bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPONENTES GENÉTICOS BAJO EL DISEÑO CAROLINA DEL NORTE II EN MAÍZ (Zea mays L.) EN EL SUR DE SONORA, MÉXICO
Authors: Rodríguez Pérez Gilberto , García Ramírez Alejandro , Cervantes Ortiz Francisco , Andrio Enríquez Enrique
Published: April 2023

Mexico está enfrentando un déficit en la producción de maíz (Zea mays L.) a pesar de producir 27 millones de toneladas anualmente. Los objetivos de esta investigación fueron estimar y cuantificar la acción génica involucrada en cruzas de maíz; y determinar la aptitud combinatoria general, la aptitud combinatoria específica y los componentes genéticos para seleccionar híbridos experimentales con alto rendimiento de grano en el sur de Sonora. Los híbridos se evaluaron en un diseño experimental de bloques completos al azar con tres repeticiones durante el ciclo primavera-verano de 2020-2021. El análisis genético se realizó usando el diseño Carolina del Norte II. Los resultados indicaron que las hembras CML-264 y CML-500; y los machos CML-500 y CML-542 obtuvieron los mayores promedios en todas las variables estudiadas. Sin embargo, las líneas hembras CML-494, CML-545 y CML-264, y los machos CML-550 y CML 542 presentaron mayor efecto de aptitud combinatoria general. Los híbridos CML-264xCML-550, CML-264xCML-555 y CML-494xCML-550 destacaron por ser más tardíos en floración y de porte medio, presentando un mayor rendimiento, peso de mil granos, peso hectolítrico e índice de flotación, asi como también mayores efectos de aptitud combinatoria específica positivos. El híbrido CML-545xCML-542 destacó en precocidad, obteniendo rendimientos aceptables en promedios intermedios. En los componentes genéticos, las varianzas de hembras, dominancia, genética aditiva y heredabilidad influyeron más en todas las variables estudiadas.
EVALUACIÓN DE LAS PROPIEDADES ESTRUCTURALES DE UN ANDISOL SOMETIDO A DISTINTOS METODOS Y PROFUNDIDADES DE INCORPORACIÓN DE RASTROJO EN EL SUELO
Authors: Bustos Tomas , Dec Dorota , Valle Susana , Clunes John , Dörner José
Published: April 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar los cambios en propiedades estructurales de un Andisol, como respuesta a la incorporación de rastrojo de avena (Avena sativa) entre postcosecha y pre-siembra, con tres equipos mecánicos. Los equipos empleados para la incorporación fueron: Púas (P), Discos (D), y Patas y Doble Discos Alternados (PD). La unidad experimental en cada caso fue de 1 ha y una parcela control (C) de 0,25 ha, sin incorporación. Para la evaluación de los tratamientos se colectaron muestras de suelo con cilindros antes y después de la incorporación de rastrojo. Los tratamientos P, D y PD presentaron cambios positivos en capacidad de aire (CA) y conductividad de aire 60 hPa (Kl) en la profundidad de 5 a 10 cm, con respecto a los medidos en la parcela control (C). Sólo el contenido de agua disponible para las plantas (PAWC) fue mayor en C. En la profundidad de 20 a 25 cm, los efectos de incorporación fueron negativos. El coeficiente de extensibilidad lineal (COLE) disminuyó en los tratamientos con incorporación de rastrojo, mientras que la CA aumentó en todos los tratamientos. Se concluyó que, durante el corto periodo transcurrido antes de la evaluación, el método de incorporación no produjo cambios significativos, pero sí se mejoraron algunas propiedades de la estructura suelo.
EVALUACIÓN FISICOQUÍMICA Y FUNCIONAL DE HARINAS Y ALMIDONES DEL GERMOPLASMA DE Musa spp. EN COLOMBIA
Authors: Enriquez Valencia Ayda Lilia , Lucas-Aguirre Juan Carlos , Caicedo-Arana Álvaro , Rodríguez-Henao Eberto , Aguilera-Arango Germán , Cañar-Serna Dubert Yamil , Albeiro Ocampo Jhon
Published: April 2023

Los plátanos (Musa balbisiana) y bananos (M. acuminata) son frutas importantes para la salud humana, debido a su contenido de almidón, vitaminas y proteínas. Sin embargo, los programas de mejoramiento genético se focalizan principalmente en aspectos agronómicos, sin tener en cuenta sus propiedades funcionales en los procesos agroindustriales. Por tal razón, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades químicas y funcionales de harinas y almidones en 104 accesiones de la Colección Colombiana de Germoplasma de Musáceas de AGROSAVIA. Se evaluó la viscosidad, propiedades calorimétricas, poder de hinchamiento, solubilidad, contenidos de amilosa, materia seca en almidones y contenido de azúcares y ácidos orgánicos en harinas. Los resultados mostraron que el contenido de materia seca varió entre 87,2 – 89,4% y el de amilosa entre 27,5 – 29,3%, siendo criterios importantes para diferenciar grupos genómicos y orientación al uso. Se resalta los contenidos de fructosa (11,4 - 17,2 mg/g en base seca) (bs) y glucosa (15,9 – 22,3 mg/g) (bs) como principales azúcares encontrados, así como el contenido de ácido cítrico (9,2 - 10,9 mg/g) (bs) y ácido málico (6,3 - 8,1 mg/g) (bs). El análisis de componentes principales logró reducir en un 58% la dimensionalidad de las propiedades evaluadas, explicando más del 70% de la variabilidad con 15 variables. Estas propiedades presentan alta variabilidad para discriminar entre accesiones y grupos formados, lo que indica potencial importante para la estructura de programas de fitomejoramiento en musáceas cultivadas en Colombia, con base en el sector agroindustrial.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS PILOT PLANT: USING SODIUM CHLORIDE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Authors: Salih Marwa Asad , Dhiaa Asmaa H.
Published: April 2023

The conversion of saltwater and brackish water into fresh water through desalination has gained significant importance as a solution to the worldwide scarcity of fresh water resources.  The Reverse Osmosis (RO) method has been effectively utilized to generate fresh water from sources of brackish water. This research aims to examine the variables that affect the performance of the reverse osmosis process. The effectiveness of the membrane was assessed through experiments that explored the impact of varying operating conditions, such as feed pressure, temperature, and concentration, on the reverse osmosis pilot plant and salt solution system (consisting of NaCl and MgCl2). The selected membrane used a polymeric membrane constructed as FilmTec TW30-1812-50 spiral-wound module. The results showed that as the feed temperature and salt concentration increased, the salt rejection decreased. On the other hand, as the transmembrane pressure was raised, the membrane's salt rejection improved. The experiments revealed that the feed temperature and salt concentration have a significant impact on the membrane's performance. Among the various variables studied, operating pressure had the largest effect on the product rate. As operating pressure increased, the permeation flux and salt rejection also increased, with a salt rejection rate of 96% achieved at 5 bars. In addition to other factors, the concentration of the feed greatly influences the solute content in the final product.
APPLICATION OF INTEGRATED TAGUCHI METHOD AND PRESENT-WORTH METHOD TO OPTIMIZE THE TURNING PARAMETERS OF INCONEL X750 ALLOY WITH AL2O3 NANOFLUID IN COCONUT OIL
Authors: Fasina Ebun , Sawyerr Babatunde Alade , Adedeji Wasiu Oyediran , Adedeji Kasali Aderinmoye , Adegoke Ridwan Majekodunmi , Oke Sunday Ayoola , Oyetunji Elkanah Olaosebikan
Published: April 2023

A previous study has shown the successful application of the Taguchi method in both the direct and indirect perspectives to compute the optimal parameters during the turning of Inconel x-750 alloy. The study deployed signal-to-noise ratios to minimize the output of surface roughness, tool wear and cutting force but the machining economic parameters were not mentioned. Yet, the techno-economic dimension of machining aids profitable adjustments of the turning operations. To correct this deficiency, the present article introduces a techno-economic dimension to the turning process using literature data. This paper is about combining three variants of the Taguchi methods in five distinct formulations. The Taguchi, Taguchi-Pareto and Taguchi-ABC methods are combined with the present worth method by introducing the interest rate and inflationary rate at different points in the S/N ratio (SNR) calculations. Aspect ratios and direct parameter combinations replace the traditional direct parameter analysis in the factor-level framework. The present worth, optimal parametric setting and performance flow analysis are needed for all five formulations to ascertain the direction of performance analysis for the turning process. Concerning the direct and aspect ratios, the cutting velocity (PWV, 949.1444) and the feed rate-cutting velocity ratio (PWF/V, 0.026) are the first and last positions, respectively. Regarding the Taguchi experimental run, the present worth of the feed rate-cutting velocity ratio (PWF/V, -155.403) was the first position while the present worth of the cutting velocity (PWV, -185.009) is the last position. Results for other formulations show promising attributes for the methods. The work could be useful for planning purposes in turning operations.
EVALUATION THE BEHAVIOR OF PULLOUT FORCE AND DISPLACEMENT FOR A SINGLE PILE: EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION WITH PLAXIS 3D
Authors: Alsamia Shaymaa , Koch Edina
Published: April 2023

This study conducted an experimental and numerical investigation to examine the pullout behavior of a single pile in sand soil with a specific density. The soil testing model was constructed to simulate real-world geotechnical applications where the soil is subjected to varying pullout forces. The experimental setup involved measuring vertical displacement corresponding to different values of pullout forces. The results were then compared to numerical results obtained from a PLAXIS 3D model with HS-small. The experimental and numerical results showed good agreement, demonstrating the effectiveness of the numerical model in simulating real-world geotechnical applications. The study provides valuable insights into the pullout behavior of a pile in soil with specific density and can be used to improve the design and construction of geotechnical structures. The difference between experimental results and numerical predictions was in acceptable values.
Clinical outcomes of percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty in patients with critical mitral stenosis
Authors: Shukhratjon Najmitdinovich Salakhitdinov  , Mahmudjon Isroilovich Khaydarov
Published: April 2023

Background: Clinical outcomes after percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty in patients with critical mitral stenosis is challenging and widely discussed. Aim of the study was to analyze the results of balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV) using the Inoue technique in patients with critical mitral valve stenosis. Material and Methods: From January 2020 to 2022, balloon mitral valvuloplasty was performed in 31 patients with critical mitral valve stenosis using the Inoue technique. There were 14 men (45.2%), women - 17 (54.8%). The patients were aged from 19 to 59 years, on average 42.4±6.1 years. All patients data were analyzed to evaluate the possible outcomes. Results: In 30 (96.4%) patients, a successful BMV was performed. In 1 (3.2%) patients, PMV failed, including puncture was unsuccessful, and it was not possible to pass a balloon catheter from the LA to the LV through the critically narrowed mitral valve opening. These failures took place at the initial stages of mastering the technique. A lethal outcome was noted in 0 (0.0%) case. In all 30 (96.8%) patients after BMV, positive results were obtained: the area of the mitral orifice increased by an average of 2.5 times, from 0.85±0.17 to 2.16±0.76 cm2 (p< 0.001), the maximum gradient at the level of the mitral valve decreased by 60.5%, on average from 26.9±2.95 to 8.9±0.6 mm Hg. (p<0.0001). The maximum pressure in the LA statistically significantly decreased from 40.29±6.01 mm Hg. Art. up to 21.43±3.83 mm Hg (p<0.05), in LA - from 49.7±10.9 to 29.7±8.2 mm Hg. (p<0.05). According to EchoCG data, regurgitation on the mitral valve after BMV appeared in 6 (24.1%) patients up to I degree, in 1 (3.2%) - up to II, and in 1 (3.2%) - up to III. In 16 (61.5%) of 26 patients with initial mitral insufficiency after BMV, the degree of regurgitation remained at the same level, in 8 (30.7%) the latter increased to II, in 2 (7.7%) - to III degree. Conclusion: BMV using the INOUE technique is a highly effective minimally invasive treatment method, accompanied by a low morbidity and mortality rate.
The role of matrix tablet in controlled release drug delivery system
Authors: J. M. Ghormade  , S. K. Yadav  , P. V. Burakle  , A. S. Raut
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this review article is to characterize all of the parameters regarding the types, polymers used, and release kinetics of matrix tablets. Matrix system was the earliest oral extended-release platform for medicinal use. Matrix tablets are most commonly used methods to modulate the release profile of drugs. They are much desirable and preferred for such therapy because they offer better patient compliance, maintain uniform drug levels, reduce dose and side effects, and increase safety margin for high potency drugs. Hydrophilic polymer matrix systems are widely used for designing oral controlled drug delivery dosage forms because of their flexibility to provide a desirable drug release profile, cost effectiveness, and broad regulatory acceptance. However, the use of hydrophilic matrix alone for extending drug release for highly water-soluble drugs is restricted due to rapid diffusion of the dissolved drug through the hydrophilic gel network. For such drugs it becomes essential to include hydrophobic polymers in the matrix system. This leads to the conclusion that matrix tablets seem to be most promising when developing an oral controlled release formulation.
Red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) nanoparticle extracts on reducing the blood pressure for postpartum hypertension
Authors: Luthfiyah Ummu , Runjati Runjati , Anwar M. Choiroel
Published: April 2023

Background: Red ginger contains flavonoids, which can cause vasodilation and decreased cardiac output and pressure. Previous research on red ginger on blood pressure has been carried out and showed significant results. However, it has yet to be studied in nanoparticle extracts, where nanoparticles are the best drug carrier system, so it is necessary to research.Purpose: Making and testing red ginger nanoparticle administration (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive postpartum mothers.Methods: This is an experimental study with a pre-post control group design. The sample consisted of 40 postpartum hypertensive mothers divided into two groups, namely 20 interventions and 20 controls. The intervention group was given red ginger nanoparticles made using the bottom-up method with a dose of 300 mg and the antihypertensive drug nifedipine, while the control group was given the antihypertensive drug nifedipine alone; both were given for two weeks. Data analysis used the Independent t-test and reapeted ANOVA tests.Results: The systolic blood pressure in the intervention group decreased by 12.95 mmHg on the 7th and 28.4 mmHg on the 14th day (p<0.001) while the control group was 7.05 mmHg on the 7th day and 14.8 mmHg on the 14th day (p<0.001). Diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group decreased by 3.55 mmHg on the 7th day and 11.90 mmHg on the 14th day (p<0.001), while the control group was 2.88 mmHg on the seventh day (p<0.007) and fifth day 35 mmHg on day 14 (p<0.002).Conclusion: Giving red ginger nanoparticles can reduce blood pressure in postpartum hypertension
KONSEP PEMBERDAYAAN PENINGKATAN EKONOMI PEMBUDIDAYA RUMPUT LAUT (STUDI KASUS DI KABUPETEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT)
Authors: Kaya Ivonne Raystika Gretha , Ruban Angel , Kaya Manuel , Lima Fildo De , Amir Astaman
Published: April 2023

Generally, the income of seaweed farmers just able to be used for their daily needs, so this study aims to find a concept for increasing farmers income which is planned, systematic and sustainable. This condition must also rely on the ability of seaweed farmers to manage their business optimally. This study used a survey method. 57 seaweed farmers as respondent are selected with random technique. The concept of empowerment in increase the economy of seaweed farmers in accordance with the conditions in West Seram District are assistance of: capital, infrastructure development, mentoring, institutional strengthening and business partnerships.
UKURAN KEPADATAN DAN POTENSI IKAN BARONANG TOMPEL (Siganus guttatus Bloch 1787) DI TELUK KOTANIA SERAM BAGIAN BARAT
Authors: Latumeten Jacobus
Published: April 2023

Spotted rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus Bloch 1787) are valuable commercial fish species. Research on the fish species has been carried out in the waters of Kotania Bay, aiming to obtain information about size, density and potential of the fish species. Data are collected about total length (TL), weight and number of individual fish at four observation stations using 120m length of bottom gillnet with mesh size of 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 dan 3.5 inches. The bottom gillnet is operated in a circle that starting two hours before the low tide then the spotted rabbitfish caught are collected at the low tide. The results showed that the total length of the spotted rabbitfish is in the range of   11,3 – 33,9 cm which has dominated by fish with sizes of 18, 24 and 26 cm. Mean density of the fish is 209 individual/ha, so the abundance the fish in the area of seagrass beds 823.62 ha was estimated as 172.486 of fish individual, it’s 72,51% or 125.070 individuals are those fishes that has spawned for the first time. The mean weight of the spotted rabbitfish at this size is 533,51 grams, so calculated biomass is 66,73 tons and MSY value is 33,365 tons in wet season.
Leitura e escrita na EJA, ressignificando o trabalho através de sequências didáticas
Authors: SANTOS Alane Batista dos
Published: April 2023

O trabalho com a leitura e a escrita é na verdade, o centro das práticas educativas em nossas escolas. No entanto, temos visto muitas vezes, o trabalho docente acabar por legitimar o fracasso do aluno à medida que não consegue “alcançar” o objetivo maior que é letrar, promovendo a integração social do aprendiz ao meio em que vive. Este artigo objetiva promover ações educativas que favoreçam o desenvolvimento da competência leitora e escrita nas turmas de EJA, pautada em sequência didática, nas experiências adquiridas ao longo de anos de exercício docente nesta modalidade de ensino e nos pressupostos teóricos observados em Bazerman (2007); Kleiman (1989). Para desenvolvermos este estudo partimos do trabalho com sequência didática proposto por Dolz e Schneuwly (2004) onde os autores realizam uma releitura do interacionismo sociodiscursivo proposto por Bronckart (1999) e que servirá para determinar a metodologia aqui utilizada. É importante lembrar que o domínio da leitura e da escrita torna-se requisito essencial para a aquisição de novas aprendizagens e é imprescindível para a inserção social desses sujeitos aprendizes no mundo letrado, pois se o aluno for capaz de reconhecer e produzir diferentes gêneros, ele aumentará seu nível de letramento e, consequentemente, irá dominar outros em diferentes situações comunicativas.
[Recebido: 01 out. 2015 – Aceito: 19 out. 2015]
leitura e a contação de história como recurso de intervenção do psicopedagogo
Authors: FONTANA Lígia de Assis Monteiro , LIZARDO Lilian de Assis Monteiro
Published: April 2023

Este estudo tem a finalidade de dialogar sobre o papel da leitura e o contar história como recursos que podem contribuir para a ação do psicopedagogo. A intenção é investigar estes artifícios partindo do pressuposto que os indivíduos inseridos no mundo dos livros desenvolvem em maior escala seu potencial pessoal. Iremos expor a ideia de que a leitura e o contar história incidem em questões emocionais, fantasias, percepções, que despertam a sensibilidade e o comportamento leitor independente da faixa etária. O psicopedagogo neste processo promoverá novas descobertas, conhecimentos e estímulos para leitura.
[Recebido: 24 out. 2015 – Aceito: 29 out. 2015]
Letramentos sociais e a importância das influências
Authors: BARBOSA Isabela Vieira
Published: April 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um histórico pessoal de letramento, usando como conceito de letramento o conjunto de práticas sociais que “envolvem o texto escrito” (DIONÍSIO, 2007, p. 210). Desta forma tentaremos explorar como essas práticas sociais se sucederam com uma senhora de 64 anos, durante seu período escolar e acadêmico, não se restringindo apenas ao âmbito escolar e acadêmico, mas incluindo as diversas agencias de letramento que atuaram sobre nossa entrevistada durante esse período, e quais foram as principais influências e contribuições que ocorreram para o desenvolvimento dos seus letramentos.
[Recebido: 30 set. 2015 – Aceito: 25 out. 2015]
Letramentos sociais
Authors: CRUZ Evanilton Gonçalves Gois da
Published: April 2023

Os estudos sobre letramento no Brasil têm dedicado, nas últimas décadas, praticamente toda a atenção investigativa ao letramento institucionalizado por excelência, escolar. Muitos dos trabalhos realizados têm se concentrado no que o professor e antropólogo Brian Street denomina como perspectiva “autônoma” de letramento, ou seja, perspectiva voltada apenas às habilidades da tecnologia escrita...
[Recebido: 07 set. 2015 – Aceito: 15 nov. 2015]
construção da identidade-alteridade das protagonistas do filme Aimée e Jaguar
Authors: GUIMARÃES Fernanda Taís Brignol , GONÇALVES Cássia Rodrigues
Published: April 2023

A partir de uma investigação baseada na Análise Dialógica do Discurso (ADD) e sob uma perspectiva de gênero social, buscamos neste artigo analisar como se dá a constituição do sujeito feminino, bem como a construção de sua identidade social. Para tanto, utilizamos como objeto de análise a adaptação fílmica Aimée e Jaguar, baseada na obra da escritora alemã Érica Fischer. À luz da base teórica de Bakhtin, investigamos como se constitui a identidade­alteridade das protagonistas do filme analisado. Conforme o filósofo russo, o sujeito é constituído pelo outro que também o constitui. Nesse sentido, os resultados mostraram que a identidade das personagens Lilly Wust e Felice Schragenheim vai se construindo ao longo da narrativa, a partir de suas relações privadas e públicas e dos diversos papéis assumidos por elas através da participação nas diferentes esferas da vida social.
[Recebido: 5 dez. 2016 – Aceito: 24 mar. 2016]
diáspora sob as marcas do Novo Romance Histórico
Authors: SILVA Daniel Carlos Santos da
Published: April 2023

A partir de meados do século XX a produção ficcional de escritoras ibero-americanas alcança um considerável reconhecimento, com base no número de publicações de suas obras que se amplia de forma ascendente. No Brasil, Luzilá Gonçalves Ferreira desponta como uma das escritoras de relevância do cenário contemporâneo. Em sua obra Os rios turvos (1993), podemos considerar os elementos estruturais de um romance que retrata a complexidade de um protagonista em constante movimento. Nesse sentido, nosso trabalho busca analisar de que maneira a intertextualidade e as demais características do Novo Romance Histórico confluem para a representação da diáspora, que marca o longo percurso travado por Bento Teixeira na narrativa de Ferreira.
[Recebido: 22 fev. 2016 – Aceito: 8 mar. 2016]
Oralidade e diáspora africana
Authors: ARAÚJO Leandro Alves de
Published: April 2023

A Diáspora africana – também conhecida como Diáspora negra – deixou marcas profundas e indeléveis na construção das identidades negras no Brasil. Tais marcas atravessaram o Atlântico, resistiram (em alguma medida) ao processo de aculturação imposto pelos colonizadores e, mesmo vulnerável às transformações impostas pelo tempo, ainda hoje podem ser percebidas através das memórias, performances, oralidade (recorte deste artigo) e variadas manifestações culturais que, embora reinventadas e/ou reelaboradas, trazem em seu bojo aspectos do inconsciente ancestral africano, como sintetiza Paul Gilroy (2002), ao dizer: “Nunca fomos meramente músculos, pois trouxemos conosco nossas tradições”.O objetivo deste artigo não se propõe esgotar e/ou tentar concluir, de alguma maneira, este tema. Tantoa oralidade quanto a Diáspora negra são densos campos de estudos com valiosas produções nas mais diversas áreas do conhecimento. Intenta-se aqui discutir alguns aspectos importantes do universo da oralidade africana e possíveis intersecções diaspóricas; bem como fomentar novos estudos, produções e imersões discursivas.
[Recebido: 29 fev. 2016 – Aceito: 6 abr. 2016]
Símbolos e cultura nos contos afro-­brasileiros de Mestre Didi
Authors: CAJÉ Antonio Marcos dos Santos
Published: April 2023

Pretendemos, com este trabalho, apontar e interpretar o papel dos símbolos e signos através da visão cultural dos contos de Mestre Didi. Entretanto, não se trata de símbolos que estão ocultos nas narrativas dos contos, mas de elementos intrínsecos a elas, que se investem de valores simbólicos para a cultura ea história. A motivação que instigou a construção tanto deste artigo como da pesquisa subjacente foi o interesse em relação aos elementos dos contos nas ações populares das tradições orais que surgem, conforme a leitura, no discurso narrativo da obra de Mestre Didi. O sistema simbólico permite abarcar os olhares epistemológicos e o senso comum pelos quais estes símbolos e signos trazem representações do inconsciente coletivo de um povo.
[Recebido: 3 dez. 2015 – Aceito: 1 mar. 2016]
Epigrafia ostiense dopo il CIL. 2000 iscrizioni funerarie
Nuova edizione ampliata, riveduta e corretta nel testo e negli indici
Authors: Caldelli Maria Letizia , Cébeillac-Gervasoni Mireille , Laubry Nicolas , Manzini Ilaria , Marchesini Raffaella , Marini Recchia Filippo , Zevi Fausto
Published: April 2023

Right after Rome, the ancient city of Ostia is the archaeological site where the most considerable number of Latin inscriptions has been discovered. After the publication of the XIV volume of the Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum (1887) and the Supplementum Ostiense (1930), a significant number of new inscriptions was brought to light during the “Grandi Scavi 1938-1942”, the majority of which remained unpublished. About ten years ago, a group of Italian and French researchers started a project for the systematic edition of this evidence. This publication, which is the result of the project, was first issued in 2018. It counted more than 2000 new funerary Latin inscriptions, discovered in Ostia and currently preserved there (plus 168 lost inscriptions). Following the modern standards of edition, the volume represents a remarkable contribution to the knowledge of the onomastics, the families of the city, and the iura sepulchrorum. For each inscription, a high-quality picture is provided. The second part of the book consists of the index, which adopts the traditional thematic classification. The volume is completed by a short bibliography, an index of the published inscriptions, and the inventory of the inscriptions. The second edition presented here is an update of the 2018 volume, with a Supplement at the end of the main catalogue. In addition to some recovered inscriptions or new readings of previously lost inscriptions, it contains numerous connections between fragments which had been considered separately, as well as bibliographical complements. Moreover, thirty new entries for texts previously omitted have been appended. Indexes and correspondences have been completely revised accordingly.
Evaluasi Kinerja Struktur Gedung Bertingkat dengan Analisis Respon Spektrum dan Analisis Riwayat Waktu
Authors: Silaban Gilbert Tua Novensius , Tampubolon Sudarno P , Sri Mulyani Agnes , Felestin
Published: April 2023

Pulau Jawa merupakan salah satu wilayah yang mempunyai infrastruktur dan penduduk paling padat. Disamping itu pada wilayah tersebut juga terdapat kota-kota besar sepanjang lajur potensi bahaya gempa bumi. Secara geologis wilayah Pulau Jawa terletak di zona konvergen yaitu zona tumbukan antara lempeng Indo-Australia dan lempeng Eurasia sehingga menyebabkan wilayah ini banyak terdapat gunung api aktif  dan memiliki potensi tinggi terhadap gempa bumi. Oleh karena itu penting dilakukan tinjauan beban gempa rencana dalam perencaan desain struktur bangunan terhadap wilayah dan fungsi bangunan sebagai antisipasi meminimalisir bahkan mencegah kerugian apabila terjadi gempa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja struktur terhadap displacement, drift dan batas stabilitas struktur terhadap beban gempa bedasarkan peraturan (Badan Standarisasi Nasional, 1726:2019). Proses evaluasi dilakukan dengan pemodelan 3d bangunan menggunakan program software  ETABS v.17, analisis berdasarkan analisis dinamik linear riwayat waktu dan respon spektrum. Analisis riwayat waktu menggunakan catatan rekaman gempa Kobe, California, dan San Francisco yang di match terhadap gempa respon spektrum, hasil analisis berdasarkan program dilakukan untuk membandingkan dua metode yang digunakan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, nilai rata-rata displacement  dilantai 4 sampai lantai 12 arah horizontal X melebihi nilai drift. Hasil batas koefisien stabilitas struktur terhadap displacement berdasarkan pengaruh P-Delta perlu dilakukan desain ulang terhadap kekakuan struktur kolom atau penambahan dinding geser pada arah horizontal X bangunan.
ITINERÁRIOS TERAPÊUTICOS DE PACIENTES COM DOENÇAS RARAS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Lima da Silva Hidário , Cassandra Costa Maia Dias Ismália , Gomes Nogueira Ferreira Adriana , Fernandes Pereira Ana Lúcia , Pereira Dutra Richard , Santos Neto Marcelino
Published: April 2023

Objetivo: Conhecer por meio da literatura científica os itinerários terapêuticos de pacientes com doenças raras no Brasil. Material e Métodos: Estudo do tipo revisão integrativa da literatura realizado no mês de junho de 2022 na biblioteca da SciELO e nas bases de dados SCOPUS, Web of Science, PUBMED e Embase. Utilizou-se os descritores: “rare diseases”, “orphan diseases”, “therapeutic itinerary”, “therapeutic journey”, “paths traveled”, e “therapeutic trajectory”, aplicando os operadores booleanos “AND” e “OR”.  Os critérios de inclusão foram artigos disponibilizados na íntegra, nos idiomas português e inglês. Como critérios de exclusão foi estabelecido: artigos duplicados, revisões (sistemáticas, narrativas e integrativas), artigos de opinião e editoriais. Utilizou-se a técnica de Análise do Conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: Foram incorporados seis artigos. As categorias contemplaram os itinerários terapêuticos dos pacientes com doenças raras desde a busca pelo diagnóstico, acesso aos serviços especializados, bem como o reflexo legal da Política de Atenção Integral a Pessoas com Doenças Raras. Considerações finais: Pacientes com doenças raras apresentam diferentes itinerários terapêuticos, embora a maioria enfrentam dificuldades no diagnóstico e manutenção de tratamentos. Apesar da criação da Política Nacional de Atenção Integral às Pessoas com Doenças Raras, familiares e pacientes ainda enfrentam longas jornadas na busca de cuidados em saúde, principalmente no que se refere ao diagnóstico e ao acesso aos serviços especializados em doenças raras.
Synchronous Buck Converter with Perturb and Observe Maximum Power Point Tracking Implemented on a Low-Cost Arduino-microcontroller
Authors: Hashim Emad Talib , Hussien Sarah Adil Mohammed
Published: April 2023

Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is used in photovoltaic (PV) systems to enhance efficiency and maximize the output power of PV module, regardless the variation of temperature, irradiation, and the electrical characteristics of the load. A new MPPT system has been presented in this research, consisting of a synchronous DC-DC step-down Buck converter controlled by an Arduino microcontroller based unit. The MPPT process with Perturb and Observe method is performed with a DC-DC converter circuit to overcome the problem of voltage mismatch between the PV modules and the loads. The proposing system has high efficiency, lower cost and can be easily modified to handle more energy sources. The test results indicate that the use of the proposed MPPT control with the designed synchronous Buck converter increases the PV output power; hence increases the overall solar system efficiency. The synchronous Buck converter test results used in this design showed high converter efficiency up to 95% of the power produced from the solar module, leading to reduce power loss caused by the power transfer process from PV module to the loads.
Personajes mitológicos conocidos en Paraguay. Un estado de la cuestión a partir de un sondeo en línea
Authors: Aguilera Jiménez Domingo Adolfo
Published: April 2023

En este artículo se presentan los resultados del «Primer sondeo sobre personajes mitológicos del Paraguay», realizado por la Fundación Tapé Avirú, a través de su página web, en el año 2020, sobre 12 mitos conocidos en Paraguay y el área guaranítica (parte de Argentina, Bolivia y Brasil). La encuesta contó con la participación de 4.015 informantes, casi todos localizados en el país. La gran mayoría han sido mujeres, adultos jóvenes, provenientes de un ambiente urbano, con formación universitaria y el castellano como lengua materna. Los resultados globales indican una convergencia en cuanto a conocimiento o creencia de los mitos entre los participantes de la muestra: 99 % afirma conocer uno o más de los mitos investigados, 63,9 % cree en uno o más, 48,7 % afirma haber tenido experiencia directa con uno de ellos y 98 % pudo dar una descripción física y no física de los personajes. Así, los mitos se mantienen como un espacio de identidad propia compartida por la mayoría de los paraguayos consultados, ante un mundo cada vez más diversificado en materia de creencias.
Estudios líticos en Sudamérica: ¿Necesidad de una tecnografía común?
Authors: Pérez-Balarezo Antonio , Bobillo Federico
Published: April 2023

Introducción al Dossier Estudios líticos en Sudamérica.
Analysis of global metallurgical coke production and forecasts review.
Authors: Kravchenko S.A. , Chaplianko S.V. , Kogtin A.A.
Published: April 2023

ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL METALLURGICAL COKE PRODUCTION AND FORECASTS REVIEW © S.A. Kravchenko, PhD in Technical Sciences, S.V. Chaplianko, PhD in Technical Sciences, A.A. Kogtin (STATE ENTERPRISE "STATE INSTITUTE FOR DESIGNING ENTERPRISES OF COKE OVEN AND BY-PRODUCT PLANTS'' (SE "GIPROKOKS'')", 60 Sumska str., Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine) Taking into account, that met coke production volume is determined by blast furnace production need, and blast furnace production is determined by steelmaking production need, the analysis of the world pig iron and steel production in 2019 - 2021 and for 6 months of 2022 has been done. It has been shown, that in the specified period, the world metallurgical production had fluctuating trends: ±29 million tons (±2,0 %) for iron and ±53 million tons (±2,7%) for steel. Domestic metallurgical production in 2019 – 2021 was characterized by an increase in volume by 1,1 million tons (5,2 %) for iron and a fluctuation of ±0,4 million tons (±1,9 %) for steel, in January - September 2022 took place the impetuous decrease by 6,2 million tons (57,9%) for iron and by 6,3 million tons (58,2 %) for steel, compared to the same period in 2021, which due to the consequences of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The world met coke production in 2019 - 2021 had fluctuating trends: approximately ±27 million tons (±3,9 %). Domestic met coke production in 2019 - 2021 was characterized by a decrease in volume by 0,44 million tons (5,2 %), and in January - November 2022 took place the impetuous decrease by 4,3 million tons (58,1 %), compared to the same period in 2021, which one also is related to the consequences of armed aggression. Some the world met coke production forecasts for 2023 – 2030 have been considered. It has been shown, that there is no consensus on the world coke production development. The most negative, among those considered, is the scenario of a decrease the world coke production to 87,7 billion USD at the end of 2028, the most positive – an increase to 264,6 billion USD in 2030. Considering the global steel production forecast from Worldsteel Association, the most probability is a restrained forecast with fluctuating trends in 2023 – 2024 and increase in the future due to urbanization in the Asia-Pacific region. Keywords: pig iron, steel, metallurgical coke, coke-chemical production, analysis, forecast Corresponding author S.V. Chaplianko e-mail: chaplianko_sv@ukr.net
Physical and Chemical Quality of Cow Feces Organic Fertilizer Produced by the Addition of Different Starters
Authors: Pastawan V. , Baliarti E. , Maulana H. , Fitriyanto N. A.
Published: April 2023

The study aims to know the effect of different starters on the quality production of organic fertilizer. Three kinds of starters, EM-4 (P1), BM-4 (P2), and Petroganic (P3), were used in this study. The quality of organic fertilizer with a starter for the 28th day of composting was evaluated by physical and chemical parameters in triplicates. Based on the results, we showed the physical parameters of treatment compost P1, P2, and P3 are blackish brown, didn’t smell of stool, and are crumbly textured. The chemical parameters showed the content of C-organic from the treatments was 42.51%, 39.19%, and 35.74%, respectively, at the end of the composting process, while total nitrogen content was 4.71%, 9.47%, and 5.77%. The C/N ratio of each treatment, P1, P2, and P3, was 9.02, 4.17, and 6.20, while the total phosphor content was 0.092%, 0.15%, and 0.13%, respectively. Next, the total potassium content was 0.69%, 0.79%, and 0.77%, respectively, at the end of the composting process. The addition of different types of starters did not affect physical and chemical quality. In conclusion, EM-4, BM-4, and Petroganik can be used as alternative starters in producing organic fertilizer.
Supplementation of Sakura Block Plus on Palm Frond-Based Rations on the Production Efficiency of Kaur Cattle
Authors: Jarmuji Jarmuji , Warly Lili , Zain Mardiati , Khasrad Khasrad
Published: April 2023

This study evaluates the effectiveness of fattening Kaur cattle-fed sakura block plus supplements and ammoniated palm frond-based rations. The production efficiency of Kaur cattle fed with sakura block plus supplements and ammoniated palm-frond-based ration. The study design uses Latin Square Design (LSD) with treatments P0 (10% sakura block plus), P1(12% sakura block plus), and P3 (14% sakura block plus). This study employed four 12-month-old male Kaur cattle for four 10-day treatment periods. Ration Efficiency (RE), Feed Cost per Gain (FC/G), Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC), and Revenue per Cost Ratio (R/C) were not substantially different between treatments (P>0.05).
The Potential Used of Humic Substance As Natural Organic Additives For Ruminants: A Review
Authors: Suteky T. , Dwatmadji Dwatmadji , Soetrisno E.
Published: April 2023

Humate substances (HSs) are raw materials very easy to obtain and are naturally occurring organic molecules found in soil due to the humification of dead organic components. Traditionally used as conventional medicine in China and India and as soil fertilizer in agriculture. Humic acids are widely utilized as feed additives and could enhance ruminant performance. The effect of humic acid on feed intake depends on the level of supplementation, a humic acid source, experimental animals used and the region experimented.  Humic acid also increases the average daily gain, and sometimes increases feed digestibility and feed efficiency in goats, cows and cattle. Enhancement of milk yield, total solids, fat-corrected milk (FCM), and energy but does not influence milk composition. That supplementation also lowers blood cholesterol, excluding eosinophil and neutrophil, without affecting the haematological value. HSs also have anti-bacterial properties and HSs affect gut microbiota and rumen, such as increasing fungi counts and pH alteration, but the effect on bacteria and the protozoal population is non-consistent. In other trials, HSs have also been shown to reduce the process of methanogenesis.
Fish Meal Substitution with Black Soldier Fly Larva on Growth Performance of Female Grower Quail
Authors: Mulyono Mulyono , Widiyanto Widiyanto , Mangisah I. , Krismiyanto L. , Ismadi V.D.Y.B. , Sunarti Dwi , Suthama Nyoman
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to evaluate fish meal substitution with black soldier fly larvae supplemented with 2% Trichoderma culture on female grower performance and carcass traits quail. The materials used were 200 two-week-old female quails with an average body weight of 51.5 ± 7.3 grams. The study used a completely randomized design with five treatments and four replications. The treatments were: BSF0 (100% fish meal), BSF25 (75% fish meal + 25% BSF meal), BSF50 (50% fish meal + 50% BSF meal), BSF75 (25% fish meal + 75% BSF meal) ), BSF100 (100% BSF meal). The BSF meal used was added with 2% Trichoderma culture. The rations were iso-calorie and iso-protein, formulated from yellow corn, soybean meal, fish meal, BSF meal, mineral mix, and Trichoderma culture, with metabolic energy of 2,900 kcal/kg and 24% protein. The data were analyzed using variance analysis to determine if it had a significant effect, then continued with Duncan's Multiple Range Test. The results showed that the treatments were insignificant to the FCR, percentages carcass, and ovaries. Nevertheless, significant to (p<0.05) feed intake, live weight, average daily gain and abdominal fat. The substitution of fish meal with BSF + 2% Trichoderma culture was more than 75% decreased feed consumption which caused a decrease in quail's life weight. According to the carcass traits, the BSF + Trichoderma sp 2% could be used up to 100%. However, based on quail performance, it can be concluded that BSF + 2% Trichoderma sp can be used up to 75% in quail rations without harmful effects.
Supplement II:16
Authors: Akmut Camille
Published: April 2023

Shockley's biography; GameCenter CX continued; Berkeley Barb continued
Perilaku Terajar (Learned Behavior)
Authors: Isnaeni Nur
Published: April 2023

Perilaku merupakan bentuk respon terhadap kondisi internal dan eksternal yang sifatnya dapat diamati, digambarkan dan dicatat. Perilaku hewan merupakan cara hewan bertindak dalam merespon lingkungannya, baik dalam mencari makan, mencari pasangan hidup, melindungi diri dari predator dan berkomunikasi dengan sesama hewan. Perilaku terajar (Learned behavior) merupakan perilaku atau tingkah laku sebagai hasil belajar dari pengalaman. Ada beberapa jenis perilaku dari hasil belajar yaitu habituasi, sensitisasi, pengkondisian klasik, pengkondisian operan, pembelajaran observasi, bermain dan pembelajaran wawasan. Berbeda dengan perilaku bawaan, perilaku terajar dapat dimodifikasi sesuai dengan perubahan kondisi lingkungan, pengalaman sebelumnya dan keadaan fisiologis. Hewan dengan perilaku terajar yang baik cenderung lebih sukses dalam menjalani hidup.
Efficient and Accurate Transcription in Mental Health Research - A Tutorial on Using Whisper AI for Audio File Transcription
Authors: Spiller Tobias Raphael , Rabe Finn , Ben-Zion Ziv , Korem Nachshon , Burrer Achim , Homan Philipp , Harpaz-Rotem Ilan , Duek Or
Published: April 2023

Background: Transcription of audio files in mental health research has historically been labor-intensive and prone to error. The advent of advanced language models, such as Whisper AI, presents an opportunity to optimize the transcription process while addressing privacy and Institutional Review Board (IRB) concerns.Methods: We provide a comprehensive tutorial on implementing a transcription pipeline using Whisper AI for psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience research. The pipeline includes setting up the system, recording, preprocessing, transcribing, and post-processing audio data. A detailed example demonstrates the application of Whisper AI in a Python environment, guiding users through the necessary steps to initialize the model, transcribe audio files, and save the results.Results: The provided example demonstrates the effectiveness of Whisper AI in transcribing a 1-minute audio file with only minor inconsistencies.Conclusions: Besides its limitations, the implementation of Whisper AI for transcription in mental health research can dramatically reduce the time-intensive work invested in transcription and facilitate the analysis of audio data. This tutorial empowers researchers to make informed decisions about incorporating AI-driven transcription into their research methodologies and harness the full potential of audio data in their studies.
Differential expression of C3orf52 in cancer of the cervix.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: April 2023

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) (1-3); the transcriptional features that distinguish the gene expression programs of HPV-induced cancers from that of cancers resulting from non-viral abrogation of tumor suppression remain incompletely defined. We mined public and published microarray datasets (4, 5) to determine in an unbiased fashion and at the level of the transcriptome genes most differentially expressed in the primary tumors of patients with the most common type of cervical cancer, cervical squamous cell carcinoma. We found significant differential expression of the gene encoding chromosome 3 open reading frame 52, C3orf52, when comparing tumor tissue from the human cervix to the tissue of origin. C3orf52 mRNA was present at significantly higher quantities in tumors of the cervix as compared to normal tissues from the cervix. Analysis of human survival data revealed that expression of C3orf52 in tumors of the cervix was correlated with overall survival in patients with cervical cancer. C3orf52 expression changes may be important for the initiation or progression of cancer of the cervix in humans.
What the protein!? Computational methods for predicting microbial protein functions
Authors: Grigson Susanna , Edwards Robert
Published: April 2023

The identification of protein functions is crucial for understanding microbial life at a molecular scale. While computational methods for annotating protein sequences have greatly advanced in recent years, 30% of all bacterial and 65% of all viral protein sequences cannot be attributed a known biological function. As a result, protein function inference remains a fundamental challenge in computational biology. This paper reviews various bioinformatics methods for annotating microbial and viral proteins, categorised into homology-based and homology-free approaches. Widely used homology-based methods encompass sequence similarity searches such as BLAST and profile hidden Markov models, both of which compare novel protein sequences to databases of protein sequences with known functions. These homology-based methods have limitations, particularly for viral sequences which are severely underrepresented in protein sequence databases. As a result, homology-free methods, including numerical feature extraction, language-based models, guilt-by-association, and protein structure prediction software, offer potential alternatives. In addition, it is also important to critically consider the functional labels used to describe protein functions, and the hierarchical organisation of functional labels, regardless of the annotation method implemented. This review highlights that a combination of multiple functional prediction strategies, including machine learning, may provide the best improvements for microbial protein annotation and alleviate the ever-expanding sequence-function gap affecting microbial proteins. Overall, we provide experimental biologists with a comprehensive overview of annotation methods and inform computational scientists of open challenges and future research avenues.