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Eksplorasi Pengalaman Tester dan Implikasinya pada Pengembangan Tes Kognitif AJT
Authors: Rachmanie Aisha Sekar Lazuardini , Widhiarso Wahyu
Published: October 2024

Tes Kognitif AJT yang dikembangkan oleh Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) merupakan alat asesmen psikologis inovatif yang dirancang khusus untuk mengevaluasi kemampuan kognitif anak-anak Indonesia berusia 5-18 tahun. Meskipun memiliki potensi yang signifikan, penerapan tes ini masih terbatas, sehingga perlu diperluas penggunaannya di berbagai konteks pendidikan dan klinis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas dan tantangan praktis dalam penggunaan Tes Kognitif AJT dari perspektif tester yang telah tersertifikasi, dengan menggunakan desain penelitian kualitatif untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dengan pertanyaan terbuka yang diisi oleh 14 tester AJT sehingga memungkinkan pemahaman yang lebih detail mengenai pengalaman dan penilaian mereka. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Tes Kognitif AJT dipandang sebagai alat yang komprehensif dan relevan secara budaya untuk menilai kemampuan kognitif anak-anak Indonesia. Meskipun beberapa peserta mengalami kesulitan awal, terutama terkait dengan pelaksanaan tes, mayoritas berhasil mengatasi tantangan tersebut. Mereka menekankan kemampuan tes ini untuk memberikan analisis mendalam tentang fungsi kognitif dan mengungkap potensi laten anak-anak. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya memperluas penggunaan Tes Kognitif AJT untuk meningkatkan asesmen kemampuan kognitif di Indonesia, serta menekankan perlunya pelatihan dan dukungan berkelanjutan bagi para tester.
A Topological Investigation of the Cosmic Web Formation
Authors: Staikou Eva , Pellejero Marcos
Published: October 2024

N-body simulations of the evolution of the large-scale structure of the universe (the Cosmic Web) were run while altering attractive gravity laws and initial conditions, in order to infer which properties of the universe are revealed by its current large-scale topology. The Cosmic Web was found to develop regardless of the gravitational alteration made. Significantly altering the initial conditions from Gaussian distribution ones was found to eliminate the Cosmic Web. Thus, we require small random perturbations in otherwise uniform initial conditions in the early universe, under an attractive gravitational force, for the Cosmic Web to develop.
A JWST Pure-Parallel Search for the First Galaxies With PANORAMIC
Authors: Golawska Hanna , McLeod Derek
Published: October 2024

The James Webb Space Telescope offers unparalleled capabilities for observing the most distant objects in the universe, allowing us to study the first galaxies to form. In this work, the Lyman-break technique and spectral energy distribution fitting were used to analyse the JWST PANORAMIC survey and identify 26 robust galaxy candidates at redshifts greater than 9.5, including three around redshift 14.5. These candidates will make excellent targets for follow-up spectroscopy. The derived UV luminosity function at z = 14.5 is consistent with literature determinations at similar redshifts and implies a modest evolution in the number density of galaxies from z ∼ 14 to z ∼ 11. Future research based on this work could determine when the first galaxies formed, confirming or challenging current theories of cosmic evolution.
Contesting the Prescriptibility of Emotion through Affective Encounters in Lucy Prebble’s The Effect (2012)
Authors: Barouta Magda
Published: October 2024

This paper explores how Lucy Prebble’s The Effect (2012) dramatises the subversive potentialities of affective encounters as an antidote to the isolating, profit-minded forms of posthumanisation prescribed by modern psychiatry. It argues that the play poignantly unveils how the convergence of the psychopharmaceutical industry with advanced capitalism and neoliberal ideology shape popular discourse around mental illnesses and the necessity of medically induced (self-)regulation of emotion. It also investigates how Prebble mingles crisis with hope in the piece by portraying the autonomy and unpredictability of affective bodily responses, which evade being translated into bio-data and destabilise biopsychiatry’s totalizing view of emotions as utterly controllable through the brain. My analysis utilises Rosi Braidotti’s theorisation of the posthuman subject as both susceptible to exploitation and control and as the site of resistance and ongoing transformation, as presented in her work The Posthuman (2013). It also employs Stefan Herbechter’s theories, as expressed in his book Posthumanism: A Critical Analysis (2013), on how biotechnological developments, advanced capitalism and ideology converge, facilitating new forms of self-governmentality. Finally, it refers to Brian Massumi’s conceptualisation of affect, prevalent in his work “The Autonomy of Affect” (1995) as an intense autonomic bodily response which resists processes of control and manipulation. Ultimately, I argue that The Effect highlights the transformative potential of affective encounters and interconnectedness, functioning as resistance to modern psychiatry’s isolating prescription of emotional self-governance through self-medication.
“She Feels not Half What We Feel”: Oriental Affect Aliens and the Unhappy Queers in Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse
Authors: Cheng Qiujie
Published: October 2024

In Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, Virginia Woolf’s portrayal of Lily Briscoe’s and Elizabeth Dalloway’s “Chinese eyes” has drawn critical attention, but the lack of affective expressiveness in these characters needs further examination. Borrowing Xine Yao’s term “unfeeling,” this essay explores the relationship between Woolf’s use of Oriental imagery and disaffection. It argues that Woolf’s depiction of Oriental unaffectedness critiques Victorian patriarchal conventions and their constructed notions of happiness. However, in doing so, Woolf simultaneously perpetuates the stereotype of Oriental inscrutability. Drawing on Sara Ahmed’s critique of happiness and her concept of the “unhappy queer,” this essay first examines Elizabeth’s restrained affective expressiveness, suggesting that Woolf’s characterization challenges the white sentimentality linked to the heterosexual definition of happiness in the late Victorian era. Yet, through the lens of Yao’s analysis of Oriental alienness, the essay contends that Woolf’s narrative still subscribes to Orientalism. Likewise, Lily Briscoe’s negotiation of her capacity for sympathy—especially in contrast to Mrs. Ramsay—highlights Woolf’s critique of patriarchal norms. However, Lily’s artistic vision is ultimately realised through her alignment with the Western affective economy, suggesting the author’s acknowledgement of sympathy and affectability as universal concepts—yet ones that are underpinned by a racial hierarchy.
Through Ecocriticism and Affect Theory, Exploring Climate Change Artistry: The Ice Receding/Books Reseeding Project
Authors: Ferrucci Giada
Published: October 2024

This article delves into the Ice Receding/Books Reseeding project of multidisciplinary artist Basia Irland through the lenses of ecocriticism and affect theory, uncovering its profound significance as a climate change artwork. An example of participatory artwork utilizing transmedia storytelling, this project provides a transformative platform that immerses audiences in the realities of non-human climate change impacts. Through an ecocritical examination, the article explores the intricate dynamics of human-non-human relationships depicted in the project, while affect theory sheds light on the emotional responses it evokes. Ultimately, I argue that participatory art is a crucial tool for climate change communication and activism, advocating for its broader adoption in addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainability through the direct involvement of participants. Analyzing Irland’s Ice Receding/Books Reseeding project, the article underscores the potential of climate change art as a powerful medium for effective environmental communication and offers practical guidance for communicators aiming to optimize its impact.
Against Chrononormativity: How May a Concept of Queer Time Challenge Traditional Ideas of Historical Progress?
Authors: Atkinson Izzie
Published: October 2024

If we, in modernity, define time as the standard by which we measure and organise the expected life course, as ‘linear, ordered, progressive, and teleological’ (Luciano, 2007:2), then queer discourse and experience can be seen to exist as oppositional to it. Historical progress is marked by heteronormative assumptions of the life course - regarding factors such as bodies, achievements, goals, and productivity - assumptions that queer communities may not always assimilate to. This essay aims to discuss how a concept of ‘queer time’, borne from this alienation and difference, can be seen to challenge traditional, heteronormative, and ‘western’ ideas of historical progress. To do so, it is important to consider further concepts, such as chrononormativity, grief, and activism, through contesting queer theories on futurity. Additionally, all arguments should contemplate intersectional applications, as what we define as ‘the queer experience’ continues to adapt and diversify.
Romancing Stirling
Authors: Cook Murray
Published: October 2024

Folklore, Ethnology, Scottish History, Romanticism, Walter Scott, Stirling, Stirlingshire, River Forth, Archaeology, Scottish literature, Tourism, History of Tourism, Maps, Cartography, Roy, Ford of Frew, Antiquarianism, Military Survey, Local Studies, Regional Studies
Electricity Generation by Waste Material
Authors: Jawalkar Monica
Published: October 2024

The mighty growth in the amount of waste materials produced in India and their potentially dangers in the environment and human health which have led to create several disease in Human bodies. This is an novies idea of generating electricity Using waste material idea of Waste to Energy in India. Firstly, a map plan was carried out for research to collect the fact of total waste generation in India. During this research it was found that some locals were generating electricity using this process ago which encouraged the researchers to carry forward this Project.
Optimizing Cloud Data Storage: Evaluating File Formats for Efficient Data Warehousing
Authors: Basani Maria Anurag Reddy
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a detailed analysis of three widely-used data storage formats—Parquet, Avro, and ORC— evaluating their performance across key metrics such as query execution, compression efficiency, data skipping, schema evolution, and throughput. Each format offers distinct advantages depending on the nature of the workload. Parquet is optimized for read-heavy analytical queries, providing excellent compression and efficient query performance through its columnar structure. Avro excels in write-heavy, real-time data streaming scenarios, where schema flexibility and backward compatibility are crucial. ORC balances the two, offering strong support for analytical and transactional workloads, especially in handling complex queries and nested data structures. This comparative study highlights the contexts in which each format performs best, providing valuable insights into the trade-offs associated with their use in cloud data warehouses and large-scale data processing environments.
Alkaloids - An Important Aspect of Medicinal Plants in Pharmaceutical World: An Overview
Authors: Bhattacharya Somenath
Published: October 2024

Alkaloids are major important constituent among different chemical constituents. Alkaloids have obtained in lots of plants in different location of world. These constituents have been used for different types of medicinal purposes as well as for the treatment of different diseases. These materials have potent role in also maintaining the plant profile. Lots of major chemical groups fall under this category. Many plants like Ephedra, Pilocarpus, Belladonna, Vasaka, Datura, Vinca, Cinchona, Kurchi, Ashwagandha, etc are belonging to this constituent. Among those Cinchona, Vasaka, Vinca, Belladonna and so many plants are showing significant role for treating different health issues from ancient days to till now. The article objects that the important, classification, constituents as well as the distribution of alkaloids into large amount of plant profiles.
Práticas higiênico-sanitárias em feiras de arte e gastronomia de Niterói/RJ, Brasil
Authors: Gomes de Azevedo Medeiros Maria das Graças , Petrucci Junior Roberto , Cristina Moura Coelho Nathalia , Silva Maia Castro Jane , Soares Lourenço Maristela , Freignan dos Santos Edna , Pessanha da Penha Manoela
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Street food is an important market segment with an impact on the generation of jobs, income, and appreciation of food culture. However, it poses a challenge for public health because it increases the risk of transmission of pathogens from foodborne disease. Objective: Evaluate the hygienic-sanitary practices of food handlers at fairs and the physical-functional conditions of gastronomy and arts fairs in the city of Niterói/RJ. Method: The descriptive methodology was applied, using a qualitative and quantitative approach. For data collection, two scripts were developed and applied to evaluate the functional conditions of the fairs and the hygienic-sanitary practices of the handlers during sales, and a questionnaire was administered to outline the socioeconomic profile of the workers. Results: 68.1% were women; average income of 3 minimum wages; 51.1% had completed higher education; 46.8% had never taken a Good Food Handling Practices course; 70.5% did not use hair protection; and 86.8% used adornments. In 40% of the fairs visited, there was the presence of animals/vectors, as well as the absence of toilet facilities for handlers. Conclusions: Thus, despite its socioeconomic importance, the street food trade represents a potential health risk. Therefore, it is necessary to expand the hygienic-sanitary training of handlers and improve the environmental conditions of fairs.
Determining horizontal displacements using interferometric processing of remote sensing data with Sentinel-1 satellites from two orbits
Authors: Tyutyukova V.A.
Published: October 2024

The author considers the method of determining horizontal displacements using remote sensing data from two orbits (ascending and descending). The territory of the Yakovlevsky mining site (Belgorod oblast, RF) was considered as the object under study. Differential interferometric processing of materials from Sentinel-1 satellites was performed. The orbits of the spacecraft under consideration are multidirectional. Geometric transforming of the information was used to determine the horizontal displacements of the Earth`s surface. The accuracy of the results obtained was assessed by comparing the records obtained by radar interferometry with the outcome of geodetic observations. The analysis allowed obtaining information on the scale and dynamics of horizontal shifts and deformations for the period from 2019 to 2021 in the territory of this field
A review of economic, relational, social and environmental measures of agricultural cooperatives performance: trends, sectoral, and geographical association
Authors: Aboah J. , Lees N. , De Ponti S.
Published: October 2024

There is increasing interest in the performance of agricultural cooperatives. However, there is little consensus on what measures are most appropriate to use or how best to capture the social and environmental impact of these organisations. Despite this, to date, there are no studies that review the literature on agricultural cooperative performance to establish how the most used performance measures have evolved over time and establish any relationship between the sectors and locations of agricultural cooperatives. Thus, this paper seeks to address this gap by (i) identifying the foremost measures that have been used to evaluate the performance of agricultural cooperatives; and (ii) exploring the trends, sectoral and geographical association with the use of these performance measures. A multistage analytical framework, comprising a journal article network analysis and a qualitative meta-analysis, was used to extract relevant information from 124 journal articles and perform content analysis. Subsequently, a non-parametric test was used to examine the association between the year of publication, sector and geographical location of agricultural cooperatives and the performance measures. The results highlight a diverse list of indicators utilised to assess the performance of agricultural cooperatives. However, there is a narrow focus and dominant use of short-term economic metrics, and limited use of environmental and sustainability measures. Also, the results show a significant increase in the use of liquidity indicators in more recent publications. There exists a significant association between the sector of the agricultural cooperative and the most used performance measures but no association with the geographical location. The findings highlight the need to develop performance measures that evaluate the positive spill-over effects of agricultural cooperative activities on non-members, communities, and the natural environment. Also, the findings provide a rubric for benchmarking the performance and identifying best practices that can be shared across different cooperatives.
Horti-IoT: a new data framework for Dutch horticulture
Authors: Amir Amora , Vinke Chris , van Heijningen Roel
Published: October 2024

Consistency issues limit the sharing of horticultural data across multiple systems, resulting in challenges for users to analyze data effectively across various systems utilizing artificial intelligence technology. Introducing data governance principles can help standardize and unify data practices, making it easier for analysts to locate, comprehend, transfer and integrate data from diverse sources to enable data-driven horticulture. Implementing data governance and principles specific to horticulture can assist in standardizing the layout and format of data structures from different sources. This study aims to propose a new governance framework, Horti-IoT, based on the Data Management Body of Knowledge and several structured frameworks for the Internet of Things (IoT) governance that will lead to data-driven horticulture. This study is empirical in nature. The Dutch horticulture stakeholders are involved in this initiative, providing the data, knowledge, and experiences needed for this study. The data stream from various sources, including camera images, sap flow sensors, climate sensors and manually measured growth data. The key findings following the implementation of the Horti-IoT framework’s principles are reduced workload for data analysts, efficiency in plant monitoring, savings time in pre-processing, enhanced water resource management, reduced system administrator contacts and compliance with General Data Privacy Regulation. The new proposed Horti-IoT framework, compatible with Dutch horticulture, is presented. The data were obtained from the Lab greenhouse at the World Horti Centre in the Netherlands, in the framework of the Regionale SIA RAAK MKB call March 2022-September 2024 subsidy funds for project title ‘Gewasgroei Goed Gemeten (GeGoGe). This project is a collaboration between three educational institutions. Inholland University of Applied Science, the Hague University of Applied Science, Lentiz Vocational School, and stakeholders.
Impact of an Inpatient Family Medicine Exposure: Changing Student Perception
Authors: Graves Lisa , VanDerKolk Kristi , Greene Jeffrey
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Currently there is a primary care physician shortage in the United States, and this shortage is expected to worsen into the foreseeable future. In 2023, only 7.5 % of US allopathic graduates entered family medicine (FM) residencies. Opportunities to create increased interest in family medicine as a career choice and address hidden curriculum messages in career choice must be explored to address shortages in family medicine.
Methods: A 5-day inpatient experience with family medicine residents on a family medicine inpatient service was implemented during a required third-year core medical student clerkship in family medicine. Students who participated in this clerkship change were invited to complete a survey on how this experience altered their perceptions on the roles of family medicine physicians in inpatient medical care, intrapartum care, and care of the newborn, and how it affected their view of FM as a career choice.
Results: Of the eligible students, 34% completed the survey. Participating in the FM inpatient experience significantly enhanced students’ perceptions about the depth of knowledge and skill needed for the specialty, increased students’ respect for the specialty, and contradicted students’ perceptions about the complexity of cases treated in the specialty.
Conclusion: Adding an inpatient component to a third-year FM clerkship experience can significantly change the perceptions of medical students about the specialty of FM. Brief inpatient exposure to medical students has an impact on hidden curriculum messaging about family medicine.
Organizational resilience as a method of crisis governance during the COVID-19 period
Authors: Prasad Vishwa Hamendra , Sharma Vishal , Prasad Anita , Lingam Shiu
Published: October 2024

The perception of the crisis and derivation of organizational resilience, including the role of human resources, are explored. Phases of resilience are analyzed alongside different levels of resilience action (Granig & Hilgarter, 2020). This paper seeks to understand how organizational resilience affects companies’ ability to deal with the crisis in a real organizational setting through an empirical analysis of 20 COVID-19-affected organizations. The suitable managerial and organisational responses are analysed. The qualitative exploratory approach uses semi-structured interviews to more accurately characterize how resilience mechanisms function in a real organizational context (Gajdzik & Wolniak, 2021). The vital contribution is confirming an advantageous role for resilience to resistance in the face of the COVID-19 issue in a Fijian setting by taking exceptional steps that the enterprises included in this study have never taken. This research examines resilience as a protection strategy against the COVID-19 problem in a Fijian environment. As COVID-19 is an exceptional crisis, this pandemic and the timely results of this paper stand out. In light of this, it is believed one can develop pioneering and ultimate new directions for resilience literature in the future.
Rol de la mujer desde Roma hasta la actualidad
Authors: Benetti Cecilia Susana
Published: October 2024

El trabajo que aquí se presenta, tiene el objetivo de dar a entender la evolución y rol que ocupaba la mujer en el Derecho Privado, por medio de un estudio comparativo entre Derecho Romano y la situación actual.
The Aerogeophysical Atlas of Tocantins State: Synthesis of Magnetic Anomaly And Radioelement Maps With Emphasis on Regional Signatures and the Serra Da Cangalha Impact Structure
Authors: Da Silva Adolfo Barbosa , Da Silva Marcelo Ferreira , Reimold Wolf Uwe , Alves Felipe da Mota , Lago Alexandre Lisboa , Couto Jr Marco Antônio , Frasca Antônio Augusto Soares , Ribeiro Pedro Sérgio Estevam
Published: October 2024

The Tocantins State Aerogeophysical Atlas (TSAA) is an institutional product of the Geological Survey of Brazil. It is aimed at promoting the use of airborne magnetic and gamma-ray spectrometry data to support geophysical and geological research at state level. Here, we present a synthesis of the TSAA with special emphasis on the interpretation of the magnetic (Anomalous Magnetic Field, First Vertical Derivative (FVD), and Total Gradient Amplitude (TGA) images) and radiometric (RGB composite color map of concentrations, Inverse Images of K, eTh, and eU, and Normalized eU enhancement) map. In particular, the radiometric data for the Serra da Cangalha impact structure in northeast Tocantins are discussed. For Tocantins State, the results show that the radiometric and/or magnetic signatures of geological units (e.g., Mosquito Formation basalts; granite-gneiss/migmatite terrains) and structural features (e.g., dykes and lineaments), or related exogenous deposits (Serra Geral do Tocantins quartzose soils; alluvial deposits of main drainage channels) can be visualized well on regional-scale maps. Analysis of radiometric ratios for the area of the Serra da Cangalha impact structure indicates that eU concentrations are enriched in the annular basin around the central uplift structure, and in the zone straddling the contact between the Piauí and Pedra de Fogo formations. In the latter case, the elevated eU concentrations could be related to brecciated chert layers or silicified sandstones.
Analysis of economic indicators of four drying methods applied on three apple cultivars
Authors:   Agricultural Academy – Sofia, Institute of Аgriculture, Kabadzhova Monika , Dimitrov Nikolay ,   Agricultural Academy – Sofia, Institute of Cryobiology and Food Technologies
Published: October 2024

Fruits are one of the main components of a healthy diet. They have many benefits and are recommended for regular consumption as part of a varied healthy diet. However, they are seasonal fruits, some need to be processed to ensure more extended storage and consumption throughout the year. The research aims to analyse the economic indicators of three apple cultivars (Golden Delicious, Florina and Freedom) dried by four methods (sun-died, shade-dried, dehydration, lyophilization). The methodological framework of the study includes: (1) Theoretical overview of apple drying methods; (2) Analysis of the economic indicators of apple drying – gross output, production and additional costs, net income, and rate of return; (3) Determining the benefits and drawbacks of drying apple products. It was found that the drying methods – sun-dried, shade-dried, and lyophilization – have a higher rate of profitability, while dehydration has a lower rate. The lyophilization method is the most profitable for production with Florina, followed by Freedom and Golden Delicious. Keywords: dried apple method, gross output, rate of return, production costs, net income
Valuation and Returns on Stock Return Volatility
Authors: Lyle Matthew R.
Published: October 2024

This paper provides an accounting-based valuation model that predicts that cross-sectional variation in firm-level returns to investments in both stock and stock return volatility are related to cross-sectional variation in firm-level fundamentals. The model predicts that expected stock returns have a positive quadratic relation with stock return variance and a negative quadratic relation with gains to trading in stock return variance. Consistent with these predictions, firms with high model-implied expected stock returns have high future stock return variance, and the relation is roughly quadratic. In contrast, firms with high expected stock returns have low future returns to trading in stock return variance through option contracts because these firms have high option-implied variance relative to future realized variance, i.e., low variance risk premia (VRP). The study provides a framework for using fundamentals for trading in individual stocks and options.

JEL Classifications: G12; G14; G17.
Evaluación de la adaptación y crecimiento de orquídeas endémicas del Pacífico colombiano en dos tipos de sustrato
Authors: Mena Gutiérrez Diana Cecilia , Flores Márquez Sandra Marcela , Guatibonza Diaz Alicia , Roa Torres Omar Alfonso
Published: October 2024

Este artículo evalúa la adaptación y crecimiento de dos genotipos de orquídeas endémicas del pacífico colombiano en un sustrato artesanal y otro local, desarrollados por el Centro Náutico Pesquero de Buenaventura y el Consejo Comunitario de comunidades negras de las cuencas alta y media del río Dagua, para estandarizar un método de producción de orquídeas nativas, especie Phragmipedium longifolium, con insumos locales, en el Distrito de Buenaventura, con miras a generar, para las comunidades rurales, una fuente de ingresos familiares, mediante la comercialización de un recurso propio, en condiciones técnicas adecuadas, con estándares de calidad, al tiempo que se dispone de una herramienta para conservar y proteger algunas especies de flora nativa.
Influence of Dietary Manipulation on the Blood Biochemical Profile and Growth Performance of Crossbred Dairy Heifer
Authors: Bari Md. Sadakatul , Abunaser Md. , Zannat Most. Arifa , Tahmid Md. Sadman , Shad Md. Baktir Uddin , Islam Mohammad Ashiqul , Md. Harun-ur-Rashid
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to assess the influence of dietary manipulation with commonly available concentrate sources on the nutritional status and growth performance of crossbred dairy heifer. Concentrates that were used alternatively in three feed preparation were (Wheat bran, rice polish and maize powder). Twelve crossbred dairy heifers (50% Holstein Friesian blood (HF) (age around 12-13 months; body weight (173-196) kg were chosen from the existing dairy herd of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Dairy Farm, Department of Dairy Science, BAU. Latin square design was used to conduct the study. The feeding experiment was lasted for a duration of 100 days (10 days for adjustment period and rest 90 days for main trial that was divided into 3 periods). Blood analysis, growth performance measurement, feed efficiency calculation and feed cost analysis were performed at 15 days interval. Among the twelve blood biochemical parameters no significant (p<0.05) variation was found except the result of total cholesterol which was found highest in rice polish fed group (170.1 mg/dL). Body weight gain per 15 days was significantly higher (9.08 kg/15d) and dry matter intake per kg of body weight gain (9.56kg DMI/kg BWG) was significantly lower when heifers were supplied feed preparation containing wheat bran. Rest other body growth parameters didn’t show any significant difference when feed with three feed preparations.
Research on Deposition Characteristics of a New Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayer
Authors: Zhou Liangfu , Zhou Binbin
Published: October 2024

This study evaluated the properties of a new double air-assisted electrostatic orchard sprayer, focusing particularly on the impact of its electrostatic system on droplet deposition. The sprayer featured 10 nozzles, a centrifugal fan, and an axial fan, with an overall flow rate of 3.5 L/min and nozzle air velocities of 25 m/s (interior) and 12.5 m/s (exterior). Droplet sampling was conducted using paper cards and ponceau solution as a tracer. Field measurements in a Y-tree trained pear orchard assessed the effects of tractor speeds (0.34, 0.52, 0.84, and 1.05 m/s) and sampling positions (exposed and hidden faces). Tractor speed did not significantly affect overall droplet density, but the normalized droplet density on the exposed face increased with speed, while it decreased on the hidden face. The average normalized droplet density at all speeds was approximately 114.6 dot/cm2. The electrostatic system improved droplet deposition on the hidden face of leaves, particularly on the side of the tree near the sprayer. The coefficient of variation (CV) of the exposed face increased with tractor speed, while tractor speed had no impact on the CV of the hidden face. Overall, the electrostatic system reduced the CV. This research offers valuable insights into the use of electrostatic sprayers.
Hubungan Antara Metode Penyuluhan Dengan Partisipasi Peserta Pada Penyuluhan Kelompok Tani Di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar
Authors: Imanda Adityo , Setiawati Setiawati
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi rendahnya partisipasi peserta dalam kegiatan penyuluhan kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar yang rendah, hal ini diduga dikarenakan metode penyuluhan yang dipergunakan kurang menarik. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni (1) mengetahui gambaran metode penyuluhan kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar, (2) mengetahui gambaran partisipasi peserta pada kegiatan penyuluhan kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar, (3) melihat hubungan antara metode penyuluhan dengan partisipasi peserta pada kegiatan penyuluhan kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis korelasional. Populasi penelitian yakni seluruh anggota kelompok tani sebanyak 55 orang. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 65% populasi yaitu 35 orang anggota kelompok tani. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini yakni Stratified Random Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket serta alat pengumpulan data berupa daftar pernyataan. Teknik analisis data menggunakan rumus persentase serta Analisis Korelasi Pearson (Product Moment). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) metode penyuluhan oleh penyuluh dalam kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tnah Datar tergolong Kurang Sesuai, (2) Partisipasi Peserta pada kegiatan penyuluhan kelompok tani di Kecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar Masih Rendah serta (3) Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara metode penyuluhan dengan partisipasi peserta pada kelompok tani diKecamatan Salimpaung Kabupaten Tanah Datar. Saran pada penelitian ini, diharapkan kepada penyuluh untuk memperhatikan metode yang digunakan.
МИКРОФОССИЛИИ КОЛОНИАЛЬНЫХ ОРГАНИЗМОВ С ВНУТРЕННИМИ ДЕНДРИТОПОДОБНЫМИ СТРУКТУРАМИ В КРЕМНИСТЫХ ПОРОДАХ ХОГЛАНДСКОЙ ВУЛКАНОГЕННО-ОСАДОЧНОЙ ФОРМАЦИИ 1580-1640 МЛН. ЛЕТ (ЗАПАДНЫЕ ОСТРОВА ФИНСКОГО ЗАЛИВА)
Authors: Беляев Анатолий , Юхалин Павел , Богданов Юрий , Назарова Татьяна , Юрченко Юрий
Published: October 2024

В статье приводятся результаты геомикробиологических исследований дендритоподобных структур, обнаруженных в кремнистых породах палеопротерозоя хогландской вулканогенно-осадочной формации с возрастом 1580-1640 миллионов лет, на Западных островах Финского залива. Установлено, что ветвистые дендритоподобные образования локализованы в окремненных и ожелезненных планктонных биопленках, содержащих повышенные концентрации биогенного изотопа углерода на уровне современной биоты. Они ассоциируют с многочисленными микрофоссилиями бактерий, эукариотов, многоклеточных организмов и вирусоподобных структур. Ветвистые образования не являются кристаллографическими дендритами, а представляют собой окремненные биоморфы – микрофоссилии колониальных микроорганизмов, инкрустированные отложениями позднего лимонита. Древние биоморфы имели внутренний дендритоподобный «скелет», и были окружены жидкими почковидными образованиями, ограниченными снаружи двойными мембранами. Эти организмы с предварительным названием Dendritella natalii обитали в планктонных биопленках в течение, по крайней мере, шестидесяти миллионов лет.
LOOKING BACKWARD AND LOOKING FORWARD: REVISITING "CLINICAL USEFULNESS OF THORACIC DUCT CANNULATION"
Authors: Witte M.H.
Published: October 2024

Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence of interest in the thoracic duct and central lymphatic system and its disorders, stimulated by advances in interventional magnetic resonance imaging techniques and urgent challenges in the clinical management of lymphatic malformations and lymphatic complications from congenital heart disease. The following chapter reprinted here written shortly after the formal founding of the discipline of lymphology and the International Society of Lymphology, describes early efforts, and also suggests future directions now being revisited and others yet to be explored (1).
Advancements in equine ophthalmic imaging enhance understanding of ocular and orbital anatomy and disease in standing sedated horses
Authors: McMullen Richard J.
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVE

To review data on the advances in equine ophthalmic imaging that have been made during the past 5 years and highlight advantages of using multiple imaging modalities to improve clinical observational skills and improve diagnostic accuracy.

METHODS

A literature review from 2019 through 2024 of equine ophthalmic digital photography, fundus photography, ocular and orbital ultrasonography (US), ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), confocal microscopy (CM), spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), radiography, CT, and MRI.

RESULTS

Digital photography remains the cornerstone of equine ophthalmic imaging for documenting examination findings, sharing information with colleagues, and consulting with specialists. Digital images also allow for in-depth postexamination review and evaluation, often revealing subtleties that may have otherwise gone undetected during the ophthalmic examination. Advanced imaging modalities are being used more frequently in equine ophthalmology, especially those that can be used with the horses standing under sedation, including US, UBM, SD-OCT, CM, and CT.

DISCUSSION

Advances in equine ophthalmic imaging have led to many new clinical discoveries and to an increase in our knowledge of ocular anatomy and diseases in the horse. Many of these advanced diagnostic imaging modalities, such as MRI, CT, SD-OCT, and CM, are cost prohibitive and require substantial operator training to ensure proficiency. However, their availability in tertiary referral centers, such as veterinary teaching hospitals and large equine clinics/practices, is becoming more widespread.

CONCLUSIONS

Advanced equine ophthalmic imaging data contributes substantially to our general understanding of clinical and applied anatomy and improves our understanding of the underlying pathogenesis associated with specific diseases.
Postanesthetic rhabdomyolysis in 7 warmblood horses
Authors: Hepworth-Warren Kate L. , Goldsmith Dayna , Tsoi Mayra , Gerras Allison , Noll Charlene , Pinn-Woodcock Toby , Moreira Ana , Penttila Kirby , Ballou Megan E. , Dembek Katarzyna A. , Valberg Stephanie J.
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVE

To describe the clinical findings, outcomes, and muscle histopathology in warmblood horses that developed severe rhabdomyolysis in the perianesthetic period despite remaining stable while under general anesthesia.

ANIMALS

7 warmblood horses, 6 geldings and 1 mare, with a median age of 9 years (range, 4 to 18 years) and median weight of 615 kg (range, 550 to 703 kg). Records from the Valberg Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory and Michigan State University were reviewed (2016 to 2023) to identify warmbloods with postanesthetic myopathy (PAM).

CLINICAL PRESENTATION

Warmblood horses with no history of myopathy developed PAM after remaining stable while under general anesthesia. Five of 7 horses were in regular work prior to anesthesia, and activity level was unknown in 2 horses. Time to standing in recovery was prolonged, 3 horses were euthanized due to persistent recumbency, and rhabdomyolysis recurred in 4 horses 5 to 11 days after anesthesia, with 1 surviving. Horses had muscle stiffness, pain, and sweating and struggled to remain standing. As PAM developed, serum creatine kinase activity and lactate concentrations (12 ± 7 mmol/L; n = 5) were markedly increased.

RESULTS

At necropsy, histopathology revealed complete glycogen depletion (5 of 7), acute myodegeneration (6 of 7), and chronic active myodegeneration of representative skeletal muscle samples. A semimembranosus biopsy obtained 14 days after anesthesia from the survivor had rare glycogen-depleted fibers.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Warmblood horses are susceptible to fatal PAM characterized by acute myodegeneration, lactic acidosis, and muscle glycogen depletion that occurs up to 11 days after anesthesia. In horses with delayed recovery after anesthesia, monitoring for 2 weeks after anesthesia, including assessment of serum creatine kinase activity and blood lactate, could potentially improve outcomes.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Young HIV Patients from Constanţa County, Romania, Using Cardiovascular Risk Scores
Authors: Zekra Lucia , Dumitru Irina Magdalena , Carmen Roxana , Hangan Aurelia , Bajdechi Mircea , Militaru Nicola Maria , Vodarici Maria Elena , Rugina Sorin
Published: October 2024

HIV/AIDS remains one of the greatest global health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, various strategies were designed and implemented, aiming to mitigate the impact of the disease and, finally, to eradicate it. Although these strategies have produced remarkable progress over time, a new category is emerging, the aging population with HIV. Cardiovascular pathology is increasingly common in young population with HIV infection, aged due to the presence of this virus and the antiretroviral therapy instituted for decades. Cardiovascular risk scores are useful for the general population, but for HIV patients, they need to be adapted. The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiovascular risk scores used in HIV patients from Dobrogea regional center, in the records of the Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases in Constanța.
Early Mancala and T
āb Boards Found in Israel (and in Some Other Countries)
Authors: Depaulis Thierry
Published: October 2024

Excavations in Israel of Byzantine and early Islamic sites have yielded some interesting gaming boards that are not always understood by the archaeologists who found them. Because they are organised in parallel rows of ‘holes’, most are presented as ‘mancala’ gameboards – which some may be, indeed; however, boards offering three or four rows of squares or depressions cannot reasonably be mancalas, nor can they be held as ‘senet’, the Egyptian game. So, what are they? Reviewing the relevant literature, this article will try in this article to disentangle these finds, the more so as they are often well dated to periods which have rarely been looked into.
Gospodar Zračnega Prostora – Zmagovalec?
Authors: Baliž Matic , Prebilič Vladimir
Published: October 2024

Povzetek

Konvencionalno razumevanje sodobnega vojskovanja izhaja iz prepričanja, da je obvladovanje zračnega prostora temeljni pogoj za zmago v vojni, saj omogoča izvajanje vojaških nalog z večjo svobodo in učinkovitostjo. Z nadziranjem zračnega prostora je ustvarjen neoviran dostop do vseh operativnih domen, kar vpliva na premike ter prilagajanje taktičnim situacijam. Vojna v zraku hkrati predvideva spoprijemanje ofenzivne in defenzivne komponente, pri čemer lahko prav prevlada v zraku bistveno vpliva na obrambne zmogljivosti zračne obrambe. Med rusko ofenzivo na Ukrajino je bilo pričakovanje, da bo Rusija zagotovila zračno prevlado, vendar se to ni zgodilo, kar je pomembno vplivalo na potek vojne v Ukrajini.
Revolutionizing marketing strategies: analyzing guerrilla marketing, brand image, and brand awareness impact on Gen Y purchasing decisions
Authors: Khalid Bilal
Published: October 2024

The rise of digital technology and social media platforms has made traditional marketing approaches less effective in capturing the attention of the tech-savvy Generation Y. There has been an increased interest in guerrilla marketing tactics, which employ unconventional strategies to engage consumers. This study investigated the impact of guerrilla marketing, brand image, and brand awareness on the purchasing decisions of Generation Y consumers. The study adopted the Hierarchy-of-Effects Theory and conducted an empirical study the following constructs: viral marketing, ambush marketing, buzz marketing, street graphics marketing, brand awareness, brand image, and purchase decision. Data was collected from 442 Generation Y respondents in Thailand. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to analyse the model and construct's reliability. At the same time, the partial least squares structural equation modelling technique was adopted to explore the relationship of the study constructs. The results indicated that the purchase decision of Generation Y was significantly influenced by ambush marketing, buzz marketing, and street graphics marketing. The research revealed that brand image and brand awareness exerted a substantial impact on purchase decisions and served as key mediators in the relationship between guerrilla marketing and purchase decisions among Generation Y. The study emphasised the importance of guerrilla marketing techniques and leverage of the power of social media to influence purchase behaviour. Marketing managers should consider these techniques to attract Generation Y.
Evaluation criteria for lifestyle applications – The role of MAUQ factors in satisfaction
Authors: Keller Veronika , Ercsey Ida , Printz-Markó Erzsébet
Published: October 2024

The most common health-related apps are lifestyle apps, i.e., fitness, nutrition, diet, and meditation apps, which account for half of all m-health apps on the market. Mobile app-based interventions have been shown to be effective in improving diet-related health outcomes. The aim of this study is to map the usage patterns of lifestyle apps (fitness, diet, and relaxation apps) and identify the role of each factor in the usability of MAUQ (m-Health App Usability Questionnaire) factor - ease of use, interface satisfaction, and usefulness - in overall satisfaction. Data were collected through an online survey in Hungary with 348 users of various lifestyle applications, i.e., fitness (30.2%), nutrition (31.3%), and mindfulness (38.5%) apps. Respondents showed a preference for free apps over paid ones and predominantly used iOS operating systems. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method was used to identify the role of usability dimensions in overall satisfaction. The satisfaction of lifestyle app users is positively influenced by ‘Ease of Use’ and ‘Interface and Satisfaction’. However, effectiveness (positive physical and mental health outcomes) negatively influences satisfaction. Research can be particularly useful for app developers, as usability and design (features) play a particularly important role in satisfaction, so these are primary considerations in development.
Macroeconomic determinants of labour costs in the EU: a comprehensive panel and cluster analysis
Authors: Cristescu Amalia , Stănilă Larisa , Vasilescu Maria Denisa , Munteanu Andreea Monica
Published: October 2024

Labour costs are a fundamental component of production expenses, significantly impacting both the quantity and quality of output. This study explores the determinants of labour costs within EU member states that have implemented minimum wage policies over the past two decades. The research technique includes a comprehensive panel analysis of EU member states to identify significant variables influencing labour costs, as well as cluster analysis to discover underlying patterns across the nations under examination. Our findings reveal that higher minimum wage levels, higher employment rates, increased labour productivity, and greater trade openness are positively correlated with higher labour costs. Specifically, increases in these variables lead to higher wages and a broader tax base, while greater trade openness results in elevated labour costs due to expanded market opportunities. Conversely, gross fixed capital formation negatively affects labour costs, as investments in production assets tend to reduce labour requirements or hours worked. The cluster analysis led to the identification of three distinct groups. The first cluster consists of well-developed economies with modest labour cost increases and average minimum wages. The second cluster includes countries with substantial labour cost increases, low minimum wages, and significant productivity gains. The third cluster features nations with high minimum wages and high employment rates. This paper contributes to the field by highlighting the complex interplay between labour costs and economic factors, offering insights for decision-makers to tailor macroeconomic and company-level strategies to specific local conditions. The findings emphasise the importance of balancing wage policies with sustainable economic development to enhance competitiveness while ensuring fair labour conditions.