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Strategies for Realization of Socially Sustainable Residential Buildings: Experts’ Perspectives
Authors: Golić Kosa , Kosorić Vesna , Stamatovic Vuckovic Slavica , Kujundzic Kosara
Published: April 2023

Over the recent decades, the concept of social sustainability (SS) has been increasingly recognized as a key component of sustainable development incorporated in sustainable communities’ agendas. However, SS measures and practices have been insufficiently applied and underrepresented with regard to residential buildings. The aim of this paper is to employ experts’ perspectives to identify interdisciplinary, multilevel strategies/drivers for the integration of SS measures and practices into governmental and operational activities in relation to residential buildings. The selected strategies emerged from a detailed literature review and a two-round Delphi survey collecting responses from an expert panel, which were carried out in order to determine the relevancy of the proposed strategies. Of the 38 preselected strategies, 32 were deemed significant. In addition to a number of relevant strategies, the panelists especially recommended disseminating new concepts of growth that would contribute to breaking the link between materialism and social progress and to the adoption of new ways of life characterized by a more harmonious and healthy coexistence of people and the environment. They also suggested a gradual introduction of SS principles into value systems and their implementation in all aspects of personal and social life as an essential precondition for achieving the goals of sustainable development on a large scale. These results lay the groundwork for the incorporation and development of SS strategies by policy makers, developers, and planners and provide a starting point that will allow other researchers to identify the most relevant strategies in different contexts, i.e., countries and regions with their specific characteristics, which will further create the conditions for the more efficient implementation of SS measures and practices and contribute to the fulfilment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Multi-Objective Optimization of Envelope Design of Rural Tourism Buildings in Southeastern Coastal Areas of China Based on NSGA-II Algorithm and Entropy-Based TOPSIS Method
Authors: Wang Meiyan , Chen Chen , Fan Bingxin , Yin Zilu , Li Wenxuan , Wang Huifang , Chi Fang’ai
Published: April 2023

The rapid development of rural tourism and higher requirements for the indoor environments of rural tourism buildings (RTBs) have led to rapid growth in the energy consumption of RTBs. The aim of this work was to apply a new method to optimize the indoor thermal environments and energy performances of RTBs and promote scientific passive design strategies for RTBs in southeastern coastal areas of China. First, a field survey was carried out to understand the statuses of buildings and the energy consumption of RTBs. Through a building typology analysis, two types of RTBs (renovated from existing buildings and newly built) were chosen as the dominant types in the villages. Second, a comprehensive parametric study was conducted to examine the impact of energy consumption and the indoor thermal environment using a global sensitivity analysis. The passive design parameters with large sensitivity impacts were selected using the Sobol sampling method and by calculating the comprehensive contribution rates of the parameters. Then, the NSGA-II algorithm was used to simultaneously minimize the two objectives and generate the Pareto front solution sets of the two RTB types. Finally, by applying an entropy-based TOPSIS decision-making method, the optimal schemes (the best energy-saving solution, the best comfort solution, and the best compromise solution) for the two RTB types were further obtained from the feasible Pareto-optimal solutions, and the suggested values for the design parameters are presented. This study proposes a new multi-objective optimization approach combining the NSGA-II algorithm and an entropy-based TOPSIS decision-making method, and the findings are valuable, as they can help designers to improve the designs of rural tourism buildings.
Seismic Performance Comparison of Three-Type 800 m Spherical Mega-Latticed Structure City Domes
Authors: Zhao Zibin , Zhang Yu
Published: April 2023

With changes in the city environment and advances in engineering technologies, there is an increasing demand for the construction of super-large span city domes that can cover a large area to create a small internal environment within a specific region. However, the structural design must overcome various challenges in order to break the current structural span limitations. Moreover, there is little research on structures achieving such large spans. The seismic performance of the selected Kiewitt-type, Geodesic-type, and Three-dimensional grid-type mega-latticed structures is further investigated upon previous studies of the model selection, static and stability analysis results of the 800 m span mega-latticed structures. Finite element models were established with ANSYS to analyze the modal properties and earthquake response of the structures. The study evaluated the impact of earthquake directionality on the structural response as well as the response pattern of the structure under frequent and rare earthquake actions. It was found that the overall integrity of the structures is good, with strong coupling effects in three directions. The multi-dimensional seismic input method should be applied to solve the structural response. Combining the plastic development of the structure under rare earthquakes, the top and the circumferential trusses of the third and fourth rings are relatively weak parts of the structures. According to this study, given the known static analysis results, the maximum displacement and maximum stress of the structures under frequent and rare earthquake actions can be estimated. Furthermore, the study highlights that Three-dimensional grid-type mega-latticed structures should be prioritized designing structures with spans of 800 m, providing helpful guidance for the practical application of this type of structure.
Cost-Benefit Analysis and Model Preference of Public Transportation in Can Tho City, Vietnam
Authors: Khong Tien Dung , Tong Yen Dan , Bui Le Thai Hanh
Published: April 2023

Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are cost-effective and efficient transport systems in high-density urban centers. Given the high level of traffic congestion and air pollution in Vietnam, the introduction of BRT is significant due to the ever-growing number of motor vehicles in the country. In this study, we look at the economic viability of BRT in the city of Can Tho. The study adds to the literature on a developing country’s content by calculating the costs and benefits of BRT. A feature of the study is the calculation of the benefits by estimating motorists’ willingness to pay for the shift from motor vehicles to BRT. The results show that the benefits of reducing accident risk, reducing pollution emissions, and avoiding other adverse effects are adequate to offset the costs. Due to its adaptability, BRT is an excellent candidate for consideration in a wide variety of other conventional vehicles. When the local government lacks the financial resources necessary to execute BRT, the choice to invest in BRT may be anchored on the public’s willingness to pay. Therefore, if government implementation seems unfeasible, private partners may engage in its development. This research contributes to the growing literature on implementing BRT projects and the WTP approach by examining the project’s benefits and costs and addressing potential needs.
Stakeholders’ Engagement in the Company’s Management as a Driver of Green Competitiveness within Sustainable Development
Authors: Lyulyov Oleksii , Chygryn Olena , Pimonenko Tetyana , Kwilinski Aleksy
Published: April 2023

The world’s transition to green economic growth, considering the Agenda for Sustainable Development, provokes relevant structural changes in the world market. Consequently, it boosts the business sector’s ability to incorporate green dimensions into their development policies to intensify their green competitiveness in the market. In this case, it is necessary to identify the appropriate indicators that affect a company’s green competitiveness. Thus, stakeholders and management could intensify or decline a company’s green competitiveness depending on the efficiency of communication between them. The paper aims to analyze the role of stakeholders’ engagement in the company’s management in enhancing green competitiveness. The research data were compiled from a questionnaire of 75 respondents, who represent the Ukrainian company’s management. The study applies PLS-SEM to test the hypotheses of the investigation. The empirical results allow us to conclude that stakeholders’ engagement in the company’s management positively affects the company’s green competitiveness. The most statistically significant impact on the company’s green competitiveness is experience in communication with stakeholders and managing stakeholders’ conflicts, with loading factors of 0.802 and 0.806, respectively. The findings show that to improve green competitiveness, the company’s management should develop targeted stakeholder communications and extend knowledge and awareness of stakeholder interests and values. At the same time, management should incorporate stakeholders’ suggestions and recommendations when promoting a company’s green competitiveness.
Biological Activity of Four Trichoderma Species Confers Protection against Rhizoctonia solani, the Causal Agent of Cucumber Damping-Off and Root Rot Diseases
Authors: Almaghasla Mustafa I. , El-Ganainy Sherif Mohamed , Ismail Ahmed Mahmoud
Published: April 2023

The cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.) is often subjected to several fungal diseases. Rhizoctonia solani-induced cucumber damping-off and root rot are the most common diseases reported from the commercial greenhouses of the eastern area of Saudi Arabia. The objective of the current study is to explore the antagonistic activity of four Trichoderma species against R. solani in vitro and in vivo. Ten R. solani isolates (eight belonging to AG-4 and two belonging to AG-A and AG2-1) were studied. AG4 isolates were pathogenic to cucumber plants, while AG-A and AG2-1 isolates were non-pathogenic. Seven isolates of Trichoderma spp., named T. hamatum KSATR8, T. harzianum (KSATR9 and KSATR10), T. asperellum (KSATR11, KSATC, and KSAT1E), and T. longibrachiatum KSATS were isolated, and the identities of both R. solani and Trichoderma isolates were confirmed based on the phylogenetic analysis of the DNA sequence of the ITS region. The dual culture findings indicated that T. asperellum KSATC and KSAT1E exhibited the most significant inhibitory activities against R. solani, with values of 79.33 and 70.89%, respectively. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed a considerable degradation in the cell wall and collapsing of R. solani hyphae by all Trichoderma species. Under greenhouse conditions, the application of T. asperellum KSATC and KSAT1E at concentrations of 2 × 108 conidia/mL revealed a reduction in root rot and damping-off incidence percentages with values that did not reveal a significant (p < 0.05) difference from those of Rizolex-T fungicide. Nevertheless, the efficacy of the fungicide attained 86.67%, being higher than that of T. asperellum KSATC, which reached 80%. Trichoderma asperellum KSATC and KSAT1E were the greatest in increasing peroxidase, catalase, and chitinase enzymes activities in cucumber plants. Conversely, a significant (p < 0.05) elevation in polyphenol oxidase enzyme (0.762 and 0.97 U/g FW) and total phenol content (0.55 and 0.62 mg/g FW) was recorded in cucumber plants treated with T. harzianum KSATR9 and KSATR10, respectively. The statistical analysis results displayed no considerable variations among cucumber plants regarding total chlorophyll content as a response to treatments with Trichoderma species and fungicides. Therefore, we endorse using T. asperellum KSATC and KSAT1E as an alternative to fungicides to manage root rot and damping-off in cucumbers.
Emotional Intelligence in Autistic Adults: A Review with Considerations for Employers
Authors: Howes Satoris S.
Published: April 2023

Emotional intelligence is important within the workplace, as indicated by the multitude of positive workplace outcomes associated with heightened emotional intelligence. Research has demonstrated that many autistic individuals exhibit lower levels of trait emotional intelligence, potentially putting them at a disadvantage within the workplace. Emotional intelligence, however, is multifaceted, yet research on how autistic adults fare in these facets separately has remained siloed. All four facets are important and should be considered alongside one another to allow for a complete understanding of emotional intelligence and autism. The purpose of this paper is to review existing research with respect to how autistic individuals fare for each of the four facets of emotional intelligence, namely, perceiving emotions, using emotions to facilitate thought, understanding emotions, and managing emotions. This review is primarily intended to be descriptive and not prescriptive, though areas for consideration within the workplace—particularly regarding how autistic individuals may experience difficulties in meeting the necessary demands for sustainable career success—based on the reported findings are provided. Given this and the recognition that neurodiversity is an important component of organizational diversity, this paper is important for both individual employment sustainability efforts and organizational sustainable competitive advantage efforts.
A Study of Treatment of Reactive Red 45 Dye by Advanced Oxidation Processes and Toxicity Evaluation Using Bioassays
Authors: Kanjal Muhammad Imran , Muneer Majid , Jamal Muhammad Asghar , Bokhari Tanveer Hussain , Wahid Abdul , Ullah Shafqat , Amrane Abdeltif , Hadadi Amina , Tahraoui Hichem , Mouni Lotfi
Published: April 2023

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) hold great promise to degrade and detoxify industrial-based effluents. The Reactive Red 45 dye aqueous solutions were treated with AOP using UV and gamma radiation alone and then in the presence of H2O2. The dye initial concentration, UV exposure time, and gamma-ray absorbed dose were optimized for maximum degradation. The degradation of dye was 88.85% and 77.7% using UV/H2O2 (1 mL/L) at a UV exposure time of 180 min for 50 mg/L and 100 mg/L, respectively. The degradation was noted as 100% and 93.82% as the solutions were subjected to a gamma/H2O2 (1 mL/L) absorbed dose of 2 kGy. The chemical oxygen demand was reduced to 77% and 85% by treating the dye samples with UV/H2O2 and gamma/H2O2, respectively. The removal efficiency (G-value), dose constant (k), D0.50, D0.90, and D0.99 for gamma-irradiated samples were also calculated. The reduction in toxicity for treated samples was monitored by using the Allium cepa, Hemolytic, and brine shrimp (Artemia salina) tests while the Ames test was performed for mutagenic assessment. The A. cepa test showed 39.13%, 36.36%, and 47.82% increases in root length (RL), root count (RC), and mitotic index (MI), respectively, in UV/H2O2-treated samples while 48.78%, 48.14%, and 57.14% increases were shown with gamma-ray in conjunction with H2O2. The hemolytic test showed 21.25% and 23.21% hemolysis after UV/H2O2 and gamma/H2O2 treatments, respectively. The brine shrimp (Artemia salina) test showed 84.09% and 90.90% decreases in the nauplii death after UV/H2O2 and gamma/H2O2 treatments, respectively. The mutagenicity of UV/H2O2-treated solutions was reduced up to 84.41% and 77.87%, while it was 87.83% and 80.88% using gamma/H2O2 using TA98 and TA100 bacterial strains, respectively. The advanced oxidation processes based on UV and gamma radiation in conjunction with H2O2 can be applied for the degradation and detoxification of textile waste effluents efficiently.
Biochar Prepared by Microwave-Assisted Co-Pyrolysis of Sewage Sludge and Cotton Stalk: A Potential Soil Conditioner
Authors: Qu Junshen , Wang Daiying , Deng Zeyu , Yu Hejie , Dai Jianjun , Bi Xiaotao
Published: April 2023

The reduction and safe disposal of sewage sludge remains an urgent problem worldwide. In this work, biochar prepared from co−pyrolysis of sewage sludge and cotton stalk at different mix ratios and different pyrolysis temperatures was prepared using a novel microwave-assisted auger reactor. The obtained biochar samples were mixed with selected soil samples at different mix ratios for a short−term plant−growing test to examine their abilities as a soil conditioner on nitrogen fixation and retention. The addition of biochar could increase the total nitrogen in the soil to 0.3951% compared to 0.0403% in the untreated soil, while the concentration of available nitrogen could be increased to 114.45 mg·kg−1 compared to 47.95 mg·kg−1 in the untreated soil. Moreover, the introduction of biochar to the soil also contributed to the growth of corn seedlings, which grew at a rate of 3.41 cm·d−1 compared to 3.03 cm·d−1 in untreated soil. The results show that the addition of biochar can enrich total soil nitrogen before and after incubation and promote the growth of corn seedlings, providing a potential route for the safe disposal and resource recovery of sewage sludge.
A Study of Factors Influencing the Use of the DingTalk Online Lecture Platform in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Zhang Fan , Pang Jianbo , Guo Yanlong , Zhu Yelin , Zhang Han
Published: April 2023

Online classes quickly became a hot topic in education during the effort to prevent and manage the COVID-19 outbreak. This paper is of great value in analyzing the factors influencing online delivery from a socially acceptable perspective, using the online DingTalk platform course as the research target. The researchers of this paper used a questionnaire to establish the conceptual basis of the survey based on the technology acceptance model (TAM), and developed the corresponding survey questions. The questionnaire was distributed to 528 respondents, of which 495 were valid data samples; furthermore, the sample efficiency of the returned questionnaire was 93.75%. The data were analyzed by SPSSAU software for reliability (Cronbach alpha: 0.967). For the purposes of assessing validity, ANOVA was used, and the SEM structural ANOVA was utilized in order to understand the impact of using the DingTalk platform for online classroom teaching, as well as to study user satisfaction with its use and to make relevant suggestions for continuing to use the online platform for classes in terms of campus management for online/offline hybrid teaching.
Intersection and Flattening of Surfaces in 3D Models through Computer-Extended Descriptive Geometry (CeDG)
Authors: Prado-Velasco Manuel , García-Ruesgas Laura
Published: April 2023

Computer-extended Descriptive Geometry (CeDG) is a new approach to solving and building computer models of three-dimensional (3D) geometrical systems through descriptive geometry procedures (thus inheriting invariant-symmetry properties from projective geometry) that have demonstrated reliability and accuracy. CeDG may calculate a parametric implicit functional form for the spatial curves generated in the intersection of two surfaces, as well as of the flattened pattern of any developable surface involved in those encounters. This study first presents the theoretical foundations and methodology to calculate those curves. Secondly, a compound hopper is defined and modeled through CeDG (implemented in GeoGebra) and CAD (Solid Edge© 2023) approaches to evaluate the advantages of CeDG against CAD. The results demonstrate the robustness and accuracy of the CeDG technique for he intersection and flattening of surfaces and the advantages of CeDG against Solid Edge 2023 in solving the hopper case study.
Brain Lateralization for Language, Vocabulary Development and Handedness at 18 Months
Authors: Potdevin Delphine , Adibpour Parvaneh , Garric Clémentine , Somogyi Eszter , Dehaene-Lambertz Ghislaine , Rämä Pia , Dubois Jessica , Fagard Jacqueline
Published: April 2023

Is hemisphere lateralization for speech processing linked to handedness? To answer this question, we compared hemisphere lateralization for speech processing and handedness in 18-month-old infants, the age at which infants start to produce words and reach a stable pattern of handedness. To assess hemisphere lateralization for speech perception, we coupled event-related potential (ERP) recordings with a syllable-discrimination paradigm and measured response differences to a change in phoneme or voice (different speaker) in the left and right clusters of electrodes. To assess handedness, we gave a 15-item grasping test to infants. We also evaluated infants’ range of vocabulary to assess whether it was associated with direction and degree of handedness and language brain asymmetries. Brain signals in response to a change in phoneme and voice were left- and right-lateralized, respectively, indicating functional brain lateralization for speech processing in infants. Handedness and brain asymmetry for speech processing were not related. In addition, there were no interactions between the range of vocabulary and asymmetry in brain responses, even for a phoneme change. Together, a high degree of right-handedness and greater vocabulary range were associated with an increase in ERP amplitudes in voice condition, irrespective of hemisphere side, suggesting that they influence discrimination during voice processing.
Exploring Toxin Genes of Myanmar Russell’s Viper, Daboia siamensis, through De Novo Venom Gland Transcriptomics
Authors: Yee Khin Than , Macrander Jason , Vasieva Olga , Rojnuckarin Ponlapat
Published: April 2023

The Russell’s viper (Daboia siamensis) is a medically important venomous snake in Myanmar. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) shows potential to investigate the venom complexity, giving deeper insights into snakebite pathogenesis and possible drug discoveries. mRNA from venom gland tissue was extracted and sequenced on the Illumina HiSeq platform and de novo assembled by Trinity. The candidate toxin genes were identified via the Venomix pipeline. Protein sequences of identified toxin candidates were compared with the previously described venom proteins using Clustal Omega to assess the positional homology among candidates. Candidate venom transcripts were classified into 23 toxin gene families including 53 unique full-length transcripts. C-type lectins (CTLs) were the most highly expressed, followed by Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitors, disintegrins and Bradykinin potentiating peptide/C-type natriuretic peptide (BPP-CNP) precursors. Phospholipase A2, snake venom serine proteases, metalloproteinases, vascular endothelial growth factors, L-amino acid oxidases and cysteine-rich secretory proteins were under-represented within the transcriptomes. Several isoforms of transcripts which had not been previously reported in this species were discovered and described. Myanmar Russell’s viper venom glands displayed unique sex-specific transcriptome profiles which were correlated with clinical manifestation of envenoming. Our results show that NGS is a useful tool to comprehensively examine understudied venomous snakes.
ROS-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction in CD4 T Cells from ART-Controlled People Living with HIV
Authors: Schank Madison , Zhao Juan , Wang Ling , Nguyen Lam Ngoc Thao , Zhang Yi , Wu Xiao Y. , Zhang Jinyu , Jiang Yong , Ning Shunbin , El Gazzar Mohamed , Moorman Jonathan P. , Yao Zhi Q.
Published: April 2023

We have previously demonstrated mitochondrial dysfunction in aging CD4 T cells from antiretroviral therapy (ART)-controlled people living with HIV (PLWH). However, the underlying mechanisms by which CD4 T cells develop mitochondrial dysfunction in PLWH remain unclear. In this study, we sought to elucidate the mechanism(s) of CD4 T cell mitochondrial compromise in ART-controlled PLWH. We first assessed the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and we observed significantly increased cellular and mitochondrial ROS levels in CD4 T cells from PLWH compared to healthy subjects (HS). Furthermore, we observed a significant reduction in the levels of proteins responsible for antioxidant defense (superoxide dismutase 1, SOD1) and ROS-mediated DNA damage repair (apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1, APE1) in CD4 T cells from PLWH. Importantly, CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockdown of SOD1 or APE1 in CD4 T cells from HS confirmed their roles in maintaining normal mitochondrial respiration via a p53-mediated pathway. Reconstitution of SOD1 or APE1 in CD4 T cells from PLWH successfully rescued mitochondrial function as evidenced by Seahorse analysis. These results indicate that ROS induces mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to premature T cell aging via dysregulation of SOD1 and APE1 during latent HIV infection.
Immune Prophylaxis Targeting the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) G Protein
Authors: Bergeron Harrison C. , Murray Jackelyn , Arora Aakash , Nuñez Castrejon Ana M. , DuBois Rebecca M. , Anderson Larry J. , Kauvar Lawrence M. , Tripp Ralph A.
Published: April 2023

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes significant respiratory disease in young infants and the elderly. Immune prophylaxis in infants is currently limited to palivizumab, an anti-RSV fusion (F) protein monoclonal antibody (mAb). While anti-F protein mAbs neutralize RSV, they are unable to prevent aberrant pathogenic responses provoked by the RSV attachment (G) protein. Recently, the co-crystal structures of two high-affinity anti-G protein mAbs that bind the central conserved domain (CCD) at distinct non-overlapping epitopes were solved. mAbs 3D3 and 2D10 are broadly neutralizing and block G protein CX3C-mediated chemotaxis by binding antigenic sites γ1 and γ2, respectively, which is known to reduce RSV disease. Previous studies have established 3D3 as a potential immunoprophylactic and therapeutic; however, there has been no similar evaluation of 2D10 available. Here, we sought to determine the differences in neutralization and immunity to RSV Line19F infection which recapitulates human RSV infection in mouse models making it useful for therapeutic antibody studies. Prophylactic (24 h prior to infection) or therapeutic (72 h post-infection) treatment of mice with 3D3, 2D10, or palivizumab were compared to isotype control antibody treatment. The results show that 2D10 can neutralize RSV Line19F both prophylactically and therapeutically, and can reduce disease-causing immune responses in a prophylactic but not therapeutic context. In contrast, 3D3 was able to significantly (p < 0.05) reduce lung virus titers and IL-13 in a prophylactic and therapeutic regimen suggesting subtle but important differences in immune responses to RSV infection with mAbs that bind distinct epitopes.
Repurposing of Doramectin as a New Anti-Zika Virus Agent
Authors: Zhu Yujia , Liang Minqi , Yu Jianchen , Zhang Bingzhi , Zhu Ge , Huang Yun , He Zhenjian , Yuan Jie
Published: April 2023

Zika virus (ZIKV), belonging to the Flavivirus family and mainly transmitted by mosquitoes, causes a variety of adverse outcomes, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, microcephaly, and meningoencephalitis. However, there are no approved vaccines or drugs available for ZIKV. The discovery and research on drugs for ZIKV are still essential. In this study, we identified doramectin, an approved veterinary antiparasitic drug, as a novel anti-ZIKV agent (EC50 value from 0.85 μM to 3.00 μM) with low cytotoxicity (CC50 > 50 μM) in multiple cellular models. The expression of ZIKV proteins also decreased significantly under the treatment of doramectin. Further study showed that doramectin directly interacted with the key enzyme for ZIKV genome replication, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), with a stronger affinity (Kd = 16.9 μM), which may be related to the effect on ZIKV replication. These results suggested that doramectin might serve as a promising drug candidate for anti-ZIKV.
Seasonal Streamflow Forecast in the Tocantins River Basin, Brazil: An Evaluation of ECMWF-SEAS5 with Multiple Conceptual Hydrological Models
Authors: Ávila Leandro , Silveira Reinaldo , Campos André , Rogiski Nathalli , Freitas Camila , Aver Cássia , Fan Fernando
Published: April 2023

The assessment of seasonal streamflow forecasting is essential for appropriate water resource management. A suitable seasonal forecasting system requires the evaluation of both numerical weather prediction (NWP) and hydrological models to represent the atmospheric and hydrological processes and conditions in a specific region. In this paper, we evaluated the ECMWF-SEAS5 precipitation product with four hydrological models to represent seasonal streamflow forecasts performed at hydropower plants in the Legal Amazon region. The adopted models included GR4J, HYMOD, HBV, and SMAP, which were calibrated on a daily scale for the period from 2014 to 2019 and validated for the period from 2005 to 2013. The seasonal streamflow forecasts were obtained for the period from 2017 to 2019 by considering a daily scale streamflow simulation comprising an ensemble with 51 members of forecasts, starting on the first day of every month up to 7 months ahead. For each forecast, the corresponding monthly streamflow time series was estimated. A post-processing procedure based on the adjustment of an autoregressive model for the residuals was applied to correct the bias of seasonal streamflow forecasts. Hence, for the calibration and validation period, the results show that the HBV model provides better results to represent the hydrological conditions at each hydropower plant, presenting NSE and NSElog values greater than 0.8 and 0.9, respectively, during the calibration stage. However, the SMAP model achieves a better performance with NSE values of up to 0.5 for the raw forecasts. In addition, the bias correction displayed a significant improvement in the forecasts for all hydrological models, specifically for the representation of streamflow during dry periods, significantly reducing the variability of the residuals.
The colorization of Greek classic films as intersemiotic translation
Authors: Neofotistos Dimitris
Published: April 2023

Intersemiotic translation constitutes a field of research and application including those of different modes of expression and substance transmis-sion from one text to another. According to Torop (2000) different types of texts such as films, and comics function as signification systems submitted into  different  translation  processes  either  intra-  or  extratextual  (intralin-guistic or intersemiotic as referred by Jakobson [1959]) to serve a different kind of media communication. It is well known that the textual nature of film is ascertained by specific elements such as sound, episodes, montage including color which as a medium (“color means” as stated by Kress & van Leuween  [2002])  plays  a  very  important  role  in  the  transfer  of  meaning  ventured by film makers. In this paper I will attempt to designate the role of color as a mode of new  signification  through  the  application  of  colorization  in  two  classic  Greek black and white films. I will examine the films “And let the wife fear her  husband”  («Η  δε  γυνή  να  φοβήται  τον  άνδρα»)  and  “A  mess”  («Της  κακομοίρας»)  both  classified  in  the  classic  Greek  cinema  period  (1940–1970)  and  very  popular  with  the  Greek  public.  Film  colorization  was  a  widespread technique in the ‘80s in the United States and lately in Greece, not always well received due to film forgery reasons, as maintained by fans. In this paper I will try to explain how film colorization works as intersemi-otic translation and what is the new meaning acquired for the public by this procedure in the two films examined in the corpus.
Technology revolution 4.0 promotes the development of Vietnam's economic structure
Authors: Bui Dung Xuân
Published: April 2023

Today, when assessing the development level of each country, the development level of infrastructure is a crucial indicator. Therefore, investment in the development of production infrastructure is a priority and goes ahead of direct investment. Along with labor, capital, natural resources, etc., science and technology are considered essential resources with a significant impact on economic development. Over 35 years of innovation, our country's science and technology have made positive changes with many achievements in research and investigation, creating a scientific basis for formulating strategies and plans for economic development. Socio-economic, environmental protection, science, and technology, in association with production and life, contribute to improving productivity, quality, and efficiency of all branches and fields.
Tekke Şiirinin Mahlaslarındaki Rol ve Kimlik Değişmeleri Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: AYAR Murat
Published: April 2023

Özel tanımlamaların dışında şairlerin manzumelerinde kullandıkları ve takma ad olarak bilinen mahlas, mahlas beyti veya mahlashâne denilen özel bir bölümde kullanılır. Şairin sanat ve dünya görüşü adına pek çok değerlendirmelerine ev sahipliği yapan bu bölüm; verilecek mesajın etki derecesini artırma gayretli, şairin rol ve kimlik değişmelerine de sahne olur. Değişik kimlikler ve bunlara uygun davranma modeli olan rollerin bu bölümlerdeki çeşitliliğini, değişen semantik dengeyi ve kullanılan söz varlığını tespit etmek çalışmanın amacıdır. Bu amaca hizmet etmek için sadece tekke şairlerinin manzumeleri hedef alınmıştır. Bunda ilâhî mesajı, toplumun tüm kesimlerine ulaştırma hassasiyetini taşıyan mutasavvıfın çok yönlü kimliğini kullanmadaki gayreti mühimdir. Seçilen model beyitler, kullanılan mahlaslar üzerinden kimlik ve roller üzerinden fişlemeye tabi tutulmuş ve tartışma bu mahlaslar merkezli yürütülmüştür. Çalışmayla sȗfî şairlerin mahlasını hangi kimlik ve rol çerçevesinde icra ettiğinin tespiti yanında bu çabanın şiirin anlamsal kurgusuna ve kullanılan sözcük dağarcığının seçimine olan katkısı gözler önüne serilmiştir. Bu cümleden; mutasavvıf şairlerin mesajın doğru ve etkili verilmesini öncelleme gayretine hizmet eden bu çabanın ilgililerin dikkatine sunulması mühimdir.
Muhtasar ve İlaveli Satıraltı Bir Ahterî-i Kebîr Nüshası
Authors: ERTÜRKOĞLU Eren
Published: April 2023

Osmanlı Dönemi sözlük literatürü içerisinde kendine has özellikleri ile bir sözlük geleneği oluşturan satıraltı tercümeli sözlükler kelime karşılığı kelime olarak hazırlanması, okurun pratik bir şekilde aradığını bulabilmesine imkan sunması gibi özellikleri nedeniyle oldukça rağbet görmüştür. Osmanlı Dönemi öncesinde Bahşayiş Lugati, Mukaddimetü’l-Edeb gibi önemli sözlüklerle başlayan satıraltı tercümeli sözlük geleneği, ilerleyen dönemlerde kimi isimli kimi isimsiz birçok eserle yaşamaya devam etmiştir. Osmanlı Dönemi sözlük geleneğinde büyük öneme sahip sözlüklerden biri olan Ahterî-i Kebîr’in muhtasar nüshalarından birisi de satıraltı sözlük formunda oluşturulmuştur. Bu çalışmada ilgili nüshanın hem satıraltı sözlük geleneği ile irtibatı kurulacak hem de nüshanın hususî yönleri ortaya konulmaya çalışılacaktır.
Avaliação do conhecimento sobre manejo da Dengue de profissionais e estudantes da saúde na Unidade Básica de Saúde número 1 da Estrutural/DF
Authors: Menezes João Paulo Sousa , Aguiar Rafael Cavendish , Melo Ana Estrela , Santos Mateus Américo Galvão , Vitorino Thiago Callak Teixeira , Grolla Marcelo Tadeu Gottlieb , De Carvalho Clerio Augusto Ferreira Arosteguy , Vale Eveline Fernandes Nascimento
Published: April 2023

A dengue é uma arbovirose causada pela infecção por um dos 4 tipos do vírus da dengue (DENV), pertencente ao gênero Flavivírus, transmitida primariamente pelo mosquito Aedes aegypti1,2. Em 2019, houve um surto na América Latina com 2 milhões de casos notificados e cerca de 1400 casos de dengue complicada9. Objetivos: Avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes de medicina e enfermagem e de profissionais da saúde lotados na UBS da Cidade Estrutural/DF sobre manejo inicial da dengue em relação à identificação dos sinais de alarme e de choque. Metodologia: Foi aplicado o instrumento da OMS sobre o uso de sinais de alarme para dengue por profissionais de saúde, validado para a língua portuguesa em 201514, para 41 estudantes de medicina e enfermagem e 22 profissionais médicos, enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem. Resultados: Apesar de a maior parte dos profissionais afirmar utilizar os protocolos da OMS, apenas 50% dos servidores do centro de saúde e o grupo dos estudantes de séries avançadas de enfermagem atingiram o mínimo estipulado de 70% de respostas corretas no que tange ao encaminhamento de pacientes para unidade de maior complexidade. Nenhum dos grupos conseguiu identificar com plenitude os sinais de choque para dengue grave como prioridade para o manejo do paciente. Conclusão: O conhecimento de profissionais de saúde e estudantes de medicina e enfermagem lotados na UBS sobre manejo inicial do paciente com dengue, no que tange à identificação de sinais de alarme e de choque, é precário, evidenciando a necessidade de ações de educação em saúde para os estudantes e profissionais em questão. Contudo, são necessários mais estudos em outros serviços e faculdades de saúde para investigar a abrangência do déficit na atenção primária como um todo.
Valorizando a sensorialidade de produtos cosméticos atráves de claims
Authors: De Oliveira Allyne Ferreira , Franco Fabiana Luiza dos Santos , Pinto Celso Alexandre Abreu
Published: April 2023

Introdução: Os claims sensoriais podem ser usados de forma a valorizar os benefícios de um produto ao comunicar sua experiência de forma objetiva e ressaltar o que mais se destaca em sua performance. Uma das formas de suporte de claims é através de dados obtidos por painéis treinados nos quais muitas vezes temos já disponíveis / previstos durante o desenvolvimento de produtos. Objetivo: Propor um formato pró ativo de recomendação de claims sensoriais, baseado nos resultados pré existentes em painel treinado, maximizando dessa forma os resultados obtidos e a sinceridade na comunicação.

Metodologia: Workshop conduzido internamente baseado em dados sensoriais de painel treinado, comparativo versus range Top Seller de mercado e entendimento da expectativa da categoria, maturidade do mercado, rotina da consumidora com base na categoria analisada. Resultados: Uma análise comparativa pode ser realizada entre o perfil sensorial de um produto de interesse contrastado com uma base de dados específica que normalmente contempla produtos líderes de venda da categoria em questão. Dessa forma, foi possível entender quais atributos específicos de uma determinada formula foi valorizado por atingir intensidades diferenciadas, ou na média do mercado, e contrastá-las a expectativa das consumidoras. Conclusão: Conclui-se, portanto, que o produto avaliado apresenta diferenciais quando comparado aos produtos mais vendidos do mercado através de atributos relevantes para os consumidores da categoria e, baseado nestas informações, criados claims genuínos sobre a performance / eficácia do produto. Nenhum outro teste necessitou ser feito posteriormente uma vez que os claims foram criados baseados em dados existentes no painel sensorial treinado e em testes de consumidor já previsto durante o desenvolvimento do produto.
Vestibular System Condition under Noise and Vibration Exposure
Authors: Дайхес Н.А. , Сааркоппель Л.М. , Зайцева О.В. , Бомштейн Н.Г.
Published: April 2023

Введение. Шум и вибрация – одни из ведущих факторов в формировании профессиональных заболеваний. Клинические проявления вибрационного воздействия полисиндромны и зависят как от характера и длительности действия вибрации, от влияния дополнительных неблагоприятных факторов производственной и окружающей среды, так и от индивидуальной резистентности организма. Цель. Оценка состояния вестибулярной системы у лиц, работающих в условиях шумовибрационного воздействия. Материалы и методы. Проведено вестибулологическое, в том числе стабилографическое, обследование 500 рабочих предприятия экспериментального машиностроения, контактирующих в процессе трудовой деятельности с шумо- и виброгенерирующим оборудованием. Результаты. Полученные результаты позволили сделать выводы о том, что комплексное воздействие вредных факторов рабочей среды при доминирующем влиянии шумовибрационного фактора формирует постуральные нарушения по мере увеличения стажа, а выраженность постуральных расстройств существенно выше у лиц шумовибрационных профессий. Ввиду сопоставимости значения зрительного контроля у лиц обследованных групп в развитии постуральных нарушений у лиц шумо- и виброопасных профессий можно предположить заинтересованность в патологическом процессе центральных механизмов регуляции поддержания позы, включая дисбаланс центрального отдела вестибулярного анализатора и нарушение проприоцептивной чувствительности.

Introduction. Noise and vibration are one of the leading factors in the formation of occupational diseases. Clinical manifestations of vibration effects are polysyndromic and depend either on the nature and duration of vibration exposure, on the influence of additional adverse factors of industrial and environmental conditions, nor on the individual resistance of the organism. Purpose. Assessment of vestibular system state in persons working under conditions of noise and vibration exposure. Materials ant methods. A vestibulological examination, including stabilographic one, of 500 workers of an experimental mechanical engineering enterprise, contacting with noise- and vibration-generating equipment in course of their labor activity, was carried out. Results. The results obtained allowed us to conclude that the integrated impact of harmful factors of the working environment with the dominant influence of the noise and vibration factors forms postural disorders with increasing seniority, and the severity of postural disorders is significantly higher in persons of noise and vibration occupations. In view of the comparability of visual control significance in the development of postural disorders in subjects of noise- and vibration-hazardous occupations within the examined groups, is possible to assume the involvement of central mechanisms of postural maintenance regulation in the pathological process, including an imbalance of the central vestibular analyzer section and proprioceptive sensitivity impairment.
Prevention of deviant behavior in a general education school: challenges and mistakes
Authors: Knizhnikova Svetlana
Published: April 2023

Deviant behavior is the area of research of many sciences; pedagogy is primarily focused on opportunities and resources for its early prevention. One of the actual issues of preventive pedagogy is the analysis of the challenges and mistakes that teachers face with in the process of preventing deviant behavior. The aim of the research: institutional, descriptive-analytical and concretising presentation of scientific data on the main challenges and mistakes made by teachers when preventing deviant behavior among children and young people in a general education school. The main method for collecting empirical information involved a survey of 200 teachers across all the federal regions of the Russian Federation. The novelty of the research lies in the systematisation of challenges and mistakes of teachers in preventing deviant behavior of school students; in obtaining new factual material significant for the optimisation of deviant behavior prevention. The practical significance of the research results consists in clarifying the scientific categories and concepts that develop the idea of the conditions of effectiveness of deviant behavior prevention; specification of deviantological competence of teachers. The results can also be taken into account when developing training, retraining and advanced training programmes for teachers. The results of the study differentiated the challenges teachers face with in preventing deviant behavior among school students (into «general» and «specific deviant-preventive» challenges); identified areas of difficulties; and determined typical preventive mistakes made by teachers.
Terahertz aptasensor for dopamine neurochemical detection
Authors: Wang Jin , Morita Kosei , Ando Masaki , Yoshida Sota , Nagata Hiroki , Sakai Kenji , Kiwa Toshihiko
Published: April 2023

Measuring neurotransmitter levels in the body can identify imbalances and diagnose neurological and psychiatric disorders. Several advanced imaging technologies and electrochemical and optical sensors have been developed for a highly sensitive and selective detection of neurotransmitters. In this study, a terahertz chemical microscope (TCM) for measurement of dopamine levels is proposed. The TCM uses terahertz waves to obtain a label-free chemical reaction on a sensing plate. A DNA aptamer is investigated as a recognition element for detection of dopamine. The measurement mechanism and construction of the terahertz aptasensor are described, providing a potential alternative for neurotransmitter detection.
Business and Technology Strategies in Strategic Alignment for Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations
Authors: Ndegwa Elsa Njoki , Kipkorir Chris
Published: April 2023

In Kenya, half of all projects under non-governmental organizations are not sustainable and collapse in less than 365 days after exit of donors.  Coordination board of the organization closed down approximately 956 non-governmental in 2015 due to financial malpractices. About, 40% of the projects carried out as non-governmental organizations had been facing the problem of poor management, allocation of resources. The study's specific objectives were to establish the effect of business strategy and information technology strategy on performance of non-governmental in Nakuru City in Kenya. The study's target populations were 95 respondents comprising of directors, management and staff of 14 non-governmental organizations. Strategic leadership theory, performance monitoring theory, organization theory, and the strategic alignment model were used.  Descriptive research design, census and close-ended questionnaire were used to collect data which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of statistical package for social sciences version 25.  The findings showed positive correlation between business strategy and information Technology strategy. The variables were significant when tested at 5% level of significance. The researchers recommend that organizations should come up with good business strategy for diagnosing problem of the organization hence problem-solving competence and facilitates assessment of actualization of action plan.  Information technology system should be improved so as to facilitate networking, and efficient communication which in turn determine performance. The study's findings would lead to greater understanding of non-governmental organizations. The management of regulatory bodies to government and non-profit sector gains useful insights about strategic alignment, allowing them to develop policies that direct and inspire other organizations.
A poesia de resistência de Arminé Arjona contra o feminicídio no México
Authors: Gomes Carlos Magno
Published: April 2023

Este artigo analisa as estratégias líricas usadas por Arminé Arjona para prestar homenagem às vítimas dos feminicídios, que aconteceram entre os anos de 1994 e 2004, em Cidade de Juarez, no México. Identificamos as particularidades desse ativismo lírico que resgata a voz dessas mulheres silenciadas por seus algozes e por um sistema de impunidade. Metodologicamente, articulamos o conceito de “contracanto”, de Linda Hutcheon (1989), para identificarmos as características líricas de uma poesia de resistência. Além disso, baseamo-nos em conceitos antropológicos propostos por Marcela Lagarde (2005) e Rita Segato (2013) que consideram esses crimes como próprios de um genocídio contra mulheres pobres e pardas. Nesse contexto, a poesia de Arminé Arjona ecoa como um grito de clamor por justiça e pelo fim da violência contra a mulher.