bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Functional Properties and Nutritional Values of Colored Oyster Mushrooms Species (Pleurotus, Agaricomycetes): A Review
Authors: Medihi Nurul Izzati , Haiyee Zaibunnisa Abdul , Patmawati  , Sukor Rashidah , Raseetha Siva
Published: April 2024

Colored oyster mushrooms species of genus Pleurotus are a variety of edible mushrooms that attract a lot of interest among the consumers and scientists due to its scientific evidence that they have promising health benefits. However, information on their characteristics and properties is still scarce. Consequently, it is important to determine the potential health benefits of the mushrooms. This review paper presents an overview of functional properties and nutritional values of colored oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.). It particularly discusses the types of pigments present in Pleurotus spp., their characteristics, and potential nutritional values. Pigments such as melanin, carotenoids, and flavonoids are reported to be present in colored oyster mushrooms. Moreover, the antioxidant compounds of these mushrooms have been unveiled, demonstrating their potential to counteract oxidative stress and improve general health. In addition, the investigation into the nutritional characteristics of the mushrooms reveals encouraging aspects for their incorporation into dietary considerations. Thus, it can be concluded that colored Pleurotus species have an immense amount of potential for use as natural colorants, as well as nutritious and antioxidant-rich compounds. These mushrooms represent an important advancement in the search for functional foods due to their significant nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, and fibers.
STUDY ON ADSORPTION-DESORPTION CHARACTERISTICS AND MECHANISM OF GASEOUS WATER IN SHALE
Authors: Zhang Na , Wang Shuaidong , Wang Xinyue , Wang Hao , Huang Can , Li Zheng
Published: April 2024

Studying the behavior of gaseous water adsorption and desorption in shale has significant theoretical and practical importance for exploring the micro-scale distribution of water and gas in shale reservoirs and deepening our insight into the mechanisms behind shale gas accumulation. The samples in this paper are shale samples collected from the Ningtiaota shallow coal mine in Shenmu County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China. Based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), and dynamic vapor sorption (DVS), and gas adsorption experiments combined with gas adsorption models, the study investigates the adsorption characteristics of gas-phase water on shale. In under 20-40°C conditions, isotherms and kinetic curves of gaseous water adsorption-desorption were tested in shale samples with a particle size of 60-80 mesh. Furthermore, the hysteresis behavior of gaseous water adsorption-desorption in shale was analyzed. Three different isotherm models and four adsorption kinetic models were used to explain how gaseous water adsorbed in shale. The results indicate that the Dent and bi-Langmuir kinetic models were the most suitable models for isotherm adsorption and adsorption kinetics, respectively. This suggests that the adsorption of gaseous water in shale follows a physical adsorption process from monolayer adsorption to multilayer adsorption and then to capillary condensation. Furthermore, this process is a first-order, two-stage kinetic process controlled by internal pore diffusion. The uncompleted adsorption-desorption hysteresis behavior is chiefly attributed to the difficulty of clay-bound water and cation-bound water to release at the experimental temperature. In addition, this study analyzed thermodynamic parameters, including ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS, and found that the adsorption behavior of gaseous water in shale is a spontaneous, exothermic process with a decrease in entropy. The study's conclusions serve as a foundation for reference for realizing the distribution patterns of gas and water in the Ningtiaota shale, as well as the flow behavior of shale gas.
Tabla de contenido
Authors: Ricra Samuel E.
Published: April 2024

Editorial.
El Deseado de todas las gentes
Authors: Huamán Alex
Published: April 2024

El oráculo de Hageo 2:6-9 es un tema muy cuestionado por los eruditos. La narrativa principal trata sobre la reconstrucción del templo, el cual había sido devastado por los enemigos en la deportación a Babilonia. Cuando se cumplió el tiempo, el pueblo de Israel regresó y encontró el templo en ruinas. Luego, YHWH da una gran promesa al pueblo que alcanzó su cumplimiento con la reconstrucción del recinto sagrado. Él afirma una promesa en Hageo 2:7 vendrá el “Deseado de todas las gentes” y llenará de gloria el segundo templo. Finalmente, la profecía de Hageo 2:6-9 se cumplió en forma parcial en la primera venida de Cristo, pero también tiene sus repercusiones para el tiempo de su segunda venida.
Tabla de contenido
Authors: Ricra Samuel E.
Published: April 2024

Editorial
Reflections on the Doctrine of the Trinity in Adventism from 1980 to 2011
Authors: Silverio Gonzales Isau Jacob
Published: April 2024

En la actualidad la doctrina bíblica de la Trinidad forma parte de las 28 creencias fundamentales de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día. Sin embargo, dicha doctrina bíblica en el adventismo ha sido blanco de ataques en los años posteriores a 1980. Por ende, la presente investigación tiene por objetivo realizar un estudio reflexivo sobre el desarrollo histórico, teológico y sistemático del pensamiento contemporáneo de la doctrina de la Trinidad en el adventismo desde 1980 hasta 2011. Además, debido a los cuestionamientos realizados a la doctrina de la Trinidad y al innegable resurgimiento antitrinitario en el adventismo en dicho periodo, el presente estudio cobra relevancia en el adventismo contemporáneo. El presente estudio reflexivo inicia con una breve descripción documentaria sobre la doctrina de la Trinidad en el cristianismo en general. Luego aborda las cuestiones surgidas en torno a dicha doctrina en los adventistas desde el punto de vista histórico doctrinal y teológico sistemático, mostrado así la visión reciente del pensamiento contemporáneo de la erudición teológica adventista sobre la doctrina de la Trinidad. Finalmente extrae algunas conclusiones sobre el tema en cuestión.
La gran comisión, nuestra declaración de misión
Authors: Jaeger Victor
Published: April 2024

Antes de ingresar al ministerio, laboraba como ingeniero de una División para una corporación japonesa “Primo” especializada en el campo de elementos acústicos, específicamente para el mercado celular, en McKinney, Texas. Desde el primer día, el CEO, Sr. Minoru Nomura, nos enseñó en forma clara y sencilla cual era la misión de la empresa, es decir, incluía la visión y sus objetivos. Nos dijo "Si siguen esta declaración de misión, no deberán tener problemas y más bien tendrán una carrera exitosa con nosotros."
Melius és a „Szegedi Biblia”
Authors: Fekete Csaba
Published: April 2024

Melius Juhász Péter (1532-1572) Újszövetség-fordításából, nem maradt fenn egyetlen példány sem. A 18. század óta két fennmaradt példányt említenek. A fennmaradt másolatok leírásaiból tudjuk, hogy az eredeti példányokat meglehetősen kis betűkkel nyomtatták.

 Jelen tanulmány egy harmadik példányra hívja fel a figyelmet, amely idősebb Széplaki T. Pál tiszteletes (1725-1790 körül), az észak-magyarországi Losonc (Lučenec, Lizinz, ma Slovensko) református lelkészének könyvtárában maradt fenn. Azonos nevű fia (1765-1810) örökölte apja könyvtárát, aki két évvel halála előtt a Debreceni Református Kollégium egyházjogi professzorává emelkedett. Apja könyvtárának kézirata a Református Kollégium könyvtárában maradt fenn, de a könyvek nagy része eltűnt.

Széplaki katalógusának leírása nem említette a nyomtatás helyét, nevezetesen a délvidéki Szegedet. Lehet, hogy ez a város nem szerepel a címlapon. Lehetséges azonban, hogy a nagyon elfoglalt református szuperintendens Meliusnak a török hódoltság alatti Szeged városában volt némi dolga, és a fordításához ott írt előszót. Valójában a debreceni nyomdának nem volt ott nyomdája, így a fordítás valójában Debrecenben jelent meg. Az is lehetséges, hogy az akkori veszélyek miatt a közeli Váradra (Nagyvárad, ma Romániában) menekült, és ott készült el a nyomtatás.

Ezt a lehetőséget, mint a fordítás, a nyomtatás helyét és magának az 1567-es Újszövetség e harmadik példányának létezését a bibliográfiai szakirodalom soha nem tárgyalta. A Református Kollégium Könyvtárának igazgatója 1945-ben megemlítette ugyan a katalógusban, de senki sem vette észre, majd feledésbe merült.
Design and implementation of the Our Health Counts (OHC) methodology for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis (FNIM) health assessment and response in urban and related homelands
Authors: Smylie Janet , Bourgeois Cheryllee , Snyder Marcie , Maddox Raglan , McConkey Stephanie , Rotondi Michael , Prince Conrad , Dokis Brian , Hardy Michael , Joseph Serena , Kilabuk Amanda , Mattina Jo-Ann , Cyr Monica , Blais Genevieve
Published: April 2024

Objectives

Methods for enumeration and population-based health assessment for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis (FNIM) living in Canadian cities are underdeveloped, with resultant gaps in essential demographic, health, and health service access information. Our Health Counts (OHC) was designed to engage FNIM peoples in urban centres in “by community, for community” population health assessment and response.

Methods

The OHC methodology was designed to advance Indigenous self-determination and FNIM data sovereignty in urban contexts through deliberate application of Indigenous principles and linked implementation strategies. Three interwoven principles (good relationships are foundational; research as gift exchange; and research as a vehicle for Indigenous community resurgence) provide the framework for linked implementation strategies which include actively building and maintaining relationships; meaningful Indigenous community guidance, leadership, and participation in all aspects of the project; transparent and equitable sharing of project resources and benefits; and technical innovations, including respondent-driven sampling, customized comprehensive health assessment surveys, and linkage to ICES data holdings to generate measures of health service use.

Results

OHC has succeeded across six urban areas in Ontario to advance Indigenous data sovereignty and health assessment capacity; recruit and engage large population-representative cohorts of FNIM living in urban and related homelands; customize comprehensive health surveys and data linkages; generate previously unavailable population-based FNIM demographic, health, and social information; and translate results into enhanced policy, programming, and practice.

Conclusion

The OHC methodology has been demonstrated as effective, culturally relevant, and scalable across diverse Ontario cities.
State Ownership Heterogeneity and Corporate Innovation: New Evidence from a Hierarchical Perspective
Authors: Pu Tingqian , Zulkafli Abdul Hadi
Published: April 2024

Unlike prior research, this study re-examines the relationship between state ownership and corporate innovation from a hierarchical perspective. Drawing upon institutional theory, our findings reveal the heterogeneous impact of state ownership, elucidating the positive role of central state ownership in fostering corporate innovation, while highlighting the inhibitory effect of local state ownership. This conclusion withstands rigorous scrutiny through a battery of robustness checks. Mechanism analysis indicates that central state-owned enterprises stimulate innovation by increasing innovation investment and enhancing efficiency, whereas local state-owned enterprises create obstacles for both innovation investment and efficiency. Our paper offers a hierarchical interpretation of the mixed evidence regarding the relationship between state ownership and corporate innovation. Whether state ownership serves as a facilitator or a hindrance to innovation depends on whether central or local state-owned enterprises dominate the national innovation process. Overall, this study offers new insights into the complex effects of state ownership heterogeneity on corporate innovation activities in emerging economies like China, advancing our understanding of the subtle relationship between corporate governance and innovation.
Depression and intimate relationships of adolescents from divorced families
Authors: Hadžikapetanović Halima , Babić Tajib , Bjelošević Edin
Published: April 2024

Aim
 To determine an impact of parental divorce to depression and intimate relationships of young people during adolescence, and prevalence of symptoms of depression and the level of intimacy in relations to adolescents living in intact families and those from divorced families.
Methods
This prospective descriptive research was conducted on a sample of 168 examinees of which 64 (38.1%) were students
of the University Zenica, and 104 (61.9%) high students schools from Zenica and Maglaj cities during May and June 2011. Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) II, Miller Social Intimacy Scale and sociodemographic questionnaire were used.
Results
Adolescents from divorced families had statistically significantly higher level of depression (p<0.05), with moderate and
severe depression found in 20 (24.69%) adolescents from divorced families as compared with six (6.89%) adolescents from intact families. An analysis of BDI-II scale showed that adolescents from divorced families had statistically significant difference in agitation (p< 0.01), difficult concentration, suicidal thoughts, grief and pessimism (p<0.05).
Conclusion
 It is necessary to carry out detailed studies on longterm effects of breakup of families due to divorce, which have
negative implications on psychological and social functioning of adolescents and the development of their identity and closeness in intimate relationships, with a legislative introduction of premarital and marriage counseling for parents in the conflict. 
IGFBP-1 marker of cervical ripening and predictor of preterm birth
Authors: Mešić Ðogić Larisa , Mićić Dragana , Omeragić Feđa , Kovač Refka , Fazlagić Seid
Published: April 2024

Aim
 To establish a correlation between positive values of IGFBP-1 (>10 mg/L, Actim Partus Test, APT) and premature cervical ripening in imminent preterm labor.
Methods
 A prospective study was conducted in primary health care centers in Tuzla, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of the
University Clinical Centre in Tuzla and General Hospital Tešanj. The study included 50 women (singleton pregnancy, 28-37 week) with imminent preterm labor diagnosed by cervical biometry and modified Bishop score) (examinees) and 30 healthy pregnant women (control group). The presence of IGFBP-1 was tested in cervical secretion several times in weeks 28-37 until a positive test was shown.
Results
 IGFBP-1 was positive in 43 (86%) examinees and in six (20%) patients from the control group (p=0.001). In 31 (62%)
examinees APT was positive in weeks 28-30, and in nine (18%) in weeks 31- 33, while three (6%) examinees had positive test in 34-37 week; in the control group, three (10%) were tested positive in weeks 31-33 and three (10%) in weeks 34-37. At first testing (28-30 weeks) APT was statistically significantly more frequently positive in the examined group (p<0.05). Later, tests did not find statistically significant difference in the frequency of positivity between the control and examined group (p=0.08).
Conclusion
 Elevated values of IGFBP -1 in cervical secretion were highly correlated with preterm labor. Screening for IGFBP
could help in preventing preterm labor and its complications.
Impact of timing on surgical outcome in patients with cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar disc herniation
Authors: Bečulić Hakija , Skomorac Rasim , Jusić Aldin , Alić Fahrudin , Imamović Melica , Mekić-Abazović Alma , Efendić Alma , Brkić Harun , Denjalić Amir
Published: April 2024

Aim
 To analyze the relationship between timing of surgery and outcome in patients with cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar disc herniation.
Methods
 A retrospective, non-randomized clinical study included 25 consecutive patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) caused by lumbar disc herniation. All patients were operated within 24 hours after hospitalization at the Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, between January 2000 and December 2010. All patients were evaluated before surgery on the basis of complete history, neurological examination and neuroimaging evaluations using CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
Results
Statistically significant difference between preoperative and postoperative bladder (p=0.05) and bowel (p=0.05) function
was found. A significant number of patients had bladder and bowel recovery after surgery, nine (36%) and 11 (44%), respectively. Significant recovery of muscle strength was noted with complete recovery (5/5) in 12 (48%) and partial recovery in 13 (52%) patients. Complete sensory recovery was noted in 16 (64%), incomplete in four (16%), and in five (20%) patients there were no changes. Most commonly, patients with complete sensory recovery were operated within 48 hours of symptom onset. In most patients early surgery was associated with better outcome.
Conclusion
This research showed that early decompression correlated with better outcome. Patients with cauda equina syndrome
must be cleared for surgery in optimal conditions and, if it possible within optimal timing for recovery (within 48 hours).
La educación informal en el aprendizaje del inglés como lengua extranjera / Informal education in learning English as a foreign language
Authors: Corpas Arellano María Dolores
Published: April 2024

ResumenEste estudioempírico investiga las prácticaseducativas utilizadas en elproceso de enseñanzaaprendizajedel inglés comolengua extranjera de manerainformal, su frecuencia y surepercusión en el rendimientoacadémico del alumnado decuarto de ESO (EducaciónSecundaria Obligatoria) en laasignatura de inglés. El objetivode esta investigación es conocerqué prácticas educativas son lasmás adecuadas para elaprendizaje del inglés. Esteestudio concluye afirmando quela mayoría del alumnado nuncarealiza actividades informalespara aprender inglés.Finalmente, las actividadesinformales con una correlaciónpositiva en los resultadosacadémicos son: escucharmúsica en inglés, navegar porinternet en inglés yautoaprendizaje con mediosaudiovisuales. AbstractThis empiricalresearch investigates theinformal educational practicesin the teaching-learning processof English as a foreignlanguage, the frequency of thesepractices and their impact in 4thyear of Compulsory SecondaryEducation (CSE) students’marks in English as a foreignlanguage. This study aims toknow which educationalpractices are the best to learnEnglish. This researchconcludes affirming that moststudents never do informalactivities to learn English.Finally, the informal activitieswith a positive correlation inlearning outcomes are: listeningto music in English, surfing onthe Internet in English and selflearningusing audiovisualresources.
Komedide Egonun Egoyla Çarpışması: Plautus'un Amphitryon'u
Authors: Sürücü Cengizhan , Akın Banu Ayten
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırma, komedide, komik olanın yaratım sürecinde, yazarın kullandığı motiflerden biri olan ikizlik motifinin tekniğini, nitel analiz yöntemiyle analiz etmektedir. Bunun için Lacan'ın ayna evresi teorisini kullanır. Lacan ayna evresi teorisinde, çocuğun aynada gördüğü imgeyi algılamasını, ilk kez kendi varlığının ayrımına varma noktasında kuramsallaştırmıştır. Plautus'un Amphitryon oyununun dolantı kurgusunda da benzer bir alımlama işletilir. Köle Sosios kendi yerine geçen tanrı Hermes’i görmez, dolayısıyla kendini Bir olarak da göremez. Komik olan, oyun boyunca bu ayrılma ve parçalanma üzerine kurulur. Bu da Bergson’un komedide Bir olmama haliyle açıklanabilir. Komedi Bir olmayan nesne, kişi, sözcük ve olaylarla çalışır. Yanlış anlamalar, kılık değiştirmeler, ikizlerin karıştırılması, eşsesli sözcükler, eş görünümlü olaylar komik olanın kullandığı öğelerdir. Bu çalışmada Lacancı psikanaliz yoluyla komedinin öznesi çözümlenir. Kölelik efendilik durumu ego id üzerinden incelenir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma metoduyla yapılan ve betimsel modele dayalı bir incelemedir. Lacancı özne çözümlemesi komedide çalışmaktadır. Çalışmanın asal amacı komedide ikizlik motifi için bir şablon oluşturmaktır.
Generating stably-expressing Cas9 cancer organoid lines v1
Authors: Smith Jade , Fowler Tessa , Andres Agnieszka , Souster Emily , Rogers Hazel
Published: April 2024

This protocol aims to establish a robust Cas9 expression system in cancer organoids through a three-stage process. The first stage involves titrating blasticidin to determine the optimal concentration for eliminating wild-type cells while supporting the survival and growth of Cas9-expressing cells. The second step introduces the Cas9 gene, and the specified blasticidin concentration selects and maintains Cas9-positive cells. The final stage assesses Cas9 activity, ensuring functionality is above 75%. This established system facilitates precise and genome-wide gene modification using the 'lentiCas9-Blast' CRISPR-Cas9 guide RNA system. Process Diagram
FibPho: Analysis Protocol v1
Authors: Burwell Sasha
Published: April 2024

This protocol details the analysis of the fiber photometry data.
Behavior Hardware Setup Protocol v1
Authors: Burwell Sasha
Published: April 2024

This protocol details instructions for recreating the conditioning/extinction reward learning assay used in this paper.
Cell culture of RAW264.7 cells v1
Authors: Liao Sijia , Börmel Lisa , Wallert Maria , Lorkowski Stefan
Published: April 2024

RAW264.7 cells are a macrophage-like cell line that was derived from a male BALB/c mouse ascites tumor induced by Abelson Leukemia Virus (A-MuLV) [1]. Due to its rapid proliferation and ease of handling, the RAW264.7 cell line is widely used to study immune function, inflammation, and cancer biology. The cells have a doubling time of about 11 to 30 hours. The growth media should be refreshed every 2 to 3 days but not exceeding 4 days. RAW264.7 cells can perform phagocytosis and pinocytosis, which are essential functions of macrophages. In addition, RAW264.7 M0 macrophages can differentiate into M1 or M2 macrophages upon respective stimuli. Hence, stimulated RAW264.7 cells have also been widely used as an in vitro inflammatory model for screening the effectivity of anti-inflammatory compounds and the investigation of the underlying molecular mechanism.
Bayesian calculation of optimal burn-in policy for heterogeneous items under two-dimensional warranty
Authors: Wei Yinzhao , Ling Xiaoliang , Liu Sanyang
Published: April 2024

Various burn-in procedures have been greatly used to screen weak items and reduce warranty costs. This paper proposes a new burn-in model for heterogeneous items with non-renewing two-dimensional warranty. All failures within burn-in and warranty are assumed to be repaired through the minimal repair. Then we screen the items according to the failure information of the items during burn-in. We establish a cost-based model to optimize the mean total cost of each item put into the market. We demonstrate that the optimal burn-in time or usage rate should reach its upper bound under some conditions. In practice, the reliability and mean total cost of an item may be random due to the uncertainty of parameters in the model. Therefore, we also propose a Bayesian method to calculate the mean total cost and optimal burn-in policy of an item, which fully considers the uncertainty of parameters in the model. An example is also given to demonstrate the proposed burn-in model and Bayesian method.
Numerical model of interaction of a mobile lift chain with a main gas pipeline pipe in the process of repair work
Authors: Dutkiewicz Maciej , Andrusyak Andriy , Kychma Andrii , Vytvytskyi Vasyl , Velychkovych Andrii
Published: April 2024

The paper proposes an original design of a mobile lifting device for diagnosing and repairing support nodes of above-ground segments of gas pipelines without stopping gas transportation. When using such a device, the rollers of the lifting chain interact with the surface of the pipe, which can possibly cause additional stresses in the gas pipeline. At the first stage of studying this problem, a model of a typical gas pipeline overhead crossing for the Carpathian region was built and the maximum operating force that should be developed by the mobile lift during repair operations was determined. At the second stage, a finite-element model of the interaction of the mobile lift chain with the main gas pipeline pipe was built. The additional equivalent stresses arising from the contact of the rollers of the lifting chain with the pipe surface were estimated. Recommendations are given to ensure the safe operation of the gas pipeline when using a mobile lift for local lifting of the pipe above the support of above-ground segments of gas pipelines.
Effect of desensitizing treatment for pediatric patients diagnosed with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH)
Authors:   Universidad de Carabobo, Demostene-Raymundo Adriana Vittorina , De Lima-Martinez Paola Alexandra ,   Universidad de Carabobo, Acosta-de Camargo Maria Gabriela ,   Universidad de Carabobo
Published: April 2024

Introducción: la Hipomineralización molar incisivo es un defecto del esmalte de tipo cualitativo que afecta al esmalte dental. Esta condición se acompaña de hipersensibilidad dental (HD), dada por la alta porosidad del esmalte afectado, generando dolor durante el cepillado dental, al ingerir alimentos fríos o calientes y durante la consulta odontológica. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar el efecto de un tratamiento desensibilizante para pacientes pediátricos con diagnóstico de HMI. Metodología: se utilizó una guía de observación, aplicada pacientes pediátricos entre 6 a 12 años, con una muestra de 30 unidades dentales afectadas. El tratamiento consistió en la aplicación de barniz de flúor y el uso durante 30 días de una pasta de arginina al 8%, evaluando la HD antes y después, con la escala de medición Schiff y Táctil. Resultados: se encontró que antes del tratamiento los pacientes se encontraban en el nivel 2 en la escala táctil y nivel 2-3 en la escala de Schiff y posterior al tratamiento se ubicaron en el nivel 1-0 de ambas escalas. Conclusión: hubo una reducción en la sensibilidad, demostrando que el tratamiento pudiera ser efectivo.
Access to information on oral hygiene and fluoride concentration in toothpaste for Peruvian children, 2018-2022
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Curo-Valdivia Yuri Freddy , Juárez-Merino Daniel Alonso ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Published: April 2024

Introducción: este estudio buscó analizar la relación entre el acceso a la información de los padres y/o cuidadores sobre higiene bucal y la concentración de flúor en pastas dentales elegida para niños peruanos menores de 12 años. Métodos: estudio transversal con datos de la “Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar” en Perú, analizando 63.849 niños menores de 12 años durante el periodo 2018-2022. Se aplicó la prueba chi cuadrado y regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta para evaluar la relación de las variables principales considerando factores asociados como el proveedor de información, el año, la edad, la región y el área de residencia. Resultados: el 57% de los niños cuyos padres con acceso a la información utilizaron pastas dentales con concentración adecuada de flúor, los servicios de salud del sector público (36%), los servicios de salud del sector privado (7,9%) y los medios de comunicación (6,5%) fueron los proveedores de información más influyentes en la elección de pastas dentales con una concentración adecuada, así como también se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre las variables acceso a la información de padres y/o cuidadores sobre higiene bucal y concentración de flúor en pastas dentales para niños (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: existe una influencia positiva del acceso a información de padres y/o cuidadores sobre higiene bucal en la elección de pastas dentales con flúor adecuado para sus niños menores de 12 años en el Perú. Además, los proveedores de información como los servicios de salud del sector privado, sector público y los medios de comunicación, ejercen un impacto significativo en su uso.
The Effect of Tobacco Smoking on Corneal Endothelium and Central Corneal Thickness
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: April 2024

We aimed to study the impact of tobacco smoking towards central corneal thickness, morphology, and corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) in healthy subjects. This cross-sectional study recruited consecutive patients who visited the Ophthalmology Clinic, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, from April 2017 to August 2018 who were active smokers and non-smokers. Active smokers were further divided into heavy and light smokers according to the number of pack-years smoked. The nicotine dependency level was measured using the Fagerstrom test and divided into low, moderate, and severe dependency. Non-contact specular microscopy was performed. Parameters studied included the ECD, percentage of hexagonality (HEX), coefficient of variation of cell size (COV), and central corneal thickness (CCT). A total of 84 eyes from 84 subjects were included, with 42 in the smoker and 42 in the non-smoker groups. The mean age was 38.3 ± 6.7 and 39.2 ± 10.7 years in the smoker and non-smoker groups, respectively. The mean ECD, HEX, and COV were 2783 ± 316 vs. 2877 ± 333 cells/mm2, 55.0 ± 6.7% vs. 55.0 ± 7.7% and 32.7 ± 4.4% vs. 32.2 ± 4.1% in the smoker and non-smoker group, respectively. However, none were statistically significant (p>0.05). The mean CCT was also not statistically different, with 532.6 ± 30.8 μm in the smoker group and 530.5 ± 30.8 μm in the non-smoker group. No statistically significant difference was found between light and heavy smokers and addiction levels. There was a statistically significant but weak negative correlation between ECD and duration of smoking (r = -.370, p = 0.016) and a weak positive correlation between COV and number of pack-years smoked (r = .344, p = 0.025). Smoking did not significantly affect corneal ECD, cellular morphology, or CCT.
Acesso à Justiça e os Desafios do Nosso Tempos
Authors: Pacheco Alves Rogério , Gama de Miranda Netto Fernando
Published: April 2024

O surgimento, evolução e expansão do fenômeno do acesso à justiça, a partir da explosão de litigiosidade verificada em nosso país, nos desafiam a refletir sobre as tensões que daí brotam num cenário de intensa judicialização da política e de marcante ativismo judicial. Para além de tais tensões, há também, numa perspectiva não idealista, relevantes impactos causados por recortes étnico-raciais, de gênero e de classe, além de um crescente atravessamento do jurídico pelos movimentos sociais e de uma cada vez maior incidência de novas tecnologias.

Ocorre que o processo não é um mero instrumento técnico, mas sim um sistema de garantias desenhado constitucionalmente para controlar o exercício do poder jurisdicional e que deve ser pensado em conjunto com o acesso à justiça. Tal constatação problematiza a ideia de um juiz-filósofo dotado de amplos poderes e capaz de interpretar as leis de forma criativa, mesmo relativamente a temas sensíveis e controversos para a sociedade, tendo no horizonte as consequências de suas decisões, os anseios da coletividade e o ideal de bem comum. As repostas a tais problemas não são simples, mas os desafios foram aceitos pelos autores da presente coletânea, mestrandos e doutorandos da UFF e associados da AMPERJ.
Saúde Mental e Direitos Humanos: Verificação de Cumprimento da Sentença Proferida no Caso “Ximenes vs. Brasil”
Authors: Cerceau Renato , de Oliveira Junior Alcidesio
Published: April 2024

O emblemático “Caso Daniel Ximenes Lopes versus República Federativa do Brasil” representa a primeira condenação internacional do Estado Brasileiro na Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos. Após a condenação, proferida há 15 anos atrás, cabe verificar se houve pleno cumprimento da sentença e o estado atual do caso. Desta forma, buscamos identificar as ações efetivadas pelo Estado para o cumprimento da sentença condenatória proferida pela Corte Interamericana. Considerando os elementos da sentença, buscamos identificar as medidas tomadas através da busca no portal do Ministério da Mulher, da Família e dos Direitos Humanos e em documentos oficiais do Estado Brasileiro, bem como encaminhamos pedido de informações empregando a Lei de Acesso a Informações (Lei no 12.527, de 18 de novembro de 2011). Foram solicitadas informações em dois momentos, em 2019 e 2021. Os resultados encontrados indicam que houve cumprimento parcial da sentença. Concluiu-se que, mesmo o Brasil sendo um dos países signatários dos acordos e tratados internacionais que versam sobre Direitos Humanos, demonstrou-se que os organismos e instituições internacionais tem limites de ação efetiva nos casos concretos sendo necessário aperfeiçoamentos na prática de acompanhamento e fiscalização para efetivo cumprimento das sentenças proferidas.
FORMATION OF PROFESSIONALLY SIGNIFICANT VALUE OF MILITARY EDUCATION AND THE ROLE OF A MENTOR
Authors: Жуков А.О. , Калинин Т.В. , Козлова Т.А. ,  Макаров М.В. ,  Павлов Л.В.
Published: April 2024

В статье представлено определение ценностного компонента военного профессионального образования как передачи обучающемуся опыта, создающего условия достижения результатов обучения, близких к эталону, определенному стандартами и квалификационными требованиями к уровню подготовки. Раскрыта роль наставника в формировании профессионально значимых ценностей военного образования.

The article presents the definition of the value of military vocational education understood as transfer of experience to the student and at the same time his own learning experience that creates conditions for achieving learning outcomes close to the standard defined by the standards and qualification requirements for the level of training. The article dwells on the role and tasks of a mentor in the development of professionally significant values of military education.
SPECIFICS OF DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATION AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Authors: Шевченко А.А. , Уварова Н.Н.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматриваются особенности внедрения цифровых технологий в образовательный процесс. В рамках работы рассмотрены основные этапы развития сферы образования с момента внедрения первых средств вычислительной техники и до настоящего периода массовой цифровизации образовательного процесса. Авторами рассмотрены ведущие задачи в области цифровизации сферы образования на современном этапе, показаны пути их решения. В статье показано, что в связи с тем, что мир неуклонно стремится к всеобщей цифровизации, а образование, как важнейшая составляющая профессионального становления личности, является неотъемлемой частью этого процесса, профессиональный статус учителя должен расти соответственно предъявляемым к нему требованиям современности. Учитель должен быть «цифровым учителем», поскольку он должен не только владеть различными цифровыми инструментами и ресурсами, но и быть способным применить цифровые инструменты для организации учебного процесса. Чтобы учитель мог совершенствовать свои «цифровые» навыки, ему необходим постоянный обмен опытом и знаниями с коллегами и специалистами смежных областей, в том числе через социальные сети как средство быстрого и многофункционального обмена данными.

The article discusses the features of the introduction of digital technologies in the educational process. The main stages of the development of education from the moment of the introduction of the first means of computing technology to the present period of mass digitalization of the educational process are considered. The authors address the leading tasks in the field of digitalization of education at the present stage and show ways to meet the challenges. We observe that the world is steadily striving for universal digitalization, and education is an integral part of this process as the most important component of the professional development of an individual. Therefore, the professional status of a teacher should grow accordingly to the requirements of modernity. Teacher must be a “digital teacher”, since he must not only possess various digital tools and resources, but also be able to apply digital tools to organize the educational process. Teacher needs to improve his “digital” skills and for that he needs a constant exchange of experience and knowledge with colleagues and specialists in related fields, including through social networks, as a means of rapid and multifunctional data exchange.
Effectiveness of Android-Based Mobile Learning in Graphic Design Course for Digital Learning: The Development Research Study
Authors:   Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Sleman, Indonesia, Hakiki Muhammad
Published: April 2024

This research spearheads the development and evaluation of an Android-based mobile learning platform specifically designed for graphic design education, using the 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The key findings indicate a substantial and statistically significant improvement in learning outcomes (t-count = −15.453, t-table = 2.019), highlighting the positive impact of the platform. Moreover, the Android-based learning platform proves highly effective in enhancing student motivation, with an average learning motivation score of 85.86%. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on a specific application of mobile learning technology in graphic design education, offering valuable insights for educational institutions navigating digital challenges. The platform not only contributes to improved learning quality but also fosters a creative mobile development environment, encouraging further research for its optimization in diverse educational contexts. Limitations include the need for ongoing technological updates and potential variations in device accessibility. Recommendations encompass continuous research for platform optimization, integration into broader educational settings, and adapting to evolving technological landscapes.
Connexa: No. 21: Abril, 2024: síntesis trimestral de información y datos sobre integración y comercio
Authors:   Instituto para la Integración de América Latina y el Caribe
Published: April 2024

En esta edición de Connexa se presentan los resultados del desempeño comercial reciente de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) en bienes y servicios, y la evolución de los flujos de inversión hacia la región. Además, se comparten algunos indicadores que permiten vislumbrar las perspectivas comerciales para 2024 y se analizan las políticas que podrían afectar la dinámica exportadora de ALC, tanto a nivel agregado como en sectores particulares como el agrícola o aquellos con alta participación femenina.
Telework and new work practices: The role of managers
Authors: Lladós-Masllorens Josep , Meseguer-Artola Antoni , Rimbau-Gilabert Eva , Sabadell-Bosch Mar
Published: April 2024

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, academic research has primarily focused on the challenges posed by flexible working arrangements. However, there has been a lack of exploration into managers’ intentions to either promote or reject remote work. This paper utilizes a TAM analysis to examine managers’ attitudes and motivations towards implementing telework in a sample of European companies. Our findings reveal that this intention is largely influenced by their perception of its usefulness. Additionally, telework is more likely to be accepted when managerial teams believe that those who hold significance to them also support the implementation of flexible work practices in their companies. Our research contributes to the existing literature by considering the impact of job performance, quality of output, and digital skills on telework adoption. The results confirm that skills related to communication and team building are crucial competencies for successfully implementing telework. The ability of leaders to effectively build, motivate, recognize, and hold accountable teams in virtual environments can make all the difference.
Diversity of phytophagous and predatory mites in vegetable crops in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: SINGH VIJAY , CHAUHAN USHA , RANA V. K.
Published: April 2024

The surveys carried out in different vegetable growing areas of Himachal Pradesh yielded 25 species of mites belonging to 9 genera under 5 families. Among all, 5 species were phytophagous, 19 were predatory mites and 1 species was of saprophagous mite. On capsicum, a predatory mite of the family Anystidae was recorded for the first time from the state. During the study, majority of predatory mites were recorded on cucumber and brinjal than other vegetables. Four species are the new reports from Himachal Pradesh.
Population dynamics and diversity of Odonata (insecta) at Mini and Mahi rivers of Gujarat, India
Authors: RATHOD DARSHANA M. , DHOLU SANJAY , PARASHARYA BHAVBHUTI M.
Published: April 2024

Population dynamics, diversity and community structure of Odonata were studied on three adjacent riparian microecosystems in Vadodara district, Gujarat, India. Population dynamics was studied by observing their population by point count method on three microhabitats (Mini River at Sankarda, Sindhrot and Mahi River at Fazalpur). In the course of a twenty-eight-week study, a total of 4783 Odonata were encountered on three microecosystems. Odonata density 9% throughout September 2014 (39th Meteorological Week) and gained its peak during October 2014 (44th Meteorological Week). A definite drop in the density was observed during November 2014 (48th Meteorological Week) and it achieved precisely 1% throughout December 2014 (51st Meteorological Week). Amongst the three microecosystems, at Fazalpur, species richness began rising from the 4th week of September (6%) and made it to its highest (11%) throughout the 4th week of October. At Sankarda, maximum absolute richness (12.61%) was recorded in 3rd week of October. At Sindhrot, the relative abundance of odonates started increasing in 3rd week of September (7%) and achieved its highest (13%) during 4th week of October. A total of twenty-five species were encountered in the terrain. The diversity index was maximum for Sankarda (2.35) followed by Fazalpur (2.27) and Sindhrot (2.01). A total of four species (Ditch Jewel (26.6%), Pigmy Dartlet (19.5%), Green Marsh Hawk (10.3%) and Senegal Golden Dartlet (8.3%) were dominant in all three microhabitats.
Entomopathogens and their role in insect pest management
Authors: KONTHOUJAM AMBEDKAR SINGH  , NANGKAR IDDI , LANDGE AMOL , RANA MEENAKSHI , SRIVASTAVA SEWETA
Published: April 2024

Agricultural production faces significant challenges due to the loss of crop yields, highlighting the need for improvements in pest management methods to enhance productivity. Crop growers are increasingly pressured to minimize the use of chemical pesticides without compromising yields. However, managing pests has become more challenging due to pesticide resistance and limited product availability. Consequently, there is an urgent requirement for alternative approaches. Entomopathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes emerge as promising alternatives to broad-spectrum chemical insecticides. They have been widely employed to control insect pests in cultivated crops, employing successful strategies such as augmentation and classical biological control. These methods involve applying or introducing bacteria, baculoviruses, fungi, and nematodes. Utilizing entomopathogens offers numerous benefits beyond their effectiveness. These advantages encompass the capacity to treat expansive areas with a sole application, ensuring safety for both humans and non-target organisms. Additionally, their use leads to decreased pesticide residues in food, the conservation of natural enemies, and a boost in biodiversity within managed ecosystems. Entomopathogens present a viable solution by offering effective pest control while addressing environmental, human health, and ecosystem sustainability concerns. The primary emphasis of this review is on the present condition of bio-formulations, the pathogenicity associated with entomopathogens, their mode of action, and the possible implementation of diverse microbial formulations aimed at achieving sustainable pest management.
Comparing various bio-intensive pest management modules in rice
Authors: VEERAMANIKANTA REDDY N. , SHANKER CHITRA , ANITHA G. , RANA D. K.
Published: April 2024

Rice is the key cereal crop in the tropics, supporting diverse pests and natural enemy populations. Recurrent pest outbreaks and yield losses led farmers to rely on extensive insecticide application, disturbing the stability of rice ecosystems and increasing residues in the harvestable products. A study has been conducted to assess the impact of various modules of Bio-Intensive Pest Management (BIPM) on its conservational potential and sustainability in comparison with Farmers’ Practices (FP) in Nalgonda district of Telangana state during kharif-2020. The BIPM practices included application of farm yard manure; rice husk ash; clipping of seedlings; alleyways and weekly release of Trichogramma japonicum in the main field; wet seed treatment and foliar application with Pseudomonas fluorescens (BIPM 1), Trichoderma asperellum strain TAIK1 (BIPM 2) and Bacillus cabrialesii strain BIK3 (BIPM 3). Whereas, FP 1 with need-based insecticide spraying and FP 2 with schedule-based insecticide spraying and Untreated control with (UC) with no intervention. The observations were taken by visual counts at 15-day intervals. The incidence of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis was highest in UC (9.50), followed by BIPM 1 (7.25) and least in FP 2 (2.50) whereas the highest mean population of Apanteles sp. was found in the untreated control (13.75), followed by BIPM 3 (9.50) and least in FP 2 (4.25). The Benefit Cost Ratios (BCR) of BIPM 3 (1.68) were highest followed by BIPM 1 (1.64) and least in FP 2 (1.40) elucidating that BIPM practices can be more economically feasible. The Shannon-Wiener Index for species diversity and species evenness was higher in BIPM treatments as compared to farmers’ practices indicating the potential of these BIPM treatments in natural pest control and maintaining crop ecosystem stability.
Novel records of parasitoids targeting fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in rice-corn-based cropping systems in the Philippines
Authors: VALDEZ EVELYN M. , JOSHI RAVINDRA C. , RILLON GENARO S. , DELA CRUZ KENNEDY B. , DONAYRE DINDO KING M. , MARTIN EDWIN C. , SANDOVAL FEMIA R. , QUILANG EDUARDO JIMMY P. , FAHEEM MUHAMMAD , ANNAMALAI SIVAPRAGASAM
Published: April 2024

In the Philippines, the Fall Armyworm (FAW) was initially documented infesting corn in June 2019 and rice in May 2021. Relying on commercially available insecticides as the primary, if not exclusive, management strategy raises concerns about potential issues arising from FAW developing resistance to these chemicals, and the associated risks these insecticides pose to non-target organisms and the environment. To address these challenges, it is imperative to explore potential naturally occurring indigenous biological control agents and entomopathogens of the FAW. Regular field samplings and monitoring of FAW and its natural enemies were systematically conducted in selected municipalities of Central and Northern Luzon, as well as the Cagayan Valley regions of the Philippines. FAW larvae suspected of parasitization were collected from the field and subsequently reared in the laboratory for parasitoid emergence and other natural enemies. The parasitoids that emerged were sent to the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International United Kingdom (CABI UK) Diagnostic and Advisory Service for identification. Two hymenopteran parasitoids, Brachymeria lasus Walker (Family: Chalcididae) and Copidosoma floridanum (Ashmead) (Family: Encyrtidae), were identified from the lab-reared FAW larval samples. These two FAW parasitoids are new records in the Philippines and elsewhere.