bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINATION OF SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH COMPONENT ERRORS IN STRUCTURE OF INTER-TRANSITION DIMENSION TOLERANCE FIELD FOR CONVERSION OF GEOMETRICAL ELEMENTS IN STRUCTURE OF INITIAL BLANKS
Authors: Kolybenko E. N.
Published: January 2023

The structure of the tolerance field of the intertransition size of the form elements to be transformed in the structure of the initial blanks, as well as the intertransition and general allowance the main elements of the regulatory reference information base for solving the tasks of technological preparation of mechanical processing production throughout its cycle. The first component of errors in the structure of the tolerance field of the intertransition time-measure is determined in the information and logical connection of two technological schemes: for basing the initial blanks and blanks into working machines and for basing the mold elements into working machines and their geometric shaping on working machines. The source of the first component of the error is the structure of the technological schemes for basing the initial blanks and blanks into working machines. At the same time, there are conditions for redistribution of structure elements in coordinate systems of slave basing objects by the position of elements in the structure of coordinate systems of leading basing objects. As a result of such redistributions, the coordinate system of the slave home objects: depends on the composition of the “reference” points of the functional elements of the form participating in the conjugation of objects and on the composition of elementary and composite base functions executed by the elements of the form. The first component of the error in the structure of the tolerance field of the intertransition time-measure can be determined only as a result of experimental measurements of dimensional and geometric errors of the shape elements to be transformed directly under the conditions of real working machines for processing. Based on the above, there is a need to take a closer look at other components of the errors in the structure of the tolerance field of the interpersonal dimension. The approaches of different authors to determining the structure of the tolerance field for intertransition dimensions differ in existing knowledge. Unity is that their basis is to operate on the main elements (means) of integration of the structure and control element base provided with design quality parameters in determining parts and assembly units of design products. Other errors to be considered in the structure of the tolerance field of intertransition dimensions in their information and logical connection integral in sin. Their definition has a significant impact on determining the content and sequence of transformations of form elements in their information-on-one and logical connection along the route of technological operations. At the same time, it is necessary to use the technological element base, organic for preparing production, as part of the updated concepts, methods, tools, algorithms, operations associated with the system.
METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE HYDRODYNAMIC IN AN ADJUSTABLE OF CHRISTMAS TREE
Authors: Gontarev A. V. , Menagarishvili N. A. , Trukhanov K. A.
Published: January 2023

The article considers a method for calculating the hydrodynamic force, which makes it possible to estimate the value of this force during the flow of liquid in the channels of an adjustable valve, using numerical calculation methods. This method allowed us to justify the choice of the direction of fluid flow in the valve, based on the conditions for minimizing its force effect on the drive controlling the position of the shut-off and control element (ZRE). Also, the method of balancing the pressure level was considered, which allows unloading the ZRE and reducing the value of the hydrodynamic force for different variants of fluid flow in the valve.
DETERMINATION OF THE SMALLEST INTER-TRANSITION AND INTEGRAL COMMON ALLOWANCES FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF AUTOMATION OF MACHINING PRODUCTION PREPARATION
Authors: Kolybenko E. N.
Published: January 2023

The transition to deterministic information technology of automation in solving the problems of the full cycle of technological preparation of production by cutting (CCI) is possible only on the basis of formalization of its knowledge base. Formalization, in particular, is aimed at updating the syntactic and semantic properties of concepts, assigning formalized symbols to concepts that perform any work functions. All functional concepts of information and logically should be linked into their strict system by levels and between levels of the hierarchical structure of the knowledge base. Formalized designations of concepts allow them to operate by means of logical opeotrators of set theory and Venn diagrams of graph theory. Operation is necessary to determine the structure elements of functionally different basic objects of knowledge, relationships and relationships of mutual location, respectively, between their functionally different coordinate and geometric axes, as well as centers in the totality of their coordinate systems. The information support of the CCI knowledge base defines the base of its normative and reference information. The concept of “allowance” in the structure of the regulatory reference information base is defined by two on-directives: the interchange smallest, integral common. The updating of the characteristics of these activities and the expansion of their knowledge functions in the information and logical relationship with other elements of the framework of the reference database are of great practical importance. Extensive formalization of knowledge ensures solution of CCI problems by information and logical modeling of solutions.
DYNAMICS OF PNEUMATIC DRIVE. LECTURE CYCLE. OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR SERVO PNEUMATIC DRIVES
Authors: Trukhanov K. A.
Published: January 2023

The paper considers the main problems of optimal design associated with the choice of optimal parameters that affect both the static and dynamic characteristics of the pneumatic servo drives – control and actuator mechanisms. The possibility of using one decisive criterion (objective function) is shown, which provides the determination of optimal parameters of a pneumatic actuator with forward and rotational movement of the output link, as well as its application in the synthesis of a servo pneumatic cylinder. To calculate the parameters of the servo pneumatic actuator that are close to optimal, a two-criteria LPt-search was applied. It is shown and the corresponding conclusion is made that the proposed objective function can be used in the synthesis of tracking pneumatic/hydraulic drives with forward and rotational motion of the output link. In addition, the objective function for a drive with an energy source is given. The choice of optimal values of the parameters of the digital PID controller to eliminate self-oscillation in systems, as well as optimization of the type of transients of the tracking pneumatic drive is considered. The reason for the study was the problem of the occurrence of self-oscillations in pneumatic systems when using friction models that are closest to real ones. The transition from an analog (continuous) system to a digital (discrete) one is shown and performed, for which it is necessary to determine the sampling period. The paper specifies the main methods for determining the sampling period and shows the disadvantages of these methods. Its described of the criteria definition allowing to choose the optimum parameters of the actuator piston seal. As criteria, it is proposed to use of the actuator’s volume efficiency hо , characterizing the degree of tightness and operating conditions, and hydromechanical hгм efficiency of the actuator, taking into account energy losses due to hydraulic resistance in the channels and friction in it. There are given the calculated dependences for hо and hгм. The scientific novelty of the results presented in the work is that the problem of structural (static) and dynamic optimization of the design of a servo pneumatic device has been solved. A distinctive feature of the above methods for selecting the optimal parameters of a servo pneumatic device is that they are used not at the final stage of development, but at the design stage of a newly developed product, which saves money, time and costs for conducting expensive tests. This work is based and is implemented as a course of lectures of the course “Dynamics of Pneumatic drive”, is red by the author at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University at the Department of “Hydromechanics, Hydraulic Machines and Hydropneumoautomatics” (E10), as part of the preparation of masters in the specialty 05.04.13 – Hydraulic machines and hydropneumatic drives.
Utility of the Teacher Behavior Checklist beyond Psychology Majors: Replication with Brazilian Physical Education Students
Authors: Gerônimo Júnior Vicente Cícero , Henklain Marcelo Henrique Oliveira , Carmo João dos Santos , Kelley Jared W.
Published: January 2023

The Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC) is a worldwide valued instrument to measure teachers’ performance. Nonetheless, the studies about TBC in Brazil are still scarce, with samples mainly composed of psychology and civil engineering students. The aim of this study was to replicate the research by Keeley et al. (2010) to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the TBC with a new sample. Participants were 107 undergraduates from physical education courses from a Brazilian public university. Participants used the TBC to evaluate three types of teachers: the worst they had ever had, a regular one, and the best one. The order of evaluation of teacher types did not interfere with the response patterns, but as expected, statistically significant differences were found among the three types of teachers. Additionally, the two-factor model of the TBC was confirmed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis, providing additional evidence of construct validity. However evidence to advocate in favor of a one-factor solution was also found. McDonald’s Omega results provided evidence of reliability. These findings support the use of TBC in the formative evaluation of teachersin Brazil.
Climate Resilient Agriculture Practices - The Future of Farming
Authors: Patel Jitendra , Kumar G Shiva
Published: January 2023

Climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) harnesses the intrinsic roots of agricultural and oxen production systems to generate increased long-term yields and farm income through sustainability. This review paper aims to draw attention to climate-resilient farming practices for medicinal plants and other cereal crops. There are several techniques and strategies that can be used to adapt to climate change, including yield-tolerant strains in poultry and cattle, Feed administration, irrigation, Agro-consulting and clay organic carbon. Governmental climate change adaptation programs such as the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) continue to be implemented. Agriculture in India offers a living for the bulk of the populace and should never be disregarded. Increased demand for quantity, healthful food and diversity, as well as globalization effects and rising median income, would be revealed by India's growing population, globalization effects and increasing median income. Nutrient deficiencies in Indian soils, Imbalanced fertilizer application and Lack of Nitrogen-fixing crops have all caused significant climatic stress in India and the rest of the world. Various programs and policies, such as the Soil Health (Vitality) Card Scheme, are in place to improve fertilizer use efficiency. This cultivation practice pays attention to maintaining the environmental balance and bio-dynamization of agricultural systems so that ethical yield can be obtained.
Impact of Elevated Temperature and Carbon dioxide on Seed Physiology and Yield
Authors: Talwar Seema , Bamel Kiran , Prabhavathi
Published: January 2023

Food security is of utmost priority to humankind. This is the implication of various interconnected factors that lead to climate change. Elevated temperature and carbon dioxide levels are just 2 of these. The nutrient is an inseparable aspect of food. The change in climate is posing threat not only to the amount of available food but also to the nutrients laden in the food items. Seeds are the miniature form of plants and are a reflection of their future health and nutritional status. The changes in environmental factors predominantly challenge the growth and development of a seed. This review is an attempt to understand the impact of elevated CO2 and temperature on seed germination, the nutritional status of the seed and the yield in form of total seed production. It gives a direction for analysis and future studies that may use the latest available tools like gene editing to tackle and counteract the retarding effect of climate change on these parameters of seed, thereby offering a climate resilient agriculture.
Bioevaluation, Pharmacokinetics and Molecular docking study of Phenylpropanoid rich rhizome essential oil of understudied Zingiber neesanum from Konkan region of India
Authors: Nagore Pravinkumar , Lokhande Popat , Mujawar Haniph
Published: January 2023

Zingiber neesanum a species from the Zingiberaceae family exhibits convincing medicinal applications and is available vastly in the Konkan region. Its anti-inflammatory potential is an unexplored part. This work presents a Bioevaluation, Pharmacokinetics and Molecular docking study emphasizing the anti-inflammatory potential of rhizome oil of this species. An ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction method was employed to isolate oil and characterized by GC/FID and GC/HRMS techniques. The antimicrobial efficacies were checked by the Broth and Agar dilution protocols while the DPPH and ABTS assays were employed to test antioxidant potency. The anti-inflammatory potentials were tested by 3 methods-Heat-induced hemolysis, Inhibition of albumin denaturation and Proteinase inhibitory action. ADMET study was performed by the Swiss-ADME server while the docking was performed with AutoDock 4.2 software with a major component, [E]-3,4-Dimethoxy cinnamic acid methyl ester ([E]-3,4-DCME) using trypsin receptor. A pale yellow-colored essential oil was dominated by Phenylpropanoids (62.09%). Excellent antimicrobial potentials were observed versus Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans while excellent antioxidant activities were observed in both assays. But best anti-inflammatory action was documented in the albumin denaturation method. The pharmacokinetic properties of [E]-3,4-DCME, like high GI absorption, zero Lipinski violation with good bioavailability score etc., were promising. The docking results revealed that [E]-3,4-DCME has substantial binding affinity due to ‘H’ bonding interactions, and non-bonded Van der Waals and ?-alkyl type interactions with the active site residues of a receptor. So, this study concludes that the rhizome oil of this underexplored species could be utilized in developing novel phytopharmaceuticals after further study.
Assessment of Financial Reporting on Investment Decision of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria
Authors: Charles J. Mambula I. , Francis Felix , Zirra Clifford Tizhe Oaya
Published: January 2023

Most business organizations require some measures of both financial position and financial performance in assessing its financial conditions. The study thus examines financial reporting on investment decision of deposit money bank in Nigeria. Descriptive research design was adopted, while Pearson Chi square was used in testing the hypothesis. Findings from the study showed that financial reporting has effect on investment decision-making money deposit bank. More so, the study revealed that financial reporting has revealed the competence of management of organization. The study also revealed there is a relationship between financial reporting and investment decision-making. The study thus recommends effectively competence of management of organization contributes to the efficiency of financial reporting. This will ensure that various companies’ financial reports are properly managed.
A Critical Analysis of Chieftainship Democracy in Botswana
Authors: CHIMBINDI TAKAWIRA
Published: January 2023

This paper seeks to provide a critical study and understanding of the concept of Chieftainship (bogosi) as it relates to the embracement of democracy in Botswana. It shows how bogosi has maintained its strategic position, administrative power and influence amongst attempts by the colonial and postcolonial states to undermine it. It maintains that bogosi has been able to adjust to changing socio-economic and political landscapes in Botswana. While the institution's powers have been slowly weakened by the government since independence. Chiefs and traditional institutions have used their legitimacy to strengthen their pliability. One can claim that chieftainship has been overtaken by events, it’s outdated, the reality is that the institution in Botswana has become central to government and cannot be cast-off. It is a traditional institution that plays a vital role in Botswana's socio-political and economic system. The blending of the traditional Kgotla system and the modern democracy gives a dichotomy of dualism of tribal- government on the one hand and a western styled central government on the other yet well connected and balanced for bringing development to Batswana. This paper is not empirically grounded, and its content is a result of desktop and content analysis of literature from articles of authors that talked about Botswana chieftainship system. The paper hopes to trigger and provoke further deliberations and empirical studies on the contribution of Kgotla political system to transformation of democracy in Botswana.
Challenges in the translation of legal texts: the case in Kosovo
Authors: Sopjani Valentina , Hamiti Vjosa
Published: January 2023

Our paper conducts a contrastive analysis between Albanian and English lexical units in the language of laws using corpora analysis. It fills a literature gap related to Corpus linguistics in order to better comprehend patterns of legal lexicon. We use KWIC Concordance to extract the top frequently words and concordance lines in order to analyse differences and similarities among lexical units in Albanian (Source Language) and English (Target Language) laws, compared to those identified in respective corpora. Additionally, we identify types of errors in translation, difficulties in translating legal texts, and factors that influence translators’ errors in translating certain laws of the Republic of Kosovo from Albanian into English. According to our analysis, both languages have in common the use of the same grammatical patterns such as: conjunctions, prepositions, and the use of the common noun forms. The rest have significant differences in their usage, especially with regards to particles and determiners. Our contrastive approach demonstrates that some of these laws were not originally written in Albanian and then translated into English language, as many articles within these laws lack the appropriate word structure and word order and in some cases are semantically ill-formed in the Source Language.

Key words: analysis, corpus, language, legal, translation, KWIC Concordance.
A Dai-Liao-type projection method for monotone nonlinear equations and signal processing
Authors: Ibrahim Abdulkarim Hassan , Kumam Poom , Abubakar Auwal Bala , Abdullahi Muhammad Sirajo , Mohammad Hassan
Published: January 2023

In this article, inspired by the projection technique of Solodov and Svaiter, we exploit the simple structure, low memory requirement, and good convergence properties of the mixed conjugate gradient method of Stanimirović et al. [New hybrid conjugate gradient and broyden-fletcher-goldfarbshanno conjugate gradient methods, J. Optim. Theory Appl. 178 (2018), no. 3, 860–884] for unconstrained optimization problems to solve convex constrained monotone nonlinear equations. The proposed method does not require Jacobian information. Under monotonicity and Lipschitz continuity assumptions, the global convergence properties of the proposed method are established. Computational experiments indicate that the proposed method is computationally efficient. Furthermore, the proposed method is applied to solve the

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Die Lücken in der kriminologischen Wissensgrundlage schließen: Eine Forschungsagenda für die kommenden zehn Jahre
Authors: van Gelder Jean-Louis , Thielmann Isabel
Published: January 2023

In der Wissensgrundlage der kriminologischen Forschung bestehen gegenwärtig beachtliche Lücken: Es mangelt an wirklich interdisziplinärer Forschung; das Verständnis, wie Persönlichkeitseigenschaften mit kriminellem Verhalten zusammenhängen, ist begrenzt; dem Potenzial neuer Technologien, die helfen können, ein besseres Verständnis für die Prozesse zu bekommen, die während der Begehung von Straftaten ablaufen, wird zu wenig Beachtung geschenkt; und neue Erkenntnisse aus anderen Disziplinen, die das Verständnis von Straftaten sowie Kriminalität verbessern könnten, werden unzureichend angewendet. Die Abteilung Kriminologie am Max-Planck-Institut zur Erforschung von Kriminalität, Sicherheit und Recht hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, diese Lücken zu schließen. Durch theoretische Innovationen, die Nutzung neuer Technologien wie Virtual Reality und die Anwendung von kriminologischen Erkenntnissen in der Praxis soll der aktuell größtenteils soziologische und rechtliche Fokus des Faches erweitert und eine stärker verhaltensorientierte Perspektive eingebracht werden.
The Unique Cost of Human Eye Gaze in Cognitive Control: Being Human-Specific and Body-Related?
Authors: Li Kexin , Lu Aitao , Deng Ruchen , Yi Hui
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the eye gaze cost in cognitive control and whether it is human-specific and body-related. In Experiment 1, we explored whether there was a cost of human eye gaze in cognitive control and extended it by focusing on the role of emotion in the cost. Stroop effect was found to be larger in eye-gaze condition than vertical grating condition, and to be comparable across positive, negative, and neutral trials. In Experiment 2, we explored whether the eye gaze cost in cognitive control was limited to human eyes. No larger Stroop effect was found in feline eye-gaze condition, neither the modulating role of emotion. In Experiment 3, we explored whether the mouth could elicit a cost in Stroop effect. Stroop effect was not significantly larger in mouth condition compared to vertical grating condition, nor across positive, negative, and neutral conditions. The results suggest that: (1) There is a robust cost of eye gaze in cognitive control; (2) Such eye-gaze cost was specific to human eyes but not to animal eyes; (3) Only human eyes could have such eye-gaze costs but not human mouth. This study supported the notion that presentation of social cues, such as human eyes, could influence attentional processing, and provided preliminary evidence that the human eye plays an important role in cognitive processing.
Cosmo-psycho-logos of Orthodoxy in the Context of Modern Challenges
Authors: Emelkina Irina V.
Published: January 2023

Introduction. The purpose of the article is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the cosmo-psycho-logos of Orthodoxy in the context of modern challenges: politicization, secularization of interreligious dialogue. To determine the general outline of the processes of state-religious interaction on the example of the Mordovian and Saransk diocese. To identify the most significant trends in the modern transformation of religious (Orthodox) self-consciousness, the impact of globalization processes on this. To substantiate the need to turn to the study of cosmo-psycho-logos of Orthodoxy.

Materials and Methods. The solution of research tasks was provided by a complex of complementary theoretical (analysis of scientific literature on the studied problem, comparative analysis, comparison, generalization, systematization) and empirical (expert evaluation method) methods.

Results. A number of preliminary remarks were made indicating the peculiarities of the problem under consideration (some experts perceive the issues of religious self-awareness very acutely. There are works in which attention is paid not so much to the comprehension of the essence of the phenomenon as to its politicized interpretation). Positive (preservation of religious traditions) and negative (new forms of atheism, syncretism) trends in the development of religious consciousness of the Russian people are noted. The changes of religious self-consciousness in the conditions of transformation of Russian society, as well as their consequences, are revealed. The conclusion is made that the development of religious self-consciousness in the conditions of globalization is quite successfully carried out, but requires serious research.

Discussion and Conclusion. Religious self-awareness is associated with the development and construction of one’s own identity. Over the past two decades, under the influence of a number of factors, religious consciousness has been undergoing transformation. Despite the positive dynamics in the development of religious consciousness, the population of the Republic of Mordovia began to observe phenomena that hinder the preservation of religious identity (secularization). The catalyst for these trends is globalization, the influence of mass media, mass media, replicating patterns of new behavior. In accordance with this, a competent and theoretically thought-out external and systematic activity of all structures of society covering all spheres of life, responding to changes in society, is necessary.
Predicting mechanical fields near cracks using a progressive transformer diffusion model and exploration of generalization capacity
Authors: Buehler Markus J.
Published: January 2023

We report a deep learning method to predict high-resolution stress fields from material microstructures, using a novel class of progressive attention-based transformer diffusion models. We train the model with a small dataset of pairs of input microstructures and resulting atomic-level Von Mises stress fields obtained from molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and show excellent capacity to accurately predict results. We conduct a series of computational experiments to explore generalizability of the model and show that while the model was trained on a small dataset that featured samples of multiple cracks, the model can accurately predict distinct fracture scenarios such as single cracks, or crack-like defects with very different shapes. A comparison with MD simulations provides excellent comparison to the ground truth results in all cases. The results indicate that exciting opportunities that lie ahead in using progressive transformer diffusion models in the physical sciences, to produce high-fidelity and high-resolution field images.

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Yoga in Britain: Stretching Spirituality and Educating Yogis
Authors: Newcombe Suzanne
Published: January 2023

Yoga in Britain reveals how yoga came to be an accepted, mainstream activity in the twentieth century. During this period, yoga transformed from an esoteric concept into a something that would be taught to thousands of middle-class women in adult education classes. For the post-war welfare state, yoga was understood as having potential public bene­fit in promoting physical health and wellbeing. The structure of yoga classes which developed in this context established certification structures and secular, replicable class forms. This setting is crucial for understanding the methods and expectations found in globally popular forms of yoga. Moreover, yoga has not developed in a linear manner. Old and new forms co-exist, adapting to suit the specific needs of particular populations. In twentieth-first century Britain, yoga cannot be collapsed into a form of neoliberal commercialism or cultural appropriation, although these influences on yoga in Britain are also evident. Using extensive archival evidence and oral history interviews, the book reveals the diversity of individuals involved with the popularisation of yoga. In Britain, as throughout the globe, yoga continues to be understood and practiced in very distinctive ways by different people.
Investigation of Electrochemical Properties of UA At Al2O3NP/CPE and Development of Voltammetric Method for its Determination in Serum
Authors: ÜVER Rüveyda , ÖZTÜRK Funda
Published: January 2023

The electrochemical properties of uric acid (UA) were determined by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV) at a carbon paste electrode modified with aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3NP/CPE) in 0.05 M pH 5.0 phosphate buffer. The adsorption properties of the molecule on Al2O3NP/CPE were investigated and the number of electrons transferred in the electrode reaction was calculated. A new voltammetric method for the determination of UA in human serum was also proposed. The linear operating range and limit of detection (LOD) of the method were found to be 0.1µM-230 µM and 0.1µM, respectively. The developed method for UA in serum showed high reliability, reproducibility, accuracy and precision.
Development of sustainable concrete using rice husk ash and refractory brick waste
Authors: Behera Sudhansu Sekhar , Patra Rakesh Kumar , Mukharjee Bibhuti Bhusan
Published: January 2023

The current experimental research work was undertaken to assess the possibility of implementing sustainability by developing concrete mixes by utilising rice husk ash (RHA) and refractory brick waste (RBW) as a supplement to cement and coarse aggregates, respectively. To fulfil the objective mentioned earlier, a systematic study comprising evaluation of the impact of RHA and RBW on concrete behaviour was performed by carrying out different tests of strength and durability. These tests were conducted on specimens of specified mixes designed by varying the RBW as 0, 25 and 50% and RHA levels as 0, 10, 15 and 20%. The effects of RBW and RHA were analysed by comparing the behaviour of mixes with RBW and RHA with that of the corresponding control mixes. Critical analysis of the experimental results shows that an increase of RBW (%) has no substantial impact on various properties of mixes. However, the incorporation of RHA (%) affects concrete behaviour by degrading concrete quality. These outcomes suggest the usage of up to 10% RBW in place of coarse natural aggregates in concrete and 10% RHA as a substitute for cement to make an eco-friendly product for field applications.
Evaluation of the Effects of Some Raphanus sativus Tuber Extracts on Certain Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Lipid Peroxidation Level Against Gray Mold (Botrytis Cinerea) in Vicia Faba Leaves
Authors: KAYA Nergis , KAYA Tayfun , YİĞİT Soner
Published: January 2023

The antioxidant defense system of the medicinal plant Raphanus sativus L. tuber root in terms of certain antioxidant enzymes (ascorbat peroxidase, glutathion reductase, catalase, superoxide dismutase) and lipid peroxidation against gray mold disease caused by Botrytis cinerea fungus on Vicia faba L. (bean) leaves was analyzed spectrophotometrically. V. faba plants were grown from seed under controlled conditions. A spore suspension of 105 spores/ml of B. cinerea was prepared. The leaves of V. faba were treated with 1-) only distilled water, 2-)only DMSO, 3-) only B. cinerea (positive control), 4-) only extract applications (distilled water, ethanol and methanol extract),5-) B. cinerea treatment after extract applications (extract:fungus). The leaves of V. faba were harvested 24 and 48 hours after the applications. Analyzes of the supernatants obtained from the extracts were performed spectrophotometrically. It has been revealed that the activity of all investigated enzymes generally increased in the extract:fungus application groups compared to the fungus application group. It was determined that the application of fungus alone caused an increase in the activity of enzymes compared to application groups other than the extract:fungus application groups. It was observed that there was an increase in lipid peroxidation (MDA) only in the fungus application group compared to all extract:fungus application groups except 10mg/ml distilled water extract:fungus treatment. As a result of the research, it was determined that the extract:fungus applications generally increased the antioxidant enzyme activity levels and decreased the MDA content when compared to the negative control and positive control groups. In extract:fungus applications, enzyme activities were obtained from 10mg/ml distilled water extract:fungus, 10mg/ml EtOH extract:fungus, 10mg/ml MeOH extract:fungus applications. From this point of view, it can be stated that R. sativus distilled water, ethanol and methanol extracts generally give an increased antioxidant defense response in V. faba leaves compared to B. cinerea inoculation alone.
Documentary Formulae as Text Reuse Templates: Constat and Manifestus Clauses in Early Medieval Latin Charters
Authors: Korkiakangas Timo
Published: January 2023

This paper seeks to develop a digital diplomatic approach for reducing medieval charters’ documentary formulae into text reuse templates that represent their variational subtypes. The paper also tests this approach by visualizing the variation of two, partly mutually competing, formulae. The research data consists of 1,024 constat and manifestus clauses extracted from Latin charters written in Tuscany in the eighth to tenth centuries. Charters largely consist of formulae, which are prefabricated semi-fixed expressions of juridical content and recur in varying forms in charters of the same type. The complex interplay of documentary text reuse elements in time and place can be used to investigate historical drifts of documentary production and underlying administrative and cultural changes. The computer-assisted text reuse approach proposed is expected to be applicable to large datasets and scalable to other historical contexts. 
Estilos de humor, afrontamiento y soporte social en padres de niños con cáncer
Authors: Villegas Chavez Mariela Margarita , H. Contreras Denys , Cassaretto Mónica , Ruda S. María Lourdes
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Analizar el rol predictivo de las estrategias de afrontamiento y el soporte social percibido, sobre los estilos de humor en padres migrantes de niños con cáncer.
Método: Se empleó un diseño cuantitativo transaccional-correlacional y un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Participaron 62 progenitores (11 hombres y 51 mujeres) entre los 20 y 61 años, quienes respondieron la Escala del Sentido del Humor (HSQ), el Cuestionario de Estimación del Afrontamiento (COPE) y el Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS).
Resultados: Se establecieron modelos de regresión para el humor afiliativo (R²=0,19, p<0,001) y agresivo (R²=0,25, p<0,001), ambos considerados estilos de humor orientados a los demás. Respecto a los estilos orientados a uno mismo, para el humor de mejoramiento personal se desarrollaron dos modelos, el primero considera el soporte social global (R²=0,25, p< 0,001) y el segundo el soporte afectivo (R²=0,27, p< 0,001); y de la misma forma para el humor de descalificación personal, un modelo incluye el soporte social global (R²=0,28, p< 0,001) y el segundo el soporte instrumental (R²=0,27, p< 0,001).
Conclusión: Las estrategias de afrontamiento y el soporte social en relación con los estilos de humor en contexto de enfermedad y migración demuestra la efectividad de ciertas estrategias y estilos considerados desadaptativos ante una situación altamente estresante.
Montessori Method, and the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME)
Authors: Phillips Bernadette
Published: January 2023

The Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) is described as a developmentally sensitive and biologically respectful approach to development and learning. This paper postulates that the NME shares many commonalities with the Montessori Method in that it, too, is developmentally sensitive and adheres to biologically respectful concepts. This paper compares some of the core principles and recommended practices of the NME with those in the Montessori Method and argues that they share many commonalities. The paper also examines Dr. Montessori’s unique use of “sensitive periods” in development for educational purposes, in particular her use of the sensitive periods for movement, the social aspects of life and the sensitive period for order respectively. It argues that in doing this she was actively promoting an approach to human development and education that appears to correlate with what Dr. Bruce Perry calls a developmentally sensitive and biologically respectful approach to learning. The goal of this study is to show the science behind why many of Dr. Montessori’s original practices worked and had such a positive effect on children. This knowledge should empower Montessori educators and give them the confidence to promote authentic Montessori practices in the knowledge that they are in line with current neuroscientific theories that have been shown to be beneficial to children.
In Search of the Limits of Music: What Is the Invariant of Musical Art?
Authors:   M.I. Glinka Novosibirsk State Conservatory, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Kurlenya Konstantin
Published: January 2023

The article discusses the methods of constructing an invariant in musical art. The problem of the invariant in its final form is formulated as the problem of the limits of music. The answer to the question “what is music?” requires the formulation of its invariable properties, which are preserved in any form of acoustic realization of a musical concept. The comparison of three influential models of the invariant of music presented in the works of E. Kurt, G. Schenker and Yu.N. Kholopov allows us to draw a conclusion about a unified method for constructing the invariant of music. It is based on the idea of primary energy, which reveals itself in the course of the embodiment of an artistic conception and appears to us through the acoustic realization of a piece of music. Invariant properties permeate the structure of the musical fabric and then ascend to the most important principles of musical expressiveness, which allow the very possibility of perceiving music as a meaningful sound, in contrast to acoustic phenomena of a different origin. Therefore, the construction of the invariant of musical art requires taking into account its features at hierarchically correlated large-scale levels of organization of musical creativity, perception and thinking. This requirement remains the most general and conventional, uniting strategies for finding an invariant even in those cases when they try to search for the area of limiting invariant properties in various existential and conceptual spheres.
On Reference of Proper Names: Descriptive and Causal Approaches
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, Velikiy Novgorod, Russian Federation, Speshilova Elizaveta
Published: January 2023

The article considers the semantics of proper names in the context of analytical philosophy. The author classifies and analyzes the existing approaches to the issue of proper names reference (the descriptive theory of reference and the direct reference theory) and also reveals the points of their mutual intersection. After briefly defining the main theses of descriptive theory, the author proposes to distinguish its strong version from the weak one. According to the strong version, presented primarily by the works of G. Frege and B. Russell, the name, in fact, is a disguised description (or conjunction of descriptions), while, according to the weak version, dating back to the works of J. Searle, a name is associated with a complex disjunction of descriptions. In both the first and second cases, it is the descriptions that specify the denotation of the name; in other words, the name indicates the object only indirectly. However, this approach, at least, does not take into account the possibility of naming an object using a ‘false’ description, that is, a description that specifies the characteristic(s) to which the object does not correspond. The semantics of proper names is interpreted in a fundamentally different way in direct reference theory, according to which names are labels for objects. The reference of the name in this case is determined either with the help of a causal chain of communication (S. Kripke), or with the help of a historical explanation of the relationship between the one who uses the name and the singular object that is designated by that name (K. Donnellan). The name itself is understood as a rigid designator, directly and strictly pointing to the same object in any factual or counterfactual situation. This approach allows us to show how, for example, it is possible to use an incorrect description to refer to a certain subject. The comparative study of these theories made it possible to discover the presence of causal aspects in the descriptive theory of reference and the significance of descriptive characteristics in the direct reference theory, and thereby more accurately describe the semantics of proper names.
The Problem of the Perception of the “Tolerance” Concept in the Russian Cultural Space
Authors:   1Krasnoyarsk Regional Institute of Professional Retraining of Educators (KK IPK), Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Bardakov Andrey , Lomanov Pavel ,   V.I. Surikov Krasnoyarsk Art Museum, Russian Federation,   Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of perception of the concept of ‘tolerance’ in modern Russia. The authors point out that in recent years there has been a tradition of persistently ignoring the concept itself and non-acceptance of the basic concepts of tolerance. The authors discuss the relevance of the concept of ‘tolerance’ and the need to revise the established practices of its use. The article discusses 4 main aspects of criticism of the practices of using the concept. The first aspect is connected with the possibility (in conditions of a tolerant attitude to an alien value system) of replacing one’s values with others in culture. This can be destructive for the entire system of culture and society. The second aspect is related to the possible incompatibility of different value systems. The authors propose, within the framework of public discussion, to determine the boundaries and limits in the field of value systems, as well as the possibilities of acceptance and rejection of specific cultural phenomena. The third aspect of criticism is directed at the existing concepts of tolerance, in which it is understood as a purely external tolerant attitude to various manifestations of alien cultural attitudes. The authors emphasize that this approach to tolerance formed the basis of the policy of ‘multiculturalism’, and may have caused its crisis. The authors propose to develop a model of tolerance based on the concept of dialogue developed in Russian cultural thought. The dialogue is not limited only to external communications, but requires the desire to understand the partner in the communication process. The fourth aspect of the criticism of modern concepts of tolerance is aimed at the fact that in the modern communication space attention is paid only to some forms of tolerance (racial, medical, gender, sexual). They are connected, first of all, with individual manifestations of personality. But such forms as religious, intercultural, and political are practically ignored, based on features that represent attitudes learned within the framework of an individual’s social and cultural existence, characterizing them as a representative of a certain community (social, cultural, ethnic, religious).
ARTIC-like Bacillus anthracis MLVA amplicon sequencing protocol for MinION v1
Authors: Nagy Ágnes
Published: January 2023

Multiple-Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTR) Analysis (MLVA) is one of the gold standard strain-level subtyping methods for outbreak-related Bacillus anthracis strains. The repeat numbers of 31 VNTR loci can be determined by capillary electrophoresis of PCR amplicons spanning repeat regions or in silico analysis of whole genome sequencing (WGS) data. However these methods require clear isolates of typeable strains and can be performed in fixed well-equipped high biosafety level laboratories. We developed field-applicable amplicon sequencing protocol for Bacillus anthracis MLVA typing directly from environmental samples without isolating clear cultures of Bacillus anthracis strains. 62 primers were used for generating PCR amplicons for 31 Bacillus anthracis VNTR loci, according to MLVA31 typing scheme described by Beyer et al. 2012. The primers generating amplicons longer than 200 bp were used from MLVA31 typing scheme (44 primers for 22 VNTR loci). For amplicons shorter than 200 bp, primers were redesigned to generate longer amplicons (between 300-700 bp) suitable for MinION sequencing. We optimized and tested this protocol on hungarian virulent Bacillus anthracis strains, a 34F2 Bacillus anthracis vaccine strain, and on spiked environmental samples in Hungarian Defence Forces field-deployable laboratory.
Organ Biopsy Protocol (Mammals): Post-mortem Sampling v1
Authors: not provided sanaz.arenivas
Published: January 2023

Version date: January 2023 The following protocol illustrates how to collect and ship living tissue from a deceased wild or captive mammal for long-term cryopreservation. Somatic tissues, including organs and skin, are optimal for harvesting live fibroblast cells. Collected tissues can either be immediately cryobanked at -196°C or processed for cell culture and later cryobanked at -196°C. To print this protocol: Click the arrow to the right of the "MORE" button at the top of this page and select the option to print or download as PDF version. References: Houck, M. L., Lear, T. L., & Charter, S. J. (2017). Animal cytogenetics. In The AGT Cytogenetics Laboratory Manual (pp. 1055–1102). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119061199.ch24 Trans Ova Genetics. (2022). Trans Ova Livestock Cloning. https://transova.com/service/cloning-services/ ViaGen Pets & Equine. (2021). Emergency Pets Protocol – U.S. Clients. https://www.viagenpets.com/emergency-pets/ White, C.L. and Dusek, R.J., 2015, Wildlife specimen collection, preservation, and shipment, in Franson, J.C., Friend, M., Gibbs, S.E.J., and Wild, M.A., eds., Field manual of wildlife diseases: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods 15–C4, 24 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/tm15c4
A técnica e a aniquilação indígena no Brasil.
Authors: Vianna Fernando Ressetti Pinheiro Marques , Seifert Jr. Rene Eugênio , Daher Stephanie
Published: January 2023

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar diferentes movimentos políticos desenvolvidos pelos governos brasileiros relacionados às responsabilidades sobre as questões indígenas. Tais movimentos são observados pela lente de Ellul (1964), e percebidos como técnicas que, com o argumento de organizar a vida social indígena, constituem tragédias. Adotamos a forma de ensaio teórico como metodologia, devido à ausência de um formalismo científico e possibilidade de apresentarmos as interpretações dos movimentos e das técnicas aplicadas em relação aos povos indígenas. Estes movimentos e técnicas são ilustrados em três diferentes momentos, que contam com técnicas especificas, mas resultam em tragédias semelhantes, a criação do Serviço de Proteção ao Índio, a criação da FUNAI e a edição da Medida Provisória 870/2019, e sua apreciação pela Nota Técnica 001/2019. Percebe-se que as diferentes regras que buscaram integrar os indígenas na realidade técnica, resultaram em exclusão e genocídio, com seus interesses sendo pautados por interesses obscuros.