bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La visión conservadora de la Conquista y la Independencia de México, en la “Historia mexicana” de la casa Michaud y Thomas, 1848-1849
Authors: Aguilar Ochoa Arturo
Published: October 2022

En el presente artículo se dan a conocer por primera vez ocho litografías con escenas y los principales personajes de la Conquista de México y la consumación de la Independencia: Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés y Agustín de Iturbide. Mediante un análisis iconológico que echa mano de la tradición iconográfica y el contexto de la época (ubicado en 1848y 1849), se busca develar las intenciones, los medios en los que pudieron difundirse y sus posibles patrocinadores. La hipótesis que se plantea busca conectar el discurso de las imágenes con el pensamiento conservador que se form. con mayor claridad en ese momento y va a marcar su antagonismo con el grupo liberal a partir de entonces.
Bovine Mastitis: Causes and Phytoremedies
Authors: Acharya Diptimayee , Parida Puspanjali , Mohapatra Himansu Sekhara , Sahoo Santi Lata , Rout Jyoti Ranjan
Published: October 2022

Mastitis is a highly frequent chronic ailment with inflammation in the udder of the milking cows. The causative agents are mostly microbes. It is economically prominent contamination of lactating cows resulting in reduced milk production. The disease is diagnosed by chemical, physical and nutritional changes in the milk and pathological changes in the milk glands. Prevention measures for the disease can be taken by proper and timely sanitation of the cowshed through and time again disinfection of the teat, mechanized milking process, etc. The application of bactericidal drugs generates resistant varieties of microbes that cross the allopathic boundary. In this regard, an attempt is taken to focus the plant-based pharmacopoeia. Medicinal plants are traditionally used to cure various diseases as they are comparatively accessible to administer orally in different forms and can be along with fodder. Keeping the above facts in view, the present review deals with different types of mastitis, causative pathogens, detection and diagnosis, and effective plant-based treatment process available to date.
Formation in Leningrad of a System of Integrated Continuous Flow Management of Housing and Civil Construction: The Experience of the 70–80s of the Twentieth Century
Authors: Zakharova N. V. , Labudin A. V.
Published: October 2022

The article deals with the problem of complex continuous flow management of the construction of a metropolis on the example of Leningrad of the late seventies and early eighties of the twentieth century and the proposed ways to solve it. Internal statistical data of the Leningrad City Executive Committee were used. The main problems in ensuring coordinated and systematic management of the construction complex in that historical period are analyzed. Conclusions are drawn about the relevance of this problem and methods of its solution in the conditions of a qualitatively new stage in the development of Russian society.
Global Sustainability and Structural Power: The Case of Bioeconomy in a Transitional World
Authors: Caetano Santiago
Published: October 2022

This article studies the incidence of the bioeconomic agenda within the ongoing technological and scientific revolution and its link with inter-regional relations, in the framework of an international system in transition. In this sense, the theory of structural power is proposed as an analytical tool to observe the power relations that can emerge in relation with the development cooperation processes and the consequent configuration of new governance articulations related to sustainable development. It also reflects on the opportunities and challenges concerning this productive paradigm and it focuses on the upcoming relevance of its agenda for the east-west relations between Russia and the European Union. The article argues that although Russia is not among the most important global competitors in the field of bioeconomy, its structural qualities gives the country an important relational power in its connections with other countries/regional configurations. Within the framework of its relations with the European Union, the development of the bioeconomy emerges as a possible scenario of negotiation and dialogue that may renew the currently conflicted bilateral agenda in the face of future development challenges. That would create possibilities to boost confidence in the sharing of scientific and technological information, and also to forge mutually beneficial inter-dependencies. Regarding the methodological strategy, the general approach consists of the premise that global systemic changes generate either incentives or restrictions for technical cooperation around scientific and technological innovation. In this framework, global changes refer both to globalization, as well as to the technological revolution and the urgency around contemporary socio-ecological challenges, and the growing importance of the bioeconomic paradigm in the multilateral spheres of international cooperation. The methodological design is based on a qualitative-exploratory case study, with an explanatory aim.
¿Quién gobierna? Gobernamentalidad en la intervención de adolescentes infractores en el sur de Chile
Authors: Carrasco Madariaga Jimena , Vaga-Mosquera Camila , Bustamante-Rivera Gonzalo
Published: October 2022

In Chile, several investigations coincide in affirming that the implementation of the Adolescent Penal Responsibility Law has failed to protect the rights of penalized youth. From the theoretical perspective of governmentality, this study aims to understand the articulation between government technologies and the subjectivization practices of adolescents with a law violation in an Assisted Freedom program in southern Chile. We used a qualitative methodology of case study of the program that consisted of interviews with staff, observation of workshops, analysis of documents and Facebook profiles of adolescents. As main results we affirm that in the program there is an articulation between the technologies that seek to govern adolescent behaviors and the practices or technologies of the self of adolescent that allows both, the maintenance of the program, and counter-behaviors of the teenagers who conflict with the law. The role of the bidding system for these programs and its relationship with the penal logic of quantifying sanctions in the production of subjects are discussed.
Does exposure to bentonite dust during tunnel hyperbaric interventions increase health risks for compressed air workers? A prospective qualitative and quantitative safety assessment
Authors:   U.S. Hyperbaric, Inc., Tunnel Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety Research Division, O'Neill Owen J. ,   Ballard Marine Construction, Hyperbaric Tunnel Support Division, Washougal, Washington U.S.,   Phelps Hospital Northwell Health, Dept. of Surgery, Div. of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine,  Sleepy Hollow, New York U.S., Costello Justin ,   Ballard Marine Construction, Hyperbaric Tunnel Support Division, Washougal, Washington U.S., Sullivan John ,   U.S. Hyperbaric, Inc., Tunnel Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety Research Division, Castellon Lisa ,   U.S. Hyperbaric, Inc., Tunnel Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety Research Division
Published: October 2022

Introduction: The mining and tunneling industries are historically associated with hazardous exposures that result in significant occupational health concerns. Occupational respiratory exposures causing pneumoconiosis and silicosis are of great concern, silicosis being non-curable. This work demonstrates that compressed-air workers (CAWs) performing tunnel hyperbaric interventions (HIs) may be at risk for hazards related to bentonite exposure, increasing the likelihood of developing harmful illnesses including cancer. Bentonite dust inhalation may result in respiratory levels of silica exceeding acceptable industrial hygiene standards. Methods: A qualitative observational exposure assessment was conducted on CAWs while they were performing their HI duties. This was followed by quantitative data collection using personal and area air sample techniques. The results were analyzed and interpreted using standard industrial hygiene principles and guidelines from NIOSH and OSHA. Results: Our work suggests bentonite dust exposure may be an emerging particulate matter concern among CAWs in the tunneling industry. Aerosolized bentonite particles may have potential deleterious effects that include pneumoconiosis and silicosis. Silicosis can result in the development of pulmonary carcinoma. Conclusions: The modern tunneling industry and required hyperbaric interventional tasks represent a potential public health and occupational concern for CAWs. This paper introduces the modern tunneling industry and the duties of CAWs, the hazardous environment in which they perform their duties, and describes the risks and potential harmful health effects associated with these hazardous exposures.
Use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for tissue ischemia after breast reconstruction
Authors:   Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, U.S., Rajpal Neha , Walters Elliot T. ,   Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, U.S., Elmarsafi Tammer ,   Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, U.S., Pittman Troy A. ,   Private Practice, Washington DC, U.S., Johnson-Arbor Kelly ,   Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, U.S.
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Mastectomy skin flap necrosis represents a significant complication of breast reconstructive procedures and is reported to occur in 30%-52% of patients undergoing breast reconstruction. Early identification of ischemia and early initiation of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy can mitigate the effects of ischemia and rescue otherwise non-viable breast flap tissue. Methods: We retrospectively examined the outcomes of HBO2 therapy in eight breasts with compromised mastectomy skin flaps between September 2015 and January 2017. Indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) was used to assess perfusion intraoperatively and post-HBO2 administration. Results: Seven patients were referred for HBO2 within 24 hours of mastectomy. One patient failed to improve despite starting hyperbaric treatment within 24 hours. All other patients manifested successful healing of their mastectomy skin flaps with acceptable cosmesis after 10 HBO2 treatments. The mean relative perfusion of the at-risk area was 13.8% (Å}3.7%) pre-HBO2 and 101.6% (Å}37.3%) post-HBO2. The average area at-risk pre-HBO2 was 17.1 cm2 and reduced to zero post-HBO2. Relative perfusion values after HBO2 were found to be 6.8 (Å}3.4) times greater than those measured prior to HBO2. Conclusions: A short course of HBO2 may be sufficient to successfully rescue at risk post-mastectomy breast flaps. ICGA is a useful adjunct for evaluating post-mastectomy breast flap perfusion before and after HBO2 therapy.
Basophil activation by anti-double-stranded DNA IgE antibody enhances B cell differentiation in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Fujimoto Sho , Arinobu Yojiro , Miyawaki Kohta , Ayano Masahiro , Mitoma Hiroki , Kimoto Yasutaka , Ono Nobuyuki , Akashi Koichi , Horiuchi Takahiko , Niiro Hiroaki
Published: October 2022

Objects Recently, the involvement of basophils and IgE-type
autoantibodies in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
has been elucidated using mouse models; however, few studies have been
conducted in humans. In this study, the role of basophils and
anti-double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) IgE in SLE was examined using human
samples. Methods The correlation between disease activity and
serum levels of anti-dsDNA IgE in SLE was evaluated using enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay. Cytokines produced by IgE-stimulated basophils from
healthy subjects were assessed using RNA sequences. The interaction of
basophils and B cells to promote B cell differentiation was investigated
using a co-culture system. The ability of basophils from patients with
SLE with anti-dsDNA IgE to create cytokines promoting B cell
differentiation in response to dsDNA was examined using real-time
polymerase chain reaction. Results Anti-dsDNA IgE levels in the
serum of patients with SLE correlated with disease activity. Healthy
donor basophils produced IL-3, IL-4, and TGF-β1 after anti-IgE
stimulation. Co-culture of B cells with anti-IgE-stimulated basophils
increased plasmablasts which were cancelled by neutralizing IL-4. After
encountering the antigen, basophils released IL-4 more quickly than
follicular helper T cells. Basophils isolated from patients with
anti-dsDNA IgE promoted IL-4 expression by adding dsDNA.
Conclusions These results suggest that basophils contribute to
the pathogenesis of SLE by promoting B cell differentiation via
dsDNA-specific IgE in patients similar to the process described in mouse
models.
Bilateral basal ganglia calcifications and Graves’ disease in a young patient: A very rare association (Case report)
Authors: Okar Lina , Habib Mhd Baraa , Hamad Mohamed
Published: October 2022

Basal ganglia calcifications have been linked to a wide range of causes.
Mostly it is an idiopathic finding, especially in elderly.
Endocrinological and neurological disorders are major causatives.
Hyperthyroidism was not related to this finding. We present a case of
incidental basal ganglia calcification in man with Grave’s disease.
Overexpression of a chitinase gene PbChia1 from Plasmodiophora brassicae increases broad spectrum disease resistance
Authors: Chen Tao , Zhao Yanli , Li Chao , Chen Xingfu , Cheng Jiasen , Xie Jiatao , Lin Yang , Fu Yanping , Jiang Daohong
Published: October 2022

Chitinase plays an important role in plant resistance against chitin
containing pathogens by degrading chitin. Clubroot, caused by
Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a major disease in cruciferous crops
worldwide, including vegetable and rapeseed. Chitin is the main
component of P. brassicae spore cell walls, chitinases can
enhance the plant’s defense system as they act on chitin. However, the
function of chitinases in P. brassicae has not reported. Here, we
found that chitin is the functional component of P. brassicae by
wheat germ agglutinin staining and commercial chitinase treatment
. Chitin extracted from resting spores of P. brassicae was
characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermo
gravimetry analysis.The chitinase PbChia1 was identified by chitin
pull-down assays combined with LC-MS/MS method. We also showed that
PbChia1 was a typical secreted chitinase, could bind to chitin and
showed chitinase activity in vitro, significantly degrade the
number of resting spores of P. brassicae and significantly
relieve the severity of clubroot symptom, the biocontrol effect was
61.29%. Overexpression of PbChia1 in Arabidopsis thaliana
resulted in susceptibility to P. brassicae, increase host
survival rate and seed yields, and transgenic plants enhanced in
chitin-triggered reactive oxygen species burst, MAPK activation and
expression of immune-related genes. PbChia1 transgenic plants
showed resistance to other pathogens, such as biotrophic bacteria
Pst DC3000, necrotrophic fungi Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
1980 and Rhizoctonia solani. The findings indicate that
chitinases PbChia1 is a candidate gene with potential application
for broad spectrum disease resistance in breeding plants to prevent
clubroot.
Atmospheric chemical behaviours of C4F7N by DFT method: The relationship between electronic structure and atmosphere lifetime
Authors: Liu Wei , Dong Wangchao , Song Yumei , Zhao Yiheng , Wu Panpan , Huang Xin , Wang Kun , Cheng Longjiu
Published: October 2022

C4F7N with excellent insulation performance has been proposed to replace
the traditional SF6 as a new insulating medium in power equipment. In
the present study, the molecular structure and radiative efficiency (RE)
of C4F7N are calculated and compared with SF6 based on DFT calculation.
The decomposition of pure C4F7N and the basic interactions between C4F7N
and hydroxyl radical in the constructed co-crystal of C4F7N-H2O have
been simulated by applying Monte-Carlo calculation and Car-Parrinello
molecular dynamics (CPMD) method, in order to obtain reasonable and
full-scale atmospheric dissociation processes. Then the detailed
decomposition pathways are learned with DFT method of M062X. The rate
constants of different pathways are further applied for calculating the
atmosphere lifetime of C4F7N, to evaluate the possibility of applying it
as an alternative gas of SF6 in power equipment. All the atmospheric
chemical behaviours are determined by electronic structure and reflected
by the decomposition pathways of C4F7N with interacting with hydroxyl
radicals. Rather than traditional hypothesizing reaction models, this
study provides a reasonable and practicable method to evaluate more
alternative protective gas for understand the greenhouse effect.
Oral chemical ulceration due to unusual cause from the dental unit: A case report
Authors: alhamad khalid
Published: October 2022

Oral chemical ulceration is a rare condition. The causes differ from
misuse of dental material by dentists and over-the-counter drugs (OTC)
to the herbal ingredients in our foods. This report represents a case of
chemical ulceration of the mouth caused by hydraulic oil leakage inside
a dental chair
Complications of Equine Cheek Teeth Extractions
Authors: Dixon Paddy
Published: October 2022

Due to the length of the reserve crown and roots of equine cheek teeth,
especially in younger horses, their extraction (exodontia) can be a
challenging procedure with the potential for many types of
post-extraction complications to develop. The prevalence of
post-extraction complications is greatly influenced by the exodontia
technique used, with unacceptably high levels of complications with the
traditional repulsion technique and conversely, low levels of
complications with oral extraction performed by skilled operators.
Recent objective studies on post-exodontia problems in horses have also
highlighted some risk factors for the development of post-extraction
problems including exodontia of rostral mandibular teeth in young
horses, and exodontia of teeth with apical infections The recent
recognition that some non-healing post-extraction equine alveoli suffer
from a disorder very similar to dry socket in humans, may help
clinicians to recognise, treat and possibly help prevent this disorder.
When do contrast sensitivity deficits (or enhancements) depend on spatial frequency? Two ways to avoid spurious interactions
Authors: Bi Howard , Abrham Yonatan , Butler Pamela , Hu Boyang , Keane Brian
Published: October 2022

Studies across a broad range of disciplines–from psychiatry to
cognitive science to behavioral neuroscience–have reported on whether
the magnitude of contrast sensitivity alterations in one group or
condition varies with spatial frequency. Significant interactions have
often gone unexplained or have been used to argue for impairments in
specific processing streams. Here, we show that interactions with
spatial frequency may need to be re-evaluated if the inherent
skew/heteroscedasticity was not taken into account or if refractive
error could plausibly differ across groups or conditions. By
re-analyzing a publicly available data set, we show that–when using raw
contrast sensitivity data–schizophrenia patients exhibit an apparent
contrast sensitivity impairment at low, but not high, spatial
frequencies, but that when using log-transformed data or when using
generalized estimating equations, this interaction reversed. The
reversed interaction, but not the overall contrast sensitivity deficit,
would disappear if groups were matched on visual acuity. However,
matching groups in this way is probably only defensible if acuity
differences arise from optical blur. These analyses reconcile seemingly
discrepant findings in the literature and demonstrate that properly
reporting contrast sensitivity interactions with spatial frequency
requires accounting for refraction error and skew/heteroscedasticity.
Prognostic Value of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain on Speckle Echocardiography for Predicting Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Xie Qianqian , Li Lin , Jiang Xinyi
Published: October 2022

Background: Literature suggests that left ventricular global
longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) on speckle echocardiography has the
potential to predict cardiotoxicity amongst breast cancer patients
receiving chemotherapy such as anthracycline, taxane, cyclophosphamide,
and trastuzumab. Our study aimed to collect evidence for the prognostic
value of LV-GLS for predicting chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity in
breast cancer patients. Methods: A detailed search of the
PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases was
conducted for published articles up to August 31, 2022. In our
meta-analysis, we looked at 13 studies with a total of 1007 breast
cancer patients getting chemotherapy that looked at the predictive value
of GLS. Results: Absolute GLS change during treatment showed a
pooled sensitivity of 84% (95% CI: 74% to 91%) and a pooled
specificity of 77% (95% CI: 68% to 84%).  For a relative change in
GLS, we observed a pooled sensitivity of 76% (95% CI: 56% to 89%)
and a pooled specificity of 83% (95% CI: 73% to 90%).  For an
absolute change in GLS, we observed a positive likelihood ratio (LR),
and the negative LR was 4 and 0.21.  SROC with prediction and confidence
intervals represents a promising summary area under the curve (sAUC) of
0.88, 95% CI ranges from 0.85 to 0.91 for absolute change in GLS, as
well as for relative change (sAUC, 0.87, 95% CI 0.84 to 0.90).
Conclusion: Our results demonstrated an estimation of LV-GLS
after the beginning of required chemotherapy, including anthracyclines
and trastuzumab, had a promising prognostic value for predicting the
likelihood of CTRCD. To confirm our findings, well-designed prospective
adequately powered diagnostic randomised trials are necessary.
Molecular characterization of wild carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) genotypes by sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) techniques in turkey
Authors: Keles Hakan , Pinar Hasan , Unlu Mustafa , Ilhan Gulce , Bozhuyuk Ramazan , Ercisli Sezai
Published: October 2022

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) with limited widespread in Turkey is considered as secondary forest tree. In this study, molecular characterizations were made for 508 genotypes of seven different carob populations colelcted from Eagean, Western and Eastern Mediterranean regions of Turkey with the aid of sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) technique. Identification of wild carob genotypes, relativity levels and genetic variations among them were performed. Genetic similarities among 508 wild carob genotypes collected from Eagean, Western and Eastern Mediterranean regions of Turkey varied between 0.20-1.00 and there was a large variation among the genotypes. The genetic similarities among 250 wild carob genotypes collected from Aegean region varied between 0.36-1.00. The genetic similarities among 154 wild carob genotypes collected from Western Mediterranean region varied between 0.23-1.00. The genetic similarities among 102 wild carob genotypes collected from Eastern Mediterranean region varied between 0.21-1.00. Through the molecular analyses conducted with SRAP primers, besides the large variations among the entire genotypes, large variations were also observed between the genotypes of different regions. With this study, genetic variations were put forth among the wild carob genotypes naturally growing in different regions of Turkey. It was concluded based on present findings that marker system could reliably be used to put forth genetic variations among wild carob genotypes.
Morphological and molecular characterization of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) genotypes
Authors: Patel C.G. , Patel P.T. , Dharajiya D.T. , Patel A.B. , Zala H.N. , Khatri A.B. , Tiwari K.K.
Published: October 2022

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.], is a legume and one of the most ancient crops known to man and grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Cowpea seeds have a high nutritional value containing high amount of protein (20-25%). Despite of its importance, the utilization of genetic diversity and germplasm characterization in cowpea breeding program has not been fully exploited. Therefore, twelve morphological characters and six polymorphic microsatellite/simple sequence repeat (SSRs) markers were used to analyze genetic diversity in thirty-eight cowpea genotypes. The dendrogram was constructed using UPGMA algorithm and Gower?s dissimilarity values (ranged from 0.0601 to 0.5589) derived from twelve morphological characters. It was grouped in seven clusters showing the most diverse genotypes were CGD 1246 and CGD 1311 (Gower?s distance: 0.5589) and the most similar genotypes were GC 1501 and GC 1601 (Gower?s distance: 0.0601). In molecular characterization, a total of 14 amplicons were detected with a ranged from two to three with an average 2.33 alleles per loci. The mean values of polymorphic information content (PIC) and heterozygosity was 0.319 and 0.399, respectively which are measures of the efficiency of markers for studying polymorphism level available in the cowpea genotypes. Total 224 amplicons were considered for to derive Jaccard?s similarity matrix for the construction of dendrogram (having six clusters) and 2-D PCA (Principal Component Analysis) plot. The morphological characters and SSR markers can be used in diversity analysis and characterization of cowpea genotypes. The per se performing genotypes for individual character can be exploited in population/genotype development of cowpea for the improvement of that particular character. This will provide information to plant breeders for selection of parents to develop populations in cowpea breeding programs.
Diversity of the genus Rosa pomological traits in ecological conditions of continental Croatia
Authors: Tomljenovic Nikola , Jemric Tomislav , Vukovic Marko
Published: October 2022

Rosaceae family is characterized by the large number of genus and species
which are of great importance for horticulture. The main goal of this
research was to analyze pomological traits in order to determine
biodiversity existence between five genotypes (G) of genus Rosa belonging to
four different taxons (G1 - Rosa canina L., G2 - Rosa corymbifera Borkh., G3
- Rosa canina L. var. squarrosa A. Rau Rosa squarrosa (A. Rau) Boreau, G4 -
Rosa subcanina (Christ.) Vuk., G5 - Rosa corymbifera Borkh) in continental
part of Croatia during two years. Genotype had significant effect on all
pomological traits, while year and interaction between year and genotype
affected the majority of pomological traits. Multivariate discriminant
analysis successfully explained 77.48% of total variability. It achieved
separation of genotypes G5 and G1 from genotypes G2 and G4 using canonical
axis 1 (Can1) (46.74% of total variability mostly influenced fruit length,
width, volume, surface, and shape index). Likewise, genotype G2 was
separated from genotype G3 by the Can2 axis (30.74% of total variability
mostly influenced by fruit mass). Since genotypes G2 and G5 were of the same
species (Rosa corymbifera), their separation by Can1 axis indicates notable
effect of ecological factors on pomological traits, which was not the case
for Rosa canina genotypes (G1 and G3) where no separation occurred,
indicating major effect of hereditary factors on studied pomological traits
on this species.
Development and evaluation of hybrids resistant to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases in tomato
Authors: Arora Healy , Jindal S.K. , Sharma Abhishek , Gill Rupeet , Chawla N.
Published: October 2022

The current study in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) was conducted at PAU,
Ludhiana with the objective of developing hybrids possessing combined
resistance to late blight and leaf curl virus diseases along with desirable
horticultural characteristics. The experimental material which included 32
F1 hybrids (developed by line ? tester method), 12 parental lines (8 lines
and 4 testers; including susceptible check Punjab Chhuhara) and standard
check NS-524 were all planted in randomized complete block design with three
replications. The values of ?2SCA/?2GCA were more than unity for all the
traits except average fruit weight and ascorbic acid content, indicating the
predominance of non-additive gene effects. Cross combinations CLN-154 ?
LBR-12 and CLN-154 ? LBR-21 recorded significant heterosis over better
parent and check for fruit yield and other quality characteristics.
Artificial and natural screening was performed for all the experimental
material against late blight and leaf curl virus diseases respectively. Out
of 32 hybrids, crosses namely CLN-154? LBR-12, CLN-154 ? LBR-21, PVB-1 ?
LBR-10, PVB-4 ? LBR-12 and CLN-104 ? LBR-10 were identified for combined
disease resistance against late blight and leaf curl virus, in relation to
desirable horticultural characteristics particularly fruit yield, average
fruit weight, pericarp thickness, dry matter, titrable acidity and ascorbic
acid content with fair amount of heterosis. Hence, the hybrids which
displayed good potential in yield with acceptable performance of qualitative
traits, along with combined disease resistance could be utilized for
commercial exploitation.
Genetic parameters and estimated breeding values of blackberry parents under a warm environment
Authors: Hernández-Bautista Aurelio , Lobato-Ortiz Ricardo , Rocandio-Rodriguez Mario , Hernández-Rodriguez Martha , Hernández-Bautista Ana , Rodríguez-Bautista Geremias , Hernandez-Leal Enrique , Bautista-Ramírez Edgardo
Published: October 2022

In blackberry, the identification of the best plants is usually based on the
phenotypic value. However, the phenotypic value of complex traits is not
always a reliable parameter that allows the maximum genetic gain per cycle
of selection. The present study aimed to explore the breeding potential of
thirteen blackberry parents based on their breeding values, and estimate
genetic parameters of important traits in blackberry breeding. A total of
fourteen crosses (sib-full families) were obtained from crossing thirteen
blackberry genotypes. According to the mixed model 2, the heritability
estimations ranged from 0.14 to 0.93. The highest heritability (h2 > 0.9)
was found in days to the first pick and harvest interval, while the lowest
one (h2 < 0.2) in berry weight. The genotypes ?Chickasaw?, S3?, ?Choctaw?,
?Tupy?, and ?S5? exhibited simultaneously positive breeding values for
yield, and berry weight, whereas ?Natchez?, ?S1?, and ?S6? for earliness and
harvest interval. For soluble solids content, ?S6?, ?S3?, and ?Kiowa? had
the best breeding values. Based on our results, the germplasm used in the
study has additive effects with high commercial value that could be used in
the blackberry programs.
Investigations on laser beam welding of thick steel plates using a high-power diode laser beam source
Authors: Seffer Oliver , Nothdurft Sarah , Hilck Alexander , Hustedt Michael , Hermsdorf Jörg , Kaierle Stefan
Published: October 2022

For joining of thick steel plates, commonly arc welding and partially laser-arc hybrid welding are used. Both techniques offer individual disadvantages besides their advantages. Arc welding processes are typically characterized by low welding speeds, high heat inputs, high distortions, and high filler material consumptions. Laser-arc hybrid welding processes are limited to weldable material thicknesses regarding weld imperfections as well as the ability to bridge gaps. Therefore, the investigations presented are about high-power diode laser beam welding of steel with plate thicknesses t between 15 and 30 mm using output powers PL of up to 60 kW and welding speeds v between 0.5 and 1.0 m/min. The welding experiments contain butt welds by using weld backing materials. Among other things, influence of energy per unit length (laser beam power PL, welding speed v), focal position z, and plate thickness t are analyzed for different reproducible processes. The evaluation of weld seams includes visual inspection, metallographic analyses regarding geometric characteristics, and weld imperfections as well as radiographic inspections. The investigations show achievable qualities and characteristics of the weld seams depending on the plate thickness t by using high-power diode laser beam sources. Weld seams on plates with thicknesses t of 15 and 22 mm were welded without cracks or other weld imperfections according to metallographic analyses and radiographic testing by using a laser beam power PL of 40 kW and the suitable process parameters developed. As a result, relatively high plate thicknesses t can be welded in a single layer with high quality as well as comparatively high welding speed v.
Role of Teachers and Parents in Realizing Character Education in the Digital Era
Authors: Ritonga Apri Wardana
Published: October 2022

The digital era in fact still gives teachers and parents worries with various content that leads to "negative" changes in student attitude. In addition, teachers and parents still throw responsibilities at each other when students' attitudes deviate from character values. This study aims to explore the role of teachers and parents in realizing a character generation in the midst of digital development. This study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach with the library research method. Data is collected from primary and secondary sources such as research reports in international and national journals, proceedings articles, and books. The data analysis technique uses descriptive content analysis by selecting, processing, and describing the data findings into research results. The results of this study indicate that parents and teachers have the same role and have a great influence in implementing character education in the digital era, through programs developed in schools and monitoring, mentoring, and learning activities from parents to children at home. The findings of this study describe that teachers and parents are special creatures that Allah sent to mediate the realization a generation of characters according to Islamic guidance.
Children's Story Book on Science and Social Learning Oriented Pancasila Student Profile
Authors: Susanti Ni Kadek Wina , Suastika I Nengah
Published: October 2022

The main characteristics of Pancasila students are not yet fully understood by students. So teaching the values of the Pancasila student profile requires the right way. This study aims to produce a children's storybook oriented to the profile of Pancasila students for fourth-grade students. This type of research is development research and uses a 4-D research model. The subjects in this study were three experts, teachers, and 34 grade 4. Based on the calculation of the practicality test criteria for student responses to story books, the results were 98.5. These results indicate that the storybook meets the very practical criteria. Based on the calculation of the average gain score, the average result is 0.71, meaning that the storybook developed has a high level of effectiveness. The result of the development of this research is a children's storybook oriented to the profile of Pancasila students for chapter 6, Indonesiaku Kaya Budaya Class IV SD/MI, which was developed based on the 4D development model. So, it can be concluded that the storybook developed has a high level of effectiveness and can be used in the learning process. The implications of this research can be used as teaching materials to exemplify and cultivate the values of the Pancasila student profile.
Implementation of Ethnomathematics in Mathematics Learning Videos for First Grade of Elementary School
Authors: Yandani Putu Evi , Agustika Gusti Ngurah Sastra
Published: October 2022

Learning media used to support the learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic for grade I elementary school students is still unavailable, resulting in the learning process and students' understanding of learning, especially the content of mathematics material, is not optimal. The better the learning media, the better the student's competence. This study aims to create and determine the feasibility of ethnomathematics-based mathematics learning video media on the content of the solid geometry material. This study used the ADDIE development model using data collection methods: questionnaire, observation, and unstructured interviews. The method of data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative. The subjects of this research are material experts, design experts, and learning media experts, and the test subjects are first-grade elementary school students. Development research results are product design for ethnomathematics-based mathematics learning media and the feasibility of instructional video media. Mathematics based on the results of the assessment of learning material expert (93.75%), learning design expert (100%), learning media expert (95%), individual trial (92.36%), and a small group trial (93.05%). So, the ethnomathematics-based mathematics learning video introducing geometry material for first-grade elementary school students is feasible to use and can improve student competence. This research implies that students can learn mathematics using learning videos independently, meaningfully, and fun, and motivate teachers to develop various learning media.
The effect of inflammatory markers on the CORADS degree and the effects of treatments on RT-PCR test results in COVID-19
Authors: Hamarat Hatice , Tali Özge Alkan , Kaya Berrin Yalınbaş , Karabağ Aral , Altınbaş Rabiye
Published: October 2022

Objective: There is still no diagnosis method with high sensitivity and specificity for COVID-19. Patient complaints, real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), inflammatory markers, clinical prognosis, and the degree of involvement in the chest CT, if necessary are evaluated in an effort to make a diagnosis. Delays in diagnosis have led to a rapid spread of the disease. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the inflammatory markers and to determine the follow-up process of the patients by assessing the impact of the treatments administered on RT-PCR test results.

Material and methods: Files of 150 patients monitored in the wards with suspected COVID-19 are analyzed retrospectively. Patients were selected among those who underwent laboratory tests, RT-PCR testing and Thoracic CT within the first 24 hours of admission. Patients were divided into 5 groups based on the severity of involvement in Thoracic CT. Inflammatory markers were compared among the groups. Impact of the administered treatments on follow-up RT-PCR test results was evaluated.

Results: Studied inflammatory markers were in normal ranges and similar across all CORADS groups. Only the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Ferritin levels were showing an increase in accordance with CORADS severity. Mean time to testing negative on RT-PCR was 10 days across all treatment groups. Times to testing negative among patients receiving other treatments were similar.

Conclusion: Among the inflammatory markers, CRP and Ferritin values are correlated with CORADS severity. Administered COVID-19 treatments have similar impact on RT-PCR test results.
Kemampuan Bacillus sp. Sebagai Bioremediasi Bahan Pencemar
Authors: Oktavia Rizka , Sumardi Sumardi
Published: October 2022

The presence of heavy metal sources in inappropriate places can contaminate the surrounding soil, so that it will interfere with human and animal health if they enter the food chain. The purpose of writing this review is to determine the ability of Bacillus in bioremediation of pollutants and to determine the enzymes in Bacillus that are able to remediate pollutants. Monooxygenase enzymes and dioxygenase enzymes produced by bacteria can open carbon bonds in aromatic rings and produce primary alcohols. Dioxygenase enzymes produced by bacteria reduce PAHs and form cis-dihydrodiol. This compound is then dehydrogenated to form dihydroxy-PAH which is a substrate for the ring-opening enzyme. Through the addition of one oxygen molecule, the monooxygenase enzyme can also reduce PAH and form arene oxide, then these molecules will be used by bacteria as a source of nutrition. Bacillus bacteria are able to remediate various kinds of pollutants. These bacteria are able to reduce these pollutants because they have hydrocarbon enzymes that will break down harmful chemical compounds in pollutants into simpler compounds that can be used as energy sources.
Examining the Reading Comprehension Status of Poor Readers of Turkish Texts and Mathematical Problems
Authors: BAYAR Mine , IŞIK TERTEMİZ Neşe
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to reveal the poor readers' reading comprehension of texts and mathematical problems.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The exploratory sequential design of the mixed method was used in the study. In order to determine the sample of the study, homogeneous sampling technique was used within the framework of purposive sampling method. The data of the study was collected in two stages; in the first stage, the reading comprehension test and the problem-solving test were applied to the students to identify the poor readers. In the second stage, semi-structured interviews were conducted with poor readers. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed with a descriptive point of view.
Findings According to the findings of the study, it was determined that poor readers made reading errors by misreading, skipping letter syllable, adding syllable letter, repeating part of the word, and reversing the word. In the reading comprehension process, it was seen that poor readers understood simple comprehension questions better than deep comprehension questions. It has been determined that poor readers have difficulties in all the problem-solving steps of the routine problem-solving process, especially in the steps of understanding the problem and planning. it was seen that poor readers could not write what was given and requested to facilitate the understanding of the problem and could not express the problem in figure. It was concluded that poor readers had more difficulties in solving the initial unknown problems in routine problems, and they could not solve non-routine problems at all.
Highlights: In the light of all these findings, the researchers concluded that increasing the students' reading comprehension would increase their problem-solving success.
EFL Teachers' Reflective Teaching Practices amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: DAĞ AKBAŞ Raşide
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The current survey portrays English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ familiarity with the concept of reflective teaching and the extent that they carry out reflective teaching practices especially during their first experience with online teaching amid the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Design/Methodology/Approach: In the current descriptive study, a varied sample of Turkish EFL teachers (N=117) filled out the online survey at the end of the first academic semester with an emergency online education period induced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Findings: The study indicated that nearly forty per cent of the participants were unfamiliar with the concept of reflective teaching. While metacognitive and affective practices were more commonly performed by the participants, the critical, practical and cognitive practices were rather less preferred. The participants hardly ever think of writing articles regarding their experiences, asking their colleagues to observe their teaching and also, relatively less contemplate on the socio-political sides of their teaching and their influences.

Highlights: The notion of reflection and the reflective teaching strategies should be revisited, and accordingly, the scales or inventories should be reformulated by taking the premises of online education into consideration.
Determination of Scientific Literacy Levels of Primary School Teachers and Investigation in Terms of Different Variables
Authors: AKILLI Mustafa , KUTUR Kamuran
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how variables gender, seniority, age and graduated department affect the science literacy levels of primary school teachers.

Design/Methodology/Approach: In the study, the survey method used. The study group of the study consists of 506 primary school teachers, 337 females, and 169 male teachers, working in primary schools in Bursa province and its districts during the 2020-2021 academic year. "Science for All Americans" publication, which was prepared by Laugksch and Spargo in 1996 and translated into Turkish by Duruk in (2012), “Basic Science Literacy Test”, which all validity and reliability tests were carried out,was used to obtain research data. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis techniques.

Findings: As a result of examining the research data; no significant difference was observed between the variables of gender, seniority, graduated department and the science literacy levels of primary school teachers. However, it is observed that the age variable has a significant difference for the science-technology-society sub-dimension. It has been determined that this difference is in favor of the groups under 25 years old among the groups between ages of 31-35, under the age of 25, and over the age of 40.

Highlights: This research provides valuable data to holistically evaluate many different affective variables that affect the scientific literacy level of primary school teachers. Although this research includes the results of primary school teachers in a single province, the obtained evidence predicts the need for them to be supported in terms of scientific literacy and its sub-dimensions.
An Investigation of 4th Grade Students’ Abilities of Solving Problems Given in Symbolic, Numerical and Story Formats
Authors:   ", CIMEN Emre Ev ,   Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Eskisehir (Turkey). E-mail: evcimen@ogu.edu.tr", Kartal Emine ,   "Minister of National Education, Mathematics Teacher, Mardin (Turkey). E-mail: emine.ayalp@hotmail.com"
Published: October 2022

"Abstract: The purpose of this research is to examine fourth grade students’ ability to solve mathematical problems which have the same solutions but are given in three different formats as ""symbolic, numerical and story (word) problem"" and which require four operations. Within this frame, the students’ solutions in different formats, their correct / incorrect / mistaken answers, and the format type they had the most difficulty were examined. The research was conducted using the case study model of descriptive research methods. The research group consisted of 64 students who were attending at a public primary school in Eskişehir province. The data were obtained by using three problem solving sessions of each format applied to the students and a semi-structured interview performed afterwards with the students. In the research, it was found that the students had more difficulty in the story format problems than numerical and symbolic format problems since they made more errors in story problems. Regarding the reasons of the difficulty they had in story format, it was found that the students could not understand the problem if it was given in story format or they had difficulty in transforming the data in the story in text into mathematics language."