bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dzieciństwo i młodość a socjalizacja polityczna Mariana Jurczyka
Authors: Siedziako Michał
Published: June 2024

The article discusses the biography of Marian Jurczyk in the context of the „primary principle” formulated on the basis of research on political socialization. The author first analyses the biography of the title character during his childhood and youth. Then he discusses Jurczyk’s trade union and political activities during the period when he became a public figure and performed a number of important functions, including: chairman of the regional „Solidarity” in Szczecin, senator of the Republic of Poland and the president of Szczecin. He points out those of its elements that testified to the way he was shaped as a child and young person as part of his political socialization.
Stanisław August Morawski – wybitna, niemedialna postać Polonii włoskiej
Authors: Rółkowska Maria
Published: June 2024

The aim of the article is to present the biography of Stanislaw August Morawski (1922–2019) – an outstanding figure of the Italian Polonia, who avoided media publicity. On the basis of a few available book sources and biographies published after his death in the Polish and Polonia press, introduced his life in Poland and in Italy and a huge number of his activities for Poland, Poles and the Polish community in Italy. S. Morawski was, among others, for many years the president of the Rome Foundation J.Z. Umiastowska, the Lanckoroński Foundation, co-founder of the Union of Poles in Italy and a member of its board, author of many publications on the history of Poles in the Apennine Peninsula.
Doceniony przez Sejm. Wojciech Korfanty – Patron Roku 2023 roku i jego miejsce we współczesnej przestrzeni publicznej
Authors:   Uniwersytet Opolski, Białokur Marek , Maresz Teresa ,   Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy
Published: June 2024

Round anniversaries of important historical events are often a stimulus for an indepth analysis of their historical significance for the fate of individual countries and nations. The above statement also applies to historical figures. One such figure is Wojciech Korfanty, who in many respects played a special role in the recent history of Upper Silesia and Poland. With this in mind, in 2023, when the Year of Wojciech Korfanty is celebrated in Poland, established on the 150th anniversary of his birth, the authors of the article decided to first analyze the path that the motion for adopting a resolution establishing the Year of Korfanty traveled in the Sejm. In the second part, the authors focused on the multidimensional presence of Wojciech Korfanty in public space. By this term we understand such forms of commemoration as monuments, commemorative plaques, patronage of schools and institutions, street names, publications or murals. The analysis carried out for the purposes of the article showed that Wojciech Korfanty, as one of the so-called „Fathers of Polish Independence”, he was fully deservedly appreciated by MPs, and with each year of Independent Poland (after 1989), he also gains in importance as a figure more and more visible in the public space. And although the article did not discuss the implemented initiatives commemorating his figure in 2023, undoubtedly the researcher who will undertake this task at the beginning of 2024 will have rich and diverse source material to analyze.
Preparation, structural and surface characteristics of hybrid nanomaterials for optical devices
Authors: Abdeltwab Eslam , Atta Ali , Al-Yousef Haifa A. , Al-Harbi Nuha , Abdelhamied Mostafa M. , Henaish Ahmed M. A.
Published: June 2024

Nanocomposite samples were made using the polymerization fabrication method to prepare films consisting of iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3) and poly(4-chloroaniline) (P(4ClAni)). The samples were characterized using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to confirm that P(4ClAni)/iron (III) oxide nanocomposite films had been successfully fabricated. The EDX analysis confirmed the predicted chemical composition of P(4ClAni)/iron (III) oxide. The TEM showed spherical nanoparticles of iron (III) oxide with almost homogeneous and uniform sizes between 30 and 40 nm. The effect of iron (III) oxide on optical properties in the wavelength range 190–1200 nm was recorded. The dispersion energy values for P(4ClAni) were found to increase from 0.72 to 0.81, 0.96 and 1.21 eV when the concentration of iron (III) oxide was increased to 3, 6 and 9%, respectively. The relaxation time decreased from 4.46 × 10−6 to 3.52 × 10−6 s as the concentration of iron (III) oxide increased from 3 to 9%. Strong interactions between P(4ClAni) and iron (III) oxide were supported by the obtained results of this work. The obtained data indicate that the prepared P(4ClAni)/iron (III) oxide nanocomposites can be applied in several areas of optoelectronics.
Introduction to the Special Thematic Issue "Virtual Reality and Eye Tracking"
Authors: Hasler Béatrice , Groner Rudolf
Published: June 2024

Technological advancements have made it possible to integrate eye tracking in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Many new VR/AR headsets already include eye tracking as a standard feature. While its application previously has been mostly limited to research, we now see installations of eye tracking into consumer level VR products in entertainment, training, and therapy. 
The combination of eye tracking and VR creates new opportunities for end users, creators, and researchers alike: The high level of immersion – while shielded from visual distractions of the physical environment – leads to natural behavior inside the virtual environment. This enables researchers to study how humans perceive and interact with three-dimensional environments in experimentally controlled, ecologically valid settings. Simultaneously, eye tracking in VR poses new challenges to gaze analyses and requires the establishment of new tools and best practices in gaze interaction and psychological research from controlling influence factors, such as simulator sickness, to adaptations of algorithms in various situations.
This thematic special issue introduces and discusses novel applications, challenges and possibilities of eye tracking and gaze interaction in VR from an interdisciplinary perspective, including contributions from the fields of psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors, engineering, neuroscience, and education. It addresses a variety of issues and topics, such as practical guidelines for VR-based eye tracking technologies, exploring new research avenues, evaluation of gaze-based assessments, and training interventions.
Dancing with World: Experimenting with Experiments
Authors: Kramer Paula
Published: June 2024

An improvised, one take, partially live exploration of the relationship between body and world as intermaterial. A poetic layering of movement, images, words, things and sites. Based in a Berlin living room and on the island Suomenlinna, outside of Helsinki.
Type (K) Compatible Mappings and Common Fixed Points in Complete Cone S-metric Spaces
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, SR&BGNR Government Arts and Science College, Khammam, 507002, Telangana, India, Rao V Sambasiva , Dixit Uma
Published: June 2024

Objective: This research work is an attempt to explore common fixed points for four self-maps that are pairwise type ( ) compatible in a complete cone -metric space. Method: We have applied a contractive condition together with a weaker condition, compatible of type (K) to establish fixed points that are common for four self-maps. Findings: Some already existing results in the literature have been generalized, expanded upon, and new fixed point results have been obtained in cone S-metric spaces. To back up our conclusions, a suitable example is provided. Novelty: By adopting an appropriate contractive condition, we have proven the existence of a unique common fixed point for four maps in a cone -metric space, despite the weak compatible condition. MSC 2020: 47H10, 54H25. Keywords: Normal Cone, Partial Ordering, Cone S-metric Space, Compatible Mappings of Type (K), Common Fixed Point
Maturity Parameter of Carbonaceous and Coaly Matter Revealed through Raman Spectroscopy
Authors: Naik A.S. , Kumar Govind , Singh Vishvajeet , Singh Prakash K. , Kumari Manju , Mohanty D. , Majhi R.K. , Upadhyay N.
Published: June 2024

This article presents the results of ten coal samples of sub- bituminous rank collected from working mines in Chhattisgarh, India, and subjected to proximate and ultimate analysis, organic petrology and Raman spectroscopic study to reveal their maturity parameters and structural characteristics of carbonaceous materials. Vitrinite reflectance measurement was also performed to understand the maturity parameter, with values ranging from 0.35% to 0.57%. The research is unique as it combines petrological, geochemical and spectroscopic technique on coals of Hasdeo basin. Conventional parametei; volatile matter ranges from 21.83 and 33.68% suggesting low maturity. The ash yield values range from 12.04 and 26.61%. Petrographically, the coals are vitrinite rich ranging from 53.95 to 63.47% while the inertinite group range from 17.9 to 29.2%. The liptinite concentration the samples remain below 10%. The maceral constitution of the coals indicates carbonaceous materials undergoing early diagenetic phase. The Raman results showed the presence of the D and G bands, two prominent spectral signatures, which are typical of natural materials rich in carbon. The Raman shift recorded for the D band ranges from 1348 to 1385 cm-1 and for the G band, the Raman shift was recorded between 1607 to 1616 cm-1. The ratio of the various parameters derived from the two bands aid to understand the material response to the changing physical and chemical variables in the geological setup. The intensity ratio of the ID/IG band ranged from 0.15 to 0.79 (average 0.50), while the (G-D1) parameter ranges from 225 to 260 indicating heterogeneity in the samples. However; the ratio of AD1/AG did not show any regularity, with values ranging from 0.07 to 1.85. The investigation elucidates that by integrating Raman spectroscopy analysis with vitrinite reflectance (VRo), we can discern distinctive structural attributes characteristic of immature kerogen. Furthermore, the petrological, proximate, and ultimate data collectively corroborate the carbonaceous, coaly material in its early stages of coalification.
Diffusion of 22Na, 137Cs, 133Ba, 152+154Eu and 131I in Argillaceous Clays of Cuddapah Supergroup, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Patel Madhuri A. , Chikkamath Santosh , Kar Aishwarya S. , Tomar B. S. , Bajpai R. K. , Saxena M. K.
Published: June 2024

The safety assessment of Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for high level nuclear waste disposal requires the evaluation of transport and retardation parameters of radionuclides. Therefore, the apparent diffusion coefficient (Da) of Cs(I), Ba(II) and Eu(III) in argillaceous clay rock of Tadpatri Formations of Cuddapah Supergroup, one of the proposed host rock in the Indian geological repository, have been determined by instantaneous planar source method. Moreover, Da of Eu(III) in presence of sulphate and picolinate have also been deduced. Da of Cs(I), Ba(II) and Eu(III) shows trend, Da(Ba) >Da(Cs) > Da(Eu). In presence of complexing anions, Da of Eu(III) increases and follows the order, Da (Eu- picolinate) >Da(Eu-sulphate) >Da(Eu).
Discovery of Stenothyrid Gastropod from Deccan Intertrappean at Barga Village, Madhya Pradesh and its Palaeoenvironmental Significance
Authors: Paul Sharmistha , Gangopadhyay Tapas K. , Sikder Arif M.
Published: June 2024

Sedimentary rocks sandwiched between two successive lava flows in Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP) are known as Deccan intertrappean rocks. Fossils of both plants and invertebrates of uppermost Cretaceous to lowermost Palaeocene are present in some of these intertrappean rocks like that in the village Barga. Among the invertebrate fossils, gastropods dominate and because of their benthic nature, they helped a lot to decipher the palaeoenvironment. Gastropod Stenothyra has not yet been reported from any of the Deccan intertrappean. The present work records the presence of the gastropod Stenothyra for the first time from Barga Deccan intertrappean. Its occurrence points to prevalence of brackish water riverine environment at that time in the study area.
Geoelectrical and Remote Sensing in the Characterization of the Pan-African Meta-sedimentary Basement Aquifer Systems: A Case Study at Nkoteng-Elap, Central Region of Cameroon
Authors: Deffo Ferdinand , Yem Lionel Mbida , Atangana Joseph Quentin Yene , Koah Na Serge Parfait , Evina Aboula Yannick Saturnin , Ekodo Jean Marc Medza , Tokouet Renaud Menanga , Beukam Ingrid Armel Madjougang
Published: June 2024

Nkoteng-Elap, a hamlet in the Central Region of Cameroon (Central Africa), has water issues, particularly with access to drinking water. The current study aims at (1) mapping the fracture networks of aquifers in the conceptual hydrogeological model and (2) delimiting the groundwater potential zones of the study area. A study combining remote sensing and geoelectrical measurements was carried out along profiles sub-perpendicular to the elongation of the geological bodies. Borehole and field geology data were used to validate the results obtained. The findings point to more than 300 linear structures about 0.065-74.89 km long, with two main directions: N80-100°E and N30-50-70°E. According to the Electrical Resistivity Tomography approach, there are three (03) geoelectric levels: conductive (less than 500 Ωm), semi-resistive (6500-12500 Ωm). resistive (more than 12500 Ωm), and resistant intrusive body (2050 Ωm). Existing drillings display three main lithological formations: the alteration zone, the fissured/altered zone, and micaceous quartzite. The correlation between the ERT data and drilling data reveals that the fissured or altered zone observed at 50 m is potentially aquifers. This structure is characterized by medium resistivity values (6500 Ω.m), flow rates of 1 to 3 m3/h for positive boreholes, and by low resistivity values (500 Ω.m), flow rates less than 1 m3/h for negative boreholes. The final map is categorized into five classes: very good, good, moderate, poor, and very poor groundwater potential zones. These results can help find basement aquifers and be useful in the planning and management of groundwater resources in a meta-sedimentary context.
Simulation of Rock-Water Interaction in the Southwestern Part of El Minya Governorate of Egypt
Authors: Asmoay Ahmed A. , Mousa Ibrahim E. , Mabrouk Walid A.
Published: June 2024

Twenty-one groundwater samples were picked up from the southwest of El Minya Governorate, Egypt. These samples’ physicochemical characteristics were analyzed. Using a water quality index software (WQI) and the United States Salinity Laboratory (USSL) staff chart, water samples were assessed for drinking and irrigation applications. The interaction between water and rock was assessed using the saturation index (SI), chloro-alkaline indices (CAI), Gibbs ratios (GC and GA), end-member diagram (END), corrosion ratio (CR), factor analysis, and dendrogram. Datasets elucidated that water samples were distinguished by SO42-, Na+, and Cl- dominance, excessive mineralization, hardness, and fresh to slightly saline water. The examined water is divided into two types: SO4. Ca-Cl. Mg (30%) and SO4. Na-Cl (70%). All samples were over-saturated with anhydrite, aragonite, calcite, dolomite, and gypsum minerals except for halite and sylvite minerals dissolution, according to SI. The existence of reversible ion exchange between alkaline earth’s (Ca2++Mg2+) ions in water and alkalis’ ions (Na++ K+) in solids; this is explained by the negative values of the chloro-alkaline indices, which point to recharging from rainfall. The Gibbs diagram showed that the dominant interaction is rock weathering. The silicate weathering and evaporite mineral dissolution control the water composition and salinity, which led to an excess of the dominant ions, as demonstrated by the END. Three wells in the research area are potentially unhealthy and unfit for irrigation and drinking.
Integrated Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and Geospatial Approach to Assess Soil Erosion in Machhu Sub-watershed, Morbi, India
Authors: Songara Jaysukh C. , Gandhi Fenil R. , Patel Jayantilal N. , Prakash Indra
Published: June 2024

Soil erosion is a severe and rapidly rising issue in many parts of the world due to human activities such as farming practices, land excavation for development and deforestation. Moreover, it can negatively impact water availability, agricultural growth, and ultimately, countries’ long-term economy. A quantitative and consistent land degradation assessment is vital for proper planning of soil conservation activities in a catchment or watershed. The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model is applied in this study to address the issue of soil erosion in the Machhu-sub watershed (24769.63 ha), located in Saurashtra, India. The landscape feature of the study area includes basalt type rock and water body. In this USLE model study we have used input parameters such as rainfall erosivity (R), soil erosivity (K), cover management (C), slope length and steepness (LS), and conservation practice (P) integrated with Geographical Information System (GIS) to analyze and obtain the estimated annual soil loss. Results indicated that the overall soil loss in the study area can be classified into five categories: Very Low (0-1), Low (1-3), Low moderate (3-5), Moderate (5-10), and High ( >10 tons/ha/year). The finding includes the overall soil potential loss of the Machhu sub-watershed is 14.90 tons/ha/year. Furthermore, 60.86 % of the agricultural area is affected by soil erosion. Therefore, the necessary soil conservation methods can be planned in the Machu-sub watershed area based on the USLE analysis. These findings may assist researchers, scientists, and policymakers in building a concrete strategy for sustainable development of not only study area but other catchments also.
Depositional Architecture of a Neoproterozoic Clastic Shelf: Clue from the Owk Shale Formation, Kurnool Group, India
Authors: Barkat Rasikh , Chakraborty Partha Pratim
Published: June 2024

Process-based facies and facies association analysis from the Neoproterozoic Owk Shale Formation, Kurnool Group allowed identification of seven facies types, grouped under four facies associations viz. (i) Greenish grey shale without sand interbed, (ii) Grey shale with thin fine sandstone/siltstone interbeds (iii) Grey shale interbedded with HCS-bearing sheet sandstone (iv) Coarsegrained sandstone interbedded with reddish brown shale. A shallow-marine setting ranging from outer shoreface to distal shelf set-up is interpreted. From facies succession analysis, a steady progradation is documented in course of Owk shale depositional history whereby distal shelf shale is successively overlain by the mid, inner shelf shale and finally by outer shoreface succession. Stacked decimeter-thick progradational depositional cycles (demarcated by mid to inner shelf transitions) constitute the progradational depositional motif. The Owk shelf was storm influenced, though from restriction of storm features within the inner shelf deposit, it is argued that no large-scale coastal set-up occurred at the Owk coastline in course of storm events. Instead, a low to moderate offshore-ward pressure gradient is inferred with coriolis effect that possibly hindered active sediment transport in the distal part of the Owk shelf.
Factors Influencing the Sand Production in the Lakwa Oilfield of Upper Assam Basin, India
Authors: Gogoi Aditi , Borgohain Pradip
Published: June 2024

Sand production is a crucial concern of the Lakwa oilfield of the Upper Assam (India) basin as it develops numerous issues related to oil and gas production. Sand production from oil wells has a negative impact on the economy of oil production since it can harm both surface and subsurface equipment as well as impair the well productivity. The main objective of this paper is to know the various reasons causing the sand production in the Lakwa oilfield of the Upper Assam Basin. Porosity evaluation, grain size analysis, rock-thin section analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis have been employed to evaluate the mineralogical constituents and their textural variations to find out the facts behind the sand production of Lakwa oilfield. The analyses show that the studied reservoir sandstones are matrixdominated, quartz-wacke type and have poorly sorted texture. The porosity value ranging from 21.4 % to 24.55 % indicates a sand production problem within the rock. The grain size analysis shows that the sandstones are fine-dominated and represent 52.24 to 61.32 % of the total volume. The recorded clay minerals are kaolinite, illite, smectite and chlorite. Feldspars are reported to alter into clay minerals under SEM analysis. The dominance of fine-grained minerals with clay within the rock is the main reason for the sand production in the wells of the Lakwa oilfield. Moreover, the migratory nature of clays in presence of water makes them more susceptible to get loosened and disintegrate, thereby making sand and clay mobile and hence affecting the cementation of the sandstone.
Remote Sensing and GIS-Based Accuracy Assessment of LULC Map and Landslide Susceptibility Prediction for Meghalaya, India
Authors: Naveen Badavath , Sahoo Smrutirekha
Published: June 2024

Through this study, a Landslide Susceptibility Map (LSM) has been developed for the Meghalaya state, India using an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). According to a 2012 Geological Survey of India report, the annual average number of landslides in Meghalaya is nearly 30, which is due to a combination of mountains, steep slopes, and excessive rainfall, leading the state to suffer a huge loss of life and property from landslides. For effective management of the current landslide situation, information about prior landslides is needed. Therefore, the landslide inventory map is prepared with 380 previously occurred events. The Landslide inventory records were separated into training samples (70%) and testing samples (30%) for the purpose of validation. In this regard, the present study has 15 conditioning factors, i.e., slope, rainfall, elevation, relative relief, aspect, distance from the road, curvature, distance from the stream, LULC, lineament density, geomorphology, geology, NDVI, MSAVI, NDWI, which are used to develop susceptibility map. Classification and accuracy assessment of LULC is carried out with segregation as 77% vegetation, 16.4% range land, 3.1% built area, 2.8% crops, 0.4% waterbodies, and 0.3% others (bare land, flooded vegetation, etc.). The Kappa for LULC categorization is 0.92, which is quite satisfactory and suggests that the LULC categorization is reliable. The developed susceptibility map is classified into four different classes, low susceptibility (35%), moderate susceptibility (41%), high susceptibility (20%), and very high susceptibility (4%), and has been verified using physical and Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) techniques. Results show that anticipated susceptibility classes are in good match with previous landslide events. The prepared map is reliable and can be used for land-use planning of the state in the future.
Flabellophyton: The Benthic Macroalgal Fossils in Marwar Supergroup, India
Authors: Parihar Virendra S. , Chouhan Hukma R. , Kumar P. , Harsh A.
Published: June 2024

Here we report numerous fossil forms of the Ediacaran Flabellophyton genus in the Sonia Sandstone of the Jodhpur Group, Marwar Supergroup, in India. They are assigned as Flabellophyton lantianense, Flabellophyton stupendum, and Flabellophyton typicum species and have been found to have both positive and negative reliefs on the bedding planes of medium- to fine-grained sandstone in the Sursagar region of Jodhpur district. The thallus of Flabellophyton lantianensis occurs in straight to slightly curved and slender forms, is closely packed, and may have thin filaments. The Flabellophyton stupendum is a conical or fan-shaped thallus containing thin bundled filaments and has a discoidal holdfast with a well-differentiated stipe. The Flabellophyton typicum species typically has a thallus with an intermediate conical shape, a globular holdfast with an acute stipe, and a fan-shaped form with bundles of thin filaments. These studied Flabellophyton fossil assemblages are well comparable to those found in South China and South Australia in their conical or fan-shaped morphologies and holdfast structures (mostly found in F. stupendum and F. typicum species) with fine and thin bundled filaments. In accordance with this study, these Flabellophyton fossil assemblages are probably benthic macroalgal fossils. Here, the fossil assemblages of Flabellophyton from India are described for the first time.
Hydrogeochemistry and Quality Assessment using Water Quality Indices of Surface and Groundwater of Konar Reservoir Region, Hazaribag District, Jharkhand, India
Authors: Kumar Neeraj , Srivastava Shubha
Published: June 2024

In the present paper, the water quality of the Konar reservoir area in the Hazaribag district of Jharkhand, India, has been investigated and with this view, the different physico-chemical variables, including pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Electrical Conductivity, TDS, Temperature, cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+), anions (CO32−, HCO3−, Cl−, F−, SO42−, NO3−) have been analyzed. According to Schoeller diagram, the order of major cations and anions for groundwater are Ca2+ > Na+ > Mg2+ > K+ and HCO3− > SO42− > Cl− > NO3− and for surface water are Na+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+ and Cl− > HCO3− > NO3− > SO42− respectively. The calculated water quality index shows that 100% of the samples of surface water are of excellent water quality, while 17% of the samples of groundwater are of excellent and 83% fall under the good category. The Gibbs Plot indicates that the rock-water interaction mechanism is dominant, Giggenbach triangle indicates that the waters have not yet reached equilibrium and are still in an immature state, although the Piper plot demonstrates that most of the surface water samples (78%) are mixed facies of Ca2+-Mg2+-Cl− and 22% are of Na+–Cl− type. All groundwater samples are mixed facies of Ca2+– HCO3− type. According to the Durov plot, 100% of surface water samples exhibit simple dissolution or mixing and majority of the ions in all groundwater samples are calcium and bicarbonate, showing the influence of limestone deposits. Almost all of the water samples from the Konar reservoir area were found to be appropriate for irrigation, according to the Residual Sodium Carbonate, Residual Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Percentage, Permeability Index, Kelley’s Ratio, Sodium Adsorption Ratio, United States Salinity Laboratory (USSL) and Wilcox diagrams.
Processing frozen archival human DNA samples for large-scale SQK-LSK114 Oxford Nanopore long-read DNA sequencingSOP v1 v1
Authors: Wenghöfer Alicia , Paquette Kimberly , Malik Laksh , J Billingsley Kimberley
Published: June 2024

Abstract: As part of the GP2 monogenic network we will generate long-read sequencing data to better understand the genetic architecture of Parkinson's disease. To generate this large-scale Nanopore data we have developed a protocol for processing and long-read sequencing frozen human DNA samples, ideally targeting an N50 of ~30kb and ~30X coverage. However, with archival human DNA samples, we usually see a drop in DNA quality in terms of DNA length. Therefore, this protocol is focused on attempting to achieve the highest N50 and coverage possible from the input available.
Immunofluorescence labelling and imaging of cholinergic interneurons in post-mortem human brain tissues v1
Authors: K. L. Liu Alan
Published: June 2024

This protocol details immunofluorescence labelling and imaging of cholinergic interneurons along with striatal astrocytes in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) post-mortem human brain tissues.
DENV2 NS2B-NS3 protease co-expression construct small scale expression and purification protocol v2
Authors: Wang Korvus , fairhead michael , Williams Eleanor
Published: June 2024

This protocol details the co-expression and purification of DENV2 NS2B-NS3 protease construct bearing a N-terminal His-GST tag at small scale (<6L).
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBAL PROCESSESOF INTERACTION BETWEEN COMPANIES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Khmara M. , Nedilko O. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: June 2024

In this article, we will discuss the main implications of COVID-19 for the global flow of people, information, money and products, and the relevance of distance in a new context. Will raise the important questions that the pandemic has posed for humanity and the future of international business for both practitioners and scientists.
Team-based care in the Patient Centered Medical Home
Authors:   , Rocheteau Christina Keyes , Skladanek Kathleen Powers
Published: June 2024

The Aim of this capstone is to assess the expected practice of team-based care within a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) compared to the current practice of a microsystem in a community care setting and provide a recommended action plan by May 2024. The microsystem population for this capstone is set in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in a rural area of Southeastern Massachusetts. The clinical microsystem represents a small group of professionals who work together to provide care to a defined patient population. The Microsystem is 1 of 3 health centers within this specific FQHC organization. The clinic was certified as a Patient Centered medical home 2018, but since Covid the clinic's operations have veered from previously established workflows. This capstone utilizes a gap analysis to compare the current state of operations and outcomes with the expectations of team-based care in the Patient Centered Medical Home. The results of this analysis show that the microsystem has room for improvement in operational measures specifically regarding daily huddles, care coordination meetings and site level meetings. Implementing team communication opportunities in the clinic schedule could improve performance on quality measures for all clinician teams. Although there are operational costs to providing protected time for team communication these efforts could increase reimbursement for the clinician teams and improve patient outcomes in the microsystem Keywords: Team-based care, Patient Centered Medical home
Extratos Vegetais de Piper hispidum no Controle de Fitonematoides
Authors: Carvalho Sangi Simone , Chaves Freire Tamiris , Souza da Fonseca Aline , Silva Félix Bastos Jessica , Reis da Silva Renata , Barros Rocha Rodrigo , De Freitas Fernandes Cléberson , Vieira Junior José Roberto
Published: June 2024

O nematoide-das-galhas são mundialmente conhecidos por causar elevados prejuízos à agricultura. Uma alternativa ao uso de agroquímicos é o uso de extratos vegetais que possuem baixo custo e são menos agressivo ao meio ambiente. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a atividade nematicida de extratos aquosos e alcóolicos de P. hispidum, no controle do nematoide-das-galhas. Foram coletadas folhas, inflorescências e talos de Piper hispidum. O delineamento foi inteiramente casualizado com seis repetições, utilizando Microtubo “Eppendorf” de 250 μL usando placas acrílicas do tipo Elisa como suporte, contendo extrato nas concentrações 50; 25; 12,5; 6,25; 3,12 e 1,56 mg/mL e a suspensão de ovos de nematoide. No décimo sexto dia após terem sido levados para a (incubadora tipo B.O.D a 25 ºC), o efeito dos tratamentos sobre as variáveis foram: número de ovos, juvenis (J2) eclodidos móveis e imóveis para o cálculo da inibição e eclosão. Houve diferença significativa entre os tratamentos. O extrato bruto de folhas de Piper hispidum foi capaz de inibir 99.50% o qual apresentou atividade ovicida e larvicida. Extratos alcoólicos de P. hispidum provenientes da inflorescência possuem atividade nematicida. Os resultados obtidos indicam a importância de estudos com produtos naturais como uma fonte de controle de fitonematóides.
Palavras-chave: Extratos. Frações. Metabólitos.
Abstract
The root-knot nematode is known worldwide for causing high damage to agriculture. An alternative to the use of agrochemicals is the use of plant extracts that are low cost and less aggressive to the environment. The objective of the study was to evaluate the nematicidal activity of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of P. hispidum, in the control of root-knot nematode. Leaves, inflorescences and stems of Piper hispidum were collected. The design was completely randomized with six replications, using a 250 μL “Eppendorf” microtube using Elisa-type acrylic plates as a support, containing extract at concentrations 50; 25; 12.5; 6.25; 3.12 and 1.56 mg/mL and the suspension of nematode eggs. On the sixteenth day after being taken to the (B.O.D type incubator at 25 ºC), the effect of the treatments on the variables were: number of eggs, mobile and immobile hatched juveniles (J2) for the calculation of inhibition and hatching. There was a significant difference between treatments. The crude extract of Piper hispidum leaves was able to inhibit 99.50% which showed ovicidal and larvicidal activity. Alcoholic extracts of P. hispidum from the inflorescence have nematicidal activity. The results obtained indicate the importance of studies with natural products as a source of nematode control.
Keywords: Extracts. Fractions. Metabolites.
Utilitarian Policy of Criminalization for the COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal in Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Kukuh Dwi , Bachtiar Hasnan , Al-Fatih Sholahuddin
Published: June 2024

This article aims to analyze several issues of the implementation of the regulation of vaccination in Indonesia, encompassing the issues of the imposition of criminalization following the vaccination refusal, discussion on its objective, and practical challenges that potentially emerge. As qualitative research, this article employed a normative legal approach and social contextualization to comprehend regulations, legal interpretations, and arguments. This article finds that the government has amended the Presidential Regulation No. 99 of 2020 on the Procurement and Implementation of Vaccination to the Presidential Regulation No. 14 of 2021 on the Change of the Presidential Regulation No. 99 of 2020 in dealing with the issue of punishment imposed on those refusing the vaccination. From the perspective of utilitarian humanism, the regulation aims to ensure the success of the vaccination and is expected to result in the herd immunity of society that determines the social welfare in the country. The implementation of the regulation is being criticized on the practical level because it is claimed to raise the likelihood of the violation of human rights and overlook the public trust on account of excessive criminalization. This article argues that support from society is vital in the implementation of the regulation, while a positive campaign over public vaccinations need to be massively urged.
A Efetivação de Direitos e a Educação da Criança do Campo
Authors: De Oliveira Fernanda Alves , Morais Frederico Dourado R.
Published: June 2024

Resumo: este trabalho se propõe discutir o movimento de efetivação de direitos a partir da educação da criança do campo, uma vez que destaca a educação como um dos direitos humanos, garantido nas legislações nacionais e internacionais, e que em muitos momentos está sendo violada. Nesse sentido, as ações de formação e pesquisa no âmbito da extensão se apresentam como essenciais no processo de reflexão social da temática.
Palavras-chave: Educação. Direito. Infância do Campo.
A Lei de Inovação e a Proteção do Conhecimento Tradicional
Authors: Verzola Sabrina Carvalho
Published: June 2024

Resumo: o presente artigo tem o objetivo principal de analisar a Lei de Inovação e a proteção da biodiversidade e do conhecimento tradicional associado, tendo como proposta a integração do Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica como instrumento precípuo de proteção dos saberes tradicionais associados ao patrimônio genético a partir da legislação nacional pertinente a ser implementada pelas instituições públicas de pesquisa.
Palavras-chave: Núcleo de Inovação. Proteção. Conhecimento Tradicional.
A Proposta de Revogação da Convenção 169 da OIT pelo Brasil e o Princípio da Vedação do Retrocesso Social
Authors: Baldi César Augusto , Ribeiro Lilian Márcia de Castro
Published: June 2024

Resumo: o presente trabalho aborda a discussÃ£o sobre a possibilidade de denÃºncia da ConvenÃ§Ã£o n.Âº 169 da OIT, ratificada pelo Brasil por meio do Decreto nÂº 5051/2004, que, dentre outros direitos, garante aos povos indÃ­genas e comunidades tradicionais, a autodeclaraÃ§Ã£o como critÃ©rio para identificaÃ§Ã£o das populaÃ§Ãµes, bem como o direito Ã  terra e Ã  consulta prÃ©via, livre e informada todas as vezes que qualquer medida legislativa ou administrativa for suscetÃ­vel de afetÃ¡-los diretamente. Ocorre que, a despeito da vigÃªncia da ConvenÃ§Ã£o no Brasil, pode-se vislumbrar a falta de cumprimento da mesma, principalmente quando da execuÃ§Ã£o de grandes empreendimentos do Estado, como por exemplo, a construÃ§Ã£o de hidrelÃ©tricas que possam atingir territÃ³rios indÃ­genas ou comunidades quilombolas. ApÃ³s dez anos de vigÃªncia no Brasil, discute-se atualmente na CÃ¢mara dos Deputados a denÃºncia da referida ConvenÃ§Ã£o, conforme preceitua seu artigo 39. No entanto, mesmo nÃ£o obtendo total cumprimento, indagam-se, com base no princÃ­pio da vedaÃ§Ã£o do retrocesso, as consequÃªncias de tal revogaÃ§Ã£o. Outro ponto a ser analisado, apoiando-se na obra â??Confianzaâ?, de Niklas Luhmann, se refere Ã  confianÃ§a depositada pelas comunidades abrangidas, Ã s garantias asseguradas pela ConvenÃ§Ã£o n.Âº169 da OIT, na defesa dos seus territÃ³rios constitucionalmente garantidos.
Palavras-chave: ConvenÃ§Ã£o 169 OIT. DenÃºncia. PrincÃ­pio da vedaÃ§Ã£o do retrocesso social. Garantia das legÃ­timas expectativas.
A Prática do Amor em João 13: a nova comunidade cristã
Authors: Ferreira Joel Antônio
Published: June 2024

Resumo: partindo de uma visÃ£o geral de todo o Quarto Evangelho e focando em Jo13, dentro do â??Livro da Comunidadeâ?, este artigo quer mostrar como a dialÃ©tica â??morteâ?-â??vidaâ?, dentro de um grupo de fÃ©, precisa ser enfrentada na prÃ¡tica da comunidade. As posturas de dois membros prÃ³ximos a Jesus, ou seja, Pedro e Judas questionam, profundamente, dentro da igreja, as autoridades e lideranÃ§as bem como aqueles que colocam o econÃ´mico Ã  frente de qualquer projeto. Nos gestos simbÃ³licos do â??lava-pÃ©sâ? e da â??ceiaâ?, a prÃ¡tica de Jesus leva os cristÃ£os a decidirem pelo serviÃ§o, pela partilha e pela solidariedade atÃ© o ponto extremo: entregar a prÃ³pria vida por causa do projeto de Deus.
Palavras-chave: Solidariedade. Partilha. Lava-pÃ©s. Ceia.
O Sermão Escatológico do Evangelho de Mateus e a Injustiça Social
Authors: Costa Rubens Alves
Published: June 2024

Resumo: o artigo analisa os mecanismos que geravam e mantinham a injustiça social na cultura da Palestina do século I d.C. a partir da leitura das relações de conflito existentes na comunidade mateana. Entende-se que relações assimétricas são vetores eficazes para a gênese da marginalização dos estratos sociais mais baixos. Vê-se a terra como um mecanismo para a manutenção da paz social. Conclui-se que a injustiça social é uma construção da sociedade e que os governos são os principais agentes fomentadores dela.
Palavras-chave: Comunidade. Sociedade. Dominação. Terra. Utopia.
"A Krísis Cristã"
Authors: Py Fábio
Published: June 2024

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A VONTADE DE PRAZER EM RUBEM ALVES: UMA RELEITURA DE CÃ?NTICOS DOS CÃ?NTICOS E AS VARIAÃ?Ã?ES SOBRE O PRAZER
Authors: Moreira Wanderley Lima
Published: June 2024

Resumo: o presente artigo pretende colocá-lo em diálogo com a obra Variações sobre o Prazer,
de Rubem Alves numa releitura de Cânticos dos Cânticos e suas insinuações poéticas. Com
isso, visa produzir questionamentos e levantar suposições acerca da vontade de prazer no ser
humano e suas tentativas de desfrute e através dos sentidos.
Palavras-chave: Cânticos dos Cânticos. Rubem Alves. Prazer. Erótico.
A VIÃ?VA POBRE E SEU EXEMPLO
Authors: De Souza Carolina Bezerra
Published: June 2024

Resumo: este artigo analisa o texto de Mc 12,41-44, que narra a oferta da viúva pobre, numa abordagem narratológica. Serão analisados contexto, narrador, tempo, cenário e personagens. O objetivo é discernir o funcionamento da narrativa em si e não observá-la como uma janela
para eventos históricos. Pretende-se mostrar que tipo de relações de poder e resistência se refletem nesse texto e como ele pode ser usado para fomentar novas relações sociais e de gênero.
Palavras-chave: Evangelho de Marcos. Gênero. Viúva. Relação de poder
A PRÁTICA DA JUSTIÇA E A PRESENÇA DO ESPÍRITO DE IAHWEH EM MIQUÉIAS
Authors: Rossi Luiz Alexandre Solano , Santos Sandra Morais Ribeiro
Published: June 2024

O profeta Miquéias denuncia severamente a corrupção e injustiça cometidas por líderes civis e religiosos que defraudavam o projeto original da Aliança e desprezavam, exploravam e oprimiam os camponeses. Em Miqueias 3,8 encontra-se a declaração de que ele transborda justamente daquilo que falta aos líderes do povo, ou seja, justiça (mishpat) que deveria estar presente na prática diária daqueles que possuem funções de liderança. O texto conduz a compreensão que o fato transbordar do Espírito de Iahweh implica em ações práticas de justiça para com o próximo, mas, principalmente, para com aqueles que são considerados os mais vulneráveis na sociedade, a fim de gerar vida e dignidade a cada um deles.
DIREITO À EDUCAÇÃO, MENINAS E MULHERES E PANDEMIA NO BRASIL
Authors: Chehab Isabelle Maria Campos  Vasconcelos
Published: June 2024

Conforme estabelecido pela Constituição Federal de 1988, a educação é um direito fundamental no Brasil. Para meninas e mulheres, a regulamentação desse direito foi tardia, embrenhada por muitos desafios e parca concretização, quadro asseverado pela COVID-19. O presente trabalho assume como objetivo central analisar, por intermédio de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, o histórico, os desafios e as reflexões em torno do direito à educação de/para/com meninas e mulheres no Brasil no contexto da pandemia, a partir de um olhar freireano. Ao final, concluiu-se que, para além da implementação de novas estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem dispostas à suplantação do distanciamento físico entre docentes e discentes, faz-se necessário, sobretudo para meninas e mulheres, volvermos às lições de Freire, notadamente no que tange ao incentivo da autonomia, enfrentamento da violência doméstica e protagonismo do afeto e do senso coletivo – os quais seguem sendo primordiais a qualquer proposta de educação emancipatória e permeada de/por esperança.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of Pharmaceutics – I for the Students of B.Pharm 1st Semester
Authors: Kumar Mr. Pankaj , Jain Dr. Ritesh
Published: June 2024

This book “Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) of Pharmaceutics – I” is designed to Bachelor of Pharmacy students studying for the first time in their curriculum as per PCI, New Delhi. This book covered full syllabus of Pharmaceutics-I for Bachelor of Pharmacy as well book is also useful for students of Diploma in Pharmacy.

Unit wise MCQs most widely useful and helps to the students to measure the most important education outcome-knowledge, understanding, judgment and problem solving. Our book direct give benefits and makes it easy for the students about their sessional examination, semester examination, D. Pharm. Exit examination, and other competitive examination. This book also covered Key points, Practice question in unit wise and Model sample papers.
Hemodynamic comparison between minimally invasive and conventional approaches in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Sambandam Kamalakkannan Ganapathy , Karthekeyan B Ranjith , Shree Shruthi , Nagalingam Saranya , Rajah Kiran Muthu , Gnanachandran Ashok
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to investigate the hypothesis that minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) induces fewer hemodynamic alterations compared to conventional approaches, attributing this to reduced heart rotation during grafting. Given the critical role of hemodynamic stability in patient outcomes and the growing popularity of minimally invasive CABG, we sought to assess and compare the hemodynamic responses during left anterior descending artery grafting.

This randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary center, enrolling a total of 60 patients, with 30 in each group. Parameters such as heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP), and perfusion index (PI) were measured at baseline, after octopus stabilization prior to grafting, at 3 minutes during grafting, and at the end of grafting. Additionally, serum lactate levels were assessed at baseline and upon completion of grafting.

The baseline HR was comparable between the groups. However, the trends in HR revealed a significant increase in the conventional group after octopus stabilization (P value = 0.0038), at 3 minutes post-initiation of grafting (p < 0.001), and at the completion of grafting (P value = 0.001). MAP and CVP remained comparable at all time points. Notably, PI showed a significant increase in the conventional group during positioning (after octopus stabilization), at 3 minutes post-initiation of grafting, and at the completion of grafting. There were no significant differences in lactate levels between the groups.

Despite no significant differences in MAP, CVP, and lactate levels, our findings highlight significant disparities in HR and PI between the two groups. We conclude that the observed variations in heart rate may be attributed to minimal positional changes in the minimally invasive approach compared to the conventional approach.
Paediatric pulmonary hypertension due to congenital heart disease in non-cardiac surgery: Anaesthetic implications
Authors: Shri Iti , Tayshete Leena , Kohli Jasvinder Kaur , Kashav Ramesh Chand
Published: June 2024

Paediatric patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with Congenital Heart Disease (PH-CHD) are frequently encountered in non-cardiac surgical settings. Although the pharmacological and surgical management of the underlying CHD in the group has improved yet its management remains challenging due to associated high morbidity and mortality. The dilemma prevails more so because of the dearth of adequate literature describing its pathophysiology and management in non-cardiac surgical settings. There are no specific guidelines pertaining to paediatric PH-CHD care, and the precepts have been extrapolated from adult studies and guidelines. This review article intends to apprise the pathophysiology of PH-CHD, its management, and its perioperative care with special emphasis on pulmonary vascular hypertensive crisis in these patients posted for non-cardiac procedures.