bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parâmetros de raiz e atributos físicos do solo com cultivo de forrageiras dos gêneros panicum e urochloa
Authors: Policarpo Victor Hugo Custodio , Costa Rones Dias da , Nascimento Hemython Luis Bandeira , Tavares Rose Luiza Moraes , Ferreira Camila Jorge Barnabé , Boldrin Paulo Fernandes
Published: August 2023

As gramíneas do gênero Panicum e Urochloa são importantes espécies vegetais que melhoram a qualidade física do solo, devido seu sistema radicular agressivo e rápido estabelecimento. Baseado nisso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de diferentes espécies de forrageiras do gênero Panicum e Urochloa na qualidade física do solo por dois anos agrícolas. Para isso, foram plantadas 11 cultivares de forrageiras, organizadas em delineamento experimental com blocos ao acaso, contendo 3 blocos e 33 parcelas experimentais, com dimensão de 4 x 4 m cada parcela. O experimento foi implantado em 23 de novembro de 2019 e o período experimental foi de 20 de fevereiro de 2020 a 12 de maio de 2021. A semeadura foi de forma manual a lanço, para garantir o rápido estabelecimento e ideal estande de plantas. Em 2020 foram avaliados atributo de raíz (densidade de touceira) e de física do solo (umidade, resistência à penetração, micro e macroporosidade e densidade do solo). Em 2021, foram repetidas as mesmas avaliações, acrescidas de massa seca de raíz, agregados (diâmetro médio monderado - DMP e geométrico - DMG, porcentagem de agregados > 2 mm -AGRI e agregados > 1 mm.), matéria orgânica e diagnóstico rápido da estrutura do solo. Foi utilizada análise de componentes principais para interpretação dos dados. As espécies capim zuri e sabiá foram as que mais explicaram as variações da densidade de touceira e umidade do solo. Muitas variáveis foram mais expressivas no ambiente com capim zuri, indicando o potencial da espécie mediante as demais.
Effect of adjuvants, fungicides and insecticides on the growth of Trichoderma koningiopsis Th003
Authors: Zapata-Narváez Yimmy Alexander , Botina-Azain Blanca Lucia
Published: August 2023

The effect of 44 agrochemicals (fungicides, insecticides and adjuvants) on the mycelial growth and germination conidia of Trichoderma koningiopsis Th003 was determined by seeding of 5 mm discs of fungal mycelium in Sabouraud agar supplemented with each agrochemical and seeding of conidia suspended in solutions of agrochemicals in water agar. For the adjuvants, their effect on the phyllospheric establishment of T. koningiopsis Th003 was determined by following their population in cape gooseberry leaflets inoculated with the fungus suspended in them. Eight fungicides did not inhibit the fungus mycelial growth or the conidia germination. Fenhexamid - Tebuconazole, Flutriafol and Kasugamicina inhibited it between 34 and 48% without affecting germination, Thiram - Pyrimethanil, Prochloraz, Tiabendazol, Spiroxamina and Triadimenol - Tebuconazole inhibited the growth and Thiram - Pyrimethanil and Dodine did not allow conidia germination. Insecticides and adjuvants presented an inhibition of up to 70% but did not affect the conidia germination. No negative effects of the adjuvants on the phyllosphere establishment of T. koningiopsis Th003 were observed, recovering from the treatments approximately 1x103 CFU g-1.
Assistência Social e Desenvolvimento Social: regressão de direitos socioassistenciais?
Authors: Sposati Aldaiza , Araújo Edgilson Tavares , Boullosa Rosana Freitas
Published: August 2023

The Social Development as a broader field than Social Assistance policy, in this case reduced to the condition of guardianship action, has been an issue that is persistently present in the neoliberal orientation. The issue was present in debates during the transition process of the new Government Luís Inácio Lula da Silva (2023-2025), which sought to build a model of concertation aimed at democratic restoration. Governments from 2016-2022 removed the status of the State as guarantor of social rights. They illusorily presented the logic of offering emancipation and citizenship through insertion into work, in a context of high unemployment and an increase in social disprotections. Social protection policies were rejected, deprived of resources, social participation, and inter-federal coordination. It is the duty of the Social State and the Fiscal State to rescue and strengthen the Unified Social Assistance System and guarantee constitutional rights. This text aims to stress the understanding of the elements that distinguish the direction of social development from social assistance policy, understanding that they are neither synonyms nor antonyms. Historical and analytical arguments are brought about such understanding, situating current and future challenges for SUAS.
GLOBAL RISKS IN BUSINESS OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: ECONOMIC CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURS
Authors:   Addiko Bank AD Belgrade, Marinović Matović Ivana
Published: August 2023

Accepting and approaching to global business as an economic development model implies growing variety of business risks. Competition in the global market is increasing, and demands for entrepreneurs to further adapt, and transform their business digitally, are high. Managing the global business environment risks is becoming imperative for organizations that are operating in the global market. Further development of global business, as well as the challenges facing global organizations, will be explored in this paper through the analysis of recent works in the field of geoeconomics and global business. The subject of the paper is to describe the current state and development of global business environment, dominated by the need and ability to jointly create products of global economy by inclusion of world resources. The aim of the paper is to investigate, through the available scientific research, the current conditions for creating global products using common global resources, and to analyse the environmental risks of new global business model in the first quarter of 21st century. The paper examines the challenges that entrepreneurs face in the global business environment, and focuses on the specific business risks typical for entrepreneurs. The conclusion of the paper will provide further guidance to empirically determine the development of global products in the Republic of Serbia by offering its specific resources, thereby making the entrepreneurship in the Republic of Serbia more actively involved in new global business model. Keywords: business environment, global business, geoeconomics, risk management, entrepreneurship
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND NATO - CURRENT STATE OF PLAY
Authors:   President of the Center for Lobbing, Banja Luka, Đerić Zoran , Pavlović Gojko ,   Director of Think Tank Banja Luka
Published: August 2023

This paper aims to analyze the current state of play in the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO. The first part of the paper deals with the analysis of constitutional and strategic documents, as well as legal regulations related to political, economic, defense, and security aspects in the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO. The second part of the paper presents a comparative analysis of the results of the research conducted in 2018 and 2019 on “Military neutrality or NATO”. The sample consists of 700 adult citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, residents of the cities of Banja Luka, Mostar and Sarajevo, and the research was conducted by the technique of direct contact with the respondents, while a specially created questionnaire was used as a research instrument. The authors intend to contribute to a better understanding of the activities carried out related to the current cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO, as well as to emphasize the need for full respect for the constitutional and legal solutions concerning the discussion of relevant future strategic commitments of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina, NATO, the current state of play
Application of Low-Carbon Measures in Logistics Service Providers in Vietnam: A Comparative Study between Domestic and Foreign Invested Companies
Authors: Pham Van Kiem , Tran Thi Thu Huong , Trang Pham Thu , Nguyen Khac Huy , Thao Vu Phuong
Published: August 2023

Logistics industry has been found to be among the key sources of carbon emission. In Vietnam logistics industry, there is a considerable difference between the number of foreign and Vietnamese firms as well as the proportion of markets that they are taking. This study is to research the low-carbon emission measures conducted by domestic and foreign invested logistics service providers (LSPs) and compare the results of the two groups. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are applied. Literatures in relevant fields are reviewed and expert opinions are taken for structuring a questionnaire which was later distributed to 279 LSPs, with 166 returned and 159 being valid for data calculation. The results imply that there are differences in extension of applications of low-carbon practices between foreign and domestic firms. Except for transport mode switch and energy-saving lighting, the other practices witness that adoption levels of foreign LSPs are higher than their counterparts, which is possibly thanks to their global operation, more comfortable capital resources and awareness level of green initiative necessity. In conclusion, a comparison between the application conducted by foreign-invested firms and domestic ones, which has not been investigated before, was made.
Toxic Effects of Penetrating Cations
Authors: Sokolov Svyatoslav , Zyrina Anna , Akimov Sergey , Knorre Dmitry , Severin Fedor
Published: August 2023

As mitochondria are negatively charged organelles, penetrating cations are used as a part of the chimeric molecules to deliver the specific compounds into mitochondria. However, unmodified penetrating cations affect different aspects of cellular physiology as well. In this review we have attempted to summarize the data about side effects of the commonly used natural (e.gberberine) and artificial (e.g. tetraphenylphosphonium, rhodamine, methylene blue) penetrating cations on cellular physiology. For instance, it was shown that such types of molecules can (1) facilitate proton transport across membranes; (2) react with redox groups of respiratory chain; (3) induce DNA damage; (4) interfere with pleiotropic drug resistance; (5) disturb membrane integrity (6) inhibit the enzymes. Also, the products of the biodegradation of penetrating cations can be toxic. As penetrating cations accumulate in mitochondria, their toxicity is mostly due to the mitochondrial damage. Mitochondria of certain types of cancer cells appear to be especially sensitive to penetrating cations. Here we discuss the molecular mechanisms of the toxic effects and the anti-cancer activity of the penetrating cations.
Buddy System Based Alpha Numeric Weight Based Clustering Algorithm with User Threshold
Authors: PRASAD M , Thota Srikanth
Published: August 2023

Data is present in the data sources like Files and Data bases, Retrieval of information from that data sources is one of the important issue nowadays. So for retrieval information from the data sources clustering is used. In the present market different types of clustering algorithms were available. But opting of the clustering is based on user requirements. This paper focuses on the study of hierarchical clustering approach on different conditions or measures or with customer choices like clustering process number of clusters generated at each level, number of levels, attributes range for performing the clustering on the given data set. In brief overview we discuss the hierarchical approach for clustering algorithm with the user opting choices.
The energy and Environmental Evaluation of Maize, Hemp and Faba Bean Multi-Crops
Authors: Romaneckas Kęstutis , Švereikaitė Austėja , Kimbirauskienė Rasa , Sinkevičienė Aušra , Balandaitė Jovita
Published: August 2023

Agriculture uses a lot of fuel, fertilizers, pesticides and other substances, while emitting large amounts of GHGs. It is important to optimize these inputs and outputs. One such way is increas-ing crop biodiversity. For this reason, single crops and mixtures of maize, hemp and faba bean as binary and ternary crops were investigated at the Experimental Station of Vytautas Magnus Uni-versity, Lithuania.
Results showed that consumption of diesel fuel was by the 31-46% higher than in single and 22-35% higher than in binary cultivations was found in a ternary crop. This influenced on the highest energy input or near twice higher than in maize and hemp single crops and maize+hemp binary crop, but similar with binary crops with faba bean. Despite this, the productivity of the trinary crop and, at the same time, the energy output were 2-5 times higher than in other treat-ments. This compensated for higher energy inputs and the energy efficiency ratio. In ternary crop, energy productivity was from 1.1 to 2.8 times higher and net energy was by 1.9-5.3 times higher than in other tested cultivations. The highest total GHG emissions were obtained in binary maize+hemp and maize+faba bean cultivations (1729.84 and 2067.33 CO2eq ha-1). Ternary cultiva-tion with the highest energy inputs initiated average GHG emission - 1541.90 kg ha-1 CO2eq.
For higher efficiency, ternary crop could be sown and harvested in one machine pass. Faba beans should be included in the ter-nary crops, as their biomass takes a significant part of the total biomass produced. We recommend to review the inter-cropped faba bean seeding rates as faba bean seeds have a high energy input equivalent.
Accuracy of Four Intra-oral Scanners in Subgingival Vertical Preparation: An In Vitro 3-Dimensional Comparative Analysis
Authors: Casucci Alessio , Verniani Giulia , Habib Ralph , Ricci Niccolò Maria , Carboncini Clelia , Ferrari Marco
Published: August 2023

One of the most critical aspects in introral impression is the detection of the finish line, in particular in case of subgingival preparations. The aim of these in vitro study was to evaluate the accuracy among four different IntraOral Scanners (IOSs) in scanning a subgingival vertical margins preparation (VP). A reference maxillary typodont (MT) was fabricated with a VP for full crown on #16 and #21. The MT was scanned with a laboratory scanner (Aadva lab scanner, GC, Tokyo, Japan) to obtain a digital MT (dMT) in .stl format file. A group of 40 digital casts (dIOC) were obtained by scanning the MT 10 times with four different IOSs (Trios 3, 3Shape A/S), ( I700, Medit), (Vivascan, Ivoclar), (Experimental IOS, GC). All the obtained dIOCs were imported into an inspection software program (Geomagic Control X; 3D SYSTEMS) to be superimposed to the dMT, to calculate trueness. Therefore, in order to calculate precision all the scans of the same scanner group were superimposed onto the cast that obtained the best result of trueness. Results were collected as root mean square value (RMS) on #16 and #21 abutment surfaces and on a marginal area positioned 1 mm above and below the gingival margin. A nonparametric analysis Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to compare the RMS values obtained in the different iOS groups for trueness and precision. Statistically significance was set at 0.05. The trueness on #16 abutment, did not statistically differ in between the IOS, while on #21 abutment, Vivascan (56.0 ±12.1) and Experimental IOS, GC (59.2±2.7) performed statistically better than the others. Regarding precision Experimental IOS, GC and Trios 3 were significantly better than I700 and Vivascan both in the #16 (10.7±2,1; 15.8 ± 2,7) and in the #21 area (16.9±13.8 ; 18.0±2.7). At marginal level for both #16 and #21 all the IOS reported reduced accuracy compared to clinical acceptance.
Effect of Assisted Physical Exercise over Inflammatory Markers and Lactate in Schizophrenia—A Controlled Trial
Authors: Cristiano Viviane Batista , Szortyka Michele Fonseca , Belmonte-de-Abreu Paulo Silva
Published: August 2023

Background: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder associated with inflammatory and oxidative stress markers such as lactate; in addition, the rate of physical inactivity in this population is very high, which leads to physical and metabolic alterations.
Aims: This study measured the effect of assisted physical exercise over lactate levels in schizophrenia.
Methods: Stable outpatients with schizophrenia and a group of Healthy controls received two different programs of Physical exercise (Aerobic and Functional) in a clinical trial.
Results: Patients had higher lactate compared to healthy controls before and after intervention, and had higher rate of lactate increase after activity. The finding of increased lactate in schizophrenia detected before and after physical exercise deserve further attention in biomarker studies and in the development of physical rehabilitation in schizophrenia, suggesting different profile of oxidative metabolism after physical exercise. Basal increased lactate may reflect mitochondrial dysfunction or metabolic dysregulation, and the higher rate of increase may reflect a different metabolic and oxidative process.
Conclusion: The finding is in line with recent studies as surrogate of mitochondrial dysfunction in schizophrenia and points to the need of additional studies on mitochondrial activity in schizophrenia, and to additional care in the design of physical interventions in schizophrenia.
Patient Specific Instrumentation with Laser Guide Navigated THA: Clinical and CT Evaluation of the First 100 Cases
Authors: Previ Leonardo , Viglietta Edoardo , Giuliani Veronica , Corsetti Federico , Redler Andrea , Speranza Attilio , De Carli Angelo , Iorio Raffaele
Published: August 2023

Obtaining a proper position for THA’s components is a crucial aspect for the implant perfor-mance and consequently patient outcomes. Patient specific kinematic seems to be a key factor to reach the optimal implant positioning. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy and safety of a computed dynamic analysis system which through patient specific guides tries to improve implant positioning and functional orientation according to patient’s spinopelvic mobility and anatomy.A total of 100 consecutive patients were prospectively enrolled. All patients received an OPS dynamic hip preoperative planning. A TC scan protocol follow up analysis has done at 6 month after surgery.The mean deviation from the planned acetabular inclination and anteversion was 4.3° e 3.8° respectively. The 98% of cases was within +/- 10° of Lewinnek safe zone both for inclination and anterversion. The height of osteotomy deviated on the average of 1.6mm. The 100% cases were included within 4mm of osteotomy. Patient specific and laser guided instru-mentation is safe and accurately reproduce the dynamic planning in terms of components orien-tation, osteotomy level, leg length and offset.
Superior Rectal Artery Preservation in Laparoscopic-Assisted Subtotal Colectomy and Ileorectal Anastomosis for Slow-Transit Constipation
Authors: Pu Ta-Wei , Liu Yu-Hong , Kang Jung-Cheng , Hu Je-Ming , Chen Chao-Yang
Published: August 2023

Our previous retrospective observational study demonstrated the safety of laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis and preservation of the superior rectal artery (SRA), without instances of leakage, in patients with slow-transit constipation (STC). Thus, we extended the enrollment period and enlarged the sample size to detect the differences in the post-operative complications, and surgical and functional outcomes between patients who underwent laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with and without SRA preservation. We conducted a retrospective single-center analysis of patients with STC who underwent laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy between 2016 and 2020. The diagnosis of STC was based on the colonic transit and anal functional tests, and barium enema to exclude secondary causes. Patients were divided into group A that underwent surgery with SRA preservation, and group B that underwent ligation of the SRA during surgery. Outcome assessments for both groups included the incidence of anastomotic breakdown, intraoperative complications, length of hospital stay, estimated blood loss, time to first flatus, and complications. Propensity-score matching allocated 34 patients to groups A and B each. Postoperative bowel function, including time to first flatus, stool, and oral intake, recovered better in group A than that in group B. Anastomotic leakage, a significant postoperative complication, was less frequent in patients with SRA preservation. Preservation of the SRA in patients undergoing laparoscopically assisted subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis for STC is associated with favorable postoperative bowel function recovery and lower anastomotic leakage rates.
Effects of a Therapeutic Exercise Protocol for the Prevention of Vertebral Pain in Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Back Pain in Primary Health Care: A Single-Group Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Cuenca-Zaldívar Juan Nicolás , Fernández-Carnero Josué , Sánchez Romero Eleuterio A. , Alvarez-Gonzalo Verónica , Conde-Rodríguez Rocío , Rodriguez-Sanz David , Calvo-Lobo Cesar
Published: August 2023

Background: Spinal pain is highly prevalent and in Spain it produces a very high economic cost and the scientific evidence supporting treatments shows low to moderate evidence for exercise. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a therapeutic group exercise protocol in reducing pain intensity and disability in patients with spinal pain in primary health care setting. Methods: A total sample of 149 patients who suffered from chronic non-specific spinal pain. Patients received a therapeutic exercise protocol, including exercises of auto-mobilization of the neck and lumbar regions, as well as core stabilization exercises. Pain intensity and disability were evaluated before and after the therapeutic exercise protocol. Results: Statistically significant differences (P<0.05) were shown for pain intensity and disability of patients with neck and low back pain with an effect size from moderate to large. Conclusions: A therapeutic exercise protocol may provide beneficial effects on disability and pain intensity in patients with chronic non-specific spinal pain, including neck and low back pain conditions. Clinicians should consider the use of self-administered exercise protocols, demonstrate great effectiveness, and be less costly.
Evaluation of the Viral Diversity of Artemia Cysts from Saline Lakes of Kazakhstan through Viral Metagenomics Analysis
Authors: Kumar Marat , Karamendin Kobey , Mazhibaeva Zhanara , Kassymbekov Yermukhammet , Sabyrzhan Temirlan , Isbekov Kuanysh , Assylbekova Saule , Kydyrmanov Aidyn
Published: August 2023

Artemia (brine shrimp), holds significant value as a live feed for larval fish and crustaceans, owing to their distinctive dietary requirements. However, it is vital to acknowledge that Artemia also carries potential risk as a vector of infection. We conducted a metagenomic analysis to explore the virome present in Artemia cysts collected from inland salt lakes across four distinct regions in Kazakhstan. The study identified the presence of dsDNA phages and RNA virus sequences, with a predominant representation from the Reoviridae, Nodaviridae, Dicistroviridae, Picornaviridae, Astroviridae, Tombusviridae, and Solemoviridae families. In general, this study has significantly enhanced our understanding of the virome of Artemia cysts in the saline lakes of Kazakhstan. It has also furnished crucial insights for the identification, surveillance, and management of viral infections that impact brine shrimp and fish species populations.
The Use of Bits in Equestrian Sports and Its Implications for Equine Welfare
Authors: Schacht Julia , May Anna , Gehlen Heidrun
Published: August 2023

This study was conducted to investigate bit use in equestrian sports, focusing on welfare and performance as bit use has been subject of debate. The multi-faceted study combines a literature review, survey, and video analyses. Research on physiological and behavioral effects of bit use, discussing concerns and benefits, was evaluated. The survey involved 250 equestrians, gathering data on experiences, opinions, and practices regarding bit usage. Results demonstrate that different bits are used during competitions and that riders prioritize factors like horse satisfaction, consistent connection, and chewing behavior when riding at home, while show use focusses on factors like control.
Video analyses showed high conformity between veterinary expert and show jumper, indicating reliability and validity. Pelham and loose ring bits were most used, while 3-ring and full cheek bits were associated with the most aversive movements, particularly opening of the mouth. Other defense movements included putting ears back, tail swishing, and head tilting. The study highlighted the need for understanding bit preferences in various settings and cautioned against generalizing bit usage based solely on show observations. It also emphasized the potential for developing new designs that prioritize horse comfort and responsiveness, to enhance communication and partnership between horses and riders.
A Survey of Sequential Pattern Based E-Commerce Recommendation Systems
Authors: Ezeife Christie I. , Karlapalepu Hemni Sri-Rajeswari
Published: August 2023

E-commerce recommendation systems usually deal with massive customer sequential databases, such as historical purchase or click stream sequences. Recommendation systems’ accuracy can be improved if complex sequential patterns of user purchase behavior are learned by integrating sequential patterns of customer clicks and/or purchases into the user-item rating matrix input of collaborative filtering.
This reviews focuses on algorithmic techniques of existing E-commerce recommendation systems that are sequential pattern based such as ChoRec05, ChenRec09, HuangRec09, LiuRec09, ChoiRec12, Hybrid Model RecSys16, Product RecSys16, SainiRec17, HPCRec18 and HSPCRec19. It provides a comprehensive and comparative performance analysis of these systems, exposing their methodologies, achievements, limitations, and potentials for solving more important problems in this domain. The review showed that integrating sequential pattern mining of historical purchase and/or click sequences into user-item matrix for collaborative filtering (i) improved recommendation accuracy (ii) reduced user-item rating data sparsity (iii) increased novelty rate of recommendations and (iv) improved scalability of the recommendation system.
NPAS2, A Circadian Hemeprotein and Gas-Responsive Transcription Factor
Authors: Murgo Emanuele , Colangelo Tommaso , Bellet Maria Marina , Malatesta Francesco , Mazzoccoli Gianluigi
Published: August 2023

Neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (NPAS2) is a hemeprotein comprising a basic helix-loop-helix domain (bHLH) and two heme-binding sites, the PAS-A and PAS-B domains. This protein acts as a pyridine nucleotide-dependent and gas-responsive CO-dependent transcription factor and is encoded by a gene whose expression fluctuates with circadian rhythmicity. NPAS2 can heterodimerize with ARNTL in the activating limb of the transcriptional/translational feedback loop operating the circadian clock circuitry. NPAS2 can functionally substitute for the core transcription factor and histone/protein acetylase CLOCK in the molecular clockwork endowing central oscillators in the suprachiasmatic nuclei of hypothalamus as well as in peripheral oscillators in the cell of other body tissues, such as the liver and kidney.
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Hard Palate in a 75-Year-Old Female Patient
Authors: Sharrouf Wissam , Aoun Georges
Published: August 2023

This paper presents the case of a 75-year-old female with an extensive lesion located in the hard palate. Intraoral examination revealed an exophytic white lesion that extended from the entire left maxillary alveolar ridge to the palate beyond the midline. A thorough clinical, radiological, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of oral verrucous carcinoma.
Development of fuzzy classifier for technical condition ranking of power transformer
Authors: Bardyk E. I. , Bolotnyi N. P.
Published: August 2023

The work aim is to develop a fuzzy classifier for technical condition ranking of power transformer under condition of vagueness and ambiguity diagnostic information. Methodology. The fuzzy classifier developing for technical condition ranking of power transformer was based on approach of using fuzzy set theory and optimization methods. The proposed approach for power transformer rank assessment by using a classifier was developed on the basis of Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy inference system. The input indicators choice is justified and their efficiency for classifier is evaluated by expert evaluation method. This makes it possible to formalize expert assessments regarding the development of power transformer defects. Results. The formalization of technical condition assessment of power transformer in knowledge base form, which implemented in expert system prototype for technical condition assessment, was carried out. The complex technical condition assessment for each functional unit of power transformer was determined based on expert evaluations with using the test and measurement parameters results. Originality. The considered approach to formalization of uncertainty regarding technical condition of power transformer allows building a deterministic decision-making scheme for further maintenance strategy, in which the ranking and decommissioning procedures for specific objects are implemented on the basis of objective criteria. Practical value. The proposed fuzzy classifier allows determination with a high probability degree of technical condition assessment of power transformer based on the test and measurement parameters results. Thus, an applied aspect of using the obtained scientific result is the possibility to objectively rank of power transformers park based on the identified possible defects and their development degree. This constitutes the prerequisites for determining the failure probability evaluation of power transformer at nearest observation period and emergency risk assessment in integrated electric power systems under power transformer failures.
Development of a boost-inverter converter under electromagnetic compatibility stress equipping a photovoltaic generator
Authors: Bechekir S. , Zeghoudi A. , Ould-Abdeslam D. , Brahami M. , Slimani H. , Bendaoud A.
Published: August 2023

Introduction. Static converters are among the most widely used equipment in several applications, for example, electric power transmission, motor speed variation, photovoltaic panels, which constitute the electronic components. The design of a power electronics device is done without any real means of predicting electromagnetic disturbances during the product development phase. This case-by-case development process is repeated until a solution is found that best respects all the electromagnetic compatibility constraints. The purpose is the development of a boost-inverter converter under electromagnetic compatibility constraints. The improvements made to the inverter are mainly in the control, the choice of power switches and the electromagnetic compatibility solutions brought to the device. The quality of the wave is improved by acting on the type of control and the choice of switches. Methods. In the first time, we have highlighted a comparison between two most frequently used power components (MOSFET and IGBT) in the inverter and the boost by simulation using ISIS and LT-spice softwares. The sinusoidal voltage with modulation circuit is greatly simplified by the use of the PIC16F876A microcontroller. In a second step, we validate the obtained results with experimental measurements. We start with the boost, then the inverter. In addition, the circuits made are housed in boxes to avoid accidental contact for people. The equipment is designed to isolate the load from the power supply in case of: over voltages, under voltages, high and low battery level and short circuits. Results. All the simulations were performed using the ISIS and LT-spice softwares. The obtained results are validated by experimental measurements performed in the ICEPS Laboratory at the University of Sidi Bel-Abbes in Algeria. The realization of a single-phase inverter with a pulse width modulation control, associated with a boost chopper and the waveforms of the current and voltage across each static converter its opening are presented. The sources of disturbances in power devices are at the origin of the temporal and frequency characteristics of the signals coming from the hot spots of the power switches and the resonances created during the switching of these elements.
PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL DI SEKOLAH DASAR : EKSPLORASI BATIK NUSANTARA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL
Authors: Oki Kurniawan  , Rossi Iskandar
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to explore the local batik Nusantara area at the level of primary school education as the initial foundation of multicultural attitude planting through formal education integrated into learning activities. Indonesia is a multicultural country with a variety of tribes, cultures, customs, languages, and religions. With such diversity, we must tie with a sense of nationalism over the ownership of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Facing these multicultural realities, of course, the educational process must be able to optimize integrating force in the midst of the current life of globalization. However, educators and education in Indonesia, related to multicultural matters are considered as culturally sensitive. One of the efforts that can be made to improve the understanding of multiculturalism is to develop a medium that can be used as an integrating force in the life of the Indonesian nation. The most possible medium for this is batik. Batik was chosen as a media integrating force because bati has many symbols that are closely related to the local wisdom, nature, and history typical of every region in the archipelago
PENGGUNAAN BUKU PANDUAN PERTOLONGAN PERTAMA RAMAH ANAK TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENANGANI LUKA DALAM RANGKA MEWUJUDKAN SEKOLAH SEHAT
Authors: Putra Adi , Hasanah Uswatun , Yuliati Siti Rohmi , Januar Ahmad
Published: August 2023

First Aid in Accidents is an effort to help and temporary care for accident victims before getting more perfect help from a doctor or paramedic. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the use of child-friendly first aid manuals on students' skills in dealing with injuries in realizing healthy schools. The book's effectiveness will determine the success of using the first aid book in creating a healthy school. The higher the level of effectiveness, the more functionality and usefulness the module. From the results of the study, it was found that the student's skills improved after using this first-aid manual. Thus, this child-friendly first aid book is very suitable as a supporting book for sports education teachers in order to realize healthy schools. This study's results can motivate teachers always to practice student skills in first aid so students can help those around them.
Organoleptic Characteristics of Jerky Analog Made from Young Jackfruit and Tempeh
Authors: Dian P. Prabowo. Ivy , Mahmudi Mahmudi , Taufiq Achmad
Published: August 2023

Jerky is a meat-based food that is processed by drying to get a longer shelf life. Usually jerky is made from beef. The price of beef which continues to increase every year causes the price of jerky production to also increase. Therefore, it is necessary to make efforts to use foodstuffs that have low prices but are still preferred from an organoleptic point of view. The purpose of this study was to determine the appropriate formulation of the use of young jackfruit and soy tempeh raw materials for the production of jerky analogues which have the most favorable organoleptic properties (taste, texture, aroma, and appearance). The research method was a completely randomized design with four formulas, namely 100% young jackfruit, 80% young jackfruit, 20% tempeh; 60% young jackfruit, 40% tempe; 40% young jackfruit and 60% tempeh. Organoleptic test with an assessment of 1-7 (very very dislike - very very like). The data in this study were analyzed descriptively quantitatively using a t-test analysis with a significance level of 0.05. Proportions of young jackfruit and tempe affect the organoleptic assessment of taste and texture. The best analog jerky formula based on consumer acceptance assessment criteria based on organoleptic is analog jerky using 100% young jackfruit with a taste value of 5.65 (likes-really likes), aroma 5.83 (likes-really likes), texture 5.41 (like - really like), and appearance 5.81 (like - really like).
A detailed procedure to maximize IgM-induced Leishmania major mating in vitro
Authors: Serafim Tiago D. , Valenzuela Jesus G.
Published: August 2023

The steps presented here were developed to maximize the production of Leishmania hybrids in vitro. Our protocol was developed by mimicking as closely as possible the environment inside the gut of the sand fly where we successfully and consistently produced hybrids in vivo. It is important to note that producing hybrids in vitro is less optimal than producing them in vivo. Following this step-by-step protocol faithfully and carefully will significantly improve the success of producing hybrids in vitro.
δ-granular reduction in formal fuzzy contexts: Boolean reasoning, graph represent and their algorithms
Authors: Gong Zengtai , Zhang Jing
Published: August 2023

The fuzzy concept lattice is one of the effective tools for data mining, and granular reduction is one of its significant research contents. However, little research has been done on granular reduction at different granularities in formal fuzzy contexts (FFCs). Furthermore, the complexity of the composition of the fuzzy concept lattice limits the interest in its research. Therefore, how to simplify the concept lattice structure and how to construct granular reduction methods with granularity have become urgent issues that need to be investigated. To this end, firstly, the concept of an object granule with granularity is defined. Secondly, two reduction algorithms, one based on Boolean reasoning and the other on a graph-theoretic heuristic, are formulated while keeping the structure of this object granule unchanged. Further, to simplify the structure of the fuzzy concept lattice, a partial order relation with parameters is proposed. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of our proposed reduction approaches are verified by data experiments.
Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow Problem Using Nelder–Mead based Prairie Dog Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Dora Bimal Kumar , Bhat Sunil , Halder Sudip , Srivast Ishan
Published: August 2023

The Prairie Dog Optimization Algorithm (PDOA) is a novel metaheuristic algorithm that takes its inspiration from foraging behavior, burrow building activities and communication alarm of Prairie Dog. PDOA has gained extensive popularity among the research community and is now utilized to tackle a variety of optimization challenges. However, the algorithm does not have a healthy equilibrium condition between its exploration and exploitation process. To overcome this problem a novel hybrid algorithm namely Nelder–Mead based Prairie Dog Optimization Algorithm (NMPDOA) is proposed with the help of Nelder–Mead algorithm (NMA). In this paper, NMPDOA is used for solving the multi-objective Optimal Power Flow (MO-OPF) problems. In order to prove the applicability of the suggested technique, it has been applied to 20 different benchmark functions. The suggested technique is tested in the IEEE 30 and IEEE118 bus standard test system and applied in Indian 62 bus system. To determine the effectiveness of the algorithm, the results of PDOA and NMPDOA are compared with other previously published results discussed in the literature. In addition, PDOA and NMPDOA are also applied in two MO-OPF problems. The statistical analysis and t-Test analysis confirm the effectiveness and consistency of NMPDOA for solving real world highly nonlinear and mixed integer optimization problems.
Can the reinforcement sensitivity theory help us understand creative mindsets?
Authors: Karakelle Sema , Saraç Seda
Published: August 2023

The creative mindset conceptualization implies that individuals have beliefs about whether creativity is a malleable or a fixed attribute. Studies on creative mindsets have shown that individuals can possess both growth and fixed mindsets rather than just one. People tend to exhibit distinct profiles, with high levels in one mindset and low levels in the other, as well as profiles with high or low levels in both dimensions. This study aimed to investigate whether variability, adaptability, and coexistence in creative mindsets could be explained within the framework of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory. A total of 559 (405 self-identified females and 154 self-identified males) university students aged 18 to 48 (M=21.69, SD=3.32) participated in the study. The findings revealed that behavior activation system sensitivity and the growth mindset might be related. However, no connection between the fixed mindset and the behavioral activation or behavior inhibition system sensitivity could be found. Furthermore, those who simultaneously hold high fixed and growth mindsets exhibited the highest behavior activation sensitivity. It can be concluded that the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory can provide a perspective describing how a growth mindset develops.
Association of Subjective Sleep Pattern with Self-reported Diabetes in China
Authors: Yan Lijing , Sun Huanhuan , Chen Yuling , Yu Xiaohui , Zhang Jingru , Li Peijie
Published: August 2023

There is limited research investigating the relationship between self-reported diabetes mellitus and subjective sleep patterns. Our study aims to explore this association by analyzing trends in a cohort study conducted in China using data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey longitudinal research (CHNS). We used multilevel logistic regression models to analyze the relationship. Our findings indicate that the prevalence of self- reported diabetes in China increased from 1.10% in 2004 to 3.36% in 2015, with an increase in the prevalence of short-term sleep from 7.03–10.24%. The prevalence of self-reported diabetes increased with increasing BMI levels (Normal and below: 0.67–2.16%, Overweight: 1.58–4.35%, Obesity: 2.68–6.57%, p < 0.01). The short-term sleep subgroup had the highest prevalence (2.14–5.64%). Additionally, we found significant associations between age, education level, ethnicity, coffee, smoking, drinking and the self-reported diabetes. Interestingly, the risk ratios for self-reported diabetes differed between sleep durations. With 6-8hours as the reference group, the risk ratios for self-reported diabetes in the short-term, and long-term sleep subgroups were 1.80 (95% CI: 1.23–2.63), and 1.41 (95%CI: 1.01–1.96), respectively. Raising awareness about the impact of irregular sleep duration on diabetes risk is essential, and these initiatives may serve as effective policies for diabetes control.
Numerical Simulation of Debris Flow Disaster in Yunnan Mountainous Areas Guided by Discrete Element Tracing Method
Authors: He Feng , Li Li , Liu Hongjiang
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to accurately predict and evaluate the occurrence, development, and impact of debris flow disasters, and to further improve the accuracy of debris flow disaster prediction by comparing the simulation results of high-performance algorithms with the measured data and other numerical simulation methods. Discrete Element Tracking Method (DETM) is adopted as a numerical simulation method. Debris flow is regarded as a non-Newtonian fluid composed of many discrete particles, and the motion state and deformation characteristics of debris flow are calculated by tracking the position, velocity, and force of each particle. This study takes a typical debris flow channel in Yunnan Province as an example. Firstly, a three-dimensional (3D) terrain model is established, including the length, width, slope, and curvature of the channel. Secondly, according to the physical characteristics of debris flow, the initial conditions of debris flow are set. Finally, the movement process of debris flow is simulated by DETM, and the position, speed, and force of each particle in the process of debris flow movement are tracked. The numerical simulation results are compared with those of the Finite Element Difference Method (FEDM), and the simulation results are checked with the data in the national debris flow database. It is found that the coincidence degree of debris flow deposition range guided by DETM and debris flow database is 0.89 (FEDM is 0.76). The root mean square error (RMSE) of debris flow deposition thickness and debris flow database is 0.04 (FEDM is 0.23). The relative error of debris flow deposition volume and debris flow database is 0.06 (FEDM is 0.15). The relative error of debris flow movement time and debris flow database is 0.03 (FEDM is 0.19). These results show that DETM can well predict the actual situation of debris flow disasters in mountainous areas of Yunnan. This study not only provides a new tool and basis for the prediction and prevention of debris flow disasters, but also provides a new idea and method for the application of DETM in simulating other non-Newtonian fluids.
Evaluation of Pelvic Sacral Angle as an indicator for spinopelvic balance: A radiographic review of 56 individuals in standing and supine positions
Authors: Qi Hao , zhang Di , xue rui , tian xiangnan , hou zhiyong , chen wei , meng xianzhong , zu feiyu
Published: August 2023

Background
Over the past decade, the sagittal balance of the spine has garnered significant attention from surgeons. The compensatory mechanism of the pelvis plays a crucial role in maintaining the sagittal balance of the whole body. Several methods have been reported for reconstructing spinal sagittal balance based on pelvic parameters. However, controversy persists over restoring appropriate lumbar lordosis in spinal surgery. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of PSA and APPA in assessing pelvic position and their correlation with spinopelvic parameters.
Methods
All patients underwent EOS and CT scans in both standing and supine positions to evaluate alterations in spinal sagittal balance parameters between the two postures. Measurements were taken for lumbar lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, sacral slope, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, pelvic sacral angle, and anterior pelvis plane angle. Changes and correlations in sagittal balance parameters in the spinal-pelvic region between the two postures were compared and analyzed.
Results
Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups for pelvic tilt (PT) (p < 0.05). The supine position showed a significantly higher mean value for pelvic sacral angle (PSA) (p = 0.005) compared to the standing position. Similarly, the supine position exhibited a significantly lower mean value for anterior pelvis plane angle (APPA) (p = 0.001) compared to the standing position. Strong correlations were observed between PSA and other spinopelvic parameters, particularly PT, pelvic inclination (PI), sacral slope (SS), thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), and APPA in both the supine and standing groups. Additionally, a strong correlation was found between APPA and pelvic parameters, especially PI.
Conclusion
The PSA and spinopelvic parameters showed a significant correlation. Our findings suggest that the PSA and APPA can be valuable parameters for assessing spinopelvic balance, particularly in cases involving pelvic rotation. Additionally, the spinal and pelvic parameters obtained in the supine position may offer greater reliability.