bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experimental Studies on Water Quality Analysis Integrating GIS Mapping at Aarang
Authors: Agrawal Anisha , Dasgupta Ms. Nayanika , Pendese Dr. Vaishali , Mukhopadhyay Dr. Debabrata
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Groundwater is a primary source of drinking water in our country but day by day increment of groundwater contamination due to various anthropogenic activities and anthropogenic activities makes the life difficult especially for the rural people. Groundwater is getting contamination rapidly due to various anthropogenic activities as well as some natural sources. In the direction, assessment of water quality analysis is the basic requirement for nurturing human being and its evolution. Water Quality Index (WQI) parameter has been widely used in determining water quality globally. Conventional method used for computing WQI is tedious and takes longer time because it involved processing for larger datasets. The present investigation aims to provide the suitability of groundwater in the specified region using GIS (Geographic Information System) of physiochemical parameters, that are used in drinking purpose, domestic works and household chores. Locations are marked using GPS and the parameters are also used to find out about the WQI (Water Quality Index). The parameters are compared with the BIS (Bureau of India Standards) for checking the suitability of groundwater. The present approach output can be beneficial to the administrators in making decisions on groundwater quality but also gaining inside into the trade of between system benefit and environment requirement.
Factors associated with obesity among Palestinian university students in west bank
Authors: Badrasawi Manal , Zidan Souzan , Dabous Azza , Samuh Monjed
Published: October 2023

Objective: This aims to explore the prevalence of obesity and overweight among Palestinian students in universities, and their relationship with sociodemographic factors, dietary habits, psychosocial factors, and physical activity level.
Methods: A total sample of 1243 students, 772 (62.1%) females and 471 (37.9%) males, were included in the final analysis. The nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements and dietary habits. Weight status was defined according to BMI WHO cut off points. Anxiety, stress, and depression were assessed using Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales. A short form of the Arabic version of IPAQ questionnaire was used to assess physical activity level.
Results: The results revealed that obesity prevalence was 3.3% and overweight was 16.10% among the students. Obesity was significantly more common among males, and those who are studying scientific specialization. Weigh status was significantly related to anxiety (p<0.05). Among the psychosocial factors, students with normal weight had significantly higher anxiety scores than obese or overweight students (p<0.05). Obesity and overweight were significantly associated with lower self-satisfaction (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity and overweight was low among the study sample. In spite of this, there is a need to promote intervention educational programs to improve their lifestyle in terms of physical activity and dietary habits.
Role of Mesencephalic Astrocyte-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Pathogenesis of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Authors: Jawad Al-Tu’ma Fadhil , Hameed Gazi Ibtihal , Hameid Odda Atheer , Fadhil Al-Tu’ma Jawad
Published: October 2023

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a global prevalence of 25% and is one of the main causes of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Recently, the stress response protein mesencephalon-astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) has been shown to regulate hepatic and systemic metabolic homeostasis.

Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between mesencephalon-astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor levels with other anthropometric indicators, and its function in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Materials and Methods: A total of 120 patients with ages ranging between 40 to 73 years were included in this study and their serum samples were collected and kept at -2 °C. The liver function test, lipid profile, and albumin were determined using the automated biochemistry analyzer, while the mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor biomarker was determined by the ELIZA technique.

Results: Our study showed that MANF levels decrease with age, and decreased MANF levels are associated with inflammatory phenotypes. The mean levels of ALT, ALP, AST, TSB, and the ALT/AST ratio in the non-alcoholic fatty liver patients were significantly higher than that for the non-fatty liver patients. As well, the mean level of MANF in the non-fatty liver patients was 305.25 ± 110.49 mg/dl which was significantly higher in the non-alcoholic fatty liver group (157.52). (p ≤ 0.001)

Conclusion: A novel finding of our study is that the reduction of serum MANF levels is strongly associated with the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disorders and could be used as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of hepatic disorders.
NECESIDADES SENTIDAS: ENSAYO SOBRE LUCHAS COMUNITARIAS EN TERRITORIOS RURALES EN CUBA Y EN LA AMAZONÍA TOCANTINA PARAENSE – BRASIL
Authors: Pérez García Jesus Jorge
Published: October 2023

Este ensayo presenta algunos análisis, resultado de experiencias de investigación doctoral realizadas de 2010-2015 en Cuba, integradas con experiencias de investigaciones recientes (2020-21 en curso) en la Amazonía Tocantina Paraense, Brasil. Con base materialista histórico-dialéctica, utiliza procedimientos de relevamiento de literatura, observaciones libres y notas de campo. El intercambio de estas investigaciones construyen demostraciones de que las comunidades rurales están movilizadas por necesidades sentidas comunes, permeadas por la cultura, que las hacen seguir luchando, resistiendo y viviendo.
Palabras-clave: Intercambio de investigaciones; Comunidades rurales; Necesidades sentidas
MEMÓRIAS DO TRABALHO FAMILIAR EM CASAS DE FARINHA: TRANSFORMAÇÃO DOS MODOS DE VIDA DE HOMENS E MULHERES DO CAMPO
Authors: Oliveira Santos Marisa
Published: October 2023

O filósofo brasileiro, José Arthur Gianotti (1966), ao inferir atenção do homem para realidade e as ideias do seu tempo, enfatiza que os fenômenos sociais despertam naquele que o observa a simpatia ou aversão e, por esse motivo, exige dele a compreensão de seus motivos e seus fins, até que, num dado instante, esse percebe sua condição de sujeito e objeto da análise.
O “ESTRANHO CASAMENTO” ENTRE ULTRANEOLIBERALISMO E ULTRACONSERVADORISMO E OS ATAQUES À UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA
Authors: Accioly Inny Bello , Da Silva Nascimento Luciane , Da Costa Kleyton
Published: October 2023

O artigo analisa os sentidos da associação entre ultraneoliberalismo e ultraconservadorismo e seus impactos nas universidades públicas. São analisados a agenda de desmonte e refuncionalização das universidades, relacionando-a às contrarreformas ultraneoliberais, e o uso da retórica do ódio e da guerra cultural para a desmoralização dos servidores e descredibilização das instituições científicas. Conclui-se que a associação com o ultraconservadorismo é estratégica para liberar os entraves institucionais para a implementação da agenda ultraneoliberal. 
Palavras-chave: Universidade Pública; Ultraneoliberalismo; Ultraconservadorismo.
O CONFORMISMO NEOLIBERAL E O EMPRESARIAMENTO DA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Lamarão Marco Vinícius Moreira , De Azevedo Cruz Lamosa Rodrigo
Published: October 2023

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Perbandingan Penambahan CMC dan Sorbitol dengan Penambahan Gelatin dan Gliserol terhadap Edible Film yang Terbuat dari Limbah Cair Tahu
Authors: Suryadri Hadistya
Published: October 2023

The large number of small tofu industries do not have liquid waste treatment encourage the utilization of their whey become raw of edible film because its protein content. However using only protein as a raw material of edible film resulting brittle, fragile and rigid films. Accordingly, the addition of hydrocolloids such as CMC or gelatin to repair film structure and also addition of plasticizers such as sorbitol and glycerol to improve film elasticity. The aim of this study to determine the effect of ratio concentration CMC-Sorbitol and Gelatin-Glycerol from 1% : 1%, 1% : 3%, 1% : 5%, 3% : 1%, 3% : 3%, 3%: 5%, 5% : 1%, 5% : 3% to 5% : 5% (weight/volume) on the physical properties of whey based films. Film resulted good properties in accordance with the Japan Industrial Standard at using ratio CMC-Sorbitol 1%:3% and ratio Gelatin-Glycerol 3%:3%. Appearance of film with addition of Gelatin-Glycerol 3%:3% relatively more transparent and smooth compared to film with addition of CMC-Sorbitol 1%:3%. Micrograph of CMC-Sorbitol 1%:3% film surfaces observed rough and many cracks and very irregular in structures.
Anticaries Potential of Temu Kunci-Serai Ethyl Acetate Extract Combination: In Vitro and Molecular Studies Approach
Authors: Priyadi Muhammad , Saputra Rizki Rachmad
Published: October 2023

Dental caries is one of the problems in dental disorders suffered by many people. There have been many ways of handling such as using temu kunci and lemongrass plants. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of caries in vitro and predict the mechanism of action of the bacteria that cause caries Streptococcus mutans.  Temu kunci and lemongrass were extracted using ethyl acetate solvent. antibacterial tests against Streptococcus mutans were carried out using diffusion tests with a combination treatment of temu kunci: serai extracts 5% b/v: 5% b/v, 5% b/v: 10% b/v, and 10% b/v: 5% b/v. The positive control used amoxicillin and DMSO as a negative control. Potency as an anticaries drug of drived compound from Temu Kunci and Serai were evaluated by molecular docking using glucosyltransferase (3AIC). The results showed that the combination of temu kunci and serai with concentration 10% b/v: 5% b/v has potential as anticaries against Streptococcus mutans. Molecular studies depicted that Panduratin A, Isopanduratin, and 1,3-O-di-p-coumaroylglycerol have great activity toward 3AIC, respectively. Especially for Panduratin A and Isopanduratin, those compound depicted great and similar binding affinity (-8.4 kcal mol-1) that lower than Acarbose as native ligand  (-8.3 kcal mol-1). Furthermore, those compound binding similarity ilustrated activity mechanism similarly with native ligand toward receptor. Additionally, the profiling drug-target interaction suggested Temu Kunci’s derived compounds have great potential as anticaries treatment.
Keefektifan Penggunaan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik dalam Pembelajaran
Authors: Sintya Dewi Retno , Rismayani Risha , Muslimah Muslimah
Published: October 2023

Lembar kerja peserta didik ialah suatu wadah yang dapat

meringankan guru pada proses pembelajaran. Maka dari itu

membentuk hubungan efisien antar peserta didik beserta

pendidik, sehingga meningkatkan kualitas dari aktivitas serta

kemampuan peserta didik. Kegunaan lembar kerja peserta didik

untuk proses belajar ialah membuat siswa lebih aktif dalam

kegiatan belajar, agar memperluas ide, mendidik untuk

mendeteksi serta meningkatkan keterampilan proses, digunakan

untuk acuan guru serta peserta didik dalam melaksanakan proses

pembelajaran. Tujuan penulisan ini ialah demi mengetahui

sebesar apa keefektifan dari LKPD ini. Perubahan kurikulum

seperti saat ini sangat berpengaruh terhadap kekereatifan guru

dalam proses pembelajaran. Perubahan kurikulum yang berganti

inilah, guru diharuskan untuk tetap melaksanakan pembelajaran

yang sesuai kurikulum saat ini.
Literasi Digital: Dampak dan Tantangan dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa
Authors: sari Silfiyana , Friska Amanda Athylla , Wulandari Yunita
Published: October 2023

Kemajuan teknologi informasi telah memperjelas bahwa kita memiliki pemahaman dasar tentang konsep digital. Kemampuan untuk mengakses data kuantitatif sangat penting dalam lingkungan digital yang berkembang pesat saat ini. Dalam konteks literasi digital, setiap orang harus dapat menggunakan, menganalisis, memikirkan kembali, memilah, dan berdiri sendiri dengan platform digital, bentuk ekspresi, dan strategi komunikasi yang berbeda. Artikel ini memberikan gambaran tentang implikasi literasi digital dan isu-isu yang terkait dengan inklusi dalam pembelajaran bahasa asing. Dampak positif literasi digital terhadap pembelajaran bahasa antara lain sebagai berikut: 1) memperlambat proses pembelajaran; 2) mampu membedakan antara pelajar bahasa yang serius dan berguna; dan 3) memberi guru lebih banyak waktu untuk menjadi produktif dalam pengajaran bahasa mereka. menghasilkan materi kelas digital.Tantangan literasi digital dalam pembelajaran bahasa: 1) memberi tantangan dalam pertumbuhan kembang anak, 2) menganggu pertumbuhan otak anak, 3) menurunkan rasa individualime, 4) meningkatkan sifat implusif.
Literasi Digital Sebagai Upaya Menangkal Hoax di Lingkungan Masyarakat Indonesia
Authors: Aveny Aveny Kurnia Mursyida , Trio Mahendra Yozan , Saputra Dandy
Published: October 2023

Masyarakat Indonesia secara keseluruhan perlu mewaspadai hoax di era digital ini. Berbagai dukungan juga diperlukan untuk menghentikan masalah ini, karena hoax dan berita palsu mengenai berbagai jenis informasi yang tersebar di media sosial dapat merugikan masyarakat. Edukasi masyarakat tentang literasi digital bisa menjadi salah satu metode terbaik dalam menyelesaikan masalah ini. Sekalipun masyarakat sudah mahir menggunakan teknologi digital, agar masyarakat berkembang menjadi masyarakat yang kritis dan cerdas, mereka juga perlu di didik tentang bagaimana memanfaatkan informasi yang disebarluaskan di era digital ini. Tujuan dari gerakan literasi digital masyarakat adalah agar dapat meningkatkan kinerja masyarakat untuk bersikap kritis, kreatif, dan positif saat menggunakan media digital. Literasi digital harus selalu diterapkan jika masyarakat ingin menghadapi pesatnya perubahan di masa depan.
MANAJEMEN PERSEDIAAN BAHAN BAKU BAWANG GORENG INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA BERSAMA DESA WOMBO KALONGGO KECAMATAN TANANTOVEA KABUPATEN DONGGALA
Authors: Nofrianti Linda , Sulmi Sulmi
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa banyak bahan baku ekonomis (EOQ) untuk persediaan bahan baku pada Industri Bersama, untuk persediaan pengaman (Safety Stock) pada Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama, Serta waktu yang tepat bagi Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama untuk melakukan pemesanan kembali (ROP) terhadap persediaan bahan baku, total biaya persediaan (TIC) bahan baku pada Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa manajemen persediaan bahan baku pada industri rumah tangga bersama dengan menggunakan metode (Economic Order Quantity) pada  Bulan Januari-Desember 2020 rata-rata sebesar 237,95 kg/bulan. Persediaan pengaman (Safety Stock) bahan baku yang selalu tersedia pada Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama sebesar 53,75 kg/bulan. Pemesanan kembali (Reorder Point) yang harus dilakukan Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama Bulan Januari-Desember 2020 rata-rata sebesar  477,57 kg/bulan. Total Biaya persediaan bahan baku bawang merah lokal palu yang dilakukan di Industri Rumah Tangga Bersama rata-rata sebesar Rp. 42.990,20/bulan.
Cash flow volatility and debt maturity structure: Evidence from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Authors: Tayem Ghada , Altwal Fadi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the impact of cash flow volatility on the debt maturity structure choices of corporations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, a region with large gross domestic products (GDPs), negligible corporate taxes, and bank-based economies. The study uses a four-year rolling standard deviation of cash flows as a proxy for volatility and examines its impact on the use of long-term debt by applying the two-stage least square estimator. In addition, the study constructs a categorical debt maturity variable and applies the ordered probit regression to analyze the impact of volatility on the probability of having long-term debt. The findings of this study show that both the proportion of long-term debt relative to total debt and the probability of having long-term debt decrease significantly with volatility. These findings suggest that volatility limits GCC firms’ use of long-term borrowing which has implications for their private investments. Other findings indicate that firm size, asset tangibility, asset maturity, and leverage have a positive impact on debt maturity while growth opportunities have a negative impact, which suggests that GCC firms use short-term debt to reduce agency and liquidity costs.
Design and Development of Multi-GNSS and GAGAN-SBAS Based Agricultural Robot for Indian Region
Authors: Bhatt Narendra , Singh Mandeep
Published: October 2023

With rapid increase in population and decreasing agricultural land
due to urbanization and industrialization, the demand of food is
increasing rapidly. Precision agriculture is a technique to monitor and
automate the operations on agricultural land, which may significantly
help to increasing the productivity of the land. Autonomous robots are
integral part of precision agriculture and the positioning accuracy is a
major factor for implementation of the autonomous agriculture robots.
The standalone GNSS/GPS receivers have accuracy in range of few meters.
In this research paper, a low cost dual band multi-GNSS receiver is used
for positioning the robot in open space. Here GPS, Galileo and IRNSS
satellites are integrated together. Moreover GAGAN-SBAS (Satellite Based
Augmentation System) for Indian subcontinent is used to enhance the
positioning accuracy of the rover. The analysis of VDOP, HDOP, and PDOP
has been done under open sky. Comparison between the positioning
deviations of standalone GPS, Multi-GNSS (GPS+NavIC+Galileo) receiver
and Multi-GNSS receiver along with GAGAN-SBAS has been done. Finally the
algorithm has been developed and deployed on the rover for moving it
through given set of waypoints. The deviation in the actual path and the
path followed by the rover has been analysed.
Fish stranding due to morphological microstructures and hydropeaking characteristics
Authors: INSULAIRE Flora , Lamouroux Nicolas , BARILLIER Agnès , PAILLEX Amael , CAPRA Hervé , CATTANEO Franck , GOURAUD Veronique
Published: October 2023

Fish stranding in rivers, due to rapid shoreline dewatering, often
occurs during the down-ramping phases of hydropeaks enabling peak energy
production. Multiple hydrological characteristics of hydropeaking and
river morphology influence stranding, but little is known about their
relative effects. The goal of our study is to identify how the
combination of hydropeaking characteristics and the occurrence of
morphological microstructure (e.g., puddles, scour pools) influence fish
stranding. For this purpose, we used an extensive dataset of fish
stranding observations collected over 3 years in spring at 48 stations
along a 50 km-long river reach. We aimed (1) to characterize stranding
events and their associated fish assemblages, and (2) to identify the
spatial and temporal determinants of stranding. We found that the
occurrence of morphological microstructures of the riverbed was the main
factor explaining fish stranding. Scour pools are the most impacting
microstructures, followed by scour puddles, humid zones, and alluvial
puddles. Then, hydropeaking characteristics interact with morphology and
modulate the intensity of stranding. Low flow ranges (low peak flow, low
base flow) occurring after periods without hydropeaks induce particular
“salmonid” and “super-stranding” events and other flow ranges induce
regular stranding events. Salmonids are particularly subject to
stranding at the beginning of the sampling period. Recommendations that
emerged are (1) to act in priority on stations where stranding is most
likely, by morphological operations or by installing attractive
structures in the perennial area, and (2) to maintain attractive,
perennial habitats in the low flow range of hydropeaks.
Geographic differences in allometric patterns of males of the Japanese firefly Luciola parvula
Authors: Iguchi Yutaka
Published: October 2023

It has been well known for many years that males of
Luciola parvula (Coleoptera, Lampyridae) have two morphs, namely
small and large morphs in Japan. This article performed a statistical
reanalysis of their morphological measurements based on previously
published data and compared them. As a result, the two morphs were found
to have different allometric patterns in the Hakone and Nagano areas,
Japan. In Hakone, the relationships between their pronotum width and
length were expressed by a common allometric line and a shift in
location along the line. However, in Nagano, the relationships between
their pronotum width and body length were expressed by two parallel
allometric lines (a common slope and different intercepts). The
allometric pattern of males of this species may vary among different
parts of the body or among different areas. Therefore, this article
recommends future studies to measure the same parts of the body as
previous studies to clarify geographic variation in allometric
relationships.
An indirect, negative radiative effect of water vapor in the tropics and its implications for regional surface heat stress
Authors: Khanna Jaya , karan Karan
Published: October 2023

We report an indirect, negative, cloud-mediated, surface radiative
effect (RE) of water vapor (IWVE) in certain regions in the tropics,
which may be consequential for day-to-day regional heat stress. Using
reanalysis and satellite data we show that this effect is marked by a
surprisingly dominant positive relationship of cloud RE with near
surface and column humidity. These clouds are predominantly low level
and altocumuli, previously reported to have a negative surface RE,
possibly lending the net negative RE to water vapor. Also reported
earlier, these clouds form in the mid-troposphere, as detrainment
offshoots of deep convective towers and can be advected away to large
distances, hence requiring no local convective triggering in the IWVE
regions. Evidently, the IWVE are co-located with the horizontal branch
of the Hadley cell, with the lowest vertical forcing in the tropics.
Moreover, these are also the transition regions between the highly
cloudy and the driest parts of the tropics, with a waning down
occurrence of cirrus, deep convective and altostratus clouds, linked
with positive RE, corroborating the hypothesis. IWVE regions also show a
large temporal variability in humidity possibly providing opportunity
for a large variability in cloud fractional coverage, however the
mechanism controlling this covariability is not understood. The IWVE is
tightly tied with the seasonal cycle of the ITCZ and hence is likely a
dominant source of pre-monsoon surface temperature variability and heat
stress in the current climate. The evolution of the IWVE under future
climate warming needs further investigation.
Cross-Scale Modeling of Storm-Time Radiation Belt Variability
Authors: Michael Adam , Sorathia Kareem , Ukhorskiy Aleksandr Y , Albert Jay M. , Shen Xiao-Chen , Li Wen , Merkin Viacheslav G.
Published: October 2023

During geomagnetic storms relativistic outer radiation belt electron
flux exhibits large variations on rapid time scales of minutes to days.
Many competing acceleration and loss processes contribute to the dynamic
variability of the radiation belts; however, distinguishing the relative
contribution of each mechanism remains a major challenge as they often
occur simultaneously and over a wide range of spatiotemporal scales. In
this study, we develop a new comprehensive model for the storm-time
radiation belt dynamics by incorporating electron wave-particle
interactions with parallel propagating whistler mode waves into our
global test-particle model of the outer belt. Electron trajectories are
evolved through the electromagnetic fields generated from the Multiscale
Atmosphere Geospace Environment (MAGE) global geospace model. Pitch
angle scattering and energization of the test particles are derived from
analytical expressions for quasi-linear diffusion coefficients that
depend directly on the magnetic field and density from the magnetosphere
simulation. Using a case study of the 17 March 2013 geomagnetic storm,
we demonstrate that resonance with lower band chorus waves can produce
rapid relativistic flux enhancements during the main phase of the storm.
While electron loss from the outer radiation belt is dominated by loss
through the magnetopause, wave-particle interactions drive significant
atmospheric precipitation. We also show that the storm-time magnetic
field and cold plasma density evolution produces strong, local
variations of the magnitude and energy of the wave-particle interactions
and is critical to fully capturing the dynamic variability of the
radiation belts caused by wave-particle interactions.
Active Seismic Refraction, Reflection and Surface-Wave Surveys in Thick Debris-Covered Glacial Environments
Authors: Kuehn Tyler , Holt John W , Johnson Roy , Meng Tyler
Published: October 2023

Debris-covered glaciers and rock glaciers have been increasingly studied
in recent years because of the role they play within local watersheds,
glacial ablation models due to climate change, and as analogs for buried
ice features on planetary bodies such as Mars. Characterizing the
supraglacial debris layer is a large part of these efforts. Geophysical
exploration of debris- covered glaciers has mostly excluded active
seismic methods, with the exception of refraction studies, due to the
attenuating properties of the debris cover and field survey efficiency.
We evaluate the accuracy, field efficiency, and effectiveness of seismic
refraction, reflection, and surface-wave surveys for determining the
elastic properties of the debris layer and any underlying layers on
debris-covered glaciers using sites from Sourdough Rock Glacier and in
the Malaspina Glacier forelands in Southcentral Alaska. We compare our
seismic results with our results from ground-penetrating radar. Our
results indicate that the interface between the debris layer and the ice
can be imaged using seismic reflection methods, and that multi-channel
analysis of surface waves (MASW) can provide insight to the variability
of the shear-wave structure within the debris layer. We image an
ultra-shallow seismic reflection from the bottom of the loose debris
layer using ultra-dense receiver arrays. This study also presents
results using multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) on a
debris-covered glacier, which we find could be a valuable addition to
the toolbox of future geophysical investigations on these landforms.
Effect of Cadmium on Six Different Carrot Breeding Lines, Using RGB and Hyperspectral Imaging
Authors: Zapf Kathleen , Simon Philipp , Lee Linda , Hoagland Lori
Published: October 2023

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a hyperaccumulator of toxic heavy
metals like cadmium, taking up and storing high concentrations in the
taproot. Cadmium is toxic in very small concentrations in edible plant
parts, translocated there from contaminated soils. Cadmium poisoning in
humans is strongly linked to damage to the liver, lungs, and bones, as
well as prostate, kidney, pancreatic, and testicular cancer. Cadmium may
also be detrimental to carrot plant growth and nutrient content.

We chose 6 different carrot breeding lines shown in previous trials to
differ in their tendency to hyperaccumulate heavy metals. Carrots were
grown in the AAPF (Ag Alumni Phenotyping Facility) growth chambers.
Carrots were either treated with CdCl (cadmium
chloride) or control, and grown in a mix of 1/3 sand, 1/3 field soil,
1/3 potting media. Plants were imaged with RGB cameras and hyperspectral
imaging throughout their growth, then destructively harvested after 2
months and prepared for heavy metal analysis.

Results include hyperspectral data including several vegetative indices
and reflectance values often used to detect stress, and RGB images and
color values (potentially indicating differences in the health of the
plant). Heavy metal concentrations in carrot leaves and roots were also
estimated using ICP-OES.

Carrot breeding lines differ in their tendency to hyperaccumulate
cadmium in their roots, which could spur breeding efforts, but much more
research is needed concerning the environmental effect. Phenotyping
technologies detecting cadmium stress may be useful in determining
stress response to heavy metals.
Subcorneal pustular dermatosis: Clinical characteristics and long-term follow-up of seventeen patients
Authors: Radevic Tatjana , Mijuskovic Zeljko , Kandolf Lidija
Published: October 2023

Background/Aim. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis (SPD) is a rare, relapsing vesiculopustular disease predominantly presenting on the flexor surfaces. Since data about the course and duration of the disease is limited, the aim of the study was to analyze the clinical features and long-term follow-up data on patients with SPD. Methods. A hospital database was searched for medical records of patients with SPD hospitalized at the institution between 1985 and 2014. The focus was on clinical characteristics, associated diseases, disease courses, and outcomes. Results. Seventeen patients with clinical features of SPD were analyzed ? nine females and eight males with a median age at presentation of 45 years (range 18?90 years). Follow-up data were available for 12 patients. The median follow-up time was 9.5 years (1?28 years). In order to establish a histological diagnosis, repeated biopsies were required (on average 1.7 biopsies per patient). In one male patient, IgA pemphigus was diagnosed by direct immunofluorescence. In most patients, skin eruption was widespread, while in a smaller number of patients, the changes were present only on the flexor surfaces. Dysproteinemia was evident in three patients. The disease was self-limiting in three patients; five patients had mild flare-ups occurring 1?3 times a year without the need for treatment; four patients had continuous flare-ups requiring treatment. Most patients with SPD responded positively to dapsone. Conclusion. SPD is a rare disease, and it usually occurs in a person?s fifth decade. While it is self-limiting in some patients, approximately one-third of patients require continuous therapy for continuous flare-ups.
Survival analysis of patients with rare tumors of the uterine corpus – carcinosarcoma
Authors: Stevanovic Nemanja , Mandic Aljosa , Maricic Slobodan , Nadj Gabriel , Maksimovic Tamara , Stanulovic Nevena , Cancar Vladimir , Rodic Milan
Published: October 2023

Background/Aim. Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS), formerly known as malignant mixed M?llerian tumor, is a rare, aggressive malignancy of the female genital tract. The aim of this study was to analyze the most important clinical and pathohistological characteristics of UCSs on operated patients, as well as to determine which of those factors are affecting progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of patients. Methods. The study was conducted as a retrospective analysis of medical data documentation of patients with a diagnosis of UCS who were surgically treated at the Department of Gynecology, Clinic for Operative Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia, in 10 years? period (from the beginning of 2009 to the end of 2018). The analysis included data for a total of 31 patients. Results. Of all the examined parameters (age of the patient, clinical stage of the disease, histological grade, depth of myometrial invasion, and lymphovascular invasion ? LVI), the greatest influence on the choice of therapeutic procedure had a histological tumor grade. Conclusion. Our research showed the joint influence of the examined clinical and pathohistological factors on PFS and OS of patients with UCS. The only independent parameter that showed a statistically significant impact on survival is LVI.
Diagnosing Fraud at Decision Diagnostics: A COVID-19 Case Study
Authors: Ordyna Paul E. , Jackson Scott C. , Ragothaman Srinivasan C.
Published: October 2023

This case is based on a real-world COVID-related fraud perpetuated by Decision Diagnostics Corporation in a management fraud scheme. In this case study, students perform financial statement and fraud triangle analyses. The variety of critical thinking activities in this case are appropriate for students in intermediate accounting and auditing courses. Students at two accredited midwestern and southern universities participated in this case study. We provide assessment information and implementation suggestions to interested instructors. Student feedback was positive about the learning outcomes of this case.

Data Availability: Data available upon request.
Differences in the procedure for termination of employment relations on different grounds
Authors: Loginova M.
Published: October 2023

The study “Differences in the procedural order of termination of employment relations on various grounds” is devoted to the analysis and disclosure of the peculiarities of the legal regulation of procedures for the termination of employment relations depending on various grounds. The article discusses the key aspects of the procedures related to the dismissal of an employee at the initiative of the employer, cases of dismissal due to exceptional circumstances and in the event of the expiration of the employment contract. The normative legal acts regulating the procedural order of termination of the employment relationship are analyzed and the features of each of them are revealed.

It will also not be news that modern labor legislation faces numerous challenges and problems in the field of termination of employment on various grounds. The article draws attention to the problems that may arise during the procedural procedure for termination of employment: special attention is paid to the analysis of possible conflicts and controversial situations that may arise in the process of termination of employment, and ways to resolve them are proposed. This article helps to reveal the complexity and variety of problems related to the termination of the employment relationship and provides practical recommendations for their resolution. The study of this topic is important for ensuring justice and legality in the field of labor relations and contributes to the preservation of harmony between the interests of employees and employers.

This detailed analysis will contribute to a better understanding of the procedural requirements and challenges arising in connection with the various grounds for termination of the employment relationship, and will provide practical recommendations for ensuring fairness and respect for rights in these procedures. The study can also serve as a basis for further improvements in legislation aimed at improving the process of termination of employment relationships and maintaining a balance between the interests of employees and employers. Achieving a fair and legal termination of employment is important to both employees and employers and helps to maintain a balance with the overall efficiency of the labor market.
Performing forensic expert activities in criminal proceedings: international experience
Authors: Kuzmenko O. , Оmelchuk L.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the international experience of organizing the professional activity of a forensic expert in criminal proceedings. It is noted that in Germany, each administrative-territorial unit «land» (Hundesland) has its own independent forensic laboratory, and the federal formations of the Federal Department of Criminal Affairs have their own divisions for conducting special examinations and research, as well as their databases of forensically significant information.

Attention is paid to the Institute of Forensic Research, which acts as a leading research institution in the structure of the German criminal police and provides services in: conducting forensic and criminological research; development of police methods; training and improving the qualifications of employees of the Federal Department of Criminal Affairs. The institute provides comprehensive scientific and practical research and implementation of modern technologies of police activity. Its functions include identifying the most vulnerable areas in the fight against crime and developing and implementing, together with experienced practitioners, measures and innovative programs aimed at improving the activities of law enforcement agencies.

In addition, it was emphasized that the entire organization and activity of forensic expert institutions of France is built according to international standards, on the basis of which there is international expertise in the French forensic expert system.

It was concluded that the Lithuanian model of the organization of the activities of judicial expert bodies is characterized by a high level of centralization, since its coordination is carried out by independent bodies common to all expert institutions. The specified format is characterized by a number of positive aspects, for example, the promotion of harmonization of forensic expertise, standardization of methods, accreditation and the emergence of minimum standards regarding the qualification and competence of a forensic expert; introduction of European Union standards into forensic expert practice, etc.

It is noted that the implementation of international norms and standards for the organization and activity of forensic expert institutions brings expert institutions to a new level of functioning. This provides an opportunity to create an effective mechanism for the management and functioning of forensic expert institutions and experts, which will determine high requirements for conducting forensic examination, increase the professional level and effectiveness of employees of expert institutions, which will meet the needs of modern judiciary.
Nuevos territorios para construir presencia en la Escuela: la experiencia de USINA BBA
Authors: Aguerre Andrea , Busse Corbalán María Eugenia , Francia Analía , Ruiz Gabriel , Palacios Juan Ignacio , Peralta Luciano , Cerdá Máximo , Mussa Fernando , Bustamante Karin , Burgos Melissa , Sánchez Gustavo , De Locca Natalia
Published: October 2023

USINA BBA es una propuesta enmarcada en nuevos procesos educativos, impulsada desde la Dirección del Bachillerato de Bellas Artes, conformada por docentes (profesores/as y preceptores/as) de la institución con diversas miradas institucionales enfocadas desde distintas áreas de conocimiento. Emerge así un espacio de trabajo colaborativo que tiene como objetivos principales construir y fortalecer vínculos, gestar encuentros para la construcción compartida y lograr verdaderas situaciones de presencia a partir de producciones con sentido, como alternativa a los formatos académicos tradicionales. Las actividades propuestas son de carácter transversal y se desarrollan en forma autogestiva, coordinadas y acompañadas.
Lexicons of Sugriwa Dance Movements in Wayang Wong Tejakula
Authors: Wahyuni Ni Putu , Budasi I Gede , Agustini Dewa Ayu Eka
Published: October 2023

Lexicons and their cultural meaning can be found in Sugriwa dance, Wayang Wong Tejakula. However, the uses of the lexicons and their cultural meaning are rarely used by the dancer from time to time. It can cause language death. This study was designed in the form of a descriptive qualitative method and aimed to find the lexicons and their cultural meaning. The obtained data were collected from observation and interview techniques. The results of the study show that there are 21 lexicons of movements. Those lexicons are categorized into head movements, such as kipekan capung and mengas, body movements, such as agem kanan, agem kiri, matang, nyalin ulat, ngalok-alok, ngadap, ngengsog, and raras, hand movements, such as anyingsing roma, nabdab gelung and ngagen, finger movement that is mudra suara, and leg movements, such as cicangan, dadengkleng, nyeregseg, ngeceb, tanjek kiri, tanjek kanan, and ngeteg. Of those 21 lexicons, only five lexicons have their cultural meaning. Those five lexicons become the characteristic movements of this dance and are classified into three dance stages: tanjek, ngalok-alok and nyeregseg are included in ngugal and have the cultural meaning of introducing the Sugriwa character. Ngengsog is included in pamahbah and has cultural meaning as telling the purpose of Sugriwa to come out to the stage. Ngalok-alok and ngadap are included in ngadap, which has cultural meaning as showing the leadership of Sugriwa's character. The findings and documentation about the lexicons and their cultural meaning in this dance can certainly be teaching material. The dance teachers can easily teach foreigners who want to learn this dance. In addition, it will help students who are interested in learning lexicons and their cultural meanings. In other words, this study can help preserve local languages and avoid language death.
Improving the Vocabulary Mastery and Listening Skill at Junior High School Using Taylor Swift’s Songs
Authors: Anggreni Kiki , Sinambela Erika , Manurung Lastri Wahyuni
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research was to find out whether the use of Taylor Swift’s songs can improve the Vocabulary Mastery and Listening Skill of seventh grade students at SMP Swasta Methodist-2 Medan ability using Taylor Swift’s songs and to know which skills improved more significantly. The method used here is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The data was obtained through quantitative method using tests and qualitative method using observation sheets and interview. The research subject were 29 students from class 7B of SMP Swasta Methodist-2 year 2022/23.  From the research findings, it was concluded that Taylor Swift’s songs improved students’ Vocabulary Mastery and Listening Skill. This is concluded from the results of the scores students achieved from Pre-Test to Post-Test. The Mean of the Vocabulary Pre-Test was 31.93 with 10.34% of the students passed the KKM. Then in the Cycle-1, The Mean was 72.31 with 62.07 of the students passing the KKM. Finally in Cycle-2, The Mean was 87.07 with 96.55% of the students passing the KKM. In Listening Skill, the Mean of the Pre-Test was 55.03 with 37.93% of the students passed the KKM. Then in the Cycle-1, The Mean was 91.34 with 96.55% of the students passing the KKM. Finally in Cycle-2, The Mean was 97.79 with 96.55% of the students passing the KKM. Based on the data, it can be concluded that the students’ Listening skill improved more significantly than Vocabulary Mastery. Based on the data, it can be concluded that the students’ Listening skill improved more significantly than Vocabulary Mastery.
The Use of Total Physical Response (TPR) as Teaching Strategy at Elementary School
Authors: Zulfa Zefa Maulina , Purwanto Sugeng , Widyaningrum Agnes
Published: October 2023

AbstractLearning English using vocabulary is very useful for students at SDN 3 Bandengan, especially in the teaching and learning process in class. In teaching vocabulary, the teacher uses the Total Physical Response method so that children can understand English by playing. The purpose of this study is to analyze the teacher's method of teaching English using Total Physical Response: (1) the English teacher uses TPR to teach fourth graders at SDN 3 Bandengan, (2) the English teacher applies TPR in teaching English. The researcher used descriptive qualitative methods since the researcher completed a six-month internship at a school from August 1st, 2022 – December 2nd, 2022, the data has been assessed. The researcher conducted interviews with teachers to collect information. The finding of this study is that students can understand vocabulary in English lessons using TPR. Keyword: teaching; vocabulary; teaching strategies; total physical response
How Do EFL Students Perceive Challenges Towards Writing Short Drama Script of Narrative Text?
Authors: Andani Shabrina Dwi , Unsiah Frida , Gozali Agus
Published: October 2023

The present study aims to find out the dominant challenges experienced by 11th-grade students in writing short drama scripts of narrative text. One hundred six students were involved as research participants. The method used was quantitative descriptive with a questionnaire as the instrument consisting of 15 items about the students' challenges in writing short drama scripts. The questionnaire was distributed to the participants via WhatsApp group, and the teacher researcher asked them to submit it within 20 minutes after it was distributed. The researcher analyzed the participants' results of the questionnaire by using SPSS to find out the mean scores of each item. The mean scores gave information about which items on students' challenges were more dominant. The results show that the students do not experience the challenges of writing short drama scripts because of basic knowledge that the students already have. The willingness of students to read and practice several narrative texts helps increase the students' insight, the use of cooperative learning in class, as well as the readiness and sufficient background knowledge of the teacher to give to the students, are very helpful in developing and writing short drama scripts.
South Korean Modern Culture in the Drama Series “Just One Bite” (Semiotics Analysis by Charles Sanders Peirce)
Authors: Taqwa Nurul Fikriyyah , Said Ikhwan M , Machmoed Hamzah , Dafirah Dafirah , Muin Fadhliyah Rahmah
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the modern cultural values of South Korea which are represented in the drama series "Just One Bite". This drama series is a South Korean drama series that airs on the official PLAYLIST Global YouTube channel and was released in two seasons. The focus of this research is the representation of South Korean cultural values in the modern era. The object of this study is the drama series "Just One Bite" where the writer takes screenshots of various scenes in the drama series. The method used in this study is an inductive qualitative approach with a type of content analysis. Content analysis is used to study storage data in the form of symbols, text, images and so on. The theory used is Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory, namely that signs are divided into symbols, objects, and interpretants. Based on data analysis using Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic approach, various data were found that represent South Korean cultural values in the modern era in the drama series "Just One Bite". These cultural values include language in the form of naming food, family culture in the form of sharing food, technological advances in the form of instant food, and preserving culture in the form of serving traditional food with modern food.