bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A New Hybrid Wavelet Decomposition-based Networks for Script Identification in Scene Images
Authors: Palaiahnakote Shivakumara , Pal Umapada , Mansouri Taha
Published: February 2025

Script identification is challenging because of the unpredictable nature of the scene text. This paper presents a new model for achieving accurate script identification irrespective of intra and inter-class variations. The distinct features that represent the scene text of different scripts uniquely are extracted by fusing inception, which captures multi-scale features, and dense network, which captures fine-grained features. To strengthen the feature extraction, the proposed work uses wavelet decomposition, which enhances the fine details like edges in the images. Furthermore, for extracting text style, we propose a soft style attention module, which captures the unique style of scene text. The above modules are integrated as a hybrid model for accurate script identification. To evaluate the proposed model, we conducted comprehensive experiments on benchmark datasets, namely CVSI2015, SIW-13, and MLe2e, and combined datasets (combining distinct classes of all three benchmark datasets). The results of the proposed model on different datasets show that the performance is superior to the state-of-the-art methods in terms of accuracy
 
Received: 6 June 2024 | Revised: 12 November 2024 | Accepted: 31 December 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
Palaiahnakote Shivakumara is the Editor-in-Chief and Umapada Pal is an Advisory Board Member for Artificial Intelligence and Applications, and were not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in CVSI 2025 at https://www.ict.griffith.edu.au/cvsi2015/Dataset.php, in GitHub at https://github.com/lluisgomez/scri pt_identification, and in Kaggle at https://www.kaggle.com/datase ts/ayush02102001/cvsi-script-identification-dataset.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Shivakumara Palaiahankote: Methodology, Writing – original draft. Umapada Pal: Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision. Taha Mansouri: Validation, Resources.
Erken ve Normal Yaş Aralığında Menopoza Giren Kadınların Yaşam Kalitelerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Sarı Ayşe Sümeyye , Erbaş Nuriye
Published: February 2025

Giriş: Menopozal dönemdeki kadınlara verilen bakımın daha etkin ve bütüncül olabilmesi için ise sadece menopozun normal yaş aralığında değil aynı zamanda normal yaş aralığından sapması halinde de yaşam kalitesinin bundan nasıl etkileneceğinin belirlenmesi gereklidir.
Amaç: Bu araştırma erken ve normal yaş aralığında menopoza giren kadınların yaşam kalitelerinin incelenmesi amacıyla tanımlayıcı olarak yapılmıştır.
Yöntem: Araştırma 16 Ekim 2019-16 Ocak 2020 tarihleri arasında Sivas il merkezinde bulunan normal ya da erken menopoz tanısı konmuş 100 kadın ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma verileri, Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Menopoza Özgü Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin değerlendirilmesinde SPSS (ver:23.0) programı kullanılmıştır. Verilerin normal dağılıp dağılmadığını belirlemek için Kolmogorov-Smirnov testi kullanılmıştır. Güvenirlik analizi ile ölçek ve alt boyutlarının Cronbach alpha katsayısı hesaplanmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistik testleri ile sayı ve yüzdelik dağılımlar; T testi, Mann Whitney U testi, Kruskal Wallis H testi, Pearson Korelasyon analizi, ki kare analizi, Regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Kadınların menopoz gruplarına göre yaş, eğitim düzeyi, kronik hastalık öyküsü, düzenli egzersiz yapma durumu, sigara kullanma durumu, günlük kullanılan sigara ve son zamanlarda yaşamı etkileyen bir olay öyküsü arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık saptanmıştır (p
Sürdürülebilir Gıda Okuryazarlığının Çalışan Kişilerin Beslenme Tutum ve Durumuna Etkisi
Authors: Akman Kübra , Sakar Fitnat Şule
Published: February 2025

Bireylerin beslenme tutumları ile gıda tercihleri, insan sağlığını etkileyen önemli faktörler arasındadır. Gıda okuryazarlığı düzeyi yeterli ve yüksek olan bireylerin temel gıda ve beslenme bilgisine sahip olmaları ve davranışsal olarak bu bilgileri hayata geçirmeleri daha iyi beslenme tutumu sergilemelerine ve sağlıklı beslenmelerine destek olmaktadır. Özellikle son yıllarda sayısı giderek artış gösteren masa başı çalışan kişilerin sürdürülebilir gıda okuryazarlığı kavramı konusunda bilinçlendirilmesi ile çalışanların iş veriminin artırılarak ülke gelişmesine katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Bu derlemenin amacı; sürdürülebilir gıda okuryazarlığının beslenme tutum ve durumuna etkisinin güncel literatür bulgular ışığında değerlendirilmesi ve çalışan kişiler için öneminin vurgulanmasıdır.
Será o Tempo Senhor de Todas as Representações Sociais?
Authors: Romio Caroline Matos , Roso Adriane , Romio Alexsandra Matos
Published: February 2025

O tempo consiste em um fenômeno que intriga a humanidade e todos os campos da ciência, da cultura e das artes. O tempo tem sido teorizado por diferentes vertentes da psicologia social, dentre elas a Teoria das Representações Sociais. Nesta, o tempo costuma ser compreendido como um dos eixos que compõe o processo representacional. Partindo desta tese, temos como intuito nesse artigo ensaístico adensar as reflexões acerca do constructo “tempo” na Teoria das Representações Sociais. Levantamos uma provocação: afinal, não será o tempo o senhor ou a senhora de todas as representações sociais? Para tanto, abordamos a Teoria das Representações Sociais, conceituamos os Modelo Toblerone e Rosa dos Ventos, retomamos a construção histórica do tempo, sinalizamos para a ruptura paradigmática na compreensão do tempo que representa a Teoria da Relatividade, apresentamos o tempo na era digital. Por fim, sugerimos que o tempo não apenas constitui um eixo do processo de construção das representações sociais, mas pode ser ele próprio compreendido como uma representação social.
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STRESS MANAGEMENT AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN LAHORE
Authors: Shafique Nyama , Zakar Rubeena
Published: February 2025

Background:Elevated stresslevels can significantly impact both the mental and physical well-being of healthcare professionals. This chronic stress can lead to burnout, anxiety, and various health issues, which in turn can compromise the quality of care they provide. Consequently, effective stress management techniques become essential tools for their well-being and for enhancing their overall performance.The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of stress management among Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in Lahore. Materials and Methods; In this study, data was collected from 277 HCPs s from public and private tertiary care hospitals in Lahore, through a self-reporting questionnaire. This is a cross-sectional study The questionnaire consisted of 43 items, identifying many risk factors of stress. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), developed by Cohen et al. in 1981, was utilized to evaluate the stress levels of participants. The relationship between stress and associated risk factors was analyzed. Additionally, the coping strategies employed by participants were documented. The data has been analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Results: The prevalence of stress among HCPs in Lahore in this study was 49.2%. Various environmental factors caused stress in 88.4% of HCPs. Social stress was experienced by 63.2% of HCPs in their lives while 56 % faced organizational stress. A significant association was observed between PSS scores and environmental factors like traffic, pollution, finances, biological factors, social factors, and organizational factors like overwork and work politics. Certain coping strategies like thinking positively and controlling emotional responses were used by HCPs to decrease their stress levels.Conclusion: HCPs in Lahore are experiencing a high level of stress in their work place as well as personal lives.
Impact of Soiling on Performance and Cleaning Optimization of a 2.5 MWp Solar PV Plant in Pune, India
Authors: Kartik Kapoor  , Muthusamy Eswaramoorthy , P.G Nikhil , Kumar Goyal Ravi
Published: February 2025

The soiling pattern of PV plants needs to be studied for the proper utilization of solar energy as it creates a partial blockage of radiation and hence reduces power generation. The pattern of soil deposition varies from one location to another location. A large number of studies were carried out for a dry season to measure per day soiling rate. This research article investigates  soiling pattern of a varied weather location i.e., Pune, India. Ambient temperature is less with high chances of precipitation and wind speed as compared with other locations of India. To measure the change in performance of PV plant around the year, a 2.5-MWp grid-tied PV plant having the location coordinates 18.52°N 73.85 °E was investigated. Various performance parameters i.e., Voc and Isc change with temperature, performance ratio, soiling ratio, and soiling loss percentage are evaluated. The results indicate that prediction of the exact value of the soiling rate is not possible due to seasonal variation. An average monthly soiling rate of 10.28 % is estimated based on observed data for the dry season. The cleaning activity is suggested on and after the 8th or 18th day with water or mechanical cleaning with water for avoiding financial losses to the college. Further, a micro-texture sheet can be laminated over the PV module with proper earthing to minimize the static charge formation for reducing the collection of dust.
Management of Renewable Resources for Growth in Agriculture (BIOMASA)
Authors: Alina Craciun , Adrian-Gheorghe Zugravu
Published: February 2025

The paper characterize the biomass as organic material of biological origin – a renewable and organic energy source for use as fertilizer. In terms of agriculture, biomass cannot be labeled as a complete source of clean renewable energy. Currently biomass is a transitional form with a long period, from fossil to unpolluted resources. It is important to note that the focus is on growth from agriculture biomass (energy crops and biogenic residues/wastes). The main residues and waste is studied extensively in recent years in Moldova come from private livestock sector, the wine industry, cultivation and communal services. The chemical composition of waste and residues originating in agriculture shows that they contain nutrients that should be returned to the soil through fertilization. A basic rule of environmental sustainability is that energy can be extracted from production or consumption systems but nutrients must be recycled. The advantages of using biomass to fossil resources are obvious, but while there are possible risks that may arise from inefficient use of biomass. This calls for qualitative and quantitative monitoring, reassessment of the significance that biomass must have in development plans of the country.
Level of Subregional Development of Animal and Plant Production in Conservation Areas of The Southeastern Peripheries in Poland
Authors: MUSIAŁ Kamila , SOWULA-SKRZYŃSKA Elżbieta
Published: February 2025

One of the criteria of agriculture’s peripherality is a level of recessive processes, which are related to the individual categories of farms in terms of their production potential. The research has focused on the scale of deagrarianisation and deanimalisation, in conservation areas, which were at the same time peripheral areas in a grographical sense, located in southeastern Poland. Such scale was closely related to the condition and perspectives for farms development. The analyses of the expected development perspectives for farms in selected municipalities, showed a very high intensity of abandonment of agricultural use in the municipalities of Solina and Cisna, where 80% of farms show declining trends. This may constitute to a significant problem in relation to the protection of landscape in both landscape parks. The spatial abandoning of land use was visible in all municipalities of the buffer zone of the BNP. This was particularly intensified in those of them, which are located in the western part of the studied area, for example in Komańcza (0,733 DPP). What is more, the proces of deanimalisation was similarly to the deagrarianisation the most advanced in Komańcza municipalities. However, this kind of recessive processes were also very strong in other municipalities of analysed subregion.
Implications of Missing Causal Structures in Price Elasticity Estimation
Authors: MACHNO Artur
Published: February 2025

Traditionally, historical observational data has been used to estimate price elasticity through classical econometric models, such as linear regression and log-log models. However, these methods consider only associations, treating historical data as patterns of observation. For many applications, merely learning from past patterns is insufficient; there is a need to develop methodologies that quantify the impact of interventions. In this study, we introduce a causal inference framework as a solution to this challenge. There is a significant gap in literature, with very few studies treating price management as intervention rather than observation. We analyze the types of interactions present in causal systems and explore their manifestations in the context of price management and placing them in context of ladder of causation and Structural Causal Models based on Directed Acyclic Graphs. Additionally, we illustrate how conflating association with intervention can adversely affect profits. We quantify how neglecting causal nature of price elasticity management can distort decision making and bias conclusions.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA KARTU HURUF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOGNITIF ANAK USIA DINI DI KB RAHMANDA
Authors: RAHAYU MUTIA , MENTARI ECA GESANG
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Media is a tool for conveying messages or information. Therefore, media is an important thing in early childhood learning. In addition to facilitating the delivery of material, the use of learning media can also make learning more enjoyable. Learning that only uses pencils and paper feels boring for children, therefore this reaserch was conducted to determine the use of letter card media to improve the cognitive abilities of young children at the Rahmanda Metro Center Playgroup. This research uses field methods with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in this research are through observation, interviews and documentation. The analysis steps for data colection use interactive analysis consisting of data colection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclution. Research results show that letter card media can improve children's cognitive abilities. This is proven by the results of assessments carried out by teachers on 15 children before and after using letter card media. Besides being able to improve children's cognitive abilities, using letter card media can also increase children's interest in learning.
ABSTRAK
Media adalah alat atau sarana untuk menyampaikan pesan atau informasi. Oleh karena itu, media merupakan hal yang penting dalam pembelajaran anak usia dini. Selain untuk mempermudah penyampaian materi, penggunaan media pembelajaran juga dapat membuat pembelajaran menjadi lebih menyenangkan. Pembelajaran yang hanya menggunakan pensil dan kertas terasa membosankan bagi anak, oleh sebab itu penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui penggunaan media kartu huruf untuk meningkatkan kognitif anak usia dini di Kelompok Bermain Rahmanda Metro Pusat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode lapangan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Adapun Langkah-langkah pengumpulan analisis data menggunakan analysis interactive yang terdiri dari pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media kartu huruf dapat meningkatkan kognitif anak. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil asesmen yang dilakukan guru terhadap 15 orang anak sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media kartu huruf. Selain bisa meningkatkan kognitif anak, penggunaan media kartu huruf juga bisa meningkatkan minat belajar anak.
Accurate and fast prediction of radioactive pollution by Kriging coupled with Auto-Associative Models
Authors: Périllat Raphaël , Girard Sylvain , Korsakissok Irène
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Uncertainty estimation is a key issue in nuclear crisis situations. Probabilistic methods for taking uncertainties into account in assessments are often costly in terms of the number of simulations and computation time. This is why emulation methods, which enable rapid estimation of numerical model outputs, represent a promising solution. The main limitation of emulation methods is that they can only predict scalar quantities. In a crisis context, decisions are often based on dose maps, which are mathematically represented by high-dimensional data. In this study, we use the Auto-Associative Model method to reduce the dimension of dose results, in order to then predict these reduced data by Kriging. We also compare this prediction method with others used by the French Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) to predict the consequences of a nuclear accident.
FESOM2.1-REcoM3-MEDUSA2: an ocean–sea ice–biogeochemistry model coupled to a sediment model
Authors: Ye Ying , Munhoven Guy , Köhler Peter , Butzin Martin , Hauck Judith , Gürses Özgür , Völker Christoph
Published: February 2025

Abstract. This study describes the coupling of the process-based Model of Early Diagenesis in the Upper Sediment with Adaptable complexity (MEDUSA version 2) to an existing ocean biogeochemistry model consisting of the Finite-volumE Sea ice–Ocean Model (FESOM version 2.1) and the Regulated Ecosystem Model (REcoM version 3). Atmospheric CO2 in the model is a prognostic variable which is determined by the carbonate chemistry in the surface ocean. The model setup and its application to a pre-industrial control climate state is described in detail. In the coupled model, 1390 PgC is stored in the top 10 cm of the bioturbated sediment, mainly as calcite, but also as organic matter (10 %). In the coupled simulation, atmospheric CO2 stabilizes at ∼295 ppm after 2000 years, in line with the CO2 level expected from the climate forcing conditions. Sediment burial of carbon, alkalinity, and nutrients in the coupled simulation is set to be compensated by riverine input. The spatial distribution of biological production is altered depending on the location of riverine input and reduction in sedimentary input, as well as the strength of local nutrient limitation, while the global productivity is not affected substantially. With this coupled ocean–sediment system the model is able to simulate the carbonate compensation feedback under moderate perturbation of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Glauert's optimum rotor disk revisited – a calculus of variations solution and exact integrals for thrust and bending moment coefficients
Authors: Tyagi Divya , Schmitz Sven
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The present work is an amendment to Glauert's optimum rotor disk solution for the maximum power coefficient, CPmax, as a function of tip speed ratio, λ. First, an alternate mathematical approach is pursued towards the optimization problem by means of calculus of variations. Secondly, analytical solutions for thrust and bending moment coefficients, CT and CBe, are derived, where an interesting characteristic is revealed pertaining to their asymptotic behavior for λ→∞. In addition, the limit case of the non-rotating actuator disk for λ→0 is shown for all three performance coefficients by repeated use of L'Hôpital's theorem, and its validity is discussed in the context of other works since Glauert.
Écriture politique en contexte carcéral camerounais : contraste et enjeux des biographies de Marafa Hamidou Yaya et Jean-Marie Atangana Mebara
Authors: Amabiamina Flora
Published: February 2025

Depuis le lieu de leur incarcération dans le cadre d’une opération d’assainissement de la gestion des deniers publics au Cameroun, Marafa Hamidou Yaya (2014) et Jean-Marie Atangana Mebara (2016) ont pris le parti de dire leur vérité sur les réalités des postes qu’ils ont occupés dans la haute administration. Mais à l’observation, leurs discours révèlent un contraste : les deux anciens hommes d’État, fidèles d’un système qu’ils ont servi pendant des décennies, s’attachent désormais à en dénoncer les tares, non sans se défendre d’être injustement persécutés. L’objet de mon étude est d’examiner les ressorts de la dissonance cognitive (Festinger, 1957) que présentent leurs écrits. De fait, il est question d’analyser comment l’espace carcéral configure une écriture de soi en dissonance avec un interdiscours de l’espace des auteurs (rôles politiques originaires). Au moyen des théories relatives aux postures d’auteur (Meizoz, 2007 et 2009) et à l’ethos (Charaudeau, 2005), je dégage l’écart significatif entre leurs positions, leurs dispositions et leurs prises de position en tant que témoins. Il en résulte alors une certaine incohérence du sujet que ce dernier travaille à réguler pour retrouver son équilibre (Bateson et alii, 1956, Watzlawick, 1980).
Estratégia de comunicação interna na motivação dos colaboradores no exercício das suas funções
Authors: Mussa Muanarifa Ali , Eugénio Grécia da Nina
Published: February 2025

A estratégia de comunicação interna na motivação dos colaboradores no exercício das suas funções. Essa temática tem aumentado em qualidade nas organizações, graças à sua capacidade por motivar e incentivar a satisfação laboral dos colaboradores. A comunicação interna passa a ser compreendida numa perspectiva estratégica no seio das organizações contemporâneas, pois é através dela que são transmitidos aos colaboradores as informações relativas aos objetivos da organização visto que o seu papel de cada um na prossecução dos mesmos, influenciando ainda de forma sistemática, as atitudes e comportamentos dos colaboradores construindo uma relação mútua de forma a melhorar os resultados da organização. Todavia o trabalho tem como objetivo geral: Analisar as estratégias de comunicação interna na motivação dos colaboradores no exercício das suas funções Objetivo específico: Identificar as estratégias de comunicação interna usadas na instituição; Descrever as ações que contribuem na motivação dos colaboradores; Relacionais as estratégias de comunicação interna e as ações motivação. Todavia o trabalho em alusão apresenta uma metodologia que visou analisar e interpretar por meio da literatura já existe tentes, neste caso a patologia da Síndrome do impacto no ombro, também utilizou-se de fontes secundárias como a pesquisa em artigos em bases de dados da área de ciências sociais, que abordaram em alusão. Para a coleta de dados usou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica, que foi feita a partir dos levantamentos de referências teóricas já existentes e publicadas por meios escritos e electrónicos, neste caso como livros, artigos científicos entre outros.
The Global Dissemination of Chinese Culture through Black Myth Wukong: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Wang Yongyan , Wang Xiaoyue
Published: February 2025

The dissemination of Chinese culture through digital media has gained significant momentum, with video games emerging as powerful tools for cultural transmission. Black Myth: Wukong exemplifies this trend, blending traditional Chinese storytelling with modern gaming technology to introduce global audiences to Chinese mythology. This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) to analyze how the game integrates traditional narratives, promotes Chinese cultural identity, and compares to other Chinese mythology-based games. The findings indicate that Black Myth: Wukong enhances cultural appreciation through imagological representation, foreignization strategies, and immersive gameplay, successfully bridging cultural gaps. Additionally, the game contributes to China’s soft power strategy, reinforcing national identity while appealing to international audiences. Compared to earlier Chinese mythology-inspired games, Black Myth: Wukong has achieved greater global recognition due to its high production quality, deep narrative structure, and innovative storytelling techniques. The study’s findings have practical implications for game developers, cultural policymakers, and scholars, highlighting how video games can serve as effective cultural diplomacy tools. Future research should explore player reception and long-term industry impact to further understand the role of gaming in global cultural exchange.
Temperature distribution patterns of a steel beam with fire protection from gypsum board during fire
Authors: Zaika Nataliia
Published: February 2025

The article examines the temperature distribution in steel beams from the HEB 200 profile with fire protection in the form of plasterboard plates under the influence of the standard fire temperature regime. The calculation was carried out in the ANSYS WB software package to determine the dependence of the temperature in the steel structure on the time of exposure to fire. The model allows for a detailed assessment of heat transfer in materials with different thermophysical characteristics, in particular, variable heat capacity and thermal conductivity of steel and plasterboard. The use of plasterboard as a fire-resistant coating is justified by its ability to slow down the heating of steel. This approach makes it possible to significantly increase the fire resistance of steel structures while maintaining their mechanical integrity. The obtained results showed that the maximum temperature in a steel beam with plasterboard fire protection does not exceed 443 °С even with a duration of fire exposure of 60 minutes, which assumes compliance with the fire resistance class R60. The constructed graph of the dependence of the maximum temperature on the time of exposure to fire confirmed the effectiveness of fire protection with plasterboard and the high accuracy of the approximation of the model (the coefficient of de-termination R²=0.9923), which indicates the reliability of the results. The proposed model and approach can be used to assess the fire resistance of other steel structural elements, in particular, to select optimal fire-resistant materials. The research is relevant in the context of the development of cost-effective and effective methods of protecting building structures from the effects of high fire temperatures. The method of modeling fire protection in steel beams provides an opportunity to determine the temperature regimes that occur in real fire conditions, and to develop recommendations for increasing the fire resistance of steel structures, especially in modern buildings, where the optimization of material and resource costs is important.
Pathophysiology and Clinical Perception of Immune Dysregulation in Chronic Liver Disease Accelerated by Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: Kumar P. Kishore , Aparna Bagadam , Rao K. Mallikarjun , Quadri Syed Mohiuddin , Rama Rao Tadikonda
Published: February 2025

Abstraction Immune dysfunction, in particular cirrhosis-associated immune dysfunction (CAID), has been associated to chronic liver disease (CLD), a global health concern the fact that places patients vulnerable for infections and systemic inflammation. Because of variables like hepatorenal syndrome, sepsis, and hypovolemia, acute kidney injury (AKI) commonly exacerbates immune-mediated dysregulation and complicates chronic renal failure (CLD). This review examines the complicated relationship between immune system dysfunction and AKI in CLD. T-cell exhaustion and impaired B-cell activity influence adaptive immunity in CLD, while faulty neutrophils, monocytes, and natural killer cells describe poor innate immunity. By generating damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and advancing cytokine storms, AKI aggravates these processes, leading to immune-mediated paralysis and systemic inflammation. This review highlights the critical need for mechanistic studies, early diagnostic tools, and customised therapeutic approaches to mitigate the profound impact of AKI on immune dysfunction in CLD and improve patient outcomes. The combined consequences of CLD and AKI enhance the likelihood of serious illnesses, like spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and sepsis, and contribute to adverse clinical outcomes, including greater mortality and prolonged being hospitalised. Rising biomarkers and therapies, such as probiotics and anti-inflammatory agents, offer promising avenues for managing immune dysfunction in AKI-CLD interplay.

Key words: DAMP, Immune dysfunction, adaptive immunity, Innate immunity
A Study to Compare Phonophoresis with Kinesio Taping in Reducing Pain and Improving Grip Strength in Subjects with Tennis Elbow
Authors: Syed Roshni Shanavas , K Eswar Reddy , Mandali Harsha Sri Vidya , Dasari Lakshmi Alekhya , Sai Aremanda Rama Krishna
Published: February 2025

Background: Taping techniques are advocated for musculoskeletal conditions such as Tennis elbow, a prevalent disorder with a significant impact on the individual and community. Little evidence exists supporting the effects of taping techniques on musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, the study aims to determine the effectiveness of a taping technique on pain and grip strength in subjects with tennis elbow.
Method: 30 subjects were taken into the study and divided into 2 groups of 15 in each group. Group A subjects were treated with phonophoresis with sodium diclofenac gel of 2% for 5-8 minutes for 6 weeks. Group B patients were treated with Kinesio taping for 6 weeks. Before and after treatment, pain was measured using a Visual analogue scale, and grip strength was measured with a modified sphygmomanometer.
Result: This study revealed a significant difference between the phonophoresis (Group A) and kinesiotaping (Group B) treatments. Although in both the groups, there was a reduction in pain and improvement in grip strength, significant improvement was seen in Group B subjects treated with kinesiotaping where the p-value is <0.0001 shows extremely significant improvement in Group B in reducing pain and improving grip strength when compared to Group A.
Conclusion: Although the study showed beneficial results in both groups, the results reflected that the kinesiotaping group (Group B) had better improvement than the other phonophoresis group (Group A) measured in pain and grip strength in patients with tennis elbow.

Key words: Tennis Elbow, VAS, Phonophoresis, Taping, Physiotherapy.
AMELIORATING AND ANTIOXIDANT EFFECTS OF STEM-BARK AND LEAF EXTRACTS OF Ficus exasperata ON 1,2-DIMETHYL HYDRAZINE-INDUCED DAMAGE OF RENAL FUNCTION
Authors: OLUDE O.M. , EMENINWA C. O.
Published: February 2025

Medicinal plants are globally recognized for their role in maintaining health, Ficus species are being recognized for their potential medicinal properties, particularly Ficus exasperata. 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) is a potent colon carcinogen that is known to potentiate its carcinogenicity by inducing oxidative stress in the general circulation. Renal oxidative stress and haematological changes were induced in male Wistar rats by 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine (DMH). A total of thirty-five (35) rats were used for the study and divided into seven groups. The first group served as the control, groups 2 and 3 served as the leaf and stem bark extract groups of Ficus exasperata respectively, groups 4 was the DMH control, groups 5 and 6 were the leaf and stem bark extract of Ficus exasperata post-treated groups respectively, while group 7 was the combined extract post-treated group. The study revealed that exposure to DMH experimental rats decreased the antioxidants and increased oxidative stress. Treatment with the plant extracts boosted a significant increase in the antioxidant status (p < 0.05). Haematology study showed that the administration of DMH led to a reduced concentration of red blood cells and haemoglobin while treatments with the plant extracts elevated these parameters relative to the normal control. This study shows that DMH causes oxidative stress in kidney and red blood cells but the combination of methanol leaf and stem bark extracts of F. exasperata had a greater impact in reducing the negative effect of DMH compared to group 5 and 6.
КОМПЛЕКСНЫЙ ИНТЕРПОЛЯЦИОННЫЙ МНОГОЧЛЕН ЛАГРАНЖА
Authors: Yaksubaev Kamil Dzhekishovich , Aksyutina Irina Vladimirovna
Published: February 2025

В статье построены две формы комплексного параметрического многочлена Лагранжа. Обнаружено явление сильной вычислительной устойчивости. Алгоритм работает независимо от количества точек. Испытания
формул проводились до трехсот интерполяционных точек. Для испытаний с большим количеством интерполяционных точек нужен более мощный компьютер. Обнаружено, что комплексные параметрические многочлены Лагранжа не осциллируют или осциллируют медленно. Этот факт открывает возможности практического применения построенного комплексного многочлена Лагранжа в теории интерполяции или иных разделах прикладной математики. Графики построенных интерполяционных кривых не являются графиками функций. Остался неизученным вопрос: можно ли с помощью комплексного параметрического многочлена Лагранжа построить не кривую, а функцию?
ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ДИФФЕРЕНЦИАЛЬНЫХ УРАВНЕНИЙ ДВИЖЕНИЯ ТЕЛА ПРИ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИИ ПАРАМЕТРОВ ВИБРОЗАЩИТЫ
Authors: Yevseyev Aleksandr Yevgenyevich , Garkin Igor Nikolayevich , Abdullazyanov Edward Yunusovich
Published: February 2025

Статья посвящена исследованию колебательного движения среды и вопросам защиты строительных конструкций от колебаний. В частности, на основании общих дифференциальных уравнений движения идеально
упругого тела разработана и предложена методика расчета оптимальных параметров виброзащитных экранов, расположенных на пути движения волн вибрации, что помогает снизить воздействия на строительные конструкции зданий и сооружений. Полученная методика апробирована авторами при реализации реального строительного проекта. Результаты апробации позволяют говорить о достоверности полученных результатов и эффективности созданной методики.
ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ СУШКИ ВОДОНАСЫЩЕННОГО АВТОКЛАВНОГО ГАЗОБЕТОНА
Authors: Mukhamedbayev Abdugafur Abduvaliyevich
Published: February 2025

В статье приводятся результаты исследования процессов сушки водонасыщенных автоклавных газобетонных блоков. Образцы, предназначенные для изучения, были предварительно погружены в водную среду на 24 ч, а после подвергались сушке при температуре 100 ℃ в лабораторной сушильной камере. Продолжительность сушки продолжалась до 11 ч. Средняя плотность газобетонных образцов варьировала в пределах 400–600 кг/м3. Самое максимальное удаление влаги из газобетона пришлось на первые часы процесса сушки. Первые три часа процесс имел прямолиней ный характер. Дальней шее торможение было связано с еще большей трудностью вывода влаги из внутренних слоев автоклавных газобетонных образцов. Динамика удаления влаги в различных образцах проходила по-разному, но при этом общая картина во всех случаях была схожей .
ВЛИЯНИЕ ВНЕШНЕГО НАГРУЖЕНИЯ НА ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ СОБСТВЕННЫХ ЧАСТОТ И ФОРМ КОЛЕБАНИЙ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО ЗДАНИЯ. Часть 2
Authors: Sinelshchikov Aleksey Vladimirovich , Zavyalov Roman Aleksandrovich
Published: February 2025

Работа направлена на совершенствование динамических методов расчета промышленных зданий с переменными эксплуатационными состояниями, связанными с наличием внутри них мостовых ранов большой грузоподъемности и их работой. Рассмотрена симметричная для промышленного здания задача определения собственных форм и частот собственных колебаний при различном положении шести мостовых кранов без рабочей нагрузки. Приведены результаты сравнительного анализа частот и форм колебаний протяженного в плане здания с учетом влияния положения кранов внутри него. Сделан вывод о значимом влиянии включения в расчетную модель здания моделей грузоподъемного крана на периоды собственных колебаний и характер собственных форм колебаний здания, а также ухудшения расчетных динамических характеристик здания.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАСЧЕТА СТИЛОБАТНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ЗДАНИЙ
Authors: Lisiyenkova Lyubov Nikolayevna , Budnikova Olga Aleksandrovna , Komarova Lyudmila Yuryevna
Published: February 2025

В работе рассмотрены особенности проектирования стилобатных конструкций зданий. Стилобаты используются для создания жесткости зданий и создают дополнительное функциональное пространство. При эксплуатации нагрузки на отдельных участках стилобаты могут распределяться неравномерно, что должно учитываться при расчете таких конструкций. В расчетной части выполнен анализ и сбор нагрузок на плиту стилобата высотного здания с учетом функционального зонирования площади плиты. При расчете стилобата учитывались нагрузки на локальных участках плиты. По результатам расчета составлена схема армирования верхней и нижней части плиты стилобата. Выполнен расчет и подбор арматуры на локальных участках проектируемого стилобата. В результате показано, что в отличие от типовых плит перекрытий, при проектировании стилобатов дополнительно выполняется расчет нагрузок на локальных участках в соответствии с проектными решениями. Результаты могут использоваться при проектировании стилобатных элементов зданий.
ЧИСЛЕННЫЙ АНАЛИЗ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ НАСЫПЕЙ
ПРИ РЕКОНСТРУКЦИИ ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ
Authors: Kupchikova Natalya Viktorovna
Published: February 2025

Выполнен анализ современных тенденций обеспечения инженерной устойчивости при реконструкции насыпей транспортной инфраструктуры. Приведены практические примеры. Произведен расчет в ПК MIDAS GTS NX и численный анализ фильтрации, устойчивости и консолидации насыпи, сложенной из трех слоев грунтового массива и дамбы, состоящей так же из трех слоев с глинистым ядром и дренажом по правой части в нижнем бьефе, при реконструкции транспортных территорий.
ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛИЗАЦИЯ ПРОЦЕССА АДАПТАЦИИ НОВЫХ СОТРУДНИКОВ В СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫХ КОМПАНИЯХ
Authors: Pankrashov Aleksandr Sergeyevich , Okladnikova Svetlana Vladimirovna
Published: February 2025

Цифровая трансформация предусматривает внедрение искусственного интеллекта в различные бизнеспроцессы компании, включая онбординг, который позволяет новым сотрудникам быстрее влиться в команду. В 2024 году нехватка кадров в строительной сфере составляет около 15 %. Одной из причин является неправильное выстраивание этапов подбора и адаптации персонала. Поэтому около 50 % сотрудников меняют место работы в течение полугода с момента найма. Использование технологий искусственного интеллекта в онбординг позволит компаниям повысить свою конкурентоспособность за счет снижения текучести кадров, а новым сотрудникам быстрее адаптироваться к новым условиям труда. В статье представлены результаты исследований, проведенные авторами, по возможности применения больших языковых моделей и RAG-архитектуры для разработки экспертной системы по поддержке процесса онбординга.
Antistress Activity of Leaves of Sida veronicafolia (Lam) in Mice and Rats
Authors: Kalyankar Prasad A. , Purane Laxmikant M. , Devade Omkar A. , Redasani Vivekkumar K.
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to assess the antistress activity of leaves of Sida veronicafolia (Lam) (SVL) against immobilization stress models, chemical induced stress and anoxia stress tolerance in rats and mice. At dosages of 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg p.o., the antistress properties of an ethanolic extract of Sida veronicafolia (Lam) leaves (EELSVL) were examined. The reference standard was determined to be 2 mg /kg intraperitonally of diazepam. Stress was given in rats and mice using chemical stress, immobilization stress models, and anoxia stress tolerance test. The numbers of the writhes, the volume or weights of the animal organs, the anoxia stress tolerance duration, and evaluation of biochemical markers such blood urea nitrogen, glucose, and cholesterol were utilized to measure the stress activity. Mice treated with EELSVL prior to pretreatment exhibited a dose-dependent increase in the anoxia stress tolerance duration and a inhibits the numbers of the writhes. The immobilization stress model demonstrated a significant reduction in the levels of biochemical parameters, including blood urea nitrogen, glucose, and cholesterol, following pretreatment with EELSVL. On the other hand, EELSVL dramatically and dose-dependently reversed the stress-induced rise of the weight of the liver, adrenal glands, and spleen; that is, EELSVL restored the organ weight and the level of biochemical parameters relative to the positive control. Our study's findings showed that EELSVL have strong antistress properties, and one potential mechanism for these effects is the normalization of catecholamine levels.
Introduction to Nanoparticles in Pharmacy: A Review
Authors: C. Patle Ms. Bhavika , Dhapake Pankaj R.
Published: February 2025

The creation of innovative medication delivery methods utilizing nanoparticles has seen an exponential increase in interest in recent years. When compared to traditional drug delivery methods, nanoparticles can provide substantial benefits in terms of high stability, high specificity, high drug carrying capacity, and the ability to for the capacity to deliver both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug molecules, regulated release, and the ability to utilize in multiple administration methods. The classification, preparation techniques, characterization, application, benefits of nanoparticles, and health implications are the main topics of this paper. There are various instances where different methods can be used to analyse certain physical attributes. The difficulties in the reproducible and reliable characterization of nanomaterials must also be overcome by researchers from different domains, considering the growing importance of nanoparticles in basic research and applications following their synthesis and subsequent rounds of processing (like annealing). This review's main goal is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on the application, developments, benefits, and drawbacks of a wide range of experimental approaches that can be used to characterize nanoparticles. According to the concept or group of the technique being used, the information they can supply, or the materials they are intended for, various characterization approaches are categorized.
Microscopic Warriors: Nanorobots in Cancer Treatment
Authors: Tripathi Shrishty Vinod , Desai Neha , Prajapati Anuradha , Narkhede Sachin B , Luhar Shailesh
Published: February 2025

This comprehensive review article provides information about the effectiveness of microscopic sized nanorobots in the treatment of cancer. Cancer is still a powerful foe, but the introduction of nanorobots as microscopic soldiers represents a fresh approach to treatment. Nanorobots, which measure between 1 and 100 nanometers, are designed to precisely target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. These tiny gadgets can be made to go through the bloodstream and reach even the most inaccessible malignancies.
Nanorobots can carry out a variety of functions, including medicine delivery, photothermal therapy, and surgical procedures. They can be designed to recognize certain cancer cell biomarkers, resulting in more targeted treatment. Furthermore, nanorobots can be outfitted with imaging capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring and diagnostics. The advantages of nanorobot-based cancer treatment are numerous, increased efficacy, fewer adverse effects, and better patient outcomes are expected. Furthermore, nanorobots can be engineered to overcome cancer cell resistance, which is a major challenge in standard cancer treatments. While there are still hurdles in bringing this technology to clinical practice, nanorobots have enormous potential for cancer treatment. Ongoing research aims to optimize nanorobot design, improve targeting tactics, and ensure biocompatibility. As the technology improves, nanorobots could become a potent weapon in the fight against cancer, providing new hope for both patients and clinicians. By leveraging the capabilities of nanorobots, we may be able to transform cancer therapy and, ultimately, save lives.
Cost analysis for a proposed 20 MW wind farm project in Langtang, plateau state, Nigeria
Authors: Stanley A Omenai
Published: February 2025

This paper presents the results of cost analysis carried out for a proposed Wind Power Project in Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria.
The Annual Energy Production is computed using the standardized calculation template based on Weibull Probability Distribution developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The wind turbine Capital and operating Costs are estimated using the Wind Turbine Design Cost and Scaling Model developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the WindPACT baseline system.
The Cost of Energy (COE) is estimated using standard excel-based template from the Wind Turbine Design Cost and Scaling Model developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Analysis of turbine performance is carried out based on turbine efficiency and Power Production with windspeed using the Weibull Probability Distribution Function. The implications of varying windspeeds on Turbine efficiency and Power Production are also discussed.
Corticosteroidi topici nel trattamento della fimosi
Authors: Traunero Arianna , Scarpa Maria Grazie , Tornese Gianluca
Published: February 2025

Phimosis is the complete or partial inability to retract the foreskin over the glans. Usually, it is a physiological condition, present from birth, and in the majority of cases resolves with variable timing during growth. Pathological phimosis occurs when the failure to retract the foreskin is caused by a distal scar tissue, secondary to recurrent balanoposthitis, trauma, or balanitis xerotica obliterans. The physiological and asymptomatic forms should not be treated as they tend to resolve spontaneously, while treatment should be reserved for its pathological or symptomatic forms, in case of balanoposthitis or recurrent urinary infections, paraphimosis and symptomatic vesicoureteral reflux or hydroureteronephrosis. This article analyses the previous studies on the use of topical steroids in the treatment of phimosis. The literature shows their high rate of efficacy in improving or resolving this condition, without significant differences between low-medium and high-potency steroids, and the absence of adverse effects. Therefore, the use of topical steroids in the distal stenotic portion of the foreskin, applied for a month (and possibly repeatable), is an optimal strategy in the initial management of phimosis, reserving surgery (circumcision) as a second-line treatment in case of failed conservative therapy.
Desafios na inclusão de deficientes visuais no âmbito escolar
Authors: Cruz Adriana Botelho da , Araújo Luana Aparecida Nunes , Medeiros Piettra Mendes , Santos Tâmara Gabrielly Pereira dos , Oliva Victória Santos
Published: February 2025

Objetivo: identificar os desafios do processo de inclusão de deficientes visuais no âmbito escolar. Materiais e Métodos: a metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão integrativa da literatura, que consistiu na busca e avaliação criteriosa de estudos publicados. Resultados: os resultados nos mostraram que os desafios encontrados pelos estudantes são diversos, como a falta de preparo do docente, falta de materiais didáticos e a ausência de infraestrutura. Conclusão: a falta da inclusão de estudantes com deficiência visual ainda é muito presente nas escolas, mesmo com os avanços tecnológicos que a favorecem.
História Ambiental, História Regional e a pesquisa em unidades de conservação
Authors: Vian Cristian
Published: February 2025

Este artigo visa discutir as possibilidades da pesquisa histórica em unidades de conservação, tendo como aporte teórico-metodológico, as modalidades historiográficas da História Ambiental e História Regional, propondo alternativas que possam ajudar o historiador que adentra este universo, caminhos para desenvolver sua pesquisa.