bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Året präglades av coronaviruspandemin” – Regeringar rapporterar om statligt ägda bolag i Finland och Sverige
Authors: Koskela Merja , Enell-Nilsson Mona
Published: November 2024

The governments of Finland and Sweden report annually on state-owned companies. The reporting aims to motivate and legitimize state ownership and thus constitutes an example of sustainable public communication. In this article, we compare how the impact of the covid-19 pandemic showsin the sub-genre company overview, i. e. the parts of the reports where the profile and performance of individual companies are presented. The study is motivated by the fact that the pandemic has had significant economic and operational consequences although national strategies for coping with the pandemic have been different. The results show that the pandemic is represented in the company overviews of both countries mainly as a cause whose consequences are described in different ways. The negative consequences of the pandemic are emphasized, whereas positive consequences are downplayed, and neutral ones play a smaller role. Overall, the pandemic discourse in the company overviews is predominantly an economic discourse.
Suomalaisten ja venäläisten lakitermien osittaisen vastaavuuden oikeudelliset ja kielelliset ulottuvuudet
Authors: Kudashev Igor , Koistinen Jarmo , Mikhailov Mikhail , Souma Julia
Published: November 2024

Currently, there is a large demand for community interpreting and authorised translation in the language pair Finnish–Russian. One of the prerequisites for effective and responsible cross-cultural communication in the legal and administrative domains is precise and clear terminology. However, the legal systems in Finland and Russia are very different, just like the Finnish and Russian languages. As a result, finding adequate equivalents of legal terms is a challenging task. In this article, we examine various aspects of partial equivalence between Finnish and Russian legal termsfrom both legal and linguistic points of view. We use LATTER, a Finnish-Russian term bank of legal terms, developed by our team at Tampere University, as the primary data source for our research. One of our observations is that a strictly concept-oriented approach prevailing in normative terminology work is insufficient in the legal domain. On the one hand, partial equivalents may in certain contexts function as adequate equivalents. On the other hand, some terms which refer to the same logical concept, can not be used as equivalents because they differ in other aspects, such as additional components of the meaning, connotations, register, or paradigmatic characteristics. On the basis of our analysis, we propose a number of changes to the classification of terminological equivalents and terminographic conventions and practices.
Organisationer, frågor och (an)svar – Institutionellt terminologiskt samarbete mellan Sverige och Finland 1975–1998
Authors: Landqvist Hans , Nissilä Niina , Pilke Nina , Sjöberg Sannina
Published: November 2024

This article describes and analyses the contacts between the Swedish and Finnish national terminology organisations between the 1970s and the 1990s. The Swedish Tekniska nomenklaturcentralen TNC (1941–2018; 2000–2018 Terminologicentrum TNC) was Sweden’s
national center for special languages and terminology work for more than 75 years. Since its founding in 1941, the TNC was active not only in Sweden, but also in establishing and maintaining international contacts. The Finnish Centre for Technical Terminology TSK (after 2004 Finnish Terminology Centre TSK) was founded in 1974. The research material used is the collection of correspondence in the TNC’s document archive, in particular the section stored with the code “Ufin”, i.e., letters (N=98) documenting written communication between the TNC and the TSK. The article describes the topics covered in the communication, the individuals involved, the objectives and consequences of the communication and the results achieved. In a quantitative analysis, the themes of the letters are categorised in four main categories: publications, communication, information, and language issues. In a qualitative analysis, a specific terminological issue in the field of wood technology is analysed by close reading and content analysis. Finally, further studies, which complete the picture of terminological cooperation on institutional level in the Nordic countries, are proposed.
Translation as Language Making in Sign Language Revitalisation
Authors: Andersson-Koski Maria , Nordman Lieselott
Published: November 2024

This article highlights the translator's crucial role in the revitalisation of the severely endangered FinlandSwedish Sign Language (FinSSL). By giving voice to professional translators, filling in lexical gaps in FinSSL as part of the translation task, we discuss the concept of “Language Making” in relation to language revitalisation. The data of the study comprises interviews with two translators responsible for translating official information by authorities in Finland from Swedish into FinSSL. The translators taking part in the study identify areas where lexical gaps occur and draw on different resources for filling in gaps. When filling in lexical gaps, the translators use both written Swedish and Finnish Sign Language as well as Swedish Sign Language and Finnish, thus showing a flexible view of linguistic borders not commonly recognised in Translation Studies (cf. Kuusi et al. 2022). Besides resources such as using dictionaries and contacting peers, the community of signers are given a normative role in the choice of signs for filling in gaps. In addition to a professional responsibility for the translation, the translators show moral responsibility in relation to the audience of the translation and in mediating information to the FinSSL community. However, they do not explicitly express a responsibility for the development of the language itself.
Med eller utan språk. Vårdares uppfattningar om kommunikation med äldre
Authors: Kivilehto Marja
Published: November 2024

Previous research suggests that care work is increasingly about communication. Care workers write, speak and mediate as they plan, perform and follow up on their work. Studies on language development in the workplace have been carried out, but little attention has been paid to the conceptions of care workers on communication with older people. In this article, therefore, I focus on language and communication on the basis of empirical material consisting of interviews with eight care workers who work with the elderly. My research questions are: 1) What do language and communication mean in care work with older people? and 2) How important is verbal language in care work with older people? The results show that language and communication consist of encounters and the ability to see the individual. It is also important to respect the other person's wishes, whether it is small talk and silence or touch and distance. Verbal language is primary, but not only used for the exchange of information. Language has an important social function which becomes apparent in the context of different activities. Although the focus is on activities, the activities invite communication using language as a starting point. All in all, the conceptions of the care workers seem to be in accordance with person-centered communication advocated by nursing professionals.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Dan Lokasi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kopi Di Kedai Kopi Sachi Surabaya
Authors: M Ivan AlFaris  , Handy Aribowo  , Achmad Djoni Sudirman
Published: November 2024

The decision to purchase coffee at the Sachi coffee shop is not completely optimal, which can be seen from the fluctuating income of the Sachi Coffee Shop. This is caused by the suboptimal product quality, location and consumer motivation in making purchases at Kedai Kopi Sachi. This research aims to determine the influence of product quality, location and consumer motivation variables on coffee purchasing decisions at Sachi Coffee Shop. The data used in this research is primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to process data regarding purchasing decisions, product quality, location and consumer motivation. Secondary data is obtained from literature, books, scientific journals, theses and other data sources related to research. This research uses quantitative methods.   The independent variables used in this research are product quality (X1), location (X2). Based on the results of the T test, the product quality variable (X1) has a regression coefficient value of 0.19, indicating that tcount (2.353) > ttable (1.984) has a positive and significant effect. Location (X2) has a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase coffee at the Sachi Coffee Shop in Surabaya. The regression coefficient value of (0.222) shows that tcount (3.465) > ttable (1.984) has a positive and significant effect. Based on the results of the F test, all independent variables have a close influence and have significance on the dependent variable, namely purchasing decisions (Y). The results of the F test research obtained a value of f count 21.278 > f table 3.090 with a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that the quality variable product and location simultaneously influence the coffee purchasing decision variable at the Sachi Coffee Shop in Surabaya.
Social Media Use for Evangelization and Vocational Discernment by Priests in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa
Authors: Kimbio Jefferson Mbatia , Gibson Eleanor , Mbugua (Ph. D) David K.
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study explored how priests in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa utilize social media for evangelization and vocational discernment. Adopting a descriptive research design approach, the research sought to establish the extent of priests’ engagement on social media for evangelization and vocational discernment, discover strategies employed on social media that enhanced faith sharing and building communion, examine the appropriate use of social media for catechesis and vocational discernment and identify factors that hindered priests from effectively using social media for evangelization and vocational discernment.
Methods: The study was guided by the Diffusion of Innovation Theory. The target population comprised of 97diocesans and 22 religious. Using the Krejcie and Morgan formula of sample size determination, a sample size of 91 respondents was selected. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. A pilot study was done to check the reliability and validity of the questionnaires. Data was analyzed quantitatively. For the quantitative data, descriptive and correlation analysis were used.
Results: The study findings revealed that while many priests are active on social media, their engagement levels vary significantly. However, challenges such as lack of training, digital literacy, and concerns about online behaviour hinder optimal use. Moreover, technology competency and years of service as priest significantly influenced the use of social media for evangelization and vocational discernment by priests.
Conclusion: The research gap is, despite the growing use of social media, there is limited research on its specific impact on vocational discernment and the unique challenges faced by priests in this context. The following recommendations were made: a need to implement comprehensive training for priests on digital literacy and effective social media use, establish support systems to assist priests in managing their social media presence, and address challenges.
Observación de superficie de sitios arqueológicos en el anexo de Quisuarqasa, Santiago de Chocorvos, Huancavelica
Authors: Reymundo Lume Luis , Quispe Orosco José Luis
Published: November 2024

El trabajo de investigación se desarrolló en el distrito de Santiago de Chocorvos, provincia Huaytará, región Huancavelica, con el propósito de proporcionar un registro arqueológico de primera mano sobre los sitios identificados en dicha jurisdicción. En esta oportunidad se presentan las características de los sitios arqueológicos ubicados en los anexos de Quisuarqasa y parte Andaymarca; sitios que hasta la actualidad no han sido estudiados, por lo que nos proponemos brindar datos de superficie que sean el punto de partida para futuros investigaciones. La metodología del trabajo consistió en una prospección sistemática que inició desde la parte alta hasta la parte baja de Santiago de Chocorvos; los arqueólogos se distribuyeron en grupos de cuatro y cinco personas, cumpliendo diversas funciones (registro fotográfico, registro de fichas, georreferenciación, croquis, etc.). Asimismo, los resultados obtenidos nos han permitido evidenciar sitios de distintas épocas y de múltiples características. Lo que indica que los sitios de las partes altas de Ica estuvieron poblados desde periodos tempranos hasta épocas tardías. Sin embargo, aún se requiere de trabajos que profundicen la investigación por medio de excavaciones, con los cuales se conozcan las características intrínsecas de los sitios registrados.
Content as a Service fostering knowledge sharing amongst universities and communities: A bibliometric review
Authors: Sebastian Mutindindi Farai , Joseph Bwalya Kelvin , Khumalo Sithembiso
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – This article explores how Content as a Service (CaaS) catalyses knowledge sharing across various contexts, particularly between universities and their communities.Methodology – The study used bibliometric analysis, a quantitative methodology, to examine academic publications related to CaaS and its role in fostering knowledge sharing. A comprehensive search on the Web of Science database identified 1,044 relevant publications. The data were analysed using Bibliometrix with R programming.Findings – CaaS is a multidisciplinary domain encompassing computer science, information science, business, and healthcare. It democratises information access and enhances economic benefits through subscription models. Notably, there has been a surge in CaaS-related publications over the past decade, especially in the USA, highlighting the need to investigate CaaS as a knowledge-sharing paradigm. However, a significant gap remains in the literature from Africa, limiting insights into how local contexts can influence knowledge sharing in higher education through CaaS.Implications – CaaS can improve information accessibility, collaboration, discoverability, and cost-effectiveness through shared resources.Originality – Given Zimbabwe's contextual nuance, this study is among the pioneering research investigating CaaS as a knowledge-sharing paradigm.
Glosa aprobująca do wyroku Wojewódzkiego Sądu Administracyjnego (WSA) w Warszawie z dnia 5 lipca 2023 r., sygn. akt: I SA/Wa 2767/22 – przyjęcie Polskiego Bonu Turystycznego w dobrej wierze przez przedsiębiorcę turystycznego a nienależne pobranie świadczenia
Authors:   SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Borek Dominik
Published: November 2024

W niniejszym artykule przytoczono stan faktyczny opisany w wyroku Wojewódzkiego Sądu Administracyjnego (WSA) w Warszawie z dnia 5 lipca 2023 r., sygn. akt: I SA/Wa 2767/22. Glosowane orzeczenie ma duże znaczenie w kontekście pojawiających się pomysłów na kontynuację programu Polski Bon Turystyczny, który został uruchomiony w sytuacji rozprzestrzeniającej się epidemii COVID-19 i miał na celu umożliwienie wypoczynku dzieci i młodzieży w ramach oferty turystyki krajowej, a jednocześnie wsparcie przedsiębiorców turystycznych w trudnym pandemicznym okresie. Czas ograniczeń covidowych w prowadzeniu działalności gospodarczej zakończył się, a program PBT obowiązywał od lipca 2020 r. do końca marca 2023 roku.
The concept of polis religion: content, historical-religious argumentation, criticism
Authors: Pavlov Nikita Mikhailovich
Published: November 2024

This article is devoted to a review analysis of the theory of polis religion in relation to ancient Greek culture. The article examines both arguments supporting this concept and critical opinions questioning it. The subject of the study is the concept of polis religion, the object is historio-graphical literature dealing with the comprehension and formation of ideas about the concept. In the first section you can find a review of the arguments in favor of polis religion, the work of leading experts in the field of ancient history and the history of religion involved in the analysis. The key theses that substantiate the existence and importance of the polis religion for the life of the city-states of Ancient Greece (polis) are highlighted. The role of religion in the political life of the Greek policy is discussed, as well as its influence of religious institutions on social structures. In the second section, the focus shifts to criticism of the concept of polis religion. The works of historians who question the universality and unambiguity of this theory are presented. Critics point to the diversity of religious practices and beliefs in different policies, the presence of individual cults and personal religious beliefs that do not always meet policy standards. The final section summarizes the results of the study. In this part of the article, the author seeks to offer a balanced view of polis religion, recognizing both the importance of this concept and the limitations of its use. A consensus point of view is formulated, which takes into account both supporters and critics of this concept. The scientific consensus on the theory at the moment can be formulated as follows: the concept of polis religion can be preserved only in its weak formulation.
The Rubassky architectural complex (Eastern Caucasus) of the VIII century : new data on excavations in 2023
Authors: Gmirya Lyudmila Borisovna
Published: November 2024

The object of this study is a monumental hydraulic engineering structure of the late 8th century, discovered in 2014 in the lower reaches of the Rubas River, 20 km south of Derbent (Russia). Excavations have established the complex composition of this structure, which included 6 buildings of different types connected by building bundles. The functional purpose of 3 structures has been fully determined - wall No. 1, arched structure and main wall No. 2. The subject of this study is the analysis of new data on the design and functionality of 3 structures obtained during excavations in 2023 - step structure No. 6, walls No. 3 and structures No. 5 in the form of a platform.The full form of the structure No. 6 of the stepped structure has been established. Its length was 8.6 m. The methodology used by the author for substantiating chronology and functional orientation is: analysis of structural features; dating according to written sources. The study of the eastern section of wall No. 3, in the direction of the South-South was made. A preserved section with a length of 3.0 m and a thickness of 2.2 m was opened. The northern and southern facades of this section of wall No. 3 with a height of 1.4-1.5 m were constructed of large blocks installed according to the "poke-spoon" masonry system. The blockage consisted of a crushed stone. Within the excavation site of 2023, Wall No. 3 continues to the east. The length of the western and eastern sections of wall No. 3 in 2023 was 9.5 m. The southern section of structure No. 5 in the form of a platform has been studied to determine its length. A 1.5 m long section of this structure has been preserved on the new site. The total length of the facade of building No. 5 was 9.7 m, the rest of it was destroyed. Large and small fragments of stone blocks were recorded at the lower level of the excavation. Determining the functional purpose of the Rubassky architectural complex, based on its complex structure, layout, construction technology used, location in the valley of the Rubas River, as well as the high level of processing of stone blocks and the quality of building materials, is a difficult task.
Motivation of labor in the Siberian industry during the industrialization period of the late 1920s - 1930s: results and prospects of historical research
Authors: Pribytkova Karina Pavlovna
Published: November 2024

During the industrialization period of the late 1920s – 1930s, a new system of motivation for industrial workers and employees was formed in the USSR, which determined the directions and results of Soviet labor policy for a long time. The effectiveness of the application of specific incentives was influenced by factors related to the peculiarities of the development of individual regions and industries. Local research, therefore, is able to expand and deepen our understanding of how labor stimulation was carried out in the Soviet economy. The subject of this study is the historiography of the problem of labor motivation in the Siberian industry in the late 1920s – 1930s. The purpose is to characterize the results of studying this problem and identify promising areas for scientific research. In modern historiography, a theoretical approach has developed to study the problem of motivation of industrial labor in various periods of the USSR's existence. Its basis is the division of incentives into material, compulsory and moral, as well as the idea that labor stimulation solves the tasks of attracting workers to production and encouraging them to improve work results. Historians use local and microhistoric approaches to take into account the impact of various factors on the implementation and effectiveness of labor incentives. The study showed that the motivation of labor in the Siberian industry in the late 1920s – 1930s did not act as a subject of special and comprehensive historical research. Soviet and post-Soviet historiography has accumulated a wealth of factual material related to solving the first of these tasks of labor motivation in the Siberian industry. The solution of the second problem has not yet been studied based on the application of modern theoretical approaches and techniques. The following are promising for study: differentiation of wages for industrial workers and employees, the use of various wage systems at enterprises (piecework, piecework-progressive, etc.), the impact on the consciousness of workers through the materials of the periodical press, the organization of various forms of socialist competition.
Historiography of epidemic control in Yakutia of the XIX century.
Authors: Borisov Andrian Afanas'evich , Arkhipova Alena Ivanovna
Published: November 2024

The study is devoted to the historiography of the fight against epidemics in Yakutia in the 19th century. The purpose of the study is to present the development of historical knowledge about this sequential process, taking into account the characteristics of the stages of historiography. The materials and methods used were the studied works, typical for historiographical works, devoted to the fight against epidemics in the specified period, typological and comparative analysis. For the first time, the most important works were developed, which studied the measures taken by state authorities to prevent epidemic diseases that caused significant harm to the population of the region (smallpox, measles, venereal diseases, etc.), to treat them, and to create conditions for successfully combating them. Also of interest were works examining the history of healthcare institutions (in fact, the first on the territory of Yakutia) and the first medical personnel who contributed in this direction. All this is presented for the first time in this article and brings a lot of new things into the understanding of the historical processes that took place on one of the remote outskirts of the Russian Empire. Particular attention is paid to exactly what problems occupied a leading place in this area of historiography. For example, researchers were more interested not only in organizing a network of medical institutions that maintained a positive epidemiological level in the region, but also in specific measures taken by the authorities to combat the spread of certain diseases. The authors drew comparative material from historical experience from other regions of the Empire, where the fight against epidemics was also carried out with varying degrees of success. All this allowed the authors to identify the features of the development of Yakut historiography in this area of scientific knowledge.
The problem of diplomatic recognition of the USSR by the Third Republic in the autumn of 1924: a view from France
Authors: Naumova Natal'ya Nikolaevna , Slesarev Ilya Yurievich
Published: November 2024

The article examines the reaction of the French press to the diplomatic recognition of the USSR by the Third Republic, which took place on the initiative of the government of E. Herriot on October 28, 1924. The authors pay special attention to the role of the press in preparing public opinion for the future establishment of diplomatic relations. The study of the public discussion that broke out on the pages of newspapers allows us to analyze the attitude of various political forces of the Third Republic to the problem of prolonged recognition, as well as views on the evolution of the young Soviet state in the international arena, solutions to the problem of paying off debts of the Russian Empire and the future of Franco-Soviet trade relations. The centennial anniversary of the diplomatic recognition of the USSR by France serves as an additional incentive to explore new aspects of a landmark event in the history of international recognition of the USSR and Franco-Soviet relations in the interwar period. The scientific novelty of the proposed research lies in the involvement of a wide range of sources, as well as in the generalization of scientific literature on the studied problem. The authors of the article conclude that the active public discussion of France's recognition of the Soviet state on the pages of the central press lasted no more than a week, but demonstrated a clear polarization of opinions. The problems of "Russian debts", the rapprochement of the USSR with Germany, as well as the risks of "exporting the revolution" were discussed particularly acutely. The socialist newspapers, though restrained, undoubtedly welcomed the recognition of the USSR, while the right-wing bourgeois French press did not hesitate to express its extreme wariness and even hostility to the consequences of the decision.
Membrane binding properties of the cytoskeletal protein bactofilin
Authors: Liu Ying , Karmakar Rajani , Steinchen Wieland , Mukherjee Saumyak , Bange Gert , Schäfer Lars V , Thanbichler Martin
Published: November 2024

Bactofilins are a widespread family of cytoskeletal proteins with important roles in bacterial morphogenesis, chromosome organization and motility. They polymerize in a nucleotide-independent manner, forming non-polar filaments that are typically associated with the cytoplasmic membrane. Membrane binding was suggested to be mediated by a short N-terminal peptide, but the underlying mechanism and the conservation of this interaction determinant among bacteria remain unclear. Here, we use the bactofilin homolog BacA of the stalked bacterium
Caulobacter crescentus
as a model to analyze the membranebinding behavior of bactofilins. Based on site-directed mutagenesis of the N-terminal region, we identify the full membrane-targeting sequence of BacA (MFSKQAKS) and identify amino acid residues that are critical for its function
in vivo
and
in vitro
. Molecular dynamics simulations then provide detailed insight into the molecular mechanism underlying the membrane affinity of this peptide. Collectively these analyses reveal a delicate interplay between the water exclusion of hydrophobic N-terminal residues, the arrangement of the peptide within the membrane and the electrostatic attraction between positively charged groups in the peptide and negative charges in the phospholipid molecules. A comprehensive bioinformatic analysis shows that the composition and properties of the membrane-targeting sequence of BacA are conserved in numerous bactofilin homologs from diverse bacterial phyla. Notably, our findings reveal a mutual interdependence between the membrane binding and polymerization activities of BacA. Moreover, we demonstrate that both of these activities have a pivotal role in the recruitment of the BacA client protein PbpC, a membrane-bound cell wall synthase involved in stalk formation whose N-terminal region turns out to associate with the core polymerization domain of BacA. Together, these results unravel the mechanistic underpinnings of membrane binding by bactofilin homologs, thereby illuminating a previously obscure but important aspect in the biology of this cytoskeletal protein family.
Design of judicial public opinion supervision and intelligent decision-making model based on Bi-LSTM
Authors: Guo Heng
Published: November 2024

Fuzzy preference modeling in intelligent decision support systems aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of decision-making processes by incorporating fuzzy logic and preference modeling techniques. While network public opinion (NPO) has the potential to drive judicial reform and progress, it also poses challenges to the independence of the judiciary due to the negative impact of malicious public opinion. To tackle this issue within the context of intelligent decision support systems, this study provides an insightful overview of current NPO monitoring technologies. Recognizing the complexities associated with handling large-scale NPO data and mitigating significant interference, a novel judicial domain NPO monitoring model is proposed, which centers around semantic feature analysis. This model takes into account time series characteristics, binary semantic fitting, and public sentiment intensity. Notably, it leverages a bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) network (S-Bi-LSTM) to construct a judicial domain semantic similarity calculation model. The semantic similarity values between sentences are obtained through the utilization of a fully connected layer. Empirical evaluations demonstrate the remarkable performance of the proposed model, achieving an accuracy rate of 85.9% and an F1 value of 87.1 on the test set, surpassing existing sentence semantic similarity models. Ultimately, the proposed model significantly enhances the monitoring capabilities of judicial authorities over NPO, thereby alleviating the burden on public relations faced by judicial institutions and fostering a more equitable execution of judicial power.
Adaptive memory reservation strategy for heavy workloads in the Spark environment
Authors: Li Bohan , He Xin , Yu Junyang , Wang Guanghui , Song Yixin , Pan Shunjie , Gu Hangyu
Published: November 2024

The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 2.0 has spurred a growing need for extensive data computing, and Spark emerged as a promising Big Data platform, attributed to its distributed in-memory computing capabilities. However, practical heavy workloads often lead to memory bottleneck issues in the Spark platform. This results in resilient distributed datasets (RDD) eviction and, in extreme cases, violent memory contentions, causing a significant degradation in Spark computational efficiency. To tackle this issue, we propose an adaptive memory reservation (AMR) strategy in this article, specifically designed for heavy workloads in the Spark environment. Specifically, we model optimal task parallelism by minimizing the disparity between the number of tasks completed without blocking and the number completed in regular rounds. Optimal memory for task parallelism is determined to establish an efficient execution memory space for computational parallelism. Subsequently, through adaptive execution memory reservation and dynamic adjustments, such as compression or expansion based on task progress, the strategy ensures dynamic task parallelism in the Spark parallel computing process. Considering the cost of RDD cache location and real-time memory space usage, we select suitable storage locations for different RDD types to alleviate execution memory pressure. Finally, we conduct extensive laboratory experiments to validate the effectiveness of AMR. Results indicate that, compared to existing memory management solutions, AMR reduces the execution time by approximately 46.8%.
Novel statistically equivalent signature-based hybrid feature selection and ensemble deep learning LSTM and GRU for chronic kidney disease classification
Authors: N Yogesh , Shrinivasacharya Purohit , Naik Nagaraj
Published: November 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves numerous variables, but only a few significantly impact the classification task. The statistically equivalent signature (SES) method, inspired by constraint-based learning of Bayesian networks, is employed to identify essential features in CKD. Unlike conventional feature selection methods, which typically focus on a single set of features with the highest predictive potential, the SES method can identify multiple predictive feature subsets with similar performance. However, most feature selection (FS) classifiers perform suboptimally with strongly correlated data. The FS approach faces challenges in identifying crucial features and selecting the most effective classifier, particularly in high-dimensional data. This study proposes using the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) in conjunction with the SES method for feature selection in CKD identification. Following this, an ensemble deep-learning model combining long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent unit (GRU) networks is proposed for CKD classification. The features selected by the hybrid feature selection method are fed into the ensemble deep-learning model. The model’s performance is evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score metrics. The experimental results are compared with individual classifiers, including decision tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), logistic regression (LR), and support vector machine (SVM). The findings indicate a 2% improvement in classification accuracy when using the proposed hybrid feature selection method combined with the LSTM and GRU ensemble deep-learning model. Further analysis reveals that certain features, such as HEMO, POT, bacteria, and coronary artery disease, contribute minimally to the classification task. Future research could explore additional feature selection methods, including dynamic feature selection that adapts to evolving datasets and incorporates clinical knowledge to enhance CKD classification accuracy further.
Comprehensive high-risk coronary plaque imaging and myocardial tissue characterization with simultaneous 3D whole-heart brightblood and black-blood imaging and myocardial T2 mapping
Authors:   , Adasme Brisso Valeria Alejandra
Published: November 2024

Milotta, et al (2019) propuso un método combinado de angiografía por resonancia magnética e imágenes de la pared vascular para evaluar estenosis en arteria y placa coronaria de alto riesgo. Sin embargo, este método no proporciona información sobre el grado de isquemia, edema y necrosis. Una extensión utilizando mapas cuantitativos T2 es propuesta para caracterizar miocardio y monitorizar la progresión de pacientes con Enfermedad Arterial Coronaria (EAC). Usando un diccionario simulado con extended phase graphs con T1 fijo podemos tener una buena estimación de mapa T2 usando sólo los contrastes obtenidos con iT2prep-BOOST. La precisión y dependencia de T1 fijo se probó con un fantoma T1/T2 estandarizado y la evaluación diagnóstica se probó en 15 pacientes con sospecha de NSTEMI. El mapa T2 del fantoma presentó un rango de error de ±3 ms para T1 con valores fisiológicos del miocardio y correlación lineal baja (R2=0.97) con el T1 fijo, con un sesgo bajo (-3,3 ms). Los mapas T2 de los pacientes presentaron un aspecto comparable con los datos anatómicos y los pacientes con tejido infartado presentaron un T2 comparable con el reportado previamente (T2 myo=60±7ms vs T2 infarcted=58.5±5.8ms (O’Brien et al., 2022)). La diferenciación entre infarto, miocarditis y tejido saludable fue estadísticamente significativa (pvalue < 0.001). La diferencia entre infarto agudo y miocarditis con edema no fue significativa, por lo que el diagnóstico debería determinarse en conjunto con la base de datos bright-blood. Más estudios se necesitan para incluir voluntarios sanos, comparar con otras enfermedades y validar sensibilidad para su aplicación clínica. El método logró una buena cuantificación T2 en experimentos con fantomas e in vivo, permitiendo mapas T2 3D de todo el corazón, respiración libre, alta resolución isotrópica, tiempo predecible y sin radiación ionizante ni agentes de contraste. Esta herramienta ofrece estratificación de riesgo, guía o monitoreo del tratamiento en pacientes con EAC y puede tener un gran potencial de aplicación clínica.
Análise dos níveis de proteína bruta declarados em rótulo de rações secas para cães e gatos disponíveis no varejo brasileiro
Authors: Almeida Guilherme de Paula , Silva Vivian Lara dos Santos , Freire Maria Teresa de Alvarenga , Carrer Celso da Costa
Published: November 2024

Foi avaliado um grupo amostral composto por 9 marcas de alimentos secos para cães e gatos disponíveis no comércio varejista brasileiro variando entre as categorias standard e premium. Com base na relevância nutricional e destaque entre a opinião dos consumidores, foram avaliados os níveis de proteína bruta e a digestibilidade ileal, sendo posteriormente, comparado os resultados de proteína bruta com os valores correspondentes em rótulo. Ficou constatado que o grupo amostral teve uma performance satisfatória de um modo geral, em  que todos expressaram resultados de acordo com o mínimo informado nos níveis de garantia. Além disso, ficou constatado também a boa digestibilidade da próteína  utilizada nos produtos, com uma média de 0,85, dentro do padrão considerado adequado de acordo com a guia europeia FEDIAF.
Management of Vyanga (Melasma) with Vyanganashak Lepa: A Case Report
Authors: Bole Mrunal Sunil , Deshmukh Sourabh , Thakre Trupti
Published: November 2024

Melasma is a widespread acquired symmetrical hypermelanosis characterised by irregularly shaped but clearly defined dark brownish maculae on photo-exposed areas, particularly the forehead, temples, nose, eyelids, chin, and upper lips. It is a major cosmetological issue that can also affect a person’s psychological well being. Melasma can be correlated with Vyanga in Ayurveda. Vyanga is one of many Kshudra Rogas and Raktapradoshaj Vikaras. According to modern medicine, local application of corticosteroids is preferred for the management of melasma. However, due to the relapse of the disease and the side effects of steroids, an Ayurvedic approach is beneficial. Ayurveda mentions Shaman Chikitsa in the form of Lepa, which has Vatapittahara, Varnya, Twachya, Kushthaghna, and Raktaprasadaka properties as the line of treatment. Hereby, the authors present a case report of a 46-year-old female who reported to the Outpatient Department (OPD) of Kayachikitsa, complained of brownish discolouration on her face for six months, which was diagnosed as Vyanga (melasma). Ayurvedic treatment was planned according to the classical principle of Shaman Chikitsa, with a local application of Lepa containing depigmenting and skin rejuvenating drugs, along with lifestyle modifications. Due to the recurring nature of the disease, a proficient treatment approach was required. Vyanganashak Lepa has skin resurfacing and revitalising properties that act efficiently on the disease. In present case, Vyanganashak Lepa was found to be highly effective and showed remarkable results with continuous usage in a short period.
Evaluation of the Marginal Fit and Fracture Resistance of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and Zirconia Copings: An In-vitro Study
Authors: Mahajan Nehal , Sukhija Urvashi , Kukreja Navneet , Kalra Sandeep , Mittal Sanjeev , Bhathal Manumeet , Chhabra Swati , Sachdeva Surinder
Published: November 2024

Introduction: In dentistry, there has been an increasing demand for aesthetics and biocompatible restorations with low plaque affinity. The success of any restoration is based on three main factors: marginal fit, fracture resistance, and aesthetics. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a polymeric material that has emerged as a novel thermoplastic material with wide applications. Aim: To evaluate the marginal fit and fracture resistance of PEEK and zirconia copings fabricated using Computer-aided Design (CAD)/Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology. Materials and Methods: The present in-vitro study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India, from November 2022 to March 2024. The present study compared the marginal fit and fracture resistance of PEEK and zirconia copings fabricated using CAD/CAM technology. All-ceramic tooth preparations were performed on extracted maxillary first premolars, and the prepared teeth were scanned. Using three dimensional (3D) printing technology, 20 resin dies were obtained. These dies were divided into two groups: 10 for PEEK and 10 for zirconia. Ten copings for zirconia and PEEK were fabricated using CAD/CAM technology, and two reference points were marked on the copings. The copings were luted with resin cement on the dies, and marginal fit and fracture resistance were recorded. The observations were statistically analysed using a two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test and a two-sample t-test. Results: The lowest mean marginal discrepancy values (18.469±6.55 μm for the palatal aspect and 17.116±6.34 μm for the buccal aspect) were observed for the zirconia copings. These values were significantly better compared to the PEEK copings (23.941±7.73 μm on the palatal aspect and 22.338±7.89 μm on the buccal aspect). In terms of fracture resistance, PEEK copings demonstrated a higher load-bearing capacity (523.11±117.27 N) and significantly better results compared to zirconia copings (395.4±150.93 N). Conclusion: The results revealed that, when comparing both PEEK and zirconia copings, zirconia copings demonstrated a better marginal fit compared to PEEK copings. However, for fracture resistance analysis, PEEK copings exhibited better load-bearing capacity than zirconia copings.
The Physiological and Pharmacological Roles of Melatonin and Pregabalin
Authors: Popoola Possible Okikiola , Ofor Ogechi Cecilia , Eni Chinasa Godsgift , Agyei-Acheampong Christian Albert , Okafor Chinedum Ojinaka , Olowe Emmanuel Niyi , Musa Adnan , Olofin Oluwatoyin Olabimpe , Offor Sandra Ngozika , Olaniran Tosin
Published: November 2024

Melatonin and pregabalin are two important compounds that are broadly used in the fields of physiological and medicinal sciences. Melatonin is a primary hormone mainly secreted by the pineal gland and plays an important role in regulating circadian rhythms, sleep-wake cycles, and neuroimmune processes. Its strong antioxidant anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties have protected it against a wide range of diseases, from cancer to neurological disorders. In this study, the synthesis of melatonin will be widely studied, mainly regarding its role in regulating circadian rhythms and sleep, and its possible therapeutic use in treating neurological diseases and inflammation-related disorders.
Pregabalin is an analog of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), with anticonvulsant, analgesic, and anxiolytic actions. Clinical practice has widely utilized it because studies indicate that it is useful in treating a variety of conditions: fibromyalgia, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and generalized anxiety disorder. This article reviews aspects of the pharmacokinetics of pregabalin, its useful functions in pain treatment, and its impact on calcium channel regulation. The review also discusses indications of pregabalin in therapy, along with its possible side effects. This review article aims to consider the molecular processes underlying the activities of melatonin and pregabalin and their therapeutic potential for the management of sleep disorders, inflammation, and neurological diseases to future use of these compounds clinically.
The Moderating Effect of Self-control on the Relationship between Financial Knowledge and Retirement Planning among Commercial Bank Employees in Eldoret Town, Kenya
Authors: Cheserek Gladys , Simiyu Gabriel , Tarus John K.
Published: November 2024

Retirement planning is a goal-oriented behavior where individuals devote effort to prepare for their retirement life effectively, thus reducing retirement worry, keeping stress under wraps, and enhancing retirement preparedness and confidence. However, there is little literature about retirement planning among employees working in Kenyan commercial banks. To fill this gap, this study aimed to establish the moderating effect of self-control on financial knowledge and retirement planning among commercial bank employees in Kenya. This study was guided by goal setting, social cognitive, and behavioral life cycle theories. The study adopted an explanatory research design, with data being collected from a target population of 1058 employees of 32 commercial banks in Eldoret town using a closed-ended questionnaire.  A sample size of 290 respondents was obtained using Yamane’s formula. The study used simple random sampling techniques to sample the commercial banks, and thereafter the researcher used systematic sampling techniques to select employees as respondents. The study hypotheses were tested using a hierarchical regression model. Results reveal that financial knowledge had a significant positive impact on retirement planning (β =.626, P =.000), confirming that employees with better financial knowledge are more likely to plan effectively for retirement. Similarly, self-control not only directly influences retirement planning (β = .258, P =.000) but also moderates the relationship between financial knowledge and retirement planning (β =.137, P =.000). Results further indicate that the moderation model is a superior model than the direct effect model as it accounts for more variance (60.5%) in retirement planning as shown by R² =.605 compared to 44.9% (R² =.449). This moderation process contributes to new knowledge in literature and theory. These study findings will be helpful to organizations and governments in developing policies and strategies related to retirement systems in the workplace. Limitations and recommendations have also been discussed.