bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Representasi Ieseido pada Manga Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Karya KÅsaka Rito dan Agitogi Akumi
Authors: Noor Intan Kemala Agusnie  , Puspa Mirani Kadir  , Budi Rukhyana
Published: September 2024

å®¶åˆ¶åº¦/ Ieseido adalah sistem kekeluargaan Jepang yang muncul dan tumbuh pada zaman Edo dan berakhir pada zaman Showa. Ieseido berlangsung dari zaman Edo hingga zaman Showa, sehingga sering direpresentasikan pada manga, salah satunya terdapat pada manga dengan latar zaman Meiji hingga Showa yang berjudul Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon karya KÅsaka Rito dan Agitogi Akumi. Karya ini dipilih peneliti untuk mengetahui bentuk representasi ieseido pada pemeran utama dan karakter lainnya. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif serta teori representasi Stuart Hall. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan adanya representasi ieseido yang terjadi pada pemeran utama bernama Miyo, suami Miyo yang bernama Kiyoka, dan kakak Kiyoka yang bernama Hazuki. Ketiga pemeran ini memiliki peranan yang kuat dalam merepresentasikan ieseido pada manga Watakon. Miyo tidak dapat memilih pasangan pernikahannya karena pada ieseido kepentingan keluarga diprioritaskan dibanding kepentingan pribadi. Pada karakter Kiyoka, segala keputusan keluarga KudÅ ditentukan olehnya tanpa perlu izin dari siapapun termasuk kedua orang tuanya sendiri. Pada karakter Hazuki, kemunculannya membuktikan bahwa Kiyoka sebagai anak yang lahir pada urutan kedua dalam keluarga inti KudÅ dapat menjadi kachÅ dikarenakan Kiyoka adalah anak laki-laki pertama yang lahir.
Intraocular Lens (IOL) Exchange Procedure in Refractive Surprise After Ten Years of Cataract Surgery
Authors: Audina Rizna , Zahrah Alvi Laili , Dharmawidiarini Dini , Napitupulu Sahata P. H.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Postoperative refractive surprises may manifest following cataract surgery. A residual refraction difference of > 2.0 D after cataract surgery was considered a refractive surprise. Treating refractive error after cataract surgery includes non-surgical and surgical options. The objective is to report clinical outcomes of intraocular lens (IOL) exchange with ciliary sulcus placement technique to manage refractive surprise. Case Presentation: A female patient aged 70 years reported experiencing blurred vision in her right eye (RE) for the past two years. History of RE cataract surgery ten years ago, however, she only had control 1-2 times after surgery. After that, the patient underwent cataract surgery on the left eye (LE), and then she complained that her RE was getting blurry. Her RE's visual acuity (VA) was 1/60 with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) S-8.00 C-1.00 X100° to 6/10, and her LE was 7/10 with BCVA C-0.75 X60° to 10/10. The anterior segment examination of the RE was a 3-piece sulcus intraocular lens with complete continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) intact anterior capsule, posterior capsule rupture, and the LE was in the bag IOL. Ultrasound examination of the RE revealed posterior staphyloma. She was diagnosed with OD refractive surprise, pseudophakia, posterior staphyloma, and OS pseudophakia. She underwent IOL exchange surgery on her RE. Post-operatively, the visual acuity of the RE was 7/45 using the Snellen chart. Three months post-op, the BCVA of RE was 10/10. Conclusions: In well-prepared cataract surgery, unexpected refractive outcomes such as a refractive surprise can be prevented. IOL exchange with ciliary sulcus placement technique is a treatment option for refractive surprise associated with posterior capsule rupture, and it has a good outcome.
Synthesis of metal-phenanthroline-modified hypercrosslinked polymer for enhanced CO2 capture and conversion via chemical and photocatalytic methods under ambient conditions
Authors: Ouyang Huang , Peng Mengjie , Song Kunpeng , Wang Shengyao , Gao Hui , Tan Bien
Published: September 2024

Catalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals is a promising approach to mitigate the greenhouse effect and alleviate energy shortages. Hypercrosslinked polymers (HCPs) offer a scalable and stable platform for this conversion, but they often suffer from low CO2 adsorption and activation capabilities, necessitating high temperatures and pressures for effectiveness. To overcome these limitations, nitrogen-based CO2-philic active sites have been integrated into the structure of HCPs, enhancing CO2 attraction and leading to superior adsorption performance. The incorporation of cobalt ions further bolsters CO2 affinity, with HCP-PNTL-Co-B achieving the highest observed adsorption heat of 33.0 kJ·mol-1 alongside a substantial 2.0 mmol·g-1 CO2 uptake. These modified HCPs exhibit higher yields and reaction rates in cycloaddition reactions with cocatalyst tetrabutylammonium bromide at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, while HCP-1,10-phenanthroline (PNTL)-Co-B demonstrates a higher CO production rate (2,173 μmol·g-1·h-1) and selectivity (84%) in photocatalytic reduction reaction. This research has successfully achieved outstanding carbon dioxide capture and conversion performance at room temperature and atmospheric pressure by introducing CO2-philic active sites and cobalt ions into HCPs via facile one-step polymerization. This study provides a new method to design highly efficient organic catalysts for CO2 conversion.
PENAMBAHAN MADU TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KALUS EMBRIOGENIK PADA DUA VARIETAS TANAMAN SORGUM
Authors: Restanto Didik Pudji , Thohirin Ahmad Nazmi , Sundahri Sundahri , Khozin Mohammad Nur
Published: September 2024

Upaya pengembangan tanaman sorgum selalu diupayakan untuk perbaikan sifat varietas tanaman sorgum yang masih memiliki produktivitas yang masih rendah dan masih rentan terserang hama dan penyakit. Pengembangan bioteknologi sangat menjanjikan untuk menghasilkan varietas yang baru tanaman sorgum melalui trasnformasi genetik. Metode kultur jaringan yang tepat pada tanaman ini diperlukan untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan budidaya secara kultur jaringan terutama melalui induksi kalus. Penilitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh konsentrasi suplemen madu terhadap pembentukan kalus pada dua varietas tanaman sorgum. Metode penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorial. Faktor pertama konsentrasi madu terdiri dari enam taraf yaitu 0 g/l, 5 g/l, 10 g/l, 15 g/l, 20 g/l, dan 25 g/l. Faktor kedua varietas tanaman sorgum yaitu Numbu dan Suri 4. Variabel yang diamati meliputi awal kemunculan kalus, warna dan tekstur kalus, serta tingkat pencoklatan media. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan madu 15 g/l (M3) pada media induksi kalus merupakan media terbaik terhadap awal kemunculan kalus. Perlakuan M3V1 (15 g/l;Numbu) menghasilkan kalus dengan warna putih kekuning - kuningan, tektur kalus yang remah, membentuk kalus yang embriogenik dan menekan pencoklatan pada media hingga 0% sehingga mendapatkan kalus dengan kualitas yang baik. Varietas Numbu memberikan respon terbaik dibandingkan varietas Suri 4 pada penilitian ini.Kata kunci: kalus, madu, sorgum, somatik embriogenesis
OPTIMASI PERTUMBUHAN PLANLET ANGGREK Dendrobium gabriella suryajaya MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA ALTERNATIF AB MIX DAN AIR KELAPA SECARA IN VITRO
Authors: Dewanti Parawita
Published: September 2024

Tanaman anggrek merupakan salah satu tanaman yang sulit melakukan perkembangbiakan secara generatif, termasuk anggrek Dendrobium gabriella suryajaya sehingga diperlukan suatu cara agar tanaman anggrek dapat berkembang biak dalam waktu yang cepat dan terhindar dari patogen. Salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan teknik kultur jaringan atau In Vitro dengan penambahan  suplemen organik yaitu air kelapa sebagai Zat Pengatur Tumbuh (ZPT). Secara umum, teknik kultur in vitro menggunakan bahan kimia untuk media kultur dan ZPT. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan media alternatif dan suplemen organik air kelapa diperlukan dalam penelitian ini untuk mengurangi pengggunaan bahan kimia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh air kelapa dan media alternatif AB Mix terbaik, serta interaksi keduanya terhadap pertumbuhan planlet anggrek Dendrobium gabriella suryajaya. Penelitian menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) secara faktorial dengan dua faktor perlakuan yaitu konsentrasi media kultur AB Mix dan konsentrasi ZPT air kelapa, di mana masing-masing faktor terdiri dari 3 taraf. Variabel yang diamati meliputi jumlah tunas, tinggi tunas, waktu pembentukan tunas, jumlah helai daun, jumlah akar, tinggi planlet, persentase planlet hidup, warna daun. Analisis data menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) dan apabila hasil analisis berbeda nyata maka akan dilakukan uji lanjut DMRT dengan. Konsentrasi AB Mix terbaik adalah M3 (AB Mix 1500 ppm) yaitu pada jumlah tunas sebanyak 2, tinggi tunas sebesar 1,38, jumlah akar sebanyak 15, jumlah helai daun sebanyak 7, tinggi tanaman senilai 2,59 cm, dan jumlah Planlet hidup dengan persentase 100%. Serta Konsentrasi air kelapa terbaik adalah K4 (Air Kelapa 30%) yaitu pada tinggi planlet senilai 2,99 dan presentase planlet hidup sebesar 100%.
UJI PEMANGSAAN KUMBANG KOKSI (Verania lienata) TERHADAP HAMA ULAT GRAYAK (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Authors: Alip Ngaji , Minarni Endang Warih , Suroto Agus
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui tingkat pemangsaan V. lineata terhadap hama ulat grayak S. frugiperda pada larva stadia instar I, mengetahui laju pemangsaan V. lineata terhadap hama ulat grayak S. frugiperda pada larva stadia instar I, dan mengetahui tipe tanggap fungsional V. lineata terhadap hama ulat grayak S. frugiperda pada larva stadia instar I. Penelitian dilaksanakan bulan Oktober 2022 - Januari 2023 di Laboratorium Perlindungan Tanaman, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAKL) yang terdiri dari 5 perlakuan, yaitu 10, 15, 20, 25, dan 30 larva S. frugiperda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jumlah mangsa yang tersedia tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata pada laju pemangsaan dan persentase mangsa yang dimangsa oleh kumbang V. lineata, namun memberikan pengaruh yang nyata pada jumlah mangsa yang dimangsa oleh kumbang V. lineata. Pemangsaan imago V. lineata pada waktu 24 jam menunjukan perbedaan yang nyata pada kepadatan 10, 15, 20, 25, dan 30 individu. Kemampuan pemangsaan imago V. lineata terhadap larva S. frugiperda instar I selama 24 jam berkisar antara 10 sampai 28 larva/24 jam. Laju pemangsaan imago V. lineata terhadap larva S. frugiperda instar I berkisar antara 4,8 sampai 10,8 larva/jam. Tanggap fungsional V. lineata adalah tipe I (linear), laju pemangsaan meningkat atau menurun seiring dengan peningkatan atau penurunan kepadatan mangsa.Kata kunci: pemangsaan, Spodoptera frugiperda, Verania lineata
Effectiveness Test of Indigenous Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Isolate on the Growth of Acehnese Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) Sidikalang Variety
Authors: Halimursyadah Halimursyadah , Fidia Yayang , Husna Rika
Published: September 2024

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) is a group of bacteria that live saprophytically in the root area (rhizosphere) acting as a plant growth promoter. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of indigenous rhizobacterial isolates from Aceh Besar and Aceh Tengah in supporting the growth of Aceh patchouli Sidikalang variety. This research was conducted at the Laboratory of Seed Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University and patchouli planting was carried out at the Patchouli Innovation Park (Nino Park), Syiah Kuala University, which took place from December 2022 to June 2023. This study used a non-factorial Randomized Group Design (RAK) with 3 replications. The factor studied was the type of rhizobacterial isolate consisting of 15 treatment levels, namely 1 treatment without rhizobacteria, 7 treatments given indigenous rhizobacterial isolates from Lambada, Seulimeum District, Aceh Besar Regency and 7 treatments given rhizobacterial isolates from Paya Tampu village, Rusip Antara District, Central Aceh Regency. The observation parameters studied are of plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, stem diameter, area per leaf blade, root length, root volume and wet biomass weight of plants. The results showed that indigenous rhizobacterial isolates from Aceh Besar and Aceh Tengah effectively increased the average plant height of Sidikalang variety patchouli at 4 and 8 MSA (26%, and 24%), number of leaves (46%, and 58%), number of branches (78% and 50%), area per leaf blade (34%), root length (19%), root volume (60%) and plant wet biomass weight (50.61%).
Paraoxonase-1 as a Cardiovascular Biomarker in Caribbean Hispanics Patients Treated with Clopidogrel: Abundance and Functionality
Authors: Monero-Paredes Mariangeli , Santiago Ednalise , Carrasquillo-Carrion Kelvin , Renta Jessicca Y. , Rogozin Igor B. , Roche-Lima Abiel , Duconge Jorge
Published: September 2024

Clopidogrel; a prescription drug to reduce ischemic events in cardiovascular patients; has been extensively studied in mostly European individuals but not among Caribbean Hispanics. This study evaluated the low abundance and reduced activity of paraoxonase-1 (PON1) in clopidogrel-resistant patients as a predictive risk biomarker of poor responders and disease severity in this population. Thirty-six patients on clopidogrel (cases; divided into poor and normal responders) were enrolled along with 11 cardiovascular patients with no clopidogrel indications (positive control) and 13 healthy volunteers (negative control). Residual on-treatment platelet function (PRU); PON1 abundance by western blotting and PON1 activity by enzymatic assays were measured. PON1 genotyping and computational haplotype phasing were performed on 512 DNA specimens for two genetic loci (rs662 and rs854560). No statistical differences in mean relative PON1 abundance were found among the groups (p> 0.05). However; a significantly lower enzymatic activity was found in poor responders (10.57 ± 6.79 µU/mL) when compared to controls (22.66 ± 8.30 µU/mL and 22.21 ± 9.66 µU/mL; p= 0.004). PON1 activity among carriers of the most prevalent PON1 haplotype (AA|AA) was significantly lower than in wild-types (7.90 µU/mL vs 22.03 µU/mL; p= 0.005). Our findings suggested that PON1 is a potential biomarker of cardiovascular disease severity in Caribbean Hispanics.
Solutions of the Mathieu-Hill Equation for the Trapped Ion Harmonic Oscillator. Qualitative Discussion
Authors: Mihalcea Bogdan M.
Published: September 2024

We investigate solutions of the classical Mathieu-Hill (MH) equation which characterizes the dynamics of trapped ions, based on the Floquet theory and starting from a well known analytical model. The analytical model we introduce demonstrates that the equations of motion are equivalent to those of the harmonic oscillator (HO). Two independent approaches are used, based on two classes of complex solutions of the MH equation. The paper addresses both the damped HO and parametric oscillator (PO) for an ion confined in an electrodynamic (Paul) trap. Stability and instability regions for the periodic orbits associated to the MH equation which describes a HO (PO) confined in an electrodynamic trap are also discussed, depending on the values of the Floquet exponent, for very small values of the $q$ parameter. The main objective of the paper is to identify stable and bounded solutions for the dynamics of a HO levitated in an electrodynamic trap. This paper represents a follow-up of a recently published article in Photonics, 11 (6) 551.
A Study of Underground Pipeline System: Holistic Review
Authors: Zhang Wei
Published: September 2024

Pipes have been utilized since ancient times and have seen significant renewal, modification, and replacement to improve their effectiveness and efficiency in the modern era. As early as 4000 BC, Egyptians used clay pipes for drainage systems. The U.S. has the largest network of energy pipelines in the world. The ASCE 2017 Infrastructure Report Card assigned grades of D and D+ to water and wastewater pipelines, highlighting a substantial need for improvement. The paper investigates the infrastructure required for the sustainability of pipeline systems, as well as the construction of underground systems using both open-trench and trenchless technologies, along with the associated risks in the US. It concludes that trenchless methods are increasingly preferred for pipeline construction due to technological advancements, reduced surface disruptions, shorter construction times, and lower social costs. Tackling this challenge will necessitate strategic investment, decisive leadership, thorough planning, and meticulous preparation for future demands. Enhancing pipeline infrastructure can stimulate the U.S. economy, whereas postponing action will lead to higher costs.
The Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Posture, Balance, and Gait in Patients Suffering from Low Back Pain
Authors: Opara Józef Alphons , Fiałkowski Tomasz
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of lost productivity, absenteeism, disability, and early retirement worldwide. LBP treatment should be comprehensive, including prevention, education, diagnosis, and various treatment methods. Treatment can be divided into pharmacological and non-pharmacological. The role of physiotherapy in the comprehensive treatment of LBP is very important. Elastic therapeutic tape, also called kinesiology tape or therapeutic kinesiology tape, has been used for about 50 years. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping in patients suffering from (LBP) and its possible effect on the swing of the center of pressure (COP), balance, gait, improvement of coordination, and pain reduction. Material and methods: A total of 60 patients aged 20 to 83 years (54% women) were examined, all of whom met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In the experimental group, in addition to comprehensive rehabilitation, kinesiotaping of the L1-L5 spine was used. The control group underwent balance control training. The research tools used included the Bohannon single-leg standing test, the FAC scale - Functional Ambulatory Category, the Podsiadlo and Richardson Standing and Walking Test - Timed Up and Go (TUG), lumbar spine mobility assessment, Lasegue's sign and examination of neurological deficit symptoms. and self-assessment of pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: Kinesio taping has a statistically significant effect on postural control, balance, gait, coordination, and pain. The main parameter with a statistically significant effect on the effects of Kinesio taping was age (below 55 years), which was also observed in the control group. Conclusions: Kinesio taping is an effective method in the treatment of LBP. It improves postural control, balance, gait, coordination, and pain.
K103N, V106M and Y188L Significantly Reduce HIV-1 Subtype C Phenotypic Susceptibility to Doravirine
Authors: Reddy Nikita , Papathanasopoulos Maria , Steegen Kim , Basson Adriaan Erasmus
Published: September 2024

Doravirine (DOR) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) with efficacy against some NNRTI resistant mutants. Although DOR resistance mutations are established for HIV-1 subtype B, it is less clear for non-B subtypes. This study investigated prevalent NNRTI resistance mutations on DOR susceptibility in HIV-1 subtype C. Prevalent drug resistance mutations were identified from a South African genotypic drug resistance testing database. Mutations, single or in combination, were introduced into replication defective pseudoviruses and assessed for DOR susceptibility in vitro. The single V106M and Y188L mutations caused high-level resistance while others didn’t significantly impact DOR susceptibility. We observed agreement between our in vitro and the Stanford HIVdb predicted susceptibilities. However, the F227L mutation was predicted to cause high-level DOR resistance but was susceptible in vitro. Combinations of mutations containing K103N, V106M or Y188L caused high-level resistance, in agreement with the predictions. These mutations are frequently observed in patients failing efavirenz or nevirapine-based first-line regimens. However, they are also observed in those failing a protease inhibitor-based second-line regimen, as we have observed in our database. Genotypic drug resistance testing is therefore vital prior to initiation on DOR-based treatment for those previously exposed to efavirenz or nevirapine.
A Novel Robust Hybrid Control Strategy for a Quadrotor Trajectory Tracking Aided with Bioinspired Neural Dynamics
Authors: Li Jianqi , Li Xin , Lu Jianquan , Cao Binfang , Sun Jian
Published: September 2024

This paper proposes a novel hybrid control strategy for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) based on bio-inspired neural dynamics. This strategy addresses the velocity jump issue prevalent in traditional backstepping control and the control signal chattering problem common in traditional sliding mode control. The control system comprises an outer-loop bio-inspired backstepping controller and an inner-loop bio-inspired sliding mode controller, ensuring smooth trajectory tracking even in the presence of external disturbances. The stability of the quadrotor UAV control system is rigorously analyzed using Lyapunov stability theory. Extensive comparative simulation experiments are conducted to assess the robustness and effectiveness of the control system. Results demonstrate superior trajectory tracking performance of the proposed control system compared to other control systems for quadrotor UAVs.
A Molecular Dynamics Study of the Influence of Low-Dosage Methanol on Hydrate Formation in Seawater and Pure Water Metastable Solutions of Methane
Authors: Belosludov Rodion V. , Gets Kirill V. , Zhdanov Ravil K. , Bozhko Yulia Y. , Belosludov Vladimir R.
Published: September 2024

The behavior of low concentrations of methanol (0.5 and 1.0 wt%) as a promoter for hydrate formation in seawater or pure water metastable solutions of methane was investigated using the classical molecular dynamics method at moderate temperature and pressure. The influence of methanol on the dynamics of the re-arrangement of the hydrogen bond network in seawater and pure water solutions of methane was studied by calculating the order parameters of the tetrahedral environment and intermolecular torsion angles for water molecules, as well as by calculating the number of hydrogen bonds, hydrate and hydrate-like cavities. It was found that hydrate nucleation can be considered a collective process in which the rate of hydrate growth is faster in systems with low concentrations of methanol and confident hydrate growth begins earlier in a metastable solution without sea salt with a small amount of methanol than in systems without methanol.
Does Trauma Change the Way Individuals with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Deal with Positive Stimuli?
Authors: Pino Olimpia , Rossi Maurizio , Malvezzi Matteo Charles
Published: September 2024

(1) Background: although current theories of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had focused on depressed mood and intrusion, the mechanism through which depression increases the risk of PTSD remains unclear. Research has concentrated on the hyper-active negative valence system (NVS) (e.g., increased fear and threat responses), but a significant role for hypo-active positive valence system (PVS) (e.g., less neural activation towards rewards) was conceivable. (2) Methods: To investigate the implicit processing in a refugee’s sample, ratings of arousal, dominance, and valence for 60 IAPS pictures (positive, neutral, and negative) were collected from 42 individuals with probable PTSD, and 26 trauma-exposed individuals (M age = 28.49 years, SD = ± 7.78). (3) Results: ANOVAs revealed a main group effect (η2p = 0.379) on arousal, dominance, and valence dimensions, and pictures’ categories (η2p = 0.620). Participants with PTSD responded to unpleasant images with enhanced arousal and lower valence ratings compared with individuals without PTSD. Moreover, arousal ratings were negatively correlated with valence (r = - 0.709, p < 0.01). (4) Conclusions: Our findings supported evidence according to which PTSD origins a state of maladaptive hyperarousal and difficulties in regulating emotions. Positive stimuli are considered less pleasant providing evidence for a complementary involvement of NVS and PVS in PTSD development.
Picolinamide Fungicides for Controlling Cercospora-Leaf Spot (CLS) of Sugar Beet
Authors: Biró Akos Ferenc , Leader Andy J , Hufnagl Andrea , Kukorelli Gábor , Molnár Zoltán
Published: September 2024

. Studies were initiated to find new effective fungicides to use under field conditions to identify novel options for improved disease management in sugar beet. Cercospora-leaf spot (CLS) of sugar beet, caused by Cercospora beticola Sacc., is a major foliar disease of sugar beet in all sugar beet growing areas, worldwide. The disease is now dominant in almost all sugar beet growing areas of Europe, including Hungary. The epidemic spread of this disease can cause up to 50% yield loss. The use of fungicides has been being an integral part of the control of CLS of sugar beet, due to lack of efficacy from non-chemical alternatives. In recent decades, the emergence of resistant strains in C. beticola Sacc. populations have reduced the efficacy of some fungicides (Quinoine inside Inhibitors (QoI) – FRAC Group 11; and DeMethylation-Inhibitors (DMI) – FRAC Group 3) because of repeated use over many uears. Resistance of CLS to fungicides belonging to different groups of active substances has been described in many countries of the world, including Hungary. The picolinamides are a new distinct group of fungal respiration inhibitors (Inhibition of Complex III) belonging to Quinoine inside Inhibitors (QiI). Two novel fungicides from the group of picolinamides (Qil – FRAC Group 21) – fenpicoxamid and florylpicoxamid– were tested and evaluated over two seasons, in vegetation period of 2020 and 2021 for controlling CLS of sugar beet in Hungary. Both fungicides were applied as straight formulated products at a range of dose rates, and they showed very effective control of CLS compared to the untreated control check plots and the reference fungicide product difenoconazole. The results consistently showed all tested dose rates of fenpicoxamid and florylpicoxamid provided effective control against CLS of sugar beet in addition to a clear dose response curve. Disease severity, in terms of area under the disease progress curve values (AUDPC), was significantly correlated with yield decrease, while no significant context existed between disease severity and sugar content of the roots. Additionally, the results showed in two investigated years, the efficacy of both picolinamide fungicides applied at 75 g ai/ha provided significantly better % control on CLS of sugar beet than the DMI fungicide difenoconazole applied at 100 g ai/ha dose rate. Fenpicoxamid is already registered in Europe in cereals and label extension is planned in sugar beet and other crops. Florylpicoxamid is not yet registered in Europe but is beginning to be approved in countries across the globe in a range of crops and is continuously under evaluation for potential markets.
A Comprehensive Review of Non-Carbon Diamond-Like Conductive Thin Films
Authors: Wang Zhanzhuo , Wang Fenping
Published: September 2024

The search for materials with exceptional properties has led to significant advances in the field of non-carbon diamond-like conductive thin films (DLC-CTFs). These films, synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other techniques, are being actively researched for their potential in high-tech applications. This literature review discusses the synthesis methods, material properties, and applications of DLC-CTFs, highlighting the role of non-carbon dopants in enhancing electrical conductivity. This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development, synthesis techniques, material properties, characterization methods, and applications of DLC-CTFs, with a focus on the impact of non-carbon doping on their conductive properties. By reviewing the literature. The review also addresses the challenges faced and suggests future research directions.
A New Hyperchaotic Image Encryption Scheme Based on DNA Computing and SHA-512
Authors: Sun Shuliang , Wang Xiping
Published: September 2024

With the fast growth of smartphones and digital cameras, massive images are generated every day in the world. They are easily transmitted on the insecure channel-Internet. It has been a hot spot for protecting sensitive images during communication. A new cryptosystem is proposed using a six dimensional (6D) hyperchaotic system and DNA computing. The hash value is obtained with the function of SHA-512. It keeps the encrypted result closely connected with the original image. The initial values of the cryptosystem are produced with the hash value and the secret key. The pixel is divided into four parts, and a large matrix is formed. Scrambling is performed on the new image. DNA coding, modern DNA complementary rules, DNA computing, and DNA decoding are performed on the new image. Diffusion is also executed, and ciphered image is achieved finally. The experimental result reveals the outcome of the proposed algorithm. Security analysis shows that the designed algorithm has a huge secret key space, low correlation, and high sensitivity. It also signifies that the designed algorithm could protect against common attacks and is more secure than some existing methods.
Mapping Rural Mobility in the Global South: A Participatory GIS Approach for Assessments of Daily Movement Needs and Practice
Authors: De Roulet Pablo , Chenal Jérôme , Munyaka Baraka Jean-Claude , Pudasaini Uttam
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates rural mobility in the Global South using a participatory GIS approach to address the lack of mobility data. Limited rural mobility due to poor infrastructure and financial constraints hinders social and economic activities, impeding development. The study aims to explore the socio-economic impacts of limited mobility, identify software needs for data-scarce environments, and map daily mobility patterns. Fieldwork was conducted in Kenya (2022) and Nepal (2023), collecting geographic data related to mobility. The methodology included community engagement and digital mapping using the QField app for precise data collection. The study highlights the use of participatory GIS to fill data gaps, enabling more accurate mobility assessments. In Kenya, the research significantly increased the number of mapped roads and paths, providing a more realistic view of local mobility. Community engagement revealed gender-specific mobility patterns, with women facing particular challenges in daily activities. The study emphasizes the need for adaptable data models to reflect community-specific mobility needs and the integration of qualitative insights to propose effective mobility solutions. This research contributes to understanding rural mobility in the Global South and demonstrates the effectiveness of participatory GIS in overcoming data scarcity and enhancing mobility analysis.
Development of a Three-Dimensional Inversion Program for Magnetotellurics Using Finite Volume and Adjoint State Method
Authors: Suzuki Atsushi
Published: September 2024

The finite volume method (FVM) is a kind of numerical analysis method that can take into account topography and apply local subdivision cells as the finite element method (FEM). The adjoint state method (ASM) can easily calculate the gradient vector of the objective function for the inversion. The author developed a program that applied these methods to 3-D Magnetotelluric (MT) inversion and verified it using test models. As a result, it was confirmed that the program can perform analysis properly and efficiently considering topography and subsurface resistivity heterogeneity.
SWiLoc: Fusing Smartphone Sensors and WiFi CSI for Accurate Indoor Localization
Authors: Mottakin Khairul , Davuluri Kiran , Allison Mark , Song Zheng
Published: September 2024

Dead reckoning is a promising yet often overlooked smartphone-based indoor localization technology that relies on phone-mounted sensors for counting steps and estimating walking directions, without the need for extensive sensor or landmark deployment. However, misalignment between the phone’s direction and the user’s actual movement direction can lead to unreliable direction estimates and inaccurate location tracking. To address this issue, this paper introduces SWiLoc, an enhanced direction correction system that integrates passive WiFi sensing with smartphone-based sensing to form Correction Zones. Our two-phase approach accurately measures the user’s walking directions when passing through a Correction Zone and further refines successive direction estimates outside the zones, enabling continuous and reliable tracking. In addition to direction correction, SWiLoc extends its capabilities by incorporating a localization technique that leverages corrected directions to achieve precise user localization. This extension significantly enhances the system’s applicability for high-accuracy localization tasks. Additionally, our innovative Fresnel zone-based approach, which utilizes unique hardware configurations and a fundamental geometric model, ensures accurate and robust direction estimation, even in scenarios with unreliable walking directions. We evaluate SWiLoc across two real-world environments, assessing its performance under varying conditions such as environmental changes, phone orientations, walking directions, and distances. Our comprehensive experiments demonstrate that SWiLoc achieves an average 75th percentile error of 8.89 degrees in walking direction estimation and an 80th percentile error of 1.12 meters in location estimation. These figures represent reductions of 64% and 49%, respectively for direction and location estimation error, over existing state-of-the-art approaches.
An Analysis of Key Factors Driving Food Tourism Develop-ment: A Scenario-Based Approach in the Rural Areas of Iran
Authors: Karbassi Yazdi Amir , Jamini Davood , Komasi Hossein , Coluccio Giuliani
Published: September 2024

Food tourism, an increasingly vital sector within tourism, significantly impacts both the economic vitality and cultural enrichment of tourist destinations. It attracts a diverse range of visitors, both local and international, while enhancing appreciation for regional culinary traditions. This study employs scenario planning to uncover pivotal factors influencing food tourism in rural Iran. Methodologically, it combines objective-driven, descriptive-analytical approaches with future studies methodologies. Data sourced from literature reviews, field studies, and expert surveys, facilitated by MICMAC and ScenarioWizard software, identified six key drivers: promotional activities, pricing, food quality, infrastructure, government support, and investment. The study forecasts future scenarios based on these drivers, revealing optimistic, stagnant, and crisis condi-tions impacting food tourism development. To achieve favorable outcomes, prioritizing these drivers is essential, ensuring sustainable growth and seizing tourism opportunities in rural Iran. This research contributes by systematically analyzing critical factors driving food tourism using scenario-based insights, essential for sector longevity and prosperity.
Dietary Omega-3 PUFA Intake in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: The Association with Vitamin D Deficiency, Intima-Media Thickness and Blood Pressure
Authors: Ristic-Medic Danijela , Takic Marija , Pokimica Biljana , Terzic Brankica , Kojadinovic Milica , Lepic Toplica , Radjen Slavica , Vucic Vesna
Published: September 2024

Background/Objectives: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT) is a non-invasive marker of atherosclerosis. Low omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) intake and vitamin D deficiency are potential cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with CKD. The aim of this study was to evaluate dietary intake and status of omega-3 PUFA and vitamin D in pre-dialysis and hemodialysis patients and to examine the link of dietary α-linolenic acid (ALA) and fish consumption with blood pressure and C-IMT in CKD patients. Methods: All 77 selected patients (36 pre-dialysis, 41 on hemodialysis) underwent standardized clinical, nutritional, and laboratory assessments. Repeated 24-hour recalls were performed to assess dietary intake. The fatty acid profile was determined by gas-liquid chromatography. Results: Inadequate vitamin D intake and vitamin D status were found in 95% of patients. PUFAs profiles did not differ between hemodialysis and pre-dialysis participants. Dietary intake of ALA was negatively correlated with systolic blood pressure (SBP) (p=0.007), C-IMT (p=0.002), serum CRP (p=0.044), iPTH (p=0.01) and 25(OH)D3 (p=0.006). ALA intake of more than 0.23 g/daily was associated with lower SBP (p=0.001), serum 25(OH)D3 (p=0.004), and C-IMT (p=0.002). Conclusions: This study contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between dietary ALA intake and C-IMT in CKD. The results of this study could emphasize the significant role of the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and inadequate omega-3 PUFA intake and status considering CVD health in CKD patients.
Self-adaptive Differential Evolution for Multi-objective Optimization with Local Search and Indicator-based Selection
Authors: Xie Datong
Published: September 2024

Differential Evolution (DE) is an evolutionary algorithm that has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness and efficiency. However, its adaptation for multi-objective optimization requires further investigation. To address this issue, a novel algorithm called ILSDEMO has been proposed, which incorporates indicator-based selection and local search into a self-adaptive DE. ILSDEMO employs an archive population to store non-dominated solutions, generating an initial population uniformly distributed over the feasible solution space using orthogonal design. Additionally, two variants of DE are used to expedite convergence, while q-Gaussian mutation is utilized to exploit better trial individuals. The k-nearest neighbor rule is used to eliminate crowded solutions, and indicator-based selection is employed to generate a new parent population without diversity preservation. The performance of ILSDEMO was investigated on the test instances from the ZDT series and DTLZ series in terms of the selected indicators. The results suggest that ILSDEMO accurately and evenly approximates the true Pareto front compared to NSGAII, IBEA, and DEMO.
Advanced Glycation End Products and Its Receptor in Obesity: A Review of New and Old Molecules and Their Effect on Metabolic Parameters
Authors: Oliveira Nadia Sofia Moreira , Alcada Manuel Nuno Magalhaes Pinheiro
Published: September 2024

Obesity is one of the most prevalent and damaging metabolic conditions and is a risk factor for the development of other disorders that define the metabolic syndrome. Recent studies have identified a significant role of AGE accumulation and RAGE signaling pathways in the underlying mechanisms that cause the chronic inflammatory response present in obesity which, ultimately, leads to adipose tissue dysfunction. Given the current interest and increasing evidence on possible therapeutic opportunities in the AGE-RAGE axis, the purpose of this work is to review the key findings on new small molecules and bioactive compounds that act as AGE or RAGE inhibitors and their effects on metabolic parameters of people with obesity. The search queries were defined according to the following PICO question: “What are the effects of AGE-RAGE antagonism on adipose tissue metabolism and other metabolic parameters of people with obesity? “. Article search was performed in three online databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. In the end, 20 studies were selected for this review. Overall, the reviewed molecules showed beneficial effects on body weight, glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, inflammatory profile, and adipose tissue metabolism in mice models with obesity. There are still very few studies on human application of these molecules, but the ones that were reviewed revealed controversial data when compared to animal studies. Therefore, further human clinical trials should be performed to retrieve more conclusive data.
Legitimacy of Social Justice in the Terrorism Regulations: Insight from Several Countries
Authors: Masyhar Ali , Aisy Rohadhatul , Bahodirovna Akhmedova Mehrinigor , Mukhanova Gaini
Published: September 2024

Indonesia continues to experience recidivist terrorism regularly as a result of the injustices it faces. As a result, it is critical to prioritize the legitimacy of social justice for both victims and perpetrators, as well as adopt a humanitarian approach to non-criminal terrorism to mitigate and avert criminal acts of terrorism. This research aims to analyze the legitimacy of social justice in counterterrorism environments. This research employs normative juridical research to compare the counterterrorism regulations of several countries that incorporate social justice legitimacy. The findings of this research show that, first, it is crucial to integrate procedural justice and legitimacy principles into counterterrorism initiatives to preserve public confidence in the justice system, prevent exploitation, and uphold human rights. Second, it is critical to compare other countries' terrorism regulations to understand and evaluate their strategies for enhancing international cooperation and preventing terrorist attacks. In response to persistent terrorist threats, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and the European Union implemented more ambitious counterterrorism strategies and incorporated social justice into their policies. To achieve effective and socially just terrorism regulations, Indonesia must adopt regulations in these countries.
MANAGEMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF USING THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Authors: Cherep Alla , Knyaz Svyatoslav , Fonaryova Tetyana
Published: September 2024

Abstract. The article is devoted to the study of existing approaches to the economic evaluation of the effectiveness of commercial opportunities of intellectual property and industrial innovations in the production and commercial activities of industrial enterprises. The most important groups of indicators characterizing the effectiveness of commercial opportunities of intellectual property and industrial innovations are defined and substantiated. These groups include: indicators characterizing the market characteristics of intellectual property (market target indicator, market prospects (development) indicator, intellectual technology positioning indicator on the market); cost characteristics reflecting the real costs of developers and consumers of intellectual property; commercial characteristics reflecting the consumer value of the intelligent technology for potential use; patent-legal characteristics of intellectual property and industrial innovations that reflect the patent purity of the object of intellectual property, the protection of exclusive rights to it, the impossibility (or in the extreme case - significant difficulty) of copying and counterfeiting. The currently used methods of assessing the effectiveness of the use of commercial opportunities of intellectual property and industrial innovations, which are based on the ratio of results and costs, i.e. are considered in detail. on the comparison of the obtained effect and costs. The feasibility of checking the obtained values of economic efficiency, as well as the organization of strict control over the spending of funds and compliance with the planned deadlines, has been proven.
First Installation of Hydraulic Jet Pump for High Viscous Oil in Shaikan Oil Field with Significant Concentration of Hydrogen Sulfide
Authors: Rehman Abid ur , Abdebary Marwan , Alzayat Amer , Quintero Jose
Published: September 2024

A significant productivity loss occurs when the pressure in an oil reservoir is depleted to the point where the wells no longer flow. Post-pandemic COVID-19, operators worldwide are looking for an increase in production from the existing wells so that the cost of drilling new wells is minimized. Some means of an artificial lift must be adapted to efficiently bring the well fluid to the surface.

For this application, a highly viscous crude oil (17.5 API) but inactive well with no natural production was selected as a candidate well and the data from the customer was utilized to construct a Jet Evaluation and Modeling Software (JEMS) model. A reverse circulation jet pump with a 12B combination was installed in the sliding sleeve door (SSD) at a depth of 5,250 ft using a slickline. The production performance was achieved by injecting the power fluid into the annulus via a jet pump to generate the required drawdown and to lift the reservoir fluid through tubing to the surface. The monitoring of the production rate was performed based on the surface pumping parameters.

Initially, the injection pressure and injection rates were kept low to gently offload the well. The flow behavior was further optimized at an increased pumping rate where the effect of injection pressure and the flow rate (1,700 psi and 2,350 barrels per day) was adjusted to optimize the production performance. The production enhancement of approximately 1,400 barrels per day (BPD) was noticed when the injection pressure was set at 1,700 psi. The production was routinely monitored in the customer facility for investigating the jet pump performance evaluation and further fine-tuning of surface parameters. The setup was further extended to safely handle 120,000 ppm of Hydrogen Sulfide and would be flared in case of any emergency release.

This paper will discuss in detail the operation which generated 1,400 BPD additional production for the operator from a heavy oil well, which was previously inactive, with exceptionally lesser operational costs. This was the first jet pump installation for this operator, and the project's success significantly increased their production and revenue. The pump has been producing for the last thirty six months without any maintenance being done to the pump, which significantly reduces the cost of the operation. The operator considers the application of this technology to be a success and will consider installation in more wells in the future.