bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Representing high-latitude deep carbon in the pre-industrial state of the ORCHIDEE-MICT land surface model (r8704)
Authors: Xi Yi , Ciais Philippe , Zhu Dan , Qiu Chunjing , Zhang Yuan , Peng Shushi , Hugelius Gustaf , Bowring Simon P. K. , Goll Daniel S. , Wang Ying-Ping
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Field measurements, after extrapolation, suggest that deep Yedoma deposits (formed during the Pleistocene) and peatlands (formed during the Holocene) account for over 700 Pg C of soil carbon storage. Incorporating this old, deep, cold carbon into land surface models (LSMs) is crucial for accurately quantifying soil carbon responses to future warming. However, it remains underrepresented or absent in current LSMs, which typically include a passive soil carbon pool to represent all 'old carbon' and lack the vertical accumulation processes that deposited deep carbon in the soil layers of peat and Yedoma. In this study, we propose a new, more realistic protocol for simulating deep and cold carbon accumulation in the high latitudes, using the ORCHIDEE-MICT model. This is achieved by 1) integrating deep carbon from Yedoma deposits whose formation is calculated using Last Glacial Maximum climate conditions, and 2) prescribing the inception time and location of northern peatlands during the Holocene using spatially explicit data on peat age. Our results show an additional 157 Pg C in present-day Yedoma deposits, as well as a shallower peat carbon depth (by 1–5 m) and 35 Pg C (43 %) less passive soil carbon in northern peatlands, compared to the old protocol that ignored Yedoma deposits and applied a uniform, long-duration (13,500 years) peat carbon accumulation across all peatlands. As a result, the total organic carbon stock across the Northern Hemisphere (> 30° N) simulated by the new protocol is 2,028 Pg C, which is 226 Pg C higher than the previous estimate. Despite the significant challenge in simulating deep carbon with ORCHIDEE-MICT, the improvements in the representation of carbon accumulation from this study provide a model version to predict deep carbon evolution during the last glacial-deglacial transition and its response to future warming. The methodology implemented for deep carbon initialization in permafrost and cold regions in ORCHIDEE-MICT is also applicable to other LSMs.
Projecting management-relevant change of undeveloped coastal barriers with the Mesoscale Explicit Ecogeomorphic Barrier model (MEEB) v1.0
Authors: Reeves Ian R. B. , Ashton Andrew D. , Lentz Erika E. , Sherwood Christopher R. , Passeri Davina L. , Zeigler Sara L.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Models of coastal barrier geomorphic and ecologic change are valuable tools for understanding and predicting when, where, and how barriers evolve and transition between ecogeomorphic states. Few existing models of barrier systems are designed to operate over spatiotemporal scales congruous with effective management practices (i.e., decades/kilometers, referred to herein as “mesoscales”), incorporate important ecogeomorphic feedbacks, and provide probabilistic projections of future change. Here, we present a new numerical model designed to address these gaps by explicitly yet efficiently simulating coupled aeolian, marine, vegetation, and shoreline components of barrier evolution over spatiotemporal scales relevant to management. The Mesoscale Explicit Ecogeomorphic Barrier model (MEEB) simulates subaerial ecomorphologic change of undeveloped barrier systems over kilometers and decades using meter-scale spatial resolution and weekly time step. MEEB applies simplified parameterizations to represent and couple key ecogeomorphic processes: dune growth, vegetation expansion and mortality, beach and foredune erosion, barrier overwash, and shoreline and shoreface change. The model is parameterized and calibrated with observed elevation, vegetation, and water level data for a case study site of North Core Banks, NC, USA; simulated ecogeomorphic change in model hindcasts agrees well with observations, demonstrating both favorable skill scores and qualitatively correct behavior. We also describe an additional model framework for producing probabilistic projections that account for uncertainties related to future forcing conditions and intrinsic stochastic dynamics and demonstrate the probabilistic framework’s utility with example forecast simulations. As a mesoscale model, MEEB is designed to investigate questions about future barrier ecogeomorphic change of moderate complexity, offering semi-qualitative predictions and semi-quantitative explanations. For example, MEEB can be used to investigate how climate-induced shifts in ecological composition may alter the likelihood of morphologic impacts or to generate probabilistic projections of ecogeomorphic state change.
Il manuale coloniale di Balbo. Il governatorato della Libia attraverso l’archivio privato del gerarca
Authors: Milizia Piervittorio
Published: January 2025

The experience of Italo Balbo in governing Libya is the most well-known and significant among the Italian colonial governors. While much has been studied about the impact of the fascist leader on the territory, little has been written about the influence this role had on him. Thanks to Italo Balbo’s private archive acquisition by the Istituto di storia contemporanea di Ferrara, this article aims to analyze the collected material – especially bibliographic and photographic – to identify the persistence of colonial memory in the material gathered by the quadrumvir.
FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF YIELDS OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VARIETIES OF FIBROUS FLAX IN THE ARID STEPPE ZONE OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Kazakh agrotechnical research university named after S. Seifullin, Astana, Kazakhstan, Yelnazarkyzy R. , Stybaev G.Zh. ,   Kazakh agrotechnical research university named after S. Seifullin, Astana, Kazakhstan, Baitelenova A.A. ,   Kazakh agrotechnical research university named after S. Seifullin, Astana, Kazakhstan, Kipshakbayeva G.A. ,   Kazakh agrotechnical research university named after S. Seifullin, Astana, Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

Мақалада Қазақстанның құрғақ дала аймағында талшықты зығырдың отандық және шетелдік сорттарының өнімділігін қалыптастыру ерекшеліктері жөнінде айтылған. Екі жылдық зерттеу нәтижелері бойынша зығырдың егін көгінен пісу кезеңдерінің аралығы 102-106 күн болып, талшықты сорттар, стандартқа (отандық Кустанайский янтарь сорты) қарағанда өсіп-даму кезеңдері 4 күнге созылған. Талшықты зығыр сорттарының ішінде шетелдік Лидер сорты вегетациялық кезеңі 106 күн болып ерекшеленген. Сонымен қатар, өсімдік биіктігі бойынша отандық Кустанайский янтарь сорт майлы зығырға қарағанда, талшықты зығыр сорттарының сорттық сипаттамасына бойынша жинау алдында 13,1- ден 20,2 см дейінгі аралықта айтарлықтай биіктеп өскенін көреміз. Ал, шетелдік сорттардың ішінен ең биігі Грант сорты 70,6 см болып, стандартқа қарағанда 20,8 см-ге дейін өсті. Майлы және талшықты сорттардың барлығы жығылуға төзімді (5 балл) болып табылды. Майлы және талшықты зығыр өсімдігінің сорттық ерекшеліктеріне байланысты, физика-механикалық құрамы бойынша талшығының жіңішкелігі анықталып, зығыр талшығының жіңішкелігі бойынша Лада сорты стандарттан 29,0 м/г жуан болса, Грант сорты 13 м/г жіңішке болды. Зығырды иілгіштігі бойынша салыстырғанда, Талер сорты стандарттан 0,4 мм-ге қысқа болғанымен, басқа сорттар 1,0-ден 6,0-ға дейін мм дейін ұзын болды. Майлы және зығырдың өнімділігінің екі жылдық орташа көрсеткіштерін салыстырғанда, отандық Кустанайский янтарь сорты, шетелдік майлы және талшықты сорттардың өнімділігіне қарағанда 0,6-9,1 ц/га жоғары өнім қалыптастырды.
INFLUENCE OF MINERAL FERTILIZERS ON PRODUCTIVITY OF BARLEY SOWING IN KARASAI DISTRICT OF ALMATY REGION
Authors:   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Myrzabayeva G.A. , Idrisova A.B. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Zakieva A.A. ,   Shakarim University of Semey, NJSC, Semey, Kazakhstan, Zhumabayeva R.O. ,   M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan, Bukabayeva Zh.T. ,   Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Semey, Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

Арпаның халық шаруашылығындағы рөлі өте маңызды: оның дәндері әртүрлі салаларда алуан түрлі өнім өндіру үшін пайдаланылады. Арпа жармасы құнды әрі қоректік өнім болып табылады. Оның құрамында ақуыз 12–14%, май 2–3%, крахмал 54–55%, клетчатка 5,5–5,8%, күл 2–3% шамасында және арпаның сортына және өсу жағдайларына байланысты өзгереді. Ауыл шаруашылығы дақылдарының қоректік режимін жақсартып, өнімділікті арттырудың негізгі агротехникалық тәсілдерінің бірі – тыңайтқыш қолдану. Қолайсыз жағдайларда минералды тыңайтқыштар топырақтағы гумустың минералдану бағыты мен жылдамдығын өзгертеді. Тыңайтқыштарды қолдану бойынша инновациялық тәжірибелердің нәтижелері тиімді пайдаланылған тыңайтқыштардың өнімділікті сақтап, кейде арттыра алатынын көрсетті. Алайда тек минералды тыңайтқыштарды қолдану гумустың мөлшерін арттырмайды, тек бастапқы деңгейін ұстап тұрады.
Азот жаңа инновациялық технологиялардың негізгі элементі ретінде өсімдік қалдықтарын ыдыратып, топырақтағы гумустың түзілуінде микроорганизмдердің белсенділігін арттыруда маңызды рөл атқарады. Фосфорлы тыңайтқыштардың компост сапасын арттырудағы рөлі органикалық заттардың минералдану қарқынын бәсеңдететіндігімен ерекшеленеді, бұл жағдай азот тыңайтқыштарымен салыстырғанда айқын көрінеді. Алайда, тыңайтқыштарды шамадан тыс қолдану топырақтағы энергия мен қоректік элементтердің тепе-теңдігін бұзып, гумустың ыдырау үдерісін тездетеді, бұл мәселенің өзектілігін айқындайды.
Алматы облысы, Қарасай ауданы жағдайында арпа дақылын индустриалды-инновациялық технологияларды пайдалана отырып өсіру топыраққа да, өсімдіктерге де тыңайтқыш енгізуді талап етеді. Зерттеулер нәтижесінде жаздық арпаның жоғары өнімділігін және оның тұрақты сапасын қамтамасыз ететін минералды тыңайтқыштарды қолданудың ғылыми негізделген тәсілдері анықталды.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STRESS RESISTANCE TYPES IN DAIRY CATTLE OF DIFFERENT BREEDS
Authors:   NPJSC «Toraighyrov University», Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, Bexeitov T.K. , Kaynidenov N.N. ,   NPJSC «Toraighyrov University», Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, Tileubek U.N. ,   NPJSC «Toraighyrov University», Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, Djaksybaeva G.G. ,   NPJSC «Toraighyrov University», Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, Sadykkaliyev A.M. ,   NPJSC «Toraighyrov University», Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

Бұл мақалада әртүрлі тұқымды (голштин, қырдың қызыл, симментал) сиырлар-дағы кортизол деңгейінің өзгермелілігі және оның стресске төзімділік түрлерімен байланысы қарастырылады. Зерттеу көрсеткендей, голштин тұқымында кортизол мөлшері
30,27–184,12 нмоль/л құрайды, сиырлардың 11,11 %-ы стресске төзімділіктің төмен типіне,
18,52 %-ы жоғары және 70,37 %-ы тұрақсыз типке жатады.
Қырдың қызыл тұқымында кортизол шегі 9,4–171,67 нмоль/л аралығында өзгерді, сиырлардың 19,35 %-ы төмен типті, 58,06 %-ы тұрақсыз және 22,58 %-ы жоғары типті деп жіктелді.
Симментал тұқымы үшін кортизолдың мөлшері 45,95–188,47 нмоль/л құрады, оның ішінде сиырлардың 14,29 %-ы төмен типті, 64,29 %-ы тұрақсыз және 21,43 %-ы жоғары типті.
Зерттеу шаралары 2023 жылдың тамыз-қазан айларында Павлодар облысы (Қазақстанның солтүстік-шығысы), Шарбакты ауданы, Орловка ауылыңдағы «Победа» ЖШС-де жүргізілді.
Алынған нәтижелер жануарлардың жеке ерекшеліктерінің айтарлықтай әртүрлілігін көрсетеді және оларға әсер ететін стресс факторларының көптігін дәлелдейді. Базальды кортизол деңгейінің жоғарылауы мен ағзаның стресс жағдайларына реакциясы арасындағы нақты байланыс анықталды. Қандағы кортизол концентрациясын өлшеу жануарлардағы стресс деңгейін бағалау үшін ең ақпаратты және кеңінен қолданылатын физиологиялық көрсеткіш болып қала береді.
STUDY OF IMMUNOBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE PATHOGEN ISOLATE (CRYPTOCOCCUS FARCIMINOSUS) OF EQUINE EPIZOOTIC LYMPHANGOITIS
Authors:   LLP "Kazakh Research-Scientific Veterinary Institute", Almaty, Kazakhstan, Salabaev B.A. , Berdiakhmetkyzy С. ,   Аl-Faraby Kazakh national university, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Sayakova Z.Z. ,   LLP "Kazakh Research-Scientific Veterinary Institute", Almaty, Kazakhstan, Kenesary S.A. ,   LLP "Kazakh Research-Scientific Veterinary Institute", Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: January 2025

Қазіргі нарық заманының ағымына сәйкес, Республикамызда жылқы шаруашылықтарында мал басының өсуімен қатар, шетелден әкелініп жатқан асыл тұқымды таза қанды жылқылар саны да жыл сайын артып келеді. Жылқы өнімінің импорты мен экспорты ұлғайып, жылқы шаруашығының қарқынды дамуына олардың арасында кездесетін әр түрлі жұқпалы және паразитарлық аурулар кедергі келтіреді. Соның бірі, жылқы шаруашылығының дамуына елеулі экономикалық залал келтіретін жылқылардың эпизоотиялық лимфангиті. Ветеринариялық комитеттің деректері бойынша эпизоотиялық лимфангит (жылқының мандам індеті) жыл сайын Алматы, Жамбыл, Қызылорда, Түркістан, Қарағанды, Ақмола және Павлодар облыстарының жылқы шаруашылықтарында орын алып отырғаны белгілі. Сондықтан да осы ауруға қарсы арнайы күрес және алдын-алу шараларын жүргізу, жылқының мандам індетінің жасырын түрінде өтуіне байланысты оны балаудың оңтайлы әдістерін табу мақсатында ауру қоздырғышының иммунобиологиялық және морфологиялық қасиеттерін зерттеу өзекті болып табылады. Мақалада ауру жылқылардан бөлініп алынған Cryptococcus farciminosus саңырауқұлақтары түздік изоляттарының ЕПА-да өскен өсіндерінің морфологиялық, антигендік, культуралық, тұрақтылық қасиеттерімен қатар, әр түрлі қоректік ортада өсу мерзімі мен қарқындылығын зерттеу нәтижелері көрсетілді. Аталмыш қоздырғыштан (штаммнан) мандам індетін балау мақсатында серологиялық жиынтық әзірленіп, оған ҚР алдын-ала патенті алынған, апробациялық сынақтан өткізіліп НТҚ дайындалған, АШМ ветеринариялық қадағалау және бақылау Комитетімен келісіліп, тіркеу куәлігі алынған.
El uso de microcréditos para financiar proyectos de impacto social y ambiental, mediante la bolsa de valores de Bolivia
Authors: COSSÍO PEÑA Y LILLO ABEL GUISEPP
Published: January 2025

El presente documento explora una alternativa para el financiamiento de proyectos que generen de forma conjunta, impactos sociales y ambientales en el territorio nacional. Para dicho fin, utilizando un diseño jurídico descriptivo, se analiza la normativa emitida por la Autoridad de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero (ASFI), las modalidades de emisiones de bonos sociales, verdes y sustentables colocados en las bolsas de valores de la república de Chile y Argentina con base en una metodología jurídica descriptiva, la correlación de la colocación de créditos, la emisión de Títulos Valores en el mercado bursátil nacional y la normativa referida a la emisión de bonos sostenibles. La investigación está enfocada en democratizar y permitir el acceso de recursos crediticios a la población más vulnerable del país y, simultáneamente, financiar proyectos que generen un impacto ambiental y social positivo en el país.
ENFOQUE RESTAURATIVO COMO MEDIO DE REPARACIÓN DEL DAÑO A LAS VÍCTIMAS DE VIOLENCIA INTRAFAMILIAR EN BOLIVIA
Authors: Trigo Cayo Alison Dalianne
Published: January 2025

La Justicia Restaurativa es un enfoque alternativo al sistema de justicia penal tradicional, se centra en la reparación del daño causado por el delito y la restauración de las relaciones entre las partes involucradas. Los programas de justicia restaurativa pueden incluir círculos del dialogo, procesos de mediación, conferencias restaurativas y otras prácticas centradas en la participación activa y la toma de responsabilidad. Este enfoque ha ganado reconocimiento y aceptación en todo el mundo como una alternativa más humana y efectiva para abordar el crimen y construir comunidades más saludables. Este enfoque aplicado a casos de violencia intrafamiliar busca abordar los conflictos y las dinámicas familiares afectadas por la violencia, priorizando la seguridad y la reparación del daño. La familia desempeña un papel fundamental en la sociedad y tiene importancia significativa en el desarrollo de los individuos y el bienestar de la comunidad en su conjunto, esta proporciona un entorno seguro y de apoyo emocional. Los lazos familiares contribuyen a la salud mental y emocional de los individuos.
La familia es la principal agencia de socialización, en este contexto, las personas aprenden normas, valores, comportamientos que son fundamentales para su integración en la sociedad, es ahí donde se construye la identidad y la ética personal. Es por eso tan importante restaurar las relaciones familiares a través de una justicia adecuada que logre satisfacer las necesidades de las familias bolivianas. Por ello, es crucial implementar soluciones que aborden no solo los aspectos legales del delito, sino también las necesidades emocionales, sociales y económicas de las partes involucradas. Esto se materializa en la propuesta que se presenta, la implementación de un enfoque restaurativo a la Ley 1674 contra la violencia en la familia o doméstica. El impacto de la violencia en este círculo tan importante como lo es la familia, la célula de la sociedad, genera malas relaciones entre grupos sociales y por consiguiente un caos.
EXPLORING THE FUSION OF BUSINESS, HUMANITIES AND TECHNOLOGY
Authors:   Dr. S. M. Anas Iqbal is presently rendering his services as Director (Academics) & Professor at Vishisht School of Management, Indore., IQBAL Dr. S. M. ANAS , JAIN Dr. KAPIL ,   Dr. Kapil Jain has been associated with Devi Ahilya University (accredited Grade A+ by NAAC) for over seventeen years and is presently serving as an associate professor in management science at the International Institute of Professional Studies, a teaching department of DA University, Indore
Published: January 2025

In a time characterized by extraordinary technical progress and a continuously changing global environment, the convergence of business, humanities, and technology has emerged as a central theme for innovation and transformation. The distinctions that previously divided different domains are increasingly eroding, leading to a multidisciplinary approach that is transforming industries, education, and society at large.

This edited book, "Exploring the Fusion of Business, Humanities, and Technology," examines the dynamic interplay among these fields. This unites varied viewpoints from thinking leaders, researchers, and practitioners to analyze how this amalgamation is propelling advancement, tackling intricate issues, and creating new opportunities. This book seeks to offer a thorough knowledge of the dynamic relationship between these essential domains by integrating theoretical insights with practical applications.

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Prospective study of femoral neck system fixation combined with enhanced recovery after surgery for the treatment of unstable intracapsular femoral neck fracture
Authors: CHANGBAO W , SANJUN G , HAIFENG L , JINGYI M
Published: January 2025

Prospective study of femoral neck system (FNS) vs. cannulated compression screw (CCS) fixation has not been appropriately reported. We prospectively investigate the efficacy of FNS vs. CCS fixation combined with ERAS in the treatment of unstable intracapsular FNF. 70 consecutive patients with unstable intracapsular femoral neck fracture met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into FNS group and CCS group (each 35 cases). ERAS was applied in both groups. The perioperative period and follow-up results were compared. The operation time, fluoroscopy time, fracture reduction quality and follow-up time were not significantly different between the two groups (P > 0.05). The blood loss in the FNS group was significantly more than that in CCS group whereas the time to start weight-bearing, fracture healing time, internal fixation failure in the FNS group were significantly less than those in the CCS group (P < 0.05). The neck shortening and revision surgery of the FNS group showed a trend of superiority to CCS group but the difference was not significantly different (P > 0.05). The AVN in the two groups was similar. At the last follow-up, the Harris hip score in the FNS group was higher than that in the CCS group (P < 0.05). Hence, FNS fixation with ERAS for FNF can provide earlier weight-bearing, fewer complications related to the implant, faster healing and better functional recovery than CCS fixation with ERAS, which is consistent with the better biomechanical properties of FNS.
Impact of avascular necrosis on outcomes in the management of developmental dysplasia of hip: a systematic review
Authors: MAHAPATRA S.K. , HAMPANNAVAR A , CHOUDHURY S , GOURINENI V , SAHU B , ROUT J
Published: January 2025

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a known complication during the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It has the potential to alter the growth of the head or acetabulum and prevent the best outcomes. While past literature has evaluated the risks of AVN and strategies to avoid it, studies on the impact of AVN on the outcomes are scarce. In this systematic review, we aim to study the extent of the effects of AVN on the outcomes, in the management of DDH. In this systematic review series for 1990 to 2021 were pooled. The clinical and radiological outcomes of the AVN and non-AVN groups were compared. The effects of other modifying factors were also evaluated. A total of 170 AVN and 585 non-AVN hips from 21 papers were compared. The analysis did not show any statistically significant difference between the AVN and non-AVN groups in terms of clinical or radiological parameters. Interestingly patients who had the index surgery at a younger age had a higher risk of further surgery, with acetabular osteotomy being the most common secondary procedure. The negative impact of AVN may not be as severe as previously thought. Thus, the fear of AVN should not take precedence over the primary goal of DDH management i.e. obtaining a stable concentric mobile hip.
External validation of the SORG machine learning for 90-day and 1-year mortality in patients suffering from extremity metastatic disease in an European cohort of 174 patients
Authors: de GROOT T.M. , SOMMERKAMP A.A. , THIO Q.C.B.S. , KARHADE A.V. , GROOT O.Q. , OOSTERHOF J.H.F. , IJPMA F.F.A. , VAN OOIJEN P.M.A. , PLOEGMAKERS J.J.W. , JUTTE P.C. , SCHWAB J.H. , DOORNBERG J.N.
Published: January 2025

Accurate survival prediction of patients with long-bone metastases is challenging, but important for optimizing treatment. The Skeletal Oncology Research Group (SORG) machine learning algorithm (MLA) has been previously developed and internally validated to predict 90-day and 1-year survival. External validation showed promise in the United States and Taiwan. To ensure global generalizability, the algorithm remains to be validated in Europe. We therefore asked: does the SORG-MLA for long-bone metastases accurately predict 90-day and 1-year survival in a European cohort?

One-hundred seventy-four patients undergoing surgery for long-bone metastases between 1997-2019 were included at a tertiary referral Orthopaedic Oncology Center in the Netherlands. Model performance measures included discrimination, calibration, overall performance, and decision curve analysis.

The SORG-MLA retained reasonable discriminative ability, showing an area under the curve of 0.73 for 90-day mortality and 0.77 for 1-year mortality. However, the calibration analysis demonstrated overestimation of European patients’ 90- day mortality (calibration intercept -0.54, slope 0.60). For 1-year mortality (calibration intercept 0.01, slope 0.60) this was not the case. The Brier score predictions were lower than their respective null model (0.13 versus 0.14 for 90-day; 0.20 versus 0.25 for 1-year), suggesting good overall performance of the SORG-MLA for both timepoints.

The SORG-MLA showed promise in predicting survival of patients with extremity metastatic disease. However, clinicians should keep in mind that due to differences in patient population, the model tends to underestimate survival in this Dutch cohort. The SORG model can be accessed freely at https://sorg-apps.shinyapps.io/extremitymetssurvival/
Genotype-environment interaction in the formation of lipid profile of adolescents
Authors: Mikhailova S. V. , Orlov P. S. , Ivanoshchuk D. E. , Shakhtshneider E. V. , Denisova D. V.
Published: January 2025

Many genetic variants associated with metabolic disorders have incomplete penetrance in human. Their phenotypic manifestation depends on the life style factors. In this work, we compared the associations of genotypes at 11 polymorphic sites with body mass index (BMI) and lipid metabolism parameters (levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides, high- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C and LDL-C)) in three groups of adolescents from Novosibirsk, examined in 1999, 2009 and 2019. In each group, from 187 to 665 persons were genotyped at each site. One-way analysis of variance (independent covariates: gender and age) was used for evaluation. For rs1800497 in the ANKK1 gene, rs53576 in the OXTR gene, rs1360780 in the FKBP5 gene, and rs4680 in the COMT gene, as well as for tandem repeats in the promoter of the MAOA gene, promoter and intron 2 of the SLC6A4 gene (separately and as part of a haplotype), and 3′-untranslated region of the SLC6A3 no associations of genotypes with BMI and lipid metabolism parameters were found in any of the groups. For APOE genotype, an association was obtained with TC levels: p = 0.042 and 0.034, respectively, in the 1999 and 2009 collection groups, as well as with LDL-C: p = 0.001 and 0.002, respectively, in the 2009 and 2019 groups. Moreover, the maximum levels of TC and LDL-C were found among carriers of most common genotype ε3ε3 in 1999 group, and among carriers of atherogenic allele ε4 in other two groups. Thus, it was shown that in adolescents there was an opposite correlation of carriage of the ε4ε4 genotype for the APOE gene with the levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the case of normal and reduced calorie intake. For rs6265 in the BDNF gene, the level of statistical significance of the association of the common C allele with TC and LDL-C levels was directly correlated with dietary caloric intake (p = 0.617 and 0.573; p = 0.049 and 0.090; p = 0.010 and 0.024, respectively, in the groups of 1999, 2009 and 2019).
Cardiac fatty acid binding protein as a biomarker for long-term prognosis of clinically manifested heart failure and severe post-infarction left ventricular myocardial remodeling
Authors: Vorobyov A. S. , Markov I. V. , Lifshits G. I. , Zharkovskiy V. V. , Nikolaev K. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study is to evaluate cardiac fatty acid binding protein as a prognostic biomarker for the occurrence of severe post-infarction structural and functional remodeling of the left ventricular myocardium and heart failure with clinical manifestations in patients with acute myocardial infarction during long-term follow-up. Material and methods. The study included 95 patients with acute myocardial infarction and ST-segment elevation (mean age 56.8 ± 9.8 years). Upon admission to the emergency room, all patients underwent clinical and laboratory studies to determine cardiac fatty acid binding protein (cFABP) and high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT). At the end of the long-term follow-up (Me = 36 months), the patients were examined for clinically evident heart failure (NYHA functional class II and higher), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) was determined in the blood, and echocardiography was performed. According to the echocardiography data, the presence and severity of structural and functional remodeling of the left ventricle myocardium (SFR LV) were established. Results. It was determined that the presence of clinically evident heart failure is directly associated with age, the Charlton comorbidity index, cFABP ≥10 ng/ml upon admission to the hospital and has a direct tendency to be associated with hs-TnT upon admission to the hospital. The presence of severe structural and functional remodeling of the left ventricle myocardium is directly associated with age, obesity, creatinine, cFABP ≥ 10 ng/ml and hs-TnT upon admission to hospital, and there is also a direct tendency towards an association with age. It was revealed that hs-TnT upon admission to hospital is directly associated with hsCRP ≥ 2 mg/l at the end of long-term followup. Conclusions. the presence of cFABP ≥ 10 ng/ml in the blood of patients with acute myocardial infarction upon admission to hospital is associated with an increase in the probability of developing clinically evident heart failure during long-term follow-up by 4.27 times, and severe structural and functional remodeling of the left ventricle myocardium is 3.07 times more likely, which is due to the size of the infarction lesion and the subsequent development of myocardial fibrosis.
Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism, blood lipids and clinical-biochemical values in gallstone disease with T2DM women
Authors: Grigor’eva I. N. , Notova T. E. , Tov N. L.
Published: January 2025

Aim. To study the clinical-biochemical parameters, APOE gene polymorphism in women with gallstone disease (GSD) with/without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Materials and methods. In the open, single-stage, single-center, observational, cross-sectional, uncontrolled case-series study, 137 women with GSD were examined, including 71 patients with GSD and T2DM (Group 1), 66 patients – GSD without T2DM (Group 2) comparable age and BMI. The inspection included clinical examination, biochemical blood tests, including lipid profile, APOE gene polymorphism identification by PCR. Results. In group 1 met more often than in group 2 pain in the right hypochondrium (97.2 % vs. 86.4 %), in the left hypochondrium (42.3 % vs. 22.7 %), belching (88.7 % vs. 59.1 %), heartburn (78.9 % vs. 50.0 %), bitterness in the mouth (87.3 % vs. 57.6 %), stool disorders (83.1 % vs. 48.5 %, p < 0.05 in all cases). In group 1 were significantly higher than in group 2, TG (1.9 [1.5; 2.6] vs. 1.4 [1.0; 2.0] mmol/l), atherogenic coefficient (AC) (3.9 [3.1; 4.5] vs. 3.4 [2.5; 4.4] units), HDL-C – significantly lower (1.1 [1.0; 1.3] vs. 1.2 [1.1; 1.6] mmol/l). HypoHDL-C (69.0 % vs. 45.5 %) and hyperTG (66. 2% vs. 36.4 %) significantly more often observed in group 1. Systolic (140,0 [130,0; 150,0] and 130,0 [120,0; 130,0] mmHg, р < 0,001), diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP) (90,0 [80,0; 90,0] and 80,0 [80,0; 90,0] mmHg, р < 0,001), in group 1 higher than in group 2. APOE gene alleles frequency in group 1 and 2 is similar. There were no differences in the lipidogram in carriers of different alleles of the APOE gene in group 1. Conclusions. The presence of GSD and T2DM in group 1, both with cholecystolithiasis and after cholecystectomy, is associated with more conspicuous gastroenterological symptoms, lipid metabolism disorders, SBP, DBP increase, compared to group 2. There were no differences in the frequency of the alleles of the AРOE in groups 1 and 2, as well as in the lipidogram of carriers of different alleles of the AРOE in group 1.
Level of population awareness about risk factors for cardiovascular diseases as an element of strengthening public health
Authors: Bortsov V. A. , Kolomeytseva V. N. , Evdakov V. A.
Published: January 2025

Awareness of the population regarding the prevention of cardiovascular diseases remains insufficient. One of the methods of studying public health is a sociological survey of the population, the results of which allow us to form modern methods of preventive work with the population. Aim. To analyze the opinion of the population of Novosibirsk on adherence to a healthy lifestyle and the level of awareness of risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Material and methods. In 2024, a sociological survey of the population of Novosibirsk, 406 people, was conducted. The sample is sufficient in volume. Analytical, statistical, and sociological methods are used in the work. Extensive indicators were used in data processing and presentation, compared with the assessment of the statistical significance of differences according to the Student’s t-criterion.  Results. The awareness of the population in matters of a healthy lifestyle, commitment to a healthy lifestyle and the level of awareness of the population about risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases are determined. Respondents of all age groups are well informed about the influence of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases, it is determined that each age group has its own set of risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Conclusions. In general, the data obtained make it possible to identify additional resources to increase public awareness of development risk factors, including on the basis of information technology.
An inquiry into China and Russia strategic partnership from geopolitical perspective
Authors: Ming-Xing Yang , Li Wang , Russel Humprey Arnoldo
Published: January 2025

Since the 1990s, China and Russia have come to forge strategic partnership which is seen as the counterbalance to the U.S. hegemony. Yet, the solidarity between the two largest powers in Eurasia is under the question since the Ukraine crisis has not only caused the unexpected impacts on the global energy and food security, but also the geopolitical dimensions now and beyond. What can Russia expect from China during the ongoing conflict, and how can China offer to Russia’s urgent needs as it has fought alone against the U.S.-led allies? Regarding the question if Beijing has tried “to keep its distance” from Moscow now or afterward, this study asserts that there is a profound historical logic for China-Russia relationship to reach where it is today.
1990-ական թվականներից սկսած Չինաստանի և Ռուսաստանի միջև սկսվեց ռազմավարական համագործակցության գործընթացը, որի նպատակը ԱՄՆ-ի հեգեմոնիայի դեմ հակակշռի ստեղծումն էր։ Երկու խոշորագույն եվրասիական ուժերի համերաշխությունը որոշակիորեն սասանվեց պայմանավորված ուկրաինական ճգնաժամի պատճառով, քանի որ այն հանգեցրեց անկանխատեսելի հետևանքների։ Ինչ կարող էր ակնկալել Ռուսաստանը Չինաստանից ԱՄՆ-ի գլխավորությամբ գործող դաշինքի դեմ միայնակ պայքարելու պայմաններում։
Establishment of Universal Primary Education System in the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-1921)
Authors: Iremadze Irakli
Published: January 2025

The access to education as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of social and political rights represents one of the most significant achievements for the contemporary world. However, until 1917 citizens of Georgia and the broader Caucasus region were denied access to these fundamental rights.
1918թ. մայիսին Վրաստանի անկախության հռչակումից հետո քայլեր ձեռնարկվեցին հանրապետությունում համընդհանուր կրթական համակարգի ստեղծման ուղղությամբ: Բարեփոխումներն ընթանում էին բարդ ռազմաքաղաքական և տնտեսական խոր ճգնաժամի պայմաննե-րում: Հոդվածում ներկայացվում է բարեփոխումների ընթացքը և ծագող խնդիրները:
Armenian Melik‘s and Khojas of Transcaucasia during Nādir Shāh’s Rule
Authors: Kostikyan Kristine
Published: January 2025

After the wars waged against Ottomans in 1734-1736 Nādir Shāh succeeded in the annexation of the greater part of Transcaucasia to his state. The elite of the local Armenian population consisted of hereditary landlords (melik‘s) and wealthy merchants (khojas and bazzazes)11 once again after the fall of the Ṣafavid rule appeared under the rule of an Iranian state. Being representatives of a similar social group of Iranian society, Armenian meliks were acknowledged by Persian government and encouraged by Nādir to render him assistance during his wars against Ottoman forces in Iran and Transcaucasia. Nādir Shāh rewarded their major assistance with confirmation of their rights as meliks of some regions of Eastern Armenia and also few of them were appointed to high posts in local administration. However, Nādir's generosity ended shortly after his unsuccessful campaigns in Daghestan and western Transcaucasia in 1740s. The heavy taxes and tax extortion, also great fines put on wealthy Armenians and the Armenian Church resulted in their later estrangement from Nādir’s enterprises and lack of any cooperation with him. Inability to pay great fines and extra taxes was observed as signs of disobedience and resulted in persecutions exercised in respect of some representatives of the mentioned social groups.
Հոդվածում քննվում են 18-րդ դարի հայ հասարակության վերնա-խավը ներկայացնող մելիքների և խոջաների սոցիալ-տնտեսական ու իրավաքաղաքական պատմության մի շարք հարցեր․ սկսած այդ եզրույթների ծագումից մինչև հայկական իրականության մեջ դրանց գործառական նշանակությունը, այդ սոցիալական խմբերի ներկայացուցիչների կապը և փոխհարաբերությունները պարսից իշխանությունների հետ և նրանց սոցիալ-քաղաքական դրության առանձնահատկությունները, դրանցում եղած փոփոխությունները տարածաշրջանում Նադիր շահի իշխանության հաստատումից մինչև անկում։
On lacunary I-convergence of sequence in credibility space
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Tripura University, India, Mousami Das , Ömer Kişi ,   Department of Mathematics, Bartin University, Turkey, Binod Chandra Tripathy ,   Department of Mathematics, Tripura University, India, Birojit Das ,   Department of Mathematics, (AIASK), Amity University, Kolkata, India
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research article is to introduce the concept of lacunary ideal convergence of sequences of fuzzy variables in a credibility space in different directions. We define lacunary ideal convergence via credibility measure, credibility distribution function and expected value of the fuzzy variables which are indeed elements of the sequences. Furthermore, we initiate two more notions of convergences by reducing the size of the domain of fuzzy variables. We show existence of such types of sequences and establish interrelationships between different notions.
El sector forestal chileno 2024 = Chilean forestry sector 2024
Authors:   Instituto Forestal (Chile)
Published: January 2025

"El Sector Forestal Chileno" ofrece un resumen de las cifras que caracterizan a la actividad forestal chilena, abarcando aspectos claves como recurso forestal, consumo de trozas, producción de la industria primaria, comercio exterior, ocupación, construcción con madera, y precios de productos forestales. En la sección "Chile y sus regiones," se muestran las ubicaciones de la industria forestal primaria, acompañada de la información de cobertura de plantaciones forestales proporcionada por el Programa de Actualización Permanente de Plantaciones Forestales de INFOR. Para la elaboración de esta publicación, INFOR ha recopilado información relevante tanto de fuentes propias como de diversos organismos nacionales.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM SORTIR BUAH CABAI BERDASARKAN WARNA BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Masmur Didacus , Snae Menhya
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi mendorong upaya pencarian alternatif dalam proses sortir buah cabai yang umumnya masih dilakukan secara manual. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang dan mengembangkan alat sortir otomatis khusus untuk cabai dengan fokus utama pada peningkatan efisiensi proses sortir serta peningkatan keamanan dan kualitas cabai sebelum dijual. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimental yang melibatkan studi literatur mendalam tentang teknologi yang relevan, diikuti dengan serangkaian eksperimen pada berbagai sampel cabai yang berbeda, dan pencatatan teliti atas hasil yang diperoleh. Alat ini bekerja dengan mengumpulkan sampel dari berbagai warna cabai yang ingin diidentifikasi, berdasarkan tingkat kematangan (mentah, matang, busuk), menggunakan conveyor dan sensor tcs34725 yang dikendalikan oleh Arduino. Hasil dari sensor akan ditampilkan di liquid crystal display (lcd) dan dikirim ke servo untuk mengarahkan cabai ke tempat yang sesuai dengan kondisinya. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pengembangan alat sortir cabai otomatis yang dapat memberikan solusi efektif untuk mengatasi tantangan pekerjaan manual sebelumnya. Alat ini mampu mencapai tingkat akurasi 92,3% dengan tingkat error 7,7%. Kontribusi unik dari penelitian ini adalah pengembangan teknologi alternatif yang inovatif untuk mendukung upaya mengurangi beban kerja manusia dan meningkatkan efisiensi dalam proses sortir cabai.
 
The development of science and technology encourages efforts to find alternatives in the chili sorting process which is generally still done manually. This study aims to design and develop an automatic sorting tool specifically for chili with a main focus on increasing the efficiency of the sorting process and improving the safety and quality of chili before being sold. The research method used is an experimental method that involves an in-depth literature study of relevant technology, followed by a series of experiments on various different chili samples, and careful recording of the results obtained. This tool works by collecting chili samples of various colors to be identified, based on the level of ripeness (raw, ripe, rotten), using a conveyor and tcs34725 sensor controlled by Arduino. The results from the sensor will be displayed on a liquid crystal display (lcd) and sent to the servo to direct the chili to the appropriate place according to its condition. The result of this study is the development of an automatic chili sorting tool that can provide an effective solution to overcome the challenges of previous manual work. This tool is able to achieve an accuracy level of 92,3% with an error rate of 7,7%. The unique contribution of this research is the development of innovative alternative technology to support efforts to reduce human workload and increase efficiency in the chili sorting process
Integrasi Canva dalam Proses Pembelajaran untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Essay Writing Mahasiswa
Authors:   Bahasa dan kebudayaan Inggris, Universitas Tompotika Luwuk, Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis esai mahasiswa dengan mengintegrasikan Canva sebagai media pembelajaran digital melalui desain kuasi-eksperimental. Skor pre-test dan post-test dianalisis untuk mengukur perbaikan, didukung oleh data kualitatif dari observasi dan wawancara. Temuan tersebut mengungkapkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam skor post-test kelompok eksperimen dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol, seperti yang dikonfirmasi oleh hasil uji t-independen. Mahasiwa yang menggunakan Canva menunjukkan organisasi, koherensi, dan pengembangan konten yang lebih baik dalam esai mereka. Data kualitatif menunjukkan bahwa fitur visual dan interaktif Canva meningkatkan kreativitas, motivasi, dan keterlibatan, membuat penulisan esai menjadi lebih sistematis dan menyenangkan. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa mengintegrasikan Canva ke dalam pengajaran penulisan esai secara efektif meningkatkan kinerja akademik dan mendorong literasi digital. Penggunaan Canva menjembatani pengetahuan teoretis dan keterampilan praktis, memberikan solusi inovatif untuk tantangan dalam pengajaran tradisional. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya mengadopsi alat digital dalam pendidikan tinggi dan merekomendasikan eksplorasi lebih lanjut tentang penerapan Canva dalam konteks akademik lainnya untuk meningkatkan hasil pembelajaran.
Complex Democracy, Complex Utopianism
Authors: Vieira Fátima
Published: January 2025

Longtime utopian scholar Fátima Vieira draws from a variety of contemporary social theorists, Anglophone and European, to argue for the notion of a “complex” utopianism that departs from previous, traditional models of utopian narrative, thought and practice. To resist the seemingly dystopian spirit of our own time, Vieira argues, we need to define, and then establish, a new “utopian class” akin to (and perhaps coinciding with) Latour’s and Schultz’s proposal for an “ecological class.” Wide-ranging in its theoretical sources, the article invites scholarly conversation about “what’s next” for human sustainability—and for utopian thinking.
Science Fiction as a Narratological Model
Authors: Popov Alexander Nikolaev
Published: January 2025

The article conceptualizes science fiction (SF) as a practice of dialogizing forms of thought: science, philosophy, art, historical consciousness, ideology, nature. It elaborates Samuel R. Delany’s trivalent discourse of SF, and is influenced by the work of Deleuze, Guattari and Bakhtin. In this theory, SF is a collection of narrative operations that can be applied to world-constructs. The fantastic world makes it possible for the literary text to escape the tyranny of the “realist” representation of the world. Utopia is, therefore, implied in the model, as the trivalent flow of signifiers is nothing but the attempt to conjure other possible worlds. The article illustrates the interplay of the voices of SF via texts by Ursula Le Guin, Kim Stanley Robinson and Ted Chiang. Finally, it hypothesizes that any fictional text is trivalent to a degree, depending on the strategies employed to make the utopian drive less or more explicit in it.
Management Consultancy Firms and Hythloday’s Island: Utopian Visions of the Most Desired of Workplaces
Authors: Shaw David
Published: January 2025

Many business graduates regard management consultancy firms as a desirable, even utopian, career destination. Hythloday’s description of the island of Utopia identifies several characteristics that resonate with aspects of the management consulting industry. They include its separation from the rest of humanity, the Utopians’ attitude to acquiring knowledge, their commitment to their way of life, their attitude to work, the governance structure of their state, and their attitude to wealth. These characteristics may be compared and contrasted with management consultancy firms’ elite identities, their knowledge intensity, their use of standardized methods, their cultural commitment to intensive work, the autonomy that they allow their members in their practice, and their commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets. This article uses Thomas More’s Utopia (1516) as an analytical framework for understanding the utopian visions of management consulting that some business graduates form, and for exploring how alternative, perhaps better, visions might be imagined.