bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Carbon Absorption Potential of Abandoned Rice Paddy Fields in Korea
Authors: Lee Chang-Seok , Lim Bong-Soon , Seok Ji-Eun
Published: February 2025

Over time, the vegetation of abandoned rice paddy fields is succeeded by communities of willow (Salix pierotii Miq.). This study was carried out to confirm the potential for future carbon farming by evaluating the carbon absorption capacity of willow communities restored passively in abandoned rice paddy fields. The net primary productivity (NPP) of willow communities established in abandoned rice paddy fields in three areas of central Korea (Cheongju, Andong, and Buyeo) was determined. The NPP was obtained by combining the diameter growth of willow individuals and the density of willow stands, yielding 24.36, 19.74, and 38.69 tons·ha−1·yr−1, respectively, and the average NPP of the three sites was 27.62 tons·ha−1·yr−1. The carbon-based NPP calculated from the average NPP at the three sites was 13.81 tons·C·ha−1·yr−1, and the amount of heterotrophic respiration, which is the respiration of microorganisms and animals in the soil, measured in abandoned rice paddy fields in Cheongju was 5.25 tons·C·ha−1·yr−1. As a result, the net ecosystem production (NEP) of the willow communities established in the abandoned rice paddy fields was calculated as 8.56 tons·C·ha−1·yr−1. By substituting this NEP value into the area of abandoned rice paddy fields so far, the carbon dioxide absorption capacity of abandoned rice paddy fields was estimated to exceed 19 million·tons·yr−1. This amount is high enough to account for 77% of the total forecasted carbon absorption capacity in 2050, which is the year Korea aims to achieve carbon neutrality. In this regard, carbon farming using abandoned rice paddy fields is evaluated as a promising project.
Effects of Environmental Non-Essential Toxic Heavy Metals on Epigenetics During Development
Authors: Kurita Hisaka , Ohuchi Kazuki , Inden Masatoshi
Published: February 2025

We are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals in our daily lives. It is possible that the effects of this daily chemical exposure could accumulate in the organism in some form and influence health and disease development. The exposure effects extend throughout the human lifetime, not only after birth, but also during the embryonic period. Epigenetics is an important target for the molecular mechanisms of daily environmental chemical effects. Epigenetics is a mechanism of gene transcription regulation that does not involve changes in DNA sequence. The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) theory has also been proposed, in which effects such as exposure to environmental chemicals during embryonic period are mediated by epigenetic changes, which may lead to risk for disease development and adverse health effects after maturity. This review summarizes the association between embryonic exposure and the epigenetics of well-known non-essential toxic heavy metals (methylmercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead), a representative group of environmental chemicals. In the future, it will be important to predict the epigenetic mechanisms of unknown chemical and combined exposures. In addition, further experimental investigations using experimental animals and the accumulation of knowledge are needed to study the transgenerational effects of environmental chemicals in the future.
Resilience to Climate Change by Biocontrol Yeasts Against Ochratoxin A Production in Robusta Coffee
Authors: López-Rodríguez Claudia , Verheecke-Vaessen Carol , Strub Caroline , Fontana Angélique , Guehi Tagro , Schorr-Galindo Sabine , Medina Angel
Published: February 2025

Aspergillus carbonarius is the main producer of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in coffee. In the last few years, there has been an increasing interest in using yeast isolates as Biocontrol Agents to prevent OTA production in coffee cherries during the primary postharvest processing. Little is known about how climate change abiotic conditions of increased temperature (+2–4 °C), elevated CO2 (existing levels of 400 vs. 1000 ppm), and increased drought stress will impact biocontrol resilience. This study examined the effect of a three-way interaction between temperature (27, 30, and 33 °C) x water activity (aw) (0.90 and 0.95 aw) x CO2 level (400 vs. 1000 ppm) on the growth and OTA production of A. carbonarius and the resilience of three yeast strains’ biocontrol capacity on fresh coffee cherries. High aw (0.95), CO2, and temperature levels increased the production of OTA by A. carbonarius. All the yeast biocontrol strains significantly reduced A. carbonarius growth by at least 20% and OTA production by up to 85%. From the three strains used, the Meyerozyma caribbica strain (Y4) showed the best resilience to climate change, since it reduced both growth (50%) and OTA production (70%) under future scenarios of CO2 and aw at all temperatures tested, and should be the one selected for pilot scale experiments in Ivory Coast.
The Comparative Performance of Klypson 500WG and 2GARD-WP Sprayed on Different Wall Surfaces Against Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Lower Moshi, Northern Tanzania
Authors: Mohamed Maua J. , Matiya Deokary J. , Chibwana Fred D. , Kidima Winfrida , Mahande Aneth M. , Kweka Eliningaya J.
Published: February 2025

The emergence of insecticide resistance among malaria vector populations poses a significant threat to existing malaria vector control tools. This phenomenon necessitates an increased pace of developing and deploying new effective compounds in insecticides for vector control. Therefore, this study investigated the comparative performance of newly formulated indoor residual spray compounds, Klypson 500WG (Clothianidin alone) and 2GARD-WP (a mixture of Clothianidin 50% and Deltamethrin 6.25%) against An. gambiae in the lower Moshi area of the rural Moshi district, Tanzania. Before the wall cone bioassay tests, the susceptibility of field-collected adult An. gambiae s.l. to 0.75% Permethrin, 2% Klypson 500WG, 0.05% Deltamethrin, and 0.25% Pirimiphos-methyl was assessed following WHO procedures. For the cone-bioassay testing, 160 houses were randomly selected and sprayed with Klypson 500WG and 2GARD-WP. For the walls sprayed with Klypson 500WG and 2GARD-WP, the knockdown rate of Anopheles gambiae after 60 min of exposure over six months ranged from 70% to 98%, with mortality rates after 24 to 168 h consistently exceeding 90% across all villages and wall types throughout the six months. The susceptibility of wild-collected mosquitoes to Pirimiphos-Methyl, Permethrin, Deltamethrin, and Klypson 500WG was 61, 81, 86, and 93%, respectively. These findings suggest that Klypson 500WG and 2GARD-WP are suitable alternative insecticides that can be incorporated in the vector control toolbox used for malaria control.
Evaluating the Immunogenicity, Efficacy, and Effectiveness of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine for Global Public Health Policy
Authors: Williams Lucy R. , Hombach Joachim , Marti Melanie
Published: February 2025

Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a painful neurocutaneous disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is becoming increasingly incorporated into national vaccination schedules. We aimed to evaluate RZV from a global public health policy perspective. Methods: We performed a rapid review of studies evaluating the immunogenicity, efficacy, and effectiveness of RZV for protection against HZ and associated complications. We searched PubMed for English-language studies published between 7 August 2012 and 30 September 2023. Included studies reported vaccine efficacy or effectiveness against HZ and HZ-associated complications. Immunogenicity studies were included if they contributed to the understanding of RZV protection over time and/or co-administration with other vaccines. HZ outcomes were stratified by socio-demographic and clinical variables. Results: From 405 identified publications, 33 were eligible for the study. Most studies were conducted in the US (N = 12), across North America (N = 10), and Europe (N = 5), or across multiple locations across North America, Latin America, and Asia–Australia (N = 6). Vaccine efficacy against HZ in immunocompetent populations ranged between 90% and 97%, while effectiveness ranged between 71% and 86%. Protection stayed above 70% for at least 10 years, with no significant differences by age or ethnicity. Conclusions: RZV is effective in reducing the risk of HZ and its associated complications. Protection is long-lasting and the vaccine is suitable for older and immunocompromised populations. However, the decision to incorporate the vaccine into national policies depends on additional factors (e.g., cost-effectiveness), which may be difficult to characterize without an understanding of the global disease burden.
Estuarine Salinity Intrusion and Flushing Time Response to Freshwater Flows and Tidal Forcing Under the Constricted Entrance
Authors: Khalil Usman , Sajid Mariam , Riaz Muhammad Zain Bin , Yang Shuqing , Sivakumar Muttucumaru
Published: February 2025

Coastal waters, particularly in micro-tidal estuaries, are highly vulnerable to water quality changes driven by salinity intrusion. Effective coastal water management requires a detailed understanding of the dynamic processes in estuaries to mitigate the effects of salinity intrusion. This study focuses on the Brisbane River estuary (BRE), Australia, to investigate salinity intrusion and flushing time under varying freshwater inflows. A coupled MIKE 21 FM hydrodynamic (HD) and transport (TR) model was used to assess salinity transport during a neap–spring tidal cycle. The 2D model was calibrated and validated for the 2008 and 2011 flow events using field data on water levels and salinity. Results show an increase in tidal amplitude landward under low river flow conditions, while tidal damping was observed under higher river discharge, reducing the BRE salinity during spring tides. This study found that salinity intrusion is highly sensitive to freshwater availability, with river discharges of 150 m3/s and 175 m3/s identified as critical thresholds to maintain salinity levels below 1 PSU at the estuary mouth during ebb and flood tides, respectively. Flushing time analysis indicates that the BRE takes approximately 302 h to completely displace saline water when the river discharge is optimized at 150 m3/s. Modifying the BRE estuary mouth—through channel widening or deepening—enhanced the flushing process, significantly reducing salinity levels. This study demonstrates that optimizing freshwater discharge and modifying the estuary mouth can provide effective solutions for managing salinity intrusion in micro-tidal estuaries.
Motivators and Environmental Awareness for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Thailand
Authors: Prabpayak Chanwit , Boonchoo Thanaporn , Jingjit Suttinee
Published: February 2025

Global emissions from the transportation sector were nearly 7.7 GtCO2 in 2021. In Thailand, the transportation sector emitted 69 MtCO2 and consumed 27,460 ktoe of final energy in the same year. Transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to electric vehicles (EVs) can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, particularly PM2.5, in major metropolitan areas. However, in the early stages, the adoption of EVs may affect consumer considerations. This study aimed to investigate motivators and environmental awareness regarding EV adoption in Thailand. It also analyzed CO2 emissions from the transportation sector in Thailand, covering the period from 1987 to 2023, to understand long-term trends and recent changes. An online questionnaire was conducted, and a total of 459 respondents participated. The results revealed that the top three motivators for respondents to consider EVs were the potential tax refund for purchasing an EV, lower charging costs compared to fuel costs for ICEVs, and lower operating costs for EVs compared to ICEVs. In terms of environmental awareness, respondents expressed concerns about adapting to global warming, the potential for EVs to reduce air pollution, and the environment in general. Based on the findings, individuals aged between 26 and 35 years old could be the key target group for early EV adoption.
New threats in food products: micro- and nanoplastics are food and water contaminants
Authors:   FSBSI Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology, Moscow, FSBEI HE Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Maisaya K.Z. , Mastalygina E.E. ,   FSBSI Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of RAS, Moscow, FSBEI HE Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Shipelin V.A. ,   FSBSI Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of RAS, Moscow, FSBEI HE Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Popov A.A. ,   FSBSI Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics of RAS, Moscow, FSBEI HE Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow
Published: February 2025

One of the pressing problems of food chemistry is the study of foreign substances and materials (contaminants) entering the body with food products. The widespread use of plastics in various spheres of society causes the release of waste polymer materials into the environment, including water resources. Recently,
a new food safety threat was discovered in the form of small synthetic polymer particles. Micro- and nanosized plastic particles are able to pass through filter systems, even getting into purified water. According to numerous studies, micro- and nanoplastic particles are found in bottled water and drinks. The potential toxicity of microplastic particles makes it promising to carry out research work in the fi eld of analyzing the patterns of their destruction in various environments and studying the eff ect on living organisms, as well as to develop methods for determining micro- and nanoplastics in various food products and water.
Drone brood enzyme lysate as a food additive
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Federal Research Center of Beekeeping», Rybnoe, Russia, Mitrofanov D.V. , Serebryakova O.V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Federal Research Center of Beekeeping», Rybnoe, Russia, Budnikova N.V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Federal Research Center of Beekeeping», Rybnoe, Russia, Kolchaeva I.N. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Federal Research Center of Beekeeping», Rybnoe, Russia
Published: February 2025

Humans have been using fermentation for cooking and drink and medicine
preparation since ancient times. Nowadays, with the help of natural enzyme agents, it has
become possible to carry out fermentation in order to obtain products with specified properties.
Drone brood enzyme lysate is such a product; its favorable physicochemical and organoleptic
properties create conditions for its wide use in functional nutrition.
A young family as an object social work
Authors:   FSBEI HE «St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design», Titkova M. V.
Published: February 2025

The article examines the key trends in the development of the institution of family
and marriage. The concept and specific features of a young family as a social category are
revealed. It is emphasized that a young family belongs to social risk groups. The necessity of
implementing comprehensive and systematic social work with young families is substantiated.
The article outlines the priority tasks of social work with a young family and the main
technologies for working with this category of the population.
Challenges of the new generation: a sociological analysis of the problem quadroberism among young people
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Ufa University of Science and Technology», Bolshakova N. L. , Sharipova E. R. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Ufa University of Science and Technology»,
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the study and analysis of social challenges
associated with the phenomenon of quadroberstvo among young people. It is
noted that the spread of this phenomenon raises questions about the influence
of subcultural movements on the behavior of adolescents and their interaction
with society. Thus, the study requires a deep sociological analysis to identify the
causes and consequences of the popularization of quadroberstvo, as well as the
development of approaches to its understanding and possible regulation.
Modern pension system Russian Federation: assessment of its state
Authors:   Department of Social Work and Psychological and Pedagogical Education, FSBEI HE Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Ispulova S. N. , Sadovina D. E. ,   Department of Social Work and Psychological and Pedagogical Education, FSBEI HE Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University
Published: February 2025

The modern development of the pension system in the current socioeconomic and legal conditions is due to a number of features and problems. In Russia, multiple reforms of the pension system are associated with one of the most acute problems — the financial security of the pension system in the long and short term. The article examines the problem areas of the modern Russian pension system, presents prospects for its improvement.
Technologies for automation of routine tasks, their impact on building effective business processes
Authors:   Alliance of Advanced Technologies, Sattarov I.F.
Published: February 2025

Automation of routine tasks is a key tool for improving the efficiency of business
processes. The article examines the main automation technologies, such as CRM, ERP, RPA and
neural networks, and their impact on business. The advantages of automation, as well as the
challenges and risks associated with it, are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the need
for a conscious approach to the implementation of technologies to achieve maximum benefit.
Effectiveness of heifers rearing of different origin
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Orenburg State Agrarian University, Russia, Orenburg, Kosilov V. I. , Zhukova O. A. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Orenburg State Agrarian University, Russia, Orenburg
Published: February 2025

For current beef cattle breeding, an important element should be the creation of crossbred
herds based on commercial crossbreeding of dairy and dairy-beef cows with beef sires. This issue is especially relevant in traditional, promising for the development of beef cattle breeding zones of the country, such as the Southern Urals. In the Southern Urals zone, Red Steppe breed of cattle is the leading dairy breed. In order to improve the productive traits and comformation of Red Steppe cattle, they began to use crossbreeding with Angler sires. However, not all crossbred breeding stock is used to replace the herd. In this regard, extra-replacement crossbred heifers and culled cows can be successfully crossbred with sires of large beef breeds. The purpose of the work was a comparative assessment of the efficiency of heifers rearing of different origins. For the experiment, mature (5–7 years) cows of Red Steppe breed and half-blood ed crossbred herdmates with Angler breed were selected. According to the experiment the cows were
inseminated with the sperm of sires of the corresponding breeds such as Group 1 (Red Steppe), Group
2 (Angler), Group 3 (Simmental), and Group 4 (Hereford). Four groups of heifers were formed from the
resulting off spring such as Group 1 – purebred Red Steppe, Group 2 – half-blooded Red Steppe×Angler,
Group 3 – Red Steppe×Angler×Simmental, and Group 4 – Red Steppe×Angler×Hereford. As a result of
the conducted research, the advantage of rearing three-breed crossbred heifers (Red Steppe×Angler×
Simmental and Red Steppe×Angler×Hereford) in comparison with purebred Red Steppe herdmates and
two-breed crossbreds (Red Steppe×Angler) was proven, which was refl ected in the growth rate of young
animals, the quantity and quality of the obtained products, the expression of reproductive traits of the
maternal stock and the economic efficiency of beef production.
REPAIR PLANNING FOR THE RUNWAY OF TORAJA AIRPORT BASED ON THE RESULTS OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT DAMAGE ANALYSIS WITH THE PAVEMENT CONDITION INDEX (PCI) METHOD ASTM D5340-98
Authors: Agustin Wahyu Shesar , Winiasri Linda , Triyono Agus
Published: February 2025

The runway is one of the airport airside facilities that plays a crucial role in the safety and comfort of flight operations. The condition of the runway needs to be monitored for pavement feasibility so as not to interfere with the movement of aircraft. In maintaining pavement feasibility, maintenance and repair planning are required. Maintenance and repair planning must be adjusted to the needs of handling damage that occurs. Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is one of the methods commonly used in analyzing pavement damage. Through the results of the PCI, appropriate maintenance and repair planning can be determined for damage to the passenger parking area. The method used is visual observation of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) based on ASTM D5340-98. The result of this research is that the runway area of Toraja Airport obtained a PCI value of 43.75. Damage that occurs includes local decline (depression) and weathering and loose grains (weathering and raveling). Based on Regulation of the Director General of Civil Aviation Number: KP 94 of 2015, in low-damage conditions, maintenance that can be done is to conduct routine inspections and local cleaning. In weathering and raveling damage conditions with medium to high damage levels, but in a small area, local cutting (patching) is required in the area around the damage. In the condition of weathering and raveling damage with medium to high damage levels and large dimensions, the repair carried out is an overlay by carrying out prior maintenance on the existing coating.
IMPLEMENTATION OF EPANET TECHNOLOGY IN THE DESIGN OF A CLEAN WATER SYSTEM IN DAMARKASIAN VILLAGE
Authors: Faqih Nasyiin , Herlambang Sigit , Sulistyowati Yuli , Roehman Fatchur , Mushthofa Mushthofa
Published: February 2025

Water is a fundamental necessity that must be utilized wisely. This study was conducted in Damarkasian Village, located at the foot of Mount Sindoro and characterized by its hilly terrain. The village has a very limited supply of clean water, forcing residents to rely on a neighboring village for their water needs. Although there is a water distribution system in place, only wealthier residents can afford to build their own networks, while those less fortunate must rely on public facilities along the roadside. To address the uneven water distribution, a well-planned clean water distribution system based on gravity flow is essential. Field data collected includes spring water discharge, water quality, distance, and elevation, as well as population data from official statistics. Water discharge was measured using the volumetric method, and elevation and distance were recorded using the Q-GIS application. Network evaluation, conducted using EPANET 2.0 software, indicated a water discharge rate of 12.2 liters per second. To meet the village's water needs through 2037, a discharge rate of 10.57 liters per second is required. A total of 39 service tanks and appropriately sized PVC pipes are planned without the need for pumps, reducing costs. The total budget is estimated at IDR 1.4 billion, with a tariff of IDR 1,300/m³, cheaper than the PDAM rate.PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI EPANET DALAM RANCANGAN SISTEM AIR BERSIH DI DESA DAMARKASIANAir adalah kebutuhan mendasar yang harus dimanfaatkan secara bijak. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Damarkasian, yang terletak di kaki Gunung Sindoro dan memiliki kontur perbukitan. Sumber air bersih di desa ini sangat terbatas, sehingga penduduk bergantung pada desa tetangga untuk pasokan air. Meskipun ada distribusi air, hanya masyarakat yang mampu yang dapat membangun jaringan sendiri, sementara warga kurang mampu menggunakan fasilitas umum di pinggir jalan. Untuk mengatasi masalah distribusi air yang belum merata, diperlukan perencanaan sistem distribusi air bersih dengan sistem gravitasi. Data lapangan yang dikumpulkan mencakup debit mata air, kualitas air, jarak, dan elevasi, serta data penduduk dari badan statistik. Debit air diukur dengan metode volumetrik, dan elevasi serta jarak dengan aplikasi Q-GIS. Evaluasi jaringan menggunakan software EPANET 2.0 menunjukkan debit air sebesar 12,2 lt/detik. Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan penduduk hingga 2037, diperlukan debit 10,57 lt/detik. Sebanyak 39 bak pelayanan dan pipa PVC dengan diameter yang sesuai direncanakan tanpa pompa, yang menghemat biaya. Total anggaran sebesar Rp. 1,4 miliar, dengan tarif Rp. 1.300/m3, lebih murah dari PDAM.
INNOVATION OF FISH CRACKER PRINTING MACHINE FOR PRODUCTION PROCESS EFFICIENCY
Authors: Alghifari Muhammad Romadhon , Murnawan Hery
Published: February 2025

UMKM Rejeki Barokah which is engaged in the production of mackerel fish crackers with the brand "Tujuh Bintang," faces the constraint of limited production capacity due to the manual process that takes a long time. This study aims to design and implement a cracker printing machine to increase production efficiency without reducing product quality. The methods used include literature studies, direct observation, interviews, and collection of quantitative data from the production process and market needs. The design of the machine is based on worker anthropometric data, including hand reach length of 59 cm, knee height of 54 cm, and standing elbow height of 79 cm, to ensure ergonomics of use. The results of the study showed that the printing machine was able to speed up the dough printing process from 8 minutes per kilogram to 4.54 minutes per kilogram, increase production capacity to 1,890 kilograms per month, meet market demand, and increase the operational efficiency of UMKM. Production costs (HPP) were recorded at IDR 48,511 per kilogram, resulting in a profit of IDR 11,489 per kilogram. The implementation of this machine not only helps meet market needs but also strengthens the competitiveness of MSMEs through time efficiency, reduced labor costs, and increased productivity. With these results, the printing machine becomes a strategic solution to support the sustainability of Rejeki Barokah MSME businesses in an increasingly competitive market. INOVASI MESIN CETAK KERUPUK IKAN GUNA EFFISIENSI PROSES PRODUKSIUMKM Rejeki Barokah, yang bergerak dalam produksi kerupuk ikan tenggiri dengan merek "Tujuh Bintang," menghadapi kendala keterbatasan kapasitas produksi akibat proses manual yang memakan waktu lama. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang dan menerapkan mesin cetak kerupuk untuk meningkatkan efisiensi produksi tanpa mengurangi kualitas produk. Metode yang digunakan meliputi studi literatur, observasi langsung, wawancara, dan pengumpulan data kuantitatif dari proses produksi dan kebutuhan pasar. Perancangan mesin dilakukan berdasarkan data antropometri pekerja, meliputi panjang jangkauan tangan 59 cm, tinggi lutut 54 cm, dan tinggi siku berdiri 79 cm, untuk memastikan ergonomi penggunaan.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mesin cetak mampu mempercepat proses pencetakan adonan dari 8 menit per kilogram menjadi 4,54 menit per kilogram, meningkatkan kapasitas produksi hingga 1.890 kilogram per bulan, memenuhi permintaan pasar, serta meningkatkan efisiensi operasional UMKM. Biaya produksi (HPP) tercatat sebesar Rp 48.511 per kilogram, menghasilkan keuntungan Rp 11.489 per kilogram. Implementasi mesin ini tidak hanya membantu memenuhi kebutuhan pasar tetapi juga memperkuat daya saing UMKM melalui efisiensi waktu, pengurangan biaya tenaga kerja, dan peningkatan produktivitas. Dengan hasil ini, mesin cetak menjadi solusi strategis untuk mendukung keberlanjutan usaha UMKM Rejeki Barokah di pasar yang semakin kompetitif.
Carlo Linati à vélo à la recherche d'Alessandro Manzoni : entre littérature et réalité géographique
Authors: Lonati Sara
Published: February 2025

Carlo Linati (Como 1878-1949) was a cyclist and traveller and at the same time one of the most active writers, translators and critics of the first half of the 20 th century. In 1919, he published one of the most beautiful bicycle rides in the Italian literature, following in the footsteps of Renzo, one of the main characters of Alessandro Manzoni’s novel The Betrothed . From Milan to Bergamo, following the Naviglio Martesana and the Adda, Sulle orme di Renzo

was a great success with the public and critics, stimulating reflection between geographical and literary spaces. After a century, the little book and the Lombard landscape deserve to be rediscovered, through the pages and by bicycle.
Toutes les villes sont des îles : pour une cartographie sentimentale
Authors: Rossi Federica
Published: February 2025

Cette contribution illustre une nouvelle façon décrire des guides de villes : de l'intérieur, sans une véritable destination, à la recherche des sensations que les espaces suggèrent, en découvrant les recoins cachés, en décryptant les lieux à travers les cinq sens. C'est ce que proposent Marco Lodoli et Tiziano Scarpa, auteurs de deux guides insolites : l'un consacré à Rome, l'autre à Venise. C'est une manière de retracer une géographie de l'âme, une cartographie sentimentale et de redécouvrir une ville que l'on croyait déjà connue.
Aurora Bertrana, une épicurienne à Tahiti (1926-1929)
Authors: Lévy Bertrand
Published: February 2025

L’article traite d’un ouvrage littéraire, Fenua Tahiti d’Aurora Bertrana (1943) ayant séjourné en Polynésie durant trois ans, avec son mari, un ingénieur suisse. L’accent est mis sur son rapport avec la Nature, sa perception de femme, et sa vision sur les échanges entre touristes et autochtones.
Dénudation naturelle d’un terrier de marmotte de l’Himalaya, Marmota himalayana Hodgson (1841)
Authors: Nikol’Skii Alexander A. , Vanisova Еlena A. , Ramousse Raymond
Published: February 2025

We have discovered a collapsed slope, in the thickness of which the Himalayan marmot’s burrow Marmota himalayana Hodgson (1841) has been exposed. The denudation of the burrow is located in China on the North-West Plateau in the eastern part of Qinghai Province, south-south-east of Xining city (E 101° 56’ ; N 35° 44’). Height above sea level is about 3100 meters. The denudation has opened underground passages of marmots and traces of ground plugs, with which marmots plug up tunnels during hibernation. The depth of the opened burrow is not less than 3 meters, but judging by the deepening tunnels, the burrow is much deeper. Probable cause of slope collapse is related to the properties of the soil accommodating the burrow and to the burrowing activity of marmots. Judging by the appearance of the collapse and the geographical location of burrow, the basic thickness of the soil is composed of loess material. The loess is characterized by vertical exfoliation (Kriger, 1965 : 95). We suggest that the spread of the Himalayan marmot to the East is hampered by loess soil properties.
Influence of filler mixing technique on the properties of silica-filled natural rubber vulcanizates
Authors: Sony Athira , Kurian Thomas
Published: February 2025

A simple process for the preparation of 40 parts silica incorporated dry natural rubber by latex stage master batching followed by quick coagulation and drying was developed. This environment friendly process avoids the loss of silica during mixing associated with the conventional dry rubber – filler mixing on an open two roll mill. The processing and the evaluation of the properties of the vulcanizates based on the dry rubber prepared  by the latex stage filler incorporation technique shows improved scorch safety, mechanical properties, abrasion resistance and DeMattia flex resistance compared to a control formulation processed by conventional dry rubber -filler mixing process.  The novel latex stage silica incorporation in natural rubber latex followed by quick coagulation and drying is effective at combining significant quantities of silica with natural rubber without the need of additional chemicals  such as coupling agents for compatibility.
Civil society and palliative care
Authors: Smiianov V.A. , Hornostaieva P.O.
Published: February 2025

In Ukraine, the participation of civil society in the development of the Palliative and Hospice Care (PHC) system is not crucial, since professional Non-Governmental (Civil) Organizations (NGOs) do not have the resources and powers necessary for such an impact. However, the experience of other countries shows that the participation of NGOs in the creation of a PHC system, which should be among the "best practices", is mandatory. The study was conducted to identify the areas of work of Ukrainian NGOs for the provision of PHC and influence on state policy. The study was conducted using the method of system analysis and bibliosemantic method, with a search for sources by keywords in Ukrainian and English in Google, Google Scholar and PubMed. PHC consists of medical care, psychological, spiritual, social and legal support for patients. Medical care and psychological support are entrusted to the healthcare system, which should also coordinate other areas. However, the actual overload of medical workers leaves other areas of PHC in the sphere of responsibility of social services and NGOs. NGOs specializing in palliative care are mainly professional associations of doctors and nurses in palliative medicine. Some NGOs also advocate for patients’ rights, support patients and their relatives (caregivers), and provide social support. In countries with developed palliative care systems, NGOs specializing in palliative care can organize their own hospices, be coordination centers for palliative care, conduct training, conduct scientific research, and even issue licenses to doctors and nurses to work in palliative care. In many countries where euthanasia is legalized, NGOs have had a significant impact on the legalization process, studied public opinion, and exerted the necessary influence on politicians. Ukrainian scientists are developing models for organizing palliative care, in which NGOs should receive greater resources and powers to play a greater role in the further development of the national palliative care system.

Keywords: palliative and hospice care, social support, psychological support, spiritual support, advocacy.
Acute stress response and its long-term consequences in combatants (literature review)
Authors: Cherkasova A.O.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to a review of current research on Acute Stress Response (ASR) and its long-term consequences in combatants. The article determines that ARS is a complex mental disorder that can have significant negative consequences for the mental health of the military, and the use of valid psychodiagnostic tools is an important prerequisite for timely diagnosis and provision of adequate psychological assistance to such persons. It has been determined that in the context of the war in Ukraine, the number of servicemen suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is increasing significantly, which requires the development of effective methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of long-term consequences of this condition. Existing research findings indicate the importance of studying the clinical and phenomenolo­gical features of PTSD, but do not sufficiently cover its impact on the mental state of combatants and possible long-term consequences. The article argues that further research should focus on the mechanisms of resilience and vulnerability to stress, as well as on the development of effective interventions to prevent and treat PTSD in this category of individuals. Based on the analysis of literature sources, the basic approaches to the definition of the concept and theory of stress and its role and impact on the human body are revealed. The mechanisms of stress formation and the views of scientists on this process are indicated. It is indicated that the significance of ASR is not limited to the immediate threat to the life of the soldier and his environment in a combat situation, but also determines the presence of delayed adverse effects in the form of a significant frequency of completed suicides, which targets ASR as a risk factor for completed suicide. In addition, it has been proven that ASR is a significant predictor of all-cause mortality.

Keywords: acute stress disorder, military personnel, post-traumatic stress disorder, long-term consequences.
When Hysterectomy is the Best Solution: How do we improve its outcome? A Teaching Hospital Experience
Authors: Qatawneh Ayman , FRAM KAMIL , Saleh Shawqi , Fram Farah , Fram Rand , Abu Heijleh Nada , Abu Shaikha Farah , Farajat Amwaj , Tarawneh Banan , Baydoon Rola , Fram Mosa , Mulla Rosul , Hamdan Amira , Abumurra Nour , Sabateen Ghadeer , Attili Layan , Khalaylih Saja , Al-Adwan Jood , Alazzah Tamara
Published: February 2025

Objective: This audit aimed to analyze the indications, intraoperative complications, and the final histopathology reports of all hysterectomies done under our care during the study period at Jordan University Hospital. The ultimate goal of the study was to shed light on how the outcome of surgeries as major as hysterectomies was improved when the surgical practice of such complex surgeries was effectively implanted and correctly taught so that the steps of the procedure became like second nature and part of the muscle memory of the operation during practice and follow-up. It should be located as the first goal of the tutorial in teaching hospitals that implement scholastic residency curricula.Methods: This study includes all patients who underwent hysterectomy from January 2020 until July 2023.Results: A total of 423 patients underwent hysterectomy throughout the study period. Abnormal vaginal bleeding was reported as the most common reason, whereas malignancy was the next. Bladder injury was reported to be the most common intraoperative complication, where bleeding was the next. Wound infection was at the top of the list of late postoperative complications. Benign conditions, mainly fibroids, and adenomyosis, were reported to be the most common histopathologic finding, followed by malignancy.Conclusion: Hysterectomy remains an accurate indicator of surgical skills. Acquiring the skill of hysterectomy in various ways and whatever the justifications within a tight training program gives the surgeon a medal of confidence within a clear and programmed training program. We can measure efficacy through reduction in the time factor and the decline in the rate of surgical complications. Time and practice aid the ascending linear curve of gained surgical skills, which mirrors a gradual drop in the complication rate.
Knowledge and attitude of the public about organ donation in Jordan
Authors: Said Hanaa , Salah Dania , Soliman Amany
Published: February 2025

Background: It has been proven that organ transplantation can save the lives of people who may have fatal medical conditions. However, there are regional disparities in the general public's understanding of organ donation and its associated concerns.Aim: To assess the general knowledge and attitude of the Jordanian public towards organ donation.Subjects and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, which was conducted on 340 participants; in Al Karak governorate, Jordan. A predesigned questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and attitudes about organ donation in association with sociodemographics.Results: Total knowledge about organ donation and transplantation was found to be adequate in 60.9% of participants, where education was a strongly associated factor. As for total attitude, it was poor in most participants (86.5%), where sex was the significant associated factor.Conclusion: It is crucial to raise awareness and cultivate a better attitude towards organ donation. Using the right medium, more campaigning should be done to influence people's views and boost their readiness to donate organs.
Effect of Hydrofluoric Acid Etching Time on Flexural Strength and Surface Roughness of CAD/CAM Ceramic Materials
Authors: Awad Omar , Hameed Mohammed
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study emulated the influences of varied hydrofluoric acid etching durations on the flexural strength and surface roughness of three CAD/CAM dental glass ceramic materials: feldspathic—CEREC blocs CPC, leucite-reinforced—IPS Empress CAD, and lithium disilicate—IPS e.max CAD.Methods: The samples were prepared and divided with respect to the type of material to be etched for 0, 20, 60, and 90 seconds. This was followed by ultrasonic cleaning and successive thermocycling. SR and FS were measured with the profilometer and by the 3-point bending test, respectively. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA.Results: The results indicated that increasing HF etching time significantly reduced the FS of the lithium disilicate group only, thus being dependent on material composition, p < 0.05. In all materials, SR increased with longer etching time. This increase in SR with deeper etching therefore places a direct relationship between etching time and surface texture.Conclusion: This paper points out that one of the most critical factors in regard to the optimization of mechanical properties in ceramic materials for dental restorations is HF etching time. The choice of appropriate etching times relative to what exists is essential for the ultimate clinical performance and lifetime of ceramic restorations, with chosen durations favoring specific materials over others. This information is very valuable for dental practitioners in making appropriate choices toward durability and reliability in ceramic dental restorations.
The Therapeutic Effect of Honey on Respiratory Infections: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ouaamr Ahmed , Mekkaoui Mouna , Kamel Nadia , Hassar Mohammed , Cherrah Yahya , Alaoui Katim
Published: February 2025

Background In the context of complementary medicine, honey is a product used alongside conventional medical treatments or therapies to enhance their effectiveness or provide additional benefits. Honey has been used for centuries in traditional and complementary medicine for its various health-promoting properties.
Objectives  The aim of this systematic review was to analyze studies on the therapeutic use of honey in acute respiratory infections (ARI) and exacerbations of chronic diseases (ECD), and to compare the effect of honey with other traditional treatments/remedies.
Methods literature searches on PubMed, Medline, Scopus, ScopeMed, and Google Scholar were performed to discover the current state of knowledge on the subject and recent publications. Variables were analysed using the full meta-analysis software, version 3 (Biostat, NJ, USA). Variables were analysed to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and standardised mean difference for dichotomous and continuous variables, respectively. Corresponding 95% confidence intervals for effect sizes were also calculated using a fixed-effects model. Mantel-Haenszelen random-effects models were used due to the large number of articles and the presence of significant heterogeneity. Heterogeneity was considered significant with an I2 value greater than 50% or a P value less than 0.01.
Results  We found that honey seems to improve symptoms in both children and adults. Studies used from the literature search comprised 43% of pediatric studies; 26% were in an ambulatory setting; 9% were in surgical and 22% were medical. The results showed that honey was associated with a significantly greater reduction in the combined cough symptom score, frequency, and severity of acute infections, and an improvement in forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume, peak expiratory flow, and respiratory symptoms for exacerbations of chronic diseases. Most of the studies reviewed were less than 10 years old; the comparison of the risk of bias between the studies showed that 48% of the studies on ARI (acute respiratory infections) had a low risk of bias, while this percentage was higher for the studies on exacerbations of chronic diseases (ECD) (68%).
Conclusion  Honey probably improves symptoms of respiratory infections, so it is recommended that honey may be a supplement to usual medicines and treatments.
Tradições religiosas e constituição de mundo
Authors: Merlo Lucas
Published: February 2025

O artigo oferece, desde uma abordagem hermenêutico-fenomenológica, uma compreensão do papel e dinâmica das tradições religiosas na constituição do mundo. Entende-se por “mundo”, para além do espaço físico, a constituição da ordem da existência, do cosmos, de uma realidade habitável porque significativa. Como método, são colocados em diálogo os conceitos e abordagens à religião de Mircea Eliade e Wilfred Cantwell Smith e a Semiótica da Cultura de Iuri Lotman. Evocam-se as concepções eliadianas do espaço sagrado e seus desdobramentos para a “cosmização” da realidade humana, o conceito lotmaniano de semiosfera e suas dinâmicas e a abordagem de Smith às tradições cumulativas, enquanto expressões históricas de experiências de fé.  Conclui-se por uma visão dinâmica das tradições religiosas enquanto preservadoras de experiências de significação de mundo.
Sobre a Educação Moral em Santo Agostinho
Authors: De Oliveira Silva Flávio Henrique , Borges André
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a concepção de educação moral em Santo Agostinho (354-430). Agostinho criou toda uma filosofia educacional que consistia em um processo de interiorização e aperfeiçoamento moral mediante a iluminação do único mestre, Cristo. O processo de interiorização é de tonalidade educativa, pois somente esse caminho, em perspectiva agostiniana, pode conduzir a purificação do mal moral nos indivíduos e estabelecer apropriados valores do supremo bem. Assim, a formação de um novo homem também assume uma forma concreta de regular a realidade em sua volta. Desse modo, o artigo tem como preocupação evidenciar a educação agostiniana como um movimento transformação moral integral que alcança o indivíduo e o social.
Palavras–chave: Santo Agostinho; Moral; Educação.
Física e Poesia no Timeu de Platão (tradução)
Authors: Hadot Pierre , Lopes de Almeida Cídio
Published: February 2025

Muitas vezes foi dito que o Timeu era um poema, ou até mesmo um romance. Gostaríamos de desenvolver aqui algumas reflexões sobre o gênero literário desta obra de Platão. Após analisarmos brevemente o conteúdo e definirmos o Timeu como uma espécie de "Gênese", tentaremos esclarecer o significado do modo de exposição que Platão utiliza no diálogo e ao qual ele dá o nome de "eikos logos", ou seja, "discurso de verossimilhança". Em seguida, vamos nos concentrar em mostrar a razão por trás dessa escolha: o domínio da physis é um domínio divino que escapa a qualquer conhecimento preciso por parte do ser humano. Somente a poíesis (criação artística) da linguagem humana pode tentar imitar a poíesis divina. Nesse sentido, perceberemos que a ficção literária é concebida por Platão como uma espécie de oferenda religiosa, que é ao mesmo tempo um jogo que responde ao jogo divino. Finalmente, encerraremos com breves alusões à história do tema literário que o Timeu impôs a todo o Ocidente, o do poema cósmico.
Liberdade é Cristocêntrica
Authors: Dantas José Ancelmo Santos , Da Silva Martins Luiz Henrique
Published: February 2025

A carta aos Gálatas – nosso objeto de estudo – entre outros temas, traz para o ouvinte leitor, o da liberdade. Neste sentido, a nosso ver, merece destaque o verso contido neste livro que diz: “Para a liberdade, Cristo nos libertou (τῇ ἐλευθερίᾳ ἡμᾶς Χριστὸς ἠλευθέρωσεν)” (Gl 5,1). Esta última, será possível, muito provável, graças ao dom da fé que é dado a pessoa, por meio de Jesus Cristo. Portanto, pensando, de modo introdutório, compete a quem recebeu este dom, um comportamento de vida que se assemelhe a aquele que lhe deu o nobre dom da fé. Dito de outro modo: na medida em que o ser humano conhece a Deus e foi por ele encontrado no caminho da Vida, haverá necessariamente, uma mudança de vida. Isso se deu com Paulo mesmo, conforme nos relata (At 9,1s).