bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Supplementation of caffeine to extender improves post-thaw seminal attributes of Poitou donkey semen
Authors: KANT SOURABH , PAL YASH , LEGHA R A , RAVI S K , TALLURI T R , SHARMA TARU
Published: November 2022

The current study was conducted with an objective of elucidating the effect of addition of various levels of caffeine to jack semen on seminal attributes at pre- and post-thaw stage. Six ejaculates from each three adult jack stallions were collected via artificial vagina using estrus jenny as dummy. Caffeine was added to semen extender at 0.1, 0.5 and 2 mM at pre-freeze stage and the semen was cryopreserved according to standard protocol. Sperm motility, viability and other functional attributes were assessed at pre-freeze and post-thaw stages. The present study revealed that, adding caffeine to jack semen extender at 0.1 mM, 0.5 mM or 2 mM levels had positive impact on seminal parameters compared to the control semen. Sperm kinetics (VAP, VSL and STR) and motility increased in the caffeine treated groups in comparison to the control group. The caffeine at 2.0 mM concentration resulted in better post-thaw sperm motility, viability, and acrosome integrity as compared to 1 or 0.5 mM of caffeine and control. Caffeine supplementation also enhanced post-thaw sperm kinematic parameters, which implies its potential as an alternative antioxidant supplement. It was concluded that, 2 mM caffeine supplementation to donkey semen significantly improved post-thaw sperm motility and other functional attributes as compared to the control. However, the potential benefits of caffeine on the fertility rates needs to be investigated.
Prediction of postpartum performances of transition Zebu (Bos indicus) cows using receiver operating characteristics analysis
Authors: WANKHADE PRATIK RAMESH , MANIMARAN AYYASAMY , KUMARESAN ARUMUGAM , PATBANDHA TAPAS K , SIVARAM MUNIANDY , JEYAKUMAR SAKTHIVEL , RAJENDRAN DURAISAMY
Published: November 2022

Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) analysis is a popular method to discriminate between the two conditions of tested animals. In this study, we estimated accuracy and threshold values of metabolic (Dry matter Intake; DMI and Body Condition Score: BCS, NEFA and BHBA) and immune indicators (Haptoglobin: Hp, Serum Amyloid A: SAA, IL-6, TNF-a, IL-1b, and IL-8) during transition period (–21, –14, –7, 0, +3, +7, +14 and +21 days) to predict the high yielding (HY) and pregnant Deoni cows. ROC analysis revealed that SAA (–21 d), IL-6 (–21 and –7 d), BCS (–7 d) and BHBA (–7 d) during pre-partum period, differentiated HY from low or medium yielder (LY/MY) cows with moderate to excellent accuracy (AUC >0.8). During postpartum period, IL-6 (+7 d), TNF-a (+21 d), DMI (+21 d), NEFA (+14 d and +21 d) and BHBA (+21 d) levels had moderate to excellent accuracy to differentiate HY from LY or MY cows. IL-6 (–14 d and –7 d), TNF-a (–14 d) and DMI (–21 d; above 2 kg/100 kg BW) during pre-partum period while, SAA (+3 d and +7 d), IL-6 (+3 and +21 d) and TNF-a (+7 and +21 d) during postpartum period were significantly predicted the pregnant cows with moderate to excellent accuracy. Altogether, it is concluded that SAA, IL-6 and TNF-a levels had higher accuracy in discrimination of HY and pregnant cows from LY or MY and non-pregnant cows, respectively. Therefore, their corresponding threshold values could be used for predicting HY and pregnant Zebu (Deoni) cows.
Ecological, economic and socio-cultural sustainability of different livelihood options and enterprises practised by pastoralists in Banni grasslands of Gujarat
Authors: MANJUNATHA B L , SHAMSUDHEEN M , SURESHKUMAR M , TEWARI PRATIBHA
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted in Banni grasslands to estimate the sustainability of different livelihood options practiced by pastoralist households. The sustainability of livelihood options was measured using a scale consisting of ecological, economic and socio-cultural parameters with 6 indicators each. The primary data were collected from 280 households in 12 villages in Banni grasslands between 2014 and 2019. It was found that there were 11 distinct livelihood options practiced in Banni grasslands: Banni buffalo based pastoralism, goat and sheep rearing, Prosopis juliflora based charcoal production, honey collection, gum extraction, embroidery, leather work, labour, services, tourism and trade. The sustainability of buffalo rearing was found to be highest on ecological, economic and socio-cultural indicators. Migratory pastoralism has evolved over five centuries adapting to climatic and man-made changes, has deep socio-cultural heritage and employed 70% households at present while generating highest revenues to individual households and the Banni economy. The economic sustainability of charcoal production was higher than the goat and sheep rearing whereas the ecological and socio-cultural sustainability of the latter was higher. Charcoal production employed 80% households (as primary and secondary enterprise) whereas goat and sheep rearing employed merely 3% households indicating the economic significance of the former enterprise. It was evident that economic sustainability was the immediate goal of individual pastoralist households to attain income, food and nutritional security. Goat and sheep rearing could provide an alternative to charcoal production while being more sustainable. Charcoal production was an adaptation strategy for livelihood security. Control of P. juliflora will have positive implications on the ecology of Banni grasslands and livelihoods of pastoralists. The recognition of community grazing rights of Maldharis over Banni grasslands would further augment this shift. Similarly, handicrafts (embroidery and leather craft) and trade offer sustainable alternatives to charcoal production in the context of expanding tourism and market access.
Small ruminant production in dryland regions of India: Status, challenges and opportunities
Authors: KUMAR ARUN , MISRA S S , CHAUHAN I S , GOWANE G R , SHINDE A K
Published: November 2022

Small ruminants are important components of smallholder production systems in dry regions of the country andrequire technological transformation for bringing the farmers out of the vicious cycle of poverty. There is hugescope of improving the income and livelihood of farmers in these harsh topographies because of expanding marketand demand for small ruminant products. Live animal sale is the main source of income from small ruminantscontribute up to three-fourths-of total income. Milk of sheep is produced in negligible amount and consumed inhouseholds while goat milk is well in demand but small portion is sold by farmers and mostly used in households.The price of wool is depressed, whereas carpet wool produced in some regions receives prime price in the market.The main factors affecting small ruminant production in dry areas are feed scarcity, poor genetic make of animals,poor health cover facilities, lack of proximity to market and climate change effects. The technological adoption forenhancing productivity of small ruminants in dry areas has been discussed in this overview. The genetic improvement of small ruminant resources, valuation of breeds, exploring value addition/alternative uses of wool and goat milk, improvement of range management, feed base, use of unconventional feeds, flock health management, reproduction management, improving feed efficiency, value addition, quality issues, creating farmers' organisations, improving market access are some of the issues that need priority in research and development for improving productivity of small ruminants for better livelihood security and income generation of farmers in dryland regions. With the concerted efforts of research, extension and development workers, living conditions of small ruminants farmers can be improved which will alleviate poverty, create employment opportunity in rural areas and reduce migration of younger generation to the cities.
Cervical histomorphology of successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes subjected to intracervical hyaluronidase or PgE1 treatment
Authors: SINGH NAVDEEP , GANDOTRA V K , GHUMAN S P S , PATHAK DEVENDRA , HONPARKHE M
Published: November 2022

Twenty-four buffaloes presented between 36-72 h of occurrence of uterine torsion were successfully detorted and equally divided to intracervical hyaluronidase enzyme or prostaglandin E1 (PgE1) treatment or control group for investigating the treatment effectiveness for complete cervical dilatation. Intracervical treatment was administered immediately after detorsion, and cervical biopsy was collected immediately before instituting treatment and at time of cervical dilatation or at 18 h post detorsion in case of non-dilated cervix. The doppler indices of middle uterine artery were evaluated at an hour before detorsion and 0.5 h after detorsion. In control group, none of the buffaloes exhibited cervical dilatation, whereas, 87.5% buffaloes of hyaluronidase group and 62.5% of PgE1 group exhibited cervical dilatation. Following intracervical treatment, lamina propria showed loosely arranged collagen fibres along with hemorrhages, polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells and intercollagen space filled by homogenous/ watery substance in case of dilated cervix. In non-dilated cervix, the collagen fibres were tightly arranged with lesser number of PMN cells and negligible haemorrhages at 18 h after treatment. The doppler indices of the middle uterine artery revealed improvement (P<0.05) in blood supply towards cervix and uterus in buffaloes exhibiting complete cervical dilatation. In conclusion, intracervical hyaluronidase treatment in immediate post-detorsion period in uterine torsion affected buffaloes can be an effective strategy to ensure complete cervical dilatation and per-vaginal fetal delivery.
Expression of PTX3, GHR and GDF9 genes in cumulus cells and oocytes in relation to developmental competence of Bos indicus
Authors: DEV H , DUTTA D J , BORAH P , RAJ H , HUSSAIN I , SAIKIA J
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted to evaluate the level of expression (mRNA) of specific developmental marker genes, viz. Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF9), Growth Hormone Receptor (GHR) and Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in bovine cumulus cells and oocytes in relation to in vitro developmental competence. Good quality Cumulus- Oocytes- Complexes (COCs) were selected for in vitro maturation and fertilization. The mean percentage of in vitro fertilization performance was 59.84 ± 4.28. The relative quantification values of GDF9 were 2.38, 98.13, 1 and 132.58; GHR were 4.31, 1.47, 1 and 43.58; PTX3 were 0.28, 0, 1 and 0.5 in immature cumulus cells, immature oocyte, mature cumulus cells and mature oocyte respectively when compared to the reference control. The expression of GDF9 gene was found to be up-regulated in oocytes compared to cumulus cells. The expression pattern of GDF9 was relatively more in in vitro matured oocytes compared to cumulus groups. The expression of GHR gene was up-regulated in oocytes. The relative abundance of PTX3 was slightly up-regulated in mature cumulus cells as compared to immature counterparts. Thus, GDF9 and GHR genes could be considered as embryonic developmental markers for bovine oocytes, while PTX3 gene for bovine cumulus cells.
Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on bovine economy in Uttar Pradesh
Authors: DUBEY S K , SINGH ATAR , SINGH A K , PANDEY SADHNA , SINGH RAGHWENDRA , PANDE AMAN Y KUMAR , SINGH RAJEEV
Published: November 2022

A study was conducted among 570 farmers spread across 57 districts (out of 75) of Uttar Pradesh from 10 April to 10 May 2020 by telephonic contact using the pre-structured interview schedule to assess the impact of CoVID 19 lockdown on the investment and profitability of major bovines of the state namely cattle and buffalo each with 460 data points. Different indicators for research variables namely investment pattern and profitability were measured by asking direct questions to the randomly selected 10 farmers from each district during the lockdown period and their experiences during last year (2019). The collected data were subjected for descriptive analysis - average, percentage, rank, standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation (CV), and also to the paired t-test to see the significance of difference, if any. Findings of the study showed that all the investments indicators like feed and fodder price, treatment cost, animal handling charges and total cost of milk production of cattle and buffalo enhanced significantly during the lockdown. The magnitude varied as per the nature of the cost components. The price variation was observed across the sample respondents and district. Similarly, for profitability indicators, there was reduction in the magnitude of milk sale (13-15%), selling price of milk (4-5%) and B:C ratio (5.2 -7.3%) significantly owing to lockdown. The perceptions of KVK experts from across the selected districts were also analyzed. During this period, KVKs of the state also disseminated various advisories, instructions, crop and enterprise-specific recommendations.
Agronomic and chemical properties of hybrid oriental tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) lines and their stabilities
Authors: KINAY Ahmet
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted at six Basma tobacco production centres, viz. Esencay, Endikpinar, Uzumlu, Karayaka, Evciler and Yenice in 2016 and 2017. The aim was to find the best stable hybrid Basma tobacco lines with attributes desired by the growers and buyer firms. Four hybrid lines and their parents were used as the plant material of the study. Plant height, leaf width, leaf length, yield, grade index characteristics were investigated and nicotine, glucose, fructose, chlorogenic acid and rutin analyses were performed with an HPLC system. Genotype stabilities were determined with regard to yield and grade index. Attribute means, regression coefficient (b), regression constant (a), coefficient of determination (r2), coefficient of variation (CV%) and standard deviation of regression (S2d) were used as the stability parameters. As the average of six locations, plant height was 109.22 cm, number of leaves was 28.34, leaf width was 12.09 cm, leaf length was 22.71 cm, yield was 1612.2 kg/ha, grade index was 64.10%, nicotine content was 1.69%, glucose content was 4.54%, fructose content was 5.07%, chlorogenic acid content was 388.32 ppm and rutin content was 607.05 ppm. Hybrids had greater leaf width, leaf length, yield and chemical attributes than the parents. Significant differences were observed in all of the investigated parameters. H2 (dry leaf yield: 1808.6 kg/ha, grade index 66.20%) hybrid was identified as the most stable and promising registration candidate hybrid.
Impact of three years continuous wastewater irrigations on the soil chemical properties under turfgrass (Cynodon dactylon)
Authors: GURJAR D S , KAUR R , LAL KHAJANCHI , SINGH R , SINGH K P
Published: November 2022

An investigation was carried out to assess short-term (2013–16) impact of wastewater irrigations on the chemical properties of the soil under turfgrass (Cynodon dactylon L. var. Selection-1), planted with and without sub-soil porous plastic mulch, in the experimental field of the Water Technology Centre of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. The investigation comprised 3-replicates of 2 –groundwater irrigation scheduling treatments (each of 50 mm depth) at 100% ETc and 6- treatments of wastewater irrigation scheduling (also of 50 mm depth each) at 75%, 100% and 125% ETc, under with and without sub-soil porous plastic mulch planting. The investigation revealed a non-significant change in the rhizosphere soil pH and EC under all wastewater irrigation treatments. However, a significant (14 to 25%) increase in the soil organic carbon, particularly under the more frequently (i.e. at 75% ETc) wastewater irrigated plots, was observed. These were also found to be associated with increased soil major (N: 8.5 to 15.2%; P: 45.7 to 62.8%; K: 12 to 34.7%) and micro nutrients (Zn: 22.4 to 29.5%; Mn: 16.9 to 27.1 %; Cu: 21.9 to 19.2% and Fe: 15.6 to 24.8%). However, there was no heavy metal built-up in such wastewater irrigated soils probably due to their presence in within permissible levels in the applied irrigation waters. The investigations thus indicated a great potential of improved soil health, with no heavy metal threats, under short-term wastewater irrigation applications in urban turfgrass based landscapes.
Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt of tomato by nano-extract of Trichoderma harzianum
Authors: Rahimizadeh Mahya , Sadravi Mehdi
Published: November 2022

Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici is an important disease of tomato worldwide. The pathogen was isolated and purified from infected plants in tomato-growing greenhouses in southwest Iran during 2017. The impact of colony’s extract of four Trichoderma harzianum isolates were tested on colony growth of the pathogen in-vitro. Premium isolate colony's extract of T. harzianum was converted to nano-product by mixing with silver-nitrate. The formation of nano-particles in this product was evaluated by dynamic light scattering, and scanning electron microscopy. The impact of nano-product was tested on colony growth of the pathogen and its EC50 was determined. Then the impact of this product and silver-nitrate was tested on the disease severity in two tomato varieties in-vivo. Colony’s extract of all four isolates of T. harzianum reduced the colony growth of the pathogen, but the effect of an isolate’s extract of T.harzianum 39 was more. Produced nano-extract had EC50441.9ppm for the pathogen. It also caused a significant reduction of the disease severity in-vivo, and its effect was more than silvernitrate alone. Potential of T. harzianum nano-extract for biological control of the disease is being reported for the first time as per our knowledge.
Combining ability analysis in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) over environments
Authors: Kumar Pawan , Singh Hoshiyar , Lal Chhagan , Sharma Sheetal Raj
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to analyze combining ability in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for yield and its contributing traits over environments. Ten genetically diverse parents were crossed in half diallel fashion excluding reciprocals and the trial was arranged in a Randomized Block Design with three replications during rabi 2016-17 at research farm, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), Durgapura, Jaipur. The outcomes from current study demonstrated significance of GCA and SCA for all the characters indicated the importance of both type of gene action. The GCA/SCA variance ratio indicated the preponderance of non-additive gene action except Number of tillers per plant for F1 generation in very late sown environment which showed preponderance of additive gene action. An overall evaluation of GCA effects and per se performance over the environments showed that the parent PBW 343, Raj 4079 and Raj 4083 in all three environments; PBW 590 in normal sowing and late sowing environment emerged as good general combiners while the cross Raj 4079 Ã— Raj 4083 in all the three environments emerged as good specific cross combinations for grain yield.
Impact of diverse weed management practices on direct seeded finger millet (Eleusine coracana)
Authors: Ungata Triveni , Dorasila Nagarjuna , Yasarapu Sandhya Rani , S K Patro T S , Narasupalli Anuradha
Published: November 2022

A Field experiment was carried out during two consecutive years (2016-17) at Agricultural Research Station, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh to find out the best weed management practice for profitable production of direct-seeded finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) under rainfed condition. Two intercultural operations (IC) with hand weeding at 20 and 40 DAS was found effective in reducing weed density and dry weight up to 50 DAS, increasing yield attributes and economic yield. Among the herbicidal treatments, pre-emergence application of isoproturon at 0.50 kg a.i./ha was found superior to reduce the weed density up to 25 DAS. However, application of pre-emergence herbicide alone is not sufficient for effective weed control throughout the critical period of crop-weed competition. Integration of one IC at 30 DAS in addition to pre-emergence application of isoproturon at 0.50 kg a.i./ha was identified as the best weed management practice as it attained minimum weed index (6.4%) and maximum B:C ratio (1.88), weed control efficiency (WCE) (89.7% and 96.9% at 25 and 50 DAS, respectively), herbicide efficiency index (92.5%), growth and yield attributes, grain yield (2230 kg/ha) and straw yield (6512 kg/ha). However, it remained statistically on par with bensulfuron methyl + pretilachlor 0.198 kg a.i. /ha as PE + IC at 30 DAS.
Phenotypic characterization and grouping of gladiolus genotypes using DUS descriptors
Authors: Hiremath Varun M , Singh Kanwar Pal , Swaroop Kishan , Panwar Sapna
Published: November 2022

Phenotypic characterization of 84 Indian and exotic gladiolus genotypes was carried out at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during two consecutive winter seasons of 2017-18 and 2018-19. Twenty one characteristics including vegetative, corm and floral parts were used to distinguish and grouped selected genotypes. Biometric data was recorded at full flowering stage using DUS (Distinctiveness, Uniformity and Stability) guidelines established by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority, New Delhi. Among these DUS characters, seven were assessed as dimorphic and 14 as polymorphic. Characterization information for different traits could be used as reference collection for precise identification and distinction of gladiolus varieties. This information may assist the farmers, nurserymen and breeders to pursue protection for their new varieties under PPV and FRA, New Delhi.
Amendments mediated iron immobilization under different moisture regimes in metal contaminated soil
Authors: Nogiya Mahaveer , Dwivedi B S , Datta S P , Meena M C , Das T K , Dey Abir , Samal S K , Choudhary Mahipal , Sharma G K , Kumar Ashok
Published: November 2022

The present study was performed to evaluate the effect of lime, poultry manure and farmyard manure (FYM) application on the immobilization of soil iron (Fe) under both submergence and alternate wetting-drying (AWD) soil moisture regimes. Effect of soil amendments (organic and inorganic) and soil moisture regimes on the dry matter yield, total Fe content in plant, the DTPA-extractable soil Fe and the distribution of Fe in various chemical fractions of contaminated soil was explored in the greenhouse pot experiment during 2018 at IARI, New Delhi. Results indicated that the mean DTPA-extractable Fe content in post-harvest soil was found significantly lower under AWD (84.8 mg/ kg) as compared to submergence (118 mg/kg). The mean DTPA-extractable Fe was significantly reduced by 14.7% due to the application of lime over control. Poultry manure and FYM application were ineffective in altering the mean DTPA-extractable Fe. Water soluble and exchangeable Fe content in post-harvest soil was decreased significantly by 17.7% under AWD compared with submergence and it was reduced significantly by 25.2% due to the lime application over control. Whereas, carbonate bound Fe content was increased significantly by 8.0% due to the lime application over control while it was decreased significantly by 5.3% due the poultry manure over control. Therefore, lime application under AWD soil moisture regime was the best practice for remediation of metal contaminated soil and poultry manure and FYM could be include in management practices for improving crop yield.
Allele mining in Brassicas screened for A. brassicae resistance
Authors: N Poornima K , Grover Anita
Published: November 2022

The non-expresser of pathogenesis related gene 1 (NPR1) has been an important component of the SA/JA mediated mechanism of defence in plants. Brassicas have been major group of crop plants that are facing huge yield losses due to biotic stresses especially through Alternaria blight caused by Alternaria brassicae. Among the plethora of proteins, the NPR1 protein coding gene has been emphasised upon and an attempt has been made to isolate NPR1 alleles from different brassica species. The sequences were annotated using FGENESH and a maximum-likelihood tree was constructed using NPR1 genes from cultivated and wild brassica and also NPR1 from other crops. Understanding the genome structure of NPR1 and tagging the resistance alleles to the genomic regions of NPR1 among all species of Brassica has been aimed at in the present study.
Influence of crop establishment and microbial inoculants on profitability and nutrient concentrations of summer greengram (Vigna radiata)
Authors: Naragund Ruxanabi , Singh Y V , Bana R S , Choudhary A K , Jaiswal Pranita
Published: November 2022

It was concluded that zero tillage with 2.5 t/ha residue of chickpea crop and combined inoculation of Rhizobium + PSB + AM Fungi gave higher productivity and profitability as well as enhanced macro and micro nutrients in grain and stover of summer greengram over the other methods of crop establishment, viz. conventional and zero tillage without microbial inoculation. Thus farmers may inoculate with combination of Rhizobium+ PSB + AM Fungi in summer greengram and sow the crop through zero tillage with 2.5 t/ ha crop residue to get higher productivity, profitability and nutrient concentration in grain.
TIC y Migración en el Pacífico Latinoamericano. Caminos y trayectorias de los migrantes colombianos del Pacífico
Authors: Barón Luis Fernando , Agostini Stefano
Published: November 2022

This text presents the results of a research on migration in Latin America’s Pacific focused on the national and transnational migrants’ trajectories and their use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Using a qualitative approach, this study addresses the following research questions: (1) “What is the migration process phenomenon of Latin American Pacific, particularly in the Colombian Pacific?” and (2)“What is the role played by ICT in the current migration process of Colombian Pacific?”. In order to reply to them 105 detailed interviews with migrants from the Colombian Pacific were collected within more than three years. Results describe national and transnational migration of Colombian Pacific and show differences in terms of migrants' ICT usage: on one side, it plays a role in respondents’ trajectories; on the other side, it represents a survival and integration tool. In addition, after the integration, it also helps them to stay 'connected' with their families andtheir places of their origin (in a state of 'in-betweenness').
Política, asuntos de género y medios de comunicación. Un análisis de las redes sociales en la campaña para las elecciones al parlamento europeo de 2019
Authors: Brancato Giovanni , Stolfi Melissa
Published: November 2022

The 2019 European elections campaign was characterized by an intensive use of social media and a great production of electoral materials published on these digital platforms by national political parties and candidates. Considering this scenario, the paper aims to analyze the political communication carried out by the political parties of the 28 EU Member States on social media during the four weeks before the 2019 European Election Day. Using data collected by the “European Elections Monitoring Center”, the authors identify the most important issues dealt with in the new digital arenas in a comparative perspective.In particular, the focus is on the “social issues” that were included in the European political debate. After an overview of the most discussed issues by the political parties during their election campaigns, similarities and differences are investigated according to the European macro-region and the European parliamentary group.
Análisis del discurso jurídico político agroambiental en Bolivia (2006-2019)
Authors: Ponce de León Iturry Juan Carlos
Published: November 2022

The environmental paradigm that emerged from the 1987 Bruntland report, which at the same time governs human actions, has had extensive and profuse regulation in Bolivia. In the period 2006 - 2019 the government in charge of the Movement to Socialism - Instrument for the Sovereignty of the Peoples (MAS-IPSP) generated a speech in defense of nature (Mother Earth - Pachamama) that became one of the main axes communication of this government. This article presents the analysis of the agro-environmental political legal discourse in Bolivia during this period, which shows the way in which it has been constructed and mediated, showing the formal structure of the hegemonic discourse, the emergence of a significant representative and sufficiently homogeneous corpus constructed around the concept of Living Well centered on the Sovereignty and Food Security formula based on Mother Earth.
Swiss Medical Weekly: Quo vadis?
Authors: Aguzzi Adriano , Waeber Gérard
Published: November 2022

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OS PLANOS DE PROTEÇÃO DO MEIO AMBIENTE DO TRABALHO
Authors: Lima Lucas Jônatas Mendes de
Published: November 2022

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo identificar a existência e descrever os possíveis planos de proteção do meio ambiente do trabalho no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, sem se descurar dos seus fundamentos, definições e natureza jurídica, sempre tendo em conta o simbiótico entrelaçamento de normas que perpassam simultanemante pelas searas do Direito do Trabalho, do Direito Ambiental e, até mesmo, do Direito Civil. Para tanto, utilizou-se de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, além dos necessários apontamentos advindos da legislação e jurisprudências pátrias. Conclui-se, ao final, pela identificação de uma intrincada teia de proteção ao meio ambiente do trabalho que tem por fundamento a dignidade da pessoa humana enquanto uma das dimensões e influxos do Neoconstitucionalismo.
O "CASO DANIEL SILVEIRA" À LUZ DO MODELO ESTRATÉGICO DE TOMADA DE DECISÃO
Authors: Raposo Fabrício da Silva
Published: November 2022

O presente artigo possui o escopo de apresentar reflexões a respeito da decisão tomada pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal que determinou a prisão em flagrante do deputado federal Daniel Silveira, a partir de uma perspectiva não-convencional, que diz respeito ao modelo estratégico de tomada de decisão. Para isso, traça um breve histórico acerca do contexto que levou a Suprema Corte a determinar o recolhimento do parlamentar, bem como traz digressões acerca dos modelos mais expoentes de tomada de decisão presentes na literatura. A hipótese é a de que o processo de tomada de decisão não está adstrito ao conteúdo jurídico posto, mas também é influenciado por fatores alheios ao direito. A pesquisa delimita-se no contexto da decisão tomada pelo Ministro do STF Alexandre de Moraes, utilizando-se da pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio do método indutivo, para responder a problemática do estudo: a determinação de prisão em flagrante do parlamentar encontra respaldo na legislação? Defende-se ao final a tese de que a referida decisão está pautada no modelo estratégico de tomada de decisão, que diz respeito à perseguição de objetivos político-jurídicos pelo juiz, através de uma profunda reflexão acerca dos fatores e atores relevantes no contexto fático, que podem influenciar no processo de decidir, bem como levar os juízes a proferir, estrategicamente, decisões que vão de encontro a suas crenças e posicionamentos pessoais. Verifica-se com a pesquisa a necessidade de se analisar as decisões tomadas pelos juízes, sobretudo pelos órgãos colegiados, a partir de uma perspectiva que escapa ao direito e que não pode ser simplesmente ignorada pelos juristas, a fim de ampliar a compreensão da sociedade acerca do complexo processo de tomada de decisão.
O ACORDO DE NÃO PERSECUÇÃO PENAL E A CONFISSÃO COMO CONDIÇÃO OBRIGATÓRIA:
Authors: Wilken Herman
Published: November 2022

O presente Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso é apresentado como atividade à Graduação em Direito pela Faculdade Mineira de Direito, da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. Em função da confissão como condição obrigatória no âmbito do Acordo de Não Persecução Penal (ANPP), foi analisada a hipótese de a pessoa investigada confessar a prática de um crime que não cometeu (ou cometeu sem dolo) apenas para celebrar o acordo e não ser processada, e, quais motivos a levariam a essa decisão. Inicialmente foi feita uma breve digressão histórica da introdução no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro do Acordo de Não Persecução Penal. Também foram apresentados argumentos favoráveis e desfavoráveis ao ANPP, abordando pontos controversos como a constitucionalidade, o momento mais adequado para a proposta e a obrigatoriedade da confissão. Por último, como objeto do trabalho, foram analisados os resultados de uma pesquisa feita entre alunos(as) do 1º e do 10º períodos de graduação em Direito, com o seguinte questionamento: “você confessaria a prática de um crime que não cometeu (ou cometeu sem dolo, vontade), apenas para celebrar o Acordo de não Persecução Penal e não ser processado(a)?”.
O INCRÍVEL RETORNO DA HISTÓRIA
Authors: Silva Maria de Fátima
Published: November 2022

Num tempo em que os olhos do mundo estão postos num conflito, longo e surpreendente, que abala a Europa, todos somos chamados a considerar com atenção os acontecimentos e a emitir sobre eles uma leitura. Assistimos a alguma coisa que, mesmo se para nós surpreendente, está muito longe de ser nova; trata-se apenas de mais um capítulo na História da Humanidade, em que registamos a repetição de uma espécie de ‘convenção de guerra’. Impulso dos mais fortes para subjugar os  mais fracos, fragilidade nos motivos que desencadeiam o conflito, meios envolvidos, papel das chefias, emoções e valores postos em causa, são fatores reconhecíveis em todos os conflitos que abalaram o planeta, desde a Guerra de Troia, como uma espécie de eterno paradigma. É dentro desta perspetiva que nos propomos avaliar um outro caso modelo, as Guerras Messénicas, na versão que delas registou Pausânias no Livro IV da sua Descrição da Grécia.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Entrepreneurial Behavior: A Mediation Analysis
Authors: Fani Isfahani Farzaneh , Sadeghi Elaheh , Shakibaei Fereshteh , Maracy Mohammad Reza
Published: November 2022

Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and entrepreneurship are two concepts that have recently received attention from researchers. Objectives: This study aimed to find the relationship between ADHD symptoms and entrepreneurial behavior with the mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and attitude, as well as to assess the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial behavior with the mediating role of entrepreneurial attitude. Methods: This study was conducted on 388 Iranian entrepreneurs in 2021. The Entrepreneurial Behavior Scale, the Entrepreneurial Attitude Questionnaire, the Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy Scale, and the Adult ADHD Self-report Scale were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using Mplus software (version 8). Results: The results revealed that hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms were positively and significantly related to entrepreneurial behavior (P < 0.001), and attention-deficit symptoms were negatively and significantly related to entrepreneurial behavior and entrepreneurial attitude, mediated through entrepreneurial self-efficacy (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the entrepreneurial behaviors and entrepreneurial attitudes of individuals with attention-deficit symptoms depend on their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Our findings hold important implications for empowering individuals with ADHD symptoms in the entrepreneurial path.
Prevention of Hyponatremia After Transsphenoidal Surgery: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kazempour Muhanna , Simani Leila , Sadeghi Masoume , Maghsoudi Nejad Fatemeh , Saber Azadeh , Futuhi Farzaneh
Published: November 2022

Context: Pituitary adenomas are amongst the most common tumors with a low mortality rate compared to other intracranial malignancies. Delayed hyponatremia (DH) is a common finding after transsphenoidal resection (TSS), which is the basis for the management of these tumors. Although DH is one of the leading causes of readmission after TSS, no unified guidelines exist with regard to the prevention of this electrolyte disturbance. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate and compare existing preventive protocols for DH in order to identify and signify their common grounds. Methods: After a search in electronic databases, including PubMed (NCBI), Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar with the keywords of “pituitary adenoma,” “hyponatremia,” “transsphenoid surgery”, “water electrolyte balance,” “patient readmission", six original articles were included in the study. Results: We found that a protocol that both identifies groups susceptible to DH (males, older individuals, and those with a lower BMI) and consists of fluid restriction, sodium supplementation, and regular serum sodium monitoring could be utilized to prevent DH in patients with pituitary adenomas after TSS. Conclusions: Further studies with a larger sample size must be conducted to compare existing protocols for preventing DH and also investigate post-surgery optimal fluid-restricted diets and corticosteroid therapy in these patients.
Ethical concerns of search technology: search engine bias
Authors: Mirka Pastierová
Published: November 2022

Purpose – Search engines are a dominant part of our everyday activities and lives. These tools support decision-making, play a crucial role in constructing knowledge, and have a significant impact on our individual and social behaviour. The paper is aimed at the search engine bias problem as one of the important ethical issues associated with search technology algorithmic design and development. Design/Methodology/Approach – Conceptual analytical method and critical approach are applied to a problem of search engine bias. Based on analysis, typology of specific problems and solutions are summarized and characterized. ANT (actor-network theory) (Latour, 2005) was used to introduce model consisting of search engine bias problem actors present in a complex bidirectional relations. Results – The focus of this conceptual article is mainly on search engine bias in connection with manipulation techniques such as SEO (search engine optimization) methods and paid results. Problems of Google as a gatekeeper, personalization, and biased algorithmic design are also further analysed in more detail. As a result of the analysis, possible solutions to the search engine bias problem are categorized and discussed. Originality/Value – This work provides new insights into search engine bias problem in the context of recent technological development and trends. The current methods, principles, and frameworks as a solution to the ethical issues of search engine technology are summarized. Keywords: search engines, search engine bias, ethical issues, SEO, paid results, personalization, algorithmic design and development
Increased Diagnostic Specificity of Congo Red Stain for Amyloid: The Potential Role of Texas Red–Filtered Fluorescence Microscopy
Authors: Shehabeldin Ahmed , Hussey Caroline , Aggad Roaa , Truong Luan
Published: November 2022

Context.—

The tissue diagnosis of amyloidosis is traditionally suggested by hematoxylin-eosin stain and confirmed by Congo red stain, both examined by routine light microscopy. Both false-positive and false-negative congophilia are well documented, limiting the sensitivity and specificity of the Congo red stain for the diagnosis of amyloidosis. Examination of Congo red–stained tissue by Texas Red–filtered fluorescence microscopy (TRFM) is known to enhance the amyloid-specific congophilia, thus increasing the diagnostic sensitivity.

Objective.—

To determine whether TRFM can mitigate the false positivity and thus improve the diagnostic specificity of the Congo red stain.

Design.—

Ninety-two tissue samples were categorized into 3 groups. Group I included 15 samples with tissue deposition of amyloid. Group II consisted of 63 samples in which amorphous eosinophilic structures reminiscent of amyloid were seen on hematoxylin-eosin–stained tissue sections. Group III included 14 samples in which amyloid and amyloid-like tissue were seen side by side. The final diagnosis of presence or absence of amyloidosis in each case was established by clinicopathologic correlation. The congophilic areas in each case were identified by light microscopy. The same areas were then examined by TRFM.

Results.—

TRFM enhanced congophilia, confirming the diagnosis of amyloidosis in all group I cases. Enhancement was not seen in 52 of the 63 group II cases. For group III cases, TRFM enhanced the amyloid-specific congophilia, but not the nonspecific congophilia, in all cases.

Conclusions.—

TRFM increases the diagnostic yield and specificity of Congo red–stained tissue sections for detection of amyloid.
Feodosia as a city and a visual text (Aivazovsky Project)
Authors: Simyan Tigran S.
Published: November 2022

The article describes the personality of Ivan K. Aivazovsky, a man of 'frontiers' who lived in a polyphonic city where Russian, Armenian and Turkic were spoken. The message of the article is the following: Aivazovsky was not only a gifted artist but also a diplomat, a responsible and upstanding citizen who appreciated the values of the city and was concerned about its problems, Armenian community and people. Aivazovsky changed the social space of the city, the (infra)structure and the image of Feodosia. The marinist was a man of culture, for whom money was important only as a form of donation and charity, ennobling the city and generating a new urban text and urban syntagmas. His works were a product of Feodosia, but at the same time, the painter’s personality was shaped by the city/sea. It was this combination of talent and the spirit of the place that synergised transnational culture: the periphery of tsarist Russia produced the central texts of the imperial policy of cultural memory.
City as an explicant of the key concepts in Dostoevsky’s “The Adolescent
Authors: Kapustina Svetlana V.
Published: November 2022

The perception of Fyodor Dostoevsky as a literary painter of St. Petersburg has become an axiom in literary criticism. However, modern researchers pay attention to the significance of other cities for the writer, which are inextricably linked both with his biography and his work. Fyodor Dostoevsky not only instantly noticed visual metaphors and historical and cultural narratives of the places where he was destined to be, but he also included presciently read city texts in his literary works. This article is aimed to identify those ‘local texts’ of the urban space in the novel “The Adolescent”, which contribute to the reconstruction and representation of its basic concepts. This research affirms the consistency and integrity of the artistic geo-panorama created by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The creation and representation of concepts both by the writer and his heroes are carried out by comparing individual points and forming a kind of textual ‘isolines’. As an analytical and illustrative material, various mo­difications of such “isolines” of are given, the elements of which are St. Petersburg, Mos­cow, Ko­nigsberg, and Ems. The local texts of these cities contribute to the restoration of the nucleus meanings of the basic concepts of the penultimate work by Fyodor Dostoevsky, which include: disorder, ugliness, goodness, random family, strength, heart, living life, pilgrimage, wandering, care, and flunkeyism.
Social and cultural of criticism: Contribution to the interpretation of the twelve books of Serbian literary criticism)
Authors: Mumović Ana
Published: November 2022

The paper sheds light on the importance of the first edition project of twelve volumes of Serbian literary criticism as a stage in the development of criticism as a culture in Serbian society and as a premise for the publication of a new edition of twenty-five volumes of literary criticism in which philosophers are included. Predrag Palavestra was at the center of the project, as the creator and implementer. In both editions, all the conditions and causes for the creation of his "History of Serbian Literary Criticism 1876 - 2007" as a fundamental book of Serbian science of literature and culture were collected. Palavestra came to all his findings, which are the foundation of Serbian literary criticism and culture, gradually, creating a large scientific project on literary criticism. On that road, the edition of twelve volumes of criticism was the first stage.
National identity in the textbooks for music culture
Authors: Sudzilovski Danijela , Tanasković Marija
Published: November 2022

The paper deals with the analysis of textbooks for the subject Music Culture for the younger grades of primary school, with the aim to determine the extent to which they contribute to strengthening the national identity of students. In order to make the results relevant, the textbooks of few publishers were analyzed. Quantitative analysis of the content was carried out and content related to encouraging the development of national identity were identified. Also, it was analyzed the didactic-methodical apparatus that accompanies the basic text, and which is related to national identity. Pictorial contents and general information that interprets songs or compositions for listening are highlighted. The results of the research indicate that there are not enough content that contribute to strengthening of national identity in the textbooks for Music Culture, that they are very little accompanied by pictorial content, while general information almost don't exist.
EUCLIDEAN CLUSTERIZATION OF PULSE-EXCITED COMPARATIVE MECHANICAL SPECTROSCOPY
Authors: Farrera Buenrostro Brandon , AGUILERA NAVARRETE ISRAEL , PRADO LAZARO JUAN MANUEL , VERGARA HERNANDEZ HECTOR JAVIER , REYES CALDERON FRANCISCO
Published: November 2022

ABSTRACT:
An alternative methodology is presented to recognize the internal state of a material, which, unlike other methods, it is not necessary to take destructive tests, in addition to the high time and costs involved. The methodology in question is summarized in a technique based on the acoustic-vibrational behaviour of metal alloys, to correlate their acoustic properties and their internal structure. As a case study, a comparison between AISI-SAE 1018 steel and two alloys, one made of aluminum and the other of brass. The specimens are used according to ASTM E1876 for the Impulse Excitation Technique (IET) test. Steel cases were tested in their existing condition and heat treatment according to ASTM E1876 and subjected to a standardized process to compare the acoustic characteristics of the same material with different microstructures. By processing the acoustic response, frequency spectra describe the acoustic behaviour obtained. By processing the acoustic response, frequency spectra describe the vibrational behaviour. The
methodology shows results that demonstrate the sensitivity of the test to microstructural changes in metallic
materials, demonstrating that the IET test is functional as an alternative method for the identification of
materials.

Key Words: Mechanical spectroscopy, Impulse excitation, Euclidean clusterization, Non destructive test