bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seismic Spectrum Feature Extraction Method Combining Allan Variance, VMD, and PSD: - A Case Study of the 2022 Mw 2.6 Microseismic Event in Huairou, Beijing
Authors: Liu Xu , Wang Jian , Liu Fei , Hancock Craig
Published: November 2023

Spectrum feature extraction plays a crucial role in identifying earthquake events and calculating seismic parameters. However, the identification standards of effective modal components in variational mode decomposition (VMD) are incomplete, leading to imprecise spectrum feature extraction. To address this issue, we propose a novel seismic spectrum feature extraction method that combines Allan variance, VMD, and power spectral density (PSD). First, VMD is applied to filter noise components from triaxial accelerometer observations and add effective signals. Second, PSD is utilized to extract three groups of seismic frequencies (tri-axial accelerometers). Finally, the Allan method is introduced to identify the group of accelerometer observations with the highest reliability as the vibration frequency caused by the seismic excitation. We validate the effectiveness of our method by analyzing a Mw 2.6 microseismic event that occurred in Huairou, Beijing in 2022. Our analysis demonstrates that triaxial accelerometers can effectively detect such events with a magnitude of 2.6. Additionally, our proposed method accurately extracts seismic spectrum features. Specifically, the seismic excitation vibration frequencies at four seismic monitoring stations were found to be 26.95 Hz, 12.89 Hz, 12.89 Hz, and 12.5 Hz. These findings highlight the potential of our approach for identifying and characterizing earthquake events, which has important implications for earthquake monitoring and hazard assessment.
Seasonal variation of trends and homogeneity of extreme forest fire danger index (FFDI) value
Authors: Hossain Iqbal , Khastagir Anirban , Gato-Trinidad Shirley , Anwar A. H. M. Faisal , Rasel HM
Published: November 2023

The traditional approach of potential fire danger is determined using the forest fire danger index (FFDI). Seasonal variability of the influential variables has significant impacts on the magnitude of extreme FFDI values. In this study, the severity of FFDI is determined using different statistical approaches following various hypotheses. The application of statistical analysis requires the data to be obtained from the same population distribution. The main objective of this research was to investigate the seasonal variation of homogeneity, trend, and change points of extreme FFDI. McArthur Forest Fire Danger index technique was employed in estimating the daily forest fire danger index for 15 stations located in Tasmania, Australia. Seasonal maximum FFDI values were extracted from the estimated daily FFDI values. Seasonal variation of trend analysis was performed after performing a homogeneity test. Non-parametric Mann- Kendall trend test was applied to investigate the trend of the seasonal extreme data sets. The scale of the trend was investigated employing the commonly used Sen’s slope. The results of the analysis reveal that there are temporal and spatial variations of the increasing FFDI values across Tasmania due to climate change. An extreme data series that accepts one statistical hypothesis in one theory may reject the same hypothesis in another theory. Seasonal variation in the future trend of FFDI will help to improve the management of natural resources and sustainable planning in the region. The adoption of appropriate construction strategies in extreme fire regions can be determined from this study.
Toxicity and repellent activity of a carlina oxide nanoemulsion toward the South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta
Authors: Tortorici Simona , Zeni Valeria , Perinelli Diego Romano , Ferrati Marta , Spinozzi Eleonora , Maggi Filippo , Benelli Giovanni , Rizzo Roberto
Published: November 2023

Plant essential oil (EO)-based insecticides represent a promising tool for IPM, though their formulation is limited by poor physio-chemical properties. EO encapsulation into stable formulations, like nano emulsions (NEs), could boost EO efficacy and stability. Carlina acaulis roots contain an EO recently studied for its excellent insecticidal activities, and chiefly composed by carlina oxide (>97%). Herein, we developed two carlina oxide NEs (0.25% and 0.5% w/w) through ultrasounds exposure and characterized them by dynamic light scattering. The NE insecticidal and repellent activities were investigated against T. absoluta eggs and larvae, and adults, respectively. 0.25% and 0.5% NEs showed a monomodal size distribution with a Z-average size of 113.87±1.32 nm and 127.27±0.47 nm, respectively. The polydispersity indexes measured at 0.15±0.01 and 0.16±0.01 indicate a low grade of polydispersity. The 0.25% NE showed significant contact toxicity on T. absoluta eggs, with a maximum egg hatching inhibition of 85.7% 11 days post-treatment. The highest larvicidal effect was observed in translaminar toxicity tests, with complete mortality after 24 h. The NE did not achieve significant oviposition deterrence. Overall, the tested NE showed promising effectiveness as ovicide and larvicide on T. absoluta, highlighting the need of further research shedding light on its modes of action, as well as to evaluate lethal and sublethal effects on tomato biological control agents and pollinators.
Total Flavonoids of Litchi Seed alleviates schistosomiasis liver fibrosis by suppressing hepatic stellate cells activation
Authors: Zhan Tingzheng , Cheng Qiuchen , Wang Jilong , Lv Jiahui , Mo Jingquan , Qiu Ran , Li Caiqi , Xiao Suyu , Luo Liuchun , Tang Lili , He Shanshan , Tang Zeli , Li Qing
Published: November 2023

Background Infection with Schistosoma japonicum (S. japonicum) can lead to liver fibrosis. The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) is a crucial phase in the development of liver fibrosis, and inhibiting their activation can alleviate this progression. Total Flavonoids of Litchi Seed (TFL) is a naturally extracted drug, and modern pharmacological studies have shown its anti-fibrotic and liver-protective effects. However, the role of TFL in schistosomiasis liver fibrosis still unclear. This study investigates the functions of TFL on liver fibrosis caused by S. japonicum infection and explores its potential mechanisms.
Methods: S. japonicum-induced murine models were generated by abdominal infection with 20 cercariae. The mice were divided into an infection group and a treatment group. The treatment group were treated with TFL (300 and 450 mg/kg). Inflammatory-related cytokines were measured using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Masson's trichrome staining were used to observe pathological changes in the liver. Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expressions of α-Smooth Muscle Actin (α-SMA), Collagen I, and Collagen III in the liver tissues. For the cell experiments, a model of HSCs activation induced by Transforming Growth Factor-β1 (TGF-β1) was established, and the effects of TFL on the activation of HSCs were examined using qPCR.
Results TFL significantly reduced the levels of Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α), and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the serum of S. japonicum infected mice. TFL reduced the liver and spleen index of mice and markedly improved the pathological changes in liver tissues induced by Sj, decreasing the expression of α-SMA, Collagen I protein and Collagen III protein in liver tissues. In vitro studies indicated that TFL apparently inhibited the activation of HCSs induced by TGF-β1 and reduced the levels of α-SMA.
Conclusion TFL could alleviate granulomatous lesions and improve liver fibrosis caused by S. japonicum by inhibiting the activation of HSCs.
An Earth-sized exoplanet ripe for emission spectroscopy with JWST in orbit around a nearby ultracool dwarf star
Authors: Gillon Michaël , Pedersen Peter , Rackham Benjamin , Dransfield Georgina , Ducrot Elsa , Barkaoui Khalid , Burdanov Artem , Schroffenegger Urs , Chew Yilen Gomez Maqueo , Lederer Susan , Alonso Roi , Burgasser Adam , Howell Steve , Narita Norio , de Wit Julien , Demory B , Queloz Didier , Triaud Amaury , Delrez L , Jehin Emmanuel , Hooton M , Garcia Lionel , Munoz Claudia Jano , Murray Catriona , Pozuelos Francisco , Sebastian Daniel , Timmermans Mathilde , Thompson Samantha , Zuniga-Fernandez Sebastian , Aceituno Jesús , Aganze Christian , Amado Pedro , Benkhaldoun Zouhair , Bolmont Émeline , Clark Catherine , Davoudi Fatemeh , de Leon J , Ikoma Masahiro , Ikuta K , Isogai Keisuke , Fukuda Izuru , Fukui Akihiko , Gerasimov Roman , Ghachoui Mourad , Hayashi Yuya , Hu Renyu , Kagetani T , Kawai Yugo , Kawauchi Kiyoe , Koll Daniel , Livingston John , Lyu Xintong , Mori Mayuko , Murgas Felipe , Palle Enric , Rebolo Rafael , Selsis Franck , Sota Alfredo , Stassun Keivan , Tamura Motohide , Theissen Christopher , Turbet Martin , Grootel Valerie Van , Varas Roberto , Watanabe Noriharu
Published: November 2023

The JWST space telescope has the potential to measure the emission spectrum of a highly irradiated exoplanet as small as the Earth, especially if it transits a very nearby and cold star similar in size to Jupiter. Such ‘ultracool dwarf stars’ are frequent in the solar neighborhood, but their planetary population remain extremely poorly studied. Indeed, only one transiting planetary system had been discovered around an ultracool dwarf star so far, TRAPPIST-1, and none of its seven planets is irradiated enough to make spectroscopic characterization by occultation emission spectroscopy possible with JWST. Here we present the discovery by the SPECULOOS project of an Earth-sized planet on a 17 hr orbit around an M6.5-type dwarf star 16.8 parsecs away. Thanks to its large irradiation (∼16 times the Earth’s), the infrared brightness, and Jupiter-like size of its host star, emission spectroscopy is possible with JWST, enabling the study of the planet’s atmospheric composition and/or surface mineralogy
Klein-gordon Oscillator in Dynamical Noncommutative Space
Authors: Haouam Ilyas
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to investigate the two-dimensional Klein-Gordon oscillator system in a dynamical noncommutative (DNC) space. We address the deformed system using the time-independent perturbation theory, where the energy eigenvalues and eigenvectors are obtained in relativistic and nonrelativistic regimes, also the effects of the dynamical and non-dynamical noncommutative settings are successfully examined. Then some numerical results are given and used to extensively study the conduct of the system under the various considerations. Note that in the DNC space, the space-space commutation relations and noncommutative parameter are position-dependent. The ﬁrst-order corrections to the eigensystem are found, then, it is shown that the energy shift depends on the DNC parameter τ . Moreover, using the accuracy of energy measurement, we put an upper bound on the parameter τ . Knowing that, with a set of two-dimensional Bopp-shift transformation, we link the noncommutative problem to the standard commutative one.
Das Forschungszentrum für Inklusive Bildung (FZIB): Inhalte und Perspektiven
Authors: Gasteiger-Klicpera Barbara , Besic Edvina , Holzinger Andrea , Kalcher Martina , Wohlhart David , Paleczek Lisa
Published: November 2023

Das Forschungszentrum für Inklusive Bildung (FZIB) wurde gegründet, um die Möglichkeiten digitaler Technologien für die Weiterentwicklung eines inklusiven Bildungssystems nutzbar zu machen. Das FZIB ist ein Verbundzentrum dreier Hochschulen (der Universität Graz, der Pädagogischen Hochschule Steiermark und der Privaten Pädagogischen Hochschule Augustinum) und hat in den letzten Jahren seine Expertise in einer Vielzahl an Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekten eingebracht. Zentrales Ziel dieser Projekte ist die Entwicklung von Unterrichtsmaterialien für die Individualisierung des Unterrichts sowie die Förderung von Barrierefreiheit und Partizipation. Alle Materialien werden als offene Bildungsressourcen zur Verfügung gestellt.
Knowledge, Perception and Utilization of Herbal Medicine in Treatment of Malaria in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Oloyede Oladeji Michael
Published: November 2023

Malaria control has been a challenge around the world for decades. In malaria endemic nations like Sub-Saharan Africa, traditional herbal medicine is the most common option for treating malaria. About 80% of the world's population relies on the use of herbal medicine to treat a variety of diseases, and the use of plant materials in the treatment of illnesses has continuously expanded. This study sought to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes towards the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria in southwest Nigeria. Descriptive design and multistage sampling techniques were utilised. During the first stage, three States were chosen through a balloting process utilising random sampling methods. Four (4) sections of the questionnaire were used to collect sociodemographic data and other factors that were important to the achievement of the given objectives. The findings revealed that 31.7% of the respondents had inadequate knowledge about traditional medicine for treatment of malaria. 20.8% had positive perceptions to the common herbal medicines used in the treatment of malaria. Majority stated malaria is not a serious disease to be concerned about, and that traditional medicine is superior to modern medicine. Conclusively, the results highlighted the respondent’s lack knowledge on the consequences of traditional medicine. A strong correlation between traditional medicine uses and perception in the treatment of malaria in southwest Nigeria was also discovered. The result of the study prompted a recommendation that the public health department of the ministry of health need to intensify campaign against use of unapproved herbs for treatment of malaria. Keywords; Malaria, Herbal Medicine, Treatment of Malaria.
Guardiãs da vida: Um estudo sobre as mulheres das comunidades tradicionais no cultivo de sementes crioulas
Authors: Martins Eloisa Maria Morguete , Chiusoli Claudio Luiz , Sachser Angnes Juliane
Published: November 2023

Este estudo apresenta a relevância da criação do banco de sementes crioulas gerenciado por mulheres em comunidades tradicionais, sendo esta uma eficiente metodologia para resgaste e armazenamento de sementes repassadas de geração em geração na agricultura familiar. As sementes são recursos básicos para autonomia, segurança alimentar e nutricional necessárias para permanência das famílias no campo com diversidade produtiva. Sendo assim, a pesquisa realizada teve por objetivo geral a formação de uma rede de participação de mulheres nas comunidades indígenas e quilombolas no município de Turvo, Paraná por meio do cultivo e intercambio de sementes. Foi realizada no período de outubro a dezembro de 2021. A metodologia proposta, com abordagem qualitativa, através de entrevistas em profundidade com análise de conteúdo, mediante roteiro previamente elaborado, centralizou-se em compreender a perspectiva dessas mulheres e seu conhecimento sobre o cultivo das sementes crioulas. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram o interesse em manter e cultivar as sementes crioulas seguindo as tradições de cada comunidade, tendo a rede de mulheres “Guardiãs da Vida” sua primeira formação com 7 integrantes, representando a riqueza de cultura e tradição por trás das sementes crioulas hoje cultivadas nessas comunidades de grande valor.
Catadores de materiais recicláveis: Uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Borges Rosane Villanova , Carbonera Mirian , Trindade Larissa de Lima
Published: November 2023

O objetivo é identificar, através da revisão integrativa, as principais categorias temáticas que envolvem a trajetória de vida dos catadores de materiais recicláveis, debatidas pela literatura, a partir da criação da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS). Fizeram parte estudos realizados a partir da promulgação da Lei n. 12.305/2010, até 22 de outubro de 2022, em bases de dados, como o Portal Capes, SciELO, SPELL e BDTD. Os resultados trazem de forma clara o limite desses empreendimentos coletivos e da PNRS. Destaca-se a necessidade do aumento da renda desses trabalhadores, melhoria das condições de trabalho, garantias trabalhistas e o reconhecimento destes enquanto agente ambiental. Como lacunas de pesquisa, observou-se que faltam estudos que possam nortear soluções para a promoção de melhorias nas condições de trabalho e soluções para a efetiva adequação dos direitos trabalhistas.
Evaluation of forming limit diagrams of stainless Steel AISI 304 and AISI 430
Authors: da Rocha Rafael Pandolfo , Riffel Matheus Henrique , Schaeffer Lirio
Published: November 2023

Current quality standards require standardized tests in order to employ metal sheets in deep drawing processes. These tests are conducted aiming to assess their degree of formability in order to ensure that these materials can be formed without any defects such as wrinkling, earing, or even localized rupture. To evaluate whether a piece can be stamped without failures, the forming limit curve (FLC) is used, which provides data on the deformations that materials can withstand under certain modes of plastic deformation during stamping processes. In summary, the behavior of the maximum and minimum principal deformations of a stamped component is compared with the material's FLC: any combination located below the curve means deformations that the material can withstand, and consequently, those located above indicate its rupture. The objective of this article is to determine through experiments the FLCs of austenitic AISI 304 and ferritic AISI 430 stainless steels, using three different lubricants (Draw 58 GS, Neutron Super Corte 1123-21S, and Flash Stamp 140), in order to account for the influence of lubricants and, consequently, friction on the behavior of the forming limit curves.
Extraction Method for Determining Dinotefuran Insecticide in Soil Samples
Authors: Soares Sandro , Sicupira Lázaro , de Pinho Gevany , Silvério Flaviano
Published: November 2023

Dinotefuran is a third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide that has a broad action spectrum in agriculture pests. Dinotefuran was authorized in Brazil in 2019, being classified as a very dangerous product for the environment. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize and validate the solid-liquid extraction with low temperature purification to determine dinotefuran in soil samples using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled diode array detection. The results showed that the best extracting phase was acetonitrile:water (8:2 v/v), followed by the clean-up with 50 mg of primary-secondary amine. The method under these conditions has a linear range of 15.0 to 140 µg kg-1 and reached limits of detection and quantification of 10.0 and 15.0 µg kg-1, respectively. The validation revealed that the method was selective, precise, accurate, and presented a matrix effect of 15%. Although dinotefuran was not detected in real soil samples, the proposed method proved to be an efficient alternative for monitoring dinotefuran in soil samples.
Target Indicators in Monitoring the Strategy Implementation
Authors: Kuznetsova Karine , Voronin Vyacheslav
Published: November 2023

Municipal administrations of big cities develop numerous transport strategies but few of them eventually enter practice, and those implemented require more efficient monitoring tools. This article introduces indicators that could be used during initial strategizing, e.g., goal-setting, road-mapping, etc., in order to evolve into strategy monitoring tools. It reviews international and domestic ratings of transport systems, their role and application in strategic planning, and related development indicators. The empirical research involved the experience of Moscow authorities in the development and implementation of strategic documents that regulate the transport system. As a rule, early strategic documents cover but a few implementation indicators, supported by a methodology for data gathering and analysis. However, a more complete strategy plan should include a list of second-level indicators. Such a detailed approach could explain the main indicators and provide a necessary quality assessment from different aspects.
Changes in Mn availability and soil acidity in Albic Retisol limed with dolomite screenings of various sizes and doses: a long-term microfield experiment in the north-western Russia
Authors: Litvinovich Andrey , Lavrishchev Anton , Bure Vladimir , Miladinović Vladimir , Saljnikov Elmira
Published: November 2023

Liming of acidic soils is associated with various processes in the soil, including the availability of nutrients for plants. The vector and extent of these changes depend, inter alia, on the type of lime material and the doses used. Particularly, excessive liming can trigger a deficiency of manganese for crops. A long-term microfield experiment (13 test years) was carried out on Albic Retisols reclaimed with the dolomite particles of various sizes as a by-product of stone processing quarries. Ten treatments including various sized dolomite particles and their combinations, as well as traditional limestone flour on the background of NPK fertilizer were studied for the changes in soil acidity indicators (exchangeable acidity, pH; hydrolytic acidity, Hy; total acidity, Htot) and manganese availability. The amount of acidic components passing into the extract of 1N KCl was insufficient to reveal a dependency between the exchangeable acidity and the content of mobile manganese in the soil of most treatments limed with dolomite particles of various sizes. However, the relationship between the content of mobile Mn in soils and the value of hydrolytic acidity was proved by paired linear regressions. Regardless of the dose and size of dolomite particles added, the soil was highly and moderately supplied with plant available manganese during the entire study period.
Sex-dependent effects of chronic intermittent ethanol treatment in Wistar rats
Authors: Dorofeikova Mariia , Antonova Irina , Gromova Galina , Veraksa Anastasia , Filatova Elena , Egorov Alexei
Published: November 2023

Multiple behavioral parameters are associated with vulnerability to alcohol dependence, but the contribution of such factors as cognitive flexibility and sex differences still require further clarification. Our goal was to assess how sex differences mediate relationships between cognitive flexibility, affective state, hierarchy and ethanol preference before and after chronic intermittent ethanol (CIE) exposure in Wistar rats. The results of our study revealed sex-dependent changes in ethanol preference and locomotor activity throughout the time. Anxiety levels were sex-dependently affected by ethanol exposure with a dramatic decrease in ethanol-exposed females. Similarly, striatal tyrosine hydroxylase expression was affected by CIE in a sex-dependent manner, with ethanol-exposed females having higher expression than males. Baseline cognitive flexibility was better in rats with higher locomotor activity and lower anxiety levels but did not correlate with ethanol preference in rats. Taken together, these results are important for understanding sex-dependent alterations in brain and behavior induced by alcohol. This provides important insights into understanding sex differences in the risk for mental disorders.
análise, a paritr de Habermas, dos pressupostos recursais no direito processual civil
Authors: Duarte dos Santos e Silva Candido Francisco
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem como escopo refletir a partir de um prisma interdisciplinar a respeito dos pressupostos ou requisitos de admissibilidade recursal, bem como sobre os importantes princípios atinentes aos recursos, no Direito Processual Civil, em especial quanto à dialeticidade em sede de Apelação. Para tanto, a partir do pensamento do filósofo alemão Jürgen Habermas, em especial no que diz respeito ao Agir Comunicativo, em diálogo com os autores do Direito: Alexandre Freitas Câmara e Humberto Theodoro Júnior, buscar-se-á discutir acerca dos limites e potencialidades da dialeticidade enquanto manancial comunicativo, no Direito Processual Civil e os possíveis entraves referentes a racionalidade estratégica.
Autorreflexão e pesquisa ação-crítica
Authors: Queiroz Rafael , Prederigo Allana Ladislau , Fernandes Letícia Soares , Santana Gustavo Falcão , Almeida Mariangela Lima de
Published: November 2023

O conhecimento tem sido objeto de reflexão e estudo em várias áreas do saber, bem como elemento-chave nas grandes transformações enfrentadas pela humanidade. Assim, a autorreflexão, conforme aponta Jürgen Habermas refere-se a um processo de análise crítica e autorreflexiva realizado por indivíduos e pela sociedade como um todo. A autorreflexão também está associada ao desenvolvimento do entendimento crítico, o que permite que os sujeitos, de modo coletivo avaliem constantemente suas próprias ações e instituições em relação aos padrões de justiça, igualdade e compensação. Em termos mais amplos, a autorreflexão em Habermas está relacionada ao conceito de “espaço público” e à ideia de que uma sociedade saudável e democrática requer um diálogo público aberto e crítico, o que fundamenta a pesquisa-ação. Encontramos na pesquisa-ação uma abordagem que combina a investigação acadêmica com a ação prática para promover mudanças sociais, envolvendo a colaboração entre pesquisadores e membros da comunidade, visando gerar conhecimento relevante e aplicável às questões enfrentadas por estas. Perante o exposto, toma-se como objetivo principal tecer considerações acerca do conceito de autorreflexão para estratégia de produção de dados numa pesquisa-ação crítica. Trata-se de um relato de pesquisa que visa refletir acerca da autorreflexão incorporada na metodologia da pesquisa-ação, principalmente no tocante à formação continuada de profissionais da educação. Nesse contexto, acredita-se que, a partir da autorreflexão crítica tais profissionais possam constituir-se em uma comunidade autocrítica de pesquisadores que investigam suas concepções e ações, possibilitando outros/novos modos de conceber e produzir conhecimentos.
Reconsiderações habermasianas para o conceito de ética da BNCC
Authors: Fernandes Araújo Fábio Rodrigo
Published: November 2023

Na história educacional, em particular nos PCNS (1997), a ética adquire o status de tema transversal para uma educação básica de qualidade, quando são inseridos os conceitos de justiça, dialogo, afetos e emoções, reciprocidade, diálogo e racionalidade enquanto conteúdos comuns para as práticas pedagógicas e para os conhecimentos específicos das disciplinas. Na BNCC, a referência exata a esse conceito se faz nas competências gerais 6, 7, 9 e 10, como também, na menção do termo formação que está presente na introdução dos tópicos que propõe bases para o pensar educativo das ciências humanas e sociais.  Desta forma, a intenção é propor, pela filosofia de Jürgen Habermas, uma nova abordagem conceitual sobre ética presente na BNCC. A pesquisa se constitui por uma análise bibliográfica e interpretativa da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), das obras de Jürgen Habermas e de artigos referentes à educação e agir comunicativo. Logo, no campo educacional, o conceito de ética, na BNCC, pode ter uma estruturação com indicações racionais e comunicativas, conteúdos possibilitados pelo filosofar brasileiro, e mobilização de conhecimentos a partir de princípios e lógicas de ordem geográfica e simbólica. Esta ordem tem como base procedimentos, conceitos e entendimentos intersubjetivos, dimensões que são conduzidas através de aprendizagens construídas pelo discurso, tanto em sua forma multidimensional como concordante entre os atores sociais.
A origem dos conflitos sociais a partir da teoria do reconhecimento de Axel Honneth e as suas contribuições para a socioeducação
Authors: Cardoso Martha Vanessa Lima do Nascimento , Menezes Anderson de Alencar
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem por objetivo compreender a Origem dos Conflitos Sociais a partir da Teoria do Reconhecimento, do sociólogo e filósofo alemão Axel Honneth (2009), e as suas importantes contribuições para os estudos sobre o Sistema Socioeducativo/Socioeducação, partindo do primado que, o desreconhecimento dos direitos dos adolescentes e jovens que se encontram em situação de vulnerabilidade e marginalização, muitas vezes, desde a mais tenra idade, é um fator importante e que dá origem aos conflitos sociais. Para tanto, fundamentamos a falta de reconhecimento dos direitos dos jovens a partir das três dimensões do Reconhecimento desenvolvidas pelo referido autor, a saber: o amor, o direito e a estima social. O nosso estudo busca trabalhar o conceito de Socioeducação partindo da concepção de educação social analisando as possíveis raízes da violência que levam os jovens a delinquir sob um paradigma neoliberal que visa à manutenção das desigualdades sociais e valoriza a estima maritocrática. Diante disso, o autor apresenta a Redistribuição como alternativa capaz de romper com tal exclusão.
Competência informacional com vistas à mulher em situação de violência
Authors: Neri Georginei Souza , Mota Francisca Rosaline Leite
Published: November 2023

A violência contra a mulher é uma realidade mundial estabelecida nas desigualdades de gênero e perpetuada por discursos culturais e sociais. O acesso e uso de informações precisas e atualizadas sobre diferentes formas de violência são fundamentais para romper o ciclo de agressão e da falta de conhecimento sobre direitos e leis de proteção. Nesta perspectiva, é mister entender o comportamento informacional e fomentar a Competência Informacional das mulheres vítimas da violência de gênero.  O presente artigo se propõe a tecer considerações sobre as deficiências sociais, políticas e operacionais existentes na esfera de amparo e proteção às mulheres vítimas de violência (s). Como resultado, propõe a construção de um modelo de rede pautado na intersecção mulher-informação-órgãos de apoio e proteção contra à(s) violência(s), fundamentada nas competências em informação de modo concomitante.
The Role of TRIM Proteins in Vascular Disease
Authors: Chen Xinxin , Chen Xiaolong
Published: November 2023

There are more than 80 different tripartite motifs (TRIM) proteins within the E3 ubiquitin
ligase subfamily, including proteins that regulate intracellular signaling, apoptosis, autophagy, proliferation,
inflammation, and immunity through the ubiquitination of target proteins. Studies conducted
in recent years have unraveled the importance of TRIM proteins in the pathophysiology of vascular
diseases. In this review, we describe the effects of TRIM proteins on vascular endothelial cells,
smooth muscle cells, heart, and lungs. In particular, we discuss the potential mechanisms by which
TRIMs regulate diseases and shed light on the potential therapeutic applications of TRIMs.
Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined with Fufang Xueshuantong Capsule Attenuate Oxidative Stress and Vascular Lesions
in Diabetic Rats by Activating Nrf-2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway
Authors: Sun Yunchao , Li Yongzhang , Gao Xueliang , Gao Limin , Yang Bingqi , Zhao Jianing
Published: November 2023

Background::

Macrovascular lesions are the main cause of death and disability in
diabetes mellitus, and excessive accumulation of cholesterol and lipids can lead to long-term
and repeated damage of vascular endothelial cells. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
(UCMSCs) can attenuate vascular endothelial damage in type 1 diabetic mice, while Fufang
Xueshuantong capsule (FXC) has a protective effect on endothelial function; however, whether
FXC in combination with UCMSCs can improve T2DM macrovascular lesions as well as its
mechanism of action are not clear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the role of
FXC + UCMSCs in T2DM vasculopathy and their potential mechanism in the treatment of
T2DM.

Methods::

The control and T2DM groups were intragastrically administered with equal amounts
of saline, the UCMSCs group was injected with UCMSCs (1×106, resuspended cells with 0.5
mL PBS) in the tail vein, the FXC group was intragastrically administered with 0.58 g/kg FXC,
and the UCMSCs + FXC group was injected with UCMSCs (1×106) in the tail vein, followed
by FXC (0.58 g/kg), for 8 weeks.

Results::

We found that FXC+UCMSCs effectively reduced lipid levels (TG, TC, and LDL-C)
and ameliorated aortic lesions in T2DM rats. Meanwhile, Nrf2 and HO-1 expression were upregulated.
We demonstrated that inhibition of Nrf-2 expression blocked the inhibitory effect of
FXC+UCMSCs-CM on apoptosis and oxidative stress injury.

Conclusion::

Our data suggest that FXC+UCMSCs may attenuate oxidative stress injury and
macroangiopathy in T2DM by activating the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway.
Role of Clinical Features, Pathogenic and Etiological Characteristics of Community-acquired Pneumonia with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Early
Diagnosis
Authors: Liu Bai-Yi , Zhang Dan , Fan Zhu , Jin Jing-Jing , Li Cai-Hong , Guo Rui-Nan , Li Xue-Juan , Huang Yan
Published: November 2023

Objective::

To study the etiological characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia
(CAP) combined with type 2 diabetes (T2D), providing a reference for early clinical diagnosis
and treatment of the disease.

Methods::

We selected a total of 93 patients with CAP and analyzed their metagenomics nextgeneration
sequencing (mNGS) data. The case group comprised 46 patients with combined
CAP/T2D, and the control group comprised 47 patients without diabetes. We analyzed the pathogenic
findings of the two groups.

Result::

There were statistically significant differences in age between the two groups
(P = 0.001). Leukocytes (P = 0.012), blood platelets (P = 0.034), fibrinogen (P = 0.037),
D-dimer (P = 0.000), calcitonin ogen (P = 0.015), ultrasensitive C-reactive protein or C-reactive
protein (CRP) (P = 0.000), serum amyloid A (P = 0.000), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate
(P = 0.003) were higher in the case group than in the control group. Albumin was lower in the
case group than in the control group. All differences were statistically significant. The infection
rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae (P = 0.030), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P = 0.043), and Candida
albicans (P = 0.032) were significantly different between the two groups.

Conclusion::

Compared with those without diabetes, the infection rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans were higher in patients with combined CAP/T2D.
Recent Patents for Optical Alignment
Authors: Li Guo , Yu Kun Peng
Published: November 2023

Background:

The installation of optical devices is a necessary operation before their
use. Therefore, the configuration of the optical system affects the performance of the whole optical system. However, in the process of optical system installation, there are still some technical
breakthroughs to be made in order to better carry out optical system installation in the future.

Objective:

Through the introduction and discussion of the devices, methods and patent features of
optical alignment testing in recent years, some valuable conclusions are summarized, and future
research and development are prospected.

Methods:

The patents of optical system assembly were studied, and the patents and research progress of optical alignment were summarized.

Results:

With the development of optical technology, optical alignment has become more and
more important, so optical alignment is needed to realize the design of optical systems.

Conclusion:

It is concluded that there is still a large space for the development of optical alignment, and the main development trend is towards high precision and large caliber
Professional Ethics, Challenges and Opportunities for Blockchain
Technology in Healthcare Sector: A Systematic Review
Authors: Singh Keerti , Krishna Charu , Kumar Divya
Published: November 2023

Background::

The healthcare sector faces numerous issues, such as insurance fraud,
electronic medical record management, interoperability, insecure dissemination of information,
etc. The novel Blockchain technology holds tremendous potential to transform the healthcare
sector by addressing these rising challenges in the industry. It provides a secure platform for
storing, disseminating, and retrieving sensitive patient data and health records while preserving
the ethical principles of the healthcare sector.

Method::

In this study, we systematically reviewed the literature on blockchain technology in
healthcare using PRISMA and highlighted how blockchain technology might promote innovation
and deliver major improvements in the healthcare sector.

Result::

Our goal is to examine the present status of this discipline, focusing on limits and potential
advances. Queries were used to gather Scopus, PubMed, SpringerLink, IEEE Xplore,
and Web of Science publications that met the criteria for the selection of papers.

Conclusion::

This article, thus, analyses the potential for blockchain in the healthcare industry
and outlines blockchain-based products in healthcare. Our study enhances and complements
prior healthcare blockchain research.
Abdominal Examination
Authors: Ghaly Yousif Nasser , Hadi Najah R. , Alamran Fadhil G.
Published: November 2023

The abdominal examination consists of four basic components: inspection,
palpation, percussion, and auscultation. It is important to begin with the general
examination of the abdomen with the patient in a completely supine position. The
present chapter is mainly focused on how to examine abdominal systematic. 
Three Decades of Progress and Commitment: Brief Historical Landmarks of ‘Galician Medical Journal’ Journey
Authors: Popadynets Oksana , Kotyk Taras , Fedoruk Oksana , Tokaruk Nadiya , Bedei Viktoria
Published: November 2023

The 'Galician Medical Journal' celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, marking three decades of impactful contributions to the medical field. Since its establishment in 1994, the journal has evolved, overcoming challenges to become a significant platform for disseminating medical knowledge. In this editorial, we briefly reflect on the historical evolution of the journal, highlighting its transformation from local origins to an active involvement in the global medical community.
Attitudes, Barriers, and Motivators Toward Daily Walking and a Mobile App to Increase Walking Among Women: Web-Based Anonymous Survey
Authors: Jones Catherine , Chandarana Shikha , Vyas Amita , Napolitano Melissa
Published: November 2023

Background

There are disparities in the prevalence of physical activity (PA) with women engaging in less PA than men, a gap which widens during midlife. Walking is a generally accepted form of PA among women and should be encouraged. Motivations, barriers, and attitudes to engaging in walking change with age, but the influencing factors are not well understood nor are the features of mobile apps that facilitate daily walking.

Objective

This study explores the relationship between age and women’s self-reported motivations, barriers, attitudes, and beliefs toward daily walking. It further assesses attitudes toward features of a mobile app designed to sync with a wearable step tracker to increase and maintain levels of daily walking among women.

Methods

A web-based anonymous survey was completed by 400 women, aged 21-75 years. The 31-item survey captured women’s perceived barriers and motivators toward daily walking and attitudes toward mobile apps to support and maintain daily walking. For analysis, responses to the survey were grouped into 2 categories of women: ages 21-49 years and ages 50-75 years. Bivariate analyses were conducted through SPSS (IBM Corp) for each of the survey questions using chi-square for dichotomous variables and 1-tailed t tests for scales and continuous variables to identify significant differences between the groups. One-tailed t tests were run for scaled variables to identify significant differences between the 10-year age increments.

Results

Significant barriers to daily walking were observed in the 21-49–year group for personal and work responsibilities, motivational and psychosocial factors, and physical and environmental factors. Motivators to walk daily in the 21- 49–year group were significantly higher to reduce stress and anxiety, and motivators to walk daily in the 50-75–year group were significantly higher to help manage or lose weight and to reduce the risk of chronic illness. Women’s walking preferences, beliefs around their walking behaviors, and their perceived importance of the features of a future mobile app for walking designed specifically for women showed significant variation according to age. When asked about the importance of features for a mobile app, women aged 21-49 years indicated a significantly higher number of positive responses for the following features: digital community support, rewards or point system, and seeing a daily or weekly or monthly progress chart.

Conclusions

Our findings indicate that barriers, motivators, and beliefs around daily walking and the importance of preferred features of a mobile app vary according to women’s ages. Messaging and app features should be tailored to different age groups of women. These study results can be viewed as a foundation for future research and development of mobile health interventions to effectively increase daily walking among women of all ages.
Pelatihan Apresiasi Karya Sastra Jawa bagi Siswa SD Negeri Suryowijayan Yogyakarta
Authors: Prakoso Imam , Winarti Daru , Sulistyowati Sulistyowati
Published: November 2023

It seems that geguritan still being one of the learning objects which rarely receive attention in school. This is because geguritan is stigmatized as a literature work that is difficult to understand because of its language, hence only certain people are able to appreciate it. Based on this problem, the Javanese Literature Program of UGM community service team attempted to reintroduce geguritan through literature appreciation activities to the students of Suryowijayan Elementary School. This program aims to remind them of the Javanese cultural identity which is implemented in geguritan and improve their social awareness. There were several activities including an introduction to the basic concept of geguritan, geguritan reading practice, geguritan writing practice about students’ hobbies and daily activities, and creating a wall magazine from their geguritan. At the end of the program, students read their geguritan which later turned into a compilation video as the outcome of this program.

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Kiranya apresiasi karya sastra geguritan masih menjadi bentuk pendidikan yang belum mendapatkan perhatian di lingkungan sekolah. Hal ini karena masih adanya anggapan terhadap geguritan sebagai sebuah karya sastra yang sukar dipahami karena bahasanya sehingga hanya bisa dinikmati oleh kalangan tertentu. Berangkat dari stigma tersebut, tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat dari Program Studi Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa UGM berupaya untuk mengenalkan kembali geguritan melalui kegiatan apresiasi karya sastra yang dilakukan terhadap siswa SD Negeri Suryowijayan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan mengingatkan kembali identitas budaya Jawa yang terwujud dalam geguritan serta meningkatkan kepedulian sosial akan berbagai peristiwa dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Bentuk pembelajaran yang dilakukan dalam kegiatan ini terdiri atas beberapa tahap, yaitu pengenalan konsep dasar geguritan, latihan membaca geguritan, latihan menulis geguritan tentang hobi serta keseharian siswa, dan pembuatan karya mading dari geguritan. Pada akhirnya, karya mading tersebut dibaca oleh siswa dan divisualisasikan menjadi sebuah video kompilasi sebagai bentuk luaran program pengabdian.
Motif disabilitas netra berprofesi sebagai pustakawan
Authors: Valentino Rahmat Alifin , Rusmana Agus , Damayani Ninis Agustini
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The number of librarian with disability, particularly with limited ability to see or blind is not many. This research explores the motives of the blind on why becoming librarians.

Research methods. This study used a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques used observations and interviews. Sampling was decided purposively.  

Analysis data. Research analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validation techniques were carried out using credibility tests.

Results and Discussion. The motive to become a librarian refers to Alfred Schutz's phenomenological theory which can be divided into two categories: motives based on because-motive (Weil-Motiv), namely the hobby of reading, lack of reading material for blind people, and library facilities that support performance for librarians with visual disabilities. Motives based on the in-order-to motive (Um-zu-Motiv) are to change the social stigma of people with visual disabilities, increase readers’ interest in reading, socialize braille collections, increase economic levels, and increase relationships.

Conclusion. The findings show that being a librarian with visual disabilities is oriented towards past and future motives.
Community engagement through Library and Information Science teaching- learning activities at Islamic higher education in Indonesia
Authors: Labibah Labibah , Marwiyah Marwiyah , Mudawamah Nita Siti , Puspita Anindya Gita , Anjarwati Siwi
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Community engagement is one of the ways to connect between academic environment and community. This research aims to explore community engagement as part of the course in the Library Science Study Program to match with the seven main principles of community engagement.

Research Method. This is qualitative research with a case study approach on how community engagement concept is implemented in the learning and teaching activities at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang.

Data analysis. The data was analyzed by using cross-case data analysis.

Results and Discussion. The results show that the two LIS Programs have conducted community engagement effectively in their learning and teaching by referring to the main seven principles of community engagement.

Conclusion. In terms of the community engagement, UIN Malang has more intensive relationships with the community because their activities involve wider community around the area. While in terms of the sustainability, UIN Yogyakarta shows a better-organized program as they assign the students to create strategic plans and SOPs by encouraging the community library organizers to continue what has been conducted by the students during the program. This community engagement program also in line with community service missions of the university.
Identifikasi Parameter Adaptif Motor Arus Searah Penguat Terpisah Menggunakan Algoritma LMS
Authors: Utami Nia Saputri , Hudati Imroatul
Published: November 2023

Sistem kendali adaptif merupakan suatu sistem yang mampu menyesuaikan dirinya terhadap perubahan yang terjadi di lingkungan sekitarnya (beradaptasi). Salah satu pemanfaatan sistem kendali adaptif adalah untuk identifikasi parameter sistem. Motor arus searah penguat terpisah merupakan jenis motor searah yang sumber tegangan jangkar dan tegangan medannya dipasang terpisah. Parameter motor searah penguat terpisah digunakan dalam pemodelan untuk mendapatkan fungsi alih. Dari fungsi alih kontinu kemudian diubah ke dalam bentuk fungsi alih diskrit untuk memperoleh persamaan diferensial diskritnya. Selanjutnya koefisien dari persamaan diferensial tersebut dijadikan sebagai target yang ingin dicapai selama proses iterasi berlangsung pada simulasi algoritma least mean square dengan input xk=rand(1,n), jumlah sampel sebanyak 1000 dan laju konvergensi sebesar 0,05. Pada artikel ini, simulasi dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bobot terbaik, jumlah iterasi dan laju konvergensi yang sesuai untuk pemodelan. Parameter Adaptif yang akan diidentifikasi berupa bobot dari pemodelan adaptif yang dibuat dan hasilnya dibandingkan dengan perhitungan fungsi alih diskrit sebenarnya. Bobot w1 yang ingin dicapai dalam proses iterasi yaitu 0,01566 dan bobot w2=0,0003107. Hasil terbaik yang dapat dicapai dalam proses iterasi yaitu w1=0,015659 dan w2=0,00031161 dengan eror sebesar 0,00000042928 serta nilai MSE (mean square error) sebesar 0,0000000000016.