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Factors Affecting The Adoption Rate Of Beef Cattle Farmers Implementing A Profit-Sharing System In Bone District
Authors: Hardaryanti Titi , Baba Syahdar , Asnawi Aslina
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the factors that influence the level of adoption of beef cattle farmers who run a profit-sharing system. This research was conducted in Bone District, South Sulawesi Province. The sample size was 164 farmers who adopted the profit-sharing system using probability sampling technique. Data collection methods were conducted through observation and interviews. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression models using simultaneous and partial tests. Independent variables included social capital (trust, cooperation, and norms), financial capital (business capital, farm income, non-farm income and land area), and human capital (formal education, farming experience and counseling). The dependent variable includes the level of adoption of farmers. The results showed that the level of adoption of beef cattle farmers who run the profit-sharing system is in the very low category because farming work is only used as a side job and pays less attention to operational costs so that sometimes the results are less profitable. Therefore, extension activities are needed to educate farmers on how to manage operational costs used during the beef cattle rearing system. Factors that influence the level of adoption are trust, cooperation, norms, business capital, farm income, land area and farming experience.
Potency of Micro-Gels in Effective Management of Fungal Infection Diseases
Authors: Sisodia Harsh Kr. , Verma Vivek , Khalid Mohd.
Published: November 2023

Microemulgel has vast application treating and preventing skin infection for better absorption and reducing toxicity. Microemulgel offer new alternation for the design that can be against fungal infection. Microemulgel formulation increase the efficacy, diffusion, permeation of drug and give optimum result. Microemulgel combination of both gel and mcroemulsion so it increases patient compliance. In this review we provide a broad overview on the uses of microemulgel in fight against fungal infection we have analyzed some research on microemulgel as a potential step for fungal treatment. We also give a brief summary of research that has been done and novel development show promise for the further growth of microemulgel in the pharmaceutical field.

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The Interrelation Between Obesity and Gingivitis in Adults
Authors: Jinay D. Sathwara , Hiral A. Parikh
Published: November 2023

Background: Fat deposition in excess is known as obesity. It is a risk factor for many systemic diseases including cardiovascular and atherosclerotic diseases. It is also a risk factor for periodontal disease. This study was undertaken to evaluate association between obesity and gingivitis. Methods: 50 adult subjects participated in this study. Waist circumference (WC) and Body mass index (BMI) was measured. Visceral fat (VF) was measured with Bioelectrical impedance analyzer (BIA). For gingivitis, gingival index (GI) and Plaque index (PI) was measured. Statistical analysis was done using Multinomial logistic regression and Chi-square test. Results: There was significant correlation between BMI and gingivitis (P˂0.05), whereas no relationship was found between gingivitis, visceral fat and waist circumference (P˃0.05). Conclusion: Only relationship was found between BMI and gingivitis. Obese subjects may have a risk of gingivitis.
Legal status of construction participants in case of bankruptcy of the developer: problems of qualification
Authors: Shishmareva T. P. , Enkova E. E.
Published: November 2023

The article examines the legal status of citizens who have filed claims in the bankruptcy case of a developer. The analysis of changes in the legal definition of the concept of “construction participant” in connection with the exclusion of legal entities from it is presented. The requirements of citizens satisfying their housing needs and citizens pursuing investment goals are differentiated. The conclusion is made about the identity of the legal status of construction participants who have both monetary and non-monetary claims to the developer. The legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on lowering the priority of the requirements of construction participants pursuing investment goals are analyzed. It is proposed to amend the Bankruptcy Law aimed at observing the principle of legal certainty.
Features of the use of artificial intelligence in the field of digital entrepreneurship
Authors: Sushkova O. V.
Published: November 2023

Over the past decade, businesses across a wide range of industries have been taking action to explore and harness digital innovation. The ongoing digital transformation, i.e. the deep and accelerating transformation of the processes, activities and competencies of companies, allows you to take advantage of changes and entrepreneurial opportunities. The rapid growth of digital technologies is causing huge changes. Incorporating digital technologies into the business context presents serious challenges for companies. But at the same time, there are promising opportunities for entire industries and the subsequent emergence of completely new business models built on groundbreaking innovations. The author concludes that the benefits of digital transformation include increased productivity (and sales), innovation in value creation, and development of customer interactions.
Problems of legalization of family entrepreneurship in the current economic conditions
Authors: Darkina M. M. , Korotkova O. V.
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the current aspects of the development of legal regulation of family entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation. Despite the importance of this form of economic activity for the economic sphere, there is a noticeable shortage of relevant legal norms in the legislation. The article outlines the organizational and legal forms of conducting commercial activities that are close in their legal nature to family entrepreneurship. The legal nature of the spouses’ business as an object of law is revealed. A special complex legal regime of the spouses’ business is noted, which is regulated by the norms of civil, family, entrepreneurial, corporate and constitutional law. It is emphasized that the legal regime of the spouses’ business is regulated at the level of both private and public law. Based on the recognition of the unsettled nature of family entrepreneurship as a key problem of the legalization of this phenomenon, the features of the further development of family entrepreneurship in the prevailing economic conditions are formulated.
Legal forms of procurement of agricultural products for state needs
Authors: Elnikova E. V.
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the principles and features of legal regulation of procurement of agricultural products for public needs, including the grounds and measures of civil liability. The conclusion is formulated about the expediency of participation in state contracts only of agricultural producers engaged in commodity production. It is proposed to consider supply contracts and contracts for state needs as legal forms of procurement of agricultural products for state needs. The author comes to the conclusion that there is a need to update special legislation and bring it closer to the legislation on the contract system and other laws.
Features of the use of hydrofitnes to maintain the performance of seamen-submariners in an autonomous campaign
Authors: Shchegolev V. A. , Ponimasov O. E. , Zyukin A. V.
Published: November 2023

A brief description of the specifics of the military professional activities of submariners of the Navy is given. Destructive factors that negatively affect the mental and physical performance of submariners are indicated. The necessity of using the means of on-board dispensary for restoring the disturbed functions of the organism is substantiated. The possibilities of maintaining the physical and professional performance of seamen-submariners in a long campaign by means of water training, which include the use of functional components of the dispensary, based on the methodological principles of physical training. The following principles of hydrofitness are formulated: aerobic orientation, psychological toning simulation, naturalness of movements, breathing exercises, attention orientation, two-way action, water pressure, symmetrical counteraction, alignment. It was revealed that the use of power exercises in the conditions of the swimming pool of the dispensary helps maintain the physical performance of the officer-operators in long-term autonomous navigation at the proper level. The results of study characterizing the differences in the changes in the psychophysiological parameters of the experimental and control groups under test are presented. It is established that under the influence of hydrodynamic exercises, the subjects of experimental group experienced significant positive shifts in the studied psychophysiological parameters. The examined control group revealed regressive dynamics of mental and physical performance.
Chemokines, their receptors and features of development of the immune answer
Authors: Moskalev A. V. , Rudoy A. S. , Apchel V. Ya.
Published: November 2023

The general characteristic chemokines as is given the fibers participating in various immunophysiological and immunopathological processes. Features of their secretion, interaction with profile receptors, expression immunologic competence cages are reflected. The priority principle of interaction chemokines with corresponding receptors, and also prevalence concrete cytokines for development of the immune answer either on Thl, or on a Th2-way is shown. Chemokines besides maintenance of migration of leukocytes regulate angiogenesis, stimulate an exit of haemopoetic predecessors in ischemia sites, and also regulate development and prolipheration B-lymphocytes. The metabolism of chemokines is closely connected with matrix metalloproteinase which carry out proteolysis chemokines, change transit of leukocytes. They are capable as to inactivate chemokines, and to split them, promoting occurrence of the antagonists connecting a receptor without carrying out of a signal.

Along with general characteristics of chemokines, features of participation chemokines in development antibacterial and antiviral immune answers are described. It is established that a number chemokines, operating through concrete receptors, provide angiogenesis tumours, promote progressing of tumoral process both direct, and the mediated mechanisms. Some chemokines, are necessary for metastasizing for a tumour, providing distribution of tumoral cages to bodies, where expression for them corresponding receptors. And others chemokines, produced, in particular fibroblastes, stimulate a survival and growth of neoplastic cages paracrine with a way. The special role lipoprotein is shown low density in an induction lisso and endotheliocyte by cages macrophage chemotaksis a protein, interleukin-8, fractalkine in processes aterogenesis.
Comparison of Ground-Shaking Hazard for Segmented versus Multifault Earthquake-Rupture Models in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Howell Andy , Nicol Andrew , Bora Sanjay , Gerstenberger Matt , Van Dissen Russ , Chamberlain Chris , DiCaprio Christopher J. , Rollins Chris , Stirling Mark , Jurgens Oakley , Shaw Bruce E.
Published: November 2023

Multifault ruptures are common for historical earthquakes, and here we consider their impact on seismic hazard. We compare ground-shaking hazard forecasts from the 2022 Aotearoa New Zealand National Seismic Hazard Model (NZ NSHM 2022), which incorporates many multifault ruptures (referred to as the multifault model) with modeled hazard from a simpler model of characteristic earthquakes on individual faults or fault segments (referred to as the segmented model). The multifault model includes very-low-probability rupture lengths of up to ∼1100 km and a mean of 221–234 km, whereas the segmented model primarily comprises rupture lengths of <200 km (mean, 43–51 km) and the maximum of 414 km. The annual rates of Mw 6.9–7.5 earthquakes are more than an order of magnitude higher for the segmented model (0.132–0.24/yr; recurrence times ∼4–7 yr) than the multifault model (0.027/yr; recurrence times 37 yr). Conversely, the rates of earthquakes are similar for segmented and multifault models at Mw>7.5 (0.018–0.031/yr; recurrence times 32–56 yr). Despite differences in rupture lengths and annual rates of earthquakes, the calculated ground-shaking hazard at 10% probability of exceedance (PoE) in 50 yr for the segmented model differs by <55% compared with the multifault model for 95% of sites across Aotearoa New Zealand. For 50% of sites, the modeled hazard differs by <20% between the two models. If a distributed seismicity model (DSM) is included in the hazard calculations, 95% of sites differ in modeled hazard by <18%, and 50% of sites differ by <2.2%. In most areas, seismic hazard at 10% PoE in 50 yr is greater for the segmented model than the multifault model, with notable exceptions along the central Alpine fault in the western South Island and the Taupō volcanic zone in the central North Island.
Case study on 23-year-old female with abdominal cocoon
Authors: Chillara Tejaswi , Rachakonda Shravya , Mannem Akhila , Undru Sameera , Janampeta Anoohya , Kota Keerthana
Published: November 2023

Abdominal cocoon which is also called as sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is one of the rare cause of the gastro intestinal obstructions. It can cause complete encapsulation of the bowel by forming a thin layer around the bowel or partial encapsulation of the bowel in few cases. This condition is mostly seen in females than in males. We came across a rare case of abdominal cocoon in a 23 year old female patient presented with severe abdominal pain, vomiting’s and constipation since 2-3 days. She has a history of LSCS 2 months ago and suffered with recurrent suture site infections since the surgery. She was on medications like pain killers, antibiotics, anti emetics and antispasmodics. After all the laboratory investigations she was diagnosed with abdominal cocoon and complete enterolysis of the bowel through laprotomy with jejunostomy (on POD-3) was performed. She was recovered after 1 week.
Case report of palmoplantar psoriasis: Specific remedies to constitutional remedies for condition
Authors: Chothani Pulkesh , Rangani Pratiksha
Published: November 2023

Psoriasis, an autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, can leave the patient in agony with its distressing infection episodes. Palmoplantar psoriasis is a chronic variant of psoriasis that characteristically affects the skin of the palms and soles and produces significant functional disability. It features hyperkeratotic, pustular, or mixed morphologies. Palmoplantar psoriasis is a variant of psoriasis and accounts for 3–4% of total cases of psoriasis. Though historically difficult to treat, recent studies on biologic therapies have shown promising results for the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis. This activity describes the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of palmoplantar psoriasis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of affected patients. The homoeopathic system of medicine offers a wide range of medicines that can have a beneficial role in managing cases of psoriasis as depicted in the previous studies.

1. Identify the trigger factors and aetiology for palmoplantar psoriasis. 2. Describe the mental and physical presentation of a patient with palmoplantar psoriasis. 3. Summarize the out of treatment and management options available fin homeopathy for palmoplantar psoriasis. 3. Review interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to enhance outcomes for patients affected by palmoplantar psoriasis. 4. Review of recurrence of palmoplantar psoriasis.

A distinct case of Palmoplantar psoriasis treated with homoeopathic remedies of ultrahigh potentised dilution has been presented here. The evidence-based illustrations were done before and after the treatment and the periodical objective assessment of the lesions with psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) calculation to ascertain the prognosis. The causal attribution of outcome to the treatment was evaluated using Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy (MONARCH) tool. Marked improvement was found in the psoriatic lesions evidenced photographically and the PASI scores showed significant reduction affirming the same. The MONARCH score (+10) suggested that the clinical improvement was likely attributable to the homoeopathic treatment. This evidence-based case report suggests a beneficial role of homoeopathy in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis.
Neighborhood Impacts on Human Capital Accumulation of Adolescents and Young Adults in Montevideo
Authors: Gandelman Néstor , Acerenza Santiago , Misail Daniel
Published: November 2023

This paper explores the causal impacts of the neighborhood of residence on education outcomes for adolescents and young adults (15-24 years old) in Montevideo. We present stylized facts on educational outcomes between 1992 and 2019. We compute transition matrixes for the neighborhood effects (conditional on individual characteristics and unconditional) and find strong path dependency and geographical segmentation between the better off southeast of the city and the worse off outskirts. We model the neighborhood effects through the neighborhood average education level. We estimate their causal impact controlling for endogeneity of the choice of residence and find statistically significant results of a relatively large magnitude. We address heterogeneity of the effects and find that neighborhood effects are stronger for boys than girls, that family income buffers neighborhood effects, and that household education level and neighborhood education level are complements.
Analiza możliwości zmian w statusie sędziów Sądu Najwyższego USA w związku z pracami Prezydenckiej Komisji ds. Sądu Najwyższego
Authors: Króliczek Paweł
Published: November 2023

Niniejsze opracowanie poświęcone jest możliwości dokonania zmian w statusie sędziego Sądu Najwyższego Stanów Zjednoczonych. Zagadnienie to było przedmiotem zainteresowania nauki polskiej w przeszłości. Wydaje się jednak, iż warto do niego powrócić. Asumptem dla podjęcia tych rozważań na nowo było powołanie przez prezydenta Joe Bidena Prezydenckiej Komisji ds. Sądu Najwyższego. Stanowiło to wyraz niezadowolenia Partii Demokratycznej z kierunku, jaki obrał w ostatnich latach zdominowany przez konserwatystów Sąd Najwyższy. Zadaniem Komisji było zaprezentowanie poglądów nauki na kilka zasadniczych kwestii związanych przede wszystkim ze statusem sędziego Sądu Najwyższego. W szczególności były to: możliwość poszerzenia składu Sądu, wprowadzenie wieku emerytalnego dla sędziów, możliwość skazania sędziego w procedurze impeachmentu za niezgodną z oczekiwaniami władzy politycznej wykładnię konstytucji oraz konieczność formalnego objęcia sędziów SN zasadami etycznymi stosowanymi wobec sędziów niższych instancji. Analiza tych zagadnień skupia się na konstytucyjności proponowanych w dyskursie rozwiązań prawnych oraz ich wpływie na autorytet i legitymację Sądu Najwyższego w świetle doświadczeń historycznych związanych z próbami wpływu polityków na jego działalność.
The effect of silymarin on liver enzymes and serum lipid profiles in Iranian patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Authors: Chahkandi Somayeh , Dabiri Reza , Mirmohammadkhani Majid , Amiri-Dashatan Nasrin , Koushki Mehdi
Published: November 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of silymarin on liver enzyme levels and serum lipid profiles in patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), the most common chronic liver disease worldwide.
Methods: This randomized double-blinded clinical trial included 80 NAFLD patients referred to the gastrointestinal clinic of Kowsar Hospital in Semnan. Forty of these patients were supplemented with 150 mg of silymarin twice a day for two months, while the other 40 received a placebo. Both groups were advised to follow a hypertriglyceridemia correction and lifestyle modification. Evaluation of serum lipid profiles and liver enzymes in both groups were performed at the baseline and after two months.
Results: The results showed that silymarin use significantly reduced ALT (U/L) (58.72± 32.16 vs 42.2 ± 20.2, p = 0.003) and AST (U/L) (36.62± 13.46 vs 30.3 ± 9.7, p = 0.036) levels compared with the placebo group. Additionally, a statistically significant reducing effect of silymarin on triglycerides (mg/dL) (189.5 ± 65.5 vs 164.6 ± 91.3, p = 0.026), total cholesterol (mg/dL) (192.8 ± 40.3 vs 174.07± 34.5, p = 0.027), and LDL-cholesterol (mg/dL) (114.6±33.9 vs 95.6± 26.5, p = 0.012) levels was found, with no significant statistical difference for HDL-C (mg/dL) (41.5 ± 6.8 vs 43.5± 9.2, p = 0.44).
Conclusion: Silymarin, at a dose of 150 mg twice daily, significantly reduced liver enzymes and some lipid markers in patients with NAFLD, suggesting that this compound could be a novel therapy for NAFLD.
Prevalence of Personality Disorders among Males and Females between the Ages of 15 and 65 in Yazd in 2017
Authors: Ahmadi Nastaran , Rashidpour Parvaneh , Mohammadi Mohammadreza , Aardeshirpay Javad , Abouzari Hosein , Mirzaei Masoud , Mehrparvar Amir Houshang , Rismanian Yazdi Fatemeh , Farahzadi Mohammadhadi
Published: November 2023

Background: Personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving may be seen. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. Limited research has been done on the prevalence of personality disorders in Iran. This study aims at investigating the prevalence of personality disorders among males and females between the ages 15 and 65 in Yazd, Iran.
Methods: The dataset for this cross-sectional study was extracted from a dataset of a national survey conducted on personality disorders of Iranians. The contents relevant to Yazd City were included here with a sample of 1827 people. Among the participants, 852 males and 975 females answered the personality disorders questionnaire (MILON).
Results: Findings indicated that except histrionic and narcissistic patterns, the high rate of the rest of patterns was greater among females, which indicated that in most cases females significantly suffered higher clinical-related personality disorders. Moreover, personality disorders were more prevalent among females (29.8) compared to males (24.3).
Conclusion: This area requires extensive investigation. More evidence is needed regarding the differential impact of personality disorders regarding men and women in other areas of Iran.
Relationship between Glass Ceiling and Job Promotion in Women Employees of Health Centers
Authors: Heidary Yousef , Alavi Azam
Published: November 2023

Background: Glass ceiling is introduced as an obstacle to the progress of competent individuals, especially women within organizations. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the glass ceiling and job promotion of in Women Employees of Health Centers.
Methods: This was a correlation-descriptive study. 142 female employees working in the health centers of Shahrekord were studied through census. Data were collected using two Smith Glass Ceiling Questionnaires and a job promotion questionnaire in Chow organizations. Data analysis was performed with descriptive and inferential statistics tests (Pearson correlation) using SPSS software Ver.24.
Results: Pearson correlation test results showed that there was a negative and significant relationship between the mean score of the glass ceiling and the job promotion of women working in health centers (r = 0.73and p < 0.001).
Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, glass ceiling can prevent women's progress in health centers. Therefore, it is suggested that the Ministry of Health and health centers officials emphasize the meritocratic system and ask for support from the women who have shown the necessary capabilities in managerial positions.
Feasibility Study on Providing Bibliotherapy Services in Addiction Treatment Camps Affiliated with State Welfare Organization in Tehran Province
Authors: Nemati-Anaraki Leila , Shahkhah Nasibeh , Roudbari Masoud , Sardari Farzaneh
Published: November 2023

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of providing bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps affiliated with State Welfare Organization (SWO) in Tehran province. The research concerns information resources and manpower, financial resources and technical infrastructure as well as expressing the shortcomings and barriers of this method.
Methods: The present study was conducted through a descriptive-survey method with an applied purpose in 2020. A questionnaire was developed by the researcher and validated with the help of experts. In order to assess the reliability of the questions, Cronbach's alpha test was used, which was calculated at 0.925. Sampling was performed using Cochran's formula. The sample size included 66 officials in 66 addiction treatment camps. SPSS software version 22 was used for data analysis
Results: The possibility of providing bibliotherapy services in terms of specialized and committed manpower in the field of bibliotherapy in addiction treatment camps was desirable. These centers were not in a good financial position. There was also the possibility of providing bibliotherapy services in terms of the technical infrastructure and manpower. The most effective methods of implementing bibliotherapy in addiction treatment camps were creative and group methods. Lack of budget and trained staff, staff reluctance to provide bibliotherapy services and lack of support from SWO were obstacles which have hindered the provision of bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps in Tehran province.
Conclusion: The benefits of providing bibliotherapy services in addiction treatment camps include increasing the client's psychological well-being, improving physical condition, preventing the client from returning to drug use, and to some extent, reducing the time of quitting drugs. Assessing and eliminating the shortcomings and barriers of bibliotherapy can play effective roles in the implementation of bibliotherapy.
Modeling the Structural Relationships of Attachment Styles with Readiness for Addiction
Authors: Elahinejad Mahnaz , Moghadam Hossein Ebrahimi
Published: November 2023

Background: This research was conducted with the aim of modeling the structural relationships of attachment styles with readiness for addiction with mediating variables of strategies to cope with stress and cognitive regulation of emotion in recovering addicts.
Methods: This analytical-cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 rehabilitated addicts (18 to 55 years old) selected from 4 addiction treatment centers in Amol city in 2022 using stratified random sampling. The tools used in this research were questionnaires of attachment styles, readiness for addiction, strategies to deal with stress, and cognitive regulation of emotion. Data analysis was done based on structural equation modeling in Amos 22 software.
Results: Attachment styles affected readiness for addiction with mediating variables of stress coping strategies and cognitive regulation of emotion in recovering addicts (P = 0.006, P = 0.0001). Attachment styles had a direct relationship with stress coping strategies in recovering addicts (P = 0.000). Attachment styles had a direct relationship with the cognitive regulation of emotion in recovering addicts (P = 0.0001). Cognitive regulation of excitement had a direct relationship with readiness for addiction in recovering addicts (P = 0.0001). Stress coping strategies had a direct relationship with readiness for addiction in rehabilitated addicts (P = 0.025).
Conclusion: Considering the predictive power of the variables, the results can be used in the interventions and trainings in addiction treatment clinics.
A Phenomenological Study of Health Requirements regarding School Activity in Post-Corona Period
Authors: Chekaveh Hamid , Shakeri Mohsen , Hassani Hossain
Published: November 2023

Background: In Iran, from the academic year 2021-2022, it was decided to reopen all schools. It is of great importance that the activities of schools be accompanied by principles, solutions, and requirements; so, concerns about students and school staff contracting this disease will be reduced. The present investigates the experiences of elementary school principals in Roodan city, in Hormozgan Province, Iran, about health requirements of school activity during post-corona era.
Methods: This was a qualitative and phenomenological study. Data were analyzed by Smith's method after theoretical saturation of data obtained from an in-depth semi-structured interview. The interview contained 12 principals of elementary schools in Roodan city in the academic year of 2021-2022, who were selected through purposive sampling.
Results: The experiences of elementary school principals about school activities were obtained in the form of 3 main themes including executive measures (provision of disinfectants, improvement of school infrastructure, absence of sick students and teachers in school, safe distance, creating a happy and safe environment for students to attend, and seeking support from benefactors and parents counseling sessions), educational and promotion-interventional measures (holding classes and remedial measures, teaching health issues to students, informing parents, environmental and virtual information, and counseling sessions), and supervisory measures (supervision of students, teachers, principals, and assistants of the school).
Conclusions: The results of examining the experiences of elementary school principals about reopening of schools in the post-corona period showed that there is a need for many facilities and measures. Moreover, capable principals face various challenges and need to work with organizations, officials, students, and families.
Application of Several Special Staining Methods for Paraffin Sections on Epon-Embedded Semithin Sections
Authors: AKBAŞ Ayşe , YAVAŞ Senem Esin , ERSOY Semiha , BAŞAR Doruk
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study aimed to compare several specific staining protocols recommended for paraffin sections and toluidine blue and light green double staining combination to be tried for the first time with routine toluidine blue staining on semithin epon sections.

Material and Methods: Samples of 1x1x1 mm were taken from the liver, skin, and aorta tissues of Wistar albino adult rats. Tissue samples were fixed with 5% glutaraldehyde at +4º C overnight, postfixed with 1% osmium tetroxide for one hour, and then, blocked with Epon 812 after processing. Semithin sections of 1 μm thickness were obtained from the epon blocks. Sections were stained with Altmann’s method (for mitochondria), Verhoeff’s method (for elastic fibers), Gordon&Sweets’ silver impregnation method (for type III collagen), toluidine blue and light green double staining combination (for type I collagen) and routine toluidine blue method.

Results: In liver sections, mitochondria in hepatocytes were differentiated by the Altmann method, and stromal type III collagen fibers were distinguished with Gordon&Sweets’ method. Elastic lamellar structures were easily observed in black in the aortic sections stained with the Verhoeff method. Successful results were obtained in the staining of dermal type I collagen with toluidine blue and light green double staining in skin sections.

Conclusion: Since the specific staining tried for the first time gave positive results in epon sections, it was concluded that these methods can be used to determine the localization of cellular and intercellular components that are aimed to be examined at the ultrastructural level.
Perceived Influence of Agricultural Extension on Cassava Production by the Farmers in Southern Nigeria
Authors: Effiong John B. , Enenyi Imaobong O. , Etim Abigail E.
Published: November 2023

Background: This study assessed the perceived influence of agricultural extension on cassava production in southern Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to; ascertain the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify the perceived influence of agricultural extension on cassava production in the study area and constraints in the production of cassava by farmers in the study area. Methods: The study adopted a multi-stage sampling technique. Stage one was a purposive selection of municipalities in Southern Nigeria due to its endowment with cassava production. Stage two involved a random selection of five (5) municipalities in Southern Nigeria namely; Uyo, Calabar, Umuahia, Abakaliki and Owerri. Stage three equally involved a random selected of twenty (20) respondents from each of the municipals, giving a total of hundred (100) respondents used for the study. Data were obtained from primary sources using structured interview schedule. Objectives were analysed using descriptive statistics such as; percentage, frequency, mean, rank and standard deviation. Result: The result on the house hold size showed that 39% had between 6-10 persons, while 27% had 11-15 persons, 21% had 1-5 persons. Also 13% had 16 and above number of persons. The result also revealed that the respondents observed help in reducing soil compartment, training of farmers on pest/disease control, production practices, processing and marketing with mean scores of = 2.43, = 2.27, = 1.92, = 1.86 and =1.69 respectively; as perceived influence of extension on cassava production. This implied that extension workers had no significant influence on cassava production in the study area, this may be attributed to inadequate funding of extension services in Nigeria. Majority (60%) believed that language barrier and unfavourable attitude of farmers with mean of = 2.43 and = 2.42 respectively were the constraints of agricultural extension workers in enhancing cassava production in the study area. This implied that influence of extension agents in the area may not be significant. This may be due to ineffectiveness of extension services in Nigeria. the study concluded that, rural farmers need to be involved in the mainstream of extension services in order to identify and prioritize their production activities. The study therefore, recommended that agricultural extension workers should be involved in all areas of agricultural production and not on cassava production alone, so as to improve on the gross domestic production of the nation.
Application of Machine Learning in Drone Technology for Tracking Cattle Movement
Authors: AlZubi Ahmad Ali
Published: November 2023

Background: Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles have expanded the freedom to control and observe operations from distant areas. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of machine learning in drone technology for monitoring and analyzing cattle movement patterns. The traditional methods of tracking cattle movement, such as manual surveys or using satellite imagery, are time-consuming and often lack precision. With the integration of machine learning algorithms, drones offer a cost-effective and efficient solution to monitor large grazing areas accurately. This project will use algorithms to be able to test the viability and possible advantages of merging machine learning and drones for tracking cattle movement, Methods: This study makes use of a dataset of images collected from open data initiatives and crowd-sourced ground truth. Support Vector Machine (SVMs) are one of the machine learning approaches used as a classifier. The encouraging findings demonstrate that if a low precision (10 to 25%) is acceptable, true positive rates in the series of 70 to 85% are feasible. The study also covers data acquisition-related characteristics, like image resolution. Result: The integration of machine learning algorithms in drone technology for tracking cattle movement represents a promising approach to revolutionizing the livestock industry.
Cultura de la seguridad pública en Europa
Authors: Torrente Diego
Published: November 2023

Culture can be understood as a system of human adaptation to the environment. When the latter changes, the former also tends to evolve. However, there are cultural inertias that allow us to understand some patterns in the behavior of the population, even in contexts of rapid change such as the current one. Identifying the cultural traits of European countries in the field of public security is the purpose of this article. For this, firstly, a system of indicators is proposed that departs from a theoretical review. They collect aspects of thought and behavior. Secondly, these indicators are applied looking for the best comparative data available according to a series of quality criteria. Broad time series are used to identify trends that are maintained over time and that may result from cultural inertia. The main contribution of this study, compared to previous ones, is to use a wider range of geographical, temporal, and cultural dimensions. With this, a more refined drawing of the different representations and behaviors of the Europe of security is achieved. The text begins by reviewing how the concept of "security culture" has been defined and addressed in the international literature. Next, its key dimensions are identified, a system of indicators is proposed for each of them, and a set of European sources of data on public safety are selected. The work is more descriptive than explanatory of cultural differences. By drawing, in a comparative way, the culture of public safety in Europe, this article also contributes to a better understanding of the current situation in Spain, and to anticipate possible scenarios in a context of strong changes in risks, such as those analyzed in the various contributions to this issue of the magazine.
Los retos de la criminalidad organizada en España
Authors: Giménez-Salinas Andrea
Published: November 2023

The article describes the most pressing challenges of organized crime in Spain as a significant country in the development of many of the illegal markets taking place in Europe. First, it analyses the sustained growth of the two largest illicit markets as a particularly alarming trend. Secondly, it explains the development of organized criminal activities through the network and new technologies, as well as the sale of illegal products using cryptomarkets and more superficial sales platforms that have grown considerably thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finally, it assesses the situation in southern Spain related to hashish trafficking is evaluated from the point of view of social and political infiltration that can be recognized with accessible data.
El futuro del terrorismo y su prevención
Authors: Jaime Óscar
Published: November 2023

The complexity of the terrorist phenomenon poses many difficulties that make it impossible to accurately anticipate its evolution. Assuming this fact, the paper addresses those conditions that will foreseeably be present in the future, actively or passively, influencing the evolution of the phenomenon. Finally, some keys will be offered that must be taken into consideration to be effective in the response.
El comercio electrónico como motor de desarrollo local en el entorno rural de Shanxi (China)
Authors: Zhang Chen , Milán García Juan , García Corral Francisco Javier
Published: November 2023

Este artículo presenta el estado actual y las características del comercio electrónico, su relevancia y oportunidad para industrias situadas en una zona rural como es Shanxi. Se utiliza el método de búsqueda de referencias, tales como consultas de documentos y de información de internet. Además, mediante el uso de la metodología de marco lógico, se han analizado los problemas en el desarrollo del comercio electrónico en el medio rural de Shanxi y se han presentado soluciones. Por tanto, los resultados principales indican que el desarrollo de comercio electrónico en el medio rural tiene una gran importancia estratégica y que promover el desarrollo económico de Shanxi mediante el fomento del comercio electrónico rural se ha convertido en una sabia elección. No obstante, es necesario continuar una investigación en profundidad. El comercio electrónico del futuro enfrenta grandes oportunidades de desarrollo en las áreas rurales.
Paradigma de consumo de las generaciones baby boomers, X y millennials: análisis desde la sostenibilidad ambiental
Authors: Jiménez Lobo Dina L. , Miraval Salazar Gabriela A. , Montes Ávila Jonathan
Published: November 2023

Los contextos socioculturales de la época en la que las personas nacen y llegan a su adolescencia se convierte en un punto trascendental del consumo responsable de una comunidad, y, por ende, influyen en la capacidad de una sociedad de ser sostenible en el tiempo. Por esta razón, se logró analizar los paradigmas de consumo de las generaciones baby boomers, X y millennials desde la sostenibilidad ambiental de Aguachica, Cesar (Colombia), por medio de la huella ecológica. El enfoque de la investigación fue cuantitativo bajo un alcance descriptivo-analítico; se implementó una encuesta a 266 personas de entre 25 y 77 años, obteniendo como resultados que los millennials son el grupo poblacional con el consumo más responsable, con una huella de 0,046 hag/año, debido a que tienden a consumir con menos frecuencia productos con alto impacto ambiental según la oferta ambiental del municipio de Aguachica-Cesar.
Filosofía y educación:
Authors: Soledad Martha , Ricardo Esaú
Published: November 2023

En este libro, producto del trabajo realizado en el V Seminario de Investigación Permanente, nos enfrentamos en su edición con tres cuestiones que nos obligan a atravesar con muchas dificultades la formalidad académica y la lógica sistemática institucional, que se exige cuando se construyen problemas de investigación, y cuando se trata de poner en cuestión en un mismo espacio:  por un lado los distintos puntos de vista, los diferentes problemas, estilos, preocupaciones y los objetos de estudio; por otro lado, estos elementos varían por su naturaleza, al igual que varían los tonos, acentos y marcas, y por último, los usos y las aplicaciones que se hace del saber filosófico, histórico, político y cultural para explicar y dar cuenta de estos en el campo de la educación.
El amanecer de una naranja roja
Authors: Neil Álvaro
Published: November 2023

Álvaro Neil nos recuerda que somos hombres de aldea y que la poesía es una conversación, un diálogo infinito con el silencio en que los rituales de dioses milenarios nos llegan a través de la mansedumbre de la palabra.  El poeta nos reta para regresar a lo esencial; el poeta es quien contempla, quien establece un diálogo interior con los elementos que componen el universo.
Historia de la congregación de las Hermanas Terciarias Dominicas de Santa Catalina de Siena
Authors: Castro Quiroga Sonia Leonor
Published: November 2023

La "Historia de la Congregación de las Hermanas Terciarias Dominicas de Santa Catalina de Siena; Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario en Tunja 1877- 1950", es un recorrido por la vía y las obras de la religiosas en los diferentes momentos del fortalecimiento de la comunidad y de la proyección misional desarrollada en los diversos espacios de influencia. La congregaci´0on religiosa nace en Villa de Leyva, departamento de Boyacá, en el año de 1880, con la inspiración de la Madre Gabriela de San Martín y con la orientación del Padre Saturnino Gutiérrez O.P., quien a la vez se rige por los principios de la orden de los predicadores de Santo Domingo de Guzmán y los aportes invaluables de Santa Catalina de Siena, idearios que han sido interiorizados y fortalecidos en la Comunidad Religiosa para dar sentido a la vida de servicio a los semejantes, con la promoción de la vivencia del evangelio en la verdad, en la sencillez y en la alegría, con virtudes como fé, esperanza, caridad, prudencia, fortaleza y templanza.
Simulación basada en dinámica de sistemas y agentes inteligentes, aplicada a un sistema complejo
Authors: Callejas Cuervo Mauro , Valero Bustos Helver Augusto , Alarcón Aldana Andrea Catherine
Published: November 2023

Esta investigación propone una forma de integrar dos técnicas de simulación, una basada en agentes inteligentes y la segunda en dinámica de sistemas, aplicado a un caso de estudio real, en el cual se busca evaluar la calidad del servicio prestado en la operación de un sistema de transporte público colectivo urbano en ciudades intermedias, teniendo en cuenta el comportamiento de las variables complejas:  comodidad y rapidez.  Con dinámica de sistemas se hace un análisis macroscópico de la información y con agentes inteligentes se realiza un análisis microscópico; es así que en la integración propuesta, los resultados obtenidos con la simulación del modelo basado en agentes son parámetros de entrada para ejecutar la simulación con dinámica de sistemas.
Metamodelo de medición de esfuerzo en proyectos de desarrollo de software
Authors: Otalora Luna Jorge Enrique , Alarcón Aldana Andrea Catherine , Callejas Cuervo Mauro
Published: November 2023

En este libro se propone un metamodelo basado en las características generales de los procesos de estimación de esfuerzo y los modelos de calidad y mejora de procesos, de esta forma pretende contribuir en la predicción del esfuerzo al interior de las organizaciones y ayudar a mejorar la planificación de los proyectos software.  Se propone una herramienta para fomentar que la organización cuente con procesos definidos para la realización de las actividades orientadas al desarrollo de sus productos de software, para lo cual, es fundamental que éstas cuenten con una política de calidad de mejora de sus procesos.
Síntesis de productos químicos derivados de la biomasa empleando catálisis heterogénea heterociclos de la biomasa
Authors: Martínez José J. , Rojas Hugo Alfonso , Cubillos Jairo , Silva David , Aguilera Ximena , H. Oscar , Páez Luis , Becerra Mónica , Chaparro Sandra , P. Gustavo , Ruíz Diego
Published: November 2023

En este libro se presentan los aspecto más relevantes relacionados con la producción de 5-HMF ésteres de ácido levulímico y FDCA principalmente, desde el punto de vista de los sustratos utilizados, los sistemas catalíticos y las condiciones de reacción.  El último capítulo se dedica a la síntesis de heterocíclicos nitrogenados representativos que pueden prontamente llegar a se considerados también moléculas plataforma.  El texto es el resultado de los proyectos de investigación desarrollados desde el 2015, y es presentado en conmemoración de los 20 años del grupo de catálisis de la UPTC con la finalidad de proveer un material de consulta para estudiantes y profesionales del área de la química interesados en conocer el estado actual de moléculas derivadas de la biomasa.
Fisuras elementales
Authors: Cristancho Altuzarra José Gabriel
Published: November 2023

Escribir es difícil y se complejiza si se tiene en cuenta qué es lo que se escribe y con qué objeto. En ese sentido, este libro de poesías no es la excepción. A manera de ditirambo, las líneas de este prólogo buscan ser una provocación para la lectura de este poemario y, con ello, para entrar en diálogo con la sensibilidad de cada uno.La poesía puede ser entendida de muchas maneras. La rima, el sentido, el estilo, la métrica, son algunos aspectos que nos permiten percibirla. Pero también está la vida misma como terreno propicio para su emergencia, en la cual hay puntos de encuentro con lo bello, con lo triste, con lo casual, con lo fundamental.