bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
QIAGEN QIAseq FX Protocol v1
Authors: Gailey Emily
Published: October 2023

QIAseq Normalizer Kits provide a fast and easy way to normalize and pool NGS libraries forIllumina, while skipping library qualification and quantification steps. QIAseq Normalizer willaccurately normalize over a broad range of library concentrations, but it cannot fullycompensate for libraries of poor quality or libraries at lower concentrations of less than15 nmol/L.
Confirmation of Gene Knockdown with RT-qPCR v1
Authors: Lee Megan
Published: October 2023

This protocol confirms knockdown of individual genes from CRISPRi sgRNAs using RT-qPCR. Details below specifically validate gene knockdown of complex subunits within the electron transport chain in K562 cells.
Approaches to assess reliability in visual inspection
Authors: Blankschän M , Kanzler D , Liebich R
Published: October 2023

Non-destructive testing (NDT) plays an important role in quality assurance and ensuring reliable ongoing operations in many industries. Thus, the importance of reliability assessment of inspection results is increasing. Current standards and regulations provide several approaches for
this purpose. For example, DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-03 provides general requirements to determine measurement uncertainty. In contrast, method-related standards such as DIN ISO 19828:2021-03 specify detailed requirements for visual inspection (VT), considering environmental conditions and
other factors (for example experience of the inspection personnel). In contrast, VDA Volume 5 defines visual inspection as an attributive method, making measurement uncertainty determinations unnecessary. Instead, the reliability of the inspection process is evaluated by proficiency tests.
This paper examines approaches of regulations, based on previous experiments, for their applicability and suitability for considering the reliability of visual inspections. It is shown that individual measurement values (for example illuminance) are not suitable for this purpose. Furthermore,
it is shown that human factors (HFs) (for example training or experience of the inspector), considered in isolation, are also not sufficiently suitable. Hence, the combination of the qualification of inspection methods, by means of proficiency tests on reference objects, and the application
of Cohen's kappa for evaluating human factors appeared to be more suitable for the investigated issue.
Multi-view feature fusion fault diagnosis method based on an improved temporal convolutional network
Authors: Shang Zhiwu , Liu Hu , Zhang Baoren , Feng Zehua , Li Wanxiang
Published: October 2023

This paper addresses the problem of fault identification in rotating machinery by analysing vibration data using a neural network approach. Temporal convolutional networks (TCNs) have attracted a lot of focus in the domain of fault identification; however, TCN convolution kernels are
small and susceptible to high-frequency noise interference. Furthermore, the default weight coefficient of the internal residual connection is 1. When there are few residual blocks, the residual block characteristic extraction ability is suppressed and only the vibration signal collected at
a single location is utilised for fault diagnosis as it contains incomprehensive fault information. To tackle the above issues, this paper proposes a multi-view feature fusion fault diagnosis algorithm with an adaptive residual coefficient assignment TCN with wide first-layer kernels (WD-ARCATCN).
Firstly, a WD-ARCATCN feature extraction network is designed to extract deep state features from different views and the first layer of the TCN is set as a wide-kernel (WD) convolutional layer to suppress high-frequency noise. An adaptive residual coefficient assignment (ARCA) unit is designed
in the residual connection to increase the characteristic learning capability of the residual blocks and the residual blocks with ARCA units are stacked to further extract multi-view deep fault features. In this paper, acceleration signals collected at different positions are used as the multi-view
feature source for the first time and the fault information contained is more comprehensive. Then, based on a self-attention mechanism, the multi-view feature fusion method is improved and the view weights are adaptively assigned to effectively fuse different view characteristics and enhance
the identification of the fault characteristics. Finally, the mapping between the multi-view fusion features and the labels is achieved using a softmax classifier. The algorithm has been tested using experimental data from the bearing vibration database at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)
and it performed much better compared to other diagnostic algorithms.
Tragic Deviation from the Comic Text: Dual Narrative Dynamics in Ah, Wilderness!
Authors: Guo Xiaorui
Published: October 2023

Eugene O’Neill’s only comedy Ah, Wilderness! is home to plot simplicity and witty remarks. If social background beyond the text is considered, the implicit repression exerted by the dominant middle-class discourse and the resulting female predicament continue throughout the play. Richard gave up his zeal for changing the world, swallowed up by utilitarianism and instrumental rationality. Lily struggled between the call of independent consciousness and the drag of her faint expectation of family, yet finally chose to be docile and compromised with the family. Another tragic layer deviates from the comic nostalgic motif; O’Neill’s feminist concern deviates from the seemingly male-centered surface text, hence the narrative progression of the play text. Beyond the text, the stage set of the play visualizes the process of middle-class utilitarianism devouring individuals, and the directors’ tendency in the adaptations and the actors’ interpretation of their roles prove the hidden sense of repression existent. When the evidence from the stage is applied to the text interpretation, extending covert progression to drama analysis bursts with new vitality.
An Investigative Study on Impoliteness Pragmatics in Kinship Conversation during Chinese New Year
Authors: Wang Ge
Published: October 2023

In recent years, verbal offence and impoliteness in interaction have become a hotspot in pragmatics. In Chinese culture context, this paper discusses the pragmatic analysis mode of chatting discourse in the Chinese New Year and the factors that affect the choice of response modes under the constraints of Chinese seniority from the perspective of interpersonal pragmatics. Through the analysis of questionnaires in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), this paper found that the family conversation during the Spring Festival caused widespread discussion and became a social phenomenon worthy of attention. The younger generation had a negative emotional tendency towards it, and the expression of the questioner was the key influencing factor. Different questioning methods had significant differences.
Intercultural Communicative Competence in Language Education: A Bibliometric Analysis (1995–2022)
Authors: Huang Qiqi
Published: October 2023

This study conducted a bibliometric analysis for intercultural communicative competence in language education by using 401 research articles in this field spanning from 1995 to 2022 in Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection—SSCI database. CiteSpace visualized knowledge maps of this field of research. The research findings show that in the field of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in language education, The Modern Language Journal is found to be the most highly cited journal within the past twenty-seven years; the top three highly cited authors are Michael Byram, Claire Kramsch, and Robert O’Dowd; Ethical Issues in Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship in World/Foreign Language Education is the most highly cited article; transcultural skill, intercultural communicative competence, technology-assisted L2 research, and pragmatics instruction are found to be top four leading research streams. These findings provide considerable insights into the highly cited journals, authors, articles and leading streams concerning ICC in language education from the diachronic perspective. The visualization of ICC in language education literature by formulating a bibliometric approach might be beneficial for researchers and scholars to track the development of this field.
“Topophrenia”: Emotional Shaping in Migrant Geographic Landscape: O Pioneers! and Peacock Cries at the Three Gorges as the Center
Authors: Tang Yue
Published: October 2023

Immigrants, placed in the mixed space of the post-globalization era, are constantly undergoing geographical displacement, life transplantation and nonvisualized emotional experiences, embedded with strong “topophrenia”. They face the shackles of the new and old land. From Willa Cather’s O Pioneers! in the early 20th century to Peacock Cries at the Three Gorges by Hong Ying in the late 20th century, they depict segregated migrant geographical landscapes based on diverse forms of land and rivers respectively, giving rise to different forms of “migration lines”: the “dividing line” in Nebraska and the “water line” in the Three Gorges Dam area of the Yangtze River. Both double lines conceal the authors’ immigrant experience and their special anti-isolation, and finally complete social gender and identity confirmation. Through the counterpoint writing of geographical landscapes and the shaping of dual emotions, multicultural forms are continuously activated by immigrant communities. In this context, wishing to provide a novel perspective and interpretation path for immigrant literature, it will bridge the intersectional commonality between Chinese and foreign immigrants, and compose the immigrant song of the times.
Study of Chinese Political Terminology Translation and National Image Shaping
Authors: Wang Yizhe , Ruan Hongmei
Published: October 2023

China has entered a new chapter after the Reform and Opening-up Policy initiated in 1978, and all walks of life have shown a steady improvement. In recent years, China’s comprehensive national power has been rising, its international status has been significantly improved, and many political terms have sprung up. These political terms reflect the country’s image and the trend of national policy-making, which affects the shaping of the country’s image. Starting from national image and the process of translating political discourse with Chinese characteristics, this paper selects three representative political terms of “Chinese Dream” “Harmony without Uniformity” and “New Model Major-Country Relations” that have appeared in government work reports, regular press conferences of spokesmen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic parlance as the research objects. It means to discusses the relationship between Chinese political term translation and national image building and studies the influence of political term translation to build a peaceful, inclusive and win-win national image. Thus, improving China’s national discourse power on the world stage.
Comparative Analysis of the Readability of English Research Articles Written by Chinese and English Native Writers
Authors: Song Meiying , Dai Qiwei , Yu Hang
Published: October 2023

This research tries to explore the linguistic factors affecting the citation rate of Chinese writer’s research articles. We selected 50 SCI journal article introductions written by English Native and Chinese writers respectively. We measured their readability using Coh-Metrix. We then analyzed the data based on Graesser & McNamara’s theory of multi-level discourse comprehension. Our results show that the introductions written by the two types of writers differ significantly at the following levels: (1) at the discourse level, the referential cohesion score of the Chinese writer’s introductions was higher than that of the native speaker’s, indicating a higher readability; (2) at the situation model level, the deep cohesion and time sequential scores of the native writer’s introductions were higher than those of the Chinese writer’s, suggesting higher readability. Our findings also imply that although some readability indices of Chinese writers’ introductions are higher than those of the native writer’s, it does not necessarily indicate high readability literally, nor good writing quality, which could also be an explanation for the low citation rate. Moreover, the results show that the readability parameters of Chinese and native writer’s introductions differ at various levels, so it is hard to conclude that the readability alone impacts the citation rate.
Research on Translator’s Subjectivity in Chinese Translation of Ideology
Authors: Zhang Chenya
Published: October 2023

As the subject of translation activities, translators have been neglected for a long time. The translator’s subjectivity and creativity have a profound influence on the interpretation of the core content of his works. Taking the multiple translation understandings of the word ideology in Ideology as an example, based on a detailed explanation of the concept of translator’s subjectivity, this paper discusses the factors that restrict the exertion of translator’s subjectivity and how to give full play to the translator’s subjectivity more appropriately, which is conducive to improve the conformity between English translation and Marx’s original philosophical works, and at the same time making excellent philosophical works of truth spread to the world.
Prospective review of open reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wires (K-wires left exposed) fixation in displaced and rotated (Song V) lateral humerus condyle fractures in children
Authors: Prakash Vishal , Gupta Govind Kumar , Singh Neelu , Prabhat Vinay
Published: October 2023

Background: Fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus account for 10-15% of all elbow fractures in children. These include Salter Harris type 2 and type 4 growth plate injuries in which the fracture crosses the distal humeral growth plate and enter the elbow joint. Open reduction and internal fixation with K wire is treatment of choice for the displaced as well as minimally displaced lateral condyle fractures of children to prevent malunion, nonunion and further displacement.
Methods: This was prospective analytical study conducted in Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi from December 2020 to December 2022 which consisted of 30 patients (of whom only 27 were present for follow ups) who were treated by ORIF with K-wires fixation. We followed the classification pattern given by Song et al. Results were evaluated according to the criteria given by the Hardacre et al.
Results: Major culprit for injuries was fall from height (44.4%), followed by playing indoor games (25.9%). RTA and sports each constituted of (14.8%). Functional outcomes based on Hardacre criteria are excellent (85.1%), good in 11.1% cases and fair in 3.7% cases.
Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that open reduction and internal fixation with 2 or 3 K-wires (which were left exposed) and immobilization with casting for 3-4 weeks is sufficient for most of displaced and rotated fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus.
Clinical study of 104 cases of hollow viscus perforation with peritonititis in gastric and duodenal perforation at rural tertiary centre
Authors: Tanter Pranjal , Gond Pratik , Pakkal Shreya , Thippaarapu Manideep , Dandekar Kundankumar N
Published: October 2023

Acute abdomen with peptic ulcer perforation is a common cause of emergency admission and surgery. This is the study that documents the presentation and outcome of perforation management in DBVPRMC, Loni.

This is a prospective study of patients operated upon for perforation peritonitis between March 1, 2021, and March 23, 2023. A structured recorded after questionnaire containing patients demographics, operative findings, and outcome was discharge or death.

There were 104 patients. 81 males and 23 females (M : F = 3.5 : 1). The age range was between 18 years and 95 years. The mean age was 48.99 years ± SD 16.1 years. The ratio of gastric to duodenal perforation was 1.88 : 1. Perforation was the first sign of peptic ulcer disease in 62 (59.6%). Pneumoperitoneum was detectable with plain radiographs in 95 (91%) patients. 72 (69.2%) had Graham’s Omentopexy. Death rate was 17.3%.

We note that gastric perforation is a more commoner disease in our environment. Perforation is often the first sign of peptic ulcer disease. We identify spicy food, alcoholism and NSAIDs intake amongst patient as a risk factor for perforation. Early presentation is associated with good prognosis.
Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with COVID-associated mucormycosis
Authors: Wani Hemraj , Tembhurne Jyoti , Gangurde Arti , Jaiswal Niraja , Khankari Ruturaj
Published: October 2023

Mucormycosis is a deep invasive mycotic infection caused by a group of molds referred to as mucormycetes. The incidence of mucormycosis increased markedly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease can be fatal in a very high percentage of individuals and in others, its effects can drastically affect the quality of life. The prognosis depends on the early diagnosis and treatment in which dental professionals play a major role, particularly in cases of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis. The present report describes the prosthetic management of a case of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis for functional restoration.
TCG Çandarlı Sismik Araştırma Gemisinin 1974 Ege Karasuları ve Kıta Sahanlığı Krizindeki Etkinliği
Authors: MADEN Nafız , TOPAL Coşkun , USLUER Hasan Bora
Published: October 2023

Mavi vatan doktrininin tartışıldığı şu günlerde Ege Denizi Karasuları ve Kıta Sahanlığı konusu daha da önem kazanmıştır. 1970’li yıllarda tırmanan Yunanistan ile Türkiye arasındaki Ege Denizi karasuları ve kıta sahanlığı meselesi hala çözülebilmiş değildir. 1936 yılında karasularını 3 milden 6 mile tek taraflı olarak çıkarmış olan Yunanistan’a karşı Türkiye hiçbir tepki vermemiştir. Türkiye’nin karasularını 1964 yılında 6 mile çıkarmasına ise Yunanistan tepkisiz kalmamış Ege Denizi’ndeki adaları silahlandırmaya başlamıştır. Türkiye’nin de Yunanistan’ın Ege Denizi’ndeki adaları silahlandırmasına tepkisi büyük olmuştur. 1974 Kıbrıs Barış Harekâtının gerçekleştirilmesinden sonra Yunanistan karasularını 6 milden 12 mile çıkaracağını açıklayarak Ege Denizinde karasuları krizine sebep olmuştur. Türkiye, adaların silahlanmasına karşı ülke güvenliğini temin etmek için NATO ile ilişkisi olmayan bağımsız Ege Ordusunu kurmuştur. Ayrıca, Ege Denizi’nde 12 milin Yunanistan tarafından hayata geçirilmesi halinde bunu savaş nedeni (Casus Belli) sayacağını açık bir şekilde ifade etmiştir. Karasuları sorunu, iki ülkenin hava sahasında da sorun yaşanmasına sebep olmuş ve 1974 yılı itibariyle Ege Denizi üzerinde uçuşlar yasaklanmıştır. Ege Denizi üzerinde uçuşlara uygulanan bu yasak ancak 1980 tarihinde son bulmuştur. İki ülke arasında eskiye dayanan Ege Denizi ve Kıbrıs krizi halen tamamıyla çözülememiş bir sorun olarak beklemektedir.
Пешая борьба на тризне Кокотой-хана
Authors: Эшиев А.М
Published: October 2023

В статье речь идет о пешей борьбе (куреш) кыргызского хана Кошоя и калмыцкого богатыря Жолоя на тризне по Кокотою. Этот вид игры кочевников имел особо принципиальное значение. Не все кыргызские богатыри изъявили желание бороться с калмыцким великаном. Описывается эпический психологизм в лице эпических героев каракитайского хана Конурбая и Жолой батыра.
Клинические особенности и некоторые биохимические показатели у женщин с проблемами генеративной функции на фоне хронической патологии гепатобилиарной системы и наличием синдрома повышенной утомляемости
Authors: Удовика Н.А.
Published: October 2023

У женщин с проблемами генеративной функции, проживающих в экологически неблагоприятных регионах Донбасса, а с 2014 года - в условиях локального вооруженного конфликта (основная группа), широко распространена хроническая неспецифическая патология гепатобилиарной системы (ГБС) с наличием синдрома повышенной утомляемости (СПУ). Переживание инфертильности у них в психоэмоциональном плане ярче, чем у женщин, проживающих в благоприятных условиях (группа сопоставления). Наряду с этим в основной группе выявлена четкая тенденция к повышению активности перекисного окисления липидов на фоне снижения антиоксидантной защиты, что коррелирует со сдвигами биохимических показателей. Вышеизложенное необходимо учитывать при разработке патогенетически обоснованных способов прегравидарной подготовки у данной категории пациенток.
Применение аутологических препаратов в стоматологии: PRF-мембраны
Authors: Юсупова С.С , Морозова Н.А , Скворцова Е.Н , Ефремова А.В.
Published: October 2023

В статье описывается применение аутологических препаратов – концентратов тромбоцитов в стоматологической практике, конкретно, PRF (platelit rich fibrin) – обогощенного тромбоцитами фибрина. Представляется простая и точная классификация препаратов концентратов тромбоцитов, обсуждается методика их получения. PRF- это один из видов концентратов тромбоцитов, полученных из аутологичской крови путем центрифунирования и разделения кровяных клеток. Применение PRF-мембран в ходе хирургических манипуляций, способствует ускорению заживления и ремоделирования в зоне оперативного вмешательства, но в силу небольшого сила проведенных исследований, данная тема требует дальнейшего, более детального изучения.
Редкие и исчезающие растения хребта Нургуш (Челябинская область)
Authors: Баландин С.В
Published: October 2023

В статье приводятся сосудистые растения хребта Нургуш, включенные в Красные книги Российской Федерации и Челябинской области, с краткой их характеристикой: распределением по высотным поясам, местообитаниям, частотой встречаемости. Всего выявлено 47 видов, относящихся к 23 семействам. По категориям Красной книги Челябинской области наиболее представлены виды с III категорией – 27 видов, входящие в приложение к Красной книге – 11, со II категорией – 6, с I категорией – 2, с IV категорией – 1. Наибольшая концентрация редких и исчезающих видов наблюдается в горно-тундровом поясе – 21 вид, горно-лесном – 17, подгольцовом – 17
Green production-clean technology and profitability
Authors: Macnunlu U.Kh.
Published: October 2023

Eco-efficiency links economic production with ecological factors in the internal union of economic development and protection of the ecosystem environment, while establishing the role of sustainable development and green economy in all stages of economic production. Thus, green manufacturing controls the impact of processes, products and services on human health and, in addition, on the ecosystem, as well as an approach to increase the sustainable optimality of production. A number of changes in production and product development processes have an impact on the entire value chain of products, and in this case, the efforts made within the framework of green innovative technologies should be evaluated with a holistic approach with "Life Cycle Analysis". In this study, the concept of cleaner production is reviewed and directions for solving a number of existing problems for future continuous production are highlighted
Функционирование органов управления АПК в рамках реализации продовольственной программы (по материалам Московской области)
Authors: Багрянцева Е.А.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются основные этапы и результаты реорганизации системы управления агропромышленным комплексом Московской области в рамках реализации Продовольственной программы 1982 года.
Актуальные методы преподавания и особенности изучения истории средних веков в школах
Authors: Власова Т.А.
Published: October 2023

Работа посвящена исследованию актуальных методов преподавания и анализу особенностей изучения истории средних веков в школах. На первоначальном этапе исследования определяется специфика необходимости и важность изучения истории средних веков, в частности, кратко описываются процессы и явления, которые протекают в средневековье и предшествуют данной эпохе. По итогу исследования делается вывод, что современные методы преподавания истории средников веков в школах не зацикливаются на традиционных подходах к изучению сравнительно сложного материала, в связи с чем в педагогический процесс рекомендуется интегрировать различные формы активного участия учеников, среди которых методы моделирования, коммуникативные, исследовательские и игровые формы преподавания
Миссия Ренсимена: влияние британской инициативы на внешнеполитическую позицию Чехословакии
Authors: Мирзоян А.Г.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматривается влияние миссии Ренсимена на внешнюю политику Чехословакии, определяется история возникновения и развития британской инициативы. На основе чешскоязычной историографии и архивных документов определяются позиции ключевых акторов «миссии»: самого лорда Ренсимена и Э. Бенеша — президента Чехословакии. Изучается роль миссии Ренсимена в последовавшей сентябрьской эскалации ситуации.
Влияние предпосевных обработок органо – минеральными комплексами удобрений на посевные качества семян клевера лугового сорта «ВИК 77» (лабораторное исследование)
Authors: Золотарев В.В , Савин М.И.
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена изучению влияния предпосевных обработок органо – минеральными комплексами удобрений на посевные качества семян
О вопросе экологической безопасности северных регионов Российской Федерации
Authors: Кознева Н.В , Корнилова Р.В , Федоренко Н.В
Published: October 2023

Статья посвящена проблемам экологической безопасности акватории и близлежащих территорий Баренцева моря, изменению биоресурсов в виду негативного влияния человеческой деятельности и путях их изменения.
Аспекты повышения несущей способностью основания
Authors: Соколов Н.С.
Published: October 2023

Возведение фундаментов с повышенными значениями несущей способности является актуальной задачей современного геотехнического строительства. Особенно оно востребовано при строительстве объектов в стесненных условиях и сооружений повышенной этажности. Часты случаи использования буронабивных свай по технико-экономическим соображением не целесообразно. Буроинъекционные сваи-ЭРТ с многоместными уширениями в этом случае оказываются максимально востребованы.
Электроразрядная технология для усиления основания
Authors: Соколов Н.С.
Published: October 2023

Реконструкция зданий и сооружений в стесненных условиях представляет собой сложную технологическую задачу. Статья является обзорной и рассматривает случай реконструкции объекта общественного назначения с использованием электроразрядной технологии при усилении тела оснований фундаментов с помощью буроинъекционных свай ЭРТ. Технология устройства буроинъекционных свай по электроразрядным технологиям является универсальной и широко используемой в современной практике: 1) новом строительстве; 2) капитальном ремонте; 3) реконструкции объектов. Технологические этапы производства свай ЭРТ разработаны с учетом действующих требований, весь комплекс работ объединен в единый технологический регламент, что позволяет на каждом цикле обеспечить высокое качество готовой сваи ЭРТ.
Усиление основания и фундаментов в стесненных условиях
Authors: Соколов Н.С. , Соколов Б.С.
Published: October 2023

Реконструкция зданий и сооружений в стесненных условиях представляет собой сложную технологическую задачу, связанную: 1) с обеспечением безопасной эксплуатации зданий окружающей застройки в зонах геотехнического влияния; 2) с обеспечением надежной эксплуатации оснований фундаментов с использованием заглубленных железобетонных конструкций как, например буроинъекционные сваи, выполняемые по электроразрядным технологиям; 3) обеспечением надежной эксплуатации надфундаментных конструкций при возросших нагрузках на здания с помощью специальных конструктивных решений; 4) обеспечением надежной эксплуатации тела фундаментов одним из существующих методов как, например, цементацией. Статья является обзорной и рассматривает случай реконструкции объекта общественного назначения с использованием электроразрядной технологии при усилении тела оснований фундаментов с помощью буроинъекционных свай ЭРТ.
Исследование средств защиты прилегающей территории от наледи
Authors: Шелехов И.Ю. , Матрасова Е.Н. , Клементьев И.А.
Published: October 2023

В статье приводится анализ различных технических средств, предназна-ченных для защиты прилегающей территории зданий различного назначения от наледи. Показано, что имеющиеся средства не имеют широкого распространения из-за их низкой эффективности, надежности и дороговизны. В статье приводится анализ ситуаций, при которых образуется наледь, которая может отрицательно влиять на передвижение людей и транспорта на прилегающей территории, а также приводятся результаты лабораторных исследований. На основании проведенных исследований было показано, что при использовании новых инновационных решений повысится степень безопасного передвижения людей и транспорта в зимний период времени.
Gender disparity in cocoa production resource access and food security in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors:   University of Ibadan, Fasakin OA , Ajayi OE ,   University of Ghana, Olajide OA ,   University of Ibadan
Published: October 2023

Understanding gender disparities in production resource allocation is critical for agricultural development and cannot be overstated. The study evaluated farmers’ access to cocoa production resources and its implication for food security in Ogun State, Nigeria. The data were collected from 813 respondents with the use of structured questionnaire which involved 420 male and 393 female farmers. Frequencies, percentages, household dietary diversity score (HDDS) and logit regression were used to analyse the data while the hypotheses were tested with t-test. The t-tests showed significant differences in access to labour, credit and extension service but no difference in access to land as farmers have land either through purchase or inheritance. The mean score for access to credit by male farmers was 0.05 and 0.01 by female farmers with a mean difference of 0.04 which was significant at 0.01 level of significance (t = 4.69, p ≤ 0.01). The mean score for access to labour by male farmers was 0.398 and 0.099 by female farmers with a mean difference of 0.298 which was significant at 0.01 level of significance. Lastly, mean score for access to extension service by male farmers was 0.145 and 0.048 by female farmers with a mean difference of 0.096 which was significant at 0.01 level of significance (t = 4.69, p ≤ 0.01). Male dominance was seen in the household with regard to decisions on farm activities. The household diversity score showed that female farmers consumed more food groups making them more food secure than their male counterparts. Age, education, access to labour, farm size and monthly income were found to be significant drivers of food security of farmers in study area. It was recommended that policies that ensure equal opportunities for male and female farmers should be put in place. There is also a need for improvements on credit facilities and extension services. Key words: Cocoa resource access, Farmers dietary diversity, food insecurity, Gender disparity
Feeding patterns and dietary diversity practices of caregivers with children (0 to 24 months) admitted with acute malnutrition in hospitals in Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Authors:   Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Mhlanga TPN , Manafe M ,   Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ncube LJ ,   Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Published: October 2023

Malnutrition is a global public health problem more prominent among infants under five years of age, and South Africa is no exception. Caregivers’ poor infant feeding practices, including lower exclusive breastfeeding rates, dietary diversity, and meal frequency, are the main causes of malnutrition during the first two years of life. Improving mother practices on infant and young children is crucial for growth and development and prevention of malnutrition. This study aimed to assess feeding patterns and dietary diversity practices of caregivers with children admitted with malnutrition in hospitals in Bushbuckridge Sub-District, Mpumalanga Province. A quantitative study design was applied. Data were collected among 151 caregiver-child pairs using an interviewer-administered questionnaire adapted from the Food Agriculture Organization publication guidelines for assessing nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and practices using closed-ended multiple choice questions. Descriptive and ANOVA statistics were analysed using STATA 13 statistical software. The results showed that the majority, 90.0% (n=66) of infants < 6 months, were not exclusively breastfed. Most, 34.6% (n= 27) of the children aged 6-24 months had a lower dietary diversity score (DDS) (<5) and 65.0% (n=51) consumed less than the recommended meals for age (4 times a day). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the effect of continuing breastfeeding was significant for gender [F (1, 71) = 3.90, p=.05] and the diagnosis of the child [F (1, 71) = 8.19, p = .00]. The effect of minimum feeding frequency was significant for residence areas (F (3,74) = 5.23, p =.00) and caregiver education levels [F (3, 74) =3.71, p = .01]. The findings indicated that the majority (90.0%) of mothers did not practise exclusive breastfeeding, the diet lacked diversity, and the children consumed meals less than 4 times a day as recommended for age. Therefore, there is need for targeted infant feeding nutrition interventions, such as nutrition education and promotion of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, which will subsequently lead to an improvement of the nutritional status of infants. Key words: exclusive breastfeeding, dietary diversity, meal frequency, acute malnutrition, complementary feeding
Agromorphological traits and bioactive compounds of four Mexican chili peppers (Capsicum annuum var. annuum L.)
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Oaxaca-TecNM, Ruiz-Hernández SC , Carrillo-Rodríguez JC ,   Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Oaxaca-TecNM, Vera-Guzmán AM ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Chávez-Servia JL ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Aquino-Bolaños EN ,   Universidad Veracruzana, Alba-Jiménez JE ,   Universidad Veracruzana, Vásquez Davila MA ,   Instituto Tecnológico del Valle de Oaxaca-TecNM
Published: October 2023

In Mexico, diverse morphotypes of chili pepper with local recognition are distributed regionally contributing to the in-situ conservation of Capsicum diversity in the hands of farmers, as is the case of Huacle pepper in Oaxaca. The objective of this study was to evaluate the variation among morphotypes of Huacle, Guajillo, Ancho and Pasilla chili peppers, based on agromorphological traits, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in fruits. The morphotypes were established in greenhouse conditions under a random block design, obtaining fruit at physiological maturity for laboratory analysis. Significant differences (P ≤ 0.01) were determined in the analysis of variance among and within morphotypes for all the agromorphological characters evaluated, except in plant height at 120 days after transplantating (dat) and specific weight. Different growth patterns were evaluated from 30 to 120 dat, but the final height was similar. Size, weight, shape, pericarp thickness, locules, number and total weight of fruits per plant were used to determine the variation among and within morphotypes. Morphotypes of Huacle (CH-4, CH-9 and CH-15) and Ancho (AN-R) presented the highest values of fruits, total weight and a low number of fruits per plant. Among morphotypes, significant differences (P ≤ 0.01) were observed for fruit composition, but not for antioxidant activity. Also, significant differences were seen in vitamin C, flavonoids content, and antioxidant activity. In fruit composition, Huacle and Guajillo peppers presented a higher vitamin C content (4.5 mg acetic acid g-1). Huacle pepper was also high in total polyphenols (31.5 mg GAE g-1). Ancho pepper showed a higher content of carotenoids (2.8 mg β -carotene g-1) and total flavonoids (3.3 mg QE g-1). Pasilla pepper showed low values in all the evaluated compounds. In conclusion, all morphotypes showed variation in fruit characters (weight, length, width, pericarp thickness, number of locules and fruit length/width ratio). In fruit composition, the variation was in vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols, but not in antioxidant activity. Key words: Morphotypes, Huacle pepper, Ancho pepper, Guajillo peppers, fruit composition, phenolic compounds, vitamin C, antioxidant activity
Justinian, Pilgrimages and the Theotokos: Imperial Propaganda in De Aedificiis V
Authors: Biamino Martina
Published: October 2023

This article analyses Book V of De Aedificiis, specifically focusing on Aed. V, 6–9. Building on previous studies that demonstrate Procopius’ journey within this book along an ancient road traditionally used by pilgrims, it is noted how, in what can be considered the second part of the book, the historian focuses on the churches built by Justinian for the Theotokos, all situated on high points in Palestine. Based on this, the article seeks to explain how this insistence on the churches of the Virgin on hillsides, combined with the theme of pilgrimage, serves court propaganda, which may have promoted a de-Judaization and a de-Nestorianization of Palestine. Additionally, it is hypothesized that Procopius may have drawn inspiration, given the subject matter, from a genre closely related to pilgrimage, such as that of itineraria.
Mujeres rurales: en la encrucijada entre la política y la paz
Authors: Sánchez Corrales Natalia , Olarte Fernández Alejandra Liliana , Monroy González Myriam Esperanza , Ruíz Botero Luz Dary , González Moreno Ariel Camilo , Pérez Arboleda María Fernanda , Toncón Chaparro Laura Daniela , Díaz Urzola Yira del Carmen , Arenas Valencia Daniela , Monsalve Monsalve Leidy Johana
Published: October 2023

Aunque la Paz (en mayúscula y como construcción estatal) ha posibilitado la emergencia de organizaciones de mujeres y oportunidades de participación, también ha supuesto la intervención del Estado, la academia y la cooperación internacional en sus vidas, sus cuerpos y sus territorios, bajo las lógicas de la productividad y el desarrollo. Por ello, en este libro asumimos una doble tarea: primero, evidenciar las complejas articulaciones existentes entre el colonialismo, el capitalismo y el heteropatriarcado en la constitución de la categoría de intervención “Mujer Rural”, con el fin de establecer que las mujeres en contextos rurales se encuentran en la encrucijada entre la política y la paz. Segundo, adentrarnos en los modos como los colectivos y las asociaciones de mujeres campesinas y de campesinos han resistido y generado espacios comunes, reales y simbólicos, forjando caminos propios que terminan contestando dicha categoría de intervención. A partir de una enérgica imaginación feminista poscolonial, hemos querido participar en una marcha que pretende ver, escuchar y solidarizarse con los procesos de lucha y emancipación, rechazando tanto la intervención como el silenciamiento de las vidas campesinas.
Talking points on the cultural politics of cultured meat
Authors:   University of Birmingham, UK, Stephens Neil , Sexton Alexandra ,   University of Sheffield, UK
Published: October 2023

Cultured meat is a technology that seeks to change the world for the better, by making meat products with a much lower burden on the environment, our health, and animals, compared to conventional meat production. However, any intervention that may cause significant changes to our planet and societies requires thoughtful debate and consideration of how this might happen, what negative impacts there may be, and what uncertainties or ambiguities are being faced. In this chapter we raise a number of talking points about the cultural politics of cultured meat, to focus attention on the variety of issues requiring attention. In particular, we raise discussion points around the public life of cultured meat, the economic life of cultured meat, the political life of cultured meat, and cultured meat and social change. Our aim is not provide clear cut answers or predictions, but to open themes for ongoing reflection.
Cell line sourcing and characterization for cultured meat product development
Authors:   Occam Biosciences, UK, Nelson Leonard , Siller Richard ,   Occam Biosciences, UK, Sullivan Gareth ,   Occam Biosciences, UK,   Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Published: October 2023

This chapter explores the use of bioreactors for cell multiplication in cultured meat product development. The chapter begins by first providing an overview of the principles and structure of a bioreactor, which is followed by a breakdown of bioreactor operation modes: batch cultivation, fed-batch cultivation and continuous cultivation. The chapter also highlights the important bioprocess parameters that need to be considered when creating a stem cell niche in a bioreactor, such as temperature, oxygen, pH level, lactic acid and culture mixing. The chapter considers cultivation anchorage-dependent cells in stirred tank bioreactors, the scale-up of a bioprocess in bioreactors and also highlights areas which could help reduce cost and optimise processing within bioreactors.
Developing cultured meat as a food product
Authors:   Aarhus University, Denmark, Young J. F. , Abraham A. ,   Aarhus University, Denmark, Rasmussen M. K. ,   Aarhus University, Denmark, Skrivergaard S. ,   Aarhus University, Denmark, Therkildsen M. ,   Aarhus University, Denmark
Published: October 2023

This chapter examines developing cultured meat as a food product. It first focuses on the importance of meat structure when considering the development of cultured meat products, which is then followed by an analysis of appearance and consumer attitudes. The chapter also reviews the importance of flavour in final product quality, drawing specific attention to protein degradation/maturation, lipid incorporation and content as well as flavour development from Maillard reactions and other minor components. A section on nutritional quality is also included, focusing on how protein, lipids, bioactive components, vitamins and minerals can affect this. The chapter also highlights the importance of good microbial safety and highlights key research questions that need to be addressed in future research.
Assessing the environmental impact of commercial-scale cultivated meat production
Authors:   University of Helsinki, Finland, Tuomisto Hanna L. ,   Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Finland
Published: October 2023

This chapter draws attention to assessing the environmental impact of commercial cultivated meat production. To provide some context, the chapter first focuses on the environmental impacts of livestock production, specifically the impact of land use and biodiversity, climate change as well as the effect of water use and emissions to waterways. The chapter moves on to examine the use of life cycle assessment and how this practice can be used to estimate the environmental impact of cultured meat products. This is then followed by an overview of the potential environmental impacts of cultivated meat. Similarly to the section on livestock production it discusses the impact of land use and biodiversity, climate change, water use and emissions to waterways whilst also assessing how energy is used during cultivated meat production processes.
Pengaruh Religiusitas, Citra Merek dan Bauran Pemasaran terhadap Minat Beli Produk Kecantikan Wardah
Authors: Pratama Rensia Yuliati , Lilis Yuliati  , Arnis Budi Susanto
Published: October 2023

The research was aims to determine the influence of religiosity, brand image and marketing mix on the buying interest of Wardah beauty cosmetics. The sample of this research is amounted to 100 respondents who were female of Probolinggo’s society, aged 15 to 67 years and had purchased Wardah beauty products. The analytical tool used in this research is multiple linear regression, using the SPSS 26 program with the value of research variables using a Likert scale. The results of this study indicate that religiosity has no significant on the buying interest of Wardah beauty cosmetics, while brand image and the marketing mix have significant on the buying interest of Wardah beauty cosmetics. The implications of this research can provide an overview regarding interest in buying Wardah beauty products is buying interest of Wardah cosmetics on Probolinggo not based on the religiosity because every consumer has different level of religiosity.
STRUCTURE OF THE PLANKTON COMMUNITY IN THE TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTING UNIT OF FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION IN BANJARBARU, SOUTH KALIMANTAN
Authors: Sari Normila , Rahman Abdur , Dharmaji Deddy
Published: October 2023

Plankton is an important organism forming the food chain and material cycle in the waters. Plankton is divided into two groups, namely the group of phytoplankton (plant plankton) and zooplankton (animal plankton). These two organisms has an important role, namely as producers and consumers in one ecosystem (Aini et al., 2018). It has important role in a waters as a primary producer and bioindicator of the fertility level of a waters. The results of calculating the average value of plankton abundance in weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of phytoplankton are 35,523 cells/l and zooplankton are 16,327 ind/l, plankton diversity index values in weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of phytoplankton are 1.967 cells/l and zooplankton are 1.091 ind/l. The results of calculations using the STORET method in week 1 with a total score (-10), week 2 with a total score (-1), week 3 with a total score (0), and week 4 with a total score ( -12). The difference in these values is influenced by several factors and differences in the values of water quality measured during the study.