bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the fertility status of flooded soils in the Saharsa District, Bihar
Authors: Kumar Uttam , Hasan Amreen , Thomas Tarence , David Arun Alfred , Barthwal Akshita , Kumari Udiyata
Published: March 2023

The sampling location was Saharsa, which is one of Bihar's most flood-prone area Flooding is the leading source of soil degradation in the district. The current study was carried out in the Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry laboratory at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences. 27 samples were collected from several farmer's fields, and composite sampling was carried out from three depths of 0-15, 15-30, and 30-45 cm. The results revealed that the texture was sandy loam to sandy clay, bulk density ranged from 1.11 to 1.59 Mg/m3, particle density ranged from 2.22 to 2.85 Mg/m3, pore space ranged from 52.60 to 66.50 % and water holding capacity ranged from 61.11 to 78.12 %. The pH ranged from 6.58 to 7.65, E.C. from 0.17 to 0.39 dS/m,(Due to Flooding) Soil Organic Carbon ranged from 0.74 to 1.20 %, Soil has acceptable Bd, Pd, pore space, and water holding capacity. As a result of the beneficial electrical conductivity for plants, the pH of the soil is neutral to alkaline. Sodium is low to medium in range. Low to medium levels of macronutrients are found in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulphur. By employing the proper management techniques and supplying the soil with enough nourishment for plant growth, farmers must maintain the health of their soil.
Historical pattern of rice productivity in India
Authors: Nath Bhola , Bhattacharya Debasis
Published: March 2023

Forecast of productivity (yield) has an importance over production and area separately because it depends on both. Trend of the same reveals the necessity of the resources to be managed, for increasing yield in future. The forecast values of the series are obtained using autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model and the trend is determined by the means of Mann Kendall’s trend test. In the present work we have found that the productivity of rice for overall country shows an increasing trend. Mann Kendal’s trend analysis reported that the productivity has a steadily increasing trend which was also evident from the Sen’s slope coefficient (Q). ARIMA (1,1,1) model with constant was found to be appropriate model for forecasting the productivity of rice. The forecast values were obtained for the subsequent four years starting from 2018 to 2021. Forecast error was also calculated and it was found to be less than 2 per cent i.e., 1.36 per cent.
Analysis of changes in land use and land cover in Central Kashmir of the Great Himalayas using geospatial technologies
Authors: Syed Rouhullah Ali , Khan Junaid N. , Kumar Rohitashw , Lone Farooq Ahmad , Mir Shakeel Ahmad , Khan Imran
Published: March 2023

Remote sensing data may identify changes in land use and land cover (LU/LC). Land cover changes include changing from one land cover category to another and changing conditions within a category. LU/LC change is an essential aspect of current environmental management techniques. It is vital for land conservation, sustainable development, and water resource management. The study's goal is to investigate changes in land use and land cover in Central Kashmir of the Great Himalayas. This study used LISS III 23.5 m resolution images between 2000 and 2017 to detect land cover change. Changes were identified using Arc GIS 10.4.1. This method identified seven land use/cover classes: water bodies, glaciers/snow; forests; agriculture; horticulture; wasteland/barren; and built-up/utility. Ground truthing was done to test the accuracy of the preprocessing and categorization of the images. This study found that in the previous 17 years, all land use classes in Central Kashmir have changed significantly. Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been used to better comprehend the consequences of physical changes. The study's findings can be used to design resource conservation measures. To protect unwanted LU/LC change in Central Kashmir, proper land management methods, integrated watershed management, and community engagement should be encouraged.
Strategies to cope with warming and reduced rainfall in green gram for northern transition zone of Karnataka, India
Authors: Dhage Sagar , Patil Ravi
Published: March 2023

South West monsoon has become more erratic and unpredictable in the northern Transition Zone of Karnataka and in the coming decades this will continue further with warming. To cope with change in climate, agronomic adaptation strategies (optimum sowing window and application of irrigation at critical stages) are required to maintain higher yields of greengram. As a result, the DSSAT model was used to investigate the influence of climate change on greengram. The study included a combination of two temperature (+1 and +2 °C) and two reduced rainfall (˗10 and ˗20 %) scenarios in comparison with the baseline scenario (i.e., current climate). These scenarios were built for 32 years using historical weather data from 1985-2016. With regard to adaptation strategies, six dates of sowing; starting from June 1st week to July 2nd week at a weekly interval and four irrigation treatments each of 60 mm; one at pre-flowering stage, one at pod formation stage, one each at pre-flowering and pod formation stages, and no irrigation (rainfed) were included. Between sowing dates, the model's simulation of average grain yield across 32 years revealed that, 3rd (513 kg ha-1) and 4th (508 kg ha-1) week of June were found to be optimum under future climate. Irrigation at any of the critical stages increased the yield, but largest positive yield response was replicated with two irrigations: one at pre-flowering and the other during the pod formation stage (556 kg/ha). This study clearly showed that under future climates of 1 to 2 ℃ warming with reduced rainfall scenarios (-10 % & -20 %), sowing on 3rd and 4th week of June is best one, providing two irrigations (60 mm each) one at pre-flowering and the other at pod formation stage would more than compensate the loss in yield projected under changing climates in coming decades.
Evaluation of some genetic variability associated traits of 32 rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes in three different planting spacing by path coefficient analysis
Authors: Katkani Deepak , Payasi Shiv Kumar , Hamidi Aidin , Singh Yogendra , Patidar Rahul
Published: March 2023

The study was taken up to estimate 32 advance breeding lines of rice for grain yield and the related traits in three different planting techniques, viz. direct seeded condition (E-I), transplanting with spacing of 15 x 15 cm (E-II) and 25 x 15 cm (E-III). The experimentation was carried out to explore the parameters of hereditary & variability for yield along-with yield components, to study the extent of association and direct and indirect special effects of different yield components on grain yield in rice. The analysis of variance from the experimental results documented significant changes amongst various genotypes for all studied traits with respect to the three planting spacing. High GCV, high magnitude of broad sense heritability coupled with genetic advance as percentage of mean was detected for grain yield/plant and harvest index. These above-mentioned traits displayed considerable contribution of different additive gene action for their phenotypic appearance. The characters harvest index (%), biological yield/plant, flag leaf angle and no. of productive tillers/plant showed positive correlation & direct effect on grain yield per plant on pooled analysis. It indicated that these traits might be included in formulating criteria of selection for enhancement of the grain yield per plant in rice.
Arsenic acquisition pattern in different plant parts of aromatic rice cultivars
Authors: Devi Naorem Meena , Champak Kumar Kundu  , Ghosh Mirtyunjay , Bhattacharyya Kallol , Banerjee Hirak , Majumder Anurup
Published: March 2023

A field trial was conducted in Gontra village under Chakdaha block of Nadia district, West Bengal during rainy (kharif) season of 2020 to assess arsenic (As) accumulation in different plant parts of aromatic rice cultivars. The field trial was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 15 treatments (aromatic rice cultivars) and three replications. Results revealed that the aromatic rice cultivar ‘Poreiton’ (collected from Manipur) showed maximum arsenic accumulation in grain (0.93 mg/kg) and husk (1.68 mg/kg); being statistically at par with cultivars ‘Wairi-Chakhao’ (0.87 and 1.55 mg/kg grain and husk, respectively) and ‘'Lalbadshabhog’ (0.74 and 1.52 mg/kg grain and husk, respectively). Least arsenic accumulation was found in the cultivar ‘Tulaipanji’ (0.17 and 0.71 mg/kg grain and husk, respectively). Hence, the cultivar ‘Tulaipanji’ grain was found to be safe for human consumption, as the grain As content within the safe limit as per WHO’s guideline (maximum 0.2 mg/kg of white rice). But other cultivars need some mitigation strategies with respect to water and nutrient management so that grain As content is kept within the safe limit.
In vivo studies on anti hyperglycemic activity of sericin using rat model
Authors: Pachhiappan Priyadhrashini , Thangamalar A. , Prabhu S. , Swathiga G. , Umapathy G. , Chozhan K.
Published: March 2023

Silk protein, sericin was isolated from raw silk fabrication in reeling industry and subsequent process of silk throwing. The majority of it is thrown in the waste water from silk manufacturing. Sericin was used in antibacterial, antioxidant, wound healing, moisturising, and antiaging medications and cosmetics. Limited reports on the use of sericin in the treatment of diabetes prompted the current study on the use of sericin in the control of diabetes in rats. Thus, the present study was aimed to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of sericin protein using rat model. The results indicated that sericin treated groups showed a noteworthy augment in body weight than the standard drug (Metformin) treatment with diabetic control. Sericin @ 400mg/kg showed 152.6 mg/dl and 141.2 mg/dl on 7th and 21st day of treatment. Similarly, Sericin @ 800mg/kg showed 126.0 mg/dl and 114.0 mg/dl on 7th and 21st day of treatment when compared to control (206.0 mg/dl and 203.6 mg/dl). SGOT of 68.4 and 50.0 units per litre of serum was observed in sericin @ 400 mg/kg and 800mg/kg treated rats when compared to control 138.6 units. SGPT 0f 26.0 and 21.6 units per litre of serum was observed in sericin @ 400 mg/kg and 800mg/kg treated rats when compared to control (75.0 units). Triglycerides of 96.4 and 81. 4 units were observed in sericin @ 400 mg/kg and 800mg/kg treated rats when compared to control (152.8 units).
PRIORITIES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF STATE INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES AND INVESTMENT POLICY IN GEORGIA
Authors: Zurab Nasaraia Zurab Nasaraia
Published: March 2023

The article discusses current issues of financial support of state investment activities and investment policy, analysis of current practice and current situation. The study analyzes the financial and credit regulation of investments in Georgia and the relationship with the investment environment, its positive and negative aspects,the relationship of investment property financial decisions to a sequence of political, socio-economic and cultural factors, as well as challenges and opportunities in this area. The attention was focused on aspects such as: ensuring the stability of the macroeconomic and political environment, developing fiscal and monetary policies, taking into account the interests of the production sector, creating a transparent, efficient, stable and legal environment, removing bureaucratic and corruption barriers, revitalizing the work of agencies promoting investment activities.
Moreover, there are estimated "SWOT factors" strengths and weaknesses of the investment environment of Georgia, its capabilities and threats.
The author notes that Georgia will be able to interest investors in further expanding the production capacities in which they have already invested, only if it provides:
- socio-economic stability within the country,
- development of communication structures,
- high level of education.
Georgia has such an important factor as cheap labor force (due to low qualification of workers and high level of unemployment), which is one of the decisive factors for placing investment funds in the country.
The author has focused on the growth of such financial resources in the structure of foreign investments, which will be directed to the restoration and development of production based on the state's interests. Improving the business institutional environment necessary for creating new industries, accelerating the process of economic liberalization and increasing the efficiency of the financial sector.
Keywords: investment environment, funds, credit rating, public debt, foreign investments, transport sector.
Cancer Stem Cells as a Considerable Barrier in Anti-Cancer-Treatments
Authors: Nameghi Shahrzad Manavi
Published: March 2023

Today in mankind’s modern society cancer is one of the heterogonous critical leading death causes in the world. Annually many victims of different types of cancer are being recorded throughout the world. Many researchers did many researches and experiments to find the causes and treatment for it. According to the reports it is estimated that more than 10 million deaths were recorded in 2020. One of the challenging studies in cancer research is to examine the role of cancer stem cells in this process and treatment. Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) are a group of tumor cells that can possess tumor growth initiation and increase the bulk populations of non-tumorigenic cancer cell progeny through differentiation. Some of the particular characteristics give them the capability to be resistant to radio and chemotherapies. This mini-review aims to investigate the recent researchers from 2019 to 2022 to get a better view of the function and specific options which can help to act as a barrier in the treatment process and examine good suggestions in order to get more success in the near future.
Primary Umbilical Endometriosis: Case Report
Authors: Alamri Musab Atif
Published: March 2023

Endometriosis is a benign condition that occurs during the productive age in women However, one of the rare disorders of endometriosis location-wise is the umbilical endometriosis. Umbilical endometriosis had been into divided primary and secondary umbilical endometriosis depending on the causes; either after laparoscopic or open procedures which are secondary. The primary happened unexpectedly. MRI sensitivity is superior to detecting small lesions. According to a study done in 2002, MRI sensitivity and specificity to detect biopsy-was proven 69% and 75%. In this case report, the patient was a 38-year-old single girl with primary umbilical endometriosis. For treatment, most cases with umbilical endometriosis have been treated with surgery. However, treatment with medication needs to be researched and requires more investigation.
Evaluation of Transplanted Stem Cell Dynamic Variables in the Bone Marrow of Children with Malignancies
Authors: Oktar Pınar Akpınar
Published: March 2023

Objective: According to risk classifications, the transplant of healthy hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow is a priority treatment option for hematopoietic diseases. The effectiveness of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after bone marrow transplantation is largely dependent on the capacity of the bone marrow microenvironment to accept transplanted cells. Detailed analysis of hematopoietic stem cell kinetics after transplantation is very important, as initial transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells affects prognosis. In this study, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell percentage values were evaluated together with other transplantation-related parameters to determine the capacity of stem cell dynamic variables in the bone marrow. Methods: Dynamic variables in hematopoietic stem cell fate in bone marrow transplantation include many parameters; hematopoietic stem cell transplantation rates in the apheresis product of 13 patients and cell counts per kilogram and engraftment times, CD34+ cell rates, CD34+ cell counts per kilogram, chimerism rates, Graft-versus-Host Disease grades, white blood cell counts, and post-transplant relapse status. In the apheresis products collected from the patients before transplantation, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells were identified by the immunophenotypic barcode "CD34+, CD38-, CD45RA-, CD90+, CD49f+", and data analysis was performed with the BD FACSDivaTM software by studying on the BD FACSCanto II flow cytometer device. Results: According to the results of the pearson correlation analysis (non-parametric correlations), a strong positive and significant relationship was found between the number of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation per kg and the percentage of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation of the patients (r=.733, p<.05). According to the results of the analysis, there was a moderately significant and positive relationship (r=.631, p<.05) between the percentage of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and platelet engraftment time, while there was a strong inverse relationship between erythrocyte engraftment time (r=-.730, p<.01). A strong positive and significant relationship was found between the number of Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation cells per kilogram infused into the patients and the platelet engraftment times (r=.780, p<.05). Conclusion: This study confirms that a mean cell dose of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells ≥ 2.57 x 106/kg infused provides rapid short- and long-term platelet engraftment in pediatric patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic transplantation. This study is important in terms of revealing the possible relationship between pulling forward the platelet engraftment time and the number and percentage of Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in our transplanted patients. It is also important that a statistically significant inverse relationship was determined between HSPC values and mean erythrocyte engraftment times.
Managing Blood Glucose with the Use of Oral Semaglutide and Life Style Modification Among Indian Patients
Authors: Bhatnagar Amit
Published: March 2023

Increased number of Type II DM Patients with risk of other co morbidities for e.g. HTN, CAD, Stroke, CKD with prevalence of obesity has increased the overall comorbidities in multifold. Health benefits of weight loss are found to be effective in overall management of Diabetes. Meteoric rise in number of diabatic patients and increasing life threatening impact of this disease, the significance of studies on diabetes have increased. It becomes very crucial to explain the patient and their family members about the diet, required physical exercise and stress-free living for the management of this metabolic disorder. This case study will show the diabetes management and weight management with the help of oral Semaglutide, physical exercise and diet modification.
Anesthetic Management of Pericardial Tamponade During Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty - A Case Report
Authors: TK Chandrashekara
Published: March 2023

Percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMV) is the treatment of choice for symptomatic mitral valve stenosis. Most common complication of this procedure is pericardial tamponade. Early diagnosis and immediate management are essential and lifesaving as it determines the clinical outcome. Hereby a case report of successful management of pericardial tamponade following PMV in a middle-aged female patient with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis by multidisciplinary team approach with a focus on Anesthesia care and management.
Successful Anesthesia Management of Complicated Case of Placenta Previa Accreta with Massive Intraoperative Bleeding and Incidentally Detected COVID-19
Authors: TK Chandrashekara
Published: March 2023

Placenta previa accreta is a serious obstetric condition with high risk of postoperative complications requiring the use of multiple health resource. The risk is higher in patients with previous history of caesarean section. Moreover, presence of COVID-19 infection can deteriorate the disease process. In this case report it was reported that the case of successful anesthetic management of a complicated placenta previa accreta with massive intraoperative bleeding with incidental COVID-19 diagnosis.
ASK! Preoperative Safety Checklist Protocol in Interventional Spine Procedures: A Quality Improvement Study Thirty Month Follow-up
Authors: Chhatre Akhil
Published: March 2023

Medical errors can have devastating consequences for patients. Therefore, it is crucial to prevent sentinel and wrong-side events in order to ensure patient safety. One effective tool for achieving this goal is the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist, which can be used in conjunction with a pre-procedural, multidisciplinary checklist and physician-led time-out. In a QI project that focused on interventional pain procedures, a pre-procedural, multidisciplinary checklist and physician-led time-out were implemented. Over a period of 30 months and 5,017 procedures, no near misses or incidents were recorded. These preliminary results suggest that the use of multi-disciplinary checklists and attending-led time outs can significantly improve patient safety in interventional pain procedures.
Pseudoprogression and pseudoresponse according to MRI data after radiosurgical treatment of glioblastoma using metronidazole
Authors: Gryazov A.B.
Published: March 2023

Aims: to determine response rates to radiosurgical treatment of patients with glioblastoma using hypoxic radiosensitizers based on MRI data to improve diagnosis of true tumor recurrence, or true response to treatment from pseudoprogression and pseudoresponse.
Methods. From 106 patients with glioblastoma treated with radiosurgery, we compared the group with the use of radiosensitizers and the control group without it, focusing on the differential diagnosis of pseudoprogression and pseudoresponse from true tumor recurrences and response to treatment, comparing the success of treatment in terms of recurrence-free and overall survival.
Results. From the total number of treated patients, signs of pseudoprogression were observed in 30 patients (34.09%) in the period from 3 to 6 months after SRH. A pseudoresponse was observed in 4 patients (4.54%) during the first week, in two patients on the third day, and in two patients on the fifth day after SRH using the hypoxic radiosensitizer metronidazole. The value of ADC in the zone of intermediate hypoxia was important not only for differential diagnosis of pseudoprogression and pseudoresponse from true progression and response, but also for determining predictors of treatment success, for example, an increase in ADC from 0.9-1.0x10-3mm2/s to 1.1 -1.2x10-3mm2/s one week after SRH with radiosensitization was not only an indicator of true response, but also a predictor of relapse-free survival rates over 10 months, and overall - 20 months in the main group.
Conclusions. Indicators of perfusion, diffusion and BOLD programs help to carry out differential diagnosis of pseudoprogression, pseudoresponse and true relapses and tumor response to radiosurgical treatment, the study of ADC indicators, which, in addition to high sensitivity and specificity, are predictors of radiosurgical treatment of glioblastoma, deserves special importance.
CT and MRI imaging of craniocerebral trauma in children: 4 observations
Authors: Zabudska L. , Makomela N.
Published: March 2023

The worldwide incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is extremely high. In the structure of TBI, children's traumatism has a significant weight[]. Significant progress in the reconstructive and restorative treatment of children with TBI is possible only on the basis of CT and MRI imaging [].
The purpose of the article present in certain aspects unique clinical cases of CT and MRI imaging of TBI in children aged 13 months to 11 years in an infographic format.
4 clinical observations are presented as part of CT and MRI images: skull fracture, penetrating wounds of the scalp due to dog bites; depressed fracture of the frontal bone with the transition to the upper walls of the orbits, diastasis of the seams; depressed fracture of the frontal bone with a hemorrhagic bruise of the left frontal lobe due to a fall from a bicycle; high-energy TBI (fall from the 7th floor), multiple fractures of the extremities, fracture of the lower jaw, fat emboli of cerebral vessels.
Compelling Heat Transfer Augmentation of Laminar Natural Convection from Vertical Plates to Binary Gas Mixtures Formed with Light Helium and Selected Heavier Gases
Authors: Campo Antonio , Papari M. Mehdi
Published: March 2023

The present study addresses a remarkable behavior of certain binary gas mixtures in connection to laminar natural convection along a heated vertical plate at constant temperature. The binary gas mixtures are formed with light helium (He) as the primary gas and selected heavier secondary gases. The heavier secondary gases are nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), xenon (Xe), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), tetrafluoromethane (CF4) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The central objective in the study is to investigate the attributes of the set of seven He‒based binary gas mixtures for heat transfer enhancement with respect to the heat transfer with helium (He) and air. From heat convection theory, four thermo‒physical properties: viscosity η, density ρ, thermal conductivity λ, and isobaric heat capacity Cp affect the thermo‒buoyant convection of fluids. In this study it became necessary to construct a particular correlation equation consigned to the set of seven He‒based binary gas mixtures, which operate in the Prandtl number closed sub‒interval [0.1, 1]. The heat transfer rate with the set of seven He‒based binary gas mixtures from the vertical plate involves four thermo‒physical properties: density ρmix, viscosity ηmix, thermal conductivity λmix, and isobaric heat capacity Cp, mix that vary with the molar gas composition w. A case study is performed to elucidate the unique characteristics of the modified convective heat transport that the set of seven He‒based binary gas mixtures brings forward as compared to the convective heat transport of He and air. It was found that the He+SF6 binary gas mixture renders an absolute maximum heat transfer enhancement rate that is 39 times higher than the heat transfer rate provided by He and 78 times higher than air.
Selection Informative Units for Extractive Summarization
Authors: Turan Meti̇n
Published: March 2023

An Extractive Multi-Document Summarizer must select the most informative units and prevents duplication in extraction. In order to achieve this goal, a new technique, called “comprising at least one Representative Term at the Highest Frequency”, called RTHF, is proposed in this work. The units which include representative terms, but with low frequencies are not considered for extraction (selection of the most informative units). On the other hand, these units which provide RTHF feature, precede other similar units in ranking (prevents duplication). The heuristic behind the RTHF is explained by probability. RTHF was experimented on a previously developed and tested paragraph- based Extractive Multi-Document Summarizer. The results show that it enhances the original system by 0.8% ~ 3.2% (Average-F values of ROUGE metrics).
An Efficient Technique for Global Facial Recognition using Python and OpenCV in 2D Images
Authors: Cadena José , Villa Manuel , Martínez Maira , Acurio Jaime , Chacón Luis
Published: March 2023

The present work is an investigation that deals with the use of efficient techniques for global facial recognition using Python and OpenCV carried out in the Information Systems career of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences of the Technical University of Cotopaxi. We work with a database of 2D faces corresponding to the students of the Information Systems career that served for the analysis and comparison of the three techniques used (Fisherfaces, EigenFaces, LBPH). The objective of our work is to determine an efficient technique that contributes to the area of global facial recognition, contributing significantly to the field of university security, taking into consideration the saving of resources for future implementations. Finishing this work with the respective analysis and interpretation of the research results, it has been determined that of the three techniques studied, LBPH has the best results both in training time and in face recognition efficiency, reaching near 100% in our tests.
It’s in the “Telling” (by Asking): A Passover Analogy to Explain the Enduring Foundational Nature of Carrie Menkel-Meadow’s Dispute Resolution Scholarship
Authors: Coben James
Published: March 2023

One true measure of whether ideas are “foundational” is whether they will resonate with future generations. Judaism, one of the world’s oldest religions, offers an annual ritual—the Passover Seder—that exemplifies success in passing down foundational ideas. That ritual, among other things, posits that to tell an enduring story, it must be told in ways that inspire many different kinds of people—with widely disparate motivations, perspectives, and abilities—to engage with, relate to, and understand the story. This Essay asserts that Carrie Menkel-Meadow’s dispute resolution scholarship is very much a successful “telling” with many characteristics remarkably similar to the Passover Seder. And that in turn explains why Menkel-Meadow’s work has been so important to the first generation of dispute resolution scholars and practitioners, and why it will endure as foundational for generations to come.
Carrie Menkel-Meadow: Dispute Resolution in a Feminist Voice
Authors: Schneider Andrea K.
Published: March 2023

The presence of women in the law has changed the law’s substance, practice, and process. Carrie Menkel-Meadow, whose scholarship centers on this theme, is one such revolutionary woman.

Professor Menkel-Meadow, who I am proud to call my colleague, co-author, and friend (hereinafter referred to as Carrie), began her career in 1977 with a series of simple questions that sparked a breathtaking body of work. Carrie probed the depth of male domination in the realm of law and wondered what changes female representation might engender. In particular, she focused her inquiry on the value orientation each respective gender might bring to the law: "To what extent are the legal institutions we deal with male-dominated, both in the values they reflect and the manner or means used to express those values? To what extent might the expression of feminine or female values, principles and qualities both in the ends desired and the means used to express those ends alter our legal institutions? How does the increased participation of women in these legal institutions move us toward or away from the realization of feminine values in the law?"

Over 40 years, Carrie elaborated on these questions to develop a thorough and wide-ranging feminist jurisprudence. This Essay attempts to do justice to her work. Part II recapitulates her account of the feminization of the law: the way that feminine values affect the substance of the law; the way that we practice and learn law; and the process of law, especially in the area of Carrie’s other love—dispute resolution. In particular, Carrie used a key narrative to illustrate competing approaches to problem-solving. Spurred by Carol Gilligan’s reanalysis of psychology studies, Carrie dove into the moral dilemmas used in psychology and recast the story of Amy and Jake (where they wrestle over the dilemma of whether to steal drugs to save a life) as a lesson in problem-solving. Throughout her writings, Carrie advocated for a feminine ethic of care to have equal footing with the more traditional (masculine) ethic of justice that has been hallowed in law.

Part III of this Essay uses a different narrative from Carrie’s scholarship to illustrate the application of the feminization of the law. In the case of Ziba—a hypothetical mediation between an underage bride and her controlling husband, Ahmed—we see how Carrie’s own passions for feminism and dispute resolution collide in the mediation process she typically champions. Ultimately, Carrie’s treatment of the case puts into practice the ethic of care developed within her feminist jurisprudence.
Introduction to the Renaissance Woman of Dispute Resolution: Carrie Menkel-Meadow’s Contributions to New Directions in Feminism, Ethics, and ADR
Authors: Welsh Nancy
Published: March 2023

Introduction to Texas A&M Law Review's 2022 Symposium Issue
Koronapandemian hallinta Suomessa 2020–2022: Hallintapyrkimykset, hallintatavat ja hallintotapojen käyttö
Authors: Ahonen Pertti , Niskanen Ville-Pekka , Uusikylä Petri
Published: March 2023

The governance of the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland in 2020-2022: Aims and modes of governance and their uses
Governance related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland revolved around the actions of the government and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. This article examines this governance by focusing on holistic (whole-of-government; network governance and participation) and reductionistic (coping and taming) modes of governance inspired by literature on the governance of wicked problems. Each mode includes a specific understanding of the problem at hand and the actions introduced to resolve it. In addition, securitization is viewed as a reductionistic mode of governance, but also as a way of justifying the usage of different modes of governance. The results highlight the centrality of the sectoral ministries and pre-existing governance structures. In addition, the results pinpoint how securitization may have been involved in the enactment of various policies, and not only drastic measures.
”Peruskehikko on olemassa, mutta sitä ei seurattu” – asiantuntijanäkemykset kansanterveysjärjestelmän toiminnasta ja ketterästä hallinnasta COVID-19-pandemiassa vuosina 2020–2021
Authors: Huhtakangas Moona , Paananen Henna , Kihlström Laura , Rautiainen Pauli , Keskimäki Ilmo , Karreinen Soila , Tynkkynen Liina-Kaisa
Published: March 2023

“A basic framework for pandemic governance existed, but was not followed” – expert views of agile governance and performance of the Finnish public health system during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021
The aim is to examine how public health authorities acted, what kind of roles they adopted, and how the expected roles and actions appeared in relation to the legislative framework and national preparedness plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research is theoretically grounded in the concepts of agile and adaptive governance. Our empirical data consists of 53 qualitative interviews with public health actors at national, regional and local level collected from March 2021–February 2022. We analyzed interviews using directed content analysis. Major issues regarding the response of public health authorities included ambiguity, lack of knowledge in decision-making, and a mismatch between the locations of public health competence and public health authority.
Valmiuslaki koronapandemian sääntelystrategiana
Authors: Lonka Harriet
Published: March 2023

The emergency powers act as the regulatory strategy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland
Preparedness legislation prepares for situations that require exceptional powers for the authorities to control the situation. In this study, the Emergency Powers Act and the entity of its preliminary works and background materials are looked at as a regulatory strategy guiding the management of the COVID-19 crisis in Finland. The review utilizes the framework previously developed for analysis of governmental security strategy work. The relevant importance of these elements is examined through the government statutes on the application of the Emergency Powers Act in 2020 and 2021. In conclusion the aspects of rationality are found to be dominant in the governmental COVID-19 regulation strategy. The determination of public value has largely been left to be the responsibility of the Constitutional Law Committee. The inability of the strategy to recognize the needs for adaptive regulation in...
Maavoimien esikunnan työtiimien luottamuskokemuksia covid-19 etätyön aikana
Authors: Kähkönen Tiina
Published: March 2023

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Windstrom noch günstiger erzeugen
Authors: Dauer Philipp
Published: March 2023

Mit 64 Gigawatt installierter Leistung und einem Anteil von 23 Prozent an der Stromerzeugung stellen Windenergieanlagen bereits heute fast ein Drittel der Kraftwerksleistung in Deutschland bereit. Dieser Anteil muss weiterhin deutlich gesteigert werden, um den Klimawandel hinreichend auszubremsen und sich auf nationaler Ebene energiepolitisch unabhängiger zu machen. Mit seinen Komponenten, Systemen und Lösungen leistet Phoenix Contact dazu schon heute einen Beitrag.
Neues Energiekonzept mit Backup
Authors: König Klaus W.
Published: March 2023

Die Energiewende nimmt Gestalt an, an vielen Stellen gleichzeitig. Das Hotel Sonne-Post im Schwarzwald ist eine solche Stelle. Beste Zutaten, eine hervorragende Zubereitung und geschulte Mitarbeitende sind Voraussetzungen, um ein feines Essen auf den Tisch zu bringen. Ähnlich beim Energiekonzept: Edle Produkte, eine ausgezeichnete Planung und erfahrene Handwerkerinnen und Handwerker sind Voraussetzungen für ein nachhaltiges Ergebnis.
Asociación de las dislipidemias con el SNP rs5888 (exón 8) del gen SR-B1
Authors: Velásquez Hernández Francisco Emanuel , Ángeles-Chimal José Santos , Olalla-Tapia Jesús Santa , Hernández-Osorio Luis Alberto , Patiño Carro Elias Aldair , Pérez Ruiz Adriana Guadalupe , Herrera-Arellano Armando , Salgado Rodriguez Oscar Ivan
Published: March 2023

Las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) son la primera causa de muerte de las enfermedades no transmisibles en el mundo, figurando las dislipidemias como una irregularidad frecuente y principal factor de riesgo. El gen SCARB1 codifica el receptor SR-B1, el cual participa en la depuración del colesterol y captación selectiva de HDL. La sobre expresión del SR-B1 disminuye el HDL-C y la aterosclerosis, mientras que su ausencia incrementa el HDL-C y eleva la aterosclerosis. Objetivo. Identificar el tipo de asociación de las dislipidemias con el SNP rs5888 del gen SRB1 (exón 8) en población aparentemente sana del estado de Morelos México. Metodología. De un total de 258 muestras, se extrajo ADN para su purificación y cuantificación, posteriormente se realizó la genotipificación del exón 8 mediante PCR en tiempo real y utilizando el software applied biosystems, las asociaciones genotípicas (con SNP y sin SNP) se realizaron por la prueba estadística de Razón de Momios. Resultados. El 72.87 % de la población estudiada presenta dislipidemias, siendo la hipoαlipoproteinemia la más frecuente, mayormente en hombres (78.19 %). Se encontró asociación protectora limítrofe para hipoαlipoproteinemia quienes presenten el SNP rs5888 y asociación de riesgo en hipercolesterolemia e hipertrigliceridemia, concluyendo que un cambio en el mismo gen, pueden aumentar o disminuir la probabilidad de desarrollar enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Interpretación constitucional de la naturaleza como sujeto de derechos: de la teoría antropocéntrica al biocentrismo
Authors: Álvarez Carrion Jenniffer Adriana , Moscoso Parra Ruth Karina
Published: March 2023

Desde el reconocimiento a la naturaleza como sujeto de derechos en la Constitución de la República del Ecuador en el año 2008 hasta la actualidad, la jurisprudencia Constitucional ha realizado acercamientos que permitan determinar algunos de los conceptos que permitan reconocer los derechos y aplicar de forma adecuada el ordenamiento jurídico a la luz de las teorías sobre las que se desenvuelve; en este caso, se aborda la concepción teórica antropocéntrica y la posterior consolidación de las teorías ecocéntricas y biocéntricas, la aplicación del sumak kawsay, en las que se establece que el hombre no tiene orden jerárquico, de superioridad o preferencia con relación a la naturaleza, sino que forma parte de un todo, estableciéndose la obligación de vivir en armonía con la naturaleza.
Caracterización de los líderes sociales en Colombia
Authors: López Sanabria Jhon Jairo , Botia Gómez Luis Arnol Andrés , Caicedo Aragón Jhon Edward , Pérez Pertuz Johemir Jesús
Published: March 2023

El objeto de estudio de la presente investigación refiere la actual problemática del homicidio de líderes sociales en virtud que se siguen presentando hechos de violencia en contra de los mismos dada su labor al interior de sus comunidades, teniendo como propósitos diagnosticar, caracterizar y comprender el fenómeno criminal desde una perspectiva histórica y criminal desde la visión institucional y organismos de vigilancia de los derechos humanos que están en Colombia como garante de la libertad. La metodología abordada es de carácter mixta, mediante la obtención de datos que conlleven a la caracterización de los líderes sociales por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas, grupos focales con una muestra de 311 participantes. Los resultados obtenidos permitieron afirmar que, en la labor del líder social, el liderazgo se destaca como un elemento esencial en cada comunidad, toda vez que oficia como un delegado de las instituciones estatales en la tarea de generar estrategias en la protección de los líderes. Adicionalmente, haber profundizado el estudio de los diferentes tipos de liderazgo, ejercido en las diferentes comunidades en el territorio nacional, y su consecuente impacto en los procesos en la defensa de los derechos humanos de los territorios mediante las prácticas del trabajo comunitario, permitió establecer la relación íntima que se dá entre el líder, su liderazgo y su quehacer rutinario en la comunidad
Lineamientos de análisis para la predicción de quiebra en las empresas manufactureras del Ecuador
Authors: Paredes Benavides Karen Lorena
Published: March 2023

En la presente investigación se realiza un análisis del fracaso de las empresas en el sector manufacturero del Ecuador desde el año 2015 al 2019 por medio de un modelo desarrollado y aplicado en las empresas del sector comercial en el año 2019. Para lo cual, se analizaron los principales modelos de predicción del fracaso empresarial aplicados anteriormente basándose en diferentes variables cuyos resultados respaldan esta investigación. Debido a lo expuesto, se analizó la base de datos de las industrias del sector manufacturero mediante la utilización del software SPSS con el fin de conocer si el modelo es aplicable. Seguidamente, se da conocer las principales razones financieras y su porcentaje de significancia, así como, el porcentaje de acertabilidad del modelo en los diferentes años. A través del análisis documental, se ha llegado a la conclusión de que el modelo que se adjudicó en el año 2019 es viable, ya que, presentó mejores resultados en comparación con las empresas comerciales.
Estrategias de marketing de contenidos y su efecto en la percepción de marca de emprendimientos digitales
Authors: Castilla Rodrigo , Mccolm Fernanda , Carhuayo Celeste
Published: March 2023

La promoción de contenidos es un componente esencial que sirve de catalizador para el éxito de los productos digitales y proporciona una ayuda significativa a las empresas al permitir una comunicación y una relación estrechas con sus clientes. De este modo, a pesar de posibles barreras sociales como la pandemia, será posible posicionar una marca en el mercado digital. El objetivo principal del presente estudio fue determinar la relación entre el marketing de contenidos y el posicionamiento de la marca de emprendimientos. Este estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental, transversal y correlativo. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 50 clientes de diversas marcas, lo que representa el número medio mensual de clientes de estos negocios. Los resultados del estudio mostraron una correlación significativa y clara entre el posicionamiento de la marca y el marketing de contenidos de 0,864. Estos resultados nos llevaron a la conclusión de que, a pesar de los retos causados por la pandemia, las marcas se han posicionado con éxito en el mercado virtual utilizando el marketing de contenidos.
Analysis of the agroindustry processing of wet and dry arabic coffee, in the western region of honduras
Authors: Torres Mejía Juan Alexander , Torres Mejía Fredy , Ayala Espinoza Omar Vicente
Published: March 2023

This research arose from the academy, with the purpose of making scientific contributions to the country's coffee sector, and determining the yield of processed coffee by studying yields, in two compact ecological milling centers in Honduras, in Matazano, Pinabetal, Talgua Lempira and El Pinal, San Juan de Opoa,,Copán. In addition, to know the volume and/or measure when receiving cherry or grape coffee, and in order to produce coffee that has a moisture percentage between (11 - 12) %. Obtaining the following results for a dry parchment coffee, samples from a standard plant < 900 masl 19% yield, Composition of the High Grown coffee bean "900-1200 masl" with 21% and Composition of the Stricty High Grown coffee bean > 1200 masl, averaging for all altitudinal floors of 21% CPS, yields for producer gold yield averages of 18% for standard plant, High Grown coffee 18% and Strictly High Grown coffee 19%. Respectively for gold exportable according to cupping laboratory analysis 15% average weight in the three different altitudinal floors. Likewise, the samples of the different altitudinal floors were sensory evaluated, with the purpose of determining the quality of the coffee, finding scores of 82.5% in the standard central coffee, 84.5% in High Grown coffee and 89.5% Stricty High Grown coffee, likewise in accordance with a systematization process found in the compact ecological process, the document characterized wet and dry processing throughout the coffee supply chain. Finally, in the measurement of the yields of the green bean, it was determined by analysis of variance and Duncan's separation test that there are significant differences between the three types of altitudinal floors (masl) evaluated, and each evaluated height has different yields of dry where a directly proportional relationship between height and coffee weight yield is denoted.
Radicalización digital: el efecto de las redes sociales en el extremismo político y el discurso del odio
Authors: Ríos Nicoli Brian Martin
Published: March 2023

Las redes sociales propusieron un cambio total de paradigma en la forma de hacer marketing, networking, entretenimiento y, sobre todo, en la manera en la que se consume información, la cual, es de fiabilidad cuestionable. Esto puede afectar la percepción y la interacción de las personas, en entornos reales como virtuales. El propósito de este escrito es proporcionar un delineado global de la investigación sobre los roles que desempeñan las redes sociales en procesos de radicalización en línea.

Para analizar dicho efecto se utilizó el método de investigación documental a fin de realizar una revisión bibliográfica de diversos artículos publicados en bases de datos multidisciplinarias y específicas. Los resultados evidencian la conexión entre las redes sociales y el extremismo político, en el que algunas personas tienden a organizarse con otros individuos similares dentro del espectro político para formar diversos clústeres sociales conocidos para facilitar el populismo, la propaganda, el discurso del odio y la radicalización. La radicalización y el extremismo violento seguirán siendo motivo de preocupación. Como se muestra en este trabajo, hay desafíos considerables en la identificación de los factores que conducen a las personas por el camino de la radicalización y el cómo combatirlos.

Se concluye entonces, que las distintas redes sociales y herramientas en línea continuaran influyendo en las comunidades extremistas y los procesos de radicalización mediados digitalmente en el futuro próximo, lo cual demanda técnicas y herramientas de moderación más efectivas, tanto dentro como fuera de la internet.