bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of stress on the expression of GnRH and GnRH receptor (GnRH-R) genes in the preoptic area-hypothalamus and GnRH-R gene in the stalk/median eminence and anterior pituitary gland in ewes during follicular phase of the estrous cycle
Authors: Ciechanowska Magdalena , Lapot Magdalena , Malewski Tadeusz , Misztal Tomasz , Mateusiak Krystyna , Przekop And
Published: December 2023

The RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) technique was used to analyze GnRH mRNA and GnRH-R mRNA in the preoptic area, anterior and ventromedial hypothalamus, and GnRH-R mRNA in the stalk/median eminence and anterior pituitary gland of follicular ewes subjected to short (3 h during one day) or prolonged (5 h daily during four consecutive days) footshock stimulation. To analyze relationship between expression of GnRH and GnRH-R genes with LH secretion the blood samples were collected at 10 min intervals to determine LH levels in control and stressed animals. The concentration of GnRH mRNA increased significantly in the preoptic area, anterior and ventromedial hypothalamus of ewes subjected to short stress. The prolonged stressful stimuli significantly decreased GnRH mRNA levels in all analyzed structures. In short stressed ewes the significant augmentation of mRNA encoding GnRH-R was detected in the preoptic area, entire hypothalamus, stalk/median eminence and anterior pituitary gland. The GnRH-R mRNA was significantly reduced in all tested structures of animals subjected to prolonged footshocking except for the preoptic area, where GnRH-R mRNA did not differ from control values. The changes in GnRH mRNA and GnRH-R mRNA levels under short or prolonged stress were associated with an increase or decrease of LH concentration in blood plasma, suggesting the existence of a direct relationship between GnRH mRNA and GnRH-R mRNA expression with LH secretion. The results indicate that the expression of both GnRH gene and GnRH-R gene, as well as LH secretion in ewes during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle, are dependent upon the kind of stress. Correspondence should be addressed to M. Ciechanowska, Email: m.ciechanowska@ifzz.pan.pl
On light as an alerting stimulus at night
Authors: Figueiro Mariana , Bullough John , Bierman Andrew , Fay Charles , Rea And
Published: December 2023

Light exposure at night increases alertness; however, it is not clear if light affects nocturnal alertness in the same way that it affects measures of circadian regulation. The purpose of this study was to determine if a previously established functional relationship between light and nocturnal melatonin suppression was the same as that relating light exposure and nocturnal alertness. Four levels of narrow-band blue light at the cornea were presented during nighttime sessions. The ratio of electroencephalographic alpha power density with eyes closed to eyes open (alpha attenuation coefficient, AAC) and the Norris mood scale were used. The AAC and ratings of alertness increased monotonically with irradiance and were highly correlated. Both measures of alertness were highly correlated with model predictions of nocturnal melatonin suppression for the same circadian light stimulus, consistent with the inference that the suprachiasmatic nuclei play an important role in nocturnal alertness as well as circadian regulation.
Correspondence should be addressed to M.G. Figueiro, Email: figuem@rpi.edu
Locomotor recovery after thoracic spinal cord lesions in cats, rats and humans
Authors: Majczynski Henryk , Slawinska Urszula
Published: December 2023

More than a hundred years of extensive studies have led to the development of clinically valid animal models of spinal cord injury (SCI) used to investigate neurophysiological mechanisms, pathology and potential therapies. The cat and rat models of SCI were found particularly useful due to several behavioral responses that correspond to clinical symptoms seen in patients. This review concentrates on recovery of motor behavior in the rat and cat models of thoracic spinal cord injury. At the beginning an outline of the general concept of neural control of locomotion: the existence of a spinal network producing the locomotor activity and the supraspinal and sensory inputs that influence this network is presented. Next, the severity of functional impairment in relation to the extent and precise location of lesions at the thoracic level in cats and rats is described. Finally, the impact of animal studies on the treatment of SCI patients and the possibility that a spinal network producing the locomotor activity also exists in humans is discussed. Correspondence should be addressed to H. Majczyñski, Email: h.majczynski@nencki.gov.pl
Central estrogen-like effect of genistein on growth hormone secretion in the ewe
Authors: Misztal Tomasz , Wańkowska Marta , Górski Konrad , Romanowicz Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

The present study tested a hypothesis, whether plant-derived genistein influences the secretion of growth hormone (GH) in ewes, acting directly within the central nervous system (CNS). Starting six weeks after ovariectomy, ewes were infused intracerebroventricularly with genistein (n=5) or 17β-estradiol (n=5), both in a total dose of 40 μg/400 μl/4 h, or with
a vehicle (control, n=5). All infusions were performed from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and blood samples were collected from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at 10-min intervals. Five genistein- and three vehicle-infused ewes were slaughtered the following morning. The plasma GH concentration was assayed by the radioimmunoassay method, and immunoreactivity of GH in the adenohypophysis was determined by immunohistochemistry. In genistein-infused ewes, mean plasma GH concentration was significantly higher during the whole period of infusion than the concomitant concentration in vehicle-infused ewes. However, examining data within group, GH secretion rose gradually, reaching a significant value during the second phase of genistein infusion. In 17β-estradiol-infused animals, a significant increase in GH concentration was noted during the first two hours of the infusion, in comparison with vehicle-infused and also in comparison with genistein-infused ewes. Although a gradual increase in basic GH secretion continued in all treated groups during the afternoon and evening, mean plasma GH concentrations in genistein- and 17β-estradiol-infused ewes were still significantly higher than in the vehicle-infused. The percentage of GH-positive cells in the adenohypophysis and the density of immunoreactive material in these cells decreased significantly in genistein-infused ewes, compared to the control, indicating diminished hormone storage. In conclusion, genistein as 17β-estradiol, is an effective stimulator of GH secretion in ewes and may exert its effect at the level of the CNS.
Dopamine, learning, and reward-seeking behavior
Authors: Arias-Carrión Óscar , Pöppel Ernst
Published: December 2023

Dopaminergic neurons of the midbrain are the main source of dopamine (DA) in the brain. DA has been shown to be involved in the control of movements, the signaling of error in prediction of reward, motivation, and cognition. Cerebral DA depletion is the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Other pathological states have also been associated with DA dysfunction, such as schizophrenia, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, as well as drug abuse. DA is closely associated with reward-seeking behaviors, such as approach, consumption, and addiction. Recent researches suggest that the firing of DA neurons is a motivational substance as a consequence of reward-anticipation. This hypothesis is based on the evidence that, when a reward is greater than expected, the firing of certain DA neurons increases, which consequently increases desire or motivation towards the reward.
Health-seeking pathway of drug-resistant TB patients in Vadodara, India
Authors: Sheth M. , Shringarpure K. , Modi B. , Damor R. , Manikam L.
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: Health-seeking behaviour refers to patients’ choices regarding their preferred healthcare destination and the timing of seeking assistance for treatment. Patients with TB usually first approach the private sector and/or lose several months’ time in inappropriate
diagnosis and treatment due to lack of awareness regarding the availability of standard treatment protocols. This can lead to poor outcomes such as drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) and/or death.METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the health-seeking pathway and
delays in diagnosis and initiation of DR-TB treatment among patients registered with the DR-TB centre in Vadodara District (India).RESULTS: A total of 93 patients were enrolled in the study; the median age was 35 years (IQR 24–45). For the first visit, 59 (63%) patients chose
a public healthcare facility, mainly because the facility was near their residence (n = 20, 21.5%). The median delay in reaching the first healthcare facility was 12 days (IQR 7.5–30). Delay in reaching second- and third-level care was respectively 25 days (IQR 9–68) and
16 days (IQR 4–67).CONCLUSION: Two-thirds of patients required visits to a second healthcare centre for diagnosis, while one third needed a third visit. The overall median delay for reaching the DR-TB centre was 60 days (IQR 26–122). The median duration from symptom
onset to the first healthcare contact fell within the timeframe for screening symptoms in standard diagnosis.
O lugar da autogestão na universidade pública a partir de uma análise nas atividades acadêmicas e administrativas da UFSC
Authors: Beck Gabriela Guichard de Lima , De Souza Irineu Manoel , Matos Roberta de Souza , De Souza Natalia Quadros , Rider Ariane Paola , Nishiyama Mario Augusto , Da Silva Andre Tiago Dias , De Carvalho Sabrina Borges Ramos
Published: December 2023

Nesta pesquisa, analisou-se a presença de autogestão na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Docentes mostraram práticas autogestionárias devido ao modelo participativo, enquanto servidores técnicos administrativos foram predominantemente influenciados pelo modelo burocrático, limitando a autogestão. A pesquisa destaca a falta de interesse em cargos de gestão e autonomia decisória entre docentes e servidores técnicos administrativos.
The Role of Perceived Organizational Support, Corporate Social Responsibility and Work Ethics on Smes Performance
Authors: Juned Vilzati , Nurbismi  , Masyithah Syarifah Mauli , Muhammad  , Yunidar Syafira
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between perceived organizational support on performance, corporate social responsibility on performance and work ethics on SMEs performance. This research highlights the importance of perceived organizational support, corporate social responsibility and work ethics in improving SMEs performance
 
Method: This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method by distributing questionnaires. The respondents of this research are 490 SMEs owners in Indonesia. The selection of respondents for this research will use convenience sampling. The instrument will be measured using a Likert scale with an interval of 1 to 5. Data analysis is carried out using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method using SmartPLS version 3 software. PLS is one of the partial least square Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) completion methods which in this case is more compared to other SEM techniques.
 
Results: The results of the analysis show the p value < 0.50 and T value > 1.96 so that hypothesis 1 is accepted, namely perceived organizational support has a positive and significant relationship with performance, the p value < 0.50 and T value > 1.96 so that hypothesis 2 is accepted, namely corporate social responsibility has positive and significant relationship to performance and p value < 0.50 and T value > 1.96 so that hypothesis 3 is accepted, namely work ethics has a positive and significant relationship to performance.
 
Conclusion: The results of the analysis show that perceived organizational support has a positive and significant relationship to performance, corporate social responsibility has a positive and significant relationship to performance and work ethics has a positive and significant relationship to performance. Companies can increase perceived organizational support, CSR and work ethics by improving environmental, social and economic performance, which can ultimately improve company performance. CSR is aimed at stakeholders, must be able to meet the expectations and needs of stakeholders. CSR activities can improve the company's image, because external stakeholders provide a good assessment of the company, as a result more consumers will buy the company's products or services so that the company's financial performance will increase.
Implementation Gaps Are Persistent Phenomena in Disaster Risk Management: A Perspective Developed After Discussions at IDRiM 2022
Authors: Okada Norio , Goble Robert , Seo Kami , Han Guoyi
Published: December 2023

Outcomes of a project or a policy often differ from expectations. We call such discrepancies “implementation gaps”. Reasons for these gaps and for their persistence are worth serious study; such study should be a good entry point for developing an implementation science. We wrote a concept paper for a special session at IDRiM 2022; five discussants led a discussion of the paper and of challenges in developing an implementation science. The present paper represents our updated perspective after further reflection and the special session discussions.

According to our perspective, the fundamental challenge in describing implementation gaps and then moving toward an adaptable and expansive implementation science is to account for the number and diversity of actors in implementation activities. Different actors have different roles, different capabilities, and powers; their knowledge about the situation is different, and their concerns and perspectives are also different.

We begin by considering innovative approaches to describing and characterizing implementation gaps. We construct a model implementation story “a furniture nailing story,” based on real experience in Japan following lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake of 1995. We also offer a model implementation failure story “a snowstorm story.” In providing detail, attention to the diversity of actors is key; further analysis begins with a deeper characterization of actors and their relationships, influences, and interactions with each other.

We proceed to discuss steps toward an implementation science. We consider three aspects of science: 1) description: characterizing gaps, classifying them, and making classifications useful; 2) designing and testing: finding models for implementation processes and seeing how they work; 3) prediction: anticipating and preparing for challenges and opportunities in implementation.

Finally, we consider possibilities for learning from experiences in other fields and recommend modest attempts to develop new dialogues with “prospective neighboring disciplinary communities.”
PROGRAMA NACIONAL DE ALIMENTAÇÃO DO ESCOLAR (PNAE): ESTUDO QUALI-QUANTITATIVO EM ESCOLA DO MUNICÍPIO DE BARÃO DE GRAJAÚ-MA
Authors: Cosme Isabella Cristinna Alves de Sousa , Azevedo Karina Caitano de Brito , Rego Luara da Silva , Debia Nicole
Published: December 2023

O PNAE é considerado um dos maiores programas na área da alimentação e é o único com atendimento universalizado, no qual os alunos matriculados recebem a garantia do direito humano à alimentação adequada e saudável. Objetivo: averiguar a execução do PNAE e verificar se a oferta de alimentos é suficiente para satisfazer as necessidades nutricionais dos escolares em relação à oferta de energia e macronutrientes servidos na merenda escolar, além das premissas quanto a frequência adequada de determinados gêneros alimentícios. Método: amostras de cada preparação coletadas em triplicata por cinco dias seguidos, incluindo a refeição sólida, bebida e sobremesa, sempre que disponíveis. Para análise da composição nutricional as informações foram calculadas com base nas tabelas TACO e TBCA para obtenção do teor de energia e macronutrientes. Resultados: Foi possível constatar que a maior parte dos valores de macronutrientes e energia ultrapassaram os valores preconizados pelo PNAE, com exceção em apenas um dia na semana em que o valor proteico encontrou-se abaixo do recomendado e o valor lipídico dentro da recomendação. O excesso de oferta de gêneros se deu para alimentos ricos em açúcares, processados e ultraprocessados. A escassez da oferta se deu para frutas e hortaliças. Foi observado que o cardápio servido foi modificado em todos os dias em comparação ao planejado. Conclusão: a merenda não se adequou às características preconizadas pelo PNAE em nenhum dos dias analisados, sempre excedendo a recomendação do valor energético e dos macronutrientes e com escassez de alimentos considerados essenciais como frutas e hortaliças.
CONSUMO DE PREBIÓTICOS, PROBIÓTICOS E TERAPIA FAMACOLÓGICA E SUA RELAÇÃO COM A MODULAÇÃO INTESTINAL NO TRATAMENTO DA OBESIDADE: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Uebel Gabriela Cristina , Schlickmann Diene da Silva , Eisenhardt Munithele Moraes , Renner Jane Dagmar Pollo , Coitinho Adriana Simon
Published: December 2023

Atualmente há fortes indícios da relação entre o desequilíbrio da microbiota intestinal com a obesidade. Ademais, tem se sugerido que a microbiota pode ser modulada pelo consumo de prebióticos, probióticos e tratamentos farmacológicos, a fim de reduzir os índices de obesidade. Objetivo: Descrever a relação do consumo de prebióticos, probióticos e tratamento farmacológico na modulação da microbiota intestinal e sua relação com a redução do peso corporal. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que incluiu artigos publicados entre os anos de 2013 à 2023. Foram incluídos artigos originais, nas línguas portuguesa, espanhola, francesa e inglesa, com seres humanos ou animais. Exclui-se estudos de revisão, teses, dissertações e trabalhos de conclusão de curso. Resultados: Foram selecionados 15 artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Encontrou-se sete estudos científicos sobre o consumo de prebióticos e probióticos e oito estudos sobre o consumo de fármacos relacionados a modulação da microbiota intestinal e suas associações com a perda de peso. Conclusão: A microbiota intestinal pode ser modulada por meio do consumo de prebióticos e probióticos, além da terapia farmacológica, podendo melhorar a saúde intestinal e ser uma estratégia para a redução do peso corporal.
“PLANT BASED-DIET”: TRATAMENTO PARA DIABETES MELLITUS 2
Authors: De Oliveira Luíza Marques Monteiro , Teixeira Bárbara Barbosa dos Santos , Leão Fábio Marchon
Published: December 2023

A diabetes mellitus 2 é uma das doenças crônicas mais prevalentes no Brasil e possui uma alta taxa de mortalidade. Diante disso, há um enorme gasto financeiro para os pacientes com o uso de medicamentos/insulina, assim como para a saúde pública devido os elevados índices de internações e consultas para o tratamento de suas complicações crônicas. Dessa forma, o presente estudo tem como objetivo identificar os benefícios da “plant based-diet” para o tratamento da diabetes mellitus 2. Para tanto, o método utilizado foi a revisão narrativa da literatura e o levantamento de artigos científicos foi realizado entre fevereiro de 2021 e janeiro de 2022  por meio das plataformas de buscas Medline, SciElo, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Scholar Google, além de materiais sugeridos por especialistas do assunto. Os resultados mostraram que, o padrão alimentar baseado em plantas de baixo índice glicêmico e baixo teor de gordura apresentaram benefícios significativos no controle e tratamento da doença.  Conclui-se que a “plant based-diet” caracterizada pelo baixo teor de gordura saturada e maior consumo de alimentos integrais (como carboidratos ricos em fibras), são eficazes para diminuir e controlar a glicemia, auxiliar no controle e redução de peso e no perfil lipídico em pacientes com diabetes mellitus 2, oferecendo benefícios adicionais para as complicações crônicas da doença. O aumento do consumo de alimentos ricos em fibras e a redução da ingestão de gorduras saturadas contribui para o controle, tratamento e prevenção da DM2. A incidência de DM2 aumenta de acordo com a frequência do consumo de alimentos de origem animal e processados.
Lärarstudenters undervisning av virtuella elever
Authors: Thorsten Anja , Samuelsson Joakim , Samuelsson Marcus
Published: December 2023

Denna studie bidrar med kunskap om hur lärarstudenter, som studerar till 4-6-lärare, undervisar virtuella elever i en simuleringsmiljö. Simuleringen erbjuder lärarstudenter möjlighet att träna på och utveckla sin undervisningsförmåga i en trygg miljö, med stöd av sina seminarielärare. Det ger också forskare möjlighet att detaljerat studera hur lärarstudenter hanterar klassrumsinteraktion och ämnesundervisning. Dataunderlaget består av 102 inspelade undervisningssessioner. Inspelningarna analyserades genom en kvalitativ, induktiv analys. Resultaten visar att det finns en variation avseende hur lärarstudenter på samma lärarprogram hanterar ämnesinnehållet och interaktionen med de virtuella eleverna. Fyra undervisningsstilar identifierades: (a) en rörig undervisningsstil som kännetecknas av att läraren ger vilseledande förklaringar och främst använder sig av IRE-strukturen (initiativ-respons-evaluering), (b) en improviserande undervisningsstil som kännetecknas av att läraren har ostrukturerade förklaringar och har mycket interaktion med eleverna, (c) en föreläsande undervisningsstil som kännetecknas av att läraren ger sammanhängande förklaringar och använder IRE-strukturen och (d) en interaktiv undervisningsstil som kännetecknas av sammanhållande förklaringar och drag av utforskande samtal. I resultaten identifieras också områden där lärarstudenterna behöver stöd i sin utveckling till att bli lärare.
PERAN KELOMPOK WANITA NELAYAN MELALUI OLAHAN BAKSO IKAN TONGKOL SEBAGAI PRODUK BERNILAI TAMBAH (VALUE ADDED) DI KELURAHAN BUNGKUTOKO KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Abdullah Sukmawati , Hamzah Awaluddin , Rosmawati  , Bunyamin  , Purwanti Rahayu Endah
Published: December 2023

Peranan perempuan di rana ekonomi publik memberi kontribusi yang cukup besar bagi kehidupan keluarga, terutama bagi keluarga yang masih hidup dalam kondisi kemiskinan. Seperti di jumpai pada masyarakat nelayan di Kelurahan Bungkutoko yang mata pencahariannya tidak menentu. Ada waktu tertentu dimana nelayan harus melaut dan ada waktu nelayan tidak dapat melaut, karena kondisi cuaca yang tidak memungkinkan. Dalam kondisi yang demikian maka diperlukan peran isteri untuk membantu ekonomi keluarga dengan melakukan pekerjaan di luar rumah (publik). Ikan tongkol merupakan komoditas perikanan laut Indonesia yang utama. Daging ikan tongkol memiliki memiliki kandungan gizi dan cita rasa yang disukai oleh semua kalangan masyarakat serta merupakan bahan baku olahan makanan yang tersedia sepanjang tahun. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan cara pengolahan ikan tongkol bagi kelompok wanita nelayan sebagai produk benilai tambah di Kelurahan Bungkutoko Kota Kendari. Metode kegiatan pengabdian ini menggunakan metode ceramah untuk tranfer ilmu dan bimbingan teknis untuk praktek secara langsung. Adapun tahapannya pada kegiatan yaitu tahap pertama memberi pengetahuan dan teori tentang penanganan bahan baku dan pengolahan bakso ikan tongkol, tahap kedua memberi praktek langsung kepada kelompok wanita nelayan tentang cara pengolahan bakso ikan tongkol, dan tahap ketiga kegiatan pelatihan dilakukan melalui pendampingan kepada kelompok wanita nelayan di Kelurahan Bungkutoko mengenai proses pengemasan setelah pengolahan ikan tongkol menjadi produk bakso ikan tongkol. Pendampingan dilakukan dalam memproduksi bakso ikan tongkol baik skala rumah tangga dan juga untuk dipasarkan. Kelompok wanita nelayan di Kelurahan Bungkutoko mengikuti kegiatan dari awal sampai akhir dan berhasil membuat bakso ikan tongkol sangat baik dan juga telah mampu memproduksi bakso ikan tongkol baik untuk skala rumah tangga ataupun untuk dipasarkan.
Compendio en Temas de Imagenología Vol. 5
Authors: Guañuna Viteri Lesly Gabriela , Sánchez Gomez Rebeca Esther , Duran Mardini Enrique Alfonso , Orozco Villarroel Stefany Saraí , Icaza Latorre David Antonio
Published: December 2023

El quinto volumen del "Compendio en Temas de Imagenología" se erige como una obra excepcional que continúa elevando los estándares en el ámbito de la imagenología médica. Compilado por expertos de renombre, este libro ofrece una exploración profunda y actualizada de los avances más recientes en las técnicas y aplicaciones de diagnóstico por imágenes, consolidándose como una herramienta esencial para radiólogos y profesionales de la salud dedicados a esta disciplina.
Guía Esencial de Medicina Interna en el Primer Nivel de Atención Tomo 8
Authors: Jaramillo Carrillo Milton Sebastian , Silva Montalvo Fausto Gabriel , Caiza Chasi Victoria Maribel , Gallardo León Emily Estefanía , Alarcón Guambo Bryan Alejandro , Núñez Acosta Santiago Fabricio , Mejía Barros Ashley Dayana , Quishpe Morillo William Esteban , Peñaranda Coloma María Belén , Gavilánez Caicedo Joseline Viviana , Gonzalez Erazo Ana María
Published: December 2023

El octavo tomo de la "Guía Esencial de Medicina Interna en el Primer Nivel de Atención" se posiciona como un recurso indispensable que refleja la excelencia en la atención médica primaria. Compilado por expertos en medicina interna, este libro ofrece una visión actualizada y completa de los aspectos fundamentales y avanzados que abarcan la práctica clínica diaria en el primer nivel de atención.
Simple Spectrometer System, Simple Validation?
Authors: McDowall R. D.
Published: December 2023

Computerized System Validation (CSV) is usually associated with great mountains of paper (GMP). Why should this be the case? Ask yourself, am I lazy? Why write multiple documents if only one is required to validate a spectrometer with a simple intended use? Interested? Read on…
Applications of DNA Barcoding in Fisheries: A Review
Authors: Shetty Ashwit S. , Shingadia Hitesh U.
Published: December 2023

The review article focuses on the widespread application of DNA barcoding in the fishery background. With the advancement in science and technology, there is a dire necessity for upgradation in approaches for taxonomy, wildlife conservation, and health management in the fishery industry. To reduce invasiveness, illegal fishing, and health complications in fish in both marine as well aquaculture ecosystems different required mitigative measures need to be enforced. DNA barcoding is one important tool in biological science. It involves the sequencing of a small DNA segment called a ‘barcode’ of 648 base pairs. In animals and protists, the specific barcode is the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase Ⅰ (COⅠ or COX 1) and it has proven to be extremely effective in identifying metazoans such as birds, butterflies, fish, flies, and many other animal groups. The use of DNA Barcoding has been proven to be effective in taxonomical classification of every group of organisms. In fishery, the application of barcoding created an avenue in marine conservation and aquaculture caretaking.
Prokofiev’s ballet The Tale of the Stone Flower: idea, creation, premiere
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Petukhova Svetlana A.
Published: December 2023

The article is the first attempt to recreate the history of the emergence and early existence of the final ballet by Prokofiev. The composer worked on this opus from July 1948 until the last day of his life. The article analyses the conception, the formation of the ideological basis and choreography of the ballet based on a range of documentary evidence that has never been studied before. It includes sketches of the libretto and musical themes, scores and piano transcriptions, diary notes, letters, business documents as well as transcripts of theatrical discussions of the ballet after Prokofiev’s death. The evidence clearly shows that the creators of the performance perceived it at all the stages of development as a promising and significant step forward. Another interpretation of the Russian national theme had a clearly defined social backbone, spectacular stage “miracles” and a touching lyric thread. All these promised success even at the stage of project approval. Nevertheless, the premiere of the The Tale of the Stone Flower did not create much hype. The Bolshoi Theater ran only 17 performances of the ballet— the premiere on February 12, 1954, the last performance on April 28, 1955. The literature on the ballet is scarce. A few studies, reviews and memoirs generally leave an impression of a creative failure. It may seem surprising, but this clumsy and ponderous performance did not give way to any theatrical legends or usual “jokes”. Possibly, the necessary bibliographic layer simply did not have time to form, since the impressions of the premiere were soon supplanted by an extremely bright, spectacular, and innovative second production (1957, the Kirov Theater), which really became a landmark event. To understand the reasons for what happened, it is not enough to trace the appearance of the musical text. Prokofiev, who worked in close collaboration with the choreographer L.M. Lavrovsky, composed and instrumentalized only the first edition of the score. The composer passed away on the eve of those changes that usually turn an integral musical canvas into a ballet performance, where music plays a far from dominant role. Thus, of special interest for us are the details of how the ballet was written. For decades, these data have been outside the scope of musicological research.
IMPLEMENTASI SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER KEDISIPLINAN DAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SISWA DI MI SALAFIYAH TANJUNG
Authors: Anis Rochmawati Barokah  , Rahmat Kamal
Published: December 2023

(1)Lingkungan sekolah yang  kondusif sangat diperlukan agar  tercipta proses pembelajaran yang bermutu, disini juga berberan dalam pembentukan karakteristik peserta didik baik dalam pembentukan jiwa entrepeneurship melalui sekolah Adiwiyata. (2)Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan sekolah Adiwiyata dalam membentuk  karakteristik entrepeneurship siswa dengan program Adiwiyata.(3)Penenlitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif untuk mengkaji berbagai cara dalam pembentukan karakter siswa entrepeneurship melalui program Sekolah Adiwiyata.(4)Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas karakter siswa yang memiliki jiwa entrepreneurship melalui Adiwiyata.(5)Secara keseluruhan hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menumbuhkkan dan meningkatkan nilai nilai jiwa kewirausahaan di Madrasah yang berbasis Adiwiyata.
Implementasi Wakaf Uang Berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 25 Tahun 2018: Studi Pada Bank Syariah Indonesia
Authors: Olaf In Amullah Ghozdawani Wijaya  , Indira Mourin Sayidina  , Ahmad Alwafiq Fanani  , Adawiyah Siti Robiatul , Lasnadya Tanjung  , Bakhrul Huda
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi wakaf uang berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 25 Tahun 2018 di Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), dan dampaknya terhadap operasional keuangan dan pelayanan kepada nasabah. Penelitian Ini juga bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan yang dihadapi oleh BSI dalam mengimplementasikan wakaf uang, seperti pemahaman masyarakat dan persaingan dengan produk keuangan konvensional. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif yang digunakan untuk memahami secara mendalam implementasi wakaf uang di Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) berdasarkan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 25 Tahun 2018 dan memberikan gambaran yang jelas tentang bagaimana bank tersebut mengimplementasikan wakaf uang dalam praktiknya. Teknik pengambilan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik studi pustaka dan analisis data sekunder. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis tematik yang bertujuan untuk memahami literasi informasi dari data yang diperoleh. Hasil pembahasan dari penelitian ini yaitu Implementasi wakaf uang di Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) telah dilakukan sesuai dengan regulasi yang ada dan berdampak positif terhadap operasional keuangan dan pelayanan kepada nasabah. BSI telah berhasil mendistribusikan dana wakaf uang melalui BSI Maslahat untuk berbagai sector. Saran untuk penelitian selanjutnya adalah untuk melakukan studi kasus terhadap nasabah yang menggunakan produk wakaf uang, dan memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan bagi BSI atau pemerintah untuk meningkatkan implementasi wakaf uang.
Penentuan Waktu Ekspos Dalam Konteks Nilai Pasar : Studi Kasus Properti Rumah Tinggal Di Provinsi D.I. Yogyakarta
Authors: Harimawan Rosario Guntur , Hendra Permana Yudistira , Nor Rohman M. Farid , Ardhanti Rahmayani , Yuli Andjani Ike , Aini Yuniarti Nur
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan estimasi waktu ekpos dalam konteks nilai pasar untuk properti berupa rumah tinggal. Waktu ekspos adalah estimasi waktu bahwa suatu properti yang dinilai dianggap sudah ditawarkan pada pasar hipotesis untuk dijual sesuai definisi nilai pasar pada tanggal penilaian. Estimasi waktu ekspos rumah tinggal ini adalah berdasarkan analisis kejadian masa lalu dengan asumsi terdapat transaksi pada pasar terbuka dan kompetitif. Waktu ekspos rumah tinggal dalam konteks pasar sangat penting bagi penilai, karena apabila waktu ekspos dapat diestimasi dalam konteks nilai pasar (reasonable exposure time), maka penilai diharapkan dapat mengenali dan melakukan evaluasi dampak dari waktu ekspos yang terbatas (limited exposure time). Penelitian ini menggunakan model estimasi fixed effect dengan klusterisasi kabupaten/kota yang ada di Provinsi D.I. Yogyakarta. Hasil dari model regresi tersebut adalah bahwa variabel yang berpengaruh signifikan terhadap waktu ekspos adalah: log harga penawaran, persentase (%) diskon, luas tanah, luas bangunan, perumahan dalam kota, jumlah lantai bangunan, jarak ke tempat ibadah, dan topografi datar.
Ethical-legal aspects of organoids and their use in research. Manage risks and legal constraints for the development of ethical research
Authors: Landini  , Gatt  , Candian  , Viciani  , Giusti  , Mugelli  , Lunesu  , Gattillo  , Cerbai
Published: December 2023

Organoids, briefly and simply stated, are miniature replicas of human organs and tissues: they derive from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) or from adult cells and tissues, including tumors. They represent an important tool for personalized medicine and drug testing in general. At the moment the legal framework is incomplete and the focus is rather on ethical issues and the protection of privacy. The essay focuses on the legal framework looking for qualifying answers that can combine research development and protection of the person.
Fälle und Lösungen zum Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht in Hessen
Authors: Pausch Wolfgang , Fredrich Dirk
Published: December 2023

10 Fälle mit Musterlösungen Die Neuauflage präsentiert 10 aktuelle Fälle mit Musterlösungen in Form von Gutachten, Widerspruchsbescheiden, gerichtlichen Beschlüssen und Urteilen. Alle Fälle befassen sich mit praxisrelevanten Themen aus dem Bereich des Gefahrenabwehrrechts in Hessen. Den Fallbeispielen sind allgemeine Bearbeitungshinweise vorangestellt. Die Hinweise beziehen sich auf verwaltungsprozessrechtliche Klausuren, die Maßnahmen der Gefahrenabwehrbehörden und der Polizeibehörden betreffen. Mit allen Änderungen Die seit der letzten Auflage erfolgten zahlreichen Gesetzesänderungen, einschließlich der Umsetzung der Europäischen Datenschutzreform, sind eingearbeitet. Das HSOG ist auf dem Stand 30.9.2021 berücksichtigt. Kompetenter Autor – optimierte Lern- und Arbeitshilfen für Hessen Die Fallsammlung ist eine optimale Ergänzung zu unserem vom selben Verfasser stammenden Kommentar »Hessisches Gesetz über die öffentliche Sicherheit und Ordnung (HSOG)« sowie zu dessen Lehrbuch »Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht in Hessen«, das sich mit den Grundzügen für die Ausbildung, für das Studium und für die Praxis befasst. Lehrbuch für Studium und ... ... Ausbildung bei den hessischen Polizei- und Ordnungsbehörden. Tipp! Günstiger Kombinationspreis: »Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht in Hessen« und »Fälle und Lösungen zum Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht in Hessen« Inhaltsverzeichnis (PDF) Leseprobe (PDF)
Debatten und Entscheidungen
Authors: Engels Florian
Published: December 2023

How can society be involved in sustainability policy? France has tried to meet this challenge with participatory decision-making processes. This is remarkable as the country's political system is otherwise characterised by its strong focus on the political power of the president and his government. Therefore, in this work, with the help of deliberative democracy theory, the author examines whether past French consultations in the field of sustainability can be seen as a reorientation of the country’s policymaking process, or whether the procedures were merely a symbolic participation policy on the part of the government.
REFRAME - Die Psychologie der Innovation
Authors: Hofmann Felix
Published: December 2023

Mutiger handeln, klüger entscheiden und andere zum Umdenken bewegen

Innovationsexperte, YouTuber und mehrfacher Gründer Felix Hofmann erklärt in diesem Buch, warum Führungskräfte, die für Innovation verantwortlich sind, meist kurzfristig denken und zu vorsichtig handeln.

Sie tun das nicht, weil sie feige oder rückständig sind, sondern weil es in der Natur des Menschen liegt, Risiken aus dem Weg zu gehen, Verluste vermeiden zu wollen und kurzfristige Erfolge anzustreben. Die Psychologie lehrt uns, dass Menschen einer Reihe von kognitiven Verzerrungen unterliegen, die dazu führen, oftmals irrational zu handeln.

Das führt zu einer paradoxen Situation: Zwar befürworten die meisten Menschen einer Organisation und insbesondere die Führungsetage Innovation, stellen sich ihr jedoch häufig bewusst oder unbewusst in den Weg.

Die Folge ist, dass mutiges und langfristiges Denken oftmals auf der Strecke bleibt, man sich lieber an der Konkurrenz orientiert, statt selbst visionär zu sein, und sich mit kleinen Verbesserungen zufriedengibt, statt große Innovationen umzusetzen.

Doch wie lässt sich diese Irrationalität nutzen, um kreativer, mutiger und langfristiger zu handeln? Der Schlüssel dafür heißt REFRAMING.

Reframing bedeutet, die Perspektive zu verändern. Dadurch kannst du Kreativität fördern, Referenzpunkte verändern und beeinflussen, was als Gewinn oder Verlust wahrgenommen wird. Reframing heißt, Psychologie zu nutzen, um mehr Innovation möglich zu machen.

neue Fragen zu entwickeln, um auf kreativere Lösungen zu kommen.

Priming einzusetzen, damit Menschen größer denken.

schrittweise Courage aufzubauen.

Techniken, um Ängste zu überwinden.

Methoden, um mehr Mut und Klarheit bei risikoreichen Projekten zu haben.

exponentielle Entwicklungen besser vorherzusehen.

strategische Wendepunkte rechtzeitig zu erkennen.

die Kunst, eine Kultur des langfristigen Denkens zu schaffen.

das richtige Aufsetzen von Innovationsprojekten, damit sie langfristig erfolgreich sein können.

verzögerte Intuition einzusetzen, um bessere Entscheidungen zu treffen.

Techniken, um Rückschläge in Motivation zu verwandeln.

Innovation in deiner Organisation zur Norm zu machen.

das zu framen, was als Erfolg zählt und damit mutiges und innovatives Handeln zu treiben.

das Framen von Veränderung, sodass andere bereit sind, sie zu unterstützen.

andere zu überzeugen, mutiger zu handeln und mehr Innovation zu fördern.

Diese und viele weitere konkrete Ratschläge, Methoden und Tools aus den Verhaltenswissenschaften unterstützen die Geschäftsführung, das Innovationsmanagement und jeden, der in einer Organisation Innovation voranbringen will (z. B. Intrapreneure) dabei, mutiger, kreativer und langfristiger zu agieren.
Perspective chapter: Experiments in Entangled Time
Authors: Marie Fierke Karin
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to revisit the concept, ‘To See is to Break an Entanglement,’ through an exploration of insights from a three-year project (2020–2023), ‘Mapping the Empire: The Contemporary Legacy of Historical Trauma and Forced Displacement.’ The project arose from observations that have no explanation in classical physics, and sought to explore the significance of the ‘quantum effects’ that underpin the dynamics of a particular form of systems therapy and its potential adaptation to the analysis of global entanglements of past, present and future. The chapter develops insights relating to entanglement, language and consciousness that arose from an ‘experiment.’
Demographic Dividends across the Global South: A Comparison of Africa, Asia, and Latin America (1970–2020)
Authors: Han Zhuang , Mbarga Claude , Tenikue Michel , Giroux Sarah
Published: December 2023

The last half century has seen seismic transformations in the demographic outlook of many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Because these transformations have coincided with equally profound economic change, they raise questions about the role of demographic change and its dividends in transforming the developing world. For instance, how much have the differences in onset, patterns, and management of fertility transitions fueled the growing economic divergence now seen across these regions? On the one hand, the four Asian Tigers reportedly leveraged their fertility transition to accelerate economic growth. On the other hand, a few countries in West Africa have yet to initiate their fertility transition, and the list of least-developed nations is increasingly restricted to African and high-fertility nations. In this chapter, we use new decomposition methods to estimate the dividends accrued by individual countries between 1970 and 2020 and to explore how these dividends contributed to the region’s economic growth and differentiation. The analysis begins by estimating the size of each country’s dividend; then, we consider factors that explain differences across national dividends. Finally, we estimate the percent contribution of this variation in dividends in explaining the cross-country variation in the economic outlook of this world region.
Advanced Techniques and Unusual Samples for Malaria Diagnosis
Authors: Muhammad Ismail , Pukuma Sale Micah , Mahmoud Mohammed Tanko
Published: December 2023

Successful malaria control, treatment, and prevention depends on successful diagnosis using appropriate equipment with high sensitivity and specificity. In most tropical countries where the disease is endemic, malaria diagnosis is still based on the conventional techniques (Microscopy and RDT) which have so many shortcomings, hence the need to switch to the most advanced diagnostic technique for better results. In this review, several serological and molecular malaria diagnostic techniques like Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Flow cytometry, Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP), Indirect Immunofluorescence, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), Quantitative Buffy Coat (QBC) and Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry (LDMS) were systematically discussed in simple and direct language for easier understanding of the principle involved in each case scenario. In addition, some unusual samples for malaria diagnosis like Urine and saliva were also discussed.
Relation of Corona Anxiety, Cognitive Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance with Domestic Violence
Authors: Taheri Elham , Amiri Mahdi , Ensan Narges
Published: December 2023

Background: The coronavirus pandemic and the preventive measures implemented in response to it have presented family structures with significant challenges and tensions, leading to an increase in domestic violence cases during quarantine. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of corona anxiety, cognitive emotion regulation, and distress tolerance on domestic violence among couples during quarantine. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, the study population included all married individuals who participated in the research through invitations. Three hundred and fifty participants were included in the research by available and targeted sampling. Data were collected using the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS-2), Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS), and Emotion Regulation Strategies Questionnaire (ERQ). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, employing descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression [MLR]). Results: The findings indicated that the variables of corona anxiety, cognitive emotion regulation, and distress tolerance could significantly predict domestic violence among couples. Among these variables, cognitive emotion regulation was the most suitable predictor of domestic violence. The study also revealed a significant positive relationship between corona anxiety and domestic violence (with a correlation coefficient of 0.051, P = 0.001). Additionally, there were negative relationships between cognitive emotion regulation and domestic violence (-0.45), as well as between distress tolerance and domestic violence (-0/38; P = 0.001). Conclusions: The research findings highlight the importance of addressing corona anxiety, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance to mitigate domestic violence among couples. Managing these factors can contribute to reducing the incidence of domestic violence in couples.
Enabling Teams to Implement Innovative Personalized Activation in a Public Sector Context: Why and How Frontline Leadership Matters
Authors: Mbatudde Skjold Suzan , Munkejord Mai Camilla
Published: December 2023

This article investigates the strategies used by frontline supervisors to lead teams in the implementation of innovative activation services and the ways in which these strategies are perceived by the frontline workers they lead. Empirical data
are collected from team observations and in-depth interviews with frontline supervisors and workers known as employment specialists in a public sector context, i.e., in the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). In this context,a large-scale programme known as Extended Follow-Up was implemented beginning in 2017 with the aim of improving activation services for persons with complex support needs. We identified two leadership strategies: a) a team-focused strategy based on interdependence, in which frontline workers were encouraged to shape and adapt the activation services to each jobseeker, and b) a rule-focused strategy based on constant monitoring of frontline workers to secure their adherence to predefined tools and aims. The former strategy promoted team cohesion and provided the necessary psychological safety to implement the personalized activation service,while the latter strategy limited the frontline workers’ creativity and room to manoeuvre. Our findings reveal that integrative leadership approaches that combine autonomy with support present greater prospects for successful innovation implementation in a public sector context.