bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ancient Habitat of Kabylia : Identities and Originality
Authors: Samira Hamil
Published: July 2024

The Kabylia region has a rich architectural heritage and is considered one of the most important heritage elementsthat distinguish Algeria from the rest of the world, bequeathed by our ancestors, which attracts the intention despiteits ancient construction and its exposure to many natural factors, remain unshakable. In order to allow futuregenerations to immerse themselves in the culture of their ancestors, they must reintegrate them again and convertthem within the framework of mountain tourism. On the other hand, we note that this habitat has not been the subjectof care and study by specialized researchers, archaeologists and architects. In this communication we invite you to discover the history and architectural structures of villages and houses in Kabylie by focusing on the preparation and organization, as well as the construction techniques and the raw materials used and how can we preserve them?
Sustainable and Safe Public Spaces for Everyday Life in Socio-Spatially Segregated Communities
Authors: López Valenzuela Karol Margarita , García Ruíz Dulce Esmeralda , Díaz Nuñez Verónica Livier
Published: July 2024

How es Item possible to achieve a conceptual relationship between sustainability , security and public space in sociospatially segregated areas? The article aims to address the main theoretical positions on the topic of sustainabilitylinked to environmental safety in public spaces in such a way that Item seeks to glimpse and mitigate que these newspaces conditions are that influence the safety of neighborhoods and cities on a metropolitan scale . Starting from acritical /reflective stance and through documentary analysis , the aim es to establish a semantic network , as well as acloud of words to determine the level of concurrence in this way to establish que relationship exists or does not existsbetween sustainability , security and public space in socially segregated areas , especially , this article is a documentaryand exploratory document that allows us to clarify the problems present at metropolitan scales in Latin America .
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Towards Inclusive and Resilient Cities through Social Diversity and Participation
Authors: Alkhayat Nour , İnalhan Göksenin
Published: July 2024

In a world facing displacement, violent conflicts, climate change, and urban sprawl, urban settings are plagued byinequality, poverty, injustice, and racial and class divisions. These divisions exacerbate violence, crime, and racism. Asurban planners, it is crucial to recognize and develop solutions for present and emerging challenges. Evaluating diversesocial activities with stakeholder participation is essential for fulfilling public interests. This study aims to identify bestpractices for socially sustainable urban environments by leveraging urban diversity and social participation. Byenvisioning inclusive, resilient, and socially sustainable cities, this research investigates participatory urban designthrough case studies of social-diversity-focused projects worldwide. The methodology includes selecting case studiesbased on criteria like geographical representation and levels of community engagement. The objective is to deriveimplementable recommendations for creating inclusive, resilient, and socially sustainable urban environments byanalyzing the impact of social diversity and participation on urban resilience.
Comparative Performance Analysis of Türkiye's Land Management System Using SWOT Analysis Method
Authors: Sürmeneli Hicret Gürsoy
Published: July 2024

With sustainability and digitalization, countries are urgently conducting technical studies as well as legal and economicstudies in land management. In this study, land management models developed by 12 countries with different landmanagement systems were analyzed according to the qualitative research method. The data obtained by the selectedcountries have been examined under these headings: land management, registered data, legal side, technicalinstitutions, digitalization studies and technical models. Comparison tables of the countries were created under thedetermined headings. In addition, a comparison table was created by examining the land management data modelsdeveloped by the countries. The performance analysis of the land management studies in Türkiye (In terms of Planning,Cadastre, Land Infrastructure, Real Estate Valuation) has been made by using the SWOT Analysis method of evaluationof these countries. The strengths and weaknesses of Türkiye's land management system were evaluated as a result ofthe analysis.
Optimizing Retrofit Strategies for RC Frames through Combined Techniques
Authors: SAADI Mohamed , YAHIAOUI Djarir
Published: July 2024

Over the past twenty years, researchers have directed their efforts towards enhancing the earthquake resistance ofconcrete frames through repair and retrofitting. Two main approaches have emerged for bolstering the seismicresilience of previously intact structures prior to earthquake exposure. The first involves augmenting the existingstructure with additional components like steel bracing, while the second entails reinforcing specific structuralelements, such as employing steel cages. Seismic response analyses have been conducted on multi-story reinforcedconcrete (RC) frames originally designed without seismic considerations. This study aims to assess the effectiveness ofretrofitting techniques by comparing the outcomes of employing steel braces, steel cages, and their combinations. Theseismic performance is evaluated according to the RPA 2003 seismic code for Algeria, following the latest guidelines.Static nonlinear analysis was utilized to compare the seismic responses of existing non-ductile RC frames under variousretrofitting schemes.
New Anchorage Technique for GFRP Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Beams Using Bolts-End Anchoring System
Authors: Yahiaoui Djarir , Saadi Mohamed
Published: July 2024

The concept of external glass FRP composite confinement is a current process for strengthening concrete beamssubjected to static loads. End anchorage glass FRP composites of 80 mm width and 90–130 mm length with differentthicknesses (2.4 and 4.8 mm) have been fixed at the bottom of beams with bolts of various diameters (6 and 10mm). It is concluded that the load capacity of the BEGFPC beams is improved by increasing the end-anchorage glassFRP composite thickness (about 98–188%). In addition, the BEGFPC system with bolts of 6 mm diameter hassignificantly improved the flexibility of beams. In contrast, the 10 mm bolts in diameter give a high ultimate load,whatever their quantity. Therefore, combining bolts with diameters of 6 and 10 mm would be the best solution forincreasing the ultimate load and ductility of the retrofitted beams.
Integrating Building Management Systems in High-Rise Structures using Building Information Modeling
Authors: Mujumdar Purva , Agarwal Shlok
Published: July 2024

Rapid industrialization and population growth in urban areas has resulted in scarce land resources thus changing builtform tremendously. Complex construction such as high-rise structures are becoming an essential requirement in urbanareas. Efficient Building Management System (BMS) such as fire safety, heating ventilation and air-conditioning,security, and surveillance along with the operation and maintenance is crucial for high-rise construction projects. Theconstruction industry is one of the most labor-intensive industries in the world with a human centric managementapproach. With the advent of computer technologies, planning and management of building systems in a constructionproject have become easier. The concept of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to manage building managementsystems in construction projects is gaining popularity. In this study, an integrated framework is proposed that includesnumerous aspects of building management systems in high-rise structures with a dynamic BIM model. This proposedframework was explored with a case illustration of a multi-story building. Preliminary results of the model arepresented herewith.
Sosialisasi Meningkatkan Kualitas SDM Melalui MSDM yang Tertata, Terkoordinasi dan Memanfaatkan Wisata pada Bumdes Bojong Kulur Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Desty Febrian Wenny , Solihin Agung
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari PKM adalah untuk mengaplikasikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang dimiliki oleh dosen agar dapat memberikan solusi atas permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat. Program ini tidak hanya bertujuan untuk memberikan kontribusi bagi masyarakat, tetapi juga untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup mereka dan memperkuat keterlibatan perguruan tinggi dalam pembangunan lokal dan nasional. Beberapa kegiatan yang dapat dilakukan dalam PKM antara lain: (1) Pemberian pelatihan atau penyuluhan kepada masyarakat tentang berbagai topik seperti kesehatan, pertanian, pendidikan, dan lain-lain. (2) Pengembangan produk atau teknologi yang dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. (3) Pemberian konsultasi atau pendampingan kepada masyarakat dalam memecahkan masalah yang mereka hadapi. (4) Penyusunan kebijakan atau program yang berorientasi pada pemberdayaan masyarakat. Dalam melaksanakan PKM, dosen biasanya bekerja sama dengan berbagai pihak, seperti pemerintah daerah, lembaga non-pemerintah, atau masyarakat langsung. Hasil dari kegiatan PKM biasanya dievaluasi berdasarkan dampak yang dihasilkan bagi masyarakat yang dilayani serta kontribusi terhadap pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi. Melihat adanya permasalahan tentang kualitas SDM di tempat dibumdes kabupaten Bogor maka dari itu perlu dilakukan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan ilmu dan wawasan tentang kualitas SDM sehingga mampu bersaing dengan kabupaten/kota lain. Tujuannya ingin meningkatkan kualitas manajemen sumber daya manusia melalui manajemen sumber daya manusia yang tertata,tekoordinasi di bumdes kabupaten Bogor. Target dari PkM ini adalah publikasi jurnal terakreditasi nasional dan HKI.
Metode Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assesment Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerimaan Bantuan Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP)
Authors: Suciaty Nenda Putri , Irmayanti Dede , Alam Syariful
Published: July 2024

Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) merupakan program bantuan tunai pemerintah yang menyasar anak usia sekolah yang orang tuanya tidak mampu, yang teridentifikasi dengan Kartu Indonesia Pintar (KIP). Namun program tersebut masih belum menyasar calon penerima bantuan sehingga menimbulkan kesenjangan bagi siswa yang memenuhi kriteria penerima bantuan PIP. Sistem pendukung keputusan dapat membantu dalam mengurangi ketidak tepatan saat memilih calon penerima bantuan. Sistem ini dibangun menggunakan metode pengembangan Waterfall dan metode WASPAS untuk menghitung peringkat calon penerima bantuan PIP serta menggunakan metode Rank Order Centrooid (ROC) untuk pembobotan pada setiap kriteria. Perancangan sistem menggunakan Unified Modeling Language (UML). Bahasa pemrograman menggunakan PHP, Framework CodeIgniter dan database MySQL. Sistem menyediakan fungsi pengelolaan data kriteria, subkriteria, alternatif, penilaian, pengelolaan data pengguna, data profil, serta memungkinkan tampilan perhitungan dan pencetakan hasil akhir. Hasil perhitungan sistem ini memberikan urutan pilihan alternatif penerima bantuan PIP, dari nilai tertinggi hingga terendah.
Captura de carbono en el suelo: una estrategia para la mitigación al cambio climático
Authors: Lince-Salazar Luz Adriana
Published: July 2024

Desde hace más de 4.000 millones de años la tierra ha atravesado por numerosos eventos de cambio climático. Según la paleoclimatología, los eventos de cambio climático presentan una estrecha relación entre el CO2 atmosférico y la temperatura global. El cambio climático actual tiene diferencias con los del pasado, los cuales han obedecido a procesos naturales mientras que este ha sido generado por la humanidad y también han ocurrido más lentamente. Tener incidencia humana y cambios fácilmente perceptibles ha generado alertas mundiales que invitan a frenar el fenómeno, advirtiendo que, de seguir con la velocidad actual, en menos de 200 años, las consecuencias pueden ser catastróficas para la vida humana en la tierra. En el seminario conoceremos cuáles fueron las estrategias naturales que utilizó el planeta para capturar más de 100.000 ppm de CO2 atmosférico y cuánto tardó en realizarlo. Además, se hablará sobre por qué la FAO y el IPCC consideran que conocer el estado actual del carbono orgánico en el suelo es relevante para alcanzar las metas del Acuerdo de París y los ODS, en los cuales Colombia y la FNC están aportando para lograrlos.
Brand loyalty for mobile devices from the perspective of Vietnamese culture: antecedents and moderating effects of age
Authors: Phan Manh Dinh , Le Tran Huynh Thi
Published: July 2024

This study examines the correlations between brand personality, identity, perceived quality, and loyalty, as well as the moderating effect of age. The paper uses structural equation modeling and survey methodologies to present the findings. The data were collected from 228 Vietnamese respondents for the primary analysis. The research results show that brand personality, identification, and perceived quality positively affect brand loyalty. Age also negatively moderates the relationship between brand personality and brand loyalty, and positively moderates the relationship between perceived quality and brand loyalty; however, it does not moderate brand identification-loyalty connections. Additionally, brand loyalty is influenced by brand personality, identification, and perceived quality. Age moderates these relationships. The findings on the moderating effects of age are pioneering academically, especially in Vietnam. This study offers practical recommendations to address branding and marketing issues in business management. Based on moderating effects, managers and businesspeople can create marketing and branding campaigns that target the right age groups for each antecedent.
Investigating the Star-forming Sites in the Outer Galactic Arm
Authors: Verma Aayushi , Sharma Saurabh , Dewangan Lokesh K. , Ojha Devendra K. , Mallick Kshitiz , Yadav Ram Kesh , Kaur Harmeen , Chand Tarak , Mamta  , Gupta Archana
Published: July 2024

We aim to investigate the global star formation scenario in star-forming sites AFGL 5157, [FSR2007] 0807 (hereafter FSR0807), [HKS2019] E70 (hereafter E70), [KPS2012] MWSC 0620 (hereafter KPS0620), and IRAS 05331+3115 in the outer Galactic arm. The distribution of young stellar objects in these sites coincides with a higher extinction and H2 column density, which agrees with the notion that star formation occurs inside the dense molecular cloud cores. We have found two molecular structures at different velocities in this direction; one contains AFGL 5157 and FSR0807, and the other contains E70, [KPS2012] MWSC 0620, and IRAS 05331+3115. All these clusters in our target region are in different evolutionary stages and might form stars through different mechanisms. The E70 cluster seems to be the oldest in our sample; AFGL 5157 and FSR0807 formed later, and KPS0620 and IRAS 05331+3115 are the youngest sites. AFGL 5157 and FSR0807 are physically connected and have cold filamentary structures and dense hub regions. Additionally, the near-infrared photometric analysis shows signatures of massive star formation in these sites. KPS0620 also seems to have cold filamentary structures with the central hub but lacks signatures of massive stars. Our analysis suggests molecular gas flow and the hub filamentary star formation scenario in these regions. IRAS 05331+3115 is a single clump of molecular gas favoring low-mass star formation. Our study suggests that the selected area is a menagerie of star-forming sites where the formation of the stars happens through different processes.
UOCS XIV: Study of the Open Cluster NGC 2627 Using UVIT/AstroSat
Authors: Saketh Pinapati , Panthi Anju , Vaidya Kaushar
Published: July 2024

We study the intermediate-age open cluster NGC 2627, located at a distance of ∼2 kpc, using UVIT/AstroSat and other archival data. Using a machine learning-based algorithm, ML-MOC, on the Gaia DR3 data, we identify 422 cluster members, including four blue straggler stars (BSSs), one yellow straggler star (YSS), one blue lurker (BL), one red clump (RC) star, and two binary candidates with detection in both UVIT/F148W and UVIT/F169M filters. We characterise them using multiwavelength spectral energy distributions (SEDs). Out of the above nine sources, one BSS, the BL, and one binary candidate have a source nearby; hence, we did not fit their SEDs. Of the remaining six sources, we successfully fit two with single-component SEDs and four with binary-component SEDs. The binary-component SED-based parameters indicate that the hot companions of BSSs, the YSS, the RC star, and the binary candidate are extremely low-mass white dwarfs, confirming that at least four out of nine stars (44%) are formed via the mass transfer channel. We fit King’s profile function to the high-probability (p > 0.8) cluster members and estimate the cluster core radius (r

C
) to be 3.84′ and the tidal radius (r

t
) to be 36.85′. We find that the equal-mass binaries are most concentrated towards the cluster center, followed by the single massive stars, and single low-mass stars. The BSS population of the cluster is also found to be located within a radius r ∼ 10 × r

C
from the cluster center, suggesting the dynamical evolution of the cluster.
Final Moments. II. Observational Properties and Physical Modeling of Circumstellar-material-interacting Type II Supernovae
Authors: Jacobson-Galán W. V. , Dessart L. , Davis K. W. , Kilpatrick C. D. , Margutti R. , Foley R. J. , Chornock R. , Terreran G. , Hiramatsu D. , Newsome M. , Padilla Gonzalez E. , Pellegrino C. , Howell D. A. , Filippenko A. V. , Anderson J. P. , Angus C. R. , Auchettl K. , Bostroem K. A. , Brink T. G. , Cartier R. , Coulter D. A. , de Boer T. , Drout M. R. , Earl N. , Ertini K. , Farah J. R. , Farias D. , Gall C. , Gao H. , Gerlach M. A. , Guo F. , Haynie A. , Hosseinzadeh G. , Ibik A. L. , Jha S. W. , Jones D. O. , Langeroodi D. , LeBaron N , Magnier E. A. , Piro A. L. , Raimundo S. I. , Rest A. , Rest S. , Rich R. Michael , Rojas-Bravo C. , Sears H. , Taggart K. , Villar V. A. , Wainscoat R. J. , Wang X-F. , Wasserman A. R. , Yan S. , Yang Y. , Zhang J. , Zheng W.
Published: July 2024

We present ultraviolet/optical/near-infrared observations and modeling of Type II supernovae (SNe II) whose early time (δ
t < 2 days) spectra show transient, narrow emission lines from shock ionization of confined (r < 1015 cm) circumstellar material (CSM). The observed electron-scattering broadened line profiles (i.e., IIn-like) of H i, He i/ii, C iv, and N iii/iv/v from the CSM persist on a characteristic timescale (t
IIn) that marks a transition to a lower-density CSM and the emergence of Doppler-broadened features from the fast-moving SN ejecta. Our sample, the largest to date, consists of 39 SNe with early time IIn-like features in addition to 35 “comparison” SNe with no evidence of early time IIn-like features, all with ultraviolet observations. The total sample includes 50 unpublished objects with a total of 474 previously unpublished spectra and 50 multiband light curves, collected primarily through the Young Supernova Experiment and Global Supernova Project collaborations. For all sample objects, we find a significant correlation between peak ultraviolet brightness and both t
IIn and the rise time, as well as evidence for enhanced peak luminosities in SNe II with IIn-like features. We quantify mass-loss rates and CSM density for the sample through the matching of peak multiband absolute magnitudes, rise times, t
IIn, and optical SN spectra with a grid of radiation hydrodynamics and non-local thermodynamic equilibrium radiative-transfer simulations. For our grid of models, all with the same underlying explosion, there is a trend between the duration of the electron-scattering broadened line profiles and inferred mass-loss rate:

t

IIn

≈
3.8
[

M

̇

/

(0.01 M
⊙ yr−1)] days.
Hunting for Polluted White Dwarfs and Other Treasures with Gaia XP Spectra and Unsupervised Machine Learning
Authors: Kao Malia L. , Hawkins Keith , Rogers Laura K. , Bonsor Amy , Dunlap Bart H. , Sanders Jason L. , Montgomery M. H. , Winget D. E.
Published: July 2024

White dwarfs (WDs) polluted by exoplanetary material provide the unprecedented opportunity to directly observe the interiors of exoplanets. However, spectroscopic surveys are often limited by brightness constraints, and WDs tend to be very faint, making detections of large populations of polluted WDs difficult. In this paper, we aim to increase considerably the number of WDs with multiple metals in their atmospheres. Using 96,134 WDs with Gaia DR3 BP/RP (XP) spectra, we constructed a 2D map using an unsupervised machine-learning technique called Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection (UMAP) to organize the WDs into identifiable spectral regions. The polluted WDs are among the distinct spectral groups identified in our map. We have shown that this selection method could potentially increase the number of known WDs with five or more metal species in their atmospheres by an order of magnitude. Such systems are essential for characterizing exoplanet diversity and geology.
Meridional Flow in the Solar Polar Caps Revealed by Magnetic Field Observation and Simulation
Authors: Yang Shuhong , Jiang Jie , Wang Zifan , Hou Yijun , Jin Chunlan , Song Qiao , Luo Yukun , Li Ting , Zhang Jun , Zhang Yuzong , Zhou Guiping , Deng Yuanyong , Wang Jingxiu
Published: July 2024

As a large-scale motion on the Sun, the meridional flow plays an important role in determining magnetic structure and strength and solar cycle. However, the meridional flow near the solar poles is still unclear. The Hinode observations show that the magnetic flux density in polar caps decreases from the lower latitudes to the poles. Using a surface flux transport model, we simulate the global radial magnetic field to explore the physical process leading to the observed polar magnetic distribution pattern. For the first time, the high-resolution observations of the polar magnetic fields observed by Hinode are used to directly constrain the simulation. Our simulation reproduces the observed properties of the polar magnetic fields, suggesting the existence of a counter-cell meridional flow in the solar polar caps with a maximum amplitude of about 3 m s−1.
A Method of Rapidly Deriving Late-type Contact Binary Parameters and Its Application in the Catalina Sky Survey
Authors: Wang JinLiang , Ding Xu , Li JiaJia , Xiong JianPing , Cheng QiYuan , Ji KaiFan
Published: July 2024

With the continuous development of large optical surveys, a large number of light curves of late-type contact binary systems (CBs) have been released. Deriving parameters for CBs using the the Wilson–Devinney program and the PHOEBE program poses a challenge. Therefore, this study developed a method for rapidly deriving light curves based on the Neural Networks model combined with the Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) algorithm (NNHMC). The neural network was employed to establish the mapping relationship between the parameters and the pregenerated light curves by the PHOEBE program, and the HMC algorithm was used to obtain the posterior distribution of the parameters. The NNHMC method was applied to a large contact binary sample from the Catalina Sky Survey, and a total of 19,104 late-type contact binary parameters were derived. Among them, 5172 have an inclination greater than 70° and a temperature difference less than 400 K. The obtained results were compared with the previous studies for 30 CBs, and there was an essentially consistent goodness-of-fit (R
2) distribution between them. The NNHMC method possesses the capability to simultaneously derive parameters for a vast number of targets. Furthermore, it can provide an extremely efficient tool for the rapid derivation of parameters in future sky surveys involving large samples of CBs.
Discovery of a Barium Blue Straggler Star in M67 and “Sighting” of Its White Dwarf Companion*
Authors: Pal Harshit , Subramaniam Annapurni , Reddy Arumalla B. S. , Jadhav Vikrant V.
Published: July 2024

We report the discovery of a barium blue straggler star (BSS) in M67, exhibiting enhancements in slow neutron-capture (s-)process elements. Spectroscopic analysis of two BSSs (WOCS 9005 & WOCS 1020) and four stars located near the main-sequence turn-off using GALAH spectra, showed that WOCS 9005 has a significantly high abundance of the s-process elements ([Ba/Fe] = 0.75 ± 0.08, [Y/Fe] = 1.09 ± 0.07, and [La/Fe] = 0.65 ± 0.06). The BSS (WOCS 9005) is a spectroscopic binary with a known period, eccentricity, and a suspected white dwarf (WD) companion with a kinematic mass of 0.5 M
⊙. The first “sighting” of the WD in this barium BSS is achieved through multiwavelength spectral energy distribution (SED) with the crucial far-UV data from the UVIT/AstroSat. The parameters of the hot and cool companions are derived using binary fits of the SED using two combinations of models, yielding a WD with T
eff in the range 9750–15,250 K. Considering the kinematic mass limit, the cooling age of the WD is estimated as ∼60 Myr. The observed enhancements are attributed to a mass transfer (MT) from a companion asymptotic giant branch star, now a WD. We estimate the accreted mass to be 0.15 M
⊙, through wind accretion, which increased the envelope mass from 0.45 M
⊙. The detection of chemical enhancement, as well as the sighting of WD in this system, have been possible due to the recent MT in this binary, as suggested by the young WD.
Variability Census of Legacy Catalogs. III. 8600+ New δ Scuti and γ Doradus Stars*
Authors: Zhou Ai-Ying
Published: July 2024

I present the identification of over 4600 new δ Scuti and 4000 new γ Doradus stars, which represent the third phase results of a variability vetting census project in BD, HD, SAO, and PPM catalogs. Across project phases I–III (scanning 468,862 catalog objects), I have identified over 9690 δ Scuti, 7680 γ Doradus, 2600+ Maia variables, 1030+ eclipsing binaries, 20+ RR Lyrae stars, 180+ heartbeat candidates, 9800+ rotating variables (including subtypes of 370+ ELL, 800+ ACV, 100+ SXARI, and hundreds of solar-like oscillators), and several other types as new variables. Notably, more than 120 eclipsing binary systems have been identified with pulsating primary components of either DSCT or GDOR type, while 24 more binaries feature overlapping Maia-type pulsation. Moreover, over 2200 of these variables exhibit hybrid δ Sct-γ Dor pulsations.
Revision of the genus Kunungua (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae) with descriptions of three new species and new generic synonymy
Authors: Bolshakova Darya S. , Konstantinov Fedor V.
Published: July 2024

This study provides a taxonomic revision of the genus Kunungua Carvalho, 1951 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Miridae, Bryocorinae, Eccritotarsini) with the description of three new species, K. atramentomaculatasp. nov., K. geminasp. nov., and K. ornatasp. nov. Revised diagnoses for the genus and three additional species are given, along with a key to the species. Habitus photographs, illustrations of male genitalic structures, and distributional information are provided for each species. The placement of Kunungua within the Prodromus group of genera is discussed. The genus Duducoris Odhiambo, 1962 is recognised as a new junior subjective synonym of Prodromus Distant, 1904, resulting in new combinations for the five species contained in the subsumed genus. Kunungua pallida Linnavuori, 1975 is excluded from the genus Kunungua and treated as a species of uncertain generic placement.
Se raconter pour se réécrire : L’usage des contes pour l’enseignement et la recherche en droit
Authors: Fournier Mireille
Published: July 2024

Ces dernières années, les contes (storywork) sont devenus une source incontournable pour certains chercheur.e.s en droit au Canada. L’auteure fait ici le récit de certains travaux de recherche et d’enseignement du droit faits à l’Université de Victoria, située sur les terres des peuples Songhees, Esquimalt et Wsáneć (en Colombie-Britannique, au Canada), la première faculté de droit au Canada qui enseigne de façon comparative le droit des Premières Nations (indigenous law) et la common law canadienne. Passant par une analyse de l’article « Nomos and Narrative » de Robert M. Cover, l’auteure montre ici de quelle façon l’étude des contes (storywork) peut influencer non seulement l’enseignement ou la recherche, mais également la connaissance et la critique du droit.
Le dialogue entre roman et ethnographie chez Zola : le lieu d’une réflexivité ?
Authors: Tettamanti Valeria
Published: July 2024

Le dialogue chez Zola est abordé ici comme un lieu de réflexivité. Ses ressorts interdiscursifs, entre notes ethnographiques et roman, doivent être pris en compte. Une mise au point conceptuelle et historique de la notion d’« ethnographie », qui est la pierre de touche de la construction romanesque de Zola, ainsi qu’une réflexion sur le statut du dialogue zolien permettent d’aborder la comparaison entre L’Œuvre (1886) et les Dossiers préparatoires . Les conversations des Dossiers préparatoires sont marquées par la préfiguration fictionnelle qui guette le carnet avant même qu’il devienne roman. En retour, la dramatisation des conversations est affectée par la logique documentaire. Dans cette perspective, les dialogues de L’Œuvre , construits entre roman et notes, s’inscrivent dans une esthétique qui régule les « poses » et les prises de position antagonistes de Claude et du père Malgras, ainsi que l’axiologie de la scène actantielle.
Soliton solutions and a bi-Hamiltonian structure of the fifth-order nonlocal reverse-spacetime Sasa-Satsuma-type hierarchy via the Riemann-Hilbert approach
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed M. G. , Adjiri Alle , Manukure Solomon
Published: July 2024

Our objective is to explore the intricacies of a nonlinear nonlocal fifth-order scalar Sasa-Satsuma equation in reverse spacetime which is rooted in a nonlocal $ 5 \times 5 $ matrix AKNS spectral problem. Starting with this spectral problem, we derive both local and nonlocal symmetry relations through rotations within a defined group. We then formulate a specific type of Riemann-Hilbert problem, facilitating the generation of soliton solutions. These solutions are generated by utilizing vectors that reside in the kernel of the matrix Jost solutions. Under the condition where reflection coefficients are null, the jump matrix reduces to the identity, leading to soliton solutions via the corresponding Riemann-Hilbert problem. The explicit formulas of these soliton solutions enable a comprehensive exploration of their dynamics.
Potential of biosurfactant as green pharmaceutical excipients for coating of microneedles: A mini review
Authors: Bami Marzieh Sajadi , Khazaeli Payam , Lahiji Shayan Fakhraei , Dehghannoudeh Gholamreza , Banat Ibrahim M. , Ohadi Mandana
Published: July 2024

Microneedles, a novel transdermal delivery system, were designed to improve drug delivery and address the challenges typically encountered with traditional injection practices. Discovering new and safe excipients for microneedle coating to replace existing chemical surfactants is advantageous to minimize their side effect on viable tissues. However, some side effects have also been observed for this application. The vast majority of studies suggest that using synthetic surfactants in microneedle formulations may result in skin irritation among other adverse effects. Hence, increasing knowledge about these components and their potential impacts on skin paves the way for finding preventive strategies to improve their application safety and potential efficacy. Biosurfactants, which are naturally produced surface active microbial products, are proposed as an alternative to synthetic surfactants with reduced side effects. The current review sheds light on potential and regulatory aspects of biosurfactants as safe excipients in the coating of microneedles.
La mort en Arabie du Nord-Est : Synthèse des pratiques funéraires entre 1000 av.-700 apr. n. è.
Authors: Laguardia Marie
Published: July 2024

Les tombes constituent les vestiges les mieux représentés en Arabie du Nord-Est. Caractérisées par des tumuli, des tertres de sédiment recouvrant une à plusieurs sépultures, leur utilisation semble s’inscrire dans une tradition funéraire remontant à l’âge du Bronze. A partir de l’âge du Fer et jusqu’à l’Antiquité tardive, les vastes nécropoles tumulaires font l’objet de nombreuses réoccupations tandis qu’apparaissent de nouveaux espaces funéraires dans le paysage régional. Grâce aux données de fouilles et de prospections disponibles, le présent article propose de faire la synthèse des tombeaux et des pratiques funéraires en Arabie du Nord-Est entre 1000 av. n. è. et 700 apr. n. è. L’architecture des tombeaux et des espaces sépulcraux, associée à la culture matérielle, ont permis de mesurer la persistance de certains rites au cours du temps ou, au contraire, l’intégration de nouvelles pratiques funéraires par les populations locales.
Nouveaux jalons dans l’histoire politique de l’Arabie orientale pendant les premiers siècles de l’ère chrétienne
Authors: Robin Christian Julien
Published: July 2024

Les inscriptions antiques découvertes en Arabie du nord-est et en Arabie du sud, au cours des dernières décennies, comportent des nouveautés souvent passées inaperçues. Il a semblé utile de regrouper ces nouveautés ici. Les deux principales sont la probable extension du royaume de Characène en Arabie du nord-est vers le début de l’ère chrétienne et l’identification du royaume de Tanūkh avec celui d’al-Ḥīra (3e-6e siècles de l’ère chrétienne).
Impact of Energy Crisis on Developed and Developing Countries
Authors: Khan Adeeba , Hussain Imtiaz , Khan Naveed
Published: July 2024

The energy landscape is rapidly changing in an increasingly interconnected world, presenting both opportunities and challenges to develop and developing countries. The end of the coal, gas, and oil cycles is expected, which has resulted in a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions and an energy crisis. This chapter offers a thorough analysis of global energy concerns, outlining trends, obstacles, and suggested courses of action. The goal is to present and analyze data from numerous studies on the energy crisis in the US, Europe, and developing nations (Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh) using actual statistics. International Energy Agency, World Bank, United Nations Environment Programme, and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change data are compared with data from developed and developing nations. Both developed and developing countries need to focus on renewable energy such as wind energy, solar energy, biomass, electricity and geothermal energy.
An unusual case of central abdominal pain: Jejunal diverticulitis
Authors: De Silva G. P. U. P. , Wijeratne T. , Jayasekara P.
Published: July 2024

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Preoperative nutritional assessment by using subjective and objective criteria and its implication in the outcome of cancer patients undergoing abdomino-pelvic surgeries
Authors: Gautam V. K. , Shankaran R. , Pandey G. , Dwivedi S. , Raj R. , Anshu A. , Dwivedi S.
Published: July 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines “nutritional status” as the condition of the body resulting from the intake, absorption, and utilization of nutrients and the influence of particular physiological and pathological status.[1] Globally, malnutrition affects a significant proportion of individuals, with prevalence rates ranging from 30% to 85%, particularly prevalent among patients with gastric, pancreatic, lung, prostate, and colon cancers.[2] In cancer patients, malnutrition is associated with decreased treatment tolerance, increased postoperative morbidity and mortality, and diminished quality of life [3]The evaluation of nutritional status in cancer patients commonly relies on subjective methods such as the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA)[4] and objective measures like anthropometry and biochemical parameters[5]. Despite their widespread use, no single method is universally accepted as the "gold standard," each possessing its’ inherent limitations.
Le farfalle delle zone speciali di conservazione IT5190008 Lago di Montepulciano e IT5190009 Lago di Chiusi (Toscana)
Authors: Favilli Leonardo , Piazzini Sandro
Published: July 2024

Butterflies of the IT5190008 Lago di Montepulciano e IT5190009 Lago di Chiusi (Tuscany)’s special areas of conservation (Lepidoptera Papilionoidea). Unpublished data collected between 1990 and 2022 and bibliographic and website data updated to 2023 on the rhopaloceran fauna of the lake of Montepulciano and lake of Chiusi, two special areas of conservation (92/43/EEC) in southern Tuscany, showed 57 and 64 species. The most significant species for conservation value and interesting because they are not so common elsewhere in southern Tuscany are Zerynthia cassandra (Geyer, [1828]), Cupido argiades (Pallas, 1771), Apatura ilia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) e Nymphalis antiopa (Linnaeus, 1758). The carrying out of late mowing of the herbaceous vegetation (in October-November) carried out in rotation on plots of reduced surface area alternating over the years and the monitoring of the species are fundamental measures for ensuring the survival of the rhopaloceran fauna of the Lago di Montepulciano and Lago di Chiusi, in particular of the populations of Zerynthia cassandra (Geyer, [1828]), few in number in Chiusi and probably declining in numbers in Montepulciano.
Comparative analysis of nursing students’ reflection levels before and after debriefing in simulation training in South Korea: qualitative analysis design
Authors: Lim Sun-Young , Bae Mi-Jeong
Published: July 2024

Purpose: To measure the level of reflection, this study analyzes diaries written by third-year nursing students before and after the debriefing stage in simulation training. A qualitative study using diary entries from 15 nursing students to explore reflection depth.Methods: Students engaged in simulation training and the debriefing stage, documenting their reflections in diaries. Before and after debriefing, reflections were rated from Level 1 (reflectivity) to Level 7 (theoretical reflectivity).Results: The total number of reflection levels rose significantly from 545 to 829 post-debriefing, enhancing higher-order reflection.The shift signifies a move from superficial to deep reflection, highlighting debriefing's role in fostering critical thinking.Conclusion: The findings underscore the critical role of debriefing in enhancing reflective thinking in nursing education. There is a demonstrated need for further research into the specific elements of debriefing that are most effective at promoting deep reflection. Future studies should conduct comparative analyses of different debriefing methods and approaches across various educational settings. This research could lay the foundation for designing more effective debriefing strategies that foster critical thinking and improve learning outcomes in nursing education.
South Korean first-time mothers’ knowledge of digestive health problems in infancy and their utilization of health care facilities for digestive health concerns: a descriptive study
Authors: Lee Yijin , Bang Kyung-Sook
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the knowledge level of first-time mothers regarding digestive health issues in infancy and to examine the utilization of healthcare facilities for such problems.Methods: Data from 119 first-time mothers of infants under 6 months of age were analyzed. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted using the SPSS software.Results: The average correct response rate for first-time mothers’ knowledge of digestive health problems in infancy was 61.9%. The highest correct response rate was observed for infantile colic, while diarrhea had the lowest. Less than 50% of mothers received education on infant digestive health problems across all categories. Among digestive health problems in infancy, diarrhea exhibited the highest rate of healthcare utilization, whereas infantile colic had the lowest. First-time mothers’ knowledge of digestive health problems in infancy varied based on maternal age (t=-3.66, p<.001), education level (t=-2.26, p=.026), and planned pregnancy (t=3.24, p=.002). Moreover, mothers who received education on infant digestive health problems demonstrated better overall knowledge of digestive health problems.Conclusion: The rate of education regarding digestive health problems during infancy among first-time mothers was < 50%. Furthermore, mothers educated on infant digestive health issues exhibited improved knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to provide appropriate pre-education to primiparous common gastrointestinal health issues in infants.
Heteropic Pancreatic Rest in Gall Bladder: Is It Really Worrisome?
Authors: Ansari Sameer Ahmed Abdul Hamid , Alsindi Khalid Ahmed , Bakry Husham
Published: July 2024

Heterotopia of pancreas is defined as an abnormal location of pancreatic tissue devoid of vascular and anatomical connections from main pancreas. The stomach is the most common site of such heterotopia, although the lesion can be encountered throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract. Involvement of gallbladder is extremely rare with few cases reported so far in the literature. We described a similar finding in a 28-year-old female patient, who presented with chronic abdominal pain.
Fluoride Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Thermally Treated Dolomite Powder as Adsorbent in the Fixed Bed Column
Authors: Rudram Chinthayyanaidu , Reddy P. Dinesh Sankar
Published: July 2024

Aim:

The objective of this paper was to investigate the ability of thermally treated dolomite powder (TTDP) to remove fluoride ions from wastewater in a fixed bed column system, and to understand how different operating parameters such as bed height, initial fluoride concentration, and flow rate of influent affected the performance of the system.

Materials and Methods:

The researchers used several different models to analyze the data collected from the column experiments, and they also characterized the TDP adsorbent using field emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction in order to understand its surface morphology.

Results:

Adsorption capacity increased with the initial fluoride concentration and decreased with bed height. Saturation concentration increases with an initial concentration of fluoride and decreases with bed height and flow rate of influent. Error analysis between experimental results and model results has been done using different predefined error functions. Regeneration of TDP adsorbent is done using a 1N NaOH solution.

Conclusions:

The breakthrough time increases with a low flow rate of 15 ml/min, low influent concentration of 5 ppm, and higher bed depth of 20 cm. The experimental data from the fixed bed column for fluoride removal are well fitted with all classic models, and the coefficient of regression is close to unity. Regeneration studies have shown that the adsorbent (TTDP) can undergo three cycles of regeneration.
Serum Uric Acid as a Marker of Coronary Artery Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: An Observational Study
Authors: Shah Nupur , Singh Reena , Shah Paras , Shah Asha N , Singh Gaurav
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Cardiovascular disease is the most prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Hypertension, obesity, and smoking are well-established risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in diabetes. Hyperuricemia is an emerging risk factor for insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Our objective in the present study was to assess the association of serum uric acid with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital; a total of 100 patients who presented to the hospital with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus were selected by simple random sampling technique and divided into two groups based on echocardiography and coronary angiography reports. Serum uric acid, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile, and body mass index (BMI) measurements were performed. Data were analyzed into the SPSS version, and the Pearson coefficient was used to assess the association between uric acid and cardiovascular disease risk factors. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

The mean uric acid is higher (6.79 ± 1.42 mg/dL) in diabetic patients with CAD compared to diabetics without CAD (4.82 ± 1.66 mg/dL). A positive correlation was found between serum uric acid, BMI, and lipid profile.

Conclusion:

Serum uric acid was significantly associated with the presence of CAD and CAD risk factors and can be used as a predictive marker for cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Coexistent Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Permanent Pacemaker Implantation - A Study from Major Center in North Eastern India
Authors: Dutta Bornali , Yadav Arun Kumar , Iqbal Farhin
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

Aim:

Data regarding the incidence of coexisting coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) in our country are limited. The incidence of coexisting CAD and its clinical characteristic in patients undergoing PPI have not been reported from North-east India. This study has been undertaken to study the incidence of coexisting CAD in patients undergoing PPI with risk factors for CAD or with documented atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and also to compare the clinical characteristics between patients with and without CAD.

Materials and Methods:

We prospectively collected data of patients undergoing PPI in our center from June 2020 to December 2021. We evaluated data on indications and clinical characteristics of patients undergoing PPI having risk factors for CAD or with documented ASCVD and also compared the clinical characteristics between patients with and without CAD in the study population.

Results:

A total of 289 subjects underwent PPI during the study period, of which 54 patients were included in the study, who had risk factors for CAD or with documented ASCVD. The mean age of the patients was 62.93 ± 9.06 years. Males outnumbered females with a male-to-female ratio of 5.7:1. CAD was observed in 63% of the study population and 29.6% had obstructive CAD. Patients with CAD were predominantly males (94.1% vs. 69.7%, P = 0.01) and had a statistically significant increase in the incidence of dyslipidemia (79.4% vs. 50%, P = 0.026) and left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction (26.5% vs. 5%, P = 0.0544). The incidence of hypertension (70.6% vs. 45%), diabetes (61.8% vs. 35%), smoking (61.8% vs. 55%), and mean age (64.41% vs. 60.4) was also higher in the CAD group though not statistically significant.

Conclusion:

The present study represents the first reported study on the incidence of coexisting CAD in patients undergoing PPI with risk factors for CAD or with documented ASCVD from Northeast India and has observed the incidence to be 63%, of which 29.7% had obstructive disease. Patients undergoing PPI with coexisting CAD were predominantly males and had a statistically significant increase in the incidence of dyslipidemia and LV systolic dysfunction. There was also increase in the incidence of hypertension, diabetes, and smoking in the CAD group though statistically not significant.
Acardiac twinning: A rare case of noninterventional positive resolution
Authors: Ghosh Deepti , Das Asima
Published: July 2024

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence refers to a rare pregnancy complication caused by an abnormality in the umbilical artery in monochorionic twins. Here, we present a case report of a 28-year-old female who was referred to our hospital upon detection of TRAP on midtrimester ultrasonography. After careful examination of the condition of the patient, she was successfully treated. Early diagnosis of TRAP can provide the mother with treatment and care that might aid in minimizing damage to the healthy twin. Management options depend on the clinical and radiological parameters of each case.