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Methodology for Creating a Software for Structuring the Reconstruction Technologies by Laser Welding of Metal Moulds
Authors: Dimitriu Florin
Published: October 2023

Metal and plastic parts are made in moulds, in production processes such as plastic injection, metal alloy die casting and metal deformation. During operations, moulds are exposed to severe conditions: wear, impact, corrosion, thermal cycling and high mechanical stresses. Moulds reconstruction has advanced, precisely because to new technologies, such as laser welding. Laser technologies offers several benefits, including increase of work speeds, reduced thermally influenced zones and material losses and decreased additional working times for mechanical machining processes.
Analysis of Some Design Parameters and Constructive Solutions for Coaxial Magnetic Gears
Authors: Galmadi Gheorghe , Galmadi Denisa
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the torque focused design optimization and analysis of coaxial magnetic gears parameters when implementing some constructive and assembly solutions.

A theoretical investigation of several proposed solutions for mounting the permanent magnets on the surfaces of inner and outer rotors is held. The mounting of magnetic pieces on outer and inner rotors is considered as the benchmark models of magnetic gears do not display the actual torque capability provided by their constructed versions.

Design, geometry, and assembly of magnetic flux modulator are studied to determine some feasible solutions.

The impact of above-mentioned parameters on the torque capability are then studied and calculated with the help of finite element method (FEA) and the results are summarized and presented.
FEA of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Subjected to Tensile and Shear
Authors: Mititelu Ionuţ , Bârsănescu Paul Doru
Published: October 2023

Composites occupy an important place in high-end industries due to their superior characteristics compared to traditional materials or individual constituent materials.

The work focuses on the FEA analysis of composite materials with CFRP carbon fibers with polymer matrix subjected to tensile and shear loads, an important subject of study in the field of engineering. The analysis using the finite element method is a real help by simulating the materials in different conditions. Due to their advanced properties, composite materials can be tested and optimized before being used in production. This can reduce the need to make prototypes and testing multiple times. The aim is to increase productivity and eliminate excess waste, an important process that is the basis of all industries today.

Modified butterfly-type specimens were used in these research studies to be tested on the Arcan device. The simulation conditions were similar to a tensile and shear test conducted in the laboratory, considering a material without cracks or other impurities in its structure and utilizing mechanical properties provided by software Ansys for unidirectional carbon fiber and epoxy-reinforced matrix.
Evaluating Arms Transfers in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict in the Light of the Arms Trade Treaty, State Responsibility, and the Law of Neutrality
Authors: Ghag Ashutosh , Govande Mihir , Shukla Shweta
Published: October 2023

Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, States worldwide have provided support, primarily through various weapon supplies to both parties. This paper analyses whether these arms transfers follow international law from three perspectives. The first perspective looks at treaties governing the trade of prohibited weapons before looking at the general trade of weapons under the Arms Trade Treaty and state obligations under its articles. The second perspective evaluates the derivative liability incurred by any State which makes such arms transfers under Article 16 of the Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts, 2001, and how it is impacted in light of humanitarian law violations by Ukraine. The third perspective accounts for the arms transfers and support provided in the eyes of the law of neutrality.
EVALUACIÓN POBLACIONAL DE LA TARICAYA (PODOCNEMIS UNIFILIS) Y TEPARO (PHRYNOPS GEOFFROANUS) EN LA RESERVA COMUNAL PURÚS, UCAYALI, PERÚ
Authors: FLORES-PONCE Frank Christian , ROMERO Sonia , GUIZADO Fredy Martín , TORRES Jacob , BELISARIO Hector , PINO Rafael , MARTÍNEZ Paola , HUAMÁN Deyvis , NONATO Enrique , JORDÁN Danilo
Published: October 2023

La taricaya (Podocnemis unifilis) y el teparo (Phrynops geoffroanus) representan especies con alto valor ambiental y económic; y para conocer el estado de sus poblaciones, se estimó el índice de abundancia (IA) a través de 20 transectos acuáticos de 10 km de recorrido en 3 sectores: Parque Nacional Alto Purús (PNAP), Reserva Comunal Purús (RCP) y la Zona de Amortiguamiento (territorio comunal adyacente a la RCP). Se obtuvieron 737 registros con 2335 individuos avistados para taricaya y sólo 17 registros con 25 individuos avistados para teparo. El IA de la taricaya para el RCP fue de 3,9 ind/km recorrido (EE = 0,6). Se pudo evidenciar un mayor IA en los subsectores dentro del PNAP y progresivamente menor IA en los sectores de la Zona de Amortiguamiento (ZA) de la RCP. Estos resultados valorizan la importancia de las áreas naturales protegidas (ANP) para mantener las poblaciones de especies como la taricaya; y representan el inicio de un monitoreo robusto para que en las siguientes temporadas y junto a otros indicadores económicos y sociales tener una visión general del estado de conservación de la especie en la RCP. Para el caso de la especie teparo, si bien es posible realizar cálculos del índice de abundancia, estos no tienen una interpretación biológica de la población de la especie en la RCP, y compete a la Jefatura de la RCP tomar las decisiones de ajuste en los métodos de levantamiento de información y/o diseño de muestreo de la evaluación de esta importante especie.
Remedy Publications LLC., | http://surgeryresearchjournal.com World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research 2023 | Volume 6 | Article 15001 Physical Modification of a Gelatin Sponge Creates a Very Adhesive, Rapidly Absorbable, Blood-Free Hemostat
Authors: B Nichols , R Zbozien , A Nichols , J Hunter , PD Hayes
Published: October 2023

Background: An effective hemostat not only needs to stop the bleeding whilst it is held in place but importantly, it must stay there securely during the perioperative recovery phases. As patients move during the recovery period, several forces can act on the hemostat leading to its displacement and possible postoperative hemorrhage. Adhesive hemostats have been developed to prevent this, but many contain human blood components or are prohibitively expensive for widespread use. This study evaluated a physical surface modification of a plain gelatin sponge with no additives (chemical/biologic), designed to securely adhere to bleeding tissue and create a long-lasting hemostatic matrix (TenaTac®, Selentus Science, UK). Methods: Adhesion and hemostasis were tested in a standard leporine hepatic bleeding model against the adhesive hemostats, TachoSil® and Hemopatch®. Absorption was tested in a porcine hepatic implantation model against plain gelatin sponge. Results: TenaTac was very well tolerated in the porcine model and was completely reabsorbed by day 14. TenaTac demonstrated a 69% improvement in adhesion over TachoSil (p<0.001). Hemostasis was also significantly better than TachoSil at the 6- & 9-min endpoints (p=0.016 & p=0.002). With systemic heparinization (300 u/kg) TenaTac’s adhesion score was 42.5% higher than non-heparinized TachoSil (p=0.003). After delivery through a laparoscopic cannula, the hemostasis and adhesive capabilities were not different from Hemopatch (p>0.05 for all). Conclusion: Physical surface modification of a gelatin sponge has resulted in a rapidly absorbable hemostat that demonstrates superior adhesion and hemostasis to other advanced hemostats.
Meningioma transformation to glioblastoma following stereotactic radiosurgery: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Boyke Andre Everett , Michel Michelot , Garcia Catherine Michelle , Bannykh Serguei I. , Chan Julie Lynn , Black Keith L.
Published: October 2023

Background:

Meningiomas are the most common primary intracranial tumor with increasing incidence. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Gamma Knife (SRS-GK) is a commonly used modality for neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of these tumors and is often necessary for long-term disease control, particularly for the World Health Organization grade II/III meningiomas. While there is strong evidence to support the use of SRS-GK for meningioma, there exists a risk of secondary malignancy that is not well understood. We report a case of glioblastoma (GBM) that arose near the bed of a meningioma previously treated with SRS-GK and discuss other cases of GBM that emerged at a site of meningioma reported in the literature.

Case Description:

A 79-year-old female with a history of a blood-clotting disorder presented to the hospital with sudden facial sensory disturbances. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a homogeneously enhancing lesion was observed in the right temporal lobe, consistent with a meningioma. Following 2 years of surveillance, the patient underwent SRS-GK for enlargement of the lesion. The patient later presented with headache and gait instability 12 years following SRS-GK. MRI revealed a large ring-enhancing lesion with surrounding edema histologically confirmed to be a GBM. At 9 months following initial tumor resection and a combination of radiotherapy and temozolomide, the patient was neurologically intact.

Conclusion:

There is a very small risk of meningioma to GBM conversion following SRS. Although SRS-GK poses a risk of secondary malignancy, there are some reported cases that underwent malignant transformation without SRS-GK. This suggests that SRS-GK is not the only factor in transformation and is a reasonable therapeutic modality to consider utilizing. Patients and their families should be appropriately counseled on the potential risks of radiation therapy, even for benign lesions like a meningioma.
The Surface of Colloidal Nanoparticles Revealed by Vibrational Sum Frequency Scattering Spectroscopy
Authors: Mapile Ashley , LeRoy Michael , Fabrizio Kevin , Scatena Lawrence , Brozek Carl
Published: October 2023

Solvation shells strongly influence the interfacial chemistry of colloidal systems, from the activity of proteins to the colloidal stability and catalysis of nanoparticles. Despite their fundamental and practical importance, solvation shells remain largely undetected by spectroscopy. Here, we apply for the first-time vibrational sum frequency scattering spectroscopy (VSFSS)—an interface-specific technique—to colloidal nanocrystals, with porous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as a case study. Due to the porous nature of the solvent-particle boundary, MOF particles challenge conventional models of colloidal and interfacial chemistry. Spectra indicate the presence of ordered solvation shells and spontaneous ordering within the MOF. VSFSS also applies to colloidal TiO2 and other common nanoparticles, revealing solvation shells with distinct spectral features that arise from the specific surface chemistry of each material. These findings explain the unexpected colloidal stability of MOF colloids, while providing a roadmap for applying VSFSS to wide-ranging colloidal nanocrystals in general.
Polyelectrolyte Complex Hydrogel Scaffoldings Enable Extrusion-based 3D Bioprinting of Low-Viscosity Bioinks
Authors: Gockler Tobias , Li Defu , Grimm Alisa , Mecklenburg Felix , Grün Michael , Schepers Ute , Srivastava Samanvaya
Published: October 2023

We generate self-assembled biocompatible scaffolds with excellent structural integrity based on complex-forming block polyelectrolytes that enable extrusion-based 3D bioprinting of large constructs from low-viscosity bioinks. Despite remarkable progress of biofabrication techniques in tissue engineering, the development of extrudable bioinks that perform optimally at physiological temperatures remains a major challenge. Most biopolymer and photocurable precursor solutions exhibit low viscosities at 37 °C, resulting in undesirable flows and loss of form prior to chemical crosslinking. Temperature-sensitive bioinks, such as gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA), can be deposited near their gelling point, but suffer from suboptimal temperature-induced pre-gelation, poor cell viability emerging from long holding times in the cooled cartridges, inefficient temperature transfer from the print bed, and discontinuous layer-by-layer fabrication. Here, we demonstrate that block polyelectrolyte additives serve as effective viscosity enhancers when added to non-extrudable precursor solutions. Rapid, electrostatic self-assembly of block polyelectrolytes into either jammed micelles or interconnected networks provides hydrogel scaffoldings that form nearly instantly, lend initial structural robustness upon deposition, and enhance shear and tensile strength of the cured bioinks. Moreover, our approach enables continuous extrusion without the need of chemical crosslinking between individual layers, paving the way for fast biomanufacturing of human-scale tissue constructs with improved inter-layer bonding.
The decisive role of CuI-framework O binding in oxidation half cycle of selective catalytic reduction
Authors: Liu Yiyun , Berry-Gair Jasper , Wang Zhipeng , Kang Liqun , Wang Bolun , Guan Xuze , Marlow Sushila , Feng Junrun , Mantarosie Loredana , Thompsett David , Sarwar Misbah , Ruggeri Maria Pia , hayama Shusaku , Cora Furio , Wang Feng Ryan
Published: October 2023

Cu-exchanged zeolite is an efficient catalyst to remove harmful nitrogen oxides from diesel exhaust gas through the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) reaction. The SCR performance is structure dependent, in which a Cu with one adjacent framework Al (1AlCu) has lower activation energy in oxidative half-cycle than Cu with two adjacent framework Al (2AlCu). Using a combination of operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy, valence to core - X-ray emission spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations, here we showed that 1AlCu proceeds with nitrate mechanism, in which side-on coordination of O2 at a CuI(NH3)xOfw (fw = framework) is the rate-limiting step in the oxidation half-cycle. As a result, the CuI(NH3)xOfw at 1AlCu can easily yield a transient CuIINOx intermediate upon breaking of Cu-Ofw after interaction with NO. In the meantime, 2AlCu has high barriers for Cu-Ofw bond breaking and proceeds with dimer mechanism. Our results show the coexisting of both dimer and nitrate mechanism, in particular at high Cu loadings, in which controlling the strength of the Cu-Ofw coordination is key for the O-O split in the nitrate pathway.
Functional plasticity in chromosome–microtubule coupling on the
evolutionary time scale
Authors: Sankaranarayanan Sundar Ram , Polisetty Satya Dev , Das Kuladeep , Dumbrepatil Arti , Medina-Pritchard Bethan , Singleton Martin , Jeyaprakash A Arockia , Sanyal Kaustuv
Published: October 2023

The Dam1 complex is essential for mitotic progression across
evolutionarily divergent fungi. Upon analyzing amino acid (aa) sequences of
Dad2, a Dam1 complex subunit, we identified a conserved 10-aa–long Dad2
signature sequence (DSS). An arginine residue (R126) in the DSS is essential
for viability inSaccharomyces cerevisiaethat
possesses point centromeres. The corresponding arginine residues are
functionally important but not essential for viability
inCandida
albicansandCryptococcus
neoformans; both carry several kilobases long regional
centromeres. The purified recombinant Dam1 complex containing either
Dad2ΔDSSor Dad2R126Afailed to
bind microtubules (MTs) or form any visible rings like the WT complex.
Intriguingly, functional analysis revealed that the requirement of the
conserved arginine residue for chromosome biorientation and mitotic
progression reduced with increasing centromere length. We propose that
plasticity of the invariant arginine of Dad2 in organisms with regional
centromeres is achieved by conditional elevation of the kinetochore
protein(s) to enable multiple kinetochore MTs to bind to each chromosome.
The capacity of a chromosome to bind multiple kinetochore MTs may mask the
deleterious effects of such lethal mutations.
THE IMPACT OF INTELLECTUAL MIGRATION ON THE COUNTRY`S INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Oliinyk Olena
Published: October 2023

In the scientific article, the author investigated the approaches of domestic and foreign scientists to the definition of "intellectual migration" and its impact on the innovative development of the country. The author analysed the dynamics and structure of the number of issued first employment permits for migrants from Ukraine in the countries of the European Union. The share of first permits for intellectual migrants from Ukraine (EU Blue Card, highly qualified workers and researchers) on average for 27 EU countries was 0.25% in 2021. The structural analysis in the regional section made it possible to assert the priority of employment of highly educated Ukrainians in 2021 in such EU countries as Cyprus, the Netherlands, Austria, and Luxembourg. In order to analyse trends in intellectual migration in Ukraine, the author used the indicators "Brain gain" and "Brain retention" in The Global Talent Competitiveness Index, "Human Flight and Brain Drain" in The Fragile States Index. The value of the indicators and their dynamic analysis made it possible to position Ukraine as a donor country of intellectual migrants for other countries. The author investigated the relationship between indicators of intellectual migration and innovative development of the country, the basic indicator of which is The Global Innovation Index. The obtained values of pairwise correlation coefficients demonstrate a close relationship between intellectual migration and innovative development of the country, as the calculated values exceed |0.7|. The obtained results proved the negative effect of the departure of highly qualified persons abroad on the innovative capacity of the native country (-0.838) and the positive effect of the arrival of intellectual migrants to the country of destination (0.731). In order to detail the relationship, the author developed an economic-mathematical model of the form y=-4.5662х+60.153, which proves that with the increase in the value of the indicator "Human Flight and Brain Drain" in The Global Talent Competitiveness Index, the value of the Global Innovation Index decreases.
DIAGNOSTICS OF FINANCIAL SECURITY IN THE INTERNAL AUDIT SYSTEM OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors: Berzhanir Inna
Published: October 2023

The purpose of writing the article is to diagnose the indicators that characterize the level of financial security of the enterprise, as well as to analyze the factors that influenced their change. In the process of research, it was established that the financial security of enterprises is a determining factor contributing to their effective functioning. We established that financial security determines the limit state of financial stability in which the enterprise must be in order to implement its strategy, characterized by the enterprise's ability to resist external and internal threats.

We examined that the situation that has developed in recent years at the enterprise contributed to the improvement of its financial condition and provision of financial resources. One of the most significant problems of ensuring the financial security of modern enterprises is the lack of analytical work to assess its reliability and level. The inability to assess existing threats to financial security leads to the impossibility of eliminating them, which ultimately causes the inefficiency of the company's financial activities.

We substantiated that the main tasks of financial security are: building reliable financial control over compliance with the main parameters of financial security; creation of a favorable investment climate; creation of a unified state information field regarding threats to financial security; gradual introduction of indicators - benchmarks of financial security; transferring payments exclusively to monetary form and modernizing the functioning of the payment structure; promoting the increase of export of products; activation of development of financial and credit infrastructure, etc.

We established that in order to ensure financial security at the enterprise and the ability to predict risks, there must be a system of financial security management bodies that must diagnose the state of the enterprise, forecast possible threats and take measures that will contribute to ensuring the stability and economic security of the enterprise as a whole.
A reflection on social injustice in victor Igiri's One Nigeria and Ikenna Omeje’s the Shadows of Ethnicism and Tribalism
Authors: Fidelis A. Nwokwu , Prisca O. Bob , Priscilla U. Kwekowe
Published: October 2023

Social injustice has become one of the social vices that bedevil Nigerian society. The level of social injustice currently prevailing in Nigeria is alarming, and the poor citizens are beginning to feel the impact in the level of discontent among the citizenry, as demonstrated by various uprisings against the state. The poems of Victor Ngiri's “One Nigeria” and Ikenna Omeje's “The Shadows of Ethnicism and Tribalism” are aimed at capturing these scenarios. A thematic analysis technique is employed to explore the central idea of the poems, while a Marxist theoretical framework is employed in the analysis of data. The findings drawn from the study show that modern poets have been able to use the tool of poetry to satirize the evils of social injustice prevalent in Nigerian society. Furthermore, the poets identify ethnicism and tribalism as one of the major causes of social injustice in Nigeria. Consequently, the poets advocate that for African society to be better than what it is, people should emulate the past African heroes, preach the gospel of altruism, and lend peace a voice.
Technology and pottery evolution: Pottery practices in south western nigeria
Authors: Shado Adeniyi Samuel , Kashim Isah Bolaji , Fatuyi Adene Olusegun
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the technical processes, instruction and production techniques of pottery practices in the south west of Nigeria. It examined how indigenous technologies, norms and values in traditional pottery of south western Nigeria have evolved in giving continuity and socio-cultural experiences to the people, which they, in turn, can reproduce. The starting ground is that the dynamics in the manufacture of pottery itself would show the forms of contemporary technology, cultural, socio-economic, and knowledge relations in South West of Nigeria in particular. This paper has therefore directed us to try to report past technological knowledge inclinations, social and cultural history in South Western Nigeria and the impact of modern technology.
Relative Age Effects in The Selection of Representative Athletes of Kosovo National Team in Handball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball - Post Puberty Age
Authors:   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport , University of Pristina “Hasan Pristina”, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Haxhnikaj Labinot , Miftari Florian ,   Faculty of Physical Education and Sport , University of Pristina “Hasan Pristina”, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
Published: October 2023

Taking into account the role that the selection of athletes has in the success of clubs as well as in the sports life of young people, this research aims to highlight the impact of the Relative Age Effects (RAE) in the selection of athletes for representative teams of Kosovo in collective sports and the difference between the respective groups. The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. The total sample of persons in this research was n=237 (118 male and 119 female) athletes of the Kosovo National Team of team sports. The athletes were divided into 4 main groups: Q1 (January-March), Q2 (April-June), Q3 (July-September) and Q4 (October-December) with a special emphasis on the Q1 and Q4 group (for all sports the birth dates of the age post-puberty were collected). The analysis of the data clearly indicates that young athletes born in Q1 and Q2 were significantly more selected for representative teams compared to those in the other two groups. The results demonstrate a significant relative age effect on athlete selection based on gender for the Kosovo National Team. Specifically, athletes from Q1 and Q2 were favored. Based on these findings, it is strongly recommended that the respective federations, sports trainers, and relevant sports authorities take proactive measures to prevent the “discrimination” experienced by young athletes.
Determine the Occurrence of Latent Myofascial Trigger Points Through Binary Logistic Regression Model in Sportsmen
Authors:   Department of Exercise Physiology, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Deemed University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, Das Rajdeep , Jhajharia Birendra ,   Department of Exercise Physiology, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Deemed University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, Shukla Durgesh ,   Department of Community Medicine, Gajra Raja Medical College, Madhya Pradesh, India, Boto-Montillano Vangie ,   Faculty Physical Education Department, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas Cavite, Philippines, Kumar Dinesh ,   Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Delhi, India
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (L-MTrPs) among male athletes. Ninety participants were randomly included in the study. The presence of L-MTrPs was identified based on Simon’s criteria, leading to the categorization of participants into two groups: L-MTrPs (n=45) and non-myofascial trigger points (N-MTrPs) (n=45). Pain pressure thresholds (PPT) of muscles were quantified using a pressure algometer, while force production was measured with HUMAC NORM isokinetic. The range of motion (ROM) for knee flexors and extensors was determined using Kinovea software. These parameters were treated as independent variables, whereas L-MTrPs and N-TrPs were considered dependent variables. Binary Logistic Regression (Enter Method) was employed for data analysis. Model fitness was evaluated through standard error computation, Wald’s χ2, and odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval. Model adequacy was assessed via the likelihood ratio, Cox & Snell (R2), Nagelkerke (R2), and Hosmer and Lemeshow tests. The results effectively predicted L-MTrPs and N-MTrPs, revealing that force production, PPT, and ROM were the most significant predictive variables for L-MTrPs. In conclusion, reduced force production, lower PPT, and restricted ROM were indicative of L-MTrPs. Consequently, regular evaluation of muscular strength, PPT, and ROM are recommended for athletes to prevent the development of L-MTrPs.
Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Systematic Review
Authors:   University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Prishtina, Kosovo, Aliu Mejdi , Xhema Joana ,   University of Medicine, Tirana, Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, Tirana, Albania, Miftari Sylejman ,   University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, Prishtina, Kosovo
Published: October 2023

Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to be effective for some types of illnesses or conditions, including respiratory problems, cardiac disorders, and neuromuscular disorders. Reduced exercise capacity and health-related quality of life, weakness of respiratory muscles, and complaints of dyspnea are all frequent among COPD patients. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of IMT can alter the consequences of COPD in patients and provide an updated understanding of the effects of IMT in COPD patients. The specific objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of IMT on respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. Included databases were the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Google Scholar, and PubMed. A preliminary selection of papers was produced using inclusion/exclusion criteria. Subsequently, a final selection was made based on the quality of the studies assessed using the PEDro scale. For the realization of this systematic review, seven studies were involved. According to the evidence gathered from the literature review, IMT therapy has been shown to improve respiratory muscle strength, exercise tolerance, perception of dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in COPD patients. It is necessary to conduct studies using high-quality, evidence-based data to draw more definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of IMT in COPD patients. Future research should examine whether these improvements are applicable to all COPD patient groups. Additionally, it should explore the long-term effectiveness of these therapeutic improvements and determine which IMT treatment protocol provides the most significant clinical benefits.
EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATIONS IN INDIA: AN EMERGING NEW MEDIA ART FORM
Authors: Ratn Anoop , Deeba Farha
Published: October 2023

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have always been inquisitive about ways to uniquely express their sides of stories. Traditional Art forms like drawing, painting, sculpting, literature, music, and many others have helped to make it possible. More unconventional new art possibilities have emerged with the introduction of new technologies and industrial revolutions. Motion Pictures and Animation are the two most fascinating forms of artistic expression in these areas.Often, animation is considered a fascinating medium of entertainment for kids and the younger generation. However, many artists have demonstrated that it also has enormous potential to articulate and express life experiences and their minds creatively. As Walt Disney rightly said Animation can explain whatever the mind of men can conceive Thomas (1912-2004). It can take you as far as human imagination can go.This paper delves into how animation has been used as an alternative medium in contemporary New Media Art practices in India. It explores the potential of animation as a medium for creative expression and representation of complex ideas, and how it reflects changes in society brought about by technological advancements. The paper examines the approaches and experiments of Indian contemporary artists, such as Akbar Padamsee, Nalini Malani, and Vivan Sundaram, who have used animation to break free from the confines of traditional mediums and push the boundaries of visual storytelling through technology-based art.
THE PERSPECTIVE OF METAL PLATE LITHOGRAPHY
Authors: Phirangi Prashant
Published: October 2023

Printmaking is a technical medium that embraces many physical engagements in stages and processes. Various mediums like lithography, etching, wood-cut, serigraphy, and materials such as chemicals, inks, tools, accessories, and printing presses are involved. Printmakers were interested and found scope to work with the medium from their perspective, and gradually printmaking became one of the effective practices. Re-intervention metal Plate Lithography needs a basic concept, with standard plate-making techniques and principles of printmaking to develop. This method requires a practical demonstration and introduction to the new generation to understand and implement it. Yet, for those who are relatively new to plate-lithography techniques. The themes emphasize experimental projects and research on the same side. As a technique, metal plate lithography offers a wide range of possibilities in contemporary practice. It establishes the methodology depends upon the concept/idea applied to it. It marks a considerable/acceptable medium for reinventing individual pasts and anticipating the future. However, understanding the technique has potential and would impact the making. The ultimate goal to re-introduce the medium as an alternative medium of practice could be to develop practical guidance for any student interested in the medium. The experiments should be considered a challenge to produce and a new approach to the medium in a contemporary printmaking manner.
A LETTER FROM SPECIAL EDITION EDITOR IN CHIEF - DR. CATHERINE HARPER
Authors: Harper Catherine
Published: October 2023

The contributors to this special issue consider how urban, rural, local, and global communications, experimental and innovative media used alongside indigenous knowledge and folkloric craft practices, respect for the disparity of human identity, heritage, tradition, and culture, and the importance of documenting, preserving, and protecting, and enhancing creativity and cultural diversity is essential for our collective future. They presented their research at the Woxsen and Banaras Hindu Universities’ international conference ‘Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development in Art and Design’ in June 2023.The context of their work is the sophisticated networks across nations that link product ideation, production, consumption, post-consumption management, and policy in highly complex chains. These chains see wealth move upwards, often at the expense of those lower in the chain, those nearer to the making of the products, arguably those with the greatest creative talent and technical skill. In an inverted triangle of development, the advancement of economies is often at the expense of the sustenance of communities, resources, histories, and individual humans.Radical, and in some cases painful, adjustments to how we live are no longer ‘design decisions’ or ‘sustainable choices’. While we have considered for some time that perhaps we need to slow down, take time to breath, consume less, and cease striving, we have not yet come collectively and universally to understanding that advancement is not always positive. We have not yet concluded that we are operating an obsolete and unsustainable business model, and we have not yet seen holistically that thinking in terms of a smaller Earth is conceivably our only solution.These papers challenge us to think about why humans first created, so that their ‘things’ were not only functional and utilitarian. Communities from distinct geographic regions across the world developed decorative, expressive, ritualised, secular, and sacred objects from early in human development. Individuals sustained themselves, their communities, their beliefs, and their environments by applying their creative imaginations to their tools, coverings, shelters, surroundings, this growing rapidly in sophistication, purpose and embeddedness as human societies and cultures evolved.Our ancestors preserved cultural diversity without even thinking of it, both in their material surroundings and civilisations, but also through storytelling that illuminated their spirit world and imaginations. They gave us the myths and legends, superstitions and belief systems, ideologies and moralities that persist into our folk traditions, societal customs, disparate identities, and artisan-based cultures today. This excellent Special Issue resists a homogenised globalist culture that erases the diversity nourishing vital philosophical, intellectual, instinctual, or imaginary concepts that make up the immaterial and intangible aspects of sustainable development that we so need to protect.
Perbandingan Asam Fenolat dan Total Fenolik Kopi Arabika Bogor dari Pengolahan Pascapanen dan Tingkat Sangrai Berbeda
Authors: Reza Muhammad , Herawati Dian , Kusnandar Feri
Published: October 2023

Coffee is rich in phenolic compounds, which can be evaluated by the total phenolic or specific individual phenolics. The composition and concentration of phenolics in coffee are affected by various factors, including postharvest and roasting. This study aimed to compare the ratio of phenolic acid (measured as chlorogenic acid) to total phenolic in Bogor arabica coffee, considering different postharvest treatments and roasting levels. The coffee samples were treated with different postharvest (dry, wet, and honey) and roasting processes (light and dark). Green coffee bean was used as a control. The roasting process involved heating the coffee at temperatures ranging from 147.9 to 178.8°C for light roasting, and 190.2 to 200°C for dark roasting (10 minutes each). The color of the coffee beans, concentration of phenolic acid in the coffee extract, and total phenolic in the coffee extract were analyzed using a colorimeter, HPLC, and spectro-photometer respectively. The results showed that roasting significantly intensified the dark color of Bogor arabica coffee. Among the phenolic acids, the 5-CQA isomer emerged as the most dominant and was also the most susceptible to degradation during roasting. As the roasting level increased, the concentration of phenolic acid consistently decreased. Interestingly, the total phenolic initially increased in light roasted coffee but decreased in dark roasted coffee. Green coffee beans exhibited the highest proportion of phenolic acid (83%), whereas dark roasted coffee had the lowest proportion (19%). Although light roasted coffee had the highest total phenolic, its phenolic acid concentration decreased significantly compared to green coffee beans.
Iron Chlorosis in Soybean and Maize in Central Farm, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
Authors:   Reader in Agronomy Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, Y.B MORACHAN , G KESAVAN ,   Division of  Agronomy Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003, M NADANAMA ,   Division of Agronomy Agricultural College and Reserch Institute, Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

Micronutrients play a very important role in crop growth and animal nutrition. With the introduction of new crops and high yielding varieties along with intensive use of fertilizers for increasing production in multiple and relay cropping, the role of micronutrients assumes greater importance. Among the micronutrients, iron is closely concerned with chlorophyll formation and activation of several enzyme systems. A continuing supply of iron is essential to the welfare of the green plant. Any factor that inter- feres with absorption or utilization of iron may cause the plant to become iron deficient and chlorosis to develop. Iron chlorosis refers to the yellowing of plants which can be alleviated by suitable iron compounds.
Insecticidal Control of the Betelvine Scale Insert, Lepidosaphes cornutus Ramakrishna in Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Assitant in Entomology , Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, G BALASUBRAMANIAN , L.N THIAGARAJAN ,   Assitant in Entomology , Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, T SANTHANARAMAN ,   Entomologist Assoicaite Professor Entomology , Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

Betelvine (Piper betel) is being grown in an area of about 16,000 acres in Tamil Nadu and is considered to be one of the most economic marcotic crops. This crop is subjected to the attack by a number of pests like betelving bug (Disphinctus politus Dist.) scale insects, (Lepidosaphes cornutus Ramakrishna and Aonoidella spp. Cyclopelta siccifolia W., Aleurecanthus (Aleyrodoes) nibulans) and a nematode parasite, Meloidogyne incognita var. acrita. Among them, the betelvine scale, Lepidosaphes cormitus is important. It attacks the main vine, petiole and lamina and reduces the vitality of the crop by sucking plant sap. The infested leaves show cupping, crinkling, chlorosis and then eventually wilt and dry off. The scale insect can be recognised by its shiny yellow colour and boat shaped appearance. To evolve a suitable control measure against this pest, three insecticidal trials were conducted during 1966-68 and the results are presented in this paper.
Manurial Trial on Bellary Onion (Allium Cena L.)
Authors:   Lecturer in Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003, S.R CHOWDAPPAN , Y.E MORACHAN ,   Professor of  Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute,Coimbatore 641003
Published: October 2023

There was a need to fix up the NPK requirements under particular soil Agro-climatic conditions as no such study has been undertaken. so far. Hence this experiment was started with 'Bellary Red' onion cultivar as one of the projects under Five Year Programme of Research by the Agronomy Section during 1967-69 at the Agricultural College and Research Institute,. Coimbatore for Coimbatore tract.
Pre-equilibrium Effects on Alpha Particle Induced Reactions on Niobium Isotope from Threshold upto 100MeV using the Computer Code COMPLET
Authors: Cherie Sisay Mekonen , Teshagre Aklie Mekonen
Published: October 2023

Excitation functions (EF) for four reactions of the type 93Nb (α, xn); x = 1-4 were studied. This study provides current evidences about the dominance of pre-equilibrium processes at high energies followed by compound nucleus equilibration at low energies. The main objective of the work is to look pre-equilibrium emission induced by alpha particle energies up to 100 MeV on Niobium through describing, analyzing and interpreting the theoretical results of cross sections obtained from computer code COMPLET by comparing with experimental data obtained from EXFOR library. COMPLET code has been used for the analysis using the initial exciton number n0 = 4(4p+oh) and level density parameter ACN/10. A general agreement was found for all reactions.
Power Density Distributions in Electron Beams
Authors:   American Welding Society, ELMER JOHN W. , TERUYA ALAN T. , GIBBS GORDON
Published: October 2023

Measuring and controlling the power density distribution of electron beams used for welding is critical for producing repeatable welds and for transferring welding parameters between different machines. On any given machine, the power density distribution is controlled by defocusing the beam relative to its sharpest focused condition. However, measuring the power density distribution can be difficult due to the intense nature of welding beams and is further complicated by imperfect electron optics that can distort the beam, making it difficult to quantify. The enhanced modified Faraday cup (EMFC) diagnostic method was used here for beam analysis that utilizes computed tomography to reconstruct the beam’s power density distribution. These results were compared to the International Standards Organization (ISO) method for characterizing laser beams using a second-moment D4σ calculation. For ideal Gaussian-shaped beams, both methods would give the same result. However, for imperfect beams, the calculated D4σ diameter was shown to be about 25% larger relative to the FWe2 diameter measured by the EMFC due to the heavier weighting of data in the tails of the beam by D4σ. Although both methods produce repeatable welds, it is important to understand the differences in the reported beam diameters, divergence angles, and beam parameter products when transferring parameters between machines.
Hauntingly Beautiful: Embodied Reading, Virginia Woolf, and Woolf Works
Authors: Argyrides Patty
Published: October 2023

Abstract: As the last two decades have seen a steady increase of contemporary choreographers drawing on modernist literature, interdisciplinary modernist studies must create new and additional lines of communication not only across disciplines, but also including the public arts sector. In 2017, I attended the Royal Ballet's revival of Woolf Works , a ballet based on the life and works of Virginia Woolf and interviewed choreographer Wayne McGregor and dramaturg Uzma Hameed. I draw on my background as a former dancer to explore how we can use McGregor's choreographic and Hameed's dramaturgic approach to analyze the ballet and the embodied aspects of Woolf's writing. By focusing on the first section of Woolf Works ("I now, I then"), and Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway , I consider the ways in which the characters of Clarissa and Septimus embody predominant themes in the novel: memory, trauma versus peace, support, and time.
A Mid-Range Team of Rivals: Women Novelists in the Collective Biographies of Women Database
Authors: Booth Alison , Bielat Isabel
Published: October 2023

Abstract: A collaborative, interdisciplinary study (English, history) of the authors, subjects, contents, and substance of a key early collection of criticism of women novelists, tied to the Queen’s 1897 Jubilee. Famous or obscure women novelists assess the work of deceased peers, censuring most those who are now canonical. Attending to the style and orientation of particular chapters and some research in publishing history, we suggest varied textual and quantitative approaches, drawing on our database of 1,272 collective biographies of women to explore what we can discover from one book carefully contextualized, instead of distant reading in a much larger corpus.
Design of Water PH Quality Monitoring System in PT SIER Industrial Area Based on Internet of Things at Waste Water Treatment Plant
Authors: Dialaksito Fajar Mei , Surya Pressa Perdana
Published: October 2023

PT SIER's Waste Water Treatment Plant manages industrial and domestic wastewater obtained from industrial activities in the PT SIER Industrial area. Waste Water Treatment Plant PT SIER has been established since 1980. Over time, growth and development industry is increasing so that it adds to the WWTP burden. With respect to the load the more heavy so need in take note a number of matter following among them Waste fluid contaminated products from the manufacturing process must be treated and controlled for its pH content, the volume of waste water to be treated, the quality of water resulting from the Waste Water Treatment Plant process Which expected, convenience in matter management water waste, energy sources, as well as costs low process operation. This study aims to cut the process of taking sample water waste until analysis laboratory For get results monitoring quality pH water. On study This writer make system monitoring quality pH water in area industry PT. SIER based Internet of Things on waste water treatment Plant. With utilizing ESP32 which is integrated by the Internet of Things (IOT) via the internet network from Wi-Fi routers. Results quality monitoring data water can seen in realtime passes appearance mark pH, mark TDS And mark Temperature Which accessed through smartphones nor PC so that mark water quality delivered to the Blynk app.
Pengaruh Likuiditas Solvabilitas Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan
Authors: Nailufaroh Lulu , Suprihatin Neneng Sri , Fauziah Zahra Putri
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh likuiditas, solvabilitas dan profitabilitas terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan yang terdaftar oada indeks LQ 45 di BEI. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kiantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui data sekunder. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling sebanyak 27 perusahaan. Analisis data menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda dengan alat bantu statistic SPSS 26. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa likuiditas, solvabilitas dan profitabilitas tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan.

Kata Kunci : Likuiditas, Solvabilitas, Profitabilitas, dan Kinerja Keuangan