bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the stochastic observation for the nonlinear system of the emigration and migration effects via artificial neural networks
Authors: Guirao Juan Luis García
Published: October 2023

The aim of this work is to solve a mathematical model based on the migration and emigration effects. The designed mathematical model shows one of the forms of prey-predator. The migration factor represents a step function for both normal and individuals that is restrictions or movement of people. The numerical solutions of the designed model are presented using the stochastic computational schemes based on the artificial neural networks (ANNs) together with the Levenberg-Marquardt back propagation (LMB), i.e., ANNs-LMB for solving the model based on the migration and emigration effects. Three different cases have been performed to solve the model based on the migration and emigration effects with the ANNs-LMB solver in terms of authentication, training, sample statistics and testing. The selection of the data is chosen as 80%, 10%, 10% for training, testing and authentication, respectively. The numerical results through the ANNs-LMB of the model based on the migration and emigration effects will be compared with the Runge-Kutta method. The results of the model based on the migration and emigration effects using the ANNs-LMB are provided to reduce the mean square error (MSE). For the capability and efficiency of the proposed ANNs-LMB, the numerical results are provided using the correlation, error histograms, regression and MSE.
Analysis of Social Responsibility and its Relationship with the Financial Performance of Companies Located in Countries with Emerging Economies
Authors: Rovetta Maria Paula , Maria Michele Monteiro Lirio , Maria Júnior Elizeu , Costa Karinie Meire , Rigoni Bríscia Oliveira Prates
Published: October 2023

Objective: The objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and companies' financial performance, from the perspective of ESG scores.
 
Theoretical framework: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social and financial performance were conceptualized. The Legitimacy Theory consolidates CSR as a social contract, established between the company and society through actions that will be evaluated by their development and the results disclosed (Guthrie & Parker, 1989). Corporate social performance (DSC) represents the way in which the company meets and responds to the demands of social content, generating collective results (Boaventura, Silva & Bandeira-de-Melo, 2012).
 
Method: Explanatory, documentary and quantitative research with a sample composed of companies that are part of the BRICS and that made ESG scores available, from 2018 to 2022, through Thomson Reuters Eikon®.
 
Results and conclusion: The results confirm that there is a positive and significant relationship only for market performance when analyzing the RSCENV variable (CSR Environmental). The variable RSCGOV (CSR Governance) presented a non-significant result.
 
Research implications: The results show that the hypothesis tested that corporate social responsibility strategies have a positive relationship with financial performance was disregarded by the research data.
 
Originality/value: This study contributes to deepening the discussion about the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility practices on the performance of organizations, specifically aiming to contribute to the analysis of the impact of different aspects of sustainability (Environmental, Social and Governance) on operational and market performance.
Design of Enzymes for Biocatalysis, Bioremediation, and Biosensing using Variational Autoencoder-Generated Latent Spaces
Authors: Kohout Pavel , Vasina Michal , Majerova Marika , Novakova Veronika , Damborsky Jiri , Bednar David , Marek Martin , Prokop Zbynek , Mazurenko Stanislav
Published: October 2023

Enzymes enable sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in industrial biocatalysis, bioremediation, and biosensing. Evolutionary data have proven pivotal for narrowing down the vast sequence space during enzyme optimization. However, capturing all important dependencies among residues is challenging due to the nonlinear influence of coevolution at individual positions. To overcome this challenge, deep learning methods are being actively trained on protein sequence data. While they have demonstrated incredible capacity to grasp protein evolution, the strategies to leverage this information for the design of promising biocatalysts remain largely unexplored. Here, we introduce evolutionary trajectories generated by a generative deep-learning framework of variational autoencoders. We optimized and utilized this framework and the latent space geometry to produce a set of deep-learning-based ancestral sequences of model enzymes haloalkane dehalogenases. The generated novel proteins were expressed and experimentally characterized, showing stability and activity at the level of the wild type for soluble variants. We also identified a major limitation: the sequences distant from the template tend to accumulate many insertions and deletions, known to compromise protein solubility. Taking this limitation into account, we demonstrate that the geometry of the latent space, together with the generative potential of variational autoencoders, can be used for diversification of natural protein sequences.
Guía para desarrollar exposiciones culturales sostenibles
Authors: Biedermann Anna , Muñoz López Natalia , Santolaya José Luis , Ramos Lapesa Irene , Galán Pérez Francisco Javier
Published: October 2023

Esta guía está dedicada ante todo a los gestores culturales que trabajan en distintas instituciones, organizaciones o empresas, preparando exposiciones cuyo objetivo es acercar contenidos a los públicos. Los gestores culturales son profesionales que reúnen en su perfil competencias propias de gestión con conocimientos sobre la cultura y el arte. En su día a día, tratan tanto con los comisarios y especialistas de temas muy concretos, como con los diseñadores y arquitectos, que dan forma a las ideas de los comisarios o los artistas, igual que con todo el personal necesario para la producción, el montaje, el transporte etc. A menudo los gestores culturales asumen también las tareas propias de gestores de operaciones que incluyen la organización de la atención de los visitantes y el programa cultural que pueda acompañar a la exposición. Tras la finalización de una exposición la coordinación del registro o archivo de las piezas, documentos, así como el propio desmontaje también recaen a menudo dentro de las tareas de gestión. Por lo tanto, presentamos esta guía con la idea de facilitar la primera aproximación a la sostenibilidad de las personas que coordinan todo el proceso de planificación, creación, operación y finalización de una exposición. Dado que el concepto de sostenibilidad es multidimensional y complejo y cada institución, organización o empresa tiene sus formas de proceder, esta guía no pretende dar fórmulas cerradas de cómo hacer exposiciones sostenibles, sino servir de orientación en el camino hacia una toma de decisiones conscientes que incluyen la reflexión sobre el impacto que cada acción produce sobre el medioambiente, la economía y la sociedad. Proponemos un cambio de enfoque que permite ver la exposición como un servicio que debe estar analizado a lo largo de todo su ciclo de vida, frente a la idea tradicional, que entiende la exposición como un producto cultural y se centra ante todo en su fase de creación, ignorando a menudo los impactos que se producen durante la apertura de la exposición al público y tras su cierre. Con este objetivo facilitamos una serie de preguntas pertinentes en cada etapa del ciclo de vida de un servicio expositivo e introducimos posibles estrategias de mejora hacia una mayor sostenibilidad de nuestras acciones. Para que el trabajo de gestor cultural pueda suponer una diferencia significativa en el acercamiento de la cultura hacia la sostenibilidad éste debe educar y aliarse con todos los agentes que intervienen en las distintas acciones para que todos compartan los mismos criterios y objetivos. Por eso, estructuramos esta guía en las tres etapas principales del ciclo de vida (creación, provisión y fin de vida de un servicio) que se dividen cada una en las tres acciones que intervienen más significativamente en el servicio. Esperamos que esta guía pueda representar el primer paso en el largo camino hacia la sostenibilidad y que en la cultura, como todas las actividades humanas se debería emprender.
Exploring the Flexibility and Accuracy of Sentiment Scoring Models through a Hybrid KNN-RNN-CNN Algorithm and ChatGPT
Authors: Hariguna Taqwa , Ruangkanjanases Athapol
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to address the limitations of sentiment analysis by developing a more accurate and flexible sentiment scoring model using ChatGPT in combination with KNN, RNN, and CNN algorithms. To achieve this, primary data from ChatGPT and secondary data from Kaggle were utilized for training. The model's performance was evaluated, yielding an impressive accuracy rate of 88.17%. This research underscores ChatGPT's pivotal role in offering theoretical insights and precise data for diverse applications. The novelty of this study lies in its innovative approach of combining KNN, RNN, and CNN algorithms to create a more adaptable and accurate sentiment scoring model. Additionally, the primary data from ChatGPT greatly enhances the creation of precise and relevant training data across various topics and languages. Despite these achievements, there remains a need for further exploration of testing methods to mitigate the impact of data limitations on result generalizability. Moreover, it is acknowledged that the model's effectiveness may be diminished when applied to languages other than English. Nevertheless, this research provides a promising avenue for users seeking enhanced and precise sentiment analysis by integrating KNN, RNN, and CNN algorithms with ChatGPT. The findings of this study can serve as a solid foundation for future research endeavors in the advancement of sophisticated and effective sentiment analysis technologies. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2023-04-02-06 Full Text: PDF
Damage by Pests and Phyllody to Sesamum indicum in Relation to the Time of Sewing
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, E.V ABRAHAM , K NATARAJAN ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, M MURUGESAN ,   Department of Physical  Science Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: October 2023

Shoot webber and gallly incidence and phyllody infection wore assessed in 12 monthly sowings in gingelly during 1974-75. February. March and April sowings showed shoot webber infestation ranging from 10.4 to 16.9 per cent followed by a sharp decline in post activity in May to August sowings. The infestation increased in September to November sowings; the highest damage of 23.0 per cent was observed in October sown crop. Gallfly infestation was high in December and January sowings (23.3 and 21.3 per cent pod damage) while damage by this pest was absent in sowings from February to April. There was 63.6 per cent incidence in June sowing and the same ranged from 24.5 to 38.2 per cent in July, August, September and November sowings. The phyllody inci- dence was least in January, February and September sowings ranging from 0.21 to 0.83 per cent and the highest incidence of 33.9 per cent was observed in November sowing.
Educação matemática inclusiva com estudantes imigrantes: sobre conviver e aprender com as diferenças
Authors: Carrijo Manuella Heloisa de Souza
Published: October 2023

Este artigo é fruto de pesquisa de doutorado e apresenta uma reflexão que busca relacionar conceitos chave para uma educação matemática inclusiva que considere estudantes imigrantes ao reconhecer a di
Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infanto Juvenil - CAPSi
Authors: Monte Jamile Brito de , Munduruku Erivaldo Yori , Chaves Karine Rodrigues do Nascimento , Silva Sheyla Magalhães da , Cardoso Sidnei , Silva Flávia Garcez da , Reis Elaine Cristiny Evangelista dos
Published: October 2023

Material elaborado para fornecer informações aos usuários do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infanto juvenil (CAPSi) da cidade de Santarém, Pará, quanto aos serviços ofertados pela Unidade, as principais doenças acompanhadas, como ter acesso ao centro e as atividades desenvolvidas pela equipe multiprofissional. As informações foram coletadas dentro do serviço, pelos discentes do curso de Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará, com a colaboração de todos os profissionais da Unidade.
Massive Adult Adenoviral Adenoiditis Mimicking Lymphoma
Authors: Sandrine Bouteille , Wout Backaert , Kevin Janssen , Elke Wollants , Sanne Verbeek , Griet Laureyns , Deborah Steensels
Published: October 2023

Hypertrophy of the adenoid is a rare condition in adults, often suspicious of malignancy. We present a case of a 31-year-old female with a clinical presentation of a giant nasopharyngeal mass, clinically suspicious for malignancy, given the size and greyish discoloration. She presented with left-side otalgia, hearing loss, and nasal obstruction. After broad investigations on adenoid tissue following adenectomy, a reassuring diagnosis of adenovirus-related adenoiditis could be made. This case demonstrates the importance of broad microbiological testing in ruling out malignancies. The patient recovered completely.
Mulheres na Educação Profissional: os desafios daquelas que acessam cursos técnicos historicamente masculinos
Authors: Maraschin Mariglei , Da Silva Dorneles Thais , Isnardo Gusmão Martina
Published: October 2023

A presente pesquisa está situada na área de Trabalho e Educação, vinculado à linha de pesquisa Políticas e Gestão em Educação Profissional e Tecnológica do Programa de Pós-Graduação do Colégio Técnico Industrial de Santa Maria (CTISM). O objetivo do texto é descrever quem são as mulheres que acessam os cursos subsequentes de uma instituição de Educação Profissional e problematizar ações necessárias para que as mulheres acessem, permaneçam e visualizem inserção no mundo do trabalho. Caracteriza-se como um  estudo qualitativo e exploratório, em que foram realizadas análises documentais e bibliográficas. Os instrumentos de produção de dados foram questionário semiestruturado, diário de campo, grupos focais e entrevistas. Os dados produzidos foram analisados sob o viés de análise de conteúdo, baseados nos seguintes eixos: quem são as mulheres estudantes dos cursos técnicos subsequentes do CTISM, quais os motivos de ingressarem, permanecerem e suas perspectivas para o mundo do trabalho. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram as mulheres estudantes dos Cursos Subsequentes do CTISM, ingressantes nos anos 2018 e 2019. O estudo reconhece a importância de a política de Educação Profissional olhar para a trajetória das mulheres nos cursos de EPT, de pensar o ingresso e a permanência das mulheres e de serem desenvolvidas novas pesquisas com o foco nas mulheres na EPT. As mulheres que acessam os cursos subsequentes do CTISM têm, na maioria, entre 18 e 30 anos, são solteiras, possuem uma renda média familiar entre 1 e 2 salários mínimos e não possuem filhos. Os cursos subsequentes mostram-se fundamentais na trajetória das mulheres contribuindo para sua formação e para a inserção no mundo do trabalho.  Com isso, os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a importância de desenvolvimento de ações para a criação de redes de apoio e acompanhamento das mulheres estudantes dos Cursos de Educação Profissional e, em especial, para cursos historicamente “masculinos”.
Macroeconomic Determinants of Financial Failure Risk in Airlines
Authors: ALICI Abdulkadir
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to identify the macroeconomic factors that influence the risk of financial failure in the aviation industry. Within the parameters of the study, a sample of 11irline firms operating between 2009 and 2019 was analyzed to determine the factors influencing the likelihood of financial failure. The cost of fuel, interest rates, inflation rates, and currency rates were utilized as macroeconomic variables that could have an impact on airline enterprises' ability to meet ends. Financial data and macroeconomic data of the airline companies in the sample were obtained from Thomson Reuters Eikon Datastream. The methodology of the study consists of 2 stages. In the first stage, Altman Z'' Score method is used. Then, panel data analysis method is preferred to reveal the relationship between financial failure and macroeconomic factors. According to the findings of the random effects panel data study, exchange rates and interest rates have a negative impact on financial failure. The results of the changes in interest and exchange rates suggest that governments and airlines should concentrate on policies that will strengthen the aviation sector’s financial viability. To manage these risks more effectively, financial managers must closely examine the effects of rising macroeconomic risk and the corresponding financial failure effects. Airline managers, private and institutional investors should monitor policy uncertainty, assuming that exchange rate uncertainty is a driving force in financial failure. In addition, airline companies should review their hedging strategies against exchange rate risk.
How geoecological components of a terroir can be altered by spatial changes of vineyards – A case study from Eger Wine District (Hungary)
Authors: Novák Tibor József , Hegyi Balázs , Hegyi Balázs , Czímer Bence , Rózsa Péter
Published: October 2023

Terroir is a concept referring interactions of natural (topography, lithology, climate, soil etc.) and human (economic conditions, traditions, cultivation practices, etc.) factors; therefore, terroir is spatially delimited and subjected to environmental, socio-economic, and temporal changes. The geoecological background of wine districts are considered more stable among them, but, because of its natural diversity and the spatial changes of production sites, changes in abiotic terroir components might occur too. In this study the spatial changes of grape production sites in Eger Wine District (Hungary) across two and a half centuries (1784 to 2018), and their consequences on the composition of the geoecological factors (lithology, topography, soil characteristics) were analyzed. Modernization of cultivation, urbanization and increase of built-up areas around the central settlement resulted in decreased concentration, i.e. increased spatial dispersion to more remote vineyards further from Eger. It also has consequences on the lithological and topographical composition of the production sites. Besides the slightly increasing extent of vineyards (from 5346 ha to 7413 ha) we found a distinct decrease of vineyards at higher elevations and a substantial increase at lower elevations. Distribution according to slope gradient changed also remarkably, with the share of vineyards on <5  % slopes from 38  % to 65  %. These changes resulted in transformations of pedological characteristics according to the comparison of vineyard’s extent with soil map data: vineyards shifted to slightly acidic, more fertile (i.e. deeper soil layer with higher organic carbon content) soils. The share of vineyards with different lithology and parent material also changed: loose, calcareous Tertiary sediments decreased almost to half, and the share of vineyards over acidic volcanics and their weathered regoliths almost doubled. Comparing these two dominant lithological types and soil profiles derived from them, different pedological characters and taxonomic status were found (Phaeozems and Vertisols). However, comparison of these two lithological types based on main topsoil characteristics (pH, SOC, carbonates, depth of fertile soil layer, N, P, K content) according to 25 randomly chosen surficial soil samples at production sites, showed no significant differences.. In the case of this particular wine district, spatial changes of the production sites affected mostly the distribution by elevation, by slope gradient, but did not alter significantly the surface soil character of the terroir.
From Pixels to Diagnoses: Deep Learning's Impact on Medical Image Processing-A Survey
Authors: Mijwil Maad , Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi  , Mostafa Abotaleb  , El-Sayed M. El-kenawy  , Abdelhameed Ibrahim  , Abdelaziz A. Abdelhamid  , Marwa M. Eid
Published: October 2023

In healthcare, medical image processing is considered one of the most significant procedures used in diagnosing pathological conditions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and X-ray visualization have been used. Health institutions are seeking to use artificial intelligence techniques to develop medical image processing and reduce the burden on physicians and healthcare workers. Deep learning has occupied an important place in the healthcare field, supporting specialists in analysing and processing medical images. This article will present a comprehensive survey on the significance of deep learning in the areas of segmentation, classification, disease diagnosis, image generation, image transformation, and image enhancement. This survey seeks to provide an overview of the significance of deep learning in the early detection of diseases, studying tumor localization behaviors, predicting malignant diseases, and determining the suitable treatment for a patient. This article concluded that deep learning is of great significance in improving healthcare, enabling healthcare workers to make diagnoses quickly and more accurately, and improving patient outcomes by providing them with appropriate treatment strategies.
Familiarity versus Favorability: Exploring Formal Autism Terminology in Chinese Language Discourse
Authors: Lao Uchong , Liang Fengjing , Dai Jiamin , Cao Wei , Chen Qian , Zou Xiaobing , Zhu Huilin
Published: October 2023

The emergence of the neurodiversity movement has stimulated robust dialogues about autism-related terminology in Western societies, yet this subject remains largely unexplored in China. Considering that distinct sociocultural contexts can engender diverse perceptions of autism, it is crucial to foster discussions on appropriate language within the Chinese framework. This will not only enhance understanding and acceptance but also contribute to a more inclusive society for individuals on the autism spectrum. In the Chinese language context, especially Simplified Chinese, two translations for “autism” coexist: “孤独症” (GuDuZheng, GDZ, “GuDu” means “isolation/loneliness” and “Zheng” means disease/symptoms) and “自闭症” (ZiBiZheng, ZBZ, “ZiBi” means “self closing-off”), reflecting a crucial aspect of the localization of autism-related language. Using mixed-methods, four Simplified Chinese formal terminologies (GDZ, GDZ spectrum disorder, ZBZ, ZBZ spectrum disorder) were searched and analyzed in academic databases, search engines, and social networks, while the rankings of the terminologies and reasons for autistic people (n = 91), autistic people with an autistic child (n = 14), non-autistic people with an autistic child (n = 291), specialists (n = 141), the public (n = 441), and undefined identities (n = 38) were also being surveyed. Results revealed that participants expressed a strong preference for GDZ spectrum disorder, with an aversion to ZBZ, which was more prevalent in publications and online discourse. Thematic analysis revealed that preferences and offensiveness were primarily driven by semantic concepts, associations and familiarity with the terms. This study highlights disparities in familiarity and favorability of formal autism-related terminologies in Chinese language, underscores the need for increased awareness and education on autism language choices in East Asian cultures, and enhancing global understanding of autism language dynamics and neurodiversity.
AI-driven Automated Discovery Tools Reveal Diverse Behavioral Competencies of Biological Networks
Authors: Etcheverry Mayalen , Moulin-Frier Clément , Oudeyer Pierre-Yves , Levin Michael
Published: October 2023

Many applications in biomedicine and synthetic bioengineering depend on the ability to understand, map, predict, and control the complex, context-sensitive behavior of chemical and genetic networks. The emerging field of diverse intelligence has offered frameworks with which to investigate and exploit surprising problem-solving capacities of unconventional agents. However, for systems that are not conventional animals used in behavior science, there are few quantitative tools that facilitate exploration of their competencies, especially when their complexity makes it infeasible to use unguided exploration . Here, we formalize and investigate a view of gene regulatory networks as agents navigating a problem space. We develop automated tools to efficiently map the repertoire of robust goal states that GRNs can reach despite perturbations. These tools rely on two main contributions that we make in this paper: (1) Using curiosity-driven exploration algorithms, originating from the AI community to explore the range of behavioral abilities of a given system, that we adapt and leverage to automatically discover the range of reachable goal states of GRNs and (2) Proposing a battery of empirical tests inspired by implementation-agnostic behaviorist approaches to assess their navigation competencies. Our data reveal that models inferred from real biological data can reach a surprisingly wide spectrum of steady states, while showcasing various competencies that living agents often exhibit, in physiological network dynamics and that do not require structural changes of network properties or connectivity. Furthermore, we investigate the applicability of the discovered “behavioral catalogs” for comparing the evolved competencies across classes of evolved biological networks, as well as for the design of drug interventions in biomedical contexts or for the design of synthetic gene networks in bioengineering. Altogether, these automated tools and the resulting emphasis on behavior-shaping and exploitation of innate competencies open the path to better interrogation platforms for exploring the complex behavior of biological networks in an efficient and cost-effective manner. To read the interactive version of this paper, please visit https://developmentalsystems.org/curious-exploration-of-grn-competencies.
Financial Literacy and Investment Decisions in Nepalese Share Market
Authors: Subedi Dhruba Prasad
Published: October 2023

This study examines the role of financial literacy on the investment decisions of investors in the Nepalese share market. Financial literacy is expressed in personal saving, risk tolerance, investment options, and financial knowledge. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire using the convenience sampling method from 384 respondents of Kathmandu Valley. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis have been used to analyze data. The study results revealed a positive and significant relationship between the dimensions of financial literacy and investment decisions in the Nepalese share market. Low financial literacy and lack of financial information affect the ability to save and make sound financial decisions. Ignorance of basic financial concepts results in negative behavior in saving and investment decisions. The study suggests conducting financial education programs to help improve investors’ savings and financial decisions.
Organizational Culture Orientation and Union Influence
Authors: Gautam Prakash Kumar , Gautam Rishi Raj
Published: October 2023

Employee unions are indispensable components of organizational success. The role of the employee union, which could be a consequence of organizational culture, determines the degree of an organization’s success. This study aims to explore the employee unions’ influence on the different cultural orientations of the organization. The study is based on survey data from 23 sample organizations’ 479 respondents. This study employed a mixed approach: a qualitative approach for understanding the fundamentals of employee unions and their influence in the Nepalese context and a quantitative approach for estimating unions’ influence. OCAI to determine the cultural orientation of sample organizations. A survey questionnaire was distributed to the employees, management leaders, and union leaders as respondents to estimate the influence of employee unions. Word clouds, OCAI charts, and descriptive statistics were used to conclude the study. Findings revealed unions’ influence on organizations in different functions like recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and the working environment. Union influence is found to be more active and influential in hierarchy culture than in market culture. This study contributes to the Power Resource Approach and Social Exchange Theory. It encourages the organizations’ leaders to orient their culture toward market culture to foster a fair, transparent, and competitive work environment and lessen the adverse influence of employee unions.
Examining Career-Orientation Determinants of Managerial Roles in Nepal
Authors: Joshi Surendra Prasad , Ghimire Binod , Subedi Sugam , Karki Prajwal
Published: October 2023

This study examines the factors influencing career orientations among Nepalese professionals and students. The objective is to explore the correlations between proactive personality, ambition, career self-management, mentorship relationships, commitment, and career orientations. The research uses a sample of 275 participants involved in managerial roles in different corporate houses. The study adopted descriptive and causal-comparative approaches. The major findings reveal significant positive correlations between these factors and career orientations. Regression analysis underscores the substantial predictive role of ambition (β = 0.302), career self-management (β = 0.302), and commitment (β = 0.370), indicating their significant impacts on career orientations. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the interplay of individual attributes and external factors in shaping career trajectories. Future research could expand geographically and adopt longitudinal perspectives to enrich these findings and recommendations for enhancing career development practices.
The materials design ontology
Authors: Lambrix Patrick , Armiento Rickard , Li Huanyu , Hartig Olaf , Abd Nikooie Pour Mina , Li Ying
Published: October 2023

In the materials design domain, much of the data from materials calculations is stored in different heterogeneous databases with different data and access models. Therefore, accessing and integrating data from different sources is challenging. As ontology-based access and integration alleviates these issues, in this paper we address data access and interoperability for computational materials databases by developing the Materials Design Ontology. This ontology is inspired by and guided by the OPTIMADE effort that aims to make materials databases interoperable and includes many of the data providers in computational materials science. In this paper, first, we describe the development and the content of the Materials Design Ontology. Then, we use a topic model-based approach to propose additional candidate concepts for the ontology. Finally, we show the use of the Materials Design Ontology by a proof-of-concept implementation of a data access and integration system for materials databases based on the ontology.11 This paper is an extension of (In The Semantic Web – ISWC 2020 – 19th International Semantic Web Conference, Proceedings, Part II (2000) 212–227 Springer) with results from (In ESWC Workshop on Domain Ontologies for Research Data Management in Industry Commons of Materials and Manufacturing 2021 1–11) and currently unpublished results regarding an application using the ontology.
Karakteristik kolektor surya pelat datar aliran spiral menggunakan metode simulasi cfd
Authors: Yonanda Ahmad , Amrizal Amrizal
Published: October 2023

Kolektor surya pelat datar sering digunakan dalam memanfaatkan energi surya. Kolektor ini memiliki keuntungan yaitu dapat menyerap dengan baik radiasi matahari. Untuk mengkarakteristik unjuk kerja kolektor surya dapat digunakan metode Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD). CFD memberikan kemudahan untuk menganalisis karakterisrik aliran fluida. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah melihat karakteristik unjuk kerja termal dan pressure drop kolektor surya pelat datar aliran spiral dan serpentine menggunakan CFD. Langkah-langkah yang dibutuhkan dalam proses simulasi CFD meliputi: desain dan name selection geometri. meshing. pemilihan metode radiasi. pemilihan jenis material dan input kondisi batas. Kemudian proses validitas dilakukan terhadap hasil simulasi dengan cara membandingkan dengan data eksperimen aliran serpentine. Langkah selanjutnya mensimulasikan kolektor surya pelat datar aliran spiral dengan metode CFD kemudian hasilnya dibandingkan dengan hasil data simulasi aliran serpentine. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa untuk jenis aliran spiral setiap kenaikan laju aliran massa sebesar 0.005 kg/s maka temperatur maksimal fluida kerja akan mengalami penurunan sebesar 2°C. Kemudian pada laju aliran massa terbesar yaitu 0.02 kg/s. pressure drop maksimal fluida kerja (air) ialah 1339 Pa. Penggunaan jenis aliran spiral pada kolektor surya pelat datar akan meningkatkan nilai temperatur keluar fluida kerja (Tout) sebesar 3.14 % dan menurunkan temperatur permukaan kolektor sebesar 6.4 %   serta   pressure drop fluida sebesar 15.08 %.
Flat plate solar collectors are often used in harnessing solar energy. This collector has the advantage of being able to absorb solar radiation well. To characterize the performance of the solar collector. the Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) method can be used in the present study. CFD provides benefits for analyzing fluid flow characteristics. The purpose of this research is to characterize the thermal performance and pressure drop of spiral and serpentine tube solar collectors using the CFD method. The steps required in the CFD simulation process include the design and selection of geometry names. meshing. radiation planning. selection of material types and input conditions of boundary conditions. Then the validity process is carried out and compared to those obtained from experimental data. The next step is to simulate for both the thermal performance and pressure drop of spiral and serpentine flow solar collectors flat using the CFD method. In comparison with the serpentine flow type. the use of the spiral flow type on the flat plate solar collector will increase the value of the outlet working fluid temperature (Tout) by 3.14%. Otherwise. the use of the spiral flow type will reduce collector surface temperature by about 6.4 % respectively and the pressure drop of working fluid by about 15.08%.
Analisis Perancangan Jig Machining Base Crankshaft Pulley Puller pada Mesin CNC Milling dengan Metode FMEA dan FTA di PT. XYZ
Authors: Sriwindiarto Hermawan
Published: October 2023

PT.XYZ bergerak dibidang manufaktur dengan salah satunya adalah pembuatan jig. Saat ini, terjadi masalah dalam proses manufaktur  base chrankshaft pulley puller milik PT.AHM dimesin CNC milling.Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis dan penyebab kegagalan saat produksi, serta memberikan rekomendasi perbaikan dan desain jig machining kepada PT.XYZ untuk menghilangkan tingkat kegagalan, meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektifitas. Metode pengolahan data menggunakan Failure Mode and Effect Analysis dan Fault Tree Analysis yang didukung dengan diagram pareto. Hasil analisis menunjukkan beberapa jenis kegagalan dan nilai Residual Risk Priority Number (RPN) dari yang tertinggi yaitu kegagalan pertama nilai RPNnya 384. kegagalan kedua nilai RPNnya 360,kegagalan ketiga nilai RPNnya 336,kegagalan keempat nilai RPNnya 294 dan kegagalan kelima nilai RPNnya 240. Usulan perbaikan membuat jig dengan clamping system menggunakan SCHUNK VERO-S dan menambah cavitynya. Hasil dari usulan perbaikan lebih baik dari segi menjaga kualitas produk dan meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektifitas.
Mangrove use by sharks and rays: a review
Authors: Kanno S , Heupel MR , Sheaves MJ , Simpfendorfer CA
Published: October 2023

A wide variety of species depend on mangroves, making them essential habitats in tropical and subtropical regions. While the function of mangrove habitat is well studied for taxa such as teleost fishes, limited attention has been directed towards their value for elasmobranchs. Here, we review the available literature on how and why elasmobranchs use mangrove habitats based on 65 papers identified through literature searches. The use of mangrove habitat as nursery areas in combination with other coastal habitats has been well examined, although we found taxonomic and regional biases in research. Additionally, mangrove habitats are considered to offer elasmobranchs feeding opportunities and refuge from predators, yet such functions have rarely been tested. In particular, the ecological role of elasmobranchs within mangrove habitats is poorly known; as it is difficult to study their behaviour in complex mangroves, their feeding ecology is understudied as are trophic linkages between mangrove and adjacent ecosystems. For a greater understanding of the association between mangroves and elasmobranchs, direct observations of elasmobranch behaviour in mangrove habitats are needed. Given global concern regarding mangrove loss, understanding how this affects elasmobranch populations will require long-term studies, particularly in those regions where losses are greatest. We identify 8 key research questions that will help improve this understanding.
MARCO JURÍDICO EN EL QUE SE DESARROLLA EL TURISMO RURAL EN LA ARGENTINA
Authors: Walter Pablo Alberto , Gallo Graciela
Published: October 2023

A partir del año 2020, el turismo solo se pudo hacer en espacios abiertos y en grupos de pocas personas. El Turismo rural generó un interés particular para las actividades de ocio y esparcimiento para los turistas. Esto se debió a una Pandemia que azotó al mundo, producida por el COVID19. Se observó que para dar este servicio la normalización legal de las actividades del Turismo rural estaba en estado desigual en todo el territorio de Argentina. Este trabajo se realizó mediante una búsqueda exhaustiva de bibliografía legislativa y de investigaciones, un análisis del marco jurídico en se desarrolla el Turismo Rural en la Argentina. Se busca responder al estado del arte en esta temática; indagando en las 23 provincias de Argentina y en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. La Argentina tiene una legislación para el Turismo y no así en Turismo rural a nivel país. Este está presente en legislación provincial y el concepto de Turismo Rural tiene una definición heterogénea, incompleta y sin desarrollar plenamente.
How farmers perceive perennial weeds in Northern France and Eastern Germany
Authors: Andert Sabine , Guguin Julie , Hamacher Merle , Valantin-Morison Muriel , Gerowitt Baerbel
Published: October 2023

European farmers are required to follow the transition towards sustainable agriculture and food systems. Perennial weed management without chemical herbicides and inversion tillage is challenging farmers. Questions arise to cope with these spreading weeds. Our study focuses on farmers’ perceptions and experiences of perennial weeds and their control in Northern France and Eastern Germany. A survey was developed to explore the situation regarding present concerns and future problems for perennial weed control. The survey conducted from winter 2020/21 to spring 2021 targeted conventional, conservation and organic farms. We found a high level of awareness for perennial weeds. On average, 80.0% of Northern French farmers and 65.9% of Eastern German farmers revealed present concerns about perennial weeds. Both, Northern French and Eastern German farmers perceived perennial weeds are more damaging to crop production than other pests. In both regions, the farmers considered Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. as the most important perennial weed. While the majority of the Eastern German farmers observed field infestations of Elymus repens (L.) Gould, Northern French farmers more often reported Sonchus arvensis L. infestations. More than 50% of the farmers stated Rumex spp. infestations in Northern France and Eastern Germany. Interestingly, Eastern German farmers are more concerned about future perennial weed problems than Northern French farmers. The reasons for farmer’s future concerns are probably connected to the farming system. In both regions, conservation and conventional farmers heavily rely on herbicides for perennial weed control, however, more farms used the active ingredient glyphosate in Eastern Germany. Nonetheless, perennial weed control is a major concern for organic farmers in both regions. We conclude that optimizing and integrating non-chemical alternatives is promising in all farming systems. Research activities are required to provide farmers and extension services with novel and profitable perennial weed management practices.
Impact of home monitoring program on interstage mortality after the Norwood procedure
Authors: Staehler Helena , Schaeffer Thibault , Wasner Johanna , Lemmer Julia , Adam Michel , Burri Melchior , Hager Alfred , Ewert Peter , Hörer Jürgen , Ono Masamichi , Heinisch Paul Philipp
Published: October 2023

Objective

While early outcome after the Norwood operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome has improved, interstage mortality until bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt (BCPS) remains a concern. Our aim was to institute a home monitoring program to (HMP) decrease interstage mortality.

Methods

Among 264 patients who survived Norwood procedure and were discharged before BCPS, 80 patients were included in the HMP and compared to the remaining 184 patients regarding interstage mortality. In patients with HMP, events during the interstage period were evaluated.

Results

Interstage mortality was 8% (n = 21), and was significantly lower in patients with HMP (2.5%, n = 2), compared to those without (10.3%, n = 19, p = 0.031). Patients with interstage mortality had significantly lower birth weight (p < 0.001) compared to those without. Lower birth weight (p < 0.001), extra corporeal membrane oxygenation support (p = 0.002), and lack of HMP (p = 0.048) were risk factors for interstage mortality. Most frequent event during home monitoring was low saturation (<70%) in 14 patients (18%), followed by infection in 6 (7.5%), stagnated weight gain in 5 (6.3%), hypoxic shock in 3 (3.8%) and arrhythmias in 2 (2.5%). An unexpected readmission was needed in 24 patients (30%). In those patients, age (p = 0.001) and weight at BCPS (p = 0.007) were significantly lower compared to those without readmission, but the survival after BCPS was comparable between the groups.

Conclusions

Interstage HMP permits timely intervention and led to an important decrease in interstage mortality. One-third of the patients with home monitoring program needed re-admission and demonstrated the need for earlier stage 2 palliation.
Research progress on moyamoya disease combined with thyroid diseases
Authors: Zhang Guibo , Liu Erheng , Tan XueYi , Liu Chengyuan , Yang Shuaifeng
Published: October 2023

Moyamoya disease (MMD), also known as abnormal cerebral vascular network disease, is characterized by progressive occlusion or stenosis of the internal carotid and cerebral arteries, as well as the formation of an abnormal cerebral vascular network. It can occur anywhere in the world but is most common in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. In recent years, there have been increasing reports on the coexistence of thyroid diseases and MMD, but the mechanism of their coexistence is still unclear. For this article, we used keywords such as “moyamoya disease”, “thyroid”, “Grave disease”, “thyrotoxicosis”, and “thyroid autoimmune antibodies” to search for 52 articles that met the requirements in medical databases such as PubMed and Web of Science. This article also reviews the research on the role of thyroid hormone, the mechanism of immune antibodies, the possible correlation between thyroid diseases and MMD disease genes, and the treatment methods, and discusses the possible relationship between MMD and thyroid diseases to provide a reference for the pathogenesis and treatment of MMD with thyroid diseases.
Gaming the system: how predators induce prey to make themselves more vulnerable
Authors: Ydenberg Ron , Young Sherry , Sullivan-Lord Rachel
Published: October 2023

We describe a natural situation that supports predictions of theoretical scenarios in which predators tactically influence the food - safety trade-off faced by prey to increase their vulnerability. By using low-cost ‘false attacks’ or otherwise advertising their presence, predators force prey to spend time in refuges or in other forms of safety-enhancing behavior, during which foraging is impaired or impossible. Prey must compensate by taking extra risks at other times or places to meet their energy requirements, and as a consequence become easier to capture. We used data on the occurrence of over-ocean flocking (OOF) by Pacific dunlins (Calidris alpina pacifica), and on the timing and success of attacks by peregrines. OOF is a safe but energetically expensive alternative to traditional roosting, and largely replaced the latter in Boundary Bay of southwest British Columbia as the presence of wintering peregrines rose during the 1990s. Peregrines appear to use ‘false’ or ‘non-serious’ attacks to shift the occurrence of OOF to a tidal time frame earlier than is ideal for dunlins, thereby creating later hunting opportunities during which dunlins were vulnerable than otherwise would have been the case. The shift increased dunlin mortality substantially. Tactics used by predators such as prominent perching, salient signals and unpredictable appearances, could have evolved because this forces prey to increase their level of caution, rendering them more vulnerable at other times or places.
Impact of air pollution on healthcare utilization in patients with bronchiectasis
Authors: Lee Hyun , Kim Sang Hyuk , Lee Sun-Kyung , Choi Hayoung , Chung Sung Jun , Park Dong Won , Park Tai Sun , Moon Ji-Yong , Kim Tae-Hyung , Kim Sang-Heon , Sohn Jang Won , Yoon Ho Joo
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Air pollutants are increasingly recognized to affect long-term outcomes in patients with bronchiectasis. We aimed to figure out the association between air pollutants and the risk of healthcare utilization in patients with bronchiectasis.

Methods

Data for 1,029 subjects with bronchiectasis in Seoul were extracted. The air pollutants included particulate matter of 10 μm or less in diameter (PM10), particulate matter of 2.5 μm or less in diameter (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The outcome was all-cause healthcare uses, defined as outpatient visit, emergency department visit, or hospitalization. The concentration–response curves between each air pollutant and relative risks for healthcare utilization were obtained.

Results

There were significant correlations between air pollutant concentrations and the risk of healthcare utilization, particularly for PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO. This risk was observed even at concentrations below the recommended safe thresholds for the general population. The slopes for the association between PM10 and NO2 and the risk of healthcare use showed a logarithmic growth pattern, with the steepest increase up to 30 μg/m3 and 0.030 parts per million (ppm), respectively. The curves for SO2 and CO showed an inverted U-shaped pattern, with a peak at 0.0045 ppm and a slow upward curve, respectively. No specific trends were observed for PM2.5 and O3 and the risk of healthcare use.

Discussion

Increased concentrations of PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO were associated with increased healthcare utilization in patients with bronchiectasis. For patients with bronchiectasis, there were no safety thresholds for those air pollutants, and even low levels of air pollutant exposure can negatively impact bronchiectasis outcomes.