bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence a Bibliometric Analysis in Latin America
Authors: Denegri -Velarde María Isabel , Solis-Trujillo Beymar Pedro , Ancaya-Martínez María Del Carmen Emilia , Zerga-Morante Carlos Augusto , Espiritu-Martinez Antony Paul , Romero-Carazas Rafael
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in Latin America. Scientific productivity was quantified by analyzing bibliometric data. The 84 Scopus papers used for the study were chosen based on their relevance and keywords in English (ChatGPT, artificial intelligence). In 2023, the highest substantial growth in scientific production was achieved (n=68; 8%), with Brazil standing out as the most important country (n=41 publications, 47.7%). Important sources: Archives of Medical Research and Gaceta Medica de Mexico had three publications, while the most cited author, Kitamura, F.C., had 91 citations and two papers. Most of these papers were scientific articles (44%), of which 24% belonged to the field of social sciences and 21% to computer science. It is concluded that there is an increase in the topics covered, authors, sources and resources in general related to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in Latin America, providing a more complete view of the region's scientific production in terms of its visibility, impact and importance. Therefore, this bibliometric study serves as a basis for future studies, providing evidence-based support that critically examines the research.
High-Impact Scientific Production of Thesis Advisors in the Faculties of Accounting in Peru, 2023
Authors: Chávez-Díaz Jorge , Velazco Jorge De , Villagómez Juan , Yupanqui Carlos , Peláez Arístides , Bonilla Abraham
Published: April 2024

Describe the high impact scientific production of thesis advisors belonging to accounting faculties in Peru at the undergraduate level for the period 2023. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out. The study was carried out on the basis of 1,784 undergraduate theses reviewed from the accounting faculties of the nine Peruvian universities ranked in the Scimago Journal Rank 2023 page. The scientific production of the advisors was searched in the Scopus database, as well as their qualification as Renacyt (National Scientific, Technological and Technological Innovation Regulation applicable to researchers in Peru). Only 25 thesis advisors (3.4%) have high impact scientific production. And 52 thesis advisors (7.1%) present Renacyt qualification. From the combination of the results we have that the accounting faculties in Peru at the undergraduate level, only 2.9% of their thesis advisors have made high impact scientific production and in turn have been qualified as Renacyt teachers. There is evidence of the lack of concern of the accounting faculties of the main universities in Peru with respect to the key people in the training process of the accounting professional. This is the position of the thesis advisor who lacks high impact scientific production and his lack of qualification as a Renacyt Professor.
Service Quality Dynamics: A Study on Indian Hotel Industry
Authors: Pillai Sunil , Kundu Seeboli Ghosh , Kundu Avisek , G P Girish
Published: April 2024

The significance of assessing service quality for business performance has been acknowledged in various service marketing studies due to its direct influence on customer satisfaction and its indirect implications for customer loyalty. Despite the recognition of service quality and its measurement, very few studies have empirically examined the precursors and consequences of service quality after Covid-19 pandemic which has had a colossal structural impact on the world and from Indian context. In this study we gauge the antecedents and consequences of service quality pre and post the Covid-19 pandemic. The present study endeavors to ascertain whether all the dimensions of SERVQUAL carry equal weight in terms of their impact on overall service quality before and after the pandemic. Additionally, the study intends to evaluate whether the ranking of the SERVQUAL dimensions remains consistent before and after the pandemic. The study further empirically determines whether there exists a disparity in the total service quality score between the pre-Covid and post-Covid periods. The empirical findings suggest that all service quality dimensions are not of equal importance and exhibit a significant difference in their impact on the total service quality score during the post-Covid period. Consequently, in the study we conclude that ranking of five dimensions remains consistent in terms of their effect on the total service quality score during pre- and post-Covid periods.
Science Comics to Explore Thomson's Hypothesis about Negatively Charged Particle
Authors: Muliyati Dewi , Shylvia Ita , Purwahida Rahmah , Rahmadini Dini , Krisanjaya K , Mutoharoh M , Sari Ni Larasati Kartika , Aprianti Rika , Ambarwulan Diah
Published: April 2024

This research introduces an innovative educational resource for Physics education, focusing on the captivating story of J. J. Thomson's. Comics, with their visually immersive nature, effectively merge text and visuals to accommodate diverse learning styles. They engage students through narratives and vivid visuals, enhancing the educational experience. Utilizing Thiagarajan’s 4D approach (define, design, develop, disseminate), the study collects historical sources in the definition stage and meticulously plans visual narratives in the design stage. Visual literacy is highlighted, enabling students to critically analyze visual information. In the development stage, comics are refined, expert-evaluated, and tested on users. These comics are then disseminated via the Webtoon platform. The results highlight comics' potential as a valuable teaching tool, captivating students with engaging narratives and rich visuals, making Physics education more enjoyable. Moreover, comics demonstrate their broader relevance in Physics instruction, contributing to the ongoing discourse on innovative and visually engaging teaching methods.
Gaya Bahasa pada Teks Cerita Fantasi Karya Siswa Kelas VII SMPN 3 Lubuk Basung
Authors: Shobrina Shifa Auliyah  , Syahrul Ramadhan
Published: April 2024

. In the digital era, access to information through various media has rapidly expanded. Studies indicate that students often encounter difficulties in writing, particularly in expressing ideas, developing sentences, and using correct spelling. This research, conducted among seventh-grade students at SMPN 3 Lubuk Basung, aims to assess the effectiveness of using information technology in teaching writing, analyze the role of language styles in enhancing students' writing skills, and develop innovative teaching methods integrating technology and various language styles to improve students' writing skills. The study employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. It reveals that the simile style of language is the most dominant, with 15 citations, followed by personification and metaphor with 6 citations each. Repetition and hyperbole styles appear less frequently, with 5 citations each. These findings demonstrate students' understanding of various language styles, with simile being the most commonly used, followed by repetition and hyperbole. The implications underscore the importance of deeper literary education in schools to encourage students to use language styles in their writing, especially in fantasy stories, and to reinforce proper grammar. Hence, further research is necessary for the development of literary education in schools with greater enthusiasm.
A Review On Early Detection Of Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Mamatha B  , Sujatha P Terdal
Published: April 2024

Early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is critical for timely intervention and effective treatment. Deep learning algorithms have demonstrated promise in medical applications, including disease detection. In this study, we propose a deep learning-based system for early CKD detection using the Chronic Kidney Disease dataset from Kaggle. Additionally, we incorporate the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA) for feature selection to enhance the system's performance and interpretability. Our system employs a convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture to analyze clinical and laboratory attributes from the CKD dataset, obtained from Kaggle, consisting of 4,000 instances with 25 attributes. These attributes encompass patient demographics, blood tests, and medical history, providing a comprehensive representation of CKD-related factors. To improve the system's performance, we integrate the GOA for feature selection. The GOA is a nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm that mimics the foraging behavior of grasshoppers. It aims to identify the most relevant attributes associated with CKD from the dataset. By selecting a subset of informative features, we enhance the model's predictive accuracy and reduce overfitting. During the training phase, the CNN learns to automatically extract relevant features and patterns associated with CKD from the selected attributes. Additionally, data preprocessing techniques such as normalization and feature scaling are applied to further improve the model's performance and generalizability. To evaluate the system's performance, we conduct experiments using a separate test dataset comprising 1,000 instances from the CKD dataset. The incorporation of the GOA for feature selection in our deep learning system not only improves its performance but also enhances interpretability. By identifying the most relevant attributes associated with CKD, we focus on key biomarkers and risk factors, enhancing the system's accuracy and providing valuable insights into the disease. Our research showcases the potential of deep learning algorithms, coupled with GOA-based feature selection, for early CKD detection. By leveraging the Kaggle CKD dataset and incorporating the GOA, we contribute to improving the accuracy and applicability of the system in real-world clinical settings. To handle Big data we are proposing to implement this problem on Pyspark one of the Big data computational environments for effective learning. In this platform, we can dynamically scale the infrastructure as per the demand of the data. Ultimately, our work aims to advance the early detection and management of CKD, leading to improved patient outcomes and more effective healthcare interventions.
Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Therapy on Assertiveness and Anger Rumination in Women Victims of Domestic Violence
Authors: Leshani Sara , Anasseri Mehryar , Ghahremani Maryam
Published: April 2024

Objective: Domestic violence, or violence against women within the family, is the most common form of violence. The current study aimed to determine the effectiveness of emotion-focused therapy on assertiveness and anger rumination in women victims of domestic violence. Methods and Materials: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test - post-test design. The population consisted of all women victims of domestic violence in Isfahan city in the year 2023. In this study, 26 women victims of domestic violence were selected using a purposive non-random method and then randomly assigned into an experimental group (13 persons) and a control group (13 persons). The experimental group participated in 9 sessions of emotion-focused therapy and eventually, after attrition, 12 participants successfully completed the treatment. The control group did not receive any intervention. It is worth noting that to equate the number of participants in both the experimental and control groups, members were randomly removed from the control group equivalent to the attrition in the experimental group. In this research, the Gambrill and Richey (1975) Assertiveness Questionnaire and the Spielberger et al. (2001) Anger Rumination Scale were used. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate and univariate covariance analysis statistical models and SPSS.22 software. Findings: The results showed that emotion-focused therapy significantly improved assertiveness (F=26.28, P<0.001) and anger rumination (F=44.93, P<0.001). Conclusion: Based on the findings of the current study, interventions based on this approach can effectively improve assertiveness and anger rumination in women victims of domestic violence.
Effectiveness of Integrated Couples Therapy on Intimacy and Marital Forgiveness among Women Affected by Extramarital Relationships
Authors: Salehi Mohadeseh , Nikoo Abkenar Bita , Yeganeh Sarajari Maryam
Published: April 2024

Objective: One of the most significant factors that can disrupt family health is the breakdown of commitment and exclusivity in emotional and sexual relationships and the creation of extramarital relationships, or marital infidelity. The current study aimed to determine the effectiveness of integrated couples therapy on intimacy and marital forgiveness among women affected by marital infidelity. Methods and Materials: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up design, including a control group. The study population consisted of all women affected by marital infidelity who sought counseling at Tehran counseling centers in 2023. Among them, 30 participants were selected through purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Data were collected using the Marital Intimacy Scale (Thompson & Walker, 1988) and the Marital Forgiveness Questionnaire (Rey et al., 2001). The experimental group received Emotion-Focused Therapy over 9 sessions (once a week for 90 minutes each). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA with SPSS version 22. Findings: Results showed that integrated couples therapy significantly increased forgiveness (F=5.54, P<0.001) and marital intimacy (F=9.37, P<0.001) among women affected by marital infidelity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that integrated couples therapy is effective in enhancing forgiveness and marital intimacy among women affected by marital infidelity and can be used to reduce psychological problems in these women.
Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Distress Tolerance and Life Meaning in Depressed Women
Authors: Amani Firouzabad Khadijeh , Sayari Merkieh Maryam , Daemi Juybari Sharifeh , Hamidi Menesh Kiana , Rouhafza Mahboubeh
Published: April 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on distress tolerance and life meaning in depressed women. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group. The population consisted of depressed women seeking help at counseling clinics in Tehran in the year 2022. From this population, 30 individuals were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned into two groups: an experimental group (15 individuals) and a control group (15 individuals); the instruments used for data collection were the Distress Tolerance and Life Meaning questionnaires. The ACT protocol was administered to the experimental group over 8 sessions, twice a week, each lasting 120 minutes, while no intervention was applied to the control group. Findings: The findings indicated that the average scores of distress tolerance and life meaning in the post-test were significantly improved compared to the pre-test in the experimental group. Conclusion: Therefore, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has an impact on distress tolerance and life meaning in depressed women.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy on Emotional Regulation and Self-Efficacy in Women Seeking Divorce
Authors: Yahyavi Gargari Roghayeh , Farshbaf Maneisefat Farnaz , Etemadnia Mahin
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and reality therapy on emotional regulation and self-efficacy among couples seeking divorce. Methods and Materials: The present research was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design, including a control group. The population consisted of all couples seeking divorce referred by the judiciary to the psychodynamic center of Jolfa city from spring to winter 2021. The sample comprised 60 individuals chosen through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to three groups of 20. Following sampling, two experimental groups received either group mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy in eight 90-minute sessions (weekly) or group reality therapy in eight 90-minute sessions (weekly), while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the Garnefski and Kraaij Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ-P-short) and the Sherer Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (DCI-SF). Data analysis was performed using mixed repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post-hoc tests with SPSS version 24. Findings: The findings indicated that there was a significant difference between the overall means of emotional regulation and self-efficacy in both the mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and reality therapy groups, with mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy having a greater impact on emotional regulation and self-efficacy (P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, both mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and reality therapy are effective in improving emotional regulation and self-efficacy among women seeking divorce. However, it can be said that mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy is preferable to reality therapy.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic and Solution-Focused Therapies on Decision-Making Quality in Married Women
Authors: Ghodrati Isfahani Zohreh , Atashpour Seyed Hamid , Yousefi Zahra
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of transdiagnostic therapy and solution-focused therapy on the decision-making quality in married women in Isfahan. Materials and Methods: The research methodology was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest-follow-up design, and the sample included 48 married women who were purposively selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and then randomly assigned into three groups of 16 (two experimental and one control group). While the control group was on a waiting list and did not receive any training, the transdiagnostic experimental group underwent 10 90-minute sessions according to the integrated transdiagnostic therapy protocol by Barlow et al. (2011), and the solution-focused experimental group underwent 8 90-minute sessions according to the protocol adapted from 'Key Concepts in Solution-Focused Therapy' by De Shazer (1985). All three groups filled out the relevant questionnaire at three stages: pretest, posttest, and follow-up. The measuring instrument used in this study was the Akhbari Decision Making Quality Questionnaire (2015). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (analysis of covariance). Findings: The results showed that both therapeutic groups, compared to the control group, improved decision-making quality; however, transdiagnostic therapy was more effective than solution-focused therapy. Conclusion: Thus, both therapies can be used to enhance decision-making quality in married women.
RTC BASED IMPLEMENTATION OF RFID AND OTP BASED EXAM PAPER LEAKAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM
Authors: Bhai G Vijaya , Swetha K
Published: April 2024

In this article, the test is the main focus of the educational system. The test's main objective is to find suitable candidates for different positions. There are yearly reports of papers being leaked, leading to the cancellation or postponement of exams. To provide a compact and portable solution, we consequently made the decision to design and install an incredibly safe test paper leakage protection system based on Arduino. In addition, a GSM modem, RFID module, keypad, and electromagnetic lock are used in this system. The university first sends the exam paper to the college in an electronic sealed box called an Electronic Control Box.The Electronic Control Box was created using the Arduino processor, which has an integrated RTC system for device monitoring. If someone tries to open the box before or after the RFID swipe time period, the system alerts the university administration via a GSM SMS (Short Message Service) stating that "some malfunctioning has taken place with the Electronic Control Box". If the passwords don't match, the person with access will get a notification on his phone. A single buzzer sound will indicate that the password entered is wrong. We can therefore conclude that the exam papers have been tampered with.
UTILIZING MACHINE LEARNING AND IMAGE PROCESSING TO DETECT SIGNS OF STRESS IN INDIVIDUALS
Authors: KONNI SRIKANTH REDDY , ZIAUDDIN KHAJA
Published: April 2024

This study's main objective is to identify stress in the human body using vivid machine learning and image processing techniques. Our system is an improved version of earlier stress detection systems that lacked personal counseling or live detection. Instead, it detects employees' levels of both physical and mental stress and offers appropriate stress management strategies through a survey form. Additionally, our system includes periodic analysis of employees and live detection. To make the most of employees during working hours, our approach is mainly concerned with stress management and fostering a positive, flexible work environment.
Multi-Home Energy Coordination Scheduling Based on Adaptive Dynamic Programming
Authors: Xiong Kang , Wei Qinglai
Published: April 2024

Implementing cooperative scheduling of multi-home microgrid energy and reducing the dependence on the main grid has become the focus of microgrid energy management research. This paper proposes a new multi-agent adaptive dynamic programming (MAADP) method for the cooperative control of distributed home energy. Each home is defined as a learning agent that needs to reasonably schedule the energy storage system to meet the respective load demand while accomplishing cooperative scheduling among the individual homes. In addition, an energy clearing center (ECC) is introduced to complete the energy exchange between each microgrid to protect the benefits of all parties. The proposed method adopts the learning strategy of ”centralized learning and decentralized execution”to avoid the leakage of private information. The experimental comparison with the benchmark method verifies that the method can realize the cooperative scheduling of each home and reduce the dependence on the main grid.
التعاطي مع مسألة الشرّ في فكر العلَّامة الحلّيّ
Authors: Ali Reza Bahrami
Published: April 2024

ينبغي تصنيف العلامة الحلي في ضمن المنظومة الفكرية الكلامية- الفلسفية للشيعة التي جرى تحليل مسألة الشرّ وفقًا لها، فاتّسقت آراؤه الفلسفية والكلامية في مصنّفاته المختلفة في ضمن مجالين هما: تعريف الشرور وعللها. ومع أنّ طرحه للعناوين وتقسيماته للبحوث المرتبطة بهذا الموضوع كان ذا طابع كلامي صرف، لم تخلُ النتاجات الفلسفية وشروحها من انعكاس للآراء الفلسفية والمعتزلية. أما النتائج المتحصلة فكانت مستندة إلى الآيات والروايات فضلًا عن الرؤية الفلسفية والمعتزلية. هذا المقال تناول الصيغ والأشكال المختلفة لبحث مسألة الشرّ في مؤلفات العلامة، وعمد إلى تسليط الضوء على رؤيته حولها، وترك للقارئ الحكم علی الإشكاليات والنتائج التي تمّ التوصل إليها.
فقه الخلاف عند العلَّامة الحلي (صوم المسافر أنموذجًا)
Authors: Sayyid Qaisar Al-Shar
Published: April 2024

كتب العلَّامةُ الحليُّ + في مختلف الفنون والعلوم كالعقائد والحديث والدراية والقواعد الفقهية والمنطق والفلسفة، وتصدى لتدوين ودراسة الفقه المقارن، ومن أهم مؤلفاته في هذا الباب كتابه (تذكرة الفقهاء) الذي ذكر فيه جميع مذاهب المسلمين وأقوالهم وأدلتها وترجيح ما يعتقد صحته بعد إبطال حجج من خالفه.لذا أردت إبراز هذه النكات العلمية التي أثارها هذا العلم من أعلام المذهب، وقدَّمتُ أُنموذجًا من مسائل هذا الكتاب، وهو (صوم المسافر).وقد أشرتُ الى منهجه في تقييم الروايات، ودوره في ولادة (مدرسة السند) في الفكر الإماميّ، ولذا كانت ولادة التقسيم الرباعي للحديث في كتابه (منتهى المطلب في تحقيق المذهب)، واستعرضَ أدلةَ المذاهبِ الأُخرى، وحاول تقييمها وبيان الغث والسمين منها، ثم أشرت إلى محاولة الجمع التي قام بها بين الروايات ثم ذكر المناقشات والتوجيهات للطائفة الثانية من الروايات لكونها مخالفة لظاهر الآية الواردة في خصوص المورد ولقاعدة ضرورة عرض‏ الروايات‏ على الكتاب والسُّنَّة، وطَرح ما خالفَ الكتابَ منها.
O Uso de Materiais do Dia-adia e na Aula de Matemática: Prática Letiva de um Professor do 3. º Ciclo do Ensino Básico em Timor-Leste
Authors: Lopes Venâncio
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta o resultado de uma investigação centrada na prática letiva dos professores de Matemática do 3.º ciclo do Ensino Básico de Timor-Leste no contexto do uso dos materiais do dia-a-dia na sala de aula. Metodologicamente, optou-se por um estudo de natureza qualitativa essencialmente interpretativa e descritiva. Este estudo apresenta uma participante de um professor de Matemática que ativamente lecionam no ano letivo de 2023. Os instrumentos que foram utilizados na recolha de dados dizem respeito à entrevista e a observação direta na sala aula. e, ao longo de atividade de entrevista e da observação direita na sala de aula realizada e ao analisar os referidos dados, resultado mostrou-se de que os materiais do dia-a-dia como: palitos, batatas, batata doce, abóbora, sementes de milho, feijão, papaia, melancia, cestaria, sandálias estragadas, tampa de água e faca, são relevantes às necessidades dos conteúdos planeados e são adequados para serem utilizados nas atividades letivas. Portanto, cabe ao professor neste contexto, como mediador e transformador da ciência de Matemática, saber qual o material mais adequado a ser selecionado e construído, para que os alunos possam ter a oportunidade de aprender de forma mais efetiva e dinâmica na atividade do ensino e aprendizagem na sala de aula.
Biblical & Christological Foundations for Voluntary Kenosis
Authors: Jersak Brad
Published: April 2024

Paul’s use of the word kenosis in Philippians 2:7 (“he emptied himself”) launched a long and winding quest to understand its meaning in biblical context, its implications for Christology, and its application for personal and public ethics. That journey has been fraught and, at times, badly sidetracked, most notably around the question of diminishment: what Christ surrendered and what we are asked to surrender. This study will briefly exegete the biblical text, then retrace some key questions and themes in kenotic theology. Ultimately, this overview will lead us to three main convictions: (1) what is “poured out” in kenosis is Christ himself, both and indivisibly as the eternal Logos and in the humanity of Jesus of Nazareth; (2) kenosis is an attribute of self-giving love and cruciform surrender in both divine and human nature, not the surrender of divine attributes or diminishment of the divine nature; and (3) central and essential to kenosis is its voluntary and consensual nature as gift or self-donation, without diminishment, even when undergoing affliction—both for God-in-Christ and in those who follow his footsteps. The essay will conclude with a nuanced demonstration of voluntary consent from the works of Sergius Bulgakov and Simone Weil.
A Gospel of Exclusion? Implications of Employing Nehemiah as Exemplar in American Political Rhetoric
Authors: Huffman Michael
Published: April 2024

Nehemiah and his wall appeared at key junctures in American political rhetoric over the past several years, most notably by Rev. Franklin Graham and Rev. Robert Jeffress in 2016 during Donald Trump’s first campaign for the presidency. Nehemiah was presented as an exemplar for faithful Christian political involvement. This article challenges this use of Nehemiah as such by critically examining his political aims vis a vis those to which Christians are called in the New Testament. It uses Ezra and Nehemiah’s absolute prohibition of exogamous marriage as a window into their overall political posture toward the residents of the land of Israel at the time of their return from exile. Despite their claims, Ezra and Nehemiah did not have a basis in their scriptural tradition for this prohibition. Their willingness to go beyond the stipulations present in Israel’s sacred texts reveals a special concern, made urgent by the exile, for maintaining the ethnic separateness of its surviving remnant. This goal, though understandable given the circumstances of the exile, nevertheless disagrees starkly with authentically Christian discipleship as it is taught in the New Testament. Both Ezra-Nehemiah and the New Testament appropriate Israel’s sacred texts in creative ways. However, while the New Testament interprets Israel’s story as climaxing in the inclusion of the gentiles among God’s elect people, Ezra-Nehemiah narrows the perimeters of Israel’s social possibilities even beyond what was stipulated even in the Torah.
Measuring the localness of household expenditure in a post-socialist rural periphery
Authors: Hruška Vladan , Pittlová Kateřina , Smutná Zdeňka
Published: April 2024

In recent years, rural development planning has increasingly focused on the commodification of local resources or the ‘localisation of rural economies’. However, there is a lack of research on how local economies work and what is the extent of local expenditure. In our analysis of more than 1,600 receipts collected in one month by 38 research participants from a Czech rural locality of Nejdek, we measure the rate of localness of their expenditures. The results show that only one quarter of expenditure was made in this locality and only 10% in the examined villages. In the case of food, more than half of the expenditure in this category was made in the locality, but more than 80% of it in local supermarkets operated by transnational retailers. Such patterns are given by the specifics of socialist agriculture and post-socialist economic restructuring and significantly reduce the potential for the economic localisation endeavour.
Biological and economic significance of beekeeping
Authors: Santrač Violeta
Published: April 2024

Having in mind the understanding of the functioning of bee communities, the role and importance of bees for maintaining natural balance, but also the economic valorization of beekeeping, the author chose a review of more or less all key features that characterize this animal species to the extent that should fit into a monograph. Without pretensions to go into details and make the text burdened with numerous professional elaborations and data, the decision went in the direction of a pragmatic description of real issues related to the essence of the topic. Elements related to the sustainability of the honey bee are considered through the analysis of previous and current experiences, as well as insight into the necessary activities that will enable more successful survival of the honey bee, one of the most important “farmed” animal species most directly involved in pollination service, biodiversity and food productionand some other useful byproducts for human use. The text presents basic biological informations about the species and gives a basic connection with the ecological system. The most significant diseases and pests in our, wider areas that endanger the health of bees and affect the reduction of the number of bee communities are highlighted. The part that would refer to the details of the procedures of diagnosis, treatment and prevention was omitted because it would require highly professional terminology and details that are dealt with by experts in that field. A brief overview of the situation in beekeeping in Republika Srpska is unofficial and modest because there is almost no official data, which is a big problem, not only in this area. The need to inform the public about the projections for beekeeping in the Republic of Srpska, and to direct recommendations to strategically designed and created development, in continuity and with clear campaigns, is the goal of the chapter on beekeeping.
Formulation and effectivity of consortia of potential plant growth promoting endophytic bacteria from chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: Kumar Pradeep , Rathee Jitender , Rani Simran , Suneja Pooja
Published: April 2024

A variety of bacterial genera coexists in natural environments and engages in mutualistic relationships that aid in their development and survival. The objective of this study was to prepare effective microbial consortia comprising potential endophytic bacteria that promote the growth of multiple plant species. These bacteria were isolated from the nodules and roots of Cicer arietinum. Five isolates, namely, CPJN13, CPSN8, CPHN4, CPHN2, and CPReR11, were selected to form the consortia. Compatibility tests were conducted to ensure the suitability of all isolates for consortia formation. Growth profile analyses indicated that the isolates exhibited rapid growth and were compatible. The consortia produced substantial amounts of indole-3-acetic acid, siderophores, and solubilized inorganic phosphate. In the pot experiment, there was significant enhancement in various plant growth parameters, including shoot and root length, as well as fresh and dry weight upon coinoculation of these cultures.
Fluid dynamics simulation on water lubricating performance of micro-/nano-textured surfaces considering roughness structures
Authors: Gu Jing-Xuan , Zheng Ting , Guo Ming-Shuai , Xia Dong-Sheng , Zhang Hui-Chen ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Published: April 2024

With the development of surface precision machining technology and extensive studies on lubrication and friction reduction, the use of surface texture to reduce friction has attracted widespread attention, but few studies have considered the influence of surface roughness on lubrication characteristics. By employing the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation method, the lubrication models with rectangular textures and the introduction of rough asperity structures at the same time are established. The effects of the corresponding structure parameters on the lubrication performance of textured and roughed surfaces are studied under water lubrication conditions. Our results suggest that the adjustment of geometric parameters on the micro-/nano-structured surfaces can influence the load-bearing capacity of the water lubrication film, thus affecting the hydrodynamic lubrication performance on the surface. In addition, the generation of vortex in the micro-textures can bring changes in vorticity, which causes energy dissipation and affects frictional forces. In the lubrication model with rectangular textures, optimal hydrodynamic lubrication performance is obtained under the appropriate depth ratio H = 0.6. Meanwhile, the corresponding lubrication performance can be enhanced by increasing the width ratio (W) of surface texture. After introducing random asperity structures on the micro-textured surface with a standard deviation δ = 0.5, the bearing capacity is increased by 44%, and the friction coefficient is reduced by 30.9%. Moreover, the introduction of half-sine rough asperity structures can only result in relatively minor differences in the lubrication performance, i.e. the changes of bearing capacity and friction coefficient are less than 10%. However, the introduction of compound hierarchical structure consisting of random asperity structures and half-sine rough asperity structures can result in an increase in the corresponding bearing capacity by 42% and a reduction in the friction coefficient by 31.1%, which implies a significant enhancement in the hydrodynamic lubrication performance.
Coordinated molecular and ecological adaptations underlie a highly successful parasitoid
Authors: Pang Lan , Fang Gangqi , Liu Zhiguo , Dong Zhi , Chen Jiani , Feng Ting , Zhang Qichao , Sheng Yifeng , Lu Yueqi , Wang Ying , Zhang Yixiang , Li Guiyun , Chen Xuexin , Zhan Shuai , Huang Jianhua
Published: April 2024

The success of an organism depends on the molecular and ecological adaptations that promote its beneficial fitness. Parasitoids are valuable biocontrol agents for successfully managing agricultural pests, and they have evolved diversified strategies to adapt to both the physiological condition of hosts and the competition of other parasitoids. Here, we deconstructed the parasitic strategies in a highly successful parasitoid,
Trichopria drosophilae
, which parasitizes a broad range of
Drosophila
hosts, including the globally invasive species
D. suzukii
. We found that
T. drosophilae
had developed specialized venom proteins that arrest host development to obtain more nutrients via secreting tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), as well as a unique type of cell— teratocytes—that digest host tissues for feeding by releasing trypsin proteins. In addition to the molecular adaptations that optimize nutritional uptake, this pupal parasitoid has evolved ecologically adaptive strategies including the conditional tolerance of intraspecific competition to enhance parasitic success in older hosts and the obligate avoidance of interspecific competition with larval parasitoids. Our study not only demystifies how parasitoids weaponize themselves to colonize formidable hosts but also provided empirical evidence of the intricate coordination between the molecular and ecological adaptations that drive evolutionary success.
GAT TransPruning: progressive channel pruning strategy combining graph attention network and transformer
Authors: Lin Yu-Chen , Wang Chia-Hung , Lin Yu-Cheng
Published: April 2024

Recently, large-scale artificial intelligence models with billions of parameters have achieved good results in experiments, but their practical deployment on edge computing platforms is often subject to many constraints because of their resource requirements. These models require powerful computing platforms with a high memory capacity to store and process the numerous parameters and activations, which makes it challenging to deploy these large-scale models directly. Therefore, model compression techniques are crucial role in making these models more practical and accessible. In this article, a progressive channel pruning strategy combining graph attention network and transformer, namely GAT TransPruning, is proposed, which uses the graph attention networks (GAT) and the attention of transformer mechanism to determine the channel-to-channel relationship in large networks. This approach ensures that the network maintains its critical functional connections and optimizes the trade-off between model size and performance. In this study, VGG-16, VGG-19, ResNet-18, ResNet-34, and ResNet-50 are used as large-scale network models with the CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100 datasets for verification and quantitative analysis of the proposed progressive channel pruning strategy. The experimental results reveal that the accuracy rate only drops by 6.58% when the channel pruning rate is 89% for VGG-19/CIFAR-100. In addition, the lightweight model inference speed is 9.10 times faster than that of the original large model. In comparison with the traditional channel pruning schemes, the proposed progressive channel pruning strategy based on the GAT and Transformer cannot only cut out the insignificant weight channels and effectively reduce the model size, but also ensure that the performance drop rate of its lightweight model is still the smallest even under high pruning ratio.
Melanella martarum sp. nov. (Gastropoda: Eulimidae): the first parasitic deep-sea snail reported for the Salas & Gomez Ridge
Authors: de Souza Leonardo Santos , Asorey Cynthia M. , Sellanes Javier
Published: April 2024

Eulimidae is a highly diverse family of gastropods that are often parasites of echinoderms. They are cosmopolitan and live from the intertidal to great depths. Despite its wide geographic and bathymetric distribution, no species of Eulimidae have been reported for the Salas & Gómez Ridge to date. In this study, we describe Melanella martarum sp. nov., which was collected during the EPIC oceanographic cruise onboard RV Mirai (JAMSTEC, Japan) in 2019. Seven specimens were collected with a modified Agassiz trawl on the summit of seamount “Pearl” (Zhemchuznaya) in the Salas & Gómez Ridge (25.59°S, 89.13°W) at 545 m depth. The morphology of M. martarum sp. nov. was compared with other Melanella species reported for the area, including Chile and Rapa Nui. DNA was extracted and partial sequences of the mitochondrial genes Cytochrome Oxidase 1 (COI) and 16S rDNA, and the nuclear gene Histone 3 (H3) were sequenced. Melanella martarum sp. nov. has morphological characteristics that separate it from other species of Melanella, such as the thickness and color of the shell, and the shape of the protoconch. In addition, M. martarum sp. nov. was genetically differentiated from other Melanella spp. sequences (uncorrected p distances from 18,1–8.6% in mitochondrial COI and 16S rDNA to 3% in nuclear H3 sequences). Although there is not much molecular data available for Eulimidae, the phylogenetic analysis confirms the results obtained by morphology, placing the species found on the Salas & Gómez Ridge within the genus Melanella. The current study advances the understanding of the poorly known benthic fauna found on seamounts in the easternmost part of the Sala & Gómez ridge, a location distinguished by a high level of endemism.
Prognosis value of galectin-3 in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: a meta-analysis
Authors: Xiong Yan , Zhang Qing
Published: April 2024

Background

Accurate prediction and assessment of myocardial fibrosis (MF) and adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) are crucial in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Several studies indicate that galectin-3 (gal-3) as a promising prognostic predictor in patients with DCM.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for relevant studies up to August 2023. The hazard ratios (HRs) of gal-3 for MACEs in DCM patients, and for MACEs in LGE(+) versus LGE(-) groups, were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA SE 14.0 software.

Results

Seven studies, encompassing 945 patients, met the eligibility criteria. In DCM patients, abnormally elevated gal-3 levels were indicative of an increased MACEs risk (HR = 1.10, 95% CI [1.00–1.21], I2 = 65.7%, p = 0.008). Compared with the LGE(-) group, the level of gal-3 in LGE(+) group was higher (HR = 1.12, 95% CI [1.05–1.19], I2 = 31.4%, p = 0.233), and the combination of gal-3 and LGE significantly improved the prediction of MACEs. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of all results.

Conclusions

This study’s findings suggest that elevated gal-3 levels significantly correlate with increased MACE risk in DCM, highlighting its potential as a biomarker. However, significant heterogeneity among studies necessitates further research to ascertain gal-3’s predictive and diagnostic value in DCM prognosis, particularly in conjunction with LGE.

PROSPERO ID

CRD42023471199.
The effects of COVID-19 on agriculture supply chain, food security, and environment: a review
Authors: Mahmood Haider , Furqan Maham , Meraj Gowhar , Shahid Hassan Muhammad
Published: April 2024

COVID-19 has a deep impact on the economic, environmental, and social life of the global population. Particularly, it disturbed the entire agriculture supply chain due to a shortage of labor, travel restrictions, and changes in demand during lockdowns. Consequently, the world population faced food insecurity due to a reduction in food production and booming food prices. Low-income households face food security challenges because of limited income generation during the pandemic. Thus, there is a need to understand comprehensive strategies to meet the complex challenges faced by the food industry and marginalized people in developing countries. This research is intended to review the agricultural supply chain, global food security, and environmental dynamics of COVID-19 by exploring the most significant literature in this domain. Due to lockdowns and reduced industrial production, positive environmental effects are achieved through improved air and water quality and reduced noise pollution globally. However, negative environmental effects emerged due to increasing medical waste, packaging waste, and plastic pollution due to disruptions in recycling operations. There is extensive literature on the effects of COVID-19 on the environment and food security. This study is an effort to review the existing literature to understand the net effects of the pandemic on the environment and food security. The literature suggested adopting innovative policies and strategies to protect the global food supply chain and achieve economic recovery with environmental sustainability. For instance, food productivity should be increased by using modern agriculture technologies to ensure food security. The government should provide food to vulnerable populations during the pandemic. Trade restrictions should be removed for food trade to improve international collaboration for food security. On the environmental side, the government should increase recycling plants during the pandemic to control waste and plastic pollution.
Diseñando a partir de un enfoque resiliente a los desastres naturales relacionados con el agua en el estuario del Río Támesis, a través de costas adaptables y flexibles.
Authors: González Galleguillos Dicson Sebastián
Published: April 2024

Las ciudades costeras enfrentan desafíos cada vez mayores debido al cambio climático, que incluye el aumento del nivel del mar, la mayor frecuencia de huracanes y lluvias torrenciales, así como presiones de migración mundial que conducen a un aumento en la densidad poblacional. Estos factores han aumentado la vulnerabilidad de las comunidades que residen en áreas bajas de las ciudades a los desastres naturales, especialmente las inundaciones.Este proyecto de investigación busca desarrollar costas más adaptables y flexibles a estos desafíos, transformando el concepto de 'resiliencia' en una herramienta aplicable en el diseño urbano. A través de una revisión de literatura, se elaboró un marco analítico aplicado a estudios de casos que permitieron reconocer un conjunto de herramientas o principios que definen la noción de resiliencia. Estas herramientas fueron probadas en un sitio de exploración (Thamesmead de Londres) para desarrollar una propuesta de diseño resiliente a través de cinco intervenciones clave. Los hallazgos de esta investigación proporcionan una perspectiva sobre la aplicabilidad del concepto de 'resiliencia' en el diseño urbano, destacando la importancia de desarrollar estrategias adaptables y flexibles para abordar los desafíos futuros.
Omental Infarction: A Forgotten Entity
Authors: Athavale Virendra , Parekh Rushabh , Kelshikar Saili
Published: April 2024

Omental infarction is a cause of acute abdominal pain. It is a challenging diagnosis to make due to its infrequent occurrence, low awareness, and non specific presentation. It is generally recommended to manage it conservatively because of its self-limited nature. However, some physicians opt for surgical management due to the potential risk of abscess formation with conservative treatment. Omental infarction commonly occurs following torsion. The anatomical features of the omental sheet, such as its increased length, freely mobile lateral edge, and a weak blood supply, make it more susceptible to twisting along its long axis, leading to congestion. If the twist is severe enough or if there is prolonged obstruction to venous flow, arterial inflow may be compromised, resulting in infarction and potential complications like necrosis. Here, the authors present a case of a 64-year-old diabetic male who presented to the Emergency Department with acute right upper quadrant pain. He was diagnosed with omental infarction through Computed Tomography (CT) of the abdomen. The authors attempted conservative management, but his pain persisted despite analgesics. Subsequently, the authors opted for surgical intervention and performed an omentectomy. In cases of acute abdominal pain, conditions like omental infarction are often overlooked and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.