bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Monitorización de las comunidades de anfibios mediante metabarcoding de ADN ambiental
Authors: Caro Amaia , Ugarte-Zabaleta Ibai , Vázquez-Sanz Julen , Albaina Aitor , Madeira María José , Gómez-Moliner Benjamín Juan
Published: April 2023

Las metodologías de ADN ambiental o eDNA permiten la detección del ADN presente en el ambiente y posibilitan la identificación y clasificación de las especies presentes en el medio sin necesidad de avistarlas ni capturarlas. De esta forma, permiten trabajar con especies poco abundantes, esquivas y/o en peligro de extinción de una manera eficaz, segura y no invasiva. Por ello, se muestran como una opción muy prometedora para el estudio y monitoreo de las comunidades de anfibios, ya que la probabilidad de detección de algunas especies mediante métodos tradicionales de muestreo puede ser baja y varía dependiendo de las condiciones ambientales. Sin embargo, la técnica aún plantea varios retos, siendo esencial optimizar los procedimientos y ajustarlos a cada tipo de estudio y objetivos perseguidos. Aquí, se presentan los resultados preliminares de la puesta a punto de una metodología metabarcoding basada en el análisis de eDNA para monitorizar las comunidades de anfibios en la Comunidad Autónoma del País Vasco (CAPV). El protocolo de muestreo diseñado y la metodología metabarcoding propuesta, basada en una región del gen 12S mitocondrial, se ha empleado en 60 masas de agua de Álava y dos de Navarra. El locus seleccionado ha mostrado ser adecuado para distinguir las especies de anfibios presentes en el área de estudio. Además, se han obtenido resultados para 38 humedales, mostrando que la metodología tiene potencial para la detección de anfibios y permitiendo identificar los procedimientos a mejorar para optimizar la metodología. Se demuestra, por tanto, que los estudios de eDNA son una metodología prometedora para la monitorización de las comunidades de anfibios.
A History of Choganjeong Pavilion(草澗亭) in Yecheon(醴泉) Administered by Kwon Munhae(權文海)
Authors:   The Association of DaeDong-Hanmun, Kim Se Ho
Published: April 2023

The Choganjeong Pavilion(草澗亭) located in Jukrim-ri, Yongmun-myeon, Yecheon-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a pavilion administered by Kwon Munhae(權文海), a famous scholar in the mid-Joseon Dynasty. This pavilion possessing beautiful scenery is currently designated and managed as Scenic Sites of State-designated Cultural Property and Tangible Cultural Property of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Due to its reputation, it has been addressed in many previous studies, but inaccurate information is still found in literature and, in addition to the outcome of previous studies, new data with research value have been discovered.
Choganjeong Pavilion, initially administered by Kwon Munhae, was burnt down during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 and was rebuilt by his son Kwon Byeol(權鼈). Choganjeong Pavilion restored by Kwon Byeol was destroyed again by fire and was rebuilt by Kwon Bong-eui(權鳳儀) in the 18th century. Park Son-gyeong(朴孫慶), who was asked to write a writing to remember the history of this pavilion by Kwon Eungtak(權應鐸), the grandson of Kwon Bong-eui, wrote ｢Choganjeongsajungsuki｣(草澗精舍重修記). In the 19th century, Kwon Hyeonsang(權顯相) completed Kwon Munhae's 『Daedongwunbugun-ok』(大東韻府群玉) and expanded the scale by administering Baekseung-gak House(百承閣). Later, Kwon Juhwan(權胄煥) succeeded the family line and repaired the buildings including the house of monks, and the pavilion became the most valuable cultural space in Yecheon in modern times.
The status of Kwon Munhae played an important role in the Choganjeong Pavilion's current reputation. The Yecheon Kwon family of writers preserved the history of The Choganjeong Pavilion to honor the reputation of their ancestors. In addition, many of the poems that recited the Choganjeong Pavilion focused on its beautiful scenery. This proves that Choganjeong Pavilion has a unique and outstanding view and is worthy of being evaluated as a scenic spot. However, these results are only a general historical flow through the identification of the period of poetry and prose, and it is hoped that these results serve as a basis for revealing the status and value of the Choganjeong Pavilion in the future.
Uncovering the Hidden Bias: A Study on Ageism in Hollywood's Portrayal of Ageing Femininities in Romantic Comedies (2000-2021)
Authors: De Sutter Femke , Van Bauwel Sofie
Published: April 2023

Recently, the media has been highlighting the increasing presence of older women on screen. However, it is important to examine whether this is the case and how exactly older women are being portrayed. This research examined the representations of older women in Hollywood romantic comedies released from 2000 to 2021. To assess diversity and stereotypes, forty-four popular films were analysed. Here we identified, in twenty of the forty-four films, one or more characters aged 60 and over. Results indicate that, while the number of older female characters was high compared to other studies, their diversity was rather limited. Most characters were in their early sixties, white, middle-class, able-bodied, and heterosexual. Characters from ethnic minorities, sexual minorities and with disabilities were almost absent. Stereotypes, such as the Golden Ager and the Shrew, were frequently used. This confirms the dominant discourse on older women, which leads to negative attitudes towards ageing. 
The impact of hexagon drill on the agility of junior men’s tennis players
Authors: Pratama Rivan Saghita , Santosa Teguh , Lengkana Anggi Setia , Imron Fatkhul , Mahardika Wisnu , Hidayah Taufiq
Published: April 2023

The modern tennis games is characterized by an emphasis on quickness and strength. Rapid and multidirectional changes in the ball’s speed necessitate a high level of agility. This study aimed to determine the impact of hexagon drill training on the agility of male junior tennis players. This research is a quantitative type with experimental methods. The research design uses a one group pre-test and post-test design. The population in this study were junior male tennis players in Jawa Tengah with the sampling technique using purposive sampling. The characteristics of the sample determined by the researcher were male, athletes under 18 years of age, and practicing in the Jawa Tengah area. The number of samples used in the study was 40 people. Data analysis used the t-test by first carrying out the normality test and homogeneity test. The results of the data normality test in this study were 0.06 0.05 (0.06 greater than 0.05), which means that the data is normally distributed in the population frequency. The results of the homogeneity test in this study were 0.15 0.05 (0.15 greater than 0.05), which means the data is homogeneous. After the data is normally distributed and homogeneous, the researcher continues data processing, namely the t-test. The results of the t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 so it was less than 0.05 or 0.000 0.05 so there was a significant effect. The conclusion is that the hexagon drill exercise has an effect on increasing agility in junior men's tennis players in Central Java. Suggestions from researchers are that coaches can apply hexagon drill exercises to train junior tennis players under the age of 18 years.
Periodization method of physical exercise for obese people
Authors: Chikih Chikih , Anggunadi Angelica
Published: April 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, stated that obesity prevalence increased by 52%. In Indonesia, the prevalence of obesity is 21.8%. Obesity triggers an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines, which induces chronic inflammation both locally and systemically, which can cause health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, metabolite syndrome, and an increased risk of infection. One of the components of obesity management is increasing physical activity. One of the domains of physical activity is exercise. Exercise with the appropriate frequency, duration, intensity, type, and periodization can influence cytokine modulation so that it can reduce systemic inflammation and increase physical fitness. This evidence-based case report (EBCR) aims to determine the type of exercise periodization in obesity management and its effect on health-related fitness. The process of searching for literature on EBCR uses the PRISMA method on 3 databases, namely: PubMed, EBSCOhost, and ProQuest. From the search results, it was found that the combination of endurance and strength training exercises with linear periodization 3 times a week, was found to be better in improving fitness in obese people. Linear periodization increases cardiopulmonary fitness with a relative mean difference of 17.8(0.3 to 35.3) %, maximal strength with 1 RM bench press and 1 RM leg press test also increased, and also reduce body fat percentage about 2.1(-4.8 to 0.5) %. Thus, the combination of strength and cardiorespiratory exercise with linear periodization gives a positive response to the components of health-related fitness in obese people.
E-SAĞLIK OKURYAZARLIĞI İLE HASTANE TERCİHİNDE SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANIMININ İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: ÇAVMAK Şeyda
Published: April 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışma katılımcıların, e-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyi ile hastane tercihinde sosyal medya kullanım algısı arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışmanın evrenini Mersin ve Adana ilinde ikamet eden ve sosyal medya kullanıcısı olan 18 yaş ve üzeri bireyler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada örnekleme yöntemi olarak kararsal (kasti) ve kartopu yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri yapılarak raporlanmıştır.
Bulgular: E-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyi ile hastane tercihinde sosyal medya kullanımı arasındaarasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönlü bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir (p<0.001). E-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyinin, hastane tercihinde sosyal medya kullanımı düzeyindeki varyansın %18’ini (R2) açıkladığı görülmüştür.
Sonuç: Sosyal medya araçlarının, toplumu yönlendirme özelliği ve sağlıkla ilgili hususlarda duyarlılığını arttırma potansiyeli bulunmaktadır. Çalışma sonucunda bu potansiyelin doğru kullanılabilmesi için e-sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyinin arttırılması gerektiği ortaya konulmuştur.
AVALIAÇÃO DE VAPORES E COMPOSTOS ORGÂNICOS VOLÁTEIS LIBERADOS DURANTE A TORRA INDUSTRIAL DO CAFÉ
Authors: Netto Saad Barbar , Pires Pedro Henrique Ferreira , Innocentini Murilo Daniel de Mello , Paschoalato Cristina Filomena Pereira Rosa , Contini Silvia Helena Taleb , Lima Júlio Henrique de
Published: April 2023

Para prover o consumo de café, a torrefação é realizada industrialmente em grandes escalas. A duração e o grau de torra determinam não só o perfil de temperatura do café mas também o teor de extração. Diversos fatores estão relacionados para a formação dos vapores e compostos orgânicos voláteis durante a torra. Atualmente, no decorrer da torrefação, os vapores e compostos orgânicos voláteis são emitidos para a atmosfera. Dentro deste contexto, o presente trabalho se propôs em avaliar um procedimento que permita a recuperação em escala industrial dos compostos liberados. Para executar o presente trabalho, uma parceria foi realizada com uma empresa de produção de café onde foi baseado o dimensionamento do sistema para efetuar a coleta dos compostos. Foram efetuadas uma torra para o café do tipo arábica com 10 kg de café verde e outra para o café do tipo conilon com 5 kg de café verde. Para o tipo arábica, o tempo de coleta foi de 10 minutos, onde obteve-se um volume de 119.5 mL. Para o tipo conilon o tempo de torra foi de 10.5 minutos com um volume obtido de 47.5 mL. Os resultados obtidos de concentração de carbono orgânico total foram entre 2753 mg/L a 12030 mg/L para o tipo arábica e entre 2937 mg/L a 8651 mg/L para o tipo conilon. O pH em ambas amostras apresentou-se ácido com valores entre 2.99 a 3.24 para o tipo arábica e entre 2.44 a 3.73 para o tipo conilon.
Indoor Navigation System for Museum
Authors: Totre Jayshri
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Although various solutions have been suggested for indoor navigation systems, most methods require the support of external physical hardware infrastructure. Due to the increase in complexity and cost of the set-up of supporting hardware requirements, scalability will always be an issue with such systems. In this paper, we present the design of a smartphone-based indoor navigation system. The proposed method uses on-device sensors for Computer Vision and is supported by a web-based architecture, for easily creating indoor maps and providing an indoor location’s information for navigation and localization.
Cinephiles Integration System using ML
Authors: Singh Balraj , Shaikh Aadil , Jadhav Priyanka , Chaturvedi Rajneesh , Sanghvi Prof. Ankit
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Our project aims to create a movie recommendation and community platform where users can discover and share their favorite movies with others. The platform will utilize a recommendation system to suggest personalized movie recommendations based on the user's preferences and viewing history. Users will also be able to rate and review movies, create watchlists, and follow other users with similar movie tastes. The community aspect of the platform will allow users to engage with others through forums, discussions, and private messaging. This will create a space for movie enthusiasts to connect and share their thoughts on the latest releases, hidden gems, and all-time favorites. To develop the recommendation system, we will use collaborative filtering and content-based filtering techniques. The platform will also utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze user behavior and provide more accurate recommendations over time. Overall, our movie recommendation and community platform will provide a comprehensive and interactive movie-watching experience for users while promoting a sense of community among movie enthusiasts.
Effect of Male Mating Time on Landrace Pig Reproduction
Authors: Nahak Stefanus , I Dewa Nyoman Sudita
Published: April 2023

Pig livestock is one of the livestock developed in Indonesia because it can adapt to environmental conditions, has good production and reproduction properties including fast growth so that the body matures and quickly, the number of liters of labor size is large, birth weight and weaning weight are high, meat production is high and can also meet human needs. To meet human needs for protein and the economy, it is necessary to increase the production and productivity of pig livestock by paying attention to reproductive aspects, and nutrition. This study aims to determine the influence of the time interval of male mating in nature which affects the conception rate, liter size, and mortality. This research was carried out in Catur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency from April to August 2022. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method by mating males at time intervals and observing the results directly. The number of livestock used in this study was 6 landrace sows consisting of 1 sow mated with males at intervals of once a week, 2 heads mated at intervals twice a week, and 3 heads mated at intervals of three times a week. The variables observed in this study were conception rate, liter size, and mortality. The results showed that the interval of mating time influenced the conception rate value and the number of liters of size. The best interval from the results of this study is one mating in a week, namely a conception rate of 100%, the number of liters size 9 heads. And the time interval of mating has no effect on the mortality of the child at birth.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BACKYARD CHICKEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN CAMPECHE STATE, MEXICO
Authors: Mata-Estrada Analy , González-Cerón Fernando , Pro-Martínez Arturo , Torres-Hernández Glafiro , Bautista-Ortega Jaime , Vargas-Galicia Artemio Jovanny , Becerril-Pérez Carlos Miguel , Sosa-Montes Eliseo
Published: April 2023

A study was conducted to characterize the backyard chicken production system in Campeche State, Mexico, as the basis of a program for utilizing local poultry genetic resources. A total of 260 surveys were administered in person. The housewives undertake backyard production activities. Farmers have, on average, 0.20 Â± 0.1 hectares for raising local chickens (LC). Flock size was 24.4 Â± 1.3 birds per household. The number of egg/hen/year was 45.8 Â± 1.6. Confined and semi-confined production systems are used. Farmers fed chickens with corn, whereas chicks were fed with commercial feed. During the rainy season, flu and diarrheal diseases are more frequently observed. Body size is the main trait for acquiring/selecting breeders within/outside the flock. Selection of eggs for incubation is based on size and freshness. Families consume LC meat 3.5 Â± 0.2 times a month and 17.0 Â± 1.0 eggs a week. Farmers sell 1.6 Â± 0.2 birds per month and 7.6 Â± 0.7 eggs per week to get $8.99 Â± 0.93 and $3.82 Â± 0.33 USD, respectively. Feed shortages, diseases, predators, and lack of technical assistance services were the major constraints for LC backyard production. In conclusion, backyard chicken production based on LC provides a readily available source of animal protein and cash income for households in Campeche State, Mexico.
Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants
Authors:   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan, Irfan Ullah Muhammad , Arshad Muhammad ,   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan, Ahmed Waqas ,   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan, Altaf Nimra ,   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan, Arroj Aqsa ,   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan, Afzal Muhammad ,   Department of Entomology, University of Sargodha, 40100, Sargodha, Pakistan & Baba guru Nanak University, Nankana sahib, Pakistan
Published: April 2023

Ullah, M.I., M. Arshad, W. Ahmed, N. Altaf, A. Arroj and M. Afzal. 2023. Relative Feeding Potential and Biology of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Fed on Different Host Plants. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 1-7. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.001007 Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a polyphagous insect pest causing major losses of corn crop in Pakistan. Biology and feeding potential of S. frugiperda was evaluated on three economically important crops including maize, Zea maize L. (Poaceae); sorghum, Sorghum bicolor L. (Poaceae); and cabbage, Brassica oleracea L. (Cruciferae) under laboratory conditions. The findings of this study showed that relative consumption rate (RCR) of S. frugiperda was 3.61 mg/mg/day, relative growth rate (RGR) was 0.78 mg/mg/day, the efficiency of conversion of ingested food (ECI) was 31.6%, and approximate digestibility (AD) was 56.46% feeding on maize leaves and was higher compared to other host plants. However, RCR (0.687 mg/mg/day), RGR (0.29 mg/mg/day), ECI (17.5%) and AD (33.96%) values were lower when larvae fed on cabbage leaves. Similarly, large larval instars completed their development faster when they fed on maize leaves. The larval mortality rate was also lower (13.3%) when they fed on maize leaves as compared to sorghum (20.0%) and cabbage (36.7%). Overall, it is concluded that the maize crop was the most suitable host plant for S. frugiperda as the growth and development of the insect was higher compared to other host plants in this study. But in the absence of a favored host i.e. maize, it can feed and develop on other hosts such as sorghum and cabbage. Information on the biology and feeding indices of pests could be very useful in developing integrated pest management tactics and improving crop production. Keywords: Spodoptera frugiperda, biology, nutritional indices, insect-plant interaction
Control of Spodoptera exigua Which Attacks Pepper Crop in Armenia Using Different Chemical Insecticides
Authors:   Food Safety Scientific Center for Risk Assessment and Analysis, . Terlemezyan H.L ,   Yerevan, Armenia, Ghazaryan Margarita ,   Armenian National Agrarian University, Yerevan, Armenia
Published: April 2023

Terlemezyan, H.L. and M.H. Ghazaryan. 2023. Control of Spodoptera exigua Which Attacks Pepper Crop in Armenia Using Different Chemical Insecticides. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 37-39. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.037039 Spodoptera exigua (syn. Caradrina exigua Hübner) is a major pest of pepper in Armavir region, Armenia, and the damage is caused by the larval stage of the insect. During the 2020-2021 growing season, a field experiment was conducted at Khoronk, Armavir region, to control Spodoptera exigua using different chemical insecticides (Eforia, Coragen, Corragen, DecisProfi, Belt, Decis f-Lux, Movento, Ampligo 150, Vertimec, Prokleym, Spintor), in addition to the commonly used insecticide Arrivo, as a control. Results obtained showed that the insecticides Spintor, Belt, Decis f-Lux and Prokleym were the most effective against Spodoptera exigua. Keywords: Spodoptera exigua, pepper, chemical control, Armenia.
Penilaian Keberlanjutan Sosial Kemitraan Usaha Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit Rakyat dan Kaitannya terhadap Pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan: Studi Kasus di Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Prima Sani Nasution Zulfi , Mulatsih Sri , Rahma Hania
Published: April 2023

Studi kasus ini bertujuan untuk menilai tingkat keberlanjutan sosial kemitraan usaha perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat dan kaitannya terhadap pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (TPB). Studi kasus ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan social life cycle assessment (SLCA) sesuai panduan SLCA UNEP. Batasan sistem yang dipertimbangkan adalah rumah tangga pekebun anggota koperasi Z yang bermitra dengan PT X. Terdapat lima indikator keberlanjutan sosial dan enam parameter kinerja yang diteliti dan kemudian diidentifikasi relevansinya terhadap pencapaian TPB. Studi kasus ini dilakukan di PT X, yang beroperasi di Kabupaten Labuhan Batu Selatan, Sumatera Utara. Temuan studi kasus ini menjelaskan bahwa secara umum kemitraan usaha perkebunan kelapa sawit antara PT X dan koperasi Z memiliki kinerja sosial positif. Secara parsial, sejumlah indikator keberlanjutan sosial telah memenuhi standar kepatuhan, seperti “hubungan dagang yang adil”, “hubungan pemasok”, “pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar”, dan “akses jasa dan input”. Sementara kinerja sosial sedikit di bawah standar kepatuhan ditemukan pada indikator “distribusi kekayaan”. Temuan studi kasus ini juga dapat menjelaskan bahwa tata kelola kemitraan usaha perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat yang baik dapat berkontribusi pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (TPB), meliputi TPB 1, 2, 6, 8 dan 12.
A Study on the Subscriber Characteristics of Real Estate Title Insurance
Authors:   Residential Environment Institute Of Korea, Cho Eun sook , Jung Kwae ho
Published: April 2023

Real estate title insurance is an insurance that covers unexpected defects in the real estate and transaction process during real estate transactions. Although it is a generalized insurance in developed countries such as the United States, Korea was somewhat skeptical about whether to implement it at the beginning of its implementation.
Real estate title insurance plays a role of acknowledging that the contents of the registration of the ownership of real estate and mortgages are the same in the case of real estate transactions. Korea's real estate registration system only recognizes the presumptive power of the registered facts, but does not recognize the public confidence at all. Therefore, the usefulness of real estate title insurance can be highly evaluated as a system that can partially compensate for the shortcomings of the real estate registration system.
In order to confirm this, in this study, the characteristics of domestic real estate title insurance subscribers were examined by targeting the responses of 367 ordinary people who had purchased real estate title insurance. The questionnaire was divided into four parts, including the experience of using real estate rights insurance.
“Inconfidência queijeira”: evoluções institucionais e práticas multiespécie na construção de um mercado de excelência para os queijos artesanais de Minas Gerais
Authors: Dupin Leonardo Vilaça
Published: April 2023

Este artigo é resultado de um trabalho etnográfico que analisa a construção de um mercado de excelência para os queijos artesanais fabricados em Minas Gerais. Seu objetivo é demonstrar como essa construção, que tem sido chamada de “Revolução Franco-Brasileira” ou “Inconfidência Queijeira”, não é apenas o efeito de iniciativas individuais ou discursos inventivos sobre a imagem do alimento, mas primordialmente uma consequência de evoluções estruturais e institucionais. Com demostrou o trabalho de campo, que acompanhou a trajetória do queijo minas artesanal, desde a fabricação e o consumo ligado a famílias situadas em regiões produtoras de Minas Gerais até o seu trânsito em mercados de excelência, nessas evoluções estão envolvidos atores de mundos sociotécnicos distintos (sanitários, gastronômicos, comerciais etc.), além de atores não humanos (bactérias, fungos e ácaros, entre outros). O elemento essencial na institucionalização desse mercado é a maturação dos queijos, uma prática multiespécie que tem produzido um poder político eficaz ao transformar um alimento popular, envolto em controvérsias sanitárias, num objeto moral consumido por elites. Trata-se de um meio de construção de distinções que vem redesenhando a cartografia de produção, a comercialização e o consumo de uma parcela do alimento fabricado no estado.
Alimentação e relações intergeracionais em Cabo Verde: uma análise de práticas alimentares em um bairro periférico
Authors: Justino André Omisilê
Published: April 2023

Este artigo é uma reflexão sobre a alimentação enquanto fenômeno social em Cabo Verde, arquipélago do oeste africano. Os dados analisados foram construídos a partir de uma etnografia e suas diversas ferramentas, dentre as quais ressalto a convivência prolongada com os sujeitos de pesquisa e a minha inserção no contexto social pesquisado. O objetivo é mostrar como o alimento é fundamental para a construção de redes de solidariedade e reciprocidade em um contexto de pobreza: a Zona, bairro onde a pesquisa foi realizada entre fevereiro e agosto de 2019 e fevereiro e março de 2020. Analiso as relações entre adultas e crianças para explorar também algumas classificações alimentares e as variações propostas pelas gerações etárias. Dedico uma parcela da análise a pensar o corpo e sua relação com as práticas de cuidado e com a alimentação, conforme concebidos na Zona. Concluo que pensar a alimentação olhando a partir da ótica das crianças e das relações que elas desenvolvem no cotidiano fornece novas possibilidades de se pensar esse fenômeno social.
Investigating the Effects of Probiotics on Oestrogen-related Pathologies: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Authors: F Andrews. R. A. , A Lacey. , H. Roach. , R. Tomlinson. , J. Kidd. E. , K. Bache.
Published: April 2023

Background: Probiotics may enhance the effects of exogenous
oestrogens such as hormone replacement therapy and isoflavones, and may
lead to improvements in menopausal symptoms, and cardiovascular, bone
and vaginal health. Objectives: To examine the effects of
probiotics on oestrogen-related pathologies and explore whether
probiotics influence the effects of exogenous oestrogenic substances.
Search strategy: Searches of EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library,
Scopus, and Web of Science were performed. Selection criteria:
Studies reported on the effects of probiotics, or probiotics plus
oestrogenic substances such as estriol or isoflavones, among
perimenopausal or recently postmenopausal women. Data collection
& analysis: All findings were narratively synthesised; 7 studies were
examined via meta-analysis which examined the effects of probiotics
versus placebo. Main results: Thirty-nine studies contributed
data from 3,187 women. Probiotics were associated with improvements in
menopausal symptoms, urogenital conditions, bone health, and
enhancements in the efficacy and safety of estriol and isoflavones. Meta
analysis demonstrated large effects of probiotics on menopausal symptoms
(total score): [standardised mean difference (SMD)= -0.82, (95% CI
-0.52 to -1.09)], vasomotor symptoms: [SMD= -0.96, (95% CI -1.25 to
-0.68)], psychological symptoms: [SMD=-0.51, (95% CI -0.95 to
-0.08)], vaginal dryness: [SMD=-0.95 (95% CI -1.40 to -0.49)],
and vaginal microbiome health (Nugent score): [SMD=-0.91 (95% CI
-1.32 to -0.49)]. Meta analysis results were nonsignificant in
relation to somatic and sexual symptoms. Conclusions: Findings
suggest that probiotics may improve conditions related to low oestrogen
levels. Moreover, probiotics may enhance the effects of estriol and
isoflavones. While findings are limited by the high risks of bias in the
included studies, these results are promising and require further
investigation.
Construction of Angularly Fused Tricyclic Compounds via Photo-induced Radical Cascade Cyclization
Authors: Hu Mengqin , Cao Wei , Hao Yan , Huang Ganxing , Zhou Yuqiao , Qin Song , Fu Shaomin , Liu Bo
Published: April 2023

A photo-triggered cascade cyclization of silyl enolate to prepare
angularly fused tricyclic scaffold is developed. The reaction
demonstrates good substrate scope and stereo-selectivity. The excellent
stereo- and regio-selectivity for this cascade reaction is elucidated
via conformational analysis and DFT calculation, respectively.
Biological Case Against Downlisting the Whooping Crane and for Improving Implementation under the Endangered Species Act
Authors: Caven Andrew , Thompson Hillary , Baasch David , Hartup Barry , Hegg Amanda , Schmidt Stephanie , Louque Irvin , Allen Craig , Crouch Carter , Davis Craig , Jorgensen Joel , Austin Jane , Ostrom Bethany , Beilfuss Richard , Archibald George , Lacy Anne E.
Published: April 2023

The Whooping Crane (Grus americana; WHCR) is a large, long-lived bird
endemic to North America. The remnant population migrates between
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, USA, and Wood Buffalo National Park,
Canada (AWBP), and has recovered from a nadir of 15-16 birds in 1941 to
~540 birds in 2022. Two ongoing reintroduction efforts
in Louisiana and the Eastern Flyway together total ~150
birds. Evidence indicates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is
strongly considering downlisting the species from an endangered to a
threatened status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We examined
the current status of the WHCR through the lens of ESA threat factors,
the USFWS’s Species Status Assessment (SSA) framework, and other avian
downlisting actions to determine if the action is biologically
warranted. Our research indicates that WHCRs are facing an
intensification of most threat drivers across populations and important
ranges. The AWBP is still relatively small compared to other crane
species and most birds of conservation concern. To date, only one avian
species has been downlisted from an endangered status with an estimated
population of <3,000 individuals. Representation in terms of
WHCRs historic genetic, geographic, and life history variation remains
limited. Also, the lack of spatial connectivity among populations,
reliance of the reintroduced populations on supplementation, and
continued habitat loss suggest that WHCR populations may not be
resilient to large stochastic disturbances. Given that reintroduced
populations are not self-sustaining, neither supplies true redundancy
for the AWBP. Proposed downlisting before recovery plan population
criteria have been met is objectively unwarranted and reflects USFWS
inconsistency across ESA actions. Only by incorporating basic
quantitative criteria and added oversight into ESA listing decisions can
we avoid an action as misguided as downlisting the Whooping Crane
without consideration of its recovery plan criteria or ostensibly its
population ecology.
CHILD LABOUR AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA: MICRO- ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Ahiakpor Ferdinand , Akrono Benedicta
Published: April 2023

The paper used field data to investigate the effect of child labour on
educational outcomes among children of ages between 5-17 years in public
basic schools in the Central Region of Ghana. The empirical result
revealed that child labour participation significantly hinder child
education outcomes. It again revealed positive relation between children
from wealthiest households of the 4th and 5th quintiles and cognitive
skills ability. Further, the empirical result also shows that children
from mothers who are employed negatively and significantly influence
child’s cognitive skills ability. Also, their father’s educational
attainment is more likely to increase the child’s cognitive skills
ability. Based on the findings, Ministry of Education and Ghana
Education Service through the Inspectorate Board should design truancy
policy that would be enforced on parents to reduce child participation
in economic activities and promote the free compulsory universal basic
education policy.
Scouts vs Usurpers: Alternative foraging strategies facilitate coexistence between Neotropical Cathartid Vultures
Authors: Beirne Christopher , Thomas Mark , Bastoe Arianna , Flatt Eleanor , Diaz Giancarlo Inga , Chulla Diego Rolim , Mullisaca Flor Perez , Quispe Rosio Vega , Quispe Caleb Quispe , Forsyth Adrian , Whitworth Andrew
Published: April 2023

1. Understanding how diverse assemblages of scavengers can coexist on
shared ecological resources is a fundamental challenge in community
ecology. However, current approaches typically focus on behaviour at
carcass provisioning sites, missing how important differences in
movement behaviour and foraging strategies can facilitate sympatric
species coexistence. Such information is particularly important for
vultures - obligate scavengers representing the most endangered avian
foraging guild. Their loss from ecosystems can trigger trophic cascades,
mesopredator release, and disease outbreaks. 2. We use a combination of
morphometric measurements and movement data from wild King (Sarcoramphus
papa) and Greater yellow-headed (Cathartes melambrotus) vultures,
coupled with carcass visitation data from animal carcass provisioning
experiments to characterise scavenger community structure and strategies
in the Peruvian Amazon. 3. King vulture body mass and tarsi length were
larger (43% and 45% respectively), and tail shorter (22%) than the
Greater-yellow headed vulture. King vultures also had substantially
larger home ranges (~500%), flew higher than Greater
yellow headed vultures (695m vs. 360 m), and despite flying similar
distances each day, were active later in the day. At carcasses,
Greater-yellow headed vultures typically arrived first, but were rapidly
outnumbered by both King and Black vultures (Coragyps atratus). 4. We
find that the movement behaviour of obligate apex scavengers in the
western Amazon is linked to their ability to coexist - the Greater
-yellow headed vultures, a smaller stature ‘scouting’ species adapted to
fly low and forage early, arrive first, but are ultimately displaced by
larger-bodied king vultures at large ephemeral carrion resources.
Expansion of future GPS tracking initiatives should facilitate the
exploration of direct facultative interactions from animal movement data
and give further insight into how diverse communities assemble and
interact.
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND RESPONSE TO NEW MEDIA MESSAGES ON COVID-19 AMONG RESIDENTS OF A RURAL COMMUNITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Santas Tsegyu , Inobemhe Kelvin , Udeh Nick-Tansi Saint
Published: April 2023

This study assesses the perception of rural folks in relation to COVID-19 media messages in a Nigerian rural community. By utilizing the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Risk Perception Theory (RPT), in-depth interviews and observation methods were used to determine rural folks’ perception of COVID-19 media messages and their influence on the attitude of the rural people towards the virus. A thematic analysis of respondents’ views revealed that most of the participants were exposed to public media enlightenment messages on COVID-19. The dominant channels of communication utilized by the rural people to receive media messages on COVID-19 were radio and television, mobile phones (text messages), Facebook, and interpersonal communication through family members. However, the new media tools stood out. Findings further show that participants were able to understand media messages designed to educate the rural folks about COVID-19. However, the study found that the rural folks’ perception of COVID-19 new media messages was negative, and this impacted negatively on their attitude to adopt the safety measures set by the government to control the spread of the disease. The study recommends public education and integration of traditional channels of communication in creating awareness of COVID-19 among rural folks in Nigeria.
A discourse appraisal of conspiracy perceptions about COVID-19 and its vaccine in Nigeria’s social media space
Authors: Chinaguh Emmanuel , Adeosun Kehinde , Adejumobi Hannah
Published: April 2023

As COVID-19 ravaged the world, its management was undercut by conspiracy perceptions that construct different versions of reality about the pandemic. This has hugely attracted scholarly attention in several fields but discourse analysis. This study was thus motivated to investigate the discursive constructions of conspiracies, the interpretive repertoires, expressed feelings, and enacted social actions. Data were sourced from posts and comments on Coronavirus and the vaccines on Twitter, Facebook, and Nairaland social media platforms, and subjected to discourse analysis. Three conspiracy perceptions were identified: COVID-19 as fraud, COVID-19 vaccine (COVAX) as a depopulation plan, and COVAX as associated with the 5G network. These were constructed in COVAX conspiracy discourse through these interpretive repertoires: reference, evaluative devices, time clauses, and intensifiers under lexicogrammar; and inclusive/exclusive distinctions, argumentation, historical allusion, rhetorical question, and narratorial trope under rhetorical strategies. These enacted the social actions of disputing, alleging, justifying, denouncing, and prognosticating, which worked up the negative emotions of dissatisfaction, apprehension, anger, insecurity, and disinclination expressed in terse textual voices that suppress the official COVAX narrative and endorse the alternative views.
Anatomical and functional study of the musculus psoas major and nervus femoralis in correlation with pelvic diameters
Authors: Vojvodic Aleksandar , Matic Aleksandar , Mihailovic Jelena , Bjelogrlic Predrag , Puskas Laslo , Stijak Lazar , Aleksic Dubravka , Filipovic Branka , Vukomanovic-Djurdjevic Biserka , Kapor Slobodan
Published: April 2023

Background/Aim. The iliopsoas muscle [musculus (m.) iliopsoas] originates from the Greek word ps?a, which means loin and represents the only muscle in the body with anatomical preconditions to simultaneously and directly contribute to the stability and movement of the trunk, pelvis, and legs. M. iliopsoas belongs to the inner thigh muscle group and forms part of the posterior abdominal wall. This muscle is the major flexor of the hip joint, and it is functionally essential for proper posture, walking, running, and other physical activities. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the anatomical parameters of the pelvis and nervus (n.) femoralis, as well as the relationship between the same pelvic parameters and m. psoas major. Methods. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, on cadaveric material of the Institute of Anatomy ?Niko Miljanic?. For measurement purposes, 14 cadavers were used, seven of which were male and seven female, aged 67?79 years. The measuring instruments used in this study were a ruler and an electronic digital caliper (measuring range 0?500 mm, resolution 0.01 mm). Statistical data processing was performed in the SPSS 11.0 program using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results. The results of this study indicate a significant statistical difference in pelvic width between male and female cadavers, which was observed in the reduction of the bituberal line in females, while the parameters of the bispinal line showed no significant difference between the two genders. The decrease of the bituberal line in females was followed by an increase in the width of the proximal origin with a statistically significant decrease in the length of the proximal origin of the m. psoas major. Furthermore, the vertical distance of n. femoralis from the exit point of the muscle to the bispinal line was significantly reduced in the male cadavers. Conclusion. Based on our results, we can assume that, in most cases, due to the smaller bituberal and bispinal line or narrower pelvis, a shorter proximal attachment of the m. psoas major will occur with greater width (L2?L5 level) in the female than in the male gender, resulting in a longer vertical distance of n. femoralis. Such results indicate a close correlation between the anatomical parameters of the m. psoas major, which may affect the distance of n. femoralis exit from the muscle.
Graph Traversal (GT) on Linear and Quadratic Graphic Processing Units with CPU
Authors: Eftekhari Fatemeh
Published: April 2023

Nowadays, Graph Traversal (GT) is a fundamental procedure for developing a measure in computing systems and algorithms. Graph traversal algorithms usually iterate input datasets of a graph to provide a logical convergence in every iteration. Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) have been utilized broadly as accelerators of GT due to their massive parallelism and accessibility of high-transfer speed memory. Furthermore, graph-based computation is pervasive and challenging for memory systems implementation in a specific time period. This paper provides quadratic and single GPUs, allowing developers to extend graph-based GPU computation effortlessly. The paper concentrates on the creditability and validation of sparse graphs in GPUs. Since the benchmark characteristic of Breadth-First Search (BFS) plays a critical role in graphs, this paper considers a primary characteristic benchmark for BFS computation usage. This paper explores the effectiveness and applicability of BFS for analyzing graph systems by utilizing the mentioned characteristics in BFS computation. This paper also utilizes the penalization of GPU BFS during the analysis and simulation results. In addition, using a comparative simulation result, this paper concludes that improved traversal rates speed up the computation and reduce memory usage for the single and quadratic GPU structures.
MEASURING VALUATION UNCERTAINTY: A PCA APPROACH
Authors: Garcia John
Published: April 2023

Determining which companies are more difficult to value is a topic of significant interest in finance. Prior studies have employed many univariate proxies for valuation uncertainty to classify firms into high- and low-valuation uncertainty groups. In this study, I employ principal component analysis (PCA), a dimensionality reduction technique, using 11 valuation uncertainty proxies to extract the valuation uncertainty latent factor contained in the first principal component, which is proposed as a new measure of a firm’s valuation uncertainty, and show that it accurately captures a firm’s valuation uncertainty. I contend that using a PCA-derived valuation uncertainty index offers two benefits. First, integrating multiple valuation uncertainty proxies into a single metric improves our ability to quantify a firm’s valuation uncertainty. Second, it can assist in identifying the proxies that are most useful in measuring a firm’s valuation uncertainty.
Nuevos viejos tiempos: aportes a la cronología de El Churcal (Valle Calchaquí central, Salta)
Authors: Sprovieri Marina , Barbich Santiago
Published: April 2023

Nuestro objetivo es evaluar la cronología del poblado conglomerado de El Churcal (valle Calchaquí, Salta), a partir de nuevos fechados radiocarbónicos realizados sobre muestras provenientes de excavaciones estratigráficas recientes. Para ello, además, se han recalibrado y contextualizado dos dataciones previas del sitio y considerado datos existentes sobre la cronología de otros asentamientos de la región y del Noroeste argentino. Sobre la base de la nueva información radiocarbónica podemos sostener que la ocupación de El Churcal alcanzó fechas más tardías que la originalmente planteada, algunas de las cuales se superponen a los límites temporales planteados actualmente para los primeros momentos de la presencia inka en el área. Esto nos sugiere la posibilidad de que El Churcal se encontrara ocupado al inicio de dicho proceso, lo que resulta significativo para reflexionar sobre el rol de los grandes poblados conglomerados en el proceso de ocupación regional más tardío y de avance inkaico.
Una aproximación a las prácticas alimenticias de las poblaciones tardías del valle de Hualfín (departamento de Belén, Catamarca)
Authors: Fuertes Juana , Wynveldt Federico , López María Laura
Published: April 2023

Se presentan los avances en el estudio de las prácticas de manejo de las comunidades vegetales desarrolladas por las poblaciones prehispánicas (siglos XIV-XVI) a partir del análisis de los carporrestos recuperados en diferentes sitios del Valle de Hualfín (Belén, Catamarca). Se realiza una síntesis de los resultados obtenidos hasta el momento de los recintos 13 del sitio La Estancia, 34 de El Molino y 35 de Cerro Colorado. Se evidencia que la diversidad de plantas utilizadas por estos grupos implicó un amplio conocimiento botánico. La posibilidad de que el manejo de plantas y las preparaciones culinarias de las sociedades estudiadas estuvieran atravesados por las nociones de comensalidad andina permite pensar que los alimentos y comidas presentes en las estructuras estudiadas participaron actuando, influyendo y provocando efectos sobre el curso de la acción de otros agentes de los entramados sociales que conformaron el paisaje en la región.
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF TEACHERS` PERCEPTION OF CREATIVITY IMPORTANCE
Authors: Gevorgyan Astghik
Published: April 2023

The purpose of the article is to study the perception of creativity of teachers and experts in the field of education and to present the importance of creativity among the professional psychological qualities of a teacher. To achieve this goal, we conducted a theoretical analysis of creativity and teachers' creativity and did a questionnaire study of experts in the field of education and teachers. Based on the research data we concluded that experts and teachers value creativity more than its components: curiosity, versatility, originality of thinking and ingenuity. This proves that there is no clear understanding of creativity among teachers and experts. They highlight creativity, however they have no perception of the exact content of it? It turned out also that the importance of creativity and its components as professional qualities for teachers rises along with teachers' work experience.
REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Abgaryan Hovhannes , Asatryan Samvel , Matevosyan Artur
Published: April 2023

One of the main requirements for the organization of the educational process is an individual approach to each student. This requirement cannot be met through traditional forms of education. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming to solve this problem. AI has been a buzzword in the tech industry for years, and its application has seen a wide range of industries embrace the technology. One of these industries is higher education. AI has been changing the way we learn, making it more efficient, personalized, and effective. This article is devoted to the possible implementations of AI technologies in the field of higher education its benefits, and the challenges it poses, research and analysis of changes in the higher education environment as a consequence of the introduction of modern digital and automated technologies in the higher education system. Perspective directions of using AI in the field of higher education are considered and analyzed.

Keywords: learning, knowledge, educational process, higher education system, teaching methods, problems of robotization of the educational process, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence.