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IV International Conference “Actual Scientific and Technical Issues of Chemical Safety” (ASTICS-2018)
Authors: Рощин А.В.
Published: August 2024

Сборник включает программу конференции и тезисы докладов, отражающих результаты фундаментальных и прикладных исследований в области обеспечения химической безопасности и защиты человека и окружающей среды от воздействия опасных химических факторов по следующим основным направлениям: общие вопросы обеспечения химической безопасности; утилизация и биодеградация отходов; методы индикации и идентификации опасных химических веществ; источники химической опасности, опасные химические вещества; технологии и методы ликвидации и обезвреживания опасных химических веществ; методы очистки почвы, воздуха, воды; оценка и моделирование риска химической опасности; новые технологии и импортозамещение; вопросы безопасного обращения с наноматериалами. В сборнике представлены тезисы авторов из Азербайджана, Армении, Белоруссии, Казахстана, Кыргызстана, России, Таджикистана, Узбекистана и Украины. Для специалистов, занимающихся проблемами химической безопасности, экологии и защиты окружающей среды.

The book presents the conference program followed by proceedings covering results of fundamental and applied research in the field of chemical safety ensuring and protecting humans and environment from exposure of hazardous chemical factors within the scope of the following key research areas: Global chemical safety problems; Chemical hazard sources. Toxic chemicals, emergency and hazardous chemical substances. Hazardous chemical objects. Technologies for elimination of chemical hazards; Chemical hazard assessment and risk modeling. Chemical accident/incident prevention; Methods and tools for indication and identification of hazardous chemicals and mixtures thereof in environmental objects. Monitoring soil, air, and water status; Technologies, procedures and means for creating materials aimed at technical protection, prevention and remediation of chemical contamination consequences. Impact of hazardous chemicals on human health; Utilization and biodegradation of different types of wastes, primarily hazardous chemical wastes. Safe handling of nanosized materials. The conference proceedings are written by authors from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. The contents can be useful for professionals involved in chemical safety ensuring, ecology issues and environmental protection.
ДОКУМЕНТАЛЬНЫЕ СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВА О ЖИЗНИ М. С. ЗНАМЕНСКОГО И ЕГО СЕМЬИ В ФОНДАХ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО БЮДЖЕТНОГО УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯ ТЮМЕНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ "ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ АРХИВ В Г. ТОБОЛЬСКЕ"
Authors: ЖУРАВЛЕВА Н.В. , Юзеева О.А.
Published: August 2024

Публикация посвящена обзору выявленных в собрании Государственного бюджетного учреждения Тюменской области «Государственный архив в г. Тобольске» документальных источников, свидетельствующих о жизни и деятельности М. С. Знаменского и истории его семьи.
ФИЛОЛОГ ВАСИЛЬЕВИЧ РУДАКОВ: ФЕНОМЕН ДИРЕКТОРА ТОБОЛЬСКОЙ ГИМНАЗИИ (1862-1879 ГГ.) ПО ВОСПОМИНАНИЯМ ГИМНАЗИСТОВ
Authors: СКАЧКОВА Г.К.
Published: August 2024

В статье раскрывается деятельность директора Тобольской гимназии Ф. В. Рудакова по управлению гимназией в условиях российских реформ середины XIX в., направленная на улучшение учебно-воспитательного процесса и сплочение коллектива преподавателей и учащихся. Статья основана на воспоминаниях выпускников гимназии.
A Jurtától a Hősök teréig
Authors: Papp István
Published: August 2024

Kiss Gy. Csaba: Harminc év után : 1988–1989 Személyes történelem. Budapest, Nap Kiadó, 2019. 259 o.
“Sonnengesang” by S. Gubaidulina: Movement from Sound to Frame
Authors: Москвина О.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье автор делает попытку рассмотреть идею создания «религиозного кинематографа» в произведении “Sonnengesang” С. Губайдулиной (1997). Эта мысль вписана в сложную драматургическую «структуру» сочинения. Не являясь главной, она обогащает и «визуализирует» восприятие сакрального образа св. Франциска Ассизского, чей жизненный путь недвусмысленно пересекается с крестным путем Христа — одним из главных стимулов для построения религиозных миров композитора. «Визуализация» партитуры подразумевает комплекс музыкально-театральных приёмов, связанных с идеей жеста. Опытный кинокомпозитор, Губайдулина прибегает к использованию крупных и общих планов, к приему параллельного монтажа. Высказывается мысль, что возможным стимулом к созданию «религиозного кинематографа» Губайдулиной стал фильм Р. Росселини «Франциск, менестрель Божий» (1950). Оба опуса сближают камерная трактовка жанра, афористичность высказывания, условность (символичность) языка и в то же время — документальная точность повествования. В результате возникает ощущение звукового кинематографа без материальной визуализации, рожденного на стыке двух стихий — музыки и кино. «Религиозный кинематограф» Губайдулиной, созданный с помощью музыкальной драматургии и средств «музыкального театра», стал одним из открытий композитора в рамках синтеза искусств.

In the article, the author attempts to consider the concept of creating a “religious cinema” in the work “Sonnengesang” by S. Gubaidulina (1997). This concept is embedded within the complex dramatic structure of the work and, although not the primary one, enriches and visualizes the perception of sacred ideas through the lens of the individuality of St. Francis of Assisi. The life path of St. Francis clearly intersects with that of Christ, and this intersection forms the basis for the composer’s creation of religious worlds. The visualization of the musical score is achieved through the use of musical and theatrical techniques associated with the concept of gesture. As a skilled film composer, Gubaidulina employs large and generalized camera angles, as well as the technique of parallel editing, in her work. It is proposed that the film “Francis, the Minstrel of God” (1950), directed by R. Rossellini, served as a possible inspiration for Gubaidulina in the development of her own “religious cinematic” vision. Both operas are united by the chamber performance of the genre, aphoristic speech, conventional language (symbolism), and, at the same time, documentary accuracy in the narrative. As a result, there is a sense of sound cinema without visual material, born at the intersection of two elements — music and cinema. The “religious cinematography” of Gubaidulin, created with the aid of musical drama and means of “musical theatre”, has become one of the composers’ discoveries within the context of art synthesis.
“The Joy of Love and the Sorrow of Love”: German Folk Songs from the Liederhort collection
Authors: Петри Э.К.
Published: August 2024

Классическое собрание немецких народных песен Liederhort не слишком известно в российском музыкознании. Между тем оно явилось источником вдохновения для многих композиторов эпохи романтизма и более позднего времени. Коллекцию песен начинал собирать Людвиг Эрк, а завершил и систематизировал Франц Бёме. Изданный им трехтомный труд до сих пор считается незаменимым справочником для исследования немецких народных песен. Он назван «Deutscher Liederhort» («Библиотека немецких песен»), но часто обозначается сокращённо как «Erk-Böhme» или просто – Liederhort. Его значение можно сравнить с «Волшебным рогом мальчика» Брентано и Арнима. Цель данной работы – рассмотреть один из разделов Liederhort – любовные песни. Также в статье анализируются песни из других разделов, сходные по тематике. Даны нотные примеры песен, выявлено их происхождение, определена их взаимосвязь с музыкой хоралов, положение в немецкой песенной культуре, связь с историей и народными обрядами. Приводится информация об авторах музыки и текста. Особо отмечены песни, которые до сих пор бытуют и в современной музыкальной культуре – профессиональной и любительской. Переводы немецких текстов сделаны в большинстве случаем автором статьи. Исключение составляют тексты, ранее опубликованные в России в сборниках немецкой поэзии – имя переводчика в них указано. Тексты на средневековых диалектах, требующие специальных знаний оставлены без перевода

The classical collection of German folk songs Liederhort is not well known in Russian musicology. Meanwhile, it was a source of inspiration for many composers of the romantic direction, as well as later ones. The collection of songs began to be collected by Ludwig Erk, and completed and systematized by Franz Böhme. The three-volume work he published is still considered an indispensable standard and reference book for the study of German folk songs. It is called the Deutscher Liederhort (“German Song Library”), but is often abbreviated as “Erk-Böhme” (after the editorial name), or simply Liederhort. Its meaning can be compared to the Boy’s Magic Horn by Brentano and Arnim. The purpose of this work is to consider one of the sections of Liederhort - love songs. Sometimes songs from other sections, similar in theme, are also analyzed. Musical examples of songs are given (many are published for the first time), the origin of the songs, their interchange with the music of chorales, their position in the German song culture, connection with history and folk rituals are revealed. Information about the authors of music and text (where available) is provided. The songs that exist in modern musical culture - professional and amateur - are especially noted, having withstood the test of time. Translations of German texts belong mostly to the author of the article. The exception is texts previously published in Russia in collections of German poetry - the name of the translator is indicated in them. Texts in medieval dialects requiring special knowledge were left without translation
Review of the book “150 years. Nizhny Novgorod Music College named after M.A. Balakirev (1873–2023)”
Authors: Сиднева Т.Б.
Published: August 2024

Статья представляет собой отзыв о фундаментальном труде, который посвящен истории формирования и развития Нижегородского музыкального училища (колледжа) имени М. А. Балакирева. Автор анализирует содержание и структуру книги, отмечает источниковедческую достоверность и профессионализм в описании основных этапов деятельности учебного заведения. Сделан вывод о высокой значимости юбилейного издания для истории музыкального образования Нижнего Новгорода и культуры страны в целом

he article is a review of a fundamental work, which is dedicated to the history of the formation and development of the Nizhny Novgorod Music School (College) named after M.A. Balakirev. The author analyzes the content and structure of the book, notes the source reliability and professionalism in describing the main stages of the educational institution’s activities. A conclusion is drawn about the high significance of the anniversary publication for the history of musical education in Nizhny Novgorod and the culture of the country as a whole
THE INTEREST-FREE BANK LOAN ON THE SECURITY OF SHARES OF THE BANK'S OWN CAPITAL STOCK
Authors: Жданов А.В. , Курляндский В.В.
Published: August 2024

В статье обосновывается концепция беспроцентного банков- ского кредита под залог долей собственного акционерного капитала банка на год между двумя годовыми общими собраниями акционеров при условии отказа акционеров – заемщиков от дивидендов по акциям банка, решение о выплате и размере которых принимает первое из этих двух годовых общих собраний акционеров. Предлагаемый вариант кредитования банком своих акционеров позволит банку управлять кредитными рисками, используя возможность влиять на ре- шения, принимаемые участниками кредитных договоров. В качестве одного из финансовых механизмов такого влияния предлага- ется обратный выкуп банком своих акций, обращающихся на биржевом рын- ке, накануне прекращения обязательств сторон по договору для повышения рыночной стоимости акций выше их стоимости, которую для заемщиков обе- спечит выполнение обязательства возвратить сумма кредита. Концепция может стать методологической основой для формирования субрынка банковского кредитования, интерес к которому будет, по мнению авторов, увеличиваться по мере развития информационных технологий.
THE ORTHODOX VIEW OF THE BODY IN THE LIGHT OF THE CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME – TO POSE THE PROBLEM
Authors: Петровский Д.И.
Published: August 2024

Автор вводит в дискуссионное поле несколько вопросов, касающихся взглядов христианства и православия на спорт и физическую культуру и связанной с ними темы телесности, её интерпретации в богословии и церковной среде. Проведен анализ основных подходов к этой теме, опыт мировых религий, существующих традиций. Автор существенно актуализирует проблему, обращает внимание на негативные тенденций развития человеческой цивилизации и выдвигает гипотезу о возможностях физической культуры и спорта в преодолении её дальнейшего упадка. В связи с чем полагает, что христианству необходимо переосмыслить роль и значение спорта в современном мире, придать ему духовную составляющую, переместить внимание в спорте с телесного к духовному и этическому.

The author introduces several issues into the discussion field concerning the views of Christianity and Orthodoxy on sports and physical culture and the related topic of corporeality, its interpretation in theology and the church environment. The analysis of the main approaches to this topic, the experience of world religions, and existing traditions is carried out. The author significantly actualizes the problem, draws attention to the negative trends in the development of human civilization and puts forward a hypothesis about the possibilities of physical culture and sports in overcoming its further decline. In this regard, he believes that Christianity needs to rethink the role and importance of sports in the modern world, give it a spiritual component, and shift attention in sports from the physical to the spiritual and ethical.
THE CONFERENCE "CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF MODERN SPORTS. PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORT IN THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN"
Authors: Митрополит Мурманский и Мончегорский Митрофан Митрополит Мурманский и Мончегорский Митрофан
Published: August 2024

Подробная информация о конференции «Вызовы и перспективы современного спорта. Физическая культура и спорт в духовной жизни православного христианина», которая состоялась 27 января 2023 года в Красном зале Храма Христа Спасителя в рамках направления «Православие и спорт» XXXI Международных Рождественских образовательных чтений «Глобальные вызовы современности и духовный выбор человека».

Detailed information about the conference "Challenges and prospects of modern sports. Physical culture and sport in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian", which took place on January 27, 2023 in the Red Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour within the framework of the Orthodoxy and Sport direction of the XXXI International Christmas Educational Readings "Global Challenges of Modernity and the spiritual choice of man".
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PROTECTIVE ACTION PLANNING ZONES FOR TWO HYPOTHETICAL RADIATION ACCIDENTS
Authors: Киселев А.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматриваются практические вопросы моделирования размеров зон планирования защитных мероприятий на АЭС на основе требований российских нормативных документов и рекомендаций МАГАТЭ. Рассмотрены результаты расчетов атмосферного переноса и доз облучения населения для двух аварий из проекта: аварии с вероятностью 10–7 в год и тяжелой запроектной аварии с величиной выброса на уровне между Чернобыльской аварией и аварией на АЭС «Фукусима-1». Показано, что размеры зон планирования для первой лежат в пределах требований к проекту. При отказе от ограничения на вероятность аварии размеры зон планирования становятся сопоставимыми с предлагаемыми МАГАТЭ размерами. Избыточная консервативность в методиках в части учитываемых путей облучения, приближений по оценке доз острого облучения, а также метеорологического фактора в ряде случаев приводит к значительному увеличению размеров зон планирования, что требует их адаптации при работе в нормативном поле, где предусмотрен анализ опасностей в соответствии с рекомендациями GSR-7 МАГАТЭ.

The paper addresses the practical issues of modeling the sizes of emergency planning zones around NPP based on the requirements of the Russian regulatory documents and IAEA recommendations. The results of calculations of the atmospheric transfer and radiation doses to members of the public have been considered for two accident scenarios taken from the design documentation: a beyond design basis accident with a probability of 10–7 per year, and a severe beyond design basis accident with a release that can be rated between the Chernobyl accident and the accident at the Fukushima-1 NPP. It has been shown that the emergency planning zones sizes for the first accident correspond to the requirements for the NPP design. Without restrictions on the accident probability, the size of the emergency planning zones becomes comparable to the IAEA recommendations. An excessive conservatism in exposure pathways, approximations for acute radiation doses, and a weather factor lead, in some cases, to a significant increase in the size of emergency planning zones and emergency planning distances, which requires their adaptation while acting in the regulatory field, where the hazard analysis is adopted in compliance with the recommendations of the IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 7.
Synthesis of fully π-conjugated, pentagon-embedded non-alternant carbon nanobelts
Authors: Chi Chunyan , Han Yi , Wu Shaofei , Khoo Koon Yong Shawn
Published: August 2024

The synthesis of carbon nanobelts (CNBs) with novel structures remains a significant challenge in organic chemistry. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of fully π-conjugated, pentagon-embedded non-alternant CNBs, marking a significant advancement in nanocarbon chemistry. These CNBs were designed by considering their strain and protection of reactive sites and synthesized through a deoxygenative aromatization pathway. This represents a significant breakthrough since the first attempt to synthesize this type of non-alternant CNB almost 20 years ago by Schlüter and co-workers. Their ground state, aromaticity, and optical, electronic, and electrochemical properties were studied through both experiments and theoretical calculations. Unlike previously reported all-benzenoid alternant CNBs, these novel CNBs exhibit a smaller band gap, more effective π-conjugation, and unique electronic properties due to the incorporation of non-alternant moieties. They show intense red emission with good fluorescence quantum yields. One CNB can be chemically oxidized into its dication, which exhibits an open-shell singlet ground state and interesting global aromaticity with two weakly coupled annulenes along the edges. This work opens new avenues for synthesizing complex carbon nanostructures with enhanced electronic properties.
Path Toward High-Throughput Synthesis Planning via Performance Benchmarking
Authors: Walker Brandon , Miller Nathan , Yang Brett , Penna Dhatri V. L. , Vuyyuru Sridhar , Soundararajan Jeyaraman , Vorontcov Ilia , Girvin Andrew , Mannaa Amin , Choudhury Maya , Fox Hailey , Bafna Mihir , Lopez Eduardo Luiggi , Hernandez Hugo , King Jennifer , Masquelin Thierry , Michael Samuel G. , Godfrey Alexander G. , Zahoránszky-Kőhalmi Gergely
Published: August 2024

Rapid generation and evaluation of diverse synthesis pathways play a critical role in exploring a broader chemical space and identifying potent drug candidates. Drug discovery often relies on laborintensive manual processes for retro synthetic route finding, resulting in challenges related to scalability and reproducibility. Autonomous chemical synthesis platforms, like ASPIRE aim to address this bottleneck by the development of high-throughput synthesis capabilities. While AI/ML-based predictive methods exist that can generate synthesis routes rapidly, evidence based synthesis route search, often relying on knowledge graphs, poses its own challenges for scalability. In this study, we present a comprehensive benchmarking framework and analysis employed on the ASPIRE Integrated Computational Platform (AICP), that led to a breakthrough in the light of high-throughput synthesis planning. Our strategy encompasses query optimization and domain-driven data engineering techniques, which worked in accord to reduce the synthesis route finding time by orders of magnitude. As a result, AICP is equipped with a high-throughput, evidence-based computer assisted synthesis planning method that has the ability to automatically identify viable synthesis routes to 2000 target molecules within approximately 40 minutes. Complementing existing retrosynthetic approaches, with the use of knowledge graph of 1.2M chemical reactions, AICP represents a significant advancement towards automating high-throughput synthesis in drug discovery, thus paving the way for more efficient drug candidate identification and development.
Rare diseases, spotlighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and myasthenia gravis: Insights from landscape analysis of current research
Authors: Iyer Kavita , Tenchov Rumiana , Sasso Janet , Ralhan Krittika , Jotshi Jyotsna , Polshakov Dmitrii , Maind Ankush , Zhou Qiongqiong Angela
Published: August 2024

Rare diseases are a diverse group of disorders that despite each individual condition's rarity, collectively affect a significant portion of the global population. Currently approximately 10,000 rare diseases exist globally, with 80% of these diseases being identified as having genetic origins. In this review, we examine data from the CAS Content CollectionTM to summarize scientific progress in the area of rare diseases. We examine the publication landscape in the area in effort to provide insights into current advances and developments. We then discuss the evolution of key concepts in the field, genetic associations, as well as the major technologies and development pipelines of rare disease treatments. We focus our attention on three specific rare diseases: (i) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a terminal neurodegenerative disease affecting the central nervous system resulting in progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles; (ii) Huntington’s disease, another terminal neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain, with a wide impact on a person's functional abilities; and (iii) myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune synaptopathy leading to skeletal muscle weakness. While the pathogenesis of these rare diseases is being elucidated, there is neither a cure nor preventative treatment available, only symptomatic treatment. The objective of the paper is to provide a broad overview of the evolving landscape of current knowledge on rare diseases, and specifically on the biology and genetics of the three spotlighted diseases, to outline challenges and evaluate growth opportunities, an aim to further efforts in solving the remaining challenges.
Communicating Chemistry Innovation to the Public
Authors: Ciriminna Rosaria , Luque Rafael , Della Pina Cristina , Pagliaro Mario
Published: August 2024

Very few scholarly studies have been published on communicating chemistry to the public, and even less on publicly communicating chemistry research. Ccommunicating achievements in chemistry research, on the other hand, is an important component of research (and technology) management. New chemical products and new synthetic and analytical chemical processes often have a broad and lasting societal, economic and environmental impact. This trait, differentiating chemistry from other basic sciences, is reinforced by the sustainability challenge to make economic growth compatible with long-term well-being for all people and the environment. This study fills a gap in the literature and suggests avenues on how to conduct said communication based on the methodological autonomy of chemistry as scientific discipline.
Discovery of liquid crystalline polymers with high thermal conductivity using machine learning
Authors: Maeda Hayato , Wu Stephen , Marui Rika , Yoshida Erina , Hatakeyama-Sato Kan , Nabae Yuta , Nakagawa Shiori , Ryu Meguya , Ishige Ryohei , Noguchi Yoh , Hayashi Yoshihiro , Ishii Masashi , Kuwajima Isao , Jiang Felix , Vu Xuan Thang , Ingebrandt Sven , Tokita Masatoshi , Morikawa Junko , Yoshida Ryo , Hayakawa Teruaki
Published: August 2024

It is highly desirable to enhance the heat conduction of polymeric heat-dissipating materials for applications in power electronics, automotive components, light-emitting diodes, and telecommunication equipment. However, the thermal conductivity of polymeric materials is one to three orders of magnitude lower than that of metals and ceramics due to phonon scattering in amorphous regions. Several attempts have been made to overcome this limitation by increasing heat flow along the orientation axis of the self-assembly of liquid crystalline polymers, but the design of liquid crystalline polymers remains largely empirical. In this study, we developed a machine learning model that can predict with over 96% accuracy whether a polymer will form a liquid crystalline state based on its compositional or structural characteristics. By exploring the inverse mapping of this model, we identified a comprehensive set of chemical structures for liquid crystalline polyimides. De novo monomer synthesis and polymerization reactions of six selected polymers were performed, and all synthesized polymers were experimentally confirmed to form liquid crystalline structures with thermal conductivities ranging from 0.722 to 1.26 W m−1 K−1. These are the first liquid crystalline polymers predicted and discovered via machine learning.
Synthesis of head-to-tail-type poly(1,3-phenylene) with high degrees of polymerization catalyzed by Nickel(II)-(N-heterocyclic Carbene) complex
Authors: Yamaoka Seiha , Susami Koki , Ikeda Shuichi , Horie Masaki , Minami Hideto , Suzuki Nozomu , Okano Kentaro , Mori Atsunori
Published: August 2024

Poly(1,3-phenylene)s with high degree of polymerization were synthesized in a regioregular manner. The reaction of 2-bromo-4-chloro-hexyloxybenzene with a Grignard reagent and following cross-coupling catalyzed by a nickel(II) complex underwent polymerization in good to excellent yields. The use of bidentate phosphines as a ligand, which were shown to be suitable for poly(1,4-phenylene) synthesis, only afforded the polymer with relatively low degree of polymerization (DP), while the polymerization with N-heterocyclic carbene as a ligand showed a high degree of polymerization (DP) of up to >100 in excellent yield.
FLORISTICS, CARBON STOCK QUANTIFICATION AND SEQUESTRATION ABILITY OF AN ENCROACHED FOREST IN AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, IKOT AKPADEN, SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Authors: Ekeng Ita Richard , Ogbemudia Felix Okpako , Okon Mbong Emem
Published: August 2024

This study assessed the floristics, carbon stock and sequestration ability of an encroached forest in Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria. Ten plots within the forest were chosen and ten belt transects were established. Trees species were identified in each plot. Litter boxes were placed in each plot at 10 m for litter collection. Soils were collected from the plots at different depths. AGB (aboveground biomass), BGB (belowground biomass), AGC (aboveground carbon) and BGC (belowground carbon) were calculated using appropriate allometric equations. Twenty-two woody species were present in the forest. The values for AGB, AGC, BGM and BGC were 119.31 Mg ha-1, 59.65 Mg C.ha-1, 24.46 Mg ha-1 and 12.23 Mg C.ha-1, each. The total carbon stock (TCS) and biomass in the litter were 9.37 MgCha-1 and 20 Mg ha-1, respectively. The carbon stock in the litter followed this order: leaf (4.10±0.08 Mg C.ha-1) > twigs (3.02±0.04 Mg C.ha-1) > fine root (2.25±0.01 Mg C.ha-1). The TCS in the soil was 33.73 MgCha-1 and followed this decreasing trend: 0-15 cm (23.80±2.65 MgCha-1) > 0 – 30 cm (9.93±1.02 MgCha-1). The TCS and carbon sequestration ability (CSA) of this forest were 125.61 Mg C.ha-1 and 458.31 Mg CO2ha-1. The CSA of this forest followed this decreasing order: AGC pool (218.92 Mg CO2ha-1) > soil (121.11 Mg CO2ha-1) > litter (73.40 Mg CO2ha-1) > BGC pool (44.88 Mg CO2ha-1). These results validate this forest as having a considerable carbon sequestration ability, though, this ability is threatened by human disturbances.
A REVIEW: SMART WEED DETECTION AND HEALTH MONITORING AGROBOT
Authors: Ur Rehman Moiz , Hassan Ali , Khan Shahzaman , Khan Sohaib
Published: August 2024

As agriculture becomes increasingly important in ensuring food security for the world’s growing population, there has been a rise in the development of smart agricultural robots to optimize crop yield. One critical area where these robots can make a significant impact is in weed detection and health monitoring, which can have a significant impact on crop yield and quality. This review paper aims to examine the latest research in smart weed detection and health monitoring agrobots. The paper discusses several studies on autonomous agricultural robots that detect and remove weeds from fields using image processing, deep learning, and fuzzy logic-based classification techniques. In addition to weed detection and removal, the review paper also examines research on agrobots that monitor the health of crops. Moreover, the paper also discusses various techniques for path planning and control for autonomous agricultural vehicles. Finally, the review paper analyzes the role of single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi in agriculture. Overall, this review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest research in smart weed detection and health monitoring agrobots. By examining the various techniques, methodologies, and algorithms employed by researchers, this paper offers valuable insights for future research and development in this field.
Organisational change and transformational strategies for enhancing a bank’s change and transformation during periods of turbulence
Authors: Jennifer Davis Adesegha
Published: August 2024

This study offers a critical analysis of the organisational change and transformation strategies for enhancing a bank’s change and transformation during periods of turbulence. As banks devise and apply different turnaround strategies to get the bank out of the crisis, the challenge often arises from the difficulties of applying the required accompanying change management strategies to enhance the bank’s transition from the crisis to the desired new state of operation and performance. To respond to such difficulties, this study used systematic review as one of the techniques for qualitative content analysis to evaluate and highlight the types of the accompanying organisational change and transformation strategies that banks can use during crisis management. In crisis situations where the bank has to make some radical and incremental changes to survive, systematic review suggests that process change and transformation must be integrated with cultural change and transformation in order to influence the bank’s seamless transition into the desired new state. In addition to radical or incremental organisational change and transformation, findings imply that if the nature of the bank crisis requires, these strategies must also be accompanied with the application of the organisational-wide/subsystem change and transformation. Though the use of a combination of such organisational change and transformation strategies may influence the bank’s seamless transition from the old system to the new state, future studies must still explore the challenges of managing organisational change and transformation during a bank crisis.
Strategic organisational change process for managing a bank’s change and transition from a crisis situation
Authors: Jennifer Davis Adesegha
Published: August 2024

Whether banking executives want or not, the implementation of strategies aimed at mitigating a crisis may in one way or another involve the change and transformation of a bank’s particular area of operations. Hence, organisational change and transformation is part and partial of the overall process of a bank’s crisis management. Unfortunately, most of the banking executives often accomplish crisis management as though it does not involve any form of change and transformation, only for the effectiveness of the crisis management strategies to be marred by the poorly managed change related complications. To address such complexities, this seminal paper used the qualitative meta-synthesis to assess, identify and extract a combination of the strategic change management processes that the banking executives can use during the implementation of changes that are essential for enhancing the successful implementation of crisis management strategies. During a bank’s crisis management, findings revealed that irrespective of the types or the dimensions undertaken by the organisational change and transformation, theories and literature still insinuate that social organisational change and transformation is not just a random process, but a more systematic process aimed at achieving some pre-determined outcomes. To accomplish that, findings imply usage of a systematic organisational change and transformation process is a necessity for enhancing Situational Analysis, Vision Setting, Communication of the Impetus for Change, Change Implementation, and Measuring and Improving Progress of Change Implementation.
Liquified Natural Gas (Lng) Downstream marketing and business growth in Nigeria: An empirical evidence small and meduim scale enterprises
Authors: Kalu  , Alexanda Ogbonna  , Unachukwu  , Larry Chukwuemeka
Published: August 2024

The study focused on the effect of Liquefied Natural Gas downstream sector marketing on business growth in Nigeria, an empirical evidence from SMEs. Specifically the study also set out to achieve the following sub objective as follows; analyze the effect of low cost strategy on the cost advantage of the selected LNG plants in the study area and ascertain the effect of market focus strategy on the sales volume of the selected LNG plants in the study area. Various research questions were raised and research hypotheses formulated. Porters Five Forces Model was adopted as the theoretical underpin for the study. The study adopted a causal survey research design. Here the opinion of the respondents was elicited through a well-structured Likert-scale type of questionnaire. This was carried out through questionnaire administration to the 400 target respondents; especially the owners, managers and employees of the selected LNG plants in the study area. Simple regression model was used to test the hypotheses which was in conformity to the study objectives with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. It was found that low-cost strategy is vital towards attainment of cost advantage in the oil and gas downstream sector. The study revealed that low-cost as a competitive strategy has significant effect on the cost advantage of the selected LNG plants in Abia and Imo States, Nigeria. We also found out that from the objective two, being market focused improves the firm’s sales volume. Hence, market focus strategy has significant effect on the sales volume of the selected LNG plants in Abia and Imo State. The study recommends that the selected LNG plants in Abia and Imo States should adopt cost control and cost reduction techniques; especially by the use of outsourcing, subcontracting, and buyer-seller relationship businesses and there is also the need to adopt market focus strategies by focusing on specific group of customers in a particular market segment.
Design and development of dental implants
Authors: Charulatha K. , Dhanushika P. , Kanishk P. , Guru Prasath D.
Published: August 2024

Dental implants have emerged as an important treatment in modern dentistry for repairing lost teeth, providing patients with enhanced oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. An optimal dental implant minimizes peak stress values at the interface between the implant and the bone while optimizing anchoring strength in the human jawbone under specified standard loads. Implant design controls stress concentration at the bone-implant interface, which influences the biological reaction of the bone. This paper models an optimal thread design to minimize stress distribution surrounding the jawbone. Cylindrical dental implants with micro-threading and square threading improve anchoring and reduce screw loosening, thereby optimizing performance. Biomaterials used in the implant also play a major role. Ni-Ti shape memory alloys (SMAs) have unique characteristics such as biocompatibility, excellent wear and corrosion resistance, and functional features like superelasticity and the shape memory effect, making them suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications. Dental implant design has focused on modifying the shape, size, material, and surface topography to meet market demands. Consequently, the modeling of a dental implant with an improved threading type in the implant body has been accomplished with precise dimensions using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. COMSOL Multiphysics, based on finite element analysis, is then used to analyze the biomechanical properties by importing an STL file from SolidWorks. Several biomechanical factors affect the effectiveness of dental implants, including the nature of loading, the properties of the material used, the shape and geometry of the implants, the quantity and quality of bone around the implants, the surgical technique, and the degree of rapid integration of the implant surface with the jawbone.
Advances in the Pathogenesis and Pharmacologic Treatment of Diabetic Cataracts
Authors: Kou Xin
Published: August 2024

Diabetic cataract (DC) is a common complication prior to diabetes mellitus, which is a metabolic disease with pathogenesis including abnormal metabolism of polyphenol pathway (PP) and non-enzymatic glycosylation (NEG) of proteins, etc. The therapeutic drugs are mainly aldose reductase inhibitors (ARIs) and glycosylation inhibitors. The therapeutic regimens for DC are becoming more and more diversified due to the development of biological testing and clinical research technology, thus improving its clinical efficacy. With the development of biological testing and clinical research technology, the treatment options for DC have become increasingly diversified and the treatment specificity has been improved, improving its clinical efficacy. In order to comprehensively analyze the pathogenesis and pharmacological treatment of this disease, the following review is made.
An Underwater Robot Inspection Anomaly Localization Feedback System Based on Sonar Technology
Authors: Cheng Siqiang , Liu Yi , Tang Aibin , Yang Libin
Published: August 2024

This article introduces an underwater robot inspection anomaly localization feedback system comprising a real-time water surface tracking, detection, and positioning system located on the water surface, while the underwater robot inspection anomaly feedback system is housed within the underwater robot. The system facilitates the issuance of corresponding mechanical responses based on the water surface’s real-time tracking, detection, and positioning, enabling recognition and feedback of anomaly information. Through sonar technology, the underwater robot inspection anomaly feedback system monitors the underwater robot in real-time, triggering responsive actions upon encountering anomalies. The real-time tracking, detection, and positioning system from the water surface identifies abnormal conditions of underwater robots based on changes in sonar images, subsequently notifying personnel for necessary intervention.
Design of Intelligent Window Automatic Monitoring System Based on Microcontroller Control
Authors: Gao Liyan , Zong Rongfang
Published: August 2024

To ensure the safety of residents’ lives and property by using automatic opening and closing of ordinary windows, this article designs an intelligent window automatic monitoring system. The article proposes a software and hardware design scheme for the system, which comprises a microcontroller control module, temperature and humidity detection module, harmful gas detection module, rainfall detection module, human thermal radiation induction module, Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display module, stepper motor drive module, Wi-Fi communication module, etc. Users use this system to monitor environmental data such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, harmful gas concentrations, and human health. Users can control the opening and closing of windows through manual, microcontroller, and mobile application (app) remote methods, providing users with a more convenient, comfortable, and safe living environment.
Perbandingan Tahap Implementasi Dan Performa CHATBOT Telegram Dengan Platform Google DIALOGFLOW Dan Database POSTGRESQL
Authors: Huda Ibnu Qomaril , Prihanto Agus
Published: August 2024

Abstrak— Komunikasi di era saat ini banyak menggunakan media sosial sebagai perantaranya. Saat ini implementasi chatbot pada media sosial kerap dilakukan demi mempermudah pekerjaan. Dalam pembuatan chatbot, ada beberapa platform yang dapat mempermudah pembuatan chatbot, contohnya seperti Google Dialogflow. Selain memberikan dampak positif, implementasi chatbot menggunakan Google Dialogflow juga memiliki dampak negatif juga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan perbandingan tahap implementasi dan performa chatbot Telegram dengan menggunakan platform Google Dialogflow dan database PostgreSQL.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tahap implementasi chatbot Telegram menggunakan platform Google Dialogflow lebih sedikit daripada platform database PostgreSQL. Dalam pengujian ketepatan respon chatbot, platform Google Dialogflow dan database PostgreSQL dengan menggunakan metode komunikasi webhook dan long polling mampu mengeluarkan respon yang sesuai dengan input pengguna. Dalam pengujian kecepatan respon chatbot, pada metode komunikasi webhook platform Google Dialogflow memiliki waktu respon yang lebih lambat dengan total rata-rata waktu respon 13.51663451 detik daripada platform database PostgreSQL dengan total rata-rata waktu respon 2.775305791 detik. Sedangkan pada metode komunikasi long polling, platform Google Dialogflow memiliki waktu respon yang lebih lambat juga dengan total rata-rata waktu respon 6.613519083 detik daripada platform database PostgreSQL dengan total rata-rata waktu respon 4.709665404 detik. Pada pengujian kestabilan chatbot menunjukkan bahwa pada kedua platform, metode komunikasi webhook lebih stabil daripada metode komunikasi long polling karena perbedaan mekanisme alur kerja dari setiap metode.
Kata Kunci— Chatbot, Telegram, Ketepatan, Kecepatan, Kestabilan
DİYARBAKIRLI GARÎBÎ VE ŞİİRLERİ
Authors: Bektaş Ekrem
Published: August 2024

İstanbul Süleymaniye Kütüphanesi Yazma Bağışlar Bölümü 776 demirbaş numarasıyla kayıtlı küçük hacimli bir mecmua bu çalışmanın esasını teşkil eder. Mecmuada Garîbî mahlasını kullanan bir şairin manzumeleri yer almaktadır. Cumhuriyet döneminde yaşamasına rağmen yazılı ya da sözlü hiçbir kaynakta ismine rastlayamadığımız Garîbî’nin söz konusu manzumelerinde hayatı hakkında kısa bazı bilgilere sahip oluyoruz. Asıl adı Ahmed Edîb olan şairin doğum ve ölüm tarihleri belli değildir. Diyarbakırlı olan Garîbî’nin Mahmud Nedim adında küçük yaşta bir oğlu ile adını bilmediğimiz bir kız kardeşinin olduğunu; yine manzumelerini mürşidine göndermek üzere tebyiz eden Garîbî’nin müstensih olduğunu öğreniyoruz. Şair tasavvufa bağlanmadan önce bohem bir hayat sürdüğünü ve bundan pişmanlık duyduğunu, tarikata intisap ettikten sonra şiire merak sarıp duygu ve hislenmelerini manzumeler şeklinde ifade etmiştir. Şairlik iddiasında olmayan Garîbî, manzumelerini bazen hece bazen de aruz veznine uydurmaya gayret etmiş ancak söz konusu manzumeler belli bir nazım şekline uymadığı gibi vezinleri de problemlidir. Bu çalışmada Garîbî’nin hayatı ve mecmuadaki manzumeleri ilim âlemine tanıtmak hedeflenmiştir.
Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance triclopyr (variant triclopyr‐butotyl)
Authors:   European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Álvarez Fernando , Arena Maria , Auteri Domenica , Leite Sofia Batista , Binaglia Marco , Castoldi Anna Federica , Chiusolo Arianna , Colagiorgi Angelo , Colas Mathilde , Crivellente Federica , De Lentdecker Chloe , De Magistris Isabella , Egsmose Mark , Fait Gabriella , Ferilli Franco , Gouliarmou Varvara , Halling Katrin , Nogareda Laia Herrero , Ippolito Alessio , Istace Frederique , Jarrah Samira , Kardassi Dimitra , Kienzler Aude , Lanzoni Anna , Lava Roberto , Leuschner Renata , Linguadoca Alberto , Louisse Jochem , Lythgo Christopher , Magrans Oriol , Mangas Iris , Miron Ileana , Molnar Tunde , Padovani Laura , Padricello Vincenzo , Panzarea Martina , Parra Morte Juan Manuel , Rizzuto Simone , Rortais Agnès , Serafimova Rositsa , Sharp Rachel , Szentes Csaba , Terron Andrea , Theobald Anne , Tiramani Manuela , Vianello Giorgia , Villamar‐Bouza Laura
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State Poland and co‐rapporteur Member State Hungary for the pesticide active substance triclopyr (variant triclopyr‐butotyl) and the assessment of applications for maximum residue levels (MRLs) are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1659. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of triclopyr (variant triclopyr‐butotyl) as a herbicide on established pasture and non‐recreational amenity grassland (field use). MRLs were assessed in rice. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment and the proposed MRLs, are presented. Missing information identified as being required by the regulatory framework is listed. Concerns are reported where identified.
EFSA statement on the requirements for whole genome sequence analysis of microorganisms intentionally used in the food chain
Authors:   European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Microorganisms, genetically modified or not, may be used in the food chain either as active agents, biomasses or as production organisms of substances of interest. The placement of such microorganisms or their derived substances/products in the European market may be subject to a premarket authorisation process. The authorisation process requires a risk assessment in order to establish the safety and/or the efficacy of the microorganism(s) when used in the food chain as such, as biomasses or as production strains. This includes a full molecular characterisation of the microorganism(s) under assessment. For certain regulated products, the use of whole genome sequence (WGS) data of the microorganism is established as a requirement for the risk assessment. In this regard, data obtained from WGS analysis can provide information on the unambiguous taxonomic identification of the strains, on the presence of genes of concern (e.g. those encoding virulence factors, resistance to antimicrobials of clinical relevance for humans and animals, production of harmful metabolites or of clinically relevant antimicrobials) and on the characterisation of genetic modification(s) (where relevant). This document provides recommendations to applicants on how to describe and report the results of WGS analyses in the context of an application for market authorisation of a regulated product. Indications are given on how to perform genome sequencing and the quality criteria/thresholds that should be reached, as well as the data and relevant information that need to be reported, if required. This updated document replaces the EFSA 2021 Statement and reflects the current knowledge in technologies and methodologies to be used to generate and analyse WGS data for the risk assessment of microorganisms.