bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How Does Personality Type Moderate Intimacy of Coach-Athlete with Stress Level?
Authors: Bektiningtyas Novita , Undarwati Anna
Published: June 2024

The decline in Indonesian sports performance is considered to be due to athletes' stress in game situations. Athletes who lack mental toughness are perceived as negative and threatening stressors in a game environment. The coach-athlete relationship and personality type are likely to influence stress levels. As a result, the purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between coach-athlete closeness and stress levels in terms of personality types. This study is quantitative, with the subject of 182 athletes from Central Java. Based on the regression test calculation result, the modified R2 value is 0.694, while the Pearson correlation calculation value is 0.620. As a result, it may be stated that personality type moderates the relationship between coach-athlete closeness and stress levels. The findings demonstrate a negative relationship between coach-athlete intimacy and stress levels. That is, if the coach-athlete relationship is more intimate, the stress levels will be lower; conversely if the coach-athlete relationship is less intimate, the stress levels will be greater.
The Effect of Various Solvent in Soxhlet Extraction on The Characterictics of Basil Oil (Ocimum Americanum L.)
Authors: Dewi Luthfi Kurnia , Setyawati Siska Dwi , Pamuji Annisa Nur Fidyanti , Indrayana Syifa , Cahyani Chandrawati
Published: June 2024

Basil (Ocimum americanum L.) is a common plant in Indonesia used as the source of basil oil. Many methods to produce basil oil, such as solvent extraction using Soxhlet apparatus that called Soxhlet extraction. Determining solvent is a necessary factor in Soxhlet extraction because it affects the results of extraction in the form of quantity and quality of the essential oil produced. This shows that the selection of the type of solvent is an important factor to consider in the process of extracting basil essential oil, so this study was carried out to know the effect of solvent variations on the extraction results which were analyzed based on the yield and quality of essential oils including refractive index, specific gravity, and active compound. This research used three solvents with different polarities, ethanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane. Basil leaves were separated from their flower and stem and dried in the oven at 102°C until their water content was 15-25%. Before extraction, dried basil leaves were cut to reduce size. The ratio of material to solvent that used was 1:50. Extraction was done at boiling point of each solvent for ten cycles. The rotary evaporator was used to separate basil oil and solvent. The highest yield is accomplished by basil oil that used ethanol (2,74%) followed by ethyl acetate (0,74%) and n-hexane (0,41%). The major active compounds obtained from each solvent were linalool 38.08% (ethanol), linalool 27.11% (ethyl acetate), and methyl chavicol 39.3% (n-Hexane). Basil oil from three solvents has a refractive index and specific gravity that suit commercial basil oil.
Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Framework as Battery Electrodes
Authors: Madnasri Sutikno , Darsono Teguh , Akhlis Isa , Saputera Heru , Indreswari Meilody , Izza Lutfiana Maghfirotul , Simangunsong Maria A , Utama Lambang Setyo , Hashim Uda
Published: June 2024

Metal organic framework-derived carbons (MOFDCs) are materials with great potential and can be used as electrochemical energy storage because these have a large surface area and pore structure that can be adapted to needs. MOFs have porous crystals in which metal ions or clusters are linked by organic ligands. The purpose of this study was to determine the physical and electrochemical properties of MOF5 synthesized at different temperatures. The MOFs synthesis method which is classified as complicated can be simplified and the use of hazardous solvents can be reduced by means of partial substitution using water solvents. To prepare MOFs can be done in several ways, such as liquid phase epitaxy, supersonic cold spraying, direct gas phase preparation, and interface-assisted synthesis. MOFs have applications in optics, sensing, catalysis, adsorption, and modeling, as well as electrochemical energy storage. Potential application as an interesting electrode material to be studied through the synthesis method. In this study, MOF5 was synthesized at temperatures between 200°C-600°C. To prepare MOF5, zinc nitrate tetrahydrate and acetic acid were dissolved in DMF (N, N-dimethyl formamide). The remaining precipitate (MOF) was immersed three times in DMF and three times in chloroform for 24 hours for each immersion. In general, different MOF5 synthesis affects the microstructure, elemental content, optical properties (transmittance and absorbance), electrical properties, and electrochemical properties
Optimization of Bioethanol Production by Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation From Rind Cocoa Fruit (Theobroma Cacao L)
Authors: Karim Abd. , Permatasari Nur Umriani , Ananda St. Namira
Published: June 2024

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) production in Indonesia based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) for 2020 reached 720.66 thousand tons and continues to increase every year. Increasing cocoa production can cause cocoa waste to increase as well. Cocoa waste handling can be overcome by producing bioethanol as a way to reduce the amount of waste produced. This study aims to utilize cellulose compounds from cocoa fruit waste in the production of bioethanol through several stages, namely delignification, enzymatic hydrolysis by cellulase enzymes and the fermentation process with the help of Zymomonas mobilis bacteria. The results showed that the lignin level decreased by 19.5%, the hemicellulose level decreased by 6.87% and the cellulose level increased by 27.45%. Hydrolysis and fermentation stages were analyzed using the response surface method (RSM) to obtain optimum conditions. Cellulose can be optimally hydrolyzed using a pH buffer of 2 and a temperature of 30°C with a glucose concentration of 21,703 mg/mL. The fermentation process can be carried out at optimum conditions using a fermentation medium pH 10 with an incubation time of 168 hours. The bioethanol level was analyzed using a refractometer and gas chromatography (GC) with a yield of 8.43% (v/v).
Synthesis of Biofoam from Cassava Peel Starch, Banana Peel Starch and Chitosan as Additives
Authors: Darni Yuli , Mayanti Eva , Anandati Ghea Maulidaco , Ginting Simparmin Br. , Lismeri Lia , Nugrahini Panca , Utami Herti
Published: June 2024

Biodegradable Foam (Biofoam) material has been made for application of styrofoam substitute food packaging material from a mixture of starch with chitosan as an additive. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of molding temperature on biofoam products and to determine the effect of chitosan addition on the physical, mechanical, and biodegrability properties of biofoam made from cassava peel starch (a) and banana peel starch (b) which is close to commercial biofoam standards. The production of biofoam uses variations in molding temperature of 125, 150 and 175 °C and variations in chitosan weight with variations of 0, 1, 2 and 3 grams. The resulting biofoam product was then tested for density, water absorption, compressive strength, biodegradation and functional groups with Fourier Transform Infrared  (FTIR). Based on the results of the study, it is known that biofoam that is close to commercial standards is found in the addition of 3 gr chitosan weight with a molding temperature of 125 °C with a density value of 0.423gr/cm3, water absorption of 42.54% and compressive strength of 0.0045 Mpa. As for biodegradation, biofoam products will decompose 55.17% for 55 days in 0 g chitosan weight with a thermopressing temperature of 175 °C. The spectrum results obtained on biofoam have C-H, C-O, C-N, N-H, C=O and O-H functional groups.
Bioethanol Production from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) by Microwave-Assisted Acid Hydrolysis Pretreatment
Authors: Ma'mun Sholeh , Prasetio Muhammad Wisnu , Anugrah Aditya Rizki
Published: June 2024

The world's high consumption of fossil energy increases carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The depletion of fossil fuel sources, combined with rising CO2 emissions, has prompted intensive research into renewable energy sources. Bioethanol is an environmentally friendly energy source that has the potential to reduce reliance on gasoline. Bioethanol is produced through the fermentation of monosaccharides. The first and second generations of bioethanol are derived, respectively, from food crops, agricultural waste, and plantations, while the third generation is derived from algae. However, the third generation bioethanol research is still being conducted intensively to develop an optimal process. Macro/microalgae are low-level plants that have the potential to become raw materials for bioethanol. Arthrospira platensis, a spirulina species, is a microalgae with a high carbohydrate content. Apart from that, this type of microalgae is easy to cultivate and grow. This research aims to determine the reducing sugar content which are monosaccharides produced from acid hydrolysis using a microwave at a temperature of 100 °C for 60 – 120 minutes with 0.2 M H2SO4 as the solvent. The hydrolysate obtained was then fermented anaerobically with Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a shaking water bath. The High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) test was carried out to identify the reducing sugar groups in the hydrolysate. Moreover, the solid content of the biochar remaining from the hydrolysis process was analyzed using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). From the test results, it was found that the highest concentration of D-glucose (1.19 g/L) occurred at 90 minutes of the hydrolysis. In addition, the hydrolysis of microalgae was also carried out with 0.3 M H2SO4 solvent for 90 minutes. The hydrolysate was then fermented for 96 hours. From the distillation process, it was obtained a bioethanol yield of 2.89%.
Sürdürülebilirlik uyum raporu ilkelerinin finansal olmayan kilit performans göstergelerine etkisi
Authors: Peker Ali Aykut
Published: June 2024

Çalışmanın amacı, sürdürülebilirlik ilkeleri uyum raporu ilkelerinin finansal olmayan kilit performans göstergelerine etkisinin tespit edilmesidir. Bu amaç kapsamında, BİST sürdürülebilirlik endeksinde yer alan 75 şirket üzerinde çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Şirketlerin 2022 yılına ait sürdürülebilirlik uyum raporları, finansal raporları ve faaliyet raporları içerik analizi tekniği ile incelenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler sayısallaştırılarak SPSS paket programı ile analiz edilmiş, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda; sürdürülebilirlik uyum raporu genel ilkeler, çevresel ilkeler ve sosyal ilkeler ile finansal olmayan kilit performans göstergeleri arasında ilişkiler tespit edilmiştir. Kurumsal yönetim ilkeleri ile finansal olmayan kilit performans göstergeleri arasında bir ilişki tespit edilememiştir. İlişkisi tespit edilen çevresel, sosyal ve genel ilkelerin finansal olmayan kilit performans göstergelerini pozitif yönlü anlamlı düzeyde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
Framing is Mightier than the Sword: Detection of Episodic and Thematic Framing in News Media
Authors: Mavridis Panagiotis , Inel Oana , Wilcke Xander , Makhortykh Mykola , De Jong Markus , Mazepus Honorata , Dimitrova Antoaneta , De Vos Jesse , Bozzon Alessandro , Kuhn Tobias
Published: June 2024

Many people today watch news videos to get informed. However, news videos can frame information differently and be prone to bias that might lead to miscommunication. Bias is ubiquitous andinherent in interactions between news consumers’ groups, but framing can introduce additional bias in news communications. Citizens that interpret the news have different political orientations and, thus, understand them differently. Experts can be more capable of detecting biased or differently framed information. However, the ever-increasing amount of news videos also make it difficult for experts alone to analyze. While automated methods exist for identifying different types of bias, frame detection approaches, namely episodic and thematic framing, are scarce and focused on texts. In this work, we address the issue of scalable thematic and episodic frame detection in news videos through crowdsourcing and machine learning techniques. We design a crowdsourcing task for annotating thematic and episodic framing in videos with the help of domain experts in political and social sciences. We then use the annotations gathered from experts and crowds to investigate whether machine learning methods can scale up the annotation process by automatically labelling videos on episodic and thematic framing. Our results indicate that framing analysis is a challenging task, both for humans and machines, with high disagreement amongst experts and crowd annotators. Nevertheless, our results suggest that machine learning has potential by combining crowd and expert annotations and building upon them a classifier.
1939 metų Lietuvos Respublikos ir Turkijos Respublikos „Modus Vivendi, Prekybos ir Clearingo sutarties“ rengimas ir reikšmė jų dvišalių santykių kontekste
Authors: Rinkevičius Šarūnas
Published: June 2024

The “Modus Vivendi, Trade and Clearing Agreement” signed between the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Türkiye in 1939 is not only one of the milestones in their bilateral relations during the times of the First Lithuanian Republic; it marks the intensifying commercial relations between the states at the time, and also reflects the development of their bilateral relations during this period. The aim of the article is to analyze the context of the aforementioned agreement, explore the proces of its preparation and negotiations and assess its significance for the development of bilateral trade and relations, based on the documents that are held in three archives in the Republic of Türkiye – the Turkish Diplomatic Archive (DIAD), Turkish Republican Archive (BCA), and Turkish Ottoman Archive (BOA) – as well as the Lithuanian Central State Archive.
Jesuit Fathers Beyond the Iron Curtain: Directions and Challenges of Lithuanian Jesuit Exiles in the 20th Century
Authors: Stanevičius Ignas
Published: June 2024

The article examines the directions and challenges of the activities of Lithuanian Jesuits in exile from 1931 to 1990. The study utilizes archival Jesuit documents such as annual meeting reports, meeting protocols, correspondence, and memoirs. In 1948, with the approval of the Jesuit leadership in Rome, the Jesuits established a vice-province that brought together all the priests separated from the native Lithuanian Jesuit province. The challenges of emigration compelled the monks to adapt to the everyday life of the new world, nurture the spirit of Jesuit life, and preserve their national identity. Jesuits continued their missionary work beyond the borders of the vice-province, undertaking missions in Canada, South America, and Uruguay. The expansive geographical scope of their activities raised concerns regarding the spiritual calling of the Jesuits themselves. Simultaneously, the decrees of the Second Vatican Council had a parallel influence, prompting Jesuits to reconsider their affiliation with the order.
A New Fragment of an Old Uighur Version of the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra Preserved at the Liaoning Provincial Museum
Authors: Mao Xuan , Zhang Tieshan
Published: June 2024

This paper introduces several new fragments that were collected by Luo Zhenyu 羅振玉 (1866–1940) and subsequently acquired by the Liaoning Provincial Museum. In 1928, Luo relocated from Tianjin to Liaoning, transporting his extensive collection with him. He resided in Liaoning for 12 years until his demise, during which time his collections were integrated into the museum’s holdings. The fragment we are publishing here is one of the items. Our research indicates that the pieces assembled by museum staff are parts of two leaves. The Uighur text corresponds to a section of chapter 32 of the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra in forty chapters.
Attitudes towards dictionary use: A case study of university students studying languages for business
Authors: Fajt Balázs , Márkus Katalin P. , Bánhegyi Mátyás
Published: June 2024

Due to the spread of the communicative language teaching method language learners were often encouraged not to use a dictionary but rather infer the meaning of a word or phrase from its context. Proper dictionary use, however, is now seen as an important element of autonomous and life-long language learning. The present research used the quantitative research paradigm and a self-prepared questionnaire (n = 925) to investigate attitudes towards dictionary use in the case of university students studying languages for business. The study investigated participants' willingness to use and pay for dictionaries and their willingness to read usage guides in dictionaries. Our results show that participants typically use a dictionary if they do not know the meaning of a word or phrase, but are reluctant to buy a dictionary and are likewise unwilling to read the information guides in dictionaries. Our results also reveal that willingness to pay for dictionaries is positively influenced by willingness to use dictionaries, willingness to read usage guides in dictionaries and language learners' age.
Hemodynamics in Coronary Arteries: using Open-Source Software-Simvascular to Investigate the Hemodynamics in Coronary Arteries of the Patient-Specific Modeling
Authors: Thi Dung Nguyen , Thi Hue Pham , Thi Cam Nhung Do , Van Sang Pham
Published: June 2024

Patient-specific cardiovascular simulation is emerging as a potent tool for basic, translational, and clinical research and has established itself as a paradigm in the field of cardiovascular science. The SimVascular software package, considered a state-of-the-art open-source package, offers a comprehensive pipeline from medical imaging data segmentation to patient-specific blood flow simulation and analysis. In this study, we employ SimVascular to explore a model of coronary arteries in a young and healthy 24-year-old woman. The outcomes of the entire simulation process encompass the assessment of flow and pressure waveforms at both the outlet of the aorta and the coronary arteries, which serve as indicators of blood flow qualities within these vessels. Given the pivotal role of wall shear stress in the development of arterial plaque, SimVascular employs the finite element method to solve the governing equations of incompressible viscous fluids. This approach effectively tackles the Navier-Stokes equations along the vessel wall using meticulously constructed mesh components. Additionally, this paper delves into the issue of cardiovascular blood vessel dynamics via an analysis of wall shear stress data).
O PROCESSO HISTÓRICO DE CONSTITUIÇÃO DE POLITICAS PÚBLICAS DE FOMENTO AO PARADESPORTO ESCOLAR NO BRASIL
Authors: Silva Vinícius Tenório Moraes da , Carmo Bruno Cleiton Macedo do , Cardoso Iasmim de Oliveira , Silva Marcos Antonio Eleutério da
Published: June 2024

O paradesporto vem ganhando destaque no cenário nacional. Contudo, para que ele ganhe ainda mais espaço é necessário investir em políticas públicas que incentivem a sua prática, principalmente por crianças e adolescentes. Assim, fomentar o paradesporto no ambiente escolar, seja vinculado à aula de educação física ou a projetos de esporte e atividade física escolar pode ser um caminho fomentador para prática de esporte por pessoas com deficiência. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um levantamento histórico das políticas de incentivo ao paradesporto escolar. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter qualitativo histórico/documental. Os dados de interesse da pesquisa foram coletados nos sites oficiais do governo federal, no Diário Oficial da União e através de indicativos da literatura científica da área a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica, tendo como foco a extração de informações sobre as políticas públicas de incentivo ao paradesporto escolar entre os anos de 1972, ano da primeira participação do Brasil nas Paralimpíadas, até 2023. Os resultados demonstram que nos últimos 20 anos, o Brasil apresentou avanços relacionados a inclusão das pessoas com deficiência no âmbito esportivo, sobretudo, na criação de documentos que asseguram melhores e mais possibilidades de fomento ao paradesporto. Porém, tudo leva a crer que as políticas públicas ainda não conseguiram efetivar o acesso dos alunos com deficiência à prática esportiva nas instituições de ensino.
A MISLEADING GALLERY OF FLUID MOTION BY GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Kashefi Ali
Published: June 2024

In this technical report, we extensively investigate the accuracy of outputs from well-known generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications in response to prompts describing common fluid motion phenomena familiar to the fluid mechanics community. We examine a range of applications, including Midjourney, Dall·E, Runway ML, Microsoft Designer, Gemini, Meta AI, and Leonardo AI, introduced by prominent companies such as Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft. Our text prompts for generating images or videos include examples such as "Von Karman vortex street," "flow past an airfoil," "Kelvin-Helmholtz instability," "shock waves on a sharp-nosed supersonic body," etc. We compare the images generated by these applications with real images from laboratory experiments and numerical software. Our findings indicate that these generative AI models are not adequately trained in fluid dynamics imagery, leading to potentially misleading outputs. Beyond text-to-image/video generation, we further explore the transition from image/video to text generation using these AI tools, aiming to investigate the accuracy of their descriptions of fluid motion phenomena. This report serves as a cautionary note for educators in academic institutions, highlighting the potential for these tools to mislead students. It also aims to inform researchers at these renowned companies, encouraging them to address this issue. We conjecture that a primary reason for this shortcoming is the limited access to copyright-protected fluid motion images from scientific journals.
Modelling the ultimate pullout resistance of geogrids
Authors: Marx D. H. , Zornberg J. G.
Published: June 2024

This paper provides a review of the modelling of geogrid ultimate pullout resistance. Several analytical models were found to disregard the effect of the geogrid stiffness as well as the particle size distribution of the soil. A sensitivity analysis was done on 289 pullout tests to evaluate the significance of these omitted variables as well as other key variables contributing to pullout resistance. It was found that ultimate pullout resistance was the most sensitive to normal stress followed by geogrid length, geogrid stiffness and the friction angle of the soil. By considering geogrid geometry, stiffness and soil grading descriptors, in addition to the standard variables of length, stress and friction angle, regression models of ultimate pullout capacity improved by 15%. In addition, an alternative model to the simplified linear models of FHWA and EBGEO which maintains dimensional consistency while incorporating geogrid stiffness and non-linearity in the model, was proposed. This alternative model performed 32% better than the simplified linear models.
Simplified methods for the design of landfill double composite liners using neural network
Authors: Shi Y. , Xie H. , Chen X. , Thomas H. R.
Published: June 2024

Double composite liners (DCLs) have been widely used in landfills to protect the surrounding environment. This study aims to develop simplified empirical equations for calculating breakthrough times of DCLs based on analytical equations or experimental data. An artificial intelligence neural network called group method of data handling (GMDH)-type neural network was used to perform equation simplification. New empirical equations in polynomial formats were obtained by a layer-summation method and a series of numerical experiments based on analytical solutions for contaminant transport in double composite liners. The accuracy of empirical equations is demonstrated by comparing them with the existing solutions and numerical results. The performance of four types of DCLs were then investigated. The mean absolute percentage errors (MAPEs) for each type of DCL with different leachate heads and soil liner thicknesses were all lower than 10%. Additionally, a trend for the improvement of the GMDH equation accuracy with the increase of head loss of the upper composite liner (Δh1) was observed. The presented equations can perform well in high leachate head conditions (e.g. >5 m) where DCLs are required.
Rainfall-induced shallow flow water depths on vehicular pavements
Authors: Ogborn Simon
Published: June 2024

Twenty-five experiments of one-dimensional shallow thin-surface flow on wide carriageway pavements are investigated, undertaken as part of wider investigations to avoid aquaplaning. Analysis of their predictive equations for surface water depths are assessed, along with informative background papers. Issues regarding rainfall intensity and the macrotexture structure of pavement materials and their interrelationship are considered. Current international best-practice guidance is contrasted and observations for the practising highway engineer are provided, as well as recommendations for future research.
Karadeniz Bölgesinde Ulaşım Hizmeti Veren Hayrî Kurumlar Bağlamında Emir Süleyman Bey Vakfı ve Bakacak Derbendi
Authors: Fatsa Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Süleyman Bey, Osmanlı idaresinin tesisinden önce Karadeniz Bölgesi’nin bir kısmına hâkim olan Hacıemiroğulları Beyliği’nin son hükümdarıdır. 1397 yılında Giresun şehrinin fethi ve sonra da civar köylerin iskâna açılması sırasında, devletin görevi olan bazı hizmetlerin hallini kurduğu vakıflar aracılığıyla sağlamaya çalışmıştır. Yörede iskân edilen Çepnilerin manevi lideri Yakup Halife adına vakıflar tesis ederek, sahildeki limanlar ile Şebinkarahisar şehri arasındaki umumi yolların kontrolü, imarı ve güvenliğinin sağlanmasında da aynı yöntemi kullanmıştır. Osmanlı idaresinin tesisinden bir süre sonra ortaya çıkan Safevi tehdidi karşısında söz konusu ulaşım rotası, stratejik bakımdan önem kazanmış, bu yüzden yerel beyler ve merkezi idare tarafından da yeni vakıf gelirlerle burası tahkim edilmiştir. Öte yandan Giresun şehrinin doğusunda kritik bir noktada bulunan Gedikkaya Kalesi, Bakacak Derbendi adıyla bu ulaşım sistemi içindeki yerini almıştır. Yol boyunca dereler üzerine inşa edilen köprüler, derbent yapısı küçük garnizonlar; yolcuların ihtiyacının karşılanması için tesis edilen zaviyeler ve camiler 19. Yüzyılın sonlarına kadar bu ulaşım sistemi içinde hizmet vermeye devam etmiştir.
Tarihle Diyalog Kurmada Osmanlı Vakıflarının Yeri Ve Önemi: Mahmut Paşa Mahkemesi Para Vakıfları (1834-1914)
Authors: Özdeğer Mehtap , Gürsoy Çiğdem
Published: June 2024

Diyalog her ne kadar karşılıklı konuşarak yapılan bir eylem olsa da tarihle kurulduğunda; yazılı belgeler, günümüze ulaşan mimari eserler, kültürel normlar ve zihniyetler üzerinden de gerçekleşebilir. Özellikle geçmiş medeniyetlerin yaşantılarına nüfuz edip hakikatin soluğu belgeler arasında aranacaksa karşı tarafın dilini çözmekten başka bir yol da kalmamaktadır. Özellikle de vakıf gibi Osmanlı toplumunda sosyoekonomik açıdan oldukça önemli bir müessesenin incelenmesinde geçmişle kurulacak diyaloğun önemi bir kat daha artmaktadır. Çalışmanın ana teması birer tarihi belge olan para vakfı vakfiyelerini iktisadi anlam dışında da değerlendirmek ve tarihle diyalog kurabilecek zeminler yaratabilmektir. Çalışmada, vakfiyeler geçmiş ile günümüz arasında köprü oluşturarak bilgilerin aktarılmasını sağlayan bir iletişim aracı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Neticede anlatı mecraları olarak görüldüğünde para vakfı vakfiyelerinden; iktisadi meselelerin yanı sıra geçmişte yaşananlar, yazılı ve sözlü kültür, kentleşme ve hukuki süreçler gibi pek çok alanın takibi yapılabilmektedir.
Araç ve Çevresindeki Zaviye, Tekke ve Türbelerin Kurumsal İşleyişi
Authors: Maden Fahri
Published: June 2024

Türk idaresine XIII. yüzyılın başında kesin olarak alınan ve yoğun bir Türkmen yerleşimine sahne olan Kastamonu ilinde Araç ve çevresinde Osmanlı öncesi ve Osmanlı döneminde çok sayıda dinî ve kültürel kurum hizmet vermiştir. Araç kazasının ortaya çıkmasında özellikle kazadaki iskân ve yerleşimin gelişmesinde, dinî ve manevi hayatın canlanmasında Abdal Paşa Zaviyesi’nin doğrudan etkileri vardır. Bu zaviye bir ölçüde kazadaki yerleşim ve sosyal hayata dair faaliyetlerin çekirdeğini teşkil etmiş, kazadaki yerleşim bu zaviyenin etrafında şekillenmiştir. Hatta zaviyenin bulunduğu bölgede kurulan pazar ile tekke vakfına ait çevredeki dükkânların varlığı kazanın ekonomik canlılığının da Abdal Paşa Zaviyesi sayesinde gerçekleştiğini göstermektedir. Araç bölgesinde Candaroğulları döneminde Türk yerleşimiyle birlikte bazı imar faaliyetleri dikkat çekmektedir. Bu imar faaliyetlerinin en önemlisi kurulan tekke, zaviye, türbe ve eklentileridir. Bu yapılar vakıf kurumuyla destelenerek, her bir tekkeye arazi ve çeşitli mülkler vakfedilerek özellikle Osmanlı döneminde uygulanan iskân ve şenlendirme politikasıyla bölgede Müslüman nüfusun yerleşimi sağlanmıştır. Ayrıca bu kurumların en önemli sosyal işlevi ulaşım ve iletişim imkânlarının son derece iptidai olduğu dönemlerde barınma ve yiyecek gibi temel yaşam ihtiyaçlarını temin etmeleriydi. Bu çalışmada arşiv belgeleri ışığında Araç ve çevresindeki (Araç, Boyalı, Sırt, Mergüze ve Küre-i Hadid) Beylikler ve Osmanlı dönemlerinde tesis edilmiş tekke, zaviye ve türbelerin isimleri ve yerleri tespit edilmiş, bunların kurumsal işleyiş ve faaliyetleri ele alınmıştı.
Science for Seminaries: Measuring the Impact of Equipping Future Religious Leaders to Engage with Science
Authors: Hinman Katharine E. , Slattery John P. , Baxter Curtis , Wiseman Jenninfer J.
Published: June 2024

Faith leaders are important community guides in issues of science and society, but few have formal scientific backgrounds. The Science for Seminaries project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion program provides grants to seminaries to incorporate science engagement into the core theological education of future faith leaders. From 2014–2022, the project provided grants to 54 seminaries, which modified over 280 courses to include science topics from a variety of disciplines. A comprehensive evaluation of the project found significant positive impacts in seminaries’ engagement of scientific topics, students’ perception of science and connection with scientists, faculty engagement and networking, and project sustainability. The Science for Seminaries model is shown to be an effective and impactful approach to equip faith leaders with needed skills and resources for engaging science in their ministry contexts.
Educação a Distância no Brasil
Authors: Da Silveira Andrade Lucas
Published: June 2024

Este estudo aborda a necessidade de repensar a educação diante das transformações sociais, tecnológicas e econômicas, visando priorizar o desenvolvimento humano e a dignidade individual. Destacam-se as reflexões de Foucault sobre governamentalidade e responsabilização individual, juntamente com as análises de Benjamin e Freire sobre desumanização no contexto capitalista e a importância da educação humanista. Busca-se compreender como as abordagens pedagógicas, incluindo a Educação a Distância e sua aplicação diante de uma lógica de acesso a formação e seu uso dentro de uma lógica capitalista, podendo influenciar a formação humana
Avaliação do potencial de corantes orgânicos para produção de célula solar nanocristalina
Authors: Oliveira Renan Angrizani de , Américo-Pinheiro Juliana Heloisa Pinê , Santos Arthur Pereira dos , Silva Darllan Collins da Cunha e , Albuquerque Diego Aparecido Carvalho
Published: June 2024

Com o aumento da demanda energética mundial e a necessidade de redução das emissões dos gases de efeito estufa, é inegável a necessidade de se gerar energia de fontes limpas e renováveis. Neste sentido, se destaca a energia solar, uma fonte de energia promissora pelo fato de ser inesgotável e causar impactos ambientais reduzidos, comparados às outras fontes de energia. O presente estudo teve como objetivo confeccionar e avaliar a eficiência da Célula Solar Nanocristalina Sensibilizada por Corante (CSNS), por meio da avaliação prévia da transmitância de diferentes corantes a base de chá por meio de espectroscopia óptica. Para obtenção dos corantes foram utilizados diferentes chás, sendo mate; maçã com canela; maçã com baunilha; capim cidreira; erva doce; frutas vermelhas; e hortelã em diferentes concentrações, e posteriormente, submetida à leitura óptica em comprimentos de ondas de transmitância (400 nm a 900 nm). Foi produzida uma CSNS para avaliação da sua eficiência, que foi realizada pela relação Tensão x Corrente e Potência x Resistência. Os resultados obtidos na análise de transmitância dos corantes evidenciaram que quanto maior a concentração do corante, menor a transmitância. Dentre os chás avaliados, o de frutas vermelhas na maior concentração obteve o melhor resultado. A caracterização elétrica realizada na célula produzida com o corante a base de chá de frutas vermelhas apresentou valores de potência máxima de 8 µW para resistência de carga de 700 Ω. A técnica empregada para a análise prévia de transmitância dos corantes apresentou resultados satisfatórios ao que tange a redução de custos e rápida aplicabilidade.
Selenomethionine Supplementation Contributes to Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Markers following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
Authors: Irawan Roy Januardi , Wahyudi Heri , Rimawati Nanda , Wijayanto Adi
Published: June 2024

Background. Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) is a temporary response to intense or prolonged exercise that can cause muscle pain, inflammation, and impaired muscle function. Antioxidant supplementation is a proposed strategy to reduce EIMD symptoms by targeting reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) involved in the process. Objective. The study aimed to investigate the effect of Selenomethionine supplementation on malondialdehyde (MDA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels resulting from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage (EIMD). Materials and methods. This study used a randomized pretest-posttest control group design, involving a total of 32 male recreational students from the State University of Surabaya (Indonesian: Universitas Negeri Surabaya), (age 19.25 ± 0.76 years, body mass 63.16 ± 3.38 kg, height 167.28 ± 4.54 cm, body fat 19.60% ± 4.57%). The participants were randomly assigned to the selenomethionine group (SEM, 100 µg/day) or placebo group (PLA, corn starch 100 mg/day) for a period of 28 days (4 weeks). On days 1 (baseline) and 29, participants underwent a single bout of EIMD. Blood samples were collected 24 hours post-EIMD to measure MDA and CRP concentrations in plasma. The statistical analysis was conducted using paired sample t-test. Results. The placebo group experienced a significant increase in plasma MDA and CRP concentrations after EIMD compared with baseline values (p < 0.05). However, the SeMet group showed lower plasma MDA and CRP levels than the placebo group. Conclusions. Daily Selenomethionine supplementation for 28 days has been found to reduce oxidative stress by lowering MDA levels in the blood and to decrease inflammation by reducing CRP levels post-exercise-induced muscle damage. This indicates a lower risk of EIMD due to reduced oxidative stress and inflammation.
Pulmonary Nocardiosis in a patient with recurrent COPD exacerbations
Authors: Kelso J , Singer J , Kuzniar T
Published: June 2024

Pulmonary nocardiosis is a rare infection with a high mortality rate. We present a case of an elderly male with severe COPD treated with repeated courses of prednisone and highlight specific factors predisposing to a Nocardia infection. We review literature data and advocate for early invasive testing to direct management. We underline the role of early bronchoscopy in this select population given its safety and potential diagnostic yield.
A newly recorded genus of Noctuoidea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Xyleninae, Cosmiina) from Xizang, China
Authors: Chen Enyong , Yu Xia , Pan Zhaohui , Aidas Saldaitis , Zhou Yonghong
Published: June 2024

A new record genus for Xizang, the genus Ipimorpha Hübner, [1821] 1816, was discovered during a survey of the Lalu Wetland in Lhasa in 2021. This genus which has only two species in China including Ipimorpha retusa (Linnaeus, 1761) and Ipimorpha subtusa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), was first reported in Xizang. A detailed description of the adult morphology and external genitalia is given, together with pictures of the adults, photographs of the external genitalia, and information on their distribution in China and abroad. The specimens are preserved at the Institute of Plateau Ecology, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University.
Human_Tissue_Nuclei_Isolation_Protocol_2021_10_18 v1
Authors: Paquette Kimberly
Published: June 2024

Homebrew protocol to isolate nuclei from human frozen brain tissue.
αS PFF Uptake Protocol v1
Authors: Vermilyea Scott
Published: June 2024

This protocol details the uptake of αS PFF treatement.
Protocol for harvesting and dissociating mouse brain neurons for single cell RNA Sequencing on the 10X Genomics platform v1
Authors: Feketa Viktor , O. Gracheva Elena
Published: June 2024

Single-cell RNA sequencing has emerged as a powerful method to characterize gene expression on a single cell level. Producing useful data with this method critically relies on obtaining a suspension of dissociated cells with high concentration and viability from the tissue of interest. This protocol allows to isolate and dissociate mouse brain cellsinto a concentrated cell suspension that is compatible with the 10X Genomics library preparation and sequencing pipeline and enables capturing up to 10,000 single cells.
A Recomendação Geral N.º 24 da Convenção para a Eliminação de todas as Formas de Discriminação contra a Mulher amplia ou constrói uma interpretação aos Estados Partes?
Authors: Lisboa Andressa Felix , De Oliveira Danilo , Lamy Marcelo
Published: June 2024

Objectives: This study examines whether General Recommendation (GR) No. 24, on women's health, broadens or constructs interpretations for the State parties of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Methodology: A documentary and bibliographical research was conducted to collect data and critically review international documents and specialized literature. The results were analyzed through critical-narrative review. Results: The Convention covers women's rights, including health, and the  Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women issues general recommendations to guide its implementation by State parties. GR No. 24 expands the original recommendations, addressing issues such as sexual health, gender-based violence, and participation in decision-making. Conclusions: The political interpretation of the Convention, as advocated by Kelsen, enables the observation of the needs and political context of the State parties. GR No. 24 expands the recommendations, reflecting the need to adapt public policies to global changes and women's needs.
Submission: 03/18/24| Review: 06/02/24| Approval: 06/03/24
Caso Moradores de La Oroya contra o Peru: Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos atenta ao meio ambiente
Authors: Daroncho Leomar , Alves Sandra Mara Campos
Published: June 2024

Aspects of the decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights are discussed, in the case of Residents of La Oroya against Peru, affirming the justiciability of the right to the environment as a diffuse right and recognizing the international responsibility of Peru (State party) for omission in relation to prevention measures and the provision of information to the exposed population. This is a highly relevant precedent for the defense of the environment and human rights, opening up promising possibilities for a new and effective space for the affirmation of principles dear to Health Law and the preservation of life.
Submission: 05/09/24| Review: 05/10/24| Approval: 05/10/24
As vulnerabilidades das mulheres na hanseníase: uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Mendes Daphne Sarah Gomes Jacob , Soares Fernanda Deisy Santana , Da Silva Mycaelle Vieira , Alves Sandra Mara Campos , Montagner Maria Inez
Published: June 2024

Objective: To understand the vulnerabilities to which women with leprosy are exposed and the implications for both their health and their social, religious, political, and family life. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review. Data collection was conducted in April 2024 in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database. The descriptor used was women and leprosy. Results: In total, nineteen articles were selected. Based on the analysis conducted, it was decided to produce three thematic categories (vulnerability, body, and stigma) to classify the crucial point of the chosen articles. Conclusion: There is a need for research that can increasingly elucidate the needs of women diagnosed with or undergoing treatment for leprosy, and to consider public policies, management, and administration of the disease from primary care.
Submission: 05/20/24| Review: 05/27/24| Approval: 05/28/24
Developing and Strengthening the Role of Institutions in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence in Higher Education
Authors: Soenarto-Putri Tri Winarni , Nurdiana Nurdiana , Rolobessy Mike J. , Soputan Grace Jenny , Mulyani Wiwik Puji , Pramuwardhani-Dewi Murti , Sulistiyani Ambar Teguh , Sisparyadi Sisparyadi , Suwarjiyanto Suwarjiyanto
Published: June 2024

This study seeks to analyze or show how the formation and strengthening of an institutional-related task force on the prevention and handling (ToPH) of sexual violence in higher education in Indonesia can be helpful. The example focuses on ToPH, which was developed in accordance with Indonesia's Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (MoECRT) Regulation No. 30, 2021, and how it has been implemented. It also makes some suggestions for how it could be improved. In three public universities in the western and eastern parts of Indonesia, interviews were performed as part of this qualitative study. The study's findings are presented as suggestions for a map of institutions for the handling and prevention of sexual violence on campuses (ToPH). The study also demonstrates that ToPH requires additional assistance from all parties involved in order to develop its roles and functions and help it carry out its duties. To make these responsibilities and functions a reality, several elements are required. These include a policy that governs institutions, the duties and responsibilities of institutions, improving human resource capacity within institutions, programs of activities, finance, information systems, and a monetary and evaluation system.
Estimating the Expected Influence Capacities of Nodes in Complex Networks under the Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered Model
Authors: Şimşek Aybike
Published: June 2024

In recent years, epidemic modeling in complex networks has found many applications, including modeling of information or gossip spread in online social networks, modeling of malware spread in communication networks, and the most recent model of the COVID-19 pandemic. If the information disseminated is accurate, for example, maximizing its distribution is desirable, whereas if it is a rumor or a virus, its spread should be minimized. In this context, it is very important to identify super-spreaders that maximize or minimize propagation. Lately, studies for detecting super-spreaders have gained momentum. Most of the studies carried out aim to distinguish the influences of nodes under a specific propagation model (such as SIR) using network centrality measures and subsequently, to rank the nodes accordingly. However, in this study, we developed an algorithm that approximates the expected influence of nodes under the popular SIR model. By considering the behavior of the SIR model and only the shortest paths between nodes, the algorithm ranks the nodes according to this approximated value. Our developed algorithm is named the Expected Value Estimation (EVE). We compared the performance of EVE, using different SIR settings on real-world datasets, with that of many current well-known centrality measures. The experimental studies demonstrated that the solution quality (ranking capability) of EVE is superior to that of its competitors.
Effect of Chain-Link Fence Attachment on the Crash Performance of an H1 Containment Level Safety Barrier
Authors: Yücel Ayhan Öner
Published: June 2024

Longitudinal barriers are among the road safety equipment used to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway. These systems are designed to be lightweight for economic reasons without compromising their structural adequacy. In this study, the effect of chain-link fence on impact severity and structural performance of a longitudinal barrier was investigated through finite element (FE) analyses. An H1 containment level longitudinal barrier FE model was validated using real crash test results. After modifying the validated system to reduce its weight, crash test simulations (TB11 and TB42) were conducted on the modified system, both with and without chain-link fence attachment. The chain-link fence was placed below the rail and in traffic side of post, in a manner that had not been applied before. FE analyses found that the chain-link fence minimally altered TB11 test performance. In TB42 simulations without a chain-link fence, the vehicle climbed over the rail, resulting in test failure. However, when chain-link fence is used, same barrier contained and redirected the vehicle, leading to a successful test. It was concluded that using chain-link fences can enhance the crash performance of longitudinal barriers by limiting the barrier lateral deformation. Further detailed studies, supported by real crash tests, on the placement of fences in barriers are recommended.
Species Delimitation of Some Melanargia Species (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) in The Southeastern Anatolia Region Based On The mtCOI Gene
Authors: Bayraktutan Hikmet , Kızıldağ Sibel
Published: June 2024

Among the Palearctic species, butterflies of the genus Melanargia are known for their black and white wing patterns. The morphological character polarization of this genus is full of varying combinations of subgenus, species complex, and subspecies status. Its taxonomy is open to debate, especially in species and subspecies categories, with definitions mostly based on wing color. In recent years, cryptic species, phenotypically masked species, and species with intense intraspecific variation have been identified through the determination of lineages under the leadership of molecular systematics. The mtCOI gene, which is especially described as a species signature, is an important DNA barcode used for Lepidoptera.
In the presented study, the mtCOI gene sequence of the populations of Melanargia larissa, M.grumi, M.hylata, M.syriaca, and M.russiae species in the southeastern Anatolia region was determined for the first time. To determine the boundaries of these species, gene characterization and genetic distances were carried out according to the Kimura-2 Parameter, and putative species analyses were carried out by the ABGD method. Trees were constructed with Maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference algorithms to determine the phylogenetic relationships between species of the genus. In light of these analyses, it has been shown that the genetic distance of morphological species M. larissa, M. grumi, M.hylata, and M. syriaca is not at the species level and that M.larissa maintains its species status according to the principle of priority. In addition, the M.russiae population presented in this study forms a monophyletic clade with other populations of the same species in the phylogenetic tree, proving that this taxon is a stable species.