bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pagtanggap sa Intralingguwal na Pagsasalin ng Pasyong Bikol ni Tranquilino Hernandez
Authors:   Ateneo de Naga University, Sahagun Rizalyn
Published: November 2024

Makapangyarihan ang pagsasalin dahil naiintelektuwalisa nito ang wika at ang tao mismo sa mahabang proseso nito lalo na sa kasalukuyang konteksto. Isang patunay sa realidad na ito ay ang pagbabago sa ortograpiyang ginagamit sa mga relihiyoso at kultural na teksto tulad ng Pasyong Bikol. Nakatuon ang pag-aaral na ito sa Intralingguwal na Pagsasalin ng Pasyong Bikol, matukoy ang mga tuntunin sa Ortograpiyang Bikol na itinatampok ng isinagawang danas sa pagsasalin, at magsagawa ng intalingguwal na pagsasalin sa Pasyong Bikol. Ang pag-aaral na ito ay sumailalaim sa disenyong Descriptive-qualitative. Pinili ang mga kalahok sa pag-aaral gamit ang Convenience Sampling at Purposive Sampling mula sa Dominorog Calabanga at Lungsod Naga, Camarines Sur. Ginamit din dito ang Focus Group Discussion (FGD) at mga pakikipanayam. Natuklasan sa pag-aaral na buhat ng pamilyaridad at persepsiyon sa mga salita o simbolong ginamit sa makabagong bersiyon ng Pasyon, positibong inirerekomenda at tinatanggap ng lahat ng mga kalahok ang isinagawang pagsasaling Intralingguwal. Sa pangkalahatan, ito ay iminumungkahing gamitin sa pagbabasa at pag-aaral ng panitikan, kultura, at maging kasaysayan ng Pasyong Bikol. Karagdagan, bilang isang relihiyosong teksto, hindi nabago ang nilalaman ng nasa makabagong bersiyon. Nakita ito bilang panimulang pag-aaral upang maisulong sa Bikol ang intralingguwal na pagsasalin ng iba pang akdang relihiyoso.
Politika sa mga Obra ng Pantas ng Pelikulang Pilipino: Ang mga Ideolohiyang Politikal sa mga Pelikula ni Ishmael Bernal
Authors: Liwanag Lois Mauri Anne
Published: November 2024

Ang pangunahing layunin ng papel na ito ay matukoy ang mga ideolohiyang politikal sa limang pelikula ni Ishmael Bernal: Manila by Night “City After Dark” (1980); Himala (1982); Broken Marriage (1983); Hinugot sa Langit (1985); at Pahiram ng Isang Umaga (1989). Ang mga nominasyon at gantimpala na natanggap partikular na ang mula sa Gawad Urian Awards na ibinigay ang Best Film of the Decade o ang Best Picture Award mula noong dekada 1970s-1990s ang pamantayan ng pagpili sa mga nasabing pelikula. Bilang hermeneutikong lente, ginamit sa pagsusuri ang ideolohikal na spektrum na may dalawang dimensyon ng Alemang teorisistang si Hans Slomp, na minodipika ni F.P.A. Demeterio sa kanyang librong pinamagatang Ang Mga Ideolohiyang Politikal ng Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Ang paggamit sa nasabing lente ay hango sa pananaliksik nina Felicilda at Demeterio (2019) na ginamit ito upang alamin ang mga ideolohiyang politikal sa limang nobela ng Rosales Saga ni F. Sionil Jose. Upang maisakatuparan ang layunin ng pananaliksik, mayroon itong limang substantibong seksyon na isa-isang tinatalakay ang mga sumusunod: 1) pangunahing mensahe at tema ng pelikula; 2) paninindigan ng pelikula tungkol sa kasalukuyan at pagbabago; 3) pagpapahalaga ng pelikula sa indibidwal at estado; at 4) kabuoang ideolohiyang politikal na nakapaloob sa pelikula.
An Essay on the Bonifacio-Aguinaldo Schism as Manifestation of National Disunity
Authors:   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Viray Joseph Reylan , Viray Kriztine ,   Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Published: November 2024

This essay conducts an analysis of the underlying factors contributing to the ideological and strategic disagreement between Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio during the Philippine Revolution. Employing a multi-dimensional approach, the essay scrutinizes the distinct objectives each leader had for the revolution, highlighting the complexities of their conflicting perspectives. Likewise it evaluates the substantive impact of the Aguinaldo-Bonifacio schism on what was otherwise considered a unified revolutionary movement, thereby presenting implications for the interpretation of historical revolutions.
K-House: Linguistic-Cultural Synergy among Online Filipino Communities
Authors: Palileo Shirley
Published: November 2024

This ethnographic study examines the significance of linguistic cultural hybridity among online Filipino communities watching Korean drama series. The study demonstrates the interwoven deeds of online Filipino communities in terms of language, performative acts, and habituation interdependent with the residents’ literacy, nature, and environment. Using the generated Inter Phenomenon Linguistic Cultural (IPLC) model, the study appraises the apparent discourses in K-dramas, assesses the residents’ K-drama-related performatives, and underscores the processes of habituation in platforms connected to conversations and meaning-making with others. These findings and processes endorse the principles, praxes, technology, history, and referentiality of language of online Filipino communities that are collectively rooted in their understanding and environment. By extension, the study sustains and empowers glocalized syncretism, cultural synergy, and transculturation.
Ka[likha]san: Sining at Kalikasan sa mga likha ni Junyee
Authors:   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Dela Cruz Leonardo , Osorio Carmelo Jr. ,   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Dasig Jeniel ,   Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Published: November 2024

Isang kwalitatibong pag-aaral hinggil sa ilang mga tampok na installation art ni Junyee. Magdiidiin sa pag-aaral sa pagpapahalaga ng mga materyal mula sa kalikasan at kapaligiran sa paglikha ng sining (installation art) at ang kalikasan bilang espasyo para sa edukasyong pangkalikasan. Na ang kalikasan bilang organikong materyal (tulad ng kawayan, dahon, mga sanga ng puno at iba pa) sa paglikha ng sining, ay may natural na pagbibigay kahulugan sa pagtalakay sa kalikasan bilang usapin panglipunan. Isa ring edukasyon kontra sa pananaw na paggamit ng western materials, tulad ng oleo, pintura sa canvas. Gayundin, ang kalikasan ay isang espasyo at/o tanghalan ng sining ay malakas na salungat sa pananaw na ang tinatagurian na sining ay yun lamang nasa museo at gallery.
Perceptions and Behaviors of BA Sociology Students Related to their Experiences in Doing a Thesis StudyMark Anthony
Authors:   University of the Philippines Diliman, Quintos Mark Anthony
Published: November 2024

By virtue of the Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Memorandum No. 40, Series of 2017, Directed Research – or more commonly known as the thesis study – has become a requirement for all students of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology programs in the country. This study recognizes that the thesis requirement is often a difficult endeavor for students and sought to look into the thesis-related experiences of students of the discipline now that it has become mandatory. Graduates of a BA Sociology program from a university in Metro Manila during two academic years (A.Y. 2021-2022 and A.Y. 2022-2023) were invited as respondents to a survey that inquired about three aspects of the thesis experience: (1) their perceptions and experiences regarding the importance of their thesis study, its potential for publication, and their readiness in conducting the terminal requirement; (2) their perceptions and experiences with regard to thesis topics, thesis groupmates, and thesis
advisers; and (3) the difficulties they experienced during the conduct of the thesis study and their perceptions regarding the thesis as a BA Sociology
terminal requirement. The results of the study demonstrate that BA Sociology graduates whose decision-making processes with regard to the different aspects of the thesis-making experience were governed by practical considerations. The results also suggest that the respondents do not possess a strong research culture despite being graduates of a discipline wherewith, by its very nature as a basic science, research should be a vital element. The author suggests that this lack of a research culture is due to (1) socio-economic, (2) curricular, (3) institutional, and (4) societal factors that impede a proper appreciation of the importance of research.
(Obywatelskie) spółdzielnie energetyczne w Niemczech
Authors:   Instytutu Prawa Ochrony Środowiska i Prawa Planistycznego (IUP) przy Westfalskim Uniwersytecie Wilhelma w Monastyrze, Thierjung Eva-Maria
Published: November 2024

Artykuł ten analizuje rolę spółdzielni energetycznych, a szczególnie obywatelskich spółdzielni energetyczkach w procesie transformacji energetycznej, tzw. Energiewende, w Niemczech. W tym celu najpierw następuje dokładna definicja tego pojęcia i naszkicowanie aktualnej sytuacji tychże spółdzielni w kontekście historii spółdzielczości w Niemczech. Potem zostają przedstawione aktualne ramy prawne obowiązujące dla spółdzielni energetycznych w RFN oraz jej wewnętrzne struktury działania oparte na tzw. zasadach spółdzielczych. Artykuł zwraca uwagę na bezpośrednie powiązanie pomiędzy tymi zasadami a pozytywnym rozwojem spółdzielni energetycznych w Niemczech, wskazując na społeczny wymiar spółdzielczości. Potem następuje kategoryzacja spółdzielni energetycznych i bardziej detaliczny opis trzech ich najczęściej występujących form.
Pomoc publiczna a lotnictwo w UE – podstawy prawne, wybrane kazusy oraz realia pandemii COVID-19
Authors:   Wydział Prawa i Administracji, Uczelnia Łazarskiego w Warszawie, Berus Matylda
Published: November 2024

Pomoc publiczna została wprowadzona do europejskiego porządku prawnego przez traktaty rzymskie, a obecnie odgrywa ważną rolę w gospodarce oraz systemie konkurencji Unii Europejskiej. Warty uwagi jest zwłaszcza wpływ środków pomocowych na lotnictwo – europejskie linie lotnicze oraz lotniska od wielu lat bywały i nadal stają się beneficjentami pomocy publicznej. W swoim artykule autorka najpierw przedstawi ramy prawne pomocy publicznej na kanwie prawa europejskiego, a także postępowania w sprawach o wsparcie w porządku prawa krajowego. Następnie przeanalizowana zostanie relacja między pomocą publiczną a lotnictwem na podstawie wybranych kazusów z ostatnich lat. Rozważania zostaną zakończone problematyką udzielania wsparcia liniom lotniczym w dobie pandemii COVID-19.
Contribution de la dendrochronologie à l’étude du patrimoine bâti de la région de Québec
Authors: Delwaide Ann , Filion Louise , Simard Martin
Published: November 2024

La dendrochronologie, une méthode scientifique qui utilise les cernes annuels de croissance des arbres comme marqueurs de temps, permet de dater précisément les constructions et artéfacts en bois. Dans cet article, les auteurs expliquent les principes fondamentaux de cette science et démontrent comment elle peut être appliquée pour documenter et préserver les bâtiments patrimoniaux. Ils présentent des exemples des travaux menés depuis plus de 40 ans par le Laboratoire de dendrochronologie de l’Université Laval sur plusieurs éléments du patrimoine bâti de la grande région de Québec. Ces éléments incluent notamment la chapelle des Ursulines, le monastère de l’Hôpital général de Québec et l’église Notre-Dame-des-Anges, ainsi que le site du Palais de l’Intendant et de la fortification Provost.
Les bonnes pratiques d’interventions psychosociales à adopter lors d’inondation et les facteurs organisationnels favorisant leur bonne marche : point de vue d’intervenantes et d’intervenants de première et deuxième lignes
Authors: Maltais Danielle , Hamel Ariane , Lansard Anne-Lise
Published: November 2024

En 2017 et en 2019, le Québec a vécu des inondations ayant provoqué d’importants dommages dans plus de 300 municipalités. Ces inondations ont mobilisé un grand nombre d’intervenantes et d’intervenants sociaux et municipaux afin d’assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des personnes sinistrées. Cet article présente le point de vue de ces personnes en lien avec les interventions psychosociales mises en place s’étant avérées efficaces pour atténuer ou prévenir l’apparition de problèmes de santé chez les individus sinistrés, ainsi que les facteurs organisationnels qui ont favorisé leur bon déroulement. Plusieurs types d’intervention psychosociale semblent avoir le potentiel de prévenir la détérioration de l’état de santé et le fonctionnement social des personnes sinistrées, dont l’adoption de l’approche « reaching out » et la mise en place d’équipes dédiées au rétablissement.
Transition climatique en milieu rural : l’exemple de la Coopérative Ferme Terre
Partagée
Authors:   Le collectif de la Coopérative Ferme Terre Partagée
Published: November 2024

La coopérative Ferme Terre Partagée (CFTP), située à Rogersville au
Nouveau-Brunswick, a comme mission de contribuer à la résilience des communautés rurales
acadiennes. Cette ferme agroécologique, en plus de sa production maraîchère biologique et de
son élevage d’animaux en liberté, met en place une diversité de projets afin de contribuer à
la transition climatique. Trois valeurs guident notre démarche : la souveraineté
alimentaire, l’agroécologie et la coopération et l’autogestion. Deux exemples sont offerts à
la fin du texte afin d’illustrer comment, par sa démarche, la CFTP remet en question le
système économique capitaliste actuel qui exploite les travailleuses et travailleurs et qui
détruit l’environnement.
El peso de la paja
Authors: Bartomeu Magaña Elena
Published: November 2024

¿Qué pesa más, un kilo de paja o un kilo de plomo? Con esta pregunta solemos engatusar a los niños para darles una explicación sobre la diferencia entre peso y volumen. Cuando alguien responde que un kilo de paja pesa más que uno de plomo, supuestamente lo hace valorando su volumen, que, visualmente, es más elevado.
Studies on anti-inflammatory activity and wound-healing property of secondary metabolite of Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis leaves: A review
Authors: Pratiwi Desak Made Nita , Yuliani Sri Hartati , Samirana Putu Oka
Published: November 2024

Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis is a medicinal plant of Indonesia that belongs to the genus Anredera and the family Basellaceae. Scientifically, the leaf of A. cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis has antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis leaves have secondary metabolite content that plays a crucial role in eliciting observed pharmacological effects. This article discusses the secondary metabolite content, which actively plays a role in anti-inflammatory and wound-healing activity. The literature research is conducted through PubMed and Google Scholar databases. In general, the secondary metabolites found in the extracts of the leaves of A. cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis are flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, triterpenoids, and saponins. Research on anti-inflammatory activity includes in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies on the inhibition of inflammatory cytokines, as well as in silico studies on mechanisms to inhibit cyclooxygenase-2. Meanwhile, the discussion on wound-healing activities encompasses the healing of incision/excision wounds, infected wounds, diabetic wounds, burns, and post-surgery wounds. Although the information on anti-inflammatory andwound-healing properties can be used to develop innovative traditional medicines, there is currently a dearth of information regarding the function of secondary metabolites.
A critical review of analytical methods for quantification of rivaroxaban in biological samples and pharmaceutical formulations
Authors: Azhakesan Ajitha , Pasupuletti Kishore Kumar , Pentu Narendra
Published: November 2024

Rivaroxaban (RXN) is a direct oral anticoagulant (direct inhibitor of factor Xa) used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of stroke caused by clot, periphery, and coronary heart disease. The foremost goal of the pharmaceutical drug is to exert its therapeutic action and cure the disease. Considering the therapeutic importance of RXN, this review focuses on the various spectrophotometric (UV) and chromatographic methods (thin-layer chromatography, high-performance thin-layer chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, ultra-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry) available for the quality control and pharmacokinetic studies of RXN. The analytical methods published provide an overview of the various instrumental techniques that establishes the identity, quality, and purity of RXN. Stability-indicating methods anticipate the degradation products (DPs)/pathways of RXN which would help researchers to elucidate the structure of DP. The proposed review explores the greenness profiles of the reported analytical methods (2010–2024) based on the National Environmental Method Index in view of sustainable development goals 2030. The published bioanalytical methods provide a roadmap for potential researchers in developing more robust, efficient, and eco-friendly methods incorporating sorbent-based microextraction techniques to enhance biomedical research. Also, researchers incorporate analytical quality-based design (AQbD) which augments the quality and shrinks the out-of-trend and out-of-specification to expedite the regulatory flexibility in the analytical method. Overall this review illuminates the future canvassers to develop greener methods using eco-friendly solvents incorporating AQbD for the determination of RXN in biological fluids and drug products.
The Questionnaire for Suicidal Ideation (QSI): Psychometric Properties of a Brief Tool Measuring Suicidal Ideation in Adult and Adolescent Clinical Populations
Authors: Joyce Mary , Wrigley Conal , Kells Mary , Suarez Catalina , Flynn Daniel , Spillane Ailbhe , Owens Abigale
Published: November 2024

Background: :
Identifying accurate methods of assessing suicidal ideation has important implications. The lack of a universal definition of suicidal ideation has complicated measurement efforts. This study details the development of a brief self-report measure of suicidal ideation which specifically focuses on thoughts of suicide.

Method: :
The Questionnaire for Suicidal Ideation (QSI) was developed by collating items from three existing measures of suicidal ideation. Items explicitly describing acts or behaviours were removed and Posner et al.’s (2007) definition of suicidal ideation was applied to the remaining items. The final questionnaire consisted of 6 items. Participants were adults ( = 192) and adolescents ( = 152) attending community mental health services in the Irish public health service.

Results: :
The QSI demonstrated excellent reliability in adult ( = .91) and adolescent ( = .90) samples. Exploratory factor analysis produced a one-factor solution explaining 70% and 66% of the variance in adult and adolescent samples respectively. Evidence of relation with other variables was demonstrated with strong correlations between the QSI and measures of depression, hopelessness and borderline symptoms ( = .48 - .68).

Conclusions: :
The results suggest that the QSI may be a reliable and valid method of assessing suicidal ideation in clinical populations.
Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents: An Ecological-Relational Study
Authors: Jiménez Teresa I. , Estévez-García Francisco , Estévez Estefanía
Published: November 2024

Background: :
The present study analyzes factors of adolescents' ecological-relational contexts in relation to suicidal behavior. In particular, it examined the role of peer bullying and cyberbullying, classroom climate, violence and partner victimization, parental socialization styles, and child-to-parent violence.

Method::
The participants are 2,977 Spanish adolescents attending seven secondary schools. They were aged 11-17 ( = 14.0, = 1.40; 51.5% girls). Multivariate logistic regression analyses and a two-step cluster analysis were applied to analyze the data.

Results::
Findings showed a prevalence of suicidal thoughts in 43.3% of the sample, with 7.7% reporting suicide attempts. Adolescents experiencing high/low victimization (a = 3.10, < .001) and high cybervictimization (a = 1.67, < .001) were at risk. However, high cyberbullying involvement (a = 0.55, < .001) and not having a partner (a = 0.61, < .001) emerged as protective factors. Sex-specific analyses underscored distinct interaction effects, with suicidal behavior in girls being significantly related to maternal negative socialization (a = 1.57, = .05).

Conclusions: :
An ecological-relational and sex approach is needed to understand and prevent suicidal behavior in adolescents.
The Role of Cultural Capital in Self-Reported Alexithymia and Empathy
Authors: Gaggero Giulia , Balboni Giulia , Esposito Gianluca
Published: November 2024

Background::
Sociocultural factors play an essential role in the way we process and express emotions. In this study, we asked whether Cultural Capital (CC)-the set of knowledge, cultural codes, and skills embodied by people-explains individual differences in two constructs measuring the capacity to understand our own emotions (alexithymia) or others’ emotions (empathy).

Method::
A pre-registered survey was conducted with an Italian sample ( = 475). Alexithymia and empathy were assessed respectively via the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index.

Results::
Regression analyses confirmed a significant, although limited, role of CC in predicting alexithymia and empathy. People with higher CC showed lower Externally Oriented Thinking, higher Perspective Taking, and higher Fantasy. Self-reported alexithymia and empathy were also impacted by scores on a social desirability scale.

Conclusions::
These results suggest that i) Cultural Capital influences the ability to analyse one’s own feelings and understand others’ perspectives, and ii) social desirability threatens the validity of self-report measures of emotional abilities. Overall, this research underlines the importance of studying affective processes by considering an individual’s cultural context.
Spanish Adaptation of the Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ) in Community Adolescents and Adults
Authors: Nonweiler Jacqueline , Doval Eduardo , Barrantes-Vidal Neus , Ballespí Sergi
Published: November 2024

Background::
Despite the role of mentalization in mental health outcomes and prevention, psychometrically-evaluated screening measures for mentalization remain sparse. One widely-used mentalization questionnaire is the Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ; Hausberg et al., 2012), which we aimed to adapt and validate for use in Spanish.

Method::
We adapted the MZQ to European Spanish and evaluated its psychometric properties in both adolescent ( = 389, ages 12-19, = 14.5) and adult community samples ( = 382, = 48).

Results::
Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a unidimensional structure including all items. This model had better goodness of fit than the original and other adaptations. Invariance analysis showed the same structure in adolescents compared by sex and age, and additionally in the adult versus adolescent samples. Evidence for convergent and discriminant validity was found. Internal consistency values in both adolescents and parents were fair and in the adolescent sample the MZQ scores remained moderately stable after re-test.

Conclusions::
The Spanish adaptation of the MZQ presents similar evidence of reliability and validity in the adolescent and adult samples. The results support this being a suitable version for evaluating mentalization in the general population.
Epidemiologia no pós-pandemia: de ciência tímida a ciência emergente
Authors: de Almeida Filho Naomar
Published: November 2024

Naomar de Almeida Filho, renomado epidemiologista brasileiro, apresenta uma análise crítica da evolução da epidemiologia, que passou de uma ciência "tímida" a um campo central na saúde coletiva, especialmente no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. O autor revisita conceitos como risco, causalidade e desigualdades em saúde, propondo uma abordagem integradora que combina saberes biomoleculares, sociais e culturais.
Nesta tradução, revista e ampliada, com capítulos inéditos sobre sindemias, infodemiologia e transdisciplinaridade, Almeida Filho propõe uma teoria unificada de saúde-enfermidade-cuidado e uma revisão da epidemiologia sob a ótica da complexidade. A obra também introduz a "etnoepidemiologia", que integra saberes socioculturais na compreensão dos processos de saúde.
Com uma escrita crítica e rigorosa, o autor desafia os limites da disciplina, sugerindo que a epidemiologia deve considerar as interações sociais e históricas que moldam a saúde. O livro é essencial para profissionais da saúde, pesquisadores e todos os interessados na evolução da epidemiologia pós-pandemia.
Evaluating hippocampal replay without a ground truth
Authors: Takigawa Masahiro , Huelin Gorriz Marta , Tirole Margot , Bendor Daniel
Published: November 2024

During rest and sleep, memory traces replay in the brain. The dialogue between brain regions during replay is thought to stabilize labile memory traces for long-term storage. However, because replay is an internally driven, spontaneous phenomenon, it does not have a ground truth - an external reference that can validate whether a memory has truly been replayed. Instead, replay detection is based on the similarity between the sequential neural activity comprising the replay event and the corresponding template of neural activity generated during active locomotion. If the statistical likelihood of observing such a match by chance is sufficiently low, the candidate replay event is inferred to be replaying that specific memory. However, without the ability to evaluate whether replay detection methods are successfully detecting true events and correctly rejecting non-events, the evaluation and comparison of different replay methods is challenging. To circumvent this problem, we present a new framework for evaluating replay, tested using hippocampal neural recordings from rats exploring two novel linear tracks. Using this two-track paradigm, our framework selects replay events based on their temporal fidelity (sequence-based detection), and evaluates the detection performance using each event’s track discriminability, where sequenceless decoding across both tracks is used to quantify whether the track replaying is also the most likely track being reactivated.
Spinal V1 inhibitory interneuron clades differ in birthdate, projections to motoneurons, and heterogeneity
Authors: Worthy Andrew E , Anderson Joanna T , Lane Alicia R , Gomez-Perez Laura J , Wang Anthony A , Griffith Ronald W , Rivard Andre F , Bikoff Jay B , Alvarez Francisco J
Published: November 2024

Spinal cord interneurons play critical roles shaping motor output, but their precise identity and connectivity remain unclear. Focusing on the V1 interneuron cardinal class we defined four major V1 subsets in the mouse according to neurogenesis, genetic lineage-tracing, synaptic output to motoneurons, and synaptic inputs from muscle afferents. Sequential neurogenesis delineates different V1 subsets: two early born (Renshaw and Pou6f2) and two late born (Foxp2 and Sp8). Early born Renshaw cells and late born Foxp2-V1 interneurons are tightly coupled to motoneurons, while early born Pou6f2-V1 and late born Sp8-V1 interneurons are not, indicating that timing of neurogenesis does not correlate with motoneuron targeting. V1 clades also differ in cell numbers and diversity. Lineage labeling shows that the Foxp2-V1 clade contains over half of all V1 interneurons, provides the largest inhibitory input to motoneuron cell bodies, and includes subgroups that differ in birthdate, location, and proprioceptive input. Notably, one Foxp2-V1 subgroup, defined by postnatal Otp expression, is positioned near the LMC and receives substantial input from proprioceptors, consistent with an involvement in reciprocal inhibitory pathways. Combined tracing of ankle flexor sensory afferents and interneurons monosynaptically connected to ankle extensors confirmed placement of Foxp2-V1 interneurons in reciprocal inhibitory pathways. Our results validate previously proposed V1 clades as unique functional subtypes that differ in circuit placement, with Foxp2-V1 cells forming the most heterogeneous subgroup. We discuss how V1 organizational diversity enables understanding of their roles in motor control, with implications for their diverse ontogenetic and phylogenetic origins.
A importância da relação entre a comunidade e gestão escolar
Authors: Galina Leonardo , Santos Éverton Lourenço dos , Barbieri Luciana Aparecida , Mannarelli Filho Téucle , Lucenti Adriano dos Reis , Martins-Rodrigues Maria Carolina
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa investiga a relação entre a comunidade e a gestão escolar no contexto educacional, analisando como essa interação afeta a qualidade da educação e o desenvolvimento dos estudantes. O problema de pesquisa se concentra na otimização da colaboração entre a comunidade e a gestão escolar para uma educação mais eficaz. Duas hipóteses foram formuladas: maior engajamento da comunidade resulta em ambiente educacional estimulante e responsivo, e uma gestão participativa contribui para uma educação inclusiva e equitativa. A metodologia envolve pesquisa bibliográfica para analisar teorias e práticas. Os resultados destacam a importância da participação da comunidade na gestão democrática das escolas públicas para melhorar a qualidade da educação e promover a cidadania ativa. Essa pesquisa oferece percepções valiosas para embasar políticas educacionais mais eficazes e alinhadas com as demandas da comunidade.
Organizational Behavior and Workplace Environment of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Teachers in Public Secondary Schools
Authors: Pacino Mayet B. , Baguio Josephine B.
Published: November 2024

This study examined the relationship between organizational behavior and the workplace environment of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers in public secondary schools in Marilog District, Cluster 8-A, Davao City Division. A descriptive-correlational research design was used, with 132 TLE teachers participating in the study and assessing their organizational behavior and workplace environment via a standardized questionnaire. Universal sampling ensured full participation from the population. Data were analyzed using mean scores and Pearson’s product-moment correlation (Pearson r). The findings revealed high levels of organizational behavior across four dimensions—autocratic, collegial, custodial, and supportive—and high ratings for the workplace environment, including induction, appraisal, promotion, staff development, and grievance procedures. However, no significant relationship was found between the levels of organizational behavior and the workplace environment. These results suggest that other factors may influence teacher effectiveness and job satisfaction. The study recommends continued efforts to foster harmonious working relationships among teachers and to prioritize improvements in the workplace environment to enhance teacher motivation and capacity to equip students with practical vocational skills. Future research could explore additional variables influencing TLE teachers' performance and well-being.
Enhanced Solubilisation of Insecticide Phosalone by Using Anionic and Cationic Surfactants in Aqueous Solution by Micellisation
Authors: Cissé Abdou Khadre , Diouf Nehou , Faye Coumba , Sarr Ibrahima , Sambou Souleymane , Cissé Aly , Sidibé Boubacar , Ndiaye Astou , Bodian El Hadji Tombé , Thiaré Diène Diégane , Coly Atanasse
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is to enhance the solubility of the insecticide phosalone in aqueous solution through micellisation. The cationic cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) and the anionic sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactants were used. The study employs a conductometric methodology to examine the interactions between the insecticide and the surfactant. The critical micellar concentration (CMC) and degree of counterions dissociation (α) of the surfactants were obtained at varying concentrations (0 to 3 µM) of the insecticide phosalone and temperatures between 301.15 and 321.15 K. In all cases, both parameters (CMC and α) demonstrated a decline in line with the increase in insecticide concentration and temperature. The thermodynamic parameters were calculated using the CMC versus temperature data. A positive value of ΔH° indicates that the micellisation process is endothermic. The negative values of ΔG° as a function of insecticide concentration and temperature demonstrate that the micellisation process is thermodynamically favorable and that the insecticide solubilises in the micelle core. The results of this study demonstrate that it is possible to solubilise a poorly soluble organic molecule by micellisation using conductivity alone, which is a valuable finding.
Identification of Climate-smart Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Germplasm for Highland Wheat Growing Areas of Ethiopia
Authors: Duga Rut , Dabi Alemu , Zewdu Demeke , Alemu Gadisa , Sime Berhanu , Solomon Tafesse , Geleta Negash , Delesa Abebe , Zegaye Habtemariam , Kasahun Cherinet , Getamesay Abebe , Asefa Bayisa , Negash Tamirat
Published: November 2024

Wheat is one of the most widely cultivated and successful crop species worldwide and is pivotal in the global food system. This study aims to determine high-yielding advanced bread wheat genotypes and releases best-performing genotypes across different wheat-growing areas of Ethiopia as a new variety for end users. The BLUP analysis shows Enawari had the highest grain yield followed by Robe Arsi, ChefeDonsa, Kulumsa, in 2022, and Debre Markos in 2023. Holeta genotypes had the lowest yield in 2021. In 2021, the genotypes in Holeta had the lowest yield, with an average yield of 2.6 t/ha. The study revealed high heritability for all traits, ranging from 71.6% for grain yield t/ha to 98.87% for days to heading. All traits had a broad sense of heritability at all locations, except for thousand kernel weight at 23KU and grain yield at 22CD, 22EW, and 23KU. The study reveals yield, yield component, and disease resistance variations for yellow and stem rusts. The genotypes with the best performance were promoted to the next breeding stage National Performance Trials (NPT) for further study and released as new varieties after further testing. The EBW212574 and EBW202087 genotypes, exhibiting moderate resistance to stem rust, were chosen for national performance trials in 2024 based on their response to yield, yellow rust, and other agronomic traits.
Influence of Antioxidants and Cytokinins on In vitro Plantlet Regeneration of Banana cv. Ney Poovan (AB)
Authors: M. Chandana , D. Thippesha , Nadukeri Sadashiv , M. S. Nagaraja, , Kolakar Shashikala S
Published: November 2024

Aims: Banana is one of the important fruit crop and food source for millions of people in many countries. In South India, many varieties of banana are cultivated. In vitro micropropagation of banana is nowadays pinned towards the development of disease-free clones. An investigation was carried out in banana cv. Ney Poovan to study the Influence of Antioxidants and cytokinins on in vitro plantlet regeneration.
Study Design: The investigation was carried out in a completely randomized design with 25 treatments replicated thrice.
Place and Duration of Study: Tissue culture laboratory, Bio Centre, Department of Horticulture, Shivamogga 2023-2024.
Methodology: To control phenolic browning and regenerate multiple plantlets production from the shoot tip, the explants were well sterilized and transferred to culture media containing MS media in combination with antioxidants (Ascorbic acid and Polyvinylpyrrolidone) and cytokinins (6-Benzylaminopurine and Kinetin). 
Results: Ascorbic acid 200 mg/l showed less browning across all combinations of BAP and kinetin. On an average the minimum number of days taken for shoot initiation (8.13 days), maximum number of shoots per explant (5.02), maximum shoot length (5.20 cm), and maximum success rate (73.33 %) were recorded in explants treated with (T12) Ascorbic acid 200 mg/l + BAP 2.5 mg/l + Kinetin 2.0 mg/l.
Conclusion: Through this study, it is clear that shoot tip explant treated with MS basal medium + Activated charcoal 200 mg/l + Ascorbic acid 200 mg/l + BAP 2.5 mg/l + Kinetin 2.0 mg/l is best for controlling browning and in vitro shoot regeneration for banana cv. Ney Poovan.
Futuristic Policies Reviewing Groundwater Depletion at North- East India: A Conceptual Study
Authors: Ranu Sarmah Gowal , Arnab Sarma
Published: November 2024

Groundwater a very vital natural resource for human use and for irrigating crops. India is world's largest user of groundwater, but because of diversities in geomorphological and meteorological aspects, both abstraction and depletion of ground water varies state wise. The food habit and crop yield varies in terrains and valleys with strength of population and no uniform formula can exist throughout the country for assessing the depletion. Depletion however is a continuous process as groundwater recharge is also not uniform. Scenario decrees that within few decades we will land up in a crisis if we fail to create and develop a sustainable policy to reduce depletion or rather fail to recharge our aquifers. In this paper the authors intend to impress more use of satellite-based data and remote sensing technologies to near- accurate assessment of the gap between depletion and recharge of groundwater and reduce the non- renewable groundwater. Referring to various random literature and recent UN data base the authors attempt to impress about the necessary relation between the interface of science and that of policies which can control misuse for a sustainable future.
Drones for Monitoring Soil Moisture and Optimizing Irrigation Scheduling in Horticultural Farms
Authors: Ashaq Mohd , Upadhyay Lalit , Jena Lopamudra , Kumar Vimal , Jaiswal Shatruhan , Das Juman , Das Reemashree , Dutta Anirban , Pandey Shivam Kumar , Singh Bal Veer
Published: November 2024

The efficient management of irrigation is crucial for the sustainability and productivity of horticultural farms. Traditional methods of monitoring soil moisture and scheduling irrigation can be labor-intensive and imprecise. The advent of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, has opened up new possibilities for precision agriculture. Drones equipped with remote sensing technologies can provide high-resolution spatial and temporal data on soil moisture variability across a farm. This data can be used to optimize irrigation scheduling, leading to water savings, improved crop yields, and reduced environmental impact. This article reviews the current state of drone technology for soil moisture monitoring and irrigation management in horticulture. It discusses the principles of drone-based remote sensing, the types of sensors used, and the data processing and interpretation techniques involved. Case studies of successful applications of drones for irrigation optimization in various horticultural crops are presented. The article also addresses the challenges and limitations of drone-based irrigation management, including regulatory issues, data accuracy and resolution, and the need for specialized expertise. Future directions for research and development in this field are explored. With ongoing advancements in drone technology and data analytics, drones are poised to become an indispensable tool for precision irrigation management in horticulture.
Regulatory T cells sense effector T‐cell activation through synchronized JunB expression
Authors: Wu Jingxia , Ma Sicong , Hotz‐Wagenblatt Agnes , Angel Peter , Mohr Kerstin , Schlimbach Tilo , Schmitt Michael , Cui Guoliang
Published: April 2019

To maintain immune tolerance, effector T‐cell (Teff) responses must be checked by the regulatory T cells (Tregs) in time. It remains incompletely understood how Tregs sense real‐time Teff activation. Here, we report that the AP‐1 transcription factor JunB, which is induced in Teffs upon T‐cell receptor (TCR) activation, is also increased in Tregs by TCR stimuli. Treg‐specific deletion of Junb impairs Treg identity, causes uncontrolled inflammatory cytokine production by Teffs and leads to the T‐box transcription factor T‐bet‐dependent spontaneous inflammation. Furthermore, JunB deficiency in Tregs unleashes antitumor Teff responses in a mouse model of melanoma. We conclude that JunB alarms Tregs of the emerging Teff activation and synchronizes immune regulation with the immune reaction in autoimmunity and cancer.
Enhanced Photoluminescence in Quantum Dots–Porous Polymer Hybrid Films Fabricated by Microcellular Foaming
Authors: Yu Shudong , Fritz Benjamin , Johnsen Siegbert , Busko Dmitry , Richards Bryce S. , Hippler Marc , Wiegand Gabriele , Tang Yong , Li Zongtao , Lemmer Uli , Hölscher Hendrik , Gomard Guillaume
Published: April 2019

The color conversion efficiency of thin polymeric layers embedding quantum dots (QDs) is limited by their negligible light scattering ability and by the insufficient absorption of the excitation photons. In this study, a route is presented to tackle these optical shortcomings by introducing a tailored network of micropores inside these hybrid films. This is achieved by exploiting the microcellular foaming approach which is rapid, cost effective and only makes use of a green solvent (supercritical carbon dioxide). With an appropriate combination of the applied pressure and temperature during foaming, and by using a proper film thickness, the photoluminescence (PL) intensity is enhanced by a factor of up to 6.6 compared to an equivalent but unfoamed hybrid film made of CdSe/ZnS QDs in a polymethyl methacrylate matrix. Spectroscopic measurements and ray tracing simulations reveal how the porous network assists UV/blue light absorption by the QDs and the subsequent outcoupling of the converted light. The approach improves the PL for various QD concentrations and can be easily scaled up and extended to other polymeric matrices as well as light converting materials.
Biomimetic Nanotherapies: Red Blood Cell Based Core–Shell Structured Nanocomplexes for Atherosclerosis Management
Authors: Wang Yi , Zhang Kang , Qin Xian , Li Tianhan , Qiu Juhui , Yin Tieying , Huang Junli , McGinty Sean , Pontrelli Giuseppe , Ren Jun , Wang Qiwei , Wu Wei , Wang Guixue
Published: April 2019

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis, one of the most common forms of the disease, is characterized by a gradual formation of atherosclerotic plaque, hardening, and narrowing of the arteries. Nanomaterials can serve as powerful delivery platforms for atherosclerosis treatment. However, their therapeutic efficacy is substantially limited in vivo due to nonspecific clearance by the mononuclear phagocytic system. In order to address this limitation, rapamycin (RAP)‐loaded poly(lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles are cloaked with the cell membrane of red blood cells (RBCs), creating superior nanocomplexes with a highly complex functionalized bio‐interface. The resulting biomimetic nanocomplexes exhibit a well‐defined “core–shell” structure with favorable hydrodynamic size and negative surface charge. More importantly, the biomimetic nature of the RBC interface results in less macrophage‐mediated phagocytosis in the blood and enhanced accumulation of nanoparticles in the established atherosclerotic plaques, thereby achieving targeted drug release. The biomimetic nanocomplexes significantly attenuate the progression of atherosclerosis. Additionally, the biomimetic nanotherapy approach also displays favorable safety properties. Overall, this study demonstrates the therapeutic advantages of biomimetic nanotherapy for atherosclerosis treatment, which holds considerable promise as a new generation of drug delivery system for safe and efficient management of atherosclerosis.
Mechanistic Insight into the Electrochemical Performance of Zn/VO2 Batteries with an Aqueous ZnSO4 Electrolyte
Authors: Li Zhaolong , Ganapathy Swapna , Xu Yaolin , Zhou Zhou , Sarilar Mehmet , Wagemaker Marnix
Published: April 2019

Rechargeable aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising for cheap stationary energy storage. Challenges for Zn‐ion insertion hosts are the large structural changes of the host structure upon Zn‐ion insertion and the divalent Zn‐ion transport, challenging cycle life and power density respectively. Here a new mechanism is demonstrated for the VO2 cathode toward proton insertion accompanied by Zn‐ion storage through the reversible deposition of Zn4(OH)6SO4·5H2O on the cathode surface, supported by operando X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, neutron activation analysis, and density functional theory simulations. This leads to an initial discharge capacity of 272 mAh g−1 at a current density of 3.0 A g−1, of which 75.5% is maintained after 945 cycles. It is proposed that the competition between proton and Zn‐ion insertion in the VO2 host is determined by the solvation energy of the salt anion and proton insertion energetics, where proton insertion has the advantage of minimal structural distortion leading to a long cycle life. As the discharge kinetics are capacitive for the first half of the process and diffusion limited for the second half, the VO2 cathode takes the middle road possessing both fast kinetics and high practical capacities revealing a reaction mechanism that provides new perspective for the development of aqueous ZIBs.
A High‐Throughput Search for Functionally Stable Interfaces in Sulfide Solid‐State Lithium Ion Conductors
Authors: Fitzhugh William , Wu Fan , Ye Luhan , Deng Wenye , Qi Pengfei , Li Xin
Published: April 2019

Interfacial reactions between ceramic‐sulfide solid‐electrolytes and common electrodes have remained a major impediment to the development of solid‐state lithium‐ion batteries. In practice, this means that ceramic‐sulfide batteries require a suitable coating material to isolate the electrolyte from the electrode materials. In this work, the interfacial stability of Li10SiP2S12 with over 67 000 materials is computationally evaluated. Over 2000 materials that are predicted to form stable interfaces in the cathode voltage range and over 1000 materials for the anode range are reported on and cataloged. LiCoO2 is chosen as an example cathode material to identify coating compounds that are stable with both Li10SiP2S12 and a common cathode. The correlation between elemental composition and multiple instability metrics (e.g., chemical/electrochemical) is analyzed, revealing key trends in, amongst others, the role of anion selection. A new binary‐search algorithm is introduced for evaluating the pseudo‐phase with improved speed and accuracy. Computational challenges posed by high‐throughput interfacial phase‐diagram calculations are highlighted as well as pragmatic computational methods to make such calculations routinely feasible. In addition to the over 3000 materials cataloged, representative materials from the anionic classes of oxides, fluorides, and sulfides are chosen to experimentally demonstrate chemical stability when in contact with Li10SiP2S12.