bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long-term functional performance changes and detraining in community-dwelling older adults participating in a group-based multicomponent training program
Authors: Guadagnin Eliane C. , Da Rocha Emmanuel S. , Kunzler Marcos R. , Priário Liver A. A. , Carpes Felipe P.
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and includes one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. Despite the high prevalence, many professionals who work with children and adolescents with this disorder do not have enough knowledge on the subject. Physical education professionals deal directly with these children and need the knowledge to choose which skills and/or motor criteria to emphasize in their classes. However, issues related to neurodevelopmental disorders are not frequently addressed in the physical education courses, which impairs proper dealing with this population.
AIM: This study aims to verify the level of knowledge about ADHD and its motor impairments in professionals and students of physical education.
METHOD: A questionnaire was developed by researchers of motor behavior and was applied to professionals and students of physical education. The participants' responses were then analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics.
RESULTS: The results indicate that although the volunteers have basic notions about the subject, they do not have enough preparation to deal with children with ADHD.
CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the knowledge about ADHD is insufficient and a reformulation in the curriculum of physical education courses is recommended.
Evaluation of long-term results of surgical treatment of patients with hiatal hernia by the method of daily pH-metry
Authors: Dergal' S. V. , Koryttsev V. K.
Published: May 2023

A comparative assessment of the long-term results of surgical treatment of patients with hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm was made. All patients were divided into two groups. The first group included patients who underwent isolated correction of a hernia of the esophageal orifice of the diaphragm. Patients of the second group, in addition to correcting a hernia of the esophageal orifice of the diaphragm, performed simultaneous operations depending on the concomitant pathology in the abdominal cavity. The results of surgical treatment were evaluated using the method of daily pH-metry. It is concluded that performing simultaneous operations in patients with hernia of the esophageal orifice of the diaphragm is justified.
Septic complications of surgical pathology of the mediastinum
Authors: Morozov A. M. , Kadykov V. A. , Askerov E. M. , Penyaz' E. V. , Popova M. O. , Belyak M. A.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. Surgical interventions used in cardiovascular surgery often lead to the development of many different etiology and manifestations of purulent-septic complications. The development of this pathology worsens the course of the postoperative period and increases the duration of the patient's stay in the hospital. The range of these complications varies quite widely, which is explained by the different initial state of the patient's body, as well as the peculiarities of operations, care and treatment in the postoperative period.

The purpose of this study is to study the frequency of occurrence of purulent-septic complications of mediastinal organs in surgery and to analyze the characteristics of this pathology.

Materials and methods. In the course of this work, the analysis of foreign and domestic literature on the problem of the occurrence of purulent-septic complications of mediastinal organs in surgery was carried out.

Results. The development of purulent-septic complications in cardiovascular surgery is due to a number of factors, among which it is necessary to note the presence of concomitant diseases, the peculiarities of some surgical interventions, inadequate antibacterial therapy. Due to the severity of the above factors, the development of many formidable purulent-septic diseases is possible. And unfortunately, even with timely treatment of the patient, the percentage of mortality from them remains quite high.

Conclusion. Purulent-septic complications in cardiac surgery practice are a frequent phenomenon associated with a variety of risk factors. Such complications include mediastinitis, sepsis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, local inflammatory reactions and much more. However, thanks to the knowledge of the causes of their occurrence and the features of the clinical course, it is possible to choose appropriate methods for correcting a particular condition at various stages of the patient's treatment.
Long-term results of surgical treatment with the use of transverse carpal ligament reconstruction in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome depending on the age categories and severity of the disease
Authors: Kotelnikov G. P. , Povelikhin A. K. , Knyazev N. A. , Rubtsov A. A. , Klyuchnikov A. S.
Published: May 2023

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common neuropathies of the upper extremities. The disease is manifested by pain in the hand, accompanied by numbness, paresthesia, muscle weakness, a significant decrease in grip strength and a marked deterioration in the functional state of the hand as a whole, which causes disability of patients. Surgical treatment of pathology is considered the most effective. In order to assess the long-term results of surgical treatment with the use of transverse carpal ligament reconstruction, depending on the age and severity of the disease, a clinical examination of 48 patients was conducted in the periods before surgery and 6 months after surgery. The patients were divided into four groups by age categories: from 18 to 44 years old, from 45 to 60 years old, from 61 to 75 years old, over 75 years old, and into three groups according to the severity of the disease according to the classification of R. Szabo. The examination included a clinical examination with specialized provocative tests and questionnaires, dynamometry and electoroneuromyography. It was determined that patients with grade II severity of SPC of categories from 18 to 44 years and from 44 to 60 years had the best indicators.
Comparative evaluation of scales to determine severity of acute pancreatitis
Authors: Shcherbyuk A. N. , Morozov S. V. , Lobakov A. I. , Kruglov E. E. , Manuylov V. M. , Dydykin S. S. , Blinova E. V. , Zhandarov K. A. , Meylanova R. D. , Drakina O. V. , Kyt'ko O. V. , Vasil'ev Yu. L. , Nelipa M. V. , Panyushkin P. V. , Kryuchko P. V. , Kolesnichenko M. D.
Published: May 2023

Based on the method developed by the authors for quantifying the severity of patients with acute pancreatitis, a method for calculating the duration of therapeutic fasting in a particular patient has been created. We studied the medical histories of 500 patients with acute pancreatitis who were in two medical hospitals from 2010 to 2021. They underwent complex therapy of acute pancreatitis. Based on the dependence found using multivariate regression analysis using the universal statistical software package StatSoft Statistica for OC Windows, the authors previously developed and published a method for calculating the severity of a patient's condition with acute pancreatitis in the enzymatic toxemia phase. This method in the process of practical application was significantly improved by the authors and called the IDAP scale (ACUTE PANCREATITIS HAZARD INDEX). The advantages of this method: the calculation of the severity of the patient's condition can be made at any time of interest, the indicators are included in the Medical and Economic standards of the Russian Federation for acute pancreatitis, it is enough to use the standard office program MS Excel, which is available to any practicing physician. When comparing the results of assessing the severity of patients on the IDAP and APACH II scales, no discrepancies of more than 15% were found in 640 measurements in 50 patients, which allowed us to use the IDAP system in our study on a par with the generally accepted APACH II. At the second stage of the study, as a result of the analysis of 86 clinical observations using the technique of multidimensional regression analysis, a relationship was found between the clinical severity of the patient upon admission to the hospital for treatment, the severity at a given time and the required duration of therapeutic fasting (in days). At the second stage of the study, as a result of the analysis of 86 clinical observations using the technique of multidimensional regression analysis, a relationship was found between the clinical severity of the patient upon admission to the hospital for treatment, the severity at a given time and the required duration of therapeutic fasting (in days). When using this method of calculating the duration of fasting, only 7 (8%) patients had an exacerbation of the process after the start of feeding them through the mouth. Thus, taking into account the coefficient of severity of the patient's condition with acute pancreatitis, it is possible to reliably determine the timing of therapeutic fasting in this disease.
Morphological diagnosis of nontuberculous mycobacteriosis in the surgical material of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Authors: Lepekha L. N. , Krasnikova E. V. , Tarasov R. V. , Nikitin S. S.
Published: May 2023

Objective: to analyze the results of a morphological study of the lung tissue and small airways in the surgical material of patients with a combination of tuberculoma and nontuberculous mycobacteriosis of the lungs caused by different types of pathogen.

Materials and methods. A comparative retrospective histological study of the surgical material of 34 patients with a combination of LT and NM with established microbiological different types of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTMB) and 36 patients with LT without concomitant pathology was carried out.

Results. Diagnostically significant differences in the morphological picture of TL and NM, which manifests its morphological features in areas free from foci of tuberculosis, were revealed. The features of changes in the lung tissue and small airways in patients with slow- and fast-growing types of NTMB are shown.

Conclusion. The results obtained are aimed at resolving the issue of possible correction of chemotherapy in the postoperative period.
Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Picky Eating pada Anak Usia Prasekolah
Authors: Ariyanti Fitria Wahyu , Fatmawati Atikah , Sari Ike Prafita
Published: May 2023

Latar Belakang: Picky eating merupakan gangguan pola makan pada anak yang mempunyai efek merugikan bagi anak itu sendiri ataupun pengasuh. Picky eating dapat mengakibatkan gangguan pertumbuhan dan mempengaruhi status gizi anak. Berbagai faktor yang mempengaruhi picky eating yaitu faktor perilaku makan orang tua, nafsu makan anak, riwayat pemberian ASI ekslusif, MP-ASI, penyakit pada anak, interaksi orang tua dan anak, pengasuh anak dan faktor psikologis.
Tujuan: Menganalisis faktor yang berhubungan dengan terjadinya picky eating pada anak usia prasekolah di Dusun Terate Desa Karangsentul, Pasuruan.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian korelasional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 72 orang tua dan diambil dengan proportionate stratified random sampling sebanyak 51 sampel. Instrumen yang digunakan kuesioner pola asuh orang tua, kuesioner perilaku makan orang tua dan kuesioner picky eating. Analisis statistik yang digunakan adalah uji Rank Spearman dan Chi-square.
Hasil:  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan antara riwayat pemberian ASI ekslusif (p=0,590) dengan terjadinya picky eating pada anak usia prasekolah. Ada hubungan antara variabel pola asuh (p<0,001) dan perilaku makan orang tua (p=0,006) dengan terjadinya picky eating pada anak usia prasekolah. 
Kesimpulan: Riwayat pemberian ASI ekslusif bukan satu-satunya faktor yang menyebabkan picky eating pada anak. Pola asuh yang demokratis dan perilaku makan orang tua yang baik tidak menyebabkan picky eating pada anak. Sehingga diharapkan orang tua perlu menerapkan pola asuh yang demokratis dan menerapkan perilaku makan yang baik agar anak tidak mengalami picky eating.
Ultra-long Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O nanowires grown on carbon cloth as cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Authors: Cui Yu , Ding Yi , Guo Lingfan , Guo Chunli , Liu Yanzhen , Bai Yulin , Li Gang , Wang Kaiying
Published: May 2023

Enhancing the performance of the cathode materials is one of the key issues for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Layered vanadium-based compounds are considered to be a candidate cathode material for AZIBs owing to their advantages of variable crystal structures and high-theoretical capacity. Nevertheless, the inherent low conductivity of V-based compounds leads to their sluggish kinetics and serious capacity degradation of AZIBs. Here, we proposed a strategy that combined morphology regulation with self-supporting electrodes to build an efficient electron/ion transport network and prepared Zn3(OH)2V2O7·2H2O (ZVO) nanowires (ZVNW) on carbon cloth (CC) by a hydrothermal method. As expected, the ZVNW-CC electrode showed excellent electrochemical performances of a high specific capacity of 361.8 mAh g-1 (50 mA g-1), high-rate capability (145.9 mAh g-1 discharge capacity at 1,000 mA g-1), and long cycling life (96.7% capacity retention after 1010 cycles at 1,000 mA g-1). The Zn2+/H2O co-intercalation mechanism for ZVNW-CC electrodes was demonstrated by ex-situ XPS and ex-situ TGA.
A Remark on Tonelli’s Calculus of Variations
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Soga Kohei
Published: May 2023

This paper provides a quite simple method of Tonelli’s calculus of variations with positive definite and superlinear Lagrangians. The result complements the classical literature of calculus of variations before Tonelli’s modern approach. Inspired by Euler’s spirit, the proposed method employs finite-dimensional approximation of the exact action functional, whose minimizer is easily found as a solution of Euler’s discretization of the exact Euler – Lagrange equation. The Euler – Cauchy polygonal line generated by the approximate minimizer converges to an exact smooth minimizing curve. This framework yields an elementary proof of the existence and regularity of minimizers within the family of smooth curves and hence, with a minor additional step, within the family of Lipschitz curves, without using modern functional analysis on absolutely continuous curves and lower semicontinuity of action functionals.
Harga Diri dan Kebersyukuran Sebagai Prediktor Citra Tubuh pada Remaja Perempuan Penggemar K-pop
Authors: Shabira Fadzila , Uyun Qurotul
Published: May 2023

Usually, teenagers want to have a body that suits the beauty standard established by the media and society, which causes bad body image. There are several factors that can affect someone’s body image, two of them are self-esteem and gratitude. The aim of this research is to find out whether self-esteem and gratitude can predict body image on K-pop teenage fangirl or not. The hypothesis proposed in this research is self-esteem and gratitude could predict body image on K-pop teens fan girl, who often see idols as a benchmark for ideal body type. This research uses a quantitative approach, respondents involved in this research amounted to 607 K-pop teenage fan girl.  The measuring instrument used in this research are Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) by Cash dan Pruzinsky (2002), State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES) by Heatherton dan Polivy (1991) and Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (GQ-6) by McCullough et al. (2002). The result of this research indicates confirm with the proposed hypothesis, that self-esteem and gratitude could predict body image on K-pop teens fangirl. It shows that the values of R = .264 with a significance of p = .000 (p < .05) and value of R2 = .070, which shows that self-esteem and gratitude, together, can affect body image by 7% .
PERSONALIZED USER FEATURE SIMILARITY SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE FILTERING AND WEB USAGE MINING FOR PAGE RECOMMENDATION
Authors:   Research Scholar, PG and Research Department of Computer Science, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Tamilnadu, India,deena.duraisamy@gmail.com, Duraisamy Deenadayalan , Athiyappagounder Dr Kangaiammal ,   Assistant professor, Department of Computer Applications, Government Arts College (Autonomous) Tamilnadu, India
Published: May 2023

The rapid growth of the web has run to a considerable increase in information dissemination. Freshly, Research on hybrid personalized recommendation systems mainly addresses two problems: prediction and completion of sparse data, and the user s personalized recommendation. To address the issue of high data sparsity and low recommendation accuracy in the traditional service recommendation models, this study presents a hybrid personalized collaborative filtering model for page recommendation based on collaborative filtering by introducing user preferences. The example verified that the hybrid personalized recommendation system based model can effectively reduce the data sparsity and increase the accuracy of the prediction.In this work, the efficacy of collaborative filtering and web usage for recommender system is investigated and proposed. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed WUM improves the performance of the recommendations.
Cluster Based Segmentation using K-Means Algorithm
Authors:   M.Sc Student, Department of Computer Science and Technology, SRM Arts and Science College, Ms Pragathi K , Ms Jayanthi T ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Technology, SRM Arts and Science College, Ms Malathi V ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Technology, SRM Arts and Science College
Published: May 2023

In this paper we present about Data Mining and brief detail about the clustering algorithm which is used to cluster categorical data. The algorithm called K means. The K means algorithm is capable of clustering large data sets. Clustering is used to measure the difference between objects by identifying the distance between the pair of objects. These measures include the Euclidean, Minkowski and Manhattan distance. In this paper we used Euclidean distance to measure the distance between objects. Segmentation is within our overall customer database, which ones have something in common. We need to find the groups of people, understand them and make some commercial value from the different groups
Effects of climate change on the potential distribution of a dominant, widely distributed oak species, Quercus candicans, in Mexico
Authors:   Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias. Universidad de Guadalajara, Departamento de Producción Forestal, Brizuela-Torres Diego , Villavicencio-García Raymundo ,   Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias. Universidad de Guadalajara, Departamento de Producción Forestal, Ruiz-Corral José Ariel ,   Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias. Universidad de Guadalajara, Departamento de Ciencias Ambientales, Cuervo-Robayo Angela P. ,   Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO)
Published: May 2023

Mexican temperate forests are among the most biodiverse in the world. At present, they face anthropogenic pressures and climatic changes. Quercus candicans is a canopy-dominant, widely distributed species common in the moist habitats of these ecosystems. Its ecological importance, habitat vulnerability, and wide distribution make it a useful model of the vulnerability of Mexican tree forest species to climate change. We used ecological niche modeling to estimate future climatic suitability for this species and its potential range shifts under two emissions scenarios and three-time frames. We also identified areas where novel climates could arise and where predictions should be interpreted cautiously. Additionally, we analyzed how climatic suitability could change across the national protected areas system. In both emissions scenarios, areas with suitable climatic conditions were predicted to experience a net reduction of more than 40% by 2070. This corresponds to more than 100 000 km2 becoming climatically unsuitable. In the national protected areas, we forecast a contraction of approximately 30%. Climatic novelty increased considerably in the higher emissions scenario (RCP 8.5), accounting for 10% of the Mexican temperate mountains, compared to 1% on RCP 4.5. Areas of expansion of suitability not intersected by novel climates occur in areas highly affected by land-use change and other anthropogenic pressures. Effective protection of temperate forests’ tree species such as Q. candicans would need to allow migrations across altitudinal gradients, as areas of stability and expansion of climatic suitability are forecasted to occur at higher altitude sections of mountain ranges.
The Role of Erythrocyte Membrane Protein Band 4.1-Like 3 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Authors: Kim Min Kyung , Lee Jong-Uk , Lee Sun Ju , Chang Hun Soo , Park Jong-Sook , Park Choon-Sik
Published: May 2023

Novel genetic and epigenetic factors involved in the development and prognosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have been identified. We previously observed that EPB41L3 increased in the lung fibroblasts of IPF patients. Thus, we investigated the role of EPB41L3 in IPF by comparing EPB41L3 mRNA and protein expression of lung fibroblast between patients with IPF and controls. We also investigated the regulation of the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in an epithelial cell line (A549), and the fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transition (FMT) in a fibroblast cell line (MRC5), by overexpressing and silencing EPB41L3. EPB41L3 mRNA and protein levels, as measured by RT-PCR, real-time PCR, and western blot, were significantly higher in fibroblasts derived from 14 IPF patients than in those from 10 controls. The mRNA and protein expression of EPB41L3 was upregulated during transforming growth factor-β-induced EMT and FMT. Overexpression of EPB41L3 in A549 cells using lenti-EPB41L3 transfection suppressed the mRNA and protein expression of N-cadherin and COL1A1. Treatment with EPB41L3 siRNA upregulated mRNA and protein expression of N-cadherin. Overexpression of EPB41L3 in MRC5 cells using lenti-EPB41L3 transfection suppressed mRNA and protein expression of fibronectin and α-SMA. Finally, treatment with EPB41L3 siRNA upregulated mRNA and protein expression of FN1, COL1A1, and VIM. Overall, these data strongly support an inhibitory effect of EPB41L3 on the process of fibrosis and suggest therapeutic potential of EPB41L3 as an anti-fibrotic mediator.
Characterizations and Kinetic Modelling of Boride Layers on Bohler K190 Steel
Authors: Orihel Peter , Jurči Peter , Keddam Mourad
Published: May 2023

In this study, the Bohler K 190 steel was used. The steel was manufactured by the powder metallurgy (PM) process. The boronizing process was carried out in the range of 1173 to 1323 K, for 1-10 h. The samples were boronized in solid medium, called the Durborid powder mixture. For the microstructural observations, the scanning electron microscopy was utilized for determining the morphology of interfaces and measuring the layers’ thicknesses. The phase composition of boride layers was also determined with X-ray diffraction analysis. To investigate the redistribution of chemical elements redistribution during the boronizing process, the EDS mapping and EDS point analysis were used. The boride layers were constituted by FeB and Fe2B phases except for 1173 K for 1 h. The values of Vickers microhardness of Fe2B, FeB and transition zone were estimated. Finally, to assess the boron activation energies in FeB and Fe2B, the so-called integral method was applied and the results in terms of activation energies were confronted with the literature data.
Data Synthesis Technique for Categorical Pestes Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Data Using CTGAN Model
Authors: Nyambo Devotha G. , Ngulumbi Nguse , Mduma Neema , Sinde Ramadhani , Lyimo Tumaini
Published: May 2023

Data scarcity is a significant challenge in the field of Machine Learning (ML), as data collection can be expensive, time-consuming, and difficult, particularly in developing countries. This challenge is exaggerated on the need to use dataset for livestock disease predictions for early intervention and surveillance. To address this challenge, this paper presents a data synthesis method that has been used to accurately generate new data samples from few real-world data. With much data available to train the ML models, overfitting is eliminated. We present the use of Generative Adversarial Networks mainly the Conditional Tabular Generative Adversarial Network to synthesize categorical data for training machine learning models for prediction of the Pestes des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease. The results showed that training score became 0.89 and the cross-validation score was 0.87 after synthesized data was used with Random Forest algorithm. The resulting dataset can be used to support the prediction and surveillance of the Pestes des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease. The proposed method can also be applied to any domain with categorical data, and has the potential to improve the performance of machine learning models with increased data availability.
Credit Reports Classification Based on Semi-Supervised Learning Methods
Authors: Feng Ruiqi , Han Lu , Chen Muzi
Published: May 2023

Commercial banks usually classify customers according to their credit reports when making loans. In this study, we put our focus on classifying customers based on their credit reports from the People's Bank of China (PBC). Since there are no target labels of users in the credit report of the People's Bank of China, we put forward the fuzzy clustering method for the initial label, and then Construct ant colony search to optimize intelligent recognition. Finally, this study uses SVM, BP neural network, and random forest to classify users and compare their results. The research re-sults indicate that using ant colony clustering algorithm and random forest for classification is the most effective method with the PBC credit reports.
Spatiotemporal Variability of Global Atmospheric Methane Observed from Two Decades of Satellite Hyperspectral Infrared Sounders
Authors: Zhou Lihang , Warner Juying , R.Nalli Nicholas , Wei Zigang , Oh Youmi , Bruhwiler Lori , Liu Xingpin , Divakarla Murty , Pryor Ken , Kalluri Satya , Goldberg Mitch D.
Published: May 2023

Methane (CH4) is the second most significant contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for approximately 20% of the contributions from all the well-mixed greenhouse gases. Understanding the spatiotemporal distributions, and the relevant long-term trends are crucial to identifying the sources, sinks, and impacts on climate. Hyperspectral thermal infrared (TIR) sounders, including the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), the Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), and the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI), have been used to measure global CH4 concentrations since 2002. This study analyzed nearly twenty years of data from AIRS and CrIS and confirmed a significant increase in CH4 concentrations in the mid-upper troposphere (around 400 hPa) from 2003 to 2020, with a total increase of approximately 85 ppb, representing a +4.8% increase in 18 years. The rate of increase was derived using global satellite TIR measurements is consistent with in-situ measurements, indicating a steady increase starting in 2007 and became stronger in 2014. The study also compared CH4 concentrations derived from the AIRS and CrIS against ground-based measurements from NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) and found phase shifts in the seasonal cycles in the middle to high latitudes in the northern hemisphere, which is attributed to the influence of stratospheric CH4 that varies at different latitudes. These findings provide insights into the global budget of atmospheric composition and the understanding of satellite measurement sensitivity of CH4.
Unlocking the Power of Music: A Novel Approach to Language Teaching and Learning
Authors: Eslit Edgar R.
Published: May 2023

Teaching and learning a new language is a complex process that requires more than just memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules. Immersing oneself in the target language's culture and history is essential for achieving fluency and accuracy. In recent years, researchers have explored the potential of music as a tool for language learning. This paper discusses the benefits of using music in language learning, including improved listening comprehension, pronunciation and fluency, and cultural understanding. The theoretical framework of sociocultural theory, cognitive load theory, and task-based language learning is presented to support the use of music in language learning. This paper also provides practical recommendations for learners to incorporate music into their language learning routine, as well as resources for finding music in the target language, such as online music platforms and language learning apps. The article concludes by encouraging language learners to incorporate music into their language learning routine and providing resources for finding music in the target language, such as online music platforms and language learning apps. Overall, this paper demonstrates that music can be a powerful and enjoyable tool for enhancing language learning outcomes.
Effects of Short and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids on Production, Meat Quality and Gut Hygiene of Broiler Chickens – A Review
Authors: Szabó Rubina Tünde , Kovács-Weber Mária , Zimborán Ágnes , Kovács Levente , Erdélyi Márta
Published: May 2023

The non-therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry production contribute to the spread of drug-resistant pathogens in both birds and humans. Antibiotics are known to enhance feed effi-ciency and promote growth and weight gain of poultry. New regulatory requirements and con-sumer preferences have led to a reduced use of antibiotics in poultry production and discover natural alternatives to the antibiotic growth promoters. This interest is not just focused on the di-rect removal or inhibition of the causative microorganisms but also the prevention diseases caused by enteric pathogens using a range of feed additives. A group of promising feed additives is short- and medium-chain fatty acids and their derivatives. MCFAs possess antibacterial, anticoccidial and antiviral effects. Also, it has been proven that these acids act synergistically if they are used together with organic acids, essential oils, or probiotics. These fatty acids also benefit intestinal health integrity and homeostasis in broilers. Other effects have also been documented, including increases in intestinal angiogenesis and gene expression of tight junctions. The aim of this review is to give an overview of SCFA, MCFA as alternatives of antibiotic growth promoters and by sum-marizing the current finding in the literature, to show their possible benefits on production, meat quality and gut health in poultry.
Graph Neural Network Based Efficient Subgraph Embedding 2 Method for Link Prediction in Mobile Edge Computing
Authors: Deng XiaoLong , Sun JuFeng , Lu JunWen
Published: May 2023

Link prediction is to complete the missing links in the network or to predict the generation of new links according to the current network structure information, which is very important for mining and analyzing the evolution of the network such for construction and analysis of logical architecture in 6G network. Link prediction algorithms based on node similarity need predefined similarity functions, which is highly hypothetical and only applies to specific network structures without generality. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a link prediction algorithm based on the subgraph of the target node pair. In order to automatically learn the graph structure characteristics, the algorithm firstly extracts the h-hop subgraph of the target node pair, and then predicts whether the target node pair will be linked according to the subgraph. Experiments on seven real data sets show that the link prediction algorithm based on target node pair subgraph is suitable for various network structures and superior to other link prediction algorithms.
Multidisciplinary Study of the Painting “Hiroshima I” (1958) by Werner Tübke (1929–2004)
Authors: Smolianskaia Aleksandra Alekseevna , Andreev Ivan Ivanovich , Sirro Sergey Vladimirovich , Aseev Vladimir Anatolievich , Tereschenko Elena , Smolyanskaya Olga
Published: May 2023

This article presents the results of technical and technological studies of the oil painting by the artist of German origin Werner Tübke “Hiroshima I" (1958). The creative heritage of the author has been little studied and represents scattered data on the technology of painting and artistic techniques. The aim of the work was to determine the artistic materials and painting technolo-gy described in his diaries, using the example of his only painting in Russia – “Hiroshima I". For this purpose, an integrated approach was used using non–invasive control methods - photo in the light of visible luminescence, infrared reflectography (IRR), radiography, portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), as well as infrared-Fourier spectroscopy (FT-IR) and polarizing microsco-py using microprobes. As a result, the pigment composition of the painting layers was deter-mined, the painting technology was refined, and a previously unknown hidden portrait of Werner Tübke's father was revealed.
Calculating and Mapping Naturalness of Peri-Urban Forest Greenways: Gis vs Fieldwork
Authors: Àvila Callau Aitor , Pérez-Albert Yolanda , Vías Martínez Jesús
Published: May 2023

Peri-urban forests often have extensive networks of greenways that allow for outdoor recreation. However, information associated with these greenways often does not include their degree of naturalness, which is usually reduced to descriptions of flora and fauna and often overlook the factors that reduce naturalness. Therefore, in some cases, the naturalness of these greenways is not as high as expected. Having a quantification of their naturalness would be useful, especially for hikers interested in appreciating and enjoying nature. Additionally, this information would help outdoor recreation managers to design trails or decide which ones to promote as "greenways". The objectives of this study are (1) to design a method to calculate and map the naturalness of greenways using two approaches, one based on perceptual fieldwork and the other on Geographic Information Systems (GIS); (2) to apply the designed method to a specific greenway; and (3) to compare both methodological approaches. The results show that, for the greenway studied, the naturalness scores obtained are low in all three types of analyses used. Around 70% of the greenway sections in the GIS visibility analysis and 80% in the GIS proximity analysis have a low naturalness index, while this value is reduced to 40% with the fieldwork analysis. Although the results of the GIS approach (proximity and visibility) generate naturalness indices and spatial patterns that are very similar, they differ significantly from those derived from the fieldwork analysis. The discussion of the results suggests that the three methodologies used are valid for analysing the degree of naturalness of the trails, but if used together, it would be possible to add flexibility to the type of variables incorporated in the analysis.
The Efficient Way to Design Cooling Sections for Heat Treatment of Long Steel Products
Authors: Kotrbacek Petr , Chabicovsky Martin , Resl Ondrej , Kominek Jan , Luks Tomas
Published: May 2023

To achieve the required mechanical properties in the heat treatment of steel, it is necessary to have an adequate cooling rate and to achieve the desired final temperature of the product. This should be achieved with one cooling unit for different product sizes. In order to provide high variability of the cooling system, different types of nozzles are used in modern cooling systems. Designers often use simplified, inaccurate correlations to predict the heat transfer coefficient, resulting in oversizing of the designed cooling or failure to provide the required cooling regime. This typically results in longer commissioning times and higher manufacturing costs of the new cooling system. Accurate information about the required cooling regime and the heat transfer coefficient of the designed cooling is critical. This paper presents a design approach based on laboratory measurements. Firstly, the way to find or validate the required cooling regime is presented. The paper then focuses on nozzle selection and presents laboratory measurements that provide accurate heat transfer coefficients as a function of position and surface temperature for different cooling configurations. Numerical simulations using the measured heat transfer coefficients allow the optimum design to be found for different product sizes.
Development of a Control Strategy in an Isokinetic Device for Physical Rehabilitation
Authors: Penaloza-Gonzalez Jorge Andres , Gonzalez-Mejia Sergey , Garcia-Melo Jose Isidro
Published: May 2023

Physical rehabilitation aims to help people recover their mobility and strength after an
injury or illness. One way to evaluate progress in rehabilitation is through isokinetic prototype
tests that describe the dynamic characteristics of an isokinetic leg extension device for
rehabilitation and control action. These tests use an isokinetic system to assess muscle strength
and performance in a patient during isometric or isokinetic contraction. An experimental
prototype allows the performance of the device to be evaluated in a controlled environment prior
to use by the patient. In order to achieve physical recovery from musculoskeletal injuries in the
lower limbs and achieve the reintegration of the affected subject into society as an independent
and autonomous individual in their daily activities, a control model is presented that introduces a
medical isokinetic rehabilitation protocol, where the element that allows carrying out such
protocol consists of a magnetic particle brake whose control action is strongly influenced by the
dynamics of the system when in contact with the end user, specifically the patient's legs in the
stretch from the knee to the ankle. The results of these tests are valuable for health professionals
seeking to measure their patient’s progress during the rehabilitation process and determine when
it is safe and appropriate to advance in their treatment.
Detecting and Evaluating Displacement of Paving Blocks Adjacent to Deep Excavation Sites Using Terrestrial Photogrammetry
Authors: Kim Taesik , Choi Ho , Jung Jinman , Min Hong , Jung Young-Hoon
Published: May 2023

In urban areas, deep excavation-induced ground deformation may damage adjacent existing structures and is conventionally evaluated by levelling at installed settlement points. However, a small number of measurements cannot represent the total change in ground deformation adjacent to excavation sites. Furthermore, significant local subsidence may occur in places where settlement points have not been installed and only noticed after an accident. For deep excavation sites located in urban areas, paved pedestrian sidewalks are often located adjacent to sites, and construction activity can cause these paving blocks to displace. This study introduces a method to detect paving block displacement adjacent to deep excavation sites using terrestrial photogrammetry. A digital camera creating point cloud data (PCD) and an acquisition method satisfying the frontal and side overlap requirements were demonstrated. To investigate the displacement detection and measurement capabilities by PCD analysis, an experimental program was conducted, including a PCD comparison containing the uplift, settlement, and horizontal paving block displacement and reference data. The cloud-to-cloud distance computation algorithm was adopted for PCD comparison. Paving block displacement was detected for displacements of 5, 7.5, and 10 mm in the uplift, settlement, and horizontal directions; however, the horizontal displacements were less clear. PCD analysis enabled satisfactory measurements between 0.024 and 0.881 mm for the vertical-displacement cases, but a significant error was observed for the horizontal-displacement cases owing to the cloud-comparison algorithm. The measurement blind spot of limited settlement points was overcome by the proposed method that detected and measured paving block displacement adjacent to excavation sites.
Conglomerate Business Model:The Case of IJM Corporation Berhad
Authors: Kok Seng Loong , Siripipatthanakul Supaprawat
Published: May 2023

Since the early 21st century, the globalization trend and technological innovations have changed the ways and speed of market growth. Rapid market expansion and the pressure for firms to achieve sustainable business growth via mergers and acquisitions have become the norms for acquiring the necessary competencies, expanding market shares and business integrations. This study explains the factors that correlate to the IJM's financial performance based on the market dynamics in recent years. This case study is a qualitative approach employing systematic review and content analysis. As a result, firms begin to diversify or venture into the business segments that might be related to or complement their core businesses, intentionally or unintentionally, which eventually evolved into the conglomerate form. This case study provides a financial performance analysis of IJM Corporation Berhad's success and challenges from its conglomerate business model. The fact that a well-diversified firm will have better risk management in the event of an economic downturn is also a primary driver for firms to embark on a corporate diversification strategy. This case study reveals IJM's conglomerate model has been successful during its rapid business growth; however, it has shown signs of diminishing in recent years.
Spin, Magnetic Moment, Structure, Shape and Sizes of an Electron, Muon, and Proton
Authors: Abdukadyrov Askar
Published: May 2023

In particle physics, spin is an intrinsic form of angular momentum carried by the elementary particles. It is believed that spin is a solely quantum-mechanical phenomenon, which does not have a counterpart in classical mechanics. We have derived the simplest equations of spin and magnetic moment of a charged elementary particle. These formulas enable us to understand the physical nature of the spin and the structure of elementary particles. It is shown that the electron and muon are in the shape of a thin ring with a circular cross section (torus), and the proton is in the form of a ring with a non-circular cross section (toroid). The connection between the photon’s spin of and the propagation of electromagnetic waves is considered.
On a System of Hadamard Fractional Differential Equations With Nonlocal Boundary Conditions on an Unbounded Domain
Authors: Luca Rodica , Tudorache Alexandru
Published: May 2023

We study the existence of positive solutions for a system of Hadamard fractional differential equations on an infinite interval with nonnegative nonlinearities, subject to coupled nonlocal boundary conditions which contain Hadamard fractional derivatives and Riemann-Stieltjes integrals. In the proof of the main results, we use the Guo-Krasnosel'skii fixed point theorem and the Leggett-Williams fixed point theorem.
Could Pulmonary Inflammation of COVID-19 ARDS Patients Worsen Due to an Excessive Repetition of Follow up Radiological Studies?
Authors: Macias-Verde David , Burgos-Burgos Javier , Lara Pedro C. , Calabrese Edward
Published: May 2023

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of 2006 report was the first document released by an
abandoned the classical paradigm that ionizing suppressive, considering the idea that at low doses enhances the appearance of antiinflammatory biomarkers [UNSCEAR 2006]. It considers energetic
an immune modulation agent due to the multitude the innate immune system, depending on various
age, health status, co-morbidities, genetic background, co-stressors [Lumniczky et al.].
Natural background radiation is the most hazardous public health, followed by medical imaging as a close
Naturally occurring radionuclides attach to particulate ionizing radiation after inhalation and deposition in the in this article that exposure to particle radioactivity of inflammation. With that purpose, we have done an on common anti-inflammatory biomarkers between cases on COVID-19 elderly patients, and those found low-intensity natural ionizing radiation in locations with hypothesize that radioactivity increases biomarkers of strategy involved the use of databases from PubMed, (e.g., dose response, hormesis, J-shaped, NLRP3 LNT model, etc.).
Extrapolating these effects to artificial ionizing radiation drawn conclusions on the over use of X-ray computed images in elderly ICU admitted patients with pulmonary oxygen species (ROS) generation by this action seems inflammation of leucine-rich protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, waking up an over cytokine production.
The Influence of the Timing of Haymaking on the Yield and Quality of Alfalfa Feed (Medicago sativa L.) in the Conditions of the Kazakhstan Aral Sea Region
Authors: Koptileuov Bolat , Tokhetova Laura , Baizhanova Bibigul , Bekzhanov Serik , Nurgaliyev Nurali , Demesinova Ainur
Published: May 2023

In the context of market relations in agriculture in the Kyzylorda region, in order to meet the needs of animal husbandry in complete feed, it is necessary to create a solid forage base. The successful solution to the tasks of increasing the number of livestock and increasing the productivity of animal husbandry in the ecological conditions of the Aral Sea region largely depends on the timely procurement of feed and the transfer of feed production to an industrial basis. It is possible to increase the production of high-quality feeds through the introduction of high-yielding varieties, the use of new resource-saving cultivation and harvesting technologies, the optimal organization of cultivation production processes, and increasing the efficiency of the use of technical means. Of all the harvested types of feeds, alfalfa has the best effect on increasing milks yield and meat gains. The green mass of alfalfa is well-eaten by all farm animals. For example, when feeding cattle, its utilization rate is 92.6%. In terms of protein richness, alfalfa hay surpasses many other feeds, so 100 kg of alfalfa hay contains 11.6 kg of digestible protein, 1.77 kg of calcium, 0.22 kg of phosphorus, and 4.5 g of carotene. In addition, in the conditions of rice crop rotation, according to its biological characteristics, alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is considered indispensable in agrotechnical and reclamation relations, especially in saline soils. The economic value of alfalfa lies in its wide ecological plasticity, the ability to grow back quickly after mowing, and high productivity.