bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the potential risk from arsenic exposure when eating fish grown in natural and artificial conditions, using the example of rainbow trout
Authors: Rodionov Alexander S. , Bondareva Lidiya G. , Fedorova Nataliya E.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Due to the increasing share of fish and fish products in the human diet, hygienic problems are also increasing, especially with the growing of aquaculture sector. The task of determining the level of arsenic toxicity is becoming extremely important. Although the toxicity mechanisms of inorganic arsenic are generally well understood, the impact of speciation of its other (organic) compounds on the likelihood of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic effects has been largely unexplored.
Material and methods. The objects of study were samples of fillet and caviar of salmon fish – rainbow trout (wild and aquaculture). The quantitative determination of arsenic-containing substances was carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma.
The samples were prepared using microwave methods. The risk level was calculated based on recommendations R 2.1.10.3968–23.
Results. As the result of this work the information about concentration of arsenic (organic and inorganic compounds) in fillets and caviar of fish from the salmon family - rainbow trout was shown. It has been established that the content of inorganic and organic arsenic compounds practically does not differ, depending of the habitat of trout. The levels of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk of inorganic arsenic were calculated.
Limitations. Determination of arsenic concentration was carried out in rainbow trout, which had been grown in natural and artificial conditions.
Conclusion. It has been established that inorganic arsenic makes the greatest contribution to the health risk. However, the magnitude of the risk does not exceed the acceptable sanitary and hygienic standards, while the conditions for growing fish have practically no effect on these values.
Standardization of criteria for interpreting the results of mutagenicity assessment in the Ames test
Authors: Egorova Olga V. , Ilyushina Nataliya A.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Currently, various combinations of criteria for interpreting the results are used to make a conclusion about the mutagenic activity in the Ames test. In some cases where weak effects are present, especially when evaluating the mutagenicity of generic pesticides that may contain mutagenic impurities, different conclusions are possible, depending on the criteria chosen.
Material and methods. To standardize the criteria for interpreting the results in the Ames test, data obtained earlier in the assessment of the mutagenic activity of technical pesticide products were used. The studies were carried out in accordance with the OECD Standard Protocol No. 471 and State Standard (Russian: ГОСТ) 32376–2013 by direct application to the plate and under pre-incubation conditions.
Results. The applicability of three combinations of criteria for interpretation of Ames test results was evaluated using our own previously obtained experimental data. It was established that as criteria of biological significance of the results of mutagenicity evaluation in the Ames test it is reasonable to use not only the conservative approach based on the fold increase rule, but also to compare them with the data of the ranges of historical negative laboratory control.
Limitations. The study is limited to evaluating the results of experiments obtained using the standard plate test, but not the fluctuation format.
Conclusion. A conclusion about the presence of mutagenic activity of the test item in the Ames test can be made if the following criteria are fulfilled: the presence of a statistically significant increase in the number of revertants on the plates with the test item compared to the concomitant negative control; the presence of a concentration-effect relationship; the mean number of revertants for at least one of the concentrations tested, with or without metabolic activation, must exceed the upper limit of the distribution of the historical negative laboratory control; the number of revertants on the plates with the test item must be 2 or more times compared to that one in the negative control for TA97, TA98, TA100, TA102 and 3 or more for TA1535; the reproducible effects.
A Study on the Changes in the Knowledge Structure of Foodservice Management Research After the Outbreak of COVID-19 : Focusing on Keyword Network Analysis
Authors:   The Foodservice Management Society Of Korea, Moon Sung-Sik
Published: November 2024

Objective : The objective of this study was to clarify the direction of change in the knowledge structure of foodservice management following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Methods : The study collected key keywords from papers published in the journal “Foodservice Management Research,” and divided them into two periods:before the outbreak (2016-2019) and after the outbreak (2020-2023). This study conducted a text network analysis on these keywords.
Results : First, most keywords with high frequency of occurrence before and after the outbreak are key concepts in the field of foodservice marketing. Second, the direction of research in restaurant management after the outbreak has been contact-free research topics, big data analysis methods, and research subjects changed. Third, most keywords with high frequency of occurrence also have high influence within the network. Fourth, the connection pattern.
Implications : This study provides insights into how the field of foodservice management has evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tax Policy and its Influence on Nigeria’s Economic Growth
Authors: Isaac. Adebayo Adesodun , Victor. Olatunji Akindele , Rapheal Dada Adekola , Olumuyiwa. Owoniya Babajide , Omolade Bamisaye Theresa
Published: November 2024

Occasion by the Government policies on revenue generation, this study examined the influence of tax policy on Nigeria’s economic growth using panel data regression analysis. We make use of secondary data source from the National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria. The findings indicate that both VAT and TOP exert a negative impact on economic growth, with VAT being significant. On the other hand, PPT and CIT positively influence economic growth, with only PPT showing significance. The R-square values suggest that the predictor variables explain a substantial portion of the systematic variation in economic growth. The Hausman test is conducted to determine whether the fixed effect or random effect model is more appropriate for the analysis. The results of the test provide insights into the presence of endogeneity and the selection of the suitable model for the dataset. Based on the results, it is concluded that tax reforms enhance economic growth.
Increasing Learners’ Motivation Through STAR (Student’s Token for Active Response)
Authors: Taratingan Amal B. , Morales Apple N. , Gomez-Rock Rosell
Published: November 2024

Motivation plays a crucial role in learners’ academic success, and understanding the factors that influence motivation is essential for educators. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of STAR in increasing learners’ motivation during the Academic Year 2023-2024 at a public secondary school in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. The research utilized a Classroom-based Action Research design, selecting 35 students through purposive sampling. Researcher-made questionnaire and interview guide questions were used to gather data. The data is interpreted using statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, t-test, and thematic analysis. The results indicated a significant increase in the learners’ motivation levels after incorporating STAR into the learning process. Furthermore, there were noticeable enhancements among the learners after the implementation of STAR in the classroom, such as, increased interest in learning and improved confidence. The study concluded that using tokens and prizes enhances student motivation levels, demonstrating STAR’s effectiveness as a motivational strategy. Recommendations include conducting further research to study the long-term and diverse impacts of STAR or giving rewards, exploring enhancements, and additional outcomes to validate further and improve its effectiveness.
HABILIDADES DO ENFERMEIRO NA EPILEPSIA: ESTRATÉGIAS E DESAFIOS NO ATENDIMENTO HOSPITALAR
Authors: Pereira de Azevedo Ronaldo , de Paiva dos Santos Edméa Maria
Published: November 2024

A epilepsia é uma doença neurológica crônica caracterizada pela ocorrência recorrente de crises epilépticas, que são manifestações clínicas decorrentes de descargas elétricas anormais no cérebro. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo exploratório onde optou-se por métodos de Revisão Integrativa de Literatura (RIL), com finalidade de investigar a respeito do papel do profissional de enfermagem durante crises de epilepsias em clientes, abordando estratégias e desafios no atendimento hospitalar. A busca por publicações científicas foi realizada de agosto a outubro de 2024, utilizando-se bibliotecas virtuais: Biblioteca Científica Eletrônica Online (SCIELO), Lilacs. Os desafios enfrentados pelos enfermeiros no atendimento a pacientes com epilepsia também incluem a atualização constante sobre novos tratamentos e diretrizes. Assim, a assistência à saúde de pacientes com epilepsia se tornará mais eficaz, segura e centrada no paciente, promovendo uma qualidade de vida superior e um manejo mais adequado da condição.
Leo Tolstoy and the Messianic Time
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Rodin Kirill
Published: November 2024

The article outlines a new reading of Tolstoy’s late religious, philosophical and artistic texts, based on the concept and temporal structure of messianic time and life in messianic time. The concept of messianic time is borrowed primarily from Giorgio Agamben’s «The Time That Remains: A Commentary on the Letter to the Romans». From the structure of messianic time, the concept of a transcendental plot is redefined as applied to Tolstoy’s late prose. A new understanding of non-resistance to evil by force is outlined, taking into account the critical polemics of Russian religious philosophers.
Style as Means of Doing Philosophy in j. G. Hamann’s “Socratic Memorabilia”
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Streltsov Alexey
Published: November 2024

Article deals with the problem of interpretation of “Socratic memorabilia”, the first public work of J. G. Hamann. In this work the style itself serves as a method or means of doing philosophy. Using hermeneutical approach and intertextual analysis, the following features implemented in Hamann’s style are laid out: holistic character, analogy, irony, typology, metaschematism, hiddenness, coincidence of opposites. This research results in reconstruction of the 4 levels of narrative including three-fold typology presented as a chart. Hamann describes historical Socrates whom he views as a type of Christ, on the one hand, and of himself, on the other, for the purpose of providing apologetic of his own position for the addressees I. K. Berens and I. Kant. In addition, there is given translation of Hamann’s letter where he provides an outline of his work and gives some explanation as to its purpose.
Dynamics of Quantity Change Large Families in the Regions of Russia
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Abramova Mariya , Goncharova Galina ,   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS
Published: November 2024

In the article, based on the generalization of documents and statistical data, a comparative analysis of the representation of large families by groups of regions with different dates of release to the negative dynamics of natural population growth is carried out. Comparing the results with the dynamics of the growth of the share of large families in a group that retains positive natural population growth, it was possible to conclude that even with a large motivational potential of the population, there comes a certain point when the share of large families ceases to increase significantly. The discovery of this fact allows us to optimistically assume that groups of regions may have great demographic potential, where at the moment the negative dynamics of natural growth persists. But for its disclosure, an analysis of socio-cultural and economic reserves is needed that could allow it to be disclosed, including state support measures.
For Immanuel Kant's Anniversary: History of a Forgotten Paper
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Egorova Oksana
Published: November 2024

The paper is aimed at studying and decoding the manuscript entitled ‘Paper by S. V. On the 100th anniversary of the death of Immanuel Kant. 1904’, written by an unknown author and unpublished before. This manuscript is stored in the State Archive of the Russian Federation in the B. V. Nikolsky Fund. A brief analysis of the contents of the manuscript indicates the ‘anniversary’ character of the text. Its particular attention is paid to reviewing Immanuel Kant’s intellectual merits, considering jurisprudence in particular. Taking I. Kant as the founder of the theory of the rule of law, the author turns to Russian legislation of the 19th century, giving examples of practical implementation of Kant’s ideas. Besides analyzing the content of the manuscript, the article provides background information about the personalities mentioned in it (R. von Mohl, I. E. Andreevsky), their works, and events. The article also made a successful attempt to identify the author of the manuscript. He turned out to be legal historian Sergei Vladimirovich Vedrov (1855–1909). A transcript of the full text of the manuscript under study is provided as an Appendix to the article.
ON THE 300th ANNIVERSARY OF IMMANUEL KANT
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Volf Marina
Published: November 2024

The present issue of Respublica Literaria is entirely devoted to Kantian studies.
Sustainable Socio-cultural Development of Eurasia: The Integration Aspect
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Shmakov Vladimir
Published: November 2024

The article considers the problem of sustainable socio-cultural development of local communities as an emerging paradigm of transformation of the Eurasian socio-cultural space, taking into account the peculiarities of the formation of integration/disintegration processes. The main determinants of sustainable socio-cultural development include the increasing pressure of globalization, stimulating the manifestation of universalization and localization of socio-culture, imbalance, harmony of the combination of traditional values and innovations. The problem of sustainable development of socio-culture, socio-cultural identity, lies primarily in the need to take into account the interests of local communities in solving socio-economic problems in relation to the “big world”, in order to prevent socio-cultural dysfunctions, loss of socio-cultural identity, convergence of socio-cultural meanings, markers that generate life motivations.
Which Socrates? “Supplement to the Memorabilia of the Blessed Socrates”
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law SB RAS, Streltsov Alexey
Published: November 2024

Provided is translation into Russian as well as commentary of the J. G. Hamann’s treatise «Supplement to the Memorabilia of the Blessed Socrates» (Beylage zun Denkwürdigkeiten des seligen Sokrates) of 1773, which up to this time has not received sufficient treatment in the historical-philosophical research. This work represents concluding part of Hamann’s trilogy of sorts, which began with «Socratic Memorabilia» of 1759 and «Clouds» of 1760. The treatise deals with Socratic perspective and interpretation of the character of Socrates in the context of the Enlightenment project. In this work Hamann confronts rationalistic reading of Socrates by the Enlightenment follower Johann August Eberhard by means of maintaining theological orthodoxy of the preceding epoch.
Influence of Airfoil Geometry on VTOL UAV Aerodynamics at Low Reynolds Numbers
Authors: Adeyi Timothy A. , Alabi Oluwaseyi O. , Towoju Olumide A.
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of airfoil geometry on the aerodynamic properties of a low Reynolds number flying wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The investigation was conducted at three Reynolds numbers (1×106, 2×106, and 5×106), all under a constant Mach number of 0.3 during subsonic flight. Four distinct airfoils from the NACA and Selig series were analyzed using XFLR5 v6.61, with the angle of attack varying from -5° to 15°. Among the airfoils, NACA 6409 consistently demonstrated superior aerodynamic performance across all Reynolds numbers. Notably, at a Reynolds number of 1×106, NACA 6409 achieved a peak lift coefficient (Cl) of 1.584 at an angle of attack of 11.1°, indicating high efficiency. Additionally, the study explored the angles of attack where the drag coefficient (Cd) increased sharply, as well as the lift-to-drag ratios (Cl/Cd), providing a comprehensive understanding of stalling behavior and the balance between lift and drag. These findings offer valuable insights into the aerodynamic efficiency of airfoils in the context of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV design, underscoring the importance of further research to optimize airfoil designs for enhanced VTOL UAV performance.
 
Received: 24 May 2024 | Revised: 20 September 2024 | Accepted: 28 October 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Timothy A. Adeyi: Conceptualization, Software, Resources, Writing - original draft; Oluwaseyi O. Alabi: Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - review & editing; Olumide A. Towoju: Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
SiT-YOLOv9: An Efficient Algorithm for Learning Behavior Detection in the Home Environment
Authors: Sun Zhendan , Mariano Vladimir Y.
Published: November 2024

In the context of home-based learning, accurate identification of learning behaviors is essential for enhancing post-classroom learning efficiency. However, due to background interference and computational constraints in the TinyML terminal within home environments, CNN-based algorithms are susceptible to reduced performance and accuracy, leading to an increased false positive rate. To address this challenge, we propose a lightweight detection model called SiT-YOLOv9, which integrates MODNet, image enhancement, and other modules into the YOLOv9 model while also implementing moderate network pruning to effectively mitigate issues related to image noise and training sample computational power. Evaluation of the SiTBehaviors video dataset demonstrates that the SiT YOLOv9 model achieves outstanding performance with a recognition accuracy of 0.948 (mAP50) at a high processing speed of 90.9 frames per second. When compared with original models such as YOLOv8, YOLOv10, and RT-DERT, our proposed model exhibits superior recognition accuracy of 0.948 mAP, and a processing speed of 0.2 ms.
 
Received: 25 July 2024 | Revised: 5 September 2024 | Accepted: 30 September 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available at https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/danielsun1974/ sitbehavior/settings.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Zhendan Sun: Conceptualization, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Vladimir Y. Mariano: Methodology, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition.
Experts' Cognition-Driven Ensemble Deep Learning for External Validation of Predicting Pathological Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy from Histological Images in Breast Cancer
Authors: Yang Yongquan , Li Fengling , Wei Yani , Zhao Yuanyuan , Fu Jing , Xiao Xiuli , Bu Hong
Published: November 2024

In breast cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) provides a standard treatment option for patients who have locally advanced cancer and some large operable tumors. A patient will have better prognosis when he has achieved a pathological complete response (pCR) with the treatment of NAC. There has been a trend to directly predict pCR to NAC from histological images based on deep learning (DL). However, the DL-based predictive models numerically have better performances in internal validation than in external validation. In this paper, we aim to alleviate this situation with an intrinsic approach. We propose an experts’ cognition-driven ensemble deep learning (ECDEDL) approach. Taking the cognition of both pathology and artificial intelligence experts into consideration to improve the generalization of the predictive model to the external validation, ECDEDL can intrinsically approximate the working paradigm of a human being which will refer to his various working experiences to make decisions. ECDEDL was validated with 695 WSIs collected from the same center as the primary dataset to develop the predictive model and perform the internal validation, and was also validated with 340 WSIs collected from other three centers as the external dataset to perform the external validation. In external validation, ECDEDL improves the AUCs of pCR prediction from 61.52(59.80-63.26) to 67.75(66.74-68.80) and the Accuracies of pCR prediction from 56.09(49.39-62.79) to 71.01(69.44-72.58). ECDEDL was quite effective for external validation of predicting pCR to NAC from histological images in breast cancer, numerically approximating the internal validation.
 
Received: 16 August 2024 | Revised: 14 October 2024 | Accepted: 4 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Yongquan Yang: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration. Fengling Li: Conceptualization, Validation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - review & editing. Yani Wei: Resources, Writing - review & editing. Yuanyuan Zhao: Resources, Writing - review & editing. Jing Fu: Resources, Writing - review & editing. Xiuli Xiao: Resources, Writing - review & editing. Hong Bu: Resources, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Funding acquisition.
Advances in CAR NK Cell Therapy for Targeting and Eradicating Circulating Tumor Cells: Challenges and Solutions for Aging Patients
Mini Review
Authors: Toren Dmitri , Ursu Eugen , Micu Bogdan , Tacutu Robi
Published: November 2024

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) Natural Killer (NK) cells represent a promising advancement in cancer immunotherapy, particularly for targeting circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and preventing metastasis. This review examines the latest developments in CAR NK cell therapy, including diverse NK cell sources, genetic engineering techniques, and dual mechanisms of action. Targeting CTCs with CAR NK cells shows significant potential in aggressive cancers like triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and pancreatic cancer. The impact of aging on NK cell function, especially regarding cytotoxicity, cytokine secretion, and persistence, poses challenges for elderly patients, but strategies such as interleukin-15 and metabolic interventions offer potential solutions. The review also addresses current limitations, such as poor persistence in immunosuppressive microenvironments and low solid tumor infiltration, while proposing combination therapies to enhance effectiveness. Although still in earlier clinical stages compared to CAR T cells, CAR NK cells’ safety profile and MHC-independent recognition mechanisms make them a versatile therapeutic option. Future directions include optimizing NK cell persistence, improving infiltration, and developing age-adapted therapies for elderly patients.
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Keywords: CAR NK cells, CAR T cells, Circulating tumor cells (CTCs), Cell Therapy, Aging
Exploring mediagrams as a visual tool to encourage teacher critical multilingual awareness through parent-school interaction in Norway
Authors: Thyness Hilde
Published: November 2024

Teachers hold a key position for processes of inclusion and exclusion in parent-teacher relationships. Through teachers’ critical analysis of their own contributions in these processes, inclusion can be enhanced. This article explores how a visual representation of a person’s linguistic and media repertoires, a mediagram, can foster such teacher critical awareness. More specifically, it investigates the research question: How can mediagrams contribute to teachers’ critical awareness related to existing language ideologies in parent-teacher interaction in multilingual settings? To answer this question, an innovative use of the mediagram, where pupils and parents created a shared mediagram, is presented and discussed. Qualitative in-depth interviews with three teachers and four parents who took part in the activity are analysed. Interviews with the teachers are explored in terms of different dimensions of language awareness before and after implementation of the mediagram activity, while interviews with parents complement the teachers’ perspectives with parents’ perspectives. The study shows that the mediagram has promising potential to enhance teacher critical multilingual awareness in an extended understanding of the concept which also includes digital resources in interaction. Yet, it also points to important discrepancies in the parents’ and teachers’ evaluations of the tool.
Vibrotactile Gloves for Parkinson's Disease Patients
Authors: Omkar Sawant  , Samarth Kasu  , Shravani Kadav  , Vaishnavi Raut
Published: November 2024

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by motor impairment due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons. This paper presents the development of a vibrotactile glove designed to provide specific vibrational feedback through fingertip-based vibration motors, aimed at stimulating neuronal activity and potentially delaying PD symptoms. Constructed using an Arduino Nano, vibration motors, lithium-ion battery, slide switch, and a charging module, this glove prototype allows controlled vibrations at predefined frequencies and patterns. Preliminary testing suggests that this device may offer significant benefits in improving motor function and coordination, with potential implications as a preventive tool for those at risk of PD.
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Metal Glass
Authors: Dr Manjunath
Published: November 2024

This paper reviews the definition and excellent properties of metal glass briefly. And it lists the preparation methods of metal glass. Furthermore, the urgent problems and the main research directions of metal glass are summarized, the development history of metal glass is reviewed, and the application direction of metal glass is sorted
Analysis of Online User Reviews for Popular Tourist Attractions: Almaty Case
Authors: Uysal A. K. , Başaran M. A. , Kantarcı K.
Published: November 2024

Attractions in the tourism industry are one of the components that motivate tourists to visit destinations, such as entertainment, natural, cultural, and historical richness. For such reasons, people decide to visit unique destinations and spend time there. Almaty, the largest city of Kazakhstan, is one of the significant attraction centers of the Central Asia region, offering tourists unique and pleasant features with several tourist attractions. This study aims to analyze online user reviews of tourist attractions in Almaty, Kazakhstan, using machine learning and text mining methods. The primary focus is on identifying the main thematic clusters of reviews and their sentiment and comparing these themes with the types of attractions: historical, natural, and man-made. A total of 7,515 reviews were collected from the TripAdvisor website. The data was processed using sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and hierarchical clustering methods. The analysis revealed that 38% of the reviews were related to natural attractions, 34% to man-made, and 28% to historical ones. The most positive reviews were associated with natural attractions, while historical and man-made attractions received 79.38% and 81.40% positive reviews, respectively.  In addition, the items that make up these attractions are identified, and their sentiment levels are pointed out. In addition to this situation, visitors have the most positive expressions for natural attractions, especially landscapes and lakes. The findings emphasize the importance of considering review themes to improve the quality of tourist services and to enhance the positive image of Almaty as a tourist destination.
LED ultraviolet irradiation of ornamental plant seeds
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Bolshin Roman
Published: November 2024

The article presents studies on determining the effective dose of ultraviolet irradiation when processing seeds of ornamental plants in a compact unit. A promising branch of plant grow-ing is ornamental gardening, since ornamental plants are widely used in landscaping of populated areas. In ornamental gardening, western thuja and prickly spruce are used, which reproduce by seeds. Among all the methods of seed treatment before sowing, we give preference to LED ul-traviolet irradiation (UVR), as the simplest, energy-saving, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly method. The purpose of the study is to determine the effective dose of UV irradiation of seeds of ornamental plants prickly spruce (Picea pungens Engelm) and western thuja (Thuja occi-dentalis L) to increase the germination energy and seed viability. The experiment on UFO of seeds was carried out on a compact UV LED setup with an irradiance of 17.16 W/m2 and only in the UFO-A zone (315...400 nm). The experiment was repeated four times. Each experiment in-cluded 100 seeds. The highest germination energy and maximum seed germination of prickly spruce are observed at a UFO dose of 9.9 kJ/m2 (tfact.=4.71> ttable.=2.57 at P = 0.05). The highest values of germination energy and germination in western thuja occur at a UFO dose of 2.2 kJ/m2. UFO is a good stimulator of growth processes. This method is economically advanta-geous compared to traditional chemical stimulation of seeds, energy-efficient, and environmen-tally friendly because it does not pollute the soil. Keywords: LED IRRADIATION OF SEEDS, ORNAMENTAL GARDENING, THUJA OCCIDENTAL-IS, PRICKLY SPRUCE, ENERGY SAVING, ULTRAVIOLET, PRE-SOWING SEED TREATMENT
İbn Meymûn’un On Üç İnanç İlkesinin Felsefi Doğası
Authors: Zuhur Muhammet
Published: November 2024

Musa b. Meymûn (ö. 1204) Perek Helek Şerhi’nde Yahudiliğin on üç inanç ilkesini açıklamıştır. Bu ilkeleri kurtuluşa erişmek ve Yahudi kimliğine sahip olmak için zorunlu kriterler olarak sunmuştur. On üç ilke zaman içerisinde geleneksel Yahudiliğin temelleri olarak kabul edilmiştir. Öte taraftan İbn Meymûn on üç ilkeyi Sefer ha-Mada isimli başka bir kitabında da aynı içerikle tekrar dile getirmiştir. Fakat Sefer ha-Mada Yahudi âlimler tarafından geleneksel Yahudiliğe aykırı felsefi içeriğe sahip olmakla suçlanmış ve yasaklanmıştır. Dolayısıyla İbn Meymûn inanç ilkelerini her iki eserinde de aynı içerikle inşa etmesine rağmen biri geleneksel Yahudiliğin temelleri olarak kabul edilmiş, diğeri ise geleneksel Yahudiliğe yabancı olmakla suçlanmıştır. Bu makalede, Sefer ha-Mada’nın yasaklanmasına neden olan felsefi içeriğin Perek Helek Şerhi’ndeki on üç ilkede de bulunduğu gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır. Ayrıca felsefi içeriğine rağmen on üç ilkenin Yahudi toplumu tarafından benimsenmesinin nedeni araştırılmıştır.
EDUCAÇÃO DIGITAL NA EDUCAÇÃO 4.0: FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES E DESAFIOS SOCIAIS
Authors: Beserra Anderson Alves
Published: November 2024

Este estudo examina como a educação digital transforma a formação de professores na Educação 4.0, enfatizando os desafios éticos e sociais associados ao uso crescente de tecnologias no ensino. Baseado em uma revisão qualitativa de literatura, o estudo revela que a incorporação dessas ferramentas demanda uma postura crítica dos educadores, capazes de refletir sobre questões como privacidade, acesso igualitário e o impacto das redes sociais na vida dos alunos. Além de competências técnicas, é necessário que a formação docente desenvolva uma consciência ética que oriente os professores a criar práticas educativas responsáveis e inclusivas, incentivando um uso consciente das tecnologias em sala de aula. As metodologias ativas ganham destaque ao posicionarem os alunos como protagonistas do próprio aprendizado, promovendo autonomia e um engajamento crítico. Através de projetos colaborativos e resolução de problemas reais, os alunos adquirem habilidades essenciais para o mundo digital, como pensamento crítico e flexibilidade. Esse processo, ao incentivar a participação ativa dos estudantes, favorece uma compreensão mais profunda e uma percepção social ampliada. As conclusões reforçam a importância de programas formativos que integrem o uso responsável das tecnologias com metodologias ativas, contribuindo para a formação de cidadãos críticos e preparados para os desafios da Educação 4.0.
ASPECTOS CLÍNICOS E MANEJO DA INFECÇÃO URINÁRIA NA GRAVIDEZ
Authors: Pereira Letícia Souza Alves , Mendonça Laura Paes Baptista de Oliveira , Silva Mateus Barbosa da , Baruqui Rafael Reis
Published: November 2024

A infecção urinária (ITU) é definida pela invasão e multiplicação de microrganismos patogênicos nas vias urinárias, podendo gerar diversas manifestações e diferente nível de gravidade.O presente estudo tem por objetivo investigar a fisiopatologia relacionada às ITUs durante a gestação, assim como discutir seus quadros clínicos e as estratégias de manejo.  A metodologia do estudo foi avaliar artigos através de pesquisas na base de dados PubMed, utilizando os descritores “Urinary  Tract  Infections”  AND  “Pregnancy ”, publicados entre 2018 e 2024.  As ITUs podem se manifestar como bacteriúria assintomática, cistite e pielonefrite, sendo todas tratadas por meio de  antibióticos durante a gestação. Nesse sentido, o diagnóstico é baseado nos sintomas da paciente e nos exames, dentre eles a urocultura com antibiograma e exame de urina do tipo I (EAS).  Em suma, a infecção urinária na gravidez representa uma preocupação significativa devido aos potenciais riscos para a mãe e para o feto e diante disso, este estudo destacou a importância da triagem durante o pré-natal, especialmente para a bacteriúria assintomática.
A LEGALIZAÇÃO DO PORTE DE ARMAS COMO INSTRUMENTO DE LEGÍTIMA DEFESA
Authors: Santos Ruan Moreno dos , Guerra Grinaldo do Carmo , Pinto Emanuel Vieria
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo científico tem como tema: A legalização do porte de armas como instrumento de legítima defesa. Esse trabalho busca analisar e compreender os benefícios decorrentes da flexibilização do porte e da posse de armas de fogo na sociedade brasileira, destacando suas consequências. A problemática central do presente artigo está relacionada a ineficácia do Estado de garantir, na prática, os direitos fundamentais, tais como, a vida, a liberdade, a segurança e a propriedade privada. O principal questionamento desta pesquisa é: Como a legalização do porte de armas influenciaria positivamente na sociedade? Com fulcro no questionamento anterior, o objetivo geral deste trabalho é analisar como possuir e portar uma arma, pode auxiliar na autodefesa e potencialmente reduzir a criminalidade. Como objetivos específicos, busca-se apresentar os efeitos positivos causados através da legalização do porte de armas de fogo no Brasil, bem como contextualizar as problemáticas estruturais e a importância de efetivar a autodefesa, na prática afim de garantir direitos fundamentais constitucionais, verificar que o criminoso sempre encontrará um meio ilegal de obter a arma de fogo deixando a sociedade em situação de extrema vulnerabilidade, além de compreender a diferença entre posse e porte de arma de fogo. Para a elaboração deste artigo, o método utilizado foi a pesquisa bibliográfica através de artigos, teses, doutrinas, sites, monografias, além de legislação e jurisprudência. A metodologia da pesquisa utilizou abordagem qualitativa, com foco na análise teórica e na interpretação de fenômenos contextuais. Dessa forma, os resultados esperados desse artigo é demonstrar que a legalização do porte de armas de fogo pode contribuir positivamente na sociedade, desde que haja um treinamento específico e adequado, assim, assegurando na prática direitos e garantias fundamentais previstos no artigo 5° da Constituição Federal.
A PROTEÇÃO DE DIREITO A IMAGEM E O DIREITO AO ESQUECIMENTO: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS NA ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Barros Ana Vitória Carvalho , Furlan Fernando Palma Pimenta
Published: November 2024

O artigo aborda os conceitos fundamentais do direito à imagem e do direito ao esquecimento, destacando sua importância na proteção da privacidade e da dignidade das pessoas. Explora-se a evolução desses direitos no contexto da era digital, onde a disseminação e o armazenamento de informações tornaram-se ubíquos. Ambos os direitos têm sido objeto de discussões e casos judiciais, especialmente no contexto da era digital, onde o armazenamento e a disseminação de informações são mais difundidos e persistentes. São discutidos na presente pesquisa o posicionamento do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro e precedentes que ilustram os desafios enfrentados na aplicação desses direitos, especialmente diante das novas tecnologias e das redes sociais. Além disso, são apresentadas reflexões sobre as lacunas legais e as possíveis soluções para garantir uma proteção eficaz dos direitos individuais em um mundo digitalmente conectado.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO FARMACÊUTICO PARA PESSOAS SURDAS: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Lima Evandro Lopes de , Guimarães Leonardo
Published: November 2024

O objetivo geral deste estudo é analisar a contribuição do farmacêutico na promoção da saúde e acessibilidade de pessoas surdas por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica. A metodologia utilizada incluiu a análise de publicações científicas entre 2020 e 2024, buscando compreender como a inclusão de surdos nos serviços farmacêuticos pode ser aprimorada, com ênfase na comunicação via Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS). Foram estabelecidos critérios de inclusão de artigos que tratam diretamente da acessibilidade de pessoas surdas nos serviços farmacêuticos, excluindo trabalhos fora do período ou não relacionados à saúde. No desenvolvimento, o estudo destacou a importância histórica de Libras, seu reconhecimento legal em 2002 e os desafios enfrentados pelos surdos na busca por serviços de saúde. A comunicação inadequada pode comprometer a adesão ao tratamento e aumentar o risco de erros. A capacitação de farmacêuticos em Libras e o uso de tecnologias assistivas são apontados como essenciais para melhorar o atendimento. Na conclusão, foi reforçada a necessidade de incluir Libras como disciplina obrigatória nos cursos da área da saúde, para que os profissionais possam oferecer um atendimento inclusivo e eficaz. A formação contínua dos farmacêuticos é vista como uma solução para garantir a equidade no atendimento de pacientes surdos.
Interlaboratory comparison exercise for micro-aerosol size measurement by cascade impactor
Authors: Dougniaux Grégoire , Bodiot Cécile , Dhieux Lestaevel Bernadette , Nuboer Amandine , Wahl Robin , Kort Amel
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This study presents an interlaboratory comparison (ILC) exercise focused on measuring micro-aerosol size distributions using cascade impactors. The aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD) is a critical parameter for understanding aerosol behaviour, particularly for health-related applications. The ILC conducted at the Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN) aims to assess the performances of participating instruments measuring aerodynamic diameter, cascade impactors and an Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS) for real time monitoring. The experiments were performed in a custom test bench able to generate aerosols in a size range from 0.2 to 4 µm within a controlled environment. Performance evaluations of the participating instruments considering five distinct aerosol size distributions were assessed, and two methods – Henry's method and lognormal adjustment – were used to calculate the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) and the geometric standard deviation (σg). Statistical analysis using ζ-score and Z'-score ensured the reliability of the results across participating instruments. The findings demonstrates that most instruments performed within acceptable limits, though variations observed in some cases, particularly for smaller particle sizes. This work highlights the feasibility of standardized ILCs for APSD measurement and offers a framework for improving accuracy and consistency in aerosol size distribution assessments.
Snow Particle Fragmentation Enhances Snow Sublimation
Authors: Huang Ning , Bao Jiacheng , Yu Hongxiang , Li Guang
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Fragmentation of snow particles, where dendritic snowflakes transform into spherical shapes upon impact with surface and other particles during drifting and blowing snow events, plays a critical role in shaping snow dynamics. This phenomenon is important because it influences the size distribution and concentration of snow particles, affecting mass flux and sublimation rates. Currently, prevailing drifting and blowing snow models ignore the snow particles fragmentation, leading to heightened uncertainties in predicting flow structures and sublimation rates. Here, we aim to quantitively investigate the impact of snow particle fragmentation on sublimation. We establish a drifting and blowing snow model considering the snow particle fragmentation process and investigated the effects of fragmentation on drifting and blowing snow. The results show that fragmentation enhances the sublimation of blowing snow and changes the airborne particle size distribution. The sublimation rate of saltating snow particles increases 11 % on average, and that of suspension snow particles increases 76 % on average, when the friction wind speed is between 0.3 m/s to 0.5 m/s. These findings have important implications for improving the physical dynamic model of drifting and blowing snow, which may contribute to predictions in snow hydrology and climate models.
Origin of Changbaishan volcano inferred from simulation of the Cenozoic Pacific plate subduction using geodynamic models with data assimilation
Authors: Zhu Tao , Guo Yingxing , Xia Yueyang , Dong Chao
Published: November 2024

Abstract. The Changbaishan volcano has been considered a giant active intraplate volcano with hidden potentially disastrous eruptive risks, so its origin has attracted widespread attention from all over the world. However, this issue has not been adequately settled down due to its complexity. So far, three primary conceptual mechanisms have been proposed based on seismic tomography and geochemistry. All three mechanisms have been considered to be correlated with the subduction of the Pacific plate. Therefore, we use the best-fit thermochemical geodynamic model with data assimilation, which was determined by tracking the seismically inferred structure of the subducted Pacific slab beneath the Changbaishan volcanic province (CVP), to assess the their relative significance. The findings suggest that the super-hydrous melts in the mantle atop the Pacific slab, resulting from the slab dehydration in the mantle transition zone (MTZ), may primarily contribute to the volcanism of the Changbaishan volcano. Meanwhile, the other two mechanisms, the upward escape of the entrained oceanic asthenospheric material as well as the piling up and thickening of the subducted Pacific slab, may play secondary roles.
A continual learning-based multilayer perceptron for improved reconstruction of three-dimensional nitrate concentration
Authors: Yu Xiang , Guo Huadong , Zhang Jiahua , Ma Yi , Wang Xiaopeng , Liu Guangsheng , Xing Mingming , Xu Nuo , Seka Ayalkibet
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Nitrate plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems, as it influences primary productivity. Despite its ecological significance, accurately mapping its three-dimensional (3D) concentration on a large scale remains a considerable challenge due to the inherent limitations of existing methodologies. To address this issue, this study proposes a continual learning-based multilayer perceptron (MLP) model to reconstruct the 3D ocean nitrate concentrations above 2000 m depth over the pan-European coast. The continual learning strategy enhances the model generalization by integrating knowledge from CMEMS nitrate data, effectively overcoming the spatial limitations of BGC-Argo observations in comprehensive nitrate characterization. The proposed approach integrates the advantages of extensive spatial remote sensing observations, the precision of Biogeochemical Argo (BGC-Argo) measurements, and the broad knowledge from simulated nitrate datasets, exploiting the capacity of neural networks to model their nonlinear relationships between multi-source sea surface environmental variables and subsurface nitrates. The model achieves excellent performance in profile cross-validation (R2 = 0.98, RMSE=0.522 µmol · kg−1), and maintains robustness across diverse 3D validation scenarios, suggesting its effectiveness in filling observational gaps and reconstructing the 3D nitrate field. Then, the spatiotemporal distribution of the reconstructed 3D nitrate field from 2010 to 2023 reveals a spatial distribution pattern, an interannual upward trend, and the degree of consistency in vertical variation. The contributions of all 22 input features to the model's estimation were respectively quantified by using Shapley additive explanations values. This study reveals the potential of the proposed approach to overcoming observational limitations and enrich further insights into the 3D ocean condition. The reconstructed 3D nitrate dataset is freely available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14010813 (Yu et al., 2024).
Exploring the interplay between observed warming, atmospheric circulation, and soil-atmosphere feedbacks on heatwaves in a temperate mountain region
Authors: Lemus-Canovas Marc , Gonzalez-Herrero Sergi , Trapero Laura , Albalat Anna , Insua-Costa Damian , Senande-Rivera Martin , Miguez-Macho Gonzalo
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This study investigates the exceptional heatwaves of 2022 in the Pyrenees, focusing on their physical drivers and environmental influences. The June heatwave was advective in nature, with stronger mountain-induced circulations resulting in heterogeneous temperature anomalies, while the July event had subsiding and weaker atmospheric flow, leading to more uniform temperatures. The interplay of the synoptic circulation with the complex topography, or the pre-existing soil moisture deficits, played an important role in driving the spatial variability of temperature anomalies in the heatwaves and contributed significantly to their regional amplification. In addition, human-induced climate change has exacerbated these extreme weather phenomena, with more intense heatwaves in the recent period (1986–2021) compared with the past (1950–1985). This research contributes to a more realistic assessment of the impact of climate change on heatwaves in mountain regions.