bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Previsão de falhas em ambientes de nuvem: uma revisão sistemática de literatura
Authors: Santos José Carlos Dos , Carvalho Tiago Buarque Assunção de , Sousa Erica Teixeira Gomes de
Published: January 2024

Atualmente, os serviços de computação em nuvem são fundamentais para a economia moderna. Diversos setores têm reorientado seus serviços para a nuvem. No entanto, a complexidade e natureza distribuída desses sistemas contribuem para a ocorrência de diversos tipos de falhas que, quando não tratadas, podem resultar em danos catastróficos. Para mitigar os efeitos das falhas, diversos métodos de previsão de falhas foram propostos. Como esses métodos mudam com o passar do tempo, esse trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma revisão sistemática da literatura a respeito das técnicas e métodos utilizados na previsão de falhas em nuvem. Nesse sentido, 40 artigos de quatro bases de dados cientificamente reconhecidas foram analisados. Ficou evidenciada a predominância de técnicas de aprendizagem de máquina baseadas em árvore de decisão, assim como a escassez de conjuntos de dados do mundo real para o avanço das pesquisas de previsão de falhas em nuvem. Esforços de pesquisa futuros podem avaliar métodos para agregar as amostras de dados de trabalhos e tarefas no conjunto de dados, bem como técnicas para balanceamento de classes em modelos de previsão de falhas em nuvem. Essa revisão sistemática da literatura apresenta o estado atual das pesquisas relacionadas à previsão de falhas nos sistemas em nuvem. As observações e tendências identificadas neste trabalho podem ser úteis para futuros pesquisadores.
Avaliação do uso de modelos de aprendizagem profunda na tradução automática de línguas de sinais
Authors: Costa Renan Paiva Oliveira , Silva Diego Ramon Bezerra da , Moreira Samuel De Moura , Souza Daniel Faustino Lacerda de , Costa Rostand Edson Oliveira , Araújo Tiago Maritan Ugulino de
Published: January 2024

Os modelos recentes de Neural Machine Translation (NMT) podem ser aplicados a idiomas e domínios de poucos recursos sem limitações. Alguns trabalhos investigam se novas técnicas de NMT também podem ser generalizadas para diferentes recursos no que diz respeito à disponibilidade de dados e recursos computacionais. Nesse contexto, o objetivo geral deste estudo foi explorar métodos modernos de NMT e analisar a sua potencial aplicabilidade em contextos de poucos recursos, como é o caso das línguas de sinais. Para uma melhor avaliação, foram adaptados e utilizados alguns modelos promissores identificados no componente de tradução automática da Suíte VLibras e os resultados obtidos foram comparados com aqueles atualmente fornecidos pela atual arquitetura LightConv, sendo utilizado o mesmo corpus bilíngue Português-LIBRAS de treinamento e validação com mais de 70.000 sentenças geradas por linguístas, um dos maiores desse tipo disponíveis no mundo. Os resultados indicam que a adoção de uma das duas arquiteturas de melhor desempenho (Basic Transformer ou ByT5) ajudaria a melhorar a precisão e a qualidade da tradução da Suite VLibras, com um aumento percentual de até 12,73% considerando a métrica BLEU.
Cristalização de filmes finos de silício amorfo depositados por RF magnetron sputtering após difusão de dopantes
Authors: Zambom Luís Da Silva , Abe Igor Yamamoto , Ordonez Nelson , Rangel Ricardo Cardoso , Mansano Ronaldo Domingues
Published: January 2024

Os filmes finos de silício foram depositados pela técnica de RF magnetron sputtering, em potência elétrica variando de 300 W a 400 W e tempos de processamento de 40 minutos a 90 minutos, para a temperatura intrínseca ao processo de 100 oC, para estudar a possível substituição do filme de silício policristalino depositado pela técnica de deposição química em baixa pressão por meio de vapor/gás utilizado na fabricação de transistor MOSFET. Os filmes de silício foram submetidos à etapa de difusão de dopantes tipo n (fósforo) na temperatura de 1150 oC e 60 minutos em ambiente de nitrogênio. A difração de raios X e espectroscopia Raman foram técnicas utilizadas para acompanhar as variações cristalográficas dos filmes de silício. Nas condições de deposição, todos os filmes apresentaram-se amorfos. Por meio dos difratogramas, pode-se calcular o tamanho médio dos grãos, cujos valores ficaram entre 13 nm e 25 nm e que esses grãos estão distribuídos em uma matriz amorfa. Microscopia de força atômica indicou que os filmes amorfos depositados e os filmes submetidos a etapa de difusão de dopantes apresentaram baixo nível de rugosidade. Para se determinar a resistência de folha dos filmes de silício, antes e após a difusão de dopantes, utilizou-se a técnica de Quatro Pontas, cujos valores mostraram uma dependência direta entre o aumento da condução elétrica com o aumento do tamanho médio dos grãos.
Исследовательская деятельность студентов при изучении курса теории вероятностей
Authors: Гефан Г.Д , Масалимова В.Р. , Насонов И.П
Published: January 2024

В работе показан пример компетентностного подхода к обучению: двое студентов, обучающихся по специальности «Безопасность автоматизированных систем», представляют свою работу, выполненную под руководством преподавателя, по созданию алгоритма, который может быть использован как инструмент верификации и идентификации личности по голосу говорящего.
Психолого-педагогическое сопровождение детей дошкольного возраста из семей военнослужащих в условиях дошкольной образовательной организации
Authors: Куликова А.С. , Сычѐва М.В.
Published: January 2024

Цель исследования: рассмотрев современные подходы к проблеме педагогического сопровождения детей дошкольного возраста из семей военнослужащих, определить ключевые характеристики психологического и педагогического сопровождения таких детей: понятие психолого-педагогического сопровождения, его цель, принципы. В статье предлагается авторская точка зрения на понимание психолого-педагогического сопровождения детей дошкольного возраста, т.к. на сегодняшний день недостаточно внимания уделено проблеме психолого-педагогического сопровождения детей дошкольного возраста из семей военнослужащих в условиях локального военного конфликта.
Социально-демографическое развитие приграничных сельских территорий в условиях неопределенности и риска
Authors: Хрипков К.А. , Хрипкова Д.В
Published: January 2024

В работе проведен анализ социально-демографического развития приграничных сельских территорий в условиях рискогенной среды проживания. Сегодня, социальнодемографические процессы в приграничных районах нашей страны меняются под воздействием негативных факторов. Безусловно, данные факторы повлияют на продолжительность жизни, миграцию, занятость и трудоспособность населения, репродуктивные установки граждан приграничных сельских территорий. В этой связи, на первый план выходит качество и эффективность управленческих решений со стороны органов власти.
The role of recombination variability to the formation of the population the HIV‐1 population circulating in the Primorsky Krai, Russia
Authors: Halikov M. R. , Ekushov V. E. , Totmenin A. V. , Gotfrid L. G. , Sklyar L. F. , Soloveva N. P. , Serdtseva E. N. , Shportova M. I. , Martynchenko Zh. A. , Beniova S. N. , Ermolickaja S. A. , Gorelova I. S. , Gashnikova N. M.
Published: January 2024

Aim. To research the molecular epidemiological features of the territorial spread of HIV infection and the influence of recombination variability on the formation of the HIV‐1 population in the Primorsky Krai, Russia.

   Materials and Methods. A comprehensive analysis of the molecular genetic characteristics of HIV‐1 and clinical‐epidemiological data of 127 HIV‐infected residents of Primorsky Krai was performed. The nucleotide sequences of the pol gene region encoding protease, reverse transcriptase and integrase of HIV‐1 were obtained by the sequencing of amplified fragments of the virus. Genotyping, phylogenetic, and mutational analyses were performed using specialised software resources.

   Results. In the samples studied of HIV‐1 isolated in the Primorsky Krai, the dominance of HIV‐1 subtype A6 was detected as 40.9 %. The prevalence of subtype B viruses is high compared to other Russian regions – 29.9 %. The HIV‐1 subtype C was found in 6.3 % of the samples studied; circulating recombinant forms CRF63_02A6 – 6.3 %, CRF02_AG – 0.8 %. Unique viruses resulting from the recombination of HIV subtypes A6 and B, A6 and C, C and B were found in 15.7 % of cases (URF_A6C, URF_CB, URF_BA6). Of the 18 HIV‐1 URFs described, 14 were variants of URF_A6C (11 %). Analysis of the near full‐length genome (NFLG) of URF_A6C made it possible to find and describe a new HIV genovariant spreading in Primorye ‐ CRF157_A6C.

   Conclusion. The analysis of HIV‐1 circulating in the Primorsky Krai confirmed that a specific molecular epidemic situation is developing in the region, which is characterized by active transmission of viruses not only of subtype A6, but also of subtypes B and C, which is not observed in other regions of Russia. For the first time in the Far East, a high frequency of HIV‐1 new unique recombinant forms occurrence has been described, some variants of which are beginning to spread among residents of the Primorsky Krai. An increase in the genetic heterogeneity of the viral population due to recombination variability of HIV is a negative prognostic factor for the territorial epidemic progress of HIV infection in the Far East.
Rust resistance of wheat and triticale samples in different plant growing stages
Authors: Volkova G. V. , Kudinova O. A. , Ignatieva O. O. , Agapova V. D. , Gladkova E. V. , Vaganova O. F. , Matveeva I. P.
Published: January 2024

Aim. To study resistance to leaf, yellow and stem rusts of winter and spring wheat and winter triticale samples from the collection of the N. I. Vavilov All‐Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) and breeding centres of southern Russia in different phases of ontogenesis and to identify new sources with group resistance.

   Material and Methods. The resistance of 158 wheat and triticale samples from the VIR collection and southern breeding centres to populations of leaf, stem and yellow rusts in different plant growth stages was analysed. In the juvenile phase the samples studied were inoculated with populations of rust fungi in climate chambers of the Federal Research Centre of Biological Plant Protection and the type of plant reaction to lesions was noted. In field conditions the samples were evaluated according to the CIMMYT scale on an artificial infectious background.

   Results. In the adult plant stage under field conditions 79 wheat and triticale samples with group resistance to leaf, yellow and stem rusts were identified, and in the juvenile stage 26 samples. 22 samples showed resistance to three rusts in both phases of ontogenesis. Of these, 5 samples belong to the VIR collection, 3 winter triticale varieties (Dozor, Knyaz, Svat) and the Kavalerka wheat variety selection of the P.P. Lukyanenko National Grain Centre, 9 lines from the Donskoy Agrarian Research Centre and the Federal Rostov Agrarian Research Centre, and 4 winter triticale varieties (Ataman Platov, Zimogor, Kapral, Legion) of selections of the Federal Rostov Agrarian Research Centre.

   Conclusion. The samples of wheat and winter triticale with group resistance which have been identified are promising for use in breeding for immunity to rust diseases.
Fauna of sone groups of invertebrates of Erebuni State Reserve (Armenia
Authors: Mirumyan L. S. , Harutyunyan R. G. , Marjanyan M. A. , Hovhannisyan V. S. , Avetisyan A. A. , Akopyan N. Ch. , Magomedova M. Z. , Magomedova P. D. , Ghasabyan M. G. , Harutyunova L. D.
Published: January 2024

Aim. The aim of the work is to research the fauna of invertebrates in the Erebuni State Reserve.

   Material and Methods. As research material served invertebrates gathered in the Erebuni State Reserve. The work was carried out at the Scientific Centre for Zoology and Hydroecology, National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia in the period 2019–2023. The material was from our own collections, as well as from collections of insects and mollusks of the Institute of Zoology. The identification and collection of insects and mollusks were done using standard methods.

   Results. An overview of some groups of invertebrates in the Erebuni State Reserve is here provided for the first time. As a result of the research, 35 species of Diptera, 15 species of Coleoptera, 44 species of Lepidoptera,10 species of aphids and 12 species of mollusks were identified. Some species are listed in the “Red Book” of Armenia and are under the protection of the state, and there are rare species and species found in the Republic of Armenia only in the reserve. 15 species of insects identified by us develop on 4 plant species included in the “Red Book” of Armenia.

   Conclusion. The Erebuni State Reserve is represented by a rather diverse and valuable fauna of invertebrates studied by us, including a number of rare and protected species. Species of invertebrates associated in their development with valuable wild, economically important and protected plants have been identified in the reserve. Identification of species diversity and trophic relationships of some groups of insects that develop on rare and protected plants of the reserve is relevant for natural areas under state protection, of which the Erebuni State Reserve is one.
Efecto de la intensidad de radiación solar del sistema de pastoreo en la conducta de ovinos Pelibuey en el periodo lluvioso
Authors: Martínez Melo Jorge , Serrano Torres Jorge Orlay , González Morales Abel , Fonseca Fuentes Norge , Lorenzo Feijó José Carlos , Herrera Villafranca Magaly
Published: January 2024

El objetivo fue determinar el efecto de la intensidad de radiación solar del sistema de pastoreo en la conducta de ovinos. El tratamiento 1 consistió en: monocultivo de gramíneas naturales (47 ± 5 lux); el 2: gramíneas naturales con árboles de Leucaena leucocephala (34 ± 3 lux); y el 3: gramíneas naturales con árboles de Manguifera indica (16 ± 3 lux). Se determinó el tiempo total de cada actividad por sesión del día. Se utilizó un diseño completamente aleatorizado, con arreglo factorial 3x2 (tres intensidades de radiación solar por dos sesiones del día).
La conducta en pastoreo fue afectada por la interacción entre los factores.
La actividad pastar-caminar fue mayor en los pastoreos de menor nivel de radiación solar (Leucaena y Manguifera) con 217.50 y 216.38 min respectivamente, en la sesión de la mañana; mientras que todos los tiempos fueron menores en la sesión tarde, con el menor resultado en el pastoreo al sol (108.05 minutos).
La reducción de la radiación solar bajo la copa de los árboles favoreció el comportamiento conductual de las ovejas, esto permitió que los animales realizaran actividades de descanso y rumia bajo la sombra de los árboles, con más preferencia en la sesión tarde.
Book Review Of The Book Titled “Aspects Of The Talent Management In The Workplace Environment Of The 2020s”
Authors: Iqbal Prof. Dr. Badar A
Published: January 2024

The book builds on an important issue of talent acquisition and management in the South African region. Particularly, the focus of different chapters is on the challenges faced in the education system of South Africa. Tracing the developments through the school system to the application of Maslow’s Need Hierarchy theory and entailing other such issues, a comprehensive outcome is suggested for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the people involved in institutions. In the post-COVID-19 world, a new era of competition has been unleashed, including the employees’ decisions; one of the chapters entitled “Buy, Build, or Borrow a Talent” highlights the contemporary issue. The post-COVID-19 scenario of the world is focused on Industrial Revolution 4.0, and the book addresses the challenges and issues of job security and its impact on talent acquisition. The chapters in the book serve a great need of the world grown out of the pandemic, addressing issues pertaining to organizational culture in the context of the changing scenario. As a research-based book, each chapter considers an important element of talent management from a different perspective. The chapters will keep readers intrigued by the recent pieces of evidence linked with fundamental concepts and conventional theories of human behavior.
Determination of quality criteria for candidate standard for anti-D immunoglobulin
Authors: Kalinina E. N. , Vildanova N. S. , Kormshchikova E. S. , Yovdiy A. V. , Smolnikova M. V.
Published: January 2024

Quality control of medicines is an integral part of the technological cycle, obligatory for the release of products into public distribution. Both in Russia and abroad, when carrying out of laboratory testing of the preparations, it is prescribed to use the reference materials – the certified standard samples. Currently, it is important for the Russian pharmaceutical industry to provide the methods for evaluating the specific activity of human anti-D immunoglobulin with a national standard sample. Its production is impossible without the production of stabilized concentrate of anti-D antibodies and verifying the suitability of each batch for sale. This requires the establishment of specification requirements and the development of regulatory documentation.

Aim is to define the quality criteria for candidate standard for anti-D immunoglobulin.

Material and methods. The national and foreign normative bases in the field of quality control of blood products, manufacturing and application of biological standards of medicines were analyzed. Three series of lyophilized concentrate of anti-D antibodies were obtained and a laboratory-experimental study of their properties was carried out.

Results and discussion. As a result of the work done, technical specifications were approved, including a list of consumer characteristics, a description of the methods for their assessment and relevant norms.

Conclusions. The established requirements can become the basis for the releasing quality control of the candidate standard for anti-D immunoglobulin during its serial production.
Study of the fungicidal effect of the chimeric form of interferon alpha-2b in relation to fungi-pathogens of plants and animals
Authors: Maslennikova V. S. , Miroshnichenko C. M. , Shelikhova E. V. , Tabanyukhov K. A. , Deulin I. Yu. , Pykhtina M. B.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the fungicidal effect of a chimeric form of recombinant interferon alpha-2b, fused with human apolipoprotein A-I, obtained by biosynthesis in the yeast Pichia рastoris, against significant fungal pathogens – pathogens of human and plant diseases.

Material and methods. The fungicidal activity of the chimeric cytokine was assessed using the agar block method against fungal pathogens: Alternaria alternata, Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus spp. and Penicillum spp. The fungicidal effect was assessed visually and by microscopy of a section of the fungal body stained with methylene blue, the germination of fungal spores – by subculture, the cytotoxicity of interferon preparations – on Vero cell culture.

Results and discussion. The studied recombinant interferons suppress the growth and reproduction of pathogenic fungi. Chimeric IFN has the greatest effect against pathogenic fungi A. alternate, Penicillum at a concentration of 15 ng/ml; inhibition of sporulation of fungi F. oxysporum and Aspergillus up to 87 % is achieved at a concentration of 150 ng/ml. The cytotoxicity of the new chimeric cytokine is 5,8 μg/ml, which is significantly more than toxic concentrations for fungi.

Conclusions. The chimeric form of interferon alpha-2b can be used as an immunotherapeutic agent with fungicidal activity.
Comparative characteristics of blood xanthine oxidoreductase profiles in discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Mozgovaya E. E. , Bedina S. A. , Trofimenko A. S. , Spitsina S. S. , Mamus M. A. , Zborovskaya I. A.
Published: January 2024

Discoid (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are chronic inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. Along with pathogenetic features, they have common characteristics. Immune disorders and oxidative stress are involved in pathogenesis of DLE and SLE. Development of oxidative stress is closely associated with the activation of xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) enzyme system.

Aim of the study was to reveal the features of XOR activities profiles in blood of DLE and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.

Material and methods. 31 patients with DLE, 56 patients with SLE, 35 apparently healthy individuals were enrolled in study. The activities of two convertible forms of XOR (xanthine dehydrogenase (XDG; EC 1.17.1.4) and xanthine oxidase (XO; EC 1.17.3.2)) were measured in plasma, lysed WBC and lysed RBC. The level of uric acid (UA) was determined in plasma.

Results and discussion. In contrast to the control, XO activity was higher and XDG activity was lower in plasma of DLE patients; activities of both XOR forms were decreased in lysed lymphocytes. Activity of XO was lower in plasma, XO and XDG activities were higher in lysed lymphocytes in DLE regardless of the SLE activity. XDG activity in plasma of and XO activity in lysed erythrocytes DLE patients was lower than in low activity SLE, but higher than in the subgroup with moderate and high disease activity. XDG activity of lysed erythrocytes in DLE was higher than in patients with low and moderate SLE activities, but lower than in patients with high diseases activity. Uric acid content in plasma of DLE patients was not differ from the control values, its level was increased at II and III degrees of SLE activity.

Conclusions. Changes in XOR activity in plasma and lysed WBC in DLE and SLE are unidirectional, but are more pronounced in the systemic form of the disease. Thus, DLE and SLE are characterized by some common changes in XOR activity, at the same time, XOR blood profiles have distinctive features, which are characteristic for nosology.
Antiradical and immunomodulatory effects of gynecological capsules developed for complex treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system
Authors: Shikova Yu. V. , Kufterina A. D. , Sakhautdinova I. V. , Bortsova Yu. L. , Fagamov R. R. , Galimova S. Sh. , Galimova E. F. , Mochalov K. S.
Published: January 2024

Aim of the study was to evaluate the antiradical and immunomodulatory effects of gynecological capsules (ovules) developed for the complex treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system.

Material and methods. Antiradical activity of gynecological capsules (ovuli) was evaluated in cell-free model systems by the ability to suppress the hyperproduction of free radical agents caused by the introduction of iron sulfate. Immunomodulatory activity was determined in the whole blood by their effect on the ability of phagocytic cells to generate reactive oxygen species.

Results. In cell-free model systems, the studied drug composition suppressed the activation of free radical oxidative processes induced by the iron sulfate, while at the same time enhancing the production of reactive oxygen species by leukocytes.

Conclusions. The results obtained may indicate that the developed gynecological capsules have antiradical and immunomodulatory activity, which allows us to consider them as a promising tool for the treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system.
Decrease in the effectiveness of valproic acid against the background of antibacterial therapy with imipenem/cilastatin in pediatric practice: A case report
Authors: Strok A. B. , Chenkurov M. S. , Kostyleva M. N. , Umutkuzina D. A.
Published: January 2024

A clinical case of the co-medication of valproic acid and cilastatin/imipenem in a 17-year-old girl with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is described. As an antiepileptic therapy, the child was prescribed valproic acid, the concentration of which in the blood plasma was more than 80 µg/ml, and seizures were not observed during this therapy. At the same time, due to the developed pneumonia, the girl was imipenem/cilastatin prescribed. Co-medication of drugs led to a decrease in the concentration of valproic acid in the blood plasma less than 50 µg/ ml, relapse of epileptic seizures was noted. Correction of antiepileptic therapy with phenobarbital did not lead to the seizure control. The removal of imipenem/ cilastatin contributed to the increase in the concentration of valproic acid in blood plasma above 50 µg/ ml, which corresponds to the recommended therapeutic range. Within two weeks after discontinuation of imipenem/ cilastatin, the concentration of valproic acid reached values as close as possible to the values before the start of antibiotic therapy. The authors of the article concluded that it is necessary to conduct therapeutic drug monitoring in children receiving valproic acid and imipenem/ cilastatin (antibiotic of carbapenem group), based on the known mechanisms of pharmacokinetic interaction.
System zintegrowanego planowania rozwoju w warunkach polskich. Założenia – zasady kierunkowe – koncepcja
Authors: Markowski Tadeusz , Drzazga Dominik
Published: January 2024

Praca podejmuje zagadnienia integracji planowania przestrzennego i planowania rozwoju, w kontekście postulatów wprowadzenia w Polsce systemowych reform usprawniających procedury zarządzania rozwojem przez administrację publiczną rządowa i samorządową. Podstawą do opracowania autorskiej koncepcji systemowych rozwiązań w zakresie planowania zintegrowanego były studia literaturowe z zakresu problematyki ekonomii rozwoju, zarządzania, planowania, gospodarki przestrzennej i urbanistyki, a także filozofii oraz specjalnie zorganizowany cykl seminariów i debat naukowych w gronie ekspertów zajmujących się teorią i praktyka planowania, a także doświadczenia własne autorów wynikające z realizowanych projektów badawczych oraz prac eksperckich nad krajowymi, regionalnymi i lokalnymi dokumentami strategicznymi. Monografia została podzielona na dwie części, z których pierwszą zatytułowano: „Teoretyczne podstawy i formalne przesłanki zintegrowanego planowania rozwoju”, a drugą: „Koncepcja systemu zintegrowanego planowania rozwoju”. Na część I. składają się rozdziały 1-8 w ramach, których omówiono podstawy aksjologiczne i ustrojowe planowania, kwestię interesu publicznego w planowaniu, współczesne uwarunkowania cywilizacyjne determinujące doktrynę urbanistyczną, rozwój metod i technik planowania, zagadnienia elastyczności w planowaniu będącym instrumentem interwencji publicznej w ułomne rynki, paradygmat sustensywnego rozwoju oraz inicjatywy administracji rządowej podejmowane od roku 1989 na rzecz zreformowania systemu planowania rozwoju i planowania przestrzennego. Na część II. pracy składają się rozdziały 9-14, w których omówiono założenia ogólne rekomendowanych zmian, a następnie dokonano szczegółowej charakterystyki nowych typów dokumentów planistycznych i strategicznych postulowanych do wprowadzenia do sytemu planowania na wszystkich szczeblach podziału terytorialnego kraju. W dalszej części pracy omówiono rolę i możliwą organizację publicznych służb planowania, ogólne zasady partycypacji społecznej w planowaniu oraz warunki wyjściowe i rozwiązania przejściowe związane z wprowadzeniem rekomendowanego system planowania zintegrowanego.
Can Emotional Working Memory Training Improve Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Outcomes for Social Anxiety Disorder: A Pilot Study
Authors: du Toit Simone A. , Schweizer Susanne , Moustafa Ahmed A. , Wong Quincy J. J.
Published: January 2024

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) models highlight maladaptive attention as a maintaining factor of SAD, potentially negatively impacting how individuals with SAD engage with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) content in a therapist’s presence. Emotional working memory training (eWMT) has been shown to improve affective attentional control. This pilot study assessed the proposed methodology for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine whether eWMT, by improving attentional control prior to internet-based CBT (iCBT), results in better CBT outcomes. The RCT would be considered feasible if the pilot study achieved rates ≥80% for eligible participants recruited, study measures completion, intervention completion, and participant retention. Results from 10 randomized participants showed rates ≥80% for recruitment of eligible participants and iCBT intervention completion. Completion of study measures, eWMT and Placebo training interventions, and participant retention were <80%. Results highlight the need to consider strategies to improve the methodology prior to the RCT.
“I Really Felt the Feeling”: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Thematic Synthesis of Healthcare Workers’ Experiences of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training
Authors: Huish Ellen , Donnelly Olivia , Marks Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

Purpose:Existing research suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training is beneficial for healthcare workers’ professional practice and personal well-being. This review aimed to further understanding of healthcare workers’ experiences of ACT training by synthesizing existing qualitative studies.

Methods:A systematic literature review identified papers published up until April 2022 using the Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases as well as relevant studies within the gray literature. Nine studies were included in the review, which were analyzed using Thematic Synthesis (Thomas & Harden, 2008).

Results:Three analytical themes were identified through the thematic synthesis: I am both the patient and the professional; a powerful and empowering experience; and it is not always comfortable.

Conclusion:This review has highlighted the importance of experiential learning. The training was a powerful experience for staff, but as such, it was not always comfortable. Recommendations for the future delivery of ACT training are made.
A Novel Scheme of Three to Eleven Phases Transformer Connection by using MATLAB Software
Authors: Karekar Satish
Published: January 2024

A novel scheme of three to eleven AC multiphase transformer to convert into DC power through modeling. The whole modeling has been simulated by using MATLAB Software. Multi-winding transformer block was taken from the sim-power system block library and turn ratios set in the dialog box then simulated. The complete design and simulation of the proposed work is presented in this paper. Now we have mentioned the simulation results only for RL load. Eleven phase transmission system can be developed for the generation of bulk power transfer. As per need of the induction motor under a loaded condition is used to proof the viability of transformation system. In eleven phase's, each phases shifted from the order by 32.73° (360°/11) and got the sin wave voltage/current. The connection scheme was expanded by using the modeling and simulation approach to prove the viability of the implementation.
Utilization of Melon and Snail Shell Waste Mixtures in the Carburization of Mild Steel
Authors: Abella Adzor S
Published: January 2024

As long as industrial and agricultural activities go on, wastes will continue to be generated. In view of this, wastes recycling/or conversion to other reusable materials that can be utilize by another industrial set-up is fast receiving worldwide attention. In this research work, the assessment of the suitability of melon and snail shell wastes mixtures in enhancing the surface hardness of mild steel via the pack carburization method has been investigated. The carburization process was carried out at the temperatures of 9000C, 9200C and 9400C for the soaking times of 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes respectively, and then quenched in water to harden. Thereafter, they were tempered at 2500C for 1 hour to relieve the residual stresses introduced into the steel specimens as a result of quenching. Standard method was adopted to determine the surface hardness of the carburized and un-carburized test specimens. Micro-structure examination was also performed using standard metallographic techniques to observe the microstructures formed. The results of the study showed increase in the surface hardness of all the carburized steel specimens in the different carburizing media. The steel specimens carburized with 80% snail shell wastes plus 20% melon shell wastes mixture had higher hardness values than those carburized with 100% snail shell wastes only. The maximum surface hardness values of 118VHN, 128VHN and 129VHN were obtained at the carburizing temperatures of 9000C, 9200C and 9400C respectively, for the soaking time of 60 minutes with the specimens carburized with snail and melon shell wastes mix. It was observed that the process variables (temperature and soaking time) significantly impacted on the quantity of carbon absorbed at the steel surface as depicted by the surface hardness values. The results of the research work have established the viability of melon and snail shell wastes mixture as an alternative source of carburizers in enhancing the surface hardness of mild steel.
Catalyst-free solid-state cross-linking of covalent organic frameworks in confined space
Authors: Wen Dan , Das Saikat , Zhao Yu , Fu Jingru , Qiao Zelong , Gao Yijing , Wang Yuxia , Zhao Ziqiang , Cao Dapeng , Peng Daoling , Zhu Weidong , Ben Teng
Published: January 2024

A “confined space” provides a unique environment to regulate the crystallization thermodynamics and kinetics by confining the reactants in the restricted space dimensions. Solid-state crystal-to-crystal transitions in confined space are controlled by the preassembly of molecules in a crystal lattice and occur inside the lattice. Herein, we report the first case of construction of crystalline cross-linked covalent organic frameworks (CL-COFs) through solid-state cross-linking of acetylenic groups-bridged 2D COFs in spatially limited systems. Specifically, this transformation is thermally induced, yielding CL-COFs with superlative properties, including outstanding enhancement in crystallinity, specific surface area, and stability. We further demonstrate the CL-COFs as high conductivity polymers after iodine doping. This work underscores the opportunity to use lattice-constrained solid-state cross-linking to develop more versatile and feature-rich polyacetylene networks.
THE INFLUENCE OF TRAVEL MODE CHOICE ON SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING - A CASE STUDY
Authors: ALI Mujahid , MACIOSZEK Elżbieta
Published: January 2024

The correlation between mobility and subjective well-being (SWB) has received much attention lately. Previous researchers have studied the effect of health parameters or SWB on transport mode; however, there is a lack of study on the influence of travel mode choice (TMC) for daily activities on SWB. Besides, the prediction of TMC is critical for transport planning. Therefore, the current study aims to study the TMC and its influence on overall SWB. Data from 732 individuals and 191 households are collected using random sampling techniques, which represents 0.029% of the total population. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for descriptive statistics, whereas R software was used for the multilevel linear regression analysis. The model estimation results show a significant correlation among the variables (p < 0.05, R2 > 0.20). Besides, those who are exposed to public transport and tend to use non-motorized transport modes engage in more physical activities than those who use a private vehicle, which has a negative impact on SWB. The outcome of current research helps policymakers build policies to achieve a sustainable transportation system.
ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN CHARACTERISTICS CROSSING ALONG ROADS
Authors: ASMAEL Noor M. , WAHEED Mohanned Q.
Published: January 2024

Pedestrian crossing represents a substantial problem. In Iraq, there are no spaces marked specifically for pedestrians, which causes many conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians that lead to many accidents. The pedestrian death rate has increased recently due to the deficiency in adequate pedestrian infrastructure. However, to date, limited research has measured pedestrian behavior at crossing intersections in Iraq. There is a need to carry out in-depth studies to analyze crossing behavior to increase traffic efficiency and pedestrian crossing safety. Pedestrian crossing behavior is a serious issue to be addressed to provide adequate pedestrian facilities to enhance the pedestrian traffic environment. Road safety can be improved by locating crossing locations at the right locations and enforcing laws for pedestrian crossing. This study analyzes pedestrian crossing behavior in Baghdad City, Iraq, for four intersections at an unmarked crossing in the Central Business District (CBD) area. All required data were collected by video recording and a field questionnaire. Then, the data were extracted from video recordings and classified according to the selected variables. The period for observing the behavior was during the morning peak hours (November; time: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.) for three days per week during normal conditions. This study examines pedestrian characteristics, vehicle/pedestrian flow characteristics, and traffic environment. Crossing patterns were followed for different gender and age groups. The finding reveals that the mean pedestrian speed is 1.33 m/sec. Also, males have a higher speed than females. The influences of age, gender, group size, and road width significantly affected pedestrian speed. The pedestrian speed decreased as pedestrian age increased. Gender and group size had significant effects on distinct crossing speeds. In addition, there is a weak significant correlation between pedestrian speed and selected variables. The study recommended specific marked places where a pedestrian must be located, and according to the pedestrian speed estimated in this study, a signal control for a pedestrian is recommended to be set up beside the street to organize the crossing with appropriate time for crossing safely.
COMPARISON OF RAILWAY PERFORMANCE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BASED ON DEA ANALYSIS DURING COVID CRISIS
Authors: STERNAD Marjan , GROFELNIK Igor
Published: January 2024

The efficiency of transportation systems has decreased due to restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of the research was to analyze the efficiency of railways in connection with the impact of COVID-19 on rail transport itself. Thus, using data envelopment analysis we determined how the measures during the pandemic affected the efficiency of passenger and freight transport. The efficiency of the railway system was evaluated using a linear programming technique that measures the effectiveness of homogeneous decision-making units. The model’s input variables consisted of technical attributes of railway tracks, while the output variables encompassed train operations, the conveyance of goods, and passenger transport. The results show the differences in railway efficiency between EU countries during the COVID-19 crisis. Our findings indicate that the COVID-19 crisis had a more substantial effect on the effectiveness of services than its impact on technical aspects. The results show the differences in railway efficiency between countries during the COVID-19 crisis. In the research, we found that the COVID-19 crisis had a negative impact on service effectiveness, as it decreased by more than 3%, while technical efficiency increased during the analyzed period, mainly at the expense of a lower number of train movements when transport equipment was not maintained. The differences between countries indicate the slow adoption of the necessary measures to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and the need for coordinated and flexible action by rail transport policymakers.
A Survey of Numerical Simulation Tools for Offshore Wind Turbine Systems
Authors: Fadaei Saeid , Afagh Fred F. , Langlois Robert G.
Published: January 2024

The emerging industry of offshore wind turbines mounted on floating bases has garnered significant attention from both academia and industry. The desire to understand the complex physics of these floating structures has led to the development of numerical and physical modelling techniques. While physical testing has traditionally been employed, there is a growing focus on cost-effective and accurate high-fidelity numerical modelling as a potential alternative or supplement. However, commonly used numerical engineering tools in the offshore industry are considered mid- to low-fidelity and may lack the desired precision for floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs). Given the complexity of these simulation codes, it is crucial to validate their accuracy. To address this, the International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind Technology Collaboration Programme initiated various research endeavors, including the Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration (OC3), Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration Continuation (OC4), Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration Continuation with Correlation (OC5), and the recent Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration Continued with Correlation and Uncertainty (OC6) projects. This study offers a comprehensive survey of the simulation tools available for FOWTs which were part of OC projects, focusing particularly on horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) and highlighting their capabilities and fundamental theories.
In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion of Dietary Fiber Rich Ruzeiz Date Pomace: Bioaccessibility and Stability of the Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidants.
Authors: Alhuthayli Haya Fahad , Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Awad ALkareem , Zarie Arwa A. , Al kharashi Nouf Abdulkarim , Aljasass Fahad Mohammed , Alkhudhayri Dalal A , Osman Magdi A.
Published: January 2024

This study investigated the chemical composition, and total phenolic content(TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity Reziz date pomace extracted using different solvent system. The recovery, bioaccessibility, and stability of bioactive compounds were evaluated using In vitro gastrointestinal digestion. The results showed that pomace rich source of fiber but low in fat, and protein. Extraction data revealed that methanol, and ethanol were the most effective solvent for TPC and TFC extraction with higher antioxidant activity. In vitro gastrointestinal digestibility significantly affected recovery, bio-accessibility and stability of bioactive compounds. The TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activities were significantly increased after the mouth digestion but decreased during the gastric and intestinal digestion. The bioaccessibility of polyphenol and flavonoid were 35.22% and 23.57% respectively after the intestinal digestion. The chyme insoluble fraction (pellet) showed higher bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity compared to the chyme soluble fraction. The high fiber content of the date pomace seemed to affect the bioaccessibility of the bioactive compounds. TPC or TFC and the antioxidant activity determined by DPPH and ABTS were found to have a positive correlation with the oral, gastric, and intestinal digestion. The GC-MS analysis of digested date pomace in mouth, gastric, or intestinal digestion revealed an increase in the number of peaks (compounds) compared to the undigested sample. According to these findings, Ruzeiz date pomace could be utilized as a bioactive ingredient source in formulation of functional foods to promote healthy life.
Fluidic Oscillator Performance under Several Mixing Chamber Dimensional Modifications
Authors: Karimzadegan Kavoos , Mirzaei Masoud , Bergadà Josep M.
Published: January 2024

In Active Flow Control (AFC) applications, to activate the boundary layer the use of pulsating flow has notorious energy advantages versus constant blowing/suction jet injections. For a given AFC application, five parameters, jet location and width, inclination angle, frequency of injection and momentum coefficient need to be tuned. Two main devices are nowadays capable of injecting pulsating flow with the sufficient momentum coefficient to delay the boundary layer separation, these are the Zero Net Mass Flow actuators (ZNMFA) and the Fluidic Oscillators (FO). In the present research, a novel FO configuration is analyzed for the first time at relatively high Reynolds numbers, fluid is considered as incompressible. After obtaining the typical linear correlation between the incoming Reynolds number and the outlet flow oscillating frequency, the effect of outlet width and mixing chamber wedge inclination angle dimensional modifications is addressed, modifications of the outlet width are observed to create large variations on the FO performance. The origin of the self-sustained oscillations is also analyzed in the present manuscript and greatly helps in clarifying the forces acting on the jet inside the mixing chamber. In fact we can conclude saying that the current FO configuration is pressure driven although the mass flow forces appear to be a much more relevant than in previous FO configurations studied.
Association of Temperament and Character Traits with Suicide Probability, Suicide Attempt and Perceived Stress Level in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Authors: Özdemir Yılmaz Selma , Ertekin Yazıcı Aylin , Yılmaz Hamdi
Published: January 2024

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a high suicide-risk mental disorder. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between temperament and character traits with suicide probability, suicide attempt and perceived stress level in patients with BD. A total of 39 euthymic patients with bipolar disorder who had a history of suicide attempt and 39 euthymic patients without a history of suicide attempt were included in this study. Sociodemographic and clinical data form, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5-Clinician Version (SCID-5/CV), Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Suicide Probability Scale were used for obtaining the data. HDRS, PSS and SPS scores of the group comprised of patients who attempted suicide were higher than the other group. There was no significant difference between the group of patients who had attempted suicide and the other group in terms of temperament characteristics. In the group of patients who had attempted suicide, self-directedness (SD) and cooperativeness (CO) scores were lower and self-transcendence (ST) score was higher than the other group. HA and ST were positively and SD negatively associated with SPS scores. In the regression analysis for suicide risk, the factors most associated with suicide risk were high HDRS and low CO score. Low SD in BD, high ST with CO may be associated with suicide attempt. Alongside low SD, high HA and ST may be associated with suicidal ideation. Treating residual depressive symptoms can reduce the risk of suicide.
State of the Art and Environmental Aspects of the Plant Microbial Fuel Cells Application
Authors: Lepikash Roman , Lavrova Daria , Stom Devard , Meshalkin Valery , Ponamoreva Olga , Alferov Sergey
Published: January 2024

Environmental pollution is becoming ubiquitous; it has a negative impact on the ecosystem diversity and worsens the quality of human life. This review discusses the possibility of applying the Plant Microbial Fuel Cells (PMFC) technology for concurrent processes of electricity generation, purification of water and soil ecosystems from organic pollutants, in particular, from synthetic surfactants and heavy metals. The review describes the PMFC functioning mechanisms and highlights the issues of the PMFC environmental application. Generally, this work summarizes different approaches to the PMFC development and to the potential usage of such hybrid bioelectrochemical systems for the environmental protection.