bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neurotransmitter Dysregulation in Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Implications for Postpartum Depression
Authors: Wang Xuejie
Published: December 2024

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major mental health disorder that affects mothers both emotionally and physically, hindering their ability to care for the child. Other neurotransmitter imbalances during the postpartum period include serotonin, dopamine, melatonin, GABA, and orexin, which result in disturbances in sleep. The reduction in serotonin concentration is related to mood and sleep, while altered dopamine levels are related to alertness and coordinating circadian rhythms. Further, women postpartum demonstrates higher melatonin levels and a subsequent neuronal excitation due to lesser functioning GABA-A receptors, which in addition combine to cause disturbances with sleep. This paper reviews the literature to analyze the effects of neurotransmitter disorders in sleep and circadian rhythm on postpartum depression. The review provides emerging treatment options for postpartum depression including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), melatonin agonists, and benzodiazepines, which have shown promising results in relieving symptoms by modulating neurotransmitter pathways. However, more research needs to be undertaken in the field of non-pharmacological interventions, the long-term outcome of neurotransmitter dysregulation, and preventive measures during pregnancy that would go a long way toward improving overall outcomes for mothers as well as their infants.
Analysis of the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease
Authors: Yang Xiaolan
Published: December 2024

The health of the elderly has become a social concern as human life expectancy increases and the global trend of population aging intensifies. The most common dementia is Alzheimer's disease (AD), the pathogenesis of which has attracted widespread attention. This review combed the mainstream hypotheses and recent research on the AD pathogenesis in PubMed over the past two decades. The research focuses on several core areas: the mechanism of abnormal deposition of -amyloid (A) in the brain; how the abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein leads to the formation of neuronal fibril tangles; and the role of neuroinflammation in AD pathogenesis. At present, it is believed that no single theory can thoroughly demonstrate the AD pathology. The purpose of this literature review is comprehensively examine the perspective of the pathogenesis of AD at the molecular level and lay the groundwork for the development of potential future therapeutic options in the future.
Progress and optimization of CRISPR-Cas9/12 application in CAR-T therapy
Authors: Wang Boyi
Published: December 2024

CAR-T therapy and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology have shown great potential in cancer treatment and gene editing, respectively. Combining these two technologies can significantly improve the effect of cancer treatment. However, CAR-T therapy has problems such as complex production, toxicity and functional failure, while CRISPR/Cas9 technology faces challenges such as off-target effects. This study first reviewed the basic principles of CAR-T therapy and CRISPR/Cas9 technology and their current application status, analyzed the feasibility of applying CRISPR/Cas9 technology to CAR-T therapy, including optimization strategies and examples, and focused on how to reduce off-target effects and enhance T cell function and persistence. The results showed that the application of CRISPR-Cas9/12 technology in CAR-T therapy significantly improved the accuracy of gene editing, therapeutic effects and the realization of personalized medicine. Nevertheless, these advances are also accompanied by ethical issues, especially in areas related to human genes. Therefore, future research needs to pay close attention to and address ethical issues while improving therapeutic effects.
The effects of evaporation and precipitation on droughts under global change
Authors: Lin Han
Published: December 2024

Drought can be defined as a kind of natural disaster, with a series of effects in different aspects of human life, including environment, economic, ecosystem and agriculture. Previous studies has delved more deeply into the impact of drought, examining it through a range of drought indices, including PEI, SPEI, PDSI, and others. Our study is aims to analyze and research the effects of evaporation and precipitation on droughts under global climate change. Through the temperature changing data research the global climate change feature, analyzing the development of droughts using a drought assessment index (P-E) and making use of bucket model to analyze the relationship between precipitation rate and soil moisture. Research found that the average land temperature is increasing. On the context of this change, the change of evaporation and precipitation causes dry regions to become drier and wet regions wetter. Furthermore, the 20% decrease of precipitation leads to about a one-fifth decline in soil water content, and a lower precipitation rate would speed up the drought states. Meanwhile, soil moisture can also lead to an increase in precipitation. A coupling phenomenon between precipitation rate and soil moisture is exist. This study provides a new point for predicting future droughts conditions.
Leveraging Genomic Data for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Personalized Medicine: Advances in Public Health Genomics and COVID-19 Pathway Analysis
Authors: Wu Gaotian , Wan Tianxiang
Published: December 2024

In public health, the arrival of genomic data greatly enhanced infectious disease surveillance, personalised medicine and the global response to pandemics. This Review examines how genomic sequencing became a vital tool for identifying pathogens, tracking virus evolution, and tracing transmission chains, with case studies on COVID-19 variants such as Delta and Omicron. Genomic sequencing has also led to breakthroughs in personalised medicine and pharmacogenomics, whereby drug efficacy and adverse reactions are optimised for individual patients. Genomic surveillance is now a critical tool for detecting emergent threats, monitoring disease spread, and evaluating the efficacy of public health interventions, from contact tracing to vaccines. These genomic approaches have saved thousands of lives during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The paper ends on a positive note about the advances in public health genomics and underscores the value of continuing investment in genomic technologies to safeguard global health security.
Confucian Culture and Corporate Green Innovation
Authors: Xu Kedi
Published: December 2024

Under the pursuit of high-quality and sustainable development, green development has become a global consensus. This study, using data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007 to 2021, finds that Confucian culture significantly promotes corporate green innovation. The mechanisms include reducing agency costs, enhancing social responsibility awareness, and improving environmental awareness. The effect is more pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises and those with more environmentally experienced executives. Additionally, there is a complementary relationship between environmental regulations and Confucian culture in fostering green innovation. This study provides theoretical support for leveraging traditional Chinese culture in contemporary contexts and offers insights for improving corporate green governance and policy-making.
Bank-Enterprise Relationship and New Quality Productivity of Enterprises
Authors: Wang Haochen
Published: December 2024

This research aims to investigate how the bank-enterprise relationship affects the new quality productivity level of enterprises. A number of empirical studies based on data from listed firms between 2012 and 2022 are presented in the article. According to the study, the bank-enterprise relationship significantly boosts the degree of new quality productivity of enterprises. The following strategies are used to accomplish this effect: lowering agency costs, improving the quality of information disclosure, and relieving businesses of their financing restrictions. Scale and property rights heterogeneity impact the mechanism that drives the connection between banking and enterprise. In addition, the business environment, competition in the banking sector, and the degree of digital transformation of firms also have a moderating effect on the relationship between bank-enterprise relationships and the new quality productivity of enterprises. The paper's conclusions have theoretical and practical implications for fostering positive bank-enterprise relationships and encouraging the growth of new quality productivity of enterprises.
Adoption and Diffusion of Residential Photovoltaics under Heterogeneous Behaviors
Authors: Han Zida , Ding Xiaoyu , Chen Wanxin , Tang Zichen , Zhong Zhipeng , Li Qingchuan
Published: December 2024

Driven by global sustainability goals, residential photovoltaic (PV) has become a key driver in achieving carbon neutrality. Residential PV systems, due to their low cost and ease of installation, are gaining increasing significance. However, uneven regional development in China has posed challenges.This study, based on consumer behavior theory and supported by text analysis, designed a survey to explore significant internal perception factors influencing PV adoption. Hypothesis testing confirmed the importance of these factors. Using agent-based modeling, we incorporated these significant internal perceptions and demographic attributes, along with external factors such as information dissemination, to simulate consumer decision-making and the effectiveness of promotional strategies.The results show that positive perceptions of benefits, ease of use, and lower risk significantly enhance the willingness to adopt PV systems. Furthermore, controlling the scope of information dissemination and leveraging weak ties (such as online networks) are crucial for improving promotional effectiveness. This research offers practical insights for optimizing PV marketing strategies, aiding both Chinas and global green energy transitions.
The Latest Development of Synthetic Aperture Radar: An Overview
Authors: Guo Jiuyi
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology enables high-resolution imaging regardless of weather conditions, offering immense potential for target detection and recognition. This paper reviews the latest advancements in SAR technology, highlighting key developments and applications. The limitations of traditional SAR imaging techniques, particularly the trade-off between resolution and swath width, have been addressed by High Resolution Wide Swath (HRWS) SAR, enabling simultaneous acquisition of high-resolution and wide-swath data. Multi-polarimetric SAR provides richer scattering information for improved target recognition accuracy, while deep learning algorithms enhance image quality and recognition performance. Emerging technologies like 3D-ISAR and holographic imaging offer novel approaches to target recognition and tracking. We discuss the development history, performance advantages, and limitations of these technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of their practical applications. We identify current challenges and future trends in SAR target imaging and recognition, including computational efficiency, adversarial attack defense, data acquisition and processing, and feature extraction and classification. Potential research directions, such as integrated multi-mode SAR systems, multi-source data fusion, and adversarial attack defense strategies, are outlined to fully harness the potential of SAR technology in target imaging and recognition.
Research on Route Optimization of RO-Ro Ship Based on Ant Colony Algorithm
Authors: Li Jialu
Published: December 2024

This study is based on an ant colony algorithm for route optimisation of roll-on roll-off (RO-RO) vessels, aiming to minimise the total cost of RO-RO shipping routes. The model takes into account factors such as port berthing cost, fuel consumption and sailing time, and ensures the stability and efficiency of the optimisation results by adjusting the algorithm parameters such as pheromone initialisation, pheromone evaporation rate and ant colony size. The results of the study provide a practical solution for ro-ro ship route optimisation, which significantly reduces the operating costs and also provides key technical support for shipping companies to compete in the global market. In addition, the study demonstrates the potential of the optimisation model to reduce transport costs, improve shipping efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, providing an effective technical support for shipping companies in an increasingly competitive global market. Through this optimisation approach, shipping companies are able to better manage their route selection, resource allocation and operational processes, enhancing market competitiveness and promoting sustainable development of the shipping industry.
Analytical Solution of Electromagnetic Force Lines in Rectangular Wave Guides for Transverse Electric Waves
Authors: Fei Bixiao
Published: December 2024

The analytical solution of the electromagnetic field lines was derived, providing a foundation for generalizing conclusions and forming a coherent set of equations to describe the dynamics of electromagnetic waves. By applying Maxwell's equations, this paper analyzed the rectangular waveguide model, focusing on the guiding effect of the passive region on the propagation of electromagnetic waves. Additionally, the Helmholtz equation was used to describe the behavior of electromagnetic fields within the passive guided wave system. Through the analytical solution of the field lines, the distribution of electromagnetic forces could be determined through integration calculations. To enhance the understanding of these concepts, this paper utilized Python programming to simulate electromagnetic force lines, providing a visual representation of the discussed theories. This simulation not only deepened the understanding of electromagnetic principles but also demonstrated their importance in practical applications, contributing to the field of electromagnetism research. The results of the study emphasize the significance of analytical solutions in understanding electromagnetic phenomena and provide valuable insights for future research in related fields.
Optimization and Safety Research on Autonomous Vehicles Based on Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Li Siying
Published: December 2024

The field of autonomous vehicles is undergoing rapid development, with research focused on enhancing safety, efficiency, and intelligence to drive the full realization and transformation of intelligent transportation systems. This paper explores the potential applications and challenges of blockchain technology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence in the realm of autonomous vehicles. The study finds that integrating blockchain with autonomous vehicles significantly improves data encryption security through quantum hash algorithms. However, the advancement of quantum computers still faces challenges in technological maturity, stability, and cost. In the operating mechanisms of autonomous vehicles, quantum reinforcement learning demonstrates unique advantages in path optimization, while quantum annealing and quantum optimization algorithms improve decision-making efficiency and precision. This research highlights the innovative opportunities brought by blockchain, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence to the field of autonomous vehicles, while also addressing the challenges of technology integration, providing valuable insights for the development of intelligent transportation systems.
Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving Medical Data Sharing in Drug Development
Authors: Yang Mingxuan , Huang Decheng , Wan Weixiang , Jin Meizhizi
Published: December 2024

This study explores the potential of Federated Learning (FL) to facilitate the sharing and collaboration of medical data in drug development under the premise of privacy protection. This paper systematically describes the core mechanism of federated learning, including the key technologies such as model parameter updating, differential privacy and homomorphic encryption, and their applications in drug development and medical data processing. Examples, such as NVIDIA Clara's Federated learning application and COVID-19 resource prediction, show that federated learning improves the efficiency of multi-party collaboration and model performance while ensuring data privacy, especially in areas such as finance and insurance, where data privacy is critical.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPAS Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Kristin Firosalia , Ubaidila Selly Noerizki
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPAS peserta didik di kelas 4 SD Negeri Tingkir Lor 02 dengan penerapan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL). Penelitian ini akan menggunakan PTK dengan dua siklus yang dilaksanakan dengan tahapan kegiatan Siklus I dilaksanakan 2 petemuan dan siklus I dilaksanakan 2 pertemuan. Melalui teknik tes dan non tes peneliti dalam memperoleh pengumpulan data. Tes yang digunakan berupa soal pilihan ganda dan non tes berupa dokumentasi dan observasi. Data hasil analisis penelitian akan di jelaskan pada hasil Siklus I dan Siklus 2. Hasil analisis penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari hasil belajar peserta didik terhadap perubahan hasil belajar IPAS kelas 4 di SD Negeri Tingkir Lor 02. Hasil belajar Siklus I menunjukkan ketuntasan sebesar (41%) dengan 7 peserta didik meningkat menjadi 12 peserta didik menghasilkan ketuntasan sebesar (71%) pada siklus 2. Melalui menerapkan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas 4 SD Negeri Tingkir Lor 02. Melalui PTK membahas cara meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran IPAS materi BAB 5: Sejarah Kerajaan-Kerajaan di Indonesia.
Pengaruh Media Poster terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas IV pada Materi Indonesiaku Kaya Budaya
Authors: Sirait Deswita , Landong Ahmad , Gultom Insa , Hatasuhut Kharisma Yulia
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh media poster terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi "Indonesia Kaya Budaya" di kelas IV SD Negeri 106843 Jaharun B. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi-experimental design dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian mencakup seluruh siswa kelas IV di sekolah tersebut, dengan sampel yang diambil menggunakan teknik non-randomized sampling. Peneliti membagi kelas IV menjadi dua kelompok: kelas eksperimen dengan 30 siswa yang menggunakan media poster dan kelas kontrol dengan 30 siswa yang belajar secara konvensional. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes pilihan ganda dan dianalisis menggunakan uji-t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata hasil belajar siswa yang diajar menggunakan media poster (80,09) lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan kelas kontrol (66,06), dengan peningkatan hasil belajar sebesar 15,15%. Uji-t menunjukkan thitung > ttabel, yang berarti Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, sehingga terdapat pengaruh signifikan penggunaan media poster terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi "Indonesia Kaya Budaya".
Pengaruh Penggunaan LKPD Berbasis PjBL terhadap Kreativitas Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Yunita Rizka , Noviati Noviati , Ningsih Yunika Lestaria
Published: December 2024

Pembelajaran berbasis proyek merupakan model pembelajaran yang dapat membantu siswa membangun pemikirannya dan keterampilan dalam berkreativitas. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh anggapan bahwa PjBL dapat memberikan kesempatan bagi siswa untuk berpikir kritis, kreatif, dan kolaboratif.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah guna mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh penggunaan LKPD berbasis PjBL terhadap kreativitas belajar siswa SD IT Serasan Sekundang. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji independent t-test. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa rata-rata angket kelompok eksperimen kreativitas belajar pada siswa SD IT Serasan sekundang sebesar 82,38, sedangkan rata-rata angket kelompok kontrol yaitu sebesar 75,71. Selanjutnya berdasarkan nilai rata-rata indikator kreativitas, dengan indikator Fluency kelompok eksperimen memperoleh rata-rata 86,16%, sedangkan kelas kontrol yaitu sebesar 74,5%. Dengan demikian guna mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh penggunaan LKPD berbasis PjBL yaitu mengggunakan uji independent t-test diperoleh nilai signifikan 0,01 < 0,05 yang berarti Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh LKPD berbasis PjBL terhadap kreativitas siswa SD IT Serasan sekundang.
Persepsi Guru terhadap Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Rahmi Miftahur , Caska Caska , Trisnawati Fenny
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai persepsi guru terhadap implementasi kurikulum merdeka di SMP Negeri 22 Pekanbaru. Desain penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling. Penulis Menggunakan Kuesioner untuk mengumpulkan data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dari analisis data yang telah dilakukan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa guru-guru di SMP Negeri 22 Pekanbaru memiliki persepsi yang cukup baik dengan persentase 78,8% terhadap implementasi kurikulum merdeka. Hal ini berarti guru-guru memiliki persepsi positif dan apresiasi yang baik terhadap implementasi kurikulum merdeka yang dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri 22 Pekanbaru.
The Textual Features In Persuading Student on School Advertisement: A Textual Analysis
Authors: Rahmah Neneng Farida , Nurfithri Nurfithri
Published: December 2024

This research focuses on the textual features used in persuading Student in the school advertisement: A Discourse study. Those strategies can be analyzed by a discourse study to find what kind of textual features used in the advertisement and what the function of those features. This research employs descriptive qualitative method by which the researcher categories, describes, and analyzes. The researcher uses the theory of textual analysis (Fairclough, 2003), discourse of advertising (Cook, 1992) and some supporting theories to solve the problem presented in the research questions. The data used in this research are taken from the Masdrasah Aliyah in Bandung Regency. There are 25 school advertisement that are heading the Madrasah Aliyah. The finding shows that there are five textual features that have been analyzed. They are the use of pronoun ‘you, your’, and ‘we’, our’ that is to establish a certain type of correlation between the student as a reader and the advertiser. In term of grammatical mood, there are 3 kinds of sentences. The imperative is the most used. This means building a close relationship between readers and advertisers by persuading readers to take an action such buy the product. In the grammatical feature, the product uses the positive adjective that highlights the positive effects in quality of product, while only twice the advertisers use the negative adjectives to connect to the problems which existed prior to using the products. In modality, there are two kinds of modals used in this product, they are ‘will’ that means the commitment to act, and ‘can’ that means the commitment of ability. Last, the researcher finds that the product uses the sense of causal means problem-solving that motivates Student to ‘buy product’ by providing reasons.
De vijf p's voor sociaal werk in een trans nationale en superdiverse migratierealiteit
Authors: Debruyne Pascal , Grymonprez Hans
Published: December 2024

Migratie daagt de rechten gedreven agenda van sociaal werk uit. In deze bijdrage analyseren we hoe migratie de premisses van de naoorlogse welvaartstaat - een van de historische bepalende momenten voor sociaal werk - en praktijken van sociaal werk die daaruit voortvloeiden, onder druk zet. Migratie is niet alleen bij uitstek een transnationale kwestie, maar evengoed dwingt het ons sociale mobiliteit te heroverwegen op de naad van verblijfsrecht, sociaal recht en het alledaagse beleid van welvaartstaatbegrenzing. Op basis daarvan suggereren we vijf P’s voor een ander sociaal werk.
De rol van partnerrelatiebegeleiding en de waarde van emotionally focused therapy in het sociaal werk
Authors: Van den Heuvel Marieke , Dekker Wim
Published: December 2024

Achtergrond. Huidig onderzoek richt zich op de rol van partnerrelatiebegeleiding in het sociaal werk en de waarde van Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), in het bijzonder de groepscursus Houd me vast. Drie thema’s stonden centraal: durven (handelingsverlegenheid), mogen (legitimatie) en kunnen (methodiek).
Methode. Data zijn verkregen via semigestructureerde interviews met sociaal werkers die wel en niet waren geschoold in de EFT-methodiek.
Resultaten. Sociaal werkers die niet geschoold waren in partnerrelatiebegeleiding, in dit onderzoek in het bijzonder de EFT-methodiek, voelen zich soms handelingsverlegen in partnerrelatiebegeleiding. Dit lijkt samen te hangen met een ervaren gebrek aan competentie en de mate waarin zij zich gemandateerd weten door de organisatie. Of sociaal werkers (wel en niet geschoold in EFT) grond zien om cliënten met een partnervraagstuk te begeleiden hangt volgens hen af van de hulpvraag, omvang van de problematiek en geschatte hulpduur, kosten, en mate waarin men zich competent acht. De wijze waarop partnerrelaties worden begeleid lijkt te worden beïnvloed door de scholing. De in EFT geschoolde respondenten in dit onderzoek geven aan dat partnerrelatiebegeleiding op basis van EFT veelal positieve resultaten oplevert voor de client, professional en organisatie.
Discussie en conclusie. Partnerrelatiebegeleiding in de context van het sociaal werk is geen vanzelfsprekendheid. Het is geen onderdeel van de basisopleiding van sociaal werkers en het mandaat vanuit organisaties om dit te bieden is lang niet altijd duidelijk. Sociaal werkers geschoold in partnerrelatiebegeleiding, in dit onderzoek de EFT, en met een mandaat van de organisatie geven aan dat partnerrelatiebegeleiding een interventie is met preventieve werking. Scholing op dit terrein en een duidelijk mandaat zijn dan ook gewenst.
Analysis of the building envelope materials, climate, and earthquake zones in energy-efﬁcient building designs
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Türkiye, Kızılkaya Aydo˘gan Emel , Delice Yilmaz ,   Deparment of International Trade and Logistics, Kayseri University, Kayseri, Türkiye, Himmeto˘glu Salih ,   Department of Management and Organization, Kayseri University, Kayseri, Türkiye
Published: December 2024

Energy-saving has become one of the basic strategies for developing countries like Turkey that need energy imports. One of these strategies is energy-efficient building designs. The energy-efficient building envelope, which is one of the most important components of energy-efficient building designs, is of great importance in terms of insulation, indoor comfort, and environmental effects. In addition, the climatic and seismic characteristics of the regions where the buildings will be built are a matter of curiosity for building designers. It is an important problem to determine the effect of climate and earthquake zones on the building envelope. In this study, the effects of climate and earthquake zones on the costs of the building life cycle, together with the building envelope properties, are investigated. Life-cycle cost assessment (LCA) analysis is applied by considering the parameters of building envelope material cost, heating energy consumption cost, cooling energy consumption cost, CO2 emission cost, embodied carbon cost, and earthquake-based repair cost. A total of fourteen different decision variables are taken into account, including exterior plaster, wall, and roof insulation material, wall, interior plaster, the thickness of these materials, window type, and window/wall ratio. Significance levels of decision variables for heating energy consumption, cooling energy consumption, and CO2 emission are calculated. It is determined that five decision variables for heating energy consumption, four for cooling energy consumption, and seven for CO2 emission are more important. It is an interesting pattern that earthquake zones have 28, 46, and 13% importance for heating energy consumption, cooling energy consumption, and CO2 emission. It has been observed that the EnergyPlus based ANN approach proposed for LCA analysis provides over 95% accuracy on the sample data set.
Formation of the nutrient regime of gray forest soil under different anthropogenic pressure in Forest-Steppe agrosystems
Authors: Borys N.Y. , Ptashnik M.M. , Zaiats P.S. , Krasiuk L.M.
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the research is to establish the effectiveness of the use of alternative sources of organic fertilizers in short-rotation grain crop rotations, the influence of the volume of by-products and root residues in combination with the application of mineral fertilizers on the formation of the nutritional regime of gray forest soil. To analyze the impact of different crop rotations saturated with leguminous and grain ear crops on the amount of plant biomass input as an alternative organic fertilizer, to determine the effectiveness of the complex application of by-products and mineral fertilizers. Methods. Research methods are field, laboratory, measuring-weighing, comparative-calculating. The research was carried out in the conditions of the Forest Steppe of Ukraine in a long-term stationary experiment of the Department of Soil Tillage and Segetal Vegetation Control of the NSC «IZ NAAN» on gray forest soil in two short-rotational crop rotations. Results. Based on the results of the research, data were obtained on the influence of different tillage systems, the use of plant by-products in the organo-mineral fertilization system of short-rotation crops on the change in the nutrient regime of gray forest light loamy soil. The level of supply of nutrients in the crop rotation depended on the method of the main tillage, the yield level of the crops of the crop rotation, the amount of plant residues and the content of the main nutrients in them. It was noted that with the long-term use of tillage, the active and loosened 0–10 cm layer of the soil is the most saturated with nutrients, both due to the mineralization of crop residues and due to the localization of the main part of the applied mineral fertilizers, while the lower, 10–40 cm layer was characterized by low security level. Conclusions. Earning by-products of crops by carrying out shelf cultivation of the soil, both in 4 and in 5 field crop rotations, contributes to the differentiation of the 0-40 cm soil layer by the content of humus and biogenic nutrients. With the combined use of by-products with mineral fertilizers, the differentiation of the treated soil layer is more pronounced, which led to an increase in the productivity of crop rotations. The use of leaf-stem mass and root residues of corn as an organic fertilizer has a significant effect on improving soil fertility, due to which the largest reserves of humus are formed in 0-40 cm of soil and recirculation of nutrients occurs.
Formation of relationships between groups of microorganisms of typical chernozem under different methods of basic tillage and mineral fertilisation
Authors: Malynovska I.M. , Buslayeva N.H.
Published: December 2024

Aim. The aim of the research was to study the patterns of formation of relationships between individual groups of microorganisms in the communities of typical chernozem under the use of no-till technology, shallow disc cultivation (10-12 cm), ploughing (25-27 cm) as the main soil tillage on the background of mineral fertilisation. Me­thods. Microbiological, laboratory and analytical, statistical. The study was conducted using soil samples from a stationary experiment on short rotation crop rotations, established in 2009 at the Panfilska Research Station of the NAAC Institute of Agriculture. Results.The number of ammonifiers for sunflower cultivation on typical black soil correlates with the number of mineral nitrogen immobilisers (0.885), oligonitrophiles (0.513), pedotrophs (0.827), cellulose-degrading bacteria (0.807), actinomycetes (0.898), micromycetes (0.795), acid-forming microorganisms (0.450), mineral phosphate mobilisers (0.731), and total microorganisms (0.999); HFC of ammonifiers (0.456), pedotrophs (0.731), cellulose-degrading (0.786), polysaccharide-synthesising bacteria (–0.747); pedotrophicity index (0.652), nitrogen compounds mineralisation coefficient (0.641), humus mineralisation activity (–0.544), total biolo­gical activity (0.799), test plant stem weight (–0.560); the number of inverse average significant relationships between the components of the microbial community (0.508), the number of direct average significant relationships (0.676), the total number of average significant relationships (0.611), number of reverse highly significant linkages (–0.743), number of direct highly significant linkages (0.397), total number of highly significant linkages (–0.294), total number of linkages per variant (0.484). The number of polysaccharide-synthesising bacteria correlates with the number of micromycetes (0.706) and the total number of microorganisms (0.351); HFC of ammonifiers (0.847), oligonitrophils (0.449), acid-forming (–0.345), cellulose-degrading bacteria (0.473), micromycetes (0.645), actinomycetes (–0.559); pedotrophic index (–0.352), oligotrophic coefficient (0.778), nitrogen compounds mineralisation coefficient (0.524), total biological activity (0.734); the number of direct average significant connections between the components of microbial cenosis (0.380), the total number of average significant connections (0.391), the number of reverse highly significant connections (0.474), the total number of connections per variant (0.675). Conclusions. According to the results of the analysis of correlations between the components of microbial cenosis of typical chernozem, it was found that the closeness of the relationship varied from weak to very high.
Influence of elements of technology on the formation of vegetative and generative organs of buckwheat plants during organic cultivation
Authors: Hryshchenko R.E. , Lyubchych O.H. , Glieva O.V.
Published: December 2024

Aim. To study the peculiarities of the formation of vegetative and generative organs of buckwheat depending on the use of microbial preparations in the technology of growing under organic farming. Methods. Field, laboratory and comparative-calculation. The scheme of the experiment included: seed treatment (nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-mobilizing bacteria); foliar feeding of plants with a fertilizing agent; seed treatment and foliar fertilization; control (no treatment). Results. It was determined that in the variants with the application of seed sterilization, the height of the plants was higher by 21% in the initial phases of development, and by 13% in the ripening phase; with foliar feeding – by 8.6 cm in the initial phases of growth and by 9.7 cm in the ripening phase, compared to plants of the control variant – 43.8 cm and 83.7 cm, respectively. The highest indicators of the vegetative mass of buckwheat plants were increased in the fruiting phase, which in the version without fertilizers amounted to 18.4 g/plant, with seed germination – 10.0 g higher; for foliar feeding – by 8.0 g; for a compatible combination – by 11.5 g, compared to the control variant. Both seed treatment and foliar feeding of plants had a positive effect on the accumulation of dry matter by buckwheat plants. However, the largest amount of dry matter was formed during the complex application of seed sterilization and plant feeding, and amounted to 0.91 g/plant in the budding phase; in the flowering phase – 3.64 g/plant; in the ripening phase – 9.11 g/plant. Formation of buckwheat grain yield in organic production showed its clear dependence on the influence of factors. On average, over the years of research, the highest yield of buckwheat grain was obtained on the variant with the use of seed bacterization with the drug Azogran and foliar fertilizing with the fertilizer Avatar. Conclusions. The use of microbial preparations in the technology of growing buckwheat under organic production contributed to increasing the maximum height of plants by 20%; vegetative above-ground mass by 54.3–62.3%; formation of dry matter – by 60–80%; increasing grain yield from 0.75 t/ha to 0.91 t/ha. More effective was the use of seed sterilization in conjunction with plant nutrition with trace elements.
Characteristics of spring barley crop formation depending on cultivation technology elements
Authors: Yula V.M. , Kaminska V.V. , Porodko М.А. , Dudka O.F. , Mushyk B.V.
Published: December 2024

Aіm. To establish the peculiarities of the formation of the density of the productive stem, grain size and ear productivity of spring barley plants and, as a result, the yield of the crop under changes in climatic conditions depending on the influence of individual elements of cultivation technology and to identify the most effective combination of them with the aim of maximally realizing the genetic potential of crop productivity in the conditions of the northern part of the Right Bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine. Methods. During the research, the field experiment, visual, weight, calculation and statistical methods were applied. Results. Research conducted during 2018–2020 on a dark gray podsolized coarse silt-light loam soil in the conditions of the northern part of the Right Bank Forest Steppe showed that the fertilization system, the use of growth stimulants and the predecessor significantly affect the formation of such elements of the structure of the spring barley crop as the density of the productive stem, grain size and ear productivity, which, in turn, ensured the formation of a high level of crop productivity. Conclusions. It was established that for the formation of the maximum grain yield of spring barley, the most effective was the complex application of mineral fertilizer at the rate of N(45+45)P90K90 kg/ha d.r.y. and the use of growth stimulants for pre-sowing seed treatment and foliar treatment at the IV stage of organogenesis, which ensured the highest yield of the crop in the experiment at the level of 4.39 t/ha for growing it after soybeans and 4.88 t/ha after corn for grain. The introduction of the specified rate of fertilizers provided an increase in the yield of the crop to the control at the level of 1.52 and 1.83 t/ha  – for cultivation after soybeans and 2.72 and 3.18 t/ha  – after corn for grain, depen­ding on the use of growth stimulants. The parameters of the structure of the spring barley harvest, which ensured the maximum level of realization of the productivity potential of the crop after the predecessor of soybeans, are as follows: the density of the productive stem is 750–773 pcs./m2 and the weight of the grain from the ear is 0.58–0.60 g, after the predecessor corn is 777–793 pcs./m2 and 0.61–0.65 g, respectively.
Creation of flax lines with increased stem branching using the method of interspecific hybridization
Authors: Tovstanovska T. G. , Lyakh V.O. , Nikonova V.M. , Lupynos T.M.
Published: December 2024

Aim. To characterize the lines created by the method of interspecies hybridization with increased branching of the stem. Methods. The research was conducted at the Institute of Oilseed Crops of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences in 2022–2023. Lines ML 43, ML 74, ML 102, ML 233, ML 282 and their parental forms (wild annual species L. angustifolium and L. hispanicum and samples of cultivated flax L 5 (Czechia), L 6 (India), M 32/2 (Ukraine) were analyzed for morphological (flower and seed color, flower and capsule diameter, capsule cracking, plant habit) and economic value characteristics (plant height, number of stems, side shoots, seed pods per plant, 20 plants were selected for structural analysis. Data processing was carried out using the MSTAT-C computer program. Results. A comprehensive characterization of five flax lines with a changed plant habit has been given, which have elements of novelty based on a complex of morphological and economic-value characteristics and are promising material for inclusion in genetic selection work to create high-yielding varieties with increased branching. Conclusions. The new lines are characterized by multistemness (2.6–3.0 stems vs. 1.2 in the standard variety) and multishoots (14.0–17.6 shoots vs. 8.6 in the standard variety) . By the number of pods on the plant, they exceed the standard variety by 12.6–22.5 pcs.; by the weight of the seeds per plant – by 0.41–0.82 g. The closest to cultivated flax in the weight of 1000 seeds are the ML 74 (6.7 g) and ML 102 (6.6 g) lines. Lines ML 102 and ML 233 are tall and exceed the standard variety by 13.9–14.0 cm. The created lines are distinguished by the absence or weak cracking of boxes, changed plant habit, new neoplasms in the shape of the inflorescence, the color of the flower and seeds.
Analyzing the impact of Galamsey in Ghana: A romantic pastoral ecocritical study of Hopkins’s Binsey Poplars
Authors:   Kibi Senior High Technical School, Ofosu Daniel
Published: December 2024

Humanity’s persistent neglect and overexploitation of nature have precipitated a rising concern regarding environmental issues, such as land and forest degradation and climate change. These issues have taken center stage in both literary and non-literary discourse. This study explores how literature serves as a tool to expose human injustices toward nature and the environment. Through ecocriticism and textual analysis, Gerard Manley Hopkins’s poem „Binsey Poplars“ is examined to highlight the ecocritical issues raised in the context of illegal mining in Ghana, commonly known as Galamsey. The study discusses the devastation caused by Galamsey activities in Ghana, which mirrors the destruction depicted in the poem. The analysis reveals that Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies are under constant threat, and if these threats are not mitigated, there is a significant risk that nature will suffer irreparable damage. The research adopts a qualitative paradigm, allowing for a detailed textual analysis of the eco-critical issues in the poem and their reflection of the destructive impact on Ghanaian water and forest reserves. By understanding these eco-critical issues in Ghana through literary analysis, we gain insights into how literature can serve as a vehicle for character change, empathy-building, and the dissemination of ideas. Furthermore, this approach illuminates how writers navigate and challenge prevailing societal problems through their works. The study concludes that ecocriticism as a theoretical framework not only offers a refreshing perspective for interpreting poetry but also brings to light critical environmental issues that threaten the safety and sanctity of the environment.
NEUROMODULAÇÃO TRANSCRANIANA - REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Bastos Layla da Silva , Aguiar Caio Magalhães Ferreira , Meira Fernanda Matias de Souza , Sampaio Lucas Silveira
Published: December 2024

O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi avaliar os efeitos da Estimulação Transcraniana por Corrente Contínua (ETCC) no tratamento fisioterapêutico, com foco em dor, funcionalidade e qualidade de vida. A revisão seguiu os critérios do protocolo PRISMA, incluindo estudos publicados entre 2014 e 2024, em português ou inglês, que aplicaram ETCC em ensaios clínicos e preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Os resultados indicam que a ETCC é eficaz na redução da fadiga em pacientes pós-AVC e potencializa a funcionalidade, especialmente quando combinada com fisioterapia. A técnica também demonstrou efeitos analgésicos, com destaque para condições neuropáticas, embora os resultados variem conforme o tipo de dor e a população estudada. Além disso, a ETCC, associada a intervenções de treinamento físico, mostrou-se promissora na promoção do equilíbrio e mobilidade, com benefícios sustentáveis para pacientes com déficits motores. Contudo, limitações como amostras restritas indicam a necessidade de estudos adicionais para validar esses achados em diferentes populações e otimizar os protocolos de aplicação.
QUALIDADE DE VIDA PÓS INFARTO AGUDO DO MIOCÁRDIO: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Zanotti Amanda Rodrigues , Freire Thalia Santos , Rezende Lucas Dalvi Armond , Silva Leonardo Gomes da
Published: December 2024

Introdução: O infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) é a morte de um tecido do coração devido a interrupção do fluxo sanguíneo. Comumente o infarto se caracteriza por dor no peito e instabilidade dos impulsos elétricos no coração gerando alterações do ritmo cardíaco. O infarto é uma doença com causas multifatoriais, entre elas estão:  hipertensão, diabetes, tabagismo, colesterol e triglicerídeos elevados, uma vida sedentária e o histórico familiar (SESA, 2021). Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade de vida de pacientes pós-infarto agudo do miocárdio. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, analítico, realizado por meio de revisão bibliográfica, onde foi realizado a busca na literatura. Foram utilizadas três estratégias de busca através de descritores selecionados no DECS- Descritores em Ciência da Saúde, a saber: (1) “Infarto agudo do Miocárdio” AND “Qualidade de Vida” AND “Enfermagem” AND “Saúde”. Resultados: Foram encontrados 30 estudos nas bases de dados selecionadas. No processo de seleção de títulos, 21 estudos foram selecionados e, na leitura de resumos, nenhum foi excluído por não se adequar ao estudo. Após aplicação dos critérios, três estudos foram excluídos por não se adequarem aos critérios de elegibilidade, assim, foram elencados 15 artigos para análise final e que compuseram a amostra final. Conclusão: No presente estudo foi observado que a qualidade de vida de pacientes que tiveram infarto agudo do miocárdio melhorou significativamente por meio de dieta, medicações e exercícios físicos, porém a taxa de sobrevida cai no sexo feminino devido a dupla jornada, cuidados com os filhos e afazeres domésticos.
IMPACTOS DA REFORMA TRIBUTÁRIA E O FIM DA GUERRA FISCAL NO ÂMBITO DO ICMS
Authors: Sousa Adriano Fábio Soares de , Moura Pedro Leopoldo Alcântara de Lima e
Published: December 2024

Esse estudo examina os impactos da reforma tributária proposta pela Emenda Constitucional 132/23, com foco especial no fim da guerra fiscal no âmbito do ICMS. A guerra fiscal, marcada pela concessão de incentivos fiscais pelos estados para atrair empresas, gerou consequências como a erosão das bases tributárias, a insegurança jurídica e a ampliação das desigualdades regionais. A criação do IBS (Imposto sobre Bens e Serviços), prevista na reforma, busca simplificar o sistema tributário e eliminar a guerra fiscal, promovendo uma distribuição mais equitativa das receitas entre os estados. No entanto, o estudo alerta para novos desafios relacionados aos incentivos setoriais e extratributários, que ainda poderão ser utilizados pelos estados após a reforma. A pesquisa conclui que o sucesso da reforma dependerá de uma regulamentação eficaz e de um esforço coordenado entre União e estados para garantir a equidade tributária e o desenvolvimento sustentável em todas as regiões do Brasil.