bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Potensi Cangkang Kerang Pensi dan Kulit Udang Sebagai Sumber Kitosan untuk Mengendalikan Penyakit Mosaik pada Tanaman Cabai (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Asniwita Asniwita - , Oktavian Muhammad Eris , Pebrianti Herni Dwinta
Published: May 2024

The mosaic disease caused by the Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) potentially causes economic losses to chili, so it is necessary to be controlled. One of the ways to control mosaic disease is using chitosan. Chitosan can be obtained from animal shells. The research aims to study the potential of pensi clam shells and shrimp shells as a source of chitosan to control mosaic disease on chili. The research used a Completely Randomized Design with 5 treatments and 5 replications, each experimental unit consist of 3 plants. Treatments included healthy control (without TMV and without chitosan), diseased control (without chitosan), shrimp shell chitosan, pensi clam shell chitosan, and industrial chitosan. Chitosan can delaythe incubation period,the disease severity is reduced by up to 41.86%. Plant height and fruit weight on chitosan protected plants were significantly different from unprotected plants.The height on 28-day old plants with chitosan and without chitosan treatments was 103.39 cm and 95.98 cm respectively, and fruit weight at the first harvest was 57.10 g and 42.57 g respectively. The chitosan used in this research has the potential to reduce mosaic disease in chili. Chitosan can be combined with other control techniques in an integrated disease management. Key words: chili, chitosan, mosaic, Tobacco mosaic virus
Pengaruh Biochar Sekam Padi dan Pupuk Kandang Kotoran Ayam Terhadap Kesuburan Ultisol dan Hasil Kacang Tanah (Arachis hypogea L.)
Authors: Bilhuda Abi Mayu , Riduan Ahmad , Junedi Heri
Published: May 2024

Peanuts are a legume commodity that ranks second after soybeans and have the potential to be a strategic commodity because demand is quite large every year, both for food, feed and industry. Ultisol soil is soil that is less fertile and unproductive for most plants. Organic matter can improve soil conditions and provide nutrients for plants. Biochar is a soil amendment material made from various crop residues that has potential and has a high C/N ratio or is difficult to decompose. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of rice husk biochar combined with chicken manure on improving the fertility of Ultisol, on peanut yield. , and determine the best dose of rice husk biochar combined with chicken manure for peanut yield on Ultisol soil. The research was carried out at the experimental field of the Agricultural Training Center Jl. Jambi – Palembang, KM 16 Pondok Meja Village, Mestong District, Muaro Jambi Regency, from May to August 2022. Research usingRandomized Block Design (RAK), with 9 treatments, namely chicken manure (P0B0 = Without biochar and chicken manure, P1B0 = 10 tons ha-1 chicken manure, P2B0 = 15 tons ha-1 chicken manure manure, P0B1 = 5 ton ha-1 biochar, P0B2 = 10 tons ha-1 biochar, P1B1 = 10 tons ha-1 chicken manure + 5 tons ha-1 biochar, P1B2 = 10 tons ha-1 chicken manure + 10 tons ha- 1 biochar, P2B1 = 15 tons ha-1 chicken manure + 5 tons ha-1 biochar, P2B2 = 15 tons ha-1 chicken manure + 10 tons ha-1 biochar) and 3 groups as replications, so that in the research There are 27 experimental plots. The observation variables in this research were plant height, number of leaves per plant, flowering age, number of pods per plant, pod weight per plant, dry pod weight per plot, weight of 100 seeds, plant yield per hectare, and plant P and K nutrient uptake. To determine the effect of treatment, a 5% level of analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out. The results of the research show that the application of rice husk biochar combined with chicken manure affects the fertility of ultisol, namely by increasing the soil pH to close to neutral, the elements of total N, total P, total K and available P so that it influences the variables of plant height, number of leaves, number of pods per plants, plant P and K uptake, dry weight of pods per plant, dry weight of pods per plot, weight of 100 seeds, and plant yield per hectare. Keywords: Peanuts, Ultisol, Biochar, Chicken Manure.
Pengaruh Pemberian Kompos Limbah Tatal Crumb Rubber Pada Tanah Ultisol Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Tanaman Pinang Betara (Areca catechu L.Var.Betara) di Polybag
Authors: Wati Fitra , Nasamsir Nasamsir , Nengsih Yulistiati
Published: May 2024

Betel nut (Areca catechu L.) is a palm plant, which is grown mainly for seed use. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving tatal crumb rubber waste compost on ultisol soil on the growth of Betara areca nut plant seeds (Areca catechu L.) and determine the best dose of tatal waste compost for the growth of Betara areca nut (Areca catechu L.) plant seeds. The research was carried out on Jalan Hj Nurijah Arifien at Rt.10 Olak Kemang, Teluk Lake District. The study was conducted for 3 months from June to September 2023. Testing of tatal waste compost analysis was carried out at the BPTP Jambi Laboratory. The study used a complete randomized design (RAL). The treatment design used different doses of tatal compost consisted of 4 dose levels as follows: t0 = soil 3 kg per polybag (control) t1 = tatal compost with a dose of 25 g + 3kg soil, t2 = tatal compost with a dose of 50 g + 3kg soil, t3 = tatal compost with a dose of 75 g + 3kg soil, t4 = tatal compost with a dose of 100 g + 3kg soil. Each treatment was repeated 3 times, resulting in 15 experimental plots. The number of plants per plot is 5 plants, 3 plants are taken as samples, so that the total number is 75 plants. Then the data was tabulated followed by variety analysis (Anova), then continued with the duncan test (DNMRT) at the level of α 5%. Based on the data from the results of research and variety analysis, it shows that the application of tatal waste compost with various doses has a real effect on plant height, stem diameter, root dry weight, root crown ratio and seedling quality index, but has no real effect on header dry weight. Application of tatal waste compost with t4 treatment dose (100g tatal waste compost + 3kg ultisol soil) showed the highest average value on the observed parameters. The t4 treatment increased plant height by 26.53%, stem diameter by 53.24%, plant crown dry weight by 44.26%, and plant root dry weight by 300% and seedling quality index by 133.33%. Keywords :      betel nut plant, compost; ultisol soil;
Analisis Kepuasan Konsumen Terhadap Oleh Oleh Khas di Sentra Toko Oleh Oleh Anggut Atas Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Mutmainnah Elni , Firmansyah Trio Epan , Mulyadi Maheran , Yawahar Jon
Published: May 2024

The development of various industries, especially small and medium enterprises, provide business opportunities for the community. However, the emergence of many new businesses has made competition fiercer. Therefore, a good strategy is needed to compete in the market. This research aims to 1) determine the level of consumer satisfaction towards typical souvenirs of Bengkulu, 2) identify the attributes that consumers consider when buying typical souvenirs at the Anggut Atas souvenir center in Bengkulu city. The method used in this research is a survey method involving 100 respondents who purchased souvenirs at the Anggut Atas souvenir  center in Bengkulu city by using accidental sampling. The analysis used a combination of Costumer Satisfaction Index (CSI) And Importance Performance Analisis (IPA). The results showed that the level of consumer satisfaction with souvenir products was 77.87, which falls into the category of consumers feeling satisfied whit the service provided. The IPA testing results identified attributes falling into Quadrant I (Priority) for development, including affordability, discounts, security, visitor parking, employee tidiness, store decoration, payment process, and adequate transportation.
Kepuasan Petani Pada Lahan Usahatani Padi Sawah Bekas Peti di Desa Baru Kecamatan Pangkalan Jambu Kabupaten Merangin
Authors: Lubis Arsyad , Zakiah Zakiah , Kurniasih Siti , Efran Endy
Published: May 2024

This research was carried out in Baru Village, Pangkalan Jambu District Merangin Regency with the aim of 1) Finding out the productivity of rice farming on reused land used by PETI, 2) Knowing farmers' satisfaction with rice farming on used PETI lowland and 3) Analyzing the relationship between productivity and farmer satisfaction. The activity of utilizing former PETI land by farmers in Baru Village, Pangkalan Jambu District is a breakthrough that must receive serious attention from all parties who feel they have an interest and concern for this effort to provide rice production as the main consumption material for the population. The total population in this study was 58 farmers, and all populations were used as samples. The research results show that the productivity of lowland rice farming on former PETI rice fields is 6.4 tons/ha, farmers are satisfied with lowland rice farming on former PETI fields. Chi Square Test analysis shows that there is a positive relationship between farmer satisfaction and the productivity of lowland rice farming on former PETI land. The calculated value of 𝝌2 = 6.71 > 𝝌2 table ( α =5 % db = 1) = 3.84 then it was decided to accept H1, meaning that the relationship between farmer satisfaction and the productivity of lowland rice farming on former PETI land is significant. Through the Contentency Test, the values C = 0.45 and Cmax = 0.707 are obtained, categorized as a strong relationship.categorized as a strong relationship.Kata Kunci ; Kepuasan, usahatani, sawah, PETI, Produktivitas.
Strategi Standarisasi dan Sertifikasi Produk Kuliner Berbahan Dasar Beras di Desa Wisata Sidan
Authors: Arisandhi I Made Dimas , Dwi Susanti Ida Ayu Made , Budiasa I Made , Listihani Listihani
Published: May 2024

Organic farming is a holistic production management system that improves and develops the health of agroecosystems, including biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. Organic farming is increasingly being applied to several agricultural commodities, one of which is rice as a rice producing commodity. Mentik Susu organic rice products have become the mainstay product of Sidan Tourism Village. Mentik Susu organic rice can be processed and then developed into the main ingredient for traditional food typical of the Sidan Tourism Village. The aim of this research is to design a strategy based on program needs using the ISM method in the Sidan Tourism Village. Through ISM analysis, a standardization and certification strategy for rice-based culinary products in the Sidan Tourism Village was obtained.
Age-friendly Transport: Traffic Safety for All
Authors: Henézi Diána , Horváth Balázs , Májer Csaba József
Published: May 2024

The elderly make up an increasing percentage of the European population and, with it, of the Hungarian population. Modern society is built around mobility. These two factors together lead to an increasing proportion of elderly drivers on the roads. Given the high proportion of people with chronic neurological conditions (stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia), particular care should be taken to regularly check their fitness to drive. At present, there is no standardized, well-established protocol for the objective assessment of fitness to drive in the case of these diseases. Our paper discusses this matter.
PENGARUH CITRA MEREK DAN HARGA TERHADAP MINAT BELI YAMAHA FINO 125 BLUE CORE DI KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Dr. Yenny Maya Dora, S.T., M.M.  , Oktaviany Lanny
Published: May 2024

Salah satu perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang sepeda motor yaitu Yamaha mempunyai Citra Merek yang baik serta memiliki Harga yang terjangkau, namun belum bisa meningkatkan Minat Beli konsumen, diantaranya dengan mempunyai Citra Merek yang baik dan Harga yang terjangkau agar konsumen timbul minat untuk melakukan pembelian pada Yamaha Fino 125 Blue Core. Namun berdasarkan data perbandingan unit penjualan Yamaha Fino 125 Blue Core dari periode 2017-2019 mengalami penurunan secara drastis. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan hasil kajian mengenai variabel Citra Merek, variabel Harga, dan variabel Minat Beli Yamaha Fino 125 Blue Core serta menganalisis seberapa besar pengaruh Citra Merek dan Harga terhadap Minat Beli pada Yamaha Fino 125 Blue Core. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan metode deskriptif – verifikatif. Populasi pada penellitian ini adalah konsumen yang aktif menggunakan sepeda motor tetapi tidak berminat atau belum pernah membeli Yamaha Fino 125 Blue Core. Sebanyak 125 sampel responden non probabilty dan convenience sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuesioner, observasi, dan wawancara untuk mendapatkan data primer. Analisis data secara statistik digunakan dengan menggunakan software SPSS. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel Citra Merek dan Harga terhadap Minat Beli.
Nine Years of Evolution of a Clinical Case of Avulsion of a Permanent Tooth
Authors: López-Carriches Carmen , Taheri Ricardo , Leco Mª Isabel
Published: May 2024

Introduction: A clinical case involving a 13-year-old boy with dental avulsion of his right upper central incisor and a concurrent soft tissue lesion on the lip is presented. The initial treatment involved lip suturing and reimplantation of the avulsed tooth, followed by splinting and bonding for a specified duration.
Methods: Following the initial treatment, a control x-ray at the six-month mark revealed a radiolucent image at the tooth apex, prompting a decision to proceed with root canal treatment. Subsequently, after a period of nine years, the reimplanted tooth exhibited shortening and darkening, though its function remained unaffected.
Results: Despite the observed changes in tooth appearance over the nine-year period, the functionality of the reimplanted tooth was not compromised. The treatment approach involving reimplantation and subsequent root canal treatment proved effective in preserving dental function and aesthetics.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that reimplantation of a permanent tooth following avulsion can serve as an effective long-term treatment strategy. This approach not only preserves dental function and aesthetics but also delays the potential need for implant or prosthesis placement. Therefore, it should be considered as the primary therapeutic option in cases of dental avulsion, emphasizing its role in achieving favorable long-term outcomes.
Update Dent. Coll. j: 2024; 14(1):24-27
Artificial Intelligence: Illuminating the Future of Periodontology
Authors: Singh Rika , Dingal Sohini , Majumder Sharmistha , Singh Akanksha
Published: May 2024

AIMS & OBJECTIVES : The application of computer systems to simulate human behavior is known as artificial intelligence (AI). Periodontitis, a prevalent condition worldwide, leads to the deterioration and eventual loss of the tissues supporting teeth. Its diagnosis and treatment are increasingly being supported by AI as a valuable tool for medical practitioners. The objective of this study is to evaluate existing literature concerning the utilization of AI in both the diagnosis and epidemiological analysis of this disease.
MATERIAL & METHOD: After a thorough search in April 2023, 50 papers were found that needed to have their abstracts screened after duplicates were removed. The publications that were chosen covered a broad spectrum of subjects, however the input data and photos were mostly focused on visual imaging.
RESULT: Over the last ten years, the field has experienced substantial expansion, but the variety of statistical tests available for research has resulted in inconsistent reporting of results. It is essential to standardize reporting techniques and methodology to allow meaningful comparisons. By doing this, it will be possible to fully utilize AI's potential to enhance periodontics and implantology diagnosis and therapy.
Update Dent. Coll. j: 2024; 14(1):31-35
Emotional, Behavioural and Cognitive Engagement, Self-Efficacy and Satisfaction of Primary School Students
Authors: Vidić Tomislava
Published: May 2024

Recently, the interest of researchers in children’s wellbeing has increased markedly. This growing body of research aims to understand and secure children’s development into healthy and happy individuals. The conceptualization of school satisfaction is perceived as pivotal in affecting children’s happiness and subsequent healthy functioning across various developmental domains. Regarding the amount of time children spend in school, it is important to determine the levels of their school satisfaction and self-assurance, and the measure of their cognitive, emotional and behavioural engagement. This research sought to examine the extent to which demographic characteristics (age, gender and final grades), self-efficacy and cognitive, emotional and behavioural student engagement contribute to the explanation of school satisfaction. The research was implemented in two primary schools in Zagreb, Croatia. It involved students from the fourth to the eighth grade of primary school (age range: 9 – 14). A total of 659 students completed measures of self-efficacy, engagement and school satisfaction. The results of the correlation analysis found moderate positive correlation between all examined variables. The implemented hierarchical regression analysis showed that the included predictors explained 68.6% of the school satisfaction variance. Emotional engagement, student self-efficacy, and cognitive and behavioural engagement were proven as significant predictors. Students’ age had a lesser contribution, whereas gender and final grades had no significant predictive value. These findings impart a comprehensive understanding of the factors that intervene in primary school students' school satisfaction in Croatia and enrich theoretical implications.
Strategic Intent: A Conceptual Approach
Authors: Ebrahim Sherif , Hackbarth Gary , Ostapski Andy , Coggins Trent
Published: May 2024

Strategic Intent is an active management process representing an organization’s succinct and cohesive vision of its aspired direction of growth. Firms may have one central vision but many multiple intents. Intense competition and rapid technological changes require managers to continually review and refine the nature of their strategic intentions. The proposed conceptual model seeks to generate robust avenues and directions for researchers to improve the theory and inform practice. The research propositions integrate the top management team with intrapersonal and dominant functional diversity to examine Strategic Intent from multiple perspectives.
TBE In Moldova
Authors: Sofronie Olga , Cojuhari Lilia , Burduniuc Olga , Bălan Greta
Published: May 2024

Tick-borne encephalitis is monitored in the Republic of Moldova with an emphasis on surveillance of ticks with no attention to human cases. The competent national institution responsible for TBE monitoring is the National Agency for Public Health. Official data on vector testing have been recorded since 2011. Ever since, studies on the circulation of the TBEV are conducted annually in spring, summer and autumn by collecting ticks from several regions of the country: Floreşti, Soroca, Bender, Tiraspol, Orhei, Drochia, Hînceşti, Ialoveni, Străşeni, Vadul lui Vodă, Chişinău, Taraclia, and Comrat territorial administrative units. TBEV was detected in most of the regions mentioned above, with highest isolation rates in Chişinău municipality (including Vadul lui Vodă), Străşeni, Comrat, Bender, and Tiraspol (Figure 1).
FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF THE INSTITUTION OF PAROLE FROM SERVING A SENTENCE
Authors: Golubovskij Vladimir
Published: May 2024

Among those sentenced to imprisonment, those convicted of crimes of moderate severity and serious crimes predominate. At the same time, those who are convicted of committing crimes of moderate severity have a huge potential for correction in conditions unrelated to actual imprisonment, which makes it possible to apply the institution of parole to such a category more widely. The imposed punishment should not always remain unchanged and the positive behavior of persons sentenced to imprisonment should be encouraged by early release from serving their sentence with the imposition of certain conditions conducive to further correction of the person. The article identifies the features of the application of the institution of parole from serving a sentence, analyzes the criteria (formal and material) for the application of this type of release, and identifies problems that arise in practice.
PENAL ENFORCEMENT POLICY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA: SOME ASPECTS
Authors: Mjahanova Aleksandra , Skiba Andrey
Published: May 2024

Taking into account the peculiarities of the Chinese state structure and legislation, the article reveals the main directions of the modern penal enforcement policy of the People’s Republic of China, which consists in a combination of punishment and correction in order to re-socialize convicts in the context of preventing them from committing new crimes and other offenses. Among them: improving the organization of interrelated vocational training and labor use of convicts; ensuring the safety and stability of the administration of the penitentiary institution; improving psychological support for the execution of punishment, etc. Special attention is paid to improving the effectiveness of interaction between penitentiary institutions with local authorities, business entities, educational and other organizations and other members of the public in order to integrate persons into society after release from punishment through the practice of their vocational training and employment, providing them with social and other assistance, as well as monitoring their post-penitentiary behavior.
MODERN FEATURES, CAUSES, CONDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF MEASURES TO COUNTER CYBERCRIME
Authors: Kobec Petr , Krasnova Kristina
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the determinants of cybercrime in Russia and measures to counter it. The quantitative and qualitative characteristics of cybercrimes are revealed. The features of the criminal’s personality and the victimological risks of citizens in the digital environment are revealed. The authors come to the conclusion about the crucial importance of preventive measures in the fight against cybercrime and the need to improve legislation in this area.
BAIL AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE: PROBLEMS OF APPLICATION
Authors: Mal’ceva Svetlana
Published: May 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the problems of using bail as a preventive measure in criminal proceedings, and developed proposals for improving this legal institution. Thus, defenders should be guided to persistently raise the issue of investigating the possibilities of assigning more “soft” preventive measures, such as bail, before the courts and investigative authorities. The possibilities of using bail as a preventive measure will be much wider if a strict list of crimes is established, in which it is possible to appoint a preventive measure in the form of detention. By analogy, it is necessary to determine the elements of crimes where bail would be a desirable preventive measure. In addition, it is advisable to use the Western European experience of using bail as a preventive measure.
REVIEW OF THE TEXTBOOK “PENAL LAW OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN. THE GENERAL PART” EDITED BY A. P. SKIBA AND M. G. GUMBATOV
Authors: Petrjanin Aleksej
Published: May 2024

The reviewer, through a comparative analysis of the theory, legislation and practice of the execution of punishments and other criminal law measures in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan, formulates the most significant issues disclosed in the textbook, as well as its likely shortcomings (it is advisable to consider in more detail the theory, legal basis and practice of applying specific means of correction of convicts, etc.). The conclusion is that the textbook is of crucial importance for the development of penal enforcement and other law.
Long-term comparison between the Japanese sardine Sardinops melanostictus stock level and simulated zooplankton density around the Kuroshio region
Authors: Nishikawa H , Tsujino H , Nishikawa S , Nakayama SI , Nakano H , Sugiyama T , Ishikawa Y
Published: May 2024

Sardine species are known for multi-decadal-scale stock fluctuations. The Japanese sardine Sardinops melanostictus is one such species that is distributed near the Kuroshio western boundary current system. Like other sardines, food availability in the larval stage is thought to be an important factor in Japanese sardine stock fluctuations. Previous studies have suggested the significance of the feeding environment, particularly in the winter and spring seasons, within the Kuroshio axis area. However, collecting zooplankton, the primary food for larvae, along the strong current is challenging, and there is a lack of long-term observational data on zooplankton in this area. Therefore, in this study, we estimated zooplankton density in the Kuroshio axis area from 1967 to 2018 using a coupled physical-biological lower trophic level ecosystem model and compared it with the logarithm of recruitment per spawning stock biomass (LNRPS) and logarithm of recruitment per egg (LNRPE) of the Japanese sardine. Significant correlations were found between the zooplankton density and LNRPS from 1967 to 2004 and between zooplankton density and LNRPE from 1979 to 1996. Since, in this study, Granger causality was established between zooplankton density and LNRPS before 2005 and between zooplankton density and LNRPE before 1996, in these periods, namely 1967-2004 and 1979-1996, there is a high likelihood that zooplankton density influenced the interannual variation in recruitment. On the other hand, we found no relationship between recent food availability and LNRPS/LNRPE. This aspect remains a subject for future research.
Irish Catholic Writers and the Gothic: Situating Thomas Furlong’s The Doom of Derenzie (1829)
Authors: Sturgeon Sinéad
Published: May 2024

This chapter begins with a conspectus of the Catholic writers in the nineteenth century who made significant use of Gothic themes and tropes in their work, featuring both relatively well-studied writers--James Clarence Mangan, Gerald Griffin, and the Banim brothers--as well as those almost entirely overlooked, such as Thomas Furlong, and his long Gothic poem The Doom of Derenzie (1829) and Dorothy Macardle (Earth-Bound, 1924). The work of Mangan, in whose Autobiography Seamus Deane saw the emergence of “a new genre—what we may call Catholic, or Catholic-nationalist Gothic,” is of particular import in this debate. Deane’s coinage, tentatively but categorically asserting the political, repeats the interpretive partiality of McCormack in linking Irish Gothic overwhelmingly to politics and history, and to the first half of the nineteenth century. This chapter explores Gothic themes in the writing of Irish Catholic writers and assesses the validity of Deane’s claim, while also considering the wider interpretive implications of Irish Gothic studies’ preoccupation with history and politics.
Affirmation and Resistance in Spinoza
Authors: Bove Laurent
Published: May 2024

In this book, the author presents an original reading of Spinoza’s ontology, metaphysics, and political philosophy. Rooted in the Spinozist concept of the conatus, Laurent Bove argues that reality is constituted by an infinite variety of strategies, each of them affirming the auto-production of reality while resisting any form of decay. The analysis begins with a careful explanation of the imaginary constitution of the world by a subject in love, guided by habit and self-love. It proceeds to examine the transformation of the subject into a strategic participant in the production of reality: this pivotal point is called ethical subjectivity. The argument culminates in an account of the political ramifications of Spinoza’s ontology. Politics can only be understood as an imaginary constitution of the multitude: a collective imaginary that is neither noble lie nor ruse, but the expression of the multitude’s strategy of the conatus. The multitude generates its own processes of self-organization, and resists whatever hinders them. The author illustrates his thesis with by contrasting Spinoza with other thinkers of political resistance and providing an original analysis of Spinoza’s reflections on the Hebrew State. Bove demonstrates that Spinoza’s philosophy, at every level, is best understood as a strategy that affirms the self-propelling movement of life. For Bove, Spinoza offers an emphatic celebration of the self-organizing power of reality itself.
Public Improvement as ‘National Ornament’: Commerce, Culture and Patriotism in London and Edinburgh
Authors: O’Byrne Alison
Published: May 2024

This essay examines proposals for and developments of urban improvements and public monuments in London and Edinburgh during the Romantic period, exploring how such plans sought to articulate particular aspects of urban and national identity. In London, a new confidence in the idea that commerce and the arts could exist in a mutually improving relationship began to emerge in this period, while Edinburgh staked its claims to being a cultural capital through a series of monuments and public buildings constructed on Calton Hill. Taken together, these developments and proposals point to a moment when artists and planners were seeking to consider shaping cities that reflected urban, regional, and national identities that were based on and shaped by a mutually improving relationship between commerce, patriotism, and the arts.
The ‘Gentle Recitation’: Writing Trauma in Contemporary Children's and Young Adult Literature
Authors: Priyadarshini Arya , Sigroha Suman
Published: May 2024

Trauma signifies the collapse of personal, social, and cultural meaning systems that causes a rupture to the bond that unifies the individual and the society. While narration of such devastation has been deemed impossible, and its presence in children's and young adult (YA) literature has been debated at great length, writers have attempted, nevertheless, to narrate the ‘unspeakable’ and ‘unrepresentable’ through memoirs and fiction for adults as well as children. Through the study of a select list of titles for children and young adults on the contemporary suffering and displaced populations of Syria and Palestine, this article aims to study the narration of trauma for young readers. It evinces the narrative strategies employed by authors to strike a balance between the two extremes of suffering and optimism. In doing so, it establishes that YA fiction authors construct a niche narrative that offers the realism of trauma through a safe distance.
Child Soldier Narratives and the Underrepresentation of Females in Fighting Forces
Authors: Adesola Ademola
Published: May 2024

Although different scholars have underscored the inadequacy of the concept of ‘child soldier’ for various reasons, its inherently discriminatory implications against girl soldiers have not attracted the required scholarly attention. Thus, in this article, I examine two African child soldier narratives with a view to analysing their representations of the idea of the child soldier. The texts I analyse are Uzodinma Iweala's Beasts of No Nation (2005) and Ahmadou Kourouma's Allah Is Not Obliged (2007).
Teens on TikTok: Understanding Young People’s Digital Agency as Practice
Authors: Owens Emilie
Published: May 2024

This article explores how young people – specifically teenagers between thirteen and nineteen years of age – choose to use the digital video-sharing app TikTok. A framework is proposed that moves away from discourses of media panic and toward understandings of media practice, analysing two videos created by teenagers to develop a vocabulary for identifying the diverse and nuanced ways in which young people negotiate their social lives through the use of TikTok.
Anne Frank in China: Translation, Adaptation, and Reception
Authors: Shengzhen Zhang
Published: May 2024

This article focuses on Anne Frank’s The Diary of a Young Girl, specifically on its introduction and reception in China. Since its first complete Chinese version, produced by Gao Niansheng, was published in 1989, The Diary has received continuous attention from Chinese translators, literary critics, and publishers. The article first delves into the translations and adaptations of The Diary in China, with a particular emphasis on the Chinese translations released within this timeframe. It then analyses themes in Chinese scholarship on Anne Frank, followed by an explication of why The Diary has been well-received in China. It also explores how, as a world literature classic, The Diary has inspired Chinese writers and critics dedicated to developing children’s literature. The article highlights that The Diary, written by a Jewish girl before and during the Holocaust, continues to inspire readers and scholars of all ages and offers valuable insights for Chinese audiences into the contemporary understanding of war, conflict, peace, and love.
Bilgi Yönetiminde Yapay Zekânın Rolü: Sistematik Yazın İncelemesi
Authors: Aluçlu Mertcan
Published: May 2024

Yapılan çalışma, yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin bilgi yönetimi işlevlerini etkileyebilecek yeniliklerini ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bilgi yönetimi ve yapay zekâ süreçleri üzerine giderek artan sayıda çalışmalar olmakla beraber, yapay zekânın bilgi yönetimi ile uyumlandırılmasını sistematik ve yapılandırılmış olarak inceleyen Türkçe bir çalışmaya ihtiyaç olduğu değerlendirilmektedir. Bu kapsamda yapay zekânın bilgi yönetimi alanında yeniliklerini, süreçlerdeki rolünü, benimsenmesinin avantajlarını ve etkili kullanıma olanak tanıyacak faktörleri ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır. Konu ile ilgili alanların başlıklarını ortaya koyarak incelemek amacıyla sistematik yazın araştırması yöntemi benimsenmiştir. İncelemeye başlarken zaman aralığı, veri tabanı seçimi yapılmış ve belirtilen sınırlar içerisinde makale seçimi ve sınıflandırılması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu bağlamda 1990 ile 2022 yılları arasında “Web of Science” ve “Scopus” veri tabanlarında yayınlanmış 84 adet makale belirlenmiştir. Bulgulara göre yapay zekânın bilgi yönetiminde benimsendiği ve daha etkili hâle gelmesine yönelik bir kuvvet çarpanı olduğu görülmüştür. Çalışmanın sistematik bir yazın incelemesi olması nedeniyle alanda araştırmaya yönelik faydalı bilgiler içerdiği değerlendirilmektedir.
THE EFFECT OF DEEP BREATHING AND MASSAGE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON REDUCING THE SCALE OF PAIN IN HERNIOTOMY PATIENTS
Authors: Setiyaningsih Yunnita
Published: May 2024

Herniotomyis a surgery performed to free the hernia sac up to the neck, so that adhesions do not occur and then it is repositioned. The hernia sac is stitched, tied as high as possible and then cut. The patient will always experience pain after surgery on day 1. Deep breathing and massage relaxation techniques are one of the non-pharmacological pain management methods to reduce pain. this research aims todetermine the effect of deep breathing relaxation techniques and massage on reducing the pain scale in herniotomy patients. This research uses a literature review by searching articles on the Google Scholar electronic database. Several articles were found in the Google Scholar search database, but only 8 articles met all the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Results: pain in post-operative patients often occurs, there are many non-pharmacological techniques to treat pain, one of which is the deep breathing technique. Conclusion: The conclusion of the 8 journals studied is that deep breathing relaxation therapy is very influential in reducing pain intensity in postoperative patients if done correctly and continuously.
Anatomical factors influencing temporomandibular joint clicking in young adults: temporomandibular joint structure disorder or lateral pterygoid muscle dysfunction?
Authors: Luo Dan , Yang Hua , Yuan Mujie , Wang Dashan , Qiu Cheng , Zhou Ruizhi , Gao Yudong , Xu Ruijie , Yang Jianjun , Xu Zexian
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the selected anatomical factors that can potentially influence temporomandibular joint (TMJ) clicking in young adults by assessing TMJ structures and lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM) function using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Methods: The patients were divided into four groups: the healthy control group; the clicking on mouth opening group; the clicking on mouth closing group; and the clicking on mouth opening and closing group. Additionally, we used clinical palpation to evaluate the masticatory muscles' functional state and employed MRI using the OCOR-T1WI-FSE-CLOSED, OSAG-PDW-FSE-CLOSED, and OSAG-PDW-FSE-OPEN sequences to analyze the texture of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM).

Results: The proportion of any articular disc or condylar morphology class did not differ significantly between the TMJ clicking and HC groups. The articular disc position did not differ significantly between the TMJ clicking and HC groups. In the TMJ clicking group, the presence of masticatory muscle dysfunction differed significantly between the clicking and non-clicking sides. Moreover, the LPM accounted for the highest proportion among masticatory muscles with tenderness in all TMJ clicking subgroups (77.78%–100%). Therefore, in the TMJ clicking group, the LPM texture was less defined, more uniform in gray scale, and more similar to local texture (p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: The occurrence of TMJ clicking in young adults is unrelated to the TMJ structure but related to the function of masticatory muscles, particularly the LPM.
Evaluating Sururu shell waste (Mytella falcata) as an eco-friendly recycled aggregate in mortar production
Authors: Cardoso Ariane da Silva , Kohlman Rabbani Emilia Rahnemay , Silva Alison Lopes da , Sá Mattheus Karryery Coelho R. G. de , Monteiro Eliana Barreto , Shakouri Mahmoud
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Improper disposal of mollusk shells has led to environmental issues worldwide. Given their primary composition of calcium carbonate, these shells have been studied for their potential use as aggregate in cement composites, offering an environmentally appropriate destination for the waste and reducing virgin raw material use. However, there is a lack of research on the application of Sururu (Mytella falcata) shells, a species of mollusk commonly fished in countries such as Brazil. This study investigated the effects of Sururu shells waste from a Brazilian region on the mechanical and physical properties of mortar when partially replacing natural fine aggregate.

Methods: Three mortar mixtures were produced, replacing 10, 20, and 40% of natural sand with Sururu shell aggregate (SSA) by mass. The specimens underwent consistency and density tests in their fresh state, and compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and capillary absorption tests in their hardened state.

Results: The results showed that workability decreased with the increase in SSA replacement, resulting in a reduction of 31.5% in consistency at 40% SSA replacement level. Compressive strength also decreased with SSA incorporation, but all samples continued to gain strength after 28 days, with 10% SSA samples showing only a 2.7% reduction compared to the control specimens. The dynamic modulus of elasticity was minimally impacted at 10% SSA, but significantly reduced at higher levels. Notably, SSA reduced capillary absorption in samples after 24, 48, and 72 h, indicating potential benefits in moisture management.

Discussion: It was concluded that replacing 10% of natural sand with SSA was the most suitable option, considering the investigated mechanical properties of the mortar produced with SSA. However, further research is recommended to examine the durability and environmental impact of this solution.
On QSAR modeling with novel degree-based indices and thermodynamics properties of eye infection therapeutics
Authors: Rasheed Muhammad Waheed , Mahboob Abid , Hanif Iqra
Published: May 2024

Topological descriptors are numerical results generated from the structure of a chemical graph that are useful in identifying the physicochemical characteristics of a wide range of drugs. The introduction of molecular descriptors advances quantitative structure-property relationship research. This article focuses on the nine degree-based topological indices and the linear regression model of the eye infection drugs. We introduced two new indices, namely, the “first revised Randic index” and the ”second revised Randic index, for the analysis of eye infection drugs. Topological indices are calculated by using edge partitioning, vertex degree counting, and vertex degree labeling. This analysis is done with a scientific calculator and then authenticated with Matlab, a potent tool for examining data. The experimental data and results of the topological indices serve as inputs for the statistical computations and provide the values of intercepts, slopes, and correlation coefficients. All the correlations for the eye-infection drugs are positive, indicating a direct relationship between the experimental and estimated results of the drugs. There are significant results of the p-test for all of the characteristics of eye infection, such as molecular weight, boiling point, enthalpy, flash point, molar refraction, and molar volume, that validate the accuracy of the computations. A significant link was determined in this study between the defined indices with two properties: molar weight and molar refraction. The molar weight and molar refraction have a correlation coefficient ranging from 0.9. These results demonstrate a strong association between the indices and the properties under investigation. The linear regression approach is a valuable tool for chemists and pharmacists to obtain data about different medicines quickly and cost-effectively.
A 6-week coordinative motor training program improves spatial ability performances in healthy children
Authors: Morawietz Christina , Wissmann Anna Maria , Muehlbauer Thomas
Published: May 2024

Background

With overall academic achievements decreasing, policies tend to dedicate more curricular time to other subjects than physical education (PE). In light of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and rises in levels of overweight and obesity, this trend is detrimental within the global health context. Simultaneously, research on the connection between physical activity, cognitive functions, and academic achievement is on the rise. Cognitive functions like good spatial abilities have frequently been associated with higher achievements in STEM-subjects. This study is aimed to investigate the effects of a 6-week coordinative motor training with spatial elements on spatial ability performances in healthy children.

Methods

Fifty-three children (mean age ± SD; 11.3 ± 0.6 years; 30 girls) participated in either a 6-week coordinative motor training (i.e., intervention group; 2x/week, 45 min/session) or attended regular PE class using the same volume (i.e., control group). Spatial abilities before and after the intervention period were evaluated in both groups using the Paper Folding Test (PFT), Mental Rotation Test (MRT), Water Level Task (WLT), Corsi Block Test (CBT), and Numbered Cones Run (NCR).

Results

No significant differences between groups were observed at baseline. A main effect of test but not of group was found for all variables. For all but one test (i.e., PFT), a significant test × group interaction was detected. Post-hoc analyses revealed significant medium- to large-sized improvements from pre- to posttest in the intervention but not in the control group.

Conclusion

The results indicate that a 6-week coordinative motor training with spatial elements is feasible in school-aged children and positively affects their spatial abilities.
Causal role of immune cells in hypertension: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Zhang Xinhe , Li Guanying , Wu Wei , Li Bin
Published: May 2024

Background

Although Hypertension (HTN) is considered to be a cardiovascular disease caused by multiple factors, the cause of it is still unknown. In this study, we aim to find out whether circulating immune cell characteristics have an impact on susceptibility to HTN.

Methods

This study employed a comprehensive two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the causal association between immune cell characteristics and HTN. Utilizing publicly accessible genetic data, we examined the causal relationship between HTN and the susceptibility to 731 immune cell signatures. To ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess heterogeneity, confirm the robustness of the results and evaluate the presence of horizontal pleiotropy.

Results

After FDR correction, immune phenotype had an effect on HTN. In our study, one immunophenotype was identified as being positively associated with HTN risk significance: HLA DR on CD33- HLA DR+. In addition, we examined 8 immune phenotype with no statistically significant effect of HTN, but it is worth mentioning that they had an unadjusted low P-value phenotype.

Conclusions

Our MR study by genetic means demonstrated the close relationship between HTN and immune cells, thus providing guidance for future clinical prediction and subsequent treatment of HTN.
The possible mechanism and research progress of ACE2 involved in cardiovascular injury caused by COVID-19: a review
Authors: Luo Dan , Bai Mengzhe , Zhang Wei , Wang Junnan
Published: May 2024

ACE2 is the earliest receptor discovered to mediate the entry of SARS-CoV-2. In addition to the receptor, it also participates in complex pathological and physiological processes, including regulating the RAS system, apelin, KKS system, and immune system. In addition to affecting the respiratory system, viral infections also interact with cardiovascular diseases. SARS-CoV-2 can directly invade the cardiovascular system through ACE2; Similarly, cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease can affect ACE2 levels and exacerbate the disease, and ACE2 dysregulation may also be a potential mechanism for long-term acute sequelae of COVID-19. Since the SARS CoV-2 epidemic, many large population studies have tried to clarify the current focus of debate, that is, whether we should give COVID-19 patients ACEI and ARB drug treatment, but there is still no conclusive conclusion. We also discussed potential disease treatment options for ACE2 at present. Finally, we discussed the researchers’ latest findings on ACE2 and their prospects for future research.