bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Een mycotisch thoracaal aorta-aneurysma veroorzaakt door Listeria monocytogenes
Authors: Vertommen S. , Janssen L. , Van Ierssel S. , Vlieghe E.
Published: October 2023

Mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm caused by Listeria monocytogenes

An 85-year-old male patient with hoarseness and constitutional symptoms was diagnosed with Listeria monocytogenes aortitis. Given his comorbidities and age, open surgery was not indicated. A thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) was chosen and oral antibiotics were given for 6 months after the intervention, with the goal of lifelong suppressive therapy to prevent a flare-up. The patient died 59 months later of an unrelated cause.

Listeria monocytogenes is a rare cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm. Open surgical treatment is considered the golden standard for mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAAs). If open surgical repair is not feasible (because of comorbidities), an endovascular approach can be considered. Since no large trials and high-quality data on long-term outcomes are available, the use of endovascular techniques is limited to patients with a lot of comorbidities (where it is considered a palliative intervention) or as a bridge to definitive open surgery. Survival on both short and middle-long term is better with an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) compared to open surgery. However, more infectious complications are seen with EVAR, which have a high mortality rate. When treated with an endovascular technique, the best results are seen in patients presenting without rupture, who are afebrile at the time of surgery and who are on antibiotics 3-7 days prior to and minimal 6 months after the intervention. There is no consensus on the ideal duration of the antibiotic treatment, but a minimum of 6 months improves the survival significantly. Nevertheless, it remains important to adjust the therapy to each individual patient.
Anlo War Songs: The Linguistic Prowess of Warriors
Authors: Vinyo Innocent Yao , Dumedah Joshua Elikplim , Yekple Sampson L K , Attricki Calvin Mawuli
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Language is the heart of every communication. The choice and use of language determine the appropriateness and clarity of the speaker’s intentions. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the composers of Anlo war songs employ literary devices in their compositions to realize the intended purposes.

Methodology: Anlo war songs are always replete with themes and figurative messages. The research approach was purely qualitative as data for analysis was ethnographically gathered through observation and interview. The population was the natives of Anlo-Ewes. Primary data was collected from three Anlo communities. Fifteen respondents (eight women and seven men), whose ages were between seventy and ninety years were selected for the study through snowballing. Hogbetsotso and Godigbe festivals of the chiefs and people of Anlo and Aflao were visited for data saturation. Five songs were selected out of the twelve for the study through simple random sampling.

Findings: It was discovered that a lot of literary devices are used in the Anlo war song. Idioms, proverbs, repetitions, personifications, symbolism, rhymes, imagery, pun on a line, alliteration, assonance, parallelism, synecdoche and apostrophe were identified from the songs and analyzed. It was revealed from the analysis that repetition, symbolism, imagery and rhyme are common in all the songs. Composers do this to ensure that they are emphatic, explanatory and meaningful, and there is also musical harmony in their compositions.

Recommendations: The paper suggested that stakeholders of the Anlos should initiate programs to create awareness in the people about the language use in singing of Anlo war songs. Inter-cultural education should be intensified to wipe out the erroneous impression that Anlo war songs are demonic. Anlo war songs should be documented and taught in schools serving Ewe communities to preserve the cultural heritage of the people. The value in the language used in singing Anlo war songs should be shared with the outer world by translating and publishing them in the local and foreign languages.
PENERAPAN TERAPI BERMAIN PUZZLE PADA ANAK PRASEKOLAH (3-6 TAHUN) YANG MENGALAMI KECEMASAN AKIBAT HOSPITALISASI DI BANGSAL SHOFA RS PKU MUHAMMADIYAH KARANGANYAR
Authors: Pramudita Cheli Dwi Astuti , Maryatun Maryatun
Published: October 2023

Kecemasan adalah suatu keadaan yang ditandai dengan perasaan takut dan pertanda system saraf otonom yang hiperaktif, dari rasa takut dapat menjadi respon akibat hospitalisasi pada anak. Untuk mengurangi kecemasan anak dapat diberikan terapi bermain. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hasil penerapan terapi bermain puzzle terhadap penurunan kecemasan pada anak usia prasekolah akibat hospitalisasi.

Metode penelitian menggunakan desain penelitian dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif studi kasus kepada 3 responden anak usia prasekolah yang mengalami kecemasan. Kecemasan diobservasi sebelum dan sesudah terapi bermain puzzle. Hasil penelitian didapatkan setelah dilakukan penerapan terapi bermain puzzle didapatkan hasil bahwa terapi bermain puzzle dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pada anak yang sedang mengalami hospitalisasi. Kesimpulan peneltian ini yaitu terapi bermain merupakan terapi bermain yang dapat membantu menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pada anak yag sedang mengalami hospitalisasi.
NDTAEP: Design of a novel deadline-aware task scheduling model using augmented ensemble pattern analysis
Authors: Gaikwad A. D. , Singh K. R. , Kamble S. D. , Chouhan Vikas
Published: October 2023

A wide variety of scheduling models have been proposed by researchers over the years, and each of them has varying performance in terms of deadline hit ratio, scheduling effort, efficiency of task mapping, etc. However, these models are highly context-sensitive and cannot be scaled to heterogeneous task types due to their internal mapping characteristics. To improve task scalability, this work proposes a design of a novel deadline-aware task scheduling model that uses augmented ensemble pattern analysis for task clustering. The pattern analysis module uses a combination of K-means, hierarchical, and Fuzzy C Means (FCM) clustering to effectively segregate tasks depending on their completion and deadline parameters. These tasks are given to a modified deadline-aware League Championship Algorithm (LCA) optimizer, which assists in mapping the clustered tasks with worker threads. The modified LCA model uses a combination of task priority, task deadline, and worker capacity for scheduling. The model maps tasks that require higher execution effort with moderately performing worker nodes, while tasks with nearer deadlines are allotted to higher-performance workers. Due to the use of an ensemble augmented pattern analyzer with a modified LCA optimizer, the proposed model can improve execution speed by 8%, deadline hit ratio by 1.5%, and scheduling efficiency by 6.5% when compared with various state-of-the-art scheduling approaches. The proposed model was evaluated and showcased a deadline hit ratio of 99.95%, computational efficiency of 96.26%, and average task-scheduling delay of less than 0.1 ms, which makes it highly useful for a wide variety of task scheduling application scenarios.
Indian working women millennials: An assessment of the relevance of green banking practices
Authors: Tiwari Sadhana , Kumar Nitendra , Agarwal Priyanka , Siddiqui Mohd Nafees , Malik Arti
Published: October 2023

Green banking encourage environment-friendly practices and minimizing carbon foot-printing from banking activities. By using latest emerging technologies in Indian banking services, customers reduce using paper such as they used in traditional banking but now they doing banking transactions by digitally instead of paper. Green Banking service is a service that is given by the bank to its customers and done through mainly green phones. So, in this research paper, the researchers’ goal is to gauge the awareness level of millennial working women towards green banking practices in Indian Banking sector. The study is centered on millennial working women, who were born in 1981-96 (22-37age group).The study is descriptive and cross-sectional in nature and it is completely based on primary research and data gathered from 100 millennial working women of India.
Use of AI in Surveying Process of Land Measurement
Authors: Sarvesh Murumkar  , Shivam Ghadge  , Amar Bangar  , Omkar Budhwant  , Prof. Sharif Shaikh
Published: October 2023

We have seen a shift from traditional surveying techniques to more automated techniques and processes, such as the introduction of drones for surveying. For drone surveys, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are equipped with high-resolution cameras that capture data. Whilst facing initial resistance, drone surveys have been widely adopted within the surveying industry due to them allowing surveyors to collect data more quickly and efficiently than ever before.
In land surveying, another automation process that we have seen being used over the past few years is the use of machine learning algorithms to effectively analyse data. Machine learning algorithms are used to automatically detect and map changes in land use over time, allowing for land surveyors to easily recognise areas that may be of interest or concern, and to provide clients with accurate data that enables them to make more informed decisions.
One example of an automated process in land surveying is the use of drones. Drones equipped with cameras and sensors can be used to quickly and accurately survey large areas of land, capturing high-resolution images and data that can be used to create detailed maps. This can save time and money compared to traditional surveying methods, such as using a total station or GPS
Analyzing the Impact of Open Data Ecosystems and Standardized Interfaces on Product Development and Innovation
Authors: Sachin Parate  , Latha Thamma Reddi  , Shashank Agarwal  , Manoj Suryadevara
Published: October 2023

The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the convergence of technological advancements, regulatory mandates, and changing consumer expectations. Central to this transformation is the emergence of Open Banking, a strategic initiative reshaping traditional banking paradigms by advocating for collaboration, interoperability, and customer-centricity. Open Banking, fundamentally facilitated through standardized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), enables secure and seamless sharing of customer-permissioned financial data and services between traditional financial institutions and external third-party developers. Concurrently, the API economy has emerged as a critical enabler of this collaborative model, offering a standardized interface that underpins the integration of diverse systems, allowing for the efficient exchange of data and functionality.
This scholarly article delves into the intertwined realms of Open Banking and the API economy, aiming to elucidate their collective role in propelling collaborative financial services innovation. Open Banking serves as a pivotal force, affording financial institutions a comprehensive view of their customers' financial landscapes, thereby fostering the creation of tailored, responsive, and innovative financial solutions. Complementing this, the API economy acts as the technical scaffolding that enables seamless data sharing and integration, engendering a more connected, agile, and innovative financial ecosystem.
By tracing the evolution of Open Banking from its origins to its present-day global presence, this research highlights its transformative potential, emphasizing its capacity to spur competition, drive innovation, and enhance customer experiences. Moreover, the significance of the API economy is analyzed, shedding light on its pivotal role in establishing open, standardized interfaces, thereby promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation.
In conclusion, this article envisions a future where the symbiotic relationship between Open Banking and the API economy fuels an era of collaborative financial services innovation, ultimately leading to a more inclusive, efficient, and customer-centric financial landscape
Desenvolvimento econômico no Brasil e a renda básica universal no contexto da (pós)pandemia da COVID-19
Authors: Burg Amanda Karolini , Amorim Filho Nelson Nogueira , Véras Neto Francisco Quintanilha
Published: October 2023

O objetivo geral do presente trabalho é verificar se, e em que medida, a renda básica universal pode servir como instrumento para retomada do desenvolvimento econômico nacional. Para tanto, serão abordados os seguintes temas: (i) conceito do termo renda básica universal; (ii) nuances da Lei n.º 10.385/2004; e (iii) impacto econômico de medidas correlatas, quais sejam o auxílio emergencial e o auxílio emergencial residual, implantadas no Brasil durante a Pandemia da Covid-19. Concluiu-se que a renda básica de cidadania, já prevista em lei, não se apresenta somente como um instrumento apto a fomentar o desenvolvimento econômico no período pós-pandemia, mas também apto a diminuir o flagrante cenário de desigualdade social, garantindo liberdade real aos beneficiados. Quanto à metodologia, a natureza da investigação retratou pesquisa pura, qualitativa, descritiva e via método de abordagem indutivo.
DINAMIKA PENGETUA WANITA SEBAGAI AGEN PERUBAHAN DI SEKOLAH BERPAKSIKAN GAYA KOMUNIKASI DINAMIK: SATU PERSPEKTIF
Authors: EMMA BINTI TINGKAS  , SYAHRUDDIN AWANG AHMAD
Published: October 2023

Pengetua merupakan pemimpin atau individu terpenting yang berperanan membawa transformasi dalam memastikan visi dan misi sekolah mampu untuk direalisasikan. Pengetua wanita tidak terkecuali daripada memainkan peranan sebagai agen perubahan, sama seperti peranan yang dimainkan oleh pengetua lelaki. Artikel ini mengetengahkan peranan pengetua wanita yang bertindak sebagai agen perubahan di sebuah sekolah menengah yang terletak di daerah Tuaran. Dalam artikel ini, pengetua wanita melaksanakan peranan sebagai ketua dalam organisasi berpaksikan kepada gaya komunikasi Dinamik berdasarkan daripada dapatan kajian yang diperoleh dari sesi temu bual mendalam bersama dengan pengkaji dan juga edaran borang soal selidik dalam kalangan subordinat yakni guru-guru yang berkhidmat di bawah seliaan beliau. Gaya Komunikasi Dinamik ini merupakan gaya komunikasi yang berorientasikan tindakan (action oriented) menurut Tubbs dan Moss (1996) dalam buku yang dihasilkan oleh mereka, iaitu Human Communication. Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahawa pengetua wanita berjaya melaksanakan peranan sebagai ketua yang diamanahkan untuk memimpin, mentadbir dan mengurus serta membawa kepada anjakan paradigma yang melibatkan aspek akademik, kokurikulum, disiplin dan persekitaran sekolah yang membanggakan. Dapatan kajian ini sekali gus mengesahkan lagi dapatan kajian para sarjana lain sebelum ini yang menyatakan bahawa pengetua merupakan agen perubahan yang menjadi inti pati utama dalam membawa transformasi di sekolah.

 

The principal is the most important leader or individual who plays a role to bringing transformation in ensuring that the vision andmission of the school able to be realized. Female principals are not exempt from playing the same role as agents of change as the role played by male principals. This paper highlights the role of a female principal acting as an agent of change in a secondary school located in the Tuaran district. In this paper, the female principal performs the role of leader in the organization based on a Dynamic communication style, based on the findings obtained from the In-Depth Interview session with the researcher and also thedistribution of Questionnaire Forms among subordinates namely teachers who serve under her. The Dynamic communication style is an action-oriented communication style according to Tubbs and Moss (1996) in their book, Human Communication. This article concludes that female principal successfully performs the role of head entrusted to lead, administer and manage as well as lead to a paradigm shift involving academic aspects, curriculum, discipline, and a proud school environment. The findings of this article also confirm the findings of other scholars who have previously stated that the principal is an agent of change which is the main essence in bringing about transformation in schools.
ADAT DAN AMALAN PERKAHWINAN DALAM KALANGAN MASYARAKAT INDIA (TAMIL) DI SEKINCHAN, SELANGOR: PENGEKALAN TRADISI ATAU MODEN?
Authors: GEETHA THEVARAZEN  , ROSAZMAN HUSSIN
Published: October 2023

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengetahui proses upacara dalam adat dan amalan perkahwinan tradisional masyarakat India dan perubahan-perubahan yang berlaku dalam pengamalan upacara perkahwinan tersebut pada masa kini. Kajian ini dilakukan dalam kalangan masyarakat India di Sekinchan, Selangor. Pada masa kini, adat dan amalan perkahwinan tradisional semakin terhakis dalam masyarakat, terutamanya dalam masyarakat moden termasuk masyarakat India. Terdapat beberapa adat dan amalan upacara yang tidak lagi diamalkan oleh masyarakat India kini. Mereka lebih mengamalkan upacara perkahwinan yang lebih ringkas berbanding upacara perkahwinan tradisional. Hal ini menyebabkan berlakunya perubahan dalam adat dan amalan perkahwinan masyarakat India daripada bentuk amalan tradisi kepada moden. Pendekatan penyelidikan kualitatif telah diaplikasikan dalam kajian ini. Seramai empat orang informan telah ditemu bual secara mendalam. Kaedah pemerhatian juga turut dilaksanakan untuk mendapatkan maklumat yang menyeluruh. Seterusnya, sumber sekunder juga turut digunakan dalam kajian ini untuk mengukuhkan dapatan kajian. Kajian ini melihat kepada tahap upacara perkahwinan iaitu tahap upacara sebelum, semasa dan selepas perkahwinan berlangsung. Hasil kajian menunjukkan amalan dan upacara perkahwinan tradisional yang diamalkan oleh masyarakat India pada masa kini telah mengalami perubahan. Namun, amalan dan upacara perkahwinan tersebut masih mempunyai kesinambungan dengan warisan tradisi masyarakat India. Justeru, implikasi kajian ini adalah penting untuk memulihara adat, amalan dan warisan budaya tradisi nenek moyang masyarakat India di Malaysia daripada pupus.

 

This study was conducted to identify the rituals processes in the practice of traditional Indian and to study the changes that occured in the practice of marriage ceremony among the Indian community nowadays. This study was conducted among the Indian community in Sekinchan, Selangor. Nowadays all the ceremonies that practiced by the traditional Indian community have undergone changes as compared to modern society including Indian community. Some customs and ceremonial practices are no longer practicedby the Indian community today. They are more likely to practice the simple wedding ceremonies then traditionals. This led to a change in customs and practices from traditional to modern forms in marriage. A qualitative research approach has been applied in this study. 4 informants were interviewed and secondary sources were also implemented. The study focussed on the all wedding ceremonies practiced by the Indian community which is the ceremony before, during and after the marriage took place. The results show that the traditional wedding practices and ceremonies practiced by the Indian society today have changed but they still follow the culture of ancestors. Thus, the implications of this study are important to preserve the customs, practices and cultural heritage of the Malaysia ancestral traditions from extinct.
The Role of Katekisasi Sidi in Building Faith to Form the Character of Sidi Participants at HKBP Sukadame Pematang Siantar
Authors: Munthe Bangun , Butarbutar Imelda , Ginting Rini Tiara
Published: October 2023

The aim of this research is to find out the extent of the role of Sidi Catechism in building faith to shape the character of Sidi participants at HKBP Sukadame. The research population was Sidi participants at HKBP Sukadame with a total of 46 people. This research uses a descriptive method while the data analysis used in hypothesis testing is Pearson Product Moment correlation and the data collection tool is a closed questionnaire for variables Pearson Product Moment correlation statistics, and from the correlation results obtained r = 0.372 with a determination test of 13.69% and to determine whether the correlation coefficient is significant at the real level (α) = 0.05. Then a t test is carried out with the testing criterion if tcountgreater than ttable(2.67) > (1.67) at the significance level of 1-0.05 with dk = n-2 then the hypothesis is accepted. In this way, it can be stated that there is a significant relationship between the role of Sidi Catechism in building faith and forming the character of Sidi participants at HKBP Sukadame.

Keywords: Role of Katekisasi Sidi, Building Faith, Building Faith Sidi
Soil pollution assessment of reclaimed agricultural landscapes in the area affected by motor transport
Authors:   Department of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research of Karelian Research Centre Russian Academy of Sciences, Dubina-Chekhovich Elena Viktorovna , Bakhmet Olga , Tkachenko Yulia
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of a study of the motor transport emissions impact on the soils of reclaimed agricultural landscapes. An intensive intake of macro- and microelements (W, Mo, Sn, Sb, Ti, Mg, K, Cd, Cu, V, Co, Mn, etc.) in the composition of technogenic dust, exceeding background concentrations by 1.5 - 74.0 times, leads to their increased content in the arable layer of agricultural lands. On these territories the content of Zn, Pb, Mn in soils ranged from 1.5 to 2.2 MPC. Natural concentrations of Mn, Ba, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Co, W, Mo, Fe, Cd, Sn, Ti, Sb are exceeded by 2.0 - 19.9 times. W, Mo, Fe, Pb, Mn, Co, Sn and Sb were identified among the priority pollutants in soils. The total pollution indicators show that the entire study area of agricultural soils near motor roads is polluted to varying degrees: 77.8% of the total area has a minimum low level of pollution (from 50 to 150 m from the road) and 22% - medium (15 m). In general, the intensity of impact on soils during road traffic is characterized by a minimum low level of pollution. Keywords: AEROTECHNOGENIC SOIL POLLUTION, SOD-PODZOLIC SOIL, TOTAL POLLUTION INDEX, ROAD TRANSPORT, NORTH-WEST OF RUSSIA
Trichoderma fungi as an agricultural biological control in Mexico
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Flores-Córdova María Antonia , Matas Miguel ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Pérez Sandra ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Rodríguez María ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Salas Nora ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Soto Mayra ,   Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. México, Sánchez-Chávez Esteban ,   Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo. México
Published: October 2023

Environmental pollution, food sufficiency, and health are among the main challenges for sustainable crop production in Mexico. The main tool for plant protection is chemical pesticides, but environmental safety and risks to animal and human health have prompted the community and scientists to propose alternatives for their integrated management. This has encouraged the inclusion of biological products, such as species of the antagonistic fungus Trichoderma spp., which act against pests and pathogens in different crops, and are environmentally benign, effective and economically viable. The aim of this paper was to compile information on Trichoderma spp. regarding their taxonomy, ecology, use as biological control, isolation, culture, morphological and molecular identification, mode of action, distribution of native species, and availability of international commercial products and those produced in Mexico. For this purpose, information was selected from indexed journals and suppliers of Trichoderma spp. on open data digital platforms. The exposed information could be useful for Mexican farmers, to know, accept and use biological control with Trichodermaspp. in their crops, for the benefit of quality agriculture and pesticide-free crops. In addition, research could be generated to develop new autochthonous products based on Trichodermaspp. that are more effective against pests and diseases native to Mexico.
Sugar transporters in plant-beneficial endophytic fungus and plant-phytopathogenic nematode interactions
Authors:   Colegio de Postgraduados, Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Fitopatología. México, Gayosso-Rosales Luis Yobani , Rojas-Martínez Reyna Isabel ,   Colegio de Postgraduados, Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Fitopatología. México, de Folter Stefan ,   Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Unidad de Genómica Avanzada (UGA-LANGEBIO).  México, Ochoa-Martínez Daniel Leobardo ,   Colegio de Postgraduados, Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Fitopatología. México, Silva-Valenzuela Manuel ,   Colegio de Postgraduados, Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Fitopatología. México, Zavaleta-Mejía Emma ,   Colegio de Postgraduados, Posgrado en Fitosanidad-Fitopatología. México
Published: October 2023

The transport of sugars, a product of photosynthesis, involves the distribution of carbohydrates from synthesis organs, such as leaves, to the tissues of demand organs such as roots, stems, flowers, fruits and seeds. Their mobilization occurs through the plasmodesmata or apoplast by means of membrane transporters, which are proteins encoded by the so-called sugar transporter genes. Their expression in plants is modified by the presence of microorganisms that colonize them. Studies on their expression in plantnematode interactions are relatively recent, and in plant-beneficial endophyte fungus interactions they have been carried out mainly with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In this review, information on the current state of knowledge of sugar transporters in plantendophyte fungus and plant-nematode interactions is summarized.
Artefacto para eficientar el proceso de la siembra del sistema de producción de amaranto
Authors: Sánchez Olarte Josset , Tapia Mejía Erik , Méndez Espinoza José Arturo
Published: October 2023

Los procesos de innovación y emprendimiento en las zonas agrícolas rurales son aislados y generalmente no se reportan. Especialmente, porque los pequeños productores los implementan a nivel local con el propósito de mejorar sus procesos y dar continuidad a sus sistemas de producción, caracterizados por una combinación de conocimiento tradicional con conocimiento moderno. El objetivo de esta investigación fue, documentar el proceso de innovación y emprendimiento de un artefacto de productores de amaranto para eficientar la labor cultural de la siembra en el sistema de producción. Los resultados muestran que la innovación en el desarrollo de un artefacto y su emprendimiento aplicado a la labor cultural de la siembra disminuye el desgaste de energía física, la aplicación de semilla y los costos en dicha labor.
High adult survival in a northern Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) population
Authors: Pakanen Veli-Matti , Kylmänen Reijo
Published: October 2023

Wetland birds such as waders are in decline across Europe. Information on demography is vital for assessing the causes of population declines, but estimates are needed from multiple populations and time periods. We used capture-recapture data from 2013–2022 including 134 individuals to estimate sex-specific apparent adult survival of Eurasian Curlews from a population breeding on agricultural fields in Finland, a stronghold region for this species in Europe. Using the Cormack–Jolly–Seber-model that considers the recapture probability of individuals, we estimated apparent survival of adults to be 0.89 (SE 0.03) for males and 0.92 (SE 0.03) for females. Our estimates of adult survival are slightly higher than those previously estimated from Fennoscandian breeding grounds in 1980s–1990s (0.82–0.88). Thus, our results suggest that adult survival of populations breeding in northern Europe has not declined during the last decades. Our study supports the view that changes in reproductive success is the main cause of decline in the Eurasian Curlew populations.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЗРИТЕЛЬНО-МОТОРНОЙ КООРДИНАЦИИ МЛАДШИХ ШКОЛЬНИКОВ
Authors: Ниетбаева Г.Б.
Published: October 2023

Мақалада бастауыш мектеп оқушыларының көру-қимыл координациясының ерекшеліктері, сонымен қатар, оның оқу процесіне әсері жайлы баяндалған. Осы бағытта жүргізілген зерттеу- шілердің жұмыстарын негізге ала отырып, бала өміріндегі көру-қимыл координациясының маңызы көрсетіледі. Бастауыш мектеп оқушысында көру-қимыл координациясы дұрыс дамы- маған жағдайда оқуда күрделі қиындықтарға ұшырайды. Көру-қимыл координациясы бойынша ХХ ғасырдағы зерттеулер мен қатар соңғы жылдардағы зерттеу нәтижелері, тұжырымдар, қорытындылар көрсетілген. Бастауыш мектеп оқушыларының ұсақ қол моторикасының дамуы- ның ерекшеліктері, соның ішінде әдістеменің нәтижелері енгізілген. Кілт сөздер: психологиялық даму, көру-қимыл координациясы, бастауыш мектептегі білім, моторика.

В статье рассматривается особенности зрительно-моторной координации младших школь- ников, а также ее влияние на учебный процесс. На основе работ исследователей, проведенных в данном направлении, показано значение зрительно-моторной координации в жизни ребенка. У младшего школьника при неправильном развитии зрительно-моторной координации возникают серьезные трудности в обучении. По зрительно-моторной координации представлены резуль- таты исследований ХХ века и исследования последних лет, вывод. Включены особенности развития мелкой моторики рук младших школьников, в том числе результаты методики. Ключевые слова: психологическое развитие, зрительно-моторная координация, образование в начальной школе, моторика.

The article deals with the peculiarities of hand-eye coordination of younger schoolchildren, as well as its impact on the learning process. The importance of hand-eye coordination in a child’s life is shown in the works of researchers conducted in this direction. The younger schoolchildren with the improper development of hand-eye coordination have serious difficulties in learning. Ultimately, there is a representation of the results of the hand-eye coordination made in the XXth century and in the recent years correspondingly. Although, methodology and features of the development of fine motor skills of the hands of the primary school students were included. Key words: psychological development, hand-eye coordination, primary school education, motor skills.
Derivation of aerosol fluorescence and water vapor Raman depolarization ratios from lidar measurements
Authors: Veselovskii Igor , Hu Qiaoyun , Goloub Philippe , Podvin Thierry , Boissiere William , Korenskiy Mikhail , Kasianik Nikita , Khaykyn Sergey , Miri Robin
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Polarization properties of the fluorescence induced by polarized laser radiation are widely considered in laboratory studies. In lidar observations, however, only the total scattered power of fluorescence is analyzed. In this paper we present results obtained with a modified Mie-Raman-Fluorescence lidar operated at the ATOLL observatory, Laboratoire d’Optique Atmosphérique, University of Lille, France, allowing to measure depolarization ratios of fluorescence at 466 nm (δF) and of water vapor Raman backscatter. Measurements were performed in May–June 2023 during Alberta forest fires season when smoke plumes were almost continuously transported over the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe. During the same period, smoke plumes from the same sources were also detected and analyzed in Moscow, at General Physics Institute (GPI), with a 5-channel fluorescence lidar able to measure fluorescence backscattering at 438, 472, 513, 560 and 614 nm. Results demonstrate that, inside the boundary layer (BL), urban aerosol fluorescence is maximal at 438 nm, then it gradually decreases with wavelength. Results also show that the maximum of the smoke fluorescence spectrum shifted towards longer wavelengths. The smoke layers observed within 4–6 km present a maximum of fluorescence at 513 nm while, in the upper troposphere (UT), the maximum shifts to 560 nm. Regarding fluorescence depolarization, its value typically varies inside the 45–55 % range, however several smoke plume layers detected above 10 km were characterized by a δF increasing up to 70 %. Inside the BL, the fluorescence depolarization ratio was higher than that of smoke and varied inside the 50–70 % range. Moreover, in the BL, δF appears to vary with atmospheric relative humidity (RH) and, in contrast to the elastic scattering, fluorescence depolarization increases with RH. The depolarization ratio of the water vapor Raman backscattering is shown to be quite low (2±0.5 %) in the absence of fluorescence, because the narrowband interference filter in the water vapor channel selects only strongest vibrational lines of the Raman spectrum. As a result, depolarization of the water vapor Raman backscattering is sensitive to the presence of strongly depolarized fluorescence backscattering. The fluorescence contamination into the water vapor Raman channel can be calculated from the water vapor Raman depolarization ratio with the only assumption that δF remains constant within the 408–466 nm range.
First Atmospheric Aerosol Monitoring Results from Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) over Asia
Authors: Cho Yeseul , Kim Jhoon , Go Sujung , Kim Mijin , Lee Seoyoung , Kim Minseok , Chong Heesung , Lee Won-Jin , Lee Dong-Won , Torres Omar , Park Sang Seo
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Aerosol optical properties have been provided from the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS). It is the world’s first geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite instrument designed for atmospheric environmental monitoring. This study describes improvements to the GEMS aerosol retrieval algorithm (AERAOD). These include spectral binning, surface reflectance estimation, cloud masking, and post-processing. Furthermore, the study presents validation results. These enhancements are aimed at providing more accurate and reliable aerosol monitoring results for Asia. The adoption of spectral binning in the lookup table (LUT) approach reduces random errors and enhances the stability of the satellite measurements. In addition, we introduce a new high-resolution database for surface reflectance estimation based on the minimum reflectance method adapted to the GEMS pixel resolution. Monthly background aerosol optical depth (BAOD) values are used to consistently estimate the hourly GEMS surface reflectance. Advanced cloud-removal techniques are implemented to significantly improve the effectiveness of cloud detection and enhance the quality of aerosol retrieval. An innovative post-processing correction method based on machine learning is introduced to address artificial diurnal biases in aerosol optical depth (AOD) observations. This study investigates specific aerosol events. It highlights capability of GEMS to monitor and provide insights into hourly aerosol optical properties during various atmospheric events. The performance of the GEMS AERAOD products is validated against the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) and Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) data for the period from November 2021 to October 2022. The GEMS AOD demonstrates a strong correlation with the AERONET AOD (R = 0.792). However, it exhibits bias patterns including underestimation of high AOD values and overestimation in low AOD conditions. Different aerosol types (highly absorbing fine, dust, and non-absorbing) exhibit distinct validation results. The GEMS single scattering albedo (SSA) retrievals agree well with the AERONET data within reasonable error ranges, with variations observed among the aerosol types. For GEMS AOD exceeding 0.4 (1.0), 42.76 % (56.61 %) and 67.25 % (85.70 %) of GEMS SSA data points fall within the ±0.03 and ±0.05 error bounds, respectively. Model-enforced post-processing correction improved the GEMS AOD and SSA performances, thereby reducing the diurnal variation in biases. The validation of the GEMS aerosol layer height (ALH) retrievals against the CALIOP data demonstrates a good agreement, with a mean bias of -0.225 km, and 55.29 % (71.70 %) of data within ±1 km (1.5 km).
A close look at using national ground stations for the statistical modeling of NO2
Authors: Boersma Foeke , Lu Meng
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Air pollution causes a manifold of negative health and societal problems. It is therefore essential to model and predict air pollution over space. An increasing number of statistical models of air pollution have been developed using geospatial variables associated with air pollution emission and dispersion processes. However, the increasing number of air pollution models does not always equate to an increase in prediction accuracy and uncertainty reduction. An important aspect that is often disregarded is the spatial heterogeneity. In this study, we aim to evaluate and compare various spatial and non-spatial statistical and machine learning methods, with attention given to different spatial groups. Spatial groups are identified by the predictor variables. We found that prediction accuracy differs substantially in different spatial groups. Predictions in places close to roads with high populations show poor prediction accuracy, while prediction accuracy increases in low population density areas for both local and global models. Prediction accuracy is further increased in places that are far from roads for global models. This division into spatial groups also shows that global non-linear methods are capable of higher prediction accuracy than global linear methods. The spatial prediction patterns show that non-linear methods generally predict more smoothly than linear methods. Additionally, clusters of predicted air pollution differ within and between cities. Lastly, applying the same methods to the local dataset yields poor metrics, especially for the non-linear methods.
Global application of a regional frequency analysis on extreme sea levels
Authors: Collings Thomas P. , Quinn Niall D. , Haigh Ivan D. , Green Joshua , Probyn Izzy , Wilkinson Hamish , Muis Sanne , Sweet William V. , Bates Paul D.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Coastal regions face increasing threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather events, highlighting the urgent need for accurate assessments of coastal flood risk. This study presents a novel approach to estimating global Extreme Sea Level (ESL) exceedance probabilities, using a Regional Frequency Analysis (RFA) approach. The research combines observed and modelled hindcast data to produce a high-resolution (~1 km) dataset of ESL exceedance probabilities, including wave setup, along the entire global coastline, excluding Antarctica.The RFA approach offers several advantages over traditional methods, particularly in regions with limited observational data. It overcomes the challenge of short and incomplete observational records by substituting long historical records with a collection of shorter but spatially distributed records. This spatially distributed data not only retains the volume of information but also addresses the issue of sparse tide gauge coverage in less populated areas and developing nations. The RFA process is illustrated using Cyclone Yasi (2011) as a case study, demonstrating how the approach can significantly improve the characterisation of ESLs in regions prone to tropical cyclone activity.In conclusion, this study provides a valuable resource for quantifying global coastal flood risk, offering an innovative methodology that can contribute to preparing for, and mitigating against, coastal flooding.
Chemical Properties and Single Particle Mixing State of Soot Aerosol in Houston during the TRACER Campaign
Authors: Farley Ryan , Lee James , Rivellini Laura-Hélèna , Lee Alex , Dal Porto Rachael , Cappa Christopher , Gorkowski Kyle , Shawon Abu Sayeed Md , Benedict Katherine , Aiken Allison , Dubey Manvendra , Zhang Qi
Published: October 2023

Abstract. A high-resolution soot particle aerosol mass spectrometer (SP-AMS) was used to selectively measure refractory black carbon (rBC) and its associated coating material using both the ensemble size-resolved mass spectral mode and the event trigger single particle (ETSP) mode in Houston, Texas in summer 2022. This study was conducted as part of the Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) program’s Tracking Aerosol Convection Interactions Experiment (TRACER) field campaign. The study revealed an average (± 1s) rBC concentration of 103 ± 176 ng m-3. Additionally, the coatings on the BC particles were primarily composed of organics (59 %; 219 ± 260 ng m-3) and sulfate (26 %; 94 ± 55 ng m-3).  Positive matrix factorization (PMF) analysis of the ensemble mass spectra of BC-containing particles resolved four distinct types of soot aerosol, including an oxidized organic aerosol (OOABC,PMF) factor associated with processed primary organic aerosol, an inorganic sulfate factor (SO4,BC,PMF), an oxidized rBC factor (O-BCPMF), and a mixed mineral dust/biomass burning aerosol factor with significant contribution from potassium (K-BBBC,PMF).  Additionally, K-Means clustering analysis of the single particle mass spectra identified eight different clusters, including soot particles enriched in hydrocarbon like organic aerosol (HOABC,ETSP), sulfate (SO4,BC,ETSP), two types of rBC, OOA (OOABC,ETSP), chloride (ClBC,ETSP) and nitrate (NO3,BC,ETSP). The single particle measurements demonstrate substantial variation in BC coating thickness with coating-to-rBC mass ratios ranging from 0.1 to 100. The mixing state index (χ), which denotes the degree of homogeneity of the soot aerosol, varied from 4 to 94 % with a median of 40 %, indicating that the aerosol population lies in between internal and external mixing but has large temporal and source type variability.  In addition, a significant fraction of BC-containing particles, a majority enriched with oxidized organics and sulfate, exhibit sufficiently high κ values and diameters conducive to activation as cloud nuclei under atmospherically relevant supersaturation conditions.  This finding bears significance in comprehending the activation of rBC-containing particles as cloud droplets and the origins of CCN in urban areas. Our analysis highlights the complex nature of soot aerosol and underscore the need to comprehend its variability across different environments for accurate assessment of climate change.
Nitrogen Availability and Summer Drought, but not N:P Imbalance Drive Carbon Use Efficiency of a Mediterranean Tree-Grass Ecosystem
Authors: Nair Richard , Luo Yunpeng , El-Madany Tarek , Rolo Victor , Pacheco-Labrador Javier , Caldararu Silvia , Morris Kendalynn A. , Schrumpf Marion , Carrara Arnaud , Moreno Gerardo , Reichstein Markus , Migliavacca Mirco
Published: October 2023

Abstract. All ecosystems are simultaneously a source and a sink of atmospheric carbon (C). A change in their balance of net and gross ecosystem carbon uptake, ecosystem-scale carbon use efficiency (CUEECO), is a change in their ability to buffer climate change.  Anthropogenic nitrogen (N) deposition is increasing N availability, potentially shifting terrestrial ecosystem stoichiometry towards phosphorus (P) limitation. Depending on how gross primary production (GPP, plants alone) and ecosystem respiration (RECO, plants and heterotrophs) are limited by N, P, or associated changes in other biogeochemical cycles, CUEECO may change. Seasonally, CUEECO also varies as GPP is more coupled to the growing season than respiration. We worked in a Mediterranean tree-grass ecosystem (locally called ‘dehesa’) characterized by mild, wet winters and summer droughts. We examined CUEECO from eddy covariance fluxes over six years under control, +N and +NP fertilized treatments on three timescales: annual, seasonal (determined by vegetation phenophase) and two-weekly aggregations. Finer aggregation allowed consideration of responses to specific vegetation and meteorological conditions. We predicted that CUEECO should be increased by wetter conditions, and by NP fertilization. Milder and wetter years with proportionally longer growing seasons increased CUEECO, as did N fertilization, regardless of whether P was added.  Using a generalized additive model, whole ecosystem vegetation status and water deficit indicators, which both varied with treatment, were the main determinants of biweekly differences in CUEECO.  The direction of water effects depended on the timescale considered and occurred alongside treatment-dependent water depletion.
The computational and energy cost of simulation and storage for climate science: lessons from CMIP6
Authors: Acosta Mario C. , Palomas Sergi , Paronuzzi Ticco Stella V. , André Jean-Claude , Biercamp Joachim , Bretonniere Pierre-Antoine , Budich Reinhard , Castrillo Miguel , Caubel Arnaud , Doblas-Reyes Francisco , Epicoco Italo , Fladrich Uwe , Kumar Gupta Alok , Lawrence Bryan , Le Sager Philippe , Lister Grenville , Moine Marie-Pierre , Rioual Jean-Christophe , Sylvie Joussaume , Valcke Sophie , Zadeh Niki , Balaji Venkatramani
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) is one of the biggest international efforts to better understand past, present and future climate changes in a multi-model context. A total of 21 Model Intercomparison Projects (MIPs) were endorsed in its 6th phase (CMIP6), which included 190 different experiments that were used to simulate 40000 years and produced around 40 PB of data in total. This paper shows the main results obtained from the collection of performance metrics done for CMIP6 (CPMIP). The document provides the list of partners involved, the CPMIP metrics per institution/model, and the approach used for the collection and the coordination behind this process. Furthermore, a section has been included to analyze the results and prove the usefulness of the metrics for the community. Moreover, we describe the main difficulties faced during the collection and propose recommendations for future exercises.
Accumulation by avalanches as significant contributor to the mass balance of a High Arctic mountain glacier
Authors: Hynek Bernhard , Binder Daniel , Citterio Michele , Larsen Signe Hillerup , Abermann Jakob , Verhoeven Geert , Ludewig Elke , Schöner Wolfgang
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Greenland's peripheral glaciers are losing mass at an accelerated rate and are contributing significantly to sea level rise, but only a few direct observations are available. Here, we use the unique combination of high-resolution remote sensing data and direct mass balance observations to separate and quantify the contribution of a singular avalanche event to the mass balance of Freya Glacier (74.38° N, 20.82 W), a small (5.5 km², 2021) mountain glacier in Northeast Greenland. Elevation changes calculated from repeated photogrammetric surveys on 11th–18th August 2013 and on 28th–31st July 2021 range from -11 m to 18 m, with a glacier-wide mean of 1.56 + 0.10 m (0.85 + 0.20 m w.e.). Somewhat surprisingly, the geodetic mass balance over the full period of 8 years (2013/14–2020/21) is slighly positive, (0.25 + 0.21 m w.e.). A main imprint of the near decadal mass balance stems from the exceptional (2.5 standard deviations above average) winter mass balance of 2017/18 with 1.85 + 0.05 m w.e., when in addition to above average precipitation, snow avalanches affected more than one third of the glacier surface and contributed at least 0.31 m w.e. (17 %) to the total winter mass balance of 2017/18. We estimate the contribution of avalanches to the accumulated mass balance 2013/14–2020/21 as 0.55 m w.e. Without this avalanche event the 8-year mass balance would have been slightly negative, -0.30 m w.e. instead of 0.25 m w.e. Due to a gap in valid observations caused by high accumulation rates and the COVID-19 pandemic the recently reported glacier-wide annual mass balance values now turn out to have a negative bias and demand a thorough reanalysis. Finally, we speculate that the projected future warming increases the likelihood of extreme snowfall events for individual years and thus, may increase the contribution of snow avalanches to the mass balance of mountain glaciers in NE Greenland.