bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Family potential as a component of the human potential of Russian regions
Authors: Dobrokhleb Valentina , Efanova Olga
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is to present family potential as a structural component of human potential with the core of family potential consisting of marriages, primarily registered. In the period between the All–Russian censuses of 2002, 2010, 2020 there was a decrease in the number of married people in the country: the number of married people decreased in 2020 as compared to 2002 by 7839 thousand people (12.6%). The proportion of married men decreased by 11.8%, among women the decrease was 11.4%. The largest decrease occurred between the censuses of 2010 and 2020: – 9.9% for male cohorts and – 9.5% for female cohorts. Approaches to analysis of human potential usually do not include the indicators that form family potential, or reduce it only to reproductive function. At the same time, formation of families, their number and quality is of fundamental importance when considering human potential, as it reflects the state of social solidarity, which is formed also in families. The article analyzes the indicators of marriage and divorce in the regions of the Russian Federation, presents the factors affecting them, and gives the author’s definition of family potential. It is shown that the social policy in the Russian Federation is mainly related to measures to increase the birth rate, which, apart from the impact on the sphere of family and marriage relations, does not bring positive results. At the same time, the most important task is formation of social values aimed at increasing strong families based on the values of matrimony.
On some technical and legal problems of the Russian Criminal Code
Authors: Ryzhkova Irina D.
Published: December 2023

Since the adoption of the new Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in 1996, there has been an ongoing debate in the legal science about its structure, sections, chapters and individual articles. The Russian scientific school has made a serious contribution to the development of legal technology in criminal law. Many comments that resulted from the analysis of legal norms were taken into account by the legislator, but the ongoing modification of the criminal law of our country does not cause optimism among scientists. The transformation of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is the result of criminal law policy, which today, unfortunately, is not without flaws. The defects of the legislative technology of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation are of a complex nature, originate in the conceptual approaches of the legislator (or in their internal inconsistency) and are manifested in detail in individual articles of the Criminal Code. We do not set a goal either to identify the nature of defects or to classify them, which in itself requires a more extensive study. However, some essentially typical technical and legal problems of criminal law are given. Attention is drawn to the inconsistency of sanctions, unclear mechanisms for their imposing, incorrect construction of dispositions, artificial creation of difficulties for law enforcement officer and judges, problems of understanding evaluative signs, and illogical use of function words (conjunctions). The article concludes that it is necessary to improve the legislative technology.
Study of the boundary value problem for a differential inclusion
Authors: Serova Irina D.
Published: December 2023

The boundary value problem with respect to an absolutely continuous function x:[a,b]→R^n for the differential inclusion
F(t,x,x ̇,x ̇)∋0,t∈[a,b],
with the condition αx(a)+βx(b)=γ ̃ and additional restriction on the derivative of the desired function (Lx)(t)≐x ̇(t)-λx(t)∈B(t), t∈[a,b] is under discussion. It is assumed that the boundary value problem with the same conditions for the linear differential equation Lx=y is uniquely solvable for any summable function y. Using Green’s function of this «auxiliary» linear boundary value problem, the original problem is reduced to an equivalent integral inclusion with respect to the summable function x ̇. To the inclusion obtained, the results on operator inclusion with an orderly covering multivalued mapping are applied.
In the first section of the work, the information about multivalued mappings of partially ordered spaces used in this study is given.
In the main section of the work, conditions for the existence and estimates of solutions to the boundary value problem under investigation are obtained in the form of a statement similar to Chaplygin’s theorem on differential inequality. These results are illustrated by an example of studying a periodic boundary value problem for a differential equation which is not resolved with respect to the derivative.
Do dizível ao visível, ou vice-versa, e o processo discursivo de restituição simbólica em J.
Authors: Costa Greciely Cristina da
Published: December 2023

J é o título de um dos nove curtas-metragens do projeto Marco Universal do ICEM. Tem tem 13 minutos de duração e refere-se a um líder comunitário de uma das favelas do Rio de Janeiro que denuncia a milícia e procura proteção policial de várias maneiras. O curta-metragem põe em cena os esforços do personagem e o seu desfecho. Este pôr em cena é o ponto central da formulação do discurso do curta-metragem, o qual se torna objeto de análise de trabalho. Considerando que “formular é dar corpo aos sentidos” e que a formulação não se refere a palavra em si, mas a um processo da produção do discurso, no qual “a linguagem ganha vida” e “a memória se atualiza” (ORLANDI, 2001, p. 9), busca-se observar que região de sentidos é atualizada no/pelo discurso do curta-metragem na relação com o tema dos direitos humanos contíguo a J. Assim este trabalho se sustenta sob dois prismas, um mais teórico e outro analítico. O primeiro consiste em propor posicionar o curta-metragem como uma peça de linguagem e, como tal, preconizar seu processo discursivo, deslocando-o de um lugar de observação empírica, cujo enfoque poderia ser dado a sua função, para analisá-lo em seu funcionamento. E sob o prisma de análise, este trabalho tenta explorar, pela via da descrição no contraponto com a interpretação, a formulação de um visível inexoravelmente atrelado ao dizível, como instância de atualização do interdiscurso, isto é, de um corpo de traços sócio-históricos, exterior, anterior e alhures, que formam memória (PÊCHEUX, 2011 [1966]). Como resultado, observa-se o processo discursivo de restituição simbólica da violência.
nouveau problème de la démarcation
Authors: Künstler Raphaël
Published: December 2023

À la question de savoir comment concevoir la relation entre le concept de science et celui de métaphysique, une réponse très influente de nos jours prône la naturalisation méthodologique de la science. Selon cette thèse, même si sciences et métaphysique sont des entreprises épistémiquement indépendantes l’une de l’autre, elles sont ou devraient être méthodologiquement analogues : l’enquête métaphysique serait ou devrait être menée par des moyens scientifiques. L’objet de mon article est de montrer qu’une telle manière de concevoir la métaphysique a un effet inverse à celui escompté. Au lieu d’élever la certitude métaphysique à un niveau scientifique, elle abaisse la certitude scientifique au niveau métaphysique. Je soutiens que, si on ne se résout ni à accepter cette conséquence ni à renoncer à une certaine forme de naturalisation, émerge un nouveau problème de démarcation entre science et métaphysique.
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Compte rendu de Quentin Hiernaux, Du comportement végétal à l’intelligence des plantes ?
Authors: Militello Guglielmo
Published: December 2023

Compte rendu de Quentin Hiernaux, Du comportement végétal à l’intelligence des plantes ?
valeurs dans la representation scientifique
Authors: Ruyant Quentin
Published: December 2023

Le but de cet article est d'examiner le rôle joué par les valeurs dans les activités de représentation en science, notamment la construction ou utilisation de modèles, en distinguant représentation concrète et abstraite. Un modèle hiérarchique est proposé. La conclusion est que l'influence des valeurs sociales dans la représentation scientifique dépend du niveau d'abstraction considéré, et qu'elle n'est problématique que quand des valeurs locales sont considérées pour évaluer des représentations plus générales.
Teoria do conhecimento e música: uma reflexão a partir de três problemas filosóficos
Authors: Cardoso Renato
Published: December 2023

Situado no campo da filosofia da educação musical, este trabalho se debruça sobre a seguinte questão: o que é o conhecimento musical? Fazendo uma apresentação panorâmica dos principais resultados de minha tese de doutorado, busco localizar e responder a três problemas filosóficos a respeito desse tema: o problema dos tipos de conhecimento musical; o problema das formas de conhecimento; e o problema da racionalidade no conhecimento. O referencial teórico é o pensamento complexo de Edgar Morin, em sua obra O Método, volumes 3, 4 e 5 (2011, 2012a, 2012b). Dentre as principais conclusões, estão a tentativa de superação de uma filosofia e de um conhecimento hierarquizado, centralizado e reduzido; e a defesa de uma filosofia que fomente ações e pensamentos singulares, contextualizados e contingentes para a educação musical.
Uso de dexmedetomidina em anestesia pediátrica
Authors: Arruda Lucas Giannini de Oliveira Conrado , Oliveira Lorena Antônia Sales de Vasconcelos , Carvalho Pablo Stevan Barbosa de
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo fazer uma revisão a respeito do uso de dexmedetomidina (DEX) na sedação pediátrica. Metodologia: Realizou-se a coleta de 11 artigos que tratam da temática, em seguida analisou-se aspectos da respectiva droga, seus possíveis riscos e benefícios da sedação de crianças. Resultados: Identificou-se que a DEX é uma potente agonista, pertencente aos receptores alfa-2 adrenérgicos, que pode ser aplicada em crianças, apresentando como resultado uma eficiente sedação, analgesia e efeito ansiolítico, além de possibilitar uma sedação com muita qualidade. Conclusão: Sua aplicação na pediatria tem sido cada vez mais discutida e mais utilizada corroborando com estudos que têm demonstrado os seus inúmeros benefícios.
ESTETIKA DALAM KUMPULAN PUISI “KEPADA CIUM” KARYA JOKO PINURBO (AESTHETICS IN THE COLLECTION OF POETRY “KEPADA CIUM” BY JOKO PINURBO)
Authors: Yanti Eli
Published: December 2023

AbstractAesthetics in a collection of poems "Kepada Cium" by Joko Pinurbo. This study describes aesthetics in the form of diction, imagery, and figure of speech. Descriptive-qualitative is the method used in this research. Data analysis uses hermeneutics to describe and interpret hidden meanings. This study utilizes note and read techniques. The data in this study are in the form of words in a collection of poems. The results of the research show that: 1) The most dominant diction is connotative. 2) Visual images are the most common images and this collection of poems builds visual images. 3) The dominant figure of speech found is repetition figure of speech.Keyword: Aesthetics, poetry, diction, images, figures of speechAbstrakEstetika dalam kumpulan puisi “Kepada Cium”karya Joko Pinurbo. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan estetika yang berupa diksi, imaji, dan majas. Deskriptif-kualitatif merupakan metode yang dimanfaatkan pada penelitian ini. Penganalisisan data menggunakan hermeneutik untuk menguraikan dan menginterpretasikan makna yang tersembunyi. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan teknik catat dan baca. Data pada penelitian ini berupa kata dalam kumpulan puisi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya: 1) Diksi yang paling dominan ialah konotatif. 2) Imaji penglihatan merupakan imaji yang paling banyak ditemukan dan kumpulan puisi ini membangun citraan penglihatan. 3) Majas yang dominan ditemukan ialah majas repetisi.Kata-kata kunci: Estetika, puisi, diksi, imaji, majas
ABSURDITAS PEMIKIRAN DAN PERILAKU TOKOH UTAMA DALAM DRAMA BANGUN PAGI BAHAGIA KARYA ANDY SRI WAHYUDI (THE ABSURDITY OF THE THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN DRAMA BANGUN PAGI BAHAGIA BY ANDY SRI WAHYUDI)
Authors: Pratama Anugrah Gio
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe Absurdity of the Thoughts and Behaviors of the Main Characters in Drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia by Andy Sri Wahyudi. The purpose of this research is to explain the form of the absurdity of thought and behavior of the main character that appears in Andy Sri Wahyudi's drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia and the factors that influence it. This study uses a qualitative approach and belongs to the type of absurdity study. Literature review techniques were used to collect data and qualitative content analysis was used in this research data analysis technique. The results of the study show that the drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia contains elements of absurdity of thought as well as absurdity of behavior. Among the absurd forms of the main character's thoughts on Bangun Pagi Bahagia, namely the view that death is a form of a good ideal. Among the forms of absurdity in the behavior of the main character Bangun Pagi Bahagia is talking to statues to get help. Factors that influence the absurdity of the main character's thoughts and behavior can be formulated in three ways, namely the problem of life, freedom, and feelings.Keywords: absurdity, thoughts, behaviors, main characters, dramaAbstrakAbsurditas Pemikiran dan Perilaku Tokoh Utama dalam Drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia Karya Andy Sri Wahyudi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menjelaskan bentuk absurditas pemikiran dan perilaku tokoh utama yang muncul dalam drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia karya Andy Sri Wahyudi serta faktor-faktor yang memengaruhinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan tergolong dalam jenis kajian absurditas. Teknik studi pustaka dipakai dalam mengumpulkan data dan analisis isi kualitatif dipakai dalam teknik analisis data penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan drama Bangun Pagi Bahagia mengandung unsur absurditas pemikiran juga absurditas perilaku. Di antara bentuk absurditas pemikiran tokoh utama Bangun Pagi Bahagia, yaitu pandangan bahwa kematian adalah sebentuk cita-cita yang baik. Di antara bentuk absurditas perilaku tokoh utama Bangun Pagi Bahagia, yakni berbicara kepada patung agar mendapatkan pertolongan. Faktor yang memengaruhi absurditas pemikiran dan perilaku tokoh utama dapat dirumuskan ke dalam tiga hal, yakni masalah hidup, kebebasan, dan perasaan.Kata-kata kunci: absurditas, pemikiran, perilaku, tokoh utama, drama
History in the Making Lo construido y lo pensado: a propósito de la historiografía de la arquitectura
Authors: Valdivieso Alejandro
Published: December 2023

Abrumados por la acelerada proliferación de un cada vez mayor conjunto de formatos a través de los cuales, también los temas que ocupan a los historiadores de la arquitectura y el urbanismo, son sometidos a un proceso de escrutinio constante al servicio de la creación de contenido bajo parámetros de producción y rendimiento—una forma de conocimiento que anula el pensamiento, encontrándose la mayor parte de sus síntomas en la universidad—, uno no puede por menos de sentir cierto alivio al toparse con un libro, publicado con motivo de la celebración de un encuentro de investigación sobre historiografía de la arquitectura, que no sólo es capaz de cuestionar dicha rescisión desde su condición objetual —un único formato que funciona como una herramienta analógica de acción y que establece una relación entra autores y lectores (no consumidores)—, sino que lo hace, además, inquiriendo cuál sea la manera en que dicha historia ha sido y está siendo pensada.Es decir, no juzgando el pasado, sino interrogándolo, tal y como parece ser el objetivo de los historiadores de la arquitectura, toda vez que su trabajo ha alcanzado una autonomía que se justifica por el asentamiento de unos fundamentos epistemológicos propios.AbstractOverwhelmed by the proliferation of an increasing number of formats through which the themes that occupy historians of architecture and urban planning are also subject to constant scrutiny at the service of creating content controlled by parameters of production and performance — a form of knowledge that cancels thought, with its symptoms most prevalent in universities — one cannot help but feel a certain relief when coming across a book, published on the occasion of a research meeting on the historiography of architecture, that is not only capable of questioning this rescission objectively but also does so, inquiring what is the way in which this story has been and is being thought. It is a unique format that works as an analogue tool for action and that establishes a relationship between authors and readers (non-consumers). Or in other words, not by judging the past, but by interrogating it, as seems to be the aim of architecture historians every time their work has achieved a level of autonomy that is justified by the establishment of its own epistemological foundations.
A Pneumatic Particle-Blocking Variable-Stiffness Actuator
Authors: Peng He , Wang Xia , Geng Dexu , Xu Wenzhi
Published: December 2023

In order to improve the stiffness of the flexible robot,this paper proposes a variable-stiffness elastic actuator to improve the rigidity of flexible robots. The actuator integrates the working principles of a pneumatic drive, wedge structure, and particle blockage. the tensile stiffness of the actuator is nonlinearly negatively correlated with the air pressure because of the structural and material properties.The compressive stiffness and lateral stiffness increases nonlinearly as air pressure increases, being 3and 121 times greater at 0.17 MPa compared to 0 MPa, respectively. Beyond 0.17 MPa, the two stiffness of the actuator experiences incremental growth due to wedge impedance forces.
The Chimera Revisited: Wall- and Magnetically-Bounded Turbulent Flows
Authors: Basse Nils Tångefjord
Published: December 2023

This paper is a first attempt at bringing together various concepts from research on wall- and magnetically-bounded turbulent flows. Brief reviews of both fields are provided: The main similarities identified are transport barriers, coherent (turbulent) structures and flow generation. Examples are provided and discussed.
Coherent Off-Axis Terahertz Tomography with a Multi-Channel 2 Array and F-theta Optics
Authors: May Karl Henrik , Mohammadzadeh Shiva , Keil Andreas , Von Freymann Georg , Friederich Fabian
Published: December 2023

Terahertz tomography is a promising method among non-destructive inspection techniques to detect faults and defects in dielectric samples. Image quality recently significantly improved through the incorporation of a priori information and off-axis data. However, this improvement has come at the cost of increased measurement time. To aim toward industrial applications, it is therefore necessary to speed up the measurement by parallelizing the data acquisition employing multi-channel setups. In this work, we present two tomographic frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) systems working at a bandwidth of 230-320 GHz, equipped with an eight-channel detector array, and compare their imaging results with a single-pixel setup. While in the first system, the additional channels are used exclusively to detect radiation refracted by the sample, the second system features an f-θ lens, focusing the beam at different positions on its flat focal plane, and thus utilizing the whole detector array directly. The usage of the f-θ lens in combination with a scanning mirror eliminates the necessity of the formerly used slow translation of a single-pixel transmitter. This opens up the potential for a significant increase in acquisition speed, in our case by a factor of four to five, respectively.
Mapping and Assessing Coastal and Marine Cultural Ecosystem Services to Inform MSP Processes: A Quantitative Systematic Review
Authors: Kyvelou Stella Sofia , Kitsiou Dimitra , Banela Marina
Published: December 2023

Keywords: Ecosystem services; Cultural Ecosystem Services; marine/maritime spatial planning; mapping, assessment, tools, methods, PPGIS
Computational Approaches to Quark-Gluon Dynamics
Authors: Khan Kamil , Shah Muhammad Sher , Nabi Sardar , BiBi Marwa , Hamza Amir , Reshael Laibaali , Bilal Muhammad , khan Jawad
Published: December 2023

This study addresses the central question that how can a precise measurement of the gluon Parton Distribution Function (PDF) be attained, thereby enhancing our understanding of the intricate quark-gluon composition within nucleons? Through a dual approach involving Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and high-energy particle collisions, the research combines computational tools and experimental techniques, focusing on protons and neutrons. Scattering experiments and advanced detectors are utilized to probe nucleon structure. Theoretical frameworks like QCD equations and the Momentum Sum Rule investigate Parton Distribution Functions at specific momentum fractions and energy scales. The primary goal is to achieve an accurate measurement of the gluon PDF, crucial for unraveling strong force complexities and internal nucleon dynamics. The study's theoretical plots and equations illustrate hypothetical behaviors of gluon distribution, quark distribution, and splitting functions, contributing to a deeper understanding of fundamental particles.
Precise Microwave Welding Induced by Localized Surface Plasmon: A Novel Way for Large-Scale Non-Metallic Material Joining with High Quality and Low Consumption
Authors: Hu Yizhong , Hu Yaowu
Published: December 2023

Traditional methods of non-metallic materials joining for industrial uses are limited to lasers, or induction or conduction heating. The precision and efficiency for large-scale applications are difficult to be achieved at the same time. Here in this paper, we report a precise microwave welding method induced by localized surface plasmon of metallic macro-gaps under microwave excitation. The proposed method utilizes energy from well-developed commercial microwaver, and benefits from the precision of localized surface plasmon, an oscillating electron cloud excited by electromagnetic waves, which is currently under hot investigation only at micro- or nano-scales. The method is applied to the welding of polymers to solve the problems of complex processing equipment and high processing energy consumption in the traditional welding process, so as to cope with the growing energy and environmental crisis. Finite element numerical simulations are used to study the distribution characteristics of electric fields and temperature fields. The results show that the process is a high quality, efficient, low consumption and environmentally friendly green process compared to traditional polymer welding methods.
Causal Model Analysis of the Effect of Policy Formalism, Equipment Insufficiency, Covid-19 Fear and Job Insecurity on Construction Workers’ Insomnia during the Epidemic
Authors: Wu Tsung-Lin , Chu Tsai Feng , Liu Hsiang Te
Published: December 2023

This study mainly explores the effect of policy formalism, equipment insufficiency, covid-19 fear and job insecurity on construction workers’ insomnia during the epidemic. The main contribution of this article is to introduce policy formalism into the exploration of the causes of insomnia among construction site workers during the epidemic. This study collected 733 valid samples of construction site workers. We tested the established hypotheses using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The research results found that equipment insufficiency positively affects Covid-19 fear. Policy formalism and Covid-19 fear positively affect job burnout. Social support negatively affects job burnout. Job burnout and job insecurity positively affect insomnia.
A Deep Learning Approach for Automated Classification of Geomagnetically Induced Current Scalograms
Authors: Aksenovich Tatyana , Selivanov Vasiliy
Published: December 2023

During geomagnetic storms, which are a result of solar wind interaction with the Earth’s magnetosphere, geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) begin to flow in the long-distance high-voltage power grids on the Earth’s surface. It causes a number of negative phenomena that affect the normal operation of the entire electric power system. To investigate the nature of the phenomenon and its possible effects on transformers, a GIC monitoring system was created in 2011, the devices of which were installed at five substations of the Kola-Karelian power transit in northwestern Russia. Over 12 years of operating the system a large amount of data has been accumulated, which cannot be analyzed manually within a reasonable amount of time. To analyze the constantly growing volume of recorded data effectively, a method for automatic classification of GIC in autotransformer neutral was proposed. The method is based on a continuous wavelet transform of the neutral current data combined with a convolutional neural network (CNN) to classify the obtained scalogram images. As the result of comparing four CNNs with different architectures, a model that showed excellent GIC classification performance on the validation set (100.00% accuracy and loss of 0.0115) was chosen.
Diagnostic Role of Cell-Free miRNAs in Identifying Placenta Accreta Spectrum during the First-Trimester Screening
Authors: Timofeeva Angelika V. , Fedorov Ivan S. , Suhova Yuliya V. , Tarasova Alla M. , Ezhova Larisa S. , Zabelina Tatyana M. , Vasilchenko Oksana N. , Ivanets Tatyana Y. , Sukhikh Gennady T.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a severe complication of pregnancy associated with excessive invasion of cytotrophoblast cells at the sites of the endometrial-myometrial interface and the myometrium itself in cases of adherent (creta) and invasive (increta and percreta) forms, respectively. Despite advancements in ultrasound protocols and found associations of alpha-fetoprotein, PAPP-A, hCG, PLGF, sFlt-1, IL-8, and IL-33 peripheral blood levels with PAS, the condition remains undiagnosed before delivery because of the lacking clear evaluation criteria for each of the three grades of PAS. This leads to a high risk of massive blood loss, maternal hysterectomy, and preterm birth.

While using deep sequencing, miRNA signatures of placental tissue, myometrium, and blood plasma from women with PAS in the third trimester of pregnancy, as well as miRNA profile in exosomes from the blood serum of women in the first trimester with physiologically progressing pregnancy, complicated by PAS or preeclampsia, were obtained. Two logistic regression models were constructed, both featuring statistically significant parameters related to the levels of miR-26a-5p, miR-17-5p, and miR-101-3p quantified by real-time PCR in native blood serum. These models demonstrated 100% sensitivity in detecting PAS during the first pregnancy screening. These miRNAs were identified as specific markers for PAS, showing significant differences in their blood serum levels during the first trimester in the PAS group compared to those in physiological pregnancies, early- or late-onset preeclampsia groups. Furthermore, these miRNAs exhibited differential expression in the PAS placenta and/or myometrium in the third trimester and, according to literature data, control angiogenesis. Significant correlations were found between extracellular hsa-miR-101-3p and nuchal translucency thickness, hsa-miR-17-5p and uterine artery pulsatility index, and hsa-miR-26a-5p and hsa-miR-17-5p with PLGF.

The developed test system for early non-invasive PAS diagnosis based on the blood serum level of extracellular miR-26a-5p, miR-17-5p, and miR-101-3p can serve as an auxiliary method for 1st trimester screening pregnant women, subject to validation on independent test samples.
Predicting Autonomous Driving Behavior through Human Factor Considerations in Safety-Critical Events
Authors: Raiyn Jamal , Weidl Galia
Published: December 2023

This research explores the predictive capabilities of autonomous driving systems by integrating human factor considerations within the context of safety-critical events. Recognizing the significance of human behaviors in influencing driving dynamics, the study employs advanced modeling techniques to enhance the accuracy of predictions in scenarios that demand heightened safety measures. Traditional rule-based systems and monotonic logic often fall short in addressing the complexities of safety-critical events. To overcome these limitations, the research proposes the application of non-monotonic logic, allowing for flexible and adaptive reasoning that accommodates exceptions and context-specific information.The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating individual differences among drivers, such as risk-taking tendencies, reaction times, decision-making processes, and driving styles. By considering these human factors, the research aims to develop realistic and accurate autonomous driving models that capture the nuances of real-world driving scenarios, especially in safety-critical situations. The predictive model takes into account both internal and external factors, enabling the autonomous system to anticipate and respond effectively to unforeseen events.The primary goal is to provide autonomous vehicles with the capability to make plausible inferences, handle conflicting data, and adapt their behavior in real-time during safety-critical events. The proposed model integrates personalized cognitive agents for each driver, incorporating their unique preferences, characteristics, and needs. This personalized approach aims to optimize the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving, contributing to the ongoing evolution of intelligent transportation systems.In conclusion, this research contributes to advancing the field of autonomous driving by introducing a predictive model that leverages human factor considerations to enhance safety in safety-critical events. The incorporation of non-monotonic logic and individualized cognitive agents signifies a comprehensive approach to address the challenges associated with predicting autonomous driving behavior, paving the way for safer and more reliable autonomous vehicles in dynamic and unpredictable environments.
Exploration of Wendan Pomelo Peel from Four Different Growing Regions by LC-MS and Bioactivity Analysis
Authors: Lu Jinlan , Wang Wenshu
Published: December 2023

Wendan (a type of pomelo), as a popular fruit in China, is less known in other countries. Its peel is widely used in food and traditional medicine. Four different origins of Wendan pomelo were selected, and crude extracts were obtained by the Soxhlet extraction method. The composition of Wendan peel was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) in positive ion mode. The compounds were identified by searching the Metabolite Link (METLIN), Spectral Database for Organic Compounds (SDBS) and referring to literature reports. A total of 20 compounds were identified among the samples from the four origins, of which 8 compounds were common. The majority of the compounds belonged to the flavonoid and coumarin classes, Meranzin hydrate was identified for the first time in pomelo peel. In vitro antioxidant activity experiments showed that samples from Taizhou, Zhejiang exhibited the highest antioxidant activity in the DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays, with values of 0.59 mg/mL, 97.06 μmol TE/g, and 60.62 μmol Fe2+/g, respectively. Samples from Zhangzhou, Fujian showed antioxidant activity second only to the samples from Taizhou, Zhejiang. The sample from Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, showed excellent inhibitory activity in the α-glucosidase inhibition assay (IC50=7.99 mg/mL).
Topology Optimization and Efficiency Evaluation of Short-Fiber Reinforced Composite Structures considering Anisotropy
Authors: Kurkin Evgenii , Espinosa Barcenas Oscar Ulises , Kishov Evgenii , Lukyanov Oleg
Published: December 2023

The current study aims to develop a methodology for obtaining topology-optimal structures made of short fiber-reinforced polymers, which include the fluid-structure interaction. Accounting for the molding process during the internal iterations of topology optimization makes it possible to enhance the weight efficiency of structures—a crucial aspect, especially in aerospace. Anisotropy is considered through the fiber orientation tensor, which is modeled by solving the plastic molding equations for non-Newtonian fluids, and then introduced as a variable of the stiffness matrix during the structural analysis. The materials used were non-linearly modeled using an exponential-and-linear hardening law. The evaluation of weight efficiency in structures composed of short-reinforced composite materials using a dimensionless criterion is addressed. Experimental verification was performed to confirm the validity of the developed methodology. The evidence illustrates that considering anisotropy leads to stiffer structures and structural elements should be oriented in the direction of maximal stiffness. The load-carrying factor can be expressed in terms of failure criteria. The presented multidisciplinary methodology can be used to improve the quality of the design of structures made of short fiber-reinforced composites (SFRC) where high stiffness, high strength, and minimum mass are the primary required structural characteristics.
Inducing Deep Sweeps and Vortex Ejections on Patterned Membrane Surfaces to Mitigate Surface Fouling
Authors: Young August H , Hotz Nico , Hawkins Brian T , Kabala Zbigniew J
Published: December 2023

Membrane filtration is a popular choice in the treatment of wastewater for reuse. However, when used to produce clean water, these devices are subject to concentration polarization and fouling, which inhibit their ability to operate efficiently and provide high-quality permeate streams. Patterned membrane surfaces offer a hydrodynamic approach to mitigating concentration polarization and the surface fouling that follows. However, when subject to a steady feed flow rate, surface patterns generally produce stagnant zones in cavity-like spaces where particulate from the bulk flow recirculates in stationary vortices. To prevent aggregation in these recirculation zones, and therefore the onset of surface fouling, we study a rapidly pulsed feed flow. When combined with cavity-like geometries, such as the valleys present in membrane surface patterns, a rapidly pulsed flow generates mixing mechanisms (i.e., the deep sweep and the vortex ejection) that disrupt otherwise stagnant regions. First, we confirm the existence of these mechanisms, which are typically induced in impermeable cavities at relatively low Reynolds numbers, for near transitional feed Reynolds numbers in permeable cavity spaces via numerical simulation of the flow field. Following this confirmation, we demonstrate the ability of these mechanisms to remove particles trapped in recirculation zones via massless particle tracking studies. The results of this work suggest that when combined with a rapidly pulsed inlet flow, patterned membrane surfaces can not only alleviate concentration polarization and the surface fouling that follows but also reduce the need for traditional cleaning methods, which require operational downtime and often involve the use of abrasive chemical agents.
Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Resources in Lian, Batangas to Climate Change Hazards Using Combined CIVAT and ICSEA-C Toolkit from Classified LiDAR Data and LandSat8 Images
Authors: Pula Rolando Advincula , Ballado Alejandro , Esguerra Bennyvic Joyce , David Lawrence Charlemagne , Sarte Shydel , Ilagan Lorena
Published: December 2023

Coastal resources in Lian, Batangas, have undergone significant degradation due to a combination of human activities and natural factors, including sea-level rise, changes in sea-surface temperature, fluctuations in rainfall, increased storm frequency, and sedimentation. This has led to adverse effects on key ecosystems such as corals, mangroves, and seagrasses. To assess the extent of climate change hazards on these coastal resources, a Vulnerability Assessment was conducted in the municipality of Lian, Batangas. The assessment employed a combination of the Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit (CIVAT) and Integrated Coastal Sensitivity, Exposure, and Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change (ICSEA-C) guidelines. Additionally, the analysis incorporated detailed mapping using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data for mangroves and LandSat 8 imagery for corals and seagrasses. The findings at the municipal scale revealed that a staggering 90% of mangroves in Lian, Batangas, were highly vulnerable. This vulnerability was attributed to a high score in intrinsic characteristics and a low adaptive capacity. Similarly, a majority of seagrasses in the area were classified as medium and highly vulnerable at the municipal level. Only 10–20% of seagrasses received low to medium vulnerability scores. Shockingly, almost 100% of the coral reefs in Lian, Batangas, were deemed highly vulnerable, indicating a critical threat to this crucial marine ecosystem.
The Intersection of Collegiate Gothic Architecture and Missionary Education: A Case Study of Anderson Hall at Soochow University
Authors: Chen Xi , He Jiabao , Wang Shiruo
Published: December 2023

From the mid-19th century, Collegiate Gothic architecture gained prominence among American universities. Subsequently, through the efforts of American missionaries, the Collegiate Gothic style spread to Christian universities in Asia. Specifically, this study concentrates on the nuanced relationship between the transnational missionary routes and adopting the Collegiate Gothic style, primarily focusing on Anderson Hall at Soochow University, China. The investigation meticulously dissects the multifaceted factors influencing the choice of architectural styles, considering the perspectives of missionaries, architects, and other key stakeholders. Through an intricate analysis of Anderson Hall, this research illuminates the unique characteristics of Collegiate Gothic architecture. By unraveling the complex layers of East Asian campus heritage, this study enriches our comprehension of its origins. It establishes a robust foundation for guiding the preservation and revitalization of architectural styles within university campuses. This scholarly inquiry holds particular significance for experts in academic heritage conservation.
Modelling of Fatigue Delamination Growth and Prediction of Residual Tensile Strength of Thermoplastic Coupons
Authors: Tsivouraki Niki , Tserpes Konstantinos , Sioutis Ioannis
Published: December 2023

Thermoplastic composites are continuously replacing thermosetting composites in lightweight structures. However, the accomplished work on the fatigue behavior of thermoplastics is quite limited. In the present work, we propose a numerical modeling approach for simulating fatigue delamination growth and predicting the residual tensile strength of quasi-isotropic TC 1225 LM PAEK thermoplastic coupons. The approach is supported and validated by tension and fatigue (non-interrupted and interrupted) tests. Fatigue delamination growth is simulated using a mixed-mode fatigue crack growth model, which is based on the cohesive zone modeling method. All interfaces between the thermoplastic plies were modelled using cohesive elements. Quasi-static tension analyses on pristine and fatigued coupons were performed using a progressive damage model implementing a set of Hashin-type strain-based failure criteria and a damage mechanics-based material property degradation module. Using the fatigue model, delamination growth was predicted as a function of number of cycles at all interfaces. The results agree well with C-scan images taken on fatigued coupons during interruptions of fatigue tests. An unequal and unsymmetric delamination growth was predicted due to the quasi-isotropic lay-up. Moreover, the combined models capture the decrease in the residual tensile strength of the coupons. In the quasi-static tension analysis of the fatigued coupons, the driving failure mechanisms are the fast propagation of the pre-existing delamination and the severe matrix cracking.
Biomarkers and Predictor Models for Serious Bacterial Infections in Febrile Children
Authors: Bernardi Luca , Bossù Gianluca , Dal Canto Giulia , Giannì Giuliana , Esposito Susanna
Published: December 2023

Febrile infections are a common cause of presentation to the emergency department (ED) in chil-dren. While viral infections are usually self-limiting, sometimes bacterial illnesses may lead to sepsis and severe complications. Inflammatory biomarkers such as C reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin are usually the first blood exams performed in the ED to differentiate bacterial and viral infections; the better understanding of immunochemical pathways has nowadays led to the discovery of new and more specific biomarkers that could play a role in the emergency setting. The aim of this narrative review is to provide the most recent evidence on biomarkers and predictor models combining them for serious bacterial infections (SBI) diagnosis in febrile children. Litera-ture analysis showed that inflammatory response is a complex mechanism in which many bio-chemical and immunological factors contribute to host response in SBI. CRP and procalcitonin still represent the most used biomarkers in the pediatric ED for the diagnosis of SBI. Their sensibility and sensitivity increase when combined and for this reason it is reasonable to take them both into consideration in the evaluation of a febrile children. The potential of machine learning tools, who represent a real novelty in medical practice, in conjunction with routine clinical and biological in-formation, may improve accuracy of diagnosis and target therapeutic options in SBI. However, studies on this matter are not yet validated in younger populations, making their relevance in pe-diatric precision medicine still uncertain. More data from further researches are needed to improve clinical practice and decision making using these new technologies.
Suboptimal MMR Vaccination Coverages – a Constant Challenge for Measles Elimination in Romania
Authors: Stanescu Aurora , Ruta Simona Maria , Cernescu Costin , Pistol Adriana
Published: December 2023

Measles is targeted for elimination since 2001, with significant reduction in cases recorded worldwide, but outbreaks occur periodically due to immunization gaps. The present study analyzes the evolution of vaccination coverage rates (VCR) in Romania, a EU country with large measles epidemics during the last two decades, including an ongoing outbreak in 2023. Vaccination against measles is included in the National Immunization Program from 1979, initially as a single dose, and since 1994, with 2 doses. The vaccine uptake was initially high, with national VCR of >97%. However, from 2010 onwards, the VCR dropped and remained constantly under 90%. This decline was caused by several factors, including a decreasing number of general practitioners, discontinuities in vaccine supply, emigration, with increased numbers of children lost to follow-up and a surge in vaccine hesitancy. Additional decreases in the already low levels of VCR were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic: in 2022 the VCR reached the lowest level in the last decade, with 83.4% for the first dose (6.6% decrease compared to 2019) and 71.4% for the second dose (4.4% decrease compared to 2019), with important subregional differences. The constant suboptimal vaccination coverage rate in Romania threatens the progress toward measles elimination.
The Shrinking Fermi Liquid Scenario for Strange-Metal Behavior from Overdamped Optical Phonons
Authors: Mirarchi Giovanni , --- Marco Grilli , Seibold Goetz , Caprara Sergio
Published: December 2023

We discuss how the interaction of electrons with an overdamped optical phonon can give rise to a strange-metal behavior over extended temperature and frequency ranges. Although the mode has a finite frequency, an increasing damping shifts spectral weight to progressively lower energies so that, despite the ultimate Fermi liquid character of the system at the lowest temperatures and frequencies, the transport and optical properties of the electron system mimic a marginal Fermi liquid behavior. Within this shrinking Fermi liquid scenario, we extensively investigate the electron self-energy in all frequency and temperature ranges, emphasizing similarities and differences with respect to the marginal Fermi liquid scenario.
On a Hierarchy of Vector Derivative Nonlinear Schrodinger Equations
Authors: Smirnov Aleksandr O. , Frolov Eugeni A. , Dmitrieva Lada L.
Published: December 2023

We propose a new hierarchy of the vector derivative nonlinear Schr{\"o}dinger equations and consider the simplest multiphase solutions of this hierarchy. The study of the simplest solutions of these equations led to the following results. First, the three-leaf spectral curves $\Gamma=\{(\mu,\lambda)\}$ of the simplest multiphase solutions have a quite simple symmetry. They are invariant with respect to holomorphic involution $\tau$. The type of this involution depends on the genus of the spectral curve. Or the involution has the form $\tau:(\mu,\lambda)\to(\mu,-\lambda)$, or $\tau:(\mu,\lambda)\to(-\mu,-\lambda)$. The presence of symmetry leads to the fact that the dynamics of the solution is determined not by the entire spectral curve $\Gamma$, but by its factor $\Gamma/\tau$, which has a smaller genus. Secondly, it turned out that the dynamics of the two-component vector $\bp=(p_1,p_2)^t$ is determined, first of all, by the dynamics of its length $\abs{\bp}$. Independent equations determine the dependence of the direction of the vector $\bp$ from its length. In cases where the direction of the vector $\bp$ is fixed, the corresponding spectral curve splits into separate components. In conclusion, we note that, as in the case of the Manakov system, the equation of the spectral curve is invariant with respect to the orthogonal transformation of the vector solutions. I.e., the solution can be found from the spectral curve up to the orthogonal transformation. This fact indicates that the spectral curve does not depend on the individual components of the solution, but on their symmetric functions. Thus, the spectral data of multiphase solutions have two symmetries. These symmetries make it difficult to reconstruct signals from their spectral data. The work contains examples illustrating these statements.
Multi-Criteria System's Design Methodology for Selecting Open Pits Dump Trucks
Authors: Rakhmangulov Aleksandr , Burmistrov Konstantin , Osintsev Nikita
Published: December 2023

The sustainable development and operation of mining enterprises as major sources of economic growth in many countries is determined by both a balance of economic, environmental, and social objectives and the resources required to achieve these objectives. Transportation is one of the main resources at open pits. It accounts for up to 70% of open pit operating expenses. Various parameters of transportation means should be coordinated both with the parameters of the open pit and meet the conditions of its operation. The problem of selecting a dump truck model in the paper is solved using a universal system of selection criteria developed using an original methodology. The two-level system of criteria includes all currently known selection criteria. The peculiarity of the methodology is the use of the multi-criteria FUCOM method for ranking the criteria. In addition, it is proposed to differentiate the criteria evaluations according to the experts' competence levels. Sets of criteria for evaluation by experts of different levels are proposed. The obtained criterion ranks are recommended to be used by managers of mining enterprises to choose a dump truck model. The presented methodology is suitable for the development of new systems of criteria, considering significant changes in operating conditions or the emergence of factors not considered in this study. Evaluation of all models of dump trucks on the market using the developed system of criteria is envisaged by the authors in a future study.