bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PIRÂMIDE FINANCEIRA E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS JURÍDICAS
Authors: Anjos Marcos Martins dos , Desconzi Verônica Silva do Padro
Published: October 2023

O avanço das tecnologias e a divulgação de vários empreendimentos financeiros faz com que as pessoas sejam rotineiramente apresentadas a propostas de verdadeiro enriquecimento. Mediante adesão a determinado empreendimento, iniciado mediante um investimento inicial, o indivíduo é levado a crer que em pouco tempo receberá um grande retorno financeiro. Na prática, com o passar do tempo, esse lucro acaba não se concretizando, enquanto que o empreendimento se mantém mediante o ingresso de novos indivíduos. Essa modalidade de fraude é denominada pirâmide financeira, cujas consequências jurídicas são objeto desta pesquisa. Por consistir em um modelo de negócio em que os participantes se tornam membros de um esquema que promete ganhos rápidos e altos, mas que acabam resultando em perdas financeiras, é considerado um sistema ilegal e insustentável, uma vez que seu objetivo principal é enriquecer aqueles que estão no topo da pirâmide. Na legislação brasileira, dessa prática decorrem a responsabilidade civil pelos danos materiais e morais; e no âmbito criminal, pode levar à condenação por estelionato ou por crime contra a economia popular. Através de pesquisa bibliográfica e exploratória, o estudo oferece uma compreensão aprofundada desse crime, a fim de prevenir que indivíduos se envolvam nesse tipo de atividade ilícita, com a exposição de casos famosos ocorridos no Brasil.
BREEDING VALUE OF COLLECTIBLE RICE SAMPLES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE ARAL SEA REGION
Authors:   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city,Kazakhstan, Tokhetova L.A. , Shermagambetov K. ,   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city,Kazakhstan, Baitanatova А.К. ,   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city,Kazakhstan, Bitikov B. А. ,   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city,Kazakhstan, Baimbetova G.Z. ,   Kazakh Research Institute оf Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev, Kyzylorda city,Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В статье представлены результаты комплексной оценки образцов риса из мировой коллекции. Изучение, создание и интродукция генетических ресурсов риса, сохранение его и обеспечение для интенсификации селекционного процесса в выведении новых, более урожайных, высококачественных, устойчивых к неблагоприятным факторам среды сортов риса с использованием методов генетики, физиологии, биохимии, технологии переработки и других дисциплин имеют особую актуальность. Цель работы заключалась в формировании, изучении, сохранении и использовании в практической селекции и фундаментальных генетических исследованиях генофонда риса. Выделены источники скороспелости (22 образца), низкорослости (56), продуктивности метелки (21), крупности зерна (17), высоких крупяных свойств (10), комбинированной абиотической устойчивости (10). Выявлен 40 образец с комплексом хозяйственно-ценных признаков. Оценками общей комбинационной способности идентифицированы доноры скороспелости (5 образца), продуктивности метелки (10), стекловидности (четыре), выхода сортовой крупы.Национальный генофонд увеличен до 1616 образцов. Создание на основе генетических исследований генофонда доноров наиболее ценных признаков, его селекционное использование является теоретической и практической предпосылкой целенаправленного и успешного синтеза новых сортов с идиотипом, превосходящим лучшие отечественные и зарубежные аналоги.
WEATHER CONDITIONS, MINERAL FERTILIZERS, TILLAGE AND THE YIELD OF OILSEED FLAX IN THE ZONE OF INSUFFICIENT MOISTURE IN THE ALMATY REGION
Authors:   Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Crop Productio, Almalybak village, Karasay district, Almaty region, Kazakhstan, Amangaliev B.M.
Published: October 2023

Цель исследований – установить эффективность внесения различных норм минеральных удобрений при применении разных способов основной обработки под лен масличный на урожайность и качество семян в богарных условиях. Научно-исследовательская работа выполнена на полевом стационарном опыте лаборатории почвоведения и агрохимии Казахского научно-исследовательского института земледелия и растениеводства площадью 5,5 га. Полевой многофакторный опыт с возделыванием льна масличного в период 2021-2022 годы включает использование различных способов основной обработки почвы: отвальная вспашка на глубину 20- 22 см, мелкая плоскорезная обработка на 10-12 см, нулевая обработка с внесением под них разных норм минеральных удобрений: N30P30K30, N60P60K30, N90P90K30. При возделывании льна масличного по нулевой технологии обработки почвы обеспечивалась лучшая влагообеспеченность в течении всей вегетации 187,5-61,1 мм по сравнению с отвальной и минимальной технологией обработки почвы – 177,5-47,2 мм и 172,1-50,7 мм соответственно. К уборке урожая льна масличного отмечены наибольшие накопления нитратного азота в почве при внесении повышенной нормы азотного удобрения N90 на отвальной технологии обработки почвы до 66 мг/кг, минимальной технологии обработки – 74 мг/кг, нулевой технологии обработки – 60 мг/кг. Внесение при посеве льна масличного повышенной нормы аммофоса Р90 обеспечивало максимальное количество подвижного фосфора в фазу елочки в технологии с отвальной обработкой почвы (41 мг/кг) по сравнению с технологиями с минимальной и нулевой обработками 38 мг/кг и 32 мг/кг соответственно. Применение хлористого калия в норме K30 под основную обработку почвы способствовало наибольшему повышению содержания обменного калия перед посевом льна масличного при отвальной технологии обработки в пределах 278-321 мг/кг, минимальной технологии обработки в интервале 355-374 мг/кг, нулевой технологии – 345-381 мг/кг. Минимальная технология обработки почвы с внесением N60P60K30 обеспечивало наибольшую урожайность льна масличного сорта Карабалыкский 7 в среднем за 2 года исследований – 5,1 ц/га
USE OF IONIZING RADIATION FOR OBTAINING MUTANT FORMS RESISTANT TO SALINITY AND DROUGH FACTORS FOR THEIR APPLICATION IN SYNTHETIC RICE BREEDING
Authors:   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Bakiruly K. , Kruglyak A.I. ,   Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Laboratory of Neutron Physicsnamed after Franka, Dubnacity, Russia, Yershin Z.R. ,   Joint Stock Company "Park of Nuclear Technologies", Kurchatovcity, Kazakhstan, Zhalbyrov A. ,   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Baimbetova G. ,   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Kazakhstan, Appazov N.O. ,   Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В статье приведены материалы результатов исследований по изучению воздействия γ-лучей и быстрых нейтронов на различные сорта риса, с целю получения мутантных форм, резистентных к факторам засоления (NaCl) и засухи (сорбит), которые будут использованы в качестве исходных форм в синтетической селекции при создании сортов, адаптированных к стрессовым почвенно-климатическим условиям Казахстанского Приаралья. Установлены средние летальные дозы (LD50) γ-лучей и быстрых нейтронов и средние летальные концентрации NaCl и сорбита, где наиболее четко проявляются мутагенное воздействие ионизирующих излучений и резистентность растений риса к факторам засоления и засухи. Установлено сортовое различие влияния ионизирующих излучений и стрессовых факторов на количество индуцированных резистентных мутантных форм. Наибольшее количество мутантных форм получено у местного сорта Сыр Сулуы, за ним идут сорта Лидер и АйКерим. Из них количество мутантов, полученных от воздействия γ-лучами составило 43 шт из 4500 зерен, а от воздействия быстрых нейтронов – 115 шт из 2700 зерен. Мутантные растения М1 существенно отличаются от исходных форм по морфологическим признакам – высоте растений, длине и озерненности метелок. Большинство растений отличаются низкорослостью и карликовостью (40-80 см), а также короткостью и высокой пустозерностью метелок, что указывает на то, что они являются мутантными формами, отличающимися устойчивостью к засолению, засухе или обоим стрессовым факторам.
INFLUENCE OF SOIL TILLEGE TECHNOLOGIES AND PRECEDING IN CROPPED ROOT ON SPRING WHEAT POLLUTION UNDER CONDITIONS OF MODERATE-DRID STEPPE OF NORTHERN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   Karabalyk Agricultural Experimental Station Nauchnoe village,Kostanay region, Kazakhstan, Bodry K.V , Shilo E.V ,   Karabalyk Agricultural Experimental Station Nauchnoe village,Kostanay region, Kazakhstan, Kaldybaev D.S. ,   Karabalyk Agricultural Experimental Station Nauchnoe village,Kostanay region, Kazakhstan, Bodraya M.Y ,   Karabalyk Agricultural Experimental Station Nauchnoe village,Kostanay region, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В современном земледелии наиболее дискуссионным остаётся вопрос применения ресурсосберегающих нулевых технологий, основанных на переходе к прямому посеву. Достигается это полным отказом от механического воздействия почвообрабатывающими орудиями. Однако это весьма трудоёмкая агротехническая операция, требующая наличия в хозяйстве дорогостоящей почвообрабатывающей техники. Цены на горюче- смазочные материалы также вынуждают фермеров переходить на нулевые технологии обработки почвы. Основополагающей проблемой может стать усиление засорённости посевов. Некоторые учёные утверждают, чтопри переходе на безотвальные плоскорезные и мелкие поверхностные и нулевые системы обработки общая численность сорных растений увеличивается. Помимо обработки почвы существуют различные химические и биологические методы борьбы с сорной растительностью. Важную роль играют предшественники в севообороте. Чередование культур, в особенности различных биологических групп, способно привезти к снижению численности сорных растений. Вопрос степени засорённости посевов при переходе и длительном применении нулевой технологии остаётся наиболее приоритетным. В условиях ТОО «Карабалыкская СХОС» на опытном стационаре более 15 лет проводится сравнительная оценка традиционной и нулевой технологий, выполняется анализ степени засорённости посевов при различных технологиях обработки. В ходе исследовательской работы было выяснено, что в условиях умеренно-засушливой степи на чернозёмах обыкновенных Северного Казахстана, степень засорённости яровой пшеницы по нулевой технологии не превышала засорённость при возделывании по традиционной. При длительном отказе от обработки почвы видовой состав сорных растений незначительно отличался от зональной традиционной технологии. На степень засорённости оказывает влияние и предшественник. Меньше всего сорных растений по пару, как по плоскорезному, так и по химическому, это наилучший предшественник. Худшим является лён масличный, после которого прослеживается высокая засорённость, особенно в увлажнённые годы. Технологии обработки по предшественникам имели различную степень засорённости. Так по паровому предшественнику и в посевах бессменной пшеницы нулевой фон был засорён несколько сильнее традиционного, в посевах гороха картина противоположная: наибольшая засорённость была замечена на традиционном фоне.
POLLUTION OF SOYBEAN CROPS AND THE MEASURES OF THEIR CONTROL IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE SOUTH OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   LLP «South-West Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Crop Production», Shymkent city, Kazakhstan, Sydyq D.A. , Erkuatov R.N. ,   NJSC «Kazakh National Agrarian Research University», Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Kenenbaev S.B. ,   NJSC «Kazakh National Agrarian Research University», Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Kazybaeva A.T. ,   «Turkestan Higher Agrarian College» Turkestan region, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В условиях орошения посевы сельскохозяйственных культур в начальном этапе своего развития очень сильно подавляются всходами сорной растительности. Соя остро реагирует на конкуренцию сорняков, что связано с ее замедленным ростом в период от появления всходов до образования первых тройчатых листьев. Она остается в росте от сорных растений и сильно угнетается ими, так как она в основном возделывается широкорядно. При изучении видового состава засоренности на посевах сои встречались более 34 вида сорной растительности, из них преобладающим количеством сорняков являлись гумай (Sorghumhalepense), марь белая (Chenopódium álbum), щирица запрокинутая (Amaranthus retroflexus), торица полевая (Spérgula arvénsis), дурнишник обыкновенный (Xánthium strumárium), вьюнок полевой (Convolvulus arvensis) и т. п. Поэтому провели отдельный учет влияния изучаемых гербицидов на снижение их количества и массы сорняков выше использованными гербицидами. Необходимо отметить, что при применении баковой смеси «Базагран», ВР в норме 1,5 л/га и «Пивот», ВК в норме 0,8 л/га с прилипателем «Тренд 90» в дозе 200 мл с расходом рабочей жидкости 200 л/га гибель гумая достиг 82,9-85,3%, марь белая составила 81,3-83,8%, ширица запрокинутая - 82,4-83,3%, торица полевая - 82,6-85,5%, дурнишник обыкновенный - 83,0-83,3% и прочих сорняков - 81,0-84,8%.
BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS - PEST REGULATOR
Authors:   «Kazakh research Institute of plant protection and quarantine after named Zh. Zhiembayev» LLP  Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Duysembekov B.A. , Adilkhankyzy A. ,   «Kazakh research Institute of plant protection and quarantine after named Zh. Zhiembayev» LLP  Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Balabek A.N. ,   «Kazakh research Institute of plant protection and quarantine after named Zh. Zhiembayev» LLP  Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Shakirova A.E. ,   «Kazakh research Institute of plant protection and quarantine after named Zh. Zhiembayev» LLP  Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Alisher B.B. ,   «Kazakh research Institute of plant protection and quarantine after named Zh. Zhiembayev» LLP  Almaty city, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В ходе маршрутных обследований в Алматинской и Акмолинской областях был проведен сбор природных субстратов (почва, опад листьев, кора деревьев) с целью выделения изолятов Bacillus thuringiensis. Вместе с тем в условиях Алматинской области было собрано 60 трупов насекомых из отряда чешуекрылых с признаками бактериоза. Коллекционные штаммы по физиолого-биохимическим свойствам и серологической идентификации были отнесены к серотипам: 3а363с, подвида Bt kurstaki; H4ab - подвида Bt sotto и 31 серотип повида Bt toguchini. Оценка биологической активности штаммов была проведена на гусеницах второго и третьего возрастов яблонной моли. Из эксперимента выявлена высокая гетерогенность изучаемых культур по признаку вирулентности.Восемь штаммов из 30 (26,6%) проявили высокую биологическую активность в отношении вредителя (90-100%) вследствие поставленного эксперимента, былоустановлено, что последействие бактериивотношениисельскохозяйственных вредителей приводит к ослаблению физиологической активности насекомых, что говорит о том, что даже оставшиеся в живых особи не могут дальше причинять вред той или иной культуре, поскольку они находятся в неактивном состоянии.
GREENING TECHNIQUES OF THE SYSTEM OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST PESTS OF TOMATO
Authors:   Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine named by Zh. Zh. Zhembayev, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Chadinova A.M. , Kurmangalieva N.D. ,   Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine named by Zh. Zh. Zhembayev, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Eszhanov T.K. ,   Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine named by Zh. Zh. Zhembayev, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Niyazbekov J.B. ,   Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine named by Zh. Zh. Zhembayev, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Yertayeva B.A. ,   Institute of Plant Protection and Quarantine named by Zh. Zh. Zhembayev, Almaty city, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В статье приведены результаты научных исследований по разработке экологизированной системы защитных мероприятий против вредителей в посевах томатов на юго-востоке Казахстана. Степень поврежденности томатов южноамериканской томатной молью (Tutaabsoluta) и хлопковой совкой (Helicoverpaarmigera) достигали, в разное годы в среднем 40%. Результаты испытаний в полевых условиях показали, что использование защитно-стимулирующих составов для обеззараживания семян, а также двух обработок химическими и биологическими препаратами в вегетационный период, эффективно сдерживали поражения томатов корневой гнилью и черной ножкой. Биологическая эффективность защитных мер на томате против моли на 14 день после обработки составила 98,2%, против хлопковой совки 97,0%. Соответственно, на химическом варианте биологически эффективность против томатной моли составило 94,7%, против хлопковой совки 90,3%. Численность полезных видов насекомых (энтомофагов) на экологизированных вариантах была практически на уровне контроля, тогда как при использовании химических средств отмечено их практическое отсутствие. Использование феромонных ловушек в экологизированной системе защитных мер, способствовали существенному снижению численности бабочек томатной моли и хлопковой совки, тем самым обеспечивая сокращение применения химических средств, и как следствие, получения экологически чистой продукции
REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF KAZAKH COARSE-WOOLED SHEEP IN THE "KOKZHYRA" COOPERATIVE OF ABAI REGION
Authors:   LLP ", Malmakov N.I. ,   Kazakh Research Institute of Animal and Fodder Production",   Almatycity, Kazakhstan, Kulataev B.T. ,   Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty city, Kazakhstan, Iskakov K.A. ,   LLP "Kazakh Research Institute of Animal and Fodder Production"  Almatycity, Kazakhstan, Tastaganov M.A. ,   LLP "Kazakh Research Institute of Animal and Fodder Production"  Almatycity, Kazakhstan, Sagdat Y. ,   LLP "Kazakh Research Institute of Animal and Fodder Production"  Almatycity, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2023

В статье представлен материал по изучению воспроизводительной продуктивности казахских курдючных грубошерстных овец в производственном кооперативе (ПК) «Кокжыра» Аксуатского района областиАбай. В двух отарах в ноябре 2022 года было цервикально осеменено 1165 овцематок свежеполученной спермой казахских курдючных баранов. Овец с естественной половой охотой выявляли один раз в сутки утром с 7 до 8 часов с помощью баранов-пробников. Сперму от 6 основных баранов получали с помощью искусственной вагины. Двукратное цервикальное осеменение выполняли с 9 до 10 и с 16 до 17 часов. Всего из 1165 осемененных овцематок в срок объягнилась 921 голова или в среднем 78% с колебаниями по отарам от 76% до 81%. Всего родилось 1080 ягнят или в среднем по 117,3 ягнят в расчете на 100 объягнившихся маток. Масса тела одинцовых баранчиков и ярок при рождении составила 5,04±0,07 (n=108) и 4,44±0,07кг (n=98), в то время как двойневых – 3,94±0,08 (n=20) и 3,79±0,09 кг (n=18) соответственно. Сделан вывод о том, что казахские курдючные овцы ПК «Кокжыра» Аксуатского района области Абай обладают высокой воспроизводительной способностью
Three Key Ways That Mentorship Can Support Early Career Scholars
Authors: Donald William E.
Published: October 2023

Navigating the intrinsic landscape of academia can often feel like attempting to manoeuvre through a maze, especially for individuals at the dawn of their scholarly journey. Drawing on my previous experience as an early career scholar, my current role as a global mentor to emerging scholars, and my decade of research on sustainable careers, I shed light on the profound impact of mentorship for early career scholars. This article uncovers three compelling facets illuminating how mentorship can offer robust scaffolding for these intellectuals. Firstly, we unravel the secret to deciphering the unspoken codes of the academic world, ensuring you are not just a player but a master of the game. Secondly, we explore how taking the reins of your academic destiny can be made more attainable with a mentor's steady support and wisdom. Lastly, we delve into the often overlooked link between mentorship and holistic well-being, emphasising the vital role in nurturing careers and personal fulfilment. Through these insights, we see how mentorship catalyses early career scholars towards heightened productivity, career satisfaction, and an increased likelihood of success in their scholarly pursuits.
Setting Students up for Success
Authors: Estaiteyeh Mohammed , Campbell Nicole , DeCoito Isha , Takkouch Mariam
Published: October 2023

Acknowledging the importance of skill development in graduate programs, Western University in Canada developed an innovative master’s program in interdisciplinary medical sciences. The program aims to promote students’ academic, professional, and personal skills by engaging them in experiential and interdisciplinary learning that adopts an explicit and reflective approach in focusing on seven core skills: problem-solving, communication, leadership, critical reflection, working in diverse teams, project management, and decision making. This paper draws on the experiences and reflections of the inaugural cohort of students enrolled in the program to address the following research questions: 1) How does the MSc IMS program impact students’ skill development? and 2) How did students practise the seven core interdisciplinary skills outlined in the program? The study utilizes a mixed methods approach by collecting quantitative and qualitative data using pre- and post-online surveys administered to the students. The findings highlight the program's positive impact in terms of students’ reflection on their level of competence in the seven core skills, especially in complex problem-solving, oral and written communication skills, and critical reflection. Results also show that students specifically appreciated the contribution of experiential learning components of the program in advancing their skills. The paper emphasizes the importance of addressing students’ skill development in higher education in an explicit and intentional approach and engaging students in reflective practise on their skill development. Implications for the design and review of graduate programs are also discussed.
Pachyderm Matriarchy
Authors: Alvey Mark
Published: October 2023

One of the essential backstories of Donna Haraway’s essay “Teddy Bear Patriarchy” is the biography of celebrated collector/taxidermist Carl Akeley, and his vision for the African Hall at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York. The “Authors and Versions” section of Haraway’s essay examines expedition stories recorded by Carl Akeley, his first wife, Delia Denning Akeley, and his second, Mary Jobe Akeley, to interrogate the issue of authorship, and build a case for an alleged cover-up of Delia’s contributions by “the official scientific community”. The present article pursues a reading of “Authors and Versions” against a more robust historical background, including published sources, and primary archival materials, in order to deepen, and correct, the broader story of the authorship and intellectual labour behind the AMNH African Hall, in particular the purported suppression of Delia Akeley’s voice and labour.
Biological Weapons Testing at Porton Down
Authors: Duxbury Catherine
Published: October 2023

This article focuses on the use of nonhuman animals for biological weapons testing by military scientists at Porton Down Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, 1948–1955. After the end of the Second World War and the beginning of the Cold War, the British state and its allies invested in new military technologies which could ensure their superiority in times of conflict. My analysis reveals the partial workings of the Porton Down Laboratory through its historical use of nonhuman animals. I demonstrate that nonhuman animals were simultaneously effaced and made visible during biological warfare experiments. This effacement and visibility was dependent on anthropocentric notions of animal subjection whereby their use in experiments made them “seen” as resources for use, yet paradoxically elicited their nonexistence as subjects. I extend the notion of “strategic ignorance” to develop a novel concept of “strategic effacement” to demonstrate this contradictory relationship which both impacted scientific “objectivity” and contributed to the continued exploitation of animals in the laboratory.
Untamed Nature
Authors: Ronnes Hanneke , Reddick Harry
Published: October 2023

The cat is now one of the most popular pets in the Netherlands, but it was once much maligned. The development of the European cat as a pet in general followed a trajectory from outcast with wealthy ladies as its sole ally, via idiosyncratic nobles and romantics, to the beloved and subversive muse of artists and creatives. The history of the French, English, and American cats has received attention in the past, but that of the Dutch cat has not. This latter history took a somewhat different turn, as is shown in this article. In the Netherlands the cat was adopted in the last quarter of the nineteenth century by the bourgeois and urban elite as well as by socialists, feminists, and avantgarde artists. The class-adjacent cultural tug of war that ensued about the cat was eventually won by the latter groups. These counter-cultural movements saw the cat as emblematic of their cultural position as creatives and people at the edge of society, linking the recalcitrant and enigmatic character of cats to their own idiosyncrasies. This association was to persist in the Netherlands and is mirrored today in the mainly left-wing political orientation of the Dutch cat-owner.
Wild Horse Roundups and Removals
Authors: Britton Jennifer L , Del Grosso Abigail , Ellis Cassidy , Hunold Christian
Published: October 2023

Epistemological contestation about what – and whose – knowledge counts is central to the struggle about the future of wild horses on US public lands. In the politics of wild horse management, the construction of knowledge claims about wild horses as well as the formation of beliefs about their credibility is shaped by interspecies affective relations; relations that, we contend, are strikingly gendered. We seek to understand how these affective relations – the intermingling of facts and values – shape knowledge claims concerning wild horse roundups and removals carried out on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Using data collected from 28 roundups and removals conducted between 2020 and 2022, in 7 states, we show that BLM’s disavowal of emotion in wild horse management places both wild horses and wild horse advocates in the same subaltern category of being destructive, disruptive, and out of place – in short, “feral.” The wild horse advocacy practices of witnessing roundups and removals of free-roaming horses from a position of “entangled empathy” discussed in this article reject this double-feralization of wild horses and the humans who care for them by establishing that wild horses are grievable, have ecological value, and are capable of participating in relations of interspecies kinship. We elaborate on these claims in terms of four major themes found in our data: protecting ecological integrity, regulating horses’ numbers, listening to nonhuman others, and debating advocacy strategies. Improved understanding of the political function of emotion helps identify a path toward managing wild horses more compassionately.
Can Literature Save Lives?
Authors: Quinn Emelia
Published: October 2023

Review of:Maren Tova Linett. Literary Bioethics: Animality, Disability and the Human. Crip: New Directions on Disability Studies. New York: New York University Press, 2020. 224 pp. $28.00 (pb) ISBN: 9781479801251.
Living Capital and the Quantum Ethnography of Spider Goats
Authors: Fish Kenneth
Published: October 2023

Review of:
Lisa Jean Moore. Our Transgenic Future: Spider Goats, Genetic Modification, and the Will to Change Nature. New York: New York University Press, 2022. xviii + 214 pp. 23 b/w illus. $89.00 (hb), $30.00 (pb).
Corporate Taxes and Financial Performance of Listed Information and Communication Technology Companies in Nigeria
Authors: O.R. Lasisi , K.L. Fijabi
Published: October 2023

This paper examined the effect of corporate taxes and financial performance of listed information and communication technology companies (ICT) in Nigeria. The corporate taxes were proxied by company income tax and education tax while financial performance was proxied by profit after tax. Content analyses of the annual report of sampled companies were carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. Data were obtained from annual reports and accounts of sampled ICT firms in Nigeria for a period of five years (2018-2022). Regression was used to test the hypothesis at a significance level of 5%. The findings showed that corporate taxation positively and significantly affected the financial performance of information and communication technology companies in Nigeria (p-value =0.0000; <0.05). The findings also showed that company income tax was positively and significantly related to financial performance in quoted information and communication technology companies in Nigeria. However, education tax has significant negative effect on financial performance of information and technology companies in Nigeria. The Adjusted R Square of 0.9974 showed that 0.3% is outside financial performance matrix and was recommended that the government should encourage voluntary payment of taxes with the introduction of reduced tax rates, public awareness, reduction of ambiguity in the tax law and provision of adequate infrastructural facilities which tax payer’s fund were used to provide for the society to encourage taxpayers’ compliance culture.
The Significance of Online Verbal and Written Corrective Feedback in ESL Report Writing among Tertiary Students
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Soo Kum Yoke
Published: October 2023

Online corrective feedback (OCF) is important in online teaching and learning to detect and measure students’ understanding of the lesson. However, not all researchers agree to this, and continuous debates have been discussed as to whether corrective feedback helps improve language development. This study aims to identify responses to the types of online corrective feedback received by ESL learners and to determine the positive and negative responses to verbal and written corrective feedback. One hundred and fifteen ESL tertiary learners taking the report writing course participated in the study which was conducted during a 14-week semester through the online learning platform. Thereafter, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five randomly selected participants. The findings show that OCF had better responses for verbal corrective feedback than written corrective feedback although both the verbal and written feedback were found to be satisfactory as well as useful to the respondents. In effect, the OCF was able to elicit corrections of content and language. However, for both the verbal corrective feedback and the written corrective feedback, the responses were not all positive. This suggests that online corrective feedback can be effective by means of digital technologies. However, issues such as learner attitude, type of corrections and feedback given, learners’ lack of confidence and language proficiency, besides internet connectivity and other issues, should be addressed. In addition, efforts to provide input in the feedback process is required on the part of the instructor and students to enable the learning objectives to be achieved. For future research, it is recommended that research be conducted on the relationship between OCF and writing performance.
Evaluvation of Anti-amnesic activity of Ayurvedic formulation Saraswathaghrita in the scopolamine-induced rat model
Authors: P H Haritha , Narayanan T. Lakshmi , Babu Amrita , Ariharasivakumar G. , Thekkekkara Dithu
Published: October 2023

Aim: The current research aims to evaluate and scientifically validate the ani-amnestic potential of ayruvedic formulation Saraswathaghrita (SG) in the scopolamine-induced rat model. Materials and methods: The animals were pretreated with different doses of SG (100mg/kg, 200mg/kg, and 400mg/kg) for seven days before scopolamine induction. For induction of amnesia, scopolamine was injected i.p (single dose of 2mg/kg) in rats for seven consecutive days. 1 hour before induction different doses of SG were administrated (p.o). On the 7th day after 1-hour of induction, various behavioral studies, biochemical estimations, neurotransmitter evaluations, and histopathological studies were performed. Results: The escape latency time in the Morris water maze was significantly increased in 400mg/kg SG treated group compared to the scopolamine-induced group (31.667± 1.174). Treatment with various doses of SG significantly decreases the no. of attempts and latency time (3.167± 0.307 and 7.700±0.383, 2.667±0.211 and 6.617±0.387 and 2.333±0.211 5.267±0.616). Treatment with SG results in regaining the levels of endogenous antioxidant levels to normal values compared to the scopolamine-induced group. In the case of acetylcholinesterase activity, SG treated group, there was a significantly decreased level of acetylcholinesterase (0.611±0.027) compared with the scopolamine-induced group (1.142±0.049). The neuroprotective effect of SG was confirmed by histopathology. The inflammatory cells were absent, glial and astrocytes possess proper morphological features in SG treated group. Conclusion: SG possesses potent anti-cholinesterase inhibition potential and anti-oxidant properties which leads to its anti-amnestic property in the scopolamine-induced rat model.
Proximate and Micronutrient Analysis of the leaf extracts of some Indian Medicinal plants from Western Maharashtra
Authors: Pawaskar S. M. , Shah H.
Published: October 2023

The current study was undertaken to estimate the proximate and micronutrient analysisof the leaf powders of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Annona squamosa Linn., Moringa oleifera Lam., Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn.and Terminalia catappa Linn. Determination of biochemical contents was performed by different biochemical methods. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Annona squamosa Linn., Moringa oleifera Lam., Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. And Terminalia catappa Linn.leaf powdersexhibited the presence of all the essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins in good amounts and holda good proximate and mineral value. The plant leaf powders can thus be looked forward as the probable sources for food supplementation and medicinal foods, after further investigation of the anti-nutritive factors present in them and their enzymatic and molecular effect on human health.The high minerals, vitamins and proteins content could be explored in the development of nutraceuticals and can also be used as food ingredients for human or animal diet.
Analytical Quality by Design (QbD) Approach for Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Acyclovir: Application Degradation Kinetics
Authors: M. Patil Pallavi , V. Chopade Vitthal , C. Gupta Surbhi
Published: October 2023

Investigations on chemical behaviour of Acyclovir (ACY) are essential for determining stability properties during processing and storage conditions. The present work describes the stability and decomposition kinetics of ACY by using a stability indicating HPLC method. The experiments were designed with quality by design (QbD) approach to facilitate method development and optimization. Different stress conditions including hydrolytic (acid, base, neutral), oxidative, thermal and photolytic degradation were applied. Stability analysis reveals that relevant degradation occurs in all applied conditions. The proposed method was linear with precision and robustness values within acceptable limits.Under employed experimental conditions, the degradation of ACY followed (pseudo) first-order kinetics. The kinetic parameters (rate constant, t1/2, and t90) of the degradation of ACY were calculated.
In-vivo Estimation of Optimized Floating Microspheres Design by QBD approach
Authors: Rajkumar Siraskar Pritam , Kumar Mishra Dinesh
Published: October 2023

In order to regulate its release, avoid repeated dosing, and consequently maximize bioavailability, it is essential to develop and construct floating microspheres of glipizide. According to Strubel et al., HPMC and EC were combined to form glipizide-loaded floating microspheres using a solvent evaporation technique. Drug loading, particle size, and percent drug release were used as response factors in the formulation optimization process, which took into account polymer concentration and stirring rate as independent variables.The bulk density, tapped density, flowability, and particle size of the formulation batches were all evaluated. Its in-vitro performance was assessed using the standard pharmacopoeal assays as well as other procedures, including yield (%), drug polymer compatibility (FTIR scan), and tapped density (%). Analysis of compressibility particle size, drug entrapment effectiveness, surface topography (SEM), and an in vitro release research. with a yield of 88.30±0.53%, an ideal drug loading of 85.50±0.55%, and a preferred buoyancy of 91.93±0.61%, tiny to big and spherical microspheres were created at 40°C using a 1:6 polymer, 2% Tween 80, and that temperature. The development of a stable emulsion and equally sized internal phase droplets was largely dependent on the emulsifying agent. A crucial element in the emulsification process is the propeller's stirring speed. Additionally, it influences the droplets' size and shape, which has an impact on the microspheres. The decision was made to incorporate stirring rate and polymer concentration as independent variables in the experimental design while keeping the other variables fixed as a result of the debate that was just had. Measurements of the hypoglycemic response brought on by oral administration were used to determine the in vivo effectiveness of the optimized batch in healthy normal Wistar rats (250–300gm).
Anatomical variations of the Paranasal sinuses in Javanese patients with Chronic Rhinosinuitis
Authors: Asma Asma , Kristyono Irwan , Abdullah Baharudin
Published: October 2023

Variations in paranasal sinuses anatomy are common and vary among populations. Having clear picture of paranasal sinuses anatomy of a chronic rhinosinusitis patients is essential in surgical planning. This study was done to know paranasal sinuses anatomical variations of chronic rhinosinusitis in Javanese patients by Ct-scan. Retrospective chart survey from medical record of the ORL-HNS outpatient unit at Dr. Soetomo hospital Surabaya during the period January 2019 to December 2020. The data of age, gender, anatomical variations of paranasal sinuses and Keros classification of 55 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were obtained and recorded. The most common paranasal sinuses anatomical variations were deviated nasal septum (71%), concha bullosa (27%) and ager nasi (22%). Genderwise, anatomical variations were seen more in males. Based on Keros classification, type II(47%) is the most frequently found. The high incidence of paranasal sinuses anatomical variations, emphasize the need for proper preoperative assessment for safe and effective endoscopic sinus surgery.
Development and Validation of Simultaneous Equation Method for Estimation of Sitagliptin Phosphate and Empagliflozin in bulk form by UV Spectroscopy
Authors: Dwivedi Akanksha , Sharma Rajesh
Published: October 2023

For multicomponent pharmaceutical dosage forms, simultaneous equation method has emerged out as boon with lots of advantages like easy, rapid and sensitive method. In this study, a UV spectroscopic method has been established and authenticated for simultaneous estimation of Sitagliptin phosphate and Empagliflozin in bulk form. Methanol: Water (5:5) has been employed as common solvent for the proposed method. The optimum conditions for analysis of the drug were established. Sitagliptin phosphate and empagliflozin showed maximum absorbance (ʎmax) at 267nm and 276.2nm respectively. The calibration plot was found to be linear in the range of 50-250µg/ml for sitagliptin phosphate and empagliflozin with R2= 0.9957 and 0.9981 respectively. Method was validated according to ICH guidelines for linearity, accuracy, precision, system suitability, robustness, sensitivity and specificity. The proposed method was simple, precise, sensitive, accurate, rapid and suitable for routine quality analysis of sitagliptin phosphate and empagliflozin in bulk.
Preparation and Evaluation of In-house Fabricated Floating Tablets of Black Pepper Extract
Authors: Shettigar Saipriya , Y. Nayak Usha , Rathnanand Mahalaxmi , Kamath B. Venkatesh , K. S. Chandrashekar , Pai Vasudev , Ram H.N. Aswatha
Published: October 2023

In folk medicine, Black pepper (Piper nigrum) has found its role as a hepato protective agent, diaphoretic, stomachic and for its aromatic properties. Ayurvedic medicine uses pepper extensively as bio-enhancer. It is known to have antioxidant, antiulcer activity and gastro protective effects. Helicobacter pylori is identified as gastric carcinogen and known to cause gastric cancer through injecting CagA, avirulent toxin, followed by its translocation intoVacA. The present study was designedfor development as well as evaluation of Pepper extract floating tablets for the management of peptic ulcers due by H. pylori. In the current experiment, we have developed gastro-retentive floating tablets of standardized pepper extract. Directly compressed were subjected to evaluation for various in vitro parameters. Floating tabletscontaining ingredients viz Pepper extract, HPMC K100Mhydrophilic polymer, colophony as hydrophobic polymer were used. Sodium bicarbonate was used to generate gas. Lubricants such as Talc and Magnesium stearate were used and to improve compressibility, Lactose was utilized. Directly compressed tablets were then subjected to evaluation. Formulations were optimized based on buoyancy time and considering drug release in vitro.The formulation 3 with the ingredients viz, pepper extract, lactose, HPMC K100M, sodium carbonate, talc, magnesium stearate and colophonyshowed good floating behavior along with improved controlled drug release in comparison with other formulations.We conclude that, the developed formulations can be effectively used to treat ulcers and in the prevention of gastric carcinogenesis.
Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for quantification of sertraline in nanofiber formulation
Authors: A. Hajare Ashok , A. Ghatge Girija , S. Patil Kiran
Published: October 2023

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline (SER) is one of the most often prescribed medications for the treatment of depression. The current study was aimed to develop a new, reliable, simple, and reproducible method for the estimation of SER in nanofiber formulation. The RP-HPLC method selected for estimation and validation was developed by choosing a mobile phase phosphoric acid (0.5%) and acetonitrile at the ratio 45: 55 %v/v, with a flow rate of 1 mL/min at a temperature of 30 ℃. The linearity of the solution was detected at 274 nm within the concentration range from 20 -120 µg/mL with a correlation value (R2) of 0.999 indicating a very strong relationship between dependent and independent variables suggesting the accuracy of the method selected. The concentration of SER in nanofibers was determined by the currently developed method. Validation parameters were used to evaluate, specificity, linearity, sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and ruggedness. About 98-102 (%v/v) of SER was found to be within standard limits and compliant with the standards set by the International Council of Harmonization (ICH) demonstrating the accuracy of the method used. An ICH Q2 (R1) guideline gives guidance on validation for analytical techniques. The RP-HPLC method developed can be used effectively for the analysis of various pharmaceutical dosage forms containing SER.
OVERALL AND CANCER-SPECIFIC SURVIVAL OF HIGH-RISK PROSTATE CANCER – IMPACT OF ADJUVANT THERAPY AFTER RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY
Authors:   Clinic of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, MHAT ", Ganev Tosho ,   Sveta Anna",   , Medical University-Varna, Bulgaria.
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The study examines the survival of patients with high-risk prostate cancer in order to find a relationship between survival and the type of postoperative therapy. Materials/Methods: The object of the study were 872 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy in the Clinic of Urology in "St. Anna - Varna" Hospital for the period from April 17, 1996, until November 25, 2022. Postoperatively, some patients were additionally subjected to hormonal therapy (referred to as "dual therapy" in the text), and others to hormonal and radiotherapy (referred to as "triple therapy"). Results: Overall and cancer-specific survival of high-risk patients did not differ statistically significantly for the two types of postoperative therapy. Conclusions: The optimal combination of radical prostatectomy, hormonal and radiotherapy in order to achieve maximum survival for patients with high-risk prostate cancer is still poorly defined.
Institusionalisasi Pancasila dalam Pembangunan Karakter Perancang Peraturan Perundang-Undangan
Authors: Surahno Surahno
Published: October 2023

Banyaknya produk peraturan perundang-undangan yang lahir belum mencerminkan nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam Pancasila. Hal ini akan berakibat tidak selarasnya terhadap kedudukan Pancasila sebagai sumber segala sumber hukum negara yang ditempatkan sebagai meta-yuridis yang melandasi lahirnya norma hukum dalam kebijakan dan peraturan perundang-undangan. Untuk menangani permasalahan tersebut dibutuhkan Pembangunan Karakter Pancasila bagi Perancang Peraturan Perundang-undangan melalui Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Pembinaan Ideologi Pancasila. Pembangunan Karakter Pancasila ini diharapkan mampu menghasilkan karakter Pancasila yang tepat bagi perancang peraturan perundang-undangan sehingga mampu mentransformasikan nilai-nilai Pancasila ke dalam setiap penyusunan dan pembentukan semua kebijakan dan regulasi dengan berpedoman pada Indikator Nilai Pancasila. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan yang menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi dengan kerangka berpikir induktif. Dalam penyampaiannya, penulis menggunakan metode argumentative untuk menyampaikan pendapat-pendapat dan sumber-sumber yang mendukung penelitian ini. Hasil kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah, dibutuhkan Pembangunan Karakter melalui Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Pembinaan Ideologi Pancasila sebagai pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia perancang peraturan perundang-undangan yang berkualitas, konstruktif dan reflektif.
Pancasila, Kesetaraan Gender, dan Perempuan Indonesia
Authors: Soleman Didi
Published: October 2023

Sistem patriarki yang merendahkan perempuan dan perannya masih berlaku. Praktik ekstremnya masih terjadi di beberapa negara, seperti Afghanistan dan Iran. Di kedua negara tersebut, bahkan negara memfasilitasi kebijakan misoginis. Di Indonesia sendiri, budaya patriarki juga masih eksis. Dalam Ilmu Sosial, terdapat feminisme yang berusaha melawan fenomena universal tersebut untuk menciptakan kesetaraan gender. Penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan feminisme ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan kesetaraan gender di Indonesia mengingat komitmen pemerintah Indonesia dalam mencapai kesetaraan gender. Kajian secara historis menunjukkan bahwa di bawah kolonialisme Belanda dan Jepang, perempuan Indonesia mengalami diskriminasi dan perendahan martabat dalam segala aspek kehidupannya. Meskipun demikian, terdapat beberapa perempuan yang menginisiasi pemikiran dan gerakan feminisme untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender bagi perempuan Indonesia. Kajian filosofis dengan membahas pandangan Pancasila akan kesetaraan gender memperlihatkan bahwa kelima prinsip Pancasila mendukung keadilan dan kesetaraan bagi semua individu, termasuk perempuan Indonesia. Prinsip ke-Tuhan-an, kemanusian, persatuan, demokrasi, dan keadilan sosial secara ideal mendorong penciptaan bangsa Indonesia yang setara. Terakhir, dengan berkaca pada kondisi kontemporer terlihat bahwa terdapat kemajuan positif bagi kesetaraan gender di Indonesia jika dibandingkan dengan masa penjajahan, terutama pasca Reformasi 1998. Meskipun demikian, perjuangan mencapai kesetaraan gender belum usai. Masih terdapat beberapa diskriminasi terhadap perempuan Indonesia, seperti dalam aspek social-budaya, ekonomi, dan politik. Penting bagi semua pihak —bukan hanya perempuan— untuk menciptakan kesetaraan gender di Indonesia.