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“Eene schoone engelsche troupe”: William Durham and His Company of Travelling Performers in Ghent (1713) and Germany (1724–1728)
Authors: Vander Motten J. P. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Relying on information contained in Prosper Claeys’ Histoire du théâtre à Gand (1892) and in notes bynineteenth-century German theatre historians, the present essay seeks to partially reconstruct the repertory of William Durham, the (largely forgotten) manager of a troupe of wandering actors, who performed at Ghent in 1713 and in various German cities between 1724 or 1725 and 1728. No particulars are available about his performances at Ghent, which appear to have been a combination of acting and rope-dancing. Contemporary play-bills, on the other hand, reveal the diverse nature of three pieces which Durham produced in German-speaking areas: (1) Das durchlauchtigste Müllermädchen, possibly an adaptation of aseventeenth-century English comedy by John Fletcher and William Rowley; (2) Genovefa, a play about the legendary eponymous character, whose story had been widely circulated in Europe; and (3) Der transmetamorphosirte Arlequin, a Harlequin-Faustus Hauptaktion, which may have taken its cue from a spate of popular harlequinades on the contemporary London stage. Although the scanty available evidence does not allow of any firm conclusions about his international standing, Durham may have been the exponent of a ‘transnational’ or ‘transcultural’ theatre bridging the gap between various dramatic traditions.
Investigating the influence of temperature on salt solubility in water: a STEM approach with pre-university chemistry students
Authors: Araújo José L. , Morais Carla 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In a society heavily influenced by technological advancements, developing scientific and technological literacy among young people is essential. Along these lines, this research describes a STEM activity developed to promote the teaching of chemistry content related to the solubility of potassium nitrate in water. It also facilitated the mastery of technological skills such as programming Arduino microcontrollers and using Microsoft Excel as tools for automatic data acquisition and analysis. Eighty pre-university Chemistry students participated in this research. This pedagogical approach was divided into three main stages: (1) preliminary research on components used in the experimental apparatus; (2) introduction to the assembly of electrical circuits and Arduino programming; (3) experimental investigation of the dependence of potassium nitrate solubility on temperature. The activity allowed the students to successfully achieve the proposed chemistry learning objectives while mobilizing other scientific and technological knowledge and skills. Despite the students’ limited prior knowledge of programming and electronics, as well as their limited proficiency in data analysis software, the integration of programming in the Chemistry class proved to be a differentiating factor with a highly positive impact, particularly in terms of motivation and interest among most students.
New q-analogues of Van Hamme’s (F.2) supercongruence and of some related supercongruences
Authors: Hu Qiuxia 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In terms of a very-well-poised 6
ϕ
5 summation formula, the creative microscoping method recently introduced by Guo and Zudilin, and the Chinese remainder theorem for coprime polynomials, we establish four new q-supercongruences for truncated basic hypergeometric series. One of these results is a new q-analogue of the (F.2) supercongruence of Van Hamme.
Kneser-type oscillation theorems for second-order functional differential equations with unbounded neutral coefficients
Authors: Jadlovská Irena , Chatzarakis George E. , Tunç Ercan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we initiate the study of asymptotic and oscillatory properties of solutions to second-order functional differential equations with noncanonical operators and unbounded neutral coefficients, using a recent method of iteratively improved monotonicity properties of nonoscillatory solutions. Our results rely on ideas that essentially improve standard techniques for the investigation of differential equations with unbounded neutral terms with delay or advanced argument. The core of the method is presented in a form that suggests further generalizations for higher-order differential equations with unbounded neutral coefficients.
Influence of ideals in compactifications
Authors: Singha Manoranjan , Roy Sima 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
One point compactification is studied in the light of ideal of subsets of ℕ. 𝓘-proper map is introduced and showed that a continuous map can be extended continuously to the one point 𝓘-compactification if and only if the map is 𝓘-proper. Nowhere tallness, introduced by P. Matet and J. Pawlikowski in [J. Symb. Log. 63(3) (1998), 1040–1054], plays an important role in this article to study various properties of 𝓘-proper maps. It is seen that one point 𝓘-compactification of a topological space may fail to be Hausdorff even if the underlying topological space is Hausdorff but a class {𝓘} of ideals has been identified for which one point 𝓘-compactification coincides with the one point compactification if the underlying topological space is metrizable. Let’s speak our minds that the results in this article will look elegant if one looks at it from a topological angle.
Attitudes toward ethnic minorities among Thai students in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Authors: Chaosan Lanham Vijittra , Nagy-Tószegi Cecília 
Published: July 2024

The increase of cultural diversity in Chiang Mai society has generated the need for introducing intercultural education in the educational system. It is crucial to prepare the young generation to interact with those perceived as “different.” The aim of the current study is to examine the majority attitude of Gen Z school students toward ethnic minority groups in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The study was based on an online survey with 14- to 19-year-old adolescents from the members of the majority group (Khon Muang). Data was collected from 265 students across two schools, a multicultural school (MS) and a predominantly Thai school (PTS). The study gathered demographic information, attitudes toward minorities, and intergroup contact experiences. Our results show generally positive attitudes toward ethnic minorities among the participants, with a significant proportion supporting social inclusion. However, students from the predominantly Thai school (PTS) demonstrated statistically significant, more negative attitudes regarding realistic threat, compared to the students from the multicultural school (MS). Gender differences in attitudes were contrast to our expectation, showing that the acceptance of intergroup marriage was positively higher in male groups. The study showed an expected association between the number of outgroup friendships and more positive outgroup attitudes. Lastly, factors such as gender and maternal education were explored by regression analysis on the perceptions of realistic threat, but these did not significantly predict attitudes toward ethnic minorities among Thai students. The findings point to the importance of supporting cultural diversity in schools and promoting multicultural education in the classroom.
Performances of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms on soil chemical properties under different soil characteristics: a meta-analysis
Authors: Bachtiar Taufiq , Syahputra Akhmad Rasyid , Citraresmini Ania , Nurjayati Ratih , Hidawati Hidawati , Rachmawati Veny , Mulyono Asep 
Published: July 2024

The addition of phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms (PSM) as biofertilizers can improve the quality of soil properties. A meta-analysis study was conducted to analyze the effect of PSM on soil properties. This meta-analysis has analyzed 20 research articles published between 1990 and 2023, which have reported the influence of PSM on soil properties. The value of effect size (ES) Hedges'd of available-P is 3.047 (p<0.001), ES of available K is 2.102 (p<0.001), ES of soil nitrogen (N) is 1.706 (p<0.001), ES of pH is -2.738 (p<0.001), ES of soil organic carbon (SOC) is 1.087 (p=0.004), ES of N-NH4 is 0.636 (p= 0.013), ES of N-NO3 is 2.643 (p< 0.001), ES of phosphatase is 5.001 (p< 0.001), ES of alkaline phosphatase is 22.956 (p<0.001), and ES of acid phosphatase is 23.104 (p<0.001). The results showed that in terms of phosphate solubility, PSM is more effective on alkaline soils with high SOC content, very high P availability, and a sandy loam texture. PSM is more effective for K solubility on acidic soils, with very high SOC content, high P availability, and a loamy texture. PSM is effective in increasing soil N with acid soil characteristics, low SOC content, moderate available P content, and clay texture. According to this study, the Penicillium fungus ranks second in the fungal group in terms of phosphate solubilization capacity after the genus Azotobacter. The genus Peronospora showed the greatest potential in increasing soil N. In contrast, Burkholderia showed the greatest effectiveness in solubilizing K.
Effect of Ergothineine and Quercetin Additions in to the In Vitro Embriyo Development
Authors: Bodu Mustafa , Ozturk Ali Erdem , Elcin Murat , Atay Yunus Emre , Narlicay Salih , Ataman Mehmet Bozkurt , Bucak Mustafa Numan 
Published: July 2024

Aim:	This	study	aimed	to	investigate	the	effects	of	ergothioneine	and quercetin	on	the	in	vitro	development	of	bovine	embryos Materials and Methods:	Cumulus-oocyte	complexes	(COCs)	were	collected via	ovary	aspiration	from	a	local	abattoir	and	cultured	in	vitro	for	maturation. After	maturation,	in	vitro	fertilization	was	performed.	The	pronuclear embryos	were	divided	into	three	groups:	control,	10	μM	L-ergothioneine, and	10	μM	quercetin	supplemented.	After	the	addition	of	antioxidants	to	the CR1aa	medium,	in	vitro	culture	of	embryos	were	performed.	The	cleavage and	morula	rates	were	assessed	on	days	2	and	5,	respectively.	Blastocyst formation	and	quality	were	assessed	on	days	7-8. Results:	Statistical	analysis	showed	cleavage	and	morula	rates	were significantly	higher	in	the	ergothioneine	group	compared	to	the	quercetin	and control	groups	(P<0.05).	While	no	blastocysts	formed	in	the	quercetin	group, the	blastocyst	rate	reached	to	17.96%	with	ergothioneine	supplementation on	day	8. Conclusion:	In	conclusion,	supplementation	with	10	μM	ergothioneine enhanced	the	in	vitro	development	of	bovine	oocytes.	However,	10	μM quercetin	supplementation	impaired	development,	and	no	blastocyst formation	observed.	Further	studies	utilizing	different	concentrations	are warranted	to	better	understand	the	effects.	This	study	provides	insights	into modulating	oxidative	stress	during	in	vitro	embryonic	production.
The studies on dehydration reaction mechanism of irradiated solid acid - nanostructured sodium - bentonite clay
Authors: Ismayilova M.K. , Mustafayev I.I. , Melikova S.Z. , Nurmammadova F.N. , Aliyeva M.H. 
Published: July 2024

Research findings can offer data and a theoretical framework for a quantitative examination of the bentonite dehydration mechanism. The reasons for changes in pore’ water under the influence of gamma rays in vacuum and in the presence of oxygen was discussed using TGA and DTA, FT-IR spectroscopy. It was revealed that dehydration and pore characteristics are mutually dependent. A question about the associated evolution of dehydration pore‘s water in nanostructured sodium – bentonite clay under the influence of ionizing rays with and without oxygen has been comparatively studied. The article is devoted to a discussion of how ionizing radiation, passing through nanoclays, produces, or rather begins to produce, chemical effects. It was used Infrared spectroscopy as the method for determining structural responses of natural clay from the Alpoid deposit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, to gamma rays exposure. It was found that under influence of ionizing rays in vacuum obtained hydrogen peroxide. It is of great interest for the study of the dehydration reaction mechanism and its role in formation of H2 under gamma irradiation.
Polarization surges near the backscattering direction for a single randomly oriented particle with an irregular shape
Authors: КУСТОВА Н.В. , КОНОШОНКИН А.В. , БОРОВОЙ А.Г. 
Published: July 2024

В задаче рассеяния света одиночной случайно ориентированной частицей пик обратного рассеяния для крупной частицы неправильной формы связан с известным пиком когерентного обратного рассеяния. Показано, что степень линейной поляризации вблизи направления рассеяния назад для одиночной частицы имеет всплеск, физической причиной появления которого является то же самое когерентное обратное рассеяние. В приближении физической оптики нами рассчитано обратное рассеяние света крупными хаотически ориентированными частицами неправильной формы. Показано, что знак всплеска поляризации для пар сопряженных пучков может быть как отрицательным, так и положительным в зависимости от формы траектории пучков света, которые вносят основной вклад в обратное рассеяние. Суммируя всплески, мы приходим к выводу, что общеизвестные явления отрицательной поляризации не обязательны для случая одиночной частицы, рассеивающей свет в окрестности направления рассеяния назад. Результаты работы будут полезны для интерпретации данных, получаемых российскими и международными лидарными сетями.
In this article, we have calculated light backscattering by large irregularly shaped particles with random orientations. We have utilized the physical optics approximation to analyze this phenomenon. Our findings demonstrate that there is a distinct polarization surge in the degree of linear polarization, which arises from coherent backscattering. The sign of the polarization surge for pairs of conjugate beams can vary, being either negative or positive, depending on the light beam trajectorie which significantly contribute to the backscattering process. By summing up these surges, we have concluded that the well-known phenomenon of negative polarization not necessarily occur when a single particle scatters light in the vicinity of the backscattering direction.
Universal procedure for lightning data assimilation in atmospheric numerical models of the atmosphere
Authors: КУРБАТОВА М.М. , ИГНАТОВ Р.Ю. , РУБИНШТЕЙН К.Г. 
Published: July 2024

Расширение грозопеленгационных сетей в последнее время привело к росту количества данных о грозах, которые могут использоваться для верификации прогнозов гроз и являются новым источником информации о состоянии атмосферы. Эта информация может быть учтена в численных моделях динамики атмосферы, но на данный момент применяется весьма редко. В работе предложена и реализована в виде кода в рамках модели WRF-ARWуниверсальная процедура учета данных о положении гроз. Процедура универсальна, так как не требует использования каких-либо процедур параметризации физических процессов, и благодаря этому она может быть введена в любую гидродинамическую модель. В процедуре по данным сетей грозопеленгации определяются ячейки расчетной сетки, в которых фиксировались молнии, в них итерационно добавляется влага до возникновения термодинамической неустойчивости, а значит конвекции. Исследована эффективность этой процедуры в прогнозе осадков, температуры и влажности; проведено сравнение с другими способами учета данных о грозах. Усвоение данных грозопеленгаторов позволяет локально улучшить прогноз сильных осадков и температуры в областях, где наблюдались грозы; коэффициент прогноза интенсивных осадков Пирси–Обухова при использовании предложенного метода возрастает с 0,26 до 0,40.
The paper considers the possibilities of taking into account data from lightning networks in the procedure for lightning data assimilation in numerical models of atmospheric dynamics. A universal procedure is proposed and the code is implemented within the framework of the WRF-ARW model. According to the data from lightning detection networks, the cells of the computational grid are determined, in which lightning was recorded. Then moisture is iteratively added in these cells until the occurrence of thermodynamic instability and, hence, convection. The effect of using this scheme on the forecast of precipitation, temperature, and humidity is studied, and a comparison is made with other lightning assimilation methods. The use of data from lightning detectors makes it possible to locally improve the forecast of heavy precipitation and temperature in areas where thunderstorms were observed. The Piercy–Obukhov coefficient for forecasting intense precipitation using the proposed procedure increases from 0.26 to 0.40.
Funkcinės elektrinės stimuliacijos ir transkutaninės elektrinės nervų stimuliacijos poveikis nugaros smegenų pažeidimą patyrusių asmenų spastiškumui ir raumenų savybėms
Authors: Keinaitė Karolina , Skučas Kęstutis 
Published: July 2024

The goal is to investigate and evaluate the effects of FES and TENS, individuals who have suffered spinal cord injury, spasticity of paresis or plethora leg muscles, and muscle characteristics. The study was conducted in the homes of the persons. Before and after stimulation, spasticity and muscle properties were measured using the myotonometer “Myoton”. Using Compex Cefar and Compex Mini stimulants, 30 min. FES was applied to the left leg and 30 min. of the TENS program to the right leg. The study involved 10 individuals who suffered spinal cord injury. Tens showed a statistically significant increase in the elasticity of the quadriceps thigh muscle (p < 0.05), which means that the ability of the muscles to resist muscle contraction and the effects of external factors increased. All other measurements did not have a statistically reliable difference (p > 0.05). No statistically significant difference was also found between the FES and TENS groups (p > 0.05). Although FES and TENS did not have a statistically significant impact on elasticity and muscle tone, tens had a statistically significant deterioration in the muscle property of elasticity, which means that spasticity increased.
Frequency of Euroglyphus maynei sensitization in respiratory allergies: a real-life study with bioinformatic analysis and geographical exploration of allergen prevalence
Authors: Palazzo Stefano , Cinquantasei Alessandro , De Chirico Concetta , Zurlo Marco , Aresta Vincenzo , Chaoul Nada , Albanesi Marcello 
Published: July 2024

Background: Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae belong to the family Pyroglyphidae (subfamily: “Dermatophagoidinae”) and have the respective allergenic proteins of Der p1, Der p2, and Der p23 and Der f1 and Der f2. Euroglyphus maynei, belongs to the family Pyroglyphidae (subfamily: “Pyroglyphinae”) and its main allergenic protein is Eur m1, a source of sensitization. Sensitization to D. pteronyssinus and D. farinae is assessed through skin tests, while sensitization to E. maynei is assessed less frequently.
Objective: This experimental work aims to analyze the prevalence of sensitization to E. maynei in patients with respiratory allergies treated at M. Albanesi Allergy and Immunology Unit in Bari, Italy, and the sequence homology of major allergenic proteins of E. maynei with D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus was analyzed.
Methods: In this real-life study, 65 patients were enrolled. In particular, patients with respiratory allergy were subjected to skin prick tests for common respiratory allergens, including Euroglyphus maynei. The sequence homology analysis was performed between the major allergenic proteins of E. maynei and those of D. pteronyssinus and D. farinae.
Results: Sensitization to E. maynei accounts for 41.5% of patients. All patients with E. maynei sensitization had concomitant sensitization to D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus. The analysis of sequence homology of Der p1 and Der f1 proteins with the sequence of Eur m1 protein demonstrated an identity of 84.4% and 86%, respectively.
Conclusions: Nearly 50% of house dust mites-sensitized patients have a concomitant sensitization to E. maynei. The cross-sensitization could be due to Der f1, Der p1, and Eur m1 similarity.
Impact of salinity and fertilization on soil properties, and root development in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) cultivation
Authors: FOLINA Antigolena , TSEMENTZI Kalliopi , STAVROPOULOS Panteleimon , MAVROEIDIS Antonios , KAKABOUKI Ioanna , BILALIS Dimitrios 
Published: July 2024

Salinity is a paramount factor that poses challenges to agricultural productivity and sustainability. At the same time, fenugreek is valued as a forage crop for its medicinal properties in addition to its extensive edible use. The objective of this study is to explore how fertilization and salinity impact soil physical properties and root system development in fenugreek cultivation. A field experiment was established at the Agricultural University of Athens during growing seasons 2019-2020 (1st GS) and 2020-2021 (2nd GS) in a split-splot design with the 2 main salinity treatments (High salinity; HS & Conventional salinity; CS) and 5 fertilization treatments (biocyclic-vegan (BHS), manure (FYM), compost (COMP), inorganic fertilization (11-15-15) and the control (C). Soil porosity was statistically significantly affected by both salinity (p<=0.05) and fertilization (p<=0.001). Also, organic matter was significantly affected by fertilization (p<=0.001). HS (59.78±2.65) resulted in 20.02% fewer nodules on plant roots compared to CS treatments (71.75±2.65). The maximum number of nodules was recorded in the FYM treatment (68.93±0.77). In addition, mean root diameter was affected by fertilization (p<=0.01) COMP (2.92±0.31 mm) and NPK treatments (2.83±0.31 mm) resulted in 19.52% and 23.32% smaller root diameter respectively compared to BHS, while FYM (2.68±0.31 mm) resulted in a 30.22% smaller diameter. A significant increase of seed yield was noticed under organic fertilization where the highest yield of 2.1 t ha−1 was recorded in BHS (2nd GS). Although fenugreek was affected by high salinity, it demonstrated considerable resistance and maintained its yields, rendering it a crop suitable for challenging soils.
Introduction pages, NBHA-CN 52(2), 2024
Authors: SESTRAS Radu E. 
Published: July 2024

The papers published in Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Issue 2, Volume 52, 2024 represent new exciting research in different topics of life science, respectively in plant science, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, and forestry. Among the interesting articles, we invite you to find news about: Enhancing plant resistance to biotic stresses through rhizobacteria for sustainable agriculture; Efficacy of different bioagents in suppressing Meloidogyne incognita, and evaluation of some physio-biochemical changes in Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Diagnostic study of nitrogen nutrition in cotton based on unmanned aerial vehicle RGB images; Changes in growth, antioxidant, anti-Alzheimer, and antidiabetic potential of lamb’s lettuce Valerianella locusta grown hydroponically and on soil in response to salinity; Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) effect on germination and morphological parameters in alfalfa, tomato, and pepper; Synthesize of bio-based encapsulated nano urea modified hydroxyapatite for controlling release of nitrogen and enhancing green bean yield; Comparison of pepper accessions acting as rootstocks: A case with low P inputs; Marine actinomycetes for biocontrol of Fusarium solani in tomato plants: In vitro and in vivo studies; How the application of supporting substances affects the formation of fertile embryos of crossbred cherries and its germination.