bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eksistensialisme Himura Kenshin dalam Serial Rurouni Kenshin
Authors: Barimbing Theresa Laurenzi , Sutanto Marisa Rianti , Lewerissa Ethel Deborah
Published: January 2025

This article aims to analyze the process of Himura Kenshin as the main character to achieve his existence by referring to Heidegger's theory of existentialism in Keishi Otomo’s Rurouni Kenshin film series. Rurouni Kenshin film series tells the life journey of Hitokiri Battosai, a samurai who worked as a government assassin, but decided to become a wanderer and stop killing in the Meiji era. The method used in this research is qualitative content analysis method. According to Heidegger, human (dasein) achieves their existence after going through three stages, namely moodness, fallenness, and sorge. The moodness stage guides Kenshin in making decisions to achieve his desired state in the world. The stage of fallenness allows Kenshin to understand himself and realize his existence. The stage of sorge, which is defined as 'care', involves anxiety about future possibilities as well as the urge to care for the world. Kenshin, as a human being, desires to exist and find his identity to harmonize with the world around him. Kenshin feels responsible for his past sins and decides to atone for them by helping others. After passing through all these stages, Kenshin achieves self-existence by being recognized as Himura Kenshin.
Diversity of wild edible plants, nutrition and phytochemical evaluation of certain plants with ethnobotanical importance from Tinsukia district, Assam, India
Authors: Pankaj Saikia , Daimalu Baro , Amal Bawri , Biswadeep Doley , Sanjay Basumatary , Nipen Nayak , Arjun Adhikari
Published: January 2025

The present study was conducted in 2021-2023 and recorded a total of 96 species, out of which 56 % were used as vegetables, 30 % as edible fruits and 7 % as masticatory, spice and condiments. This study also aims to evaluate the nutritionally important minerals concentration and phytochemical constituents of 5 plant taxa, i.e., Sarcochlamys pulcherrima (Roxb.) Gaud., Zanthoxylum oxyphyllum Edgew., Smilax perfoliata Lour., Portulaca oleracea L. and Phlogacanthas thyrsiformis (Hardw.) Mabb.  which are widely used in folk healing practices and folk medicine by the various ethnic communities of Tinsukia district. The concentration of 5 macro minerals Na, K, Ca, Mg and P is in the range of 12.5 -18.4, 90.4 -246.9, 140 -214.3, 84.9 - 112.2, 23.7 - 41.2 mg/100 g respectively. The ratio of K/Na (5.9:1 to13.4:1), Ca/P (4.1:1 to 9.1:1) and K/(Ca+Mg) (0.11:1 to 0.32:1) are found to be adequate ratios ranging from respectively. Microminerals like Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn and Ni are found in the range between 5.90 -16.17, 0.41-0.91, 0.13 -0.32, 0.07 -0.27 and 0.07 - 0.17 mg/100 g respectively. Some of the important phytochemicals are also found to be present in the analyzed plants. The study shows that consumption of these species may be beneficial for maintaining good mineral nutrition among the common people at a minimum cost.
Biofungicides derived from indigenous microorganisms fermented on Tagetes erecta L. flowers for the control of anthracnose in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Ambardini Sri , Yanti Nur Arfa , Mamangkey Jendri , Arsyat Elvina Yustika , Ardiansyah
Published: January 2025

Local microorganisms (LMo) are native microbial consortia that colonize specific substrates and ferment them when supplemented with nutrients. LMo-based products are emerging as eco-friendly alternatives for plant disease management. In this study, Tagetes erecta L. flowers were used as a substrate to cultivate LMo, which were then cross-applied to chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) to control anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum capsici. The research aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity, minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) and overall effectiveness of LMo derived from T. erecta flowers against C. capsici. The study was conducted in 3 stages: first, assessing the antifungal activity of LMo using the agar dilution method, second, determining the MFC of the LMo solution and third, evaluating the in planta efficacy of LMo in controlling anthracnose. Results demonstrated that LMo formulated from T. erecta exhibited strong antifungal activity, with a 15.99 mm inhibition zone and an MFC of 40%. In the field trial, a 50% LMo concentration significantly suppressed anthracnose, improving chili pepper condition and appearance compared to both negative and positive controls. These findings suggest that LMo based on T. erecta flowers offers a cost-effective, abundant and eco-friendly solution for anthracnose management, particularly for chili farmers in Southern Sulawesi.
Brand competitiveness and consumer preference towards milk and milk-based products Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS)
Authors: Gourav G , Parasuraman B , Rohini  , Senthilkumar  , Manikkaam V , Kannan M
Published: January 2025

This study investigates brand competitiveness and consumer preferences for milk and milk-based products like curd, ghee, butter, sweets, paneer, etc. utilizing Factor Analysis and Multi-dimensional Scaling (MDS) to provide insights into key dimensions influencing brand perception. Factor Analysis identified five critical dimensions that together explain 70.67% of the total variance in brand competitiveness. These dimensions include Best Brand and Customer Satisfaction (18.25%), Quality, Brand Trust and Awareness (14.47%), Price-Value Perception, Availability and Packaging (14.14%), New Products and Health/Nutrition (12.56%) and Loyal Customers and Recommendations (11.23%). The findings emphasize that Brand Reputation, Customer Satisfaction, Quality and Brand Trust are crucial in shaping brand competitiveness, underscoring the importance of meeting consumer expectations. In parallel, MDS analysis mapped consumer perceptions of eight milk brands, highlighting those brands like Tirumala, Sreeja and Sri Venkateswara are positively viewed in terms of value and taste. Conversely, brands such as Vijaya, Arokya, Heritage and Dodla received lower ratings; this suggests a gap between their price and quality or taste of their offerings. These insights are valuable for brands aiming to enhance their market position and align more closely with consumer preferences.
Assessing consumer preferences for plant-based ice cream: A conjoint analysis of soy and almond milk varieties
Authors: Shuwetha R , Muralidharan C , Selvanayaki S , Kavitha P S , Giridhari V V A
Published: January 2025

India, as the world's largest producer of milk, faces significant challenges due to the perishability of dairy products, driving demand for alternative value-added options like frozen desserts. Plant-based ice cream made from soy and almond milk offers a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional dairy-based options. This study aims to explore consumer preferences for plant-based ice cream, addressing the growing demand for dairy-free and health-conscious dessert options. Using Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis (CBC), a survey was conducted among 120 respondents in Coimbatore, India, to evaluate preferences for plant-based ice cream across four key attributes: health benefits, taste, price and product form (cone vs. cup). Low-fat content significantly influenced purchasing decisions under the health benefits attribute. Chocolate emerged as the preferred flavour, with a utility value of 0.362, while cones were favoured over cups with a utility value of 1.612. Price was the most influential attribute, contributing 46.5% to consumer decision-making, followed by health benefits. The optimal product configuration included a cone-shaped, chocolate-flavoured, low-fat plant-based ice cream priced at Rs. 70. The findings provide crucial insights for manufacturers, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing and health-focused innovations to meet the demand for healthier, plant-based ice cream varieties in India. These results can guide product development and marketing strategies in the expanding frozen dessert market.
Analysis of genetic profiling and diversity in mango cultivar using SSR
Authors: Muniyappan C , Rajangam J , Saraswathy S , Venkatesan K , Rajesh S , Madhan M M
Published: January 2025

The present study was conducted to show genetic variation and investigate inter-relationships between 30 mango genotypes. We are selected 9 SSR markers with 30 genotypes cv. Kalepad, Neelum, Swarnarekha, Alphonso Rumani, Sendura, Banganapalli, Mulgoa and Bangalora etc. The genomic DNA was extracted from mature leaf samples with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) method. Samples were run by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) they produced 350 amplified products, of which 258 were polymorphic and 132 monomorphic. The sizes of the alleles detected ranged from 120 to 290 bp. SSR markers were highly polymorphic with an average of 3.04 alleles per primers. SSRs gave moderate polymorphic information content (PIC) range value of 0.147 to 0.778. The amplified products varied between 2 (MSSR 152, MSSR 155 andMSSR173) to 3 and 4 (MSSR 106, MSSR140, MSSR146, MSSR156, MSSR160 and MSSR190) bands per primer. We obtained moderate genetic diversity, with Jaccard’s similarity co-efficient values ranging from 0.065 between cluster I and II to 0.25 between clusters II and III. The dendrogram generated from the unweighted pair group arithmetic average (UPGMA) cluster analysis broadly placed 30 mango cultivars into three significant clusters at co-efficient similarity of 0.65. The cluster size varied from 1 to 27 and cluster I was the largest cluster comprising twenty-seven cultivars, followed by cluster II possessing two and clusters I possess one variety. Cluster I had the highest diverse cultivars namely, Mallika, Gundur pacharichi, Rumani, Sajahan, Dillpasanth, Senthuram, Amarapalli, Arka aruna, Banganapalli, Sundar langra, Sothuparai local etc. cluster II contain the cultivar Neelgoa, Arka puneet Cluster III contain the cultivars viz., Neelphonso. Unique fingerprints were identified in the cultivars. The tendency of clustering among mango cultivars revealed that they have a strong affinity towards further breeding programmes.
Towards routine high-throughput analysis of fecal bile acids: validation of an enzymatic cycling method for the quantification of total bile acids in human stool samples on fully automated clinical chemistry analyzers
Authors: Masetto Angelique , Leber Tina , Frömel Tobias , Peter Christoph , Prager Kai , Grimmler Matthias
Published: January 2025

Objectives

Bile acid diarrhea is a common but underdiagnosed condition. Because the gold standard test (75SeHCAT) is time-consuming and not widely available, fecal bile acid excretion is typically assessed by chromatography and mass spectrometry. Although enzymatic cycling assays are well established for the rapid and cost-effective analysis of total bile acids (TBA) in serum or plasma, their full potential has yet not been extended to stool samples in clinical routine.

Methods

The performance of the ‘Total bile acids 21 FS’ reagent (DiaSys) was evaluated in fecal matrix according to CLSI guidelines and EU-IVD Regulations (2017/745), and compared to an established microplate-based kit (IDK®) by measuring patient stool samples (n=122). Method agreement was assessed by Passing-Bablok and Bland-Altman analysis. The quantification of eight individual BAs was assessed using HPLC-MS/MS as reference method.

Results

The DiaSys assay showed linearity between 3.5 and 130 μmol/L, good repeatability, total precision, and reproducibility with CVs of 1.7 %, 3.5 %, and 3.0 %. Limit of blank (LoB), detection (LoD), and quantitation (LoQ) were ≤0.17, ≤0.3, and 3.5 μmol/L, respectively. No significant interference from endogenous substances was observed. The methods showed good correlation up to 140 μmol/L (r=0.988), despite differences in the quantification of individual BAs, with mean deviations of 7 % (DiaSys) and 31 % (IDK®), respectively.

Conclusions

The advantages of enzymatic TBA analysis on fully automated clinical chemistry platforms can be exploited for the routine analysis of stool samples. However, cycling assays may benefit from reference standards that take into account the composition of the fecal BA pool.
Non-commutative nature of ℓ-adic vanishing cycles
Authors: Beraldo Dario , Pippi Massimo
Published: January 2025

Let

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be a flat (proper) and regular scheme of finite type over a strictly henselian discrete valuation ring.
We prove that the singularity category of the special fiber with its natural two-periodic structure allows to recover the ℓ-adic vanishing cohomology of 𝑝.
Along the way, we compute homotopy-invariant non-connective algebraic K-theory with compact support of certain embeddings

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in terms of the motivic realization of the dg-category of relatively perfect complexes.
Kinetics of acryloyloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride polymerization in aqueous solutions
Authors: Fu Xingqin , Wang Yifan , Hu Huiqing , Fu Wei , Wang Liangying , Jin Juncheng
Published: January 2025

Knowledge of the kinetics of polymerization plays a crucial role in the optimization of a synthesis process with appropriate polymerization rate and product quality. The polymerization of acryloyloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (DAC) was investigated using a dilatometer method in an aqueous solution. The impacts of temperature, monomer concentration, and initiator concentration on the polymerization rate were examined. The results showed that the polymerization rate increased with an increase in the temperature, monomer concentration, and initiator concentration. The activation energy of polymerization under the given conditions of 2.07 mol·L−1 DAC, 1.72 × 10−3 mol·L−1 ammonium persulfate, and 1.05 × 10−4 mol·L−1 Na4 EDTA was E
a = 85.25 kJ·mol−1. The overall polymerization rate equation was R
p = K[M]1.69[I]0.53. Based on the experimental results, the mechanism of polymerization was discussed in detail. The studies supplied the experimental basis for the industrial implementation of this reaction.
More human than human? Differences in lexis and collocation within academic essays produced by ChatGPT-3.5 and human L2 writers
Authors: Zhang Mengxuan , Crosthwaite Peter
Published: January 2025

ChatGPT and similar generative AI models are increasingly being integrated into educational practice, including second language (L2) writing. However, AI-generated writing may significantly differ from that of developing L2 writers, raising potential issues over academic integrity. With AI detectors still underused in many contexts due to accuracy concerns, it is essential to determine if and how AI-generated texts are similar or different to those of L2 writers. This study compares lexical and collocation choices between essays on the same topic generated by ChatGPT (version 3.5) and human L2 writers using corpus analytic techniques. R statistical software was used for analysis and comparison. Results suggest that when tasked with producing academic essays under the same topic, ChatGPT-3.5 excels in generating texts with formal and complex vocabulary suited for academic and technical themes, while human L2 writers tend to focus on personal and social issues, using more varied and context-rich vocabulary. Accordingly, educators seeking to detect AI use should recognise the distinct linguistic and cultural experiences L2 writers bring to their writing, while students using AI need to understand the nature of the machine-like clarity and directness of expression as produced by ChatGPT as compared with their own typical production.
Photocatalytic g-C3N4/poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) composite hydrogel triggering the synergetic effect for long-lasting sustainable purifying organic wastewater
Authors: Xue Shishan , Ye Zhiyong , Zhang Herong , Guo Meiling , Yang Xi , He Dengliang , Liu Shuxin , Chen Ning
Published: January 2025

With the development of modern industry, the water pollution is getting severer which causes the huge environmental problems. In this work, the novel photocatalytic polyelectrolyte composite hydrogels based on crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) equipped with graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were exploited via a facile preparation route, which exhibited extremely high removal ratio of 95 % and 94.5 % to Rhodamine B and tetracycline, respectively, through the synergistic effect of adsorption and photodegradation. Remarkably, the recyclability was also observed on the as-prepared hydrogels, which enabled to reuse for 15 times with the few attenuations of removal efficiency to contaminants. This study provides the new insights into the photocatalyst composite hydrogel and possesses the profound significance of the treatment of organic pollutants.
Who's Afraid of Murderous Rage? When Euthanasia Colludes with Self-Destructiveness
Authors: Najjarkakhaki Ardalan , Frederickson Jon , Bloothoofd Gerrie
Published: January 2025

The impact of intense countertransference affects in working with patients experiencing complex trauma can have a critical effect on decisions about euthanasia, especially when such decisions are made solely on the grounds of a psychiatric condition. These countertransference dynamics become particularly significant in the context of the rising number of euthanasia requests by psychiatric patients in the Netherlands. We contend that for a subgroup of patients with complex trauma, attachment trauma, and personality disorders, the label “treatment-resistant” may be applied prematurely and incorrectly. This may occur when highly complex transference-countertransference dynamics are not properly assessed, and tertiary treatment options like intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) are not considered, particularly in cases of chronic and severe childhood trauma leading to an unconscious reservoir of murderous rage that is directed at the self. A long-term therapeutic relationship can activate unconscious transferences, leading to the reenactment of previous attachment trauma. We propose that assessments for euthanasia must include a psychological analysis of the unconscious transference, enactment, and countertransference involved. This article presents a hypothetical case example to illustrate how a patient labeled as “treatment-resistant” can be supported through a psychodynamic formulation and proposes further pathways for clinical decision-making.
Amyloid-β deposition in basal frontotemporal cortex is associated with selective disruption of temporal mnemonic discrimination
Authors: Vanderlip Casey R. , Taylor Lisa , Kim Soyun , Harris Alyssa L. , Tuteja Nandita , Meza Novelle , Escalante Yuritza Y. , McMillan Liv , Yassa Michael A. , Adams Jenna N.
Published: January 2025

Cerebral amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation, a hallmark pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), precedes clinical impairment by two to three decades. However, it is unclear whether Aβ contributes to subtle memory deficits observed during the preclinical stage. The heterogenous emergence of Aβ deposition may selectively impact certain memory domains, which rely on distinct underlying neural circuits. In this context, we tested whether specific domains of mnemonic discrimination, a neural computation essential for episodic memory, exhibit specific deficits related to early Aβ deposition. We tested 108 cognitively unimpaired human older adults (66% female) who underwent 18F-florbetapir positron emission tomography (Aβ-PET), and a control group of 35 young adults, on a suite of mnemonic discrimination tasks taxing object, spatial, and temporal domains. We hypothesized that Aβ pathology would be selectively associated with temporal discrimination performance due to Aβ’s propensity to accumulate in the basal frontotemporal cortex, which supports temporal processing. Consistent with this hypothesis, we found a dissociation in which generalized age-related deficits were found for object and spatial mnemonic discrimination, while Aβ-PET levels were selectively associated with deficits in temporal mnemonic discrimination. Further, we found that higher Aβ-PET levels in medial orbitofrontal and inferior temporal cortex, regions supporting temporal processing, were associated with greater temporal mnemonic discrimination deficits, pointing to the selective vulnerability of circuits related to temporal processing early in AD progression. These results suggest that Aβ accumulation within basal frontotemporal regions may disrupt temporal mnemonic discrimination in preclinical AD, and future work is needed to determine whether assessing temporal mnemonic discrimination can aid in predicting emerging AD progression.

Significance StatementIdentifying subtle cognitive changes that reflect emerging Aβ accumulation could lead to the development of cognitive tasks to detect individuals at risk of AD and sensitively assess clinical intervention outcomes for Aβ-lowering therapeutics. Temporal mnemonic discrimination, the ability to distinguish between events occurring at different times, is supported by basal frontotemporal regions which are among the earliest impacted by Aβ. We demonstrate that Aβ-positivity, as well as increased Aβ deposition in basal frontotemporal regions, is selectively associated with deficits in temporal mnemonic discrimination, but not other domains of mnemonic discrimination such as object identity or spatial relationships. These results suggest that Aβ disrupts cortical circuits supporting temporal processing and highlights inclusion of temporal mnemonic discrimination tasks in future clinical assessments.
A SPOCK1 fehérje szerepe a máj egészséges és kóros működéseiben
Authors: Bárdos Dávid , Szakadáti Helga , Váncza Lóránd , Drácz Bálint , Dezső Katalin , Baghy Kornélia , Szijártó Attila , Kovalszky Ilona , Werling Klára
Published: January 2025

A máj betegségei jelentős globális egészségügyi kihívást jelentenek, gyakran
későn kerülnek felismerésre, és nehezen kezelhetők. Ezért a máj kóros
folyamatainak megértése, új biomarkerek és terápiás célpontok keresése kiemelt
jelentőséggel bír, mivel hozzájárulhat a korai diagnózis, hatékonyabb kezelési
stratégiák és jobb betegségkimenetel eléréséhez. A „SPARC/Osteonectin CWCV and
Kazal-like domains proteoglycan 1” (SPOCK1) fehérje, amelyet először 1992-ben
írtak le, fontos szerepet játszhat a máj egészséges és kóros folyamataiban,
különösen májcarcinoma és májfibrosis esetén. A SPOCK1 multidomén fehérje, amely
az extracellularis mátrixban és sejten belül, különösen a mitokondriumok
közelében lokalizálódik. Az egészséges májban kis mennyiségben van jelen, de
kóros állapotokban – mint a HCV-fertőzés, a cirrhosis és a rák – expressziója
jelentősen növekszik. A SPOCK1 elősegíti a sejtnövekedést, -migrációt és
-inváziót, valamint gátolja az apoptózist, ezáltal hozzájárul a daganatok és a
fibrosis progressziójához. Számos jelátviteli útvonal aktiválásával fejti ki
onkogén hatását. A SPOCK1 potenciális biomarker és terápiás célpont lehet májrák
és egyéb májbetegségek esetén, de klinikai alkalmazásához és jelentőségének
megértéséhez további kutatások szükségesek, különös tekintettel a fehérje
funkciójára és szekréciós mechanizmusaira. Orv Hetil. 2025; 165(3): 82–89.
Lepidocollema brisbanense (C. Knight) P.M. Jørg., a new record of a corticolous lichen (Pannariaceae, Peltigerales) for Indonesia
Authors: Fastanti Fandri S. , Nadhifah Ainun , Hariri Muhammad R. , Suharja  , Retnowati Atik
Published: January 2025

Lepidocollema brisbanense (C. Knight) P.M. Jørg. is reported as new to Indonesia. This species is characterized by foliose grey thallus with black rhizohyphae; apothecia with thalline margins, pale red-brown discs; ascospores simple, with a thin, smooth wall. Other details of the morphology, image of fresh material and microscopic characters are provided.
Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinis atstovavimas Turkijos Respublikai: Jurgio Baltrušaičio ir Lado Natkevičiaus akreditacijų klausimas
Authors: Rinkevičius Šarūnas
Published: January 2025

Straipsnyje analizuojamas Lietuvos Respublikos diplomatinio atstovavimo Turkijos Respublikai klausimas Pirmosios Lietuvos Respublikos laikais, remiantis abiejų valstybių archyvuose esančiais dokumentais vertinant akreditacinius ir kitus su šiuo klausimu susijusius dokumentus bei siekiant rekonstruoti nuoseklų chronologinį diplomatinio atstovavimo vaizdą. Šiuo laikotarpiu nebuvo tiesioginės Lietuvos Respublikos atstovybės Turkijos Respublikoje, buvo atstovaujama per Lietuvos Respublikos pasiuntinybę Maskvoje įgaliojimų pagrindu. Atstovauti Lietuvą Turkijai buvo paskirti du Lietuvos nepaprastieji pasiuntiniai ir įgaliotieji ministrai Maskvoje: Jurgis Baltrušaitis (1932–1939) ir Ladas Natkevičius (1939–1940). Straipsnis susideda iš dviejų dalių: pirmojoje aptariami Jurgio Baltrušaičio, o antrojoje – Lado Natkevičiaus paskyrimo ir atstovavimo klausimai.
The relationship between the regional and state functions of dietine assemblies during the reign of Stanisław August Poniatowski on the example of the Trakai and Kaunas dietines
Authors: Jusupović Monika
Published: January 2025

Lietuvos Didžiosios Kunigaikštystės seimelių veikla Abiejų Tautų Respublikoje buvo susijusi su dviem pagrindinėmis funkcijomis. Pirmoji – tai visos valstybės mastu vykdoma politinė veikla, kuri daugiausia pasireiškė renkant atstovus į centrinės valdžios institucijas. Antroji – regioninė valdžia (ar savivalda), orientuota į vietos bendruomenių poreikius ir veikimą. Šiame straipsnyje aptariamas šių dviejų funkcijų ryšys, remiantis pasirinktų Lietuvos seimelių, veikusių Stanislovo Augusto Poniatovskio valdymo laikotarpiu, pavyzdžiu. Straipsnio tikslas – išnagrinėti, kaip savivaldos ir politinės funkcijos atsispindėjo seimelių veikloje ir kuri iš jų buvo dominuojanti. Šis klausimas analizuojamas ne tik lyginant skirtingų seimelių skaičių, bet ir vertinant jų narių įsitraukimą į abi minėtas funkcijas bei veiklos intensyvumą.
Healthcare-associated infections caused by Candida spp. in critical infants: a look at environmental surfaces
Authors: Guerino Vilela Priscila , Caixeta da Silveira Ferreira Isadora , De Paula Menezes Ralciane , Amante Penatti Mário Paulo , Dos Santos Pedroso Reginaldo , Von Dolinger de Brito Röder Denise
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives: invasive fungal infections entail high morbidity and mortality rates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) and are accompanied by an increasing prevalence of resistant isolates, highlighting hospital environments as the primary sources of contamination. This study identified Candida species in infants in a Brazilian NICU, assessed their clinical and laboratory conditions and characterized the isolates. Methods: Candida isolates from newborns (NBs) and environments were identified and analyzed for antifungal resistance, virulence factors, and molecular relationships. Results: four NBs presented invasive candidiasis, such as C. albicans (2 NBs), C. glabrata (1 NB), and C. parapsilosis sensu stricto (1 NB). All NBs were extremely premature (<29 weeks) and had used at least one invasive device. Two clinical isolates demonstrated resistance, one to fluconazole (C. parapsilosis sensu stricto) and the other to micafungin (C. glabrata). Five environmental isolates were identified as C. parapsilosis sensu stricto, and one of them showed to be fluconazole susceptible-dose dependent. Biofilm was the only virulence factor produced by all nine isolates. Molecular analysis revealed high similarity between one environmental isolate and one clinical isolate of C. parapsilosis sensu stricto. Conclusions: the results indicated the presence of Candida species in infants and NICU environments, with some demonstrating in vitro resistance to fluconazole and micafungin. All isolates produced biofilm. A notable genetic similarity was observed between some environmental and clinical isolates, suggesting the environment as a possible source of infection.
A Transcultural Perspective on Social Work with Cultural and Spiritual Diversity.
Authors: Canda Edward R.
Published: January 2025

A Transcultural Perspective on Social Work with Cultural and Spiritual Diversity offers theoretical and practical guidelines for ways that social workers and other professional helpers can honor the distinctiveness of particular cultures and spiritual views as well as the common qualities of humanity. The transcultural perspective promotes mutual understanding and collaboration toward wellbeing and justice for all people and all beings. This book reveals the historical development and current state of the art of Dr. Edward Canda’s innovations on culturally appropriate and spiritually sensitive social work, with examples from refugee resettlement, interreligious dialogue, cross-cultural marriage, international social work collaborations, and spiritual strengths-based practice. A Transcultural Perspective provides a concise and thorough framework for inclusive spiritually sensitive social work including ethical decision-making, spiritual assessment, therapeutic relationship, mindfulness, fulfillment supporting organizational culture, and global ecological compassion and justice.
Presentació
Authors: Palau Vergés Montserrat
Published: January 2025

Presentació
Reescriptures del mite de la dona d’aigua en la cançó contemporània
Authors: Hernàndez-i-Garcia Xavier
Published: January 2025

El mite de la dona d’aigua és una part essencial del nostre patrimoni etnopoètic. Arreu dels Països Catalans trobem llegendes sobre aquests éssers fantàstics, també anomenades encantades, goges, nimfes o fades. L’aigua hi és vista com un element generador de vida i, per tant, associat a la fertilitat, l’exuberància, el misteri i la sensualitat. Les dones d’aigua són d’una gran bellesa i guarden tresors meravellosos, però també poden ser perilloses per als humans. El mite ha arribat a l’actualitat en múltiples versions i ha sigut incorporat a la literatura  per autors com Jacint Verdaguer, Josep Sebastià Pons, Miquel Costa i Llobera o Miquel Martí i Pol. A partir dels anys seixanta, en l’àmbit de la cançó, trobem adaptacions d’aquests textos fetes per cantautors com Teresa Rebull, Maria del Mar Bonet o Marala. Paral·lelament, grups de folk com Xaloc Música o Nou Romancer han musicat les rondalles tradicionals en què apareixen aquests éssers. En els darrers anys, tanmateix, és quan sorgeixen reescriptures més lliures del mite, que han fet grups com La Gossa Sorda, Clara Peya o Txell Sota, i que hi aporten una visió feminista en què aquesta criatura és vista com un exemple de dona lluitadora, lliure i empoderada.
Revisió del concepte de bruixa a partir de les llegendes menorquines
Authors: Pérez i Pérez Lidia
Published: January 2025

El concepte de bruixa, que sovint encapçala moviments feministes, ha tengut molta controvèrsia al llarg dels segles, des del seu naixement fins avui dia, i molta gent no coneix quin en va ser el context, ni la repercussió, ni les conseqüències que ens han arribat. Al llarg del segle xvi, la concepció de bruixa incloïa intrínsecament que la dona encarnava el mal. Eren, per tant, dones i sovint de classe baixa: eren oprimides que es resistien a la pobresa i a l’exclusió social; per això foren les protagonistes d’un ampli moviment polític en què crearen una societat organitzada, anàrquica i antisocial que era rebuda com una conspiració contra la civilització, la qual cosa fou un dels pretextos que usaren per  dur a terme la cacera. A Menorca, hi va haver un cas registrat d’assassinat, el de Joana Gonyalons, que era la tercera del signe Escorpí de la família: padrina, mare i neta compartien el mateix signe i totes tres van ser acusades de ser bruixes. Durant el segle xviii, amb la pujada al tron de Felip v i sobretot amb l’arribada dels anglesos a l’illa i l’eliminació del Tribunal del Sant Ofici, es començà a estendre la por cap a les bruixes. Aquest sentiment es canalitzà, com és natural, a través de les llegendes.
Tail Clipping Larval Zebrafish v1
Authors: not provided FishFloorUCL
Published: January 2025

Tail clipping of ~ 2–4 dpf zebrafish larvae for genotyping.
Imaging and quantification v2
Authors: Hsiao Tony
Published: January 2025

Imaging using Olympus VS200 scanner and quantification by Qupath ver 3.8
Retóricas manageriales y lógica de dominación en la empresa. Los ejemplos del coaching y la gestión humana.
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Bustamante García Hernán Carlos , Bermúdez Restrepo Héctor L. ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: January 2025

Este libro que cuestiona las prácticas y discursos que se esconden detrás de la gestión humana en las empresas. Nos invitan a reflexionar sobre cómo las retóricas del management, como la "cultura organizacional" o la "felicidad en el trabajo", encubren la lógica de dominación inherente a la dirección de la empresa. A través de un análisis crítico, los autores nos muestran cómo la gestión humana ha sido colonizada por la epistemología del management, que concibe al ser humano como un recurso y no como un fin en sí mismo. Denuncian la ingenuidad de los ejecutivos y académicos que se dejan llevar por las retóricas manageriales, sin cuestionar su intencionalidad subyacente. Este libro es un llamado a la reflexión y al debate sobre la necesidad de fundamentar epistemológicamente la gestión humana, más allá de las discusiones bizantinas que nos distraen de lo fundamental. Los autores nos invitan a desentrañar la lógica de dominación del management y a buscar un pensamiento administrativo crítico y radical, que priorice la ética y el respeto por la dignidad humana.
Ruralidad, conflictos socioambientales y construcción de paz en Colombia
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Gutiérrez Loaiza Alderid , Gómez Vargas Alix Bibiana ,   Universidad de Antioquia, García Sánchez Andrés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Arias López Beatriz Elena ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Martínez Martínez Berto Esilio ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Galindo Araque Camila Andrea ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Quintero Ramírez César , Hernández Ciro Eulalia ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Álvarez Giraldo Ever Estyl ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Lugo Agudelo Héctor Manuel , Pineda Gómez Hernán Darío ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Cardona Alzate Lina María ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Ramírez Zuluaga Luis Antonio ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Almario Almario Luis Fernando ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Bermúdez Bermúdez Marcela María ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Valderrama Arboleda Mateo ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Ramos Barón Pablo Andrés ,   Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Correa Alzate Susana ,   Institución Universitaria Tecnológico de Antioquia, Montoya Arango Vladimir ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: January 2025

Este libro es una compilación de artículos que abordan la ruralidad, los conflictos socioambientales y la construcción de paz en Colombia, con un enfoque en la región de Antioquia. Los autores, investigadores y académicos de diversas disciplinas, presentan sus análisis y reflexiones sobre la complejidad de la ruralidad colombiana, caracterizada por la diversidad cultural, territorial y económica.
El libro se organiza en tres secciones. La primera sección, "Conflictos socioambientales y desarrollo", explora las tensiones y dinámicas que surgen en la relación entre la conservación de los recursos naturales y el desarrollo económico en territorios colectivos afrocolombianos. La segunda sección, "Ruralidad, conflicto armado y construcción de paz", analiza la relación entre la pacificación, el control territorial y el desarrollo geográfico desigual en el Oriente antioqueño, así como la reconfiguración territorial en zonas rurales durante el posacuerdo. La tercera sección, "Ruralidad y pandemia", se centra en la afectación de la pandemia por Covid-19 en la ruralidad colombiana, particularmente en la región de Antioquia, y cómo las comunidades rurales han respondido a la crisis con alternativas y resistencias basadas en la medicina tradicional, los saberes populares y el trabajo solidario comunitario.
Lecturas recobradas: aportes conceptuales y metodológicos sobre formaciones espaciales
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Uribe de Hincapié María Teresa , Henao Delgado Hernán ,   Universidad de Antioquia, García Clara Inés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Aramburo Siegert Clara Inés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Arcila Estrada María Teresa ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Blair Trujillo Elsa ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Montoya Arango Vladimir ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Guzmán Barney Álvaro ,   Universidad del Valle, Rodríguez Pizarro Alba Nubia ,   Universidad del Valle, Domínguez Cardona Juan Camilo ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Ospina Mesa César Andrés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Quiceno Toro Natalia ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Sanín Naranjo Paula ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Puerta Silva Claudia ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Ramírez Zuluaga Luis Antonio ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Sepúlveda López Lida ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Pimienta Betancur Alejandro ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Hernández Ciro Eulalia ,   Universidad de Antioquia, García Sánchez Andrés ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Piazzini Suárez Carlo Emilio ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: January 2025

Hemos reunido estas lecturas recobradas con el propósito de ofrecer en un mismo lugar diferentes textos sobre formaciones espaciales, que encuentran dentro de sus condiciones de producción, o como parte de sus efectos, redes interdiscursivas, unas veces explícitas, otras implícitas, que han confluido o se han deplegado desde el Instituto de Estudios Regionales-Iner de la Universidad de Antioquia. Se trata de lecturas muy diversas, que sostienen entre sí afinidades temáticas en torno de lo que aquí denominamos formaciones espaciales. Diferentes ejercicios de conceptualización han explorado categorías cercanas, sea como esfuerzo por dar cuenta de la forma y el contenido espacial de las cambiantes relaciones sociales. Este libro busca hacerles un homenaje a las locas de los pueblos que se enfrentaron, con toda su rabia y encanto, a las múltiples violencias religiosas, morales, sociales, culturales y políticas que atraviesan y configuran los pueblos en Antioquia. Le apostamos a redescubrir sus vidas y a exaltar sus osadías para aplaudir su valentía y, de paso, provocarnos y movilizarnos teórica y políticamente.
A Review of Smart Contract Verification Methods
Authors:   HSE University, Moscow, 101000, Russian Federation, Avdoshin S. M. , Litvinenko A. M. ,   HSE University, Moscow, 101000, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

Smart contracts are software algorithms that represent an agreement in digital form with a mechanism for forcing the parties to fulfill their obligations. Smart contracts are already firmly entrenched in the fields of finance, but this is not the only possible field of application. The disadvantage of such a digital agreement is that smart contracts can contain errors that can lead to financial losses. The verification process is designed to reduce such errors. This paper provides an overview of methods and tools in the field of smart contract verification.
THE INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC CHARITY ON THE QUALITY OF LEARNING OF TEACHING STUDENTS DURING CRISIS SITUATIONS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, MELIKOVA Kateryna
Published: January 2025

Background. The article states that in connection with Ukraine's desire to integrate into the European and world educational and scientific
spaces, the issue of the quality of education and academic integrity is acute.
Results. The essence of academic integrity and its influence on the learning of students of pedagogic specialties, in particular, in crisis
situations (in war conditions) is revealed. The analysis of the influence of ethical behavioral attitude on the professional development and selfaffirmation of future teachers was carried out. The importance of the skills of moral choice and responsibility in the context of the educational process
aimed at training highly qualified specialists, especially in the conditions of unpleasant features, is highlighted. The significance of established high
standards of ethics and their influence on professional development are considered. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining integrity
in students during crisis situations. It has been proven that a high level of integrity contributes to effective management response and cooperation
in crisis conditions. Considered the importance of constant learning and adaptation, which can effectively adapt to new conditions and make an
informed decision in times of uncertainty. Emphasis is placed on the fact that adherence to the principles of academic integrity is the key to a
successful exit from crisis situations in the modern world. The most relevant strategies for increasing the effectiveness of the educational process
in conditions of instability were studied, namely: flexible curriculum, online resources and technologies, active interaction, communication and
support, balanced evaluation and reporting system, promotion of independence, psychological support, adaptation to different circumstances. The
importance of the role of student youth in solving crisis situations is revealed.
Conclus і ons. The question of active participation of students in solving the problems of critical thinking, leadership skills and the ability
to adapt to changes is substantiated. It examines the roles that students can play in society during times of crisis, and points to the importance of
their contribution to building resilience and implementing innovative approaches to overcoming adversity. The need to support and stimulate student
activity in order to ensure the stability of society in conditions of uncertainty and crisis is recognized and highlighted.
Envisioning Systemic Transition Period Wars through the Thirty Years’ War and the First and Second World Wars
Authors: Emeklier Bilgehan , Emeklier Nihal
Published: January 2025

This article focuses on “systemic transition period wars” emerging during specific historical periods and bringing about transformative changes in the international power configuration, leading to a new systemic structure. It aims to elucidate the distinct characteristics and outcomes of systemic transition period wars by exploring two historical examples –the Thirty Years’ War and the First and Second World Wars. The article’s focus is to reveal under which circumstances these systemic transition period wars occur and how these systemic wars not only alter the distribution of power among international actors but also fundamentally reshape the global systemic structure.
A Situational-Event Approach to Understanding the Psychological Well/Ill-Being of University Students
Authors: Nartova-Bochaver S.K. , Khodakovskaya E.N. , Yurchuk V.Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article presents a situational-event approach in the perspective of academic research on the psychological well/ill-being of students, and the development of sound student support service programs. The target group, young people studying, has a high psychological vulnerability due to high social requirements and a special timing of developmental tasks. Situations are a subjective reflection of the circumstances in which the person is. An event is a change in the subjective picture of a life path. Situations and events as the factors of well/ill-being can be ordered in terms of their probability, typicality and chance of being prevented or mitigated. In the Russian tradition, the umbrella concept in relation to events and situations is a difficult life situation. Empirical studies show that the most typical difficulties in students are related to the academic sphere, and their possible resolution has a different locus and agent. In conclusion, a brief overview of relevant methods for studying difficulties in student life is given. The limitations of existing research and the prospects for the development of a situational-event approach are described.
Modern Trends in Qualitative and Quantitative Studies of Existential Isolation and Paths to Overcoming It
Authors: Averina P.A.
Published: January 2025

The article presents a review of modern research on the phenomenon of existential isolation in foreign studies. An attempt is made to analyze different methodological approaches in understanding the problem of existential isolation by foreign researchers. The socio-psychological model STEIM proposed by P. Helm is considered. Existential isolation, on the one hand, is associated with depression, anxiety, and accessibility to thoughts of death, and on the other hand, causes social avoidance and loss of hope for the possibility of being understood, which creates significant difficulties in helping people with this condition in psychotherapy. Cross-cultural research demonstrates that collectivist values can be a buffer against feelings of existential isolation. The Scandinavian tradition of studying existential loneliness is discussed, in which qualitative studies of older people predominate and the phenomenon is consistently found to be associated with the experience of meaninglessness and proximity to death. It is concluded that different schools study the same phenomenon, approaching its research from different angles. The need to establish a dialogue between research traditions for a holistic understanding of the phenomenon and a comprehensive exploration of the possibilities for overcoming the experience of existential isolation is emphasized.
Comparative role of radiologic diagnostic methods in patients with prostate cancer biochemical recurrence
Authors: Rostovtseva Tatiana M. , Dolgushin Mikhail B. , Karalkina Mariya A. , Koroid Olga A. , Sinitsyn Valentin E.
Published: January 2025

Biochemical recurrence occurs approximately in 25-50% of patients with prostate cancer after treatment. However, the prognosis and course of the disease vary substantially and depend on the wide range of factors. Biochemical recurrence may be caused either by local recurrence or by metastatic dissemination. Approaches to the diagnostics and treatment of patients with prostate cancer biochemical recurrence underwent radical changes over the last years due to the implementation of the new diagnostic methods in clinical practice. The article represents literature review of the current possibilities of diagnostic methods in the detection of local recurrence and metastatic spread in patients with prostate cancer biochemical recurrence.
Safety and Efficacy of Various Teeth Whitening Methods
Authors: Druzhinina Anastasia , Turchenko Elizaveta , Kolosovskaya Anna , Batirov Batir , Berikashvili Aleksey
Published: January 2025

The article discusses various chemical and physico-chemical methods of teeth whitening, focusing on their effectiveness, safety, and potential side effects. The primary substances used for chemical whitening are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, which cause oxidation of pigments in enamel and dentin, leading to tooth whitening. Despite the high effectiveness of such methods, prolonged use of chemical agents can lead to microstructural changes in the enamel, reducing its microhardness and increasing porosity. Physico-chemical methods, such as lasers and LEDs, activate low concentrations of whitening agents and require lower concentrations of active substances, which reduces the risk of enamel damage and tooth sensitivity. The speed and degree of whitening may vary depending on the concentration of active components and exposure time. Studies show that higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide provide faster whitening but are also associated with an increased frequency of side effects (such as increased tooth sensitivity, irritation of gums, and oral soft tissues). Analysis of studies involving patients with tooth sensitivity confirms that these combined methods significantly reduce discomfort. The long-term stability of whitening results is a subject of active research, as repeated use of chemical whitening agents may exacerbate structural changes in the enamel.