bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
GEOCHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL FEATURES OF GYPSUM OF THE KUNGURIAN STAGE (Lower Permian) IN THE SOUTHERN CIS-URALS
Authors: Michurin S.V. , Abdrakhmanov R.F. , Durnaeva V.N. , Yuldashbaeva V.F.
Published: December 2024

The geochemical and mineralogical features of gypsum of the Kungurian Stage in the southern Cis-Urals have been studied. Elevated contents of Sr (up to 1.6 wt.%) were detected, and its sedimentary genesis has been established. The main Sr-containing mineral in gypsum is сelestine of two generations differing in morphologic features and chemical composition. The presence of early diagenetic celestine in pelitomorphic zones of gypsum is evidence for lagoon sedimentation in the Kungurian. Barium-containing celestine of late generation often develops in assemblage with magnesite in recrystallized zones of gypsum. The weak positive correlations of Sr with Fe, Mg, and К indicate the enrichment of magnesium chloride and calcium–sodium sulfate–chloride brines with these elements during their interaction with rocks, including argillaceous ones, during halocatagenesis. During diagenesis, nodular and microcrystalline pyrite 1 with impurities of Cu, As, Co, and Ni formed. During catagenesis, the recrystallization of gypsum resulted in pure coarse-crystalline pyrite 2. The rocks near the boundary of the Kungurian and Ufimian stages are characterized by elevated Cu contents (up to 283 ppm). The catagenetic celestine is characterized by low Sr/Ba ratios, which, along with the data on the isotopic composition of sulfur of celestine (δ34S = 24.8‰) and with the presence of pyrite inclusions in gypsum, indicate widespread sulfate reduction processes during catagenesis. The increase in the share of 32S in gypsum and anhydrites of the southern Cis-Urals (δ34S = 7.4–13.4‰) is due to the increasing role of continental runoff in the Permian salt basin.
Determinación de la presencia de Salmonella enterica en huevos de gallina comercializados en un mercado del distrito de Villa María del Triunfo-Lima 2022
Authors:   , Campos Panuera Karen
Published: December 2024

La salmonelosis es la segunda enfermedad de transmisión alimentaria que más afecta a la salud pública. Actualmente, el huevo es uno de los alimentos más consumidos en el país debido a su bajo costo y alto valor nutritivo. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo detectar la presencia de Salmonella enterica en huevos de gallina y analizar su asociación con el tipo de puesto en el mercado Micaela Bastidas, en el distrito de Villa María del Triunfo, Lima. Se examinaron los huevos de 39 puestos en el mercado, realizando pruebas en grupos de cinco huevos. Se recolectaron muestras en tres ocasiones diferentes para cada puesto, con un intervalo de 10 días entre cada recolección, totalizando 117 grupos y 585 huevos analizados. Todos los procesos de cultivo para el aislamiento microbiológico de Salmonella se llevaron a cabo siguiendo el método de la Food and Drug Administration (FDA/BAM). La bacteria fue aislada en el 20.5% (8/39) de los puestos que venden huevos, sin encontrarse una relación significativa entre el tipo de puesto y la presencia de Salmonella. En los huevos, la bacteria fue detectada en el 5.13% (6/117, IC 95%: 1.90% - 10.83%) del contenido y en el 2.56% (3/117, IC 95%: 0.53% - 7.31%) de las cáscaras. Los puestos especializados en la venta de huevos presentaron la mayor prevalencia, con un 25% (1/4). La presencia de Salmonella en los huevos de gallina del mercado es notable, especialmente en el contenido, lo que representa un riesgo para la salud del consumidor.
WITHDRAWN: In vivo Investigation of The Antidiabetic potential of Manilkara hexandra leaves and fruits extracts against streptozotocin-induced hyperglycaemia in rats
Authors: Alanazi Samyah , Baky Mostafa H. , Kamal Amel M. , Elgindi Mohamed R. , Haggag Eman G. , Ali Mamdouh M. , Barghash Mohamed F.
Published: December 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors while they make corrections to the work. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
New insights into the antifungal and anti-mycotoxigenic potential of the TickCore3 peptide against Fusarium species causing Fusarium Head Blight
Authors: Leannec-Rialland Valentin , Atanasova Vessela , Cabezas-Cruz Alejandro , Chereau Sylvain , Minh-Trang Tran , Pinson-Gadais Laetitia , Richard-Forget Florence
Published: December 2024

Cereal crops are frequently affected by Fusarium species that are responsible for the devastating fungal disease Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). These Fusarium species are also capable of producing mycotoxins that accumulate in grains. Reducing the use of synthetic fungicides in agriculture while guaranteeing low levels of mycotoxin contamination in crops requires the development of innovative and environment-friendly solutions. TickCore3 (TC3) is the γ-core of the Ixodes ricinus tick defensin DefMT3. This peptide was previously reported as a potent antifungal and anti-mycotoxin agent but was only tested against one strain of Fusarium graminearum, which is only one of the species causing FHB. In this study, we demonstrated that the peptide was active against major Fusarium species infecting wheat and could mitigate the accumulation of various mycotoxins. Fungal susceptibility to TC3 was shown to vary significantly according to the species and the strain as well. We found that TC3 is highly efficient when applied to the spores and has a strong anti-germination activity. Using a FITC-labeled TC3 peptide and confocal microscopy, we showed that TC3 has a strong affinity for the conidia surface and surrounds these fungal structures. Finally, the implementation of in planta tests demonstrated the bioactivity of TC3 when applied on wheat leaves. This study provides additional convincing results supporting the huge potential of TC3 as a novel and efficient anti-fungal agent to control FHB.
The Economic Burden of Healthcare Utilisation: Findings from a Health and Well-being Survey in Informal Settlements of Freetown, Sierra Leone
Authors: Fullah Sullaiman , Vangahun Dora , Gandi Ibrahim , Tengbe Sia Morenike , Koroma Braima , Sesay Samira , Kibuchi Eliud , Lakshman Rajith W. D. , Sesay Ibrahim Juldeh , Conteh Abu , Saidu Samuel , Elsey Helen , Quayyum Zahidul , Mansaray Bintu , Whittaker Lana , Georgi Neele Wiltgen , Nganda Motto , Tolhurst Rachel , Filha Noemia Teixeira de Siqueira
Published: December 2024

The fragile health system in Sierra Leone undermines healthcare, leading to substantial patient costs. We aimed to estimate the economic burden and inequalities in healthcare in urban informal settlements in Freetown, Sierra Leone. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three informal settlements in Freetown in April and May 2023 to collect data on healthcare usage within and outside the boundaries of the informal settlements. Catastrophic expenditures were estimated using the payer’s household budget. Logistic regression explored socio-economic characteristics associated with catastrophic expenditures. Inequalities in healthcare expenditures were assessed through concentration curves and indices. 2,575 participants reported healthcare utilisation. Dwarzark (US$6.9) and Moyiba (US$7.1) had higher costs than Cockle Bay (US$5.5) when utilising healthcare within the communities. Households incurred higher costs when seeking healthcare outside their informal settlements than within (US$14 vs US$ 7). Over half of the households across the settlements incurred catastrophic expenditures when seeking care outside the communities (57%), with the poorest wealth quintile (poorest: 89%; wealthier: 12%) incurring in higher incidence. Attending informal healthcare had a protective effect against catastrophic expenditure for healthcare within the communities. Age +35, residence in Dwarzark and Moyiba and length of residence +4 years were associated with catastrophic expenditures. Healthcare expenditure was progressive in Dwarzark and equally distributed across wealth quintiles in the other communities. Our findings indicate the need to provide accessible, affordable and good-quality healthcare within communities to alleviate the catastrophic costs of healthcare utilisation. The regulation of informal health providers and their integration into the formal health system should be considered.
Effects of pore morphology and topography on the rate of capillary imbibition in metal porous structures exposed to ambient air
Authors: Weragoda Delika M. , Tian Guohong , Cai Qiong , Hinder Steven , Huang Peter
Published: December 2024

Capillary imbibition of porous structures is crucial for capillary driven evaporative cooling systems that utilize capillary drive to transport working fluid. Even though the use of working fluids with high surface tension improve the capillary pumping pressure, larger cohesive forces could lead to larger contact angles, if the constituent porous surface renders low surface energy. This study investigates the influence of different pore morphologies and topographies on the wettability transition of several different pore structures when exposed to air, using deionized water as the working fluid. The droplet absorption rates of the porous structures were obtained over a period of 28 days. The samples with larger microscopic pore-scale roughness and lower porosity exhibited greater retention of their wettability over time. The Cu sample with the largest microscopic pore-scale roughness and the lowest porosity maintained its wettability throughout the study period, while the Cu foam, which had the smallest microscopic pore-scale roughness and the largest porosity, lost its wettability within 3 days. The formation of the highly stable oxide layer in Al porous structures restrict further contamination compared to the oxide layer formed on Cu porous structures. Findings provide insights into determining the appropriate grain structures and pore parameters required to minimize the wettability transition of porous metals when designing capillary driven evaporative cooling systems.
Bone, dentin and cementum differentially influence the differentiation of osteoclast-like cells
Authors: Both Annika , Ibrahim Ghosn , Marciniak Jana , Rath-Deschner Birgit , Küchler Erika Calvano , Kirschneck Christian , Gölz Lina , Jäger Andreas , Beisel-Memmert Svenja
Published: December 2024

Our aim was to investigate how different oral hard tissues determine the differentiation of osteoclast-like cells. Murine macrophage cells were stimulated for 12 d with RANKL and M-CSF on dentin slices. Morphological changes of cells and hard tissues were examined by electron microscopy and toluidine blue staining. Cells were stimulated with RANKL and M-CSF on pulverized bone, dentin, cementum or polystyrene – with and without stimulation. TRAP staining was performed. To elucidate total gene expression, RNA sequencing was carried out. Four target genes (CXCL2, IGF-1, GDF15, HSPA1b) were selected and their expression was analyzed by RT-PCR and ELISA. Statistics comprised One-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (P < 0.05). Stimulation induced differentiation of mouse macrophages into TRAP-positive osteoclast-like cells forming resorption pits on dentin. Gene expression analysis revealed that 1930, 446 and 87 genes were differentially regulated by cultivation on cementum, bone or dentin respectively compared to polystyrene. Culture on bone or dentin caused CXCL2 upregulation. In all stimulated groups IGF-1 was downregulated while GDF15 expression was elevated in cultures on dentin. Cultivation of cells on cementum resulted in an upregulated HSPA1b expression. Our results indicate that extracellular matrix of different oral hard tissues plays an important role in differentiation processes of osteoclast-like cells.
Multi-objective Optimization Based on Full LCEVA Life Analysis of Straw Energy Technologies
Authors: Chang Zhen , Li YongHui , Wang Changmei , Yu YongCai , Yin Fang , Zhang Wudi
Published: December 2024

In recent years, straw energy conversion technology has become a key research focus due to its potential to alleviate energy shortages and reduce environmental pollution. This paper systematically evaluates the economic, environmental, and social benefits of five main straw energy conversion technologies in Yunnan Province, based on a Life Cycle Energy Analysis (LCEA) and multi-objective linear programming. The technologies studied include straw biogas/biomethane, pellet fuel power generation, fuel ethanol, direct combustion power generation, and pyrolysis gas co-production. The results show that straw biogas/biomethane technology has the highest sustainability index, indicating its significant advantages in economic, environmental, and social benefits; therefore, it is recommended for prioritized development. In contrast, the sustainability indices of fuel ethanol and pyrolysis gas co-production technologies are 0.46 and 0.43, respectively, suggesting poor sustainability, and that their development should be restricted. If the policy goal is to enhance regional economic benefits, increasing the proportion of straw biogas/biomethane and pellet fuel power generation technologies is advisable, but i the focus is on environmental impact, straw biogas/biomethane technology should be the primary treatment method. The study further suggests that by improving the utilization rate of straw energy conversion, a win-win situation for economic growth and environmental protection can be achieved, providing strong support for Yunnan Province's transition to green, low-carbon development. The results provide a theoretical basis for local governments to formulate scientific policies.
Changes in Brain Oscillatory Dynamics in Elderly Adults as a Consequence of Natural Aging
Authors: Capurro Lucila , Radloff Michael , Brusco Luis Ignacio , Ramele Rodrigo , Forcato Cecilia
Published: December 2024

The oscillatory nature of slow waves during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep has recently been proposed as crucial for the glymphatic system, facilitating the clearance of metabolic waste from the brain. While aging-related reductions in slow wave quantity and amplitude are well-documented and linked to this cleansing function, we propose that the rhythmic dynamics in which slow waves occur may also play a critical role.
Thus, we introduce a novel classification of slow waves based on their dynamics into isolated waves and oscillation trains. Using overnight EEG recordings from young and elderly adults, we compared the proportions of each wave type. Additionally, we analyzed train composition, including the proportion of slow waves that initiate a train (lead waves) and the lengths of the trains.
Elderly adults exhibited a higher prevalence of isolated waves and a lower proportion of oscillation trains. Moreover, while elderly adults showed a higher proportion of lead waves, their oscillation trains were shorter.
We propose that natural aging may result in a less oscillatory brain state, potentially impairing cerebrospinal fluid pulsation and reducing the brain’s efficiency in cleansing pathogenic substances during sleep.
Application of uterine suture under tourniquet binding in placenta previa patients with severe placenta implantation
Authors: Ma Shanduo , Chen Bowen , Nie Zhui , Qi Ting , Dong Haoyan , Wang Weijun
Published: December 2024

Objective
To investigate the clinical feasibility and safety of uterine suture use under rubber tourniquet binding in placenta previa patients with severe placenta implantation.
Methods
A retrospective analysis of 60 pregnant women with placenta previa and severe placenta implantation who underwent cesarean section from June 2018 to June 2023 was conducted. The different methods used to block blood vessels can be divided into two groups. Among them, 30 cases of uterine sutures assisted by interventional blocking of uterine blood vessels were used as the interventional group, and 30 cases of uterine sutures assisted by rubber tourniquets binding whole pelvic blood vessels were used as the tourniquet group.
Results
There were no significant differences in clinical characteristics between the intervention group and the tourniquet group (P > 0.05). The operation time was 180.68 ± 66.61 minutes in the interventional group and 118.32 ± 38.23 minutes in the tourniquet group. The difference between the two groups was significant (p < 0.01). The median 24-hour postpartum hemorrhages were 1990.32 (1000, 2500) and 1574.19 (900, 2000) (p = 0.172), respectively. The postoperative hospital stays were 7.58 ± 2.20 and 5.87 ± 1.69 (p = 0.01). The hospitalization expenses were M (P25, P75) 44037.10 (34331.84,52373.1) and 20480.69 (15389.04,22913.65) (p < 0.01); among them, the costs of blood transfusion were 5778.79 (1641.00,9918.71) and 2825.97 (1244.98,3760.00) (p < 0.01); and the short-term complication rates (n, %) were 11 (36.67%) and 2 (6.45%) (p < 0.05). The two groups were compared in terms of operation time, postoperative hospitalization days, hospitalization expenses and short-term complications, and the differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the amount of bleeding 24 hours after the operation or the neonatal Apgar score between the two groups (p > 0.05). Postoperative 1-year follow-up,the comparison of the two groups of surgical long-term complications (n,%) was 10 (33.33%) and 8 ( 26.67%) (p = 0.399), The difference was not statistically significant.
Conclusion
In the surgical treatment of placenta previa complicated with severe placenta accreta, uterine suturing under tourniquet binding can quickly and effectively control massive intraoperative bleeding, shorten the operation time, and reduce postoperative hospitalization days, hospitalization expenses and blood transfusion costs. This surgical method is more accessible than interventional surgery. It is easy to perform, simple and has good hemostatic effects. It is a safe and effective surgical treatment method.
Endothelial soluble guanylyl cyclase enzyme inhibitors as novel target for treatment of sepsis related hypotension
Authors: Suleiman Yousif Ali Ahmed , Almofti Yassir , Khalil abouzer Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Background
Sepsis-related hypotension is a life-threatening condition due to systemic infection leading to widespread inflammation and blood vessel dilation. This can cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure, impairing blood flow to vital organs and potentially leading to organ failure and death. NO was recognized as a significant factor in sepsis in 1990 and became an important therapeutic target. NO plays a dual role in sepsis, exhibiting both beneficial and harmful effects. Inhibiting sGC may help reduce the excessive vasodilation associated with sepsis-induced vasoplegia.
Methods
This study utilized CADD to screen over 320 naturally occurring compounds from the PubChem database for potential sGC inhibitors. A comprehensive virtual screening process, which included protein-ligand docking, binding free energy calculations, and pharmacokinetic profiling, led to the identification of promising candidates such as Hypericin and Hypocrellin A2.
Results
These compounds demonstrated superior binding affinities and pharmacokinetic properties compared to existing inhibitors. Hypericin achieved a docking score of -14.232, indicating strong interactions with the receptor. It also exhibited favourable pharmacokinetic characteristics, including significant tissue-binding potential and stability within the binding pocket, as well as low predicted toxicity and a substantial safety margin.
Conclusions
This research lays the groundwork for future in vitro and in vivo studies, which could improve Hypericin-based effective therapies for sepsis-induced vasoplegia and hypotension.
Network Interaction of Educational Organizations: Lines of Interaction and Key Risks
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Starostina Svetlana E.
Published: December 2024

The understanding that today the network interaction of educational organizations is one of the leading
trends in the educational policy of higher education has updated the study of this problem, both at the theoretical and empirical levels. The purpose of the study – to analyze existing models of network interaction, to identify mechanisms for the implementation of network educational programs. This paper presents the authors’
views on this problem, as well as the experience of the Transbaikal State University in implementing network
educational programs. The research has been carried out both at the theoretical (comparative analysis of literature, design of network educational programs) and at the empirical (pedagogical experiment, observation,
interviewing, questioning, experimental implementation of network educational programs) levels. The study
found that network interaction is an effective technology that ensures the availability and variability of quality
education, openness of educational organizations, and an increase in the professional competence of teachers. The conducted analysis of existing models of network interaction allowed us to identify the grounds for
their classification (level of network interaction, type of interaction, number of participants, type of document ssued, direction of interaction, language of instruction, forms of interaction, and financial model of network
interaction). The results of the students’ survey confirm a high degree of their interest in studying on network
educational programs, as well as the presence of concerns about the issue of effective training on such programs. The results of the teachers’ survey allow us to assert that their interest lies to a greater extent in the
plane of scientific research and social network projects. The article presents the experience of the Transbaikal
State University in the development of network interaction and the implementation of network educational
programs (university partner network, areas of activity for the development of network interaction), and formulates key risks that can become a significant obstacle to the implementation of specific network projects.
Specifics of Practices for Assessing Competencies of Students of Pedagogical Profiles of Higher Education
Authors:   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen, Gogoberidze Alexandra G. , Yafizova Rimma I. ,   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen, Voilokova Elena F. ,   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen, Atarova Anna N. ,   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen
Published: December 2024

The article reflects the results of a study related to the study of existing practices for organizing the
assessment of professional competencies of students of pedagogical professions in the context of higher
education. Analysis of studies on the problem shows that despite the variability of methods for assessing students’ competencies, in practice, most teachers use traditional methods of their assessment: oral or written
exams, tests, tests, surveys, which allow assessing mainly students’ knowledge. The purpose of the study
is to study the specifics of existing practices for organizing the assessment of competencies as a result of
the professional development of students of pedagogical professions in the context of higher education. The
article presents an analysis of local acts of higher education organizations regulating the certification process,
describes the experience of the Herzen State Pedagogical University in developing methods for assessing
students’ competencies within the framework of the project “Implementation of a competency-based approach
in the development and testing of basic professional educational programs of higher education”. The study
revealed the variability of the assessment tools use by universities, identified methods for assessing students’
Competencies during final certification, as well as seven groups of assessment tools for midterm certification.
The division into groups is based on the types of questions and tasks that are offered to students. The data
obtained allow us to continue research into the specifics of practices for organizing competency assessment
not only through the analysis of regulatory documents of universities, but also by methods that allow us to
assess the actual use of competency assessment methods, as well as to improve the assessment of students’
Competencies.
Pedagogy of a Literary Text and its Educational Potential in the Professional Training of Students
Authors:   A. I. Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, Konovalova Lyudmila I.
Published: December 2024

The authors’ appeal to the problem of pedagogy of a literary text and its educational potential is due to
the possibilities of developing creative abilities, reader’s perception and imagination, etc. The novelty lies in
the fact that the authors consider the educational component as an instrument of familiarization with Russian
national culture, traditions of the people, their worldview, traditions and fundamentals of professional activity,
which have been developing for hundreds of years, and also in the use of the means and possibilities of a
literary text in the educational process. The purpose of the article is to analyze the methods and techniques
of working with a literary text in the implementation of educational work in the process of professional training.
The paper presents specific methods and techniques for analyzing a literary text that allow achieving this goal.
The following methods are used in this study: the method of historical and pedagogical research, the method
of introspection and pedagogical longitudinal study in the educational process, and the analysis of creative
works. The selection and formulation of questions and tasks is carried out taking into account the age-related
psychological characteristics of the students. The conclusions are formulated on the basis of the results obtained. The authors consider the proposed system of creative questions and tasks to be the result of the work,
which can be used as a sample of the analysis of artistic works included in the system of vocational training
at the university. The theoretical significance of the article is the analysis of scientific publications on the problem. The practical significance of the publication consists in the proposed methodological material for use in
literature lessons, and in the realization of educational potential in professional training. The authors propose
a system of questions and tasks based on the story of I. Efremov “Diamond Pipe”, tested in extracurricular
reading and extracurricular activities (module 6 “Professional and labor education” FGBOU VO “Southwestern
University” training direction 05/21/04 Mining).
Current Technology for Organizing Family Reading through the Efforts of School
Authors:   St. Petersburg Academy of In-Service Pedagogical Education, Svirina Natalia M.
Published: December 2024

Reading as an everyday phenomenon in the family of a child, a schoolchild is in a difficult situation these
days. The absence of home libraries, the habit of reading among parents themselves gives rise to concerns
among teachers regarding the reading of the younger generation. The relevance of the study is associated
with the lack of systematic family reading, which affects the intellectual development of schoolchildren, whose
speech becomes poorer, their horizons do not expand, associative series and the work of imagination do not
have the necessary nutrient medium. The purpose of the study is to present and characterize the technology
of the school’s work on the regular family reading formation. The study involves the following methods: analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the problem of reading and family reading, questioning of
parents of schoolchildren – primary school students and 5–6 grades (2022–2024), systematization – generalization of their own methodological and practical experience in introducing family reading at school. In the
process of creating and supporting the atmosphere of a reading family of a schoolchild, school should present
a sequence of pedagogical actions in this direction. The article highlights and summarizes the mistakes of
school and family, offers the results of the author’s long-term work on the creation and testing of technology for
the family reading formation by school. The technology is based on interaction with the student’s family, based on trust in school and a child’s parents. The work is simultaneously addressed to both children’s parents and
children themselves. The ways of motivating parents in relation to the creation of an atmosphere of family
reading at home are consistent and regular throughout the school academic year. As a rule, the result of this
activity at school is family projects. A delayed result of family reading is independent reading of students in
adolescence and high school. The prospect of the study may be associated with the improvement of the work
technology on systematic independent home reading of adolescents and primary school children.
Commentary: Now or Never: It’s Time to Address Water Scarcity in Texas
Authors: Perry Charles
Published: December 2024

Editor-in-Chief's Note: In every odd-numbered year, the Texas Legislature convenes in regular session for 140 days. With this in mind, the Texas Water Journal invited Senator Charles Perry, Chairman of the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee to discuss his priorities and visions for Texas water and the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. The opinion expressed in this commentary is the opinion of the individual author and not the opinion of the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute, or the Bureau of Economic Geology.
Multivariate analysis of inland water quality index in parts of Vapi district, Gujarat, India
Authors: Seth Mridul , Dholakia Mrugen , Dhiman Sanjay , Khare U. K. , Amin Jignesh , Bhangaonkar Pranavkumar
Published: December 2024

Water resource management substantially depends on water quality (WQ). Anthropogenic and geogenic pollutants in water system are challenging to identify, transport, and properly dispose of, thus demanding frequent monitoring. Study focuses on application of statistical approach to analyse pattern and to monitor WQ parameters of region. Paper presents computation of water quality index (WQI) based on various WQ parameters of the Daman Ganga River situated in Vapi, Gujarat, India. 17 WQ parameters considered were pH, electrical conductivity, temperature (Temp), total dissolved solids, NO2 + NO3, (P-Tot), Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, SO4, CO3, HCO3, total hardness, sodium absorption ratio (SAR), and calcium hardness (HAR_Ca). Quartile deviation was carried out as preprocessing technique to identify fair analysis of trend followed by other parameters. Application of PCA followed by varimax rotation factor analysis was attempted to identify contribution of significant parameters. Methods developed by Council of Canadian Ministry of Environment (CCME) and British Columbia (BC) were applied to compute WQI. WQI evaluated were 42.35 and 63.29 for CCME and BC, respectively, based on five significantly influencing parameters, namely, HAR_Ca, SAR, CO3, Temp, and P-Tot. Study signifies the hardness and salinity factors impacting WQ and efficiently reduces subjectivity and bias to determine the WQI model.
Marka Hłaski gry z popkulturą
Authors: Kunz Tomasz
Published: December 2024

Marek Hłasko was the first Polish writer who so consciously and on such a large scale referred in his work to motifs, plot patterns and conventions taken from popular culture, primarily from cinema and cheap pulp fiction. These borrowings, which gained particular importance in his quasi-autobiographical works – Piękni dwudziestoletni (en. Beautiful Twentysomethings) and Listy z Ameryki (en. Letters from America) – could have made him the first Polish postmodernist writer. However, Hłasko lacked distance to the conventions he imitated in his stories and instead of using them to expose the artificiality of his characters' linguistic behaviors, he tried to use them to re-enchant the world or express the truth of his own inner experience, falling into the trap of sentimentalism often masked by ostentatious cynicism.
Indeks słów zakazanych – emigracja
Authors: Rudnicki Bogdan
Published: December 2024

This article is a modified version of the speech delivered during the “Marek Hłasko Today” Conference. Its basis are fragments of the chapter Crossroads in the book Hłasko – Our Non-Contemporary (published by Universitas Cracow 2024). It describes Hłasko’s likely motivations, which in connection with the witch hunt against him in the Communistruled Poland, caused the writer to emigrate in 1958. His emigration was of particular significance because of the idol status Hłasko possessed, which he had attained not only in the eyes of the young generation. That is why, among other things, a long and brutal campaign to discredit him was launched, on top of the total “censorship ban on mentioning his name” and prohibition of publication of any of his works.
Po obu stronach muru berlińskiego. Poetyka przekładu wybranych opowiadań Iwaszkiewicza w języku niemieckim
Authors: Fimiak-Chwiłkowska Anna
Published: December 2024

The consideration of this article focuses on the short stories of Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz published in the GDR and FRG in the period from 1946–1989. Its purpose, after pointing out the translations of Iwaszkiewicz’s works into German in both publishing markets, is to emphasize the role of the category of the poetics of translation. The analysis, preceded by a discussion of the author’s reception on both sides of the Berlin Wall, focuses on successive translations of the same text within the translation series. Silhouettes of individual translators are also included, as well as special contexts that may have influenced the final shape of the translation. Excerpts from the short stories Panny z Wilka, Brzezina and Matka Joanna od Aniołów will be used to illustrate the category of translation poetics.
Photography and Nostalgia. About the Cold War Film by Paweł Pawlikowski
Authors: Tomczyk-Jarzyna Izabela
Published: December 2024

The text attempts to answer the question: why does blurring the lines between film and photography play such a significant role in Pawlikowski's movie, and how does the use of photographic solutions in the cinematic narrative lead Pawlikowski towards nostalgia. Starting from Andrei Tarkovsky’s film Mirror – which served as inspiration for Pawlikowski – and its anchoring in photography, the author tries to demonstrate that both directors utilize the inherent ability of photography to capture reality, thus making it possible to reach the image of the given memory. Furthermore, the use of photographic solutions in the film results in simplification, which, in Pawlikowski's perspective, constitutes a sign of nostalgia.
“The European Culture is Sinking like Venice”. Italy in Memories of late Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Authors: Sadoch Elżbieta
Published: December 2024

The main purpose of this article was to present specific motifs, which occur in the travel reports by an outstanding Polish writer and poet, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz. As the study showed, Iwaszkiewicz usually mentioned neglected or abandoned places and objects. He was interested in art galleries, churches and chapels with tombstones, cemeteries, old castles and ancient ruins. Moreover, the author of those texts presented famous works of art associated with subjects such as ugliness, suffering and death. He would also write down his own opinions about art and culture. Journeys to Italy contain pessimistic images of the decline of all values, especially of the beauty and goodness. Reading the discussed work, one may get the impression that the writer was visiting not so much the “mythical” Italy, formerly considered a land of wonders and a treasure trove of art, but an entirely different world – one that evokes melancholy, anxiety and a sense of emptiness.
Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy
Authors: Stefanescu Eliade
Published: December 2024

Open Quantum Physics and Environmental Heat Conversion into Usable Energy - Vol. 4 explores the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics, relativity, gravitation, and electromagnetism, offering insights into the dynamics of quantum particles in various fields. The book covers key phenomena such as spin, graviton spin, black holes, and quantum states in extreme conditions, including black hole formation. It explains how quantum particles behave as distributions of matter, using wave functions to describe their propagation. Further, it examines electromagnetic and gravitational field interactions, quantum particle transitions, Dirac`s formalism of general relativity, and their applications in quantum electrodynamics and unified field theory.

Key Features:
- Detailed explanation of quantum particle dynamics and wave function theory.
- Discussion of quantum particle transitions and spinor fields.
- Exploration of black hole dynamics and gravitational wave interactions.
- Comprehensive coverage of unified field theory, integrating electromagnetism and gravity.
- Applications to quantum electrodynamics and particle collisions.
IMAGING OF A RARE CASE OF MULLERIAN DUCT ANOMALY IN AN AMENORRHEIC WOMAN: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Nabilla Hardiyanti Ginanda , Nurdiana Farah , Yueniwati Yuyun
Published: December 2024

Müllerian duct anomalies encompass a range of conditions that can lead to primary amenorrhea, infertility, and complications during pregnancy. Uterus didelphys arise when the Müllerian ducts fail to fuse properly to form a single uterus. In contrast, a septate uterus occurs when the central septum between the ducts fails to resorb. We describe three cases: the first involves a 14-year-old girl experiencing lower abdominal pain and secondary amenorrhea; MRI revealed a completely septate uterus with OHVIRA. The second case is a 27-year-old woman with secondary amenorrhea and primary infertility, who also had a complete septate uterus on MRI. The third case concerns a 17-year-old girl with primary amenorrhea, whose MRI showed uterus didelphys and a single left kidney. Müllerian duct anomalies are present in up to 7% of women, and about one-third of these women also have renal anomalies. Septate uterus is the most common type of Müllerian anomaly, while uterus didelphys is relatively rare. A complete septate uterus with obstructed hemivagina and an associated renal anomaly is particularly uncommon. Advances in diagnostic and surgical methods aim to preserve or enhance reproductive potential.
Keywords: Uterus didelphys, septate uterus, OHVIRA
Sustainability Strategy and Development of Village Breeding Center: Evaluation of Morphometric Characteristics of Female Peranakan Ongole Cattle in Napis Village
Authors: Ali Muhammad Irvan , Atmaja Baluh Medyabrata , Hidayatulloh Rifqi , Herviyanto Doni , Kuswati
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the morphometric characteristics of female Peranakan Ongole (PO) cattle in Napis Village, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java, as part of a strategy for developing sustainable village breeding centers. The selection of the research location was conducted through purposive sampling, and the material in this study consists of female Peranakan Ongole cattle with age criteria (PI) based on the SNI for Peranakan Ongole cattle, namely PI0 (aged <1 year), PI2 (1 – 1.5 years), PI4 (1.5 - 2 years), PI6 (2 – 3 years), PI8 (aged > 3.5 years). Measurements include body height, body length, hip height, chest depth, chest circumference, ossa cervical vertebrae, ossa thoracic vertebrae, ossa vertebrae lumbar, ossa scapula, hip width, head length, head width and body weight, as well as morphometric indices such as head index, height slope, body index, index of compression, conformation index, length index, body ratio, proportionality and thoracic development on 206 female cattle grouped by age (PI0-PI8). Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and post hoc tests, as well as key indices to identify growth patterns and body size stability. The research results show a significant increase in body size in the young-to-adult age group, where adult cows reach size stability. The morphometric index reveals consistent proportional development in the body of cattle as they age, reflecting structural maturity. Evaluation based on the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) shows that most cattle are in Class II and III, indicating excellent body quality in the productive age group. This research emphasizes that morphometric characteristics are important indicators in determining optimal management strategies to support the sustainability of local PO cattle development. These findings provide a foundation for the maintenance and development programs of the PO cattle population by prioritizing quality livestock management, supporting the conservation of local genetic resources, and enhancing cattle productivity in Indonesia.
A discussion of the experiences of three Brazilian women in Portugal and the ideals of freedom and democracy
Authors: Alves Eliane Santos , Da Fonseca Andreza Mara , D'Albuquerque Vanessa Marques
Published: December 2024

We are three Brazilian women researchers who undertook the Advanced Scientific Doctoral Internship at the Child Studies Research Centre of the University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, and this paper arises from that six-month period, spent under the supervision of Professor PhD Fernando Ilídio da Silva Ferreira. Using an experience report as a qualitative method to provide reference data, our goal is to carry out a meaning-making analysis based on what we experienced, revealing the potential for new theoretical constructions within the socio-historical context of Portugal, as seen through our perspectives and learning. For this work, we selected everyday scenes that we have experienced in Portugal, and in our daily interactions with children, essentially seeking to understand signs of freedom and democracy in the 49 years since the 25th of April Revolution. In the text, we discuss issues such as the safety and freedom of women in public spaces, the role of the state and civil society in promoting gender equality, and the importance of childhood in building a democratic society. We highlight the complexity of the experience we have each had of being a foreign woman in a country that has a history marked by struggles for rights and democracy. At the same time, we recognize the challenges and contradictions still present, such as the persistence of gender-based violence. In summary, we conclude that freedom is a continuous achievement that requires struggle and resistance.
Songs in the shape of Abpril: the 25 of April and music with words for adults and for children
Authors: Gomes José António
Published: December 2024

One of the main instruments of democratic resistance to the fascist dictatorship of Salazar and Marcello Caetano, in Portugal, was the so-called canto de intervenção (protest songs). Preceded by composers and pioneer works, such as the Heróicas songs, by Lopes-Graça, these protest songs in Portugal are linked to several unavoidable names: José Afonso, Adriano Correia de Oliveira, Luís Cília, José Mário Branco, Sérgio Godinho, Fausto Bordalo Dias and other singers and songwriters. A striking feature of this musical expression of great political-cultural relevance was its connection to the written word, that is, to poetry (Camões, Pessoa, Carlos de Oliveira, Manuel da Fonseca, António Gedeão, Ary dos Santos, Manuel Alegre, Luís Pignatelli…). On the other hand, it can be said that the long and exhilarating days of the April Revolution of 1974, which would become known in history as the Carnation Revolution, were constantly punctuated by these songs of political commitment and criticism, in which the songwriters already mentioned and many others, from the following generation, were involved. The article seeks to describe this dynamic, from a mainly historical perspective, highlighting and characterizing the protagonists of this musical movement and the poets whose poems they set to music. Another aspect emphasized in the text is the fact that some of these singers and composers (Godinho, Barata-Moura, João Lóio and others), in whose music childhood, as a topic, was sometimes present, also made a relevant contribution to musical and literary renewal of the songs for children in Portugal.
Hacia una cartografía digital. Métodos y técnicas de reconstrucción de espacios administrativos (ca. 1000-1800)
Authors: Castro Redondo Rubén , Delgado Barrado José Miguel
Published: December 2024

En el presente estudio, se describe el enfoque metodológico empleado para la reconstrucción del paisaje urbano de Santander desde el siglo XX hasta finales de la Edad Media. Para ello, se ha empleado principalmente la georreferenciación de cartografías históricas, complementada con evidencia arqueológica y datos provenientes de fuentes escritas y bibliográficas.
Aplicación de metodologías GIS a la reconstrucción de paisajes urbanos de Edad Media y Edad Moderna: el caso de Santander
Authors: Jiménez-Chaparro Jesús-Ignacio
Published: December 2024

En el presente estudio presentamos el desarrollo metodológico utilizado para realizar una reconstrucción del paisaje urbano de Santander desde el siglo XX hasta finales de la Edad Media. Para ello, se ha utilizado principalmente la georreferenciación de cartografías históricas, apoyada por la documentación arqueológica y los datos de fuentes escritas y bibliográficas. En la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII se producen sucesivas ampliaciones del espacio urbano, estos proyectos generaron abundante documentación cartográfica, que puede ser utilizada para la reconstrucción de los paisajes urbanos contemporáneos a las obras ejecutadas y anteriores. La georreferenciación de estas cartografías nos permite llevar a cabo una reconstrucción de los espacios que en ellas se representan. No obstante, esta georreferenciación no es una tarea sencilla cuando las tramas urbanas que han llegado hasta nuestros días poco tienen que ver con aquellas que queremos analizar. El espacio urbano ocupado por las antiguas pueblas medievales sufrió profundas transformaciones en la primera mitad del siglo XX, que cambiaron por completo su fisionomía. Por tanto, será necesario partir de este periodo para poder reconstruir el espacio urbano de épocas anteriores, que fosilizaba el entramado urbano heredado de época medieval.
Puntos, líneas y polígonos. Mapear los espacios de dominio monástico en la Edad Media
Authors: Soler Sala Maria
Published: December 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo valorar el uso de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) en el estudio de los espacios de dominio monástico durante la Edad Media. Lo hacemos a partir de la representación cartográfica y el análisis espacial de diversos monasterios y dominios monásticos de origen medieval, estudiados a través de los proyectos de investigación Claustra, Paisajes Espirituales, Paisajes Monásticos, F-Atlas y Freilas. Tales ejemplos ponen de relieve el potencial de la georeferenciación, del mapeo digital y del análisis algorítmico (clusterización, interpolación, cálculo de distancias) en el estudio del impacto de la implantación monástica sobre el territorio, la economía y la sociedad de su tiempo. Los mapas resultantes de este proceso de mapeo constituyen verdaderas fuentes de conocimiento, que permiten aproximarnos a las estrategias de gestión de los bienes de propiedad monástica en época medieval. Nuestra metodología de trabajo se incardina en el ámbito de las Humanidades Digitales y tiene una fuerte vocación de transferencia social, a través del diseño e implementación de geoservidores de datos, visores cartográficos y catálogos interactivos de libre acceso y útiles tanto para la comunidad científica como para la transferencia social.