bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resultat från övervakningen av Kustfisk : Gräsö östra skärgård (Egentliga Östersjön) 2012–2024
Authors: Pettersson Alice , Mustamäki Noora
Published: December 2024

I den här rapporten redovisas resultaten från provfisket vid Gräsö som har utförts vart tredje år i augusti sedan 2012. Provfisket utförs med Nordiska kustöversiksnät, och fångstens artsammansättning, samt fiskens storlek och antal studeras. I samband med provfisket noteras även omgivningsvariabler. Syftet med provfisket är att följa upp fisksamhället i naturreservatet som grundades år 2012.

Provfiskeområdet ligger i naturreservatet Gräsö östra skärgård, som är Uppsala läns största naturreservat. Området är definierat som skyddsvärt eftersom den utgör en ekologisk gräns mellan Bottenhavet och Egentliga Östersjön och kustvattentypen är Södra Bottenhavets inre kustvatten. Området är överlag grunt och bland vattenvegetationen finns goda lek- och uppväxtområden för många fiskarter även om området är relativt exponerat mot havet. Naturreservatets föreskrifter förhindrar såväl storskalig exploatering som långsamt ökande småskalig bebyggelse.

Abborre och mört är de vanligaste arterna och utgör nästan 70 % av fångsten. Relativt stora abborrar tyder på en god status för arten. Relativt hög andel av karpfiskar kan indikera hög näringsbelastning. Det har ännu inte upptäckts några trender i fångst per ansträngning, diversitet och trofisk medelnivå vilket indikerar att det inte har skett några tydliga förändringar i fisksamhället under perioden 2012–2024. År 2024 var däremot totalfångsten betydligt större än tidigare år vilket skulle kunna indikera god rekrytering av flera fiskarter och ändringar i fisksamhället i framtiden.
Paradigms in Security Protocol Verification: A Multi-Tool Analysis
Authors: Thinh Le Vinh
Published: December 2024

In the realm of internet security, ensuring the robustness and integrity of communication protocols is paramount. This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of four leading tools for security protocol verification: Scyther, ProVerif, CryptoVerif, and Tamarin. Each tool is evaluated for its unique strengths and applications, particularly in the contexts of cloud computing and IoT. The study begins with Scyther, highlighting its proficiency in automated falsification and multi-protocol verification. Next, ProVerif is examined for its capabilities in symbolic reasoning and its efficiency in handling complex security protocols. The paper then explores CryptoVerif’s computational approach to protocol verification, focusing on how it models and verifies protocols under a variety of cryptographic assumptions. Finally, Tamarin’s advanced features in symbolic analysis and its ability to manage intricate security properties are discussed, emphasizing its depth in formal protocol verification. This comparative analysis not only underscores the distinct contributions of each tool but also provides a broader perspective on their effectiveness in addressing both current and emerging security challenges. By dissecting the methodologies and limitations of these tools, the paper aims to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of security protocol verification and potential future directions in this critical area of cybersecurity research.
Analisis Implementasi Project-Based Learning dalam Meningkatkan Keaktifan Siswa Kelas Primary 4 di Kalamullah Al-Qur'an and Multilingual School, Pattani, Thailand
Authors: Munte Sitinurhaini
Published: December 2024

This research aims to increase student learning activity and make the project based learning model a solution to the problem of delivering learning due to language limitations between the two countries. In this research, the type of research used is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The sample in this research was primary 4th grade students. The results of this research are that the project based learning model gets good results and makes students more active in the learning process. This learning model can facilitate students' understanding without the teacher explaining too much so that PLP activities can run smoothly
Reinterpretasi Penafsiran Misoginis Melalui Pendekatan Asbab An-Nuzul Al-Qur’an dan Qira’at Mubadalah (Analisis Tafsir Ayat Nusyuz Dalam Al-Qur’an)
Authors: Jahira Jahira Salsabila Nurul Imam
Published: December 2024

Penafsiran misoginis terhadap ayat al-Qur'an telah memicu perdebatan panjang karena dapat memperkuat stigma negatif terhadap perempuan dalam Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi penafsiran semacam itu melalui pendekatan asbab an-nuzul (latar belakang turunnya ayat) untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif dan kontekstual. Menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif dan metode pendekatan qira'ah mubadalah. Penelitian ini menganalisis konteks sejarah, budaya dan sosial di balik ayat-ayatyang kerap ditasirkan secara misoginis. Hasilnya menunjukan bahwa interpretasi terhadap ayat nusyuz dapat diubah melalui pendekatan asbab an-nuzul yang lebih relevan, sehingga menghindari bias gender. kajian ini berkontribusi pada wacana kesetaraan gender dalam studi tafsir al-Qur'an dengan menawarkan reinterpretasi yang inklusif dan sejalan dengan prinsip keadilan Islam. Penelitian ini diharapkan  menjadi landasan bagi pengembangan tafsir yang menghormati nilai-nilai kesetaraan dn keadilan gender.
Exploring the basic concepts of Calculus through a case study on motion in gravitational space
Authors: Tekeli Miklós , Karsai János , Kopasz Katalin
Published: December 2024

In universities, the Calculus course presents significant challenges year after year. In this article, we will demonstrate how to use methods of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) to introduce the concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration based on high school kinematics and dynamics knowledge. All mathematical concepts are coherently built upon experiences, experiments, and fundamental dynamics knowledge related to motion in a gravitational field. With the help of worksheets created using GeoGebra or Microsoft Excel, students can conduct digital experiments and later independently visualize and relate abstract concepts to practical applications, thereby facilitating their understanding.
Subject Classification: 97D40, 97I40, 97M50
Sage and scribe – asymmetrical pair work that can easily fit into any mathematics lesson, yet still have cooperative benefits
Authors: Kovács-Kószó Eszter , Czakó Viktória , Kosztolányi József
Published: December 2024

This article uses a case study experiment to learn the characteristics of a pair work, called the sage and scribe method (Kagan, 2008). We also wished to explore the positive and negative effects of the systematic application of this single cooperative element without any other structural changes during the lessons. In the case study experiment, we asked two teachers, accustomed to traditional frontal teaching methods, to substitute individual work tasks in their standard lesson plans with the sage and scribe method. Our experiments indicate that this method wastes insignificant time, requires little extra effort on the part of the teacher, yet has many of the positive effects of cooperative methods: in our experiments, students received immediate feedback, corrected each other’s mistakes, learned from each other in meaningful discussions and engaged in collaborative reasoning to address emerging problems.
Subject Classification: 97D40
Canción con todos : culturas populares, subalternidades y decolonialidades en América Latina
Authors: Jordán González Laura
Published: December 2024

Este libro colectivo propone un debate sobre las categorías del título –cultura popular, subalternidad y decolonialidad en América Latina–, entrecruzadas y entretejidas con el campo de los estudios sobre música popular en el continente: estudios que han cobrado especial interés en los últimos años a partir de la relevancia de los usos de la música popular en distintos casos de movilización política reciente. El libro propone el establecimiento de un diálogo entre disciplinas, objetos y campos de trabajo, con el objetivo de comprender con mayor inteligencia los mundos populares del continente, utilizando experiencias, saberes y metodologías provenientes de prácticas académicas diversas.
An Intelligent Analysis and Prediction of Employee Attrition Rate in Healthcare Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Egwom .O. Jessica  , Lawrenc Emmanuel  , Moshood A. Hambali  , Kefas  Rimamnuskeb Galadima
Published: December 2024

In the increasingly competitive business environment of the twenty-first century, organizations try to retain their most valuable employees. In the healthcare sector especially, Attrition rates among employees are being affected by a new situation that has arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote working scenarios. Attrition refers to the process by which employees depart from a business for any reason, including their own choice of leave. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the past for business expansion and advancement has started influencing human resource management. Improvements to models that predict employee attrition are a constant goal of machine learning (ML) researchers. These models can predict the results of employee turnover, but they have one major drawback: they are mostly used on datasets on attrition in non-healthcare settings. In this study, we offer an exploratory study of using machine learning methodologies to predict employee attrition in healthcare, using the SVM, KNN, XGBoost, RF, and SMOTETOMEK resampling techniques to make healthcare attrition prediction more accurate using the Kaggle dataset of healthcare employees. This gave the healthcare sector a chance to change the narration of cause’s employees leaving the system. The effectiveness of the model was assessed using the area under the curve (ROC), accuracy, recall, and precision metrics. The findings indicate that the SMOTETOMEK Random Forest model exhibits a 98.0% accuracy rate, outperforming the other classification models.
The Influence of the Service Quality dimension on Attitudinal Loyalty and Behavioral Loyalty moderated by the Level of Internet Usage and switching costs study case on Indihome in Indonesia
Authors: Widodo Teguh , Jauhari Rifqi
Published: December 2024

Although the number of Indihome users climbed, the company's fixed broadband market share fell. Data on poor customer loyalty behavior and a negative attitude toward customer loyalty reinforce the suspicion that there is a decline in Indihome customer loyalty. To research the factors contributing to declining loyalty, this study employs the Service Quality internet service provider model. Its independent variables include Network Quality, Customer Service, Information Quality, and Security. The dependent variables examined in this study are Attitudinal Loyalty and Behavioral Loyalty. The moderator variables examined in this study are Internet Usage Level and Switching Cost. The eight variables' causal links create a structural equation model (SEM). Data were collected from 408 Indihome internet users, and WarpPLS 8.0 software was used to analyze the data.
This study's findings suggest that to retain clients, and a supplier must continue offering comprehensive, current, practical, and accurate information. They must also be mindful of the importance of fostering client loyalty so customers can continue subscribing. Additionally, they must intensify efforts to improve customer support for Internet customers. Finally, because it can reduce Attitudinal Loyalty, the supplier needs to Strengthen Security, which has a high Switching Cost.
Exploring Interpersonal Communication on Affective Commitment
Authors: Asharie Asmawati
Published: December 2024

This study intends to determine the effect of internal communication aspects on affective commitment. To determine the influence of the interpersonal communication aspect, the researcher used a survey of private high school teachers in Palembang City, South Sumatra. The number of respondents was as many as 137 teachers. To examine the effect of interpersonal communication aspects on affective commitment, researchers used multiple regression analysis techniques. The results showed that all aspects of interpersonal communication had a significant effect on teachers' affective commitment. In addition, the study results indicate that excellent openness, empathy, supportiveness, positiveness, and equality will impact teachers' affective commitment.
The Effect of MSME DTP Final PPh Incentives on the Sustainability of MSMEs in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Authors: Lestari Jihan Ayu , Brata Ignatius Oki Dewa
Published: December 2024

The spread of the Covid-19 Pandemic that hit Indonesia at the end of 2019 caused a downturn in various sectors, especially the economic sector, including MSME players, who experienced a significant decrease in turnover. In order to maintain stability and restore the national economy, the government issued a tax incentive policy (PMK Number 82/PMK.03/2021) to continue to support MSME productivity during the Pandemic.
This study aims to determine how much influence the Government-borne Final Income Tax Incentives (DTP) given to MSME actors on the sustainability of MSMEs registered at one of the Primary KPPs in Bandung City during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The method used in this research is explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The data used uses primary data in the form of a questionnaire addressed to taxpayers of MSME actors registered at one of the KPP Pratama in Bandung, which 35 respondents fill in.
The study results show a significance value (Sig.) of 0.046 <0.05 in the T-Test test, so the researchers concluded that the DTP Final Income Tax Incentive positively affected the sustainability of MSMEs during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The simple linear regression equation formed is Y = 16.480 + 0.387X with a coefficient of determination of 0.115 (11.5%). This condition means that the dependent variable DTP Final Income Tax Incentive has the ability of 11.5% in explaining the variance on the sustainability of MSMEs, and there is still 88.5% of the variance explained by other independent variable factors. Therefore, it is necessary to have other independent variables, such as Tax Rates, Tax Socialization, and Financial Conditions, to affect the sustainability of MSMEs during the co-19 Pandemic simultaneously.
Factors Affecting the Profitability of Sharia Banking
Authors: Supriadi Aris , Hasanudin Agus Ismaya , Uzliawati Lia , Haerani Anggi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to examine the factors that affect the Profitability of Islamic banking, such as Corporate Governance (CG), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), Non-Performing Financing (NPF), and Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). This research is quantitative. The type of data used in this research is secondary data. Data processing using the multiple linear regression approach. The results showed that Corporate Governance had a significant positive effect on Profitability. Financing to Deposit Ratio has a significant positive effect on Profitability. Non-Performing Financing has a significant negative effect on Profitability. Capital Adequacy Ratio has a significant positive effect on Profitability. Corporate Governance has a positive effect on the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Financing to Deposit Ratio does not have a positive effect on the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Non-Performing Financing has a significant positive effect on the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Corporate Governance does not have a positive effect on Profitability through the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Financing to Deposit Ratio has an effect on Profitability through the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Non-Performing Financing has no effect on Profitability through the Capital Adequacy Ratio. Increasing banking profits, the banking management can take measures such as keeping the NPF in a safe position, maintaining the quality of productive assets, planning and arranging credit evaluations more carefully and selectively by using the principle of prudence.
Audit Quality: The impact of Auditors' Competence, Independence, and Ethics
Authors: Prawiranegara Galih Putra
Published: December 2024

The demands of society on governance for the realization of good and clean governance are increasing which requires government officials to be competent in carrying out the internal control function. In regional government, the supervisory function is the duty of the Inspectorate of Province. The purpose of an audit process is to produce a quality audit, which can be influenced by several factors including competence, independence, and ethics of the auditors. This study is conducted on auditors in the Inspectorate of West Java Province with a total of 85 auditors with descriptive research methods and verification of quantitative approaches. Primary data collection using a questionnaire. This study used multiple linear regression analysis for the data analysis technique. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of competence, independence, and ethics on audit quality in the Inspectorate of West Java Province. The results of this research show that competence, independence, and ethics has an influence on quality audits both partially and simultaneously. Competense, independence, and ethics each have a positive and very strong level of relationship to audit quality.
Employee Performance: The Effect of Workload and Compensation
Authors: Prihatin Khristina Sri , Haerani Anggi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of workload on employee performance at a restaurant in Serang, Banten. The effect of compensation on the performance of employees at a restaurant in Serang, Banten. The Effect of workload and compensation on the performance of employees at a restaurant in Serang, Banten. This research includes quantitative research. The population of this study were the employees at a restaurant in Serang, Banten in Serang totaling 26 people. The method used is quantitative associative. The data analysis method used T test and F  test. The results showed that the results of the T test between workload and employee performance obtained Tcount > T table, namely 0.749 < t table 2.069. So the workload has no effect on employee performance. As for compensation for employee performance, it shows that the results of the T-test obtained the value of Tcount > Ttable, namely 4.058 > t table 2.069. So compensation has an effect on employee performance. F test results obtained 8.956 > f table 3.40, it can be concluded that there is an effect of workload and compensation on employee performance at a restaurant in Serang, Banten.
The Effect of Production and Sales Costs on Financial Performance
Authors: Siswanto Siswanto , Sari Cindy Fatika
Published: December 2024

Production costs incurred to process raw materials into finished products ready for sale. Sales are revenue transactions in the form of goods or services sent by customers to get cash to appreciate the obligation to pay. This study aimed to determine the effect of production and sales costs on an agro-industrial company in Medan City. This study uses a quantitative method, which uses data from the income statement and cost of goods sold from 2017 to 2019. This research uses primary data sources and secondary data. Primary data comes from the original or first source, and secondary data is already available so that it can search and collect data. Researchers obtained data which were then analyzed using the classical assumption test, normality test, multicollinearity test, autocorrelation test, multiple linear regression, partial test, simultaneous test, and R-square test of the coefficient of determination. The results of the study concluded that the value of production costs count> ttable (-3.859 > 2.03452) and sig <0.05 (0.01 <0.05), so production costs have a negative and significant effect on financial performance. Then H0 is accepted, and Ha is rejected. For sales, t count > t table (2.146 > 2.03452) and sig < 0.05 (0.01 <0.05), it can be concluded that sales have a positive and significant effect on financial performance. Then H0 is accepted Ha is rejected.
The Influence of Brand Image, Price, And Product Review on Product Purchase Interest in Lazada
Authors: Andarini Sonja , Kurniawan Akbar Tri
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of brand image, price, and product reviews on product repurchase intention in Lazada Indonesia. The population in this study are consumers who use Lazada Indonesia's e-commerce services who have made transaction purchases at least once. This study used a sample of 109 respondents. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique with the following criteria: (1) lazada Indonesian e-commerce service users are at least 17 years old, and (2) have made at least 1 purchase at dilazada.co.id. The data analysis technique uses the Multiple Linear Regression analysis method with IBM Statistic 22 software.
The results of this study indicate that brand image has a positive and significant effect on repurchase intention, while the price variable has a positive and insignificant effect on repurchase intention. and product review variables have a negative and insignificant effect on repurchase intention.
The Effect of Facilities Management and Work Discipline on Employee Performance
Authors: Maya Maya , Kristiani Etika
Published: December 2024

The problem addressed in this research is the existence of employees who lack understanding of their duties, functions, and responsibilities, resulting in delayed completion of tasks. Furthermore, the level of employee discipline is low, as seen from the high rate of absenteeism. The employees' performance is also suboptimal, and the office lacks adequate facilities. This study aims to investigate the influence of facility management on employee performance, discipline on employee performance, and the combined effect of facility management and discipline on employee performance. The population of this research is employees of a regional company in Medan city, consisting of 50 respondents. The data collection technique used in this research is saturated sampling, and the data sources are primary and secondary data. Quantitative analysis and multiple linear regression analysis are employed in data analysis. The results of the multiple regression analysis show that facility management and discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The partial test results show that facility management has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while the discipline variable also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The coefficient of determination is 0.525 or 52.5%. This indicates that 52.5% of the dependent variable, which is employee performance, can be explained by the facility management and discipline variables in the model, while the remaining 47.5% is influenced by other variables outside the model.
О РАЗРАБОТКЕ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ ЦИФРОВОЙ ПЛАТФОРМЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬЮ ГОРОДСКОЙ ЗАСТРОЙКИ НА СЕЙСМИЧЕСКИХ ТЕРРИТОРИЯХ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ
Authors: Гурьев В.В. , Дорофеев В.М. , Акбиев Р.Т.
Published: December 2024

Для снижения социального и экономического ущерба от сильных землетрясений за счет реализации превентивных строительных мероприятий по своевременному усилению зданий и сооружений с дефицитом сейсмостойкости необходим прогноз их последствий, что может быть обеспечено созданием Единой цифровой системы постоянного эксплуатационного инженерно-сейсмометрического мониторинга и контроля сейсмостойкости объектов жилищного фонда на сейсмических территориях Российской Федерации (ЕЦ- СЭМ). В статье обсуждаются вопросы разработки информационной системы ЕЦСЭМ, в том числе ее инфологической модели.
Preparation and properties of foamable Ni-GNP/AlSi12 Precursor Materials
Authors: Hassan Kilani A. Mohamed , Uzun Arif
Published: December 2024

In this study, nickel-coated graphene nanoplatelets reinforced AlSi12 precursor materials were produced by powder metallurgy method. For this process, Ni-GNP particles were added to the matrix material AlSi12 powders at different ratios (0%, 0.4%, 0.8% and 1.2% by weight). Then, the mixed powders were cold compressed and extruded at different ratios, and foamable precursor samples with diameters of 6 and 12 mm were produced. Microstructural analyses, density measurements and microhardness tests were carried out to evaluate the effects of Ni-GNPs on the properties of foamable precursor materials. Microstructure and surface analysis of Ni-GNP/AlSi12 precursor materials showed high density, uniform distribution of Ni, localized Si phases and surface oxidation due to reactivity of aluminum. It was revealed that the addition of Ni-GNP led to the formation of Al-Ni intermetallic phases, reduced the Al peak intensity and strengthened the graphene bond with the Al matrix. The relative density increased with increasing extrusion ratio, higher Ni-GNP content decreased the relative density but improved it significantly after extrusion. The maximum hardness was achieved in the precursor materials with the optimum graphene content of 0.4 wt%, while higher amounts led to aggregation, increased porosity and decreased hardness.
Tutto il bello della varietà
Authors: Santoro Giuliana
Published: December 2024

Un’insegnante d’italiano va a confessare i suoi errori. Durante il colloquio con il prete si scoprirà che l’insegnante nel suo lavoro ha agito come se esistesse un’unica varietà d’italiano, quella della lingua parlata in Italia, pur insegnando in Ticino. Una volta pentitasi la donna sarà perdonata a patto di scontare una penitenza un po’ particolare.
Learner corpora in foreign language education: examples from the multilingual SWIKO corpus
Authors: Hicks Nina , Thomas Studer
Published: December 2024

This contribution introduces the Swiss learner corpus SWIKO and provides examples on how this rich and near-authentic collection can be utilized in foreign language education, while also addressing some critical issues that corpus linguistic applications face in pedagogical contexts. SWIKO is a multilingual corpus currently being developed at the Institute of Multilingualism in Fribourg. The corpus contains written and spoken productions by Swiss lower secondary school students, both in their language of schooling and foreign languages learnt at school (English, French, and German). Participating students completed eight communicative tasks which systematically vary by rhetorical type (descriptive or argumentative), topic (personal or academic), and structure (more or less restrictive input). The resulting productions were analysed with a focus on linguistic features (e.g., Karges et al., 2022) and in relation to human ratings according to the levels of the CEFR (e.g., Studer & Hicks, 2022). Based on our findings, we present two scenarios on how SWIKO can be used in educational settings, i.e., teacher training and material development. First, the productions can serve as an illustration of learners’ abilities at the end of mandatory schooling. Our findings show how the length, complexity, and accuracy of learner texts heavily depend on the task, which can be addressed in teacher training. Second, an analysis of frequent errors in foreign language productions can shed light on challenging structures, while the language of schooling sub-corpus can serve as a peer-reference in the development of corresponding material. We exemplify this process focusing on negation in German, offering differentiated teaching material suitable for the secondary school classroom.
Générer des principes didactiques à partir de données de corpus
Authors: Lovey Gwendoline
Published: December 2024

La linguistique de corpus peut-elle aussi être utilisée pour analyser l’impact de certaines interventions didactiques ? La réponse est «oui» comme le montre la recherche sur les interactions orales entre élèves et sur les introductions aux activités de production orale par différentes enseignant-e-s. L’analyse du corpus débouche, entre autres, sur un programme didactique en cinq étapes qui permet d’optimiser les productions orales des élèves notamment par une amélioration de l’input de l’enseignant-e. La recherche a en effet permis de démontrer que la manière dont un-e enseignant-e introduit une activité d’interaction orale influence considérablement sa réalisation par les élèves.
Disrupting Assumptions in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Swiss Pre-Service Primary School Education
Authors: Buechel Laura
Published: December 2024

In many places, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has been taught in much the same way for the past twenty years: Pre-service teachers learn to teach reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary through models such as content or task-based instruction. They learn about the local curriculum, the CEFR and the history of teaching methods and basic foundations of education and learning. Their basic education is solid and founded yet rarely do students learn to question the content they are provided with or the materials they are expected to work with in the public schools. It is for this reason that, as a small part of in-service teacher EFL training, a short, independent-study module has been created that helps pre-service students to look at their future practices in a different, more critical, and richer light that hopefully disrupts their thinking about how language should and can be taught.
Attractiveness of Dung Beetles to Different Types of Dung in a Coffee Plantation Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Authors: Jayaprakash Subha Babu , Sathiandran Nithya , Thomas Sabu K.
Published: December 2024

The attractiveness of dung beetles to the dung of pigs (omnivores), cattle and goats (herbivores) was assessed using dung-baited pitfall traps in a shaded coffee plantation belt in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of the South Western Ghats. Results showed a high preference of dung beetles towards the dung of omnivorous mammals than herbivores. Thirty-eight species of dung beetles were collected from three dung types with 30 species in pig dung, 25 in cattle and 16 in goat dung. A high abundance of non specialists with no preference towards any dung type was recorded. Based on Indval analysis, five species namely, Onthophagus unifasciatus Schaller, O. insignicollis Frey, O. bronzeus Arrow, O. furcilifur Bates and Caccobius unicornis Fabricius were observed as specialists in pig dung and Onthophagus pacificus Lansberge and Onitis subopacus Arrow were identified as specialists in cattle and goat dung, respectively.
Cotoxicity of Inert Minerals and Spinosad Against Pulse Beetle in Blackgram
Authors: Satwika Maharaj , Madhumathi Tirumalasetty , Kumari Bhimineni Ratna , Kumari V Prasanna
Published: December 2024

Cotoxicity of inert minerals and spinosad against pulse beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) in blackgram was evaluated in the laboratory of Department of Entomology, Agricultural College, Bapatla during 2020-21. Inert minerals like diatomaceous earth, china clay, paddy husk ash, and cow dung ash were used. Spinosad was mixed with these treatments in 1:1, 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50, and 1:100 ratios. The mixed formulations were used for the bioassay with one-day-old adult beetles by mixing with seed. Data were recorded at 1,2,3, 5, and 7 days after the release of the test insect. The data on co-toxicity co-efficient values of inert minerals by mixing with seed method against adult C. maculatus revealed that the highest co-toxicity co-efficient value was observed for diatomaceous earth (150). The lowest co-toxicity co-efficient value was observed for cow dung ash (87.30) at a combined LD50 value of 189 mg per 50 g at 7 DAT.
Diversity, Abundance and Foraging Behaviour of Insect Pollinators on Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.)
Authors: Singh Amar , Kumawat M M , Dangi N L , Mehriya M L , Ram Dama , Pratihar Akshay Kumar Singh
Published: December 2024

This experiment aimed to assess the diversity, relative abundance and foraging activity of insect pollinators in mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) during kharif 2022 at the College of Agriculture and Agricultural Research Station, Jodhpur. Ten species of insect pollinators from six families across two insect orders were recorded. African migrant (Catopsilia spp.) was the most dominant species, with a relative abundance of 48.31%, followed by pea blue butterfly (Lampides boeticus L.) at 32.86%. The least frequent pollinators were Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis L.) (0.72%) followed by black digger wasp (Sphex argentatus F.) (0.80%). Peak foraging activity occurred between 11:00 A.M. and 13:00 P.M. for hymenopterans and between 10:00 A.M. and 13:00 P.M. for lepidopterans. The giant rock bee (Apis dorsata F.) spent the most of the time per flower (0.73 seconds), while danaid egg fly (Hypolimnas bolina L.) spent the least (0.08 seconds). Weather conditions were observed to influence the abundance of insect pollinators.
New Reports of Semi-Aquatic Bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Gerromorpha)
Authors: Ranjini S
Published: December 2024

Seven new reports of gerromorphs viz., Metrocoris darjeelingensis (Basu, Polhemus and Subramanian, 2016); Naboandelus signatus (Distant, 1910); Microvelia (Dilutovelia) leveillei leveillei (Lethierry, 1877); Microvelia (Microvelia) diluta (Distant, 1909); Thirumalaia ocularis (Zettel and Laciny, 2021); Mesovelia horvathi (Lundblad, 1934) and Timasius fenestratus (Zettel, 2013) are recorded for the first time from Kerala, India. The current distribution data of these bugs are provided.
Efficacy of Insecticides on Wheat Aphid Sitobion avenae F
Authors: Rostaee Abdul Baqi , Rasoli Sebghatullah Rashid , Arab Shabir Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the vital cereals in Afghanistan but it is often infested by various species of pests. Wheat aphids Sitobion avenae F is a major threat to wheat causing yield losses. This study evaluates the efficacy of five insecticides against this pest. The treatments included profenophos 50%EC, chlorpyriphos 40%EC, acetamiprid 20 SP, cypermethrin 10%EC, and imidacloprid 20%WP. The results revealed profenophos 50%EC and chlorpyrifos 40%EC exhibited superior efficacy. Acetamiprid 20 SP was found promising, while imidacloprid 20%WP and cypermethrin 10%EC were moderate.
Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-Engineered Ternary Iron-Clay-Silver Nanocomposites: A Novel Multifunctional Material
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, Orok Utibe B. , Shaibu Solomon E. ,   International Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Research, University of Uyo, Moses Eno A. ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria, Uwah Emmanuel I. ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
Published: December 2024

This aim of this study was to develop and characterize a novel ternary clay nanocomposite (TCN) comprising iron nanoparticles, clay, and silver nanoparticles, synthesized through an eco-friendly approach using Carica papaya leaf extract as a reducing agent. This eco-engineered nanocomposite was synthesized via a facile and environmentally friendly route using Carica papaya leaf extract as reducing agent by leveraging the principles of green chemistry. The nanocomposite’s structural, morphological and compositional properties were thoroughly investigated using analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS); Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results revealed a homogeneous distribution of silver and iron nanoparticles within the clay matrix with a mean particle size of 33.5 nm, indicating a strong interfacial interaction between the components. The nanocomposite exhibited high surface area, distinctive morphology, dispersion and functional properties, making it a promising candidate for various sustainable applications, such as wastewater treatment, biomedical devices and environmental remediation. This study demonstrates a significant advancement in the design, synthesis and characterization of multifunctional nanomaterials with promising potentials.
ODDIY OQQALDIRMOQ (TUSSILAGO FARFARA L) O`SIMLIGINING KIMYOVIY TARKIBI VA UNING DORIVOR XUSUSIYATLARI (BALG`AM KO`CHIRUVCHI VOSITA)
Authors: To'lakov Nurillo Qosimovich , Adxamova Sabroxon Abdullajon qizi
Published: December 2024

Oddiy oqqaldirmoq o'simligi tarkibidagi vitaminlar aniqlandi. O'simlikning kimyoviy tarkibi bo'yicha olib borilgan eksperimental tahlillardan 100 g namunadan foydalanildi. Tahlil natijasida o'simlik tarkibida 8 xil vitaminlar borligi aniqlandi. Standart eritmalar va namunalar ekstrakti LC-40D nasosi, SIL-40 avtosampleri, SPD-M40 foto-diot matritsali detektoridan (PDA) iborat LC-40 Nexera Lite yuqori samarali suyuqlik xromatografi va LabSolution ver.6.92 dasturiy ta`minoti yordamida tahlil qilindi.
ASETILEN TRIOLLARINING SINTEZI
Authors: Abdirazokov Allanazar , Xaydarova Zubayda Esanboyevna , Abdulloyev Shaxobidin Xasanboyevich
Published: December 2024

Asetilen qatorining biologik faol birikmalarini olishga qaratilgan tadqiqotlar ma'lumotlari keltirilgan. Asetilen triollarining oddiy monoefirlarini olish usullari ishlab chiqilgan, ular quyidagilarni o'z ichiga oladi: Favorskiy reaksiyasi sharoitida 1-alkoksi-pentin-2-olovning aseton bilan suyuq ammiak muhitida (-30--35)0C haroratida kukunli kaustik kali ishtirokida kondensatsiyalandi. Shu tarzda asetilen qatorlari triollarining oddiy monoefirlarining 6 ta yangi vakillari sintez qilindi. Yakuniy mahsulotning eng yuqori rentabelligi metil va etil guruhlari bo'lgan efir radikaliga mos kelishi aniqlandi. Alkil radikal uzunligining oshishi bilan yakuniy mahsulotlarning hosildorligi pasayadi. Sintezlangan birikmalarning tarkibi va tuzilishini isbotlash uchun K2CO3 ishtirokida qizdirilganda ularni dastlabki mahsulotlarga - 1-alkoksi-pentin-2-ollar va asetonga ajratish reaktsiyasi (Favorskiyning teskari reaktsiyasi), IQ spektral ma'lumotlari va elementar tahlili q o'llanilgan.
All airlines are equal, but some are more equal than others
Authors: de Bel K.J.M. , Dieben Th.O.M.
Published: December 2024

All airlines are equal, but some are more equal than others. How KLM avoided prosecution for 20 years and millions in fines with the blessing of the Dutch authorities

For 22 years, an MoU between KLM and the Dutch State shielded KLM from criminal prosecution for transporting passengers without proper travel documentation. Meanwhile, other airlines were held criminally liable numerous times. This inequality caused the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to declare prosecutions of other airlines inadmissible in both 2008 and 2021, as the Dutch State had demonstrated an insufficient effort to conclude an MoU with them as well. Recently disclosed documents shed more light on the full scope of the unequal treatment of other airlines, raising questions on the possibility of reviewing their previous convictions as well as whether the MoU with KLM could be characterized as a form of unlawful state aid.
La Epistolica Institutio de Justo Lipsio
Authors: Mallorquí Ruscalleda Enric , Macías Fuentes Delia
Published: December 2024

Esta nueva edición crítica de la Epistolica Institutio de Justo Lipsio ofrece una obra clave para entender la transformación estilística y retórica en el paso del siglo xvi al xvii. En este tratado, el autor desafía el predominio del modelo ciceroniano, ampliando el canon literario con autores como Plauto, Séneca y Tácito, quienes, a través de sus estilos concisos y vigorosos, inspiraron el ideal de breuitas que el humanista flamenco instauró como rasgo distintivo. De esta manera, no solo redefine la imitación de los clásicos, sino que establece un programa escolar que combina rigor y creatividad, diseñado para formar escritores versátiles y elegantes.
La presente edición incluye el texto original en latín junto a una nueva traducción al español e inglés, permitiendo un análisis comparativo y directo del estilo lipsiano. Sus notas detalladas y contexto crítico sitúan la obra dentro de las polémicas estéticas de su tiempo, subrayando cómo este tratado inspiró la escritura de figuras como Quevedo y Gracián. En conclusión, la Epistolica Institutio trasciende su función como manual epistolar para convertirse en un manifiesto literario que definió la retórica barroca, al reivindicar un latín lacónico, artístico y profundamente humanista. Un volumen imprescindible para explorar los cambios de paradigma que revolucionaron la prosa europea.
Cisheteronormatividade e Sofrimento Ético-Político de Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero: Um Estudo Exploratório
Authors: Santos Miguel Samuel , Schlösser Adriano
Published: December 2024

Decorrente das desigualdades e injustiças sociais, o sofrimento ético-político é evocado às minorias sexuais e de gênero pela influência hegemônica da cisheteronormatividade nos contextos político, econômico e cultural. A fim de compreender de que forma o sofrimento é vivenciado por esta população, realizou-se um estudo exploratório, de natureza qualitativa, por meio de entrevistas abertas com 20 sujeitos que se identificam com alguma categoria LGBT+. Os dados foram agrupados e analisados por meio de análise temático-categorial e destacam as seguintes categorias desenvolvidas: discriminação indireta e direta, não aceitação pela família, pertencimento identitário, heteronomia, disputas internas, militância e violência física. Logo, os resultados evidenciam uma conjuntura social excludente e exemplificam prejuízos subjetivos, ao desenvolvimento identitário, afetivo e profissional, e intersubjetivos, relativos à sexualidade e ao gênero dissidentes na interação comunitária, social e institucional.
Racionalidade neoliberal e “pathos” da melancolização: uma sinfonia melancólica do empreendedor de si
Authors: Machado Moura Flavia Lais , Henschel de Lima Claudia
Published: December 2024

O artigo resulta da pesquisa O neoliberalismo e o sujeito de si mesmo: Um estudo sobre a racionalidade neoliberal e o pathos da melancolização, conduzida no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. A partir da conexão entre a perspectiva da filosofia política e da psicanálise, investigamos a constituição do sujeito neoliberal e a especificidade de seu pathos. Os acontecimentos políticos que atravessaram o cenário político e psicossocial brasileiro são nosso ponto de partida para interrogar sobre os processos psíquicos que estão na base da constituição da racionalidade neoliberal. Defendemos a hipótese de que a formação da racionalidade neoliberal se nutre da mobilização de um sentimento muito preciso — por nós denominados de melancolização. E é uma parte do desenvolvimento da hipótese, que objetivamos apresentar ao longo deste artigo.
A percepção de um confinamento derivado da pandemia sob o olhar de mulheres rurais
Authors: Teles Paula Vitória de Oliveira , Castro Ewerton Helder Bentes de
Published: December 2024

O estudo sobre mulheres rurais e o período da pandemia da COVID-19 teve como objetivo compreender a percepção de mulheres rurais sobre a pandemia da COVID-19. Foi utilizada uma pesquisa qualitativa e na análise foi utilizado o método fenomenológico de Amadeo Giorgi, mediante o uso de diário de campo e entrevista fenomenológica. As participantes foram seis mulheres rurais, na faixa etária de 24 a 64 anos. Para o percurso da análise, foi o referencial teórico da fenomenologia sob o viés de corporeidade de Maurice Merleau-Ponty. As narrativas trouxeram três categorias para análise: a) estar-na-pandemia versus viver-na-pandemia; b) sobre-viver às consequências e c) o apoio emerge por possibilidades. Concluo que por meio do período de pandemia essas mulheres rurais obtiveram des-velamentos de hábitos direcionado à cuidados a saúde e a família, houve o apoio emergencial e familiar como possibilidade relacionada ao suporte de suas rotinas de trabalho durante a pandemia.
Role of phytochemicals in combating corona - virus infection: A review
Authors: AHMED Md. Mukhtar , RAWANI Anjali , GOPE Arpita , KHANRAH Jayeeta
Published: December 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS-COV-2), is the most important health issue, all over the world. Few successful vaccines have been approved till now against SARS-COV-2. Phytochemicals, also called phytonutrients are compounds in plant foods that can be helpful in various chronic diseases. It brings hope for human health during this pandemic, and a great deal of research is concentrated on it. Phytochemicals have been used as antiviral agents against several viruses via different mechanisms of direct inhibition either at the viral entry point or the replication stages and via immunomodulation potentials. The last three years are evidence of detailed and focused investigations on the biologically active constituents derived from medicinal plants against SARS-CoV-2. The curious and outstanding results of these investigations have emerged the medical and plant experts in pharmacognosy (study of medicinal plants and other natural substances sources of drugs) enough to regard as herbal medicines and plant-based products as they are more effective in combating the COVID-19 crisis. This review discusses the potential of medicinal plants and herbal compounds for treating COVID-19 in the present and the future. These compounds are a natural and sustainable alternative for the treatment of COVID-19. The current article evaluates the various strong evidences from biochemical and molecular studies that have been investigated so far for the development of herbal formulations to combat COVID-19 with detailed focus on the most potential phytochemicals of medicinal plants studied in this regard namely, Withania somnifera, Cinchona officinalis, Curcuma longa, Ocimum sanctum, Azadirachta indica and Tinospora cordifolia.
Effect of bioactive compounds in evaluation of hepatoprotective efficacy of the hydro alcoholic crude extract of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides (Asteraceae) leaf against CCl4-Induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats
Authors: JENA Anima , SAHOO Nityananda , DAMARSINGU Prasanth
Published: December 2024

The hydroalcoholic extract of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides (Asteraceae) entire part was screened for hepatoprotective activity on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxic in Wistar rats. Plant extract was screened for phytochemicals and GC MS study was also carried out for identification of compounds. Further, hepatoprotective activity was performed where carbon tetrachloride and corn oil mixture (1:1 v/v) was injected at 2 ml/kg body weight on the 6th day. The rats were treated with hydroalcoholic extract of SA at the doses of 250 mg/kg and 500 mg /kg body weight daily for 14 days, orally. Results were compared with standard silymarin (10 mg/kg b.w). After completion of observation duration (up to 21 day), all rats were sacrificed and blood was collected. The level of biomarkers of liver injury viz. serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), alkaline phosphate (ALKP), total protein (TP), total bilirubin was analysed. Further, change in body weight, liver weight, and histopathologic examination were conducted. Finally, the result concluded that SA extract is an useful therapeutic herb to prevent hepatic impairment due to the presence of various terpenoids, acid esters, phenolics, phytosterols etc. as major groups of compounds identified by GCMS in the plant.