bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AS AN INDICATOR OF CHANGES IN THE POLITICAL-GEOGRAPHIC ENVIRONMENT IN THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, ZELENSKA Tetiana , BRAYCHEVSKYY Yulian ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

In this article we address the phenomenon of the spreading female leadership in Latin American politics. Stressing the overall importance of gender studies in geography, we pay special attention to theories and methodological approaches in regional and country studies with the focus on gender issues. Based on the data from international organizations, including the World Bank we discuss the general trends in gender balance in Latin America against the average background of the world and other macro-regions, and then we analyze differences among individual Latin American countries. We compare women’s representation in national parliaments, specifically focusing on the women’s proportion growth rate. Then we discuss individual biography and political course cases of the female presidents of Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Costa-Rica as those countries can shed more light onto the overall social and political context, in which women take the highest political positions in Latin American region. Those cases demonstrate that women in all four countries have opportunities to develop a full-fledged political career and their ascendance to power is not accidental. The cases of Michelle Bachelet in Chile and Laura Chinchilla in Costa-Rica contradict patrimonial stereotypes common for Latin America’s countries in regard to women in politics being protégés of powerful male politicians. We come to the conclusion that growing women’s representation in national level legislative bodies and presidential posts reveal more profound changes in social structure and values in Latin American societies. In particular, we believe that the culture of “machismo” or masculinity gives way to the changes caused by modernization and shifts in social and economic development of Latin American countries, shifting towards semi-periphery of the world-system.
REALIZATION OF LOVE MAGIC IN THE TEXTS OF TABELLAE DEFIXIONUM
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sadovnycha Olena
Published: February 2024

The main focuses of the study include the analysis of lexical items related to “love potions” in Latin, such as amātōrium, medicamentum amatorium, potio, venus, venenum. The author notes that these terms have a double meaning, covering both love and poison. The focus of this study is the analysis of lexical units related to “love potions” in Latin (amātōrium, medicamentum amatorium, potio, venus, venenum), which have a double meaning, covering both love and poison. A separate aspect of the article is devoted to tabellae defixionum, which are considered an important element of the sacred Latin text. The motives that prompted the creation of such tablets are considered, in particular in the context of the difficult position of women in ancient Rome. Love was especially important for women at that time, and the article points to a variety of motives: revenge for betrayal, the desire to “get your desired man”, strong love and healthy children. The analysis of phonetic and morphological features of tabellae defixionum is carried out in the works of V. Vaananen, R. Tomlin, G. Herman, A. Kropp, J. Blansdorf and others. However, the author focuses not on the systemic and structural features of the texts, but on the pragmalinguistic aspect, simultaneously solving the question of whether these texts belong to everyday speech and considering their lingual pragmatic function. The article also highlights different types of achieving the desired effect in the texts of love magic: a) aimed at arousing attachment and b) aimed at seduction. The connection between the magical text and its effect on the psyche and feelings of the target person is being tracked. A general conclusion is drawn regarding the high level of organization and careful use of verbal elements to achieve the desired effect in the context of love magic in ancient Rome.
THE USE OF DATABASE IN THE PLANNING OF ASSEMBLY WORKPLACES AND SYSTEMS
Authors:   Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Institute of Production Technologies, Kamenszka Adriana , Vaclav Stefan ,   Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Institute of Production Technologies, Machac Tomas ,   Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Institute of Production Technologies, Kostal Peter ,   Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in Trnava, Institute of Production Technologies
Published: February 2024

In the context of advancing technologies and industrial modernization, attention must be directed not only towards production technology but also assembly processes. This article aims to formulate a conceptual solution for rationalizing assembly workplaces, creating an integrated methodology and tools. The theoretical segment reviews the current state of assembly workplaces and systems. An analysis based on predefined criteria reveals the need for a classification system. The practical section proposes a methodology leveraging databases, algorithms, and simulation. A crucial aspect is an electronic database, a key component for rationalizing assembly workplaces and systems in both new and existing production systems.
Comparison of pre-mortem 2D-3D ultrasound examination to post-mortem micro-CT of carotid arteries – first experiences
Authors: Szegedi István , Szabó Dániel András , Emri Miklós , Béresova Mónika , Nagy Mariann , Molnár Sarolta , Nagy Attila , Berényi Ervin , Oláh László , Csiba László
Published: February 2024

Background and purpose – A prerequisite for the treatment of carotid atherosclerosis is the accurate measurement of the stenosis, that is most commonly evaluated by duplex ultrasonography. In this study, we aimed to verify the reliability of 2D and 3D ultrasonography, comparing the data to results of postmortem micro-CT examination. Methods – Neurological patients with any life-threatening, presumably fatal neurological disease were enrolled. Ultrasound examinations were performed with a Philips Epiq 5G machine, using a VL13-5 broadband linear volume array transducer. Plaque length, diameter and vessel area reduction (stenosis) were calculated using the 2D images. Finally, the stenosis was reassessed using automatized, 3D application as well. After the death of the patient, autopsy was performed, during which the previously examined carotid artery was removed. The samples were examined with micro-CT. Similar to the ultrasound examination, plaque length, diameter and vessel area reduction (stenosis) were determined. Results – Ten vessels of seven patients were eligible for complex comparison. Plaque diameter and length measured by CT did not correlate with the ultrasound data. CT-measured axial plaque and vessel areas showed no correlation with ultrasound results either. While determining the strength of correlation between stenoses measured by the different modalities, significant correlation was found between the results measured by ultrasound (2D) and CT (Pearson r: 0.902, P<0.001). Conclusion – Three-dimensional ultrasound analysis is a spectacular method for examining carotid plaques, as it can assist in a more detailed evaluation of the plaque morphology and composition, thereby identifying plaques with a particularly high risk of stroke. Micro-CT is an excellent tool for the exact determination of calcified plaque areas, but ultrasound images are not suitable yet for such a precise examination due to acoustic shadowing and artifacts.
Guillain-Barré syndrome caused by intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
Authors: Akan Serkan , Atmaca Melek Colak
Published: February 2024

Introduction – Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. In the vast majority of patients, 1-4 weeks before the onset of GBS-related symptoms, an event such as upper respiratory tract or gastrointestinal tract infection, surgical intervention or vaccination is present. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of GBS that occurred after intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy in the absence of tuberculosis or any other infection in the English literature. Case report – A 65-year-old male patient, who had no systemic disorders except hypertension and coronary artery disease, underwent transurethral resection of a bladder tumour further to imaging studies investigating macroscopic haematuria. A pathologic examination revealed a non-muscle-invasive high-grade (pT1HG) transitional cell carcinoma. Immediately after the fourth cycle of intravesical BCG, which was administered 2 months after surgery, the patient experienced numbness and weakness in his lower and upper extremities, respectively. There were no signs or symptoms related to an acute cranial pathology or infectious disease. Nerve conduction studies, which were carried out on the 7th day after the onset of the neurologic symptoms, revealed a demyelinating sensorimotor polyneuropathy with mild secondary axonal damage in upper and lower limbs with a sural sparing pattern. Conclusion – Without tuberculosis infection, GBS can occur secondary to increased immune response and antibodies triggered by intravesical BCG therapy. However, considering the worldwide use of BCG vaccination and thousands of intravesical BCG therapies, this is a very rare adverse effect.
Eocene to Miocene palynology of the Amagá Basin (Cauca Valley, Colombia) compared to the Caribbean Region
Authors: Pardo-Trujillo Andrés , Plata-Torres Angelo , Ramírez Edwin , Vallejo-Hincapié Felipe , Trejos-Tamayo Raúl
Published: February 2024

The Cenozoic sedimentary basins of northwestern Colombia contain clues to understanding the evolution of past ecosystems and their possible relationship to regional events, such as the uplift of the northern Andes and the collision of the Panama-Chocó Block with the South American continent. However, these basins have not been thoroughly investigated. This work aims to fill this knowledge gap by performing a comprehensive palynological analysis of the Amagá Basin (Valle del Cauca). Three outcrops were studied to determine their depositional ages, paleoenvironments, and overall floral composition over time. To contextualize our analyses, a comparison was made with two drill holes (ANH-SSJ-Nueva Esperanza-1X and ANH-San Jacinto-1) in the Sinú-San Jacinto Basin in the Colombian Caribbean. The application of the palynological zonation from the Llanos Basin in eastern Colombia was also used to evaluate its suitability in the Amagá Basin. The age of deposition was determined by using several traditional palynostratigraphic markers, including Perisyncolporites pokornyi, Foveotriporites hammeni, Retibrevitricolporites speciosus, Magnastriatites grandiosus, Concavissimisporites fossulatus, Clavainaperturites microclavatus, and Polypodiaceoisporites pseudopsilatus. This assemblage indicates a Middle to Late Eocene, Oligocene, and Miocene age spanning from ~40 to 18 Ma (~22 Myr). However, there are also some differences with respect to the Llanos zonation, such as the absence of Cicatricosisporites dorogensis. Based on this age model, we question whether it is correct to include all these deposits in a single lithostratigraphic unit under the rank of a formation. In the Caribbean, stratigraphic units of similar age exhibit a greater number of key taxa than in the Llanos zonation. In addition, the presence of calcareous microfossils allows for a more detailed determination of the sedimentation age. Furthermore, the discovery of new pollen and spore species could improve the resolution of the biostratigraphy in western Colombia. In the Amagá Basin, only terrestrial palynomorphs were found, which, together with the sedimentary facies, suggest a humid lowland tropical vegetation in fluvial and lacustrine environments.
Imaginarios colectivos y conflicto entre humano y animal feral en el Páramo del Almorzadero (Santander, Colombia)
Authors: Muñoz Saba Yaneth , Castell-Ginovart Edmon , Díez-Santaolalla Hugo , Sarmiento-Téllez Eduardo Alexander , Ulloa-Rengifo Simón , Perdomo-Gaitán María Alejandra , Joya-Mesa Joan Sebastián , Bustos-Hernández María Fernanda , Giraud-López Marie Jöelle , Sánchez Ángel M.
Published: February 2024

Las actividades humanas han tenido un impacto negativo en las funciones de los ecosistemas. A pesar de que se sabe de los beneficios que estos ofrecen, no se los maneja apropiadamente, lo que evidencia el conflicto entre el hombre y los diversos ambientes naturales. Este es el caso del Páramo del Almorzadero (Santander, Colombia), donde la actividad silvopastoril de la comunidad se ha visto afectada por ataques al ganado ovino y caprino, probablemente por las incursiones de un felino. Con el fin de confirmar si se trataba de este tipo de ataque, se hicieron reuniones virtuales y presenciales con la comunidad y se recolectaron los datos biológicos en los lugares de los ataques. A partir del análisis de la información, se concluyó que estos eran de perros domésticos y no de un felino, y que este animal sólo existía en los relatos transmitidos de persona a persona. Dicha situación no es ajena a lo registrado en otras zonas del país, lo que se explica por la cercanía cada vez mayor del hombre y el perro, y la tendencia a olvidar la responsabilidad que conlleva la tenencia de estos animales domésticos.
EL HIGGS: LA PARTÍCULA DE DIOS
Authors: Martínez Roberto
Published: February 2024

El descubrimiento del Higgs en el colisionador de hadrones (LHC) en el CERN con una masa de 125 GeV es fundamental para entender la generación de la masa de las partículas elementales y el origen de la gravedad. El Higgs es una pieza clave en el Universo porque es un candidato para materia oscura y poder entender la dinámica estelar. Peter Higgs lo postuló en 1964 y sólo hasta 2012 se pudo observar en los detectores ATLAS Y CMS del LHC.
Preclinical Assessment of Crocus sativus Extract Loaded Nano Emulsion for Scopolamine Induced Cognitive Impairment: A Comprehensive Safety and Efficacy Study
Authors: Parikh Namrata , Patel Komal
Published: February 2024

Background             
Crocus sativus is popular herb used to improve and treat the memory, cognition related functions of brain and thereby impose significant role in improve and maintain brain health. The medicinal important part of Crocus sativus is stigma of flower which is rich in apocarotenoids crocin, picrocrocin, safranal and many more volatile compounds. The pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, anti-amyloidogenic, anti-depressant, anti depressant, anti cancer, anti inflammatory etc. properties are attributed due to of presence of caratenoids. However the poor stability, solubility and enzymatic degradation of bioactives of Crocus sativus have substantially limited their therapeutic application. In this study, a saffron nano emulsion of carotenoid rich fraction of Crocus sativus extract was assessed for its safety and efficacy.
Methodology
The single dose acute oral toxicity assessment of nanoemulsion was performed as per OECD 420 to determine the lethal dose (LD50). The subacute repeated 28 days oral toxicity was performed to provide the effective dose for the preclinical assessment as per OECD guideline 407 The animals were observed during the entire toxicity experimentation for any toxic signs and changes of hematological, biochemistry parameters. The efficacy study of saffron nano emulsion was evaluated by two behavioral test models- Passive avoidance test and Morris water maze test using scopolamine induced memory impairment.
Results & Conclusions
Animals administered 500 mg/kg/day as single dose orally did not cause any signs of toxicity or mortality in rats and results of acute toxicity assessment of saffron nano emulsion has indicated that the NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effective Level) of saffron nano emulsion was found to be 500 mg/kg. In subacute toxicity study three different dose of 75, 100 & 125 mg/kg/day for 28 days administered orally in animals revealed no significant changes in body weight, hematological, biochemical parameters. The histopathological study has indicated no pathological changes observed in the vital organs of rats treated with the 125 mg/kg/day.
The efficacy assessment of saffron nano emulsion using two behavioral models have suggested that nano emulsion at the dose of 10 mg/kg/day was significantly reduced the Scopolamine induced memory impairment.
Standardisation and Quality Control Parameters of Phalatrikadi Ghana Vati – An Ayurvedic Formulation
Authors: Chaudhary Piyush , Rathi Bharat , Lamba Neha , Sharma Anil , Rathi Renu
Published: February 2024

Drug standardisation, profiling, and quality control continue to be a challenge for Ayurvedic medicines due to their wide range of dosage forms. Different dosage forms like decoctions and powders result in non-compliance from the patient owing to their palatability or cumbersome methods of administration. The present study aims to pharmaceutically process a traditional decoction, Phalatrikadi Kwatha, and standardise it into tablet form, known as Phalatrikadi Ghana Vati (PGV). PGV was prepared and subjected to organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical analysis, and HPTLC analysis in an attempt to define its quality parameters and standardisation. Distinct fingerprints of Phalatrikadi Ghana Vati were obtained. Out of the eight components identified, the components with Rf values 0.08, 0.74, 0.65 and 0.83 were more predominant with more percent areas 9.65%, 14.91%, 18.02%, and 40.67%, respectively Quantitative physicochemical analysis revealed loss on drying as 1.33%, ash value as 4.53%, water-soluble extractive as 15.38%, alcohol extractive as 9.63% and pH as 5.1. The study also revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, amino acids, and saponins. Preliminary profiling of PGV exhibited striking analytical characteristics. The physicochemical parameters were in the range of a standard tablet. The quantitative physicochemical parameters and HPTLC profile can be used as a reference standard for the quality control of Phalatrikadi Ghan Vati.
Ancient Potters in Light of the Theory of Activity
Authors:   Saratov State University, Singatulin R. A.
Published: February 2024

In clause the questions ancient potters in light of the theory of activity connected to process of interaction of the historian and a historical source are considered. Some problems of the historical-cultural and information approaches are considered on the basis of study of activity potters, knowledge of laws of formation of this motivation and product of his activity.
Neuropsychological Prevention of Students’ Procrastination
Authors: Absalyamova Larysa , Kriukova Maryna , Chorna Olena , Bader Svitlana , Anastasova Natalya , Maksymchuk Borys
Published: February 2024

The article addresses to the problem of theoretical study of the problem of academic procrastination and its neuropsychological prevention for students. It describes neuropsychological means of prevention of academic procrastination with the recommendation to take into account the results of psychodiagnostics and analysis of some conditions and causes of the studied phenomenon. The psychological portrait of a student-procrastinator is analised the components of which are individual psychological, psychophysiological and personal characteristics. The role of the relationship between self-regulation and student learning motivation in foreign literature is also summarized. Peculiarities of educational burnout of procrastination students on the basis of foreign and domestic works are noted. It was revealed the essence of development and introduction of neuropsychological means of academic procrastination – conditioning of dynamic process of emotional and cognitive transformations in self-regulation of the student’s personality and improvement of his/her educational success. The author’s system of neuropsychological exercises for neuropsychological prevention of academic procrastination is presented in the article considering the neuropsychological mechanisms of its development at the cognitive-emotional-bodily systemic level. It is noted that procrastination may be associated with a negative emotional and mental response to the introduction of quarantine and the transition to distance learning, and even with the new opportunities. It is emphasized that neuropsychological prevention of academic procrastination should be combined with programs for the formation of future professionals thinking and development of a high level of independence, discipline and responsibility in educational activities as a successful strategy to prevent burnout and actualize motivation to learn at the integration level.
Video Game Addiction Among Adolescents
Authors: Crucianu Cezara , Poroch Vladimir , Burlea Lucian Stefan , Stefanescu Ovidiu Mihai , Ciubara Anamaria
Published: February 2024

In recent years, the field of video games has developed at an overwhelmingly rapid rate. Worldwide, it has managed to attract more than two billion users, of which the most important percentage was represented by teenagers.
While video gaming is one of the most popular leisure activities, it has been proven that it poses some potential threats to the physical and mental health.
This study aims to identify the positive and negative effects associated with the excessive playing of video games.
It has been found that there are many misconceptions about the impact of video games on health. Research focused on the negative effects found serious consequences such as: reduced physical activity, vision problems, reduced patience, decreased concentration, depression, anxiety, aggression and sleep disturbances. However, recent studies have also recognized the potential benefits. These include: developing social skills, boosting mood, increasing self-confidence, developing problem-solving skills and spatial imagination.
In conclusion it is important continuing the research and collaboration among professionals in the field to improve the outcomes and treatment for those affected.
Screen Time Exposure and the Development of Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in a Sample of Romanian Urban Highschoolers
Authors: Sârbu Emanuel Adrian , Iovu Mihai-Bogdan , Lazăr Florin , Ghețău Cosmin
Published: February 2024

During the last years we have noticed an increase in screen time for adolescents while questions about its effects on the development of psychological and social problems are starting to be addressed. We hypothesized that increased screen time is associated with heightened display of internalizing and externalizing symptoms. We investigated this association on a sample of 2497 highschoolers recruited from one big city in southern Romania. They filled in a series of items focusing on screen time average exposure, display of depression and anxiety symptoms, involvement in aggressive and delinquent behavior, and family context. The linear regression model showed that, after controlling for individual and family variables, more screen time exposure is associated to heighten depression and anxiety symptoms and more involvement into aggressive behavior. These findings contribute to the research in this new area of interest and may inform the development of prevention and supportive programs for adolescents and their families by adding evidence for clarifying the relationship.
Addiction Patient’s Relationship to Self and Predictions on the Estimated Hospitalization Duration
Authors: Lescai Alina-Maria , Anghele Mihaela , Baltă Alexia Anastasia , Dumitrache Anghele Aurelian , Dragomir Liliana , Ciubara Bogdan
Published: February 2024

Addictions are physical and/or psychological dependency disorders characterized by repetitive and compulsive behaviours in which the individual has difficulty controlling impulses. In this study, behaviours are defined as chronic alcohol or substance use. Thus, compulsions will generate negative consequences on a person's quality of life. Among the causes of addiction are genetic and biological factors, environmental factors, trauma, abuse, lack of emotional support, stress, social pressures, poor coping mechanisms, social and cultural factors.
Material and method
In this study, part of a larger study, 81 patients diagnosed with toxic-nutritional liver cirrhosis, chronic alcohol users, aged between 32 and 68 years were included. The study period was of two years, and anamnestic data (number of hospitalization days, hospitalization frequency) were collected for the period 2015-2022. In order to carry out the linear research, SPSS statistical software was used. Patients, after obtaining consent, were administered a psychological questionnaire designed to assess unconditional self-acceptance, based on the hypothesis that low self-tolerance generates self-destructive behaviours, i.e. addictions.
 
Results
The necessary statistical steps were followed in order to check the database and it was possible to obtain correlations between the number of hospitalization days, the hospitalization frequency and the scores obtained in the questionnaire. Finally, it was possible to generate a simple linear regression prediction with the number of hospitalisation days /inpatient frequency as the dependent variable and the test score as the independent variable.
The results showed that as unconditional self-acceptance decreases (decreasing score), the hospitalization duration or the number of patient presentations to the doctor increases.
Conclusions
Unconditional self-acceptance, environmental tolerance, coping mechanisms have a major impact on the patient's well-being and compliance with treatment. Psychosomatic disorders accompany the addiction patient to a much greater extent than the diagnosis made by clinicians. This demonstrates the need for a diagnostic tool, the lack of collaboration with the psychiatrist, ultimately generating costs on the health system and reducing the quality of the patient’s life.
In order to optimise the diagnosis, a tool within the clinician's reach (internal medicine doctor, gastroenterologist, etc.) and a real collaboration with the psychiatrist or clinical psychologist is necessary.
The “Written Frisbee”: The Art of Performing Care at a Distance
Authors: Pavlovici Bogdan
Published: February 2024

Pandemic and other conditions makes difficult to take care of suffering persons in the usual way (therapy, consultations, accompaniment…). So, the “written Frisbee” approach, invented through a cooperation between Doctor Lucien Kokh and me, offer new possibilities to work at a distance. In this article, one can find some succinct theory about the “written Frisbee” concept, and a clinical illustration, between many others described in my book: “le Frisbee écrit: l’art de prendre soin à distance” (“The written: The Art of Performing Care at a Distance”).
Report of international conference in Szczecin (Poland) devoted to the problem of mentally disabled person on market
Authors: Skłodowski Henryk , Śmilgin Magdalena
Published: February 2024

Międzynarodowa Konferencja w Szczecinie zorganizowana została dnia 25 stycznia 2005 r. przez Polskie Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Osób z Upośledzeniem Umysłowym. Celem konferencji była popularyzacja idei integracji osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną na rynku pracy oraz promocja dobrych praktyk w tym zakresie, wśród członków Unii Europejskiej. Konferencja zgromadziła wielu specjalistów z zakresu tworzenia miejsc pracy dla osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną z Niemiec, Wielkiej Brytanii, Francji, Szwecji, Polski i, przede wszystkim, osoby niepełnosprawne. Najbardziej interesujące prezentacje uwieńczone zostały debatą medialną, na której można było publicznie ustosunkować się do zagadnień poruszanych podczas konferencji.
Morphological Characterization and Diversity Assessment of Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Genotypes using DUS Descriptors as per PPV and FRA, 2001
Authors: Rai Navreet Kaur , . Ravika , Yadav Rajesh , . Amit , . Karuna , Kaushik Deepak
Published: February 2024

Background: Variety characterization is the foremost important step that should be done by breeders to classify a variety into distinct groups. A significant technique for locating and assessing several genotypes for the registration, protection and production of seeds of superior quality is the Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) characterization. Consequently, the current investigation aimed to use DUS descriptors to describe and assess the variance present in mungbean genotypes. Methods: One hundred forty-two mungbean genotypes were examined using 21 agro-morphological qualitative DUS descriptors in a randomized block design with two replications across two seasons, kharif 2021 and kharif 2022. Result: In the twenty-one DUS traits that were examined, four characters’ plant growth habit, leaf shape, leaf size and seed size exhibited trimorphic variance. Three characters (plant habit, stem pubescence and pod pubescence) were found to be identical among all genotypes while fourteen characters displayed dimorphic variance. All of the mungbean genotypes displayed a significant degree of variance for all DUS characteristics. Based on the UPGMA method of clustering, the dendrogram classified all the one hundred forty-two genotypes into three major clusters. The presence of variation among the genotypes under study was demonstrated by the further classification of these primary clusters into five sub-clusters. The majority of the genotypes were found in cluster II (121 genotypes), which was followed by cluster I (18 genotypes) and cluster III (3 genotypes).
Relationship Between Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Inflammatory Markers
Authors: Bektaş Osman , Ürkmez Melih
Published: February 2024

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between abdominal aortic aneurysm and systemic immune inflammation index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and other inflammatory markers, especially those derived from complete blood count.
Methods: Retrospectively, 72 consecutive patients admitted to our clinic for Abdominal Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) between January 2019 and January 2022 were included in the study. Routine blood samples were taken before EVAR operation. NLR, PLR, SII of the patients were calculated and, RDW, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), C-reactive protein values and other laboratory tests were recorded. They were compared with an age-matched control group.
Results: The age of the patients included in the study was 67.7 ± 10.6 years and the majority were male. The frequency of hypertension and coronary artery disease was also higher. In the comparison of hematologic parameters with the control group, MPV was 10.4(9.6-11.2) versus 9.5(8.6-10.1), p
Entre palavras e coisas
Authors: Costa Bárbara Rossin
Published: February 2024

Desde 2002, o Centro de Referência em Atenção à Saúde do Idoso (CRASI), da Universidade Federal Fluminense, ocupa-se do trabalho terapêutico medicamentoso e não-medicamentoso de pessoas diagnosticadas com demências. Neste ensaio, procuro refletir sobre o trabalho de modulação da memória, linguagem, atenção e sentidos de pessoas diagnosticadas com a Doença de Alzheimer e/ou outras demências nas oficinas da instituição. Interessa-me investigar como utensílios domésticos, cartões com palavras, músicas, adereços, frutas, flores e temperos agenciam e (co)produzem sentidos (visão, audição, tato, olfato, paladar), memórias, corpos, contextos sintáticos e semânticos. Os desenhos que apresento foram produzidos, entre 2021 e 2022, em lápis grafite, lápis de cor, caneta nanquim e caneta hidrográfica. Depois de finalizados, eles foram digitalizados, decompostos, reposicionados e, por vezes, editados em sua cor e forma. Em conjunto, eles procuram retratar as interações com o ambiente digital, as dinâmicas laborais das oficinas e os novos arranjos materiais, viabilizados por celulares e computadores em um período de isolamento social.
Editorial Edição Contínua 2023
Authors: Carvalho Aline Vieira de , Meneguel Cinthia Rolim de Albuquerque , Campos Luana
Published: February 2024

Editorial Edição Contínua 2023.
Occurrence and Consumer Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Frozen Demersal Fish and Cephalopod Products from Benoa Port, Bali Province
Authors: Putu Angga Wiradana  , I Made Gde Sudyadnyana Sandhika  , Putu Eka Sudaryatma  , I Gede Widhiantara  , Made Nyandra  , Adnorita Fandah Oktariani  , Setyo Budi Kurniawan
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Heavy metal pollution has become an important environmental issue today. This study was aimed to identify the heavy metals of the two fishing products namely demersal fish and cephalopods landed at Benoa Port, Bali Province and their health risk effects on consumers. Methods: Demersal fish and cephalopod products were obtained from local fishermen at Benoa port. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) was used to specify the (Pb, Cd, and Hg) in 34 fish fillet products weighing an average of 500 grams each. Statistical software was used to conduct an analysis of the collected data, while THQ, TTHQ, and TCR were calculated and compared with USEPA regulations. Results and Discussion: The results of this research showed that the content of heavy metals in demersal fish and cephalopod products was lower than the levels suggested by official agencies in a number of countries. In populations of various ages, the target Hazard Quotient (THQ) for the heavy metal was less than 1. At this point, the Total THQ result did not imply any risk to human health from ingestion of these two fishery products. When these two products were ingested, the target cancer risk (TCR) did not represent a cancer risk. Conclusion: The outcomes of this study showed that the bioaccumulation levels of both fishery products with low levels of heavy metals are safe for human consumption.
Amorphous diamond embedded in dense boron nitride with excellent mechanical properties
Authors: Li Junkai , Niu Guoliang , Mu Peiyang , Yan Bingmin , Liu Fuyang , Zhao Shijing , Fang Leiming , Gou Huiyang
Published: February 2024

Diamond and cubic boron nitride (BN) are important materials with a variety of technological and industrial applications; however, overcoming the intrinsic brittleness of these materials is still a challenge. Here, we synthesize a compound of crystalline BN and amorphous diamond-like carbon through BN nanotubes and fullerene under high pressure and high temperature conditions. The obtained composite exhibits excellent combination of a measured Vickers’ hardness of 86.2 GPa and fracture toughness of 10.2 MPa m1/2. Morphological and structural characterizations reveal that the amorphous diamond-like carbon is homogeneously embedded in a matrix of dense BN. The formation of the amorphous diamond-like carbon particles within the polycrystalline BN can effectively impede the migration of crack tips when the compound is subjected to the plastic deformation, in which most of crack tips are forced to deflect or confined near the boundaries of dense BN and amorphous diamond particles. The crystalline-amorphous composite strengthening presented here may provide a promising strategy for the further improvement of mechanical properties of hard or superhard materials.
PENGEMBANGAN KELOMPOK USAHA MADU KELULUT DI DESA ANTAR RAYA KECAMATAN MARABAHAN KABUPATEN BARITO KUALA
Authors: Irwansyah  , Saladin Ghalib  , Siti Rusidah  , Fitriyadi  , Sugiharto  , Riski Muslim Hidayat
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK: Madu merupakan sumber komoditi yang banyak diperlukan bagi industri farmasi, kosmetik, dan makanan, di samping konsumsi sehari-hari. Madu menurut hasil riset diketahui mengandung 24 macam zat gula, di samping mengandung zat ferment, vitamin mineral, asam, asam-asam amino, hormon, zat bakterisidal an bahan-bahan aromati. Adapun kegiatan – kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh para peserta pada kegiatan Pengabdian pada masyarakat didesa  tersebut adalah Ramah Tamah & Focus Group discussion (FGD) dan Kegiatan Kunjungan ke kelompok UMKM. Pelaksanaan kegiatan Pengabdian Pada masyarakat  (P2M) yang diprogram secara konsepsi dengan menargetkan sasaran masyarakat kelompok pelaku usaha kecil, dengan menyesuaikan antara basis keilmuan dengan realitas lapangan adalah merupakan hal yang dinilai sangat baik untuk selalu dipertahankan dan ditingkatkan. Begitu juga demikian halnya konsepsi dari Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat (P2M), yang selama ini telah berdasarkan atas kebutuhan masyarakat dalam hal ini Kelompok Usaha dan bukan hanya paket program yang jauh dari kebutuhan dan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat khususnya pada masyarakat kelompok Usaha Madu kelulut desa Antar raya kecamatan Marabahan Batola.
Kata kunci : Kelompok Usaha, Madu Kelulut, Desa Antara Raya
 
ABSTRACT: Kelulut honey is a commodity source that is much needed for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries, in addition to daily consumption. Honey, according to research results, is known to contain 24 kinds of sugars, in addition to containing ferment substances, vitamins, minerals, acids, amino acids, hormones, bactericidal substances and aromatic ingredients. The activities carried out by the participants in the Community Service activities in the village were Friendly & Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and Visits to MSME groups. The implementation of Community Service activities which are programmed conceptually by targeting the community as small business actors, by adjusting the scientific base with the realities of the field is something that is considered very good to always be maintained and improved. Likewise, the concept of Community Service, which so far has been based on the needs of the community, in this case the Business Group and not just a program package that is far from the needs and problems faced by the community, especially in the Kelulut Village Honey Business group. highway Marabahan Batola sub-district. Keywords: Business Group, Kelulut Honey, Antara Raya Village
Keywords: Business Group, Kelulut Honey, Antara Raya Village
Uji Efektivitas Daun Sirih Dalam Menghambat Pertumbuhan Layu Bakteri Ralstonia solanacearum Pada Tanaman Terung
Authors: Sintalydiawati Andi , Fitriyanti Dewi , Liestiany Elly
Published: February 2024

Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the important diseases in eggplant plants which causes bacterial wilt in plants so control efforts need to be taken. One alternative control method is using vegetable pesticides from betel leaf powder. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of betel leaves in inhibiting the growth of R. solanacearum bacterial wilt on eggplant plants. This research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 5 replications, each replication using 4 plants so there were 100 experimental units. The treatment used doses of 25 gr, 50 gr, 75 gr, 100 gr of betel leaf powder, and as a comparison, namely the control treatment in this study. Observations were made every day after inoculation to see the incubation period that occurred in the eggplant plants and once a week to observe the disease intensity and severity of the disease in the eggplant plants. The results of this study showed that an effective treatment with a dose of 100 g of betel leaf powder with an eggplant plant age of 47 days after showed the lowest treatment in suppressing Ralstonia solanacearum bacteria, namely a disease intensity percentage of 15% with a disease severity percentage of 20% and had the lowest incubation period. slow, namely 19 days, this shows that betel leaves have an effect in suppressing disease attacks caused by R. solanacearum on eggplant plants because they have antibacterial active compounds.
Master-Polka: Technology of Motivation for Reading and Development of Personal Potential
Authors: Galaktionova T. G. , Azbel A. A. , Butkevich Ya. V. , Vanina M. A.
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of finding pedagogical solutions for schoolchildren’s development of personal potential by introducing them to significant works of children’s and young adult literature. The relevance of the work lies in insufficient knowledge of reading activity as a factor in the development of modern student’s personal potential. The purpose of the article is to describe the possibilities of Master-polka: pedagogical technology as a tool for introducing schoolchildren to reading for the development of their personal potential. The authors share the results of a theoretical analysis of the problem and conclusions drawn from a pilot study of feedback from teachers participating in the Masterskie Rosta (Growth Workshops) project as well as their experience of using this technology in working with schoolchildren. The authors describe the principles of selecting books for the Master-polka; the examples of children’s and young adult literature, which schoolchildren have already been acquainted within the project. Particular attention is paid to the book quest as gaming and system – forming component of the technology. The practical significance of the study is determined by the possibility of using the Master-polka technology by teachers, librarians, and teachers of additional education to solve a wide range of pedagogical problems related to the creation of educational situations focused on introducing schoolchildren to reading and developing their personal potential.
Piscivory in the Comb-crested Jacana Irediparra gallinacea
Authors:   P.O. Box A290, Sydney South NSW 1232, Australia, Mo Matthew , Gill Anthony ,   Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia,   Australian Museum Research Institute, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia, Hay Amanda ,   Australian Museum Research Institute, 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
Published: February 2024

This note describes two observations of fish predation by Comb-crested Jacana(s) Irediparra gallinacea at the Cattai Wetlands, Coopernook, New South Wales. The fish were ~3 cm and 5–6 cm long, and one was identified as an Empire Gudgeon Hypseleotris compressa. These observations appear to be the first reported instances of Comb-crested Jacana(s) handling and consuming fish prey, with the only previous study reporting piscivory limited to identifying trace remains of fish in stomach contents.
Optimizing Travel Distance in a Synchronized-Zone Order Picking System: A Mathematical Programming Approach
Authors: Alnashmy Majedah
Published: February 2024

This paper offers an integrated approach for correlated storage assignment strategy (CSAS) to optimize travel distance by considering item correlation, picking frequency, zoning, and slot constraints to improve operational efficiency in distribution centers. We simplify the mixed integer non-linear programming (MINLP) model and incorporate integrated heuristic procedures for faster convergence. We introduce positive and negative centroid deviations as techniques to guide the model convergence and explore different scenarios. In the second stage of item assignment, we prioritize items within zones using a ranking formula that is optimal for both single-item and multiple-item orders. By analyzing the distribution of correlated item across zones and the impact of their picking frequency on optimizing travel distance, we propose an improved CSAS that minimize travel distance by strategically placing items based on their proximity to the depot. Our model reduces trips in distant zones by prioritizing larger average order sizes, while maximizing trips for frequently ordered smaller lists in closer zones. This method significantly reduces travel distance by minimizing the need for pickers in distant zones to frequently travel to the depot. Simulation results show reductions of up to 36% for fitted data and 32.9% for recent data.
Distribution, Accumulation and Translation Characteristics of Heavy Metals CD in Different Varities of Edible Rape Under CD Stress
Authors: Liu Jing , Kang Yun Ling , Du Feng Lian , Liao Qiang Shang , Dong Wei , Ma Ting Mao , Zou Yuan Guan , Li Jiang Shun
Published: February 2024

To investigate the differences in cadium (Cd) uptake and translocation among edible rapes and select suitable rape varieties for safe production, a field experiment was carried out with 25 varieties of edible rapes on a farmland polluted with Cd in the central souothern part of Hunan Province. The growing characteristics and Cd contents in rape tissues were measured, and the amount of Cd removed was calculated. The results showed that the growth of 25 rape varieties was not inhibited without withering or inconsistent changes in leaf and so on. The Cd contents in stem-leaf and root of rapes were in the range 0.05-0.26mg·kg-1 and 0.04-0.26mg·kg-1, respectively. Basing on BCF, the stem-leaf showed a greater capacity for Cd transport than root. And the total Cd removed by rape were 0.002-0.016 mg·plant-1. Except for plant height, BCF of soil available Cd from soil to stem-leaf, TCF of Cd from root to stem-leaf and Cd taken away by rape, there was no significant difference among edible rape varieties. Although Cd contents in stem-leaf of 25 rape varieties does not exceed the national safety standards, planting “Lvjin 1”, “Guanyou Qingjing” and “Guanyou brassica” not only reduced soil pollution but also allowed the production of safe leafy rape.
Study on Non-spherical Deformation Velocity of a Single Cavitation Bubble
Authors: Ding Qingmiao , Li Xiaoman , Cui Yanyu , Lv Junda , Shan Yunlong , Liu Yongqiang
Published: February 2024

Cavitation bubbles are commonly existing in shipbuilding engineering, ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, and aerospace. Asymmetric deformation of bubble occurs near the boundary, and the non-spherical cavitation bubbles have strong destructive effects, inducing high amplitude loading at the nearby boundary. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the laser-induced of cavitation bubble, non-spherical collapse behavior near the boundary. In this study, experimental data such as bubble pulsation process and bubble surface velocity distribution were obtained by high-speed camera technique and full-field velocity calculation. The results show that the bubble appeared non-spherical collapse shapes, near different boundaries, with near-hemispherical, near-ellipsoidal, near-cone and near-pea shapes, and the bubble surface velocity distribution is not uniform. When bubble near the free surface or rigid boundary, the smaller the stand-off r is, the more obvious the repulsive effect of the free surface and the attractive effect of the rigid boundary are. As the stand-off r decreases, the larger the Bjerknes force and the bubble surface velocity difference, the more pronounced the non-spherical shape.
A Unified Statistical Relativistic Theory of the Generalized Brownian Motion Manifold
Authors: A Mageed Dr Ismail
Published: February 2024

The current letter complements my info-geometric discoveries, especially those provided from two papers of mine. Fundamentally, the statistical relativization of the Generalized Brownian Motion Manifold. Following this innovative and unprecedented track of research will open a plethora of numerous info-geometric investigations to many unexplored related phenomena in the hope to uncover more new interpretations for the Generalized Brownian Motion Manifold from an info-geometric perspective.