bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Problems of Determining the Criterion of Classification of Legal Facts
Authors:   Attorney, Vice-President of the National Association of Business Defence Attorneys, Romanov Roman V.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the problems of determining the criterion of classification of legal facts. For a long time, the presence of will has been the generally accepted criterion in jurisprudence for classifying legal facts. However, such classification is not without its problems. The author focuses on identifying the problems of determining a criterion of classification of legal facts that would cover the currently existing forms of legal facts. The author determines the problem of assigning states to legal facts using only the will criterion of classification on the basis of philosophical works on the theory of knowledge and works in the field of jurisprudence. The author concludes that it is necessary to distinguish several levels of classification of legal facts and that there is a relationship between legal fact events and actions that precede these events.
The Imperial Unity of Dante Alighieri
Authors:   Head of the Department of History of State and Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Isaev Igor A.
Published: September 2024

The article is dedicated to the Dante Alighieri’s state theory, his explanation of the ideal form of government, that is the empire.
Specific Features of Transaction Challenging in a Bankruptcy Procedure
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law and Civil Procedure of the A.S. Griboyedov Moscow University, PhD (Law), Neznamova Alla A.
Published: September 2024

The article reviews the issues of the transaction invalidity institution based on special rules and on broader grounds stipulated by the Bankruptcy Law. The author studies the correlation between the concept of a transaction under the bankruptcy laws and the concept established by the general rules on transactions stipulated by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
On the Concept of Commercial Mediation and Its Consolidation in Law
Authors:   ostgraduate Student of the Department of Commercial Law and Legal Methods of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Khugaeva Dzerassa I.
Published: September 2024

In the article, the author concludes that based on its legal nature, commercial mediation constitutes a legal relation of mutual services rendering by a subject operating mainly on a professional ground within the framework of a transaction of no personal or fiduciary nature, performed for commercial purposes, expressed in legitimate legal and actual actions aimed at ensuring cooperation between parties in the sphere of or in relation to trade.
Abuse of Right by an Equity Construction Investor: General Conclusions and Some Examples from the Judicial Practice
Authors:   Lawyer at Dom 3 Specialized Developer Limited Liability Company, Bova Darya A.
Published: September 2024

This article deals with the problem of abuse of the right by participants in shared construction (shareholders) in the framework of the implementation of an agreement on participation in shared construction, or during the period when the developer is fulfilling warranty obligations. The author of the article analyzed and considered specific court cases on the basis of which recommendations and proposals were developed to counter the abuse of the right by equity holders.
A Comparative Analysis of Codified Social Laws of the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of International and Public Law of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Grigoryeva Natalya V.
Published: September 2024

The article provides a comparative description of the Social Codes of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, taking into account the fixed basic concepts and terms (categorical apparatus), goals and objectives, principles of social legislation, structural construction of the code, calculation formulas, social support measures for the poor. An analysis of the structure of regional Social Codes can be perceived by the federal authorities as a positive experience and be the basis for the development of the Social Code of the Russian Federation, which will accelerate the adoption of social codes in all subjects.
On the Patient’s Right to Compensation for Moral Damage
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the Baikal State University, PhD (Law), Vakulina Galina A.
Published: September 2024

The article defines the range of the main problems associated with the realization of the patient’s right to compensation for moral damage. The conditions under which a medical organization (medical worker) is obliged to compensate for moral harm, the form of compensation for moral harm are considered. Attention is paid to the problem of determining the amount of compensation for moral damage. The impossibility of determining the amount of compensation for moral damage at the level of the resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is substantiated. The author confirms the expediency of fixing the legal structure ‘medical risk’ in the legislation, which will allow not to hold a doctor accountable under certain conditions in case of harm caused during the provision of medical care. The material is presented taking into account the clarifications of the resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation ‘On the practice of application by courts of norms on compensation for moral damage’ dated November 15, 2022 No. 33.
Features of Involvement of State Authorities in Cases Related to AML/CTF/FPWMD in Civil and Administrative Proceedings
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Banking Law and Financial and Legal Disciplines of the Law Faculty, Kinsburskaya Veronika A.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the limits and forms of procedural activity of the court when considering cases related to AML/CFT/PF in civil and administrative legal proceedings. Particular attention is paid to the procedural status of state bodies involved in the case which are not parties to the dispute. Changes to the procedural legislation are proposed, that creating additional guarantees of objectivity in resolving disputes, both arising from civil legal relations and those related to appealing acts of public administration.
Sport jeniecki w Oflagach II B Arnswalde, II C Woldenberg, II D Gross Born
Authors: Matuchniak-Mystkowska Anna
Published: September 2024

Książka Anny Matuchniak-Mystkowskiej Sport jeniecki w Oflagach II B Arnswalde, II C Woldenberg, II D Gross Born. Analiza socjologiczna, traktująca o życiu sportowym oficerów w niemieckich obozach jenieckich w czasie II wojny światowej zlokalizowanych na obszarze II Okręgu Wojskowego Wehrmachtu na Pomorzu Zachodnim, jest prekursorską pozycją z socjologii sportu. Ujmuje sport jeniecki w ramach socjologii kultury oraz socjologii historycznej, łącząc trzy modele uprawiania socjologii sportu: historyczny, analityczny i empiryczny. Umiejętnie wiąże wątki rodzinne w części teoretycznej i narracyjnej z dostępnymi materiałami źródłowymi oraz literaturą przedmiotową – socjologiczną i historyczną. Jest wartościowa poznawczo i przydatna nie tylko dla profesjonalnych badaczy – historyków, socjologów sportu, dziennikarzy i działaczy sportowych, lecz także dla członków stowarzyszeń kombatanckich i patriotycznych. Wydana drukiem stanie się zachętą do podejmowania dalszych badań socjologicznych oraz historycznych, pisania kolejnych biografii monografii z zakresu problematyki jenieckiej. Jako historyk, zajmujący się w badaniach naukowych problematyką jeniecką i obozową, biorąc pod uwagę przedstawione powyżej walory recenzowanej monografii z pełnym przekonaniem rekomenduję ją do opublikowania w Wydawnictwie Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego.
[prof. dr hab. Danuta Kisielewicz, UO]
Autorka, znana i ceniona w środowisku socjologicznym specjalistka w zakresie socjologii sztuki, w ostatnich latach stała się też wybitnym znawcą problematyki niemieckich obozów jenieckich w czasie II wojny światowej. […] Książka Sport jeniecki w Oflagach II B Arnswalde, II C Woldenberg, II D Gross Born. Analiza socjologiczna jest pozycją prekursorską w polskiej socjologii i stanowi logiczną kontynuację trzech wcześniejszych monograficznych opracowań Autorki poświęconych obozowemu życiu jeńców wojennych. […] Praca składa się z dwóch części i obszernego, ważnego teoretycznie Zakończenia. […] Reasumując: książka Anny Matuchniak-Mystkowskiej jest interesującą i ważną pozycją poświęconą życiu codziennemu w obozach jenieckich, a zwłaszcza sportowi jako jednej ze sfer tego życia. Autorka, łącząc w swojej pracy drobiazgowość warsztatu historyka i wrażliwość metodologiczną socjologa oraz wykorzystując liczne materiały biograficzne, napisała monografię, która z pewnością znajdzie szeroki krąg Czytelników. Zainteresuje ona nie tylko socjologów sportu, historyków II wojny światowej i wojskowości, lecz także Czytelników spoza kręgu specjalistów, zarówno ze względu na temat, jak i jego naukowe opracowanie.
[dr hab. Wojciech Pawlik, prof. UW]
Wearable device for detecting flat feet and high arches using pressure sensors based on graphite
Authors: Cárdenas Guaraca Tatiana Dolores , Aucaquizhpi  Inga Kely Thalía , Sarmiento Salamea Nimrod Isaias , Berrezueta Barrezueta Katherine Yomara , Perez Muñoz Angel Andres
Published: September 2024

The present study focuses on the design and construction of an innovative device aimed at identifying plantar foot conditions, such as normal, cavus, and flat feet, through the analysis of biosignals. The device was based on two identification methods: the plantar footprint test and the use of a template equipped with digital and analog sensors made of Velostat paper, a material derived from graphite that allows capturing biosignals with high precision. These biosignals were integrated into an Android application, facilitating the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of plantar conditions. The key component of the device was a sensor created with graphite, which functioned as a piezoelectric sensor to acquire and measure the pressure exerted by the foot. Thanks to the sensor’s ability to capture biosignals, it was possible to accurately detect and classify plantar conditions. The device stood out for its low cost and seamless integration with the mobile application, becoming a valuable and accessible tool for the healthcare sector, with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with foot problems through early detection and timely treatment.
Estimación de incertidumbre para un sistema de reconocimiento de voz
Authors: Morales-Muñoz Walter , Calderón-Ramírez Saúl
Published: September 2024

Whisper es un sistema de reconocimiento de voz diseñado por la compañía OpenAI, dicho sistema ha sido entrenado con 680,000 horas de datos supervisados multilingües y multitarea recopilados de la web. La siguiente investigación tiene como objetivo adaptar y emplear la técnica de Monte Carlo Dropout utilizando datos audios etiquetados en español y contaminados con una cantidad de ruido y la distancia de Levensthein para estimar la incertidumbre de dicho sistema. Resultados preliminares muestran que existe una relación lineal entre la estimación de la incertiumbre utilizando la distancia Levensthein y el medoide respecto al Word Error Rate (WER) de las transcripciones, además se observa que la cantidad de inserciones u omisiones en las transcripciones tiende a ser bajo.
Efektifitas Model Project Based Learning (PjBL) untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Komunikasi dan Kolaborasi Siswa
Authors: Maulidah Evi
Published: September 2024

Dunia abad 21 ditandai dengan kemajuan teknologi yang sangat cepat. Perkembangan teknologi mempengaruhi pola hidup dan menuntut perubahan-perubahan kompetensi yang harus dimiliki oleh masyarakat. Pendidikan memiliki peran yang besar dalam mengawal sumber daya manusia. Oleh sebab itu, melatihkan keterampilan-keterampilan yang dibutuhkan di abad 21 menjadi sebuah keniscayaan dalam pendidikan. Keterampilan komunikasi dan kolaborasi adalah dua diantara keterampilan abad 21. Keterampilan tersebut dapat dilatihkan melalui pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menguji efektifitas model project based learning (PjBL) dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi dan kolaborasi siswa kelas 4SDN Karang Melok I.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) menguji keefektifan model PjBL dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi siswa, dan (2) menguji keefektifan model PjBL dalam meningkatkan keterampilan kolaborasi siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik analisis data menggunakan SEM-PLS (partial least square) dengan bantuan program SmartPLS 3.0. Adapun hasil temuan pada penelitian ini adalah (1) model PjBL berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap peningkatan keterampilan komunikasi siswa Kelas 4 SDN Karang Melok 1 dengan thitung lebih besar dari pada ttabel yakni nilai 6,5491,684 yang berarti Ha diterima, (2) model PjBL berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap peningkatan keterampilan komunikasi siswa Kelas 4 SDN Karang Melok 1 dengan thitung lebih besar dari pada ttabel yakni nilai 7,4821,684 yang berarti Ha diterima.
Faculty’s Role in Creating a (Remote) Sense of Community Among Faculty and Facilitating Contexts of Care for Students
Authors: Nunez Jesus R , Cisneros Jesus , Pena Isela
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This qualitative study employed a sensemaking approach to understand faculty members’ sensemaking of their roles during the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergency transition to remote teaching and learning. Methods: An email invitation to participate in the study was sent to faculty who taught in an MBA program during both the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 academic school years. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 14 faculty members who self-selected to participate in the study. Results: Two salient themes emerged from the research: creating a (remote) sense of community among faculty and facilitating contexts of care for students. These findings highlight the mission-central importance of faculty, the role of teaching, and the need to support faculty as they support students in higher education. Conclusions: As a result of the emergency transition to remote teaching and learning, faculty gained an increased awareness of the importance of human connection and interaction, which made them develop a whole-person approach both to colleagues and students. Implications: How well institutions plan for and support their faculty during times of crises will influence the institution’s capacity for student support and the personal impact of the crisis on faculty.
Protective Factors as Mediators Between Trauma and Internalizing Difficulties Among Male and Female Young Adults
Authors: Jenkins Lyndsay N. , Miller Maritza , Kaminski Sonya , Bogart Stone , Wang Qi , Gubara Sarah
Published: September 2024

The goal of this study was to examine the indirect effect of protective factors (i.e., resilience, coping, and self-esteem) on the association between exposure to traumatic events in childhood and internalizing difficulties for men and women. We surveyed 583 young adults aged 18 to 25 years about past exposure to traumatic events and current internalizing difficulties. The results suggest that there is a significant indirect effect of protective factors on the association between lifetime traumatic event exposure and internalizing distress. Furthermore, there was a gender difference between groups for the indirect effect of protective factors; protective factors had a mediating effect for women but not for men. This study highlights the importance of protective factors in understanding why some individuals experience internalizing difficulties after exposure to traumatic events. When working with victims of traumatic events, it is essential to consider their sex and the presence of protective factors such as coping, resilience, and self-esteem.
Considérations clés : mpox, exploitation minière et vulnérabilité des femmes et des enfants dans l’est de la RDC
Authors: Bashwira Marie-Rose , Mihigo Isidore Murhi , Duclos Diane
Published: September 2024

Cette note de synthèse présente des considérations visant à contextualiser et à prendre des mesures face à l’épidémie de mpox dans les villes minières de la province du Sud-Kivu, en République démocratique du Congo (RDC). Elle se focalise sur les femmes et les enfants qui vivent et travaillent dans les zones d’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle (ASM). Si le mpox est endémique dans certaines provinces de la RDC, une épidémie nationale de mpox (clade 1) a été déclarée fin 2022. En 2023, le nombre de cas confirmés de mpox en RDC était le plus élevé d’Afrique, avec environ 595 cas.1 Une nouvelle souche, nommée nouvelle souche de clade 1 ou clade 1b2 a été identifiée à Kamituga en septembre 2023. Cette épidémie se caractérise par une transmission interhumaine généralisée, contrairement aux précédentes, principalement caractérisées par des contacts entre animaux et humains.3​​ Dans la province de l’Équateur, au nord-ouest de la RDC, la plupart des cas documentés concernent des enfants, tandis que dans le Sud-Kivu, à l’est de la RDC, des cas ont été documentés chez des femmes (dont certaines ayant des rapports sexuels monnayés) et des enfants de moins de 15 ans, dont des nouveau-nés.4 Le ministère de la santé publique et de l’hygiène de la RDC a approuvé deux vaccins d’urgence contre le virus mpox et met en place une série de mesures préventives, en commençant par la sensibilisation et l’hygiène, dans un contexte où de nombreux districts sanitaires ne disposent pas d’un accès rapide aux diagnostics et aux vaccins.5 Cette note de synthèse met en lumière des éléments contextuels pertinents associés à l’ASM, aux moyens de subsistance, à la mobilité de la population, aux conflits et aux interventions en matière de santé publique. Elle aborde les considérations liées aux vulnérabilités face au mpox et à l’accès des femmes et des enfants aux soins de santé. Cette note de synthèse a été élaborée à partir des thèmes abordés lors d’une table ronde de la SSHAP sur le mpox en RDC tenue en mai 2024,6 des conversations avec des spécialistes et des acteurs de la santé en exercice et/ou bien au fait de la situation dans la région et de l’épidémie, l’expertise de ses autrices et auteur sur la vie des femmes et des enfants dans les zones d’ASM au Sud-Kivu, et sur des publications universitaires et la littérature grise.
Étude papetière de quelques échantillons d'Eucalyptus de Madagascar
Authors: Pétroff G.
Published: September 2024

Le Centre Technique Forestier Tropical a récemment examiné un certain nombre d'échantillons de diverses espèces d'eucalyptus de Madagascar, en vue de leur aptitude à la fabrication de papier.Les échantillons examinés se sont révélés particulièrement hétérogènes à cet égard. Seuls cinq échantillons ont été jugés aptes à la fabrication de pâtes chimiques acides ou alcalines ; les autres ont été jugés difficiles à traiter. Dans tous les cas, les procédés semi-mécaniques ont donné des pâtes moins intéressantes que celles obtenues à partir de résineux européens tels que le bouleau ou le peuplier.Si de nouvelles plantations artificielles devaient être envisagées, il faudrait d'abord tester et sélectionner les espèces cultivées in situ, car les caractéristiques papetières de certaines variétés d'eucalyptus peuvent varier sensiblement d'une région à l'autre.
Hotel Paris
Authors: Andrés Estellés Vicent
Published: September 2024

Vicent Andrés Estellés gilt als der bedeutenste valencianische Lyriker des 20. Jahrhunderts, wobei sein Erfolg nicht nur auf den hermetischen Zirkeln des professionellen Literaturbetriebs beruht; als nach dem Tod Francos in der jungen spanischen Demokratie alte Kultursprachen wie das Katalanische endlich nicht mehr aus dem Kulturleben ausgeschlossen waren, begann im Land Valencia eine Wiederentdeckung der eigenen Sprache, Kultur und Geschichte. Estellés wurde mit seiner zugleich umgangssprachlichen und klassisch geformten, oft frechen, aber immer menschlichen, Lyrik zur literarischen Identifikationsfigur dieser Bewegung, dessen Verse oft von rebellischen Jugendlichen an die Wände Valencias gesprüht wurden. Das hier übersetzte Werk ist ein Zyklus aus 22 Gedichten, die, sorgfältig aufeinander abgestimmt, wie die Szenen eines experimentellen Schwarzweiß-Films der 50er Jahre zu lesen sind. Das Hotel París des Titels ist dabei ein Stundenhotel im verruchten Barrio Chino in Barcelona, in dem sich, als Chronotopos, die Geschicke von Menschen überkreuzen. Dieses schmierige Hotel wird dabei zur Metapher auf das gesamte Franco-Spanien mit seiner Armut, moralischen Verlogenheit und allgemeinen Erbärmlichkeit. Ein wichtiges Thema des Zyklus ist aber wohl die Stellung der Frau in diesem System. Frauen erscheinen hier als wehrlose Objekte rücksichtsloser Männer, als Ware angepriesene Huren - aber auch als Ehefrauen, die völlig auf ihre Männer fixiert sind. Doch auch die Männer sind hier letztlich Opfer. Dass eine weniger verlogene und entfremdete Welt auch möglich sein kann, blitzt in den Szenen auf, in denen das Heimatdorf als Gegenbild erscheint: kurze Kameraschwenks auf eine alternative Welt. Als Künstler, dessen Arbeitsmittel die (katalanische) Sprache ist, war Estellés internationale Projektion bislang gering - anders als die der bildenden Künstler seiner Generation wie Joan Miró, Antoni Tàpies oder Salvador Dalí, deren Ausdrucksmittel universal verständlich sind. Es ist aber genau dieser Kreis katalanischer Künstler, in die sein Werk eingeordnet werden sollte. Die vorliegende Ausgabe und Übersetzung entstand im Rahmen des "Año Estellés", das die Diputació de València und das spanische Kultusministerium anlässlich des hundertsten Gerburtstags des Dichters für 2024 ausgerufen haben; die deutsche Ausgabe erscheint parallel zur englischen Übersetzung von Dominic Keown von der Universität Cambridge.
The complexity of funding rare disease research: an IRDiRC assessment of the landscape
Authors: Monaco Lucia , Letinturier Mary Catherine V. , Aketa Naohiko , Athanassiou Dimitrios , el Hajjar Jida , Frost Simon , Granados Alicia , Haight Anthony R. , Jonker Anneliene H. , Kahn Susan R. , Kang Sukhun , Kritikou Persefoni , Kyriakopoulou Christina , McMaster Christopher , Parker Samantha , Scherman Daniel , Valentine Nivedita , Wiafe Samuel , Hartman Adam L.
Published: September 2024

The complexity of the funding landscape for rare diseases (RD) research is due to many factors. Each type of funder has strategic goals guiding its investments. The International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) convened RD experts to explore contributing factors and investment principles in RD funding. This report includes the Task Force’s findings. Similar to IRDiRC’s previous work on motivating factors for company investments in RD research, the current Task Force found that return on investment (ROI) was a guiding principle. However, within the broader RD funding landscape, the definition of ROI varied between types of funders. While they shared funding requirements (e.g., scientific quality, health economics), funders employed both major investment and venture-type instruments, demonstrating the ongoing need for flexibility in supporting RD funding. These observations warrant further analysis of the interactions and partnerships among all actors of RD research and the sustainability of RD research funding.
INSTAGRAM IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Authors: Maierová Eva
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study is to explore the potential of integrating Instagram in university-level English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) courses, focusing on Business English for Advanced Students. Using a mixed-methods approach, it combines qualitative data from observing the completion of Instagram-based assignments and subsequent semi-structured group interviews with quantitative data from a five-point Likert scale questionnaire distributed to the students who participated in the study. The research sample consisted of twenty-six undergraduate students from the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia, who completed four Instagram-based tasks related to communication, international marketing, promoting Slovakia, and success, which were linked to topics covered in the course during the winter semester of the academic year 2020/2021. The findings show that Instagram can be used effectively in ESAP courses mainly due to its popularity, visual appeal of posts, and, most importantly, as a platform that serves as a powerful marketing tool. The results indicate that the implementation of Instagram activities was positively perceived by most students, with high levels of agreement regarding the relevance, engagement, and creativity of the tasks. The study highlights the potential benefits of using Instagram in ESAP, providing insights into effective language learning through authentic, business-related tasks. Ultimately, integrating Instagram into ESAP can enable students to develop the language skills and competencies needed in real business contexts.
BEHIND THE COMPUTER SCREEN: PERSPECTIVES ON INFORMATION ETHICS AMONG MUSIC EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: ÜNLÜ Levent , ÖZ Recep
Published: September 2024

This study aims to understand the views and attitudes of students in the Music Education department at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Education regarding informatics ethics. This research was conducted using a general survey model quantitative research design. The universe of the study comprised students in the Music Education department at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Education. The selected sample, consisting of 73 students who volunteered to participate during the 2023-2024 Academic Year, was used for data collection. An information form created by the researchers and the "Real-Life Situation Scenarios with Informatics Ethics" (RLSSIE) Scale were employed in the data collection process. Overall, the students were found to have moderate views and attitudes toward information ethics. Demographic factors such as gender, age, and class level were observed to have a significant impact on ethical evaluations. Additionally, evaluations based on different scenarios revealed that participants were generally sensitive to ethical values. The influence of factors like residence and income perception on ethical views and attitudes was limited. Notably, participants who connected to the internet via mobile phones had higher ethical views and attitude scores compared to those using computers and tablets. However, the study observed that internet usage quotas did not have a significant impact on general ethical attitudes. The findings indicate that information ethics topics play a crucial role in overall ethical evaluations and suggest that individuals have a broad perspective.
Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations
Authors: Ntsomboh-Ntsefong Godswill , Mbi Kingsley Tabi , Seyum Essubalew Getachew
Published: September 2024

Soil science plays an important role in advancing sustainable agriculture. Key topics in this domain include soil biodiversity, soil management practices, climate change impacts on soils, and innovative soil remediation techniques. In this article, soil biodiversity is emphasized as a significant factor influencing nutrient cycling and ecosystem services. Preserving soil biodiversity is important for maintaining soil fertility and long-term agricultural sustainability. Proper soil management practices like irrigation, crop rotation, and organic matter management can help soils retain structure, fertility, and productivity over time. The impacts of climate change on soil health, such as increasing temperatures, altering precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather, are also reviewed. Understanding these effects is vital for developing mitigation and adaptation strategies. Promising soil remediation techniques like phytoremediation and bioaugmentation utilize plants and microorganisms to restore degraded soils. Nanotechnology and advanced materials show promise for efficiently removing contaminants. Collaboration and knowledge sharing between scientists, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders is highlighted; working together to disseminate innovations and best practices can help address agricultural challenges and ensure sustainability. By fostering collaboration and staying informed about emerging soil science advances, the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems can be supported. In summary, this article outlines key topics in soil science and stresses their importance in advancing sustainable agriculture through discussions of biodiversity, management, climate impacts, remediation techniques, and the need for collaborative efforts.
Antioxidants and biomethane production from Opuntia varieties
Authors: Carrillo-Verástegui Kenia Aylín , Escamilla-Alvarado Carlos , Paniagua-Vega David , Escárcega-González Carlos Enrique , Poggi-Varaldo Héctor Mario , Sotelo-Navarro Perla Xóchitl , Hernández-Flores Giovanni , Zúñiga-Silva José Roberto
Published: September 2024

In this study, Opuntia varieties were investigated for their potential to fit a biore-finery approach. This work proposed the extraction of antioxidants and the production of biomethane from their solid effluents. Three Opuntia varieties –O. ficus-indica var. Milpa Alta (OfiM), O. ficus-indica var. Copena (OfiC) and O. engelmannii (Oe)– were subjected to solvent extraction. Our results revealed that 80% methanol yielded the highest amount of phenolic compounds (8.99 mg/g) and flavonoids (1.67 mg/g) in OfiM. Subsequently, biomethane potential experiments compared raw and residual biomasses, as well as inoculum-to-substrate ratio (ISR, 0.5, 1.5 and 2.5). Biomethane yields were lower with residual biomass compared to raw Opuntia. The highest biomethane yield of 552 mL CH4/g VS was achieved with raw OfiM at ISR 2.5. For the second assay of OfiM, biomethane yields were 412 and 458 mL CH4/g VS, respectively for residual and raw biomasses. Despite a decrease of approximately 10% in biomethane yield due to extraction operation, the coupling of both processes becomes highly desirable to obtain high-value extractable compounds and substantial biomethane production, which is a step towards the Opuntia biorefinery.
Producción de briquetas a partir de residuos biomásicos
Authors: Álvarez-Ayala María de Los Ángeles , Martínez-Cinco Marco Antonio , Gutierrez-Antonio Claudia , Ruiz-García Víctor Manuel
Published: September 2024

La innovación en el aprovechamiento de energías renovables es un reto mundial, dado el agotamiento de recursos fósiles y el cambio climático. La biomasa es un bioenergético clave y versátil, utilizándose desde procesos simples de combustión hasta en procesos complejos como la torrefacción, de la cual se obtienen principalmente metano (CH4), syngas y biomasa torrefactada, esta última con características que facilitan su uso como combustible. En este estudio se aprovechan residuos biomásicos de aserrín de pino (ADP) y poda de arándano (PDA), mediante procesos de torrefacción para obtener biomasa torrefactada (BT) para elaborar gránulos. Para ello se realizó un diseño experimental de tres factores y dos niveles: temperatura en la torrefacción (280 y 310 ºC), catalizador (con catalizador y sin catalizador en el gas producido), y tipo de biomasa (ADP y PDA), aplicando un análisis de varianza para verificar la importancia de los factores. Con la BT se elaboraron briquetas en mezclas de BT-ADP y BT-PDA, utilizando como aglutinante agua, caracterizándolos a través del poder calorífico, humedad y proximales. Los resultados muestran que la BT presenta rendimientos alrededor del 55-70 %, con una conversión máxima cuando se utiliza ADP a 280 ºC, sin catalizador. El CH4 como producto secundario tiene rendimientos de 0.38 %, obtenido con ADP a 310 ºC, con catalizador. La formación de gránulos se posibilitó en las mezclas de 60 % BT-40 % ADP, con 40 % en peso de agua y 60 % BT–40 % PDA, con agua al 55 % en peso.
Epigenetics in Psychiatry: Implications for Genomics, Evolution, Inheritance Patterns, and Biomarker Development
Authors: Montgomery Richard Murdoch
Published: September 2024

Epigenetics, the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence, is revolutionizing our understanding of psychiatric disorders. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the role of epigenetics in psychiatry, discussing its implications for genomics, evolution, inheritance patterns, and the development of biomarkers. Epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs, are explored in the context of psychiatric conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The discussion highlights how epigenetic modifications can influence brain dynamics, as measured by electroencephalography (EEG), and how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the development of treatment options. The potential for epigenetic biomarkers to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment is emphasized, along with the role of behavioral interventions in inducing beneficial epigenetic modifications. Future directions in epigenetic research, including the development of epigenetic therapies and the elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic inheritance, are also discussed. This article underscores the transformative potential of epigenetics in advancing our understanding of mental health and disease, paving the way for novel therapeutic interventions.
Anticonvulsant Interactions: Common Interactions with Other Commonly Used Drugs
Authors: Montgomery Richard Murdoch
Published: September 2024

Anticonvulsant drugs are widely used in the management of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. However, their concomitant use with other medications can lead to significant drug interactions, impacting both efficacy and safety. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of common anticonvulsant interactions with other frequently used drugs. It discusses the mechanisms of these interactions, their clinical implications, and strategies for managing them. The article also highlights the importance of monitoring and patient education in minimizing adverse outcomes.
Celiac disease and vitamin-mineral deficiencies
Authors:   Research Clinical Institute of Childhood, Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, Moscow, Russian Federation, Khavkin A.I. ,   Belgorod State Research University, Belgorod, Russian Federation, Bystrova V.I. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Schreiner E.V. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation,   Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Nikolaychuk K.M. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Lifshits G.I. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation,   Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, Denisov M.Yu. ,   Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

Celiac disease (CD) is a well-studied disease among disorders associated with human leukocyte antigen (HLA). The prevalence of CD is about 0.7–1.4% of the population. CD is accompanied by atrophy of the villi of the mucous membrane of the small intestine in response to the effects of gluten. As a result of atrophy, the surface area of the mucous membrane of the small intestine decreases. Malabsorption is one of the main causes of insufficient intake of various vitamins, macro- and microelements into the body. This article contains various deficient states accompanying CD. Key words: celiac disease, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iodine, vitamin K, copper, iron, folic acid, zinc, malabsorption syndrome
Administration of B vitamins in prophylactic and therapeutic doses in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors:   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Sharafetdinov Kh.Kh. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation,   I.M.Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation, Kodentsova V.M. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Alekseeva R.I. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Plotnikova O.A. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation, Pilipenko V.V. ,   Federal Research Centre of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

Polyhypovitaminosis is a risk factor for many diseases. Adequate dietary intake of vitamins may help prevent/reduce the risk of progression of several diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). Objective. To analyze the sufficiency of B vitamins and efficacy of their administration in patients with T2D depending on the dose. Vitamin deficiencies typical for patients with T2D worsen the course of the disease and increase the risk of complications. Higher intake of vitamins B1, B2 and folate is associated with a lower risk of T2D, and higher intake of folate and vitamin B6 is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients with T2D. Higher intake of vitamin B6 by individuals with T2D is associated with a lower incidence of diabetic retinopathy. In T2D patients, low levels of the coenzyme form of vitamin B6 and high serum levels of 4-pyridoxic acid increase the risk of all-cause mortality. Patients with diabetic retinopathy have significantly reduced levels of vitamin B12. The incidence of vitamin B2 deficiency based on serum levels is found in approximately 30–40% of patients with T2D and diabetic nephropathy. Metformin administration worsens vitamin B12 supply and increases the risk of T2D complications. The need to eliminate vitamin deficiencies and improve the sufficiency of B vitamins is undeniable. There are prophylactic and therapeutic doses of vitamins. Continuous intake of multivitamin supplements with a complete set of all B vitamins in prophylactic doses consistent with the recommended daily intake (RDI) will reduce the risk of T2D progression. Administration of B vitamins during 1 month to 5 years in therapeutic doses well above the RDI results in improvement of carbohydrate metabolism, antioxidant and clinical status in patients with T2D, but may lead to undesirable effects. Conclusion. When prescribing B vitamins to T2D patients, it is recommended to distinguish between prophylactic doses of vitamins that meet the body’s needs and can and should be taken continuously, and therapeutic doses, that are close to the upper safe intake level and may cause adverse reactions. Key words: type 2 diabetes, B vitamins, sufficiency, prophylactic and therapeutic doses of vitamins
Pembuatan Aplikasi Media Pembelajaran Simulasi Alat Berat dengan Menggunakan Teknologi Virtual Reality
Authors: Hidayat Taufiqurrakhman Nur , Purnomo Fendi Aji , Yudhanto Yudho , Pratisto Eko Harry
Published: September 2024

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Inovasi Media Pembelajaran Simulasi Alat Berat dengan menggunakan teknologi VR, dapat menjadi solusi untuk pemecahan permasalahan tingginya harga unit dan kesempatan penggunaan alat berat sebagai media pembelajaran dan simulasi baik bagi calon operator alat berat maupun Siswa SMK dan Mahasiswa Teknik Mesin dan Teknik Alat Berat. Inovasi ini memungkinkan pengguna memiliki pengalaman menjelajahi dan berinteraksi dengan Alat Berat secara virtual dengan menggunakan headset realitas maya dan alat kemudi. Aplikasi dibangun dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak Unity dan bahasa pemrograman C#.  Berdasarkan Pengujian Aktivitas Pengguna yang dilakukan oleh sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang jasa konsultasi Teknologi Informatika dan pengembang perangkat lunak didapatkan rerata nilai 7,375 dari skala nilai 10. Sedangkan dari hasil Pengujian Basis Pengalaman Pengguna kepada calon pengguna aplikasi mendapat respon positif terhadap fungsional aplikasi, perlu adanya validitas market lebih komprehensif, dan Aplikasi merupakan solusi teknologi tepat guna.

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Innovation of Heavy Equipment Simulation Learning Media using VR technology can be a solution to solving the problem of high unit prices and the opportunity to use heavy equipment as a learning and simulation medium for both prospective heavy equipment operators and SMK students and students of Mechanical Engineering and Heavy Equipment Engineering. This innovation allows the user to have the experience of exploring and interacting with the Machine virtually by using a virtual reality headset and steering gear. The application is built using Unity software and the C# programming language. Based on User Activity Testing carried out by a company engaged in Information Technology consulting services and software developers, an average value of 7.375 is obtained from a value scale of 10. Meanwhile, from the results of the User Experience Base Test to prospective application users, they receive a positive response to the functional application, validity is needed more comprehensive market, and the Application is an appropriate technology solution.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Manajemen Redaksi Pada Lembaga Pers Mahasiswa Cendekia
Authors: Ramadhan Alfatari , Maryam Maryam
Published: September 2024

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Perkembangan teknologi telah merevolusi cara kerja lembaga pers dengan mendukung mereka untuk melakukan pengumpulan, pemrosesan, dan penyebaran informasi menjadi lebih cepat, lebih luas dan lebih mudah. LPM Cendekia dalam perannya sebagai wadah pengembangan wawasan dan kemampuan bagi kader IMM Surakarta di bidang jurnalistik turut memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi melalui media digital sebagai media perluasan informasi mereka. Meskipun demikian pemanfaatan teknologi dalam bentuk sistem informasi belum maksimal dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan perancangan dan pembangunan sistem informasi berbasis website yang dapat digunakan untuk mendukung kinerja lembaga dalam melakukan proses manajemen data liputan, manajemen data personil, serta manajemen tulisan berikut dengan portal pengajuan tulisan. Sistem dikembangkan menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development yang terdiri dari empat tahapan proses yaitu requirement planning, system designing, system prototyping dan implementation. Implementasi dilakukan dengan bahasa pemrograman PHP, framework Laravel, mySQL dan bootstrap. Hasil pengujian blackbox dan System Usability Scale (SUS) memberikan kesimpulan bahwa sistem informasi berhasil dikembangkan dengan baik untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dan kepuasan pengguna.

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Technological developments have revolutionized the way press agencies work by enabling them to make information gathering, processing and dissemination faster, wider and easier. LPM Cendekia in its role as a forum for developing knowledge and skills for IMM Surakarta cadres in the field of journalism also takes advantage of technological developments through digital media as a medium for expanding their information. However, the use of technology in the form of information systems has not been maximized. This study aims to design and build a website-based information system that can be used to support institutional performance in the process of reporting data management, personnel data management, and writing management along with a writing submission portal. The system was developed using the Rapid Application Development method which consists of four stages of the process, namely requirements planning, system designing, system prototyping and implementation. Implementation is done with the PHP programming language, Laravel framework, MySQL and bootstrap. The results of blackbox testing and the System Usability Scale (SUS) conclude that the information system has been successfully developed to meet user needs and satisfaction.
Pemetaan Prediksi Jumlah Penerima Bantuan PKH Menggunakan Metode Single Exponential Smoothing Di Kota Pontianak
Authors: Febriansyah Muhammad Chairul , Prawira Dian , Sari Renny Puspita
Published: September 2024

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Kemiskinan merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang terjadi di Indonesia. Di Kota Pontianak tercatat persentase penduduk miskin sebesar 4,6 persen pada Maret 2019. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan pemerintah khususnya Dinas Sosial Kota Pontianak adalah memberikan bantuan sosial Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Namun jumlah peserta yang masuk menerima bantuan PKH dengan jumlah pendamping atau pengawas peserta bantuan PKH tidak seimbang. Sehingga penyaluran bantuan tidak tepat sasaran dapat terjadi. Maka dari itu akan dibangun Sistem Informasi Geografis menggunakan metode Single Exponential Smoothing yang dapat memprediksi jumlah PKH dengan menghitung menggunakan data masa lalu untuk menentukan sesuatu di masa depan. Hasil penelitian ini berupa Sistem Informasi Geografis berbasis website yang menginformasikan hasil perhitungan prediksi jumlah penerima bantuan PKH tiap konstanta yang digunakan dan merepresentasikannya dalam bentuk peta visual berdasarkan kecamatan dan kelurahan sehingga membantu Dinas Sosial Kota Pontianak mengambil langkah tepat dalam pengelolaan dan pengawasan program PKH. Sistem ini telah dilakukan pengujian fungsional sistem menggunakan metode black box testing dan memperoleh hasil sesuai dengan yang diharapkan. Sedangkan pengujian antarmuka sistem dilakukan kepada 30 responden melalui kuesioner online memperoleh hasil persentase 88,48%.

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Poverty is one of the problems that occur in Indonesia. In Pontianak City, the percentage of poor people was recorded at 4.6 percent in March 2019. One of the efforts made by the government, especially the Pontianak City Social Service, is to provide social assistance for the Family Hope Program (PKH). However, the number of participants who entered to receive PKH assistance with the number of assistants or supervisors for PKH assistance participants was unequal. So that the distribution of aid that is not on target can occur. Therefore a Geographic Information System will be built using the Single Exponential Smoothing method which can predict the number of PKH by calculating using past data to determine something in the future. The results of this study are in the form of a website-based Geographic Information System which informs the prediction results of the number of PKH beneficiaries for each constant used and represents them in the form of a visual map based on sub-districts and wards to help the Pontianak City Social Service take the right steps in managing and supervising the PKH program. This system has carried out functional testing of the system using the black box testing method and obtained the results as expected. While testing the system interface was carried out on 30 respondents via online questionnaires, obtaining a percentage of 88.48%.
The Implementation of Titian for Data Provenance on DISC Systems Automated Debugging
Authors: Putri Agista , Selviandro Nungki , Wulandari Gia Septiana
Published: September 2024

Data-Intensive Scalable Computing (DISC) systems are critical for managing large datasets while prioritizing fault tolerance, cost effectiveness, and user accessibility. However, the presence of input errors in processed data presents considerable hurdles to programmers. The Snowfall Analysis program, which is well-known for its anomalous data that causes forecasting failures, serves as a key case study in this research. To solve this problem, this study leverages Titian, an extended library designed to speed debugging by methodically tracing the provenance of incorrect data back to its original source. Through thorough analysis, we analyzed Titian's accuracy using confusion matrix and compared its efficiency to standard manual debugging approaches, showing solid evidence of its utility in improving data provenance in DISC systems.