bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Decadal-scale changes in the seasonal transition patterns of the Asian summer monsoon and the South China Sea tropical cyclone frequency during May
Authors: Lu MongMing , Cho YinMin , Sui ChungHsiung
Published: March 2023

The decadal-scale variations of the Asian summer monsoon and the tropical cyclone (TC) activity over the western North Pacific (WNP) and the South China Sea (SCS) are of great scientific and societal importance. The period of 2010-2019 was identified as the most inactive decade since 1961 in terms of TC genesis over the SCS and the Philippine Sea during May (Cho et al. 2022). In this paper we extended the analysis by using 40-yr (1981-2020) data to illustrate the relationship between the SCS TC frequency in May and the spring-to-summer transition of Asian monsoon systems. The results show clear decadal-scale variations of TC frequency with two active decades during the 1980s and 2000s, and two inactive decades during the 1990s and 2010s. The circulation and surface air temperature contrast during the earlier two decades is drastically different from the contrast during later two decades. The difference can be understood as decadal-scale variations of two leading modes of the 40-yr March-June precipitation in Asian-Australian-Pacific monsoon region. For the earlier two decades, the contrast of active and inactive SCS TC frequency in May can be explained by the difference in EOF2. The positive EOF2 corresponds to a wet and dry dipole pattern of the concurrent anomalies with enhanced convection over the eastern Indian Ocean and suppressed convection over the western Pacific warm pool. For the later two decades, the contrast can be explained by the difference in EOF1, which shows a meridional dipole pattern over eastern Indian Ocean reflecting the northward movement of the ITCZ. Among four decades, the decade of 2001-2010 shows the earliest northward transition of the ITCZ and the most active SCS TC frequency in May. Although the decades of 1981-1990 and 1991-2000 show strong difference in TC frequency, no discernable difference in monsoon seasonal transition is detected.
A quarter century of WMO-Organized international cooperation in monsoon research : International Workshop on Monsoons
Authors: Chang ChihPei
Published: March 2023

Over the last 25 years, the World Meteorological Organization through its Working Group on Tropical Meteorology Research carried out a major international collaboration effort to foster monsoon research and forecast centered around the series of International Workshops on Monsoons (IWM). This paper reviews the history of this activity and discusses its development and evolution that contributed significantly to the progress of monsoon research and forecast. Throughout this period the concept, scope and depth of monsoon research have all advanced considerably.
Life-threatening Hypercalcaemic Crisis Due to Benign Primary Hyperparathyroidism, a Case Report
Authors: Castro Luis , Coelho F , Mendes Rui , Silva Andreia , Santos Leonor
Published: March 2023

Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a frequent cause of hypercalcaemia and parathyroid adenoma is the most frequent aetiology. Most patients are now diagnosed incidentally or with slightly symptomatic disease, however PHPT can cause extremely elevated calcium levels leading to hypercalcaemic crisis, a life-threatening clinical scenario associated with calcium-related organ failure. We present a case of a woman with long-lasting neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by PHPT, misdiagnosed as a depressive syndrome, which ultimately develops hypercalcaemic crisis. After parathyroidectomy, patient fully recovered organ failure and previous depressive symptoms within six months. Early diagnosis, adequate resuscitation and organ support associated with parathyroidectomy can lead to a better prognosis in comparison with the elevated mortality reported in the past.
Frictional Lichenoid Dermatitis
Authors: Caldas Marta , Pedro Mariana , Morais Andreia , Bicho Anabela
Published: March 2023

A previously healthy 4-year-old boy presented with a rash on his elbows and knees that over 3 weeks became pruritic and expanded to the posterior cervical region and hands. It appeared during the summer, while frequently wearing a thermal suit. The patient had no systemic symptoms and none of his cohabitants had a rash. Skin examination revealed flesh-colored to mildly erythematous flat-topped papules on the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, posterior cervical region and the dorsum of the hands (Figure 1). The findings were compatible with the diagnosis of frictional lichenoid dermatitis, no further studies were performed and the patient was treated with topical hydrocortisone during 2 weeks, with improvement.
Frictional lichenoid dermatitis is probably underdiagnosed and it is a benign and self-limited disease with typical clinical presentation, so it is important to recognize it as not to prescribe unnecessary workup and medication.
A RARE CAUSE OF LIP SWELLING
Authors: Caldas Marta , Pedro Mariana , Loreto Helena , Gomes Catarina
Published: March 2023

A 14-year-old, previously healthy, boy presented with a one-month history of persistent swelling of the lower lip. There were no associated symptoms or identifiable inciting events. Physical examination showed soft and painless swelling of the lower lip, particularly on the left side (Figure 1). Two months later, he presented to consultation with permanent lip swelling, weight loss, abdominal pain and vomiting. Initial bloodwork revealed increased inflammatory markers and calprotectin. Gastro-intestinal endoscopies displayed superficial erosions of the colon and esophagus. Mucosal biopsies showed noncaseating transmural granulomas and lip biopsies revealed giant cell granulomas without necrosis. The diagnosis of orofacial granulomatosis associated with Crohn’s disease was confirmed. The patient was treated with azathioprine and mesalamine, with good response.
Orofacial granulomatosis is a rare disorder characterized by facial or lip swelling and can be related to systemic disease [1]. Crohn’s disease presenting as orofacial granulomatosis is very rare in the pediatric population and it can precede the intestinal symptoms of Crohn Disease by months or years [2,3]. Therefore, it is important to have a low threshold of suspicion and carry out persistent clinical surveillance for the development of additional signs and symptoms [2].
May-Thurner Syndrome: a case of unilateral left lower limb deep vein thrombosis
Authors: Cruz Catarina , Mendes Rita , Pereira Margarida , Samji Vikesch , Pereira S , Cruz In , Silva Francisco
Published: March 2023

The May–Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is a rare anatomical condition in which the compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery causes an outflow obstruction, presenting frequently as chronic venous insufficiency or deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This variant is rarely considered when investigating DVT, especially in patients with other risk factors. MTS requires careful workup and management to avoid complications such as chronic venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome, and primary lymphedema.
The authors present a 63-year-old woman admitted to the emergency department with a 24-hour history of left lower limb pain and edema. Initial assessment, with computed tomography of the lower left limb and pelvis, showed compression of the left common iliac vein with an extensive thrombus of the left common iliac and external iliac veins, as well as femoral and popliteal left veins, consistent with MTS. Therapeutic enoxaparin initially implemented, was then switched to oral anticoagulation. At 6 months reevaluation, venous duplex ultrasound showed only partial recanalization of the femoral vein.
Investigation for May-Thurner Syndrome in patients with left lower limb venous thrombotic events, regardless of risk factors, should always be present since the establishment of an effective therapeutic plan and eventually, endovascular treatment can minimize the long-term sequelae of deep vein thrombosis.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM PATTERN PRE AND 24 HOURS POST THERAPY
IN HYPONATREMIA WITH HEART FAILURE PATIENT
Authors: Baharuddin Iswina , Tandean Pendrik , Mappangara Idar , Bakri Syakib , Rasyid Haerani , Aman Andi , Seweng Arifin
Published: March 2023

Background : Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disturbance in hospitalized heart failure patients, with a prevalence of around 19%-25%. The relationship between hyponatremia and cardiac conduction disorders has not been demonstrated yet. When there is a decrease in extracellular Na+ levels, there is a delay in the depolarization phase. This study was conducted to observe the ECG pattern in hyponatremic patients with heart failure (particularly in the P wave, PR interval, and QRS complex) and ECG changes after 24 hours of therapy.
Methode: This study used a longitudinal observational descriptive method. Patients who were included in this study were hyponatremic patients with heart failure at the Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar from April to September 2021. The patient's electrocardiogram data when first admitted and after 24 hours of therapy. Statistical test using McNemar and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, where the test results are statistically significant when the p value <0.05.
Result : This study included 51 subjects with a distribution of 68.6% men with an age range of 18-85 years. Pre-therapy ECG pattern showed 12 patients with prolonged P-R interval, and 4 patients with widening of the QRS complex. After 24 hours of therapy, 12 people became normonatremia and the mean P wave and P-R interval were lower than pre-therapy, while the QRS complex did not show any changes.
Conclusion : The ECG pattern in hyponatremia with heart failure are prolonged P-R interval and widening of the QRS complex, but the ECG changes were not significant to Na+ levels changes.
The Effect of Social Capital on Client’s Relationship Satisfaction
Authors: TORUN Burak , YILDIZ Feyyaz
Published: March 2023

The purpose of the current study is to measure the effect of social capital on client’s relationship satisfaction. In addition, it aims to determine the effect of cognitive, relational and structural social capital on client’s relationship satisfaction. To this end, a survey was conducted on 364 clients in Düzce. In the SPSS analysis program, “Independent Sample t-Test”, “One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)”, “Pearson Correlation Analysis” and “Regression Analysis” methods were used. As a result of the analysis, a positive correlation was determined between cognitive, relational and structural social capital levels, intention to become a client again and relationship satisfaction. In addition, it was determined that the social capital levels and relationship satisfaction levels of the participants varied depending on their demographic and professional characteristics.
The Compliance of ESG Equity Funds in the U.S.
Authors: ROMPOTIS Gerasımos
Published: March 2023

This paper assesses the level of adherence of the U.S. equity index funds to best practices from an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) perspective. The sample includes 27 ESG index funds and the study period spans from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2022. A simple research approach is employed. First, the correlations of index funds with the S&P 500 Index, as well as, with three alternative broad market ESG indexes, are computed. Corresponding betas are estimated too. Then, the portion of the S&P 500 stocks with severe or high Morningstar ESG risk scores held by each fund is calculated. The findings reveal an average correlation of ESG index funds with the S&P 500 Index of 0.90. Similar correlation figures with the other indexes are computed. Betas with all indexes are very high, approximating unity. Moreover, about 26% of the funds invest more than 5% of their assets in S&P 500 stocks with high or severe ESG risk. The findings combined indicate that, to a large extent, ESG index funds just track the S&P 500 Index, while marketing themselves as being ESG compliant. The latter can be indicative of some level of “greenwashing” on behalf of index funds.
Effective Design of Secure Cipher Application Based on Digital Alteration Technical
Authors: Jumaa Saja , Ali Dr.Qusay Abboodi , Alshmmri Dr. Mshari A.
Published: March 2023

In today’s era, communication and sharing of information is increasing rapidly. It is important to mention that Cryptography has been used for secure communication since it is regarded an important tool to protect the information in the modern world in computer systems.
Many techniques can be used to implement the encryption like substitution and permutation or sometimes by some mathematical readability. The cipher text can be generated according to the human comprehension and readability after applying any of the aforementioned techniques.
In this research, have studied and analyzed the current limitations and challenges of cipher and algorithms context from the perspective of security design. Then, we have identified the design dimensions and components of a secure cipher application based on digital alteration technical. Then, a secure cipher application based on digital change technical was constructed and developed. At last, we tested and evaluated the user interaction in cipher application prototype based on suggested technical. Through experience, it was confirmed that the digital alteration technical is useful and easy for users who work on text encryption.
Generation Initial Key of the AES Algorithm based on Randomized and Chaotic System
Authors: Mansoor Al-Amri Rusul , Hamood Dalal N. , Farhan Alaa Kadhim
Published: March 2023

information security is a critical concern and a top priority for many communications networks. Cryptography is a suitable method of data security that can be used to maintain the secrecy and authenticity of information and can improve the privacy aspect of the data. The AES algorithm is one of the most important encryption algorithms and the best in protecting data. In this paper, a comparison was made between two different methods for the generation initial key of the key expansion of the AES-192 algorithm, in the first method, the initial key generated by the user (chose a random key by the user), and in the second method, the initial key generated by the chaotic system (which used the logistic function to generate the numbers chaotically). After testing the two methods, the second method that used a chaotic system is faster and more secure than the first method. Also, the encryption and decryption operations using the key generated by the chaotic system were faster when applying it to various sizes of text files and the plaintext is difficult to discover from the ciphertext. When comparing the proposed method to earlier experiments, it is both quicker and messier than earlier encryption techniques.
HALKA ARZIN İŞLETME PERFORMANSINA ETKİSİ: BORSA İSTANBUL ŞİRKETLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: GÜNEŞ Recep , AKYÜZ Fatma , SAĞLAM BEZGİN Müge
Published: March 2023

ÖZ
İşletmelerin faaliyetlerini devam ettirebilmeleri ve finansal yapılarını güçlendirebilmeleri için
alternatif yöntemlere başvurdukları bilinmektedir. Bu yöntemler arasında halka arz yoluyla finansman
sağlama ise işletmelerin sıklıkla başvurdukları bir yöntemdir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, işletmelerin halka
arzı ile finansal performansları arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Bu bağlamda çalışmada 2010-
2018 yılları arasında halka arz edilen ve Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören, finansal verilerine kesintisiz
olarak ulaşılabilen 62 işletme üzerinde araştırma yapılmıştır. Çalışmada karlılık oranları, mali yapı
oranları, likidite oranları, büyüme oranları ve faaliyet oranları olmak üzere 5 ana finansal oran
kullanılmıştır. İşletmelerin finansal oranlarına ait dönemler halka açılma öncesi dönem, halka açılma
dönemi ve halka açıldıktan sonraki dönem olmak üzere üç döneme ayrılmıştır. Dönemler arasındaki
farklılıkları incelemek için finansal oranların normal dağılım sergileyip sergilememe durumlarına göre
hem parametrik hem de parametrik olmayan testlerden faydalanılmıştır. Hipotezlerin sınanmasında,
normal dağılım sergileyen oranlarda Eşleştirilmiş Örneklem T Testi, normal dağılmayan oranlarda ise
Wilcoxon Signed-Rank testleri kullanılmıştır. Testlerden elde edilen bulgulara göre; likidite, karlılık kayve
mali yapı oranlarında halka açılma öncesi ve halka açılma sonrası dönemde istatistiksel olarak
anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür.
Influence Analysis and Performance Optimization of a Pneumatic Actuator Exhaust Utilization System
Authors: Yu Qihui , Li Fengqi , Tan Xin
Published: March 2023

Due to the loss of exhaust energy, the compressed air energy utilization efficiency in pneumatics system is low. To realize the recovery and utilization of cylinder compressed air, a new type of compressed air utilization system is proposed, and the composition and working principle of the system are introduced. According to the working process of the system, the mathematical model of the system is established by using equations such as energy equation and gas state equation. The model is simulated by MATLAB/Simulink tools, and the correctness of the mathematical model is verified by experiments. The mathematical models are converted into dimensionless models, and the main parameters affecting the system's operating characteristics are obtained through model simulation analysis. The influencing parameters are optimized by using the analytic hierarchy process and the grey correlation analysis method, and the exhaust utilization efficiency of the system is 34.7 % under the optimal parameter combination. To further utilize the compressed air expansion, the opening and closing time of the solenoid valve was controlled to study the energy-saving effect of the system. The study found that when the initial pressure of the compressed air supply tank was set to 0.5 MPa, 0.6 MPa, and 0.7 MPa, the maximum energy saving efficiency was 23.25 %, 24.99 %, and 26.12 %, respectively. When the volume of the compressed air supply tank is set to 0.8 L, 1 L, and 1.2 L, the maximum energy-saving efficiency is 30.01 %, 24.99 %, and 21.51 %, respectively. This paper provides a new technical scheme for compressed air recovery and reuse, as well as a theoretical basis for the control of subsequent compressed air utilization systems.
Impacts of Burnishing Variables on the Quality Indicators in a Single Diamond Burnishing Operation
Authors: Le Minh-Thai , Le Van An , Nguyen Trung-Thanh
Published: March 2023

Diamond burnishing is an effective solution to finish a surface. The purpose of the current work is to optimize parameter inputs, including the spindle speed (S), depth of penetration (D), feed rate (f), and diameter of tool-tip (DT) for improving the Vickers hardness (VH) and decreasing the average roughness (Ra) of a new diamond burnishing process. A set of burnishing experiments is executed under a new cooling lubrication system comprising the minimum quantity lubrication and double vortex tubes. The Bayesian regularized feed-forward neural network (BRFFNN) models of the performances are proposed in terms of the inputs. The criteria importance through the inter-criteria correlation (CRITIC) method and non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm based on the grid partitioning (NSGA-G) are applied to compute the weights of responses and find optimality. The optimal outcomes of the S, D, f, and DT were 370 rpm, 0.10 mm, 0.04 mm/rev, and 8 mm, respectively. The improvements in the Ra and VH were 40.7 % and 7.6 %, respectively, as compared to the original parameters. An effective approach combining the BRFFNN, CRITIC, and NSGA-G can be widely utilized to deal with complicated optimization problems. The optimizing results can be employed to enhance the surface properties of the burnished surface.
Design of a Self-Folding Composite Variable-Diameter Wheel Structure based on 4D Printing Technology
Authors: Zhang Wencai , Ge Zhenghao , Li DuanLing
Published: March 2023

The conventional variable-diameter wheel’s complex control system and structure seriously affect its mobility and dependability in unstructured terrain. Based on 4-dimensional (4D) printing technology, this work proposes a self-folding composite variable-diameter wheel consisting of a self-folding structure and an outer hub that can self-adjust the wheel diameter under thermal stimulation, avoiding the drawbacks of conventional structures. The structure integrates the control system and variable-diameter mechanical structure using 4D printing. The design and construction of the self-folding structures are introduced, and the mathematical model and design parameters for self-folding motion are obtained using kinematic analysis. Based on the above research and material properties analysis, a programmable morphing structural design and morphing influence investigation based on manufacturing parameters are carried out for the self-folding rod that controls the contraction of this structure. The digital model and prototype have been developed to verify the feasibility of the design and the correctness of the theoretical analysis and to realize the self-adjusting wheel diameter under thermal stimulation.
Ernst Bos en Carl Koopmans: Ex-post maatschappelijke kosten-batenanalyse: leren van het verleden, voor beter beleidsonderzoek
Authors: Bos Ernst , Koopmans Carl
Published: March 2023

Ex-post maatschappelijke kosten-batenanalyse

Maatschappelijke kosten-batenanalyses (MKBA’s) worden regelmatig uitgevoerd voordat er een besluit wordt genomen, maar ex-post-MKBA’s zijn er in Nederland nauwelijks. Dit beperkt de mogelijkheden om te leren, zowel over de effecten van beleid als over de veronderstellingen in MKBA’s. De schaarse (vooral buitenlandse) casestudies laten zien dat het ondanks methodologische uitdagingen goed mogelijk is om ex-post-MKBA’s uit te voeren. De uitkomsten van ex-post-MKBA’s en ex-ante-MKBA’s blijken doorgaans echter sterk te verschillen. Het vergroten van het aantal ex-post-MKBA’s maakt verbetering van de betrouwbaarheid van MKBA mogelijk. En dat draagt uiteindelijk bij aan de doelmatigheid en doeltreffendheid van beleid.
Woninginbraken tijdens COVID-19: de performantie van een voorspellend criminaliteitsmodel in tijden van pandemie
Authors: Hardyns Wim , Khalfa Robin
Published: March 2023

Residential burglary during COVID-19: Evaluating the performance of a predictive crime model in times of a pandemic

In this contribution, the authors examine the spatiotemporal distribution of residential burglaries in a Belgian police zone based on monthly residential burglaries before and during the COVID-19 crisis and assess the performance of a predictive crime model during this period. In general, compared to 2019, there were fewer home burglaries in 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis. Except for a few changes, the spatial distribution of residential burglaries in 2020 is largely similar to that of residential burglaries in 2019. The authors observe that the predictive crime model performs significantly worse at the start of the pandemic and when severe measures are taken, but that the model’s performance then rises again after a few months as the algorithm becomes more proficient in adjusting itself to big societal changes.
Online jeugdcriminaliteit in coronatijd
Authors: Weulen Kranenbarg Marleen , Weerman Frank
Published: March 2023

Juvenile online crime in times of corona: trends in self-reported offending, activities and contacts with friends in a high-risk group

At the start of the corona pandemic, many speculated that opportunities for online crime would increase due to the drastic lockdown measures, especially for young people. In this article we explore whether this was the case and whether this was related to changes in young people's daily lives. Using Routine Activity Theory and the unstructured socializing perspective, we expected that offline delinquency would decrease and online delinquency would increase due to a decrease in offline and an increase in online activities and contacts. We used a unique longitudinal dataset with self-report data, collected from a high-risk group of young people (N=289; age 13-25 years) in ICT education (secondary school and MBO). Results show that activities and contacts with friends changed as expected. Young people indicated that, on average, offline contacts and activities decreased, while online contacts and activities increased. Nevertheless, across all forms of crime, delinquency rates for many young people remained stable. Changes that did occur generally showed a decrease in delinquency. This was true even for the different forms of online delinquency (both cyber-dependent crime and cyber-enabled crime). Multinomial models show that changes in delinquency are partially related to changes in activities and contact with friends, but not entirely as we had expected based on criminological theory. Finally, we discuss the lessons (theoretical implications and future research) that we as criminologists can learn from the natural experiment of the corona pandemic.
Social Factors behind Academic Dishonesty as Perceived by the Postgraduate Students
Authors: Asgher Saira
Published: March 2023

This study was conducted to explore the social factors behind the academic dishonesty and consequences faced by the post-graduate students at University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Total 105 students were selected using random sampling technique from the Faculty of Social Sciences. The data were collected through reliable and validated questionnaire and collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results indicated that sense of competition, social rejection, social justice, illiterate background of the students, social insecurity, inferiority complex, societal pressure, low self-worth were the prominent social factors causing academic dishonesty among students. Loss of opportunity, loss of future, facing discrimination, low self-esteem, loss of respect and public insecurity were the prominent consequences being faced by the students committing academic dishonesties. Apart from the disciplinary action, there is also a need of awareness and counselling campaigns among students to refrain from the academic dishonesty.
Primary Aneurysm of Basilic Vein, A Rare Case Report
Authors:   Specialist Family Physician, Family Medicine dept, Hatta Hospital, Qureshi Dr. Zahid N , Kumar Dr. Dileep ,   Specialist Family Physician, Family Medicine dept, Hatta Hospital, Alwan Dr. M samir ,   Senior Specialist in Charge Radiologist, Radiology dept, Hatta Hospital
Published: March 2023

When compared to arterial system, the venous aneurysm is a rare entity. Venous aneurysm (VA) is an uncommon solitary focal dilation of a vein and it could be primary or secondary. Primary superficial VA is rare, which may be associated with congenital weakness of the vein. In this case study, an extremely rare primary superficial VA of the basilic vein in the forearm is reported. A young girl presented with a painless soft mass in the ulnar aspect of the upper left forearm without any history of trauma, inflammation, or systematic disease. The mass was prominent with the arm in dependence and diminished when the arm elevated. Ultrasound scanning revealed a well-defined anechoic cystic structure along the path of the basilic vein with no arterial flow. Pulsed-wave Doppler confirmed the venous origin. The patient was advised to observe for the change with no need for surgery or any intervention at the time.
Barış İnşası Çalışmalarının Din Sosyolojisi Bakış Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Sarıkaya Mehmet Emin
Published: March 2023

Geleneksel barışı tesis etme çalışmalarına ek olarak kültür, değerler, inançlar gibi değişkenleri de dikkate alarak ilk olarak 1992 yılında Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) dönem başkanı B. Boutros Ghali’nin çabaları ile gündeme barış inşası çalışmaları günümüze değin önemli bir araştırma sahasını oluşturmaktadır. Barış inşası, çatışma öncesi, süreci ve sonrası olmak üzere çatışmanın farklı aşamalarında gerçekleştirilen ortak bir toplum inşası ve sürdürülebilir barış projesi olarak ilerlemektedir. Çatışan tarafların adaletin sağlanması, kurumların yeniden inşası, suçluların cezalandırılması vb. çözüm aşamalarına dahil olmalarını içeren bir süreç olarak kabul edilebilir. Barış inşası süreçleri isminden anlaşılacağı gibi kişilerin inançlarından, kimlik ve kişiliklerinden bağımsız değildir. Bu noktada farklı boyutlarıyla inanılan din, barış inşasında önemli bir faktör olarak karşımızda durmaktadır. Din ürettiği söylem, pratik, maneviyat, öğretiler yoluyla bireyi, grupları ve toplumu derinden etkiler. Toplumun var olan durumunun değiştirilmesi olarak okunabilecek barış inşası bu yönüyle din ile kesişmekte ve ortak hedefleri gerçekleştirebilmektedir. Dinin toplumla ilişkilerini inceleyen bir bilim olan Din Sosyolojisi, gruplar arası çatışmaları ve nedenlerini irdeleyen Sosyal Psikoloji ve barışın inşa edilmesinde hangi unsurların etkili olduğunu araştıran Uluslararası İlişkiler disiplinleri ortak çözüm yollarının tesis edilmesi için beraber hareket edebilecek alanlardır. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın temel problemi, barış inşası ve Din Sosyolojisi arasında nasıl bir ilişki olduğunu irdelemektedir. Çalışmanın amacı ise din sosyolojisi biliminin barış ve din ilişkisi boyutuyla barış inşası çalışmalarına hangi katkıyı sunabileceğini tartışmaktır. Çalışmada din sosyolojisi bilim dalı çerçevesinde din ve toplum ilişkisine dair kavramsal analiz barış inşası çalışmalarının çıktıları ile ilişkilendirilerek anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel yöntem ve doküman analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır.
Maximizing multi-trait gain and diversity with Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Simiqueli Guilherme Ferreira , Resende Rafael Tassinari , Resende Marcos Deon Vilela de
Published: March 2023

Genetic gain followed by loss of diversity is not ideal in breeding programs for several species, and most studies face this problem for single traits. Thus, we propose a selection method based on Genetic Algorithms (GA) to optimize the gains for multi-traits that have a low reduction of status number (NS), which takes into account equal contributions from individuals as a result of practical issues in tree breeding. Real data were used to compare GA with a method based on a branch and bound algorithm (BB) for the single-trait problem. Simulated and real data were used to compare GA with a multi-trait method adapted from Mulamba and Mock (MM) (a genotypic ranking approach) through a range of selected individuals’ portions. The GA reached a similar gain and NS in a shorter processing time than BB. This shows the efficacy of GA in solving combinatorial NP-hard problems. In a selected portion of 1% and 2.5%, the GA had low reduction in the overall gain average and greater NS than the MM. In a selection of 20%, the GA reached the same NS as the base population and a greater gain than MM for the simulated data. The GA selected a lower number of individuals than expected at 10% and 20% selection, which contributed to a more practical breeding program that maintained the gains and without the loss of genetic diversity. Thus, GA proved to be a reliable optimization tool for multi-trait scenarios, and it can be effectively applied in tree breeding.
ATRAZINE UNDER DENITRIFYING CONDITIONS
Authors: Mala Jitka , Panikova Kristina , Bilkova Zuzana
Published: March 2023

The use of pesticides has negative effects on the quality of groundwater. The triazine pesticide atrazine has not been applied to soil in agriculturally used areas of the Czech Republic for many years, yet atrazine and its metabolites are detected in groundwater throughout the country. The effect of these substances on the denitrification process that takes place in groundwater is unclear.
This study aims to examine the behavior of atrazine under denitrifying conditions and the pesticide�s effect on the denitrification process. 7-day and 28-day laboratory tests at a concentration of 100 ?g/L atrazine were performed to simulate such conditions. A single dose of atrazine was introduced to the samples at the beginning of the tests.
No inhibition of the denitrification process was detected in any of the tests. Stimulation of denitrification was measured in the last week of the 28-day test. Adsorption on poplar shavings was the dominant process of the decrease in atrazine concentration during both the 7- and 28-day tests. The biotic loss was 3.9% for the 7-day test. In the 28-day test, there was a total biotic loss of 12.1%. A similar biotic loss of 9.8% was measured also in a 7-day test performed at higher pH. At the end of the 28-day test, the transformation product atrazine-2-hydroxy was detected in the supernatant in very low concentrations. A significant effect of the HgCl2 inhibitor on the instantaneous adsorption rate was observed for all tests.
OPTIMIZATION OF ACOUSTIC SURVEY METHODS FOR HABITAT MAPPING OF THE POSIDONIA OCEANICA ALGAE ON THE EASTERN COAST OF THE ADRIATIC
Authors: Klaric Lovro , Dapo Almin , Pribicevic Bosko
Published: March 2023

This study presents a new approach to optimize the habitat mapping process of the Posidonia oceanica algae on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea. Mapping of underwater and coastal habitats in the Adriatic Sea, until now, was conducted by direct methods (diving, drop-down camera, etc.) in combination with indirect modelling, which in the majority of cases results in data heterogeneity. The mentioned approach has proven unreliable, expensive, and only informative. Modern indirect, remote sensing methods enable an analysis of the dispersion of the return acoustic signal in the entire water column, leading to more detailed and effective habitat mapping. Side-scan echo sounder imagery has been extensively used for habitat mapping due to its good seafloor coverage. However, it still has proven to have some limitations (e.g. need for combining with other instruments to collect precise bathymetric data). Multibeam echo sounder enables full coverage of the seafloor, precise bathymetric data, and backscatter data allowing more detailed analysis.
On the other hand, a simultaneous hydrographic survey with side-scan and multibeam echo sounder results in superior imagery, better seafloor coverage, and vast and various data sets. This approach requires optimization of the acoustic instruments for collecting detailed data, which can later result in a more successful classification of the Posidonia oceanica underwater habitat. Such methodology has proven to be less time-consuming, more precise, and cost-benefit for future mapping of large sea areas.
PASIG RIVER WATER PURIFICATION BY ULTRAFILTRATION: APPLICATION OF DUAL COAGULATION AND ADSORPTION FOR ENHANCED TREATMENT PROCESS
Authors: Baytamo Ton John L. , Perez Katrina C. , Almendrala Michelle C.
Published: March 2023

The treatment of the Pasig River water using ultrafiltration is a promising solution that may help address issues on public water quality and availability around Metro Manila, Philippines. To improve the treatment performance, ultrafiltration can be applied with coagulation and adsorption. In this study, the effectiveness of ultrafiltration in treating the Pasig River water with dual coagulation and adsorption was investigated by determining the percent removal of TDS, turbidity, Escherichia coli (E. coli), nitrate, pH, copper, chromium, lead, total hardness, true color, and odor. The jar test results show that a dual coagulant mixture of 30% organic polyDADMAC solution and 70% inorganic Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH) solution, and 10 mL/L was optimal. A 98.01% turbidity removal was achieved under these conditions, and it was able to remove E.coli. Ultrafiltration using the hollow-fiber membrane has an optimum transmembrane pressure of 19 psig; this stage has effectively treated the river water with percent removals of 74.67%, 17.60%, 28.94%, 36.13%, and 50.00% for turbidity, TDS, nitrates, hardness, and true color, respectively. Coagulation and chemical cleaning before operation also substantially increased its ability to filter quicker. Further, adsorption using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) was proven to be a good post-treatment, reducing the water quality parameters at removals of 19.98%, 11.37%, and 34.07% removal for TDS, nitrates, and hardness, accordingly; the odor also was removed after the GAC adsorption. This study also found that the Pasig River water contains very low concentrations of copper, chromium, and lead, all maintained throughout the water treatment process.
ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE SPREAD OF NON-NATIVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES IN THE UPPER BASIN OF THE BISTRITA MOUNTAIN RIVER, EASTERN CARPATHIANS, ROMANIA
Authors: Negrea Bogdan-Mihai , Pricop Emilian , Rey Adrian-Radu , Catuna-Boca Carmen , Trisciuc Marian
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we intended to analyze non-native plant species that spread uncontrollably and have a visible and quantifiable impact in the analyzed area. The analyzed plant species demonstrate a strong invasive character, overwhelming the native plant species. This fact leads to a loss of biodiversity at the local level, but especially to production loss of the useful biomass on the invaded land surfaces. The aim of this paper is to show a practical method of analysis and evaluation of economic losses at the local level caused by invasive plant species. At the same time, the paper wants to explain the factors that favor the spread of these invasive species on the territory of the investigated area. The most important factors contributing to the spread of these species are also noted. These are represented in particular by change in land use, climate change and uncontrolled, irresponsible growth in the gardens of these plant species.
Invasive plant species such as Reynoutria japonica Houtt, Impatiens glandulifera Royle, Solidago canadensis L., are discussed. The populations of these species have a visible and quantifiable impact that can be found in the biomass production of the surfaces on which they grow. The uncontrolled spread of the populations made of these plant species leads to the damage of useful lands traditionally used for grazing or harvesting fodder for farm animals. In this paper, a method is outlined for the assessment of harvest losses on the surfaces affected by the populations of these plants.
ONTHOGENETIC AND VITALITY STRUCTURE OF ASARUM EUROPAEUM IN TERMS OF FOREST MANAGEMENT IN GOETTINGEN FOREST, LOW SAXONY, GERMANY
Authors: Yaroshenko Nataliia , Skliar Viktoriia
Published: March 2023

A detailed study of the herb layer species of forest ecosystems that are anthropogenically affected makes it possible to predict the successive changes and model the development of plant communities in particular areas. The study results of grassland species populations contribute to the restoration and preservation of unique groups that are part of forest ecosystems. Our research deals with understanding the mechanisms of adaptations that exist at the population level of the organization against the background of forestry impacts. With the comprehensive population analysis approach, the critical point is to observe the consequences after the transformation of the living conditions of plants.
The research aim is to establish features and regularities of structural changes in the population typical for beech forests in Low Saxony, Germany, in terms of forestry use.
Our research is based on the classical geobotanical and population analysis methods. We used morphometric, vital, gradient analyses, and mathematical statistics methods to process field research materials. It is curtained that the vitality determining features for A. europeaum were W - complete plant phytomass, Wl - leaves phytomass, and A � total foliage surface area. It was found that a significant part of the early generative ontogenetic stage of the Asarum europaeum population is represented in the unmanaged forest. In contrast, in the young forest plots of 40 and 70 years old tree species, the central part is devoted to the middle-aged and old generative ontogenetic stages, 31,25% and 34,33%, respectively. The vitality structure analysis investigated that herb layer species' vitality is remarkably higher in unmanaged forest.
Comparative description of soils and vegetative cover of tombolos on the costs of the White and Baltic seas
Authors: Bagdasarov I.E. , Tseits М.А. , Kryukova Yu.A. , Taskina K.B. , Konyushkova M.V.
Published: March 2023

We studied the soils and vegetation cover of tombolo – bridges between the mainland and small islands on the coasts of the White and Baltic Seas. Tombolo are characterized by complex dynamics of sedimentation that determines a high level of heterogeneity of soils and associated vegetation cover. At the Kolezhma plot on the White Sea coast, ground- and surface-gley marsh soils are formed. Vegetation corresponds to marsh meadows of the lower and middle levels, and varies depending on salinity, acidity level and soil texture. At the Gakkovo plot on the Baltic Sea coast, soils are characterized by greater uniformity; in general, they have a sandy texture. Th e influence of the Baltic Sea on the soil and vegetation cover is significantly lower than that of the White Sea due to the weakly pronounced tidal dynamics of the Baltic Sea
Petualangan Klara di Ternate
Authors: Esti Asmalia  , Tyas KW
Published: March 2023

Klara hendak melihat pohon di Taman Margasatwa Ragunan bersama Bunda. Namun, rencana Klara gagal. Bunda mendadak harus berangkat dinas ke Singapura. Padahal Klara ingin sekali melihat pohon. Akhirnya Klara ikut Ayah ke Ternate. Awalnya Klara enggan berangkat. Di Ternate, Klara bertemu Vendo, seorang anak pemandu wisata lokal. Bersama Vendo, ternyata Klara malah mengalami petualangan seru di kaki Gunung Gamalama. Apa sajakah yang Klara temukan di Ternate? Yuk, ikuti petualangan Klara!
Independence of the courts and judges in Germany and the Land ofThuringia in the light of the case law of the Court of Justice. Casestudy analysis of the reference for a preliminary ruling broughtby the Landgericht Erfurt in the case of A.G.E. p. BAG (C-276/20)
Authors: Celiński Michał
Published: March 2023

On the basis of the pending case A.G.E. v. BAG (C-276/20) before the CJEU, the author attemptsto present the issue of the independence of the judiciary and independence of judgesin the Federal Republic of Germany with the emphasis on the regulation of the Free State ofThuringia. The axis of the problem is the question of whether the Erfurt Regional Court isconsidered to be a "court" within the meaning of Article 267 TFEU and thus the admissibilityof a question for a preliminary ruling. The point of reference will be the existing case law of theLuxembourg Court, in particular the judgment in VQ v. Land Hessen (C-272/19). The analysisof the reference for a preliminary ruling prompts interesting comparative considerations betweenthe Polish and German (federal and Thuringian) regulations on the status of judges, includingtheir appointment and promotion. The aim of the article is to show the German court'sdoubts regarding the interference of the legislative and executive powers with the principle ofjudicial independence. The article may prove interesting in the context of the ongoing heateddiscourse on the rule of law and changes in the judiciary in Poland.
100th anniversary of the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw
Authors: Hryniewicka Anna
Published: March 2023

This article is a report on the jubilee celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Maria Grzegorzewska University and presents the most important events organized by its employees in order to commemorate and promote the mission of the Patroness of the Year 2022 Maria Grzegorzewska.
Health-related quality of life of the persons with prelingual hearing loss in early adulthood
Authors: Kobosko Joanna , Porembska Dorota Beata
Published: March 2023

The paper presents research on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young adults diagnosed with various degrees of prelingual hearing loss. HRQoL was measured using the Assessment of Quality of Life (AQoL-8d) questionnaire that allows assessment of the overall health-related quality of life and the dimensions such as independence, senses, pain, mental health, happiness, coping, (social) relations, and self-esteem. The study included 27 persons with hearing loss. Most of them were persons with moderate hearing loss using conventional hearing aids. The control group also included persons with normal hearing matched in age and sex. We found that the overall HRQoL in the studied group with prelingual hearing loss was significantly lower than in the hearing group. It was also lower in the dimensions of independence, pain, and senses (physical sphere) and relations (psychosocial sphere). In psychosocial sphere in the dimensions such as mental health, coping, and self-esteem, the hearing-impaired group obtained lower scores than the hearing group at the level of statistical tendency. Moreover, higher education was related to the higher HRQoL in the physical sphere in general, including in the dimension of independence, but only in the group with hearing loss.Our results indicate that people with prelingual hearing loss require psychological support especially in interpersonal relationships self-esteem, and mental health, as well as hearing and speech rehabilitation to improve their auditory communication with the environment. Further research is required for the greater intensity and frequency of pain experienced in the study group of people with prelingual hearing loss compared to the hearing group.
LIGA ACADÊMICA DE LOGÍSTICA: UM PROJETO RESILIENTE EM TEMPOS PANDÊMICOS
Authors: Da Silva Daniel Afonso Gomes , Ferreira Degson
Published: March 2023

A Liga Acadêmica de Logística (LaLog) do Curso de Logística da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), iniciou seus trabalhos em novembro de 2019 com previsão de atividades até dezembro de 2020. As linhas de ação são: tecnologia da informação, gestão da produção e da cadeia de suprimentos, transporte e métodos quantitativos. A LaLog UFT está estruturada na participação dos discentes da graduação, regularmente matriculados e dos docentes que os orientam. A metodologia de trabalho consiste em um estudo exploratório com análise de dados qualitativa onde foi aplicado ainda, um questionário aberto com a Profa. Coordenadora do projeto. Os resultados ainda que parciais das atividades são referentes as reuniões técnicas entre a equipe de trabalho da LaLog UFT com a equipe da LaLog do Curso de Engenharia de Transporte da Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG). As considerações deixadas, revelam que em função da atual conjuntura as atividades estão sendo desenvolvidas em ações remotas tais como: Quartas da Logística, Quintas de Estudos Logísticos, grupo de estudos e discussões sobre temas da Logística, já que até o presente momento, todas as ações foram válidas para atender a proposta do projeto, uma vez que todas as ações promovidas estabelecem interfaces entre o ensino, a pesquisa e a extensão, possibilitando compreender práticas por meio de conteúdo.