bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patterns of net primary production changes in eurasian steppes
Authors:   Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Titlyanova A.A. , Shibareva S.V. ,   Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Varakina Z.V. ,   Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study. The aim of the study was to analyze changes in the above-ground (ANP), below-ground (BNP) and total net primary production (NPP), expressed in dry matter, in meadow, true and dry steppes along the latitudinal (from 56o to 43o N) and longitudinal (from 36o to 116o E) gradients. Methodology. Production characteristics of 32 steppes (9 meadow, 14 true and 9 dry steppes), obtained by the same method of minimal estimate, were analyzed. Main results. The ANP value in meadow steppes decreases from 10,2 to 3,1 t/ha per year, in true steppes from 6,7 to 0,7 t/ha per year and in dry steppes from 3,7 to 0,6 t/ha per year. The value of BNP in meadow steppes varies from 26,8 to 10,1 t/ha per year; in true steppes - from 25.7 to 7.7 t/ha per year; and in dry steppes - from 24,8 to 4,9 t/ha per year. The BNP changes from West to East were found not to follow the ANP changes: a decrease in ANP may be accompanied by an increase in BNP. According to the ANP estimates the analyzed steppes can be grouped as following: 1) ANP from 10 to 5; 2) ANP from 5 to 3; 3) ANP from 3 to 1; 4) ANP less than 1 t/ha per year. The first group is located between 56o and 51o NL and includes six meadow steppes and one true steppe. The second group includes all three types of steppes (three meadow, six true and one dry steppe) between 56o and 50o N. The third group of steppes, between 54° and 43° NL, consists of six true and seven dry steppes. At 50°N one true and one dry steppes are located with the smallest ANP. The first and the second groups are located in the same territory (from 56o to 50o N) and include both meadow and true steppes. About 70% of the meadow and half of the true steppes are characterized by the ANP ranging from 6.7 to 3.1 t/ha per year. In the northern part of the explored zone there are highly productive meadow steppes, whereas in its southern part there are true steppes with both high and low production. The third group of steppes, with production from 3 to 1 t/ha per year, includes seven low-productive true and eight dry steppes. The average ANP of true and dry steppes of this group are similar (2,2 t/ha per year). Consequently, the area from 54° to 43°N can be considered as a zone of dry steppes. Conclusion. There are no separate zones of meadow and real steppes, but there is a steppe zone that includes meadow and true steppes. The proposed division of the steppes and their zoning is made on the basis of ANP, which is the most important characteristic of any ecosystem.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hygiene in Hindu Society of Chunikhel, Lalitpur
Authors: Bista Chandra Bhakta
Published: October 2023

Every religion and culture has its ideas about purity, cleanliness, and what constitutes good physical, personal, and mental cleanliness. The current Hindu society of today stands the same knowledge and customs, but they view hygiene from a different angle. Personal hygiene and sanitation are taken as significant aspects linked to Hindu society. Purity, faith, ritual, and cleanliness in Hindu society are based on the Hindu scriptures related to sanitation and hygiene patterns and the main objective of cleanliness and regular practice in the current society. The study is based on Hindu men and women above 35 years old. The study considers sanitation and hygiene in numerous aspects, including religion, social prestige, self-satisfaction, health, etc. The study includes toilet use, personal hygiene, safe drinking water, and household hygiene as variables. While sanitation and hygiene are prioritized in Hinduism, the modern Hindu community is evolving to recognize not only religious but also physical, social, and psychological well-being. The respondents had high knowledge, favorable attitudes, and good behavior about sanitation and hygiene. Hindu society has internalized and practiced sanitation and hygienic behavior from both religious and health perspectives. The Hindu community also agrees with the new approach to the relationship between Hindu rituals and hygiene and sanitation.
¿Madres y trabajadoras? El papel de la fecundidad en la participación económica de las mujeres en México, 2005 y 2019
Authors: Montoya-García María Valeria Judith , Ortiz-Ávila Elsa
Published: October 2023

El artículo analiza los cambios en la relación entre la participación de las mujeres en el mercado de trabajo y el número de hijos nacidos vivos en México, y considera, además, el efecto de otros factores como son la edad, el nivel educativo, el nivel de urbanización y el estado conyugal. Se realizó un análisis comparativo que toma como fuente de información la Encuesta Nacional de Ocupación y Empleo para el segundo trimestre de 2005 y 2019. Se aplicaron estadísticos descriptivos y un modelo de regresión logística binomial para observar el peso de los factores relacionados con la participación económica femenina. Los resultados mostraron que se han mantenido patrones encontrados por investigaciones previas. En cuanto al tema de interés, se observó una relación inversa entre el número de hijos y la propensión a participar en el mercado laboral. Sin embargo, estar unida resultó la covariable con mayor peso negativo.
Strategi Pengembangan Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan (TMSBK) studi kasus Benteng Fort de Kock Dinas Pariwisata, Pemuda dan Olahraga kota Bukittinggi
Authors: Hartawan Ferzi - , Afrilian Peppy
Published: October 2023

AbstractPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat dan menentukan Strategi pengembangan yang dilakukan oleh Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan Studi Kasus Benteng Fort de Kock Dinas Pariwisata Kota Bukittinggi sudah optimal sebagai salahsatu Destinasi Tujuan Wisata terbaik di Sumatera Barat khususnya pada Kota Bukittinggi. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Oppurtunity, dan Threats). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Strategi Pengembangan Taman Marga Satwa Studi Kasus Benteng Fort de Kock sebagai salahsatu Destinasi Tujuan Wisata populer yang ada di Sumatera  Barat khususnya Kota Bukittinggi dalam mempertahankan keasrian dari peninggalan sejarah dan pengembagan RTH( Ruang Terbuka Hijau) yang sangat baik sehingga para pengunjung masih bisa menikmati keaslian yang belum berubah seutuhnya karena Benteng Fort de Kock adalah salahsatu bangunan Cagar Budaya. Pengertian Cagar Budaya dalam UURI No. 11 Tahun 2010 : Cagar Budaya adalah warisan budaya bersifat kebendaan berupa: Benda Cagar, Budaya Bangunan ,Cagar Budaya, Struktur Cagar Budaya, Situs Cagar Budaya dan kawasan Cagar Budaya di darat dan/atau di air yang perlu dilestarikan keberadaannya karena memiliki nilai penting bagi sejarah, ilmu pengetahuan, pendidikan, agama, dan/atau kebudayaan melalui proses penetapan. Bersifat kebendaan berdasarkan Undang-Undang bahwa Cagar Budaya adalah warisan budaya yang bersifat kebendaan atau yang biasa disebut dengan bersifat tangible. Artinya bahwa warisan budaya yang masuk ke dalam kategori Cagar Budaya adalah warisan budaya yang berwujud konkrit, dapat dilihat dan diraba oleh indra, mempunyai massa dan dimensi yang nyata. Jenis Cagar Budaya ada lima jenis Cagar Budaya, yaitu Benda Cagar Budaya,  Bangunan Cagar Budaya, Struktur Cagar Budaya, Situs Cagar Budaya, dan Kawasan Cagar Budaya.Berada di darat dan di air salah satu pembeda antara UURI No. 5 Tahun 1992 dengan UURI NO. 11 Tahun 2010 adalah diakomodirnya Cagar Budaya yang ada di air. Bahwa Cagar Budaya adalah warisan budaya bersifat kebendaan di darat dan/atau di air. Nilai penting sesuatu dapat dikatakan Cagar Budaya jika memiliki nilai penting bagi sejarah, ilmu pengetahuan, pendidikan, agama, dan/atau kebudayaan. Sejarah Ilmu pengetahuan dan Agama. Dan Benteng Fort de Kock hampir memilki semua yang dijelaskan.Keyword : Strategi, Pengembangan, TMSBK Studi Kasus Benteng Fort de Kock
Pengembangan UMKM Sikumbang Songket Menjadi Ekonomi Kreatif Pariwisata di Padang Panjang
Authors: Gustia Nadia , Afrilian Pepy
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana UMKM sikumbang songket menjadi daya tarik pada ekonomi kreatif pariwisata di Padang Panjang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dalam membangun sebuah usaha harus pandai dalam memilih peluang dan bisa mengambil resiko. Selain itu, pelaku umkm dpat meningkatkan kualitas baik barang mauapun jasa seperti pelayanan yang ramah dan baik kepada konsumen. Selain itu, pelaku usaha juga pandai dalam melakukan pemasaran dan menempatkan strategi yang baik sehingga dapat menarik konsumen seperti adanya keunggulan dari produk pesaing atau adanya daya tarik seperti edukasi pembuatan songket misalnya.
Review of: Frank Vermeulen, Gert-Jan Burgers, Simon Keays and Cristina Corsi, eds. 2012. Urban Landscape Survey in Italy and the Mediterranean. Oxford: Oxbow.
Authors: Michele Silani
Published: October 2023

Frank Vermeulen, Gert-Jan Burgers, Simon Keays and Cristina Corsi, eds. 2012. Urban Landscape Survey in Italy and the Mediterranean. Oxford: Oxbow.
Morphological Diversity of an Underutilized and Wild Edible Fruit (Cordia) Species in Three Districts of Bastar Region of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors:   School of Studies (Forestry and Wildlife), Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India., Dandsena Neeta , Nema Sharad ,   School of Studies (Forestry and Wildlife), Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Published: October 2023

The multipurpose deciduous tree Cordia dichotoma belongs to the family Boraginaceae and it is variously called as Glueberry, Goonda, Lasora and locally as ‘Bohaar’ in Bastar (Chhattisgarh). The diversity in morphological traits in Cordia species were marked and identified at different locations of three districts of Bastar region to assess phenotypic morphological variation and to estimate genotypic and phenotypic variability for various morphological traits of fruits for future use. The quantitative traits like fruit weight, length, and diameter are important quality traits in many horticultural crops are used in genetic diversity studies. The underutilized fruits are advantageous crops being hardy in nature and tolerate extreme climatic conditions and possess high potential to provide nutritional and social benefits. The present investigation is performed for the identification, morphological analysis and diversity exploration with respect to food value of underutilized and wild edible fruit Cordia dichotoma found in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. A Total of ten numbers of representative trees of Cordia species from each district were selected for morphological and silvicultural studies. It is found that genotype of Cordia has morphological variations in the region. Two species of Cordia i.e., Cordia obliqua and Cordia dichotoma were taken for the study. This study revealed that source/provenance Jagdalpur and Dantewada had Cordia species with better fruit size than district Kondagaon source, also morphological variations of Cordia species in different sources or provenance with respect to fruit fresh weight, pulp weight, peel weight, pulp and peel ratio revealed that Cordia dichotoma G. Forst has better fruit size and pulp percentage.
Analysis of Genetic Diversity among Populations of an Endangered Medicinal Plant Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari (Guggul) using Molecular Markers
Authors:   Mahila PG Mahavidyalaya, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India., Vyas Priyanka , K Jaiswal Sunil ,   School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Joshi Vinod ,   School of Basic Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Angel Bennet ,   School of Basic Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Angel Annet ,   School of Basic Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Manzoor Uzma ,   School of Agriculture, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Yadav Amarjeet ,   School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India., Joshi Ramesh ,   School of Agricultural Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India.
Published: October 2023

Commiphora wightii has massive economic value and a wide array of medicinal uses in both ancient and modern therapeutics. It has been observed that the number of C. wightii populations in Rajasthan are declining substantially because of anthropogenic activities in the form of over-exploitation for resin and fuel. Very limited molecular studies have been reported on the molecular characterization of Commiphora wightii at national and international level. The present investigation aims to assess the genetic diversity within and among different populations to determine the relationship of genetic variability with geographical distribution of Rajasthan and to offer genetic resource information for future meaningful implementation of conservation programs applicable for C. wightii. The present study comprised of 11 RAPD markers generated 37 loci of which two were polymorphic with an average 4.85% DNA polymorphism. The maximum polymorphism (33.33%) was detected for OPU-8 marker. Similarly, 9 ISSR markers generated 47 loci of which 10 were polymorphic with an average 22.11% DNA polymorphism. The maximum polymorphism (33.33%) was observed for ISSR marker 811P, 814P and UBC857. Jaccard’s similarity coefficient varied from 0.55-1.00 among the populations of Commiphora wightii using all the ISSR marker, while it ranges 0.20-0.95 for RAPD markers. The row dendrogram constructed using unweighted pair group method with arithmetic averages or UPGMA with a SAHN module of the NTSYS software which showed a phenetic representation of genetic relationships as revealed by the similarity coefficient for all the ISSR and RAPD profiles.
Reminiscences of Manmohan Manohar Laloraya: A Great Friend to Many, and A Visionary Leader
Authors:   Department of Plant Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Center of Biophysics & Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA., Govindjee Govindjee , Prasad Tiwari Durga ,   Department of Botany, Government Science College, Jabalpur, MP, India., Raj Prasad Raghuveer ,   Pacific Forest Research Centre, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada., Kaur Kehri Harbans ,   Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, UP, India., Narain Aishwarya ,   I-204, Sector-1, SunCity, S. P. Ring Road, South Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India., Prakash Sinha Daya ,   B-255, Sector 26, Noida, UP, India., Naithani Sushma ,   Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
Published: October 2023

Dr. Manmohan Manohar Laloraya (September 1, 1932- February 18, 2023) was an outstanding teacher, researcher and administrator who mentored many scholars who themselves became leaders. He was gifted with a brilliant mind and unique research career, working with both plants and animals. He had received numerous awards and honours in his lifetime including the distinguished plant physiologist award in 1995, and being the Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India. We present below his brief biography, which is followed by his extraordinary research contributions on both plants and animals. We end this “In memoriam” with personal reminiscences of some of his class fellows, research collaborators, and life-long friends, and a 1958 group photograph with many at a conference.
Nutritional Values and Antioxidant Activity of Wild and Cultivated Banana Pseudostems from Manipur, North Eastern India
Authors:   Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India., Sonia Devi Thokchom , Gajurel Padmaraj ,   Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India., Sureshkumar Singh Sorokhaibam ,   Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Published: October 2023

Young and fresh banana pseudostems of (Musa sp.) locally known as “Laphu” (Manipuri) are sold in the local markets and consumed as a common vegetable in Manipur. Despite high economic value and consumption, the nutritional values of banana pseudostems have not been studied. The present study evaluated the nutritional values and antioxidant activity of four highly consumed banana pseudostems [MN13 (Meitei Hei), MN14 (Maring Hei), MN15 (Ningol Hei) and MN20 (Ching Laphu)] found in different parts of Manipur. Two of the cultivated banana pseudostems (MN13 and MN15) were identified as Musa acuminata, MN14 as Musa hybrid cultivar and MN20 as Musa balbisiana of the family Musaceae. The total sugar (0.99 %), reducing sugar (0.57 %), starch (39.22%) and amino acid (23.94 μg/mg) contents were recorded highest in MN14. Non-reducing sugar (0.57 %), crude protein (12.84 %), ash content (30.63%), total phenolic content (23.31 ug GAE/mg) and flavonoid (15μg RE/mg) were found highest in MN20. Among minerals, the highest values of N content was recorded in MN20 (2.05%), P in MN13 (400.78 mg/100g), K in MN14 (42.88 mg/100g) and Na (1.14 mg/100g) in MN15. The antioxidant properties of the pseudostems were found to be very low in all samples as compared to cow pea (31.56%), ascorbic acid (65.86%) and gallic acid (69.2%). The present study reveals that the two banana pseudostems, MN14 (Musa hybrid cultivar) and MN20 (Musa balbisiana) were found to possess the highest nutritional contents based on mineral and dietary values. Further, studies may lead to the development of a suitable management strategy for conservation and sustainable utilization of MN20 as an important vegetable in the future.
Bio-Efficacy of Flavonoid Phytocompound Isolated From Acmella Calva (Dc.) R.K. Jansen
Authors:   Research scholar, Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India., Priyadharshni K. , Shanthi P. ,   Dean of Life Science, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: October 2023

The phytocompound 5,7,3’,4’–Flavon-3-ol isolated and characterized through spectral studies was analyzed for its anticariogenic activity through disc diffusion method and In-silico analysis. It was carried against dental caries causing microbes such as Streptococcus mutans at different concentration (20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 μg/ml) of which the maximum zone of inhibition was noticed at 160 μg/ml. In in-silico analysis, the molecular docking of phytocompound was analyzed against 4 proteins of the pathogen which were retrieved from PDB database. The phytocompound 5,7,3’,4’ – Flavon-3-ol showed good response against all proteins. Among these, the highest ligand and protein interaction was noticed in 3AIE protein of Streptococcus mutans. The flavonoid compound was tested for its drug likeness and ADME/T properties. The results revealed that the compound accepted the three rule out of four in Lipinski rule of five. ADME properties and toxicity of the phytocompound showed oral bioavailability which are under permissible limit. From the present investigation, it was proved that the phytocompound 5,7,3’,4’–Flavon-3-ol is harmless and effect potent against dental caries causing microbes.
Acampe rigida (Buchanan-Hamilton ex Smith) P. F. Hunt: New Record for Rajasthan State, India
Authors:   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Singh Jai , Gupta Shikha ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Arya Manmohan ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Poonar Neelam ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Raskar Smita ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Kotiya Amit ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Published: October 2023

This article deals with Acampe rigida (Orchidaceae) first-time distribution records from the state of Rajasthan. A brief description, phenology, habitat notes and photographs are provided.
unravelling the Mode of Action of Wound Healing Efficiency with the compounds Screened from Hygrophila auriculata by Molecular docking Studies
Authors:   Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., E Deepika , KS Santhy ,   Department of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: October 2023

Hygrophila auriculata is one of the traditional herbal plants utilized by many rural folks to heal wounds. According to the traditional knowledge, the roots of the plant would be highly effective for wound healing. the plant-based secondary metabolites remain an essential aspect in developing novel drug candidates. the early screening of bioactive compounds for a therapeutic property would be strongly evidenced to carry out the in vitro and in vivo studies. the current study focuses on screening bioactive compounds involved in wound healing using in silico molecular docking studies. the LcMS analysis of H. auriculata yielded about 15 compounds in positive and negative modes with the greatest medicinal properties. the drug-likeness, physicochemical properties, and bioactivity scores were evaluated for 15 compounds using SWISS AdME online tool. the compounds that indicate drug like properties and adhere to the permissible parameters are epiafzelechin, betulin, caffeic acid 3-glucoside, quercetin, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, chlorogenic acid, myristic acid, and 5, P coumaroyl quinic acid implying to be a cell-permeable and orally active drug. the bioactivity scores indicated that the compounds to be highly active. the binding affinities were checked with the wound pathogenic proteins such as Elastase, Glycogen synthase kinase-3β, gelatinase, and collagenase. the compounds that fall within the drug-likeness limit were further evaluated for AdMEt properties and predicted that majority compounds are nontoxic and easily absorbed. the docking score ranged from -1.56 kcal/mol to -9.65 kcal/mol which exhibited the strongest binding affinity. the effective binding of compounds like epiafzelechin, betulin, kaempferol-7-o-Glucoside, linoleic acid, chlorogenic acid, and quercetin with these proteins provides evidence for further research to elucidate the underlying mechanism that promotes wound healing of Hygrophila auriculata root.
A collection of PISA-formatted tasks for developing students' reading literacy. Part 3
Authors: Zabolotna Oksana ,   Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine
Published: October 2023

The collection contains tasks developed by teachers of Ukrainian language and literature, English language, foreign literature, history and civic education during the teacher training courses " European Teaching Excellence for Students’ Better Performance " at the Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine (June 2023) within the Jean Monnet Module " European Teaching Excellence for Students’ Better Performance " (620287-EPP-1-2020-1-UA-EPPJMO-MODULE).
Diferentes substratos na produção de mudas de pimenta malagueta em Araguatins, Tocantins
Authors:   Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Tocantins, Araújo David Barbosa , Lobo Roberta de Freitas Souza ,   Universidade Federal do Goiás, Sousa Geslanny Oliveira ,   Universidade Estadual do Maranhão, Sousa Francisco de Assys Romero da Mota ,   Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Alves Bruna Morais ,   Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Tocantins, Damascena Jossimara Ferreira ,   Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Oliveira Pedro Luid de Sousa ,   Universidade Federal de Jataí
Published: October 2023

The quality of seedling production is an important factor to be considered in a vegetable production system. In view of this, the objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of different alternative organic substrates on the production of chili pepper seedlings in the conditions of Araguatins, Tocantins. The treatments consisted of the following substrates: T1: 100% terra preta, T2: 100% commercial substrate (Basaplant®), T3: 50% terra preta + 50% goat manure, T4: 50% soil black + 50% swine manure, T5: 100% organic compost. The Basaplant® substrate provided lower quality seedlings. Of the alternative substrates, the organic compost provided the best development of pepper seedlings.
Transhumanismo: ¿homo sapies o ciborg? I Ponencias
Authors:   Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Lacalle María
Published: October 2023

Desde los orígenes de la humanidad, el ser humano ha procurado mejorar sus condiciones de vida y el bienestar de sus congéneres mediante la ciencia y la técnica aplicadas a su propia existencia y a la realidad que lo circunda. En las últimas décadas, gracias al desarrollo científico y tecnológico, hemos experimentado un crecimiento acelerado, que seguramente devendrá exponencial, de las posibilidades que nos ofrecen las denominadas tecnologías convergentes: la genética, la nanotecnología, la neurociencia y la inteligencia artificial. En este contexto, surge hace más de tres décadas una corriente cultural denominada transhumanismo, movimiento que ha sido definido por uno de sus promotores intelectuales, Nick Bostrom, director del Instituto para el Futuro de la Humanidad de la Universidad de Oxford, como «un movimiento o corriente cultural, intelectual y científica, que afirma el deber moral de mejorar las capacidades físicas y cognitivas de la especie humana, y de aplicar al ser humano la tecnología emergente para que se puedan eliminar aspectos no deseados e innecesarios de la condición humana como serían el sufrimiento, la enfermedad, el envejecimiento y hasta la condición mortal». El transhumanismo nos sitúa ante multitud de interrogantes, algunos estrictamente científico-prácticos acerca de las posibilidades reales de llevarlo a cabo y otros teóricos. En este movimiento, es fundamental distinguir lo real y factible a corto, medio y largo plazo y la ciencia ficción (como la criogenización o el uploading de la mente a un ordenador). La corriente transhumanista nos pone ante preguntas filosóficas y éticas: ¿quién es el ser humano?, ¿quién el transhumano o el poshumano? ¿Es verdaderamente el ser humano una máquina muy perfecta, tal y como presuponen los transhumanistas, o es algo más? ¿Es deseable la mejora de la especie en el plano físico, genético y cognitivo? ¿En qué condiciones o límites éticos y legales debería realizarse dicha mejora? ¿Está llamado el ser humano a una mejora y a la plena realización o inmortalismo en términos biopsíquicos terrenales, como supone la corriente, o a algo más? ¿Satisfará esta mejora naturalista la búsqueda de sentido y los anhelos del corazón humano?
Transhumanismo: ¿homo sapies o ciborg? II Comunicaciones
Authors:   Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Lacalle María
Published: October 2023

Desde los orígenes de la humanidad, el ser humano ha procurado mejorar sus condiciones de vida y el bienestar de sus congéneres mediante la ciencia y la técnica aplicadas a su propia existencia y a la realidad que lo circunda. En las últimas décadas, gracias al desarrollo científico y tecnológico, hemos experimentado un crecimiento acelerado, que seguramente devendrá exponencial, de las posibilidades que nos ofrecen las denominadas tecnologías convergentes: la genética, la nanotecnología, la neurociencia y la inteligencia artificial. En este contexto, surge hace más de tres décadas una corriente cultural denominada transhumanismo, movimiento que ha sido definido por uno de sus promotores intelectuales, Nick Bostrom, director del Instituto para el Futuro de la Humanidad de la Universidad de Oxford, como «un movimiento o corriente cultural, intelectual y científica, que afirma el deber moral de mejorar las capacidades físicas y cognitivas de la especie humana, y de aplicar al ser humano la tecnología emergente para que se puedan eliminar aspectos no deseados e innecesarios de la condición humana como serían el sufrimiento, la enfermedad, el envejecimiento y hasta la condición mortal». El transhumanismo nos sitúa ante multitud de interrogantes, algunos estrictamente científico-prácticos acerca de las posibilidades reales de llevarlo a cabo y otros teóricos. En este movimiento, es fundamental distinguir lo real y factible a corto, medio y largo plazo y la ciencia ficción (como la criogenización o el uploading de la mente a un ordenador). La corriente transhumanista nos pone ante preguntas filosóficas y éticas: ¿quién es el ser humano?, ¿quién el transhumano o el poshumano? ¿Es verdaderamente el ser humano una máquina muy perfecta, tal y como presuponen los transhumanistas, o es algo más? ¿Es deseable la mejora de la especie en el plano físico, genético y cognitivo? ¿En qué condiciones o límites éticos y legales debería realizarse dicha mejora? ¿Está llamado el ser humano a una mejora y a la plena realización o inmortalismo en términos biopsíquicos terrenales, como supone la corriente, o a algo más? ¿Satisfará esta mejora naturalista la búsqueda de sentido y los anhelos del corazón humano?
Thermal analysis of water distillation system using pv/t collector combined single basin still
Authors:   Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Hồ Huy Đăng ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Hoàng Viết Văn ,   Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Ly Tu Trong College of Ho Chi Minh City, 390 Hoang Van Thu street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Bao The ,   Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

A simulation program combined with experiment for hot water supply system using PV/T collector combined with Single Basin solar still is introduced in this paper. PV/T collector is known as a thermal - electrical co-generation device. Besides the ability to generate electricity, it also generates heat to heat water, serving water distillation at night. This combination not only helps to increase the electrical capacity of the solar cells, but also helps to increase the total distillation output of the day and night for the Single Basin solar still. Based on the energy balance equations at the components of the PV/T collector, the hot water tank and the components of the Single Basin solar still, a simulation program is set up using the MATLAB programming language with the Simulink tool. The simulation results are verified experimentally with high accuracy from 4.24% to 7.11%. The article demonstrates that the electrical capacity of solar cells increased by 8.6%, the average electrical efficiency and average energy efficiency of PV/T collector reached 15.1% and 36.2%, respectively. Besides, the distilled water output in one day increased by an average of 38.2% compared to the traditional Single Basin water distillation equipment. The simulation program in this study can be applied in different weather conditions, saving time and money for the implementation of projects combining PV/T collector and Single Basin solar still for arid localities and remote islands.
Comparison of Taguchi Method and Response Surface Methodology in Determining Optimal Parameters for Welding Two Metal Plates
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Phung Tri Cong ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Do Huynh Nhat ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

Welding technology play important role in manufacturing and gas metal arc welding is one of the most popular welding methods. There are many input parameters that affect the quality of the welding seam such as welding current, welding voltage, welding speed, etc. One of the problems in controlling welding robot is determining the optimal parameters that maximize the quality of welding. There are several designs of experiment techniques can be used to get the desired results with small number of experiments. In this paper, Taguchi method and response surface methodology are chosen to estimate the value of residual stresses of the seam path of welding two metal plates. In case of response surface methodology, both Box-Behnken design and central composite design are used in determining the optimal parameters. The estimation of residual stresses is done by ABAQUS software. The comparison among the designs is done and many conclusions about the optimal parameters and mathematical model are presented.
Regularized local damage model for quasi-brittle material
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tran Nhu-Quan ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc-Minh ,   Duy Tan Institute for Computational Engineering (DTRICE), Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam, Bui Quoc-Tinh ,   Duy Tan Institute for Computational Engineering (DTRICE), Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam, Ho Duc-Duy ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

This paper presents an improved local damage model for quasi-brittle materials. A parameter, namely damage, in the range [0,1] is used to characterize the material from intact state to complete failure. Classical local damage model is known for low computational cost but it suffers from numerical issues such as difficult convergence and mesh-density-dependent results. Various non-local models have therefore been proposed, however the computational cost is increased, which hinders the applicability in practical problems. Furthermore, the width of the damage zone predicted by the non-local models is usually non-physically large. Here, the improvement is the introduction of the fracture energy and element-size into the calculation of damage parameters to mitigate the weakness of the local damage model, while keeping low computational cost. The employment of polygonal element is also proposed to utilize the advantage of high-accuracy, thus less number of elements (than the usual 3-node triangular or 4-node quadrilateral elements) can be used. The bi-energy norm-based equivalent strain is for the first time considered in a local damage model. This quantity is based on the maximum strain criterion, but with a modification to take into account the property of quasi-brittle materials such as concrete, limestone, etc., that load capacity in compression is higher than in tension. Accuracy and efficiency of the proposed model is investigated through comparison with reference results from experiments and other numerical methods.
Crack detection in reinforced concrete beams under loading using deformed shape curvature method
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, HUTECH University, 475A Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ha Tuan Minh , Tran Thanh-Duy ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; T.Y.Lin International Vietnam CO., LTD, 60A Hoang Van Thu Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Viet-Tien ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 4, 11 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, Dang Ngoc-Thuy-Vy ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Truong Tran-De-Nhat ,   Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Duc-Duy ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

Structural health monitoring (SHM) helps to detect anomalies on the structure early, thereby creating favorable conditions for repairing or replacing damaged components in a timely manner, estimating the remaining life of the building, and limiting any potential consequences to a minimum. Nowadays, science and technology in the field of civil engineering have advanced significantly. The development of effective and reliable methods for damage detection has been a remarkable research topic for many years. This study presents a method of detecting the position and width of crack zones for reinforced concrete (RC) beams using the curvature of the deformed shape as input data. A 4-point bending test of an RC beam is simulated using ANSYS APDL software. The simulation results are verified by comparing with experimental results to verify the numerical simulation's reliability. The change in the deformed shape curvature in the RC beam is analyzed with different loading levels. Then, a set of damage identification indices based on the difference in the deformed shape curvature is proposed to evaluate the method’s accuracy. The results show that the deformed shape curvature method has high accuracy in identifying the location and the width of the crack zones in the RC beam under loading.
PPG Signal and application in the medical field
Authors:   Department of Construction Machinery and Handling Equipment Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam, Phan Khanh Duy , Luu Thanh Tung ,   Department of Construction Machinery and Handling Equipment Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam, Huynh Duy An ,   Department of Construction Machinery and Handling Equipment Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

The ascent of remote health examination is a burgeoning trend in healthcare, aimed at tackling the challenge of hospital overload and streamlining the process of patient monitoring. To achieve these laudable goals, a device that is both efficient and capable of extracting critical health indicators is of paramount importance. Enter photoplethysmography (PPG) technology - a compact and user-friendly device that offers a wealth of health-related information. PPG is an optical, non-invasive method of measuring changes in blood volume in tissue by illuminating the skin and detecting variations in light absorption caused by blood flow. This technique has a multitude of applications, including the measurement of blood oxygen saturation, the estimation of blood pressure, the assessment of vascular aging, and the detection of arrhythmias. Therefore, it presents a promising avenue in addressing the challenge of hospital overload. This article provides an all-encompassing overview of photoplethysmography (PPG) technology, elucidating the underlying principles and highlighting its noteworthy applications. Specifically, the article expounds on the use of PPG in measuring blood oxygen saturation, estimating blood pressure, assessing vascular aging, and detecting arrhythmias. Despite the advantageous applications of PPG, there are still some issues that need to be addressed, such as the limited availability of PPG data sets in certain populations, the sensitivity of PPG signal to motion and ambient conditions, and a lack of clarity about the nature of PPG which leads to the absence of standard criteria in sampling and interpretation of PPG in its applications. And these issues are also thoroughly discussed in the paper.
To the anniversary of the scientist and writer(Tursyn Zhurtbay – 70)
Authors:   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Makhsotоvna Azmukhanova Aiman
Published: October 2023

Филология ғылымдарының докторы, Л.Н. Гумилев атындағы Еуразия ұлттық университетінің профессоры, Қытай Халық Республикасының Орталық мемлекеттік Ұлттар университетінің құрметті профессоры, Қазақстанның еңбек сіңірген қайраткері, Қазақстан Педагогикалық ғылымдар академиясының академигі Тұрсын Құдакелдiұлы Жұртбай – белгілі жазушы, әдебиеттанушы, алаштанушы, Қазақстан Республикасының рухани мәдениетінің тарихын зерттеуші. Ғалымның қазақ әдебиетінің тарихына қатысты іргелі еңбектері республикадан тыс жерлерге де өте жақсы таныс. Көркем шығармалары мен зерттеу еңбектері әлемнiң 19 тiлiне, ал ғылыми еңбектерi ЮНЕСКО-ның ресми тiлдерiне аударылған. 1000-нан астам ғылыми мақаланың, 77 кітап пен ғылыми монография, оқу құралының авторы. Саналы ғұмырын еліміздің рухани мәдениет тарихына, жазушылыққа, әдеби-публицистикаға, білім беруге, қоғамдық қызметке арнаған ғалымның өмір жолы жас ғалымдар үшін ғылымға қызмет етудің үлкен үлгісі және оларды өз халқы үшін жасампаз еңбекке баулитыны қуантады. Биыл мерейлі 70 жасқа толып отырған көрнекті ғалым, ұстаз, қаламгер Тұрсын Құдакелдіұлы Жұртбайды журналымыздың редакциясы атынан шын жүректен құттықтап, мықты денсаулық, бақыт, Қазақстан ғылымы мен руханиятының дамуына қосар үлесіңіз мол бола беруіне тілектеспіз!1. ӨмірбаяныТұрсын Құдакелдiұлы Жұртбай 1951 жылғы 15 тамызда Семей (қазiргi Шығыс Қазақстан) облысы Абай ауданының Шаған ауылында туған. 1969-1974 жылдары қазiргi Әл-Фараби атындағы Қазақ мемлекеттiк ұлттық университетiнiң журналистика факультетiнде оқыды.
Ancient Kyrgyz writing(from ancient times to the 10th century A.D.)
Authors:   Zhusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, Dzhamankulova K.T.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with the ancient Kyrgyz writings as pictography, logography, identification marks (en tamga) and phonography. The object of the research is the Yenisei written monuments: Minusinsk and Tuvanian. The Minusinsk written monuments are characterized by the so-called «animal style», the predominant style of art of the Scythian era, especially characterized by the depiction of animals.Petroglyphs of the Scythian-Siberian animal style were found in an ancient grave on the high mountain Bai-Dag of Tuva. The article analyzes the graphic styles of the Karasuk and Tagar cultures, in which wild animals were totem symbols, and focuses on written monuments found in Kopen, Kapchaly and Uybat, which have preserved in the style of Scythian-Siberian traditions. The “animal style” is also characteristic of the monuments of the Kazylgan culture. So, on the Syyn-Churek rock, petroglyphs of about 300 animals, drawings of people and solar signs are captured.The author also analyzes a new type of communication in the form of symbol, tamga signs, which arose because of the development of cattle breeding and were used by the Min-sui nomadic herders at the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Generic and family of tamga signs were passed down from generation to generation, one of the reasons for the appearance was the marking of animals. Over time, their function has expanded. Later, in the 4th-10th centuries, tamga signs spread widely over the vast territories of Steppe Eurasia.The article traces the continuity of logographic writing in the culture of the Turkic peoples. The article considers the Khakass ornament in the Chaatas culture and in the Tyukhtyat culture, as well as Tuvan ornaments and their Kyrgyz origin. The author also explores ornaments at the burial grounds of Sagly-Bazhy II, Kazylgan, Kokel; reveals the semantics of geometric, plant, zoomorphic patterns. The narrative character of the patterns, historicity, realism and musicality of Kyrgyz ornaments are noted.An important point in the article is the definition of the phonographic character of the Orkhon-Yenisei writing used by the ancient Turks in the 6th-10th centuries. The author believes that the Orkhon-Yenisei writing is based on the Yenisei writing of the ancient Kyrgyz. The Yenisei writing is graphically and in content very close to the Talas runic graphemes
Peculiarities of the e use of the ancient Uyghur alphabet on the basis of written texts
Authors:   L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Moldabay T.
Published: October 2023

Ancient Uyghur writing occupies a special place in the culture of steppe nomads. It is believed that the ancient Uyghur writing arose based on the Sogdian writing (more precisely: it was adapted to it), nevertheless, this writing was used by the steppe nomads for a long time and played an important role in the formation of the ancient Uyghur literary language. Ancient Uyghur inscriptions found in East Turkestan became the object of close attention of scientists after the discovery of the ancient Turkic runic writing.It should also be noted that the ancient Uyghur inscriptions are very diverse in genres, differ in the variety of content and forms of grapheme writing, the classification and analysis of which is the subject of this article. Moreover, we have systematized by content all the main texts of the era of the Uyghur Kaganate, revealed the features of their functioning. Thus, we are trying to reveal the significance and importance of the ancient Uyghur culture in the common Turkic culture and make our contribution to its research.