bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Replication‐induced DNA secondary structures drive fork uncoupling and breakage
Authors: Williams Sophie L , Casas‐Delucchi Corella S , Raguseo Federica , Guneri Dilek , Li Yunxuan , Minamino Masashi , Fletcher Emma E , Yeeles Joseph TP , Keyser Ulrich F , Waller Zoë AE , Di Antonio Marco , Coster Gideon
Published: October 2023

Sequences that form DNA secondary structures, such as G‐quadruplexes (G4s) and intercalated‐Motifs (iMs), are abundant in the human genome and play various physiological roles. However, they can also interfere with replication and threaten genome stability. Multiple lines of evidence suggest G4s inhibit replication, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Moreover, evidence of how iMs affect the replisome is lacking. Here, we reconstitute replication of physiologically derived structure‐forming sequences to find that a single G4 or iM arrest DNA replication. Direct single‐molecule structure detection within solid‐state nanopores reveals structures form as a consequence of replication. Combined genetic and biophysical characterisation establishes that structure stability and probability of structure formation are key determinants of replisome arrest. Mechanistically, replication arrest is caused by impaired synthesis, resulting in helicase‐polymerase uncoupling. Significantly, iMs also induce breakage of nascent DNA. Finally, stalled forks are only rescued by a specialised helicase, Pif1, but not Rrm3, Sgs1, Chl1 or Hrq1. Altogether, we provide a mechanism for quadruplex structure formation and resolution during replication and highlight G4s and iMs as endogenous sources of replication stress.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to Enhance Financial Reporting in Oman
Authors: Al Mazroui Tif Said Suhail , Al Sulaimi Muna Salim , Ahmed Essia Ries
Published: October 2023

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are rapidly adopted globally to enhance financial reporting quality. All firms in Oman are required to follow IFRS. In addition, the Accounting Standards Board adopted IFRS in their entirety. The project objective is to test the relationship between the adoption of IFRS and financial reporting in Oman. This research used a quantitative method. The population of this study were 112 companies at Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) for the year ended 2020 in Oman. The sample size of this project was 92 from three sectors of listed companies (Financial Sector 30, Industrial Sector 32, and Service Sector 30). The project results show a significant positive relationship between the adoption of IFRS and financial reporting in Oman. Firms that were Adopt-IFRS-Effective had high financial reporting quality, while firms that were Adopt-IFRS-Not-Effective did not affect their quality. This is because financial reporting is not solely dependent on these standards but has an impact. The implications of this research result in better-informed judgments for investors as the information included in the annual reports improves comparisons that facilitate the further flow of investments. Furthermore, provides significant insight into the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Also, this study has been added to the literature by examining the Adoption of IFRS on financial reporting in Oman context. Besides, this might add benefits to many firms relating to their current accounting standards practice that might lead to adopting IFRS to ensure the application of applicable accounting standards to show fair financial statements to its stakeholders. This current research is one of the first works in the context of Sultanate of Oman. It has added a new discussion to the body of knowledge considering the IFRS and their link with financial reporting quality. Furthermore, conducting such research in the accounting field provides new insight into the IFRS literature among both developed and emerging economies including Oman.
Sense of Responsibility: Proposing Alumni Giving Behavioral Intention Framework
Authors: Chai Clementinie , Amran Azlan , Ooi Say Keat
Published: October 2023

In scenarios where alumni giving is uncommon, the present study seeks to construct a conceptual framework to examine the possible predictors that may influence alumni giving behavioural intention to public universities in the Malaysian context. An extended theory of planned behaviour was incorporated into the conceptual framework to offer a comprehensive elaboration of alumni giving behavioural intention, encompassing attitude towards giving, subjective norms, facilitating conditions, and tax exemption as a moderator. This conceptual study provides new information on important predictors related to the determinants of alumni behavioural intention by examining four constructs (attitude towards giving, subjective norms, facilitating condition, and tax exemption), which could predict the contributory factors that influence alumni's giving intention to their alma mater.
Una propuesta de guía docente extendida
Authors: Vázquez Barrachina Elena , Alcover Arándiga Rosa María , Chirivella González Vicente , Richart Solá Bernardo José
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo se pretende recuperar el concepto más amplio de Guía Docente, incluyendo elementos tales como la planificación temporal, los resultados de aprendizaje, y otros recursos como glosarios o mapas conceptuales y esquemas, así como aprovechar todas las herramientas del aula virtual institucional, PoliformaT, para ofrecer al alumnado una experiencia de aprendizaje guiada, secuenciada y completa. En este contexto se introduce el concepto de Guía Docente Extendida a partir del modelo de Guía Docente utilizado en la Universitat Politècnica de València. En el trabajo se muestra, como ejemplo de Guía Docente Extendida, la implementada para una asignatura del Grado de Ciencia de Datos
Presentación del número 33
Authors: Pernas Morado Eulogio
Published: October 2023

Presentación de los contenidos del número 33 de Innovación Educativa.
Inkstų veiklos ir jos funkcijai turinčių įtakos veiksnių nustatymo tyrimas po radikalios nefrektomijos ir inkstų rezekcijos, gydant onkologinius ligonius
Authors:   , Makevičius Jurijus
Published: October 2023

A study for the identification of renal function and factors influencing renal activity after radical and partial nephrectomies in the treatment of oncological patients
FIVE KINDS OF IMMORTALITY
Authors: BOGACHOV Andriy
Published: October 2023

The author develops the idea that ancient Greek philosophy begins with attempts of the first theorists, especially Plato, to prove the immortality of the soul. For them, this meant, above all things, justifying that a person cannot escape moral responsibility or punishment for his wrongdoings. The author compares this kind of immortality, or this theory of immortality, to the ancient Greek concept of earthly immortality of the name. If a Greek had not achieved his glory in the creative realm of freedom (in politics, war, sports, knowledge, and arts), he did not get beyond the limits of his bodily existence. The first kind of immortality is also discussed in terms of Pla to’s moral pessimism, while the second kind of immortality is discussed in terms of moral optimism. Both kinds are considered in terms of the philosophical response to the question of a good and happy life. The third kind of immortality is defined by the author as Faustian immortality in the Modern Age. The concept of this kind of immortality is explained in terms of the Faus- tian individual, that is, based on J. W. Goethe’s idea of self-realization of personality through the activities of their native community. This kind of immortality is contrasted with the concept of escapist immortality, described by Russian artists, especially A. S. Pushkin and M. A. Bulgakov, as the greatest achievement of a modern creative person in the conditions of social unfreedom. Lastly, the concept of medial immortality is defined as a postmodern idea that the desired uniqueness of a personality is affirmed by its social acknowledgment via contemporary digital communication means, that is, medial means. The author’s main text contains important references to the Additions placed after the main text. To understand the dialogic nature of the research, Additions should be read alongside the main text, rather than after it.
The first record of Pisolithus arhizus (Sclerodermataceae, Basidiomycota) in Central Asia
Authors:   Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Islomiddinov Z.Sh. , Mustafaev I.M. ,   Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Shirqulova J.P. ,   Department of Biology, Karshi State University, Uzbekistan, Khabibullaev B.S. ,   Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Lim Y.W. ,   School of Biological Sciences and Institute of Microbiology, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Published: October 2023

Pisolithus is a genus of gasteroid mycorrhizal symbionts associated with trees of several families of angiosperms and gymnosperms and distributed almost worldwide. Here we report a new record of Pisolithus arhizus from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the first record of this species in Central Asia. The fruit bodies of P. arhizus were collected in several locations within the city and identified based on morphological characters. The ectomycorrhizal fungus formed symbiotic relationships with Juniperus sp. and Quercus sp. We provide its morphological description and photographs and also discuss our findings in the context of previously known records of this species.
Does Larix polonica (Pinaceae) grow in Ukraine?
Authors:   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Didukh Ya.P. , Chorney I.I. ,   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Boratyński A. ,   Institute of Dendrology, Kornik, Poland, Kish R.Ya. ,   Uzhhorod National University, Transcarpathian Region, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Kucher O.O. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Rozenblit Yu.V. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Tokaryuk A.I. ,   Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Chusova O.O. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: October 2023

Historical aspects of taxonomy of Larix polonica, its distribution and diagnostic characters distinguishing it from L. decidua s. str. and L. sibirica are considered. Morphological characters of cones and ecological and coenotic features of eight larch populations in the Ukrainian Carpathians were studied, and on the basis of a comparative analysis of these signs, the point of view of some taxonomists is supported concerning the proper taxonomic rank of varieties (var.). None of the populations known in Ukraine can be identified as L. decidua var. polonica; instead of that, Ukrainian plants mainly correspond to the characters of L. decidua var. carpatica, while the plantation near the Kedryn Forestry belongs to L. sibirica. At the same time, in artificial plantations (Manyava and Nimchych) we registered specimens that, based on the structure of their cones, can be identified as L. decidua var. polonica, and in plantations of Chudei as L. sibirica. It was established that only two populations, Kedryn and Staryi Plai, confined to the upper limit of the forest (1100–1300 m above sea level) are natural, and others (around 700 m above sea level) are of artificial origin, although in most cases larch recovers well. From an ecological and coenotic point of view, groups with the participation of Larix belong to different syntaxa: Piceion excelsae (ass. Plagiothecio-Piceetum), Abieti-Piceion (ass. Abieti-Piceetum montanum) and Fagion sylvaticae (ass. Dentario glandolosae-Fagetum). According to the EUNIS classification, this biotope should be identified as G:3252 — [Larix decidua] and [Pinus cembra] formations of the dry, inner Carpathian Proprad basin. Taking into account the local distribution and the small size of the two natural populations, Larix decidua s. l. should be included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Проблеми комплексного оцінювання наукового результату
Authors: Маліцький Борис Антонович
Published: October 2023

У статті показано, що оцінювання наукових результатів має ґрунтуватися на визначенні змісту конкретного внеску вченого у світову науку та наукові інновації, а не на маніпуляції кількісними показниками публікаційної активності. Інформаційні системи наукових баз даних доцільно використовувати лише як додаток до якісної експертної оцінки, а також для наукознавчого аналізу окремих проблем розвитку науки. Перехід до змістового якісного оцінювання потребує кардинальної перебудови системи обліку наукових результатів на рівні країни і науково-дослідних організацій через створення відповідних реєстрів наукових досягнень.
SOSIOLOGI DIGITAL: SUATU PARADIGMA BARU DALAM KAJIAN ILMU SOSIAL
Authors: Tendi T
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis article is a description or an overview about the development of digital sociology as part of a contemporary sociology studies. In order to make the article more firmly, the author have searched a lot of data and conducted a study of literature. The world kept turning and growing very fast, if social science studies do not well developed to match the moves, then it will will inevitably be left behind and knowledge is no longer relevant. Therefore, new knowledge contextually relevant to the times become an extremely important point to note. Digital sociology which in recent years have become the talk of the world scholars is one of the new paradigm that needs to be explored by practitioners and social scientists. The contemporary context which is offered by digital sociology is a response to the development of technology and a new life space or called as the cyberspace, which is attracting many people from the real world to be involved in it.AbstrakArtikel ini adalah sebuah deskripsi yang merupakan gambaran mengenai perkembangan sosiologi digital sebagai bagian dari kajian sosiologi kontemporer. Agar tulisan ini lebih ber-nash, maka penulis banyak mencari data dengan melakukan kajian kepustakaan. Dunia ini terus berputar dan berkembang dengan sangat cepat, jika kajian ilmu sosial tidak turut pula dikembangkan untuk menyamai gerak perubahan itu maka pasti akan tertinggal dan pengetahuannya tidak lagi relevan. Karena itu, pengetahuan baru yang konteksnya sesuai dengan zaman menjadi suatu hal yang amat penting untuk diketahui. Sosiologi digital yang beberapa tahun belakangan ini menjadi perbincangan para akademisi dunia merupakan salah satu paradigma baru yang perlu didalami oleh para praktisi dan ilmuwan sosial. Konteks kekinian yang ditawarkan sosiologi digital merupakan jawaban atas berkembangnya teknologi dan suatu ruang kehidupan baru bernama dunia maya yang telah melibatkan banyak orang dari dunia nyata untuk berkecimpung di dalamnya.Pengutipan: Tendi. (2016). Sosiologi Digital: Suatu Paradigma Baru dalam Kajian Ilmu Sosial . SOSIO DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal, 3(2), 2016, 135-146. doi:10.15408/sd.v3i2.5055.Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/sd.v3i2.5055
REAKTUALISASI AWIK-AWIK DALAM MELESTARIKAN SOSIAL BUDAYA MASYARAKAT DESA LANDAH KECAMATAN PRAYA TIMUR KABUPATEN LOMBOK TENGAH
Authors: Irrubai Mohammad Liwa
Published: October 2023

This article aims to explain the results of the re-actualization Awig awig Desa in preserving the social and cultural Desa Landah Kecamatan Praya Timur, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah is done by optimizing the village officials and all elements of society in guarding Awig awig Desa both in the planning process, manufacture, fixing up to supervision. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research subject community leaders, village government and villagers Desa Landah. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The conclusion drawn by the domain analysis. The results showed that Awik-awik Desa Landah as follows: 1) Do not damage trees turi, 2) Non-destructive beans, 3) Do not take water from the stream before getting a turn, and 4) not infringe customs. Reactualization Awig awig Desa in preserving the social and cultural village Landah conducted by Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, Indigenous Leaders, Youth Leaders, Women Leaders, Head of Hamlet or keliang, Chairman of RT, and philter. Furthermore Awig awig Desa disseminated to the general public through village meetings, village meetings, neighborhood meetings, religious events and announcements through panflet.
PERANAN KOPERASI MAHASISWA DALAM MEMBENTUK MENTAL ENTERPRENEURSHIP MAHASISWA
Authors: Thoharudin Munawar
Published: October 2023

This study aimed at determining the role of student’s cooperatives in building the entrepreneurial mentality on the students of Economics Education STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang. The method of the research used was qualitative approach. The data of the research were obtained from two sources namely: Primary data and Secondary data. Data collection techniques used in this study was interviews, observation and documentation. The data collecting instruments used was interview guidelines, field notes and researchers themselves. Data analysis was done through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Based on the results of the research, obtained that: 1) The role of the student’s cooperatives seen from 2 approaches, that are Student’s Cooperative as entrepreneurial education unit trains and educates students in cooperative management as well as train and educate students in developing entrepreneurial potential. 2) The role of student cooperative in building students' entrepreneurial mentality at Kopma on Economics Education of STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang has been appropriate for indicators of entrepreneurial mentality in terms of leadership, task and result oriented, future orientation, creativity, risk-taking and self-confidence.
Zero Waste Lifestyle: Minimalisasi Resiko Bencana dalam Perspektif Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Baduy
Authors: Maharani Adinda
Published: October 2023

Gaya hidup zero waste baru-baru ini mendapatkan perhatian dari masyarakat sebagai gaya hidup positif minim sampah. Konsep zero waste bukan menjadi hal yang baru sebenarnya, terlebih dahulu masyarakat adat sudah menerapkan hal ini sebagai gaya hidup mereka yang berbasis kearifan lokal, salah satunya adalah pada masyarakat adat Baduy. Masyarakat Baduy meyakini bahwa manusia harus bersinergi dengan lingkungan alam sebagai upaya dalam menjalankan adat istiadat dan bentuk pelestarian alam. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode survey dan teknik wawancara untuk menggali bagaimana konsep zero waste yang diterapkan oleh masyarakat Baduy dapat mengurangi risiko bencana berupa penyelamatan lingkungan dari pencemaran tanah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, masyarakat Baduy sudah sejak dahulu menerapkan konsep zero waste sebagai sarana dalam mengharmoniskan kehidupannya dengan lingkungan. Konsep zero waste ini menjadikan sebuah gaya hidup minimalis ditandai dengan bagaimana mereka secara sederhana memanfaatkan alam sebagai sumber penghidupan mereka agar tidak mencemari wilayah mereka. Pengelolaan lingkungan yang dilakukan masyarakat Baduy menjadikan sebuah kearifan lokal berupa gaya hidup berkelanjutan yang dapat mengurangi risiko bencana.
Analisis Kebutuhan Mahasiswa Terhadap Pengembangan E-Modul Praktikum Manajemen UMKM dan Koperasi
Authors: FH Yuliana , Firmansyah Firmansyah , Jaji Jaji
Published: October 2023

Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi dan deskripsi secara mendalam terkait kebutuhan pengembangan e-modul praktikum pada mata kuliah Manajemen UMKM dan Koperasi yang sesuai dengan analisis kebutuhan mahasiswa dan analisis kurikulum. Responden pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Ekonomi FKIP Universitas Sriwijaya yang telah mengambil mata kuliah manajemen UMKM dan koperasi berjumlah 60 orang dan tim dosen pengampu mata kuliah yang berjumlah 3 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa, angket, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, Sebagian besar mahasiswa membutuhkan bahan ajar menarik yang dapat memenuhi karakteristik belajar mahasiswa yang beragam. Selain itu, kegiatan pembelajaran perlu diarahkan pada kegiatan pembelajaran bersifat praktik, karena peranan mata kuliah ini untuk mendukung kegiatan kewirausahaan di program studi. Selanjutnya, hasil analisis kebutuhan ini nantinya akan dijadikan pedoman/acuan bagi peneliti dalam mengembangkan e-modul praktikum Manajemen UMKM dan Koperasi berbasis team based project yang layak untuk dapat digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran baik secara offline maupun online.
A Study on the Occurrence of Hand Dermatitis in Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic due to Enhanced Hand Hygiene
Authors: BS Abhishree , R Kavitha , A Geetha
Published: October 2023

Hand hygiene measures have increased in the general population and amongst the health care workers since the outbreak of the pandemic. However, enhanced hand hygiene can have an adverse effect on the skin barrier leading to the development of hand dermatitis. The aim of the study was to determine the occurrence of occupational-related contact dermatitis among the health care workers. An observational, questionnaire based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 amongst HCWs of a tertiary care hospital. The data were analysed using Microsoft Excel for Windows. The frequency of hand washing had increased to > 5 times in 42% of the HCWs while hand sanitizer usage had increased to >5 times in 95% of them during the pandemic. The duration of glove usage had increased from 3% pre-pandemic to 91 % during the pandemic and majority of them used latex gloves. Symptoms of hand dermatitis in HCWs had increased from 3% pre-pandemic to 84% during the pandemic. Less than 10 % of the study participants moisturised their hands after sanitization. The fact that over 84% of the HCWs developing HD during the pandemic can be attributed to preventive measures to reduce the transmission of the virus. Measures such as use of moisturizers should be recommended to prevent the onset of occupational hand eczema. It is thus imperative to raise awareness of HD in India and intensive measures should be provided.
Analysis of ADRs with Hypokalaemia for Severity, Preventability and Causality in a Tertiary Care Centre in South India
Authors: Nanjundappa Shiva Murthy , K Safeera Alikutty , EV Mabel Kuriakose , Shivanna Basalingappa
Published: October 2023

Hypokalemia is one of the most frequently seen electrolyte disturbances in clinical practice. Various drugs are known to induce hypokalemia, such as furosemide, thiazides, dicloxacillin, ampicillin, etc. The objective of this study is to assess hypokalemia adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for severity, preventability, and causality in a tertiary care centre in the southern part of India. It is a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Data collected at DMWIMS Medical College, India, as per the ongoing pharmacovigilance program of India from November 1st, 2016 to October 30th, 2017 (12 month period) was included for analysis in this study. The SADR form published by the Government of India under the PVPI program was used for collecting the data. In-patients who were on at least one medication and experienced hypokalemia ADR with or without other symptoms or signs were included. Both primary suspected drugs and concomitantly prescribed drugs were analyzed. For the assessment of ADRs, modified Hartwig and Siegel assessment scales and plasma K+ level criteria were used for severity, Schumock and Thornton criteria for preventability, the WHO-UMC scale, and Naranjo's algorithm for causality, respectively. Sixty hypokalemia ADRs were considered for analysis. Both genders were equally affected, with a mean age of 64.28 ± 3.02 years. Four groups of drugs were suspected to cause hypokalemia viz., anti-asthmatics (36.67 %), diuretics (31.67 %), antibiotics (18.33 %), and antidiabetics (13.33 Polypharmacy was reported in 43.33% of cases, with 4.40 ± 01.689 drugs prescribed on average. To summarize, hypokalemia is a preventable ADR and minor variations in serum K+ levels can have a negative impact on patients' outcomes and mortality. FDC of Levosalbutamol with Ipratropium Bromide was the most common causative agent suspected of causing hypokalemia. Elderly patients receiving one or more drugs that are known to alter K+ levels, need close monitoring, and correction of hypokalemia should be done to improve prognosis. Further studies are required to understand the mechanisms involved in DDIs and DDiIs to derive preventive strategies.
Management of captive Passeriformes in eastern Amazonia: the amateur breeder
Authors: Silva Samantha , Braga Brenda , Da Silva Costa Juliane , Da Costa Ribeiro Marília , Lima Cardoso Deise , Gilberto Zangeronimo Márcio , Chaves Baía Júnior Pedro , Anelie de Araújo Guimarães Diva
Published: October 2023

The interactions between avifauna and the environment, including relationships with humans and their role in cultural practices, are part of ethnoornithological studies. The main objective of this study was to describe the ex situ management of passerines by amateur breeders for recreational and commercial purposes in a municipality in the Brazilian Amazon. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 62 farmers who had 279 wild birds belonging to 23 species in captivity. These animals were kept in cages of different sizes. The birds’ diets were obtained from specialized commercial stores and offered daily to the animals according to age group and reproductive stage. The animals were kept in environments with good air flow, and the cages were cleaned, and the water was changed daily. Worming of birds was a routine practice, but infestations and some diseases were noted. Medications for treatment were obtained from local specialized stores. The reproductive management of passerine birds, especially Sporophila angolensis and Sporophila maximiliani, was performed by only three breeders. The results provide relevant empirical knowledge about the ex situ management of passerines, which is part of local cultural habits. However, this study indicates that there may be negative effects of maintaining these birds in captivity, such as the capture of free-ranging wild animals. Socio-educational measures are necessary to improve awareness of the sustainable use of environmental resources and encourage legalized breeding of passerines to help conserve the species. Keywords: wild animals, ethnozoology, ex situ management, birds, Sporophila.
First record of Microvelia albonotata Champion, 1898 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerridae) from a cave in Colombia
Authors: Afanador Edwin Alfonso Arias , Morales Irina , Moreira Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo
Published: October 2023

Microvelia albonotata Champion, 1898 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Gerridae) is a small semiaquatic bug distributed from southeastern Canada to Peru, including the West Indies. Despite this wide range and an easy identification of male specimens, it was recorded for the first time from Colombia only in 2021. Here, we report this species from the country once more, this time based on material collected in a cave in the department of Boyacá.
Mammals from the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar, Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil
Authors: Pommer-Barbosa Raul Afonso , Prestes André Luiz da Cruz , Nascimento Welington da Silva Paula do , Reis Jéssica Fernanda Teodoro , Silva Geovanna Santos da , Souza Claudia Christian Bezerra de , Terassini Flávio Aparecido , Pedersoli Mizael Andrade , Oliveira Marcela Alvares
Published: October 2023

The state of Rondônia harbors 185 of the 399 species of mammals recorded from the Amazon biome, which corresponds to 46.4% of the total number of species. The state is also an important center of diversity and endemism, especially due to the presence of major biogeographical barriers such as the rio Madeira. We employed trap cameras and track surveys to assess the mammal community in the Base de Selva da Polícia Militar in Rondônia state, Brazil. During one year of survey, we recorded 40 species of medium-sized and large mammals, and, in our study, we recorded the highest mammal richness for a locality in Rondônia, which highlights the importance of private protected areas for mammal conservation in the state. Camera-trap records also showed the occurrence of threatened species. Finally, we provide recommendations for additional studies in this region that is threatened by deforestation and expansion of agriculture.
Instytucje ochrony międzynarodowej cudzoziemców w Polsce – rozwiązania polityczne i prawne
Authors:   Politechnika Warszawska, Chrostowska-Malak Katarzyna
Published: October 2023

Institutions of international protection for foreigners in Poland – political and legal solutionsForced migration is a phenomenon affecting various parts of the world. Throughout history, people have been forced to leave their own country due to wars, conflicts, persecution and poverty in search of safety and livelihood. The events of recent years that Poland has been experiencing (including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Poland-Belarus border crisis, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the earlier migration crisis of 2015/2016) have led to changes in the pattern of migration, migration policy, as well as law in this regard. Poland is becoming a destination for an increasing number of refugees. Crises have put to the test Poland’s current migration and refugee policy. It has become apparent that the existing institutional and legal solutions are insufficient. In addition, it is not easy to cooperate and present a united front on the European Union forum in the face of potential threats resulting from successive migration waves. The purpose of this article is to present the institutions dealing with international protection of foreigners in Poland, describe their scope of competence, as well as discuss the need for new solutions. An aspect of particular importance is the ability to correctly identify a given situation and needs in order to grant (or refuse) a specific form of protection accordingly.
The European Union’s Economic Development Strategy and Cooperation with the Countries of Central Asia
Authors:   Amity Univesity, Bharti Mukesh Shankar
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyse the European Union (EU) economic and development cooperation in Central Asia. EU’s economic support to Central Asian countries strengthens its position in this region. Central Asia is a key strategic area for cooperation and the EU seems to have deeper engagement. Moreover, this research highlights the EU’s strategic gear up with Central Asian countries from 2007 to till now. Since the EU launched the Central Asia Strategy in 2007, the objective of this policy is to provide development assistance and establish diplomatic channels in the region. The following research questions rely on, why is Central Asia important to the EU and how does it shape relations with Central Asian countries? And this study relies on qualitative analysis that will be used in this research which addresses the main research problems. Further, the study uses the empirical approach to justify answers to the questions and identify the research outcomes.
Assessment and Forecasting of Metallurgical Enterprises Carbon Footprint in the Sverdlovsk Region
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Starodubets Natalia V. , Belik Irina S. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Nikulina Natalia L. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Alikberova Tamila T. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: October 2023

The achievement of the targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is ensured, among other things, through direct price regulation measures, for the implementation of which a necessary condition is the calculation of the carbon footprint of products. At the same time, carbon footprint targets can be used as driving parameters to set industry targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to provide government support measures for enterprises. The aim of the work is to develop a methodological approach to the use of the «carbon footprint of products» indicator as a parameter for assessing the current and forecast values of greenhouse gas emissions from enterprises in industries that are subject to carbon regulation. The hypothesis of the study is to justify the use of target values of the indicator «carbon footprint of products» for strategic estimates of greenhouse gas emissions in the process of industrial decarbonization. For this purpose, the paper considers the organizational and economic mechanism of the European emissions trading system. A methodical approach to determining the carbon footprint of metallurgical products is described, and calculations of the carbon footprint of metallurgical enterprises in the Sverdlovsk region are performed. Calculations based on average indicators of the carbon intensity of products of Russian metallurgical enterprises showed that the total carbon footprint of the metallurgical sector of the Sverdlovsk region in 2021 is 21.8 million tons of CO2-eq; its target value may be 16.7 million tons of CO2-eq . Differences in values are due to the existing structure of manufactured products and applied technologies. The development of standard metrics for assessing greenhouse gas emissions at the enterprise level, regularly conducting such an assessment and its verification by an independent organization may constitute a preparatory stage that makes it possible to launch a mechanism for trading greenhouse gas emissions at the regional or country level. Additionally, the carbon footprint of products can act as a control parameter while establishing quantitative values for the volume of greenhouse gas emission reductions. The proposed methodological approach can be used by decision makers to shape regional decarbonization policies.
Collateralization of Artificially Inflated Stocks as a Way of Generating Profit – “Clean Cashback”
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Kakaulina Maria O. , Wagner Alexander S. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

The issue of enrichment through artificially inflated stock prices has become especially significant in the past decade due to the increasing number of lawsuits filed against various publicly listed companies. The purpose of this study is to thoroughly examine the income generation process resulting from the collateralization of artificially inflated stocks and to assess the possible profitability of this operation for all parties involved. The research hypothesis is the possibility of an income-generating scheme based on the process of depositing overvalued securities of companies under securities-backed lines of credit offered by financial institutions around the world. The essence of the research procedure is a step-by-step study of two processes: capital round-tripping as a means of stock price inflation, and subsequent pledging of shares for a line of credit, and the application of the DuPont formula to calculate return on investment. The main results indicate that the potential beneficiary's cashback could reach approximately 180% of the initial investment, subject to a four-fold increase in share price. Bank profitability ranges from 28.6% in the worst-case scenario to around 80% in the best case scenario for this credit transaction. The theoretical and practical significance lies in the introduction and definition of the term "Clean Cashback" for scientific research, the visualization of the income generation process, and the development of a methodology to calculate profitability for all participants involved. One additional avenue for future research is examining the stock market's reaction to the collapse of inflated stock prices, considering the time lag before margin calls.
Eating behavior: disorders and how to assess them
Authors: Eliashevich S. O. , Nunes Araukho D. D. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: October 2023

In medicine and psychology, the study of human behavioral responses to various stimuli has more than 100 years. Eating behavior is a special form of interaction between an individual and food, including a complex of unconditioned reflexes and conscious decisions that determines the amount and composition of food eaten under various conditions. The authors undertook an analysis of current data regarding the classification of eating disorders, as well as known methods of diagnostic evaluation.
Adoption of AI in Oncological Imaging: Ethical, Regulatory, and Medical-Legal Challenges
Authors: Ali Marco , Fantesini Arianna , Morcella Marco Tullio , Ibba Simona , D'Anna Gennaro , Fazzini Deborah , Papa Sergio
Published: October 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have shown great promise in oncological imaging, outperforming or matching radiologists in retrospective studies, signifying their potential for advanced screening capabilities. These AI tools offer valuable support to radiologists, assisting them in critical tasks such as prioritizing reporting, early cancer detection, and precise measurements, thereby bolstering clinical decision-making. With the healthcare landscape witnessing a surge in imaging requests and a decline in available radiologists, the integration of AI has become increasingly appealing. By streamlining workflow efficiency and enhancing patient care, AI presents a transformative solution to the challenges faced by oncological imaging practices. Nevertheless, successful AI integration necessitates navigating various ethical, regulatory, and medical-legal challenges. This review endeavors to provide a comprehensive overview of these obstacles, aiming to foster a responsible and effective implementation of AI in oncological imaging.
Novel Strategies Using Sagacious Targeting for Site-Specific Drug Delivery in Breast Cancer Treatment: Clinical Potential and Applications
Authors: Ebrahimnejad Pedram , Mohammadi Zahra , Babaei Amirhossein , Ahmadi Melika , Amirkhanloo Shervin , Asare-Addo Kofi , Nokhodchid Ali
Published: October 2023

For more than a decade, researchers have been working to achieve new strategies and smart targeting drug delivery techniques and technologies to treat breast cancer (BC). Nanotechnology presents a hopeful strategy for targeted drug delivery into the building of new therapeutics using the properties of nanomaterials. Nanoparticles are of high regard in the field of diagnosis and the treatment of cancer. The use of these nanoparticles as an encouraging approach in the treatment of various cancers has drawn the interest of researchers in recent years. In order to achieve the maximum therapeutic effectiveness in the treatment of BC, combination therapy has also been adopted, leading to minimal side effects and thus an enhancement in the quality of life for patients. This review article compares, discusses and criticizes the approaches to treat BC using novel design strategies and smart targeting of site-specific drug delivery systems.
Environment, society and governance: why these issues are important for civil engineering
Authors: Pladaite Milda
Published: October 2023

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework for assessing investment risks is built on ethical considerations, yet its growing influence is causing some concern. Editorial panel member Milda Pladaite says civil engineering firms should positively embrace the opportunities it presents.
Innovative design of a suspended large-span exhibition hall roof in Wuzhen, China
Authors: Zhang Zhun , Yuan Philip , Huang Tao , Wang Rui , Han Li
Published: October 2023

The 2019 Light of Internet Expo main exhibition hall in Wuzhen, China has an innovative roof system combining beam strings, multi-span suspended beams and redundant wind-resisting cables, covering an area of 90 m × 211 m. The suspended 200 mm deep beams form an undulating roof of 35.5 m to 48 m in span length. The novel design, which efficiently combines architectural aesthetics and structural force flow, needed to be completed and built in just 7 months for the exhibition. This paper focuses on structural design issues such as form finding, shape optimisation and structural analysis.
Discussion: Evaluation of sediment management strategies for Tarbela reservoir
Authors: Roca Marta , Petkovsek Gregor
Published: October 2023

We are discussing the paper ‘Evaluation of sediment management strategies for Tarbela reservoir’ providing some additional information, based on our studies.
South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport Position Statement on CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Authors: Pillay Lervasen , Janse van Rensburg Dina Christa , Swart Jeroen , Hendricks Sharief , Thompson Craig , Tabane Carl , Kirby Jo-Anne , Zondi Phathokuhle , Rotunno Adrian , Bayever David
Published: October 2023

Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have become easily available to athletes over the years. Using these substances may inadvertently expose an athlete to the possibility of an adverse analytical finding (a ”positive” test) and a sanction. Athletes need to understand the risk of an antidoping rule violation or adverse analytical finding should these products be used, especially if no therapeutic use exemption exists. This position statement attempts to clarify the use of CBD and THC and their associated risks with Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) in the athletic population. The South African Sports Medicine Association supports this position statement.
Краткосрочное прогнозирование активной мощности энергосистемы Республики Таджикистан с использованием нейронных сетей
Authors: Вялкова Светлана Александровна , Надтока Иван Иванович , Махмадджонов Фируз Додарджонович
Published: October 2023

Введение. Проанализированы графики среднесуточных значений активной мощности и температуры воздуха энергосистемы Республики Таджикистан за 2020 и 2021 гг. Исследованы взаимосвязи активной мощности с температурой воздуха в нормальных режимах работы энергосистемы.

Цели и задачи. Для повышения качества диспетчерского управления и планирования балансов мощности разработана новая модель краткосрочного прогнозирования электропотребления.

Методы и результаты. Предложена математическая модель для краткосрочного прогнозирования суточных графиков активной мощности энергосистемы с учетом температуры воздуха на основе нейронной сети с долгосрочной памятью LSTM. Представленный вариант модели позволил найти зависимость между активной мощностью и температурой воздуха при помощи особой разновидности архитектуры. Выполнено прогнозирование суточных графиков активной мощности.

Заключение. Результаты тестирования разработанной прогнозной модели в течение месяца для августа 2020 и 2021 гг. показали, что абсолютные процентные ошибки не превышают 3,5 %.
Giftedness and mathematics education: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: ARI Ayşe Arzu , DEMİR Barış , ÇAKIR Ebru
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the articles written in the field of mathematics related to gifted students. Bibliometric analysis is the numerical examination of publications produced in a specific field and in a limited period and the relationships between these publications. The analysis included 104 research articles published in Turkish journals between 2010 and 2023 and accessed by searching Google Scholar, Dergipark and ULAKBIM databases. It is seen that the majority of the articles were written in 2020 (f: 18) and in Turkish (74%). A total of 52 articles by authors from 52 different institutions were found, and most of these articles belonged to MoNE teachers (f: 59, 27%). It was also found that the articles in this field were published in 69 different journals and the journals that published the most articles were "Turkish Journal of Gifted Intelligence" (5%) and "Journal of Gifted Education and Creavity" (5%). A total of 165 authors' publications on giftedness and mathematics were found and the authors who published the most were Avni Yıldız (f: 5) and Serdal Baltacı (f: 5). A total of 1244 words were used in the titles of the published articles and the words "gifted" (f: 57), "gifted" (f: 52), "students" (f: 41), "mathematics" (f: 37), "problem" (f: 31) were prominent. In the articles, 240 different keywords were used; "gifted students" (f: 18), "gifted students" (f: 16), "gifted students" (f: 12) and "problem solving" (f: 10) were the most preferred keywords. In 67% of the studies, fewer than 100 people were studied and the sample of students (f: 81, 78%) was preferred more. When the articles in the field of giftedness and mathematics were analyzed in terms of their purposes, "problem solving" (f: 24) and "STEM" (f: 13) came to the fore. In addition, 51 different scales were used in the analyzed articles and the most preferred scales were "Problem Solving Inventory (Heppner & Petersen, 1982)" (f: 4, 8%) and "Learning Styles Inventory (Kolb, 1984)" (f: 3, 6%). A total of 3364 different sources were cited in 104 articles; the most cited source in the field of giftedness was "Education of the Gifted and Talented (Davis G. A. & Rimm S.B., 1998)" (f: 16).
Cell lysis and immunoblotting v1
Authors: Hickey Kelsey , Sharan Swarup Sharan , JW Harper
Published: October 2023

This is cell lysis and immunoblotting protocol.
Gene editing of YIPF3, YIPF4, CALCOCO1, FIP200, and ATG7 in HEK293 and HeLa cells V2 v1
Authors: JW Harper , Hickey Kelsey , not provided sharan_swarup
Published: October 2023

This protocol describes the creation of YIPF3, YIPF4, FIP200, CALCOCO1, and ATG7 knockout cell lines in HEK293 and HeLa cells using CRISPR-Cas9.
mCherry-YIPF4 Immunoprecipitation V2 v1
Authors: Hickey Kelsey , Sharan Swarup Sharan , JW Harper
Published: October 2023

This protocol is for immunoprecipitating an mcherry tagged Golgi protein- YIPF4, and probing for ATG8 interactions.
How to 19F MRI: Supplemental protocol v1
Authors: Maxouri Olga
Published: October 2023

This protocol is intended as a general guideline for in vivo 19F MRI experiments on a 7T Bruker system and ParaVision 6.0.1 software. Specific sequence parameters depend on the intended application and the imaging agent used.
Strengthening Banuroja Multicultural Social Integration from Social Conflict Threats Socio-Cultural Ethnographic Study in Gorontalo
Authors: Noe Wahyudin , Saepudin Epin , Efendy Irwan , Djumat Irwan
Published: October 2023

This research was motivated by the researcher’s anxiety about the nation’s problems that seem to never end from social conflicts related to ethnicity and religion, because of the attitude of sectoral egoism and intolerance towards diversity. The people of Banuroja are very aware of the impact of risks if social conflict befalls their citizens. This can happen due to a lack of understanding in accepting diversity as a necessity. Their critical readiness has been built very strongly, where seeing diversity is not a threat to people's lives. Therefore, it is important to strengthen social integration in multicultural societies as practiced by the Banuroja community. This study aims to describe the efforts of the Banuroja multicultural community in strengthening social integration in order to avoid the threat of conflict in their communities. This research used a qualitative approach with ethnographic study methods. The results showed that strengthening social integration in the multicultural society of Banuroja was carried out through (1) Strengthening tolerance in the midst of community diversity; 2) Prevent the emergence of sectoral egoism and foster an attitude of solidarity; and 3) Strengthening the role of community leaders as unifier from the threat of social conflict.