bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Cognitive Skills and other Demographics of Teachers on their Performance in Public and Private Schools of Karachi
Authors: Umer Laiba , Channar Zahid Ali , Musa Mah Noor , Ghulam Samreen , Khan Huma
Published: January 2024

Background: The performance of teachers in educational settings is a critical factor for effective learning. Recent studies have highlighted the significance of cognitive abilities, gender, education level, and other personal competencies in influencing teacher performance. However, there is limited research exploring these aspects in the context of Karachi's public and private schools.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of cognitive skills and demographic factors such as gender and education level on the performance of teachers in Karachi.
Methods: A quantitative research approach was adopted, utilizing a descriptive and correlational design. The population comprised teachers from both public and private sectors in Karachi, Pakistan. A sample of 250 teachers was selected through a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using standardized instruments, including Peter Honey’s Critical Thinking Questionnaire and the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory for cognitive ability, and the Evaluation of Teaching Performance Questionnaire for teacher performance. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25, employing tests such as Independent Sample t-Test, One-way ANOVA, Two-way ANOVA, and Linear Regression.
Results: The study found that male teachers had a slightly higher mean cognitive ability score (M = 20.069, SD = 3.675) than female teachers (M = 19.531, SD = 3.816), but this difference was not statistically significant (t(248) = 0.948, p = 0.344). Similarly, no significant difference in teacher performance was observed between genders (t(241) = 0.533, p = 0.595). The factorial ANOVA indicated no significant effect of gender or education level on teacher performance (F(3, 234) = 0.190, p = 0.903). Additionally, no significant differences in teacher performance were found across different educational qualifications (F(3, 238) = 1.777, p = 0.152). However, a significant positive correlation between cognitive ability and teacher performance was identified (r = 0.575, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The study concludes that while gender and education level do not significantly impact teacher performance, cognitive abilities play a crucial role. This highlights the importance of focusing on cognitive skill development in teacher training programs.
以就业为导向的高校学生管理工作路径探索
Authors:   西北工业大学, 刘 合英 , 汤 镇 , 滕 佳琪
Published: January 2024

随着我国教育体制的不断改革和完善，教育理念也在发生着变化，从原先的“应试教育”向“素质教育”转变，以实现学生综合素质的提高。然而，在学生管理工作中仍存在着一些不足，对学生综合素质的提高产生了一定程度的影响。对此，本文首先分析了高校学生管理工作中存在的不足，进而探讨就业导向与高校学生管理工作之间的关系，在此基础上探究以就业为导向的高校学生管理工作的路径，以期实现学校、学生和社会之间的良性互动，进一步提高高校的人才培养质量。
新文科背景下应用型高校法学专业课程建设路径探索
Authors:   西南大学, 王 鹤宇 , 田 宁 , 黄 欣怡
Published: January 2024

新文科建设是教育部为适应新时代经济社会发展的新趋势和新要求，是主动适应并引领教育领域的一项重大改革。在新文科背景下，应以应用型高校法学专业培养目标为基础，结合社会需求和学生发展需要来构建专业课程体系，以培养学生的实践能力和创新意识。对此，本文从法学专业课程体系建设的目标出发，对新文科背景下应用型高校法学专业课程建设的意义进行分析，并提出一系列策略，以期为应用型高校法学专业课程建设提供有益的参考。
共情视域下高校管理学课程教学实践路径探究
Authors:   西北工业大学, 罗 启成 , 方 晗
Published: January 2024

随着社会的不断发展和变迁，高校管理学课程的教学模式也在不断更新和完善。传统的知识传授和技能培养已经不能完全满足学生的需求，而共情作为一种重要的情感交流和沟通技能，能够帮助学生更好地理解和应用管理学知识。如何更好地在共情视域下探索高校管理学课程教学实践的路径，是值得教育工作者深入探讨的重要课题。对此，本文首先阐述了高校管理学课程教学的现状，进而分析了共情理论在管理学课程教学中的应用，在此基础上探讨共情视域下高校管理学课程教学实践的路径，以期为高校管理学课程的教学改革提供有益的参考。
例谈支架式教学模式在高校足球教学中的应用
Authors:   西北工业大学, 段 园 , 葛 杨帆
Published: January 2024

支架式教学模式是一种以学生为中心的教学方法，通过设定目标、提供支持和指导以及评估学习成果，帮助学生建立自主学习的能力。在高校足球教学中，采用支架式教学模式可以有效地激发学生的学习兴趣，提高学习效果，培养学生的足球技能和意识，从而达到更好的教学效果。因而探究支架式教学模式在高校足球教学中的应用策略具有重要的意义。对此，通过阐述支架式教学模式的概念和特点以及支架式教学模式的理论基础，进一步分析支架式教学模式应用于高校足球教学的意义，在此基础上探究支架式教学模式在高校足球教学中的应用策略，以期为相关教师教学提供参考意见。
全球化视域下高校舞蹈教学创新路径探索
Authors:   基辅国立建筑大学, 孙 成明 , 米哈伊利夫娜 奥丽娜
Published: January 2024

随着科技、通讯和交通的发展，世界各地的人们、企业和国家之间的联系变得更加紧密和频繁。而在这一背景下，高校舞蹈教学需要不断创新，以适应多元化和开放化的世界。如何基于全球化视域创新高校舞蹈教学，培养学生的国际视野和跨文化交流能力，是值得教师深入探讨的重要课题。对此，本文首先阐述了全球化视域下高校教育的发展趋势，进而分析全球化视域下高校创新舞蹈教学的意义，在此基础上探究全球化视域下高校创新舞蹈教学的路径，以期为舞蹈教师提供有益的参考。
A study on the reconstruction of social space in tourism villages -- A case study of Xiaoxigou Cultural Tourism Town in Yuci
Authors: Liang Shaoru , Wei Shuang , Liu Wenhua
Published: January 2024

The strategy of rural revitalization is the key to solve the problem of "three farmers" and realize the key of agricultural modernization. Rural reconstruction is the recombination of rural social elements and the change of population, the important guarantee of rural space reconstruction and economic reconstruction, and the ultimate goal of rural reconstruction. Through the development of tourism, rural areas can achieve multiple employment, industrial income increase, life improvement and other benefits, and the construction of tourist villages has increasingly become one of the core strategies to achieve rural revitalization. In recent years, rural spatial reconstruction has attracted extensive attention and research from all walks of life. At home and abroad, traditional settlements are mainly studied, and the reconstruction of rural social space in new countryside is rarely studied. Xiaoxigou, located in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, was originally an abandoned stone factory with a fragile ecological environment. Now Xiaoxigou Village, through the effective construction of the government and social capital, has become a well-known cultural tourism demonstration village. To study the process of its gradual transformation from an economically backward traditional village to a leading village in rural tourism today is to study the process of its social space reconstruction, so as to explain the characteristics and mechanism of rural social space reconstruction, with a view to providing theoretical guidance for rural tourism to play an important role in rural revitalization. This paper takes Xiaoxigou as a case to study the impact of tourism activities on its social space reconstruction, so as to separate out the characteristics of rural social space reconstruction, so as to provide a sample for the social space reconstruction of tourist villages and give play to its practical significance.
Research on spatial-temporal distribution characteristics and influencing factors of national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province
Authors: Liu Wenhua , Liang Shaoru , Wei Shuang
Published: January 2024

This study takes 530 national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province as the research object, and uses mathematical statistics and GIS spatial analysis methods to explore the spatial-temporal distribution characteristics and influencing factors of national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province. The results show that there are differences in the number of national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province during different historical periods, showing a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. The formation of various types of national cultural relics protection units has a relatively concentrated historical period. The distribution center of national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province has changed with historical periods, showing a migration characteristic in the direction of south northeast southeast south southeast northwest northeast. The national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province are in a clustered distribution state, and the clustering characteristics of different types of national security units are also different. The gradient distribution characteristics of national cultural relics protection units in different administrative cities are obvious. The spatial and temporal distribution of national cultural relics protection units in Shanxi Province is influenced by factors such as topography, river systems, and transportation.
An Overview of the Progress of Mural Painting Practice and Research in Chinese Subways
Authors: Du Xue
Published: January 2024

This paper takes CNKI database database as the source of literature data, and carries out data visualization literature analysis through software Citespace. It aims to sort out the basic characteristics, research hotspots, literature citations, source analysis and literature keywords of the literature related to subway mural design in China, with a view to providing certain theoretical references for the development of the subsequent research, guiding the subsequent practice and promoting the great development of the subway mural industry.
Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Keislaman dalam Pendidikan Karakter di Era Digital
Authors: Eryandi Eryandi
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada integrasi nilai-nilai keislaman dalam pendidikan karakter di era digital, sebuah era yang ditandai dengan kemajuan teknologi informasi yang pesat. Tujuan utama dari studi ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi bagaimana nilai-nilai keislaman dapat diintegrasikan secara efektif dalam pendidikan karakter bagi generasi muda, khususnya di lingkungan sekolah. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur dan survei lapangan di beberapa sekolah yang telah menerapkan integrasi nilai-nilai keislaman dalam kurikulumnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi nilai-nilai keislaman dalam pendidikan karakter dapat dilakukan melalui beberapa strategi, seperti pengembangan kurikulum yang mencakup nilai-nilai keislaman, penggunaan media digital dalam pengajaran, dan pembentukan lingkungan sekolah yang mendukung. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa penggunaan media digital, seperti aplikasi pembelajaran dan media sosial, sangat efektif dalam menarik minat siswa dan menyampaikan nilai-nilai keislaman secara kontemporer. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini mengungkapkan tantangan-tantangan yang dihadapi dalam integrasi nilai-nilai keislaman, seperti keterbatasan sumber daya, perbedaan interpretasi nilai keislaman, dan tantangan dalam mengontrol konten digital. Namun, dengan pendekatan yang tepat, integrasi nilai-nilai keislaman dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa tentang Islam, memperkuat karakter mereka, dan membantu mereka menghadapi tantangan moral dan etis di era digital. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam bidang pendidikan agama Islam dengan memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana nilai-nilai keislaman dapat diintegrasikan dalam pendidikan karakter di era digital, serta menawarkan rekomendasi bagi pendidik dan pembuat kebijakan Pendidikan.
China’s Soft-Power in Japan and its Limits – A Comparison with South Korea’s
Authors: Yasuno Satoko , Yasuko Yasuko
Published: January 2024

China and South Korea, appearing as the strong competitors of a soft power rivalry in Eastern Asia, have their peculiar policies in an attempt to attain soft power in the region. Although both countries have a strong potential for soft power, in the context of the Japanese community, China and South Korea intend to elicit positive impressions owing to their soft power strategies. Several public opinion polls and the survey conducted by Tomoko Yasuno and Yasuko Enomoto reveal surprising fi ndings. Impressions of China and Korea are indeed critically poor among Japanese society, as most respondents to multiple surveys state that they are unfriendly to the two countries in question. Yasuno and Enomoto investigate the variables that influence such negative attributions, while elaborating on the Japanese conception of Korea and China further. This paper provides an overview of their hypotheses, findings and interpretations.
Analisis Efisiensi Jam Kerja Excavator CAT 345 GC di Area Penambangan Pit E Banko Barat PT. Rifansi Dwi Putra
Authors: Sarmidi Sarmidi  , Yulius Mases  , Age Palogan Kesuma
Published: January 2024

Excavator berfungsi untuk menggali tanah, memuat material, mengangkat material, mengikis tebing dan lain sebagainya sehingga dapat mempercepat produksi dan mengurangi biaya produksi. Analisis adalah penyelidikan terhadap suatu peristiwa (karangan, perbuatan, dan sebagainya) untuk mengetahui keadaan yang sebenarnya (sebab-musabab, duduk perkaranya, dan sebagainya). Efisiensi adalah ketepatan cara (usaha, kerja) dalam menjalankan sesuatu (dengan tidak membuang waktu, tenaga, biaya) atau kemampuan menjalankan tugas dengan baik dan tepat (dengan tidak membuang waktu, tenaga, biaya). Jam kerja efektif adalah banyaknya jumlah jam kerja yang benar-benar digunakan untuk kegiatan produksi. Suatu pekerjaan yang menggunakan alat berat diperlukan perencanaan yang akurat agar bisa mencapai suatu target dengan biaya dan waktu yang optimal oleh karena itu diperlukan suatu analisis terhadap pemakaian alat berat yang akan digunakan, sehingga dapat menghasilkan efisiensi kerja yang efisien. Efisiensi kerja excavator adalah perbandingan kerja antara jam kerja yang tersedia. Sehingga tingkat keberhasilan suatu operasi alat berat excavator pada suatu pekerjaan tertentu dipengaruhi oleh semakin tinggi nilai efisiensinya maka semakin efesien pula penggunaan excavator tersebut dalam suatu pekerjaan
Kajian Mineral Cassiterite dan Mineral Ikutan Pada Bijih Timah Dengan Metode Grand Counting Analysis Di Bidang Pengolahan Mineral Unit Metalurgi Muntok PT. Timah Tbk
Authors: Triana Prihatin  , Aprilia Pratiwi
Published: January 2024

Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang memiliki kekayaan alam yang melimpah termasuk sumber daya mineral. Pengolahan sumber daya mineral tak lepas dari metode-metode maupun teknologi yang mutakhir untuk memperoleh hasil mineral yang optimal disertai dengan keuntungan yang besar, biaya produksi seminimum mungkin dan tentu saja ramah lingkungan salah satunya pengolahan bijih timah. Pengolahan bijih timah umumnya dilakukan pemisahan dengan metode basah dan metode kering. Pemisahan ini dilakukan dengan mengandalkan sifat fisik dari bijih timah tersebut. Identifikasi awal mineral cassiterite dan mineral ikutan dengan mengetahui sifat fisik dari mineral pembawa timah dan mineral ikutan agar dapat terolah secara efektif dengan metode Grand Counting Analysis. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kadar cassiterite pada sampel fraksi dan taksasi serta perbedaan kadar cassiterite dan mineral lainnya pada middling dan tailing alat air table. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak untuk sampel fraksi dan sampel taksasi diambil pada alat air table. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terjadi perbedaan kadar cassiterite dan mineral ikutan pada setiap fraksi yang dimulai dari ukuran +20#, +50#, +70#, +100# dan -100# mesh sedangkan pada sampel taksasi terjadi penaikan dan penurunan kadar cassiterite. Hal ini menunjukkan pada setiap sampel fraksi maupun taksasi mengandung kadar cassiterite dan mineral ikutan yang berbeda-beda. Oleh karena itu diperlukannya metode grand counting analysis untuk mengetahui jumlah mineral cassiterite dan mineral ikutan pada setiap proses pemisahan bijih timah agar terolah secara efektif
Analisis Perbandingan Volume Overburden Berdasarkan Data Survey Menggunakan Software Surpac 6.5.1 Dengan Data Truck Count Pada Pit Pandu PT Putra Muba Coal
Authors: Sepriadi Sepriadi  , Mirza Adiwarman  , Rizky Perdana  , Putra Putra
Published: January 2024

PT Putra Muba Coal adalah salah satu perusahaan tambang yang terletak di Kecamatan Sungai Lilin, Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin, Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Kegiatan penambangan dilakukan dengan metode tambang terbuka dimana lokasi penambangan berhubungan langsung dengan udara luar. Tujuan dari penelitian tugas akhir yang dilakukan di perusahaan ini adalah, mengetahui jumlah volume overburden, menganalisis perbandingan jumlah volume overburden dengan menggunakan software Surpac 6.5.1 dari data survey dengan data truck count, mengetaui faktor penyebab terjadinya deviasi dari perhitungan volume overburden dari data survey menggunakan software Surpac 6.5.1 dengan metode truck count di PT Putra Muba Coal. Dari data survey pada area penambangan di PT Putra Muba Coal di dapatkan hasil volume overburden akhir dengan metode survey pada bulan April 2023 sebesar 566.343,73 BCM sedangkan dapatkan hasil volume overburden akhir dengan metode truck count telah dikumulatifkan + sidecast sebesar 550.743,43 BCM. data survey dan data truck count didapatkan deviasi perbandingan antara kedua metode sebelum koreksi sebesar 6.274,45 BCM dan hasil persentase selisih sebesar 1,11% dan setelah koreksi sebesar 15.600,30 BCM dan hasil persentase selisih sebesar 2,75%. Faktor yang mempengaruhi deviasi dari hasil tersebut, terdapat hasil rata-rata yang berbeda diperoleh dari dumping muatan overburden dari hasil uji petik, terdapat keberadaan material overburden yang lengket pada vessel dump truck, dan terdapat keberadaan muatan material overburden pada vessel dump truck yang kurang maksimal disebabkan oleh sisa material yang belum di scrap oleh alat support
Principais condutas terapêuticas para o manguito rotador: um estudo narrativo
Authors: Alves Fernando Henrique , Silva Wagner Rafael da
Published: January 2024

As lesões do manguito rotador (MR) são responsáveis pela causa mais comum de dor no ombro, com mais casos entre as mulheres entre a 4ª e 5ª décadas de vida, e eventualmente são bilaterais, caracterizadas por dor na face anterolateral do ombro, o que dificulta a abdução com rotação externa ou interna da articulação glenoumeral. O objetivo do estudo foi evidenciar as principais condutas terapêuticas para o manguito rotador. Realizou-se uma revisão narrativa por meio da busca de artigos nas bases de dados PubMed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Foram encontrados 570 artigos, com predominância do método qualitativo e descritivo do tema proposto. Assim, infere-se que o conhecimento e fisioterapia por parte dos profissionais para intervenção clínica e tratamentos do MR são pontos importantes para uma boa reabilitação cognitiva. Portanto, profissionais preparados e tratamento profícuo trazem benefícios tanto para os pacientes quanto para a evolução e desfecho da lesão do MR e, consequentemente, economia para os serviços públicos de saúde.
Alecrim e seus principais efeitos fitoterápicos com impacto na cefaleia crônica: estudo integrativo de uma terapia não convencional para a saúde humana
Authors: Pissolato Lorrainy Pimentel , Pissolato Lauany Pimentel , Palata Amanda Vieira , Ribeiro Gabriel Henrique Rocailks , De Sousa Ueverton Rodrigues , Mezanini Marliny Bovo , De Souza Mateus Masson , Ramos Rogério Rodrigo
Published: January 2024

A planta medicinal Rosmarinus officinalis L., comumente conhecida como alecrim, é recomendada pela medicina popular para o uso das folhas de alecrim na redução de dores de cabeça, enxaquecas, processos inflamatórios e outros sintomas. O objetivo do estudo foi reunir os principais dados científicos a respeito dos efeitos fitoterápicos do alecrim com impacto na cefaleia crônica. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa quanto aos efeitos fitoterápicos do alecrim. Para a coleta de dados científicos foram utilizadas as bases de dados a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde, PubMed e SciELO. A busca dos artigos nas bases de dados foi realizada por meio dos descritores extraídos do DeCS/MeSH “Headache” (D006261); “Plantas medicinais” (D010946); “Rosmarinus” (D027542), juntamente com os operadores booleanos “AND e OR”. Foram identificados 2.618 artigos nas bases de dados, mas apenas 5 artigos foram selecionados para pesquisa de acordo com os critérios de inclusão do estudo. O alecrim apresenta efeitos significativos, com achados prevalentes para tratamento de cefaleia crônica, além de ser utilizado para outros fins terapêuticos como analgésicos e anti-inflamatórios. Conclui-se que a utilização do produto natural Rosmarinus officinalis L. traz inúmeros benefícios à saúde humana, especialmente para dores de cabeça crônica, desde que haja conhecimento de como colhê-lo e utilizá-lo.
Lateralized Active Avoidance Learning and Memory to Ang II and Losartan Microinjected into Amygdala in Rats Depression Model
Authors: Tashev Roman , Nocheva Hristina , Velikova Margarita
Published: January 2024

Depression is a widespread socially significant disease. Studies aiming to reveal the pathogenesis of depression have lasted for decades, but the specific mechanisms remain unclear. Olfactory bulbectomy (OBX) in rats provides a well-validated animal model of depression and Alzheimer's disease. The aim is to evaluate the involvement of Ang II and AT1 receptors in learning and memory after unilateral infusion of Ang II and losartan (specific AT1 antagonist) into CeA (central nucleus of the amygdala) in rats with a model of depression (bilateral olfactory bulbectomy,  OBX). The effects of Ang II and losartan infused into CeA on the avoidance performance in OBX rats using the active avoidance (shuttle box) test were investigated. A stereotaxic technique was used for bilateral implantation of guide cannulae into CeA. Fourteen days after OBX, Ang II, or losartan were microinjected unilaterally into CeA of rats with depressive-like behaviour. For the first time it was found that Ang II infused into the left CeA impaired learning and memory, while losartan infused into the left CeA significantly improved these processes and prevented the memory deficits induced by the bulbectomy. The data suggest an involvement of amygdala Ang II and AT1 receptors in learning and memory of rats and a differential distribution of the AT1 receptors in the left and right central nucleus of the amygdala in rats with a model of depression.
Structural-genetic Characteristics of Landscapes of the Southeastern Slope of the Great Caucasus and Study of Their Modern State
Authors: Hajiyeva Afag , Jafarova Firuza , Hajiyeva Gulnar
Published: January 2024

The structural-genetic characteristics of landscapes have an important role in the formation of landscapes, the spread of agrocomplexes, the assimilation of landscapes and other directions. At present, these studies are conducted using modern methods, based on the processing of satellite images with the help of Geographical Information Systems. We also applied this practice for the first time in our country. In this regard, our research is relevant. Our goal is to determine the future development trends of landscape use by studying the structural-genetic characteristics of landscapes with modern methods. As a result of the analysis of the structural-genetic characteristics and morphometric elements of the modern natural landscapes in the studied area, three landscape sectors, which are sharply different from each other due to height differentiation and structure, were separated: 1. Atachay-Tughchay; 2. Pirsaatchay-Sumgayitchay; 3. Girdimanchay-Agsuchay.

It was determined that the spectra of natural terrain complexes, hypsometric levels, and tendencies of anthropogenic transformations in the high landscape sectors are different, and based on these calculations, map schemes and tables were drawn up. When examining the structural-genetic characteristics of the studied area, the strength of anthropogenic influences throughout history is clearly visible, considering that there are quite ancient settlements in the research area.
Automated Statistical Analysis for Improving HEIs Training Performance
Authors: Gaftandzhieva Silvia , Doneva Rositsa , Bliznakov Milen
Published: January 2024

Among the most vital key performance indicators for the quality of educational services offered by higher education institutions (HEIs) are students' retention and success rate. The number of trained students is also decisive for financing HEIs. Therefore, HEIs leaders need continuous access to data on current students in aggregated form to help them to formulate concrete and consistent, data-driven decisions to improve the quality of educational services, to attract and retain more students, and monitor the number of students. This paper offers a software tool developed for decision-making bodies in Bulgarian HEIs (deans' and rectors' management). The tool retrieves and analyses data from university information systems on students and generates aggregated reports that allow governing bodies to track the number of students at different levels (study programme, faculty, professional field) and to monitor indicators related to the accomplishment of the institutional training capacity determined by the state for admission (maximum number of students). These reports can help HEIs leaders to make timely, data-driven decisions for increasing student retention rate, determining how many admission places it can announce, and the need to change the capacity within the following accreditation procedure. Results of tool experimentation are discussed.
Echocardiography and Biomarker-based Regression Models for the Detection of Gestational Hypertension in Pregnant Women
Authors: Gencheva Dolina , Nikolov Fedya , Uchikova Ekaterina , Mihaylov Rosen , Pencheva Blagovesta
Published: January 2024

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are characterized by both higher cardiovascular risk for women and more pronounced structural and functional changes of the heart. Certain biomarkers and echocardiographic parameters could be utilized in regression models for more accurate detection of the presence of those hypertensive disorders.

The aim of the study was to compare the differentiating abilities of several regression models for statistical certainty in establishing the diagnosis of gestational hypertension in pregnant women using echocardiographic parameters and biomarkers.

A prospective, single-centre, clinical-epidemiological study was conducted with the participation of 36 women with gestational hypertension and 50 maternal and gestational age-matched healthy pregnant controls. Certain echocardiographic parameters and serum biomarkers – placental growth factor (PlGF), galectin-3, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and Interleukin-6, were analyzed for the women using ROC curve analysis and binary logistic regression.

We constructed three regression models, allowing very good differentiation between women with gestational hypertension and those with normotensive pregnancy. The model that included PlGF, left ventricular and right ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV GLS, RV GLS) had AUC 0.81, sensitivity and specificity of 86% and accuracy of 86%. The LV GLS and PlGF model had AUC of 0.90 with sensitivity 83%, specificity 88%, and accuracy 86%; and the LV GLS and RV GLS had AUC of 0.83, sensitivity 67%, specificity 92%, and accuracy 81%.

All three combined models showed better accuracy compared to PlGF, LV GLS, RV GLS or any other echocardiographic parameter or biomarker alone, which could be promising for their implementation in clinical practice.
Everything, everywhere, almost at once
Authors: Kæstel-Hansen Jacob , Hatzakis Nikos S
Published: January 2024

A new platform that can follow the movement of individual proteins inside millions of cells in a single day will help contribute to existing knowledge of cell biology and identify new therapeutics.
A fish can change its stripes: investigating the role of body colour and pattern in the bluelined goatfish
Authors: Tosetto Louise , Hart Nathan S. , Williamson Jane E.
Published: January 2024

Bluelined goatfish (Upeneichthys lineatus) rapidly change their body colour from a white horizontally banded pattern to a seemingly more conspicuous vertically banded red pattern, often when foraging. Given the apparent conspicuousness of the pattern to a range of observers, it seems unlikely that this colour change is used for camouflage and instead may be used for communication/signalling. Goatfish often drive multispecies associations, and it is possible that goatfish use this colour change as a foraging success signal to facilitate cooperation, increase food acquisition, and reduce predation risk through a ‘safety in numbers’ strategy. Using a novel approach, we deployed 3D model goatfish in different colour morphs—white without bands, white with black vertical bands, and white with red vertical bands—to determine whether the red colouration is an important component of the signal or if it is only the vertical banding pattern, regardless of colour, that fish respond to as an indicator of foraging success. Use of remote underwater video allowed us to obtain information without the influence of human observers on the communities and behaviours of other fish in response to these different colours exhibited by goatfish. We found that conspecifics were more abundant around the black- and red-banded model fish when compared with the white models. Conspecifics were also more likely to forage around the models than to pass or show attraction, but this was unaffected by model colour. No difference in the abundance and behaviour of associated heterospecifics around the different models was observed, perhaps due to the static nature of the models. Some species did, however, spend more time around the red- and black-banded fish, which suggests the change in colour may indicate benefits in addition to food resources. Overall, the results suggest that the body colour/pattern of U. lineatus is likely a signalling tool but further work is required to explore the benefits to both conspecifics and heterospecifics and to further determine the behavioural functions of rapid colour change in U. lineatus.
Siete pasos metodológicos para el establecimiento de los hechos en una decisión judicial
Authors: Bravo Ibarra Sebastián , Díaz Manosalva Raúl , Rettig Espinoza Mauricio
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo aborda el establecimiento de los hechos desde una concepción racional de la prueba, identificando pasos que sirvan de estructura metodológica para su determinación judicial en distintas materias. Con esto, se busca contribuir a la práctica organizando el momento de valoración y decisión sobre la prueba de las proposiciones fácticas discutidas en un proceso judicial y facilitando su exposición y control.
El principio de indemnidad en el procedimiento de reparación por daño ambiental
Authors: Iturra Marín Roberto Esteban
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo se hace cargo de delimitar, conforme a la doctrina especializada y la práctica procesal ambiental, el principio de indemnidad ambiental contenido en el procedimiento de reparación por daño ambiental tramitado ante los Tribunales Ambientales. Para lo anterior, se examina la problemática propuesta desde la perspectiva procesal especial de la autocomposición en la materia, junto con la revisión de cuestiones lingüísticas e histórico-legislativas, para repasar el tratamiento que la indemnidad ha tenido en la judicatura especializada.
Automated Fish Feeder Using Scheduler Mobile Application
Authors: Morial Varry Alampayan
Published: January 2024

Today's fish feeder technology is a device dedicated to reducing labor costs and creating a better feed dispensing system in local fish farming productions. In this study, a newly developed automated fish feeder using a mobile scheduler application is designed and implemented specifically for Milkfish (Chanos Chanos) production. The development consists of four phases; online research, system design, purchase of materials, and construction. Two types of testing were conducted to evaluate this technology, including a functionality test and a technology acceptance test. The functionality test of the technology was tested using experimental analysis, which uses simulation to test the functionality of the developed system. Seven (7) trials tested the automated fish feeder using the mobile scheduler application for seven days. The study shows that this device was consistent in dispensing 0.43 Kilograms of feeds for one feeding schedule and 0.86 Kg for two feeding schedules, based on the total kilograms put in the system. There were ten respondents that participated in the technology acceptance test. From this test, the mean score values for all items such as availability, aesthetics, and performance were found to be more than 3.7 (using a 5-point Likert scale), which means that the automated fish feeder using the mobile scheduler application is very acceptable according to the technology acceptance test. The developed automated fish feeder using the mobile scheduler application will help the farmers remotely feed fish without hassle and optimize the quantity of feeds for the milkfish.
Genetic Advancement, Global Trade Dynamics, Persistent Challenges and Future Prospects in Ornamental Fish Culture
Authors: Alam Mudassir , Abbas Kashif , Zehra Zerafshan , Kamil Fatima
Published: January 2024

Ornamental fish culture is a specialized branch of aquaculture. This domain has emerged as a dedicated endeavour involving the breeding, care and trade of visually captivating and often exotic fish species. This comprehensive review examines the dynamic landscape of ornamental fish culture within aquaculture, highlighting key advancements and challenges. The global industry, valued at billions, is propelled by selective breeding, resulting in diverse ornamental fish varieties. Singapore's pivotal role as an exporter, especially of culturally significant species like Betta fish, exemplifies the industry's global prominence. Artificial reproduction methods and genetic advancements, such as the identification of the MC1R gene, showcase innovations in breeding practices. Environmental management, crucial for ornamental fish health, is exemplified by cutting-edge practices in high-profile aquariums, emphasizing the influence of water parameters on fish well-being. Disease prevention strategies, including innovative diagnostic tools, are implemented by industry leaders like the Qian Hu Fish Farm. The global ornamental fish trade, influenced by cultural preferences, is supported by data revealing economic dimensions and market dynamics. India's potential in the industry, leveraging its biodiversity, is showcased with instances from the Eastern Ghats. Challenges, including diseases and habitat degradation, are addressed by initiatives like the Marine Aquarium Council (MAC), emphasizing responsible sourcing. Regulatory frameworks, exemplified by the European Union, underscore caution in genetic modification, emphasizing the need for responsible applications. In conclusion, the review provides a nuanced synthesis of data, facts, and instances, offering a comprehensive understanding of ornamental fish culture's present status, challenges, and promising future. The industry emerges as a leader in technological and ethical innovation within the broader realm of aquaculture.
Study on the NIR Spectroscopy to Predict Energy Content of Hemp Flour (Cannabis sativa L.)
Authors: Auriemma Giuseppe , Pappalardo Raffaele , Piccirillo Gennaro , Grazioli Giuseppe , Sarubbi Fiorella
Published: January 2024

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of NIRS for predicting the energy content through the chemical characterization of the flour obtained after the cold pressing of Cannabis sativa L. seeds, as well as the possibility of predicting their energy content starting from the data obtained through the NIRs technique.

Study Design:  The chemical composition of 56 hemp flour samples was determined following the official protocols of the Association of Analytical Chemists and chemometric readings were conducted. GE, gross energy digestibility (GEd) and digestible energy (DE) were estimated using the equations proposed by INRA. A statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the potential use of NIR data to predict the energy content of hemp flour.

Results: Data from laboratory and NIR assessments were 22.54 versus 20.44 for GE (MJ/kg DM), 90.72 versus 90.21 for GEd (MJ/kg DM), and 19.73 versus 20.13, respectively for the loss (%). The results indicated the feasibility of energy value prediction, although further studies are needed to refine the technique. NIR expands the calibration set, allowing increasingly accurate determinations, in the study of the chemical-nutritional characteristics of hemp sativa, even if further investigations are necessary.

Conclusion: The study provides comprehensive insights into the chemical composition of hemp flour, explores its comparison with other seeds, evaluates different analysis methods, and establishes reliable prediction models for energy content.
In Silico Study of Organic Compounds from Dipteryx odorata with SARS-COV-2 Targets by Molecular Docking and ADME-TOX Analysis
Authors: Souza Hellen Cris Araújo , Souza Maycon Douglas Araújo , Sousa Cássio Silva , Viana Edilanne Katrine Amparo , Alves Sabrina Kelly Silva , Marques Alex Oliveira , Ribeiro Arthur Serejo Neves , Vale Vanessa de Sousa do , Rocha Jefferson Almeida
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, identified in December 2019 as the cause of COVID-19, has triggered an outbreak of potentially fatal atypical pneumonia. The constant search for new molecules or strategies to combat this disease continues. Thus, the objective of this work was to evaluate, using in silico methods, the compounds present in Dipteryx odorata as inhibitors of crucial targets of SARS-COV-2.

Methodology: The methodology included the selection of plant compounds from the Pubchem database and obtaining the structures of SARS-COV-2 proteins (6vxx, 6lu7, 1R42) from the Protein Data Bank (PDB). The molecular docking analysis was performed using the Autodock Tools 1.5.6 and Autodock Vina programs, LigPlus to obtain amino acids, and Chimera v.13.1 to generate 3D images. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADME-TOX) properties of the most promising compounds were evaluated with the pkCSM tool.

Results: In total, 672 molecular dockings were carried out, tested with 168 ligands, resulting in 17 compounds with binding energies lower than -7.9 kcal.mol-¹. A highlight was the exceptional interaction of the vouacapenic acid compound with the Spike protein, recording an energy of -9.9 kcal.mol-¹. The study revealed that compounds such as vouacapenic acid, taraxasterol and luteolin showed notable interactions with the Spike protein, in addition to positive results in the ADMET-TOX profile.

Conclusion: These findings indicate the potential of these compounds and point to the need for in vivo and in vitro studies to validate their antiviral efficacy as therapeutic agents against SARS-COV-2.
Effect of Putri Malu (Mimosa pudica Linn) Leaf Extract as an Inhibitor of Vibrio cholerae Growth
Authors: Pohan Dame Joyce , Yang John Jackson
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is famous for its diversity of plant sources that are beneficial for health, including the Putri Malu plant (Mimosa pudica Linn). Putri Malu leaves contain compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, which are antibacterial. This research aims to determine the effect of Putri Malu leaves ethanol extract as an inhibitor against Vibrio cholerae. This research is experimental in vivo using the Kirby-Baurer disk diffusion method. The Putri Malu leaf extract concentrations used were 100 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 25 mg/ml, 12.5 mg/ml, 6.25 mg/ml, 3.125 mg/ml, and 1.5625 mg/ml. The antibiotic tetracycline 30 mcg was used as a positive control, and distilled water was used as a negative control. The average diameter of the Vibrio cholerae inhibition zone was 21.00 mm and 0 mm for the positive control and negative control, respectively. The average diameter of the bacterial inhibition zone for Putri Malu leaf extract was 2.36 mm, 1.26 mm, 0.96 mm, 1.30 mm, 0.80 mm, 0.60 mm, and 0.36 mm, respectively. Based on the data, it can be concluded that Putri Malu leaf extract is less effective in inhibiting Vibrio cholerae growth.
Religious Affiliation's Influence on How Veterinary Students and Scientist’s View Bioethical Concerns
Authors: Choudhary Rahul , Gautam
Published: January 2024

Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians are concerned with bioethical issues. The need for high animal production efficiency has been satisfied with the aid of biotechnological production systems. But it's believed that these are jeopardizing welfare and posing moral and ethical dilemmas, especially for vets. In light of the paucity of information on this topic, a survey was conducted to ascertain scientists' and students' opinions regarding animal ethics at the Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana. Random selection was used to select the scientists and students in the sample. The perception—which was defined as a positive or negative tendency toward acceptance of cloning, xenotransplantation, animal rights, stem cell research, and factory farming—was measured using a questionnaire. It was clear from the average response score that respondents' opinions on scientific advancements were unbiased. Researchers found that respondents' average response score indicated a neutral opinion regarding scientific advancements, with scientists being much more accepting than students. Religion does not seem to have a significant influence on perception about bioethical matters. It is further supported by the fact that there is little variation in the respondents' opinions that cultural and traditional values, as well as veterinary education, play a role. It is stated that further research into the factors related to perception is necessary.
Impact of Veterinary Education on Ethical Issue Perception
Authors: Choudhary Rahul , Gautam
Published: January 2024

Animal welfare advocates and veterinarians are concerned with ethical animal issues. High animal production efficiency has been met thanks to biotechnological production systems. On the other hand, it is believed that these are putting welfare at risk and posing moral and ethical dilemmas, especially for veterinarians. The Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana conducted a study to find out how scientists and students felt about animal ethical issues because there was a lack of knowledge on this topic. A total sample of 170 scientists and students were selected at random. The perception was measured with a questionnaire and was defined as an inclination toward acceptance of factory farming, animal rights, cloning, xenotransplantation, and stem cell research, either positively or negatively. The mean score of the responses indicated that the participants held an unbiased view regarding scientific progress. The average response score revealed that respondents had a neutral opinion about scientific advancements, Scientists' acceptance of animal ethics is far greater than students'.  Veterinary education seems to have a major influence on perception. The assertion that cultural and traditional values have an influence is further supported by the fact that there is little variation in the respondents' opinions. It is suggested that additional research be done on the factors related to perception.
Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Cervical Mucus in Repeat Breeder Crossbred Cows Following Ceftiofur Therapy
Authors: Chaudhary Harshad , Keshav  , Jadav Ravindra , Kalaswa Sachin , Solanki Vipul , Sharma Vinod Kumar
Published: January 2024

The present study was carried out to investigate physio-biochemical attributes of cervical mucus following treatment of repeat breeder crossbred cows (HF×K) with ceftiofur crystalline free acid @ 6.6 mg/kg body weight administer separately in two groups of cows through intramuscular (Group-I) and subcutaneous route (Group-II). Each group included 15 repeat breeder cows whose selection was random and based on history of conception failure, gyneco-clinical observation of genitalia and number of artificial insemination per conception. The findings envisaged higher percentage of thick consistency (53.33%) and cloudy colored cervical mucus (93.33%) which returned to their normal characteristics of thin and clear type at post-treatment oestrus in both groups (60.00 and 80.00 %, Group-I; 66.67 and 93.33%, Group-II). The calcium and inorganic phosphorus contents of cervical mucus were significantly higher (p<0.05) at post-treatment oestrus in repeat breeders of Group-I and II whereas total cholesterol declined following treatment (24.05±1.85 and 23.45±1.91 mg/dl) then pre-treatment values (31.12±2.68 and 35.40±4.74 mg/dl) in two groups of repeaters but difference was significant only in Group-I. On the other hand, cervical mucus concentration of sodium, potassium and acid phosphates decreased while total lipids and alkaline phosphatase increased non-significantly at post-treatment oestrus in repeat breeder cows of both groups.

It is concluded from the finding that ceftiofur therapy of repeat breeder cows was beneficial to restore normalcy of physio-biochemical properties of cervical mucus in both groups.
Integration of SCOR Model and AHP to Measure the Shipyard Supply Chain Performance: A Case Study
Authors: Tutuhatunewa Alfredo , Maitimu Nil Edwin , Hukunala Lely Marlen
Published: January 2024

A shipyard is an industry engaged in the construction or repair of ships. A shipyard's ability to complete its production depends on the supply chain. Its suppliers supply all the equipment and materials needed for shipbuilding and maintenance. The shipbuilding sector's supply chain's performance level must be measured to determine how well the existing process flow works. The research was conducted at the PT Dock and a shipyard company in Maluku, Indonesia. The measurement integrates the SCOR and AHP models to determine the existing supply chain performance. The data are collected through questionnaires and from the company archives. The study's findings demonstrate how simple it is to integrate the SCOR model with AHP to assess the shipbuilding sector's supply chain performance. The research proposes 21 KPIs. Those KPIs are constructed from literature studies and interviews with shipyard management. One of the AHP findings in this study states that the most important phase in the shipbuilding industry's supply chain is planning.
Two-Machine Flow Shop Batch Scheduling Model to Minimize Total Actual Flow Time
Authors: Yusriski Rinto , Nasution Andri Rachmat Kumalasian , Lukas Lukas , Wijayanti Linda , Octaviani Sandra
Published: January 2024

This study introduces a scheduling model for a two-machine flow shop batch system to minimize the actual flow time. In this system, two machines are responsible for processing raw materials and producing finished products, with a single bottleneck machine. The entity overseeing the manufacturing process organizes demand units into batches, ensures the accurate and timely arrival of raw materials, and delivers all finished products punctually to meet an expected due date. The study addresses crucial challenges, including determining the optimal number of batches, sizes, and sequences to achieve the specified objective. The analysis adopted an algorithm grounded in the Lagrange relaxation method to tackle these challenges. Moreover, the algorithm is operated by identifying the bottleneck machine as a scheduling reference and determining the appropriate number of batches and sizes. The analysis showed the efficacy of the developed algorithm by using Johnson's rule for making batch sequence decisions through numerical experiments conducted across 1000 cases. The results showed a 1.44% to 4.43% improvement in efficiency compared to previous research, accompanied by a 2–8 times reduction in computational time.