bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Construcción discursiva de estudiantes mapuches en torno a la machi: racismo, escolarización y evangelización
Authors: Westermeyer-Jaramillo Marleen Adriana
Published: February 2024

Resumen El racismo se expresa en la estructura de las sociedades y en las prácticas discursivas de las personas. Entre las instituciones que desde los procesos de colonialismo e imperialismo contribuyeron a la consolidación del racismo se encuentran la escuela y las iglesias. Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar cómo se articulan los conceptos de racismo, escolarización y evangelización en la construcción discursiva de estudiantes mapuches de educación básica en torno a la figura de la machi. En una primera etapa, se desarrolló una investigación-acción para la enseñanza de las plantas en perspectiva intercultural y, en una segunda etapa, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a dos participantes del estudio. El método de análisis se adscribe a la teoría de Bonilla-Silva, quien plantea cómo existen marcos argumentativos y patrones discursivos que dan cuenta del racismo estructural. Algunos de los marcos encontrados en esta investigación incluyen el racismo cultural, la minimización y normalización del racismo, así como también el uso de estrategias retóricas para validar testimonios negativos sobre la cultura, como el empleo de historias y testimonios. Uno de los aportes de este estudio es evidenciar cómo en las minorías también se presenta un discurso racista, producto del racismo estructural de las sociedades reproducido por instituciones como la escuela y la iglesia.
Fake news e educação à luz dos afetos em Baruch Espinosa
Authors: Pinheiro Daniel Calbino , Silva Fabio de Barros
Published: February 2024

Resumo O elevado volume de notícias falsas, na última década, tem mobilizado ações no intuito de promover suas correções. Na educação, emergem instrumentos que visam a capacitar os estudantes para reconhecer informações enviesadas. Apesar da sua importância, nem sempre essas tentativas são suficientes, e em alguns casos podem ter efeito contrário, aumentando a convicção na desinformação. Neste contexto, a partir da teoria dos afetos de Baruch Espinosa (1632-1677), o objetivo geral deste ensaio consiste em trazer indícios que ajudem a compreender as crenças nas fake news e, consequentemente, em pensar uma educação que permita maior efetividade nas suas correções. Em termos metodológicos, propõe-se, no aprofundamento da investigação bibliográfica, resgatar as reflexões filosóficas, em especial, na obra “Ética – Demonstrada em ordem Geométrica”. Os achados apontam que a inovação ontológica no projeto espinosano consiste em indicar que os homens usam pouco a razão na constituição ética da sociedade, uma vez que são movidos por afetos que interferem nas formas como se valora o bem e o mal. Isso abre espaço para uma analogia com a dinâmica das fake news, uma vez que, nem sempre, a falta de escolaridade é o fator mais relevante para se acreditar em notícias falsas. Em contraponto, o pensamento do filósofo pode ser útil para se pensar em formas educacionais de correções das fake news, a partir da concatenação e ordenação dos afetos, em situações que atravessam as leituras de notícias falsas.
Computação e o ensino superior artístico português: currículos e práticas nos cursos de graduação públicos
Authors: Morais Eduardo , Morais Carla
Published: February 2024

Resumo Os cursos de graduação em artes e design têm vindo a incorporar o ensino da computação nos seus programas de estudo. Por meio de uma análise documental dos currículos de 1º ciclo oferecidos pelo subsistema de ensino público de Portugal no ano letivo 2018-19, identificamos 40 cursos de diversas áreas artísticas e de design, frequentados por cerca de 5.600 estudantes, que abordavam a programação de computadores em pelo menos uma unidade curricular. Numa subsequente análise qualitativa das fichas das 128 unidades que identificamos como relevantes, procedemos a uma caracterização dos objetivos, dos conteúdos e dos métodos de avaliação e de ensino da computação no ensino superior artístico. Perante o ceticismo, expresso na literatura, sobre a validade e a robustez de abordagens breves ao tema da computação, notamos que parte dos cursos lhe dedica poucas unidades ou créditos. Encontramos, ainda, cursos em que o tema é introduzido numa fase avançada do currículo, em que é provável uma menor dedicação dos estudantes. Ao nível das unidades curriculares, notamos a prevalência do objetivo de capacitar os estudantes para uma aprendizagem autônoma, que se traduz frequentemente em conteúdos demasiado extensos para uma abordagem não superficial. Alertamos, ainda, para o uso de métodos de avaliação por meio da realização de projetos que não asseguram a aprendizagem dos conteúdos. Esperamos, com este artigo, prestar um ponto de situação e dar um contributo para a reflexão e para o debate sobre a relevância e sobre a forma como a computação é abordada no ensino das artes e do design.
Centros escolares: espaços de colaboração transformadora entre docentes da educação préescolar e do primeiro ciclo
Authors: Miranda Helena , Abelha Marta , Seabra Filipa
Published: February 2024

Resumo As práticas colaborativas docentes têm sido objeto de crescente atenção, particularmente quanto ao impacto na melhoria do desempenho profissional e da qualidade do ensino. O reordenamento da rede escolar, em Portugal, ocorrido há duas décadas, congregou os docentes dos primeiros níveis de educação (anteriormente lecionando estabelecimentos dispersos) em centros escolares. O presente artigo apresenta dados de um estudo de caso realizado em centros escolares portugueses, equacionando se essa agregação estaria a propiciar a observação de práticas entre docentes, o incremento de atitudes de diálogo e de colaboração, e quais as suas repercussões no desenvolvimento profissional docente. Foram realizadas quatro entrevistas em focus group englobando, na totalidade, vinte e oito docentes de educação pré-escolar e 1º ciclo do ensino básico 5, complementadas por sete entrevistas individuais. Como resultados principais, evidenciou-se o ônus da tradição de individualismo e confirmaram-se as mais-valias do reordenamento escolar. Com efeito, a agregação conduziu a reconfigurações nas interações, nas metodologias de trabalho e nas práticas curriculares dos docentes envolvidos. As conclusões apontam para a viabilidade do papel do centro escolar enquanto recurso formativo privilegiado de fácil acesso, relevando na melhoria do desempenho profissional. Foi reconhecida uma contribuição mais importante ao convívio e ao trabalho entre pares, em detrimento de formações institucionalizadas.
An Algorithm with Improved Complexity for Pebble Motion/Multi-Agent Path Finding on Trees
Authors: Ardizzoni Stefano , Saccani Irene , Consolini Luca , Locatelli Marco , Nebel Bernhard
Published: February 2024

The pebble motion on trees (PMT) problem consists in finding a feasible sequence of moves that repositions a set of pebbles to assigned target vertices. This problem has been widely studied because, in many cases, the more general Multi-Agent path finding (MAPF) problem on graphs can be reduced to PMT. We propose a simple and easy to implement procedure, which finds solutions of length O(|P|nc + n2), where n is the number of nodes, P is the set of pebbles, and c the maximum length of corridors in the tree. This complexity result is more detailed than the current best known result O(n3), which is equal to our result in the worst case, but does not capture the dependency on c and |P|.
Concrete touchdown: new technology influences industrial buildings in Norway, 1912–1920
Authors: Haupt Thomas
Published: February 2024

Construction technology developed quickly during the first decades of the twentieth century. This influenced the construction of industrial buildings at the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage site of Rjukan and Notodden in Norway. Behind the construction was Hydro, a company founded in 1905 to produce synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to increase the world’s food production. This industrial development demanded large structures such as hydropower stations and production facilities. Concrete was introduced for the first time during this period, and systems are characterised by heavy concrete bearing walls and mixed bearing walls where concrete and steel were combined. Such systems demanded significant material resources and resulted in the development of steel and concrete skeleton frames. The development of viable systems was achieved through research in materials science and structural engineering, in both the USA and Europe. This paper discusses how concrete influenced construction and building systems at this site. Similarities to industrial buildings and other building typologies are evident and connect the site to the international context of architecture and engineering history. Understanding the characteristics of individual buildings and presenting them in an order of a construction systems will support the work of architects and engineers in future conservation schemes.
Aplicación de la derivada en contexto
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Zabala Arango Lina María , Nova Martínez Manuel Arturo , Sorza Álvarez Elkin Giovani
Published: February 2024

En el marco de la enseñanza-aprendizaje por competencias, propios de nuestro modelo institucional, el profesor cumple en esencia un papel de acompañamiento en el proceso de construcción del conocimiento y desarrollo de las competencias. En este sentido, la presente guía tiene como propósito fortalecer el desarrollo académico experimental de los estudiantes de los programas de Ingeniería Civil y de Sistemas, proporcionando un enfoque práctico para aplicar el concepto de derivada en diferentes contextos de la ingeniería. Siguiendo una metodología paso a paso, los estudiantes podrán comprender cómo utilizar la derivada para calcular la tasa de cambio en distintas variables tales como el tiempo, la posición, la velocidad, la temperatura, la presión, entre otras. Además, se explica cómo utilizar la derivada para analizar el comportamiento de funciones como producto de la relación entre variables y cómo aplicarla en la optimización de procesos y diseño de sistemas. Cada instrucción le permite al estudiante aplicar el concepto de derivada de forma práctica y establecer un enfoque matemático para dinamizar el concepto de cambio en cualquier contexto tanto cotidiano como imaginable.
Impact of Proprioceptive Training on Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Soccer Players: A Single Group Preliminary Study
Authors: Rutkowski Tomasz
Published: February 2024

Football is one of the most popular team sports globally. Both amateur and professional footballers face the risk of injuries during training and matches. To mitigate this risk, a study was conducted focusing on training to improve postural stability – a crucial element in sports injury prevention. The study involved 20 boys aged 14–15 years, training at a professional football club, with a mean height of 172 cm and a body weight of 58.5 kg. The intervention comprised additional training sessions held twice a week over three months, utilizing the Delos Postural Proprietary System platform. Each training session lasted 15 minutes. As part of the study, the footballers underwent the ‘RIVA’ test, assessing postural stability with eyes closed and open before and after the intervention. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in both trials, 4.3% and 2.1%, respectively. When compared with findings from other studies, it is reasonable to conclude that this form of additional training may contribute to a reduction in injuries, especially among young football players.
The Relationship Between Smartphone Usage Duration with Hand Grip, Pinch Grip Strength and It’s Impact on NCS Motor Parameters of Median Nerve in Young Population – An Observational Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor in S.S Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education Navsari, Gujarat India., Patel Jagruti , Rana Prachi ,   Assistant Professor in S.S Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education Navsari, Gujarat India., Patel Helly ,   Assistant Professor in S.S Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education Navsari, Gujarat India., Patel Niral ,   Assistant Professor in S.S Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education Navsari, Gujarat India.
Published: February 2024

Background: There seems to be a lack of literature regarding the association between handgrip strength and nerve conduction parameters of the median nerve among smartphone users in the young population. There is a need to investigate the inter-relation of grip strength with smartphone usage and motor parameters of the median nerve by carrying out a nerve conduction study. Aims: The study aims to find out the correlation between hand-grip and pinch-grip strength on nerve conduction study motor parameters among smartphone users. Methods and Material: 112 young adult participants were included. Hang grip strength and pinch grip strength were assessed for both hands and after three trials, the average was calculated. The average screen time of their smartphones over the past week was noted, and simultaneously, the motor nerve conduction study parameter of the median nerve was performed. Statistical analysis: Pearson’s correlation was applied to find out the correlation between the component of the handgrip, pinch grip, and motor nerve conduction velocity of the median nerve. The p-value of < 0.001 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study obtained a significant negative correlation between smartphone usage with amplitude and nerve conduction velocity and a significant positive correlation with the latency of the median nerve. Conclusions: The study concluded that smartphone usage reduces the hand grip and pinch grip strength and significantly affects the motor parameters of the median nerve. KEYWORDS: Smartphone screen time, hand grip strength, pinch grip strength, median nerve.
Ophidiomycosis in a Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus (Linnaeus 1758), with behavioral and thermal observations: A case report from Georgia, USA
Authors: Duffus Amanda , Tipton Anna F. , Thompson Morgan , Tillett William , Powers John , Bartlett Danielle , DeSantis Dominic
Published: February 2024

N/A
Irrigation Scheduling Based on Evapotranspiration of Tomato (Solanumm Lycopersicum) Using Atmometer in The Upland Rolling Production Area
Authors:   Researcher, Bataan Peninsula State University, Bangkal, Abucay, Bataan, Philippines, Yambao Crisiel Grace M , Ines Ricson L
Published: February 2024

Objective : The goal is to provide the right amount of water to the crop, at the right time, to meet the crop's needs. It was conducted to estimate evapotranspiration using atmometers for irrigation scheduling that may be highly beneficial in soil water balance, water allocation and budgeting, irrigation management, and improving crop yield and production for greater income. Methods: This study was conducted at the Organic Agricultural Research and Development Innovation Center at the Bataan Peninsula State University – Abucay Campus, Bangkal, Abucay, Bataan, Philippines (North 14°44'28” East 120°27'04”). The effects of using different evapotranspiration estimation methods on the timing and amounts of water application were then evaluated by using a computed irrigation scheduling model. Findings: The atmometer ( and Penman-Monteith ( values were statistically analyzed using linear regression (y=0.8573x + 1.586), coefficients of determination (R² = 0.7236), root mean – squared error (RMSD = 0.73), mean bias error (MBE = 0.03), and the t-statistics (significant at 5% level). The study revealed that the ETo-A data strongly correlated with the ETo-PM data. Using an atmometer for scheduling irrigation on tomatoes would have resulted in an equally similar distribution of irrigation events, more water would have been provided throughout the season compared to using ETo-PM data. Novelty : The calibrated evapotranspiration data from the atmometer may guide appropriate irrigation depth and schedule for tomatoes. By aligning irrigation intervals with other crops’ water requirements, farmers can optimize water usage, minimize water stress, and achieve higher crop yields. Keywords: Atmometer, Bataan Philippines, Evapotranspiration, Tomato, Penman-­Montheith Equation
Troubleshooting guide for DDNS V2 v1
Authors: Akello Joyce
Published: February 2024

This document provides general guidance for troubleshooting problems encountered in the DDNS method. It outlines the factors that might influence the outcome of the DDNS PCR assay run, the common problems encountered, possible causes of the problems, and provides recommendations on corrective action and preventative action. This document is primarily developed for DDNS performed on stool samples, but included are other factors to consider for other sample types.
Explant Surgery: Chronic recoverable Neuropixels in mice v2
Authors: A Aery Jones Emily
Published: February 2024

This protocol collection explains how to build a low-cost, lightweight system to implant 1 Neuropixels 1.0 probe or 2 Neuropixels 2.0 probes into mice, record during freely moving behavior, then recover the probes for future use. This protocol explains how to recover a previously implanted Neuropixel probe and clean for future use. See full collection for more details.
Bioinformatic procedure for shotgun metagenomic analysis of human saliva microbiota v1
Authors: Meslier Victoria , Thirion Florence , not provided mathieu.almeida
Published: February 2024

This protocol describes the bioinformatical procedure for the study of human saliva microbiota.
i
Authors: Adamo Ugo
Published: February 2024

More than five years have passed since the entry into force of the law n. 219/2017 which has positivized the living right in terms of the principle of self-determination and choices of refusal and interruption of health treatments and has regulated the directives that can decide ‘today for then’ defined by law as advance treatment provisions. The elapsed time, albeit not long, is nonetheless suitable for some considerations on the state of ‘health’ of the law and on the difficulties of its implementation both for the actual follow-up and for the very understanding of the institution – as can be seen from the story of Alfredo Cospito – already dramatic and the bearer of other conflicts and regulatory disharmonies
La Investigación Basada en Diseño: Un Ciclo de Mejora en la Formación Inicial de Maestros sobre la Enseñanza De Las Ciencias
Authors: Delord Gabriela , Porlán Rafael
Published: February 2024

Este artículo presenta un Ciclo de Mejora en el Aula entendido como una Investigación Basada en Diseño y realizado con estudiantes de maestros en el ámbito de la enseñanza de las ciencias. Se pretendía favorecer un aprendizaje de calidad en relación con las características de la ciencia y las aportaciones de la investigación a la enseñanza de las ciencias. Se han experimentado seis secuencias de actividades de inspiración constructivista e investigativa. Los resultados se han obtenido de un cuestionario inicial/final, abierto e individual, y de un mapa sobre los aprendizajes alcanzados realizados por los equipos de estudiantes. El análisis muestra que se han logrado aprendizajes valiosos en relación con el método científico, la comunicación científica, las características de los científicos, con énfasis en el papel de la mujer en la ciencia, el espíritu científico, el enfoque de enseñanza-aprendizaje por investigación y el cambio de modelo docente. Se ha detectado ausencia de aprendizaje en relación con la importancia de los procedimientos intelectuales y con las características del conocimiento científico. Finalmente, se aportan mejoras a introducir en las actividades experimentadas. Este trabajo confirma la importancia de las Investigaciones Basadas en Diseño como puente epistemológico entre la teoría y la práctica de aula.
From Education for a Sustainable Development to Ecological Civilization in China: A Just Transition?
Authors: Zhou Ronghui (Kevin)
Published: February 2024

This article uses just transition to understand the education for sustainable development (ESD) transition in China. The latter has shifted from an internationally recognized response to support sustainable development to an “ecological civilization,” that is, a policy agenda combining domestic environmental and political interests. Using a climate justice framework, this article interprets the ESD transition on three levels: stakeholder engagement, education scope, and environmental governance. The findings reveal that (a) the concept of ecological civilization is heavily political, (b) its scope is limited to environmental sustainability, and (c) stakeholders from the education sector who participated in the new agenda as policy recipients are underrepresented in decision‐making processes. Most importantly, despite the heavy political endorsement of the agenda, many previous challenges associated with ESD, such as lack of policy support, inadequate professional training, and exam pressures, continue at the institutional level. This article recommends establishing an overarching ESD or ecological civilization framework in the education sector to sustain the growing attention given to ecological civilization in the Chinese education sector and calls for further research on the roles of education in just transition in the global context.
UKRAINIAN BUDDHISM AND NEOBUDDHISM IN WAR CONDITIONS
Authors:   Oles’ Honchar Dnipro National University, Dnipro, Ukraine, TALKO Tetiana , GRABOVSKA Iryna ,   Research Institute of Ukrainian Studies of Ministry Education and Science, Kyiv, Ukraine, KAHAMLYK Svitlana ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the peculiarities of the functioning of Buddhist and neo- Buddhist movements in the conditions of the war in Ukraine. It is noted that the modernization of Ukrainian culture, which is accompanied by the development of post-secular trends, manifests itself not only in the revival and transformation of religious beliefs traditional for our people, but also in the spread of non-traditional and neo-religious teachings and movements, among which Buddhism and Neo-Buddhism occupy a special place. The revival of Buddhism in Ukraine in the 90s of the last century took place mainly with the mediation of Russia. In the situation that developed at that time, Buddhism acted as a kind of "agent" of Russian cultural expansion. In the conditions of the war against rashism, it largely became independent from Russian influence. Among the most striking manifestations of Buddhism in Ukraine is the sangha of the Mahayanist direction of the Nipponzan Myōhōji Order, whose representatives have suffered from racist aggression since 2014 and until today. As a result of the occupation by Russian terrorists of parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, neo-religious groups, including Buddhists, were displaced from these territories. Seeking refuge, Ukrainian Buddhists were directly faced with the need to form a clear position in relation to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, not hiding behind the general Buddhist notion of the absurdity of any war as a way to resolve conflicts. During the analysis, it was also established that under the influence of transformational processes in Western European Buddhism, domestic Buddhism is being modernized. In Ukraine, neo-Buddhist practices are identified with such directions and schools as Karma Kagyu, Zen Buddhism, Nittiren, White Lotus, as well as with Protestant and cyber Buddhism. Within the boundaries of neo-Buddhist teachings, the problem of Russia's aggressive war of aggression against Ukraine is discussed sporadically, but it is already possible to distinguish certain trends in the understanding and interpretation of its essence and the preference for a negative assessment of the moral component of rashist aggression, which certainly indicates positive shifts in the ideas of domestic followers of the doctrine and hope on the useful application of Buddhist methods and practices to improve the spiritual and psychological state of the Ukrainian community, as well as on the further development of antitotalitarian tendencies and tolerance towards non-traditional religious phenomena in its environment.
UKRAINIAN CULTURE CREATION AS A FACTOR OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF UKRAINE IN THE CONDITIONS OF RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
Authors:   Research Institute of Ukrainian Studies Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, KONONENKO Alla
Published: February 2024

It is shown that the war unleashed by the Russian Federation was directed against the Ukrainian people and that the Ukrainian national idea, whose main goal is to ensure the consolidation, cohesion and national unity of the Ukrainian nation, should play a decisive role in resisting attempts to divide the country along ideological and national lines. As with any genocide, the Russian Federation is primarily trying to erase the Ukrainian identity, so a lot of effort should be directed to its preservation. All forms of culture and art should have a major function, primarily its newest forms, which reflect the reaction of Ukrainian artists to the escalation of the war. For society, it is culture that gives a sense of the soul of the people, belonging to one's country and unity. Therefore, the special interest of researchers, not only culturalists and art historians, but also researchers of social sciences in the topics of the transformation of Ukrainian society in the conditions of war, can trace certain trends, images, forms that change and reflect specific periods of living in collective traumatized by war, as well as the multiplicity of experiences in dense reality wartime in Ukraine and beyond. It is indicated that the destruction of Ukrainian culture during a large-scale war is not an accident. The desire to protect one's state has become a unifying factor of Ukrainian society, which, speaking about the unique qualities of Ukrainian identity through cultural practices, unites the whole world around Ukraine, leaving no chance for the aggressor to escape responsibility. The importance of Ukrainian cultural and artistic practices as a significant factor in the consolidation of Ukrainianness in the conditions of Russian aggression for the establishment of Ukrainian identity is proven.
SUPPORT AND ACCOMPANIMENT OF UKRAINIANS DURING THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL STATE
Authors:   Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, LYKHOSHEST Olga , SUKHOMLINOV Serhii ,   Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, BATAREINA Iryna ,   Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The article examines the essence of the work of social workers and organizations regarding the issue of support and accompaniment of parents and children under martial law. The military invasion of the aggressor country on the territory of Ukraine in February 2022 led to the fact that the residents of Ukraine had to leave their homes. They have become forcibly displaced persons who need the protection and support of their state and the states of other countries. The main necessary points for forcibly displaced persons are highlighted. Ways to improve work in the direction of supporting Ukrainians in Ukraine and Germany have been selected. In the conditions of the war, the issue of creating a comfortable educational environment and organizing the educational process becomes important, especially for those children who have suffered psychological trauma. It is necessary to promote comprehensive harmonious social adaptation, to create effective health-preserving programs for the general development of children affected by the war. The peculiarities of the development of the social sphere of society, the complication of the social life of citizens as a result of the social, economic and political crisis of the state require progressive approaches in the training of specialists. The professional training of a social work specialist is based on qualification requirements that combine a set of professional requirements, characteristics, indicators, values, roles, functions, etc. The provision of social services in Ukraine requires different categories of citizens. Today, there is practically no sphere in society that would not be covered by innovative processes to one degree or another. The social sphere is one of those spheres where innovation is simply necessary. After all, innovation is the search for new, more effective, rational ways of solving problems, without them we will remain where we are. And asking questions requires new approaches. Technologization of social work is a reflection of the civilized way of solving social problems of society and man. It always has an innovative, creative character, being connected with the constant search for more perfect, and therefore more effective and economical ways of using human resources, his creative potential.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Energy Control System based on Minimum Energy Use Rate
Authors: R.Kennady Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research proposes an energy control method for hybrid electric automobiles with the objective of minimizing energy consumption rate. The method involves three main steps: (1) measuring energy source parameters under various driving conditions in a real automobile, (2) optimizing the efficiency of three energy sources based on power and energy consumption rate using a self-adaptive genetic algorithm, and (3) implementing an energy switching system to distribute energy during real-world driving based on State of Charge (SOC) and power demands of the hybrid system. The proposed method allows for rapid adaptation to real-world conditions, ensuring optimal operation of the multi-energy automobile and offering significant practical engineering value.
Data Persistence Storage in VMs Cloud-Based Software
Authors: O.Pandithurai Et al.
Published: February 2024

The virtual machine data persistence storage method in a cloud environment addresses the challenge of persistent storage for user data in cloud computing systems. This paper proposes a system and method that enables the creation and expansion of block devices for virtual machines. The method involves a major node receiving user requests, determining whether it is a block device creation or expansion request, and executing the appropriate steps. The major node interacts with storage nodes to create logical volumes and register them as block device services. By implementing this method, the issue of non-persistent storage for user data after virtual machine shutdown is effectively resolved. This paper presents a detailed description of the method, its background, research objectives, and a conclusion highlighting the significance and benefits of the proposed virtual machine data persistence storage system.
A Scalable and Economical Method for Distributed Data Processing
Authors: R.Kennady Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research paper presents a distributed data processing approach that involves the establishment of virtual machines, the creation of a distributed system, and the processing of data to obtain desired results. The proposed method aims to provide a simple and cost-effective solution for distributed data processing, with the ability to scale infrastructure according to the specific needs. Furthermore, a distributed data processing system is introduced, comprising virtual machines equipped with specialized software to facilitate the establishment of the distributed system. The method offers practical advantages in terms of implementation simplicity, reduced infrastructure costs, and improved resource utilization.
Dual-Step Parallel Approach for Network Flow Restoration to File
Authors: O.Pandithurai Et al.
Published: February 2024

This paper presents a network flow recovery method that focuses on recovering network flow to a file. The proposed method utilizes a two-stage parallel strategy to maximize the processing efficiency of multi-core computers. It involves acquiring high-speed flow, splitting the flow using Mac address xor and IP address xor methods, and resolving the initial flow into multiple thin flows. The method employs a 'producer-consumer model' loose coupling multithreading framework for data transfer within the thin flow recovery flow path, achieving parallelism at the threading level. Load balancing is implemented on each thin flow, and support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols is provided. The objective of this research is to address the challenge of converting "invisible" network flow into computationally processable information under high-speed network bandwidth. By doing so, this method offers technical support for identifying and blocking illegal network information transmission.
Multi-Network Fusion Technology for Online Health Care
Authors: Sai Krishnan Ganesh Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research presents a multifunctional remote medical care structure based on multi-network fusion. The structure facilitates various processes, including entity registration, authentication, electronic medical record establishment, data acquisition, remote diagnosis, and information feedback. The user terminal consists of a smart phone and a medical sensor, while the structure server includes modules such as server communication, information management, safety, disease diagnosis, information feedback, and authentication center. The structure offers rapid response, timely detection of pathological changes, convenience, and rapidness. Additionally, it allows for easy functional expansion and significant upgrading capabilities.
Method of Assortment Control for Sector Boundary Traffic Signals Using Organic Computing
Authors: Baskar Ravi Et al.
Published: February 2024

The research focuses on developing anassortment control procedure for traffic signals at sector boundaries using organic computing principles. This study lies at the intersection of urban traffic signal control and artificial intelligence. The proposed procedure comprises various modules, including traffic flow monitoring, self-optimization, self-modification, evolutionary learning, self-assessment, and self-adaptation. The objective is to achieve efficient assortment between traffic signals at sector boundaries, thus preventing congestion and traffic blockages in the intersecting areas.
Fiber-Optic Interferometry and Phase Generation-Based Micro-Vibration Estimating System
Authors: O.Pandithurai Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research presents a novel contactless micro-vibration estimating system that combines a Michelson fiber-optic interferometer and phase generation carriers based on calculation of the arc tangent. The system utilizes a narrow-band light source, a coupler, and a non-equilibrium Michelson fiber-optic interferometer to measure micro-vibrations on the surface of an object. One path of the light irradiates the object's surface vertically using an optical-fiber self-focusing lens, while the other path is reflected by a device at the reference arm's optical fiber. The light paths are then coupled, detected by a photoelectric coupler (PD), and processed by a data processing module. Additionally, the data processing module generates carrier waves to control a phase modulator on the interference arm. The resulting measurements are obtained using a phase demodulation technique based on the calculation of arc tangent (ARCTAN). The proposed system exhibits high flexibility, excellent response, and is unaffected by light intensity and visibility drifting, enabling online measurements of contactless micro-vibrations.
Virtual Reality is Revolutionising Healthcare: A Groundbreaking Method for Medical Applications
Authors: Sai Krishnan Ganesh Et al.
Published: February 2024

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative technology with immense potential in various fields, including healthcare. Virtual reality medical application systems offer a novel approach to medical training, patient care, and research. By creating immersive and interactive virtual environments, these systems enable healthcare professionals to simulate realistic scenarios, practice complex procedures, and enhance their skills without compromising patient safety. Patients, on the other hand, can benefit from VR experiences that provide a deeper understanding of their medical conditions, facilitate informed decision-making, and improve treatment outcomes. VR also holds promise in areas such as mental health therapy, rehabilitation, and telemedicine, expanding access to healthcare services and improving the overall patient experience. This article explores the key aspects of virtual reality medical application systems, including their components, benefits, future prospects, and the impact they can have on the healthcare industry.
Ivan Alekseevich Pashutin at the origins of training specialists in dentistry in Russia
Authors: Iordanishvili Andrey K.
Published: February 2024

Ivan Alekseevich Pashutin, the founder of one of the dental schools in Saint Petersburg, played a crucial role in the formation and development of training in the field of dentistry in Russia. However, information about him in the special literature is limited.
The aim of the study was to provide information about the role of Doctor of Medicine I.A. Pashutin as one of the organizers of training specialists in the field of dentistry in Russia.
This article is based on the information available in the Russian special literature about Pashutin.
Information about the life, family, and training of Pashutin as a person, military doctor, scientist, and specialist in dental diseases were provided. The sources of Pashutin’s knowledge and skills in dentistry were noted, as well as his organizational abilities, especially in the training of dentists, including at the dental school he created in Saint Petersburg. Notably, Pashutin was the first head of an independent course of odontology at the Military Medical Academy.
Doctor of Medicine Ivan Alekseevich Pashutin was at the origins of the training of specialists in dentistry in Russia. His main achievement was the opening of a modern dental school at that time and his work as a teacher, consultant, and doctor on diseases of the teeth and oral tissues.
Design and simulation of a multichannel sensing system for liquid refractometry based on integrated photonics
Authors:   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Zakoyan A.G. , Voronkov G.S. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Lyubopytov V.S. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Sultanov A.K. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Grakhova E.P. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology, Kutluyarov R.V. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology
Published: February 2024

The paper proposes a new architecture for the photonic laboratory-on-a-chip sensing systems, where multiple sensors based on microring resonators (MRR) are fed by a MRR with low quality factor, working as a spectrum shaper. This architecture enables simultaneous intensity scanning of at least four MRR-based sensors on the silicon-on-insulator platform. We evaluated numerically the system’s sensitivity for various schemes of connecting the sensors and the spectrum shaper. The sensor’s sensitivity was 110 nm/RIU. The sensing system configuration largely determines its sensitivity, which reaches 1980 dB/RIU. The considered architecture may be useful for implementing fully integrated optical lab-on-a-chip structures, as well as distributed multichannel sensing systems.
A method for estimating the polymer gel granule volume by an optical technique
Authors:   Department of Physics, Moscow Lomonosov State University, Tokmachev M.G.
Published: February 2024

The paper proposes an algorithm for processing a photo of a granule in order to determine its volume. Factors that influence the result of automatic data processing in the optical micrometry method are investigated. It is shown that by estimating the outline of an ellipse-shaped granule, the algorithm determines its volume with a relative error of 0.4 %, which corresponds to an error in determining the granule diameter of 1 pixel.
An improved video watermarking algorithm with extraction using a mobile device camera
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Evsutin O.O. , Melman A.S. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Podbolotov D.I. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Stankevich A.G. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics
Published: February 2024

The use of screen-capture-resistant digital watermarks is a promising way to store information invisibly in a video stream for later retrieval by the user using a smartphone camera. However, the development of algorithms that implement this scenario is associated with the problem of balancing between the imperceptibility of embedding and robustness. A serious problem is the extraction of watermarks using a mobile device. Most people use the vertical positioning of the smartphone when shooting, which excludes the possibility of only marked video sequences entering the frame. The extraction algorithm first finds the screen area in the image and then extracts the watermark under various distortion conditions. This study proposes an approach to improve the efficiency of the algorithm for embedding digital watermarks into video data based on rectangular patterns, which provides resistance to screen shooting. The proposed approach to increasing the embedding imperceptibility provided an increase in the PSNR and SSIM values by 17.18 % and 7.90 %, respectively. The use of a neural network at the extraction stage reduced the BER value by 64.64 %.
Solving Some Environmental Problems of Polymer Chemistry
Authors:   Saratov State University, Kozhevnikov Н. V. , Kozhevnikova N. I. ,   Saratov State University, Goldfeyn M. D. ,   Saratov State University
Published: February 2024

The kinetics and mechanism of vinyl monomer polymerization were studied. Ways to solve some environmental problems of polymer chemistry have been developed, namely, monomer stabilization to avoid the formation of side polymers due to spontaneous polymeriza­ tion while synthesis, purification and storage of monomers, synthesis of environmentally-pure emulgator-free latexes, synthesis of polymer­ ic flocculants for water purification from disperse particles.
Role of Sex Hormones in Regulation of Basal and Stressed Secretion of Nitric Oxide in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats
Authors:   Saratov State University, Semyachkina-Glushkovskaya O. V. , Anishchenko T. G. ,   Saratov State University, Sindyakova T. A. ,   Saratov State University, Semyachkin-Glushkovskiy I. A. ,   Saratov State University, Kapralov S. V. ,   Saratov State Medical University, Frolov I. A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: February 2024

We studied effects of gonadectomy on nitric oxide content in blood in normotensive and hypertensive females and males at rest and stress situation. We revealed the stronger estrogens but not androgens in regulation of basal and stressed secretion of nitric oxide under differ­ ent physiological conditions (rest, stress, arterial hypertension) that may be one of possible mechanism responsible for higher cardiovas­ cular resistance to stress-induced damages in female compared with male.
The Effect of Bioglass Coating on Microshear Bond Strength of Resin Cement to Zirconia
Authors: Nojedehian Hanieh , Moezzizadeh Maryam , Abdollahi Nahid , Soltaninejad Fatemeh , Valizadeh-Haghi Haleh
Published: February 2024

Objectives:  Durable bonding to zirconia is a challenging issue in dentistry. This study aimed to assess the effect of bioglass coating of zirconia on the microshear bond strength of resin cement to zirconia and to study the effect of thermocycling on this bond.
Materials and Methods: This in-vitro experimental study was conducted on 60 yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia blocks in six groups (N=10) based on surface pretreatment and thermocycling. Surface pretreatments included no treatment control, alumina particle abrasion, and bioglass-coating of zirconia. Resin bonding was performed with Panavia F2.0 cements. Then, half of the specimens underwent a 24-hour incubation in 37°C water, while the other half were subjected to thermocycling (12000 cycles, 5-55°C, 60s for each batch) following the same incubation period. Subsequently, the microshear bond strength of the specimens was measured. Additionally, one block from each group was subjected to scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests.
Results: There was a significant difference between the bond strength values of different groups (P<0.001). Alumina particle abrasion and bioglass coating equally increased the bond strength compared to the untreated control group (P<0.001). Thermocycling caused significant decreases in bond strength in all the groups (P<0.001); however, the bond strength value of the thermocycled bioglass-coated group was significantly higher than that reported for the thermocycled alumina particle abraded group (P=0.015).
Conclusion: Despite the decrease in the bond strength values after thermocycling, the long-term efficacy of the bioglass coating of zirconia was promising.
A comparative genomic approach to decipher the mutations associated with Nipah viral human isolates from southeast Asia
Authors: Norbert Dsouza Norine , Chellasamy Selvaa Kumar
Published: February 2024

Background and Objectives: Multiple outbreaks over two decades and a high mortality rate have emphasized the Nipah virus (NiV) as a priority research area. The study focuses on identifying the mutational landscape in sequences from NiV human isolates from different geographical regions.
Materials and Methods: Thirty-seven NiV genomes of human samples from Malaysia, Bangladesh, and India were subject- ed to phylogeny and metagenomic analysis to decipher the genome variability using MEGA11 software and the meta-CATS web server. Using the Single-Likelihood Ancestor Counting method, the synonymous and nonsynonymous mutations among NiV genes were identified. Further, the nonsynonymous variations were used to identify mutations in all the NiV proteins. Results: The NiV isolates were categorized into NiV-M, NiV-B, and NiV-I clades based on phylogenetic analysis. Metag- enomic analysis revealed 1636 variations in the noncoding and coding regions of the genomes of the three clades of NiV. Further analysis of nonsynonymous mutations showed the phosphoprotein to be highly mutating, whereas the matrix protein was stable.
Conclusion: Deciphering the mutation pattern using a comparative genomics approach for human isolates provided valuable insight into the stability of NiV proteins which can be further used for understanding variations in host-pathogen interaction and developing effective therapeutic measures.