bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How do Student Leaders in a Teachers’ College Cope with Stress?
Authors: John Erwin Prado Pedroso  , Timothy Christian Bonyog  , Renee Mae Hinojales  , Hiezyl Marie Sinoy  , Sherwin Siosan
Published: October 2023

As stress becomes disturbingly high among college students, it becomes one of the common problems that is brought about by their demanding schedules. This qualitative-descriptive research aims to describe how student leaders in a Teachers' College cope with stress. Eight (8) student leaders were identified using purposeful sampling. A duly-validated semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data through online-in depth interviews. Three (3) significant themes and thirteen (13) meaningful categories emerged after using a thematic approach to analyze the data, namely: (1) stressors (organizational, academic, mental, financial, and academic-related support); (2) effects of stress (emotional, physical, and academic); and, (4) coping strategies (emotional support, spiritual coping, goal setting, physical care, and recreational coping). As student leaders balance both academic and leadership roles, they have to skillfully manage stress through their effective coping strategies.
Response of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) hybrids to different spacings on aridisols
Authors: BIKRAM SINGH  , VIRENDER MALIK  , AMARJEET  , ABHA TIKKO  , P K YADAV  , JAGDEV SINGH
Published: October 2023

The field experiments on the performance of four hybrids/varieties viz., three newly released hybrids DMH 1, PAC 432 and NRCHB 506 and one best check variety of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) with five crop geometries (30 cm x 10 cm, 30 cm x 15 cm, 45 cm x 10 cm, 45 cm x 15 cm and 60 cm x 10 cm) were conducted on Typic Ustochrept soil at Bawal, Haryana during rabi season for two consecutive years (2009-10 and 2010-11) under irrigated conditions. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with fourreplications. The pooled results of the study revealed that planting of Indian mustard hybrids viz., DMH 1, PAC 432 and NRCHB 506 at wider crop geometry of 45 cmx 15 cmrecorded highest seed yield of 2578, 2308 and 2023 kg/ha; and fetched maximumprofits (` 36714, ` 30784 and ` 24584) and benefit: cost ratio (2.80, 2.51 and 2.21), respectively than with other spacings. However, check variety Kranti proved superior with respect to seed yield (1807 kg/ha), net returns (` 19820/ha) and benefit: cost ratio (1.98) at a spacing of 30 cm x 15 cm. Among all hybrids tested, hybrid DMH1 was found significantly superior to others in respect of plant height (218 cm), primary branches/plant (8.79), siliquae/plant (408) and seeds/siliqua (16.18) except 1,000-seed weight (3.41 g). This hybrid also recorded 12.7, 29.7 and 50.9; 5.9, 24.0 and 36.7; 12.9, 29.4 and 55.7; and 23.0, 60.6 and 121.8 per cent higher seed yield, production efficiency, oil production and net returns over PAC 432, NRCHB 506 and Kranti, respectively.
Impact of improved production technology of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) on farm productivity and income in Western Maharashtra
Authors: K G SONAWANE  , V G POKHARKAR  , C M GULAVE
Published: October 2023

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important leguminous oilseed crop grown in India occupies an area of 5.49 million ha. The groundnut grown in Western Maharashtra was selected forthe studywith the objectives to study the employment, income and expenditure pattern, effects ofimproved production technology on per hectare resource use structure, costs and returns, constraints in adoption of improved technologies, input use gap and yield gap. The study was carried out in 15 tahsils, 30 groundnut growers were selected randomly i.e., 10 from each of the category of small, mediumand large size farms. Thus, in all 450 groundnut growers (150 fromeach size group) were selected. The annual average employment of groundnut sample family was found to be 409.60 days. The total employment of a female worker of sample families was 90.33 days. The average annual gross income of the sample families at the overall level was ` 5,49,380. The crop production alone accounts near about half of the annual expenditure in all adoption groups. There exists an excessive gap (from 12 to 76%) in the use of manures. The gap in seed use was 32.79 per cent. The ICBR indicates that the high adopter farmers were in profit with 2.02. It clearly indicates that the farmers should adopt the improved technologies of groundnut to the fuller extent for maximizing returns and minimizing per unit cost. The yield gap was ranged between 68 to 88 and 43 to 78 per cent, respectively. The nine independent variables have jointly explained the 45 per cent variation in output for groundnut. The variables viz., human labour, phosphorus, plant protection and number of irrigation were highly significant indicating that these are the important variables for which the output is responsive.
Population dynamics of insect pest and natural enemies of castor (Ricinus communis L.) under different intercrops
Authors: M SENTHIL KUMAR  , P DURAIMURUGAN
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Yethapur, Tamil Nadu during kharif 2015 and rabi 2016 to study the population dynamics ofinsect pests and natural enemies in different castor intercrops. The defoliators population was significantly lesser in castor + red gram+ pearl millet intercropped treatments than in the sole castor crop, which served as a control. The cumulative mean number of sucking pest population was found to be lesser in (castor + red gram), followed by castor + red gram + pearl millet intercrop system. Capsule borer percentage infestation is significantly lesser in castor + red gram + pearl millet intercropped treatments with increased percentage parasitization byMicropliti macullipennis and Apanteles angaleti.
The Impact of Leader-Leader Exchange on Project Success in Non-profit Organisations
Authors:   Alma Mater Europaea ECM, Maribor, Slovenia, Saidoun Amin ,   IPMA, Switzerland, Bodea Constanta-Nicoleta ,   Alma Mater Europaea ECM, Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania; Centre for Industry and Services Economics “COSTIN C. KIRITESCU”, National Institute for Economic Research, Romanian Academy, Radujković Mladen ,   Alma Mater Europaea ECM, Maribor, Slovenia
Published: October 2023

After many years of research on non-profit organisations (NPOs), the success rate of the projects they manage remains low. This is particularly due to the fact that the awareness of the need for project management competences to achieve project success is poor. This paper aims to close this awareness gap. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between leader-leader exchange (LLX), sharing values, result orientation and personal communication as critical project management competences and their impact on project success in NPOs. The research which is based on social exchange and leadership theories, includes a testing of the research model and hypotheses using the structural equation modelling and bootstrap method. Data were collected during a survey organized in March-May 2023 that targeted more than 100 NPOs in order to apply the quantitative research method. The research findings indicate that the mediating variable “Result-Orientation” has a stronger impact on project success than the positive effect “leadership” and “sharing values” have on project success. However, the significance of leadership and sharing values for project success is increased by personal communication as an important moderating variable. The contribution to the science of this paper lies in the fact that the quantitative method was applied for the first time for the impact study with the chosen project management competences on project success. The practical relevance of the research is to encourage the adoption of social exchange and leadership theories in NPOs, to increase project contribution to civil society.
Nyctobrya maderensis (Bethune-Baker, 1891), uma espécie nova para a fauna dos Açores (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Vieira Virgilio
Published: October 2023

Nyctobrya maderensis (Bethune-Baker, 1891) é uma espécie nova para a fauna do arquipélago dos Açores (Portugal). Foi observada em Ponta Delgada e Vila Franca do Campo, ilha de São Miguel. São também apresentadas algumas notas sobre a distribuição e ecologia desta Heterocera.
SPIRONOLACTONE IN FIRST-LINE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY: EFFECT ON VASCULAR REMODELING
Authors:   Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education - branch of the federal state budgetary educational institution of additional professional education ", Torunova Anna Mikhailovna ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education",   of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Previously, clinical studies have proven a pronounced antihypertensive effect of spironolactone in patients with true resistant hypertension. The effectiveness of spironolactone as part of first-line therapy, as well as the effect on vascular wall remodeling, has not been studied. Target. To study the effect of spiroconolactone as part of the first line of therapy when added to telmisartan on indicators of vascular wall stiffness in patients with hypertension at high/very high cardiovascular risk. Materials and methods 32 patients (54 (45; 59) years old) were randomly divided into two groups: in the main group receiving spironolactone at a dose of 25 mg in addition to telmisartan (ARB/spironolactone) and in the group receiving hydrochlorothiazide/ARB combination (control). group). Inclusion criteria: age of patients (30-65 years), hypertension at high/very high cardiovascular risk without antihypertensive therapy, no contraindications to prescribed drugs. At baseline and 6 months later, all patients underwent clinical (office) blood pressure (BP) measurements, ABPM, endothelium-dependent vasodilation (EDVD), vascular remodeling indicators: central blood pressure (CAP), augmentation index, pulse wave velocity (PWV). In patients in the ARB/spironolactone group, serum potassium levels were assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment. Results. In both groups, a significant decrease in clinical and average daily blood pressure was revealed, as well as a decrease in the augmentation index and CAP. PWV in the carotid-radial segment (CWCR) did not significantly decrease in both groups, while PWV in the carotid-femoral area (CWCF) decreased in the ARB/spironolactone group from 9.8 (9.0; 10.6) m/s to 8.6 (8.0; 10.2) m/s (p = 0.0007). The dynamics of SPWcr was 0.9 (1.3;-0.5) m/s in the ARB/HCT group. In all patients, blood potassium was within reference values. Conclusions. Spironolactone as part of first-line therapy, when added to ARBs in patients with hypertension at high/very high cardiovascular risk, led to a significant decrease in clinical and mean daily blood pressure, as well as a decrease in PWCF.
Modeling of Water Transport through Plasmodesmata in Plant Cell
Authors: TANG Zhipeng , ZHANG Yongbin
Published: October 2023

The water transport property in the plasmodesmata in a plant cell is calculated from the multiscale flow equation by incorporating both the adsorbed boundary layer flow and the intermediate continuum water flow. The plasmodesmata has the desmotubule which is the cylindrical nanotube with the diameter ranging between 20nm and 40nm and the length from 12000nm to 26000nm. In the absence of the wall slippage, there is the large flow resistance in this nanochannel preventing the water from flowing through; for the easy transport of water through this nanochannel,the wall slippage must occur and it results in the water flow rate through the channel several orders higher than the classical continuum flow theory calculation, depending on the power loss on the transportation. The pressure drop and the critical power loss on a single desmotubule for initiating the wall slippage are calculated as functions of the diameter and the length of the desmotubule.
Study on Mechanical Behavior and Deformation Law of Expansion Pro-cess of Expansion Screen Base Pipe
Authors: LIU Pu , TANG Zhengqiang , DAI Ning , XIAO Quanlin , WANG Zhiping , WANG Chenlong
Published: October 2023

The expansion process of the base pipe of the expanded screen pipe includes large displacement elastic-plastic deformation problems such as geometric nonlinearity, material nonlinearity and contact nonlinearity. In this paper, based on the elastic-plastic deformation mechanism of the base pipe of expanded screen pipe, finite element equations are established and numerical simulation is used to construct a finite element simulation model to study the mechanical behavior and deformation law of Φ203.2 mm base pipe of the expanded screen pipe expansion process. The results show that the expansion rate has no effect on the increase of wall thickness, and the decrease is proportional to the expansion rate. The greater the expansion rate, the greater the residual stress at both ends of the slot.
Experimental Evaluation of CNG Substitution Ratio on Exhaust Gas Emissions of Diesel/CNG Dual Fuel Combustion
Authors: KUMAR Neeraj , ARORA Bharat Bhushan , MAJI Sagar
Published: October 2023

The addition of Compressed natural gas as a complement to diesel in compression ignition engines in dual-fuel combustion mode is a viable technology for increasing efficiency and lowering emissions. This work investigates the impact of a dual-fuel operating mode on the engine exhaust pollutant emissions of a diesel engine using compressed natural gas as the principal fuel and neat diesel as the pilot fuel.  Compressed natural gas was injected into an intake manifold of a single-cylinder diesel test engine under different engine operating parameters, and up to 80% substitution was attained. And diesel fuel was injected after the compressed natural gas air mixture was compressed. The tests were carried out at five different compression ratios ranging from 13:1 to 15:1 in steps of 0.5:1. The experiment study revealed that injecting CNG into diesel engines via dual fuel combustion significantly impacted exhaust gas emissions compared to pure diesel combustion. The  Carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions were increased, while carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NOX) and smoke opacity were decreased in dual fuel combustion compared to single diesel fuel.
Universeller Anspruch und kultureller Kontext
Authors: Weigand Christopher
Published: October 2023

Wie kann Rechtsstaatlichkeit durch Entwicklungszusammenarbeit erfolgreich gefördert werden? Die Arbeit bettet diese Frage in ein Denken über gesamtgesellschaftliche Entwicklungsprozesse von Staaten ein und zeigt, wie komplex und voraussetzungsvoll externe Rechtsstaatsförderung tatsächlich ist. Hervorzuheben ist der theoretische Teil der Arbeit, der vor allem mit seiner Rekonstruktion der Ansätze von Douglass North und anderen Autoren der Institutionenökonomie zur Grundfrage des institutionellen Wandels heraussticht.
Kartellrechtliche Zurechnungsfragen bei der Verwendung von Algorithmen
Authors: Kleeberger Lukas
Published: October 2023

Companies are increasingly entrusting algorithms with important tasks. Especially in competition law, this use of "artificial" intelligence entails the risk of legal violations. Based on general principles of torts and criminal law, this book analyzes whether companies can be held liable for legal violations by algorithms under European and German competition law. One focus is on the differentiation of a general doctrine of liability in European competition law. The book addresses a fundamental question: Are the current legal system and its underlying principles capable of dealing with the latest technological developments?
Perspective Chapter: Analysis of the Operational Reliability of Forest Equipment
Authors: Kováč Ján
Published: October 2023

In the given chapter called Research of operational reliability of forest machines we deal with the reliability of forest machines in the field of logging, handling and removal of wood by world famous manufacturers. The main content of the work is the definition of the issue of operational reliability of forest logging machines, considering that this is very important for the high-quality and economical functioning of maintenance and diagnostics operations. The first part of the chapter focuses on an overview of current topics and thematic analysis. It describes the basics of operational reliability, maintenance and provide basic information about forest machines and their distribution. The second part deals with the reliability of specific forest machines. It discusses the methods and forms of maintenance, control of technological equipment and evaluation of operational reliability of forest harvesting machines.
Perspective Chapter: Environmental Assessment on the Effect of Chemical Waste from Dyeing Industries in Zaria
Authors: Ebuka Arthur David , Abdullahi Karimatu , Abatyough Michael , Chinelo Arthur Chidinma
Published: October 2023

The research study was done on groundwater obtained from waste wells, well around the waste wells and wells about 5 km from the dyeing sites of Zaria, in Kaduna state of Nigeria. The objectives were to assess the status of pollution on local dyeing areas, the occupational hazard associated with this activity and the impact on the residents of the area. Parameters such as pH, coli form bacteria, conductivity, colour, DO, BOD, COD, chlorides, total available nitrogen, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and alkalinity were determined and statistical analysis carried out to evaluate the Significant difference of pollutants in the area studied.
Environmental Impact of Heavy Metals
Authors: Mudassir Usman Muhammad , Shuaibu Bala Shamsu , Hamza K.
Published: October 2023

Heavy metals cause toxicity in biological systems by bonding to Sulfhydryl groups and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS). Many international organizations established a standard regarding the presence of heavy metals in the environment, food, and drinking water as a result of numerous harmful effects on humans and animals observed. This study aimed to determine the level of heavy metal concentrations and water quality in the Romi River, where some heavy metals concentrations (Iron 0.89 mg/L and Nickel 0.36 mg/L) exceeded the WHO maximum standard limits (Nickel 0.02 mg/L and 0.030 mg/L). The mean concentrations of the metal’s chromium, iron, nickel, and zinc with standard deviation were found to be: 0.100.1 mg/L, 0.890.1 mg/L, 0.060.1 mg/L, and 0.200.1 mg/L, respectively. This study revealed that the contamination occurs as a results of effluents release into the river thereby causing many harmful effect to the community around them.
Classification in Multi-Label Datasets
Authors: Mahani Aouatef
Published: October 2023

Multi-label datasets contain several classes, where each class can have multiple values. They appear in several domains such as music categorization into emotions and directed marketing. In this chapter, we are interested in the most popular task of Data Mining, which is the classification, more precisely classification in multi-label datasets. To do this, we will present the different methods used to extract knowledge from these datasets. These methods are divided into two categories: problem transformation methods and algorithm adaptation ones. The methods of the first category transform multi-label classification problem into one or more single classification problems. While the methods of the second category extend a specific learning algorithm, in order to handle multi-label datasets directly. Also, we will present the different evaluation measures used to evaluate the quality of extracted knowledge.
Recent Advances in Evaluating Insects as Bioindicators of Heavy Metal Pollution
Authors: Liaqat Iram , Virk Noor , Mazhar Ali Nazish
Published: October 2023

Natural ecosystems are adversely affected by man-made interventions. Among living organisms, insects are regarded as susceptible to environment disruption as delicate body confirms the presence or absence of polluted environment thus found as suitable indicators of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem. Insects are being considered indicators of environmental pollution because different taxa of different localities provide robust information, provide a comparison of various communities, and quantitative data associated with indicators etc. Most of them present the quick reliable influence to heavy metal accumulation as pronounced disruptions were observed at molecular and biochemical level hence considered as best opted indicators of environmental pollution.
Reconstruction of the Supple Flatfoot with the Concept of Planal Dominance
Authors: John Visser H. , Marie Smith Nicole
Published: October 2023

Management of the adolescent and flexible flatfoot deformity represents a complex task. It requires biomechanical knowledge and analytic mechanics to determine deformity that compensates in a primary plane of dominance. This in-depth review presents clinical presentation, radiographic evaluation and mechanisms of occurrence. It also will propose surgical management for three types of flatfoot deformity as seen compensating in a dominant plane. In discussion of the various types, biomechanical focus concerning articular geometry and its modes of compensation will be highlighted.
Perspective Chapter: Podological Deformities and Its Management
Authors: Kuppusamy Chandrasekaran , Selvam Pannir Selvam Senthil , Manohar Sandhiya , Kuppuraj Madhumathi , Subramani Sharmila , Shanmugam Karthikeyan , Vijayalakshmi Kunaseelan Jayaseelan , Subramanian Manjula
Published: October 2023

The ankle and foot complex plays on important role in gait and weight bearing of the body weight. The deformity of the ankle and foot affects and alters the biomechanics of the body and normal gait pattern, and this consequently affects the other parts and joints of the lower limb and also trunk.
HBV and HCV Infection Prophylaxis in Liver Transplant Recipients
Authors: Mihăilă Mariana , Mădălina Pascu Cristina , Andrunache Andreea , Ștefan Ghenea Cătălin
Published: October 2023

Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with liver cirrhosis caused by viruses (HCV, HBV, and HBV + HDV) in end-stage liver disease. However, liver transplantation is complicated by the risk of recurrent infection, which significantly affects the graft and patient survival, the main risk factor for the development of recurrent viral infection being the viral load at the time of transplant. The development of antiviral drugs and effective prophylactic regimens using hepatitis B immunoglobulins have significantly improved hepatitis B outcomes after liver transplantation. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reinfection after liver transplantation (LT) may favor the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and combination therapy with hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and nucleoside/nucleotide analog may reduce HBV recurrence after LT. In patients transplanted for HCV infection due to the availability of direct-acting antivirals, the survival of transplanted patients is comparable to that of transplants performed for alcoholic liver disease and even better than the survival evaluated in patients with hemochromatosis or hepatitis B infection. However, current approaches continue to be hampered by the extremely high cost of treatment and the emergence of drug-resistant viral mutations.
COVID-19 Epidemiology in Türkiye
Authors: Aylin Yılmaz Emine , Özdemir Öner
Published: October 2023

The World Health Organization declared the current pandemic, known as severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, which began in China in December 2019. SARS-CoV-2 has the third highest recorded pathogenicity, with mortality rates varying from 6 to 10.5% based on comorbidity of the individual infected with the virus. Epidemiologic studies have critical importance in the fight against any disease. This chapter discusses demographic and epidemiologic literature data including age, gender, reinfection, death, and vaccination rates reported in numerous articles during the pandemic process from Türkiye.
Factor Analysis for Technology Management and Its Effectiveness in Indian Opencast Coal Mining
Authors: Pd Sinha Anand , Choudhary Neha , Rai Rahul , Kumar Asthana Ashok , Chandra Jha Praveen
Published: October 2023

Coal holds utmost significance as a natural energy source propelling a nation’s industrial sector growth. Besides refining coal quality through adept mine technology management, contemporary mining grapples with multifaceted challenges encompassing human resettlement, land reclamation, forest preservation, pollution abatement, and efficient logistics. The coal mining sector serves as a tangible example where technology management assumes real-world importance. Despite adopting state-of-the-art methodologies, open-pit coal mining trails global standards. India’s coal industry faces persistent struggles in accessing suitable domestic coal, relying on imports despite considerable technological strides. Beyond augmenting production capacity or product innovation, technology innovation concepts empower Indian enterprises to reshape their industries. Technology management research within mining remains in its infancy, necessitating a comprehensive grasp of its implications on internal operations and strategic alignment for global competitiveness and effective technology leadership. This study aims to dissect the integral facets imperative for proficient technology management within opencast coal mining domains.
How Far the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve Protects Biodiversity in the Dahomey-Gap Corridor, West Africa?
Authors: Adjonou Kossi , A. Padonou Elie , Idohou Rodrigue , A. Kolawolé Moustapha , Adbou-Kerim Bindaoudou Issa , Valère Salako , Ahononga Fiacre , Glèlè Kakaï Romain , Kokou Kouami
Published: October 2023

Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (MTBR) is rich in biodiversity associated with different multi-functional ecosystems in the Dahomey-Gap corridor in the southern border between Benin and Togo. The reserve has been facing many anthropogenic pressures since few years including the uncontrolled exploitation of forest resources, and fragmentation of habitats and permanent search for arable land. Thus, it becomes important to develop prospective analysis approaches in order to provide specific insights for a balanced biodiversity. This study aims to provide scientific evidence to better understand and project future changes in LULC in the MTBR at different spatial and temporal scales. Changes in LULC were used to map the MTBR in 1986, 2000, and 2015 and to predict the LULC in the future up to 2070 using Markovian chain analysis. During 1986–2000, urban agglomeration/bare soil (8.79 ha/year) increased, whereas the natural vegetation cover increased during the period 2000–2015, particularly mangroves (9.81 ha/year). Assuming the dynamic observed, the mangroves will increase by 2070 (6% of its cover). However, an important increase is also expected for farmland (13% of its cover). It is, therefore, important to strengthen the actions and strategies around and within the MTBR for sustainable management of biological resources.
Combining Modern Pharmacology with Integrative Medicine: A Biopsychosocial Model for Comprehensive Pain Care
Authors: Mazic De Sonis Agnes
Published: October 2023

The medical community recognized last decennia the multidimensional nature of pain and proposed multimodal biopsychosocial management. The most compelling reason to embrace integrative pain strategies is to mitigate patient risk. For patients with chronic pain and pain refractory to conservative medicine, it is essential to assess all factors involved with the chronicity. With significant themes, nutrition and microbiome, neuroplasticity, homeostasis, and the side effects of medication, acupuncture has progressively gained a place in this multimodal evaluation. Therapeutic multimodality approaches the perspective of physiological rehabilitation and chronobiological improvement of the quality of life. Illustrated by various clinical situations, the objective of management is to seek a synergy in the mechanisms of action of treatments to improve quality of life and reduce the need for xenobiotics and, consequently, the side effects. The mechanism of action of integrative medicine, and acupuncture improved with a better understanding of genetics, and epigenetics. As opposed to sham and placebo, acupuncture activates other brain regions. In controlled trials, the strict inclusion and exclusion criteria result in the treatment of a “selected” patient population, which is not always comparable to the patients seen in daily practice. The integrative approach is better illustrated by case reports.
Sustainability and Rural Livelihood Security Based on Biomass Gasification: An Assessment
Authors: Singh Saimbhi Varinder
Published: October 2023

The applications of gasification products comprise impending use as process output that can be converted into mechanical, electrical and/or heat energy use in several industries and sectors including rural households. Different types of agricultural and forestry residues, energy crops, dairy-house, piggery, poultry, domestic and industrial wastes can be used as feedstock. With or without pre-treatment, the feedstock biomass can be gasified under different technological conditions viz. in a biochemical digester (biogas plant) or in a thermal digester (gasifiers), to find out what are the most suitable conditions for maximum energy outputs. Rural livelihood safety by the use of biogas plants was also assessed. The savings in fuel, overall family income, living cost, a slurry of biogas plants used as manure, and reduction of greenhouse gases at the domestic level were also studied. Overall annual family income varied from Indian Rupee (INR) 2,50,000–27,50,000. Annual livelihood cost was averaged at INR 1,66,714 and 1,83,529, respectively, with and without the usage of biogas plants. Biogas plant usage helped families save INR 10,295 (with savings of 1389 kg of fuel wood and nine cooking gas cylinders). Biogas plant usage also prevented methane (755 kg) and ammonia (267 kg) gas emissions annually.
Infectious Keratitis after Surgery
Authors: Haber Olguin Alberto , Raúl Vera Duarte Guillermo , Antonio García Padilla Luis
Published: October 2023

Although infectious keratitis after refractive surgery is rare, it is of great importance due to its great devastating power. The most important etiology of infectious keratitis after refractive surgery is: Staphylococcus epidermidis. The risk factors associated with the development of infectious keratitis are divided into: pre-surgical, intra-surgical and post-surgical. The time of onset of symptoms after refractive surgery is one of the most important antecedents associated with the causative microorganism. Less than 7 days is considered “early onset”. After 7 days of “late onset.” The initiation of empirical treatment is recommended in the case of early onset of symptoms with 4th generation fluoroquinolone alternated with fortified cefazolin. In the case of late onset (more than 7 days after surgery), start with 4th generation fluoroquinolone alternating with Amikacin as well as oral doxycycline. At the end of the surgery, it is recommended to apply a drop of moxifloxacin. Regarding post-surgical measures, the time of contact lens use should be limited, avoid contaminated environments and administer antibiotics for a period of 7–10 days, or until the epithelial defect has been completely resolved.
Unraveling the hypoxia modulating potential of VEGF family genes in pan-cancer
Authors: Bae So-Hyun , Hwang Taewon , Han Mi-Ryung
Published: October 2023

Tumor hypoxia, oxygen deprivation state, occurs in most cancers and promotes angiogenesis, enhancing the potential for metastasis. The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family genes play crucial roles in tumorigenesis by promoting angiogenesis. To investigate the malignant processes triggered by hypoxia-induced angiogenesis across pan-cancers, we comprehensively analyzed the relationships between the expression of VEGF family genes and hypoxic microenvironment based on integrated bioinformatics methods. Our results suggest that the expression of VEGF family genes differs significantly among various cancers, highlighting their heterogeneity effect on human cancers. Across the 33 cancers, VEGFB and VEGFD showed the highest and lowest expression levels, respectively. The survival analysis showed that VEGFA and placental growth factor (PGF) were correlated with poor prognosis in many cancers, including kidney renal cell and liver hepatocellular carcinoma. VEGFC expression was positively correlated with glioma and stomach cancer. VEGFA and PGF showed distinct positive correlations with hypoxia scores in most cancers, indicating a potential correlation with tumor aggressiveness. The expression of miRNAs targeting VEGF family genes, including hsa-miR-130b-5p and hsa-miR-940, was positively correlated with hypoxia. In immune subtypes analysis, VEGFC was highly expressed in C3 (inflammatory) and C6 (transforming growth factor β dominant) across various cancers, indicating its potential role as a tumor promotor. VEGFC expression exhibited positive correlations with immune infiltration scores, suggesting low tumor purity. High expression of VEGFA and VEGFC showed favorable responses to various drugs, including BLU-667, which abrogates RET signaling, an oncogenic driver in liver and thyroid cancers. Our findings suggest potential roles of VEGF family genes in malignant processes related with hypoxia-induced angiogenesis.
La mosaïque Froissart. De l’écrivain au personnage
Authors: Angard Laurent
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Patricia Victorin, Froissart après Froissart. La réception des Chroniques en France du XVe siècle au XIXe siècle, Rennes, Presses Universitaires de Rennes, coll. « Interférences », 2022, 492 p., EAN 9782753586024.
Avouer l’inavouable : l’expérience de la parole mythique
Authors: Martigny Cassandre
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Lucie Thévenet, Phèdre à Hippolyte. Scènes d’aveux antiques et contemporaines, Paris : Les Belles Lettres, coll. « Vérité des mythes », 2022, 512 p. EAN 9782251452593.
La Grèce moderne dans les discours médiatiques européens de la deuxième moitié du xixe siècle
Authors: Katsanos Filippos
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Georgia Gotsi et Despina Provata (dir.), Languages, identities and cultural transfers. Modern Greeks in the European Press (1850-1900), Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Press, 2021, 270 p., EAN 9789462988071.
Des égouts aux idées : pratiques & idéologie de la récup’
Authors: Borloz Sophie-Valentine
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Le Magasin du xixe siècle, n°11 « L’art de la récup’ », Société des Études romantiques et dix-neuviémistes, 2021.
Comment lit-on les littératures francophones aujourd’hui ?
Authors: Clermont Célia
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Véronique Corinus & Mireille Hilsum (dir.), Lire et donner à lire les littératures francophones. Outils critiques et stratégies éditoriales, Rennes : Presses Universitaires de Rennes, coll. « Plurial », 2022, 243 p., EAN 9782753583160.
Les surréalismes du sud global : une perspective transversale
Authors: Asholt Wolfgang
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Andrea Gremels, Die Weltkünste des Surrealismus. Netzwerke und Perspektiven aus dem Globalen Süden, Göttingen, Wallstein Verlag, coll. « Konstanz University Press », 2022, 444 p., EAN 9783835391451.
« Là où ça sent la merde, ça sent l’être »
Authors: Renaud Michel
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Annabel L. Kim, Cacaphonies. The Excremental Canon of French Literature, Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Press, 2022, 288 p., EAN : 9781517910884
Balzac : la langue en action
Authors: Derainne Lucien
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Éric Bordas (dir.), Balzac et la langue, Paris, Éditions Kimé, 2019, 324 p., EAN 9782841749225.
À l’ombre de Balzac
Authors: Vernet Matthieu
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Mariolina Bongiovanni Bertini, À l'ombre de Vautrin. Proust et Balzac, Paris, Classiques Garnier, coll. « Études romantiques et dix-neuviémistes », 2019, EAN 9782406083825, 209 p.
Aux limites de l’humain : quand la fiction interroge le réel
Authors: Tisserand Anne-Sophie
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Transhumanisme et Fictions posthumanistes, Textes réunis par Mara Magda Maftei, Villeneuve d’Ascq : Presses universitaires du Septentrion, coll. « Revue des sciences humaines », n°341, 2021, 318 p., EAN 9782913761889
Dire ou ne pas dire l’intime ?
Authors: Alexandre Didier
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Bulletin de la Société Paul Claudel, 2022‑3, n° 238 : « Claudel et l’intime », 108 p. EAN : 9782406144540.
D’une révolution politique à une révolution poétique & culturelle
Authors: Proslier Jean‑Marc
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Catherine Coquio, À quoi bon encore le monde ? La Syrie et nous, Arles, Actes Sud, coll. « Sindbab », 2022, 268 p., EAN 9782330169664.
Vies et morts du surréalisme : quelle actualité après 1940 ?
Authors: Bouquet Corentin
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Olivier Penot-Lacassagne (dir.), (In)actualité du surréalisme (1940-2020), Paris : Les presses du réel, 2022, 592 p., EAN 9782378962661.
Explorer les marges et les lieux du romanesque dans l’œuvre de Maylis de Kerangal
Authors: Cini Clara
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Marie-Pascale Huglo (dir.), Maylis de Kerangal. Puissances du romanesque, Études françaises, n° 57-3, Montréal, Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal, 2021, 192 p., EAN 9782760645837
Échanges entre La Réunion et Madagascar de 1880 à 1970
Authors: Cosker Christophe
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Pierre-Éric Fageol et Frédéric Garan, La Réunion-Madagascar. Une histoire connectée dans l’océan Indien (années 1880-1970), Saint-Denis (La Réunion), Presses Universitaires Indianocéanique, 2021, EAN : 9782490596515, 356 p.
Vices et vertus du cercle des connaissances africaines
Authors: Cosker Christophe
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Ninon Chavoz, Éloge des ratés. Huit portraits de l’auteur francophone en encyclopédiste, Paris, Hermann, coll. « Fictions pensantes », 2020, EAN : 9791037005236, 193 p.
Les paradoxes du temps, au temps de la photographie
Authors: Bertrand Georges A.
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Jean-Christophe Bailly, Une éclosion continue. Temps et photographie, Paris : Les Éditions du Seuil, coll. « Fiction & Cie », 2022, 317p., EAN 9782021508437.
Résistances écopoétiques dans les littératures africaines
Authors: Brezault Eloïse
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Xavier Garnier, Écopoétiques africaines. Une expérience décoloniale des lieux, Paris : Karthala, coll. « Lettres Sud », 2022, 264 p, ISBN 9782811129941
Spirales et métamorphoses
Authors: Pernet Apolline
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Anne Mounic, « Sylvie », de Gérard de Nerval. Un siècle d’action dans une minute de rêve, Lormont : Éditions Le Bord de l’Eau, coll. « Études de Style », 2022, 151 p., ISBN 978-2-35687-867-0.
Repenser l’homme à l’ombre de Nietzsche
Authors: Massonet Stéphane
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Michel Foucault, La Question anthropologique. Cours, 1954-1955, Paris, Seuil, Gallimard, EHESS, 2022, 304 p. EAN : 9782021452730.
Patterns And Concepts Of Teacher Strategies In Forming Student Character In The Technological Era (Analysis Study With A Systematic Literature Review Approach)
Authors: Latif Syaipudin
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to find out how strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of learning shape student character in the technological era in carrying out learning activities. The research method uses a literature review with descriptive analysis, the data collected is secondary data or comes from several journals and research that are relevant to the research study. The results of this research show that teachers' strategic planning in learning activities to shape students' character in the digital era is carried out to instill human values that instill good character, morals and behavior in a person which is reflected in their behavior. Implementation of learning strategies in shaping student character in the digital era can also be done through the delivery of learning materials, however, in the process of evaluating teachers' learning strategies, they need improvement because there are still many teachers who are not yet able to utilize technology as a learning aid. The teacher is one of the most crucial and dominant figures who will have a direct impact on the success of students, both in terms of quantity and quality of learning. Strategy is an important part that cannot be separated, so teachers must also determine the right strategy.
Integration of Traffic Knowledge in the PPKN Learning Process at SMK 7 Bone
Authors: Ariska  , Mustari  , Najamuddin
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to find out about (i) The integration of traffic knowledge in the PPKn learning process at SMK Negeri 7 Bone, (ii) The level of compliance with traffic laws for students at SMK Negeri 7 Bone, (iii) The strategies implemented by the school and the police in integrating traffic knowledge for students. This type of research is mixed methods, namely a type of research that combines qualitative and quantitative research using percentage analysis. The results of the research show that, (i) Integration of traffic knowledge in the PPKn learning process at SMK Negeri 7 Bone is found in several basic competencies in classes XI and ii) The level of traffic knowledge for students is still relatively low, this can be seen from the traffic education knowledge indicator (iii) The strategy that the school has implemented in integrating traffic knowledge through several activity and outreach programs delivered directly by the Principal and the police
Advances in rapid detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with DNase-based sensors
Authors: Madan Shriya , Chen Yongzhi
Published: October 2023

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen, and its presence in medical environments and water bodies has attracted widespread attention. Traditional detection methods are usually time-consuming and cumbersome, so it is necessary to develop a rapid and sensitive detection technology. DNase can specifically recognize and cut DNA molecules complementary to its substrate sequence. The researchers took advantage of this property to design various DNase-based sensors for detecting the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These sensors usually use DNase as a recognition element to identify target strains by hybridizing with specific DNA sequences. When the target strain is present, DNase is activated and begins to catalyze the cleavage reaction, producing a detectable signal. This DNase-based sensor has the advantages of rapidity, high sensitivity, and high specificity. In addition, the researchers also explored combining DNase with nanomaterials, fluorescent dyes, etc. to further improve the performance of the sensor. These improvements have improved the detection ability of the sensor in complex samples, laying the foundation for practical applications. With the continuous improvement of technology, these sensors are expected to be widely used in medical, environmental monitoring and other fields, and provide more efficient and convenient solutions for bacterial detection. This study reviewed the research progress of DNase-based sensors for the rapid detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Pakistan’s Energy Dilemma and Its Consequences on Economic Growth
Authors: Haqqi Tooba Rehan , Fiaz Muhammad Farhan
Published: October 2023

Technological advancements in the last few decades have created energy and cost-efficient power plants, but it is not a prominent feature in the electricity supply-chain. While many long-term and short-term energy alternatives are available, Pakistan still has a significant number of people who do not have access to electricity; as there are many areas that are neither connected to the national grid nor the provincial grids. This paper aims to find the reasons behind the energy crisis in Pakistan, keeping Islamabad as the focus of study, and to find the effect of use of renewable resources on the reduction of shortage of electricity. We will be focusing on the facts that how energy crisis has been affecting the economic growth of the country.  Our data collection will be based on primary sources and secondary sources along with which we will be conducting pilot study to check the feasibility of using the solar energy as an alternative form of electricity.
Current Resources for Skin of Color Dermatology and Cultural Competency Training for Physician Assistants
Authors: Aycock Mallory
Published: October 2023

Medical education has long held inequities when educating on dermatology for skin of color. More recent awareness of these long-standing issues has highlighted a need to ensure better dermatology education. This review will outline additional resources that can be used for training students and practicing providers in skin of color dermatology. While there are mixed data on how confidence correlates with diagnostic accuracy, studies show that medical students and residents lack confidence in skin of color dermatology. Resources, including digital learning tools, books, and social media platforms, may provide avenues to increase exposure to skin of color dermatology and potentially increase the confidence of medical providers to care for all patients seeking dermatologic care.
Psoriasis Exacerbation Following Dupilumab Use In A Nine-year-old Black Male Patient
Authors: Love Justin , Young Peter A
Published: October 2023

Distinguishing between psoriasis and other inflammatory dermatoses in pediatric skin of color can pose challenges. As more topical and systemic treatments become available for pediatric patients, early and accurate diagnoses are needed to help guide treatments for those that progress to severe disease. Delays in diagnosis for this population often lead to worsening disease until a correct diagnosis is reached. The goal of this article is to improve the understanding of inflammatory dermatoses in skin of color and review differential diagnoses, by presenting a case of psoriasis in a pediatric patient who flared after receiving dupilumab for an incorrect diagnosis of atopic dermatitis.
Analisis Perbedaan Empati Anak Usia Dini Ditinjau Berdasarkan Jenis Kelamin di TK A di Kecamatan Purwakarta
Authors: Aprilliani Karisya , Maranatha Jojor Renta , Justicia Risty
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan empati anak usia dini di tinjau berdasarkan jenis kelamin di TK A di Kecamatan Purwakarta. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah anak usia dini dengan kriteria 5-6 tahun di TK di Kecamatan Purwakarta berjumlah 7 orang anak perempuan dan 7 orang anak laki-laki. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini mengunakan observasi dan dokumentasi. Data yang telah dikumpulkan kemudian di analisis menggunakan analisis data model Milles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan empati anak usia dini ditinjau berdasarkan jenis kelamin di Kecamatan Purwakarta yang dimana anak perempuan memiliki empati lebih tinggi dari pada anak laki-laki atau anak perempuan memiliki empati lebih baik dari pada anak laki-laki.

 