bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experiências de liberdade entre as escravizadas da família Azevedo e Souza
Authors: Ribeiro Cardoso Marina
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo compreende um ensaio de reflexão acerca das distintas experiências de liberdade vivenciadas por mulheres escravizadas nos anos finais da escravidão, na cidade de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Com base em duas tipologias documentais diferentes, objetivou-se analisar a forma como os ofícios influenciaram nos processos de busca e conquista da liberdade por mulheres que se ocupavam deles, essencialmente dos serviços domésticos. Além disso, o cruzamento entre fontes possibilitou que outras informações acerca das personagens principais desta história fossem complementadas. Por fim, cabe ressaltar que o mesmo será embasado nas discussões sobre interseccionalidade realizadas por Angela Davis em Mulheres, raça e classe, onde o gênero, a cor e a condição jurídica são vistos como definidores nas vidas destas mulheres.
A transfiguração de João Cândido Felisberto em herói e sua relevância para a justiça racial e social em uma sociedade pós-abolicionista
Authors: Luis Lima da Silva Jeferson
Published: January 2024

Este artigo analisa a transfiguração de João Cândido Felisberto em um herói e sua relevância para a justiça racial e social em uma sociedade pós-abolicionista. Através de uma abordagem metodológica bibliográfica, buscou-se compreender as motivações por trás dessa transformação e os elementos históricos, culturais e políticos que contribuíram para sua elevação à condição de herói. A literatura demonstra que a Revolta da Chibata destacou a necessidade de combater não apenas as formas explícitas de opressão, mas também as estruturas e instituições que perpetuavam a desigualdade racial. A figura do Almirante João Cândido e sua luta na Revolta da Chibata permanecem como um exemplo de resistência e uma lembrança da importância contínua de enfrentar o racismo e buscar a igualdade de direitos para todos em uma sociedade pós-abolicionista.
Modalidades, conceitos e abordagens historiográficas no estudo do sindicalismo rural
Authors: Schneid Altenburg Patrícia
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo faz uma discussão teórico-metodológica com base em alguns aspectos do sindicalismo rural brasileiro, focando especificamente no Sindicato dos Trabalhadores Rurais de São Lourenço do Sul durante a Ditadura Militar no Brasil, objeto de pesquisa no mestrado da autora. Inicialmente, é abordada a sua vinculação à História Social e aos conceitos de Classe e Grupos Sociais encaminhando-lhe a um entendimento de movimento social. Frente à interdisciplinaridade da História Social, o campo da Política e do Poder, por meio dos conceitos de Sistema Político, Política e Poder, permite compreender o contexto no qual a entidade se insere. O conceito de Memória é central na análise do objeto, sua discussão comporta diversas ressalvas sobre a sua utilização e diferenciação da história. Por fim, a micro-história, pautada pelo olhar microscópico e a variação de escalas em relação à análise do objeto, é apresentada como a abordagem mais apropriada para o mencionado estudo.
Specific and non-uniform brain states during cold perception in mice
Authors: Koorliyil Haritha , Sitt Jacobo , Rivals Isabelle , Liu Yushan , Bertolo Adrien , Cazzanelli Silvia , Dizeux Alexandre , Deffieux Thomas , Tanter Mickael , Pezet Sophie
Published: January 2024

The quest to decode the complex supraspinal mechanisms that integrate cutaneous thermal information in the central system is still ongoing. The dorsal horn of the spinal cord is the first hub that encodes thermal input which is then transmitted to brain regions via the spinothalamic and thalamo-cortical pathways. So far, our knowledge about the strength of the interplay between the brain regions during thermal processing is limited. To address this question, we imaged the brains of adult awake male mice in resting state using Functional Ultrasound imaging during plantar exposure to constant and varying temperatures. Our study, reveals for the first time: i) a dichotomy in the response of the somato-motor-cingulate cortices and the hypothalamus, which was never described before, due to the lack of appropriate tools to study such regions with both good spatial and temporal resolutions. ii) We infer that cingulate areas may be involved in the affective responses to temperature changes. iii) Colder temperatures (ramped down) reinforces the disconnection between the somato-motor-cingulate and hypothalamus networks. iv) Finally, we also confirm the existence in the mouse brain of a brain mode characterized by low cognitive strength present more frequently at resting neutral temperature. The present study points towards the existence of a common hub between somato-motor and cingulate regions, whereas hypothalamus functions are related to a secondary network.

Significance StatementVery little is known regarding the brain areas involved in thermal coding and the interactions between them. Using an emerging neuroimaging technique in freely moving mice during exposure to either constant neutral / warm or cold sensation; or varying temperature. We identified dynamic brain states. Some are observed more frequently during exposure to cold stimuli. Through the demonstration of reproducible and specific fingerprints of dynamic brain modes, this study will open the path to future investigations on the alterations of these brain states during cold sensing in animal models and human subjects affected by peripheral neuropathy.
Closed-Loop Optogenetic Perturbation of Macaque Oculomotor Cerebellum: Evidence for an Internal Saccade Model
Authors: Soetedjo Robijanto , Horwitz Gregory D.
Published: January 2024

Internal models are essential for the production of accurate movements. The accuracy of saccadic eye movements is thought to be mediated by an internal model of oculomotor mechanics encoded in the cerebellum. The cerebellum may also be part of a feedback loop that predicts the displacement of the eyes and compares it to the desired displacement in real time to ensure that saccades land on target. To investigate the role of the cerebellum in these two aspects of saccade production, we delivered saccade-triggered light pulses to channelrhodopsin-2-expressing Purkinje cells in the oculomotor vermis (OMV) of two male macaque monkeys. Light pulses delivered during the acceleration phase of ipsiversive saccades slowed the deceleration phase. The long latency of these effects and their scaling with light pulse duration are consistent with an integration of neural signals at or downstream of the stimulation site. In contrast, light pulses delivered during contraversive saccades reduced saccade velocity at short latency and were followed by a compensatory reacceleration which caused gaze to land on or near the target. We conclude that the contribution of the OMV to saccade production depends on saccade direction; the ipsilateral OMV is part of a forward model that predicts eye displacement, whereas the contralateral OMV is part of an inverse model that creates the force required to move the eyes with optimal peak velocity for the intended displacement.
Diagnostic utility of repeat fine needle aspirations of benign thyroid nodules
Authors: Mendoza Rachelle P , Simon Richard Cody , Cipriani Nicole A , Antic Tatjana
Published: January 2024

Objective

This study aims to analyze the diagnostic utility of multiple repeat FNA on thyroid nodules with initially benign diagnosis.

Methods

In a 5-year period, 1658 thyroid nodules with initially benign FNAs were retrospectively reviewed and followed for subsequent resection and repeat biopsy.

Results

Out of 2150 thyroid nodules, 1658 (77.1%) were diagnosed as benign on FNAs. The average age at diagnosis was 57.4 years (range: 11–93 years), and most were females (83.8%). Repeat FNA was performed on 183 benign nodules, of which 141 (8.5%) were sampled a second time and 42 (2.5%) had two or more repeat samplings. For the benign nodules without repeat FNAs, 124 had benign resection. Of cases with one-time repeat FNA, most (n = 101) remained benign on repeat FNAs, 13 of which were benign on resection. Eleven had atypical repeat FNAs, five were resected, four of which were benign and one was atypical follicular neoplasm with HRAS and TERT promoter mutations. Of cases with multiple repeat FNA, most (n = 35) were still benign on repeat FNAs, one had benign resection. Two had atypical repeat biopsies, one was PTC on resection with CCD6::RET fusion. The positive predictive value significantly decreased from 41.1% on single FNA to 8.3% on one-time repeat (P < 0.001) and 16.7% on multiple repeat (P = 0.002). The total cost for the work-up of previously benign nodules was $285,454.

Conclusions

Repeat FNA biopsies did not provide an additional diagnostic value in the evaluation of benign thyroid nodules, and often led to unwarranted follow-up procedures and significantly increased health-care cost.
Upcycling of protein concentrates from industrial byproducts into polyurethane wood adhesives
Authors: Mary Alex , Blanchet Pierre , Pepin Simon , Chamberland Julien , Landry Véronic
Published: January 2024

Wood structures generally rely on synthetic adhesives for their strength and versatility. However, environmental concerns linked to the chemical composition of these adhesives have stimulated the search for more environmentally friendly adhesives. Researchers have explored replacing petroleum-based constituents with natural raw materials such as lignins, tannins, and proteins. Of these alternatives, proteins, being biological macromolecules, are recognized for their capacity to enhance adhesion to wood substrates. This study considered the development of protein-based adhesives derived from diverse sources, including soybean meal, microbrewery spent grains, shrimp shells, and skim milk powder. These raw materials were subjected to mild alkaline conditions to yield protein concentrates. The resulting adhesives were formulated at various protein content levels: 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. The study’s findings showed that the incorporation of proteins into the polyurethane adhesive system not only can preserve but also augment adhesive performance. This enhancement encompasses deeper penetration into wood substrates and an overall improvement in mechanical strength. These results underscore the promise of proteins as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polyols in adhesive formulations.
Nanocellulose preparation from diverse plant feedstocks, processes, and chemical treatments: A review emphasizing non-woods
Authors: Das Rasel , Lindström Tom , Khan Madani , Rezaei Mahdi , Hsiao Benjamin S.
Published: January 2024

Low-cost production of nanocellulose from diverse lignocellulosic feedstocks has become an important topic for developing sustainable nanomaterials. The available feedstocks include both woody and non-woody plants, where the latter are relatively underutilized. Interestingly, the porous structure and low lignin content in most non-woody plants, such as agricultural residues and natural fibers, also makes them ideal sources for lower energy nanocellulose production using simpler methods than those required to process woody plants. To enhance the goal of circularity, this review first provides an overview of the nanocellulose conversion from cellulose and then comprehensively discusses the use of non-woody feedstocks for nanocellulose production. Specifically, the availability of suitable non-woody feedstocks and the use of low-cost processes for pulping and cellulose oxidation treatments, including alkaline, solvent pulping, and nitrogen-oxidation treatments, are discussed. The information in this review can lead to new opportunities to achieve greater sustainability in biobased economies. Additionally, demonstrations of nanocellulose-based water purification technologies using agricultural residues derived remediation materials are highlighted at the end of this review.
Social Protection of the Population in the Context of Armed Aggression, Post-War Recovery, and European Integration of Ukraine, BOROVYK TETIANA, DOLOKA LUDMILA, DANYLEVSKA LUDMILA Social Protection of the Population in the Context of Armed Aggression, Post-War Recovery, and European Integration of Ukraine
Authors: DERNOVA IRYNA , BOROVYK TETIANA , DOLOKA LUDMILA , DANYLEVSKA LUDMILA
Published: January 2024

The world’s economic, social and political conditions are constantly changing, so the social protection system must be flexible, adaptive and take into account new challenges and trends, introduce innovations, and improve its efficiency to ensure stable and equitable development of society. For independent Ukraine, social protection is a relatively new social institution. Today, the system of legal regulation of social protection in Ukraine is established, but it is quite complex and includes a wide range of legislative acts. The purpose of this research is to summarize scientific findings and analyze the legal framework for the efficient functioning of the institution of social protection of the population in modern conditions, and to substantiate the government policy of building a model of national social policy of Ukraine which conforms to the principles and meets the standards of the European Union’s social policy. The novelty of the work lies in the further development of approaches to studying the theoretical aspects of social protection. The research is based on the data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, expert opinions, and open source information. The methods of measurement, grouping, comparative analysis, induction, deduction and generalization, etc. are used in the research. The article examines the concept of social protection in Ukraine as a system, defines the hierarchical levels of its legal regulation. The authors identify and characterize the specific functions of social protection which most fully reflect the essence of the country’s socio-economic life. Based on the analysis of the legal framework, the authors characterize the main state social guarantees for citizens and their dynamics. Considerable attention is given to the role of social protection in the context of military aggression, and the government’s involvement in solving urgent problems is outlined. In addition, the authors analyze the government’s policy on the necessity of introducing a new model of social policy that would conform to the principles and meet the standards of the European Union’s social policy.
Synergy Strengthening Program to Support the Success of Quality Village Programs in East Java (Study of Malang City and Tuban District)
Authors: MARDIYONO  , SAPUTRA DANI , AKMAL  , SUKARDI  , KAPRAWI RAHMAN
Published: January 2024

The Quality Family Village Program (Kampung Keluarga Berkualitas / KB) is one of the government’s programs to address population problems and other problems involving the integration of population programs, family planning, family development (Bangga Kencana), and development of other sectors in order to improve people’s quality of life. However, to ensure that the implementation of the Quality Family Village Program is successful, cooperation between all stakeholders is needed, including family planning village cadres, government officials, and the community. This study examines how the government apparatus synergizies with field-level officers. In order to find out how successful the implementation of KB Village is in districts / cities, it is necessary to evaluate and monitor the formation and implementation of Family Planning Village that are already underway in each district / city, whether the program has synergy in the field, which is the purpose of the article. This research is an evaluative study with data collection carried out through quantitative and qualitative approaches. This study was conducted using an evaluative method with a descriptive exploratory design to see the synergy of the success of KB Villages. The informants in this study were provincial and district SKPD KB, Head of SKPD, Partners: Health Office, National Education Office, Social Service, manpower and transmigration agencies, Bapemas, Ministry of Religion, Cooperative Office, Industry and Trade Office, heads of districts, KUA, Head of Public Health Center, related sectors at sub-district level, PLKB, midwives, village heads, welfare services, heads of PKK / relevant sectors, BPD, LPMD, Toga/Toma (RW / Kasun), PPKBD / Sub PPKBD, Cadres & Families. The research results are the success factors in developing Quality Family Villages to improve the Bangga Kencana program and other related programs, namely policies and commitments as well as financial support from the Regent / Mayor, the cohesiveness of government officials with the synergy of all existing works units. Referring to the success indicators of KB Village, hopefully, the regency and city POKJA (working team) will further strengthen the understanding and contribution of each cross-sectoral OPD in supporting the success of KB Village. Furthermore, there is a need for periodic and integrated monitoring and evaluation for the continuity of the KB Village program.
Квантові точки — основа сучасного та майбутнього матеріалознавства
Authors: Картель Микола Тимофійович , Лобанов Віктор Васильович
Published: January 2024

Цьогорічними лауреатами Нобелівської премії з хімії стали троє вчених із США — Мунгі Бавенді (Moungi G. Bawendi) з Массачусетського технологічного інституту, Луїс Брус (Louis E. Brus) із Колумбійського університету та Олексій Єкимов (Aleksey I. Yekimov) з Nanocrystals Technology Inc. — «за відкриття і синтез квантових точок». Як зазначено у пресрелізі Нобелівського комітету, квантові точки настільки дрібні наночастинки, що їхні фізичні властивості більшою мірою визначаються розміром і формою, ніж хімічним складом. «Ці найменші компоненти нанотехнологій тепер поширюють світло від телевізорів та світлодіодних ламп і, серед іншого, допомагають хірургам в операціях з видалення пухлинних тканин».
Розроблення та вдосконалення радіаційно стійких конструкційних матеріалів для ядерної енергетики України
Authors: Толстолуцька Галина Дмитрівна
Published: January 2024

У доповіді наведено найважливіші результати фундаментальних та прикладних досліджень Інституту фізики твердого тіла, матеріалознавства та технологій Національного наукового центру «Харківський фізико-технічний інститут», спрямованих на потреби ядерно-енергетичного комплексу України, зокрема робіт з матеріалознавчого супроводу його безпечного функціонування, які проводяться у тісній співпраці з Державним підприємством «Національна атомна енергогенеруюча компанія «Енергоатом».
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adolescents
Authors: Poukka Eero , Andersson Niklas Worm , Thiesson Emilia Myrup , Baum Ulrike , Pihlström Nicklas , Perälä Jori , Kristoffersen Anja Bråthen , Meijerink Hinta , Starrfelt Jostein , Ljung Rickard , Hviid Anders
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

For adolescents, data on the long-term effectiveness of the BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines against severe COVID-19 outcomes are scarce. Additionally, only a few studies have evaluated vaccine effectiveness (VE) for mRNA-1273 or heterologous mRNA vaccine schedules (ie, mixing BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273).

METHODS

Nationwide register-based 1-to-1 matched cohort analyses were conducted in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden between May 28, 2021, and April 30, 2023, to estimate VE for primary COVID-19 vaccine (2-dose) schedules among adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Cumulative incidences of COVID-19–related hospitalization (primary outcome) and laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection (secondary outcome) were compared for vaccinated and unvaccinated at 6 months of follow-up using the Kaplan-Meier estimator. Country-specific VE (1-risk ratio) and risk differences (RD) were combined by random-effects meta-analyses.

RESULTS

The study included 526 966 primary schedule vaccinated adolescents. VE against COVID-19–related hospitalization was 72.6% (95% confidence interval [CI], 62.5–82.7) and RD was –2.8 (95% CI, –4.5 to –1.0) per 10 000 vaccinated for BNT162b2 at 6 months of follow-up compared with unvaccinated. The corresponding VE and RD were 86.0% (95% CI, 56.8–100.0) and –2.1 (95% CI, –4.0 to –0.2) per 10 000 vaccinated for mRNA-1273 and 80.7% (95% CI, 58.0–100.0) and –5.5 (95% CI, –15.5 to 4.6) per 10 000 vaccinated for heterologous mRNA vaccine schedules. Estimates were comparable when restricting to a period of omicron predominance and extending follow-up to 12 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Across 4 Nordic countries, severe COVID-19 in adolescents was a rare event. Compared with unvaccinated, BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and heterologous mRNA vaccination schedules provided high protection against COVID-19–related hospitalization, including hospitalizations during the omicron period.
Crustal and tectonic structure of Northern Mozambique inferred by 2D gravity modeling
Authors: Das Flores Onofre , Dutra Alanna C. , Lucas Mário , Abdulgani Isac , Amisse Caisse
Published: January 2024

The northern region of Mozambique has a complex geological history, with an evolution that spans from the Precambrian Era to the Phanerozoic Era. In this work, we have integrated gravity and geothermal data to delineate the geotectonic evolution of the region, by estimating the thickness of the crust and the lithosphere through which was essential to generate a representative crustal model. It was necessary to complement the knowledge of structural geometry and tectonic evolution of the region. The data used in this study are the Bouguer and geoid anomalies, topography data, and radiogenic heat. These data were pre-processed, topography and geoid anomaly data were filtered by low-pass filter in the frequency and harmonic domains to remove undesirable effects associated with the sources. The data were used to estimate the thickness of the crust and lithosphere, as well as to determine the mean density distribution within the mantle. This was achieved by using a one-dimensional approach, considering the principle of local isostatic compensation, associated with equations governing the distribution of temperature in the crust. The Bouguer anomaly was used to generate a representative crustal 2D model of this region. The results showed that the crust is thinner in Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces, with thickness ranging from 27 to 31 km, whereas in Niassa varies between 33 and 39 km.  The analysis of lithospheric thickness indicates that the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado present a thinning of the lithosphere, with values ranging from 150 to 165 km. Rather than Niassa province which exhibits a thicker lithosphere, ranging from 165 to 195 km. The obtained results underwent a comparative analysis with prior investigations, unveiling a noteworthy concurrence among these findings.
Structural mapping of the Goulfey-Tourba (West and Central African Rift) sedimentary basin using high-resolution gravity data
Authors: PaulGautier Kamto , Oksum Erdinc , Lemotio Willy , Kamguia Joseph
Published: January 2024

The Goulfey-Tourba sedimentary basin (GTSB) is a portion of the West and Central African Rift System whose studies on its structural geology remain very limited. Belonging to the vast semi-arid Sahelian region, this sedimentary basin covers several localities in Cameroon and Chad, whose economic and social activities are highly impacted by the shortage of drinking water. In this work, a new look is taken at the geological features of this local sedimentary region. To perform this, a preliminary synthetic study is carried out to assess the performance of some classic and recent edge detection methods. The effectiveness of the recent Improved Logistic (IL) method is approved, given its ability to highlight low amplitude and deep features with a refined resolution. A regional/residual separation was applied to Bouguer gravity disturbances to avoid blurring some upper crustal structures by high-frequency anomalies. The effectiveness of this regional/residual separation has been validated by checking the absence of ringing artifacts (Gibbs phenomenon). The application of the IL method on residual gravimetric disturbances of the study area revealed a series of lineaments not yet identified by previous scientific studies. The results show a slight fracturing of the basement, with geological features mainly trending in an NW-SE direction. A newly identified geological discontinuity continuously crosses the study area from 12o45'N latitude to the southeast. Utilizing a modified and recent form of the Euler deconvolution theory (Improved Tilt-Euler method) has enabled the detection of several density sources in the GTSB, most of which correlate well with the lineaments outlined by the IL method. The improved Tilt-Euler method results show anomalous sources at more than 6 km depth beneath the Bodélé sedimentary series of the Upper Tertiary. The Euler’s linear solutions attributed to basement fractures show an average depth of 1 km. These results are undoubtedly a major contribution to refining the research of hydrogeological resources in this Sahelian area.
representação da pessoa negra na publicidade contemporânea brasileira
Authors: Stéfani Felício Lourenço Suéllen , Ramalho Procópio Xavier Mariana , Gonçalves Reis Ana Carolina
Published: January 2024

Nas publicidades das décadas de 1900 a 1930, os clareadores de pele representavam uma proposta para as mulheres negras de pele retinta “melhorarem” de vida, além de indicarem uma equidade racial, individual e familiar. Dessa forma, a pele negra era tratada pela imprensa como uma pele feia, o que traria como consequências menores oportunidades no mercado de trabalho, sendo que havia uma preferência por representações de pessoas negras de tez mais clara. Na publicidade contemporânea podem ser observadas características como a ousadia e a inserção de produtos destinados a jovens negros, contudo, ainda são encontrados determinados resgastes de uma construção estereotipada, em que as habilidades intelectuais são menos valorizadas em detrimento das habilidades corporais. Deste modo, este artigo objetiva, através de uma discussão em torno da questão racial, refletir sobre a representação da pessoa negra na publicidade contemporânea, considerando os aspectos relacionados à prática do racismo, o que acabou por naturalizar determinadas representações que inferiorizam os negros. As discussões foram tecidas a partir de questões do racismo atrelado à escravidão e sobre aspectos relacionados ao padrão de beleza na publicidade em diferentes épocas. Foi possível verificar que para o homem negro é recorrente a sua imagem ser associada a habilidades da dança, configurando-se em um estereótipo que destitui a intelectualidade para a pessoa negra. Para a mulher negra, sua representação está relacionada à corporalidade, sendo suas características associadas à animalidade, à selvageria, ao grotesco. Observou-se ainda uma representação social baseada em estereótipos racistas, em que às pessoas brancas são associados adjetivos como a beleza e a popularidade, enquanto que para as pessoas negras são associados aspectos que se referem à feiura e à agressividade, por exemplo.

Palavras-chaves: Padrão de Beleza. Pessoa Negra. Publicidade. Racismo.
Respuesta fisiológica de Solanum phureja bajo déficit hídrico
Authors: López-Rendón Juan Fernando , Rodríguez-Hernández Pedro , Meneses Buitrago Diego Hernan , Lopez-Peñafiel Hyrcania-Vanessa
Published: January 2024

Introducción. Los parámetros de respuesta fisiológica al estrés por sequia son la conjugación de una serie de atributos de acción lenta o rápida. Las variables de intercambio gaseoso son catalogadas como de respuesta rápida, su nivel de aparición o afección dependen de la interacción entre factores como el genotipo, duración e intensidad y la etapa fenológica de ocurrencia del estrés. Objetivo. Identificar los niveles de respuesta fisiológica que presenta Solanum phureja bajo el estrés progresivo por déficit hídrico. Materiales y métodos. El experimento se realizó entre 2019 y 2020, bajo condiciones semi-controladas en el Centro de Investigación Obonuco de la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria, donde se sembraron cuatro cultivares de papa, la mitad del ensayo se mantuvo con riego a capacidad de campo y a la otra parte se le suspendió para inducir estrés por déficit hídrico durante 15 días, luego se rehidrataron; se evaluaron variables de intercambio gaseoso, clorofila y eficiencia fotosintética cada tres días. Resultados. Se presentaron diferencias significativas estadísticamente, con los valores máximos de intercambio gaseoso en plantas del tratamiento control con 16,67 µmol m-2 s-1 tasa de fotosíntesis (A); 0,34 mol m-2 s-1 conductancia estomática (gs) 5,5 mmol m-2 s-1 transpiración (E) y en estrés 1,17 µmol m-2 s-1 (A); 0,013 mol m-2 s-1 (gs); 0,29 mmol m-2 s-1 (E). En cuanto al contenido de clorofila, se presentaron valores entre 451,7 y 474,69 mg m-2 con riego y sin riego, respectivamente. Conclusiones El cierre estomático fue la respuesta más temprana al déficit hídrico, además las plantas de papa presentaron recuperación de los valores de intercambio gaseoso después del suministro de riego posterior al estrés. Finalmente se identificaron tres niveles de respuesta fisiológica, estrés leve, moderado y severo según la intensidad y duración del estrés, lo cual es de utilidad para futuros estudios y planteamientos de calendarios de riego.
Comparative E-cadherin and syndecan-1 protein expression in human and canine oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Tabtieang Sirinun P. , Paphussaro Weejarin , Rungsipipat Anudep , Kunnasut Nanthida , Ploypetch Sekkarin , Phattarataratip Ekarat , Suriyaphol Gunnaporn
Published: January 2024

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent form of oral cancer in humans and dogs. The altered expression of cell adhesion molecules, including E-cadherin (CDH1) and syndecan-1 (SDC1), is involved in cancer progression. This study aimed to investigate the protein expression of CDH1 and SDC1 in early and late clinical stages of human and canine OSCC (hOSCC and cOSCC, respectively), using immunohistochemistry. Formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded tissue blocks were obtained from 21 hOSCC, 8 human normal gingiva, 26 cOSCC, and 13 canine normal gingiva. Clinical stages and histological subtypes of samples were evaluated. The results indicated that both human and canine OSCC exhibited reduced levels of CDH1 and SDC1 expression at the cell membrane regardless of clinical stage or histological subtype. Additionally, decreased levels of total SDC1 expression were observed in hOSCC compared with normal controls. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a similarity in the immunohistochemical expression of CDH1 and SDC1 between humans and dogs with OSCC, lending support to the potential use of dogs as a model for studying human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
The Influence of Webstore Visual Design and Emotional Value on Muslimah Clothing Online Purchasing Decisions in Gen Z
Authors: Sari Rika , Ramdani Eggy Armand , Mujib Haqibul
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of Webstore Visual Design and Emotional Value on Muslimah Clothing Online Purchase Decisions for Generation Z FEBI IAI Darussalam Ciamis students. The growing phenomenon of online business, especially among generation Z who are skilled in technology and often shop online, encourages entrepreneurs to create webstores that attract attention and can influence their buying decisions, especially in Muslim clothing. This study discusses the influence of visual webstore design and emotional value partially or simultaneously on online purchasing decisions for Muslim women's clothing in Generation Z. The uniqueness of this research lies in its deep focus on the effectiveness of the webstore design itself and its relationship with emotional value, which has rarely been studied before. The research method used a quantitative approach with the help of SPSS to analyze data from 61 respondents who were FEBI IAI Darussalam Ciamis students from generation Z. The results showed that partially, the webstore's visual design and emotional value had no significant effect on the online buying decision for Muslimah clothing in Generation Z. However, simultaneously, these two variables had a positive effect on purchasing decisions for FEBI IAI Darussalam Ciamis students. In conclusion, professionalism, honesty, transparency, and trust in webstore design contribute to consumer buying interest and create positive emotional value as a form of appreciation for the satisfaction and convenience of using the webstore, which ultimately increases the decision to purchase Muslimah fashion products online in Generation Z.
The Robbery of Financial Institutions in Witbank Policing Area, South Africa
Authors: Nkosi Samuel Khehla , Mofokeng Jacob Tseko
Published: January 2024

The motives for violent crime are wide ranging. Results show that violence in commercial robbery was often used to achieve the material goals of the offense (to steal money or goods) by ensuring compliance and by overcoming resistance. Also found was that violence in assault was used purposively to achieve the immediate goal of harming the victim. In both cases, violence was used in ways that could be directly attributed to the successful commission of the offense. In other cases, violence performed additional functions, such as enhancing the status of the offender, generating a reputation for toughness on the street, providing a response to challenges to masculinity, giving an outlet for aggression and the desire to fight, and as a means of administering retaliation and revenge through informal justice; violence of this kind is used as an expression of a value system that condones violent behavior. Methodologically, the research is qualitative, involving semi-structured face-to-face oral interviews (open-ended) with 30 armed robbers in prison custody in Witbank, South Africa. Armed robbery is a type of robbery aided by weapon(s) to threaten, force and deprive a person or persons of the right to private, public or corporate belongings. The analytical framework employed is interpretive phenomenology, to capture the holistic worldview of the offender sample. Secondary data comes from both the eletronic media. Findings are presented under four systematic themes: “challenges of policing bank robberies and the extent of the harm, speculative motives, planning and duration of planning process, and tools of trade”. In the following, these themes are explained making use of participants’ statements.
Reseña de libro: de Aquino, Santo Tomás. Comentario al libro ‘Sobre los nombres divinos’ de Dionisio. Edición bilingüe. Ed. al cuidado de Enrique Martínez y Lucas Prieto. Traducción de Alessandro Mini. Estudios preliminares de Martín F. Echavarría e Ignacio Andereggen. EUNSA, Pamplona, Colección de Pensamiento Medieval y Renacentista, 2023, 855 pp.
Authors: Soto-Bruna María-Jesús
Published: January 2024

Book Review
Reseña de libro: Balaguer García, Esmeralda. Los límites del decir. Razón histórica y lenguaje en el último Ortega. Tecnos, Madrid, 2023, 240 pp.
Authors: Garbisu Margarita
Published: January 2024

Book Review
Reseña de libro: Ortega y Gasset, José. La idea de principio en Leibniz y la evolución de la teoría deductiva; Del optimismo en Leibniz (edición ampliada a cargo de Javier Echeverría). Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas & Fundación José Ortega y Gasset - Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, 2021, 745 pp.
Authors: Grande-Sánchez Pedro-José
Published: January 2024

Book Review
Reseña de libro: Stella, Fabio. Νόος e νοεῖν da Omero a Platone. Presses Universitaires de Franche-Comté, Besançon, 2021, 808 pp.
Authors: Torrijos-Castrillejo David
Published: January 2024

Book Review
IBERIFIER Reports – Analysis of Trends and Innovations in the Media Ecosystem in Spain and Portugal (2025-2030)
Authors: García-Avilés J.A. , Arias F. , De Lara A. , Paisana M. , Carvajal M. , Foá C. , García-Ortega A. , Margato, D. , Crespo M. , Quiles B. , Valero J.M.
Published: January 2024

This report is the result of a prospective analysis among professionals and experts to identify the trends and innovations that will impact the media landscape in Spain and Portugal over the next five years. It is one of the initiatives of the IBERIFIER project to guide the decision-making of media managers, media companies, political leaders and other social actors.
Redundancy, weaving and $Q$-dual of $K$-g-frames in Hilbert spaces
Authors: Xiao Xiang Chun , Zhao Guo Ping , Zhou Guorong
Published: January 2024

In this paper we study exact $K$-g-frames, weaving of $K$-g-frames and $Q$-duals of g-frames in Hilbert spaces. We present a sufficient condition for a g-Bessel sequence to be an exact $K$-g-frame. Given two woven pairs $(\Lambda, \Gamma)$ and $(\Theta, \Delta)$ of $K$-g-frames, we investigate under what conditions $\Lambda$ can be $K$-g-woven with $\Delta$ if $\Gamma$ is $K$-g-woven with $\Theta$. Given a $K$-g-frame $\Lambda$ and its dual $\Gamma$ on $\mathcal{U}$, we construct a new pair based on $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ so that they are woven on a subspace $R(K)$ of $\mathcal{U}$. Finally, we characterize the $Q$-dual of g-frames using their induced sequences.
New algorithms for solving pseudo-monotone variational inequalities in Banach spaces
Authors: Zamani Eskandanı G. Reza , Raeisi M. , Lotfikar R.
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we introduce new algorithms for finding a solution of a variational inequality problem involving pseudo-monotone operator which is also a fixed point of a Bregman relatively inexpensive mapping in $p$-uniformly convex and uniformly smooth Banach spaces that are more general than Hilbert spaces. We prove weak and strong convergence theorems for proposed algorithms. Finally, we give some numerical experiments for supporting our main results.
The Bochner-Schoenberg-Eberlein module property for amalgamated duplication of Banach algebras
Authors: Abolfathi Mohammad Ali , Ebadian Ali , Jabbari Ali
Published: January 2024

The Bochner-Schoenberg-Eberlein module property on commutative Banach algebras is a property related to extensions of multipliers on Banach algebras to module morphisms from Banach algebras into Banach modules. In this paper, we answer the problem (1) raised in [J. Algebra Appl., 21(8) (2022), 2250155, DOI: 10.1142/S0219498822501559]. We show that the Banach $\mathcal{A}\rtimes\mathfrak{A}$-module $X\times Y$ ($X$ is a Banach $\mathcal{A},\mathfrak{A}$-module and $Y$ is a Banach $\mathfrak{A}$-module) has a BSE-module property if and only if $X$ is a BSE Banach $\mathcal{A},\mathfrak{A}$-module and $Y$ is a BSE Banach $\mathfrak{A}$-module.
Refinement of the classical Jensen inequality using finite sequences
Authors: Sayed Zaid Mohammed Mohammed Mahdi , Adil Khan Muhammad , Khan Shahid , Pecaric Josip
Published: January 2024

This article is dedicated to a refinement of the classical Jensen inequality by virtue of some finite real sequences. Inequalities for various means are obtained from this refinement. Also, from the proposed refinement, the authors acquire some inequalities for Csiszâr $\Psi$- divergence and for Shannon and Zipf-Mandelbrot entropies. The refinement is further generalized through several finite real sequences.
Finite-time property of a mechanical viscoelastic system with nonlinear boundary conditions on corner-Sobolev spaces
Authors: Koozehgar Kalleji Morteza
Published: January 2024

In this article, we deal with the initial boundary value problem for a viscoelastic system related to the quasilinear parabolic equation with nonlinear boundary source term on a manifold $\mathbb{M}$ with corner singularities. We prove that, under certain conditions on relaxation function $g$, any solution $u$ in the corner-Sobolev space $\mathcal{H}^{1,(\frac{N-1}{2},\frac{N}{2})}_{\partial^{0}\mathbb{M}}(\mathbb{M})$ blows up in finite time. The estimates of the life-span of solutions are also given.
Ricci bi-conformal vector fields on Lorentzian five-dimensional two-step nilpotent Lie groups
Authors: Azami Shahroud , De U.c.
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we completely classify Ricci bi-conformal vector fields on simply-connected five-dimensional two-step nilpotent Lie groups which are also connected and we show which of them are the Killing vector fields and gradient vector fields.
ELECTROCHEMICAL BURN RATE ACCELERATION
Authors: Hahma Arno
Published: January 2024

An electrochemical mechanism of accelerating the burn rate of pyrotechnic compositions and composite propellants is presented. Magnesium-Teflon-graphite fluoride-graphite (MTGFG) compositions were used as the model system to demonstrate the effect. Electric currents are generated in situ by electrochemical cell reactions in the composition itself by introducing materials with differing
electrochemical potentials and an electrolyte into the composition. Electric currents flow through
the combusting surface, where materials melt and allow ion transport. The electrochemical cell is
shorted at the burning surface providing more heat feedback than the back radiation from the flame alone accelerating the combustion considerably. No external power source nor auxiliary electrodes are required to increase the burn rate by electric currents like with methods hitherto known. Up to a 2.5-fold increase in the burn rate of baseline composition was achieved by using graphite as the cathode material, the magnesium powder in the composition as anode, and graphite fluoride (GF) as depolarizer and oxidizer in the cell reactions. Various electrolytes were investigated keeping the base composition otherwise unchanged.
THE PREPARATION OF NANOPARTICLE FILMS BASED ON LIGHT WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Sun Ming , Li Yanyun , Qian Shu , Chen Xin
Published: January 2024

Continuous improvements in scientific research methods have led to increasingly in-depth technological applications of nanomaterials. Currently, research on nanomaterials is no longer limited to analyzing their physical properties, but also focuses on ways to achieve efficient and low-cost nanomaterial synthesis. Nanoparticle films (NFs) are a type of nanomaterial that can be applied in multiple fields. In this study, we investigated ways to improve the self-assembly technology at the water-vapor interface using light welding (LW) technology in order to enhance the mechanical strength and achieve low-cost nanomaterial preparation of high conductivity and flexible metal NFs. The results showed that the resistance of NFs significantly decreased after improving the self-assembly technology at the water-vapor interface using the LW technology. After 60 minutes of light treatment, the resistance of silver NFs decreased by about 53 Ω and the resistance of the gold NFs decreased by about 9 Ω. After photo-welding treatment, the catalytic activity of the self-supporting porous gold film was the highest with a peak current density of 24.6 μA/cm2. The results obtained in this research study can be employed to improve the preparation technology of fluid self-assembled nanomaterials. LW technology can be utilized to achieve low-cost manufacturing of nanomaterials with high strength and expand the application field of NFs.
The Effect of Hydrodistillation Times and Cold Pressing on Yield and Composition of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel Essential Oil
Authors: Bozova Burcu , Gölükcü Muharrem , Turgutoğlu Ertuğrul
Published: January 2024

Within the scope of the study, the effect of hydro-distillation times on Citrus sinensis (Navelina) fresh peel essential oil composition was investigated. For this purpose, five different distillation times (10, 15, 30, 60, and 120 min.) were evaluated. Research findings showed that the distillation time was not effective on the orange essential oil composition. It was determined that the most important components of C.sinensis peel essential oil were limonene (96.52-96.61%) and myrcene (2.03-2.06%). In addition, hydrodistillation (HD) and cold press (CP) essential oils were compared in terms of yield and some physical and chemical properties. In terms of oil yield and optical activity, the values of the oil obtained by hydrodistillation method were higher than those obtained by cold press, and the refractive index and density values were found to be lower. In terms of component ratios, it was seen that there was no significant difference between the two methods.
Forensic Examinations in Criminal Cases Related to Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Authors: Lukoshkina Svetlana
Published: January 2024

The article deals with the general issues of conducting forensic examinations in the investigation of crimes related to illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The general danger of such crimes is noted. The article considers the issue of applying special knowledge in the process of investigating criminal cases related to illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the procedure for their conduct and the final result are outlined. The question of the types of examinations assigned for this category of cases, the purpose of their conduct, the need for an accurate definition of the name of the examination being conducted was raised. The conclusion about the need for the correct formulation of questions to the expert is made. The author notes that to date, the examination to determine the quantity and content of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances has not been attributed to the number of obligations listed in Article 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. It is concluded that it is necessary to make appropriate changes and include as mandatory a forensic examination, the purpose of which is to establish quantitative and qualitative signs of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues, as well as plants and their parts containing narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. The article deals with the difficulties of choosing the types of expertise and raising questions for the expert’s permission, it is concluded that in such cases it is permissible to resort to the help of a specialist. The types of objects provided for examination and the order of their presentation are reviewed. The types of forensic examinations that should be appointed and conducted in most cases on this category crimes investigation are briefly considered.
Database development for the information processing about extracurricular activities of secondary school students
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation, Troshina Galina V. , Larionov Vladislav I. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russian Federation
Published: January 2024

Basic information systems for the general statistics collecting about students and their grades, about homework have long been widely used as part of the school system. But such systems often do not take into account the needs of teachers and head teachers in the information processing about other achievements of secondary school students, for example, participation in local and regional olympiads, about sports, social and other achievements of students. Knowledge of this information may be necessary both to form a portfolio and to participate in various competitions and events held at the school. In this case, it becomes necessary to create narrowly focused software that allows you to analyze and evaluate the extracurricular activities of high school students. This article describes databases for the information processing about various achievements of secondary school students. Relationships between tables that are part of the database are defined. The developed database allows you to automate the processes of adding, editing and the information searching about the extracurricular activities of students. Opportunities have been implemented, such as, for example, the achievements automatic estimation of school students, obtaining a list of school students with gradation by the number of points, and the statistics providing about the achievements of individual students. After installation and initial configuration, the database does not require additional maintenance. User accounts have been created to differentiate the access rights of different user groups. This approach provides details of security levels, that is, allows you to indicate what exactly the user is allowed.