bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Governance, Corruption and Underdevelopment in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
Authors: Namo Innocent Benjamin , Agwadu Lhebade , Amakoromo Woyimo Timi
Published: June 2024

Governance is a series of public activities that entail making choices in the public interest for the well-being of a nation. Corrupt practices have polluted these activities. Corruption in Nigeria is not just widespread but also systemic and responsible largely for the country’s underdevelopment. The main objective is to probe the implications of governance and corruption on development in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic utilizing qualitative research design and content analyses. The paper is guided by Social Learning Theory (SLT) propagated by Albert Bandura arguing that corruption is pervasive in Nigeria because people watch and learn from those in positions of governance. The study traces the foundation of corruption in governance from the colonial era and relates with the dimensions of corruption to governance in Nigeria, from where the justifications, motivations and implications of corruption are identified and discussed, and concludes that corruption in governance has undermined economic growth and development, worsened social services, neglected environmental pollution, challenged peace and security, heightened electoral frauds and scared foreign investments. It recommends the reappraisal of the anti-corruption strategy among others.
¿Originalidad de la copia? Europa y América Latina en la lógica teórica dependentista
Authors: Giller Diego
Published: June 2024

A partir de la ya célebre fórmula de “la originalidad de la copia”, imaginada por Fernando Henrique Cardoso para pensar los modos en los que la teoría desarrollista había hecho pie en América Latina a finales de los años cincuenta y comienzos de los sesenta del siglo pasado, este trabajo intenta una reflexión sobre el estatuto de lo “original” y de la “copia” cuando se vuelve sobre el viejo tópico de las relaciones entre el pensamiento europeo y el pensamiento latinoamericano. Para ello, procuraremos reponer la lógica teórica del pensamiento de la dependencia a partir de los aportes que en esa dirección han realizado sus principales animadores: el propio Cardoso, Ruy Mauro Marini, Theotonio dos Santos y André Gunder Frank.
Kirjailijan todistus juutalaisten joukkomurhista Kiovassa 1941–1943
Authors: Laitila Teuvo
Published: June 2024

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan holokaustin ja antisemitismin käsitteen tulkin-toja Anatoli Kuznetsovin romaanissa Babi Jar. Teoksen sensuroitu versio ilmestyi Neuvostoliitossa vuonna 1967. Sensuroimaton versio julkaistiin kolme vuotta myöhemmin englanniksi ja venäjäksi. Kirjailija oli tuolloin jo loikannut Britanniaan. Neuvostoliitossa holokausti yhdistettiin neuvostokansalaisten surmaamiseen toisessa maailmansodassa.Natsi-Saksa ei tulkinnan mukaan pyrkinyt surmaamaan juutalaisia vaan sosialistisen valtion siviilejä. Luokkayhteiskunnan lakkauttaneessa Neuvostoliitossa ei valtion väitteen mukaan ollut antisemitismiä, koska se oli kapitalistiseen yhteiskuntaan kuuluvan luokkavihan muoto. Kuznetsovin sensuroimattoman version keskeinen idea oli verrata Babi Jarin rotkossa Kiovassa tapahtunutta juutalaisten joukkomurhaa, holokaustin osaa, Stalinin 1930-luvulla aiheuttamaan nälänhätään, holodomoriin, sekä poliittisiin ”puhdistuksiin”. Tavoitteena oli osoittaa, että Neuvostoliitto ja Saksa olivat molemmat diktatuurisia ”tappa-misjärjestelmiä”. Sensuuri poisti tämän vertailevan ulottuvuuden ja korosti siten Babi Jarin joukkomurhia juutalaisten, ei neuvostokansalaisten, tappamisena. Antisemitismi, jokaneuvostotulkinnassa irrotettiin holokaustista, jäi molemmissa teoksen versioissa vähälle huomiolle. Sensuuri ja Kuznetsov olivat näin uskollisia Marxille, joka harvoissa aihetta käsitelleissä teksteissään yhdisti juutalaisuuden ja kapitalismin ja määritteli antisemitismin antikapitalismiksi
The Potential of Ketamine in Palliative Care: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Ghana
Authors: Frimpong Prince Opuni
Published: June 2024

This study delves into exploring how ketamine could be beneficial, in providing care in Ghana investigating the legal considerations surrounding its usage. By utilizing the CRuPAC method (Context, Rule, Principle, Application and Conclusion) the research assesses how effective and safe ketamine is in addressing pain and depression identifies principles at play and reviews the legal frameworks regulating medication use within Ghana. The results underscore the potential of ketamine in enhancing symptom management and quality of life for patients receiving care while underscoring the importance of an approach to ensure its safe ethical and fair utilization. The study puts forth suggestions such as establishing protocols offering training initiatives and incorporating ketamine, into the National Health Insurance Scheme. Its significance lies in guiding policy making based on evidence and practices that prioritize welfare and independence.
Penerapan Algoritma Rought Set Untuk Memprediksi Jumlah Permintaan Produk
Authors: Utari Suci
Published: June 2024

Data Mining is a term used to describe the discovery of knowledge in databases. Data mining is a process that uses statistical, mathematical, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to extract and identify useful information and tied knowledge from large databases. Demand is a number of goods purchased or requested at a certain price and time. Demand is related to consumer desires for goods and services to be fulfilled. And the tendency of consumer demand for goods and services is unlimited. According to the everyday sense of demand is defined in absolute terms, namely the number of goods needed. This way of thinking is based on the idea that humans have needs. For this need, the individual has a demand for goods, the more residents of a country, the greater the public's demand for goods. Rapid Miner is open source software. Rapid Miner is a solution for analyzing data mining, text mining and clustering analysis. Rapid Miner uses a variety of descriptive and predictive techniques to provide users with insights so they can make the best decisions
Perancangan Aplikasi Duplicate Video Scanner Menerapkan Algoritma Sha-256
Authors: Siregar Rewindo
Published: June 2024

In this increasingly advanced era, new technologies that have never been imagined before are increasingly emerging, starting from the emergence of computers, cellphones, and many more. One of the emerging technologies is MPEG4 (Moving Picture Expert Group)-4 Video Player 3 or better known as MP4. MP4 Player can make a person listen to video digitally, no need to use cassettes or CDs like in the past and allows millions of people around the world to exchange music recordings through computers connected to computer networks. MP4 format which is commonly played by MP4 Player is one of the most frequently used video formats in video data storage. In cryptography there is a hash function which is a one-way encryption that produces a value that has a fixed length of a message. In this case the intended message is a video file. The hash function can be used to generate the identity of a video file, where if there are two or more video files that have the same hash value, it can be concluded that the video file is duplicate or duplicate. This will certainly make it easier for users to delete duplicate or duplicate video files.
Multiple Attribute Decision Making Menggunakan Metode TOPSIS Dalam Penentuan Staff Marketing Terbaik
Authors: Setiawansyah Setiawansyah , Saputra Very Hendra , Sintaro Sanriomi , Aldino Ahmad Ari
Published: June 2024

Multiple Attribute Decision Making (MADM) is an approach used in decision making to select the best alternative from a number of given criteria or attributes. This research aims to apply the TOPSIS method in selecting the best marketing staff so that it can become a reference and benchmark for companies in selecting the best marketing staff using a decision support system model. The results of the ranking of the selection of the best marketing staff who got rank 1 with a value of 0.644, namely Ahmad, rank 2 with a value of 0.539, namely Hermawan, rank 3 with a value of 0.529, namely Santoso, rank 4 with a value of 0.443, namely Jayanti, rank 5 with a value of 0.399, namely Heru.
The Prevalence of Streptococcal Infection and Anti-Basal Ganglia Antibodies in ADHD Pediatric Patients
Authors: Ahmed Amal Zakaria
Published: June 2024

Children who have trouble paying attention, controlling their impulses, or being hyperactive may suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a mental health condition that is largely influenced by their genes. However, other factors in their surroundings, such as exposure to certain bacteria or toxins, may also play a role in triggering or worsening their symptoms. In our study, we wanted to find out how common it is for children with ADHD to have an infection caused by a type of bacteria called group A streptococcus (GAS), and how often they have antibodies against GAS (ABGA) in their blood, which may indicate a past or ongoing infection. 60 children took part in a trial that was open, controlled, and random. They were split into two equal groups: group A had children with ADHD and group B had healthy children. We collected their demographic data such as age, sex, and ADHD risk factors. Group A had children with ADHD. Only depression was much higher in GAS+children than GAS-children (P=0.035). Other factors like attention, impulsiveness, non-planning, motor and fine motor speed were not different between GAS+ and GAS-children. Group B had healthy children. Impulsiveness and depression were much higher in GAS+children than GAS-children (P=0.001, 0.001). Other factors like attention, non-planning, motor, and fine motor speed were not different between GAS+ and GAS- children. ADHD children had more infections, GAS, and antibodies than healthy children. GAS+ADHD children had more depression than GAS-ADHD children. ADHD children had more attention, impulsiveness, and fine motor problems.
Time to return back the soul of science
Authors: Haider Nighat , Dogar Imtiaz Ahmad
Published: May 2024

The editorial deals with philosophy of science.
Experience of sexual harassment & challenges for nurses in public & private hospitals
Authors: Malik Subha , Iftikhar Mahnoor , Zafar Maryam
Published: May 2024

Objective
A comparative study was conducted to examine reasons behind psycho-social challenges and violence/harassment related issues faced by female nurses in different public and private hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan.
Study Design
Mixed Method Correlational research
Place and duration of the study
The study was conducted during March-May 2019 at public hospitals and private hospitals of Lahore.
Subject and Method
Sexual Harassment Experience questionnaire was used for quantitative analysis for which 250 female nurses from public/private hospitals were contacted. For qualitative analysis two focus group discussions were conducted on a sample of 20 female nurse participants, 10 each from public and private hospital.
Results: Quantitative analysis showed that private hospital nurses are facing more gender harassment, sexual attention and sexual coercion as compared to nurses in public hospital. The thematic analysis revealed four major themes comprising of factors effecting performance, lack of facilities, coping tactics and psychosocial issues.
Conclusion: In a culture where giving voice to sexual harassment turns into stigma, it is difficult for nurses to report their problems which can influence their professional or personal growth.
La protección de datos personales de los costarricenses y la relación con los derechos humanos en un contexto de transformación digital
Authors: Madrigal Amador Megan
Published: June 2024

La transformación digital tiene alto impacto en la vida de las personas y sus derechos humanos, esta requiere que en la mecánica social, económica y cultural surjan constantemente necesidades emergentes para desarrollarse la vida humana y su interacción con el entorno en general. Además, los datos y la información constituyen un factor clave dentro de la privacidad, la expresión y la accesibilidad de las personas. Este estudio analizará de qué manera el Derecho a la Privacidad y el Derecho al Acceso de la Información se ven impactados por los procesos de transformación digital considerando la normativa jurídica presente en Costa Rica para la protección de los datos personales, y el rol que mantiene el sector público en relación con la manipulación de la información personal y el acceso a la información de manera universal dentro del territorio nacional; además, sugerirá estrategias que Costa Rica puede implementar para mejorar su situación actual y la de sus habitantes.
Characteristics of dashmag shapes, designs and patterns
Authors: Battulga Delgertsetseg , Perenleilkhundev Gantuya
Published: May 2024

Among the utensils used by Mongolians to store and transport their food, dashmag (liquid food storage container) occupies a special place. During the renaissance of the Mongols, foreign and domestic researchers have told us that they built a powerful empire and expanded their territory by making liquid and powder products made of leather and other materials. In the article, the features of use of dashmag and its share, design and pattern decoration related to the material are discussed in the research.
Дашмагийн хэлбэр, хийц, хээ чимэглэлийн онцлог
Хураангуй: Монгол чуудын хүнсний зүйлсээ хадгалах , зөөвөрлөх сав суулгануудаас дашмаг нь онцгой байр суурийг эзэлдэг. Монгол чуудын сэргэн мандаж байсан түүхэн үеүдэд арьсан болон бусад материалаар хийсэн дашмагт шингэн болон нунтаг зүйлээ хийж олон хоног морин дэл дээр урт замыг туулан хүчирхэг гүрэн байгуулан, газар нутгаа тэлж байсныг судлаачид өгүүлсэн байдаг бөгөөд өнөөг хүртэл ахуйн хэрэгл ээнд болон гоёл чимэглэлийн бүтээгдэхүүн болгон ашигласаар байна. Уг өгүүлэлд дашмаг савны хэрэглээний шинж чанар ба материалтай холбоотой түүний хэлбэр, хийц, хээ чимэглэлийн онцлогийн талаар өгүүлэв.Түлхүүр үг: уламжлал, са в, материалын шинж, дүрслэл
Combining the basic principles of the classical art school with the unique national consciousness of the mongolians
Authors: Byambajav Sarantuya
Published: May 2024

Academism refers to the preservation of the style of art and sculpture created under the influence of the European art academies in the 19th century. Academic art is, in a sense, closely related to the same aesthetic norms as classical concepts. Although smaller works such as portraits, landscapes, and still lifes are popular (and often sell more easily), audiences and critics often value large paintings of vintage, natural, and historical moments the most. From the above, learning academic art and creating an approved work means long-term hard work and unparalleled talent. But Otgontuvden Badam is a clear representative of the vital history of academic art, who has gone through this hard work, demonstrated his genius, and combined the basic principles of the classical school with the unique national consciousness of Mongolians.
Сонгодог сургуулийн суурь зарчмуудыг монголчуудын үндэсний онцгой ухамсартай хослуулах нь.
Хураангуй: Академизм гэдэг нь 19-р зуунд европын урлагийн нөлөөн дор бий болсон урлаг юм. Академик урлаг нь нэг ёсондоо сонгодог ойлголттой адил гоо зүйн хэм хэмжээнүүдтэй нягт холбоотой байдаг. Хэдийгээр хөрөг, байгаль, натюрморт зэрэг төрөл зүйлүүд түгээмэл байдаг ч үзэгчид болон шүүмжлэгчид материаллаг шинж чанар, чимэглэл, байгалийн болон түүхэн агшинг хар уулсан том зургуудыг хамгийн их үнэлдэг. Энэ бүгд ээс үзэхэд, академи урлагт суралцаж, батлагдсан бүтээл туурвина гэдэг урт хугацааны шаргуу хөдөлмөр, хат уужил, хосгүй авьяас гэсэн үг. Харин Бадамын Отгонтүвдэн бол энэхүү нөр их хөдөлмөрийг туулж, авьяас билгээ хар уулж, акаде ик сургалт ын үндсэн зарчмуудыг монгол хүний үндэсний өвөрмөц ухамсартай хослуулсан , эрдмийн урлагийн амин чухал түүхийн тод төлөөлөгч болсон уран бүтээлч юм.Түлхүүр үг: академизм, сонгодог урлаг, үндсэн зарчим
ŠOLANJE NA DALJAVO V ČASU PANDEMIJE
Authors: Dečman Molan Lina
Published: May 2024

V času epidemije SARS-CoV-2 so se šole zaprle in smo bili primorani prestaviti šole iz učilnic na domove in tako spremeniti način učenja. Naše klasično poučevanje v šoli smo morali prilagoditi pouku na daljavo. Tehnološki razvoj s področja informacijsko-komunikacijskih tehnologij že nekaj časa posega na različna področja v našem življenju. Večina nas uporablja različne tehnologije, zanje pa smo različno usposobljeni. Živimo v informacijski družbi, ki iz leta v leto močno napreduje ter nam vedno znova prinaša nove izzive. Ta napredek vpliva na hitro prilagodljivost ljudi. Za šolanje na daljavo uporabljamo storitev interneta, ki nam omogoča hiter dostop do velike količine informacij in enostaven način za povezovanje z dijaki in poučevanje. Na naši šoli je potekal pouk na daljavo preko platforme Teams. Eden največjih izzivov za profesorje je bilo ocenjevanje znanja oziroma kako ga izvesti na daljavo. Podjetja so v tem času razvila nekaj programov za pomoč šolstvu pri pisnih preverjanjih. Ti programi omogočajo, da ob prijavi v izpit dijak ne more več zapustiti programa. Največji izziv za dijake je bila prilagoditev na popolnoma drugačen način sodelovanja v šoli na daljavo, drugačen način komunikacije ter drugačna organizacija časa. Velika težava je bila tudi neenoten način izvedbe poučevanja s strani profesorjev. V članku se bomo osredotočili na rezultate anketiranja dijakov na temo pouka na daljavo ter na ocenjevanje znanja z aplikacijo Teams v kombinaciji s programom Exam.net.
DRUŠTVENA REAKCIJA NA KRIMINALITET MLADIH U CRNOJ GORI
Authors: Smolović Valentina
Published: May 2024

Kriminalitet mladih, odnosno društvenoneprihvatljivo ponašanje mladih kao posebna sociološko-kriminološka kategorija izazivao je oduvijek paţnju istraţivača. Zahvaljujući njima razvile su se mnoge teorije koje su razmatrale maloljetnički kriminalitet, odnosno maloljetničku delinkvenciju sa aspekta različitih naučnih disciplina. U tom pogledu dolazilo je i do promjena u načinu reagovanja na društveno neprihvatljivo ponašanje mladih. U prethodnim fazama razvoja društva preovladavalo je strogo društveno i pravno reagovanje na kriminalitet mladih. Savremeno doba donosi postepene promjene u sistemu društveno-pravnih aktivnosti koje se odnose na društveno neprihvatljivo ponašanje mladih, od krajnje strogog reagovanja do humanijeg postupanja prema maloljetnicima. Za crnogorsku drţavu bila je karakteristična dugogodišnja tradicija običajnog prava. Prvi podaci o sudovima, koji su pojedinačno sudili maloljetnicima, vezuju se za početak 17. vijeka. U Krivičnom zakoniku za Knjaţevinu Crnu Goru iz 1906. godine prvi put se detaljnije u Crnoj Gori reguliše pitanje maloljetnika i njihove krivično-pravne odgovornosti. Nakon stvaranja Kraljevine SHS, pa sve do 1977. godine nije postojao poseban zakon koji bi regulisao maloljetničko zakonodavstvo, odnosno krivično-pravni poloţaj maloljetnika. Kriminalitetom mladih u Crnoj Gori stručna i naučna javnost se u prethodnom periodu u dovoljnoj mjeri nije bavila. Vrlo malo članaka, istraţivanja iz te oblasti govori u prilog činjenici da nas za tu oblast nije bilo pretjerano briga u prethodnom periodu. Sa usvajanjem Zakona o postupanju prema maloljetnicima u krivičnom postupku 2011. godine nastupa novi period u maloljetničkom pravosuĎu u Crnoj Gori. Osnivaju se Stručne sluţbe pri Višim sudovima u Podgorici i Bijelom Polju, kao i u Vrhovnom drţavnom tuţilaštvu, sudije prolaze posebne obuke za rad sa maloljetnicima, maloljetna lica, ţrtve i svjedoke krivičnih djela saslušavaju stručna lica iz Stručnih sluţbi u posebnim prostorijama.Ovim Zakonom ureĎuje se postupanje prema maloljetniku kao učiniocu krivičnog djela, djetetu i maloljetniku kao učesniku u postupku, koje se zasniva na poštovanju ljudskih prava i osnovnih sloboda uz uvaţavanje najboljih interesa maloljetnih lica, vodeći računa o njihovoj zrelosti, stepenu razvoja, sposobnostima i ličnim svojstvima, kao i teţini krivičnog djela, a u cilju njihove rehabilitacije i socijalne reintegracije.
UVAŽAVANJE RAZLIČITOSTI U ŠKOLSKOM OKRUŽENJU U FUNKCIJI PREVENCIJE PROBLEMA PONAŠANJA UČENIKA
Authors: Stojanović Marija , Popović-Ćitić Branislava , Bukvić Branković Lidija
Published: May 2024

Sa razvojem i usložnjavanjem društva, škola sve više postaje mesto koje okuplja pripadnike različitih kulturalnih grupa. Izraţena različitost u školskom setingu često se dovodi u vezu sa ispoljavanjem vršnjačkog nasilja, diskriminacije i govora mrţnje prema učenicima koji pripadaju kulturološki drugačijim grupama, što posledično vodi do školskog neuspeha, nižeg stepena angaţovanosti u obavljanju školskih aktivnosti, veće stope napuštanja školovanja, te izraţenije prevalencije delinkventnog i kriminalnog ponašanja. Stoga se uvaţavanje različitosti u školskom okruţenju smatra jednom od najznačajnijih vrednosti kojoj se aktuelno tžţi, sa pretpostavkom da se time stvara stabilna osnova za dostizanje punih potencijala svih učenika, pružanje jednakih obrazovnih mogućnosti i razvoj svrsishodnih interakcija u interkulturalnom okruženju. Cilj ovog rada je pregled, analiza i sumiranje istraţivačkih rezultata o tome da li i u kojim uslovima uvaţavanje različitosti u školskom okruţenju ima funkciju prevencije problema ponašanja učenika. Generalno, nalazi istraţivanja ukazuju da je učenička percepcija uvaţavanja različitosti u školi veoma bitan faktor njihovog akademskog (viši nivo akademske efikasnosti, akademskog postignuća, bolji kvalitet školskog života), ličnog i socijalnog funkcionisanja (manji broj problema u ponašanju i pozitivnije socio-emocionalno funkcionisanje), naročito kod pripadnika manjinskih grupa. Međutim, rezultati sugerišu i da je uvaţavanje različitosti u školskom okruţenju u funkciji prevencije problema ponašanja učenika tek onda kada proţima sve aspekte institucionalnog funkcionisanja škole (vrednosti, uverenja, norme, pravila, procedure, nastavni plan i program, obuke nastavnika) i članova školskog osoblja (manifestovanje uvaţavanja različitosti na kognitivnom, afektivnom i bihejvioralnom nivou u odnosu sa kolegama i relaciji sa učenicima), što se odraţava na viši stepen senzibilisanosti učenika na različitost. U tom smislu, moţe se izvesti jasan zaključak da je uvaţavanje različitosti u školskom kontekstu snaţan resurs za prevenciju problema ponašanja učenika onda kada promocija ove vrednosti egzistira u svim domenima funkcionisanja obrazovno-vaspitnog sistema.
RIZIČNA PONAŠANJA KOD DJECE OSNOVNOŠKOLSKE DOBI S OBZIROM NA PORODIČNU STRUKTURU I UKLJUĈENOST RODITELJA U PREVENTIVNE AKTIVNOSTI
Authors: Suljkanović - Djedović Emina , Kuralić-Ćišić Lejla , Čokić Adela
Published: May 2024

Cilj rada je utvrditi zastupljenost pojedinih rizičnih ponašanja kod djece osnovnoškolske dobi s obzirom na porodičnu strukturu i uključenost roditelja u preventivne aktivnosti. Uzorak ispitanika u ovom istraţivanju čine 450 učenika osnovne škole, uzrasta 12-13 godina, oba spola. Istraţivanje je realizovano u Općini Doboj Istok i Gračanica. Pojavni oblici rizičnih ponašanja ispitivani su primjenom Ahenbahovog integrisanog sistema procjene, verzijom za samoprocjenu adolescenata (ASEBA Youth Self-Report - YRS, Achenbach, 2007), dok je za podatke o stepenu rizika korišten Modificirani upitnik za procjenu nivoa rizičnosti/potreba (YLS/MCI) autora Andrews i Hoge (1994). Za statističku obradu podataka korištene su metode deskriptivne i inferencijalne statistike. Rezultati pokazuju da postoje jasne razlike u prisutnosti poremećaja u ponašanju učenika s obzirom na različitu porodičnu strukturu i učešće roditelja. Postoje značajne razlike izmeĎu adolescenata koji ţive sa oba roditelja i čiji su roditelji uključeni u preventivne aktivnosti i onih koji su iz nepotpune porodice i čiji se roditelji manje zalaţu. Statistički značajne razlike uočene su na skalama Agresivno ponašanje (t = - 3,55; p 0,00), Ponašanje kojim se krše pravila (t = -3,99; p 0,00) i dimenziji Eksternalizacije (t = -2,45; p 0,00). Nastojali smo ispitati i vezu strukturno poremećene porodice sa internaliziranim problemima i uočeno je da ne postoje statistički značajne razlike. Kroz interpretacije dobivenih rezultata moguće je zaključiti da razmatrana obiljeţja učenika znatno doprinose fenomenologiji rizičnih ponašanja, što upućuje na mogućnost i opravdanost kreiranja različitih intervencija usmjerenih prevenciji rizičnih ponašanja različitih skupina djece i mladih.
ULOGA DRUŠTVENIH MREŽA U ŽIVOTU GENERACIJE Z U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI
Authors: Ćustović Enita , Osmić Amer , Spahić Ehlimana
Published: May 2024

Predmet istraţivanja ovog rada je analiza uloge društvenih mreža u životu Generacije Z u Bosni i Hercegovini. Cilj istraživanja je utvrditi na koji način društvene mreže determiniraju odrastanje i sazrijevanje novih generacija u dinamičnim društvenim tokovima. U tom smislu, težilo se ka empirijskom utvrđivanju i analizi aktualne situacije u vezi sa predmetnom temom i identifikacijom ključnih faktora utjecaja. Polazi se od hipoteze da upotreba interneta od ranog doba i interakcija sa društvenim mreţama Generacije Z mijenjaju način odrastanja ove generacije mladih. Korištene metode i tehnike istraţivanja: bazne metode logičkog zaključivanja, opštenaučne metode – pristup miksani metod, metode i tehnike za prikupljanje podataka. U zaključku je verifikovana polazna hipoteza i konstatovano je da društvene mreţe imaju značajnu ulogu u načinu odrastanja i sazrijevanja Generecije Z, što su novi izazovi socijalizacije ove generacije mladih u Bosni i Hercegovini.
Near-perfect precise on-target editing of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
Authors: Cloarec-Ung Fanny-Mei , Beaulieu Jamie , Suthananthan Arunan , Lehnertz Bernhard , Sauvageau Guy , Sheppard Hilary M , Knapp David JHF
Published: June 2024

Precision gene editing in primary hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) would facilitate both curative treatments for monogenic disorders as well as disease modelling. Precise efficiencies even with the CRISPR/Cas system, however, remain limited. Through an optimization of guide RNA delivery, donor design, and additives, we have now obtained mean precise editing efficiencies >90% on primary cord blood HSCPs with minimal toxicity and without observed off-target editing. The main protocol modifications needed to achieve such high efficiencies were the addition of the DNA-PK inhibitor AZD7648, and the inclusion of spacer-breaking silent mutations in the donor in addition to mutations disrupting the PAM sequence. Critically, editing was even across the progenitor hierarchy, did not substantially distort the hierarchy or affect lineage outputs in colony-forming cell assays or the frequency of high self-renewal potential long-term culture initiating cells. As modelling of many diseases requires heterozygosity, we also demonstrated that the overall editing and zygosity can be tuned by adding in defined mixtures of mutant and wild-type donors. With these optimizations, editing at near-perfect efficiency can now be accomplished directly in human HSPCs. This will open new avenues in both therapeutic strategies and disease modelling.
Paradigma ecológico dominante expresado a través del concepto de sostenibilidad en la retórica digital hispanohablante
Authors: Salazar-Chapa Nalleli , Valerio Ureña Gabriel , Aragón Palacios Juan Milton Jair
Published: June 2024

Las actitudes y comportamientos de las personas hacia la naturaleza han evolucionado a lo largo de la historia moderna. Durante mucho tiempo, el paradigma dominante fue el de los seres humanos como tecnócratas, líderes y administradores de la naturaleza (paradigma antropocéntrico). Se inicia entonces la discusión sobre un nuevo paradigma ecológico, en el que la naturaleza deja de tener sólo un valor instrumental y obtiene un valor intrínseco (paradigma ecocéntrico). En los últimos años, los académicos han postulado una reconciliación de ambos extremos con la creación del concepto de desarrollo sostenible. El objetivo de esta investigación cualitativa es explorar hasta qué punto esta reconciliación es discernible en la retórica digital hispanohablante mediante el análisis de artículos científicos, páginas web, imágenes, videos y tweets. Este estudio proporciona un punto de partida para monitorear este tipo de controversias dentro de las conversaciones digitales y la importancia de los temas, actores y referentes relacionados con esta y otras tendencias relevantes. Los resultados demuestran que el paradigma dominante en los contenidos digitales, es decir, relacionados con el tema de la sostenibilidad, es el paradigma ecocéntrico. El estudio concluye que esta aparente reconciliación hacia lo ecocéntrico podría ser más producto de un lavado verde sistemático que de una verdadera práctica sostenible.
Nostalgia ferroviaria: un recuerdo olvidado en espacios urbanos de la ciudad de Pitrufquén, Región de La Araucanía, Chile.
Authors: Venegas Riffo Constanza , Gutiérrez Zamorano Patricia , Olea Peñaloza Jorge , Callejas Callejas Rodrigo
Published: June 2024

El proceso de modernización capitalista e industrialización a nivel mundial ha sido un agente transformador a nivel territorial, en donde el surgimiento y masificación del ferrocarril resulta clave para comprender sus alcances. En Chile, la llegada de este medio de transporte fue determinante en la ocupación del sur del país, impulsada por la necesidad de conectividad territorial y la explotación de recursos naturales. La ciudad de Pitrufquén, en La Araucanía, es un ejemplo representativo de este proceso histórico y territorial. A medida que el ferrocarril pierde relevancia a nivel nacional, los espacios ferroviarios comienzan a deshabitarse, siendo utilizados actualmente para diferentes actividades. En función de lo anterior, el objetivo de esta investigación se centra en relatar la historia y la situación actual de los espacios abiertos cercanos a la línea ferroviaria y que forman parte del uso cotidiano en la zona urbana de Pitrufquén. Los resultados revelan que estos espacios ferroviarios son utilizados como áreas verdes y espacios informales, donde la percepción de los habitantes resulta crucial para comprender la lógica de estos tejidos territoriales. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre la importancia de preservar la memoria ferroviaria como una forma de construir un Pitrufquén conectado con su pasado.
Chik Sign: A Clinical Clue to Chikungunya Infection- A Case Series
Authors: Danny Geo , Srinivasan Shreya , Vignesh NR , Kumar Ashok , Santhosh S
Published: May 2024

Chikungunya, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, manifests with fever, joint pain, and a distinctive cutaneous feature known as the “Chik sign” or “Brownie nose.” The Chik sign is an asymptomatic freckled hyperpigmentation of the tip and ala of the nose and may persist in the post-infective period. This nasal pigmentation can aid in diagnosing this viral infection, especially in resourcepoor settings where serological confirmation is not feasible. Pigmentary changes, though asymptomatic, can persist for months and can be managed conservatively with sun protection, topical moisturisers, and depigmenting creams. The present case series describes three patients with nasal pigmentation that developed after an episode of chikungunya fever. The first patient was a one-month-old female neonate who developed fever at 15 days of age, followed by nasal hyperpigmentation, with a positive maternal history of chikungunya. The second case was a 29-year-old female patient, who developed fever and joint pain, followed by nasal hyperpigmentation one week later, and was diagnosed as a case of chikungunya based on clinical and serological evidence. The third case involved a 62-year-old male patient, who developed fever and joint pain two months ago, followed by nasal hyperpigmentation one week later, and was diagnosed as a case of chikungunya based on clinical and serological evidence.
Large Bowel Perforation Resulting from Barotrauma via Transanal Route by Compressed Air Jet: A Case Report
Authors: Dhone Keval R , Nikhade Pravin W , Rinait Avinash T
Published: May 2024

Barotrauma-induced bowel perforation due to high-pressure air jets represents an exceptionally rare clinical entity. The authors present a case involving a 22-year-old male patient, who suffered multiple perforations of the large bowel following accidental exposure to a compressed air gun in an industrial environment. This occurrence, provoked by a co-worker’s irresponsible use of the device, emphasises the need for heightened awareness and stricter safety protocols in similar settings. Upon experiencing severe abdominal pain, the patient was promptly admitted to the hospital where an abdominal x-ray demonstrated significant pneumoperitoneum. Emergency exploratory laparotomy confirmed extensive damage, including multiple perforations and serosal tears along the descending and sigmoid colon. Surgical management included primary repair of the perforations and the formation of a temporary ileostomy. The successful closure of the ileostomy three months later marks a crucial phase in the patient’s recovery. This case highlights the critical clinical implications of barotrauma in non-traditional settings and underscores the necessity of prompt surgical intervention, which may significantly influence patient outcomes. The novelty of this case lies in the uncommon mechanism and setting of injury, coupled with the extensive nature of the bowel damage, illustrating a rare but serious workplace hazard that necessitates greater preventive measures and awareness.
Implementing intersectoral alcohol policies at the local level: A case study from Santiago, Chile, 2014-2017
Authors: Peña Sebastián , Espinoza Francisco , Sierralta Paula
Published: May 2024

Background. Local governments have a crucial role to play in alcohol control policies. However, there is a lack of descriptions of comprehensive intersectoral alcohol control strategies led by them. The study describes the experience of developing and implementing an intersectoral alcohol strategy in the Municipality of Santiago, Chile, between 2014-2017.
 
Methods. We used a case study design. We used data from municipal documents, including reports from fee agreements, official sources of information, municipal service calls and police records, georeferenced data on alcohol outlets and photographs of storefront signs. We used data from interviews with community stakeholders and municipal workers conducted during the study period.
 
Results. The first stage (2014-2015) consisted of using local evidence to build political will. The main activities were introducing screening and brief alcohol interventions in high schools, supporting a public consultation on reducing the opening hours of liquor stores, and introducing economic incentives to reduce street-level alcohol marketing. The second stage (2015-2017) included a community-action pilot plan and the development and implementation of an intersectoral alcohol control plan involving twelve municipal departments. Activities aimed at reducing the number of alcohol outlets, enhancing transparency on alcohol licensing procedures, and improving the quality of brief interventions. The strategy implemented actions in nine out of ten WHO Alcohol Policy domains.
 
Conclusions. The experience of Santiago demonstrates the untapped potential for alcohol control at the local level. Political will, local evidence, sharing common goals and medium-term budget frameworks are important facilitators of comprehensive intersectoral alcohol interventions.
Schematic Brief Outline: Bulimia Nervosa and its Medical-Based Management
Authors: Srivastav Yash , Mansoori Mohd Faijan , Srivastav Aditya , Kumar Aniket
Published: May 2024

The disease known as bulimia nervosa, which is typified by purging and binge eating, usually starts in adolescence and peaks at the age of 18. The ratio of female to male patients varies from 10:1 to 20:1, with a lifetime frequency of 3 per cent. The majority of bulimic individuals also suffer from other mental illnesses, such as depression or anxiety. Additionally, there is a correlation between substance misuse and promiscuity. Bulimia nervosa was initially identified as a "chronic phase of anorexia nervosa" in 1979 by British psychiatrist Gerald Russell. During this stage, patients overeat and resort to compensatory methods such as self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or extended periods of deprivation. For three months, bingeing and purging episodes occurring at least once a week are typically associated with a bulimia diagnosis. However, even infrequent binge and purge behaviours can be harmful and require medical attention. The severity of the bulimia increases with the frequency of the bouts. Family therapy and individual treatment are frequently used to treat bulimia. The goal is to address any dietary issues and modify your behaviour. The relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours is examined in therapy. We go over the aetiology, epidemiology, current treatment, and state of bulimia nervosa in this review study.
Identification of Resistance Gene for Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV) in Resistant Mungbean Genotypes through RGA Markers
Authors: Shilpa M. , Manjunath B. , Sunil C.M. , Sudarshan, G.K.  , Nagaraju, N
Published: May 2024

Mungbean is one among the important and major pulse crop for supplementation of protein in subtropical zones of the world. The yield of mungbean is affected by both abiotic and biotic factors. Among the biotic factors, Mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) is the major bottleneck for pulse producers. MYMV cause a Yellow mosaic disease and its transmitted by Aleyrodidae insects. The virus belong to the family Geminiviridae and the genus Begomovirus. Fourteen mungbean genotypes procured from Asian Vegetable Research and Development Centre (AVRDC), Taiwan were screened for Mung bean Yellow Mosaic Virus resistance in field and laboratory conditions during Kharif 2022 and summer 2023. Genotypes MYB-6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 were found to be resistant under field conditions by less PDI and AUDPC values. The molecular confirmation of MYMV resistance was tested using Resistant Gene Analog (RGA) in all 14 genotypes. The RGA was amplified at 90bp in resistant genotypes viz MYB-6, 7, 8 and 9. Since MYMV resistant lines MYB-6, 7, 8 and 9 showed resistance in both field and molecular studies, hence these lines can be used as a YMV donor in breeding process and also can be released as a variety after conducting a multi-location trails in MYMV hotspot conditions.
Performance of Different Varieties of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.) in Terms of Growth, Yield and Quality under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Condition
Authors: Katre Himani , Topno Samir E. , Bahadur Vijay
Published: June 2024

The current study was conducted in the Zaid season of 2023–2024 at the horticulture department of the Naini Agricultural Institute Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural Technology and Sciences in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in order to assess the performance of various sponge gourd varieties in terms of growth, yield, and quality under the agroclimatic conditions of Prayagraj. To evaluate the varietals of sponge gourds, the experiment was set up using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 8 types and 3 replications. AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-1, V2 (AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-2), V3 (AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-3), V4 (AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-4), V5 (AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR -5), V6 (AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR -6), V7 (AVT-2/2020 / SPGVAR-7) and V8 (PUSA CHIKNI) are the varieties that make up this group. The variety AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-5 was found to perform the best among the others in terms of growth metrics such as vine length (189.14 cm) and early maturity (55.33 days) for ripeness (the first fruit should be picked in 55.33 days), as well as yield characteristics such fruit length (28.98 cm), fruit diameter (3.70 cm), and fruit output per hectare (11.64 t/ha). The best results were also shown for the quality metrics TSS (3.14°Brix) and ascorbic acid content (10.66 mg/100g) in AVT-2/2020/SPGVAR-5.
Response of Phosphorus and Gibberellic Acid on Growth and Yield of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Aninth Irish A K , Singh Shikha
Published: May 2024

A field experiment was conducted during the Zaid (summer) season of 2023 to study the “Response of Phosphorus and Gibberellic acid on growth and yield of Black gram (Vigna mungo L.)” at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). The soil of the experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), medium in organic carbon (0.53 %), low in available N (171.48 kg/ha), medium in available P (33.6 kg/ha) and high in available K (244.5 kg/ha). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with Ten treatments each replicated thrice based on one year of experimentation. The treatments consisted of 3 levels of Phosphorous [30 kg/ha, 40 kg/ha and 50 kg/ha] and three levels of Gibberellic acid [100 ppm, 125 ppm and 150 ppm] and Control (RDF) 20- 40- 20 kg NPK/ha are used. The results showed that the application of Phosphorus at 50 kg/ha and Gibberellic acid at 150 ppm, recorded significant growth parameters viz., Plant height (35.84 cm), nodules per plant (25.57/plant), Plant dry weight (10.41 g/plant), yield attributes like pods/plant (24.53/plant), Seeds/pod (8.00/pod), test weight (33.56 g), Seed yield (1441.23 kg/ha), stover yield (3191.10 kg/ha) and harvest index (31.10%). The highest net economic returns (Rs.46,984.20 /ha) and benefit-cost ratio (1:1.5) were also recorded in the same treatment concludes that application of 50 kg/ha of phosphorous along with foliar spray of 150 ppm gibberellic acid at 15 and 30 days after sowing performed better and is economically profitable.
Autism and cancer risk
Authors: Crespi B.
Published: August 2011

A literature review was conducted on the genetic and developmental bases of autism in relation to genes and pathways associated with cancer risk. Convergent lines of evidence from four types of analysis: (1) recent theoretical studies on the causes of autism, (2) epidemiological studies, (3) genetic analyses linking autism with mutations in tumor suppressor genes and other cancer‐associated genes and pathways, and (4) contrasts with schizophrenia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease indicate that autism may involve altered cancer risk. This evidence should motivate further epidemiological studies, and it provides useful insights into the nature of the genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors underlying the etiologies of autism, other neurological conditions, and carcinogenesis. Autism Res2011,4:302–310. © 2011 International Society for Autism Research, Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
A matlab‐based educational tool for the seismic design of flexibly supported RC buildings
Authors: Katsanos E. I. , Taskari O. N. , Sextos A. G.
Published: August 2011

This article presents a Matlab‐based educational software developed at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, in order to familiarize students and young engineers with fundamental concepts of structural dynamics and, in particular, soil–structure interaction problems. This user‐friendly educational tool aims to assist the students in comprehending the nature of this complex phenomenon and the role played by the physical parameters involved, while increasing their awareness of the potential impact of neglecting soil flexibility during seismic design of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. This software is also used as a case study for teaching the development of civil engineering‐oriented applications in Matlab within a course where all the relevant material is provided online. Two demonstration examples are comparatively assessed to illustrate the applicability of the software and justify the necessity of its implementation in class, while the integration of the software in the curriculum as well as students' feedback is also discussed. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 22:442–451, 2014; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae; DOI 10.1002/cae.10.1002/cae.20568
Sorption of triclosan onto sediments and its distribution behavior in sediment–water–rhamnolipid systems
Authors: Lin Hui , Hu Yong-You , Zhang Xiao-Yu , Guo Yan-Ping , Chen Guan-Ru
Published: August 2011

Triclosan has been commonly used as an antimicrobial and disinfectant agent. Distribution between water and sediment plays a key role in its occurrence, transfer, and fate in the aquatic environment. Sorption of triclosan onto sediments and the effect of the biosurfactant rhamnolipid on distribution were studied in the present work. Batch equilibrium experiments were performed on three different sediments, with a wide triclosan concentration range. S-shaped equations can be used to describe the sorption behavior when triclosan concentration is relative high (50–250 µg · g−1). The Pearl River, China (PR), sediment, which has the largest cumulative volume of pores, appeared to have great capability for continuously capturing triclosan. In the lower concentration range (10–150 µg · g−1) assays, linear and Freundlich equations fitted the sorption isotherm data well. The pH value of sediment appeared to have a significant influence on sorption of low triclosan concentrations. Formation of rhamnolipid micelle remarkably decreased the sediment–water distribution ratio, Kd*. Evaluation of the distribution efficiency, E, suggested that pores of sediment might have played a role in triclosan distribution, whereas sediment organic matter bound triclosan and reduced solubilization of triclosan. Rhamnolipid appears to be a good sorbent for triclosan. The findings of the present study suggest that, to understand the sorption and distribution of triclosan fully, studies should be carried out over a relatively broad concentration range. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 2011;30:2416–2422. © 2011 SETAC
Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid Regulate Modified LDL Uptake and Macropinocytosis in Human Macrophages
Authors: McLaren James E. , Michael Daryn R. , Guschina Irina A. , Harwood John L. , Ramji Dipak P.
Published: August 2011

There is evidence that long chain n‐3 PUFA (such as from fish oils) provide atheroprotection through, in part, changes in macrophage function although it has not been fully determined whether these n‐3 PUFA target cellular mechanisms that control macrophage foam cell formation. Therefore, we investigated whether the n‐3 PUFA, EPA and DHA, modulate modified low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) uptake by human macrophages. The uptake of fluorophore labeled acetylated LDL (AcLDL) and/or oxidized LDL (OxLDL) by THP‐1 macrophages and primary human monocyte‐derived macrophages were measured by flow cytometry following co‐incubation with EPA or DHA in vitro. DHA inhibited both AcLDL and OxLDL uptake in human macrophages whilst EPA reduced AcLDL and increased OxLDL uptake. These effects were only partly explained by changes in the mRNA and protein expression of key scavenger receptors, such as CD36 and scavenger receptor‐A, in these cells suggesting the involvement of a scavenger receptor‐independent mechanism. EPA and DHA inhibited macropinocytosis, as measured by Lucifer Yellow uptake, in human macrophages and attenuated the expression of Syndecan‐4, which has been implicated in the uptake of other modified forms of LDL. EPA and DHA reduced modified LDL uptake by human macrophages through a mechanism that is in part scavenger receptor‐independent and may involve inhibition of macropinocytosis and Syndecan‐4 expression. This suggests that both EPA and DHA are capable of regulating macrophage foam cell formation and adds to the evidence describing an atheroprotective role for n‐3 PUFA, implicating them as potential therapeutic agents for the treatment of clinical atherosclerosis.