bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Convergences populistes et conspirationnistes dans les discours de trois groupes identitaires québécois et du chroniqueur Mathieu Bock-Côté sur la loi 21 et le racisme systémique1
Authors: Potvin Maryse , Le Bourdais Isabelle
Published: June 2024

Cet article s’intéresse à la convergence sémantique entre le discours d’un chroniqueur néoconservateur dans un média mainstream – Mathieu Bock-Côté (MBC), dans ses chroniques au Journal de Montréal – et la rhétorique de trois groupes populistes identitaires, marginalisés par les médias traditionnels : La Meute, la Fédération des Québécois de souche et Horizon Québec Actuel. L’analyse se penche sur leurs discours respectifs lors de deux polémiques publiques survenues entre 2017 et 2020 : la Commission sur le racisme systémique et la loi 21 (Loi sur la laïcité de l’État). En observant la transversalité de certains cadrages et mécanismes discursifs au sein des discours de MBC et des trois groupes, l’article dégage une certaine convergence idéologique de types populiste et complotiste, se caractérisant notamment par une mythification de l’identité nationale, par une diabolisation des élites diversitaires/multiculturalistes et de « l’islamisme radical », et par des cadrages polarisants et victimaires. Toutefois, les discours de MBC, loin d’être marginalisés, se déploient en toute légitimité dans le Journal de Montréal, un média mainstream avec un lectorat de 3,5 millions de personnes, ainsi qu’à la télévision et à la radio, au Québec comme en France. Ses discours contribuent ainsi à démarginaliser le populisme et l’imaginaire complotiste dans les médias dominants.
Entre religieux et séculier : les récits complotistes à l’ère de l’ultramodernité
Authors: Tremblay Stéphanie , Colin Mathieu
Published: June 2024

Bien que le complotisme ne soit pas un phénomène nouveau, il a certainement été accéléré durant la pandémie de COVID‑19 et, de fait, est devenu un enjeu médiatique, politique et culturel majeur dans les dernières années. Le présent article vise dans un premier temps à contribuer à une meilleure saisie des théories du complot comme rapport social, notamment en portant attention à leur situation d’énonciation et de réception ainsi qu’à leurs fonctions politiques pour les différents groupes en jeu. Dans un second temps, les auteurs se penchent sur les affinités entre religions et théories du complot du point de vue de leur commune recomposition et de leur fécondation réciproque en contexte d’ultramodernité. Les théories du complot, en tant que narrations ou récits contemporains, deviennent ainsi, à la manière du religieux, des révélateurs culturels des évolutions et des contradictions, voire des « radicalisations » de la modernité.
UĈITELJSKA PROCJENA O HELIKOPTER RODITELJIMA I SARADNJI S NJIMA
Authors: Lepičnik Vodopivec Jurka , Makovec Radovan Danijela , Rezar Gaja , Šindić Aleksandra
Published: June 2024

Istraţivanja vezana za savremene trendove u vaspitanju djece ukazuju na izazove s kojima se sreću današnji roditelji i sve ĉešću pojavu tzv. helikopter (prezaštićujućih) roditelja. Uĉitelj, kao drugi odrasli bitan za dijete, moţe umanjiti i amortizovati neadekvatne roditeljske uticaje, a pretpostavke za uspješno djelovanje su prepoznavanje neadekvatnog roditeljskog stila vaspitanja i adekvatna saradnja sa roditeljima. Cilj kvantitativne empirijske studije realizovane u Republici Sloveniji na uzorku od 334 učitelja bio je pobliže ispitati perspektivu učitelja o karakteristikama vaspitanja helikopter roditelja i saradnje sa njima. Za prikupljanje podataka je korišten samostalno kreiran instrument – anketa. Statistički obrađeni podaci ukazuju na činjenice da se većina učitelja sreće s helikopter roditeljima bar jednom na godinu, adekvatno prepoznaju njihove karakteristike (dječije probleme, zadaće rješavaju sami, pretjerano brinu za sigurnost djece i često razgovaraju sa učiteljima). Rezultati studije ukazuju da učitelji iznalazi adekvatne načine saradnje sa helikopter roditeljima putem učinkovite komunikacije.
BENEFITI SPORTA ZA DJECU I MLADE
Authors: Zelić Antea , Zovko Anita , Klapan Leo
Published: June 2024

Tjelesna aktivnost predstavlja neizostavan dio ţivota svakog pojedinca, a prakticiranje redovite tjelesne aktivnosti donosi niz benefita za postizanje i odrţavanje fiziĉkog i psihiĉkog zdravlja, kao i usvajanje pozitivnih navika koje doprinose kvaliteti ţivota. Navike, stil ţivota i vrijednosti koje se usvajaju u ranoj i razvojnoj dobi, uvelike utjeĉu na naĉin i kvalitetu ţivota koja se reflektira u kasnijim fazama ţivota, stoga je korisno implementirati tjelesnu aktivnost u svakodnevnicu djece i mladih. Benefiti sportskih aktivnosti najĉešće su kategorizirane u tri kategorije: fiziĉki, psihiĉki i socijalni benefiti koji znaĉajno pridonose kvaliteti ţivota. Rad je usmjeren na analiziranje navedenih kategorija sagledavajući ih kroz pozitivnu odliku koja se oĉituje kroz razvojnu ulogu u ţivotu pojedinca, u ovom kontekstu djecu i mlade. Općenito, bavljenje sportom rekreacijskog ili pak profesionalnog tipa, individualnog ili timskog, dovodi promjene koje je moguće primijetiti na tjelesnom, zdravstvenom, emocionalnom i socijalnom planu djeteta iz ĉega proizlazi ĉesta odluka djece i mladih za sudjelovanjem u nekoj sportskoj aktivnosti. Sport omogućava djetetu zadovoljenje potreba za sigurnosti, poštovanjem i samoostvarenjem što se smatra zadovoljenjem viših razina potreba.
USVOJENJE KROZ PRIZMU STRUĈNIH RADNIKA ORGANA STARATELJSTVA
Authors: Šćepović Dragana
Published: June 2024

U radu su prikazani rezultati empirijskog istraţivanja ĉiji predmet predstavljaju stavovi struĉnih radnika organa starateljstva o usvojenju kao obliku zaštite djeteta bez roditeljskog staranja. Cilj je bio ispitati stavove i mišljenja struĉnih radnika o znaĉajnim pitanjima koja se tiĉu usvojenja i utvrditi da li radno iskustvo i zanimanje utiĉu na percepciju i kreiranje njihovih stavova. Uzorak istraţivanja (N= 215) ĉinili su struĉni radnici zaposleni u centrima za socijalni rad u Republici Srpskoj. U istraţivanju je primijenjena metoda ispitivanje, tehnika anketiranje, pomoću instrumenta Upitnik, namjenski konstruisanog za potrebe ovog istraţivanja. Rezultati istraţivanja su pokazali da ne postoji razlika u stavovima i mišljenjima struĉnih radnika organa starateljstva o usvojenju u odnosu na njihovo zanimanje i radno iskustvo. Više od polovine struĉnih radnika smatra da najbolji interes djeteta treba da bude osnov za zasnivanje usvojenja i da je neophodno povećati starosnu granicu usvojenika za potpuno usvojenje, dok je više od dvije trećine ispitanika stava da svako dijete mora biti upoznato sa svojim porijeklom. Na osnovu rezultata moglo se zakljuĉiti da radno iskustvo i zanimanje struĉnih radnika organa starateljstva nemaju znaĉajnu ulogu u kreiranju njihovih stavova o usvojenju, da struĉni radnici usvojenje percipiraju kao najadekvatniji oblik zaštite djeteta bez roditeljskog staranja, te da je praksa usvojenja iz perspektive socijalnog rada fokusirana na najbolji interes djeteta, koji se stavlja ispred interesa usvojilaca.
CJELOŽIVOTNO UČENJE – PRISTUP OBRAZOVANJU KAO JEDNOM OD TEMELJNIH LJUDSKIH PRAVA
Authors: Herceg Jadranka
Published: June 2024

Iako cjeloţivotno uĉenje predstavlja conditio sine qua non današnjih obrazovnih politika, ĉesto nerazumijevanje sadrţaja i vaţnosti cjeloţivotnog uĉenja, kao smjernica za razvoj obrazovnog sustava, rezultira konceptualnom zbrkom. I dok se, upravo zbog konceptualne zbrke, stvaraju brojna razliĉita tumaĉenja uloge cjeloţivotnog uĉenja, zaboravlja se na onu temeljnu, obrazovnu, koja treba poticati pojedinca, iz bilo koje dobne skupine da uĉi, omogućavajući mu stalan pristup obrazovanju te pravo na priznavanje razliĉitih oblika uĉenja. Svrha ovog rada je aktualizirati promjenu paradigme do koje je došlo prelaskom na cjeloţivotno uĉenje, a to je da se umjesto formalnih kvalifikacija, koje u uvjetima brzih promjena u društvu ne mogu jamĉiti dugoroĉnu sigurnost, sada naglasak stavlja na stjecanje kompetencija, dok je zadaća obrazovnog sustava omogućiti priznavanje istih, neovisno o naĉinu na koji su one steĉene. Cilj ovog rada je ukazati na potrebu za uspostavom Hrvatskoga kvalifikacijskog okvira na svim obrazovnim razinama, kako bi se omogućila transparentnost, usporedba i prenosivost kvalifikacija izmeĊu razliĉitih obrazovnih institucija na nacionalnoj razini i njihovo povezivanje s Europskim kvalifikacijskim okvirom na europskoj razini, kroz zajedniĉku referentnu toĉku, a to su ishodi uĉenja. Autorica zakljuĉuje da je u Republici Hrvatskoj potrebno što prije uspostaviti procese i sustave priznavanja steĉenih kompetencija, osobito onih proizišlih iz neformalnog i informalnog uĉenja, kako bi se postigla prohodnost obrazovnog sustava.
SOCIJALNA ISKLJUČENOST POVRATNIKA PO OSNOVU SPORAZUMA O READMISIJI U SRBIJI
Authors: Mandić Kelijašević Ljupka
Published: June 2024

Predmet istraţivanja ovog rada su socijalne karakteristike migracija povratnika po osnovu sporazuma o readmisji iz Srbije. U pitanju su emigranti koji su odreĊeno vreme boravili u evropskim zemljama gde su aplicirali za azil sa ciljem zaštite od diskriminacije, ugroţenosti prava na ţivot, obrazovanja ili na primer, leĉenja. Ovi zahtevi u većini sluĉajeva nisu uvaţeni, te su se podnosioci vratili u zemlje porekla. Kod mnogih migranata postoji tendencija ka ponovnoj emigraciji i nakon postupka readmisije, pa moţemo reći da ove migracije imaju cikliĉan tok što ih ĉini posebno istraţivaĉki zanimljivim. Povratnici su iz najsiromašnijih slojeva društva, nisko kvalifikovani ili nekvalifikovani, koji svoje, uglavnom ekonomske probleme i deprivaciju, pokušavaju da prevaziĊu ostvarivanjem statusa azila ili nekim drugim modelom za naseljavanje u zemlji destinacije.U radu su predstavljeni rezultati kvalitativnog istraţivanja poloţaja povratnika po osnovu sporazuma o readmisiji u Srbiji.
ПРАВО НА ЗДРАВЉЕ И ОБРАЗОВАЊЕ ДЕЦЕ СА СМЕТЊАМА У РАЗВОЈУ
Authors: Radojlović Jasmina , Kilibarda Tatjana , Subotić Slobodan , Mikić Stefan
Published: June 2024

Укључивање деце са сметњама у развоју у систем образовања захтева мултидисциплинарну стручну подршку и спремност за тимски рад. Многи аутори истичу значај инклузије у систему образовања и повезаност раног инклузивног образовања са подизањем квалитета и исхода образовања деце са сметњама у развоју и разумевањем различитости. Такође, многе државе су се снажно определиле за укључивање деце са тешкоћама у развоју у активности прилагођене узрасту, укључујући и школовање. Ови резултати указују на то да породице имају сличан приступ васпитању деце са сметњама у развоју и да децу са благим и озбиљним сметњама у развоју одгајају родитељи у приближно истом окружењу за учење као што је то случај код деце без сметњи у развоју посебне образовне потребе ових ученика пре свега проблеми у прилагођавању ученика на образовни контекст. Дете са сметњама у развоју је дете које „има тешкоће у развоју и није у могућности да постигне или одржи задовољавајући ниво здравља и развоја, или чије здравље и развој могу знатно да се погоршају без додатне подршке или посебних услуга у области здравствене заштите, рехабилитације, образовања, социјалне заштите или других облика подршке“.Сметње могу бити урођене или стечене, делимичне или потпуне, пролазне или трајне. Циљ активне школе јесте развој личности и индивидуалности сваког детета, а не само усвајање неког школског програма.
OSTVARIVANJE LJUDSKIH PRAVA U POLITIČKOM SISTEMU BOSNE I HERCEGOVINE – PRAVNI I INSTITUCIONALNI OKVIR
Authors: Vranješ Nevenko
Published: June 2024

Ljudska prava predstavljaju najznaĉajniji pravni i politĉki institut svakog društva ali i civilizacijsku tekovinu i vrijednost koja je neprekidno u fokusu paţnje. U genezi njihovog razvoja uoĉavamo uspone i padove pa i onda kada se radi o društvima sa znaĉajnom demokratskom tradicijom. Bosna i Hercegovina je uprkos navršavanju tri decenije od liberalizacije politiĉkog sitema i zapoĉete demokratske tranzicije kao i dobijanja statusa kandidata za ĉlanstvo u Evropskoj uniji i dalje ostala duboko podijeljeno društvo i postkonfliktno podruĉje. Predmet ovog rada je Ostvarivanje ljudskih prava u politĉkom sistemu Bosne i Hercegovine kroz prizmu pravnog i institucionalnog okvira. Konkretnije, rad će ponuditi pegeled pravne osnove zaštite ljudskih prava (ustavni i zakonski okvir), a potom i institucionalni okvir odnosno analizu vladinih organa i organizacija koji su osnovani da bi štitili i promovisali ljudska prava u BiH. Pregled će biti potkrijepljen i odreĊenim kvantitativnim i kvalitativnim podacima i analizama.Osnovna hipoteza u radu je, da u pravnom i politiĉkom sistemu Bosne i Hercegovine postoji znaĉajan nesklad izmeĊu zagarantovanog nivoa zaštite ljudskih prava i stepena njihovog ostvarivanja. U radu se preovlaĊujuće koriste metode pravne egzegeze, analiza sarţaja i statistiĉka metoda.
Comparison of Three Different Approaches to Ultrasound Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation: A Randomised Clinical Study
Authors: Sandra M Veneta , Jain M Karthik , Jagadeesh Shilpa , Shivappagoudar Vikram , Rani Rashmi
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The standard approaches to ultrasound-guided central line insertion by Short Axis (SAX) and Long Axis (LAX) have limitations. The Medial Oblique Axis (M-OAX) approach allows visualisation of the length of the needle in real-time along with both the artery and vein. Aim: To compare the three approaches for ultrasound-guided right Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) cannulation with respect to ease of access and complications. Materials and Methods: A total of 171 patients scheduled to undergo right IJV cannulation were divided equally into three groups-SAX (Group-1), LAX (Group-2), and M-OAX (Group-3). They were compared with respect to first pass success, Venous Access Time (VAT), guide wire insertion time, catheterisation time, and complications. Continuous variables were compared with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test. Categorical variables were analysed using the Chi-square test. The p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: First pass success was 55 (96.49%), 53(92.98%), and 54 (94.74%) in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The VAT, guidewire insertion time, and catheterisation time were significantly lesser in Groups 1 and 3 compared to 2 (p<0.001). Two cases of carotid artery puncture were noted in Group-2, though statistically not significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: The medial oblique approach to IJV cannulation combines the advantages of both LAX and SAX and is a safer alternative with easier and faster venous access.
Effect of Aqueous Extract of Cannabis sativa Leaf on the Oxidative Stress Markers in the Brain of Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Demshimeno Paul, , Ukoha Ukoha , Aguwa Ugochukwu
Published: June 2024

Cannabis sativa is a commonly abused drug especially among younger people in society. The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain, immediately inferior to the occipital and temporal lobes within the posterior cranial fossa. The study was designed to show the effect of aqueous leave extract of Cannabis sativa on the performance of male Wistar rats in the hanging wire and open field neurobehavioural tests. A total of 40 Wistar rats were used and grouped into five groups. Group A received distilled water for 28 days. Group B, C, D and E served as the low, high, low dose recovery and high dose recovery group respectively. Group B were administered with 10mg/kg body weight of Cannabis sativa leave aqueous extract for 28 days. Group C were administered with 20mg/kg body weight of Cannabis sativa leave aqueous extract for 28 days. Group D was administered with 10mg/kg body weight of Cannabis sativa leave aqueous extract for 28days and were allowed for further 28 days without any administration while group E received 20mg/kg body weight of Cannabis sativa for 28 days and were allowed for further 28days without administration. Groups D and E represent the recovery groups. Group A, B and C were sacrificed a day after their last intubation. The result of the study showed that administration of Cannabis sativa led to a non-significant increase in MDA and a corresponding significant reduction in SOD and CAT levels in the experimental groups  compared to the control group A. This is a pointer to the presence oxidative stress. It can therefore be concluded that there were dose and time dependent toxic effects of Cannabis sativa in the model animals.
Delving into Chemical Control Options for Bacterial Canker (Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) in Tomatoes: An In-vitro Study
Authors: F. P. Monteiro , J. Valmorbida , G. Mallmann , C. Ogoshi , A. F. Wamser , J. C. Lins Jr , L. Hahn
Published: June 2024

The 2022/2023 tomato crop witnessed the emergence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis in a tomato field, leading to symptoms resembling bacterial canker. Identification of the suspected bacterium, C. michiganensis subsp. michiganensis, utilized specific primers (CMM5 and CMM6) for PCR reaction, resulting in a 614 bp fragment. Several fungicides and bactericides were tested for their ability to control bacterial growth in Petri dishes. Fungicides and bactericides that completely inhibit the bacterial growth in Petri dishes included benzalkonium chloride (250 mg a.i./L), copper oxychloride (1680 mg a.i./L with 1000 mg metallic copper/L), copper hydroxide (2764 mg a.i./L with 1800 mg metallic copper/L), fluazinam (500 µL a.i./L), difenoconazole + pidiflumetofen (200 + 120 µL a.i./L), cuprous oxide (1344 mg a.i./L with 1200 mg metallic copper /L), mancozeb + famoxadone (1000 + 100 mg a.i./L), mancozeb (4000 mg a.i./L) and metiram + pyraclostrobin (2200 + 200 mg a.i./L). The packaged dose of casugamycin (60 µL a.i./L) failed to completely inhibit C. michiganensis subsp. michiganensis growth, necessitating doses exceeding 140 µL a.i./L for complete inhibition. Only at a dosage of 140 µL a.i./L was there no observable growth on the Petri dish containing YDC. Label doses of casugamycin did not prevent the growth of any bacteria, albeit partially controlling Clavibacter and Pectobacterium populations. At the dose of 140 µL a.i./L, the sole bacterium that proliferated was Xanthomonas hortorum pv. gardneri. The other bacteria were included in this study focusing on Clavibacter solely to understand the effect of certain products on other important bacteria in tomato cultivation. The active ingredients, difenoconazole + pidiflumetofen (200 + 120 µL/L active ingredient) and fluazinam (500 µL/L active ingredient) effectively suppressed C. michiganensis subsp. michiganensis growth. The study indicates that various tested fungicides and bactericides were effective in curbing C. michiganensis subsp. michiganensis growth under laboratory conditions. Nonetheless, efficacy may fluctuate based on dose and specific product used. Further research, including field trials, is imperative to evaluate product efficacy under real-world conditions and devise comprehensive management strategies for tomato bacterial canker control.
Evaluation of Genetic Variability in Different Genotypes of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracan L.) through Path and Multivariate Analysis
Authors: T. Dinesh , S. Kangabam , Swapnil  , G. K. Dash , P. Sil , K. K. Panda , D. Mitra, , S. Purkaystha
Published: June 2024

The experiment was carried out using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replicates. The trials were entirely composed of fifty-two genotypes for yield and their contributing characters for 13 different characters. For every attribute under study, an analysis of variance showed a highly significant difference. Among the genotypes studied, the evaluated characteristics showed varying degrees of heritability, genetic advancement, and variability. Both the genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV and GCV, respectively) ranged from low to high. The modest GCV and PCV values particular for the percentage of fingers per ear (17.47% and 17.50%), ear weight per plant (g) (13.42% and 16.28%), and 1000 seed weight (g) (11.79% and 14.09%), were observed respectively. Plant height (cm) (81.60%, 28.47) had the greatest wide sense heritability value, with the highest genetic advance, followed by ear weight per plant (g) (67.95%, 20.13). Thus, the findings of this study indicate that these genotypes have diversity in yield and other yield-related features, which should be exploited in subsequent breeding. The correlation and path coefficient analyses for yield and yield characteristics showed that grain yield per plant showed a strong positive relationship both at the genotypic and phenotypic levels, with days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, ear weight per plant, and harvest index. Path analysis exhibited that for genotypic and phenotypic coefficients, harvest index (0.33, 0.46) and ear weight/plant (0.86, 0.39) showed the most positive direct effects. These characteristics might thus be applied as selection criteria to identify finger millet genotypes that show promising results in future breeding. Multivariate approaches such as principal component analysis and cluster analysis are crucial statistical tools for examining genetic diversity in plant breeding programs, as are their significant quantitative features. Based on principal component analysis, the entire variance was provided by six main components, of which PC-1 and PC-2 contributed 21.97% and 18.32%, respectively, to the total variability. Euclidean distance was used to divide the fifty-two genotypes into five groups. The largest number of genotypes (twenty-two) in Cluster I was followed by Cluster III, with 16 genotypes. As a result, genotypes from these clusters may be used as parents for hybridization.
Original Research Article Enhancing Missing Data Imputation with Improved DAE Training and Input Recombination
Authors: Liu Yean Chung , Chen Yen-Liang
Published: June 2024

The increasing significance of addressing data loss, has led to a heightened focus on missing data imputation (MDI). Autoencoder (AE) models, renowned for their ability to autonomously learn and impute missing data, are gaining prominence in MDI. These models exhibit adaptability to diverse datasets, and their unsupervised nature makes them robust in handling data lacking clear labels. This study aims to explore the scope and objectives of AE training, which encompass critical elements such as optimization algorithms, loss functions, and training epochs. We specifically investigate the impact of updating input data during AE training, a topic that has been insufficiently explored in existing research. Traditionally, AEs are trained on the original data, assuming it contains latent information. However, in the context of MDI, where data may be corrupted, it becomes imperative to evaluate whether updating input data can lead to superior results.  The objective of this research is to introduce and evaluate two methods inspired by Gradient Boosting Machines: Short-Term Reconstruction with Iterative Updates (STR-IU) and Long-Term Reconstruction with a Single Update (LTR-SU). We utilize Denoising Autoencoder (DAE) models and examine how various optimization mechanisms affect our proposed methods. We conduct comparisons between Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) and the Adam optimization algorithm, and transform three distinct datasets into synthetic datasets with varying levels of missing data (5%, 15%, 25%). The results indicate that, while performance may not consistently excel across all training epoch settings, there is a noticeable overall improvement when updating input data, whether using SGD or Adam. Additionally, LTR-SU outperforms STR-IU, and models with DAE using SGD exhibit greater optimization compared to those using Adam.
Effects of Packaging Material and Moisture Contents on Pulse Beetle Infestation under Different Storage Conditions in Chickpea
Authors: Y Bharathi , D Akil Kumar , A Padmasree , T Pradeep , M Pallavi , P Sujatha , Sultana Razia , Rao P Jaganmohan , M Ramesh
Published: June 2024

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop grown globally for its nutritional richness and versatility which offers a significant source for both carbohydrates and protein. Chickpea seeds face a significant threat from various insect pests among these pulse beetles or bruchids (Callosobruchus spp.) stand out as the most destructive, inflicting damage ranging from 50% to 60% during storage. Bruchids are considered minor pests in the field, but they pose a serious threat during storage, leading to both quantitative and qualitative losses.
The present investigation was carried out with the objective of studying the influence of ambient and cold storage conditions on storability and to assess the pest infestation (pulse beetle) under ambient and cold storage conditions in two chickpea varieties viz., JG-11 (desi) and NBeG-119 (kabuli).  The seed was thoroughly sun dried to two moisture levels of seven and nine percent and stored in gunny and grain pro bags (hermetic bags). Gunny bags were kept at ambient storage as well as in the cold storage, while grain pro bags were stored at ambient storage conditions only as these are the hermetic bags and the dry chain technology concept holds good for storage at ambient conditions only.
Highest % seed damage (12.11 % in JG-11 and 13.00 % in NBeG-119) was noticed in seeds stored with nine per cent moisture content while, the lowest % seed damage (9.50 % in JG-11 and 9.83 % in NBeG 119) was recorded in seeds with seven per cent moisture content. After 8 months of storage highest per cent fecundity (151.66 and 144.66 in JG-11 and 145.00 and 138.50 in NBeG-119) was recorded in seeds stored in gunny bags kept at ambient storage with nine and seven per cent moisture respectively, followed by the seed stored in grain pro bags at ambient storage with nine percent seed moisture (9.667 in JG-11 and 7.833 in NBeG-119) and no fecundity was recorded in seeds stored in gunny bag at cold storage. At the end of storage period highest adult emergence was recorded in seeds stored in gunny bag at ambient storage with nine (196.83 in JG-11 and 217.17 in NBeG-119) and seven (187.83 in JG-11 and 207.83 in NBeG-119) per cent seed moisture followed by the seed stored in grain pro bags at ambient storage with nine percent seed moisture (11.67 in JG-11 and 13.00 in NBeG-119) and no adult emergence was recorded in seeds stored in gunny bag at cold storage (0.00 in JG-11 and 0.00 in NBeG-119 ) with seven and nine percent moisture at the end of the storage. Highest weight loss % (2.019% in JG-11 and 1.866% in NBeG-119) was recorded in seeds stored with nine per cent moisture content. While, the lowest weight loss % (1.679% in JG-11 and 1.772% in NBeG-119) was noticed in seeds stored with seven per cent moisture at the end of storage period.
Research on Lifting Path Planning Algorithms for Intelligent Cranes
Authors: Yu Guoxiang , Wang Shoubo
Published: June 2024

Path planning algorithm is one of the key technologies in the study of intelligent cranes, and a good path planning algorithm can quickly plan a safe and collision-free path. The current research status of path planning technology in the field of crane lifting path planning is reviewed. The implementation principles of various types of algorithms are analysed, and the current research status of mainstream path planning algorithms is summarized. According to the characteristics of crane path planning algorithms, crane path planning algorithms are classified into traditional path planning algorithms, intelligent path planning algorithms and deep reinforcement learning algorithms. For each type of algorithm is analysed and summarized, and the development of crane path planning algorithms is looked forward to, hoping to provide reference for related research.
Study of trap structure of thermally polarized polyimide
Authors: Gaur M. S. , Ramlal  , Tiwari R. K.
Published: December 2011

The trap structure of polyimide was studied using open‐circuit thermally stimulated discharge current (TSDC). TSDC was observed in 25‐μm thin film of polyimide at different condition of polarizing field and temperature. The one‐sided vacuum‐aluminized samples were used to record the open‐circuit thermally stimulated current. The dipolar mechanism of relaxation is a possible mechanism to explain the behavior of TSDC peak at low temperature and field condition; however, hopping transport mechanism is prominent for the sample polarized with higher field and temperature. This is because deeper traps capture the charge carriers at high polarizing field and temperature and their subsequent trapping through hopping process. The influence of surface traps is caused by thermal polarization; it is evident due to lower value of activation energy, since activation energy of TSDC peak is corresponding to surface traps. The morphology of surface traps is verified by measuring the surface roughness using atomic force microscopy. The both type of charges (i.e., heterocharge and homocharge) are responsible for flow of current in presence of air gap. We report the role of surface and deep traps induced due to charging process. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012
Pareto‐Set Based Multi‐Objective Dynamic Reactive Power and Voltage Control
Authors: Zhang Anan , Yang Honggeng
Published: December 2011

A novel approach is proposed in this paper to solve multi‐objective dynamic reactive power and voltage control (Volt/VAR control, VVC). The method is able to attain the Pareto‐optimal solutions, based on the day‐ahead load forecast, for the VVC considering reducing daily power loss, enhancing voltage profile and optimizing dispatch schedules for on‐load tap changer (OLTC) and shunt capacitor switching, which will provide decision maker more options to schedule the dynamic VVC. This approach is simulated in IEEE14 buses system and IEEE30 buses system, and the results are encouraging with respect to performance in dynamic reactive power control. Moreover, the application in an actual distribution system verifies its effectiveness further.
A Polynomial Algorithm for Computing Elementary Siphons in a Class of Petri Nets
Authors: Liu Huixia , Xing Keyi , Wang Feng , Han Libin , Sun Xiaojing
Published: December 2011

A set of elementary siphons plays a key role in the development of deadlock prevention policies for automated manufacturing systems. This paper addresses the computation problem for elementary siphons in a subclass of Petri nets which are basic systems of simple sequential processes with resources (BS3PR) and can model many automated manufacturing systems. An algorithm for enumerating elementary siphons is established by the one‐to‐one relationship between maximal perfect resource‐transition circuits (MPCs) and strict minimal siphons. A set of MPCs is first computed, followed by a set of elementary siphons in a BS3PR. The presented algorithm is proved to have polynomial‐time complexity. An example is used to illustrate the algorithm.
Kinetic modeling of free fatty acid production in Escherichia coli based on continuous cultivation of a plasmid free strain
Authors: Youngquist J. Tyler , Lennen Rebecca M. , Ranatunga Don R. , Bothfeld William H. , II Wesley D. Marner , Pfleger Brian F.
Published: December 2011

The microbial production of free fatty acids (FFAs) and reduced derivatives is an attractive process for the renewable production of diesel fuels. Toward this goal, a plasmid‐free strain of Escherichia coli was engineered to produce FFAs by integrating three copies of a thioesterase gene from Umbellularia californica (BTE) under the control of an inducible promoter onto the chromosome. In batch culture, the resulting strain produced identical titers to a previously reported strain that expressed the thioesterase from a plasmid. The growth rate, glucose consumption rate, and FFA production rate of this strain were studied in continuous cultivation under carbon limitation. The highest yield of FFA on glucose was observed at a dilution rate of 0.05 h−1 with the highest specific productivity observed at a dilution rate of 0.2 h−1. The observed yields under the lowest dilution rate were 15% higher than that observed in batch cultures. An increase in both productivity and yield (∼40%) was observed when the composition of the nutrients was altered to shift the culture toward non‐carbon limitation. A deterministic model of the production strain has been proposed and indicates that maintenance requirements for this strain are significantly higher than wild‐type E. coli. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2012; 109:1518–1527. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Pupil evaluation in addition to Glasgow Coma Scale components in prediction of traumatic brain injury and mortality
Authors: Hoffmann M , Lefering R , Rueger J M , Kolb J P , Izbicki J R , Ruecker A H , Rupprecht M , Lehmann W
Published: December 2011

Background

Early diagnosis and prediction of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is essential for determining treatment strategies and allocating resources. This study evaluated the predictive accuracy of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) verbal, motor and eye components alone, or in addition to pupil size and reactivity, for TBI.

Methods

A retrospective cohort analysis of data from 51 425 severely injured patients registered in the Trauma Registry of the German Society for Trauma Surgery from 1993 to 2009 was undertaken. Only directly admitted patients alive on admission and with complete data on GCS, pupil size and pupil reactivity were included. The unadjusted predictive roles of GCS components and pupil parameters, alone or in combination, were modelled using area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve analyses and multivariable logistic regression regarding presence of TBI and death.

Results

Some 24 115 patients fulfilled the study inclusion criteria. Best accuracy for outcome prediction was found for pupil reactivity (AUROC 0·770, 95 per cent confidence interval 0·761 to 0·779) and GCS motor component (AUROC 0·797, 0·788 to 0·805), with less accuracy for GCS eye and verbal components. The combination of pupil reactivity and GCS motor component (AUROC 0·822, 0·814 to 0·830) outmatched the predictive accuracy of GCS alone (AUROC 0·808, 0·800 to 0·815). Pupil reactivity and size were significantly correlated (rs = 0·56, P < 0·001). Patients displaying both unequal pupils and fixed pupils were most likely to have TBI (95·1 per cent of 283 patients). Good outcome (Glasgow Outcome Scale score 4 or more) was documented for only 1929 patients (8·0 per cent) showing fixed and bilateral dilated pupils.

Conclusion

The best predictive accuracy for presence of TBI was obtained using the GCS components. Pupil reactivity together with the GCS motor component performed best in predicting death.
Epidemiological burden of minor, major and fatal trauma in a national injury pyramid
Authors: Polinder S , Haagsma J A , Toet H , van Beeck E F
Published: December 2011

Background

The impact of trauma on population health is underestimated because comprehensive overviews of the entire severity spectrum of injuries are scarce. The aim of this study was to measure the total health impact of fatal and non-fatal unintentional injury in the Netherlands.

Methods

Epidemiological data for the four levels of the injury pyramid (general practitioner (GP) registry, emergency department (ED) registers, hospital discharge and mortality data) were obtained for the whole country. For all levels, the incidence and years of life lost (YLL) owing to premature death, years lived with disability (YLD) and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were calculated.

Results

Unintentional injury resulted in 67 547 YLL and 161 775 YLD respectively, amounting to 229 322 DALYs (14·1 per 1000 inhabitants). Home and leisure, and traffic injuries caused most DALYs. Minor injury (GP and ED treatment) contributed 37·3 per cent (85 504 DALYs; 5·2 per 1000) to the total burden of injury, whereas injuries requiring hospital admission contributed 33·3 per cent (76 271 DALYs; 4·7 per 1000) and fatalities contributed 29·5 per cent (67 547 DALYs; 4·1 per 1000). Men aged 15–65 years had the greatest burden of injury, resulting in a share of 39·6 per cent for total DALYs owing to unintentional injury. The highest individual burden resulted from death (19 DALYs per patient).

Conclusion

Trauma causes a major burden to society. For priority setting in public health and the identification of opportunities for prevention it is important that burden-of-injury estimates cover the entire spectrum of injuries, ranging from minor injury to death.
Resuscitative strategies to maintain homeostasis during damage control surgery
Authors: Dutton R P
Published: December 2011

Background

Successful outcome from damage control surgery (DCS) depends as much on elements of resuscitation and non-operative management as on details of the procedure itself. The early management of patients in haemorrhagic shock has undergone substantial revision in the past decade and is now known as ‘haemostatic resuscitation’.

Methods

An updated literature review describing the anaesthetic and resuscitative management of patients with active, ongoing traumatic haemorrhage was distilled to present the current knowledge of the pathophysiology, recommended treatments and areas of active controversy.

Results

Current practice in military and civilian trauma centres is described, along with the degree of evidence in support of clinical decisions. Resuscitation of patients with ongoing traumatic haemorrhage has changed substantially in the past two decades. Optimal management now includes deliberate hypotension to minimize blood loss, early use of blood products (especially plasma) and administration of antifibrinolytic therapy. Areas of debate include the role of clotting factor concentrates and depth of anaesthesia.

Conclusion

Resuscitation strategies during DCS may be as important as the anatomical repair itself. Recommendations include avoidance of hypothermia, maintenance of a lower than normal blood pressure, and early support of the coagulation system in patients likely to require massive transfusion. Controversies include the optimal ratio of plasma to red blood cells for empirical resuscitation, the ideal role of clotting factor concentrates, and the potential benefit of early, deep anaesthesia. Future research will centre on the complex interaction between the humoral elements of coagulation and the vascular endothelium that regulates perfusion, clotting and integrity of the circulation.
Outcome of selective non-operative management of penetrating abdominal injuries from the North American National Trauma Database
Authors: Nabeel Zafar S , Rushing A , Haut E R , Kisat M T , Villegas C V , Chi A , Stevens K , Efron D T , Zafar H , Haider A H
Published: December 2011

Background

The aim of this study was to investigate trends in the practice of selective non-operative management (SNOM) for penetrating abdominal injury (PAI) and to determine factors associated with its failure.

Methods

The National Trauma Data Bank for 2002–2008 was reviewed. Patients with PAI were categorized as those who underwent successful SNOM (operative management not required) and those who failed SNOM (surgery required more than 4 h after admission). Yearly rates of SNOM versus non-therapeutic laparotomy (NTL) were plotted. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with failed SNOM and mortality.

Results

A total of 12 707 patients with abdominal gunshot and 13 030 with stab wounds were identified. Rates of SNOM were 22·2 per cent for gunshot and 33·9 per cent for stab wounds, and increased with time (P < 0·001). There was a strong correlation between the rise in SNOM and the decline in NTL (r = − 0·70). SNOM failed in 20·8 and 15·2 per cent of patients with gunshot and stab wounds respectively. Factors predicting failure included the need for blood transfusion (odds ratio (OR) 1·96, 95 per cent confidence interval 1·11 to 3·46) and a higher injury score. Failed SNOM was independently associated with mortality in both the gunshot (OR 4·48, 2·07 to 9·70) and stab (OR 9·83, 3·44 to 28·00) wound groups.

Conclusion

The practice of SNOM is increasing, with an associated decrease in the rate of NTL for PAI. In most instances SNOM is successful; however, its failure is associated with increased mortality. Careful patient selection and adherence to protocols designed to decrease the failure rate of SNOM are recommended.
Young Indigenous Australians' Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Practices: A Community‐based Participatory Research Project
Authors: Mooney‐Somers Julie , Olsen Anna , Erick Wani , Scott Robert , Akee Angie , Maher Lisa
Published: December 2011

National surveillance data indicate marked differences between Indigenous and other Australians in the prevalence of many sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Young Indigenous people bear a particularly high burden of these infections. A collaboration of university researchers, Indigenous health workers and young Indigenous people conducted 45 field interviews to examine how young Indigenous Australians keep themselves healthy and protected against STIs. Our findings emphasise the complexity of health behaviours, where individuals are rarely always ‘risky’ or always ‘safe’, as well as subtle gender differences in health practices. Preventive strategies employed by the young people were contingent on beliefs and knowledge about sexual partners, the type of relationship, the context of the sexual encounter and access to condoms. Tangible strengths such as young Indigenous people's commitments to condoms and STI screening should be celebrated and bolstered to enhance their ability to protect themselves against adverse health outcomes and enhance their resilience against STIs. Focusing on strengths helps to counter the deficit model of health commonly deployed in Indigenous health research and draws attention to health issues facing young Indigenous people and their communities, without reinforcing negative stereotypes or focusing solely on individual risk behaviour. We provide concrete recommendations for health promotion and education. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ChemInform Abstract: Solvothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Luminescence Property of a New 1D Organic Amine Templated Europium Sulfate with Helical Chains.
Authors: Zheng Lei , Qiu Xinmin , Zhang Zhibin , Zhu Dunru , Xu Yan
Published: December 2011

(H3O)[Me2NH2] [Eu(SO4)3] is solvothermally synthesized from a mixture of Eu2O3, H2SO4, and 1,3,5‐triazine‐2,4,6‐triamine in DMF (autoclave, pH 2.5, 433 K, 6 d, 46% yield).
ChemInform Abstract: Mild Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Thermal Behavior, Spectroscopic and Magnetic Properties of (NH4)0.80Li0.20[Fe(AsO4)F].
Authors: Berrocal Teresa , Mesa Jose L. , Larrea Edurne S. , Bazan Begona , Pizarro Jose L. , Lezama Luis , Rojo Teofilo , Arriortua Maria I.
Published: December 2011

The title compound is hydrothermally synthesized from an aqueous mixture of Fe2(SO4)3, As2O5, LiOH, NH4OH, and HF (autoclave, pH 6, 170 °C, 5 d).
ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Enantioselective Grignard Nozaki—Hiyama Methallylation from the Alcohol Oxidation Level: Chloride Compensates for π‐Complex Instability.
Authors: Hassan Abbas , Townsend Ian A. , Krische Michael J.
Published: December 2011

The iridium‐catalyzed reaction of methallyl chloride (II) with alcohols (I) gives rise to desired alkenes (III) with high enantioselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Ruthenium‐Catalyzed Cycloisomerization of Aromatic Homo‐ and Bis‐Homopropargylic Amines/Amides: Formation of Indoles, Dihydroisoquinolines and Dihydroquinolines.
Authors: Varela‐Fernandez Alejandro , Varela Jesus A. , Saa Carlos
Published: December 2011

The Ru‐catalyzed highly regioselective (5‐ and 6‐endo) cyclizations of aromatic homo‐ and bis‐homopropargylic amines/amides to indoles, dihydroisoquinolines and dihydroquinolines are described.
ChemInform Abstract: Organocatalytic, Oxidative, Intramolecular C—H Bond Amination and Metal‐Free Cross‐Amination of Unactivated Arenes at Ambient Temperature.
Authors: Antonchick Andrey P. , Samanta Rajarshi , Kulikov Katharina , Lategahn Jonas
Published: December 2011

An efficient, atom‐economical, environmentally friendly organocatalytic synthesis of carbazole derivatives is presented by intramolecular C—H amination of N‐acetyl o‐arylanilines (I), (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Acid‐Washed Bentonite: A New Reagent for the Deprotection of Tetrahydropyranyl Ethers.
Authors: Poon P. S. , Banerjee Ajoy K. , Bedoya Liadis , Sanchez Jennifer , Laya Manuel S.
Published: December 2011

Acid‐washed bentonite of pH 4 or 6 efficiently deprotect Thp‐ethers furnishing the corresponding alcohols (II) (11 examples) in good yields, in general, under mild conditions.
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Conjugate Allylation of Cyclic Enones.
Authors: Taber Douglass F. , Gerstenhaber David A. , Berry James F.
Published: December 2011

Asymmetric 1,2‐allylation of cyclic enones followed by oxy‐Cope rearrangement allows convenient access to various optically active β‐allylated cyclic ketones.
ChemInform Abstract: O‐Alkylation of Phenol Derivatives via a Nucleophilic Substitution.
Authors: Cazorla Clement , Pfordt Emilie , Duclos Marie‐Christine , Metay Estelle , Lemaire Marc
Published: December 2011

The limitations of the methods for O‐alkylation are presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Organocatalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of N,N‐Bis(dihydrofuranyl)hydroxyamines: A Cascade Reaction Involving Friedel—Crafts Alkylation, Internal Redox Reaction, and Umpolung.
Authors: Sohtome Yoshihiro , Yamaguchi Takahisa , Shin Bongki , Nagasawa Kazuo
Published: December 2011

A new chiral catalyst is presented for the synthesis of N,N‐bis(dihydrofuranyl)hydroxylamines from phenols and nitro‐olefins.
ChemInform Abstract: Intramolecular Hydroamination of Aminoalkenes Catalyzed by a Cationic Zirconium Complex.
Authors: Wang Xinke , Chen Zhou , Sun Xiu‐Li , Tang Yong , Xie Zuowei
Published: December 2011

The zirconium complex efficiently promotes the process.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Some Biologically Important Pyrazoles and Pyrazoline Derivatives
Authors: Chavhan N. M. , Badadhe P. V. , Bhagat S. S. , Joshi R. S. , Mandhane P. G. , Gill C. H.
Published: December 2011

starting from chalcone derivatives (III)
ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of a Trifluoromethylated N‐Monosubstituted Hydrazone with α,β‐Ethenyl Ketones: A Novel Synthesis of Substituted Pyrazolidines and Pyrazolines.
Authors: Xie Haibo , Zhu Jiangtao , Chen Zixian , Li Shan , Wu Yongming
Published: December 2011

Copper‐ and/or acid‐catalyzed 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition of hydrazone (II) with chalcones proceeds with complete regioselectivity and generally good diastereoselectivity.
ChemInform Abstract: Discovery of Novel Antitubercular 3a,4‐Dihydro‐3H‐indeno[1,2‐c]pyrazole‐2‐carboxamide/carbothioamide Analogues.
Authors: Ahsan Mohamed Jawed , et al. et al.
Published: December 2011

Eighteen title analogues, based on the structure of the antitubercular agent thiacetazone, are synthesized by a two‐step procedure.
ChemInform Abstract: Polysubstituted Fused Ring Bicyclic Thiohydantoins from Aminocarbon‐N‐thioylpyrrolidines Derived from Azomethine Ylide 1,3‐Dipolar Cycloadditions.
Authors: Nural Yahya , Doendas H. Ali , Grigg Ronald , Sahin Ertan
Published: December 2011

An efficient short synthesis of the compounds (II) and (III) is presented.
ChemInform Abstract: Reactivity of N‐(1,2,4‐Triazolyl)‐Substituted 1,2,3‐Triazoles.
Authors: Zibinsky Mikhail , Fokin Valery V.
Published: December 2011

The novel azavinyl carbene precursors (I) smoothly react with nitriles to afford imidazoles like (III).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Electronically Deficient Atropisomeric Bisphosphine Ligands and Their Application in Asymmetric Hydrogenation of Quinolines.
Authors: Zhang De‐Yang , Wang Duo‐Sheng , Wang Min‐Can , Yu Chang‐Bin , Gao Kai , Zhou Yong‐Gui
Published: December 2011

It is shown that the introduction of electron‐withdrawing groups to biphenyl ligands has a dramatic effect on the enantioselectivity and the activity of the catalyst.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Trypanocidal Activity and Molecular Modeling Studies of 2‐Alkylaminomethylquinoline Derivatives.
Authors: Muscia Gisela C. , Cazorla Silvia I. , Frank Fernanda M. , Borosky Gabriela L. , Buldain Graciela Y. , Asis Silvia E. , Malchiodi Emilio L.
Published: December 2011

Derivative (Ic), the most promising compound among ten samples, shows good trypanocidal activities against epimastigotes, trypomastigotes and amastigotes, as well as a good selectivity index for two parasite stages present in humans.