bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALITICAL SUMMURY IN OPERATIONAL-SEARCH ACTIVITY AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
Authors:   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kiev, Ukraine, Vasylyncnuk V. I. , Pohoretskyi M.M. ,   National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine, Tikhonov S. V. ,   National Academy of Internal Affairs, Kiev, Ukraine
Published: October 2023

In the article was researched specific problems of using results of the analytical work during operational-search actions and also in criminal process, the solution of which is possible only by making changes to the current legislations that regulates mentioned spheres. The goal of the article is to create and propose some recommendations, changes and additions to legislation acts with improvement and using of analytical conclusion in operational-search activity and criminal process. The result of the analytical work is a conclusion and recommendations, that are created in digital or written form with obligatory mention of used analytical instruments, databases, resolutions of investigative judge, appeal court judge, prosecutor’s or investigator’s permission if investigated information is gained as the result of operational-search measures, investigative (search) and other processual actions. As the result of the research was formulated and proved that analytical conclusion could be used like other materials could be used: as a cause to start pretrial investigation of criminal offences; as evidence in criminal proceedings; as prophylactic, detection, investigation of criminal offences; as a cause to decision-making about implementing of operational-search measures, investigative (search) and other processual actions; to mutual inform of units that are implementing operational-search measures and other legislative units; to inform governmental bodies according to their competence; to inform international legislative bodies, foreign states according to the programs of international cooperation. Was proved that besides protocols about implementing of operational-search measures, investigative (search) and results of covert cooperation should be considered as evidence in criminal proceedings.
Formulation and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potential of Glycerosomes Containing Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale Extracts
Authors: Kiran Thakur, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. Anjana Devi
Published: October 2023

The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of A. sativum and Z. officinalis extracts mediated glycerosomes formulation by thin film of lipid hydration method.  The water content present in the A. sativum and Z. officinale was 42.3 and 27.2 % respectively. The yield of A. sativum and Z. officinale extract using ethanol as solvent through the Soxhlation process was found to be 4.7 ± 1.05 and 12.7 ± 1.108 % respectively. The crude drug of A. sativum and Z. officinale showed foreign organic was found to be 0.2 and 0.21 % and volatile oil was found to be 1.8 and 2.4 % only.  The ash study revealed that total, acid-insoluble, water-soluble, and sulfated ash values were for the crude drugs of A. sativum and Z. officinale. The ethanol extracts showed maximum extractive yield. The phytochemicals detected in A. sativum bulb ethanol extract are Alkaloids, Carbohydrates, Cardiac glycosides, Phenols, Sterols, Triterpenoids, Saponins, Flavonoids, and Fixed oils and in Z. officinale rhizome ethanol extract are Alkaloids, Carbohydrates, Cardiac glycosides, Anthraquinone glycosides, Proteins and Amino acids, Triterpenoids, Saponins, Flavonoid, and Fixed oils. The prepared glycerosome was spherical with a slightly irregular shape.  The negative potential of glycerosomes demonstrates the greater stability of the vesicular dispersion.  The ASEE glycerosome formulations (F1 and F2) exhibited better antibacterial activity and greater antifungal activity against the gram-negative bacteria in comparison with the ZOEE glycerosome formulations (F3 and F4).   The present research work strongly concluded that the A. sativum and Z. officinale and their glycerosome formulations are good candidate drugs and formulations for the safe and effective treatment of microbial infections
Financial sovereignty — myth or reality?
Authors: Gracheva E. Yu.
Published: October 2023

The article deals with some issues of the content of financial sovereignty as part of state sovereignty, its subsystem. It is substantiated that state sovereignty in unity and interconnection includes such types of it as economic, political, in the field of defense, food, education, culture, ecology, etc. The weakening of sovereignty in any particular area does not entail the loss of state sovereignty , since the public authorities have sufficient capacity to take appropriate measures to achieve the necessary balance. Measures of sanctions impact on the Russian Federation in 2022 showed that financial sovereignty is the most important component of state sovereignty, which was primarily negatively affected. Preservation of stability and sustainability in the financial sector was possible due to the anti-sanction measures taken in the Russian financial system.
Self-regulation of audit activity: current state and development prospects
Authors: Sobol O. S.
Published: October 2023

The proposed article discusses the current state and further development of the institution of audit self-regulation. The features of the system of regulation of audit activity are indicated, which, taking into account world experience, is based on a combination of regulation carried out by the Ministry of Finance of Russia, the Bank of Russia, with a self-regulation mechanism by the professional community of auditors. The features of the legal status of the self-regulatory organization of auditors are determined from the standpoint of its special functions, rights and obligations. In accordance with the legislation on audit activity, the governing bodies and specialized bodies of the self-regulatory organization of auditors, including the Committee of audit organizations in the financial market, are characterized. The provisions on the control powers of the Ministry of Finance of Russia for self-regulatory organizations are outlined. Attention is paid to assessing the real state of audit self-regulation, taking into account the negative trends that can be traced today in the field of audit self-regulation. The prospects for the development of self-regulation as “the main institution of the audit profession”, which will significantly reduce the negative trends of the current period of audit selfregulation, are determined.
On the right of the taxpayer not to comply with unlawful acts and requirements of tax authorities: problems of theory and practice
Authors: Yadrikhinskiy S. A.
Published: October 2023

The subject of the study is a little-studied issue in the theory of tax law related to the implementation of the taxpayer’s subjective right to selfdefense. The article analyzes the law enforcement practice that reflects the problems of implementing this right. The author describes his own experience of non-compliance with illegal requirements of tax officials and related legal consequences. The author reveals a legal paradox and a conflict: on the one hand, the taxpayer’s ability to respond quickly to violations committed against him, on the other hand, the presumption of legality of actions and acts of tax officials. The author substantiates the idea that this right of the taxpayer is not supported by any guarantees. It is concluded that the taxpayer’s legal capacity to prevent illegal acts and actions of public authorities is illusory. The author’s personal observations are used as evidence. There is a need for explanations from the higher judicial authorities on the procedure and form of unhindered use of the right not to comply with illegal acts and requirements of tax authorities and their officials.
Legal regulation of the application of benefits on mandatory payments by individual subjects of financial law
Authors: Boltinova O. V. , Sorokin A. A.
Published: October 2023

Issues related to tax benefits are an integral part of the stimulus function of taxes. The article is devoted to the analysis of doctrinal definitions of “tax exemption”, correlation of this concept with the term tax preference. The article provides a classification of tax benefits with practical examples.

For the purposes of the research the authors consider various approaches to definition of a “tax benefit”, the norms and law-enforcement practice substantiating differentiation of the mentioned concept and the term “tax preference” are investigated. A separate consideration of the provisions on taxation of innovative activities and IT-companies. In addition, the authors formulated a proposal to improve the legislation in this area.
Single tax account: advantages and disadvantages
Authors: Orlova N. Yu.
Published: October 2023

The article discusses and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of introducing a single tax account from January 1, 2023 for paying taxes, fees, penalties, fines and interest. The author gives the following concepts: UNS, total obligation, account balance, overdue arrears. The legislation fixing the introduction of the UNS is analyzed, the procedure for issuing payment orders, the sequence of debiting funds from the UNS are explained. Examples of disputes arising between the IFTS and taxpayers when using a single tax account are given.
Predicción de demanda y generación renovable con Deep Learning: Aplicación a la optimización de estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos
Authors: Ramos-Pérez Francisco , Vivas Venegas Carlos , Rubio Francisco R.
Published: October 2023

Los vehículos eléctricos se están popularizando y son claves para el transporte del futuro debido a su contribución en la reducción de las emisiones de carbono. Uno de los desafíos que plantea la electrificación de la movilidad es el soporte que tendrá que dar la infraestructura actual de red eláctrica a estos vehículos. Un aspecto crucial para resolución de este problema pasa por una gestión y planificación inteligentes del proceso de carga. El uso de técnicas basadas en datos y de aprendizaje automático (Machine Learning) para entender y predecir el comportamiento de carga de vehículos eléctricos y de generación renovable (fotovoltaica) pueden servir para mejorar estos algoritmos de planificación. En este artículo se propone un caso de estudio para evaluar el impacto de las técnicas mencionadas en los algoritmos de planificación dinámica de la demanda de carga. Este algoritmo hace uso de predicciones de la demanda y de la producción fotovoltaica generadas por modelos de redes neuronales. Estos modelos secuenciales han sido entrenados con datos obtenidos de una base de datos pública en el caso de la demanda y de una planta fotovoltaica real en el caso de la producción. En predicción de la demanda, el modelo que ha obtenido mejores resultados ha sido el modelo con redes LSTM con una ventana temporal de 4 días, obteniendo un MAE de 4.41 kW y un RMSE de 4.10 kW sobre los datos de testeo. En la predicción de la generación, el mejor modelo ha resultado ser el modelo de redes CNN+LSTM con una ventana temporal de 1 día, obteniendo un MAE de 55.60 kW y un RMSE de 104.61 kW sobre los datos de testeo.
A Primary Qualitative Study Exploring Adult BAME Individuals' Experiences
Regarding Physical Activity from the North-East of England During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mbabazi Johnson , MacGregor Fiona , Breckon Jeff , Tolchard Barry , Kunonga Edward , Nalweyiso Dorothy Irene , Fashina Abiola , Fashina Lawrence Achilles
Published: October 2023

Researchers have found that people from BAME communities have worse health outcomes from many health interventions and face health disparities. BAME individuals experience health inequities and lower health intervention results. The experiences of adult Teesside-based BAME individuals' regarding physical activity (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic were mapped onto the capability, opportunity, and motivation model of behaviour (COM-B). Twelve adult BAME participants were interviewed using semi-structured interviews that lasted 40 to 60 minutes and captured participant perceptions of how their PA and perceptions related to living a healthy PA lifestyle during the pandemic between April and August 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Using thematic analysis, 10 themes were generated, but only three themes were discussed. These include knowledge and awareness of the PA lifestyle, participants' perceptions of the opportunities to improve the PA lifestyle choice of adult BAME, and the change in perceptions of PA due to COVID-19 lockdown. While literature has explored the COM-B model, there have been generalised findings that are not specific to adult BAME individuals' lived PA experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to understand the shift in adult BAME perceptions and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, therefore calling for the urgent need to modify both models in order to combat the high mortality rates of adult BAME individuals related to sedentary lifestyle diseases. This indicates that there is a critical requirement for the COMB model in order to implement policies. Nevertheless, limited PA studies have used lifestyle behaviour models to enhance behavioural modification.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation and Maternal Virilisation with Successful Pregnancy Outcome
Authors: Al Ghaithi Istaqlal SH , Santhosh Jayasree , Al Rawahi Thuria , Al Shabibi Maryam S , Al Harthy Najat R , Al Kalbani Jokha , Al Hanashi Maisa SS
Published: October 2023

Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL) and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during pregnancy are both benign conditions where the ovaries are enlarged with presence of multiple thin-walled cysts. The differential diagnosis is ovarian malignancy. Hyperandrogenism with resultant maternal virilisation could be seen in some cases of HL as well as in androgen secreting tumours. We report a 41-year-old female patient who underwent ovulation induction due to secondary infertility at a high-risk pregnancy unit in Muscat, Oman, in 2022. She had recurrent hospital admission with abdominal pain and large multicystic enlargement of both ovaries. She developed virilisation features by 35 weeks of pregnancy. Lower segment caesarean section was done at 36 weeks gestation for breech presentation with intra-uterine growth restriction. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the benign nature of the cysts. Ovarian cysts and hyperandrogenism gradually resolved 3-months post-delivery. Awareness, judicious imaging and close monitoring in such cases can result in live birth and avoid oophorectomies.
Nietzsche: the Critic of Rational Humanism
Authors:   Saratov State University, Campos A.D.
Published: October 2023

The primary goal of this article is analysing Nietzsche`s critics of rational humanism. Nietzsche believes that rational humanism is the deadlocking way of Western world. Its negative influence interferes with realisation of strong-willed potentialities of the person, enthrals him. The natural results of such situation are totalitarian ideologies and modes.
The Image of the Grand Inquisitor in Religious Philosophy of K. Barth
Authors:   Saratov State University, Sevryukova E.S.
Published: October 2023

The article is about problem of man’s being in the situation of spiritual and moral values crisis. This crisis leads to appearance of the fenomenon of Grand Inquisitor. The image of Grand Inquisitor had been created by F.M. Dostoevsky and in theology of K. Barth it became the symbol of situation of world, in which God’s death was proclaimed. Therefore Barth claimed that humanity had to do everything to avoid spiritual and cultural catastrophe, to which Grand Inquisitor could lead humanity.
The Philosopher’s Conceptual World
Authors:   Saratov State University, Ustyantsev V.B.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to a philosophical heritage of a well-known native Russian philosopher V.P. Kokhanovsky. This work represents the analysis of ideas and principles of dialectics in epistemological models of the world, that were conceptually shaped by the Rostov scientist. Also this thesis identifies the contribution of the thinker to development of historical-philosophical knowledge. The author of the article mentions the role of professor V.P. Kokhanovsky in development of philosophical education in the higher school.
Dostojanstvo in empatija v fazah življenjskega cikla
Authors: Jožica Knez Riedl Jožica
Published: October 2023

Pozornost, namenjena dostojanstvu in empatiji, vsakemu zase kot tudi povezano, se opazno veča. Zaradi dogajanja v mikro, mezo in makro okolju se jima posvečajo številne razprave in dokumenti, predvsem v povezavi s starajočo se družbo. Dostojanstvo zveni mnogim sicer zastarelo, empatija pa idealistično, kakor da nimata več povezave s stvarnostjo 21. stoletja. Prispevek naslavlja starejše. Tako dostojanstvo kot empatija sta pomembna na samem začetku življenja in sta prisotna v vseh naslednjih fazah življenjskega cikla. Dostojanstvo si človek pridobi ob rojstvu kot humano vrednoto, nihče mu ga ne bi smel odvzeti. Kako ga krepi in razvija ter ohranja, je odvisno od posameznika, okolja in razmer. Ohraniti dostojanstvo ni enostavno, večkrat je trda preizkušnja. Starejše pesti strah pred izgubo identitete in samospoštovanja. Želijo razumevanje in spoštovanje, zavračajo neprepoznavnost, izključitev iz procesa odločanja o sebi. Ljudje, ki profesionalno skrbijo za starejše, bi se morali tega priučiti, če jim že ni prirojeno. Varovati dostojanstvo starejših in prebujanje empatije do soljudi je vitalnega pomena, tudi zaradi uveljavljanja novih tehnologij, digitalizacije in robotizacije.
Dostopno e-izobraževanje za seniorje
Authors: Debevc Matjaž
Published: October 2023

Pri razvoju informacijske in komunikacijske tehnologije se poudarja tudi razvoj novih metod izobraževanja, še posebej e-izobraževanja, prilagojenega potrebam in zahtevam seniorjev. Število seniorjev po vsem svetu hitro narašča, pri čemer se povečuje tudi njihova digitalna pismenost ter njihove potrebe po večji ponudbi e-izobraževanja. V prispevku so predstavljeni načini uporabe tehnologij s strani seniorjev in njihove zahteve in potrebe pri njihovi uporabi, predvsem na področju dodatnega izobraževanja in usposabljanja. Glede na podane vrste e- izobraževanja in glede na pregled literature so predstavljene tudi prednosti e-izobraževanja za seniorje, skupaj s primeri dobre prakse, ki se najpogosteje uporabljajo v svetu in tudi v Sloveniji. V zaključnem delu članka so opredeljene zahteve po dostopnosti e- izobraževanja glede na različne oblike oviranosti, pri čemer se izpostavljajo navodila WCAG za oblikovanje spletnih strani in aplikacij. Izkaže se, da glavna ovira za uporabo tehnologij ni v dostopnosti, temveč v splošnem prepričanju, da uporaba novih tehnologij ni primerna za seniorje. S pomočjo ustreznega ozaveščanja, omreževanja in usposabljanja s pomočjo e-izobraževanja bi tako lahko zagotovili potrebno ustrezno podporo in okolje za aktivne seniorje.
Medgeneracijsko sodelovanje kot osnova solidarne družbe prihodnosti
Authors: Kotnik Nina
Published: October 2023

Pričakovana življenjska doba se podaljšuje tako v Evropi kot tudi v Sloveniji, kjer starejši predstavljajo največjo družbeno skupino. Celovit pristop k problematiki starajoče se družbe, vseživljenjsko učenje, negovanje vrednot, ki povezujejo generacije, premagovanje predsodkov in vzpostavljanje medgeneracijskega sodelovanja, so tako postali izzivi sodobne družbe. V prispevku se avtorica osredotoča na medgeneracijsko sodelovanje kot izmenjavo izkušenj in znanja, druženje, učenje, pomoč ene generacije drugi, ustvarjanje, ohranjanje in širjenje socialne mreže, vzajemno skrb in podporo, uresničevanje medgeneracijske solidarnosti ter ohranjanje materialne varnosti in kulturne dediščine. V nadaljevanju prispevka so predstavljeni različni koncepti medgeneracijskega sodelovanja (mentorske sheme, coaching, medgeneracijski management in medgeneracijsko učenje), koristi medgeneracijskega sodelovanja za starejše in mlajše posameznike ter nujnost medgeneracijskega povezovanja za vzpostavitev solidarne družbe. Za konec prispevek obravnava pregled medgeneracijskega sodelovanje v Sloveniji ter kot primer dobre prakse navaja Živo knjižnico, ki sta jo v letu 2022 izvedla Študentski svet Univerze v Mariboru in Center za zaslužne profesorje in upokojene visokošolske učitelje Univerze v Mariboru.
Polskie kolejnictwo wojskowe i ewakuacja w trakcie drugiej ofensywy Tuchaczewskiego w 1920 roku
Authors: Kaczmarski Paweł
Published: October 2023

Polskie kolejnictwo wojskowe odegrało ważną rolę podczas wojny polsko-rosyjskiej 1919–1920. W trakcie drugiej ofensywy Tuchaczewskiego, latem 1920 r., zapewniło sprawną ewakuację linii kolejowych na terenach dzisiejszej Białorusi, Litwy i wschodniej Polski. Poczynione rozległe zniszczenia znacznie utrudniły zaopatrywanie wojsk rosyjskich. Ewakuacja nie była łatwym zadaniem ze względu na liczne trudności: niedostatek kadr, słaby stan infrastruktury kolejowej, zużyty tabor kolejowy, szybkie tempo rosyjskiego natarcia. Problematyczne było również używanie dwóch różnych rozstawów szyn, co zmuszało do przekuwania wielu kilometrów torów. Pomimo wielkiego chaosu i dezorganizacji polskie kolejnictwo wojskowe wykonało zadanie i zdołało ocalić wielu ludzi oraz wywieźć wiele materiału wojennego, a także taboru kolejowego.
Dywizjony artylerii ciężkiej jako element wzmocnienia siły ogniowej polskiej dywizji piechoty w końcu lat trzydziestych XX wieku
Authors: Jarno Witold
Published: October 2023

Artykuł omawia proces rozbudowy artylerii ciężkiej w polskich dywizjach piechoty pod koniec lat trzydziestych XX w. Zmierzał on do wzmocnienia siły ogniowej związków taktycznych piechoty, których możliwości bojowe zaczęły zmniejszać się w porównaniu do podobnych dywizji w innych armiach europejskich. W ramach tego procesu zaczęto od 1937 r. formować dywizjony artylerii ciężkiej dla dywizji piechoty. Jednak, z uwagi na trudności finansowe i sprzętowe, do 1939 r. zdołano utworzyć takie dywizjony jedynie dla siedmiu spośród trzydziestu dywizji piechoty. Dodatkowo dywizjony te miały nie trzy, lecz dwie baterie mające po trzy działa. Tym samym, dywizjony artylerii ciężkiej posiadały łącznie jedynie po sześć dział, a nie dwanaście, jak etatowe dywizjony artylerii. W dywizjach piechoty, w których sformowano dywizjony artylerii ciężkiej, utworzono także stanowiska dowódców Artylerii Dywizyjnej, jako zalążki sztabów artylerii na szczeblu taktycznym. Jednak formowanie wspomnianych dywizjonów oparto na bazie istniejących pułków artylerii ciężkiej, co zmniejszało ich stany kadrowe oraz możliwości mobilizacyjne. Tym samym, utworzenie dywizjonów artylerii ciężkiej dla dywizji piechoty było niewątpliwie wzmocnieniem zdolności bojowych samych dywizji, lecz w skali całej artylerii nie skutkowało znaczącym wzmocnieniem polskiej armii.
Electrochemotherapy for Mammary Tumour in Dogs
Authors: Gokulakrishnan M. , . Abhilash , Ali Mohamed , Dasan Bharathi
Published: October 2023

Background: Mammary neoplasms are the most common tumours in the bitch. Even though surgery remained the treatment of choice for mammary gland tumours except those with inflammatory carcinomas or distant metastasis; it did not seem to reduce the chances of recurrence in case of malignancy in dogs. Other alternatives to surgery are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy etc. The major disadvantage of chemotherapeutic agents was the lack of selectivity for tumour cells. To overcome this problem, electrochemotherapy could be used as a single or as an adjuvant therapy to surgery which could be used for treatment of inoperable tumours. Cisplatin and bleomycin are the two chemotherapeutic agents used in veterinary oncology for electrochemotherapy. This study was carried out on clinical cases of mammary tumours to study and compare the efficacies of electrochemotherapy using Cisplatin and bleomycin Methods: The research was carried out on clinical cases of canine mammary tumour presented to the Small Animal Surgical Out-Patient Unit of Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital for a period of one year from September 2018 to May 2021. Routine Clinical, Haematological, Biochemical and Radiographic evaluations were performed. Twelve dogs with mammary tumours, with a single solitary lump were selected for the study irrespective of the age, breed and location. Group I Cases were treated by electrotherapy with cisplastin and Group II were treated by electrotherapy with bleomycin intralesionally following which surgical excision was performed. Result: Most cases in the cisplatin group produced partial response (3/6) according to the response evaluation criteria, whereas most cases in the bleomycin group produced complete response (100% regression). Bleomycin was comparatively more efficient (1.7 times) than cisplatin in electrochemotherapy for mammary tumours. The time under anaesthesia was low which makes this procedure a suitable alternative to geriatric dogs that cannot be anaesthetised for a longer duration for surgery.
Weed Dynamics and Crop Productivity as Influenced by Weed Management Practices and Fertility Levels in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: Sahoo Swapnashree , Dash Rabiratna , Jena Satyananda , Satapathy Manoranjan , Kar Ipsita , Mishra Jyotiprakash , Panda Narayan
Published: October 2023

Background: Groundnut or peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is known as the “King of Oilseeds” which belongs to family Fabaceae (Leguminosae). It is highly susceptible to weed infestation because of its slow initial growth up to 40 DAS and small foliage cover. However, study on use of mechanical weed control methods with different fertility regimes for improving the productivity of groundnut was limited. Therefore, the objective of this study was to find a suitable method for optimising the productivity of groundnut. Methods: A field experiment was conducted at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar for two consecutive years of 2020 and 2021. The field experiment comprised 16 treatment combinations of four weed management practices and four fertility levels. The weed management practice included W1-Pre-emergence (PE) application of pendimethalin @ 0.75 kg ha-1, W2-Pre-emergence (PE) application of pretilachlor @ 0.5 kg ha-1, W3-Manual weeding (20 and 40 DAS), W4-Twin wheel hoe at 20 DAS followed by (fb) hand weeding at 40 DAS and four fertility levels includes T1-100% RDF (20:40:40) (N: P205: K2O kg ha-1), T2- 75% RDF + 5 tonnes FYM ha-1, T3- 50% RDF + 10 tonnes FYM ha-1, T4- without fertilizer + without FYM. Result: Amongst the weed management practices, use of twin wheel hoe at 20 DAS followed by hand weeding at 40 DAS significantly reduced the weed density, weed dry weight, weed index and recorded the highest weed control efficiency (69.8%). Highest weed index (32.9) was recorded with the application of pretilachlor @ 0.5 kg ha-1 (PE), which was followed by weed index of (28.5) with application of pendimethalin @ 0.75 kg ha-1 (PE). The fertilizer management practice with application of 50% RDF + 10 tonnes FYM ha-1 gave the highest yield and considerably reduced the total weed density, weed dry weight and recorded the maximum weed control efficiency (71.8 % at harvest). We suggest that weed management with twin wheel hoe at 20 DAS followed by hand weeding at 40 DAS along with application of 50% RDF + 10 tonnes FYM ha-1 as the most effective strategy for controlling the weed menace in groundnut with the highest weed control efficiency.
Cheirostylis takeoi (Orchidaceae), a new record for Thailand
Authors:   Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, The Botanical Garden Organization, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand., Pingyot Thitiporn , Nuammee Anchalee ,   Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, The Botanical Garden Organization, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand., Pumikong Supalak ,   Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, The Botanical Garden Organization, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand., Jumnongpakdi Kan ,   Chiangmai National Parks and Protected Areas Innovation Center, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand., Pedersen Henrik Æ. ,   Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Gothersgade 130, DK-1123 Copenhagen K, Denmark.
Published: October 2023

Cheirostylis takeoi, a new national species record from Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand, is described, photographed and illustrated based on Thai material. Furthermore, we outline how it differs from the morphologically most similar species in Thailand, C. thailandica. The newly recorded species is mainly characterized by its narrowly oblong-lanceolate, obtuse to subacute, entire, strongly recurved labellum that lacks appendages inside the slightly concave base.
Reshoring or Offshoring: How Global Production Is Changing in Global Value Chains
Authors: Simachev Y. , Fedyunina A. , Yurevich M.
Published: October 2023

In recent years, a debate on the relationship between reshoring, nearshoring, and offshore outsourcing of operational processes in multinational companies (MNCs) has emerged. However, the evidence provided is often fragmented and rarely considers more than one domestic economy of an MNC. The aim of this article is to discuss the prevalence of reshoring and offshoring in the global economy and the influence of government policies on these processes. Through the analysis of territorial mobility of subsidiaries of major MNCs using the ADIMA OECD database, it was revealed that MNCs restructure their foreign subsidiary networks differently. From the research results, we also see that European MNCs were more likely to be characterized by business compression (40%), while 48% of Asian MNCs saw global expansion and a further 13% were actively involved in offshoring operational phases of their operations. Particularly notable is the relocation of MNC subsidiaries to Europe, resulting from both reshoring initiatives by European companies and the expansion of subsidiary networks by Asian MNCs. We demonstrate that reshoring stimulation policies are only beginning to emerge; however, they likely have existed for some time, intertwined with policies aimed at stimulating and localizing domestic production. We discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise for developing (catching-up) countries in the context of growing territorial mobility of MNC subsidiaries and highlight the feasibility of shifting government policies towards managing the country’s integration into global value chains (GVCs), including the establishment of GVC elements within the national economy.
Optical soliton perturbation of the quintic Gerdjikov-Ivanov model
Authors: Ozisik Muslum
Published: October 2023

This aim of this paper is revealing the optical soliton solutions of the perturbed quintic Gerdjikov-Ivanov equation, which
models optical soliton transmission in the photonic crystal fibers and optical fibers. With the aid of the new Kudryashov scheme, we
successful achieved the bright and dark solitons and we simulated their graphical presentation.
Non-Local EPR Correlations using Quaternion Spin
Authors: Sanctuary Bryan
Published: October 2023

A statistical simulation is presented which reproduces the correlation obtained from EPR coincidence experiments without non-local connectivity. We suggest that spin carries two complementary properties. In addition to the spin polarization, we identify spin coherence as an attribute which is anti-symmetric and generates the helicity. This spin has structure formed from two orthogonal magnetic moments of spin $1/2$ each. These couple in free flight to form a spin 1, a boson. Upon encountering a filter, the spin 1 decouples into its two independent spins axes of $\frac{1}{2}$, with one aligning with the filter and the other randomizing. The process of decoupling from a free-flight boson to a measured fermion is responsible for the quantum correlation which results in the observe violation of Bell's Inequalities. The polarized states give a CHSH value of 2 while the resonance spin give a CHSH value of 3, more than from an entangled state which is $2\sqrt{2}$. Coherence can only be formulated by the existence of a bivector which gives a spin the same geometric structure as a photon. The only variable in this work is the angle that orients a spin on the Bloch sphere, first identified in the 1920's. The new features introduced here result from changing the spin symmetry from SU(2) to the quaternion group, $Q_8$. This introduces a bivector into the Dirac equation giving an element of reality which is anti-Hermitian. The calculations use standard spin algebra, and properties of quaternions.
chest mobilization and breathing exercises on respiratory function, trunk stability, and endurance in chronic stroke patients who have contracted coronavirus disease
Authors: Lee Yang Jin , Kim YooRim , Kim Dong Hoon
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the effects of chest mobilization and breathing exercises on respiratory function, trunk stability, and endurance in chronic stroke patients who have contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Thirty inpatients of a tertiary hospital in South Korea, who had a history of COVID-19 and were diagnosed with stroke within the last 6 months were randomly assigned to either the Chest Mobilization Exercise with Breathing Exercise (CMEBE) or Conservative Physical Therapy with Breathing Exercise (CPTBE) groups. The respiratory function, trunk stability, and endurance were measured at baseline and 6 weeks after the interventions. Both CMEBE and CPTBE groups showed improvements in respiratory function, trunk stability, and endurance after the intervention (p<0.05). However, the CMEBE group showed significantly greater improvements in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (p<0.05), trunk stability (p<0.05), and endurance (p<0.05) than the CPTBE group. No significant intergroup difference was observed in forced vital capacity and peak expiratory flow. Conclusion: The combination of chest mobilization and breathing exercises improved respiratory muscle mobility and endurance, stabilized the trunk, and enhanced balance and transfer of weight. The findings suggest that this intervention could be beneficial in improving respiratory function and endurance in stroke patients.
In Situ Detection of Salmonid Alphavirus 3 (SAV3) in Tissues of Atlantic Salmon in a Cohabitation Challenge Model with a Special Focus on the Immune Response to the Virus in the Pseudobranch
Authors: Tartor Haitham , Bernhardt Lisa-Victoria , Mohammad Saima Nasrin , Kuiper Raoul , Weli Simon C
Published: October 2023

Salmonid alphavirus strain 3 is responsible for outbreaks of pancreas disease in salmon and rainbow trout in Norway. Although the extensive amount of research on SAV3 focused mainly on the heart and pancreas (of clinical importance), tropism and pathogenesis studies of the virus in other salmon tissues are limited. Here, we used a combination of RT-qPCR (Q_nsp1 gene) and in situ hybridization (RNAscope®) to demonstrate the tropism of SAV3 in situ in tissues of Atlantic salmon, employing a challenge model (by cohabitation). In addition, as previous results suggested that pseudobranch may harbor the virus, the change in the expression of different immune genes upon SAV3 infection (RT-qPCR) was focused on the pseudobranch in the current study. In situ hybridization detected SAV3 in the heart, pseudobranch, gills, pyloric caeca, and pancreas after virus infection, with the heart ventricle showing the most extensive infection. Furthermore, the detection of the virus at different adipose tissues associated with the internal organs of the salmon, suggests a specific affinity of SAV3 to adipocyte’s components. The innate immune response to SAV3 in the pseudobranch after infection dominated over the adaptive responses, yet it did not mitigate the infection in that tissue. The early detection of SAV3 in the pseudobranch after infection, along with the persistent low infection over the experimental course, suggests a pivotal role of the pseudobranch in SAV3 pathogenesis in Atlantic salmon.
Circular Maker Cities: Maker space typologies and circular urban design
Authors: Elwakil Reham , Schroder Ingrid , Steemers Koen
Published: October 2023

Maker spaces can contribute significantly to the circular economy of cities: they demonstrate not only the economic potential of inner loop circularity, but also provide tangible evidence of spatial and social integration of production into the urban context. This paper presents findings from a typological analysis of 326 maker spaces in seven European cities, with a focus on selected exemplar case studies to reveal design characteristics, principles and opportunities for circular city development. The research shows that circular economy principles of ‘reduce-reuse-recyle’ are aligned with maker spaces such as repair cafés, secondhand shops and fab labs. In the context of cities, circularity is revealed by a spatial tightening of resource cycles that close the loops of product life cycles. Furthermore, urban maker spaces demonstrate social engagement and a relationship to local production which inherently includes maintenance, repair, reuse, and redistribution. This paper defines five maker typologies, presents exemplars of each from different urban contexts and posits hybrid design strategies for the transition to circular maker cities. Through the adoption of these findings into urban planning policy it is possible accelerate circular urban production and close the sustainability gap between small scale local and large scale regional manufacturing.
Bilinear Interpolation of Three-Dimensional Gain-Scheduled Autopilots
Authors: Koo Sung Mo , Sands Timothy
Published: October 2023

Gain-scheduled autopilots have emerged as a dominant strategy to achieve adaptive control of coupled, non-linear engineering complexities, owing to an ability to adapt to changing operational conditions and uncertainties. This study focuses on utilizing bilinear interpolation of gain-scheduled autopilots, emphasizing enhanced system performance and robustness. Through a comprehensive investigation and comparative analysis using three disparate cases, advantages over conventional methods are revealed. Strengths and weaknesses of both simple and specialized variants (such as linear, and real-time gain-scheduling) are introduced. Three missile guidance case–studies utilize simulation time and miss distance figures of merit. Potential to achieve precise control across various mission scenarios, while ensuring reduced computational complexity is revealed by nearly two–hundred percent improved missile miss distances with comparable distances traveled and slightly improved computational burden.
Characteristics of Interpolyelectrolyte Complexes Based on Different Types of Pectin with Eudragit® E PO as Novel Carriers for Colon-Specific Drug Delivery
Authors: Nasibullin Shamil , Dunaeva Julia , Akramova Lilija , Timergalieva Venera R. , Moustafine Rouslan I.
Published: October 2023

Many studies have been conducted using pectin for modified drug delivery. In this regard, the goal of the work was to obtain interpolyelectrolyte complexes based on citrus or apple pectin and the Eudragit® EPO and study properties from the standpoint of using these carriers for oral drug delivery. Turbidity, gravimetry, viscosity, elementary analysis and FTIR spectroscopy, DSC analysis were used for physicochemical characterization. Diffusion-transport characteristics were studied to assess the swelling ability of the matrices and the release of diclofenac sodium. Mathematical modeling of the release parameters was carried out using the Krosmayer-Peppas equation. During the turbidity study, stoichiometry compositions were selected for the studied IPECs EPO/PeсA and EPO/PeсC at pH values = 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0. FTIR spectra of the complexes are characterized by an increase in the intensity of the bands at 1610 cm-1 and 1400 cm-1. According to the DSC analysis IPEC has a certain Tg = 57.3°C. The highest release rates are shown by IPEC EPO/PecC_1 and EPO/PecC_4. The mechanism of drug transport from the matrices IPEC EPO/PecC, IPEC EPO/PecA_3 and EPO/PecA_4 can be characterized as Super Case II. Anomalous (non-Fickian release) is typical for IPEC EPO/PecA_1 and EPO/PecA_2. Thus, the resulting systems are suitable for colon-specific drug delivery systems.
Computational Analysis of the Kinetic Processes of Microbial Electrolysis Cell-Assisted Anaerobic Digestion Using the ADM1
Authors: Kanellos Gerasimos , Tremouli Asimina , Arvanitakis Georgios , Lyberatos Gerasimos
Published: October 2023

This study deals with the computational analysis of the kinetic processes of a microbial electrolysis cell assisted-anaerobic digestion (MEC-AD) treating raw-waste activated sludge (WAS), comparatively with a conventional AD, as well as the effect of the Organic Loading Rate (OLR) on the system’s performance. The aim was to derive a single kinetic and mathematical model for the study of the MEC-AD, using the ADM1 framework, which can be utilized to extract the effect of an applied potential on the kinetics of AD. The experimental data were obtained from the long-term, continuous operation of two identical reactors (an AD and a MEC-AD), which were operated at different OLRs (1.1, 1.7 and 2.9 gCOD/(L*d)). The results showed that the MEC-AD yielded improved biomass yields, substrate consumption kinetics and 1st order disintegration kinetics, with a predominant contribution to disintegration of complex particulates, comparatively with the AD. Moreover, it enabled operation at higher OLRs (achieving the highest divergence from the AD at the OLR of 4.14 gCOD/(L*d)), therefore accelerating sludge treatment, as well as an improved performance at an increased solids retention time (SRT). These findings can serve as a quantitative guide for the effects of the operating parameters on the raw-WAS-fed MEC-AD performance.
Effect of Vibration-Assisted Drilling on Hole Quality and Residual-Stress Variation during Deep-Hole Machining of Ti6Al4V
Authors: Choe Joon-Hyeok , Ha Ju Hyung , Kim Jisoo , Kim Dong Min
Published: October 2023

This study examined the impact of Vibration-Assisted Drilling (VAD) on hole quality and residual stress in Ti-6Al-4V ELI material. Ti-6Al-4V ELI possesses excellent mechanical properties but presents challenges in machining, including chip evacuation, burr formation, and elevated cutting temperatures. VAD, particularly Low-Frequency Vibration-Assisted Drilling (LF-VAD), has been explored as a potential solution to address these issues. The research com-pares LF-VAD with conventional drilling (CD) under various cutting and cooling conditions. LF-VAD exhibits higher maximum cutting forces under specific conditions, which result in accel-erated tool wear. However, it also demonstrates lower RMS (Root Mean Square) forces com-pared to CD, offering better control over chip formation, reduced burr formation, and improved surface roughness within the hole. Furthermore, LF-VAD generates greater compressive residual stresses on the hole's inner surface compared to CD, suggesting enhanced fatigue performance. These findings indicate that LF-VAD holds promise for improving hole quality, fatigue life, and overall component durability in Ti-6Al-4V machining applications.
Moving Least-Squares Aided Finite Element method (MLS-FEM): A Powerful Means to Evaluate Distributive Mixing
Authors: Mostafaiyan Mehdi , Wießner Sven , Heinrich Gert
Published: October 2023

Introducing the Moving Least-Squares Aided Finite Element Method (MLS-FEM), we present a robust computational technique that effectively evaluates the development of mixing in polymeric mixing devices. Our approach uses the Moving Least-Squares (MLS) interpolant to enhance the classic finite element shape functions. As a result, it becomes possible to treat fixed or moving components, such as rotors of a mixer, as discontinuities within the flow domain. This allows analysis of the flow field with a background mesh independent of the rotors' shape, orientation, and position. We compared the MLS-FEM results with the classical boundary-fitted mesh FEM, which comprises the mesh regeneration steps by the movement of the rotors. We then showed that the new method provides accurate results for the flow field parameters (i.e., the velocity components and the pressure values) and the mixing evolution without requiring mesh regeneration and without compromising accuracy.
Machine Learning Classifiers for Predictive Biomarkers Combining Clinical and Radiomic Data in Testicular Cancer
Authors: Lisson Catharina Silvia , Manoj Sabitha , Wolf Daniel , Lisson Christoph Gerhard , Schmidt Stefan A. , Beer Meinrad , Thaiss Wolfgang , Bolenz Christian , Zengerling Friedemann , Goetz Michael
Published: October 2023

Radiomics refers to the extraction and analysis of a wide range of medical imaging features in a non-invasive and cost-effective manner to comprehensively characterise tumours. In this study, machine learning models combining radiomics and clinical factors were developed to predict retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis in testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs), with the aim of reducing unnecessary treatment in this group of young patients.

Ninety-one patients with surgically proven testicular germ cell tumours and contrast-enhanced CT were included in this retrospective study. After segmenting 273 retroperitoneal lymph nodes using dedicated radiomics software, we developed machine-learning prediction models using Random Forest (RF), Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM), Support Vector Machine Classifier (SVC), and K-Nearest Neighbours (KNN). For each classifier, we developed a radiomics-only, clinical-only, and combined radiomics-clinical prediction model.

The models’ performances were evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUCs).

The RF-based combined clinical and radiomic model showed the most robust performance in predicting LNM with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.95 (±0.03; 95% CI), accuracy 87%, precision 89%, recall 86% and F1 score 87%, followed by the LGBM model with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.93 (±0.05; 95% CI), accuracy 83%, precision 87%, recall 80% and F1 score 82%. Decision curve analysis demonstrated the clinical utility of our proposed RF-based combined clinical–radiomics model.

Our study has identified reliable and predictive machine-learning techniques for predicting lymph node metastasis in early-stage testicular cancer. Identifying the most effective machine-learning approaches for predictive analysis based on radiomics integrating clinical risk factors can expand the applicability of radiomics in precision oncology and cancer treatment. Multi-centre validation is required to provide high-quality evidence for clinical application.
Effect of Powder Bed Fusion Laser Sintering on Dimensional Accuracy and Tensile Properties of Reused Polyamide 11
Authors: Gunputh Urvashi Fowdar , Williams Gavin , Pawlik Marzena , Lu Yiling , Wood Paul
Published: October 2023

Polyamide 11 (PA11) is a plant-based nylon made from castor beans. Powder bed fusion laser sintering (PBF-LS) is an additive manufacturing process used for PA11 which allows the reuse of the unsintered powder. The unsintered powder is mixed with virgin powders at different refresh rates which has been studied extensively for most semi-crystalline polyamides. However, there is lack of information on the effect of using 100% reused PA11 powder and the number of times it is reused on its own during powder bed fusion laser sintering. This paper investigates the effect of reusing PA11 powder in PBF-LS and number of times it is reused on the dimensional accuracy, density, thermal and tensile properties. From 100% virgin powder to 3rd use of the powder, there is a decrease in powder wastage, decrease in crystallinity and tensile strength. These was associated with the polymerisation and cross-linking process of polymer chains, upon exposure to high temperature. This results in a higher molecular weight and hence density. From the 4th use to 10th reuse, the opposite was observed which was associated to an increase in high-viscosity and un-molten particles which resulted in defects in the PBF-LS parts.