bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Automatic Generation Control in Renewables-Integrated Multi-Area Power Systems: A Comparative Control Analysis
Authors: Ashfaq Tayyab , Mumtaz Sidra , Ahmad Saghir , Ullah Basharat , Albogamy Fahad R.
Published: July 2024

Electrical load dynamics result in system instability if not met with adequate power generation. Therefore, monitoring and control plans are necessary to avoid potential consequences. Tie-line-bias control has facilitated power exchange between interconnected areas to cope with load dynamics. However, this approach presents a challenge, as load variation in either area leads to frequency deviations and power irregularities in each of the interconnected areas, which is undesirable. The load frequency control loop method is used to address this issue, which utilizes area control errors. This study focuses on the control of inter-area oscillations in a six-area power system under the effect of renewable energy sources. It evaluates the area control errors in response to changes in load and the penetration of renewable energy into the system. To mitigate these errors efficiently, an adaptive-PID controller is proposed, and its results are compared with PI and PID controllers optimized with heuristic and meta-heuristic algorithms. The findings demonstrate the superiority of the proposed controller over traditional controllers in mitigating tie-line power errors and frequency deviations in each area of the interconnected power system, thus helping to mitigate inter-area oscillations and restore system stability.
Relationships between Psychological Risk, Brand Trust, and Repurchase Intentions of Bottled Water: The Moderating Effect of Eco-Friendly Packaging
Authors: Sun Kyung-A , Moon Joonho
Published: July 2024

According to stakeholder theory, consumers are likely to become the main stakeholders of businesses, and promoting their health is an essential element for building a better reputation in the market. The aim of this work was to investigate the relationships among psychological risk, brand trust, and repurchase intentions. Moreover, the market has been more interested in the environmental implementation of business, and this is not exceptional to the beverage market. Considering such importance, another purpose of this study was to examine the moderating effect of eco-friendly packaging on the relationship between psychological risk and brand trust. This research mainly involved surveys. The survey participants had experience with the bottled water brand Dasani. Survey participants were recruited using a clickworker platform service. To test the research hypotheses, the Hayes process macro model 7 was employed. The results reveal that psychological risk negatively affects brand trust, while brand trust has a positive effect on repurchase intention. Moreover, eco-friendly packaging significantly moderates the impact of psychological risk on brand trust. This work elucidates the literature by identifying the associations among four attributes: psychological risk, brand trust, repurchase intention, and eco-friendly packaging.
Australian Tourist Flow: A Gravity Model Approach
Authors: Goswami Gour Gobinda , Chowdhury Meshbaul Hassan , Rahman Mostafizur , Atique Mahnaz Aftabi
Published: July 2024

The primary aim of this study is to analyze the determinants of international tourist arrivals in Australia using a gravity model approach. Even though the gravity model is widely applied in tourism research, this method has not been used to analyze international tourist flow to Australia. Given the substantial economic impact of tourism globally, a deeper understanding of determining factors is essential for effective strategic planning and policy formulation within this sector. This research adopted a gravity model to evaluate various influencing elements, including GDP, distance, population size, migration stocks, and cultural similarities. This model facilitates the assessment of how these variables correlate with the influx of tourists to Australia. This study unveiled that factor such as GDP, migration ties, and cultural similarities significantly influence tourist arrivals. In contrast, distance and cost of living appeared to have a lesser impact, indicating that other elements may compensate for these deterrents. The findings suggest that economic prosperity and cultural ties are paramount in attracting international tourists to Australia. These results underscore the importance of targeted marketing strategies that leverage Australia’s cultural assets and economic strengths. Additionally, this study highlights the need for further research on how emergent factors, such as digital marketing and environmental sustainability, affect tourism. The broader implications of this research could inform future policy and marketing strategies in the tourism industry, enhancing its economic contributions while advancement of sustainable growth.
Optimizing Glyphosate Removal from Water Using a Peracetic Acid-Assisted Advanced Oxidation Process: A Response Surface Methodology Approach
Authors: Faggiano Antonio , Fiorentino Antonino , Ricciardi Maria , Proto Antonio , Motta Oriana
Published: July 2024

Glyphosate (GLY), one of the most used pesticides in the world, has been frequently detected in water, posing chronic and remote hazards to human health and the environment. Consequently, it has become necessary to develop efficient and sustainable treatment processes able to remove GLY from the polluted aquatic environments. In this context, the use of advanced oxidation processes is of great interest, as it allows for a significant reduction in concentrations of recalcitrant pollutants. In this study, peracetic acid (PAA) was used for the first time to remove GLY from water. In particular, the process parameters (oxidant dose, activation by UV radiation, GLY concentration, process time) were optimized using central composite design (CCD) and response surface methodology (RSM). The degradation of the pollutant, i.e., GLY, was monitored by ion chromatography, optimizing the instrumental parameters. During the process, residual oxidant concentrations were also constantly monitored using reference methods (i.e., UV-visible spectroscopy). Based on the results obtained, the best GLY removals (over 90%) were achieved under the following conditions: a PAA/GLY molar ratio of 3 (concentration of 3.0 mg/L for GLY and 4.0 mg/L for PAA), UV irradiation, and a process time of 45 min. The possibility of achieving total glyphosate removal by using small amounts of oxidant increases the environmental sustainability of the proposed aquatic pollution mitigation strategy.
Assessing the CO2 Emissions and Energy Source Consumption Nexus in Japan
Authors: Aruga Kentaka , Islam Md. Monirul , Jannat Arifa
Published: July 2024

This research investigates the variation in the impact of different energy sources on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Japan during the period from January 2019 to March 2023. The results of the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model suggest that a 1% increase in energy consumption produced through the photovoltaic (PV) decreases carbon emission by 0.053% in the short-run. Conversely, a 1% increase in coal, oil, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) leads to an increase in CO2 emissions by 0.317%, 0.038%, and 0.214%, respectively. The study also reveals an inverted-U-shaped relationship between CO2 emissions and economic growth, represented by the Nikkei stock index. The research emphasizes the critical need for Japan to prioritize investments and incentives in renewable energy technologies such as the PV systems, which have been demonstrated to effectively reduce CO2 emissions in Japan. This is essential to uphold long-term ecological balance and to proactively support the ongoing reduction in CO2 intensity, a key objective outlined in the Paris Agreement.
Agroindustrial Complex to Promote the Economic and Social Development of Agricultural Producers of the Callejon de Huaylas, Ancash, Peru 2023
Authors: Castillo Luz , Rebagliatti Carla , Esenarro Doris , Mendez Raul , Cobeñas Pablo
Published: July 2024

The objective of this research is to propose an architectural design of an agroindustrial complex to promote the social economic development of agricultural producers in Callejón de Huaylas, Áncash, Peru 2023. This includes the application of clean energy elements to reduce environmental impact and preserve existing biodiversity. Agriculture is not a stable market for the development of small producers and exporters; despite having a widely productive territory, there is no government support, and there is evidently insufficient infrastructure for the sale and promotion of agricultural products, leading these producers to sell and transport their products informally. As a methodology, it was approached from the standpoint of the importance of agriculture, the climatic characterization of the study location, and the application of sustainable design strategies, supported by digital tools (Autocad, Sketchup, Sunpath3d, Illustrator, and Photoshop). Results were generated in permeable spaces in search of multipurpose spatial integration, thus allowing productive, economic, educational, and social development in a sustainable manner. The agroindustrial complex allows an improvement in the quality of life of workers in the agricultural sector through a reduction in informality, and the promotion of inclusion and equity.
Coupled Climate–Environment–Society–Ecosystem Resilience Coordination Analytical Study—A Case Study of Zhejiang Province
Authors: Zhan Shuying , Zhang Xiaofan
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the coupled coordination degree of climate, environmental, socio-economic, and ecosystem resilience in Zhejiang Province from 2010 to 2022 and to propose optimization strategies. With the increasing impact of global climate change, the need to explore the construction of resilient cities and sustainable development models has become increasingly pressing. Assessing the coupled coordination among climate, environment, socio-economic, and ecosystem resilience aids in suggesting more precise and effective social and ecological recovery strategies in the context of climate change. Zhejiang Province, serving as a model for China’s urbanization development, demonstrates a balance between the natural environment, economic growth, and social development but still suffers from ecological and environmental pollution problems. In this study, an evaluation system was constructed utilizing the entropy weight method (EWM), and the coupled coordination among climate, environmental, socio-economic, and ecosystem resilience in Zhejiang Province was empirically analyzed over the period from 2010 to 2022. The results show that (1) the climatic-environmental, socio-economic, and ecological subsystems of cities in Zhejiang Province generally show an upward trend, despite fluctuations over different periods. (2) The climatic-environmental-social-ecological system resilience of the cities in Zhejiang Province increased as a whole, and six cities (Hangzhou: 0.805, Quzhou: 0.811, Huzhou: 0.827, Taizhou: 0.829, Wenzhou: 0.856, and Jinhua: 0.857) reached the “well-coordinated” level by 2022; however, the coupling coordination of Jiaxing City and Lishui City decreased from good to intermediate coordination. (3) The coupled coordination degree of climatic-environmental-social-ecological system resilience generally stagnated in each city during 2020–2022. Thus, the climate change adaptation strategy proposed in this study aims to enhance urban adaptive capacity to climate change impacts by controlling pollutant emissions, restoring ecosystems, optimizing industrial structures, and designing urban green spaces.
Wetland Distribution Prediction Based on CA–Markov Model under Current Land Use and Protection Policy in Sanjiang Plain
Authors: Xu Nan , Cui Ling , Qu Yi , Sun Gongqi , Zeng Xingyu , Zhang Hongqiang , Li Haiyan , Zhou Boqi , Luo Chunyu , Wu Ruoyuan
Published: July 2024

The conflict between grain production and wetland resource protection in plain wetland is prominent. Understanding the future impacts of current land use policies on wetlands is the key to rationally evaluating and adjusting these policies. Therefore, the objective of the research was to predict the potential distribution of Sanjiang plain wetland under the current land use and protection policy using remote sensing images and CA Markov models. Methodologically, Landsat TM remote sensing images of the Sanjiang Plain (2010–2020) were used to extract wetland distribution based on object-oriented methods, and the characteristics and patterns of wetland change caused by the land use and protection policies during this period were analyzed. A CA–Markov model was used to predict the potential distribution of Sanjiang Plain wetland in 2030, 2040, 2050, and 2060. Then, we summarized the advantages and disadvantages of current land use policies and put forward adjustment measures. The results indicate that during 2010 and 2020, the wetland area of Sanjiang Plain decreased by 22.34%. The conversion ratio of wetland to non-wetland type (mainly farmland) in the first half and the second half of the decade was 46.41% and 15.31%, respectively, and the decrease in wetland showed an obvious slowing trend. The spatial distribution prediction in future showed that the wetland area will continue to decline in 2030, and the decline will basically stop in 2040. Finally, the proportion of wetland area will remain at 8.68% of the total area of Sanjiang Plain, with that of some counties and cities less than 5%. It is concluded that, although the current land use policies in Sanjiang Plain can effectively slow down the wetland area shrinking and stabilize the spatial pattern, a very low proportion of wetland area in some areas will make it difficult for the wetland ecosystem to exert ecological functions and ensure regional ecological security. The wetland conservation managers should adjust the current land use policies according to relevant requirements of farmland protection policies and restore the areal proportion and spatial pattern of wetland in order to help with regional sustainable development.
Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Changes and Driving Factors of Wetland Ecosystem Health Based on the AHP-SOM-DPSR Model—A Case Study of Wetlands in the Qin-Mang River
Authors: Zhao Jiwei , Wang Yaowen , Wang Luyao , He Taotao
Published: July 2024

Wetland ecosystems are vital for ecological security. However, rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to regional degradation, particularly in areas like the Qin-mang River Basin, a pivotal site in China’s ecological security strategy. Urgent measures are required to safeguard the health of its wetland ecosystems. This study employs the hierarchical analysis method-neural network-driver-pressure-state-response (AHP-SOM-DPSR) model to evaluate the ecological health of wetland ecosystems in the Qin-mang River Basin over a thirty-year period, from 1992 to 2022. Initially, the Drive-Pressure-State-Response (DPSR) model establishes a comprehensive indicator system encompassing 19 indicators spanning driving forces, pressures, states, and responses. Subsequently, a hybrid approach combining Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Self-Organizing Map (SOM) determines indicator weights to evaluate spatiotemporal ecosystem changes over the past three decades. Additionally, spatial autocorrelation theory analyzes ecosystem health in the study area. Finally, Pearson correlation coefficient analysis examines the driving factors influencing ecosystem health and their impacts. Results indicate: (1) Ecosystem health has deteriorated gradually from 1992 to 2022, underscoring the imperative for enhanced wetland management in the Qin-mang River Basin. (2) High spatial autocorrelation areas, primarily in the central-southern and northern regions, highlight priority zones for wetland ecosystem management. (3) Urbanization levels, average temperature, and total population significantly impact wetland ecosystem health in the Qin-mang River Basin. These findings offer valuable scientific insights for guiding ecological management and conservation efforts in the region.
The Evolution of Wealth Inequality in China
Authors: Zhang Ziyang , Lan Sen , Liu Fengliang
Published: July 2024

Alongside the economic system reforms and the rapid development of the Chinese economy, wealth gap in China is widening, gradually evolving into an important issue that threatens the sustainable development of China. To comprehensively understand the evolution of wealth disparity in China and the underlying reasons behind its changes, we use CHIP and CFPS datasets to construct time series data of China’s wealth inequality. Based on that, we explore the main reasons of the wealth change through asset decomposition, urban–rural decomposition, and regional decomposition, which is followed by the analysis of the possible role of policies in this process. Our findings reveal a two-stage evolution of wealth inequality in China: from 1995 to 2010, there was a rapid escalation in wealth disparity; after 2010, the rate of increase in China’s wealth disparity was gradually mitigated, yet persisted at a heightened level. Net housing assets, urban–rural disparity, and regional disparity have been pivotal in this evolution. In recent years, financial assets have demonstrated significant substitutability for housing assets, progressively supplanting housing assets as the principal driver of wealth inequality in China. We scrutinize the evolution of it in conjunction with China’s real estate, land, and capital market policies, finding these policies to have played critical roles in shaping the trajectory of inequality evolution.
Leadership in Fintech Builds Trust and Reduces Vulnerability More When Combined with Leadership in Sustainability
Authors: Zarifis Alex
Published: July 2024

Financial technology (Fintech) and sustainability are two of the main drivers in the transformation of many organizations. New innovative technologies create new services for consumers. The focus on sustainability is a necessary reaction to the many challenges faced by organizations and, more broadly, society. The motivation to support these is, therefore, clear, but not all organizations move forward on both with the same enthusiasm. Leaders in Fintech do not always prioritize operating in a sustainable way. It is, therefore, important to explore and identify the synergies between Fintech and sustainability. One important aspect of this transformation is the consumers’ perspective, particularly the trust they have, their personal information privacy concerns, and the vulnerability they feel. It is important to clarify whether leadership in Fintech, with sustainability leadership, is more beneficial than leadership in Fintech on its own. This research evaluates consumers’ trust, privacy concerns, and vulnerability in the two scenarios separately and then compares them. Survey data is analyzed using Partial-Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Multi-group Analysis (MGA). The findings show that leadership in both Fintech and sustainability builds trust more, which in turn reduces vulnerability more. Privacy concerns are lower when sustainability leadership and Fintech leadership come together; however, their combined impact was not found to be sufficiently statistically significant in this study.
Optimal Control Policy of Unreliable Production Systems Generating Greenhouse Gas Emission
Authors: Kenné Jean-Pierre , Gharbi Ali , Takengny Armel Leonel Kuegoua , Assid Morad
Published: July 2024

The current paper addresses the production planning problem of unreliable manufacturing systems generating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing a single product type in a dynamic and stochastic context. This work aims to develop a control policy that minimizes the sum of backlog, inventory, and emission costs. To achieve this goal, the stochastic optimal control theory is used to develop the optimality conditions solved by numerical techniques to establish the control policy structure. Sensitivity analyses are provided to depict and validate the obtained structure of the production policy characterized by multiple thresholds, which regulate the production rate with the emission and inventory levels. Furthermore, the performance of the developed optimal control policy is compared with the most pertinent ones identified in the literature. The developed optimal control policy outperformed those in the literature by significantly reducing the total cost incurred by these policies. Finally, the developed control policy is implemented to equip the manager of the considered manufacturing system with a practical and robust decision-support tool.
Analysis of Circular Price Prediction Strategy for Used Electric Vehicles
Authors: Huang Shaojia , Zhu Yisen , Huang Jingde , Zhang Enguang , Xu Tao
Published: July 2024

As the car price war has intensified in China from 2023, the continuous decline in prices of new cars for both conventional fuel vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) has led to a sharp decline in used cars. In particular, the EV market appears more vulnerable as the prime cost of battery raw materials has decreased since January 2023. And thus, a second-hand EV price prediction system is urgent. This study compares several methods for used EVs in China. We find that the random forest method and the gradient boosting regression tree (GBRT) method have good effects on predicting used EV prices in respecting price ranges. Timed EV data capture is applied to guarantee the real-time property of our prediction system. Then, we propose the concept of circular pricing, which means that the obsolete data for the priced car will be repriced according to the latest data. In this way, such a system can guide the used car dealers to adjust the price in time.
Technique of High-Field Electron Injection for Wafer-Level Testing of Gate Dielectrics of MIS Devices
Authors: Andreev Dmitrii V. , Andreev Vladimir V. , Konuhova Marina , Popov Anatoli I.
Published: July 2024

We propose a technique for the wafer-level testing of the gate dielectrics of metal–insulator–semiconductor (MIS) devices by the high-field injection of electrons into the dielectric using a mode of increasing injection current density up to a set level. This method provides the capability to control a change in the charge state of the gate dielectric during all the testing. The proposed technique makes it possible to assess the integrity of the thin dielectric and at the same time to control the charge effects of its degradation. The method in particular can be used for manufacturing processes to control integrated circuits (ICs) based on MIS structures. In the paper, we propose an advanced algorithm of the Bounded J-Ramp testing of the gate dielectric and receive its approval when monitoring the quality of the gate dielectrics of production-manufactured MIS devices. We found that the maximum value of positive charge obtained when tested by the proposed method was a value close to that obtained when the charge was injected into the dielectric under a constant current with a Bounded J value despite large differences in the rate of degradation of the dielectric.
Evaluating Molecular Mechanism of Viral Inhibition of Aerosolized Smart Nano-Enabled Antiviral Therapeutic (SNAT) on SARS-CoV-2-Infected Hamsters
Authors: Bauer Anais N. , Williams John F. , Pokhrel Lok R. , Garcia Selena , Majumdar Niska , Eells Jeffrey B. , Cook Paul P. , Akula Shaw M.
Published: July 2024

Smart Nano-enabled Antiviral Therapeutic (SNAT) is a promising nanodrug that previously demonstrated efficacy in preclinical studies to alleviate SARS-CoV-2 pathology in hamsters. SNAT comprises taxoid (Tx)-decorated amino (NH2)-functionalized near-atomic size positively charged silver nanoparticles (Tx–[NH2-AgNPs]). Herein, we aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanism of the viral inhibition and safety of aerosolized SNAT treatment in SARS-CoV-2-infected golden Syrian hamsters. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and ELISAs showed SNAT binds directly to the SARS-CoV-2 virus by interacting with intact spike (S) protein, specifically to S2 subunit. SNAT (≥1 µg/mL) treatment significantly lowered SARS-CoV-2 infections of Calu-3 cells. Extraction-free whole transcriptome assay was used to detect changes in circulatory micronome in hamsters treated intranasally with SNAT (two doses of 10 µg/mL of 2 mL each administered 24 h apart). Uninfected hamsters treated with SNAT had altered circulatory concentrations of 18 microRNAs (8 miRNAs upregulated, 10 downregulated) on day 3 post-treatment compared to uninfected controls. SNAT-induced downregulation of miR-141-3p and miR-200b-3p may reduce viral replication and inflammation by targeting Ythdf2 and Slit2, respectively. Further, SNAT treatment significantly lowered IL-6 expression in infected hamster lungs compared to untreated infected hamsters. Taken together, we demonstrate that SNAT binds directly to SARS-CoV-2 via the S protein to prevent viral entry and propose a model by which SNAT alters the cellular miRNA-directed milieu to promote antiviral cellular processes and neutralize infection. Our results provide insights into the use of low-dose intranasally delivered SNAT in treating SARS-CoV-2 infections in a hamster model.
Reversibility of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events after Switching to Darunavir/Cobicistat or Doravirine in Men on INSTI-Based Regimen
Authors: Mata-Marín José Antonio , Juárez-Contreras Carina Aurora , Rodríguez-Evaristo Mara Soraya , Martínez-Carrizales Olivia Concepción , Pompa-Mera Ericka , Chaparro Sánchez Alberto , Triana-González Salma , Cano-Díaz Ana Luz , Gaytán-Martínez Jesús Enrique
Published: July 2024

Integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTI) are associated with neuropsychiatric adverse events (NPAEs). The aim of this study was to evaluate improvements in NPAEs after switching an INSTI-based regimen to darunavir/cobicistat (DRV/c) or doravirine (DOR). Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the reversibility of NPAEs via the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A and D) in patients who started antiretroviral therapy with dolutegravir (DTG) or bictegravir (BIC). These patients were switched to DRV/c or DOR. Scales were compared at the moment of the switch and 12 weeks later. Results: We included 1153 treatment-naïve men, 676 (58.7%) with BIC and 477 (41.3%) with DTG. A total of 32 (2.7%) experienced NPAEs that led to discontinuation. Insomnia was found in 20 patients; depression via PHQ-9 in 21 patients, via HADS-D in 5 patients, and anxiety via HADS-A in 12 patients. All of them were evaluated by a psychiatrist at the moment of the symptoms; 7 (21.8%) started psychotropic drugs. After 12 weeks of follow-up, PHQ-9, ISI, HADS-A, and HADS-D decreased, with a p-value ≤ 0.05. Conclusions: NPAEs seem to improve after switching to a DRV/c- or DOR-based regimen after the first 4 and 12 weeks.
High Serum S100A12 as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Severity, Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Superinfection and Herpes Simplex Virus Reactivation in COVID-19
Authors: Mester Patricia , Keller Dennis , Kunst Claudia , Räth Ulrich , Rusch Sophia , Schmid Stephan , Krautbauer Sabrina , Müller Martina , Buechler Christa , Pavel Vlad
Published: July 2024

Neutrophils are critical immune cells in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). S100 calcium-binding protein A12 (S100A12) is highly expressed in neutrophils during acute inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum S100A12 levels as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in COVID-19. Serum samples of patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 were collected during 2020 to 2024. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure serum S100A12 levels in 63 patients with moderate COVID-19, 60 patients with severe disease and 33 healthy controls. Serum S100A12 levels were elevated in moderate COVID-19 compared to controls and were even higher in severe cases. In moderate disease, serum S100A12 levels positively correlated with immune cell counts. While C-reactive protein and procalcitonin are established inflammation markers, they did not correlate with serum S100A12 levels in either patient cohort. Patients with severe COVID-19 and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection had increased S100A12 levels. Elevated S100A12 levels were also observed in patients with herpes simplex reactivation. Fungal superinfections did not alter S100A12 levels. These data show that serum S100A12 increases in moderate and severe COVID-19 and is further elevated by VRE bloodstream infection and herpes simplex reactivation. Therefore, S100A12 may serve as a novel biomarker for severe COVID-19 and an early diagnostic indicator for bacterial and viral infections.
Exploring Methane Capture Potential in Alkaline Coal Mine Drainage: Insight from the Microbial Community Structure and Function Analysis
Authors: Li Yuan , Su Zhan , Xiu Wei , Huang Lin , Huang Taiyu , Zheng Jieming
Published: July 2024

Alkaline coal mine drainage represents one of the most critical issues in the coal industry, driven by complex hydro-biogeochemical processes. However, the interplay of hydrogeochemical and biogeochemical interactions in alkaline coal mine drainage is still poorly understood. To this end, water samples were systematically collected from alkaline coal mine drainage sites from five coal mining areas in Chongqing coal mining district, located in southwestern China. Hydrogeochemical analyses showed that the main water type of the coal mine drainage sample was HCO3-SO4~K-Na, which primarily originated from local meteoric water. The microbial community compositions in the studied alkaline coal drainage were critically associated with sulfate, bicarbonate, DOC, nitrate, and pH, and linked to three putative keystone genera via network analysis (Thiothrix, Methylophilaceae_MM1, and an unclassified genus from Comamonadaceae family). Functional predictions from FAPROTAX suggested a high abundance of metabolic pathways involving the oxidation of sulfide and sulfur compounds, potentially underscoring their importance in controlling sulfate enrichment in alkaline coal mine drainage. Interestingly, members of the Methylomonadaceae family (methanotrophs) and the Methylotenera genus (methylotrophs) had positive Spearman correlations with both ammonium and sulfate, potentially inferring that the enhanced activities of methanotrophs might help capture methane in the alkaline coal mine drainage. This study further enhances our comprehension of the intricate interplay between hydrogeochemical and biogeochemical interactions in alkaline coal mine drainage, contributing to the carbon budget.
Flash Flood Potential Analysis and Hazard Mapping of Wadi Mujib Using GIS and Hydrological Modelling Approach
Authors: Shawaqfah Moayyad , Ababneh Yazan , Odat Alhaj-Saleh A. , AlMomani Fares , Alomush Alaa , Abdullah Fayez , Almasaeid Hatem H.
Published: July 2024

Jordan experienced flash floods that resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. This research focuses on identifying the Wadi Mujib’s flash flood potential zones and evaluating their potential magnitude. In this work, hydrological models were developed by integrating GIS settings with HEC-HMS software (V. 4.11). The hydrological model for Wadi Mujib is simulated in this research by means of the Soil Conservation Service (curve number method) while using rainfall data from 1970 to 2022. The results show that the optimum curve number values (CN) were 78.5 at normal antecedent moisture content. Additionally, in order to aid in the decision-making process for flash flood warnings, a flash flood potential index (FFPI) was also introduced based on four main physiographic parameters (slope, land use, plant cover, and soil texture) ranging from 1 to 10. The accumulative chart’s FFPI threshold, which indicates the areas with the highest potential for flash floods, was set at 95% or above. The FFPI threshold was chosen using the accumulative chart of FFPI, which shows that the FFPM threshold value is 7 and covers 13.39% of the study area.
Distribution and Comprehensive Risk Evaluation of Cr, Cd, Fe, Zn, and Pb from Al Lith Coastal Seawater, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alharbi Talal , El-Sorogy Abdelbaset S. , Al-Kahtany Khaled
Published: July 2024

Seawater contamination is a global challenge due to its hazardous effects on marine organisms and human health. Twenty-three surface seawater samples were collected from the Al Lith intertidal area along the Saudi Red Sea coast to evaluate the ecological risks and document the potential sources of Cr, Cd, Fe, Zn, and Pb. Contamination factor (CF), contamination degree (Cd), water quality index (WQI), and heavy metal pollution index (HPI), as well as multivariate tools were applied. The average concentrations of HMs (μg/L) had the following order: Zn (6.616) > Pb (0.284) > Cd and Cr (0.268) > Fe (0.197). CF results showed moderate contamination of seawater with Cd and low contamination of Cr, Fe, Zn, and Pb. However, 26.09% of the samples showed considerable contamination with Cd. Average Cd values revealed low contamination with HMs, while 17.39% of the samples showed moderate contamination. HPI average values indicated medium pollution of Al Lith seawater, while 13 samples reported high pollution. The higher HPI values were reported in samples characterized by higher concentrations of HMs, particularly Cd and Zn. Correlation matrix and principal component analysis suggested anthropogenic sources for Pb and Zn, mostly from industrial and agricultural effluents, landfilling, and domestic wastewater, apart from their natural sources.
Pilot postal birth cohort hepatitis C virus screening in UK primary care: HepCAPP study
Authors: Simmons Ruth , Powell Annabel A , Ijaz Samreen , Mandal Sema , Shute Justin , Mohammadi Yasmin , Lattimore Michael , McOwat Kelsey , Moore Hannah L , O’Rourke Aisling , Desai Monica , Macleod John , Asgharzadeh Asra , Ward Zoe , Vickerman Peter , Harris Ross J , Foster Graham R , Roberts Kirsty , Hickman Matthew
Published: July 2024

Background

Birth cohort screening has been implemented in some countries to identify the potentially ‘missed population’ of people with undiagnosed chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) who may not be found through targeted approaches.

Aim

To determine uptake of HCV antibody testing using an oral swab screening method, the overall yield, whether those testing positive had risk markers in their primary care record, and the cost per case detected.

Design and setting

This was a pilot screening study set in general practices in the Southwest of England, Yorkshire and Humber, and South London.

Method

Participants consenting were sent an oral swab kit in the post and saliva samples were tested for antibodies to HCV.

Results

In total, 16 436/98 396 (16.7%) patients consented and were sent an oral swab kit. Of these, 12 216 (12.4%) returned a kit, with 31 participants (yield 0.03%) testing positive for HCV antibodies. Of those positive, 14/35 (45%) had a risk marker for HCV on their primary care record. Two (yield 0.002%) were confirmed RNA positive and referred for treatment, both had HCV risk markers. The cost per case was £16 000 per HCV antibody detected and £247 997 per chronic HCV detected.

Conclusion

Wide-scale screening could be delivered and identify people infected with HCV, however, most of these individuals could have been detected through lower-cost targeted screening. The yield and cost per case found in patients were substantially worse than model estimates and targeted screening studies. Birth cohort screening should not be rolled out in primary care in England.
ILLUSTRATED BOOK AS INFORMATION MEDIA FOR AUTHORITARIAN PARENTING
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad Nurzaeni , Wantoro  , Pratiwi Mira
Published: July 2024

One well-known parenting style is authoritarian parenting, which emphasizes children's obedience to parents' rules. This pattern often involves restrictions, punishments, and one-sided communication. While it has positive value in developing discipline and responsibility, especially in certain situations, this pattern can also make children feel fearful, doubtful, and have poor communication skills. The solution is an educational information book about authoritarian parenting, explaining its definition, impacts and causes. Authoritarian parenting patterns emphasize children's obedience to parental rules, with restrictions and punishments as controls, as well as unilateral communication. While it has a positive impact on a child's discipline and responsibility, especially in certain situations, this pattern can also create fear, doubt, and communication barriers. Based on the explanation above, the design solution of this problem is to create a media in the form of an interesting information book and be able to educate parents and prospective parents to provide more complete information about authoritarian parenting. With the design of this book, it is hoped that parents and prospective parents will have no difficulty in finding information about Authoritarian Parenting, knowing about Authoritarian Parenting can provide new information about parenting.
POST-PANDEMY GLOBAL ORDER CHANGES
Authors: Mulyana Budi
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research was to enrich predictive analysis in the study of international relations, especially those related to global issues. The study used qualitative research methods with data collection techniques through literature studies. The result showed that the study of the pandemic situation, provides new conditions in state behavior as well as international interactions. However, in order to arrive at a change in global order, certain preconditions are needed. This research concludes that certain preconditions required in changing the global order have not yet been realized so that the direction of change in the global order has not been seen by itself.
Marketing Strategy of HITS UNIKOM Radio to Improve Brand Awareness in The Digital ERA
Authors: Katresna N A , Wahab D A
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe the marketing strategy of Hits Unikom Radio in increasing Brand Awareness in this digitalization era. The method used in this research is to use a qualitative approach which is described descriptively to determine the marketing strategy in increasing Brand Awareness of Hits Unikom Radio in the digital era. The results of this study indicate that Hits Unikom Radio's marketing strategy in increasing Brand Awareness by utilizing Instagram social media is successful because there is a significant increase in the number of new followers. And this Instagram social media is a strategic target for radio with a youth segmentation. To overcome competition with other radios today, especially in Bandung, Hits Unikom Radio is very consistent with playing the latest songs that are up to date. In addition, Hits Unikom Radio also utilizes the use of other social media, such as YouTube, Facebook and Tik-Tok. However, this research will emphasize Instagram social media because in this digital era, especially radio, Instagram is a strong social media to provide information about activities that can later increase brand awareness of the listeners. So it can be concluded from this research that Hits Unikom Radio provides interesting upload content and succeeds in increasing Brand Awareness. It is proven that special events on the radio such as interviews with artists and other exciting activities can be enjoyed by old followers and even new followers. And because it has other social media so that the activity can also be watched on the youtube channel. Hits Unikom Radio can be said to be an all in one radio because it broadcasts on air, off air, and live streaming.
Emotional Intelligence and Work Stress Its Effect on Employee Performance
Authors: Wulantika Lita , Meilani Siti Nurhaliza , Handayani T , Al Faruqi Muhammad Razi
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of emotional intelligence and work stress on employee performance in a financial institution in West Java. This type of research is quantitative. The population in this study were 145 people, the sampling technique used was probability sampling where the number of samples was 59 respondents. Data collection techniques by distributing questionnaires. Data processing is done using SPSS v20. The results of this study indicate that emotional intelligence affects employee performance and this study also shows that job stress affects employee performance. This research may have some limitations, the results are limited to the effect of emotional intelligence and work stress on the performance of employees in a financial institution in West Java. For this reason, further research can be carried out by collecting data using a quantitative or qualitative research approach to certain respondents with different backgrounds.
The Use of ICT by SME Shoe Crafters in Cibaduyut
Authors: Solihin O , Mogot Y , Rohmawati T , Yasundari
Published: July 2024

The era of information and communication technology (ICT) advancement has brought changes to various sectors of life. This study aims to analyze the utilization of ICT by shoe crafters in Cibaduyut, Bandung. A case study was conducted on several shoe crafters in Cibaduyut as small and medium-sized enterprises. Data collection methods included in-depth interviews and field observations. The results showed that the majority of shoe crafters in Cibaduyut have utilized ICT. For them, ICT provides benefits such as faster access to information, increased operational efficiency, improved competitiveness, and increased access to markets. The use of ICT also contributes to faster and more accurate decision-making. However, obstacles such as high costs, lack of infrastructure accessibility, and lack of skills and understanding of ICT remain major barriers to its use by shoe crafters there. Therefore, the role of the government and relevant institutions is crucial in providing support and facilitation to ensure that shoe crafters can utilize ICT optimally to improve their business performance and competitiveness. This research contributes to the development of understanding regarding the utilization of ICT by shoe crafters in Cibaduyut, especially, and SMEs in Indonesia in general. In conclusion, the use of ICT by shoe crafters in Cibaduyut has improved their productivity in business. The Bandung city government should facilitate shoe crafters by improving infrastructure and policies that support their sustainable business
The Appeal of the Community Service Ads to Prevent Covid 19 #MULAIDARIKAMU
Authors: Solihin O , Rachmadita S A , Yasundari
Published: July 2024

Public service announcement are made to encourage and remind the audience about the social awareness that is being experienced in order to change an audience's attitude, this research was conducted to determine the effect of the attractiveness of public service announcement on public attitudes in preventing Covid-19. Researchers have indicators rational attraction, emotional attraction, moral attraction, attention, understanding and acceptance. This study uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaireThe population in this study was the people of Cipadung Village, RW 14, Cibiru District, Bandung City, which amounted to 843 families. The sample was selected using cluster random sampling with a precision of 10% so that 90 samples were obtained. Data analysis used simple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant positive influence between rational attractiveness, emotional attractiveness and moral attractiveness on attitudes. As well as a significant positive effect between the attractiveness of advertising on attention, understanding and acceptance. The conclusion of this research is H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, namely there is a significant positive effect between the Attractiveness of Public Service Announcement to prevent Covid-19 #MulaiDariKamu by Kominfo on the Attitudes of the People of Cibiru District, Bandung City on Covid-19 prevention on the Attitude of the People of Cibiru District, Bandung City on Covid Prevention-19 of 59.7% while the remaining 40.3% was due to other factors. The implication of this research is that public service announcement as an effective stimulus causes a reaction (change of attitude) from the community through the process of packaging the message.
DIRECTIVE SPEECH ACT IN MANGA
Authors: Faizal Yahya Ayash , Ali Mohammad
Published: July 2024

This research aims to describe the types of directive speech acts used in Ichigo Takano's Manga entitled Yume Miru Taiyou based on Namatame theory (1996). Data source used in this research is chapter 1 of the manga with same title. Research method in this study emphasizes qualitative descriptive research, where data is collected by listening and taking notes. Results of this research, 34 data were found consisting of 24 directive speech acts meaning orders, marked with the lingual marker ~e, 15 data, ~nasai 4 data, ~you 2 data, ~ro, ~ou, and ~you 1 data. Next, followed by 6 data prohibiting utterances, which are marked with lingual marker ~nai, and ~na. Then 3 data were found in request utterance, marked with lingual marker ~te kure and ~Kudasai, and permission utterance with 1 data marked with ~ii.
INSIDE ISAAC’S MIND: A PSYCHOANALYSIS OF DEFENSE MECHANISMS IN DEAD SPACE 2
Authors: Firdaus Wildan , Juanda
Published: July 2024

This study delves into Isaac Clarke's psyche in Dead Space 2, exploring how he grapples with the psychological trauma of Aegis VII. Employing a multifaceted approach, we analyze in-game dialogue to decipher Isaac's emotional state through word choice and tone. We examine environmental details like audio logs and data entries to uncover clues about his past experiences and potential triggers. Furthermore, Isaac's actions within the game environment, such as resource management and object interaction tendencies, are analyzed as potential windows into his unconscious defense mechanisms. Freudian defense mechanisms serve as the theoretical foundation, allowing us to interpret Isaac's behaviors as repression, denial, projection, displacement, isolation, and sublimation. The analysis reveals a complex interplay: while these mechanisms offer temporary relief, enabling Isaac to function and survive, they also come at a cost, hindering emotional processing and healing. By unraveling Isaac's defense mechanisms, this study not only sheds light on the human psyche under extreme duress but also contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the psychological impact of video games and how characters navigate trauma.
ПЕРМАНЕНТНЕ РЕФОРМУВАННЯ У СФЕРІ ВИКОНАННЯ КРИМІНАЛЬНИХ ПОКАРАНЬ
Authors: Степанюк А. Х.
Published: July 2024

Стаття присвячена аналізу окремих цілей і завдань Стратегії реформування пенітенціарної системи, затвердженої розпорядженням Кабінету Міністрів України 16 грудня 2022 року. Звертається увага на те, що цей документ принципово не виділяється з багаточисельного ряду концепцій, програм, планів, стратегій реформування у сфері виконання покарань, які розроблялися в Україні, починаючи з 1991 року і які так само констатували наявність системних проблем і ставили завдання привести умови відбування покарання у відповідність до міжнародних стандартів. Вказується, що для приведення умов тримання засуджених у відповідність до міжнародних стандартів необхідні перетворення колонійської системи з колективним триманням позбавлених волі, яка є спадком радянщини, у сучасну в’язничну систему з відповідною інфраструктурою. Звернута увагу, що служба пробації не повинна виконувати покарання, а має виконувати вирок суду, здійснювати пробацію стосовно громадських санкцій і заходів, як це і передбачено Правилами Ради Європи про пробацію.