spongospora subterranea en suelo
Authors: Moreno Santamaría Aída Inés , Reynaldi Sebastián
Published: September 2024

El protista Spongospora subterranea es el patógeno del suelo causante de la sarna polvosa de la papa. Es un parásito obligado que se reproduce en raíces y tubérculos, donde produce grupos de zoosporas enquistadas, quistosoros, los cuales pasan al suelo para generar un nuevo ciclo infectivo. La prevención de esta enfermedad requiere identificar y cuantificar los quistosoros del suelo. Con el propósito de automatizar el proceso, fotografiamos digitalmente quistosoros de diferentes cultivos bajo las mismas condiciones, y caracterizamos su tamaño y forma como área y circularidad con análisis de imágenes. El rango de área fue 1086-2247 µm2 y el de circularidad fue 0.824-0.886. Con estos rangos analizamos un número creciente fotografías digitales (1-90) de un mismo suelo con quistosoros (infectado) y sin ellos (control), utilizando una rutina macro. El número de identificaciones resultó lineal, positiva y significativamente (p<0.001) correlacionado con el número de fotografías analizadas tanto en el suelo infectado (r2=0.996, y=1.679x) como en el control (r2=0.968, y=0.367x). Las identificaciones en el suelo control infectado fueron cinco veces menores y fueron sustraídas a las identificaciones del suelo infectado para cada número de fotografías analizadas. Esta sustracción resultó lineal (y=1.048x), positiva (r2=0.979) y significativamente (p<0.001) correlacionada con el promedio de quistosoros cuantificados visualmente en las mismas fotografías. Los resultados muestran que los quistosoros del suelo pueden ser cuantificados por análisis de imágenes. La automatización independiza la precisión de la cuantificación de la experiencia y habilidad de la persona que la realiza.
ITINERARIO CULTURAL DEL RÍO GRANDE DE LA MAGDALENA: ESTRATEGIA TÉCNICO-CIENTÍFICA PARA ENFRENTAR LA CRISIS CLIMÁTICA
Authors: Carvajal Florez Elizabeth , Castillo Mercedes , Saldarriga Ramirez Carolina
Published: September 2024

El objetivo del presente artículo es presentar un conjunto de reflexiones sobre cómo el reconocimiento de los valores ambientales, los conflictos hidrosociales, la activación social del Río Grande de la Magdalena y su valoración como itinerario cultural constituyen una estrategia técnico-científica para mejorar su gobernanza, la participación social y la gestión del conocimiento, así como su aporte para enfrentar la crisis climática desde la gestión del agua.  
La metodología del proyecto fue de tipo exploratoria pues se identificó y analizó el universo documental construido alrededor del RGM y se evaluaron las necesidades de investigación en campo en las áreas ambiental y turística. De la gran amplitud de resultados, el artículo presenta algunos aspectos de interés para visibilizar las problemáticas del RGM y recordar sus múltiples valores.
Nematodes associated with Leptodactylus cf. mystaceus (Anura: Leptodactylidae) in agricultural landscapes of Ibiapaba plateau, Ceará state, Brazil
Authors: Silva de Oliveira Samanta , Machado Heitor Tavares de Sousa , Araújo Kássio de Castro , Silva Charles de Sousa , Ávila Robson Waldemar
Published: September 2024

Agricultural landscapes impact the diversity of amphibians, with few species adapted to these anthropized and fragmented environments. Leptodactilids are commonly found on crops because they are tolerant species. Despite the increase in parasitological studies in agricultural areas, information on parasite-anuran interactions in these environments is still lacking. Herein, we aim to describe the nematodes associated with Leptodactylus cf. mystaceus in agricultural landscapes. We captured 18 specimens of L. cf. mystaceus which fourteen were infected by at least one of the thirteen nematode taxa. The prevalence was 78 % in the host population. We recorded thirteen taxa of nematodes:  Aplectana crucifer Travassos, 1925, Aplectana meridionalis Freitas and Lent, 1938, Aplectana lopesi Silva, 1954,  Cosmocerca brasiliense Travassos, 1925, Cosmocerca paraguayensis Moravec and Kaiser, 1994, Cosmocerca parva Travassos, 1925, Cosmocerca sp., Cosmocerca travassosi Gomes and Motta, 1967, Cosmocercidae gen. sp., Multicaecum sp., Ochoterenella sp., Oxyascaris oxyascaris Travassos, 1920, and Rhabdias sp., wich C. paraguayensis, C. travassossi, A. meridionalis, A. lopesi, A. crucifer, Multicaecum sp., and Ochoterenella sp. represent new records for this host. Furthermore, we note that host body size is unlikely to influence helminth abundance and richness, at least from an intraspecific point of view. This study contributes to the knowledge of the helminth fauna associated with leptodactilids and to the understanding of the geographic distribution of helminth species.
Flora de Bogotá: Malvaceae
Authors: Torrejano-Munevar Andrés F. , Fajardo-Gutiérrez Francisco
Published: September 2024

Se presenta la sinopsis taxonómica de la familia Malvaceae para la flora de Bogotá. Malvaceae sensu lato está representada por cuatro subfamilias, 16 géneros con 19 especies y dos híbridos en el área de estudio. Las subfamilias más diversas son Malvoideae (once géneros / quince especies y un híbrido) y Grewioideae (tres géneros con una especie cada uno). Las localidades con mayor diversidad son Chapinero y Teusaquillo con diez especies cada una. Se proponen claves taxonómicas para las subfamilias, géneros y especies encontradas. Se confirma la presencia de taxones de los géneros Anisodontea, Ceiba, Dombeya, Fuertesimalva, Grewia, Malva y Pavonia; y se aclara la nomenclatura de las especies de los géneros Abutilon y Callianthe en el Distrito Capital. Cada género es descrito y complementado con notas sobre la composición y distribución; para las especies se añade la sinonimia, nombres vernáculos y un listado de los ejemplares examinados. Este trabajo es uno de los resultados del proyecto Flora de Bogotá que busca visibilizar y describir la diversidad de plantas presentes en el área rural y urbana del Distrito Capital.
Riqueza y composición específica de diatomeas epipélicas inferidas mediante análisis de contenido intestinal de Crassostrea corteziensis (Hertlein, 1951)
Authors: Estrada-Gutiérrez Kathie Monserrat , Hernández-Almeida Oscar Ubisha , Siqueiros-Beltrones David Alfaro , Domínguez-Ojeda Delia
Published: September 2024

La composición de especies de diatomeas del contenido intestinal de moluscos bentónicos podría representar fielmente aquellas que habitan en su ambiente inmediato. El objetivo de este estudio fue mostrar que el contenido intestinal de Crassostrea corteziensis permite hacer inferencias sobre la riqueza y composición específica de diatomeas epipélicas. Así, se contrastó la hipótesis nula de que la riqueza y composición específica de diatomeas encontradas en contenido intestinal de C. corteziensis y en sedimentos serían similares. Se recolectaron sedimentos (SE) y contenido intestinal de ostiones (CI) de un sistema estuarino. Las diatomeas presentes en ambas muestras se limpiaron mediante digestión ácida, se montaron en resina Pleurax, y se inspeccionaron bajo un microscopio con contraste de fases. En general, se identificaron 182 taxones de diatomeas; 163 se encontraron en SE y 155 en CI. Durante la temporada de lluvias, se registraron 136 taxones de diatomeas en CI, de los cuales 24 no se hallaron en SE; sobresalieron taxones planctónicos y formas dulceacuícolas. En la temporada de secas, se registraron 139 en CI, de los cuales 25 no se encontraron en SE; destacaron taxones planctónicos y formas marinas. La composición específica en SE y en CI fue significativamente diferente en ambas temporadas. En general, las evidencias no respaldan la hipótesis propuesta. Sin embargo, el hecho de que los ostiones consumieron ≈ 77 % de las diatomeas disponibles en SE, que se complementó con especies fitoplanctónicas,  permite considerar el CI como una alternativa para realizar inferencias sobre la diatomoflora en sistemas estuarinos.
International Students’ Need for University Support
Authors: Marinenko Olga  P.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The various challenges faced by international students encourage educational scholars and practitioners to advocate for the development of assistance and support activities targeting this group of students. The scientific justification of the study rests on the lack of empirical studies investigating the specific demand of international students for support activities organized by universities. The aim of the study was to find out the most important types of university support sought by international students. In addition, the study was to determine which university staff should be involved in assisting international students.
Materials and Methods. The main research method used was a group survey conducted in the spring of 2023 at the Belarusian-Russian University and covering 96% of the entire contingent of international students. A questionnaire including 14 types of supportive initiatives was developed for the survey. In the course of the study, respondents assessed the significance of the proposed types of support on a four-level scale. The SPSS Statistics program was used to process the results.
Results. The results showed that the main forms of support for international students were facilitating problem-oriented meetings and increasing extracurricular initiatives. In addition, international students perceived the support provided by university lecturers as slightly less important. Specifically, the following forms of faculty support were ranked in the following order: giving international students additional time to formulate their answers, optimizing academic assignments, distributing printed lecture materials, and facilitating individual consultations. Finally, relatively less important types of support were considered by international students to be learning a special adaptation course and being accompanied by senior students or faculty mentors.
Discussion and Conclusion. The results of this study confirmed the need to improve the educational environment at the university, thereby contributing to the identification of precise measures to assist and support international students. The contents of this paper will prove valuable to researchers working in comparable academic fields and practitioners seeking to improve the standard of education for international students. The results may also form the basis for further research into the development of activities to support international students.
Parents’ Perceptions of Suicide and Requests for Increased Awareness in Prevention of Children’s Suicidal Behavior
Authors: Knizhnikova Svetlana V.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The issue of suicidal behavior among minors highlights the need to explore preventive measures within the family. Optimizing family-based suicide prevention for children necessitates the assessment of parental awareness regarding the phenomenon of suicidal behavior and the potential strategies for prevention. This serves as the primary objective of the study.
Materials and Methods. A survey was conducted embracing 3,866 parents and containing 85 questions testing parents’ perceptions on suicide determinants, behavioral risk signals, understanding of response methods to avert suicidal behaviors in children, and identification of challenges and requests within suicide prevention and intervention.
Results. The findings reveal lacunas in parents’ understanding of suicidal factors, with many respondents downplaying certain factors as inconsequential. Parents predominantly identify overt self-harm indicators as significant markers of suicidal risk, while early warning signs are often overlooked. Given this, some parents perceive direct suicidal threats from children as manipulative tactics. School psychologists and private specialists like psychologists, coaches, and consultants are the main source of hope for parents in terms of suicide prevention. Overall, a majority of respondents acknowledge significant shortcomings in contemporary parents’ suicidological knowledge.
Discussion and Conclusion. Tailored interventions to enhance parents’ suicidological awareness show promise and should adhere to specifications such as succinct delivery, accessibility, and evidence-based content. Other important components include the option for remote learning of training materials and parents acquiring skills to aid children in developing coping mechanisms, fostering assertive behavior, providing support during challenging life circumstances, and examining a child’s online presence from a suicidological perspective. Additionally, reinforcing suicidological training, particularly related to deviant behaviors, for educators is deemed pertinent. It is imperative to monitor and evaluate the quality of suicide prevention and counseling services offered by a variety of private specialists like paid psychologists, consultants, psychotherapists, and coaches. The practical significance of this research lies in the fact that the findings may provide a foundation for the development of programs aimed at educating parents about suicidology and preventing suicidal behavior among minors.
Buying Behaviour of Generation Z with Reference to Cause-related Marketing
Authors: Kozłowski Wojciech
Published: September 2024

Objective: This paper examines the prosocial behaviour among Polish consumers of Generation Z. The impact of cause-related marketing (CRM) campaigns on the purchase intention of Generation Z is studied within the framework of attribution theory and social identity theory.
Research Design & Methods: The research involved 407 individuals who participated in a between-subjects experiment. The experiment had a 2 × 2 × 4 design, with factors including product type (hedonic, utilitarian), donation magnitude (small, large) and cause category (environment, health, human-being, animal-welfare). Nonparametric tests were employed to test hypotheses.
Findings: The author finds empirical evidence that Polish Gen Z consumers are willing to buy products linked with social causes. The study further demonstrates the positive effect of consumer personality (attitude toward CRM, attitude toward helping and cause involvement) on CRM participation. The result of this study also shows that there is no direct causal relationship between the product type, cause category and donation size and the purchase intention of Gen Z.
Implications / Recommendations: Marketers should develop CRM campaigns linked with causes that are preferred by Gen Z consumers. In relation to marketing communication, successfully convincing them to purchase cause-related products involves a blend of authenticity and transparency, tangible impact of CRM efforts, social media engagement, and collaboration with influencers who align with the cause and the values of Generation Z. It can strengthen their altruistic motivation and favourable attitudes toward socially responsible initiatives.
Contribution: Little is known about the prosocial behaviour of Polish Gen Z consumers. This study is intended to reduce this gap. The findings provide an understanding of the importance of consumer-cause identification and attitudes in cause-related marketing campaigns targeting Z consumers.
High incidence of rare TGFB1 haplotypes in children with biliary atresia
Authors: Kurabekova R. M. , Gichkun O. E. , Tsirulnikova O. M. , Pashkova I. E. , Vakurova E. A. , Shevchenko O. P. , Gautier S. V.
Published: September 2024

Objective: to evaluate the occurrence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFB1) – rs1800469, rs1800470, rs1800471 – and their haplotypes in children with biliary atresia (BA).

Materials and methods. We studied 106 pediatric liver recipients aged 4 to 150 (median 8) months, of whom 44 were boys, and 199 healthy individuals aged 32.7 ± 9.6 years, of whom 79 were boys. The indication for pediatric liver transplantation was BA. Genomic DNA was isolated from peripheral blood using a commercial QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit on a QIAcube automated analyzer. SNPs rs1800469, rs1800470, and rs1800471 in the TGFB1 gene were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction using TaqMan probes on a CFX96 amplifier.

Results. In children with BA, the occurrence of the investigated SNPs in TGFB1 was as follows: rs1800469 – 38% GG homozygotes, 50% AG heterozygotes and 12% AA homozygotes; rs1800470 – 39% AA, 44% AG, 17% GG; rs1800471 – 88% CC, 12% GC, 0% GG. The distributions of all the three SNPs followed the Hardy–Weinberg principle. For rs1800469 and rs1800470, the genotype and allele frequencies in children with BA did not differ from those in healthy individuals, whereas for rs1800471, the heterozygous GC genotype was three-fold more frequent in children with BA than in healthy individuals. Haplotype analysis showed the presence of 6 major combinations: 2 most frequent were present in a total of about 66% of patients and 91% of healthy individuals, each of the frequencies practically did not differ between the comparison groups. Significant differences were found in the frequency of 3 rarer haplotypes, A-A-C, G-G-C and G-A-G at position rs1800469, rs1800470, rs1800471, which were observed more frequently in patients with BA by 3.10 (CI 1.59 to 6.04) (p = 0.001), 3.10 (CI 1.55 to 6.17) (p = 0.0015), and 17.02 (CI 1.94 to 149.30) (p = 0.011) times, respectively, than in healthy individuals.

Conclusion. In children with BA, the occurrence of CG heterozygotes in rs1800471 and the distribution of three rare haplotypes A-A-C, G-G-C and G-A-G of the rs1800469, rs1800470 and rs1800471 SNPs in the TGFB1 gene significantly differs from that in healthy individuals. It is possible that carriage of rare genotypes and haplotypes of TGFB1 may predispose to BA in children.
Enhancing Environmental Impact Studies with Advanced Biodiversity Monitoring Techniques
Authors: Martensen Alexandre Camargo , Uezu Alexandre
Published: September 2024

The current threats to the natural capital and essential ecosystem services highlight the urgent need for more effective biodiversity monitoring toward risk mitigation. Despite legislative frameworks and certification schemes, environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are often viewed as bureaucratic and costly by developers. However, advancements in technologies like environmental DNA (eDNA), passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), camera traps, and drones provide non-invasive, cost-effective methods that enhance the accuracy and potential effectiveness of EIAs. These tools offer real-time data collection and improved spatio-temporal analysis, transforming EIAs into powerful tools for ecosystem management and conservation. This paper explores the potential integration of these modern monitoring techniques into EIAs to better address environmental risks from human activities.
Current Review on Nanophytomedicines in the Treatment of Oral Cancer: Recent Trends and Treatment Prospects
Authors: Shukla Neha P. , Senapathya Giftson J.
Published: September 2024

Cancer is one of the major life-threatening diseases in the world and oral cancer is the 8th most common type of deadly cancers in Asian countries. Despite many causes, tobacco is the main causative agent as 90% of oral cancer cases were due to daily consumption of tobacco and its products. The major drawback of the conventional therapies for oral cancer including chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy or combination of these is the dose limiting toxicity. Developments in technology and research led to new innovative discoveries in cancer treatments. In the past few decades, increased attention has been given to researches in alternative cancer treatment strategies using plants and plant products. Recently many anticancer drugs from natural products or phytochemicals were approved internationally. Due to the low bioavailability and poor solubility of phytochemicals, various research works on nano-carrier based drug delivery systems were exploited in the recent past to make them as promising anticancer agents. In the current review, an overview of oral cancer and its treatment, risk factors, missing links of conventional therapies, contribution of nanotechnology in cancer treatment and research on phytochemical based drug treatment and different polymeric nanoparticles were discussed briefly. The future prospects for the use of various types of polymeric nanoparticles applied in the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer were also mentioned. The major concern of this review is to give the reader a better understanding on various types of treatment for oral cancer.
Effect of Starvation and Refeeding on Gamete Quality and Fertilization in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Broodstock
Authors: Nazarli Nijat , Yamaner Güneş
Published: September 2024

In this study, the impact of starvation and refeeding on broodstocks was observed by examining quality parameters of gametes and fertilization. While the control group fish were fed every day, the male and female members of the group were fed one week apart and placed in starvation after a week of feeding. Weight gain in the control group was the highest. The feed conversion ratio was normal in all groups (0.9-1.3%). Relative fecundity was (935±62 eggs/kg) in control group females; it was found to be (1317±241 eggs/kg) in starving females and statistically different in the groups (p < .05). The egg diameter of the group receiving intermittent feeding for a week (3.36±0.2 mm) was found to be the lowest. All spermatological parameters were similar between groups, except for sperm volume. The most sperm count was seen in the group that received one-week intermittent feeding (46.9± 20 ml). The results of fertilization with the control female in the fertilization study based on male individuals showed similarity for the male individuals of the trial group, the highest fertilization rate was seen in fertilization using the control female and control male.
Unlimited Semiosis, Encyclopaedic Semantics, and Interpretation of Rights
Authors: Zezza Michele
Published: September 2024

In this article, I intend to identify, within the frame of the semiotic theories of C.S. Peirce and U. Eco, some indications that may help to shed light on a remarkable phenomenon of constitutional interpretation, namely the influence exerted, in the process of determination of the constitutional provisions which attribute fundamental rights, by the set of beliefs, expectations, purposes etc., sedimented within a socially oriented linguistic practice. Through this operation of analogical transposition, I seek to highlight how the identification of the theoretical-doctrinal backgrounds related to the complex of ethical-political conceptions incorporated by the constitutions is strongly influenced by various elements of an intra- and extra-textual nature. Furthermore, by placing the interpretative processes in a broader hermeneutic-semiotic framework that considers legal cases as sign functions, the text seeks to demonstrate in a relatively easy-to-understand manner that the theoretical complications involved in the legal field do not ultimately differ from to those found in any other interpretative activity that involves the use of a natural-historical language.
Gender-Based Violence in International Human Rights Law – The Efficacy of the United Nations Human Rights Legal Framework and CEDAW in Addressing the Issue
Authors: Deane Tameshnie
Published: September 2024

Despite the numerous advances that have been made in gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) or violence against women and girls (VAWG) at the national and international levels, GBVF continues at pandemic levels throughout the world. One of the main reasons for the high rates of GBVF is that there is currently no global legally binding treaty that comprehensively addresses VAW. The purpose of this paper is to consequently examine whether and how VAWG is being acknowledged and regulated within the international human rights law, and more specifically within CEDAW. It calls for an internationally binding treaty to effectively address VAWG.
“Will the real God please stand up?”
Authors: Mikoski Gordon
Published: September 2024

The long-running popular American television show “To Tell the Truth” involved having celebrity panellists select the real holder of an unusual job from a group made up of two imposters and an authentic contestant. After a period of questioning and reflection, the big reveal would come with the now iconic tag line, “Will the Real X please stand up?” Like multiple contestants on the game show, empirical research consistently demonstrates that people in predominantly Christian countries like the United States hold differing views about the nature of God. Such research begs the question, “Will the real God please stand up?” More than simply an interesting matter of scholarly debate, views of God have real world moral and political consequences for the individuals and communities who hold them. Responding to the organizing question of the 2023 Global Network conference from an orientation within the field of practical theology involves taking seriously the available empirical evidence for beliefs about God in particular cultural contexts and relating those views to conceptions of the divine that arise from theological work premised on special revelation and ecclesial traditions. This article will offer an answer to the organizing question in a way that would make sense to at least some practical theologians.
CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PLANT-BASED MEAT MARKETING (based on Beyond Meat’s Instagram marketing)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Rybalchenko Andrii Yuriiovych
Published: September 2024

This article examines linguistic and semiotic means in BEYOND MEAT‘s marketing on Instagram with the tools of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The study focuses on stylistic devices – anthropomorphism, metaphor, hyperbole, othering – and their use in rhetorical strategies to position the brand within modern cultural and ethically engaged narratives which include environmental responsibility and reduction of ecological impact, animal welfare and ethical consumption, promotion of plant-based diet as a healthier alternative to traditional meat. Key findings reveal that BEYOND MEAT employs anthropomorphism to forge emotional ties, attributing human traits to plants to highlight their worth and capabilities of becoming various healthy and eco-friendly products offered by BEYOND MEAT. Anthropomorphism is used to portray animals as figures worthy of respect and admiration to counteract the view of animals as a means to human ends imposed by the traditional animal food industry. Metaphors and hyperboles strategically underscore the ideological basis of the brand’s messages, linking plant-based diets to animal welfare and enhanced environmental sustainability. Othering helps to create a distinct brand identity by positioning BEYOND MEAT’s products as superior to traditional meat products, highlighting the benefits of the former and emphasizing the negatives of the latter. The research also reveals the use of cultural references to boost consumer engagement and receptivity. The article shows that while BEYOND MEAT‘s marketing adeptly engages with current social movements and consumer trends, it tends to oversimplify complex issues, potentially engendering skepticism in certain audiences.
A gazdasági növekedés határai, felismerés vagy bukás (Recenzió)
Authors: Kovács Zoltán
Published: September 2024

[Pogátsa Zoltán: Fenntartható gazdaság vagy társadalmi összeomlás, Kossuth Kiadó Zrt., Budapest, 2023. ISBN 9789635449804]
Logisztika : Tegnap, ma, holnap (Recenzió)
Authors: Hackl János
Published: September 2024

[Vásárhelyi Árpád: Logisztika tegnap, ma, holnap. L’Harmattan, Budapest, 2020. p. 129. ISBN 978-963-414-612]
AFM-fishing technology for protein detection in solutions
Authors: Pleshakova T.O. , Ershova M.O. , Valueva A.A. , Ivanova I.A. , Ivanov Yu.D. , Archakov A.I.
Published: September 2024

The review considers the possibility of using atomic force microscopy (AFM) as a basic method for protein detection in solutions with low protein concentrations. The demand for new bioanalytical approaches is determined by the problem of insufficient sensitivity of systems used in routine practice for protein detection. Special attention is paid to demonstration of the use in bioanalysis of a combination of AFM and fishing methods as an approach of concentrating biomolecules from a large volume of the analyzed solution on a small surface area.
Detection of low-copy proteins in proteomic studies: issues and solutions
Authors: Archakov A.I. , Vavilov N.E. , Zgoda V.G.
Published: September 2024

Detection of low-copy proteins in complex biological samples is one of the most important issues of modern proteomics. The main reason for inefficient detection of low protein concentrations is the insufficient sensitivity of mass spectrometric detectors and the high dynamic range of protein concentrations. In this study we have investigated the possibilities and limitations of a targeted mass spectrometric analysis using the reconstructed system of standard proteins UPS1 (Universal Proteomic Standard 1) as an example. The study has shown that the sensitivity of the method is affected by the concentration of target proteins of the UPS1 system, as well as by a high level of biological noise modelled by proteins of whole E. coli cell lysate. The limitations of the method have been overcome by concentrating and pre-fractionating the sample peptides in a reversed phase chromatographic system under alkaline elution conditions. Proteomic analysis of the biological sample (proteins of the human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG2 encoded by genes of human chromosome 18) showed an increase in the sensitivity of the method as compared to the standard targeted mass spectrometric analysis. This culminated in registration of 94 proteins encoded by genes located on human chromosome18.
Clinical and microbiological implications of time to positivity of blood cultures in adult patients with blood stream infections
Authors: Sastry Apurba Sankar , Bhaskar Maanasa , Dhandapani Sarumathi , Priyadarshi Ketan , Kumar V Pradeep
Published: September 2024

Blood stream infections (BSI) are one of the serious and life threatening complications associated with high morbidity and mortality. Identification of patients without bacterial infections is an important component of antimicrobial stewardship. With the advances in the automated blood culture systems especially with the continuous monitoring systems, time to positivity (TTP) of blood cultures has been reduced drastically thereby allowing faster de-escalation of the antibiotics.

: In this study, we have analysed the TTP of different bacterial isolates, and the effects of initiation of antimicrobials and blood volume on TTP.

Adult patients with monomicrobial bacteraemia in an academic hospital were included retrospectively over a four-year period. Time to positivity was recorded for each positive sample. Information about the timing of blood sample collection i.e. before or after start of antibiotics was collected from the blood culture requisition form. The blood volume in the blood culture bottle is the virtual blood volume given by the Bact-Alert Virtuo instrument.

A total of 38,606 blood culture samples that flagged positive from adult patients with suspected BSIs were included. 79% of the samples had a TTP of less than 24 hours and 15% of the samples had TTP of 24 to 48 hrs. Only 6% of the samples had TTP of more than 48 hours. Gram negative pathogens (Average TTP- 12.5hours) have shorter TTP when compared to Gram positive pathogens (Average TTP- 15.4 hours).

With the use of modern automated blood culture systems, TTP can be used as a tool to guide the antimicrobial therapy and early de-escalation of the empirical antibiotics thereby reducing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
Minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus: A comparative analysis
Authors: Lakhani Amit
Published: September 2024

Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity characterized by the lateral deviation of the big toe. Traditional open surgery has historically been the primary treatment option. However, the advent of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has offered a less invasive alternative with several advantages.

MIS techniques for hallux valgus typically involve smaller incisions, leading to reduced pain, faster recovery times, and improved cosmetic outcomes. Common MIS procedures include chevron osteotomy, Akin osteotomy, and Lapidus procedure. While MIS has shown promising results in many cases, the suitability of each technique depends on the severity of the deformity and individual patient factors.

This comprehensive review explores the role of MIS in hallux valgus treatment, comparing it to traditional open surgery and discussing the factors that should be considered when making a treatment decision.
Knowledge, perception and practices adapted during COVID-19: A qualitative study in a district in Maharashtra, India
Authors: Joshi Beena Nitin , Bhavya M K  , Prusty Ranjan Kumar , Tandon Deepti , Kabra Rita , Allagh Komal Preet , Khan Shabana
Published: September 2024

India faced a huge burden during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system was overwhelmed in coping with this unknown new and rapidly spreading disease. The general public was scared and relied heavily on instructions from the government on preventive and treatment strategies.

: To understand perceptions about COVID-19 and the practices followed by the community to prevent disease transmission.

: This study is part of a larger multi-country study conducted by the World Health Organization. In this paper, we present the findings of a qualitative study that utilized in-depth interviews and focus group discussions among men and women in rural and urban areas of one of the worst affected districts in the state of Maharashtra, India.

: The community had basic knowledge about COVID-19 and they followed the preventive measures as suggested by the government health department and also used traditional practices such as herbal remedies. Media, community health workers, and social media were their major sources of information. However, some of the information received by the community was non-scientific leading to myths and misconceptions.

: The COVID-19 pandemic was a challenging situation to both community and health system. The community was well informed about the disease, its mode of transmission, important precautions, and guidelines. People followed the instructions provided by the health workers. They also had a lot of myths and misconceptions about how the disease spreads and a few also followed traditional practices for prevention. Community health workers played a crucial role in facilitating the community’s adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
İç Denetim ve Kurumsal Risk Yönetimi Konularında Yayımlanmış Lisansüstü Tezler Üzerine Bir Analiz
Authors: Yaylalı İpek
Published: September 2024

Teknolojide yaşanan değişimler iş dünyasında rekabeti hızlandırmıştır. Rekabetin artması faaliyetlerde çeşitliliğe ve istihdamın artmasına yol açmıştır. Sürekliliği sağlamak isteyen işletmeler ister istemez bu değişimlere yönelmek zorunda kalmışlardır. Fakat, değişim birtakım riskleri de beraberinde getirmiştir. İşletmelerin varlığını devam ettirebilmeleri noktasında olası riskleri tanımaları, risklere karşı hazırlıklı olmaları ve riskleri fırsatlara çevirmeleri önemli adımdır. İşletmeler nezdinde tehlike oluşturan risklerin nasıl ve ne şekilde önlenmesi gerektiği konusunda iç denetim ve kurumsal risk yönetim yaklaşımlarının dikkate alınması gerekliliği ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu doğrultuda konunun önemini daha da vurgulamak adına bu alanda çalışılan tezlerin incelenmesi ve literatüre katkılarının ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma, YÖK tez veri tabanında iç denetim ve kurumsal risk yönetimi konuları hakkında yayımlanmış lisansüstü tezler esas alınarak değerlendirilmeye çalışılmıştır. İç denetim ve kurumsal risk yönetimi konularında Türkiye’de 2010-2023 yılları arasında yazılan lisansüstü tezlerin üniversite, konu, yayın dili, yayınlandığı enstitü, yayınlandığı ana bilim dalı, danışman unvanı, kullanılan yöntem ve genel yapısı sınıflandırılarak analizi yapılmıştır. Söz konusu çalışma, işletmelerde büyük kayıplara yol açan risklerin tespiti ve önlenmesi hususunda iç denetim ve kurumsal risk yönetimi konularında son 13 yıl içerisinde gereken önemin tartışması yorumlanmaya çalışılmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: İç Denetim, Risk Odaklı İç Denetim, Risk Yönetimi, Kurumsal Risk Yönetimi, Lisansüstü Tezler
JEL Sınıflaması: M40, M41, M42, M49
Ritual Pra Nikah Dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam (Studi Kasus Desa Air Meles Atas Kecamatan Selupu Rejang Kabupaten Rejang Lebong)
Authors: Nabila Inka Imratul , Raseli Yuriza Mei , Dzar Muhammad Abu
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui tata cara pelaksanaan ritual pra nikah di Desa Air Meles Atas Kecamatan Selupu Rejang Kabupaten Rejang Lebong dan bagaimana pandangan hukum Islam terhadap ritual pra nikah. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan maka penulis mendapatkan hasil penelitian bahwa pelaksanaan ritual pra nikah di Desa Air Meles Atas Kecamatan Selupu Rejang Kabupaten Rejang Lebong terdiri dari puasa, wakaf, ziarah kubur dan genduren. Tidak ada dalil mengenai semua ritual yang dilakukan masyarakat Desa Air Meles Atas sebelum nikah. Namun ada yang tetap boleh dilakukan dan ada juga yang tidak boleh. Ritual yang tetap boleh dilakukan seperti puasa, wakaf dan ziarah kubur. Karena puasa dan ziarah kubur merupakan tradisi yang baik, sedangkan wakaf untuk kemaslahatan orang banyak. Adapun ritual yang tidak boleh dilakukan adalah ritual genduren. Karena di dalam pelaksanaannya terdapat sajen yang dipersembahkan untuk Dewi Padi yang diyakini sebagai Dewi penjaga beras pada saat acara pernikahan nanti. Dalam Islam sendiri ini termasuk menyekutukan Allah dan termasuk dosa besar apabila tetap dilakukan.
Enhancing Family Resilience in Society 5.0: A Study from Islamic Psychology and Maqashid Shari’ah Perspective
Authors: Al Haqiqi Muhamad Jihad , Salim Annisa Jannatus , Santoso Lukman
Published: September 2024

Masifnya perkembangan teknologi saat ini sangat mempengaruhi pola interaksi dalam sebuah keluarga. Meskipun demikian, pemanfaatan teknologi khususnya media sosial sangat mendukung berbagai aspek, yaitu akses informasi yang cepat, banyaknya laman edukasi, dan dapat meningkatkan komunikasi bagi keluarga modern, namun ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi terbatasnya interaksi antar anggota keluarga. Faktor tersebut antara lain banyaknya kegiatan di luar rumah seperti anak yang kuliah di luar kota, suami istri yang berkarier, atau suami yang bekerja di luar daerah. Sarana komunikasi dikembangkan untuk menciptakan interaksi dan kondisi keluarga yang komunikatif. Kajian tentang sistem interaksi antar anggota keluarga untuk menciptakan ketahanan keluarga menjadi pokok bahasan dalam artikel ini. Pendekatan kualitatif fenomenologi merupakan metode untuk menjelaskan dan menganalisis pembahasan tersebut. Melalui kajian teori psikologi keluarga, sebuah keluarga harus memiliki hubungan interaksi yang aktif agar terjalin kedekatan emosional antar anggota keluarga. Tidak hanya dalam psikologi keluarga, nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam maqashid syariat yang dikemukakan para ulama menjadi pandangan hukum Islam untuk menciptakan ketahanan keluarga menurut hukum Islam. Maka simpulannya, interaksi antar anggota keluarga harus terjalin secara masif agar tercipta keluarga sakinah mawaddah warahmah.
Prosesi “Malam Pacar” Dalam Tradisi Pernikahan Masyarakat Bugis Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah: Studi di Desa Ganra, Kec. Ganra, Kab. Soppeng, Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Zamzami Farhan , Sholehudin Miftahus
Published: September 2024

Adanya tradisi pernikahan secara turun-temurun menjadi budaya yang dilestarikan oleh tiap masyarakat adat. Hal ini pun menjadi penting karena dari budaya-budaya tersebut perlu diketahui kemaslahatan apa yang ada di dalam prosesinya sehingga dapat terus dilestarikan oleh masyarakat adatnya sendiri. Salah satunya seperti tradisi “Malam Pacar” atau Mappacci yang berasal dari budaya masyarakat adat bugis. Tradisi ini pun akan diteliti kemaslahatan apa saja yang ada didalamnya dengan menggunakan perspektif Maslahah Mursalah sebagai salah satu sumber penetapan hukum Islam. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pemahaman dan praktik tokoh masyarakat adat Bugis terhadap Prosesi “Malam Pacar” atau Mappacci serta menganalisis tradisi tersebut berdasarkan perspektif Maslahah Mursalah. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan hukum Islam empiris dengan menggunakan pendekatan hukum sosiologis (Socio-legal approach). Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara dan dokumentasi. Bahan penelitian primer berupa data hasil wawancara yang didukung dengan data sekunder berupa perundang-undangan, buku ilmiah, dan karya ilmiah lainya yang relevan dengan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa respon dari informan terkait dengan pemahaman serta praktik tradisi “Malam Pacar” atau Mappacci. Tradisi ini merupakan tradisi yang telah dilakukan oleh Masyarakat Adat Bugis secara turun-temurun dimana rangkaian acaranya dilakukan pada malam hari sebelum akad dilaksanakan esok harinya. “Malam Pacar” atau Mappacci berasal dari salah satu simbol yang digunakan dalam prosesinya yaitu daun Pacci atau disebut dengan daun bersih. Berdasarkan perspektif Maslahah Mursalah, dapat ditemukan bahwa tradisi ini memang tidak dibahas dibeberapa dalil-dalil Syar’I akan tetapi juga tidak bertentangan dengannya. Tujuan dari dilaksanakannya tradisi ini pun sebagai sarana untuk menjaga prinsip Kulliyat Al-Khams. Sehingga tradisi ini dapat terus dilestarikan terus-menerus oleh masyarakat adat Bugis.
Les possibilités de traitement de l'Okoumé en taillis pour la production de bois papetier
Authors: Leroy-Deval J.
Published: September 2024

Après un bref exposé des recherches menées sur la possibilité de drageonnage dans le cas d'Aucoumea klaineana, l'auteur passe en revue les caractéristiques des plantations destinées à la production de bois papetier. Sur la base de ces caractéristiques, du remarquable volume de production d'une plantation d'Okoumé en un cycle court, de l'augmentation de la valeur du sol (qui double entre 7 et 10 ans, 10 et 18 ans, et 12 et 25 ans dans les plantations ayant une densité de 500 arbres par ha), et de la diminution régulière du taux de croissance du volume avec l'âge (qui passe de 9 % à 11 ans à 4 % à 2S ans), on peut déduire la densité de plantation (750 arbres par ha) et la rotation à adopter (11 à 12 ans). Un dispositif expérimental a été mis en place au Gabon pour étudier comment et à quelle date se développent les rejets. Les premiers résultats montrent que l'Okoumé drageonne parfaitement et qu'il est possible d'utiliser cette espèce pour des plantations artificielles denses, à courte rotation, sous forme de taillis afin de produire du bois papetier.
Les ressources forestières et l'industrie du bois au Pérou
Authors: Rouher J.C.
Published: September 2024

La plupart des forêts du Pérou se trouvent dans la région amazonienne (65,5 millions d'hectares).En 1970, il y avait 230 scieries produisant 322 000 mètres cubes de bois scié. Mais le commerce extérieur des sciages est déficitaire et le développement de l'industrie du sciage est entravé par les difficultés de l'exploitation forestière.L'industrie du placage et du contreplaqué est partagée entre huit entreprises, qui ont produit 35 000 mètres cubes en 1970, dont 8 000 mètres cubes ont été exportés.L'auteur traite également de la production de panneaux d'aggloméré et de parquets, ainsi que de cellulose, principalement à partir de la bagasse.Les plans de développement de l'industrie du bois couvrent cinq zones, dont trois dans le bassin amazonien. D'ici 1980, la production devrait atteindre 791 000 mètres cubes de bois scié, 160 000 mètres cubes de placage et de contreplaqué, 36 000 mètres cubes de panneaux d'aggloméré et 1 290 000 mètres carrés de parquet.L'investissement total s'élève à 48 millions de dollars.
Technique nouvelle utilisant le bois de cœur pour la fabrication de pâte à papier
Authors: Krilov A.
Published: September 2024

Le traitement du bois de cœurs normalement inutilisables (mudguts), c'est-à-dire le bois situé au centre de l'arbre, proche de la moelle, permet d'augmenter de 10 % le taux de rendement des bois durs tropicaux. Après réduction par une fendeuse hydraulique, le bois est largement débarrassé de la pourriture et d'autres matières étrangères par des chocs et des vibrations, avant d'être déchiqueté par des moyens conventionnels. Sous réserve d'un criblage supplémentaire, ce matériau peut être utilisé pour la production de pâte à papier.
Predictors of short-term mortality in patients undergoing emergency coronary artery bypass grafting: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Comanici Maria , Nadia Bithi , Raja Shahzad G.
Published: September 2024

Aim: Emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a critical intervention for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), particularly in high-risk cases where rapid revascularization is necessary. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, early mortality rates remain high. This study aims to identify predictors of short-term mortality in patients undergoing emergency CABG for ACS through a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: A PRISMA-based systematic review was performed using major databases up to May 2024. Inclusion criteria focused on studies reporting short-term mortality outcomes and associated predictors in patients undergoing emergency CABG for ACS. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by multiple reviewers. Statistical analysis included pooled odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) for identified predictors using random-effects models.

Results: A total of 20 studies encompassing 4,777 patients met the inclusion criteria. Key predictors of short-term mortality include advanced age (OR 1.40, 95%CI: 1.07-1.82), cardiogenic shock (OR 5.35, 95%CI: 3.27-8.74), chronic kidney disease (OR 3.55, 95%CI: 1.30-9.71), and preoperative use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (OR 2.46, 95%CI: 1.00-6.04). Timing of surgery within the first 48 h post-ACS was also associated with higher mortality rates.

Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis highlight important predictors of short-term mortality in patients undergoing emergency CABG for ACS. These findings underscore the importance of tailored perioperative management strategies to improve outcomes in this high-risk patient population.