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ABSTRACT. Removal of the corpora allata from sexually responsive Acheta domesticus females exhibiting direct, positive phonotaxis resulted in a decline of the directionality of phonotaxis and sexual responsiveness to males for the 3‐day testing period. Phonotaxis and sexual responsiveness were restored to the level before allatectomy after topical treatment with JH III. Sexually and phonotactically responsive females, given Precocene I or II showed no change in phonotactic orientation or sexual responsiveness. Females were isolated from males just prior to the imaginal moult. After 3 weeks of isolation (1 2.5 weeks following the imaginal moult) they showed significantly better phonotaxis to the calling song than did females that had been fully exposed to males, or those which had only olfactory exposure to males. There were no significant differences among the groups in their copulatory readiness when placed directly in contact with males. Mating caused a reduction in the phonotaxis of females. Females on the day of imaginal moult responded negatively to the calling song. This negative response disappeared on the day following the imaginal moult and did not re‐appear in older females. Topical application of JH III or the synthetic analogue, ZR 515 caused females to become phonotactically positive in response to the calling song on the day of, or the day following the imaginal moult.

Dry extract of the genus Passiflora has been shown to help control glycemia and lipid levels. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of passion fruit (P. edulis) on the biochemical profile of offspring from diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin. The diabetes group consisted of 10 rats with glucose levels greater than 200 mg/dL; the nondiabetic (control) group consisted of 10 rats with glucose levels less than 120 mg/dL. After the diagnosis of diabetes, the mating phase was started. By day 21 of pregnancy, the offspring were born; the dams were kept in individual cages with their offspring until the weaning period. The offspring were then divided into 4 groups (n=15 each): G1 were offspring from control dams, G2 were offspring from treated nondiabetic dams, G3 were offspring from diabetic dams, and G4 were offspring from treated diabetic dams. For 30 consecutive days, G1 and G3 offspring were treated with vehicle (oral gavage) and G2 and G4 offspring were treated with passion fruit juice (oral gavage). After 30-day treatment, the animals were anesthetized and killed, and blood was drawn immediately for analysis of the biochemical profile (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose). The G2 and G4 rats showed significantly reduced total cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and an increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. The use of passion fruit juice improved lipid profiles, suggesting that this plant may have beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemias and hyperglycemia.

The prohibition of eating meat sacrificed to idols appears in various passages in the Second Testament and also in the Apostolic Teachings (Aune: 16-32). Paul treated the issue of food sacrificed to idols in 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and 10:19-22. It was of course essential to the apostolic decrees of Acts 15:20 and 29. The word is also found in Revelation 2:14 and 20. In this article I seek to work out more clearly the social setting of the problem. I argue that the dilemma is not over the idolatry issue only, but over the attitude toward socio-cultural and religious concessions on the part of the Christians in Pergamum.

A survey was conducted among teachers in Seventh-day Adventist schools to determine the degree of job satisfaction and its relationship to commitment and selected work conditions. The population for this study included teachers in Adventist schools in the Midwestern region of the United States. It was found that (1) Adventist teachers are generally satisfied with their work. They chose to work for the Adventist church because of their commitment to the church. (2) Commitment to the teaching profession was highly related to job satisfaction among male teachers; whereas, commitment to the church organization was highly related to job satisfaction among female teachers. (3) Faith dimension was the most important work-condition factor related to commitment to the church organization; whereas, personal significance was related to commitment to the teaching profession.

Education reform legislation has led to an upwelling of mandatory teacher evaluation for all elementary, middle school, and high school educators, including those who teach special education. While this reform effort aimed to improve overall teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes, the teacher evaluation for special education is a retrofitted version of the general education teacher evaluation model and yields little meaningful information and increased stress levels for both the special education teacher and their evaluator. Before this problem can be rectified, the barriers standing in the way to a meaningful special education teacher evaluation need to be identified. This article examines existing literature related to special education teacher evaluation to identify those barriers, so progress can be made to improve the delivery of special education instruction and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Problem The priesthood of all believers is a theme I have heard sounded within the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, yet there are still many who are not really engaged in ministry who are on our church books. In our churches there seems to be a lack of close connections with one another in mutual support and in ministry to others. Equipping for every member is also lacking, an equipping that develops disciples and moves them into the paradigm of disciple-makers. As a church, we have good results with winning and baptizing individuals, but it seems there has been a lack of building community, equipping, and sending out those who have been baptized. Method Many cell churches around the world have experienced outstanding results with building community and equipping through a structure of “doing” church that involves every member in a cell (holistic small group). The method used to complete this project was to look at Scriptures, biblical history, small group literature, and existing cell churches to discover how they apply the concepts of community and equipping. The next step was to develop training manuals in order to teach others the importance of a total ministry for all believers, then take such training material into the seminary classroom and also into the field. Results The results of developing training intensives and taking them into the classroom and the field have proven: (1) there is a desire to do more than what has been done in the past to develop community and equipping, (2) that such a ministry when implemented produces an involvement of everyone in ministry, (3) that community and equipping produce a greater harvest, and (4) that changes take time, much more than expected. Conclusion While the training has produced good results, and churches are continually asking for training, there must be continued improvement in the training materials. Equipping materials also need to be continually developed. The cell system is viable, yet it cannot stop at this point because it has had some success. It must continue to be sharpened and shared.

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The revolutionary political, economic, and religious changes in England from the time of Henry VIII through the execution of Charles I accompanied the creation of the modern law of contracts. Most legal historians have ignored the impact of the Protestant Reformation and the rise of Puritanism on the development of the common law. Only a few historians have considered the influence of Puritanism on the law but have come to conflicting conclusions. This paper considers the question of Puritanism's impact on three aspects of the common law of contracts: the rise of the writ of assumpsit, the rationalization of the doctrine of consideration, and the independence of promissory conditions. The Authors conclude that Puritan theology was irrelevant to assumpsit and consideration but could have influenced the framework of analysis of the application of virtually absolute liability in Paradine v. Jane. 1 Second, the Puritan emphasis on discipline-personals, ocial, and ecclesiastical- represents an independent source of influence on the development of the common law of contracts. The disciplined life grew in cultural significance with the Reformation and the subsequent process of confessionalization. Of the three confessional traditions arising from the Reformation, the Reformed, which included the Puritans, implemented discipline to the greatest extent. The Puritan tools of discipline-self-examination, literacy, catechizing, and local ecclesiastical implementation-proved effective. The emerging modern state valued a disciplined citizenry and eventually co-opted the social gains produced by Puritanism. The particular forms of Puritan theology and discipline were contributing factors to the English Civil War. The Civil War both precipitated the monopolization of judicial power in the common law courts and exacerbated the need for the imposition of social order from above. These factors also underlay the decision in Paradine v. Jane.2 Thus, the Authors believe that Puritan social practice influenced the common law of contracts.

Revista especializada en la publicación de trabajos originales de investigación en Prehistoria y Arqueología. Es la publicación periódica más antigua de la UAM. Su enfoque abierto a cualquier temática y época pasada, hasta la más cercana, que sea objeto de la Ciencia arqueológica se abre a una decidida proyección internacional en la que quiere basar su futuro inmediato.

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Ngay sau khi nhận chức, Tổng thống Mỹ Donanld Trump đã có hàng loạt quyết định chính sách gây lo ngại tác động đến kinh tế toàn cầu, trong đó có Việt Nam. Kết quả bài viết cho thấy, phản ứng chính sách chính quyền Mỹ hiện nay có nguyên nhân từ nhiều yếu tố, từ tính cách của Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump, quan điểm chính sách hình thành từ quá trình lâu dài cho đến mục tiêu chính trị thu hút cử tri Mỹ... và hệ luỵ có thể thúc đẩy căng thẳng chiến tranh thương mại, hoạt động thương mại toàn cầu, khiến tốc độ tăng trưởng GDP toàn cầu chậm lại, đối diện với nhiều rủi ro bất định. Việt Nam, quốc gia có quan hệ thương mại lớn với Mỹ được đánh giá có thể chịu tác động cả ở khía cạnh tích cực lẫn tiêu cực đến nền kinh tế, theo đó, tác giả kiến nghị Chính phủ cần chủ động thu hẹp thâm hụt thương mại với Mỹ; tăng cường đàm phán, trao đổi thông tin với Mỹ và có kịch bản chủ động ứng phó.

Desde os primeiros aglomerados urbanos industriais insalubres formados a partir da Revolução Industrial, o espaço público urbano resultante passou a ser objeto de discussão contínua em busca de soluções para as problemáticas que se apresentavam, não apenas do ponto de vista físico, mas também em relação aos aspectos sociais. Dentro deste contexto, apesar do enorme valor arquitetônico, urbanístico, artístico e histórico que carrega, o Plano Piloto de Brasília, símbolo do Modernismo, passa, assim como qualquer outra cidade, por transformações em seus espaços e nas relações sociais entre seus habitantes se adaptando a essas mudanças, em maior ou menor grau. Tendo em vista o exposto, a presente pesquisa aqui apresentada consistiu em identificar, como seu principal objetivo, algumas dessas mudanças em categorias específicas de espaço público do Plano Piloto de Brasília; tais mudanças foram analisadas em sua dimensão socioespacial, pelo fato de a pesquisa ter correlacionado a influência mútua entre mudanças no espaço e mudanças nas relações sociais – esta escolha da localidade estudada se justifica, sobretudo, pelas especificidades do Plano Piloto, que permitem perceber com nitidez a aplicação de todos os conceitos do movimento modernista. A pesquisa objetivou identificar, também, como mudanças no espaço público urbano influenciam na interação entre os indivíduos que vivenciam suas consequências diária ou frequentemente, a partir da análise de 3 tipologias urbanas que marcam a singularidade do projeto de Brasília, e que foram selecionados como os objetos de investigação: os pilotis, as passagens subterrâneas de pedestres e o Parque da Cidade. Como metodologia para esta investigação, foram utilizados referencial bibliográfico, visitas técnicas, registros fotográficos e um questionário misto de perguntas fechadas e abertas aplicado por meio de plataforma digitais voltado ao público do Distrito Federal. Entre os resultados alcançados, além de correlações socioespaciais encontradas nessas três categorias de espaços investigadas, foi possível, também, criar um banco de imagens sobre tais espacialidades e de opiniões do público participante da pesquisa

The study of groundwater freezing in fractures of crystalline rock is essential for understanding subsurface flow dynamics during ice age events. Freezing significantly alters the hydraulic permeability, which is particularly relevant for the safety assessment of a nuclear waste repository in crystalline rock. German law mandates safety evaluations for at least one million years, during which multiple ice ages are likely to occur and potentially causing freezing in fractures.Due to the challenges of directly observing fresh water freezing in real rock, an alternative measurement approach using 3D scanning of fracture surfaces and subsequently 3D printing of fracture replicas was investigated. Surface data of natural fractures in granitic rock were captured with a high-resolution 3D scanner. After post-processing the datasets, a digital model of a test cell for flow tests in the lab including the fracture surfaces was created and printed. The cell was fabricated using a high-resolution Formlabs Form 3 printer with a clear resin. This material was chosen for its transparency and durability under low temperatures.The printed test cell was placed in a climate chamber and equilibrated to a temperature of- 5°C. Freezing processes were monitored by an industrial camera using a 0.05% methylene blue solution, which changes color from dark blue to transparent during crystallization. Initial tests did not account for the expansion of the tracer solution during freezing which proved to occur in significant proportions separating the two fracture halves. In subsequent tests, this shift was restricted using a metal frame. A series of scenarios with varying temperatures and inflow rates were tested.It turned out that both, the freezing pattern and the point where freezing originated, varied between individual experiments. Occasionally, freezing even began in the tubing, causing blockages and leading to premature termination of the experiments.To analyze the images, threshold segmentation was applied to the digital photographs using Matlab. This resulted in a binary array that represents the state of the methylene blue solution for each pixel. Each entry in this array corresponds to an area of approximately 150 by 150 µm. Although the image processing technique is advanced, the sensitive test setup was still affected by external disturbances. These disturbances resulted in spikes and other artifacts in the images. While some of these issues were mitigated, it was not possible to eliminate all disturbances and achieve a completely undisturbed test.

In the German site selection process for a nuclear waste repository, crystalline rock is one of three different types of host rock that are currently considered. As contact of groundwater with the waste canisters poses one of the main threats to such a repository, knowledge about groundwater flow in the general area is essential for a safety assessment. By law, the safety of a nuclear waste repository in Germany must be ensured for at least one million years. During this time, several ice ages are very likely to occur. They are expected to cause permafrost conditions in the underground at any conceivable location for a repository and are to be considered in the safety assessment as they are accompanied by considerable changes in groundwater flow due to freezing.Freezing of water in a classic porous medium does not result in an instantaneous phase change of the whole pore water, though. Within a certain temperature range, an increasing volume of ice builds up in the pore space with falling temperatures. The referring Soil Freezing Characteristic Curve (SFCC) relates the degree of water/ice saturation with temperature thereby providing a key parameter for the temperature-dependent relative permeability. While these constitutive relations have already been investigated for classic porous media, hardly any information is available yet for fracture flow in crystalline rock. A new methodology has thus been developed for measuring the temperature-dependent relative permeability in fractures.Based on a digital representation, a transparent fracture replica with a size of 7 by 10cm has been 3d printed. As groundwater flow in granite mainly occurs within the fractures, the influence of the rock matrix on such processes is neglected by the new method. To detect the formation of ice inside the fracture replica, a LED light source was placed underneath the fracture replica and freezing as well as melting processes were observed by a camera positioned above the fracture. The whole experimental setup was placed inside a climate chamber to test the influence of different temperatures. Before the tests, all components were tempered for at least 3 days before the system got completely flooded. The distinction between water as well as ice who are both transparent in their natural state was rendered possible by using a 0,05% methylene-blue solution. In a liquid state it is dark blue while being transparent in solid state. Pretesting ensured that the added methylene-blue has only a negligible effect on the freezing behavior. In parallel to observing visually the freezing and thawing in the fracture, the related effective permeability was determined by measuring the outflow rate at a constant inflow pressure.  The obtained images were segmented using Matlab for evaluating the ratio between ice and liquid water. In combination with the performed flow tests, the relation between relative permeability and ice content has been determined for the printed fracture replica. Further tests with variations of the replica are envisioned.

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The integration of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key force driving transformations in multiple fields, especially in industries such as healthcare, autonomous driving, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With the continuous advancements in AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, the combination of AI and ECE is crucial for developing intelligent systems that can enhance operational efficiency and expand functionalities. This paper aims to explore the synergistic effect between Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on analyzing their key technologies, application domains, and future development potential. Through literature reviews, case analyses, and industry examples, this paper examines the key challenges and opportunities in the integration of AI and ECE. The research findings indicate that although significant progress has been made in the integration of the two in fields such as autonomous driving, intelligent healthcare, and the Internet of Things, many challenges still exist in hardware implementation, algorithm optimization, and data processing. Finally, this paper discusses the future prospects of the integration of ECE and AI, and emphasizes the necessity of further research and development to unleash the full potential of these technologies.

Nghiên cứu này xác định mức độ đóng góp của khoa học công nghệ và đổi mới sáng tạo trong việc nâng cao năng suất nhân tố tổng hợp (TFP) tại tỉnh Hà Tĩnh, được phân tích theo ngành và quy mô doanh nghiệp trên cơ sở sử dụng bộ số liệu điều tra doanh nghiệp hàng năm của Cục Thống kê, giai đoạn 2011-2022. Kết quả cho thấy: Đóng góp của TFP vào giá trị gia tăng của doanh nghiệp đã cải thiện rõ rệt ở cả ba quy mô (siêu nhỏ, nhỏ và vừa - lớn). Tuy nhiên, hiệu quả của thay đổi khoa học kỹ thuật và đổi mới sáng tạo theo quy mô lại có sự sụt giảm và khác biệt rõ rệt giữa các loại hình doanh nghiệp, đặc biệt là ở khu vực siêu nhỏ và nhỏ. Đóng góp của TFP vào giá trị gia tăng theo ngành (nông, lâm và thủy sản; công nghiệp chế biến, chế tạo; xây dựng; bán buôn, bán lẻ...) tại tỉnh Hà Tĩnh có biến động và ghi nhận xu hướng tăng dần trong một số ngành. Trên cơ sở các phát hiện này, nghiên cứu đề xuất tỉnh Hà Tĩnh cần hoàn thiện định hướng phát triển khoa học công nghệ và đổi mới sáng tạo cho các doanh nghiệp cũng như thúc đẩy sự phát triển của thị trường cung - cầu khoa học công nghệ và đổi mới sáng tạo trong thời gian tới.

La fresa (Fragaria x ananassa) es una especie vegetal de gran importancia económica y agroalimentaria, que se cultiva en regiones agroindustriales de México, como el Bajío. El principal insumo de la producción agrícola son las plantas, cuya primera etapa de multiplicación empieza con la formación de clones por cultivo in vitro a partir de las plantas madre seleccionadas. Sin embargo, diversas características de las plantas regeneradas pueden presentar variaciones que reducen su valor agronómico y comercial. Dicha variabilidad es debida a múltiples factores, aunque destaca el efecto que tienen las combinaciones de auxinas y citocininas, así como sus concentraciones. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las características de plantas de fresa regeneradas in vitro mediante organogénesis directa ante diferentes concentraciones de auxinas y citocininas. Los explantes se obtuvieron de meristemos apicales en los estolones de plantas madre de la variedad Camino Real. Se utilizaron 21 tratamientos de auxinas (AIB y 2,4-D) y citocininas (BAP y cinetina) para evaluar la organogénesis. El mayor número de vitroplantas se obtuvo con la combinación del AIB y el BAP a 0,4 mg·L-1, con una tasa de regeneración promedio de 68,3 %. En dicho tratamiento se presentaron la vitroplantas con mejor desarrollo y alta respuesta antioxidante. La mayor concentración promedio de prolina de 1,7 µg mL-1, en el tratamiento control sin auxinas ni citocininas.

Problem Studies regarding how adolescents learn have found that the traditional approach of teaching as information or knowledge to be passed on with an emphasis on the mastery of content is not very effective. In view of this, many Christian educators and youth ministry specialists recommend a shift from the traditional methods of teaching the Bible to creative ways of teaching with a focus on active student participation in the teaching-learning process, and on meaning of Bible truths. Method The method used to complete this project was a review of representative literature dealing with theories and concepts of teaching and learning, adolescent development, and creative approaches to Bible teaching. A basic framework of creative Bible teaching for Seventh-day Adventist youth ages 13-18 and a seminar to be used in training lay youth leaders and teachers were developed. Conclusions This project is expected to provide and equip Seventh-day Adventist lay youth leaders and teachers with a knowledge and understanding of creative Bible teaching principles and concepts which they can use to develop their own creative approaches to Bible teaching.

Leaders face both intrinsic and extrinsic challenges to their effectiveness. Specific dysfunctions rank high among the intrinsic challenges. In this regard, a relevant literature review suggested that the discovery and articulation of values and beliefs may ameliorate at least some of these dysfunctions. To test this possibility, data were obtained from 84 lay leaders in two church congregations in Tennessee using the following instruments: The Dark Side Leadership Profile (DSLP) measured five self-reported dysfunctions, codependence, compulsion, paranoia, narcissism, and passive-aggressive tendencies, and Modeling-the-Way Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI-Self) measured self-reported discovery and authentic expression of values and beliefs. The significant inverse relationship observed between Modeling-the-Way LPI-Self scores and DSLP indicated general agreement with predictions and previous research. These results suggest that the more lay leaders can discover and authentically express their values and beliefs, the lower their level of dysfunction and the more effective their leadership may be perceived to be.