bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PROGESTERONE PROFILES OF CROSS BRED SOWS FOLLOWING DOUBLE AND TRIPLE INJECTIONS OF DINOPROST TROMETHAMINE (LUTALYSE®) TREATMENTS
Authors: OKE-EGBODO B. E. , BAWA E. K. , NWANNENNA A. I. , OKE P. O. , HASSAN R.
Published: December 2024

This study was carried out to evaluate progesterone profile of cross bred sows in Zaria following treatments with double and triple injections of Dinoprost tromethamine (Lutalyse®). Ten (n = 10) apparently healthy cross bred sows were randomly assigned to 2 treatment groups based on number of injections of Lutalyse®. Group 1 (n=5) received two injections of Lutalyse®(12.5mg) (days 0 and 13) while Group 2 (n=5) received three injections of Lutalyse®(12.5mg) (Day 0, 7, 13). Oestrus was monitored twice daily from 0700-1000 and 1500-1800h. Data on progesterone profile obtained during the oestrous cycle were expressed as mean ± SEM. Student t-test was used to compare the mean values between the groups. Graph pad Prism®data package for windows (2009) was employed for all statistical analyses. A value of P<0.05 was considered significant. There was no statistical significant (P > 0.05) difference in the overall mean serum P4 concentrations between groups 1 and 2. It is concluded that dinoprost tromethamine sodium can be used to synchronize sow oestrus, both double and triple injections of dinoprost tromethamine produces similar effect on progesterone concentration. It is recommended that double injections of dinoprost tromethamines hould be used for oestrus synchronization as no statistical significant (P>0.05) differences were observed in the progesterone concentrations of both groups.
NUTRITIVE EVALUATION OF PALM-KERNEL CAKE AS REPLACEMENT FOR CONVENTIONAL CONCENTRATE IN SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF THE GOAT
Authors: OLAWOYE S. O. , ADELOYE A. A. , DARAMOLA J. O.
Published: December 2024

A total of 25 WAD growing male goats with live weight ranging from 7 to 8.2kg were used in a completely randomized experiment to access the efficiency of palm kernel cake (PKC) replacing the conventional concentrate as supplements in a diet based on grass silage. Five levels of PKC (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) were incorporated in conventional concentrate. There were 5 goats per treatment. The experiment lasted 12 weeks. Parameters of evaluation were the chemical composition of the supplements, weight change and feed efficiency. The result indicated that chemical composition of the supplements varied as the PKC replaced conventional concentrate (P<0.05). The weight gain increased (P<0.05) with inclusion of PKC while the feed conversion were similar (P>0.05) between the groups of animals fed sole PKC and sole conventional concentrate supplement. It was concluded that PKC from point of its characteristics and nutrient content is considered suitable to improve the performance of goats when fed as supplement.
CLUSTER ANALYSIS OF YEARLING BODY WEIGHT OF SHEEP OF NORTHERN NIGERIA AND THEIR CROSSES
Authors: IYIOLA-TUNJI A. O. , AKPA G. N. , NWAGU B. I. , BUBA W. , JOHN A. P.
Published: December 2024

Clumping structure of yearling body weight among sheep of Northern Nigeria and their crosses was investigated using cluster analysis. Body weights of 65 yearling sheep were also analyzed using General Linear Model procedure of SAS. Distances were used to construct dendrogram using the Unweighted Pairs Group Method Analysis implemented in R 2.13.0 package. TREE procedure that prints the dendrogram based on the distances between the clusters was introduced in PROC CLUSTER procedure. Yearling genotype affected BWT_12 (P<0.05). The pure Balami yearling (BL X BL) had the highest body weight at 12 months (29.10±4.02 kg). Yearling produced from Balami- sired mating with Yankasa ewe had the next heaviest weight (24.00±2.84 kg). This was followed in the third ranking when Balami was as the dam and Uda was used as the sire (20.50±4.02 kg). The least overall weight at 12 months of age was recorded when Yankasa was used as the sire on Balami ewe (15.12±4.02 kg). The BWT_12 recorded for YK x YK (14.79±0.80 kg) was similar (P>0.05) to what was obtained when Yankasa was used as sire on Balami ewe. Sheep of Northern Nigeria and their crosses were grouped into two clusters at distance 2.656 on the basis of body weight of the yearling sheep. Pure Balami (BL X BL) formed the first cluster while the rest of the genotypes belong to the second cluster. The yearling body weight of Balami was superior to that of other genotypes. The cluster analysis grouped pure Balami yearling distinctly from other genotypes. Improvement programmes of Nigerian sheep breeds should consider exploitation of the genetic potentials of Balami rams and ewes in terms of fast growth rate.
POPULATION STRUCTURE AND INBREEDING RATE OF INDIGENOUS PIG IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF NASARAWA STATE
Authors: OGAH D. M. , NWANGWU A. , OSU I. A.
Published: December 2024

The study was carried out in some selected communities of Nasarawa state, north central Nigeria to characterize the population structure and to identify inbreeding rate among indigenous pig herds. Data were gathered through survey and direct count. The pigs were classified into sex, age, state of maturity and physiological status. The effective population size (Ne) and rate of inbreeding (AF) were calculated from the counted population structure data. The population structure was dominated by younger age group with male piglet having the highest number on the average per household. The effective population size varies between 54.1 to 106.2 while the inbreeding rate for the populations were between 0.002 to 0.018. Inbreeding rate was at a low level and the effective population size was also small an indication of threat in the genetic diversity of the population and possible decline in performance, thus the need for effective breeding and conservation programme to sustain the diversity and increase population size.
COMPARISM OF TWO METHODS OF HEAT STRESS PREDICTION IN THREE INDIGENOUS BREEDS OF COWS IN IBADAN
Authors: OYENIYI F. G. , EWUOLA E. O. , OLORUNNISOMO O. A.
Published: December 2024

Increasing evidence has been shown by meteorologists of a consistent rise in air temperature globally. Among other side effects, heat stress will be induced in livestock species reared in the tropics. The tropics include all the areas on the Earth where the sun reaches a sub solar point, a point directly overhead at least once during the year. It is hot almost year round in these areas and Ibadan, lies in this zone with extended periods of high ambient temperature and humidity. Stress induced by heat severely depresses optimum productivity in all farm animals. In cows, milk secretion, growth rate, reproduction and efficient feed utilization are some of the productive processes impaired. Heat stress has traditionally been measured by physiological data (rectal temperature, respiratory rate, pulse rate, heart rate) while climatic data (temperature, relative humidity) has been used as well either singly or in combination with the former. This study assessed the better predictor of heat stress in indigenous cows using either physiological or climatic data singly and a combination of both methods. Pulse rate, heart rate and rectal temperature in each of the breeds were not significantly different. Average respiratory rate in N'Dama cows (39.54 beats/minute) was however significantly (P<0.05) lower than that in White Fulani (46 beats/minute) and Sokoto Gudali (48.74) cows respectively. This however did not reflect any form of heat stress as it was within the normal physiological range for cows (26-50 beats/minute). The temperature humidity index was 80.73 which showed a mild heat stress condition. It was observed from this study that use of both data gave a more reliable prediction than single use of either. In order for more precise evaluation however, it is suggested that climatic features like solar radiation, day length, wind speed and movement be incorporated into climatic data.
CRINA POULTRY PLUS AS REPLACEMENT FOR ANTIBIOTIC GROWTH PROMOTERS IN BROILER CHICKENS PRODUCTION
Authors: ONIMISI P. A. , MOSES O. , JEGEDE J. O.
Published: December 2024

A total 396 day old Ross broiler chicks were used in a feeding trial to evaluate the response of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with different levels of CRINA® Poultry Plus, as replacement for antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). The chicks were allotted randomly to six dietary treatments each replicated thrice, with 22 chicks per replicate. CRINA® Poultry Plus was included at 0g, 30g, 35g and 40g/100 Kg diet representing T1-T4 respectively while T5 and T6 had Oxytetracycline and water- grade Neocyril plus respectively. Diets were fed to chicks for 28 days. Data was collected on growth performance, liver function and bone quality indices. All data collected were subjected to analysis of variance and significant differences among treatment means were compared using the Dunnett test of significance. In the starter phase, broilers fed diet containing Oxytetracycline had significantly (P<0.05) highest values for final weight, weight gain, feed consumption, and better feed conversion ratio. No trend was observed for birds fed different levels of CRINA® Poultry Plus. Significant (P<0.05) differences were observed for albumin and blood urea nitrogen while ALT, ALP AST were not significantly (P > 0.05) different. Birds fed levels of CRINA® Poultry Plus had significantly higher bone dry matter (72.12-74.71 %) and bone ash (34.63-35.97 %) as compared to birds in the control group (70.64 % DM and 30.62% ash) and on antibiotics (71.28% DM and 31.32 % ash). CRINA® Poultry Plus did not improve growth in broiler chickens, but significantly lowered the cost of production at 35g/100 Kg feed than the control and AGPS. It also improved liver health and bone strength which is of major advantage to modern breeds of broiler chickens.
EVALUATION OF NUTRIENT CONTENTS OF GMELINA ARBOREA LEAVES AS ANIMAL FEED IN THE TROPICS
Authors: ABIOLA-OLAGUNJU O. , MAKO A. A. , MOSURO A. O. , AYANWALE H. B.
Published: December 2024

An evaluation of chemical and mineral composition different forms of Gmelina arborea (GA) leaves was investigated. Experiment 1 involve the determination of the chemical composition of green, yellow and brown leaves of GA. Experiment 2 determined the mineral contents of the different leaves of GA. Results revealed that the chemical composition of the leaves varied significantly (p.<0.05). The dry matter ranged from 80.15-91.24% in green and brown leaves respectively, while the crude protein ranged from 24.4-26.44 % in brown and green leaves respectively. The neutral detergent fibre ranged from 60.92-6.77 % in green and brown leaves respectively. Value of all minerals analyzed did not differ significantly, but was within the tolerable limit for consumption. These result showed that the different forms of Gmelina arborea leaves can be used as feed supplement for ruminants in the Tropics.
PROXIMATE COMPOSITION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF TOASTED SOYABEAN HULL
Authors: OGUNBODE A. A. , OKUNLOLA O. O. , RAJI M. O. , ADAMS T. O.
Published: December 2024

Raw soyabean hull were obtained from soyabean processing industry in Ibadan, toasted and milled. Proximate composition (%) and phytochemical screening of the hulls were determined using standard procedures. Dry matter, crude protein, crude fibre, ether extract and ash content of the toasted soyabean hull determined were 89.50%, 31.75%, 14.50%, 8.70% and 22.19% respectively. Tannin, protease inhibitors, haemagglutinin and cyanogenic glycosides were 0.04%, 1.84mg/kg, 11.24Hu/g and 0.27mg/kg respectively. The results of proximate composition showed that toasted soyabean hull contains a very high nutritive value and the phytochemical screening revealed that the toasted soyabean hull have low levels of all the constituents assayed. This may be as a result of detoxification method (i.e toasting) that perhaps have reduced the constituents to a non-toxic level.
SEMEN PROFILE AND MORPHOLOGY OF FRIESIAN X BUNAJI BULL
Authors: GOJE J. B. , ACHI N. P. , BARJE P. P. , REKWOT P. I. , ALPHONSUS C. , MALLAM I. , MOHAMMED K.
Published: December 2024

A study was conducted at the Artificial Insemination unit of National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika-Zaria to determine the semen characteristics and morphology of Friesian x Bunaji bull. Three Friesian x Bunaji bulls between 2-3 years of age were used for the experiment and were intensively managed. Semen was collected from the three bulls with the aid of an artificial vagina. Parameters considered included; volume (pooled together), gross motility, semen pH, sperm concentration, viability, normal sperm, free tail, mid piece droplet, detached head, coiled tail and bent tail. Data collected was analysed using ANOVA of SAS. Significant means were compared using DMRT. The result showed that pooled semen volume was between 2.4 to 14.5 ml, gross motility was between 90 and 95 %, semen pH was between 6 to 7. sperm concentration ranged between 314 and 649 x106 and viability between 60 and 95 %. Sperm morphology was as follows mid piece droplet; 0 and 1, detached head; 4 and 13, free tail; 0 and 7, coiled tail; 2 and 7, bent tail; 0 and 15 and normal sperm; 64 and 88 respectively. In conclusion the semen profile from this study depicted good quality which can be used to service a female cow on heat with high chances conception.
A CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE A SÍNDROME PÓS-COVID-19 E SINTOMAS NEUROCOGNITIVOS
Authors: Ragazani Matheus Ferreira , Dellalibera-Joviliano Renata
Published: December 2024

Aos sintomas de incidência em diversos aparelhos humanos persistentes após um caso (ou provável) de Covid-19 - seja ele leve, assintomático ou grave - foi dado o nome de Síndrome pós-Covid-19 ou Long-Covid. Este artigo buscou como objetivo principal elucidar a correlação entre a cronificação da Covid-19 e os danos ao processamento neurocognitivo percebidos em indivíduos um dia afetados pelo vírus da SARS-CoV-2, ressaltando  seus mecanismos de invasão do Sistema Nervoso Central (SNC), as manifestação de sequelas a longo prazo e as possibilidades de atenuação desses sintomas. A metodologia para tal consistiu em uma Revisão Integrativa da Literatura por pesquisa manual de artigos científicos publicados nas plataformas digitais Pubmed e SCOPUS, de 2020 a 2024, em inglês. O trabalho evidenciou a inflamação, danos às células endoteliais e o transporte axonal direto como principais modos de invasão do vírus ao SNC, além de um perfil dúbio de manifestações e antioxidantes como alternativa terapêutica. Por fim, ressalta-se a importância da pesquisa contínua para padronização do quadro crônico da doença e a implantação de melhores alternativas terapêuticas, sejam elas através dos processos de invasibilidade viral ou não.
Integral Psychosynthesis: An Integral Psychological Perspective on the Psychosynthesis of Roberto Assagioli
Authors:   Psychology Department, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangezwa, South Africa, Sørensen Kenneth , Edwards Stephen D. ,   Department of Psychology,
University of Zululand,
South Africa
Published: December 2024

This study addresses the research question as to whether Roberto Assagioli’s Psychosynthesis, is a form of Integral Psychology, as expounded by Ken Wilber. A careful review is undertaken of the English publications of Roberto Assagioli and Ken Wilber, with special reference to Wilber’s conceptions of levels, lines, states, stages, types and quadrants of consciousness. In view of consistent evidence of coherent synchronization between the respective authors’ approaches, it is concluded that Psychosynthesis is a form of Integral Psychology. It is envisaged that future research will provide further evidence of alignment and benefit from their integral study and praxis. Specific recommendations are that future studies review, compare and evaluate integral psychological, psychosynthetic, applied, practical and therapeutic works.
The Neural Basis of Moral Decision-Making. Bridging Neurobiology and Theology
Authors:   Associated Prof., Faculty Of Letters,
University of West Timișoara, Bogdan Andrei
Published: December 2024

This study sightsees the complex relationship between neurobiology and theology in the context of moral decision-making, by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the research integrates findings from cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging studies, and theological analysis to examine the neural pathways that lie beneath ethical judgments. Our paper also investigates the role of cognitive heritage in shaping moral reasoning and how neuroplasticity influences the development and adaptation of ethical frameworks. Theological perspectives are considered to offer deeper insights into human moral behaviour and in addition, the paper addresses the ethical implications of neurobiological research, emphasizing the importance of bridging scientific and religious perspectives. Through a synthesis of empirical data and theological discourse, this work tries to underwrite to a more comprehensive understanding of moral decision-making, offering insights that are both scientifically grounded and spiritually informed.
Sun Salutations during the Winter Solstice in Planet Earth’s Southern Hemisphere
Authors:   Faculty of Health, School of Psychsocial Health,
North-West University, South Africa, Hermann Caroll , Arumugam Stanley ,   Department of Psychology,
University of Zululand,
South Africa, Edwards Stephen D. ,   Department of Psychology,
University of Zululand,
South Africa, Thwala JabuLani Dennnis ,   Department of Psychology,
University of Zululand,
South Africa
Published: December 2024

The article examines the cultural and spiritual significance of sun salutations during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, focusing on the historical reverence for the sun across various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Aztecs, and Chinese. It highlights the sun's role in spiritual and religious traditions, proposing that sun worship is one of humanity's oldest religions. The study integrates modern practices like yoga and breath work, emphasizing their benefits in reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
Utilizing a phenomenological approach, the research combines poetry, photography, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis to explore the symbolic and emotional connections between the sun and human experience. Participants contributed poems, haikus, narratives, and photographs, which were analyzed using AI tools to enhance data interpretation. The analysis revealed themes of rebirth, renewal, introspection, and spirituality, underscoring the sun's transformative power and its metaphorical role as a divine presence.
The findings indicate a positive sentiment, with the sun depicted as a source of hope, renewal, and spiritual connection. Themes such as growth, resilience, and tranquility suggest that sun interactions evoke feelings of calmness and reflection, promoting mental well-being. The study highlights the potential of AI in qualitative research, offering a novel approach to understanding human experiences and emotions. It concludes by acknowledging the sun's multifaceted influence on human experience and the potential for AI-generated content to enrich the exploration of natural phenomena and their impact on spirituality and healing. Future research aims to further explore the interaction between nature, poetry, and AI in understanding human emotions and cultural heritage.
A global Data Assimilation of Moisture Patterns from 21 000–0 BP (DAMP-21ka) using lake level proxy records
Authors: Hancock Christopher L. , Erb Michael P. , McKay Nicholas P. , Dee Sylvia G. , Ivanovic Ruza F.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Global hydroclimate significantly differed from modern climate during the mid-Holocene (6 ka) and Last Glacial Maximum (21 ka). Consequently, both periods have been described as either a partial or reverse analogue for current climate change. To reconstruct past hydroclimate, an offline paleoclimate data assimilation methodology is applied to a dataset of 216 lake status records which provide relative estimates of water level change. The proxy observations are integrated with the climate dynamics of two transient simulations (TraCE-21ka and HadCM3) using a multivariate proxy system model (PSM) which estimates relative lake status from available climate simulation variables. The resulting DAMP-21ka (Data Assimilation of Moisture Patterns 21 000–0 BP) reanalysis reconstructs annual lake status and precipitation values at 500-year resolution and represents the first application of the methodology to global hydroclimate on timescales spanning the Holocene and longer. Validation using Pearson's correlation coefficients indicates that the reconstruction (0.24) is more skillful, on average, than model simulations (0.09), particularly in portions of North America and east Africa, where data density is high and proxy–model disagreement is prominent during the Holocene. Results of the PSM and assimilation are used to evaluate climatic controls on lake status, spatiotemporal patterns of moisture variability, and proxy–model disagreement. During the mid-Holocene, wetter conditions are reconstructed for northern and eastern Africa, Asia, and southern Australia, but in contrast to the model prior, negative anomalies are observed in North America, resulting in drier-than-modern conditions throughout the Northern Hemisphere midlatitudes. Proxy–model disagreement in western North America may reflect a bias in model simulations to stronger sea level pressure gradients in the North Pacific during the mid-Holocene. The data assimilation framework is able to reconcile these differences by integrating the constraints of proxy observations with the dynamics of the model prior to produce a more robust estimation of hydroclimate variability during the past 21 000 years.
Quantifying the decay rate of volcanic sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere
Authors: Nicknish Paul A. , Stone Kane , Solomon Susan , Carn Simon A.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The injection of sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the stratosphere and its subsequent oxidation to form sulfate aerosols after large volcanic eruptions can have profound effects on Earth’s climate. The lifetime of volcanic SO2 in the stratosphere is thought to be determined by its gas-phase oxidation by the hydroxyl radical (OH); once oxidized, it goes on to form sulfate aerosols. However, it has also been suggested that heterogeneous oxidation on ash could also be important or even dominant, which would imply faster formation of aerosols at least in ash-rich plumes. Additionally, recent work uses an assumed exponential fit to determine the total SO2 mass loading following large eruptions; the quality of this fit translates directly to the accuracy of the mass loading estimate. It is therefore of interest to examine how accurately the SO2 lifetime can be determined from observations, and compare observations to models. Here we evaluate the SO2 lifetime and its uncertainties following several significant eruptions using three different sets of satellite observations and compare these to the CESM-WACCM6 model. We show that defining an accurate baseline against which a volcanic injection can be quantified limits accuracy in the estimated lifetime for some satellite data sets. We find that uncertainties in lifetimes across different altitudes and eruptions make it difficult to attribute variations in lifetime to specific SO2 removal processes for the events examined.
Reprocessing of eXpendable BathyThermograph (XBT) profiles from the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas over the time period 1999–2019 with a full metadata upgrade
Authors: Simoncelli Simona , Reseghetti Franco , Fratianni Claudia , Cheng Lijing , Raiteri Giancarlo
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The advent of open science and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development are revolutionizing the ocean-data-sharing landscape for an efficient and transparent ocean information and knowledge generation. This blue revolution raised awareness on the importance of metadata and community standards to activate interoperability of the digital assets (data and services) and guarantee that data-driven science preserves provenance, lineage and quality information for its replicability. Historical data are frequently not compliant with these criteria, lacking metadata information that was not retained, crucial at the time of data generation and further ingestion into marine data infrastructures. The present data review is an example attempt to fill this gap through a thorough data reprocessing starting from the original raw data and operational log sheets. The data gathered using XBT (eXpendable BathyThermograph) probes during several monitoring activities in the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian seas between 1999 and 2019 have first been formatted and standardized according to the latest community best practices and all available metadata have been inserted, including calibration information never applied, uncertainty specification and bias correction from Cheng et al. (2014). Secondly, a new automatic quality control (QC) procedure has been developed and a new interpolation scheme applied. The reprocessed (REP) dataset has been compared to the data version, presently available from the SeaDataNet (SDN) data access portal, processed according to the pioneering work of Manzella et al. (2003) conducted in the framework of the European Union Mediterranean Forecasting System Pilot Project (Pinardi et al., 2003). The comparison between REP and SDN datasets has the objective to highlight the main differences derived from the new data processing process. The maximum discrepancy among the REP and SDN data versions always resides within the surface layer (REP profiles are warmer than SDN ones) until 150 m depth generally when the thermocline settles (from June to November). The overall bias and root mean square difference are equal to 0.002 and 0.041 °C, respectively. Such differences are mainly due to the new interpolation technique (Barker and McDougall, 2020) and the application of the calibration correction in the REP dataset. The REP dataset (Reseghetti et al., 2024; https://doi.org/10.13127/rep_xbt_1999_2019.2) is available and accessible through the INGV (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Bologna) ERDDAP (Environmental Research Division's Data Access Program) server, which allows for machine-to-machine data access in compliance with the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable) principles (Wilkinson et al., 2016).
Impacts of tile drainage on hydrology, soil biogeochemistry, and crop yield in the U.S. Midwestern agroecosystems
Authors: Ma Zewei , Guan Kaiyu , Peng Bin , Zhou Wang , Grant Robert , Tang Jinyun , Sivapalan Murugesu , Pan Ming , Li Li , Jin Zhenong
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Tile drainage removes excess water and is an essential, widely adopted management practice to enhance crop productivity in the U.S. Midwest. Tile drainage has been shown to significantly change hydrological and biogeochemical cycles by lowering the water table and reducing the residence time of soil water, although such impacts and their connections are poorly understood and highly uncertain. Understanding these impacts is essential, particularly so because tile drainage has been highlighted as an adaptation under projected wetter springs and drier summers in the changing climate in the U.S. Midwest. We used the ecosys model, uniquely incorporating soil oxygen dynamics and crop oxygen uptake, to quantify the impacts of tile drainage on hydrological and biogeochemical cycles and crop growth at corn-soybean rotation fields. Tiles are represented as a water sink in the soil, characterized by tile depth and spacing in ecosys. Water flow from saturated soil layers to tiles is governed by the lateral hydraulic gradient defined by the water table depth in the field, tile depth, and tile spacing. The model was validated with data from a multi-treatment, multi-year experiment in Washington, IA. The relative root mean square error (rRMSE) for corn and soybean yield in validation is 5.66 % and 12.57 %, respectively. The Pearson coefficient (r) of the monthly tile flow during the growing season is 0.78. Model results show that tile drainage reduces soil water content and enhances soil oxygenation. It additionally increases subsurface discharge and elevates inorganic nitrogen leaching, with seasonal variations influenced by climate and crop phenology. The improved aerobic condition alleviated crop oxygen stress during wet springs, thereby promoting crop root growth during the early growth stage. The development of greater root density, in turn, mitigated water stress during dry summers, leading to an overall increase in crop yield by ~6 %. These functions indicate the potential of tile drainage in bolstering crop resilience to climate change, and the use of this modeling tool for large-scale assessments of tile drainage. The model reveals the inherent connections of tile drainage’s impacts on hydrology, soil biogeochemistry, and plant growth.
Soil moisture and precipitation intensity control the transit time distribution of quick flow in a flashy headwater catchment
Authors: Türk Hatice , Stumpp Christine , Hrachowitz Markus , Schulz Karsten , Strauss Peter , Blöschl Günter , Stockinger Michael
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The rainfall-runoff transformation in catchments usually follows a variety of slower and faster flow paths which leads to a mixture of “younger” and “older” water in streamflow. Previous studies have investigated the time-variable distribution of water ages in streamflow (Transit Time Distribution, TTD) by stable isotopes of water (δ18O, δ2H) together with transport models based on StorAge Selection (SAS) functions. This function traditionally formulated based on soil moisture to mimic the preferential release of younger water as the system becomes wetter. However, besides soil moisture, it is plausible to assume that precipitation intensity may also play a critical role in how quickly water flows through a catchment. In this study, we tested whether fast flow and its transit times are controlled by soil moisture only or also by precipitation intensity in a heterogeneous catchments with a significant fast runoff response component. We analyse high-resolution δ18O data (weekly and event streamflow δ18O samples) in a 66 ha agricultural catchment. We estimate TTDs by a tracer transport model based on SAS functions. We test two scenarios of the SAS function parameter for the quick release of young water into streamflow, one as a function of soil moisture only, and one as a function of both soil moisture and precipitation intensity. The results that accounting for both soil moisture and precipitation intensity to define the shape of SAS functions for quick flow, improved the tracer simulation in streamflow (increase in Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency from 0.31 to 0.51). Even though the estimation of the TTs younger than 90 days were similar for both SAS approaches, the shorter travel times (TTs younger than 7 days) were not represented well when only accounting for soil moisture in the SAS function parameterization, in particular, in the summer and autumn months. This is due to flow processes that promote the direct contribution of precipitation to the stream (e.g tile drain) and infiltration excess overland flow processes. It appears that a significant portion of event water bypasses the soil matrix through fast ﬂow paths (overland flow, tile drains, and/or preferential flow paths) also in dry soil condition for both low and high-intensity precipitation. Thus, in catchments where preferential flows and overland flow are important flow processes, soil-wetness-dependent and precipitant-intensity-conditional SAS functions may be required to describe and identify the mechanisms behind the quick streamflow generation and their time scale.
Brief communication: Visualizing uncertainties in landslide susceptibility modeling using bivariate mapping
Authors: Schlögl Matthias , Graser Anita , Spiekermann Raphael , Lampert Jasmin , Steger Stefan
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Effectively communicating uncertainties inherent to statistical models is a challenging yet crucial aspect of the modeling process. This is particularly important in applied research, where output is used and interpreted by scientists and decision makers alike. In disaster risk reduction, susceptibility maps for natural hazards are vital for spatial planning and risk assessment. We present a novel type of landslide susceptibility map that jointly visualizes the estimated susceptibility and the corresponding prediction uncertainty, using an example from a mountainous region in Carinthia, Austria. We also provide implementation guidelines to create such maps using popular free and open-source software packages.
Masochistic Performance of Scheherazade: A Multimodal Analysis of Prince Charming
Authors: Zafar Attiya , Anwar Nadia
Published: December 2024

This study attempts to highlight the embedded masochist aesthetics supporting the masochistic patterns in a Pakistani short film Prince Charming (2021), directed by Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, a Pakistani actor, film producer, director and television host. The focus remains on female protagonist, Scheherazade’s performative masochistic proclivities in an unsatisfactory marital relationship. This research takes Freud’s notion of repetitive compulsion as its referential point that triggers masochism and identifies Scheherazade’s urges and desires. Though masochism is about gaining the pleasure while bearing the pain, in the case of the film the pain is self-inflicted in the form of silence, inexpressibility, self-talks and romantic void between Scheherazade and her husband Akbar. This research offers a stand point to comprehend the subliminal threads of visual masochism which are apparently hidden in the film but are the prospective hooks to elaborate the psychological suffering of the character. The research propagates the idea that masochist aesthetics are nevertheless the stepping stone for pointing out the masochist self of Scheherazade, well exhibited through her performance.
Il Cinema Modernissimo – Where every film is an underground film
Authors: Mintz II Herbert F.
Published: December 2024

This is a first for CINEJ Cinema Journal for reviewing a film exhibition avenue. In 2022, during a visit to Bologna, Italy, to study the Italian language,  the author learned that the City is both a center and a network of domestic and international film culture due to the efforts of La Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna, founded in 1962.
Common intestinal parasitic infections in an improved water access, sanitation, and hygiene profile setting in North Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Narayani Dewa AJ. , Ali Soegianto , Surja Sem S. , Kristin Helen , Hangestu Anastasia , Widowati Tria A. , Wijaya Meiliyana , Kaisar Maria MM.
Published: December 2024

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs), caused by helminths and/or protozoa, continue to be a significant public health concern in Indonesia. Water access, sanitation, and hygiene practices (WASH) are influential factors for IPIs, especially among children. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between WASH and IPIs among school-aged children. A cross-sectional study involving 338 school-age children in an urban slum area in North Jakarta, Indonesia, was conducted using stool specimens subjected to microscopic and real-time polymerase chain reaction (rt-PCR) examination. The children underwent a finger-prick blood test and anthropometric measurements to determine anemia and nutritional status. Parents whose children participated in stool and blood examinations were interviewed using a modified WASH questionnaire. Helminth infections were not found in this study, whereas the overall prevalence of intestinal protozoa parasitic infection (IPPI) was 18.3% and 52.4% by microscopy and rt-PCR, respectively. Blastocystis spp. was found to have the highest prevalence (microscopy: 12%; rt-PCR: 48.6%), followed by Giardia intestinalis (microscopy: 0.6%; rt-PCR: 6.7%), Cryptosporidium spp. (microscopy: 5.1%; rt-PCR: 1.6%), and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (microscopy: 0.6%; rt-PCR: 3.2%). Additionally, Dientamoeba fragilis was detected by rt-PCR at 4.1%. Furthermore, the discrepancies between microscopy and rt-PCR were observed in 8.9% (n=28) of the examined specimens. The majority of the respondents had a low-risk category of WASH profile. School children aged 5–10 years old (OR=2.06; 95%CI=1.27–3.33) and those who drank unprocessed cooking water (OR=1.95; 95%CI=1.07–3.57) were significantly associated with IPPI. The present study demonstrated that rt-PCR provides a better understanding of IPI epidemiology and has potential as a monitoring strategy for managing IPIs. Even though this population exhibits an adequate WASH profile and is not directly associated with IPIs, conducting a more in-depth observation of WASH facilities and practices is recommended to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the WASH profile. Additionally, engaging stakeholders in health promotion programs to ensure the sustainability of a good WASH profile and awareness of parasitic infections will be advantageous in achieving optimal urban health.
Глобальный рынок экономики совместного потребления – шеринга
Authors: Протасеня Светлана Ивановна , Трубина Юлия Евгеньевна , Сорокина Валерий Геннадьевич
Published: December 2024

Во введении рассмотрена эволюция развития новой модели социально-экономических отношений – экономики совместного потребления, генерирующей изменения в потребительском поведении, отношении к традиционным бизнес-моделям. Целью исследования является выявление сущностных характеристик экономики совместного потребления, особенностей и закономерностей ее формирования. Объектом исследования является экономика совместного потребления в современных социально-экономических условиях, предметом – совокупность социально-экономических отношений, обусловливающих развитие экономики совместного потребления. Научная новизна работы состоит в формировании целостного
представления о модели экономики совместного потребления, потенциальных возможностях ее роста и разработке рекомендаций по развитию шеринговой экономики в Республике Беларусь. В основной части рассмотрена модель социально-экономических отношений между ее участниками, основанная на изменении мотивов потребительского поведения, переходе к рациональному производству
и потреблению, социальном взаимодействии в процессе использования недоиспользуемых активов через соответствующие онлайн-платформы, способствующая максимизации общей полезности, более эффективному распределению ресурсов. Обосновано взаимодействие развития экономики совместного потребления, заключающееся в движении от совместного потребления товаров, услуг, объектов собственности к совместному потреблению пространства и рабочих мест, а затем и к совместному
потреблению труда. Выделены главные участники шеринговой экономики – поколение миллениалов, в котором формируется новая система ценностей, которое более экологически ответственно и получает удовлетворение от совместного использования имущества, а не от накопления материальных благ. В настоящее время в экономику совместного потребления, основанную на инновационных технологиях,
вовлекается все большее количество участников и экономических секторов, происходит диверсификация
обмена, вовлечение в экономический оборот недоиспользуемых ресурсов и активов, во временном пользовании которыми заинтересованы участники шеринговой экономики. В заключении даны рекомендации, обеспечивающие устойчивое развитие экономики совместного потребления. Перспективы развития данного исследования связаны с дальнейшим изучением места и роли экономики совместного потребления в решении экологических проблем, ее взаимосвязи с экономикой замкнутого цикла
(циркулярной экономикой).
Приобретение альтернативных товарно-материальных ценностей как один из путей снижения себестоимости производимой продукции
Authors: Калюк Вадим Александрович , Бычек Ирина Иосифовна , Дегтяревич Иосиф Иосифович
Published: December 2024

Во введении статьи обоснована ее актуальность с точки зрения рассмотрения себестоимости как основного фактора, отражающего все стороны жизнедеятельности предприятия и характеризующего его финансовую устойчивость и конкурентоспособность. Исходя из этого, сформулирована цель исследования – разработка предложений по снижению себестоимости выпускаемой продукции.
Научная новизна работы заключена в рассмотрении возможного пути ее снижения за счет приобретения альтернативных товарно-материальных ценностей. В основной части статьи проведен анализ состава и структуры затрат на производство и реализацию выпускаемой продукции открытым акционерным обществом «Минский автомобильный завод» – управляющей компанией холдинга «БелавтоМАЗ»
за трехлетний период. Исследованиями установлено, что на протяжении указанного периода наблюдается
стабильный рост как общей суммы, так и отдельных статей затрат. При этом максимальный удельный вес в их структуре занимает статья «Покупные комплектующие изделия и полуфабрикаты». В связи с этим в целях снижения себестоимости производимой продукции предложено в качестве примера заменить базовых поставщиков насоса гидроусилителя рулевого управления и медного трубопроката
на альтернативных отечественных производителей данных изделий. В итоговой части проведенного исследования установлено, что при замене всего лишь двух позиций из огромного перечня закупаемых
комплектующих изделий и полуфабрикатов экономия затрат составит 423,3 тыс. руб. Это подтверждает перспективность поиска альтернативных поставщиков закупаемых товарно-материальных ценностей. Область применения полученных результатов исследования – деятельность разного рода крупных
отечественных хозяйствующих субъектов по повышению эффективности управления затратами в условиях рыночной экономики и работы при действующих санкционных ограничениях.
Механизмы формирования и сохранения семейной памяти
Authors: Максимук Екатерина Геннадьевна
Published: December 2024

В статье рассмотрены социальный институт семьи и механизмы сохранения семейной памяти. Целью работы является анализ механизмов трансляции семейной памяти. Во введении отражена
актуальность изучаемой темы. В основной части представлена взаимосвязь коллективной памяти и семейной памяти, а также характеристика последней. Продемонстрирована значимость социального института семьи и семейной памяти в передаче воспоминаний следующему поколению. Отмечено значение коммуникации и коммеморативных практик в формировании ценностей молодежи, понимании символов, традиций и др. Проанализированы механизмы сохранения семейной памяти, их значимость в формировании личности индивида, его представлений об окружающем мире, в преемственности
поколений и поддержании идентичности в обществе. Рассмотрены механизмы трансляции семейной памяти в условиях развития информационно-коммуникационных технологий и цифровизации. Обозначены преимущества и недостатки цифровых технологий в использовании механизмов трансляции семейной памяти. Обращено внимание на взаимосвязь семейной памяти и культуры общества. Отражена важность темы Великой Отечественной войны для белорусского общества, а также ее передача посредством сохранения семейной памяти. В заключении представлена значимость как традиционных механизмов трансляции семейной памяти, так и с использованием цифровых технологий. Подчеркнуто их значение, а также цифровизации в целом для поддержания воспоминаний о событиях прошлого в семье. Отмечена малоизученность цифровых механизмов сохранения семейной памяти. Социологический мониторинг предложен в качестве инструмента анализа роли механизмов передачи семейной памяти в условиях
настоящего времени. Результаты исследования могут быть применены для дальнейшего изучения семейной памяти.
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Transdermal Patches of Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate for Candidiasis
Authors: A. Wable Shivani , L. Pingale Prashant , M. Shinkar Dattatray , S. Boraste Sahebrao , V. Amrutkar Sunil
Published: December 2024

The most effective way to minimize the undesirable side effects of an overdose and to maximize both therapeutic benefits and patient compliance is through TDDS. Due to first-pass metabolism, clotrimazole possesses antifungal action and a half-life of two hours. It has to be dosed frequently. Betamethasone Dipropionate gives anti-inflammatory effect to reduce symptoms of candidiasis. To prolong the release, increase the drug's bioavailability, and increase patient compliance, a transdermal patch containing Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate was developed. By adjusting the polymer concentrations through the solvent casting process, various formulations were created. The generated formulations conducted evaluations for several factors, including drug excipient compatibility, drug content, thickness, weight variation, folding durability, moisture uptake, moisture loss, and in vitro drug release. A 32 complete factorial design was used to examine the impact of various polymer concentrations on the reactions of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate, including moisture uptake and percentage of medication released in 12 hours. To determine the kinetics of drug release, in vitro release data were fitted to various models. Batch F5 was considered optimum batch which contained HPMC K4M and Eudragit L-100 in concentrations of 350 and 250 mg respectively. For clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate, formulation F5 was shown to have the maximum drug release 75.91% and 67.09%, respectively. The created F5 had the highest drug content, with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate concentrations of 98.78% and 98.82%, respectively.
Queuing Theory-Based Model for Optimization of Covid-19 Vaccination and Booster Delivery
Authors: Sharma Kanika , Agarwal Shubham , Singh B.K.
Published: December 2024

Although queuing theory is commonly utilized in businesses to analyze and model processes involving waiting lines, the healthcare sector sees a difference from other industries when it comes to optimizing fixed resources under alterable demand conditions. To enhance operational effectiveness and cut down on waiting times, hospital operation managers need to be informed on the state of business processes. A scientific method to reduce systemic inefficiencies and raise patient satisfaction is the queuing theory. The objective of this study is to use queuing theory to optimize COVID-19 vaccination and booster delivery. This study discussed two distinct models, one for bigger MV hubs and the other for smaller GP vaccination clinics. The current study demonstrated how these models may be used to anticipate staffing needs to prevent bottlenecks, predict daily throughput given staff capacity limits, and simulate the queuing process. With respectable face validity, we produced accurate estimates of the distributions of given service times and overall processing times. In the future, this may be improved by carrying out a time-use survey to get empirical data on total processing time, which could be compared to the projected processing time of the model and service times for each station, which would help guide the model's inputs.