bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Updated Positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Matters of Qualification of Environmental Crimes
Authors: Zabavko Roman
Published: May 2024

Analysis of the positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on the qualification of environmental crimes, set out in the updated guidelines, makes it possible to determine the main directions of law enforcement practice in this area. They allow us to determine the main directions of law enforcement practice in the field of combating environmental crimes. It has been established that the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation correctly perceives the criticism of the scientific community and actively implements the advanced positions of the doctrine of criminal law into guiding explanations, promptly studies and generalizes the emerging law enforcement practice for more effective protection of public relations related to the environment. It is noted that approaches have been developed relating to the legal assessment of a socially dangerous act constituting illegal logging of forest plantations, criteria for the legality and illegality of logging activities (in terms of the grounds for logging activities), assessment of damage from illegal hunting, and the differentiation of Art. 260 and 1911 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, confiscation of funds and instruments for committing environmental crimes, etc. Separately, the changed approaches to determining the subject of illegal logging of forest plantations are considered, to which the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation includes forests on agricultural lands, about which there were previously different legal positions. There is a fairly consistent practice of using confiscation of property, which, on the one hand, makes it possible to deprive the guilty of the opportunity to reoffend and complements the punitive effect of punishment, but on the other hand does not contradict the principles of justice and legality. The main conclusion was made that criminal policy in the field of environmental protection as a whole has the right vector of development, and the adopted changes and additions to the guidelines are well justified, timely and contribute to the optimization of law enforcement activities.
Genesis of the Russian Financial System and Ways of Its Transformation: Soviet and Modern Periods
Authors: Bubnov Vyacheslav
Published: May 2024

The financial system is derived from the economic model of society. The purpose of our research is to develop the scientific foundations of the genesis of the Russian financial system, allowing us to determine the conditions, causes, factors and elements that can form scientific and practical proposals for its further development, taking into account the current political and economic situation. The Russian financial system has gone through several stages of development: catch-up development finance, war communism finance, new economic policy finance, Soviet finance, neoliberal and globalist finance, national finance. At each of these stages, fundamental changes occurred both in the financial system itself and in its elements. In theory and practice, there is high theoretical, methodological and methodological uncertainty regarding the elements of the financial system. In this context, their study from a historical perspective is relevant. It is proposed to highlight the following main elements: national currency, payment system, monetary relations, tax system, banking system, insurance system, mortgage system, public finance, securities market, mutual investment funds and non-state pension funds, exchange trading, existence of relationships with international finance. The research methodology is based on a theoretical analysis of the basic scientific principles of the formation of the financial system and its elements. The information and empirical basis for the study were scientific research, statistical data, and analytical reviews. The object of observation is the Russian financial system for the period 1928 to the present. The scientific novelty lies in the formation of the author's conceptual approach to the financial system and its elements, and the imperatives for the emergence of economic problems caused by the underdevelopment of the financial system are identified. The study showed the need to further improve the elements of the financial system to ensure economic growth and development.
А Study of Some Aspects of Water Transportation as an Experience for the Development of Cruise Tourism in Baikal
Authors: Rzhepka Elina , Novichkova Tatyana
Published: May 2024

In this article some aspects of water transportation in Russia in general and in Baikal region in particular are considered. The vast water resources of the country, including river, lake, sea and ocean opportunities are designed not only for regular cargo and passenger flights, but also have inexhaustible potential for tourist development. Cruise tourism development implies not only the creation of routes and destinations for tour companies, but also berthing facilities and engineering infrastructure. On the initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation the work on creation of the tourist scheme of territorial-spatial planning of the macro-territory «Baikal» including 2 subjects — the Republic of Buryatia and Irkutsk region — has begun. Only their active interaction can lead to the ecological and effective development of cruise tourism in the region. This paper provides a comparative analysis of cruise routes in Russia, analyzed the data of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
Public Lecture: Explore the Frontiers of Safeguarding Research Participants with the Application of Research Ethics Principles – Proceedings Report
Authors:   Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf),   University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Published: May 2024

Professor Hans van Delden, who is the former President of the Council of International Organisations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS), brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the event. His insights into the latest CIOMS Guidelines will offer participants a unique opportunity to learn from a distinguished figure in the field of medical ethics. The public lecture will explore the frontiers of safeguarding research participants, using the latest CIOMS Guidelines.
WATER PRODUCTION FOR AWARE (Organic Contaminants) v1
Authors: Manaia Celia
Published: May 2024

The protocol summarises the procedures used for analytical control. The protocol describes the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the optimization of advanced tertiary treatment of water, based on a comprehensive quality and risk assessment.
Capturing and Processing Slaking Images With a Multi-Well Plate v3
Authors: Phillips Claire , E Meadows III Robert , Casanova Joaquin , Emmett Bryan
Published: May 2024

This describes a process to measure soil wet aggregate stability through slaking, or rapid immersion it water. It uses a multi-well plate to process many aggregates at one time. Air dry, pea-sized aggregates (3-10 mm) are submerged in water and time lapse images are collected with a web cam to measure their dispersion (slaking) over 10 minutes. Image-J software is used to measure the projected area of the aggregates over time. Python code is also provided to automate image analysis. Slaking index is calculated from the change in projected area of the aggregates. This protocol accompanies a manuscript Phillips et al. submitted to Soil Science Society of America Journal (July 2023)
Nebuloni, F. & Do, Q. B. et al. (2024) A fluid-walled microfluidic platform for human neuron microcircuits and directed axotomy v2
Authors: Nebuloni Federico , Do Quyen , Wade-Martins Richard
Published: May 2024

This collection contains six protocols detailing methods used in Nebuloni, F. & Do, Q. B.et al. (2024) A fluid-walled microfluidic platform for human neuron microcircuits and directed axotomy.
IRIS Software Protocol v2
Authors: Zilli Leonardo , Andreose Erica , Di Marzo Salvatore
Published: May 2024

This project aims to investigates the discoverability of University of Bologna's scholarly output within OpenCitations Meta, a platform that stores and delivers bibliographic metadata for alle the publications involved in OpenCitations Index which contains recording citations allowing the user to visualize all of the citation links between a document and another. Specifically, this project aims to analyze the coverage of University of Bologna's publications within the OpenCitations Meta, particularly those deposited in the IRIS institutional repository. Various publication types are observed to discern patterns in representation. Utilizing OpenCitations data, the citation impact of these IRIS publications is quantified, encompassing both the citations they receive and those they provide. Additionally, the study delves into the nature of citations, distinguishing between those involving publications within IRIS and those referencing external sources. The study unveils the citation impact of IRIS publications, clarifying their influence within the scholarly community. By dissecting citations, the research also delineates the interplay between internal and external citations, providing a deeper understanding of the institution's scholarly ecosystem. The methodology used will be all compliant to the core values of Open Science, the data and the software used will all be made available to allow the user to replicate, reproduce and validate the conclusions drawn by the end results of the project, that will hold significance for researchers and academic institutions, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering a deeper understanding of scholarly communication dynamics.
Processing of pediatric whole blood samples for single cell analysis v1
Authors: Gubbels Liam , Shanthikumar Shivanthan , R Neeland Melanie
Published: May 2024

This protocol describes the collection, processing, and cryopreservation of whole blood samples for downstream single-cell analysis.
Omani Student’s Awareness and Application of Reading Strategies in the IELTS-Based Reading Exams
Authors: Chinnathambi Kodhandaraman , Anandan Latha , Dalangbayan Nancy
Published: May 2024

Students who know the exam format and the reading strategies of the IELTS or IELTS-based reading exams are at an advantage. They can quickly locate answers that are not explicitly stated in complex texts. Consequently, they get good scores, which help students secure a place in higher education. According to the British Council report, Omani students score below Band 5 in IELTS reading exams. Similarly, not many Omani students score high in the IELTS-based reading exams at the branches of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Oman. Hence, this study seeks to answer the research questions of whether Omani students studying at level four are aware of the reading exam format and apply general and task-based reading strategies in the IELTS-based reading exams. The study adopted a quantitative research method, and data was collected from students (N=78) studying at level four in the preparatory studies center of UTAS-Ibra. This study is significant because it has implications for students, teachers, and policy-makers. The study findings confirm that students are aware of the exam format and apply general and task-based reading strategies in the IELTS-based reading exams.
Case Study of Innovative Second Language Learning Activities for Saudi Women Undergraduates Learning English
Authors: Shaalan Danya
Published: May 2024

Gardner described second language (L2) instrumental motivation, where the learning goal is practical application, and Dörnyei described L2 motivation based on the learner’s vision of their future, ideal L2 self. In the Arabic-speaking Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Vision 2030, a new countrywide strategic plan, emphasizes English mastery for business and provides new vocational avenues for women. KSA women now have instrumental L2 motivation for occupational purposes but lack models on which to base their future ideal L2 selves. While they face additional barriers to L2 acquisition due to an ineffective L2 learning environment (L2LE), and societal features that dissuade Saudis from interacting with each other in English, educational technology such as the Padlet could be used to surmount those obstacles. This case study presents an innovative, student-centered use of Padlet to teach speaking strategies (SSs) to an L2 female KSA higher education class while avoiding direct L2 dialogue and maintaining L2 motivation (n = 33). Students were provided an instructor-led lesson and offered the choice of either using the Padlet or doing a similar individual audio activity. Thirty students participated in five SS lessons, and by the third lesson, Padlet was the activity of choice, with 97%, 83% and 77%, choosing it over the audio activity for lessons three through five, respectively. Qualitative responses consistently supported that the Padlet was successful at increasing student-centered collaborative applied peer learning in this female KSA higher education classroom without requiring direct interaction in the L2, and keeping L2 motivation levels high.
Exploring Engagement and Efficacy in Secondary English Education in China: A Problem-Based Social Constructivism Approach
Authors: Wang Qian , Ge Shigang , Yahya Amira Najiha , Khalid Norfaezah Md. , Li Jing
Published: May 2024

The English learning environment, both online and offline, can be improved through the implementation of effective pedagogical approaches. In response to secondary education needs, it is critical to establish comparable curriculum paradigms that address the knowledge acquisition gap and psychometric variation. This study aims to promote student engagement and self-efficacy in English education by implementing a problem-based learning (PBL) approach integrated with social constructivism (SC). A t-test and a correlation test were used in a single-group quasi-experiment with 45 participants. The results of paired samples t-tests show a significant difference in engagement (M = 4.78, SD = 2.95, p = .001, p < .05) and self-efficacy (M = 6.49, SD = 16.59, p = .01). Admittedly, both cognitive engagement and social engagement enhance grammatical and textual competence efficacy dramatically, leading to a spectacular improvement. After controlling for the pre-test, a correlation between engagement and efficacy remains significant (r (43) = -0.40, p = .01). In conclusion, the combination of PBL with SC education has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in facilitating English language learning, meeting the needs of secondary education teenagers, whether in a physical classroom or engaging through online platforms.
Preservation of Tolaki Mekongga Language Through Merdeka Curriculum-Based Local Subject Teaching Modules
Authors: Halil Nur Ihsan , Arafah Burhanuddin , Saputra I Gede Purwana Edi , Hasyim Ray Suryadi , Sarmadan  , Takwa  , Karma Rudi
Published: May 2024

To expedite the implementation of the "Merdeka Curriculum," the government of North Kolaka District has established a policy regarding the subject of local language to show the identity of the Tolaki Mekongga community. However, this policy has not yet been realized in the form of teaching modules, particularly at the elementary school level. This research aims to create a teaching module based on the "Merdeka Curriculum" that accommodates the learning of the Tolaki Mekongga language at the elementary school level in North Kolaka District, Province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. This study employs a developmental research approach using the ASSURE model. This study's trial subjects (users) are teachers and students from SDN 3 Lambai, SDN 5 Kodeoha, and SDN 8 Kodeoha in North Kolaka District. Data were collected through expert validation and user trial questionnaires (teachers and students). The data of the research were processed and analyzed descriptively. The validation test results scored 83%, meeting the validity and suitability criteria. The user trial results (teachers and students) gained a score of 85%, meeting the practicality criteria. Therefore, the module resulting from this research is considered appropriate and practical for use in teaching the local subject of the Tolaki Mekongga language at the elementary school level in North Kolaka District.
Traductología y pedagogía crítica para la ciudadanía global en la educación superior del Caribe anglófono contemporáneo
Authors:   Universidad de las Indias Occidentales, Craig Ian
Published: May 2024

En este artículo se explora cómo los conceptos de interrelación cultural empleados en los Estudios de Traducción Literaria del Caribe y en la Educación Crítica para la Ciudadanía Global ponen en entredicho los conceptos que subyacen el discurso gerencialista de la internacionalización que hoy predomina en el Caribe anglófono y en otros sistemas de educación superior. Se recurre a la obra de Édouard Glissant, en particular, para ejemplificar el potencial del pensamiento caribeño para generar ricas formas de interrelación que asumen el carácter inherentemente problemático de las interacciones interculturales. Los flujos de traducción literaria entre el Caribe anglófono y Cuba se invocan como posibles focos de desarrollo pedagógico e investigativo en torno a las ideas discutidas.
La biblioteca del aficionado pobre: José Lezama Lima y la (de)formación por la lectura
Authors:   Universidad de California, Ramírez David
Published: May 2024

Las transformaciones culturales de América Latina y el Caribe durante la segunda década del siglo pasado sentaron las bases para la aparición de un nuevo tipo de lector: el aficionado pobre. Sostener que José Lezama Lima —uno de los autores más librescos de toda la literatura— es un lector aficionado puede causar sorpresa. Sin embargo, uno de los rasgos más destacados de su formación intelectual parece justificar esta premisa. Al igual que el aficionado pobre descrito por Beatriz Sarlo en su estudio sobre la vida intelectual argentina en la década de 1920, Lezama se formó como lector gracias al éxito que tuvo la industria del libro económico en Hispanoamérica a partir de 1920. Si no hubiera sido por estos libros baratos, en su mayoría traducciones, ¿de qué otra forma habría podido Lezama, desde La Habana y con un salario que nunca dejó de ser exiguo, llegar a formar una biblioteca de más de 10 mil volúmenes? ¿Cómo habría podido acumular y digerir un patrimonio cultural tan vasto? El objetivo de este artículo es mostrar que existe una relación entre el proyecto intelectual de Lezama y la formación de su biblioteca personal. En particular, me interesa mostrar cómo esa vocación por la desmesura que caracteriza su obra es anticipada por los también desmesurados programas editoriales y de traducción de editoriales económicas como Tor, Espasa-Calpe, Losada o Ercilla.
El Caribe se traduce: la traducción como praxis descolonial en las revistas Tropiques, Bim y Casa de las Américas
Authors:   Universidad York, Guzmán María Constanza
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo es un estudio de la práctica traductora de tres revistas culturales del Caribe que ejercieron una influencia importante en la historia intelectual del siglo XX: Tropiques, Bim y Casa de las Américas. La descripción de la práctica, de naturaleza comparativa, contempla la visión editorial de cada revista y la especificidad de la práctica traductora, en particular de la selección y origen de textos traducidos. El objetivo crítico es partir de la traducción como parte fundamental de la praxis narrativa de las revistas para establecer la relación entre la producción intelectual y la llamada matriz colonial, reflexionar sobre la traducción en el marco de la práctica editorial y sobre la realización de su potencial descolonizador, y esbozar la imagen del Caribe que se desprende de su tejido discursivo.
Frankétienne de antología, Frankétienne. Juan Duchesne-Winter (Prólogo), Rodney Saint-Éloi (prefacio a la versión en francés), Gertrude Martin Laprade y Mónica María del Valle (Traductoras), Lasirén Editora, Bogotá, 2016, 179 pp.
Authors:   Universidad de los Andes, Castro Ramírez Luis Carlos
Published: May 2024

Frankétienne de antologíanos sitúa ante el primer libro publicado de Lasirén Editora y la segunda obra llevada al español del escritor haitiano, Jean Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne D’Argent o simplemente Frankétienne, nombre bajo el que empezaría a firmar sus textos a partir de 1972. Previa a la antología había sido traducida su novela Mûr à créver(1968), cuyo título en español fue A punto de reventar(2008), y en la cual se narra la historia de Raynard y Paulin, dos jóvenes que han de enfrentarse y confrontar sus sueños dentro de una sociedad que se revela ostensiblemente adversa.
Di Likl Prins, A. de Saint-Exupéry, Tamirand Nnena De Lisser (Traductora), atelierZed (imprenta), Lausanne, 2016, 89 pp.
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Jay-Pang Somerson Ruby
Published: May 2024

En el año 2016 sale la publicación de El Principitotraducida al jumieka taak(Jamaican patua o Jamaican creole). Trabajo puesto en marcha por Jean-Philippe Goldman, investigador en el Departamento de Lingüística de la Universidad de Genf y llevado a término por la Fundación Jean-Marc Probst, que promueve traducciones y publicaciones de esta obra universal. La tarea más laboriosa, traducir El Principitoal idioma jumieka taak, la asumió Tamirand Nnena De Lisser.
Presentación: Hacia una traductología feminista transnacional
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Montoya Arango Paula Andrea
Published: May 2024

Mutatis Mutandis. Revista Latinoamericana de Tra-ducción presenta a toda la comunidad académica del área de la traducción y la traductología un número dedicado al feminismo transnacional. Esta propuesta teórico-crítica abre vías para diversificar la investigación en traducción, en particular, en las líneas de trabajo donde se en-cuentran la traducción y los estudios feministas; sin embargo, su alcance puede extenderse a las diversas prácticas y perspectivas teóricas de la traductología actual. Este enfoque teórico per-mite realizar una reflexión profunda sobre el rol político de la traducción y su impacto en el contexto desde temáticas como la diversidad, la pluralidad y la justicia social.
Reseña: Traducción intercultural y boom de los 60. Pantaleón y las visitadoras, María Luisa Rodríguez Muñoz, Madrid, Editorial Sindéresis, 2019, 256 pp. isbn: 978-84-16262-96-0
Authors:   Universidad de Granada, Expósito Castro Carmen
Published: May 2024

El aspecto de la interculturalidad en traducción sigue siendo un tema de reflexión en toda la comunidad científica, puesto que la cultura debe trasvasarse en cualquier ámbito de traducción y entre cualquier par de lenguas. Mucho se ha escrito al respecto, pero me atrevo a afirmar que no todo está dicho, ya que cada contexto podría implicar, en sí mismo, un único análisis traductológico. La obra de María Luisa Rodríguez Muñoz, delimitada al campo de la traducción literaria y al par de lenguas español-inglés, es una perfecta oportunidad de aprendizaje para los lectores. La investigación que lleva a cabo la autora se centra en la traducción al inglés de la novela de Mario Vargas Llosa, Pantaleón y las visitadoras, traducida Captain Pantoja and the Special Service, y concretamente, en el factor intercultural inherente.
Reseña del libro: De la hipótesis a la tesis en traducción e interpretación, Antonio Bueno García, Jana Králová, Pedro Mogorrón Huerta (Eds.)
Authors:   Universidad Carolina, Strnadová Karolína
Published: May 2024

Compartir ideas, experiencias, opiniones, logros y fracasos de una investigación puede resultar el instrumento más fructífero que ayude a los académicos noveles a avanzar en sus proyectos de investigación. La publicación titulada De la hipótesis a la tesis en traducción e interpretación ofrece el espacio para participar en el diálogo sobre las investigaciones traductológicas las cuales actualmente llevan a cabo los doctorandos de diversas universidades, sobre todo del mundo hispanófono. De esta manera, nos encontramos ante un compendio de proyectos académicos en distintas etapas del camino entre la hipótesis y la tesis, cuyo objetivo es convertirse, dentro de unos años, en las tesis doctorales finalizadas. Al lector se le ofrece un panorama general del interés académico internacional, que sondea la dirección de la traductología actual y realza su carácter interdisciplinario y progresivo.
THEORIES OF THE EARTH AND ‘PLUTONISM’ IN THE INTRODUZIONE ALLA GEOLOGIA BY THE ITALIAN GEOLOGIST SCIPIONE BREISLAK (1811)
Authors: CANDELA ANDREA
Published: May 2024

Scipione Breislak may be considered as one of the most renowned Italian ‘Plutonists’ at the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth centuries. In the 1790s, he was a professor of Physics at the Military Academy of Nunziatella in Naples, where he also devoted himself to the study of Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields. Thus, he acquainted himself with volcanic phenomena. Breislak's works about the volcanic fields of Campania (Southern Italy) disclosed how Torbern Olof Bergman's theories and Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier's chemistry had affected his belief in the idea that volcanic eruptions were triggered by ignition of petroleum deposits. After a voluntary exile in France, owing to the downfall of the Roman Republic, Breislak returned to Italy and settled in Milan, where he was appointed as an Inspector of Gunpowder in 1802. Due to his new administrative duties, he had the opportunity to continue studying mineralogy and geology, focusing primarily on the stratigraphy of Lombardy and of the Alps. During the ‘Milanese period’, he published the Introduzione alla geologia (Introduction to geology, 1811), which may be regarded as the first Italian handbook about the ‘new’ science of Geology. In the monograph, he also drew on Huttonian ideas in order to describe the lithostratigraphic features of crystalline rocks. Without neglecting Breislak's volcanological hypotheses, this paper aims to analyze the influence that nineteenth-century Plutonist (Huttonian) geological theories had on the Earth's history that he depicted in the Introduzione alla geologia. The influence of Plutonism—a term that Richard Kirwan introduced to define James Hutton's geological system—may also be recognized in Breislak's rejection of transition rocks. Indeed, according to him: “nature does not make passages or transitions, and each of its products has a specific and particular way to exist” (Breislak 1811, volume 1, pp. 308–309).
THE GEOLOGICAL TRAVELS OF ACHILLE DE ZIGNO IN THE DOLOMITES DURING THE SPRING OF 1846
Authors: ROGHI GUIDO
Published: May 2024

The nobleman Achille De Zigno (1813–1892) was an Italian geologist and naturalist who studied the geological and paleontological features of the Veneto and Tirol regions. His field notes were accompanied by a great number of extremely detailed drawings. His eight notebooks were written between 1841 and 1890, starting when he was 28 until shortly before his death in 1892. He sketched mountain sections, maps, geological outcrops, and he made ink drawings of fossils together with archeological and landscape views. The most impressive features in De Zigno's notebooks are the illustrations of a great number of ‘strati’. These testify to the great effort he made to understand the age and stratigraphic order of the main geological sections in the mountains which he visited.

In the spring of 1846, De Zigno crossed the already renowned Dolomites and described in detail in his notebooks the geology of the area, providing a state-of-the-art account of the geological kowledge of the Dolomites during the mid-nineteenth century. Using a geological map prepared by Leopold von Buch, De Zigno travelled from Auer (Ora) to Bozen (Bolzano), walking through all the western Dolomites, including a site in the village of Predazzo. The former locality, described by Giuseppe Marzari Pencati in 1819, was renowned for its rock layer sequence which contradicted neptunism, a dominant stratigraphic theory of the early 19th century. De Zigno, in sketching the ‘Stratified rocks’ underlying the so-called ‘Primitive rocks’ that therefore were not placed at the base of the entire stratigraphic sequence, made a significant contribution to the history of geology of the Dolomites of that time.
Seismic Characterization of Subsurface Structures at Rock Valley, Nevada
Authors: Li David , Gao Kai , Chen Ting , Huang Lianjie , Swanson Erika , Snelson Catherine , Bodmer Miles , Zeiler Cleat , Turley Reagan
Published: May 2024

The Source Physics Experiment (SPE) aims at improving explosion monitoring techniques by investigating source characteristics of chemical explosions in geologic formations. One of the critical tasks in Rock Valley Direct Comparison (RV/DC), SPE phase III, is to prepare for the main experiment by characterizing the subsurface structures at the test site. Based on the seismic data acquired during an accelerated-weight-drop (AWD) seismic survey at Rock Valley, we first pick the P-wave first-arrival travel times and derive a P-wave velocity model using the adjoint-state first-arrival travel-time tomography. We then apply reverse-time migration to the processed seismic data and obtain high-resolution images of the subsurface structures along the two main survey lines. Our migration results show several reflectors corresponding to major geologic formation boundaries. We employ a multitask machine learning model to enhance the reverse-time migration images and identify faults from these images. We find that our automatically picked faults correlate well with the locations of known faults in the region in addition to many geologically undetected faults. Our subsurface characterization results refine our understanding of the geology in this region and provide valuable velocity and structural information for RV/DC geologic model building and fault identification.
E kolo ana nō ke ēwe i ke ēwe (The rootlet will creep toward the rootlets)
Authors: Marfil Sanoe Kinikela , Caceres Brandy Kalehua Kamohaliʻi , Carr LeReen Iko Aranaydo , Perreira Courtney Pualani , Kamālamalama Pūhala Kelly Peʻa
Published: May 2024

What is Hawaiian cultural identity? What does it mean to be Hawaiian? Out of the process of developing a curriculum for our Keiki Steps program at the Institute of Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) emerged these profound questions that form the foundation of all of the work that we do. Our Community-Based Inquiry focuses on understanding who we are and how that impacts the ways in which we teach our keiki (children), setting in motion a process that is transforming our understanding of ourselves, our history, and our culture, and changing the way we work with our earliest learners.
Visualizing Genocide: Indigenous Interventions in Art, Archives, and Museums
Authors: Greenwell-Scott Sarah
Published: May 2024

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Determination of Population Dynamics of Cicadellidae (Hemiptera) Species and Their Relationship with Climatic Parameters in Organic Cotton Fields in Hatay Province, Türkiye
Authors: Bozdoğan İbrahim Ersin , Demirel Nihat
Published: May 2024

In this study, population dynamics of leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) species in organic cotton-growing areas of Hatay province were investigated along with their associations with climatic parameters. Weekly sampling using a sweep net (100 sweep net/parcel) identified nine species within the Cicadellidae family. Among these, Asymmetrasca decedens (Paoli) and Empoasca decipiens (Paoli) displayed high population densities throughout the entire vegetation period of cotton, while Zyginidia sohrab (Zatchvakin), Psammotettix striatus (Linnaeus), Orosius orientalis (Matsumura), Anaceratagallia laevis (Ribaut), and Anaceratagallia sinuata (Mulsant & Rey) were present in both vegetative and reproductive phases of cotton, with Z. sohrab reaching significant population levels. Cicadulina bipunctella (Matsumura) and Balclutha hebe (Kirkaldy) were found only during the reproductive phase, yet they achieved considerably high populations. Correlation and regression analyses have shown a moderate to high level of positive correlation between the population development of five leafhopper species and various temperature (°C) parameters (r=0.578-0.790, p
Pemeriksaan Citra Mikroskop Menggunakan Graphical User Interface dengan Python pada Raspberry Pi
Authors: Hidayat Cahyadi A. , Muttaqin Muhammad , Algifari Muhammad H. , Ramadhani Uri A. , Faisal Amir , Siburian Marsudi , Rahman Yusuf A.
Published: May 2024

Pengamatan objek mikroskopis seperti bakteri, parasit, atau virus menggunakan mikroskop cahaya untuk tujuan diagnosis berbagai penyakit memerlukan ketelitian yang tinggi, sangat melelahkan, memerlukan waktu yang lama, serta subjektifitas pengamat juga cukup tinggi. Oleh karena itu, mikroskop digital, otomatis, portabel, dan compact dirancang berbasis komputer mini raspberry pi agar mengurangi kelelahan dan subjektivitas dalam pengamatan sampel berukuran mikroskopis dalam jumlah yang banyak. Untuk mendukung alat bantu tersebut, platform graphical user interface (GUI) dirancang menggunakan bahasa pemrograman python untuk memfasilitasi interaksi pengamat dan mikroskop digital, sehingga dapat menyimpan citra pengamatan sampel laboratorium dalam format digital dan dapat dilakukan operasi pengolahan citra maupun pengujian model Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) pada layar LCD berbasis raspbery pi. Pengujian penggunaan platform GUI, pengolahan citra, dan model CNN telah dilakukan pada raspberry pi melalui interaksi lewat layar LCD. Operasi pengolahan citra dan penghitungan jumlah objek dengan nilai akurasi 56,21%, serta pengujian model CNN dengan nilai akurasi 98,76% dapat dieksekusi dengan baik pada platform GUI ini dengan waktu eksekusi selama 2-3 detik. Dengan dirancangnya platform GUI pada mikroskop digital berbasis komputer mini raspberry pi ini diharapkan dapat mempermudah tenaga kesehatan untuk menginterpretasi hasil pemeriksaan laboratorium dibandingkan dengan inspeksi manual sampel melalui penglihatan yang memerlukan ketelitian tinggi serta melelahkan sehingga ia dapat meningkatkan layanan kesehatan di berbagai daerah terpencil di Indonesia dan berkontribusi dalam penurunan dan eliminasi berbagai penyakit.
Uterine fibroids: a review
Authors: Arguelles-Castillo Cinthia N. , Pérez Juan A. Reyes , Rojas Yazmin Urbano , Flores Gerardo G. Montero , Menéndez Noe A. Juárez , Oca Luis M. Arenas Montes de , Maldonado Tonalmitl Arzola , Paredes David Sánchez , Navarro Carolina Tapia , Cruz Yoliztli Hernández , Hernández Erick Fernando , Durán-López Nalleli , Barrientos-Villegas Sofia , Valderrama-Treviño Alan I.
Published: May 2024

Myomatosis of large elements are benign tumors resulting from the growth of muscular and fibrous tissue, which can be embedded or adhered to the uterine wall and their classification varies between submucosal, intramural or subserous depending on the depth they reach. More frequently, symptomatic patients report the presence of abundant abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia and infertility. This pathology represents 40-60% of all hysterectomies, of the total, 30% in women of childbearing age. Different possible triggers of uterine fibroids have been described, which is why it is considered to be of multifactorial origin. Ultrasound is usually used frequently due to its high availability and low cost, this being the first diagnostic image of choice and the gold standard, through transvaginal ultrasound. The management of myomastomas entails a great social problem, since therapy seeks treatment methods that prevent the recurrence of the disease, and in case of satisfied parity, hysterectomy is the ideal option, but in those patients still of fertile age and with desire of pregnancy, less drastic procedures such as myomectomy will be carried out. Finally, some post-surgical complications have been discussed, among which the generation of adhesions due to the scarring resulting from the surgical intervention was described, which could generate infertility or greater difficulty in conceiving.
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a case-based review
Authors: Pore Gargee M. , Gorthi Brig S. P.
Published: May 2024

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection between radicular arteries and spinal venous plexus. This condition is relatively rare with annual incidence of five-ten cases per million. We present a case of a 62-year-old male with complaints of tingling in feet since six months and weakness in legs since 1 hour. Lower limb weakness progressed over a day to complete paralysis and bladder incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) spine showed a dural hypointensity over D6-D11 with abnormal vessels around spinal cord. Patient underwent spinal angiography which showed an intramedullary arteriovenous malformation causing compression. Arterial embolization was done within 24 hours from symptom onset and he ambulated within a week. AV malformations are a rare cause of compressive myelopathy presenting with acute paraplegia. Advances in endovascular techniques have made it possible to treat them early and prevent irreversible damage.
Empowering Individuals for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Role of Life Skills Development
Authors: Singh Shivani , Agarwal Shalini
Published: May 2024

Prioritizing a sustainable future is paramount in global energy planning and development. Sustainable development, per the Brundtland Report, involves meeting current needs while safeguarding the ability of future generations to meet their own. Life skills, as defined by WHO, encompass positive abilities that empower individuals to tackle life’s challenges effectively. This paper delves into the role of life skills in shaping a sustainable future, informed by a systematic review of pertinent studies. It underscores the importance of integrating economic, environmental, and social factors into decisionmaking for enduring economic and environmental stability. Given that human actions profoundly impact all systems, including the economy, environment, and society, the focus on life skills becomes pivotal in achieving sustainability. Life skills bridge the gap between capabilities and essential functioning, enhancing individuals’ capacity to meet contemporary societal expectations and address social, economic, and environmental issues. Ultimately, sustainable development hinges on human actions guided by life skills, highlighting their pivotal role in securing a sustainable future.
Impact of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Strain Counter Strain Technique on Individuals with Non-specific Neck Pain- A Prospective Comparative Study
Authors: Harsulkar Sunil , Kapur Karishma , Wayadande Aishwarya , Nair Vishagh , Bajantri Amruta , Kulkarni Amogh
Published: May 2024

Background: Neck pain is common and two common treatments for non-specific neck discomfort are Strain Counter Strain (SCS) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well MET and SCS work to treat non-specific neck pain. Methods: Sixty-two participants with non-specific. Neck discomfort was branched into two groups (A and B). Group “A” received MET with the SCS approach, while Group “B” received MET alongside traditional Physiotherapy. Interventions were administered three times a week for two weeks. Outcome measures such as the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Range of Motion ( ROM) were assessed before and after each session and at the beginning and end of both weeks. Result: Pain, neck disability index and cervical range of motion all significantly improved in both groups. After the intervention, one week later and two weeks later, both groups’ flexion and extension range of motion showed statistically significant improvements. At the end of the first or second week, there were no appreciable changes in the right-side lateral flexion, right-side rotation or left-side lateral flexion. Nonetheless, following one or two weeks of intervention, left-side rotation demonstrated a notable improvement. Conclusion: MET combined with SCS demonstrated superiority in reducing pain, alleviating cervical impairment and enhancing range of. motion of the cervical spine.
Association of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Population: A Narrative Review
Authors: Patel Isha , Yadav Arti , Swaroop Suchit
Published: May 2024

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is swiftly evolving into a prevailing liver condition on a global scale and within the United States, it stands as the primary contributor to chronic liver disease. Previously viewed as a Western disorder, obesity and NAFLD are gaining increased recognition within the Asian community. Notably, NAFLD has been observed to have strong associations with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Chronic Vascular Disease (CVD), and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
Human Health Associated with Occupations Concerning Age and Sex
Authors: Reddy M. Nagabhushan , Ganesh A. , Vamsi B. Chandra , Kumar N. Ashok
Published: May 2024

On par with civilization, perception to their surroundings has been regularly altering the individual lives. Diseases and disorders associated with occupations in relation to age and sex were studied in a selected population of human individuals, dividing them into ‘10’ age groups. Clinical based case control study has been done to determine the occurrence of diseases and disorders in human individuals with different occupations in relation to age and sex. Male individuals with primary type and secondary type of occupations suffered more than that of business level and government and private sector. Female individuals with secondary type, business level and primary type suffered more than that of government and private sector. Age group (in years) 41-70 in male individuals is more affected than 21-40 of primary type and also of secondary type. And in business level and government and private sector, age group 41-60 is more affected than 21-40 with greater significant values indicating p<0.05. Contrary to this in female individuals, age group 31-60 of primary type, 31-50 of secondary type and business level, 21-40 of government and private sector were affected more than age group 21-30, 61-70 of primary type, 21-30 of secondary type and 41-50 of government and private sector with greater significant values indicating p<0.05. Male individuals of age group 41-60 and female individuals of age group 31-60 are more vulnerable to occurrence of several diseases and disorders associated with the various occupations.
Awareness of Ergonomics in School Going Children of Rural Government Schools
Authors: Patil Pranjal , Jagtap Vaishali
Published: May 2024

Aim: This study aims to study the awareness of ergonomics in school-going children of rural government schools. Children experience various difficulties due to improper ergonomic setup and their habits. Musculoskeletal problems are highly prevalent in school children due to improper ergonomics. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine awareness of ergonomics in school-going children of rural government schools. Method: This was an observational study in which 110 school children of the age group 13 to 18 participated. According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample population was selected. The participants were then given a questionnaire and instructions on how to fill it out. The study was conducted using a self-made validated questionnaire for a duration of 6 months. Results: Out of 110 children, 9% of children have an excellent awareness of school ergonomics, 46% have good knowledge whereas 45% have poor knowledge. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the majority of children are aware of a few things regarding school ergonomics but not thorough about it. The rest of the children from rural government schools are completely unaware of ergonomics and its application in daily life. Also, most children agree with the need for conducting ergonomics awareness programs.
Awareness of the Importance of Lifestyle Modification on the Prevention of Gestational Complications in Preconception Care of Women
Authors: Bijle Marzia Aslam , Varadharajulu G.
Published: May 2024

Background: Preconception care mainly depends on minimising the risks faced before conception, collecting all possible information before conception, and using all sources to improve the reproductive health of pregnant women. Preconception is a great opportunity for early determination of any health risk and to optimise the health of implicit moms and protect the unborn foetus from any type of health risk as well as birth defect. This study presents the best scientific approach method for developing preconception intervention packages under different conditions. Objective: To determine the awareness of the importance of lifestyle modification in the prevention of gestational complications during the preconception period. Methods: This study was approved by the Ethical Committee and Protocol Committee (protocol no. 600/2022-2023). The subjects of this observational study were women who are primigravidae and reside in Karad, India. Using random sampling, 93 participants who were primigravidae were included. A questionnaire was distributed to individuals within the age range of 21 to 30 years, based on preconception care, lifestyle modification, family support and precautionary measures. Results: It was found that out of 91 participants, only 4.3% had excellent knowledge, 8.6% had very good knowledge, 27.96% had good knowledge, 53.76% had fair knowledge and 5.38% had poor education regarding preconception care. Conclusion: The awareness among women regarding the importance of lifestyle modification in the prevention of gestational complications during the preconception period was significantly lower.
Assessment of the Effect of Smoking on Cognition in Young Adults
Authors: Sandeep Doppalapudi , Kumar Chadalavada Aruna , Reshma Ramineni Sai , Vidyadhara Suryadevara
Published: May 2024

Smoking is an action in which the resultant smoke post-burning is breathed in to be gustated and released into the bloodstream. It causes many undesired effects in people. The main aim of the present investigation is to investigate the effect of smoking on cognition in young adults. For this, a questionnaire and some simple tests have been performed for the selected students. A total of 40 students were taken into study, out of which 20 were smokers and 20 were non-smokers. In the digit symbol substitution test, students were asked to draw a circle around even numbers and a triangle over odd numbers. In the digit vigilance test, the students were asked to cut off all 6 and 9 numbers. In the category fluency test, they were asked to list out the animal names in one minute. In attention switching task, a total of 30 slides were displayed and for each condition different sounding patterns should be made on the table. Smokers took more time to perform digit symbol substitution, digit vigilance and attention-switching tasks than non-smokers. Smokers could not write more animal names when compared to non-smokers. In all the tests, the number of errors performed by smokers is greater than that of non-smokers. This indicates reduced psychomotor and brain functioning in smokers when compared to non-smokers. All the results were statistically analyzed. Thus, from the current research, it was concluded that smoking in young adult students has declined cognitive functioning.