bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Growth promotion potential ofBacillusspp. isolates on two tomato (Solanum lycopersicumL.) varieties in the West region of Cameroon
Authors: Kouam Idriss Djoko , Mabah Joseline , Germain Ntsoli Pierre , Tchamani Laverdure , Yaouba Aoudou , Katte Bridget , Bitom Dieudonné
Published: March 2023

Inoculation of plants with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is an ecological approach to improve plants growth and yield. The objective of this study was to screen native PGPBs in tomato root rhizosphere and evaluate their performance in germination and growth of seedlings in the greenhouse in the western region of Cameroon. Isolates were selected based on their ability to solubilize phosphate, produce indole-3-acetic acid, and improve seed germination and seedling growth under laboratory conditions. Following this screening, eight bacteria were selected (S1, S4, S13, S14, S16, B9, B11, and B15) to assess their performance on seedling growth in greenhouse. Seeds of two tomato varieties (one improved, Raja, and the local one, Foolewouh) were used in this study. The experiment was performed in sterilized and non-sterilized soils. Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA sequence showed that these bacteria belong to the genusBacillus, includingB. thuringiensis,B. cereus,B. pacificus, andB. aerius. The bacterial performance depended on the variety and conditions of soil treatment. Isolates improved seed germination (up to 31.93%) and seeding strength (up to 78.59%)in vitro. In greenhouse, inoculation with PGPB significantly increased stem height, root length, and weight of fresh and dry stems and roots. Raja variety was more sensitive to bacteria and performed better than the Foolewouh variety. Bacterial isolates on sterilized soil allowed to better seedling growth compared to non-sterilized soil. The study showed thatB. thuringiensis(strain B9),B. pacificus(strain B11), andBacillussp. (strain B15) can be used as inoculant formulations to improve seedling growth of tomato plant.
Analysis of the metaphorical meanings of symbols in Milan Kundera’s novels
Authors: Zhao Qian
Published: March 2023

Milan Kundera is one of the most influential writers in contemporary world literature. In his novels, there are many symbolic metaphors related to numbers, dreams, and animals. Combing through the plots of Kundera’s novels, we can discover that among all the numbers, seven and twenty are used most frequently. These two numbers have rich metaphorical meanings. Besides, there are many other digital metaphors in Kundera’s novels, including 6, 4, etc. Apart from number symbols, Kundera has also inserted various kinds of dream symbols in his artistic creation. For Kundera, dreams are not just an individual’s physical and psychological activities, but also a continuation and supplement of real life. It can be concluded that dream narration is a perfect medium for the author to express his philosophical ideology. In addition, dream symbols also serve as an important medium for Kundera to demonstrate narrative skills and present important themes. In Kundera’s novels, animal symbols are integrated with the plots, revealing the personal traits of the relevant characters, and mirroring their spiritual world at the same time. Besides, Kundera also expressed his ecological ethics through the narration of animals’ death. In conclusion, the metaphorical meanings of different symbols in Kundera’s novels play an active role in highlighting the themes, revealing the inner thoughts of the characters, showing the special features of the characters, and expressing the author’s philosophical thoughts. These symbols help Kundera to break the limitations of time and space, which has become an important part of his polyphonic art. What’s more, Kundera has also tried to expand the original metaphorical meanings of these symbols to create some new poetic meanings.
How many resources can be saved by changing consumers’ automatic dishwashing behaviour?
Authors: Alt Thomas , Boivin Dorothée , Altan Mario , Kessler Arnd , Schmitz Angelika , Stamminger Rainer
Published: March 2023

Automatic dishwashers combine capital, energy, and water to provide a relevant household service, namely dishwashing. Consumer behaviour in using the automatic dishwasher influences to a great extend the environmental impact of such a device. But what simple and intuitive recommendation can be given to consumers to save energy and water while maintaining the cleaning performance? This task is investigated by modelling the resource consumption for automatic dishwashers in six European countries by considering the installed base of automatic dishwashers and recently surveyed consumer programme selection behavior. Using this model, a simulation is performed on how three simple recommendations on the programme selection would affect the overall consumption. As a result, more than 20% of the consumed energy can be saved by following these simple recommendations. To facilitate consumers’ actual adoption of the recommendations, this publication presents effective communication measures based on the science of consumer behaviour.
Identifying Texture and Friction of Asphalt Pavement Surface with Optimized Close-Range Photogrammetry Method
Authors: Chen Jun , Yuan Xiaowen , Liu Quan , Zhao Cheng , Zhou Ruoyu , Huang Jiale
Published: March 2023

An adequate pavement texture that provides sufficient brake friction is critical for drive safety. Thus, it is essential to quantify the pavement texture and friction efficiently and accurately. So far, the close-range photogrammetry (CRP) method has been manifested as a promising one. Nonetheless, related measurement parameters have not been well optimized toward its extensive promotion. For this reason, varying measurement parameters of CRP method were thoroughly discussed and optimized in this study. Additionally, the optimized CRP method was further validated using the sand patch test and X-ray computed tomography scan method. Based on this, the estimation of friction coefficients for asphalt concrete (AC-13), stone mastic asphalt (SMA-13), and open graded friction course (OGFC-13) were carried out. The results indicate the following: (1) the optimized CRP method was able to adequately feature the pavement macrotexture; (2) the mean texture depth derived from the CRP method was equivalent to the texture depth measured from sand patch method; in addition, (3) the OGFC asphalt mixture was superior to the SMA and AC asphalt mixtures in terms of the friction coefficients. The optimized CRP method could bring bright prospects for future measurements of pavement texture.
Political Orientation and Trust in the Courts
Authors: Lee Man Yee Karen , Lo Yan Lam
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the effect of political orientation on public trust in Hong Kong’s courts. In measuring institutional legitimacy, the prior literature, predominantly written in the US context, largely focuses on the police force and demographic factors. Building on previous studies of the role of procedural fairness in determining the degree of institutional trust, this article contributes to a strand of developing literature which highlights how political ideology may color one’s views of legal authorities. Based on a 2020 survey on public trust in Hong Kong’s courts, this article presents a sobering portrayal of a hitherto “most trustworthy institution” in Hong Kong’s deeply polarized and rapidly changing political environment.
The Conditional Effects of Natural Disasters on Public Approval of the President
Authors: Hur Jaeyoung , Choi Hyun Jin
Published: March 2023

Do natural disasters affect presidential approval ratings? In this study, we argue that in South Korea this relationship is conditional on regional partisan cleavages. Since partisanship induces perceptual biases among distinct social groups, we expect that (1) the president’s co-partisans will not blame their president even if the government fails to prevent or mitigate damage from natural disasters, and (2) human and economic losses from disasters, or delivery of disaster relief aid, may boost approval ratings in partisan strongholds. We test these hypotheses using South Korea’s Park Geun-hye and Moon Jae-in administrations. The results of vector auto-regressions show that regional partisanship toward the incumbent significantly influences job approval ratings in the wake of natural disasters. While public opinion in metropolitan areas was not affected by disaster losses, both presidents’ approval rose after disasters—typhoons and windstorms, in particular—struck their strongholds in the southeastern part of the country.
Antitumor T‐cell function requires CPEB4‐mediated adaptation to chronic endoplasmic reticulum stress
Authors: Fernández‐Alfara Marcos , Sibilio Annarita , Martin Judit , Tusquets Uxó Elsa , Malumbres Marina , Alcalde Victor , Chanes Verónica , Cañellas‐Socias Adrià , Palomo‐Ponce Sergio , Batlle Eduard , Méndez Raúl
Published: March 2023

Tumor growth is influenced by a complex network of interactions between multiple cell types in the tumor microenvironment (TME). These constrained conditions trigger the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response, which extensively reprograms mRNA translation. When uncontrolled over time, chronic ER stress impairs the antitumor effector function of CD8 T lymphocytes. How cells promote adaptation to chronic stress in the TME without the detrimental effects of the terminal unfolded protein response (UPR) is unknown. Here, we find that, in effector CD8 T lymphocytes, RNA‐binding protein CPEB4 constitutes a new branch of the UPR that allows cells to adapt to sustained ER stress, yet remains decoupled from the terminal UPR. ER stress, induced during CD8 T‐cell activation and effector function, triggers CPEB4 expression. CPEB4 then mediates chronic stress adaptation to maintain cellular fitness, allowing effector molecule production and cytotoxic activity. Accordingly, this branch of the UPR is required for the antitumor effector function of T lymphocytes, and its disruption in these cells exacerbates tumor growth.
Uptake‐independent killing of macrophages by extracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis aggregates
Authors: Toniolo Chiara , Dhar Neeraj , McKinney John D
Published: March 2023

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection is initiated by inhalation of bacteria into lung alveoli, where they are phagocytosed by resident macrophages. Intracellular Mtb replication induces the death of the infected macrophages and the release of bacterial aggregates. Here, we show that these aggregates can evade phagocytosis by killing macrophages in a contact‐dependent but uptake‐independent manner. We use time‐lapse fluorescence microscopy to show that contact with extracellular Mtb aggregates triggers macrophage plasma membrane perturbation, cytosolic calcium accumulation, and pyroptotic cell death. These effects depend on the Mtb ESX‐1 secretion system, however, this system alone cannot induce calcium accumulation and macrophage death in the absence of the Mtb surface‐exposed lipid phthiocerol dimycocerosate. Unexpectedly, we found that blocking ESX‐1‐mediated secretion of the EsxA/EsxB virulence factors does not eliminate the uptake‐independent killing of macrophages and that the 50‐kDa isoform of the ESX‐1‐secreted protein EspB can mediate killing in the absence of EsxA/EsxB secretion. Treatment with an ESX‐1 inhibitor reduces uptake‐independent killing of macrophages by Mtb aggregates, suggesting that novel therapies targeting this anti‐phagocytic mechanism could prevent the propagation of extracellular bacteria within the lung.
Surgical Repair of Giant Asymptomatic Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Accompanied with Chronic Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection: A Case Report
Authors: Wang Yao , Ren Rong , Li Huapeng , Li Gang , Guo Hongwei
Published: March 2023

Background: Ascending aortic aneurysm accompanied with stanford type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition. The most common presenting symptom is pain. Here, we report a very rare case of giant asymptomatic ascending aortic aneurysm accompanied with chronic stanford type A aortic dissection.
Case presentation: A 72-year-old woman was founded to have ascending aortic dilation on a routine physical examination. On admission, CTA showed an ascending aortic aneurysm accompanied with stanford type A aortic dissection, the diameter of which was approximately 10 cm. Transthoracic echocardiography showed an ascending aortic aneurysm, aortic sinus and sinus junction dilation, moderate aortic valve regurgitation, left ventricle enlargement, left ventricular wall hypertrophy, and mitral and tricuspid valve mild regurgitation. The patient underwent surgical repair in our department, was discharged, and recovered well.
Conclusion: This was a very rare case of a giant asymptomatic ascending aortic aneurysm accompanied with chronic stanford type A aortic dissection that was successfully managed by total aortic arch replacement.
Carotene Synthesis Changes of Rhodotorula Aurantiaca Indicator Yeasts in the Presence of Copper (II) Salts
Authors: Krupiei Krystyna , Kravchenko Hlib
Published: March 2023

Rhodotorula aurantiaca yeasts are ubiquitous microorganisms found in water, soil, plants, etc. Since the main requirement of an indicator organism is the wide occurrence in nature, this species can be an informative bioindicator of the ecological state of the environment. The aim was to study the influence of Cu (II) compounds on the color of carotenoid pigments intensity of two Rh. aurantiaca strains (Y-1193 and Y-1195).

Rh. aurantiaca Y-1193 strain was more susceptible to the compounds of Cu (II) than Rh. aurantiaca Y-1195. Thus, due to the action of Copper (II) chloride in a concentration of 100 mg/dm3 and Copper (II) sulfate in a concentration of 200 mg/dm3, the synthesis of pigments in Rh. aurantiaca Y-1193 was inhibited, which was 2 and 2.5 times, respectively, lower than concentrations at which the Rh. aurantiaca Y-1195 strain lost its ability to form carotenoid pigments. The most toxic effect on Rh. aurantiaca yeast was caused by the compound Cu(NO3)2. There was no cell growth at a concentration of 200 mg/dm3 of Cu2+ ions, and the concentration interval between the loss of pigments and growth retardation was also not detected. dE (the difference in the intensity of pigment accumulation of microorganisms) yielded a greater value when the difference between control and experimental yeast samples was bigger. Thus, for intensively pigmented colonies, this index varied from 7.4 to 9.6 c. u., however, for non-pigmented colonies under the influence of Copper (II) compounds, dE was in the range from 19.8 to 21.5 c. u. To confirm the effectiveness of using the scale for visual assessment of pigment accumulation for studied microorganisms, the quantitative content of carotenoids in Rh. aurantiaca Y-1193 strain was determined by spectrophotometric methods. When comparing the visual assessment of pigment accumulation in yeast and the concentration of carotenoids in cells, a strong correlation was established (r = 0.9). The dependence is statistically significant (p<0.05). Therefore, the carotenogenic culture of Rh. aurantiaca Y-1193 can be recommended for use in bioindication studies of water contamination with Cu (II) compounds. The prospect of further research is to study the influence of other compounds of the I and II hazard classes on the intensity of pigment accumulation of yeasts in the Rhodotorula genus.
The Northward Range Shifting of Agapanthiola Leucaspis Under the Climate Change
Authors: Viznovych Violetta , Zamoroka Andrew
Published: March 2023

Agapanthiola leucaspis is a steppe transpalearctic cerambycid species, widely distributed from the Pannonian lowland in Europe to the Mongolian plateau in Asia. In Ukraine, the species was previously known from the Pontic Plains and the Crimean Peninsula. However, in the last decade, a number of new localities of A. leucaspis have been discovered far outside the original range. We previously hypothesized a possible link between the northward spread of A. leucaspis and the current climate change. In this paper, we tested this hypothesis using computer simulations with GIS technologies. Our primary objective was to determine the critical value of key climatic factors that could potentially trigger the northward and montane range expansion of A. leucaspis. We collected all available data, including our own materials, scientific collections, published scientific papers, and citizen science data on the distribution of A. leucaspis in Ukraine and neighboring countries. These data were separated by the time of records before 2000 and after 2000 according to the change of the current understanding of climatic norm of 1950-2000 due to global warming. As a result, we determined the ecological valency of A. leucaspis in relation to climatic factors and built a model of its original range. Further simulations were associated with a +2.0°C change in global temperature parameters in 0.5°C increments and a 30% increase and decrease in precipitation in 10% increments. Resultantly, we found that the amount of precipitation and the seasonality of temperatures, especially in winter, are crucial factors for the observed fluctuation of A. leucaspis range. An increase in average temperatures eliminates the winter frosts which are limiting factor for the spread of A. leucaspis to the north. The decrease in average annual precipitation increases the probability of the species survival in areas where this was previously impossible. We have shown that to expand the current range of A. leucaspis, it is enough to warm the climate in the annual average by +0.5°C and reduce the amount of precipitation by 10%. A warmer and drier climate is the main abiotic factor for the expansion of A. leucaspis into higher latitudes and mountains.
Implantación y desarrollo de un Aula del Futuro en un centro educativo. Estudio del proyecto del IES Francisco Giner de los Ríos, de Alcobendas
Authors: Hilario Silva Pedro , Maestro Luengo José Alberto , Moya Carmen , Valladares Cortés María
Published: March 2023

El IES Francisco Giner de los Ríos es un centro educativo situado en Alcobendas, ciudad de la periferia próxima aMadrid, con más de cien mil habitantes. Se trata de un centro con más de cuarenta años de experiencia docente y cercade 1500 alumnos, que ofrece una amplia y diferenciada oferta educativa. El alumnado matriculado en el centro es muyheterogéneo tanto por su procedencia, hasta cuarenta nacionalidades diferentes, como por su nivel sociocultural yacadémico. Ello le otorga una gran diversidad cultural que, si bien lo enriquece como institución educativa, conllevatambién retos como instituciones nada desdeñables. Tras la concesión por parte de la Comunidad de Madrid del apoyoeconómico que implicaba su selección en la Convocatoria de Proyectos de Innovación de la Comunidad de Madrid de2018, se implementó en el centro el proyecto: “Nuevos Espacios para el Aprendizaje: El Aula del Futuro”, que recogía laexperiencia e inquietudes de un grupo de profesores del centro, que apoyados desde el equipo directivo y fuertementecomprometidos con la transformación metodológica, apostaron por iniciar un proceso de transformación de espacios,potenciación de las tecnologías digitales y asunción de las metodologías activas como instrumento para lograr un mejordesarrollo competencial del alumnado, y con el que se pretendía, tomando como modelo el proyecto europeo FutureClassroom Lab (FCL) de European Schoolnet, coordinado por el INTEF, en colaboración con las comunidadesautónomas.
Enfoque competencial y nuevas didácticas para la educación literaria
Authors: Hilario Silva Pedro
Published: March 2023

Planteada como el camino para lograr que el alumnado desarrolle unos hábitos lectores consolidados que le permitan juzgar lo que lee y valorar el modo en que esa lectura contribuye a su formación como persona, la educación literaria supuso un cambio decisivo en los presupuestos sobre los que se asentaba la formación literaria. La asunción del enfoque competencial ya iniciado con la LOE en 2006 y ahora consolidado en la LOMLOE no hace sino contribuir a reforzar muchos de los postulados sobre los que se fundamentó su implantación. En este sentido, la idea de convertir el aula en un contexto comunicativo real ha promovido modelos docentes que, inspirados en las nuevas metodologías activas, buscan potenciar planteamientos didácticos que, más allá de los presupuestos historiográficos, los esquemas comunicativos mecanicistas o los recurrentes presupuestos formalistas y filológicos dominantes, plantean dar prioridad en el terreno de la literatura a propuestas pedagógicas más participativas, indagatorias, exploratorias y creativas. A lo largo del presente trabajo indagaremos en algunos de los cambios que está suponiendo, desde el punto de vista didáctico, la instauración del concepto de competencia literaria y el modo en que esta guarda relación con el desarrollo de elementos como la escucha activa, la investigación, el trabajo cooperativo, el pensamiento crítico…; con los que, junto a la inclusión de nuevos recursos tecnológicos, se pretende potenciar no solo el aprendizaje frente a la enseñanza, sino también que el alumnado se vuelva un lector cada vez más autónomo y consciente de su propio aprendizaje.
Effects of the corona treatment of rubber tire particles on the properties of particleboards
Authors: Vilela Alan Pereira , Silva Danillo Wisky , Mendes Lourival Marin , Martins Maria Alice , Brandão Lívia Elisabeth Vasconcellos de Siqueira , Mendes Rafael Farinassi
Published: March 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of corona treatment and rubber tire particle substitution proportion on the properties of particleboard. Treatments consisted of replacing 10%, 20%, and 30% Pinus oocarpa with rubber tire particles, as well as a treatment without added rubber. Rubber particles were submitted to corona treatment. Panels were produced with a nominal density of 650 kg.m−3, a 7% urea-formaldehyde adhesive, a temperature of 200 °C, a specific pressure of 3.92 MPa, and pressing time of 8 min. Panels were evaluated to determine their physical properties, including water absorption and thickness swelling after 2 h and 24 h of water immersion (TS2h and TS24h), and for mechanical properties including internal bond strength (IB), modulus of rupture (MOR), and modulus of elasticity (MOE) in static bending. Using a 30% rubber tire particle substitution proportion significantly improved the TS24h and non-return rate in thickness (NRRT) of the panels. However, rubber addition significantly decreased the mechanical properties, and only panels with up to 10% rubber met the minimum requirements of the EN 312 (2003) standard for MOR, MOE, and IB in panels for internal use (including furniture).
Starch nanocomposites reinforced with TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils derived from bamboo holocellulose
Authors: Pitiphatharaworachot Sasiprapa , Chitbanyong Korawit , Sungkaew Sarawood , Pisutpiched Sawitree , Khantayanuwong Somwang , Puangsin Buapan
Published: March 2023

Bamboo holocellulose was oxidized by 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO) in water at pH 10 with an addition of 7.5 mmol g-1 of NaClO for 2 h. After oxidation, the weight recovery ratio of TEMPO-oxidized bamboo holocellulose (TOBH) was 73% with a carboxylate content of 0.65 mmol g-1. The water-insoluble TOBH was converted to an aqueous dispersion of bamboo TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOBCN) through mechanical defibrillation and centrifugation, with the nanofibrillation yield of around 90%. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicated that the widths of TOBCN were estimated to be between 3 and 4 nm and lengths of several micrometers. The TOBCN dispersions had high light-transparencies of 99% at a wavelength of 600 nm. These nanofibrils were used as reinforcing nanoparticles in thermoplastic starch (TPS) films. The TOBCN dispersions were added in dosages of 0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.5 wt%. Glycerol was used as a plasticizer. Nanocomposite films were prepared through a solution casting process. The TOBCN/TPS nanocomposite films exhibited high optical transparencies and their tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation around failure, and work to cause a fracture increased, compared to the TPS films without TOBCN. The presence of TOBCNs, at 1.5 wt%, improved moisture resistance.
Anfibios y reptiles del departamento de Ica con comentarios sobre su distribución
Authors: Mendoza Alejandro , Pérez José , Alvarado Ernesto , Barrera Diego , Castillo Ernesto , Fernández Maura , Milla Jordan , Olivera Diego , Ramírez César , Santa Cruz Roy , Salazar Esther , Torres-Ccasani Grecia , Aguilar-Puntriano César
Published: March 2023

En este trabajo se presenta el listado actualizado de anfibios y reptiles de Ica, las especies son comentadas, acompañadas de mapas de distribución y claves de identificación para reptiles y anfibios. Se recopiló información de registros en colecciones científicas, artículos científicos, informes de agencias gubernamentales de vida silvestre y bases de datos taxonómicas especializadas. Adicionalmente, entre los años 2019 y 2020 se realizaron evaluaciones de campo en zonas con vacíos de información. Se encontraron un total de 22 especies (anfibios 3 y reptiles 19). Los nuevos registros de reptiles para Ica incluyen la lagartija Liolaemus evaristoi y la serpiente Incaspis tachymenoides en la provincia de Chincha a 4200 y 3200 m de altitud respectivamente, la lagartija Stenocercus ornatissimus y la serpiente ciega Epictia tesselata en la provincia de Pisco a 3500 y 2800 m respectivamente. Los nuevos registros de anfibios incluyen a Pleurodema marmoratum en la provincia de Chincha (3900 m) y Telmatobius rimac en las provincias de Chincha y Palpa a 3900 y 2350 m respectivamente. La mayor riqueza y endemismos locales se encontraron en el desierto costero, mientras que, las ampliaciones de distribución y endemismos regionales se registraron en la vertiente occidental de los Andes. También, se observa que las familias Leptotyphlopidae y Viperidae, y los géneros Dicrodon, Stenocercus y Oxyrophus terminan su distribución en la vertiente occidental y la zona costera de los departamentos de Ica y Arequipa sin representantes en el extremo sur del Perú y norte de Chile.
Primer registro formal del quitón incubador Calloplax vivipara (Polyplacophora, Callistoplacidae) en Perú
Authors: Cardoso Franz , Vargas Miguel
Published: March 2023

Calloplax vivipara (Plate, 1899) se registra formalmente por primera vez en el litoral sur peruano. Cuatro ejemplares fueron encontrados en el intermareal pedregoso debajo de bloques de piedras en Islay, Arequipa, en diciembre de 2013 y octubre de 2019. Una hembra de 9.2 mm de longitud del cuerpo colectada en la primavera del 2013 presentó seis juveniles en la parte externa de la zona de inserción de los ctenidios en el surco paleal, constituyendo el primer caso de un quitón incubador en Perú.
Entrepreneurial Marketing Impact Score on MSME Performances Through Its Dimension
Authors: Putri Mediany Kriseka , Putri Andriani Natasha
Published: March 2023

The presence of the entrepreneurial marketing concept is considered capable of overcoming marketing problems in MSMEs. This study aims to determine the specific magnitude of the influence score given by each entrepreneurial marketing dimension to MSMEs in Bengkulu City. This study focuses on culinary MSMEs that are the mainstay sector of the region. The effective and relative contribution has been used to measure the influence score of its dimension on performance and 183 questionnaires are distributed to the owners of MSMEs in Bengkulu City. The results show that the dimension of resource leverage most dominantly affects business performance. Meanwhile, calculated risk-taking has a minor effect. Essentially, culinary MSME business actors in Bengkulu City must improve their ability to effectively predict the problem in the future that can be done by joining risk management certification or webinar.JEL Classification: L25, L26, L66How to Cite:Putri, M. K., & Putri, A. N. (2023). Entrepreneurial Marketing Impact Score on MSME Performance Through Its Dimension. Etikonomi, 22(1), 79–92. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v22i1.25617.
How Effective are Policy Interventions Against the COVID-19 Infection Rates?
Authors: Tang Chor Foon , Tan Bee Wah
Published: March 2023

Studies on the COVID-19 pandemic are more likely to concentrate on the effects of the virus while ignoring its time-series characteristics, particularly its stationarity characteristics. Thus, this study attempts to investigate the effectiveness of policy interventions against COVID-19 by determining the permanent or transitory effects in 5 major regions and the ten most infected countries. Using the endogenous multiple breaks unit root tests introduced by Kapetanios (2005), the findings indicate that only the impacts of shocks to COVID-19 infection rates in France are likely to be permanent. However, the transitory effect is found in Brazil, Germany, Iran, Italy, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The country where the shock has a permanent impact is suitable for policy interventions, including lockdowns, social isolation, and local isolation. While herd immunity, which protects the entire population against COVID-19, is better ideal for application in countries that experience shocks with a transitory effect.JEL Classification: C1, I15, I18How to Cite:Tang, C.F., & Tan, B.W. (2023). How Effective are Policy Interventions Against the COVID-19 Infection Rates? Etikonomi, 22(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v22i1.28486.
The Influence of Halal Lifestyle on Career Women in Indonesia
Authors: Salsabila Annisa Yaumil , Ihsan Dwi Nur'aini
Published: March 2023

The halal industry is experiencing rapid development, one of which is the increasing demand for halal products. Studying the halal lifestyle for career women is interesting because of the growing development of Muslim fashion and halal cosmetics. The originality of this research lies in a comprehensive study of the halal lifestyle in career women. This study aimed to determine the effect of religiosity, knowledge, awareness, and social environment on the halal lifestyle of career women in Jakarta Province. The respondents were 250 Muslim career women. The method of this research used the SEM-PLS method. The results of this research indicated that the variables of religiosity, awareness, and social environment significantly affect the halal lifestyle. Meanwhile, the knowledge variable does not affect the halal lifestyle. This research implies that halal industry producers must increase intense outreach and education to the public, especially among career women.JEL Classification: E31, F31, C22How to Cite:Salsabila, A. Y., & Ihsan, D. N. (2023). The Influence of Halal Lifestyle on Career Women in Indonesia. Etikonomi, 22(1), 197–212. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v22i1.30605.
Implementing Social Risk Screening and Referral to Resources in the NICU
Authors: Cordova-Ramos Erika G. , Jain Chandni , Torrice Vanessa , McGean Maggie , Buitron de la Vega Pablo , Burke Judith , Stickney Donna , Vinci Robert J. , Drainoni Mari-Lynn , Parker Margaret G.
Published: March 2023

OBJECTIVE

Social risk screening is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but this practice is underutilized in NICUs. To address this gap in social care, we aimed to increase rates of: (1) systematic social risk screening and (2) connection with community resources, each to ≥50% over a 14-month period.

METHODS

We conducted a quality improvement initiative from November 2020 to January 2022. We adapted a screening tool and used Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to integrate screening and referral to resources into clinical workflow. Primary outcome measures included the percentage of (1) families screened and (2) connection with resources. We examined screening by maternal race/ethnicity and primary language. Process measures were (1) time from admission to screening and (2) percentage of referrals provided to families reporting unmet needs and requesting assistance. We used statistical process control to assess change over time and χ2 tests to compare screening by race/ethnicity and language.

RESULTS

The rates of systematic screening increased from 0% to 49%. Among 103 families screened, 84% had ≥1, and 64% had ≥2 unmet needs, with a total of 221 needs reported. Education, employment, transportation, and food were the most common needs. Screening rates did not vary by race/ethnicity or language. Among families requesting assistance, 98% received referrals. The iterative improvement of a written resource guide and community partnerships led to increased rates of connection with resources from 21% to 52%.

CONCLUSION

Leveraging existing staff, our social risk screening and referral intervention built the capacity to address the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ВИГОТОВЛЕННЯ РУКАВІВ СТИКУВАННЯ СИСТЕМИ ТЕРМОСТАТУВАННЯ КОСМІЧНОЇ РАКЕТИ «ЦИКЛОН-4»
Authors: Khorolskyi M. , Bigun S.
Published: March 2023

Розглянуті особливості виготовлення гумових гофрованих рукавів для вузлів стикування системи термостатування космічних ракет. Ці особливості пов’язані із властивостями гуми як конструкційного матеріалу і особливостями технології виготовлення великогабаритних гумотехнічних виробів, до яких відносяться зазначені гумові рукави,  формовим способом. Оскільки технологія і спосіб їх виготовлення нерозривно пов’язані з конструкцією технологічного оснащення, розглянуто принципово новий підхід при виготовленні гумових рукавів високої якості декількох типорозмірів одного діаметра  різної довжиии в одній прес-формі з можливістю її переналагоджування. Новий підхід полягає в тому, що в прес-формі для виготовлення відповідного гумового рукава в верхній і нижній плитах з внутрішньої сторони вздовж осі попарно симетрично установлюють змінні секційні сегменти, а на суцільну частину розбірного стрижня установлюють змінні діаметральні вкладиші, з допомогою яких забезпечується формоутворення гумового гофрованого рукава відповідних розмірів одного діаметра. При цьому центри поверхонь виступів і западин вкладишів повинні співпадати в площині з відповідними центрами поверхонь западин і виступів змінних секційних сегментів у нижній та верхній плитах прес-форми. Геометричні розміри змінних секційних сегментів та діаметральних вкладишів залежить від геометричних розмірів кожного рукава і кількості гофр на ньому в межах одного діаметра. Це дає можливість мінімізувати витрати на виготовлення та ремонт технологічного оснащення за рахунок зменшення його кількості та підвищити ремонтопридатність технологічного оснащення і його якість за рахунок підвищення технологічності виготовлення і ремонту деталей прес-форми, що забезпечують формоутворення гумового гофрованого рукава для вузлів стикування системи термостатування. На спосіб виготовлення рукавів стикування трубопроводу системи термостатування отримано патент на корисну модель від 27.07.2020 року №143346. Показана можливість підвищення продуктивності праці з виготовлення гумових гофрованих рукавів для системи термостатування за рахунок виготовлення другого взаємозамінного стрижня і його підготовки до експлуатації в процесі здійснення технологічного процесу.
Inicio / Archivos / Vol. 14 Núm. 1 (2023): Enero - Abril / Artículos de Investigación Factores asociados al cribado de Diabetes Mellitus en población Peruana ¿problema para la salud pública?
Authors:   Universidad Ricardo Palma, Trujillo-Minaya Fiorella , Vera-Ponce Víctor Juan , Torres-Malca Jenny Raquel , Zuzunaga-Montoya Fiorella E. , Guerra Valencia Jamee , De La Cruz-Vargas Jhony A. , Cruz-Ausejo Liliana
Published: March 2023

Introducción: La Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 es una enfermedad que representa un reto para la salud pública por su tendencia al crecimiento e impacto sobre todo en países en desarrollo. Objetivo: determinar los factores asociados a la no realización del cribado de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 según la encuesta demográfica y de salud familiar del año 2020 (ENDES-2020). Materiales y métodos: Estudio analítico transversal secundario de la ENDES-2020. Resultados: Las variables que mostraron asociación estadísticamente significativa para cribado de DM2 fueron: sexo masculino (PR=1,06, IC95% 1,02–1,10; p<0,001), edad entre 30 a 59 años (0,92; IC95% 0,89–0,95; p<0,001) y 60 años a más (PR=0,72; IC95% 0,65–0,79; p<0,001), educación primaria (PR=0,94, IC 95% 0,92 - 0,99; p<0,020), secundaria (PR=0,93; IC 95% 0,88–0,97; p=0,008) y superior (PR=0,86, IC 95% 0,85–0,94; p<0,001), ser pobre (PR=0,96, IC95% 0,92–0,99; p=0,016), medio (PR=0,93; IC95% 0,88 – 0,96; p=0,001), rico (PR=0,89; IC95% 0,84 – 0,94; p<0,001), muy rico (PR=0,81; IC95% 0,75–0,86; p<0,001), e hipertensión (PR=0,91; IC 95% 0,867–0,969; p=0,002). Discusión: El sexo masculino fue el único factor asociado a la no realización del cribado de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, mientras que, pertenecer a un grupo de edad mayor, tener hipertensión arterial, mayor nivel educativo y socioeconómico aumentó la posibilidad de realizarlo. Conclusión: Es imprescindible reforzar las estrategias de cribado en el primer nivel de atención, mediante la implementación de medidas de prevención.
Ludwik, Otton, Henryk i „Dziecko śniegu”. Literatura dworska i kultura duchowieństwa w literaturze wczesnego średniowiecza
Authors:   Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Schiewer Hans-Jochen
Published: March 2023

In this article, the author presents literary considerations on the 11th-century poem “Snow Child” from the “Cambridge Songs” (Carmina Cantabrigiensia) collection as an important element of courtly literature and clergy culture in the early Middle Ages.
Pouczenia moralne Jana Amosa Komenskiego dla mieszkańców Leszna w dziele Zpráva kratičká o morním nakažení (1632)
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Koczur-Lejk Klaudia , Siemianowski Jordan ,   Uniwersytet Szczeciński
Published: March 2023

The article presents the recommendations of Jan Amos Komenský, with special emphasis placed on moral teachings for the residents of Leszno during an epidemic in 1631, included in his work Zprávakratičká o mornímnakažení, published in 1632.
Jaroslav Bidlo and Milada Paulová: On the Institutionalisation of Czech Historical Slavonic Studies in the First Half of the Twentieth Century
Authors:   Univerzita Karlova, Ďurčanský Marek , Brádlerová Daniela ,   Univerzita Karlova
Published: March 2023

This study follows the academic careers of Jaroslav Bidlo and Milada Paulová, focusing on their organisational activities in the realm of historical Slavonic studies. Both were professors of general history, specialising in the history of Eastern Europe and the Balkan Peninsula at the Faculty of Philosophy (Charles University, Prague). Their names are thus tied to the development of Czech historical Slavonic studies since their beginnings in late 19th and early 20thcenturies until the 1960s.
Tránsito de San José: una iconografía divergente
Authors:   ENAH – Escuela Nacional de Antropología e Historia – México, Solorio Jorge Luis Merlo
Published: March 2023

Apart from disrespectful and malicious descriptions of St Joseph and his numerous iconographical representations, one must notice that curious phenomena have appeared in the cult and effigies of the Saint in New Spain. These can be found in painting in the form of certain iconographical concepts with double meaning: on the one hand, an important aspect of glorification of St Joseph as Jesus’s father, guard and nurturer, and on the other – emphasis on his other features, which provided an unusual person, almost perfect member of society of New Spain. The article presents the influence of St Joseph reassessment in the Creole context on various types of traditional motifs in the canon of art. At the same time, based on the analysis of a small collection of selected representations, one may see how the iconography of St Joseph’s death is shaped in this perspective.
¿El rostro del Che – sacrum commercium?
Authors:   Departamento de Historia del Arte Facultad de Filosofía e Historia, Universidad de Łódź, Cichoń Krzysztof
Published: March 2023

The article attempts to specify elements contributing to exceptional popularity of Che Guevara. Che in culture should be analysed through the combination of four orders determined by: a religion, biological factors influencing aesthetic assessment (perception of attractiveness), an economic order of production and consumption, an ideology understood in an utilitarian way. Due to the number of representations and a clearly polarised form, Che’s iconography is good material for research on irrational elements of human communication. Perceiving Che as a rioter role-model, not as a clerk-official of the revolution who implemented – out of necessity – a “new, revolutionary” order, was the reason for representing him in a sacral convention. Che’s face, his appearance combines “romantic” attractiveness with attractiveness increasing the supply and benefit of a stereotype. Drawing attention to decorated goods, he seems to be the equivalent of an erroneously forgotten notion of sacrum commercium.
Frequencies of application and dilution of nutrient solution in hydroponic cultivation of arugula
Authors: Santos Jenyffer da Silva Gomes , Silva Alexsandro Oliveira da , Lacerda Claudivan Feitosa de , Costa Raimundo Nonato Távora , Silva Geronimo Ferreira da , Putti Fernando Ferrari
Published: March 2023

Nutrient solution formulation such as irrigation frequency is fundamental for the success of hydroponic cultivation, since the absorption of nutrients from the nutrient solution is a selective and dynamic process, in which the relative proportion between nutrients in the solution stands out. Thus, the present experiment was conducted to evaluate the production and development of arugula in hydroponic cultivation subjected to different dilutions and frequencies of application of the nutrient solution. The experiments were carried out in a randomized blocks design, with four replicates. A split-plot scheme in a 5 x 2 factorial arrangement was used, which consisted of five dilutions based on the electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution (ECsol: 2.00 (control), 1.81, 1.62, 1.40, and 1.30 dS m-1, corresponding to 100, 90, 80, 70, and 65% concentrations, respectively)  and two application frequencies (variable and fixed), totaling 40 experimental plots, in three production cycles. Shoot fresh mass, shoot dry mass, leaf area, leaf area index, number of leaves, plant height, relative chlorophyll index and macronutrients were analyzed. Regarding shoot fresh mass, there was an increase with the concentration of the nutrient solution, reaching a maximum of 15.52 and 8.40 g plant-1, with nutrient solution was of 1.77 dS m-1 (first cycle) and 1.88 dS m-1 (second cycle). Using only 90% of the recommended nutrient solution is the most appropriate from the commercial point of view, as it led to maximum potential in relation to production, using a smaller number of inputs.
Life Years Lost in Children with Kidney Failure: A Binational Cohort Study with Multistate Probabilities of Death and Life Expectancy
Authors: Wyld Melanie L. , De La Mata Nicole L. , Hedley James , Kim Siah , Kelly Patrick J. , Webster Angela C.
Published: March 2023

Significance Statement

In children with kidney failure, little is known about their treatment trajectories or the effects of kidney failure on lifetime survival and years of life lost, which are arguably more relevant measures for children. In this population-based cohort study of 2013 children who developed kidney failure in Australia and New Zealand, most children were either transplanted after initiating dialysis (74%) or had a preemptive kidney transplant (14%). Life expectancy increased with older age at kidney failure, but more life years were spent on dialysis than with a functioning transplant. The expected (compared with the general population) number of life years lost ranged from 16 to 32 years, with female patients and those who developed kidney failure at a younger age experiencing the greatest loss of life years.

Background

Of the consequences of kidney failure in childhood, those rated as most important by children and their caregivers are its effects on long-term survival. From a life course perspective, little is known about the experience of kidney failure treatment or long-term survival.

Methods

To determine expected years of life lost (YLL) and treatment trajectory for kidney failure in childhood, we conducted a population-based cohort study of all children aged 18 years or younger with treated kidney failure in Australia (1980–2019) and New Zealand (1988–2019).We used patient data from the CELESTIAL study, which linked the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant registry with national death registers. We estimated standardized mortality ratios and used multistate modeling to understand treatment transitions and life expectancy.

Results

A total of 394 (20%) of 2013 individuals died over 30,082 person-years of follow-up (median follow-up, 13.1 years). Most children (74%) were transplanted after initiating dialysis; 14% (18% of male patients and 10% of female patients) underwent preemptive kidney transplantation. Excess deaths (compared with the general population) decreased dramatically from 1980 to 1999 (from 41 to 22 times expected) and declined more modestly (to 17 times expected) by 2019. Life expectancy increased with older age at kidney failure, but more life years were spent on dialysis than with a functioning transplant. The number of YLL ranged from 16 to 32 years, with the greatest loss among female patients and those who developed kidney failure at a younger age.

Conclusions

Children with kidney failure lose a substantial number of their potential life years. Female patients and those who develop kidney failure at younger ages experience the greatest burden.
Book Review: Jon Lewis, The Godfather, Part II (London: Bloomsbury, 2022)
Authors: Hemingway Tom
Published: March 2023

Jon Lewis, The Godfather, Part II (London:Bloomsbury, 2022),pp. 96, ISBN: 9781839023262(paperback), £11.99.
Conceptualizations of School Dropout and Retention from Chilean Educational Actors’ Perspectives
Authors: MENDOZA LİRA Michelle , BALLESTA ACEVEDO Emilio , MUÑOZ JORQUERA Solange , COVARRUBİAS APABLAZA Carmen Gloria
Published: March 2023

In Chile, despite recognizing the role of schools in retention and dropout, research on the vision of educational actors regarding the conceptualizations attributed to these concepts is scant. Instead, research has focused more on understanding the causes and consequences of the aforementioned phenomena. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological scope, this study interviews teachers, school authorities, and support professionals in four schools in Valparaíso, Chile, to understand the meaning and importance they attribute to school retention and dropout. These educational establishments have the particularity of having a high rate of students at risk of dropping out; however, simultaneously, they manage to retain them, according to the indicators designed by the central government. Study shows that school dropout and retention are described as multidimensional phenomena linked to each other, against which schools play an important role. These findings coincide both with what has been described in the literature and what the Chilean Ministry of Education has tried to promote, thereby giving schools more accountability over these educational phenomena and their solution. Therefore, these ways of understanding such concepts could allow laying foundations for systematic action for ensuring successful educational trajectories for young people and adolescents.