bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Bacillus thuringiensis in development of transgenic plants
Authors: Ramyashree C S , Carol C Morris , Kruthika P , Manikantan Pappuswamy , Aditi Chaudhary , Arun Meyyazhagan , Vijaya Anand Arumugam , Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian
Published: November 2023

One of the most significant advancements in plant biotechnology has been the production of genetically engineered plants. Due to the effects of pests damaging the majority of crops, the development of pest immunity was necessary for crop preservation. Plants that have had their gene makeup altered in-utero, such as Bacillus thuringiensis, which has insecticidal properties and helps protect crops from pests, are referred to as "genetically modified plants." Cry proteins, which are poisonous proteins that exist in the state of crystals, are the major genes responsible for the development of transgenic plants. Based on the effect of different pest species, cry proteins are divided into many categories. Since they are extremely specific by nature and only affect the target proteins, they are considered environmentally beneficial pesticides since they have no impact on the physiologically significant soil bacteria or other bacterial flora. These cry proteins stay as dormant crystals, but when a pest consumes plants, the inactive form of the crystals becomes active in the alkaline stomach pH of the microorganism, aiding in the rupture of the gut epithelium and ultimately causing the microorganism to die. These days, transgenic plants have been created, including BT corn, BT rice, sugarcane, brinjal, potato, tomato, and many more, it was also discovered that using these transgenic plants increased crop productivity. Transgenic plants can prevent several ecological issues associated with traditional pesticides, including the emergence of resistance, their toxicity to non-target living things, and the buildup of toxic waste in the environment.
Research on the structuring of water clusters in Chlorella vulgaris water suspension
Authors: Ignatov Ignat , P. Popova Teodora , Toshkova-Yotova Tanya , Deleva Veronika , Bankova Ralitsa , Neshev Nikolai , T. Iliev Mario , E. Petrova Toshka , D. Kaleva Mila , Drossinakis Christos , I. Ignatov Alexander , Dimitrov Zhechko , Gotova Irina , Huether Fabio , Angelcheva Mariana , Angushev Ivan , Valcheva Nedyalka , D. Karadzhov Stoil , Baiti Sadek
Published: November 2023

Many bioactive compounds of natural origin have beneficial effects on human health and are used to treat different diseases. Chlorella is a genus of green algae with a high potential for producing biologically active substances. Exposure to extreme conditions can enhance its antioxidant activity and the production of concrete metabolites. C. vulgaris is cultivated in plantations. It is accessible in pharmacies and drugstores. The Health Act of 2005 in Bulgaria allows the therapeutic and prophylactic use of herbs, both independently by patients and as prescribed by a doctor. This study performed comparative spectral analyses of C. vulgaris using a 1% suspension of C. vulgaris in deionized water (v/v) by the methods of Non-equilibrium energy spectrum (NES) and Differential non-equilibrium energy spectrum (DNES). The research was performed in order to make indirect studies of the biological effects of C. vulgaris, which are connected with calcium conductivity and anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. The effects of structuring of water clusters by C. vulgaris were examined. The data from spectral analyses, connected with a peak at (E =-0.1312 eV)(?=9.45 ?m) (?=1058 cm-1), revealed anti-inflammatory effects. The anti-oxidant and anti-tumor effects of C. vulgaris were shown at (E=-0.1387 eV)(?=8.95 ?m)(?=1117 cm-1). The results showed effects of improvement of calcium conductivity and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antitumor effects of C. vulgaris on human health.
Chemical Interventions to Alleviate Salt Stress in Cotton Plants: A Review
Authors: Akmal M Asrorov , Mirzakamol Ayubov , Mukhtor M Darmanov , Sardor Narmatov , Akramjon Mamajanov , Ilhomjon Bozorov , Naim N Khusenov , Ildiko Matusikova , Zabardast T Buriev , Ibrokhim Y Abdurakhmonov
Published: November 2023

The alleviation of salt stress in cotton plants through the application of exogenous chemicals has emerged as a viable strategy to mitigate the adverse effects on various plant attributes, including growth, development, yield, and flowering. Plant hormones, known for their efficacy at low doses, have garnered significant attention in this context. Despite being inherently susceptible to salt stress, cotton plants experience severe impediments in water absorption from the soil, leading to delayed growth and development. Several phytohormones, including jasmonic acid, salicylic acid, and glycine betaine, have been extensively investigated in numerous studies for their potential to ameliorate salt stress in cotton plants. Promising results have been obtained with both foliar and seed treatments employing these substances. This foundational knowledge has paved the way for the development of alternative strategies to mitigate salt stress. However, the practical utilization of these chemicals is hindered by their elevated cost. Plant growth regulators, such as nitric oxide and melatonin, have also garnered interest for their ability to alleviate salt stress in cotton plants. Numerous studies have corroborated their effectiveness in this regard. This review comprehensively examines the aforementioned substances and extracts that have been investigated for their potential to mitigate the detrimental effects of salt stress on cotton plants.
Síntese de óxido de nióbio(V) dopado com lantânio e sua aplicação na reação esterificação do ácido oleico com etanol
Authors: Miraveti Carriello Giovanni , Manassés Pegoraro Guilherme , De Souza Mourato Alessandro , Pimenta Mambrini Giovanni
Published: November 2023

O óxido de nióbio(V), Nb2O5, é um material que vem ganhando destaque nas pesquisas por sua aplicação em catálise de reações orgânicas, entre elas a reação de esterificação, uma das mais importantes na sociedade moderna. Para alterar as propriedades dos catalisadores a fim de melhorá-los, pode-se dopá-los com outros elementos. Tendo em vista esses pontos, o foco deste trabalho foi sintetizar óxido de nióbio(V) amorfo dopado com lantânio e comparar a sua ação catalítica com óxido de nióbio(V) amorfo e óxido de nióbio(V) pseudo-hexagonal sintetizados pela rota solvotérmica na reação de esterificação do ácido oleico com o etanol. O óxido de nióbio(V) pseudo-hexagonal foi sintetizado por aquecimento convencional de uma solução contendo íons nióbio(V) em álcool benzílico e os catalisadores amorfos aquecidos por      micro-ondas 2,45 GHz. Ao final do trabalho, com ensaios catalíticos de 1 hora a 60 °C e variando o catalisador em 0,2% e 0,6%, a amostra amorfa mostrou maiores taxas de conversão, sendo que com a adição do lantânio houve um pequeno aumento nesta taxa.
Study on corrosion behavior of typical carbon steel and low alloy steel in deep sea of different sea areas
Authors: Ding Kangkang , Cheng Wenhua , Zhang Penghui , Guo Weimin , Fan Lin , Xu Likun , Hou Jian
Published: November 2023

In order to meet the development needs of deep-sea oil and gas resources, deep-sea corrosion coupon tests were carried out in the South China Sea, the Western Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean, which can provide a strong guarantee for the rationality of material selection of oil and gas pipelines, platforms and other facilities. In-depth studies were conducted on the environmental adaptability of typical carbon steel and low alloy steel materials after exposure for one year in the deep-sea environment of different sea areas. The main environmental factors affecting deep-sea corrosion behavior were also collected and analyzed. The results showed that the corrosion morphology of carbon steel and low alloy steel in deep sea environment was more uniform than that in the shallow seawater. With the increase of seawater depth, the evolution law of their corrosion rates in different sea areas was similar, with an obvious decline of corrosion rate in the beginning. The gray correlation results indicated that it was mainly controlled by temperature and dissolved oxygen. The high hydrostatic pressure had limited effect on accelerating the deep sea corrosion rate of carbon steel and low alloy steel, but it promoted the formation of more uniform corrosion morphology.
University and local recyclable material cooperative – building bridges around e-waste
Authors: Fonseca Janaina C. L. , Wendling Junior Jose Marcelo , Eugenio Gabriel R. , Milagre Cintia D. F.
Published: November 2023

An e-waste outreach project was developed with two overriding goals: (1) to strengthen the partnership between the university and the local recyclable material cooperative, which has been carrying out actions aimed at supporting the work of the Cooperative, and (2) to collaborate in the expansion of environmental education activities in the process of social and economic insertion of collectors and the reduction of environmental impacts. During this process, the materials and corresponding activities related to the theoretical and practical course followed by the cooperative workers were developed by a transversal team of (under)graduate students, faculty, and staff from the Chemistry, Electric Engineering, and Public Administration areas. In addition, social media materials were created to sensibilize and engage the university community regarding effective e-waste awareness, to adhere to the voluntary drop-off point of e-waste collection, and to address the issues that can affect our environment and health if e-waste is sent to landfills. It was an example of how chemistry contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals through an outreach project.
Addressing substantial covariate imbalance with propensity score stratification and balancing weights: connections and recommendations
Authors: Thomas Laine E. , Thomas Steven M. , Li Fan , Matsouaka Roland A.
Published: November 2023

Objectives

Propensity score (PS) weighting methods are commonly used to adjust for confounding in observational treatment comparisons. However, in the setting of substantial covariate imbalance, PS values may approach 0 and 1, yielding extreme weights and inflated variance of the estimated treatment effect. Adaptations of the standard inverse probability of treatment weights (IPTW) can reduce the influence of extremes, including trimming methods that exclude people with PS values near 0 or 1. Alternatively, overlap weighting (OW) optimizes criteria related to bias and variance, and performs well compared to other PS weighting and matching methods. However, it has not been compared to propensity score stratification (PSS). PSS has some of the same potential advantages; being insensitive extreme values. We sought to compare these methods in the setting of substantial covariate imbalance to generate practical recommendations.

Methods

Analytical derivations were used to establish connections between methods, and simulation studies were conducted to assess bias and variance of alternative methods.

Results

We find that OW is generally superior, particularly as covariate imbalance increases. In addition, a common method for implementing PSS based on Mantel–Haenszel weights (PSS-MH) is equivalent to a coarsened version of OW and can perform nearly as well. Finally, trimming methods increase bias across methods (IPTW, PSS and PSS-MH) unless the PS model is re-fit to the trimmed sample and weights or strata are re-derived. After trimming with re-fitting, all methods perform similarly to OW.

Conclusions

These results may guide the selection, implementation and reporting of PS methods for observational studies with substantial covariate imbalance.
Another World? Practical Wisdom for the End-Times
Authors: Graham Elaine
Published: November 2023

Practical Theology today is inescapably and urgently conducted in the shadow of global climate emergency. This is made more acute by the emergence of the concept of ‘Anthropocene’, or the recognition that climate change is now being decisively driven by human intervention. This article explores aspects of contemporary ‘cli-fi’ culture which have emerged in response to environmental crisis. In their use of the language of ‘apocalypse’ to frame the nature of climate emergency, they carry strong resonances with Biblical literature and Christian theology. Can a dialogue between these different genres generate constructive theological wisdom that might direct us towards more equitable and sustainable ways of living?
Micro/nano manufacturing aircraft surface with anti-icing and deicing performances: An overview
Authors: Long Chen , Jinghang Xu , Xichun Luo , Zhanqiang Liu , Bing Wang , Qinghua Song , Yukui Cai , Yi Wan , Xiangyu Gao , Chunlong Li
Published: November 2023

The aircraft surface is prone to icing when flying under windward conditions. It is required to protect the aircraft surface from icing for flight safety. The anti-/deicing performance of aircraft surface is affected by the surface morphology and surface wettability. The hydrophobicity of aircraft surface with anti-/deicing performance is closely related to the surface energy. To satisfy the requirements of anti-/deicing surface processing, the micro/nano manufacturing technologies have been developed to fabricate anti-/deicing functional aircraft surfaces. The icing time and deicing efficiency for aircraft surfaces fabricated with micro/nano manufacturing technologies are dozens of times more than those manufactured by conventional anti-/deicing methods. In this study, the recent technologies of micro/nano manufacturing of anti-/deicing functional surfaces are reviewed. First, the extreme conditions during aircraft flight and the huge potential safety hazards of icing are introduced. Then, the principle of aircraft icing and mechanism of both anti-icing and deicing are summarized. Then, the current micro/nano manufacturing technologies for preparing anti-icing and deicing surfaces, including electrochemical, chemical, laser and wire-cut etching chemical, electrochemical, vapor and plasma deposition, and other processing methods are described. By summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of different preparation methods, guidance is provided for new methods of preparing anti-icing and deicing surfaces, in order to avoid disadvantages and promote advantages. Fabrication and characterization of nanocomposite materials and composite coatings/thin films with anti-icing and deicing properties are discussed. Finally, the development trend and application prospect of micro/nano manufacturing in the field of anti-icing and deicing are presented.
Φήμη in Herodian’s Roman History
Authors: Chrysanthou Chrysanthos S.
Published: November 2023

This article offers a usage study of the word φήμη throughout Herodian’s Roman History. It sets Herodian’s practice in a broader literary picture that includes other historians, but also epic and the novel, and then suggests that the extremely high frequency of φήμη in Herodian is unique among Greek-language historians and that Herodian is indebted to Latin-language historiography for this technique. The following sections examine how Herodian perceives the phenomenon of φήμη and makes it a salient feature of his historiographical strategy. The discussion shows that φήμη, regardless of its truth status, has multiple functions in Herodian’s narrative. First, it contributes to the portrayal of historical agents. Second, it is a crucial dramatic factor that signals turning points in the story and generates vividness and an atmospheric narrative. Third, it acts as a plot-driver in the story. Fourth, it has a role in the composition of the narrative by creating intratextual associations and narrative patterns. Finally, it has metanarrative ramifications, since there is a parallel between the use of φήμη by the historical agents and by Herodian himself. Overall, the analysis advances our understanding of Herodian’s narrative technique and his construction of historical truth.
Above the heteronormative narrative: looking up the place of Disney’s villains
Authors: Piluso Francesco
Published: November 2023

The article proposes a re-examination of the role and position of the so-called “Disney villains” within the narrative framework of animated films and popular culture as a whole. In the first part, the historical evolution in the representation of these villains will be explored according to the practice of “queer coding,” which involves attributing stereotypically queer traits to them without explicitly stating their gender and sexual identity. It will be observed how their non-conforming gender and sexuality, used to mark their moral deviance, challenge and defy dominant gender and narrative norms. It is precisely through their queer performance and camp aesthetic that “evil stepmothers,” “sissy-villains,” and “drag-queen-like” sea witches can emancipate themselves from their traditional roles as antagonists (narrative level) and as social outcasts (discursive level) to seize the spotlight through the screen (manifest surface). This study combines tools of Greimasian text analysis, including the canonical narrative schema and the generative trajectory of meaning, with Lotman’s theory and notion of “semiosphere,” to investigate the centrality and criticality of these “quillains” within the heteronormative narrative framework and the broader cultural context. To capture (or being captured by) the queer aspect of these characters and their stories, the invitation is to look at their visage not as a coded symbol of an underlying identity and truth, but as an image that exceeds any defined meaning thanks to its iconic power.
Legendre pairs of lengthsℓ≡ 0 (mod 5)
Authors: Kotsireas Ilias S. , Koutschan Christoph , Bulutoglu Dursun A. , Arquette David M. , Turner Jonathan S. , Ryan Kenneth J.
Published: November 2023

By assuming a type of balance for lengthℓ=87\ell =87and nontrivial subgroups of multiplier groups of Legendre pairs (LPs) for lengthℓ=85\ell =85, we find LPs of these lengths. We then study the power spectral density (PSD) values ofmmcompressions of LPs of length5m5m. We also formulate a conjecture for LPs of lengthsℓ≡0\ell \equiv 0(mod 5) and demonstrate how it can be used to decrease the search space and storage requirements for finding such LPs. The newly found LPs decrease the number of integers in the range≤200\le 200for which the existence question of LPs remains unsolved from 12 to 10.
In the Midst of Madness: Mental Health Literacy as Null to Explicit Curriculum in Public Spaces
Authors: Rondeau-Madrid Erin
Published: November 2023

In the wake of school closings due to COVID-19, public agencies and media have been increasingly relegated to the role of educator across publics. The promotion of mental health literacy has moved from null curriculum to explicit, as public agencies have pushed the narrative of an unprecedented mental health crisis, despite the crisis having been evident pre-pandemic. This text questions the motivations of increased mental health literacy campaigns across agencies and publics, recognizing that those with vested interests in keeping the neoliberal system intact lend little help to the most vulnerable populations.
Urban Pedagogies of Resistance in Apocalyptic Hong Kong
Authors: Chan Kelly Ka-lai , Choi Jaz Hee-jeong , Harris Daniel
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing inequalities and highlighted multiple apocalyptic conditions affecting many different people and other-than-humans. At the same time, the pandemic has made it difficult to mobilise and make visible collective action in public, which has required artist-activists to devise new and diverse strategies to identify, occupy, and refuse spaces of publicness. Hong Kong’s unique urban and socio-political conditions continue to coevolve rapidly with the pandemic and intensifying political oppression. Following the Umbrella Movement (2014) and the ‘Be Water’ Movement (2019-2020), the current COVID-19 era forms the third key turn in the development of public pedagogy at the intersection of art and protest practices in Hong Kong. This paper examines the emerging artistic tactics of creating spaces of publicness as ‘the wild place’ or ‘cracks’ in apocalyptic Hong Kong, through two cases of artistic interventions and interruptions—the Hong Kong Way (August 2019) and #Hijack Art Basel HK (May 2021)—which in Biesta’s (2012) words can act both as a test of and a reminder of publicness. To contest the notion of publicness and Savage’s (2010) multiplicity of publics, we incorporate Harney and Moten’s (2013) conceptualisation of ‘study’ in the undercommons as urban public pedagogies.
Performance analysis of P-SnS thin films fabricated using CBD technique for photo detector applications
Authors:   Department of Physics, St.Peter’S Engineering College, Hyderabad,T.S, 500100, India, Sateesh P. , Raveendra A. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad,T.S, 500100, India, Ashok M. ,   Department of CSE, Malla Reddy Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, T.S, 500100, India, Sivaraju S.S. ,   Department of EEE, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, T.N, 641402, India, Umadevi K. ,   Department of H&S, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, TS,500090, India, Rajeswaran N. ,   Department of EEE, Malla Reddy College of Engineering ,Hyderabad, T.S, 500100, India
Published: November 2023

In the present work, SnS thin films were prepared using the CBD technique at room temperature and varying annealing temperaturesfrom300 to 450 °C for photo detector applications. The prepared samples were characterized using different techniques for analyzing the structural, optical, morphological, and photo sensing properties of the samples. From XRD analysis, the diffraction pattern of all the prepared thin films shows the pristine SnS phase of the samples possessing an orthorhombic phase without the presence of any impurity phases. Among the fabricated thin films, the SnS thin film annealed at a temperature of 350 °C reveals the highest crystallite size. The Raman results showed the vibrational modes of SnS films and with the increase in growth temperature, the peaks are slightly shifted towards the lower wavelength region. Morphological results show that the SnS thin films exhibit a uniform morphology of 2-D petal-like morphology with different sizes. The UV-vis spectroscopic study shows the decrease in the bandgap value of the samples with the increase in annealing temperature. The photo sensing properties of the fabricated samples show the SnS sample annealed at 400 °C has a higherresponsivityvalueof6.40×10⁻²AW⁻¹,externalquantumefficiency(EQE)valueof14.9%, and the detectivity value of 6.05 × 10⁹ Jones. Finally, the transient photo response results suggest that the SnS annealed at 350 °C shows a rise and fall time of 1.5 and 2.5 s compared to the othersampleswhichwouldbebettersuitedforphotodetectorapplications. The electrical conductivity and photo-conductivity of the films increase by more than two orders with increase of film thickness from 170 nm to 915 nm. Hall Effect measurements confirm the p-type nature of the as-prepared SnS thin films.
The role of Cu doping in properties of CdZnS thin films
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, Jabir Ibn Hayyan Medical University, Najaf, Iraq, Mohammed K. A. , Talib R. A. ,   Polymer research center, university of Basrah, Basra, Iraq, Bhavani B. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Al Hasan N. H. J. ,   Department of engineering materials, college of engineering, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq, Kareem A. ,   Department of Medical Physics, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq, Alsultany F. H. ,   Department of Medical Physics, Al-Mustaqbal University College, 51001, Hillah, Babil, Iraq, Zabibah R. S. ,   Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq, Alkhafaji M. A. ,   National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Sharma S. ,   Mechanical engineering Department, University Center for research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
Published: November 2023

CdZnS thin films created via chemical bath deposition were examined to see how Cu doping affected their characteristics. Cu ions were added to the films in order to change their optical, structural, and morphological characteristics. These findings suggest that Cu doping can be used to modify the optical characteristics of CdZnS thin films. By using Xray diffraction (XRD) and the energy dispersive analysis of X-ray method (EDAX), we were able to investigate the compositional ratio as well as the structural features of the films. The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) technique was utilized in order to investigate the surface morphology of the produced films. The morphology of prepared films was fiber-like and in nanoscale. In addition, the UV–vis spectroscopy technique was utilized in order to characterize the optical properties of thin films. The prepared Cu-CdZnS film was found to have direct band gap equal to 2.64 eV and indirect gap equal to 2.4 eV.
Effect of properties of NC-TiO2 grains on the performance of organic/inorganic solar cells
Authors:   Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mutah University, Mutah, 61710, Jordan, Al-Dmour H. , Taylor D.M. ,   School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University, Dean Street, Bangor, LL57 1UT, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Published: November 2023

This work studies the influence of the properties of nanocrystalline -titanium dioxide (ncTiO2) films on the performance of solar cells based on the Organic materials/ncTiO2 multilayer structure. That was investigated using X-ray diffraction, Atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Source-Measure Unit(SMU) under different ambient conditions. The device produced from batch A exhibit better performance compared to the device produced from batch B. The short circuit current, Jsc, increases from 0.03 mA/cm2 to 0.22 mA/cm2 , and the power conversion efficiency, η, from 0.01% to 0.09% in comparison between batches A and B solar cells. That is attributed to the grains of batch A nc-TiO2 having a size of 25 nm and a height of 100 nm, while particles of batch B nc-TiO2 film have a height of 40 nm and a size of 19 nm. These features cause to increase in the resistance and defects throughout the bulk region and interfaces of Batch B solar cells and impact the mechanism processes of charge generation of solar cells.
Development of chitosan base graphene oxide/ WO3 hybrid composite for supercapacitor application
Authors:   Department of Physics,Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai-600062, Tamil Nadu, India, Thennarasu V. , Prabakaran A. ,   Department of Physics,Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai-600062, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: November 2023

The use of non-renewable energy has brought to serious environmental problems for the planet. The amount of greenhouse gases rose immediately as the combustion of fossil fuels increased. As a result, sea levels are steadily rising and the Earth is becoming warmer. Research on renewable energy sources has been done extensively to provide a solution. However, in order to maximise energy utilisation, renewable energy needs an energy storage system, such as a super capacitor. For the development of sustainable supercapacitors for future energy systems, electrode material is a prospective target. The formation of desired electrode material is essential in order to fabricate supercapacitor with higher power density and longer life cycle than secondary batteries in electronic application. In this study, chitosan (CS) was isolated from crab shells, and graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized using a modified Hummers' process, followed by a chemical reduction approach. Based on the results, the synthesized GO exhibited higher capacitance as compared to GO that synthesized through single-step modified Hummers’ method. Continuous efforts have been exerted to further improve the electrochemical performance of GO/WO3 nanocomposite by incorporating an optimum content of WO3. In this manner, comprehensive investigations on different parameters, such as loadings of ammonium paratungstate (APT), hydrothermal temperature and reaction time were conducted in order to study the formation of GO/WO3 nanocomposite. WO3 and GO/WO3 nanocomposite were successfully synthesized through a simple hydrothermal method.
Experiences of people with disabilities during their rehabilitation process: Grounded Theory
Authors: Pereira Simone Nunes , Alarcon Miriam Fernanda Sanches , Selleti Jaqueline Dias do Nascimento , Marin Maria José Sanches
Published: November 2023

Objective: to construct a theoretical model that can represent the experience of people with disabilities during the physical rehabilitation process. Methods: qualitative research, based on the theoretical framework of Grounded Theory. We interviewed 28 participants in three sample groups, using a theoretical sampling and data circularity to analyze initial, focused, and theoretical codings. Results: the phenomenon "Experiencing the process of rehabilitation" was formed by 66 conceptual codes. Its conditions were the categories: “Coping with the new condition”, “Experiencing the challenge of rehabilitation”. Action-interaction: “Finding motivation for rehabilitation”; consequence: “Adapting to the condition”. Conclusion: the theoretical model highlights the need to cope with the disability, leading the individual to learn how to deal with challenges and to recognize the gradual and challenging nature of rehabilitation. Contributions to practice: the theoretical model is innovative for explaining the rehabilitation process in people with disabilities, highlighting the importance of facing the new condition, finding motivation, and adapting. The crucial role of the health team also stands out, as do the relevance of getting in touch with others who have been through the same process. The application of this model is expected to increase rehabilitation efficiency, culminating in higher quality of life for patients.
Sleep quality in people with chronic pain undergoing hemodialysis
Authors: Sousa Erika Veríssimo Dias , Medina Luis Angel Cendejas , Martins Marina Guerra , Teixeira Carla Regina de Souza , Maniva Samia Jardelle Costa de Freitas , Caetano Joselany Áfio
Published: November 2023

Objective: to evaluate sleep quality in people with chronic pain undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: observational, prospective, and cross-sectional study carried out in two hemodialysis clinics. The sample was formed by 76 people with chronic kidney disease and chronic pain who were undergoing hemodialysis. We used a sociodemopgrahic and clinical form, the visual analogue scale for pain, the McGill questionnaire, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and correlation tests. Results: most participants had very poor sleep quality. There was a correlation between sleep quality and the visual analogue scale for pain (p=0.027). There was a negative correlation between McGill pain scale descriptors and sleep quality (p=0.033). Conclusion: the sleep quality levels of most participants suffered alterations and were classified as poor or very poor. Contributions to practice: this study provides data on correlations associated with the sleep quality of patients with chronic pain undergoing hemodialysis. It also gives support for nursing teams to develop interventions to improve the sleep quality of these patients.
GoTriple, a central access point for the social sciences and humanities
Authors: Arasteh Sona Lisa , Blotiere Emilie , Forbes Paula , De Paoli Stefano
Published: November 2023

The TRIPLE project (Targeting Researchers through Innovative Practices and Linked Exploration) is developing a discovery platform dedicated to the social sciences and humanities (SSH). It gathers 21 partners from 15 European countries and is funded under the European Commission programme INFRA EOSC-02-2019 “Prototyping new innovative services’’.The multicultural and multilingual GoTriple platform is harvesting three kinds of data available in nine languages (Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish). The beta version, available from October 2021, gives access to more than 1.6 million publications and data sets from big aggregators and smaller repositories to cover all SSH disciplines. GoTriple also responds to requests from SSH researchers to foster interdisciplinarity and enhance collaboration. For this reason, GoTriple will make available researcher profiles and research projects. Five innovative services complement this approach by making available the so called Trust Building System, Recommender System, Visualization Tool, Open Annotation Tool, and Crowdfunding Platform.The TRIPLE project seeks to improve fairness of open science and ensure that research material is more accessible to SSH researchers and to society by (1) making SSH scientific publications available to as many people as possible without popularizing or simplifying the content and by (2) encouraging better connections between SSH and various sections of society (e.g. SMEs, Journalists, Policy Makers).The TRIPLE project has made use of a co-design approach from the very start (late 2019), which includes relevant stakeholders through interviews and workshops to ensure that their needs are understood and that the platform will meet their needs.The TRIPLE project has also developed an innovative approach to evaluate the success of the platform based on compass indicators of equality, diversity, and community building. These indicators will help to advance open science. Moreover, the project is currently engaging users to build a thriving community.The OPERAS research infrastructure, supporting open scholarly communication in the social sciences and humanities in the European Research Area will take an active part in the governance and sustainability of the platform.At the conference we will present:▸ some aspects of the research underpinning the creation of GoTriple, including the Co-design work,▸ the key functionalities of GoTriple and how they can benefit research in the humanities,▸ how the platform will ensure discoverability and accessibility of SSH resources and highlight European diversity in terms of culture, language, and practices, and▸ the complexities of building new technologies serving the humanities.
Improving institutional visibility and reputation in the Open Science era
Authors: Degtev Anton
Published: November 2023

Open Science calls for open access to research results and for more openness and greater transparency in the research process as well. But many institutions lack comprehensive tools to effectively communicate the latter: showcase their rich legacy, available resources, full range of achievements and potential to the wider world.This presentation will cover several tools that are designed to increase the global visibility and reputation of your institution by demonstrating research activities, output, expertise and impact of individual authors and groups. Making this available to the public and professional academic or corporate users facilitates future collaborations.But connecting and managing all the relevant data scattered across multitute of sources on a scale of even mid-size university without a system is impractical, if not impossible. I will focus on the publicfacing side of CRIS/RIM systems and repositories. Additionally I will touch on research data sharing and monitoring tools which is a fast growing topic for a number of institutions.
Social responsibility in academic communication
Authors: Korez Bernarda , Grašič Jerneja
Published: November 2023

Modern electronic publishing enables faster and easier access to information and scientific publications. Unfortunately, misleading publishing practices have adapted and become harder to identify. It is not only the publication in these journals and publishers that is questionable but also the citation of these sources. We find that such unverified and unreviewed scientific publications can negatively impact the society as a whole.Regrettably, even at the University of Maribor, we are seeing an increase in the use and adoption of such sources. As a result, the University of Maribor Library has compiled a private list of predatory publishers according to our own criteria, we provide further education, create LibGuides, and maintain a public list of open access sources. We also offer advice on checking journals, publishers, and conferences. This includes both students, who should be cautious in the selection and use of sources, as well as lecturers and researchers, who should be careful not just in the selection and use of sources but also in the selection of reputable journals for publication.The very process of submitting the final student theses to the institutional repository includes content similarity detection. Content similarity detection is also available to any University of Maribor researcher who wants to double-check their article before publication. Our practices of raising awareness about unverifiable sources will be presented in more detail on the poster.
Hyperglucagonaemia and amino acid alterations in individuals with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Authors: Rix Iben , Johansen Marie L , Lund Asger , Suppli Malte P , Chabanova Elizaveta , van Hall Gerrit , Holst Jens J , Wewer Albrechtsen Nicolai J , Kistorp Caroline , Knop Filip K
Published: November 2023

Aims

Hyperglucagonaemia contributes to the pathophysiology in type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the mechanisms behind the inappropriate glucagon secretion are not fully understood. Glucagon and amino acids are regulated in a feedback loop referred to as the liver–α cell axis. Individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) appear to be glucagon resistant, disrupting the liver–α cell axis resulting in hyperglucagonaemia and hyperaminoacidaemia. We investigated the associations between circulating glucagon, amino acids, and liver fat content in a cohort of individuals with T2D.

Methods

We included 110 individuals with T2D in this cross-sectional study. Liver fat content was quantified using 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Associations between liver fat content and plasma glucagon and amino acids, respectively, were estimated in multivariate linear regression analyses.

Results

Individuals with NAFLD (n = 52) had higher plasma glucagon concentrations than individuals without NAFLD (n = 58). The positive association between plasma glucagon concentrations and liver fat content was confirmed in the multivariable regression analyses. Plasma concentrations of isoleucine and glutamate were increased, and glycine and serine concentrations were decreased in individuals with NAFLD. Concentrations of other amino acids were similar between individuals with and without NAFLD, and no clear association was seen between liver fat content and amino acids in the regression analyses.

Conclusion

MRS-diagnosed NAFLD in T2D is associated with hyperglucagonaemia and elevated plasma concentrations of isoleucine and glutamate and low plasma concentrations of glycine and serine. Whether NAFLD and glucagon resistance per se induce these changes remains to be elucidated.
Implantation in the lower half of the uterine cavity and decreased trophoblastic thickness can predict subsequent miscarriage: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Nancarrow Lewis , Tempest Nicola , Vinayagam Suganthi , Lane Steven , Drakeley Andrew J , Homburg Roy , Russell Richard , Hapangama Dharani K
Published: November 2023

Embryo implantation is vital for successful conception but remains to be fully understood. Trophoblast invasion is key for implantation, with anchorage and depth of placentation determined by its extent. There is a dearth of synchronous information regarding IVF, implantation site, and trophoblastic thickness (TT). Our aim was to determine whether pregnancy implantation site and TT, had an impact on outcomes of IVF pregnancies. This prospective observational study was undertaken at a tertiary referral UK fertility unit over 14 months, collecting data on implantation site and TT from three-dimensional (3D) images of the uterus following early pregnancy scan. Of the 300 women recruited, 277 (92%) had live births, 20 (7%) miscarried, 2 (0.7%) had stillbirths, and 1 (0.3%) had a termination. Significantly more pregnancies that resulted in miscarriage (7/20, 35%) were located in the lower uterine cavity when compared to ongoing pregnancies (15/277, 5%) (P < 0.01). TT was significantly higher in ongoing pregnancies when compared with those who miscarried (7.2 mm vs 5.5 mm; P < 0.01). Implantation in the lower half of the uterine cavity and decreased TT are significantly associated with an increased rate of miscarriage. Identification of those at risk should prompt increased monitoring with the aim of supporting these pregnancies.

Lay summary

Implantation of an embryo in the womb is vital for a successful pregnancy. We wanted to find out whether findings on an ultrasound scan in early pregnancy had an impact on outcomes of IVF pregnancies. Three hundred women were recruited to the study, 277 (92%) had live births and unfortunately 20 (7%) had a miscarriage, 2 (0.7%) had stillbirths, and 1 (0.3%) had a termination. Many more of the pregnancies that miscarried implanted in the lower part of the womb. The thickness of the infiltration of the pregnancy into the womb was significantly higher in the ongoing pregnancies. We concluded that implantation in the lower half of the womb and reduced infiltration of the pregnancy seen on scan are associated with an increased rate of miscarriage. We propose that when we identify those at risk, we should increase monitoring, with the aim of supporting these pregnancies.
Fracture Mechanisms of Micro-Alloy Steel at Elevated Temperature
Authors: Abdelhalim Allaoui , Guedri Abdelmoumene , Darsouni Lamia , Belyamna Mohammed Amine
Published: November 2023

The objective of this work is to study the hot ductility and fracture mechanisms of micro-alloy steel of industrial production whose initial structural state is a rolling stock. To simulate the thermomechanical treatments imposed we have deformed by tensile our samples after having subjected them to a solution treatment at 1200 °C and a precipitation treatment cycle before deformation. Hot deformations were carried out at a deformation rate of 1.96x10-3 s-1 and temperatures from 700 °C to 1050 °C. By observing our tensile-deformed specimens, we can suggest that there is a link between the damage suffered and the type of fracture that results.
The Synonymous Conjugate Personal Names by Profession: Formation, Semantics, Stylistics and Usage
Authors: Gaudinskaitė Danguolė
Published: November 2023

The nominal names of persons belong to different categories of formation (for example, the names of persons possessing nominal features, the names of persons by profession, etc.). A total of 1,266 conjugate synonymous nominal derivatives (or possessing one of the components of nominal words) naming the persons by profession were collected from the Dictionary of Lithuanian Language and its electronic version, out of them 386 rows of derivative synonyms (derivative variants) were formed. The derivatives were analysed in terms of formation, semantics, stylistics and usage. To achieve the aim, the methods of derivation, semantic analysis, calculation, descriptive-analytical, substitution were employed. The analysis of the material shows that the rows of derivative synonyms (derivative variants) formed from the names of the persons by profession and close to them derivatives can be divided into semantic groups: denoting an object required for business and work or craft (53,37 per cent of all derivatives); the person’s own business and work or craft, a person who makes a product (36,79 per cent of all derivatives); a place specific to the work (9,84 per cent of all derivatives).

The analysis of the empirical material revealed that realia specific to ethnicity can be found in all semantic groups. Names of persons by profession can be associated with forest, plants, agriculture, animals, crafts, etc. The small number of usage of names of persons by profession suggests that they become uncharacteristic of the current language, either because the phenomenon itself no longer exists (then the names of persons also disappear) or because the phenomenon exists, but persons can be named differently (other formations are used).
Conservative Turn and Islamic Populism: Challenges Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama in Contemporary Politics
Authors: Qodir Zuly , Singh Bilveer , W. Hefner Robert
Published: November 2023

This article objectives explore the main challenges of Indonesian democracy after the 2019 presidential election, namely the revival Islamic conservatism and populism, which seem to have seamlessly integrated into the Indonesian political praxis. This article to the authors attempt to the Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama response rise the conservatism and Islamic populism contextualizing the contemporary democratic politics in Indonesia. This article uses a qualitative writing method by taking data from articles written by previous authors from journals that have been published according to the topic of this article after the 2019 election took place. The issue of conservatism, and Islamic populism will continue to develop if the moderate Islamic forces of Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) do not rise to the occasion in Indonesia’s political and religious life. After all, the country’s democratic life depends invariably on the maintenance of civility and the non-discriminative nature of the Islamic agenda held dearly by the two influential organizations. Should the moderate forces of Indonesian Islam weaken, then conservatism and populism would no doubt prevail. This article objectives explores the main challenges of Indonesian democracy after the 2019 presidential election, namely the revival Islamic conservatism and populism, which seem to have seamlessly integrated into the Indonesian political praxis. Conservatism and populism in Indonesian politics nothing useful in grassroots but only in the political elite. In this article objectives to the authors attempt to the Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama response rise the conservatism and Islamic populism contextualizing the contemporary democratic politics in Indonesia. This study recommends that the study of Islamic populism in relation to Indonesian politics after the 2019 election be an expanded study in terms of network and actor issues. So that a new role was found that contributed to the populism movement in Indonesia.