bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОЕ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВНОЕ УКРЕПЛЕНИЕ ПАРТНЕРСТВА МЕЖДУ КЫРГЫЗСТАНОМ И УЗБЕКИСТАНОМ
Authors: Адылбекова Бекзада , Байтиков Арсен
Published: January 2024

В данной статье освещается стратегическое и перспективное укрепление партнерства между Кыргызстаном  и Узбекистаном. В частности, политическое, социально-экономическое, культурное-гуманитарные сотрудничество, а также особенности роли межгосударственных отношений в укреплении регионального сотрудничества Кыргызской Республики и Республики Узбекистана. Интенсивность преобразований в процессе глобализации требует изучения политических вопросов, связанных с поиском оптимальных путей укрепления межгосударственных отношений и направления их развития стран. В частности, стратегическое партнерство между Кыргызстаном и Узбекистаном, инициативы стран имеют большое значение в обеспечении мира и стабильности в регионе, развитии двустороннего сотрудничества. Стратегическое и перспективное укрепление партнерства между Кыргызстаном  и Узбекистаном имеют большие перспективы и возможности развития. Нынешнее руководство двух государств способствуют улучшению дружественных добрососедских отношений в политико-экономическом и социально-культурном аспекте.
HYPERTENSION BURDEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: AN ESCALATING EPIDEMIC
Authors: Chauhan Abhay Raj , Umurzakova Gavkharoi , Momunova Aigul
Published: January 2024

Hypertension, defined as having systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic ≥90 mmHg, is a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease responsible for over 10 million deaths annually (WHO, 2019). The Western Pacific Region, which includes Southeast Asia, had the highest blood pressure levels of any region worldwide as of 2015 (Forouzanfar et al., 2017). With CVD already claiming over 3 million lives each year in Southeast Asia, the escalating hypertension epidemic threatens to exacerbate this existing public health crisis (Allotey et al., 2019). Southeast Asia has witnessed upward trends in mean systolic blood pressure over the past 25 years, rising from 127 mmHg to 131 mmHg between 1990 and 2015 (Forouzanfar et al., 2017). This reflects one of the steepest increases globally during that period.
Eco-Tourism: An Option For Sustainable Livelihood And Biodiversity Conservation In Himalayan Region
Authors: Ku. Sahani Dr. Ashok
Published: January 2024

Tourism is one of the world’s most durable and dynamic sectors, but according to Mowforth and Munt (1998), there is always a dark side. Natural and Protected areas (National Park, Sanctuary) have been in touristic demand since the 1970’s. Uttarakhand is rich in natural resources especially water (through snow-clad and forest recharged) and forests with many glaciers, rivers, dense forests and snow-clad mountain peaks. The state has a vast tourism potential in adventure, leisure, and after all pilgrimage which may link to eco-tourism. The importance of Sustainable Tourism worldwide has increased significantly due to the impact of increased human activity on climate and natural areas (Protected and Un-protected). Nevertheless, it is necessary that the negative impact of the Tourism industry is not enlarged unrealistically. Full advantage can then be drawn from the potential of tourism for inclusive growth, with livelihood support to the poor, most disadvantaged, women and youth. Mass tourism is generally perceived as problematic, destructive to the environment and insensitive. Therefore, as tourism and its environmental impact grows, so does criticism. Growing environmental concern, combined with a general dissatisfaction with such forms of tourism, led to increased demand for sustainable tourism (Mowforth and Munt, 1998).
Bamboo And Dhokra Crafts in Jharkhand: Unveiling Demographic Challenges and Government Scheme Awareness Among Women Artisans
Authors: Dr. Pranay Parashar Anjali Kumari,
Published: January 2024

‘Cane & Bamboo’ and ‘Dhokra’ crafts are the two main handicrafts in the state of Jharkhand. Dhokra craft is the traditional craft of Jharkhand, while cane & bamboo craft is one of the most practiced craft in the state due to its abundant presence. The paper explores the demographic profile and outreach of government schemes for rural women artisans engaged in practicing two major crafts of Jharkhand, namely cane & bamboo and dhokra craft. It also highlights the importance of the above crafts in uplifting livelihoods of rural women artisans. The present study is based on primary data collected via random sampling in two villages of Lohardaga district, namely Kocha and Hirhi. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 50 rural women artisans, 37 cane & bamboo artisans and 13 dhokra artisans respectively. Different attributes of the demographic profile of the respondents were considered, like age, income, marital status, experience in the handicraft industry and time dedicated for making handicraft, measured in terms of number of working days in a year. The findings highlight the need for focused interventions to improve the well-being of craftswomen and highlight their lack of knowledge about government programs.
Távgyógytorna alkalmazásának felmérése a COVID-19 pandémia ideje alatt és után, valamint a módszer használatát befolyásoló tényezők felmérése.
Authors: Jánkné Bacskai Katalin , Soltész-Várhelyi Klára , Nagy Helga , Soós Ágnes , Lám Judit
Published: January 2024

Az elmúlt évek technológiai fejlődése, valamint a SARS-COV-19 pandémia megjelenése hozzájárult a telemedicina szélesebb körű alkalmazásához. A távrehabilitáció egyik szakterülete a távgyógytorna, amelynek alkalmazása hazánkban újdonságnak számított a pandémia ideje alatt. A meglévő pozitív és negatív tapasztalatok összességét követően úgy gondoljuk, hogy a módszernek megvan a helye a hazai egészségügyi ellátásban, azonban a szélesebb körű használatához további klinikai vizsgálatokra, szakmai irányelvek és protokollok kidolgozására van szükség. Jelen kutatásunk célja a magyar egészségügyben alkalmazott távgyógytorna alkalmazásának felmérése a pandémia ideje alatt és után. Részcélként tűztük ki, hogy megvizsgáljuk milyen tényezők befolyásolták a módszer alkalmazását a vizsgált időszakok alatt. Felmérésünket online kérdőíves formában végeztük el. Az általunk összeállított online kérdőívünkre 389 fő gyógytornász válaszolt. Eredményeinket logisztikus regressziós statisztikai módszer segítségével elemeztük. A kapott adatok alapján szignifikáns különbséget találtunk abban, hogy a pandémia ideje alatt és után a távgyógytornát milyen arányban alkalmazták. Azok a gyógytornász kollégák, akik a pandémiát követően már nem alkalmazták a módszert, fő okként a módszerrel kapcsolatos technológia ismeretek nehézségeit, valamint a szakmai irányelvek és protokollok hiányát nevezték meg.
Palestine/Israel Review: Carving Out a New Intellectual Space
Authors: Sorek Tamir , Ghanim Honaida
Published: January 2024

Knowledge about Palestine/Israel has long been produced and recruited for multiple contradictory political struggles. The emergence of distinct, counterposed scholarly associations, centers, and publications for Palestine studies and Israel studies reflects a certain set of contemporary political logics and agendas. What is the meaning of this separation? What are its implications for our scholarly understanding of dynamics in Palestine/Israel? Could this separation be justified, and could we imagine an alternative way of organizing our knowledge?
Do Children (and Adults) Benefit From a Prediction Error Boost in One-Shot Word Learning?
Authors: Gambi Chiara , Lelonkiewicz Jaroslaw R. , Crepaldi Davide
Published: January 2024

Influential theories and computational models suggest error-based learning plays an important role in language acquisition: Children learn new words by generating predictions about upcoming utterances and revising those predictions when they are erroneous. Critically, revising stronger (rather than weaker) predictions should further enhance learning. Although previously demonstrated in adults, such prediction error boost has not been conclusively shown in children. To close this gap, we tested 107 participants between the ages of 5 and 10. We found little evidence that word learning in this age group benefits from a prediction error boost. Moreover, we also failed to replicate previous evidence for such an effect in adults. Based on a detailed task analysis, we suggest the variation in adult findings may be partly explained by differences in encoding strategies and that, relatedly, the protracted development of the episodic memory system might explain why children do not experience robust benefits from having stronger (rather than weaker) predictions disconfirmed.
Rezension von: Knödler, Elisabeth, Als Deutsche in Ungarn
Authors: Scholz Waltraud , Knödler Elisabeth
Published: January 2024

Elisabeth Knödler: Als Deutsche in Ungarn. Eine Großmutter erinnert sich. Backnang: Druckerei Michel 2006, 75 S.
Rezension von: Waiblingen in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, Bd. 18
Authors: Trefz Bernhard
Published: January 2024

Waiblingen in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, Bd. 18. Schriftenreihe im Auftrag des Heimatvereins Waiblingen e. V. Verantwortlich für den Inhalt: Dr. Joachim Peterke und Wolfgang Wiedenhöfer. Waiblingen: Druckhaus Waiblingen 2014, 198 S., zahlr. Abb.
Writing an Illiberal History of the Russian Revolution: How the Kremlin Projected Policy into the Past, 1985–2011
Authors: Karnysheva Margarita
Published: January 2024

Recent changes in global politics have revitalized research into the ideas, beliefs, principles, myths, and symbols that shape Russia’s perception of the world and international relations. My empirical research explores how illiberal historical narratives of the 1917 October Revolution were transformed into an important component of Russia’s contemporary political quasi-ideology. Though the Soviet foundation myth of the Great October Socialist Revolution has always been a focus of interest for historians of Russia, including those who use the memory-studies paradigm, my research is the first to analyze this significant historical event through the prism of illiberalism studies and the illiberal memory concept. Analyzing an extensive database of primary sources, I found that in the late 1980s the gradual decriminalization of anti-Bolshevik narratives written during the period of the Russian Civil War resulted in the renaissance of conservative memory culture. Also, the political struggle over attempts to confront historical injustices triggered a mobilization of illiberal Soviet narratives based on Marxist-Leninist views of world politics. When the failure of liberal reforms conditioned the rise of right- and left-wing populist movements and resulted in the political turnaround of 2000 with the election of Vladimir Putin to the presidency, these illiberal narratives were mobilized first by illiberal politicians and later by the Kremlin. A worsening of relations between the West and Russia led to the rapid illiberalization of the Russian state and a rollback of liberal memory culture.
PEMBERIAN AROMATERAPI LEMON UNTUK MENURUNKAN NYERI AKUT PADA PASIEN FRAKTUR DI IGD
Authors: Muzaki Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Latar belakang : Fraktur manus ialah patahnya tulang pada jari-jari tangan yang diakibatkan oleh pukulan secara langsung dan tidak langsung dari lokasi tangan ke jari-jari tangan. Nyeri akut merupakan kejadian sensori atau emosi yang berhubungan dengan kerusakan jaringan fungsional atau aktual, dengan serangan cepat atau lambat dan berintensitas ringan hingga berat yang terjadi kurang dari 3 bulan. Aromaterapi adalah pengobatan non-farmakologis yang berupa cairan yang terbuat dari ekstrak tumbuhan yang dikenal sebagai senyawa aromatik. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran atau pengalaman nyata dalam memberikan asuhan keperawatan pada klien fraktur manus dextra dengan pemberian aromaterapi lemon Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus yang meliputi wawancara, pemeriksaan fisik, dan penelitian dokumenter. Dari analisa data yang muncul masalah keperawatan utama yaitu nyeri akut. Tindakan keperawatan 1x8 jam pada klien fraktur manus dextra dengan nyeri akut salah satunya adalah melakukan pemberian aromaterapi lemon. Hasil Penelitian: Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa kedua klien mengalami penurunan intensitas nyeri pada skala 7 sampai 6. Kesimpulan: Masalah pada kedua klien dapat diatasi dengan ditandai nyeri klien menurun. Diharapkan dari hasil penelitian ini, jika ada klien yang mengalami fraktur manus dapat dilakukan pemberian aromaterapi lemon untuk menurunkan rasa nyeri.
Intraspecific Competition and Mating System Dynamics in Freshwater Fish: Insights from a Field Study in Kalaburagi, India
Authors: Prashant V. , Dinesh M. , Abhishek Uppar
Published: January 2024

This comprehensive study investigates the behavioral dynamics of freshwater fish across diverse water bodies in Kalaburagi, India. Focusing on prominent species such as Rohu, Catla, Mrigal, Common Carp, and Snakehead, the research elucidates key morphometric characteristics, territorial behaviors, and responses to environmental variables. Morphometric analyses reveal species-specific traits, with Rohu and Catla exhibiting larger mean lengths and unique morphological features. Territorial behaviors, observed in the number of territories, duration of disputes, and aggressive displays, unveil distinctive strategies among the studied species. The correlation between fish density and aggression levels provides valuable insights into intraspecific competition within different habitats. Courtship rituals, with behaviors, durations, and unique characteristics, shed light on the reproductive strategies of each species. Factors influencing mate selection, such as body size, coloration, and spawning site preferences, play a crucial role in shaping mate preferences. Environmental variables, including water temperature and pH levels, showcase correlations with aggressive behaviors and courtship intensity. These findings emphasize the sensitivity of fish behaviors to variations in habitat conditions, highlighting the interconnected dynamics within freshwater ecosystems. Exploring different aquatic habitats—Rivers, Ponds, Streams, Reservoirs, and Wetlands—the study further reveals variations in water temperature, pH levels, and dissolved oxygen levels. This holistic approach provides a nuanced understanding of how environmental factors shape the ecological niches of freshwater fish in Kalaburagi. This study contributes valuable insights into the behavioral ecology of freshwater fish, emphasizing the importance of species-specific adaptations and habitat variability.
Evaluation of the phytoremediation potential of Moringa oleifera in the treatment of effluents from the petroleum industry
Authors: Oliveira Ana Soares de , Marques Regina Celia Pereira , Fernandes Wyllame Carlos Gondim
Published: January 2024

Industrial growth generates waste, where produced water (PW) poses a challenge due to its chemical complexity. Concerns about potential health effects, including a link to Alzheimer's disease, arise with flocculants like aluminum sulfate. Studies indicate that Moringa oleifera seeds have coagulation activity. Thus, this study aimed to compare the oil/water removal efficiency of PW through flocculation between aluminum sulfate and M. oleifera seed-based coagulants in saline and aqueous media. The synthetic matrix was treated with these flocculants, revealing a notable reduction in oil and grease levels (TOG), especially with saline extracts showing removal above 69%, notably Moringa purified + NaCl exhibiting substantial potential, second only to aluminum sulfate. Additionally, in total solids analysis, the saline extract of purified seeds achieved 67% removal of T.S, while the commercial counterpart reached 72%. Toxicity analysis on Artemia salina indicates that M. oleifera treatments resulted in over 50% mortality, yet exhibited reduced toxicity compared to synthetic matrix (petroleum) and aluminum sulfate.
Challenges of (dis)information in Brazilian democracy: fake News and the electoral process
Authors: Marinho Pedro Leandro Lima , Almeida Natalie Maria de Oliveira de , Madureira Amanda Silva Madureira , Milhomem Maria José Carvalho de Sousa
Published: January 2024

This work dealt with the topic of fake news within the Brazilian electoral process. The research problem aims to answer the question: “How does the growth of fake news disrupt the electoral system in Brazil?”. The hypothetical-deductive method was adopted as a research methodology and, as a research procedure, the bibliographic and documentary method. The general objective of the work is to understand, in a systemic way, how contemporary political communication presents itself, especially in Brazil, as a way of bringing concrete elements so that the State and civil society can provide new citizen education for the phenomenon without there being a reduction in pluralism. The specific objectives were: to analyze new technologies and democracy in the country; understand the evolution of fundamental rights, especially freedom of expression as opposed to disinformation; identify how fake news changes the electoral process. It is concluded that the matter is necessary to be legally regulated with stricter procedural and procedural criteria and with the adoption of measures that ensure that voters do not have their freedom to vote induced by misinformation.
Design of an IoT system using OpenVPN and Azure cloud infrastructure applied to greenhouses monitoring and control
Authors: Testa Gabriel Henrique , Neli Roberto Ribeiro , Bertogna Eduardo Giometti
Published: January 2024

This article presents the conception, implementation and tests of a system for monitoring and controlling the environmental variables inside a plant cultivation greenhouse. The system aims: to acquire, record and analyze data on: temperature, light, and humidity, in order to control these variables through specific actuators to keep the internal environment of the greenhouse within the desired parameters range for these three variables. The topology chosen for the sensor network was the mesh type using Wi-Fi connection, thereby enabling the monitoring of a relatively large area and, still, allowing a system modularity. The results obtained showed to be promising to become a commercial product.
Efficiency of toxicological tests on Rural Workers exposed to testicides
Authors: Klein Marcieli Schlotefeldt , Anastásio Zélia Ferreira Caçador , Baroni Suzymeire , Battisti Iara Endruweit , Leobett Jaqueline Steffler
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study was to compare the results of two methods to verify acute pesticide poisoning, the analysis of micronucleus (MN) of cells in the oral mucosa and the measurement of Plasma Cholinesterase (BuChE) and Erythrocyte Cholinesterase (AChE) in rural workers exposed to pesticides. As methodological procedures, two groups with 27 individuals each were determined. Blood samples were collected to measure AChE and BuChE, Alkaline Phosphatase, Gamma Glutamil Transferase (Gamma GT), Oxaloacetic Transaminase (TGO) and Pyruvic Transaminase (TGP), for the exposed group, at two moments: after the moment of application of the insecticide-type pesticide and after the application of any other type of pesticide. In the unexposed group, only one collection was carried out. For MN analysis, cells were collected from the buccal mucosa from the inner region of the cheek. The group exposed to pesticides had a higher number of MN when compared to the group not exposed to pesticides. There was no significant difference in AChE between the exposed group and the unexposed group at the first moment (p = 0.847) and similarly for BuChE (p = 0.070).
GREEN STRATEGIES IN ACTION: ASSESSING ITS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN CONTEXT OF GREEN STRATEGIES
Authors: Sherani Muhammad Akhtar , Haseeb Khalid , Shah Syed Fahad Abbas
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study, titled "green strategies in action," is to investigate the intricate relationship between green marketing, green leadership, and sustainability as mediator & greenwashing as a moderator in relationships to organizational performance. Thus, quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with corporate executives are used in conjunction with a mixed -methods approach in order to investigate the complex relationships that exist within environmental sustainability projects. Ultimately, the purpose of this study is to determine how green leadership and green marketing work together to have a synergistic effect on sustainability, which in turn has an effect on organizational performance. Moreover, research examines potential moderating influence of greenwashing, highlighting importance of real environmental commitment at the same time. The findings provide organizations with useful insights that can be used to navigate difficulties and possibilities allied with execution of effective green strategies. This helps organizations nurture holistic approach toward sustainable practices and organizational success.
THE POTENTIAL FOR RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY IN THE CREATIVE SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY OF UKRAINE
Authors: Bakalchuk Vladyslava
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes possible opportunities of the creative economy in ensuring the stability and restoration of Ukraine, in particular its economic and human potential. Based on the analysis of the creative economy during the crisis of 2022, the author concludes that domestic creative industries provide a significant resource of stability, flexibility, and the potential for sustainable post-crisis recovery. The national creative sector has become a tool for international cultural diplomacy, consolidation, and cooperation to ensure the stability of the Ukrainian state in the face of Russian aggression. The article reveals potential opportunities for the development of the creative economy to ensure sustainable economic growth and social inclusion in the policy of recovery of Ukrainian cities, in particular, in the industrial regions of eastern Ukraine.

The article outlines priority directions for stimulating the development of creative industries at the international, national, and local levels. The priority directions include harmonization of national legislation in the field of intellectual property to the norms of European law, overcoming disparities in the development of certain segments of the creative economy, intensification of inter-municipal cooperation at the level of national and international networks of creative cities, implementation of social inclusion programs and recovery of human potential in the creative sector.

The author argues that the inclusion of the creative economy in the policy of ensuring sustainability and post-war recovery of Ukraine will correspond to the global trends of the post-industrial economy and the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. The further development of the policy of stimulating the development of creative industries will contribute to the strengthening of the competitiveness of the national economy as a whole and the use of the potential of the national culture to ensure the sustainable inclusive development of the Ukrainian state.
Reducing heavy metal (Zn, Cu) toxicity in a semi-arid area by halophytes
Authors: Chafika Rezkallah , Amara Djilani Ghemam
Published: January 2024

This work is the subject of a study of the effect of Atriplexhalimus on the variability of the percentage of certain heavy metals in the region of Boukhadra-Ouanza north of Tébessa, which is characterized by the proximity of an ancient mining area and with different levels of salinity. Where we made field trips, the first to know the area and determine the sampling locations, and the second to take samples. The latter (soil surrounding the roots of the cut plant and soil without vegetation at a distance of one meter), then after we measured the salinity standards (electrical conductivity and the percentages of certain heavy metals. The samples were analyzed at the Geology Laboratory, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Tébéssa, where soil CE calculated and compared to the percentage of heavy metals (zinc and copper) in the soil. The results showed the presence of a significant proportion of heavy metals such as zinc and copper, especially in the third study area, which is considered high by World Health Organization standards and to acceptable standards, because the latter is located near an abandoned mining area, unlike the high salinity factor in the first and second areas.
Upright Posture and the Human Syndrome
Authors: Lindholm Markus
Published: January 2024

Homo sapiens encapsulates peculiarities otherwise unseen in the biosphere: self-consciousness, language, reason, altruism, and extensive cultural inheritance ‐ traits sometimes labelled “the human syndrome”. The topic has mainly been studied along two separate
pathways: along cognitive or along bodily features. However, the upcoming concept of embodied cognition offers a suitable pathway to explore how mind and matter interact. By means of phenomenology, this conceptual paper explores the human syndrome as a systemic mind-body interaction over evolutionary
time. The essential crossroad of hominin evolution is verticalization of the spinal cord and bodily uprightness. This habit poses a challenge to the traditional adaptationist program, as it comprises substantial anatomical drawbacks. Uprightness, moreover, is not solely maintained by neuromuscular
reflexes but by conscious involvement, too. Human locomotion is a psychophysical dance, culturally induced and actively maintained by the balancing self. From supporting the trunk in quadrupeds, forelimbs became hands and arms, as tools serving the mind. Verticalization also favored enhanced
awareness of three-dimensionality of the environment and deliberate use of forelimbs to manipulate it. Release of forelimbs was in turn decisive for uncoupling respiration from locomotive functions, as a conditioner for language, which emerged from gestural expressions during the homo erectus
period. Finally, language became the prelude for the upper Palaeolithic cognitive transition to reason and representation, as recognizable in cave art. Upright posture, language, and reason accordingly summarize the nested evolutionary history of hominins, where each competence became precursor
for the next: Uprightness gave birth to language, which in turn became the pathway for reason. Finally, verticalization emerges as the ultimate reason for ethical conceptions, accomplished as beauty, truth and goodness.
Ask Not Who Michael Turvey Was; Rather, Ask What He Did for You
Authors: Jordan J. Scott
Published: January 2024

Instead of attempting to describe who Michael Turvey was, as if he were constituted of a constellation of intrinsic properties open to thorough description via the discerning gaze of empirical observation, I will address him as a thoroughly relational being who vibrantly engaged his
environment, resonating with the multitude of available affordances while simultaneously saturating that very same environment with affordances for others. If utilizing such relational language to describe the man seems a quaint turn of phrase to some, I can honestly say it is precisely how
I experienced him. In addition, it simply seems the most fitting of ways to pay homage to his life.
Evaluation effects of alternative substrates for soilless cultivation of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa)
Authors: García-López Daniel A. , Cruz-Ortega Raquel
Published: January 2024

Strawberry is one of the major cultivations in Mexico, nonetheless, low development of planting techniques reduces fruit quality. The present research aimed to evaluate alternative substrates for soilless cultivation of strawberry, variety festival (Fragaria x annanasa). Four substrates were evaluated to achieve the goal: T1 coconut fiber substrate, T2 volcanic rock “tezontle”, T3 coconut fiber 50 % volcanic rock “tezontle” 50 %, and T4 soil as control. To compare the substrates, some properties that people chose in the fruit were selected: number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, fruit size, and Brix degrees (° Brix). The ° Brix did not show differences among the treatments; however, under T2 and T3 the best results were observed in terms of the number of fruits per plant, fruit weight and fruit size, which are considered remarkable market fruit qualities. In all the cases, T4 showed the lowest values in comparison to the other substrates. In conclusion, due to its low-cost volcanic rock alone or combined with coconut fiber could be used as a promising substrate for the production of strawberries; however, further work is needed to optimize other factors such as fertilization regimes and irrigation to reduce the production cost in a soilless production system.
Desarrollo de un proceso para obtener biogás mediante el aprovechamiento de residuos de fibras textiles
Authors: Núñez-Urday Gonzalo R. , O'Brien-Ramos James , Córdova-Zúñiga Diego J. , Zúñiga-Núñez Maria F. , Aguilar-Franco José A.
Published: January 2024

Un proceso sostenible fue diseñado y desarrollado para la generación de energía renovable a través de fibra natural residual del proceso de hilatura. Actualmente, las empresas del sector textil en Arequipa no realizan una gestión responsable de los residuos sólidos que se generan en el proceso de hilatura para la fabricación de prendas de vestir, éste tipo de empresas no tiene procedimientos adecuados de disposición, por lo que la mayoría de éstos residuos terminan en basureros municipales generando costos logísticos para su correcta disposición o simplemente siendo quemados a cielo abierto generando agentes contaminantes como dióxido de carbono y metano, lo que provocan un impacto negativo en el medio ambiente. Luego de realizar un diagnóstico situacional y de analizar diversos casos de éxito recopilados sobre el uso fibra textil y su efecto sobre la obtención de energías renovables, se diseñó un proceso dividido en dos unidades: la primera unidad de pre-tratamiento abarca desde la preparación del medio de cultivo hasta la recolección de fibra textil residual de alpaca y lana de oveja; y la segunda unidad de tratamiento, que abarca desde la inoculación del digestor hasta la obtención del biogás/biol. Finalmente, este proceso fue validado mediante un modelamiento en el software de ingeniería Visio Process Simulator considerando diversos escenarios de variabilidad. Los resultados preliminares arrojan que la propuesta es viable tanto técnica como económicamente debido a que la fibra textil posee un gran potencial energético con el cual se puede obtener biogás a través de un proceso eco amigable mediante el uso de biodigestores a través de digestión anaeróbica.
Cathodic protection systems: approaches and open challenges
Authors: Jasim Dhurgham Mohammed , Razzaq Hussein Ehab Abdul , Al-Libawy Hilal
Published: January 2024

Cathodic Protection System (CPS) is used on a variety of structures to prevent corrosion in ship hulls, pipelines, and underground storage tanks. Transmission pipelines extend over wide distances that may extend for hundreds of kilometers, the problem of corrosion exists in pipelines transporting liquids such as oil, petroleum or water, as well as in pipelines transporting gases. Corrosion leads to leakage into the surrounding environment, causing pollution. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in risk management to determine the possibility of corrosion growth rates, considering all the determinants and factors that contribute to corrosion, including alternating currents, soil properties, environmental conditions, and geographical features. According to research, there are two ways to enhance the performance of cathodic protection systems: one is to design cathodic protection in unconventional ways based on different algorithms and methods that show superiority over the traditional method in determining the number and location of anodes, and the other is to continuously monitor the environmental conditions surrounding the structure to be protected, which includes soil and weather. A study will be conducted to determine the most effective factors in protecting the pipelines and other factors to determine the required energy in an efficient method.
Study and calculation of the specific natural radioactivity of samples of Portland cement in Iraq using a high-purity germanium detector
Authors: Yahya Raham Ahmad , D. AL-attabi Hadi
Published: January 2024

In the current work, we used a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector to assess particular activity concentrations in Seventeen  cement samples from various origins. The results have shown that the specific activity, for 226Ra, ranged from 10.6±0.7Bq/kg) in Sample No. 11 to(59.1±2.4Bq/kg)in Sample No 12, for 228Ac ranged from (6.6±1Bq/kg) in Sample No.9 to(10.5±1Bq/kg) in Sample NO.7, for 40K was ranged from (81.4±7.6Bq/kg) in Sample NO.12 to (209.5±14.1Bq/kg) in Sample No.7. The research demonstrates that the cement samples are safe to use in the construction of homes and do not offer any substantial sources of radiation hazard.
A tale of three stories: The influence of transnationalism, gender, and dual career on the professional development of a trainee sport psychologist
Authors: Fossi Lucrezia , Quartiroli Alessandro , Wagstaff Christopher R.D. , Brown Daniel J.
Published: January 2024

The service delivery and philosophy of sport psychology practitioners is highly influenced by their life experiences, values, and personal beliefs. Nevertheless, accounts of such influences are limited within the professional development literature. In this article, the first author provides an analysis of how her experiences as a transnational female student-athlete and student-coach have shaped her identity and professional development as an applied sport psychology trainee. In so doing, the first author has reflected on the challenges and opportunities that she faced through these experiences. More specifically, her transnational experiences enabled her to realise the importance of love, empathy, and resilience as the foundations of her professional philosophy. Further, her experience as a female student-athlete enabled her to develop management skills and to overcome barriers resulting from her gender identity. We hope that by sharing the experiences of the first author in the present work, we create resonance and a sense of familiarity with some readers and provoke all practitioners to pause and reflect on how their experiences, values, and personal beliefs continue to influence their practice.
Além da flecha do cisheterofuturismo
Authors: Gadelha José Juliano
Published: January 2024

Este artigo de teoria crítica atravessa a relação entre futuridade e cisheteronormatividade, desde uma perspectiva anticolonial e além do queer, interpelando como entram na governança reprodutiva aquelas sexualidades e gêneros desobedientes/insolentes à gramática normativa. O texto analisa como a governança produz uma assimetria acerca de quais corpos importam, inclusive no registro da negatividade e da dissidência normalizada/regulada, apontando impossibilidades do conceito de futurismo reprodutivo e movendo o argumento para uma “necropolítica sexualis” como matriz de uma governança reprodutiva.
Análise do filme “A Última Floresta” a partir do olhar de licenciandos em ciências biológicas
Authors: Chaves Tiago Serpa Barbosa , Vargas Gabriel Angelo Campos , Nascimento Júnior Antônio Fernandes
Published: January 2024

Os povos tradicionais vêm sofrendo ataques constantes durante a história brasileira, podendo-se categorizar essas ações como “Etnocídio”. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir a relação e a profunda comunicação entre a obra cinematográfica “A Última Floresta" e o ensino de Biologia. Uma prática pedagógica foi desenvolvida e os alunos participantes debateram sobre suas percepções acerca do filme e registraram por escrito suas considerações. As falas foram analisadas por metodologia de pesquisa qualitativa por categorização e frequência, proposta pela autora Minayo (2001). O resultado da análise demonstra que a prática atuou num sentido de formação cultural, estimulou reflexões de cunho pedagógico e que os participantes perceberam questões sociais, ambientais, culturais e a existência de uma visão de natureza que difere da visão de mundo ocidental. Concluímos que o Cinema pode vir a atuar enquanto recurso pedagógico para uma prática pedagógica crítica, reflexiva e não tradicional.
Roberval e a quadratriz: um estudo sobre curvas
Authors: Da Silva Patrícia Nunes
Published: January 2024

Gilles Personne de Roberval (1602-1675) utilizou argumentos da cinemática para desenvolver um método para determinação de tangentes. Essencialmente, o método consiste em decompor o movimento da partícula em movimentos mais simples de modo que o vetor velocidade do movimento possa ser obtido a partir dos vetores velocidades (conhecidos) dos movimentos mais simples. Para o método ser corretamente aplicado, é necessário que os movimentos mais simples sejam independentes a fim de garantir que o vetor velocidade em cada ponto possa ser obtido pela aplicação da regra do paralelogramo. No caso da construção da quadratriz proposta por Roberval, os movimentos geradores considerados não verificam essa hipótese de independência. Por este motivo, sua construção recebeu diversas críticas de historiadores e de matemáticos. Veremos como Roberval engenhosamente contornou esta dificuldade. Neste trabalho, estamos interessados em discutir e descrever a construção utilizada por Roberval para determinação de tangentes à quadratriz tal como descrita por Grattan-Guinness (2000). O detalhamento apresentado pode ser usado como roteiro para uma proposta de investigação no contexto de aprendizado de parametrização de curvas.
Review of Heat Pipe Heat Exchangers in HVAC and R Systems
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, MBM University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Gadle Manishkumar
Published: January 2024

The domain of Waste Heat Recovery is particularly crucial for countries facing energy consumption deficiencies. Stringent environmental regulations act as a catalyst, propelling the evolution of innovative technologies and equipment. Striking a balance between economically viable, technically feasible, and environmentally sound waste heat recovery methods is imperative, extending beyond Air Conditioners to encompass various processes. Swift advancements are required to effectively recover waste heat from diverse processes. HVAC systems, like many engineering systems, generate waste heat that holds the potential for recovery and reuse in alternative applications. This study focuses on exploring noble recovery methods, utilizing hot air reclaimed from the condenser of an HVAC system, determined through mass and energy balance considerations. Numerous experimental and theoretical investigations have been undertaken on High-Performance Heat Exchangers (HPHE) since Akachi first proposed them in 1990. However, due to the intricate interplay of hydrodynamics and thermodynamics, the operational mechanism of HPHE remains highly complex and not entirely elucidated. With high expectations for HPHE applications in the HVAC and Refrigeration (R) sector, this paper undertakes a comprehensive review of its development. It systematically summarizes the latest findings from both experimental and theoretical studies, with a specific focus on the HVAC and R field. Additionally, the paper highlights promising and innovative applications of HPHE. The intention is to furnish a foundational reference for future research endeavors in this evolving field.
Analysis of Human Capital Mediation Requirement with Financial Management Practices for Coffee Cooperatives Sustainability in Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of Management, CBE, Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, Kant Shashi
Published: January 2024

The primary focus of the study was on how human capital mediates organisational performance and financial management practices in Ethiopian coffee cooperatives. The researchers used a cross-sectional study using multistage sampling. KMO was used as a test for having enough data. Total variance was used to assess the overall effect of the regression. To assess if the observable variables could properly explain the latent determinants, confirmatory factor analysis was applied. The model fitness and mediation analysis were both tested using SEM. The KMO value of.906 was larger than 0.5 and the statistical cutoff for the Bartlett's test was lower than 0.05, according to the study, indicating that there was a meaningful association based on the data. The researchers found that the CMIN/DF was below 3.0, which suggests model was d in fitness indices. The Tucker Lewis Index (TLI) is used to compare the model under test. The performance of coffee cooperatives has increased by almost 75% as a result of human capital mediation. The performance of coffee cooperatives and financial management practices are now somewhat mediated.
Seasonal Incidence of Different Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies in Tomato Ecosystem
Authors: Rahman Tanjil , Devee Anjumoni , Dutta Pranab
Published: January 2024

A field investigation was carried out to analyze the seasonal incidence of different insect pests and their natural enemies in tomato ecosystem along with their correlation with weather parameters from December, 2020 to April, 2021. A total number of 10 insect pests and 11 natural enemies were documented throughout the season. Among those insect pests recorded, tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera was the major one (49.91% relative abundance) followed by aphid, Aphis gossypii (18.62%), serpentine leaf miner, Liriomyza trifolii (16.20%) and whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (7.33%). Among the natural enemies, coccinellids were found abundantly and Coccinella transversalis recorded the highest relative abundance of 26.77% followed by Cheilomenes propinqua (10.23%), Cheilomenes sexmaculata (10.23%) and Coccinella septempunctata (9.44%). The findings of the experiment indicated that the maximum population of Helicoverpa armigera and L. trifolii was observed on the 10th SMW. While in case of A. gossypii it was observed on the 7th SMW respectively. The correlation between insect infestations and meteorological conditions demonstrated that the min temp. showed notable positive correlation with H. armigera and Aphis gossypii population and considerable negative correlation with L. trifolii. The max temp. showed noteworthy negative correlation with L. trifolii and Aphis gossypii. The morning relative humidity was found to possess significant positive correlation with L. trifolii and negative correlation with H. armigera. The evening relative humidity showed negative correlation with L. trifolii and Aphis gossypii. The study's findings provide a clear picture of the level of harm caused by insect pests in addition to helping us anticipate the seasonal occurrence of these pests for the purposes of pest monitoring and management.
Bronastodobna najdišča Opatijskega Krasa (Pasjak, Šapjane, Loza II)
Authors: Smajila Nenad
Published: January 2024

Predstavljena so tri bronastodobna najdišča iz okolice vasi Pasjak in Šapjane. Okvirno so uvrščena v čas s tipološko-slogovno in tehnološko analizo odkrite materialne kulture. Prvič je na enem mestu zbrano in analizirano dostopno arheološko gradivo vseh treh sosednjih najdišč Gradina Pasjak, Gradina Šapjane in jamsko najdišče Loza II. To območje je zaradi pomanjkanja načrtnih arheoloških raziskav arheološko slabo prepoznavno. Sinteza arheoloških najdb, strnjenih v med seboj primerljive skupine, in njihova tipološka primerjava s podobnimi, dobro datiranimi ostanki materialne kulture so ustvarili jasnejšo sliko obravnavanega območja v okvirnem časovnem razponu. Predstavljeni rezultati analize materialne kulture nakazujejo na obstoj najdišč najmanj od srednje in pozne bronaste dobe do mlajšega obdobja. Poleg odkritih ostankov domnevno lokalnega izvora so prepoznani tudi odlomki vnesenih ostankov s širšega, nadregionalnega območja. Kljub ohlapni časovni opredelitvi je bil izveden manjši premik v načinu interpretacije najdene materialne kulture z omenjenih najdišč.
Biografije doktora Ivana Kalčića, dvaju liječnika iz susjednih mjesta Lipe i Malog Brguda
Authors: Ujčić Miljenko
Published: January 2024

Iz Liburnije i Kastavštine potekli su brojni vrijedni ljudi koje je životni put odveo daleko od rodnog kraja da bi u nekim novim sredinama stvarali uspješne karijere o kojima se u njihovu zavičaju gotovo ništa ne zna. O dvjema takvim osobama, liječnicima istog imena i prezimena, autor je proveo detaljna rodoslovna istraživanja i prikupio mnoštvo podataka koji su rezultirali ovdje prikazanim biografijama kako bi se s njima upoznala šira javnost u njihovu rodnom kraju.
Level of anxiety among children with cancer and their parents in Riyadh City
Authors: Al Thibani Nour , Moud Salma
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the anxiety levels of children with cancer and their parents following admission to the Military Hospital in Riyadh City.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a proforma between May 2019 to July 2019. Data collection involved the utilization of two tools. The first tool was a structured interview questionnaire design for children, while the second tool was intended for the parents of the children. The study sample comprised children and their parents who accompanied the child during hospitalization and chemotherapy. Approximately 74 children, aged 6-14 years old, diagnosed with cancer and admitted to the Riyadh Military Hospital, were enrolled in this study using convenience consecutive sampling.Results: A total of 148 individuals participated in this study. Seventy-four parents were enrolled, with 68.9% being mothers and 31.1% fathers. Among the parents in the study, 29.7% experienced severe anxiety, 41.9% reported a moderate level of anxiety, and 20.3% had a low level of anxiety. Seventy-four children were included in the study sample, with 48.6% being boys and 51.4% girls. Among the children, 37.8% exhibited high levels of anxiety, 41.9% displayed moderate anxiety, and 20.3% reported low levels of anxiety. Additionally, a relationship was observed between the anxiety levels of parents and the anxiety levels of their children.Conclusions: This study revealed that both children with cancer and their parents are experiencing moderate to severe levels of anxiety. The psychological well-being of cancer patients and their families is not a topic to be overlooked; rather, it is an important subject that requires attention and consideration.
A proteção social e a imigração em Portugal: para uma inclusão dos NPT
Authors: Valduga Tatiane Lucia
Published: January 2024

Este artigo aspira analisar o sistema de proteção social português referente aos cidadãos Nacionais de Países Terceiros (NPT), e a política nacional de integração do imigrante, a partir de uma revisão da literatura e da legislação específica sobre a matéria. Neste domínio problematizamos a inclusão social dos NPT em Portugal a partir da ótica da cidadania. O artigo apresenta uma análise documental, caracterizada por um processo dinâmico, ou seja, que traz uma reflexão fundamentada no estudo das fontes de informação primária para uma transcrição técnico-científica, que aspira contribuir para aprofundar o conhecimento científico na temática. Os resultados apontam que no âmbito da legislação a avaliação é positiva na política de integração dos NPT em Portugal. Contudo, apesar de garantir na legislação a integração e a cidadania do imigrante, esta população tem maior risco de vulnerabilidade social e há ainda um caminho a percorrer.