bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heating and Cooling with Renewable Energy from Wastewater
Authors: Prenner Flora , Wiedemann Rainer
Published: April 2024

Energy from wastewater is recognized as a renewable energy source and can add a valuable contribution to the EU’s path to decarbonization. With modern heat exchangers and heat pumps, buildings and districts can be supplied with energy for heating, cooling and water heating. Based on the successful results of the implementation in Vienna Blumental, another project in Vienna has been rolled out: The Vio Plaza building complex will be supplied with energy from wastewater for heating (1.2 MW) and cooling (6 MW). This article presents the case study at Vio Plaza, gives a detail description of the system design and delivers first-hand information about operation of the installed system. Special focus is put on the innovative monitoring system and resulting monitoring data, which prove the good operation of the system. Based on these results, further knowledge about these systems will be gained to support the increasing implementation of this technology.
The proximate composition and phytochemical screening of Momordica Balsamina (balsam apple) fruit and leaves
Authors: JAICHAND Viruska , MELLEM John Jason , MOHANLALL Viresh
Published: April 2024

Malnutrition is a global issue that affects both children and adults irrespective of their socio-economic status. It is therefore important to find various means to tackle malnutrition. This is especially important as undernutrition and overnutrition can be linked to a variety of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Therefore, this study aimed to gather more insight into the nutritional and phytochemical quality of Momordica balsamina leaves and fruit (fruit pericarp, fruit flesh and seeds). The results showed that M. balsamina had a nutritional composition that would be advantageous to the human diet. The nutritional quality was verified by the presence of a high protein percentage across all samples (19.72–29.08%), with the leaves containing the highest protein content (29.08% ± 0.77). There was also a low-fat content present across all samples which ranged from 1.03% to 2.40%. The ash content indicated the presence of total minerals to be adequate (2.93–21.16%), where the pericarp had the highest ash quantity (21.16% ± 0.09). Overall, the moisture levels were low (7.11–13.40%); with M. balsamina seeds containing the highest carbohydrate content (67.84% ± 0.30).
 Moreover, rich in the major phytoconstituents, M. balsamina extracts were found to contain alkaloids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, steroids and triterpenoids. Based on these findings, it can be deduced that the incorporation of M. balsamina into an individual’s diet could prevent diseases associated with malnutrition and could be used to supplement the human diet in managing certain NCDs.
Cleaner production in the dairy industry: good practices in a dairy plant in the municipality of Valença – Rio and Janeiro, Brazil
Authors: FAGUNDES Christina Maria Costa , SOUZA Simone Lorena Quitério de , VEIGA Lilian Bechara Elabras
Published: April 2024

The Brazilian dairy sector has great economic importance and is ranked fourth among world producers. The search for less environmental impact has led to good sustainability practices and the adoption of environmental management instruments, products, and processes with an emphasis on cleaner production (CP). In this sense, this article presents CP adoption in the dairy industry. A case study aiming to propose alternatives associated with CP good practices in the dairy industry was conducted in the municipality of Valença, Rio de Janeiro. Data collection was performed with the help of a form and direct observation. The good practices and CP opportunities previously adopted by the industry were identified. Then, five CP measures were proposed and implemented to improve the sustainability of the Minas Frescal cheese production process. Minas cheese was selected for the study due to its higher sales volume and the best profit margin. Other opportunities for improvement should be considered to continue the proposed actions, which include reduction of raw materials and energy and water consumption during production, increase in the company’s profit margin and competitiveness in the national and international markets, access to new market niches, and reduction of environmental-, social-, and health-related impacts.
Implicações espaciais da pandemia de covid-19 na Amazônia Legal
Authors: Paixão Matheus , Fonseca Elivelton , Mascarenhas Abraão , Almeida Lorrâny
Published: April 2024

Contexto: Na Amazônia legal, a discussão sobre como a pandemia da covid-19 afetou a população testou a capacidade de saúde pública devido à sua complexa dinâmica territorial, desigualdades socioeconômicas e limitações de assistência à saúde. Nesse contexto, o uso da modelagem gráfica, baseada na teoria dos coremas, apoiada no SIG, surgiu como uma abordagem promissora para compreender as implicações espaciais da disseminação da doença. Metodologia: O desenho do estudo foi uma abordagem prospectiva, utilizando dados sobre casos acumulados de covid-19 disponibilizado pelo portal de dados Coronavírus Brasil do Governo Federal, bem como mapas de base do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). A modelagem gráfica, baseada na linguagem gráfica de Roger Brunet e Théry, permitiu a análise de padrões espaciais, incluindo mapas de incidência e letalidade. Conclusões: A modelagem gráfica revelou que a propagação da covid-19 na Amazônia Legal originou-se das capitais estaduais para municípios regionais. A análise da dinâmica territorial destacou a importância da hierarquia urbana, dos fluxos de contágio e dos recursos de saúde na evolução da pandemia na região. O raciocínio geográfico da propagação do vírus evidenciou fragilidade das cidades amazônicas e sua implicação, enfatizando a necessidade de políticas de saúde eficazes e infra-estrutura adequada, a fim de criar planos de emergência para alcançar áreas mais remotas e carentes no planejamento de surtos.
Rezension von: Wohlfeil, Rainer (Hrsg.), Der Bauernkrieg 1524-26 ...
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Wohlfeil Rainer
Published: April 2024

Rainer Wohlfeil (Hrsg): Der Bauernkrieg 1524-26. Bauernkrieg und Reformation (Nymphenburger Texte 21) München 1975, 291 S. DM 28,-

Hans-Ulrich Wehler (Hrsg): Der deutsche Bauernkrieg 1524-26. (Geschichte und Gesellschaft Sonderheft 1) Göttingen 1975, 356 S.Bernd Moeller (Hrsg): Bauernkriegs-Studien. (Schriften des Vereins für Reformationsgeschichte 189.) Gütersloh 1975, 106 S., DM 24,-Peter Blickle (Hrsg): Revolte und Revolution in Europa. Referate und Protokolle des Internationalen Symposiums Memmingen. (Historische Zeitschrift Beiheft 4). München 1975, 332 S.
Rezension von: Wojtecki, Dieter, Studien zur Personengeschichte des Deutschen Ordens im 13. Jahrhundert
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Wojtecki Dieter
Published: April 2024

Dieter Wojtecki: Studien zur Personengeschichte des Deutschen Ordens im 13. Jahrhundert (Quellen und Studien zur Geschichte des östlichen Europa, hrsg. M. Hellmann, Band 3). Wiesbaden: Steiner 1971. 256 S. DM 40,-
Rezension von: Baaken, Gerhard (Bearb.), Die Regesten des Kaiserreiches unter Heinrich VI. 1165 (1190) - 1197
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Baaken Gerhard
Published: April 2024

J.F. Böhmer, Regesta Imperii. Hg.v.d. Kommission für die Neubearbeitung der Regesta Imperii bei der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Deutschen Kommission für die Bearbeitung der Regesta Imperii IV. Ältere Staufer, dritte Abt.: Die Regesten des Kaiserreiches unter Heinrich VI. 1165 (1190)-1197. Nach Johann Friedrich Böhmer neubearbeitet v. Gerhard Baaken. Köln - Wien, Böhlau 1972. XIX, 347 S. DM 98.-.
Rezension von: Kudorfer, Dieter, Nördlingen
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Kudorfer Dieter
Published: April 2024

Dieter Kudorfer: Nördlingen. Historischer Atlas von Bayern, herausgegeben von der Kommission für Bayerische Landesgeschichte, Teil Schwaben, 8, 608 S., 10 Abb., 3 Faltkarten, München 1974.
Rezension von: Fischer, Joachim (Bearb.), Militärarchiv, M-Bestände 1871 - 1922 (1945)
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Fischer Joachim
Published: April 2024

Übersicht über die Bestände des Hauptstaatsarchivs Stuttgart. Militärarchiv M-Bestände 1871-1922 (1945). Bearb. v. Joachim Fischer in Zusammenarbeit mit Gregor Richter. (= Veröffentlichungen der Staatlichen Archivverwaltung Baden-Württemberg Bd. 31) Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 1974.178 S. DM 24.-.
Rezension von: Kloos, Rudolf M. (Bearb.), Nachlaß Marschalk von Ostheim
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Kloos Rudolf M.
Published: April 2024

Rudolf M. Kloos (Bearbeiter): Nachlaß Marschalk von Ostheim. Urkunden. (Bayerische Archivinventare 38). 231 S. Neustadt a. d. A. 1974.
Rezension von: Weinmann, Karl u.a. (Hrsg.), Uffenheimer Geschichtsquellen Bd. I
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Weinmann Karl
Published: April 2024

J. Hörnes: Uffenheimer Geschichtsquellen Band I. 141 S. 1974
Rezension von: Storm, Peter-Christoph, Der Schwäbische Kreis als Feldherr
Authors: Wunder Bernd , Storm Peter-Christoph
Published: April 2024

Peter-Christoph Storm: Der Schwäbische Kreis als Feldherr. Untersuchungen zur Wehrverfassung des Schwäbischen Reichskreises in der Zeit von 1648 bis 1732. (Schriften zur Verfassungsgeschichte Bd. 21). Berlin/München, Duncker & Humblot 1974, 597 S., DM 98,-.
Rezension von: Borck, Heinz-Günther, Der Schwäbische Reichskreis
Authors: Wunder Bernd , Borck Heinz-Günther
Published: April 2024

Heinz-Günther Borck: Der Schwäbische Reichskreis im Zeitalter der französischen Revolutionskriege (1972-1806). Veröffentlichungen der Kommission für geschichtliche Landeskunde in Baden-Württemberg, B. 61. Stuttgart 1970, 253 S., DM 28,-.
Rezension von: Sieber, Eberhard, Stadt und Universität Tübingen in der Revolution von 1848/49 ...
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Sieber Eberhard
Published: April 2024

Eberhard Sieber: Stadt und Universität Tübingen in der Revolution von 1848/49, (Veröffentlichungen des Stadtarchivs Tübingen Band 6) Tübingen 1975, 436 S.Heilbronner Berichte aus der deutschen Nationalversammlung 1848/49 - Louis Hentges - Ferdinand Nägele - Adolph Schoder, herausgegeben von Bernhard Mann, (Veröffentlichungendes Archivs der Stadt Heilbronn, Band 19) Heilbronn 1974, 175 S., 3 Abb.
Rezension von: Schroeder, Klaus-Peter, Wimpfen
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Schroeder Klaus-Peter
Published: April 2024

Klaus-Peter Schroeder: Wimpfen. Verfassungsgeschichte einer Stadt und ihres Verhältnisses zum Reich von den Anfängen bis zum Ende des 15. Jh. (Veröff. d. Kommission f. gesch. Landeskd. Baden-Württemberg B 78). Stuttgart 1973, 102 S., DM 15,-
Rezension von: Wieder, Karl, Ulm
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Wieder Karl
Published: April 2024

Karl Wieder (Text) und Heinz Finke (Bild): Ulm, Frankfurt, Weidlich 1972. 87 S. DM 16,80
Rezension von: Thierer, Manfred, Die Städte im Württembergischen Allgäu
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Thierer Manfred
Published: April 2024

Manfred Thierer: Die Städte im Württembergischen Allgäu. Eine vergleichende geographische Untersuchung und ein Beitrag zur Typisierung der Kleinstädte. (Stuttgarter Geographische Studien 86.) 1973, 248 S. mit 29 Karten. DM 28.-.
Rezension von: Zeese, Reinhard, Die Talentwicklung von Kocher und Jagst im Keuperbergland
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Zeese Reinhard
Published: April 2024

Reinhard Zeese: Die Talentwicklung von Kocher und Jagst im Keuperbergland. Flußgeschichte als Beitrag zur Deutung der Schichtstufenmorphogenese. Tübinger Geographische Studien 49, 1972, 121 S. Vgl. dieses Jahrbuch S. 181.
Rezension von: Bischof, Heinz, Das Frankenland
Authors: Gräter Carlheinz , Bischof Heinz
Published: April 2024

Heinz Bischof: Das Frankenland. Landschaft vom Odenwald zum Taubergrund. Karlsruhe 1973. 120 S. 82 Fot. DM 24.80.
Rezension von: König, Hans-Joachim, Rund um die Roßfelder Martinskirche ...
Authors: Wunder Gerd , König Hans-Joachim
Published: April 2024

Hans-Joachim König: Rund um die Roßfelder Martinskirche. Crailsheim 1974. 96 S. Ill.; Vom Kühberg bis zur Jagst. Beuerlbach, Auhof, Heldenmühle. 1974. 56 S. Ill.
Rezension von: Kellenbenz, Hermann (Hrsg.), Schwerpunkte der Eisengewinnung und Eisenverarbeitung in Europa
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Kellenbenz Hermann
Published: April 2024

Schwerpunkte der Eisengewinnung und Eisenverarbeitung in Europa 1500-1650, herausgegeben von Hermann Kellenbenz, (Kölner Kolloquien zur internationalen Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte Band 2) 506 S., 30 Abb., Köln 1974.
Rezension von: Seybold, Gerhard, Württembergs Industrie und Außenhandel vom Ende der Napoleonischen Kriege bis zum Deutschen Zollverein
Authors: Deutsch Gerhard , Seybold Gerhard
Published: April 2024

Gerhard Seybold: Württembergs Industrie und Außenhandel vom Ende der Napoleonischen Kriege bis zum Deutschen Zollverein. (Veröffentlichungen der Kommission für geschichtliche Landeskunde, B 74.) Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 1974.177 S. DM 20,-.
Rezension von: Oberhauser, Fred u.a. (Hrsg.): Literarischer Führer durch die Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Authors: Hampele Walter , Oberhauser Fred
Published: April 2024

F. und G. Oberhauser (Hrsg.): Literarischer Führer durch die Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Frankfurt a.M.: Insel 1974. 669 S. DM 32,-
Rezension von: Valynseele, Joseph, Les Laborde de Monpezat et leurs alliances
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Valynseele Joseph
Published: April 2024

Joseph Valynseele: Les Laborde de Monpezat et leurs alliances. 368 S. 8 Bildtfl. 1 Ahnentafel. Paris 1975 (beim Verfasser Paris Xlle, 8 rue Cannebiere) Ffrs. 120.-.
Rezension von: zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, Franz, Schloesser in Franken
Authors: Grünenwald Elisabeth , Sayn-Wittgenstein Franz zu
Published: April 2024

Franz Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein: Schlösser in Franken. Residenzen und Landsitze im Fränkischen. München 1974. 330 S., 19 Abb. im Text, 319 Abb. auf 160 Tafeln, 1 Übersichtskarte. DM 78.-.
Rezension von: Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (Hrsg.), Volkstümliche Möbel aus Altbayern
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Published: April 2024

Volkstümliche Möbel aus Altbayem. Herausg. v. Bayerischen Nationalmuseum München. Deutscher Kunstverlag 1975. 174 S. mit vielen Abb.
Rezension von: 75 Jahre Liederkranz Eutendorf ...
Authors: Wunder Gerd
Published: April 2024

75 Jahre Liederkranz Eutendorf. 1971. 43 S.125 Jahre Turn- und Sportverein Gaildorf. 1973.152 S.13. Bezirksmusikfest Hohenlohe. Gaildorf 1973. 48 S.140 Jahre Liederkranz Gaildorf. 1974. (36 S.)Zum 200jährigen Jubiläum und zum 6. Theresientaler Heimattreffen 1975 in Gaildorf. 16 S. Deutsche Lebensrettungsgesellschaft. 10jähriges Jubiläum Ortsgruppe Gaildorf 1974 (6 S.).
Exploring Arab EFL Learners' Attitudes: Is Grammarly a Game-Changer in Academic Writing Classes?
Authors: Khan Mohammad Owais , Nazim Mohd , Alzubi Ali Abbas Falah
Published: April 2024

Unquestionably, writing is a crucial productive skill in language learning, for which students require ongoing advice to improve. In this study, the researchers analyze Arab students’ attitudes toward Grammarly deployment in the EFL academic writing skills classes. This study used a descriptive approach, surveying (50) and interviewing (10) EFL academic writing students from the English Department at a university. A survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were utilized in this study. The study findings reveal that students perceive Grammarly as a valuable tool for improving various aspects of their academic writing. In addition, the content analysis of the semi-structured interviews identified challenges encountered by students during deployment, such as issues with device compatibility and overreliance on Grammarly suggestions regarding vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, among others. This study also makes pedagogical recommendations for further investigations into Grammarly's efficiency and students' attitudes toward this AI tool.
ORGANIZING EFFECTIVE INTERACTION BETWEEN MANAGING COMPANIES AND HOMEOWNERS THROUGH A SYSTEM FOR CONTROL AND EVALUATION OF SERVICE QUALITY
Authors: КОРОХОВА И.В.
Published: April 2024

В cтатьe представлены результаты исследования вопроса эффективного взаимодействия между управляющей организацией и собственниками помещений. В ходе работы выявлено, что установление и поддержание взаимопонимания сторон является основополагающим фактором в деятельности организаций жилищно-коммунального хозяйства при оказании услуг по санитарному и техническому обслуживанию общего имущества. Кроме того, был проведен анализ эффективности деятельности управляющей организации с применением клиентоориентированного подхода. В качестве решения вопроса по организации эффективного взаимодействия управляющей организации и собственников помещений, авторами предложена система контроля соотношения качества и стоимости услуг по поддержанию надлежащего состояния общего имущества посредством учета мнения собственников помещений В процессе исследования рассмотрена и выполнена оценка деятельности организаций в жилищно-коммунального хозяйства, по результатам которой в дальнейших исследованиях будет сформирован рейтинг управляющих организаций.

This paper presents the results of the research on how to establish efficient communication between management companies and homeowners. The author found that setting and supporting the interaction between the parties is a fundamental factor for housing and utilities infrastructure. The analysis of the efficiency of the management company was executed using a customer-centric approach. As a solution, the author proposes to implement a system of control of quality and cost of services provided to maintain the common property. This takes into consideration the opinions of the homeowners. The study includes the assessment of the services provided as part of housing and utilities management, which will be later used to create a rated list of managing companies.
Temporal dynamics from a socio-environmental perspective and its relationship with environmental disasters in the Metropolitan Region of Belém
Authors: Paes Gleicy Karen Abdon Alves , Pontes Altem Nascimento
Published: April 2024

Among the occurrences that affect urban areas, there are floods and flooding, considered natural hydrological disasters, which become more noticeable due to the lack of planning and infrastructure. Thus, the objective of the research was to analyze the temporal dynamics of the Metropolitan Region of Belém (RMB), from a socio-environmental perspective, and its relationship with natural disasters in the period from 2010 to 2021. To this end, indicators were collected in the Automatic Recovery System (SIDRA) of IBGE and in the National Sanitation Information System (SNIS) of the Ministry of Regional Development. The results indicated that in RMB, the volume of sewage collected is considerably higher in relation to the treated one. The difference in the population quantity citing the sewage collection service is also significant, with households that do not have one prevailing. The extension of water and sewage networks did not keep up with population growth. The data proved that the lack of planning consistent with the structural and environmental conditions of the region contributed to the chaos scenario experienced in RMB. It is understood that the research is useful to support the adoption of public policies regarding the losses caused by these occurrences, as well as to prepare for future events.
Is the sorghum silage nutritive value influenced by the species intercropped?
Authors: Pascoaloto Isabô Melina , Cruz Sanderley Simões da , Lima Gilmar Cotrin de , Modesto Viviane Cristina , Soares Deyvison de Asevedo , Silva Ana Carla de Souza e , Andreotti Marcelo
Published: April 2024

Consortium is becoming a sustainable alternative for producing silage as dry season livestock feed. However, the mix of different species can alter the silage quality. So, this work objective was to evaluate the nutritive value of silage produced by sorghum monocropped, sorghum intercropped with a tropical grass, sorghum intercropped with a leguminous and sorghum intercropped with a tropical grass and a leguminous. Treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design, with four replications. The treatments were: monocropped sorghum silage and sorghum silage intercropped with dwarf pigeon pea, palisade grass, palisade grass and dwarf pigeon pea, guinea grass, and guinea grass and dwarf pigeon pea. The bromatological quality of silage were determined. Palisade grass enhances the silage values of in vitro dry matter digestibility and total digestible nutrients. Guinea grass increases the silage crude protein content of both silages.
The impact of health and safety on construction, its regulation and improvement of quality of life in the workplace
Authors: Silva Washington Tadeu da , Rodrigues Gabriel Germano Vieira , Ribeiro Winiston Ransdonner Cruvinel , Nahime Bacus de Oliveira
Published: April 2024

This article aims to investigate occupational health and safety management in the construction industry, addresses occupational safety issues, expands the research overview, provides a technical basis through case studies and academic articles, establishes guidelines between safety categories, constructability, performance in the execution of a construction project. The article highlights the search for the implementation of occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines and measures, pointing out the PCMAT document as an object of legal conduct, specific to the activity of this sector. The objective of the study is to direct the most appropriate regulation to the management of procedures, health and safety at work, to point out the best practices applied to reducing accidents in the construction segment, to point out the improvement of quality of life in the work environment. The results were evaluated with a qualitative view regarding their compliance with the requirements specified in current standards, in order to contribute to the development of architecture, engineering, and precise decision-making with regard to occupational safety, expanding opportunities for future scientific research on the topic.
Hydration status and biochemical profile of Quarter Horses in vaquejada training
Authors: Gomes Cláudio Luís Nina , Chaves Daniel Praseres , Andrade Fábio Henrique Evangelista de , Fonseca Luciano Santos da , Miranda Leandro Macedo , Pinto Ray de Carvalho
Published: April 2024

The hydration status and biochemical profile were assessed and compared in two Quarter Horses groups (pull and helper), at three times (T) of a vaquejada training: at rest, before exercise (T0); after three sprints or races (T1); after an hour of rest from sprints (T2). There was no significant difference between the evaluation times in each group nor between the groups in the times evaluated for the parameters: capillary refill time, skin turgor, color and humidity of the mucosa, total plasma proteins, creatinine, urea and osmolarity, creatine kinase, aspartate aminotransferase, total calcium, phosphorus, and total magnesium. There was increase in the hematocrit and plasma glucose in both groups at T1, but without differences among the groups. The plasm lactate increased in T1. Only for plasma lactate there were changes between the groups, being higher in the pull at T1. It was concluded that, in response to the imposed exercise, the pull and helper groups showed similar hydration status with only slight dehydration, and maintained their biochemical rates preserved, except lactatemia which increased in both, but higher in the pull, suggesting that this group performs more intense anerobic metabolism in the vaquejada.
Induction of epicormic sprouts of Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum (paricá): effect of seasonality and stump height
Authors: Sales Agust , Xavier Aloisio , Paiva Haroldo Nogueira de , Wendling Ivar , Santos Gleison Augusto dos , Siviero Marco Antonio , Vieira Sabrina Benmuyal
Published: April 2024

Coppicing technique is recognized as an effective method for inducing epicormic sprouts and promoting reinvigoration in Brazilian native tree species. However, there remains a knowledge gap regarding efficient reinvigoration techniques for vegetative rescue of paricá trees. This study aimed to evaluate the coppicing technique's efficacy in inducing epicormic sprouts in paricá trees, considering different seasons and stump heights. A 2x3 factorial experimental design was employed, encompassing two seasons (rainy and dry) and three stump heights (0 = root collar; 10 cm above root collar; 30 cm above root collar). Stumps were monitored over a 90-day period. Results showed that all stumps remained viable, with significant differences observed in sprouting frequency between the rainy and dry seasons at 15 and 30 days, favoring the former. Furthermore, the number of sprouts per stump varied significantly across seasons at 15, 30, and 45 days, with higher counts recorded during the rainy season. Notably, the high percentage of stumps producing sprouts underscores the species' robust response capacity. Additionally, the occurrence of two sprouts per stump suggests a species-specific trait at these stump heights. Evaluation of sprout length and circumference revealed significant differences between seasons, with greater growth observed during the rainy season. These findings are crucial for informing management decisions related to epicormic sprout development through the coppicing technique in paricá trees. Overall, the results indicate the technique's potential to induce epicormic sprouts across all seasons and stump heights evaluated, with superior outcomes observed during the rainy season.
Influence of anthropic disturbance in structure of plant populations along an elevation gradient in caatinga region
Authors: Lopes Sergio de Faria , Ramos Maiara Bezerra , Almeida Humberto Araújo de , Almeida Gilbevan Ramos de , Silva Fernanda Kelly Gomes da , Pinto Anderson Silva
Published: April 2024

Elevation gradients are useful models for testing how the variation of abiotic factors and anthropogenic disturbance modulate the population structure of plant species. Despite the small range of elevation, mountains in the semi-arid region of Brazil are subject to different levels of anthropic pressure. We investigated whether structural parameters of two species (Croton blanchetianus Baill. and Cenostigma pyramidale (Tul.) Gagnon & G.P. Lewis) with wide distribution in Caatinga, vary along an elevation gradient. We established 45 plots on three elevation levels. Next, we calculated abundance, percentage of tiller individuals, number of tillers, average diameter, average height, basal area, and above-ground biomass in each plot. Additionally, we recorded six metrics of chronic anthropogenic disturbance (CAD) in each plot. We tested whether species parameters differed between elevation levels and evaluated the influence of CAD on the structural parameters of each species. Abundance, percentage of tiller individuals, and number of tillers were higher at the gradient base for the two species. The metrics of CAD significantly influenced abundance and number of tillers, showing that there is an increase in these parameters in the most disturbing areas. The high capacity for regrowth of dry forest species provides resilience; however, it can contribute to proliferating populations of generalist species tolerant to environments with high rates of CAD. The study highlights relevant observations related to the ecology and distribution of plant populations in the Caatinga, mainly related to elevation gradient recognized as important refuges of biodiversity in this region of Brazil.
Reviewing the impact of energy-efficient appliances on household consumption
Authors: Tosin Michael Olatunde  , Azubuike Chukwudi Okwandu  , Dorcas Oluwajuwonlo Akande
Published: April 2024

This review provides a succinct overview of the review on the impact of energy-efficient appliances on household consumption: Energy-efficient appliances play a pivotal role in mitigating energy consumption and promoting sustainability in households. This review examines the significant impact of energy-efficient appliances on household consumption patterns and energy usage. The review begins by elucidating the importance of energy efficiency in mitigating climate change and reducing carbon emissions. It underscores how household consumption accounts for a substantial portion of total energy usage, making it imperative to explore the role of energy-efficient appliances in curbing energy consumption. Key findings reveal that energy-efficient appliances offer substantial benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower environmental impact, and enhanced comfort and convenience for households. Through advanced technologies and design innovations, these appliances minimize energy wastage while maintaining optimal performance standards. Moreover, the review delves into the diverse range of energy-efficient appliances available to consumers, spanning from refrigerators and washing machines to HVAC systems and lighting fixtures. It examines the energy-saving features and efficiency standards governing these appliances, highlighting their role in promoting sustainable consumption habits among households. Furthermore, the review evaluates the economic and environmental implications of adopting energy-efficient appliances. It explores how energy savings translate into cost reductions for households, contributing to economic resilience and financial well-being. Additionally, it analyzes the environmental benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and conservation of natural resources, associated with the widespread adoption of energy-efficient appliances. Challenges and barriers to the widespread adoption of energy-efficient appliances are also scrutinized, including upfront costs, consumer awareness, and market availability. Strategies to overcome these challenges, such as financial incentives, public awareness campaigns, and regulatory frameworks, are discussed to facilitate greater uptake of energy-efficient appliances among households. In conclusion, this review underscores the transformative impact of energy-efficient appliances on household consumption patterns and energy usage. It advocates for continued efforts to promote the adoption of energy-efficient appliances through policy interventions, technological advancements, and consumer education initiatives, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and energy-efficient future for households worldwide.
Tűzvédelmi szakértői rendszer létrehozása nagy nyelvi modellek segítségével
Authors: Karsa Róbert
Published: April 2024

Ez a kutatás a nagy nyelvi modellek katasztrófavédelmi célú alkalmazását vizsgálja. A cél egy olyan felület létrehozása, ahol tűzvédelemmel kapcsolatos kérdéseket lehet feltenni egy mesterséges intelligenciának magyar nyelven. A kutatás során jogi dokumentumokat és szakkönyveket használtam fel adatforrásként. A Nyelvtudományi Kutatóintézet által fejlesztett magyar nyelvű Puli GPT-3SX alapmodellt QLoRA módszerrel finomhangoltam az adatforrásokat felhasználva. A kutatás során arra a következtetésre jutottam, hogy lehetséges alacsony erőforrás igényű, hatékony chatbotot létrehozni, amely összefüggő és releváns válaszokat ad tűzvédelmi kérdésekre.
Jogászok és informatikusok kommunikációs problémáinak eliminációs eszközei a mesterséges intelligencia alkalmazása során
Authors: Albert Ágota Katalin
Published: April 2024

A mesterséges intelligencia napjainkban tapasztalható robbanásszerű fejlődése új kihívások elé állítja nemcsak az informatikusokat, hanem a jogászokat is. Felmerül a kérdés: hogyan biztosíthatjuk, hogy a mesterséges intelligencia használata etikus és megbízható legyen, társadalmunk érdekeit szolgálva? Mi a garanciája annak, hogy például egy nagy nyelvi modell projekt résztvevői egy irányba mozogva, az irányadó jogi-etikai kereteken belül valósítsák meg elképzeléseiket? A tanulmány azt elemzi, milyen eszközökkel lehet a konstruktív párbeszéd hiányából adódó problémákat orvosolni, különös tekintettel azon platformokra, amelyek már most rendelkezésre állnak. A cél annak bemutatása, hogy a meglévő eszközök, így például a megvalósíthatósági tanulmányok, a különféle hatásvizsgálatok, az érdekmérlegelési tesztek, a szabályzatok és az oktatás hogyan, mi módon lehetnek alkalmasak arra, hogy a jogászok és az informatikusok közötti kommunikációs szakadék áthidalható legyen.
Absorption Band at 1600 cm-1 in the IR Spectra of Irradiated MgO Crystals
Authors: V Kvatchadze
Published: April 2024

In the IR spectra of nominally pure and doped MgO crystals after irradiation, an intense absorption band appears at 1600 cm-1. This message discusses the model of the corresponding absorption center.
Photosynthetic process for removing H2S and CO2 from biogas using the microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana
Authors: Mörs Joice , Colares Gustavo Stolzenberg , Junqueira Luana Trevisan , Oliveira Guilherme Moraes de , Dullius Anja , Buffon Giseli , Konrad Odorico
Published: April 2024

Biogas is an alternative source of energy that contributes on reducing the emissions of polluting gas in comparison to fossil fuels as well as promoting the treatment of organic waste. However depending on the substrate used in its production, it may have a high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S); in these cases a treatment is necessary to make its use viable, for comply with current legislation and avoid damage to materials and health. Currently, the most widely used methods are physical-chemical, such as absorption, adsorption, membrane separation, and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA), among others. However, these methods are expensive and generate waste that needs to be treated. In this sense, biological methods have proved to be promising alternatives, especially photosynthetic processes using microalgae. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency in removing CO2 and H2S from biogas through a bench-scale purifier prototype consisting of a photobioreactor and an absorption column, in a continuous biogas flow system. The experiment lasted 240 hours, during which 9 m³ of biogas were treated. In the first 24 hours, the flow rate was 1 L/min, resulting in an average removal of 60.8% of H2S and 20.2% of CO2. Between 24 hours and 240 hours of the study, the average biogas flow rate was 0.54 L/min, and an improvement in removal was observed, reaching 83.4% of H2S and 29.7% of CO2. The system showed efficiency in biogas treatment. However, possibilities for improvement were identified in terms of biogas flow and process, which could further enhance the results presented here.
Conceitos e aplicabilidade da divulgação científica na fronteira e nos campos da educação: uma contribuição para a alfabetização científica
Authors: Borges Kátia Cilene Alves , Jardim Maria Inês de Affonseca , Zandavalli Carla Busato
Published: April 2024

A presente pesquisa bibliográfica, objetiva investigar os conceitos e a aplicabilidade da divulgação científica na promoção da Alfabetização Científica em uma percepção de fronteiras e campos. Esse estudo é recorte de uma tese em que se investiga quais fatores são essenciais para o desenvolvimento da Alfabetização Científica nas escolas de educação básica. Partimos da percepção de alguns autores sobre a divulgação científica e o seu papel na promoção da Alfabetização Científica e na construção do conhecimento científico. Em seguida, procuramos discorrer sobre a importância da interação entre os espaços formais e não formais e a divulgação científica. Em seguida, descrevemos sucintamente sobre a relação universidade / escola e a concepção dessa temática em um viés de fronteiras e campos. Após, fizemos uma explanação sobre campo social e campo científico e em seguida, investigamos as concepções e o entrelaçamento dos campos social e científico numa perspectiva sócio-histórica. Por fim, concluímos neste estudo, que a interação entre universidade e escola, baseada nos conceitos de fronteiras e campos, pode promover um avanço na educação. Superar as barreiras e lacunas entre as instituições por meio dos conceitos de campos, pode estabelecer a integração, troca de conhecimentos e uma formação mais completa e atualizada dos profissionais da educação. Essa interação produção/divulgação científica, pode também colaborar na prática docente reflexiva e para a democratização do saber, beneficiando assim, as pesquisas e o conhecimento científico. Enfim podemos considerar que a aplicabilidade da divulgação científica na educação é particularmente relevante em um mundo cada vez mais permeado pela tecnologia e pela informação. Ela desempenha um papel vital na promoção da Alfabetização Científica, tornando a ciência acessível, interessante e aplicável. Ao trazer a pesquisa científica para o alcance do público e das salas de aula, ela pode contribuir para uma sociedade mais informada, consciente e capaz de enfrentar os desafios complexos do nosso mundo moderno.
Blockchain revolution in the tourism industry: A semi-systematic literature review
Authors: González-Mendes Soraya , García-Muiña Fernando , González-Sánchez Rocío
Published: April 2024

This paper investigates the application of blockchain technology in the tourism industry, reviews its evolution and develops a future research agenda. A semi-systematic literature review was conducted of 98 publications from 2017 to the first quarter of 2023, indexed in the Web of Science database. This is followed by an in-depth analysis of the most recent papers (2022 to March 2023). The research focuses on the improvement of processes, their interaction with other technologies and adaptation to the environment. However, the studies show the need for further study on social and legal aspects. In addition, blockchain technology could be an enabling tool in the face of new sustainability paradigms or crisis environments. Finally, considering new lines of research, five dimensions were identified (social, organisational, technological, sustainable and economic) as well as the need to develop a regulatory framework and interaction with other technologies.
Erasmus-driven destination experience and students’ ambassadorship behaviour: A multi-stakeholder perspective
Authors: Gallarza Martina , Lupu Cristina , Barton-Harvey Justine
Published: April 2024

This work aims to a) analyze the tourist experience of Erasmus students in terms of place attachment and b) explore their potential to act as destination brand ambassadors of a hosting destination. It builds on previous literature of international students as tourists, with a wider scope as more publics are involved and both current and future behaviours are explored. Through a qualitative approach run in Valencia (Spain) with three techniques (focus groups, open-ended questions, and personal in-depth interview) we gather information from four stakeholders (current and former Erasmus students, academic coordinators, and students’ tourism managers). By using verbal content analysis, this varied information was coded to answer five research questions. The results revealed accordance among stakeholders around four interconnected dimensions: academic, social, cultural, and personal or psychological. Insights on cognitive and affective place attachment are found, and on both behavioural (returning) and attitudinal (recommending) loyalty. Results from a multi-stakeholder perspective offers insights on the potential of Erasmus students for spreading substantial positive word-of-mouth to more publics than just other students. Building up on the theory of university alumni as a repeat visitor, this paper brings subjective impressions that can help tourist managers to consider Erasmus students as brand ambassadors as they show attitudinal and behavioural loyalty.
Diasporic Medical Tourism: examining tourists’ profiles, antecedents and behavioural intention
Authors: Mathijsen Aneta , Dziedzic Ewa
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on diasporic medical tourism (DMT), an offshoot of migration-led tourism and medical tourism. There has been growing recognition of the significance of a diasporic dimension of medical tourism worldwide, yet little is known about these travellers, especially quantitatively. This paper examines the antecedents and behavioural intention of the DMT by applying the extended Theory of Planned Behaviour. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three European countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) among the Polish diaspora (N=1,288), which constitutes one of the largest migrant populations in Europe. The results analysed via PLS-SEM demonstrated that the model explained 53 % of the variance (R²= 0.527, Q²= 0.392), indicating a good model fit. Constructs of Attitude (β = 0.329), Subjective Norms (β = 0.277), Perceived Behavioural Control (β = 0.112), and Past Behaviour (β = 0.302) were all statistically significant. The caring/affective/trusting relationship with doctors, familiarity with the system, second opinion, encouragement/recommendation from referents, and facilitating factors influenced the decisions to undertake the DMT. ‘Committed’ and ‘Contended’ travellers accounted for 76% of all surveyed diasporic medical travellers, indicating the significant potential of those ‘hidden’ medical travellers. Diasporic medical tourism was compared to foreign medical tourism. This study provides theoretical/practical implications and contributes to the research on medical tourism, diaspora tourism and the interrelation between tourism and migration, specifically in the European context.
A new way of designing places and experiences: Re-engineering DMOs considering tourism resilience – AIEST 2022 Consensus
Authors: Hallmann Kirstin , Pechlaner Harald , Störmann Elina , Philipp Julian , Takata Kosuke , Schwing Madlen
Published: April 2024

The study aims to summarise the findings of the 71st conference of the Association Internationale D’Experts Scientifiques Du Tourisme ([AIEST] International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism) 2022 Consensus held in Cologne, Germany. The experience-based interrelationships of sport, culture, and resilience in a destination ecosystem were assessed. Conference delegates evaluated new ways of designing places and experiences – intertwining sport, destination, and living spaces. Applying consensus discourse methodology, 27 research propositions at the crossroads of sport space, destination space, and living space were identified and summarised.
The Archaeology of Hellenism: Olympia and the Presence of the Past
Authors: Miller Peter J.
Published: April 2024

Olympia holds a central place in conceptions of modern sport, Hellenism, and the Olympic Games. This article traces the concurrent development of the site and Panhellenism and Hellenism through its landscape, built environment, and its reception over the past 3,000 years. By tying together Pierre de Coubertin's Olympism to the physical landscape of ancient Olympia, this article argues that the site itself has contributed, through multiple permutations and through several key changes in the early Iron Age, Roman period, and nineteenth century to the global Hellenism that is at the foundation of the modern Olympic Games.
Objects, Olympics, and Femininity: Exploring the Impact of a 1924 Handheld Fan on Gender at the Games
Authors: Brice Julie
Published: April 2024

On the second level of the Olympic Museum in Switzerland lives a handheld fan from the 1924 Paris Olympics featuring five sportswomen. The museum describes the fan as a souvenir from the Games and an advertisement for a French perfume company. However, this fan is much more than an advertisement or souvenir. Drawing upon new materialist theory, which envisions objects as lively, this article looks toward the ways the fan was productive in developing ideas around gender at the Olympics. Using an object biography, this research explores how the fan contributed to the New Woman femininity of the 1920s and currently produces a narrative of the International Olympic Committee as being a gender progressive organization. In so doing, it explores how an object that is often overlooked by many at the museum plays a powerful role in understandings of gender across the history of the Games.
Rhodesian Readmission and the Decolonization of the National Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe
Authors: Ivey James Alexander
Published: April 2024

In May 1980, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized the National Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe (ZOC) after the latter had spent five years in exile under its former name, the National Olympic Committee of Rhodesia (ROC). Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwean government's desire to have a team compete at the 1980 Moscow Olympics delayed the multiracial restructuring of the ZOC. The government's efforts to reform the ZOC, replacing the old white ROC members, transformed into a two-year-long contentious struggle. After an intervention by the IOC in June 1982, a compromise was reached. The composition of the new ZOC represented the government's greater control over sport in the country. The reformation of the ZOC demonstrates the complex process of transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe and the difficulties of decolonization in sport. In examining these events, this article bridges the gap between colonial Rhodesian and postcolonial Zimbabwean sport and presents a case study of decolonization within a sports administration.
Correlation Between the Type of Psoriasis and the Pattern of Arthritis Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: A Single-center Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Abdul Khaleq Mohammed Sameer , Gorial Faiq Isho
Published: April 2024

Background: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition linked to psoriasis. According to studies, there is little correlation between arthritic patterns and PsA. Objective: To find relationships between psoriasis symptoms and PsA arthritis patterns. Methods: 100 PsA patients were enrolled in a cross-sectional study at Baghdad Teaching Hospital from December 2021 to June 2022, using CASPAR criteria. We gathered thorough demographic and clinical information, examined arthritis patterns, classified them into five kinds, and evaluated eight types and sites of psoriasis. Disease activity was measured using clinical and psoriasis indicators. Results: a weak negative connection among 100 individuals with psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and distal interphalangeal (DIP) arthropathy. Erythrodermic psoriasis and spondylitis (with or without sacroiliitis) showed a slight positive connection. There was also a slight positive association between scalp psoriasis and DIP arthropathy. A comparable positive and weak relationship was found between polyarthritis and age, as well as polyarthritis and psoriatic arthritis disease activity. In contrast, asymmetrical oligoarthritis and PsA disease activity had a modest negative connection. Furthermore, enthesitis and DIP arthritis showed a weak negative connection. Body mass index and spondylitis (with or without sacroiliitis) showed a positive and weak correlation. The most significant finding was a modestly favorable relationship between skin psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis disease activity. Conclusions: There are weak but significant associations between particular psoriasis types and locales and arthritis patterns in PsA patients. These findings point to the possibility of developing individualized therapeutic regimens for PsA that take into account both dermatological and rheumatological signs.