bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Five-Element Cycle Optimization Algorithm Based on an Integrated Mutation Operator for the Traveling Thief Problem
Authors: Xiang Yue , Guo Jingjing , Mao Zhengyan , Jiang Chao , Liu Mandan
Published: September 2024

This paper presents a novel algorithm named Five-element Cycle Integrated Mutation Optimization (FECOIMO) for solving the Traveling Thief Problem (TTP). The algorithm introduces a five-element cycle structure that integrates various mutation operations to enhance both global exploration and local exploitation capabilities. In experiments, FECOIMO was extensively tested on 39 TTP instances of varying scales and compared with five common metaheuristic algorithms: Enhanced Simulated Annealing (ESA), Improved Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm (IGWO), Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Profit-Guided Coordination Heuristic (PGCH). The experimental results demonstrate that FECOIMO outperforms the other algorithms across all instances, particularly excelling in large-scale instances. The results of the Friedman test show that FECOIMO significantly outperforms other algorithms in terms of average solution, maximum solution, and solution standard deviation. Additionally, although FECOIMO has a longer execution time, its complexity is comparable to that of other algorithms, and the additional computational overhead in solving complex optimization problems translates into better solutions. Therefore, FECOIMO has proven its effectiveness and robustness in handling complex combinatorial optimization problems.
Exploring Properties and Applications of Laguerre Special Polynomials Involving the Δh Form
Authors: Alam Noor , Wani Shahid Ahmad , Khan Waseem Ahmad , Gassem Fakhredine , Altaleb Anas
Published: September 2024

The primary objective of this research is to introduce and investigate novel polynomial variants termed Δh Laguerre polynomials. This unique polynomial type integrates the monomiality principle alongside operational rules. Through this innovative approach, the study delves into uncharted territory, unveiling fresh insights that build upon prior research endeavours. Notably, the Δh Laguerre polynomials exhibit significant utility in the realm of quantum mechanics, particularly in the modelling of entropy within quantum systems. The research meticulously unveils explicit formulas and elucidates the fundamental properties of these polynomials, thereby forging connections with established polynomial categories. By shedding light on the distinct characteristics and functionalities of the Δh Laguerre polynomials, this study contributes significantly to their comprehension and application across diverse mathematical and scientific domains.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyses on How Aerodynamic Rule Changes Impact the Performance of a NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Racecar
Authors: Uddin Mesbah , Olkhovskyi Nazarii
Published: September 2024

The Xfinity Racing Series is an American stock car racing series organized by NASCAR. For the 2017 racing season, NASCAR introduced new regulations with the objective of creating a level playing field by reducing aerodynamic influence on vehicle performance. In this context, the primary objective of this work is to explore the differences in the aerodynamic performance between the 2016 and 2017 Toyota Camry Xfinity racecars using only open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and CAE tools. During the CFD validation process, it was observed that none of the standard turbulence models, with default turbulence model closure coefficients, were able to provide racecar aerodynamic characteristics predictions with acceptable accuracy compared to experiments. This necessitated a fine-tuning of the closure coefficient numeric values. This work also demonstrates that it is possible to generate CFD predictions that are highly correlated with experimental measurements by modifying the closure coefficients of the standard k−ω SST turbulence model.
Using Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) for Automated Detection of Traffic Safety-Critical Events
Authors: Abu Tami Mohammad , Ashqar Huthaifa I. , Elhenawy Mohammed , Glaser Sebastien , Rakotonirainy Andry
Published: September 2024

Traditional approaches to safety event analysis in autonomous systems have relied on complex machine and deep learning models and extensive datasets for high accuracy and reliability. However, the emerge of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) offers a novel approach by integrating textual, visual, and audio modalities. Our framework leverages the logical and visual reasoning power of MLLMs, directing their output through object-level question–answer (QA) prompts to ensure accurate, reliable, and actionable insights for investigating safety-critical event detection and analysis. By incorporating models like Gemini-Pro-Vision 1.5, we aim to automate safety-critical event detection and analysis along with mitigating common issues such as hallucinations in MLLM outputs. The results demonstrate the framework’s potential in different in-context learning (ICT) settings such as zero-shot and few-shot learning methods. Furthermore, we investigate other settings such as self-ensemble learning and a varying number of frames. The results show that a few-shot learning model consistently outperformed other learning models, achieving the highest overall accuracy of about 79%. The comparative analysis with previous studies on visual reasoning revealed that previous models showed moderate performance in driving safety tasks, while our proposed model significantly outperformed them. To the best of our knowledge, our proposed MLLM model stands out as the first of its kind, capable of handling multiple tasks for each safety-critical event. It can identify risky scenarios, classify diverse scenes, determine car directions, categorize agents, and recommend the appropriate actions, setting a new standard in safety-critical event management. This study shows the significance of MLLMs in advancing the analysis of naturalistic driving videos to improve safety-critical event detection and understanding the interactions in complex environments.
Simulation of Abnormal Evolution and Source Identification of Groundwater Chemistry in Coal-Bearing Aquifers at Gaohe Coal Mine, China
Authors: Li Pu , Wei Junxian , Xu Jinpeng , Li Feng , Liu Bo , Zheng Yinan , Chai Jincheng
Published: September 2024

Numerous scholars worldwide have conducted extensive research on the identification of water sources for mine water inflows, among which the utilization of groundwater’s chemical properties for water source discrimination is characterized by its rapidity, effectiveness, and economy. In the Gaohe Coal Mine of Shanxi Province, anomalous water discharge has been observed from boreholes in some coal-bearing aquifers. The water quality differs from both coal-bearing aquifer water and Ordovician limestone aquifer water. Analysis of K+, Na+, and SO42- suggests that the water does not belong to coal-bearing aquifer water, while the analysis of Ca2+ indicates it is not Ordovician limestone aquifer water. Particularly, in the 8# Coal-Bearing Aquifer Observation Borehole, the concentration of Ca2+ is extremely low, consistent with coal-bearing aquifer water, yet the concentration of SO42- is extremely high, resembling Ordovician limestone water. This is speculated to be due to Ordovician limestone water replenishing the aquifer where the observation borehole is located, triggering a series of chemical reactions. Using the PHREEQC (Version 2) hydrochemical simulation software, hydrochemical simulation experiments were conducted to model the process of different proportions of Ordovician limestone water entering the coal-bearing aquifer. This study explored the reaction mechanisms between Ordovician limestone water, coal-bearing aquifer water, and coal measure aquifer rock samples, validated the hydrochemical and water–rock interactions occurring during this process, and estimated the proportion of water sources in the anomalous borehole water discharge based on the ion concentration profiles of the simulated mixed water. These findings can be applied to the prevention and control of Ordovician limestone water hazards, especially those caused by water-conducting pathways.
Review on the Collaborative Research of Water Resources–Water Environment–Water Ecology in Hulun Lake
Authors: Dai Xianglong , A Yinglan , Wang Libo , Xue Baolin , Wang Yuntao , Zhou Xiyin , Ma Guangwen , Li Hui , Chen He , Liao Tongkui , Li Yunling
Published: September 2024

Managing water resources amidst the pressures of climate change and human activities is a significant challenge, especially in regions experiencing shrinking lakes, deteriorating water quality, and ecological degradation. This review focuses on achieving integrated river basin management by learning from the governance experiences of typical watersheds globally, using the Hulun Lake Basin as a case study. Hulun Lake, China’s fifth-largest lake, experienced severe ecological problems from 2000 to 2009 but saw improvements after comprehensive management efforts from 2012 onward. This review systematically explores methods to address water resource, environment, and ecological challenges through the lenses of data acquisition, mechanism identification, model simulation, and regulation and management. Drawing lessons from successful basins such as the Rhine, Ganges, Mississippi, and Murray–Darling, the review proposes key goals for comprehensive management, including establishing extensive monitoring networks, developing predictive models, and creating contingency plans for routine and emergency management. Leveraging advanced technologies like satellite imagery and IoT sensors, alongside continuous improvement mechanisms, will ensure the sustainable use and protection of river basins. This review provides a detailed roadmap for achieving comprehensive watershed management in Hulun Lake, summarizing effective strategies and outcomes from data acquisition to regulation, thus serving as a model for similar regions globally.
Integrated Drip Irrigation Regulates Soil Water–Salt Movement to Improve Water Use Efficiency and Maize Yield in Saline–Alkali Soil
Authors: Wang Mengze , Wang Rui , Sun Quan , Li Yulong , Xu Lizhen , Wang Yaqi
Published: September 2024

Soil salinization is a critical issue impacting agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different drip irrigation and fertilization treatments on soil water and salt dynamics, maize water use efficiency, and crop yield in the saline–alkali soils of northern Ningxia, China. Over three years, four irrigation treatments were tested: CK (flood irrigation, 810 mm), W1 (low-volume drip irrigation, 360 mm), W2 (medium-volume drip irrigation, 450 mm), and W3 (high-volume drip irrigation, 540 mm). The results demonstrate that treatments W2 and W3 significantly increased soil moisture content at depths of 0–20 cm and 60–100 cm compared to CK, facilitating uniform salt leaching in the 0–40 cm soil layer. However, in the 40–100 cm layer, decreased porosity and upward moisture movement hindered salt migration, resulting in subsurface salt accumulation. Furthermore, drip irrigation combined with fertilization significantly reduced phosphorus fixation and nitrogen leaching, enhancing nutrient availability. This led to a reduction in underground leakage and surface evaporation by up to 39.63%, while water use efficiency improved by 18.97% to 55.13%. By the third year, grain yields under drip irrigation treatments increased significantly compared to CK, with W3 showing the highest gains (up to 21.90%). This study highlights the potential of integrating drip irrigation and fertilization as an effective strategy for managing saline–alkali soils, improving water use, and increasing crop productivity, providing valuable insights for sustainable agricultural practices.
Developing Collaborative Management Strategies for Flood Control and Drainage across Administrative Regions Using Game Theory
Authors: Shang Shouwei , Wang Leizhi , Guo Weijian , Zhang Leilei , Wang Yintang , Su Xin , Li Lingjie , Chen Yuan
Published: September 2024

There exist conflicts of interest between upstream and downstream regions in flood control and drainage; how to balance these conflicts and achieve collaborative flood management remains an important scientific problem. To explore a balanced governance strategy, this study took the Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta, which consists of three separate administrative regions, as the research domain. Using evolutionary game theory, the study conducts a comparative analysis of the interests between upstream and downstream areas. It introduces external drivers, such as the intervention of higher-level administrative bodies and incentive-constraining policies, along with internal balancing mechanisms like bidirectional compensation. The goal is to explore collaborative strategies and cooperation mechanisms that can balance the conflicts of interest between upstream and downstream areas. Results indicate that: (1) The final collaborative strategy was closely related to factors such as the cost of conflict, the amount of two-way compensation, additional benefits of flood control and drainage, and the intensity of incentive constraints. (2) Incorporating a reasonable two-way compensation and reward and punishment mechanism into the evolutionary game theory model can promote the model to a stable strategy. (3) The external driving mechanisms aim to coordinate the conflicts between upstream and downstream regions through incentive or constraint policies, which help motivate and encourage proactive collaboration in flood control and drainage management. The internal balancing mechanism is responsible for compensating for economic losses caused by imbalances, thereby creating pressure that fosters regional cooperation in flood control and drainage governance. In a word, the collaborated management mechanism helps provide a more balanced strategy across different administrative regions.
Developing Sustainable Groundwater for Agriculture: Approach for a Numerical Groundwater Flow Model in Data-Scarce Sia Kouanza, Niger
Authors: Lutz Alexandra , Nazoumou Yahaya , Hassane Adamou , Moumouni Ali Diafarou , Guero Abdou , Rybarski Susan , Kreamer David
Published: September 2024

The area of Sia Kouanza in the Sahel of southwestern Niger is a potential location for expanding agriculture through irrigation with groundwater. Agriculture is key to supporting smallholders and promoting food security. As plans proceed, questions include how much water is available, how is groundwater replenished, many hectares to develop, and where to locate the wells. While these questions can be addressed with a model, it is difficult to find detailed procedures, especially when data are scarce. How can we use existing information to develop a model of a natural system where groundwater development will take place? We describe an approach that can be employed in data-scarce areas where similar questions are being asked. The approach includes setting details; conceptual model development; water balance; numerical code MODFLOW; model construction, calibration, and statistics; and result interpretation. Conceptual model component estimates are derived from field data: recharge, evapotranspiration, wetlands discharge, existing extraction, and river stages. When field data are not available or scarce, we employ other sources and describe how they are validated with field data or analog sites. The calibrated steady-state model gives a water balance of 22 × 106 m3/yr with inflows (recharge 22 × 106 m3/yr) and outflows (extraction 7.2 × 105 m3/yr, wetlands 5.7 × 106 m3/yr, evapotranspiration 11.9 × 106 m3/yr). The model is a point of departure; approaches for transient and predictive models, which can be used to simulate changes in irrigation pumping volumes and drought, for example, will be described subsequently.
Geographic Information System Tools for River Evolution Analysis
Authors: De Rosa Pierluigi , Fredduzzi Andrea , Cencetti Corrado
Published: September 2024

Rivers represent naturally dynamic ecosystems that require diligent preservation efforts to maintain ecological balance and biodiversity. Understanding the evolutionary movements of rivers is crucial for effective conservation and management strategies. Geographic information systems (GISs) have emerged as indispensable tools in this domain and provide detailed spatial analysis and visualization capabilities. This paper explores the development and application of a specific set of GIS tools called RiverMetrics, which was designed to monitor and analyze rivers’ changes over time. By leveraging these advanced tools, researchers and environmental managers can gain deeper insights into river dynamics, enabling informed decision-making to safeguard these vital ecosystems. This paper details the functionalities and benefits of these GIS tools and demonstrates their critical role in river conservation efforts. The Paglia River in Central Italy serves as a case study for demonstrating the validity of RiverMetrics tools in monitoring long-term trends. The tools offer significant advantages for monitoring and calculating various indexes such as the sinuosity, braiding index, and profile trend. They also provide researchers with a simple way to process spatial data with precision and efficiency, increasing their ability to perform correct environmental monitoring.
Evaluating the Non-Stationarity, Seasonality and Temporal Risk to Water Resources in the Wei River Basin
Authors: Yuan Xin , O’Loughlin Fiachra
Published: September 2024

Due to the changing climate and human activity, more and more researchers started to focus on non-stationarity in hydrology. In the Wei River Basin, which is the largest tributary of the Yellow River, there is a significant reduction in the total amount of water resources which has been found in past decades. Additionally, the distribution of water resources within the basin is unbalanced, with the lower reaches and southern regions having relatively abundant water resources and other regions lacking these resources. Within this situation, it is important to consider the spatial aspect of water resource management. Four non-stationarity detection methods have been applied to investigate variation in seasonal discharge series. Two meteorological factors have also been analyzed. Based on test results and Köppen Geiger Climate classification, the water resource management has been investigated spatially. As for results, the Baojixia Channel has significant impact on the abrupt change of discharge, while the precipitation and temperature may have an impact on the discharge trend change. In addition, there was no clear evidence to prove that the climate zones impact spatially on the non-stationarity of discharge.
FUNDAMENTALISME ISLAM KONTEMPORER
Authors: Munajah Neneng
Published: September 2024

Islam secara esensial menyeru pada semua umat manusia menuju cita-cita bersama, yaitu kesatuan kemanusiaan, tanpa membedakan ras, warna kulit, etnik, kebudayaan dan agama. Anehnya dalam realitas sosial, kekerasan dilakukan oleh orang- orang yang mengaku beragama. Ambivalen antara perdamaian di satu pihak yang memang diajarkan agama-agama, dan kekerasan di pihak lain, yang juga diusung berbagai kelompok masyarakat atas nama agama. Akhir-akhir ini kebanggaan toleransi di Indonesia telah luluh lantah oleh sejumlah kekerasan, yang dikui atau tidak, sangat kental beraroma agama. Tulisan ini, mencoba mengungkap fenomena yang dilakukan oleh sejumlah kelompok Islam garis keras atau disebut “Fundamentalisme Islam Kontemporer” untuk mengkaji beberapa karakter dasar atau ciri khas dari faham tersebut.
IL-17A Levels and Progression of Kidney Disease Following Hospitalization with and without Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: Collett Jason A. , Flannery Alexander H. , Liu Lucas J. , Takeuchi Tomonori , Basile David P. , Neyra Javier A.
Published: September 2024

Key Points

IL-17A was higher in patients with AKI versus without AKI during hospitalization and up to 1-year postdischarge.

IL-17A was higher in patients with progression of kidney disease but not independently associated with subsequent progression of kidney disease.

Background

AKI is associated with increased mortality and new or progressive CKD. Inflammatory cells play an important role in acute organ injury. We previously demonstrated that serum IL-17A levels were significantly elevated in critically ill patients with AKI and independently associated with hospital mortality. We hypothesize that IL-17A levels are elevated in hospitalized patients with AKI at diagnosis, and sustained elevation after discharge is associated with subsequent CKD incidence or progression.

Methods

This was an observational convenience sampling study of hospital survivors of stage 2 or 3 AKI and controls without AKI from the Assessment, Serial Evaluation, and Subsequent Sequelae of AKI study. Patients were classified as progression or nonprogression on the basis of a composite of CKD incidence, progression, or ESKD. IL-17A levels were evaluated with S-Plex assay (Meso Scale Discovery) at 0 (during hospitalization), 3, and 12 months postdischarge and analyzed along with clinical and biomarker data up to 84 months after discharge.

Results

Among 171 AKI and 175 non-AKI participants, IL-17A levels were elevated in AKI versus non-AKI patients at 0-, 3-, and 12-month time points (P < 0.05 for all comparisons). Furthermore, IL-17A levels were elevated in the progression versus nonprogression group at the 3- and 12-month time points for outcomes occurring at 3–6 and 12–84 months, respectively (P < 0.05 for both). In adjusted multivariable models, IL-17A levels were not independently associated with progression of kidney disease. IL-17A levels were positively correlated with kidney disease and immune activation biomarkers at all time points (P < 0.001).

Conclusions

IL-17A was higher in patients with AKI versus without AKI during hospitalization and up to 1-year postdischarge. IL-17A was higher in patients with progression of kidney disease after hospitalization, but not independently associated with subsequent progression of kidney disease in fully adjusted models.
Elaboração de proposta para prevenção de extravasamento de medicamentos quimioterápicos e antídotos presentes na farmácia oncológica para segurança do paciente: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Capelo Michele Ferreira , Santana Claudinei Alves
Published: September 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O extravasamento é uma reação adversa que pode ocasionar ao paciente desconforto, inflamação, vesículas e ulcerações, prejuízo funcional e consequências graves caso não seja tratado da forma correta. Os sintomas dependerão de fatores que envolvem a característica química do fármaco, volume, concentração, quantidade extravasada e o tempo do contato com o tecido. As medidas adotadas no momento da ocorrência, serão fatores determinantes no prognóstico da lesão, contribuindo na diminuição do risco no paciente, e dependerão da correta gestão e interação entre a equipe médica, enfermagem e farmácia que poderão elaborar diretrizes reguladoras para prevenção de ocorrências. OBJETIVO: Elaborar proposta para prevenção de extravasamento de medicamentos quimioterápicos, bem como apresentação dos respectivos antídotos utilizados na farmácia oncológica, orientando a abordagem adequada para minimização quando possível de danos teciduais e promoção da segurança do paciente. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura com busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, NCBI, Research Gate e Google Acadêmico utilizando os termos "extravasamento de quimioterápicos", "protocolos de manejo", "prevenção" e "tratamento". RESULTADO E DISCUSSÂO: As propostas apresentadas caracterizam como ações relacionadas às áreas de enfermagem, farmácia e medicina, com abordagens de cuidados para preparação e administração dos medicamentos, tipos de antídotos utilizados e suas doses. CONCLUSÃO: O farmacêutico necessita de treinamento contínuo para que o profissional tenha conhecimento teórico e habilidade prática, e a comunicação com outros setores e equipe multiprofissional são pontos que irão garantir a segurança do paciente, bem como acesso ao tratamento efetivo ao paciente em terapia oncológica.
Estratégias de reabilitação peniana após prostatectomia: uma revisão integrativa sobre o uso de inibidores da fosfodiesterase tipo 5, dispositivos de vácuo, injeções intracavernosas e terapia de ondas de choque de baixa intensidade
Authors: Carvalho Sophia Campos Salles Silva , Moreira Vitor da Cunha , Soares Victor Araújo , Souza João Pedro Tameirão Pedroso Gregório de , Ribeiro Guilherme Augusto Turbino
Published: September 2024

Introdução: Em março de 2020, a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) declarou a pandemia de COVID-19, uma doença que levou milhares de pessoas ao óbito em todo o mundo. Alguns estudos sugeriram possíveis fármacos para o tratamento e prevenção da infecção causada pelo SARS-CoV-2. No entanto, mesmo sem comprovação de eficácia, esses medicamentos foram amplamente utilizados. Objetivo: Descrever o uso de fármacos por alunos da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais (FCMMG) contra a COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo descritivo com a participação voluntária de 385 alunos dos cursos oferecidos pela FCMMG. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário abordando o uso de fármacos e o perfil dos usuários. Resultados: O uso de fármacos contra a COVID-19 foi relatado por 18,9% dos participantes. Entre esses, Ivermectina, indicação médica e finalidade profilática foram mencionadas em 81,9%, 47,2% e 56,9% dos casos, respectivamente. Houve diferenças significativas no uso de fármacos de acordo com a renda e idade dos participantes. Conclusão: A maioria dos estudantes não utilizou medicamentos profiláticos, possivelmente devido ao embasamento científico que buscam para suas práticas terapêuticas. Entre os que utilizaram medicamentos, a maioria o fez com finalidade profilática e sob indicação médica, sendo a Ivermectina o fármaco mais utilizado. Esses achados refletem a acessibilidade aos serviços de saúde e um possível desalinhamento entre as práticas dos profissionais de saúde e as diretrizes da OMS.
Bibliometric analysis of the performance of the use of european funds
Authors: Pricope (Sabou) Lia , Ilieș Remus Ionuț , Borlea Sorin Nicolae , Safta (Pleșa) Ioana Lavinia
Published: September 2024

The present paper aims to perform the bibliometric analysis of the literature on European funds. The funds are absorbed by the European Union, this absorption represents an opportunity to support economic growth and to reduce the development gap, which, in the conditions of the global recession, becomes a new challenge for Romania. Growth, competitiveness, workforce and improving the environment are the most important benefits of funding. The literature has been exploiting this theme since 1900 until today. The articles that formed the basis of the research were selected from the international Web of Science database. Following a bibliometric analysis of these articles through the VOSviewer program, the biliometric analysis helps us to get an overview of the topic. With the help of the VOSviewer program we made scientific maps to show the field cooperation between the countries, as well as a scientific map of the keywords for publication. The obtained results show that this topic is not even a topical one is studied. The most cited journal is Regional Studies, with 984 citations, followed by Energy Policy. 7745 articles were identified in the WOS database between 1900 and 2021, which included 4895 research articles, 1850 proceedings paper, 116 reviews, 199 100 books, 594 early access. Of these, 4589 were published during the years 2010-2021, and the rest being published between 1975-2021. It is especially important to evaluate the quality of such a large number of research papers and to obtain valuable information.
The Impact of Relationships on Knowledge and Leadership in Family Firms in the 21st Century
Authors: Rzepka Agnieszka , Czerwińska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Intellectual capital reflects the knowledge and thinking capacity that a particular company can use to achieve benefits (Muslih, 2021). It is often identified with organizational capital (Beltramino, 2020). At the same time, the significance of a human is to intellectual capital resources is often emphasized (Dessein & Pratt, 2022; Ozgun, 2022). Interactions between employees within an organization, as well as between employees and the environment, are of significant importance. Relations of this kind are even considered relational capital (Zhang, 2022). Family firms are pervasive organizations (Calabrò, et al.,2019) in all economies worldwide, and evidence shows that the presence of family in a business impacts the firm under wide range of circumstances. Innovation is a prominent one of them, and this study examines the way families affect innovation antecedents, activities, and outcomes. Research has shown that even though organizations expect leaders to have new skills, they still largely promote traditional models and mindsets. The authors draw on their study conducted over the last five years. The study is part of a larger research project. The research comprised four stages, with the number of enterprises surveyed in stage 1 being N=605. The results demonstrate the significant potential of this type of work and the numerous research gaps that remain for future exploration. Organizations should develop their leaders’ skills and evaluate leadership in a way that allows them to successfully navigate ambiguity, take responsibility for handling rapid change, and engage with external and internal stakeholders. There is therefore an obvious gap between what organizations should do to support 21st-century leaders and what is currently happening. Today, 21st century leaders of the must adopt an agile approach to leadership and management, be proactive, and look for opportunities that will allow them and their teams to grow and develop.
Our own words: participation of schoolchildren volunteers in collecting regional language material
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Fufaeva I. V.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this article is to inform about the role schoolchildren volunteers can play in collecting regional vocabulary, as well as about the material collected as a result of the work of such a project —“Regional Features of Russian Speech” implemented in 2019 in 32 regions of Russia. As part of the project, the collection of regional vocabulary was carried out by local school teams under the guidance of teachers and in constant communication with a linguist curator. The participants used sociolinguistic methods and the method of mapping linguistic facts. Based on the results of the study, the team created its own Google map, placing on it labels of selected words according to the place where the use of the words was recorded. A project map was created from the team cards. As a result, the project geographic information system was filled with objects —regional words. On the map you can see entries, including a word, its interpretation and context, created in a specific locality. In total, about 3,000 units were collected, including both neologisms, such as the Far Eastern brasmatik ‘mascara’ or the Samara bishka ‘SMS asking to call back’, as well as old dialect words that have merged into regional varieties of the Russian language.
Golf Tourism In Ireland: An Inbound Perspective
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Murphy Brian
Published: September 2024

"The fact that Ireland has some of the finest natural golf courses in the world is not a new phenomenon, with renowned courses such as Waterville, Ballybunion and Royal Country Down regularly appearing in the list of top ten best golf courses in the world. The sheer ruggedness and natural beauty of many of Ireland’s links golf courses have for many years attracted golfing enthusiasts to our shores. The experience of playing these magnificent courses is only surpassed by the warmth and hospitality which is shared by the local people. Ireland has a reputation for welcoming visiting tourists with open arms, and which is something that enhances the tourists experience when they visit the country. The profile of the game of golf has risen to meteoric levels in the past decade. The rise in popularity of the sport has been fuelled by the increased level of media attention which the game now receives in all parts of the world. In addition to this, Tiger Woods has raised the profile of the game far beyond anyone’s expectations. He has helped to promote the game to an unprecedented level. As a result of this explosion in the popularity of golf, there has been a surge in the number of people who are travelling to play the game. Golf tourism is today a major industry and a valuable contributor to many economies. This research contends that the golf tourism industry in Ireland is underperforming, given the widely acclaimed golf courses which it has at its disposal. This research examines some of the issues which are preventing the golf industry in Ireland from growing the number of overseas visitors to the country. The golf industry is a niche sector within Irish tourism, but an extremely valuable one none the less. Developing golf tourism in Ireland could have a positive impact on the tourism sector, as it struggles through an unprecedented era of economic hardship."
The Death Of The Press Release And The Changing Media Relations Landscape: A Public Relations Perspective
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Crotty Jenn
Published: September 2024

"The public relations industry of today is a much different one to that of a decade ago. The changes that are taking place within the public relations industry are monumental and are not going unnoticed. In recent years the explosion of new media and social networks has led to a distorted media relations landscape. Many academics and public relations professionals have began to focus on the importance of incorporating new media and social networks into their occupation. It appears as though the traditional media landscape is being swept under the rug. This study aims to challenge the perception that new media and social networks are the most crucial PR tools out there and that the press release is still a vital part of the public relations tradition. A literature review was carried out to allow the researcher to form observations about the public relations industry. A qualitative approach was taken in order to carry out research and gather data. The primary data gathering method was interview. Four professionals from the industry were interviewed. The secondary data gathering method which was used was survey. A number of public relations practitioners took part in the survey. The research findings show that the press release is still a vital element in the public relations industry. Throughout the research process, the researcher also gained knowledge about the fragmented media relations landscape and the impact which it is having on public relations. It can be concluded from this research that the press release is still significant in the public relations industry. The role of the press release is set to remain a central one in the PR industry for many years to come."
Purification And Applications Of A Bacteriophage-derived Enzyme Chapk Against Problematic Staphylococci.
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Shea Niamh
Published: September 2024

The bacteriophage K-derived peptidase CHAPk (Cysteine/Histidine-dependant amidohydrolase peptidase) can be produced from E. coli XL 1-Blue. Standard operating procedures for the production, purification and quality assessment of the peptidase were developed and set out in detail in this thesis. CHAPk exhibits strong antistaphylococcal properties and the purified enzyme was evaluated for its potential to eliminate S. aureus from the bovine udder and from human skin. As a teat dip CHAPk reduced the levels of S. aureus by three to five log cycles on both animal and human surfaces. CHAPk activity in milk was evaluated using challenge assays against the bovine mastitis isolate S. aureus DPC5246. The enzyme was found to eliminate cells in 10% resconstituted skim milk, however, its antistaphylococcal activity in raw milk was not as good. Given that in nature, many bacterial cells are not necessarily in the exponential phase of growth, activity of CHAPk against stationary-phase S. aureus was also evaluated. Activity on stationary-phase cells was evaluated over a period of 5 weeks using three S. aureus strains, DPC5246, Newbould 305 and Xen 29 and it was revealed that when aged at 30°C, cultures older than 3 days could be up to 2-fold less sensitive to the endolysin; there was less of a difference when cells were aged at 4°C. Finally, it was found that the process of lyophilization consistently reduced the concentration and activity of the CHAPk enzyme regardless of storage conditions of the powder.
PLAN DE CUIDADOS DE ENFERMERÍA EN PACIENTE CON EXACERBACIÓN DE EPOC. CASO CLÍNICO.
Authors: Alberto Pérez Feria , Álvaro Estepa del Árbol , Sara Martín Campos , Laura García Espinosa , Paula Díaz Aguilera , Alba Cámara Rodrigo
Published: September 2024

Paciente de 67 años que acude a urgencias por presentar disnea creciente, tos productiva con expectoración purulenta y fatiga intensa en el contexto de un diagnóstico de EPOC de 10 años de evolución. Se decide ingreso para tratamiento y estabilización de dicha agudización.
Features of the introduction of Iris bloudowii Ledeb. in the conditions of the Kuzbass Botanical Garden
Authors: Вронская О.О. , Цандекова О.Л.
Published: September 2024

В статье представлены результаты исследований морфобиологических особенностей Iris bloudowii Ledeb., находящегося под угрозой исчезновения в Кемеровской области. Изучена индикаторная роль фенольных соединений, пероксидазы, аскорбиновой кислоты в листьях ириса на разных стадиях фенологического развития. Проведен расчет корреляционных связей между морфологическими и биохимическими показателями у исследуемых растений.

The article presents the results of studies of the morphobiological features of Iris bloudowii Ledeb., which is endangered in the Kemerovo region. The indicator role of phenolic compounds, peroxidase, ascorbic acid in iris leaves at different stages of phenological development has been studied. The calculation of correlations between morphological and biochemical parameters in the studied plants was carried out.
The first experience of large-scale application of Trichogramma to protect forests from star sawfly-weaver in Russia
Authors: Гниненко Ю.И. , Раков А.Г. , Гимранов Р.И.
Published: September 2024

Одним из опасных вредителей сосновых молодняков в России является звездчатый пилильщик-ткач Acantholyda posticalis Matsumura, 1912 (Hymenoptera, Pamphiliidae), очаги массового размножения которого известны во многих частях его ареала (Коломиец, 1968; Федоряк, 1970; Kohler, 1964; Voolma, 2009 и др.). Первые в России крупные очаги массового размножения этого вредителя были выявлены в начале 30-х годов ХХ века в Джабык-Карагайском бору Челябинской области. Они возникли на месте крупной гари начала ХХ века, которая к 30-ым годам естественно восстановилась сосной. Примерно в аналогичных условиях действовали в течение многих лет очаги ткача в Томской области в середине ХХ века. Очаги площадью порядка 60 тыс. га действовали в ленточных борах Алтайского края и Казахстана, а также в Челябинской и Курганской областях (Гниненко, 1983).

One of the dangerous pests of young pine forests in Russia is Acantholyda posticalis Matsumura, 1912 (Hymenoptera, Pamphiliidae), whose mass breeding centers are known in many parts of its range (Kolomiets, 1968; Fedoryak, 1970; Kohler, 1964; Voolma, 2009 and etc.). The first large centers of mass reproduction of this pest in Russia were identified in the early 30s of the twentieth century in the Dzhabyk-Karagai forest of the Chelyabinsk region. They arose on the site of a large burnt area of ​​the early twentieth century, which by the 1930s was naturally restored by pine. Approximately in similar conditions, weaver's centers operated in the Tomsk region in the middle of the 20th century for many years. Outbreaks with an area of ​​about 60 thousand ha were active in the ribbon forests of the Altai Territory and Kazakhstan, as well as in the Chelyabinsk and Kurgan regions (Gninenko, 1983).
Monitoring of the typographic bark beetle using pheromone traps in the Moscow region in 2020–2021
Authors: Лямцев Н.И. , Колобов В.Н.
Published: September 2024

Учет короедов в ловушках значительно менее трудоемкий, чем прямой учет под корой деревьев [1]. Однако для эффективного ведения феромонного мониторинга популяции необходимо знать и учитывать погрешность, связанную с косвенным характером оценки численности типографа. Также важно конкретизировать продолжительность периода учетов, количество и схему расположения ловушек [2-4]. Основной задачей в итоге является повышение эффективности использования данных учетов короеда в феромонных ловушках для характеристики состояния популяции, динамики его численности и степени повреждения ельников.

Accounting for bark beetles in traps is much less laborious than direct counting under tree bark [1]. However, for effective pheromone monitoring of the population, it is necessary to know and take into account the error associated with the indirect nature of the estimate of the number of typographers. It is also important to specify the duration of the counting period, the number and layout of traps [2–4]. As a result, the main task is to increase the efficiency of using data from bark beetle counts in pheromone traps to characterize the state of the population, the dynamics of its abundance, and the degree of damage to spruce forests.
Coniferous fall near tree species at landscaping objects
Authors: Серая Л.Г. , Ларина Г.Е. , Калембет И.Н. , Бондарева Е.В. , Полякова Н.Н. , Петровнина Т.А.
Published: September 2024

Явление, при котором хвойное растение сбрасывает старую, засохшую хвою (в возрасте от 2-х до 5-и лет в зависимости от биологии вида) называют хвоепадом. Для многих хвойных пород осеннее опадение хвои – это естественное явление и, как правило, происходит ежегодно. На объектах озеленения помимо естественных причин хвоепада наблюдают частичный или полный сброс хвои как отклик на стресс. Например, на этапе адаптации при пересадке крупномерного посадочного материала существует вероятность опадения до 70% хвои. Таким образом дерево регулирует объем наземной части и корневой системы. Но возможен и иной сценарий развития событий, результатом которого может стать плохая приживаемость растения и потеря его функциональности, в т.ч. декоративности. Поэтому важное диагностическое значение приобретает не количество опавшей хвои, а состояние однолетнего прироста, который должен быть здоровым, с хорошо дифференцировавшимися почками для успешного роста в следующем году.

The phenomenon in which a coniferous plant sheds old, withered needles (at the age of 2 to 5 years, depending on the biology of the species) is called coniferous fall. For many conifers, fall fall of the needles is a natural phenomenon and, as a rule, occurs annually. On landscaping objects, in addition to the natural causes of coniferous fall, partial or complete shedding of needles is observed as a response to stress. For example, at the stage of adaptation when transplanting large-sized planting material, there is a possibility of falling off up to 70% of the needles. Thus, the tree regulates the volume of the ground part and the root system. But another scenario is also possible, the result of which may be a poor survival of the plant and the loss of its functionality, incl. decorative. Therefore, it is not the number of fallen needles that acquires important diagnostic value, but the state of the annual growth, which must be healthy, with well-differentiated buds for successful growth next year.
Smart Tong Sampah Pendeteksi Otomatis Sampah Organik & Anorganik Berbasis IoT Smart city
Authors: Ade Agung Kurniawan  , Hermanto  , Rahmawati Suci
Published: September 2024

Pengelolaan sampah yang efektif dan efisien diperlukan untuk menjaga kebersihan lingkungan dan mendukung keberlanjutan kota. Smart Tong Sampah memiliki urgensi tinggi untuk mewujudkan Smart City yang berkelanjutan, ramah lingkungan, dan modern. Sistem pengelolaan sampah cerdas berbasis IoT menawarkan solusi inovatif untuk mengatasi permasalahan sampah di daerah perkotaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan sebuah ide dan gagasan inovasi teknologi bersih berbasis ekonomi hijau yaitu dengan menciptakan solusi cerdas melalui pengembangan tong sampah cerdas yang dapat membedakan secara otomatis sampah organik dan anorganik dengan penerapan teknologi IoT dan sumber energi terbarukan panel surya.Metode penelitian yang digunakan meliputi metode eksperimen, UML, dan metode waterfall, yang merupakan metode umum dalam pengembangan sistem. Proses sistem dimulai ketika sampah mendekati tong, dan sensor proximity mengidentifikasi keberadaan objek. Sistem ini kemudian menggunakan sensor warna TCS230 dan sensor tambahan untuk mengklasifikasikan jenis sampah. Berdasarkan hasil klasifikasi, tong sampah secara otomatis membuka tutup yang sesuai dan mengarahkan sampah ke kompartemen yang benar. Data mengenai jenis dan volume sampah kemudian dikirim ke server melalui modul Wi-Fi ESP32 untuk pemantauan real-time. Adapun inovasi cerdas teknologi terbaharukan pada sistem ini yaitu sumber energi menggunakan teknologi panel surya secara mandiri. Hasil sistem prototipe Smart Tong Sampah diharapkan memiliki akurasi klasifikasi sampah lebih dari 90%, dengan jaringan komunikasi yang selalu terhubung 1x24 jam, serta sistem akan mengirimkan data informasi jika tong sampah sudah terisi penuh dan letak titik tong sampah. Sistem ini diharapkan dapat mendukung upaya keberlanjutan kota melalui inisiatif Smart City Kota Jambi yang lebih efisien dan ramah lingkungan dimasa yang akan datang.
Supplementary Factual Data An Encyclopaedia of Land Transportation Models in Jakarta Using Multimedia Technologies
Authors: Dharmayanti Dharmayanti , Permana Dimas Dwi
Published: September 2024

The development of multimedia technology in various learning applications shows an increasing trend. According to the source (Head of IT Division AR & Co Indonesia) "the future of Augmented Reality has many advantages compared to Virtual Reality because users can see and touch digital objects and can interact with digital elements. Using Augmented Reality technology means that it will give birth to a new type of interaction between humans and computers". Therefore, research was conducted to create an encyclopedia of Jakarta transportation using augmented reality technology. This encyclopedia book is in the form of a book containing seven models of Jakarta transportation with a marker in the form of a QR-code. Each marker on each page displays a three-dimensional model of transportation along with its animation. This encyclopedia book about Jakarta transportation was created using the ARToolkit library software. To create a three-dimensional organ using the Blender 2.64 application, while making the marker using Adobe Photoshop CS4. The output of this application is in the form of a three-dimensional vehicle model along with animation that will be seen and the webcam is highlighted on the marker.
Методологічні аспекти створення корпоративних інформаційно-аналітичних систем підвищеної живучості
Authors: Dodonov О. G. , Kuznyetsova M. G. , Gorbachyk O. S.
Published: September 2024

Розглянуто основні методологічні підходи до створення корпоративних інформаційно-аналітичних систем (КІАС), запропоновано їхній подальший розвиток на засадах теорії живучості. Продемонстровано можливість вибудови механізмів підвищення живучості в КІАС при розробці системи з використанням функціональних профілів. Бібліогр.: 9 найм.