bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sərhədşünaslıq elmi və onun konseptual stadiyası
Authors:   AEM ( Azerbaijan Science Center ), Mehmanoğlu Orxan
Published: November 2024

Xülasə Məqalədə suveren dövlətin təmərküzləşməsi, demokratik vətəndaş cəmiyyətinin formalaşması kriteriyaları üzərində Silahlı Qüvvələr metamodelinin zəruriliyi analiz edilmişdir. Ordu quruculuğu fonunda sərhədin təhlükəsizliyi, o cümlədən müqəddəs bir anlama sahib olması referanslarla isbat edilmiş, elmi-fəlsəfi, həmçinin, teoloji yanaşma baxımından təhlil edilmişdir. Məqalədə, həmçinin, sərhəd modelinin abstrakt yanaşma baxımından sahib olduğu dəyərlər, demokratik dövlət və cə­miyyət prizmasında mühümlüyü çoxmərkəzli məfhum fonunda incələnmişdir.
İnteqralın kimyaya tətbiqi
Authors:   AEM ( Azerbaijan Science Center ), Zalov Əli , İsayeva Sürəyya ,   AEM ( Azerbaijan Science Center)
Published: November 2024

Xülasə Məqalədə riyazi analizin əsas bölmələrindən olan inteqral anlayışının kimya elminin müxtəlif sahələrində tətbiqi ilə əlaqədar bəzi məsələlərə baxılır. Məlumdur ki, bir çox riyazi kəşflər təbiət hadisələrinin müşahidəsi nəticəsində edilmiş və riyazi anlayışlar, teoremlər real həyatla sıx əla­qəlidir. Maddələrin xassələrini və onların çevirmələrini, bu çevrilmələr zamanı baş verən hadisələri öyrənən kimya elmi də eksperimental elmdir. Maddələrin bir çox xassələri ədədlərin köməyi ilə ifadə olunur. Kimyəvi reaksiyaların mexanizminin öyrənilməsi, maddələrin quruluşunun tədqiqi müasir fiziki nəzəriyyə və metodlardan istifadəyə əsaslanır. Bir çox kimyəvi proseslər istilik effekti ilə müşayət edilir. Kimyəvi reaksiyanın istilik effektinin temperaturdan asılılığı Kirxqoff tənliyi ilə ifadə olunur. Praktik hesablamalarda Kirxqoff tənliyini inteqrallamaq daha əlverişlidir. Termodina­mikanın II qanununun riyazi ifadəsi olan Klauzius tənliyini diferensial və inteqral formada yazmaq olar. Termodinamika müxtəlif proseslərdə enerji keçidlərini və maddələrin enerji dəyişiklərini öyrənir. İnteqral termodinamikanın əsas tənliklərinin həllində əhəmiyyətlidir. Maddələrin spektrlə­rinin öyrənilməsi sahəsində inteqral molekulların enerji səviyyələrinin analizi üçün istifadə olunur. Maddələrin tərkibində atomlar arasında kimyəvi rabitənin öyrənilməsində əhəmiyyət kəsb edən infraqırmızı spektroskopiyada zaman aralığında olan spektral məlumatları tezlik aralığına çevirmək üçün inteqralın tətbiqi vacibdir. Müxtəlif tərtibli reaksiya üçün inteqralların necə tətbiq olunması məqalədə şərh edilmişdir.
Heritability and Variability of Productivity Traits in Spring Soft Wheat Hybrids of the First to Fourth Generations
Authors:   AEM ( Azerbaijan Science Center ), Alekberova Sevinj
Published: November 2024

Abstract Under the conditions of the Absheron region, the effects of interaction between genotype and environment were determined in nine varieties of spring soft wheat and seven hybrid populations F1…F4 formed with their participation. A reliable effect of environmental conditions on all the studied traits was established. The contribution of the “year” factor to the number of grains per ear in varieties and hybrids was 10.9 and 13.9%, respectively; to the weight of 1000 grains – 5.8 and 19.5%; to the yield – 47.3 and 41.1%. The genetic component made a significant contribution to the weight of 1000 grains in varieties and hybrids (81.5 and 58.8%), as well as to the number of grains in varieties (38.4%). A higher varietal specificity in the manifestation of traits in parental varieties was noted compared to hybrids. Two component traits of ear productivity in a series of generations against the background of various lim-factors were analyzed, shifts of their average values and their influence on the yield were predicted and determined. The phenotypic dominance index (hp) was determined in the first generation by the number of grains per ear and 1000-grain weight, combinations with a high level were identified. The selection differential and efficiency of selections carried out under contrasting environmental conditions in the second and third hybrid generations were calculated. The yield in the initial populations varied within 219.0…789.6 g/m2, in the selected progeny – 317.0…647.6 g/m2. The average yield increase in the progeny selected in a dry year, in relation to the initial populations, was 56.8 g/m2; in the progeny selected under conditions of excess moisture – 10.8 g/m2. Correlation analysis revealed an average positive relationship between the hp indicator in the first generation and the selection differential in subsequent generations for the traits “weight of 1000 grains” and “number of grains per ear”.
Ekoloji ayaq izi: istehlak vərdişlərimizi yenidən düşünmək
Authors:   AEM ( Azerbaijan Science Center ), Balaxanova Qumru
Published: November 2024

Xülasə Ekoloji ayaq izi bir insanın, icmanın və ya fəaliyyətin ekosistemlərə təsirini ölçən bir göstə­ri­cidir. Bu, istehlak edilən resursların (su, enerji, ərzaq, xammal) miqdarını və onların istehsalı, daşınması və istehlak edilməsi prosesləri zamanı yaranan tullantıları əhatə edir. Ekoloji ayaq izi, bir insanın gündəlik həyatında etdiyi seçimlərin və davranışların planetin ekoloji sərhədləri daxilində necə yer aldığını göstərir. Bu göstərici insanların ətraf mühitə olan təsirlərini anlamaq, resursların daha dayanıqlı istifa­də­sini təşviq etmək və iqlim dəyişikliyi ilə mübarizə aparmaq üçün faydalıdır. Ekoloji ayaq izinin azaldılması, daha yaşıl həyat tərzinin qəbul edilməsini və resursların mühafizəsini təşviq edir. Ekoloji ayaq izimizi düşünmək və azaltmaq, planetimizin gələcəyini qorumaq üçün kritik bir addımdır. İstehlak vərdişlərimizi yenidən düşünərək, daha davamlı bir həyat tərzinə keçmək, yalnız özümüz üçün deyil, gələcək nəsillər üçün də əhəmiyyətlidir. Hər birimizin kiçik addımları, qlobal ekoloji dəyişikliklərin qarşısını almaqda və daha sağlam bir planet yaratmaqda böyük rol oynaya bilər. Ekoloji ayaq izimizi azaltmaq, sağlam mühitin qorunması və təbii resursların davamlı istifadəsi üçün vacibdir. Bu məqsədlə, fərdi və kollektiv səylərimizi birləşdirərək, daha davamlı bir gələcək yaratmağı hədəfləyirik.
Evaluation of a longitudinal Indigenous health elective in family medicine
Authors: Zaretsky Lisa , Crooks Rachel , Whalen-Browne Molly , Gausvik Amy Lorette , Roach Pamela
Published: November 2024

Background: In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action 22 to 24 around health, the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary piloted a novel Indigenous Health Longitudinal Elective (IHLE) to give first year residents longitudinal experiences in Indigenous healthcare environments. The purpose of this evaluation was to capture the successful qualities and identify areas for improvements to ensure feasibility of the IHLE pilot program.
Methods: Between November 2022 and April 2023, semi-structured interviews were completed with seven participants of the IHLE and included a mix of residents, preceptors, and clinic staff members. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to gain an in-depth understanding of the IHLE program experiences of all participants.
Results: Benefits of the IHLE program include a deeper understanding of the values and priorities critical to working in healthcare with Indigenous peoples in Southern Alberta. Areas for improvement include clarity around IHLE program structure; clearly defining roles and responsibilities for preceptors; increased opportunities for reciprocity and relationality; and a deeper self-reflection process.
Conclusion: Recommendations for future iterations of the IHLE include ensuring preceptors are trained and engaged, while providing residents more opportunities for relationality and peer debriefing. Results from this study may also help inform future Indigenous health programming in family medicine.
The Psychiatry Information Card: a pocket resource to assist students’ transition into psychiatry clerkship
Authors: Rahman Hiba , Shokar Aarondeep , Alaverdashvili Mariam , De Souza Dawn
Published: November 2024

Implication Statement
The Psychiatry Information Card (PIC) offers a practical, structured concise resource to enhance medical students' confidence, knowledge, and self-reflection during psychiatry rotations. Its utility lies in providing targeted support for students navigating the transition from classroom learning to clinical practice, and addressing specific challenges encountered during this critical phase of medical education. By offering accessible and relevant information aligned with rotation objectives, the PIC increased knowledge pre and post rotation, and enhanced the learning experience. The PIC's acceptability is demonstrated by the high recommendation rate (90%) among participants, who endorsed its integration into the rotations. Additionally, the low cost and ease of distribution make the PIC a cost-effective resource, further supporting its feasibility for widespread implementation. Therefore, we recommend formal integration into the curriculum.
Utilising Banana Peel as a Food Ingredient for Enhancing Nutritional Value of Yellow Noodles and Beef Patties
Authors: Mohd Dom Zanariah , Chan Wen Qi , Ab Aziz Nurin Adlina
Published: November 2024

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits around the world. There are more than 150 different countries that have banana plantations. Most of the bananas can be either eaten raw or processed to become tasty banana products such as banana chips, banana cake or banana milk. However, a lot of consumption will make a lot of waste at the same time. Therefore, the high demand for bananas in the market causes the problem of environmental pollution due to the higher production of banana peel waste which is becoming serious nowadays. The wastes derived from bananas can be transformed into other useful products. Based on the result from proximate analysis, the chemical compositions of the banana peel are ash (7.0%), carbohydrate (71.0%), moisture content (8.9%), fat (13.0%), dietary fibre (35.9%), crude fibre (16.6%), and finally the protein (6.5%). From its chemical composition, the carbohydrate content of the banana peel is the highest among other components. Because of this high carbohydrate and fibre content, banana peels have the potential to become a nutritional ingredient to produce healthy food or beverage products. In this paper, the fibre content can be observed by the increase in the carbohydrate content. The results show that the addition of banana peel powder had helped to improve the nutritional value of fibre content for yellow noodles from 19.4% to 21.3% after 10% of banana peel powder (BPP) was added. However, the results of fibre content for each beef patties sample were not consistent and this may be due to the agglomeration of BPP in the patties. Nevertheless, the fibre content of patties which contain the highest value of BPP (6%) achieved the highest fibre content at the same time. In short, the pollution issue caused by the banana peel can be solved efficiently if humans can learn to manage the banana peel as a material, not a waste.
A rare genetic association of one silent (ADGRV1) and other unquiet (MED13L) mutation: A case report
Authors: Surabhi Prasannakumar , J Nair Lakshmi , Nandana Jayakumari , Yalapalli Manisha Karamala , N. Menon Ramshekhar , Radhakrishnan Ashalatha
Published: November 2024

Two genes likely to cause epilepsy, one silent and the other manifesting in a patient with drug-resistant epilepsy, can be quite unusual. Herein, we described the case of a 2-year-old girl who presented with predominant language development delay, facial dysmorphism, and refractory epilepsy with normal neuroimaging and metabolic profiles, which prompted us to consider genetic etiology. Her genetic test revealed two novel likely pathogenic mutations, in Mediator complex subunit 13-like (MED13L) and adhesion G protein-coupled receptor V1 (ADGRV1). Sanger sequencing of her parents revealed an ADGRV1 variant in her unaffected mother. The child had a phenotypic match with the MED13L genotype. However, only a few cases of MED13L have reported refractory epilepsy and the corresponding mutation was missense. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of frameshift mutation in MED13L presenting with refractory epilepsy. Although the child harbored two likely pathogenic mutations, the one inherited from her mother in ADGRV1 did not manifest, whereas the frameshift mutation in MED13L had expressed as refractory epilepsy, which has not been described hitherto.
New onset of ataxic dysarthria with CSF overdrainage syndrome: A case report
Authors: Tafakori Sharareh , Akele Oluwakorede , Thiyagarajan Jaya , Tuchman Kelly , Henderson Sr Fraser C.
Published: November 2024

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) overdrainage syndrome occurs when excessive CSF drainage from the cranial cavity results from a spinal CSF leak or overdrainage through a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) or lumboperitoneal (LP) shunt. Symptoms include severe orthostatic headache, worsening with sitting or standing but improving when recumbent. The headache is typically dull, throbbing, and bilateral and may be exacerbated by Valsalva maneuver, coughing, or straining. Additional symptoms can include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, gait disturbances, diplopia, back pain, and seizures. We present a case of overdrainage syndrome following LP shunt placement for idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a 38-year-old woman with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS). One year post-surgery, she reported worsening headaches and nausea after prolonged upright positioning. Neurological examination revealed cerebellar dysfunction, including dysdiadochokinesia, intention tremor, and ataxic dysarthria. This condition gradually emerged 6 months post-LP shunt placement and was attributed to chronic overdrainage. After 1 day of observation, the patient underwent surgery to clamp the LP shunt outflow, resulting in overnight symptom resolution, including ataxic speech. This case underscores the importance of recognizing ataxic dysarthria in conjunction with low intracranial pressure syndromes, particularly in patients with EDS. It emphasizes the need to be aware of the diverse clinical manifestations of EDS and their relationship to altered CSF pressure syndromes.
Implications of leaf burning for adverse respiratory conditions and release of fine particulates and air pollutants
Authors: Theodore Curtis Luke
Published: November 2024

The residential burning of leaves, brush, grass, and other forms of vegetation are major and underappreciated source of particulates smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, and many other air pollutants including carcinogenic polycyclic hydrocarbons such as benzo(a)pyrene. Residential leaf burning has been linked to significantly poorer urban/suburban air quality, respiratory morbidity and mortality, serious burn injuries to people, and property damage. Other forms of biomass burning such as wildfires, wood burning, peatland wildfires, and the deliberate burning of woodlands and agricultural fields produce large amounts of air pollutants, which are somewhat similar in composition to those released from leaf burning. Leaf burning has been linked to significantly higher rates of asthma and other respiratory problems. Exposure to wildfire smoke has been linked to significantly higher rates of cancer, infections, and a wide range of health conditions including respiratory, cardiovascular, psychiatric, and reproductive problems. Leaf burning and other forms of biomass burning produce significant quantities of dark particulates that accelerate global warming. Leaf burning also presents serious risk of burn injuries to humans, wildlife, and buildings. A number of U.S. states and European Countries have imposed total state or national bans on leaf burning. In fact, many communities offer free or inexpensive community leaf pickup and composting services. Leaf composting offers many advantages over leaf burning; for instance, leaf compost is a valuable product useful for growing plants. In conclusion, homeowners, communities, and nations should compost leaves, brush, and grass clippings rather than burning them.
Do female-headed households have poorer financial health compared to male-headed households? Evidence from China
Authors: Zhang Yingying , Li Kenan , Huang Jin
Published: November 2024

The global trend of financialization has introduced significant risks and uncertainties, exacerbated by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the economic and financial conditions of various groups. While existing research indicates that women generally exhibit lower levels of financial literacy and tend to have less access to financial resources compared to men, empirical research on gender disparity in financial health is still limited. This study aims to bridge this gap by analyzing gender differences in household financial health, using nationally representative household data from China and propensity score matching analyses. Contrary to prevalent beliefs, the findings reveal better financial health among female-headed households. For example, using the nearest neighbor matching, we found that female-headed households have a better balance of income and expenditure than male-headed households (β = 0.173, p < 0.001). Moreover, female-headed households are more likely to possess commercial insurance (β = 0.433, p < 0.001) and investment products than male-headed households (β = 0.082, p < 0.05). In addition, considering that women manage the day-to-day household consumption and are financial outperforming men, the implementation of household finance-related policies and programs, such as asset-building policies and Children’s Development Accounts, would be more effective if targeted toward women in households.
Managing atropine-induced psychosis in organophosphate poisoning: A case report
Authors: Haq Mohammed Misbah Ul , Almas Juveria , Amreen Soha , Zabeeruddin Mohammed
Published: November 2024

Atropine-induced psychosis, though rare, is a critical adverse effect that can arise during the treatment of organophosphate (OP) poisoning, necessitating swift recognition for optimal patient care. This case report describes the presentation of a 45-year-old male with a history of chronic alcoholism and smoking, admitted for OP intoxication, who developed acute psychosis after atropine administration. The symptoms included hallucinations, agitation, and delirium, with diagnostic evaluation confirming atropine-induced psychosis according to DSM-IV-TR criteria. The treatment approach involved discontinuing atropine and providing supportive care, which resulted in symptom resolution within several days. In addition, benzodiazepines were administered to manage agitation and anxiety. This case highlights the need for careful monitoring of drug reactions, particularly in patients with risk factors, such as chronic alcoholism. It underscores the importance of individualized treatment strategies and the critical role of healthcare professionals in recognizing and addressing atropine-induced psychosis. Further research is warranted to better understand the underlying mechanisms and risk factors associated with this complication.
The emerging middle ground: A case study of vernacular Hakka settlements in the peri-urban areas of southern China through an architectural heritage analysis
Authors: Xu Xin , W. Ferretto Peter
Published: November 2024

Rapid urban expansion is transforming rural areas globally, prompting scholars to challenge the traditional urban-rural dichotomy and focus on transitional zones such as the rural-urban fringe and peri-urban areas. This article documents the evolution of architectural morphology in traditional Hakka settlements in peri-urban areas of southern China and coins the hybrid architectural landscape combined with urban and rural characteristics in these ambiguous territories as the “Middle Ground.” Fieldwork was conducted in four Hakka villages in Heyuan, northeast Guangdong, China, between 2021 and 2023. An explorative case study was employed to analyze the architectural morphology of the Middle Ground by mapping village fabric, dwellings, and street markets through aerial photography. A participatory perspective was also incorporated, involving observation, interviews, and documentation of the daily life of local villagers. This research examines how authority and mobility have shaped the Middle Ground, potentially leading to a state of “placelessness,” and explores the role of rural heritage in this context. This research contributes to the broader discourse on peri-urban areas by offering an architectural heritage atlas as an addition to existing research.
Cognitive deficits’ profiles of attention and executive functions in epilepsy versus psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients: A preliminary cross-sectional study
Authors: Omari Lana , Ekstein Dana , Keha Eldad , Dienstag Aryeh , Doufish Diya , Medvedovsky Mordekhay , Ben-Ari Amichai , Ben-David Shiri
Published: November 2024

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) resemble epileptic seizures (ES) but lack the associated brain electrical disruptions. Their underlying mechanism remains elusive, even though cognitive deficits are commonly reported in both ES and PNES patients. This preliminary cross-sectional study compared attention and executive functions in 20 patients with ES (ES group) and 18 with PNES or comorbid PNES and ES (PNES group) using the Stroop task and attentional network task (ANT). Both groups exhibited a significant Stroop effect, with no significant differences between them. In the ANT assessment, the ES group had significantly slower reaction times (RTs) in non-tone conditions compared to in-tone conditions (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the PNES group displayed no significant difference in RTs between these conditions, indicating a more pronounced alerting effect in the ES compared to PNES group. No significant disparities emerged in executive control and orientation between the groups. The findings underscore differences in attentional processing between these groups, emphasizing the clinical significance of understanding these cognitive deficits for accurate diagnosis and tailored neuropsychological rehabilitation.
Exploring the role of genetic factors in personality disorders among women with heroin dependence
Authors: Uludag Kadir , Su Hang , Jiang Haifeng , Zhong Na , Du Jiang , Zhao Min
Published: November 2024

Heroin dependence is a severe psychiatric issue that often coexists with mood disorders and personality disorders, which further compound the complexity and severity of the dependence. The utilization of genetic factors in predicting psychiatric disorders has made notable advancements. We enrolled female patients diagnosed with heroin dependence (n = 263) and assessed individuals with paranoid personality disorder, depressive personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and schizoid personality disorder based on the DSM-IV criteria. Our objective was to examine the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; rs174696, rs174699, rs4680, rs4818, rs737866, rs933271, rs12953076b, and rs44458044b) and their association with personality. We discovered a significant association of antisocial personality disorder with rs1544325, rs4680, and rs4818 (P < 0.05). Additionally, hallucinogen use was associated with rs3792738 (P < 0.05), rs10062367 (P < 0.05), and rs1875999 (P < 0.01). However, we did not observe a relationship between the SNPs and schizoid personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, or depressive personality disorder. Heroin dependence is linked to specific personality disorders, particularly antisocial personality disorder. The influence of genetic factors could have a significant impact on the emergence of personality alterations linked to the consumption of heroin.
Improving The Quality Of Snack Food Businesses In Gamping Tengah Village, Krian, Sidoarjo
Authors: Irawati Desrina Yusi , Agrienta Bellanov  , Armadeo Ruben Canariesa  , Cornelis Tredick Putra Pratama
Published: November 2024

Gamping Village is a village in the Krian area, Sidoarjo, which is a busy route between cities. Several housewives there have businesses to support the family economy. One of the food businesses managed by Gamping village housewives is the "4W" brand snack business. The types of food produced are elephant ears, hidden beans, onion sticks and mini pastels. Based on real conditions, "4W" snacks have disadvantages, namely that the product easily "goes sour", the packaging is still simple, and it does not come with a label. The aim of this community service is to achieve quality products with attractive product packaging and label designs, as well as minimal oil products. The methods of community service activities are discussion, counseling and mentoring. The initial discussion was carried out with a direct visit to explore the problems and the agreement program being implemented. The counseling was attended by Central Gamping women who own snack businesses. As an example of developing quality food products, a mentoring program was carried out in one of the snack brands, namely the "4W" product. The program carried out on the "4W" product is the development of a simple spinner to reduce oil content so that the product life is longer. The “4W” product packaging was also changed to use a zippered standing pouch. The product is more attractive, easy to open and close, and practical to carry anywhere. Packaging becomes more informative with the addition of new labels. All service activities ran smoothly, supported by Central Gamping women and "4W" product owners
Virtual Resources for Student Feedback in Higher Education: A Systematic Review, 2023
Authors: Rueda Ñopo Melisa Isabel , Rufino Gabriel Margarita Mercedes , Gabriel Rojas Fanny Giovana , Rosario Pacahuala Emilio Augusto , Cordova Santos Ponte , Agama Fernández Ciana Aglaya , Arroyo Cardenas Joe Antonio
Published: November 2024

The following article presents a systematic review of the virtual resources used for feedback, which is essential for strengthening student learning. The objective was to analyze each resource used between the years 2018 to 2023. For the systematic review, databases such as Scielo, Latindex, Scopus, and Dialnet were searched using the Boolean codes "AND" and the terms "digital feedback," "feedback," "higher education," and "virtual resources." The inclusion criteria for the articles in the methodology were: a) Research published in indexed journals; b) Articles showing the use of ICT for feedback; c) Articles published between 2018 and 2023. The exclusion criteria for filtering were: a) Illegible articles; b) Articles not found in indexed journals; c) Articles not corresponding to research sources; d) Review articles; e) Articles discussing concepts, classification, and types. In conclusion, both virtual tools and virtual environments were found.
 
Received: 5 July 2024 / Accepted: 30 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024
Long-Term Trends in Colombian Market Dynamics: An In-Depth Analysis of Equity Performance
Authors: Torres Ortega Jose Marcelo , Guzmán Murillo Hernán Javier , Marquez Carrascal Jenny Xiomara
Published: November 2024

This study explores the relationship between petroleum market fluctuations and equity performance in Colombia's financial exchange. Employing cutting-edge statistical techniques, particularly Functional Data Analysis, researchers examined daily closing figures for 18 prominent corporations across various sectors from 2018 to 2019. The investigation showed patterns in stock behavior, uncovering three distinct groupings based on market trends. The analysis demonstrated a correlation between crude commodity prices and overall market dynamics. These findings offer insights for investors, policymakers, and financial analysts, potentially enhancing decision-making processes in Colombia's economic landscape. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of emerging market behavior, particularly in economies heavily reliant on natural resource exports.
 
Received: 20 September 2023 / Accepted: 18 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024
Perception of the Urban Space of the Waorani Nationality in Shell Township, Pastaza, Ecuador
Authors: Quishpi Choto Franklin Roberto , Nel-Lo Andreu Marta Gemma , Barragán Ochoa Fernando
Published: November 2024

The township of Shell in the Province of Pastaza, Ecuador was initially an exploration base and later, a missionary base for evangelization of the peoples and nationalities of the Amazon. It plays an important role in the Waorani nationality and its social, cultural and economic dynamics, especially in the Nuevo Amanecer neighborhood, which is home to approximately 43 Waorani families whose epicenter has become a strategic space for their territorial dynamics. The research, through ethnographic methodologies and field work, has allowed to establish the perception from the Waorani nationality to the urban space. During the development of this study two sources of information were applied: methodological bibliography and thematic content reference. The study of 120 members of 43 Waorani families of the Ecuadorian Amazon and a process of direct observation, as a participant observer during the years 2019-2020-2021-2022, resulted in a conceptual model Bailey (1996), where the Waorani use preferences of displacement, economic attributes of the area, location of residence, representation of the spatial-urban structure, space-action, time of stay, activity space and objective spatial structure of the urban environment; and a transect as a very effective method to recognize population movements, sectoral differences, topographic slopes and social dynamics presented in the territory from a plan and elevation view. Human beings adapt easily to new spaces, in spite of cultural and social differences, their assimilation processes will depend on their capacity to approach and accept the environment. The Nuevo Amanecer settlement has motivated families to move to peri-urban or urban spaces in intermediary cities, which has provoked a forced adaptation and assimilation due to the same processes involved in rural-urban relations. 
 
Received: 30 May 2024 / Accepted: 21 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024
DATA MODELING OF GOLD PRICES USING SUPPORT VECTOR REGRESSION WITH LINEAR, POLYNOMIAL, AND RADIAL BASIS FUNCTION KERNELS
Authors: Sena Arya Bima , Saputro Dewi Retno Sari , Kurdih Nughthih Arfawi
Published: November 2024

Investment is a commitment of funds or other resources made with the goal of obtaining profits in the future. Gold is one of the commodities favored by investors because of its relatively stable value. Although relatively stable, gold prices experience fluctuations, which introduce risks associated with gold investments. The pattern of gold prices can be mathematically modeled using Support Vector Regression (SVR). SVR finds a function as a hyperplane (separating line) in the form of a regression function that fits all input data with an error and minimizes it as much as possible. SVR enables a balance between data fitting and overfitting through the use of kernel functions. The pattern of gold prices and SVR is the main focus of this research, aiming to model gold prices effectively. Furthermore, SVR seeks to obtain a hyperplane (regression function) that fits all input data by minimizing errors. The gold price modeling results using SVR indicated that the best model was obtained with a linear kernel, showing an error of 0.73% with parameters C = 10^(-4) and ? = 10^(-4). This implies the model's strong ability to follow data patterns accurately, resulting in highly reliable forecasting.
INTOXICOM Workshop Report: FAIRification of Toxicological Research Output: Leveraging ELIXIR Resources
Authors: Martens Marvin , Lynch Iseult , Exner Thomas , Stierum Rob , Nymark Penny , Martinát Dominik , Acosta Javier Millán , Wittig Ulrike , Wittwehr Clemens , Bünger Meike , Abbassi-Daloii Tooba , Burger Gerhard , Killi Uday , Houweling Jente , Chowdhury Riju Roy , Danilyuk Tamara , Sinke Lucy , Çınar Ozan , Willighagen Egon
Published: November 2024

This report documents the first workshop of the ELIXIR Toxicology Community (Martenset al., 2023), held in Utrecht on May 28-29, 2024 (FAIRification of Toxicological ResearchOutput: Leveraging ELIXIR Resources, 2024), as part of the INTOXICOM ImplementationStudy workshop series (Integrating the Toxicology Community into ELIXIR, 2024). The maintopic of the meeting was the FAIRification of toxicological research outputs and exploring thepotential role of ELIXIR resources in this process. A team of ten people from the ELIXIRToxicology Community, including Marvin Martens, Penny Nymark, Iseult Lynch, Meike Bünger,Rob Stierum, Thomas Exner, Egon Willighagen, Ammar Ammar, Dominik Martinát, and KarelBerka, coordinated the event.
Pollinator abundance and floral characteristics in six public parks in Glasgow, Scotland
Authors: Dubbels R.F. , McCafferty D.J.
Published: November 2024

Global declines in both pollinators and plants are attributed to habitat loss, fragmentation, agrochemicals and climate change. Continued urbanisation is expected to further threaten species, requiring conservation of pollinator habitats in our towns and cities. The aim of this study was therefore to examine how floral species richness and floral abundance influenced pollinator abundance in parks in Glasgow, Scotland. Six sites were selected along an urban-to-peri-urban gradient (Kelvingrove Park, Botanic Gardens, Yorkhill Park, Victoria Park, Knightswood Park and Trinley Brae). Pollinator abundance and floral characteristics were recorded in quadrats along transects in June 2023. Results showed that pollinator abundance increased with floral species richness but not floral abundance. Parks had similar pollinator abundance with the exception of Victoria Park, where pollinator abundance was lower compared with other parks. This study demonstrates the importance of floral diversity to enhance pollinator communities and underpins the need for site-specific management to effectively support pollinators in public parks.
Efficiently Controlled Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Fam. Bruchidae) by Ultraviolet Ray or Microwave Energy in Conjugation with Pirimiphos-Methyl
Authors: Negm Eslam A. , Khalil Fatma M. , Alkot Walaa M. , Abouelatta Ahmed M. , Elmadawy Alzahraa A.
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to explore novel approaches for effectively managing Callosobruchus maculatus while ensuring minimal impact on human health and the environment. The investigation involved exposing the insects to ultraviolet rays (254 nm) for 24 hours, which did not directly cause mortality in adult C. maculatus but led to a significant reduction in their progeny by 10%. The reduction in progeny further increased when insects were pre-exposed to a sublethal dose of actellic at LC25, resulting in a reduction of 39%. Additionally, ultraviolet rays exhibited a significant ovicidal effect, with hatchability reduced to 26% compared to 73% in the control group. Microwave exposure at a low energy level for 4-6 minutes demonstrated a significant acute lethal effect, reduced progeny, and ovicidal action. Combining microwaves with actellic at LC25 slightly enhanced the lethal effect. In conclusion, this study unveils promising strategies for the effective management of Callosobruchus maculatus, highlighting the potential of ultraviolet rays and microwave energy, either alone or in combination with actellic, while emphasizing the importance of minimizing adverse impacts on both human health and the environment.
Bee Yun, Wege zu Machiavelli: Die Rückkehr des Politischen im Spätmitteltalter. Beihefte zum Archiv für Kulturgeschichte, 91. Vienna, Cologne and Weimar: Böhlau Verlag/Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Verlag, 2021, pp. 318.
Authors: Trompf Garry
Published: November 2024

Because Machiavelli theorized the cycle of governments, this book might seem to be about cyclical ideas in late medieval political thought. But the thrust of the tome is that Machiavelli can no longer be simply credited with bringing back classical political realism after centuries
of Christian social theory. Bee Yun, a Korean scholar edging himself into medieval and early modern studies, has presented a gallery of fourteenth-century, late-medieval Latin writers who might well have been of necessity trying to do the same thing. The reality of the deep rift between the
highly defensive papacy under Boniface VIII and the pretensions to ‘nationalistic-looking’ power of the French King Philip IV the Fair (ca. 1300) brought the old system of plenitudo potestatis to a breaking point, bolstered as it was by the mystical hierarchy of the spiritual
authority of the pope and the often-incongruous favoring of the elected Holy Roman Emperor as the ideal secular champion of ordered polity under God.
Le Livre de Jean de Mandeville. Édition bilingue établie, traduite, présentée et annotée par Michèle Guéret-Laferté et Laurence Harf-Lancner. Champion Classiques. Série “Moyen Âge”, 58. Paris: Champion
Classiques Honoré Champion, 2023, 840 pp., 5 maps.
Authors: Classen Albrecht
Published: November 2024

Every effort with John Mandeville’s Travels as one of the most popular travelogues from the late Middle Ages deserves our respect because there are so many open-ended questions regarding this text. Undoubtedly, the Travels experienced greatest success and was certainly
one of the most copied texts well into the early modern age, if not beyond. The two editors of this new bilingual edition point out, for instance, readers such as Rabelais (Pantagruel, 1532) and Christine de Pizan (Chemin de longue estude, 1403), but the reception process extended
far beyond both of these famous authors.
Ingrid Würth, Regnum statt Interregnum. König Wilhelm, 1247–1256. Monumenta Germaniae Historica, Schriften, 80. Wiesbaden: Verlag, 2022, S.
Authors: Raffeiner Andreas
Published: November 2024

Die Arbeit von Ingrid Würth, die für den Druck überarbeitete H.s. eingereicht im Jahr 2019 and der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, über das knapp neunjährige Königtum Wilhelms von Holland strebt die Überwindung des Begriffs Interregnum
für die Epoche zwischen dem Ende der Stauferherrschaft und dem Amtsantritt von König Rudolf von Habsburg an. Würths Ziel besteht darin, Wilhelm von Holland als einen König in der Tradition anderer Monarchen zu rehabilitieren. Die Basis ihrer angenehm lesbaren Studie über
die Königsherrschaft Wilhelms bildet hauptsächlich die Analyse von Urkunden, wie sie von Dieter Hägermann, Jaap Kruisheer und Alfred Gawlik herausgegeben wurden (Jahr). Neben den Urkunden interessiert sich Würth besonders für zeitgenössische Geschichtsschreibungen
über Wilhelms Königtum und die Pflege der Memoria, insbesondere in der holländischen Überlieferung. Die Untersuchung erstreckt sich über das persönliche Umfeld des Königs, die holländische Politik und die Politik im Nordosten des Reiches, insbesondere
im Raum Braunschweig und Goslar. Auffällig ist jedoch der Verzicht auf die Untersuchung des Rheinischen Städtebundes, ohne dass die Gründe hierfür eindeutig ersichtlich sind.Es wird schnell deutlich, dass Ingrid Würth keine Anhängerin eines Interregnumsbildes
mit labil wirkenden oder abwesenden Königen ist. Kritiker dieses historischen Ansatzes werden von ihr als Geschichtsverständnis-technisch fehlgeleitet bezeichnet komisch. Zwischen diesen kategorischen Urteilen präsentiert die Autorin eine fundierte landesgeschichtliche Untersuchung,
die dem Leser einen tiefen Einblick in die holländische Politik und die Aktivitäten Wilhelms im Raum Braunschweig und Goslar gewährt. Ein potenzieller Einwand aus traditioneller Sicht könnte sein, dass diese Regionen nicht unbedingt Innovationsräume der Reichspolitik,
eher fernab vom Königtum waren Syntax.
Begriffe der Liebe: Versuche, das Überwältigende zu denken, hrsg. Rolf Schönberger. Regensburger Klassikstudien, 7. Regensburg: Schnell & Steiner, 2023, 304 S., 2 farb. Abb.
Authors: Classen Albrecht
Published: November 2024

Man könnte soweit gehen und postulieren, dass die Liebeserfahrung zu den wesentlichen Komponenten der menschlichen Erfahrung, ja Existenz gehört. Zwar gibt es gewisse Zeiten oder sogar Epochen, in denen fast gar nichts über Liebe gesagt wurde, aber die Literaturgeschichte
erweist sich im Grunde als ein unablässiger Strom von Kommentaren über die Liebe. Zwar äußerten sich die Dichter von Heldenliedern kaum über dieses Phänomen, aber dies besagt keineswegs, dass es deswegen gar nicht bestand. Seit dem frühen 12. Jahrhundert
entwickelte sich dann von der Provence ausgehend eine grosse Welle erotischer Liebeslyrik (bis zum Minnesang und dem Stil Dolce Nuovo), und seitdem ist das Thema ‘Liebe’ unablässig in der westlichen Literatur angesprochen worden.
Die deutschen Königspfalzen. Band 6: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Teilband 3: Westfalen. Hrsg. Manfred Balzer, Peter Johanek und Angelika Lampen. Die deutschen Königspfalzen. Repertorium der Pfalzen, Königshöfe und übrigen Aufenthaltsorte der Könige
im deutschen Reich des Mittelalters. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2023, 568 S.
Authors: Galle Christoph
Published: November 2024

Die vom Max-Planck-Institut für Rechtsgeschichte und Rechtstheorie herausgegebene Reihe ,Die deutschen Königspfalzen‘ widmet sich im jüngst erschienenen Teilband 6.3 den westfälischen Aufenthaltsorten der deutschen Könige im Mittelalter. Unterschieden
wird dabei einerseits zwischen Königspfalzen und Königshöfen sowie anderen Besitzungen des Reichs, auf denen sich die Könige aufhielten (= ,A‘), und Aufenthaltsorten, für die andererseits die entsprechenden Kriterien bislang nicht nachgewiesen werden konnten
(= ,B‘). Zur ersten Gruppe zählen Dortmund, Eresburg, Erwitte, Herstelle, Lügde, Paderborn und Rösebeck, die von Angelika Lampen, Karl Heinrich Krüger, Birgit Studt, Christof Spannhoff, Peter Johanek und Manfred Balzer beschrieben werden. Zu jenen Orten, die
sich nicht den königlichen Pfalzen und Höfen bzw. den sonstigen Besitztümern des Reichs zuordnen lassen, zählen Corvey, Herford, Lippspringe, Münster, Soest, Vreden und Wiedenbrück. Die Beschreibungen dieser zweiten Gruppe von Aufenthaltsorten wurden verfasst
von K. H. Krüger und Chr. Spannhoff, sowie von Christian Helbich, Ulrich Löer, Volker Tschuschke und Karsten Igel. Damit sind im Raum Westfalen insgesamt fünfzehn verschiedene Orte zu nennen, an denen die Könige des Mittelalters auf ihren Itineraren Rast auf der Durchreise
machten oder sich aus sonstigen Gründen aufhielten. Insgesamt 141 königliche Aufenthalte sind zwischen 772, als sich Karl der Große auf der Eresburg bei Marsberg aufhielt, und September 1224, als Heinrich VII. in Herford weilte, nachweisbar.
Barbara H. Rosenwein, Love: A History in Five Fantasies. Cambridge and Medford, MA, 2022, x, 232 pp., 15 color illus.
Authors: J. Cormier Raymond
Published: November 2024

“A learned guide through the labyrinth of love” is how this delightful volume is signaled by the publisher. That it is, indeed, like love itself, a “richly-hued tapestry” (8). Five sections here include: “Like-minded love” – or friendship –
starts us off, then comes “love’s transcendence” or love of God. “Love as freedom” vs. “obligation” – marriage and/or long-term sexual relationships follows, and then the fantasy of “true love” as “obsessive” and unrequited,
and, finally, “insatiable” and “roaming” love completes the five chapters.
Solveig Marie Wang, Decolonising Medieval Fennoscandia: An Interdisciplinary Study of Norse-Saami Relations in the Medieval Period. Religious Minorities in the North: History, Politics and Culture, 5. Berlin and Boston: Walter de Gruyter, 2023, 278 pp.
Authors: G. Eriksen Stefka
Published: November 2024

The main aim of the book is to reassess Norse-Saami relations from the early to the late medieval period (ca. 750–1500), in Fennoscandinavia, i.e., Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Kola peninsula of Russia, and Russian Karelia (6). The geographical area of the investigation encompasses
primarily the north of Scandinavia, but also areas as far south as Hadeland (and even Oslo) in Norway, and Jämtland and potentially Värmland in Sweden. The book takes a stand against the prevailing emphasis in the secondary literature on the negative and ‘othered’ image
of the Saami and demonstrates through numerous and varied examples that not only are the Saami often portrayed positively, but also that they are essential and resourceful agents in their own relationships and interactions. The book convincingly established that medieval Fennoscandinavia was
much less monocultural and that the Norse-Saami socio-political, economic, and geographical boundaries were much less rigid than previously assumed.
Rüdiger Zymner, Eine Globalgeschichte der Lyrik. Bd. 1: Lyrik zwischen 2500 v.u. Z. und 1500 u. Z. Paderborn: Brill mentis, 2023, LXIII, 779 S., 20 Abb., 1 Karte.
Authors: Classen Albrecht
Published: November 2024

Es ist fast unfassbar, mit welcher Ambition Rüdiger Zymner sein Ziel verfolgt, eine Globalgeschichte der Lyrik zu verfassen. Was mag das überhaupt bedeuten, und wieso würde man dies anstreben wollen? Warum nicht gleich die Globalgeschichte von Literatur in zehn oder zwanzig
Bänden? Aber Lyrik ist eine spezielle Gattung, die global vertreten gewesen ist und bis heute eine große Wertschätzung besitzt, ganz gleich, welche Kulturen, Sprachen, Religionen oder Völker wir konsultieren. Der erste, hier vorliegende Band behandelt den Zeitraum von
2500 v.u.Z. bis 1500 u.Z; der zweite soll dann die Zeit von 1500 bis 1800 und der dritte von 1800 bis heute abdecken. Auch wenn man es kaum glauben möchte, hegt Zymner den Anspruch, die Lyrik, wie sie auf der ganzen Welt geschaffen wurde, kritisch zu erfassen, auch wenn fast mehr Lücken
dabei auftreten als feste Ergebnisse. Der Autor scheut sich keineswegs davor, seine Aufmerksamkeit selbst auf die entferntesten Kulturkreise bis weit in die Frühgeschichte der Literatur zu lenken, ob in China oder in den beiden Amerikas, in Afrika, Ozeanien und sonst wo auf der Welt.
Marco Cristini, Teoderico e i regni romano-germanici (489–526): rapporti politico-diplomatici e conflitti. Spoleto: Fondazione Centro Italiano di Studi sull’Alto Medioevo, 2022, VIII, 154 pp.
Authors: Sassoli Alessandro
Published: November 2024

Il tema affrontato dall’autore in questo libro investe evidentemente le basi dell’assetto politico teodericiano.
John A. Dempsey, Bonizo of Sutri: Portrait in a Landscape. Lanham, Boulder, New York, and London: Lexington Books, 2023, xv, 369 pp., 1 map.
Authors: Classen Albrecht
Published: November 2024

The eleventh century witnessed already major social and religious unrest, which was, in a way, foreshadowing many historical events in the late Middle Ages, targeting shortcomings of the clergy, such as simony and generally priests’ worldly lifestyles, which then also gained rather
quickly a major political dimension. The group behind the uprising in Milan and other parts of northern Italy is known as the Pataria, which was perhaps best represented by Bishop Bonizo of Sutri, to whom John A. Dempsey had dedicated his doctoral dissertation from the Boston University in
2006. In the years since then, he published several articles focusing on special aspects in Bonizo’s life and works, and now we have the much-revised dissertation in print. Dempsey took note of some of the newer research since 2005, but his study still seems a little outdated. Nevertheless,
we quickly realize that this is a truly dense and detailed investigation both of the Pataria and of Bonizo, a major player in this entire movement. After Walter Berschin’s study on this bishop’s life from 1972, Dempsey’s monograph proves to be a major steppingstone forward
in this historical field especially because the author expands the biographical approach and contextualizes Bonizo’s contributions within the entire Pataria history.