bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gradism and Cladism in Teaching in a Foucaultian Analysis
Authors: Chelala Ana Laura Pantoja , Vieira Eduardo Paiva de Pontes , Chaves Silvia Nogueira
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT The analytical course of this text is directed to the spaces of knowledge constitution and glimpses power relations that problematize issues related to biological classification systems and teaching, aiming to make visible the instances in which Evolutionary Systematics can represent a discontinuity concerning the Linean Systematics. At the same time, the phylogenetic discourse is positioned as the most adequate knowledge for the establishment of evolutionary relationships, however, in teaching spaces it suffers interdictions, which allows us to suppose that teacher training does not satisfactorily deal with the dynamics of some scientific constructions. Thus, the production of scientific knowledge goes beyond the simple acceptance of truth.
CLINICAL ACUTE PRESENTATION OF LUMBAR FACET JOINT GANGLIA WITH BILATERAL SCIATICA
Authors: Castro Carla Olim , Barros André , Lança Nuno , Barroso Luís , Cannas João , Mineiro Jorge
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT Facet joint ganglia are benign cystic lesions located adjacent to a facet joint. The majority is asymptomatic. However, can cause important low-back pain and radiculopathy. Neurogenic deficit, claudication, and cauda equina syndrome have also been reported. The authors report two cases of acute low back pain with bilateral sciatica, dorsal foot dysesthesia, and hallux dorsiflexion/extension deficit, due to the presence of encapsulated cysts adjacent to the facet joints causing a significant reduction of the spinal canal. Urgent surgical decompression was performed in both patients with an uneventful recovery. Symptomatic facet joint ganglia is a highly unusual cause of back pain, although it can present with acute onset of bilateral sciatica and canal stenosis requiring urgent surgical decompression. This paper highlights facet joint synovial as a differential diagnosis of lumbar pain and describes two different surgical approaches with good outcomes. Level of Evidence IV; Case Series.
Experiences and Needs of Special Education Support Center Teachers Regarding Selection of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Jang Hyo-Mi , Jeon Byung-Un , Bak Seon-Hwa , Lee Won-Kyoung
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to present what systematic supports special education
teachers demand with reference to evaluation, diagnosis, and selection of students with severe
and multiple disabilities as well as the actual administration at Special Education Support
Centers. It has been due to the partial revision of Enforcement Decree of Act on special
education for persons with disabilities, etc., and therefore the establishment of an additional
clause to include severe and multiple disabilities as one of the criteria for Article 15 of
the Act. Qualitative methodologies were used for this research, conducting individual
interviews of five special education teachers who had experiences in administering assessments
and evaluations of students with severe and multiple disabilities in order to determine their
special educational needs. The transcribed data of the interviews were then analyzed with
the constant comparative analysis. The research findings were categorized into 4 categories,
9 subcategories, and 19 semantic units, the 4 categories being 1) awareness and experiences
of special education teachers in relation to severe and multiple disabilities, 2) the process
and actual administration of evaluation and diagnosis of the disabilities at Special Education
Support Centers, 3) challenges in evaluation and diagnosis of students with severe and multiple
disabilities, and 4) systematic supports that special education teachers demand to overcome the challenges. In conclusion, in the process of evaluating and diagnosing students with
severe and multiple disabilities, special education teachers deal with various challenges such
as ambiguity of legal requirements for diagnosis and selection, lack of awareness in teachers
about the legal selection criteria for the students, and the absence of clear guidelines. Therefore,
they strongly demand administrative and financial supports that are more practical.
Experience of Aging in Elderly Workers with Developmental Disabilities and the Meaning of Work as a Strategy for Aging: A Theoretical Approach from the Perspectives of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Kim Sohyeon , Kim Daegyu , Kim Hyunjin
Published: November 2023

This study examines the experiences of aging and Work life among elderly individuals
with developmental disabilities and analyzes the meaning of employment and support
measures as strategies for addressing their aging process. To achieve this, in-depth
interviews were conducted with employed individuals with developmental disabilities
aged 40 and above, as well as with families of elderly individuals with developmental
disabilities. The research findings reveal the following key elements: as causal conditions,
the phenomenon of aging in individuals with developmental disabilities; as contextual
conditions, the social realities perceived by elderly individuals with developmental
disabilities; as the central phenomenon, perceptions regarding aging among individuals
with developmental disabilities; as intervening conditions, responses to the aging process
in individuals with developmental disabilities; as strategies for action/interaction, coping
mechanisms for aging among individuals with developmental disabilities; and as outcomes,
changes resulting from the Work life of elderly individuals with developmental disabilities
and their demands for support in achieving a stable life in old age. The derived categories
were structured and examined in relation to the conditions and categories using the paradigm analysis framework of grounded theory. Based on these findings, policy
implications and recommendations for practice are suggested to promote a stable and
fulfilling life in old age for individuals with developmental disabilities, drawing on the
foundations of grounded theory literature.
Acute pancreatitis: A rare cause of ogilvie syndrome
Authors: Maroua Michouar , Abderrahmane Jallouli , Oussama Nacir , Fatima Ezzahra Lairani , Adil Ait Errami , Sofia Oubaha , Zouhour Samlani , Khadija Krati
Published: November 2023

Acute colonic pseudoocclusion or Ogilvie syndrome is an acute expansion of the previously healthy colon, occurring in the absence of an obstructive lesion. Pathological circumstances such as pancreatitis or neuroleptic medication have been recognized as predisposing. The incidence of this digestive complication varies from 0.5% to 1%. The aim of our work is to recall, through a case of acute colon pseudo-obstruction in a patient with acute pancreatitis, the clinical and paraclinical data of this syndrome and its physiopathological bases, as well as its therapeutic management. The clinical picture was characteristic of our patient: significant abdominal meteorism. The abdominal scan showed an enormous colonic dilation without mechanical obstacles. The evolution was favourable after colonoscopic exsufflation. Ogilvie syndrome is a rare occurrence that can lead, without effective treatment, to cecal perforation with a poor prognosis. It is, therefore, necessary to establish the diagnosis early and especially to carry out strict radiological surveillance after the implementation of medical treatment, in which colonoscopy is a valuable contribution.
Digital Transformation as Collective Social Action
Authors: Tana Silviana ,   The Australian National University, Breidbach Christoph F. ,   The University of Queensland, Burton-Jones Andrew ,   The University of Queensland
Published: November 2023

Digital technologies are reshaping both organizations and our lives as members of society. The
resulting changes are often referred to as “digital transformation” (DT)—a concept that has proven
difficult to define and explain theoretically. This is especially true because the nature and scope of
DT is evolving beyond clearly defined organizational boundaries. Today, information technology
(IT) is becoming increasingly accessible and relevant for many more members of society, creating
the potential for previously unseen transformations beyond organizations. Accordingly, new
theoretical lenses are needed to explain how a broader set of social actors instigate and are affected
by transformative change induced by IT. We conceptualize DT as collective social action, a novel
lens that aims to expand the focus of DT research beyond organizations as its unit of analysis, with
a complementary perspective centered on social actors, their actions, and their impact. We delineate
a typology of digital transformation as collective social action that considers the locus of
transformation (what?), types of social actor(s) (who?), and the underlying mechanisms (how?).
Collectively, the four ideal types constitute a new theory to help apprehend, explain, and predict how
DT as collective social action occurs within and outside formally defined organizational boundaries.
FALSIFIED ELEMENTS OF THE 1935 CRIMINAL CASE OF THE PRIEST OF THE CHERNIHIV DIOCESE, GEORGY MYKHAILOVYCH KONOSHEVICH
Authors:   T. G. Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Collegium», Chernihiv, Ukraine, Hromova Viktoriya
Published: November 2023

The article provides basic biographical information about the life and activities of the priest Georgy Mykhailovych Konoshevich. The illegal punishment served by him in 1932 was analyzed. The main source base of the research is the materials of the criminal case of the priest in 1935. The events covered in the criminal case took place in the territory of the Chernihiv region in the 1920s and 1930s. It was during this period that the clergy suffered from constant restrictions and persecution by the Soviet authorities. It should be noted that in the specified period there were changes in the administrative and territorial boundaries of Chernihiv Oblast. In particular, from the end of the XIX century. Until 1923, in the geographical names we indicate Novgorod-Siversky District of Chernihiv Province, from 1923 to 1932 we use Novgorod-Siverskyi, later Glukhivsky District of Chernihiv Province, and from 1932 Novgorod-Siversky District of Chernihiv Region. The historical value of the above case is that the original criminal case was lost. In connection with the beginning of the open armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the building where the archive was stored was completely destroyed. Currently, we have kept scanned copies of the case, which were made long before the beginning of the aggression. We are publishing the case materials for the first time. In order to establish the priest’s biographical data and identify all the fabricated elements, we used: phenomenological, biographical approaches and a critical method of analysis. The article presents information about the work of researchers who studied similar criminal cases. The priest’s biographical data was established using the analysis of the arrested person’s questionnaire. It was not possible to establish only the year of the priest’s death, since after his imprisonment his further fate was not covered in historical sources. The main attention in the article is given to the protocols of interrogations of witnesses and the priest, as well as quotes from the protocols. In the study, scientifically substantiated elements of falsification of the case are given. A comparative analysis of the defendant’s signature at the beginning of the case and in the interrogation protocol was conducted, which may indicate the fact of possible use of physical or psychological pressure by NKVD employees. The article quotes from the cassation appeal of the defendant, in which he gave full explanations regarding his actions and the testimony of fellow villagers. In the conclusions, we note that the case is completely fabricated, and the long prison term is unjustified and caused by religious persecution.
Relationship between free circulating DNA levels, ejection fraction and brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with chronic heart failure: prospective observational study
Authors: Kolesnikova Elena V. , Myachina Olga V. , Pashkov Alexander N.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is one of the most serious problems in cardiovascular diseases, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment. The search for new laboratory markers of CHF can improve the accuracy of diagnosis and identify the severity of the patients condition.
AIM: Our aim was to study the relationship between the levels of free-circulating DNA (cfDNA) and brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the blood plasma of patients suffering from CHF with ejection fraction (EF), to investigate the relationship between these laboratory markers, and to evaluate the dynamics of changes in the studied parameters against the background of drug therapy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 67 patients of both sexes with a diagnosis of CHF, verified by clinical and functional methods. 23 people without established chronic diseases formed the control group. At the stage of inclusion in the study, all patients underwent: physical examination, general blood test, biochemical blood test with determination of lipid profile, glucose, creatinine, NT-proBNP and cfDNA levels, as well as electrocardiography (ECG), electrocardiography (ECHO-CG), radiography of organs chest, ultrasound of the abdominal organs, 6-minute walk test. The level of cfDNA was determined using the method of P.P. Laktionov, S.N. Tamkovich, E.Yu. Rykova (2005). Repeated blood sampling with assessment of cfDNA and NT-proBNP levels was carried out in the group of patients with reduced ejection fraction 57 months from the start of treatment/correction of previous therapy.
RESULTS: The study revealed significant differences in the levels of cfDNA in the blood plasma in patients with different EF (less than 40%, 4049%, 50% or more). At the same time, an inverse relationship was established between cfDNA indicators and EF, as well as between the level of NT-proBNP and EF, that is, a progressive decrease in myocardial contractility is accompanied by a combined increase in the levels of the studied markers in the blood, reflecting the severity of the patients condition. In addition, the positive effect of drug therapy on cfDNA and NT-proBNP levels in the group of patients with EF 40% has been proven.
CONCLUSION: The identified patterns make it possible to consider the level of cfDNA in blood plasma as a potential biomarker of CHF, and also to use it for dynamic monitoring of patients.
Historical Wisdom: Data Analysis and Reimagining in Anti-Oppressive Research Methodologies
Authors: McMullin Juliet , Cheney Ann , Milanovich Sean , Salgado Sherri , Shumway Kendall , Andrews Julie , Hughes Regina , Rodriguez Katheryn , Vann Thornton Luella , McGuire Laurette , Kelly Wyatt , Espinoza Veronica , John Jonell , Wisespirit Jackie
Published: November 2023

Using anti-oppressive methodologies, the Chihuum Piiuywmk Inach/Gathering of Good Minds (CPI/GoGM) project reimagined inclusive pathways for data analysis in health equity Community Engaged Research (CER). Transformations in CER methodologies that decenter colonial and institutional systems of oppression and center Indigenous epistemologies are on the rise. There is, however, a paucity of guidance on data analysis in CER. The CPI/GoGM’s historical trauma project is a grounded demonstration of inclusion and building relational research spaces that support Indigenous epistemologies. Community inclusion in data analysis is an intervention and next step for equity in CER and a call for epistemic justice. 
COVID-19 and New Mexico Daily Newspaper Coverage of Native American Government Elected Leaders
Authors: Hickman John
Published: November 2023

This empirical content analysis of news coverage by New Mexico’s largest-circulation daily newspapers of Native American leaders before and during the Covid-19pandemic – a total of 1,314 articles – reveals stark disproportionality. Six of the eight dailies increased news coverage of the Navajo Nation president, with the statewide-circulation Albuquerque Journal stepping up its efforts dramatically. Arguably, the state’s Apache presidents and Pueblo governors were subjected to erasure via denial of difference, as the voice of the Navajo Nation president was effectively substituted for those of his Apache and Pueblo counterparts. Recommendations are offered to reduce the problem.
Creating Joy: Connecting Your Tribal Background to Your Research Studies
Authors: Rieth Benjamin (Iwapew)
Published: November 2023

Research is personal, as it is something one devotes much time toward. Due to the personal nature of research, one’s identities can be intertwined in this work. Being Indigenous and connecting with my own sense of belonging, I thought it was fitting to use an Indigenous research paradigm from an Anishinaabe perspective to guide my research for my dissertation. Throughout this journey, I found something that created a spark within me that has connected me even closer to my studies, my tribal background, and my work in student affairs. Throughout this reflection, I will walk you through my journey and the process of how I indigenized my research.
Indigenous Methodologies of Care and Movement
Authors: Daigle Michelle
Published: November 2023

In this essay, I examine how research methodologies can draw from Indigenous peoples’ care work and mobilities to contribute towards Indigenous futurities. I draw on stories of my own research trajectory, that has been shaped by the support of Mushkegowuk women, and bring them into dialogue with Indigenous feminist theorizations of futurities, relationalities, care ethics and movement. I examine how methodologies of care can act as extensions of relations of care, and in the process, activate the complexities and expansiveness of Indigenous community, or what I call Indigenous relational geographies, through movement across lands and waters. I reflect on how Indigenous movement is learned and embodied through relations with the non-human world by grounding my discussion in the significance of water relations in the muskegs in so-called northern Ontario Canada and how they have helped me understand Mushkegowuk kinship relations as rippling out in and beyond that region. Overall, I am interested in how mobile relations of care evoke full and fluid conceptions of Indigenous kinship that exceed colonial spatialities, and end by considering how these relationships are crucial in shaping the visions and material relations of Indigenous and anti-colonial futurities moving forward.   
The Ghost Dancers
Authors: Fatzinger Amy S.
Published: November 2023

Book review
Paternalism to Partnership: The Administration of Indian Affairs, 1786–2021
Authors: Hauptman Laurence M.
Published: November 2023

Book review
Power Balance: Increasing Leverage in Negotiations with Federal and State Governments—Lessons Learned from the Native American Experience
Authors: Page Christopher M.
Published: November 2023

Book review
Caring for Veterans with Toxic Exposures: Veteran Exposure Assessment Screening and Evaluation (VET-EASE) Toolkit
Authors: Toczylowski Damon , Treyball Mona Pearl , Letvak Susan , Jensen Penny Kaye
Published: November 2023

As millions of Veterans and Service Members seek care in the community, it is important to understand the needs of this vulnerable population regarding occupational expo­sures. Inadequate preparedness to recognize and treat service-related/suspected medical complications is an issue among clinical providers that needs urgent attention.
Concise review on anti-diabetic agents: Traditional to modern
Authors: Dave Nikunj N , Shah Janvi P , Khodakiya Akruti S
Published: November 2023

Diabetes is one of the major challenging diseases as it is associated with other health complications including Atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels), Heart diseases, Neuropathy (nerve damage in limbs), and Hypertension (high blood pressure). Its prevalence has been precarious since the last decade. Researchers have been trying hard to find the best remedy for diabetes since the last century and have developed a whole range of drugs of various chemical classes to control the mortality rate. Antidiabetic drugs synthesized during the last century are classified into three stages in the present review article and certain examples with their structure, mode of action, and applications are briefly discussed in the article. The future aspect, drug of choice, and success rate have been discussed as well.
Nomenclatura y formulación de compuestos inorgánicos
Authors:   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, López Solera María Isabel , Villaseñor Camacho Elena , Antiñolo García Antonio Fermín
Published: November 2023

Este libro recoge un resumen de las actualizaciones de la IUPAC de 2005 para la nomenclatura de sustancias inorgánicas, con el objetivo de simplificar el número de nombres aceptables para cada sustancia y heterogeneizar la enseñanza de dicha nomenclatura en los centros de enseñanza.
Impact of Blanching Treatments on the Physicochemical Qualities of Kinnow Peel Powder and its Utilization for Cupcake Formulation
Authors: Kalyani Kashagoni , Bhati Dashrath , . Harendra , Maurya Deepak , Tyagi Dinesh Baboo
Published: November 2023

Background: This study aims to determine the effects of blanching on the physicochemical characteristics of kinnow peel powder (KPP) and its suitability for cupcake formulation. Methods: The kinnow peels (KPs) were divided into five groups according to different blanching times at 95±5°C: 0 minutes (control), 2 minutes (T1), 4 minutes (T2), 6 minutes (T3) and 8 minutes (T4). All the blanched and control KPPs were examined for functional properties and proximate and organoleptic attributes. Result: The findings revealed that an increased blanching time affected the functional properties of KPP and varied significantly at a 5% significance level. The titratable acidity was reduced, with T4 exhibiting the lowest value (1.03±0.010). However, with the increased blanching time, the pH, bulk density, water absorption index and oil absorption capacity were also increased and reported as 6.32, 7.05 g/cc, 4.98 gm/gm and 2.04 gm/gm, respectively. The maximum protein content was observed in T4 (7.11 gm/100 gm) and its minimum values were recorded in crude fat (1.07±0.010 gm/100 gm), crude fibre (7.15±0.030 gm/100 gm), total mineral (3.54±0.035 gm/100 gm) and carbohydrates (70.79±0.11 gm/100 gm). An increase in the blanching time positively impacted the organoleptic attributes and reduced the bitter taste of the KPP (T4), boosting the overall acceptability of KPP. Hence, T4 was selected in cupcake formulation at 0% (TCC0), 10% (TCC1), 20% (TCC2), 30% (TCC3) and 40% (TCC4). It was noted that TCC2 might be used for cupcake formulation at the industrial level.
A New Locality of Recently Described New Species Pancratium telanganense (Amaryllidaceae) from Central India
Authors: Shaikh Mujaffar , Tiwari Arjun Prasad , Shukla Achuta Nand , Sikarwar Ram Lakhan Singh
Published: November 2023

Pancratium telanganense Sadas. (Amaryllidaceae), a recently described new species from Mahabubnagar district of the Telangana state, India is reported here a new locality from Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
Rediscovery of Senecio kundaicus (Asteraceae), a Critically Endangered and Stenoendemic Species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India
Authors: Premkumar M. , Karthik B. , Murugesan M. , Manikandan R.
Published: November 2023

Senecio kundaicus C.E.C. Fisch. (Asteraceae), a critically endangered and stenoendemic species has been rediscovered from Mukurthi National Park, a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India, after its type collection from Kundahs in Nilgiris by P.V. Mayuranathan in 1928, after a gap of 93 years. Nomenclature, detailed description, threat status and photo plate of the species are provided here for its easy identification.
The Family Smilacaceae in Assam, India
Authors: Baruah Sanjib , Gogoi Padmeshawar , Borthakur Sachin Kumar
Published: November 2023

The paper deals with 11 taxa of Smilax L. and one species of Heterosmilax Kunth under the family Smilacaceae from Assam. Smilax lanceifolia Roxb., S. aspericaulis Wall. ex A.DC., S. ocreata A.DC., and S. zeylanica L. constitute additions to the flora of Assam. Detailed taxonomic accounts, photographs and ethnobotanical notes are provided for the spices recorded.
Richardia Scabra L. (Rubiaceae): A New Angiospermic Record For The Flora Of Western Himalaya, India
Authors: Ahmed Mushtaq , Dhiman Manjul , Singh Bagri Ajendra
Published: November 2023

In present study Richardia scabra L. was found as a new distribution record to the state Jammu and Kashmir, Western Himalaya, India.Â R. scabra L. is a terrestrial herb commonly known as â€˜Rough Mexican cloverâ€™, also called â€˜Florida pusleyâ€™ belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
In-Silico Mining and Characterization of EST-SSRs for the Genetic Diversity Analysis of Lemon
Authors: Kalita Barsha , Roy Abhijeet , Lakshmi P. T. V.
Published: November 2023

One of the economically important plants of the family of Rutaceae, Citrus limon L. Osbeck also known as lemon exists as different varieties of which many are indigenous to our country. Therefore, to assess the diversity or the genetic variations among the lemon varieties, the development of molecular markers is necessitated. Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) are small region of expressed DNA sequences of a genome which are highly conserved across species and are co-dominant in nature by having Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) unlike RAPD and AFLP which are dominant. Hence, this study was taken up for mining and characterizing SSR markers from the publically available EST data. The ESTs downloaded from NCBI database were mined for SSRs using MISA followed by primer designing using Primer3. Functional domains and GO analysis were performed on Blast2GO and primer-BLAST was done to check the suitability of the primers flanking the SSR regions. Total 1505 sequences were retrieved from NCBI database which after initial clean up filtered 1406 sequences containing 59 contigs and 1347 singletons. Total 80 SSRs were identified with frequency of 1SSR/Kb to be 8.27 of the total sequences examined. The 76 SSR containing EST sequences were functionally annotated, which resulted in 20 annotated ESTs and 22 ESTs having IPR (PFAM) domains. Successful primer pairs were designed for these EST-SSRs and out of these, 33 sequences having >200bp products were sorted of which 26 were optimised further and finally 12 primer pairs gave successful primer-BLAST results without any mismatch with two other citrus species. Thus, the findings gave an insight on the distribution and frequency of SSR in the ESTs of lemon. In the future, the usage of these functional molecular markers may further assist to explore the genetic diversity analysis of different lemon varieties.
Phytochemical Analysis and Anticancer Activity of Gracilaria tenuistipitata C.F.Chang & B.-M.xia against Breast Cancer MCF- 7 Cells
Authors: Vivek S. , Aron Santhosh Kumar Y. , Palanisamy M.
Published: November 2023

The marine algae Gracilaria tenuistipitata was collected from the backwater area of the Kakinada coast, Andhra Pradesh, India. The main objective of this study is to determine the preliminary phytochemicals and anti-cancer activity of red seaweed. The anticancer activity was examined in ethyl acetate extract using a 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay against the breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Seven compounds were identified in the ethylacetate extract of G. tenuistipitata and the major components were Oleic Acid, Phytol, and Squalene, which were found to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti -inflammatory, antitumor, and cancer preventive properties. The results of this research indicated that the ethylacetate extract of G. tenuistipitata could be the source for anti-cancerous potential against breast cancer cells.
Algal diversity in riparian lentic habitats of Brahmaputra valley
Authors: Pratim Baruah Partha , Bhattacharjee Shaswatee , Nath Soumin , Boruah Bishmita , Kalita Himamani
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was performed to enumerate the freshwater algal diversity in riverine lentic waterbodies of Brahmaputra valley. A total of 194 algal taxa were documented belonging to Charophyta (61), Chlorophyta (49), Euglenozoa (43), Bacillariophyta (22), Cyanobacteria (12), Ochrophyta (4) and Miozoa (3) respectively. Among these 109 taxa were found to be newly reported from Assam. Members of desmidiaceae were dominant with 49 species under 11 genera and Cosmarium was the dominant among them with 23 species.
An ethnobotanical survey of useful wild plants in Dzongri-Goecha La, Sikkim, India
Authors: Lahiri Subhajit , Sekhar Dash Sudhansu
Published: November 2023

The paper deals with a review of 62 different uses of 78 plant species belonging to 32 families for the treatment of 32 major ailments among rural communities of Sikkim Himalaya. During the different exploration of plants in Dzongri-Goche La region of Sikkim Himalaya, the different traditional uses association with the plants were collected from selected informants and also from published literatures. The traditional uses pattern, parts used for, mode of preparation and administration of doses were reviewed and documented.
Narrativas amazônicas
Authors: Vilaronga Carla Ariela Rios , Mendonça Carla Andréa Sampaio
Published: November 2023

Introdução/Objetivo: Perante as repentinas transformações ocorridas no ambiente educacional decorrente da COVID-19, o artigo propõe analisar, por meio das narrativas de história de vida, trajetórias acadêmicas vivenciadas em tempos de pandemia por licenciandos com deficiência, de uma universidade pública do estado do Amazonas, e, assim, tecer um olhar analítico sobre esse trajeto formativo. Método: Participaram do estudo 04 (quatro) licenciandos com deficiência que cursam suas graduações na universidade pública em questão. Optou-se por trabalhar com a história de vida dos sujeitos pesquisados, por compreender que esse método possibilita um momento de escuta aos colaboradores/protagonista do estudo. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizadas as entrevistas abertas. Resultados/Conclusões: Diante das experiências acadêmicas relatadas pelos licenciandos amazônicos com deficiência, evidenciou-se como aspectos positivos: a assistência pedagógica dada pelos tutores, o acesso a ferramentas tecnológicas que intensificam o aprendizado desses instrumentos, questões relativas ao não deslocamento entre a casa e universidade, o manejo do tempo e a participação da família. Como pontos negativos sobressaem nas narrativas: a qualidade da conexão de internet no Amazonas, as experiências traumáticas vivenciadas na “crise do oxigênio” combinado com a escassez de ações por parte da universidade para mobilização de estratégias de proteção da saúde mental, ausência de redes de assistência e de estratégias para subsidiar o ensino remoto no contexto amazônico, dentre outros.
Magnetic structures and correlated physical properties in antiperovskites
Authors: Deng Sihao , Wang Hongde , He Lunhua , Wang Cong
Published: November 2023

Compounds with perovskite structures have become one of the focuses in both materials science and condensed matter physics because of their fascinating physical properties and potential functionalities correlated to magnetic structures. However, the understanding of the intriguing physical properties is still at an exploratory stage. Herein, owing to the magnetic frustration prompted by Mn6N or Mn6C octahedra, the abounding magnetic structures of antiperovskites, including collinear antiferromagnetic, collinear ferromagnetic, collinear ferrimagnetic, non-collinear magnetic, and non-coplanar magnetic spin configurations, are systematically introduced through the updated coverage. In addition, owing to the “spin-lattice-charge” coupling of antiperovskites, a large number of physical properties, such as anomalous thermal expansion, giant magnetoresistance, anomalous Hall effect, piezomagnetic/baromagnetic effects, magnetocaloric effect, barocaloric effect, etc ., are summarized by combining the discussions of the determined magnetic structures. This review aims to clarify the current research progress in this field, focusing on the relationship between the magnetic structures and the correlated physical properties, and provides the conclusion and outlook on further performance optimization and mechanism exploration in antiperovskites.
Influence of hydrogel and porous scaffold on the magnetic thermal property and anticancer effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles
Authors: Wang Man , Sun Rui , Chen Huajian , Liu Xiaohan , Yoshitomi Toru , Takeguchi Masaki , Kawazoe Naoki , Yang Yingnan , Chen Guoping
Published: November 2023

Magnetic hyperthermia uses magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for conversion of magnetic energy into thermal energy under an alternating magnetic field (AMF) to increase local temperature for ablation of cancer cells. The magnetic thermal capacity of MNPs not only depends on the intrinsic properties of MNPs but is also affected by the microenvironmental matrices surrounding the MNPs. In this study, the influence of agarose hydrogels and gelatin porous scaffolds on the magnetic thermal property and anticancer effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were investigated with a comparison to free Fe3O4 NPs. Flower-like Fe3O4 NPs were synthesized and embedded in agarose hydrogels and gelatin porous scaffolds. Under AMF irradiation, the free Fe3O4 NPs had the best magnetic thermal properties and the most efficiently increased the local temperature to ablate breast cancer cells. However, the Fe3O4 NPs embedded in agarose hydrogels and gelatin porous scaffolds showed reduced magnetic-thermal conversion capacity, and the local temperature change was decreased in comparison to free Fe3O4 NPs during AMF irradiation. The gelatin porous scaffolds showed a higher inhibitory influence than the agarose hydrogels. The inhibitory effect of agarose hydrogels and gelatin porous scaffolds on magnetic-thermal conversion capacity resulted in a decreased anticancer ablation capacity to breast cancer cells during AMF irradiation. The Fe3O4 NP-embedded gelatin scaffolds showed the lowest anticancer effect. The results suggested that the matrices used to deliver MNPs could affect their performance, and appropriate matrices should be designed to maximize their therapeutic effect for biomedical applications.
IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL GAME OF WADAI BANJAR AS AN EFFORT TO PRESERVE TRADITIONAL CAKES OF SOUTHERN KALIMANTAN
Authors: Aulia Akhrian Syahidi  , Rizky Pamuji  , Nuruddin Wiranda
Published: November 2023

When tourists visit an area, they will definitely look for food and cakes typical of the area to taste or as souvenirs. Including when tourists visit South Kalimantan, tourists will also look for special cakes often called Wadai Banjar, there are various types of Wadai Banjar and must be preserved. Among the younger generation now, Wadai Banjar must also be introduced and strived to be preserved. Based on the information, the purpose of this research is to design, developing, and evaluating the Wadai Banjar educational game. The method used is the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) which consists of initiation, pre-production, production, testing, beta, and release, followed by an evaluation of the use of the game application. A total of 100 users have been involved in evaluating the use of the application. The result of this study is that the educational game that has been designed and built can function according to the test features provided and can be released to users. The evaluation of use provides results that the Wadai Banjar educational game application can provide fun, comfort, a fitting and attractive user interface, can find out and learn in recognizing the types of Wadai Banjar, useful and as an effort to introduce and preserve traditional cakes typical of South Kalimantan. Then as many as 70 users are more interested if this Wadai Banjar educational game is desktop-based, because interaction is more flexible and a mouse is needed as the main input media in performing actions.
WEBSITE DESIGN OF BATAK TYPICAL DANCE PACKAGE DALIHAN NATOLU SIGAPITON STUDIO USING WEB ENGINEERING METHODS
Authors: Silvi Silvianti , Wardani Kiky Rizky Nova
Published: November 2023

Dalihan Natolu Sigapiton Studio is an art studio located in Sigapiton Village. This studio is one of the efforts to preserve the original village culture with native village teachers to make this dance pure, original that has been passed down from generation to generation. Many want to learn the original Batak dance which is known as the tor-tor dance from Sigapiton Village, however, the long distance makes it difficult for consumers to learn directly from the Dalihan Art Studio Natolu Sigapiton. The current problem is that there is no website or system that can help outsiders to learn traditional village dances. So it can be concluded that there are many wishes from the outside community to learn typical village dances, distance does not prevent them from learning. Based on previous research by Silvianti, Kiky Rizky Nova Wardani [1] entitled “UI Design UX Batak Dance Package at Website-Based Studio Dalihan Natolu Sigapiton Using the Design Thinking Method” has created a website design for Studio Dalihan Natolu Sigapiton. In this study, the aim was to design and build based on previous research by creating a website and adding features to become a Batak Dance Package Website for Dalihan Natolu Siapiton Studio Using the Web Engineering Method, which is a quality software development without spending a lot of money, based on the idea and the needs of the users.
EXPERT SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES IN CAT USING THE NAIVE BAYES METHOD
Authors: Yoga Perkasa Riky , Fuad Nurul
Published: November 2023

Cats are animals that relieve stress. When a person spends time with a cat, the hormones serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine increase. One of the reasons why cats can relieve stress is purring, that has a frequency level of 25-50 hertz. But cats can also get sick. Researchers took the initiative to create an application to make it easier for users, to be able to diagnosed earlier. The purpose of this application was that it can be an option other than going to an expert, a good accuracy when compared to experts and providing the right solution. Making the application used the Naïve Bayes method as an analysis of cat data from expert sources that produced that symptoms produced appropriate disease with the solution. Implementation users starting from filling in biodata, symptoms, generating diseases and their solutions, and additional features such as disease info and messages. Meanwhile, admin requires a login to use the data management of symptoms, diseases, knowledge base, accounts and messages. The results of the application were explained from the results of the diagnosis which can detect the cats disease from the inputted symptoms, along with other disease options, with a disease comparison value of 91%.
ANALYSIS OF UNIVERSITY HELPDESK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE USING COBIT 2019 AND FUZZY AHP
Authors: Syinsyina Arifa  , Isnanto Rizal , Kridalukmana Rinta
Published: November 2023

University Helpdesk as an information system service provider provided by PTIPD University assists students, staff, and lecturers in solving problems using information systems and networks, as well as updating information online and offline. Based on the Regulation Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2013 to improve the quality of university delivery and services, and GUG (Good University Governance) implementation, governance framework is needed to align the vision, mission, and objectives. IT governance framework covering management, operational, maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation processes. The analysis of IT governance with COBIT 2019 resulted in the preparation of recommendations based on the mapping of the domain (area) of the 2019 COBIT design factors. These recommendations are needed for an analysis of the maturity level of PTIPD university helpdesk information technology governance. The research data were taken from annual reports and Key Performance Indicators, observations, and interviews. Based on Design Factors 1-11 to determine domain area, the result is needing improved governance perspective APO12-Managed Risk and DSS05-Managed Security Services. The focus area is risk management and service security management in terms of data and information. The expected ability level is at level 4, while the current ability level analysis is at level 2, the gap level analysis is 2 levels different. The result is to get 12 recommendations and 2 main recommendations using the Fuzzy-AHP method based on the weighting of the criteria of Regulation number 12 of 2012 the management of information technology in university.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SENTIMENT CLASSIFICATION: TRADITIONAL NLP VS. NEURAL NETWORK APPROACHES
Authors: Hindarto Djarot
Published: November 2023

The current research compares traditional natural language processing methods, such as Naive Bayes and Support Vector Machine, to neural network approaches, particularly Multi-Layer Perceptron, to classify positive and negative sentiments regarding company customer service. This research is motivated by the need to understand the effectiveness of these two approaches in analyzing and classifying sentiment in customer reviews, a crucial aspect of enhancing the quality of customer service. The author evaluated accuracy, speed, and adaptability to complex and diverse review content using a dataset containing various business customer reviews. The findings of this study indicate that neural network approaches, particularly Multi-Layer Perceptron, tend to provide superior performance in classifying customer sentiment with greater precision, albeit at a higher computational cost. Traditional methods such as Naive Bayes and Support Vector Machine still apply in situations with limited resources. The results of this research provide valuable guidance for companies in selecting an appropriate approach to analyzing customer sentiment, with the potential to increase understanding of customer views and improve overall customer service. Nave Bayes achieves 68.75% accuracy, Support Vector Machine achieves 87.5% accuracy, and Multi-Layer Perceptron achieves 100% accuracy.
How Long Can the Spiral Arms of Disc Galaxies Be Optically Observed?
Authors: Pan Hongjun
Published: November 2023

The study on the temporal duration of optically observed spiral patterns in disc galaxies is based on the finite reservoir of hydrogen available with no replenishment following the initial formation of these well-isolated galaxies. The results reveal a gradual decline in observable spiral arms regardless of any spiral arm formation mechanism. This reduction occurs after half-loop rotations (as defined in the paper) as hydrogen reserves deplete, hindering new star formation. Ultimately, spiral patterns may possibly become optically invisible at normal conditions after a full-loop rotation (as defined in the paper) due to hydrogen depletion, even if the formation mechanism remains active. This supports the idea of short-lived spiral patterns compared to the lifespan of the spiral galaxies. The spiral arm formation may occur once in a galaxy's life based on the limited availability of hydrogens. A concise, universally applicable mechanism for spiral arm formation across various disc galaxies should exist which provides a single mathematical formula to describe the broad range of morphologies of the spiral arms with few adjustable parameters. Some exceptions may be explained within this framework. Furthermore, the observed data on spiral pattern and galactic bar rotation speeds in the Milky Way require rigorous verification, particularly concerning the winding problem.
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: Critical Gaps in the Discovery of Biomarkers
Authors: Gasparri Roberto , Sabalic Angela , Spaggiari Lorenzo
Published: November 2023

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The main issue is the absence of a screening test available in clinical practice; the identification of non-invasive biomarkers is thus an urgent clinical necessity. Currently, low-dose computed tomography (LD-CT) demonstrates a 20% reduction of lung cancer mortality. However, it is not particularly suitable for clinical practice because of the costs, radiation, and the false positive rate. Several studies have therefore focused on research into biomarkers in body fluids. Despite the power of certain molecules to distinguish lung cancer patients from healthy subjects, no biomarker has yet been shown to significantly and reliably influence clinical decisions or to be translated from the laboratory to clinical practice.
We performed an overview of the peer-reviewed biomedical literature published in the last 10 years on the research regarding biomarkers for the early diagnosis of lung cancer via a comprehensive analysis of the reviews published this past year. Our main aim was to bring to light the limitations and strengths of the research already conducted. Furthermore, future prospectives have been explored, bearing in mind the management of clinical trials and their integration into clinical practice.
Full-scale Assessment of Seismic and Wind Load Performance in the Design of a Flexible Solar-Shading Double-Skin Façade
Authors: Pérez-Fenoy José , Rivera-Gómez Carlos , Roa-Fernández Jorge , Galán-Marín Carmen
Published: November 2023

Cable-supported façades represent a novel approach in the design and technology of double skin façades (DSF). This type of systems not only offer flexibility in terms of exterior finishes, but also regulates the access of solar radiation, thereby transforming the appearance of the building in response to varying daylight conditions. However, the structural performance of these façades under wind, impact and seismic loads remains an active area of research. The study is a groundbreaking work that experimentally evaluates the wind and seismic behaviour of these type of façades. The methodology used for the evaluation of flexible masonry facades includes laboratory tests analysing the individual capacity of the connections and materials of the system under standardized and non-standardized procedures. A full-scale experimental sub-assembly specimen of a representative module of the façade is also subjected to uniformly distributed pressures of wind load tests as well as hard body and soft body impact tests. The setup considered the border conditions, tension loads, and actual materials. Furthermore, the earthquake assessment includes tests of full-scale specimens subjected to these demands. Research findings allowed the refinement and redesign of the system's components granting the validation of the DSF used as a case study.