bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Acid-Forming Microflora on Sensory Profile of Cheese with Low-Temperature Second Thermal Treatment
Authors: Sviridenko Galina , Shukhalova Olga , Mamykin Denis
Published: December 2024

Sensory properties of cheese define consumer choice. Their taste and smell depend on many production and maturation factors. These processes result in a dairy hydrolysis complex. If the technology of production and maturation are violated, the final component composition acquires undesired taste, consistency, and appearance. The taste of cheese depends on a number of factors, one of which is the type of starter microflora. This study assessed the effect of monospecific cultures of acid-forming types (Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Lactococcus cremoris, and Streptococcus thermophilus) on the sensory profile of cheese with low-temperature second thermal treatment. The experiment featured semi-hard Gollandsky cheese with a fat mass fraction of 45 % solids. The experimental cheese underwent sensory evaluation for appearance, taste, smell, consistency, and pattern. The monospecific cultures failed to render the cheese its specific pungency, slight sourness, elasticity, slight brittleness, and a pattern of round or oval eyes. However, each acid-forming starter had a different effect on the sensory properties and defect risks.
New Lipid Complex of Milk Fat Substitute with High Biological Efficiency
Authors: Starovoitova Kseniya , Tereshchuk Lyubov , Kurbanova Marina , Luzyanin Sergey
Published: December 2024

The article introduces a new milk fat substitute that meets all standard requirements in fatty acid composition and biological efficiency. The authors used standard research methods to describe the effect of natural and modified oils and fats introduced into the fat base on the fatty acid composition and technological properties. The study involved tropical oils (palm oil and its fractions), liquid vegetable oils (sunflower, soybean, and linseed), and samples of various milk fat substitutes. The results obtained made it possible to develop optimal compositions of liquid and solid vegetable oils that were balanced in fatty acids, as well as in structural and rheological properties. The ratio calculations for raw ingredients yielded theoretical models that produced a desired composition and properties. The rationalized and experimentally-obtained compositions underwent quality tests. The best technological properties belonged to the compositions that consisted of palm oil (70–85%), soybean oil (10–15%), and palm superolein (20%). They demonstrated an optimal ratio of ω-6/ω-3 fatty acids and had a melting point that met standard requirements. The physicochemical, sensory, and safety indicators also corresponded to the state standard, which renders the experimental product good prospects in commercial production of high-quality milk-containing foods.
Optimal Methods for DNA Extraction from Goat Milk and Derivatives
Authors: Khan Alexey , Khan Daria , Lazareva Ekaterina , Fomenko Oleg
Published: December 2024

Goat dairy products keep growing in popularity and production volumes. However, the risks of counterfeiting also increase as more and more goat milk is substituted with cow milk. Inspecting authorities need reliable methods to check the authenticity of milk obtained from small ruminants. The type of ruminant can be determined by isolating DNA from somatic cells in the milk. This research featured samples of raw, sterilized, pasteurized, and powdered goat milk. The research objective was to select the optimal kit for DNA extraction from a number of commercial kits available in Russia. The DNK-Sorb-S-M was developed at the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, Russia, and employs silicon particles. The Sintol Research and Production Company, Russia, designed three DNA kits. The DNK-Extran-2 relies on salting out nucleic acids; the GMO-Sorb-B uses the organic extraction method; the GMO-Magnosorb is based on magnetic particles. This research involved a high-quality simplex PCR followed by gel electrophoresis to define the isolated DNA samples. A fragment of the D-loop of mitochondrial DNA of Capra hircus served as the target gene. The sorbent methods for nucleic acid extraction proved more efficient as they were able to simplify and accelerate molecular genetic tests, thus ensuring the quality and safety of commercial dairy products. New control methods increase consumer confidence in goat dairy products.
Pichia pastoris Expression System of Recombinant Chymosin of Camelus dromedarius : Selecting Optimal Conditions for Protein Induction
Authors: Antonova Elena , Firsova Natal'ya , Lengesova Natal'ya , Viktorov Denis , Achilov Atabeg , Torutanov Pavel
Published: December 2024

The paper introduces optimal conditions for chymosin protein induction. The research featured the correlation between the cell mass gain of transformed P. pastoris/pPICZ(alpha)B/proCYM_camel_pp_IDT and the composition of nutrient media with different carbon sources and zeocin resistance producer strains. P. pastoris GS115/his4 was transformed to obtain P. pastoris/pPICZ(alpha)B/proCYM_camel_pp_IDT as a strain producer. The cell mass growth rate correlated with the zeocin concentrations in the YPD nutrient medium without glycerol and biotin and the YPD nutrient medium fortified with 0.0000% biotin and 1% glycerol. The biomass density increased faster when cultured on the fortified medium, regardless of zeocin concentration, especially during cultivation day 1. The cell mass growth on solid and liquid selective media was multidirectional. The two experimental samples on solid selective media with 200 μg/ml zeocin started growing on cultivation day 3 if the YPD medium was not fortified. The samples on fortified medium, on the contrary, showed no growth on day 3. The optical density of the cell mass grown on liquid selective medium demonstrated a particular pattern: the rate of biomass growth in the fortified medium samples decreased gradually whereas the unfortified medium samples demonstrated signs of growth, which intensified on cultivation day 2. To increase the cell density of P. pastoris strain GS115/his4, a preliminary application of 0.5 % methanol is recommended as a carbon source to activate the MUT metabolic pathway, i.e., methanol utilization. Adding the alternative oxidase enzyme is also recommended since strain GS115/his4 belongs to the MUT+ phenotype with a high growth rate and productivity, hence the need for additional methanol. The obtained data may help to optimize the commercial yield of P. pastoris as a producer of recombinant protein.
Rational Standards of Dairy Consumption in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation
Authors: Suray Natalya , Tatochenko Alexander , Fisunov Sergey , Pislegina Natal'ya , Mikhalev Alexey
Published: December 2024

The article describes the production and intake of dairy products in the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation. The authors studied the local raw material base, processing infrastructure, and production volumes for the most popular types of dairy products from the perspectives of rational consumption standards and food security. A correlation analysis of the main performance indicators revealed the regional features and associated problems. The Central Federal District is experiencing active urbanization. As a result, the processing infrastructure has increased to meet the local needs while the raw material base lags behind the processing capacities. The current deficit of raw milk production is as high as 37%. Raw materials from neighboring regions may reduce the quality of final products. Milk production could be increased by raising the milk yield; however, this reserve has almost been exhausted, its mean value going by 3% over the average European level. The problem may be resolved by raising the dairy herd by 300,000 cows, preferably on dairy farms with milk yield of ≥8,000 kg, i.e., those with the best European indicators.
Lactobacilli as Additional Microflora in Low-Fat Cheeses
Authors: Sviridenko Galina , Vakhrusheva Dar'ya , Shuhalova Olga , Komarova Tatyana
Published: December 2024

Mesophilic and thermophilic lactic acid bacteria are an effective biotechnological means of improving the sensory properties of low-fat cheeses. These additional starter cultures are an effective and promising direction in cheese production. Mesophilic and thermophilic lactobacilli possess a diverse metabolism that allows them to approximate the flavor and rheological profile of low-fat cheeses to those of fatty cheeses. Mesophilic lactobacilli Lacticaseibacillus casei are a popular component in low-fat cheeses due to their proteolytic activity and unique aminopeptidase system. This culture improves the consumer properties of low-fat cheeses and reduces their ripening time. Mesophilic rods Lactobacillus rhamnosus are responsible for creamy taste and soft texture. Mesophilic lactobacilli Lactiplantibacillus plantarum affect the secondary proteolysis, thereby changing the amino acid composition of cheese and improving its sensory properties. Lactobacillus helveticus are the most common thermophilic lactobacilli used in low-fat cheeses. Due to their specific enzymatic activity, they break down hydrophobic peptides and reduce bitterness or other unwanted flavors, which low-fat cheeses are notorious for. In addition, this culture gives low-fat cheeses original shades of taste and aroma. Functional cultures improve the technology of low-fat cheese production and adjust their sensory profile to the high demands of the modern market.
Sustainable Development of Cheese Production in the Altai Region: Current State and Prospects
Authors: Kovaleva Irina , Kudinova Margarita
Published: December 2024

Cheese making is centuries old, and each nation has its own cheese specialties. Russian cheese making traditions are extremely diverse due to our multinational population, which makes regional cheese-making industries a relevant research topic. The Altai Region has always been the leader in domestic cheese production. This article describes the current state and prospects of the large-scale and artisan cheese businesses in the Altai Region against a set of average indicators for the Siberian Federal District and the Russian Federation. The analysis included top 20 cheese producers in the region. The dynamics of the physical volume of fat cheese sales and consumer prices revealed a positive trend in the development of the cheese making industry in the Altai Region. Local ingredients, natural milk, and small artisan dairy farms are its competitive advantage.
Lycopene from tomato biomass: Extraction and stabilization
Authors: Murillo Vazquez Rosa Nallely , Pacheco Moises Fermin Paul , Nardello-Rataj Veronique , Carbajal Arizaga Gregorio Guadalupe
Published: December 2024

Lycopene and other carotenoids have a significant added value in the food and cosmetic industries due to their nutraceutical properties and antioxidant activity. The extraction and stabilization of these compounds remain challenging due to their sensitivity to light, temperature fluctuations, and oxidation. This article introduces a sustainable method of extracting lycopene from tomato waste (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using layered double hydroxide nanoparticles to stabilize lycopene.
We used tomato juice and lycopene as a positive control, while ZnAl was a negative control. The experimental samples included 75 and 100 mg of zinc salt per 1 mL of tomato juice, which were labeled as ZnAl75J and ZnAl100J.
Zinc and aluminum salts developed insoluble hydroxides, which precipitated lycopene from tomato juice, thus forming composites. The composites proved to be efficient means of encapsulating lycopene as they recovered 97% lycopene present in tomato juice. The physicochemical properties of the organic material enhanced resistance to thermal degradation and acted as an extended-release antioxidant. ZnAl100J, which contained a lot of lycopene, inhibited 89% of DPPH• in 24 h and showed a value higher than IC50 for ABTS•+, which was 0.02 μg/mL of TEAC ABTS•+. ZnAl75J composites showed a higher protection against oxidation and a higher sun protection factor value (3.08) at 15% concentration.
The composites could be used as an active ingredient in a wide range of formulations that require antioxidant and photosensitizing properties, or simply as encapsulators and carriers of lycopene.
Development of a smart irrigation monitoring system employing the wireless sensor network for agricultural water management
Authors: Kushwaha Yogesh Kumar , Joshi Amrita , Panigrahi Rajib Kumar , Pandey Ashish
Published: December 2024

This article presents a “Smart Irrigation Monitoring System” (SIMS) solution through a wireless connection, which can monitor the whole agricultural land and provide the optimal water supply to the crops. The system utilizes weather data from an automatic weather station, moisture sensor readings, and a Raspberry Pi coordinator node. By combining moisture sensor data with the crop water requirement, the system estimates the actual irrigation needs and automatically controls the water pump, turning it ON/OFF as required. The irrigation is provided according to forecasted upcoming rainfall events. The overall system also considered the evapotranspiration rate in wheat crops. This approach, unique in its real-time monitoring of soil moisture and soil temperature from the agricultural field, provides effective water resource management for farmers. The study includes hardware and software design of various IoT-based components (i.e., capacitive soil moisture sensor, wireless sensing nodes (iNODE), edge computing, and cloud computing). The distributed network incorporates DS18B20 soil temperature and PCB-based capacitive soil moisture sensors using the communication module XBeeS2C protocol, which sends real-time soil parameters to an edge server for irrigation control. Moreover, the developed system is a cost-effective solution regarding time and financial resources.
Reducing gray, blue, green, and total water footprint in wastewater irrigated silage maize in zero tillage
Authors: Yerli Caner , Sahin Ustun
Published: December 2024

No study has been found examining the contribution of gray water footprint input per unit yield to reducing blue and green water footprint output in silage maize irrigated with different levels of wastewater under different tillage practices. Therefore, this 2-year silage maize field study examined the effect of three different levels of recycled wastewater (100, 67, and 33% of irrigation need in W100, W67, and W33) and 100% irrigation with freshwater on water footprint under conventional and zero tillage. Under zero tillage, W100 had the lowest blue, green, and total water footprint per unit yield of 2.8, 6.1, and 47 m3 ton−1 for fresh biomass, respectively, and 9.2, 20.1, and 155.3 m3 ton−1 for dry biomass. Among the wastewater treatments, the W33 resulted in the highest water footprints per unit yield under conventional tillage. Blue, green, gray, and total water footprints per unit fresh yield under zero tillage were 9.8, 5.9, 13.1, and 10.3% lower than conventional tillage, while the values for dry biomass were 15, 14.3, 18.6, and 16.6% lower. In conclusion, W100 under zero tillage can be an effective way to protect freshwater resources by reducing blue, green, and total water footprint outputs with less gray water footprint input per unit yield.
Analysis of water–energy–carbon coupling and influencing factors in food production
Authors: Kang Yinhong , He Shuai , Ni Tiefeng , Wang Jiachi , Liu Li
Published: December 2024

Water, energy, and carbon are important factors that determine crop production efficiency. This paper applies the footprint theory to calculate the water, energy, and carbon footprint of food crops in Sichuan Province from 2011 to 2020, evaluates water–energy–carbon interactions and closeness, and employs path analysis to analyse factors influencing the coupling degree and the coupling coordination degree. The results indicate that (1) the annual average green water footprint (WF) exceeds the combined contribution of blue and grey WFs, accounting for 54.69% of the total. Energy inputs and carbon emissions (CEs) increased by 15.3 and 0.23%, respectively. (2) Food production from 2011 to 2020 is at a relatively high coupling stage, as indicated by the average coupling degree of 0.88; however, the average coupling coordination degree is only 0.37, explaining a mild incoordination. (3) The rural Engel's coefficient and average temperature are the largest contributing and inhibiting factors affecting the coupling degree; the agricultural economic level and agricultural planting structure are the largest contributing and inhibiting factors affecting the coupling coordination degree. This study can provide reference for reducing water and energy consumption and CEs as a response to resource scarcity and climate change.
Investigating the coherence of groundwater quality of a coastal aquifer and the hydroclimatic factors via remote sensing and wavelet analysis
Authors: Jabbarian Paknezhad Nardin , Nourani Vahid , Sharghi Elnaz , Zhang Yongqiang
Published: December 2024

This study examined the factors that influence the groundwater quality (GWQ) of the Miandoab aquifer, located in the northwest of Iran. The study investigated the impact of climate change, anthropogenic activities, teleconnection, total water storage (TWS), and the area and level of the Urmia Lake on GWQ. To identify the relationship between TWS fluctuations and GWQ, the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) data were utilized. Landsat data were employed to calculate the normalized difference vegetation index and to determine the area of the Urmia Lake. Wavelet coherence, partial wavelet coherence (PWC), and multi-wavelet coherence (MWC) were used to assess the coherence in four distinct zones of the aquifer, distinguished via ensemble clustering. The obtained results indicated that the MWC of the anthropogenic activities and climate change contained higher coherence with GWQ compared to the MWC of the teleconnection parameters. Among teleconnection indices, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation showed higher coherence, of between 0.9 and 1, with GWQ. In addition, there is about 0.2–0.3 more coherence between the GWQ and the Urmia Lake area than the Urmia Lake level. Among the investigated factors, the coherence obtained via PWC, between GWQ and GRACE-FO data, exhibited higher coherence compared to other analyzed factors, with a coherence ranging between 0.8 and 1.
Identification of sustainable groundwater recharge plan using AHP-, RS-, and GIS-based MCDA: a case study of Kawardha District of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Chandaniha Surendra Kumar , Parganiha Girish , Nigam Gaurav Kant , Sinha Jitendra
Published: December 2024

This study formulates a sustainable groundwater recharge plan for Kawardha District, Chhattisgarh, India, by integrating the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), remote sensing (RS), and Geographic Information System (GIS)-based multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). Eight thematic layers – geology, geomorphology, land use/land cover (LULC), soil, lineament density, drainage density, rainfall, and slope – were used to evaluate groundwater recharge potential. The district's elevation varies between 273 and 1,016 m, with slopes primarily below 2%, while drainage density peaks at 3.4 km/sq.km. Pre- and post-monsoon groundwater levels range from 1.6–8.1 to 0.6–7.2 m, respectively. Forests dominate the six classified LULC categories, and sandy loam is the primary soil type. AHP weighting prioritized geology (27%) and geomorphology (24%). Groundwater potential zones (GPZs) were categorized into five classes: very low (0.50%), low (17.60%), moderate (60.46%), high (20.91%), and very high (0.53%), with a 79% accuracy validated by well data. To address irregular rainfall and complex terrain, 64 check dams, 35 percolation tanks, and 20 farm ponds are recommended. This approach offers valuable insights for groundwater management in areas with similar hydrogeological issues, aiding water resource and agricultural planning.
Combined clogging of suspended particle and algae during the recharge with the Yellow River water in the Yufuhe River channel of North China Plain
Authors: Zhao Weidong , Zhu Jingsi , Wang Zhe , Wang Weiping , Qu Shisong
Published: December 2024

Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) is an effective measure for integrated water resources in the North China Plain (NCP). During the recharging, the combined clogging in the aquifer caused by algae and suspended solid (SS) is a problem that was easily ignored by researchers. In this research, a sand column model was designed to investigate the SS-algae combined clogging mechanism in the porous medium during the Yellow River water recharge in the Yufuhe River channel of NCP. The SS-algae combined plugging of the medium appeared earlier and the plugging degree was more serious compared with the SS-only clogging and the algae-only clogging during the infiltration. Meanwhile, the surface clogging degree of the medium is more serious, and the interior is smaller in comparison to the SS-only group and the algae-only group. The filter cake and algae mat are the signs of SS clogging and algae clogging, and the algae mat structure in the SS-algae group is more dense compared to the algae-only group. In the combined clogging experiment, the outflow concentration of SS and algae in the medium is less than the SS-only group and the algae-only group. In addition, algae and SS can limit each other's migration in the medium.
Skuteczność zgody małżeńskiej. Analiza dogmatyczno-prawna małżeństwa in fieri
Authors: Pawicki Łukasz
Published: December 2024

Małżeństwo in fieri jest jedynym z sakramentów Kościoła, który można uznać za akt prawny. Stąd możliwa jest refleksja nad aktem zawarcia małżeństwa z punktu widzenia teorii ogólnej kanonicznego aktu prawnego oraz zastosowanie do małżeństwa tych kategorii i norm, które dotyczą zdolności produktywnej aktu prawnego. Można rozróżnić dwie kategorie nieskuteczności konstytutywnej małżeństwa: małżeństwo nieistniejące (matrimonium inexistens) oraz małżeństwo nieważne (matrimonium nullum), choć istniejące. Ze względu na nierozerwalny charakter małżeństwa, trudno mówić o skuteczności (efficacitas) czy nieskuteczności (inefficacitas) małżeństwa, które miałyby charakter temporalny. Małżeństwo in fieri, tak jak każdy inny akt prawny, można analizować w funkcji elementów jego struktury konstytutywnej i w każdym z tych elementów wyróżnić poziom istotny (ad existentiam) oraz poziom produktywny (ad validitatem). Poziom istotny stanowią te wymogi, które z samej natury małżeństwa – zdefiniowanej przez prawo Boże naturalne i pozytywne – należą do jego esencji (istoty). Na poziom produktywny (ad validitatem) zaś składają się wszystkie wymagania, które nie wynikają ex natura matrimonii, a które prawodawca w sposób wyraźny ustanowił do ważności paktu małżeńskiego (zgodnie z przepisem kan. 10 KPK/83). Rozróżnienie na te dwie kategorie nieskuteczności konstytutywnej, choć nieobecne explicite w obowiązujących normach kodeksowych, determinuje w sposób radykalny wszelką normatywę kanoniczną dotyczącą małżeństwa, szczególnie zaś warunkuje możliwość zewnętrznego zaradzenia jego nieskuteczności, zarówno poprzez dyspensę, jak i poprzez sanację. Artykuł kończy propozycja de lege ferenda odnośnie do takiego sformułowania kan. 1057 § 1 KPK/83, które precyzowałoby wymogi ex natura matrimonii do prawnego zaistnienia małżeństwa (consensus naturaliter sufficiens) oraz warunki ważności małżeństwa (matrimonium validum).
Patent Review of Optical Mold External Surface Inspection Methods
Authors: Li Guo , Lv Jianhao
Published: December 2024

Optical mold external surface inspection is a key link in the manufacturing industry,
which is vital to ensure the quality of the mold and the final performance of the product. With the
rapid development of high and new technology, the modern precision manufacturing industry and
surface metrology have also made rapid development, and at the same time, the development of
advanced surface measuring instruments, the separation of surface topographic features and the
evaluation of the characteristic parameters of the technology to develop a higher level. Advanced
measuring instruments are hardware platforms and prerequisites to ensure the precision measurement
of surface topography, and surface topography feature separation technology provides effective
means and methods for the separation of different micro-geometric contour features; the formation
of surface topography is due to the small geometric features in the processing by the combined
effect of many random factors. It usually consists of roughness, corrugation and facing accuracy,
which affects the performance of the whole equipment and its components. In this paper, we
mainly review the patents on the inspection methods of facing accuracy on the external surface of
optical molds, covering several innovative technologies and methods, and summarize some valuable
conclusions which will provide more reliable and efficient inspection solutions for the manufacturing
industry, enhance the level of quality control of optical molds, and promote the development
of the manufacturing industry.
Recent Research on anti-G suit for Fighter Pilots
Authors: Liu Hongbo , Li Yuheng , Yang Xiaodong
Published: December 2024

Background:

With the arrival of the first airplane, the technology of anti-G suits for fighter
pilots emerged. Anti-G suit technology has advanced rapidly over time, and anti-G suits are now
widely used in modern fighter jets around the world. Furthermore, as fighter aircraft performance
improves, the pilots' driving environment becomes more severe, and traditional anti-G suits no longer
meet the requirements. As a result, all relevant countries are currently researching new types of
anti-G suits for pilots to meet the load-resistant requirements in high-performance fighter aircraft.

Objective:

Through a detailed analysis of the development history, research status and related technologies
of fighter pilots' anti-G suit, and with reference to the papers and latest patents related to
anti-G suit, we are looking for ways to improve the anti-overload resistance of fighter pilots' anti-G
suit, and to optimize the man-machine efficacy of the anti-G suit.

Methods:

The methodology of this study is as follows: By classifying the anti-G suit for fighter pilots,
briefly explainining the development direction and research direction of key technologies,
summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of key technology respectively, and
looking forward to the future development trend of anti-G suits.

Results:

Through the research and analysis of each key technology of anti-G suit for fighter pilots, it
can be seen that the anti-G suit mainly maintains the pilot's ability to operate the aircraft by pressurizing
the abdomen and lower limbs of the human body when positive overload is applied, in order to
reduce the deformation and displacement of the internal organs and to stop the transfer of the blood
to the lower half of the body, so as to ensure the circulating blood volume of the head; the differences
in the clothing material, structure and filling medium influence the anti-G suit's anti-overload
performance. The speed of media filling reaction and the filling process also have an important effect
on the overload resistance performance.

Conclusion:

The use of new anti-G suit clothing materials, filler structures, and media, and the use
of intelligent technology to improve the reaction speed of media filling and optimize the media filling
process can significantly improve the anti-load performance of fighter pilots and meet the higher
anti-load requirements of today's high-performance fighter pilots.
A Review of Research on Shortest Path Planning Algorithms for Mobile Robots
Authors: Wang Lutong , Yang Xiaodong , Liu Hongbo , Liu Shouguo , Peng Jiakuan , Liu Weifeng
Published: December 2024

Background:

Path planning technology has a wide range of applications in many
fields. Applications in the field of high technology include: autonomous and touchless action of
robots; obstacle avoidance and defense flight of drones; cruise missiles to avoid radar search, anti-
bouncing attacks, and to complete the task of sudden defense and demolition. Applications in
daily life include: GPS navigation; road planning based on GIS system; urban road network planning
and navigation. Applications in the field of decision-making management include: vehicle
problem (VRP) in logistics management and similar resource allocation problems in resource management.
Routing problems in the field of communication technology. Any planning problem that
can be topologized as a point and line network can basically be solved by the method of path planning.
Different intelligent algorithms have different characteristics, and their application scope
and fields are also different, so it is of great significance for the development of path planning
technology to study the path planning intelligent algorithms from the characteristics of the algorithms
themselves and their applications.

Objective:

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various types of planning algorithms,
look forward to the future development trend of mobile robot path planning, and provide certain
ideas for the research of mobile robot path planning.

Method:

Search journals, patents, conferences, and papers related to mobile robot path planning,
and summarize and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various planning algorithms.

Results:

Based on the research results of many scholars, this study summarizes different mobile
robot path planning methods. It is divided into four categories: traditional planning, intelligent
search, artificial intelligence and local obstacle avoidance. This paper introduces and analyzes the
latest research results of these types, including their design ideas, advantages and disadvantages,
and improvement measures. The research methods adopted are analyzed in order to maximize the
advantages of each algorithm and expand the application field of robot path planning to provide
ideas and references.

Conclusion:

This paper provides guidance for the design and optimization of robot path planning.
Finally, this paper summarizes the future development trend of robot path planning, and looks forward
to the future development trend and key areas of robot path planning.
Application of Lubrication Methods for Rolling Bearings
Authors: Pan Chengyi , Zhang Fanfan , Guo Jiahe
Published: December 2024

The rolling bearing is an important component in mechanical equipment. During operation,
good lubrication measures are required to ensure that the lubricant is sufficient and not easily
lost or deteriorated. The lubrication methods adopted for rolling bearings and machinery under different
working conditions are different. They need to be determined according to multiple factors
such as speed, load, temperature, and environment. In recent years, theoretical and experimental
research on the lubrication of rolling bearings and structural innovative design has been carried
out in many application fields, and many new types of rolling bearing lubrication methods have
emerged, which have improved the lubrication effect of the rolling bearings.

This paper introduces the current research status of rolling bearing lubrication and aims to analyze
the patents of lubrication devices for rolling bearings in major application areas. It also seeks to
summarize the lubrication methods and characteristics of rolling bearings in different application
fields. The existing problems at present are raised, the current situation of the lubrication of
rolling bearings is analyzed, and the possible development directions in the future are put forward
to offer references for engineering technicians.

This patent paper classified the primary application fields of rolling bearings and analyzed the associated
patents of bearing lubrication devices across various applications, predominantly encompassing
the aerospace, vehicle, machine tool, and mining sectors where rolling bearings are extensively
utilized. Furthermore, the current research status of rolling bearing lubrication methods and
lubrication devices within these fields are analyzed and summarized.

By analyzing the lubrication methods and device structures of rolling bearings in different applications,
the advantages and disadvantages of various lubrication methods and devices under different
working conditions are summarized. The most suitable lubrication methods for different application
fields have been proposed. The possible development directions of future lubrication methods
for rolling bearings are proposed.

Reasonable lubrication methods can effectively assist the operation of rolling bearings. In recent
years, the emergence of new lubrication methods in various fields has addressed many lubrication
challenges. In future research, it is essential to delve deeper into the lubrication methods across
various application domains to enhance bearing lubrication efficiency, intelligence, and environmental
friendliness.
Non-unit Transient Protection for LCC-HVDC Transmission Lines Using Similarity of Current Derivatives and Faulty Pole Selection
Authors: Zhang Yunke , Li Siwei , Tian Zengyuan , Zhao Zongzheng
Published: December 2024

Background:

High-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission technology has been
applied frequently in high-voltage power systems for long-distance and large-capability power
transmission in recent years. However, there are some problems with the reliability and sensitivity
of HVDC transmission-line protection, leading to protection malfunction or maloperation.

Objective:

For line-commutated converter-based HVDC transmission lines, a non-unit transient
protection patent using a similarity of current derivatives and faulty pole selection is studied.

Methods:

During the fault transient period, based on the superimposed networks for different
types of faults, the similarity of line current derivative (LCD) and dc filter current derivative (DFCD)
and the numerical characteristics of DFCD are derived in detail. The Pearson correlation coefficient
is employed to calculate the similarity between LCD and DFCD. Based on the polarity
characteristics of earth-mode DC filter current, the criterion of faulty pole selection is proposed. A
±800kV UHVDC system model built in PSCAD/EMTDC is used to verify the performance of the
proposed protection.

Results:

Simulation results show that the non-unit transient protection can correctly identify different
fault types for HVDC transmission lines over 1900 km, even with 500 Ω fault resistance.

Conclusion:

The proposed model’s protection and high performance of fault identification prove
that it is highly sensitive and reliable under different fault conditions. A non-unit transient protection
using the similarity of current derivatives and faulty pole selection has been proposed in this
study.
The Inverse-Consistent Deformable MRI Registration Method Based on the Improved UNet Model and Similarity Attention
Authors: Cheng Tianqi , Wang Lei , Han Yaolong , Liu Shilong , Yan Chunyu , Sun Yanqing , Yang Shanling , Li Bin
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Deformable image registration is an essential task in medical image
analysis. The UNet model, or the model with the U-shaped structure, has been popularly proposed
in deep learning-based registration methods. However, they easily lose the important
similarity information in the up-sampling stage, and these methods usually ignore the inherent
inverse consistency of the transformation between a pair of images. Furthermore, the traditional
smoothing constraints used in the existing methods can only partially ensure the folding of
the deformation field.

Method:

An inverse consistent deformable medical image registration network(ICSANet)
based on the inverse consistency constraint and the similarity-based local attention is developed.
A new UNet network is constructed by introducing similarity-based local attention to focus
on the spatial correspondence in the high-similarity space. A novel inverse consistency
constraint is proposed, and the objective function of the new form is presented with the combination
of the traditional constraint conditions. Experiment: The performance of the proposed
method is compared with the typical registration models, such as the VoxelMorph, PVT,
nnFormer, and TransMorph-diff model, on the brain IXI and OASIS datasets.

Result:

Experimental results on the brain MRI datasets show that the images can be deformed
symmetrically until two distorted images are well matched. The quantitative comparison and
visual analysis indicate that the proposed method performs better, and the Dice index can be
improved by at least 12% with only 10% parameters.

Conclusion:

This paper presents a new medical image registration network, ICSANet. By introducing
a similarity attention gate, it accurately captures high-similarity spatial correspondences
between source and target images, resulting in better registration performance.

result:

By compare with the typical registration model, such as the VoxelMorph, PVT, nnFormer, and TransMorph-diff model, Experimental results on the brain MRI datasets show that the images can be deformed symmetrically until two distorted images are well matched. The quantitative comparison and visual analysis indicate that the proposed method performs better, and the Dice index can be improved at least 12% with only 10% parameters.
Heading to Reciprocity in Islamic Psychology: Coping Adaptive Strategy for Family Resilience During the Pandemic
Authors: Gumiandari Septi , Madjid Abd. , Nurhayati Eti , Listiani Wanda , Nafi’a Ilman
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to analyze the factors contributing to family economic resilience in Muslim communities and introduce the mubadalah concept as a reciprocal thinking paradigm to enrich family practices and comprehension for achieving robust economic resilience. Conducting a mixed-methods approach involving interviews and questionnaires, the findings of the research highlight the interconnectedness between robust family economic resilience and the active engagement of all family members, particularly spouses, in fortifying economic stability. The study emphasizes the significance of comprehensive religious understanding to foster balanced and mutually beneficial relationships within the family. The introduction of the concept of mubadalah serves as a reciprocal thinking paradigm, highlighting interdependence and mutual benefit, particularly within the family context guided by Islamic values. The research concludes that comprehensive religious understanding, a balanced gender perspective, and an adaptive family organizational structure are key factors in building family economic resilience. In situations where families lack comprehensive religious knowledge, economic challenges and difficulties in sharing adaptive roles between husbands and wives may arise. Consequently, the research advocates for a more balanced and mutually beneficial understanding in interpreting Islamic teachings, intending to achieve a more equitable comprehension and prevent biased interpretations that could lead to disparities.
ضرورة الفكر المقاصدي المعاصر في ترسيخ مبادئ الحضارة الإنسانية: دراسة تحليلية في ضوء التجربة الماليزية The Necessity of Contemporary Purposive Thought in Consolidating the Principles of Human Civilization: An Analytical Study in Light of the Malaysian Experience
Authors: Abu Qar Adibah , Al-Bogha Mhmd Al-Hasan
Published: December 2024

Contemporary purposive thought is characterized by deep understanding and analysis of matters in a logical way that corresponds to reality. It offers solutions that align with the priorities of human civilization. This research aims to elucidate contemporary purposive thought in its modern directions, highlighting its most important fields, namely: the domains of purposive thought in beliefs, ethics, legal politics, and financial transactions. It also examines the Malaysian experience in light of these fields, showcasing the endeavors of Malaysians, both people and government, in adopting the approach of purposive thought to comprehend and articulate reality, as well as to devise solutions for it. The Malaysian civilization was constructed, its people’s renaissance occurred, and its successful experience was showcased to the world. The research demonstrates the aspects through which the construction of society and human civilization is assessed, utilizing a deductive analytical approach. Contemporary purposive thought was deduced from contemporary scholars of maqasid (purposes) and analyzed in light of the Malaysian experience. The research concludes by suggesting solutions for nation-building through the unique Malaysian experience, which, if implemented in reality, would yield individual and societal development. This can be accomplished by adhering to the principles of contemporary purposive thought, which empowers humans as active participants and beneficiaries within the universe, as everything in this universe exists to serve humanity.
Emotional intelligence and transformational leadership strategy: The study of the financial sector governance in the emerging market
Authors: Pandey Dhruba Lal , Risal Nischal , Luitel Madan Kumar
Published: December 2024

Emotional intelligence (EI) in recent years has emerged as a key component of effective leadership as the leader of an organization needs to understand the emotions of their own and others and match their behaviors with other stakeholders. This ensures transformational leadership (TL), considered critically important today to an organization for lasting success (Makkar & Basu, 2017; Baba et al., 2021). Against such a backdrop, the study aims to examine the causal relationship between EI and TL. Taking the sample data from Nepalese commercial banks, this study has employed a pre-diagnostic test of data and information to check their reliability through Cronbach’s alpha test by following average variance extracted (AVE) to check the discriminant validity, Chi-square statistics and degrees of freedom (CMIN/DF), the goodness of fit index (GFI), adjusted goodness of fit index (AGFI), comparative fit index (CFI) to check the fitness of model and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) for structural equation modeling (SEM). The study has come to reaffirm the theoretical validity of the premise that EI has a significant positive impact on TL as its critical determinants such as self-awareness (SA), self-management (SM), social awareness (SoA), and relationship management (RM) have a positive and significant impact on TL. However, gender has not moderated the relationship between EI and TL whereas age has significantly moderated the relationship between EI and TL.
Folk dances as a happening of coming together in the streets of Athens
Authors: Blagojevic Gordana
Published: December 2024

The focus of this work, based on my long-term field research in Athens, is
the use of open urban spaces (parks, parking lots, and streets) as a
gathering place for citizens to practice traditional folk dances.1 The
research focuses on dance events organized by informal groups of citizens,
not by institutions. Results show that there is a significant presence of
folk dances in the streets and parks of Athens. The paper gives special
attention to the periodic dance gatherings on the occasion of the Klidonas
holiday (June 23/24), International Bagpipe Day (March 10) and
Tsampounoglenti in honour of Saint Demetrius (October 26). The paper
especially analyzes various aspects of these dance activities, their role in
the lives of the participants and at the level of the wider social
community. The participants themselves emphasize the importance of folk
dances in overcoming alienation, establishing interpersonal connections, and
strengthening neighborly relations.
Caftanism, instead of the oblivion
Authors: Jokanovic Milena
Published: December 2024

The following research is based on the existing contributions in the domain
of the memory studies and notion of fine difference between processes of
memorising, remembering and forgetting. After a brief introduction to the
meaning of terms crucial for the cultural memory and their use in the
identity construction process, this theoretical frame will be further
analysed through the observation of my grandmothers?, Ashkenazi-born
Belgradian, family photo album as a particular figure of memory. Realizing
that this photo album does not reveal neither one image of Holocaust and
tragic memories, while my grandmother did remember these, a contribution to
the cultures of memory theory will be offered and explained through the
metaphor of caftan. When unaccepted, it seems as we create robes to hide
fragments of our identity under the caftan, everything our social
surrounding would not like, or aspects about ourselves we do not want to
present. Proposing this term to the cultural memory studies, caftanism would
refer to the socially constructed oblivion, which is completely different
than the real, literal forgetting.
The Greek shamans, the Scythian Psychonauts and the Spirit of Eranos
Authors: Putnik Noel
Published: December 2024

The paper provides a critical review of the influential theory on shamanistic
elements in the religion of the ancient Greeks of the archaic period. The
theory was developed during the first half of the 20th century, mainly
through the efforts of classical philologists Karl Meuli and E. R. Dodds,
and is based on the thesis that, during the colonization of the Black Sea
coast, the Greeks adopted from the Scythians a specific form of ecstatic
religiosity that was previously unknown to them. Meuli and Dodds
characterized this form of religiosity as shamanistic, recognizing its
patterns in a wide range of Greek mythological and legendary figures and
historical personalities. By analyzing the theoretical premises and
methodological approaches of these scholars, as well as the scientific
community?s feedback, I aim to contextualize the thesis of Greek shamanism
more closely within the intellectual currents of the twentieth century and
earlier periods. My conclusion is that this thesis must be viewed in the
broader context of the desacralization of contemporary society, indicating a
strong interweaving of personal, non-scientific, and religious beliefs with
academic studies of religions.
Channels of Iranian pastoral nomads on the YouTube network: Video narratives of the life of the Lori (Lur) Bakhtiari tribal people and ethnic group
Authors: Gorunovic Gordana
Published: December 2024

This paper is based on a qualitative analysis of the content of video
narratives on YouTube channels of the so-called Iranian nomads from the Lor
Bakhtiari ethnic group. The main question underlying the research is what an
anthropologist as a viewer and an impartial bystander can learn from these
amateur videoformats, which can be included in the genre of domestic folk
films about the daily life and customs of the pastoral, partially
sedentarized, (semi)nomads in southwest Iran. This way of documenting the
daily practices of nomadic families and clans is primarily an alternative
way of making money on YouTube, but it is also an ethnocultural promotion of
the Lor Bakhtiari ethnic and tribal group and a tourist advertisement of
their homeland - mountain villages and seasonal camps in the Zagros region,
Lordegan district and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Observing the
films of Iranian videographers who themselves belong to the culture of Lor
Bakhtiari was the reason for the anthropologist to start getting acquainted
with academic ethnology and anthropology in Iran, which belongs to those
national traditions of the discipline that are located on the periphery of
the world?s main, predominantly Western, centers of socio-cultural
anthropology.