bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biotecnología para la extracción de pigmentos vegetales, para uso industrial
Authors: Jácome Pilco Carlos Rodrigo , Aucatoma Chico Kelin Brillith , Agualongo Sinchipa Sandy Adaya , Callan Chela Carmen Rocio , Montero Silva Víctor Danilo
Published: February 2023

La biotecnología es la obtención de los compuestos biológicos de gran interés industrial que adquirido una gran tendencia en los procesos de síntesis químicos. La utilización e implementación de pigmentos vegetales en el campo de la biotecnología ha desarrollado diferentes aplicaciones muy amplias que al paso del tiempo se han ido perfeccionando. Las antocianinas y los carotenoides son los colorantes más importantes de las frutas y verduras rojas, son aditivos que le dan al producto el color deseado y esperado, pertenecen al grupo de los flavonoides, también son glucósidos de antocianina con un gran cambio estructural, tienen propiedades antioxidantes, son efecto que reducen el daño provocado por los radicales libres y el daño oxidativo relacionado con la actividad, ya que son estructuras muy sensibles a la temperatura, el pH y la luz, así también empleado nuevas tecnologías las cuales se han ido documentando en diversos artículos científicos. La utilización de los diferentes métodos de extracción de pigmentos permite un beneficio correcto permitiéndonos ofertarlos en las industrias alimentarias y textiles.  El objetivo de esta revisión es indagar sobre la biotecnología en la extracción de pigmentos vegetales, para uso industrial y textil de manera bibliográfica.
Alimentos transgénicos: sus beneficios para la nutrición en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Jácome Pilco Carlos , Alucho Quinaloa Maritza , Muyulema Cuvi Elvis , Tulmo Negrete Evelyn , García Muñoz Marcelo
Published: February 2023

En América latina y el Caribe alrededor de 205 millones de personas padecen de inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional por falta de acceso regular a alimentos 16 nutritivos y suficientes, empeorando así la calidad de las dietas y en consecuencia incrementando así el riesgo de diversas formas de malnutrición, que puede conducir a la desnutrición, la obesidad y el sobrepeso; esto se puede ver agravado por la falta de articulación de políticas y programas que contribuyan al desarrollo y el fortalecimiento de los sistemas alimentarios sostenibles y la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. Con el desarrollo de la biotecnología se habla de diferentes tipos de OGM y sus aplicaciones, de la transformación de plantas transgénicas y de cultivos transgénicos para el desarrollo de un determinado producto con unas características específicas para una mejor alimentación y nutrición humana, garantizando así el suministro de alimentos para una creciente población, que se prevé que alcance los 10.000 millones de personas en 2050.
Some research results on the tightness and strength of flange joints
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Process Equipment Department, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, URSE GEORGETA , DURBACĂ ION ,   Faculty of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Process Equipment Department, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, PANAIT IOLANDA CONSTANŢA ,   Faculty of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Process Equipment Department, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest
Published: February 2023

The paper presents recently published literature research on the tightness and strength of flange joints. These could influence both the calculation and the maintenance of flange joints. Some of the research results have been compared to normative stipulations currently used in the calculation of flange joints. The presentation covers: – the influence of sealing gasket design and screw load on sealing; – the influence of creep on screw relaxation, and thereby on gasket sealing; – cracking in flange joints; – the influence of an additional axial force of flange joints on the rotation and on the deformation of flange joint components; – flanges without sealing gasket; – the influence of the method of flange joint bolt tightening on the uniformity of bolts loading and tightness.
Non-explosive reversible transformations matter-energy via gravity in universe
Authors:   Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Univ. Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, BERBENTE CORNELIU , BREBENEL MARIUS ,   Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Univ. Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, BERBENTE SORIN ,   National Institute of Aerospace Research INCAS-Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2023

The problem of energy is one of the most important problems of the present and future. By consuming energy from various sources and for various purposes, one produces pollution: the human activity generates entropy. One question is: what happens at the Universe scale where large energy transformations are taking place? Is the entropy production leading to some kind of a pollution accumulated in known or unknown regions of the Universe? In the following, several possibilities to examine the problem of the energy changes at diverse scales in Universe are proposed.
The role of solar energy in the future energy scenario
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brasov, R&D Centre Renewable Energy Systems and Recycling, Romania, VISA ION , DUTA ANCA ,   Transilvania University of Brasov, R&D Centre Renewable Energy Systems and Recycling, Romania
Published: February 2023

The future energy scenario of each country needs to be developed based on key issues that are outlined and examples of innovative solutions for implementing solar energy conversion systems in the built environment are presented. Additionally, sustainability features of the implemented systems are presented and the emergent solar energy conversion processes – as photocatalysis – are discussed.
Introducing a new tool for the assessment of progressive keratoconus: the Scandinavian Keratoconus Progression Application
Authors: Gustafsson Ingemar , Neumann Olof , Bizios Dimitrios , Ivarsen Anders , Hjortdal Jesper
Published: February 2023

Purpose

To develop an application for the Pentacam HR for the purpose of optimising the accuracy of the diagnosis of progressive keratoconus.

Methods

Measurements were performed on one randomised eye in twenty-five subjects with keratoconus Stage 1-2 according to the Amsler-Krumeich classification on two occasions, three days apart. Four replicate measurements were made by a single examiner on each occasion. The inter-day repeatability and detection limits for the diagnosis of progressive keratoconus were calculated for the following parameters: K2 and Kmax, and the parameters A, B and C from the Belin ABCD Progression Display. The measurements used as input are automatically extracted from the Pentacam HR database as comma-separated values. The application, developed in the R programming environment, provides a web browser-based user interface that presents these parameters both numerically and graphically.

Results

The application includes detection limits for the diagnosis of progressive keratoconus obtained from two previous studies on the inter-day repeatability of measurements in subjects with keratoconus. The detection limits are based on inter-day repeatability, stratified according to disease severity, allowing the comparison of single measurements or a mean of four replicates.

Conclusions

This is the first application to provide an assessment of progressive keratoconus using detection limits based on inter-day repeatability. We believe this application will contribute to the more accurate diagnosis of progressive keratoconus. It also facilitates diagnosis and improves the clinical workflow as all the relevant information is presented numerically, graphically, and colour-coded in one interface.
Analysis Of Students Understanding of Tiktok Applications
Authors: Roza Gytha Silvia , Islamiah Fitriatul , Sa’diyah Halimah Nur , Lestari Mira
Published: February 2023

This study aims to find out how the influence of the TikTok application learning on students' understanding at MTs Negeri 4 Tanjung Jabung Timur in fiqh subjects. The type of research used in this study is descriptive qualitative by describing in detail the understanding of students' learning about the Tiktok application. The population used in this study amounted to 30 students, while the sample used in this study amounted to using a purposive sampling technique. Data was taken using observation and questionnaire methods. So it can be seen that there is an influence of the TikTok application on the fiqh learning process by 73.3% of student scores increasing, 23.3% of student scores not changing, and 3.3% of student scores decreasing.
Learning Implementation with RUBA Interactive Multimedia-Based to Beginner Reading
Authors: Zulmiyetri Zulmiyetri , Iswari Mega , Rahmahtrisilvia Rahmahtrisilvia , Irdamurni Irdamurni , Nurhastuti Nurhastuti , Rumapea Monica
Published: February 2023

Beginning reading is an early stage ability that must be mastered. However, problems are still often found in elementary schools (SD), there are students who have difficulty reading the beginning. For this reason, appropriate solutions are needed so that students can be help improve their initial reading skills. At SD Negeri 02 Koto Tangah Tilatang Kamang, the teacher provides a solution related to the problem of students who have difficulty learning to read at the beginning by using interactive multimedia learning media RUBA (reading room) which has been proven to be effective. For this reason, it is necessary to conduct research to find out how the implementation of these media in learning to read begins. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and the type of research was descriptive by collecting data through observation and interviews. The results of this study are the implementation of early reading learning based on interactive multimedia by the teacher can increase TPACK competence, especially competence in technology, which impacts the emergence of children’s enthusiasm in learning.
Family-Based Early Intervention to Improve Motor Development of Child with Cerebral Palsy
Authors: Soemarna Paula Amelia Hany , Rochyadi Endang , Susetyo Budi , Muchlisah Anugerah
Published: February 2023

This research is motivated by the lack of understanding of families, especially parents, on child development, in this study the development that will be discussed is motor development in children with cerebral palsy who have quite complex developmental delays. The purpose of this study is to increase the family's understanding of the development of children according to their age which is expected by parents to be able to intervene independently, therefore an early intervention program with family resources is needed for children with cerebral palsy. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach using observation and interviews to explore data and objective conditions of the family.
Requisitos de Hardware para Processamento a Fluxo de Dados Distribuído
Authors: Marques Eduardo , Gonçalves Rosana C. M. G. , Kirner Claudio
Published: February 2023

Este trabalho apresenta uma discussão geral de processamento a fluxo de dados num ambiente distribuído, proporcionado pelo Computador Paralelo Estruturado Recursivamente (CPER). Apresenta-se também os requisitos básicos de hardware envolvendo pesquisa em memória, comunicação, processamento e tolerância a falhas.
Uma Avaliação de Estruturas de Memória para Multiprocessadores
Authors: Feitosa Raul Queiroz
Published: February 2023

Este trabalho compara diferentes organizações de memória para multiprocessadores. A contribuição de memórias locais e memórias cache privadas para aumento de desempenho é considerada. O estudo abrange sistemas com diferentes estruturas de interconexão: barramentos compartilhados, redes "crossbar” e redes de múltiplos estágios. O modelo porposto por Patel é extendido e aplicado a diferentes estruturas de memória. A análise indica que o miss ratio da cache é, entre os parâmetros do modelo, aquele que mais influencia o desempenho relativo das estruturas de memória consideradas. Os resultados indicam que a organização com cache e memória local é a que apresenta melhor desempenho, que é, no entanto, próximo ao apresentado pela organização que contém apenas a cache.
Phasic Structure of the Standard Model
Authors: Cañete Mesa Rafael
Published: February 2023

We present a physical relationship able to justify by itself the whole spectrum of fundamental particles of matter (fermions), that is, the hierarchical structure, the value of their masses, the basis of those values and the analytical and positional relation of the same. A hierarchy supported on an element of periodicity or sequence of differentiated states (phases) that makes it resemble a periodic table of elementary particles, which allows us to define material states not well defined until now and others unregistered, with which it is precisely evidenced that there has to exist a particle M=171.87eV, or an equivalent energy entity, which represents a common zero generation to (anti)quarks and charged (anti)leptons, as well as a mediator particle in the connection of these with (anti)neutrinos, for which, by applying this methodology, we obtain a massive base ν1,ν2,ν3, consistent with the theoretical and experimental requirements for neutrino oscillation, which allows us to explain the CP violation. Previously, we obtained, by means of the quantum wave formulation, a symmetrized wave packet (SWP) and an associated energy transmutation equation, equivalent, although more general and precise, to the one obtained by means of a corpuscular treatment, this one that we will use and accounts for all the transitions between particles.
Lupus Nephritis: Clinical Picture, Histopathological Diagnosis, and Management
Authors: Karagiannis Minas , Drouzas Konstantinos , Liapis George , Lionaki Sophia
Published: February 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect almost every organ of the body and presents with a great variety of clinical features. SLE effect on kidneys, mostly referred to as lupus nephritis, is of special interest for the rheumatologist and nephrologist for three reasons. First, lupus nephritis is one of the commonest types of organ involvement in this disorder, affecting as up to 45% of all patients with SLE. Second, it presents with a great variety of clinical and histopathological findings, and thus, therapy must be tailored accordingly. Third, it greatly affects the morbidity and mortality of SLE patients. Taking these facts into account, this chapter is centered on lupus nephritis from the perspective of the clinical nephrologist and renal pathologist. This chapter elaborates the diversity of clinical features of lupus nephritis, in relation to the different histopathological forms of the disease and the therapeutic options that are available to date, as well as the pathogenesis, natural history, and prognosis of patients with lupus nephritis.
Mental Stress, Socioeconomic Status, and Academic Performance: A Critical Analysis among University Students of Bangladesh
Authors: Haque Rifat Ahsanul , Jahan Bithi Israt
Published: February 2023

Socioeconomic status is the totality of an individual’s social and economic conditions and may vary from person to person based on various criteria, issues, and distinct factors. A family’s socioeconomic status is based on family income, parental education level, parental occupation, and social status in society. This study intends to determine student’s socioeconomic status and explain how it affects mental health, academic performance, and personal life among university students. This is a mixed-method study, with both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study data and information were collected from the students of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The study sample size is 180 (n=180; male = 81 and female = 99; including case study= 05) The sample was collected through a convenient sampling method, and a face-to-face interview was conducted. The male (72.7%) and female (66.7%) students are more mentally stressed by socioeconomic status, and above half of the respondents’ (55%) academic study is influenced by it. Overall, this analytical study will also progressively contribute to getting the whole idea about the socioeconomic status of the university students in Bangladesh.
Reproductive Strategies of the Female Gametophyte
Authors: Liu Xiaoyan , D. Kasahara Ryushiro
Published: February 2023

Reproduction refers to the biological process of producing offspring. Sexual reproduction in angiosperms is a complex and precise process of regulation, which requires the mutual recognition of male and female gametes. The pollen tube, as a medium for transmission of male gametes, is attracted by chemoattractant derived from synergid cells in a target ovule. We first identified that MYB98 plays an important role in pollen tube guidance by regulating the downstream LURE peptides. Moreover, we discovered that if the first pollen tube penetrates the ovule but fertilization fails, the second pollen tube is attracted by another synergid cell to increase the chances of fertilization as a “wise” back-up system (Fertilization Recovery System). Similar feedback mechanisms also occur to seed development after the pollen tube guidance. We further identified a phenomenon, the pollen tube-dependent ovule enlargement morphology (POEM), that the pollen tube contents (PTCs) enlarge ovules and initiate seed coat formation without fertilization. Furthermore, we identified the POEM in rice by knocked-out GCS1 genes in rice genome, which led to fertilization failure and to produce enlarged sugar grain. In this chapter, we discuss from the reproductive strategies of the plants to the agricultural application based on our previous discoveries.
The multifaceted and whimsical nature of discourse
Authors: Tárnyiková Jarmila
Published: February 2023

My contribution, rooted in functional and systemic grammar, is based on the assumption that though discourse as a social behaviour and verbal interaction has been studied by great minds for decades, the dynamism of human evolution and the consequent changes in communicative strategies can hardly leave discourse analysts immune to a whole spectrum of new challenges. These are evoked by changes in the scope of items considered to be relevant for present-day research, by blurring the traditional borderlines between categories (written manifestation of spoken discourse in chatting), but before all by the existence of language corpora offering the immensity of data across genres, language varieties and language interfaces. A brief introduction (Part 1) will be followed by three main parts, focusing on reasons for multifacetedness in discourse (Part 2), whimsical nature of discourse (Part 3), and hands-on experience with overt language manifestations of vagueness, as exemplified by English placeholders (Mrs Thingy, John Whatsisname, whatchamacallit, so-and-so) emergent from the BNC and COCA corpora (Part 4). The aim is twofold: to map the facets which contribute to patterning and variation in discourse shaping, and by using authentic language data amplify the role of peripheral language devices in interaction.
Contract Adjustment in Arbitration – Should the Approach Be Adjusted?
Authors: Bečvářová Bára
Published: February 2023

For decades, the general attitude has been moving towards accepting contract adjustment in arbitration. More and more, the question is when and how a contract may be adjusted and not whether the arbitrators may have such a power. The article will firstly discuss hardship as a basis for contract adjustment and provide general discussion on arbitrators’ position in cases of hardship. Once the scene is set the paper will focus on how the issue is approached in the area of long-term gas sale and purchase agreements and especially the price review clauses. Based on their example, it is concluded that arbitral tribunals should evaluate not only conditions of hardship but also the will of the parties to continue the contract and, in absence of any other guidance, request proposals for adjustment from the parties.
Can Robot Judges Solve the So-Called “Hard Cases”?
Authors: Pődör Lea
Published: February 2023

From the perspective of legal theory, there are two types of cases for judges to decide: “easy cases” and “hard cases”. This line of thought relates to cases that are decided by humans. The last few years have seen rapid progress in the development of artificial intelligence, and an increasing number of ideas have been put forward that envisage the transfer of algorithmic task execution to the world of law. Legal theory and jurisprudence are interdependent, and a solution needs to be found to the question of how much algorithms can reduce the burden on the judiciary in the application of the law. This problem is not alien to legal theory, since the idea of law as an axiomatic system and the idea of judgment machines was already present in Leibniz’s philosophy.
Pengaruh Hasil Latihan Tembakan Jarak Berpindah dan Jarak Bertahap Terhadap Hasil Tembakan Bebas Satu Tangan dari Atas Kepala dalam Permainan Bola Basket Pada Siswa Kelas VII MTs Negeri Palopo
Authors: Amir
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara latihan menembak dengan perubahan jarak secara bertahap dan latihan dalam meningkatkan hasil lemparan bebas atas satu tangan pada permainan bola basket, serta untuk mengetahui mana yang lebih besar pengaruhnya: latihan menembak atau perubahan bertahap dalam jarak. Tingkatkan kinerja lemparan bebas overhead satu tangan Anda dalam permainan bola basket dengan menembak pada jarak bergerak dan berlatih dengan satu tangan. Penelitian ini berjenis penelitian eksperimen, dengan memilih 40 orang siswa yang dibagi menjadi dua kelas yaitu kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen. Penentuan sampel kelas kontrol dan eksperimen harus memperhatikan kesamaan karakter siswa dilihat dari aspek tingkatan dan jenis kelamin yang sama. Penelitian ini memiliki dua variabel bebas yaitu latihan tembakan bebas dengan jarak bertahap dan latihan tembakan bebas dengan jarak berpindah. Adapun variabel terikatnya yaitu hasil  tembakan  bebas  satu tangan dari atas kepala. Data diperoleh melalui hasil observasi 10 kali tembakan dari setiap siswa dan dicatat banyaknya yang berhasil masuk ke dalam basket. Tahap pelaksanaan penilitian ini meliputi , tes awal, tenaga pembantu, dan tes akhir. Analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik dengan menganlisis hasil observasi dan uji hipotesis. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu: 1) tembakan satu tangan dari atas kepala  dengan  pembahan  jarak  secara  bertahap  dan  latihan  perubahan jarak berpindah terhadap peningkatan hasil tembakan bebas satu tangan dari atas kepala dalam permainan bola basket pada siswa kelas VII MTs Negeri Palopo, dan 2) Latihan tembak dengan perubahan jarak yang bertahap lebih unggul dari latihan tembak dengan perubahan jarak secara bertahap.
Proyecto "Educ-arte - Educa(r)t": espacio híbrido
Authors: Jové Monclús Glòria , Betrián Villas Ester , Ayuso Moli Helena , Vicens Lola
Published: February 2023

Son muchos los centros educativos que cada día visitan museos y centros de arte que llevan a cabo propuestas educativas en base a exposiciones y colecciones. En este artículo mostramos cómo los modelos de colaboración entre centros de arte y/o museos y centros educativos ayudan a transformar modelos de colaboración en proyectos concretos como Educ-arte - Educa (r) t: espacio híbrido. Basándonos en Zeichner (2010), nuestro espacio híbrido es un lugar de encuentro semanal donde asistimos todos los profesionales de la escuela, la profesora de la Universidad, profesionales del Centro de Arte, estudiantes de magisterio y estudiantes en formación y otros agentes de los recursos comunitarios, y donde la reflexión y la investigación-acción permiten el devenir del proyecto. Nuestro objetivo es re-construir el conocimiento, nuestra realidad vivir la complejidad, la incertidumbre y el devenir; nuestra herramienta es el arte contemporáneo y nuestra metodología es el método como estrategia, el arte como experiencia.
La Evaluación Pedagógica: una realidad en el museo
Authors: Gutiérrez Berciano Sué , Calaf Roser
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo ha sido el ensayo piloto del pro¬yecto de Evaluación Cualitativa de Programas Educativos de Museos de España (ECPEME)1 de¬sarrollado a lo largo del año 2012. La elección de los museos Casa Natal de Jovellanos y Nicanor Piñole de Gijón (Asturias), como primer escenario de evaluación, se justifica por la presencia de un programa educativo muy consolidado con más de 20 años de tradición y por la estrecha relación que mantienen escuela-museo (el 85% de las escuelas del municipio participan de sus activida¬des), así como la continuidad de la responsable del diseño y puesta en práctica de las acciones educativas promovidas. Hemos seguido la ló¬gica procedimental de la Evaluación Iluminativa de Parlett y Hamilton (Stufflebeam y Shinkfield, 1995) con el propósito de elaborar una propuesta de evaluación de las intervenciones educativas llevadas a cabo en el museo. Haciendo uso de una combinación metodológica de protocolos, que nos permita alcanzar un análisis más pro-fundo y riguroso de la eficacia educativa de los educadores del museo. Conociendo no sólo as¬pectos de su desempeño docente sino también de sus condiciones laborales.
Comparison Of Prevalence Of Stress Incontinence Among Multiparous And Primiparous Women After One Year Of Delivery
Authors: JMMDC
Published: February 2023

Objective: To find out and compare the frequency of Stress Urinary Incontinence among multiparous and primiparous women.Place of Study: Nishter Hospital, Multan.Study Design: A Cross-Sectional Study.Duration of Study: Sept 2021 to Dec 2021Methodology: After permission from the institutional review committee of Nishter Medical University, Multan, a hospital-based, face-to-face, cross-sectional study was carried out by employing 250 participants as a sample size. The convenience sampling technique was utilized for the recruitment of participants from Nishter Hospital, Multan. All the patients visiting the OPD of the Gynecology department after approximately one year of the last delivery were included in the study. Participants with red flags including urinary tract infection, bladder calculus, prostatic hyperplasia, and neoplasm were omitted from the survey. Data was collected by using a well-developed questionnaire for prevalence containing questions pertaining to age, parity, and symptoms like Loss of urine while, lifting weights, exercising, coughing, sneezing, laughing, and during sexual intercourse to find out the association of symptoms with the parity status of the women. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21 was used to analyze the data. The chi-square test was used to assess the association between urinary incontinence and parity.Results: In this study, 57 women had single children, 39 women had two children, 47 had three children and 107 women had >3 children. Of the women who reported the loss of urine while lifting weights 17.5% (primiparous), 30.8 % (2 children), 36.2 % (3 children), and 47.6% were multiparous. The primiparous Women who reported urine leakage during exercise were 12.2% and multiparous was 30.8%. 17.7% of women >3 children stated un-intentional loss of urine during coughing, sneezing, or laughing while only 8.8% primiparous reported the un-intentional urine loss. During sexual intercourse none of the primiparous experienced leakage of urine while 4.6% of multiparous complained about the loss of urine during sexual intercourse.Conclusion: The prevalence of stress urinary incontinence is strongly associated with the parity status of women.
ТЕХНОЛОГИЯЛЫҚ СЫЗБАЛАРДЫ ЖӘНЕ ТАЗАРТУ ҚҰРЫЛЫСТАРЫНЫҢ ҚҰРАМЫН ТАҢДАУ
Authors: ТОГАБАЕВ Е.Т. , СМАГУЛОВА Э.М. , СМАГУЛОВА А.М.
Published: February 2023

В настоящее время вопросы охраны окружающей среды, сохранения и эффективного использования водных ресурсов являются одним из основных важных проблем. Одним из путей решения данной проблемы является совершенствование технологических процессов очистки и обработки природных и сточных вод. К тому же, обеспечение населения доброкачественной питьевой водой является проблемой, имеющей большое социальное и санитарно-гигиеническое значение и предупреждающей заражение населения заразными болезнями. Для улучшения качества потребляемой питьевой воды и ее рационального использования необходимо дальшейшее внедрение современных технологий, оборудования и материалов при строительстве объектов питьевого водоснабжения, подготовке и подаче питьевой воды. В статье рассматриваются вопросы выбора технологических схем и состава очистных сооружений, установок для подготовки раствора реагентов, а также о водоочистных сооружении, их конструкций и принципов работы.

Қазіргі уақытта қоршаған ортаны қорғау, су ресурстарын сақтау және тиімді пайдалану мәселелері негізгі маңызды проблемалардың бірі болып табылады. Бұл мәселені шешудің бір жолы-табиғи және ағынды суларды тазарту мен өңдеудің технологиялық процестерін жетілдіру. Сонымен қатар, халықты сапалы ауыз сумен қамтамасыз ету үлкен әлеуметтік және санитарлық-гигиеналық маңызы бар және халықты жұқпалы аурулармен жұқтырудың алдын алатын проблема болып табылады. Тұтынылатын ауыз судың сапасын жақсарту және оны ұтымды пайдалану үшін ауыз сумен жабдықтау объектілерін салу, ауыз суды дайындау және беру кезінде қазіргі заманғы технологияларды, жабдықтар мен материалдарды одан әрі енгізу қажет. Мақалада технологиялық схемалар мен тазарту қондырғыларының құрамын, реагент ерітіндісін дайындауға арналған қондырғыларды таңдау, сондай-ақ су тазарту қондырғылары, олардың құрылымдары және жұмыс принциптері қарастырылады.

Currently, the issues of environmental protection, conservation and efficient use of water resources are one of the main important problems. One of the ways to solve this problem is to improve the technological processes of purification and treatment of natural and wastewater. In addition, providing the population with good-quality drinking water is a problem of great social and sanitary importance and preventing the infection of the population with infectious diseases. To improve the quality of drinking water consumed and its rational use, it is necessary to further introduce modern technologies, equipment and materials in the construction of drinking water supply facilities, preparation and supply of drinking water. The article discusses the selection of technological schemes and the composition of treatment facilities, installations for the preparation of reagent solutions, as well as water treatment facilities, their designs and principles of operation.
The Siddha Breathing Techniques as Preventive Medicine
Authors: Kalimuthu Sennimalai
Published: February 2023

Yoga is a part and parcel of spirituality. There are several yogas and a number of schools of thought. Yoga definitely provides health. But peace of mind should include health. There are different kinds of yoga namely, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga, kriya yoga, Kundalini yoga etc. The prime purpose of all of this yoga is the attainment of liberation for the sadhakas and sadhikas. The various spiritual practices formulated and introduced by our Seers consist of controlling the mind and strengthening the body. But the problematic problem is it is VERY difficult to calm and tame the mind. One can guarantee for the body built and it is impossible to answer in positive for mind control. Till this day, the current mind control yogic and other practices require LONG PERIOD of time. So far, no ways and means have been put forward for RAPID RESULTS. In this work, the author confidently proposes quick result oriented three EASY types of breathing techniques without any side effects and pains. In this work, the author unlocks the hidden treasures of mysteries of 32000 years old Tamil Lemurrian yoga.
The integration of strategic management into functional units of primary health care: the case of the health centers grouping ‘entre douro e vouga ii – aveiro norte
Authors: Almeida Marques Paula Cristina de
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to analyze how Strategic Management is applied in Functional Units of Primary Health Care, namely, to verify the usefulness of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) in Functional Units of Primary Health Care (PHCU). A qualitative methodological approach was adopted using the case study method, which allows for a holistic analysis of the phenomenon in question. The work was elaborated from the bibliographical research on the health activity and on performance systems, specifically the Strategic Management, culminating with the practical application of the Strategic Map to two PHCU of the Health Centers Grouping (ACES) of Aveiro Norte. The results observed in the five perspectives of the BSC show that there is linearity in the PHCU of São João and Calâmbria. Its application to each one can integrate the performance management process, also serving additional functions, such as the communication of priorities, the allocation of resources, the definition of goals, the performance evaluation and the strategic control. In this context, the application of the BSC will allow the crossing of key areas for the PHCU.
Four new crane fly species of the subgenus Vestiplex (Diptera: Tipulidae: Tipula) from Tibet and Yunnan, China
Authors: Men Qiulei , Sun Zhongqiu , Starkevich Pavel
Published: February 2023

Four new crane fly species of the subgenus Tipula (Vestiplex) Bezzi, 1924, T. (V.) medialobata sp. nov. (Yunnan), T. (V.) singularis sp. nov. (Yunnan), T. (V.) cibagouensis sp. nov. (Tibet) and T. (V.) paramonovi sp. nov. (Tibet) are described and illustrated. Redescription and detailed illustrations of T. (V.) nestor Alexander, 1934 are provided with first distributional record in mainland China.
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FALSE SMUT OF RICE (Ustilaginoidea virens) IN TAMIL NADU
Authors: G Nithila , C Goplakrishnan , S NAKKEERAN , R SARASWATHI , U SIVAKUMAR
Published: February 2023

The rice false smut caused by Ustilaginoidea virens (perfect stage = Villosiclava virens) is aserious threat to rice production. The lab experiment was conducted during the year 2021 inTamil Nadu under in-vitro conditions to investigate the pathogen and its character. On PSA mediumthe colony was creamy white to white, flat, circular and raised. The fluffy, compact, leatheryhyaline mycelium showed septation and the width of the mycelia was about 4.26 μm. On theobverse side of the Petri plate, a slight olive-green tinch was observed. The colony diameterranged from 30 mm to 70 mm. Conidia were hyaline, spherical to globose in shape and warty witha width of 5.24 μm approximately. The chlamydospores were echinulated and spines wereprominently decorated. Overall, the results of the investigation showed that the collected isolatesof false smut were confirmed based on morphological characteristics.
Evaluation of selected botanicals as insecticides against cabbage insect pests in Tanzania
Authors:   ,   NM-AIST, Mpumi Nelson
Published: February 2023

Synthetic pesticides are frequently and unwisely used to control cabbage insect pests by smallholder farmers despite the environmental pollution and insect pests’ resistance development. This work assessed the insecticidal efficacy of botanicals from Tephrosia vogelii, Croton dichogamus and Syzygium aromaticum against cabbage insect pests in Northern Tanzania. Firstly, larvicidal action of extracts against Crocidolomia binotalis and Plutella xylostella larvae was assessed in the laboratory. Secondly, insecticidal and synergistic actions of aqueous extracts against cabbage insect pests were assessed in field experiment. Lastly, chemical compounds in S. aromaticum and in C. dichogamus were determined. The larvicidal activities of extracts were assessed for mortality of ten larvae into 9 cm Petri-dishes for 24 hours of exposure. Chlorpyrifos and acetone were used as a positive and negative control, respectively. The insecticidal efficacy of 10%, 5% and 1% w/v of T. vogelii, C. dichogamus and S. aromaticum aqueous extracts and their mixture (2.5% and 5%) was assessed against cabbage insect pests in the field. Chlorpyrifos was used as a positive control, and water and water plus soap were used as negative controls. The GC-MS was used for compounds identification in C. dichogamus and in S. aromaticum. Results from the study revealed that S. aromaticum extract (16, 24 and 32 mg/mL), T. vogelii (24 and 32 mg/mL) and C. dichogamus (32 mg/mL) gave 100 ± 0.0% mortality of C. binotalis larvae after 24 hours of exposure. Moreover, S. aromaticum extract (8, 16, 24 and 32 mg/mL), T. vogelii (16, 24 and 32 mg/mL) and C. dichogamus (32 mg/mL) gave 100 ± 0.0% mortality of P. xylostella larvae after 24 hours of exposure. The aqueous extracts from those plants significantly (P ≤ 0.05) lowered the population of cabbage insect pests compared with negative controls. The 5% of aqueous extract from mixed plants possessed significantly (P ≤ 0.01) lower population of cabbage insect pests in both wet seasons compared with other concentrations. Then, it was followed by 10% of S. aromaticum, C. dichogamus and T. vogelii aqueous extracts and 1% and 5% of aqueous extracts of S. aromaticum, C. dichogamus and T. vogelii and 2.5% of aqueous extracts from the mixed plants significantly lowered the population of insect pests compared with negative controls in both seasons. The compounds identified in S. aromaticum, at higher percent were Eugenol (52.66%); Eugenol acetate (20.46%) and β-caryophyllene (7.52%). Moreover, the compounds identified in C. dichogamus at higher percent were 4,6-Bis (4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl) phenoxy)-2-pyrimidinol (25.08%); Cholestan-6-en-3-ol (18.63%) and 1-Heptadecene (7.34%). These compounds could be responsible for larvicidal and insecticidal activities against cabbage ii insect pests. Therefore, these plants can be recommended to be used by smallholder farmers for cabbage insect pest control at higher concentrations and development of insecticides.
ACADEMIC FRAUD BEHAVIOR OF ACCOUNTING STUDENTS: FRAUD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS
Authors: Mardiana Ana , Holly Anthony
Published: February 2023

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to investigate the behavior of academic fraud on accounting students at Atma Jaya Makassar University using the concept of diamond fraud, namely pressure, opportunity, rationalization, and ability. This type of research is quantitative research.

Design/methodology/approach – Questionnaires were distributed to 120 respondents and processed using the SPSS assistance program.

Findings – The results of this study indicate that pressure has an insignificant effect, opportunity has a significant positive effect on academic violation behavior, rationalization has a significant negative effect and opportunity has a significant negative effect.

Originality – The population in this study were accounting students at Atma Jaya Makassar University using the purposive sampling method with the condition that students were or were taking Auditing I and Auditing II courses namely the 2017 and 2018 class students.
Pengaruh Aplikasi Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri dengan Metode Game Based Learning terhadap Prestasi Belajar di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Musyafa Farhan Aqil , Fitranto Yusuf Niko , Mutiah Mutiah , Muliyati Dewi
Published: February 2023

Abstract
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government established a policy of online learning. This makes students experience the impact of learning loss due to the duration of the policy. The learning model that can be used to minimize the phenomenon of learning loss is the inquiry learning model. For optimization, this model needs to be integrated with a learning method. The learning method used is game-based learning. The results of research on optical material learning for grade IX students at Junior High School show that the inquiry learning model with game-based learning methods can reduce the impact of the learning loss phenomenon during the pandemic. 
Abstrak
Saat pandemi Covid-19, pemerintah menetapkan kebijakan pembelajaran dalam jaringan (daring). Hal ini membuat peserta didik berpotensi untuk mengalami dampak dari fenomena learning loss karena durasi kebijakan yang lama. Model pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan untuk meminimalisir fenomena learning loss yaitu model pembelajaran inkuiri. Untuk optimalisasi, model ini perlu diintegrasikan dengan suatu metode pembelajaran. Metode pembelajaran yang digunakan yaitu game-based learning. Hasil penelitian terhadap pembelajaran materi optik untuk pelajar kelas VII Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran inkuiri dengan metode game-based learning dapat meminimalisir dampak dari fenomena learning loss saat pandemi.
Created in their Image: Academic Careers Molded (Mangled?) by State Comprehensive Universities
Authors: Gergits Julia , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

At the first meeting of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Council (newly reborn after a near-death experience), a colleague lost his temper and blurted that Youngstown State University (YSU) ruins the careers of newly minted Ph.D.s by remaking them in its image. What’s best for YSU, according to him, is not what’s best for a rising academician. Success at YSU—getting tenure and early promotion—is not likely to allow someone to move to a “higher” institution of higher learning. Of course, it’s certainly true that YSU wants to keep its faculty members if they’re good teachers and scholars, and it has specific needs that may not enhance one’s ability to move on.
Paul Jay. The Humanities "Crisis" and the Future of Literary Studies
Authors: Singleton Carl , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Paul Jay. The Humanities “Crisis” and the Future of Literary Studies. New York: Palgrave Macmillan Press, 2014. 210 p. ISBN 9781137403308. $95. Perhaps it would be too harsh to label as bipolar Paul Jay’s recent scholarly book entitled The Humanities “Crisis” and the Future of Literary Studies. Nevertheless, it is telling that the author uses an “and” in the title rather than the expected colon to introduce a subtitle. Throughout the work, he continuously (and continually) balances and juxtaposes the two indicated topics. Sometimes he does so with success. The work is not bipolar, but it is a dichotomous endeavor, which often exudes rough edges in the amalgam of collected lectures that focus on two subjects that are connected only tangentially.
Career Preparedness: Perspectives from C&CJ Alumni at an SCU
Authors: Woodard Tracey , McDonald Courtney , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

State comprehensive universities (SCUs) feature degree programs designed to help graduates achieve their career aspirations. Criminology and Criminal Justice (C&CJ) programs have become popular at SCUs, in part because students are inspired by media portrayals of law enforcement to work in the criminal justice field. Yet little is known about how C&CJ alumni of SCUs perceive their educational experiences. For this exploratory study, an online survey was distributed to alumni of a Southern SCU C&CJ program. Alumni were asked about their perceptions of their own career preparedness following graduation and their satisfaction with the C&CJ program. Overall, alumni were satisfied with their education and felt prepared for the workforce. Students raised in the same region as the location of the SCU felt particularly ready to establish a career upon graduation. The findings have important implications for future research in the area of career preparedness among SCU graduates and C&CJ majors specifically.
Thoughts on the Conundrum of Assessing High-Impact Practices in Higher Education
Authors: Watts Linda , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Although higher education now seeks to involve more students than ever before in high impact practices, as educators we still struggle with how optimally to assess student learning in and across such experience and contexts. Many of the items in our assessment toolkits were designed to document student learning through more traditional processes (such as lecture) and products (such as end-of-term research papers). While these items continue to be valuable, they may prove insufficient to our current varieties of pedagogical practice and goals for student engagement.
Story Sharing for First-Generation College Students Attending a Regional Comprehensive University: Campus Outreach to Validate Students and Develop Forms of Capital
Authors: King Colby , Griffith Jakari , Murphy Meghan , null null
Published: February 2023

This paper describes a story-sharing program, called Our Stories, in which faculty and staff at a regional comprehensive university share their personal experiences about attending college as first-generation, working class, or financially insecure (FGWCFI) students with an audience of undergraduate students of various backgrounds. Using preliminary qualitative and quantitative data, we find evidence that these programs validate the experience of these student attendees and build their social, cultural, and psychological capital. This paper reviews literature on outreach to first-generation students, provides an overview of the story-sharing program, discusses how these events support student success, and suggests that such outreach efforts may replicate well at other state comprehensive universities.
ITOIGAWA SHIMPAKU PROJECT: LINKING CULTURAL, NATURAL AND GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Authors: Theodore Brown  , Takeo Kobayashi
Published: February 2023

Bonsai is a cultural tradition with roughly 1,300 years of history in Japan, recognized and appreciated across the world. One of the most prized subjects in bonsai is the Sargent juniper (Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii), called ‘shimpaku’ in Japanese.

A particularly well-regarded variety of shimpaku was discovered in Itoigawa in the early 20th century. The ‘Itoigawa Shimpaku’ is prized for its tightly bunched leaves, beautiful white wood and exceptional hardiness. It thrives in the rugged mountains of Itoiga-wa which formed along the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line, a massive fault closely connected to the formation of the Japanese island arc. After decades of collection, the Itoigawa Shimpaku has largely disappeared from its native habitats. Aging local communities are unable to manage the tree’s native mountains and forests. Furthermore, younger generations are less interested in traditional arts making the future of the Itoigawa Shimpaku increasingly uncertain. In response to these issues, Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark launched the Itoigawa Shimpaku Project to engage local commu-nities in how best to preserve this unique local heritage and to share it with a wider audience through community-led, experience-oriented tourism programs which link geological, natural and cultural heritage. The aim of this project is to encourage sustainable development, raise new generations of bonsai practitioners and promote responsible management of forests and mountains to en-sure the Itoigawa Shimpaku’s future for centuries to come. This paper will discuss the history of the Itoigawa Shimpaku as well as the background, main issues, and the current progress and future plans of the Itoigawa Shimpaku Project.