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Reinforcement of Workforce Training Programs—Insights from Pilot Testing Process to Enhance Greening Practices in Enterprises
Authors: Fleacă Bogdan , Militaru Gheorghe , Fleacă Elena
Published: November 2024

As industries and organizations become greener, the demand for workers with green expertise will rise, making education, training, and skill development for the green transition more essential than ever. With an emphasis on local green skills shortages, our study focused primarily on qualitative insights from a specific sample of industry practitioners to explore emerging trends in green skills training, providing effective steps in curriculum improvements for teaching and learning in support of greening jobs and enterprises. It addresses the increasing demand for green skills in the workplace and offers practical insights on how to reinforce the workforce training process, through needs assessments, curriculum objectives, specific learning outcomes and targeted green skills, training components, and working methodologies. The feedback from the pilot process highlights the strengths of the training curriculum in enhancing green practices in enterprises, particularly in terms of content quality, communication methods and online interaction, workload and the practical application of green knowledge, and feedback mechanisms. Our study provides several theoretical and practical implications for various stakeholders (i.e., researchers, academics, trainers, and practitioners) interested in advancing the adoption of green practices. Also, universities and training institutions can benefit from this study by incorporating its findings into their curricula, thereby improving the relevance and impact of training and education programs.
Examining Post-Pandemic Urban Transformations: A Literature Review on COVID-19’s Influence on Urban Design
Authors: Pacheco Maria , Madureira Helena , Monteiro Ana
Published: November 2024

Background: Urban areas attract people looking to improve their quality of life. However, the urban territory has been organised without respect for biogeophysical support or a holistic strategy for distributing populations and activities in the available space. Recent urbanisation models, such as compact city approaches, were designed to enhance cities’ sustainability and resilience. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about how these models can still influence the spread of infectious diseases within urban spaces. Methodology: To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the reassessment of urbanisation models to promote health and wellbeing, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyse the interventions implemented and documented in scientific research by several cities in the wake of the pandemic. Results: The analysis emphasises the city’s dedication to expanding open public urban spaces, preferably with closer access to nature, and potentialising its use, especially during times of lockdown. Conclusions: The effects of the interventions reported in the selected studies on urban communities are not yet known. Most of the interventions reported are not yet being/have not been monitored to understand their results on COVID-19 contagion.
Foresight for SOE Companies in Indonesia’s Construction Industry: Recognizing Future Opportunities
Authors: Wibowo Febrianto Arif , Satria Arif , Gaol Sahala Lumban , Indrawan Dikky
Published: November 2024

As part of the “Indonesia Emas 2045” framework, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the construction industry are expected to dominate government infrastructure projects. This research conducts an industrial foresight analysis of Indonesia’s SOE construction industry to identify future trends and opportunities. The study employs a three-level analysis: macro (using the Political, Economic, Social, Technology, Legal, Environmental/PESTLE framework), meso (applying Porter’s Five Forces), and micro (focusing on organizational scope). Data were collected from seven industry experts from both SOEs and the private sector, supplemented by secondary sources. The qualitative findings were gathered using the Delphi method, while expert voting provided the quantitative assessment. The results highlight that focusing on macro-level targets like net zero emissions (NZE) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) is crucial in implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Adoption of advanced technologies such as Construction 4.0 emerges as a top priority, with digital innovations such as predictive analytics, digital control towers, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and building information modeling (BIM) enhancing efficiency and risk management. Achieving sustainability and technological advancement requires regulatory certainty, serving as the third pillar at the macro level. At the micro level, strengthening the SOE construction industry’s core competencies, resources, and capabilities is essential to accelerate future trends. Competitiveness at the meso level is not a significant concern, as the industry operates with moderate competition.
Research on the Dynamic Pricing and Capacity Allocation Decisions of a Two-Period Supply Chain: Considering Supply–Demand Imbalance
Authors: Liang Wei-Jun , Yan Xiu-Xia , Wang Hong-Fei
Published: November 2024

In order to improve the sustainability of manufacturing enterprises and solve the problem of “excess production capacity in the off-season and insufficient production capacity in the busy season”, this study investigates the optimal practices for supply chain dynamic pricing and capacity co-ordination when there are differences in product cost and product demand during nonbusy seasons, and it proposes the optimal capacity decision-making method for manufacturers. The results show the following: (1) A manufacturer in a high-capacity state has lots of excess capacity, so no strategic inventory co-ordination is required. (2) When a manufacturer is in a medium-capacity state, it can co-ordinate the production capacity in the nonbusy season through capacity allocation, achieve balanced production scheduling, and improve the sustainability of the manufacturer’s operation; the lower the manufacturer’s capacity, the higher the manufacturer’s strategic inventory quantity. (3) When the manufacturer is in a state of low capacity, the manufacturer uses all production capacity but still cannot satisfy off-season and busy season demand at the same time; the manufacturer will reduce product demand by increasing product prices and according to the unit product marginal income of the decision-making capacity allocation in the nonbusy season, the distribution ratio is related to the manufacturer’s capacity and product parameters. (4) Three optimal production capacity decision schemes for manufacturers under different production costs and inventory costs are obtained.
Sustainable Solutions Through Innovative Plastic Waste Recycling Technologies
Authors: Alaghemandi Mohammad
Published: November 2024

Innovation in plastic waste recycling technologies is essential for tackling the environmental challenges of plastic pollution. Traditional plastic waste management strategies, such as landfill disposal and mechanical recycling, are increasingly recognized as insufficient for addressing the problem’s complexity and scale. This review highlights advanced methods that transform plastic waste into valuable resources, aligning with circular economy principles. I focus on cutting-edge technologies such as chemical recycling that convert mixed and contaminated plastics back into monomers for new production. Biological approaches utilizing enzymes and microorganisms are studied for their potential to biodegrade resistant plastics like PET. Additionally, mechanical innovations like advanced sorting techniques leveraging AI and compatibilization strategies that enhance the quality of recycled materials are discussed. By analyzing recent developments and practical applications, effective and economically viable solutions are identified. These findings emphasize that ongoing technological advancements, supported by robust policies and stakeholder collaboration, are crucial for reducing plastic waste and advancing toward a sustainable circular economy.
Optimizing Hempcrete Properties Through Thermal Treatment of Hemp Hurds for Enhanced Sustainability in Green Building
Authors: D’Eusanio Veronica , Rivi Mirco , Malferrari Daniele , Marchetti Andrea
Published: November 2024

This study examines the effects of the thermal pre-treatment of hemp hurds on the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of hempcrete, evaluating its potential as a sustainable building material. Hemp hurds were pre-treated at various temperatures (120–280 °C) and characterized by proximate analysis, CHNS elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The resulting hempcrete samples were analyzed for density, water absorption, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity. Three different hempcrete formulations, with varying lime:hemp proportions, were analyzed. The findings indicate that higher pre-treatment temperatures lead to reduced density and water absorption across all formulations. Formulations containing a higher hemp hurd content had lower densities but higher water absorption values. Compressive strength increased consistently with the pre-treatment temperature, suggesting that higher temperatures enhance matrix bonding and structural rigidity, and with the lime content. However, thermal conductivity also rose with pre-treatment, with only the composition containing the highest hemp hurd content maintaining the optimal insulation threshold (0.1 W/mK). This suggests a trade-off between compressive strength and insulation performance, influenced by the balance of hemp hurd and lime content. These findings underscore the potential of thermal pre-treatment to tailor hempcrete properties, promoting its application as a durable, moisture-resistant material for sustainable building, though the optimization of hurd–lime ratios remains essential.
Bringing the Studio Home: Fostering Socially Engaged Arts Education and Sustainability in Online Learning
Authors: Pavlou Victoria
Published: November 2024

This article explores the adaptation of arts education for online learning environments in Higher Education institutions, focusing on preserving the experiential nature and studio culture while addressing socially engaged arts education and sustainability topics. Using the “Arts-in-a-box” methodology developed within the Critical ARts Education for Sustainable Societies (CARE/SS) Erasmus+ European-funded project (2022–2024), two distance learning teacher training courses were analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal that the methodology successfully recreated essential aspects of studio culture, fostering deep engagement, critical dialog, and creative inquiry in virtual settings. Participants reported transformative learning experiences, highlighting the methodology’s effectiveness in overcoming the experiential barriers in online arts education and promoting socially engaged arts for sustainable societies. The study identifies effective strategies for building community and enabling hands-on art-making in online environments, such as live workshops, curated art material packages, and digital tools for sharing and reflection. These strategies allowed participants to connect theory with practice meaningfully, promoting a sense of agency in applying socially engaged arts and sustainability themes in their professional contexts. By bridging the experiential gaps of online learning, this study offers a framework for educators seeking to adapt arts education to digital platforms while preserving its core pedagogical features and fostering societal impact.
A Machine Vision-Based Measurement Method for the Concentricity of Automotive Brake Piston Components
Authors: Ge Weinan , Li Qinghua , Zhao Wanting , Xu Tiantian , Zhang Shihong
Published: November 2024

The concentricity error of automotive brake piston components critically affects the stability and reliability of the brake system. Traditional contact-based concentricity measurement methods are inefficient. In order to address the issue of low detection efficiency, this paper proposes a non-contact concentricity measurement method based on the combination of machine vision and image processing technology. In this approach, an industrial camera is employed to capture images of the measured workpiece’s end face from the top of the spring. The edge contours are extracted through the implementation of image preprocessing algorithms, which are then followed by the calculation of the outer circle center and the fitting of the inner circle center. Finally, the concentricity error is calculated based on the coordinates of the inner and outer circle centers. The experimental results demonstrate that, in comparison to a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), this method exhibits a maximum error of only 0.0393 mm and an average measurement time of 3.9 s. This technology markedly enhances the efficiency of measurement and fulfills the industry’s requirement for automated inspection. The experiments confirmed the feasibility and effectiveness of this method in practical engineering applications, providing reliable technical support for the online inspection of automotive brake piston components. Moreover, this methodology can be extended to assess concentricity in other complex stepped shaft parts.
Assessing Acute Pericarditis with T1 Mapping: A Supportive Contrast-Free CMR Marker
Authors: Cau Riccardo , Pisu Francesco , Montisci Roberta , D’Angelo Tommaso , Mantini Cesare , Salgado Rodrigo , Saba Luca
Published: November 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of pericardial T1 mapping as a potential supportive non-contrast cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) parameter in the diagnosis of acute pericarditis. Additionally, we investigated the relationship between T1 mapping values in acute pericarditis patients and their demographic data, cardiovascular risk factors, clinical parameters, cardiac biomarkers, and cardiac function. Method: This retrospective study included CMR scans in 35 consecutive patients with acute pericarditis (26 males, 45.54 ± 23.38 years). Moreover, we included 17 sex- and age-matched healthy controls (12 males, mean age 47.78 ±19.38 years). CMR-derived pericardial T1 mapping values, which included all pericardial structures within the pericardial layers—encompassing both pericardial effusion and pericardial layer thickness—were analyzed and compared between acute pericarditis patients and controls. Results: Compared to the matched control group, acute pericarditis patients demonstrated significantly lower pericardial T1 mapping values (2137 ms ± 519 vs. 3268 ms ± 362, p = 0.001). In the multivariable analysis, the pericardial T1 mapping value was independently associated with the severity of pericardial late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) (β coefficient = −3.271, p = 0.003). The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the diagnostic performance of pericardial T1 mapping in discriminating acute pericarditis patients was excellent, with an area under the curve of 0.97 (95% CI = 0.94–0.98), using a threshold of 2862.5 ms. Conclusions: Pericardial T1 mapping values could serve as an additional non-contrast CMR parameter for identifying patients with acute pericarditis, demonstrating an independent association with the severity of pericardial LGE.
Beyond Efficacy: How Self-Esteem and Guilt Drive Participation in Tourism Boycotts
Authors: Park Minkyung , Jang Hochan
Published: November 2024

While tourism boycotts can have a considerable economic impact on a target entity, critics often question their effectiveness in changing the target entity’s behavior, particularly in international contexts. Despite these challenges, tourism boycotts have increased over time. This study explores the dynamics of tourism boycotts amid international political conflicts and investigates the motivations behind consumer participation. During an ongoing national boycott in South Korea, we conducted an online survey with a nationally representative adult panel, gathering 962 responses for analysis. Our findings reveal that tourism boycott participants—primarily women, older individuals, those with higher education and income, and the progressive—resemble consumer boycott participants in Europe and the U.S. While perceived efficacy (instrumental motivation) is often emphasized in consumer boycotts as a key variable for participation, our study suggests that tourism boycotts are primarily driven by expressive motivations, such as self-esteem and guilt, rather than a mix of instrumental and expressive factors. This suggests that consumers engage in tourism boycotts not necessarily to achieve tangible outcomes, but to express personal or ethical values, highlighting a distinctive nature of tourism boycotts in the landscape of consumer activism.
Liver Lesions in Estuarine Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida: Does Microcystin Play a Role?
Authors: Krasner Ami , Durden Wendy Noke , Stolen Megan , Jablonski Teresa , Fabry Agatha , Page Annie , Marks Wendy , Costa Cecilia , Marley H. C. D. , Fire Spencer
Published: November 2024

Microcystin (MC), a hepatotoxin produced by cyanobacteria, was introduced into the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), Florida, in 2005 through freshwater outflows. Since then, MC has been detected in humans, domestic animals, and wildlife in the lagoon. Potential public health effects associated with MC exposure along the IRL include an increased risk of non-alcoholic liver disease among area residents. Yet, there are limited studies characterizing liver disease, as well as the potential role of MC, in humans and animals in this region. Thus, histopathology reports (n = 133) were reviewed in the stranded common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) (n = 156, 2005–2024) to describe liver lesions in this important IRL sentinel. Liver and fecal samples (n = 161) from stranded individuals were screened for MC via an enzyme immunoassay (ELISA). These samples were then confirmed via the 2-methyl-3-methoxy-4-phenylbutyric acid technique (MMPB) to evaluate whether liver histopathologic lesions were linked to MC exposure. Minimally invasive MC screening methods were also assessed using respiratory swabs and vapor. Inflammation (24%, n = 32), fibrosis (23%, n = 31), lipidosis/vacuolation (11%, n = 15), and necrosis (11%, n = 14) were the most common liver anomalies observed. These non-specific lesions have been reported to be associated with MC exposure in numerous species in the peer-reviewed literature. Ten bottlenose dolphins tested positive for the toxin via ELISA, including two individuals with hepatic lipidosis, but none were confirmed by MMPB. Thus, this study did not provide evidence for MC-induced liver disease in IRL bottlenose dolphins. Other causes should be considered for the lesions observed (e.g., heavy metals, metabolic disease, and endoparasites). Respiratory swabs require further validation as a pre-mortem MC screening tool in free-ranging wildlife.
Toxins from Animal Venom—A Rich Source of Active Compounds with High Pharmacological Potential
Authors: Lyukmanova Ekaterina N. , Shenkarev Zakhar O.
Published: November 2024

Animal venoms contain a huge variety of bioactive molecules—namely, toxins—with an almost combinatorial spectrum of biological activities [...]
Conformational Flexibility in Capsids Encoded by the Caliciviridae
Authors: Lewis Charlotte B. , Sherry Lee , Conley Michaela J. , Nakashima Masaaki , Akbar Shirin , Govindan Nithya , Hosie Margaret J. , Bhella David
Published: November 2024

Caliciviruses are a diverse group of non-enveloped, positive-sense RNA viruses with a wide range of hosts and transmission routes. Norovirus is the most well-known member of the Caliciviridae; the acute gastroenteritis caused by human norovirus (HuNoV), for example, frequently results in closures of hospital wards and schools during the winter months. One area of calicivirus biology that has gained increasing attention over the past decade is the conformational flexibility exhibited by the protruding (P) domains of the major capsid protein VP1. This was observed in structure analyses of capsids encoded by many species and is often a consequence of environmental cues such as metal ions, changes to pH, or receptor/co-factor engagement. This review summarises the current understanding of P-domain flexibility, discussing the role this region plays in caliciviral infection and immune evasion, and highlighting potential avenues for further investigation.
Assessment of Favipiravir and Remdesivir in Combination for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Syrian Golden Hamsters
Authors: Neary Megan , Gallardo-Toledo Eduardo , Sharp Joanne , Herriott Joanne , Kijak Edyta , Bramwell Chloe , Cox Helen , Tatham Lee , Box Helen , Curley Paul , Arshad Usman , Rajoli Rajith K. R. , Pertinez Henry , Valentijn Anthony , Pennington Shaun H. , Caygill Claire H. , Lopeman Rose C. , Biagini Giancarlo A. , Kipar Anja , Stewart James P. , Owen Andrew
Published: November 2024

Favipiravir (FVP) and remdesivir (RDV) have demonstrable antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. Here, the efficacy of FVP, RDV, and FVP with RDV (FVP + RDV) in combination was assessed in Syrian golden hamsters challenged with SARS-CoV- 2 (B.1.1.7) following intraperitoneal administration. At day 4 post infection, viral RNA and viral antigen expression were significantly lower in lungs for all three treatment groups compared to the sham treatment. Similarly, viral titres in the lungs were lower in all treatment groups compared to the sham treatment. The FVP + RDV combination was the only treatment group where viral RNA in nasal turbinate and lung, virus titres in lung, and viral antigen expression (lung) were all lower than those for the sham treatment group. Moreover, lower viral titre values were observed in the FVP + RDV group compared to other treatment groups, albeit only significantly lower in comparison to those in the RDV-only-treated group. Further assessment of the potential utility of FVP in combination with RDV may be warranted. Future studies should also consider whether the combination of these two drugs may reduce the speed at which drug resistance mutations are selected.
A Systematic Review on the Impact of Vaccination for Respiratory Disease on Antibody Titer Responses, Health, and Performance in Beef and Dairy Cattle
Authors: McAllister Hudson R. , Ramirez Bradly I. , Crews Molly E. , Rey Laura M. , Thompson Alexis C. , Capik Sarah F. , Scott Matthew A.
Published: November 2024

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a multifactorial disease complex commonly affecting beef and dairy operations. Vaccination against major BRD-related pathogens is routinely performed for disease prevention; however, uniform reporting of health and performance outcomes is infrequent. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of commercially available BRD-pathogen vaccination on titer response with respect to health or performance in beef and dairy cattle. This study was conducted under Prisma 2020 guidelines for systematic reviews and PRESS guidelines utilizing five databases. Criteria for study inclusion were as follows: research conducted in the USA or Canada, between 1982 and 10 October 2022, on beef or dairy cattle, using a commercially available vaccine labeled for a respiratory pathogen of interest, which evaluated antibody titers alongside either performance or morbidity. A total of 3020 records underwent title and abstract evaluation. Full-text analysis was conducted on 466 reports; 101 studies were included in the final review. Approximately 74% of included studies were beef cattle-based versus 26% dairy cattle-based. This review aimed to assess how vaccination titer responses affect beef and dairy cattle health and performance, but varying study methods made comparisons difficult, highlighting the need for consistent reporting.
Characteristics of Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotopes in Different Ecological Plant Groups and Sediments Collected from 14 Softwater Lakes in Poland
Authors: Pronin Eugeniusz , Banaś Krzysztof , Chmara Rafał , Ronowski Rafał , Merdalski Marek , Santoni Anne-Lise , Mathieu Olivier
Published: November 2024

Softwater lakes with specific, rare, and protected aquatic plant vegetation are very sensitive to increased trophic and water chemical changes, especially alkalization. These changes might be reflected in the stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes of the organic matter (OM) of those plants (δ13CORG and δ15NORG) and sediments (δ13CORG and δ15NTN) which they cocreated. To recognize the relationship between OM in the aquatic plants of softwater lakes and the cocreated sediments, we analyzed the plants δ13CORG and δ15NORG in light of four ecological groups (as well as the sediments δ13CORG and δ15NTN in which these plants thrived). Studies were performed in July 2020 on 14 softwater lakes in northern Poland with varying pH gradients from 4.86 to 9.20. For each lake, a single stand was examined for each species detected. The goal was to investigate each species at 10 sites, but this target was not reached for several species. Among the investigated ecological groups, isoetids and mosses showed the least variation in obtained values. In contrast, elodeids exhibited the highest variation in δ13C results due to their diverse carbon uptake strategies, involving both CO2 and HCO3− forms. Moreover, the δ13C values of charophytes and elodeids were highly related to the increasing pH of water. The slight differences between the δ13C results of plants and sediments in isoetid stands further support this finding. Furthermore, we noticed an increase in sediment δ13CORG values along the alkalization gradient, suggesting that macrophytes were the primary source of OM for the sediments. The positive correlation between the δ13C values of plants and sediments (r = 0.69, p < 0.05) might also confirm that the macrophytes were a significant source of OM in sediments. Regarding δ15N values, we did not find significant differentiation between plants and sediments across ecological groups. However, sediment consistently exhibited 15N-enrichment compared to plant material. This enrichment is likely attributed to the accumulation of 15N during the decomposition of the deposited material. This study confirms the possibility of tracking changes in the aquatic vegetation of softwater lakes based primarily on the sediment δ13CORG values along the alkalization gradient.
Research on the Properties of DOM from the Microalgal Treatment Process for Leachate from Incineration Fly Ash Based on EEM-PARAFAC Analysis
Authors: Yang Yahan , Pang Wenjing , Zheng Yuting , Wang Chuanhua , Chen Qiongzhen , Ke Qiang , Wang Qi
Published: November 2024

Fly ash derived from the incineration of garbage is known to contain hazardous materials that can affect the growth of plants and animals and pose a threat to human health. In this study, we explored how treatment of fly ash leachate with microalgae could alter the properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM). Fly ash leachate samples obtained from a landfill site in Wenzhou were treated with the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris or Scenedesmus obliquus without and with the addition of ammonium ferric citrate (C6H8FeNO7) for 24 days, and changes in DOM levels and types were measured using excitation emission matrix fluorescence technology. The following results were obtained: Analysis of three-dimensional fluorescence spectral indices indicated that the algal treatment process consistently generated new autogenous DOM, with most of the organic matter being newly formed. Additional nutrients had a minor effect on the production and composition of DOM in the system. Using a parallel factor model to analyze the three-dimensional fluorescence spectral matrices of water samples from various systems revealed common components in each group, including arginine, tryptophan-like proteins and fulvic acid-like substances. This study aimed to explore the changes in DOM properties during microalgae treatment of fly ash leachate from the perspective of three-dimensional fluorescence.
Applying the Improved Set Pair Analysis Method to Flood Season Staging in Tropical Island Rivers: A Case Study of the Hainan Island Rivers in China
Authors: Wu Puwei , Chen Gang , Wang Yukai , Li Jun
Published: November 2024

The seasonality of floods is a key factor affecting riparian agriculture. Flood season staging is the main means of identifying the seasonality of floods. In the process of staging the flood season, set pair analysis is a widely used method. However, the set pair analysis method (SPAM) cannot take into account the differences in and volatility of the staging indicators, and at the same time, the SPAM cannot provide corresponding staging schemes according to different scenarios. To address these problems, the improved set pair analysis method (ISPAM) is proposed. Kernel density estimation (KDE) is used to calculate the interval of the staging indicators to express their volatility. Based on the interval theory, the deviation method is improved, and the weights of the staging indicators are calculated to reflect the differences in different staging indicators. The theoretical correlation coefficient can be calculated by combining the weights and interval indicators and fitting the empirical connection coefficient corresponding to each time period. Finally, the ISPAM is established under different confidence levels to derive staging schemes under different scenarios. Based on the daily average precipitation flow data from 1961 to 2022 in the Nandujiang middle basin and surrounding areas in tropical island regions, the staging effect of the ISPAM was verified and compared using the SPAM, Fisher optimal segmentation method, and improved set pair analysis method without considering differences in the indicator weights (ISPAM-WCDIIW), and the improved set pair analysis method without considering indicator fluctuations (ISPAM-WCIF). According to the evaluation results from the silhouette coefficient method, it can be concluded that compared with the SPAM and ISPAM-WCIF, the ISPAM provided the optimal staging scheme for 100% of the years in the test set (2011–2022). Compared with the Fisher optimal segmentation method, the optimal staging scheme for more than 83% of the years (2011, 2013–2015, and 2017–2022) in the test set was provided by the ISPAM. Although the ISPAM-WCDIIW, like the ISPAM, can provide optimal staging schemes, the ISPAM-WCDIIW could not provide an exact staging scheme for more than 55% of the scenarios (the ISPAM-WCDIIW could not provide an exact staging scheme in scenarios (0.7, 0.6), (0.8, 0.6), (0.8, 0.9), (0.95, 0.6), and (0.95, 0.8)). The results show that the ISPAM model is more reasonable and credible compared with the SPAM, Fisher optimal segmentation method, ISPAM-WCDIIW, and ISPAM-WCIF. The purpose of this study is to provide a reference for flood season staging research during flood seasons.
Assessment of Possible Landslide Susceptibility Under Climate Change: A Case in the Chishan River Watershed in Southwestern Taiwan
Authors: Wu Chunhung
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the future spatiotemporal distribution of landslide susceptibility in the Chishan river watershed (CRW) in southwestern Taiwan under four future climate change scenarios. On the basis of 10 landslide-related factors, landslide susceptibility models were constructed using the frequency ratio method and logistic regression method, and the model with better performance was selected for subsequent analysis. This study estimated past (2000–2023) and future (2024–2100) daily CRW rainfall values with return periods of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 years. Daily rainfall is expected to increase considerably in the mid-future under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 3-7.0 scenario and in the far future under the SSP 1-2.6, SSP 2-4.5, SSP 3-7.0, and SSP 5-8.5 scenarios. Under these four scenarios, daily rainfall with a return period of 50–100 years in the far future is expected to exceed the daily rainfall in the CRW during Typhoon Morakot (917.8 mm) in 2009. The intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events in the CRW are expected to increase in the far future under climate change. Finally, areas with high landslide susceptibility are expected to be distributed in the upstream regions of the CRW.
The Importance of Pocket Parks on Air Quality: A Comparative Approach
Authors: Onur Makbulenur , Kahveci Hilal
Published: November 2024

Population growth, increasing construction, and impervious surfaces are among the factors leading to the deterioration of the natural balance. Increasing population density has led to a gradual decrease in green areas for living spaces, transport routes and car parks. In addition, the rate of urbanisation and related environmental problems are one of the biggest threats to the sustainability of open green spaces. Accurate identification of problems, such as air, water, and soil pollution is critical to addressing current environmental problems and preventing future problems. Air pollution poses a significant threat to the global community and has sequential impacts on health systems, ecosystems and economies in both developed and developing countries. Cities are home to 50 per cent of the world's population and are expected to reach 70 per cent by 2050. The rapid urbanisation process leads to the transformation of natural and semi-natural landscapes into impervious surfaces and increased heat absorption rates. This study focuses on Jumeirah Island in Dubai. This artificial island is home to many businesses that support social life. Each café in these areas is located with public green areas in front of it and its own open spaces. In the study, 40 measurement points were established in two contrasting environmental conditions and air quality measurements were made manually. The stations are divided into blue and red stations and have contrasting characteristics. While the red measurement points have more green areas, water elements, qualified landscape texture, the blue measurement points have these characters to a lesser extent. Thanks to this comparison, the effect of vegetation texture and pocket parks on air quality in the study area was analysed. As a result of the analyses, the air quality in both areas was found to be good and acceptable, while the results at the red measurement points were found to be of better quality than the blue measurement stations. As a result of the study, the effect of water elements, qualified landscape design and vegetative texture on air quality has been proved with numerical data.
Sustainable development as a factor in increasing the competitiveness of hotels
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow., Manteuffel E. A.
Published: November 2024

The concept of sustainable development is actively implemented in the largest companies. The
hotel sector is no exception. The article examines the experience of hotels and the implementation of the
concept of sustainable development.
Domestic and foreign experience of applying ESG in the hotel business
Authors:   Higher School of Management, Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Bagirova A. R. , Rodionov A. A. ,   Higher School of Management, Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow
Published: November 2024

The article examines Russian and foreign experience in applying ESG strategy in the hotel
business, its competitive advantages and development features. Examples from around the world are
presented.
Tourist flow in the Samara region and development of the hotel industry
Authors:   Higher School of Management, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Kantemirova Yu. M.
Published: November 2024

Gaining competitive advantages is achieved through successful strategic actions of the company,
protecting it from the influence of competitors and helping to take a higher position in the market. In the
tourism and hotel business, there are certain nuances in the formation of competitive advantages. The
article examines the specifics of the tourist flow in the Samara region and the development of the hotel
industry.
Intervenções musicoterapêuticas na saúde global de puérperas: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Martins Maithe Miranda Corrêa , Simões Michele Barros de Souza , Carvalho Luciane Bizari Coin de
Published: November 2024

Objetivo Elaborar uma revisão integrativa de pesquisas sobre intervenções musicoterapêuticas em puérperas. Identificar os procedimentos aplicados e quais as lacunas apontadas neste tema. Método. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados Pubmed e Lilacs. Foram utilizadas as palavras-chave (postpartum) AND (music therapy); (postpartum) AND (overload); (período pós-parto) AND (musicoterapia); (musicoterapia obstétrica). Foram incluídos artigos em português, espanhol e inglês publicados a partir de 2019 cujas pesquisas fossem empíricas. Resultados. Nove artigos foram selecionados para a revisão. Dentre eles, a maioria contou com musicoterapeutas na aplicação das intervenções. Os objetivos giraram em torno, principalmente, da diminuição de sintomas de ansiedade, depressão e estresse e do fortalecimento do vínculo mãe-bebê. Foi observada a necessidade de amostras maiores e de ampliar a coleta de informações antes, durante e após os procedimentos. Conclusões. Foram observados impactos positivos para o núcleo familiar – mãe, pai e bebê. Aponta-se o uso da musicoterapia no puerpério como suporte para a saúde mental. Sendo possível fortalecer os benefícios no puerpério quando a intervenção tem início ainda na gestação.
Utah Mining - 2023 Metals, Industrial Minerals, Uranium, Coal, and Unconventional Fuels
Authors: Rupke Andrew , Mills Stephanie E. , Vanden Berg Michael D. , Boden Taylor
Published: November 2024

2023 Utah Mining Industry Summary The estimated combined value of Utah’s extractive resource production in 2023 totaled approximately $10.1 billion, including production of metals and industrial minerals ($4.0 billion), natural gas and natural gas liquids ($2.1 billion), crude oil ($3.8 billion), and coal ($314 million) (Figure 1). Utah’s diverse mining industry (metals, industrial minerals, and coal) accounted for $4.3 billion (42%) of total extractive resource production, a significant decrease of $531 million from the 2022 revised value (nominal dollars) and lower than peak values reached in 2011 ($5.3 billion, nominal dollars). Mining activities in Utah currently produce base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals, and coal (Figure 2). Base metal production contributed $1.9 billion and included copper, beryllium, molybdenum, and iron (Figure 3). Notably, copper alone accounted for 65% ($1.4 billion) of Utah’s metal production value. Precious metals produced in Utah include gold and silver, and 2023 production was valued at $250 million (Figure 3). Precious metal production value decreased 19% from 2022 to 2023, primarily due to less gold production, and base metal value decreased 16%, primarily due to less copper production. Industrial minerals produced in Utah include sand and gravel, crushed stone, salt, potash, cement, lime, phosphate, lithium, uintaite (Gilsonite®), clay, gypsum, and other commodities (Figure 2). The estimated value of industrial mineral production in 2023 was $1.9 billion (Figure 3), a 4.2% increase over the revised 2022 estimate. The most valuable industrial mineral group in 2023, estimated at $570 million, was construction material commodity group which includes sand and gravel, crushed stone, and dimension stone. The value of Utah coal production decreased 39% in 2023 to $314 million; production was much lower in 2023, and the average price also decreased (Figure 3). Notably, Utah is the only state to produce beryllium concentrate, potassium sulfate, and uintaite (Gilsonite®); of these commodities, beryllium, was included in the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) 2022 list of critical minerals (U.S. Geological Survey, 2022). Lithium, also considered a critical mineral, has been produced in Utah since 2020, making Utah one of only two lithium-producing states. Throughout this report, production is designated in US short tons (t) or million short tons (Mt) unless otherwise indicated.
FEASIBILITY OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOR STIMULATION OF TODDLER DEVELOPMENT WITH SNAKE AND LADDER GAMES
Authors: Hapsari Wanodya , Yuliani Diki Retno , Zuhriyatun Fitria
Published: November 2024

This research was carried out to stimulate the development of toddlers with educational media for snake and ladder games. This is necessary because if a child does not develop properly, it will experience delays in emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual and moral development. Research that has been carried out previously using various media. Unfortunately, the media is mostly carried out individually and even though some are in groups, it is only one direction. Therefore, this study seeks to stimulate the development of toddlers with educational media of snake and ladder games in an effort to increase knowledge about stimulation of toddler development because it has advantages, applied in groups so that it is more interactive. The goal is to determine the feasibility of stimulating the development of toddlers with educational media for snake and ladder games. The method used is Research and Development, which refers to the Instructional Design research and development model with the ADDIE approach. Validation of material experts is carried out by pediatricians, lecturers and midwives of the Health Center. Product implementation to users, namely parents of toddlers. Conclusion for educational media to stimulate toddler development with snake and ladder games is declared feasible to use, an alternative educational media with a percentage of 92%.
Возможности использования интраокулярной коррекции со сложной оптикой у пациентов с эпимакулярным фиброзом
Authors: Д.М. Губжокова , А.А. Плюхова , Н.Ю. Юсеф , Д.В. Петрачков
Published: November 2024

Эпимакулярный фиброз является распространенной патологией сетчатки и приводит к снижению максимальной корригированной остроты зрения и потере контрастной чувствительности. Существует множество классификаций данного заболевания, но наибольшее распространение получила классификация Гасса. Жалобы пациентов зависят от типа и стадии процесса. Обычно отмечают метаморфопсии, микропсии или макропсии, фотопсии, снижение остроты зрения, диплопию и потерю центрального зрения. Хирургическое лечение эпимакулярного фиброза включает в себя витрэктомию, удаление эпиретинальной мембраны и устранение натяжения сетчатки. Иногда витрэктомия сочетается с одномоментным удалением катаракты – факоэмульсификацией, включающей имплантацию интраокулярной линзы (факовитрэктомия). В описании к использованию мультифокальной интраокулярной линзы заболевания сетчатки являются противопоказанием для установки данных линз. Но поскольку средняя продолжительность жизни увеличивается и многие пациенты продолжают свою трудовую деятельность, ведут активный образ жизни, а прогрессирование одной из самых частых макулярных патологий – эпимакулярного фиброза встречается все чаще, возможность применения нового типа интраокулярной линзы с углубленным фокусом – EDOF является, несомненно, актуальной.

Epimacular fibrosis is a common pathology of the retina and leads to a decrease in MCOZ and loss of contrast sensitivity. There are many classifications of this disease, but the most widespread classification is Gass. Patient complaints depend on the type and stage of the process. Patients usually report metamorphopsies, micropsies or macropsies, photopsies, decreased visual acuity, diplopia and loss of central vision. Surgical treatment of epimacular fibrosis includes vitrectomy, removal of the epiretinal membrane and removal of retinal tension. Sometimes vitrectomy is combined with simultaneous cataract removal- phacoemulsification, including implantation of an intraocular lens (phacovitrectomy). In the description of the use of multifocal IOL, retinal diseases are a contraindication for the installation of these lenses. But, since the average life expectancy is increasing and many of the patients continue their work, lead an active lifestyle, and the progression of one of the most common macular pathologies – epimacular fibrosis is becoming more common, the possibility of using a new type of IOL with an in-depth focus – EDOF is undoubtedly relevant.
ВЛИЯНИЕ РЯДА ПРОИЗВОДНЫХ 1,4-ДИКАРБОНОВЫХ КИСЛОТ НА ВРЕМЯ СВЕРТЫВАНИЯ КРОВИ
Authors: Н.В. Колотова , А.В. Старкова
Published: November 2024

Исследовано влияние шести монозамещенных амидов и восьми ацилгидразидов янтарной, малеиновой, цитраконовой и фталевой кислот на гемостаз на коагулометре АПГ4-02-П. Опыты проводили на цитратной (3,8%) крови (9:1) кроликов. Для определения активности в кювету помещали 50 мкл крови и добавляли 50 мкл 0,2% раствора исследуемого соединения. В контроле вместо вещества добавляли 50 мкл изотонического раствора хлорида натрия. В качестве препарата сравнения использовали 50 мкл гепарина в концентрации 1 ЕД/мл крови или 50 мкл раствора препарата «Этамзилат» в концентрации 0,2%. Степень влияния соединений на гемостаз определяли по изменению времени свертывания цитратной крови в контроле и опыте. Из 14 исследованных производных 1,4-дикарбоновых кислот 10 соединений оказали влияние на гемостаз. Пять соединений проявили антикоагулянтный эффект. Гемостатическое действие проявили пять соединений. Эффект двух соединений аналогичен действию препарата «Этамзилат».

The effect of six monosubstituted amides and eight acylhydrazides of succinic, maleic, citraconic and phthalic acids on hemostasis on the coagulometer APG4-02-P was studied. The experiments were performed on citrated (3.8%) blood (9:1) rabbits. To determine the activity, 50 μl of blood was placed in the cuvette and 50 μl of a 0.2% solution of the test compound was added. In the control, instead of the substance, 50 μl of isotonic sodium chloride solution was added. As the reference preparation, 50 μl of heparin was used at a concentration of 1 U/ml of blood or 50 μl of a solution of the preparation Etamsilat at a concentration of 0.2%. The degree of influence of the compounds on hemostasis was determined by the change in the clotting time of citrated blood in the control and experiment. Of the fourteen studied derivatives of 1,4-dicarboxylic acids, ten compounds had an effect on hemostasis. Five compounds exhibited anticoagulant effects. Five compounds exhibited a hemostatic effect. The effect of the two compounds is similar to that of Etamsilat.
НЕКОТОРЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОЙ РАЗРАБОТКИ ИНТРАВАГИНАЛЬНОЙ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОЙ ФОРМЫ С ЭКСТРАКТОМ ХМЕЛЯ ОБЫКНОВЕННОГО
Authors: Г.В. Аюпова , Г.М. Латыпова , Ю.Л. Борцова , Е.Д. Батырова , Р.М. Киреева , Р.Г. Баламетова
Published: November 2024

Представлены результаты исследований по разработке технологической схемы производства и изучения антиоксидантной активности интравагинальной лекарственной формы. Исследования методом хемилюминесценции продемонстрировали прямое антиоксидантное действие, снижение процессов образования свободных радикалов в модельных системах.

The paper presents the results of the studies on development of technological scheme of production and study of antioxidant activity of intravaginal drug form. Research by the chemiluminescence method has demonstrated direct antioxidant effect reduction of free radical formation processes of formation of free radicals in model systems.