bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
External Physical Demands during Official Under-18 Basketball Games: Consideration of Overtime Periods
Authors: Sosa Carlos , Alonso Pérez-Chao Enrique , Trapero Juan , Ribas Carlos , Leicht Anthony S , Lorenzo Alberto , L Jiménez Sergio
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to identify the external demands during official under-18 basketball matches that included four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) and/or overtime (OT) periods. Variables included: 1) distance covered and distance covered within four intensity zones (standing-walking S-W, jogging JOG, running RUN, and high-speed running HSR); 2) explosive efforts per minute (EEs); 3) PlayerLoad (PL); 4) the number of jumps per minute; 5) the number of accelerations above 2 m∙s2 (ACCs); and 6) the number of decelerations above −2 m∙s2 per minute (DECs). The values for total distance, JOG, RUN, HSR, PL, ACC, and DEC were significantly smaller during periods Q2, Q3, Q4, and OT compared to Q1. In addition, the number of EEs during Q1 was significantly greater than during Q3, Q4, and OT. When comparing OT periods to Q2, there were significantly smaller values for total distance, RUN, and PL. Similarly, when comparing OT periods to Q3, significantly smaller values were found for PL. Furthermore, when comparing OT periods to Q4, significantly smaller values were achieved for total distance and PL. These findings indicate that players experienced a decrease in external physical demands as the match progressed to an OT period. This decrease may be indicative of player fatigue and/or strategic changes that should be considered by practitioners in the preparation and management of players for overall team success in junior basketball competitions.
Impact of Technical-Tactical and Physical Performance
on the Match Outcome in Professional Soccer:
A Case Study
Authors: Barthelemy Benjamin , Ravé Guillaume , Govindasamy Karuppasamy , Ali Ajmol , Del Coso Juan , Demeaux Julien , Bideau Benoit , ZOUHAL Hassane
Published: July 2024

Match outcomes and championship rankings are the consequence of the team’s technical, tactical, and physical variables. This study aimed to compare physical and modern technical-tactical performance variables between matches with different outcomes for a professional soccer team. Total distance covered, distance covered between 20.0 and 25.0 km/h, and at > 25.0 km/h, distance covered at ≥ 3 m/s2 and at ≤ −3 m·s−2 along with several modern technical-tactical variables (expected goals in favor (xG) and against (xGA), expected goals chain in favor (xGC) and against (xGCA) and passes per defensive action (PPDA)) were collected for 71 soccer matches during the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 seasons from a team competing in the French Ligue 2. These technical-tactical and running performance variables were obtained by a validated video tracking system (OPTA) and their values per match were compared depending on the match outcome which was categorized as “loss” (L), “draw” (D) or “win” (W). No significant differences were observed for the different running metrics depending on the match outcome. However, significant differences were observed for xGA (0.70  0.39 vs. 1.24  0.59; pbonferroni= 0.004) and xGCA (5.38  2.78 vs. 10.92  6.18; pbonferroni = 0.002) between wins and losses, respectively. Additionally, there was a weak, but significant correlation between xGCA and distance covered in acceleration (r = 0.255; p = 0.032) and deceleration (r = 0.237; p = 0.047). In conclusion, while our study found associations between technical-tactical variables and match outcomes, causality cannot be inferred. Improved technical-tactical performance may positively impact the match result, especially by the reduction of the opposing team's goal expectancy. On the contrary, running performance variables showed no associations with the match outcome.
Effects of Lumbar Stabilization on Scapular Muscle Activity, Activation Onset Time, and Kinematics in Individuals
with Scapular Dyskinesis
Authors: Sungkue Sumarttra , Sakulsriprasert Prasert , Vongsirinavarat Mantana , Utsahachant Nalut , Jensen Mark P.
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effects of lumbar stabilization on muscle activity, muscle onset time, and scapular kinematics in individuals with scapular dyskinesis. Fourteen participants with scapular dyskinesis were recruited. Scapular muscle activity and activation onset time were measured by electromyography (EMG), and scapular upward rotation was measured by two-dimensional (2-D) Kinovia software, under two conditions: with and without abdominal bracing. There was a significant increase in the activity of the serratus anterior, middle trapezius, and inferior trapezius muscles between the conditions (p < 0.001, p = 0.045, and p < 0.001, respectively). During abdominal bracing, the activation onset time of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius was noticeably shorter (p = 0.041 and p = 0.011, respectively). Scapular upward rotation at 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° of shoulder abduction was significantly greater (p = 0.027, p = 0.003, p = 0.003, and p = 0.030, respectively). Increased scapular muscle activation, early activation onset time, and increased scapular upward rotation were also noted. These changes have an impact on the scapulohumeral rhythm.
Acute Effects of Combined and Distinctive Stretching, Foam Rolling, and Eccentric Exercise in Young Men
with Hamstring Tightness
Authors: Kamandulis Sigitas , Werasirirat Phurichaya , Namsawang Juntip , Singhasoot Nutsupa , Audrius Snieckus Audrius Snieckus , Muanjai Pornpimol
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the changes in fascicle length (FL), musculotendinous unit (MTU) stiffness, muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), and muscular performance following a single bout of a combination of static stretching (SS) or dynamic stretching (DS) with foam rolling (FR), SS only, and eccentric exercise (ECC) only in young men with hamstring tightness. Twenty-five men (20.5 ± 1.5 years) participated in a crossover randomized study of the four conditions (DS+FR, SS+FR, SS, and ECC); each session was spaced seven days apart. FL, MTU stiffness during the straight leg raise (SLR), hamstring SmO2, and isometric and eccentric torque were measured before, immediately and 30 min after exercise. Immediately after exercise, the SLR increased significantly by means of 7.4% (d = 1.07), 6% (d = 1.27), 6% (d = 1.10), and 8% (d = 1.04, all p < 0.001) for DS+FR, SS+FR, ECC, and SS, respectively. FL was longer after exercise under all four conditions (p < 0.05). MTU stiffness decreased after ECC (p = 0.038, d = 0.40). SmO2 tended to decrease for ECC (p > 0.05), but it was increased immediately after those three exercises. Hamstring isometric torque was significantly reduced by an average of 6–9%, but eccentric torque changes varied among conditions. In conclusion, substantial and similar immediate increases in hamstring flexibility, coupled with reduced isometric torque following various exercises, were accompanied by condition-specific alterations in fascicle length, MTU stiffness, or SmO2. These findings provide practical insights for acutely enhancing range of motion in individuals with tight hamstrings.
Gluteus Medius for Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: Assessing Muscle Activity
Authors: Luan Lijiang , Xia Zhengliang , Adams Roger , Ganderton Charlotte , Tirosh Oren , El-Ansary Doa , Pranata Adrian , Han Jia
Published: July 2024

Emerging evidence has suggested that gluteus medius (GM) muscle activity may be critical for functional performance in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). This study aimed to systematically review the literature to determine whether there are differences in GM muscle activity between individuals with and without CAI. A comprehensive search in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCO, and PEDro databases was undertaken from the year of inception to 10 June 2024. Studies that investigated GM muscle activity during physical activities in healthy controls or copers and individuals with CAI were included. The quality assessment was conducted using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality scale (NOS). After review, forty studies (1840 participants) were included; NOS scoring for the included studies ranged from 5/9 to 9/9 stars. GM activity was reported for seven activities: walking (14 studies), stance-transition (four studies), jump-landing (13 studies), perturbation (six studies), balance (four studies), cutting (three studies), and other functional exercises (seven studies). The outcome measures selected to examine each task varied across studies, and electromyography (EMG) results were inconsistent. Overall, although the quality of the available studies was generally high, there were substantial methodological differences, and the activity of GM muscles in CAI participants compared to controls was equivocal. A consensus on standardization of GM muscle activity assessment reporting should be established to guide future studies.
KAJIAN AWAL PROGRAM PEMERKASAAN PEKERJAAN UNTUK GOLONGAN ORANG KURANG UPAYA PENGLIHATAN OLEH PERTUBUHAN BUKAN KERAJAAN DI SABAH
Authors: Jarimal Norhamidah , Ibrahim Habibie , Sharif Sabariah , Rathakrishnan Balan , Talin Rosy , Jopian Ainur Amira
Published: July 2024

Kajian ini adalah bertujuan untuk meneroka program pemerkasaan pekerjaan untuk golongan Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) penglihatan yang dikelolakan oleh pertubuhan bukan kerajaan di Sabah. Pendekatan kajian ini adalah kualitatif dengan menggunakan kaedah kajian kes. Pengumpulan data menggunakan temubual secara mendalam dengan menggunakan panduan soalan berbentuk semistruktur, pemerhatian dan sumber dokumen. Peserta kajian terdiri daripada pengelola pertubuhan bukan kerajaan dan OKU penglihatan di Sandakan dan Kota Kinabalu. Peserta OKU penglihatan adalah mereka yang menyertai program pemerkasaan yang  dikelolakan oleh pertubuhan bukan kerajaan. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik oleh Braun dan Clarke (2006). Di Sabah, organisasi pertubuhan bukan kerajaan disokong penuh oleh kerajaan negeri di bawah penyelarasan Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah (MPMS). Dana kerajaan negeri melalui MPMS disalurkan kepada pertubuhan bukan kerajaan sebagai sokongan dalam menyediakan program bersesuaian untuk pemerkasaan golongan OKU di Sabah. Hasil kajian mendapati terdapat tiga tema yang terhasil iaitu i) Memberikan kemahiran dan peluang pekerjaan; ii) Peningkatan keyakinan diri; dan iii) Persekitaran yang kurangmenerima kehadiran OKU. Diharapkan agar agensi kerajaan dan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan yang mewakili kepentingan OKU dapat menggembeleng tenaga untuk menyediakan program berkesan berdasarkan tiga tema yang terhasil selaras dengan dasar OKU agar golongan ini dapat menikmati hak, peluang dan akses secara saksama, inklusif dalam masyarakat dan memperkasakan ekonomi OKUpenglihatan.
Impak Teknologi Maklumat Dan Komunikasi Terhadap Kesihatan Mental: Kajian Literatur
Authors: Hasbie Siti Nur Rohani Hasbie , Mahdi Abdul Khalid , Adam Assim Mohamad Ibrani Shahrimin , Taasim Shairil Izwan
Published: July 2024

Kemunculan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK) telah membawa perubahan besar dalam pelbagai aspek kehidupan moden, termasuk kesannya terhadap kesihatan mental. Kertas kajian literatur ini membentangkan penerokaan menyeluruh berkenaan hubungan di antara TMK dan kesihatan mental dalam era digital kontemporari. TMK yang meluas telah mengubah cara individu dan masyarakat berinteraksi, bekerja dan mengakses maklumat namun faedah TMK tidak dapat dinafikan, kebimbangan yang semakin penting telah timbul di sekeliling serta potensi kesannya terhadap kesihatan mental. Melalui lensa antara disiplin, objektif kajian ini menganalisis pelbagai cara di mana TMK mempengaruhi kesejahteraan mental, merangkumi aspek positif dan negatif. Dengan menggunakan pelbagai sumber ilmiah, artikel ini mensintesis bukti empirikal, rangka kerja teori dan kajian kes untuk menjelaskan kesan teknologi digital terhadap kesihatan psikologi, keterkaitan sosial dan pengalaman emosi. Dengan menyelidik mekanisme yang mendasari kesan ini, makalah ini memberikan pandangan tentang cabaran yang ditimbulkan oleh lensa masa TMK yang berlebihan, interaksi sosial dalam talian, buli siber dan ketagihan digital. Pada masa yang sama, ia menonjolkan potensi TMK sebagai platform untuk sokongan kesihatan mental, penyampaian terapi dan kempen kesedaran. Metodologi dalam kajian ini adalah menggunakan pangkalan data carian Connected Paper, Mendeley dan Google Scholar serta menggunakan istilah carian “impak positif TMK”, “impak negatif TMK” dan “kesan TMK terhadap kesihatan mental”. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa terdapatnya hubungan antara TMK dan kesihatan mental menunjukkan interaksi kompleks pengaruh positif dan negatif terhadap kesejahteraan psikologi. Melalui ulasan kritikal, kertas kerja ini menyumbang kepada pemahaman yang lebih terperinci tentang interaksi terperinci antara TMK dan kesihatan mental, menawarkan asas untuk pengesyoran dasar, pertimbangan etika, dan hala tuju penyelidikan masa depan dalam memanfaatkan teknologi untuk menggalakkan kesejahteraan psikologi.
Streamlining Compliance and Risk Management with RegTech Solutions
Authors: Bagwe Chintamani
Published: July 2024

RegTech is a rapidly rising financial services sector focused on using cutting-edge technology to improve the process of regulatory compliance. RegTech solutions are characterized by numerous features and benefits that can considerably contribute to helping organizations operate effectively in the increasingly regulated environment, when it comes to compliance and risk management. This paper sheds light on why RegTech will be one of the most promising markets, driven by the rising cost of compliance and the growing reliance on technology in crisis management. Moreover, this paper will examine the advantages of using such solutions to strike a balance between compliance and operational efficiencies. This paper will deepen the understanding of regulatory compliance, introduce RegTech, and examine the benefits of using these solutions to achieve compliance.
Player Strategy Modeling in Classic Roleplaying Game Battle Environments
Authors: Chan Cheuk Man , Haralick Robert
Published: July 2024

Modern game developers have acknowledged the necessity of a system which adjusts the gameplay experience for gamers. Part of this system of adjustments is called dynamic difficulty adjustment which, as its name suggests, adjusts the difficulty of the game depending on information collected during gameplay. There are many approaches to accomplish this task, amongst which are to change the behavior of the computer-controlled characters according to the player’s patterns of behavior detected from a survey of past actions. This paper introduces a method to collect and process information regarding player action selections to produce an estimated model of the player’s strategy. The estimated player’s model is then used to determine the computer characters’ strategy to keep the game not too easy and not too hard.
Intelligent Cognitive Engine for 5G Network Quality of Service Management
Authors: Nwokoro Ifeanyi Stanly , Sambo Muhammad Qaim Aliyu , Eze Ifeanyi Friday , Ahmed Sanusi Yusuf , Akinfenwa Timothy Ola , Adom-Oduro Zacciah Kwaku , Oshodin Osakpamwan George , Okesola Julius Tunji , Nebechi Nwatu Augustina
Published: July 2024

5G-New scenario transparency in communication between various types of networks that are interconnected is expected in radio multimedia. A prevalent issue across all these diverse platforms is the equitable distribution of the restricted network resource among rival apps. A transcendent measure of how equitably properties are distributed to end-users is called Quality of Service (QoS). It is derived from subscriber satisfaction levels and depends on how quickly the network responds to possible infractions of established regulatory guidelines. There are discussion on the perspective of 5G network trust in terms of QoS management, demand formulation, xMBB, M-MTC, and U-MTC. There is a proposed architecture that controls access in the 5G network's data plane. A new cognitive engine for artificial intelligence that is built on memory is put forth. The idea is to translate the probabilistic sign of a set of variables related to resource distribution to the end-user for multi-service improvement
Developing an Android-based Adaptive Data Acquisition System Powered by Big Data Analysis
Authors: Hungund Priyank Singh Tanvi , Kukreti Shobhit
Published: July 2024

The traditional approaches to transportation data collection have been associated with low accuracy especially in adaptive conditions. To overcome this shortcoming, we suggest an analysis of adaptive data acquisition technology for Android systems using big data analytics. We propose the integration of Android systems into big data analysis frameworks, construct a data transmission processing framework for Android systems, and realize the efficient collection of transportation data. By the use of algorithms, we are able to distinguish between normal, useful, and useless data during the data collection process. The evaluation results show that the adaptive data transmission technology for Android systems, which is suggested in this paper, provides an analysis accuracy of about 50% and allows for the effective gathering of relevant transport data.
Trends in Climatic Variables and Pattern of Diseases: A study in South Assam of the
Eastern Himalayan region
Authors: Paul Pallabi , Roy Niranjan
Published: July 2024

Assessing the impact of climate change is crucial for identifying changes that have already taken place, which will lead to future predictions. A trend analysis of two important weather variables, mainly rainfall and temperature for South Assam, shows rising trends of the weather variables indicating climate change. The findings focus on the prevalence of diseases associated with climate change in the southern region of Assam. The trend analysis of the weather variables is done with the help of Sen’s slope estimator and Mann Kendall statistic. The sample data is also used to assess the effects of weather variables connected to the climate on health. The analysis indicated occurrences of climate induced diseases in the study area with wide variations across districts and rural-urban areas
Forest Establishments In Kumaun Himalaya Region During The Colonial Regime: With
Special Reference To Forest Rest Houses
Authors: Bhatt Tarun Kumar , Bisht Surendra Singh
Published: July 2024

This study inquiries into the forest infrastructure that was established during the period of the British colonial regime in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand region has been characterized by abundance of forests from ancient times, owing to its unique geographical location. Consequently, after the annexation of Uttarakhand in 1815, the British administration directed its attention towards the copious forest resources. However, the development of mechanisms and machinery is also necessary to effectively exploit the available resources. This study examines the factors that prompted the British government to take notice of the extensive forest resources in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, as well as the measures they implemented to establish a robust infrastructure in the form of Forest Rest Houses, cart and bridal roads, railway tracks, dak
bungalows and guest houses etc. facilitating the efficient exploitation of these forests.
Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Contents In Hydroponically Grown Bacopa
monnieri (L.) Pennel With The Soil Grown Plants
Authors: Datta Soumi , Raturi Pankaj Prasad , Singh Indrajeet , Nath Amar , Singh Rana Charan , Sawant Laxman
Published: July 2024

In Ayurvedic medicine, Bacopa monnieri (L) is used as a nervine tonic to support mental health and enhance brain function. The main bacopasaponin component of B. monnieri is called bacoside A. By 2050, the world will witness a population of 9.7 billion, out of which the urban settlements will be 75%, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Organizations. Meeting the global demand for
plants (food and medicinal) will be a major challenge as geoponic agriculture is facing turbulence due to rapid urbanization, climate change, natural disaster, soil pollution, poor soil fertility, dearth of water, frequent drought conditions, natural calamities, indiscriminate use of chemicals and pesticides leading to soil pollution, among
various other aspects. Therefore, to increase the production of plants under the given condition, it is imperative to change our existing traditional cultivation practices and switch to the “soilless” mode of cultivation known as ‘hydroponics’. Soilless cultivation with ubiquity and space efficiency, quantity and quality assurance, costeffectiveness, limited water requirement, and sustainability has shown promising results across the globe, particularly on a large scale in urban and suburban scenarios. The current study was embarked to compare the phytochemical contents between the B. monnieri grown under hydroponic condition and soil grown. Results have shown higher content of bacoside and other active compounds under hydroponic condition than compared
to soil grown plants. Therefore, medicinal plants can be cultivated under hydroponic conditions as an alternative to geoponic cultivation and avoid the problems unique to traditional practices.
Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Rhus parviflora Leaf Extract and its
Antimicrobial Activity
Authors: Badoni PP , Kumar Goutam
Published: July 2024

In the present paper, synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Rhus parviflora leaf extract is reported. The aqueous leaf extract is resourcefully used for the reduction and stabilization of AgNPs. UV– Visible spectroscopy demonstrated surface plasmon resonance peaks in the range 422–425 nm which confirmed the formation of AgNPs. XRD pattern showed the existence of face centred cubic phase AgNPs with average
particle size (D) less than 03nm as calculated by Debye Scherrer formula. TEM analysis validated that the synthesized AgNPs were spherical in nature and ranged from 04 to 10nm in size. FTIR study suggested that the AgNPs must be capped and stabilized by the polyphenolic bio-components present in the R. parviflora leaf extract. Antibacterial and antifungal tests of AgNPs were also performed against the selected bacterial and
fungal strains, respectively and the tests showed good results. Therefore, these biosynthesized AgNPs could be utilized further for their potential applications in biomedicines and especially for the encounter against the multidrug resistant microbes.
Peak Performance: Time Management Competency and Academic Achievement Among
Secondary Students in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Authors: Dangwal Amita
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the time management competency and academic achievement levels among secondary students. The sample consists of 450 secondary students from schools in the Pauri block of Uttarakhand. Time management competency was assessed using a scale developed by D.N. Sansanwal and Meenakshi Parashar, while academic achievement scores were obtained from school records. Statistical analyses included measures such as mean, standard deviation, Karl-Pearson coefficient correlation, and t-tests. The findings reveal a significant difference in academic achievement among secondary students.
Impact Of Water Current Velocity In Structuring Benthic Macroinvertebrate
Community In Ramganga River, India
Authors: Mishra Asheesh Shivam , Bist Tarun , Jitendra Jitendra
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study was to investigate how the speed of water flow affects the composition of benthic macro-invertebrate communities in the Ramganga River, located in the Himalayas. Over a period spanning from October 2014 to March 2015, samples were collected from eight different locations along the river, ranging from its source to its mouth (designated as S1 to S8). A total of 160 samples of invertebrates
were collected from each station, covering a spectrum of current velocities. These velocities were classified into five categories: extremely low (type I, 0-15 cms-1
), low (type II, 15-30 cms-1 ), moderate (type III, 30-45 cms-1 ), moderate (type IV, 45-60 cms-1 ), and high (type V, >60 cms-1 ). The mean density of invertebrate fauna
exhibited an increase from type I (214.0±104.6) to type III (545.7±361.3), followed by a decrease in type IV (22.8±5.7), and then a subsequent increase in type V (315.6±250.6). However, these fluctuations did not demonstrate a significant relationship. In total, 34 different taxa were identified across all sampling stations. The highest number of taxa (22) was observed in type III, while the lowest (8) was found in type IV. Among
these taxa, Glossoscolecidae was most abundant in areas with type I velocity, Simulidae in type II, Leptoceridae in types III and V, and Psephenidae in type IV. Furthermore, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to elucidate the characteristic taxa associated with each velocity type. The results highlighted that mild velocity (type III) was particularly crucial in fostering maximum density and species richness within the benthic macro-invertebrate communities
Benzo (A) Pyrene Detoxification Potential of Bacillus subtilis BMT4i (MTCC 9447) Isolated
From Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Bhatt Kamlesh Kumar , Lily Madhuri Kaushish , Dangwal Koushalya
Published: July 2024

Benzo(a)Pyrene (BaP), a pentacyclic high molecular weight polyaromatic hydrocarbon (HMWPAH) is a priority pollutant of extreme environmental concern due to its potent carcinogenic properties. Bacillus subtilis BMT4i (MTCC 9447) a well known BaP degrader may play a major role in the bioremediation of contaminated soils. Using multiple pathways, BMT4i efficiently degrades BaP into several metabolites, whose mutagenicity remains unknown. Present investigation aimed to analyze the BaP detoxification potential of BMT4i by evaluating the mutagenicity of BaP metabolites using the Ames test. For that, TA98 strain of Salmonella typhimurium (hisD3052 mutant) was incubated with ethyl-acetate extracts of 7, 15 and 40 days grown cultures of BaP-BMT4i with or without S9 activation in the medium devoid of Histidine. The number of yellow revertant colonies representing mutation was counted and % detoxification potential was evaluated. The results showed that in the absence of S9 activation, a very small comparable number of revertant TA98 colonies were observed in negative control and test samples (p>0.05). After S9 activation a large number of revertant TA98 colonies (43+/48) appeared in negative control (BaP standard) which significantly reduced (p< 0.001) after 7 (23+3/48), 15 (12.4+2.7/48) and 40 days (8.3+1.9/48) demonstrating decrease in the mutagenicity of BaP by BMT4i. The percent BaP detoxification
after 7 days was 45% which further increased to 70 and 80% after 15 and 40 days. The commendable in-vitro BaP detoxification by Bacillus subtilis BMT4i needs to be further tested through field trials in order to establish it as an efficient bio-weapon in bioremediation of HMW-PAHs contaminated sites.
The Coefficients of Bell Polynomials and Arithmetic Functions: Applicable in Fourier
series and Fourier Transforms
Authors: Kumar Hemant , Pathan MA , López-Bonilla J
Published: July 2024

In this article, we consider the polynomials consisting of the coefficients of complete and the partial Bell polynomials and the polynomial expressions for the arithmetic functions and , the number of representations of n as a sum of k triangular numbers and k squares, respectively, and also the color partitions Then making an appeal to the Fourier series consisting of the coefficients of Bell polynomials and arithmetic functions we obtain various results concerning approximations and Fourier transformation identities.
Enhancing Fish Feeding Methods and Formulating Nutritious Feed For The Growth Of
Labeo rohita
Authors: Arora Jagriti , Pervez Ahmad
Published: July 2024

The demand for effective and nutrient-rich fish meals has surged as aquaculture has spread internationally in recent decades. Nutritionally, inadequate diets can be detrimental to the health and productivity of fish. The formulation of fish feed requires precise measurements of various components, including protein, carbohydrates,
vitamins, and minerals. To promote sustainable and economic growth in the aquaculture industry, it is crucial to produce and provide fish with the appropriate quality and quantity of feed. Therefore, the current work focuses on plant-based fish feed as a cost-effective and nutrient-rich substitute for traditional ingredients like fish meal and fish oil in fish feed formulations for the optimal growth of fish, Labeo rohita. The average body weight of L. rohita was 2.0 ±0.02 gm (n=100) on the first day, which progressed to 2.7 ±0.03 gm during the first week and reached 108.76 ±0.45 gm by the end of the 13th week. This increase in fish meal was a curvilinear increase with the weekly progression. The growth rate of L. rohita exhibited initial slow progression, which was followed by an exponential increase in the growth rate. The supplied fish food and fish body-weight ratio has increased from 1:1 to 1:6 from the first to the 13th week. We noticed a very low feed conversion ratio of 1.19 and a high Gross Food Conversion Efficiency of 84.03 % when the above fish meal was provided. We conclude that plant-based fish feed including soybean is highly nutritious for the growth of L. rohita.
Transformation of Livelihoods in Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Sharma Prawal , Mohan Krishna
Published: July 2024

The land and natural resources, social structure, and cultural practises of Kinnauri civilization have all undergone considerable changes. The people of Kinnaur have always been forced to adapt to and cohabit with their environment due to a number of limitations, such as the challenging physical location of Kinnaur and the lack of arable land. Since the apple economy started in the middle of the 1950s, developed quickly in the 1990s, and has persisted until the present, many trade-offs have been made. This paper will try to understand the dynamics of transformation of livelihoods in Kinnaur district since its formation as a separate district. The findings of the study are based on 2 months ethnographic field work. The present study asserts that transformation of livelihoods in Kinnaur district are result of socio-economic, political and environmental factors. The paper will try to find out the key drivers of change in Kinnaur's livelihoods.
Firm-Specific Determinants of Islamic Banks’ NIM: A Panel Analysis
Authors: Hassan S. M. Rifat , Patowary Masum Billah , Kamal Tarina , Roy Arijita
Published: July 2024

This study attempts to identify the company-specific factors that affect the net investment margin (NIM) in the Islamic banking industry of Bangladesh. Research period covers 2010 to 2022. The data type for the study is unbalanced panel data. The paper evaluates the link between the NIM and six possible exogenous variables. According to the Hausman test, random effects model is applied to analyze the dataset. As per our estimations, ROA, ROE, and liquidity have a positive and significant relationship with NIM. On the other hand, our findings indicate a strong negative relationship between CRAR and NIM. Moreover, there is a minor but favorable relationship between the bank size and NIM.
Performing antagonisms and crossing gender boundaries through body praxis in the Bukusu circumcision ritual
Authors: Changalwa Japheth Kizito , Kweya Dishon , Wako Fugich
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is to discuss how the Bukusu perform antagonisms and cross-gender boundaries through body praxis in their circumcision ritual. During the Bukusu circumcision ritual, participants naturally engage in ritual banter, clownish impersonations, dances and widespread transvestism, which act as both the literal and symbolic facilitators for acts of “performative” gender roles, masculinity and antagonisms. In many respects, the Bukusu circumcision ritual presents a scenario whereby the participants’ behaviours reveal a deep performance of shift of gender roles and dramatisation of antagonisms and where the ritual conversations, jokes, dances, excessive lewdness and mimics permeate all aspects of the ritual. By employing ethnographic methods and using the Carnival Ambivalence Theory, this paper explores patterns of performative antagonisms and gender boundaries in the Bukusu circumcision ritual. The reason why the ritual is central to the entrenchment of masculinity and authority through their displays as being so pronounced is suggested by considering the performances containing the contradictions between the different sexes and ages. The paper concludes that the meanings manifest in these elements thematise issues concerning personhood, masculinity, gender, status and marriage life.
Karaman Ovası Yer Altı Sularının Kalite Özelliklerinin Elma Yetiştiriciliği Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Uçgun Kadir , Gencer Hamza , Altındal Mesut , Türkeli Bahar
Published: July 2024

Ilıman iklim meyveleri, düşük sulama suyu kalite özelliklerine birçok bitki türünden daha hassastır. Meyve ağaçları bulundukları toprakları uzun yıllar işgal ettiklerinden tesis yapılmadan önce mutlaka toprak özelikleri ile beraber sulama suyu kalite özellikleri belirlenmelidir. Yapılan bu çalışmada Karaman Ovasında bulunan yer altı sularının kalite özellikleri belirlenerek elma yetiştiriciliği açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Bu amaçla farklı lokasyonlarda bulunan derin kuyulardan alınan 30 adet su örneğinde tuzluluk (EC), pH, kalsiyum (Ca+2), sodyum (Na+), magnezyum (Mg+2), potasyum (K+), karbonat (CO3-2), bikarbonat (HCO3-), klor (Cl-) ve bor (B) analizleri yapılarak alkalilik, sodyum adsorpsiyon oranı (SAR), artık sodyum karbonat (RSC), ve toplam sertlik (TH) değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Alınan su örneklerinin tamamı alkali özellikte, tuzluluk yönünden C2 (%67) ve C3 (%33) sınıfında, toplam sertlik yönünden sert (%57) ve çok sert (%43) sular sınıfında yer almıştır. Bor içeriği bakımından 1 su örneği hariç problemsiz, sadece 3 kuyunun dışındaki sular Cl- açısından güvenle kullanılabilir bulunmuştur. Sodyum Adsorpsiyon Oranı ve RSC yönünden herhangi bir kalite sorunu bulunmamaktadır. Toplam Sertlik yönünden tüm kuyulardaki su kullanılırken dikkat edilmelidir. Kuyu sularının kalite özellikleri bölgeden bölgeye değil kuyudan kuyuya değişiklik göstermiştir. Bu yüzden her üretici kullandığı su kaynağının kalite özelliklerini bilmeli ve kullandığı suya göre tedbirleri almalıdır.
TEORIA X PRÁTICA: DISPARIDADE NA FORMAÇÃO DO PROFESSOR NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM
Authors: Oliveira Alena Karine Andrade , Martins Marcela Tarciana Cunha Silva
Published: July 2024

Esta pesquisa aborda a questão das disparidades na formação de professores, explorando como essas impactam a prática docente. O estudo investigou a existência de uma lacuna entre teoria e prática na formação de professores e como a ausência de experiências práticas pode resultar em insuficiência didática no processo de ensino e aprendizagem na Escola Municipal Fábio Corrêa de Oliveira Andrade, em Fazenda Nova, no município de Brejo da Madre de Deus-PE. Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa, descritiva e de campo, os resultados indicam que a organização do contexto educacional está intimamente relacionada à aplicação de estratégias teóricas acadêmicas na prática escolar e na docência. Durante a formação acadêmica em pedagogia, são trabalhadas teorias de ensino que fundamentam a prática pedagógica por meio da articulação entre teoria e prática. Ferramentas são oferecidas aos professores durante esse processo para que possam aplicá-las em suas vivências nas salas de aula, promovendo um melhor desenvolvimento do ensino-aprendizagem. Para que a formação docente seja realmente eficaz, é essencial combinar uma sólida base teórica com oportunidades contínuas de prática e reflexão. Portanto, é necessário um esforço colaborativo entre instituições de ensino superior, escolas e órgãos governamentais para desenvolver programas de formação que integrem efetivamente teoria e prática.
Dakwah Digital Sebagai Sarana Penguatan Moderasi Beragama
Authors: Estuningtiyas Retna Dwi
Published: July 2024

Moderasi beragama adalah sebuah keniscayaan yang merupakan cara hidup di tengah masyarakat multikultural seperti Indonesia. Dakwah digital dipilih sebagai media juga metode dalam penguatan moderasi beragama di Indonesia. Dakwah digital adalah dakwah dengan pemanfaatan media digital sebagai media penyebaran pesan-pesan dakwah kepada masyarakat, media digital saat ini termasuk di dalamnya adalah media sosial dengan beragam bentuknya. Dalam dakwah digital dibutuhkan kepiawaian dai terutama keterlibatan pemuda dalam penyebaran dakwah Islam untuk penguatan moderasi beragama. Penguatan moderasi beragama ini bertujuan menciptakan kehidupan yang harmonis di masyarakat, sebab disadari bahwa keragaman yang ada terkadang menimbulkan gesekan dan masalah yang berujung konflik di antara umat beragama.
Religious moderation is an inevitability that is a way of life in a multicultural society like Indonesia. Digital da'wah was chosen as a medium and method for strengthening religious moderation in Indonesia. Digital da'wah is da'wah created by using digital media as a medium for spreading da'wah messages to the public. Digital media currently includes social media in its various forms. Digital da'wah requires the expertise of preachers, especially the involvement of youth in spreading Islamic da'wah to strengthen religious moderation. Strengthening religious moderation aims to create a harmonious life in society because it is realized that existing diversity sometimes causes friction and problems that lead to conflict between religious communities.
Using historical temperature to constrain the climate sensitivity, the transient climate response, and aerosol-induced cooling
Authors: Morgenstern Olaf
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The most recent generation of climate models that has informed the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is characterized by the presence of several models with larger equilibrium climate sensitivities (ECSs) and transient climate responses (TCRs) than exhibited by the previous generation. Partly as a result, AR6 did not use any direct quantifications of ECSs and TCRs based on the 4×CO2 and 1pctCO2 simulations and relied on other evidence when assessing the Earth's actual ECS and TCR. Here I use historical observed global-mean temperature and simulations produced under the Detection and Attribution Model Intercomparison Project to constrain the ECS, TCR, and historical aerosol-related cooling. I introduce additivity criteria that disqualify 8 of the participating 16 models from consideration in multi-model averaging calculations. Based on the remaining eight models, I obtain an average adjusted ECS of 3.5 ± 0.4 K and a TCR of 1.8 ± 0.3 K (both at 68 % confidence). Both are consistent with the AR6 estimates but with substantially reduced uncertainties. Furthermore, importantly I find that the optimal cooling due to short-lived climate forcers consistent with the observed temperature record should, on average, be about 47 % ± 39 % of what these models simulate in their aerosol-only simulations, yielding a multi-model mean, global-mean, and annual-mean cooling due to near-term climate forcers for 2000–2014, relative to 1850–1899, of 0.24 ± 0.11 K (at 68 % confidence). This is consistent with but at the lower end of the very likely uncertainty range of the IPCC's AR6. There is a correlation between the models' ECSs and their aerosol-related cooling, whereby large-ECS models tend to be associated also with strong aerosol-related cooling. The results imply that a reduction in the aerosol-related cooling, along with a more moderate adjustment of the greenhouse-gas-related warming for most models, would bring the historical global-mean temperature simulated by these models into better agreement with observations.
Ancient clays support contemporary biogeochemical activity in the Critical Zone
Authors: Alfonso Vanessa M. , Groffman Peter M. , Cheng Zhongqi , Seidemann David E.
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Late Cretaceous clays exposed at sites located on the north shore of Long Island, New York, USA were sampled to explore questions about how contemporary factors and processes interact with ancient geological materials. Chemically and biologically catalyzed weathering processes have produced multi-colored clays belonging to the kaolin group with inclusions of hematite, limonite, and pyrite nodules. We sampled exposed clays at three sites to address three questions: 1) Do these exposed clays support significant amounts of microbial biomass and activity, i.e., are they alive? 2) Do these clays support significant amounts of nitrogen (N) cycle activity? 3) Are these clays a potential source of N pollution in the contemporary landscape? Samples were analyzed for total carbon (C) and N content, microbial biomass C and N content, microbial respiration, organic matter (OM) content, potential net N mineralization and nitrification, soil nitrate (NO3-) and ammonium (NH4+) content, and denitrification potential. Results strongly support the idea that ancient geologic materials play a role in contemporary N and C cycling in the Critical Zone. Respiration was detectable in all samples and was strongly correlated to OM, indicating a living microbial community on the clays. There was evidence of an active N cycle. Higher levels of denitrification potential compared to both potential net nitrification and potential net N mineralization indicate that these clays act more as a sink rather than as a source of N pollution in the landscape.
High-resolution large-eddy simulation to understand ozone formation and atmospheric oxidation capacity in Houston, Texas
Authors: Folorunsho Akinleye , Dudhia Jimy , Sullivan John , Walter Paul , Flynn James , Griggs Travis , Sheesley Rebecca , Usenko Sascha , Gronoff Guillaume , Estes Mark , Li Yang
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Highly reactive volatile organic compounds (HRVOCs) from mobile and petrochemical sources are important players in atmospheric photochemistry that contribute to the formation of ozone (O3). In a typical elevated O3 episode, we applied a high-resolution large eddy simulation (LES), coupled with the Weather Research and Forecasting model with chemistry (WRF-LES-Chem) to understand the mechanism of high O3 production over the Houston area. Our modeling was constrained and evaluated using field measurements from the NASA Tracking Aerosol Convection Interactions ExpeRiment – Air Quality (TRACER-AQ) project, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and vertical column density observations from Pandora spectrometers. The modeling results show enhanced performance in the LES domain, compared to the mesoscale models in simulating key chemicals. O3 sensitivity in the Houston urban area demonstrates a nearly homogenous early morning VOC-limited regime and transits to a noontime NOX-limited regime. As the day progresses into the afternoon, the atmospheric oxidative capacity (AOC) increases with major contribution from hydroxyl (OH) radical (90 %). High concentrations of alkenes also increased O3 (8–10 %) contribution to AOC in the late afternoon. The OH reactivity (KOH) is dominated by isoprene (35.76 %), carbon monoxide (CO; 12.98 %), formaldehyde (HCHO; 12.21 %), and alkanes with C > 3 (6.29 %), thus accelerating the production of hydroperoxyl (HO2) and peroxy (RO2) radicals. The concentrations of short-lived VOCs such as HCHO and acetaldehyde from the oxidation of HRVOCs, increased in the afternoon, which elevated O3 production rates under a NOX-limited regime. The oxidation of isoprene also accelerated the production of HCHO and contributed to the production of HO2 radicals, thus leading to a high O3 production rate. This study suggests the possible impacts of NOX-O3-VOC sensitivity on O3 production rates in polluted urban areas with high emission of HRVOCs, and also provides insights on radical chemistry that drives the photochemical processes of O3 formation. Ultimately, the study underlines the need to control anthropogenic emissions such as alkenes and HCHO and also highlights the role of naturally emitted isoprene species in elevated urban O3 levels.
Turbulent Energy Budget Analysis Based on Coherent Wind Lidar Observations
Authors: Xian Jinhong , Qiu Zongxu , Luo Hongyan , Hu Yuanyuan , Lin Xiaoling , Lu Chao , Yang Yan , Yang Honglong , Zhang Ning
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) budget term, as a key physical quantity for describing the generation and dissipation processes of turbulence, is crucial for revealing the essence and characteristics of turbulence. Due to limitations in current observational methods, the generation and dissipation mechanisms of atmospheric turbulent energy are mainly based on ground or tower-based observations, and studies on the budget terms of TKE of vertical structures are lacking. We propose a new method for detecting TKE budget terms based on coherent wind lidar, and compare it with data obtained with a three-dimensional ultrasonic anemometer. The results show that the lidar errors are relatively small, less than 0.0001 m2/s3, for at least 47 % of the data, which verifies the accuracy and reliability of our method. We explore the generation and dissipation mechanisms of turbulence under different weather conditions, and find that the buoyancy generation term plays a role in dissipating TKE under low cloud and light rain conditions. During the day, turbulent transport and the dissipation rate are the main dissipation terms, while buoyancy generation is the main dissipation term at night. The results show that the proposed method can accurately capture the vertical distribution of TKE, dissipation rate, shear generation, turbulent transport, and buoyancy generation terms in the boundary layer, and can comprehensively reflect the influence of each budget term on the vertical structure of turbulent energy. This research provides a new perspective and method for studies of atmospheric turbulence, which can be further applied to fine observations of the vertical structure and dynamics of turbulence.
La ciudadanía en tiempos de datificación e infocracia
Authors: Ramos Chávez Alejandro
Published: July 2024

En el marco de los debates sobre la calidad de la democracia y la participación ciudadana, en el presente trabajo se aborda el análisis de los procesos de digitalización y la explosión de la importancia que se le da en la actualidad al uso de datos para la toma de decisiones tanto personales como colectivas. Si bien las tecnologías abren un gran abanico de posibilidades que le permite a la ciudadanía digital la obtención de información, además de novedosos canales de interacción entre los mismos ciudadanos y estos con el gobierno, habría que observar el otro lado de la moneda para no quedarnos en el análisis idílico de los procesos. En este sentido, la gran disponibilidad de información que la ciudadanía tiene en la palma de su mano, también nos está orillando a fenómenos como el de la infocracia, en el que se pierden espacios deliberativos que permiten el enriquecimiento y pluralidad de ideas. En lugar de la deliberación, se observan procesos de cerrazón, falta de reconocimiento al otro y la cada vez más común construcción de ideas y creencias alejadas de la verdad, aspectos que van degradando a la democracia.