bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
That /s/tiene tumbao: Chonga-fied sibilants and the disidentificatory sociophonetics of Miami Latinx drag
Authors: Mendoza Dozandri C.
Published: January 2025

The indexical association of fronted /s/ with femme-coded identities has been described across the language, gender and sexuality literature. Drawing from sociolinguistic interviews with four drag queens in Wynwood, Miami, a chisme-informed method allows for certain associations to come into play through its dialogic and community-based components. This article zooms into the data of one queen's /s/ production to track the emergence of a retracted or fronted /s/ across moments in discourse referencing alignment, either with the aesthetic style of Wynwood drag related to the racialised chonga persona or with normative constructs of femininity. The discussion scaffolds a concept called tumbao to theorise how minoritarian subjects can activate oppositional meanings of a variable and strategically employ semiotic material to critique hegemonic norms. Centring Latinx gender non-conforming femmes in sociolinguistic inquiry allows for a more expansive trans-centred approach to linguistics, reorienting how linguists and other language scholars consider race and racialised personae in the enregisterment and performance of gendered styles.

La asociación indexical de /s/ frontal se ha descrito en la literatura de lenguaje, género y sexualidad como relacionada a identidades codificadas como ‘femme/femeninx’. A través de entrevistas sociolingüísticas con cuatro transformistas en Wynwood, Miami, chisme cómo un método permite que ciertas asociaciones se vuelven evidentes a través de sus componentes dialógicos y comunitarios. Centrarse en los datos de la producción de /s/ de una transformista explica el surgimiento de una /s/ retraída o frontal/más dental en momentos de discurso que hace referencia a la alineación – con el estilo estético del drag de Wynwood relacionado con la personalidad de chongas, o con constructos normativos de feminidad. Estos datos se utilizan para construir un concepto llamado tumbao, para teorizar cómo los sujetos minoritarios pueden activar significados oposicionales de una variable y utilizar estratégicamente material semiótico para criticar las normas hegemónicas. Centrar a lxs pájarxs/patxs/locxs en la investigación sociolingüística permite una lingüística trans más expansiva, reorientando la forma en que lingüistas y otrxs académicxs del lenguaje consideran la raza y las personas racializadas en el proceso de enregisterment y el performance de estilos de género.
Impact of financial development, tourism and unemployment on economic growth of Pakistan
Authors: Zahid Laiba , Ahmad Humara , Ali Asad , Raza Hamad
Published: January 2025

This study explores the role of financial development in promoting economic growth in Pakistan. It highlights the importance of a well-developed financial sector in capital allocation and investment, which can lead to economic expansion. Unemployment, a key factor in economic decline, can hinder productivity and lead to a decline in overall growth. Tourism, on the other hand, can diversify the economy by providing additional revenue and strengthening the balance of payments. The study also examines the relationship between unemployment, economic growth, and various theories, such as Philipp's curve, Solow growth model, and endogenous growth theory. The research provides valuable insights into the country's economic dynamic and informs policy decisions, resource allocation, and job creation. However, the study has limitations due to incomplete and outdated data.
Optimization of a Method for Detecting Single copies of Hepatitis B Virus DNA using CRISPR/Cas systems
Authors: Tyumentseva M. A. , Tyumentsev A. I. , Prelovskaya A. N. , Akimkin V. G.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the etiologic agent of acute and chronic hepatitis B in humans. WHO recommends the use of sensitive laboratory assays based on nucleic acid amplification methods to detect HBV DNA. A method for detecting single copies of hepatitis B virus DNA using CRISPR/Cas systems was previously developed for ultrasensitive detection of HBV DNA.Aims. The aim of present study was to optimize the method for detecting single copies of hepatitis B virus DNA using CRISPR/Cas systems.Materials and methods. To obtain amplified fragments of the hepatitis B virus genome, 22 oligonucleotides were developed. The preliminary amplification stage was performed by the RPA method using the developed oligonucleotides. The assembly of CRISPR/ Cas ribonucleoprotein complexes specific for fragments of the hepatitis B virus genome was carried out using synthetic guide RNA (oligoribonucleotides). The detection stage was performed in HOLMES 1.Results and discussion. We maintained the sensitivity of the optimized method at the level of the original one (detection of single copies of hepatitis B virus DNA), when optimizing the method for detecting hepatitis B virus DNA. In addition, we reduced the time required for the analysis. Thus, the time required to detect single copies (6 copies per reaction) of hepatitis B virus DNA using the original method is 83 minutes, while for the optimized method it is 32 minutes.Conclusions. The optimized method for detecting single copies of hepatitis B virus DNA using CRISPR/Cas systems described in the article can be used in the future to develop new diagnostic kits, including point-of-care kits and/or kits to use in the field.
Evaluation of the Ratio of Spot Tests and Plaque-Forming Activity Tests of Bacteriophages of Prevalent Pathogens
Authors: Pchelin I. M. , Azarov D. V. , Dedik V. A. , Kushnirenko D. A. , Aslanov B. I. , Goncharov A. E. , Lioznov D. A.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. Obtaining clean lysis spots, with tolerable presence of individual colonies of secondary growth, in spot tests is a criterion for assessing the effectiveness of therapeutic bacteriophages. At the same time, a number of mechanisms are known by which phage lysis of bacteria on lawns occurs without being accompanied by virus replication.Aim. To assess the ratio of spot test results and tests based on the detection of negative bacteriophage colonies.Conclusion. Data on 43 bacteriophages extracted from 21 articles were analyzed. Within the studied sample, the observation of clean lysis zones in 94% of cases corresponded to successful virus replication. For a number of Escherichia coli bacteriophages, a greater number of spot tests of the "++++" category were detected compared to the number of strains supporting virus replication, which, within the framework of assessing the lytic activity of a therapeutic bacteriophage, can be characterized as false positive spot test results. In general, the observation of clear lysis spots on the spot test in most cases indicates bacteriophage replication, which allows us to consider the spot test method as indicative, but requiring subsequent validation by more complex methods characterizing the efficiency of phage replication.
Cholera Bengal: Epidemiological Monitoring and Genomic Analysis of Strains V. cholerae O139
Authors: Moskvitina E. A.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. Major outbreaks, sporadic cases and intercontinental shipments of Bengal cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae O139 occurred from 1992 to 2018 in 26 countries, including 16 Asian countries.Аim. To characterize the spread of Bengal cholera in the world, including in Russia, in relation to the properties of V. cholerae O139.Results. Data on epidemic manifestations of Bengal cholera in the world, including in Russia, in relation to the phenotypic and molecular biological properties of V. cholerae O139 strains are presented. The evolution of their genome and the successive events of the introduction of V. cholerae O139 are described. Conclusion. The isolation of V. cholerae O139 from a patient with ctxAB+ gene, drug resistance to a number of antibiotics in China in 2023 indicates that the problem of Bengal cholera has been continued still in the modern period.
Neutralising and Non-neutralising Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2: Role during Infection and in the Evolution of Antigenic structure
Authors: Pylaeva S. K. , Sinyugina A. A. , Kozlovskaya L. I. , Artamonova E. A. , Erovichenkov A. A. , Sayfullin R. F. , Gordeychuk I. V. , Ishmukhametov A. A
Published: January 2025

Relevance. COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, remains a global public health threat despite the end of the pandemic. In the four years since the onset of the pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 genome has undergone significant changes, particularly in the gene encoding the spike (S) protein. These changes resulted from the accumulation of immune responses in the human population, allowing the virus to evade the immune response. A significant proportion of the population was infected early in the pandemic or vaccinated with vaccines based on earlier variants of the virus. The emergence of new mutant variants raises concerns about the potential for severe COVID-19 in previously infected or vaccinated individuals.Аim. To examine the specifics of antibody formation, as well as the spectrum and functional activity of these antibodies in patients with COVID-19.Conclusions. Antibodies produced in response to infection or vaccination show diversity in spectrum and functional activity. Changes in the viral genome may reduce antibody effectiveness, highlighting the importance of monitoring new SARS-CoV-2 variants and developing adapted vaccines. These data will be key in shaping COVID-19 vaccination and treatment strategies in a changing epidemiological situation.
Epidemiological Studies of the Respiratory System in a Cohort of People Exposed to Chronic Radiation Exposure
Authors: Mikryukova L. D.
Published: January 2025

Diseases of the respiratory system are leading in the structure of oncopathology in persons exposed to chronic radiation exposure in the low dose range. The objective of the work is characterize malignant neoplasms of the respiratory system in the Southern Urals Population Exposed to Radiation cohort over a long period of observation (71 years).Materials and methods. The South Urals Population Exposed to Radiation (SUPER) Cohort by accidents at the Mayak Production Association consists of 62 592 persons. We have detected 1023 cases of death from malignant neoplasms of respiratory system during the 71-year follow-up period. The total number of person-years at risk was 1 964 136. The study used a descriptive and analytical epidemiological method.Results. Deaths from malignant neoplasms of the respiratory system in the Southern Urals Population Exposed to Radiation cohort of the accidentally exposed population were registered in 898 men and 125 women. Mortality from respiratory cancer is significantly higher in men compared to women. The dependence of mortality growth on the age of initiation of exposure and its increase was revealed. Mortality is higher in the Russian ethnic group of the population compared with the ethnic group of Tatars and Bashkirs for all periods of observation, except for the period from 2016 to 2020. An increase in mortality from neoplasms of the respiratory system was revealed with an increase in the age reached and the age of initiation of exposure. The risk of mortality from of respiratory cancer is significantly higher in smokers.Conclusions. The study of oncopathology of respiratory tract in exposed people is undoubtedly of scientific and practical interest. The results can serve as a basis for development and improvement of preventive care programs for the affected population.
Optimising Conditions for the Preservation of Extremely Oxygen Sensitive Obligate Anaerobes of the Gut Microbiota as Candidates for Probiotic Strains
Authors: Bembeeva B O. , Isaeva E. L. , Muravieva V. V. , Zhigalova K. N. , Nechaeva O. V. , Bazukheyr D. Kh. , Priputnevich T. V.
Published: January 2025

Obligate anaerobic difficult culture bacteria, which make up the bulk of the microbiota of the large intestine, are potential candidates for the development of highly effective new generation probiotics, since they are capable of synthesizing a variety of metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, which have a stimulating effect on both commensal bacteria and host cells. However, for their long-term preservation, it is necessary to carefully select the preservation method and protective components. To evaluate the efficacy of using different cryoprotectants to increase the viability of obligate anaerobic difficult culture bacteria when preserved by lyophilisation and cryopreservation methods. The studies showed that freeze-drying contributed most to the preservation of the viability of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Anaerostipes hadrus, Eubacterium hallii, provided that they were used as a stabilizing medium, which included inulin, cysteine and riboflavin, ensuring the preservation of the initial bacterial titer for 30 days. Among the studied bacteria, the effectiveness of cryopreservation was shown for A. hadrus, since it ensured the survival of bacteria at the initial level for 14 days of storage, regardless of the cryopreservative used, but by the 30th day their viability decreased significantly (by 100 times when using liquid as a cryopreservant). nutrient medium 110 with minced meat and carbohydrates with the addition of glycerin, 10 000 with the commercial cryopreservative CRYOINSTANT). The results obtained allow us to recommend lyophilization as the most optimal method for long-term storage of probiotic strains of bacteria using highly effective stabilizers.
Translating of Knowledge Cultures in the Context of Epistemic Justice
Authors: Panchenko Lesya , Grygorova Nadiia
Published: January 2025

The article considers the situation of the need to translate first the culture of knowledge, and only then the text created on its basis. This problem is considered on the basis of the concept of paradigms of scientific knowledge by the American historian of science Thomas Kuhn and the concept of epistemic cultures by the German philosopher of science Karin Knorr Cetina. The causes of epistemic injustice are traced as deliberate or unforced losses of knowledge during its transmission at the individual, community and institutional levels. The purpose of the article is to consider, using the example of epistemic culture as a subject of professional translation, a more general situation of caring for epistemic justice in the translation of cultures of knowledge. It was found that the translation of a scientific text from or into a foreign language is not only a matter of linguistics, but also of that science, the issues of which are subject to translation. Professional translation of a scientific text requires taking into account the entire integrity of the specific academic experience that the author invested in a certain scientific text. Moreover, the establishment of epistemic justice thanks to the adequate translation of not only the scientific text, but also the culture of knowledge (epistemic culture) that lies at its foundation, not only preserves the accuracy of the scientific message, but also often draws attention to those aspects of scientific research that previously remained unnoticed.
Improving the Diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-depressive Disorders Using the Methods of Phenomenological Philosophy: Experience of Interdisciplinary Practices in Ukraine
Authors: Rudenko Sergii , Tasenko Mykhailo
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the potential advantages of using phenomenological psychopathology methods to improve the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety-depressive disorders, especially in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. It highlights the limitations of relying solely on the diagnostic criteria set out in International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), arguing that they may not reflect the subjective, lived experience of mental disorders. The authors note a significant increase in the number of diagnosed mental and behavioural disorders in Ukraine since the Russian invasion. The number of cases of PTSD has quadrupled compared to pre-war levels. Common triggers include fear, anxiety, witnessing violence, personal harm, loss of loved ones, isolation, and displacement. The study used analytical, comparative, and interdisciplinary methods to explore how the approaches of phenomenological philosophy and phenomenological psychopathology can complement traditional psychiatric interviewing. Phenomenological psychopathology is an interdisciplinary field that aims to study changes in dimensions such as lived time, space, body, and self that manifest in mental illness. The main methods include semi-structured phenomenological interviews that allow patients to describe their subjective experiences. The authors argue that the combination of phenomenological methods with standard psychiatric diagnostic methods in Ukraine will allow for a more complete and accurate diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other conditions exacerbated by the war. This interdisciplinary, patient-centred approach promises to improve the quality of mental health care as the country recovers. However, they acknowledge that the application of these methods in Ukraine is currently fragmented. The authors suggest that the methods of phenomenological psychopathology are a valuable but underutilised tool for addressing the challenges facing the mental health system in Ukraine.
Tekstem / wzorzec homilii. Konceptualizacja zjawiska
Authors: Klementowicz Michał
Published: January 2025

W opracowaniu opisano schemat wzorca tekstu homilii. W ramach charakterystyki ukazany został archetyp w ujęciu ogólnym oraz szczegółowym. Normatywny charakter artykułu jest przesłanką do dyskusji nad odrębnością gatunkową głoszonego w liturgii słowa. Służyć ma m.in. konsekwentnemu uprzedmiotowieniu tzw. tekstologii homiletycznej. Opis wzorca tekstu otrzymał w artykule utylitarną typologię. Dotyczy ona przede wszystkim konwencji „zarządzania informacją” zawartej w kerygmacie Objawienia. Sposób postępowania z treściami zakłada ukazanie jej nowości, doniosłości oraz kreatywności, co w dalszej perspektywie służyć ma efektywnej komunikacji z obecnymi na celebracji odbiorcami.
Duszpasterskie inspiracje błogosławionego Stefana kard. Wyszyńskiego Prymasa Polski pozostawione Kościołowi na Warmii
Authors: Ropiak Sławomir
Published: January 2025

Celem podjętych rozważań jest zaprezentowanie nauczania skierowanego przez nowego Błogosławionego do Kościoła na Warmii. Można je scharakteryzować za pomocą kilku zasadniczych idei, do których należą: duchowa i pasterska posługa Prymasa Polski wobec diecezji warmińskiej; formacja kapłańska ożywiana przesłaniem ze Stoczka Warmińskiego; maryjna pobożność pogłębiana w ciszy rekolekcji; wielki znak na niebie w Gietrzwałdzie; cześć oddawana św. Wojciechowi Biskupowi Męczennikowi; duchowo-pastoralne dziedzictwo koronacji maryjnych obrazów. Relikwie beatyfikowanego Stefana Wyszyńskiego sprowadzono do Olsztyna i Stoczka Klasztornego.
Trynitarny wymiar życia ochrzczonych
Authors: Klich Anna
Published: January 2025

Przedmiotem studium egzegetyczno- teologicznego jest perykopa Rz 8, 14–17 odczytywana poprzez inne teksty Starego i Nowego Testamentu oraz świadków Żywej Tradycji Kościoła. Celem jest zbadanie, na jakie istotowe wymiary życia ochrzczonych wskazuje św. Paweł w Liście do Rzymian (8, 14–17) oraz jak, w mistyczny sposób, ukazuje działanie Trójcy Świętej w osobie ochrzczonego. Pierwszym etapem analizy egzegetycznej było określenie kontekstu literackiego perykopy, które pozwoliło wskazać zasadniczą specyfikę chrześcijan, mianowicie przyjęcie Ducha Świętego jako przewodnika na drodze życia. Duch Święty pozwala poznać dar usynowienia, który wprowadza wierzących w relację z Bogiem Ojcem, podobną to tej, jaka jest między Ojcem i Synem. Godność dzieci Boga ściśle łączy się z dziedziczeniem życia wiecznego. W drugiej części artykułu została wyjaśniona przestrzeń współdziałania chrześcijanina z Bogiem oraz zależność, jaka zachodzi między świadomym współcierpieniem z Chrystusem, a współudziałem z Nim w chwale Bożej. W końcowym wniosku należy zaakcentować, że w proces upodabniania się ochrzczonych do Chrystusa zaangażowany jest przede wszystkim Bóg, który swoim dzieciom daje Swego Ducha Świętego i pragnie być z nimi w intymnej więzi. Ze strony człowieka potrzebna jest współpraca, polegająca przede wszystkim na uważnym słuchaniu Ducha Świętego oraz jednoczeniu się z Chrystusem szczególnie wśród trudów życia codziennego. Proces ten prowadzi do współdziedziczenia z Chrystusem dóbr wiecznych.
Od kontestacji do afirmacji. Biskup warmiński Philipp Krementz wobec dogmatu o nieomylności papieża
Authors: Żmudziński Marek Andrzej
Published: January 2025

Ogłoszenie dogmatu o nieomylności papieża wzbudziło w Kościele wiele pytań i wątpliwości. Już w trakcie przygotowań i w czasie obrad pewna liczba biskupów wnosiła o zaniechanie lub przynajmniej o zgodne z tradycją doktrynalną i historyczną określenie warunków tej nieomylności. W istocie chodziło o zakotwiczenie nauczycielskiego autorytetu i kompetencji papieża w nieomylności całego Kościoła i kolegium biskupów. Biskup Philipp Krementz należał do grona wyraźnie sprzeciwiającego się nowej formule dogmatycznej. Jednak po ogłoszeniu dogmatu i wypracowaniu umiarkowanej interpretacji, przyjął nową prawdę i stał się jej obrońcą. W artykule opisano ów przełom na płaszczyźnie teologicznej, episkopalnej i diecezjalnej. W ten sposób ukazano postać biskupa warmińskiego jako świadomego przekaziciela wiary, lojalnego członka kolegium biskupiego oraz odpowiedzialnego pasterza Kościoła lokalnego.
Chemical composition of strawberry fruit in the Сentral black earth region of Russia
Authors: Akimov М. Yu. , Zhbanova E. V. , Luk’yanchuk I. V.
Published: January 2025

In order to facilitate the development of rational norms of food consumption, meeting the modern requirements of healthy nutrition, the databases containing information on the chemical composition of fruit and berry crops should be regularly updated. In the presented research, we studied the nutrient composition of fruits of promising strawberry and zemklunika (hybrid of wild strawberry and strawberry) varieties grown in the Central Black Earth Region of Russia (Michurinsk). The research was conducted in 2019–2023 using the facilities of the Laboratory for Biochemistry and Food Technology and the Laboratory for Genetics and Breeding, I. V. Michurin Federal Research Center. The research objects were the fruits of strawberry varieties from the FSSI of I. V. Michurin Federal Research Center, introduced varieties of domestic and foreign selection (47 specimens in total). In the varieties under study, the following chemical parameters were determined: soluble solids content – 10.3±0.2% Brix, total sugars – 7.4±0.2%, organic acids – 0.85±0.02%, pH of fruit juice – 3.48±0.03, ascorbic acid – 62.1±2.0 mg/100 g, and anthocyanins – 44.1±2.9 mg/100 g. In terms of sugar content (above 8.5%), the genotypes of Bylinnaya, Lastochka, Pamyati Zubova, Rubinovyy Kulon, Allegro, Chamora Turusi, Flamenco, and Limalexia were distinguished. In terms of ascorbic acid (above 70.0 mg/100 g), the highest parameters were shown by Kokinskaya Zarya, Kupchikha (zemklunika), Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda, Rusich, Slavutich, Torpeda, Festivalnaya, Florence, and Limalexia. The varieties Zenit, Kokinskaya Zarya, Privlekatel’naya, Rubinovyy Kulon, Torpeda, and Feyyerverk were most optimal in terms of anthocyanin content (above 70.0 mg/100 g). Considering the daily requirement in vitamin C of 100 mg, 100 g of strawberry fruits can satisfy it by 62.1 %, or by 31.2–107.1% taking varietal diff erences into account. Consumption of only 100 g of anthocyanin-rich varieties satisfi es the daily requirement for these compounds (50 mg) by 144.6–192.2%. In terms of the integral parameters of chemical composition, the following varieties were selected: Rubinovyy Kulon, Pamyati Zubova, and Flora (selection by Federal Research Center); Kokinskaya Zarya and Rusich (selection by FSBSO ARHCBAN); Allegro, Limalexia, and Vima Zanta (Netherlands), as well as Flamenco (Great Britain). High-vitamin strawberry varieties are recommended for inclusion in dietary nutrition, as the basis in the development of functional food products, and in breeding for obtaining varieties with improved chemical composition.
Impact of spring frosts on the productivity of stone fruit crops and phytosanitary condition of plantations
Authors: Pryakhina M. S. , Upadysheva G. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The study was conducted in 2023-2024 in stone fruit plantations at the laboratory site of the Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnology, and Nursery, located in Izmailovo, Leninsky District, Moscow Region.

   The study focused on trees of six cherry varieties (Molodezhnaya, Volochaevka, Assol, Rusinka, Vladimirskaya, Belye Zhuravli), three sweet cherry varieties (Fatezh, Tyutchevka, Iput), three cherry plum varieties (Kubanskaya Kometa, Shatyor, Zlato Skifov), and four plum varieties (Utro, Pamyat Timiryazeva, Tulskaya Chernaya, Yaichnaya Sinyaya).

   Meteorological conditions are presented according to the data of the automatic meteorological station of the Central Office for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of the Environment.

   The study is aimed at determining the impact of recurrent spring frosts on the productivity and phytosanitary condition of stone fruit plantations.

   The degree of frost damage to stone fruit crops varied during the study years and depended on temperature, duration of frost, and stage of plant development during the period of negative temperatures. The frost dates coincided with the fi rst third of May: May 6, 2023 and May 4, 2024. The minimum temperature during the frost period in 2024 (-1.9 °C was slightly different from that in 2023 (-1.75 °C). The duration of frost accounted for only 4 days in 2023, while in 2024, the unusually cold period with negative temperatures lasted for 10 days. In 2024 the degree of damage to fl wers and ovaries in cherry plums, cherries, and sweet cherries was higher due to the longer exposure to low temperatures and precipitation in the form of rain and snow. A significant decrease in productivity compared to the previous year was noted in the early and mid-ripening cherry varieties Assol, Vladimirskaya, and Molodezhnaya, in the Zlato Skifov cherry plum variety, and in the Tyutchevka cherry variety. The Belye Zhuravli cherry varietiy, Fatezh sweet cherry variety, as well as Tulskaya Chernaya, Yaichnaya Sinyaya, and Utro cherry plum varieties demonstrated high productivity and the greatest resistance to frost. Monitoring of the phytosanitary condition revealed that spring frosts caused a stronger spread and development of several fungal diseases (plum leaf rust and shot-hole disease). In the spring period, a decrease in the number of the main phytophages was revealed in stone fruit orchards, which is associated with the lack of optimal temperature conditions for their development and distribution.
Wettability Characterization of MDF Composite Materials Used for Industrial Products
Authors: Baila D.I. , Labudzki R. , Fodchuk I. , Bonilla M.
Published: January 2025

The growing concern for the environment, in relation to the need for more versatile polymer-based materials, has led to a high interest in research into polymer composites filled with natural-organic fillers, which come from renewable sources. MDF is a high grade, composite material and it is made from recycled wood fibers and resin, and it is less expensive This composite material is dried and pressed to produce dense, stable sheets and because of this process, MDF does not warp or crack like wood. And since MDF is made from small particles, it doesn’t have noticeable grain patterns, showed by electronic microscopy. This will result in a smoother finish for the industrial product. In general, wood contracts or expands when it is exposed to changing heat and humidity and can appear some cracks on the industrial products. In this paper were realized water absorption tests on the MDF samples, in function of different temperature and humidity levels. The water absorption content for each piece of MDF composite material is represented as a percentage of the weight of the water and oven-dry weight. The humidity absorption depends on the composite material type, their structure, and it depends on the environment in which the product is used. The quality and moisture resistance of a composite material is extremely important for the durability and degradation degree of an industrial product.
Importance of Photogrammetry in Flood Analysis
Authors: Cerneaga C. , Maftei C.
Published: January 2025

Floods have always been a natural disaster of immense concern, causing significant damage to both property and human lives. Accurate and timely flood analysis is essential for effective disaster management and response. Drone photogrammetry provides rapid data collection, high-resolution imagery, and 3D modeling capabilities. This technology not only enhances our ability to efficiently understand and respond to floods but also empowers disaster management authorities and researchers to comprehensively grasp, respond to, and prepare for flooding events. This article explores the pivotal role of drone photogrammetry in flood analysis, highlighting its importance, applications, and methodology.
Targeted Augmented Reality System – Assisting Operators in Fixing Frequent Faults Detected at Test Stands
Authors: Calin Cristina
Published: January 2025

The main theme of the project is to eliminate common failures in halls equipped with specific bearing test equipment.
The subject, which is being set up and carried out in partnership with a production plant in Romania, is to design a comprehensive project to help detect and repair damage to the test benches at the company's test centre in Brasov. Internally, the machines on which tests are carried out are called test stands, so the work relates to test stands with faults such as oil leaks. The underlying problems that hamper the testing process are oil leaks due to possible cracks in the hoses that supply the test stands with lubricating oil or oil that serves as a test medium for the bearings. Once damage is detected, the aim is to repair it quickly and efficiently. From this point of view, the work helps non-technical staff, so the application is to develop an augmented reality system to help operators troubleshoot using the equipment available - in particular the HoloLens glasses that are the flagship of the project.
Advanced Surveilling Drone: Design, Implementation and Performance
Authors: Preda C. , Bleotu R.M.
Published: January 2025

The usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has revolutionized various fields, including surveillance.
This paper presents overall research on the development of an advanced surveillance drone system, focusing on its design, implementation, and performance in real-world applications. The research highlights important areas, including facial detection and recognition, communication infrastructure, and the integration of software and hardware components. The paper also investigates the suite of sensors and the software architecture that powers the drone, including the use of advanced algorithms for data processing.
Eta-Ricci solitons on Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds
Authors: Almia P. , Upreti J.
Published: January 2025

This work introduces the investigation of ETA(η)-Ricci solitons on a Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifold. In this study, we investigate η-Ricci solitons on Lorentzian para-Kenmotsu manifolds satisfying the condition C.D=0. Additionally, we have constructed and thoroughly shown the findings about the harmonic and Weyl harmonic curvature tensor. Furthermore, our study focuses on the outcomes obtained by investigating Lorentzian para-kenmotsu manifolds that possess a η-Ricci soliton meeting the curvature requirement N•ψ=0. Finally, we provide an illustrative case of a manifold that demonstrates the presence of proper η-Ricci solitons.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): Challenges and Opportunities in Deradicalization and Reintegration
Authors: Balogun Badrudeen Adesina , Bello Mufutau Olusola
Published: January 2025

This article examines the role of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in deradicalization programs in Nigeria. Its objectives are to analyze the programs and services provided by NCoS, identify the challenges encountered, and evaluate NCoS’s efforts in safeguarding the human rights of program participants. The study adopts a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through literature reviews, interviews with NCoS officers, program participants, and community leaders, as well as observations in several correctional facilities. The findings reveal that NCoS has developed comprehensive deradicalization programs but faces significant challenges, including overcrowding in correctional facilities, limited funding, and a shortage of professional staff. While NCoS has made efforts to protect the human rights of program participants, stigma and discrimination remain substantial hurdles. Community involvement in the reintegration of former extremists is also crucial, though it requires more effective strategies. This article provides recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of deradicalization programs in Nigeria. These include improving correctional facility capacity, developing programs and curricula, enhancing the competence of personnel, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems.
The Effectiveness of the MABIT Program in Nurturing Religious Character in Children of Jorong Lurah Ampang
Authors: Sari Novia Aspita , Maulana Ilham , Ningsih Silvi Rahayu , Haq Afdhal Dinil , Firdaus Firdaus , Ramyana Fitriyani , Fauzi Kasri Gunawan , Putri Mentari Ghea Annisa , Irsyad Mhd. , Hakim Muhammad Abror , Rahmajanida Reza , Aziza Wardha , Salsabillah Zikra
Published: January 2025

Moral degradation among the younger generation has become an urgent issue in Jorong Lurah Ampang, Nagari Pasie Laweh, characterized by low religious understanding and inappropriate behavior. The Malam Bina Iman dan Taqwa (MABIT) program emerged as a solution to foster the religious character of children through a community-based approach. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance participants' religiosity, worship discipline, and social skills. Activities are conducted using participatory methods, including lectures, hands-on practice, sermon training, Qur'an recitation, and recreational activities such as sports and discussions. The program results indicate significant improvements in prayer discipline, Qur'an reading and memorization skills, as well as behavioral changes among children, who have become more polite and responsible. The positive impact extends not only to the children but also to the community as a whole, fostering more harmonious social relationships and increasing parental involvement in children's religious education. With the support of the local community, the program has the potential to become a sustainable regular activity. The MABIT program demonstrates that a holistic approach rooted in religious values can be an effective model for nurturing the character of the younger generation.
Principles of the functional feasibility of the formation of station complexes in the composition of transport and transfer nodes
Authors: Mustafa Mahmood Abdulgani
Published: January 2025

The article defines the peculiarities of the formation of station complexes as part of transport and interchange hubs, depending on urban planning conditions. The analysis of the rationality of the functional organization carried out on the example of the station complex of the «Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyy» station in Kyiv, Ukraine. Depending on the location of the station in relation to the city centre, the availability of free territory, various functions can be built up vertically or horizontally, or have a combined arrangement of functional blocks. Techniques for organizing pedestrian traffic on station squares presented. The choice of a rational scheme for regulating traffic and pedestrian flows influenced by their volume, character, parameters of the area free from development near the station, and the topography of the area. Two main directions of development of station complexes distinguished: those that develop upwards and those that develop horizontally. In accordance with this, two main principles of placement of functional zones of station complexes combining several types of transport under one volume of service proposed: the principle of horizontal placement of functional zones; the principle of vertical placement of functional zones and a mixed system. The principle of functional expediency was developed on the basis of methods of multi-level organization of transport and pedestrian routes and corresponding service facilities. The main directions of its implementation are a multi-level environment and a flexible architectural and planning organization. The principle of forming the interior and open public spaces with the help of versatility consists in combining several functional zones in a single common space with clear functional zoning of a large room or transformation.
Microscopic Analysis of Epidermal and Vascular Structures in Alysicarpus naikianus Pokle: Anatomical Adaptations for Environmental Resilience
Authors: Chavan Shantanu , Taur Ruplali R.
Published: January 2025

Alysicarpus naikianus Pokle is an endemic species of the genus Alysicarpus in the subfamily Papilionoideae, tribe Desmodieae, of the Leguminosae family. Described in 1999, this species was initially known from limited collections at three localities in Maharashtra, India. Recent floristic surveys, particularly in the hilly areas of the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu and western India, have revealed additional populations, expanding its known distribution. The species exhibits morphological characteristics consistent with other members of its genus, including distinctive Anatomy of leaf, stem, root, vessel’s structure and epidermal features, which were studied using light microscopy. The findings indicate a higher level of diversity and a broader ecological range than previously documented. As a result, A. naikianus is now recognized as a significant species within the Alysicarpus genus, highlighting the need for further exploration and conservation efforts in its native habitats.
Design and Development of Budget Absorption Discipline Notification Application using SDLC Method
Authors: Oktaviani Yohana Christela , Wahyuningsih Yulia
Published: January 2025

Optimal budget absorption in a region requires streamlined solutions. One such solution is simplifying the budget submission process through technology-based approaches. This study utilizes the SDLC methodology to create a durable application for Public Housing, Settlement Areas, and Human Settlement Offices, meeting their requirement for an effective budget submission tool. The SDLC method allows for continuous evaluation and development according to agency requirements. The outcome is APPA, a Budget Absorption Notification Application designed for the Public Housing, Settlement Areas, and Human Settlements Office in Jember. This application has helped to ensure that the budget approval process is not a sync point in achieving project deadlines. One of the aims of this research was to develop a technology-driven solution that could be implemented to increase optimal regional absorption which is expected can facilitate and accelerate budget execution and public service delivery more prettily than ever.
Exploring the Contribution of Fintech to Digital Transformation in Indonesian MSMEs: A Literature Review
Authors: Febriyani Widia , Supratman Nurdinintya Athari , Witjaksono R.Wahjoe
Published: January 2025

In the digital era, Financial Technology (Fintech) has become a pivotal force in transforming business operations, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. Despite their significant contributions to the economy, MSMEs need help in adopting digital solutions, including limited access to financial services and technological integration. This study explores the role of Fintech in driving the digital transformation of MSMEs and examines its contributions to financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and market expansion. Through a systematic literature review, the study highlights key factors influencing Fintech adoption, such as digital literacy, regulatory support, and technological infrastructure. The research also discusses the potential of Fintech to support the Satu Data Indonesia initiative by integrating financial and operational data. However, barriers such as low digital literacy, complex regulations, and cybersecurity concerns persist. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners to develop effective strategies for supporting MSMEs in leveraging Fintech for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Deep Learning-based Gold Price Prediction: A Novel Approach using Time Series Analysis
Authors: Zangana Hewa Majeed , Obeyd Salah Ramadan
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a deep learning-based system for predicting gold prices using historical data. The system leverages Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), a specialized recurrent neural network architecture, to capture temporal dependencies and patterns in the time series data of gold prices. A comprehensive dataset of historical gold prices is used, and the model is trained on a sequence of past data points to predict future prices. The data is preprocessed using normalization techniques to improve the performance of the model. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model in providing accurate price predictions, offering potential utility in financial forecasting and decision-making processes. The system's performance is evaluated through visualization and statistical metrics, illustrating its capacity to track gold price trends and predict future market movements. This work contributes to the growing field of time series forecasting by applying deep learning techniques to financial markets.
Performance Comparison of IoT Classification Models using Ensemble Stacking and Feature Importance
Authors: Setiawan Nabila Putri , Nugraha Adhitya , Luthfiarta Ardytha , Mulyana Yudha
Published: January 2025

Internet of Things (IoT) security is becoming a top priority as the number of connected devices increases online. This research utilizes the CIC IoT ATTACK 2023 dataset from the University of Brunswick, which consists of 46 million data on various types of attacks on IoT devices, such as DDoS, DoS, Brute Force, Spoofing, and Mirai attacks. To address the imbalance in the dataset, a random undersampling technique is applied to ensure the machine learning model is not biased towards the majority class. The ensemble learning approach was chosen due to its ability to combine the strengths of multiple algorithms, thus improving accuracy and stability in detecting complex IoT attacks. The algorithms used include gradient boosting, bagging, voting, and stacking. In particular, the stacking model, which combines the bagging classifier and gradient boosting, achieved the highest accuracy of 93%. Although the accuracy of the stacking model decreased to 92.4% after feature selection, the precision, recall, and F1-score remained high at 92.0. In addition, the computation time was also reduced from 2111.69 seconds to 1208.27 seconds. These findings indicate that ensemble learning approaches and feature selection techniques have great potential in improving IoT security, providing more reliable and efficient threat detection solutions.
Controle por Regras: Efeitos de Perguntas, Sugestões e Ordens
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Pará, Albuquerque Luiz Carlos de , Mescouto Wandria de Andrade ,   Universidade Federal do Pará, Paracampo Carla Cristina Paiva ,   Universidade Federal do Pará
Published: January 2025

Investigando se o seguir regras depende de se o ouvinte discrimina ou não a discrepância regras/contingên-cias e se este comportamento depende das propriedades formais da regra, 24 estudantes universitários foram expostos a um procedimento de escolha de acordo com o modelo. A tarefa era apontar para os estímulos de comparação em sequência. Os estudantes foram distribuídos em quatro condições. Em cada condição, na Fase 1, a sequência correta era modelada e depois mantida em esquema razão fi xa. Nas Fases 2 e 3, as contingências eram mantidas inalteradas, enquanto as regras eram manipuladas. Na Fase 1 das Condições 1 e 3, eram feitas perguntas acerca das contingências. Nas Condições 2 e 4, não eram feitas perguntas. Nas Condições 1 e 2, a Fase 2 era iniciada com a sugestão e a Fase 3, com a ordem. Nas Condições 3 e 4, era o inverso. Na Condição 1, 5 dos 6 participantes não seguiram a sugestão na Fase 2. Na Condição 4, os 5 participantes seguiram a ordem na Fase 2. Nas Condições 2 e 3 houve variabilidade nos resultados. Sugere-se que a manutenção, ou não, do seguir regras discrepantes depende, em parte, da discriminação da discrepância regras/contingências e das propriedades formais da regra.
Efeitos de ordens, sugestões e acordos sobreo comportamento não-verbal de adultos
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Pará, Farias Andréa Fonseca , Paracampo Carla Cristina Paiva ,   Universidade Federal do Pará, Albuquerque Luiz Carlos de ,   Universidade Federal do Pará
Published: January 2025

O presente estudo investigou os efeitos de regras apresentadas na forma de ordem, de sugestão e de acordo sobre o comportamento não-verbal de adultos. Vinte e quatro universitários foram expostos a um procedi-mento de escolha de acordo com o modelo; a tarefa consistia em apontar para cada um dos três estímulos de comparação, em sequência. Na Fase 1 dos Experimentos I e II eram apresentadas regras na forma de ordem, de sugestão ou de acordo. No Experimento I, a ordem, a sugestão e o acordo descreviam apenas uma das duas sequências de respostas que produziam pontos (trocáveis por dinheiro). No Experimento II, estas regras descreviam as duas sequências de respostas que produziam pontos, sendo uma, a sequência ordenada, suge-rida ou acordada e a outra, a sequência alternativa. Na Fase II, dos dois experimentos, havia mudança não sinalizada nas contingências de reforçamento. Os resultados mostraram que a ordem, a sugestão e o acordo estabeleceram comportamentos novos. Adicionalmente, mostraram que os comportamentos estabelecidos pela ordem e pelo acordo são mais prováveis de serem mantidos após a mudança nas contingências, quando comparados com os comportamentos estabelecidos pela sugestão. Discute-se que a manutenção do seguir regras depende, em parte, das propriedades formais das regras.
Cuentistas sociales, o por qué las ciencias sociales necesitan volver a contar historias
Authors: Cordero Rodrigo , Salinas Francisco
Published: January 2025

Luego de una década a la cabeza, y muchas veces a la cola, de la revista Cuadernos de Teoría Social, entregamos la posta a una nueva generación para que siga dándole vida a este espacio intelectual. Nos retiramos con ideas y relatos fragmentarios, como una memoria colectiva desparramada en viñetas. Tras este largo periodo de trabajo administrativo-editorial y de artesanía intelectual con conceptos propios y ajenos, observamos que vivimos en una época que todavía ansía epopeyas, pero que ya no cree en el meta-relato. Alimentados por la energía de esa intuición, hemos buscado que Cuadernos sea un espacio para ensayar nuevas formas de contar historias de lo social. Número tras número, nos fuimos convenciendo de que el meta-relato no se esconde como un fantasma tras la abstracción meta-teórica —a la que muchos temen y otros veneran—, sino que se construye, rearticula y materializa en el ejercicio cotidiano de trabajar con (y a través de) conceptos, hilvanando las múltiples tramas que le otorgan un sentido de continuidad a lo social.