bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation And Determination Of The Phytotherapeutic Properties Of Selected Plants And Their Bioactive Metabolites On Targeted Genes In Colorectal Cancer Management
Authors:   , Macharia Macharia John
Published: November 2023

This extensive research aimed to evaluate and determine the phytotherapeutic properties of selected plants and their bioactive metabolites on targeted genes in colorectal cancer (CRC) management. The plants evaluated were Withania somnifera, Warbugia ugandensis, and Aloe secundiflora, while the targeted genes were COX-2, CASP9, Bcl-xL, Bcl2 and 5-LOX in CRC cell lines (Caco-2). To establish critical gaps in this important topic, extensive and well-thought systematic reviews were conducted at the initial stage of the study. Plant extracts were obtained using serial exhaustive extraction using three different extraction solvents (Hexane, Ethyl acetate, and Methanol). Our unique study reports on these important plants as efficient natural inhibitors of CRC growth, by directly linking their phytoconstituents to; the downregulation of COX-2, 5-LOX, Bcl-xL, Bcl2, and upregulation of CASP9 genes dose-dependently. I strongly present Withania somnifera, Warbugia ugandensis, and Aloe secundiflora plant extracts as promising natural inhibitors for CRC carcinogenesis and recommend in vivo and subsequent clinical trials, with substantial clinical effects postulated. In addition, methanol and ethyl acetate can extract metabolites exhibiting higher regulatory effects on the targeted genes and are thus highly recommended for application in yielding maximum benefits. Finally, I suggest studies on the identification and characterization of the specific metabolites in these plants, that are involved in the modulatory mechanisms, resulting in the inhibition of CRC growth and possible metastases.
Franciscan Province of Bosna Srebrena as an Imagined Millet?
Authors: Barišić Rudolf
Published: November 2023

During the four centuries of Ottoman rule, the Franciscan Province of Bosna Srebrena was the only institutional structure of the Catholic Church permanently present there. According to tradition, their legal status and security were guaranteed by a document issued by Sultan Mehmed II in 1463, known as the Fojnica Ahdname. Franciscan sources show that they had been constantly using documents of Ottoman provenance to resolve their legal and economic issues since at least the seventeenth century and continued this practise even when Bosnia came under the Austro-Hungarian administration in 1878. In the twentieth century, this led to an overemphasis on the importance of the Ahdname and its placement in an anachronistic framework that corresponded to the image of a “better past.” The paper aims to show the historical context in which this narrative pattern developed in the Franciscan sources. The findings suggest that the Bosnian Franciscans also used their incorporation into the Ottoman legal system for relations with the Catholic West.
Methodological Aspects for the Analysis of Transylvanian Censuses in the First Third of the Eighteenth Century
Authors: Bandi Bálint K.
Published: November 2023

Throughout history, tax revenue has been a significant source of income for the state. Direct taxes composed a crucial part of the state budget, along with revenues generated from trade and other economic activities. Since the Early Modern Times, taxpayers have been registered before tax collection to estimate income and determine applicable taxes for households.In the Middle Ages, censuses taken in the Kingdom of Hungary aimed to register the taxpaying population, mainly serfs, while excluding the tax-exempt nobility and ecclesiastical order. The Ottoman conquests led to changes in the tax system, with the occupiers building a well-organized system adapted to local social conditions in the territory under their rule. Despite the Viennese court's financial administration reforms, medieval taxation methods persisted for decades in the remaining part of the Kingdom of Hungary. Tax collection procedures in the Principality of Transylvania also followed medieval customs, although the Transylvanian government introduced changes in defining taxpayers and tax units, similar to the reform in the Kingdom of Hungary.In my study, I examine the censuses (conscriptiones, connumerationes) carried out in Cluj and Turda Counties from 1713 to 1733. My research focuses on the structure and content of these sources, as well as their methodological implications and potential for data interpretation and application.
Ventajas y desventajas del uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en el ciclo de las políticas públicas: análisis de casos internacionales
Authors: Arguelles Toache Eugenio
Published: November 2023

En la última década se observa un creciente uso de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en la administración pública; sin embargo, el estudio científico del tema es relativamente incipiente pues las afirmaciones sobre sus ventajas y desventajas se basan en suposiciones y predicciones de los investigadores y carecen de suficiente evidencia empírica. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las ventajas y desventajas del uso de la IA en el ciclo de las políticas públicas para contribuir a la solución de este vacío. Para ello se realiza un estudio comparativo de ocho casos a nivel internacional. El análisis muestra que la principal ventaja del uso de la IA es que permite procesar y analizar gran cantidad y diversidad de información de forma inmediata para automatizar diversos procesos dentro del ciclo de las políticas públicas; sin embargo, existen desventajas como la exclusión, sesgos en las estimaciones, falta de privacidad y poca transparencia.
Estructura arbórea en bosques primarios de Picea martinezii T.F. Patterson
Authors: Treviño-Garza Eduardo Javier , López Martínez José Israel , Aguirre Calderón Oscar Alberto , Mata Balderas José Manuel
Published: November 2023

La influencia de las actividades humanas sobre los ecosistemas se ha extendido por casi toda la superficie terrestre; sin embargo, existen todavía algunos con perturbación escasa que son considerados primarios. El objetivo fue caracterizar y comparar la estructura arbórea en cuatro localidades con bosques mixtos maduros considerados primarios, cuyo dosel es dominado por Picea martinezii. En ellas se estableció un sitio de 2500 m2 en donde se registró información dasométrica de todos los individuos arbóreos, misma que fue analizada con índices estructurales como Clark y Evans (R), mezcla de especies (Mi), diferenciación (Ti) y dominancia dimensional (Ui). El análisis general indicó una distribución aleatoria (R cercano 1), un grado de mezcla alto (Mi = 0.75) y una diferenciación y dominancia dimensional equilibrada (valores de Ti y Ui cercanos a 0.50). Las condiciones estructurales estables y favorables que presentan estas comunidades remarcan la importancia ambiental de seguir conservándolas, ya que estas representan un gran potencial para la provisión de servicios ambientales y conservación de biodiversidad.
IMPACT OF WET GLUTEN CONTENT ON NON-LINEAR VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF WHEAT FLOUR DOUGHS
Authors: YAZAR Gamze
Published: November 2023

The impact of wet gluten content in wheat flours on viscoelastic responses of the resulting wheat flour doughs under large deformations were studied using the Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) tests. For this purpose, dough samples of hard red winter (HRW) wheat flour with 29.80.26% wet gluten and soft red winter (SRW) wheat flour with 23.90.15% wet gluten were obtained at the end of the Farinograph tests. Farinograph mixing stability and optimum water absorption capacity were higher for HRW wheat flour. LAOS tests revealed the contribution of gluten content to the resilience of wheat flour dough against the increasing deformations. Higher strain stiffening was found for HRW wheat flour dough with higher gluten content under large deformations with high frequency, resembling the deformations experienced during dough processing steps such as mixing or sheeting. Intracycle shear thinning behaviors of doughs were not affected by the gluten content at each frequency studied.
Audience’s Perceived Expectancy and Authenticity of Classical Music Performance by Digital Musical Instrument Mobile Apps
Authors: Cheng Lee , Leung Chi Hin , Jasman Pang Wing Yan
Published: November 2023

Classical music is characterized by its standardized practices and established patterns of audience behavior. Recent advancements in digital musical instrument (DMI) and mobile technology may potentially offer a means by which the art form can further evolve. This paper presents a study that aims to examine the audience’s perception of classical music concerts performed by ensembles using DMI mobile apps and tablets. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a questionnaire survey administered to audiences (N = 141) attending a classical music concert featuring repertoire performed by DMI mobile apps ensembles, as well as semi-structured interviews conducted with a subset of participants (n = 13). The survey results revealed significant, strong, and positive correlations between participants’ enjoyment of listening to classical music, frequency of attending classical music concerts, expectancy, and authenticity. The interviews addressed relevant issues, such as differences in ensemble and instrumental practices, timbral quality, and the capabilities of DMI mobile apps. While there were negative perceptions regarding expressive body movements, emotional expression, and interaction among performers, positive feedback regarding the use of DMI mobile apps affirmed the potential to introduce innovative pedagogical approaches in school music education, cultivate a younger audience base, and bring fresh ideas to this genre.
Effectiveness of Chinese Ketepeng Infusion on Streptozotocin-Induced Mice
Authors: Watuguly Theopilus Wilhelmus , Pattiasina Eifan Boyke
Published: November 2023

Blood sugar is a metabolic disorder disease that occurs due to insufficiency of insulin hormone production or due to insulin insensitivity resulting in typical clinical manifestations in the form of increased glucose levels in the blood (hyperglycemia). This study aims to determine the effect of Chinese ketepeng leaf decoction on blood glucose levels in hyperglycemic mice. This research was carried out in the Zoology laboratory, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pattimura University, Ambon. This research is an experimental laboratory with a pre and post-test research design with a control group design. This study wanted to prove whether there was an effect of giving Chinese ketepeng leaf decoction to decreasing blood sugar levels in male Balb/C mice using Chinese ketepeng leaf decoction at a dose of 3.64 mg/kg, 7.28 mg/kg, 10.92 mg/kg. The results showed that the usage of Chinese ketepeng leaves (Cassia alata L) can reduce blood sugar levels in mice (Mus musculus). The most effective dose to lower blood sugar levels is a dose of 10.92 mg/kg BW.
Analysis of the Obedience of Personal Protective Equipment Usage to Prevent Occupational Disease among Cosmetic Workers
Authors: Dwijaningtyas Srinata , Widowati Evi , Pranoto Pranoto , Saputra Jumadil , Wintara Jane Ayu
Published: November 2023

Cosmetic industry has a high risk of occupational diseases such as talcosis or respiratory disorders among the workers at PT X. Based on the preliminary study, respiratory disorders are indicated among the workers because of high level of dust powder from talc powder at the work place. Occupational diseases can be prevented such as by using correct and precise Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Methods: The study aimed to determine the relationship between respiratory symptoms, knowledge, education, and job tenure with the obedience of PPE usage to prevent occupational disease because of talc powder among cosmetic division workers at PT X. The study used an analytical survey research method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 48 people using the Total Sampling technique. Statitiscal test using Chi-Square Test. Results: The result of the test showed there is a relationship between respiratory symptoms (p-value = 0,024) and knowledge (p-value = 0,006) variable with the obedience of PPE usage among workers (p-value = 0,006), to be found there is a respondence who has less knowledge regarding occupational safety and health is considered to have 18.3 times more risk of being disobedient in using PPE, while there is no relationship between education (p-value = 0,161) and job tenure (p-value = 1.000) with the obedience of PPE usage among cosmetic division workers at PT X. Conclusion: There is a relationship between respiratory symptoms and knowledge with the obedience of PPE usage among the workers, and it’s recommended to company owner to provide training for the workers about the importance of PPE usage that mainly corrects and precisely, also doing supervision and daily checking on the workers before, during, and after work.
Humoral Inflammatory Markers of Total Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Exposure on Palm Oil Plantation Pesticide Sprayers
Authors: Awantari Aprillia , Susilowati Indah Tri
Published: November 2023

Pesticides are often used in oil palm plantations to prevent disturbing animals and plants. Pesticide sprayers are vulnerable to pesticide exposure which can reduce cholinesterase levels is an indicator of pesticide poisoning. Long-term pesticide exposure and excessive doses cause the production of free radicals in the body, thereby increasing inflammatory markers, one of which is total IgE. This study aimed to describe cholinesterase and total IgE levels in oil palm farmers. This study used the quantitative-descriptive research method. The sampling was conducted at PT. X in Sanggau District of West Kalimantan Province. Examining cholinesterase levels used the Architec c-8000 device with the DGKC butyrylthiocholine 37°C method, while total IgE used the immunochemmiluminescent method with the Immulite 2000 device. The examination was carried out at the Prodia National Reference Lab in Jakarta. Based on the cholinesterase measurement results taken from 133 workers who underwent medical check-ups, 20 data were taken that were close to the threshold value less than normal to examine total IgE levels. The results obtained from the overview of cholinesterase levels showed that 20 pesticide sprayers (100%) had normal cholinesterase levels, and four (20%) had normal total IgE levels. Pesticide exposure will decrease cholinesterase levels, and increase IgE levels.
N1-methylnicotinamide impairs gestational glucose tolerance in mice
Authors: Wei Xiaojing , Tan Yutian , Huang Jiaqi , Dong Ximing , Feng Weijie , Liu Tanglin , Yang Zhao , Yang Guiying , Luo Xiao
Published: November 2023

N1-methylnicotinamide (MNAM), a product of methylation of nicotinamide through nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, displays antidiabetic effects in male rodents. This study aimed to evaluate the ameliorative potential of MNAM on glucose metabolism in a gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) model. C57BL/6N mice were fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) for 6 weeks before pregnancy and throughout gestation to establish the GDM model. Pregnant mice were treated with 0.3% or 1% MNAM during gestation. MNAM supplementation in CHOW diet and HFD both impaired glucose tolerance at gestational day 14.5 without changes in insulin tolerance. However, MNAM supplementation reduced hepatic lipid accumulation as well as mass and inflammation in visceral adipose tissue. MNAM treatment decreased GLUT4 mRNA and protein expression in skeletal muscle, where NAD+ salvage synthesis and antioxidant defenses were dampened. The NAD+/sirtuin system was enhanced in liver, which subsequently boosted hepatic gluconeogenesis. GLUT1 protein was diminished in placenta by MNAM. In addition, weight of placenta, fetus weight, and litter size were not affected by MNAM treatment. The decreased GLUT4 in skeletal muscle, boosted hepatic gluconeogenesis and dampened GLUT1 in placenta jointly contribute to the impairment of glucose tolerance tests by MNAM. Our data provide evidence for the careful usage of MNAM in treatment of GDM.
Taller de poesía, poesía latinoamericana. Silvia Mellado, Sergio Alcides Pereira y Jorge Aguilera López
Authors: Espino Relucé Gonzalo
Published: November 2023

Escribir poesía tiene el encanto irresistible de enfrentar la palabra, la misma que debe aparecer como si aquella nunca hubiera existido. Nos encontramos con Sergio Alcides, Silvia Mellado y Jorge Aguilera, conversamos en el Taller de Poesía de San Marcos en el Recital Poético Internacional (21 julio 2021). Gloria Arbitres participó un momento en el 31° Recital. Las palabras se suceden, se leen en la lengua de cada poeta, no hay fronteras, simplemente se percibe, se siente. Se comenta, se conversa y se lee poesía. Sensibles a la vida, intensos, paródicos, por momentos neobarrocos, o ciberpoetas, llegan y están prisioneros de la vida académica. Han definido su vida como creadores, como poetas, pero están acorralados por la exigencia de la cátedra.
El lenguaje filosófico como poesía a partir del pensamiento de Ludwig Wittgenstein
Authors: Lima Gamarra Johnny
Published: November 2023

A partir de aforismos encontrados en Cultura y valor y en el Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, así como también en diversos testimonios de Ludwig Wittgenstein, en este ensayo se defenderá la idea de que en el lenguaje filosófico se puede encontrar atisbos de un lenguaje poético, y viceversa. De esta manera se pretende crear una conexión entre la filosofía y la poesía a partir de la filosofía o pensamiento de Wittgenstein que, entre otras cosas, afirmaba que se debería únicamente escribir filosofía como poesía [dichten]. Asimismo, se sostendrá la tesis de que en el discurso filosófico y poético se pueden hallar valores similares, señalado el argumento de Richard Rorty de que, al igual que Wittgenstein, se puede hacer Philosophy as Poetry, dando como ejemplo de esta tesis los manifiestos y señalando específicamente tres tipos de estos: el Manifiesto comunista de Carlos Marx, el Manifiesto antropófago de Oswald de Andrade y el Manifiesto del Círculo de Viena, valorando estas obras tanto desde la filosofía como desde la poesía, persiguiendo el objetivo de que es posible considerar que el lenguaje filosófico y el literario pueden ser usados con la misma finalidad estética y reflexiva. Finalmente se utilizará el concepto de Heurística negativa utilizado por Lakatos, para sostener la idea de que en el ejemplo antes señalado de los Manifiestos es posible encontrar un único argumento o núcleo que resista todo tipo de refutaciones.
Las caricaturas de Jorge Vinatea Reinoso en la revista mundial y sus vínculos con otros caricaturistas peruanos: una aproximación
Authors: Villanueva Ccahuana Philarine Stefany
Published: November 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las caricaturas de Jorge Vinatea Reinoso en la revista Mundial y vincularlas con el dibujo caricaturesco de otros referentes peruanos en las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Específicamente, comparamos las caricaturas del presidente Augusto B. Leguía compuestas por Abraham Valdelomar, Julio Málaga Grenet y Jorge Vinatea Reinoso. De esta manera, se propone un abordaje a la caricatura como un tipo de producción artística que no solo sirvió a jóvenes artistas para presentarse ante revistas ilustradas, sino también generó redes entre caricaturistas peruanos con sus propios diálogos y tensiones.
Indios y mestizos en la cultura popular andina: los artículos de Arguedas en La Prensa (1938-1948) de Buenos Aires
Authors: Suárez Pomar Magdalena
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo analizo los artículos que José María Arguedas publicó en La Prensa (1938-1948) de Buenos Aires. Mi objetivo es identificar las particularidades de las representaciones indias y mestizas en la escritura arguediana. A partir de aquí, pretendo entender la idea que el escritor peruano concibe sobre la cultura popular andina. Arguedas describe las expresiones andinas como manifestaciones complejas que enfrentan dos horizontes culturales: el indio y el mestizo. Afirmo que sus textos subrayan la figura del indio, con el propósito de asegurar que es allí donde radican los valores primigenios y auténticos de la cultura andina. Declaro, además, que la imagen del mestizo es problemática, ya que puede ser entendida como una irrupción negativa, pero asimismo como una presencia de resistencia cultural. Para este fin, he optado por reflexionar acerca del conjunto de textos publicados por Arguedas en La Prensa.
Value Determinants, Mentality and Identity of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Village at the Beginning of the 20th Century according to Ivan Softa’s Literary Works
Authors: Tomić Draženko , Legac Vladimir
Published: November 2023

Ivan Softa (Sopta) (1906–1945) was a Croatian writer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. In his realistic novels Dani jada i glada (Days of Misery and Hunger) (1937) and Nemirni mir (Restless Peace) (1940), as well as in his other literary achievements, he describes the life of the Herzegovinian village at the time when the First World War was about to start. It was an ambience dominated by bare stone, hot sun, sharp north wind called bora, with somewhat scarce and sparse land that made an easy life impossible. These resources that abound in this Western Balkans region also shaped the specific (Dinaric) mentality of the people of that time: hard as the stone on which they grew up, aggressive and easily flammable like the sun that they were exposed to and unrestrained like the wind, the whipping of which they mercilessly suffered from. But it happened that even from that fiery temper some kind of an original mountaineering-like honesty and confidence, empathy and readiness for self-sacrifice had emerged. Personal martyrdom turning into self-destruction – something that seems to be completely inconceivable to modern man – is embodied in the female characters, whereas emotional rawness and hardness are more characteristic of the author’s male characters. The tragic circumstances of war and famine caused emigration to regions where there was bread. These tragic circumstances resulted in the tragic fate of the characters who left the Herzegovinian environment and, like many others, fell apart on the side roads of life.
Surgical treatment of Hallux Rigidus – arthrodesis or resection arthroplasty? Retrospective observational study
Authors: Rapolis Dovydas , Urmanavičius Matas , Makulavičius Aleksas , Uvarovas Valentinas
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Hallux Rigidus, a degenerative disease of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP), causes pain during movement, reduces joint mobility, and impairs quality of life. Conservative treatment methods are effective only in the early stages of the disease, and surgical treatment is usually recommended for advanced pathology. Arthrodesis procedure is the gold standard. This surgery effectively and relatively quickly reduces painful symptoms but sacrifices joint mobility. An alternative is resection arthroplasty. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the long-term outcomes of these two treatment methods. The aim of this study is to determine which method is superior in improving patients’ quality of life and foot function. Methods. A retrospective observational study was conducted on 41 patients who were followed up for 2–4 years after surgery. Of these, 20 underwent resection arthroplasty, 21 – arthrodesis. Patients’ quality of life and subjective foot function were assessed using two standardized questionnaires: SEFAS and Short Form-12. Additional questions on patient satisfaction with the surgery were also evaluated. Results. Patient satisfaction with the surgery was high in both groups (80%). There were no statistically significant differences in patients’ ankle and foot function assessed by SEFAS scale and psychological quality of life assessed by SF 12 (Mental Score): p = 0.14 and p = 0.729, respectively. Patients rated their physical quality of life significantly better, assessed by SF 12 (Physical Score), after undergoing arthroplasty (p = 0.02), and foot function recovered approximately 1 month faster compared to arthrodesis (p = 0.006). There were no cases of revision surgery, infectious complications, or non-unions in either group. Conclusions. Both surgical techniques are effective and improve patients’ functional status, but subjective foot function is better in the early postoperative period after resection arthroplasty. The majority of patients in both groups would recommend the surgery under similar circumstances.
Microstructure and Damping Properties Features of Ti-Al Alloys
Authors:   G.V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine, Oryshych Denys , Stasiuk Oleksandr ,   G.V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

Today, damper metal materials with a porous structure are widely used in passive safety systems for absorbing mechanical energy under dynamic loads. Damping materials based on aluminum foam are the most widespread, due to its sufficient manufacturability and low cost. However, to obtain damping materials with a wider range of properties, the usage of porous products based on titanium, which has the best specific strength indicators, is one of the most promising directions for the development of damping and energy-absorbing materials.
Study of the Titanium-Based Coatings Structure Obtained by the Cold Spray Deposition Method
Authors:   G. V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine, Pakula Dmytro , Stasiuk Oleksandr , Oryshych Denys ,   G. V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine, Bevz Vitaliy ,   G. V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine, Tarasiuk Andriy ,   G. V. Kurdyumov Institute for Metal Physics of NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

The work presents the results of study of the titanium-based coatings structure obtained by the cold spray deposition method.
A Novel Ir-Transparent Ho3+:Y2O3–MgO Nanocomposite Ceramics For Potential Laser Appliccation
Authors:   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Balabanov Anton , Safronova Nadiia ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Kryzhanovska Olexandra ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Dobrotvorska Mariia ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Vorona Ihor ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Tolmachev Olexander ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Yavetskiy Roman ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

The work is devoted to obtaining of transparent nanocomposite materials as low loss, highly thermally conductive materials for potential laser applications. We report Ho3+:Y2O3–MgO nanocomposite ceramics with excellent mechanical and optical properties by combining glycine-nitrate process and spark plasma sintering. Morphology, structural-phase state, infrared transmittance and luminescence depending on the holmium concentration (0…12 at.%) were studied for the first time. It was found that optical transmittance reaches 75% at 6000 nm for 3 at.% Ho3+:Y2O3–MgO ceramics.
Growth of Cd0.9Zn0.1Te1-ySey Crystals for Radiation Detection Applications
Authors:   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Kapustnyk O.K. , Sofronov D.S. ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Terzin I.S. ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Naydenov S.V. ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Prytula I.M. ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine, Kovalenko N.O. ,   Institute for Single Crystals of NAS of Ukraine
Published: November 2023

Crystals of solid solutions Cd0.9Zn0.1Te1-ySey with selenium concentration y = 0.02 – 0.07 were grown by the vertical Bridgman method under high pressure of argon gas (up to 26 atm) in graphite crucibles. The obtained crystals are characterized by the crystal structure similar to Cd0.9Zn0.1Te crystals. The distributions of the elemental composition in grown crystals were studied for different ways of raw materials loading. To obtain high-resistivity (detector) crystals an additional doping with Indium was carried out.
Investigation of the Co-Free Spinel Used in a Role of Protective Layers in Soc Application
Authors:   Center for Hydrogen Technologies CTH2, Institute of Power Engineering, Łazor Monika ,   Department of High Temperature Electrochemical Processes, Institute of Power Engineering,   Chemical Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, Ajdys Leszek ,   Center for Hydrogen Technologies CTH2, Institute of Power Engineering,   Department of High Temperature Electrochemical Processes, Institute of Power Engineering,   Chemical Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, Naumovich Yevgeniy ,   Center for Hydrogen Technologies CTH2, Institute of Power Engineering,   Department of High Temperature Electrochemical Processes, Institute of Power Engineering, Seredyńska Blanka ,   Chemical Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, Wiecińska Paulina ,   Chemical Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology, Żurawska Agnieszka ,   Center for Hydrogen Technologies CTH2, Institute of Power Engineering,   Department of High Temperature Electrochemical Processes, Institute of Power Engineering
Published: November 2023

Interconnects have a significant role in the SOC (Solid Oxide Cell) stacks. These elements provide electrical contact by the transfer of electrons between adjacent cells, while simultaneously preventing the mixing of fuel and oxidant streams. Typically, interconnects are composed of ferritic steel with high chromium content that can result in the growth of an oxide layer on the steel surface and the evaporation of harmful volatile chromium compounds directly impacting on the air electrode. This phenomenon leads to a loss of the stack performance. In order to prevent degradation of SOC stacks caused by CrOx volatility, their surface is covered with special ceramic protective layers. Additionally, the coating should have a low area specific resistance (ASR), uniformity, and strong adhesion across the whole coated region. State-of-the-art materials are based on Mn1+xCo2-xO4 group spinel (MCO, x usually 0.5 or 1). However, the utilization of cobalt in SOC technology at an industrial level is hindered by its toxicity, scarcity, and supply uncertainty. Nevertheless, merely applying ceramic coatings to interconnects may not be sufficient, particularly in the context of steel corrosion, so there is a need of additional thermal treatment of the steel substrate depending on the used temperature and atmosphere.
Preterm Birth and Infantile Appendicitis
Authors: Liu Yakun , Yu Xiaoxiao , Zhang Guoqing , Xie Chuanping , Li Yang , Mu Pengfei , Chen Shuai , Chen Yajun , Huang Shungen
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the potential association between preterm birth and infantile appendicitis.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective, multicenter, matched case-control study. This study included consecutive patients <1 year of age with surgery- or autopsy-confirmed appendicitis, admitted between December 2007 and May 2023. For each case, 10 healthy infants were randomly selected and matched by age. Infants were categorized as neonates (0 to 28 days) or older infants (>28 days and <1 year).

RESULTS

The study included 106 infants diagnosed with appendicitis (median age 2.4 months) and 1060 age-matched healthy controls. In the univariate analysis, preterm birth was significantly associated with the development of appendicitis within the first year of life (odds ratio [OR], 4.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.67–6.70). Other factors associated with a higher risk of infantile appendicitis included being male (OR, 1.91; 95%CI, 1.25–2.94), weight-for-age z-score (OR, 0.72; 95%CI, 0.64–0.81), and exclusively fed on formula (OR, 2.95; 95%CI, 1.77–4.91). In multivariable analyses, preterm remained significantly associated with appendicitis (adjusted OR, 3.32; 95%CI, 1.76–6.24). Subgroup analysis revealed that a preterm birth history increased the risk of appendicitis in both neonates (adjusted OR, 4.56; 95%CI, 2.14–9.71) and older infants (adjusted OR, 3.63; 95%CI, 1.72–7.65). However, preterm did not significantly influence the incidence of appendiceal perforation.

CONCLUSIONS

Preterm infants have an increased risk of appendicitis during the first year of life. A preterm birth history may help improve the timely diagnosis of infantile appendicitis.
Motivações, contribuições e implicações da aprendizagem de Português como Língua Adicional por universitários colombianos
Authors: Stanzani Luciana , Perna Cristina
Published: November 2023

A maioria das universidades colombianas exige como requisito de graduação a certificação de proficiência de pelo menos uma língua adicional. Entre várias opções, alguns estudantes escolhem aprender e certificar a língua portuguesa. O intuito desta pesquisa é compreender as motivações dessa escolha, assim como as contribuições e implicações do aprendizado de Português como Língua Adicional (PLA) por estudantes universitários colombianos. Para isso, construímos um questionário semiaberto online que foi respondido por 140 estudantes de PLA de duas instituições privadas de ensino superior, uma na Colômbia e outra no Brasil. A partir da análise dos dados, encontramos que as motivações para aprender português são de caráter pessoal e profissional. Do ponto de vista pessoal, existe o interesse em se aproximar da língua e das culturas do Brasil e de Portugal. Do ponto de vista profissional, os estudantes afirmam que o português abre portas a uma rede acadêmica que proporciona oportunidades de conhecer pesquisas, fazer intercâmbios e se projetar em um mercado de trabalho mais amplo. Com vistas a contemplar as motivações analisadas, propomos uma abordagem pedagógica que aproxime as línguas e as culturas através da perspectiva intercultural e cuja produção de conteúdo por parte dos alunos seja apresentada via a entrega de portfólio.
Mobile apps used to assess and monitor nutritional status and malnutrition among seniors
Authors: Dąbek Anna , Klisowska Iwona , Seń Mariola , Zborowska Iwona , Grabowska Barbara
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The threat of progressive malnutrition as well as the consequences thereof among seniors have become more frequent. Systematic assessment of nutritional status becomes an indispensable element of actions towards elderly people. It allows for quick detection of risks and undertaking nutritional interventions. Unfortunately, malnutrition or threat of malnutrition is often undetected or neglected in treatment. Modern applications designed for the elderly and their caregivers may be helpful in monitoring nutritional status and taking corrective actions.

Aim & methods. The purpose of this study is to present the feasibility of remote assessment and monitoring of nutritional status with particular emphasis on the state of malnutrition. This paper attempts to present available applications for early identification of risks and initiation of nutrition interventions and actions based on analysis of solutions available or developing in Poland.

Results. In recent years, progress has been made in the field of e-health, with applications and programs dedicated to health and prevention that allow the users to increase control over their own health (Łukasik, 2021). There are applications available that allow one to calculate body weight, plan a diet, check the calorific value of products, their glycemic index, calculate the nutritional value of a meal or  analyse the body composition, thus effectively allowing the user to control malnutrition.

Conclusion. A senior care program for the prevention or treatment of malnutrition must involve a physician, a nurse, a dietician, a psychologist, a physiotherapist, as well as the caregiver of the elderly person and the senior themselves. In Poland, programs aimed at improving the health of seniors have been implemented, also in the area of malnutrition, but the scale of the problem is still large.
Effect of Temporary Cement on the Color of Temporary Crowns Made by Conventional Pressing Methods and Substractive CAM/CAD Technologies
Authors: Firouz Farnaz , Vafaee Fariborz , Izadi Alireza , Farhadian Maryam , Rajabi Hossein , Niaghiha Fatemeh
Published: November 2023

The color stability of temporary restoration is crucial, especially in sensitive areas in terms of aesthetics. This research aimed to determine the effect of temporary cement on the color of temporary crowns made by conventional pressing methods (indirect) and CAM/CAD technologies using milling machines and 3D printers. This study was carried out in a laboratory, utilizing A2 color in all manufacturing methods. The color of the restorations was measured by a spectrophotometer after cementation with semi-permanent resin cement. Subsequently, color changes of the samples (ranging from 0 to 100) were calculated using the Commission International de l'Eclairage (CIE) Lab system. Data analysis was based on descriptive statistics methods and statistical tests, including one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's post hoc test. According to the results of ANOVA, there was a significant difference between the three groups in terms of the 'a' and 'b' indexes (P<0.001). However, regarding the 'l' index, no significant difference was observed among the three groups (P=0.250). Also, based on Tukey's post hoc test, a significant relationship was seen between the first and second pairs in the 3D printer group, and between the first and third pairs in the milling group (P<0.001). However, no significant difference was observed in the conventional pressing group. The results showed that the 3D printing method exhibited the highest amount of color change among the three methods, while the milling method demonstrated the lowest amount of change.
Methods for experimental design, central composite design and the Box–Behnken design, to optimise operational parameters: A review
Authors: Szpisják-Gulyás N. , Al-Tayawi Aws N. , Horváth Zs. H. , László Zs. , Kertész Sz. , Hodúr C.
Published: November 2023

In recent years response surface analysis has been increasingly used to optimise membrane separation. It has many advantages, such as reducing the number of experiments to be performed, which requires lower energy consumption and significantly less laboratory work. For more accurate data analysis and forecasting, mathematical models are used that analyse the relevance of the factors examined and the interaction effects between the factors. In this research, two experimental designs that use response surface methodology are presented, namely, the central composite design and the Box–Behnken design. After the general characterisation of the experimental designs, their application in membrane technology is presented.
The potential of psilocybin use to enhance well-being in healthy individuals – A scoping review
Authors: Wiepking Lennart , de Bruin Ed , Ghiţă Alexandra
Published: November 2023

Background and aims

This scoping review employed a multifaceted conceptualization of well-being to examine how psilocybin use affects well-being and related sub-concepts in healthy individuals. It investigated which factors influence the relationship between psilocybin use and well-being, what research protocols have been employed, and what underlying mechanisms have been proposed in existing studies.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search in line with the PRISMA guidelines was conducted. Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for peer-reviewed articles about psilocybin and well-being in healthy populations.

Results

Studies were heterogeneous in regard to study objectives, study design, study procedure, sample size and psilocybin dosage. In all studies, psilocybin use led to positive well-being-related outcomes for the majority of participants. Facets of well-being positively affected by psilocybin use in this review were self-acceptance, positive relationships, and meaning/purpose in life.

Conclusions

This scoping review provided preliminary evidence for the beneficial effects of psilocybin on well-being and related sub-concepts such as self-acceptance, positive relationships, and meaning/purpose in life in healthy individuals. Ego-dissolution, unity, connectedness, and mystical-type experiences are interrelated concepts that seem to be crucial for explaining such positive well-being-related effects of psilocybin. Under conducive conditions, the use of psilocybin may contribute to healthy functioning, through broad and sustained improvements in a variety of well-being concepts. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the studies, more definite conclusions require further research with a rigorous and homogeneous design.
Low-temperature silver-based ink for highly conductive paths through industrial printing processes suitable for thermally sensitive substrates and beyond
Authors: Lepak-Kuc Sandra , Nowicka Tatiana , Wasilewska Katarzyna , Janczak Daniel , Walter Piotr , Jakubowska Małgorzata
Published: November 2023

Printed electronics is experiencing tremendous growth in applications and industry interest worldwide. One of the most frequently raised problems is the high curing temperature of commercially available conductive composites. This study describes the process of developing a customized low-temperature silver-based, conductive ink dedicated to the flexographic-printing technique. The formulation was optimized through a series of tests including printing trials, resistance measurements, evaluation of printed samples surface features, and mechanical properties. The appropriate ink viscosity, substrate compatibility, and sinterability at low temperatures were achieved. The dependence of the achieved conductivity on the type of raw materials used was also witnessed and described. The conductivity of the printed inks was evaluated for various polymer vehicles. Samples printed on flexible PET and paper substrates were thoroughly investigated; ink adhesion, scratch resistance, and performance after cyclic bending have been assessed.

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Czy duchowny diecezjalny może pozwać prowincjała i prowincję przed sąd diecezjalny?
Authors: Karsten Kinga
Published: November 2023

W tym artykule przedstawiony został kazus dotyczący kanonicznego prawa procesowego. Autorka odpowiada twierdząco na tytułowe pytanie: Czy duchowny diecezjalny może pozwać prowincjała i prowincję przed sąd diecezjalny? Przedstawia argumenty  prawne oparte głównie na wykładani przepisów, uzasadniające ten pogląd.
ANALYTICAL AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF SOLID CYLINDER MADE OF RADIALLY NONUNIFORM MATERIAL UNDER EXTENSION
Authors: Medjane Chahinez , Benslimane Abdelhakim , Mesrati Nadir , Hattali Lamine
Published: November 2023

Functionally graded materials are inhomogeneous composite materials, composed of two or more constituents
selected to achieve desirable properties for specific applications. In this work, a solid cylindrical
tube made of inhomogeneous composite materials under tensile action was analyzed within the
context of three-dimensional elasticity theory. An analytical solution was obtained for computing the
displacement and stress fields. It has been assumed that the elastic stiffness is varying through the
functionally graded material according to radial variation laws: linear, power, and exponential laws,
while Poisson's ratio is considered as constant. In order to check the relevance of the analytical solution,
a finite element model of the cylindrical tube was constructed, taking into account variations in
Young's modulus. Very good agreement has been found between the numerical results and the predictions
of the analytical solution, which confirms the accuracy of our model. Numerous curves were
plotted by adjusting the inhomogeneity parameter and the elongation value, revealing a significant
effect. Thus, the inhomogeneity in material properties can be exploited to optimize stress distribution.
Indeed, by tailoring the material properties to match the stress distribution in a specific load scenario,
stress concentrations can be minimized in high-stress areas.
Сriminological Characteristics of the Person Committed Hooliganism in the Siberian Federal District
Authors: Rybakova Anastasiia
Published: November 2023

The article describes the criminological characteristics of the person committed hooliganism in the Siberian Federal district. The study of the personality of a hooligan at the regional level was conducted on the basis of materials of criminal cases of hooliganism in the Siberian Federal district for the period 2015-2020. The description is an analysis of a number of characteristics (gender, age, social status, level of education, marital status, moral and psychological characteristics, personal deformities). Examples are given that conﬁrm the conclusions of the study. Attention is focused on the importance of studying the personality of a bully in order to develop the most eﬀective measures to prevent bullying. The main result of the study is a generalized portrait of the person who committed a crime under article 213 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation in the Siberian Federal district.
Category Interpretation of Law by A.F. Cherdantsev Requires Further Development
Authors: Shaburov Anatoly
Published: November 2023

Professor A.F. Cherdantsev plays a signiﬁcant role in the development of legal theory of legal interpretation (the interpretation of Law). But there are still a number of controversial issues in the theory of legal interpretation Among scientists, there is not even unity in the name of the phenomenon under consideration. The category of legal interpretation by itself is deﬁned as legal understanding, legal knowledge, and legal interpretation. Therefore, legal science faces the task of further development the theory of the interpretation of law.
Mülteci sağlığı uygulamalarında karşılaşılan sorunların AHP yöntemiyle tespiti
Authors: KARACA Memiş , TÜLÜCE Nadide Sevil
Published: November 2023

Vatanında cereyan eden savaş, çatışma ve doğal afet nedeni ile hayatını idame ettirme anlamında endişe hissi yaşayan veya ırk, dil, din ve siyasal düşünce gibi sebeplerle ayrımcılığa uğradığını hisseden, vatanından ayrılmak zorunda kalan milyonlarca mülteci bulunmaktadır. Vatanından ayrılan bu insanlar; sığındıkları ülkelerde birçok problemle karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Bu problemlerin başını ise sağlık uygulamalarında karşılaşılan sorunlar oluşturmaktadır. Bu kapsamda, çalışmamızın amacı; mülteci sağlığı uygulamalarında karşılaşılan sorunları saptamak, gün yüzüne çıkarmak ve bu sorunları ortaya koyan kriterlerin önem derecelerini ortaya koymaktır. Tespit edilecek kriterlerin önem dereceleri ise AHP yöntemi kullanılarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu çalışmada AHP metodunun kullanılmasının en önemli sebebi, elde edilen kriterlerin herhangi bir sayısal değerlere sahip olmaması ve bu kriterlere ait değer yargılarının önem derecelerini ortaya koyabilmek adına sayısal değerler atanabilmesi için kullanılabilecek en etkin yöntemlerden birisi olmasıdır. AHP metodu ile yapılan analiz sonuçlarından mülteci sağlığı uygulamalarında ortaya koyulan kriterler içerisinde ana kriterlerden başlamak üzere en önemli kriter demografik kriterdir. Alt kriterlerde, sırasıyla “cinsiyet”, “hastanın kültürel yapısının bilinmemesi” ve “maddi imkansızlıklar” olup, en düşük skorlara sahip kriterlerin ise sırasıyla “çevresel kriterler”, “yaş”, “tıbbi özgeçmişlerine ulaşım” ve “uyum ve sosyalleşme” olduğu ortaya çıkartılmıştır.