bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Materials laboratories of the future for alloys, amorphous, and composite materials
Authors: Banerjee Sarbajit , Meng Y. Shirley , Minor Andrew M. , Zhang Minghao , Zaluzec Nestor J. , Chan Maria K.Y. , Seidler Gerald , McComb David W. , Agar Joshua , Mukherjee Partha P. , Melot Brent , Chapman Karena , Guiton Beth S. , Klie Robert F. , McCue Ian D. , Voyles Paul M. , Robertson Ian , Li Ling , Chi Miaofang , Destino Joel F. , Devaraj Arun , Marquis Emmanuelle A. , Segre Carlo U. , Liu Huinan H. , Yang Judith C. , Momeni Kasra , Misra Amit , Abdolrahim Niaz , Medvedeva Julia E. , Cai Wenjun , Sehirlioglu Alp , Dizbay-Onat Melike , Mehta Apurva , Graham-Brady Lori , Maruyama Benji , Rajan Krishna , Warner Jamie H. , Taheri Mitra L. , Kalinin Sergei V. , Reeja-Jayan B. , Schwarz Udo D. , Simon Sindee L. , Brown Craig M.
Published: January 2025

In alignment with the Materials Genome Initiative and as the product of a workshop sponsored by the US National Science Foundation, we define a vision for materials laboratories of the future in alloys, amorphous materials, and composite materials; chart a roadmap for realizing this vision; identify technical bottlenecks and barriers to access; and propose pathways to equitable and democratic access to integrated toolsets in a manner that addresses urgent societal needs, accelerates technological innovation, and enhances manufacturing competitiveness. Spanning three important materials classes, this article summarizes the areas of alignment and unifying themes, distinctive needs of different materials research communities, key science drivers that cannot be accomplished within the capabilities of current materials laboratories, and open questions that need further community input. Here, we provide a broader context for the workshop, synopsize the salient findings, outline a shared vision for democratizing access and accelerating materials discovery, highlight some case studies across the three different materials classes, and identify significant issues that need further discussion.

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Congenital epidermolysis bullosa: practical aspects of comprehensive treatment
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Plekhanova T.M. , Ostrometska V.M. ,   KNP "City multidisciplinary clinical  hospital for mother and children named after Prof. M.F. Rudnev" of the Dnipro City Council, Ukraine, Moroz S.V. ,   KNP "City multidisciplinary clinical  hospital for mother and children named after Prof. M.F. Rudnev" of the Dnipro City Council, Ukraine, Plachtina V.V. ,   KNP "City multidisciplinary clinical  hospital for mother and children named after Prof. M.F. Rudnev" of the Dnipro City Council, Ukraine, Romanchuk M.I. ,   KNP "City multidisciplinary clinical  hospital for mother and children named after Prof. M.F. Rudnev" of the Dnipro City Council, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

Epidermolysis bullosa is a chronic illness with early manifestations. Disease currently does not have specific treatment and is characteristic of high disability rate outcomes which implies significant impact on life quality.
Aim - considered clinical case discusses early prophylaxis of unfavorable outcomes with disability and rationale for multidisciplinary approach to care and management BE patients.
Discussed clinical case evaluates using combustiology based approaches and techniques to treatment of early stages of illness, discusses pain intensity estimation and management, indications for antibacterial therapy, nutritional demands and skin care aspects from multidisciplinary standpoints.
Conclusions. Using combustiology based approaches for estimation of severity and area skin injuries and plastic surgery techniques for severe types of EB in newborn period may prevent early development of disability. Multidisciplinary approach since birth gives opportunity to provide comprehensive treatment, define follow-up strategy and family support.
The study was carried out in accordance with the main provisions of the Declaration of Helsinki. The consent of the child's parents was obtained for the study.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Features of the course of non-infectious uveitis in children in Ukraine
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Oshlyanska O.A. , Shevchenko I.I. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: January 2025

Uveitis that develops in childhood has a potentially severe course and can lead to vision loss.
Аim is to study the manifestations, structure and features of the course of idiopathic uveitis and uveitis in children with rheumatic diseases.
Materials and methods. During 2022-2023 49 children with uveitis were studied, of which 45 patients had a non-infectious (autoimmune) nature of the disease. The results of uveitis activity scales, quality of life in children with autoimmune uveitis and rheumatic diseases were evaluated. Descriptive and correlation analysis were used as analytical and statistical methods.
The results. According to the results of the study, children were observed for idiopathic uveitis, 29 children had inflammation of eye structures associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The frequency of actual uveitis screening is once every 5.7±1.67 months. In 39.5% of cases, uveitis started asymptomatically. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 10.5±4.1 years. Among patients with non-infectious uveitis, girls predominated, the ratio of boys to girls was 1:2, gender differences were more characteristic of JIA-associated uveitis. Among JIA subtypes, the oligoarticular variant accounted for half of cases with JIA-associated uveitis. Anterior uveitis was unilateral in 60.5% of cases. Eye complications were observed in almost half of the patients. Laboratory markers ANA and HLA B27 were more likely to be detected in patients with JIA-associated uveitis, which made it possible to consider their detection in patients with idiopathic uveitis as a potential risk factor for the development of rheumatic disease. Treatment of children with idiopathic uveitis was significantly less active, which requires further study.
Conclusions. In recent years, the situation with the assessment of the quality of life in medicine has improved, relevant questionnaires are being actively implemented. There remains ambiguity in the results in world medicine regarding the availability of works on determining the relevance of the problem of the quality of life of children with JIA in Ukraine.
The study was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol was approved by the Сommittee on bioethics and deontology of these institutions. The informed consent of the children's parents was obtained for the research.
No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Etiological therapy of respiratory-synchitic viral infection in the present and future
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Abaturov O.E. , Tokarieva N.M. ,   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Krivusha O.L. ,   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

For several decades, acute respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have been a leading cause of respiratory tract pathology in young children.
The aim is to highlight modern concepts of pathogenesis and the main directions of medicamentous treatment of respiratory syncytial virus infection.
Two antigenic subtypes of RSV have been identified: A and B, and at least 37 genotypes of RSV type B and 13 genotypes of RSV type A. Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSVI) in young children is characterized by a high probability of unfavorable life-threatening course, which requires hospitalization. Despite significant advances in virology and molecular biology that reveal the details of RSV interaction with the macrophage and the functioning of RSV replication mechanisms, treatment recommendations for patients with RSVI are limited mainly to pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy. Ribavirin, a nucleoside analog, is the only FDA-licensed antiviral agent for the treatment of RSVI that moderately inhibits viral replication. Instead, scientists are focusing on the development of new drugs that inhibit the activity of various viral proteins and surface receptor molecules of respiratory tract epithelial cells. The most promising drugs in this group are chemical compounds that inhibit RSV protein F, in particular, ziresovir, which is in phase III clinical trials. Currently, the possibility of using receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as erlotinib and vandetanib, in the treatment of RSVI is being investigated. Non-nucleoside inhibitors of RSV L-protein RNA polymerase, in particular the small molecule PC786, have great prospects for effective use in RSVI. It is also believed that the CX3CR1 receptor is the most promising target for drugs that will be developed to control the level of expression during the prevention and treatment of RSVI.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Examining the Determinants of Residential Real Estate Prices. Evidence from Poland
Authors: Ruszuk Michał , Spirzewski Krzysztof
Published: January 2025

Aim: The aim of the research is to provide a comprehensive account of the determinants of residential property prices in particular the financial ones. This is an important issue for the Central Bank as well as for commercial banks, as the financing of the housing market is an important factor for conducting monetary policy as well as for assessing the level of credit risk. Methodology: An empirical survey method based on the pooled least squares (OLS) estimation model was used. Data published by the Central Statistical Office and the AMRON-SARFiN Centre were used. They were aggregated for voivodeships and quarters for the period 2010-2019. Findings: The result of the analysis allows researchers of this topic as well as practitioners to identify the priority determinants of residential property prices in Poland, which turned out to be the financial factor, i.e. income (average monthly earnings) and demographic factor (new marriages). Originality/Value: The main research’s value is the identification of the other analysed determinants, such as the cost of construction, interest rates and the supply of houses, as insignificant determinants of prices in the Polish real estate market in the periods under study.
Problematyczność modelu abdukcyjnego – reguła teizmu
Authors: Gomułka Jakub
Published: January 2025

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Naturalista na manowcach wiary
Authors: Workowski Adam
Published: January 2025

Jan Woleński, Granice niewiary, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Kraków 2004.
Miłoszowy „argument z pragnienia”
Authors: Michalczyk Piotr
Published: January 2025

Czesław Miłosz, Traktat teologiczny, „Tygodnik Powszechny” 11/12 (2001), ss. 11–14.
Factors associated with domestic violence in women: systematic ecological review
Authors:   Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, España. Universidad del Magdalena Santa Marta, Colombia, Brito Jiménez Ivone Tatiana , Rodríguez Ávila Nuria
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Domestic violence is a multi-causal situation that impacts women, exposing them to significant structural inequalities. Objective: To identify patterns that perpetuate domestic violence in women through a comprehensive review of the literature, using the ecological model to understand the underlying factors. Materials and Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese on patterns associated with domestic violence against women, using the PubMed, Scopus, Sociological Abstracts, and JSTOR databases, following the PRISMA method. Relevant studies were identified and selected based on predefined criteria, and their quality was assessed. Results: Twenty-two studies were selected that met the relevance and quality criteria. The review reveals that domestic violence is perpetuated through various systems: in the microsystem, patterns such as low educational level, alcohol and drug consumption, and emotional dependence; in the mesosystem, lack of life skills, inability to make decisions, and child abuse; in the exosystem, low income, poverty, unemployment, and criminal records; and in the macrosystem, husband’s controlling behavior and society. Discussion: The comprehensive analysis from different microsystemic, mesosystemic, exosystemic, and macrosystemic perspectives reveals gaps in existing knowledge and reinforces hypotheses about the underlying mechanisms, corroborating similar problems in other studies. Conclusion: The study provides a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence by analyzing patterns from different systems. This approach guides the development of more effective and informed prevention interventions and policies.
Research with undocumented migrant participants
Authors:   Universidad Andres Bello, Facultad de Enfermería. Santiago, Chile, Cancino-Jiménez Daniella , Leyva Flores René , Valencia-Contrera Miguel , Cancino-Jiménez Jorge , Febré Naldy
Published: January 2025

Globally, migration is increasing at an accelerated and sustained rate, driven by social, political, and economic factors that prompt the displacement of people across countries, resulting in significant migratory waves. It is estimated that there are 272 million international migrants worldwide3. Migration is defined by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as the “Movement of persons away from their place of usual residence, either across an international border or within a State”
Reliability inferences in a 1-out-of-n:G multicomponent stress-strength system with unit gamma Gompertz-G0 components
Authors: Pakdaman Zohreh , Shekari Marzieh , Zamanı Hossein
Published: January 2025

This paper considers reliability inferences in a system of stress-strength 1 outside of n:G when the strength systems belong to the gamma Gompertz unit distribution family. Stochastic comparisons are obtained between the survival distribution functions of this model. Additionally, some stochastic comparisons are carried out with majorized shape parameters of the unit gamma Gompertz distribution. The asymptotic and several bootstrap confidence intervals of the reliability of the stress strength are studied. In addition, the efficiency of the asymptotic and bootstrap confidence intervals is analyzed by simulation. A numerical example based on real-life data is displayed as an illustration.
Strategies of Manipulative Rhetoric in English-Language Business Media Discourse
Authors: Malyuga Elena , Madinyan Elena
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study is to identify manipulative strategies implemented through the use of collocations, cliches, idioms, and set phrases in the English-language business media discourse. A quantitative analysis of samples collected from publications in "The Economist" was conducted. The research hypothesis proposes that manipulative strategies in the English-language business discourse are realized through the deliberate choice of collocations, cliches, idioms, and set phrases, which serve as tools for shaping public opinion. The study identified five manipulative strategies. It was established that manipulation through imagery-based expressions is the most frequently employed strategy, while evaluative assessments of factual content and manipulation by criticism are less frequent. The least utilized strategies are manipulation through antithesis and generalization, manipulation via vague or euphemistic language constructions. The research confirmed that collocations, cliches, idioms, and set phrases are extensively used in the English-language business media discourse to implement manipulative strategies, and several strategies may be joined within a single utterance. The findings may have scientific implications, particularly for scholars and professionals in media and business communication.
Church Slavonic Version of Caesar Baronius Annales Ecclesiastici and Chudov Translations from the 17 th Century: Comparative Analysis of Vocabulary
Authors: Novak Maria
Published: January 2025

The article presents linguistic arguments in favour of a following hypothesis: a Church Slavonic translation of Caesar Baronius Annales Ecclesiastici (from the Polish adaptation made by Piotr Skarga), preserved in a 1689 manuscript (being kept in RSL, f. 256, no. 15), belonged to Moscow Chudov Monastery translators. By comparing the language of the manuscript at the lexical level with the translations reliably attributed earlier, the author discovers several parameters common to this version of Annales and Chudov translations, particularly, the translation of Piotr Skarga The Word for Mercy sermon and the New Testament translation accomplished by Epiphaniy Slavinetskiy. The common features are as follows: the widespread use of composita (compounds) not supported by the Polish text; equally widespread use of verbs with the -stvo- formant; the choice of words of Greek origin as equivalents for lexical units of Slavic and German origin; elimination of Latin borrowings, familiarized in the Polish text, and their translation through Slavic derivatives. Among the lexical units, there are non-trivial formations not recorded in lexicographic editions. In each of the positions mentioned, one can observe free variability that complicates the overall picture and introduces the Church Slavonic version of Annales to the centuries-old tradition of the ancient Slavonic translated Christian literature.
Quantification Contrasts of Lexical Microsystems with Synonyms Svĕdĕtelь – Poslukhъ (a Witness) and Their Derivatives in the Old East Slavic Written Sources (Based on Manuscript Historical Corpus)
Authors: Zholobov Oleg
Published: January 2025

The article makes the first attempt to describe transformations of lexical series with a synonymous pair svĕdĕtelь – poslukhъ ('a witness') and their derivatives sъvĕdĕtelьstvo, sъvĕdĕtelьstvovati – poslušьstvo, poslušьstvovati in Old East Slavic written sources. The study uses the Manuscript Historical Corpus. For analysis, the author chose Gospel, Apostolos, Parimejnik, Parenesis of Ephraim the Syrian, and chronicles subcorpora; the data from everyday writing and documentation were also studied. Quantification is a measurement of synonymous lexemes ratio that enables discovering lexical microsystems' status in texts and the trends of their transformations in the Old East Slavic period, which predetermined the position of the lexemes in the contemporary vocabulary. The lexeme sъvĕdĕtelь was not used in birch bark letters and early East Slavic documentation, neither were its derivatives sъvĕdĕtelьstvo and sъvĕdĕtelьstvovati. In church-associated written sources, the pair sъvĕdĕtelь – poslukhъ, together with their derivatives, correlate with the Cyril-and-Methodius and Preslav translation traditions. In the church written tradition, the ratio of lexemes in the corresponding lexical series is expressed by contrasting quantitative formulas that reflect the text-critical history, genre-stylistic nature, and discursive dominants of the texts. Thus, quantitative formulas are shown to be important characterizing markers of written sources. The article specifies grounds and chronology of the first examples of the bookish lexeme sъvĕdĕtelь transforming into the neutral svidĕtelь, which replaced the East Slavic analogue posluchъ during the competitive confrontation of denotative images.
Application of situated and simulation-based learning technologies in the formation of communication skills in medical students
Authors: Makaricheva E. V. , Mutigullina A. A.
Published: January 2025

Aim. To improve the effectiveness of the formation of communication skills in medical students by means of situated and simulation-based learning education.

Material and methods. A survey of patients was conducted in order to identify the main problems of communication with doctors. Physician's behavior in situations of interaction with patients was studied. A teaching methodology for the formation of communication skills of future doctors, built on situated and simulation-based learning technologies, was developed and tested.

Results. The efficiency of situated and simulation-based learning education in forming the doctor's communication skills is substantiated, using the cases with participation of patient-actors. The content and process block includes cases developed taking into account the variability of the main psychological characteristics of patients; assessment criteria in the form of assessment checklists, including a curator's list, an actor's assessment list, an expert's assessment list; guidelines for patient-actors. The basic characteristics for simulation center management are given: briefing rooms, workplaces for experts equipped with video and audio equipment, hospital ward simulations or an examination room equipped with video cameras for expert assessment.

Conclusion. The introduction of situated and simulation-based learning education in specially created conditions increases the effectiveness of the formation of communication skills in students. The conducted analysis of academic performance showed an increase by 40%, compared with the standard practical classes with elements of roleplaying situations by students in pairs.
Examining and classifying key factors influencing teachers' creativity in integrating Information and communication technologies in education
Authors: Lkamel Karim , Assermouh Jalal
Published: January 2025

This study explores how teachers' socio-demographic characteristics influence their creativity in classroom integration of Information and communication technology (ICT). Using a quantitative, exploratory methodological approach involving 110 teachers, we examined factors such as age, gender, education level, and teaching experience in relation to ICT use. multiple correspondence analysis was employed to develop a typology of innovative teachers based on these socio-demographic factors and their degree of ICT integration. Furthermore, multiple linear regression analysis revealed that socio-demographic characteristics significantly correlate with ICT use. Our final model, incorporating four independent variables — age, experience, university degree, and gender — explains 42% of the variance in teachers' ICT integration, a considerable level of explanatory power. These findings offer valuable insights for designing educational policies and professional development programs aimed at fostering creativity in ICT use, tailored to the socio-demographic profiles of teachers.
The birth of nurse ethics: a brief historical overview
Authors: Rodionova Yu. V.
Published: January 2025

The article briefly examines the historical prerequisites for the emergence and development of theories of ethical principles of the work of a nurse, Russian and foreign experience. The purpose of the publication is to draw attention to the findings of new research that has been conducted in the field of humanities. New directions in the study of ethical principles are noted, which can be used by specialists in practical terms when creating the image of a nurse of the future and in educational activities.
MAPEAMENTO DE FATORES DE ADOECIMENTO E PROTETIVOS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Da Silva Monteiro Sandrelena , Roberto de Lima Gustavo , Fernanda de Souza Fernandes Ruthmary
Published: January 2025

Este artigo visa contribuir com estudos e construção de políticas universitárias de prevenção ao adoecimento discente no Ensino Superior. Apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa delineados em três grupos: fatores de adoecimento na vida acadêmica, fatores protetivos e ações sugeridas à universidade como forma de prevenção a esse adoecimento. A metodologia teve uma dinâmica quantitativa e qualitativa, sendo utilizados os softwares Excel e Iramuteq para análise dos dados. Destaca a categoria professor, em especial por ela ter aparecido como fator relevante tanto como causador de adoecimento mental, quanto como fator protetivo, o que ao mesmo tempo em que parece contraditório, aponta para as múltiplas facetas da relação professor-estudante no Ensino Superior. Ressalta-se a importância de pesquisas sobre a temática saúde e educação ir além dos diagnósticos e do apontar fatores de adoecimento, dando destaque aos fatores protetivos e às sugestões dos estudantes, a ser consideradas nas construções de políticas institucionais de acolhimento cuidado e promoção de saúde.
A INFLUÊNCIA DAS EMOÇÕES NO PROCESSO ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA SOBRE NEUROCIÊNCIA E ENSINO
Authors: Castelão Sousa Amanda , Da Silva Trajano Valéria
Published: January 2025

Este estudo abrange uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre a interseção entre neurociência, emoções e práticas pedagógicas na educação básica, visando consolidar evidências sobre como as emoções influenciam os processos de ensino e aprendizagem. A pesquisa, de caráter exploratório, empregou uma técnica de revisão sistemática em sete etapas, a partir da ferramenta de inteligência artificial "Inciteful", utilizando operadores booleanos para os seguintes termos de busca: Education, Learning, Emotional e Neuroscience. A busca resultou em 50 publicações, das quais 29 atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. A análise realizada visa compreender as conexões entre emoções, cognição, aprendizagem e desempenho acadêmico, a fim de identificar como os conhecimentos neurocientíficos podem ser aplicados na criação de estratégias educacionais mais eficazes. Os resultados indicam que as emoções, tanto positivas quanto negativas, modulam processos cognitivos e impactam significativamente no desempenho acadêmico, sugerindo que o estado emocional de docentes e discentes é central para o sucesso educacional. Este estudo reforça a necessidade de integrar descobertas neurocientíficas ao ambiente escolar, promovendo práticas pedagógicas que valorizem a individualidade emocional de estudantes e o bem-estar de docente. Ao focar na dimensão emocional e neurocientífica, a pesquisa contribui para a construção de ambientes de aprendizagem mais inclusivos e eficazes, que fomentem o desenvolvimento cognitivo e o aprendizado significativo.
CADS: A Systematic Literature Review on the Challenges of Abstractive Dialogue Summarization
Authors: Kirstein Frederic , Wahle Jan Philip , Gipp Bela , Ruas Terry
Published: January 2025

Abstractive dialogue summarization is the task of distilling conversations into informative and concise summaries. Although focused reviews have been conducted on this topic, there is a lack of comprehensive work that details the core challenges of dialogue summarization, unifies the differing understanding of the task, and aligns proposed techniques, datasets, and evaluation metrics with the challenges. This article summarizes the research on Transformer-based abstractive summarization for English dialogues by systematically reviewing 1262 unique research papers published between 2019 and 2024, relying on the Semantic Scholar and DBLP databases. We cover the main challenges present in dialog summarization (i.e., language, structure, comprehension, speaker, salience, and factuality) and link them to corresponding techniques such as graph-based approaches, additional training tasks, and planning strategies, which typically overly rely on BART-based encoder-decoder models. Recent advances in training methods have led to substantial improvements in language-related challenges. However, challenges such as comprehension, factuality, and salience remain difficult and present significant research opportunities. We further investigate how these approaches are typically analyzed, covering the datasets for the subdomains of dialogue (e.g., meeting, customer service, and medical), the established automatic metrics (e.g., ROUGE), and common human evaluation approaches for assigning scores and evaluating annotator agreement. We observe that only a few datasets (i.e., SAMSum, AMI, DialogSum) are widely used. Despite its limitations, the ROUGE metric is the most commonly used, while human evaluation, considered the gold standard, is frequently reported without sufficient detail on the inter-annotator agreement and annotation guidelines. Additionally, we discuss the possible implications of the recently explored large language models and conclude that our described challenge taxonomy remains relevant despite a potential shift in relevance and difficulty.
Gestión comercial en las pymes
Authors:   Universidad EAFIT, Sanclemente Téllez Juan Carlos
Published: January 2025

El marketing y las ventas no tienen por qué antagonizar. Por el contrario, deben colaborar, coordinarse e integrarse. Esto es aún más importante cuando se trata de emprendimientos, empresas pequeñas y medianas, además de las denominadas start-ups. Pero esta sinergía no siempre se da: gerentes o propietarios pueden tomar decisiones de manera empírica cuando carecen de formación o no cuentan con los medios para adquirir conocimientos técnicos o académicos. Gestión comercial en las pymes es un libro que reflexiona, explica y expone consejos prácticos sobre todo lo anterior. Se sustenta en lo ya expuesto: existe una correlación y una influencia mutua entre el marketing y las ventas, de modo que advertir e incorporar su interacción e integración en las acciones diarias empresariales es importante para negocios de cualquier magnitud. Este compendio de textos, escritos por el autor a lo largo de varios años, está dirigido a gerentes y emprendedores contemporáneos que quieren mejorar su entendimiento de procesos esenciales para el crecimiento de sus operaciones comerciales.
Obraz Chorvatska v českých turistických průvodcích. Příspěvek k dějinám spotřební literatury
Authors: Pořízková Lenka
Published: January 2025

Příspěvek se zabývá zobrazením Chorvatska v českých turistických průvodcích 20. století. Snaží se postihnout způsob, jakým vytvářejí a zároveň utvr-zují dobové představy o cizí zemi, její kultuře a obyvatelích. Zkoumá, jak se v prů-vodcích odrážely sociální, ekonomické, politické či kulturní okolnosti, ale i vzájemné vztahy mezi Českou republikou (Československem) a Chorvatskem (Jugoslávií), a jakými prostředky v nich byl obraz Chorvatska (Jugoslávie) konstruován.
Mluví jako pražský rozhlas!
Authors: Kuldanová Pavlína
Published: January 2025

Podnětem k vytvoření příspěvku se stala replika použitá v nadpisu, která vyjadřuje ocenění vysoké úrovně ovládnutí českého jazyka bulharskými mlu-včími. Text přináší zamyšlení nad tím, zda dnešní „pražský rozhlas” může skuteč-ně sloužit jako příklad vzorové mluvy, a konkrétními příklady dokládá, že zejména zvuková stránka mluvených projevů rozhlasových moderátorů tento ideál bohužel nenaplňuje.
Hrvatsko-češke veze kroz povijest – sličnosti i razlike dvaju naroda
Authors: Lipovac Marijan
Published: January 2025

U radu se donosi opći pregled odnosa hrvatskog i češkog naroda kroz povijest od srednjeg vijeka do danas, uz isticanje njihovih temeljnih politič-kih i kulturnih obilježja i upozoravanje na njihove sličnosti i razlike. Naglasak je na ključnim osobama i događajima koji potvrđuju bliskost dvaju naroda zbog sličnosti u državnopravnom položaju i pripadnosti zajedničkom kulturnom i civilizacijskom krugu. Hrvatska i Češka kao kraljevine zadržale su svoju državnost i nakon ulaska u šire državne zajednice (Ugarsko-Hrvatsko Kraljevstvo, odnosno Sveto Rimsko Carstvo Njemačke Narodnosti), a od 1490. do 1918. imale su i zajedničke kraljeve. Od 1527. Hrvatska i Češka, kao dio prije spomenutih državnih zajednica, ujedno su i dio Habsburške Monarhije, u kojoj se Hrvati i Česi formiraju kao moderne nacije te istodobno razvijaju svoje odnose. Od 1918. do 1991., odnosno 1993., Hrvatska i Češka dio su višenacionalnih država Čehoslovačke i Jugoslavije te na njihove od-nose u 20. stoljeću uvelike utječe političko uređenje Europe nakon Prvog, odnosno Drugog svjetskog rata. Danas su Hrvatska i Češka kao samostalne države članice Europske unije i NATO-a, što je povoljan okvir za nastavak njihove suradnje.
A relação entre as vias de comunicação e o Planejamento Urbano Pombalino na cidade de Cáceres – MT
Authors: Arruda Thais Lara Pinto de , Carignani Gisele , Ravache Rosana Lia
Published: January 2025

This article investigates the influence of waterways on the urban development of Cáceres-MT, during the Pombalino period, analyzing the river as a central element in the territorial planning promoted by the Portuguese crown. Focusing on the strategic role of the Paraguay River, we analyzed how this communication route influenced the urban layout of the then Vila Maria do Paraguay, outlined according to the urban planning principles of Marquês de Pombal. The central objective is to investigate the relationship between the Paraguay River and the spatial organization of Cáceres, contextualizing Pombalino urbanism and its impact on the formation of the city. The methodology is based on bibliographical review and documentary analysis, including historical maps and architectural records, which allows a comparison between the theoretical principles of urbanism and their practical application in Cáceres. It is concluded that the urban planning of Cáceres was structured around the waterways, reflecting the political and economic interests of the Portuguese Crown and consolidating the city as a strategic point on the western border of colonial Brazil.
Intracranial injections of viral vectors in mouse midbrain and striatum v1
Authors: Zhang Yan-Feng , J Cragg Stephanie
Published: January 2025

The following protocol outlines the steps necessary for intracranial injections of viral vectors in midbrain and striatum in mice. These steps are generalisable for different viruses and injection sites, however care must be taken to optimise injection coordinates and virus titre.
An effective protocol to isolate and mechanically test silk fibers spun by Osmia lignaria v1
Authors: Wasserman Oran , J. Morley Jackson , F. Williams Mary-Kate , E. Bell Brianne , L Cox-Foster Diana , A. Jones Justin
Published: January 2025

Silk, a remarkable protein-based fiber spun by various arthropod lineages, has been prized for millennia, with the cocoon silk of domesticated silkworms and spiders being the most utilized and extensively studied. There is limited information on how silk can be used to investigate biology, development, and health in other silk producing species, particularly for solitary bees such as Osmia lignaria Say (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). Osmia lignaria, an increasingly managed solitary pollinator, produces silk cocoons during the fifth instar larval stage. We have developed a minimally invasive protocol to isolate and mechanically test O. lignaria silk fibers using a 3-D printed well plate system for rearing and two specific isolation techniques. Our protocol allows for collecting individual fibers directly from silk-spinning larvae between silk initiation and cocoon formation without preventing subsequent cocoon development, enabling silk characterization as part of larger rearing and developmental studies. For this study, isolated fibers were mounted on C-cards, facilitating diameter measurement using a microscope and mechanical testing with an MTS Synergie 100 tensile testing instrument. We successfully isolated and tested the mechanical properties of naturally spun silk from O. lignaria, with 20 fibers isolated and mechanically tested from seven larvae. Further examination of isolated silk can reveal physical, molecular, chemical, and morphological characteristics, advancing our understanding of bee silk properties and their role in bee biology, evolution, and nutritional status. This protocol provides a practical tool for researchers to isolate and study silk from silk-producing bee species.
Fiber Isolation and Mounting onto C-cards v1
Authors: Wasserman Oran , J. Morley Jackson , F. Williams Mary-Kate , E. Bell Brianne , L Cox-Foster Diana , A. Jones Justin
Published: January 2025

This protocol details the isolation of Osmia lignaria silk fibers and their mounting onto C-cards.
Aplikasi Tenaga Solar dalam Industri Pembuatan Malaysia: Analisis Cabaran dan Faktor Kejayaan
Authors:   Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Ahamad Sabki Sharni , Hishamuddin Hawa ,   Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,   Center for Automotive Research, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Sabtu Muhammad Idham ,   Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Wahid Zaliha ,   Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,   Center for Automotive Research, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes challenges and success factors in the use of solar energy in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector. A hierarchical tree based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was modeled to identify the sub-criteria of challenge aspects and success factors. A questionnaire study based on the sub-criteria was conducted on 30 respondents among supervisors and above from various companies involved in the electrical, electronic, and mechanical manufacturing industries that employ machines intensively in the Klang Valley area, Malaysia. Data for the study were collected from survey respondents’ evaluations. The collected data was analyzed using the AHP method. Findings show that there is a significant positive relationship between the challenges and success factors of implementing solar energy in the manufacturing industry in Malaysia. As a result of the study, government initiatives are the key challenges and success factors for the industry involved in utilizing solar energy. The development of a framework for solving the challenge of using solar energy in the industry has been proposed. As a result, the framework can provide added value to government and funding agencies involved in improving Malaysia’s solar energy policy. This contribution will assist them with drafting, developing, and improving existing policies and plans, thereby, leading to more solar energy usage in Malaysia’s manufacturing industry.
Strain-based fatigue reliability assessment of an automobile’s lower arm for various road load conditions due to limited experimental data
Authors:   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 43600 UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Adam Muhammad Ashraf , Karam Singh Salvinder Singh ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 43600 UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Abdullah Shahrum ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 43600 UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Md. Jedi Muhamad Alias ,   Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 43600 UKM, 43600 Bangi, Selangor
Published: January 2025

The aim of this paper is to characterise the strain-based fatigue reliability of a lower arm suspension system using strain signals captured from different types of road load conditions. Given the challenges of acquiring comprehensive loading history data and the inherent difficulties in capturing accurate load–time history data through laboratory or fiield-testing, a stochastic modelling approach was developed. Strain loads obtained from strain gauges were stochastically induced to generate random loads, which were then used to assess fatigue reliability based on the experimental data. The fatigue life, ranging from 3.43 x 105 - 9.02 x 105 cycles per block for highway, rural, and campus roads, was evaluated using the rainfl ow cycle counting technique through the strain life models, i.e. CoffinManson, Morrow, and Smith-Watson-Topper. Furthermore, the reliability of the induced fatigue life data was modelled using a Weibull distribution, resulting in a mean cycle to failure for the lower arm falling within the range of 1.92 x 106 to 2.53 x 106 cycles per block. Among the various road conditions analyzed, the highway exhibited the highest fatigue life, indicating that it is less prone to failure compared to other road conditions, which can be attributed to the smoother road profile. Hence, the use of stochastically induced random loads is proposed as an effective method for assessing strain-based fatigue reliability in aiding for the prediction of the durability and structural integrity of the lower arm suspension system.
Radiation-Induced Damage to Concrete Biological Shielding Materials: A State-of-The-Art Review
Authors:   School of Applied Physic, Faculty of Science and Technology, The National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Ahmad Nasuha , Idris Mohd Idzat ,   School of Applied Physic, Faculty of Science and Technology, The National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia, Amran Mugahed ,   Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942 Alkharj, Saudi Arabia,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, Amran University, 9677, Amran, Yemen, Hussin Azimah ,   Department of Earth Science and Environment, Faculty of Science and Technology, The National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi Selangor Malaysia, Abdul Karim Julia ,   Malaysia Nuclear Agency, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, Masenwat Norazreen ,   Malaysia Nuclear Agency, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, M. Rashid Raizal S. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, Yahya Mohd Syukri ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: January 2025

Concrete is the primary material for such shielding due to its mechanical and structural properties, suitable for neutron and gamma radiation protection. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the impact of nuclear irradiation on the structural integrity of concrete used in biological shielding within nuclear power plants (NPPs). This review highlights the critical role of the hydrogen content of concrete in attenuating neutron flux and its versatility in shape, density, and cost-effectiveness. The review was systematically collected and reviewed previous research papers on the topic, focusing on studies that address the degradation of mechanical properties in concrete exposed to gamma and neutron radiation. Our methodology involved an extensive literature search, critical analysis, and synthesis of findings from peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports that specifically address the degradation of mechanical properties in concrete structures exposed to gamma and neutron radiation. Gamma radiation induces radiolysis in hydrated cement paste, while neutron radiation causes alterations in the crystalline structure of aggregates, leading to volumetric expansion and reduced mechanical strength. Additionally, this review highlights the combined effects of chemical attacks, moisture, and elevated temperatures on concrete degradation during reactor operation. The key findings underscore the need for further research into the degradation mechanisms of concrete biological shielding, emphasizing the influence of various types of nuclear radiation. This understanding is crucial for ensuring concrete’s long-term durability and effectiveness in NPPs, thereby contributing to the safe and sustainable operation of nuclear energy facilities.
Eff ects of the Spatial and Socio-Demographic Attributes of the Residential Environment on Life Satisfaction: A Case Study of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Authors:   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia, Mandeli Khalid N. , Maatouk Mohamed M. H. ,   Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Published: January 2025

Despite extensive research on the association between life satisfaction and city-level economic, socio-demographic, and management variables, few studies have explored the spatial and socio-economic aspects of neighbourhood environments, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the determinants of life satisfaction, with a focus on the impact of various neighbourhood environment aspects on residential satisfaction and overall subjective well-being in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive residential satisfaction survey was conducted in 2020, involving 405 randomly selected households from 14 neighbourhoods. Using an ordinal logistic regression model, the study analyzed the perceived significance of physical and socio-demographic attributes in residential areas. The findings reveal 24 key determinants of both overall life satisfaction and residential satisfaction, classified into four primary dimensions: demographic attributes, housing characteristics, the physical environment of the neighbourhood, and the social environment. Additionally, the study established a significant association and mutual relationship between life satisfaction and residential satisfaction. This research contributes to the theoretical debate and empirical research on life satisfaction by highlighting the crucial role of the residential environment in predicting overall subjective well-being. It underscores the importance of integrating life satisfaction into policies aimed at enhancing the residential environment. The implications of this study suggest that urban planners and policymakers need to prioritize improving neighbourhood conditions to enhance the quality of life for residents, particularly in developing urban contexts. By addressing these determinants, cities can foster environments that promote higher life satisfaction and well-being among their inhabitants.
Improved GIS Techniques and a Novel Physico-Chemical Risk Index for Surface Water Quality Assessment: A Case Study of the Al-Garraf Oil Field
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Falih Khaldoon T. ,   Civil Techniques Department, Nasiriyah Technical Institute, Southern Technical University, Iraq, Mohd Razali Siti Fatin ,   Department of Civil Engineering,   Smart and Sustainable Township Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Abdul Maulud Khairul Nizam ,   Department of Civil Engineering,   Smart and Sustainable Township Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: January 2025

Petroleum hydrocarbons and waste streams have polluted the environment, harmed human health, affected socioeconomic conditions, and impacted communities in oil-producing countries. The aim of the study is to identify hotspots of contaminated water, create spatial risk maps of pollution from the petroleum industry and develop a novel index to estimate ecosystem pollution named physico-chemical risk index (PRI). Ten sites in the Al-Gharraf oil field were analyzed for their water quality. The highest results of the six-month sample analysis were PH (8.7), DO (11.5mg/L), turbidity (70.3 NTU), temperature (34 C), BOD5 (37.8 mg/L), COD (101 mg/L) and TSS (109 mg/L). To achieve the above objectives, different methods and techniques were used; one of them is inverse distance weighting(IDW) with GIS to create geographical maps of the measured parameters. The IDW method was used to accurately map the distribution of ecosystem parameters of the oil field. The PRI was performed to compare the threshold values for pollutant elements with the contamination of the site. The threshold value for contaminated water in Garraf oil field is 24.328 and is determined by the PRI index. The analysis is carried out at regular intervals and compared with the threshold values. This work has created an important database for the oil industry that should be used to monitor ecosystems.