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Subsurface structures around the subducting seamount illuminated by local earthquakes at the off-Ibaraki region, southern Japan Trench
Authors: Yoneshima Shinji , Mochizuki Kimihiro , Yamada Tomoaki , Shinohara Masanao 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe off-Ibaraki region is a convergent margin at which a seamount subducts in the southern Japan Trench. At this off-Ibaraki region, an Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) experiment was conducted from before to after the 2011 Tohoku-oki earthquake. In this study area, a source region of the largest aftershock (Mw7.9) of the Tohoku-oki earthquake occurred and many subsequent aftershocks were recorded in the OBSs. An intensive event location was performed around the subducting seamount to reveal the spatiotemporal variation of the seismicity and the regional seismotectonics of this region. By applying a migration-based event location method to an Ocean Bottom Seismic network record of both P- and S-waves, over 20,000 events were determined in the off-Ibaraki region below ~ M4. The seismicity showed clear spatiotemporal patterns enough to identify the seismicity changes and geometry of the seismic interface. At the updip side, the shallow tectonic tremors and earthquakes are shown to be spatially complementary bounded by an updip limit of the seismogenic zone. At the downdip side, a semicircular low-seismicity zone was identified, which is possibly a rupture area of the Mw7.9 event. The event depth profile exhibited a gently sloped planar downdip interface subparallel to the subducting slab. This seismic plane is located about 8 km deeper than the plate interface and appears to be stably active from 2008 to 2011, although this study could not reveal its mechanism. A comparison with the active source seismic survey profiles exhibits that this planar downdip interface is several kilometers deeper than the top of the oceanic crust. After the Mw7.9 event, a high-angle downdip seismic interface was activated above the planar interface. Further, below the planar downdip interface, broadly scattered events occurred with a swarm manner. We successfully illuminated the complicated subsurface structures around the subducting seamount. It is suggested that most of the events occur along or below the plate interface as the top of the oceanic crust which could not be explained by the existing seamount subduction models. Further study in the future is needed to validate the conclusion of this study and then to construct a mechanism for this peculiar seismic interface.
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PRAME immunohistochemistry distinguishes nodal nevi from metastatic melanoma
Authors: da Silveira Hortência Gomes , Junior Hercilio Fronza , de Souza Campos Larissa D’Espirro , Stall Jaqueline , Blasius Rodrigo , Kricheski Camila , Silva Bruna Louise , de França Paulo Henrique Condeixa , de Paula Alves Coelho Karina Munhoz 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background
Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) is a promising immunohistochemical marker for distinguishing benign from malignant melanocytic lesions in lymph node deposits.

Objective
To evaluate PRAME expression in metastatic melanomas and nevi found in the sentinel lymph nodes of patients with primary melanoma.

Methods
Thirty patients, comprising 15 nodal nevi and 15 metastatic melanomas, were immunohistochemically analyzed for PRAME expression. Nuclear expression was scored as 0–25%, > 25–50%, > 50–75% or > 75% in tumor cells. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated considering nuclear expression of PRAME > 75% as positive cases.

Results
Cases previously diagnosed as nodal nevi were uniformly negative for PRAME. Conversely, all cases diagnosed as melanoma showed PRAME expression in more than 50% of the cells. Twelve cases showed expression above 75% of cells and were considered positive for calculations, resulting in sensitivity and specificity rates of 80% and 100%, respectively, with corresponding positive and negative predictive values of 100% and 83%.

Conclusions
A high level of PRAME immunoreactivity was identified in metastatic melanoma, suggesting that PRAME is a useful analytical tool for confirming the diagnosis of melanoma in a melanocytic nodal deposit.
The Formative Years of Atomic Agriculture in Pakistan in a Long-Term Perspective
Authors: Elli Mauro 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article considers atomic agriculture as the nexus between nuclear enthusiasm and the Green Revolution, focusing on the case of Pakistan. The beginning of atomic agriculture in Pakistan cannot be considered in isolation. The biographies of the scientists, the genealogies of the objects, the geographies of the research centers, the institutional relationships, and the continuity of political-economic requirements show that it was part of a broader and more complex historical process. Ideas of agricultural efficiency and productivity constitute the fil rouge linking the colonial past with the postcolonial condition. Using internal documentation of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and other unpublished sources, this article investigates the formative years of atomic agriculture in Pakistan. In so doing, it argues for the relevance of agriculture in a nuclear program centered on fuel cycle engineering; the importance of taking a long-term perspective on the relationships between atomic agriculture and agricultural research in general; and the significance of the concrete implementation of atomic agriculture from the early 1960s to the mid-1970s.
Without Anger and Partiality”
Authors: Hamblin Jacob Darwin 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This article explores atomic agriculture through the lens of political shelter, focusing on examples from the United States, the Soviet Union, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Enthusiasm for atomic energy techniques, especially in the 1950s and early 1960s, was an abnormality in the sense that their perceived value—to society possibly, to governments certainly—overruled conventional arguments. Though later debates about atomic energy often revolved around safety and health effects, most of the early criticisms were more mundane, typically turning on whether they ever would be economically viable. Occasionally the criticism was more severe, as when discussing mutation plant breeding in the Soviet Union. What we find in exploring agricultural techniques in atomic energy, in national contexts as well as at international agencies, is how routinely experts pointed out that these approaches were promising but ultimately inferior. Yet they were pursued anyway, boosted by the priorities of governments and government-funded international agencies. The political and military value of atomic energy sheltered individual scientists, laboratories, and entire research programs from skepticism and outright criticism.
Is Curcumin an Antidote for Civilization Diseases? A Literature Review
Authors: Madej Adrianna , Suława Adrian , Targoński Oskar , Targońska Marta , Furgalska-Kudła Julia , Fedorowicz Sebastian , Basiak Aneta , Ptasiński Aleksander , Niekurzak Rafał , Buczek Agnieszka 
Published: December 2024

Introduction and purpose: Curcumin is the main natural lipophilic polyphenol obtained from Curcuma longa L. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, anti-obesity, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering effects have attracted scientists' attention. Due to its diverse pharmacological properties, curcumin might be a beneficial and promising nutraceutical food dealing with civilization diseases. NCDs (non-communicable diseases) such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus are significant health issues affecting global society.
Aim of the study: The purpose of this review is to present a thorough analysis of the impact of supplementation curcumin on the prevention, course, and complications of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus.
Material and methods: An analysis of papers available in PubMed and Google Scholar was performed using the following keywords: curcumin, curcumin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, curcumin and chronic diseases, curcumin and obesity, curcumin and Cardiovascular diseases, curcumin and lipid, curcumin and glucose.
Conclusion: As studies have shown, curcumin might be a promising nutraceutical food in treating obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Further research should be conducted to assess the impact of curcumin better and to establish the appropriate dose, formulation, and duration of the therapy.
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy effects mediated by methylene blue in surfactant medium as an adjuvant treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis and presence of fistula–Protocol for randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial
Authors: Wince Carolina , Kassa Claudio T. , Insper Joaquin , Amzallag Daniela , Consonlandich Wilhem , Tortamano Ana Carolina A. C. , Magalhães Fabiana Divino , Lestido Valentina , Pavani Christiane , Prates Renato A. 
Published: December 2024

Objective
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to conventional endodontic treatment in patients with apical periodontitis and fistulas. In this study, a fistula is characterized as a pathological conduit originating from the infected region at the root apex of the tooth, traversing the oral mucosa, and extending to the external surface of the gingiva. This pathological condition frequently complicates the management of endodontic infections, thereby necessitating the evaluation of supplementary therapeutic interventions. The standard treatment for endodontic infections involves thorough disinfection of the root canal system to remove microbial contamination from the canal and surrounding tissues. To potentially augment the efficacy of conventional treatment, aPDT is proposed as a supplementary, non-invasive technique. This innovative technique uses a photosensitizer, which is a light-sensitive dye, in combination with a light source to produce reactive oxygen species. Reactive oxygen species can effectively target and eliminate bacteria in the root canal system, potentially enhancing treatment outcomes.

Methods
The study will involve 140 teeth with apical periodontitis and fistulas. The teeth will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. Group I will receive only the conventional endodontic treatment, which includes root canal cleaning, shaping, and obturation. Group II will undergo the same conventional endodontic treatment, but with an additional step of aPDT. The aPDT procedure involves applying a photosensitizer to the root canal and irradiating it with light to produce reactive oxygen species. Each group will consist of 70 teeth to ensure adequate statistical power. The primary outcome is fistula resolution, assessed clinically at 15 and 30 days post-treatment. The secondary outcome is the comparison of apical radiolucency from periapical radiographs to evaluate healing and reduction of periapical pathology.

Conclusions
The study aims to determine if adding aPDT significantly improves the management of apical periodontitis and overall success rates of endodontic treatment. The results will provide insights into the effectiveness of aPDT as an adjunctive treatment and its potential benefits in clinical practice.
Soil test based nourishment to enhance yield attributes, nutrient-uptake, pigment and economics of beetroot grown in western ghats of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Arulmani R , Sellamuthu KM , Maragatham S , Senthil A , Thamaraiselvi SP , Malathi P , Sridevi G 
Published: December 2024

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is a widely cultivated root vegetable globally known for its significant health benefits. This study was conducted on a farmer’s field in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, using the Improved Crystal Hybrid beetroot variety, to evaluate the effects of varying dosages of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and integrated nutrient management systems on yield attributes, nutrient uptake, pigment content, and cost-effectiveness. The experimental trials were carried out in Kadanad Village during the winter of 2024 and in Emerald Village during the summer of 2024. The treatments included untreated nutrient controls, a general fertilizer recommended dose (GFRD), GFRD combined with Farm Yard Manure (FYM), Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) inorganic-based nutrient doses targeting yields of 350, 400, and 450 q ha-1, STCR integrated-based nutrient doses with the same yield targets, and the farmer’s standard fertilizer application. The findings showed that the treatment with 1.80 N + 2.33 P2O5 + 1.16 K2O q ha-1 combined with FYM @125 q ha-1 (T3) achieved the largest root diameter (8.76 cm), root perimeter (28.67 cm), total root length (20.40 cm), edible root length (8.1 cm), root fresh weight (264.51g per plant), root dry weight (23.53g per plant), root yield (442.10 q ha-1), nutrient uptake of N (181.65 kg ha-1), P (35.26 kg ha-1), K (195.98 kg ha-1), and pigment content (total betalain 138.02 mg 100g-1 FW, betacyanins 93.34 mg 100g-1 FW, betaxanthins 44.68 mg 100g-1 FW). This treatment also achieved the highest gross revenue (1,326,300Rs.), net income (1,100,300Rs.), and benefit-cost ratio (4.87:1).
Dissecting the tolerance to combined drought and high temperature stress in foxtail millet (Setaria italica ) using gas exchange response and plant water status
Authors: Gowsiga S , Vijayalakshmi D , Santhosh GP , Srividhya S , Sivakumar R , Iyanar K , Kokiladevi E , Sivakumar U 
Published: December 2024

Foxtail millet is an early maturing crop and has high water use efficiency, suitable for arid and semi-arid regions. Climate models predicted that the average rise in global temperature will be 1.5 ? in the next two decades. There will be an altered rainfall pattern along with a high occurrence of heat waves in foxtail millet growing regions. Therefore, understanding the response of foxtail millet to combined drought and high-temperature stress is the need of the hour. Twenty-four foxtail millet genotypes were sourced from the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), Hyderabad and Centre of Excellence, Athiyandhal. The experiment was carried out in rain-out shelter in the Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) by adapting an augmented design. All the checks alone had two replications. The plants were subjected to combined drought and high-temperature stress from peak vegetative to mid grain filling stage. Physiological and yield traits were evaluated under combined drought and high-temperature stress. The results revealed that Athiyandhal genotype ISe- 15 had better tolerance to combined drought and high-temperature stress than the other genotypes taken for the study. This genotype performed well for physiological traits such as chlorophyll index (45.76), relative water content (RWC) (69.51%) stomatal conductance (0.35 mol m-2s-1), and transpiration rate (3.19 mmol m-2s-1). Better physiological performance resulted in higher 1000 seed weight and grain yield in the tolerant genotype ISe- 15.
Entomotoxic activity of Eragrostis plana Nees extract on the central and peripheral nervous systems of cockroaches Nauphoeta cinerea Olivier
Authors: Dorneles Pedroso Lana , Vieira Aguiar Angélica , Trindade Borges Bruna , Lemos Costa Alice , Vestena Silvane 
Published: December 2024

Eragrostis plana Nees is a C4 perennial plant that exhibits toxic inhibitory action on other plants and has demonstrated an entomotoxic potential, although poorly elucidated, in cockroaches of the species Nauphoeta cinerea. The objective of the study was to evaluate the mechanisms involved in the entomotoxic activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of E. plana on the nervous system of N. cinerea. Aerial parts of E. plana were crushed to obtain the hydroalcoholic extract (EHEP). The concentrations (0.5; 2.5; 5.0; 12.5; 25.0; 50.0 100.0 μg g-1 per animal) were prepared and saline solution was used for the control treatment. The effect of EHEP on the behavioral (self-hygiene), electrophysiological and biochemical patterns of N. cinera was tested. Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test when considered significant at p < 0.05. An increase in leg grooming activity was observed when the animals were treated with EHEP. The quercetin compound observed in the phytochemical profile of E. plana was shown to modulate the leg and antennae grooming activity of N. Cinera. EHEP also significantly altered locomotion and inhibited the activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Thus, this study corroborates our previous studies on the entomotoxic potential of E. plana and suggests a possible biotechnological potential for the species as a bioinsecticide, due to its modulations on the main signaling pathways of invertebrates.
Marcas de lujo: Modelo de ecuaciones estructurales estudio de la relación entre la personalidad de marca, el sentido de pertenencia de grupo y el comportamiento de compra conspicua
Authors: Soto- Ramírez Francisco Carlos , Pérez- Cruz Omar Alejandro , Santarriaga Pineda Maria de los Dolores , Mercado-Gónzalez Julieta 
Published: December 2024

El mercado de venta de marcas de lujo en México ha tenido un crecimiento significativo y constante; como consecuencia, el estudio de las motivaciones y factores que inciden en la adquisición de productos de marcas de lujo ha tenido interés en la investigación académica. El objetivo del presente estudio es aportar evidencia empírica de la relación entre la motivación de comportamiento conspicuo, el sentido de pertenencia y la personalidad de marca en jóvenes estudiantes universitarios y egresados que compran marcas de lujo. El método utilizado fue un análisis mixto: en el estudio cualitativo se aplicaron 40 entrevistas a profundidad, mientras que en el estudio cuantitativo y correlacional del instrumento propuesto se utilizó AMOS 26 para el análisis, dicho instrumento fue aplicado a una muestra de 358 universitarios y egresados. Los resultados sugieren una relación positiva entre la personalidad de marca y el sentido de pertenencia, lo que deriva en comportamiento conspicuo de compra.
Quality Review of Single-Case Studies Concerning Employment Skill Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Boles Margot B. , Ganz Jennifer B. , Burke Shanna Hagan- , Gregori Emily V. , Neely Leslie C. , Mason Rose A. , Zhang Dalun , Willson Victor L. 
Published: December 2024

This review analyzed the quality of 39 single-case studies and 83 individual experiments focused on teaching employment skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Experiments were assessed and included in further analyses based on the basic design standards and evidence standards (KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013). Study elements were also rated according to descriptive quality indicators indicating the level of study design, procedure replication, maintenance and generalization of skills, and procedural fidelity. Video modeling, audio cueing, visual, and prompting interventions were primarily implemented in a majority of the 38 studies and 75 experiments that passed the design and evidence standards. These interventions were then assessed according to the 5-3-20 evidence-based standard (HORNER et al., 2005; KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013). According to overall analyses, quality video modeling interventions were considered as the only evidence-based intervention according to the 5-3-20 indicators (HORNER et al., 2005, KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013). This review analyzed the quality of 39 single-case studies and 83 individual experiments focused on teaching employment skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Experiments were assessed and included in further analyses based on the basic design standards and evidence standards (KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013). Study elements were also rated according to descriptive quality indicators indicating the level of study design, procedure replication, maintenance and generalization of skills, and procedural fidelity. Video modeling, audio cueing, visual, and prompting interventions were primarily implemented in a majority of the 38 studies and 75 experiments that passed the design and evidence standards. These interventions were then assessed according to the 5-3-20 evidence-based standard (HORNER et al., 2005; KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013). According to overall analyses, quality video modeling interventions were considered as the only evidence-based intervention according to the 5-3-20 indicators (HORNER et al., 2005, KRATOCHWILL et al., 2010, 2013).
Upward communication as a vehicle for enhancing effective communication at South African petroleum retail service stations
Authors: Mkhize Simangele , Mutambara Emmanuel 
Published: December 2024

The study evaluates the role that upward communication plays in enhancing effective communication. It is however vital for petroleum retail service stations, and the petroleum industry as a whole to prevent the occurrence of accidents and to ensure safety. Upward communication in an organisation underline the significance of employee feedback in improving organisational performance and shaping decision-making. It promotes a culture of transparency and trust, encouraging employees to share suggestions, ideas, and concerns with management. The study is conducted in the petroleum sector and focuses on the selected petroleum retail service stations in South Africa. The study adopted a quantitative approach to address the objectives and prove the hypothesis. The data was collected from 740 retail service station employees in South Africa. The data collection method that was utilised for the study was closed-ended questionnaires that were personally administered. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 25) and includes both inferential and descriptive statistics. The result of the study proves that there is a relationship between upward communication and effective communication in the South African petroleum sector. The manner in which top-level employees communicate impacts on how effective communication is in sites. The conclusion drawn from the study have shown that upward communication have a positive and significant association with effective communication. The study recommends that there should be various options for communication media, also accommodating technological advances. The study also recommends the creation of an open communication environment where barriers to communication are minimised. This be in need of accessible feedback, manager training, clear communication in the daily operation to promote continuous improvement, transparency, and trust.