bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Powrót do archiwum. Etnologiczna lektura metryk Kościoła rzymskokatolickiego
Authors: Latocha Sebastian
Published: January 2025

Church registers seem to be a tedious lecture – wordy in form but with terse content, interesting only for genealogy enthusiasts who investigate their family trees. This stereotype cause lack of appliance of church registers in ethnology, despite their significance in describing our culture, daily life, rites and imagination figures that have become lost or remained up-to-date in actual manifestations. Ethnological reflection on church registers is a part of microhistory that illustrate history of mankind and its culture in cases. Church registers demonstrate our heritage, document local socio-cultural patterns and they are the source of identity of modern man. In outline I present the results of research into church registers carried out by ethnologist with regard to documents from Roman Catholic parish in Lubania from years 1849–1867.
Suplement do kultury religijnej współczesnego Podhala
Authors: Nowina-Sroczyńska Ewa
Published: January 2025

The text is more like a supplement, complementary material to the research on the Podhale religious culture. I also use another designation of the word ‘supplement’ – I treat my reflections as material updating the dynamically changing content and form of Podhale religiousness. The subjects of analysis include new shepherd celebrations, the Holy Communion of Holy Thursday, seasonal masses at cemeteries, common gatherings before a funeral, wreaths for late maidens and bachelors, new rituals of Good Friday. These customs belong to the so-called vernacular religion that puts emphasis on relations between religion and life, practice, experience and also on the local, cultural context of tradition.
Olejarnia Władysława Malesy w Mszadli, pow. Skierniewice, woj. łódzkie jako dokument techniki i życia społecznego mieszkańców wsi
Authors: Czepas Piotr
Published: January 2025

The present article is devoted to the history of an oil mill situated in Mszadla, poviat Skierniewice, Łódzkie voivodeship. It was constructed and operated by Władysław Malesa (1912-2000), a very active inhabitant of the village of Mszadla. Since 1935, he belonged to the United People’s Party [Zjednoczone Stronnictwo Ludowe], and during World War II, he was a member of Peasants’ Batallions [Bataliony Chłopskie]. Apart from farmer’s work and oil production, he also ran seasonal manufacture of concrete roof tiles.
Władysław Malesa’s oil mill was established in 1948, and it worked until 2000. It was located in one of the buildings of Mr Malesa’s farm, and the following machines were used there: a lever press, a cylindrical grinder (crusher), a fanner, an open furnace with a pot to heat post-extraction seed meal, and a meal box. The oil mill used to work seasonally, during Advent before Christmas and during Lent before Easter. Rapeseed oil was its main product, although some times flax or mustard plant were pressed, too. The so-called oil-cake which remained after pressing was used as animal feed.
In 2010, the Oil Mill was bought by the Museum of Archaeology and Etnography in Łódź. The machines were then renovated, and in 2013 became part of an open-air village museum [Łęczycka Zagroda Chłopska] in Kwiatkówek near Łęczyca. Special oil-pressing presentations are sometimes organised for visitors of the mill.
Análisis de metodologías para la caracterización de residuos sólidos en instituciones de educación superior: revisión sistemática
Authors: López Correa Diego Fernando , Delgado Yánez Mónica Susana , Medica Saca Eysthin Andrés , Enríquez Pinos Carlos Gabriel
Published: January 2025

La gestión eficiente de los residuos sólidos en instituciones de educación superior es un desafío crucial en la búsqueda de prácticas sostenibles y responsables. Por tanto, el objetivo del presente artículo fue analizar las metodologías para la caracterización de residuos sólidos, mediante la revisión sistemática para la elaboración de guías que sirvan de pautas para estudios similares. Se identificó la ausencia de enfoques estandarizados específicos para las instituciones de educación superior. Sin embargo, en su mayoría toman como base lo expuesto por el CEPIS y la ASTM D5231-2, pero aún existen variaciones en el número de días de muestreo y cantidad de muestra. Por otro lado, los autores coinciden en los métodos de validación estadística por medio de Crochan, Anova y análisis de regresión múltiple, convirtiéndose en herramientas adecuadas que permiten asegurar la confiabilidad de los datos obtenidos. Finalmente, se establecieron recomendaciones metodológicas para el caso de otras instituciones de educación superior.
SUBJEKT-OBJEKT PRIZNANJA
Authors: TODOROVIĆ TANJA
Published: January 2025

Problem priznanja (Anerkennung) u povesno-istorijskom kontekstu jedinstva saznanja i delanja je prvi sistemski i eksplicitno tematizovao Hegel. Pokazuje se da je ovom problemu najbolje prići posredstvom fenomenološke metode. U izlaganju struktura svesti se pokazuje da je ona živa sila koja se nalazi u kretanju u odnosu na prirodu. Subjekt je na samom početku priznanja čista samosvest, samovolja, ali se ubrzo pokazuje da ona ne može kao takva da opstane jer se u susretu sa drugom samosvešću menja. Kada dve samosvesti zahtevaju ne samo predmet nego da im se prizna pravo na raspolaganje predmetom onda počinje borba. Pokazuje se da se u borbi događa jedna asimetrija priznanja koja se u istorijskom procesu zadobijanja slobode obrće. Na samom kraju rada se eksplicira značaj fenomenološke metode u kontekstu savremenih razmatranja o priznanju koja slobodu ispituju u celini jer pored refleksije prošlosti i sadašnjosti razmatraju i mogućnosti subjekta da sebe projektuje u svetu.
ISTORIJA RECEPCIJE MARKSOVOG MIŠLJENJA (I DEO)
Authors: PEROVIĆ MILOŠ
Published: January 2025

U radu kojim se nastavlja obeležavanje sto pedesete godišnjice od objavljivanja prve sveske Marksovog Kapitala, autor se bavi najbitnijim momentima recepcije ovog dela. Autor obuhvata period od 150 godina u kom se osvrće na interpretaciju Kapitala u okviru tzv. marksizma, najbitnije momente kritike ovog dela, ali i istorijat ove knjige i marksističke misli na području bivše Jugoslavije. Centralno mesto rada je recepcija i interpretacija Marksove teorije vrednosti i dijalektičkog metoda. Ovaj deo rada bavi se istorijatom marksističke recepcije Marksovog mišljenja od pojave Kapitala do šezdesetih godina 20. veka.
ESTETIKA MEDIJA: KRITIKA KULTURE SPEKTAKLA VS. NOVE UMETNIČKE PRAKSE
Authors: VUKSANOVIĆ DIVNA
Published: January 2025

Shvatanje sveta medija kao totalnog spektakla, u deborovskom duhu radikalizma, ne ostavlja prostor za tumačenje onoga što se (hipotetički) nalazi izvan oblasti medijskim putem proizvedene kulture. U sličnim okvirima, ovaj svet moguće je tumačiti i kao monadnu strukturu percepcija „bez prozora”, nalik Lajbnicovom matematičkom univerzumu konstruisanom još u 17. veku, a što je omogućila ars combinatoria; ovakva viđenja sveta medijske kulture prvenstveno se odnose na današnju zapadnoevropsku civilizaciju koja u sve većoj meri postaje zajednica tehnološkim putem generisanih vidova spektakla, što ispunjavaju gotovo celokupnu kulturalnu paradigmu našeg doba. S ovim u vezi, postavlja se pitanje s kog stajališta bi, u takvom jednom interpretativnom kontekstu, bilo moguće izvesti kritiku medija, a da je ona, pri tom, utemeljena u estetici, s jedne strane, i fluidnim izdancima savremene medijske kulture, s druge strane?
Drugim rečima, kako je moguća kritika u tzv. postmodernom dobu? Prefiks ‘post’, kao u slučaju Manovičeve interpretacije kulture viđene u obliku gigantskog softvera koji se popunjava i definiše podacima (“big data”), ne garanutuje iskorak iz oblasti delovanja medijske sfere i upravljanja podacima, već je takoreći imanentno definiše post mortem. S obzirom na naznačenu situaciju, postavlja se, nadalje, slično pitanje – kako je moguće izaći iz monadnog horizonta kulture spektakla? Postoji li neki događaj koji je uslovio post-stanje u odnosu na prethodni ciklus razvoja tzv. medijske kulture, koju, u krajnjem ishodu, možemo tretirati, kako je rečeno, kroz pojmovne odrednice ‘monadologije’ i ‘društva spektakla’, te kako prevazići hibernirano stanje na koje se referiše upotrebom postističke interpretacije sveta umetnosti, kulture i estetike? Otuda je osnovna intencija teksta sračunata na potragu za alternativnim potencijalima savremene informatičke ere, a s obzirom na vladajuće estetike, medije, umetnost i kulture našeg vremena.
METAFIZIČKI I METODOLOŠKI NATURALIZAM U RASPRAVAMA O MOGUĆNOSTI EVOLUCIONE PSIHOLOGIJE
Authors: GALIĆ MIROSLAV
Published: January 2025

U radu ćemo se baviti trajućom debatom između pobornika i protivnika evolucione psihologije, odnosno, pokušaćemo da sažmemo glavne argumente obiju strana, da bismo polučili određene filozofsko-metodološke zaključke o njenim prednostima i nedostacima. Pored razmatranja unutrašnjih argumenata i rasprava unutar psihologije same, cilj nam je razmotriti problem evolucionog pristupa naučnom razumijevanju razvoja ljudske psihe sa stanovišta metafizičkog i metodološkog naturalizma. Metafizički naturalizam bi implicirao postojanje nepromjenjivih i trajnih prirodnih istina koje su nam dostupne kroz naučni metod, dok se pristup metodološkog naturalizma ne bi obavezivao na metafizičku nužnost istinitosti naturalizma samog, već bi ga usvajao kao hipotezu. Naime, bitan dio rasprava o vrijednosti evolucione psihologije zasniva se na tome da li se psihičkim adaptacijama pristupa kao nečemu što je uglavnom završeno i utvrđeno („mozak iz kamenog doba“) te ih je potrebno razumijevati u situaciji nove okoline, ili im se pristupa kao nečemu što je konstantno u razvoju i procesu adaptiranja kulturnim, a ne strogo biološkim faktorima. U tom svjetlu, postavlja se pitanje o filozofsko-metodološkim temeljima ovakvih naučnih pristupa unutar psihologije.
ГРОМАДСЬКО-ПОЛІТИЧНА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ПИЛИПА ЧОРНОГО В ЮГОСЛАВІЇ
Authors: Власенко Валерій
Published: January 2025

На основі документів і матеріалів архівно-слідчої справи, що зберігається в Галузевому державному архіві Служби безпеки України, висвітлено головні віхи біографії та громадсько-політична діяльність одного з провідних діячів української політичної еміграції в Югославії міжвоєнного періоду Пилипа Чорного. Акцентовано увагу на його діяльності на чолі Української громади «Кобзар» у місті Смедерево і Союзу українських організацій Югославії, як представника Військового міністерства УНР в еміграції в Югославії та участі в об’єднавчому русі української еміграції в Європі. Зроблено висновок про те, що архівно-слідча справа П. Чорного є важливим джерелом не тільки щодо його біографії, але і з історії українських громадських організацій у цій країні. Подана ним інформація загалом відповідала дійсності та різнилася лише у деталях (щодо дат і прізвищ). Незважаючи на те, що важливі аспекти своєї політичної діяльності та заходів української політичної еміграції в Європі взагалі й Югославії зокрема П. Чорний приховав, це не допомогло йому вижити. Через місяць після арешту його передали Відділу захисту народу Югославії, а 30 червня 1940 р. розстріляли. 1998 р. в Україні Пилипа Чорного реабілітували.
ВІДРОДЖЕННЯ ГРОМАДСЬКОГО ЖИТТЯ УКРАЇНЦІВ БОСНІЇ І ГЕРЦЕГОВИНИ У 50-70-ТІ РОКИ ХХ СТ.
Authors: Саган Галина
Published: January 2025

У статті розглянуто відродження громадської активності української діаспори в Боснії і Герцеговину після Другої світової війни. Вказано на причини, які ускладнювали подібні процеси. Зазначено темпи розгортання діаспорного життя українців Боснії упродовж 50-70-х років ХХ ст. та відзначено причини згортання активності наприкінці 1970-х років.
DZIAŁALNOŚĆ SOTNI UKRAIŃSKIEJ POWSTAŃCZEJ ARMII ROMANA HROBELSKIEGO “BRODYCZA” NA ZACHODNIEJ ŁEMKOWSZCZYŹNIE W LATACH 1946-1947
Authors: Halczak Bohdan , Ondrák Vlastimil
Published: January 2025

Celem publikacji jest ukazanie historii sotni Ukraińskiej Powstańczej Armii (UPA), której dowódcą był w latach 1946-1947 Roman Hrobelski (pseudonim „Brodycz”). Sotnia powstała w 1944 r. Wchodziła w skład kurenia dowodzonego przez Wasyla Mizernego (pseudonim „Ren”). Pierwszym dowódcą sotni był partyzant o pseudonimie „Jar”. Latem 1945 r. dowództwo przejął Franc Hryhorowycz (pseudonim „Didyk”). W kwietniu 1946 r. dowództwo objął Roman Hrobelski. W październiku 1946 r. sotnia „Brodycza” przeszła na teren powiatu gorlickiego i nowosądeckiego. W nowym rejonie sotnia „Brodycza” prowadziła aktywną działalność. Aby uniknąć obław organizowanych przez Wojsko Polskie oddział kilkakrotnie przechodził przez granicę na terytorium Czechosłowacji. We wrześniu 1947 r. oddział Romana Hrobelskiego podjął próbę przejścia na Zachód. Część partyzantów, w tym dowódca została schwytana lub zginęła na terytorium Czechosłowacji.
Makna ‘Azm al-Umur Perspektif az-Zamakhsyari: Analisis Pendekatan Semantik dalam Tafsir al-Kasysyaf
Authors: Abror Ahmad Syifa'ul
Published: January 2025

Pentingnya menganalisis linguistik dan aspek sastra dalam studi al-Qur’an sangatlah signifikan, karena pemahaman yang mendalam tentang kebahasaan merupakan kunci utama untuk memahami al-Qur’an dengan baik. Dalam al-Qur’an terdapat beberapa istilah ‘Azm al-Umur yang sering diterjemahkan dengan makna hal-hal yang patut diutamakan, kata Azm sendiri sering dimaknai dengan arti tekad. Kata 'Azm al-Umur menjadi topik menarik untuk diteliti lebih lanjut, terutama untuk mengungkap maknanya dengan pendekatan semantik perspektif az-Zamakhsyari dalam Tafsir al-Kasysyaf. Az-Zamakhsyari sendiri adalah seorang mufassir, teolog (terutama dalam aliran Mu'tazilah), ahli bahasa, dan juga mengikuti mazhab fiqh Hanafi. Tafsirnya merupakan salah satu karya yang banyak dirujuk oleh para ulama dalam mempelajari al-Qur'an dari sudut pandang bahasa, khususnya dalam konteks konsep balaghah al-Qur'an. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan library research (penelitian berbasis kepustakaan) serta analisis semantik az-Zamakhsyari. Melalui pengkajian semantik diperoleh bahwa ‘Azm al-Umur dalam perspektif az-Zamakhsyari memiliki makna tersirat selain bermakna tekad yaitu; Pertama, ketetapan-ketetapan Allah Swt. Kedua, perkara-perkara yang diwajibkan dan Ketiga, perkara-perkara yang mulia dan diutamakan. Pendekatan semantik az-Zamakhsyari membantu dalam memahami kedalaman makna tersebut dan memperkaya pemahaman tentang makna ‘Azm al-Umur. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan wawasan lebih dalam bagi pembaca tentang makna ‘Azm al-Umur sehingga amalan-amalan yang tergolong dalam katergori ‘Azm al-Umur dapat diaplikasikan dalam kehidupan dengan baik.
Nilai-Nilai Adab Penuntut Ilmu dalam Al-Qur’an: Analisis Interpretasi QS. al-Kahfi dalam Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur’an
Authors: Husna Ameilia Lilena  , Septiawadi Kari Mukmin  , Abuzar Al-Ghifari
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji bagaimana Sayyid Quthb menginterpretasikan  nilai adab penuntut ilmu dalam kisah Nabi Musa dan Hamba Saleh yang terdapat dalam surah al-Kahfi ayat 65-82. Adab penuntut ilmu merupakan perilaku terpuji, akhlak yang baik, dan moralitas tinggi yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang murid ketika menuntut ilmu. Ada dua rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini: (1) Bagaimana Sayyid Quthb menafsirkan kisah Nabi Musa dan Hamba Saleh dalam surah al-Kahfi ayat 65-82? (2) Bagaimana relevansi nilai-nilai adab penuntut ilmu tersebut terhadap pendidikan di era modern? Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kepustakaan dengan metode kualitatif-deskriptif. Hasil dari analisis surah al-Kahfi ayat 65-82 adalah pemahaman tentang nilai-nilai adab seorang murid (Nabi Musa) saat menuntut ilmu kasyf atau ilmu ladunni. Beberapa nilai adab yang terdapat dalam kisah ini menurut Sayyid Quthb antara lain: nilai kesabaran dan kesungguhan, nilai kesopanan, nilai keberanian untuk meminta maaf,  memiliki komitmen yang teguh, serta tidak bertanya ketika belum diberi izin oleh guru. Hasil penelitian ini berkontribusi terhadap dunia pendidikan, dengan berfokus pada akhlak seorang murid kepada guru. Menggunakan tafsiran Sayyid Quthb yang bercorak al-adabi al-ijtima’i dan bersifat aktual, menjadikan penelitian ini mudah dipahami dan diamalkan oleh para pembaca terutama pihak-pihak yang terlibat langsung dalam pendidikan.
Partnering with the Devil: The Rationality of the Qur'an on the Use of Charms by Muslim Traders in Selawan Village, Asahan, North Sumatra
Authors: Nurdila Siti , Abbas Mardhiah
Published: January 2025

This study explores the practice of using business charm by Muslim traders in Selawan Village, Asahan Regency, as a tradition in the business world that is carried out from generation to generation and has become a cultural heritage among traders. The method used is a case study using primary and secondary data collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings explain that the use of penglaris begins with the reading of verses from the Qur'an accompanied by certain rituals, such as burning kemenyan and incense, as a form of effort to "cleanse" the shop or merchandise from negative influences. The use of business charm is considered a strategy to compete in the business world by partnering with supernatural beings. The ritual is believed to be able to generate profits and attract more buyers,  although the  quality  of  the  goods sold  sometimes does not meet the best standards. The phenomenon of the use of business charm by traders emphasizes the dynamics of business competition in society, where belief in objects that have been read verses from the Qur'an is considered in line with Islamic teachings. However, on the other hand, this practice raises controversy because it can conflict with Islamic principles that prohibit excessive belief in mystical or supernatural elements.
Gestão educacional: a implantação do Comitê de Heteroidentificação no IFFluminense para a efetivação das cotas raciais
Authors: Reis Karina Ribeiro Soares , Vieira Junior Niltom
Published: January 2025

Brazil has a historical debt to its original peoples and black people. The structural racism that prevails in the country widens the discrepancy in the educational level of black and brown people and generates a high level of social vulnerability due to the lack of opportunities for the group. Therefore, the establishment of affirmative policies is of great importance in public education. This work describes the implementation of the Heteroidentification Committee at IFFluminense and questions the fact that the inspection tool is only used in postgraduate selection processes. The methodology used in the research is qualitative based with documentary analysis at different scales. Quality basic and technical education is still not a guarantee for the majority of black and brown people in Brazil. Fighting for the implementation of racial quotas at all levels of education is seeking equity and greater opportunities to achieve citizenship.
Interleukin-6 as an Indicator for Acute Toxicity of DBL2β-PfEMP1 Recombinant protein as a Peptide-based Malaria Vaccine Candidate
Authors: Sari Leny Yulia Widia , Sulistyaningsih Erma , Siswoyo Tri Agus
Published: January 2025

Malaria caused by Plasmodium spp is an important health problem, and vaccination could be essential for disease prevention. One potential protein candidate is the Duffy binding-like 2β (DBL2β)-Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1). The protein is responsible for malaria pathogenesis by mediating binding to intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), a receptor on the host cells. This study aimed to investigate the acute toxicity of the DBL2β-PfEMP1 recombinant protein as a basis for developing a peptide-based malaria vaccine based on body weight and interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration. The study used male and female Wistar rats, which were divided into treatment and control groups after two weeks of acclimatization. Rats in the treatment group were injected with 750 µg DBL2β-PfEMP1 recombinant protein, and the control group was injected with NaCl 0.9%. Any indications of clinical toxicity symptoms were closely monitored within 4 hours of injection up to 24 hours. Observations were conducted daily for 14 days and included body weight and toxicity symptoms such as rising fur, tremors, salivation, diarrhea, weakness, draping, excitability, twitching, and death. Blood was collected on days 5, 7, and 14 for IL-6 examination using the ELISA method. Rats were euthanized on day 14. Data were analyzed using an ANOVA test. There was no significant weight loss as well as weight gain and toxicity symptoms during 14 days after treatment in all groups. There was an increase IL-6 levels on day 14 in all groups. However, statistical analysis did not show a significant difference between the control and treatment groups (p>0.05). This study showed that the DBL2β-PfEMP1 recombinant protein has no acute toxicity in Wistar rats, implying its safety and potential as a peptide-based malaria vaccine.
Effect of Drought Stress on Morphology and Chlorophyll Content of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)
Authors: Rahardhianto Arsetyo , Raharjo Sulistyo Yusuf , Nugroho Sandi Luqman , Purwinto Rahmanaji Setyo , Soleh Mohamad Badrus , Sugiharto Bambang
Published: January 2025

Sorghum is a type of cereal plant that easily adapts to stressful environmental conditions. Sorghum has many benefits as it can be used as food, feed, and energy sources, making it a promising crop for development on dry land in Indonesia. Drought impacts plants during their growth process, causing physiological and biological changes. This study aims to determine the effect of drought stress on the morphology and chlorophyll content of sorghum plants. Preliminary research was conducted by planting three varieties of sorghum (Numbu, Super 1, and Super 2). Subsequent planting involved selecting the variety most resistant to drought based on data analysis of several parameters. The basic design used in this experiment was a completely randomized design (CRD) with one factor: the level of drought stress, which had four levels -no drought stress as a day 0 (control) and drought stress for 3, 6 and 9 days by withholding water. The results showed a decrease in the total chlorophyll content of the leaves over time. Drought stress for 6 and 9 days without watering resulted in water content dropping below 25%, indicating severe drought stress and disrupting plant growth. Severe drought stress was characterized by low soil and leaf water content, yellowing and curling of the leaves.
Degraded Forest Evaluation Using Vegetation Indices at Bandealit Resort, Meru Betiri National Park
Authors: Mulyadi Budi Putra , Sulistiyowati Hari , Wimbaningrum Retno
Published: January 2025

The forest degradation and deforestation was widely occurred in Indonesia and Meru Betiri National Park is one of the area with illegal loggings threats. Bandealit Resort as one of the resort in Meru Betiri National Park was reported as the area with high activity of illegal loggings specifically in 2020. Based on this information, this research study aims to evaluate the degraded level of the forests using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Enhanced Vegetation Index (NDVI and EVI) so it can be managed and evaluated in the future. This research use direct and indirect observation methods in three areas with different damage levels. Direct observation was done by counting the number of species and the stands trees, while the indirect observation was analyzing the Landsat 8 Imagery in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The results showed that the A area had the lowest density with only 45 remaining trees than two others with more than 150 trees. The greenness levels imply the quality level of tree stand density, as higher the tree stand density, the higher the greenness. NDVI and EVI showed that A area had the range from low greenness (sparse density) to high greenness (medium density) than two others area had the higher greenness and densities.
Effect of Nitrogen Composition on Band Gap Energy and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-N/Zeolite Composite
Authors: Al Islam Hanif Mufti , Sutisna Sutisna , Rohman Lutfi
Published: January 2025

In this study, the application and performance of TiO2-N/Zeolite composites for MB photodegradation under UV irradiation have been reviewed. To improve the removal performance, the TiO2-N/Zeolite composite was varied based on the concentration ratio of urea to TiO2, where urea is a precursor of nitrogen. UV-Vis DRS tests were also carried out to compare and evaluate differences in band gap energy for each variant, analysis of degradation results and MB removal mechanisms by TiO2-N/Zeolite composites are described in this study. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the urea to TiO2 concentration ratio (urea:TiO2), on the photocatalytic activity of the TiO2-N/Zeolite composite and also its physical characteristics, namely band gap energy. Thus, as a comparison, TiO2 and TiO2-N were also tested for photocatalytic activity and band gap energy physical characteristics. The conclusion obtained from this research is that the smaller the nitrogen composition in the TiO2-N/Zeolite composite, the greater the photocatalytic activity capability in degrading MB, in this case the TiO2-N/Zeolite (1.5) sample has the best photocatalytic activity. The next conclusion is that the higher the nitrogen composition in the TiO2-N/Zeolite composite, the smaller the band gap energy.
Geroscience in heart failure: the search for therapeutic targets in the shared pathobiology of human aging and heart failure
Authors: Castro Claire , Delwarde Constance , Shi Yanxi , Roh Jason
Published: January 2025

Age is a major risk factor for heart failure, but one that has been historically viewed as non-modifiable. Emerging evidence suggests that the biology of aging is malleable, and can potentially be intervened upon to treat age-associated chronic diseases, such as heart failure. While aging biology represents a new frontier for therapeutic target discovery in heart failure, the challenges of translating Geroscience research to the clinic are multifold. In this review, we propose a strategy that prioritizes initial target discovery in human biology. We review the rationale for starting with human omics, which has generated important insights into the shared (patho)biology of human aging and heart failure. We then discuss how this knowledge can be leveraged to identify the mechanisms of aging biology most relevant to heart failure. Lastly, we provide examples of how this human-first Geroscience approach, when paired with rigorous functional assessments in preclinical models, is leading to early-stage clinical development of gerotherapeutic approaches for heart failure.
Kontroversi Penggunaan Permainan Bahasa dalam Komunikasi Antarbudaya di Pesantren Multietnis
Authors: Musyarrafah Musyarrafah , Nurhayati St , Syafri Idris Andi Muhammad
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study is to analyze the implementation of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s language games theory in the context of intercultural communication at Pondok Pesantren Manahilil Ulum DDI Kaballangan. This research was employed a qualitative approach with participatory observation and in-depth interviews. Data were collected from utterances of students from various ethnic backgrounds, such as Buginese, Mandarese, Makassarese, and Pattinjonese, with two informants from each ethnic groups, to understand how differences in word meanings affect communication dynamics. The findings show that the different language games in each ethnic group’s local language cause significant misunderstandings, as seen in words like “bosi,” “buto,” and “doko.” However, these misunderstandings were resolved through communication adaptations, such as the use of Indonesian as a bridging language. The originality of this study lies in the application of language games theory in a multi-ethnic boarding school setting, which has not been extensively explored in the context of education. This research provides new insights into the dynamics of intercultural communication in boarding school and the adaptive strategies used by students to maintain harmony. The study’s implications highlight the importance of cross-cultural awareness and the appropriate use of language to enhance communication effectiveness in multi-ethnic boarding school settings
Analisis Pemerolehan Bahasa pada Anak Usia 38 Bulan Berdasarkan Mean Longh of Utterance
Authors: Rizkiyatussalamiyah Mudrikah , Setiawan Hendra
Published: January 2025

Language acquisition is a natural process where children acquire language without meaning to. Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) is used to measure language acquisition in a child's speech. MLU measures the average length of a child's utterances which reflects the language products produced. The aim of this research is to determine first language development in children aged 3 years 2 months. The research method used was descriptive qualitative with the subject being a child named Arabella. Data was collected through documentation techniques, namely recording and transcribing children's speech. The analysis results show that Arabella has 100 utterances with 210 morphemes. The MLU is 2.1 which means Arabella is in stage III for 27-28 months of age according to Brown's theory. Arabela's age should be at Stage VIII MLU. In terms of phonological acquisition, Arabella has mastered the pronunciation of vowels and some consonants well. However, some consonants such as /f/, /q/, /r/, /v/, /x/, and /z/ are still difficult for Arabella to pronounce.
Fetal Cartilage Progenitor Cells in the Repair of Osteochondral Defects
Authors: Menarim Bruno C. , Mok Chan Hee , Scoggin Kirsten E. , Gornik Alexis , Adam Emma N. , Loux Shavahn C. , MacLeod James N.
Published: January 2025

Background:

Therapies for cartilage restoration are of great interest, but current options provide limited results. In salamanders, interzone (IZN) tissue can regenerate large joint lesions. The mammalian homolog to this tissue exists during fetal development and exhibits remarkable chondrogenesis in vitro. This study analyzed the potential of equine IZN and adjacent anlagen (ANL) cells to regenerate osteochondral defects.

Methods:

Osteochondral defects were created in the knee of immunosuppressed rats and were grafted with cell pellets from either equine fetal IZN, equine fetal ANL, adult fibroblasts, or adult chondrocytes, or they were left untreated. Osteochondral repair was assessed after 2, 6, and 16 weeks.

Results:

Untreated lesions unexpectedly failed to represent critical-sized defects and at 2 weeks exhibited new subchondral bone covered by a fibrocartilage layer that thinned over time. Fibroblast-treated defects filled with soft fibrous tissue. Chondrocyte-treated repair tissue exhibited strong proteoglycan and COL2 staining but poor integration to the adjacent bone. Defects treated with IZN, ANL, or chondrocyte pellets developed hyaline cartilage with increasing safranin-O and collagen II staining over time. IZN and ANL repair tissues exhibited some evidence of zonal architecture such as native cartilage and the best bone integration; nonetheless, they developed exuberant growth, often causing patellar instability and osteoarthritis.

Conclusions:

IZN or ANL cells exhibited some potential to recapitulate developmental features during cartilage repair. However, identifying regulatory determinants of IZN and ANL-derived overgrowths is necessary.

Clinical Relevance:

Studies grafting IZN or ANL tissues in larger animal models with regular immune functions may provide additional insights into improving osteochondral regeneration.
Elevating Orthopaedic Excellence Through Professional Coaching
Authors: Cho Subin , Panico Sarah , Saraf Shreya M. , Rumps Mia V. , Mulcahey Mary K.
Published: January 2025

» Increased professional, personal, and emotional stress can have compounding negative effects on physicians, which can be detrimental to teamwork dynamics, workplace environment, productivity, and personal well-being. Orthopaedic surgery, in particular, is a medical specialty that demonstrates high workplace demands, elevated rates of burnout, and low workplace diversity.

» Professional coaching can help combat these challenges and facilitate professional success by providing an outlet for discussion and planning toward one's career development and goals. Coaches, generally nonphysicians, are trained and certified to advise and guide physicians in their professional career paths.

» There has been demonstrated success in the utilization of professional coaching in various medical specialties and groups, including anesthesiology, primary care, general surgery, and female surgeon organizations.

» The purpose of this review is to evaluate existing models of professional coaching to inform its use within orthopaedic surgery as a means of promoting well-being, physician success, and workforce diversity.
Métodos de medición para la adherencia terapéutica en adultos mayores: análisis bibliométrico de la literatura
Authors:   , Valdivia Valdivia Josue Andre , Del Aguila Matta Cesar Alfonso Cis
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Describir las características bibliométricas de la literatura científica sobre los métodos de medición para la adherencia terapéutica en adultos mayores. Materiales y métodos: Se utilizó un análisis bibliométrico para examinar artículos publicados en Scopus con variables clave analizadas que incluyeron el nombre del artículo, autores, afiliaciones, país, año de publicación, idioma, revista, diseño metodológico, métodos de medición de adherencia, número de citas, FWCI, CiteScore y SJR. Resultados: El análisis bibliométrico de 125 artículos (2018-2024) sobre métodos de medición de adherencia terapéutica en adultos mayores involucró a 160 autores de 160 instituciones en 49 países, en inglés, portugués, ruso y español en 77 revistas. Estos artículos generaron 952 citas, con un promedio de 7.62 citas y un FWCI de 0.957. "Plos Medicine" destacó por tener mayor producciones con CiteScore de 17.60. El SJR promedio fue 0.86. Predominaron los diseños analíticos observacionales (42.40%) y descriptivos transversales (32.00%). Los métodos más utilizados fueron dispositivos de empaquetado electrónico (9.6%), concentración de fármacos (6.6%) y autoinformes (6.6%). Conclusión: La producción científica reveló patrones significativos y un variado impacto de estudios clave en métodos de medición para la adherencia terapéutica en adultos mayores con un interés fluctuante, influenciado por la pandemia de Covid-19. Destacan la contribución de ciertos países y el liderazgo en autorías e instituciones especializadas. La dominancia del inglés en las publicaciones señala una necesidad de diversidad lingüística, mientras que los métodos observacionales y tecnologías como dispositivos de empaquetado electrónico son esenciales.
Applications of Wireline Stress Measurements
Authors: Desroches J. , Kurkjian A. L.
Published: January 2025

This paper describes new developments of a wireline tool for stress measurements. The tool was initially designed for openhole tests and its application was limited to very low permeability formations (up to 50 µd).

Since then the capabilities of the tool have been extended to handle both impermeable formations and permeable formations (currently up to 400 md). New testing and interpretation procedures make it possible to obtain reliable measurements of the minimum horizontal stress and also the maximum horizontal stress in an open-hole environment or to conduct tests in a cased hole environment.

These new developments make detailed stress measurements possible in a wide range of formations, providing input to numerous applications: design of hydraulic stimulations, stability of deviated wells, screenless completions for sand control and enhanced recovery programs.
Being honest when tempted to cheat elicits activation in reward-related brain regions and protects mood
Authors: Caruso Isabelle , Mlynski Christopher , Clay Georgia , Goschke Thomas , Korb Franziska , Job Veronika
Published: January 2025

Scientific discourse often posits that for humans being honest in tempting situations, where cheating would go unnoticed, is inherently costly. Because honesty requires sacrificing immediate extrinsic rewards and enduring the aversive costs of recruiting control processes, it is difficult to argue that honesty holds inherent value for the individual. In this research, we challenge this assumption by demonstrating that honesty can be intrinsically rewarding, offsetting the inherent costs of control (Study 1) and mitigating the negative emotional impact of foregoing extrinsic rewards (Study 2). Specifically, we found that choosing honesty over a reward was associated with increased activity in reward-related brain regions, reflecting its intrinsic value (Study 1, n = 65), and a weaker negative effect on participants’ mood after missing an additional reward, highlighting its emotional buffering effects (Study 2, n = 2,005). These findings suggest that beyond the moral imperative, honesty carries an immediate intrinsic benefit that can promote honest behavior.
WITHDRAWN: Evaluation of the relationship between earthquake-induced post-traumatic stress disorder and tooth wear
Authors: Öcal Fikri , Talmaç Ayşe Gül Öner , Zayman Esra Porgalı , Şimşek Enis
Published: January 2025

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors in order to comply with an institutional policy on preprints. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference.
Advancing Biofilm Removal: Evaluating Electrolytic Methods for Decontaminating Dental Implants In Vitro
Authors: Castro Ana. B. , Hadisurya Jill , Simoens Kenneth , Srivast Mrinal Gaurav , Bernaerts Kristel , Braem Annabel , Zayed Naiera
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study evaluated the decontaminating efficacy of two electrolytic cleaning systems on titanium implants contaminated with multispecies biofilm, compared to conventional treatments like 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) or local antibiotics (tetracycline), with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) as a negative control.
Materials and Methods
A 14-species oral microbial community, developed using a bioreactor system, was used to grow biofilms on dental implant surfaces. Implants were then treated with two electrolytic systems, CHX, tetracycline, or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). After cleaning, the implants were reincubated for 24 h. Biofilm viability was assessed through viability DNA extraction and quantitative PCR (v-qPCR). Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to analyze biofilm structure and viability respectively.
Results
CHX and tetracycline treatments significantly reduced viable biofilm bacteria by 98.8% and 99.6%, respectively, compared to the negative control. The effect of the two electrolytic systems varied, with one reducing biofilm by 93.3%, similar to the positive controls, while the other showing only a 5.7% reduction in biofilm viability. SEM and CLSM imaging confirmed the distinct effects of the treatments on biofilm structure and viability.
Conclusion
The findings of this study highlight the potential of electrolytic cleaning as an effective minimally invasive approach for peri-implantitis management. However, this promising efficacy of the electrolytic cleaning systems alongside traditional antimicrobial agents in biofilm removal from dental implant surfaces greatly depend on the system. Further research is warranted to optimize different electrolytic cleaning protocols and validate their clinical efficacy in preventing and treating peri-implantitis.
Dual-directional epi-genotoxicity assay for assessing chemically induced epigenetic effects utilizing the housekeeping TK gene
Authors: Sassa Akira , Yamada Haruto , Odagiri Mizuki , Yamakita Keigo , Chiba Aoi , Ukai Akiko , Yasui Manabu , Honma Masamitsu , Sugiyama Kei-ichi , Ura Kiyoe
Published: January 2025

Numerous chemicals are associated with carcinogenesis through epigenetic alterations in cells. To detect global epigenetic changes induced by carcinogens, the housekeeping gene can serve as a reporter locus, offering a baseline for identifying shifts in epigenetic marks. To investigate this potential, we developed a simple, cost-effective, and quantitative reporter system to assess chemically induced epigenetic effects, utilizing the thymidine kinase (TK) gene mutation assay as a foundation. Using a standard genotoxicity test cell line, human lymphoblast TK6, we edited the CpG promoter loci of the endogenous TK gene using the CRISPR/dCas9-SunTag-DNMT3A system. This epi-genotoxicity assay, employing modified mTK6 cells, provides a simple method for quantifying chemically induced epigenetic effects. The assay successfully detects both increased TK reversion rates induced by DNMT inhibitors, such as 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine and GSK-3484862, and, for the first time, a significant reduction in TK revertant frequency caused by the non-genotoxic carcinogen 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA). Chromatin immunoprecipitation and western blotting analyses revealed that TPA treatment led to a global decrease in H3K27Ac levels, likely driven by TPA-mediated inflammation. These results demonstrate the utility of the epi-genotoxicity assay as a valuable tool for evaluating dual-directional epigenetic changes triggered by chemical exposure.
Uncovering Immune Surveillance Deficiency in B Cell-Driven Autoimmune Disease
Authors: Shi Hui , Pan Haoyu , Wei Xiaohan , Qian Jinyi , Yu Shuyi , Fan Chenyu , He Shuangjun , Li Lei , Ding Zetao , Fan Yuying , Yang Zhixia , Tang Zihan , Jia Jinchao , Chi Huihui , Zhou Zhuochao , Wang Mengyan , Meng Jianfen , Sun Yue , Hu Qiongyi , Liu Honglei , Cheng Xiaobing , Ye Junna , Su Yutong , Teng Jialin , Chen Yi , Shi Yi , Liu Tingting , Wang Qiuyu , Yang Chengde
Published: January 2025

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) serves as a prototypical disease model for investigating immune tolerance breakdown in systemic autoimmunity of B cell. Single-cell RNA and V(D)J repertoire sequencing on paired bone marrow and peripheral blood from untreated primary APS patients enabled an integral “central-to-periphery” B cell blueprint at single-cell resolution, wherein we observed a substantial increase in B cell subsets across nearly all developmental stages. Notably, interferon pathway activation is detected throughout the B cell developmental trajectory, indicating that B cell dysregulation may originate as early as the progenitor stages. Meanwhile, APS patients exhibit sharply decreased abundance, upregulated expressions of inhibitory receptor (PD1 and LAG3), energy supply shortage and loss of mitochondria homeostasis in terminal effector T and NK cells, which collectively suggest an exhausted phenotype. This exhaustion likely impairs immune surveillance, facilitating the escape of autoreactive B cells through HLA-E-NKG2A interactions. Our research presents an in-depth immune cell atlas, and reveal early-stage interferon-driven B cell abnormalities and effector cell exhaustion as shared mechanisms in B cell-driven autoimmunity, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for immune tolerance restoration.
Use of liquid paraffin in Septoplasty
Authors: C Sathyaki D , Naidu Shwetha , A Nalina P , M Leela Tejaswini R
Published: January 2025

Objectives
Nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum is a common problem encountered by otolaryngologists. Septoplasty is the surgical procedure which has been performed in the treatment of the same. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of post operative topical application of liquid paraffin and saline nasal douching.
Methods
This is a prospective, randomized study. Forty patients with symptomatic deviated nasal septum were included in the study, 20 of them were advised topical application of liquid paraffin and the rest were advised saline nasal douching.
Results
The difference in the functional outcome of both the irrigation was insignificant. There was a significant difference with respect to formation of crust and synechae. Liquid paraffin had better outcome.
Conclusion
Topical application of liquid paraffin resulted in prevention of crusting and synechae.
Chelating-agent-free incorporation of isolated Ni single-atoms within BEA Zeolite for enhanced biomass hydrogenation
Authors: Luo Wenhao , Liu Meng , Miao Caixia , Fo Yumeng , Wang Wenxuan , Ning Yao , Chu Sheng-Qi , Song Weiyu , Zhang Ying , Liu Jian , Wu Zhijie
Published: January 2025

Precisely tailoring metal single-atoms within zeolite scattfolds and understanding the origin of the unique behavior of such atomically dispersed catalysts are pivotal and challenge in chemistry and catalysis. Herein, we have successfully fabricated Ni single-atoms within BEA zeolite (Ni1@Beta) through a facile in situ two-step hydrothermal strategy, notably without using any chelating agent for stabilizing Ni species. With the aid of advanced characterization techniques, such as aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (AC-HAADF-STEM), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), etc, and combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the nature and micro-environment of isolated Ni species, which are incorporated within 6-membered rings and stabilized by four skeletal oxygens of Beta zeolite, have been identified. The as-obtained Ni1@Beta exhibits a superior performance in terms of activity (with a turnover frequency (TOF) value up to 114.1 h-1) and stability (for 5 consecutive runs) in the selective hydrogenation of furfural, surpassing those of Ni nanoparticle analogues and previously reported Ni-based heterogeneous catalysts. This study provides an efficient strategy for the fabrication of non-noble metal single-atoms within zeolites, which could be of great help for the design of metal-zeolite combinations in the chemoselective reactions involved in biomass conversion and beyond.
Understanding undernutrition among pregnant women in rural Ethiopia: Double diamond model of human-centered approach
Authors: Chea Nana , Groen Paul , Mengesha Mathe , Astatkie Ayalew , Spigt Mark
Published: January 2025

Background
Undernutrition among pregnant women is a huge global public health problem affecting the health of the mothers and their (unborn) children. In Ethiopia, the problem persists at an excessively high level despite conventional interventions. This study employed a qualitative human-centered design for a better understanding of undernutrition among pregnant women in rural Ethiopia.
Methods
We conducted a phenomenological study in three districts of rural Ethiopia in 2022. Eighteen in-depth interviews and eight focus group discussions involving mothers and healthcare workers were conducted in two phases. Data were audio recorded, transcribed, translated, and thematic code analysis was supported by qualitative data analysis software, ATLAS.ti, version 7.0.92.
Result
Gender inequality, a decline in nutritional education at maternal health services and initiatives, and a resulting lack of nutritional knowledge, were identified as main causes of undernutrition among pregnant women in rural Ethiopia. The stakeholders engaged in the discussion emphasized that the most effective approach to address undernutrition among pregnant women involves closing the current gap in nutritional knowledge and practices among pregnant women, husbands, and mothers-in-law. They also proposed enhancing nutritional education provided during maternal healthcare services and initiatives like the couples forum. Moreover, they highlighted the importance of reducing gender inequalities to make a significant impact on this issue.
Conclusion
Mothers and healthcare workers identified key factors contributing to the persistently high prevalence of undernutrition among pregnant women. To address this issue, interventions should prioritize improving knowledge and addressing inequalities. Achieving this will require collaboration across multiple sectors and new initiatives like couples’ forums.