bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emergency Information Diffusion of COVID 19 using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors:   Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Valliyammai C , Manikandan D , Hariprasanth R , Tamilvanan B , Aravind C
Published: February 2025

Objectives : To find the real time influential user in Twitter to diffuse emergency information globally during COVID 19 using social media. Methods: Twitter API is used to extract the real time COVID related tweets with trending hashtags where 80,000 live tweets are collected to process the data. Machine learning models such as Random Forest, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Linear Support Vector Machine, Extreme Gradient Boosting, K-Nearest Neighbor, and Ridge are trained to classify the COVID-related data. K-means clustering groups the communities with respect to zone-wise where the top influencer of the zone is identified using Page Rank influencer score. Findings: Random Forest model performs well with 98% accuracy when compared to other models. A total of 16 zones are identified based on K-mean clustering where the page rank algorithm identifies the top influencer user as 38427065 with 0.5741 influential score and it points to zone 14 Perungudi. The emergency information is disseminated through influencers using the proposed influential node identification technique. Novelty : Our system exhibits the geo graphical representation of the COVID-affected area with respect to user tweets. The emergency information about COVID is disseminated through top zone influencers.

Keywords: Social Media, COVID 19, Machine Learning, Influencer, Community
Analysis and Comparison of Energy Generation from a 38.4 kWp BIPV System Using PVsyst Simulation Tool
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India, Quddus Amro Sadul , Usmani T , Hasan Syed Hamid
Published: February 2025

Objectives: Rapid growth of energy demands into all sectors like residential, industrial, and commercial sectors; PV system is the best among all alternative renewable energy systems (RES). This work provides a simulation & comparative performance analysis of a 38.4 kWp Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV). Methods: Using the PVsyst tool, this research focuses on energy generation and its performance ratio of 38.4 kWp rooftop PV system installed at Integral University, Lucknow (India) with the coordinates of 26.84 N and 80.94 E. BIPV system installation is dependent on geographical location and meteorological conditions like temperature window. Many system components like PV modules, inverters, cables, etc. are employed. The growth of BIPV adoption is supported by government incentives and policies, leading to its increased integration in residential, commercial, industrial, and transport sectors. Findings: BIPV technology is key to reducing global building energy consumption, which accounts for approximately 40% of total energy use, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. 38.4 kWp rooftop PV system at Integral University in Lucknow, India, serves as a reference for BIPV system simulation, helping to validate its performance and improve system reliability. Novelty: To validate accuracy of BIPV system simulation, the actual data from the rooftop PV system is compared. So, the system reliability can be improved by comparing simulation results.

Keywords: Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV System), MPPT, Performance Ratio (PR), Posit Energy Generation Tool, Solar PV System
Pre-processing Proteomics Data with the Alpaca Pipeline v1
Authors: Ferrero Bordera Borja
Published: February 2025

Data import and pre-processing are foundational steps in proteomics analysis, ensuring that raw experimental data is transformed into a clean, standardized format for downstream analysis. In the context of alpaca_proteomics, these steps are critical and applicable for both relative and absolute quantification in quantitative proteomics. Proper pre-processing removes contaminants, handles missing values, and normalizes datasets, minimizing technical variability and enhancing the accuracy of protein quantification. This ensures robust and reproducible results, enabling meaningful biological insights. The library streamlines these tasks, making it highly applicable for workflows involving large-scale proteomics data.
Medieval Manuscript Studies of Helena Ettinger in 1930s
Authors: Voloshchenko Stanislav , Okhrimenko Oleksandr
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to restore the place of Helena Ettinger’s research in the study of medieval manuscripts during the 1930s. Due to incomplete evidence and the loss of her work, The Illuminations and Miniatures of Greek and Cyrillic Manuscripts of the 9th–15th Centuries (1935–1936), Helena Ettinger’s position among researchers in Ukrainian bibliographic studies remains undetermined. Her activities as a research associate in the manuscript department of the Library of the Academy of Sciences and the State Historical Library have been limited to a descriptive level in reference publications.

Methods. The article draws on archival documents from the Institute of Manuscripts at the Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine and the New York Public Library. It also employs prosopography and comparative biographical methods to reconstruct the scholar’s biography more comprehensively.

Results. Based on the preserved introduction and reviews by Mykola Heppener and Serhiy Maslov, the article provides qualitative insights into Ettinger’s lost work. The authors note that Ettinger used the term ornamentation to mean illumination and clarify other terms she employed (e.g., Cyrillic, index, defects). Ettinger's methodological approach surpassed the prevailing practices of her 1930s contemporaries by extending beyond textology and palaeography to incorporate codicology and visual studies.

Conclusions. Ettinger carried out meticulous work in compiling collection descriptions, editing predecessor records to establish a uniform standard, creating methodical instructions for miniature descriptions, and contributing to exhibition efforts. Her connections included writer Ivan Le and American ethnologist Stella Marek Cushing, and her interests extended to ethnographic materials. Ettinger’s scientific contributions—such as the stylistic comparison of Greek and Cyrillic medieval manuscripts based on decoration, her linguistic expertise, and her maintenance of international scholarly contacts—along with her background (stemming from a dekulakized Jewish family), may have adversely affected her fate. Her sudden dismissal from the library and her subsequent disappearance during the German-Soviet war remain unexplained.
The origin of the formation of Khanenko Museum`s Oriental Art Collection: establishing the biography of K. Morita
Authors:   Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko National Museum of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine, Baranovska Kateryna
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on establishing the provenance of a part of the Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko National Museum of Art ukiyo-e prints collection. The author analyses a number of sources, including the catalogue of the Hôtel Drouot auction (11-12 March 1912) “Estampes japonaises appartenant à nonsieur [sic] K. Morita, Estampes japonaises, bronzes, laques, gardes de sabres, paravent brodé, monture en bois de fer appartenant à monsieur P.”. and commissaire-priseur André Desvouges’ notes. This allows us to establish new information about the purchase of art objects by the Khanenko family, and the exact number and value of items in the collection of Japanese prints.

The research establishes the life and achievements of the previous owner of the collection of prints, Kikujiro Morita. His career was part of the global increase in the foreign policy influence and status of the Japanese Empire as a serious political player in the international arena during the Meiji period of 1868-1912. Kikujirō Morita's role as a secretary and escort for diplomatic cultural missions allows us to discover the stages of the collection's formation, as well as the likely places of acquisition or temporary location before its final stop in Paris. The context of the development of Japanism as a phenomenon in Europe and its collapse in the 1910s influenced the formation of the auction's price offers. The article demonstrates the polarity of attitudes towards the art of ukiyo-e printmakers in the Japanese Empire and Europe (low price with high demand). Particularly valuable is the newly discovered information on the auction sale of artworks by Kikujiro Morita.
«The Color of Pomegranates»/«Sayat-Nova» as a decolonial act by Sarkis Parajanyan. Review of Serghii Parajanov movie «The Color of Pomegranates»
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Horbach Ihor
Published: February 2025

The review reveals aspects of decoloniality in the film of the famous Armenian director of the second half of the 20th century Sarkis Parajanyan «The Color of the Pomegranates». It was first shown in 1968 in the Armenian SSR, and then, the cutted edition, in 1973 throughout the USSR. However, the film did not become popular during the Soviet period. In addition, it underwent many changes due to censorship: editing, deletion of some scenes, film frames, audio, etc. In 2014, the film was restored with funds from the Martin Scorsese Foundation. In the same year, it was shown at many international events, including the 67th Cannes Film Festival. The film itself tells in poetic form episodes selected by the director from the biography of the 18th-century Armenian ashugh Sayat-Nova. It also largely represents Armenian culture: rituals, traditional crafts, local Christian architectural and pictorial traditions, etc. That is why I am interested in the nature of the representation of the above-mentioned elements of the film. The film is generally recognized as revolutionary in the context of Soviet cinema, so I have no doubts whether it could be conformist. This review examines the question of the nature of the representations of the poet's biography and Armenian culture: is it anti-colonial, post-colonial or decolonial.
TÜRKÇE ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN BİLGİ VE İLETİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİNE YÖNELİK TUTUMLARI İLE WEB 2.0 ARAÇLARIYLA İÇERİK GELİŞTİRME ÖZ YETERLİKLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Çiftci Abdulkerim , Kırbaş Abdulkadir
Published: February 2025

Yaşanılan çağda insanların birçok ihtiyacının karşılanması sürecinde bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri (BİT) ve bu teknolojiler kapsamında oluşturulan ürünlerden yararlanılır. Eğitim ve öğretim süreci de BİT’in yer alması gereken en önemli yaşam aşamalarından biridir. Bu süreçte öğretmenlere büyük sorumluluk düşmektedir. Öğretmenlerin çeşitli BİT yetkinliklerine sahip olması BİT’in eğitim süreçlerine entegre edilmesi aşamasında büyük önem arz etmektedir. Eğitim sistemlerinde yer alan diğer tüm branş öğretmenleri gibi Türkçe öğretmenlerinin de ders esnasında BİT’ten yararlanmaları ile Web 2.0 araçlarıyla içerik geliştirip öğrencilere sunmaları oldukça önemlidir. Bu araştırmada Türkçe öğretmenlerinin BİT’e yönelik tutumları ile Web 2.0 araçlarıyla içerik geliştirme öz yeterlikleri arasındaki ilişkinin çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda yapılan araştırmada nicel araştırma desenlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada; Çınar ve Alcı (2022) tarafından uyarlanan “Öğretmenlerin Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojilerine Yönelik Tutumları Ölçeği” ile Birişçi vd. (2017) tarafından geliştirilen “WEB 2.0 Hızlı İçerik Geliştirme Öz yeterlik İnancı Belirlemeye Yönelik Ölçek (W2ÖYİÖ)” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; Türkçe öğretmenlerinin BİT’e yönelik tutumlarının cinsiyete, yaş ve eğitim düzeyi değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği; internet kullanım süresi değişkenine göre anlamlı bir farklılık göstermediği görülmüştür. Ayrıca, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin Web 2.0 araçlarıyla içerik geliştirme öz yeterliklerinin cinsiyet, yaş ve internet kullanım süresi değişkenlerine göre anlamlı farklılık göstermediği, eğitim düzeyi değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada, Türkçe öğretmenlerinin BİT’e yönelik tutumları ile Web 2.0 içerik geliştirme öz yeterlikleri arasında anlamlı, pozitif ve zayıf yönlü bir ilişki bulunmuştur.
Results of the audit of the pilot project "Technologies and means of surgical hand antisepsis in medical organizations of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra"
Authors: Sisin Yevgeniy I. , Golubkova Alla A. , Ezhova Olga A.
Published: February 2025

Background: One of the main factors in the transmission of pathogens during surgical interventions are considered to be the hands of the MR [1]. According to experts, it is through the hands that the pathogen is transmitted in more than 50.0% of cases of purulent-septic infections (PSI) [1,2]. Despite the constant improvement of technologies and means of surgical hand antisepsis during any type of surgical intervention, the problem remains relevant [3-5]. Aim. Based on the audit results, provide an expert assessment of compliance with the technology of hand antisepsis used in surgical practice to carry out the necessary corrective measures. Methods: The analysis was conducted based on the results of a survey of 214 employees directly involved in surgical interventions. The survey used the author's electronic questionnaire of 25 questions, which was posted on the Google platform. The work used epidemiological (descriptive-evaluative and analytical), sociological and statistical research methods. Results: The results revealed shortcomings in the organization of antisepsis: the use of soap with antibacterial additives before treatment with an antiseptic, the use of non-sterile wipes and towels after hand washing, failure to comply with the antiseptic application time of 1.5-4.5 minutes, the use of alcohol-free antiseptics based on other active substances and low commitment to hand care. A negative impact of detergents, soap and antiseptics on the skin of the hands and the well-being of MR was established. Corrective measures were proposed. Conclusions: The results revealed shortcomings in the organization of antisepsis: the use of soap with antibacterial additives followed by treatment with an antiseptic, the use of non-sterile wipes and towels after hand washing, failure to comply with the time of application of the antiseptic from 1.5 to 4.5 minutes against the time regulated by the instructions, the use of alcohol-free antiseptics based on other active substances and low commitment to hand care. A negative effect of a number of soap components and antiseptics on the skin of the hands and the well-being of MR was established. Corrective measures were proposed.
ECO, Umberto. História da feiúra. Trad. Eliana Aguiar. Rio de Janeiro: Record, 2007.
Authors: Rolim Marina Ambrozio Galindo
Published: February 2025

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Academic stress and psychological resources for achieving educational goals
Authors: Morosanova V. I. , Bondarenko I. N. , Dolivec S. S.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. In modern society, characterised by rapid changes, the study of stress and the psychological resources necessary for overcoming it in various aspects of life has become increasingly relevant. The findings from this research are particularly significant for young people transitioning into adulthood, as they often lack sufficient knowledge and experience. Aim. The present research aims to explore the concept of academic stress, including theoretical approaches, findings, and the implications of empirical studies regarding its impact on the personal and regulatory resources necessary for academic success, psychological well-being, and professional self-determination among adolescent students. Results and scientific novelty. The article presents a theoretical analysis of literary sources and empirical studies conducted by both Russian and foreign authors regarding the issue of academic stress. The authors propose a working definition of academic stress, examine its sources and consequences, and analyse the results of empirical studies on both acute and chronic stress within educational environments. It is demonstrated that acute stress is influenced by contextual factors and can have not only negative impacts but also positive effects on academic productivity during knowledge assessments. In contrast, chronic stress can lead to serious negative consequences for a student’s physical and psychological health. Theoretically, the authors explore the potential of the resource-based approach in studying academic stress and its mitigation, as well as new directions for developing scientific understanding of the meta-resource role of conscious self-regulation in achieving various life goals under stressful conditions. Empirically, the study aims to identify both universal and specific regulatory competencies that enable young individuals to attain academic success, psychological well-being, and make informed professional choices in challenging stressful situations. Additionally, the research plans to investigate the personality traits and regulatory competencies that may serve as both universal and specific resources for post-traumatic growth in challenging life circumstances. Practical significance. The research findings can be applied in pedagogical and psychological practices to develop methods for alleviating stress in educational environments.
Lean production training for technical university students using business simulators
Authors: Spiridonova E. V. , Kaloshina T. Yu.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The rational use of all types of resources is one of the most important principles of management in the modern economy, serving as the foundation for the continuous improvement of specialists’ competencies. This study focuses on the unique characteristics and methodologies for teaching lean production to students in various technical and economic fields of study. Aim. The present research aims to demonstrate the necessity of utilising business simulators software “Process Factory” as the primary tool for training university students in lean production. This approach not only imparts fundamental principles and algorithms but also cultivates lean thinking and essential soft skills. Methodology and research methods. Qualitative and quantitative methods of pedagogical research were employed to evaluate the development of lean competencies through various teaching formats. This included a review of scientific literature on the research topic, an analysis of learning formats utilised by higher education students, observations, assessments of competency mastery, and the administration of questionnaires. Results. It has been established that training on specialised business simulators, such as “Process Factory”, allows students to develop foundational lean thinking and science-based approaches for optimising real production processes. This training also helps reduce unproductive losses in process factories through collaboration with industry representatives. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that engaging in quasi-professional activities fosters the development of essential soft skills. Scientific novelty. For the first time, this research focuses on teaching the fundamentals of lean manufacturing to students in technical and economic fields of study at universities. Practical significance. They have an urgent need for specialists who can manage resources, minimise unproductive losses, and enhance business processes while considering the careful and rational use of all types of resources. In this context, effective training in lean production is both relevant and significant for the modern education system.
Organisational challenges in the adaptation of medical residents to educational and professional activities
Authors: Ignа O. N. , Okorokov A. O. , Smyshlyaeva L. G. , Vasilkova T. N.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The challenges of attracting and retaining medical personnel, as well as enhancing their working conditions and health, must be identified, minimised, and addressed promptly at the residency level, which is a crucial stage of professional medical education. Aim. The present research aimed to identify and to compare the organisational challenges faced by medical residents in adapting to educational and professional activities, based on the degree of prevalence and complexity as assessed by the residents themselves. Methodology and research methods. The study was conducted from October to November 2023 and involved over 700 first-year medical residents from Altai, Kazan, Siberian, and Tyumen State Medical Universities. The methods employed included a literature review on the research problem, the use of questionnaires, reflective writing, as well as the analysis and synthesis of results, and the ranking of the obtained numerical data. Results. It was found that nearly half of the medical residents were completely satisfied with their training based on the results from the initial months. However, almost 40% reported experiencing issues. Respondents highly valued the presence of a departmental curator (over 84%), while the presence of a clinical mentor was rated lower (approximately 61%). The clarity of instructions from a mentor received a satisfaction rating of 58%, and the frequency of meetings with curators and mentors was appreciated by 53%. In contrast, the convenience and clarity of the schedule were rated low, at only 41%. Scientific novelty. The study is significant for the advancement of medical pedagogy theory and professional medical education. Assessments by medical residents regarding both direct and indirect indicators of the quality of their training organisation during the adaptation stage were identified and ranked. It was found that medical residents exhibit low readiness to formulate recommendations and engage in discussions about the organisation of their training. Practical significance. The results obtained are highly significant for organising the training of medical residents. This includes the development of software, educational and methodological support, training topics, roundtable discussions for residents and their instructors, and the creation of a specialised adaptation programme, as well as the advanced training of mentors and educators.
Increasing Accessibility Through Seating
Authors:   , Lennox Sarah Kristine , Yau Pamela
Published: February 2025

Seating is an issue of accessibility. While several museum accessibility guides advocate for more seating to be provided in museums, and advocate for standardized seating dimensions, there is a lack of publicly available research on how museums can and are using seating. I used research on public seating and museum accessibility guidelines to examine how five art museums in Philadelphia, PA, of various sizes use seating in their galleries: the Fabric Workshop and Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania, the Woodmere Art Museum, and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. I compared the dimensions, the seat placements, and the features of different types of seats. While the differences in architecture and collections between museums make it difficult to offer one-size-fits-all guides to seating, I offer several recommendations for museums based on my research: First, that museums should increase the amount of seating in their galleries, both in frequency and in amount in each space. Second, museums must put the locations of permanent seating on museum maps. Third, museums should provide variety in their seating options, including variation in seat height, seats with and without backrests and armrests, and both standard and above-standard width single-person seating. Providing this variety means accommodating a wide range of visitor needs. For example, people with back and neck pain may need seating with back support. While some older adults may need armrests to help stand up again, others with larger bodies may not fit into a seat with armrests. In sum, my recommendations offer the potential of increasing museum accessibility.
Deep reinforcement learning with procedural content generation in RTS games
Authors:   , Li Yifu , Ontañón Santiago
Published: February 2025

This thesis lies at the intersection of Digital Media (DM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In general, we study how techniques developed for game environments can be used to better evaluate AI algorithms. Specifically, we focus on Real-time strategy (RTS) games, which present a challenging environment for artificial intelligence, due to their inherent complexity and dynamic nature. Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) has emerged as a promising approach to tackle these challenges, but achieving generalization across diverse scenarios remains an open problem. Procedural Content Generation (PCG) is a family of techniques commonly used in digital media and video games to automatically generate content. This study investigates the role of Procedural Content Generation (PCG) in enhancing the generalization capabilities of DRL agents in RTS games. The research question driving this thesis is: Does PCG increase the generalization of Deep Reinforcement Learning in RTS games? To address this question, we designed and implemented a DRL agent for a chosen RTS game: [mu]RTS, adapting state-of-the-art algorithms to the game's specific requirements. Subsequently, we integrated a PCG system to generate diverse game scenarios, especially maps. By exposing the DRL agent to a variety of procedurally generated scenarios during training, we aimed to foster generalization and adaptability. We evaluated the performance of those DRL agents with PCG through various generalization measures and compared it against a baseline DRL agent without PCG. Our results demonstrate that incorporating PCG significantly improved the generalization capabilities of the DRL agent, enabling it to adapt more effectively to unseen scenarios and to transfer knowledge across different game situations. These findings contribute to the understanding of the interplay between DRL and PCG in RTS games and provide valuable insights for future research in the development of more robust and adaptable AI systems for complex environments.
Pyrolysis Kinetics of Spirulina platensis and Non-condensable Gas Product Distribution in a Fixed-Bed Reactor
Authors: Aminullah Ahmad Yusril , Sukarni Sukarni , Wulandari Retno , Shahbaz Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Energy is a fundamental factor for civilization development and sustainability. However, energy sources are dominated by non-renewable fractions, such as fossil fuels. Renewable biomass is projected to be a future fuel source. Spirulina platensis (SP) has numerous advantages compared to other biomass, and it is considered 3rd generation biomass that does not interfere with food and land usage and has a relatively low main decomposition temperature at 325.7℃. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was conducted to observe SP kinetics parameters, especially activation energy. Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS), Ozawa-Flynn-Wall (OFW), and Starink iso-conversional methods reveal that SP has an activation energy of 152.33, 154.56, and 152.78 kJ/mol, respectively. The coefficient correlation (R2) of OFW is the highest compared to its counterpart at 0.9918. Non-condensable gas (H2, CH4, and CO2) product distribution is characterized using a fixed-bed pyrolysis reactor. The average concentrations of H2, CH4, and CO2 are 3775.2, 83792.19, and 23592.58 ppm, in that order. H2 production is linked with carbohydrates and protein decomposition. CH4 yield heavily depends on protein degradation, followed by carbohydrates and lipids. CO2 yield mainly originated from carbohydrate cracking. The optimum SP pyrolysis temperature is 310—370℃ based on its non-condensable gas yield, TGA result, OFW kinetics method, and thermodynamics parameter, where it has relatively low activation energy (139.29 kJ/mol) accompanied by a significant increase of non-condensable-gas-production.
Mechanical Properties of Corner Lap-45 Types Joined Using Friction Stir Welding
Authors: Setiawan Widia , Santoso Nugroho , Winarto Felixianus Eko Wismo , Krisnaputra Radhian , Mandala Wirawan Widya , Maulana Jibril
Published: February 2025

Solid welding has always been concerned with probe design, pins, and joint strength. Many researchers have conducted studies on joints, such as butt joints, lap joints, and T joints, but the results show low strength. This study analyzes the mechanical properties of a new design of a 90o angle joint joined by friction stir welding. This study connected aluminum 6061 using the friction stir welding method using a rectifying jig and a probe with EMS 45 material. The corner joint designs used corner-lap 45 with feed rate as independent variables in 6, 8, 10, 15, and 30 mm/min and dependent variable probe rotation speed at 1000 rpm and shoulder pressure in 584 kg. The results show low feed rates create chips and fish fins on the advancing side, and microstructure test results at low feed rates (6-15 mm/min) indicate the presence of interface bonding. The hardness value of the stir zone also shows an insignificant increase. In the tensile test results, the tensile strength decreases from the base metal value, which then the tensile strength increases along with the increase in feed rate up to a feed rate of 15 mm/min and decreases again at a feed rate of 30 mm/min.
Heuristic Approach to Comparing the Environmental Impacts of Carbon Nanotube Production Methods
Authors: Fikri Ahmad Atif , Fadlika Irham , Saeful Albarrobi Nabila , Muhdi Krisna Dwipa , Pratama Daniel Febrian , Bello Nasir Garba
Published: February 2025

Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) production so far has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some methods that can be used in producing CNTs are chemical vapor deposition (CVD), laser ablation, and arc discharge. The three methods have their own requirements, this causes different environmental impacts on each method. Studies into the environmental impact of the CNTs production process found that during thermal pretreatment of the reactant gas, more than 45 by-products were formed, including methane, volatile organic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Calculating the environmental impact of CNTs production method often has challenges in implementation, because each production process has different systems and needs. One way to overcome this problem is by using the heuristic method for forecasting environmental impact, which can be done with the Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis algorithm. The method can calculate uncertainty in each scenario, by normalizing the given load value. In this study, the CVD method has the best solution and objective value results compared to laser ablation and arc discharge. The best solution and objective values that show the value of scenario quality and environmental impact in each method, in CVD the solution obtained in the 34th generation has an epsilon value of 0.00251. The generation shows the performance of the scenario, while the epsilon value shows the value of the environmental impact, the smaller the generation, the better the scenario, while the smaller the epsilon value, the smaller the environmental impact.
Study of a Remote Wind Resource Assessment System Integrated with Internet of Things
Authors: Arbiyani Filian , Filbert Filbert , Theo Anthony Nathanael
Published: February 2025

Wind energy is an emerging and popular source of clean energy due to its non-polluting nature and low cost. The efficient use of wind energy requires accurate and precise wind parameter measurements, which is where wind resource assessment (WRA) comes into play. The IoT and cloud-based systems have been applied to remote monitoring systems and provide crucial solutions for data acquisition, storage, and analytics in wind energy technology. This study aims to build a remote WRA system integrated with the Internet of Things. This study utilizes an Arduino Uno microcontroller, RK100-01 wind speed sensor, BMP280 temperature and pressure sensor, and SIM800L GPRS module to collect and transfer real-time data to the ThingSpeak cloud. The experiment was conducted at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia - Campus 3 BSD with the remote WRA system installed inside Stevenson screens to protect it from environmental conditions. Wind speed data is measured at a height of 10 meters, while air pressure and temperature data are measured at a height of 1.5 meters. Data retrieval utilizes two methods, viz. direct measurement every 15 minutes, and cloud-based retrieval every 30-second intervals. The study demonstrates that a remote WRA system integrated with IoT can measure, display, and upload three crucial parameters for assessing wind energy potential, namely wind speed, air pressure, and air temperature. This remote WRA system also provides flexibility in real-time data collection since it is accessible anytime and anywhere, thereby reducing the need for site visits during deployment.
Neural Network Architectures for Real-Time Image and Video Processing Applications
Authors:   Capital One, Narsina Deekshith , Richardson Nicholas ,   JPMorgan Chase, Kamisetty Arjun ,   Fannie Mae, Gummadi Jaya Chandra Srikanth ,   Lowes Companies Inc., Devarapu Krishna ,   Mission Cloud Services Inc.
Published: February 2025

This research optimizes neural network topologies for real-time image and video processing to achieve high-speed, accurate performance in dynamic contexts. The project aims to find efficient optimization methodologies, track neural network model progress, and highlight visual media applications. A secondary data review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature, technical reports, neural network design, and optimization advances. The research found that lightweight neural network architectures like MobileNet and Transformer-based Vision Transformers (ViTs) boost the computing economy without losing accuracy. Real-time applications need model pruning, quantization, knowledge distillation, and hardware-aware design. From real-time object identification in surveillance and autonomous driving to medical imaging and creative media creation, neural networks have transformed many applications. Despite these advances, balancing accuracy and economy, addressing hardware variability, and assuring ethical usage in face recognition remain issues. The report emphasizes the need for privacy-friendly and egalitarian AI rules. These results may help future research improve real-time visual processing systems and legislators control their responsible use in real-world applications.
The Relationship of Physical Activity to Anxiety and Resilient Coping Among Higher Education Employees
Authors: Lash Emma , Tringali Victor
Published: February 2025

Background: Physical activity (PA) can positively affect mental health, yet many aspects of this relationship (degree of effectiveness across populations and conditions, biological mechanisms, etc.) remain unexplored.
Aim: This study seeks to understand how PA is associated with anxiety, a common mental health condition, and resilient coping, the ability of an individual to overcome personal stress; and, how PA can be utilized to alleviate anxiety and strengthen resilient coping.
Methods: Data collected from Health Assessment surveys assessed how several types of PA (moderate, vigorous, moderate-to-vigorous, and strength training) are related to anxiety and resilient coping.
Results: Analysis revealed statistically significant relationships between PA and anxiety and PA and resilient coping. The findings from this study establish positive associations between PA and anxiety and resilient coping, emphasizing the powerful influence of PA as a mental health therapeutic. Such results suggest that PA could become a key component for attenuating mental health crises of workforces within higher education institutions.
Conclusion: These findings serve as convincing evidence that organizations should assess ways to incorporate PA into their policies and programs for the health and well-being of employees, namely those of higher education institutions.
MINDSTRONG Program Delivery Type for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Program Evaluation
Authors: Criscitello Amy , Wolgast Kelly A. , Lightner Christina
Published: February 2025

Background: Many nursing students struggled with mental health problems that may have been exacerbated by pandemic stressors when most educational programs shifted to remote learning. During that time, a Big Ten Conference university study urged institutions to provide effective, evidence-based resilience programs. In 2022, a large Big Ten University College of Nursing initiated MINDSTRONG for undergraduate students through in-person, online, or hybrid formats in the fall. A program evaluation was conducted to determine if the delivery method would influence outcomes.
Aim: To evaluate the MINDSTRONG program delivery method and determine if it impacted students’ reports of meeting program objectives, program participation encouragement, and peer program recommendation using retrospective data from an end-of-program survey.
Methods: Applied the CDC Framework for Program Evaluation to generate credible evidence retrospectively sourced from an anonymous end-of-program survey.
Results: In-person participants had the highest self-reported scores when compared to the online and hybrid groups: 89% reported objectives met, 98% reported encouraged interactions, and 72% reported peer program recommendations. Online participants reported the lowest scores in each category: 72%, 90%, and 45%, respectively.
Conclusions: Program delivery affected outcome responses. Feedback guided stakeholder decision-making for future iterations of this program.
Returning to Her Spiritual Roots: Sandra Cisneros and the Weaving of Buddhist Motifs in Caramelo
Authors: Guittar Michelle
Published: February 2025

Sandra Cisneros, one of the most prominent Mexican American authors alive today, began integrating Buddhist themes in her work as early as 1994. This article explores how Cisneros’s Buddhist practice has strengthened over time, with evidence taken from her poetry, archival documents, and interviews. The analysis then turns to a close reading of her 2002 novel, Caramelo, to identify how she incorporates Buddhist themes into the text. Using the motifs of recuerdos/memories, dust/dirt, and the woven rebozo scarf, Cisneros uses the Buddhist concepts of impermanence and interdependence to tell the story of a granddaughter’s growing wisdom and compassion towards her Mexican American family.
People Living with Dementia: What Difference Does Statutory Change Make? A Case Study from Australia
Authors: Blake Meredith
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the issue of supported decision-making as it applies to people living with dementia. It seeks to explain the importance of this mechanism as a concept which is central to promoting the human rights of persons with disabilities in Australia, within the context of broader global developments. The key aspects of the Australian guardianship system are outlined with a view to illustrating the way in which these legal frameworks have traditionally formally operated to exclude the participation of persons living with dementia from involvement in decision-making. The focus of the paper is the recent guardianship legislation in Victoria, which is currently the only Australian jurisdiction to adopt a formal supported decision-making model, and which explicitly privileges the ‘will and preferences’ of the person who is the subject of proceedings under the legislation. The author conducted desktop research analysis of 24 decisions of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) between 2021 and 2024 to ascertain the effect, if any, of these new provisions on the outcome of proceedings involving persons with dementia, building upon an earlier article which examined 27 decisions of VCAT between 2019 and 2020. Five key themes are identified, the most significant of which is the evident impact of the embedded statutory prioritising of the person’s will and preferences on VCAT’s decision-making processes
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Northern Ghana
Authors: Simon J , Kenny T , Murdoch I
Published: February 2025

We present an audit in Northern Ghana. A total of 283 selective laser trabeculoplasties (SLTs) were done between September 2021 and September 2024. Because of collinearity between right and left eye response to therapy, 145 eyes in 145 individuals with primary open angle glaucoma were included in the analysis. Outcomes were assessed at 1,3,6 and 12 months post index procedure. A success proportion of 75% (33/44) for any reduction in IOP from baseline and 57% (25/44) for a reduction of ≥20% was seen at one year post index SLT. No complications were seen. These findings are directly comparable to those from a major African centre but lower than Caucasian studies. This proof of effect in a rural setting adds to the evidence supporting use of this therapy as an important element in primary open angle glaucoma management in this region.
An evidence-based methodology for the analysis and comparison of human bite marks in skin with teeth
Authors: Sheasby Douglas
Published: February 2025

The limited scientific evidence in the analysis and comparison of human bite marks in skin with teeth demonstrates that distortion and cognitive bias are significant factors. The manuscript examines the extensive scientific evidence in the forensic sciences that utilise the visual comparison of crime scene evidence with reference material and how this may be applied to bite mark analysis and comparison. Specifically, the manuscript considers how the effects of distortion and bias may be limited by applying techniques used in comparative forensic science. A feature based analysis and comparison methodology is described and proposed that relies on an evidence-based rationale for the management of distortion and bias. The concept of the forensic significance of a bite mark determining whether or not the mark may be reliably compared with teeth is noted. The limitations of bite mark analysis and comparison are indicated.
The Introduction of Compulsory Personal Protective Equipment in Gaelic Games: Impact on Dental Injuries
Authors: Sexton P. , Gordon C. , Twigg J. A. , Cann P. J. Mc
Published: February 2025

The article explores healthcare messages communicated by artistic expressions presented in video formats during the COVID-19 pandemic. The subtitle Hello (from the Inside) refers to an Adele parody created by the American singer and comedian Chris Mann in March 2020. By altering Adele’s title, Hello (from the Other Side) and lyrics, Mann voiced the isolation anxiety felt worldwide when the coronavirus rapidly spread across the globe and the quarantine forced us to stay away from social activities.

From the very start of the pandemic, music and other art expressions emerged in digital formats as an immediate response, created by individuals and groups to comment on the circumstances and reflect uncertainty. Parallel with Corona narratives and information about the increase in COVID-19 cases, news channels distributed a range of messages through art, especially music. Art institutions, performing ensembles, and solo performers streamed events, and home-based music and dance activities emerged on social media. Healthcare organizations and institutions joined in the trend and spread COVID-19 information online. Hospital employers appeared with health messages creatively communicated through art. People’s homes, institution interiors, hospital lobbies, and surgery rooms became stages for narration, singing, and dancing. When the world seemed to have paused, we gratefully received healthcare messages from the `inside´. The present article applies an interdisciplinary analytic approach to eight selected video clips that juxtapose artistic expressions and healthcare messages. It aims to shed light on how health messages and aesthetic expressions created during the first wave of the pandemic reflect an artistic conceptualization of COVID-19 knowledge and experiences.
Objective Measures at Different Stages of Cochlear Implantation: A Data Analysis
Authors: Tavartkiladze George , Bakhshinyan Vigen
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The aim of this literature review was to summarize the results of scientific publications on the use of objective electrophysiological methods at different stages of cochlear implantation. The following aspects were evaluated: usefulness of electrocochleography and auditory evoked brainstem response registration to electrical stimulation for candidates’ selection for cochlear implantation; application of neural response telemetry, auditory evoked brainstem response registration and contralateral stapedial muscle reflexes to electrical stimulation as well as intracochlear electrocochleography to acoustic stimulation during implantation; the use of these methods and cortical auditory evoked potentials at the post-surgery stage for monitoring the cochlear implantation outcomes and controlling the speech processor adjustment.

Results: A search was conducted in PubMed and CINAHL databases up to August 2024 to locate articles related to the electrocochleography and auditory brainstem responses measured before, during and after cochlear implantation and cortical auditory evoked potentials – after cochlear implantation. The quality of studies was evaluated using the National Institute of Health (NIH) “Study Quality Assessment Tool for Case Series Studies”. A total 186 articles were included for the systematic review including 72 studies devoted to neural response telemetry, 29 – to electrically evoked auditory brainstem response registration, 41 – to intracochlear electrocochleography, 34 – to cortical auditory evoked responses in implanted patients and 10 – to contralateral stapedial muscle reflexes to electrical stimulation during and after cochlear implantation. Based on the analysis of the reviewed publications the optimal sets of objective measurements at different stages of cochlear implantation are recommended.

Conclusions: The battery of the objective audiological methods provides the electrically evoked auditory nerve compound action potential threshold determination at different electrodes of cochlear implant which can be used for the precise speech processor mapping, including investigation of amplitude growth function, excitation summation, spread of excitation and recovery function. The intracochlear electrocochleography to acoustic stimulation provides real-time feedback intraoperatively and has a potential clinical value to monitor the status of hearing preservation. Additional information could be obtained with estimation of auditory evoked brainstem response thresholds to electrical stimulation before, during and after implantation. The invaluable information for the estimation of cochlear implantation effectiveness can be obtained by registration of cortical auditory evoked potentials to acoustic and electrical stimulation which is based on the analysis of the P1-N1-P2 complex.