bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Change in negative emission burden between an overshoot versus peak-shaved Stratospheric Aerosol Injections pathway
Authors: Baur Susanne , Sanderson Benjamin M. , Séférian Roland , Terray Laurent
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection geoengineering (SAI) is being investigated as a potential means of temporarily reducing the impact of global warming, allowing additional time for the implementation of conventional climate mitigation strategies. SAI operates by intervening in the radiative energy balance of the Earth system, exerting a temporary direct cooling effect on the climate. However, SAI also indirectly affects global temperature through its impact on atmospheric CO2 levels by influencing the natural carbon uptake efficiency. Most previous research on the carbon cycle under SAI suggests that continuous injections enhance the uptake of carbon, implying a larger amount of allowable emissions for a given temperature target relative to a simulation without SAI. However, there are considerable uncertainties regarding the extent and timeline of facilitation or inhibition of atmospheric carbon removal under SAI. In this study, we evaluate the extent of change in negative emission burden over the entire trajectory of a peak-shaving SAI deployment (SSP534-sulfur) compared to the baseline overshoot pathway (SSP534-over) that does not involve SAI. We run the SSP534-over scenario on the CNRM-ESM2-1 Earth System Model from 2015 to 2249 and compare it to the simulation where, under SSP534-over conditions, SAI is used to maintain 1.5 °C warming (ssp534-sulfur). The results indicate that the carbon benefit associated with SAI evolves over time: While the increase in carbon uptake during SAI phase-in confirms prior studies and supports the concept of buying time during ramp up of SAI, later stages of SAI show the carbon benefit reducing and turning into an additional obstacle making a phase-out of SAI more difficult and potentially less desirable.
On the estimation of stratospheric age of air from correlations of multiple trace gases
Authors: Voet Florian , Plöger Felix , Laube Johannes , Preusse Peter , Konopka Paul , Grooß Jens-Uwe , Ungermann Jörn , Sinnhuber Björn-Martin , Hoepfner Michael , Funke Bernd , Wetzel Gerald , Johansson Sören , Stiller Gabriele , Ray Eric , Hegglin Michaela Imelda
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The stratospheric circulation is an important element in the climate system, but observational constraints are prone to significant uncertainties due to the low circulation velocities and uncertainties in available trace gas measurements. Here, we propose a method to calculate mean age of air as a measure of the circulation from observations of multiple trace gas species which are reliably measurable by satellite instruments, like trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12), chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and show that this method works well up to a height of about 25 km. The method is based on the compact correlations of these gases with mean age. Methodological uncertainties include effects of atmospheric variability, non-compactness of the correlation, and measurement related effects inherent for satellite instruments. The age calculation method is evaluated in a model environment and compared against the true model age. We show that combination of the six chosen species reduces the resulting uncertainty of derived mean age to below 0.3 years throughout most regions in the lower stratosphere. Even small-scale, seasonal features in the global age distribution can be reliably diagnosed. The new correlation method is further applied to trace gas measurements with the balloon borne Gimballed Limb Observer for Radiance Imaging of the Atmosphere (GLORIA-B) instrument. The corresponding deduced mean age profiles agree reliably with SF6-based mean age below about 22 km and show significantly lower uncertainty ranges. Comparison between observation-based and model simulated mean age indicates a slow-biased circulation in the ERA5 reanalysis. Overall, the proposed mean age calculation method shows promise to substantially reduce the uncertainty in mean age estimates from satellite trace gas observations.
Ice viscosity governs hydraulic fracture that causes rapid drainage of supraglacial lakes
Authors: Hageman Tim , Mejía Jessica , Duddu Ravindra , Martínez-Pañeda Emilio
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Full-thickness crevasses can transport water from the glacier surface to the bedrock where high water pressures can open kilometre-long cracks along the basal interface, which can accelerate glacier flow. We present a first computational modelling study that describes time-dependent fracture propagation in an idealised glacier causing rapid supraglacial lake drainage. A novel two-scale numerical method is developed to capture the elastic and viscoelastic deformations of ice along with crevasse propagation. The fluid-conserving thermo–hydro–mechanical model incorporates turbulent fluid flow and accounts for melting and refreezing in fractures. Applying this model to observational data from a 2008 rapid-lake-drainage event indicates that viscous deformation exerts a much stronger control on hydrofracture propagation compared to thermal effects. This finding contradicts the conventional assumption that elastic deformation is adequate to describe fracture propagation in glaciers over short timescales (minutes to several hours) and instead demonstrates that viscous deformation must be considered to reproduce observations of lake drainage rates and local ice surface elevation changes. As supraglacial lakes continue expanding inland and as Greenland Ice Sheet temperatures become warmer than −8 °C, our results suggest rapid lake drainage events are likely to occur without refreezing, which has implications for the rate of sea level rise.
Investigating Novel Roles for THOC4 in DNA Double Strand Break Repair and EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors:   , Mohd Najib Idris
Published: September 2024

The process of creating mRNA from DNA requires the transcription and export complex. THOC4 is a major protein that facilitates this process and was the focus of the thesis. Proteomics and genomics were used to discover uncharacterised pathways affected by the THOC4 protein expression. This project showed that THOC4 regulates the repair of DNA double-strand breaks which are the most lethal kinds of DNA damage. THOC4 was also linked to cancer signalling pathways associated with chemotherapeutic resistance in cancer. These findings provide a better understanding between proteins involved in transcription and oncogenic pathways that could be targeted for cancer therapies.
De nuevo sobre Catulo 4: más a favor de una posible interpretación
Authors: Siles Jaime
Published: September 2024

En este trabajo se propone una interpretación irónica y erótica del carmen C. IV de Catulo a partir de los dobles sentidos de su vocabulario.
La pretura romana en documentos griegos: στρατηγός, dubium utrum prætor an dux
Authors: Valencia Constantino Genaro
Published: September 2024

En este texto pretendo explorar distintos documentos en griego de diferentes épocas de la historia romana para rastrear y reconstruir en qué términos políticos, jurídicos y militares era entendida la pretura, pues mediante el mismo vocablo griego στρατηγός se describió al pretor como un general del ejército, como un oficial encargado de la justicia, así como un gobernador de las provincias. Entre los griegos στρατηγός tenía un sentido mayoritaria, pero no exclusivamente militar, mientras que para los romanos el prætor sí tuvo un claro y diversificado desarrollo: dentro de Roma era un magistrado republicano con funciones de impartición de justicia y en campaña militar fungía como demandante de las fuerzas armadas con poderes supremos. Para esta investigación revisaré no sólo fuentes griegas de historiadores de época romana y otros testimonios literarios, sino también documentos administrativos, como rescriptos imperiales y epígrafes que representan una muestra directa sobre cómo era entendida la pretura romana bajo la mirada griega.
Penyebab Ketidak Patuhan Pemilik Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Dalam Pembayaran Pajak Penghasilan
Authors: Putri Utami Fitrah , Junaid Asriani , Lannai Darwis
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari variabel pengetahuan perpajakan dan kualitas pelayanan pajak terhadap ketidakpatuhan wajib pajak usaha kecil menengah (UKM) di Kota Makassar yang terdaftar di KPP Pratama Makassar Selatan.Data penelitian ini diperoleh dari kuisioner (angket) dengan pihak yang terkait dimana yang dimaksud adalah wajib pajak pemilik UMKM yang terdaftar di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Makassar Selatan. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatid, analisis regresi linear berganda, uji validitas dan uji realibilitas, uji asumsi klasik, serta pengujian hipotesis.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan perpajakan dan kualitas pelayanan pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap ketidakpatuhan wajib pajak UKM di Kota Makassar yang terdaftar di KPP Pratama Makassar Selatan. Faktor-faktor yang terbukti berpengaruh terhadap ketidakpatuhan wajib pajak UKM diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan pertimbangan dan perhatian untuk pembuatan kebijakan dalam upaya mengurangi ketidakpatuhan wajib pajak UKM.
Female Circumcision and Infibulation in Africa
Authors: Westley David M.
Published: September 2024

"Female Genital Mutilation" is a recently coined term for a custom going back to the ancient Egyptians. Although it has been reported as far afield as South America and Malaysia, its main locus is Africa. It involves really two procedures, excision of the clitoris with varying degrees of completeness and infibulation or "Pharaonic circumcision", the sewing together of the labia majora of the vulva with catgut or thorns accompanied by excision. A reed or stick is inserted at the bottom to allow urine or menstrual blood to flow through. The varying forms of these procedures are not considered a health hazard by those who practice them but they have been found to be extremely detrimental to the health of those on whom it is performed. Short term effects include ulceration, hemorrhaging, septicemia and tetanus infections exacerbated by the use of crude, unsterilized instruments which can be severe enough to result in death. Long-term effects include retention of urine, disturbances of menstruation, blood clots, edema, obstetrical complications, sterility, psychological trauma and frigidity. It also helps to spread AIDS. Like male circumcision, female circumcision, as it is often called, was originally an initiation rite though now it is frequently practiced on younger girls, even infants.
South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Foreign Policy Towards Africa
Authors: Pfister Roger
Published: September 2024

Two principal factors have shaped South Africa’s post-apartheid foreign policy towards Africa. First, the termination of apartheid in 1994 allowed South Africa, for the first time in the country’s history, to establish and maintain contacts with African states on equal terms. Second, the end of the Cold War at the end of the 1980s led to a retreat of the West from Africa, particularly in the economic sphere. Consequently, closer cooperation among all African states has become more pertinent to finding African solutions to African problems. Given South Africa’s status as the leading African country in terms of economic prosperity, political stability, and military strength, other African states have placed considerable hope on South Africa’s contribution to socioeconomic and political betterment of the continent. South Africa has consequently become a more attractive partner for African states than ever before.
Bibliography on the Management of the Environment and Development in the West-African Sahel, 1985–1999
Authors: Van Dijk Han , Eijkman Elvire
Published: September 2024

The present bibliography deals with the Sahel countries, i.e. the CILSS-countries (Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Chad). The focus is on the West- African part of the Sahel. The bibliography does not pretend to be exhaustive, we hope to have brought together here some of the most important references on the subject, notably pastoralism, the use and management, as well as the degradation of natural resources, the relationship between agriculture and animal husbandry, the land tenure problem and rural development in the context of decentralisation and the idea of popular participation. Several references which are not specifically dealing with the Sahel have been incorporated all the same, because of the considerable importance of their contents for the problems of dry areas in general. The bibliography lists both monographs, journal articles and chapters from edited works, as well as some bibliographies. In cases where the subject at hand was particularly interesting, you will find, besides the reference to the whole book, the references to separate articles. The bibliography covers the period 1985–1999; the research has been done between June 1999 and January 2000.
The majority of the references included are in English and French. They are recuperated from the following sources: the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) of the African Studies Centre in Leiden, the Netherlands; the database of IBISCUS, a French information system for development matters based in Paris which has been forced to cease its activities in the second half of 2001, the CD-ROM Tropag & Rural (Abstracts on tropical agriculture and on rural development in the Tropics) of the Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; AGRALIN (the Union Catalogue of Agricultural Libraries in the Netherlands), Wageningen, the Netherlands; the CD-ROM CAB Abstracts, Cab International,Wallingford, Slough, United Kingdom and the Africana collection of the Northwestern University Library, Evanston, Il., USA, that can be accessed through the Nucat OPAC.
The entries are arranged alphabetically by author, and contain the following information: author/organization, title, edition, place of publication, number of pages (article: periodical, volume, issue, pages). Author and subject indexes, in English and French, are included.
DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS: THE SOCIOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF AGING POPULATIONS IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Authors: Dr. Farhana Kosar
Published: September 2024

This research paper aims to describe the global populations that are aging at an accelerating rate, particularly in developed nations where advances in healthcare, nutrition, and standards of living have extended lifespans. This demographic shift poses significant social, economic, and political implications that policymakers must address. Alongside this demographic transition, globalization has driven the growth and expansion of business and economic activities across national borders. The compounding effects of aging populations and globalization present complex challenges that require thoughtful, multifaceted policy responses from governments and social institutions. This research seeks to provide insights to help policymakers and stakeholders navigate the profound societal transformations stemming from the aging of developed world populations.
International Investment in Real Estate Market in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions
Authors: C. B. Ndeche, , A. N. Udobi, , J. C. Uche,
Published: September 2024

The need for diversification of investment portfolio has led to increased investment in the real estate sector. Investors, both domestic and international, are always on the lookout for options that will provide optimum return but at less or no risks. Although the Nigerian real estate market is an attractive one due to its many untapped opportunities and potential, there are challenges faced by international investors who venture into this market. Issues such as political risks, bribery and corruption, lengthy land registration process, devaluation of the Naira, bureaucratic encumbrances among others, pose risks which may deter potential international investors from moving forward with such investment. This paper recommends that the government and relevant stakeholders address the political issues within the country, streamline and ease the land registration processes, invest in infrastructural development, and work towards stabilizing the Naira and the economic climate at large. Proffering these solutions is crucial in order to fully maximize the hidden investment potential in the Nigerian real estate market.
Viability Test on Various Size Tooth Grafts in Cultured Fibroblasts (BHK 21)
Authors: Suwardi Dita Saraswati , Josefina Savitri Irma , Prahasanti Chiquita , Yoyada Novendy , Krismariono Agung
Published: September 2024

Periodontal tissue damage in the form of periodontitis can be treated by surgical and non-surgical. Phase augmentation surgery can be done by adding a graft to stimulate bone growth. One of the augmentation materials for the treatment of periodontal bone defects is a tooth graft. The required augmentation materials for use are non-toxic and biocompatible. This research aimed to determine the viability of tooth grafts against Baby Hamster Kidney 21(BHK-21) fibroblasts cell cultures. This experiment is an experimental laboratory study on cell cultures by post-only control group design. In this study, there are seven treatments: small size particle 0.2g; small size particle 0.4g; medium size particle 0.2g; medium size particle 0.4g; large size particle 0.2g; large size particle 0.4g. An MTT assay test was performed, and the absorbance was observed using the ELISA reader with a wavelength of 600nm. A one-way ANOVA test is performed to determine the difference between the treatment groups, using post hoc Tamhane’s T2 test because the data are not homogeneous. Different test results showed all values of p>0.05. This means that there are no significant differences between all groups. The tooth graft has high viability for the fibroblast cells.
Indian Medicinal Plants: A Source of Anti-tuberculosis Drug
Authors: Singh Dewhare Shivendra
Published: September 2024

Medicinal plants remain an indispensable source of drugs and important constituent for the treatment and control of various diseases worldwide. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) had infected one quarter of the world population, being revealed by recent estimate (WHO). For the treatment of tuberculosis, use of medicinal plants had been extensively documented in ancient scriptures in India and other civilizations of the world. Being one of the oldest, difficult to eradicate and with the recent emergence of drug resistant tuberculosis to current drugs had necessitated the scientific community to identify novel plants and screen their extracts and constituents for the treatment of tuberculosis. Lack of introduction of new drugs in recent past has also highlighted the need to identify novel drug compounds for the treatment of TB. In the present review article, traditional medicinal plants which are known to exhibit anti-TB activities are highlighted and their role in the treatment of tuberculosis, based on the scientific literature and database available. This will help in holistic understanding of the disease and potential novel treatment regime of the tuberculosis.
Herbal Medicine Approach and their Effectiveness in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Abdulkarim Alharbi Samir
Published: September 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by restricted or repetitive behaviors with problems in social interaction. The etiology is primarily genetic, but environmental factors are known to influence its development. Several drugs are used in ASD for the management of symptoms. A lot of interest has been generated in the use of herbal drugs to manage ASD. Several herbal extracts and their constituents have been tested both experimentally and clinically for their effectiveness, while Chinese polyherbal formulations are reported to ameliorate many symptoms of ASD. This review discusses the efficacy of herbal extracts, phytoconstituents, and polyherbal formulations in the management of ASD.
Role of ChatGPT in Dentistry: A Review
Authors: Surana Pratik , P. Ostwal Priyanka , Vishal Dev Shruti , Tiwari Jayesh , Charan Yadav Kadire Shiva , Renuka Gajji
Published: September 2024

An artificial intelligence chatbot called Chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT) employs natural language processing to reply to user input in a conversational way. In the health care system, including dentistry, ChatGPT has many uses. It is utilized for diagnosis, risk assessment for diseases, and appointment scheduling. It plays a part in academic study as well. It has many uses in the dental field, including the identification of various dental restorations and the detection of dental and maxillofacial abnormalities on panoramic radiographs. As a result, it facilitates a reduction in burden. Nevertheless, despite these advantages, one should be aware of the dangers and restrictions this chatbot poses. The usage of ChatGPT in dentistry was rarely discussed in literature. This review of literature aims to discuss the role of ChatGPT in Dentistry.
A Rare Case of Celiomesenteric Trunk and Concomitant Giant Type-2 Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Authors:   Department of Vascular Surgery, Korgialenio-Benakio Hellenic Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece., Roditis Konstantinos
Published: September 2024

An 73-year-old man was referred to our Emergency Vascular Surgery Department from another tertiary hospital without vascular service, due to acute abdominal pain and a known history of a type-2 thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed 3 years ago.
A Simple and Novel Method to Reduce Heavy Metal Contamination from Aqueous Solutions and Herbal Extracts
Authors:   Innovation and Drug Discovery, Sava Healthcare Limited, Research Center, India., Padmanabhan Sriram
Published: September 2024

Alternate methods and new technology that can effectively remove heavy metals from aqueous solutions is increased as a result of the industrial revolution. Such methods find immense use in reduction of heavy metals in herbal extracts making it safe for human consumption.
Prediction and Counting of Soybean Seed Pod Image Based on Seed Counter Convolution Neural Network
Authors: Vijay Khushal Patil
Published: September 2024

It's a major supply and demand mismatch in India's soybean market. The quality of soybean breeding must be enhanced. It is crucial to accurately identify soybean pods before collecting phenotypic characteristics such effective pod number and seed quantity per plant. The hundred-grain weight is a crucial phenotypic indicator in crop breeding. When it comes to counting seeds, there are a few different approaches, and each has its disadvantages. Traditional digital image processing methods are not well-suited for seed counting based on photographs of individual pods, electrical automated seed counter devices are costly and have a very sluggish counting speed, and manual counting is labor-intensive. In order to reliably estimate the number of seeds in a single soybean pod picture, this article sought to create a methodology that would integrate prediction estimation based approaches with Seed Counter Convolution Neural Network (CNN) based methods. Our new large scope seed counting dataset, Soybean-case, is the principal thing we give in this article. So far, no other annotated dataset for soybean seed counting compares to this one, which has 500 photos of pods with 462 training samples and 116 testing samples each. Simultaneously, this paper lays out a multi-device capture-based pod dataset, with a training dataset consisting of 100 images after data augmentation, and test datasets for distortion images, high-density pods, and low-pixel images having 90 images each. Finally, Multi-Column Seed Counter CNN predicted the seed count with loss function. The probability of prediction by using Multi-Column Seed Counter CNN model is upto 97% as results obtained by model.
Towards Reentry Capsule Dynamic Stability Prediction: Recent Experience using PyFR for Capsule Wake Flow
Authors: Rathakrishnan Bhaskaran
Published: September 2024

Planetary reentry capsules are typically blunt shaped to keep the strong leading bow shock away from the capsule and reduce the thermal load on the surface. Although such shapes are preferred for heating in the hypersonic regime of the flight trajectory, they present significant challenges for dynamic stability at the low supersonic and subsonic Mach number regimes. The unsteady wake behind the blunt body exerts forces and moments on the after-body which dictate the stability character of the capsule. Characterization of this unsteady wake is crucial to understand the dynamic stability behavior. Towards the goal of predicting capsule dynamic stability characteristics using CFD, results from a recent PyFR study of the wake behind the Viking '75 reentry capsule will be presented. Also current effort to extend the capabilities of the solver for free-flight prediction will be mentioned.
Social Capital as a Strengthener of Local Wisdom Identity of Fishermen Communities Muara Badak Ulu Village, Muara Badak Sub-district, Kutai Kartanegara Regency
Authors: Eryani Trisna Waty Riza , Habibi Muhammad , Regina Putri , Christian William
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explore and explain the strengths of social capital elements as reinforcers of local wisdom identity among the fishing community in Muara Badak Ulu Village, Muara Badak District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. Fishermen, particularly traditional ones, face high risks at sea, with no guarantee of a catch to support their socio-economic needs. The local wisdom, deeply rooted in the fishing culture, is a key component of the social capital within this community. Social capital functions to enhance societal efficiency by facilitating coordinated actions through trust, norms, and networks. This research adopts a qualitative exploratory method, focusing on the core concepts of social capital: trust, norms, and networks. Data analysis is conducted using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014), which involves data collection, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusions. The findings reveal that social capital is crucial in strengthening the local wisdom identity of the fishing community in Muara Badak Ulu. Trust among fishermen is vital, especially when at sea, and extends to local institutions, which provide necessary support such as funding, safety equipment, and boat engines, thereby forming networks. These networks, in turn, help preserve local wisdom traditions. Social norms also play a significant role by imposing social sanctions that prevent deviant behavior within the fishing groups and the broader community, thus reinforcing values like family, cooperation, and mutual aid.
Analysis of Food Geopolitical Threats to Food Sustainability in East Kalimantan: Challenges, Obstacles and Discourse on Food Sustainability Resilience
Authors: Rofik Abdul , Pratama Prawira Yudha , Nurain Intan , Rahman Taufik
Published: September 2024

An Analysis of Food Geopolitical Threats to Food Sustainability in East Kalimantan reveals the significant impact of global geopolitical dynamics on food availability and market prices at the local level. The Russia-Ukraine war and the U.S.-China trade war are decisive factors affecting the dependence of Indonesia, especially East Kalimantan, on food imports from certain countries such as India, Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan. Vulnerability to fluctuations in global food markets creates serious challenges to food stability at the local level. Challenges and constraints to food security in East Kalimantan Province include climate change, land conversion, extreme weather variability, deforestation, river pollution and social conflict. These factors threaten agricultural productivity and point to the need for mitigation efforts. Lack of agricultural infrastructure, poor transportation access, and farmers' limited access to modern agricultural technology and knowledge are also major obstacles that need to be overcome. In an effort to maintain food security, the local government has taken strategic steps, including a commitment to suppress land conversion and strengthen agricultural areas. The 2021-2026 Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) shows the government's commitment to achieving these goals. However, this sustainability must be implemented seriously, as failure could trigger conflicts between stakeholders such as local farmers, mining companies and local governments. The importance of sustainability in the context of food security in East Kalimantan is illustrated by the government's efforts in preparing the archipelago's capital region as a place for massive food production. Conventional and urban farming approaches utilizing modern agricultural technology show the seriousness in finding sustainable solutions. To overcome challenges and prevent conflicts, serious and comprehensive cooperation between the government, local farmers and the industrial sector is needed. Sustainability of food security requires sustainable policy implementation, investment in agricultural infrastructure, and empowerment of farmers. This will have a positive impact on the socio-economic stability of the community and minimize the potential for conflict at the local level such as East Kaliamantan and ensure political and economic stability at the local level.
Video-Assisted Ventral Bulla Osteotomy to Remove a Bullet Foreign Body in a Cat
Authors: Job Chloé , Bureau Stéphane , Faucher Mathieu
Published: September 2024

A 7 yr old castrated male domestic shorthair presented for assessment of a chronic left head tilt, losses of balance, and positional nystagmus. A computed tomographic scan of the head revealed several fragments of a metallic foreign body in the left tympanic cavity. The foreign material was removed under endoscopic assistance through a minimally invasive ventral bulla osteotomy. No complications were noted during the immediate postoperative period. Follow-up 5 mo after surgery revealed complete resolution of the neurological signs with no evidence of recurrence. Foreign bodies associated with middle ear infection have not been previously reported in the cat. They should now be included in the differential diagnosis of vestibular disease. Endoscopic-assisted foreign body removal in the middle ear seems to be a safe and efficient way to retrieve small foreign bodies in bullae in cats.
Resolution of Canine Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy and Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia Following Four Plasmapheresis Treatments
Authors: Chalifoux Nolan V. , Montague Brett , Rheingold Curtis , Clarkin-Breslin Rachel , Reineke Erica L.
Published: September 2024

An 8 mo old spayed female mixed-breed dog was presented for pale mucous membranes. The dog was diagnosed with intravascular immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and was started on medical management including corticosteroids, thromboprophylaxis, a packed red blood cell transfusion, and IV immunoglobulin. The dog developed severe hyperbilirubinemia (total bilirubin 48.1 mg/dL) and was referred for centrifugal plasmapheresis. Before treatment, the dog was stuporous to comatose, had intermittent opisthotonos, forelimb extension, and an absent menace consistent with acute bilirubin encephalopathy (ABE). The dog underwent a previously reported protocol of three therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) treatments 24 hr apart. Moderate improvement was noted in her neurological status, although autoagglutination and hemolysis persisted, and the protocol was deemed inadequate. A fourth TPE treatment was performed on day 6. The following morning, the dog was autoagglutination negative. Her neurological status gradually improved, and she was discharged from the hospital on day 12. The dog remains neurologically normal and continues to do well at home on monotherapy with mycophenolate. Continued plasmapheresis treatments should be offered as a treatment option for severe cases of IMHA in the face of persistent disease, because TPE is able to provide ongoing support and stabilization, particularly in the face of ABE.
Investment behavior of cryptocurrency investors in Metro Manila
Authors:   College of Business Administration Graduate School, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, San Miguel Eleazar
Published: September 2024

This study examines the behavioral differences among cryptocurrency investors in Metro Manila. It used a descriptive approach to assess the respondents’ behavior in light of the researcher’s questionnaire. Findings revealed that the respondents agreed on experience, vicarious learning, social persuasion, and physiological feedback which indicated that the sub-variables of self-efficacy affect the behavior of the respondents. The Kruskall-Wallis H Test, when applied to the data, revealed that there are significant differences between the respondents’ profile in terms of age, highest educational level attained, net monthly income, employment status, source of income, number of financial management-related seminars attended, video conferences attended, or vlogs watched, and years invested in cryptocurrency, but not in terms of civil status and sex. Everyone who plans to start investing in cryptocurrencies and other risky securities should receive more education on financial management in general and cryptocurrency in particular. Conducting an in-depth study on the background and performance of cryptocurrencies will help to provide unbiased choices rather than relying solely on what’s popular in social media. It is important to conduct further research into other sociodemographic traits and cryptocurrency properties that can influence the engagement of an individual in the cryptocurrency market.
Growth performance of Kawayang Kiling (Bambusa vulgaris Schrader ex Wendland) as influenced by different levels of Alpha Napthalene Acetic Acid
Authors:   College of Agriculture and Forestry, West Visayas State University, Tambong Jenard
Published: September 2024

This study investigated the influence of different alpha-naphthalene acetic acid (ANAA) levels on the growth performance of Kawayang kiling during bamboo propagation. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments and three replications was employed. The treatments comprised varying ANAA concentrations: T0-0 ppm, T1-2 ppm, T2-4 ppm, and T3-6 ppm. The study found no significant effect of ANAA application on the growth performance of Kawayang kiling cuttings, measured by the number of shoots developed, shoot height, number of leaves, number of roots, and root length. However, for branch cuttings, supplementing with 2 ppm ANAA resulted in improved growth and survival. This indicates that ANAA is effective in encouraging root formation and overall plant health, making it a valuable tool in horticulture and plant propagation. By using ANAA, growers may see better results in the propagation process, leading to stronger, more resilient plants. Further research could explore optimizing ANAA concentrations and application methods to maximize its benefits, potentially enhancing bamboo propagation techniques and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Long-term dynamics of mammal communities in the Homilshanski Lisy National Nature Park (2015-2022)
Authors:   Homilshanski Lisy National Nature Park (Zmiiv, Ukraine), Timoshenkov Volodymyr
Published: September 2024

The article analyses survey data of small mammals collected by the method of live trapping on two trap lines, the dynamics of beaver numbers in one of the colonies, and random encounters of roadkill mammals in the Homilshanski Lisy National Nature Park and nearby areas. The data were collected in 2015–2022 during field research. Small mammals were studied on the second, pine barren terrace of the Siverskyi Donets River. Two trap lines (trapping trenches with five traps in each, made of two-litre PET bottles) were laid in the pine forest. The first was in an undamaged area of the forest, and the second was in an area damaged by a grassland fire in 2005 and currently undergoing natural forest ecosystem restoration. A total of six species of small mammals were recorded during the survey period, including Sylvaemus uralensis, Myodes glareolus, Sylvaemus tauricus, Mus musculus, Sorex araneus, Crocidura suaveolens, as well as an unidentified Sylvaemus sp. The research has shown that, during the years of peak numbers, not only the abundance of individual species increases, but also the number of recorded species. The beaver colony, where the surveys were conducted, is located in a floodplain on the left bank of the Siverskyi Donets River in a system of three small lakes interconnected by channels. There are also seasonal peaks in the numbers of roadkill species. In total, 17 species have been recorded dead on the roads, which is almost a third of all mammalian species of the Homilshanski Lisy National Nature Park (as of 2020, 60 species have been registered in the Park). It was found that there is a positive correlation between population increase in different groups of mammals and the frequency of deaths of different groups of mammals and the number of species killed on roads. We identified the places where certain anthropogenic factors (poaching, road repairs) are superimposed on natural phenomena and how this affects the state of fauna protection in the National Nature Park. In general, the population dynamics of mammals over the years correlates with the dynamics of encounters of roadkill birds, reptiles, and amphibians, which we also studied during this period. We have proposed a number of recommendations for developing a strategy for the protection of various species in the National Nature Park and its protected area: measures to reduce the risk of animal death on highways.
Menopozal Semptomlarla Baş Etmede Kullanılan Besin ve Besin Takviyesi Yönelimleri: Kalitatif Bir Çalışma
Authors: Çelikel Fatma Eda , Dinç Kaya Hüsniye
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı menopozal semptomlarla baş etmede kullanılan besin ve besin takviyesi yönelimlerini derinlemesine araştırmaktır. Yöntem: Niteliksel tipteki çalışma menopoz döneminde, herhangi bir psikiyatrik problemi olmayan, sözel iletişimde kısıtlama ve engeli bulunmayan klinik olarak sağlıklı görünüme sahip gönüllü 26 kadın üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu ve yarı-yapılandırılmış mülakat formu kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, nitel verilerin çözümlenmesinde kullanılan Nvivo 12 programı aracılığıyla çözümlenmiştir. Çalışma Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) kontrol listesine göre raporlanmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların menopoz döneminde yaşanılan sıkıntılarla baş etme yöntemlerine bakıldığında, birçoğunun bir sağlık kuruluşuna başvurarak tıbbi destek aldıkları görülmüştür. Katılımcıların çoğunluğu, menopoz döneminde beslenme ile ilgili bilgisi olmadığını ve bu dönemde herhangi bir besin takviyesi/vitamin vs. kullanmadığını belirtirken, bazı katılımcıların ise bu dönemde proteinden zengin besinler tüketmeye özen gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak kadınların menopoza ait semptomların olumsuz etkilerinin azaltılmasına yönelik olarak vitamin (C, D, B12), mineral takviyesi (Ca, Mg), bitki çayları (adaçayı, melisa, ıhlamur, papatya, rezene, yasemin ve yeşil çay), süt, yoğurt, kayısı, keten tohumu, ısırgan otu, karadut, ananas ve yağlı tohum (badem ve fındık) tüketimine yöneldiği tespit edilmiştir. Menopoz dönemindeki kadınların kullandıkları bazı besin ve besin takviyelerinin etkilerinin tam olarak aydınlatılabilmesi için daha fazla sayıda ve kapsamlı araştırmalara ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
Social Maturity Among Higher Secondary Students In Relation To Their Academic Achievement
Authors: Umamaheswari S. , Karthikeyan Dr.P.
Published: September 2024

Education is a way of increasing attractive behavior, skills and attitudes, which make help, build the personality character, and the performance of the adolescent to attain aims and goals of national life. Social Maturity is the process of developing appropriate attitudes for personal, relational, and social adequacies of a different, which are important for functioning effectively in the Society. Achievement refers to a degree or level of success that ability attained in some specific area concerning academic work. Higher the achievement more is the openings for the students and they can go for better lines and better jobs in all fields thereby bringing achievement in one’s life. This study involves to Normative Survey Method. In this study 950 higher secondary school students from Government, Government Aided, and Private schools in Dharmapuri district were selected through random sampling technique was adopted for the study. The Social Maturity scale was constructed and validated by the Investigator and the Research Guide (2019) containing fifty items. Its reliability value was 0.86. The Academic Achievement in Chemistry Prepared by Researcher and the Research Guide (2019) containing forty-five items. Its reliability value was 0.89. The data collected were subjected to statistical technique like percentage analysis, correlation and regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that the social maturity and academic achievement of higher secondary students was moderate. The results also revealed that the there is significant positive correlation between social maturity and academic achievement of higher secondary students.
Active treatment of water with high turbidity generated by mining activities
Authors: Pereira Carlos Alberto , Viana Fabiolla Gomes Viana , Nogueira Francielle Câmara Nogueira
Published: September 2024

This study aims to propose the optimization of the process of removing turbidity from water from surface runoff from iron ore mining areas. To this end, an effluent with high turbidity, generated by ultrafine denim particles, was produced in the laboratory. In this study, the dosage of polyaluminum chloride, the influence of pH, as well as the impact of hydraulic parameters on the water clarification process were optimized. To this end, batches of tests were carried out in a jarteste, in order to optimize all phases of the process, namely: coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation. It was found that for the proposed effluent the best dosage to be adopted is 50mg/L at a pH of 8.62. After optimizing the hydraulic parameters, a satisfactory result was obtained in terms of compliance with environmental legislation established by CONAMA. Turbidity removal greater than 99% was achieved at the end of the tests, with remaining turbidity values below 40UNT in accordance with current environmental guidelines.
How Republics Die: Plutarch and the Intra-elite Rivalries that Destroyed the Roman Commonwealth
Authors: Edelstein Dan
Published: September 2024

Plutarch's Roman Lives present an unusual, if historically compelling, account of why the Roman Republic collapsed. Drawing on Polybius' political theory (sketched out in Histories 6.57), Plutarch suggests that after the fall of Carthage, traditional competition among
elites began to spiral out of control. Not only did competition lead to increasingly violent clashes over scarce honours, it exacerbated the tensions between social classes, which the elites played off each other for personal gain. As the stakes of these rivalries increased, so too did the
temptation to ignore or undo customary norms, especially for limits on executive offices. Intra-elite rivalry was doubly destructive: it led to the dismantling of the constitution and unleashed civil violence, and ultimately revolution. The political lesson that Plutarch provides is that elite
rivalry must be skilfully managed in order to avoid winner-takes-all and oneupmanship.
Republicanism Adapted to France: François Robert and Democratic Republicanism in the French Revolution
Authors: von Eggers Nicolai
Published: September 2024

After the French Revolution broke out, republican ideas increasingly came to define the political ideas of the revolutionaries. This article provides a con- textualized analysis of François Robert's Republicanism adapted to France (1790), which is potentially the first
systematic attempt at adapting republicanism to revolu- tionary France. The article shows how Robert was part of a network of radical revo- lutionaries including Desmoulins, Lavicomterie and de Kéralio, who all thought about how to adapt the republican project to revolutionary France.
It discusses Robert's ideas for a 'democratic' form of republicanism that emphasized local assemblies, imperative mandates and popular control of government. In doing so, the article analy- ses how Robert responded to arguments provided by Montesquieu and Rousseau against introducing republicanism
in France, but also how his democratic republican project differed from more moderate forms of revolutionary republicanism such as that of Brissot and Condorcet who emphasized representation and professional rule.
Monitoramento da geração de sedimentos por evento de chuva na Ilha da Trindade, Brasil
Authors: Santos Fernanda Avelar , Talamini Adriana Ahrendt , Zuquette Lázaro Valentin , Pezzi Renata Marianne Santos , Angulo Rodolfo José , De Souza Maria Cristina
Published: September 2024

Este estudo detalha eventos de chuva extrema e sua relação com o escoamento superficial e o transporte de sedimentos na Ilha da Trindade, situada no Atlântico Sul a 1.140 km do continente sul-americano. A ilha possui ocupação remota e infraestrutura insuficiente para o enfrentamento de desastres. Com o objetivo de caracterizar preliminarmente a evolução dos processos de erosão hídrica, o estudo foi conduzido numa encosta de 1,7 km², adjacente às construções da ilha, entre os dias 27 de abril e 16 de junho de 2019. A abordagem integrada incluiu a instalação de um pluviógrafo digital, a construção de uma parcela experimental de 3 m² para coleta de sedimentos transportados pelo escoamento superficial, a realização de análises geotécnicas e químicas de materiais inconsolidados, levantamentos geoespaciais com drone e a caracterização do substrato rochoso. Foram registrados 14 dias com chuvas, com acumulado total de 920 mm, intensidades máxima de 13,3 mm/s e mínima de 1,3 mm/min, com duração total de 410 minutos e 3055 g de sedimentos transportados. Nos dias de chuva extrema, conforme a classificação de chuvas do INMET, que apresentaram os maiores índices de precipitação, duração e intensidade, foi registrado o transporte de 2647 g de sedimentos, com taxas de e 4,0, 1,7 e 1,9 g/m2/min. A erosão diferencial é mais intensa no substrato rochoso da Formação Morro Vermelho, principalmente nas camadas de tufo-brecha. Os materiais inconsolidados, provenientes principalmente desta unidade, foram classificados segundo a norma ABNT correlata como arenosos-siltosos, com pedregulhos, com altos teores de umidade, baixos limites de liquidez, não plásticos e pouca evolução pedogenética. Estas características geológicas somadas aos aspectos climáticos conferem a área alta suscetibilidade à erosão hídrica. Ressalta-se a necessidade de realizar ações por parte das autoridades para mitigar a erosão hídrica, com foco nas feições erosivas da Formação Morro Vermelho, a fim de proteger as áreas habitadas dos riscos relacionados a estes processos naturais.