bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Antioxidative and Hepatoprotective Effects of Rubus canescens DC. Growing Wild in Lebanon
Authors: Salim Ghaydaa Mohamad , El-Dakdouki Mohammad H. , Abdallah Hiba , Nasser Hatem M. , Arnold-Apostolides Nelly 
Published: November 2019

Background:
Plants of the genus Rubus (family Rosaceae) have been used for diverse
medicinal purposes for centuries. We hypothesized that the scarcely investigated R. canescens DC.,
like other species of the genus Rubus, exhibit prominent antioxidant activity.

Objective:
The present study investigates the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity of fruit juice as
well as aqueous and methanolic extracts of the areal parts of Rubus canescens DC., and deciphers
the phytochemical profile of the methanolic extracts by GC-MS.

Methods:
The in vitro antioxidant activity was assessed by DPPH radical scavenging assay and β-
carotene bleaching assays. The in vivo antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated by measuring
ALT, AST, CAT, and SOD levels in CCl4-challenged mice in two experimental models (chronic
exposure and preventive). Histological analysis was conducted on H&E stained liver sections, and
the phytochemical profile of methanolic extracts was investigated by GC-MS.

Results:
DPPH radical scavenging assay revealed that the methanolic leaves extract exhibited the
highest activity, while the juice was the most active in terms of the β-carotene bleaching assay. The
in vivo experiments suggested that the extracts have promising antioxidant potential and hepatoprotective
effects capable of promoting liver functions. Histological analysis of liver sections revealed
that administrating juice extract regenerated hepatocytes while reducing inflammation. GC-MS
analysis indicated the presence of squalene, β-amyrin, and γ-sitosterol that may have contributed to
the observed activity.

Conclusion:
The current study provided the first in vivo evidence supporting the antioxidative and
hepatoprotective effects of R. canescens DC. growing wild in Lebanon.
Optimal Power Delivery from Hybrid Micro-grid to Provide Frequency Regulation
Authors: Mohammad Nur , Debnath Kowshik , Rahman Mahfuzur , Arifin Md. Shamsul 
Published: November 2019

Background:
This paper presents an optimal power delivery system for a hybrid microgrid
consisting of a solar PV, wind farm, battery storage and diesel generator. The fuzzy logicbased
control approach is used to match the generation and consumers’ demand.

Methods:
The load demand is assumed to vary hourly in a day and season to season in a year. The
frequency of AC (alternating current) bus may deviate from standard frequency due to supplydemand
imbalance and thus make the system unstable.

Results:
To overcome the situation, the controller actuates a control signal to maintain system frequency.
Frequency deviation is an indication of the load change and battery voltage (state of charge)
is taken as input. In case of excessive generation, the extra power will be absorbed in the dump load
for an isolated system.

Conclusion:
Whereas, for a grid-connected system, the surplus generation is fed into the grid. This
cost-effective control method ensures the balance between generation and load demand at all times.
Cost Per Participant Recruited From Rural and Remote Areas Into a Smoking Cessation Trial Via Online or Traditional Strategies: Observational Study
Authors: Byaruhanga Judith , Tzelepis Flora , Paul Christine , Wiggers John , Byrnes Emma , Lecathelinais Christophe 
Published: November 2019

Background
Rural and remote residents are more likely to smoke than those who live in major cities; however, recruitment of research participants from rural and remote areas can be challenging. The cost per participant recruited from rural and remote areas via online (eg, social media) and traditional strategies (eg, print) has implications for researchers on how to allocate resources to maximize the number of participants recruited. Participant characteristics such as demographics, financial stress, mental health, and smoking-related factors may be associated with recruitment method (ie, online vs traditional), and so it is important to understand whether certain subgroups are more likely to be recruited via a particular strategy.

Objective
This study aimed to determine the cost per participant recruited and examine whether characteristics such as demographics, financial stress, mental health, and smoking-related factors may be associated with the recruitment method (ie, online vs traditional).

Methods
Participants were recruited into a randomized trial that provided smoking cessation support. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older; used tobacco daily; had access to video communication software, internet, and telephone; had an email address; and lived in a rural or remote area of New South Wales, Australia. This study describes the natural (observed) experience of recruiting participants via online and traditional methods into a smoking cessation trial.

Results
Over 17 months, 655 participants were recruited into the smoking cessation trial. A total of 88.7% (581/655) of the participants were recruited via online methods. Moreover, 1.8% (12/655) of the participants were recruited from remote locations and none from very remote areas. The cost per participant recruited by the various online strategies ranged from Aus $7.29 (US $4.96, £4.09, and €4.43) for Gumtree, a local online classified website, to Aus $128.67 (US $87.63, £72.20, and €78.28) for email. The cost per participant recruited using traditional strategies ranged from Aus $0 (US $0, £0, and €0) for word of mouth to Aus $3990.84 (US $2757.67, £2227.85, and €2477.11) for telephone. Women had greater odds of being recruited via online methods than men (odds ratio 2.50, 95% CI 1.42-4.40). No other characteristics were associated with the recruitment method.

Conclusions
The cost per participant recruited via online and traditional strategies varied, with the range being smaller for online than traditional recruitment strategies. Women have greater odds of being recruited via online strategies into rural smoking cessation trials.

Trial Registration
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000514303; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=372584&isReview=true
T-MEC en el espejo del TLCAN: Engañosas ilusiones, brutales realidades
Authors: Cypher James M. , Crossa Mateo 
Published: November 2019

<p>Se analiza fundamental el desempeño del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte, así como sus diferencias y convergencias con el Tratado México, Estados Unidos y Canadá de manera destacada en la industria automotriz y el efecto que se ha expresado en el mundo del trabajo en México.</p><p> </p><div><p> </p></div>
PETA PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI BERBASIS MASYARAKAT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETANGGUHAN MASYARAKAT DAERAH RAWAN BENCANA
Authors: Dewayani Eka Kadharpa Utama , Ramadhoan Ruli Inayah 
Published: November 2019

Kota Malang merupakan salah satu daerah yang memiliki potensi bencana menyebar di seluruh wilayah kecamatan meskipun dengan tipe bencana yang berbeda-beda. Hasil pengamatan Stasiun Klimatologi Kelas II Malang menyebutkan bahwa Kota Malang memiliki curah hujan yang relatif tinggi hingga 300 mm. Kelurahan Bareng merupakan salah satu wilayah rawan banjir tiap tahunnya. Bencana ini berdampak pada menurunnya perekonomian masyarakat yang sulit pulih kembali. Selama ini Pemerintah Kota Malang belum memiliki formulasi solusi yang efektif berdasarkan karakteristik kebutuhan dasar masyarakat Bareng. Penelitian ini bertujuan menemukan model pengembangan ekonomi masyarakat di wilayah rawan bencana dengan berbasis manajemen bisnis yang terstruktur dan dapat menjadi bahan evaluasi dan rekomendasi yang komperehensif bagi pemerintah daerah dalam menentukan program-program bidang ekonomi bagi masyarakat wilayah rawan bencana. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori strategi keunggulan bersaing dan konsep strategi diferensiasi produk. Adapun metode yang digunakan yaitu Perencanaan Partisipatif dengan pendekatan Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) yaitu metode pemahaman lokasi dengan cara belajar dari, untuk dan bersama masyarakat, untuk mengetahui, menganalisis dan mengevaluasi hambatan dan kesempatan sehingga peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat bisa dimaksimalkan dan disesuaikan dengan kondisi masyarakat sebenarnya. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa untuk mengembangkan ekonomi masyarakat di wilayah rawan bencana membutuhkan model pemetaan potensi ekonomi dengan cara mengikutsertakan masyarakat wilayah rawan bencana secara aktif dengan cara mengajak mereka secara bersama-sama menentukan, mengonsep, dan mengawal strategi dan jenis usaha yang akan mereka kembangkan hingga proses pelaksanaan bisnis secara mandiri.
Environmental risks from automobile transport in a metropolis
Authors: Knyazev Dmitry K. 
Published: November 2019

Introduction. The paper considers environment-protective measures from automobile transport within the framework of city ecologization from the perspectives of ecological risks for urban environment and health of the local population. The purpose of the article is to develop a detection method of high-priority protective and sanitary measures oriented to the minimization of possible harm.
Materials and methods. The author used statistical data, geographical and thematic maps, transport network planning features and also made field observations. The applied methods include correlation analysis, automated simulation, algorithms of calculation of the influencing processes/phenomena distribution on the territory.
Results. A GIS software was used to simulate factor and integrated schemes of pollution priority urban territories adjacent to main roads. The schemes allowed assessing the number of people who are potentially subject to a risk of development/exacerbation of environmental pathologies. Increased (higher than natural background value) content of heavy metals was recorded on the sites adjacent to main roads in connection with more intensive traffic of large-capacity transport. The influence of automobile transport on the health of the population was found. An author’s method was formulated for the ecological classification of territories with various levels of automobile transport impact and detection of high-priority protective and sanitary measures.
Conclusions. The research has estimated an exhaust-gases polluted area of urban territories adjacent to main roads as 40 to 190 m from the driveway. An area of increased sound pressure was recorded at 30 to 100 m from it. A correlation of pollutant concentration in the soil on traffic of large-capacity vehicles was identified. A set of statistically reliable relations (r > 0.3) between the levels of influence and ecology-dependent violations of the local population’s health was established. At the same time, there are some cases when separate age groups suffering the most considerable harm because of a specific factor. The author’s method was formulated to structure automobile transport factors by the levels of danger and to define priorities in the implementation of high-priority protective and sanitary measures. The article has proposed the conceptual ways of development of the urban territories adjacent to main roads.
Typyfications of the names of Iberian accepted species of Narcissus L. (Amaryllidaceae). Tipificación de los nombres aceptados de las especies ibéricas del género Narcissus (Amaryllidaceae)
Authors: Aedo Carlos 
Published: November 2019

Español. En el curso de la preparación del tratamiento taxonómico del género Narcissus para Flora Ibérica, catorce nombres de taxa aceptados han sido encontrados sin designación de tipo nomenclatural. Trece lectotipos y un neotipo han sido designados para estos taxa. Adicionalmente, cinco epitipos se han seleccionado para las especies aceptadas con ilustración como tipos y uno para un nombre de Linneo que presenta un defi ciente especímen como lectotipo.English. While preparing the taxonomic treatment of Narcissus for Flora iberica fourteen names of accepted taxa were found without any type designation. Thirteen lectotypes and one neotype are designated for these taxa. Additionally, fi ve epitypes are selected for accepted species with old drawings as types, and one for a Linnaean name which has a defi cient specimen as lectotype.
Efficient DNA isolation from moroccan arar tree [Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Masters] leaves and optimization of the rapd-pcr molecular technique. Extraction efficace de l’ADN des feuilles du thuya de berberie (Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) masters) et optimisation de la technique moléculaire rapd-pcr
Authors: Bakkali Yakhlef Salaheddine , Guenoun Imane , Kerdouh Benaîssa , Hamamouch Noureddine , Abourouh Mohamed 
Published: November 2019

English. Molecular genetic analysis of Arar tree [Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Masters] is often limited by the availability of fresh tissue and an efficient and reliable protocol for high quality genomic DNA extraction. In this study, two DNA extraction protocols were specifically developed for extracting high quality genomic DNA from Arar tree leaves: modified QIAgen DNA Kit and protocol developed by Ouenzar et al. (1998). DNA yield and purity were monitored by gel electrophoresis and by determining absorbance at UV (A260/A280 and A260/A230). Both ratios were between 1.7 and 2.0, indicating that the presence of contaminating metabolites was minimal. The DNA yield obtained ranged between 20 to 40 µg/g of plant materiel. The Ouenzar and collaborators protocol gave higher yield but was more time consuming compared to QIAgen Kit. However, both techniques gave DNA of good quality that is amenable to RAPD-PCR reactions.Additionally, restriction digestion and PCR analyses of the obtained DNA showed its compatibility with downstream applications. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA profiling from the isolated DNA was optimized to produce scorable and clear amplicons. The presented protocols allow easy and high quality DNA isolation for genetic diversity studies within Arar tree.Français. Les analyses en génétique moléculaire chez le thuya de Berberie [Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Masters] sont souvent limitées par la disponibilité du matériel végétal frais et le temps nécessaire pour l’extraction l’ADN ainsi que par sa qualité. Dans cette étude, deux protocoles d’extraction, à partir des feuilles du thuya, de l’ADN génomique de haute qualité, ont été développés : le Kit Qiagen et le protocole mis au point par Ouenzar et al. (1998) modifiés. La qualité et la quantité de l’ADN sont évaluées par électrophorèse sur gel d’agarose et par la mesure de l’absorbance en UV à (A260/A280) et (A260/A230). Ces deux rapports varient entre 1,7 et 2,0 indiquant la faible fréquence des métabolites contaminants. Le rendement d’ADN varie entre 20 et 40 µg/g du matériel végétal. Le protocole de Ouenzar et collaborateurs donne le meilleur rendement d’ADN mais nécessite plus de temps. Néanmoins, les deux protocoles donnent un ADN de bonne qualité utilisable dans les réactions RAPD-PCR. En outre, la restriction enzymatique et l’analyse PCR de l’ADN obtenu ont montré sa compatibilité avec les applications moléculaires ultérieures. Les paramètres intervenant dans les réactions RAPD ont été optimisés. Les protocoles présentés permettent l’extraction facile de l’ADN de haute qualité nécessaire pour des études de la diversité génétique au sein du thuya.
Étude de la germination et de l’effet du substrat sur la croissance de jeunes semis de I L. Germination study and substrate effect on the growth of young seedlings of Pistacia vera L.
Authors: Benmahioul Benamar , Khelil Bouâmama , Kaïd-Harche Meriem , Daguin Florence 
Published: November 2019

Français. Des études sur la germination et la croissance de jeunes semis de Pistacia vera L ont été conduites au laboratoire et en serre. Elles ont consisté en des tests de germination et, au suivi de la croissance des plantules sur différents substrats. Les résultats obtenus ont révélé que les meilleurs taux de germination ont été enregistrés avec le lot des graines sans téguments. De plus, le semis direct dans le sable a amélioré les résultats mais la vitesse de germination se trouve ralentie. D’un autre coté, un effet marqué de la nature du substrat sur la croissance en hauteur et en diamètre des tiges ainsi que la longueur du système racinaire a été constaté. Les meilleurs résultats ont été enregistrés avec le substrat – sable et le mélange sable/tourbe.English. A study was carried out to determine the germination rate, the average time of germination and latent period of Pistacia vera L. seeds and the effect of tegument on germination. Additionally, the effect of different substrates on growth of young seedlings was also study. The results obtained revealed that the best germination rates were recorded with the seeds without teguments. Moreover, the direct sowing of the seeds in sand improved the germination percentage but the speed of germination was slowed down. Substrate nature seemed to have an effect on the seedlings height and stem diameter as well as the length of the main root. Higher values were obtained with sand-substrate and sand/peat.
Notas corológicas del macrofitobentos de Andalucía (España). IX. New records for the macrophytobenthos of Andalusia (Spain). IX
Authors: Bermejo Ricardo , Pérez-Llorens J. Lucas , Vergara Juan J. , Hernández Ignacio 
Published: November 2019

New records for the macrophytobenthos of Andalusia (Spain). IX Palabras clave. Andalucía, corología. Palabras clave. Andalucía, corología, Palabras clave. Andalucía, corología macroalgas marinas. Key words. Andalusia, geographical distribution. Key words. Andalusia, geographical distribution, Key words. Andalusia, geographical distribution seaweeds.
El género Juncus L. (Juncaceae) en Andalucía (España): datos sobre la distribución regional de sus especies. The genus Juncus L. (Juncaceae) in Andalusia (Spain): data on the regional distribution of its species
Authors: Romero Zarco Carlos 
Published: November 2019

Español. Se estudia la distribución en Andalucía de 29 especies del género Juncus utilizando como unidades corológicas las áreas naturales definidas en las floras regionales. Se desestiman las citas bibliográficas anteriores para la región de J. tingitanus Maire & Weiller. Se propone la nueva combinación J. tenageia var. perpusillus (Fern.-Carv. & F. Navarro) Romero Zarco.English. The distribution of 29 species of the genus Juncus were studied in Andalusia using the natural areas defined in regional floras as chorological units. Previous bibliographic records of J. tingitanus Maire & Weiller were discarded. The new combination J. tenageia var. perpusillus (Fern.-Carv. & F. Navarro) Romero Zarco is proposed.
Priorities Determination of Using Bioresources. Case Study of Heracleum sosnowskyi
Authors: Zihare Lauma , Gusca Julija , Spalvins Kriss , Blumberga Dagnija 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Multicriteria analysis methodology used in the paper allows to evaluate the use of potential bioresources with high added value by prioritizing products from invasive species. The method is applied for the hogweed Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden, which occupies large areas in Latvia and poses great problems in using agricultural land. It is combated purposefully, generating significant amount of biomass waste. The results of TOPSIS multicriteria analysis used with 14 indicators, show that hogweed can be used for production of different pharmaceutical, food, soil fertilizer and chemical materials with a high added value. Pharmaceutical products have the highest potential for production of polysaccharides that can be used in food and pharmaceutical industries.
Editorial
Authors: López Jiménez Nelson Ernesto 
Published: November 2019

La realidad actual se nos presenta como un escenario complejo que convoca diferentes expresiones de la problematica de la educación en todos sus niveles y formas especificas de manifestación, en ese marco, la presente publicación pretende contribuir a la creacón de una masa critica que interpele esa realidad y contribuya a buscar y crear senderos y alternativas que dinamicen su cambio y transformación.
Al entregar el NUMERO 6 de la Revista PACA respondemos con el compromiso adquirido de visibilizar las diferentes acciones, elaboraciones, productos y desarrollos que la comunidad perteneciente al Grupo de lnvestigación PACA reconocido por COLCIENCIAS y, protagonista estelar de la discusión, el debate, el dlalogo y la reflexión critica en los contextos institucionales, regionales, nacionales e internacionales ha elaborado con el propósito de enriquecer el estudio del campo educativo.
Hacia una geneología de la investigación en la facultad de educación de la universidad surcolombiana
Authors: López Jiménez Nelson Ernesto , Pérez Gutiérrez María Fernanda , Forero Oscar Iván 
Published: November 2019

Las funciones misionales de la Universidad Surcolombiana contemplan la docencia, la in­vestigación y proyección social como ejes fundamentales de su que hacer y de su "ethos" institucional. En la historia de vida de la Universidad se ha evidenciado un énfasis significa­tivo en la docencia (acreditación de profesionales) que no se expresa de la misma manera cuando se hace relación a los procesos de lnvestigación y Proyección Social o Extensión.
La Universidad Surcolombiana, cuenta en la actualidad con siete (7) Facultades entre las cuales se destaca la Facultad de Educación como pionera de muchos de los programas, pro­yectos y procesos que le han dado existencia y reconocimiento a la Universidad; tarnbién ha servido de referente de muchos proyectos de investigación que la han convertido en objeto de estudio y la han considerado referente sustantivo cuando de excelencia y calidad se hace mención.
Sensibilizándonos frente a la exclusión infantil
Authors: Celeita Buitrago Laura Estefany , Pérez Gutiérrez María Fernanda 
Published: November 2019

Dado que la primera infancia es un ciclo vital para el desarrollo cognitivo, motor, social y emocional del ser humano, el proyecto "Sensibilizandonos frente a la exclusión infantil "tie­ne el propósito de abordar la problemática que viven las niños de 0 a 10 años de edad, del Asentamiento Brisas del Venado que no reciben una educación formal ni ningún tipo de atención.
Rediseño curricular para la inclusión educativa en los programas de licenciatura de la universidad Antonio Nariño
Authors: Hidalgo Ramírez Alba Luz 
Published: November 2019

No hay duda de que toda investigación está dirigida a solucionar una problemática en común. La inclusión educativa y el perfil de formación docente son los ejes centrales del trabajo de investigación que lleva coma título; "REDISEÑO CURRICULAR PARA LA INCLUSIÓN EDUCA­TIVA EN LOS PROGRAMAS DE LICENCIATURA DE LA UNIVERSIDADAD ANTONIO NARIÑO''.
La presente investigación nace con el deseo de responder a una realidad educativa en el marco de la inclusión escolar, desde el principio de la diversidad en igualdad de oportunida­des para todos. Para tal efecto, se considera pertinente articular estrategias que favorezcan el perfil de formación docente incluyente. Y Más aun teniendo en cuenta que la problemática de inclusión educativa corresponde a políticas mundiales de justicia y equidad social, establecidas por la organización de Naciones Unidas, promulgadas por la UNESCO y ratifica­das por el gobierno colombiano.