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Enhanced removal of toxic Disperse Blue 35 dye through cloud point extraction: influence of parameters and solvent regeneration
Authors: Benkhedja Houaria , Ghouas Halima , Benderrag Abedelkader , Haddou Boumediene 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The release of the dye Disperse Blue 35 (DB35) into water has serious environmental and health consequences, due to its toxicity and resistance to degradation. This paper investigates the effectiveness of cloud point extraction (CPE) to remove this industrial dye from aqueous solution by Lutensol AO7 and Triton X-114, two environmentally friendly nonionic surfactants. First, the partial phase diagrams of the water–surfactant binary systems are constructed. Then, the effects of pollutants, sodium sulfate and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide on the cloud point temperature (T
c) are determined. The experimental results are expressed by four responses: Extraction efficiency (E), residual concentrations of solute and surfactant in the dilute phase (X
s,w and X
t,w, respectively) and the volume fraction of coacervate (Ф
c). An empirical smoothing method was applied. For each parameter, the results obtained were modeled using the response surface methodology (RSM) and represented on three-dimensional diagrams. The results show that the efficiency of dye extraction with Lutensol AO7 and Triton X-114 at a concentration of 6 wt% is about 95 % and 82 %, respectively. The influence of salt and ionic surfactant on the effectiveness of CPE for the removal of DB 35 dye was determined. The regeneration of surfactant was only achieved by pH adjustment.
African Environmental Ethics and Its Ontological Foundations
Authors: Dübgen Franziska 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The article carves out a tripartite ontology and related cosmological views, prevalent in many African philosophical accounts, and shows their significance for environmental ethics. It presents distinct cultural practices towards non-human animals and the environment such as totemism, taboos, and the sacralization of natural sites. In a next step, the author identifies specific moral principles that can be derived from this complex ontology and its related cultural practices, such as sufficiency, care, and sharing. This approach in environmental ethics can be situated as constituting a ‘plural holism’. Finally, the article contrasts this plural holism with neoliberal and neo-colonial practices prevalent in the contemporary world and calls for a consideration of these ethical values to guide the necessary transformation of our societies.
Japanese Gardens: Time of Letting – Time of Growth
Authors: Obert Mathias 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
From a transcultural stance the contribution explores an access to the problem of nature and time which relies on our embodied experience of our environment. By means of a phenomenological investigation into distinctive features of Japanese gardens, such as rocks and trees, the specific temporalities incorporated in these elements become elucidated. The intention is to invalidate the Eurocentric opposition of nature and culture, as the “natural” environment grows together with “cultural” activities, and cannot be separated from human engagement, in the case of Japanese gardening. There “nature” cannot become objectified or conceptually determined. It can only be disclosed by our bodily getting involved in an environment, encompassing a peculiar way of “becoming time”. This mode of temporalization exhibits significant similarities with Martin Heidegger’s Gelassenheit. Therefore, time and nature in a Japanese garden both request and set forth, a specific existential attitude towards our life environment.
Neurons of Macaque Frontal Eye Field Signal Reward-Related Surprise
Authors: Shteyn Michael R. , Olson Carl R. 
Published: August 2024

The frontal eye field (FEF) plays a well-established role in the control of visual attention. The strength of an FEF neuron's response to a visual stimulus presented in its receptive field is enhanced if the stimulus captures spatial attention by virtue of its salience. A stimulus can be rendered salient by cognitive factors as well as by physical attributes. These include surprise. The aim of the present experiment was to determine whether surprise-induced salience would result in enhanced visual response strength in the FEF. Toward this end, we monitored neuronal activity in two male monkeys while presenting first a visual cue predicting with high probability that the reward delivered at the end of the trial would be good or bad (large or small) and then a visual cue announcing the size of the impending reward with certainty. The second cue usually confirmed but occasionally violated the expectation set up by the first cue. Neurons responded more strongly to the second cue when it violated than when it confirmed expectation. The increase in firing rate was accompanied by a decrease in spike-count correlation as expected from capture of attention. Although both good surprise and bad surprise induced enhanced firing, the effects appeared to arise from distinct mechanisms as indicated by the fact that the bad-surprise signal appeared at a longer latency than the good-surprise signal, and by the fact that the strength of the two signals varied independently across neurons.Significance StatementNeurons in the macaque frontal eye field (FEF) respond strongly to cues predicting rewards. Their firing might be related to the representation of value or to the capture of attention. We set out to resolve this issue by monitoring neuronal responses to cues conveying surprising information about upcoming rewards. We find that surprising cues elicit enhanced responses regardless of whether the surprise is good (more reward than expected) or bad (less reward than expected). These findings, which constitute the first evidence for surprise-driven activity in the FEF, are most harmonious with an interpretation based on capture of attention.
Prospects for the use of growth regulators in vegetative propagation technology of La-vandula angustifolia
Authors: Kobets O. , Derevianko N. , Zavhorodnii M. , Berezovska M. 
Published: August 2024

Lavenders include some 28 species of evergreen aromatic shrubs and subshrubs belonging to the mint family, the Lamiaceae. They occur mainly around the Mediterranean and their flowers range from pink to purple and white. It is known that Lavandula angustifolia Mill. is an unpretentious decorative and essential oil crop that is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Therefore, the planting material of this crop is in great demand in Ukraine. Cultivated varieties of lavender are very different for vegetative reproduction. A promising path is the testing for new effective and environmentally friendly rooting stimulants. The experiments were conducted in the Horticulture Laboratory of the Khortytsiа National Academy. The study tested the influence of aqueous solutions of a complex of amino acids, polypeptides, amino sugars, hexuronic acids, and microelements called “Bioglobin”, a complex of inorganic compounds containing (nitrogen – 4.7%, phosphorus – 3.4%, potassium – 4.6%, iron – 1.6%, zinc – 1.6%) and organic compounds (alginate acid, betaine, polysaccharides, vitamin complex of groups B, C, D) called “Ferti Root”, a complex of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids (C14–C28), polysaccharides, 15 amino acids, analogs of cytokinin and auxin nature phytohormones called “Emistim S”, a complex of 2.6-dimethylpyridine-1-oxide with α-phenylacetic acid called “Charkor”, disodium salt of 2-(quinolin-4-ylthio) succinic acid on the rooting and development of varieties "Stepova", "Vdala", "Sineva" one-year woodcuttings. The indicators were evaluated in comparison with the control without processing the cuttings before planting, and with the use of (4-(indol-3-yl) butyric acid) called “Kornevin”. Mother plants are 2–3 years old. The experiment was repeated three times, 30 cuttings each. Woodсuttings were planted in open-door ground at early October. In May, the number of rooted cuttings, as well as the number and length of roots was counted. It was found that two preparations had the maximum positive effect on the cuttings rooting: disodium salt of 2-(quinolin-4-ylthio) succinic acid at a concentration of 5 mg/L and “Ferti Root”. Consequently, the rooting percentage increased by 18–20% in all researched varieties compared to the control. The length and number of new formed roots in these experimental versions exceeded the control indicators by 1.5–2.0 times. Other researched preparations did not show a positive effect on the rooting cuttings indicators.
Pathomorphological changes in the large intestine subject to chronic trichuriasis
Authors: Serdioucov J. K. , Mykhailiutenko E. V. , Kruchynenko O. V. , Mykhailiutenko S. M. , Klymenko O. S. 
Published: August 2024

Trichuris spp. are endoparasites identified in many neotropical rodents. The study was conducted on nutrias (Myocastor coypus Molina, 1782) – semi-aquatic rodents of the family Echimyidae Gray, 1825, held at individual private farms in Poltava Oblast. This study gives us understanding of the species Trichuris myocastoris (Enigk, 1933), diagnosed in the gastrointestinal canal of nutrias. Thus, the objective of the study was to describe pathomorphological changes occurring in the large intestine of nutrias suffering trichuriasis. During the dissection, by macroscopically examining the cavity of large intestine, we detected small white spindle-shaped helminths. Trichuris myocastoris was found to have specific morphological features. Nematodes had a long thread-like front part and thickened, shorter, posterior part. The cuticle was finely striped transversally. In the lumen of large intestine of the nutrias, the average numbers T. myocastoris (n = 15) were found to be 36.7 ± 2.1 in males and 47.7 ± 2.5 in females in summer; and 11.1 ± 1.3 and 16.5 ± 1.2 in winter, respectively. For the histological studies, we chose fragments of the wall of large intestine. Microscopically, in the intestinal lumen, there were recorded transversal or diagonal sections of bodies of the pathogens. The nematodes’ cuticle was stained basophically, and their internal organs eosinophilically. The superficial epithelium of the intestine was ruined in places, and some epitheloicytes were in the intestinal lumen. The intestinal glands were enlarged, filled with mucous content, mostly stained blue-violet, especially in the superficial sections of the glands, i.e. basophilous color. The lamina propria of the mucous membrane, especially between the intestinal glands, was notably infiltrated by lymphoid cells, and individual lymphoid cells were also found in the lumen of intestinal glands and even in the organ’s lumen. Single lymphoid cells also were present in the layer of the mucous membrane. Under large increases, we saw signs of mucous hypersecretion in the goblet cells of the intestinal glands in the form of concentrations of poorly stained mucus granules in cytoplasm. Some goblet cells were ruined, desquamated, and their remains were in the lumens of glands together with mucus. The provided data suggest the relevance of Trichuris invasion as an etiological factor in the emergence of chronic lymphohistiocytic colitis.
Biochemical state of brain-liver axis of rats under restraint-induced stress and 2-oxoglutarate impact
Authors: Dyomshyna O. , Dovban O. , Ushakova G. 
Published: August 2024

Environmental factors play a significant role in affecting the overall health of organisms, with stress being a notable contributor. The process of urbanization and globalization in modern society introduces additional stressors, exacerbating population health issues. Consequently, there is a need for thorough examination, analysis, and exploration of strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of stress. 2-Oxoglutarate, an essential intracellular metabolite and mediator with metabolite trophic properties, emerges as a promising candidate for intervention. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the combined impact of restraint-induced stress and 2-oxoglutarate on the oxidative-reducing balance, antioxidant system effectiveness, and the functional status of the liver and brain in rats. Restraint-induced stress was found to elevate oxidative stress levels, as evidenced by increased concentrations of malonic dialdehyde and oxidative-modified proteins, particularly in the brain. Additionally, signs of lactic acidosis were observed in the liver, indicating physiological changes in response to stress. Furthermore, restraint-induced stress significantly altered bioenergy components, with decreased superoxide dismutase activity and increased cytochrome C concentration, potentially indicating mitochondrial dysfunction and increased membrane permeability. The incorporation of a 2% solution of 2-oxoglutarate into the diet demonstrated a reduction in malonic dialdehyde and carbonylated protein formation, leading to more effective restoration of oxidative-reducing balance in the brain compared to the liver. Additionally, normalization of the lactate/pyruvate concentration ratio and decreased lactate dehydrogenase activity, alongside elevated alanine aminotransferase levels, suggested a decrease in oxidative stress in the liver. Moreover, exogenous 2-oxoglutarate exhibited a positive effect on superoxide dismutase activity and cytochrome C concentration, indicating a reduction in oxidative tension in the liver and progressive mitochondrial function recovery. Based on these findings, exogenous 2-oxoglutarate emerges as a promising metabolitotrope and adaptogen for managing oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function.
Presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and carbapenem resistance in ready-to-eat stuffed mussels in Istanbul
Authors: Suleymanoglu A.A. , Ozkan S. , Aydin A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractFoodborne pathogens' transmission is essential in the spread of antibiotic resistance, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli especially threatens public health. E. coli plays an essential role in the resistance to commonly used beta-lactam group antibiotics. Ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed mussels are among many restaurants and street vendors, presenting potential health risks of food hygiene origin. 200 RTE stuffed mussels were collected from the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and analysed for the presence of E. coli. As a result of PCR analysis, E. coli was detected in 7 (3.5%) samples. An antibiotic susceptibility test was performed using the disc diffusion method to determine ESBL and carbapenem resistance. All isolates were resistant to ampicillin. The double-disk synergy test was performed as an ESBL phenotypic confirmation test, and no phenotypically ESBL-producing E. coli were detected. The blaTEM gene was detected in one isolate (14.2%) by mPCR, but blaCTX-M, blaSHV, and blaOXA genes were not observed. Meropenem and imipenem were used with the disk diffusion method for carbapenem resistance study, and no resistant isolate was found. Carbapenem resistance genes were investigated by monoplex PCR, and blaNDM-1, blaOXA-48, blaVIM, and blaIMP resistance genes were not detected. This is the first report on ESBL-producing E. coli in RTE stuffed mussels in Türkiye, which draws attention to a public health risk.
Relação entre perfis de burnout, sentido de vida e autocompaixão em docentes
Authors: Santos de Almeida Emile , David Andrade Santos Karine , Pereira da Silva Joilson 
Published: August 2024

O contexto da Educação Básica é repleto de adversidades e pode colocar o docente em um estado adoecido, sem um sentido existencial e sem compassividade consigo próprio. O objetivo do presente artigo é investigar o poder de predição do sentido de vida e autocompaixão, em cada perfil da síndrome de Burnout. Os participantes foram 184 professores da rede estadual de Sergipe. O estudo é de cunho tranversal e quantitativo, por meio da aplicação dos seguintes instrumentos: Questionário Sociodemográfico, Escala de Autocompaixão, Questionário de Sentido de Vida e Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire. O JASP (Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program), versão 0.17.1, foi utilizado, adotando o método bootstrapping, para as análises descritivas e regressões lineares múltiplas conduzidas. Os resultados apontaram que existe um poder explicativo da autocompaixão, com baixo tamanho de efeito, sobre todos os subtipos de burnout. A presença de sentido de vida mostrou-se significativamente negativa no desgastado; por outro lado, a busca de sentido apresentou-se significativamente positiva no subdesafiado. Conclui-se, então, que a presença da autocompaixão e sentido de vida preveem, com pouca relevância, a ausência de burnout em docentes. No entanto, estudos longitudinais, populacionais e experimentais são necessários para determinar com solidez a relação direcional entre outros fatores.
Determinants of business sustainability of women entrepreneurs
Authors: Adam Amizahanum , Abdullah Wan Razazila Wan , Maruhun Enny Nurdin Sutan , Anwar Irda Syahira Khair , Salin Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh 
Published: August 2024

The issue of women in business or women in entrepreneurship has attracted much attention from researchers and practitioners in recent years, particularly in developing countries. This is due to the ability of women entrepreneurs to make a significant contribution to economic growth, country development, and escaping poverty. However, what determines their critical success factors as women entrepreneur is still under research. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of business sustainability specifically among women entrepreneurs. This study is original as it focuses on the business performance of women entrepreneurs during the pandemic crisis. This research used a market survey among women entrepreneurs as its research design and data collection. Seven constructs, comprised of six independent variables and one dependent variable, were used in the study. The independent variables are competency, marketing capability, financing resources, technology usage, motivation, and family support, while the dependent variable is business sustainability. This study used Resource-based View Theory (RBV) as its foundation for the research framework. This study finds that only family support influences business sustainability, while the other construct does not provide any conclusive evidence. This empirical study suggests that more support and training need to be provided by government agencies to ensure the survivability of women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.
Orthopaedic Injury Patterns in Intimate Partner Violence: Defensive Wounds and Fracture Patterns
Authors: Willson Roan , Roddy Erika , Martinson Holly , Skelton Caitlin Farrell , Taitsman Lisa 
Published: August 2024

Background:
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a prevalent issue in the United States, despite universal screening measures for women of reproductive age. Orthopaedic surgeons have a unique opportunity to intervene in cases of IPV as musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, are the second most common type of injury seen in IPV patients. This systematic literature review aims to identify patterns in musculoskeletal injuries caused by IPV to increase identification of patients afflicted by IPV.

Methods:
A comprehensive search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science yielded 316 articles. Included were cohort studies and literature reviews of patients with an IPV-associated orthopaedic injury. Excluded were case studies, perspective articles, material predating 2003, and studies with pediatric or elderly populations. Sixteen articles met criteria.

Results:
Data supported historical findings that musculoskeletal injury is the second most common injury in patients with IPV, with upper extremity fractures prevailing. Minimally displaced phalanges fractures were most common (9.9%-64%), and isolated ulnar fractures had significant relative risk of IPV association (8.5-12.8). Patients with multiple fractures of varying chronicity were more likely to be victims of IPV (sensitivity 25.2%, specificity 99.2%, positive predictive value 96.2%), and these chronic fractures matched patterns of acute injury caused by IPV. New findings in male victims included a higher proportion of lower extremity and pelvic fractures seen in male cohorts.

Conclusion:
This study synthesizes evidence of IPV-related orthopaedic injuries, offering objective criteria for identifying victims. Despite limitations in fracture descriptions, the findings aid various physicians in recognizing IPV victims. Considering ongoing IPV prevalence and screening challenges, further research on injury patterns is recommended.

Level of Evidence:

Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
From Cement to Bismuth: Perfecting the Perforation Wash Technique
Authors: Kuyken C. , Carragher P. , Spurr J. , Alves B. , Talapatra Didhiti , Ezani F. S. , Kumar A. , Razak M. , Hamid A. , Lau Chee hen 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This SPE contribution provides a comprehensive explanation of the optimization of well performance through an innovative approach, refining the conventional Perforating, Wash, and Cement Technique by introducing an alternative metal-to-metal seal with a Bismuth Alloy plug. This pioneering method offers a transformative approach towards future Plug and Abandonment strategies.
The selection of the Bismuth alloy plug, rather than opting for a conventional plug barrier, stemmed from a meticulous evaluation of the specific project requirements and challenges while emphasizing the unique advantages and capabilities offered by this alternative approach. Bismuth alloy plug effectively addresses the complex and dynamic needs of the operation as well as serves as an innovative solution to sealing off the gas leaks from one of the offshore platforms in the Southeast Asia region.
The implementation of the Bismuth alloy plug has demonstrated a paradigm shift in the P&A process and integrity of the well barrier system. Not only that, it has also heralded a significant transformation by reducing the required P&A plug length.
Not only were operations expedited, but a substantial reduction in operational complexities was achieved. This transformative approach effectively addressed challenges and intricacies traditionally associated with conventional methods, streamlining the process while upholding the highest standards of safety and performance.