bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Improved Work Posture to Reduce Musculosceletal Disorders using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Ovako Work Posture Analysis System methods (Case Study : Employees in the Warehouse of PT. AFS Maros, South Sulawesi)
Authors: Mohamad Silvana , Fais Mohamad Ainul , Tjahjani Ida Kusnawati
Published: October 2023

PT. AFS is a Limited Liability Company engaged in catering services. One of the most important divisions in this field is in the warehousing department. Receiving is the place where the goods are entered, while the store is the place where the goods are stored for a period of time with reference to the expiration date of the product. Goods collection is done when receiving incoming goods, moving goods from the receptionist to the store, and when requesting goods from the production room. Body posture is a determining factor in analyzing the effectiveness of a warehouse operator's work. If the operator's work attitude is wrong or not ergonomic, the employee will tire easily and bone abnormalities can occur. Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders are complaints of skeletal muscles that are felt by a person from very mild to severe complaints. For the RULA and OWAS methods, posture analysis is only carried out in the main warehouse. The final Rapid Upper Body Limb Assessment (RULA) score for both workers was Score 7 (Action Level 4) which indicates that this condition is dangerous and requires immediate inspection and changes (on the spot). And the Ovako Work Posture Analysis System (OWAS) shows category 4 (This attitude is very dangerous for the musculoskeletal system. Needs to be corrected immediately/currently) and Category 1 (in this system problems in the musculoskeletal system don't need to be fixed).PT. AFS is a Limited Liability Company engaged in catering services. One of the most important divisions in this field is in the warehousing department. Receiving is the place where the goods are entered, while the store is the place where the goods are stored for a period of time with reference to the expiration date of the product. Goods collection is done when receiving incoming goods, moving goods from the receptionist to the store, and when requesting goods from the production room. Body posture is a determining factor in analyzing the effectiveness of a warehouse operator's work. If the operator's work attitude is wrong or not ergonomic, the employee will tire easily and bone abnormalities can occur. Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorders are complaints of skeletal muscles that are felt by a person from very mild to severe complaints. For the RULA and OWAS methods, posture analysis is only carried out in the main warehouse. The final Rapid Upper Body Limb Assessment (RULA) score for both workers was Score 7 (Action Level 4) which indicates that this condition is dangerous and requires immediate inspection and changes (on the spot). And the Ovako Work Posture Analysis System (OWAS) shows category 4 (This attitude is very dangerous for the musculoskeletal system. Needs to be corrected immediately/currently) and Category 1 (in this system problems in the musculoskeletal system don't need to be fixed).
Casos confirmados e internações por tuberculose pulmonar na faixa etária de 20 a 39 anos no Brasil entre 2017 e 2021
Authors: Machado Mariana Ribeiro , Gagliardi Capelli Daniella , Medeiros Raissa Carolina Dantas Mesquita de , Cartaxo Higor Braga
Published: October 2023

A tuberculose é uma doença infecciosa que representa uma delicada questão de saúde pública no Brasil. A transmissão ocorre por aerossóis de pessoas infectadas. O diagnóstico é feito por exames laboratoriais e radiografia de tórax. A vacina BCG é uma medida preventiva importante. O tratamento é gratuito pelo SUS, mas a adesão é um desafio. Houve aumento de casos em 2021 nas diversas regiões do Brasil. Em 2020, o país registrou 66.819 novos casos. Este estudo analisa casos de notificações relativas à tuberculose e internações por tuberculose pulmonar entre os anos de 2017 e 2021, contribuindo para pesquisas e estratégias de prevenção. O estudo é descritivo e ecológico, utilizando dados do Ministério da Saúde (SINAN e SIH/SUS) sobre casos de tuberculose em indivíduos de 20 a 39 anos de idade, no período de 2017 a 2021. Foram considerados critérios de raça/cor e gênero/sexo. Foram excluídas notificações relativas a outros anos e faixas etárias. Informações demográficas do IBGE também foram utilizadas.  A tuberculose pulmonar apresenta alta incidência e taxas de abandono de tratamento preocupantes. Medidas eficazes de prevenção, diagnóstico precoce e tratamento são essenciais para enfrentar essa doença e reduzir as desigualdades socioeconômicas e raciais associadas.
FISIOPATOLOGIA ONCOLÓGICA DOS CÂNCERES DE PARTES MOLES
Authors: Ribeiro Wanderson Alves , Paula Enimar de , Costa Sidney Silvino da , Reis Elcio Gomes dos , Oliveira Karine Gomes de Moura de , Neves Felippe Gomes de Oliveira , Fassarella Bruna Porath Azevedo , Neves Keila do Carmo
Published: October 2023

O câncer, como é conhecido o tumor maligno, se refere a um grupo de mais de 100 doenças que alteram as células, crescem de forma rápida, desordenada e agressiva. Essas células defeituosas se aglomeram formando o tumor, que invadem tecidos e órgãos adjacentes, por vezes distantes de sua origem, fenômeno conhecido como metástase. Essa neoplasia maligna tem como causa a mutação, que altera a estrutura genética (DNA) das células, que ao proliferar ocasiona o câncer. Diante disso, o estudo tem como objetivo analisar a fisiologia patológica dos sarcomas de partes moles e examinar as intervenções de enfermagem voltadas para a prevenção dessa doença. No que se refere a metodologia, trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica de caráter descritivo e abordagem qualitativa, com análise de literaturas científicas que nos remetam ao objeto de pesquisa. Utilizou-se como critérios de seleção da literatura, artigos completos, publicados em português, no período de 2018-2023, e os critérios de exclusão os artigos repetidos, publicações com textos indisponíveis, fora da língua vernácula e estudos com mais de 5 anos de publicação, fora do recorte temporal que, emergiriam os seguintes subtítulos: Histopatologia dos sarcomas de partes moles e Implementação de estratégias e prevenção frente aos sarcomas. Por fim, conclui-se que é fundamental ressaltar a importância da educação em saúde como uma estratégia primordial de prevenção dos sarcomas de partes moles. Através de campanhas de conscientização, informações sobre os fatores de risco, como exposição a agentes químicos, radioterapia prévia e predisposição genética, podem ser disseminadas para a população em geral. Além disso, é crucial fornecer orientações sobre a importância do autoexame e de buscar atendimento médico imediato em caso de sinais e sintomas suspeitos.
“RS Centenário”: New cultivar of brindle bean with high added value
Authors: Bertoldo Juliano Garcia , Favreto Rodrigo , Da Silva Raquel Paz , Da Costa Liege Camargo , Aires Rogério Ferreira , Gabe Nilton , Medeiros Coralia Maria Oliveira , Toigo Marcelo de Carli , Lannes Sérgio Dias
Published: October 2023

To increase productivity, new types of beans that present different characteristics, such as higher grain yieldare necessary. The cultivar RS Centenário is the result of a selection carried out in 2007 using the “Iraí” cultivar, in a plot of genetic seed production. In the 2008 crop season, the seeds of the selected plants originated a segregant population. In 2009, the mass selection was carried out again. After two advancing generations, the phenotypic uniformity of the population was reached and the seeds were harvested in bulk. After several tests, the “SM 0112” lineage was denominated cultivar “RS Centenário” and the results of the assessed at a value for cultivation and use (VCU) trials were used to register the new cultivar. “RS Centenário” was registered as a new cultivar to be commercially grown in the Rio Grande do Sul state (RS), in southern Brazil. “RS Centenário” is a common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar with a brindle seed coat, average weight of 1,000 seeds of 343 g, erect plants, indeterminate growth habit II/III, cycle of 88 days, high added value and average yield of 1,685 kg ha-1.
With Aging, Obesity, And Hypothyroidism, Can GERD Lead to A Large Hiatal Hernia?
Authors: Alishahdani Samira , Rekhi Shreya , Ayyub Javairia , Nandennagari Sailaja , Bethala Krupavaram , Kaur H. Jaasminerjiit , Menon Shashidharan , Babu Ancha Kishore
Published: October 2023

Hiatal hernia (HH) is a protrusion of the upper part of the stomach that is pushed into the thorax through an opening in the diaphragm. This paper mainly discusses causes of hiatal hernia, such as obesity, aging, and hypothyroidism, in a patient of 63 years old with a past medical history of hyperlipidemia, asthma, and anemia who complains of food being stuck in her chest along with emesis of food and cough. This paper's core is analyzing the causes of hiatal hernia and precise differential diagnoses.
Curcumin and Tulsi For Pulmonary Disorders In Pandemic Century
Authors: Babu A Kishore , Rosdi Nur Azalia , Tan Ching Siang , Menon Bama V. V. , Paneerselvam Ganesh Sritheran
Published: October 2023

Asthma, a chronic respiratory disorder, is witnessing an increasing global incidence, necessitating exploration of alternative treatments beyond conventional therapies. This study reviews the therapeutic potential of natural products, namely curcumin and tulsi, in managing asthma, juxtaposed against the backdrop of conventional pharmaceuticals. Adverse effects and limitations of current medications such as short-acting agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, and monoclonal antibodies are highlighted. Moreover, embryonic risks associated with these drugs further underscore the need for safer alternatives. Experimental findings suggest the efficacy of curcumin in reducing airway obstruction and inflammation, backed by its safety profile. Tulsi (holy basil), a mainstay in Ayurvedic treatment, also demonstrates promising effects in alleviating asthma symptoms. Future research will expand on this foundation to provide a holistic, natural treatment approach to asthma management.
Streptomyces at the Heart of Several Sectors to Support Practical and Sustainable Applications: A Review
Authors: Beroigui Oumaima , Errachidi Faouzi
Published: October 2023

This article emphasizes the various contributions of actinobacteria to the well-being of human life on our planet. Agrarian virtues begin with the substitution of chemical fertilizers with bio-fertilizing microorganisms which have a versatile potential for the benefit of soil and plants by playing complementary and interconnected roles. Thus, these microorganisms improve soil health through bioremediation phenomena and the elimination of several non-beneficial microorganisms. In agriculture, these microorganisms can be added to compost as inoculants to speed up the composting process and provide an additional source of beneficial microorganisms for the compost-treated soil. Streptomyces and other actinobacteria can also be used as biotechnological sources of herbicides and insecticides. In the medical and therapeutic sectors, this paper emphasizes the potential of actinobacteria, in particular Streptomyces species, in the production of antibiotics, antioxidant, and anticancer agents, opening up avenues for the creation of molecules with high benefits. In biotechnology, these totipotent microorganisms produce enzymes widely used in several industries, generating considerable revenue. Sporadic data accumulated on these types of microorganisms opens up many new avenues for exploiting these natural biocatalytic resources. Papers published in the last decade have exploded the amount of information that can be put to practical use. To maximize the value of these microorganisms, it would be advisable to create common threads between the themes that bring together the areas of expertise where these microorganisms could potentially be exploited. This bibliographical synthesis is a contribution to the development of a targeted database.
Conditions for increasing the competitiveness of agro-food enterprises
Authors: Guohe Qin , Kopiikovskyi Yurii ,   State Biotechnological University
Published: October 2023

Increasing the competitiveness of agro-food sector enterprises from a strategic perspective is inextricably linked to ensuring sustainable development and gaining long-term competitive advantages based on sustainable values and priorities. This implies the need to consider sustainable and environmentally neutral production methods in the management policy of business entities, the result of which should be new competitive products, original in terms of their quality parameters. Competitiveness implies enterprises’ high efficiency and ability to adapt to constantly changing environmental conditions. The level of competitiveness is formed not only at the level of individual producers but also at the level of the agro-food value chain in general and, thanks to the effect of scale and synergy, creates additional inclusive opportunities for improving the competitive positions of producers in the market. World experience has shown that solving these problems is possible by forming a competent, competitive strategy, which must meet the following criteria: the presence of clearly formulated relevant goals; the presence of a forecast of the development of the situation and scenarios for achieving the goal; the presence of a system of management and control of the main business processes. At the same time, the new policy of ensuring competitiveness should be aimed at strengthening the ties between agro-food chains and the market, consumers, and society, considering the interests of all parties. The priorities for achieving the goals of increasing the competitiveness of business entities along with commercial values should be increasing the added value of the agro-industrial production sphere, ensuring stable incomes of all participants in the agro-food chain, improving the use of resources and gradual transition to circular business models; formation of responsible consumer behavior and maximum satisfaction of consumer demand. The high variability of the external environment, the difficulties of identifying numerous and closely interacting factors, risks, and dangers, and the entropy of connections and relationships pose urgent tasks for businesses to form competitiveness as a system of strategies, measures, and technologies for maintaining market share and financial stability. Keywords: competitiveness, environment, agricultural enterprise, agro-industrial sphere, factors, drivers.
Des solutions fondées sur la nature pour une gestion durable des eaux souterraines ? Une revue des effets hydrogéologiques
Authors: SELLES Adrien , HERIVAUX Cécile , LE COENT Philippe , MARECHAL Jean-Christophe
Published: October 2023

Face au constat de la quasi-absence de prise en compte des aquifères dans la conception et l’évaluation des solutions fondées sur la nature (SFN), cet article introduit une attention particulière portant sur les SFN pouvant être mobilisées dans un objectif de gestion durable des eaux souterraines (SFN-ESO). Les SFN-ESO sont les actions qui s’appuient sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes et permettent de relever directement les défis de société liés à la gestion durable des eaux souterraines, tout en assurant le bien-être humain et un bénéfice pour la biodiversité. L’évaluation des effets sur les eaux souterraines de ces solutions pose des défis particuliers liés aux spécificités des aquifères libres, invisibles du fait de leur localisation souterraine, dont le fonctionnement est complexe et fortement dépendant du contexte géologique. De nombreux facteurs influencent les effets hydrogéologiques, notamment le climat, la topographie du bassin versant, la géologie, mais aussi les caractéristiques des écosystèmes concernés. Cet article propose de clarifier les liens entre SFN et eaux souterraines, et définit les critères permettant d’évaluer les effets hydrogéologiques des différentes solutions en matière de capacité à recharger les aquifères et à améliorer la qualité de l’eau. Il s’appuie sur une revue de la littérature scientifique évaluant les effets hydrogéologiques des solutions par grand type de milieu (agroforestier, urbain, aquatique), ainsi que les principaux facteurs de variation de ces effets. Ces travaux soulignent l’importance de considérer les effets hydrogéologiques dans les indicateurs d’impact des solutions fondées sur la nature.
Slave Population and Economy in Jamaica, 1807-1835
Authors: Higman B.W.
Published: October 2023

First published in 1976 (see HLAS 40:2983), work is a masterful analysis of the dynamics of slave labor in the economic growth of early-19th-century Jamaica. Discusses various characteristics of slave and free-colored population including mortality, birth rates, manumission, distribution, and structure, as well as jobs performed on island as a whole. Contains excellent statistical tables and new introduction by author. -Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58
The Construction and Representation of Race and Ethnicity in the Caribbean and the World
Authors: Alleyne Mervyn C.
Published: October 2023

Mervyn Alleyne’s work examines how the meanings and values of race and ethnicity have been constructed historically and how they are represented symbolically, with particular focus on the Caribbean. Alleyne examines the historical development of these categories in Europe, Asia and Africa and proceeds to an analysis of the Caribbean. Through this analysis, Alleyne draws on a wide array of evidence to ultimate oppose the widely held notion that racial antagonism against black people is the consequence of New World slavery in the period following the “discovery” of the Americas in the late fifteenth century.
EVALUATION OF NURSES MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL IN PADANG CITY, INDONESIA
Authors: Rahmi Yosmar  , Badriyya Elsa
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic can impact on a person’s physical and mental health, increasing depression, anxiety, and stress. The nurse is one of the dominant professions in providing health services to patients. Therefore, researchers are interested in evaluating the nurses' mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the government hospital in Padang City, Indonesia. This study aims to determine the nurses' mental health level and the factors influencing the condition. The research design used was non-experimental research with a comparative descriptive. The sample was chosen by consecutive sampling. The data was obtained from the demographic information questionnaire and the DASS-42 questionnaire from 108 nurses in the government hospital in Padang City. A total of 6.48%, 15.74%, and 8.3% of nurses experienced depression, anxiety, and stress categorized as mild to very severe based on this study. There was an association between the depression level of the nurse with gender, history of illness, and age, anxiety level with a history of illness, and the stress level of the nurse with gender and history of illness (p-value < 0.05). It can be concluded that most nurses are in normal mental health status. Some factors that influenced mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including gender, history of illness, and age among nurses in the government hospital in Padang City.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BODY WEIGHT STATUS AMONG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AGED 2-11 IN KUCHING DIVISION, SARAWAK
Authors: Teoh Wan Jool  , Law Leh Shii  , Cheah Whye Lian
Published: October 2023

The high prevalence of overweight and obese among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gains attention due to its substantial adverse health impacts. This study aimed to determine the associations between sociodemographic characteristics, parental feeding practices, child eating behaviour, and dietary intake with the body weight status of ASD children in Kuching Division, Sarawak. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 124 ASD children (83.9% boys and 16.1% girls) aged 2-11 years, together with their caregivers. The weight and height of ASD children were taken, and body mass index-for-age z-score (BAZ) was computed using AnthroPlus software. Child feeding practices, eating behaviour, and dietary intake were assessed through interviews, with the aid of a questionnaire. Multiple binary logistic regression was used in data analysis. The prevalence of underweight, risk-of-overweight, overweight, and obese ASD children was 3.2% (3.8% boys; 0% girls), 4.8% (2.9% boys; 15.0% girls), 16.9% (17.3% boys; 15.0% girls), and 20.2% (23.1% boys; 5.0 % girls), respectively. The multiple binary logistic regression revealed that the caregivers with high perceived child weight (AOR 31.313, 95% CI=6.127-47.218), high concern towards child weight (AOR 1.774, 95% CI=1.112-2.829), and high sodium intakes (AOR 3.747, 95% CI= 1.515-9.269) were significantly associated with increased risk of overweight or obesity, explaining 37.2% of the variation in body weight status. It is important to prioritise the perspective of caregivers’ feeding practices especially the caregivers with high perceived child weight and concerned child’s weight as well as sodium level of the ASD children while planning for obesity intervention programmes.
Why Do Local Residents Oppose Olympic Bids? An Electoral Perspective from Calgary 2026 (Supplementary)
Authors: Hillier Harry , Lucas Jack , McGregor R Michael
Published: October 2023

This supplementary file includes the survey questions for the file Why Do Local Residents Oppose Olympic Bids? An Electoral Perspective from Calgary 2026
Effect of Conductive Coating on Silver/Silver Chloride Electrodes for Cathodic Protection Application
Authors: Herlambang Karyanto , Pradipta Dwi Briyantama
Published: October 2023

Measurement of pipe to soil potential in a cathodic protection system is something that must be done which aims to monitor the performance of the installed cathodic protection system. The main measuring tool in measuring pipe to soil potential is the reference electrode. The stability of the reference electrode is important as a validation of the measurement results. So far, the stability of the reference electrode is very difficult to maintain due to frequent changes caused by the environment, especially for permanent reference electrodes that are buried in the underground or installed in seawater. Permanent reference electrode sensors commonly used in seawater is the Ag/AgCl reference electrode, but in fact the Ag/AgCl reference electrode is generally unstable and must be stabilized with a KCl solution and other problems have not been produced in Indonesia. This research will be carried out by adding a conductive layer to the Ag/AgCl electrode so that its stability can be increased. The sensor manufacturing process starts from pretreatment, electrolysis and product characterization. The results of the best coating thickness and weight gain experiments showed by the highest voltage variations and time variations (4000mV and 60 minutes). The presence of conductive solid material increases corrosion resistance from 0.00391 mm/year to 0.19549 mm/year and increases the stability of the Ag/AgCl layer ± 5 mV.
Kipsigis Cultural Values and Participation Rates Among Boys in Public Day Primary Schools in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya
Authors: Kirui Benson Kipkoech , Mwanzia Ruth , Mugambi Mercyjoy Karoki
Published: October 2023

Education is the foundation of the economic development of human resources. A country that provides free access to quality education for all its citizens is far more likely to reduce poverty, promote economic growth, lower child and maternal mortality and achieve social inclusion. Despite efforts by the Kenyan government to attain gender parity in access and participation in school by both boys and girls, there are still gaps in Trans Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, with boys' participation being low. This study aimed at establishing the influence of the Kipsigis' cultural values on participation rates among boys in selected public day primary schools in Trans Mara East Sub-County, Narok County. The study used a descriptive survey research design. The study was conducted in twelve public day primary schools selected randomly from sixty primary schools in Trans Mara East Sub-County. The target population for this study was 10,060, comprising 120 parent representatives, 60 Headteachers, 9600 pupils in classes six, seven, and eight, and 240 class teachers. Simple random sampling was used to select 144 pupils, while purposive sampling was used to select 12 head teachers, 31 class teachers, and 12 parent representatives, from which a sample of 199 participants was achieved. A pilot study was carried out in the Mogondo zone that was not part of the actual study involving 33 respondents. The reliability of the instruments was tested using Cronbach's Alpha, and a reliability coefficient of 0.758 was obtained. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0. The descriptive data was presented using tables of frequencies and percentages, while the Spearman Rho Correlation Coefficient was used to infer the relationship between Kipsigis cultural values and primary school participation among boys. The findings of the study showed that there is a moderate positive correlation between Kipsigis' cultural values and participation rates (r =0.587). The study concluded that Kipsigis' cultural values greatly influenced primary school participation among boys in public day primary schools. Based on the study, the researcher recommends positive cultural values to be used as instrumental tools to instil positive values in enhancing the participation of boys in primary schooling. It is hoped that the findings of this study may be useful in helping primary school administrators and managers, the Ministry of Education, and other key educational stakeholders in coming up with ways of strengthening primary school participation among boys
Caracterização de desempenho físico e demanda psicofisiológica de militares submetidos a cursos de Operações Especiais: um estudo descritivo
Authors: Santos Adriano Joaquim dos , Silva Júnior Lúcio Mauro Campos da , Calvo Adriano Percival Calderaro , Massaferri Renato
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Cursos de operações especiais (OpEsp) possuem como objetivo proporcionar aos instruendos conhecimentos que os capacitem a desempenhar funções de operadores especiais. Entretanto, os cursos de OpEsp podem não apresentar condições de fornecer intensidade e volume de carga de treinamento de forma sistemática e progressiva aos indivíduos ao longo do curso.
Objetivo: Caracterizar o desempenho físico e a demanda psicofisiológica dos alunos de cursos de OpEsp a fim de identificar o perfil e o impacto da carga de trabalho imposta pelo programa de treinamento.
Métodos: Estudo descritivo cuja análise concentrou-se na literatura acerca das alterações observadas em parâmetros fisiológicos, de desempenho físico e psicofisiológicos em OpEsp.
Resultados: Dentre os desafios impostos aos participantes do curso, está a necessidade de adaptações constantes, que requerem preparação física e psicofisiológica para enfrentarem as demandas específicas dos cursos de OpEsp. Tais demandas, por vezes, são desafios quanto ao desempenho e podem, ainda, representar riscos à saúde do militar, por vezes levando o indivíduo a deixar de concluir o treinamento.
Conclusão: Com vistas à otimização do desempenho, bem como a prevenção de lesões aos instruendos dos cursos de Forças de Operações Especiais (FOpEsp), é necessária a integração de várias áreas do conhecimento a fim de proporcionar a melhor preparação dos futuros especialistas, considerando aspectos como desempenho físico, nutrição, descanso, sono, dor, fatores cognitivos/psicológicos e adaptação a desafios ambientais. Ao combinar essas medidas, é possível obter uma visão holística do instruendo, contribuindo para o sucesso nos programas de treinamento intensivo.
Methodology for Implementation of Process Safety Management into Experiment Life Cycle
Authors: Prochazkova Dana
Published: October 2023

The presented work deals with experiments in laboratories that solve practical problems. Each experi-ment is a process that takes place under certain conditions, which significantly influence its results. Re-sults of experiment are further influenced by the quality of: inputs; technical and cyber equipment; con-trol; and the knowledge, experience and skills of personnel. Therefore, experiments supporting the prac-tice must be carried out using a methodology that ensures that the results always are of required quality. Process safety management, which is based on management of risks connected with process, has proven itself in practice. Therefore, we apply its principles into experiment life cycle. Paper shows methodology of process safety managements in experiments and its main part, i.e. prototypal checklist for evaluation of both, the partial risks and the integrated risk of experiment.
A Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) application for Depicting the Geoarchaeological pattern in Ancient Falasarna Harbour
Authors: Vallianatos Filippos , Hloupis George
Published: October 2023

In this work Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) results achieved in the archaeological site of Ancient Falasarna Harbour in Western Crete (Greece), are presented. The survey has been performed in a site only slightly explored up to now and where has been covered by the tsunami deposits created by the AD 365 earthquake event with magnitude 8.3 located offshore of western Crete. This Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) measurement campaign aimed to identify possible points where future localized excavation might and hopefully will be performed in the next few years. Based on the GPR findings, archaeological excavation works will be carried out in the region where the anthropogenic remains were estimated to be. This case study demonstrates and further corroborates the effectiveness and reliability of GPR for the non-invasive prospection of archaeological structures hidden in heterogeneous subsurface geoenvironment.
The Imminent Creation of Sentient Androids?
Authors: Amoroso Richard L.
Published: October 2023

Onset of the imminent paradigm shift to the 3rd regime of Natural Science (Classical, Quantum, Unified Field) will sustain an explosion in technological innovation. Chief among these innovations will be the appearance of room temperature table-top Bulk Universal Quantum Computing (UQC) – a fundamental key element in producing Sentient Androids (SA). Controversy will occur around the meaning of Android, the nature of Sentience, what it means to pass the Turing Test, and if passing the Turing Test is a satisfactory demonstration of Sentience indistinguishable from a human. It is proposed that two classes of SA will be developed: 1) the Cognitive Science model of AI where passing the Turing Test will be deemed sufficient and 2) a Cartesian Dualism model requiring a life principle for sentience – where the brain is a form of naturally occurring conscious quantum computer.
Covid –19 restrictions expose air traffic at the Munich Airport as hotspot of ultrafine particle pollution – implications for regional air quality/Covid-19 Restriktionen entlarven den Flugverkehr am Flughafen München als größte Quelle der Ultrafeinstaubbelastung – Implikationen für die regionale Luftqualität
Authors: Rottmann Oswald , Fingerle Jürgen , Herrmann Wolfgang , Müller-Starck Gerhard , Kendlbacher Reinhard
Published: October 2023

The massive decline of air traffic in consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic allowed a detailed analysis of aviation induced noise and particularly air pollution caused by kerosene combustion. As expected, aircraft noise is reduced significantly particularly during daytime. Notably, the particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 officially measured as pollution load at airports is proven to be almost unchanged in ambient air. As jets do not emit coarse fine dust but solely ultrafine particles smaller than 0.1 µm (UFP), this result is no surprise. However, the dramatic reduction of ultrafine particle concentration under reduced air traffic is exemplified e.g. by 7,100 UFP/cm3 in April 2020 while in February 2020 at the Munich Airport center still 54,200 UFP/cm3 were measured. Assuming an UFP background concentration of 5,000 UFP/cm3, a decline of air traffic by 93% reduced UFP by the same magnitude. Measuring the downwind plume of the airport at varying distances the number of particles decreases while the particle size increases which is based on the fact that aircrafts emit only smallest UFP which intermix with bigger UFP from other sources around the airport. Effective measures to prevent UFP emissions are urgently needed. In addition to the use of sulfur-free kerosene, towing the aircraft during all taxiing procedures is the most effective measure to reduce UFP on ground. This work fostered the development of https://10nm.de/, which intends to provide a simulation of the potential UFP load at any airport based on wind conditions like wind direction and wind speed.
Validierung und Vergleich einer gas- und flüssigchromatographischen Methode zur Messung schwerflüchtiger PAK/Validation and comparison of a gas- and liquid chromatographic method for the analaysis of non-volatile PAHs
Authors: Linke Julia , Breuer Dietmar
Published: October 2023

Kurzfassung Polyzyklische aromatische Kohlenwasserstoffe (PAK) sind aufgrund ihres ubiquitären Auftretens im Alltag und an verschiedenen Arbeitsplätzen sowie ihrer persistenten, bioakkumulierenden und toxischen Eigenschaften von besonderer Relevanz für den Arbeits- und Umweltschutz. Hauptsächlich werden dabei die 16 PAK analysiert, die in den 1970er-Jahren von der US-amerikanischen Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) priorisiert wurden. Mittlerweile ist jedoch bekannt, dass höhermolekulare PAK (mindestens Fünf-Ring-Systeme), die in der Routineanalytik für gewöhnlich nicht untersucht werden, ein teils deutlich höheres karzinogenes Potenzial aufweisen. Um diese PAK analysieren zu können, sind entsprechende Methoden notwendig. In diesem Projekt wurden daher eine gaschromatographische (GC) sowie eine flüssigchromatographische (HPLC) Methode entwickelt und anhand von Kenndaten wie den Nachweis- und Bestimmungsgrenzen sowie der Linearität miteinander verglichen. Bei der Auswahl der Analyten lag der Fokus auf PAK mit mindestens fünf Ringen und alkylierten PAK. Der Vergleich der beiden Methoden entspricht den Erwartungen, dass die entwickelte GC-Methode durch die Kopplung mit einem Massenspektrometer eine höhere Empfindlichkeit erzielt, wobei diese mit steigender molarer Masse der Analyten abnimmt. Die für die HPLC entwickelte Methode hingegen weist auch bei den höhermolekularen PAK eine gute Empfindlichkeit auf, ist jedoch aufgrund fehlender Linearität bei hohen Konzentrationen in ihrem Messbereich eingeschränkt. Welche der beiden Methoden eher für die Routineanalytik geeignet ist, muss aufgrund der stark unterschiedlichen Analysezeiten – ca. zwei Stunden für GC und ca. 32 Minuten für HPLC – abgewogen werden.
Praktische Erfahrungen mit der Bestimmung von effektiven Rauigkeitslängen aus Windmessungen/Practical experience with effectively determined roughness lengths from wind measurements
Authors: Petrich Ralf , Delan Axel
Published: October 2023

Der Deutsche Wetterdienst hat mit einem speziellen Merkblatt Verfahren zur Bestimmung der effektiven Rauigkeitslänge aus Windmessungen verfügbar gemacht, die nach gegenwärtigem Stand der Untersuchungen sehr leistungsfähig sind. Bei Anwendung im Rahmen der Bereitstellung von meteorologischen Daten für Ausbreitungsrechnungen ergeben sich in der Praxis jedoch Probleme, die hauptsächlich auf eine nicht vollständig qualitätsgesicherte Datenbasis zurückzuführen sind. Somit ist es unerlässlich, sowohl die Anwendungsvoraussetzungen der Verfahren strikt zu prüfen und auch für die berechneten Ergebnisse selbst eine Prüfung auf Korrektheit durchzuführen. Nur dann gelingt eine konsistente Einordnung der Verfahren in das vorhandene Gefüge von Regelungen, Vorgehensweisen und Richtlinien. Die im April 2023 veröffentliche Fortschreibung des Merkblattes gibt konkrete Hinweise, wie eine Qualitätssicherung für die einzelnen Verfahren durchgeführt werden kann. Im vorliegenden Artikel wurden die bisher erlangten Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen zusammengefasst und in ein geschlossenes Ablaufschema zur Rauigkeitsbestimmung um Windmessstationen gebracht.
Verifying the BWC: A Primer
Authors:   UNIDIR, Revill James
Published: October 2023

At the Ninth Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction (BWC) in 2022, States Parties agreed to establish a new Working Group on the strengthening of the Convention, which will operate during the next intersessional period between 2023 and 2026. The agenda for the Working Group includes discussion on, among other things, compliance and verification. This is the first time in 20 years that verification will be formally discussed within the BWC framework, initiating a new process that opens a window of opportunity for States to advance work around monitoring and compliance. This UNIDIR report, the first in a series, serves as a primer for the consideration of verification in the context of the BWC, with a particular focus on Article I and the core obligations contained in the title of the BWC. The paper begins with elements of a working definition of verification, before considering theoretically what contemporary biological weapons and biological weapons programmes might look like. The paper proceeds to discuss tools and approaches to verification of the BWC, and the importance of agreed procedures and resources, before concluding with some reflections on what the Working Group might be able to achieve.
Bound to a spider without its web: Task-type modulates the retrieval of affective information in subsequent responses
Authors: Schöpper Lars-Michael , Jerusalem Alicia , Lötzke Lisann , Frings Christian
Published: October 2023

Action control theories assume that upon responding to a stimulus response and stimulus features are integrated into a short episodic memory trace; repeating any component spurs on retrieval, affecting subsequent performance. The resulting so-called “binding effects” are reliably observed in discrimination tasks. In contrast, in localization performance, these effects are absent and only inhibition of return (IOR) emerges – a location change benefit. Affective information has been found to modulate binding effects; yet a modulation of IOR has led to mixed results, with many finding no influence at all. In the current study, participants discriminated letters (Experiment 1) or localized dots (Experiment 2) on a touchpad in prime-probe sequences. During the prime display two images – one with fruits and one with a spider – appeared, one of which spatially congruent with the to-be-touched area. In the discrimination task, previously touching a spider compared to a fruit slowed down response repetitions. In contrast, the localization task only showed IOR. This suggests that task-irrelevant valence is integrated with the response and affects subsequent responses due to retrieval. However, this is not ubiquitous but depends on task type. The results shed further light on the impact of affective information on actions.
Radical chemistry in polymer science: an overview and recent advances
Authors: Wang Zixiao , Cui Feichen , Sui Yang , Yan Jiajun
Published: October 2023

Radical chemistry is one of the most important methods used in modern polymer science and industry. Over the past century, new knowledge on radical chemistry has both promoted and been generated from the emergence of polymer synthesis and modification techniques. In this review, we discuss radical chemistry in polymer science from four interconnected aspects. We begin with radical polymerization, the most employed technique for industrial production of polymeric materials, and other polymer synthesis involving a radical process. Post-polymerization modification, including polymer crosslinking and polymer surface modification, is the key process that introduces functionality and practicality to polymeric materials. Radical depolymerization, an efficient approach to destroy polymers, finds applications in two distinct fields, semiconductor industry and environmental protection. Polymer chemistry has largely diverged from organic chemistry with the fine division of modern science but polymer chemists constantly acquire new inspirations from organic chemists. Dialogues on radical chemistry between the two communities will deepen the understanding of the two fields and benefit the humanity.
Increasing mustard (Brassica juncea L.) yields through exposure sound and preventive pest management based on refugia plants
Authors: Munar Asritanarni , Widihastuty Widihastuty , Susanti Rini , Hanafi Muhammad , Bangun Imam Hartono
Published: October 2023

Abstract. In Indonesia, mustard plants will increase by 8.2% in 2021, but more than that is needed to meet the community's needs due to a growing population. Pests and fertilization problems hinder expected growth.  The provision of plant fertilizers can be replaced through the application of sound. Exposure sounds to plants can increase plant growth by opening stomata, improving water absorption, and increasing plant nutrient uptake. This study aimed to examine the application of sound effects and refugia plants t890po increase the growth and yield of mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.). The study used a Time's Series Randomized Block Design with 3 replications. The first factor is sound applications (S) consisting of S0 = without sound, S1 = rock music (Frequency 21-14,000 Hz), and S2 = classical sound (Frequency 21-14,000 Hz). The second factor is the refugia plant (R) consisting of R0 = without refugia, R1 = Tagetes erecta L., R2 = Zinnia elegans L, and R3 = Ocimum bassilicum L. The application of classical sound frequency (20-14,000 Hz) affects the growth process of mustard plants through the increase in plant height (14.5%), leaf area (20.92%), wet weight (3.5%), dry weight (26.41%), total chlorophyll (11.62%) and plant N content (31.03%). Meanwhile, rock music frequency (20-14,000 Hz) can increase plant height (2.97%), leaf area (19.11%), and total stomata (9.6%). Refugia plants affect the process of plant protection through their ability to attract pests in the research area.
Analisis Curah Hujan Efektif di Daerah Kumbung Kecamatan Lunang Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan Untuk Perencanaan Detail Desain Jaringan Irigasi
Authors: Idrat Vionadwiuchtia
Published: October 2023

Sektor pengadaaan air khususnya irigasi di beberapa daerah Indonesia mempunyai peranan yang sangat penting bagi pertumbuhan tanaman. Namun kelebihan dan kekurangan air harus bisa dikendalikan sesuai dengan kebutuhan tanaman agar tanaman dapat tumbuh dengan baik dan terhindar dari kerusakan tanaman. Besarnya curah hujan efektif yang terukur sangat mempengaruhi tanaman dengan masa pertumbuhan tanaman yang dimanfaatkan langsung oleh tanaman. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah  menganalisa dan menghitung curah hujan efektif pada padi dan palawija. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan analisa klimatologi dan hidrologi dengan data curah hujan selama 8 tahun pada pos stasiun curah hujan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan analisis curah hujan efektif di daerah Kumbung didapatkan curah hujan efektif maksimum R80 (128,20 mm/bulan) terjadi pada tengah bulan pertama bulan Desember curah hujan minimum R80 (22,24 mm/bulan) terjadi pada tengah bulan pertama bulan Januari, curah hujan efektif maksimum R50 (306,90 mm/bulan) terjadi pada tengah bulan kedua bulan Oktober dan curah hujan minimum R50 (76,7 mm/bulan) terjadi pada tengah bulan kedua bulan September.
Perancangan Campuran Beton Mutu Tinggi Dengan Kombinasi Abu Batu Dan Fly Ash Sebagai Pengganti Agregat Halus
Authors: Zakinah Miftha Nur , Andi Abidah  , Muhammad Junaedy Rahman
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini, terdapat enam komposisi variasi abu batu dan fly ash menggunakan additive campuran beton mutu tinggi yaitu variasi FA 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, dan 30%. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui karakteristik beton mutu tinggi dengan variasi abu batu dan fly ash, untuk mengetahui perbandingan kuat tekan beton mutu tinggi dengan berbagai variasi abu batu dan fly ash sebagai pengganti agregat halus dan untuk mengetahui variasi beton mutu tinggi dengan kombinasi abu batu dan fly ash sebagai pengganti agregat halus. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa setiap penambahan persentase fly ash, dapat memberikan pengaruh yang membuat campuran beton juga ikut meningkat dan padat. Adapun hasil pengujian kuat tekan beton sebagai berikut: persentase variasi FA 5% tidak mencapai mutu rencana yaitu Fc’ 50 MPa, dengan mendapatkan hasil kuat tekan rata-rata 30,36 MPa,  FA 10% = hasil kuat tekan rata-rata 34,51 MPa, FA 15% = hasil kuat tekan rata-rata 37,03 MPa, FA 20% = hasil kuat tekan rata-rata 40,09 MPa, FA 25% = hasil kuat tekan rata-rata 45,06 MPa dan mencapai standar beton mutu tinggi tetapi tidak mencapai mutu rencana, dan untuk variasi FA 30% mencapai mutu rencana dengan kuat tekan rata-rata yaitu 50,04 MPa.
Evaluación de Riesgo Climático a Nivel Local de los Sistemas Agroproductivos de Maíz Duro Amarillo en Dos Cantones del Ecosistema Seco Tropical de la Provincia de Loja - Zapotillo y Pindal
Authors: Dávila Cevallos Alfredo Xavier
Published: October 2023

El cambio climático y su gestión se perfila como un desafío multisectorial e interinstitucional a nivel mundial, con injerencia de las esferas políticas, económicas, sociales y culturales, debido principalmente a los potenciales impactos que un clima cambiante puede ocasionar en los sistemas naturales incidiendo en el agravamiento de la pobreza global, la inequidad, los conflictos sociales y el desarrollo insostenible. Este estudio validó la metodología para el análisis del riesgo climático basada en el modelo matemático del 5to Reporte de Evaluación del IPCC (WGII AR5), adoptada por Ecuador en el marco de la 3era Comunicación Nacional de Cambio Climático, y desarrollada por FAO para el sector ganadero, bajo dos enfoques del riesgo climático: ambiental y socioeconómico, en el sistema de producción de maíz duro amarillo en los cantones de Zapotillo y Pindal. El estudio examina la afectación en la cobertura de maíz y el índice de producción individual, causada por las amenazas climáticas asociadas a la precipitación que afectan a este cultivo en la zona: sequías y lluvias intensas, con un nivel de desagregación Parroquial de la información. Los datos recibieron un tratamiento estadístico previo de normalización y se definieron cinco categorías de análisis de acuerdo con el nivel de riesgo. Los resultados del estudio muestran que los niveles más altos de riesgo climático ambiental asociado a las sequías son más frecuentes en las parroquias de Pindal que, en parroquias de Zapotillo. Además, el nivel moderado de riesgo climático socioeconómico asociado a las sequías es más frecuente en las parroquias ubicadas en la zona norte, que en las el sur. En cuanto a los niveles de riesgo climático ambiental y socioeconómico asociados a lluvias intensas, presentaron niveles que van desde moderado hasta bajo en las parroquias de dichos cantones.