bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cardiac complications of arteriovenous access: a narrative review from a multidisciplinary team perspective
Authors: Stathopoulou Melina , Tsimpoukis Andreas , Tasios Konstantinos , Papageorgopoulou Chrysanthi , Mulita Francesk , Leivaditis Vasileios , Papasotiriou Marios , Tchabashvili Levan , Koutsogiannis Nikolaos , Antzoulas Andreas , Kitrou Panagiotis , Dimopoulos Platon , Panagiotopoulos Ioannis , Karydis Nikolaos , Papadoulas Spyros
Published: January 2025

Although cardiovascular disease is common among hemodialysis patients, arteriovenous access creation has been invariably implicated in the evolution of adverse cardiac outcomes or deterioration of pre-existing cardiovascular disease. In most cases, these effects are subclinical but with potential underlying echocardiographic findings. Compared with grafts, arteriovenous fistulas are implicated more often, due to the progressively increased flow from the continuous dilatation of the venous outflow tract in the long term. The increasing flow is in the majority of patients well tolerated by cardiac adaptive alterations. However, the clinical impact is based on the balance between the amount of flow volume and the patient’s cardiac reserves. Having extensively reviewed the existing English literature, we present the pathophysiology and the different types of cardiovascular complications, the indications, types, and efficacy of flow-restrictive procedures in the context of a high-flow AVF, as well as some precautions and considerations for AVF creation in high-risk patients.
Protección social, pobreza laboral y subsidios por desempleo: tres conceptos indisolublemente imbricados
Authors: Rodríguez Escanciano Susana
Published: January 2025

1. El modelo socioecónomico que se construyó después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en los países de Europa occidental se sustentaba en dos realidades fundamentales: el pleno empleo y el estado de bienestar. Para sus fundadores, la primera podía mantenerse mediante la intervención de los gobiernos sobre el nivel de la demanda efectiva, y la segunda se encargaría de redistribuir la renta a favor de las personas amenazadas por la pobreza a causa de la enfermedad, la jubilación o el paro. De este modo, la población activa financiaría unos ingresos sustitutivos de las rentas profesionales a la ciudadanía no activa mediante el diseño de un entramado impositivo y el desarrollo de sistemas de Seguridad Social basados en las cotizaciones de las empresas y de las personas trabajadoras. De manera complementaria, se instauraron estándares de asistencia social como última malla de la protección para las personas excluidas de los diferentes regímenes de Seguridad Social.
Jogo como recurso didático no estudo da paisagem: uma experiência implementada na escola de ensino fundamental Paquetá, Brusque/SC
Authors: Mantovani João Leonir , Castro Cloves Alexandre de
Published: January 2025

A reflexão sobre o ensino de Geografia destaca a importância do uso de diferentes recursos didáticos, como jogos, que contribuem no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. Questionamos e investigamos como um jogo pode ajudar a ensinar o conceito de paisagem, presente no cotidiano dos alunos e capaz de despertar interesse pela realidade local. Este estudo investigou o impacto do jogo como ferramenta metodológica no ensino do conceito de paisagem para alunos do sexto ano, tendo como recorte espacial a cidade de Brusque-SC. Como objetivos específicos, traçamos: refletir sobre a integração do jogo no ensino de Geografia; desenvolver um jogo de tabuleiro sobre a paisagem urbana local; aplicar o jogo na Escola de Ensino Fundamental Paquetá; estimular a investigação através do jogo; e analisar a eficácia do jogo na aprendizagem do conceito de paisagem. Para atender aos objetivos da pesquisa, o estudo produziu o produto educacional jogo, "Decifrando a Paisagem". Utilizou-se a pesquisa-ação como caminho metodológico de pesquisa para promover interação colaborativa entre pesquisador e alunos. Adotou-se uma abordagem qualitativa, complementada por dados quantitativos. A coleta de dados envolveu 105 estudantes que responderam a questionários semiabertos e foram observados durante as partidas. As informações foram analisadas com base em análise de conteúdo e referências bibliográficas. Os resultados mostraram que o jogo estimulou a participação ativa dos alunos e contribuiu para o desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas e socioemocionais importantes para a convivência social.
Atividades de campo no ensino de Geografia em Angola: análise da sua trajetória no contexto educativo nacional
Authors: Agostinho Fernando Vianeque , Gutiérrez Adalberto Giral
Published: January 2025

Desde tempos remotos, as atividades de campo têm sido fundamentais para a compreensão dos conhecimentos geográficos, constituindo uma forma essencial de organização do ensino de Geografia, vinculando a teoria à prática. Contudo, o conhecimento sobre os seus antecedentes no ensino de Geografia em Angola é limitado, devido à escassez de estudos sobre o tema, o que representa uma lacuna na formação de professores desta área. Este estudo apresenta uma aproximação à trajetória das atividades de campo no ensino de Geografia em Angola, desde a época colonial até a atualidade. O objetivo é analisar a evolução das atividades de campo nas diferentes etapas do desenvolvimento educativo angolano, destacando os principais avanços e desafios. A metodologia do estudo adaptou a revisão bibliográfica, a análise documental e a entrevista com um especialista cubano com amplo conhecimento sobre a experiência angolana no período pós-independência. A triangulação dos dados foi realizada para assegurar a validade e a confiabilidade dos resultados. Os dados recolhidos foram submetidos a uma análise crítica. Os resultados indicam que, durante o período colonial, a educação era elitista, com atividades de campo praticamente inexistentes. Após a independência em 1975 e as reformas educativas subsequentes, houve esforços para incluir conteúdos geográficos locais e metodologias práticas, mas o conflito armado até 2002 limitou essas iniciativas devido ao risco de ataques ou campos minados. Com a paz alcançada em 2002 e a Reforma Educativa de 2004, as atividades de campo passaram a integrar a política educativa e a constituir uma disciplina independente nos cursos superiores de formação de professores de Geografia. Portanto, apesar dos desafios históricos e políticos, as atividades de campo sempre constituíram uma prática essencial no ensino de Geografia em Angola, contribuindo para a aprendizagem de conceitos, habilidades e atitudes geográficas.
Forensic Engineering Analysis of a Crash Caused by Swingout of an Articulated Booster on a Semi-Trailer
Authors: Fournier Donald , Mitchell Steven , Ray Shawn , Vaghar Reza
Published: January 2025

An unloaded lowboy trailer with an articulated booster axle was traversing a curved exit ramp when the trailer tires lost traction, and the booster axle redirected the rear of the trailer into oncoming traffic. The reconstruction used a detailed analysis of roadway geometry, truck geometry, and suspension characteristics to determine the cause of the trailer swingout. A comprehensive topographical map was created from 3D laser scans. The interaction of each tire with the pavement surface was used to determine the individual wheel loads. Dynamic analysis of the curved path quantified the speed required to cause loss of traction and subsequent swingout.
Synergistic Effect of Preharvest Application with Some Elicitors on Quality and Shelf Life of Avocado Fruits
Authors: Abdelmoniem Eman M. , El-Gazzar. A.A. , A. Abd El-Hamid , Mansour Noha A.I.
Published: January 2025

Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a tropical and subtropical climacteric fruit of Central America. It is necessary to maintain high quality of the fruit after harvest for the distant imported market through sustainable solutions. Therefore, this experiment was aimed to increase the quality and shelf life of “Hass” avocado fruits through spray avocado trees with two elicitors, calcium chloride (control, 0.5%, 1%, 2%) and potassium silicate (control, 1%, 2%, 4%) which application after 30 and 75 days of fruit set. Fruits after harvest were placed in carton boxes and sorted into identical groups under temperature and humidity of normal room. it could be recommended by spraying Hass avocado trees with (0.5%) calcium chloride and (2%) potassium silicate as well as the interaction between them to maintaining the quality of fruits for as long as possible through storage and extend shelf life of fruits.
Implementasi Sistem Administrasi Desa Berbasis Teknologi Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Desa Selorejo
Authors: Widyaningrum Santi , Rohim Yasin Nur , Tirma Irawan Paulus Lucky , Pratama Bagas Brian , Farenza Fikry Catur
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Penggunaan teknologi dalam layanan publik menjadi semakin penting seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi. Hal ini juga dialami oleh desa Selorejo, Kab. Malang, Jawa Timur. Belum adanya penerapan teknologi mengakibatkan permasalahan di bidang pelayanan publik yaitu kurang efektif dan efisiennya proses administrasi desa dikarenakan pencatatan, penerimaan dan pengeluaran surat menyurat masih manual. Sehingga kebutuhan akan sistem administrasi desa yang berbasis teknologi sangat dibutuhkan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi masalah dalam pelayanan sistem administrasi di desa Selorejo melalui penyediaan aplikasi komputer berupa sistem informasi dalam mendukung pelayanan administrasi desa Selorejo agar lebih efektif dan efisien. serta penyajian pelaporan yang akurat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menghasilkan sistem informasi Administrasi desa yang berupa aplikasi berbasis web dengan alamat www.saeningselorejo.id. Aplikasi ini diperuntukkan untuk memudahkan administrator/perangkat desa dalam memanajemen dan mencetak surat yang dibutuhkan oleh penduduk desanya. Di dalam aplikasi ini juga menyediakan fitur untuk memanajemen data kependudukan yang digunakan sebagai data master aplikasinya, merupakan kemajuan dari kondisi sebelumnya dengan data kependudukan yang masih manual. Sehingga melalui kegiatan pengabdian yang menghasilkan sistem informasi desa ini diharapkan dapat membantu pemerintah desa Selorejo memberikan layanan kependudukan secara cepat dan tepat, serta membantu memproses berbagai kegiatan administrasi surat menyurat, dan kegiatan rutin administratif lainnya di masa mendatang.
CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM UNDER THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors:   Toshkent davlat yuridik universiteti, Мухаммедалиев Даулетали , Мамажанов Аброрбек ,   Toshkent davlat yuridik universiteti
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to define the corpus delicti of such an offense as the financing of terrorism. The financing of terrorism is a previous stage in the process of committing a terrorist act. It is aimed at supporting terrorists by any means possible and carries no less threat than terrorism itself. This type of crime harms not only civilians affected by a terrorist act but also negatively affects the financial system, which in turn affects public policy in this area, creating difficulties for law enforcement agencies in combating this threat. In order to properly implement preventive measures and combat the financing of terrorism, the international community must first reach a common understanding of its composition. In this article, among other things, the recognized international standards aimed at combating the financing of terrorism, as well as the views of foreign and domestic legal scholars are considered. As a result of an in-depth analysis, a four-element offense has been defined, taking into account all the identified characteristics, the views of academia, international norms, and national legislation.
Poliittisen muutoksen mahdollisuuksia etsimässä
Authors: Parvikko Tuija
Published: January 2025

Tässä erittelyssä tarkastellaan Euroopassa annettuja vastauksia kysymykseen poliittisen muutoksen mahdollisuudesta kahden tällä vuosikymmenellä ilmestyneen teoksen avulla. Italialaistaustaisen Cornell Universityn professorin Enzo Traverson teos Revolution: An Intellectual History on vallankumouspastissi, joka vyöryttää lukijan eteen näkymän vallankumousten historiaan ja niiden tekijöihin. Emeritusprofessori Sakari Hännisen teos Political Creativity: Antonio Gramsci on Political Transformation taas analysoi poliittisen muutoksen mahdollisuuden teoreettisia ehtoja yhden 1900-luvun merkittävimmistä poliittisista ajattelijoista avulla.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH (PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DI MA PADA MATA PELAJARAN SEJARAH
Authors: ASROFI ASROFI , ISLAH AHMAD NUR , ABIDIN ZAENAL
Published: January 2025

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is one of the effective approaches to develop students' critical thinking skills. This study aims to explore the implementation of PBL in MA Nurul Ali Secang Magelang and its impact on students' cognitive skills. In addition, this article will also present relevant data and statistics to support the argument regarding the effectiveness of the PBL model in improving student learning outcomes. The results of the study showed that there was a clear increase in students' analytical and synthesis skills after implementing PBL. Data and statistics showed a significant increase in students' average scores and learning outcomes after implementing PBL. Training for teachers and support from school management are essential to ensure the success of implementing this learning model.
ABSTRAKPembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBL) merupakan salah satu pendekatan yang efektif untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi implementasi PBL di MA Nurul Ali Secang Magelang dan dampaknya terhadap keterampilan kognitif siswa. Selain itu, artikel ini juga akan menyajikan data dan statistik yang relevan untuk mendukung argumen mengenai efektivitas model PBL dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan yang jelas dalam kemampuan analisis dan sintesis siswa setelah menerapkan PBL. Data dan statistik menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam nilai rata-rata siswa dan hasil belajar setelah penerapan PBL. Pelatihan untuk guru dan dukungan dari manajemen sekolah sangat penting untuk memastikan keberhasilan penerapan model pembelajaran ini.
STINGLEES BEES AND URBAN SPACES: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CONDITIONS FOR ADAPTATION TO CITY BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPING
Authors: Pereira Débora Cristina , Monkolski Alexandre , Tenutti Edimar , Oliveira Gisele de , Souza-Franco Gilza Maria de
Published: January 2025

Stingless native bees are essential for the preservation of ecosystems as they contribute to the maintenance of biodiversity and the stability of forest fragments. Information on how these species behave in urban environments is still scarce in Brazil. For this reason, the aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of stingless bees in the urban area of the city of Realeza (PR) through the localization of nests and active and passive capture methods. Sampling was conducted between October and December 2022, a period of peak nectar-producing species flowering in the region. The searches were carried out in five sectors, covering both public and private areas, and aspects of the landscape such as floral species, physical characteristics of buildings, and nesting substrates were recorded. During the survey, 23 nests of Tetragonisca angustula and Scaptotrigona depilis were recorded, and foraging activities of Scaptotrigona bipunctata and Plebeia spp. were also detected. The urban forest fragments of Realeza face challenges for stingless bees due to urbanization and exotic vegetation. Tetragonisca angustula adapts to artificial substrates, while Scaptotrigona depilis depends on natural cavities. Wooden houses favor nesting, and strategies such as artificial shelters, native plants, and sustainable cultural practices are essential for conserving pollinators and ecosystem services.
MOBILIDADE URBANA CURITIBA VERSOS FLORIANÓPOLIS
Authors: Vieira Bruna de Andrade , Chitolina Neusa
Published: January 2025

A mobilidade urbana é um elemento essencial para o desenvolvimento sustentável das cidades, impactando diretamente a qualidade de vida de seus habitantes. O aumento das taxas de urbanização, especialmente em países em desenvolvimento, tem gerado sérios problemas como congestionamentos e acidentes, o que exige políticas públicas eficazes e planejamento estratégico. Neste contexto, Curitiba se destaca como um exemplo de planejamento urbano bem-sucedido, com seu sistema de transporte coletivo inovador, incluindo o Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), e uma extensa rede de ciclovias, que promovem a sustentabilidade e a fluidez do trânsito. Por outro lado, Florianópolis enfrenta desafios decorrentes do crescimento populacional e das limitações geográficas, mas tem adotado medidas para melhorar a mobilidade, como o sistema de bicicletas compartilhadas e a implementação de ônibus elétricos. Além disso, a construção do Contorno Viário busca aliviar o tráfego pesado, principalmente de caminhões, melhorando a eficiência do transporte na região. Assim, o estudo das duas cidades evidencia as diferenças e semelhanças nas abordagens de mobilidade urbana, destacando a importância do planejamento antecipado e da implementação de soluções inovadoras para promover uma cidade mais acessível e sustentável.
Calibrating adsorptive and reactive losses of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in dynamic chambers using deuterated surrogates
Authors: Zeng Jianqiang , Zhang Yanli , Ran Haofan , Pang Weihua , Guo Hao , Mu Zhaobin , Song Wei , Wang Xinming
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Accurately measuring the emissions of monoterpenes (MTs) and sesquiterpenes (SQTs) using dynamic chambers requires careful consideration of their adsorptive and reactive losses, which are often overlooked and difficult to assess in situ. This study evaluated the effectiveness of deuterated surrogates, α-pinene-d3 and β-caryophyllene-d2, in tracing these losses in a dynamic chamber system. Using standard gas mixtures of 10 MTs and 10 SQTs, we characterized adsorptive losses across varying concentrations, temperatures, and humidity levels, as well as reactive losses with ozone. Results indicated that adsorptive losses were significantly influenced by concentration and temperature, with species-specific variations particularly under low concentrations and low temperatures, while relative humidity had negligible impact. Reactive losses with ozone exhibited substantial species-specific variability. Key MTs (α-pinene, β-pinene, 3-carene, limonene, and 1,8-cineole) and SQTs (β-caryophyllene and α-humulene) demonstrated consistent adsorptive and reactive behavior with their respective deuterated surrogates α-pinene-d3 and β-caryophyllene-d2, suggesting that these surrogates are effective for correcting losses in in-situ emission measurements using dynamic chambers. However, due to varied adsorptive and reactive losses, additional deuterated MTs and SQTs are recommended, particularly selected according to their O3 reactivities, to cover a broader range of MTs and SQTs for loss correction. A strong correlation between adsorptive capacity and ozone reactivity was observed, underscoring the need to carefully address losses of highly reactive MTs and SQTs during emission measurements. This study also emphasizes that ozone-free circulating air should be used for accurately measuring emissions of highly reactive SQTs, such as β-caryophyllene and α-humulene, especially when loss correction methods are unavailable.
Source reconstruction via deposition measurements of an undeclared radiological atmospheric release
Authors: Van Leuven Stijn , De Meutter Pieter , Camps Johan , Termonia Piet , Delcloo Andy
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Inverse modelling of atmospheric releases of radioactivity consists of reconstructing the release source by combining radiological field measurements with atmospheric transport calculations. This is typically performed with air concentration measurements, although deposition measurements or gamma dose rate measurements could also be used. In this paper, we assess the use of deposition measurements of radioactivity in this context. This is done through a case study of the undisclosed release of the radionuclide 106Ru in Eurasia during the autumn of 2017. The atmospheric transport model we utilise for this purpose is Flexpart. Inverse modelling is performed with the inverse modelling tool FREAR, which has been modified to work with deposition measurements. The inversion consists of Bayesian and cost function based algorithms to reconstruct the initial source properties. Inverse modelling is applied to both real and synthetic deposition data following the 106Ru release. We also construct synthetic air concentration data for use in inverse modelling, to make a comparison with the results using deposition data. It is found that source localisation is feasible with both the synthetic and real world deposition data. Synthetic air concentration measurements lead to more precise source localisation than deposition. It is demonstrated that this can be explained by the lower detection limits of air concentration measurements compared to deposition.
The global ocean mixed layer depth derived from an energy approach
Authors: Moreles Efraín , Romero Emmanuel , Ramos-Musalem Karina , Tenorio-Fernandez Leonardo
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The mixed layer depth (MLD) is critical for understanding ocean-atmosphere interactions and internal ocean dynamics. Traditional methods for determining the MLD commonly rely on hydrographic thresholds that vary spatially and temporally with local oceanographic conditions, limiting their global consistency and applicability. To address this, we propose an energy-based methodology that defines the MLD as the depth at which the work done by buoyancy (WB) reaches 20 J m-3. Based on the structural change in WB, the MLD criterion identifies the upper ocean's well-mixed layer in energetic terms. This approach provides a robust criterion based on physical principles, which is globally and temporally consistent and easy to implement. Our methodology aligns with turbulent boundary layer dynamics while maintaining quasi-homogeneity in density and temperature for most of the global ocean throughout the year. A global monthly MLD climatology derived from this method demonstrates its reliability across diverse oceanic conditions and its accuracy in regions and seasons where conventional methods struggle. Our study advances the development of MLD energy-based methodologies by providing a single energy value to define the MLD globally during all months. This energy-based approach could offer significant potential for advancing the study of dynamic, and thermodynamic processes, including heat content and vertical exchanges. It could also serve as a robust tool for validating ocean circulation models and to support intercomparison studies in initiatives such as the Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (OMIP) and the International Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP). Future research will explore its applicability to high-frequency processes and regional variability, further enhancing its utility for understanding and modeling oceanic phenomena.
Further investigations into the accuracy of infrared-radiofluorescence (IR-RF) and its inter-comparison with infrared photoluminescence (IRPL) dating
Authors: Sontag-González Mariana , Murari Madhav K. , Jain Mayank , Frouin Marine , Fuchs Markus
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Infrared radiofluorescence (IR-RF) is an alternative dating technique for potassium feldspar grains, offering a higher signal stability and based on a simpler underlying mechanism than more common luminescence dating approaches. However, its accuracy when tested on known-age samples has so far shown inconsistent results. In this study, we present a refined accuracy assessment using samples that have previously produced unreliable IR-RF ages. Our approach incorporates two major methodological advancements developed over the past decade: elevated temperature measurements using the IR-RF70 protocol and sensitivity change correction by vertical sliding. To expand the dose range comparison, we included two additional samples: one expected to be in saturation and another of modern age. Additionally, we evaluated the effect of using a narrower bandpass filter to exclude any signal contributions from potentially contaminating shorter wavelength emissions. Our results following the IR-RF70 protocol with sensitivity corrections show an improvement over the original room temperature results. For four out of the seven tested known-age samples spanning 20–130 ka, we obtained results in keeping with the expected doses. Two additional modern samples, however, yielded slight age underestimations. Introduction of a multiple-aliquot regenerative dose (MAR) protocol improved the accuracy of two out of three samples with large sensitivity changes. Finally, we also compared the new IR-RF equivalent doses (De) to those obtained with the newer trap-specific dating method infrared-photoluminescence (IRPL) for the same samples, including previously published values and new measurements. We observe that with the new improvements the success rate of IR-RF is comparable to that of IRPL.
A scalable and modular reservoir implementation for large-scale integrated hydrologic simulations
Authors: West Benjamin D. , Maxwell Reed M. , Condon Laura E.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Recent advancements in integrated hydrologic modeling have enabled increasingly high-fidelity models of the complete terrestrial hydrologic cycle. These advances are critical for our ability to understand and predict watershed dynamics, especially in a changing climate. However, many of the most physically rigorous models have been designed to focus on natural processes and do not incorporate the effect of human-built structures such as dams. By not accounting for these impacts, our models are limited both in their accuracy and in the scope of the topics they are able to investigate. Here, we present the first implementation of dams and reservoirs in ParFlow, an integrated hydrologic model. Through a series of idealized and real-world test cases, we demonstrate that our implementation (1) functions as intended, (2) maintains important qualities such as mass conservation, (3) works in a real domain, and (4) is computationally efficient and can be scaled to large domains with thousands of reservoirs. Our results have the potential to improve the accuracy of current ParFlow models and enable us to ask new questions regarding conjunctive management of ground and surface water in systems with reservoirs.
Identification of an unusual Streptococcus agalactiae growing on MacConkey Agar and its confirmation by biochemical tests, qPCR and nanopore sequencing
Authors:   Advanced Agricultural Laboratories, Almarai, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jobin T. , Harikrishna P. , Sreenath B. , Gian L. , Goncalo L. , Siju J.
Published: January 2025

Streptococcus agalactiae belongs to Group B Streptococcus (GBS), an important Gram-positive pathogen
attributed to mastitis and elevated somatic cell counts (SCC) in dairy cows, which invariably exhibits complete
β-haemolysis on blood agar (BA) / Polymixin Nalidixic acid Blood Agar (PNBA) and fails to grow on MacConkey agar
(MCA). The present study conducted in the Advanced Agricultural Laboratories under the Almarai company, Riyadh,
KSA, reports the isolation, identification and characterization of β-haemolytic Strepotococcus agalactiae which exhibited
lactose fermenting colonies on MCA. Though the colony characteristics on BA/ PNBA were suggestive of Streptococcus,
the observation of pink colored colonies on MCA was deemed unusual and was subjected to further confirmatory
tests viz., Gram’s staining, Lancefield grouping, catalase, oxidase and CAMP tests. Further, real-time PCR and Oxford
nanopore sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene were performed for molecular characterization. The findings of
the study would add to the existing knowledge on cultural characteristics of Streptococcus agalactiae for its presumptive
identification.

Keywords: Streptococcus agalactiae, MacConkey agar, nanopore sequencing
Influence of herbal calcium supplements on nutrient utilisation, serum mineral concentration and leg health in commercial layers reared under the cage and deep litter systems
Authors:   Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, PVNRTVU, Daida Krishna , Parashuramulu S. , Jayasri A. , Gupta Shreya
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the herbal calcium supplements in commercial layers under cage and deep litter
systems of rearing. A total of 240 White Leghorn layers (Bovans) were distributed randomly into 4 different treatments
with 4 replicates having 15 birds in each replicate. The basal diet, which consisted of corn and soybean meal, was
prepared as a control and fed to birds under cage (T1) and deep litter (T3) system. The other experimental diets (T2 &
T4) were prepared by supplementing herbal calcium supplement (Ayucal D @ 9 g/60 birds/day, Ayurvet Limited, India)
as a top-up supplement by mixing uniformly in the basal diet for 10 days in every month of the experimental period and
fed to birds under cage (T2) and deep litter system (T4). Remaining 20 days every month, the birds in T2 and T4were
fed with a basal diet without herbal supplement Ayucal D supplementation and systems of rearing did not influence
the nutrient utilisation of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, total ash, metabolisable energy, bone strength and
serum mineral concentration. However, the utilisation of calcium and phosphorus improved significantly. The leg health
measure scores also significantly improved (P<0.001) in Ayucal D-supplemented birds. Thus, overall results indicated that
supplementation of Ayucal D to layer birds reared under cage and deep litter systems improved the nutrient utilisation of
dietary calcium and phosphorus without affecting the utilisation of proximate nutrients and energy and thereby improved
leg health.
Keywords: Ayucal-D, bone strength, cage, deep litter, layers, nutrients
Influence of parity on reproductive performance of sows: Insights from pig farms in Kerala
Authors:   Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Pookode, Wayanad- 673576, Pooja U. , Balusami C. , Abraham John , Murugan S. Senthil , George Sabin , Pramod K.
Published: January 2025

The study investigated how parity was related to various reproductive performances in crossbred sows
across five different agro climatic zones of Kerala. The present study examined the reproductive performance of sows
maintained up to the sixth parity by pig farmers. The shortest weaning-to-estrus interval (3.04 ± 0.21 days) was found
in second-parity sows, while the longest interval (4.60 ± 0.89 days) occurred in sixth-parity sows. Optimal reproductive
performance, including shorter weaning-to-service intervals was noted in sows in second and third parities. These sows
also exhibited the lowest pre-weaning mortality and shortest inter-farrowing intervals, with the least weaning-to-service
interval recorded at 4.27±0.55 days and the shortest inter-farrowing interval at 7.61 ± 0.43 months. Older sows in their
fifth and sixth parities experienced longer weaning-to-service intervals and higher reproductive failure rates. Litter sizes
at birth and weaning were higher in second-parity sows, with 11.82 ± 1.37 piglets and 8.91 ± 0.75 piglets, respectively,
followed by third-parity sows. Second-parity sows also showed superior performance in other metrics such as birth weight
in piglets (1.41 ± 0.14 kg), total litter weight at birth (13.17 ± 2.43 kg), weaning weight in piglets (12.12 ± 2.00 kg), litter
weight at weaning (86.38 ± 14.12 kg), and weight gain per piglet (2.11 ± 0.54 kg). Better reproductive traits in sows and
litter traits in piglets were observed in sows with parity two and three compared to sows with parity more than five and this
study indicated that sows can be used effectively in breeding herds upto fifth parity.
Keywords: Parity, reproductive performance, sows
الملامح البلاغيۃ في كتاب أبي الحسن علي الندوي  "ماذا خسر العالم بانحطاط المسلمين"
Authors: Dr. Amin Ali  , Ali Safdar
Published: January 2025

ومن الموثق أن منطقة شبه القارة الهندية لها تاريخ طويل من أصل قديم، وهي من أخصب الأماكن على وجه الأرض من حيث الثقافة والعلوم والفن. وكانت مركزًا للفنون والعلوم. وقد أنتجت هذه المنطقة العديد من العلماء وخاصة في مجال الدراسات الإسلامية. ومنهم الشيخ أبو الحسن علي الندوي r.
والشيخ أبو الحسن على الندوي درّة يتيمةٌ وعقد فريد من هذه الحلقة الميمونة من العلماء والمفكرين. وهو من الشخصيات البارزة في القرن الماضي، وقد أسهم الشيخ بمؤلفاته القيّمة وآرائه السديدة ومحاضراته النيرّة في مجالات متعددة، مثل الأدب والتاريخ والدعوة والتربية. وقد بذل الشيخ جهوداً مضنية في تناول الجوانب الدينية والأدبية والفكرية والدعوية، وحياة الندوي عبارة عن الجهود المتواترة في سبيل إحقاق الحق وإبطال الباطل، وإرشاد الأمة وإخراجها من ظلمات الحضارة الغربية وبراثن المادية والإباحية.
        تدور هذا البحث حول: الملامح البلاغية في كتاب أبي الحسن علي الندويr"ماذا خسر العالم بانحطاط المسلمين" وفي هذا البحث أركز على المباحث التالية :
المبحث الأول: حياة الندوي بالإيجاز
المبحث الثاني: "ماذا خسر العالم بإنحطاط المسلمين" أهميته وأسلوبه
المبحث الثالث: أسلوب الندوي والسمات البلاغية في كتابه.
نتائج البحث
الكلمات المفتاحية: النثر الأدبي، الندوي، الملامح البلاغية، ماذا خسر العالم بإنحطاط المسلمين
Systematic Literature Review on Methodologies for Improving Software Quality in Software Development Process
Authors: Haq Inam Ul , Abbas Waseem , Mehran Shakoor Mehran , Butt Wasi
Published: January 2025

For better repute in software monopoly, qualityof product is one of the essential factors in any corporation.Quality of the product depends on the satisfaction of customer.Product quality is measured by customer satisfaction with thatproduct. The goal of quality might be attained only overconvenient fundamentals and policies. The enormous anddeveloping nations are making improvements on every day forimproving the quality of the products they manufactured toincrease the satisfaction of their customers. Every corporationtries their best to design quality software that best suits tocustomer needs. For the purpose of better quality, somefundamentals and policies were made, however there might bedistinct problems, there are several rationales for poor qualityof product. We choose quantitative approach of research asmethodology for our research. Basically, quantitative approachfocuses on measuring and evaluating the data. This paper willaddress different issues that were corresponding to theserationales. Several techniques will also be explained, as wellsome alternative solutions are defined in this paper that willleads to good quality of any product or software. Furthermore,we conclude that systematic approach and incrementalapproach, these are good but the problem with these approachesis that requirements will be freeze. It will be complex andproblematic to accommodate changes. In short, all techniqueshave their own impact on enhancement of software quality.
Mieloma Múltiplo: Biologia, Diagnóstico e Tratamento
Authors: Goldberg Tabak Daniel
Published: January 2025

Mieloma Múltiplo (MM) é uma neoplasia hematológica complexa e heterogênea que envolve plasmócitos tumorais e é tipicamen¬te caracterizada pela presença de uma imu-noglobulina monoclonal. Ele é a segunda neoplasia hematológica mais comum e apre¬senta uma incidência em ascensão. A doença eventualmente progride a partir da aquisição de alterações genéticas e de uma transfor¬mação do microambiente da medula óssea. Embora ainda incurável, a sobrevida livre de progressão após o tratamento inicial apre¬senta uma evolução favorável com a inclusão de novos agentes imunoterápicos, que tem promovido resultados extremamente posi¬tivos nas formas refratárias aos tratamentos convencionais e estabelecem novas perspec¬tivas para futuras estratégias.
TAX AVOIDANCE DIPENGARUHI PROFITABILITY, LEVERAGE, COMPANY SIZE, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR ENERGY SUB SEKTOR COAL PRODUCTION YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2018-2021
Authors: Prayogi Ilham , Rudianti Walid , Ainiyah Ghonimah Zumroatun , Yubiharto Yubiharto
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACK
 
Tax evasion is an unauthorized attempt to reduce the tax burden by violating applicable laws. On the other hand, tax avoidance is a legitimate effort to reduce the tax burden by exploiting existing legal loopholes. Several factors can affect a company's tax obligations, including the level of Profitability, leverage, company size, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), as well as other factors. In this study, the authors chose companies in the energy sector, especially the coal production subsector, because companies in that sector are significant tax contributors in Indonesia. Therefore, the authors hypothesize that tax avoidance efforts will increase, which has implications for lower tax avoidance rates. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Profitability, leverage, company size, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on tax avoidance. This research is a quantitative descriptive study that uses pre-existing data. The study population consisted of 40 companies. Sampling was carried out purposively, by selecting 24 companies as research samples.  The analysis method used in this study is Multiple Linear Regression, and SPSS software is used as an auxiliary tool in conducting data analysis. The results showed a partial relationship that Profitability, company size, corporate social responsibility have a positive effect on tax avoidance, and leverage has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the variables of Profitability, leverage, company size, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) affect tax avoidance with an R square percentage of 56.1%.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR MODERATING KEUNGGULAN KOMPETITIF UMKM PADA MASA COVID-19
Authors: Supriatin Dyah
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
The economy reaps substantial benefits from the contributions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Despite their pivotal role in sustaining the national economy during the 2008 global financial crisis, where they generated employment and diversified exports beyond oil and gas, MSMEs in Indonesia have faced their most severe setback with the advent of Covid-19. Navigating through market upheavals now requires the adaptability of MSMEs, given the growing consumer demand for innovative products. The competitiveness and marketing efficacy of MSMEs hinge on their market and entrepreneurial orientations. This research endeavors to ascertain the significant impact of market and entrepreneurial orientations on company performance amid the pandemic, and to what extent these orientations exert influence. A total of 104 MSME participants were involved in the study, with SEM PLS employed as the methodology. The findings underscore that a focus on the market correlates with an increased likelihood of business success. Additionally, a positive relationship exists between competitive advantage and business performance, with no moderation observed in the connections between market orientation, entrepreneurial orientation, and business performance by competitive advantage.
RESTRUKTURISASI KREDIT DAN KEBERLANGSUNGAN USAHA UMKM DIMASA PANDEMI COVID-19 ( STUDI PADA BANK BTPN SYARIAH CABANG PURWOREJO KLAMPOK)
Authors: Cahyaningrum Tyas , Rudianti Walid , Ainiyah Ghonimah Zumroatun , Yubiharto Yubiharto
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT
 
The Covid-19 pandemic that occurred has had a huge impact on customers in the MSME sector. The implementation of large-scale social restrictions forced people to stay at home, this greatly affected the business activities carried out by MSME players, where there was a decrease in turnover which also affected MSME credit. The aim of this research is to determine the process of implementing credit restructuring and business continuity during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted at Bank BTPN Syariah Purworejo Klampok branch using qualitative research methods. The data source is primary data. The primary data source in this research was obtained directly through interviews. The informants for this research are Btpn Syariah Customers and Employees. Data collection used observation and interview methods. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results of this research show that credit restructuring as credit anticipation due to Covid-19 according to Indonesian laws and regulations has been implemented effectively. Credit restructuring can save creditors from bad credit, debtors have the opportunity to organize their business and finances and then have the ability to repay their deb.
Effectiveness of Therapeutic Hypothermia Using HBN-1 Compared to Forced Hypotermia in Neurobehaviour Improvement after Cardiac Arrest: An Experimental Animal Model Study
Authors: Surya Airlangga Prananda , Sayyid Zharfan Rahmat , Margarita Rehatta Nancy , Soetjipto Soetjipto , Rahardjo Eddy , Widjiati Widjiati
Published: January 2025

Background: Post-cardiac arrest resuscitation commonly leaving neurological defects. Hypothermia is known to affect several physiological aspects of the brain. HBN-1 was developed as an alternative in regulated hypothermia. Aim: To analyze the impact of HBN-1 as regulated hypothermia compared to forced hypothermia on neurobehavior after cardiac arrest in animal models. Material and Methods: A true experimental study, with a controlled group post-test design. On male Wistar-strain rats,after anesthesized, cardiac arrest was carried out using electric current. After ROSC, the rats were randomly divided into normothermia, force hypothermia (ice pack), and regulated hypothermia (HBN-1) group. Therapeutic hypothermia was carried out for 3 hours. The treatment group was returned to the cage and received standard rat food and drink.Neurobehavior was measured by the Rat ND Score on day-7. Results: The force hypothermia achieved hypothermia was significantly faster than HBN-1 (p=0.01).The hypothermic group showed significantly lower Rat-ND Score than normothermia (p=0.012). The HBN-1 group show lower Rat-ND Score than forced hypothermia, but not statistically significant (p=0.083). There was significant linear correlation between Rat-ND Score and the neuronal cell apoptosis in claustrum (p=0.000), with correlation coefficient of 0.843. The linear graphic analysis showed R2=0.6575. Conclusion: Hypothermia using HBN-1 show significant decrease in Rat-ND Score. Further research in experimental animals with a larger number of samples and replication needs to be done. The variable that also needs to consider is the safety of using this pharmacological agent
Examination of Oropharyngeal candidiasis in Infectious patients caused by the Corona Virus Epidemic: A Review Article
Authors: Salari Aria , Rezazadeh Hasan , Hoseini Hasti
Published: January 2025

In individuals with covid-19, oral candidiasis is apparent, particularly in severe cases, presenting various symptoms such as white lesions on the tongue and oral mucosa. A majority of covid-19 patients who develop oral candidiasis are typically above 50 years of age (Mean age: 53.24 years), often with preexisting conditions like cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The treatment approach for oral candidiasis in covid-19 patients commonly includes the administration of corticosteroids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and various other pharmaceuticals. The incidence of oral/oropharyngeal candidiasis is higher in men (Mean: 39.8; CI: 10.32-69.28) compared to women (Mean: 31; CI: 9.72-52.38). The initiation of oral candidiasis displays variability among individuals, with symptoms becoming apparent between 1 to 30 days after the onset of covid-19 symptoms. Frequently utilized medications comprise antivirals, antibiotics, anthelmintics, corticosteroids, acetylsalicylic acid, and indomethacin. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics has been associated with an increased susceptibility to oral candidiasis. Corticosteroids have the potential to disrupt the oral microbiome, thereby fostering the development of oral candidiasis. In the early phases of the pandemic, medications like azithromycin, respiratory fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and linezolid were at times prescribed. The onset of oral candidiasis in covid-19 patients can vary, occurring between 1 to 30 days after the onset of covid-19 symptoms. In conclusion, the immune dysfunctions induced by covid-19 significantly impede the body's ability to combat fungal pathogens such as Candidia albicans, particularly due to inadequate hygiene practices. Understanding the dysregulation of key immune pathways, including Toll-like receptors and the NLRP3 inflammasome, is imperative in elucidating their roles in covid-19 and subsequent fungal infections.
Asymmetry of information flows: reasons, possibilities of managerial influence
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Ivannikov Z.S. , Mitrofanova O.N. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: January 2025

Subject. This work is devoted to the study of the asymmetry of information flows. To identify the causes of asymmetry and the possibility of managerial influence on the asymmetry of information flows. Goal. The study of the concept of "asymmetry of information flows", identification of the causes and possibilities of managerial influence on this process. A method or methodology. The research methodology is based on the application of methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison, a systematic and logical approach, the method of analogies and grouping. The results of the work. Information asymmetry is a situation in which some market participants have information, but it is not available to other interested parties. There are two types of information asymmetry: hidden characteristics and hidden actions. The reasons for the asymmetry of information flows are related to resource costs, obsolescence of information, lack of opportunity or knowledge and skills to evaluate the available information in full. One of the consequences of information asymmetry is a sharp drop in the level of public welfare. Incompleteness of information is an integral part of economic life, which in turn affects the conditions and features of the markets and causes additional transaction costs. Conclusions. Information asymmetry is an intrinsic feature of the market, its impact on the functioning of the market is always multifaceted and depends only on the degree of asymmetry. It affects both consumer behavior and firm strategy, as well as competition.
Local governments in social networks
Authors:   Lipetsk State Technical University, Ryndina S.E. , Mitrofanova O.N. ,   Lipetsk State Technical University
Published: January 2025

Subject. The article is devoted to the analysis of the presence of local governments in social networks. Goal. The main purpose of the work is to consider the presence of local governments in social networks and analyze their effectiveness. Method or methodology. General scientific methods (comparison, analysis, synthesis, analogy) were used in the course of the work. The results of the work. The main sites and profiles in social networks of the city of Lipetsk were reviewed. An assessment of the accessibility and quality of these sites and profiles was carried out, as well as the involvement of people in these social networks was revealed. Conclusions. It is concluded that the management of social networks in the city of Lipetsk is successful, but not ideal. People get enough information about the life of the city.