bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kettős tagadás a nagybörzsönyi német nyelvjárásban
Authors: Márkus Éva , Baloghné Nagy Gizella
Published: May 2024

Tanulmányunkban a tagadás nyelvi kifejezésmódjait vizsgáljuk a nagybörzsönyi német nyelvjárásban. Először az egyszerű tagadás formáit elemezzük, majd az ún. kettős tagadás nyelvjárási megjelenési formáit. A kettős tagadás esetünkben azt jelenti, hogy több tagadószó is előfordulhat egy mondaton belül, de ezek nem oltják ki egymás jelentését, hanem éppenhogy erősítik egymást. Ezt a nyelvi formát a német nyelvjárások ismerik és használják, és a német nyelvtörténet számára sem idegen a kettős tagadás jelensége. A magyar nyelvben is előfordul ez a jelenség. Ebből akár következhetne az is, hogy a nagybörzsönyi nyelvjárásba magyar hatásra került, de mivel más nyelvtani, szintaktikai befolyás nem mutatható ki a magyar nyelv felől – csupán egyes szavak kerültek át jövevényszóként a nyelvjárásba –, nem gondoljuk, hogy erről lenne szó. A tanulmány második felében a tagadó szerkezetek mondattani elemzését vázoljuk, különös tekintettel a kettős tagadás lehetőségére, azaz hogyan lehetséges egyszeres tagadásként értelmezni a több tagadó elemet tartalmazó szerkezeteket. Kitérünk a tagadószó különböző mondattani pozícióira is, amelynek okait a német nyelvtörténet korábbi szakaszaiban is érdemes keresni. Ezenkívül röviden bemutatjuk a mondattagadás legfontosabb jellemzőit a magyarban mint kontaktusnyelvben, rávilágítva a szerkezeti hasonlóságokra és eltérésekre is.
Az Ómagyar Mária-siralom scriptoráról – avagy következtetések egy „biografikus tárgy” nyomán
Authors: Haader Lea
Published: May 2024

A tanulmány a Leuveni kódex felfedezésének centenáriuma alkalmából az Ómagyar Mária-siralom kezének scriptori arcképét kísérli meg rekonstruálni, amennyire ez hét évszázad távolából lehetséges.Megállapításai azon a tudós szövegkritikai kiadáson alapulnak, amelyet Vizkelety András készített  2004-ben.
Szólásmagyarázatok a kemence tájékáról
Authors: Forgács Tamás
Published: May 2024

A tanulmány számos a kemence komponenssel alakult szólást és közmondást mutat be. Egyik fő célja, hogy bizonyítsa, hogy O. Nagy megesküdt a kemence­suttonnyal formában adatolt szólása nagy valószínűséggel tévedésen alapul, valójában a megesküdt a kemence a suttonnyal forma lehetett a helyes. Ebből fakadóan a kifejezés értelme sem az, hogy ʼotthon ül, lebzselʼ, hanem hogy ʼ<össze­illő emberek> szövetségre lépnek egymássalʼ. Az összeillés forrása lehet a hasonló anyagi helyzet, a hasonló természet is, a szövetség pedig lehet házasság férfi és nő között, de szövetkezés valamely cél elérésére vagy barátság is. – A dolgozat további része a sutba vág/dob szólások eredete mellett a mára már kihalt ártatlan, mint a pemet a kemencétől, illetve ártatlan, mint a kerék a kemencétől szóláshasonlatokat igyekszik magyarázni, valamint amellett érvel, hogy a Kemence (nem) Velence szólás két főnévi komponense lehet ugyan tulajdonnév is, mint O. Nagy gondolja, de az sem zárható ki, hogy eredetileg akár mindkét összetevő köznév is lehetett.
Развитие методологии диагностики финансовой устойчивости коммерческих предприятий
Authors:   Оренбургский государственный университет, Шаврина Ю. О.
Published: May 2024

В монографии представлены результаты выполненной диагностики финансовой устойчивости субъектов малого, среднего бизнеса и микропредприятий по производству азотных и минеральных удобрений на основе коэффициентного метода и с использованием MDA-моделей. Практическое применение разработанных методических подходов на материалах предприятий по производству минеральных и азотных удобрений не показало однозначности интерпретации результатов диагностики финансовой устойчивости. В монографии представлена и апробирована авторская методика определения типа финансовой устойчивости, исходя из которой обоснованы диапазоны интерпретации итоговых значений MDA-моделей. Для научных работников, руководителей и специалистов системы финансового менеджмента предприятий, финансовых аналитиков, а также для обучающихся по программам специалитета «Экономическая безопасность», бакалавриата «Экономика», магистратуры «Экономика».
Special Aspects of the Legal Regulation of Mixed Agreements Non-Defined in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Legal Support of Market Economy of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Sheykhov Muslim G.
Published: May 2024

The article examines the issue of legal regulation of mixed contracts that are not named in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, and examines the problems associated with the choice of applicable legal norms in relation to the elements of mixed contracts governing named contracts, as well as elements of mixed contracts that are not named in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The article reflects the existing approaches to the legal regulation of mixed unnamed contracts and concludes that it is necessary to consolidate in legislation the definitions of contractual structures of mixed unnamed contracts that have developed in business practice as named contracts.
Copyright and Electronic Libraries in the Contemporary Conditions
Authors:   Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Professor of the Department of Intellectual Rights of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Academic Director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Intellectual Property and Digital Economy, LL.D., Professor, Bliznets Ivan A. , Scherbak Evgeny N. ,   Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Professor of the Department of Financial Law of the Russian State University for the Humanities, LL.D., Professor, Rybkina Marina V. ,   Head of the Department of Labor and Social Security Law of the Pushkin Leningrad State University, LL.D., Professor
Published: May 2024

The digitalization process has made an impact on the copyright fundamentals, which causes raising the issue of permanence of such instruments with regards to public libraries and archives as the principle of exhaustion of right, digitization of hard copies of works, WIPO actions aimed at the adoption of an international act on the regulation of activities of libraries including electronic ones. In the article, the authors have performed a study and tried to answer the questions raised.
On the Concept of Constitutionalization in the Russian and Foreign Legal Science
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Justice of the Penza State University, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Artemova Darya I.
Published: May 2024

The article reveals one of the significant parameters of ensuring constitutionality throughout the country — constitutionalization. The author identifies a number of specific characteristics, where constitutionalization is a continuous process caused by the need for constant introduction of constitutional axiology into the daily life of the state and society. This approach is typical not only for the Russian Federation, but also for a number of foreign countries.
Federal Treasury: An Object or Subject of Civil Relations?
Authors:   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Sadrieva Rezida R. , Oglezneva Tatyana N. ,   Head of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, PhD (History), Associate Professor
Published: May 2024

The article examines the conflict and gaps of civil legislation in the definition of the concept of “federal treasury” and the property that can be included in it. A detailed and close analysis of Articles 214 and 1071 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as the Civil Code of the Russian Federation) leads us to the conclusion that the position of the legislator on the use of the term “treasury” remains insufficiently defined; it is used in two different, moreover, in opposite meanings: both as an object of civil legal relations and as a subject. As a result of the study, it is concluded that such a collision is not accidental, it has historical roots. The article also analyzes the features of the composition of the property of the federal treasury. As a result, the authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to clarify the purpose for the objects of property of the federal treasury.
The Essence and Differentiation of Succession in the Russian Constitutional Law
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Constitutional and International Law of the Law Institute of the Dagestan State University, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Saybulaeva Saida A.
Published: May 2024

This article discusses the issues of the essence and differentiation of continuity in the domestic constitutional law. A set of essential and distinctive elements (properties and signs) of continuity is indicated, including goals, limits, subjects and objects of continuity. The following types of continuity are studied: positive (progressive), negative (reactionary), neutral (indifferent), etc. The discreteness of continuity and the causes of its occurrence are analyzed. The relevance and importance of continuity in the paradigm of preserving national legal identity (including legal values, positive legal awareness and legal activity) and legal material for subsequent state-legal and socio-social formations. are emphasized.
Fingolimod real life experience in non-naive multiple sclerosis patients
Authors: Sarıdaş Furkan , Koç Emine Rabia , Özkaya Güven , Turan Ömer Faruk
Published: May 2024

Objectives: Fingolimod is approved in Turkey or the treatment of cases of multiple sclerosis (MS) which cannot be controlled with first-line treatments. There is limited information about its efficacy and safety in clinical practice in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fingolimod treatment in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who were prescribed fingolimod by the Multiple Sclerosis specialists of Bursa Uludağ University Department of Neurology.
Methods: This is a single-center observational study evaluating 142 patients using fingolimod who were followed up for at least 12 months in our center between April 2015 and October 2022. Efficacy results were evaluated in terms of mean number of attacks, annualized relapse rate, relapse-free patient rate, disease progression, clinical and radiological disease activity, and no evidence of disease activity (NEDA-3). The safety outcomes are the rates of treatment-related severe adverse events and patients' continuation rates.
Results: Over 12 months of treatment with fingolimod, the average number of attacks decreased by 94.6%, the annual relapse rate decreased by 87%, and most patients did not relapse (83.1%). Alongside this, in 76.4% of cases, there was no disability progression and in 83.3% of cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) activation was not observed. Excluding replacement due to ineffectiveness, 89.4% of patients continued fingolimod therapy. Cardiac events, treatment-related infections and a decreased lymphocyte count were observed as side effects.
Conclusion: In our center, switching from first-line treatments to fingolimod was effective in reducing disease activity in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Research on screening strategy of Organic Rankine Cycle working fluids based on quantum chemistry
Authors: Wang Yi , Yang Jiawen , Xia Li , Sun Xiaoyan , Xiang Shuguang , Wang Lili
Published: May 2024

The screening of working fluids is one of the key components in the study of power generation systems utilizing low-temperature waste heat. However, the variety of working fluids and their complex composition increase the difficulty of screening working fluids. In this study, a screening strategy for working fluids was developed from the perspective of the thermodynamic physical properties of working fluids. A comparative ideal gas heat capacity via the reduced ideal gas heat capacity factor (RCF) was proposed to characterize the dry and wet properties of working fluids, where RCF > 1 indicated a dry working fluid and RCF < 1 indicated a wet working fluid. A three-step screening strategy was developed for working fluid screening for organic Rankine cycles (ORCs). The strategy comprised basic physical property analysis of working fluids, research on dry and wet properties, and quantum chemical analysis. By comparing the RCF calculation result of 23 selected working fluid with values from the literature, the relative deviations of the data were less than 6.64% overall, indicating that the calculation result of the RCFs is reliable. The selection strategy explains the mechanism of working fluid selection in ORC systems from both micro- and macro-perspectives, laying a foundation for the study of structure-activity relationships in working fluids for ORCs.
O PROFESSOR ENQUANTO TRABALHADOR E O PROCESSO DE PROLETARIZAÇÃO:
Authors: Villarreal Gabriela Milenka Arraya , Camargo Arlete Maria Monte de
Published: May 2024

O artigo desenvolveu um estudo sobre a atividade docente sob viés da perspectiva Marxista. Isso com análise de categorias como trabalhos produtivo, físico e intelectual, assim como suas relações sociais com o processo de produção com vistas a uma possível definição da natureza do exercício dos professores em uma sociedade capitalista. Foi possível, ainda, traçar um percurso da profissão docente, inicialmente vista como um vocacionado, até a atualidade onde prevalecem ideias de profissionalização e proletarização, as quais foram devidamente caracterizadas. Tomou-se como referência o caso específico do trabalhador docente boliviano, com base em literatura correlata e nos documentos referentes aos estatutos sindicais daquele país. Os resultados apontam para as diferentes influências que atuam sobre esse trabalhador, o que não o impede de participar de movimentos contra-hegemônicos que são igualmente importantes nessa definição.
Riscos e conflitos socioambientais no campo em Minas Gerais no ano de 2021
Authors: Firmiano Frederico Daia , Teixeira Paula Maria Rattis , Loureiro André Terra de Oliveira
Published: May 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo expor os resultados do mapeamento dos conflitos socioambientais do campo no estado de Minas Gerais, no ano de 2021, a partir de evidências empíricas encontradas através de levantamento de dados secundários. Visa, ademais, identificar as formas mais recorrentes de riscos e conf litos socioambientais, analisando sua dinâmica e suas relações com os setores econômicos mais proeminentes nas chamadas regiões de planejamento do estado. Em 2021, a pesquisa documental em 76 sítios eletrônicos de notícias, local, estadual e nacional, identificou a existência de 80 eventos que geraram 88 situações de riscos ou conflitos socioambientais, dos quais mais de 80% estão conectados às atividades do complexo industrial da mineração e localizados na região central do estado.
Matemática na história da minha vida: uma análise das mudanças no ensino vividas por professoras iniciantes
Authors: Costa Andressa Florcena Gama da
Published: May 2024

Este artigo se dedica a analisar as possíveis relações entre os padrões de ensino de Matemática vivenciados ao longo da trajetória escolar, acadêmica e profissional e concepções e práticas de professoras iniciantes, na disciplina. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter analíticodescritivo, concluída em 2022, na qual cinco recém-formadas no curso de Pedagogia, de instituições públicas e privadas responderam a questionários e entrevistas episódicas, voltados aos seguintes aspectos: a relação do professor com a Matemática antes, durante e após a formação inicial; os conhecimentos sobre Matemática e sentidos para seu ensino e o nível de compreensão e reflexão sobre a própria prática. Assim, o despontar de pesquisas associadas às práticas bem-sucedidas no início da docência e as oportunidades criadas pela formação inicial, alinhadas às novas diretrizes curriculares, que enfatizam a imersão dos estudantes no ambiente escolar, promovendo um aprendizado embasado na prática real, corroboram com a perspectiva de que os professores de matemática no início de carreira, ao menos no contexto deste estudo, passaram por uma mudança gradual das aulas de Matemática e a formação inicial e o contexto institucional, de entrada na carreira, desempenharam papel preponderante na constituição de padrão característico de aulas.
Mathematics in the story of my life: an analysis of changes in teaching experienced by beginning teachers
ABSTRACT
This article is dedicated to analyzing the possible relationships between Mathematics teaching patterns experienced throughout the school career, academic, and professional trajectory, and the conceptions and practices of beginning teachers in this subject. This qualitative research, of an analytical-descriptive nature, completed in 2022. involved five recent graduates from the Pedagogy course, from both public and private institutions, who answered questionnaires and participated in episodic interviews. These were aimed at the following aspects: the teachers' relationship with Mathematics before, during, and after initial training; their knowledge about Mathematics and meanings for its teaching, and the level of understanding and reflection about their own practice. Thus, the emergence of research associated with successful practices at the beginning of teaching, and the opportunities created by initial training, aligned with the new curricular guidelines that emphasize students' immersion in the school environment, promoting learning based on real practice, corroborate the perspective that mathematics teachers at the beginning of their career, at least in the context of this study, have undergone a gradual change in Mathematics classes, and initial training and the institutional context of career entry played a paramount role in establishing a characteristic pattern of classes.
Key-words: Teacher Training. Beginning of Teaching. Mathematics Teaching
An Updated Review on the Diaphragmatic Hernia in Bovines
Authors: Sangwan Vandana , Kumar Ashwani
Published: May 2024

Diaphragmatic hernia is a common surgical condition in buffaloes but is occasionally recorded in cattle. A high hospital occurrence of diaphragmatic hernia in buffaloes raises a concern and a thought on the aetiology, as it affects the socio-economic status of the farmer. Scientific literature published to date could not establish any definitive aetiology of diaphragmatic hernia in bovines. However, it is also definitive that diaphragmatic hernia is not a congenital condition as the symptoms start appearing not before one year of age. Some anatomical factors listed specifically for buffaloes may also add to the aetiology other than the foreign body, advanced stage of pregnancy, or recent calving. Being a slow-progressing and non-infectious condition, early diagnostic and prognostic factors based on clinical, imaging and haemato-biochemical parameters and the selection of cases for surgical intervention are important. The article reviews the literature, when it was first time diagnosed, its global incidence, etiological factors and advancement in the diagnostic modalities, anaesthetic and surgical treatment methods, productive and reproductive outcomes and future directions.
Caracterización bioinformática de aptámeros de ADN seleccionados contra la proteína quinasa (PknG) de Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors:   , Pesantes Morzan Billy Roy , De Zavala Romaña Maria Paz
Published: May 2024

La enzima PknG es una de las 11 serina-treonina quinasas presentes en Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Estas enzimas regulan diferentes procesos fisiológicos. Se ha reportado que PknG es responsable de inhibir la unión lisosoma/fagosoma en el interior de los macrófagos y así asegurar la supervivencia de la bacteria. Durante la última década se ha propuesto que la inhibición de la PknG podría tener el potencial de afectar la enfermedad en su período de latencia (3). En este estudio analizamos de manera bioinformática aptámeros de ADN frente a PnkG y a su dominio quinasa (RK) a partir de 7 librerías enriquecidas. Se utilizó el programa Fast Aptamer para realizar filtros de selección en base a número de reads, RPM y abundancia, Adicionalmente se utilizaron los programas Mfold y RNA Composer para visualizar posibles estructuras secundarias. Durante el análisis se observó un promedio de 41104 secuencias entre todas las librerías. Al analizar los ratios de enriquecimiento se observó que solo el 10% de las secuencias contra la proteína completa y el 8.9% de las secuencias contra el dominio RK tuvieron un ratio de enriquecimiento mayor a dos. A partir de las cinco librerías seleccionadas contra la proteína diana se seleccionó un TOP10 basado en la abundancia de las secuencias. Se observó que el ratio de enriquecimiento promedio más alto (3.68) se encontró en el TOP 10 de la librería sometida a una concentración de PknG de 20 nM. Finalmente, a partir de los TOP10 de las cinco librerías, se seleccionaron nueve aptámeros según la frecuencia de aparición en más de una librería. Se observó que la secuencia AACACGACCTAACTGTGGGAGGCGAACTGCGCGGCTGTGGGC estuvo presente en cuatro de las cinco condiciones de selección utilizadas.
Residencia Estudiantil para Oficiales del Ejército en Lima
Authors:   , Caro Yika Anaís
Published: May 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación denominado “Residencia Estudiantil para Ofi ciales del Ejército en Lima”, busca dar solución a la problemática que enfrentan los ofi ciales del Ejército que se encuentran realizando estudios en la ciudad de Lima, debido a que no cuentan con una residencia de estudiantes que facilite y potencie sus esfuerzos durante el desarrollo de sus estudios y capacitaciones que reciben en las instalaciones del Comando de Educación y Doctrina del Ejército (COEDE). Para su desarrollo en el capítulo 1 se desarrolló la introducción y la presentación del tema estableciendo los fundamentos que serán empleados para su diseño arquitectó nico, habiéndose determinado que el énfasis sensorial es el más indicado; en el punto capítulo 2, se determinaron los problemas y objetivos que deben orientar el desarrollo del proyecto; en el capítulo 3, se desarrolló el marco referencial, en el que se establecieron las definiciones más importantes y se analizó el contexto global, nacional y local que permitirá dar la orientación necesaria al proyecto; en el capítulo 4, se realizó el análisis de los proyectos referenciales; en el capítulo 5, se realizó la programación arquitectónica y el análisis espacial; en el capítulo 6, se realizó el estudio del lugar y la selección del terreno; en el capítulo 7, se trabajaron las estrategias del diseño y en el capítulo 8, se desarrollaron las conclusiones, terminando el trabajo con las referencias bibliográficas.
Comparación de la percepción y aceptación del tratamiento ortodóntico con dispositivos de anclaje temporal en pacientes de Lima según sus características sociodemográficas, motivación y motivo
Authors:   , Estrada Cruz Shanquel , Tejada Olguin Alexandra
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Comparar la percepción y aceptación del tratamiento ortodóntico con dispositivos de anclaje temporal (DAT) según características sociodemográficas, motivación y motivo de jóvenes y adultos de Lima. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico y transversal en 194 pacientes, aplicando un cuestionario traducido del inglés. Se comprobó la validez de contenido (V de Aiken 0,88) y la fiabilidad (alfa de Cronbach 0,79 y Kappa 0,86). Se utilizaron las pruebas de chi-cuadrado y Exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Respecto a la percepción, se encontraron diferencias según la edad al preferir el DAT frente a la extracción dental (p=0.034) y para reducir el tiempo de tratamiento (p=0.024); también, según el tipo de establecimiento hubo diferencias en estos mismos aspectos (p=0.012, p=<0.003) así como el preferir el DAT frente a la cirugía de maxilares (p=0.001), la preferencia frente a la extracción dental fue diferente según el motivo de tratamiento (p=0.034). Respecto a la aceptación, hubo diferencias en la preocupación del tiempo de tratamiento según el tipo de establecimiento (p=0.014) y lugar de residencia (p=0.030); según la motivación se aceptaban de manera diferente las extracciones dentales (p=0.040) y en la relación con el motivo hubo diferencias en la importancia del número de dientes extraídos (p=0.023). Mas pacientes de establecimientos privados aceptan el DAT (p=0.049).
Bienestar psicológico y Resiliencia en personas diagnosticadas con la Covid-19 que no fueron hospitalizadas
Authors:   , Avalos Godo Ximena , Escudero Delgado Nelly
Published: May 2024

La presente investigación expone acerca de cómo el inicio de una pandemia denominada SARS-CoV-2 o también conocida como Covid-19, provocó restricciones en diversas partes del mundo, generando que las personas diagnosticadas experimenten reacciones intensas y a su vez, alteraciones en su bienestar psicológico. Consecuentemente, a lo largo del tiempo el ser humano permanece en la búsqueda de recursos para sobrellevar situaciones como estas, por lo cual el presente estudio muestra la importancia en determinar la relación que existe entre el bienestar psicológico y la resiliencia en personas diagnosticadas con la Covid 19. Se contó con la participación de 176 adultos, con edades entre 24 a 59 años, que tuvieron tratamiento en casa bajo supervisión médica y que residen en Lima, Perú. Los instrumentos aplicados fueron la Escala de Resiliencia y la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico; Asimismo, se empleó un diseño cuantitativo. Finalmente, los resultados evidenciaron una correlación débil entre bienestar psicológico y resiliencia, es decir, se encuentran apenas relacionados y no se hallaron correlaciones significativas entre sus dimensiones.
Adopter des inventaires forestiers à dire d’acteurs pour les forêts communautaires camerounaises
Authors: REBOUD Apolline , MBONAYEM Liboum , LESCUYER Guillaume
Published: May 2024

La procédure officielle d’inventaire des ressources ligneuses pour les forêts communautaires camerounaises constitue un obstacle technique et financier majeur. Plusieurs études ont testé des démarches simplifiées mais sans jamais pouvoir proposer une alternative satisfaisante à la méthode standard d’inventaire, à savoir plus abordable financièrement et techniquement pour les populations locales, tout en étant statistiquement robuste. L‘article récapitule la démarche et les résultats d’un inventaire forestier à dire d’acteurs, qui a été expérimenté dans une forêt communautaire de 4 800 ha, au couvert forestier dégradé. Cet inventaire repose sur cinq simplifications (1) les seules espèces inventoriées sont celles vendues sur le marché domestique ; (2) les arbres inventoriés sont ceux situés à une distance inférieure à deux kilomètres d’une piste ou d’une rivière d’évacuation ; (3) seuls les arbres ayant un diamètre supérieur ou égal au diamètre minimum d’exploitabilité sont relevés ; (4) l’inventaire n’est réalisé qu’avec les propriétaires coutumiers volontaires ; (5) leur droit de possession coutumière sur les arbres est reconnu. Cet inventaire à dire d’acteurs a permis de recenser 3 885 arbres pour un volume de 19 297 m3 dans la forêt communautaire. La quasi-totalité (93 %) de ces arbres sont situés en cacaoyères. La démarche est techniquement robuste puisque le taux de sondage est estimé au minimum à 35 %, et est donc largement supérieur à celui de l’inventaire forestier standard de 2 %. Cet inventaire est également économique puisque son coût revient à moins de 0,5 €/ha, c’est-à-dire moins de la moitié du coût d’un inventaire classique. Il est enfin socialement acceptable puisqu’il valorise les savoirs traditionnels et permet d’élaborer un mode d’exploitation des arbres favorable aux propriétaires coutumiers. Il incite ces derniers à la durabilité en leur permettant de devenir les principaux bénéficiaires de cette activité. Cette méthode paraît adaptée au contexte des forêts communautaires dégradées, mais son application à des forêts plus densément boisées mériterait d’être considérée.
Understanding the early development and supportive factors of individual resilience in times of COVID-19
Authors: Pisotska Viktoriya , Giustiniano Luca
Published: May 2024

This study explores how individuals cultivate their psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic—an ongoing adversity worthy of exploration. Drawing on 55 semi-structured interviews, our qualitative research revealed an early pathway towards individual resilience, socioecological factors influencing the development of individual resilience, and lessons learned across the two observed phases - during and after the first COVID-19 lockdown (Europe, March–May 2020). The study shows three early, interrelated phases towards development of individual resilience - reflecting and making sense of what happened, experiencing hope for better life and regaining control in life. It unveils socioecological factors influencing the cultivation of individual resilience at micro, meso and macro levels. Furthermore, the study shows how life lessons learned could reflect the early development of individual resilience. The study contributes to the psychological resilience literature by exploring the early development of resilience over time and different contexts, and the role of socioecological in harnessing resilience.
How the multiplanar trunk resistance affects the dynamic postural control during single-leg vertical jumps in college athletes with poor movement quality
Authors: Cantusio Laura M. , Ribeiro Renê , Misuta Milton , Sarro Karine J.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Poor movement quality of the trunk and the lower limbs as well as dynamic postural control have a strong relation with non-contact injuries in sport. Aiming to reduce the risk of injuries, training approaches using loaded jumps with trunk resistance have been proposed.
AIM: To describe how a multiplanar trunk load affects the dynamic postural control and the peak vertical ground reaction force of college athletes with poor movement quality of the trunk and the lower limbs.
METHOD: Center of Pressure (COP) variables and peak vertical ground reaction force of 24 female college athletes during single-leg jumps with and without a trunk resistance were compared.
RESULTS: There was a significant decrease of the COP displacement (p=0.006), RMS (p=0.009) and velocity (p=0.007) in the anteroposterior direction, and an increase of the COP displacement (p=0.016), RMS (p=0.043) and velocity (p=0.043) in the mediolateral direction, with a moderate effect size. No significant difference was found in the peak vertical ground reaction force.
CONCLUSION: Exercises involving multiplanar trunk resistance may negatively impact dynamic postural control in women with poor movement quality.
A cloud-based and open-source approach to generate landslide susceptibility maps
Authors: Varnier Macleidi
Published: May 2024

Landslides are devastating events with global implications, impacting human lives and infrastructure. Understanding their patterns of occurrence and identifying susceptible regions is crucial to minimizing their impact. Probabilistic susceptibility mapping is a widely used method for studying landslides, providing a detailed spatial overview. By characterizing the terrain attributes of areas where landslides have and have not occurred, and extrapolating these patterns to the entire study area, a landslide probability map is generated. Although these methods are proven to be efficient, they are often implemented using paid software or restricted access programming languages, which makes it difficult for other researchers to reproduce them. This article presents a free and open-access approach to mapping landslide susceptibility using the Google Earth Engine platform, encompassing all the necessary modeling steps. To illustrate how it works, we carried out a case study for the municipalities of São Sebastião and Ilhabela, in southeastern Brazil. The landslide susceptibility map resulting from this application obtained a ROC curve value of 0.931. 5.4% of the study area is highly susceptible to landslides, and these areas are distributed across the municipalities. Ultimately, this method offers a quick, accessible and low-cost computational solution for an initial mapping of landslide susceptibility.
Demonstrationof CicatricialStagewith Optical CoherenceTomography in A Child with Best VitelliformMacularDystrophy
Authors: Dağdelen Kenan
Published: May 2024

Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) is a rare hereditary macular dystrophy. Various staging systems are performed in the clinical evaluation of BVMD. In this case report, it is aimed to demonstrate the presence of cicatricial stage in a 9-year-old boy. A 9-year-old boy was applied to our Eskisehir YunusEmre State Hospital OphthalmologyClinic with decreased visual acuity in his right eye. When the family history of the patient was questioned, it was learned that the other family members were also followed in another center due to loss of vision. BMVD diagnosis was confirmed by using electrophysiological tests and additional clinical studies. In optical coherence tomography, a hyporeflective lesion consistent with subretinal fluid was observed for both eyes. Additionally, a hump-shaped subretinalhyporeflective lesion was found in the right eye. Visual acuity is generally stable in the early stages of the disease for patients with BVMD, but the presence of a visual impairment is usually thought as a sign of the development of a choroidal neovascular membrane. Although rare, however, cicatricial stage, which is observed in the advanced stages of the disease, can be seen in small children. Distinguishing choroidal neovascular membrane from the cicatricial stage is necessary especially in children due to the risk of amblyopia and to make an accurate treatment planning.
Modulation of physical and chemical connections between SiOx and carbon for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Zhang Kaiyuan , Xing Jiarui , Peng Huili , Gao Jichao , Ai Shuheng , Zhou Qiwang , Yang Di , Gu Xin
Published: May 2024

SiOx is an encouraging anode material for high-energy lithium-ion batteries owing to the following unique characteristics: a relatively high theoretical capacity, low operating potential, ample resource availability, and, most importantly, lower volume changes compared to Si. However, its utilization has been hindered by a significant ~200% volume change during lithiation and low conductivity, leading to the breakdown of anode materials and accelerated capacity degradation. This study presents a novel SiOx/G/C composite comprising SiOx nanoparticles, graphite, and carbon nanotubes fabricated through a simple ball milling and annealing process. This composite features a dual-carbon framework interconnected with SiOx via C–O–Si bonds, enhancing reaction kinetics and accommodating volume fluctuations. These enhancements translate into remarkable advancements in cycling stability and rate performance. Specifically, as-prepared SiOx/G/C exhibits a high capacity retention of ~700 mAh·g-1 over 500 charging/discharging times at 1.0 A·g-1. Furthermore, when incorporated into a full-cell configuration (SiOx/G/C//LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2), this system demonstrates a reversible capacity of 113 mAh·g-1 over 100 cycles at 1.0 mA·cm-2, underscoring its practical viability.
Towards environment perception for walking-aid robots: an improved staircase shape feature extraction method
Authors: Chen Xinxing , Wang Yuxuan , Chen Chuheng , Leng Yuquan , Fu Chenglong
Published: May 2024

This paper introduces an innovative staircase shape feature extraction method for walking-aid robots to enhance environmental perception and navigation. We present a robust method for accurate feature extraction of staircases under various conditions, including restricted viewpoints and dynamic movement. Utilizing depth camera-mounted robots, we transform three-dimensional (3D) environmental point cloud into two-dimensional (2D) representations, focusing on identifying both convex and concave corners. Our approach integrates the Random Sample Consensus algorithm with K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)-augmented Iterative Closest Point (ICP) for efficient point cloud registration. The results show an improvement in trajectory accuracy, with errors within the centimeter range. This work overcomes the limitations of previous approaches and is of great significance for improving the navigation and safety of walking assistive robots, providing new possibilities for enhancing the autonomy and mobility of individuals with physical disabilities.
Electrodeposited CdTe solar cells using low-purity Cd precursors & the effect of chemical purity
Authors: Alam Ashfaque E. , Salim Hussain I. , Ojo Ayotunde A. , Dharmadasa Imyhamy M.
Published: May 2024

Electrodeposited cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells are conventionally fabricated with high-purity (≥99%) cadmium precursors. The current record efficiency of 15.3% was achieved from 99.997% pure cadmium nitrate precursors. This work aims to test the utility of lower-cost, lower-purity precursors and compare the performances as a function of the precursor purity. Initially, CdTe thin films were electroplated from an electrolyte containing 98% pure cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate and tellurium dioxide in an acidic aqueous medium. Glass/fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates have been used to electrodeposit the semiconductor layers. The as-deposited (AD) layers were heat-treated in the air with CdCl2. The structural, compositional, electrical, optical, and morphological characterizations of the CdTe thin films were studied, and the optimal growth voltage for achieving stoichiometric CdTe has been identified. The optimized layers have been used in fabricating thin-film solar cells having glass/FTO/n-CdS/n-CdTe/p-CdTe/Au architecture, which currently holds the record efficiency. The solar cells have been investigated with illuminated current-voltage analysis. A comprehensive comparison with the previous works carried out with higher-purity chemicals has been performed for both the material properties and device parameters achieved using low-purity Cd precursors. The optimal growth voltage for CdTe with low-purity precursors was found to be 1,315 mV and a ~6.0% device efficiency was achieved. It has been observed that the use of very high-purity precursors can ensure considerably higher performance; however, it is possible to play an important role in the performance versus cost trade-off using low-purity chemicals too.
Acetate Alleviates Gut Microbiota Depletion-Induced Retardation of Skeletal Muscle Growth and Development in Young Mice
Authors: YANG Guitao , Zhang Jinwei , LIU Yan , SUN Jing , GE Liangpeng , LU Lu , LONG Keren , LI Xuewei , XU Dengfeng , MA Jideng
Published: May 2024

The normal growth and development of skeletal muscle is essential for the health of the body. The regulation of skeletal muscle by intestinal microorganisms and their metabolites has been continuously revealed. Acetate is the predominant short-chain fatty acid synthesized by gut microbiota through the fermentation of dietary fiber, however, the underlying molecular mechanisms governing the interaction between acetate and skeletal muscle during rapid growth stage remain to be further elucidated; Here, specific pathogen-free (SPF) mice, germ-free (GF) mice, and germ-free mice supplemented with sodium acetate (GS) were used to evaluate the effects of acetate on skeletal muscle growth and development of young mice with gut microbiota deficiency; We found the concentration of serum acetate, body mass gain, succinate dehydrogenase activity and expression of myogenesis maker gene of skeletal muscle in the GS group was higher than GF group following sodium acetate supplement. Furthermore, the transcriptome analysis revealed that acetate activated biological processes regulating skeletal muscle growth and development in GF group that are inhibited due to gut microbiota deficiency. In vitro experiment, we proved that acetate up-regulated Gm16062 to promote skeletal muscle cell differentiation; Overall, our findings proved that acetate promote skeletal muscle growth and development in young mice via increase Gm16062 expression.
Additional Sex Combs-Like Family Associated with Epigenetic Regulation
Authors: Kim Nackhyoung , Byun Sukyoung , Um Soo-Jong
Published: May 2024

The additional sex combs-like (ASXL) family, a mammalian homolog of the additional sex combs (Asx) of Drosophila, has been implicated in transcriptional regulation via chromatin modifications. Abnormal expression of ASXL family genes leads to myelodysplastic syndromes and various types of leukemia. De novo mutation of these genes also causes developmental disorders. Genes in this family and neighbor genes are evolutionary conserved in humans and mice. This review provides a comprehensive summary of epigenetic regulations associated with ASXL family genes. Their expression is commonly regulated by DNA methylation at CpG islands preceding transcription starting sites. Their proteins primarily engage in histone tail modifications through interactions with chromatin regulators (PRC2, trithorax complex, PR-DUB, SRC1, HP1α, and BET proteins), and with transcription factors, including nuclear hormone receptors (RAR, PPAR, ER, and LXR). Recently, non-coding RNAs have been identified following mutations in the ASXL1 or ASXL3 gene, along with circular ASXLs and microRNAs that regulate ASXL1 expression. The diverse epigenetic regulations linked to ASXL family genes collectively contribute to tumor suppression and developmental processes. Our understanding of ASXL-regulated epigenetics may provide insights into the development of therapeutic epigenetic drugs.
Aged-Related Changes in Microglia and Neurodegenerative Diseases: Exploring the Connection
Authors: Ana Borrajo
Published: May 2024

Microglial cells are brain macrophages that support and protect the central nervous system enviroment. Aging induces alterations in microglial polarization, resulting in a shift towards a neurotoxic phenotype characterized by increased expression of pro-inflammatory markers. Dysregulation of microglial cells regulatory pathways and interactions with neurons contribute to chronic activation and neurodegeneration. A better understanding the involvement of microglia in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, is a critical topic to studying the role of inflammatory responses in disease progression. Furthermore, the metabolic changes in aged microglia, including downregulation of oxidative phosphorylation are discussed in this review. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing better preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Enhancing Liquefaction Efficiency: Exploring the Impact of Pre-Hydrolysis on Hazelnut Shell (Corylus avellana L.)
Authors: Cruz-Lopes Luísa , Duarte Joana , Dulyanska Yuliya , Guiné Raquel P. F. , Esteves Bruno
Published: May 2024

Hazelnut shells (HS), scientifically known as Corylus avellana L. shells, are a waste produced in companies that process nuts. The main objective of this study was to find an efficient way to maximize the chemical potential of HS by solubilizing the hemicelluloses, which could then be used to recover sugars and at the same time increase the lignin content of this material in order to produce adhesives or high strength foams. In order to optimize the pre-hydrolysis process, two different temperatures (160 and 170 C) and times varying from 15 to 180 min were tested. All the remaining solid materials were then liquefied by polyalcohols with acid catalysis. The chemical composition of hazelnut shells was determined before and after the pre-hydrolysis. All the process was monitored by FTIR-ATR by determining the spectra of solids and liquids after pre-hydrolisis and liquefactions steps. The highest solubilization of hazelnut shells was found for 170 C and 180 min, resulting in a 25.8% solubilization. Chemical analysis after the hydrolysis process showed a gradual increase in the solubilization of hemicelluloses as both the temperature and time of the reactor were increased. Simultaneously, the percentages of α-cellulose and lignin in the material also increased with rises in temperature and duration. FTIR-ATR allowed for the detection of significant spectral changes in the hazelnut shells from their initial state to the solid residue and further into the liquefied phase. This confirmed that pre-hydrolysis was effective in enhancing the chemical composition of the material, making it more suitable for the production of adhesives or polyurethane foams with enhanced mechanical strength.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Practices: Elucidating the Impact on Healthcare Systems, Mechanisms, and Paediatric Applications.
Authors: Romero-García Patricia Anaid , Ramirez-Perez Sergio , Miguel-González Jorge Javier , Guzman-Silahua Sandra , Castañeda-Moreno Javier Adan , Komninou Sophia , Rodríguez-Lara Simón Quetzalcoatl
Published: May 2024

There is a growing body of research exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the overall population; however, few studies have examined the effectiveness and applications of CAM practices in the paediatric population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), parent's prevalence using CAM in their dependents is estimated to be as high as 80%. This literature review identified broad, heterogeneous, and inconclusive evidence regarding CAM applications and effectiveness caused mainly by variances in sociodemographic factors and national healthcare systems differences. Additionally, a lack of consensus and polarised positions among mainstream professionals regarding the CAM mechanism of action, applications, and effectiveness were identified. This narrative review shows debatable results for most CAM therapies and their applications. However, some evidence suggests that acupuncture, Yoga, Tai Chi, and massage might benefit users' physical and mental health. Additionally, meditation's available evidence indicates that it might be only helpful in the enhancement of mental health, whereas Reiki only displays an effect on patients' perceptions of comfort. Lastly, herbal medicine was observed to have non-specific evidence to support its claim, given the diverse nature and complexity of herbal compounds and procedures. This comprehensive narrative review might offer health professionals a reference to guide their health practices towards a personalised approach, taking into account the patient's values and beliefs, both important aspects of integrated, evidence-based practice, aiming to improve the quality of the offered health services and patients' satisfaction.
Microtextural Characteristics of Ultramafic Rock-Forming Minerals and Their Effects on Carbon Sequestration
Authors: Taksavasu Tadsuda , Arin Piyanat , Khatecha Thanakon , Kojinok Suchanya
Published: May 2024

Ultramafic rocks become promising candidates for carbon sequestration by enhanced carbon dioxide (CO2) mineralization strategies due to their highly CO2-reactive mineral composition and its abundant availability. This study reports a mineralogy and microtextures of a representative ultramafic rock from the Ma-Hin Creek in northern Thailand and observes evidence of CO2 mineralization occurring through the interaction between CO2 and the rock with the existence of water under ambient conditions. After sample collection, rock description was determined by optical petrographic analysis. The rock petrography reveals a cumulated wehrlite comprising over 50% olivine and minor amounts of clinopyroxene, plagioclase, and chromian spinel. Approximately 25% of the wehrlite has altered to serpentine and chlorite. A series of CO2 batch experiments were conducted on six different rock sizes at a temperature of 40°C and pressure of 1 atm over five consecutive days. The post-experimental products were dried, weighed, and geochemically analyzed to detect changes in mineral species. Experimental results showed that product weight and the presence of calcite increased with reducing grain size. Additionally, the modal mineralogy of the wehrlite theoretically suggests a potential CO2 uptake of up to 53%, which is higher than the average uptake values of mafic rocks. These findings support the suitable rock investigation approach and the preliminary assessment of carbon mineralization potential, contributing to enhanced rock weathering techniques for CO2 removal that could be adopted by mining and rock supplier industries.