bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Analysis of the Socioeconomic and Political Status of Muslims in India
Authors: - Mohammad Shekaib Alam , - El Fatih Abdullahi Abdelsalam
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the socioeconomic and political standing of the Muslim population in India. The scope of this inquiry has been restricted to particularly examine three areas: education, employment, and political representation. The presence of a different array of criteria can be ascribed to the analysis of the presented scenario for each of the groups. Darin-Mattsson, Fors, and Kåreholt (2017) have noted that several strategies have been employed to operationalize the idea of socioeconomic status. Among these ways, education, social class, and income have emerged as the primary indicators. Therefore, this paper examines the circumstances of Muslims based on the specified criteria mentioned in line three. It concludes that Muslims are encountering significant challenges in all of these areas, and the government appears to be disinterested in their plight. Instead, it appears that their marginalisation and confinement to specific areas is rising, and they are viewed as troublesome and suspicious in society.
A Study on Retention Policy and Its Influences among the Employees with Reference to Bangalore Hotels
Authors: - Dr.M.A.Ravichandran
Published: September 2023

of how retention policies shape employees' experiences, satisfaction, loyalty, and overall job performance
Consumer Loyalty Towards Supermarket in Bengaluru City
Authors: - Namith Musuri BJ , - Susheela Devi B Devaru
Published: September 2023

Supermarket is a place where the people purchase their daily needs and groceries. Supermarket implements various strategies to make the consumer to stay loyal towards supermarket. Consumer loyalty is the vital accomplishment feature for any supermarket in current competitive market. With a comprehend the competitive market scenario, the most suburb after launch of many new supermarkets and malls, an effort was made to ascertain and analyse consumer views and preferences for the consumer loyalty. In order to analyse the reasons for consumer is staying loyal towards supermarket and what strategies the supermarkets are implementing to make their consumers to stay loyal, this work has been carried out. This paper focuses on consumer loyalty towards supermarket in Bengaluru city and the focus of the study is to know the various factors influencing the consumers to stay loyal towards supermarket in Bengaluru city.
Gold mineralization in the Panikaban area, Banyumas, Central Java Province, Indonesia
Authors: - Heru Sigit Purwanto , - Oki Kurniawan , - Peter Pratistha Utama
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Our research was conducted in Panikaban Area, Ponorogo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Based on the result of field data collection and analysis which has been carried out in the laboratory, stratigraphy study area was divided into 6 unofficial lithostratigraphy units and 2 litodem with the sequence of an old rock to young as follows: Halang volcanic breccia unit (Tmb), Halang sandstone unit (Tmbp), Kumbang andesite lava unit (Tma), Andesite intrusion (Tmi), Tapak volcanic breccia unit (Tpb), Tapak sandstone unit (Tpbp), Tapak limestone unit (Tpbg) and Alluvial (Qa).
Rock lithology conditions in the research area are also included in the category in experiencing the process of alteration and minerallization, making the study area was being divided into three zones of alteration, namely: argillic zoning, propylitic zoning, and sub-propylitic zoning. Mineralization found in the research area is relatively associated to quartz veins (veins or veinlets) in the Halang sandstone unit, as well as on the intrusion body in the study area. Ore mineralization contained in research area such as sulfide minerals, such as: pyrite (FeS 2), chalcopyrite (CuFeS 2), galena (Pbs) and bornite (Cu 5 FeS 4).
Results of the analysis of AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) or atomic absorption spectrophotometry is used to determine the content of sulfide mineral elements contained in a sample. The analysis shows increase in sulfide mineralization which is characterized by the abundance of the elements Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, Au, some places elements of Au increases compared with other elements.
e-Assessment Tools: A Potent Futuristic Approach for Economic Learning Among Learners
Authors: - Parinka Sharma , - Dr. J N Baliya
Published: September 2023

In today’s era, digitalization has made the most prominent effect on almost every field, especially in the field of education. In education, ICT integration is commonly used to describe a technology-based teaching and learning process that is closely linked to the use of learning technologies in education at a higher level. The use of technology in education adds significantly to the whole T-L process, whether we are discussing pedagogical or assessment elements. Technology in Assessment for Learning (AFL) is a teaching and learning strategy that generates feedback that is then utilized to enhance student performance. To improve the quality of assessment, one can use different assessment tools that can be directly linked to improvements in student performance. Various e-assessment tools that can help teachers, students, as well as administrators, are Google Form-based quizzes, Kahoot!, Quizizz, Socrative, Near Pod, Educanon, etc. Thus, the present paper focuses on the concept of e-assessment tools, the need and significance of the e-assessment tools, and a list of various e-assessment tools with their usage. Further, in this paper, the authors try to provide some suggestive educational implications regarding the effective usage of e-assessment tools in the teaching-learning process so as to optimize learning among students.
Exploring Weight Loss Preferences Among Obese Males: An Age-Group Analysis
Authors: - Virender Pal Kaur , - Deepti Gangwar , - Pooja
Published: September 2023

This study investigates preferences for weight loss attributes among obese individuals. The global rise in obesity, with over 1.9 billion adults classified as overweight and 650 million as obese, has prompted concerns about its health impacts. Developing countries face increased obesity risks due to factors such as unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, limited healthcare access, and financial constraints. In India alone, more than 135 million individuals are affected by obesity, a condition characterized by excess body fat beyond normal requirements. Various weight loss attributes, including diets, physical activities, pills, and surgeries, are explored. The objectives of the recent study are to assess Body Mass Index (BMI) among different age groups of male obese individuals and to understand their preferences for weight loss attributes. Descriptive research methodology is adopted to analyze data from a sample of 80 participants. Findings reveal that adolescents primarily prefer dietary changes (95%), while adults and elders favor gym activities (35%). Pills are a lesser-preferred option across age groups. This study provides insights into age-related weight loss preferences among obese males. In conclusion, the global rise in obesity mandates concerted efforts to curtail its cascading health implications. The prevalence of obesity across age groups underscores the need for tailored interventions that account for diverse preferences and attributes. Addressing obesity entails fostering healthier dietary choices, promoting physical activity, and embracing comprehensive weight loss programs. Initiatives like the Reweight program offer promising avenues for combating this epidemic.
Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis in a Child- Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Management
Authors: - Aastha Agnihotri , - Komal Garg
Published: September 2023

Context Chronic Pancreatitis is a rare, but important disease in children and adolescents with negative impact on quality of life. It is necessary to recognise this condition as one of the differential diagnosis of recurrent epigastric pain and bringing together a multidisciplinary team for effective diagnosis and management.
Case Report A 16 year old male child with history of recurrent pain abdomen was diagnosed with chronic calcific pancreatitis with severe exocrine insufficiency with pain with duct centeric disease cause idiopathic, without any family history for which Puestow’s procedure was performed.
Conclusion Successful treatment of chronic pancreatitis reduces the risk of life threatening exacerbations, allows the patient to have significant improvements in life quality, alleviating daily symptoms that may have been present for years.
A Study on Financial Literacy among Teachers Working in Higher Educational Institutions Affiliated to VTU Bengaluru, West Region
Authors: - DEEPTI.C , - VIDYA.R
Published: September 2023

Financial literacy is collection of the knowledge, abilities and information that are enabling the people to use all their money wisely and effectively. In nations such as Canada and Japan, Australia, USA, UK, all state-run program is now concentrating on the interest of personal finance ability of an individual. This research explores financial literacy among teachers working at VTU-affiliated higher education institutions in Bengaluru, West Region, focusing on their earnings, spending capacity, as well as their financial discipline. The study will employ a descriptive research method, gathering data from 100 respondents through questionnaires. This research underscores the importance of tailored financial education programs, with potential benefits for policymakers, regulators, and new investors alike. Such programs can address existing vulnerabilities and empower individuals to make informed financial decisions. Ultimately, this study contributes valuable insights for the development of schemes aimed at fostering economic growth and financial well-being.
An Observational Study to To Find Impact of Covid 19 Infection on Causation and Prognosis of Pancreatitis in a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: - Sudarshan Gowda , - Madhusudhan C , - Teena Chandran
Published: September 2023

Objective :To find impact of covid 19 infection on causation and prognosis of pancreatitis
Design :Prospective observational study
Setting :A large, academic, tertiary medical center
Methodology:Clinical and laboratory data of all consecutive patients with a primary diagnosis of AP during past 6months with history of covid 19 infection was collected .Clinical and radiological grading was taken into consideration for finding severity.
Results:out of 30 patient 4 patients had severe covid 19 infection requiring more than 10days of hostilization but though 1 of those 4patient developed recurrent pancreatitis but severity score was less(clinical and radiological).14 had mild covid 19 infection with minimal respiratory and more of GI symptoms .Out of these 14 ,10 developed severe acute necrotizing pancreatitis requiring ICU stay and prolonged hospital stay .12 patients had mild covid 19 infection with respiratory symptoms .10 of them had pancreatitis of mild severity ,2 developed severe necrotizing pancreatitis.
Interpretation and conclusion:Based on our study we conclude that more than severe covid 19infection mild covid 19infection with GI symptoms has a greater impact on the prognosis of patient with pancreatitis.However there is still insufficient evidence showing that covid 19 can cause AP or negatively impact prognosis.Additional major studies are needed to clarify relationship between these two entities
Educação Matemática e altas habilidades/superdotação: um recorte da produção acadêmica no Brasil (2008-2019)
Authors: Campos Ferreira Weberson , Moreira Geraldo Eustáquio
Published: September 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo apresentar um mapeamento da produção acadêmica nacional sobre o processo de ensino-aprendizagem de Matemática no contexto das altas habilidades/superdotação com vistas à inclusão no período 2008-2019. A pesquisa, de abordagem qualitativa, utilizou em seu percurso metodológico os pressupostos da revisão sistemática de literatura, cujas fontes de busca foram o catálogo de teses e dissertações da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes), o Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) e o Google Acadêmico. Além das disparidades regionais, os resultados mostraram que são escassas as pesquisas que exploram a educação de estudantes com altas habilidades/superdotação na área da Educação Matemática, revelando uma carência no cenário acadêmico brasileiro. Ademais, a multiplicidade de abordagens nas produções analisadas revela a complexidade do tema e a urgência do desenvolvimento de pesquisas nessa área.
Analysis of the Financial State and Efficiency of Activities of Organic Producers in Russia
Authors: Babanskaya Anastasia S. , Telegina Zhanna A. , Kolomeeva Elena S. , Minaeva Victoria M. , Tikunova Anna S. , Usanov Alexander Yu. , Tryastsina Nina Yu.
Published: September 2023

Is denoted to the analysis of the financial condition and efficiency of organic producers to assess the potential for the development of organic agriculture in Russia. Methods of comparative and coefficient analysis, estimation of trends in time series, statistical groupings, and studies of the general properties of the sample were used. The source of information was the data of the accounting (financial) statements of organic producers for 2019-2021 from the State Information Resource for Accounting (Financial) Statements of the Russian Federation. Based on the results of the analysis, it was concluded that organic crop production prevails in Russia, although this industry is inferior in terms of financial potential to other areas of agribusiness. The most financially stable and solvent can be called the production of organic livestock products, processing, and canning of organic products. The noted trend is more characteristic of the level of large agricultural enterprises. It should also be taken into account that, in general, only a small part of the enterprises in the analyzed population has reached the standard level of financial stability and performance indicators, which may generally indicate the low financial potential of organic producers in Russia and the need to attract available financial resources from external sources. The novelty of the study lies in the comparative assessment of production efficiency at enterprises of various scales of activity and different specializations in the production of organic products. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of sound proposals of organizational and financial orientation to ensure a realistically achievable increase in the efficiency of organic production in Russia, taking into account the identified resource potential.
Pendampingan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan BUMDes di Desa Huwongo Kecamatan Paguyaman Kabupaten Boalemo
Authors: Monoarfa Rio , Noholo Sahmin , Ahmad Surya Handrisusanto
Published: September 2023

Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) adalah badan usaha yang dikelola oleh pemerintah desa dan masyarakat desa dengan tujuan untuk memperkuat serta meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat desa. BUMDes dituntut untuk menjaga akuntabilitas dan transparansi informasi akuntansi dalam bentuk laporan keuangan. Laporan keuangan menunjukkan kinerja entitas yang dapat digunakan oleh pihak internal atau eksternal dalam mengambil suatu keputusan. BUMDes Tunas Harapan yang bergerak dalam bidang Jasa Pelayanan dan Perdagangan yang dikelola oleh masyarakat desa dengan sumber modal diperoleh dari dana desa dan masyarakat Desa. Dalam menjalankan usahanya, BUMDes Tunas Harapan belum mampu untuk menyusun laporan keuangan secara umum mengikuti siklus akuntansi yaitu mulai dari terjadinya transaksi sampai dengan dibuatnya laporan keuangan. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan cara pendampingan ke BUMDes melalui pelaksanaan  sosialisasi dan pelatihan, pada tahap sosialisasi dilakukan dalam bentuk Seminar untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai dasar hukum BUMDes, peran strategis dan Revitaliasi BUMDes serta pentingnya Laporan Keuangan bagi BUMDes, sementara pada tahap pelatihan dilakukan dengan memberikan petunjuk teknis penyusunan dan penyediaan  laporan keuangan BUMDes Tunas Harapan yang berbasis IT yang sesuai dengan SAK-EMKM. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat membantu BUMDes Tunas Harapan dalam membuat dan menyusun laporan keuangan BUMDes Tunas Harapan   sesuai dengan SAK EMKM.
Edukasi Penanganan Sampah di Pantai Wisata Desa Botutonuo
Authors: Amaliah Tri
Published: September 2023

Sampah merupakan masalah yang hingga saat ini memerlukan penanganan yang serius. Namun karena kurangnya perhatian dan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap dampak buruk yang dapat ditimbulkan, maka masalah sampah ini tetap menjadi persoalan yang berarti. Seiring semakin bertambahnya jumlah penduduk mengakibatkan volume sampah ikut meningkat. Sampah yang tidak tertangani dengan baik selain dapat mencemarkan lingkungan, menimbulkan berbagai macam penyakit juga kerap mengganggu keindahan alam khususnya pada obyek-obyek wisata yang menjadi kebanggaan suatu daerah. Program pengabdian ini beranjak dari permasalahan yang terjadi di obyek wisata yang terdapat di Kawasan Teluk Tomini. Program pengabdian bertujuan untuk memberikan alternatif solusi terhadap permasalahan sampah yang terdapat di Desa Botutonuo, khususnya di lingkungan pantai wisata. Desa Botutonuo Kecamatan Kabila Bone Kabupaten Bone Bolango memiliki jumlah penduduk sebanyak 1.276 jiwa ini memiliki beberapa obyek wisata yang setiap harinya mulai ramai dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan membutuhkan penanganan penanggulangan sampah yang tidak boleh terabaikan.
Reliability of gaze-contingent perimetry
Authors: Thomas Nikita , Acton Jennifer H. , Erichsen Jonathan T. , Redmond Tony , Dunn Matt J.
Published: September 2023

Standard automated perimetry, a psychophysical task performed routinely in eyecare clinics, requires observers to maintain fixation for several minutes at a time in order to measure visual field sensitivity. Detection of visual field damage is confounded by eye movements, making the technique unreliable in poorly attentive individuals and those with pathologically unstable fixation, such as nystagmus. Microperimetry, which utilizes ‘partial gaze-contingency’ (PGC), aims to counteract eye movements but only corrects for gaze position errors prior to each stimulus onset. Here, we present a novel method of visual field examination in which stimulus position is updated during presentation, which we refer to as ‘continuous gaze-contingency’ (CGC). In the first part of this study, we present three case examples that demonstrate the ability of CGC to measure the edges of the physiological blind spot in infantile nystagmus with greater accuracy than PGC and standard ‘no gaze-contingency’ (NoGC), as initial proof-of-concept for the utility of the paradigm in measurements of absolute scotomas in these individuals. The second part of this study focused on healthy observers, in which we demonstrate that CGC has the lowest stimulus positional error (gaze-contingent precision: CGC = ± 0.29°, PGC = ± 0.54°, NoGC = ± 0.81°). CGC test–retest variability was shown to be at least as good as both PGC and NoGC. Overall, CGC is supported as a reliable method of visual field examination in healthy observers. Preliminary findings demonstrate the spatially accurate estimation of visual field thresholds related to retinal structure using CGC in individuals with infantile nystagmus.
Reframing the Lupeni Strike of 1929: State Intervention and Organized Labor in Romania’s Jiu Valley
Authors: Glont Anca
Published: September 2023

The article examines the Lupeni strike action of 1929. While Communist-era
historiography exalted the strike as a political action led by party members,
the strike was atypical for local labor organization. Placing the strike in the
wider context of 1920-1931, the article traces the interaction between local
organized labor, the coal companies of the Jiu Valley, and state agents, both
locally and in Bucharest. In the post-1918 period, the unions pressed for
miners to receive reasonable compensation; given the state’s demand for
coal and the companies’ need for labor, this initially fostered compromise.
The Romanian state was willing to tolerate local labor unions led by Social
Democrats, while using repression — including the army — to suppress
strikes and ensure an uninterrupted coal supply. Shifts in the market and
coal production, however, reduced the need for miners — resulting in the
fragmentation of local unions. In 1929 the combination of a relatively liberal
regime, coal companies seeking rationalization of their work force, and a
radicalized fringe group resulted in the strike. While rejecting pre-1989
depictions of the strike, the text argues that labor history helps to reveal
the limits of Romanian interwar democracy in ways that political and legal
approaches may not.
Technologies of Creative Education
Authors: Мартишина Н.В. , Гречушкина Н.В.
Published: September 2023

Актуальность проблемы заключается в потребности современной школы, в том числе высшей, расширить практики креативного образования в контексте существующих требований к личностным результатам обучения, способствующим гармоничному личностному и профессионально-личностному развитию обучающихся. Целью исследования являлось выявление педагогических технологий, позволяющих продуктивно достигать цель и решать задачи креативного образования. В исследовании авторы опирались на совокупность методологических подходов, направленных на выявление и анализ особенностей креативного образования, и применяли методы систематизации и классификации, которые позволили определить педагогические технологии креативного образования и представить их краткую характеристику, раскрыть влияние педагогических технологий творческого образования на образовательные результаты обучающихся. Сделано предположение о том, что реализация на практике креативного образования будет более успешной, если определены и разработаны педагогические технологии, адекватные его цели и задачам. Основными результатами исследования, определяющими его новизну, теоретическую и практическую значимость, стали выявление, обоснование педагогических технологий, позволяющих продуктивно достигать цель и решать задачи креативного образования. В дальнейших исследованиях предполагается изучение результативности применения описанных технологий креативного образования, адаптированных к образовательному контексту конкретных предметных областей.

The relevance of the investigated issue consists in the fact that modern school to promote creativity in education in order to ensure students’ harmonious personal and professional development. The aim of the research is to investigate the impact pedagogical technologies have on goal achievement and creativity in education. The research employs a number of methodological approaches aimed at the investigation and analysis of the peculiarities of creative education, methods of systematization and classification aimed at investigating creativity in education and at investigating the impact students’ creativity has on their academic achievements. The authors maintain that creative education is more efficient provided that pedagogical technologies are identified and the aims and goals are adequate. The major results of the research, which define its novelty, theoretical and practical significance, consist in pedagogical technologies which enable educators to achieve goals and aims of creative education. Further research can be aimed at the investigation of efficient technologies of creative education adapted to particular educational goals.
Investigating Novice Teachers’ Psychological Readiness to Personalized Education
Authors: Кисова В.В. , Семенов А.В. , Семенова Е.А.
Published: September 2023

Одной из приоритетных тенденций развития современного высшего образования является персонификация образовательного процесса в соответствии с индивидуальными запросами студентов и особенностями их индивидуального профессионального становления. В связи с этим особенно актуальной является такая организация образовательного процесса, как построение индивидуального образовательного маршрута каждым обучающимся. Целью исследования стало определение психологической готовности студентов педагогического вуза к обучению по индивидуальному образовательному маршруту, для чего был определен уровень развития у студентов субъектности по отношению к образовательному процессу, проанализированы типологические особенности развития социально-психологической адаптированности и саморегуляции в учебной деятельности как дескрипторов их психологической готовности. Полученные результаты позволили утверждать, что большая часть студентов имела высокий уровень социально-психологической адаптации, была мотивирована на возможные изменения своих отношений с социальной средой, хорошо осознавала необходимость овладения новыми способами поведения, однако отличалась средним уровнем сформированности осознанной саморегуляции учебной деятельности. Это свидетельствовало о большой зависимости студентов от ситуации и мнения референтной группы. Большинству студентов экспериментальной группы была необходима целенаправленная психолого-педагогическая поддержка для того, чтобы полноценно обучаться по индивидуальному образовательному маршруту.

A priority trend in the development of modern higher education is personalized learning, an educational approach aimed at the customization of the learning experience for each student according to their unique needs, strengths and weaknesses, which accounts for the relevance of the optimization of the learning process for students’ needs. The aim of the research is to identify students’ psychological readiness to study in a pedagogical university. To achieve the aim, the researchers have identified students’ abilities to accomplish learning objectives and complete educational tasks. The researchers have analyzed the peculiarities of students’ social and psychological adaptability and self-regulation as indicators of students’ psychological readiness. The results of the research show that the majority of students are eager to adapt to the new conditions of their social and psychological environment, understand the necessity of acquiring new behavioral patterns but have different self-regulation skills. Students greatly depend on their environment and on their peers’ attitude. The majority of students of the experimental group needed psychological assistance in order to follow an individual learning path.
Addiction-Prone Personality Traits in Teenage Boys and Girls
Authors: Кушко О.Ю. , Груша А.В. , Пчёлкина Е.П.
Published: September 2023

В статье рассмотрены половые различия склонности подростков к зависимому поведению. Проблема зависимого поведения не утрачивает свою актуальность из-за увеличения количества подростков, склонных к зависимому поведению в ситуациях социально-экономических изменений, и появления новых видов зависимостей, несмотря на множество форм и методов профилактики. С целью установления различий в склонности к зависимому поведению у 100 учащихся 7–11 классов Белгорода (50 % мальчиков и 50 % девочек) подросткового возраста авторами было проведено ее эмпирическое исследование с помощью методики диагностики СДП (склонность к девиантному поведению) Э. В. Леуса, методики диагностики склонности к 13 видам зависимостей Г. В. Лозовой и теста на выявление любовной зависимости А. Ю. Егорова). Доказано предположение о том, что в целом зависимое поведение свойственно подросткам обоих полов. Для девочек более характерен такой вид зависимого поведения, как любовная зависимость, а для мальчиков — компьютерная (от интернета, социальных сетей). Анализ половых различий в склонности к зависимому поведению подростков в измененных условиях, связанных с дистанционным обучением, детерминант выявленных особенностей и последующая разработка мер профилактики зависимого поведения в подростковом возрасте составляют новизну данного исследования, а также открывают перспективы дальнейших исследований данной тематики и разработки программ психопрофилактики зависимого поведения подростков с учетом половых и гендерных различий.

The article treats gender-related differences in addiction-prone personality traits in adolescents. The issue of addicted behavior is a relevant one, for the number of teenagers demonstrating addictive behaviors against the background of socio-economic instability is ever growing despite numerous preventive measures. The authors of the article conduct an empirical research involving 100 schoolchildren (50 boys and 50 girls) of the city of Belgorod (year 7 — year 11) and use E. V. Leus’s, G. V. Lozova’s and A. Yu. Yegorov’s methodology of diagnosing deviant behaviors in adolescents. The article maintains that both male and female adolescents are prone to addiction. Girls are more likely to develop an emotional addiction, while boys are more vulnerable to computer addiction (the internet and social media). The novelty of the research is accounted for by the fact that the article analyzes gender-related differences in adolescents in the conditions of distance learning and presents measures that can help prevent addictive behaviors in adolescents. The elaboration of effective measures aimed at preventing addiction in adolescents is a prospect for further research.
Gestión de Residuos Sólidos con Conciencia Ecológica para la Ciudad de Babahoyo.
Authors: Viteri García Iván Patricio , De Jesús Carbajal Llauce Cecilia Teresita
Published: September 2023

La Organización Mundial de la Salud y las agencias de la ONU cada año en sus cumbres llaman a los representantes de todas las naciones y gobiernos a trabajar juntos para resolver los diversos problemas globales que asolan nuestro planeta. Y uno de estos problemas recurrentes es la adecuada gestión del agua en todo el planeta, otro es el excesivo tonelaje de residuos municipales que se registra a diario sin conciencia ni control. Los gobiernos nacionales y locales se esfuerzan por asignar recursos a este desafío de gestión de residuos para todas las poblaciones. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, esto se hace sin normas técnicas, personal capacitado o adecuado, y sin las piezas técnicas necesarias para su correcta recolección. Este estudio tuvo como finalidad iniciar políticas urbanas entre gobiernos locales y ciudadanos, buscar errores y falencias que puedan existir, formular estrategias públicas respetuosas con el medio ambiente y generar mejoras en la materia, lo que a su vez conduce a la mejora de la sociedad. El manejo inadecuado de los Residuos Sólidos Urbanos afecta la economía de la ciudad y la salud de sus habitantes.
Análisis de la relación entre la inversión(formación bruta de capital fijo) y el ahorro (ahorro nacional bruto)
Authors: Maigua Santacruz Dalia Yarina , Alba Ushiña Norma Isaura
Published: September 2023

Este análisis compete definir el Marco Teórico para el estudio propuesto. Se conceptualizará qué es el ahorro y la inversión en términos macroeconómicos. Habiendo definido y conocido el porqué de la utilización de tales conceptos, se procederá a teorizar al respecto de estos indicadores, de acuerdo a las doctrinas económicas dominantes en el último siglo: la Clásica, el Keynesianismo y el Neokeynesianismo. Conocidas las teorías económicas al respecto y su aplicación en la realidad, se determinará el Coeficiente de Correlación entre el ahorro y la inversión, en un marco macroeconómico; es decir, el Ahorro Nacional Bruto y la Formación Bruta de Capital Fijo. Estableciendo esta relación, se determinará cómo es que esto se aplica a la realidad económica de los países, haciendo énfasis en el Ecuador. Para culminar, se mostrarán los resultados y conclusiones del estudio y estas serán contrastadas con la realidad económica nacional.
Die Informationsfreiheit in der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention
Authors: Gilsbach Anna
Published: September 2023

Der Beitrag stellt knapp die in Art. 10 der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention enthaltene Informationsfreiheit und die Rechtsprechung des Europäischen Gerichtshofes für Menschenrechte hierzu dar. Außerdem wird die Anwendung von Art. 10 der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention in der deutschen Verwaltungsrechtsprechung dargestellt.
Die Informationsfreiheit in der Aarhus-Konvention
Authors: Ansari Layla
Published: September 2023

In diesem Kapitel gibt die Autorin einen Einblick in den völkerrechtlichen Rahmen des Rechts auf Zugang zu Umweltinformationen. Hierzu zeichnet die Autorin kurz die Entstehung des Zugangsrechts zu Umweltinformationen auf internationaler Ebene nach. In diesem Zusammenhang schildert die Autorin knapp den politisch-historischen Kontext sowie die Vertragsverhandlungen zur Aarhus-Konvention. Anschließend gibt die Autorin einen Überblick über die Gewährleistungsinhalte der Aarhus-Konvention, insbesondere dem Non-Compliance-Verfahren mit Fokus auf die Individualbeschwerde. Nachdem die Autorin die Auslegungsgrundsätze zu völkerrechtlichen Verträgen erörtert und hieraus Konsequenzen für die Auslegung der Aarhus-Konvention zieht, schließt sie das Kapitel mit einem kurzen Abriss zur Umsetzung der Aarhus-Konvention in der EU.
Metodología para el direccionamiento de recursos en la expansión de tierras de la cadena productiva de café en Risaralda.
Authors: Torres-Angarita Fabio Alexis
Published: September 2023

Los estudios de zonificación de aptitud son un recurso importante al momento de planear estrategias de ordenamiento territorial para direccionar recursos que mejoran la situación económica y productiva de una cadena agropecuaria en una región determinada. El presente trabajo propone una metodología para el direccionamiento de recursos en la expansión de tierras de la cadena productiva de café en el departamento de Risaralda. La investigación consistió en identificar zonas idóneas para la expansión de tierras en el cultivo de café a nivel departamental, mediante una técnica denominada “Geoproceso de correlación espacial, utilizando capas de información geográfica”; para finalmente obtener un mapa en escala 1:100.000 en el que se representaron 6.209,9 hectáreas potenciales en cuatro municipios del departamento de Risaralda, equivalentes al 1,73% de ocupación del territorio.Los estudios de zonificación de aptitud son un recurso importante al momento de planear estrategias de ordenamiento territorial para direccionar recursos que mejoran la situación económica y productiva de una cadena agropecuaria en una región determinada. El presente trabajo propone una metodología para el direccionamiento de recursos en la expansión de tierras de la cadena productiva de café en el departamento de Risaralda. La investigación consistió en identificar zonas idóneas para la expansión de tierras en el cultivo de café a nivel departamental, mediante una técnica denominada “Geoproceso de correlación espacial, utilizando capas de información geográfica”; para finalmente obtener un mapa en escala 1:100.000 en el que se representaron 6.209,9 hectáreas potenciales en cuatro municipios del departamento de Risaralda, equivalentes al 1,73% de ocupación del territorio.
Manejo del sombrío en los sistemas agroforestales con café
Authors: León-Burgos Andrés Felipe
Published: September 2023

Los sistemas agroforestales con café por sus beneficios ambientales como la captura de carbono atmosférico, conservación de suelo, agua y biodiversidad, así como garantizar niveles de productividad adecuados en el cultivo de café, han permitido favorecer el crecimiento de la caficultura colombiana en zonas donde las condiciones climáticas y de suelo son limitantes para el desarrollo del cultivo a libre exposición solar. Sin embargo, para asegurar una buena productividad en estos sistemas de producción, el manejo agronómico debe planificarse de manera oportuna y adecuada. El manejo de los sistemas agroforestales con café debe orientarse a evitar la competencia por los recursos luz, agua y nutrientes, dada la asociación que se establece entre los árboles de sombrío y las plantas de café, en particular la interacción del exceso de sombra y la disponibilidad de la radiación fotosintéticamente activa para el cultivo. De esta manera, el objetivo de este seminario es actualizar información del manejo del sombrío en los sistemas agroforestales con café en Colombia, y las perspectivas respecto a los requisitos ambientales y de seguridad del personal, estipulados en las normativas colombianas.
Caracterización agroclimática de las regiones cafeteras de Colombia
Authors: Ramírez-Carabalí Carolina , Sarmiento-Herrera Ninibeth , García-López Juan Carlos
Published: September 2023

Las clasificaciones climáticas en la historia han sido materia de estudios muy rigurosos, soportados en la observación e instrumentación. Uno de los pioneros fue Alexander von Humboldt, quien entre 1799 y 1804, con sus viajes a las regiones equinocciales del Nuevo Continente, consolidó la teoría de que en el trópico el ciclo de la naturaleza estaba asociado a los pisos térmicos y la latitud de los “emplazamientos”. Existen bases fundamentales para definir las diferentes características de las zonas, desde lo físico, biológico, ambiental y económico, sin embargo, algunos estudios pioneros consideraron las variables climáticas lluvia y temperatura que, al analizarse por largos períodos, derivan patrones temporales y espaciales, que ayudarán a entender las respuestas fenológicas de cultivos de interés económico. Las investigaciones más sobresalientes en el trópico han utilizado las guías generales de zonificación agroecológica, las cuáles contribuyen a su vez para la estimación de la productividad potencial. En el seminario se darán a conocer algunos de los elementos clave para el uso de la información climática y fisiológica, para calcular indicadores de importancia en el cultivo de café y cómo su combinación permite dilucidar las diferencias regionales, reconocer las potencialidades o limitaciones, y de esta forma, diseñar los sistemas de producción, con un propósito adicional de regular el uso de las tierras.
TOWARDS BIM-GIS INTEGRATION FOR ROAD INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Cepa Jorge Jerez , Pavón Rubén Muñoz , Alberti Marcos García , Caramés Paloma
Published: September 2023

Roads and highways are often managed by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). However, these systems lack the level of detail that Building Information Modelling (BIM) can bring to an infrastructure management system. BMGIS integration allows the management of information from both infrastructure and environmental points of view. This provides an overview of the infrastructure, facilitating decision-making process throughout its complete life cycle. This article shows a semi-automated process to generate the hybrid BIM-GIS model of Madrid Calle30. The model together with an external database was uploaded to an intelligent management platform that allows visualising the available documentation, assisting management, and bringing the ring-road closer to a digital twin of the infrastructure.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING CRANE SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION: A COMBINED QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Zhang Yunhan , Chen Ke
Published: September 2023

A digital-enabled safety management approach is increasingly crucial for crane operations, which are common yet highly hazardous activities sensitive to environmental dynamics on construction sites. However, there exists a knowledge gap regarding the current status and developmental trajectory of this approach. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of digital technologies for enhancing crane safety, drawing insights from articles published between 2008 and 2021. Special emphasis is placed on the sensing devices currently in use for gathering “man-machine-environment” data, as well as the communication networks, data processing algorithms, and intuitive visualization platforms employed. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis of the literature, it is evident that while notable advancements have been made in digital-enabled crane safety management, these achievements remain largely confined to the experimentation stage. Consequently, a framework is proposed in this study to facilitate the practical implementation of digital-enabled crane safety management. Furthermore, recommendations for future research directions are presented. This comprehensive review offers valuable guidance for ensuring safe crane operations in the construction industry.
Stable Brine Layers beneath Europa’s Chaos
Authors: Chivers C. J. , Buffo J. J. , Schmidt B. E.
Published: September 2023

The formation mechanism of Europa’s large chaos terrain (>∼100 km diameter) and associated lenticulae (<∼10 km diameter) has been debated since their observations by the Galileo spacecraft. Their geomorphology and distribution suggest there may be reservoirs of saline liquid water 1–3 km beneath the surface—the “shallow water” model—generated by injection of ocean water or melting of the ice shell. Recent investigations on the evolution of small shallow-water bodies (≤103 km3) suggests that salts with a small effect on melting point (MgSO4) can extend the lifetime of saline bodies by ∼5% compared to freshwater reservoirs. However, sodium chloride, identified as a potential oceanic salt, has a significantly stronger impact on the freezing point, suggesting a further extension of liquid lifetimes. Moreover, the substantial volumes of liquid water (∼104 km3) beneath large chaos could be melted in situ rather than injected through a fracture, implying a distinct chemistry and formation environment. Here, we use numerical models to explore how the chemistry and disparate origins of shallow water control its evolution and lifetime. For small, injected sills, we find that NaCl can extend their liquid lifetime to ∼140 kyr—up to a ∼60% increase over freshwater sills. Saline melt lenses will last at least 175 kyr but, in contrast to sills, may persist as a stable layer of brine beneath the surface for over 500 kyr. Our results provide further support for the presence of liquid water at shallow depths within Europa’s ice shell today.
Molecular identification and infection pathology of Mycobacterium spp. in captive wild animals in Pakistan
Authors: Akhtar Komal , Ahmed Ishtiaq , Tipu Muhammad Yasin , Yaqub Tahir , Shahid Muhammad , Rehman Aziz ur , Ahmad Muhammad Zishan , Ghani Ammar , Khan Aman Ullah , Rehman Rafie Adeem , Rafique Muhammad Kamran , Saadullah Muhammad , Kashif Muhammad , Aslam Asim
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Animal tuberculosis is an infectious, chronic, granulomatous, and debilitating disease affecting animals as well as humans. However, in recent decades, there have been many endemic geographic localities where animal tuberculosis has been identified in wildlife reservoirs, limiting the eradication program in cattle. This study aimed to identify animal tuberculosis in captive zoo animals in Pakistan.
Methodology: In total, 185 morbid zoo animals were brought for postmortem examination at a veterinary postmortem facility. During the macroscopic examination, these animals were thoroughly examined for the presence of suggestive gross lesions of animal tuberculosis (granulomas/tubercles), and the pattern and distribution of these lesions in different organs. The Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining was performed on smears prepared from granulomatous lesions of lung tissue followed by molecular identification of M. bovis and M. tuberculosis DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Results: The postmortem examination revealed that 8.1% (15/185) of animals had gross tuberculosis lesions on the lungs and lymph nodes. The ZN staining of tissue smears showed 5.40% positivity while M. bovis and M. tuberculosis DNA was identified in 3.78 % and 1.1% of investigated animals, respectively.
Conclusions: The study showed that animal tuberculosis is prevalent among wildlife in Pakistan and it may pose serious public health concerns to the people visiting these zoos and wildlife parks.
Molecular diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Treatment-experienced Patients from Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Srikar Anagoni , Venkataramana Banda , Mohan Alladi , Sarma PVGK , Rekha Devi Kangjam , Narain Kanwar , Chaudhury Abhijit
Published: September 2023

Introduction: To get a comprehensive idea about the transmission and epidemiology of TB globally and locally, the use of molecular typing methods has become imperative not only for understanding genetic diversity but also the population structure of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). We aimed to investigate the drug resistance pattern and genetic diversity of MTBC among previously treated patients with sputum smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in a South Indian population.
Methodology: 104 patients with sputum smear positivity and who had previously undergone treatment were selected. Drug susceptibility testing, Spoligotyping, MIRU-VNTR, and SNP typing were performed.
Results: Mono-resistance to isoniazid 16 (15.38%) was the highest among all drugs. Out of 104 isolates, 24 (23%) isolates were classified as MDR strains. The distributions of most common lineages were: EAI3-Ind–20 (19.23%), EAI5-13 (12.50%), Beijing-12 (11.54%), CAS1-Delhi- 9 (8.65%), and 7 (6.73%) each of T-H37rv, Unknown and Orphan types. MIRU-VNTR-based analysis revealed that there are two major groups: CAS1-Delhi and Beijing groups. Out of 104 isolates, 82 belonged to well-defined lineages and 6 clusters, and the remaining 22 were singletons. SNP analysis showed no mutations associated with five sets of genes in 33 strains.
Conclusions: The occurrence of 11.54% Beijing strains in South India is an important finding. High frequency of Isoniazid mono resistance noticed. Spoligotyping along with MIRU-VNTR and SNP typing is the best approach to the identification of strain lineages. No mutation with Antigen85C gene represents, can be used for vaccine candidates.
Induction of TLR5, IRAK1, and NF-κB expression by Trichomonas vaginalis in cervical cancer cell (HeLa) and normal human vaginal epithelial cell (HVECs) lines
Authors: Mohammadi Esfanjani Soraya , Aghebati Maleki Leili , Nami Sanam , Ebrahimi Mina , Baghbanzadeh Amir , Perez-Cordon Gregorio , Rodrigues Oliveira Sonia M , De Lourdes Pereira Maria , Barać Aleksandra , Ahmadpour Ehsan , Micić Jelena
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection that increases the risk of cervical cancer. Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) can regulate the pro-inflammatory cytokine production in the host cells. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are a family of the pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) of mammalian cells, expressed in various host cells and have an important role in recognizing pathogens, and pro-inflammatory responses. The aim of the present study is to investigate the role of TLR5 in cervical cancer cells (HeLa) and human vaginal epithelial cells (HVECs) exposed to T. vaginalis.
Methodology: First, the cells and parasites were cultured in RPMI and trypticase yeast extract maltose (TYM), respectively. After adaption of parasite and epithelial cells by RPMI-TYM medium co-culture (9:1 vol/vol), HVECs and HeLa cells were stimulated with T. vaginalis trophozoites (24-hour incubation at 37 °C, 5% CO2). Following RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis, the gene expression levels of TLR5, IRAK1, and NF-κB were assessed using real-time PCR. Besides, the protein levels were measured using western blotting. All tests and controls were normalized using β-actin as a housekeeping control.
Results: Real-time PCR results showed an increased gene expression of TLR5, IRAK1, and NF-κB in T. vaginalis exposed HVECs and HeLa cells compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Additionally, western blot analysis showed a statistically significant increase in TLR5, and NF-κB proteins in both groups after exposure to the parasite (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: These findings provide insight into the host-parasite interaction, and the results indicated that T. vaginalis could stimulate TLR5 and activate related pathways.