bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percepciones sobre conductas de riesgo de jóvenes, en la comarca de l'Anoia
Authors: Redín Sagredo María José , Cura Oliveras Josep
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: el consumo de drogas y el abuso de pantallas en adolescentes son temas complejos, susceptibles de ser abordados colectivamente. Este trabajo forma parte del diagnóstico de salud previo a realizar un Plan Comunitario de Prevención para la comarca de l’Anoia, y su objetivo principal es conocer las percepciones de sus agentes clave sobre conductas de riesgo en jóvenes, así como sobre los recursos locales relacionados.

Métodos: entre noviembre de 2022 y marzo de 2023, mediante un enfoque cualitativo, desde el socioconstructivismo, se planteó un estudio descriptivo-interpretativo. Desde un grupo motor del área de Juventud de l’Anoia, mediante muestreo opinático en bola de nieve, se captaron 19 informantes clave, trabajadores de servicios locales en relación con juventud, para hacer entrevistas semiestructuradas individuales en las que registrar sus percepciones y aportaciones. Esta información se operativizó manualmente, mediante análisis del contenido temático y se utilizó para priorizar los aspectos de cara al desarrollo del Plan Comunitario de Prevención.

Resultados: la percepción de los agentes clave es que existe preponderancia del alcohol, tabaco y cannabis. Destacan que, a la hora de poner en marcha medidas, hay ciertas peculiaridades territoriales que es importante tener en cuenta. Refieren que existen recursos en los ámbitos de atención y de ocio nocturno, pero consideran necesario reforzarlos e implementar otros en los ámbitos de educación, comunidad y coordinación.

Conclusiones: la elaboración del Plan Comunitario de Prevención necesita una mirada compartida entre los diferentes agentes. Proponen los ámbitos educativo, de ocio nocturno y de atención directa, así como una figura coordinadora, como inicio para vertebrar las estrategias preventivas.

Palabras clave: planificación en salud comunitaria, adolescente, conductas de riesgo para la salud.
SYNCHRONOUS AND DIACHRONIC ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX SUFFIXAL FORMANTS AS A METHOD OF THEIR STUDY
Authors: KRYUCHKOVA O.YU.
Published: June 2024

Particular characteristics of suffixal complication, which has an articulated dynamic nature, require the application of synchronous and diachronic approaches to their study. Synchronous and diachronic study of complex formants implies the consideration of the previous historical changes when analysing synchronous states, as well as the study of dynamic processes in the word-formational, lexical and semantic subsystems of a language in determinate historical stages of its development. The method of synchronous and diachronic analysis of word-formation models with genetically complex word-formation affixes is presented by the example of the suffix -nits(a) with an object meaning. Synchronous and diachronic analysis of derived words with the suffix -nits(a), which implies the study of systemic relations between the nouns with the suffix -nits(a) in the Old Russian in the different stages of its development, reveals a genetic connection and a historical interaction of the modern Russian word-formation types with the suffixes -nits(a) and -n(ya), which are close semantically and include the derived words with the meaning of container and premises. The suffix -nits(a) with an object meaning is formed in the suffixal complication models “-n(ya) + -its(a)” in the nomina loci group. During its historical development, an extension of the semantic scope of application of the complex formant -nits(a) is observed, and its meaning transcends the boundaries of the names of premises group. The structural and functional evolvement of a new complex formant is empowered both by the peculiarities of nomina loci derivation and by the analogous influence of structurally and semantically close lexical units. The historical development of the suffix -nits(a) results in the following changes in its relations with the suffix -n(ya): the transition from the motivation relations to the relations of co-derivation, the increased productivity of the new complex formant, its prevalence in the competition with the genetically related suffix -n(ya).
THE DYNAMICS OF SCIENTIFIC DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUALLY COINED AUTHOR’S NEOLOGISMS: FROM ‘VIOLATING’ THE LANGUAGE SYSTEM TO REALIZING ITS POTENTIAL
Authors: SEMENOVSKAYA S.A.
Published: June 2024

The description of author’s neologisms (occasional words) by linguistics demonstrates the dynamics of their scientific understanding: initially perceived as ‘violators’ of language standards, they eventually acquire the status of speech units that reveal the potential of the linguistic word-formation subsystem. In this regard, the canonical markers of occasionalisms need to be reconsidered. The most complicated marker of the author’s neologism is non-normativity: the very fact of its occurrence or inconsistency (structural or semantic) with the language word-formation standards could be considered non-normative. The question of the normativity/non-normativity of an occasional word in academia could be considered within the framework of diachronic and synchronic approaches. The study of the non-normativity markers of author’s neologism is most productive if carried out on the basis of a single semantic family realized in the text: within this approach occasional expressions that seem individually non-normative often form a coherent system that fits perfectly into linguistic word-formation standards. Within the academic perception discourse author’s neologism as a realized potential of the word-formation system should be distinguished from actual neologism - the result of word formation. In fact, the criteria for distinguishing neologisms from occasional words are not always clear, the boundaries are unsteady: there are many cases when an occasionalism starts to reproduce itself and enters the language vocabulary which might indirectly indicate that native speakers perceive it as a standard lexical unit. The change in the status of an occasional word in linguistics as well as general attention to the functioning of language noted in modern linguistics led to the fact that the author’s neology began to be studied at school: educational information about it is included in contemporary school Russian textbooks and workbooks.
INTER-UNIVERSITY LECTURE COURSE “SYSTEMIC, DISCURSIVE, AND COGNITIVE ASPECTS OF WORD-FORMATION AND MORPHOLOGICAL DERIVATION IN RUSSIAN”
Authors: PETRUKHINA E.V. , TERKULOV V.I.
Published: June 2024

The article describes the online course of lectures Systemic, Discursive and Cognitive Aspects of Word-formation and Morphological Derivation in Russian Language, held in accordance with the Program of Cooperation between Lomonosov Moscow State University and Donetsk State University. It was held in September 2022 - May 2023 by the Russian Language Departments of the Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Donetsk State University for students from the two universities. The prehistory and motives of the creation of the lecture course , a chronicle of its implementation with a description of the subjects of the lectures and linguistic problems are presented. It is noted that not only representatives of the organizing universities, but also professors from other Russian universities took an active part in the creation of the course as lecturers. The authors give the students’ and lecturers’ evaluations of the course.
NUOVA POESIA ITALIANA DAL 1980 A OGGI. NEW ITALIAN POETRY FROM 1980 TO THE PRESENT DAY. МOSCOW, 2023. 295 P
Authors: BELAVINA E.
Published: June 2024

In 2023, a unique non-commercial edition was published in Moscow by the Italian Institute of Culture: the most extensive bilingual anthology of Italian poetry of the recent period. The book includes selections by 17 poets, and their performances could be heard during the Italian Culture Week in May 2021, held at the Rudomino Library of Foreign Literature. The book includes selections of texts published in 1985-2022 in translations by E. Solonovich, V. Kazartseva and the staff of the Institute of Italian Culture. The foreword by D. Rizzi, Director of the IIC, gives a holistic view of the book and the process of its creation. The article by the influential Italian scholar A. Afribo Traits and Faces of New Italian Poetry (translated by A. Yampolskaya) helps the reader to navigate the variety of poetic voices presented.
DID THE AUTHOR OF THE TALE OF IGOR’S CAMPAIGN KNOW THE CHRONICLE NARRATIVES ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN OF 1185? PART 1
Authors: RANCHIN A.M.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of textual connections between The Tale of Igor’s Campaign and the narratives about the campaign of Prince Igor in 1185, which are part of the chronicles of the Laurentian group and the Ipatiev Chronicle. Hypotheses and opinions belonging to various scholars are examined in detail: the idea of the absence of such connections, the assumption of the primacy of the Tale in relation to the narrative from the Ipatiev Chronicle, the statement of the secondary nature of the ‘song’ about Igor’s campaign in relation to both narratives. The subject of attention is primarily the overview of concepts by P.E. Vadenyuk, I.P. Khrushchov, V.N. Peretz, A.A. Zimin, B.A. Rybakov, V.Yu. Franchuk, B.I. Yatsenko, L.V. Sokolova, A.N. Uzhankov. As a result of a critical analysis of the existing hypotheses and a comparative analysis of the Tale and two narratives, it is proved that this literary monument is secondary in relation to the narrative contained in the chronicles of the Laurentian group (apparently, to its core as part of the hypothetical Pereyaslav or Chernigov chronicles), and is primary in relation to the text of the narrative from the Ipatiev Chronicle. The idea of the dependence of The Tale of Igor’s Campaign on the narrative of the Laurentian group is assessed as quite convincing, and considerations in favor of the version of the secondary nature of The Tale in relation to the narrative of the Ipatiev Chronicle are recognized as contradicting the facts: the nature of the references to the Kayala River and the sea in both texts indicates that the chronicle was not the source of The Tale, but, on the contrary, the ‘song’ influenced the chronicle narrative. The findings support the early dating of The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (mid to second half of the 1180s) and are indirect arguments in favor of the authenticity of the ‘song’.
ON THE PROBLEM OF THE FORMATION OF THE OLD RUSSIAN BOOK TOPIC
Authors: PAUTKIN A.A.
Published: June 2024

One of the characteristic features of the poetics of medieval texts is the widespread use of traditional phrases and semantic commonplaces, which have been considered from different positions by medievalists since the beginning of the 20th century. Already in The Tale of Bygone Years (the oldest Russian chronicle) these elements of poetics are clearly revealed, although the genre design of the historical narrative at this early stage is not yet completed. The answer to the question about how the body of topoi was composed and the range of its sources is ambiguous. The article attempts to trace the penetration of a number of stable stylistic formulas into the ancient Russian historical narrative. They should be classified as laconic, non-poetic traditional phrases, devoid of epithets or comparisons that give the statement a certain emotionality. This element of military poetics simultaneously has a clear terminology, formed in a professional military environment, and is based on certain iconic gestures. The work expresses the idea of a connection between such book topoi and kinetic manifestations. These are, first of all, the gestures of princes as leaders of squads, as well as other elements of nonverbal communication. The phenomenon under consideration is only one aspect of the poetics of the military narrative of ancient Russian texts, which arose under the influence of extraliterary reality.
Methodological support for the integration of the concept of spiritual sensitivity into the practice of social workers
Authors: Doležel Jakub
Published: June 2024

AIM: This article deals with the integration of the concept of spiritual sensitivity into the practice of social workers. The aim of the article is to present a tool for methodological support of social workers in the Czech Republic to better integrate the concept of spiritual sensitivity into practice.METHODS. Apractice guidelines was constructed on the basis of existing theoretical knowledge and research. The development of the practice guidelines included feedback from social workers on a pilot version of the material (N=133).RESULTS: The majority of social workers involved in the feedback process positively evaluated the contribution of the practice guidelines to the integration of spiritual sensitivity into daily practice. CONCLUSION. Despite the fact that the current form of the practice guidelines has the quality of a prototype that will need to be further developed, it could increase the effectiveness of social workers' practice and improve client care by enabling the systematic and ethical integration of spiritual sensitivity into their practice. Moreover, it may provide inspiration for other authors, practitioners and researchers to develop their own methodological support tools and explore the conditions of their effectiveness. A more holistic perspective of working with clients, and a higher chance of their participation and empowerment are benefits that profit the clients themselves in the first place, but may ultimately contribute to the profession's greater credibility in society.
Compulsive hoarding – research, social and personal problem
Authors: Guzy-Steinke Halina
Published: June 2024

The paper discusses the syndrome of compulsive hoarding in three aspects: difficulties in defining the phenomenon, features characterising affected people and auxiliary guidelines in working with hoarders, aimed at taking control over the urge to collect and hoard unnecessary items.
Support for people in mourning. The role of a social worker
Authors: Stankowska Magdalena
Published: June 2024

Death is accessible, which directly concerns every person, but is also available to their loved ones who experience mouring. Mourning is a long process that covers experience many different feelings and different issues. The aim of the article is to discuss the form of support that a bereaved person can receive, standard support from social welfare institutions as well as from non-governmental organizations. There are many different forms of bereavement support in the social welfare system that may be available, such as financial support, specialist support (legal, psychological, family), crisis intervention, participation in support groups and help from a family assistant. However, there is a lack of in-depth scientific research among bereaved people and among social workers who provide support in practice and available analyzes show some gaps in the bereavement support system. Non-governmental organizations play an important role in helping adults and children in mourning.
Dwa oblicza pracy socjalnej w centrach usług społecznych i ośrodkach pomocy społecznej
Authors: Kowalczyk Barbara
Published: June 2024

W ostatnich latach mamy do czynienia z dwoma propozycjami rozwoju i profesjonalizacji pracy socjalnej, jedną w ośrodkach pomocy społecznej, drugą w centrach usług społecznych, które można traktować jako dwie równoległe ścieżki prowadzące do tego samego celu. Wspólnym mianownikiem obu kierunków jest założenie oddzielenia pracy socjalnej od przyznawania świadczeń pomocy społecznej i oparcie się w procesie pomocowym na podmiotowej relacji z klientem. To, co je różni, obok odmiennych rozwiązań organizacyjnych, to zakres wdrażanych rozwiązań, szerszy, oparty na standardach pracy socjalnej (bezpośrednia praca socjalna, case management) w ośrodkach pomocy społecznej, i węższy, określony zapisami ustawowymi (case management) w centrach usług społecznych.
PENGARUH MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR TINGKAT TINGGI MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM UNIVERSITAS ISLAM RIAU
Authors: Siregar Rahmayani , Risnawati  , Za’ba Nasir
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masalah keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Islam Riau. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh model project based learning terhadap keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Riau. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan kolerasi. Penelitian ini melibatkan 52 sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, dokumentasi dan teknik analisis data menggunakan regresi linier sederhana. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model project based learning terhadap keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Riau dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000. Model Project Based Learning berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi mahasiswa Program Studi pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Riau. Penelitian ini berimplikasi pada teori keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi di Perguruan Tinggi Islam
THE MODERATING ROLE OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN SUPERMARKET CHAINS, IN KERICHO COUNTY
Authors: Ndinda Ann muthiani , K Rotich Dr Richard , C Sang Dr Jane
Published: June 2024

The stiff competition from both local and international players continues to cause unrest in the retail sector resulting to poor performance. This study sought to determine the moderating role of performance appraisal on affective commitment and employee performance in Supermarkets, in Kericho County. The study targeted 357 employees of all the Supermarkets in Kericho County. A sample size of 189 was determined using Yamane’s sample size formula and a stratified random sampling was utilized to select the actual respondents. Structured questionnaires were used to collect requisite data which were subjected to Hierarchical multiple regression for test of both direct and indirect effects of respective study variables. Study findings indicated that affective commitment (β = 0.975, p<0.0001) had a significant and positive effect on employee performance as evidenced by R2 of 0.63. The study found that performance appraisal significantly moderated the relationship between affective commitment and employee performance by improving the predictive power of the regression model from 62.7% to 95.4%. Organizations should put in place a fair, sensible and reasonable performance appraisal system to enable high performance in view of the positive moderating effect on the relationship between affective commitment and employee performance.
MODELLING THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: THE ENERGY SECTOR OF GHANA.
Authors: Adu-Ntim Julius Kwaku , Asare Eric Kwadwo
Published: June 2024

The growth and success of businesses, particularly public institutions such as Ghana's state-owned energy sector firms, necessitate the adherence to appropriate corporate governance practices and functions. This study aimed to examine the nature of the relationship between corporate governance practices and how these affect the organizational performance of Ghana’s energy sector. To achieve this objective, the study employed a survey design where 165 employees from the energy sector were randomly sampled using a systematic sampling method and interviewed using a structured questionnaire through a quantitative study. The results of the study after correlational and regression analysis show that among the corporate governance practices that involve the board of directors, CEO and management, audit committee, and code of conduct, they can be used to predict organizational performance The Code of Conduct adherence had a highest positive impact on organizational performance, followed by the Board of directors and the Audit committee. The CEO's and manager's practices had no significant impact on performance. The study recommends that in attempting to improve performance of the organization much emphasis must be focused on the strict adherence to the Code of Conduct. Because when code of conduct is strictly enforced, and the board of directors are committed to it, this will lead to improved overall organizational performance.
MARKET REACTION TO ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE, GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (Study on SRI-Kehati Index Constituents)
Authors: Rahayu Puji , SE. M.Ak
Published: June 2024

Market reactions, proxied by abnormal returns, are used as a measure of company value concerning economic, social, and environmental performance, in conjunction with corporate governance. Company performance that supports sustainability, coupled with quality governance and ethical principles, can enhance investor confidence in the stock market, as reflected by abnormal returns. This research aims to analyze the influence of social and environmental contributions per share value, economic contribution per share, governance, size, and sales growth on market reactions using abnormal return proxies, with governance acting as a moderator of the relationship between social and environmental contributions and market reactions. The sample for this research comprises companies that have consistently remained constituents of the SRI-KEHATI BEI index from 2015 to 2019. Sample selection utilized purposive sampling, resulting in 18 companies and a total of 90 observed research objects. The analysis technique employed is multiple linear regression on panel data, utilizing Eviews. Based on the analysis results, it is concluded that the value of social and environmental contributions per share does not significantly affect market reactions, while economic contributions do. Governance and company size do not significantly affect market reactions, whereas sales growth has a positive impact. Furthermore, governance does not moderate the relationship between the value of social and environmental contributions and market reactions, nor does economic contributions moderate this relationship. The moderation of economic contributions on governance and market reactions yields a negative effect. The managerial implication of this research underscores the importance for managers to innovatively communicate the value of the company's social and environmental contributions to the public in quantifiable financial terms. This approach enables the measurement of the company's social contribution and facilitates public acceptance and understanding, thereby emphasizing the values, goals, and benefits of the company's contributions.
Performance of industrial concrete slab on ground in particular edge effects
Authors: Lim Kelvin , Salim Agustria
Published: June 2024

The design of warehouse slabs on grade is often controlled by deformation requirements and in particular, floor tilts and curvatures. These deformations can be experienced by the slab either due to the imposed loads and/or reactive soil movements. In this paper, the authors discuss measures around the building edges typically adopted to control shrink-swell movements and present some field survey data showing the shrink-swell movements on the warehouse slabs internally. The ability of rigid pavements (e.g., concrete pavements) and flexible pavements (e.g., bituminous pavements) to act as effective seals to mitigate the shrink-swell effect on the edge of these warehouse slabs is discussed. Further the paper shows examples where failure to provide an effective seal can result in slab performance outside the typically required range, especially in more sophisticated racking systems such as the Automated Storage and Racking System (ASRS). The paper also discusses the importance of maintenance of the external pavement of a building (e.g., sealant and joints) throughout the life of the building to limit water ingress to the subgrade and to achieve an effective “seal” to mitigate the shrink-swell effect on the edge of these warehouse slabs.
Mote Trash System Total Particulate Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 17
Authors: Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) total particulate emission factors. EPA AP-42 emission factors are generally assigned a rating, from A (Excellent) to E (Poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Current EPA total particulate emission factor ratings for cotton gins are extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because the data were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional total particulate emission factor data for mote trash systems from cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt using EPA-approved stack sampling methodology. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems and 4) abatement technologies. Two gins with mote trash system exhausts were sampled. The average production rate during testing for the two gins was 31.6 bales/h. The average mote trash system total particulate emission factor based on two tests (6 total test runs) was 0.018 kg/227-kg bale (0.039 lb/500-lb bale). This average total particulate emission factor was lower than that currently published in 1996 EPA AP-42, which was 0.035 kg/bale (0.077 lb/bale).The mote trash system emission rate test averages ranged from 0.47 to 0.60 kg/h (1.03-1.33 lb/h).
Overflow System Total Particulate Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 17
Authors: Boykin Clif , Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) total particulate emission factors. EPA AP-42 emission factors are generally assigned a rating, from A (Excellent) to E (Poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Current EPA total particulate emission factor ratings for cotton gins are extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because the data were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional total particulate emission factor data for overflow systems from cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt using EPA-approved stack sampling methodology. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems and 4) abatement technologies. Three gins with overflow system exhausts were sampled. The average production rate during testing for the three gins was 28.5 bales/h. The average overflow system total particulate emission factor based on three tests (9 total test runs) was 0.029 kg/227-kg bale (0.063 lb/500-lb bale). This average total particulate emission factor was less than that currently published in 1996 EPA AP-42, which was 0.033 kg/bale (0.071lb/bale). The overflow system emission rate test averages ranged from 0.24 to 1.38 kg/h (0.24-3.04 lb/h).
Combined Lint Cleaning System Total Particulate Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 17
Authors: Whitelock Derek , Buser Michael , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) total particulate emission factors. EPA AP-42 emission factors generally are assigned a rating, from A (excellent) to E (poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Current EPA total particulate emission factor ratings for cotton gins are extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because the data were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional total particulate emission factor data for combined lint cleaning systems from cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt using EPA-approved stack sampling methodology. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems, and 4) abatement technologies. Three gins with combined 1st and 2nd stage lint cleaning system exhausts were sampled. The average production rate during testing for the seven gins was 32.6 bales/h. The average combined lint cleaning system total particulate emission factor based on three tests (nine total test runs) was 0.211 kg/227-kg bale (0.466 lb/500-lb bale). This average total particulate emission factor was less than that currently published in 1996 EPA AP-42, which was 0.26 kg/bale (0.58 lb/bale). The test average emission rates ranged from 2.04 to 12.39 kg/h (4.49-27.30 lb/h).
Nature of Genetic Divergence among Some Cotton Genotypes
Authors: Abd El-Moghny A.M. , Mariz S. Max , Gibely Reham H.A.
Published: June 2024

Inherent divergence and parenthood of germplasm could play an important role in genetic improvement of cotton. The present investigation was conducted to assess the genetic divergence among 14 local cotton genotypes and six exotic genotypes using multivariate Mahalanobis D2 statistics and metroglyph analysis. The results showed highly significant differences among these genotypes for the studied quantitative characteristics. The Mahalanobis D2 statistics showed that the dissimilarity coefficients were significant and highly significant, and ranged from 3.263 to 190.89, indicating a high amount of genetic divergence for these cotton genotypes. The metroglyph analysis grouped these genotypes into eight different clusters based on seven quantitative cotton characteristics. The intercluster D2 values ranged from 11.381 to 178.902 among these groups, whereas the intracluster D2 values ranged from 3.263 to 47.806. On the basis of this grouping, it was concluded that hybridization between genotypes of different clusters might be expected to give new genetic recombinants for the improvement of economic characteristics. This information could be utilized for hybridization between distinct genotypes to increase cotton genetic variability.
Master Trash System Particulate Emission Factors for Cotton Gins: Particle Size Distribution Characteristics
Authors: Whitelock Derek , Buser Michael , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of total particulate stack sampling and particle size analyses. In 2006 and again in 2013, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 2.5 µm (PM2.5). This created an urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues, because EPA AP-42 cotton gin PM2.5 emission factors were limited. In addition, current EPA AP-42 emission factor quality ratings for cotton gin PM10 (particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 10 µm) data are questionable, being extremely low. The objective of this study was to characterize particulate emissions for master trash systems from cotton gins across the cotton belt based on particle size distribution analysis of total particulate samples from EPA-approved stack sampling methods. Average measured PM2.5, PM6, and PM10 emission factors based on the mass and particle size analyses of EPA Method 17 total particulate filter and wash samples from five gins (15 total test runs) were 0.0035 kg/227-kg bale (0.0076 lb/500-lb bale), 0.026 kg/bale (0.058 lb/bale), and 0.048 kg/bale (0.106 lb/bale), respectively. The master trash system particle size distributions were characterized by an average mass median diameter of 20.6 µm (aerodynamic equivalent diameter). Based on system average emission factors, the ratio of PM2.5 to total particulate was 1.86%, PM6 to total particulate was 14.0%, and PM10 to total particulate was 25.7%.
Impact of Gin Saw-tooth Design on Fiber and Textile Processing Quality
Authors: Hughs Ed , Armijo Carlos
Published: June 2024

Toothed gin saws have been used to separate cotton fiber from the seed for more than 200 years. A scientific analysis of saw-tooth design has never been published and the optimum saw-tooth design has not been found. Initial laboratory ginning evaluations of some modern gin saw teeth have shown differences among designs in ginning rate, fiber length measurements, and textile processing quality. The saw gin stand used for testing was a Continental Double Eagle that had been cut down to 46 saws. Four different sets of 16-in diameter, commercially available replacement saws were obtained from independent suppliers. These four sets, along with the standard Continental saw set, were used for five test saw treatments. The test saws varied in the number of teeth per saw from 328 to 352. Testing of the five saw treatments was replicated four times for a total of 20 ginning lots. Each ginning lot was analyzed for raw fiber quality and textile spinning performance. Most of the raw fiber properties were not significantly affected by the saw treatments. However, HVI length and length uniformity after one stage of lint cleaning and seed cotton processing rate were significantly different among saw treatments. The ginning rates varied by 34% from the lowest to the highest at 75% gin stand motor load. The ginned fiber was processed into both open-end and ring-spun yarns. There were few significant differences among saw treatments for the open-end yarn, but there were significant differences for the ring-spun yarn in ends down (a measure of spinning efficiency), yarn evenness, and yarn strength. This indicates that gin saw-tooth design might significantly affect spinning efficiency and yarn quality. Research is currently being done to further understand how gin saw-tooth design affects ginned fiber quality and textile processing quality factors.
Mote Trash System Particulate Emission Factors for Cotton Gins: Particle Size Distribution Characteristics
Authors: Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of total particulate stack sampling and particle size analyses. In 2006 and again in 2013, the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 2.5 µm (PM2.5). This created an urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues, because EPA AP-42 cotton gin PM2.5 emission factors were limited. In addition, current EPA AP-42 emission factor quality ratings for cotton gin PM10 (particulate matter with nominal diameter less than or equal to 10 µm) data are questionable, being extremely low. The objective of this study was to characterize particulate emissions for mote trash systems from cotton gins across the cotton belt based on particle size distribution analysis of total particulate samples from EPA-approved stack sampling methods. Average measured of PM2.5, PM6, and PM10 emission factors based on the mass and particle size analyses of EPA Method 17 total particulate filter and wash samples from two gins (6 total test runs) were 0.00031 kg/227-kg bale (0.00068 lb/500-lb bale), 0.0023 kg/bale (0.0051 lb/bale), and 0.0042 kg/bale (0.0093 lb/bale), respectively. The mote trash system particle size distributions were characterized by an average mass median diameter of 23.9 µm (aerodynamic equivalent diameter). Based on system average emission factors, the ratio of PM2.5 to total particulate was 1.75%, PM6 to total particulate was 13.3%, and PM10 to total particulate was 24.2%.
Battery Condenser System Total Particulate Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 17
Authors: Boykin Clif , Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) total particulate emission factors. EPA AP-42 emission factors generally are assigned a rating, from A (excellent) to E (poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Current EPA total particulate emission factor ratings for cotton gins are extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because the data were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional total particulate emission factor data for battery condenser systems from cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt using EPA-approved stack sampling methodology. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems, and 4) abatement technologies. Six gins with battery condenser system exhausts equipped with cyclones were sampled. The average production rate during testing for the six gins was 30.8 bales/h. The average battery condenser system total particulate emission factor based on six tests (18 total test runs) was 0.032 kg/227-kg bale (0.070 lb/500-lb bale). This average total particulate emission factor was higher than that currently published in 1996 EPA AP-42, which was 0.018 kg/bale (0.039 lb/bale). The battery condenser system emission rate test averages ranged from 0.17 to 1.40 kg/h (0.37-3.09 lb/h).
Cotton Response and Palmer Amaranth Control with Pyroxasulfone Applied Preemergence and Postemergence
Authors: Cahoon Charles , York Alan , Jordan David , Seagroves Richard , Everman Wesley , Jennings Katherine
Published: June 2024

Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) is a widespread problem in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production. Growers are encouraged to include residual herbicides applied preemergence (PRE) and postemergence (POST) in their management systems to control this weed adequately. Pyroxasulfone, an isoxazoline herbicide with the same mode of action as acetochlor and S-metolachlor, effectively controls Palmer amaranth in corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. The objective of this study was to compare cotton tolerance and Palmer amaranth control with pyroxasulfone, acetochlor, and S-metolachlor applied PRE and POST to cotton. Treatments in a field study at four locations included pyroxasulfone at 60, 90, and 120 g a.i. ha-1 applied PRE or mixed with glyphosate and applied POST; an encapsulated formulation of acetochlor at 1260 g a.i. ha-1 applied PRE or POST with glyphosate; and S-metolachlor at 1070 g a.i. ha-1 applied POST with glyphosate. Pyroxasulfone PRE increased late-season Palmer amaranth control 14 to 27% and increased yield in one of two years. Similar results were observed with pyroxasulfone and acetochlor applied PRE. Pyroxasulfone, acetochlor, and S-metolachlor applied POST with glyphosate did not increase Palmer amaranth control compared with glyphosate alone. Cotton was less tolerant of pyroxasulfone applied PRE or POST than acetochlor applied PRE or POST or S-metolachlor applied POST. Cotton growth was reduced 14 to 17% by pyroxasulfone applied PRE and stand was reduced 10 to 25%. Acetochlor PRE reduced cotton growth 6% but did not affect stand. Pyroxasulfone applied POST caused 23 to 36% necrosis 7 d after application and reduced cotton growth 21 to 39% at 14 d after application compared with 6 to 17% necrosis and 3 to 8% growth reduction caused by acetochlor and S-metolachlor. Yields were not reduced by any treatment.
Los desafíos de los entornos educativos virtuales para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes con escolaridad inconclusa
Authors: Martínez Cortes Gladys América , Parrales Loor Gina Brenda
Published: June 2024

Los desafíos que enfrentan los estudiantes con escolaridad inconclusa en entornos educativos virtuales. A través de una revisión bibliográfica y análisis observatorios, se identifican barreras tecnológicas, pedagógicas y socioeconómicas que impactan negativamente su aprendizaje. La investigación pretende proponer un ambiente accesible a los estudiantes para superar sus desafíos formativos en su desarrollo personal y profesional, mediante entornos educativos virtuales adaptables a sus necesidades y ritmo de aprendizaje. El estudio se realizó bajo un enfoque cualitativo no probabilístico implementando la técnica de observación basado en una escala de estimación, para tomar en cuenta las aptitudes de los estudiantes ante el uso de los recursos implementados en su adquisición de conocimientos digitales. Los resultados destacan la falta de acceso a dispositivos y conectividad adecuada y la carencia de estrategias personalizadas para atender las necesidades de estos estudiantes. Además, se evidencia una brecha en el acompañamiento y apoyo familiar, fundamental para la motivación y continuidad educativa en entornos virtuales. El artículo concluye que, para mejorar la inclusión y efectividad de estos programas, subrayando la importancia de políticas públicas que promuevan la equidad digital, la formación continua de docentes y el desarrollo de plataformas educativas accesibles e inclusivas. Estas medidas son esenciales para garantizar una educación de calidad para todos los estudiantes, especialmente aquellos con escolaridad inconclusa.
LABORATORY MARKERS OF PROTEIN AND ENERGY INSUFFICIENCY. LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Яковлева Милена Николаевна , Смирнова Ксения Игоревна , Лисица Иван Александрович , Мешков Алексей Владимирович , Новикова Ирина Сергеевна
Published: June 2024

В обзорной статье представлена информация о наиболее часто используемых в клинической практике маркерах нутритивного статуса: альбумине, преальбумине, транстиретине, ретинолсвязывающем белке, ИФР-1, несфатине-1, гемоглобине, холестерине. Динамика изменений лабораторных маркеров рассмотрена как в условиях алиментарного голодания, так и при белково-энергетической недостаточности на фоне острого или хронического заболевания. Воспаление является мощным ингибитором синтеза висцеральных белков, а синтез провоспалительных медиаторов резко подавляет синтез транспортных и строительных белков. В качестве маркеров состояния питания альбумин, трансферрин, ретинолсвязывающий белок и С-реактивный белок могут давать ложные представления о статусе питания. Оценивать нутритивный статус пациента рекомендовано только в совокупности с данными физического развития и соматического пула белка. Ориентироваться исключительно на лабораторные маркеры висцерального пула белка нецелесообразно, а иногда и обманчиво. Таким образом, внедрение в клиническую практику скрининга нарушений питания может быть наиболее удобным и проверенным методом выявления пациентов, которым была бы полезна комплексная оценка их состояния питания и предоставление нутритивной поддержки.

The review article provides information on the most commonly used nutritional status markers in clinical practice: albumin, prealbumin, transthyretin, retinol-binding protein, IGF-1, nefstatin-1, hemoglobin, and cholesterol. The dynamics of changes in laboratory markers was considered both in conditions of alimentary starvation and in protein-energy insufficiency against the background of an acute or chronic disease. Albumin, transferrin, retinol-binding protein, and C-reactive protein are also not recommended as markers of nutritional status and malnutrition. Acute or chronic inflammation are potent inhibitors of visceral protein synthesis, so the use of these proteins as biomarkers of nutritional status is under discussion. The influence of inflammation and the synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators sharply inhibits the synthesis of transport and building proteins. It is recommended to assess the nutritional status of a patient only in conjunction with data on physical development and the somatic protein pool. Focusing exclusively on laboratory markers of the visceral protein pool is impractical and sometimes misleading. The introduction of screening for malnutrition may be the most practical and proven method to identify patients who would benefit from a comprehensive assessment of their nutritional statusand provision of nutritional support.
DYSPHAGIA IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES
Authors: Смирнова Ксения Игоревна
Published: June 2024

Дисфагия является патологическим состоянием, осложняющим заболевания нервной системы, ЛОР-органов, верхних отделов ЖКТ. Врожденная аномалия сердца и сосудов также может служить причиной нарушения глотания. Являясь сравнительно редкой патологией, она трудно диагностируется и зачастую упускается при обследовании пациента. В данном обзоре рассмотрены все возможные варианты сердечно-сосудистых аномалий, вызывающих дисфагию.

Dysphagia is a pathological condition that can complicate diseases of the nervous system, ENT organs, and the upper gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, swallowing disorders can also be caused by congenital anomalies of the heart and blood vessels. Despite being a relatively rare pathology, dysphagia is challenging to diagnose and is often overlooked during patient examinations. This review aims to explore all potential variants of cardiovascular anomalies that may lead to dysphagia.
Pelatihan Publikasi Artikel Pada Jurnal Nasional Terakreditasi
Authors: Fitri Irma , Irma Ade , Saleh Habibis , Jelita Marhama
Published: June 2024

Inisiatif pengabdian masyarakat ini dimulai setelah melakukan wawancara mendalam dan survei kuesioner secara luas. Investigasi ini mengungkapkan masalah: banyak pendidik yang tidak dapat dipromosikan karena kemampuan mereka yang terbatas dalam menulis artikel ilmiah. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini secara efektif, penting untuk segera mengatasinya. Tujuan utama dari program ini ada dua: pertama, untuk meningkatkan pemahaman para pendidik mengenai proses kenaikan pangkat fungsional, dan kedua, untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam membuat artikel ilmiah. Inisiatif ini dilaksanakan di Pekanbaru, dengan melibatkan 16 guru SMP Madani. Setelah pelatihan, setiap guru sekarang dapat dengan mahir membuat artikel ilmiah. Meskipun artikel-artikel ini belum mencapai tahap publikasi, patut dicatat bahwa para pendidik telah memperoleh pengetahuan dan keterampilan penting yang diperlukan untuk keberhasilan pengiriman artikel ilmiah ke jurnal dan prosiding bereputasi. Tim pelaksana pengabdian ini melakukan evaluasi untuk mengetahui persepsi guru dengan cara menyebar angket untuk mengetahui respon guru terkait proses penulisan artikel ilmiah. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa tuntutan jam kerja serta pekerjaan administratif lainnya menghabiskan banyak waktu yang seharusnya bisa digunakan oleh guru untuk menulis. Selain itu, kurangnya motivasi juga teridentifikasi sebagai faktor yang menghambat proses penulisan artikel ilmiah