bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Las tablas, breves "diccionarios morales" en la edición de obras del XVII
Authors: Gutiérrez Mueller Beatriz
Published: February 2025

A mediados del siglo XVI, se inició la costumbre de agregar un índice, más comúnmente llamado tabla, colocado por lo común al final del volumen impreso como guía de lectura y que constaba de unos pocos folios sin numeración. Para mediados del XVII, sin embargo, las tablas se fueron convirtiendo en abultados resúmenes de lo que contenía un libro y, en algunos casos, en lo que podría denominarse "breves diccionarios morales", como en el volumen V de las Obras completas de Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, de 1665. Si bien muchas fueron escuetas, hubo casos de tablas narrativas, como la que aparece en una obra de Juan Bautista Poza [1647]. En Arte de predicar la palabra de Dios [1667], incluso, se ofrece una manera de hacerlas. En este artículo podrá apreciarse que existía un criterio editorial moralizante en las prensas españolas del Barroco, a la hora de seleccionar qué contenidos debían indizarse, sin dejar de ser las tablas, como hasta nuestros días, un lugar útil que facilita la búsqueda de un tema.
“Mi ingenio las engendró y van creciendo en los brazos de la cámara”: la novela corta del Barroco en el cine y la televisión
Authors: Aranda Arribas Victoria
Published: February 2025

Este artículo pasa revista a la fortuna de la novela corta del Barroco en el cine y la televisión desde el nacimiento del séptimo arte. A partir de las adaptaciones inspiradas por el Decamerón (1352) de Boccaccio, padre de la novella moderna, se ofrece información detallada sobre los traslados a la pantalla de dieciséis relatos de estas colecciones. Se prestará particular atención a las Novelas ejemplares (1613) de Cervantes. Los dos últimos bloques giran alrededor de El curioso impertinente, relato interpolado en el primer Quijote (1605), que interesó a los cineastas desde fechas tempranas; y a los de otros narradores de la Edad de Oro (Salas Barbadillo, Castillo Solórzano, Lope de Vega y María de Zayas) convertidos en material televisivo gracias al auge de las series literarias durante el tardofranquismo y la Transición.
Networked Worldview and Law
Authors:   The Legal Studies Institute of Chosun University, Lee Younglok
Published: February 2025

This paper critically examines the limitations of the modern legal paradigm in addressing pressing contemporary issues such as ecological crises and pandemics. It argues that these limitations stem from the mechanistic worldview underlying modern legal thought, which conceptualizes the world as a machine-like entity. However, contemporary challenges reveal the world to be an interconnected, organic whole, defying reduction to discrete parts.
This paper conceptualizes this new understanding as a 'networked worldview' and advocates for a paradigm shift in legal theory to align with this perspective. Key features of this proposed legal paradigm include the recognition of individuals as relational subjects, the promotion of solidarity in freedom for the public good, the probabilistic and proportional assessment of illegality, the restoration of virtue and emotion in legal discourse, and the integration of legal pluralism and soft law. While these elements build on existing critiques within legal scholarship—such as ecological jurisprudence, postmodern legal theory, and neo-Aristotelian approaches—this paper reinterprets and synthesizes these ideas through the lens of the networked worldview. By doing so, it aims to establish a cohesive legal paradigm suited to the complexities of contemporary problems.
A Study on the Legal Relationship between the Company and Shareholders and the General Meeting of Shareholders and the Possibility of Clarification : Starting with the review of recent commercial law amendments (proposals) and controversies such as the obligation to fulfill the directors
Authors:   The Legal Studies Institute of Chosun University, Seo Seong Ho
Published: February 2025

Recently in Korea, arguments have been raised that it is necessary to revise the Commercial Act in order to crystalize the duty of faith by directors stipulated in Article 382-3, and the following proposals have been raised for revision of the Commercial Act; 1. While there have been proposals for a revised act that explicitly states the duty of faith by directors to shareholders, especially the duty of faith to protect minority shareholders, 2. On the other hand, there have been arguments that the duty of care of good manager by directors should not effected as provisions applying the Civil Code mutatis mutandis but should be explicitly stated in the Commercial Act, 3. Others argue that, while maintaining the current duty of faith of directors, the proposed revision should explicitly state the directors' duty to protect the interests of all shareholders concurrently with establishing the duty of prohibition of infringement of interests or rights of specific shareholders, and that the duty of directors to consider environmental and social factors should be stipulated by law.
And there have been sharp disputes in the pros and cons of these arguments in academia, industry, and various fields. In fact, the starting point of the debate on revision was triggered when some opposition party members of the National Assembly created and announced a revision bill for the Commercial Act. However, such draft bill is perceived strongly as a problem that shakes the foundation of the basic theory or principle of the joint stock company system under Korean Commercial Act, so there are quite a few voices in academia opposing the draft bill and even the revised draft bill. Since I am fundamentally opposed to this draft, I started this study by examining the revised bill (draft) clearly stating the reason for my opposition.
Next, as I considered that the reason that made such revision proposals inevitable was that the relationship between the general meeting of shareholders and the company was unclear compared to other institutions under Korean Commercial Act, so I examined what the solution would be, and even attempted to propose legislation.
Prevalência da Gardnerella vaginalis em citologia ginecológica no Brasil: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Alexandre Cartaxo Lalesca , Sousa Borges Araújo Lia Maria , De Carvalho Campelo Juliana , Lima da Silva Maria Natalice , Nunes Eleutério Renata Mirian
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of the scientific literature to analyze the prevalence and incidence of Gardnerella vaginalis in cytopathological exams across various regions of Brazil, also evaluating epidemiological factors and associations with cytological alterations, such as HPV-associated lesions. Results: 11 articles published between 2018 and 2023 were analyzed, covering different regions of Brazil. The prevalence of the microorganism ranged from 8% to 71.16%, making it the most frequently identified agent in most studies, particularly in the Northeast and North regions. The most affected age group was between 18 and 38 years. The studies also identified significant associations between the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis and cytological alterations, such as low- and high-grade intraepithelial lesions. In some regions, other microorganisms, such as Candida sp. and Trichomonas vaginalis, showed significant prevalence but were still less frequent than Gardnerella vaginalis. Discussion and Conclusions: The microorganism was identified as a potential risk factor for the development of cervical lesions associated with HPV, suggesting that its presence may facilitate the entry and persistence of the virus. Socioeconomic and educational factors also influence prevalence, with higher incidence among women with lower educational levels. Preventive strategies such as regular screenings, health education, and increased access to medical care are essential to reduce the burden of this infection and its associated complications. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the impacts of vaginal dysbiosis on gynecological health and the management of cervical lesions.
Pedagogical Conditions of Formation of Cross-Cultural Value Orientations
Authors:   Balakovo branch of the Volga Academy of Public Administration, Chervatiuk T.V.
Published: February 2025

The article covers pedagogical conditions necessary for successful
formation of cross-cultural value orientations of students.
The Problem of Ecological Responsibility Formation of the Military Men
Authors:   Saratov Military Institute of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Shobonov S.A.
Published: February 2025

The author analyzed the main legal acts that regulates the state
policy in the field of ecological education. There had been
represented the problem of military men’s ecological responsibility
formation under the conditions of developing ecological education in
Russia nowadays.
Discourse-Management of Social Dynamics of Global Processes: Social-Politic Sphere
Authors:   Saratov State University, Orlov M.O.
Published: February 2025

Nowadays it has become more noticeable a tendency of different
states to the mutual collaborating or opposing. Interstate contacts and
links reach the other qualitative level. The cause of that lies in the
process of globalization, demanding from states of greater integration
and search of allies. The search of efficient governance strategies
treats us to approach in this article to the program of discourse management of social processes.
The Culture, Sciens and Religion in Structural Psycho-Analysis by Jacque Lacan
Authors:   Saratov State University, Petrov D.B.
Published: February 2025

The author considers the theory of structural psychoanalysis, suggest
by Jacque Lacan. On the ground of this theory the author tryes to
interpret Lacan’s concepts of culture including its components such
as science and religion.
In Sourses of National Philosophical Culture Formation: the Russian Literary Salons of 19 Сentury
Authors:   Kaluga State Pedagogical University, Semenova E.V.
Published: February 2025

This article is dedicated to the research of the literary salons 19 century on the example of A.P. Elagina, Z.A. Volkonskaja and V.F. Odoevskij salons. We analyzed positive and negative traits of these salons, the problems, the places and the significances of the literary
salons in Russian culture. It is proved scientifically: they have rendered great services to the forming of the national philosophical ideas
and to their dissemination. The essence of this article is the Russian
reflections gradually changed from the literary salons to the philosophical society, where it was the school of Russian national
philosophy.
Psychological Representations about Environment of School Adaptation at Pupils of the Senior Classes
Authors:   Saratov State University, Grigorieva M.V.
Published: February 2025

In article the maintenance of internal conceptual models of the environment of adaptation at senior pupils reveals, the role of internal
models of the world in the course of school adaptation comes to light.
Self-Care Interventions as a Health Technology for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Study in Iran
Authors: Malekroodi Zahra Yousefi , Majidi Seyed Ali , Taalipasand Amirmohammad
Published: February 2025

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes represents a significant public health challenge, and effective disease management is essential for improving patient outcomes. Perceived social support and self-care are critical factors in the health of individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between social support, perceived stress, and self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Rasht.
Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 384 participants were selected from a population of 40,000 people with type 2 diabetes in Rasht city, using the Karjesi and Morgan table. Tobert’s self-care questionnaires, the Perceived Social Support Scale by Zimmet, Dalhem, Zimmet, and Farley, and the Perceived Stress Scale by Cohen, Kamark, and Mermelstein were utilized for data collection. The data obtained from field investigations were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical tests, including Pearson correlation and linear regression, at a significance level of 0.01 and a confidence interval of 0.99, in SPSS software version 16.
Results: The results of the study revealed a positive correlation between perceived social support and self-care (r = 0.35), family support and self-care (r = 0.25), friends’ support and self-care (r = 0.33), and support from significant individuals and self-care (r = 0.37). Conversely, a negative relationship was observed between perceived stress and self-care (r = -0.22).
Conclusions: These findings can assist healthcare providers in expanding existing knowledge and designing diabetes self-care management education programs tailored to the psychosocial and cultural needs of adults in the study region.
Rheological Quality Control Tests of Commercial Strawberry Stirred Yogurt: Pseudo-chewing Process
Authors: Benchabane G. , Benchabane A. , Benslimane A. , Lamamra K. , Yagoub M. , Mahbubul I.M. , Bekkour K.
Published: February 2025

Background: The rheological behavior of yogurt plays a crucial role in determining the quality of the product. This study aimed to develop a rheological quality control test replicating pseudo-chewing using experimental rheological protocols.
Methods: The strawberry stirred yogurt sample was produced, in a 90 g pot, and commercialized in April 2023 by SOUMMAM dairy products, Bejaia, Akbou, Algeria. Rheological properties of a 0.6 ml yogurt sample were evaluated for each test measurement using a rheometer with a cone/plate geometry at a constant temperature of 25±0.1 °C. The shear flow experimental protocol involved three steps: a shear rate ramp, followed by a plateau at the maximum shear rate for 15 min, and afterward the ramp was reversed to measure the downward flow curve. The viscoelastic properties were evaluated by two experimental protocols in the Linear Viscoelastic Region. These properties were studied under oscillatory frequencies (0.1-100 Hz) with and without pre-shearing at 400 1/s for 15 min to simulate the pseudo-chewing process. All experimental data were analyzed and fitted using MS Excel and MS Excel Solver.
Results: The stirred yogurt samples showed a non-Newtonian viscoelastic flow behavior with thixotropy. Both upward and downward shear rate flow curves of the sample exhibited shear-thinning behavior described by the Herschel-Bulkley model with high regression coefficient of R2=0.98 and 0.99, respectively. Dynamic measurements showed that pseudo-chewing causes considerable changes in rheological parameters such as complex modulus, complex viscosity, and loss tangent. The pre-shearing altered complex modulus and complex viscosity, corresponding to an alteration in the yogurt’s firmness and flow properties.
Conclusions: The rheological procedures suggested in the present study can be used as rheological quality control tests of commercial strawberry stirred yogurt. This procedure can successfully simulate pseudo-chewing by offering information on the flow and viscoelastic characteristics of yogurt in the mouth during mastication.
Investigation of Halal Status and Permitted Industrial Utilization of Carmine Dye in Iran
Authors: Moslemi M. , Rastegar H. , Khaghani L. , Shahbazpour N. , Abedi A.
Published: February 2025

Background: The limited arable land for producing animal and plant-based foods has compelled governments to explore foods and additives from uncommon sources such as insects. In this manuscript, we investigated the carmine certification by Iranian halal authorities and provided a list of the approved food products containing carmine in Iran.
Methods: The Halal Research Center of Iran inquired the halal status of carmine from the office of the supreme leader in Iran. Details of the dye’s consumption in food products were explained to the authorities, and their final decision, or “fatwa” was followed regarding the possible use of carmine in the products. A list of food products with permitted levels of carmine, deemed safe in Iran, is also provided.
Results: Our investigation revealed that carmine, due to its insect origin, is not inherently halal. However, its usage as a food additive in small quantities is permitted under the term of Istahala. Despite the ongoing debates about the halal status and allergenicity of carmine, it is currently used as a food additive in Europe and the United States. In this regard, a permitted level of 50-500 mg/kg is allowed for carmine and its derivatives in food products. In Iran, carmine is permitted in various foods such as fruit beverages, jellies, chocolate dragees, chewing gums, breakfast cereals, candies, and toffees, dairy desserts, sport, and caffeinated drinks, up to the required level, except for margarine, which has a maximum permitted level of 500 mg/kg. 
Conclusion: Carmine use should be listed as an ingredient on product labels to help consumers select appropriate foods, especially for vegans.
Saving Sachamama Through BioTrade: Peru’s Export of Native Biodiversity-Based Products
Authors: Rudbeck Jens , Ivanova Yovita , Maier Sylvia
Published: February 2025

Two decades ago, the Peruvian government introduced the National BioTrade Promotion Program to support the production and export of agricultural commodities that comply with UNCTAD’s principles and criteria for BioTrade. This article takes stock of some of the program’s achievements over the past 20 years and discusses the challenges that remain to scaling up biodiversity-friendly approaches to agriculture in Peru. We find that the rapid increase in export during the first ten years of the program, which drove the initial optimism about BioTrade’s potential for economic development and biodiversity conservation, has given way to a more cautious assessment as the second decade has seen the expansion of markets for Peruvian biodiversity-based products slow down considerably.
Conectividad vial en la gestión territorial: una mirada desde los indicadores sociales
Authors: Aronés Cisneros Angel , Córdova Domínguez Franck Bryan , Sánchez Arias Lizbeth Gesenia , Vilela Aguilera Brayan Pooll , Sánchez Vásquez César Julio , Anampa Huanca Luz Marina , Melgar Aliaga Kevin Celso , Mendoza Ramírez Franz Antony , Montellanos Cabrera Harry Frank , Bautista Salazar Edinsson Manuel
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la conectividad vial en relación con los indicadores de analfabetismo, desnutrición, viviendas sin acceso al agua, pobreza no monetaria y acceso a internet. En la metodología, para la elaboración cartográfica de conectividad vial, se utilizó la ponderación por distancia o inverse distance weighting (IDW) en el software de ArcGis 10.8, en tanto los indicadores para los distritos se han extraído desde GeoPerú. Los resultados indican que la conectividad vial desempeña un papel crucial en el desarrollo socioeconómico de los distritos. Aquellos con una alta conectividad, como Moche, Huancán y Perené, presentan índices más bajos de analfabetismo, desnutrición, viviendas sin acceso a agua potable, pobreza no monetaria y hogares sin internet en comparación con los distritos de baja conectividad, como El Porvenir, Santo Domingo de Acobamba y Pichanaqui. Se concluye que la infraestructura vial es un factor clave para reducir la desigualdad y mejorar las condiciones de vida en áreas menos desarrolladas.
La industria automotriz en México durante las recientes crisis: reorganización productiva y perspectiva geopolítica
Authors: Arciniega Rosa Silvia
Published: February 2025

La crisis sanitaria de 2020-2021, la escasez de microcomponentes desde 2021 hasta la fecha, y las múltiples tensiones geopolíticas en curso (especialmente entre Estados Unidos y China) han tenido un impacto significativo y continuo en la industria automotriz. Estos eventos han generado disrupciones en las cadenas de suministros, evidenciando las vulnerabilidades de una industria que trabaja bajo el sistema de producción Justo a Tiempo. En este contexto, el nearshoring ha adquirido relevancia como estrategia para asegurar una cadena de suministro resiliente y eficiente en lo que respecta a los parámetros temporales y económicos. El objetivo de esta investigación es describir el panorama de la industria automotriz en México durante las recientes crisis –iniciadas en el año 2020 y que aún persisten impactando el contexto del comercio internacional–, identificando el nearshoring como una estrategia de negocios vinculada a una reestructuración productiva con el propósito de gestionar los riesgos en la compleja cadena de producción. Se plantea que el contexto postpandémico insta a una reconsideración de la estructura de las actividades productivas de la industria automotriz mexicana, la cual tiene un impacto no solo a nivel sectorial, sino también regional. Además, el aumento de costos de producción en China también posiciona a México como un socio comercial atractivo que posee la posibilidad de iniciar operaciones relacionadas con productos similares a los provenientes de Asia. Las reestructuraciones productivas y geográficas, que incluyen procesos de deslocalización y el retorno significativo de la producción a los países de origen (relocalización de empresas y divisiones), imponen la necesidad de considerar el rol que desempeñará México en el cambiante contexto geopolítico y económico.
Eliciting Physiological and Biochemical Effects of Agronomic Management in Chinese Potato [Plectranthus rotundifolius (Poir) Spreng]
Authors: Arunjith P. , Isaac Sheeba Rebecca , Pooja A.P.
Published: February 2025

Background: Chinese potato [Plectranthus rotundifolius (Poir.) J.K. Morton] also known as coleus is cultivated in many parts of the world for its edible tubers. Despite a high production potential, the productivity of Chinese potato appears to be limited by a lack of balance between the source and sink capacities. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of agronomic management practices viz., planting methods, nutrient management and growth promoters on physiological and biochemical responses in Chinese potato. Methods: An investigation was undertaken at College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram during October to February of 2019 - ‘20 and repeated in 2020 - ’21 in split plot design with five methods of planting as main plots (bed/ridge method of planting with 30 cm x 15 cm, 30 cm x 30 cm and mound method of planting with 30 cm x 30 cm spacing) and six combinations of nutrient management practices (60:30:120 kg NPK/ha with and without PGPR Mix 1) and growth promoters (humic acid, benzyl adenine and water spray) as sub-plot treatments replicated four times. Result: The results revealed the superiority of bed method of planting at 30 cm x 15 cm spacing with the application of 60:30:120 kg NPK ha-1 + PGPR Mix 1 + humic acid (m1n1g1) on physiological attributes viz. DMP, CGR and LAI was found most productive resource management practice in Chinese potato.
Production and Marketing of Chilli in Middle Gujarat
Authors: Pundir R.S. , Vahoniya D.R. , Rajwadi Alvira
Published: February 2025

Background: Gujarat state has favorable climatic condition for fruits and vegetables cultivation. The study was taken up to find the cost and return from chilli cultivation and their marketing channels. Methods: The data were collected using primary survey method while cost concept and Acharya’s formula were used to analyze the data in this study. Result: The study revealed that cost C2 was ₹ 201738.0 per ha in chilli cultivation while gross income was ₹ 485369.6 per ha. The net return was ₹ 278738 per ha and benefit cost ratio over total cost was 2.41 in the study area. Among the three-marketing channel found in the study area, channel III (5.59) was the most efficient marketing channel. This implies that need to encourage the marketing of chilli through channel III in the study area. Labour shortage and higher input prices were the major production constraint while less price received by farmers and labour problems were the major marketing constraint faced by farmers in the study area. This implies that there is need to use advanced mechanical tools and technology while production and marketing which ultimately lead to strengthen supply chain and reduce post-harvest losses.
Metodología para el aprendizaje por competencias de JeHe en física y matemáticas
Authors: Herrera Castrillo Cliffor Jerry
Published: February 2025

Introducción: El uso de la tecnología como un elemento dinamizador y potenciador del aprendizaje constituye uno de los tantos esfuerzos por parte de las universidades a nivel mundial para alcanzar un enfoque por competencias. Con este proyecto sobre la metodología JeHe se quiere aportar para que los estudiantes alcancen competencias genéricas y específicas que serán de ayuda para su desarrollo profesional, evidenciando así un aprendizaje significativo. Objetivo: Implementar una Metodología para el Aprendizaje por Competencias de Ecuaciones Matemáticas en Física con ayuda de Tecnología en la carrera de Física-Matemática. Método: En la investigación participaron 75 estudiantes, 6 maestros y 1 coordinadora de carrera, todos de la UNAN – Managua / CUR – Estelí. Se consideró un enfoque mixto, utilizando métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos. El escenario de la investigación fue la implementación de la Metodología para el Aprendizaje por Competencias de JeHe, la cual proporciona bases teóricas y analiza su efecto en la educación superior.
Recent research progress of bismuth-based electrocatalysts for electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
Authors: Zhang Chen , Liu Fei , Wang Jia-Jun , Wang Guang-Jin , Sun Zhao-Yong , Chen Qiang , Han Xiao-Peng , Deng Yi-Da , Hu Wen-Bin
Published: February 2025

With modern science and technology developing, the concentration of atmospheric carbon oxide (CO2) has increased substantially. CO2 electroreduction reaction (CO2RR) can efficiently utilize sustainable power to produce value-added chemicals and implement energy storage. Previous researches have proved bismuth metal and bismuth-based materials can transfer CO2 to formate selectively. However, in this paper, the latest progress in the synthesis of advanced electrocatalysts with bismuth-based CO2RR catalysts is reviewed from the aspects of catalyst material design, synthesis, reaction mechanism and performance verification/optimization. Some methods of designing catalysts are discussed and analyzed from different angles, including catalyst morphology, defects and heterogeneous structures. In particular, the application of in situ characterization technique in catalyst characterization is introduced. Subsequently, some views and expectations regarding the current challenges and future potential of CO2RR research are presented.
How do social entrepreneurship factors influence sustainable business development? The mediating role of social network
Authors: Kusmantini Titik , Sutiono Heru Tri , Hartati Anis Siti , Robani Anidah , Diantoro Aris Kusumo , Rahmadati Ashila Metta
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to empirically investigate the factors of social entrepreneurship - namely, social mission, social innovation, and the mediating role of social networks in achieving sustainable business development within developing tourist villages. The research employed a quantitative approach, focusing on 42 tourist villages in Bantul Regency. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that social missions and social networks significantly and positively impact sustainable business development. However, social innovation did not show a significant effect on sustainable business development. Notably, social networks positively and significantly mediated the relationship between social innovation and sustainable business development. This study has several limitations. Firstly, it measured only two factors and one mediator of social entrepreneurship in addressing sustainable business development. Future research could explore other elements of social entrepreneurship, such as risk-taking. Secondly, social networking was used as a mediating variable; future studies could expand on this by incorporating HR practices. The results of this study have implications for social entrepreneurs, emphasizing the creation of relevant social and economic value for individuals and teams by addressing social and environmental needs. This approach is essential for developing creative and innovative solutions that ensure social, economic, and environmental sustainability in both normal and abnormal ecological situations.
THE EVOLUTIONARY INNOVATION OF CORAL COLONIZATION ON MOTILE GASTROPOD SHELLS AROSE SHORTLY AFTER THE GREAT ORDOVICIAN BIODIVERSIFICATION EVENT IN BALTICA
Authors: Vinn Olev , Liang Kun , Isakar Mare , Alkahtane Abdullah A. , Al Farraj Saleh , El Hedeny Magdy
Published: February 2025

Studying symbiotic interactions provides valuable insights into the ecology of extinct organisms and the broader mechanisms of evolution. Here we describe the earliest symbiotic associations between colonial corals and gastropods from the Late Ordovician of Estonia. Tabulate corals of the genus Heliolites were found in association with gastropod Ruedemannia borkholmiensis, Pachystrophia sp., and Hormotoma scorbiculata. Heliolitids encrusted only mature gastropod specimens presumably due to the need for an ample space to grow. During the Katian and Hirnantian in Estonia, gastropods provided a hard substrate for corals in areas where the seafloor was otherwise soft. The corals can use their hosts to escape unfavorable environmental conditions and withstand burial. The calcareous layer deposited by the coral strengthened the gastropod shell, making it more resilient and resistant to breakage in the event of predation by durophagous organisms or hydrodynamic events. The occurrence of the same species of gastropods and heliolitids in the Pirgu and Porkuni regional stages, independently, suggests that the symbiotic relationship between them was facultative for both partners. Taking into account the potential benefits and drawbacks involved, mutualism appears to best describe the associations between heliolitids and gastropods in the Late Ordovician of Estonia. The analysis of studied specimens suggests that corals began to colonize gastropod shells as early as the late Katian, either alive or secondarily inhabited by other invertebrates. This indicates that the innovation of coral colonization of motile gastropod shells may have emerged after the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event (GOBE) in Baltica.
Estudio retrospectivo de la asociación entre el peso y superficie de ovarios de alpaca (Vicugna pacos) colectados en camal y su calidad ovocitaria
Authors:   , Soto Miñano Ada Catheryne
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar si existe una asociación entre el peso y la superficie de los ovarios recuperados de camal y la calidad ovocitaria en alpacas. Estudios previos en otras especies han demostrado que las características morfológicas de los ovarios están relacionadas con una mayor recuperación de ovocitos de buena calidad, así como con su competencia para la posterior maduración in vitro o su utilización en biotecnologías reproductivas. Para este estudio, se analizaron los datos recolectados de un total de 135 ovarios provenientes del Camal Municipal de Huancavelica, Perú. Estos datos fueron sometidos a la prueba de independencia de Chi-cuadrado para evaluar la relación entre el peso y la superficie, clasificadas en categorías de pequeño y grande, y la calidad ovocitaria, clasificada en cuatro categorías. Los resultados mostraron una mayor cantidad de ovocitos de calidad I y II (p < 0,05) en ovarios de mayor peso y superficie, los cuales son preferidos en las técnicas de reproducción asistida en alpacas. Estos hallazgos sugieren que el peso y la superficie del ovario pueden considerarse como criterios de selección al utilizar ovarios de camal en investigaciones futuras y en aplicaciones prácticas en camélidos sudamericanos, específicamente en alpacas.
WITHDRAWN: Model prediction of suicidal behavior in first hospitalization patients with major depression disorder: a cross-sectional study based on a large sample
Authors: Hu Suoya , Zhang Lin , Liu Xuebing , Li Yi , Ma Jun
Published: February 2025

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors since they no longer stand by the findings/conclusions of this work. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Interaction between Neighborhood Exposome and Genetic Risk in Child Psychotic-like Experiences
Authors: Chen Yinxian , Yuan Qingyue , Dimitrov Lina , Risk Benjamin , Ku Benson , Huels Anke
Published: February 2025

Persistent distressing psychotic-like experiences (PLE) among children may be driven by genetics and neighborhood environmental exposures. However, the gene-environment interaction to persistent distressing PLE is unknown. The study included 6,449 participants from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study. Genetic risk was measured by a multi-ancestry schizophrenia polygenic risk score (SCZ-PRS). Multi-dimensional neighborhood-level exposures were used to form a neighborhood exposome (NE) score. SCZ-PRS was not statistically significantly associated with odds of persistent distressing PLE (OR = 1.04, 95% CI: 0.97, 1.13, P = 0.280), whereas NE score was (OR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.26, P = 0.003). The association between NE score and persistent distressing PLE was statistically significantly attenuated as SCZ-PRS increased (OR for interaction = 0.92, 95% CI: 0.86, 1.00, P = 0.039). The findings indicate that persistent distressing PLE may be driven by detrimental neighborhood exposures, particularly among children with low genetic risks.
OmiGA: A Toolkit for Ultra-efficient Molecular Trait Analysis in Complex Populations
Authors: Fang Lingzhao , Teng Jinyan , Zhang Wenjing , Gong Wentao , Chen Jiajian , Gao Yahui , Zhang Zhe
Published: February 2025

Molecular quantitative trait loci (molQTL) mapping is one of the most popular approaches to systematically characterize functional impacts of genomic variants, leading to advanced understanding of the regulatory mechanisms underpinning complex traits and diseases. However, when applied to high-throughput molecular phenotypes, the existing molQTL mapping tools often implement simple linear models, overlooking complex inter-individual relatedness, leading to false positives and insufficient statistical power. Here, we introduce the Omics Genetic Analysis toolkit (OmiGA), an ultra-efficient linear mixed model (LMM) based toolkit, for molQTL mapping in populations with complex relatedness. Both computational simulations and real data analyses demonstrated that OmiGA outperformed the existing popular tools regarding molQTL discovery power, fine mapping of causal variants, colocalization of molQTL and trait associations, and computational efficiency. In summary, we recommend OmiGA for molQTL mapping in populations with complex relatedness, for example, those in the Farm animal Genotype-Tissue Expression (FarmGTEx) project and family-based molQTL studies in humans.
The Correlation Between Middle Frontal Gyrus Cortical Thickness and Working Memory in First-episode Treatment-naïve Major Depressive Disorder
Authors: Liu Chenyu , Li Hehua , Feng Shixuan , Zhang Ziyun , Huang Miaolan , Li Junhao , Huang Dongchang , Huang Yuanyuan , Wu Kai , Wu Fengchun
Published: February 2025

Background: Cognitive impairment is regarded as a pivotal symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Previous studies have indicated the presence of abnormalities in cortical thickness (CT) in patients with MDD. However, the relationship between cognitive performance and CT abnormalities in patients with MDD remains unclear. Our study purposed to survey the changes in CT in patients with MDD and their relationship with cognitive impairment.
Methods: A total of 105 patients with first-episode treatment-naïve MDD and 53 healthy controls (HCs) received T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a series of neuropsychological tests. Initially the differences in CT and cognitive performance between patients with MDD and HCs were contrasted. Subsequently, the correlation between CT and cognitive performance were analyzed for significant changes.
Results: All five cognitive dimensions were significantly different between patients with MDD and HCs. Meanwhile, the CT of the bilateral precentral gyri and right middle frontal gyrus were reduced in the MDD group. Besides, the CT of the right middle frontal gyrus shows a positive relationship with working memory dimension scores of the MDD group.
Conclusion: CT abnormalities in patients with MDD are correlated with cognitive performance.
Improving reverse engineering processes using C-K theory of design
Authors: Kutari Lukita Dea , Ura Sharifu
Published: February 2025

This study presents how to improve reverse engineering processes using the C-K theory of design. First, conventional reverse engineering (which relies on large point clouds of the object to be reverse-engineered obtained through 3D scanning) and its characteristics are studied. Next, the conventional reverse engineering processes are studied using the C-K theory of design, highlighting areas for improvement. Afterward, a new reverse engineering method based on the C-K theory of design is proposed. This method integrates three types of knowledge: creative definitional knowledge, informal inductive knowledge, and deductive knowledge. These types of knowledge facilitate the generation of planner point clouds, capturing important features of the object to be reverse-engineered. These point clouds can be easily converted into a 3D CAD model, supporting digitization and fabrication. The efficacy of the proposed C-K theoretic reverse engineering is demonstrated by reverse engineering a gear-pinion set. Unlike conventional reverse engineering, which mainly focuses on replicating a given object, this new approach takes a different path; it enables the creation of innovative solutions that achieve the same functionality as the original object. This shift from strict replication to creativity is a major advantage. By leveraging this advantage, the proposed reverse engineering method can be applied to (for example) remanufacturing problems, which will be deviled into the next phase of this study.
Genetic analysis of two heterozygous SMPD1 variants in a pediatric Niemann-Pick disease patient
Authors: Chen Yixiao , Zhu Chuchu , Lin Xishi , Zhao Jian , Yao Weimiao , Luo Qiong
Published: February 2025

Background
Niemann-Pick disease (NPD), also known as acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, represents a group of rare genetic disorders first described in 1914. SMPD1 is a crucial gene in this disease, which encodes the enzyme sphingomyelinase essential for the breakdown of sphingomyelin, a component of cell membranes. Mutations in the SMPD1 gene disrupt this enzymatic activity, leading to the accumulation of sphingomyelin in lysosomes.
Methods
We investigated a a child diagnosed with Niemann-Pick disease and his parents. Whole exome sequencing, in silico analysis, minigene constructs, transfection, RT-PCR were used to analyze the genotype and mutations of the proband and his parents.
Results
Whole exome sequencing revealed that the proband had compound heterozygous mutations in the SMPD1 gene: c.1497_1498GT > AC and c.1486 + 5G > C, inherited from his father and mother, respectively. The c.1486 + 5G > C mutation resulted in the loss of exon 5, seriously affecting the protein function. This mutation was classified as pathogenic or suspected pathogenic based on HGMD data and ACMG guidelines.
Conclusion
This study identified two heterozygous pathogenic SMPD1 variants (c.1497_1498GT > AC and c.1486 + 5G > C) in a pediatric patient with Niemann-Pick disease. The SMPD1 gene splicing site mutation c.1486 + 5G > C leads to the deletion of exon 5, significantly impacting protein function. These new findings expand the variant spectrum of SMPD1 mutations causing NPD and contribute to a better understanding of the genetic basis of the disease.
Seismic design and analysis, vulnerability assessment of RC frame building, Juba, South Sudan
Authors: Samuel Mabor Achol , Xiong Ergang , Lekeufack Beco Chenadaire
Published: February 2025

Reinforced concrete (RC) is a widely used building material known for its strength and durability. By combining the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile properties of steel, RC structures can withstand significant loads, making them ideal for buildings and critical infrastructure. This adaptability has made RC a preferred choice in urban construction, especially in developing regions such as Juba in South Sudan. However, RC buildings in Juba are particularly vulnerable due to the lack of formal seismic design standards, inadequate reinforcement details, and limited awareness of earthquake-resistant practices. Consequently, many regional structures need to be better designed to withstand seismic forces, increasing the risk of failure during earthquakes. This study evaluates the seismic behavior of a typical G + 2 RC frame building in Juba, designed initially to withstand gravity loads when subjected to seismic forces. Incremental Dynamic Analysis (IDA) and Time History Analysis (THA) with SAP2000 v23.2.0 software analyze critical components such as beam-column connections. The seismic loads were calculated using the equivalent static method according to the IS:1893–2016 standard. The results show that although the building meets the criteria to prevent collapse, significant weaknesses in the beam-to-column connections affect its seismic performance. These results underscore the need for increased reinforcement and the urgent development of seismic design guidelines and retrofit strategies specific to construction practices in Juba. This study provides important insights for engineers and policymakers to improve the seismic resilience of RC buildings, protect infrastructure, and enhance public safety in the rapidly urbanizing regions of South Sudan.
Voiceprint recognition method of transformer based on LBT-ODF and MVN
Authors: Peng Jiaqi , Ma Yulin , Ye Haiping , Che Xianrui , Li Shou , Ai Bin
Published: February 2025

In order to comprehensively consider the time correlation of the signal and avoid converting the signal into the frequency domain, a higher classification success rate can be obtained. This paper proposes a decision-making model based on LBT-ODF space and multi-channel network for transformer voiceprint fault diagnosis. First, one-dimensional local features are extracted from the signal to acquire significant data of the temporal characteristics and a blended feature vector is derived as a result, then converting the signal from the time domain to a custom feature domain. Subsequently, a multi-channel one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) is used to process single feature and mixed feature channels respectively. At the same time, a multi-channel decision-making network is used to make majority decision-making judgments on the identification categories from each one-dimensional CNN model, and output the final fault category. The experimental outcomes demonstrate that this approach exhibits commendable recognition proficiency and resilience against noise. Consequently, the terminal model's identification precision escalates to a remarkable 96 %. This article provides a new idea for fault identification based on refined feature fusion measurement.
Methods for calculating the numerical characteristics of resistance strain gauges for information-measuring and control systems
Authors:   Penza State University, M. Rybakov Il'ya , K. Yurkov Nikolay ,   Penza State University, A. Brostilov Sergey ,   Penza State University, A. Anuar Galymzhan ,   L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: February 2025

Background. Measuring the degree of deformation of solids is a necessary measure in many fields of science. Such measurements can be performed using sensor equipment containing resistance strain gauges. This type of sensor uses a special type of resistor called a resistance strain gauge. Various methods for incorporating these electronic components into a strain gauge circuit are given. Materials and methods. Using linear equations, numerical characteristics were calculated for different switching options, for example, the sensitivity of the sensor. Results and conclusions. The schemes for including different numbers of active and compensating strain gauges in a measuring bridge are considered. For different types of deformation it is necessary to use suitable switching methods, this must be taken into account when designing information-measuring and control systems.
Editorial de lançamento da Revista Eletrônica Kuab
Authors: Amaral Karla Rosane do
Published: February 2025

Esta é a edição de lançamento do novo periódico científico interdisciplinar, denominado Kuab. O nome do periódico remete à busca de sabedoria e conhecimento que implica no necessário cuidado com o modo como fazemos as coisas no cotidiano e com as explicações que construímos, ao refletirmos sobre os problemas que vivemos no nosso mundo comum.
Estimation of the Price of Used Cars Using Machine Learning
Authors: Singh Ramander
Published: February 2025

The manufacturer sets the price of new vehicles in the market, and taxes are
an additional expense imposed by the government. Consumers can confidently
purchase a new car, expecting a favourable return on their investment. However, with
the rising cost of new automobiles, there is a growing trend worldwide for people to
opt for purchasing pre-owned vehicles. As a result, there is an increasing need for a
proficient and comprehensive system that can accurately predict the prices of preowned vehicles based on several features. This article demonstrates the predictive
capability for older cars by using linear lasso regression, a machine-learning technique.
This approach ensures a prediction accuracy of 83%, making it the most precise among
three distinct algorithms. The data includes information on the model year, car model,
engine type, and price. Over the past decade, one of the most significant advancements
in technology has been machine learning, which has had a crucial impact on precise
forecasting and reliability.
The Impact of Green Marketing on Consumer Purchasing Behaviour: A Study of the Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviours of Consumers towards Environmentally-Friendly Products
Authors: Singhal Mansi , Priyanka  , Kumar Vipul
Published: February 2025

Green Marketing is a fascinating subject that revolves around consumers,
who are not only concerned about the environment but also knowledgeable about ecofriendly items. While corporations are actively investigating various strategies to
enhance consumer knowledge of green management, they are unable to reach rural
areas effectively. The study seeks to determine the influence of green marketing on
customer purchasing behavior. How will demand be stimulated by the implementation
of advanced green methods in rural regions? The research study was conducted in rural
parts of Delhi NCR, where a total of 250 replies were gathered. The respondents have
shown a good inclination towards the ABC model of attitude during the assessment.
According to the report, companies must enhance their contact with consumers.
Furthermore, it is necessary to prioritize traits such as affordability and quality over
social duty.