bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Maternal ABO Blood group and pregnancy complications of adichunchanagiri hospital B.G Nagara -A cross sectional study
Authors: M Malini , CR Meghana , K Amita , N Smitha
Published: December 2023

ABO blood group has been divulged as a risk factor for perceptible diseased states. The ABO blood group differences may put a patient at specific risk according to their inherited antigens among the obstetrical syndromes like Intrauterine growth restriction, Pre-eclampsia and pre-term labour. Studies conducted have shown Group O individuals had lowest plasma von Willebrand factor and non O group had elevated level of this factor which showed increased thrombotic risk among these individuals. The earlier studies conducted have focused only on preeclampsia but not on other complications of pregnancy and the data available is scarce. The study aims to determine whether maternal ABO blood groups contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes especially in this part of the country.

The study was conducted on 50 pregnant women who were having complications of pregnancy including preeclampsia (PE), cases of Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) were considered as study cases and 50 pregnant women with normal pregnancy without any complications were categorized as controls. The study was conducted for a period of 6 months among patients attending Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Adichunchanagiri hospital selected based on convenience sampling procedure. Maternal ABO Blood group of the subjects were determined by Haemagglutination technique.

Relationship between maternal ABO Blood group and Pregnancy complications (PE, PIH.GDM) was estimated by calculating odds ratio from logistic regression models using Blood Group O as a reference group and p – value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. The results of the present study have found that maternal AB blood group was highest among preeclampsia and PIH category of cases.

The present study conducted have found maternal AB blood group was highest among PIH and preeclampsia category of casesFrom the study conducted we want to conclude non-O blood group had the highest risk compared to O Blood group among pregnancy complications.
Tamiz Neonatal Cardiaco
Authors: Mier Martínez Moisés , García Benitez Luis Antonio , Tamariz Cruz Orlando
Published: December 2023

El TNC es una estrategia que nos permitirá incrementar el número de pacientes con CCC que se detectan oportunamente. 

Si bien, aún está pendiente la publicación de la Norma Oficial Mexicana en donde se establezca el marco normativo y operativo para su implementación, así como el algoritmo a emplearse en el territorio nacional, es importante que el médico pediatra y de primer contacto se encuentre familiarizado con el concepto de TNC, los algoritmos, así como la interpretación de sus resultados.
Cognitive potential of agglutinative languages in intelligent technologies
Authors:   Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Institute of Applied Semiotics, Suleymanov D.S. , Gilmullin R.A. ,   Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Institute of Applied Semiotics, Gatiatullin A.R. ,   Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Institute of Applied Semiotics
Published: December 2023

This article describes an approach to development of new intelligent technologies based on the study of cognitive potential and semiotic modeling of lexical and grammatical structures of agglutinative languages (using the Tatar language as an example). A classification of cognitive lexical grammatical structures that determine the information technological effectiveness of a language is proposed. Specific examples show the relevant capabilities of the Tatar language for compact representation of knowledge, operating with fuzzy information, revealing such important properties as regularity, natural and constructive complexity, recursion, deep morphological ellipsis, functional diversity and semantic multivalence of affixes. The proposed approach, based on semiotic models of agglutinative language and the use of technological means of verbalization and contextual recognition of language meanings, can provide effective solutions for creating intelligent tools for accumulating and processing knowledge. Work in this direction creates the prospect of building a cognitive-communicative artificial intelligence system based on a universal language of communication between artificial intelligence systems as well as with humans.
Method of indirect preferences for forming criterion weights with a multi-level structure
Authors:   RUDN University, Korneenko V.P. ,   V.A. Trapeznikov Institute of Management Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2023

The method of forming criterion weights in tasks of multi-criteria evaluation of objects with a multi-level structure of indicators presented in the form of a hierarchical tree, is shown. The weights values are calculated on the basis of indi-rect measurement of preferences of adjacent pairs of local weights of criteria included in the vertices of a higher level of the hierarchical tree, in the form of expert assessments in the quantitative scale of relations. The calculation of quantitative weights first comes down to lexicographic sorting by descending order of criteria importance at each level of the hierarchy that are included in the vertices of a higher level, as a result of which the number of expert compari-sons of adjacent pairs in the scale of relations is reduced. The formation of local coefficients of the criteria importance is mathematically justified and is based on a matrix with special properties. A comparative analysis of the proposed method for forming quantitative weights with the method of hierarchy analysis, the least squares method and the ap-proximation matrix method based on the matrix of paired comparisons, is given. An example is given of solving the problem of multi-criteria evaluation of combat aircraft that participated in the tender, according to the tactical and technical characteristics presented in various measurement scales.
Mathematical analysis for simulation of incompressible fluid flow
Authors: Santos Rômulo Damasclin Chaves dos , Sales Jorge Henrique de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

The omnipresence and complexity of physical phenomena drive the strong search for tools capable of simulating them, since many applications require computationally viable, reliable and, preferably, low-cost simulations. Thus, a priori, this work has two objectives: i) understand the theoretical foundations of fluid dynamics with an important computational method aimed at simulating incompressible flows, called SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamic), which will subsequently be implemented; and ii) assist in the consolidation and application of key concepts in mathematical analysis for computer simulation. Our efforts in this work provide mathematical foundations, which in turn, describe the dynamics of fluid dynamic motion.
Communication and Genealogical System of Mosque Imam: a Study in East Lombok and North Lombok, Indonesia
Authors: Hakim M Sabron Sukmanul , Manggola Alen , Ridlo Ali , Rifa’i Akhmad , Masri Mohammed Sharin Haji
Published: December 2023

Genealogy as a system is generally used to preserve a tradition, culture, thought, science, or power. However, in the Raudhatul Muttaqin Mosque, Kotaraja East Lombok and Al-Bayani Mosque, Gondang, North Lombok, this system is actually used to determine the imam, which in Islam and the government there are no rules regarding the obligatory prayer imam from certain descendants. The purpose of the research is to identify how the descendants of Sheikh H. L. Abdurrahman and Amiq Sahabuddin communicate with the community in implementing the genealogical system of mosque imam in Kotaraja and Gondang. The research method used is a qualitative type of a case study and data were collected through observation, documentation, and interviews with the generations of Shaykh H. L. Abdurrahman and Amiq Sahabuddin as mosque imam, community leaders, and villagers. The study concluded that the main actors of persuasion to the community are the descendants of the imam who are supported by the power of the message, media, argumentation, psychological appeal, credibility, and legitimacy of the community. The persuasion process of the descendants of the imam displays convincing expressions and contains various values, both religious, customary, social, and educational values, so that the community can accept it well.
Inevitable Role of Grafting in Improvement of Cucurbitaceous Crops: A Review
Authors: Karthiga P. , Senthilkumar S. , Srivignesh S. , Manivannan S.
Published: December 2023

Cucurbit grafting has grown in favour among vegetable gardeners all over the world. The approach was originally developed to prevent soil-borne diseases, which remain still very important in today’s intensive agriculture. Important diseases that can be controlled by utilizing cucurbit rootstocks include fusarium and verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, phytophthora and root-knot nematode. Demand for vegetables has been tremendously increasing around the world and due to the scarcity of arable land, persistent cultivation of vegetables being done under unfavourable soil and environmental stress conditions, especially in protected cultivation. Hence to lessen the production losses brought on by such abiotic and biotic stresses in cucurbits be to graft them onto rootstocks. Cucurbit grafting has also resulted in the production of organic and environmentally safer produce by reducing the intake of unfavourable pesticide residues. However, due to recent developments, this strategy now multifarious and used for a multitude of things. Increased usage of grafted seedlings will surely be encouraged by the development of versatile rootstocks, effective grafting tools and methods in numerous nations. The current review work highlights numerous studies on cucurbitaceous crop grafting carried out globally on issues including abiotic and biotic stresses, growth, yield and quality of cucurbitaceous crops.Cucurbit grafting has grown in favour among vegetable gardeners all over the world. The approach was originally developed to prevent soil-borne diseases, which remain still very important in today’s intensive agriculture. Important diseases that can be controlled by utilizing cucurbit rootstocks include fusarium and verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, phytophthora and root-knot nematode. Demand for vegetables has been tremendously increasing around the world and due to the scarcity of arable land, persistent cultivation of vegetables being done under unfavourable soil and environmental stress conditions, especially in protected cultivation. Hence to lessen the production losses brought on by such abiotic and biotic stresses in cucurbits be to graft them onto rootstocks. Cucurbit grafting has also resulted in the production of organic and environmentally safer produce by reducing the intake of unfavourable pesticide residues. However, due to recent developments, this strategy now multifarious and used for a multitude of things. Increased usage of grafted seedlings will surely be encouraged by the development of versatile rootstocks, effective grafting tools and methods in numerous nations. The current review work highlights numerous studies on cucurbitaceous crop grafting carried out globally on issues including abiotic and biotic stresses, growth, yield and quality of cucurbitaceous crops.
Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Evaluating the Feasibility and Perception of Natural Farming in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Kumar Chetti Praveen
Published: December 2023

Background: The Indian agricultural industry has faced numerous challenges, including heavy reliance on chemical inputs, declining soil quality, rising cultivation costs and farmer distress. Natural farming, which emphasizes organic and agroecological practices, has emerged as a viable alternative to address these issues and promote environmental and economic sustainability. This research article explores the potential of natural farming as a pathway to sustainable agriculture in India. Methods: The study focuses on the state of Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the Vizianagaram district, where the adoption of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) has been significant. A comprehensive economic analysis is conducted, comparing natural farming with conventional farming methods. Primary data is collected through surveys and interviews with farmers practicing natural farming and conventional farming methods. Result: The results highlight the perception and attitudes of farmers towards natural farming. While both Natural Farmers and Conventional Farmers acknowledge the feasibility and benefits of natural farming, they differ in their views on complexity, scalability, input preparation and the challenges of acquiring and maintaining Desi cows. Based on the findings, policy recommendations are provided to promote and support the adoption and expansion of natural farming practices. These recommendations include awareness and education campaigns, training and capacity building, financial support, research and development initiatives, collaboration and networking, policy integration, market support and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
Screening of Lentil Germplasm against Stemphylium Blight and Studies on Association between Disease and Biochemical Parameters
Authors: Roy A. , Sarkar A. , Pavithra S. , Bhaumik P. , Bhattachraya P.M. , Sahana N.
Published: December 2023

Background: Stemphylium blight, an important fungal disease of lentil caused by Stemphylium botryosum Wallr, has been reported to cause an estimated yield loss of 62% in India and Bangladesh. Considering the importance of the crop vis-à-vis the severity of the disease under terai agro-climatic region of West Bengal, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the germplasm of lentil for Stemphylium blight resistance for their utilization in future resistance breeding programme. Methods: The present experiment was carried out during the rabi season of 2019-20 and 2020-21 with forty lentil germplasm including two checks viz; WBL77 and IPL220 in an alpha lattice design under field condition and in completely randomized design under artificial inoculation respectively. Statistical analysis was carried out using R v. 4.1.1 software. Result: ANOVA revealed significant variation among the genotypes for the studied characters. PCV was found to be higher than GCV for all the studied characters. High heritability (broad sense) accompanied with high genetic advance as percent of mean indicated the presence of additive type of gene action. Based on per cent disease index germplasm were categorized as resistant or moderately resistant types for both under field condition and artificial inoculation. AUDPC was significantly but negatively associated with change in phenol and change in OD phenol under field condition same as that was observed between AUDPC and PPO content under artificial inoculation. Above study state that selection based on disease reaction and their associated parameters gives fruitful result to provide disease resistance parent against Stemphylium blight.
Impact of Cowpea-maize Intercropping and Bio-rational Product on Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) in Fodder Maize
Authors: Singh Subash , Walia Sohan Singh , Bhullar Kuldeep Singh
Published: December 2023

Background: A recent occurrence of fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) a new invasive pest in Africa attained epidemic form in 2016. Consequently, researchers probed various ecofriendly methods to manage the pest. The effect of intercropping cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] with fodder maize (Zea mays L.) on the incidence of FAW was investigated. Methods: The maize fodder was protected against FAW by intercropping with cowpea along with a biorational product, Brahamastra and compared with the recommended insecticide used to manage the insect by conducting field experiments during kharif 2020, 2021 and 2022 comprising the eight treatments viz. T1: Maize + Cowpea 1:1 ratio (unsprayed); T2: Maize + Cowpea 1:1 ratio (coragen @ 100 ml ha-1); T3: Maize + Cowpea 1:1 ratio (brahamastra @ 12.5 litre ha-1 sprayed); T4: Maize sole (brahamastra @ 7.5 litre ha-1 sprayed); T5: Maize sole (brahamastra @ 10.0 litre ha-1 sprayed); T6: Maize sole (Brahamastra @ 12.5 litre ha-1 sprayed); T7: Maize sole (coragen 18.5 SC @ 100 ml ha-1 sprayed as standard check) and T8: Maize sole (Unsprayed). The plot size for each treatment was 500 m2, demarcating 5 x 4 m2 for sampling with three replications in a completely randomized design (CRBD). Result: The treatments, Maize + Cowpea (1:1 row) (Coragen @ 100 ml ha-1 sprayed) and Maize sole (Coragen @ 100 ml ha-1 sprayed) though had significantly the lowest pooled pest incidence and the highest per cent reduction over control (PROC), the bio-rational applied on maize + Cowpea (1:1 row) (brahamastra @ 12.5 litre ha-1 sprayed) encounted the lowest pest incidence, the highest PROC combined with the highest fodder yield and economic returns without any statistical singnificant difference with Maize + Cowpea (1:1 row) (unsprayed).
Two episodes of subduction-related intrusive magmatism within the Pechora zone of the Pechora Basin basement
Authors: Andreichev Valentin , Soboleva Anna , Dovzhikova E. , Ronkin Yu.
Published: December 2023

The Pechora Basin is the largest tectonic structure of the Pechora Plate. It is located between the Timan and the Cis-Ural Foredeep. The Upper Precambrian sedimentary-metamorphic and igneous rocks of the basement are completely overlain by a sedimentary cover, therefore, the geological structure of the basement is known only on the basis of geophysical data and core samples from boreholes up to 5 km deep. The basement has a heterogeneous structure. It includes complexes of the Late Precambrian passive margin of the East European continent, which compose the Timan megablock (Izhma zone with Timan adjoining from the southwest) and formations formed in an active margin geodynamic setting combined into the Bolshezemel megablock (Pechora and Bolshezemel zones). The boundary between megablocks is the Pripechora fault (suture) zone. The age of igneous rocks of the basement is debatable; therefore, U-Pb (SIMS) studies of single zircon grains are undertaken to specify it. The article presents petrogeochemical data and U-Pb (SIMS, SHRIMP-RG) ages of zircon grains from plutonic rocks of the Pechora zone belonging to the Bolshezemel megablock drilled by two boreholes at depths of ~ 4.5 km. The obtained results indicated two episodes of island-arc magmatism. The first took place at the end of the Riphean, and the second was confined to the Early–Late Vendian boundary. The age of gabbrodiorites from the 1-Severny Savinobor borehole, interpreted as early island-arc rocks, is 673 ± 7 Ma. Late island-arc plagiogranites from the 1-Novaya borehole yield the age of 564 ± 5 Ma and precede the orogenic granitoids of the Pripechora fault zone which are dated (U-Pb) to 555—544 Ma.
Creative self-development of adolescents with disabilities: categorial analysis
Authors:   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Kondrashkina Elena V. , Sharshov Igor A. ,   Derzhavin Tambov State University
Published: December 2023

Exploring the creative self-development of personality as a psychological and pedagogical issue the authors analyze the concepts of “development”, “self-development” and “creativity”. The age patterns of adolescents are considered. In adolescence, the transition from childhood to adulthood is associated with a serious restructuring of the psyche, breaking old, established forms of relationships with people, changing living conditions and activities. Issue of creative self-development of adolescents with disabilities is the problem of lacking proper interaction with others, which entails the lack in formation of self-knowledge skills, self-organization, self-regulation, and other mechanisms of self-development. Along with pedagogical tasks involving the creation of conditions for the development of creative activity of adolescents with disabilities, it is important to solve the priority task – the education of a whole understanding personality capable of an adequate assessment of their actions and successful adaptation in the surrounding space. The results obtained are applicable in conducting further research on the selection of tools for the creative self-development of adolescents with disabilities by means of theatrical art.
Fraud Prevention Analysis: Perceptions of Bank Sumsel-Babel Employees
Authors: Putra Berry , Adam Mohamad , Meutia Inten
Published: December 2023

If a nation’s financial statements are stable and exist, and the financial system is stable, banking companies can contribute to economic growth. The growth or development of the banking world is not only dominated by certain banks such as BUMN Banks or Private Banks. However, this is also experienced by Regional Development Banks. In several cases in banking, Fraud occurs due to internal processes (human error), system failures, or external errors. This research uses a quantitative research method with a questionnaire observation approach, with the object respondents being Bank Sumsel-Babel employees, totaling 238 respondents and 34 question instruments—Smart-PLS analysis technique. Of the 32 indicators (2 indicators omitted), in the outer measurement model, data has validity and reliability with the approach that has been achieved. At the same time, in the inner path coefficient test model, all variables are negative with a value <- 420 (weak category). Meanwhile, at the R-square level of 0.688 (moderate), it can create a goodness of fit, robust value, and an accuracy of 95.0%. The estimation results show that all variables have a negative direction coefficient that significantly affects compensation, competence, and internal control of Fraud. At the same time, organizational culture, with a value of 0.138 > 0.05, indicates no effect on Fraud.
The Study of the Impact of Macroeconomic Stability and Crisis Effects on MSMEs Financing of Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia
Authors: Putri Amila Zamzabila , Musthofa Muhammad Wakhid
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic epidemic that the Indonesian state experienced caused a crisis in the economy that has negatively impacted the country’s economy. 2020 has seen a slowdown in the rate of economic growth, which has made it more difficult for MSMEs operations to get bank capital loans. Every year, sharia commercial banks have allocated less finance to MSMEs. Because of this, many MSMEs encounter a capital shortage during their production process. Due to this, the aim of this study is to investigate how macroeconomic variables—interest rates, inflation, and the impact of the economic crisis—act as financial factors and how much of the channel sharia commercial banks can finance MSMEs. sharia commercial banks that are registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) between 2019 and 2021 are the object of this study. This study uses secondary data in a quantitative research. In this study, data analytic techniques included multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and classical assumption testing. The findings indicate that the interest rate variable and the effects of the economic crisis had a significant negative impact on the MSMEs financing. On the other hand, the MSMEs finance was significantly positively impacted by the inflation variable.
Effectiveness of Monetary Transmission Through Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Channels on Indonesia’s Inflation Rate
Authors: Setyawan Anggie Bayu , Wasiaturrahma Wasiaturrahma , Anwar Anas Iswanto
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of monetary transmission on inflation in Indonesia through the interest rate and the exchange rate channel over a period of 2015Q1-2022Q4. This research analysis approach uses the variance decomposition and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) methods. Quantitative methods are utilized, and the estimation tool used is Eviews 12. The findings of the variance decomposition analysis in this research indicate that to reduce inflation in Indonesia, monetary transmission through exchange rates is more effective than through the interest rate channel.
Програмні засоби створення інтерфейсів для взаємодії з Arduino по Bluetooth
Authors: Клюба М. , Ліхоузова Т.
Published: December 2023

В статті розглянуто проблему комунікації мікроконтролерів сімейства AVR з іншими пристроями по Bluetooth за допомогою спеціальних модулів. Запропоновано комплексне рішення, що включає модифікований протокол взаємодії, бібліотеку для Arduino, яка реалізує взаємодію на стороні мікроконтролера, та мобільний застосунок для створення інтерфейсів, що забезпечують взаємодію користувача з Arduino по Bluetooth. Середовищем розробки обрано Android Studio разом з набором інструментів SDK (API 34). Для програмування використано мову Kotlin та програмні засоби з Android Jetpack, у тому числі Jetpack Compose, який дозволяє створювати більш гнучкі, ефективні та привабливі користувацькі інтерфейси для Android-застосунків. Для обміну даними між пристроями використано модифікацію протоколу SPP. Для реалізації взаємодії користувача із застосунком на стороні Arduino розроблено бібліотеку BluetoothMe, яка за допомогою інтерфейсу IBluetoothAdapter інкапсулює роботу з Bluetooth-адаптером і надає зручні функції для надсилання та отримування даних. Завдяки такому підходу користувач отримує можливість використовувати будь-який Arduino-сумісний Bluetooth-модуль. Розробка орієнтована в першу чергу на аматорів робототехніки та мікроефектроніки, але буде корисною і професіоналам. Запропоноване програмне забезпечення дозволяє розробникам створювати більш складні та потужні електронні пристрої за коротший час. Це дає можливість розширювати межі технічного прогресу та забезпечує створення нових, більш ефективних та потужних пристроїв, що можуть виконувати різноманітні завдання.

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Аналіз використання дистанційного навчання у процесі вивчення фахових дисциплін
Authors: Марченко O.
Published: December 2023

Дистанційне навчання може допомогти зробити вищу освіту доступнішою для різних груп студентів, у тому числі для тих, хто працює або живе віддалено від університетів. Такий формат навчання вимагає від викладачів переосмислення та адаптації методів навчання до віртуального середовища. Дослідження передовогодосвіду дистанційного навчання може допомогти підвищити якість освіти. Оцінювання ефективності дистанційного навчання при вивченні фахових дисциплін є ключовим для забезпечення якості освіти та розуміння її впливу на успішність студентів.

Бібл. 6, іл. 2
Синергетичний синтез оптимальних законів управління нелінійними динаміч- ними об'єктами
Authors: Стенін А. , Пасько В. , Солдатова M. , Дроздович І. , Стенін С.
Published: December 2023

Нелінійність досить великого класу реальних технічних об'єктів є важливим перешкодою у створенні систем управління ними. Зокрема, синтез оптимальних законів управління нелінійними динамічними об'єктами є дуже складне завдання, яке найчастіше неможливо вирішити в аналітичному вигляді. У цій статті розглядаєтьсясинергетичний підхід до вирішення задач синтезу оптимальних систем керування для одного класу нелінійних об'єктів. Запропонований у статті синергетичний синтез оптимальних стабілізуючих законів управління для одного класу нелінійних динамічних об'єктів ґрунтується на спільному використанні відомого методу АКОР та спеціально розробленого синергетичного функціоналу. Синергетичний синтез оптимальних стабілізуючих законів управління на основі методу АКОР та спеціально розробленого синергетичного функціоналу, що задовольняє сформульованим у статті умовам, дозволяє, з одного боку, забезпечити асимптотичну стійкість, а з іншого – забезпечити задані динамічні властивості. перехідних процесів одного класу нелінійних динамічних систем. Практична реалізація цього підходу продемонстрована на прикладі синергетичного синтезу закону оптимальної стабілізації, наведеного у статті.

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Програмно-апаратний комплекс для керування модульними маніпуляторами
Authors: Cмолій В. , Смолій Н. , Лісовиченко O.
Published: December 2023

Об’єктом дослідження є програмно-апаратний комплекс для керування модульними маніпуляторами дає можливість застосування даного виду пристроїв в різних галузях виробництва від зборки компонентів друкованих плат до операцій зварювання та переносу, в залежності від використаних при побудові робота компонентів. Програмний комплекс надаватиме можливість незалежно від мети використання налагоджувати роботу будь якого пристрою.Задача досліджень полягає в розробці програмного забезпечення керування модульними маніпуляторами.Рішення вказаної задачі досягається тим, що розроблений програмний комплекс застосовується для моделювання та імітації роботи маніпуляторів будь-якої конструкції та призначення. Метою роботи є створення, систематизація та вдосконалення методів моделювання маніпуляторів.

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INFLUENCE OF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ON THE CHANGING LOCAL CLIMATE IN NIGERIA’S SOUTHWESTERN CITIES
Authors: SALISU Umar Obafemi , FASINA Simeon Oluwagbenga , SHODUNKE Hazzan Tunde , AKANMU Ayobami Ademola , SANNI Sekinat Motunrayo , OLORUNFEMI Samuel Oluwaseyi
Published: December 2023

The activities of transport operations exhibit both positive and negative outcomes. Its negative effects on human health and the sustainability of the environment are of interest in this study. As a result, the study investigated the influence of transport operations on the changing local climate in Nigeria's southwestern cities. It investigated motorists' socioeconomic status (SES) and travel characteristics; the salient components of transport operations contributing to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions); the effect of GHG emissions from transport operations on the local climate; transport externalities contributing to local temperature changes; and the effect of GHG emissions from transport operations on human health in the research location. This study employed a cross-sectional research design, utilizing systematic sampling to collect 580 copies of questionnaires administered to commercial motorists found in queues across two randomly selected parks in each capital city within the region. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA and Linear Regression) were used to analyze the data. The study found that 60% of the motorists were middle-aged (aged between 36 and 45). The majority (70%) drive an average of 100 to 150 km, and premium motor spirit (PMS) is the primary source of energy for 95% of them. The nature and condition of the fuel in use are the top-ranked components of transport operations contributing to GHG emissions. The result of the ANOVA revealed a significant variation among the components of transport operations contributing to GHG emissions (F = 28.302, p = 0.000<0.05). Meanwhile, the linear regression results indicate that vehicular GHG emissions have a significant impact on the local climate (F1⁄578=30.091, p=0.000<0.05). Traffic congestion and bad road conditions were the top-ranked transport externalities contributing to the changing local climate. The most common effects of GHG emissions on human health were headaches and difficulty breathing. Considering these findings, this study suggests the best tactics to lessen the effects of GHG emissions from transport operations, which adversely affect the local climate and human health in the study area.
OPTIMIZING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND MITIGATING RISKS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF DISTRIBUTION SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES
Authors: BENALLOU Imane , AZMANI Abdelah , AZMANI Monir , ATIK EL FTOUH Mouna
Published: December 2023

The effectiveness of the transportation system aids in the successful economic development of any nation, as studies by foreign scientists have shown that road transport is one of the most critical contributors to budget revenue. Nevertheless, the quality of the products and services offered to the end user affects any company's reputation, market share, and financial stability. Being proactive is essential to ensuring low-risk impact, which entails developing a risk management plan to support the operation through well-defined policies and practices. On the one hand, the company will thus be able to differentiate itself in an often competitive market by implementing an effective shipping protocol that considers and plans risks; on the other hand, it will guarantee its customers a timely delivery, as planned. This article focuses on the various problems affecting the distribution supply chain and the negative consequences for the company's image and financial performance.
DESIGNING A COMPACT FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE FOR NARROW RESIDENTIAL AREAS ON THE BASE OF A LAWN MOWER
Authors: HONG Thong Duc , TRUONG Phat Tan , PHAM Minh Quang , TRAN Lam Quang
Published: December 2023

With the explosion of urbanization, more and more small residential areas with high population density, tiny houses, and narrow roads are formed. As a result, it is challenging for large fire engines to penetrate these areas in the event of a fire incident. In this paper, a compact firefighting vehicle was designed based on the SNAPPER LT140H331KV lawn mower. The vehicle is equipped with a water sprayer system and a folding frame water tank. The water sprayer system transmits power from the lawn mower transmission’s power take-off shaft via the belt and chain drive, which can spray water at a height of about 13 m with a flow rate of 38 L/min. The 500-liter folding frame water tank has a rectangular shape that can be folded and dragged as a trailer. The water sprayer system and folding frame water tank not only have a simple, compact structure but also do not affect the lawn mowing function. This fire truck has a maximum speed of about 15 km/h and can move in a minimal road width of only 1.3 m, which is accommodation for residential areas within a 1÷2 km radius with narrow roads, high density of population and houses in least developed and developing countries (e.g., Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia), where the normal fire engines are difficult to access in time. Besides, the vehicle can be used for watering and spraying pesticides on gardens and small premises. The study has proposed a valuable solution to take advantage of vehicle functions to improve their convenience and usefulness.
Geochemical and Geological Features of the Calcrete Formations in Konya (Central Turkey) and Their Relationship With the Konya Fault Zone
Authors: Delikan Arif , Alfatlawi Swan
Published: December 2023

The Konya Closed Basin (Quaternary, Central Turkey) is a graben basin which expands toward the east-west and it is controlled by faults on three sides: The Konya fault zone in the west, the Divanlar fault zone in the east and the Karaömerler fault zone in the north. Calcretes developed in relation to fault systems in the Konya region are concentrated in areas where faults cut Quaternary aged terrestrial deposits.
In this study, it is aimed to elucidate the deposition conditions, geochemistry and age (with ESR method) of the calcareous deposits associated with faults in the Konya Closed Basin.
Calcretes in the region existing as coatings, dust, nodules and layers are in the form of dolocrete and clayey calcrete. Dolocretes were deposited in the Quaternary terrestrial sediments on the ophiolitic rocks and geochemical data point to an ultramafic source. Bacterial community, clay, quartz minerals and calcite cement are observed in the calcretes formed in areas with limestone basement.
According to the results of ICP-MS analysis of samples taken from Konya calcretes, the %MgO contents are between 0.99 and 7.7; CaO%: between 34.71 and 50.71; %SiO2 between 3.22 and 20.59. %MgO in dolocretes are between 11.65 and 21.01; %CaO between 8.44 and 29.57; %SiO2 values between 4.48 and 9.17
The δ13C and δ18O isotope values of calcretes range from -3.87 to -7.62 and from -3.62 to -7.45 respectfully. Average δ13C values indicate that calcrete formation took place under pedogenic condition or in shallow groundwater.
The calcretes deposited in 3 locations around the city of Konya (on the Konya fault zone) were dated by using the Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) method and ages between 217.47 and 389.85 ky were obtained. The calcrete samples taken from the fault planes (dip-slip normal fault bordering the Upper Cretaceous Ophiolitic Mélange and the Quaternary Karahüyük Formation) gave a relative age for faulting as being 292.86 ky. This first dating study conducted in the Konya Fault Zone has provided important clues to elucidate the formation history of Konya Closed Basin (KCB) and the paleo-seismological past of Konya.
The Regulation of Glutamine Supplementation on Growth Performance, Liver Inflammatory Response and Protein Synthesis and Degradation in Muscle of Lipopolysaccharide-Challenged Broilers
Authors: Zhang Bolin , Liu Ning , Yang Qian , Zhong Qingzhen , Sun Zewei
Published: December 2023

The aim of our present study was to investigate the effects of Gln supplementation on liver inflammatory responses and protein synthesis and degradation in muscle of LPS-challenged broilers. A total of 120 1d-old male broilers (Arbor Acres Plus) were randomly arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial design with five replicates per treatment and six broilers per replicate, containing two main factors: immune challenge (injected with LPS in a dose of 0 or 500 µg/kg of body weight) and dietary treatments (supplemented with 1.22% alanine or 1% Gln). After feeding with alanine or Gln diet for 15 days, broilers were respectively administrated with LPS or saline injection at 16 and 21 d. The results showed that Gln supplementation significantly reversed the adverse effects of LPS administration on growth performance, as evidenced as the increased ADFI and ADG, as well as the lowered F/G. Furthermore, Gln supplementation alleviated the increased mRNA expression of interleukin-6, interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α in liver induced by LPS. Moreover, the increased activities of aspartate aminotransferase, combined with the decreased expression of glutaminase in muscle, were observed by Gln addition. In addition, in comparison with saline treatment, LPS challenge altered signaling molecules mRNA expressions associated with protein synthesis and degradation. However, Gln supplementation reversed the negative effects on protein synthesis and degradation in muscle of LPS-challenged broilers. Taken together, Gln supplementation had benefit effects on improving growth performance, alleviating inflammatory responses, promoting protein synthesis and inhibiting protein degradation of LPS-challenged broilers.
The Autophagy-Related Musa acuminata Protein MaATG8F Interacts with MaATG4B, Regulating Banana Disease Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4
Authors: Huang Huoqing , Tian Yuzhen , Huo Yile , Liu Yushan , Yang Wenlong , Li Yuqing , Zhuo Mengxia , Xiang Dandan , Li Chunyu , Yi Ganjun , Liu Siwen
Published: December 2023

Banana is one of the most important fruits in the world due to its status as a major food source for more than 400 million people. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) causes substantial losses of banana crops every year, and molecular host resistance mechanisms are currently unknown. We here performed a genome-wide analysis of the autophagy related protein 8 (ATG8) family in a wild banana species. The banana genome was found to contain 10 MaATG8 genes. Four MaATG8s formed a gene cluster in the distal part of chromosome 4. Phylogenetic analysis of ATG8 families in banana, Arabidopsis thaliana, Citrus, rice, and ginger revealed five major phylogenetic clades shared by all of these plant species, demonstrating evolutionary conservation of the MaATG8 families. The transcriptomic analysis of plants infected with Foc TR4 showed that almost all of the MaATG8 genes were more highly induced in resistant cultivars than in susceptible cultivars. Finally, MaATG8F was found to interact with MaATG4B in vitro (with yeast two-hybrid assays), and MaATG8F and MaATG4B all positively regulated banana resistance to Foc TR4. Our study provides novel insights into the structure, distribution, evolution, and expression of the MaATG8 family in bananas. Furthermore, the discovery of interactions between MaATG8F and MaATG4 could facilitate future researches of disease resistance genes for genetic improvement of bananas.
Extensive Reuse of Waste Glass in Geopolymer-Like Materials
Authors: Ramteke Durgaprasad D. , Hujova Miroslava , Kraxner Jozef , Galusek Dusan , Elsayed Hamada , Colombo Paolo , Bernardo Enrico
Published: December 2023

The recycling of common soda-lime glass (SLG) is far from being complete, since the material may contain small polymeric, metallic and ceramic contaminations. This has a negative impact on the quality of new glass articles prepared via re-melting. Alternatively, the full reuse of contaminated cullets could be achieved by low-temperature consolidation into geopolymer-like materials. SLG powders, used either as received or pre-washed in acid solution, were added to a sodium aluminate solution at the room temperature for 3 h, under low-speed mechanical stirring. Microporous semi-crystalline monoliths were formed by the casting of suspensions in plastic molds and cured at 75°C overnight. The monoliths featured hydrosodalite as the main crystalline phase for as received SLG and LTA zeolite in the case of pre-washed SLG. The mechanical properties compared well with those of cementitious materials. Moreover, by addition of coarse glass particles as fillers, the methodology successfully yielded Venetian terrazzo-like samples, which could lead to significant material and energy savings in their manufacture. The proposed approach could also be extended to other difficult-to-reuse glass formulations and provide attractive and versatile up-cycled materials.
Towards Enhancing Automated Defect Detection (ADR) in Digital X-ray Radiography Applications: Synthesizing Training Data Through X-ray Intensity Distribution Modeling for Deep Learning Algorithms
Authors: Hena Bata , Wei Ziang , Perron Luc , Castanedo Clemente Ibarra , Maldague Xavier P. V.
Published: December 2023

Industrial radiography is a pivotal non-destructive testing (NDT) method that ensures quality and safety in a wide range of industrial sectors. Conventional human-based approaches, however, are prone to challenges in defect detection accuracy and efficiency, primarily due to the high inspection demand from manufacturing industries with high production throughput. To solve this challenge, numerous computer-based alternatives have been developed, including Auto-mated Defect Recognition (ADR) using deep learning algorithms. At the core of training, these algorithms demand large volumes of data that should be representative of real-world cases. However, the availability of digital X-ray radiography data for open research is limited by non-disclosure contractual terms in the industry. This study presents a pipeline that is capable of modeling synthetic images based on statistical information acquired from X-ray intensity distribution from real digital X-ray radiography images. Through meticulous analysis of the intensity distribution in digital X-ray images, the unique statistical patterns associated with the exposure conditions used during image acquisition, type of component, thickness variations, beam divergence, anode heel effect, etc., are extracted. The realized synthetic images were utilized to train deep learning models, yielding an impressive model performance with mean intersection over union (IoU) of 0.93, and mean dice coefficient of 0.96, on real unseen digital X-ray radiography images. This methodology is scalable and adaptable, making it suitable for diverse industrial applications.
Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase-Based Biosensors for the Detection of Quaternary Ammonium Biocides in Food Industry
Authors: Mouawad Lynn , Istamboulie Georges , Catanante Gaëlle , Noguer Thierry
Published: December 2023

A sensitive and robust electrochemical cholinesterase-based sensor was developed to detect the quaternary ammonium (QAs) biocides most frequently found in agri-food industry wash waters: benzalkonium chloride (BAC) and didecyldimethylamonium chloride (DDAC). To reach the maximum residue limit of 2.8 10-8 M imposed by the European Union (EU), two types of cholinesterases were tested, acetylcholinesterase (AChE, from Drosophila melanogaster) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE, from horse serum). The sensors were designed by entrapping AChE or BChE on cobalt-phthalocyanine-modified screen-printed carbon electrodes. The limits of detection (LOD) of the resulting biosensors were 3.8 10-8 M for DDAC and 3.2 10-7 M for BAC, using respectively AChE and BChE. A simple solid phase extraction step was used to concentrate the samples before biosensor analysis, allowing the accurate determination of DDAC and BAC in tap water with limits of quantification (LOQ) as low as 1.3 10-9 M and 5.3 10-9 M, respectively. The biosensor was shown to be stable during 3-months storage at 4°C.
SiaN-VO: Siamese Network for Visual Odometry
Authors: Faiçal Bruno S. , Marcondes Cesar Augusto Cavalheiro , Verri Filipe Alves Netov
Published: December 2023

Despite advances in the reliability of sensory devices used by drones, the integrity of information from some devices is still considered an obstacle to ensuring successful flight plans. It is widely known that GNSS can suffer attacks or lose the signal from satellites, which can cause the drone to fail to complete its flight plan. In this context, we propose SiaN-VO, a Siamese network for visual odometry prediction. In our initial studies, this approach proved satisfactory for flights in static conditions (speed and height). Although interesting, these conditions do not reflect real flight conditions. In this sense, we have advanced our studies to propose the SiaN-VO, which fuses data from different sensors to enable displacement predictions to be made in dynamic flight conditions.
The Content of Bioactive Compounds in Highbush Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum L. Leaves as a Potential Raw Material for the Food Technology or Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Czernicka Maria , Sowa-Borowiec Patrycja , Belter Marek , Puchalski Czesław , Czerniakowski Zbigniew W.
Published: December 2023

The study covered the leaves of 25 varieties of highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum L. Determinations were performed for phenolic acid (chlorogenic, neochlorogenic, cryptochlorogenic, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic and 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acids), flavonoid (catechin, rutin, isoquercetin), arbutin and hydroquinone content. The content of phenolic acids and flavonoids in the test material suggests that highbush blueberry leaves can be a potentially good material for dietary supplement production, although the relatively high arbutin content (exceeding 4% in the case of the Bonus, Chantiklee and Herbert varieties) limits this possibility to herbal medicinal products applied in case of health issues for a limited time, similar to other over-the-counter arbutin products (bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaves).