bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacts of replacing soybean meal with processed soybean meal on intestinal health and growth of nursery pigs challenged with F18+ Escherichia coli
Authors: Deng Zixiao , Choi Hyunjun , Kim Sung Woo
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of different level of soybean meal (SBM) replaced by soy protein concentrate on intestinal health and growth performance of nursery pigs under F18+ Escherichia coli (E. coli).Methods: Forty-eight newly weaned pigs (6.6±0.3 kg) were randomly allotted to 4 treatments arranged by 2×2 factors using randomized complete block design with initial body weight and sex as blocks. Two factors were F18+ E. coli challenge (0 or 2.1×1010 colony-forming units [CFU]) and the level of SBM (24% or 12% in phase 1 and 26% or 14% in phase 2). Pigs were fed for 25 d in 2 phases (phase 1 for 11 d and phase 2 for 14 d). At the end of study, all pigs were euthanized to collect jejunal mucosa and tissues.Results: The F18+ E. coli challenge decreased (p<0.05) overall average daily gain (ADG) and average daily feed intake (ADFI) and decreased (p<0.05) gain to feed ratio on d 7 to 11. The high SBM tended to have a greater overall ADG (p = 0.054) and ADFI (p = 0.078) compared with low SBM under F18+ E. coli challenge, but not in unchallenged conditions. The F18+ E. coli challenge increased (p<0.05) fecal score on d 7 to 18. The tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β in jejunal mucosa were decreased (p<0.05) in high SBM treatments. The high SBM tended to increase (p = 0.085) occludin expression in jejunum. high SBM increased crypt depth in jejunum under F18+ E. coli challenge, but not in unchallenged conditions (p<0.05).Conclusion: High SBM in nursery diets could alleviate the detrimental effects of F18+ E. coli challenge on growth performance of pigs under compared to low SBM inclusion, which might be attributed to decreased intestinal inflammation and improved intestinal integrity.
Methodology to build labeled corpora and classification models to assess technological readiness: a case study with defense technologies described by texts in pt-br
Authors: Voltan José , Girardi Romullo , Santos Thassia , Abreu Daniel , Farias Júlio , Araujo Diogo , Cruz Víctor , Goldschmidt Ronaldo
Published: October 2024

The Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) scale is a tool for assessing the maturity of technologies. It has been increasingly used by governments and industries to implement tasks such as technological trends detection. The complexity of the assessment process has demanded automated solutions based on classification models that analyze documents to infer the TRL of the technologies described by the texts. However, the lack of corpora with labeled documents has hindered the development of such solutions. To fill this gap, this study proposes a methodology for building corpora labeled w.r.t. the TRL scale. It was applied to a case study and generated a corpus with 168 documents. This corpus was used to develop 30 classification models that hit 51.72% average F1-score.
Towards an Ontology for User Activities on Smart Environments
Authors: Nascimento Leonardo Vianna do , Oliveira José Palazzo Moreira de
Published: October 2024

Most applications in smart environments must obtain data about their users and represent them (their context). One of the problems to be addressed in this domain is the user context representation. One of the main categories of context information in smart environments is user activity. This paper presents a mapping of the recent literature corresponding to human activity modeling using ontologies. Based on the results of this analysis, this work presents an ontology for representing human activities in smart spaces called ActivEOn. This ontology contains a high-level modeling of activities and related concepts that can be extended for specific domains. Two case studies using Protégé software demonstrated the developed ontology's potential.
HD Pump: A Hybrid Detection Approach for Pump-and-Dump Schemes in Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Authors: Moura Matheus S. , Baroni Laís , Ogasawara Eduardo , Mendonça Diogo S.
Published: October 2024

The adoption of cryptocurrencies has created a favorable environment for price manipulation practices, such as pump-and-dump (PD) schemes. These schemes aim to artificially inflate an asset's price, followed by a rapid sell-off, which may harm unaware investors. Given the brief duration of PD scheme effects, their impact on the asset's price series can be considered anomalies. Most studies rely on classification-based anomaly detection techniques to identify the PD event, which presents an opportunity to explore techniques beyond anomaly detection. To address this, we explore the combination of anomaly and change point detection to enhance pump-and-dump scheme detection. We introduce HD Pump, a hybrid detection method that integrates both techniques. Experimental results demonstrate that our hybrid approach significantly improves performance, achieving a 6.7% increase in precision and a 9.3% increase in recall compared to the benchmark method that solely uses anomaly detection.
Schuld und Sühne
Authors: Schweikert Uwe
Published: October 2024

Elisabeth Stöppler zeigt Kaija Saariahos Oper «Innocence» bei der deutschen Erstaufführung in Gelsenkirchen als bedrückendes Albtraumtheater

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Vielleicht doch besser am Broadway?
Authors: Shengold David
Published: October 2024

Die Met präsentiert die Uraufführung von Jeanine Tesoris Oper «Grounded»
The application of technical innovations in Bessarabia under tsarist rule
Authors: Poştarencu Dinu
Published: October 2024

The study sums up a series of information regarding the application of technical innovations in Bessarabia under tsarist rule. On April 8, 1860, with the construction of the Odesa-Chisinau telegraph line, the Bender telegraph station began its activity, and on April 24, 1860 – the Chisinau telegraph station. In 1890, the Chisinau telephone exchange was put into use, being the first telephone exchange in Bessarabia. The implementation of the projects to create the telephone network in Bessarabia followed. Towards the end of the 19th century, another technical innovation began to be introduced in Bessarabia: electric lighting. At the beginning of the 20th century, in Bessarabia, bicycles and automobiles were used as means of transport.
A female maritime economy. women on the island of Procida (18th-19th century)
Authors: Avallone Paola , Fogu Claudio , Salvemini Raffaella
Published: October 2024

Pornind din diferite unghiuri de interpretare articolul examinează viața femeilor din Procida, o insulă a Regatului Napoli înainte de unificarea Italiei. De la povestea inventată a unui bust cu două fețe, clar vizibil pe un geam de pe insulă se ajunge la omagiul adus femeilor puternice ale mării de către preotul și martirul Republicii Napolitane din 1799 Marcello Eusebio Scotto din Procida în Catehismul său nautic din anul 1788. Studiul tratează profilul femeilor și puterea lor economică în domeniul maritim, prerogativă exclusiv masculină de-a lungul secolelor.
Gheorghe I. Brătianu on the historical borders of Moldova and the place of Bessarabia within the romanian unity. Part II
Authors: Enciu Nicolae
Published: October 2024

More than seven decades after his physical disappearance, Gheorghe I. Brătianu appears as one of the most talented and fruitful Romanian historians, a fact due to the thorough education he had since his early childhood, his versatile erudition, the accuracy of his work, and to his interpretative flexibility. All these exceptional qualities ensured him a place of first rank in Romanian and universal historiography, a prestige undisturbed by the inexorable passing of the years. He believed in historical truth and in the fact that it would win, regardless of the fate of those who served it. For the scholar Gheorghe I. Brătianu, son of Ion I.C. Brătianu and Princess Maria Moruzi Cuza, Great Romania was not a fleeting idea, but an ideal for which he fought with the strength of creative ideas, but also literally, weapons in hand. At the outbreak of the First World War, he volunteered and took part in the battles in the Trotuș valley (1917) and Bucovina (1918), being wounded twice. He also took part in the War for Reunification, taking part in the campaigns in Bukovina (1941) and Crimea (1942). As rightly appreciated by Acad. Șerban Papacostea (1993), „The action of Gh. I. Brătianu’s was straightforwardly carried out in the direction of the broad national interest conceived in the spirit of tradition and the historical mission assumed by his family. The sense of duty, supported by this tradition, inspired both his strength to resist the temptations of power when it strayed from its traditional national purpose, the determination to expose his life on the battlefield when the supreme interests of the nation were at stake and, above all, the strength not to abdicate from the creed of his life when he had to pay for this act of fidelity at the cost of his existence”.
L’enfant face à l’album, nouvelles pistes de compréhension
Authors: Olivier Cheyenne
Published: October 2024

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Evelyn Arizpe, Kate Noble et Morag Styles, Children Reading Picturebooks. New Contexts and Approaches to Picturebooks, London, New York, Routledge, 2023 (3e éd.), 202 p., EAN 9780367617424.
Lightning Damage Evaluation in Carbon Fiber Composite Polymer Structure
Authors:   National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Mandache Catalin ,   National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Genest Marc ,   National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Ashrafi Behnam ,   National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Krys Dennis
Published: October 2024

While metallic aircraft structures are largely unaffected by lightning strikes, not the same statement could be made about carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) ones. CFRPs have low electrical conductivity and high anisotropy, and for this reason they are covered with metallic meshes, generally of aluminium or copper, to redistribute the electrical charge when the plane encounters lightning events. During these phenomena, electrical discharges could lead to physical damage, called direct effects, such as: ablation, erosion, explosion, structural weakening and degradation. Although relatively rare, when aircraft is affected by lightning strikes, structural inspections are necessary to determine the need and magnitude of repairs. Since the extent of lighting strike damage on laminated composite is difficult to determine and quantify visually, other non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques must be used. In this work, we complement established techniques, such as pulse-echo ultrasonics, X-ray radiography, eddy currents, and thermography with a novel investigative approach, based on planar capacitive sensing and imaging. This has the advantage of being non-contact, and requiring only single-side access to the part. The technique’s capabilities to detect dielectric changes and breakages in conductive layers make it an ideal candidate for the investigation of CFRP aircraft structure for lightning effects. The outcomes of capacitive imaging inspections on laboratory introduced lightning damage on CFRP panels are discussed along the advantages and disadvantages of the technique compared to more established ones.
Measurement Technique for the Absolute Acoustic Nonlinearity Parameter Employing Only a Narrowband Pulser
Authors:   Hanyang University, Song Dong-Gi ,   Pennsylvania State University (PennState), Lissenden Clifford J. ,   Hanyang University, Jhang Kyung-Young
Published: October 2024

In the nonlinear ultrasonic technique, the measurement of the absolute acoustic nonlinearity parameter is employed to obtain quantitative material nonlinearity. In the piezoelectric method, this measurement involves two processes: calibration and harmonic measurements. In the calibration process, a transfer function is obtained, and distortion of the propagating wave is measured in the harmonic measurement. In the conventional method for this measurement, a narrowband pulser is typically used for the harmonic measurement, while a broadband pulser is used for the calibration measurement. In this study, we propose a technique that utilizes a narrowband pulser for both harmonic and calibration measurements. First, we introduced the proposed method to measure the transfer function in the calibration measurement employing the narrowband pulser. Then, we compared the results of the transfer functions and the absolute acoustic nonlinearity parameters obtained using both a narrowband and broadband pulser in the calibration. Based on the experimental results, we found that the results obtained using both the proposed and conventional methods are highly similar, confirming the validity of the proposed measurement technique. In conclusion, even though we exclusively employ the narrowband pulser, we can accurately measure the absolute nonlinearity parameter, leading to a reduction in the required measurement equipment.
Are Ostriches Dangerous? (YES! 4 Main Reasons Why)
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: October 2024

Seeking insight into the dangers of ostriches? Discover the four compelling reasons why these creatures are considered a serious threat.
Top 8 Most Dangerous Crocodiles in The World (Ranked)
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: October 2024

Sink your teeth into the top 8 most dangerous crocodiles in the world, starting with the letter 'S'—prepare to be amazed by their lethal capabilities.
The Fight to Save the African Penguin
Authors: Frey Erzsebet
Published: October 2024

Navigating the treacherous intersection of human activities and climate change, the African penguin's survival hangs precariously in the balance.
The range of soft power of the Republic of Serbia in the post-Yugoslav area
Authors: Todorović Marina , Lazović Danica
Published: October 2024

The states created after the breakup of Yugoslavia, in modern circumstances, continue to cooperate in various socio-political areas, although their mutual relations are largely shaped by a rich history and burdened by events from the end of the 20th century, which often represent an obstacle in fulfilling the full potential of cooperation and mutual influence. Regardless of the obstacles that objectively exist, it is necessary to take into account the similarities between the people of states that emerged from Yugoslavia, which significantly affect the manifestation of soft power. The research is theoretically based on Joseph Nye's concept of soft power. In the methodological sense, the research is based on the scientific method of interview. During the research process, methods of content and discourse analysis, historical methods, as well as induction and deduction methods were used. The basic research question that the authors strive to answer is: What is the perception of the soft power of the Republic of Serbia in the post-Yugoslav area? The paper offers the answer to the question What are the basic obstacles and the most prominent potentials of the soft power of the Republic of Serbia in the post-Yugoslav space? The research results indicate that the countries of the post-Yugoslav area are to a high extent susceptible to the soft power influence of Serbia, which is facilitated by the factors of mutual historical, cultural, and linguistic interconnectedness. However, the findings of the research show that in addition to the factors of mutual connection, which facilitate the influence of the soft power of the Republic of Serbia, other factors tend to weaken the possibility of the influence of Serbia's soft power. The scope of Serbia's soft power in the post-Yugoslav countries is most visible in the sphere of culture, music, films, TV series, and contemporary literature. In addition, Serbia's potential is reflected in its capacity to initiate social, political, and cultural regional initiatives, as well as reconciliation initiatives. The results indicate that Serbia is seen as a regional factor that can influence the expansion of soft power in the post-Yugoslav sphere through economic activity. The biggest obstacles to projecting Serbia's soft power relate to the war legacy from the end of the last century, opposing narratives about controversial historical events, unresolved bilateral disputes, but also prejudices associated with the negative image of Serbia at the time of the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Impact Of WC Addition And High-Energy Milling Time On The Properties Of Cu-WC Composite Powders
Authors: Queiroz e Silva Thalita , Mashhadikarimi Meysam , Samara Vieira Pâmala , Costa Marques Anderson , Dos Santos Vasconcelos Gabriel , Marques Dos Santos Lucas
Published: October 2024

Composites formed by a copper matrix, reinforced by a ceramic and refractory material, stand out due to their relevance in electrical conductor applications. In this context, this study investigated the hardening of copper powder with the addition of different concentrations of tungsten carbide (5, 10, 15 and 20% by weight) prepared by high-energy milling (HEM) for 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 hours. The powders were characterized by SEM, XRD and Vickers microhardness. The results showed that the milling method was efficient for obtaining Cu-WC composites, with strong bonds between the phases. The diffractograms showed characteristic copper and tungsten carbide peaks, with no secondary phases. The Vickers microhardness value is directly related to the amount of WC and the milling time; consequently, the 20% WC composite powder milled for 20 hours had a microhardness of 251 HV, exceeding the values of the other powders.
Hot Pressing Process Optimization Of High Entropy Alloys Using Elemental Powder Mixtures
Authors: Belei Carlos , Kovacova Zuzana , Bieg Johannes , Neubauer Erich
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the hot pressing of three distinct high entropy alloy (HEA) powder compositions, namely CrMo0.5NbTa0.5TiZr (named HEA-01), AlCrMoNbTi (HEA-02) and AlCrFeNiTi (HEA-03). The experimental design focused on varying temperature and dwell time, while pressure remained constant. Density was adopted as a response, which was assessed through both quantitative (using Archimedes density test with theoretical densities as a reference) and qualitative analysis (via microstructural examination). Subsequent hardness testing was also performed. It was observed that for HEA-01 and 03, fully dense parts were achieved in conditions where reactions between the constituents occurred, which resulted in material loss via “squeezing” phenomenon (i.e., when excess material is expelled from the die during pressing). HEA-02 achieved densities above 99% without major squeezing or melting being reported. In any case, the observed microstructure was considered heterogeneous. Depending on processing conditions, HEA-01 and HEA-02 reached hardness values of 341 ± 25 and 429 ± 37 HV10, respectively, while HEA-03 was measured at 525 ± 25 HV10.
Comparison Of Different Binder-Jetting Printers For Additive Manufacturing Of Hardmetals
Authors: Berger Christian , Pötschke Johannes , Scheithauer Uwe
Published: October 2024

Binder-jetting (BJT), a sinter and powder-based additive manufacturing technology, is becoming more and more established on the market due to its high productivity and the wide variety of materials it can process. The production of WC-Co based hardmetals is being promoted by well-known hardmetal and powder manufacturers using the BJT technology. Within this study, five different binder jetting printers from four different manufacturers were tested and compared for their suitability to produce hardmetals. In addition to hardmetal properties, printing performance and green part handling are compared and the investigated differences discussed. The study shows, that all tested BJT printers show the principle feasibility of producing hardmetal green parts which can after sintering yield dense samples.
Recent advances of Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing of copper
Authors: Cano Cano Santiago , Peritsch Paul , Bosters Johannes , Anand Atul , Gierl-Mayer Christian , Attila Harakály György
Published: October 2024

The high thermal and electrical conductivity properties of copper position it as the optimal choice for a diverse range of electronic, electrical, and energy components. In applications like thermal management, incorporating small and intricate copper structures enhances component efficiency due to an increased surface area. Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) facilitates the production of such geometries in a flexible and scalable manner, thereby unlocking the potential for innovative commercial copper products. Nevertheless, several challenges need to be addressed to manufacture high-quality copper components, ranging from the selection of suitable materials to ensuring stability during production and developing optimal processing parameters. This study focuses on evaluating the feedstock properties and processability of copper powders from different sources using LMM. Finally, the properties of the sintered components are measured to assess their effectiveness in thermal and electrical management applications.
Three problems for contemporary virtue ethics
Authors: Boongaling John Ian K.
Published: October 2024

There are three interrelated problems that threaten the overall cogency and acceptability of contemporary virtue ethics as an ethical theory. These problems fall under three categories: (1) practical, (2) theoretical, and (3) epistemic. In the process of articulating these problems, the paper employs and offers cases from medicine and everyday life to bring to the fore significant issues that need to be addressed, most especially contemporary virtue ethics’ seeming inability to accommodate some intuitions that we have regarding what right actions consist in. The paper also articulates the view that being virtuous, like being excellent, can be understood in terms of degrees. As stated earlier, the three problems are interrelated, thus, adherents of contemporary virtue ethics need a systematic approach through which these problems might be put to rest.
Marxism and Aristotelian Ethics
Authors: Mardosas Egidijus
Published: October 2024

This article surveys the interpretations of the ethical foundations of Karl Marx’s thought. These interpretations focus on the early ideas of Marx and analyze them in the context of various traditions of moral philosophy. Aristotelian ethics is often proposed as the best model to understand the ethical foundations of Marx’s work. This article also points to the significance of Alasdair MacIntyre’s works in moral philosophy for the Aristotelian interpretation of Marx’s ethics.
Čiabūties (Dasein) egzistencinių (existenziell) ir egzistencialiųjų (existenzial) apriorinių struktūrų analizė M. Heideggerio veikale Būtis ir laikas
Authors: Vėželis Tautvydas
Published: October 2024

Straipsnio tikslas aptarti Martino Heideggerio veikale Būtis ir laikas nagrinėtas pagrindines idėjas. Knygos analizėje pirmiausia susitelkiama ties klasikinės ontologijos problemomis. Autorius susikoncentruoja ties pasaulio samprata ir pagrindinių apriorinių čiabūties (Dasein) egzistencialumo struktūrų analize. Šio veikalo egzistencinių struktūrų analizė atskleidžia čiabūčiai būdingus buvimo būdus. Supratimo ratas priklauso būties prasmės struktūrai, kuri yra pagrindinė ašis šioje filosofijoje. M. Heideggerio tvirtinimu, supratimo objektas gali būti aptinkamas pasaulyje. Tai reiškia, kad objektas gali turėti prasmę čiabūčiai tik tada, jei jis gali būti suvokiamas kaip turintis funkcinius santykius su kitais objektais santykių tinkle, kuris sudaro pasaulį. Būties prasmė skleidžiasi supratimo kelyje, kuriame buvimo kategorijos steigiamos remiantis egzistencine patirtimi ir sąvokiniais apmatais.
Sociopsichologinė mokinių adaptacija integruoto ugdymo aplinkoje
Authors: Samsonienė Laimutė , Gasiūnaitė Greta
Published: October 2024

Straipsnyje atskleidžiamos mokinių sociopsichologinės adaptacijos problemos, kylančios integruoto ugdymo aplinkoje siekiant sėkmingos inkliuzinio ugdymo perspektyvos. Mokslinio tyrimo prielaidos rėmėsi asmens apsisprendimo teorijos nuostata, kad išsikeltų gyvenimo tikslų įgyvendinimas ir psichologinė gerovė priklauso nuo asmens savikontrolės. Lietuvoje neįgaliųjų integracijos procesas prasidėjo 1993 m., išleidus Švietimo ir mokslo ministerijai pirmąją instrukciją dėl integruoto ugdymo bendrojo lavinimo mokyklose. Šiuo metu, vadovaujantis teisiniais dokumentais, skirtais neįgaliesiems suteikti galimybę gauti vienodas sąlygas gyventi pilnavertišką ir orų gyvenimą, turime pažymėti, kad Lietuvoje dar nėra sukurto neįgaliųjų integracijos visuomenėje modelio, kuris veiktų kaip vientisas politinių, ekonominių, socialinių interesų bei neįgaliųjų ugdymo ir išsilavinimo mechanizmas. Tyrimo metu sukaupta naujų duomenų apie įgalių ir neįgalių mokinių, besimokančių integruoto tipo ugdymo mokykloje, sociopsichologinės adaptacijos problemas, kylančias bendraujant ir bendradarbiaujant bendroje ugdymo aplinkoje.
Metaphor of Existence: Seafaring and Shipwreck
Authors: Vidauskytė Lina
Published: October 2024

The paper focuses on the metaphor of existence as a way of philosophical talking about life. Metaphorology was introduced by Hans Blumenberg (1920–1996), one of the most important and innovative thinkers of the 20th century. The works of Blumenberg fall generally within the category of the hermeneutics of metaphor. It is, for him, the question of substituting the study of the more hidden work of metaphors, symbols, and myths for the traditional history of concepts and doctrines. One can say there are two inextricable elements of Blumenberg’s thought: (1) a theory of nonceptuality as essential to philosophizing and (2) an exploration of culture understood as humanity’s unceasing attempts to relieve itself of the weight of the absolutism of reality. Metaphors play an important role in the philosophical language: they are not impediments to clear thinking and clear expression, but rather they are images, iconic constants used by philosophers. Metaphors are able to grasp the reality better than philosophical concepts. According to Blumenberg, metaphors are a kind of reality models, the work of human imagination. One of such models is the metaphor of seafaring/shipwreck and the present article focuses on multiple actualisations of the metaphor in Blumenberg’s philosophy.
The Province of Jambi's Madrasah Education Development Strategy: Integrating Contemporary and Conventional Methods
Authors: Pitri Alisyah , Nilfatri Nilfatri , Othman Nooraini , Ghufron M. Ali
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the roles and tactics madrasahs employ in addressing the problems of globalization and curriculum changes, as well as the dynamics of madrasahs in Jambi with an emphasis on social, cultural, and educational changes that take place. With an ethnographic approach, this study employs a qualitative methodology. Because it can give a detailed picture of daily routines, interpersonal relationships, and community culture in madrasahs, this approach was selected. Comprehensive interviews, document analysis, and participant observation were used to gather data. The study's findings demonstrated that proactive curriculum adaptation and sensible management techniques are essential for madrasahs to succeed in surviving and growing in the face of international competition. The parental support system and the role of teachers are the obstacles that must be addressed. To guarantee the caliber of education at madrasahs going forward, it is advised that educators undergo regular review and training
Nemzetségös nyavalya – újabban, korszerűbben: „öröklődő betegség”
Authors: Nyáry Szabó László
Published: October 2024

A nyavalya címszó alatt szerepel Bálint Sándor Szegedi szótárában a nemzetségös nyavalya (1a). Itt találtam rá nyavalyakutatás közben. De már Kálmány Lajos is említi Szeged népe című könyvében: „nemzetségös nyavalya nállu(n)k az ivás” (3). Ez a nemzetségös nyavalya részben az ivás öröklődő társadalmi hagyománya, részben a részegességre – tágabb tekintetben a(z élvezeti) szerfüggőségre – való hajlam; régi görög-latin szóval tetszelegve a toxicomania.
Electrochemical activation and characterization of carbon cloth
Authors: Ozer Tugba
Published: October 2024

Here, carbon cloth (CC), which is a disposable, inexpensive, conductive substrate, was electrochemically activated for the formation of function al groups on the electrode surface. The electrochemical activation of commercial CC was achieved in various acidic solutions such as 0.1 M H2SO4, 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M HNO3 to create functional groups on the surface of the gas diffusion layer by applying a constant 100 mA current (galvanostatic) for 10 s, 20 s, and 30 s, respectively. The electrochemical measurements were conducted using a 3-electrode system, including disposable carbon cloth as a working electrode, saturated Ag/AgCl as a reference electrode and Pt wire as a counter electrode. The modified CCs were tested via cyclic voltammetry using 5 mM Fe(CN)63−/Fe(CN)64− redox probe. Electrochemical experiment results showed that acid treatment of CC resulted in a significant increase in peak current compared to bare CC, indicating formation of functional groups on the electrode surface and improved electrical conductivity.
Evaluación de las competencias laborales desde la perspectiva de los titulados universitarios
Authors: Cortejoso Lino María , Bartolomé Muñoz de Luna Angel , Martín Gómez Sonia
Published: October 2024

El objetivo principal de esta investigación es analizar si la formación en competencias de los titulados de una universidad española facilita la empleabilidad de calidad y la satisfacción de los estudiantes.
Para ello, se realizaron un total de 1.383 entrevistas entre diciembre de 2023 y abril de 2024. Esta muestra fue evaluada mediante un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales con Smart PLS 4, permitiendo analizar la fiabilidad y validez de las relaciones entre variables causales, latentes y manifiestas, tal y como se hipotetizó inicialmente. 
Por último, el modelo confirma la estrecha relación entre la variable dependiente y las variables independientes, estableciendo el efecto directo de las competencias sobre la empleabilidad, la calidad del empleo y la satisfacción de los estudiantes.
Mirar con los ojos de otro
Authors: Iturregui-Motiloa Víctor
Published: October 2024

Este artículo consiste en un análisis del documental No me llame Ternera. Por medio de una reformulación del género de la entrevista, el film propone una reflexión ética acerca de la relación entre víctimas y victimarios del terrorismo de ETA. El análisis se complementa con una revisión de la polémica política y mediática antes de su estreno, así como una somera comparación con otros productos periodísticos de Jordi Évole. Además, se ha realizado un marco teórico en torno a la representación en los medios de comunicación de personas involucradas en delitos de sangre, ya sean sufridos o perpetrados.
In vitro antifungal activity of extracts and alkaloid compounds from Piper arboreum against dermatophytes
Authors: Lorenzetti Fabiana Brusco , Mariano Fernandez Carla Maria , Harue Endo Eliana , Makimori Regina Yasuko , Barion Romagnolo Mariza , Lancheros César Armando Contreras , Pereira Cabral Marcia Regina , Sarragiotto Maria Helena , Vataru Nakamura Celso , Ueda Nakamura Tânia , Pini Simões Ludmila , Dias Filho Benedito Prado
Published: October 2024

Piper is widely distributed in subtropical regions and species of this genus are known for their potent pharmacological activities. Piper arboreum Aubl. is a traditional medicinal plant popularly known as "pau-de-angola", "jaborandi", and chili pepper, demonstrating antifungal, trypanocidal, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities. The leaves of P. arboreum were extracted using Soxhlet and dichloromethane to obtain the extract, which was then fractionated using solvents of different polarities. Samples were analyzed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry equipped with an electrospray ionization source. Antifungal microdilution assays were performed, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy were used to assess the invasion of the pretreated nail. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of the extract and a dichloromethane fraction were, respectively, 62.5 μg/ml and 16.0 μg/ml against Trichophyton rubrum, and 125 μg/ml and 62.5 μg/ml, and 500 μg/ml and 500 μg/ml against T. mentagrophytes, and Microsporum gypseum, respectively. No growth was observed on nail fragments exposed to the extract (at concentrations > 64 µg/ml and then inoculated with spore suspension. Transmission electron microscopy revealed strong inhibition of hyphal growth and an irregular growth pattern following treatment with the extract and the dichloromethane fraction. Results demonstrated the antifungal properties of the P. arboreum extract and its dichloromethane fraction against dermatophytes, with the identification of three different alkaloid compounds. The cytotoxicity was specific towards the fungal cells, and morphological and ultrastructural analyses indicated damage to the cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane as the potential mechanism of action. The leaf material used to generate the extract can be taken from the plant without any detrimental effect thus enabling strategies to be implemented for the exploitation of this species.
Strengthening MSME Financial Reports: The Influence of Accounting Knowledge and Education, Moderated by SAK EMKM Socialization
Authors: Erlina Widayanti Djatnicka  , Dian Sulistyorini Wulandari  , Mainatul Khasanah
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the influence of Accounting Knowledge and Education on the quality of MSME financial reports, focusing on the moderating role of SAK EMKM Socialization (Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises). Using survey data collected from MSME operators, the research reveals that accounting knowledge has a strong positive relationship with financial reporting quality. Education also plays a positive but weaker role, suggesting significant potential for improvement. The study finds that the socialization of SAK EMKM significantly improves the quality of MSME financial reports but does not moderate the relationship between either accounting knowledge or education and financial report quality. These findings suggest that education and accounting knowledge are fundamental in improving MSME financial reporting practices, while SAK EMKM socialization is more effective for MSMEs with limited financial literacy. This research highlights the need for tailored training programs and socialization efforts to address the specific needs of MSMEs, ensuring that all operators, regardless of educational background, can produce high-quality financial reports in line with established standards.
Driving Individual Taxpayer Compliance: How Information Technology Elevates Tax Service Quality, Social Engagement and Education
Authors: Edi Triwibowo  , Dian Sulistyorini Wulandari  , Titi Nandarwati
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the factors influencing Individual Taxpayer Compliance in Indonesia, focusing on Tax Service Quality, Social Engagement and Education, and the moderating role of Information Technology. The findings reveal that Tax Service Quality does not significantly impact taxpayer compliance, suggesting that improvements in service quality alone may not suffice to enhance compliance levels. In contrast, Social Engagement and Education are significant factors that positively influence taxpayer compliance, indicating the effectiveness of educational initiatives and community involvement in fostering compliance behavior. Furthermore, information technology has been found to have no significant moderating effect on the relationship between tax service quality or social engagement, education, or taxpayer compliance. These results underscore the importance of prioritizing social engagement and educational strategies while recognizing that technology should be integrated as a complementary tool to improve compliance outcomes. A balanced approach combining these elements is essential for fostering a more compliant taxpayer environment in Indonesia.
Incidencia de la pandemia de la COVID-19 en las relaciones de consumo
Authors: Martorell Zulueta Purificación
Published: October 2024

El objeto del presente trabajo no es otro que el de realizar un primer análisis de la normativa publicada con ocasión de la declaración del estado de alarma provocada por la pandemia de la COVID-19 en el marco de las relaciones entre profesionales y consumidores, desde una perspectiva general, dada la existencia de otros cursos más específicos en el Plan de Formación propuesto por el Consejo General del Poder Judicial. Asimismo, se pretende la identificación de aquellos casos, situaciones y aspectos prácticos que incidirán en una futura litigiosidad, y que derivan de los actos de consumo más habituales afectados por la crisis sanitaria.
Cuestiones jurisprudenciales de actualidad sobre el delito fiscal. Especial consideración de la responsabilidad del asesor fiscal
Authors: Cuesta Aguado Paz Mercedes de la
Published: October 2024

El análisis de algunas de las recientes sentencias del Tribunal Supremo en aplicación del artículo 305.1 del Código Penal nos ha permitido reflexionar sobre la estructura típica del delito fiscal, especialmente en relación con conductas de asesoramiento fiscal y de asesoramiento que implica ejecución material de conductas enmarcadas en la trama defraudatoria, revisando no solo los pronunciamientos jurisprudenciales, sino también aquellos aspectos que permiten intuir nuevos avances en la actual dinámica innovadora en la interpretación de algunas categorías dogmáticas. En este punto, la cuestión de si se trata de un delito de dominio o de infracción de deber (y sus consecuencias) adquiere singular importancia.
Cuestiones prácticas en los procedimientos relativos al ejercicio de los derechos conciliatorios (Plan MECUIDA) y teletrabajo
Authors: Martínez Miranda María Macarena
Published: October 2024

La situación de emergencia sanitaria, derivada de la pandemia provocada por el COVID-19, ha comportado la necesidad de regulación del ejercicio de los derechos conciliatorios de los trabajadores, con objeto de posibilitar el desarrollo de la prestación laboral en condiciones compatibles con aquella. Tras la publicación del Real Decreto Ley 8/2020 (modificado por el Real Decreto Ley 15/2020), que regula el Plan MECUIDA, y del Real Decreto Ley 28/2020 sobre trabajo a distancia y teletrabajo, se hace preciso analizar las cuestiones prácticas que previsiblemente se suscitarán, así como su necesario enjuiciamiento desde la perspectiva de género, ex artículos 4 y 5 de la Ley Orgánica para la Igualdad Efectiva de Mujeres y Hombres.
¿Son nuestros juzgados y tribunales inclusivos?
Authors: Serrano Espinosa Germán María
Published: October 2024

Para hacer realidad la Guía de buenas prácticas sobre el acceso y tutela de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en sus relaciones con la Administración de Justicia, a la luz de la Convención de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas y de las Reglas de Brasilia, es imprescindible conocer si nuestras sedes judiciales son inclusivas de manera integral, analizando datos acerca de accesibilidad e instalaciones; comunicación e información y ajustes razonables. En concreto, se ha de empezar a procurar y hacer realidad el acceso a la justicia en todas sus dimensiones: accesibilidad física, en las comunicaciones y en el proceso; tutela jurisdiccional específica y equivalente (también mediación) y tutela jurisdiccional específica en derechos sociales.
La exigencia de transparencia en la contratación de productos bancarios
Authors: Trinidad Santos María Teresa
Published: October 2024

La regulación de la intervención notarial en la formalización de escrituras públicas de préstamos constituye una de las novedades de la Ley 5/2019, de 15 de marzo, y se inscribe en el esfuerzo que realiza la ley para proporcionar mecanismos que garanticen una contratación transparente. Se establece un trámite obligatorio previo de comprobación y asesoramiento específico del notario al prestatario, fiador o garante, al que se condiciona el otorgamiento de la escritura pública de préstamo.
El tratamiento jurisprudencial de la mala fe en el contrato de seguro
Authors: Menéndez Estébanez Francisco Javier
Published: October 2024

A pesar de los diversos conceptos que la Ley de Contrato de Seguro utiliza para referirse a actuaciones contrarias a la buena fe, la mala fe es equivalente al dolo civil, de forma que estas expresiones relativas a la mala fe, el dolo, la provocación intencionada y similares se refieren a un elemento intencional definido por referirse a actuaciones conscientes y voluntarias que se proyectan sobre concretos elementos obligacionales del contrato de seguro. La regla general es la inasegurabilidad del dolo; sin embargo, en el ámbito del seguro de responsabilidad civil, se produce de facto la cobertura del riesgo en protección de la víctima o perjudicado. La aplicación del principio de buena fe que impregna el contrato de seguro permite acudir a los principios generales para rechazar comportamientos fraudulentos que, a priori, no tienen encaje en los concretos supuestos normativos.
El nuevo contrato de préstamo hipotecario surgido de la Ley 5/2019
Authors: Larrosa Amante Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2024

En esta ponencia se aborda el examen del contenido imperativo en relación con la forma y el contenido del contrato de crédito inmobiliario con garantía hipotecaria, con especial referencia a las cláusulas contractuales de mayor incidencia en la litigiosidad actual en los tribunales de justicia, todo ello en relación con el contenido de la Directiva 2014/17/UE. Especialmente se examina la nueva posición del juez ante este tipo de contratos y el cambio del paradigma desde el control de abusividad al control de legalidad que deriva de las cláusulas imperativas introducidas por la Ley 5/2019.
Las pensiones y otras prestaciones periódicas de supervivencia en el sistema español de Seguridad Social
Authors: Rodríguez Iniesta Guillermo
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio analiza las pensiones y otras prestaciones periódicas de supervivencia del sistema de Seguridad Social español. Comienza revisando una cuestión previa que se considera de interés para conocer la situación actual de su marco normativo; en segundo lugar, el marco normativo actual de dichas prestaciones y las principales controversias que en torno a este se vienen produciendo; y, finalmente, se aborda su futuro más próximo y las reformas que se nos anuncian.
Derecho de la competencia. Problemas planteados en las diligencias de acceso a fuentes de prueba (II)
Authors: Fernández Alcalá María José
Published: October 2024

El 27 de mayo de 2017 entró en vigor el Real Decreto Ley 9/2017, por el que se transpuso a nuestro ordenamiento, entre otras, la Directiva 2014/104/UE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 26 de noviembre de 2014, relativa a determinadas normas por las que se rigen las acciones por daños en virtud del Derecho nacional, por infracciones del Derecho de la competencia de los Estados miembros y de la Unión Europea, introduciendo en nuestro sistema un nuevo procedimiento de acceso a las fuentes de prueba. En el último año se han comenzado a promover en los juzgados de lo mercantil solicitudes de acceso a las fuentes de prueba relacionadas con el ejercicio de las acciones de reclamación de daños formuladas como consecuencia del conocido coloquialmente como cártel de los camiones (sancionado por Decisión de la Comisión de 19 de julio de 2016, asunto AT.39824). Ello ha motivado la aparición de los primeros problemas prácticos en su tramitación, a cuyo estudio y análisis se dedica este trabajo.
Protección de datos y derechos digitales de los trabajadores
Authors: Preciado Domènech Carlos Hugo
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo trata sobre la protección de datos y los derechos digitales de los trabajadores. El trabajo consta de dos partes: la primera consiste en un análisis de los elementos básicos del marco jurídico del derecho a la protección de datos de carácter personal, con especial hincapié en las implicaciones que estos tienen en las relaciones laborales; la segunda parte trata sobre los derechos digitales de los trabajadores, en concreto el uso de dispositivos digitales, la desconexión digital, la videovigilancia y la geolocalización.
Acoso sexual y acoso sexista: algunas reflexiones en orden a su definición
Authors: Lousada Arochena José Fernando
Published: October 2024

Dado el contexto de esta intervención sobre acoso sexual (en un curso sobre incidencia del género en la jurisdicción social, y en una mesa referida al tratamiento judicial del acoso laboral, con especial referencia al derecho de la Unión Europea), mi intervención la centraré, también para no reiterar anteriores intervenciones accesibles en la base de datos del Centro de Documentación Judicial, en algunas reflexiones sobre su conceptuación que me parecen pertinentes a la vista de lo que se argumenta en la doctrina científica y judicial.
Enfermedad mental y proceso penal, o cómo convertir molinos de viento en gigantes
Authors: Lledó González Carlos Luis
Published: October 2024

Quienes, pese a realizar una conducta reputada delictiva, no pueden comprender tal ilicitud o actuar conforme a esa comprensión, no son penalmente responsables. Pero eso no significa que el derecho penal no se ocupe de ellos, pues, sobre la base de una pretendida peligrosidad, se les puede acabar imponiendo una medida de seguridad, incluso privativa de libertad, sorprendentemente proporcional al hecho de que no es responsable. Ese sistema nos abre una serie de interrogantes, como si realmente pueden ser sometidos a un juicio justo (y si es aplicable el sistema civil de apoyos o incluso el nombramiento de un defensor judicial) y qué tipo de medidas cautelares, incluida la prisión, pueden aplicarse a quien se sabe no responsable. Junto a ello, amén de una breve reflexión sobre la prueba de la enfermedad mental como eximente o atenuante, cabe acabar cuestionándose la utilidad de todo el sistema o si sería más razonable derivar la respuesta al ámbito civil y sociosanitario (al que a la postre acabará incumbiendo).
Jurisprudencia de la Sala Primera del Tribunal Supremo sobre discapacidad y la convención de Naciones Unidas
Authors: Parra Lucán María de los Ángeles
Published: October 2024

El objeto de la presente ponencia se centra en la exposición de la anterior jurisprudencia de la Sala Primera del Tribunal Supremo con el fin de poner de relieve la situación jurisprudencial antes de la reforma efectuada por la Ley 8/2021, de 2 de junio y poder valorar la ruptura o continuidad de determinadas soluciones prácticas en la intervención judicial.
Trastorno mental y medidas de apoyo civil. Novedades de la Ley 8/2021, de 2 de junio
Authors: Arsuaga Cortázar José
Published: October 2024

Trece años más tarde de la publicación en el Boletín Oficial del Estado (21 de abril de 2008) de la ratificación por España de la Convención sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad (Nueva York, 13 de diciembre de 2006), se aprueba la reforma (Ley 8/2021, de 2 de junio) de la legislación civil y procesal nacional. En la ponencia tratan de identificarse los aspectos más relevantes de reforma, no sin advertir la dificultad para trasladar los principios y reglas de la nueva legislación en el tratamiento y apoyo de los enfermos mentales. El tránsito de la tutela de autoridad al régimen de apoyos a la discapacidad; la preferencia por la autoorganización frente a la heterorregulación; la supresión de la tutela para la discapacidad y la patria potestad prorrogada o rehabilitada; la guarda de hecho, el defensor judicial y la curatela como medidas de apoyo legal o judicial junto con los poderes y mandatos preventivos, y la modificación del cauce procesal para procurar el apoyo adecuado conforman las características más sobresalientes de una reforma profunda en el derecho de la persona.