bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacts of different interactive elements on consumers’ purchase intention in live streaming e-commerce
Authors: Liu Xiaoli , Zhang Lei
Published: December 2024

Live streaming e-commerce (LSE) has gained tremendous popularity as an innovative social commerce platform that integrates real-time interactions among customers, streamers, and operators to promote product sales. However, there is still much to be discovered about the factors that determine the success of LSE. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of diverse interactive elements, namely consumer-streamer, consumer-platform, and consumer-consumer interactions, on consumers’ purchase intention from the perspectives of social presence and trust using the SOR theory. Additionally, we examine the moderating effects of susceptibility to informative influence on the relationship between different interactive elements and consumers’ purchase intention. We collected survey data from 326 LSE consumers and a structural equation model was employed to evaluate our research hypotheses. Our results reveal that consumer-streamer interaction and consumer-consumer interaction positively influence consumers’ purchase intention. Social presence mediates the relationship between the three types of interactions and consumers’ purchase intention, while trust plays a mediator role in both consumer-streamer and consumer-consumer interactions that affect consumers’ purchase intention. Susceptibility to informative influence has a significant positive moderating effect between consumer-streamer interaction and purchase intention. This study expands on current theoretical research regarding LSE and offers practical insights for operators in the field.
A Ralstonia solanacearum type III effector alters the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton to promote bacterial virulence in plants
Authors: Hiles Rachel , Rogers Abigail , Jaiswal Namrata , Zhang Weiwei , Butchacas Jules , Merfa Marcus V. , Klass Taylor , Barua Pragya , Thirumalaikumar Venkatesh P. , Jacobs Jonathan M. , Staiger Christopher J. , Helm Matthew , Iyer-Pascuzzi Anjali S.
Published: December 2024

Cellular responses to biotic stress frequently involve signaling pathways that are conserved across eukaryotes. These pathways include the cytoskeleton, a proteinaceous network that senses external cues at the cell surface and signals to interior cellular components. During biotic stress, dynamic cytoskeletal rearrangements serve as a platform from which early immune-associated processes are organized and activated. Bacterial pathogens of plants and animals use proteins called type III effectors (T3Es) to interfere with host immune signaling, thereby promoting virulence. We previously found that RipU, a T3E from the soilborne phytobacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum, co-localizes with the plant cytoskeleton. Here, we show that RipU from R. solanacearum K60 (RipUK60) associated with and altered the organization of both the actin and microtubule cytoskeleton. We found that pharmacological disruption of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cytoskeleton promoted R. solanacearum K60 colonization. Importantly, tomato plants inoculated with R. solanacearum K60 lacking RipUK60 (ΔripUK60) had reduced wilting symptoms and significantly reduced root colonization when compared to plants inoculated with wild-type R. solanacearum K60. Collectively, our data suggest that R. solanacearum K60 uses the type III effector RipUK60 to remodel cytoskeletal organization, thereby promoting pathogen virulence.
Towards a queer theory of the Korean Wave: Potentiality and paradox
Authors: Baudinette Thomas , Santos Kristine Michelle L.
Published: December 2024

Within this brief editorial introduction to our Special Issue on ‘Queering the Korean Wave’, we unpack just what it means to queer the theorization of Korean popular culture’s transnational circulation both politically and methodologically. We assert that a queer theory of the Korean Wave must always be grounded in a recognition of the paradox of the K-pop industry’s heteropatriarchal and homophobic tendencies while also celebrating the potential for fans to transform it into a resource for combatting heteronormativity through their creative fandom practices. Specifically reflecting on the spread of K-pop fandom among LGBTQ+ communities around the world – and especially in Asia – we ultimately emphasize that it is via fans’ active and transformative engagement with K-pop that queer emancipatory knowledge is produced, exploring how the queer potentials of K-pop are unlocked by fans as the genre spreads transnationally. Finally, while introducing the work of the Special Issue’s contributors, we discuss how a queer theory of the Korean Wave must also always be based in decolonial collaborative relationships which de-couple the generation of queer theory from its traditional centring within Western academic institutions.
Helena Augusta, la domus Divina y Augusta Emerita en época constantiniana
Authors: Saquete José Carlos
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo se estudia una dedicación a la domus divina y a Helena Augusta, probablemente la madre de Constantino, en una inscripción opistógrafa hallada en Mérida. Es la primera inscripción documentada en Hispania a una de las mujeres más importantes de su tiempo y no existen muchas en todo el Imperio romano, ya que las mujeres de la familia imperial aparecen muy poco en la epigrafía desde época tetrárquica, y tampoco es habitual la presencia de la domus divina en los epígrafes de este período. A pesar de su formulario y vocabulario escueto, muy diferente al utilizado en las inscripciones del s. IV, la dedicación toma sentido en relación con la posición administrativa de Emerita en tiempos de Constantino.
The God away from his city: the fall of Jerusalem in 70 ce. Flavius Josephus’ view from Bellum Iudaicum
Authors: Lorenzini Francesca
Published: December 2024

Once the first Jewish revolt (66-70 CE) was over, the kohen Yosef ben Matityahu – known since 71 CE in Flavian-era Rome as Titus Flavius Iosephus – wrote his first work entitled Bellum Iudaicum (75-79 CE) to provide the Jews and Romans with an exposition of the events he had experienced as a former general of Galilee. However, BJ is more than a military account. It is the last page of the sacred history of the ἔθνος τῶν Ἰουδαίων before the Temple was destroyed.
The destruction – according to Josephus – was due to the ἀσέβεια of the rebel groups who generated στάσις and impurity. They desecrated the holy city and made themselves guilty of injustice and contaminatio in the eyes of God. For that reason, Jerusalem could no longer be his seat. God’s remoteness – in the form of divine punishment as χόλος τοῦ θεοῦ – is actually the highest form of justice. God turned away, and the Romans became the executors of his will.
CONWAY-MAXWELL POISSON REGRESSION MODELING OF INFANT MORTALITY IN SOUTH SULAWESI
Authors: Oktaviana Oktaviana , Sanusi Wahidah , Aswi Aswi , Sukarna Sukarna , Folorunso Serifat Adedamola
Published: December 2024

Overdispersion is a common problem in count data that can lead to inaccurate parameter estimates in Poisson regression models. Quasi-Poisson and negative binomial regressions are often used to address overdispersion but have limitations, especially with small samples. The Conway-Maxwell Poisson (CMP) regression model, an extension of the Poisson distribution, effectively addresses both overdispersion and underdispersion, even with limited data, due to additional parameters that better control data dispersion. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a critical public health indicator, reflecting healthcare quality and broader social, economic, and environmental factors. Accurate IMR estimation is essential for evaluating health policies. This study aims to (1) identify overdispersion in IMR data from South Sulawesi, (2) model IMR using CMP regression, and (3) identify factors influencing IMR. The dataset includes IMR, Low Birth Weight (LBW), diarrhea, asphyxia, pneumonia, and exclusive breastfeeding. Analysis showed significant overdispersion with a ratio of 4.639, making CMP the optimal model with an AIC of 186.845. Significant factors identified were LBW, asphyxia, pneumonia, and exclusive breastfeeding. These findings advance statistical methodologies for count data analysis and offer a more accurate approach to evaluating public health policies, supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in South Sulawesi Province.
Variability analysis in genotypes of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) for yield and yield related traits
Authors: Resmi Paul , Divya K K
Published: December 2024

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is the world’s major spice crop. India faces tough competition from other black pepper-producing countries in both production volume and productivity. There is a pressing need to enhance production per unit area by developing improved varieties with superior quality attributes. Ten genotypes of black pepper developed by different centers of the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Spices were evaluated. The relationships between dry berry yield and yield-related traits in black pepper were analyzed. Data were collected on five quantitative traits, namely spike length (cm), number of berries per spike, fresh berry yield per plant (kg), dry berry yield per plant (kg) and dry recovery (%) during 2022-23. Analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences for all characters. Highest genotypic coefficient of variation and phenotypic coefficient of variation were observed for the number of berries per spike, spike length and dry berry yield per plant. Lowest values of genotypic coefficient of variation and phenotypic co-efficient of variation were noted for dry recovery. Genotypes exhibited high heritability and genetic improvement over the mean for the number of berries per spike and spike length. This suggests that additive gene effects influence the expression of these traits. Yield of dry berries per plant showed a very strong correlation with fresh berry yield, dry recovery and the number of berries per spike, both at the phenotypic and genotypic levels. In the path analysis, yield of fresh berries, dry recovery percentage and the number of berries per spike exhibited strong positive direct and indirect effects on the yield of dry berries. Genotype PRS 161 exhibited superior performance in terms of morphological traits, yield and yield-related characteristics, followed by SV 11 among the various genotypes analyzed. High yielding genotypes identified in this study can be considered for developing new varieties and can also be utilized in future breeding programs.
Chitosan-induced growth enhancement, piperine production and relative expression of piperine synthase gene in long pepper (Piper longum L.)
Authors: Abhijith Koodamvetty , Deepa S Nair , Soni K B , Swapna Alex , Manju R V , Vishnu V
Published: December 2024

A study was undertaken to investigate the effects of chitosan (CS) at varying concentrations (0 g/L, 1 g/L, 2 g/L, 3 g/L and 4 g/L) on Piper longum. CS, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, has garnered attention for its potential to enhance plant growth and yield. The experiment involved foliar applications of CS at 2, 4 and 6 months after planting (MAP), followed by observations 1 month postapplication (3, 5 and 7 MAP). This allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the impact of CS on the growth, physiological, biochemical and yield parameters of P. longum. Notably, the findings highlighted that foliar spraying of CS at lower concentrations (1 g/L and 2 g/L) significantly stimulated the growth and yield attributes and expression of the piperine synthase gene in P. longum. These concentrations positively affected various parameters, including shoot length, physiological functions, biochemical processes and yield metrics. Conversely, higher concentrations of CS (3 g/L and 4 g/L) exhibited inhibitory effects, leading to compromised performance across the assessed parameters. Moreover, these concentrations produced poorer results than the control treatment, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive CS application on P. longum. Overall, these findings emphasize the importance of optimizing CS concentrations for effective enhancement of growth and yield in P. longum cultivation, while also highlighting the potential risks associated with excessive CS application.
Productivity of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) genotypes in response to varying sowing time and row spacing under Punjab conditions
Authors: Kumar Rajender , Pal Vajinder
Published: December 2024

Fennel, known as 'Saunf' and belonging to the Apiaceae family, is primarily cultivated in Gujarat and Rajasthan, contributing over 90 % of India's fennel production. Fennel is mainly grown as a winter spice crop. A field experiment was conducted at the School of Organic Farming, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana during the rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to evaluate the productivity of fennel genotypes under varying sowing times and row spacing. The experiment was laid out in split plot design comprising three fennel varieties (Ajmer Fennel-1, Ajmer Fennel-2 and Local), 2 sowing dates (November 1st and November 15th) and 2 row spacing (45 cm and 60 cm) with 3 replications. The variety ‘Ajmer Fennel- 2’ (AF 2) recorded significantly higher branches and umbels per plant, while having a shorter plant height compared to ‘Ajmer Fennel-1’ (AF 1) and a local variety. The variety AF 2 also produced higher seed yields by 19.1 and 37.9 % than AF 1 and the local variety in 2020-21 and 13.6 and 44.4 % in 2021 -22, respectively. The sowing of fennel on November 1st resulted in higher plant height, number of branches and seed yield as compared to November 15th sown fennel. Further, the sowing with row to row spacing of 45 cm recorded higher plant height, branches as compared to wider sown rows of fennel (60 cm), which contributed to higher seed yield during both the years. Thus, 'Ajmer Fennel-2' sown on November 1st with 45 cm row spacing performed best under Punjab conditions.
Growth, yield and secondary metabolite elicitation in response to chitosan application in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Authors: Shibana S N , Nair Deepa S , Sreekala G S , Shalini Pillai P , Alex Swapna , Anith K N , Joseph Ancy
Published: December 2024

Curcuma longa L., is a rhizomatous, herbaceous plant belonging to Zingiberaceae family and has a wide range of pharmacological activities and cosmetic industrial value. Chitosan, extracted from fungal cell wall and crustacean shells is an emerging plant biostimulant that evokes growth promotion and metabolite elicitation. An experiment was conducted to study the effect of different concentrations and frequencies of foliar application of chitosan on plant growth, yield and secondary metabolite production in turmeric varieties, Sobha and Sona. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The treatments included, F1: Chitosan 1 g/L monthly, F2: Chitosan 2 g/L monthly, F3: Chitosan 3 g/L bimonthly, F4: Chitosan 4 g/L bimonthly, F5: Chitosan 4 g/L trimonthly, F6: Chitosan 5 g/L trimonthly, Cp: Primed control and C: Unprimed control. The growth parameters were recorded at 6 months after transplanting (MAT) and yield at harvest. Curcumin content was analysed through HPTLC and expression profile of curcumin synthase gene was carried out by Quantitative Real-time PCR. Among the treatments, monthly application of Chitosan 2 g/L was observed to give better results in terms of plant height, leaf area, shoot weight and rhizome spread at 6 MAT. Monthly application of Chitosan 2 g/L, F2 and bimonthly application of Chitosan 4 g/L, F4 recorded significantly higher fresh rhizome yield per plant in variety Sobha (312.89 g and 322.85 g, respectively) and Sona (286.37 g and 284.06 g, respectively). Monthly application of Chitosan 2 g L-1 (F2) recorded a significantly higher curcumin content. The curcumin content enhanced by 89 % in Sobha and 54 % in Sona over the unprimed control. Chitosan treatment enhanced the expression of curcumin synthase gene by 1.48 fold in Sobha and 1.77 fold in Sona over control. Thus, monthly foliar application of chitosan 2 g/L gave better growth, yield, curcumin production and regulate curcumin synthase gene expression in turmeric in comparison to other frequencies and concentrations of chitosan.
Genetic variability and association studies in F2 populations of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Dharvesh M H , Umadevi M , Kalaiyarasi R , Vanitha K , Rajeswari R
Published: December 2024

Groundnut is an extensively self-pollinating crop with a narrow genetic base; therefore, it relies on the F2 generation for optimal segregation and recombination. The genetic variability resulting from segregation and re- combination is essential for effective selection in crop improvement pro- grammes. F2 populations derived from the crosses BSR 2 × GPBD 4 and BSR 2 × TMV 2 were assessed for examining genetic variation, and correla- tion coefficients along path coefficients. Twenty-four yield-attributing, physiological, as well as biochemical characteristics were covered in the research, in the Kharif season of 2024. The assessment of the PCV along with GCV revealed that a majority of yield-related traits, including the number of pods, kernels, and pod yield, demonstrated high PCV along with GCV in both crosses, indicating substantial genetic variation. Regarding yield-related characteristics, high GAM along with high heritability in a broad sense were noted for both the crosses, suggesting that a breeding approach based on simple selection can be successful in increasing groundnut yield. Correla- tion and path coefficients indicated that the number of mature kernels and pod yield calculated for each plant possessed a high positive direct effect on kernel yield. Transgressive segregants were identified over twice the stand- ard deviation of the better parent mean for various traits. These findings can serve as a foundation for future breeding programmes aimed at enhancing the yield and oil content.
Unveiling the economic potential of Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba) cultivation in Tamil Nadu (Dindigul district)
Authors: Logesh S , Karthick V , Prahadeeswaran M , Karthikeyan S , Pangayar Selvi R
Published: December 2024

The cultivation of medicinal plants is gaining significant momentum, with the promotion of their commercial cultivation becoming crucial to meet the rising demands for their medicinal properties in both domestic and export markets. Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba), the official floral emblem (state flower) of Tamil Nadu, contains medicinal alkaloids such as colchicine in its seeds (the economic part), which are beneficial in treating cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and gout. Research conducted to evaluate the financial viability of Glory Lily cultivation revealed that it is feasible for farmers to cultivate alongside traditional crops. The study was conducted in the Dindigul district, which was selected purposively for its extensive cultivation of Glory Lily. Data was collected from 90 growers using random sampling and structured questionnaires. From 2011 to 2021, the compound annual growth rates for the area, production, and productivity of Glory lily cultivation in the Dindigul district were 4.18 %, 4.54 %, and 0.34 %, respectively. The overall expenses per acre for Glory Lily cultivation amounted to ? 13.7 lakhs, while the profit per acre was ?15.8 lakhs. Farmers used three primary marketing channels for Marketing Glory Lily, each with varying costs and margins. Channel I (Producer to Promoter to Processing company) was identified as the most efficient, followed by channel II (Producer to Village Commission agents to Promoter to Processing company) and channel III (Producer to Pre -harvest contractor to Promoter to Processing company). Farmers faced several challenges in cultivation and marketing, including continuous rainfall, fog, and price fluctuations. Despite the high initial capital investment required to establish Glory Lily cultivation, the projected returns over multiple harvest cycles make it an attractive and lucrative business opportunity for farmers in Tamil Nadu.
Millet consumption- Do Indian consumers prefer RTC and RTE small millet-based food products
Authors: Veeramani P , Subbian H , Khan RA , Arumugam V , Venugopal A
Published: December 2024

For centuries, India's diverse agricultural landscape has recognized millet as a vital source of nutrition and a resilient crop, offering a sustainable solution to address food security challenges. Alongside other small-seeded grains, millet has been traditionally regarded as a staple food in India. This study provides insights into the dynamics of the small millet market in India, highlighting the key factors driving consumer preferences, which were analyzed using the Plackett-Luce model. The analysis reveals a general decline in the area under small millet cultivation, despite improved productivity in recent years. Millet consumption patterns indicate a rising preference for other types of millets over sorghum, particularly in urban areas. Millet-based Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and startups play a critical role in meeting the growing demand for millet-based products. Consumer’s choices are primarily driven by factors such as availability, quality, and price, while taste, brand, and nutritional benefits, though important are comparatively less influential.
Forecasting tomato's foe: Predicting groundnut bud necrosis disease using extended range weather dynamics
Authors: Senbagavalli G , Dheebakaran Ga , Sathyamoorthy NK , Renukadevi P , Kokilavani S , Kannan B , Ragunath KP
Published: December 2024

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), a staple vegetable crop in the Solanaceae family, suffers significant yield losses due to the Groundnut Bud Necrosis Virus (GBNV). This thrips-transmitted virus can cause up to 100% yield reduction depending on the stage of infection. A study conducted in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India during the summer of 2023 and 2024, investigated the epidemiology of GBNV. Using weather correlation analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), key weather factors influencing the spread of thrips and GBNV were identified. In 2023, the thrips population peaked in mid-April, followed by GBNV incidence in early May. In 2024, thrips peaked in early May, with GBNV incidence reaching its highest levels in the third week of May. This demonstrated a direct correlation between thrips population dynamics and GBNV progression, although variations in timing with observed between the two years. The analysis highlighted temperature and relative humidity as consistent, critical weather parameters influencing thrips populations and GBNV incidence, particularly with two-week time lags. By correlating weather conditions with thrips and GBNV incidence across various time lags, this study contributes to the development of an extended-range weather forecast-based GBNV forewarning system. Such a system enhances preparedness and response strategies, mitigating the impact of GBNV on tomato crops and promoting food security. This multidisciplinary approach supports sustainable farming practices in the face of climate uncertainties while bolstering agricultural resilience.
A potential therapeutic role of resveratrol in mitigating hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol and alcohol
Authors: Almazrouei Mahra Ali , Samuel Vijaya Paul , Tawfeeq Ruaa Faris , Hashmi Noha Khizarali , Mahmood Yusur Abbas , Abdulla Maitha Rashed , Alshamsi Bashayer Abdulla , Goud Manjunatha , Kumar Naveen
Published: December 2024

Background

Drug-induced hepatotoxicity, particularly from ethanol and acetaminophen (APAP), is a pressing global health challenge. This damage arises from oxidative stress and inflammation, manifesting as elevated liver enzymes and structural liver alterations. Resveratrol and silymarin, recognized for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offer potential hepatoprotective benefits.

Methods

This study investigated the hepatoprotective efficacy of resveratrol and silymarin, alone and in combination, in a rat model of ethanol- and APAP-induced liver injury. Thirty Wistar rats were divided into five groups: control, ethanol-APAP, ethanol-APAP-resveratrol, ethanol-APAP-silymarin, and ethanol-APAP-resveratrol-silymarin. Treatments were administered orally for 10 days. Serum ALT and AST levels were assessed, and liver tissues underwent histological evaluation.

Results

Ethanol and APAP administration significantly elevated ALT and AST levels, alongside severe liver structural disruptions. Treatment with resveratrol or silymarin alone normalized enzyme levels and improved liver histology. Notably, the combined resveratrol-silymarin treatment exhibited greater reductions in ALT and AST levels and superior restoration of liver architecture compared to either treatment alone, indicating a synergistic hepatoprotective effect.

Conclusions

Resveratrol and silymarin effectively counteract ethanol- and APAP-induced hepatotoxicity by mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation. Their combined use demonstrates a synergistic benefit, as evidenced by enhanced biochemical and histological improvements. These findings support the potential therapeutic role of these natural agents in managing drug-induced liver injury.
Determinants of pregnancy outcomes in early-onset intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Authors: Shao Xiufang , Tang Haiyan , Xiu Yingling , Ren Kunhai , Pan Mian
Published: December 2024

Objectives

To analyze pregnancy outcomes and factors influencing early-onset intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), offering insights to improve the management, diagnosis, and treatment of ICP during pregnancy.

Methods

We categorized 127 pregnant women with ICP into two groups based on a gestational age cutoff of 28 weeks. The analysis centered on biochemical markers, pregnancy complications, and outcomes to identify factors influencing early-onset ICP.

Results

We found that biochemical markers including alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin (DBIL), indirect bilirubin, and cholesterol were significantly lower in early-onset ICP compared to late-onset ICP. Importantly, premature birth rates were higher in the early-onset ICP group. Through univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses of these biochemical markers, GGT and DBIL emerged as significant predictive factors (OR=0.84 and 0.54).

Conclusions

Early-onset ICP is characterized by its early onset, prolonged duration, and a higher incidence of premature births compared to late-onset ICP, leading to adverse perinatal outcomes. This research underscores the protective role of GGT and DBIL in early-onset ICP.
Code-switching in computer-mediated communication by Gen Z Japanese Americans
Authors: Goh Ema , Wu Hongchen
Published: December 2024

This study, as one of the first in its kind, focuses on code-switching in computer-mediated communication (CMC) among Gen Z Japanese Americans who have been simultaneous bilinguals since childhood. We collected a dataset of 1,561 online text messages that were exchanged between these bilinguals and found intriguing code-switching patterns not typically observed in spontaneous speech nor reported in the literature. First, we find a surprisingly high portion of Japanese usage in the dataset and noticed high occurrences of Japanese auxiliary verbs and low occurrences of Japanese pronouns compared to the English counterparts. The data suggests these bilinguals have a strong grasp of both languages and are actively code-switching to construct their bilingual and bicultural identity over text. Second, our data shows that preferences for a type of code-switching (intra-sentential or inter-sentential) when texting friends are not a reflection of language proficiency or constraints of the CMC medium, but rather reflect the frequency with which the speakers orally code-switch and speak the embedded language at home. Moreover, we observe the speakers’ development of a CMC style of Japanese-English code-switching through using romanized Japanese words, elongating Japanese words using romanization, mixing writing scripts, and writing English words in Japanese characters.
A TRADIÇÃO ITARARÉ - TAQUARA NA REGIÃO CENTRAL DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO: O SÍTIO BENEDITO MACHADO, BOTUCATU (SP) E SUAS POSSÍVEIS RELAÇÕES COM O BRASIL CENTRAL
Authors: Araujo Astolfo Mello
Published: December 2024

RESUMO: O Sítio Benedito Machado, localizado em Botucatu, região central do Estado de São Paulo, foi datado por volta de 700 anos AP, e apresentou cerâmica característica da Tradição Itararé-Taquara. A análise da cerâmica mostrou que o antiplástico mineral estava sempre presente na pasta, mas que 54% dos fragmentos também apresentavam  cariapé tipo A, dado inédito na literatura. São colocadas algumas hipóteses para explicar a presença de cariapé nessa área geográfica, tendo em vista que tal antiplástico é virtualmente ausente na cerâmica Itararé-Taquara dos estados sulinos.  ABSTRACT:  Benedito Machado site, located in Botucatu, central São Paulo state, was dated around 700 years BP and showed ceramics that can be attributed to the Itararé-Taquara Tradition. Our analysis showed that mineral temper was always present in the ceramic sample, but 54% of fragments also showed type A cariapé, an unprecedented data in the literature. Some hypotheses are advanced in order to explain the presence of cariapé in this geographical area, given that such temper is virtually absent in Itararé-Taquara ceramics of the southern states.
EDITORIAL
Authors: Milheira Rafael Guedes
Published: December 2024

Os Cadernos do LEPAARQ em seu volume 13, número 25 de 2016, traz um volume enorme de trabalhos que ultrapassa as 500 páginas. São quatro artigos avulso, um dossiê com 14 artigos e duas traduções, uma novidade que se inaugura nesse número. Em um cenário de crescimento da arqueologia brasileira, cada vez mais são necessários trabalhos publicados que sejam utilizados nos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação. Por isso, os Cadernos do LEPAARQ irão incentivar a tradução de artigos e capítulos escritos em língua estrangeira, seja para uso em sala de aula, propiciando discussões aprofundadas de textos internacionais, seja para o uso em pesquisas, tanto de produções recentes como clássicas.
TERRITÓRIO TRADICIONAL E AS CRIANÇAS INDÍGENAS DA ALDEIA PAKURITY - MATO GROSSO DO SUL / BRASIL
Authors: Lucas Sônia Rocha , Urquiza Antonio Hilario Aguilera
Published: December 2024

RESUMO: O presente artigo é parte do projeto de pesquisa no mestrado em Antropologia na UFGD e busca apresentar a proposta de um estudo da atual situação do processo de regulamentação fundiária dos Kaiowá e Guarani do acampamento Pakurity do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul - Brasil, bem como identificar e descrever quem são as crianças indígenas, como vivem, como percebem a situação de acampamento e com se dá a relação com a rede de parentela e com o território tradicional. O estudo, primeiramente, fundamenta-se em autores como Pacheco de Oliveira (1998), Brand (1993, 1997), Pereira (2007, 2009), Eremites de Oliveira & Pereira (2010), Cavalcante (2013), Lutti (2009), Conh (2005) e Aguilera Urquiza (2013) e tem como procedimentos metodológicos as práticas da Antropologia, como o trabalho de campo e a partir dele, a observação participante, diário de campo e outras formas de registros.ABSTRACT: This article is part of the master's research project in anthropology at UFGD and search to present the proposal of a current study situation of the land regulation process of Kaiowá and Guarani in Pakurity camp, situated in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil, as well as to identify and to describe who are the indigenous children, how they live, how they perceive the camping situation and how is the relationship with the kinship network and the traditional territory. The study, first, is based on authors such as Pacheco de Oliveira (1998), Brand (1993, 1997), Pereira (2007, 2009), Eremites de Oliveira & Pereira (2010), Cavalcante (2013), Lutti (2009), Conh (2005) e Aguilera Urquiza (2013) and its methodological procedures the anthropology practices such as field work, participant observation, field diary and other forms of records.
A IDADE DAS ARMAS DE PEDRA ENCONTRADAS NA REGIÃO DO RIO CAHY E DO FORROMECCO
Authors: Kunert August
Published: December 2024

Título original: das Alter der im Gebiete des Rio Cahy und Forromecco gefunden Steinwaffen. Publicado na Zeitschrift für Ethnologie. Organ der Berliner Gesellschaft für Anthropologie, Ethnologie und Urgeschichte, Vol. 23, 1891, p. 339-345. A tradução procurou manter a pontuação, as maiúsculas e minúsculas fora de lugar e os maneirismos da redação de August Kunert. A toponímia foi mantida sem correções. Tradutor: Martin Norberto Dreher; revisão: Francisco Silva Noelli.
O patrimônio industrial rural: as fábricas de compotas de pêssego em Pelotas – 1950 à 1970
Authors: Bach Alcir Nei
Published: December 2024

O patrimônio industrial rural: as fábricas de compotas de pêssego em Pelotas – 1950 à 1970
Approaches to the Development of Information Technology for Rapid Identification of the Environmental Objects Ecological State
Authors:   International Research and Training Center for Information Technologies and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Surovtsev I.V. , Savchenko-Syniakova Ye.A. , Galimova V.M. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Liakhov V.S. ,   International Research and Training Center for Information Technologies and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Yakovenko I.M.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The task of express measurement of water pollution is a pressing issue of the 20th century. Development of methods and, based on them, technologies and devices that are easy to use and affordable will allow determining the concentration of toxic substances in water in order to assess its quality. The use of fast systems for determining the ecological state of water bodies will help reduce the risk of consuming contaminated water.
The purpose of the research is to analyze approaches to express measurement of the concentration of toxic substances in water to develop approaches to building an information technology for rapid assessment of water quality.
Results. An analysis of approaches to express measurement of the concentration of toxic substances in water was conducted. A review of methods for determining the concentration of toxic substances in water was conducted. The development of electrochemical methods of analysis and the use of various sensors for determining the concentrations of individual elements were studied, approaches to the development of practical automated systems for electrochemical studies and the features of the use of information technologies for processing analytical signals were considered.
Conclusions. The conducted analysis showed that it is advisable to measure the concentrations of toxic elements lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, phosphorus in water using pulse methods of inversion chronopotentiometry and sensors made of noble metals.
Keywords: information technology, hardware and software complex, methods of analysis, water pollution, express measurement, heavy metals, concentration of toxic substances/ assessment of quality, modeling, identification, monitoring, automated system.
Approaches to Adaptation of Operators’ Field of Vision Settings During Training and Operation of Drones
Authors:   International Research and Training Center for Information Technologies and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Volkov O.Ye. , Komar M.M. , Popov I.V. , Simakhin V.M.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including first-person view drones (FPV drones), makes it more urgent to create modern training complexes for training UAV operators and ensuring their optimal performance.
The purpose of the paper is to investigate ways and methods of using artificial intelligence to reduce the load on the vestibular apparatus of external pilots of FPV drones.
Results. Various factors influencing the operator's vestibular apparatus have been studied, especially those that allow the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The analysis of a group of software and hardware factors and separately the means of adjusting the operator's working field of vision is relevant. The proposed method is effective both during operation and during training on training software and hardware complexes, where this is especially important, since operators train extremely intensively.
Conclusions. Individual adaptation of field of view settings using AI methods has significant potential to improve the efficiency and comfort of external pilots of FPV drones, although there are certain shortcomings and limitations that should be taken into account.
Ensuring data confidentiality, managing computing resources and algorithm efficiency are key aspects that require attention for the successful implementation of such solutions. It is possible to ensure optimal operator performance when performing tasks that require vestibular functions. This will reduce the requirements for external pilots and, accordingly, increase the number of people capable of controlling FPV drones. Methods for using AI to optimize the operator's field of view work successfully both during the operation of real drones and on training software and hardware complexes.
Keywords: FPV drone, training complex, unmanned aerial vehicle, external pilot, operator, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, method, visual-vestibular conflict, operator` field of view, optimal operator performance.
Percutaneous Retrieval of a Dislodged and Migrated Port Catheter Using Ablation Catheter and Balloon Trapping Technique
Authors: Karthikesan Dharmaraj , Said Mohd Ridzuan Mohd , Chea Chin Yung , Narasamuloo Kantha Rao , Liew Chee Tat , Eeckhout Eric , Kehasukcharoen Wirash , Krishinan Saravanan
Published: December 2024

Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) are routinely used in oncology patients, especially those requiring long-term chemotherapy. However, they are associated with minimal complications including catheter fracture. The fundamental approach for dislodged TIVAD is via percutaneous method. Reported here is a case of a 62-year-old woman with underlying rectosigmoid carcinoma presenting with dislodged port catheter within the right atrial appendage and the distal end lodged deeply into the hepatic vein. After multiple unsuccessful attempts with pigtail catheter, conventional snaring device and home-made snare, a deflectable ablation catheter was used and successfully retracted the deeply seated port catheter into the inferior vena cava. However, difficulty was encountered retrieving the port catheter due to malalignment of the port catheter to the femoral sheath. This was overcome by balloon trapping technique which aligned the port catheter with the femoral sheath allowing it to be retrieved safely, and the patient made a full recovery without any complications from the procedure.
Causes and trends in defoliation of Fraxinus excelsior L. in Ukraine according to forest monitoring data
Authors: Pyvovar Tetiana , Lialin Oleksandr , Meshkova Valentyna
Published: December 2024

The aim of the research was to evaluate the main causes and trends in the defoliation of common ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) trees in different natural zones of Ukraine according to forest monitoring data. Mean defoliation of common ash in 2001–2015 was the highest in the Steppe zone, and the highest proportion of damaged trees (42%) was in the Forest zone. In the Forest zone, diseases played the greatest role in damage to common ash trees, and the proportion of trees damaged by pathogens increased over three five-year periods. In the Forest-Steppe, about half of the damage to common ash trees (48.2%) was associated with abiotic factors, however, it decreased from 64.5% in 2001–2005 to 34.9% in 2011–2015. The proportion of trees affected by pathogens (41.6%) increased from 21.9% in 2001–2005 to 56% in 2011–2015. In the Steppe zone, the proportion of common ash trees damaged by insects prevailed, however, in 2006–2010, it was comparable to drought damage.
The proportion of trees affected by ash dieback and foliage diseases increased from the Forest zone to the Steppe zone. The proportion of trees affected by bacterial cancer (tuberculosis) decreased from the Forest zone to the Steppe zone, and the proportion of trees affected by wood-decay decaying fungi was the largest in the Forest-Steppe zone.
In the Forest zone and Forest-Steppe zone, bacterial cancer was most common. However, in the Forest-Steppe zone proportion of infected trees decreased from 72.4% in 2001–2005 to 38.9% in 2011–2015.
The proportion of trees affected by ash dieback (caused by invasive fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) increased in all zones and made up 25.8%, 5.9%, and 81.7% of all trees affected by diseases in the Forest, Forest-Steppe, and Steppe zones, respectively. However, in some cases, similar symptoms in the Steppe could be related to non-infectious dieback as a result of a lack of moisture.
Покутські Карпати як природно-лісогосподарський регіон Українських Карпат
Authors: Vandzhurak Pavlo , Debryniuk Iurii
Published: December 2024

Покутські Карпати характеризуються поєднанням низькогірної частини (до 800 м н.р.м.), вкритої буковими лісами з терасово-долинними положеннями та середньогірної – з мішаними хвойно-широколистяними лісами, де гірські хребти сягають висоти від 900 до майже 1500 м н.р.м.
Як базові, межі Покутських Карпат нами прийняті за фізико-географічним районуванням З.В. Гостюк та А.В. Мельника (2017). Проте межі фізико-географічних одиниць не завжди співпадають з межами поширення деревних видів. Для цілей лісогосподарювання основними є дещо інші чинники – природне поширення деревних видів, склад лісових насаджень, типи лісорослинних умов, типи лісу, направленість ведення лісового господарства. В окремих випадках насадження з перевагою у складі тих чи інших деревних видів виходять за межі фізико-географічного району, що є цілком логічно, адже для цілей ведення лісового господарства основну увагу акцентують на лісорослинних умовах і типах лісу, а не на геологічних рубежах.
Межі Покутських Карпат за базовими факторами, як основи раціонального лісогосподарювання – типами лісорослинних умов, типами лісу, видовим складом корінної деревної рослинності, економічними умовами ведення лісового господарства уточнювали шляхом використання методу накладення. Встановлена площа вкритих лісовою рослинністю земель Покутських Карпат складає 42,3 тис. га, а загальна площа земель лісогосподарського призначення – 44,7 тис. га.
Лісостани Покутських Карпат мають загалом природне походження. Частка лісових культур серед них становить в середньому 20,5%. Площа штучних насаджень в межах лісогосподарських одиниць коливається в значних межах (від 65 до 1697 га). Частина не вкритих лісовою рослинністю ділянок складає лише 4,8% і також змінюється в значних межах – від 11 до 370 га. Не вкриті лісовою рослинністю землі представлені переважно свіжими зрубами та незімкнутими лісовими культурами.
Динаміка природного поновлення бука лісового за результатами проведення доглядових та групово-вибіркових рубок
Authors: Plikhtiak Petro , Khomiuk Petro
Published: December 2024

На ділянці високоповнотного та високобонітетного букового деревостану 75-річного віку проаналізовано результати проведення прохідної рубки слабкої інтенсивності у вологій грабово-ялицевій субучині. Описано таксаційну характеристику насадження до і після виконання господарського заходу, встановлено зміни якісного стану дерев та категорій технічної придатності. На ділянці середньоповнотного букового деревостану I класу бонітету вологої грабової бучини віком 122 роки здійснено лісівничу оцінку виконання групово-вибіркової рубки слабкої інтенсивності. Виконано порівняння таксаційних показників деревостану до і після рубання, оцінено санітарний стан стовбурів тих дерев, які були вилучені з деревостану і тих, які залишилися на ділянці. За результатами проведення прохідної та групово-вибіркової рубки встановлено позитивний ефект від здійснення цих господарських заходів, який проявився у збільшенні кількості надійного підросту та його приросту за діаметром. Однією з причин такого ефекту можна вважати те, що зрубування екземплярів, які представляли категорії ослаблених і дуже ослаблених дерев на ділянці прохідної рубки та ослаблених і відмираючих – на ділянці групово-вибіркової рубки, дало змогу забезпечити сприятливі умови для розвитку підросту. На двох ділянках проведено облік підросту до і після рубки за деревними видами, групами висот, категоріями санітарного стану, простежено динаміку густоти. Встановлено, що на місці проведення прохідної рубки у перші п’ять років у категорії здорових екземплярів найбільше виявлено екземплярів бука лісового заввишки до 0,25 м, а найуразливішим до нових екологічних умов виявився підріст заввишки 0,26-0,50 м. На місці проведення групово-вибіркової рубки впродовж перших п’яти років зафіксовано зменшення кількості маломірного підросту заввишки до 0,25 м і 0,26-0,50 м та збільшення кількості великомірного підросту заввишки понад 1,5 м. Експериментально доведено, що науково-обґрунтоване проведення прохідної рубки сприяє збільшенню кількості надійного підросту головної породи і забезпечує перехід пригнічених екземплярів у здорові, а групово-вибіркової – забезпечує подальший успішний ріст букового підросту й пришвидшує його адаптацію до нових екологічних умов.
Вплив стимуляторів росту на приживлюваність і ріст сосни звичайної в лісових культурах Слобожанського лісорослинного району України
Authors: Raspopina Svitlana , Didenko Maksim , Belay Yulia , Goroshko Vitalii , Harmash Anna
Published: December 2024

Досліджено вплив фоліарної обробки стимуляторами росту рослин «Stimulate», «Bioforge» та органічним добривом «Rоkohumin», а також пролонгування їхньої дії, на приживлюваність і показники росту сосни звичайної у лісових культурах у системі «фактор-ефект» в умовах свіжого субору ДП «Скрипаївське НДЛГ» на Харківщині. Застосовані у досліді препарати загалом сприяли підвищенню середніх показників приживлюваності, висоти та діаметра деревних рослин. При цьому стимулятори росту, порівняно з біодобривом, показали кращі результати. Максимальний ефект впливу простежено у перший рік фоліарної обробки, тоді як у подальшому ефект дії препаратів помітно знижується. Показники приживлюваності сосни в 1-річних культурах у всіх концентраціях випробуваних препаратів «Stimulate» та «Bioforge» перевищували нормативну приживлюваність (76%) на 4-14%, за виключенням варіантів з «Rоkohumin» та «Контроль». У всіх варіантах 3-річних культур приживлюваність (збережуваність) рослин не досягла нормативного показника (73%), що, ймовірно, зумовлено відсутністю доглядів за культурами. Загалом упродовж усього періоду спостережень (2019-2021 рр.) стабільно високі математично підтверджені результати на стан і біометричні показники культур сосни звичайної показали стимулятори росту рослин «Stimulate» й «Bioforge» у концентрації 0,15% та 0,3%. За використання цих препаратів середні показники висоти сосни звичайної в 1-річних культурах перевищували контроль від 4,8 до 48,3%, діаметра – від 53,4 до 61,4%, а в 3-річних – від 26,2 до 76,4% та від 13,5 до 39,8% відповідно.