bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of the School Food Environment on Dietary Choices and Body Mass Index Among Adolescents: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Suakoko District, Bong County, Liberia
Authors: Kezelee Washington , George Jae , Mulbah Musu M. , Bendoe Felecia N. , Yelegon Zomie N. , Kwiyarhe Decontee T. B. , Lormie Jimmy , Kollie Gertrude T. , Gweemei Joseph , Solon Emmanuel
Published: November 2024

Adolescence is a critical period for developing lifelong dietary habits, and the school food environment plays a significant role in shaping these behaviors. With increasing rates of obesity and malnutrition among adolescents, understanding the influence of the school food environment is crucial, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where traditional diets are transitioning towards more processed, calorie-dense foods. This study aimed to assess the impact of the school food environment on dietary choices and body mass index (BMI) among adolescents in Suakoko District, Bong County, Liberia. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 275 students from 23 randomly selected public and private secondary schools. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, direct observations of the school food environment, and anthropometric measurements. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests, was conducted to explore the relationships between school food environment, dietary choices, physical activity, and BMI. The results revealed that 64% of the students did not frequently choose fruits and vegetables, with food choices primarily influenced by availability and taste. A significant relationship was found between physical activity and nutritional status (p = 0.017), with regular physical activity being linked to a healthier BMI. However, no significant associations were found between school promotion of healthy eating, nutrition education, or the presence of school gardens, and students’ BMI. In conclusion, although schools play a vital role in shaping dietary habits, this study emphasizes the need for more effective interventions to improve access to nutritious foods and promote physical activity. Addressing the gaps in school infrastructure and enhancing nutrition education could contribute to better health outcomes for adolescents in Liberia.
Decoding Ethnic (Multi-National) Federalism: Its Influence on Conflict Dynamics and Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia
Authors: Birhan Aemro Tenaw , Christopher Nsoh
Published: November 2024

Since its introduction in Ethiopia, the benefits of ethnic federalism in addressing diversity, reducing tensions, and promoting sustainable peace have been debated. On the one hand, ethnic federalism recognizes the authority and right of ethnic groups and identities to self-governance. On the other hand, the country’s federalism has given some ethnic groups a greater advantage over others, even though they have long coexisted in the area and consider themselves owners of the ethnic homeland. The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of ethnic federalism on conflict dynamics and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. Centripetalism theory was employed to examine the impact of ethnic federalism on conflict dynamics and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. A qualitative research approach with a descriptive case study was applied, and interview and document analysis were used to collect data. A purposive and convenience sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The collected data was analyzed thematically. Even though the study’s finding shows mixed results, a significant majority of participants indicated that ethnic federalism has contributed to conflict and affected sustainable peace by exacerbating ethnic divisions, ethnic extremism, competitions among groups, and conflictual inter-regional relations, making some second-class citizens in a territory they consider their homeland. Hybrid federalism (a combination of both ethnic and civic elements) with emphasis on the people’s agreement is recommended as Ethiopia’s best government system.
An inquiry into the Enablers of ‘Human Response Capacity’ in Individuals and Communities during instances of Mental Distress in India
Authors:   , Zachariah Bobby
Published: November 2024

Mental health challenges affect a significant number of people globally. Technical solutions promote cure and healing. Parallelly, inclusion of the affected individuals and neighbourhoods in the solution is critical for addressing mental health stigma, utilising community competencies, building ownership and promoting sustainable solutions. Human capacity for response theory and the SALT (Support / Appreciate / Listen / Team) approach offers a framework to understand and utilise the inherent strengths of people. Volunteers are a useful resource, who offer their time and skills to address challenges. This research attempts to understand the coping mechanisms of communities facing mental health challenges, the use of the SALT approach by organisations to promote coping in communities, and implications of the SALT approach for volunteers. Case study method and thematic analysis was used to study three cases of 1) communities affected by drug use in Aizawl 2) suicides in Pune and 3) floods in Kochi, in India. The study reveals a nuanced response of stigma, ownership, connections for healing, and the role of spirituality by affected people; role of SALT in promoting acknowledgement, human connectedness, healing, and motivation to support others in similar distress; and the need to understand the motivation of volunteers and invest in their training and self-care, for sustained volunteering. This study illuminates the potential of communities to be a part of the solution, need for listening and community building - alongside technical support - by organisations, and importance of investing in capacity building of volunteers.
Examination of Marriage, Power, and Female Liberation in Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber
Authors: Mansour Ashraf Waleed
Published: November 2024

This article offers a critical reading of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber, highlighting her portrayal of marriage in patriarchal societies as an institution rooted in control and submission. Carter illustrates that women under this oppressive institution are reduced to possessions manipulated by men. The mother who defies the stereotype of the passive woman presents a vision of liberation led by women themselves. This study explores the way Carter uses strong female figures to deconstruct and challenge the traditional narratives and aligns with feminist perspectives that advocate for women’s autonomy, resilience, and self-realization.
Effect of Viscosity in the Medium for Sperm Cryopreservation of Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos)
Authors: Herrera-Barragán José A. , Landa-García Sofia S. , Sill Fernando Gual , Pérez –Rivero Juan J.
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: The development of assisted reproduction techniques for birds is useful for ex situ conservation but is limited. For the golden eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos ), only artificial insemination procedures using extenders developed over 50 years ago have been described.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the viscosity of the cryopreservation medium on the acrosomal reaction ability of A. chrysaetos sperm. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Viscosity was determined in 45 ejaculates. A design using the Lake medium, 6% dimethylacetamide (DMA), and Ficoll
(10%, 35%, and 45%) was developed to create conditions of viscosity that was lower, similar, and higher than those determined in fresh semen. RESULTS: The viscosity of fresh semen was 3.2320 mPa/s. In aliquots of the Lake medium supplemented with 6% DMA and 10%, 35%, and 45% Ficoll,
the viscosities were 2.1698 mPa/s, 3.5393 mPa/s, and 6.1123 mPa/s, respectively. Post-thaw, in the aliquot with 10% Ficoll, 74% of sperm were alive, with 28% mobility, and 21% exhibited an acrosomal reaction with percentages that were significantly lower (P<0.05) than those observed in
sperm frozen with 30% and 45% Ficoll. CONCLUSION: Viscosity has a positive influence on the viability of cryopreserved semen.
The 59th Annual Meeting of the Society for Low Temperature Biology, 20-22 September 2023, Vigo, Spain
Authors: Gander Amir , Rivera Carolina Ramos , Fuller Barry , Davidson Brian
Published: November 2024

Involving patients and their tissues in the research pathway is crucial for future heath innovations. There are many challenges including sustainability, logistical organisation whilst maintaining robust ethical oversight. For over a decade, TAPb has developed to become a research infrastructure
to facilitate patient-centric studies across the research pipeline (from bench science, translation to human tissue and the sample component of interventional clinical trials). The TAPb platform groups researchers across academic, commercial and clinical trial sectors, and clinical services.
This spreads the costs of the core team, and introduces capacity to provide specialised research services in an incremental way. TAPb is a not-for-profit, full cost recovery model that has been implemented across 7 patient clinical services within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
It supports an office of 6 fulltime staff, complemented by a number (currently about 7) part-time staff, to reflect the fluctuations in research demand. The researcher journey starts with TAPb linking NHS standard of care and research requirements to aid study design and feasibility. TAPb
then provides suitable ethics and project management to develop timescales and delivery methodologies according to evolving research requirements, throughout the delivery phase. Samples and link-anonymised clinical data, and disease interpretation is provided to place samples in the correct
research context. This presentation will provide an overview of the important steps which TAPb office have learnt which can make the infrastructure sustainable. Some examples of the significant research impact will be given as an illustration.
Формування та реалізація комплексної міжнародної маркетингової стратегії: від аналітики до комунікацій
Authors: Євтушок О. В. , Бахчиванжи Л. А. , Донець Л. Я.
Published: November 2024

Розширення та поглиблення міжнародних зв'язків, встановлення комерційних і ділових відносин, вихід на міжнародний ринок при одночасній активізації внутрішніх можливостей ринку – є обов’язковими умовами для того, щоб Україна посіла власне, гідне місце у світовому бізнес-співтоваристві. Вихід на зовнішній ринок – є об’єктивною необхідністю ефективної діяльності більшості вітчизняних компаній. Успішна діяльність компаній на зарубіжних ринках можлива тільки з використанням прийомів і методів міжнародної маркетингової діяльності. Таким чином проблема формування стратегії виходу компанії на зовнішній ринок є актуальним питанням і потребує детального аналізу. Метою статті є поглиблення теоретичних засад формування стратегій міжнародного маркетингу, а також розроблення рекомендацій щодо алгоритму формування маркетингових стратегій компаній при виході на міжнародний ринок. Для досягнення поставленої мети використано методи наукових абстракцій, аналізу та синтезу, діалектичний метод, метод порівняння та узагальнення. Встановлено, що за сучасних умов швидкі зміни зовнішнього середовища, внутрішні трансформаційні процеси спонукають менеджерів компаній шукати нестандартні управлінські рішення, використовувати нові бізнес-моделі, які у свою чергу, є фундаментом для формування нових трендів сучасного маркетингового стратегування. Сьогодні ми можемо говорити про тенденцію активізації зовнішньоекономічних зв’язків, зокрема, українських компаній. Як наслідок, зростає їх інтерес до участі в економічній, виробничій і науково-технічній співпраці з партнерами зарубіжних країн. Серед головних переваг, які відкриваються перед вітчизняними підприємствами при виході на міжнародні ринки: набуття унікального досвіду роботи, можливість продовження життєвого циклу товарів, підвищення престижу компанії, прагнення наблизитися до споживача, виникнення сприятливих умов для проникнення на нові міжнародні ринки. Для того, щоб обрати ефективну стратегію та врахувати всі фактори зовнішнього та внутрішнього середовища, варто розробити алгоритм формування стратегії компанії при виході на зовнішній ринок. Алгоритм формування стратегії маркетингу при виході компанії на міжнародний ринок передбачає вирішення чималого переліку завдань, серед яких варто виділити вивчення міжнародного маркетингового середовища, оцінку доцільності виходу на певний цільовий міжнародний ринок, вибір та аналіз цільового ринку, альтернативні варіанти міжнародних маркетингових стратегій, розробку та реалізацію програми міжнародного маркетингу.
Od homeostázy k zlomu: akcie človeka v dospelosti s vodou ako tekutým živlom
Authors:   Katedra umenia a kultúry – oddelenie výtvarnej výchovy, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Pedagogická fakulta, Ševčovič Martin , Kováčová Barbora ,   Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Magová Martina ,   Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to present water, its properties and its characteristic connection with human life. Subsequently, the authors present the possibilities of contact with water as an element with an overlap into action art in the framework of a pedagogical experiment.
Farba – zlom: akčné umenie cez fotografiu
Authors:   Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Homolová Monika
Published: November 2024

The paper focuses on the analysis of color in the context of breakthrough moments in photography in order to understand the subjective perspectives of the participants and their perception of these events. The examined sample included four participants who were engaged in amateur documentary, landscape and portrait photography in the Central Slovak region. The analysis of the photographic material focused on the identification of key elements and the context of the environment in breakthrough situations, paying particular attention to the use of color to express emotional and symbolic aspects. The results of the survey show new possibilities of applying color in action art, which contribute to a deeper understanding and interpretation of breakthrough events in an individual's life.
Experimentovanie s výtvarnou interpretáciou – interpretácia portrétov do textilnej plastiky
Authors:   Katedra výtvarnej výchovy, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Biarincová Patricia
Published: November 2024

In this article, we will focus on artistic experience and artistic interpretation in the context of the application of spatial media within activities aimed at supporting people by using action art and action approaches in connection with a turning point in life. In the text, we focus on artistic interpretation, we describe the possibilities of experimentation within the interpretation from surface medium/painting to spatial medium/soft sculpture.
Zlom v životnom príbehu človeka
Authors:   Katedra špeciálnej pedagogiky, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku, Pedagogická fakulta, Kováčová Barbora
Published: November 2024

The paper presents theoretical-research background for the possible creation of a life story of a person in the senior age. The paper presents a possible structure of a life story and also different alternatives of collecting information for its creation. The paper itself is complemented by authentic accounts of participants for whom a life story depicting breakthrough events was created as part of the data collection. Each life story recorded as part of the pedagogical-artistic experiment can be addressed in terms of external and internal breakthrough, which also corresponds to the attributes of breakthrough in the action itself within action art.
Muscle Tissue Response to Vipera berus berus and Vipera berus nikolskii Venoms: A Study on Matrix Metalloproteinases and Cytokine Modulation
Authors: Synelnyk Tatyana , Sogujko Yuriy , Maievskyi Kostiantyn , Shchypanskyi Serhii , Taranushych Maryna , Vovk Tetiana , Halenova Tetiana , Raksha Nataliia , Savchuk Olexiy
Published: November 2024

Vipera berus, also known as the common adder, is a snake species widely distributed in Europe and parts of Asia. Its venom is a mix of enzymatic and non-enzymatic components causing both local and systemic effects including edema, hemorrhage, myonecrosis, gastrointestinal disorders, and rarely – rhabdomyolysis, coagulopathy and hypovolemic shock. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and cytokines, being inflammatory mediators, participate both in the development of these reactions and in tissue regeneration after acute damage. The current study was aimed at analyzing the concentrations of important mediators of tissue damage, inflammation and regeneration, namely, MMP-1, -2, -3, -8, -10, TIMP-1 (a tissue inhibitor of MMPs), and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, in rat muscle after intraperitoneal injection of venoms from two subspecies of adders – V. berus berus and V. berus nikolskii — to clarify their role in the local response of skeletal muscle to the studied venoms. Changes in muscle tissue were revealed, namely, significant increase in almost all MMPs including MMP-2, as well as TIMP-1, IFN-γ and anti-inflammatory IL-4 and IL-10 content. Moreover, a tendency for some pro-inflammatory cytokines levels to decline 24 h after venom administration was observed, which may be a sign of inflammation suppression and the beginning of reparative processes associated with extracellular matrix remodeling and formation of an optimal environment for muscle regeneration. However, to establish the exact mechanisms of the changes we found, further studies are needed. The ability of V. berus nikolskii venom to induce more pronounced changes was also shown. Our results may be useful for the development of differentiated and more effective treatment strategies for the consequences of bites by these snakes, which include myonecrosis
A Review of Hybrid Search Architectures: Integrating Keyword and Semantic Search to Optimize Query Relevance
Authors:   Senior Solutions Architect, Data Science Dojo  Bellevue, WA, Akheel Syed Arham
Published: November 2024

Abstract—The advent of semantic search alongside the tra- ditional robustness of keyword search systems has established an intriguing dichotomy within the landscape of information retrieval. While keyword-based methods excel in terms of speci- ficity, semantic models offer contextual richness and intent aware- ness. However, each paradigm faces challenges in harnessing the strengths of the other. This paper investigates a hybrid search model that integrates both keyword and semantic search techniques, aiming to optimize relevance, interpretability, and user experience in complex information-seeking scenarios. We present an innovative hybrid architecture, conduct a comprehen- sive evaluation of its performance, and discuss its implications for information retrieval in specialized domains such as healthcare and education. Index Terms—Hybrid Search, Keyword Search, Semantic Search, Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Search Architectures
Critical Role of Solenoid Valves in Modern Engine Design
Authors: Rasu Sakthivel
Published: November 2024

Solenoid valves, which serve as actuators, are vital in engine design because they can precisely control fluid and gas flow within the engine systems. This allows fuel injection, emission controls, and better performance in modern engines. This paper explores the role that a solenoid valve has been playing in engine designs and underlines its importance for fuel efficiency, emission reduction, and reliability of the engine's performance. Keywords—Solenoid valves, Actuators, Engine control, Fuel injection, Emission control, Engine performance, Valve timing, Fluid flow regulation, Engine Braking, Piston cooling Nozzle valve, CAM phaser Control.
The Properties of Bricks Made from Recycled HDPE
Authors: Navghare Shital , Rathod Gopal , Juware Mandar
Published: November 2024

Plastic waste, particularly high-density polyethylene (HDPE), poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature. Recycling HDPE into building materials, such as bricks, offers a sustainable solution to mitigate these impacts. This study investigates the properties of bricks made from recycled HDPE, focusing on their compressive strength, water absorption, and durability. The results indicate that HDPE bricks exhibit superior mechanical properties, including higher compressive strength and lower water absorption compared to traditional clay bricks. These bricks are lightweight, cost-effective, and demonstrate excellent durability, making them a viable alternative for sustainable construction. The research highlights the potential of recycled HDPE bricks in reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental sustainability. The intensifying generation of plastic waste presents a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Plastic waste, due to its non-biodegradable nature, contributes to land and water pollution, requiring the exploration of sustainable waste management solutions. Recycling plastic waste into building materials, such as bricks, offers a potential solution to mitigate environmental impacts. This research aimed to investigate the integration of plastic waste into building materials through a comprehensive study using experimental testing, software analysis, and structural design. The ETAB analysis demonstrated that the HDPE model exhibited lower bending moments and axial loads compared to the concrete model, suggesting superior mechanical properties and load-carrying capacity. This research contributes to the understanding of the behaviour and performance of plastic bricks in structural applications, enabling the development of sustainable and efficient building designs that incorporate plastic waste materials. Key Words: Plastic Waste, Environmental Challenge, Non-Biodegradable, Sustainable Solutions, Experimental Study, Plastic Bricks, Alternative Building Materials, Methodology, Comparable Strength, Plastic Waste Crisis.
Exploring Business Morals in the Cutting-Edge Corporate World
Authors: P LOGESHWARAN , A.R ROLFUS
Published: November 2024

In the modern corporate world, business ethics has become a critical factor influencing the sustainability and success of organizations. With the rise of globalization, technological advancements, and increasing demands for corporate accountability, companies face complex ethical challenges that require strategic navigation. This article explores the growing importance of business ethics, focusing on key challenges such as globalization, data privacy, diversity, and profit pressures. It further outlines the role of leadership, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and transparency in maintaining ethical standards. Through case studies and real-world examples, the article provides a framework for how businesses can navigate ethical dilemmas, balance profitability with social responsibility, and foster long-term trust with stakeholders. Keywords : Corporate Ethics, Sustainability, Social Responsibility, Transparency, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Governance, Ethical Leadership, Fair Trade, Diversity and Inclusion, Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Consumer Protection, Environmental Stewardship, Profit vs. Purpose, Whistle blower Protections, Corporate Accountability, Supply Chain Ethics, Workplace Culture, Innovation Ethics, Regulatory Compliance
Confidence interval estimation for reliability of a two parameter Weibull distribution under complete and censored samples
Authors:   Department of Statistics.  Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science, Sangli, Maharashtra- 416416, India, Powar S. K.
Published: November 2024

Estimating the reliability function of the two parameter Weibull distribution is a critical task in various fields, providing essential insights into product longevity and optimizing maintenance strategies. Due to its adaptable parameters namely scale parameter α and shape parameter β, the Weibull distribution models diverse failure behaviours, from early-life defects to wear-out periods. By evaluating reliability at key time phases namely early life (t < 0.1α), useful life (0.1α ≤ t ≤ α), and end-of-life (t > α), this estimation process supports quality control, operational forecasting, and end-of-life planning. Such reliability assessments help minimize operational disruptions, improve cost management, and support strategic planning across industries where dependability and lifecycle management are essential, such as in manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors. Although it holds practical significance, the estimation of confidence interval (CI) for the reliability function of two parameter Weibull distribution has been relatively underexplored in the literature. This paper presents a new approach for constructing CI for the reliability function of the Weibull distribution using the generalized variable (GV) technique, applicable to both complete samples and type II singly right-censored samples. The empirical evaluation of this method indicates that it provides coverage probabilities that are closely aligned with the nominal level, even when dealing with small uncensored samples (as small as 5) and censored samples where the proportion of censored observations can reach 70%. In comparison, traditional methods for the Weibull distribution tend to yield less reliable or widely varied coverage probabilities for complete samples. The findings are demonstrated through practical examples. Keywords: Reliability, Confidence interval, Generalized Variable approach, Censoring.
Impact of Inflation Stock Market Returns
Authors: H Shravan Shenoy , Desai Manjunath , Kamath Karthik R
Published: November 2024

This research paper examines the impact of inflation on stock market returns, focusing on the Indian stock market. Utilizing a comprehensive methodological approach, we analyse the relationship between inflation and stock market performance through various quantitative techniques including trend analysis, regression analysis, histograms, growth percentage models, and descriptive statistics. The trend analysis reveals patterns and shifts in stock market returns in response to changing inflation rates. Regression analysis is employed to quantify the strength and nature of the relationship between inflation and stock market returns, providing insights into the degree to which inflationary pressures affect market performance. The findings of this study indicate a multifaceted relationship between inflation and stock market returns. While high inflation periods generally correlate with increased market volatility and lower returns, the impact varies across different sectors and economic conditions. Our analysis also includes the significance of monetary and fiscal policies in moderating the effects of inflation on the stock market. This research contributes valuable insights for investors, policymakers, and financial analysts, by having a detailed analysis of Inflation-Stock market study. The study's results can inform investment strategies and policy decisions aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of inflation on stock market performance and enhancing market resilience. The purpose of the study is to investigate he correlation, understand the investor behaviour and recommend the insights from the study.
Analysis of Monetary Policy and its Effect on Indian Economy
Authors: Deepu M , Khan Mohammed Sufiyan
Published: November 2024

Financial strategy matters for development both in the short-run and long-run. This study centres around the assessment of financial strategy and its effect on Indian economy. By means of observing the degree of cash supply, the national bank endeavours to safeguard cost strength. The review is finished utilizing different markers and factors like Total national output as reliant variable and repo rate, invert repo rate, joblessness, Unfamiliar direct venture and expansion as free factor. Utilizing these factors, it was figured out that the economy of a country is absolutely reliant upon these variables. The boundary of ascertaining Gross domestic product was unique. The target of the exploration is to know viability of financial approach in India and to examine the effect of chosen money related instruments on Indian Economy.
IDENTIFEYE: Sketch-Based Facial Analysis in Forensics
Authors: Mote Prof. Aparna V , Punwatkar Prof. Rakhi
Published: November 2024

Traditional forensic methods, like hand-drawn sketches, often fall short in quickly identifying suspects, making the process both slow and resource-intensive. This paper introduces an innovative application designed to streamline this task. Through a simple drag-and-drop interface, users can upload sketches and match them with entries in police databases, significantly boosting the speed and accuracy of suspect recognition. By integrating deep learning and cloud technology, this tool builds on existing algorithms to deliver higher precision and ease of use. Earlier methods have had trouble aligning sketches with photographs, especially when orientations differ. Our application overcomes these issues, merging the art of sketching with modern technology to enhance forensic work. Testing reveals promising accuracy, though ongoing improvements are needed to fully meet the demands of law enforcement. This research aims to offer a real-world solution, tackling past limitations and making suspect identification faster and more efficient for investigators. Keywords: Forensic identification, Suspect sketching, Deep learning, Recognition software, Law enforcement tools, Cloud technology.
Splits Revolutionizing Access to Affordable Streaming Subscriptions
Authors: OLA UMESH , ARVIND ARVIND , SHARMA PRINCE , LARHGOTRA ANAMIKA
Published: November 2024

Charges of subscriptions in the growing competition of online entertainment are sometimes very much impacting the customer’s pocket. To overcome this challenge, there is Splits that provides an opportunity to subscribe for numerous streaming services with better conditions than individual companies; streaming services include Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, SonyLiv, YouTube Premium, Spotify, etc. In this paper, the role and efficiency of Splits in letting the users subscribe to group plans and allowing all of them to access important content while still decreasing the cost dramatically will be discussed. The completely constructed application named Splits allows users to quickly create groups and enjoy their favorite services multiple times cheaper than usual thanks to a comfortable interface. Initial results reveal the factors in health care cost saving with high levels of user satisfaction and participation. In addition, the paper examines possible future developments of the model such as the addition of user preferences and incorporation of feedback for tailored streaming services. Splits help this study, as it presents an insight into the estimates of economic effects of Splits on subscription-based entertainment; thus, enlarging the comprehension of the changing consumer access to digital media and improving the practical recommendations on individual decision- making in an ever more digitalised world. INDEX TERMS : Splits, Streaming Services, Subscription Model, Cost-Effective Entertainment, Group Subscriptions, Digital Media Access, Consumer .
A Network Defense System for Detecting and Preventing Hacking
Authors:   Department of Computer,K.C College of Engineering & Management Studies & Research, C Suchithra , R Vaishnavi , Gharde Ashwini ,   Department of Computer,K.C College of Engineering & Management Studies & Research,   Department of Computer,K.C College of Engineering & Management Studies & Research
Published: November 2024

Many computing systems have recently suffered significantly from hacking and preventing hacking is important in protecting business, sensitive information and every day network communications. Many efforts have been made to provide security assurance by proposing security solutions. However, the gap between hacking incidents and current security solutions is significant. Fortunately, hacking attempts can be addressed if the pre-hacking step, called scanning, is properly investigated and good counter measures are in place. The importance of scanning appears is in providing sophisticated hackers with the necessary information about nominated victims systems which eventually forms their hacking strategies. Therefore, this article proposes a security solution that aims to make scanning difficult by addressing its properties, which makes developing hacking strategies against protected computer networks unpractical. The proposed security solution protects computer networks by dynamically generating a unique protocol to replace the expected standard protocols and changing network paths periodically in order to confuse scanning attempts, as well as to prevent unauthorized scanning and hacking traffic. Key Words: hacking,sensitive information, unauthorized scanning, hacking traffic, network communications
Insar analysis of the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano and its response to the 2021 Shamakhi earthquake: understanding seismo-volcanic interactions
Authors:   Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, Ahadov B. G. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, Kadirov F. A. ,   Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: November 2024

In this study, the Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) method was employed for the first time to examine the correlation between moderate earthquakes and the dynamics of volcanoes in Azerbaijan. InSAR is a powerful technique for explaining the complexities of earthquakes in spatial times, providing more detailed insights into earthquake impacts than traditional methodologies. We analyzed pre-seismic, co-seismic, and post-seismic scenarios to determine potential possible relations between the 2021 Shamakhi earthquake (Mw5) and the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano. This research presents a comprehensive deformation time series data for the volcano derived from Sentinel 1A/B observations spanning 2017 to 2023. Concurrently, radar line-of-sight (LOS) displacement maps are prepared to represent the deformation associated with the earthquake in the pre-, co-, and post-seismic phases. Specifically, our analysis of the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano revealed significant LOS alterations in the pre-, co-, and post-seismic phases of ascending and descending orbits. Also, during a seven-year time series observation of the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano, two seismic events of magnitude Mw5 were recorded. These events demonstrated no significant influence on the mud volcano's activity, indicating that earthquakes of up to Mw ≤ 5 may not prompt significant eruptions in the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano. The study of the interferometric data has revealed fresh insights into the deformation behaviours of the Ayazakhtarma mud volcano and its interplay with seismic events. Keywords: InSAR; deformation; earthquake; volcano; Ayazakhtarma; Azerbaijan.
An integrated approach to predicting the results of the identification of deposits in conditions of different tectonic confinement of objects
Authors:   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia, Gilyazetdinov R. A. , Kuleshova L. S. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia, Mukhametshin V. Sh. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia, Yakupov R. F. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia
Published: November 2024

In this paper, for the objects of the Volga-Ural oil and gas province, confined to terrigenous and carbonate reservoirs, a study was conducted aimed at reducing risks and uncertainties when using geological and statistical models. Discriminant analysis revealed a number of inconsistencies in the grouping of objects according to the criterion of tectonic confinement, within which the migration of objects and their significant dispersion relative to the centroids of the groups were revealed. In order to level out the factors of nonlinearity and heterogeneity of processes occurring in disordered oil and gas systems, the boundaries of their stability are formed using four models using algorithms for solving the dual problem by the simplex method. Based on the data obtained, some features of the influence of parameters characterizing the geological and physical properties of productive formations and the fluids saturating them on the integrity and correctness of ideas about the degree of belonging of objects to certain grouping zones are determined. The results obtained make it possible, within the framework of proactive resource management, to create optimal or refine existing algorithms for finding the most suitable analog objects for use at newly discovered sites of the best engineering solutions and practices in the field of field development. Keywords: geological and statistical modeling; oil deposits; tectonic confinement of objects; geological complexes; development of oil fields; asset management of subsoil users.
Ways to increase the resource base of the Volga-Ural oil and gas province
Authors:   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia, Mukhametshin V. V. , Rabaev R. U. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Kuleshova L. S. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (branch in Oktyabrsky), Russia
Published: November 2024

In the conditions of one of the most representative groups of facilities containing significant oil reserves, confined to the Tournaisian stage of the Volga-Ural oil and gas province, and characterized by low rates of putting into active development, low recoverable reserves, low profitability of oil production, a study was made of the process of developing reserves under various modes operation. The reservoir energy depletion mode and the use of various in-loop waterflooding systems were considered. The parameters of waterflooding techniques have been established, which determine the oil recovery efficiency, by adjusting which, taking into account the peculiarities of the geological structure of the facilities under study, it would be possible to achieve an increase in the reserve’s depletion degree and a reduction in the cost of production. It is proposed to justify the decisions made to improve the process of developing these low-productive deposits with hard-to-recover reserves based on the obtained geological and statistical models and algorithms by using parameters, determined with minimum permissible errors at the stage of putting facilities into operation as well as using the full range of information at the stage of full drilling of the deposits. Keywords: oil recovery factor; hard-to-recover reserves; carbonate reservoirs; reservoir flooding; development profitability; reserves management.
Numerical method for studying the process of mass - heat transfer in deformable layers in a class of discontinuous functions
Authors:   Institute of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan, Rasulov M. A.
Published: November 2024

It is known that due to high thermobaric conditions during the operation of deep oil and gas fields, the parameters characterizing the rock and fluid change significantly depending on the effect of temperature and deformation. This, in turn, is reflected in the determination of factual index exploitations. The hydrodynamic models written taking into account the considered of changes form a system of nonlinear equations of the mixed type with specific characteristics and containing a high time derivative at the boundary. In numerous studies available in the literature, the solutions are found mainly using classical finite difference methods, without taking into account the characteristics of the mathematical problem. To ensure a reliable calculation of technological indicators, it is important to achieve that the hydrodynamic model adequately reflects of the process and find solutions that express all the properties of the physical process. The article proposes a solution to a mathematical model for studying the process of mass heat transfer in deformable deposits in a class of discontinues functions. Keywords: mass-heat transfer; deformable collector; weak solution; finite differences in the class of truncated functions.
Analysis of the results of field tests of viscoelastic compositions under the conditions of a complex terrigenous reservoir in the Caspian sea
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Rabaev R. U. , Chizhov A. P. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Gazizov R. R. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Chibisov A. V. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Abusal Yusef A. U. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia
Published: November 2024

The publication analyzes the use of viscoelastic systems in order to increase the efficiency of oil production in the Caspian fields. The conducted studies of the results of pilot field work on the introduction of polymer flooding technologies in complexly constructed terrigenous reservoirs have shown a number of disadvantages of the systems used at the pilot site. In particular, the premature destruction of the polymer compositions used and the subsequent sharp watering of the extracted products were revealed. The research covers technology tests from November 2014 to October 2021, the results of which established the presence of deteriorating dynamics in the removal of polymer material, in addition, the study revealed a high influence of thermobaric and reservoir conditions on the polymer formation process and its subsequent properties. The classic solution to the described problem is the use of compositions with higher viscosity indices, however, laboratory experiments with the use of reservoir fluid have shown a decrease in the characteristics of the compositions used while maintaining conditions close to reservoir conditions. Based on the results of the research, an approach based on a systematic solution of the problem was proposed, the existing line of agents was modernized taking into account experimental data with the reaction of compositions to reservoir fluids, including elements of control and regulation of the oil recovery process during exposure, changes in the volumes of injected polymer solutions. Keywords: water intrusion; systemic approach; viscoelastic systems; oil recovery.
Calidad de vida en sujetos con enfermedades crónicas e impacto de la carga medicamentosa
Authors: Vásquez Calle María Alicia , Valdiviezo Vicuña Wilson Aquiles , Álvarez Ochoa Robert Iván , Urgilés Beltrán Juan Sebastián , Sanmartín Rodríguez Fabián Arturo
Published: November 2024

Introducción: La calidad de vida (CV) en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas es afectada por aspectos físicos, emocionales y sociales, incluyendo la carga medicamentosa. Este estudio explora cómo las condiciones crónicas y el uso de medicamentos influyen en la CV, destacando la importancia de considerar la percepción del paciente más allá de los indicadores clínicos.
Metodología: estudio transversal realizado en Ecuador en la población de adultos que recibieron atención en el servicio de Reumatología del Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo durante el 2023. Se seleccionó una muestra de 161 individuos siguiendo criterios específicos, y se aplicó el cuestionario COOP WONCA para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, categorizando las respuestas en tres niveles. El análisis estadístico se realizó utilizando SPSS®, incluyendo medidas descriptivas, análisis bivariados con pruebas de chi cuadrado y Fisher para explorar relaciones entre variables.
Resultados: la población estudiada está mayormente compuesta por mujeres (95,1%) y adultos mayores de 70 años (37,8%) procedentes de áreas urbanas (60,4%). En términos educativos, la mayoría tiene educación primaria (62,2%) y se observa un notable porcentaje de analfabetismo (18,3%). Además, el 39,6% de la muestra tiene hipertensión y el 14% diabetes. La calidad de vida muestra alta satisfacción en actividades sociales (84,1%), mientras que la percepción sobre la forma física y el estado de salud general es más moderada. La CV estuvo influenciada por la osteoporosis e hipertensión arterial en su esfera de forma física y en la de los sentimientos se afectó negativamente en los individuos con depresión.
Conclusión: La población mayoritariamente femenina y de edad avanzada muestra diferencias en calidad de vida relacionadas con enfermedades crónicas y depresión, destacando la influencia de estas condiciones en aspectos físicos y emocionales.
Íleo biliar como causa de obstrucción intestinal total, reporte de caso y manejo quirúrgico realizado paso a paso mediante cirugía abierta
Authors: Fonseca Barragán José Vicente , Paredes Vinueza Steeven David , Vásquez Vélez Alison Nicole , Rosales Aguilar Hugo Francisco , Soliz Calle Víctor Ernesto , Valdivieso Estupiñán Patricia Jordana , Gudiño Justicia Carlos Steewarth
Published: November 2024

Introducción: Aunque el íleo biliar es una causa poco común de obstrucción intestinal mecánica, representa un desafío clínico importante, especialmente en pacientes mayores que suelen tener otras comorbilidades relevantes. Esta afección se desarrolla cuando un cálculo biliar atraviesa una fístula bilioentérica y se queda atrapado en el íleon.
Objetivo: Describir el caso de una paciente adulta con obstrucción intestinal secundaria a íleo biliar, tratada en un hospital de segundo nivel en Quito, Ecuador, una región con alta prevalencia de enfermedad litiásica vesicular.
Exposición del caso: Paciente femenina que presentó dolor y distensión abdominal, acompañado de signos de obstrucción intestinal en la tomografía. Fue diagnosticada con abdomen agudo obstructivo y, durante la intervención quirúrgica, se encontró que la obstrucción era causada por un cálculo biliar intraluminal localizado en el íleon.
Conclusiones: En muchos casos, esta patología se confirma mediante estudios radiológicos o durante la intervención quirúrgica. El tratamiento quirúrgico, que puede incluir enterolitotomía y colecistectomía, es crucial para resolver la obstrucción y tratar la fístula bilioentérica. Sin embargo, incluso si se realiza colecistectomía en el procedimiento inicial, no siempre se evita la recurrencia de la obstrucción debido a la posibilidad de cálculos no detectados. La estrategia de manejo debe individualizarse según las características del paciente, su estado de salud general y el riesgo quirúrgico asociado.