bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Calibration of mb(Pn), mb(Lg) scales and transportability of the M0:mb discriminant to new tectonic regions
Authors: Priestley Keith F. , Patton Howard J.
Published: April 2023

We have developed M0:mb relationships for earthquakes and explosions in central Asia using regional waveform data from the Chinese broadband, digital station, WMQ. Regional magnitude scales, mb(Pn) and mb(Lg), were established by (1) determining the attenuation rates of Pn and Lg waves, (2) calibrating the mb(Pn) against the teleseismic mb, and (3) applying Nuttli's method to determine mb from the Lg waves. Seismic moments for earthquakes and explosions were obtained by applying the Bolt and Herraiz (1983) method calibrated using CMT moments for earthquakes and regional moment estimates of the Soviet Joint Verification Experiment (JVE) explosion. The results show that M0:mb(Pn) relationships for central Asian earthquakes and explosions are in excellent agreement with the relationships for the western United States. This demonstrates that the M0:mb discriminant is transportable to other regions and supports theoretical claims (Patton and Walter, 1993) that M0:mb are directly comparable for explosions detonated in different emplacement media. Successful application depends upon correcting the mb(Pn) for the magnitude bias known to exist between the Shagan River test site and the Nevada Test Site (NTS). In general, region-specific mb bias must be accounted for whenever regional magnitude scales are calibrated against teleseismic mb, as pointed out by Douglas and Marshall (1996). Transporting M0:mb(Lg) can be problematic because attenuation rates based on coda waves or Lg waves from earthquakes may not necessarily apply to Lg waves from explosions, and vice versa. This is demonstrated for the western United States where the coda Q measured from explosion data is much lower than the coda Q from earthquake data. We show that mb(Lg) for earthquakes located close to NTS is greatly overestimated using the Q values determined from the coda of NTS explosions. This is apparently not a problem for Lg calibration in central Asia, perhaps because of differences in velocity and/or Q structures for the two regions. Other important considerations are the character of Lg propagation on short paths (<400 km) for NTS explosions versus long paths (1000 km) for East Kazakh explosions and the properties of coda-wave spreading as a function of distance and velocity structures for different tectonic regions.
Regional discrimination of chemical explosions and earthquakes: A case study in Morocco
Authors: Plafcan Dan , Sandvol Eric , Seber Dogan , Barazangi Muawia , Ibenbrahim Aomar , Cherkaoui Taj-Eddine
Published: April 2023

To examine the limitations in the techniques for discriminating between chemical explosions and earthquakes at local and regional distances, we have applied several standard heuristics to seismic events in northwest Morocco where little a priori information was available. Although the eight Oud Zem phosphate mine explosions have similar geographic locations, total charge size, and presumably ripple-fired mechanisms, the seismic recordings are characterized by a surprising amount of diversity. Time and path independent modulations, due to the periodic source mechanism of the ripple-fired explosions, rarely unequivocally distinguish the explosions from the earthquakes. Our findings imply that more often than the current literature suggests, source inconsistencies such as differing blasting arrangements have a role in the failure of common discriminants. Furthermore, crustal seismic velocity and the attenuation structure seemed to shape the seismic signals more than the nature of the source mechanism, although site effects could not be ruled out. The 10-to 15-Hz Pg/Sg ratio test proved to be the most precise and accurate discriminant. Popular intraphase spectral and cross-spectral ratios performed considerably worse. Finally, we argue that a regional case-based approach requires extensive regional information to meet the demanding verification goals of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
A mathematical theorem useful for the direct estimation of seismic source spectra
Authors: Kim S. G. , Chen Y.-T. , Wu Z.-L. , Panza G. F.
Published: April 2023

In this note, we prove a mathematical theorem for the direct estimation of the source spectra of earthquakes using a single seismogram. Considering a combination of Fourier spectra, the effects of the “source term” and the “attenuation term” from a single seismogram can be separated. Using signal-processing techniques, such an approach may be expressed in terms of the estimation of the Wigner distribution.
Soil response on the Fraser delta to theMW= 5.1 Duvall, Washington, earthquake
Authors: Cassidy John F. , Rogers Garry C. , Weichert Dieter H.
Published: April 2023

Strong-motion recordings of the 3 May 1996 MW = 5.1 Duvall, Washington, earthquake made in southwestern British Columbia provide the best constraints, to date, on soil response to seismic shaking on the Fraser delta, just south of Vancouver. A total of nine strong-motion instruments in southern B.C. triggered during this earthquake, seven of which are on or near the Fraser delta. These recordings were made at epicentral distances of 140 to 180 km. A preliminary analysis of these data clearly shows that for low frequencies (<3 Hz) seismic spectral amplification (by a factor of 2 to 7) occurs on the Fraser delta relative to nearby bedrock or thin firm-soil sites. However, at higher frequencies, moderate attenuation is observed at the Fraser delta sites. The largest peak ground accelerations recorded (generally around 2 to 3 Hz) were not on the thickest delta sediments but nearer the edge of the delta. Peak amplification is more pronounced in the horizontal component of ground motion than in the vertical. The average SH/Z ratio for peak values at the Fraser delta sites is 4.5 ± 0.9 compared to 1.6 ± 0.6 for the bedrock and firm-soil sites. In addition to the strong-motion records, we also utilize five three-component broadband recordings of this earthquake made in southern B.C. (epicentral distances of 140 to 520 km), and 12 short-period vertical-component recordings (epicentral distances of 130 to 380 km) to document attenuation of peak acceleration with distance for this earthquake. The observed values are slightly lower than those predicted by the ground-motion relations proposed for the year 2000 National Building Code of Canada.
Retos sociales y educativos para la enseñanza primaria en España en los ODS
Authors: Cabrera Leopoldo , Bianchi Daniel
Published: April 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal mostrar los retos a los que se enfrenta la escuela primaria en España recogidos en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y en época post-covid. Retos que van desde la formación y preparación del profesorado en competencias digitales a la disponibilidad de recursos digitales en los centros escolares y en los hogares donde discurre la vida del alumnado de primaria, así como la formación específica digital adicional para madres-padres y para el propio alumnado. El objetivo es generalizar la familiaridad de alumnos, madres-padres y profesores con los dispositivos digitales y con el modelo de aprendizaje telemático, no como sustituto de la enseñanza presencial, sino como apoyo formativo a la enseñanza presencial. Los datos que usamos proceden del archivo de microdatos del Informe TIMSS 2019, publicado por la International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) en diciembre de 2020, con una muestra para España de 501 centros de primaria y 9.555 alumnos-as. Esta base de datos nos permite contextualizar las capacidades digitales de los centros escolares, del profesorado y del alumnado (con respuestas de las familias) de la enseñanza primaria en España, justo antes de la pandemia y, con ello, mostrar los retos a los que se enfrenta en su futuro, acordes con los ODS.
Experimental assessment of tio2-poe nanolubricant stability and optimization process using one factor at a time (OFAT) based on response surface methodology
Authors: NUGROHO Agus , MAMAT Rizalman , BO1 Zhang , HAMZAH AZMI Wan , YUSAF Talal , KHOERUNNISA Fitri
Published: April 2023

This paper aims to elaborate on the results of the experimental assessment of the stability of TiO2-Polyester (POE) nanolubricant. There are six samples in this investigation, with each concentration of 0.02 vol%. The TiO2 nanoparticles were dispersed into synthetic lubricant POE for 30 min using a magnetic stirrer. Then, the samples were sonicated for 0, 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 min, respectively—the visual observation for 720 hours, UV visible spectrophotometry, and absolute zeta potential employed to investigate the samples. After data acquisition, optimization with one factor at a time (OFAT) is applied to determine the most optimum sample. The results show that the sample with sonication treatment for 120 min is the most optimum. This finding was confirmed by the absorbance ratio value of 0.95 with an -80.48mV zeta potential. The output of ANOVA analysis shows the regression coefficient is 0.9999, and the adjusted R2 value is 0.9998 with a p-value that is much smaller than 0.05, which is
Ultrasonography as an alternative to radiographs in assessing fracture healing
Authors: Sethia Dimple , Hadhimane Amith , Rai Kirthi Kumar
Published: April 2023

To determine whether ultrasound can assess healing of bone and check the development of callus prior to conventional radiograph thereby enabling early diagnosis of delayed union or confirmation of union.

Fracture healing was evaluated with ultrasonography and radiography on specific intervals until healing was complete; in 20 fracture sites. Based on the findings of ultrasonographic and radiographic scores were assigned to classify healing.

18 out of 20 fracture sites had completely healed with mature callus formation at the end of 3 months while only 2 fracture sites showed delayed healing. In patients with normal healing, colour doppler ultrasound showed neovascularisation in the 1 month of healing. With time it was noticed that the depth and width of the fractured site was reducing and becoming more isoechoic with the adjacent normal bone sites. Assessment of these parameters being more evident on the USG were statistically significant when compared with OPG.

Ultrasound can be considered as a useful guide in assessing fracture healing as a replacement to conventional imaging modalities such as the OPG, particularly in the early prediction of impaired fracture healing.
Oral epithelial dysplasia and smoker: A case report
Authors: Parihar Shikha , Goel Viniti , Bala Deepak , Grover Deepak
Published: April 2023

Whitish lesion present in oral mucosa may present with dysplasia in cases when there is association of smoking or smokeless tobacco habit as in tobacco abuse risk factor is increased for development of pre-malignant lesion which makes screening of oral cavity with proper diagnostic tool for definitive diagnosis very important. In this case report finding of severe dysplasia associated with a strong habit of smokeless tobacco and incisional biopsy is discussed.
La exposición de información no financiera
Authors: Werbin Eliana Mariela , Cohen Natalia Lorena , Quadro Martín Ernesto
Published: April 2023

La exposición completa (en inglés full disclosure) es una propuesta para la integración de información financiera y no financiera, que es analizada por organismos internacionales emisores de normas contables y de marcos de presentación voluntaria que siguen el objetivo de alinear la información que se presenta a los usuarios.

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la normativa de exposición contable de información financiera y la importancia de la presentación voluntaria de información no financiera. Se presenta un estudio de análisis cualitativo de la información de informes de sustentabilidad publicados por bancos argentinos durante el período 2006 – 2020.
resumen que explora el enfoque teórico y contextual del nexo entre financiarización y digitalización
Authors: Su´árez Galeano LLanet , Aguilera Castillo Andrés , Moreno Salamanca María Carolina
Published: April 2023

Aunque la financiarización no es un fenómeno reciente se ha beneficiado del impulso de digitalización durante la última década y, más recientemente, con las restricciones de pandemia global sobre la movilidad humana que impulsó una aceptación y adopción más amplias de tecnologías digitales, las cuales facilitaron la información de datos de los procesos de negocios, la aparición de datos como una nueva clase de activos y la creación de nuevos canales para la provisión de servicios financieros. Este artículo es una aproximación contextual y teórica de la relación entre la digitalización y la financiarización desde la Crisis Financiera Global hasta la pandemia por Covid-19. La financiarización y la digitalización, por separado, son campos de estudio multidisciplinarios con profundos aparatos teóricos y conceptuales. Los factores tecnológicos y sociológicos podrían contribuir a los recientes atributos convergentes de estos dos campos: la rápida difusión de las tecnologías móviles, la aparición de servicios basados en la nube y el proceso continuo de globalización financiera. Finalmente, se incluyen comentarios sobre la evolución conceptual y se sugieren posibles vías de investigación empírica.
EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF "PRAVAD" POLYVALENT FUNCTIONAL FEED ADDITIVE
Authors:   FSBEI HE Ulyanovsk SAU, Spirina E.V. , Romanova E.M. ,   FSBEI HE Ulyanovsk SAU, Romanov V.V. ,   FSBEI HE Ulyanovsk SAU
Published: April 2023

In the modern market of feed and feed additives, a new trend has emerged - functional feeding complexes that heal fish, correct its metabolism, and increase productivity and quality of fish products. Such feed additives include "PRAVAD" polyvalent functional feed additive. The aim of the research was to study the effect of the new feed additive "PRAVAD" on parameters of fish antioxidant system. In order to accomplish this, two groups of sexually mature African catfish were formed. The first experimental group received PRAVAD feed supplement containing probiotics, adaptogens, essential amino acids and vitamins. It was used in addition to the main diet - "Som" feeds of LimKorm company. The control group, which was the second, received only LimKorm “Som” feed. Three months later, the content of glutathione (GSH) and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were examined. As for fish reared with application of "PRAVAD" polyvalent functional feed additive, the GSH level of males was two times higher than that of the fish of the control group. GST activity in the group of males and females fed with the feed additive was more than 30% higher than in fish of the control group. The obtained results indicate that application of "PRAVAD" polyvalent functional feed additive in the diet of African catfish is highly effective and leads to a decrease of the damaging effect of oxidative stress. This mechanism is realized by increase of glutathione level and glutathione-S-transferase activity, both of which increase resistance to free radical and peroxide processes.
ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCE ON SHEEP PRODUCTIVITY ON THE EXAMPLE OF EXPERIMENT WITH TWIN LAMBS
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Federal Research Center of Animal Husbandry – VIZH named after Academician L.K. Ernst", Dvalishvili V.G. , Milchevskiy V.D. ,   Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Federal Research Center of Animal Husbandry – VIZH named after Academician L.K. Ernst"
Published: April 2023

Genetic and phenotypic factors play a certain role in making productivity of sheep. Knowing the influence level of these factors on the animal body makes it possible to predict the results of external factors more accurately. Taking this into account, our experiment in rearing twin lambs of Tsigai breed under different feeding conditions was carried out. When forming experimental groups, only lambs from twin litters were selected. Lambs were tagged and weighed at birth. They were with ewes up to 4 months of age. After weaning, the twin lambs were divided: one lamb was placed in the conditions prevailing on the farm; the second - with improved feeding conditions. In total, there were 60 rams and 32 ewes in the experiment. The experiment lasted 10 months. The animals were weighed and the amount of wool shorn was determined at the age of 4 and 14 months. It was found that twins who are smaller at birth do not compensate for intrauterine development at 14 months of age. It was established that the selected traits (shorn wool, body weight) are more susceptible to the influence of external factors compared to qualitative traits. It was revealed that the mechanism of changes in sheep shearing is associated with the diameter of wool fibers. The correlation between body weight of a ram at weaning and shearing is small: from -0.01 with improved feeding and up to +0.01 with a farm ration. The correlation for ewes was 0.13 and 0.23, respectively.
Cardamom Essential Oil Extract Suppress the Progression of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer 4T1 Cell Line
Authors: Tafrihani Ahmad Syauqy , Hasanah Nisa Ul , Salsabila Dhiya Ulhaq , Wardani Ratih Kurnia , Zulfin Ummi Maryam , Ikawati Muthi' , Meiyanto Edy , Jenie Riris Istighfari
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: Cardamom (Amomum cardamom) essential oil (CEO) contains monoterpenes with antioxidant activity and is reported to exhibit anticancer activity against some cancer cell lines. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has the lowest prognosis among breast cancer types due to its aggressive characteristics. This study was conducted to explore the potency of CEO in inhibiting 4T1 cell proliferation and migration and compared its activity to sappan (Caesalpinia sappan) wood extract (CSE).METHODS: We used the 4T1 cell line as the TNBC cell model and tested the cytotoxicity of CEO by using a trypan blue exclusion assay. We studied the senescence induction ability of CEO using SA-β-Gal assay, the migratory inhibition activity using scratch wound healing assay, and inhibition of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) expression using gelatin zymography. RESULTS: CEO showed cytotoxicity toward 4T1 cells with the IC50 values of 60 µg/mL. CEO at ½ IC50 and IC50 concentration significantly increased cell senescence, but CSE did not. CEO at IC50 also reduced cell ability to migrate and also considerably reduced MMP-9 activity. Moreover, these activities related to the inhibition of the cell metastasis process were weaker compared than that of CSE.CONCLUSION: CEO showed potency as a chemopreventive agent on the TNBC 4T1 cell line model with moderate cytotoxicity. CEO induced 4T1 cell senescence, inhibited cell migration and suppressed MMP-9 expression.KEYWORDS: Amomum cardamom, Caesalpinia sappan, 4T1, senescence, cell migration, triple-negative breast cancer
The Biological Potential and Synthetic Diversity of 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Multiplexed with Various Heterocyclic Compounds
Authors: K Rahul , AMARNATH Deevan Paul , NARAYANAN Hariraj , DAS Adhya
Published: April 2023

Countless bioactive compounds are having the oxadiazole nucleus showing clinical and biological applications. Oxadiazole is a heterocyclic compound of the azole family that has gained increasing attention due to its wide therapeutic potential. Many significant synthetic medicinal compounds have the oxadiazole scaffold, which provided a good treatment idea and binds with high affinity to a variety of receptors to aid in the development of novel beneficial derivatives. Numerous researchers have worked to create novel oxadiazole compounds and evaluate them for how they affect inflammation, tumor, epilepsy, microbial infections, and analgesic properties. The present review article summarizes some of the oxadiazole derivatives synthesized and their biological activities and can be a useful guide for researchers working on this scaffold.
Magnesite production aerotechnogenic emissions impact on the elevated phytomass Betula pendula Roth depending on soil fertility
Authors:   Botanical Garden Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Zav’yalov K.E. , Menshchikov S.L. ,   Botanical Garden Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Mokhnachev P.E. ,   Botanical Garden Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuz’mina N.A. ,   Botanical Garden Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: April 2023

The study of the test crop European birch elevated phytomass at the magnesite production impact zone (the Southern Urals, Satka) was carried out. Two plots of test crops of the same age (created in 1983) growing 3 km away from the source of technogenic pollution from magnesite production and with different soil fertility were studied. The elevated phytomass of the stand was calculated using sample trees. The selection of trees was carried out from different thickness levels within the entire range. A regression method was used to estimate the phytomass of the stand. In the course of our work, we tested the null hypothesis that soil fertility is a significant factor for the adaptation of the Betula pendula Roth to pollution since it was noted that stands on rich soils have the best growth (height, diameter) and the vital condition of the stand. A comparative analysis of the elevated phytomass of test crops with the same level of pollution by magnesite production emissions, but growing on soils of different fertility, allowed us to assess the effect of the soil factor on the ability of the European birch to adapt to technogenic pollution. Under the conditions of magnesite production emissions, the elevated phytomass of experimental Betula pendula Roth crops growing on highly fertile soils is not reduced to the same extent as that of birch growing on low-fertile soils. Under the negative emissions impact, the mass of wood and branches of the Betula pendula Roth growing on highly fertile soils decreases to a smaller extent than the mass of other fractions. The wood and branches weight of the Betula pendula Roth growing on highly fertile soils is 3.8 and 3.0 times higher, respectively, and the weight of leaves and bark is 2.3 and 2.4 respectively, compared with test plot No. 5 on low-fertile soils.
Arabinogalactan application for wood mineralization
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Kilyusheva N.V. , Danilov V.E. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Belyaev A.O. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Ayzenshtadt A.M. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov
Published: April 2023

Formulation and technological solutions aimed at improving the physico-chemical and physico-mechanical characteristics of pine wood construction materials by mineralization of the plant raw materials matrix due to its treatment with an aqueous organomineral suspension based on arabinogalactan and pre-mechanoactivated silica-containing sand have been developed and scientifically substantiated. The natural polysaccharide arabinogalactan isolated from larch wood can act as a stabilizer of aggregation and sedimentation stability of suspension particles for wood processing. Experimental data on the thermal effect calorimetric measurement of the enthalpy of complexation for a series of experimental samples with different contents of a silica-containing component are presented. The results confirming the high efficiency of arabinogalactan as a surfactant have been obtained. The fact of the formation of a chemical bond during the impregnation of wood samples with an organomineral suspension between organic macromolecules (cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose) of vegetable raw materials and silica of the mineral component was found, which contributes to the consolidation of the latter in the structure of the wood matrix. Mineralization of the wood surface with compositions containing arabinogalactan and silica nanoparticles gives an increase in density and hardness, as well as the acquisition of hydrophobic properties and resistance to oxidative degradation. This indicates the possibility of using this composition for petrifying wood. The kinetic description of the complexation process is given, the conditions of stable long-term existence of the complex in an aqueous medium are established. It is shown that the treatment of wood with suspension for 24 hours in a spontaneous mode with a rationally selected composition leads to an increase in the density of vegetable raw materials by 10 %, an increase in strength along the fibers by 80 %, Brinell hardness by 3,4 times. Impregnation of wood samples in autoclave mode with a similar suspension (under an excess pressure of 1,35…1,40 MPa) significantly intensifies the process of mineralization of plant raw materials. Thus, over a time period of 24 hours, the density of wood increases by 70 %, the increase in strength along the fibers was 91 %, Brinell hardness increases by 3,5 times, water absorption decreases by 21 %. It was found that the impregnation of wood with a suspension of the developed organomineral composition does not lead to a change in the geometric dimensions and texture of the samples.
University campus landscape architecture
Authors:   Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter the Great, Kruglyak V.V. , Barruhu S.F. ,   Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov, Tsaregorodtsev A.V. ,   Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov
Published: April 2023

The provision on the implementation of the project to create an innovative educational environment of campuses is presented. Definitions for a campus, college, science and education complex, science and education center were outlined. The criteria for selecting projects for the creation of world-class university campuses are characterized. Data on the best campuses of universities in the world are given. The list of the best Russian university campuses has been analyzed. Functional zones have been identified on the campus of the Moscow State University. The concept of landscape organization of the Voronezh State Forest Engineering University campus territory is recommended. The structure of the campus territory of the Voronezh State Agrarian University is determined. The types of scientific and educational complexes of university campuses of the world and Russia are established by the size of the territory (campus area) and the number of students
Tree species phenology at northern and southern borders of their habitat under conditions of introduction stress
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Sungurova N.R. , Soltani G.A. ,   FGBU «Sochi national Park», Strazdauskene S.R. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov
Published: April 2023

Decorative types and varieties of trees and shrubs have long been widely used in the practice of gardening and landscape construction. Significant enrichment of the range of urban green spaces is possible due to the introduction of introduced plants. The arboretum garden is studying the possibility of growing non-district rocks in specific soil and climate conditions and selecting promising species for gardening, which will create valuable introduced objects. The processes of plant growth and phenological development are analyzed in detail. In this paper, tree and shrub species that grow on the Northern and southern borders of their introduction within the Russian Federation are selected. Observations were made in dendrological gardens in the cities of Arkhangelsk and Sochi. The phenological dates of seasonal development of these species are established and recommendations are given for the use of the studied introduced species in the urban greening system. It is established, for example, that Hungarian lilac grows successfully and bears fruit on the Northern border of introduction and has a winter hardiness score of I, while in subtropical climate this species, although it forms generative organs, has a depressed state. Western thuja in the conditions of Arkhangelsk does not bloom and does not bear fruit, it dies out in severe winters. On the southern border of its introduction, it is widely used in the urban greening system and in topiary art. The correct selection of species on the introduction site will allow you create a highly decorative, aesthetically charming, recreational-attractive, health-improving plantings.
Taxonomic structure of dendroflora species in Arkhangelsk region urban systems
Authors:   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Zalyvskaya O.S. , Babich N.A. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Khamitov R.S. ,   Vologda State Dairy Academy named after N.V. Vereshchagin
Published: April 2023

Conservation and increase of biological diversity are recognized as one of the priority areas of research activities. The woody vegetation of the northern forests is not rich in species composition. A review of the some research indicates that the number of ornamental species for practical use can be expanded by means of non-district woody plants. The experience of their cultivation in various regions of the North has been accumulated. A significant enrichment of the assortment of urban green spaces is possible due to the introduction of plants into new conditions — introductions. Such peculiar and specific conditions are created in urban plantings that not all local species of woody plants can grow normally in them, therefore it is especially important to study the behavior of dendro-producers. The cultivation of introduced species in the green spaces of northern cities is a basic vector for the promotion of new tree species to the north, which have a whole complex of valuable properties: adaptive, biological, sanitary-hygienic, aesthetic, social. As a result of the inventory assessment, it was revealed that there are 53 species in the Arkhangelsk agglomeration, 24 of them are woody, 29 are shrubs. Introduced breeds make up more than half of the entire assortment and are representatives of domestic and foreign flora. About 20 species of non-district breeds are included in the plantings in small numbers, some breeds number dozens of individuals. Large district centers of the Arkhangelsk region: Karpogory, Oktyabrsky, Pinega, Konosha, etc., as well as the cities of Velsk, Kargopol, Nyandoma, Shenkursk in their assortment do not have a wide representation of non-district breeds, but, as our research shows, the necessary conditions and prerequisites for their appearance are available.
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE TEACHING OF IT ENGLISH FOR ESL STUDENTS
Authors: ALAUTDİNOVA Kamola
Published: April 2023

All students have objectives when taking an English class, but this is especially true of IT English students. Whether their objective is set by their working place or by themselves, it commonly involves learning the English they need to get ahead at work, connect with international clients, earn more money or maybe even keep their job. How is teaching IT English differs from teaching general English? Learning vocabulary for the work context is the number one priority for many ESL learners in IT English classes. One might be thinking, “But teaching IT English classes requires special qualifications, doesn’t it?” It helps them to communicate their message in a simple, effective way. This makes it important to teach common words and set expressions for everyday work situations. In order to achieve these goals, they need specific types of knowledge. Whatever it is, students will not be successful unless the teacher focus on what they need to know. Many teachers of English as a foreign language feel intimidated by the prospect of teaching IT English. This often stems from the perception that teaching IT English is the same thing as teaching IT studies. In fact, it's more about helping learners develop their English skills for use in an IT context. The demand for English teachers in the IT world is high, and if one knows how to teach English at all, he can fill that demand at ease. It is highly possible to have lively and effective classes using the wide range of vocabulary and excellent comprehension. All in all, IT English teaching can be very fascinating and rewarding. Although teaching ESL students requires a variety of skills and techniques, it mostly boils down to good preparation and a professional approach. Armed with really good knowledge, the IT English class will not only be a great learning experience and fun for students, but it will be pleasure for teacher as well.
Reconocimiento e idealización del sujeto : ¿realiza Honneth un cambio sustancial con respecto a la interpretación habermasiana?
Authors: Fascioli Ana
Published: April 2023

En este artículo busco problematizar las interpretaciones que ha tenido el concepto de reconocimiento dentro de la tradición de la teoría crítica alemana, en particular, las diferencias que hay entre la interpretación que ofrece Axel Honneth y la elaborada por Jürgen Habermas. Se trata de compartir algunas conclusiones que componen una investigación mayor que he llevado adelante sobre estos dos autores alemanes. Comprender la relación entre estos dos programas de investigación es un desafío muy atractivo, desde mi punto de vista, por dos motivos: por un lado, porque ambos postularon sus teorías como intentos de renovación de la teoría crítica, compartiendo el objetivo de señalar un modo de trascendencia inmanente para la crítica social y, por otro, porque Honneth propone su programa como mejor alternativa a la renovación habermasiana. Cómo concebir y evaluar la relación entre ambos es una pregunta profunda que no puedo abordar aquí exhaustivamente, por lo que tomaré solo algunos aspectos de cara a una respuesta. Las preguntas que quiero plantear aquí son las siguientes: ¿Qué diferencia hay entre la forma en que Honneth considera el reconocimiento y la forma inicial que dicho concepto toma en Habermas? ¿El distanciamiento explícito del primer autor respecto al segundo implica también un alejamiento en la forma de concebir el «reconocimiento intersubjetivo»?
Honneth : el déficit sociológico y las tradiciones filosóficas
Authors: Grueso Delfín
Published: April 2023

En un libro reciente que trata del igual reconocimiento como fundamento moral de los derechos de las minorías, Alan Patten comenta que muchos de los autores que utilizan el concepto de reconocimiento en la discusión acerca de la justicia multicultural lo hacen tratándolo como si este fuese un concepto moral fundamental, básico, con implicaciones mucho más extensas que las que él mismo pretende sacar: «A partir de la tradición hegeliana, tanto Charles Taylor como Axel Honneth caracterizan al reconocimiento como una relación moral fundamental, cuya elaboración e interpretación apunta a los principios más importantes de la filosofía política» (2014, p. 164)1 .
Alcances y límites de las políticas de reconocimiento
Authors: Tubino Fidel
Published: April 2023

Las políticas de reconocimiento, en general, y las políticas multiculturales e interculturales, en particular, buscan reducir el impacto de la estigmatización cultural en la reproducción de las asimetrías de origen. Para intentar hacer un balance de dichas políticas, analizaremos, en primer lugar, la función que cumplen las relaciones de reconocimiento o de menosprecio en la formación de las identidades individuales y grupales. En un segundo momento, examinaremos los alcances y límites de los dos principales tipos de políticas multiculturales de reconocimiento —tanto en su versión comunitarista o de «ecología cultural» como en su versión liberal, es decir, de «libertad cultural» como libertad individual—. En tercer lugar, revisaremos los alcances y límites del interculturalismo latinoamericano en sus dos principales versiones, a saber, la del interculturalismo funcional y la del interculturalismo crítico.
Límites y posibilidades de la descentralización en la Constitución peruana de 1993
Authors: Landa Arroyo César
Published: April 2023

Un tema que siempre ha estado presente en el debate sobre el establecimiento de un Estado constitucional y democrático, ha sido el de la distribución territorial del poder, a través de los gobiernos descentralizados, que son las unidades básicas de todo sistema democrático. Sin embargo, en toda la historia republicana de nuestro país la política de descentralización a nivel normativo de las constituciones, como en la práctica gubernamental, evidencian lo contrario. Es decir, no obstante que algunos modelos constitucionales permitían ciertos niveles de descentralización administrativa o fiscal, no se logró construir esas unidades básicas de la democracia, que dieran asiento a las instituciones propias de carácter local o regional
Las convenciones y la Constitución británica
Authors: Wilson Geoffrey
Published: April 2023

Hace tres semanas estuve en Varsovia escuchando a juristas alemanes exponer los problemas que entraña la restricción del derecho de propiedad -que está garantizado por su Constitución, la Grundgesetz- con fines de protección ambiental. Al intentar identificar los problemas y buscar los principios que pudieran servir para resolverlos, hablaron sobre las disposiciones de la propia ·Constitución, las decisiones del Tribunal Constitucional ale.mán y sobre los enfoques de los comentaristas autorizados, de la misma manera que podrían hacerlo abogados privados al estudiar las disposiciones del código o las leyes, los fallos de los tribunales y los puntos de vista de comentaristas enterados, para tratar de encontrar la solución de un problema de derecho privado.
Historia, derechos humanos y convergencia constitucional en Europa Oriental
Authors: Pogany Istvan
Published: April 2023

Este artículo se basa en una ponencia presentada al Seminario Procesos Constitucionales Contemporáneos, celebrado en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú en Marzo de 1994. Agradezco profundamente al Decano y al personal de la Facultad de Derecho por su cálida hospitalidad y al Consejo Británico por su generoso apoyo financiero.
Estado y constitucionalismo en Africa : una nueva perspectiva democrática
Authors: Shivji Issa
Published: April 2023

El predominio del modelo liberal democrático no es solamente teórico o académico, sino fundamentalmente práctico. Los regímenes africanos, sea por presión o por algún otro motivo, y quizá para restablecer su credibilidad ante el mundo occidental, están remendando sus constituciones en pos de una mayor liberalización, como lo demuestran las recientes enmiendas constitucionales de Argelia. Bajo estas circunstancias es importante que los juristas africanos cristalicen los fundamentos del constitucionalismo (incluyendo determinados estándares y normas) teniendo presente tanto los intereses de esta aspiración como los de las grandes mayorías de la población de manera que las propuestas constitucionales y el desempeño de los grupos gobernantes y del Estado puedan medirse tomándolas como referente. Ese es el objetivo que se intenta alcanzar en la sección final del presente documento.
The mediating role of the need for absolute truth in the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty, depression, and anxiety
Authors: Akcan Gizem , Uğras Seda
Published: April 2023

This study aims to examine the mediating role of the need for absolute truth variable in the relationship between intolerance to uncertainty, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder. The sample of the study consisted of 314 participants between the ages of 18-65, at least high school graduates voluntarily, by convenience sampling method. Sociodemographic Information Form, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale Short Form, the Need for Absolute Truth Scale, the Beck Depression Scale, and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scales were applied to the participants to get data. Pearson correlation analyses and regression analyses were applied to the data. According to the results, the need for absolute truth partially mediated the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and depression. Besides, the need for absolute truth had a partial mediating role in the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and generalized anxiety disorder.
Keywords: Absolute truth; anxiety; anxiety disorder; depression; uncertainty.
Trust in Financial Institutions and Demand for Financial Advice
Authors: Fong Joelle H , Lee Zeewan
Published: April 2023

This article examines the effect of financial trust on the demand for financial advice in Singapore. Using a general population sample, we study how consumers’ trust in financial institutions impacts both their advice-seeking and advice-adopting behaviors. Only 4 in 10 respondents state that they usually seek (or adopt) advice from a financial advisor before investing their savings. We find that financial trust is a strong predictor of both behavioral outcomes, even after accounting for endogeneity and a number of covariates. Furthermore, the estimated effect of financial trust on adopt advice is larger than that on seek advice. These results are robust to variations in empirical specifications. Results also reveal that education is positively associated with the demand for financial advice, while ethnic minorities are less inclined to seek or adopt professional advice. Our findings underscore the importance of enhancing consumers’ trust in financial institutions as a means to further develop the financial services sector and financial advice markets.
Myopia, Financial Knowledge, and Financial Well-Being
Authors: Lee Jae Min , Kim Kyoung Tae , Hanna Sherman D
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between myopic time discounting and financial well-being moderated by financial knowledge, guided by the dual-self model. Regression results with data from the 2016 National Financial Well-Being Survey sponsored by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau showed that myopia was associated negatively with financial well-being. In addition, financial knowledge was positively associated with financial well-being, and it plays an important role as a moderator on the association between myopia and financial well-being. When both financial knowledge’s direct and interactive effects were considered, financial knowledge may increase the financial well-being of myopic discounters at much smaller rates than nonmyopic discounters. This study provides implications for financial practitioners, educators, and researchers in helping consumers improve their financial well-being.
A Identifikasi Karakteristik Fisik Tanaman Sorgum Bioguma untuk Perancangan Mesin Perontok Sorgum
Authors: Nurhasanah Ana
Published: April 2023

Proses mekanisasi perontokan tanaman sorgum yang efektif dan efisien memerlukan informasi tentang sifat-sifat teknis yang meliputi sifat fisik maupun mekanik dari jenis tanaman sorgum tersebut.  Penelitian ini bertujuan memperoleh beberapa sifat fisik  tanaman sorgum varietas bioguma pada bagian biji, batang dan daun untuk proses mekanisasi perontokan biji dan batang tanaman sorgum.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan jumlah ulangan 3 sampai 30 tergantung dari parameter yang diukur.  Semua pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak.  Tanaman sorgum yang diuji adalah dari beberapa lahan Majalengka dan Bogor.  Karakteristik biji rata-rata mempunyai ukuran 4,58 x 4,32 x 2,64 mm dengan kadar air biji 7,5%, namun untuk biji dengan kadar air biji 30% berukuran rata-rata 5,2x4,8x2,3 mm.  Tingkat kekerasan (breaking point/titik pecah) batang sekitar 13 KgF dan daya tarik malai rata-rata 0,4 KgF
Karakteristik Fruit Leather Kering dari Apel (Malus sylvestris) dan Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus)
Authors: Revitriani Marina , Rahayuningsih Tri , Rejeki Fungki Sri , Noerhartati Endang
Published: April 2023

Processing apples into products such as fruit leather is an effort to extend its shelf life, provide added value, easy to distribute, and potentially an export product, but it has an unattractive color, so it needed to combine with red dragon fruit. In addition, fruit leather has water content of 10-20%, so it has a limited shelf life. Therefore, it’s necessary to study dried fruit leather. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of dried fruit leather made from apple and dragon fruit. The experimental design used a randomized block design (RBD) with two factors, i.e. proportion of apples and red dragon fruits (75%:25%, 50%:50%, 25%:75%) and citric acid concentration (0%, 0.1%). The combination of those treatments was conducted in triplicate. Elasticity, tensile strength, L*a*b color, water content, total sugar, and vitamin C were parameters observed of the dried fruit leather. Sensory testing used a rank test of taste, color, texture, and aroma preferences. The data were analyzed by ANOVA (α=5%). If there was a difference, Duncan's test was performed. The Friedman test was used to analyze organoleptic test data. The results showed that there was an interaction between treatments on each parameter and between the treatments of the panelists' preference for the color and texture of the dried fruit leather. The characteristics of dried fruit leather have ranges of elasticity 13.00–33.00%, tensile strength 1.2–3 N, water content ranges from 1.3–5.3%, total sugar ranges from 67.30–71.70%, and vitamin C ranges from 50.00 mg/100g–94.00mg/100g. Brightness values ​​(L) range from 29.50 to 31.40, a* values ​​range from 12.9 to 17.7(red), and b* values ​​range from -8.2 to -14.8 (blue). Apple and red dragon fruit can make into dried fruit leather, which has a reddish-blue color.

Keywords: apple, citric acid, dragon fruits, dried fruit leather
Potensi Antioksidan Buah Naga Merah (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Kering dengan Pre-Treatment
Authors: Puspawati Gusti Ayu Kadek Diah , Ina Putu Timur , Ekawati Gusti Ayu
Published: April 2023

Red dragon fruit has the potential as a functional food because it contains bioactive compounds that provide health benefits. Dried fruit is a simple processing fruit method and does not change the shape of the fresh fruit much, but during the drying process, the bioactive compounds are easily damaged by heat. It is necessary to give pre-treatment before drying. The study aimed to determine the antioxidant capacity, total phenolic, total flavonoid, betacyanin levels, and sensory preference of dried red dragon fruit with pre-treatments. The six levels of pre-treatments were without pretreatment/control (K0), steam blanching (70ºC) for 10 minutes (K1), soaking in cold citric acid (3%) for 10 minutes (K2), soaking in cold citric acid (3%) for 3 minutes, then steam blanching at 70ºC for 7 minutes (K3), soaking in cold salt (5%) for 10 minutes (K4), and soaking in cold salt (5%) for 3 minutes, steam blanching at 70ºC for 7 minutes (K5), then dried it at 50ºC for 18 hours. The results showed that the control (K0) had the highest total phenolic content (20.10 mg GAE/g), total flavonoid content (5.92 mg QE/g), betacyanin content (1.57 mg/g), antioxidant capacity (1.72 mg GAEAC/g), and organoleptic preference like of color (5.65), rather like of odor (5.00), like of texture (5.69), like of taste (5.92), and like of overall acceptance (5.92). Based on sensory (organoleptic) acceptance, the steam blanching (70ºC, 10 minutes) (K1) of dried red dragon fruit had the highest preference: like of color (6.08), like of texture (5.85), like of taste (6.23), and like of overall acceptance (6.23), but rather like of odor (5.31). Meanwhile, KI had 16.71 mg GAE/g of total phenolics, 4.98 mg QE/g of total flavonoids, 0.87 mg/g of betacyanin levels, and 1.48 mg GAEAC/g of antioxidant capacity. Dried red dragon fruit (especially with steam blanching) has the potential as a functional food ingredient because the pre-treatment maintains its bioactive content during drying.

Keywords: dried red dragon fruit, functional food ingredients, pre-treatment