bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Limitations of using the DATASUS database as a primary source of data in surgical research: a scoping review
Authors: VIANA SOFIA WAGEMAKER , FALEIRO MATHEUS DANIEL , MENDES ANNA LUIZA FONTES , TORQUATO AMANDA CIPRIANO , TAVARES CLARA PEREIRA OLIVEIRA , FERES BRENDA , FERNANDEZ MIGUEL GODEIRO , SOBREIRA ITALLO ROMERO MARQUES , AQUINO CAROLINE MARQUES DE , ABIB SIMONE DE CAMPOS VIEIRA , BOTELHO FABIO
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: DATASUS is the Brazilian Public Unified Health System (SUS) department responsible for providing health data that are used as a primary source of data in several studies on surgery and surgical specialties although its main limitations have not been previously reviewed. The objective of this work is to synthesize information from studies on surgery that used DATASUS systems as a data source and to identify the main gaps in this platform. Methods: a scoping review was conducted according to the PRISMA-ScR method to identify papers on surgery, and other surgical specialties, that used the DATASUS platform as a primary data source. No restrictions were imposed regarding the type of study or year of publication. Grounded Theory was used to analyze the content of the articles. Results: 248 works were initially analyzed and 47 were included in the final analysis of this study. The original articles included were published between 2009 and 2022 and the majority (12.76%, n=6) were published in the Journal of the Brazilian College of Surgeons. Retrospective studies (40.43%, n=19) were the most common type of study found. Content analysis of the articles identified four predominant domains in the scientific literature about the limitations of using DATASUS in surgical research: lack of data, reliability, precision and data integration. Conclusion: the information systems available in DATASUS are the largest source of information about the SUS, but the scientific literature on the quality of data available in these systems remains scarce and studies aimed at measuring this metric are necessary.
Retenção de peso 12 meses pós-parto: associação com fatores sociodemográficos, gestacionais e puerperais
Authors: Carvalho Brenda da Cunha , Ferreira Larissa Bueno , Santos Tamires Nunes dos , Souza Rafaela Cristina Viera e , Santos Luana Caroline dos
Published: August 2023

Resumo Objetivos: investigar a associação entre fatores sociodemográficos, gestacionais/puerperais com a retenção de peso pós-parto (RPPP) após 12 meses em mulheres brasileiras em hospital universitário. Métodos: coorte prospectiva com puérperas recrutadas na maternidade do hospital universitário de uma metrópole brasileira. Na linha de base (n=260) foram coletadas informações sociodemográficas, antropométricas do binômio mãe-filho e dados relativos ao período gestacional. O padrão alimentar materno foi mensurado por meio do questionário de frequência alimentar e posteriormente determinado pela Análise de Componentes Principais. A RPPP foi classificada como risco para obesidade se ≥7,5Kg. Resultados: 75 mulheres continuaram no seguimento, com média de 28,4 anos de idade (IC95%= 27,0−29,7), 25,3% com RPPP excessiva, sendo em média 3,6 Kg (IC95%= 1,7−5,4). Maior ganho de peso gestacional (GPG) (β= 0,36; IC95%= 0,18–0,70) e menor idade materna (β= −0,41; IC95%= −0,92--0,22) foram preditores da RPPP (p≥0,001) (ajustado pela renda per capita, paridade, tipo de parto, número de consultas pré-natal, peso ao nascer do bebê, aleitamento materno e atividade física). Conclusão: evidenciou-se elevada ocorrência de RPPP excessiva, favorecida pelo maior GPG e menor idade materna. Aponta-se assim a importância do monitoramento da saúde da mulher durante o período reprodutivo, com orientações sobre modos de vida (alimentação e atividade física), para favorecer melhores desfechos para mãe-filho.
Organic and mineral fertilization determining the agronomic performance of sunflower cultivars and soil chemical attributes
Authors: Silva Weslian V. da , Taveira José H. da S. , Fernandes Patrick B. , Silva Patrícia C. , Costa Ana B. G. da , Costa Carolina M. , Giongo Pedro R. , Corioletti Níbia S. D. , Gurgel Antonio L. C.
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT This study aimed to verify the effect of the application of filter cake, via soil and in association with mineral fertilization, on sunflower cultivars (Helianthus annuus L.) and the chemical properties of the soil. The experimental design used was randomized blocks in a 3 × 2 factorial scheme with six replicates, totaling 36 experimental units. Three sunflower cultivars (Sany 66, Nusol 4140, and Nusol 4170) and two fertilization strategies (mineral fertilization with and without filter cake) were used. Resorting to the filter cake increased the oil concentration in Sany 66. Mineral fertilization did not significantly affect achene production, with mean values being 2561.58 kg ha-1. However, including filter cake resulted in a 21% increase in phosphorus (P) content in the 0-0.20 m soil layer in sunflower crops of the Nusol 4140 variety. Therefore, fertilization with filter cake, in combination with chemical fertilizers or alone, can be an effective strategy to increase soil P content and oil concentration in sunflower cultivation.
Non-destructive method for estimating chrysanthemum leaf area
Authors: Silva Toshik I. da , Ribeiro João E. da S. , Dias Marlon G. , Cruz Renata R. P. , Macêdo Larissa F. , Nóbrega Jackson S. , Sales Giuliana N. B. , Santos Erli P. dos , Costa Franciscleudo B. da , Grossi José A. S.
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora) is the second most produced and commercialized ornamental plant in the world. Measuring leaf area through non-destructive methods is fundamental for studies on its growth and production. The estimation of leaf area by linear dimensions of the leaves can be a strategy for this purpose. The objective of this study was to find allometric equations to estimate the leaf area of chrysanthemum. The linear, linear without intercept, quadratic, cubic, power, and exponential regression models were used for the analysis. The choice of equations was based on the highest coefficients of determination. The non-destructive method using allometric models has accuracy for estimating the leaf area (LA) of chrysanthemum from the product between leaf length (L) and leaf width (W). The LA of chrysanthemum can be estimated using the equation ŷ = 0.6611*LW0.9490 (L - leaf length; W - leaf width). This equation will allow researchers and producers to determine leaf area non-destructively.
Extraction technology of flavonoids from Angelica dahurica
Authors: Fan Fei , Lu Ning , Pu Shunchang , Ding Zhien
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT As a traditional Chinese medicine, Angelica dahurica has significant medicinal and nutritional value. To optimize the extraction of flavonoids from Angelica dahurica and enhance its medicinal value, this study was conducted to optimize the process using response surface methodology and investigated the effects of ultrasonication time, ethanol concentration, and solid-liquid ratio on the extraction rate of flavonoids in Angelica dahurica based on single-factor tests. The ultrasound-assisted extraction process can significantly improve the extraction rate of flavonoids in Angelica dahurica, and the flavonoids exhibit antioxidant capacities, which provides a practical basis for the extraction of active ingredients from Angelica dahurica.
Improved design and experiment of separating sieve for potato digger
Authors: Xie Shengshi , Lu Kai L. , Deng Wei G. , Wang Fang , Li Peng , Liu Guangyu
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT The original two-order separating sieve has a good potato-soil separating ability, but it causes significant damage to potatoes while ensuring a high potato detection rate, which in turn affects the working effectiveness of the potato digger. Thus, it is necessary to improve the design of the original swing separation sieve with a two-order sieve surface to one with a three-order sieve surface to solve the contradiction between the potato detection and potato damage. On this basis, the movement characteristics of potatoes and the separation performance of the new sieve were experimentally investigated. The experiment was conducted in a test field in Wuchuan County using a completely randomized design in a single-factor scheme with three factors and five levels, with five crank speeds (140, 150, 180, 210 and 225 rpm), five machine forward speeds (1.41, 1.51, 1.70, 1.89 and 2.21 km h-1) and five boom-connecting rod length combinations (250-350-1,030, 250-370-1,040, 270-370-1,050, 290-370-1,060 and 310-370-1,070 mm). Each experiment was repeated three times at each level, and the average value was taken as the final result. The experimental results demonstrate that the new three-order separation sieve can ensure a high potato detection rate while maintaining a low potato skin breakage rate.
Environmental, social and governance and the firm life cycle: evidence from the Brazilian market
Authors: Moreira Caritsa Scartaty , Araújo Jaqueline G. R. de , Silva Gilson Rodrigues da , Lucena Wenner Glaucio Lopes
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT The study analyzed the association between environmental, social and governance (ESG) and the life cycle stages of Brazilian publicly-traded companies listed on the B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3) from 2010 to 2020. It explores a theoretical gap regarding the relationship between the life cycle stages of companies and ESG initiatives in Brazil, an emerging country. The findings are relevant for understanding how the life cycle stages act as signals of the level of ESG actions of companies and how the market perceives these actions and their ability to create value. The research provides evidence that the fundamentals of the firm life cycle theory function as indicators for several organizational perspectives, including ESG practices. The sample consisted of 109 companies whose data were collected from Thomson Reuters® and analyzed using multiple regression. The model proposed by Dickinson (2011) was used to analyze the life cycle stages. It should be highlighted that the data were also analyzed using the fixed effect as an estimation of the econometric model, but there was a loss of statistical significance in the relationship found, possibly due to the sample selection performed in the unbalanced panel. Based on the sample analyzed and the econometric models used, the results indicate that companies in the birth and turbulence stages have lower levels of ESG practices, particularly in the environmental and social pillars, compared to companies in the maturity stage. The findings also show that ESG initiatives in the Brazilian capital market are associated with measures of companies’ profitability, liquidity, indebtedness, market value, and number of analysts. The research contributes to the analysis of the relationship between the adoption of ESG practices and the life cycle stages of companies in an emerging market, with implications for stakeholders regarding the targeting of resources to sustainable actions.
Near-fatal cocaine intoxication in an infant with thrombotic microangiopathy associated with multiple organ failure
Authors: Fuentes Alejandro Donoso , Rubio Gianfranco Tomarelli , Acuña Camila Ampuero , Rubio Franco Díaz , Milic Fernando Bracho , Troncoso Pamela Carrasco
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To report a pediatric case of drug-induced thrombotic microangiopathy caused by cocaine Case description: We report a nine-month-old patient who developed thrombotic microangiopathies after extreme cocaine intoxication, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome with hemodynamic dysfunction, anuric renal failure, liver failure, encephalopathy, and myocardial injury, corresponding phenotypically to thrombocytopenia-associated multiple organ failure. The patient received continuous venous hemofiltration and therapeutic plasma exchange, recovering satisfactorily. She was discharged after 30 days of hospitalization under the guidance of the childcare service, and was healthy after one year of follow-up. Toxicological samples confirmed high levels of cocaine and derivatives in blood, urine and hair. Comments: To our knowledge, this is the first reported pediatric case. There are particularities of cocaine intoxication pathophysiology that can trigger thrombotic microangiopathies because of vasoconstriction, direct endothelial injury, platelet activation, and increasing von Willebrand factor and fibrinogen levels. All of which results in a prothrombotic state, inflammatory dysregulation, and microvascular thrombi. The increasing use of cocaine, especially among young adults, puts children at high risk of toxicity, either by passive unintentional exposure, or abuse due to the increased availability in homes.
Violence at work: structural and intersectional dimensions
Authors: Vieira Carlos Eduardo Carrusca
Published: August 2023

Abstract Introduction: violence is a historical and sociocultural phenomenon that accompanies humanity since its origin. In work contexts, violence has been the object of renewed attention in recent decades due to the incidence of serious problems affecting workers, such as suicides, criminality, and mental and behavioral disorders. Objective: to discuss the structural and intersectional dimensions of work-related violence (WRV). Methods: a theoretical reflection based on scientific literature was carried out. Results: debates on intersectionality enable us to understand psychosocial risks as a result of workers’ interactions with intertwined social processes that refer to power structures, notably cross-cutting relations of class, “race,” and gender, without prejudice to the incorporation of other axes of social differentiation that matter to subjects and to the analysis of work. Conclusion: WRV cannot be properly understood and faced without the evaluation of its different dimensions, the articulations between them, its plural and intersectional manifestations, and its systemic character in the capitalist mode of production.
NO CORAÇÃO DO OFÍCIO: APRENDIZAGEM DA DOCÊNCIA E SENSIBILIDADE PEDAGÓGICA
Authors: Melo Kênia Abbadia de , Alves Wanderson Ferreira
Published: August 2023

RESUMO O artigo teve o objetivo de apresentar os resultados de uma pesquisa que buscou compreender a aprendizagem da profissão docente no momento inicial da formação profissional, particularmente no momento do estágio supervisionado obrigatório. Fundada no quadro teórico-metodológico da ergologia, a pesquisa buscou responder à seguinte questão: quais saberes e elementos os professores envolvidos na atividade de estágio supervisionado – os professores universitários e os professores de escolas – consideram importantes, devendo ser apropriados pelos estudantes estagiários? A investigação foi realizada no âmbito das turmas de estágio do curso de Pedagogia de duas universidades e permitiu revelar a complexidade do processo formativo situado na interface entre estagiários, professores das escolas e da universidade, como também levantar aspectos a serem reposicionados na formação inicial dos professores.
EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR EM TEMPOS DE DEVANEIO SOCIAL
Authors: Silva Matheus Bernardo
Published: August 2023

RESUMO Este artigo, de cunho teórico-bibliográfico, realiza uma análise crítica sobre a ênfase do conhecimento cotidiano no campo da educação escolar em detrimento do conhecimento historicamente sistematizado. Com base nos pressupostos da teoria pedagógica histórico-crítica, constata-se um movimento hegemônico que promulga aspectos pedagógicos que oportunizam a valorização do conhecimento cotidiano como importante condição para universalizar os interesses da classe dirigente, o que, por conseguinte, compactua com a formação de um indivíduo (aluno) em um status empírico. Em contraponto, apresentam-se apontamentos no sentido de a educação escolar contribuir para a formação dos membros da classe subalterna. Em outras palavras, em proveito de um indivíduo (aluno) em um status concreto.
O PAPEL DOS PARQUES DE CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA NO CRESCIMENTO DAS VENDAS DAS EMPRESAS PORTUGUESAS
Authors: Martins Júlio Paulo da Silva , Rodríguez-Gulías María Jesús , Rodeiro-Pazos David , Rios-Rodríguez Raul
Published: August 2023

RESUMO O papel dos parques de ciência e tecnologia (PCT) no desenvolvimento econômico, especialmente no crescimento de empresas, tem merecido particular atenção por parte das políticas públicas dos diferentes países. Porém, na literatura não existe consenso sobre se a localização nesses parques tem efeitos positivos no crescimento em vendas das empresas. O objetivo deste artigo é alargar a discussão acerca dos efeitos dos PCT, proporcionando novas evidências empíricas. Para isso, utilizamos uma amostra de 553 firmas portuguesas localizadas nessas infraestruturas e uma amostra de controle de idêntica dimensão. O método de emparelhamento utilizado é o Propensity Score Matching (PSM), e a análise é efetuada com recurso ao método generalizado dos momentos em dados em painel dinâmico. A análise empírica não permite provar qualquer efeito estatisticamente significativo da localização das firmas em PCT sobre o seu crescimento em vendas.
KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS AND AMBIDEXTROUS LEARNING: WHAT IS THE IMPACT ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE?
Authors: Li Xiaoli , Li Kun
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT Knowledge networks have become a critical factor in the development of innovation. However, most studies focus on the innovation benefits derived from network embedding, and there are fewer studies on firms’ knowledge networks from the perspective of feature attributes. This study analyzes the direct and interactive effects of knowledge diversity and the combination of knowledge potential on innovation performance. The research also explores how the complementarity of ambidextrous learning affects the relationship between knowledge networks and innovation performance. The empirical analysis is based on panel data from 116 firms in China’s automotive manufacturing industry from 2010-2018. The results processed by the fixed effects negative binomial regression model indicate that the combinatorial potential of knowledge has an inverted U-shaped relationship with firm innovation performance, and knowledge diversity has a positive effect on firm innovation performance. There is an interactive effect between knowledge combination potential and knowledge diversity, and their mutual coordination improves firm innovation performance. The complementarity of ambidextrous learning significantly and positively moderates the positive relationship between the combination potential of knowledge and firm innovation performance.
REDE DE CONHECIMENTO E APRENDIZAGEM AMBIDESTRA: QUAL É O IMPACTO NO DESEMPENHO DA INOVAÇÃO?
Authors: Li Xiaoli , Li Kun
Published: August 2023

RESUMO A rede de conhecimento tornou-se um fator crítico para o desenvolvimento da inovação. No entanto, a maioria dos estudos têm se concentrado nos benefícios da inovação derivados da incorporação de redes, mas há menos estudos sobre a rede de conhecimento da empresa do ponto de vista dos atributos de características. Este estudo visa analisar os efeitos diretos e interativos da diversidade de conhecimento e do potencial combinatório de conhecimento no desempenho da inovação, e como a complementaridade da aprendizagem ambidestra afeta a relação entre as redes de conhecimento e o desempenho da inovação. A análise empírica baseia-se em dados de painel de 116 empresas da indústria automobilística da China de 2010 a 2018. Os resultados processados pelo modelo de regressão binomial negativa de efeitos fixos indicam que o potencial combinatório de conhecimento tem uma relação invertida em forma de U com o desempenho da inovação empresarial, e a diversidade de conhecimento tem um efeito positivo no desempenho dessa inovação. Existe um efeito interativo entre o potencial combinatório do conhecimento e sua diversidade, sendo que a coordenação entre eles melhora o desempenho das empresas em matéria de inovação. A complementaridade da aprendizagem ambidestra modera positivamente e de maneira significativa a relação positiva entre o potencial combinatório de conhecimento e o desempenho da inovação empresarial.
Biosecurity assessment of commercial pig farms in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Authors: Marco Martin de , Miele Marcelo , Lopes Letícia dos Santos , Costa Paulo Mafra de Almeida , Jacob Jefferson de Santana , Zanella Janice Reis Ciacci
Published: August 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to develop an index of adequacy to minimum biosecurity conditions (IAB) to express the external biosecurity level of pig farms in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Pig farms of producers registered in the database of Companhia Integrada de Desenvolvimento Agrícola de Santa Catarina were sampled through an online questionnaire, with 76 questions on farm identification, production system, relationship with the agroindustry, herd size, and external biosecurity. One hundred questionnaires were answered by the farmers, showing the existence, partial existence, or absence of biosecurity practices, with scores of 1.0, 0.5, and 0.0, respectively, used to calculate the IAB of each farm. The farrow to weaning farms were grouped into three categories of production units (farrow to finishing, farrow to rearing, or farrow to weaning) and two of relationships with the production chain (integrated or independent). The investments necessary to achieve the ideal biosecurity practices were estimated. The farms with a low IAB (< 40%) represented 33% of the total, and the remaining 67% of the farms were classified with a medium or high index, evidencing a good external biosecurity. The IAB can be used to measure the biosecurity of pig farms and, based on their classification, to support the design of intervention plans.
Phenotyping methods and phenological stages to quantify the root system of common bean
Authors: Cerutti Paulo Henrique , Melo Rita Carolina de , Carbonari Luan Tiago dos Santos , Schwarzer Pedro Antonio , Guidolin Altamir Frederico , Coimbra Jefferson Luís Meirelles , Primieri Silmar
Published: August 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate root phenotyping methods and the ideal phenological stage to quantify the root system of fixed and segregating common bean populations, in order to select superior genotypes. The experiment was carried out in two municipalities in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and the treatments consisted of six genotypes, the Shovelomics and WinRHIZO root phenotyping methods, and the V4-4, R6, and R8 phenological stages. The simple lattice experimental design was used to evaluate the following variables: basal root angle, vertical root length, left and right horizontal root length, total root length, projected area, and root average volume and diameter. For all variables, there was a significant interaction between phenotyping methods and phenological stages, showing their influence on root system evaluation. The Shovelomics and WinRHIZO phenotyping methods are efficient in quantifying the root system of common bean plants and show specificity for phenological stages, regardless of the genotype. The quantification of the root system of fixed and segregating genotypes is analogous in both methods. The Shovelomics method is more efficient in evaluating the root system of common bean at the R8 stage, and the WinRHIZO method, at the R6 stage.
Variability among common bean lines for maximum dry matter accumulation in the grains
Authors: Miguel Júlio Augusto de Castro , Teixeira Rita de Kassia Siqueira , Abreu Ângela de Fátima Barbosa , Ramalho Magno Antônio Pato , Souza Elaine Aparecida de
Published: August 2023

Abstract The objective of this work was to verify if there is variability in the dry matter accumulation rate of grains of the carioca-type common bean, as well as to identify the success of selection for this trait and the best time for harvest. Sixteen lines with carioca-type grains were evaluated in three sowing seasons through samples of five plants obtained at regular intervals. A quadratic equation was used to estimate the number of days to obtain the maximum dry matter in the grains. A low variability was observed among the lines, discouraging selection for this trait. The ideal moment for harvesting is when 100% of the grains present the typical stripes of carioca common bean, which may vary among and within pods of the same plant. If the harvest is carried out before complete physiological maturation is reached, the dry matter in the grains decreases, on average, 2.75% per day.
Os bebês na sala do berçário: diferentes trajetórias no espaço
Authors: Oliveira Virgínia Souza , Marques Rafaela Ferreira , Neves Vanessa Ferraz Almeida
Published: August 2023

Resumo Este artigo teve por objetivo analisar como dois bebês, com idades entre dez e doze meses, exploraram o espaço de uma sala de berçário durante seu processo de inserção em uma Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil (EMEI) de Belo Horizonte. No tempo de permanência em campo, durante o ano letivo de 2017, utilizaram-se os seguintes instrumentos de pesquisa: observação participante, videogravações e anotações em diários de campo. A etnografia em educação, em diálogo com a psicologia histórico-cultural e com a teoria da produção do espaço de Henri Lefebvre, possibilitou perceber o/a bebê em um espaço que é produto e produção de tal pessoa. Os/as bebês vivenciaram e exploraram o espaço do berçário, durante seu processo de inserção na creche, de maneiras distintas: (i) por meio do olhar, (ii) do caminhar, (iii) do engatinhar, (iv) do toque, (v) das disputas por brinquedos, (vi) do choro, (vii) do aprendizado do cuidado, (viii) do sono, (ix) dos encontros desses bebês com seus pares e com outras pessoas ali presentes. As trajetórias de exploração dos/as bebês nesse berçário foram marcadas pela unidade dialética [percepção/ação], pois os/as bebês [percebem/agem] sobre o espaço, os artefatos e sobre as pessoas em busca de se familiarizarem com esse novo espaço em que foram inseridos. Houve, então, uma ativa busca, por parte dos/as bebês, de um conhecimento/reconhecimento do espaço e das pessoas para que, talvez, pudessem se sentir pertencentes a esse meio social.
TEORIA DO ELO E A EDUCAÇÃO NA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA
Authors: Silva Vanessa Anny Souza , Araújo Karinny Rocha de , Nunes Natalia Silva , Sousa Sabrina Araujo de , Silva Alexandre Redson Soares da
Published: August 2023

Objetivou-se compreender a percepção dos profissionais da primeira infância aspectos relacionados a Teoria do Elo, através de uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa utilizando questionário estruturado. Os entrevistados compreendem que uma criança que é cruel com um animal pode vir a ser violento com um ser humano quando adulto, mas que isso pode ser controlado, caso haja intervenção precoce. A maioria acredita que o respeito aos animais deve ser abordado antes dos 7 anos, e que o contato saudável com animais poderia desenvolver, principalmente, mais responsabilidade, compaixão e empatia na criança. A maioria acredita que é importante abordar o tema da Teoria do Elo na escola e está disposto a participar de capacitação para tal, todavia metade dos entrevistados do sexo masculino não tem interesse em participar de capacitação, o que está na contramão da demanda mundial de preocupação com melhoria do acesso à informação sobre animais e sociedade.
Energy transition: paving the way for a greener future
Authors: R. Asha Rani N , Laishram Treshella , Bal Sasmita
Published: August 2023

The concept of ‘energy transition’ embodies a strategic shift from conventional fossil fuels to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. It represents a visionary pathway toward a future where humanity can thrive without compromising the delicate balance of the planet’s ecosystems. This transformative journey acknowledges the imperative of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, mitigating climate change and fostering energy security. The road map to a sustainable future through energy transition is a multifaceted endeavor that spans technological innovation, policy reform and societal engagement. As societies worldwide confront the challenges posed by climate change, the need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable and low carbon dioxide energy sources has become paramount. This transition involves a meticulous orchestration of efforts aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring the equitable distribution of energy access. This study looks into the technological and financial implications of an accelerated energy transition by 2050, with the help of new data on renewable energy. It is suggested that this shift will be largely driven by energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, which have a significant relationship. Favorable profitable conditions, quickly accessible resources, scalable technology and significant socio-economic benefits provide support to the energy transition.
The supraspecific structure of the subtribe Blaptina Leach, 1815 (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae: Blaptinae)
Authors: Chigray Ivan , Kirejtshuk Alexander
Published: August 2023

Years of research of the subtribe Blaptina made it possible to clarify relations between some species and propose changes in supraspecific structure of this subtribe. Blaps scabiosa Baudi di Selve, 1874 is designated as a type species of Caraboblaps Bauer, 1921, the new synonymy is proposed: Blaps Fabricius, 1775 = Caraboblaps Bauer, 1921, syn. n. Blaps nitens nitens Laporte, 1840 is designated as a type species of Periblaps Bauer, 1921, Blaps ominosa Ménétriés, 1832 is designated as a type species of Holoblaps Bauer, 1921; type species of Periblaps and Holoblaps are transferred here to genus Lithoblaps, as a result the following new synonymy is proposed: Lithoblaps Motschulsky, 1860 = Periblaps Bauer, 1921, syn. n. = Holoblaps Bauer, 1921, syn. n. The similarity of the structure of the aedeagus of Ablapsis compressipes Reitter, 1887 and some species of the subgenus Prosoblapsia Skopin et Kaszab, 1978 (genus Blaps Fabricius, 1775) gives a base to transfer the taxon Ablapsis Reitter, 1887 into the genus Blaps as a separate subgenus (Ablapsis stat. resurr.). Blaps tentyrioides Seidlitz, 1893 (= Blaps socia Seidlitz, 1893) is designated as a type species of the subgenus Protoblaps Bauer, 1921. As the genera Protoblaps Bauer, 1921 and Genoblaps Bauer, 1921 have one type species and the aedeagal structure of type species of Ablapsis, Protoblaps and Prosoblapsia is similar, the new synonymy is proposed: Ablapsis Reitter, 1887 = Protoblaps Bauer, 1921 syn. n. = Genoblaps Bauer, 1921 syn. n. = Prosoblapsia Skopin et Kaszab, 1978, syn. n. Analysis of imaginal and larval structures of the species here united in the taxon Lithoblaps Motschulsky, 1860 and other members of Blaps showed that differences between these two groups are comparable with those between other genera of the subtribe and, therefore, the former taxon is here regarded as a distinct genus Lithoblaps gen. resurr. Thus, 100 species and subspecies (marked as comb. n. or comb. resurr.) are transferred from Blaps to Lithoblaps. The additional new combination is established: Dila platythorax (Gemminger, 1870), comb. n. (from Blaps). The key to genera and the catalogue of the subtribe Blaptina are given.
First report of leech parasitism in freshwater turtles for Turkish wetlands
Authors: CEYLAN Mustafa , ÇETİNKAYA Osman
Published: August 2023

Research on the diversities of parasites and hosts, as well as their relationship, can provide significant contributions to understanding, utilizing, conserving, and properly managing aquatic ecosystems. The freshwater mud turtle Emys orbicularis and Balkan turtle Mauremys rivulata, as well as the leech Placobdella costata, are distributed; however the relations between these organisms are not well-known in Turkish wetlands. In this study, the parasitism of Glossiphonid leech P. costata on freshwater turtles, E. orbicularis, and M. rivulata was assessed for the first time through field observations and laboratory examinations in Turkish wetlands. The infection prevalence in turtles was found to be 76%, with an intensity of 5.00 and an abundance of 3.82, all of which were higher in females. Although the infection prevalence was similar for both E. orbicularis and M. rivulata, infection intensity and abundance were higher in M. rivulata. Leeches were mostly sampled from the plastron and least from the head. The condition of the parasitic leech was found to be high, and P. costata preferred to feed on and parasitize predominantly female individuals of both turtle species.
Assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices toward brucellosis in Sibu Sire District, East Wallaga Zone of Western Oromiya, Ethiopia
Authors: Begna Bulcha , Monenus Etefa
Published: August 2023

Brucellosis is a contagious zoonotic disease transferred from sick animals to humans and endemic in Eastern Africa and other countries. The objective of this study was to assess the extent of the knowledge and attitudes relating to brucellosis at the human-animal interface and identify practice at the farm and household level that poses a risk for human infection at the study site. By cross-sectional study design, a total of 120 participants were involved in assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and practice (KAP) toward the disease. From the study, about 20% of respondents knew the disease, out of which 75% heard about it from a veterinary service. Nearly, 79% and 75% understood that the disease can be transmitted between cattle and from cattle to humans respectively. About 54.2% handle placental membranes and aborted fetuses with bare hands. Of the total respondents, 5.8% and 38.3% have had good knowledge and good practice scores respectively. Educational level, with illiterate less, knew, highly influences both knowledge (p = 0.01) and practice (p = 0.018) of the respondents. Males (p = 0.006) had a good practice, which was statistically significant. This indicates that an awareness creation campaign is important so as to equip the farmers in the study areas with knowledge of the disease and to change their malpractice in order to protect themselves from brucellosis.
Introduction
Authors: Cimino Andrea , Moran Dermot , Staiti Andrea Sebastiano
Published: August 2023

Andrea Cimino’s research has been funded by the FWO junior postdoctoral fellowship (Project: 1288722N).
ORGANOMİNERAL GÜBRE KULLANIMININ TOPRAK AZOT PROSESLERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: DİNDAR Efsun , YAZGAN YİĞİT Çiğdem
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, uygun koşullar altında katı organomineral gübre ile gübrelemenin toprağın azot prosesleri üzerindeki etkilerini belirlemektir. Organomineral gübre dozlarının azot süreçlerine etkisini değerlendirmek için, 100 g toprak örneği farklı miktarlarda (20 ve 40 g kg–1) organomineral gübre ile muamele edilmiştir. Örnekler daha sonra 15 ve 30 gün süreyle kontrollü koşullar altında karanlıkta 28° C'de inkübe edilmiştir. Alınan örneklerde NH4-N, NO3-N, arginin amonifikasyon oranı, nitrifikasyon potansiyeli belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar, organomineral gübre uygulamasının toprak verimliliği üzerindeki etkisini belirlemede toprak azot proseslerinin biyoindikatör olarak kullanılabileceğini göstermiştir. 20 ve 40 g kg–1 organomineral gübre ile muamele edilmiş topraklarda amonyum azot seviyelerinin, sırasıyla %71 ve %73 oranında arttığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, amonifikasyon oranı, inkübasyon sonunda %61-80 oranında artmıştır. Topraklar nitrat içerikleri bakımından değerlendirildiğinde, her iki dozda yapılan organomineral gübre muamelesinin nitrat konsantrasyonlarını düşürerek nitrifikasyon potansiyelini baskıladığı tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler, organomineral gübre kullanımı ile bitkilerin azot kullanım verimliliğini artırabileceğini, böylece karasal ekosistemlerin üretkenliğini geliştirebileceği sonucuna varılmıştır. Sürdürülebilir bir tarım için organomineral gübre kullanımı ile aşırı gübre kullanımının neden olduğu çevre sorunlarını azaltabileceği ve toprak kalitesini artırarak tarım verimliliğini artırabileceğini göstermektedir.
In vitro LRRK2 autophosphorylation v1
Authors: Wang Xinbo
Published: August 2023

This protocol details methods for the in vitro LRRK2 autophosphorylation assay.
Liposome tubulation v1
Authors: Wang Xinbo
Published: August 2023

This protocol details methods for the LRRK2-induced liposome tubulation experiment and its analysis by confocal fluorescence microscopy and negative stained electron microscopy.
In vitro kinase activity v1
Authors: Wang Xinbo
Published: August 2023

This protocol details methods for the in vitro kinase activity testing of purified LRRK2.
Generation of membrane tubules by lipid-covered silica beads rolling v1
Authors: Espadas Javier
Published: August 2023

This protocol explains the high throughput methodology to generate membrane tubules from lipid-covered silica beads.
Test for Nastia DO NOT APpROVE v1
Authors: Smith Avery
Published: August 2023

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Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer in Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V during Turning for Different Machining Conditions
Authors: Dhanashree S. Ware, Mahesh P. Kumbhare Ashish R. Pawar, Dattatray P. Kamble,
Published: August 2023

Heat has critical influences on machining. To certain extent, it can increase tool wear and then reduce tool life, get rise to thermal deformation.  But  due  to  the  complexity  of machining  mechanics,  it's  hard  to  predict  the  intensity  and distribution  of  the  heat  sources  in  an  individual  machining operation.  This  study  deals  with  heat  generation  during machining  process  and  the  experimental  investigation  of temperature.  Elevated  temperatures  generated  in  machining operations  significantly  influence  the  process  efficiency  and the surface quality of the machine part. The overall heat transfer between  the  chip,  the  tool,  and  the  environment  during  the  metal machining  process  has  an  impact  on  temperatures,  wear mechanisms and hence on tool-life and on the accuracy of the machined  component.  This  study  deals  with  experimental study  of  different  cooling  methods  for  different  machining conditions.  In  this  presented  work  cooling  has  been determined  by  calculating  the  heat  transfer  coefficient. Experiments  on  work  piece  cooling  conducted  on  a  CNC  provided  reference  temperature  data  for  a  model  of  a cylindrical  work  piece,  which  was  solved  for  temperature using  a  mathematical Equation’s.  Heat transfer  coefficients  were  obtained  for  various  convective boundary conditions existing on a work piece when cooling in VTJA  air  and  in  MQL coolant.  The calculated Cooling characteristics using these heat transfer coefficients has showed good agreement with the experiment.
Review on Performance of Dual Mass Flywheel over Conventional Flywheel
Authors: Dhanashree S. Ware, Dattatray P. Kamble Kashinath H. Munde, Vikas K. Mehtre,
Published: August 2023

The Dual Mass Flywheel is used for dampening the oscillations created at the time of working in automotive power transmission system.Dual mass flywheel is a multi-clutch device. The torsional frequency is defined as the rate at which the torsional vibration produced. When the torsional frequency of the crankshaft is equal to the transaxles torsional frequency an effect known as the torsional resonance occurs. When the operating speed of the engine is minimum, vibration occurs due to the torsional resonance and this can be avoided using dual mass flywheel.We explained detailed initial model in the paper. In this mainly having the two arc springs and two masses in the DMF and their nature. By experiment the Dual Mass Flywheel model is compared to convention flywheel. Finally the observation of the engine torque using the DMF is taken. The DMF is manufactured and done experiment or testing to see the results. And then results which came are compare with the conventional flywheel.
Historical Climate Change Dynamics Facilitated Speciation and Hybridization Between Highland and Lowland Species of Baripus Ground Beetles From Patagonia
Authors: Olave Melisa , Griotti Mariana , Carrara Roldolfo , Franchini Paolo , Meyer Axel , Roig-Juñent Sergio A.
Published: August 2023

One of the largest beetles of Patagonia, Baripus (Cardiophthalmus), includes 20 currently described species. Its distribution ranges from the tip of Patagonia, on Tierra del Fuego Island, to isolated patches along the Andes and extra-Andes mountains in northern Patagonia on the Payunia at >3000 m elevation. Here, using RADseq data, evidence is found of mixed ancestry in different lineages. Phylogenetic network reconstruction shows two hybridizing edges between lowland and highland species. Using environmental niche modeling, we show changes in geographic distribution of potential niches of species during the last glacial maximum compared to their present distribution. Increasing potential niche overlap among different species pairs possibly explains how lineages came into secondary contact, supporting the hypothesis of hybridization. In addition, morphological evolution is studied using geometric morphometrics on the network, and evidence of transgressive evolution has been found involving the pronotum shape, as well as highland/lowland habitat preferences. Finally, based on genomics and morphological data and using an integrative coalescent-based species delimitation approach, the separate evolution of two lineages in early stages of speciation is found. Taken together, dynamics of diversification of Baripus beetles in both space and time are discussed.
Subacute nodular migratory panniculitis, a rare presentation of a rare disease: a case report
Authors: Gupta Dhruv A. , Agarwal Pooja , Chaudhary Raju G. , Baxi Kalgi
Published: August 2023

Panniculitis refers to the inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. Subacute nodular migratory panniculitis (Aka Vilanova disease) is a rare type of panniculitis seen predominantly in women. Clinically, it closely resembles erythema nodosum but is often unilateral as opposed to the bilateral involvement in erythema nodosum. Triggering factors include infections, drugs, thyroid disorders, pregnancy, or malignancies. We report a rare case of a 52-year-old female who was a known case of hypothyroidism and presented with sudden onset of red colored painful lesions with raised temperature over both lower limbs. Hematological evaluation was unremarkable except for raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed septal panniculitis with giant cells, suggestive of subacute nodular migratory panniculitis. The patient responded very well to treatment with capsule indomethacin.
STEPAN POZNIAK: SOIL SCIENTIST, FOUNDER OF THE LVIV SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL OF GENETIC SOIL SCIENCE, TEACHER
Authors: Trigub V. I. , Krasiekha Ye. N.
Published: August 2023

Due to the 80th anniversary of the outstanding Ukrainian soil scientist, founder of the Department of Soil Science and Soil Geography of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, the life and scientific path, in particular, the Odessa period of scientific activity of Professor, Doctor of Geographical Sciences Stepan Pavlovich Pozniak, is highlighted. The scientific growth of Professor Pozniak S. P. associated with the Odessa University named after I. I. Mechnikov, where he studied and worked from 1969 to 1993 inclusive. He began his scientific activity in 1966 with the study of modern geomorphological processes in the Carpathians mountains. Futher, he continued large-scale surveys of the lands of Northern Kazakhstan and Transbaikalia. Since 1970, he studied the problems of genesis and ecology of chernozems of the steppe zone of Ukraine. Since 1993, he has been the head of Department of Geography of Ukraine at the Ivan Franko University of Lviv, where the scientist’s scientific activity is related to the study of soil and ecological problems of the western region of Ukraine. Stepan Pozniak – scientific supervisor and consultant of 21 candidate’s and 9 doctoral theses; launched the publication of the scientific series «Soils of Ukraine» and «Ukrainian Soil Scientists». Stepan Pozniak is an honorary member of the Ukrainian Society of Soil Scientists and Agrochemists, the head of the Lviv branch of USSSA, an honorary member of the Ukrainian Geographical Society, a member of the International Society of Soil Scientists, a member of the European Society for Soil Protection. Has awards and distinctions: Outstanding Education of Ukraine (1998), Laureate of the Yaroslav the Wise Award of the Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine (2010), Gold Medal of the Polish Society of Soil Scientists (2012), Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine (2018).
A Biodegradable Mesh-Covered Drug Eluting Coronary Embolic Protection Stent: A Promising Solution for Embolization Treatment for Coronary Arteries
Authors: Kumar Minocha Dr. Pramod , Mahendralal Kothwala Dr. Deveshkumar , Yogendrasinh Lodha Dikshita , Samir Desai Mansi , Kumar Ayush
Published: August 2023

The newly developed "Mesh Covered Drug Eluting Coronary Embolic Protection Stent" is specifically designed to address the problem of distal embolization during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a common procedure for treating myocardial infarction. This study aimed to evaluate the strength of the mesh component in patients with coronary artery disease. The stent system consists of a cobalt-chromium metal stent covered with a knitted mesh made of biodegradable PLGA polymer, which effectively prevents embolic events. The findings of the study demonstrated that the stent system exhibited high radial strength, withstanding significant levels of deformation before failure. This indicates that the mesh covered drug eluting coronary embolic protection stent has the potential to effectively mitigate distal embolization during PCI. The use of a biodegradable mesh in conjunction with the stent offers advantages over traditional stents by reducing the risk of restenosis, thrombosis, and inflammation, thereby improving long-term outcomes. Through bench-scale experiments, we have verified that the "Mesh Covered Drug Eluting Coronary Embolic Protection Stent" exhibits robust strength, validating its potential as an effective solution for addressing distal embolization during percutaneous coronary intervention.
Remote execution of physical tasks by putting into contributionDOSN: Case of Money Transfer
Authors: Jean-Pierre Lienou , Noulamo Thierry , Djimeli-Tsajio Alain
Published: August 2023

Distributed Online Social Networks (DOSN) provide some advantages that are not yet fully exploited. It can help reduce cost especially when it comes to manage remote physical agents to fulfill some tasks under delegation of other agents that are weakly coupled. This paper tackles the problem of structuring and organizing such a network and a case study is applied on international money transfer. Recent studies showed that the difference between the amounts of money transfer between less developed and developed countries is not too high. The finance institutions for money transfer are widespread but at international level, only few companies share the market giving the lion share to Western Union and Moneygram. Building a social network of “gentlemen” can transform two international transfers to two or more national transfers. It can then reduce the charges of international transfers, speed up at time the process of money transfer, include more people that are outside the banking system. A prototype is constructed using three key concepts to solve arisen problems. Firstly, the gentlemen approach uses some kind of godfather relationship used in most djangui unions in Cameroon to welcome new members. The graph database Neo4J was chosen to ease the process of identifying the chain of godfathers in case a “bad guy” joins and abuse members of the network. Secondly, the knapsack problem in all is varieties is implemented in case the amount to be transferred from one country to another could not match a one-to-one relationship. Thirdly, a signcryption mechanism is used to solve the cryptographic functionalities that occur during message exchanges on the platform. Due to the fact that such social network has to dealt with trust, reputation, privacy and security, it can be considered as a powerful tool for investigating societal problems such as financing terrorism or deception on the Internet. A game theory can then be applied to detect the conditions making the network not interesting to hackers.