bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bodily Injury in the Presence of Privileged Circumstances: Provisions with Doubled Prevention?
Authors: Usacheva Alena P. ,   Legal Counsel of the Directorate for Kerch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
Published: July 2024

The article outlines the general theoretical foundations of the norms of “double prevention” of crimes against health with a privileged composition, which have not yet been reflected in criminal law science and are aimed at filling the corresponding gaps in the aspect of attributing these compositions to the norms of double prevention. The legal gap of the norms of “double prevention” of crimes against health with a privileged composition is analyzed. It is concluded that it is necessary to classify crimes against health in the presence of privileged circumstances as crimes with “double prevention”. The formulated conclusions provide an impetus for further research and development of the corresponding direction of the norms of “double prevention” in crimes against health with a privileged composition.
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Risk Indicators for Cybercrime Combating
Authors: Churikova Anna Yu. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Information Law and Digital Technologies of the Saratov State Law Academy
Published: July 2024

The digital space is increasingly being used to commit numerous cybercrimes. The need to ensure cybersecurity and organize effective counteraction to cybercrime necessitate new approaches to identifying crimes in the digital space. The article discusses the features and classification of cybercrimes that are important for organizing the fight against cybercrime. Using methods of analysis and comparative law, the author explores the possibilities and risks of using artificial intelligence and big data technologies to identify signs of cybercrime. The definition of indicators of the risk of committing cybercrime is given, and the possibilities of their use in combating cybercrime are revealed. It is concluded that the most effective way to combat cybercrime is to use the man-machine scheme with the establishment of a system of adaptive risk indicators, the definition and methods of development of which must be normatively established.
Trust in the Judiciary in the Russian Legal Culture
Authors: Napolskikh Inna M. ,   Junior Scientific Assistant of the Department of Theory of State and Law of the Kikot Moscow University
Published: July 2024

The article examines the features of the Russian legal culture that affect the credibility of the judiciary. It demonstrates how the historical features of the development of justice in Russia influenced the attitude towards the court. The general conditions of trust in justice are also highlighted, which are not related to the characteristics of the legal culture.
Issues of Implementation of the Financial Mechanism in the Russian Federation
Authors: Chelpanova Marina M. ,   Head of the Department of Administrative Law and Administrative Activities of Internal Affairs Agencies, Putrenko Andrey N. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the Law Institute of the Sevastopol State University, PhD (Law)
Published: July 2024

In order to develop and successfully implement the financial policy, the country needs financial mechanisms as elements of management and regulators of economic relations. A financial mechanism is an aggregate of methods used by the society to structure financial relations for the assurance of favorable conditions for economic and social development. The article reviews the essence of the financial mechanism, its role and special aspects of development in the market conditions, theoretical justification of approaches towards development of the financial support mechanism, the main areas of the financial policy of the state in the present-day conditions. The authors single out the main problems, the solution of which is the aim of the financial system of the state.
Doctrine as a Source of Financial Law
Authors: Eremin Sergey G. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of State and Municipal Administration of the Financial University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of an urgent topic, the analysis of sources of financial law in the Russian Federation. The author substantiates the relevance and significance of the research topic. The analysis of the scientific literature allowed us to conclude that the doctrine has become one of the sources of modern law. The author believes that the modern system of financial law is represented by sub-branches of budget and tax law. Authoritative lawyers of the Russian Federation comprehensively study certain areas of legal reality, identify patterns and can thus literally predict the future of law. To date, the active use of the historical and legal method in the study of financial law and financial legislation is not disputed by anyone. The author comes to the conclusion that the importance of financial law and its sources play a significant role in the development of financial legal relations, since without them it is impossible to effectively develop a certain state and international relations.
El camino de la heroína VI, la construcción social de nuevas narrativas Entre Barbie, Gwen Stacy, Ahsora Tano y Griselda
Authors: Stiegwardt Tomás , Los Santos Gabriel
Published: July 2024

Este ensayo busca comenzar la difícil tarea de sentar las bases de una posible formulación para la construcción de un paradigma que resulte de interés para guionistas y personas del mundo de la escritura que deseen trabajar personajes femeninos, no binarios, diferentes, únicos y diversos (aunque no solamente) para futuras historias que puedan ser convertidas en series o películas.
Feminarios de Julieta Kirkwood: análisis y creación desde la cultura lateral y la edición independiente en Chile y Argentina
Authors: Cacciuttolo Aragón Macarena
Published: July 2024

Los feminarios de Julieta Kirkwood, socióloga y cientista política, pionera en los movimientos feministas de los años ‘80 en Chile, representan una pieza fundamental en el rastreo y la promoción del saber femenino desde la perspectiva de la cultura lateral y los proyectos editoriales independientes.
Rügerinas: el legado de las mujeres precursoras en las artes gráficas, explorando nuevas narrativas
Authors: Samsing Camila Miranda
Published: July 2024

A lo largo de los años, diversas investigaciones y proyectos en el ámbito del estudio del rol y la contribución de las mujeres en las artes gráficas, han transformado y aportado a la narrativa histórica en nuestras disciplinas.
Juntas para siempre (2023), de Alice Birch. Feminismo y transgresión
Authors: Fanny Gruber Mónica Viviana
Published: July 2024

En 2023 la plataforma Amazon Prime estrenaba Juntas para siempre (Dead Ringers), miniserie creada por Alice Birch y remake del film Pacto de amor (1988), de David Cronenberg, con Rachel Weisz, encarnando a las famosas especialistas en obstetricia y fertilidad, Beverly y Elliot Mantle. Gemelas idénticas, unidas por un lazo enfermizo.
Las guardavidas heroínas
Authors: Yenni Lorena
Published: July 2024

Se propone un trabajo de investigación sobre narrativa audiovisual y sus modos de representación, explorando cómo las formas del discurso clásico y hegemónico, aunque aún influyentes, están siendo desafiadas.
El papel de las mujeres en la creación de personajes femeninos y la narrativa audiovisual contemporánea en Hollywood
Authors: Vásconez Merino Galo , Moreira Sarango Karen , Sucre Endara Arianna , Carpio Antonella
Published: July 2024

El artículo examina el papel de las mujeres en la creación de personajes femeninos en Hollywood, destacando la importancia de la perspectiva femenina en la narrativa audiovisual.
Design and science hybrid approach for material experiences: reinterpreting Napolitan tuf
Authors: Vicente Marcelo , Langella Carla , Nichilò Giovanna , Vieira de Arruda Amilton José
Published: July 2024

The paper proposes the story of an experience of research and experimentation in the field of upcycling the tuff, a natural and iconic material for the city of Naples, demonstrating how the intelligence of nature understood as an integrated system of porosity, ribbing, stratifications, colors can be used by design as a vehicle to communicate the identity of a place and its history.
Material design meta-protocols: a method for design-driven experiments in the Lab. The case of nature’s porous intelligence as a strategy for materials innovation
Authors: Migliore Enza , Verdolotti Letizia , Langella Carla , Liguori Barbara
Published: July 2024

This research explores a combination of design and materials science to develop a novel approach to materials’ porosity
Response of Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharata L.) to Varying Tillage Methods and Seaweed Bio-stimulant Application
Authors: Kumari Shivani , Tzudir Lanunola , Gohain T. , Singh A.P. , Nongmaithem D. , Yadav Rekha , Kikon Noyingthung , Dutta Manoj
Published: July 2024

Background: The study on the effect of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata L.) to varying tillage methods and seaweed bio-stimulant application was carried out at the Experimental Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SAS, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland during Kharif season of 2021-2022. Methods: The experiment was laid out in the split-plot design (SPD). The treatment consisted of three tillage practices (conventional tillage, minimum tillage and zero tillage) in the main-plots while sub-plots received two different types of seaweed-sap from species i.e. Kappaphycus alvarezii (K-Sap) and Sargassum wightii (S-Sap) with three concentrations (5, 10 and 15%) used for seed treatment followed by foliar spray at three different stages of crop growth. Result: Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the tillage practices and concentration and species of seaweed sap for maximum traits under studied. Growth attributes, yield attributes and yield was found to be significantly higher in CT as compared to MT and ZT at all crop stages. Similarly application of S-Sap upto 10% concentration resulted in significantly higher values as over K-Sap.
Taxing Mobile Money in Africa: Risk and Reward
Authors: Hearson Martin , Mader Philip , Abounabhan Mary
Published: July 2024

Mobile money is a booming industry in Africa, with potential benefits for economic development and financial inclusion. Facing strong fiscal headwinds, a growing number of African countries have introduced taxes on mobile money and other digital financial services (DFS), some of which have generated strong resistance. Critics are concerned that such taxes may attenuate the growth in DFS and disproportionately impact the lowest income households. ICTD explored the impact of different approaches to DFS taxation in Africa through its DIGITAX programme, which ran from 2020 to 2024. The DIGITAX team and a network of independent researchers conducted research in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as desk-based research with a broader geographical scope. This policy brief summarises the programme’s research findings and policy analysis.
Metafora Konseptual Buku dalam Masyarakat Indonesia
Authors: Sri Suryani Diana
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan kajian linguistik kognitif mengenai metafora konseptual buku dalam masyarakat Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali lebih dalam pemakaian metafora konseptual buku dalam masyarakat Indonesia sehingga pemahaman terkait konseptualisasi buku dapat diketahui. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan metode simak dengan teknik baca dan catat. Data didapatkan melalui unggahan dalam tagar #HariBukuNasional dan akun Literary Base di Twitter dan Instagram. Data dianalisis menggunakan teori metafora konseptual yang dikemukakan oleh Lakoff & Johnson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Indonesia menggunakan beragam metafora konseptual untuk  mengonseptualisasikan buku, seperti buku adalah kecintaan; buku adalah keluarga; buku adalah sahabat; buku adalah perjalanan; buku adalah solusi; buku adalah jendela dunia; buku adalah nutrisi; buku adalah rumah; buku adalah lautan ilmu; dan buku adalah sumber kebahagiaan. Temuan ini mencerminkan signifikansi buku dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan masyarakat Indonesia dan mengindikasikan bahwa buku memiliki konotasi positif dalam persepsi masyarakat Indonesia.
Potret Tubuh Perempuan dalam Iklan Body Lotion: Analisis Wacana Kritis Norman Fairclough
Authors: Suhartatik Suhartatik , Effendy Moh. Hafid , Putikadyanto Agus Purnomo Ahmad , Sultan Sultan
Published: July 2024

This research was motivated by the researcher's interest in uncovering the meaning behind body lotion advertisements, which the majority of women used as objects of advertising study. The aim is to describe the portrait of women's bodies in Body Lotion advertisements using Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis theory. The appearance of women in various mass media, such as print, visual and electronic media, does not fully represent an appropriate space for viewing women critically regarding their position in society, socio-economics, even in the realm of political solidarity. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to examine the language used in Body Lotion advertisements. especially those depicting portraits of women's bodies. The results of this research indicate that critical discourse analysis of women in Body Lotion advertisements places more emphasis on social analysis and institutional context of language and discourse. This can help us understand the language of Body Lotion advertising to women produced and disseminated in the context of marketing policies and the cosmetics industry which is dominated by large companies.
Application of the Team Games Tournament (TGT) Model to Improve Biology Learning Outcomes at SMAN 1 Sultan Daulat
Authors: Sariati  , Elfrida  , Rita Mahyuny Siska
Published: July 2024

One of the obstacles in the learning process at SMAN 1 Sultan Daulat is that some students have low interest in learning. This is thought to be due to the lack of variations in learning models, so that the percentage of students who achieve the KKM score is only 65%. This research aims to determine the improvement in student learning outcomes by implementing the Team Games Tournament model. This research is quantitative research. The population in this study were all class XI students of SMAN 1 Sultan Daulat, totaling 46 students. The sample used was class XI Science 1. The data collection technique for the learning outcomes test was in the form of multiple choice. The data analysis technique was carried out quantitatively, namely by hypothesis testing and N-gain testing. The results of the research show that there is an increase in student learning outcomes based on the results of hypothesis testing with tcount > ttable, namely 18.25 > 2.074 at a significance level of 5%. The increase in student learning outcomes can be seen from the average normalized N-gain result of 0.67 with the criteria for increasing learning outcomes being 67% in the medium category. Thus, the hypothesis in the research was accepted and it was concluded that there was a significant increase in student learning outcomes from implementing the Team Games Tournament model.
La retórica en una nuez: el “Villancico VII” de sor Juana
Authors: Ramírez Vidal Gerardo
Published: July 2024

En la época de sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, la retórica formaba parte del currículum escolar en la escuela media y superior. Sor Juana siguió de manera autodidacta las materias del currículum y se formó en esa disciplina, según afirma en su Respuesta a sor Filotea de la Cruz. La obra de sor Juana tiene como trasfondo los conocimientos y la aplicación de la retórica. Algunas obras, como la Respuesta, tienen manifiestamente un propósito retórico, pero sólo en el “Villancico VII” encontramos una de las mayores alabanzas que se han hecho a la retórica no sólo al hacer de la Virgen María, considerada únicamente inferior a la Santa Trinidad, la maestra por excelencia, sino al representarla como la propia encarnación de la retórica. La interpretación de esta pieza muestra que la autora concebía a la retórica como una disciplina práctica y creativa, más que teórica y especulativa. Tiene como orientación el orden del discurso y no las hoy llamadas operaciones retóricas. En este trabajo, subrayo la importancia de la retórica en el “Villancico VII” y me refiero a algunas características de ese género literario; por último, hago una descripción de las partes de esa composición, presentando en el transcurso una hipótesis sobre las fuentes de donde sor Juana obtuvo sus concepciones acerca de la retórica.
Medea conduce su coche hasta los místicos altares de Mía Gallegos
Authors: Arroyo Carvajal Yordan
Published: July 2024

En este artículo analizamos la formación de redes complejas alrededor de la figura mitológica de Medea en los procesos de escritura creativa del poema “La mujer que conduce el coche” (1983), de la autora costarricense Mía Gallegos, a partir del Fedro y la República de Platón, la Medea de Eurípides, la corriente del misticismo y textos en donde fue indispensable, en calidad de lectores, aplicar un horizonte activo. Tomamos en cuenta investigaciones de los siglos XX y XXI acerca de la tradición y recepción de la princesa de la Cólquide en diferentes literaturas y soportes, entrevistas realizadas a Mía Gallegos, algunos comentarios suyos y otros acerca de su obra y nos servimos de términos como σῆμα, multi-Medea, φάρμακον y καταφυγή para dinamizar el análisis. Como parte de los resultados, la ausencia de los hijos, Jasón y el infanticidio introducido por Eurípides y el cambio de la huida hacia Atenas por el alba, se deben, además de la variante en época y contexto, a la alegoría de Medea como purificación tras una ruptura amorosa en 1981 y su adaptación al misticismo.
ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COLLECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP-DRIVEN ACTION SPIRIT
Authors:   NIDA Business School National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Phoocharoon Palin
Published: July 2024

Designing a comprehensive theory of collective organizational engagement with entrepreneurship theory on the resource management model to achieve local development in impoverished places becomes an exciting challenge of the high potential organization. Proposing one intervention to address those concerns, which is the demand of high-growth entrepreneurship to shift the focus rather from economic growth by investing on the building infrastructure to investing on human and social capital. To achieve those challenging objectives, firms are not only focusing on economic growth but also fostering social inclusion, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability across generations. Those strategic move and actions requires the exclusive pursuit support of new paradigm of entrepreneurship spirit.
THE UTILITY OF CAFÉS IN TOWN FOCUSING ON THE TWO FUNCTIONS OF ‘THE THIRD PLACE’
Authors: Ueda Mayumi ,   Doctoral Course student, Environmental and Information Studies, Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan, Akashi Tatsuo ,   Professor, Environmental and Information Studies, Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan
Published: July 2024

This study reconsidered the function of town cafés as ‘the Third Place’ from the two perspectives of "a place for exchange" and "a place for emotional support" for city dwellers and clarified the following three points based on user’s consciousness and state of mind. In Japan, it was found that many people use cafés as a place to work alone or recover as "my place" type, and that "my place" type tends to use Chain cafés. Those who use cafés as a place for socializing in the traditional ‘Oldenburg type’ chose privately owned cafés and were found to be highly dependent on them. People who use cafés tend to have higher well-being-related indicators, especially those who use privately owned cafés, than those who use Chain ones.
Assessing the antibacterial efficacy of nano propolis concentrations on Streptococcus mutans
Authors: Putra Mohammad Gerald Athallah , Aulia Zahra Maulida , Widjiastuti Ira , Pribadi Nirawati , Cahyani Febriastuti
Published: July 2024

Background: Dental caries is a common disease among the Indonesian population, with a prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia reaching 88.8%. Streptococcus mutans is one of the types of bacteria found in caries lesions. Nano propolis has antibacterial properties that can help inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria, reducing the risk of dental caries. Objective: This study aims to determine the effective concentration of nano propolis ranging from 2.5% to 0.625%. Methods: The research evaluates various concentrations of nano propolis, and the minimum concentration that inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans is observed using the colony count method. Results: The growth of Streptococcus mutans at a concentration of 2.5% nano propolis was 0, at 1.8% it was 6, at 1.25% it was 11.4, and at 0.625% it was 42. The positive control group containing BHIB media and Streptococcus mutans bacteria showed an average colony growth of 161. Conclusion: Nano propolis at a concentration of 1.25% is effective in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Esthetic crown lengthening treatment on the maxillary anterior teeth
Authors: Wahjuningrum Dian  Agustin , Sampoerno Galih , Prasetyo Eric Priyo , Saraswati Widya , Setyabudi  , Saravanan Pravinna , Riyadi Tiara Lathifah , Ambarwati Venny Lusanda
Published: July 2024

Background: Asymmetrical smile design due to uneven gingival margin heights of the anterior upper teeth can lead to aesthetic issues and inadequate crown restorations, necessitating crown lengthening treatment. Purpose: The objective of this case report is to demonstrate the outcomes of crown lengthening to achieve improved aesthetics and symmetric gingival margin heights. Case: A 16-year-old female patient sought treatment for decayed left maxillary anterior teeth. Clinical examination revealed a non-vital tooth (tooth 21) with decay and excessively low gingival margins, along with asymmetrical gingival heights between the incisors and canines. Radiographs indicated radiolucent mass in the pulp chamber. Case Management: Crown lengthening was performed on teeth 12, 11, 21, and 22, and apexification was conducted on tooth 21 using a customized fiber post and lithium disilicate crown. Follow-up evaluations showed no complaints, well-maintained crowns, and healthy gingiva. Conclusion: Crown lengthening is feasible for anterior teeth with low gingival margins, enhancing clinical crown length to support aesthetic and final restorations in maxillary anterior teeth.
Dyeing sludge-derived biochar for efficient removal of malachite green from dyeing wastewater
Authors: Qian Wei , Deng Yili , Zhang Yongzheng , Li Yingying , Fang Yi , Li Xiaolong , Liang Jialin , Liu Hui
Published: July 2024

In light of the rapid advancement of the dyeing industry, the resultant environmental contamination from extensive dye utilization and the subsequent sludge generated by the treatment of dyeing wastewater has escalated, prompting broad apprehension. This study employed the response surface methodology to explore the iodine adsorption capacity of pyrolyzed dyeing sludge peat treated with ZnCl2 [ZnCl2 modified sludge biochar (ZSC)] as the adsorbent material for optimization of the parameters for ZSC preparation. The analysis of the variance of the response surface methods indicated that the pyrolysis temperature emerged as the most pivotal factor. The maximum adsorption capacity of malachite green (MG) by ZSC reached up to 224.0962 mg/g. Moreover, the adsorptive efficacy of ZSC on MG was evaluated under varying environmental conditions, showcasing that the optimal parameters facilitated a remarkable MG removal efficiency of 99.13%. Even after five cycles of reuse, ZSC maintained a substantial decolorization capability of 45% for MG. Characterization of ZSC through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) indicated a high specific surface area of 495.38 m2/g and the presence of reactive functional groups (–OH and C–O). The adsorption process, upon thermodynamic and kinetic evaluation, aligned more closely with the Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Mechanistic adsorption results revealed that electrostatic attraction, pore-filling, hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking interactions collectively accounted for the elevated MG removal efficacy by the ZSC. This study represents a promising approach, transforming waste into a treatment solution with the dual purpose of dye removal and resource reclamation from dyeing sludge.
Pendampingan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah Desa Borobudur Dalam Pemasaran Digital Untuk Meningkatkan Perekonomian
Authors: Astuti Marni ,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto, Zabidi Yasrin , Wahyu Utomo Bagus , Mauidzoh Uyuunul , Gunawan Gunawan , Nurdin Riani ,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto,   Institut Teknologi Dirgantara Adisutjipto
Published: July 2024

The UKM in Borobudur village are diverse, such as food, snacks, brown sugar, leather, etc. The products produced by these UKM are marketed locally through traditional markets, stalls, and kiosks located around Borobudur village. The problem is that the turnover generated by UKM is relatively small because the target market is still local. This is because the marketing strategy used is classified as classic. Market expansion can be done by implementing digital marketing. The increasing use of social media currently opens up great opportunities for business people to carry out promotions. Promotions carried out using social media and displaying interesting content are aimed at increasing tourist interest in visiting tourist areas. The results of the service carried out were able to provide an increased understanding of digital marketing implementation, were able to create digital marketing content, and had a website for product sales and promotion of the cultural potential of Borobudur Village.
Regeneration dynamics of bottomland hardwood sites following prolonged, growing-season inundation
Authors: Beane Nathan , Tomlinson William
Published: July 2024

The spring flood of the Mississippi River and backwater areas in 2019 resulted in large-scale flooding and was the longest-lasting flood event since the Great Flood of 1927. This flood event provided a rare opportunity to establish permanent plots in batture and backwater habitats to evaluate forest-stand dynamics following prolonged flooding. In this study, we evaluated postflooding conditions of forest overstory, midstory, and regeneration by establishing permanent plots at four locations subjected to varying amounts of flooding within the Mississippi River batture and the Yazoo–Mississippi Delta backwater region. Our results highlight oak regeneration success following the 2019 flood event as well as the utility and need to establish and monitor permanent plots to increase our understanding of floodplain forest dynamics in regions experiencing prolonged riverine flooding during the growing season.
The Cellular Origin of the Pulmonary Pericyte
Authors: Rottier Robbert , Sree Isabel , Boers Ruben , Boers Joachim , Tan Beatrice , Munck Anne Boerema-de , Kempen Marjon Buscop-van , IJcken Wilfred van , Schnater J. Marco , Wijnen René , Gribnau Joost
Published: July 2024

Emerging evidence suggests pericytes play a significant role in various lung diseases. However, characterizing pericytes remains challenging, impeding our understanding of their role in lung development and disease. Using single-cell RNA sequencing and DCM-time machine technology, we tracked the development of mouse pulmonary pericytes. Our study revealed the differentiation of perivascular progenitors into pericytes and vascular smooth muscle cells. Temporal analysis uncovered dynamic gene expression profiles during pericyte differentiation, highlighting pathways crucial for pulmonary vascular development. Further analysis showed intricate signaling interactions between pericyte progenitors and mature pericytes, and we validated Mcam as a bona fide pulmonary pericyte marker. These findings challenge conventional views on pericyte origin and underscore the importance of accurate pericyte identification in developmental and disease contexts. Overall, this study enhances our understanding of pulmonary pericyte ontogeny and differentiation, offering insights into their potential as therapeutic targets in pericyte-associated lung diseases.
A study on the influence of digital literacy on the participation of rural middle-aged and elderly people in digital life: Moderating Effect based on Intergenerational Support
Authors: Yang Zhang , Qiang Li , Wei Zhao
Published: July 2024

Based on the micro-survey data of 669 rural middle-aged and elderly people in Shandong Province, this paper explores the impact of digital literacy on the digital life participation of rural middle-aged and elderly people by constructing the evaluation index system of digital literacy, and further tests the moderating effect of intergenerational support on the relationship between digital literacy and digital life participation of rural middle-aged and elderly people. The study shows that the digital literacy and intergenerational support of the middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas are generally low, and the degree of digital life participation is low. Digital literacy has a significantly positive impact on the digital life participation of rural middle-aged and elderly people, and intergenerational support also has a positive impact on it, and intergenerational support has a positive moderating effect on the relationship between digital literacy and the digital life participation of rural middle-aged and elderly people. The impact of digital literacy and intergenerational support on digital life participation varies among different rural middle-aged and elderly groups. Among them, the younger the age, the higher the education level, the higher the personal income, and the occupation of the new agricultural business subject in rural middle-aged and elderly people, the greater the impact of digital literacy and intergenerational support on their digital life participation. Therefore, it puts forward some suggestions such as improving the digital education and cultivation system for the middle and old people, vigorously carrying out digital general education for the middle and old people, strengthening the intergenerational support for children, and promoting the transformation of digital life software for aging.
Plant Community Analysis in Embahasti Remnant Forest, Southern Tigray, Ethiopia
Authors: Gidey Mebrahtu Hishe
Published: July 2024

Tigray is one of the most environmentally degraded regions in Ethiopia left with remnant natural vegetation. The purpose of this study was to assess the plant communities of Embahasti remnant forest in southern Tigray, Ethiopia. Vegetation data were collected from 40 sample quadrates placed in transect lines, which were systematically laid. All vascular plant species including herbs, shrubs, lianas, and trees in each quadrat were recorded. Hierarchical cluster analysis and Canonical Correspondence analysis (CCA) performed that used for plant community analysis. Shannon-Wiener diversity Index was also computed for ecological data analysis. All the above analysis was performed using R 3.4.1 version software. A total of 74 plant species belonging 44 families were found in the study area; shrubs and trees (70.27%) species were dominant. Solanaceae, Fabaceae and Lamiaceae were the dominant families in terms of species. Three plant communities identified from the forest, namely Olea europaea subsp. Cuspidata – Juniperus procera, Myrsine africana – Erica arborea, Acacia abyssinica – Dodonea angustifolia. The highest Shannon-wiener diversity index was 3.26 while the least was 2.29 found in community one and three, respectively. Altitude, Slope, Grazing and human impacts are the factors influencing species distribution. It is, therefore, based on the results of this study, detailed ecological studies in relation to various environmental factors such as soil type and properties, ethnobotanical studies to explore indigenous knowledge on the diverse uses of plants, and sound management and monitoring as well as maintenance of biodiversity that promote sustainable use of the forest is recommended.
A Novel W-band Substrate Integrated Microstrip to Ultra-thin Cavity Filter Transition
Authors: Cao Yi , Tang Xiaohong , Liu Yong , Cai Zongqi
Published: July 2024

A novel substrate integrated microstrip to ultra-thin cavity filter transition operating in the W-band is proposed in this letter. The filter includes a conventional tapered microstrip transition structure, which guides the electromagnetic field from the microstrip line to the reduced-height dielectric-filled waveguide, and an air-filled matching cavity which is placed between the dielectric-filled waveguide and the ultra-thin cavity filter. The height of the microstrip line, dielectric-filled waveguide and the ultra-thin cavity filter are the same, enabling seamless integration within a planar radio-frequency (RF) circuit. To facilitate testing, mature finline transition structures are integrated at both ends of the microstrip line during fabrication. The simulation results of the fabricated ultra-thin cavity filter with the finline transition structure, with a passband of 91.5–96.5 GHz, has an insertion loss of less than 1.9 dB and a return loss better than − 20 dB. And the whole structure has also been measured which achieves an insertion loss better than 2.6 dB within the filter's passband, including the additional insertion loss introduced by the finline transitions.
Phenolic compounds and safety of improved and local peanut varieties grown in Burkina Faso
Authors: ZONGO Sandrine , ZONGO Souleymane , COMPAORE Clarisse S. , KONKOBO Fréderic Anderson , BARRY Poussian Raymond , ROAMBA Noëlle Edwige , BAZIE David , Dakuyo Roger , Diao Mamounata , Konaté Kiesoun , Dicko Mamoudou H.
Published: July 2024

Peanuts are a tropical crop widely cultivated throughout the world. The seed is the most important part of the peanut. Burkina Faso is the 16th largest producer of peanuts in the world. Despite its economic and nutritional potential, peanut growers are subject to aflatoxin contamination. This present study aimed to evaluate the phenolic compounds and safety of various improved and local peanut varieties. The aflatoxin contents of the different varieties were determined by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). A UV-visible spectrophotometer quantified the phenolic contents. For all samples, results showed that water content varied from 3.85 ± 0.08 to 4.21 ± 0.06%, and pH from 6.11 ± 0.02 to 6.48 ± 0.02. Toxicological results showed total aflatoxin levels ranging from 0.04 to 1.86 µg/kg. Polyphenols had the highest values in peanut extracts, ranging from 5.64 ± 1.35 to 14.94 ± 2.79 mg EAG/g. Flavonoids ranged from 1.23 ± 0.11 to 2.24 ± 0.15 mg EAQ/g and flavonols from 0.14 ± 0.09 to 0.85 ± 0.36 mg EAQ/g. Condensed tannin contents range from 0.14 ± 0.02b to 0.26 ± 0.02a mg EAG/100g and hydrolysable tannins from 0.03 ± 0 a to 0.16 ± 0.09 a mg EAT/g. TC tannins ranged from 0.14 ± 0.02 to 0.26 ± 0.02 mg EAG/100g and THs from 0.03 ± 0 a to 0.16 ± 0.09 a mg EAT/g. Peanut seeds have excellent phytonutrient potential, which is interesting when we consider the importance of these phytonutrients with their nutritional quality. They could therefore be considered foods with therapeutic potential. The low levels of aflatoxins testify to the safety of the seeds.
The biogeography of microbial N cycle guilds of the rye rhizosphere along a tillage erosion catena
Authors: Lewin Simon , Wehrhan Marc , Wende Sonja , Sommer Michael , kolb Steffen
Published: July 2024

Background Excessive fertilization and tillage erosion pose threats to food security and crop yields. A transition towards more sustainable agricultural practices may be advanced by harnessing ecosystem services provided by plant microbiomes. However, targeting microbiota at the agroecosystem scale necessitates bridging the gap to micro-scale structures of microbiomes. We hypothesized, that relevant changes of microbial N cycle guilds in the rhizosphere of rye align with a soil catena determined by tillage erosion. Aboveground patterns of crop biomass along such a catena persist in hummocky landscapes and are of practical relevance to farmers.
Results The rhizosphere of the topsoil at four typical soils in an arable field grown with rye within the Quillow catchment (NE Germany) was sampled. The soils represent a complete tillage erosion gradient from an extremely eroded Calcaric Regosol over a strongly eroded Nudiargic Luvisol to a non-eroded Calcic Luvisol and colluvial Gleyic-Colluvic Regosols. Gene abundances characteristic of microbial N cycle guilds were analysed using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Distinct growth of rye plants along the catena was correlated with the nitrogen cycle functions of the rhizosphere microbiome based on multivariate analyses. Gene ratios describing differential denitrification potential of the microbiome differed significantly between soils. The norBC gene abundance was most strongly coupled to plant productivity, which is likely due to its involvement into multiple plant microbiome interactions besides denitrification. Genes associated with DNRA and diazotrophy prevailed at eroded soils. The eroded sites showed the lowest plant productivity and soil mineral N availability. Additionally, N limitation at the eroded sites was implied by the lowered gdh to glnA ratio and its association to plant productivity compared to the depositional site.
Conclusions Thus, gradients in legacy of agricultural management such as tillage erosion capture substantial changes in rhizosphere microbiome functionality. These specific microbiome assembly patterns are a function of above ground in field-plant productivity patterns accessible by remote sensing. Thus, the interrelation of in-field crop biomass patterns and the rhizosphere microbiome opens up the opportunity to assess distribution patterns of plant microbiota functional distribution at scales relevant to agricultural production and agroecosystems functioning.
Psychometric properties of the Rapid Neurodevelopmental Assessment in detecting social- emotional problems during routine child developmental monitoring in primary healthcare
Authors: Campbell Tia , Shanley Dianne C. , Page Marjad , McDonald Theresa , Zimmer-Gembeck Melanie , Hess Megan , Watney Jodie , Hawkins Erinn
Published: July 2024

Background
The global prevalence of social-emotional problems in children and adolescents is nearly double in First Nations populations compared to non-First Nations, highlighting health inequities due to the impact of colonisation. Addressing this requires culturally responsive social-emotional screening in primary health, enhanced by a simple, psychometrically sound tool. The Rapid Neurodevelopmental Assessment, Australian Edition (RNDA:Australia), is user-friendly, incorporates child observations and parental input, and can be used by primary healthcare providers. This study evaluated the RNDA:Australia’s performance in screening social-emotional problems during routine health checks with First Nations children.
Methods
Working with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Australia, children (60% male, 92% identifying as First Nations) aged 3 to 16 years (M = 8.40, SD = 3.33) and a caregiver participated in this study as part of a health check. The convergence with, and accuracy of, children’s scores derived from single-item measures of seven social-emotional problems on the RNDA:Australia was compared to their corresponding multi-item scores from the parent-report Behavior Assessment System for Children 3rd Edition (BASC-3).
Results
Each of the single-items measures on the RNDA:Australia were significantly correlated with the corresponding multi-item construct on the BASC-3, except for anxiety. The total accuracy of the RNDA:Australia relative to the BASC-3 was 58 to 81%, with high sensitivity for four of the seven items: hyperactivity (90%), attention problems (87%), externalising problems (82%) and behaviour symptoms index (88%). Sensitivity of the remaining items ranged from 14–71% and specificity ranged from 29–88%. The measure showed an average positive predictive value of 50% and negative predictive value of 75%.
Conclusions
The single-item measures within the RNDA:Australia’s behaviour domain showed good convergent validity relative to the BASC-3. Most items had acceptable accuracy, comparable with similar screening measures. These findings further support the RNDA:Australia’s integration into First Nations’ child health checks, allowing for a rapid, holistic assessment of child development to improve health equity.
Comparison of bioelectrical impedance analysis and computed tomography for the assessment of body composition among gastric cancer patients
Authors: Lv Li , Liu Chunxian , Wu Yudan , Wen Jing , Fu Wenwen , Chen Xiaoxia
Published: July 2024

Objective To compare the accuracy of Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and Computer tomography (CT) in evaluating body composition, specifically assessing visceral fat area (VFA) and skeletal muscle index (SMI), in Chinese gastric cancer patients.Method Spearman correlation analysis was employed to evaluate the relationship between the two methods, and the Bland-Altman method was used to assess their agreement. The performance of BIA in diagnosing low muscle mass and visceral obesity was evaluated based on the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Result There was a significant positive correlation (r = 0.650) between BIA and CT methods for detecting SMI and VFA, p < 0.001;r = 0.772, p < 0.001). Bland Altman analysis revealed an average bias between the BIA and CT measurement systems of 0.920 ± 1.161 kg/m² (95% CI: -1.658-2.898 kg/m²). The average bias for the VFA measurement system was − 12.304 ± 24.973 cm² (95% CI: -61.252–36.644 cm²). The 95% limits of agreement (LOA) range for percentage deviation were − 19.837–33.702%, and for VFA it was − 90.138–57.034%. Significant differences were observed in the mean biases of SMI and VFA measurements between males and females (SMI: 1.008 ± 1.256 kg/m² vs 0.761 ± 0.954 kg/m², P = 0.036; VFA: 16.206 ± 23.807 cm² vs -5.225 ± 25.570 cm², P < 0.001). Using CT as a reference, the cutoff value for identifying low muscle mass using SMI measured by BIA was 9.754 kg/m² for males and 8.498 kg/m² for females. The critical value for identifying visceral obesity using VFA measured by BIA was 70.45 cm² (AUC = 0.895 (0.860–0.930)), AUCmen = 0.771 (0.708–0.833), AUCwomen = 0.770 (0.688–0.853).Conclusion Although a significant correlation was observed, caution should be exercised when using BIA and CT interchangeably for assessing SMI and VFA values. BIA tended to overestimate SMI and underestimate VFA, especially across different genders. This resulted in an underestimation of the prevalence of low muscle mass and an overestimation of visceral obesity.
DR-PDEE for engineered high-dimensional nonlinear stochastic systems: A physically-driven equation providing theoretical basis for data-driven approaches
Authors: Chen Jian-Bing , Sun Ting-Ting , Lyu Meng-Ze
Published: July 2024

For over half a century, the analysis, control, and optimization design of high-dimensional nonlinear stochastic dynamical systems have posed long-standing challenges in the fields of science and engineering. Emerging scientific ideas and powerful technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI), offer new opportunity for addressing this problem. Data-driven techniques and AI methods are beginning to empower the research on stochastic dynamics. However, what is the physical essence, theoretical foundation, and effective applicable spectrum of data-driven and AI-aided (DDAA) stochastic dynamics? Answering this question has become important and urgent for advancing research in stochastic dynamics more solidly and effectively. This paper will provide a perspective on answering this question from the viewpoint of system dimensionality reduction. In the DDAA framework, the dimension of observed data of the studied system, such as the dimension of the complete state variables of the system, is fundamentally unknown. Thus, it can be considered that the stochastic dynamical systems under the DDAA framework are dimension-reduced subsystems of real-world systems. Therefore, a question of interest is: To what extent can the probability information predicted by the dimension-reduced subsystem characterize the probability information of the real-world system and serve as a decision basis? The paper will discuss issues such as the dimension-reduced probability density evolution equation (DR-PDEE) satisfied by the probability density function (PDF) of path-continuous non-Markov responses in general high-dimensional systems, the dimension-reduced partial integro-differential equation satisfied by the PDF of path-discontinuous responses, and the non-exchangeability of dimension reduction and imposition of absorbing boundary conditions. These studies suggest that the DR-PDEE and the dimension-reduced partial integro-differential equation can serve as important theoretical bases for the effectiveness and applicability boundaries of the DDAA framework.
Revealing putative causal genes by establishing the causality between different lymphomas and immune cells
Authors: Lian Jingxuan , Zhang Xinghong , Chen Wenjie , Lin Zheshen , Lu Ming , Liang Rong
Published: July 2024

Background: The immune microenvironment not only plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of lymphoma but also serves as a critical determinant influencing disease progression and treatment resistance. However, there remains a dearth of comprehensive investigations exploring the causal relationship between various immune cell types and different lymphomas.
Method: In this study, we employed common bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization (MR) and linked disequilibrium score regression (LDSC) to investigate the causal relationship and genetic correlation between immune cells and various lymphomas. Additionally, we utilized the Mendelian randomization-based method of summary data-based MR (SMR), which incorporated genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) data from immune cells to identify genes associated with lymphoma. Furthermore, colocalization analysis and genetic correlation analysis were conducted for further validation of our findings.
Results: The two-sample mendelian randomization approach was employed to identify the immune cell types that exhibit a causal relationship with different lymphomas. Additionally, the genetic correlation between these immune cells and malignant lymphomas was further analyzed using the linked disequilibrium score regression method, thereby enhancing the reliability of our findings. The SMR and colocalization analyses revealed several genes associated with these immune cells, thereby providing additional support for their putative role in the pathogenesis of lymphoma.
Conclusions: Our study elucidates the intricate interplay between immune cells by employing genetic methodologies, thus offering insights for potential therapeutic targets and risk predictors in different subtypes of lymphoma treatments.