bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blackfan diamond anemia: Case presentation
Authors: Raúl Aragón Abrantes Ariel , Margarita Palmero Zubiaurre Ana , Hernández Aguiar Danelis
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Blackfan Diamond Anemia is a congenital disorder characterized by normochromic macrocytic anemia, with decreased or absent erythroid precursors in the bone marrow, which occurs in the early stages of life, once diagnosed, steroids and red blood cells transfusions are mainstays of treatment, although some patients require bone marrow transplantation. Objective: To describe the characteristics of a female infant with Blackfan Diamond Anemia. Case presentation: A 5-month-old female patient with severe macrocytic anemia and reticulopenia with transfusion requirements from two months of age, in addition to variable phenotypic abnormalities, for which a medullogram was performed, confirming a selective depression of the erythropoietic system. Conclusions: The diagnosis of Diamond Blackfan Anemia should be suspected in infants with or without malformations who present anemia and reticulopenia from early stages of life.
Lymphomatoid granulomatosis with infrequent manifestations: case report
Authors: Rosales Torres Pedro , León Acosta Pedro
Published: January 2024

Introduction: lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a very rare disease with few reports in the medical literature. Objective: to present the case of a lymphomatoid granulomatosis that constitutes a variety of primary lymphoproliferative neoplasms of the lung and constitutes the first case reported in our hospital. Case presentation: 44-year-old male, veterinarian with a history of health without toxic habits that began with respiratory symptoms, dermatological lesions, constitutional syndrome and flaccid paraplegia. After performing the essential complementary tests which showed pancytopenia; an image suggestive of pulmonary metastasis was found in the chest X-ray, which was corroborated in the pulmonary tomography; also performing magnetic resonance imaging that showed lesion compression at the dorsal level. Pathology studies of the skin and lungs revealed lymphomatoid granulomatosis with spinal cord invasion. The patient received chemotherapy treatment and died abruptly a month after it began. Conclusions: lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare disease currently considered as a lymphoid neoplasm associated with Epstein-Barr virus and large B-cell lymphoma. We present the case of a patient with said pathology, accompanied by neurological injury and whose diagnosis was only possible by pathological studies; making it impossible to carry out a necropsy due to family refusal.
A multimodal fitting approach for the treatment of hearing loss
Authors: Bina Alireza 
Published: January 2024

We attempted a multimodal fitting approach on a 22-year-old female patient with profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in the right ear and moderate-to-profound SNHL in the left ear since she was a child (Prelingual). She has been wearing a cochlear implant on her right ear with the Kanso one sound processor (Nucleus® Sound Processor from Cochlear Ltd) and a Resound behind the ear (BTE) hearing aid on her left ear (Bimodal fitting). We used a combination of electrical-acoustic stimulation plus (EAS-P), vibration-acoustic stimulation (VAS), and vibration-electrical stimulation (VES) to investigate whether the patient’s speech recognition in a noisy environment improves with our multimodal approach compared to the bimodal fitting approach. We used MedRx Audiometer for our evaluations and the calibration was done before our assessments.
PROSPECTS OF USING microRNAs AS PREDICTIVE MARKERS OF HORMONE-DEPENDENT BREAST CANCER
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University,, Pridko O.S. ,   MNE «Transcarpathian Antitumor Center», Uzhhorod, Ukraine, Rusyn A.V. ,   Uzhhorod National University,,   MNE «Transcarpathian Antitumor Center», Uzhhorod, Ukraine
Published: January 2024

Summary. Hormone-dependent malignant neoplasms are the most common form of breast cancer (BC) worldwide. The high heterogeneity of clinical manifestations and response to treatment indicates the need to search for prognostic and predictive markers to predict the aggressiveness of the course of hormone-dependent BC and prescribe individualized treatment tactics. MicroRNAs are short RNA molecules that play an important role in regulating the expression of many genes. This is due to the fact that miRNAs are important modulators of growth, differentiation and metastasis of malignant neoplasms of various histogenesis, including BC. MicroRNAs can be used to predict the course of the disease and choose optimal treatment tactics, since their levels can be determined not only in tumor tissue but also in blood serum. The systematization and generalization of the results of our own research and data from the literature on the possibility of using miRNA as predictive markers of hormone-dependent BC indicates the perceptiveness of using miRNA to monitor the course of the tumor process and to determine the sensitivity of tumors to neoadjuvant hormonal therapy.
HUMAN PERIPHERAL BLOOD RIBONUCLEASES REACTIVATION AFTER SORPTION ON NANOPLATELETS OF LAPONITE®
Authors:   RE Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shlyakhovenko V.О. , Ganusevich І.І. ,   RE Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Samoylenko О.А. ,   RE Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Samchenko Yu.M. ,   FD Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloidal Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Verbinenko А.V. ,   RE Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Solovyova O.A ,   FD Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloidal Chemistry, NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2024

Summary. Aim: to investigate the possibility of enzymatic reactivation of RNase activity of peripheral blood cells of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) after sorption on nanoplates Laponite® RD (Lap). Objects and methods: the study was performed with the cell suspension of peripheral blood of CRC patients. Samples of cell lysates were combined with a 1% suspension of Lap nanoplates. Then RNase was extracted with 0,25 N H2SO4 or 2% solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate (DDS). The zymogram technique was used to analyze RNase activity. Results: it was found that RNases bind with nanoplates Lap and form complexes with loss of enzymatic activity. It is known that RNase can be released from the complex by extraction with 0,25 N H2SO4 or 2% sodium DDS solution. RNase is able to restore its enzymatic activity when extraction from the complex with a 2% sodium DDS solution is used. But with the extraction of 0,25 N H2SO4, the enzymatic activity is irreversibly lost. Conclusion: RNase extracted from the nanoplates Lap can be active again as an enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of RNA and hybrid RNA/DNA molecules, depending on the method of extraction.
КРИЗОВІСТЬ ТА СТАБІЛЬНІСТЬ В УМОВАХ ІНСТИТУАЛІЗАЦІЇ ПУБЛІЧНОЇ СФЕРИ ПОЛІТИКИ
Authors: Tretyak Oleksii , STAVCHENKO Serhii
Published: January 2024

Стаття присвяченаособливостям цифрової кіберсфери, в якій прагнення багатьох політичних акторів будь-що досягти перевагу у чисельності переглядів та реакцій глядачів значно підриває можливості розбудови демократичної публічної сфери. Метою є встановлення значення кризовості для інституційної розбудови публічної сфери політики. Охарактеризовано процедури формування думки у публічній сфері також визначають, яким чином обговорення структуровані через аргументацію й визначення щодо предмета обговорень. Було підкреслено, що публіка парламентського типу структурована переважно в контексті обґрунтування. Проаналізовано підходи до значення публічної сфери в секуляризованому суспільстві, яке навчилося мати справу зі складністю і з свідомістю діяти на основі совісті і обговорень. Стверджується, що комунікативна основа кризових конфліктів утворює єдиний ресурс для встановлення солідарності серед громадян. Розкрито значення евристичного потенціалу комунікативної теорії для дослідження фундаментальних проблем політичної системи. З’ясовано, що антикризове значення поняття «публічна сфера» в політиці означає простір, де громадяни збираються разом, щоб брати участь у відкритому та раціональному дискурсі щодо суспільних проблем. Розкрито, що багато демократичних суспільств переживають посилену політичну поляризацію. Доведено, що трансформація медіа-ландшафту, особливо з появою соціальних медіа, змінила спосіб поширення та споживання політичної інформації. Встановлено, що поширення дезінформації та перекручення фактів становить значну кризову загрозу для публічної сфери. Припущено, що громадська довіра до традиційних інституцій, зокрема таких, як уряд, ЗМІ та навіть наука, значно знижується. Встановлено, що політична маніпуляція та втручання як кризові явища породжують занепокоєння щодо дій зовнішніх акторів, таких як іноземні уряди чи групи інтересів. З’ясовано, що виховання почуття спільних цінностей і сприяння інклюзивності в публічній сфері має вирішальне значення для відновлення довіри та забезпечення життєздатності демократичних суспільств. Зроблено висновок, що для сучасної України актуалізується питання спроможності виразити думку на основі застосування раціональних аргументів з усуненням практик екстралінгвістичного впливу або навіювання.
Estabilización de la subrasante arenosa con ceniza de cebada y yeso en una localidad costera peruana
Authors: Zapata Terrones Frank Antony , Vásquez Gonzales Havickzoon Ruisdael
Published: January 2024

En la actualidad, las carreteras que conectan los asentamientos humanos del distrito de Nuevo Chimbote, ubicado en el departamento de Ancash, no están pavimentadas. La mayoría de estas rutas están unidas por trocha carrozable con una fina capa de agregado grueso, causando daños a los vehículos y dificultando el transporte de manera rápida.
La investigación realizada ha arrojado resultados que pueden ser beneficiosos para estabilizar el suelo en zonas arenosas al añadirle ceniza de cebada y yeso. En cuanto al análisis granulométrico, según el sistema de clasificación SUCS, el suelo se clasifica como SP (arenas mal clasificadas, arenas gravosas). Conforme al sistema de clasificación AASHTO, se clasifica como A-3(0), lo que significa que está formado por arena fina, sin limo ni arcilla fina. El suelo natural sin aditivos no presenta plasticidad, ya que es arenoso. La densidad seca máxima de la muestra natural es 1,844 cm3, y añadiendo 3 %, 5 % y 8 % de cemento (CC) junto con 10 % de yeso (Y), las densidades secas obtenidas son de 1,766 g/cm3, 1,745 g/cm3 y 1,686 g/cm3, respectivamente. En cuanto a la capacidad portante del suelo, el California Bearing Ratio (CBR) al 100 % muestra un 20,29 % para el suelo natural. Sin embargo, añadiendo 3 %, 5 % y 8 % e CC junto con 10 % de Y, los valores de CBR a una penetración de 0,1” son 29,01 %, 42,20 % y 30,92 %, respectivamente.
Thick moderator band in the right ventricle of a horse: an accidental finding
Authors: Pettenello M. , Valocký I. , Vilhanová Z.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this case report is to describe and document a rare anatomical variation of a moderator band located in right ventricle of a stallion referred for cryptorchid castration. During routine pre-anesthetic echocardiography, a thick moderator band was detected crossing the right ventricle. No other cardiovascular abnormalities were identified. Anesthesia and recovery occurred uneventfully. This variation is important not only for anatomy but also for the evaluation of normal heart both during ultrasound and electrocardiographic examination.
PCI Bridge Design Manual, 4th Edition
Authors:   Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Published: January 2024

PCI Bridge Design Manual, 4th Edition (MNL-133-23H) This new edition of the PCI Bridge Design Manual presents both preliminary and final design information for standard beams and most precast and precast, prestressed concrete products and systems used for transportation structures. Load calibration and time-dependent loss computations are extensively discussed, and the manual features updated design examples as well as references to design examples found in the third edition (MNL-133-11). The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to explain and amplify the application of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and to illustrate the effects from shrinkage and creep of the cast-in-place concrete deck. Topics in this comprehensive design manual include background information, strategies for economy, fabrication techniques, design loads, preliminary design tables, design theory, and selected design examples. Chapters also address sustainability, bearings, extending spans, curved and skewed bridges, integral bridges, segmental bridges, additional bridge products, railroad bridges, load rating, repair and rehabilitation, and recreational bridges. Chapters on seismic design and piles will be included in a later printing.
Advancing Educational Practices: Implementation and Impact of Virtual Reality in Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Asril Zainal , Syafril Syafrimen , Engkizar Engkizar , Arifin Zainul
Published: January 2024

This research explores the creation of Virtual Reality (VR)-based learning tools for Islamic religious education in Integrated Islamic elementary schools. Following a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the study employs a six-stage approach: investigation, strategizing, enhancement, assessment, realization, and evaluation (ISI-ARE). The resulting product, a VR-based educational module for teaching the Hajj, undergoes rigorous validation by two VR and animation experts, along with an Islamic religious education teacher. Subsequently, the VR-based learning material is tested on 140 students across four Integrated Islamic Elementary Schools (SDIT) in Padang. Student responses are meticulously collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 software.The outcomes affirm unanimous validation from the three evaluators, establishing the suitability of this media for instructional purposes. Additionally, the analysis identifies eight key aspects of student feedback related to VR-based learning, including comprehensibility of materials, clarity of instructional content, visually stimulating presentation, enjoyable and engaging experiences, a sense of realism, eagerness for repeated VR media utilization, and user-friendly accessibility. This pioneering use of VR-based learning significantly enhances the concreteness, authenticity, and enjoyment of the learning process, introducing novel dimensions and experiences to students. It emphasizes the need to continue designing and developing various VR-based resources to strengthen the teaching of Islamic principles.
Probing Experiential Learning Approach in Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Adi Kistoro Hanif Cahyo , Latipah Eva , Burhan Norhapizah Mohd
Published: January 2024

This study delves into the effective strategies employed in Islamic religious education to illuminate the nexus between instructional approaches and subject matter alignment. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological orientation, the investigation involved fifteen high school Islamic religious education teachers. Participants were selected using a purposive technique, focusing on eligibility criteria specific to Islamic religious education instructors. Data collection took place through structured interviews with an interview protocol, followed by analysis stages encompassing data collection, reduction, and interpretation. The results discern five overarching themes elucidating the strategies employed in teaching Islamic religious education. Firstly, three schools integrated experiential learning into their pedagogical approach, intertwining it with discussion strategies. Secondly, the application of experiential learning strategies is more straightforward with less intricate subject matter. Thirdly, addressing complex topics necessitates teachers to demonstrate competencies across pedagogical, personal, professional, and social dimensions. Fourthly, not all students readily engage in experiential learning due to unfamiliarity with articulating personal experiences as educational content. Lastly, the study advocates for incorporating advanced methods to tackle complex subject matter. These findings offer a foundational reference for future research endeavors, acknowledging the study's limitations and the recommendations proposed.
Performing Hybrid Learning at Islamic Higher Education Institusions for Mitigating Learning Loss
Authors: Fakhri Jamal , Sada Heru Juabdin , Saputra M Indra , Jamil Syahril , Mursyidah Dian
Published: January 2024

This research delves into the integration of hybrid learning amidst digital disruption, targeting the reduction of learning gaps within PTKI (Islamic Higher Education Institutions) context. Utilizing a blend of quantitative analysis of student data and qualitative methods including interviews, surveys, and observations across three PTKIs in South Sumatra, Indonesia, the study evaluates the effectiveness of hybrid learning in mitigating learning loss. Results highlight that the combination of virtual and traditional classroom elements through hybrid learning significantly narrows learning deficits, enhances student involvement, and fosters better academic outcomes. These findings serve as a valuable contribution to understanding hybrid learning practices specifically within PTKI settings, shedding light on its potential in addressing educational challenges amid digital advancements.
Ecopedagogy in Action: An Ethnographic Exploration of Environmental Preservation Strategies in Pesantren
Authors: Maslani Maslani , Hidayat Wahyu , Qadir Abdul , Muhyidin Asep
Published: January 2024

The exploitation of gold mining, environmental degradation, and the evident impacts of global warming signal a societal lack of awareness regarding ecological and social hazards. Recognizing the significance of ecological awareness, educational institutions, particularly Islamic boarding schools, are mandated to contribute to the creation of environmentally conscious communities. This research employs a qualitative ethnographic approach to elucidate the practical strategies employed by Indonesian Islamic boarding schools in environmental preservation. The study encompasses four institutions: Islamic Boarding School Biharul Ulum, Agroecology, Bogor; Islamic Boarding School Daarul Falah Bogor; and Islamic Boarding School Ath-Thoriq, Garut. Findings reveal that all three Islamic boarding schools have cultivated environmental consciousness through ecopedagogy, engaging in activities such as planting productive trees within their premises and the surrounding communities. Ecopedagogy involves selecting superior seeds, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting. Additionally, these institutions partake in environmental conservation by raising livestock, including chickens, goats, cows, and fish. Rooted in the teachings of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith, ecopedagogy is delivered through face-to-face instruction, in-depth discussions, and practical field guidance. This ecopedagogical approach, aligned with Islamic teachings, showcases the commitment of these Islamic boarding schools to instilling environmental preservation values in their students, reflecting a comprehensive approach to ecological consciousness.
Explorative Research Course: Recovering Rare Earth Elements from Electronic Waste Using Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Kisworo Banu , Mudzakir Ahmad , Liliasari Liliasari , Permanasari Anna
Published: January 2024

This study aims to demonstrate how a course design approach based on explorative research involving systems thinking can be implemented by recovering Rare Earth Elements (REEs) using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). The method used in this research is Design-Based Research (DBR). The instruments used were questions regarding the measurement of leaching samples from results/characterization, short questions about concept maps, and student response questionnaires. Data from measurements of leaching samples was measured using a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), data about concept maps was measured by the number of component and process concepts in the context of electronic waste recycling that students were able to identify, and student response data was measured using a Likert scale. Based on the research results, recovery of REEs can be done using DES. It can be shown by a shift in the peak vibration of 497.65 cm-1 from the sample before leaching to a vibration of 449.43 cm-1 after leaching. In addition, this study yields new insights into the perceptions of future pre-service chemistry teachers regarding the possibility of new types of DES in the context of chemistry learning. According to pre-service chemistry teachers, recovering REEs from electronic waste and applying DES are interesting as a new context for laboratory learning. Context-based design of research activities can enhance system thinking and interest in chemistry. The results of study showed increased student’s systems thinking abilities, as shown by the component and process concepts that emerged from the pre-test by 652 concepts while the post-test increased by 1208 concepts.
Effect of Ultrasonic-Assisted Enzymolysis on Protein, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Chlorella sp. Crude Extract
Authors: Budiari Setyani , Hamidatun Hamidatun , Filailla Euis , Artanti Nina , Devi Anastasia Fitria , Melanie Hakiki , Maryati Yati , Mulyani Hani , Susilowati Agustine , Aspiyanto Aspiyanto
Published: January 2024

Chlorella sp. microalgae is a potential source of natural antioxidants and other bioactive compounds used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Ultrasound pretreatments followed by enzymolysis are widely used to improve the functional properties of biological materials. This work aimed to investigate the effects of ultrasound pretreatments followed by bromelain hydrolysis on the proteins, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity of Chlorella sp. crude extract. The experimental design for the study involved two factors: ultrasound pretreatment time (0, 5, and 10 min) and bromelain hydrolysis time (0, 2, 4, and 6 hours). The protein was measured using Lowry assay while the total phenolic content was measured using a Folin–Ciocalteu assay. The highest protein content (7.09 ± 0.44 mg/mL) and phenolic concentrations (0.28 ± 0.01 ìg/mL) were obtained at 5 min ultrasound pretreatment and 6 hours enzymolysis. For antioxidant activity, 5 min ultrasound pretreatment followed by 4 hours of enzymolysis resulted in the highest DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical) inhibitory activity (81.74%). Meanwhile, ultrasound pretreatment for 10 min followed by 6 hours of enzymolysis resulted in the highest ABTS (2,20 azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) inhibitory activity (94.10%). This study showed that variation in ultrasound pretreatments followed by bromelain hydrolysis could be used to improve the protein content, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity of Chlorella sp. crude extract.
The Influence of Acid and Cooking Methods on The Quality of Fish Meal Processed from by-products of Catfish Fillet Processing
Authors: Suryaningrum Theresia Dwi , Ellya Ellya , Fateha Fateha , Setiawati Natalia Prodiana , Mardiyana Indri , Supriyanto Agus , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Giyatmi Giyatmi
Published: January 2024

Catfish fillet processing produces a by-product dominated by heads (25- 28%) and bones (11-13%). This study aims to process fish meal from by- products of catfish using different treatments, namely soaking in a 4% formic acid solution (F) and a 4% hydrochloric acid solution (H), as well as cooking techniques involving boiling (R) and steaming (K). Observations were made on the yield, pH, proximate analysis, calcium content, NPN (non-protein nitrogen), TBA (thiobarbituric acid), microbiological tests, sensory evaluation, and amino acid profiles. The research showed that soaking in acid caused a decrease in pH, protein content, and TBA and increased the fat content of the resulting fish meal. The optimal treatment for the highest quality fish meal is steaming without acid treatment. In this treatment, the protein content meet  the requirements of the SNI 01.2725.01.2013 as grade 3 fish meal, with a yield of 22.83%, a pH of 6.86, a moisture content of 6.2 ± 0.3%, an ash content  of 27.33 ± 0.7%, and a protein content of 45.5 ± 1.3%. Analysis of the amino acid profile of fish meal from that treatment showed a better amino acid composition compared to commercial fish meal. The fish meal  contained essential amino acids in sufficient quantities, with higher levels compared to the amino acid standards set by FAO/WHO 2013 for human nutritional needs, and met the requirements as a nutritional ingredient for fish and livestock feed.
Spatio-Seasonal Habitat Suitability Model of Anisakis spp. in Chub Mackerel (Scomber Japonicus) as a Scientific-Based Approach to Provide Safety Assessment Policy of Fisheries Product in Indonesia
Authors: Hidayah Izhamil , Sutomo Sutomo , Pujiono Eko , Saputra Muhammad Hadi , Humaida Nida , Januar Hedi Indra , Anggraeni Yusnita Mirna , Puspasari Herti Windya , Triwibowo Radestya , Rachmawati Novalia , Iswani Sri , Yennie Yusma , Santoso Agung
Published: January 2024

The infestation of Anisakis spp. in Chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) may have significant health and socioeconomic implications. Understanding the spatio-seasonal occurrence of Anisakis spp. in its host, S. japonicus, is crucial ecologically and for effective management. This research aimed to develop a predictive map (spatial-seasonal patterns) for Anisakis’s infestation in S. japonicus using the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm. Anisakis spp. and S. japonicus occurrences were obtained through a comprehensive Bibliographic analysis of the Scopus database (2017-2022) and the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) database to collect the necessary data. Environmental predictors were sourced from the Global Marine Environment Data. The resulting model demonstrated a reliable performance, as indicated by an Area Under Curve (AUC) value on the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) chart exceeding 0.8. The findings of this study revealed that the infestation of Anisakis spp. in S. japonicus is projected to be more prevalent during the fourth quarter of each year. Furthermore, the environmental factors influencing the infestation were identified as diffuse attenuation, water depth, and distance from the coast. These research outcomes can be a foundational reference for developing an effective control system for inspecting fresh or frozen fish within the quarantine department. By utilizing the spatial-seasonal patterns and environmental predictors identified in this study, authorities can implement targeted measures to prevent and mitigate the infestation of Anisakis spp. in S. japonicus, safeguarding public health and maintaining the quality of fish products.
Salinity Induced the Growth and Proximate Composition of Euglena sp., Local Strain from Dieng, Indonesia
Authors: Amelia Ria , Budiman Arief , Nugroho Andhika Puspito , Suyono Dr. Eko Agus
Published: January 2024

AbstractHigh salinity is a challenging environmental stress for organisms to overcome. This study studied the effect of NaCl and KCl with various concentrations (0, 100 mM and 200 mM) for 13 days to explore the physiological, morphological and proximate composition of Euglena sp. Euglena sp. exhibited a significant decrease in growth rate, photosynthetic pigment, and increasing salinity. Meanwhile, the highest biomass, protein and carbohydrate content were found in KCl 100 mM with values; of 0.586 mg/mL, 0.050 μg/mL and 904.589 mg/mL, respectively. The highest lipid content was found in treatment with 200 mM NaCl with 0.42 mg/mL. Euglena sp. treated with salt type NaCl and KCl with a concentration of 200 mM showed an increase in SFA content but a decrease in PUFA content. PUFA content shows many variations of fatty acids. Still, the number of fatty acids like methyl linoleate and methyl linolenate does not exceed the limit of 12% (wt) of the European B100 biodiesel standard. It shows that the salt stress approach with salt type NaCl and KCl effectively increases biofuel production in Euglena sp. Therefore, Euglena sp. is suitable for high-salinity cultivation and biofuel production.
Vastness as an Embodied Representation of Existential Concepts
Authors: Harmon-Vukić Mary , Spitalnic Kate
Published: January 2024

This project explores the nature of the representation of non-agentic qualities that are associated with the Christian God (e.g., peace, love, joy, existence, unity, etc.). Specifically, we propose that these existential words maintain an embodied representation that involves visuo-spatial vastness. In four experiments, participants saw an image followed by words and non-words. The words were either existential words (e.g., peace, hope, unity, joy, etc.) or positively-valenced abstract concepts (e.g., luck, wealth, success, fun, etc.). Participants indicated whether the string of letters was a word or not by pressing a “yes” or “no” key as quickly as possible. Response times were recorded. In Experiments 1 and 2, images of nature depicting visuo-spatial vastness or close-up images of nature, respectively, facilitated responses to existential words compared to control words. However, in Experiment 3, when the images were presented for a much briefer duration (i.e., 250 msecs), only vast images facilitated responses to existential words. Finally, Experiments 4A and 4B demonstrated that the priming effect between vast images and existential words varied as a function of posture. Specifically, the facilitation to existential words following vast images remained when participants maintained a vast posture (i.e., arms open) but was eliminated with a constricted posture (e.g., arms crossed). The overall pattern of results across the four experiments supports the notion that existential words are associated with visuo-spatial, and perhaps, proprioceptive vastness. The results hint at the possibility that vastness is an important component of the embodied representation of existential concepts and may also relate to the representation of the Christian God.
Somethings New and Somethings Old
Authors: Geertz Armin W
Published: January 2024

The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology and Religion, edited by James R. Liddle and Todd K. Shackelford. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021. xii + 386 pages, £115.00. ISBN: 9780199397747
Forests, Rivers, and Mountains
Authors: Bangura Joseph Bosco
Published: January 2024

Although Pentecostalism is a major stream within Christianity in Sierra Leone, the first field where Protestant missionaries were active in tropical Africa, this ecclesial development remains marginally represented in research. The Pentecostalisation of Sierra Leone points to the nation’s continuous recontextualization of Christianity from its inherited missionary vestiges to meet local cultural needs. In this paper, I discuss the retreat by Pentecostal clerics to nature (forests, rivers, and mountains) from where they expect to connect with the transcendent God and receive spiritual power. To do so, I first discuss Sierra Leone’s traditional conceptualization of forests, rivers, and mountains as sites for the acquisition of spiritual power. Second, I briefly survey the emergence of Pentecostalism in Sierra Leone, probing the specific uses by Pentecostals of natural spaces. Finally, I conclude with an intercultural theological assessment of Sierra Leone’s emerging Pentecostal uses and interpretations of natural spaces.
Languages of Life and the Blending of Worlds
Authors: Stuckrad Kocku von
Published: January 2024

Addressing the links between religion and experiences of nature requires language, and at the same time it moves beyond linguistic forms of communication. After a brief review of the linguistic paradigm in the study of religion, the question of linguistic understandings of nature is addressed from two perspectives. First, linguistic approaches attempt to include experiences of nature in our knowledge about the natural world and the human place within it; these perspectives usually extend linguistic knowledge to poetic expressions. Second, approaches that problematize the focus on linguistic communication altogether favor non-linguistic or semiotic interpretations of human communication with the more-than-human world. Making use of biosemiotics and other interdisciplinary research, an argument is made for radical entanglement and a scholarly strategy to coordinate the languages of life and to blend the different worlds and perspectives that we find on the planet.
Sharecom internationalisation: Exploring business models, business ecosystems, and pathways to international expansion
Authors:   ,   Department of Marketing and Tourism Studies, Thornton Heidi Coral
Published: January 2024

An ever-changing business landscape, rapid developments in digital technologies, and shifts in societal attitudes have paved the way for the sharing economy phenomenon. Over the past decade, sharing economy companies (sharecoms) have emerged in droves, shaking up industry structures globally with their innovative business models and novel valuecreating processes, which rely on the externalised resources. This unique set of factors has enabled sharecoms to scale and internationalise at an exponential rate, but in nuanced ways that appear to challenge many of the assumptions underpinning extant theories on firm internationalisation. To help provide a deeper understanding of how the sharecom expands internationally, this thesis explores its internationalisation through an investigation of three concepts pertinent to this process: the business model, the business ecosystem, and internationalisation pathways. Conducted with a research strategy of building theory from cases, this investigation entails a multi-case study comprising a diverse group of sharecoms. The findings show that sharecoms starts to develop their business models, build their business ecosystems, and pursue international expansion from an early stage. These activities also appear to be highly intertwined, with each influencing the others. Enriching and augmenting extant international business theories to accommodate the sharing economy phenomenon, the thesis makes several research contributions. It enhances the understanding of the three aforementioned concepts, providing insights into the intricacies of their triadic relationship. Through an exploration of sharecoms’ business models, patterns of change emerge, and virtuous cycles between such changes and the sharecoms’ internationalisation come to light. In addition, a close look at sharecoms’ business ecosystems yields further insights into their role during internationalisation, also revealing a sub-category of semi-dependent entities – local communities – which are found to play an important role in the sharecom’s new foreign market entry. As such, the thesis contributes to literature linking business models and business ecosystems. The thesis also introduces new internationalisation pathways, thus contributing to extant internationalisation process theory. Empirically, the thesis enhances the diversity of sharecoms studied, a shortcoming within sharing economy research to date. Lastly, a number of practical contributions offer insightful managerial knowledge on sharecom internationalisation, more specifically, on the possibility of implementing business model changes to advance international expansion, creating business ecosystems to support new foreign market entry, and adopting flexible, new internationalisation pathways.
WATER STRESS IN MODERN UPLAND RICE CULTIVARS: A MULTIVARIATE STUDY BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS AND YIELD
Authors: Quiloango-Chimarro Carlos , Coelho Rubens Duarte , Costa Jéfferson , Gundim Alice da Silva , Heinemann Alexandre Bryan
Published: January 2024

Water stress negatively affects upland rice production. The objective of this study was to identify physiological traits that could depict yield responses under water stress conditions. Three modern upland rice cultivars (C) (BRS A501 CL, BRS Esmeralda and BRS Serra Dourada) were subjected to three water availability levels (W): Control (100% of the field capacity throughout the growing cycle) and 70 and 40% of the water applied to the control during flowering. Yield, spikelet sterility, and 1000-grain weight were influenced by the water availability level (p < 0.05), whereas for the cultivar, only 1000-grain weight was significant. The W × C interaction was not significant for the analyzed yield components. Multivariate analysis revealed that well-irrigated plants were positively associated with grain yield and gas exchange traits, whereas the 40% water availability level was highly related to spikelet sterility and the crop water stress index. The best-fitted model for grain yield was obtained using photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and transpiration (R2 = 0.76). Thus, physiological parameters can be used to explain the variations in upland rice yield under water stress.
THE LEGAL REGIME OF THE PENALTY CLAUSE AS A WAY OF OBTAINING PERFORMANCE IN KIND OF A CIVIL OBLIGATION
Authors: Popa Daiana Maria
Published: January 2024

Currently in the New Civil Code, which has incorporated provisions from the old Civil Code and the old Commercial Code, Article 1536 states that in the case of obligations other than those for the payment of a sum of money, late performance always entitles the debtor to damages equal to statutory interest, calculated from the date on which the debtor is in default on the money equivalent of the obligation, unless a penalty clause has been stipulated or the creditor can prove greater damage caused by the delay in performance. Therefore, according to common law, for late performance of the contract or for non-performance of contractual obligations, if penalties for late performance have been stipulated in the contract, it means that liability for that breach has been definitively settled and damages can no longer be claimed, since it is considered that the penalty clause stipulated in the contract has determined in advance the damages that the debtor will pay.
THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF SKILLS 2023 AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS FOR EU AND THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS
Authors: Ciderova Denisa , Rutkay Jakub , Sirotka Vladimir
Published: January 2024

In today's rapidly developing global economy, the European Union (EU) is undergoing significant transformations. These developments have far-reaching consequences for the labour market and employment prospects of all EU residents, especially EU citizens who are not nationals of the countries in which they live and third-country nationals. Digital transformation involves rapid advances in technology, automation and artificial intelligence, leading to new job opportunities in various sectors. At the same time, the green transformation emphasizes the shift to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Both transformations present challenges and opportunities for EU residents, such as the need to upskill, retrain and adapt to new technologies and industries. In the context of these transformations, we will also focus on 2023 as the European Year of Skills, which will highlight the potential of increasing employability based on improving the skills of individuals.
PERSPECTIVES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY LAWS AND SECURITY CHALLENGES
Authors: Nicoară Gabriela-Florina , Pătrașcu Petrișor
Published: January 2024

The new laws of education as well as the challenges of the contemporary security environment require a new approach for the military higher education. In this regard, the paper proposes a general framework which helps us to analyze a large spectrum of factors with implications in military higher education. Moreover, there are expected premises and solutions to adapt military education to the new requirements of the contemporary society.
A HISTORICAL AND RHIZOMATIC APPROACH TO FREE SPEECH AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Authors: Rath Bosca Albert Camil
Published: January 2024

Free speech is a highly debated topic, it became a topic of cultural wars, lawsuits and dishonest propaganda. This is doubled up by the finicky nature of free speech as it is. There is no sole ideal definition that can satisfy all needs. There are many barriers in regards to creating a solid foundation of thought even in an attempt to explain free speech. In this article we will attempt to look at the right to free speech as a historical ideal in American and European history and from the perspective of Deleuze and Guattari’s idea of the rhizome as presented in their seminal work A Thousand Plateaus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia. We may have anything to add to such a debated topic only through the dissolution of the apparently opposed. Only by dissolving the arborescent and the rhizomatic structures we may achieve any semblance of a solution to the digitalised zeitgeist of our day to day lives.
The Relationship Between Narrative Skills and Working Memory in School-age Children With and Without Language Delay
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, P P , P P , P P , P P , P P , P P
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the relationship between narrative skills and working memory in
typically developing children and children with language delay. The macrostructure of narrative was
analyzed through story grammar scores, and the microstructure was measured using measures of
mean length of utterance (MLU-m), number of different words (NDW), and syntactic complexity
(T-unit). Additionally, this study aimed to identify the cognitive variables related to narrative skills,
specifically phonological working memory, spatial working memory, and the episodic buffer.
A total of 112 children in the age range of 6-10 years from Seoul participated in the study,
with 81 being typically developing children and 31 having delayed language development. All
participants completed tasks related to narrative production, recall, and working memory.
The study’s results revealed that the typically developing children group showed significantly
higher scores in story grammar, lexical diversity (NDW), and syntactic complexity (MLU) compared
to the group with delayed language development. Additionally, the typically developing children
group demonstrated a significantly higher performance in non-word repetition, the matrix task, and
word list recall tasks compared to the language delay group. Within the typically developing
children group, significant positive correlations were observed between the lexical diversity and
episodic buffer, as well as between the visuospatial working memory and narrative recall task. In
the language delay group, a significant positive correlation was found between story grammar
scores in the narrative production task and episodic buffer. A positive correlation between mean
length of utterance in the production task and spatial working memory was found.. Additionally,
the episodic buffer significantly predicted lexcial diversity and story grammar.
The Effects of Career Education Program Using Job Cards on Career Maturity and Career Knowledge of Elementary School Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Authors:   The Korean Society of Special Education, P P , P P
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to examine the effects of a career education program using job cards on
career maturity and career knowledge of elementary school students with intellectual disabilities.
This study involved 20 students with intellectual disabilities in grades 4 to 6 that are attending
special education classes at elementary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City, with 10 in the
experimental group and 10 in the control group. The career education program using job cards was
implemented across 12 sessions during creative experience activities. A pre-post test control group
design was employed to examine the effects of the career education program. To examine the
intervention effect on students with intellectual disabilities, career maturity was analyzed with two
independent sample t tests and career knowledge was analyzed with the covariance analysis(ANCOVA).
The results are as follows: First, the career maturity of the experimental group was significantly
improved compared to the control group, and not only the overall score, but the scores of each
sub-area of career ability and career attitude were improved as well. Second, the career knowledge
score of the experimental group was statistically significantly improved compared to the control
group. The significance of this study lies in its application and exploration of the systematic career
education program to elementary school students with intellectual disabilities based on the
curriculum.
ENTROPY GENERATION AND HEAT TRANSFER PERFORMANCE OF CYLINDRICAL TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER WITH PERFORATED CONICAL RINGS: A NUMERICAL STUDY
Authors: Anitha Sakthivel , Thomas Tiju
Published: January 2024

Here we report a numerical analysis of a cylindrical tube heat exchanger equipped with perforated conical rings.
This study reports entropy generation, energy consumption, and thermal evaluation of heat exchanger by using
ternary hybrid nanofluid (as a coolant). The nanomaterials such as Al2O3, Cu, and MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes) with various volume fractions (φ = 0-0.5%) are used. The mean diameter of the nanoparticles is 42 nm. The geometrical effects of perforated conical rings on the heat transfer rate, effectiveness, performance index, entropy generation, and energy consumption are discussed. The mass flow rate is varied from 0.2 kg/s to 1 kg/s. The optimum performance is highlighted with 0.5% of volume fraction along with 0.4 kg/s mass flow rate. It is noted that the entropy generation is 50% lower by using ternary hybrid nanofluid. This study enables to understand the choice of the type and volume fraction of nanoparticles and of base fluid and of the flow rate of the fluid motion.
Coupled hydromechanical modelling of cone penetration in layered liquefiable soils
Authors: Boschi Katia , Arroyo Marcos , Monforte Lluís , Carbonell Josep Maria , Gens Antonio
Published: January 2024

Soil layering modifies cone penetration measurements when the cone is close to layer boundaries. Transition zone and thin-layer effects appear, complicating interpretation. To help identify the mechanisms underlying transition and thin-layer effects, several series of realistic simulations of cone penetration in layered soils are presented. Cone penetration tests are simulated using fully coupled hydromechanical models solved with the particle finite-element method. A constitutive model capable of representing flow liquefaction is employed to explore the effect of embedded layers with different initial state parameter and/or hydraulic conductivity than the host soil. Sensing and development distances for tip resistance and excess pore pressure are examined, as well as the effect of layering on dissipation tests. It is shown how distortion of layer interfaces by the cone is captured, explaining several characteristics of pore pressure and dissipation records. It is also shown that looser soil states may be hidden in the tip resistance trace by simultaneous changes in soil hydraulic conductivity.
Kennzahlen im betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagement
Authors:   AbbVie Deutschland, Erb Andreas , Hartmann Nicole ,   AbbVie Deutschland, Stöckelmann Irena ,   AbbVie Deutschland, Tsolakis Alexandra ,   AbbVie Deutschland, Wagner Denise ,   AbbVie Deutschland, Kuhn Sophie ,   AbbVie Deutschland
Published: January 2024

Das betriebliche Gesundheitsmanagement (BGM) hat in den letzten Jahren zunehmend an Bedeutung gewonnen. Unternehmen erkennen immer mehr den Wert, den eine gesunde und motivierte Belegschaft für den Erfolg des Unternehmens hat. Um die Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen im BGM zu überprüfen und zu verbessern, spielen Kennzahlen eine wichtige Rolle.