bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cultivating Sustainable and Ethical Practices in Public Service: The Role of Employee Ethos in Shaping Public Sector Culture
Authors: Dziedzic Justyna
Published: September 2024

Objective

The article points to the importance of a culture of sustainability in the public sector, emphasising the role of democratic governance and civic participation in promoting openness, transparency and accountability as key elements in building the resilience of public institutions and in adapting to changing external conditions. It also explores how integrating the concepts of humanisation of work and corporate social responsibility into public sector activities can promote sustainable leadership and shape employee moral attitudes. In conclusion, the article recommends encouraging and supporting sustainable practices and attitudes, crucial to effectively addressing contemporary environmental and social challenges. It draws attention to the need for further research, particularly of an empirical nature, to better understand the impact of global trends on local sustainability strategies in the public sector.

Methodology

The focus is on theoretical analysis of literature on sustainability and work ethos in the public sector. This study is based on a broad interpretation of available sources, aiming to identify the key factors influencing the development of a culture of sustainability in public organisations.

Findings

The main conclusions of the article concern the importance of the ethos of the public servant in building a culture of sustainability in the public sector, the role of democratic governance and civic participation in promoting sustainable practices, and the impact of sustainable leadership and humanisation of work on developing a responsible organisational culture.

Value Added

A culture of sustainability in the public sector is critical in shaping resilient and ethical institutions. The article highlights the importance of democratic governance, civic participation, and integrating humanising work with public action. It also highlights how sustainable leadership and employee involvement in decision-making processes can contribute to effectively addressing contemporary environmental and social challenges. It also points to the need for further empirical research to better understand the impact of global trends on sustainability strategies in the public sector context.

Recommendations

This comprehensive exploration of sustainability culture in the public sector underscores the transformative power of ethical governance, participatory democracy, and sustainable leadership in fostering resilience and moral integrity within public institutions.
Feasibility of Solar Power Generating from a Techno-Economic Side Towards the Implementation of Green Manufacturing
Authors: Martin Rio , Simamora Bachtiar H.
Published: September 2024

Objective: Solar Power Plants (SPP) operated by companies or organizations are expected to positively impact the company's performance. It can support the commitment to implementing environmentally friendly manufacturing practices to sustain the environment for living beings.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study aims to analyze the techno-economic feasibility of implementing the photovoltaic (PV) system so the results can serve as a reference for companies planning to operate PV systems.
 
Method: The ARIMA and degradation rate analysis methods measure the feasibility of a 188.46 kW installed PV system over its 1–30-year lifecycle. This includes measuring the estimated electricity produced, Return on Investment (ROI), Payback Period (PBP), and the reduction in Carbon Emissions based on the electricity production of the PV system.
 
Results and Discussion: The techno-economic analysis estimated an electricity output of 5,117,149 kWh over 30 years, with an ROI of 80.6%, equivalent to Rp 132,233,883 million per year, a PBP of 15 years, and a carbon emission reduction of 152 tCO2eq per year. The study concludes that investing in a self-operated PV system can meet 19% of the company's total electricity consumption, reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based electricity sources. Additionally, the company can manage costs of approximately Rp 14,429,005 per month from operational electricity consumption.
 
Research Implications: The implications of this research, providing additional insights for the development of new renewable energy.
 
Value: PV systems can positively impact the environment by significantly reducing carbon emissions, accounting for around 19% of monthly electricity consumption.
Collaborative Co-Design: Transforming Traditional Professional Development
Authors: León Cristo , Lipuma James
Published: September 2024

Objective: The primary aim of this project was to develop the "Online Professional Learning Exchange" (OPLE), a platform designed to support blended learning and facilitate a shift towards a Community of Practice (CoP) model. By integrating face-to-face, blended, and fully online learning situations, this move was intended to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of professional development.   Theoretical Framework: The project was grounded in theories of adult learning and community of practice. It utilized these frameworks to foster an environment where educators could collaboratively design and engage with learning materials. This approach aimed to promote sustained professional growth and mastery of teaching concepts.   Method: The development of the OPLE involved a systematic review of the literature on professional learning and training methods, followed by the creation of blended learning modules that included videos, written materials, polls, and discussions. This method facilitated varied instructional approaches to cater to different learning styles and needs.   Results and Discussion: The OPLE successfully enabled educators to master relevant educational concepts more efficiently and effectively. The analysis revealed that this integrated approach supported individual learning needs and encouraged active participation in a broader professional community.   Research Implications: The findings from this project underscore the potential of collaborative co-design in professional development, particularly in enhancing the adaptability and engagement of PD programs. This model presents a viable blueprint for other educational systems looking to modernize their professional development approaches.   Originality/Value: This research contributes to the field by demonstrating how transitioning from traditional expert-led training to a community-based, co-design approach can significantly improve the relevance and impact of professional development. The OPLE model highlights the value of integrating technology with collaborative learning frameworks to foster ongoing professional engagement and improvement.
Producción más limpia y aprendizaje organizacional
Authors: Restrepo-Tarquino Ines , Vásquez Cháux Paola Andrea , Lauzon Al
Published: September 2024

La introducción de Producción más Limpia (PML) en micro, pequeña y mediana empresas (Mipymes) ha mostrado ser un desafío, con pocos casos exitosos de transferencia de tecnología. Muchos obstáculos se describieron como barreras en la transferencia de tecnología de los países desarrollados a los países en desarrollo. Ya Jaquier, en 1979, sostenía que la tecnología fallaba porque el proceso de transferencia era incorrecto. Esta investigación se basa en las experiencias del Centro Regional de Producción más Limpia (CRPML) en Cali (Colombia), desarrolladas con la financiación de la autoridad ambiental Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca (CVC), en su largo trabajo de transferencia de tecnologías de PML con Mipymes en el Valle del Cauca. Se propone el modelo 5i CP para transferencia de conocimiento en PML a Mipymes, desarrollado por Vásquez (2014) durante su investigación doctoral. El modelo fue validado en varios casos de estudio, de los cuales se presenta el de una empresa de metalmecánica. La investigación demostró que una cultura organizacional que apoye el aprendizaje es crucial para motivar y desarrollar procesos de interpretación, integración e institucionalización de PML en las empresas. Es esencial entender que la introducción de PML es un proceso de aprendizaje por lo cual se debe asegurar que los proyectos sigan un enfoque basado en aprendizaje organizacional, con el fin de ayudar a que las firmas sean capaces de retener los principios de la PML y sus tecnologías a lo largo del tiempo.
PENGENALAN DAN PELATIHAN APLIKASI SUPERPRO DESIGNER KEPADA GURU SMKN 8 BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Silmi Fadian Farisan , Wulandari Yeni Ria , Variyana Yeni , Rezki Amelia Sri , Teguh Dedi , Ermaya Dewi , Shintawati Shintawati , Zulkarnain Iskandar
Published: September 2024

Pelaksanaan pendidikan berpedoman pada kurikulum yang telah disusun secara sistematis dan bertahap yang diterapkan dalam proses pembelajaran. Pengembangan pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) di Indonesia harus diarahkan untuk beradaptasi dengan dinamika global dan nasional khususnya terhadap Revolusi Industri 4.0 saat ini, menyesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja dengan menyempurnakan kurikulum dan mengintegrasikan dengan banyak pemangku kepentingan. SMK Negeri 8 Bandar Lampung berdiri berdasarkan Surat Keputusan Wali Kota Bandar Lampung Nomor 511/14.40/HK/2014 tanggal 11 April 2014. Kurikulum yang digunakan di SMK Negeri 8 Bandar Lampung adalah Kurikulum Merdeka. Bandar Lampung saat ini adalah terbatasnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dalam pemanfaatan teknologi software engineering SuperPro Designer yang digunakan dalam bidang Teknik Kimia Industri. Padahal SMKN 8 Bandar Lampung memiliki fasilitas Laboratorium Komputer yang memadai namun belum terpasang software pendukung lanjutan Teknik Kimia khususnya aplikasi SuperPro Designer. Dengan adanya kegiatan PKM ini diharapkan fasilitas pendukung dalam proses belajar dalam hal ini aplikasi SuperPro Designer dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru di SMKN 8 Bandar Lampung.
IDENTIFIKASI HASIL TANGKAPAN PADA ALAT TANGKAP PURSE SEINE YANG DIDARATKAN DI PELABUHAN PERIKANAN PANTAI (PPP) LEMPASING
Authors: Nuzapril Mulkan , Tirtana Denta , Kusumaningtyas Iwinda
Published: September 2024

Potensi perikanan di Indonesia cukup tinggi salah satunya Provinsi Lampung, Potensi perikanan di Provinsi Lampung sebesar 387.000 ton/tahun. Salah satu pelabuhan perikanan pantai yang ada di Lampung yaitu pelabuhan Lempasing. Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Lempasing adalah salah satu tempat pendaratan Ikan yang terdapat di Kota Bandar Lampung yang berbatasan dengan daerah teluk Lampung. Salah satu kapal yang ada di PPP Lempasing adalah kapal Purse Seine. Kapal Purse Seine menjadi salah satu pemasok sumber daya ikan di ppp lempasing. Adapun tujuan kegiatan identifikasi yaitu untuk mengetahui jenis ikan, panjang ikan dan berat ikan hasil tangkapan kapal Purse Seine yang ada di PPP Lempasing. Metode yang digunakan meliputi observasi lapangan, wawancara, identifikasi ikan dengan cara pengukuran panjang dan berat ikan. Rata – rata hasil yang didapat dari identifikasi ini yaitu panjang dan berat 5 jenis ikan. Panjang dan berat rata – rata masing-masing adalah ikan tongkol 25 cm dan 241,9 gr, ikan layang 14,4 cm dan 30,5 gr , ikan lemuru 12,4 cm dan 2,7 gr , ikan selar 11 cm dan 19,9 gr dan ikan kembung banjar 14,9 dan 37,1 gr.
ASSESMENT MUTU IKAN TONGKOL DI TEMPAT PELELANGAN IKAN GUDANG LELANG, KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Wiraditama Arif Prayoga , Handayani Muliawati , Putri Aprilia Syah
Published: September 2024

Gudang Lelang merupakan Tempat Pelelangan Ikan (TPI) terbesar di Kota Bandar Lampung. Mutu ikan yang diperjualbelikan semestinya diperhatikan untuk menjaga kualitas produk hasil tangkapan. Assessment mutui kan tongkol di tempat pelelangan ikan perlu dilakukan mengingat komoditas golongan tuna memiliki valuey ang relatif tinggi. Assesment ini disertai dengan pengecekan faktor penyebab penurunan mutu ikan tongkol. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober-November bertempat di TPI Gudang Lelang. Data terkoleksi melalui observasi lapang merujuk pada Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) 01-2346-2006, Petunjuk Pengujian Organoleptik dan atau Sensori, dengan objek kajian ikan segar. Observasi dilakukan pada mata, insang, lendir, tekstur, daging dan bau pada 15 sampel ikan per minggu selama selama tiga minggu berturut-turut dengan kisaran penilaian skor terendah1 dan tertinggi 9. Hasil assessment menunjukkan bahwa mata, insang, lendir, daging (warna & kenampakan) dan tekstur ikan berada pada nilai 5.5 – 7.5. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa mutu ikan tongkol di TPI Gudang lelang telah mengalami penurunan.
SEBARAN DAERAH PENANGKAPAN IKAN ALAT TANGKAP PAYANG DI PERAIRAN TELUK SEMANGKA KOTA AGUNG
Authors: Purwantoro Novian , Sitepu Mestiria harbani , Syahputra Fauzi
Published: September 2024

Perairan Teluk Semangka termasuk ke dalam Wilayah Pengelolaan Perikanan (WPP) 572 yang memiliki potensi besar dari sisi sumberdaya ikan yang secara letak geografis berada pada 104º 32’ - 105º 08’ Bujur Timur dan 5º 30’ - 5º 55’ Lintang Selatan. Alat tangkap payang termasuk kelompok seine net adalah alat tangkap yang mempunyai bagian badan, sayap dan tali penarik, perut dan kantong. Tujuan dari proyek mandiri ini adalah untuk mengetahui titik lokasi daerah penangkapan ikan alat tangkap payang di perairan Teluk Semangka Kota Agung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi langsung dengan penggunaan (GPS) Global Positioning System dan aplikasi ArcGIS dan mendapatkan 34 titik-titik koordinat daerah penangkapan ikan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terdapat 3 daerah penangkapan ikan alat tangkap payang yang berpontensi di perairan Teluk Semangka yaitu di bagian utara di koordinat 5°30. 376’ - 5°30.934’S dan 104°35.567’ - 104°36.200’E, di bagian timur di koordinat 5°33.633’ - 5°33.783’S dan 104°43.799’ - 104°43.950’E  serta di bagian barat  5°34.218’ - 5°34.383’S dan 104°33.620’ - 104°33.769’E. Hasil tangkapan pada alat tangkap payang seperti ikan layang (Decapterus spp), teri (Engraulidae), selar (Atule mate), alu-alu (Sphyraena), tenggiri (Scomberomorini), kembung (Rastrelliger), simba (Caranx lugubris), dan marlin (Istiophoridae). Total produksi ikan pada Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai (PPP) Kota Agung sampai bulan Oktober tahun 2023 berjumlah 247.290 ton.
ANALISIS CATCH PER UNIT EFFORT POLE AND LINE CAKALANG (Katsuwonus Pelamis) di PERAIRAN KUPANG
Authors: Hermawan Fajar , Hanifah Ahmad , Alamsah Safingi , Harryes Regil Kentaurus
Published: September 2024

Salah satu komoditas perikanan yang ada dikota Kupang adalah cakalang yang biasa ditangkap di perairan sekitar Kupang. Cakalang dimanfaatkan oleh para nelayan Kupang dengan pole and line. Tujuan utama dari kegiatan penelitian ini adalah untuk melakukan analisis mendalam mengenai nilai CPUE serta untuk mengeksplorasi berbagai faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap volume produksi ikan cakalang di wilayah Kupang. Penelitian ini dilaksankan pada pelabuhan perikanan pantai (PPP) Oeba dan Pelabuhan Pendaratan Ikan Tenau. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis nilai CPUE dan regresi linier berganda menurut model Cobb-Douglas. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan beberapa temuan penting: (1) Nilai CPUE untuk ikan cakalang yang didaratkan di Kupang mengalami fluktuasi selama lima tahun terakhir (2014-2018), dengan rata-rata 3,318 ton per trip. Puncak nilai CPUE tercatat pada tahun 2016 dengan 6,03 ton per trip, sementara nilai terendah terjadi pada tahun 2014, yaitu 2,56 ton per trip. (2) Faktor-faktor seperti usia, pengalaman, dan posisi pemancing terbukti secara signifikan mempengaruhi produktivitas pemancing yang menggunakan metode pole and line untuk menangkap ikan cakalang, ketiga faktor tersebut, posisi pemancing adalah yang paling dominan dan memberikan pengaruh kuat terhadap hasil tangkapan
Combined endovascular therapy and surgery for central giant cell granuloma in the temporal bone: A case report
Authors: Morimoto Takayuki , Ko Sung-Chul , Shimada Keiji , Nishioka Toshikazu , Tokunaga Hidemori
Published: September 2024

Background:

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is an uncommon, benign intraosseous lesion that most frequently occurs in the mandible and maxilla.

Case Description:

A 31-year-old female with a medical history of Kawasaki disease presented to our hospital complaining of a clogged right ear. Head computed tomography revealed a mass in the squamous part of the right temporal bone, with osteolytic changes and invasion of the external auditory canal, middle ear, temporomandibular joint, and mastoid air cells. Enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a strong signal in the intraosseous lesion. Digital subtraction angiography revealed tumor staining from multiple feeders, including the middle meningeal, posterior deep temporal, and posterior auricular arteries. Preoperative feeder embolization using a detachable coil and Embosphere Microspheres were performed for the middle meningeal artery under general anesthesia. After the endovascular treatment, we operated on the temporal bone lesion. Postoperative enhanced MRI showed subtotal resection and residual tumor near the external auditory canal, which was left in place to prevent opening the external auditory canal. The histopathological examination showed proliferation of mononuclear cells intermingled with osteoclast-like multinucleated giant cells. A diagnosis of CGCG was made. The postoperative course was uncomplicated, and the patient was discharged on day 10 of hospitalization.

Conclusion:

We reported a rare case of CGCG in the temporal bone, managed by endovascular therapy and surgical resection. This combination therapy resulted in subtotal resection, preserving surrounding normal structures, such as the external auditory canal and tympanic cavity.
Combined presigmoid approach: A literature review
Authors: Albairmani Sama S. , Muthana Ahmed , Mohammed Tabarek F. , Al-Zaidy Mahmood F. , Atallah Oday , Aljuboori Ahmed , Aljuboori Zaid , Andaluz Norberto , Hoz Samer S.
Published: September 2024

Background:

The presigmoid approach represents the standard route to reach the petrous area anterior to the sigmoid sinus. Several lateral skull base approaches have been integrated into this approach for the purpose of widening the window, leading to variable combined approaches and variable terminology. Herein, the authors conducted a systematic review of the literature to simplify understanding of the potential combination of different approaches and their complications.

Methods:

PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases were searched on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to include studies describing modifications of the presigmoid approach.

Results:

We included 27 studies comprising 545 patients. Five combination types applied to the presigmoid approach were identified: Anterior petrosal (Kawase’s) approach (Type-1), Supra-tentorial approach (Type-2), Infratemporal fossa approach (Type-3), retrosigmoid approach (Type-4), and Far-lateral suboccipital approach (Type-5). Type-1 combined approach was the commonest type (n = 204, 37.5%), followed by type-2 (n = 197, 36%), type-4 (n = 54, 9.9%), type-5 (n = 51, 9.4%), and type-3 (n = 39, 7.2%). Meningioma was the typical target lesion in all types except type 3, where it is solely used for paraganglioma. The petroclival region was the prevalent access location in all the types of combined presigmoid approaches (type-1, 92%; type-2, 95%; type-3, 100%; type-4, 59%; and type-5, 64%). The intraoperative lateral patient position was dominantly utilized in type-1, type-3, and type-5 approaches (65%, 100%, and 100%, respectively), while park-bench was the most common position in type-2 (36%) and type-4 (100%) approaches. Overall, all types exhibited good outcomes in the form of gross total resection of the lesion and the absence of surgical complications in the follow-up.

Conclusion:

Presigmoid approaches are becoming increasingly complex with the application and integration of the lateral skull base approaches, resulting in broadening the surgical field and easy access to the targeted lesions. The importance of designing a comprehensive nomenclature of the combined presigmoid approaches may add distinctive contributions to the growing knowledge of neurosurgery.
The "Invisible Hand" of Piracy: An Economic Analysis of the Information-Goods Supply Chain
Authors: Kim Antino , Lahiri Atanu , Dey Debabrata
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we study the economic impact of piracy on the supply chain of information goods. When information goods are sold to consumers via a retailer, in certain situations, a moderate level of piracy seems to have a surprising positive impact on the profits of the manufacturer and the retailer while, at the same time, enhancing consumer welfare. Such a “win–win–win” situation is not only good for the supply chain, but is also beneficial for the overall economy. The economic rationale for this surprising result is rooted in how piracy interacts with double marginalization. We explain this rationale and develop useful insights for management and policy.
Optimization of Conditions for the Secretion of Recombinant KG51 Xylanase by Bacillus subtilis
Authors: Lee Jin-Sung , Kim Keun-Sung
Published: September 2024

Xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) is an enzyme that can hydrolyze xylan into short chains of xylose and xylo-oligosaccharide by cleaving β-1,4 glycosidic linkages. Xylanase is widely used in various industries. The aim of this study was to determine optimal incubation conditions for the secretion of recombinant KG51 xylanase by Bacillus subtilis with the response surface methodology (RSM). The four independent variables of induction time (0 to 32 h), isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) concentration (1, 2 and 5 mM), supplemental carbon source (sucrose, glucose, lactose, mannose and fructose) and supplemental nitrogen source (yeast extract, beef extract, tryptone, urea, NaNO3 and (NH4)2SO4 in an appropriate medium were individually tested using the one-variable-at-a-time method to determine the variables and coded level for RSM. Then, a central composite design-based RSM approach was used to identify and validate the optimized conditions with the four variables and five levels. The optimal xylanase production obtained in this study was 32.67 U/mL in the spent bacterial culture supernatant by using 2× YT broth supplemented with 1.79% sucrose and 0.73% yeast extract as extra carbon and nitrogen sources respectively, after induction with 0.98 mM IPTG for 23.34 h. The optimized conditions yielded approximately seven-fold higher xylanase levels than non-optimized conditions.
Nature-inspired computing based Non-Hodgkin lymphoma prediction from microarray expression with GA-RFE gene selection method; an experimental histopathological study
Authors: Nagarajan Sivaranjini , Muthusamy Gomathi
Published: September 2024

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cluster of cancer types in the blood, usually starting in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. It is a part of the immune system of the body. It affects the lymph system, otherwise the lymphatic system of the body. This system defends the body against infections and supports the movement of fluids throughout the body. In general, cancer development has a strong association with genetic factors. Molecular profiling would be more beneficial to find the root cause of disease progression. Technological advancements in healthcare have recently brought up effective disease diagnosis and treatment strategies. Automated disease diagnosis systems are profound and assist medical practitioners in better decision-making in critical situations. They have shown their prominence in precise disease diagnosis and possibly better medications for specific illnesses. Intelligent computational algorithms are the backbone for the models to find insights from the data. These patterns are the key factors in the group between different categories. But, finding the pattern from high-dimensional data is a highly challenging task. In this experimental histopathological study, an effective hybrid feature selection technique is proposed to address this issue method which fuses the nature-inspired genetic algorithm (GA), wrapper-based feature subset selection and recursive feature elimination (RFE) technique. The proposed GA-RFE model finds 35 biomarkers as an optimal feature subset inputted into supervised machine learning classification algorithms for training and evaluation. The performance of the models on the subset is validated through evaluation metrics. The proposed system attained better accuracy, 96.8% higher than the benchmarked algorithms and proved its efficacy in biomarker selection. These biomarkers are trained with supervised classifiers to find the best model under different performance evaluation metrics.
Speciation and Antifungal Susceptibility pattern of urinary Candida isolates from catheterized patients admitted in ICU in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Theni
Authors: Shanthi Bhushana B. , Sree Bavai Malar B. , Senthilkumar V. , Sucila Thangam G. , Swarna S.
Published: September 2024

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Candida species pose a significant challenge in healthcare settings, particularly among catheterized patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). This prospective study, done at a tertiary care hospital in Theni, sought to investigate the speciation and antifungal susceptibility patterns of urinary Candida isolates from catheterized ICU patients. Over the course of one year, 56 Candida isolates were isolated from catheterized urine samples. Candida albicans had the highest prevalence (54%) followed by Candida tropicalis (23%), Candida parapsilosis (14%), Candida glabrata (7%) and Candida krusei (2%). Antifungal susceptibility testing found variable sensitivity and resistance patterns among Candida species, with Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis being more sensitive to routinely used antifungal drugs than Candida glabrata and Candida krusei. These findings highlight the significance of species-level identification and susceptibility testing in guiding empirical antifungal medication and improving patient care. Continuous monitoring of antifungal resistance trends is critical for informing treatment plans and reducing the probability of therapeutic failure in nosocomial Candida infections.
In silico analysis of volatile and non-volatile compounds of Cissus quadrangularis on EGFR receptor
Authors: Aarthi Rashmi D. , Shreenidhi K.S. , Harishchander A. , Shanthi Priya , Gnanaselvan Suvathika , Sangilimuthu Alagar Yadav
Published: September 2024

Medicinal plants have historically been regarded as invaluable reservoirs for prospective therapeutic compounds. Hence, the systematic evaluation of these phytoconstituents is crucial in determining the biological and pharmacological attributes of drug discovery. Cissus quadrangularis is considered as a versatile cure in Asian and African traditional medicinal systems. Hence, this research aims to identify the active phytomolecules from various parts of Cissus quadrangularis by GC-MS and LC-MS analysis in which methanolic extracts of C. quadrangularis leaf, stem and fruit were mainly used. Thereafter, the therapeutic leads were discovered using in silico molecular docking analysis. The observations laid down a platform for the identification of novel compounds present in the extract of various parts of the plant. Molecular docking was performed on Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) protein using metabolites identified from mass spectroscopic analysis. From this, two compounds vitexin and secologanin were found to be the best-fit molecules on EGFR protein and exhibited good binding affinity.
Metagenome Analysis of the Bacterial Communities of mangrove sediments from Neil Island of Andamans
Authors: Subramaniam Poongodi , Sivasankar Palaniappan , Kannan Sivakumar
Published: September 2024

Unculturable bacterial communities associated with the mangrove sediment samples, of the Neil Island of the Andamans were studied using Roche platform GS-FLX. During the quality control, a total of 5,150 sequence reads were taken for analysis. A minimum of 683 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) referring to the five taxonomic members have been reported. There were 90 abundant genera recorded, 64 bacteria and 26 actinobacteria including rare actinobacterial genera. Thus, it revealed the unculturable diversity that could help in exploring the unexplored marine habitats for isolating novel microbes, producing biologically active metabolites that can be used for human benefits.
The earth-dug burial ground Putilovo-2 (Kaliningrad region, Zelenograd district)
Authors: Ефремов Л.А. , Иванова А.Б. , Скворцов К.Н. , Хохлов А.Н.
Published: September 2024

Данная статья посвящена грунтовому могильнику римского времени Путилово‑2 (бывш. Gauten Kr. Fischhausen), который был вновь выявлен в 2011 г. в ходе разведочных работ, проводившихся отрядом Самбийской археологической экспедиции ИА РАН, и исследуется с 2015 по 2017 г. Самбийской археологической экспедицией (руководитель А.Н. Хохлов, начальник отряда К.Н. Скворцов). На памятнике обнаружен ряд примечательных находок, относящихся к эпохе Великого переселения народов, в том числе из благородных металлов и редких импортов, свидетельствующих о высоком положении в древнем социуме представителей эстиев, оставивших этот памятник.

This article is devoted to the Roman-era earth-dig burial ground Putilovo-2 (formerly Gauten Kr. Fischhausen), which was re-discovered in 2011 during exploration conducted by the Sambiisky archaeological expedition of the IA RAS and is being investigated from 2015 to 2017 by the Sambiisky archaeological expedition (headed by A.N. Khokhlov, team leader KN Skvortsov). A number of remarkable finds related to the era of the Great Migration of Peoples, including precious metals and rare imports, have been found on the monument, which testify to the high position in the ancient Esthiy society of who built this monument.
The Ivlevo-2 settlement (Moscow Region, Podolsky District)
Authors: Кирсанов А.В. , Модин Р.Н. , Попов А.А.
Published: September 2024

В 2017 г. Институтом Археологии РАН проведены спасательные археологические раскопки на поселении Ивлево‑2. На памятнике обследован культурный слой и объекты раннего железного века (III–V вв.н. э.). Находки представлены лепной гладкостенной керамикой, изделиями из бронзы, глины и железа. Часть полученных материалов относится к эпохе бронзы (конец II тыс. до н. э.) и позднего Средневековья.

During 2017 the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences undertook preservation archaeological excavations at the Moscow-Region settlement of Ivlevo-2. The site yielded a cultural layer and objects of the early Iron Age (3rd to 5th centuries AD). Artifacts found included smooth-walled ceramics, bronze items, and clay and iron items. Some of the objects retrieved relate to the Bronze Age (latter II millenium BC) and to the late Middle Ages.
Mounds of the Fontan 1 and 2 (Fountain) earthworks group, at Leninskoye North-East 1 (Republic of Crimea, Leninsky Region)
Authors: Меньшиков М.Ю. , Рукавишникова И.В. , Резниченко И.А. , Юнкин Ж.А. , Горболь Н.Ю.
Published: September 2024

В ходе охранных археологических работ в Крыму в 2017 г. отрядом под руководством авторов исследованы курганная группа Фонтан 1, курган 3; курганная группа Фонтан 2, курганы 1, 2 и 5; курган Ленинское Северо-восточное. Все погребальные сооружения дали интереснейший археологический материал, относящийся к периоду от раннего этапа бронзового века вплоть до Нового времени.

During preservation archaeological works in Crimea in 2017, a team led by the paper’s authors undertook a study of the Fontan earthworks group, including Fontan 1/earthwork 3; Fontan 2/earthworks 1,2, and 5; and the Leninskoye North-East earthwork. All of the burials which were found yielded extremely interesting archaeological material, which relates to period from the early part of the Bronze Age through to modern times.
Small stone bridge (Republic of Crimea, Belgorodsky Region)
Authors: Очиров Д.В. , Ермолин С.А.
Published: September 2024

Исследования на памятнике архитектуры «Малый каменный мост позволили полностью расчистить конструкция моста, датированного XIX в. Также обнаружены остатки более раннего сооружения, которое представляло собой каменную вымостку.

Archaeological study of the architecture of the ‘Small Stone Bridge’ enabled a complete study of the bridge’s construction to be made. The bridge dates to the 19th century. There was also a study of earlier structures which were a stone roadway.
The ramparts at Bezkrovny (Chokrak) and Akmonaysky (Republic of Crimea, Leninsky district)
Authors: Столяренко П.Г. , Супренков А.А. , Прокопенко С.Н.
Published: September 2024

В настоящей статье кратко изложены результаты спасательных работ авторов на валах Безкровного и Акмонайском, которые проводились под строительство трассы «Таврида» в 2017 г. Впервые валы были исследованы широкой площадью, получена серия стратиграфических разрезов для каждого из них. В валу Безкровного выявлена система проездов, оставленных при его возведении.

This article presents a short overview of the results of rescue archaeological operations by the article’s authors, at the ramparts of Bezkrovny and Akmonaysky – which have fallen within the construction zone of the new Tavrida highway in 2017. For the first time, the ramparts were studied as part of research into a wider area, and a series of stratigraphic trench results was obtained for each one. At the Bezkrovny Rampart, a system of passages had been left during its construction.
The settlement of Simakino III (Ryazan Region, Shilovsky District)
Authors: Стрикалов И.Ю.
Published: September 2024

В статье представлены результаты спасательных археологических раскопок на территории выявленного объекта археологического наследия Симакино III поселение, в ходе которых исследовано 3080 кв. м культурного слоя c остатками построек двух сельских усадеб XVI в., в том числе одна из них была обследована почти полностью. Определены дата существования дворовых усадеб, их планировка с установлением жилых и разнообразных хозяйственных зон, неординарный социальный статус владельцев одного из исследованных комплексов. Исследования позволили соотнести поселение с известным из письменных источников селом Сафоново Власьево, существовавшим в середине – втор. пол. XVI столетия.

This article presents the result of archaeological excavations made at the location of an identified Site of Archaeological Heritage, the settlement of Simakino III, during which a total of 3080 square metres of cultural layer were studied, containing the remains of rural manor houses of the 16th century. One such manor house was fully studied. The date of the remaining courtyard manor houses was established, along with the layout and distribution into residential and utilitarian zones, and the exceptional status of the owners of one of the buildings studied. The studies permitted associating the site with one known to us from written records of the village from the mid-to-late 16th century – the village of Safony Vlasevo.
The Tiritak and Uzunlar (Akkosov) Ramparts (Republic of Crimea)
Authors: Супренков А.А. , Требухина Н.Ю.
Published: September 2024

В статье кратко изложены результаты работ авторов на Тиритакском и Узунларском оборонительных валах Восточного Крыма в 2017 г.

This paper presents a short overview of the result of the authors’ work on the Tiritak and Uzunlar Shafts, as part of defensive structures of Eastern Crimea, in 2017.
Archaeological studies in the city of Yaroslavl′ (2017)
Authors: Энговатова А.В. , Васильева Е.Е.
Published: September 2024

Институтом археологии РАН в 2017 г. проведены спасательные археологические работы на тер‑ ритории объекта культурного наследия федерального значения «Стрелка – место основания города Ярославля в начале XI в.». Раскопом изучены культурные напластования XI–XIX вв., собрана обширная вещевая коллекция, уточнены данные по планиграфии города. Исследованы участки фортификации домонгольского города – внутривальных конструкций, рва, часть кладбища при церкви Иоанна Златоуста, а также часть фундаментного рва Митрополичьих палат.

The Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences carried out Rescue Archaeology work at the area of the designated Cultural Heritage site ‘The Strelka (The Cape) – location of the founding of the city of Yaroslavl′ in the 11th Century’. Cultural layers of the 11th to 19th centuries were inspected, and a substantial collec‑ tion of artifacts was compiled, which help to clarify the groundplan of the city. Areas of the city fortifications which predate the Mongolian invasion of 1238 were studied, including the internal construction of the ramparts. A section of the cemetery of the Church of St John Chrysostom, and sections of the foundations of the moat surrounding the Met‑ ropolitan’s Chambers were studied.
Gates of the mid-16th century, and the surrounding walls of the Trinity-St-Sergius Lavra Monastery (2017), Moscow Region, town of Sergiev-Posad
Authors: Энговатова А.В. , Курицын М.А. , Яганов А.В. , Рузаева Е.И.
Published: September 2024

В ходе археологических работ 2017 г. в Троице-Сергиевой лавре на территории Московской духовной академии производилось обследование северного участка монастырской ограды XVI–XVII вв., в котором был изучен объект средневековой фортификации – Житные (Житничьи) ворота, возведенные на первом этапе строительства (1540–1550‑е гг.). Установлено, что ворота практически не использовались по назначению и вскоре после постройки переделаны в хозяйственное помещение. Заложенные шурфы позволили установить отметки бывших здесь разновременных кирпичных полов, а также проследить белокаменную дренажную конструкцию XVIII–XIX вв., проходящую через проем ворот. Кроме того, выполнена графическая фиксация конструкций середины XVI в.

As part of the archaeological works undertaken in 2017 within the grounds of the Moscow Academy of Divinity at the Trinity St Sergius Lavra, a survey of the 16th and 17th-century walls surrounding the monastery was made. Part of the survey concerned the Zhitnye Gates, which had been erected as part of the first stage of the monastery’s construction (1540–1550). It became clear that these gates had practically never been used for their ostensible purpose, and were converted into a utility space soon after their construction. Inspection trenches made it possible to establish the marks of various brick pavings that had previously been installed here, and similarly to trace the white stone drainage system, of the 18th–19th centuries, which had once run through the gate opening. Furthermore, graphical location was possible for the constructions of the mid-16th century which had stood here.
Курганы в зоне строительства автодороги Керчь – Севастополь (РеспублиКа Крым, БахчисарайсКий район)
Authors: Богачук Д.С. , Сиротин С.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье представлены предварительные результаты спасательных работ 2‑го Бахчисарайского отряда Крымской новостроечной экспедиции Института археологии РАН в Бахчисарайском р-не Республики Крым в 2017 г. на курганах, попадающих в зону строительства автодороги Керчь – Севастополь. В них раскопаны погребальные комплексы эпохи ранней и средней бронзы, относящиеся к ямной культуре и ингульской катакомбной культуре, а также захоронения Средневековья и Нового времени.

he 2nd Bakchisaray De‑ tachment of the Crimean New Constructions Expedition of the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in the Bakhchisaray Region of the Crimean Republic in 2017 – at earthworks which fall within the designated construction zone of Kerch-Sevastopol Highway. Excavations of these earthworks revealed burial complexes from the Early and Middle Bronze Age. These relate to the Latter Trench Culture and the Ingulsky Catacomb Culture, as well as to burialsin the Medieval period, and in modern times.
The Leninskoye 7 (Argin) Settlement (Republic of Crimea, Leninsky Region)
Authors: Буравлев С.А.
Published: September 2024

В статье рассматриваются материалы археологических исследований на территории поселения Ленинское-7 (Аргин) в 2017 г. На основании проведенных работ памятник в его центральной части может быть охарактеризован как комплекс усадеб регулярной планировки, расположенный вдоль основного дорожного тракта через Восточный Крым, датируемый XIX – первой четвертью XX в. Сопоставительный анализ результатов раскопок с архивными картографическими материалами и письменными источниками позволяет соотнести данный объект с хутором Аргин Петровской волости Феодосийского уезда Таврической губернии, при котором в указанный период существовала почтовая станция в рамках общей системы почтовых станций на основном тракте Восточного Крыма.

This paper writes up the materials of archaeological investigations undertaken within the area of the Leninskoye 7 Settlement (Argin) during 2017. Based on these studies, the settlement can be characterised as group of manor houses arranged in a regular pattern, located along the main road running through Eastern Crimea, and dating from the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. Comparative analysis of these excavation results with cartographic materials in archives, along with other written sources makes it possible to correlate this site with the Argin Farm, in Petrovsky Volost of Feodosiya District of Tauride Province. During the period of the settlement’s existence there had been a postal station, linked to a general network of post station along the main road of Eastern Crimea.
Noven′koe Encampment (Republic of Crimea, Bakhchisaray Region)
Authors: Гаврилов К.Н. , Жилин М.Г.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена общей характеристике предварительных итогов раскопок памятника археологии стоянка Новенькое, расположенного в Бахчисарайском р-не Республики Крым. Полученная в результате раскопок коллекция кремневых изделий может быть разделена на комплексы, относящиеся к крымскому микоку, западно-крымскому мустье, верхнему палеолиту и более поздних археологических эпох.

his paper describes the overall characteristics of preliminary results from excavations of the Noven′koe Encampment archaeological site, located in the Bakhchisaray Region of the Republic of Crimea. A collection of flintware objects was found during the excavations, and can be separated into locations connected to Crimean Mikok, Western Crimean Musta, the Upper Paleolithic period, and later archaeological epochs.
Arrowheads of rare types from the mound 100th of Timerev necropolis.
Authors: Зозуля С.С.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена двум наконечникам стрел из Тимерево, обнаруженным в камерном захоронении кургана 100. Аналогий находкам нет на территории Древней Руси. Зато, в Северной Европе эпохи Викингов обнаруживается целый корпус аналогичных предметов. Необычная, во мно- гом эксклюзивная форма находок, не позволяет решить вопрос о месте их производства.

The paper focuses on two arrowheads found in the mound 100th chamber-grave in Timerevo. There is no data about similar findings on the territory of the Old Rus’. At the same time, a great number of items which evidently became prototypes for such type of arrowheads are typical for the Viking Age in Northern Europe. The unusual and almost exclusive form of the findings raises a question about the place of its production.
Flails or weights? To attempt a revaluation.
Authors: Каинов С.Ю.
Published: September 2024

В статье с критических позиций рассмотрена точка зрения Л. Холден, которая отвер- гает атрибуцию роговых и металлических гирь в качестве деталей кистеней и предлагает рассма- тривать их как весовые гири неравноплечих весов.

The article deals with the L. Smirnova-Holden’s reinterpretation of weights made of horn or metal that were previously regarded as war flails’ heads. The author argues these artifacts are in fact steelyard weights, as evidenced by such elements as Princes’ emblems (allegedly ascertaining the correct weight), lead filling, elaborate ornamentation and by the territorial spread and the social context of the finds. Nevertheless, we are inclined to believe the mentioned arguments aren’t strong enough to dismiss the original attribution. For instance, Princes’ emblems on the weights may imply their owners belonged to the prince’s druzhina or the weapons themselves were from the princely armory. The fact that the Princes’ emblems appear almost exclusively on the bludgeons might be due to the relatively better preservation of the horn. The additional lead filling augmented the weapons’ weight thus providing an increase in the power of a blow. The lavish ornamentation of the weapon’s head is also a feature of a functionally similar weapon – the mace. Finally, the simple explanation to the finds’ concentration in trade-associated sites is that in important trade and administrative centers a military presence was crucial, therefore weapon finds are common there. To sum up, we found no strong evidence to support L. Smirnova-Holden’s new attribution. The original interpretation of the horn or metal weights as flails’ heads made by A.F. Medvedev and A.N. Kirpichnikov over half a century ago is still the most relevant to our day.
Jurchen melee blade weapons
Authors: Артемьева Н.Г.
Published: September 2024

Исследование чжурчжэньских памятников на территории Приморья, относящихся к периоду государства Восточное Ся (1215–1233 гг.), дали возможность собрать интересную кол- лекцию предметов вооружения. Среди них большое количество относится к колюще-рубящим клин- кам. По форме рукояти они делятся на два вида: рукоятное и древковое. В рукоятном клинковом оружие выделено шесть типов: палаш, сабля, кривой меч, короткий меч, широкий меч, меч-палица; в древковом – один: алебарда. Оружие чжурчжэней развивалось на основе местных традиций с учетом новейших достиже- ний в военном деле соседних народов, прежде всего киданей, китайцев и корёсцев. Следует при этом отметить, что чжурчжэни, заимствуя те или иные виды вооружения, как правило, совер- шенствовали его и даже создавали новые виды и формы оружия, которые впоследствии были за- имствованы монголами, а через них многими другими народами Евразии.

The research of Jurchen artefacts from the territory of Primorye which originate from the period of Eastern Xia (1215–1233) enabled to put together an interesting collection of armament items. A significant part of them are melee weapons. Regarding the shape of the handle they can be divided in two categories: grip and shaft weapons. Among grip blade weapons, six types were defined: backsword, sabre, curved sword, short sword, broad sword and mace sword. Among shaft blade weapons only one type was defined: halberd. The weapons of Jurchens developed on the basis of local traditions with regard of recent armament innovations of the neighbouring peoples, predominantly Khitan, Chinese and Goryeo. It is worth noticing that by adopting different types of arms the Jurchens usually improved them and even created new types or shapes of weapons which were later adopted by the Mongols and through them by many other peoples of Eurasia.
«SVYATOSLAV’S SEAL» FROM UNzHA: ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Authors: Щербаков В.Л.
Published: September 2024

В 2016 г. в результате археологических раскопок на территории средневекового города Унжи был найден фрагмент вислой актовой печати. На одной стороне предмета сохранилась часть надписи «печать Святослава», другая сторона несет на себе фрагмент изображения воина со щитом. Аналогичные артефакты известны исследователям, но их археологический контекст фрагментарен или утрачен. Печать из Унжи происходит из контекста, который датируется в широких пределах – XII–XIV вв. Анализ сопутствующих археологических материалов дает основания сузить вероятную датировку печати до XIII–XIV вв. Статья посвящена характеристике археологического контекста находки. 

In 2016 as a result of archaeological excavations on the territory of the medieval city of Unji the fragment of the seal was found. On one side of the subject there is a part of the inscription “Svyatoslav’s seal”, the other side contains the fragment of the warrior’s image with a shield. Similar artifacts are known to researchers, but their archaeological context is fragmented or lost. The seal of Unzhi comes from a context that dates back to the broad XII–XIV centuries. Analysis of the accompanying archaeological materials helps to reduce the time interval of the seal to XIII–XIV centuries. The article is devoted to the characteristic of the archaeological context of that artifact.