bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect on Mechanical Properties by Layering Pattern of Natural Fibers
Authors: Kashinath H. Munde DattatrayP. Kamble, Ashish R. Pawar, Ganesh E. Kondhalkar,
Published: August 2023

Banana fibers and Kenaf fibers are natural fibers with good tensile strength. We can prepare epoxy based biocomposite from these fibers. In this work, banana (B) and kenaf (K) fibers reinforced unidirectional (UD) hybrid biocomposites are prepared. Totally two plates are manufactured. First Plate is 4 layer unidirectional 15% Banana + 15% Kenaf fibers alternate layers composite (UD B-K-B-K). Second Plate is 4 layer 15% Banana + 15% Kenaf fibers cumulative layers composite (UD B-B-K-K).  Tensile, Flexural and Izod impact tests are carried out as per ASTM standards. Effect of layering sequence on these mechanical properties is investigated experimentally. It is found that cumulative layer (UD B-B-K-K) has better tensile and flexural strength than alternate layers (UD B-K-B-K) biocomposite. Whereas alternate layer (UD B-K-B-K) biocomposite shows better impact strength than cumulative layer (UD B-B-K-K) biocomposite.
Analysis of Helical Suspension Spring for Different Material Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Ashish R. Pawar, Vikaskumar K. Mehtre, Dattatray P. Kamble Ganesh E. Kondhalkar, Aditya R. Wankhade,
Published: August 2023

There is tough competition in the automobile industry to reduce the weight and optimize the characteristics of suspension system. In this paper discussion about analysis of helical suspension spring carried out. Helical suspension spring analyzed for different material like steel, carbon fiber composite, Kevlar fiber composite. To get the higher stiffness to weight ratio composite material are used. Spring Geometry is modeled in CATIA software and another hand it is analyzed in ANSYS Workbench under different loading condition.
Evaluation of Effect of Angular Positioning of Legs on the Structural Stability of a Pressure Vessel Using Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Et al. Ganesh E. Kondhalkar
Published: August 2023

Pressure Vessel design is primarily a process that is guided by the time tested principles of ASME code. The code has incorporated experience of past 100 years to create a rule based design approach.  However this approach is applicable to only standard designs, and it is not feasible for ASME to give rules for nonstandard designs, hence ASME itself has recommended a design by analysis approach for such designs. Process requirements for the vessel under consideration of this paper, dictated that there should be an unsymmetrical distribution of leg supports. The vessel has six legs, with two of them having a gap of 80 degrees and the remaining maintaining a gap of 56 degrees. This variation from a normal 60 degree standard separation makes it a nonstandard design fit for design by analysis approach. In addition to this the supports are also titled with respected to the vertical. This angular inclination in combination with the unsymmetrical distribution of legs is the focus of this paper, wherein the effort is to evaluate the effect of this on the structural parameters of deformation and stress.
Weight Optimization of Drive Shaft Using Various Composite Materials in FEA
Authors: Nilesh A. Jadhav, Chetan E. Kolambe Sandeep V. Raut, Aditya R. Wankhade,
Published: August 2023

In sesctor of Automobile Engineering the power transmission through the shaft is very much important and in any power transmission, the drive shaft plays very important role. The torque generated through the engine of vehicle is converted in usable motive force and transmitted a drive shaft, is a mechanical part that transmits the torque generated by a vehicle's engine into usable motive force to propel the vehicle. By replacing the composite structure with conventional metallic structure one can achieve more advantages with respect to the strength and specific stiffness which is very high in composite material. In current study the fiber composite, fiber glass epoxy and hybrid material is used instead of conventional metallic drive shaft. The optimized design parameters is induced with the composite drive shaft which give the objective of reduction in weight of the drive shaft as well as it enhance the overall performance of the drive shaft. Present work deals with FEA analysis of composite shaft with different composite material. It includes the modeling of shaft in CATIA. The meshing and boundary condition application will be carried using Hypermesh; Structural analysis of composite shaft will be carried out using ANSYS. Composite shaft will be fabricated and tested to validate with numerical values.
Synthesis of Nanoparticles of Aluminium–Boron complex for Radiation Sensor
Authors: Ashish R. Pawar, Ganesh E. Kondhalkar Monika V. Jagtap, Gayatri S. Kamble,
Published: August 2023

Radiation sensors based on thermo luminescence from nanoparticles of aluminium-boron complex for gamma radiation have been reported. Crystal chemistry of aluminium boride is quite complicated and is derived from complex tetragonal modification of boron. The crystal structure varies with the method of preparation and energy band gap contains defect states governed by the temperature during synthesis. There are various methods of preparing nanoparticles like boll milling, sol-gel and RF-thermal plasma. In the present studies Aluminum boron complex nanoparticles were synthesized by DC- transferred arc thermal plasma method. The DC-transferred arc thermal plasma has been received great attention as a useful method to synthesize nanoparticles. Since a substance is easily evaporated in large volume of thermal plasma.  A pure aluminium and boron powders were mixed together and made to evaporate from water cooled graphite after impinging thermal plasma plume. Argon with flow rate of 3L/min was used as a plasma forming gas for the evaporation of raw powder mixture in Ar ambient in the plasma reactor. The obtained nanoparticles of aluminum –boron complex were characterized using X-ray diffraction technique for structural analysis, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for morphological analysis and energy dispersive analysis by X-ray (EDAX) for elemental analysis. The aluminum boron complex so obtained was investigated for thermoluminscence properties.
Vibration Analysis of Lathe Machine Tool
Authors: Kashinath H. Munde Et al.
Published: August 2023

Today, machine tools play a vital role in the production of parts in any manufacturing industry. The dimensional accuracy and surface finish of the work piece depends mainly on the condition of the machine. Vibration occurring on machine tools has been being a serious problem for engineers for many decades. Undesired relative vibrations between the tool and the work-piece jeopardize the quality of the machine surfaces during cutting.

Many Condition Monitoring Techniques are available to monitor the machine tool experimentally. Among these techniques, vibration monitoring is the most widely used technique because most of the failures in the machine tool could be due to increased vibration level.

In the present study, the vibration analysis of a lathe machine component has been investigated. The governing equation of motion of a lathe machine component is formulated using modal analysis approach. Given lathe machine tool is discretised into equivalent six lumped mass system which is having six degrees of freedom and the equivalent model is considered for the development of equation of motion of the machine tool. The natural frequencies and respective mode shapes are estimated using modal analysis. Furthermore, the displacement at each lumped mass is evaluated to investigate the transmission of steady state response to the machine tool. The precautionary measures are also suggested to reduce the transmission of the steady state response.
Neuroimaging in paediatric emergencies
Authors: Tanmayi Uppalapati , G. Abhinaya , E. Adarsh , M. Gautam
Published: August 2023

Background: Neonatal and Pediatric population comprise up to 20% of emergencies and it is very important to choose appropriate imaging modality to diagnose early and treat accurately. These Pediatric emergencies require different approach to diagnose and manage compared to the adult population. This article will focus on the neuroimaging for evaluation and diagnosis that has more common and specific occurrence in paediatric population.
Methods: Cases were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and a single centre study was done using the scanners, imaging software and medical records from March 2021 to August 2022.
Results: 36 non-traumatic cases were further subgrouped based on the etiological factors; of which 13 cases (36.1%) had findings consistent with congenital abnormalities. The proportion of children with Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Stroke, Infections and Neoplastic were 10 cases (27.7%), 9 cases (25%), 5 cases (13.8%), 4 cases (11.1%) and 4 cases (11.1%) respectively.
Conclusions: Neuroimaging is the key in pediatric emergencies. The advancement in newer modalities of technology should be put into use more as a combined approach in diagnosis, management and prognostication as well as for early intervention to improve functional and psychological outcome.
Face says it all: a curious case of non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis
Authors: Chanda Abhishek , Mukherjee Mayurbahan , Mandal Mainak , Hossain Mohammad Saddam , Roy Nirmalya
Published: August 2023

Non cirrhotic portal fibrosis is a disease of obscure etiology and it causes portal hypertension, massive splenomegaly and well tolerated episodes of variceal bleeding young adults due to obliterative portovenopathy in young adults from low socioeconomic backgrounds, having normal or close to normal hepatic functions. It is also called as idiopathic portal fibrosis, though the etiology of NCPF is unclear but thought to be from chronic infections, exposure to medications and toxins, thrombophilia, immunological disorders are genetic factors. In India it accounts for 30 percent of variceal bleeds in non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis. The characteristic portal hemodynamics include intrahepatic perisinusoidal portal hypertension, increased splenic and portal vein blood flow and increased intrahepatic portal resistance. Patients can be misdiagnosed as having liver cirrhosis, but awareness of this condition by looking at the face and general condition along with diligent search of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension can identify this subset of patients who have better prognosis then cirrhotic patients with similar symptoms.
Preventing and curing problems of heart including angina pectoris, using evolved homeopathy
Authors: Biswas Abhijit , Ramasubramanian Krishnan
Published: August 2023

Heart is one of the most sensitive organs of human body, and is affected by all mental emotions: negative emotions worsen its health, whereas, positive emotions improve its health. This paper presents the methodology of evolved-homeopathy, for preventing and curing problems of heart including angina pectoris, which is considered to be an alarming heart condition in conventional medicine (allopathy) that needs in many of the cases, immediate hospitalization and surgery. The methodology of evolved-homeopathy utilizes a few specific medicines for prevention, according to the first fundamental-principle of cure (‘prevention is better than cure’). For those who are still affected by mild angina due to their tension-ridden lifestyles, a few medicines need to be taken based on the ‘exciting cause’ (which is the third fundamental-principle of cure), to quickly cure, so as to fulfill the second fundamental-principle of cure (‘nipping in the bud’), so that minimum dead-tissue is formed, as revealed by the GDV (gas-discharge-visualization) whole-body diagnostic-chart. Anticipatory preventive doses can be taken whenever felt necessary, as these medicines are complementary type and are having no side effects. Excellent results of prevention, cure and dead-tissue removal using medication, can be achieved by those, who can take quick action based on their own understanding/experience, or on a quick consultation with their doctor. It seems evident that sincere followers of the three fundamental-principles of cure as mentioned above, can counter problems of heart including angina pectoris, and avoid the necessity of hospitalization and surgery.
COVID associated mucormycosis: various trends, effects of treatment and sequelae
Authors: Sharma Diksha , Sachdeva Kavita , Saini Saumya , Goyal Rashi
Published: August 2023

Background: With second wave of covid-19 pandemic rapid rise in cases of covid associated mucormycosis (CAM) was detected. The primary reason that appears to be facilitating Mucorales spores to germinate in people with COVID-19 is an ideal environment of low oxygen, high blood glucose, acidic medium (metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis [DKA], high serum iron levels. Aim of this study is to evaluate the extent of disease, its causative factors, various associations and effect of treatment.
Methods: This is a prospective study done on 180 patients. Detailed history and diagnostic nasal endoscopic guided biopsies were taken and sent for histopathological and microbial examination. Computed tomography (CT) and MRI of paranasal sinus, orbit, skull base and brain were done. The data collected was entered in Microsoft excel and analyzed data was presented in form of frequency and percentage shown by bar chart and pie charts.
Results: The average age of the patients was 50.53 ± 11.280 years. Majority of patients were male (73.3%). Mean duration of onset was 19.28±11.482 days. The most common presenting symptom was headache( 90%). 98.9% (N=178) patients were diabetics, 52.2% patients were known diabetics, newly diagnosed diabetics were 41.7%. 73.90% patients had history of steroid intake. 39 patients were certified dead with overall 21.7% mortality rate.
Conclusions: Increase in mucormycosis in Indian context appears to be an unholy intersection of trinity of COVID-19, Diabetes mellitus and corticosteroid. High suspicion, early diagnosis and rigorous management is the key to favourable prognosis.
Burkitt lymphoma masquerading as nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
Authors: Harugop Anil S. , Sampagar Abhilasha , Ramanan Reshma , Aggarwal Umang , Katyal Isha
Published: August 2023

Primary nasopharyngeal (NP) lymphoma is a very rare tumor. Burkitt lymphoma is a subtype of non-Hodgkin’s B cell lymphoma. It is rare in the Waldeyer’s ring (3-5%). It is a highly aggressive, highly chemo sensitive lymphoma seen predominantly in childhood. Presenting a unique case of an 11 year old, male child presented to us with the chief complaints of bilateral nasal obstruction since 1 month, 6-7 episodes of nasal bleed since 1 week. Radiologically, a large soft tissue density mass lesion was seen in the region of nasopharynx, extending into the para/retro pharyngeal space. Excisional biopsy of the mass lesion histopathologic evaluation was suggestive of small round blue cell tumor, later confirmed to be Burkitt lymphoma after a bone marrow biopsy. Nasopharyngeal NHL should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis, apart from inflammatory adenoid hypertrophy and benign tumors such as JNA while evaluating a nasopharyngeal mass in children. Nasopharyngeal NHL are highly chemo sensitive, therefore, an early diagnosis can aid timely commencement of chemotherapy and prevent progression and complications of the disease.
A multicentric, prospective, observational study evaluating the practice pattern and use of fixed dose topical regimen for hyperpigmentation in intimate and high friction areas
Authors: Shankar D. S. Krupa , Kandhari Rajat , Varma Sachin , Mallela Vijaya Bhaskar , Dixit Rasya , Pereira Rickson
Published: August 2023

Background: Hyperpigmentation is the third most common dermatological disorder and has major psychosocial impairment. It comes in a variety of forms. The most well-known are age spots, freckles, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation in friction-prone areas (armpits, inner thighs, elbows, knees, groin, etc.) has a significant impact on affected individuals. Unfortunately, there are currently no well-tolerated options available that are intended particularly for these sensitive areas.
Methods: Dermatologists across India were provided a questionnaire consisting of questions related to number of the patients seen with hyperpigmentation in intimate & high friction areas every week and their clinical experience regarding the use of Pigmentbio Sensitive areas containing active ingredients (Andrographolide+Glabridin+Lysine azelate+Laminaria ochroleuca extract). The results were analyzed using a visual analogue scale.
Results: The study included a total of 1402 patients, and 75 dermatologists provided complete responses. The majority (96%) of the dermatologists recommended Pigmentbio Sensitive areas for intimate & high friction areas. These dermatologists also rated tolerability and safety of Pigmentbio Sensitive areas as "excellent" to "good" based on various criteria. These included tolerability after waxing and shaving the bikini line, soothing effect after mechanical erythema from taking off tight clothing, hydrating power when compared to other products, cosmetic acceptability for frictional and intimate areas, and safety on intimate areas.
Conclusions: This study findings indicated that Pigmentbio Sensitive areas is a preferred formulation by dermatologists across India for the management of hyperpigmentation in intimate & high friction areas with proven tolerability and safety.
A multicentric, prospective, observational study evaluating the use patterns of Sebium night peel for acne-prone skin and associated conditions
Authors: Sharma Aseem , Gautam Manish , Godse Kiran , Sharma Richa , Surapaneni Padmavathi , Agrawal Manjul
Published: August 2023

Background: Acne is a common skin disorder that affects both adolescents and adults and is categorized as an inflammatory dermatosis. Persistent adult acne is prevalent in more than 80% of cases. Chemical peels are widely used in acne therapy due to their various benefits, including exfoliation, acne lesion reduction, complexion radiance improvement, and scar repair. The procedure, consisting of 2 to 8 sessions, is ideal for adult women with oily skin, acne breakouts, and concerns about photoaging and complexion radiance.
Methods: A cohort of Indian dermatologists were provided a questionnaire related to the quantum of weekly acne patients seen and their clinical expertise regarding the use of Sebium Night Peel containing 15% glycolic acid, the Fluidactiv™ patented complex & D-panthenol. These results were later analyzed using a standardised visual analogue scale.
Results: The study enrolled 826 patients, and complete responses were received from 73 dermatologists practicing clinical and aesthetic dermatology across major cities in India. The study revealed that 97% of dermatologists would recommend the Sebium Night Peel as a chemical peel for patients with acne and acne-related complications. The majority of dermatologists rated the peel's tolerability and safety as "good" across various evaluation criteria. Additionally, 97% of dermatologists reported no safety concerns associated with the Sebium Night Peel.
Conclusions: This study establishes the Sebium Night Peel as a preferred and effective chemical peel for managing acne-prone skin and associated conditions, as endorsed by dermatologists across India.
Clinical presentation of bullous systemic lupus erythematosus in a pediatric patient: a case report
Authors: Tostado Diana M. Ibarra , Parra Alejandra Romero , Ramirez Marisol Padilla , Lopez Lopez Sharira M. , Macias Cedeño Diana L. , Reyes Enriquez Cinthya P. , Marina Maria J. Zorrilla , Zepeda Torres Jose M.
Published: August 2023

Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is a rare blistering eruption that can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Although 59 to 85% of patients will have skin manifestations, less than 5% will develop the bullous disease, which is even rarer (1%) in the pediatric population. We present the case of a 16-year-old female patient in whom a diagnosis of BSLE was made through clinical presentation, histological study by biopsy, and direct immunofluorescence. Due to the low incidence of cases reported in pediatric patients, it is possible that the diagnosis may not be made immediately, which is why we emphasize the importance of obtaining an accurate diagnosis and providing timely treatment.
Epidermolysis bullosa: a tale of two sisters
Authors: Patil Tanvi , Shinde Rajendra
Published: August 2023

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a clinically and genetically heterogenous, inherited, mechanobullous disorder characterised by spontaneous or trauma induced blisters over skin and mucous membranes. Four major forms are: EB Simplex, EB Junctional, EB dystrophic and mixed. A 11-year-old and a 9 year old female child, both sisters, accompanied by their father, presented to dermatology OPD, with chief complaints of multiple raw areas over elbows and knees since infancy. There was history of fluid filled lesions which were induced by trauma or friction during handling or while playing. These lesions ruptured on their own or on trauma to form raw areas with crusting which further healed with scarring and small white raised lesions. Also, he gave history of loss of nails following blistering on toes in infancy. No associated systemic complaints were noted. On examination, both of them presented with multiple erosions and ulcers with oozing of blood, few bullae and crusted lesions over elbows, knees and feet. There were multiple atrophic scars and skin coloured to whitish papules [milia] over feet, ankles, elbows and knees. There were loss of nails of toes of both feet. On biopsy, histopathological examination revealed bullae at dermoepidermal junction. Diagnosis of EB junctional was made. EB is a rare inherited disorder. Its management includes prevention and healing of blisters and infection. Psychological support to patients and their families is of prime importance.
Rescue therapy in methotrexate toxicity: case report
Authors: Shruthi Suresh  , Manjunath Namratha C. , Kumar B. C. Sharath
Published: August 2023

Methotrexate (MTX) is widely used for the treatment of psoriasis. It has an antiproliferative action by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase enzyme, therefore interferes with folic acid synthesis. MTX toxicity is rarely reported and the most common cause of it is accidental overdosage by the patient. This is a case report of a 51-year-old male, a known case of psoriasis, who presented with multiple erythematous tender plaques associated with burning sensation. He self-medicated with tablet MTX 5 mg daily for 10 days when the lesions got exacerbated and was found to be leucopenic. On skin biopsy, diagnosis of psoriasis with MTX induced epidermal necrolysis was established. Patient was treated with filgrastim 300 μg which was given subcutaneously 1 day apart. On follow up, lesions subsided and repeat counts were within normal limits. Patients should be explained about the selected treatment regime and discouraged from self-medicating.
Efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors in adult patients with alopecia areata
Authors: Sierra Franco Andrea , De León Flores Paulina García , De Alba Paola Scarlett Díaz , Talamante Madrid María Jimena , Rodríguez Cassandra Espinosa , Espejo Nuño Renata Monserrat
Published: August 2023

Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder resulting in localized hair loss due to targeting hair follicle epithelium. The authors aimed to summarize the existing literature on patients with AA who underwent treatment with Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) and discuss the current evidence regarding their efficacy and safety. An extensive scientific literature search was conducted between January 1, 2017, and April 16, 2023, using a recognized medical and scientific database. The extracted data were synthesized and analyzed, focusing on the effect of JAKis in reducing hair loss in adult patients with AA. The evidence suggests that oral JAKis such as tofacitinib, ruxolitinib, and Baricitinib show promise in treating AA regarding both efficacy and safety. The group of drugs JAKis are a good treatment option even in severe clinical conditions of AA, further investigation should be taken to consideration including dosage and treatment duration.
L’imaginaire du pain dans les proverbes français et ukrainiens : traditions, identité, acquis culturels et moraux
Authors: Kost Hanna , Piskozub Zoriana
Published: August 2023

Dans notre article nous nous sommes posé pour but d’étudier la présentation multidimensionnelle du mot pain présent dans des proverbes français et ukrainiens, et d’analyser ses caractérictiques lexico-sémantiques, sa portée et son originalité socioculturelles. Étant une partie intégrante de notre vie quotidienne, le pain se présente d’abord comme un aliment de base, un élément vital, mais aussi comme un objet éminemment historique, mental et national. La notion de ‘pain’ évolue à travers l’histoire des sociétés, accumule les marques et spécificités identitaires, exprime son symbolisme et sa perception émotionnelle.

Les proverbes en tant que vérités collectives fixées dans la mémoire nationale s’avèrent des procédés efficaces pour une recherce comparative. Ils servent de source permettant de se demander une fois de plus quels sont les habitudes culturelles, les valeurs morales, les jugements spirituels d’un peuple, mais aussi de constater comment ces vérités passent dans les valeurs universelles. Notre intérêt vient d’abord du constat de la particularité des proverbes relatifs à la notion de ‘pain’ aussi bien au niveau linguistique (forme, structure) que sémantique (contenu). Nous avons pris en considération l’influence translinguistique et le fonctionnement de ses caractéristiques typologiques dans les deux langues, le français et l’ukrainien. Cette notion peut paraître simple mais notre étude montre que sa présentation révèle une richesse lexico-sémantique importante et une figuralité identitaire avec une éventuelle manifestation de ressemblances ou de divergences dans les deux langues. Outre sa simplicité et sa large étendue sémantique ce mot se caractérise également par la diversité d’applications au niveau pragmatique, stylistique et cognitif.

Le corpus de proverbes relevé dans différentes sources lexicographiques et internet a été analysé de façon complexe comprenant aussi des caractéristiques stylistiques et cognitives du mot pain. Le recours à la traduction nous a permis d’expliciter les divergences sémantiques et lexico-syntaxiques de la présentation du pain dans les proverbes français et ukrainiens. En raison de la richesse quantitative de matériaux, nous avons limité l’éventail thématique aux aspects du pain relatifs à la religion, à la notion de ‘Patrie’, à des phénomènes de la nature, à quelques traditions culturelles et culinaires dans les deux pays. Notre approche prétend apporter certaines explications des particularités expressives et cognitives sur la notion de ‘pain’ à travers une étude comparative de sa présentation en français et en ukrainien.
L’expression « pain du ciel » dans l’Évangile de saint Jean à la lumière de l’Ancien Testament
Authors: Wróbel Mirosław S.
Published: August 2023

Dans le discours eucharistique, inclus dans l’Évangile de Jean, Jésus emploie plusieurs fois le terme de « pain » en référence au sacrement de l’Eucharistie (Jn 6, 22-71). Une des expressions les plus marquantes employée par Jésus est « pain du ciel ». Dans cette article, l’auteur cherche à répondre aux questions suivantes : pourquoi Jésus emploie cette expression ? quelle est la relation entre « le pain du ciel » et « la manne » ? quels textes de l’Ancien Testament permettent de mieux comprendre cette expression ? que signifie-t-elle pour Jésus ? Cette analyse rendra possible une pénétration plus profonde du mystère du sacrement de l’Eucharistie décrit dans l’Évangile de Jean.
IN MEMORY OF OREST ILLYAROVICH MATKOVSKY (17.11.1929–23.03.2023)
Authors: Kadurin V. M. , Yanko V. V. , Naumko I. M. , Kravchuk A. O. , Kadurin S. V. , Dikol O. S.
Published: August 2023

This article is dedicated to highlighting the life and scientific heritage of the outstanding Ukrainian scientist Orest Ilyarovych Matkovskyi, doctor of geological and mineralogical sciences, professor, long-term head of the department of mineralogy and dean of the geological faculty of Ivan Franko Lviv National University, honored professor of Ivan Franko LNU, laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in in the field of science and technology, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Higher School of Ukraine, vice-president of the Ukrainian Mineralogical Society and part-time head of the Lviv branch, active member and chairman of the geological commission of the Shevchenko Scientific Society.
Professor Matkovsky made a great contribution to the development of the scientific field of mineralogy in Ukraine. He is one of the discoverers of more than ten minerals previously unknown in Ukraine and scientific developments that contributed to the discovery of two gold deposits in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
His range of interests was extremely wide. This is reflected in his scientific works, of which there are more than 570 (16 monographs, 3 textbooks, 2 teaching aids, 4 lecture courses, 2 dictionaries, 3 reference and informational and 2 literary and journalistic publications, hundreds of articles on mineralogy and related sciences, many of which published abroad, a number of reviews, essays on the history of science), and in 16 scientific and scientific-production reports.
For many years, Orest Illyarovych was associated with Odesa mineralogists, primarily from Odesa National University named after I. I. Mechnikova. Therefore, for many of us, Orest Illyarovych was not only a teacher, but also a close friend, with whom a significant part of life is connected. He will forever remain in the hearts of his colleagues, friends, students and everyone he knew.
A Mathematical Simulation of the Influence a CMG Catheter’s Frequency Response on Urodynamic Diagnosis
Authors: Mackay A M , Harris N M
Published: August 2023

Urodynamics comprises urine flow testing, ultrasound estimation of post-void residual, and Cystometry with filling and voiding phases [1]. Cystometry is the concurrent pressure measurement from the bladder and an abdominal control site, with parallel urine flow measurement. Using conventional water filled catheters, pressures are referenced to atmospheric pressure and the physical height of the external pressure transducer. Cystometry facilitates assessment of detrusor strength, and weakness or obstruction in the tract below.

Video Urodynamics (VUDS) adds fluoroscopy to these physiological measurements, and allows differential diagnosis of pathology in Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) as well as surveillance of upper tract integrity [2]. A cysto-urethrogram is a non-invasive alternative to VUDS, allowing the whole urinary tract to be visualised during micturition. [3] It sacrifices pressure data, but can include a measurement of flow rate [4]
Maturity Assessment of Knowledge Management Strategy and Implementation at Property Developer
Authors: Ressa Regina  , Tjakraatmadja Jann Hidajat
Published: August 2023

Property and real estate industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Indonesia’s macroeconomic development. In many countries, it is frequently used as an indicator of crisis as this industry is becoming an important sector of the country. Because it opens up opportunities that lead to Indonesia’s revenue (gross domestic product).
In Indonesia, Astra Group is fully dedicated to ensuring the long-term success of its business and strives to be a source of pride for the nation. As part of its commitment, Astra Group expanded its operations into the property sector in 2013, leading to the establishment of Astra Property, which is the focus of this research. Astra Property is determined to raise the standards of property development across all segments, making a positive contribution to the quality of life and society as a whole. The company's vision is to become the most preferred and trustworthy property company. In order to carry out its daily business activities, Astra Property has established a set of values and a culture that are expected to be embraced by both management and employees. However, given the nature of the property industry, it is crucial for Astra Property to effectively maintain and manage its knowledge resources. This becomes even more important considering factors such as employee turnover, the influx of new hires, and the need for agility within the organization. Surprisingly, no assessment has been conducted to evaluate the current state of knowledge management within Astra Property.
Based on the survey results utilizing the APO KM Maturity Assessment tool, the total score obtained for Astra Property is 138.98. This indicates that Astra Property has implemented knowledge management on a company-wide scale, but standardization and formalization are yet to be achieved. There are several things that Astra Property can do to improve their current conditions : establish a knowledge-sharing culture,  create a centralized knowledge repository and system, Implement knowledge capture processes, encourage continuous learning, and measure and evaluate knowledge management efforts by develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of knowledge management practices.
Techniki i metody relaksacyjne w wychowaniu, edukacji i terapii. Scenariusze pracy z dziećmi i młodzieżą
Authors: Dobińska Gabriela , Cieślikowska-Ryczko Angelika
Published: August 2023

Przemiany społeczno-kulturowe, rozwój technologiczny, konsumpcjonizm oraz przeformułowanie hierarchii wartości może generować zagrożenia dla młodych ludzi. Pedagodzy, nauczyciele i rodzice borykają się z wieloma trudnościami, dylematami oraz wyzwaniami wychowawczymi. Autorki monografii prezentują bardzo cenne, ale niedoceniane dotąd rozwiązanie – relaksacyjne metody oddziaływań pedagogicznych. Publikacja zawiera konspekty zajęć, które można wykorzystać m.in. w szkołach, przedszkolach, świetlicach, placówkach resocjalizacyjnych i opiekuńczo-wychowawczych oraz podczas indywidualnej pracy w domu. Autorskie warsztaty dedykowane są dzieciom, młodzieży, a także osobom dorosłym. Mają zróżnicowany charakter: pierwszy typ stanowią ćwiczenia z relaksacji neuromięśniowej fizycznie aktywnej, drugi rodzaj jest ukierunkowany na wypracowanie obrony przed stresorami, pozostałe konspekty dotyczą dystansowania się od stresorów. Przygotowane propozycje uwzględniają zarówno potrzeby i możliwości adresatów, jak i warunki oraz zasoby instytucji wychowawczych i edukacyjnych. Stanowią gotowy „przepis” do realizacji konkretnych oddziaływań w grupie uczniów/wychowanków, a także w pracy indywidualnej.
Multidiscipline, a basic component of innovation in the biological control of plant pathogens
Authors: Galindo Enrique
Published: August 2023

The control of biotic diseases in agriculture — particularly of those caused by fungi and bacteria— has produced an excessive use of chemically-synthesized products (agrochemicals), which, despite their important contribution to the increase of agricultural productivity, have considerable disadvantages, especially regarding the health of the people who apply these products and in environmental terms, since they contaminate soils and groundwater layers. On the other hand, the use of pesticide-free agricultural products has increased in recent years, requiring quality foods, free of toxic components. Alongside this, legislation (especially in developed nations) increasingly limits the use of pesticides on products for human consumption. A more sustainable alternative is the biological control of phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria with the use of their enemies/antagonists, which are considered biological control agents (BCA). In this field, I highlight the recent review by Lahlali et al. (2022) which describes extensively diverse aspects referring to the biological control of phytopathogens, including an analysis of the action mechanisms used by beneficial microorganisms for controlling the phytopathogens and the reduction of the losses caused by them, as well as the potential and limitations of this technology.
Political thought of the Third Position: Analysis in the context of Eternal Fascism according to Umberto Eco
Authors: Malendowicz Paweł
Published: August 2023

The Third Position is one of the marginal currents in contemporary political thought. This current was represented by the International Third Position established in 1989. The values, concepts and arguments for the annihilation of parliamentary democracies and forms of contemporary international relations put forward by this organization raise the question: is the political thought of the Third Position (represented by the International Third Position) a fascist one? In the present article the author has formulated a hypothesis, according to which the political thought of the International Third Position is an ideology that meets the defi nition criteria of fascism. To verify it, the author used the theoretical framework presented in a lecture by the Italian writer and intellectual Umberto Eco (1932–2016) delivered in 1995 at Columbia University. The main method of verifying the hypothesis was a critical analysis of the elements of political thought of the International Third Position and comparing it with the features (symptoms) of fascism formulated by Eco. The source material for the analysis include documents of the International Third Position, as well as documents of political parties and organizations that make up the ITP from Italy and Poland. An important source were the ideological and journalistic texts written by the leaders of this movement from the UK, Poland and Italy. In the article, each of the fourteen features of fascism proposed by Umberto Eco was analyzed in the context of the thought of the Third Position. The research hypothesis has been positively verified. The political thought of the Third Position does indeed meet the defi nition criteria of fascism.
Zasada zabudowy planowej jako środek służący realizacji celów państwa autorytarnego na podstawie przepisów ustawy z dnia 12 lipca 1984 roku o planowaniu przestrzennym
Authors: Błażewski Maciej
Published: August 2023

The principle of planned spatial development was common in the socialist period. It was both a tool to protect the economic interests of the state, and a legal instrument of the authoritarian state at the time. Its scope and application was general, and as such it resulted a disproportionate restriction of the individual’s ownership rights, far exceeding the needs of public interest. The institutions that applied it, i.e. the state administration authorities, had no democratic legitimacy. The principle of planned spatial development has not connotations with any type of political system, by its very nature. It might as well function as a legal measure in democratic states. In Poland it is currently applied in specific cases. The Swiss legal order assumes general application of this principle by public administration authorities, who have democratic legitimacy.
Research on the wear of novel sets of piston rings in a diesel locomotive engine
Authors: Kaźmierczak Andrzej Roman
Published: August 2023

The paper describes the results of the wear test of innovative sets of piston rings intended, among others, to drive diesel locomotives operated in North America, including the USA. The main subject of research is an innovative set of piston rings, the first sealing ring containing a synthetic diamond embedded in a porous chrome coating. The developed multilayer coating is designed to reduce the wear of the piston rings and the combustion engine cylinder. This technology has been implemented at Piston Rings Manufactory "Prima" S.A. in Łódź. The tests were carried out using a two-stroke diesel engine of the EMD 645 type. This engine is manufactured by General Motors Corporation in the United States. The described research was carried out in the United States in San Antonio, Texas, at the Southwest Research Institute. The EMD 645 engine is widely used in power units of heavy diesel locomotives and inland waterway barges in the United States of America, India, and South Africa.
Az online szórakozás generációs megosztottsága: a videóstreaming-platformok élvezeti tényezői és manipulációs hatásai
Authors: Vinkóczi Tamás , Majczán Lili Anna , Miklós Petra , Koltai Judit Petra
Published: August 2023

A videóstreaming-szolgáltatók térnyerésével nemcsak az elérhető platformok népszerűsége javult, hanem a lakossági tartalomfogyasztási szokások is megváltoztak, háttérbe szorítva a hagyományos televíziózást. A digitalizációhoz való kötődés szerint is elkülöníthető generációkhoz tartozó előfizetők és felhasználók körében erősen diverzifikáltak lehetnek az álláspontok a videóstreaming-platformok kiválasztását és a felhasználók hagyományos életvitelére gyakorolt hatását illetően. A különböző korosztályok digitalizációs viszonyához kapcsolódó elméletünk tesztelésére strukturális egyenletmodellt (CB–SEM) alkalmaztunk. Eredményeink alapján a felhasználók generációhoz tartozása csupán a platformkiválasztás szempontjainak jelentőségét befolyásolja, a szolgáltatás manipulációs hatását nem. Az elemzés rámutat a téma további vizsgálatának jelentőségére, mivel a generációk számára fontos élvezeti tényezők eltérhetnek egymástól.
Roles of Exposure Time and Geochemical Factors in the Characteristics of the Surface Sediments of the Hwangdo Tidal Flat, Taean, Cheonsu Bay, West Coast of Korea
Authors: Lee Jun-ho , Woo Han Jun , Jung Hoi-soo , Jang Yeongjae , Jeong Joo Bong , Kim Keunyong , Seo Jaehwan , Ryu Joo-hyung
Published: August 2023

The Hwangdo tidal flat is an intertidal landform located in Cheonsu Bay, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, on the west coast of Korea. The topographical characteristics of the semi-enclosed bay on the eastern side of the study area include waterways, sandbars, small islands, and tidal flats. In this study, data were acquired from tide gauges installed on the Hwangdo Bridge, and the height of the ellipsoid was measured using a real-time kinematics global positioning system (RTK-GPS). Digital elevation model (DEM) using Matrice 300 drone data were also acquired after processing. The geochemical sediment characteristics in the study area were analyzed, together with tidal-flat exposure-time characteristics based on environmental factors. Sediment data (n = 107) collected from October 25 to 28, 2022 (Korean local time) were used to classify sediment particles according to Folk and Ward (1957). Sedimentary facies ranged from coarse sand (sand:mud ratio = 9:1) to sandy silt (sZ) followed by muddy sand (mS) and slightly gravelly sandy mud ((g)sM). Total organic carbon (TOC) in the surface sediments were also characterized based on a particle-size analysis. The mean change in tidal height measured at Hwangdo Bridge during the sampling period was ~7.53 m (minimum: –3.86 m, maximum: +3.67 m). Based on the Boryeong's sea level measurement tide data in 2022, the tidal area in the drone images ranged from 6.362 m2 (0.006 km2) at DEM +4.0 to 4,841,078 m2 (4.841 km2) at DEM –4.0 m, indicating an increase in the tidal-flat area according to the tidal level of up to ~800-fold. The daily average exposure time was 9.0 h (minimum: 1.5 h, maximum: 17.9 h). Based on the results of multivariate analysis using exposure times and a geochemical dataset, four groups were identified: upper, middle, and lower intertidal zones and regions with a relatively high organic-matter concentration. A determination of the main characteristics of the Hwangdo tidal flat according to their spatial distribution showed that, among various environmental factors, changes in the sand or clay sediment composition were determined by community factors. The results of this study demonstrate the four statistically processed groups of marine environmental characteristics in the Hwangdo tidal flats. Changes in sedimentary patterns, rather than in the exposure time, accounted for the differences in the sediment compositions of the upper, middle, and lower stations, a response that is expected to continue.
Systematic Literature Review on An Integrated Generalized Space Time Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (GSTARIMA) Model with Heteroscedastic Error and Kriging Method for Forecasting Climate
Authors: Monika Putri , Ruchjana Budi Nurani , Abdullah Atje Setiawan , Budiarto Rahmat
Published: August 2023

Rapid climate change requires more powerful and precise modeling methods to forecast future climate variability. The GSTARIMA Model is efficient, combining space-time analysis with the Autoregressive Moving Average (ARIMA) Model. The integration of heteroscedasticity error and the Kriging method can strengthen the Model's ability to handle the problem of non-constant error variance in the GSTARIMA Model and forecast at unobserved locations of climate observations. This paper's Systematics Literature Review (SLR) is presented comprehensively with the principal aim of developing a thorough understanding of applying the GSTARIMA Model with heteroskedasticity error and the Kriging Method in climate forecasting following the Data Analytics Lifecycle methodology. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) process consists of three main stages. We sourced the articles from databases such as Scopus, Dimensions, and EBSCO-Host The subsequent stage involved conducting a comprehensive literature review using the PRISMA method to ensure rigor and depth. Additionally, we performed bibliometric analysis to enhance rigor. Lastly, we conducted a gap analysis session to scrutinize existing research on the GSTARIMA Model and identify new opportunities. This literature review reveals that integrating GSTARIMA Model with heteroscedasticity errors and the Kriging method is suitable for climate forecasting. This research inspires researchers to contribute to the improvement and refinement of the Model, making it a more potent and valuable tool in climate forecasting.
Exact Formulas of the Gravitational Redshift
Authors: Abdukadyrov Askar
Published: August 2023

In 1911, A. Einstein suggested that gravity affects at the electromagnetic radiation originating from the distant sources, namely, it shifts the spectral lines in the red side of the spectrum and derived the gravitational redshift formula. A modern science claims that Einstein’s formula is mathematically immaculate. We show that this is not true: in fact, this formula is approximate. Using the law of conservation of mechanical energy, we derived two exact formulas оf the gravitational redshift.
Challenge to the Supremacy of the Nervous System: An Invitation to a New Integrative Perspective
Authors: Orquiza João
Published: August 2023

This paper proposes a reconceptualization of the hierarchical understanding of the human organism, challenging the conventional idea of the supremacy of the nervous system. We argue that symbiotic coexistence and functional interdependence among all systems provide the human body with remarkable resistance to the universal tendency of entropy. We first examine the basis of cellular life, referring to ATP and DNA, essential substances that resist the entropic tendency through complex energy mechanisms. Next, we analyze the collaboration between the body's systems, highlighting the critical role of erythrocytes, which constitute 83.9% of the total cells (24.9 trillion), in the context of energy maintenance and homeostasis. We challenge the conventional view that the nervous system, composed of neurons and glial cells, which together make up 0.6% of the total cells (0.17 trillion), occupies the apex of a biological hierarchy, arguing that the nervous system is merely a component of a broader, interdependent mechanism. Finally, we provide a detailed description of human cellular composition, emphasizing the importance of each cell type in the functional context, thus contributing to the totality of the organism. With this, we present a vigorous appeal for the realization of critical reassessments of fundamental premises in human biology.