bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of Rheological-Mechanical Properties and Vibration Mechanics Bandgap of Row Pile Foundation
Authors: Chen Qiunan , Li Zhixin , Huang Xiaocheng , Zhang Chen
Published: July 2023

To analyze the rheological and mechanical properties as well as the vibration-mechanical forbidden zone effect of row pile foundations, this paper employs time-dependent modulus to examine the rheological mechanics of soil. Drawing from viscoelastic theory, we derive the expression of deformation modulus in the frequency domain to analyze the frequency dependence of the shear modulus of rheological soils. We construct a continuous medium dynamics model of the pile-soil periodic structure, taking into account soil rheology, and derive the dispersion equation of shear waves in the periodic structure using the multiple scattering method. The band gap characteristics and parameters that influence the law of shear waves in rheological soil-row pile foundations are studied through the analysis of arithmetic cases. The results show that under the loading condition, the zero-frequency shear modulus of soil is larger than the initial modulus value, and the real part of the shear modulus decreases monotonically with the increase of frequency and finally converges to the initial modulus value; under the unloading condition, the zero-frequency shear modulus of soil is smaller than the initial modulus value, and the real part of the shear modulus increases monotonically with the increase of frequency and finally converges to the initial modulus value; the larger the relaxation time of soil, the faster the convergence rate; the imaginary part of the shear modulus of soil The imaginary part of the soil shear modulus is positive under loading condition and negative under unloading condition, the value of the imaginary part increases and then decreases with increasing frequency and finally converges to 0. The imaginary part reaches the peak at the critical frequency, the larger the relaxation time the smaller the critical frequency, and the peak of the imaginary part is independent of the relaxation time. This study analyzed the dispersion curve of shear waves in a pile-soil periodic structure and found that increasing low-frequency shear wave velocity in rheological soil pile foundation shifts the band gap position to a higher frequency band, resulting in a smaller band gap width than in linear elastic soil. The relaxation time of soil affects the frequency position and width of the band gap, with larger relaxation times resulting in higher frequency positions and smaller widths. Additionally, soil rheology widens the forbidden vibration band gap of the pile periodic structure when the filling rate of the pile foundation is larger.
Application of GA-BP in Displacement Force Inverse Analysis and Mechanical Parameter Inversion of Deep Foundation Pits
Authors: Yunhong Guo , Shihao Zhang
Published: July 2023

Aiming at the defects of various existing displacement inverse analysis methods, using the nonlinear mapping ability of neural network and the global random search ability of genetic algorithm, this paper proposes a displacement inverse analysis method based on optimized Genetic Algorithm- Back Propagation (GA-BP) for deep foundation pit support. The method changes the method that BP algorithm relies on the guidance of gradient information to adjust the network weights, but uses the characteristics of global search of genetic algorithm to find the most suitable network connection rights and network structure, etc. to achieve the purpose of optimization. Firstly, the deformation mechanism of deep foundation pit is analyzed, its failure mode is summarized, and the calculation method of lateral rock and soil pressure is sorted out according to the code. The theory and characteristics of BP neural network and genetic algorithm are discussed, and the method of using genetic algorithm to optimize BP neural network is proposed to improve the prediction accuracy. In view of the shortcomings of GA-BP neural network prediction model in training sample pretreatment and hidden layer structure design, the optimal normalization interval was determined by correlation coefficient regression analysis, and the analytical expression of the number of neurons in hidden layer was derived by statistical principle, and the value range of the optimal number of neurons in single hidden layer was proposed. Combined with the actual engineering, the mechanical parameters inversion and displacement force inverse analysis are performed using this method, and the results show that the optimized GA-BP has higher prediction accuracy compared with BP neural network and GA-BP, and the deviation of the displacement prediction value at each depth is kept within 0.2 mm, the absolute error interval width is 0.07 mm, and the maximum relative error is 1.35% at 4.0 m depth.
A Hybrid Domain Medical Image Encryption Scheme Using URUK and WAM Chaotic Maps with Wavelet – Fourier Transforms
Authors: Abdul-Kareem Ali Akram , Al-Jawher Waleed Ameen Mahmoud
Published: July 2023

Image encryption is one of the most important techniques to maintain data confidentiality against illegal access and fraudulent usage. In this study, a new medical image encryption technique was developed by combining the discrete wavelet transform, the fast Fourier transform, the Arnold transform, and two multidimensional chaotic systems. The medical image is subjected to a discrete wavelet transform before the magic square shuffles the image sub-bands. Confusion operations are performed on each scrambled subdomain using the Uruk 4D chaotic system. To increase randomness and unpredictability, a second stage of confusion is implemented in the domain of the Fast Fourier transform using the Arnold transform. The final encrypted image is obtained utilizing secret keys derived from the WAM 3D chaotic system. In particular, the initial conditions for chaotic systems are derived from grayscale values, thereby increasing the algorithm’s sensitivity to the input image. The results of the tests and the security analysis indicate that the proposed algorithm is exceptionally reliable and secure.
FedBully: A Cross-Device Federated Approach for Privacy Enabled Cyber Bullying Detection using Sentence Encoders
Authors: Shetty Nisha P. , Muniyal Balachandra , Priyanshu Aman , Das Vedant Rishi
Published: July 2023

Cyberbullying has become one of the most pressing concerns for online platforms, putting individuals at risk and raising severe public concerns. Recent studies have shown a significant correlation between declining mental health and cyberbullying. Automated detection offers a great solution to this problem; however, the sensitivity of client-data becomes a concern during data collection, and as such, access may be restricted. This paper demonstrates FedBully, a federated approach for cyberbullying detection using sentence encoders for feature extraction. This paper introduces concepts of secure aggregation to ensure client privacy in a cross-device learning system. Optimal hyper-parameters were studied through comprehensive experiments, and a computationally and communicationally inexpensive network is proposed. Experiments reveal promising results with up to 93% classification AUC (Area Under the Curve) using only dense networks to fine-tune sentence embeddings on IID datasets and 91% AUC on non-IID datasets, where IID refers to Independent and Identically Distributed data. The analysis also shows that data independence profoundly impacts network performance, with AUC decreasing by a mean of 5.1% between Non-IID and IID. A rich and extensive study has also been performed on client network size and secure aggregation protocols, which prove the robustness and practicality of the proposed model. The novel approach presented offers an efficient and practical solution to training a cross-device cyberbullying detector while ensuring client-privacy.
A Realtime Adaptive Trust Model Based on Artificial Neural Networks for Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Hassan Khaled Mohammed Ali , Madkour Mohamed Ashraf , Nouh Sayed Abd El Hady
Published: July 2023

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are vulnerable to security attacks due to the unbounded nature of the wireless medium, restricted node resources, and cooperative routing. Standard cryptography and authentication mechanisms help protect against external attacks, but a compromised node can easily bypass them. This work aims to protect WSNs against internal attacks, which are mostly launched from compromised nodes to disrupt the network’s operation and/or reduce its performance. The trust and reputation management framework provides a routing cost function for selecting the best secure next hop. Tuning the trust weights is essential to cope with the constant changes in the network environment, such as the sensor nodes’ behaviours and locations. To allow real-time operation, the proposed framework introduces an artificial neural network (ANN) in each sensor node that automatically adjusts the weights of the considered trust metrics according to the WSN state. A large dataset is generated to train and test the ANN using a multitude of simulated cases. A prototype is developed and tested using the J-Sim simulator to show the performance gain resulting from applying the adaptive trust model. The experimental results showed that the adaptive model has robust performance and has achieved an improved packet delivery ratio with reduced power consumption and reduced average packet loss. The results showed that when sensor nodes were static and malicious nodes were present, the average accuracy was 99.6%, while when they were in motion, it was 88.1%.
A Comprehensive Architectural Framework of Moving Target Defenses Against DDoS Attacks
Authors: Amro Belal M. , Salah Saeed , Moreb Mohammed
Published: July 2023

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks are among the top toughest security threats in today’s cyberspace. The multitude, diversity, and variety of both the attacks and their countermeasures have the consequence that no optimal solutions exist. However, many mitigation techniques and strategies have been proposed among which is Moving Target Defense (MTD). MTD strategy keeps changing the system states and attack surface dynamically by continually applying various systems reconfigurations aiming at increasing the uncertainty and complexity for attackers. Current proposals of MTD fall into one of three strategies: shuffling, diversity, and redundancy, based on what to move? how to move? and when to move? Despite the existence of such strategies, a comprehensive Framework for MTD techniques against DDoS attacks that can be used for all types of DDoS attacks has not been proposed yet. In this paper, we propose a novel and comprehensive Framework of MTD techniques considering all stages, mechanisms, data sources, and criteria adopted by the research community, the Framework will apply to all DDoS attacks on different systems. To efficiently use our proposed model, a comprehensive taxonomy of MTD mitigation techniques and strategies is also provided and can be used as a reference guide for the best selection of the model’s parameters.
Clinicians and politicians: the unusual bedfellows?
Authors: Davies Ceri
Published: July 2023

Our Political Editor looks at how the relationship between surgical professionals and government officials has evolved throughout the past 75 years, and how the development of the NHS has led to more collaborative working between the two.
Transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan diet: fractures and continuities in biography and practice
Authors: Godin Laurence
Published: July 2023

This empirical paper explores the transition to a vegetarian or a vegan diet, at the meeting point of individual biographies and their social context. It is based on 13 interviews conducted with 14 participants in the province of Quebec, Canada. It mobilises a conceptual framework that couples a social practice approach (SPT) with the concept of ‘fractures’ as developed by O’Neill and colleagues (2019). The results show that the transition to a vegetarian or a vegan diet involves tastes, ethical concerns and skills that were formed since childhood, and that it also depends on the interaction of elements specific to a social context such as a supportive social environment or the availability of meat replacement products. The participants’ experiences also suggest that transitions can be sparked by life events such as a new friendship, a new relationship or moving out of the parents’ house, all of which have in common a transformation in the social relations and networks central to everyday life. The conclusion discusses the role played by time, social relationships and space in the participants’ accounts and how it can be read through the lens of SPT and ‘fractures’, to understand how individual experience can be tied to change on a larger scale.
State Policy Regulations of Agriculture for Sustainable Development of Rural Tourism
Authors: AIMURZINA Baglan , YERTARGYN Shakhman , NURMAGANBETOVA Aigul , NARYNBAYEVA Aina , ABDRAMANOVA Gulzhan , MIZAMBEKOVA Zhamilya
Published: July 2023

In order to ensure the high efficiency of the functioning of the actors of the rural tourism sector, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive study, taking into account its sustainable development. This research paper underlines that the particular features of state regulation of the domestic agro-industrial complex need the expansion of state support tools through the development of rural tourism, conducting in same time at diversification factors helping its development. The paper explores state policy regulations underling the positive effects of rural tourism upon economy as a whole, factors that influences development of tourism, the integration of agriculture activities with those of tourism which implies constant inter-sectoral interaction; last but not least is analyzed the data on the share of agriculture and rural tourism in the structure of Kazakhstan's GDP, the level of the average monthly nominal wage of one employee by type of economic activity which is unappealing due the fact the structure peasants’ farms could be a mean rural tourism in which economy is enhanced.
How Smart Are You at Traveling? Adoption of Smart Tourism Technology in Influencing Visiting Tourism Destinations
Authors: KUSDIBYO Lusianus , RAFDINAL Wahyu , SUSANTO Eko , SUPRINA Rina , NENDI Ikhsan , ABDUROKHIM Abdurokhim
Published: July 2023

This study analyses smart tourism technology adoption's role in influencing visiting destinations by providing unity to the technology acceptance model (TAM) mechanism and the model theory of planned behaviour (TPB), using 324 samples of tourists from Indonesia. This study uncovers eight dimensions of innovative tourism technology by applying exploratory factor analysis. A variance-based structural equation model is used to evaluate the model and test hypotheses. This study reveals that the integrated TAM and TPB model can better explain smart tourism technology adoption and visiting tourism destinations. The integrated model is suitable for adopting smart tourism technology, which is the basis for tourist behaviour in tourist destinations. From its finding, this study offers a foundation for formulating an implementation strategy for using appropriate smart tourism technology to attract tourists. By originality, this study describes empirical evidence to promote the values of the smart tourism technology dimensions in enhancing tourist intention to use smart tourism technology and visit tourism destinations.
The Effect of the Dollar, Euro, and Sterling Exchange on the Tourism Index in the Turkish Economy
Authors: AHMADOV Fariz , HUSEYNLI Nigar , HUSEYNLI Bahman
Published: July 2023

The exchange rate expresses the value of the national currency in terms of foreign currency. While foreign currency is an important investment tool in the portfolio of all kinds of investors in our modern world, it is also one of the most important elements of international trade. In particular, the impact of exchange rates on the tourism sector cannot be ignored. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between monthly data and BIST tourism index (XTRZM) for the period January 2011 – July 2022 and exchange rates (US Dollar exchange rate, Euro exchange rate and Sterling exchange rate) by using the time series process. Whether there is a relationship between the variables was analyzed by econometric analysis method. In the study, in which the Granger model was applied, it was determined that there was a causal relationship between all four variables. A bidirectional relationship was found only between dollar and sterling exchange rate changes. A unilateral causality relationship was found between all other variables.
The Transformational Role of Entrepreneurial Universities in Fostering Tourism Sector of Kazakhstan: Legal Documentary Analysis
Authors: BAYANBAYEVA Aigerim , MAKHMADINOV Dauletkeldi , MYRZATAYEV Nurmukhamed , NIYETALINA Gaukhar , NARBAYEVA Gulmira , SULEIMENOVA Saule , ALTYNBASSOV Bakhyt
Published: July 2023

This article examines the role of entrepreneurial universities in shaping Kazakhstan's tourism industry by fostering tourism innovation. It focuses on the ways in which these universities contribute to the development of the tourism sector in Kazakhstan, including curriculum enhancement, research projects, industry partnerships, and the promotion of entrepreneurial culture. By using documentary analysis as a research method, this study seeks to examine existing literature, reports, policy documents, and other relevant sources to gather insights on the contributions of entrepreneurial universities in the tourism sector. This article sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities that Kazakhstan faces in the development of its tourism sector. It stresses the role of entrepreneurial universities in addressing these challenges to promote Kazakhstan as a compelling tourism destination. The findings of this study highlight the significance of entrepreneurial universities in promoting innovation, knowledge transfer, and entrepreneurship education within the tourism sector and provide valuable information for policymakers, the academic community and industry professionals in understanding the crucial role of entrepreneurial universities in advancing the tourism sector in Kazakhstan. It concludes that by promoting partnerships between universities, government, and industry stakeholders, Kazakhstan can create an ecosystem that encourages tourism innovation and sustainable development of the tourism sector. By leveraging the resources, knowledge, and networks of entrepreneurial universities, Kazakhstan can develop a dynamic tourism sector that draws tourists from across the world and promotes economic growth.
Strategies for Sustainable Rural Tourism Innovation: Evidence from Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: VU DINH Hoa , NGO ANH Tuan , NGUYEN THI NGOC Anh , NGUYEN THI Chi
Published: July 2023

Rural tourism is an important driving force for developing rural areas that often face many challenges regarding economics, society, and the environment. Innovation in sustainable rural tourism is the basis for enhancing regeneration in tourism, meeting the goals of sustainable development, satisfying the needs of tourists, and enhancing economic, social, and environmental efficiency for rural areas. The research provides an in-depth understanding of sustainable rural tourism innovation. Therefore, it contributes to a better understanding of sustainable rural tourism innovation, which has not been extensively studied by researchers. Furthermore, it provides a typical case study of rural tourism innovation in a central urban area of developing countries, contributing to a better understanding of innovation in rural tourism destinations in developing country urban areas. The research also provides managers and policy-makers with insights that can be considered when building and implementing future rural tourism destination innovation policies.
Tourism Potential and the Assessment of Tourist Destinations as Basis for the Tourism Sustainable Development
Authors: SADYKOV Zhassulan , TAKHTAYEVA Rimma , NUSSUPOVA Larissa , NURMUKHAMEDOVA Sharipa , AKIMOV Zhaxylyk
Published: July 2023

Tourism has the potential to provide economic benefits, create employment opportunities, and promote cultural exchange between people from different regions and countries. The development of tourism in a particular destination depends on its tourism potential and the assessment of tourist destinations to ensure sustainable tourism development.The aim of the study is to assess the tourism potential of Kazakhstan as the basis for the development of sustainable tourism, focusing on the Almaty region, taking into account the development of the mountain cluster. During the research study initiated, we analyzed the statistical data of reports on the development of tourism in the resort areas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and also reviewed valuable scientific papers in the field of sustainable tourism development.
Abordaje multivariado en estudios botánicos y ecológicos
Authors: Perelman Susana B. , Puhl Laura E.
Published: July 2023

Interesting botanical and ecological studies used the multivariate approach to describe underlying patterns in large data sets and to answer questions about the structure of the studied systems at various scales. This work aims to encourage the correct use of the multivariate approach and offers guidelines for the appropriate choice of the analysis techniques according to the objectives of the study and the characteristics of the data. Some appropriate applications of principal components, multidimensional scaling, correspondence analysis, discriminant, and cluster analysis in articles published in scientific journals of these disciplines are showed. We used reduced versions of the data matrices from some of these papers to present the methods of analysis in a simple way. The focus is placed on the correct interpretation of the results and the biological questions that can be answered through multivariate analysis.
Etraflı (Peritekstual) Okuma Yapmanın Okuma Motivasyonuna Etkisi
Authors: ASLAN Osman , YILAR Ömer
Published: July 2023

Etraflı (Peritekstual) okuma, bir kitabı okumaya başlamadan önce kitapta ana metin dışında bulunan tüm yazılı ve görsel unsurların okunup metin ile ilişkilendirilmesidir. Kitaplarda ana metin dışında bulunan diğer tüm unsurlar o kitabın peritekstual unsurlarıdır. Kitaplarda yer alan peritekstual unsurlara örnek olarak kitap/yazar adı, ön söz, teşekkür, resimler, dipnot, tablo örnek olarak verilebilir. Bu araştırma ile etraflı okuma yapmanın ilkokul dördüncü sınıf öğrencilerinin okuma motivasyonlarına etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırman verileri ise rasgele örneklem yöntemi ile seçilen toplam 102 dördüncü sınıf öğrencilerinden elde edilmiştir. Bu öğrencilerin 52’si deney, 50’si ise kontrol grubunda yer almaktadır. Çalışma grubundan araştırma verileri ‘Okuma Motivasyonu Ölçeği’ kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Veriler, deney ve kontrol gruplarına ön test ve son test uygulanarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırma verilerin analizinde ise deney ve kontrol gruplarından elde edilen ön test ve son test verilerine yönelik grup içi ve gruplar arası farklara bakılmıştır. Araştırmada etraflı okuma ile okuma motivasyonu arasında istatistiksel olarak deney grubu öğrencileri lehine anlamlı fark tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda etraflı okuma yapmanın, öğrencilerin okuma motivasyonlarını artırdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Konuşma Becerisi Öz Yeterlilik Algılarının İncelenmesi
Authors: TAN Çetin , ALTUNGUL Oğuzhan , YILDIRIM Eyyüp , AKÜZÜM Leyla
Published: July 2023

Bu araştırma, Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinin konuşma becerisi öz yeterliliklerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma tarama modeli ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini, Doğu Anadolu Bölge’mizdeki bir üniversitenin Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim görmekte olan 1393 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini ise seçkisiz örnekleme yöntemlerinden basit seçkisiz örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 540 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Kişisel Bilgi Formu (KBF) ve Öğretmen Adaylarına Yönelik Konuşma Öz Yeterlilik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler bilgisayar ortamına aktırılmış ve SPSS istatistik paket programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin konuşma öz yeterlilikleri incelenirken parametrik testler olan bağımsız örneklemler için t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, öğrencilerin konuşma becerisi öz yeterliliklerine yönelik toplam algılarının “üst düzeyde” olduğu belirlenmiştir. Cinsiyet değişkeni bakımından kadın öğrencilerin erkek öğrencilere göre konuşma becerisi algılarının daha yüksek olduğu, yaş değişkeni bakımından 19-24 yaş aralığındaki öğrencilerin 25 yaş ve üzerindeki öğrencilere göre konuşma kurallarını uygulama becerisi öz yeterlilik algılarının daha yüksek olduğu, sınıf düzeyi değişkeni bakımından 1. sınıf ve 3. sınıfta öğrenim gören öğrencilerin 2. sınıf ve 4. sınıfta öğrenim gören öğrencilere nazaran etkili konuşma öz yeterliliklerinin daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır.
İbrahim Aşkî nin Gün Doğuşu Dergisindeki Eğitimle İlgili Yazıları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: YİĞİTOĞLU Mustafa , SAĞLAM Ayşe
Published: July 2023

Osmanlı Devleti’nin son yıllarında, devletin felahı ve bekası için birçok alanda ıslahatlar yapılmıştır. Osmanlı aydınları ve devlet adamları, değişen ve dönüşen dünyaya uyum sağlamak, çağın gerisinde kalmamak amacıyla idari, siyasi, askerî vb. muhtelif alanlarda yeni teşebbüslerde bulunmuştur. Tanzimat Dönemi’yle birlikte eğitim sistemindeki aksaklıklar da görülmüş ve temel eğitime verilen önem artırılmıştır. Doğrudan eğitim alanında uzmanlaşmış kişilerin yanı sıra birçok yazar, bu konuya eğilmiş ve çeşitli eserler neşretmiştir. Şair, mühendis, mütercim gibi vasıflara sahip olan İbrahim Aşkî Tanık da hem Osmanlı Devleti’nin son yıllarında hem de Cumhuriyet’in ilk dönemlerinde eğitim meselesine duyarsız kalmamış ve bu alanda çeşitli eserler yayımlamıştır. Yazar, bir yandan çocuk edebiyatıyla ilgilenirken diğer yandan çocuk eğitiminin önemine dair teorik eserler kaleme almıştır. Bu çalışmada İbrahim Aşkî’nin hayatı ve eserleri hakkında kısa bilgi verilmiş, yazarın eğitimle ilgili eserlerinden bahsedilmiş ve Gün Doğuşu dergisindeki eğitimle ilgili iki yazısı üzerine bir inceleme yapılmıştır. Ayrıca söz konusu yazılar, Latin harflerine aktarılıp makalenin sonuna eklenmiştir.
CASE REPORT DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS
Authors: Khalil Fariz Auliadi , Nilmarani Risa Ayu , Rohaya Syarifah , Novita Diana
Published: July 2023

Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral ocular allergic disease mediated by hypersensitivity reactions. VKC events occur in boys in the first decade of life and continue until puberty. Early identification and effective treatment are essential because the condition is recurrent and potentially burdensome to the patient's quality of life. This case report examines the diagnosis, management, and therapy options for patients with VKC and highlights the significance of the clinician's involvement in cases with VKC.Case Presentation: We report a case, a boy, 8 years old, came to the eye clinic at Cut Meutia Hospital with pain in both eyes, red eyes, decreased vision, and increased eye discharge. This complaint has been experienced for the past few years, and most appeared when the patient played under the sun or when the patient's allergy came. Examination showed mild conjunctival inflammation, pseudoptosis, and papillae on the limbus.Conclusion: The patient was diagnosed with VKC and received several treatments, including artificial tear and dexamethasone.
Association Between Stunting and Anemia Among Toddlers: Stratified by Characteristic of Family and Immunization Status in Mlonggo District, Jepara Regency
Authors: Nugraheni Arwinda , Muniroh Muflihatul , Nindita Yora , Wahyudi Firdaus , Hariyana Bambang
Published: July 2023

Background: The risk of anemia in stunted toddlers is higher than in normal toddlers. There is limited research on anemia in children under 3 years old in the community and there is a need for supporting research to prove the possibility of controlling stunting and anemia together. Previous studies have shown that family characteristics and immunization status are associated with the stunting and anemia.Objective: This study aims to analyze the association between anemia and stunting in toddlers that are stratified by characteristics of family and Immunization status.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design study and was conducted on September-October 2020 in the Mlonggo District, Jepara Regency. One hundred two respondents were selected by cluster random sampling technique. The questionnaire was applied to collect the data on stunting, anemia, immunization status, age, mother's occupation and education status, SCREEM score, and APGAR score. This study used the Chi-Square statistic test.Results: The anemia status was measured by the Hb meter. The characteristics of stunting status (stunting = 17.7%, no stunting= 82.3%), anemia status (Yes = 63.7%, No = 36.3%). The association between stunting and anemia was stratified by the child age (6-23 months) (PR=1.667; 95%; CI=1.103-2.519; P=0.123), employed mother (PR=1.593; 95%CI=1.265-2.005; P=0.154), incomplete and inappropriate immunization status (PR=1.636; 95%CI= 1.132-2.366; P=0.133) and highly internal family function; (PR=1.512; 95% CI=1.270-1.799; P=0.029).Conclusion: There was an association between stunting and anemia in toddlers from child age of 6-23 months, employed mother, incomplete and inappropriate immunization, and highly family function groups.
Effects of the herbicide glyphosate [n-(phosphonomethyl) glycine] on biodiversity and organisms in the soil
Authors: Badani Hadjer , Djadouni Fatima , Haddad Fatma Zohra
Published: July 2023

Glyphosate is an organophosphate herbicide manufactured by Monsanto, which eliminates annual and perennial weeds by inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) involved in the production of aromatic amino acids in plants and microorganisms. As this herbicide is used extensively, there is a lot of research on its effect on plants, animals and microbes, and human health. Glyphosate contaminates different ecosystems by spray drift, volatilization, and erosion by wind of it adsorbed on soil particles. Soil and aquatic microbiota play a significant role in this process. This molecule is resistant to abiotic degradation. Degradation by microbes is important. The aim of this review is to provide a concise and comprehensive survey of certain relevant aspects related to its effect on the biodiversity in soil. The effect on human health is also discussed.
How land use affects biodiversity: An analysis of the differences in the effects recorded on different continents
Authors: Jiang Yidi , Purvis Andy
Published: July 2023

Biodiversity provides humans with abundant natural resources, but due to human activities, land use has become one of the main factors determining the loss of biodiversity. Previous research has shown that land use has different effects on different species. To illustrate this phenomenon, this study used a wide range of sets of data to determine how land use affects species diversity worldwide, and whether this effect depends on the continent. This study mainly uses linear mixed-effects models (LMM) and generalized linear mixed-effects models (GLMM) to address the questions from two aspects: abundance and species richness. The results show that the responses of both abundance and species richness differ significantly between continents, which in Europe are significantly lower than in countries with primary vegetation. However, due to the sample size for Europe being much larger than that for Asia and Oceania, this result also indicates that the level of sampling could have biased the results.
The analysis of the influence of grazing intensity on the diversity and abundance of plants and spiders (Arachnida: Araneae)
Authors: Berisha Naim , Geci Donard
Published: July 2023

In restoration projects, low stock grazing has become a popular means of management. However, an accurate understanding of the effects of grazing on plants and spiders is often lacking. Although spiders and plants are not closely related evolutionarily or genetically, the relationship between them can be complex and diverse. Many species of spider build their webs or nests on plants, using the leaves, stems, or flowers as anchoring points. This provides them with protection from predators, access to prey and a stable habitat. On the other hand, spiders can provide a number of benefits to grassland ecosystems, such as helping to control populations of insects and other arthropods that can damage or consume grassland plants. This study addresses the effects of different grazing regimes on plant and spider diversity in siliceous grasslands. Plant and spider diversity was studied for four months in the Sharri Mountains (Kosovo) in order to determine the biodiversity in ungrazed, moderately grazed and overgrazed siliceuous grasslands. The responses of plant height, plant biomass, plant species diversity and spider species diversity to three grazing intensities at 12 sites were recorded. Vegetation structure (plant height and plant biomass) was significantly higher in ungrazed grasslands compared to grazed and overgrazed grasslands. This was not the case, however, for spider species richness and diversity, as these were higher in moderately grazed than ungrazed grassland. On overgrazed grasslands, spider diversity was extremely low, as only one species of spider (Pardosa saltuaria) was recorded. Plant and spider diversity increased in the following order: overgrazed grasslands < ungrazed grasslands < moderately grazed grasslands, in all the habitats studied. Different grazing intensities significantly affected the abundance of particular plants on siliceous grasslands, for example, Deschampsia cespitosa, one of the most dominant plants on siliceous grasslands had an abundance of 4.77% in ungrazed grasslands., but only 4.94% in moderately grazed grasslands and was absent in overgrazed grasslands. There were other species of plants that were most abundant in intensively grazed silicate grasslands. One of them was Nardus stricta, whose percentage in ungrazed, moderately grazed and overgrazed grasslands was characterized by a multiple exponential increase in % (s1 – ungrazed grasslands = 0.99%, s2 – moderately grazed grasslands = 1.25% and s3 – overgrazed grasslands = 10.50%). It is concluded that the intensity of grazing of natural grasslands directly affects biodiversity and that this information may be valuable for long-term management and conservation programs in similar habitats in SE Europe and beyond.
Systematic review and analysis of the taxonomy of musk deer in Kashmir
Authors: Ali Mudasir
Published: July 2023

Elucidating the taxonomy of species is important for conservation purposes, but unfortunately musk deer in Kashmir have not been studied extensively. Examination of the museum specimens of musk deer from the Kashmir region indicated that in Kashmir there are possibly two species. Field studies in Jammu and Kashmir revealed that the musk deer occurring in the Wardwan – Kishtwar belt are apparently different from those that occur in the main part of Kashmir. This study is based on a systematic review of the literature on the taxonomy of musk deer in Kashmir along with some personal field observations. The species most predominantly occurring in Kashmir is the Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus). The other possible species is Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) occurring mostly in the Wardwan – Kishtwar belt of Jammu and Kashmir. The affinities of musk deer in Kashmir with other species of musk deer are also studied.
Spruce- and beech-dominated primary forests in the western Carpathians differ in terms of forest structure and bird assemblages, independently of disturbance regimes
Authors: Kameniar Ondrej , Baláž Michal , Svitok Marek , Mikoláš Martin , Ferenčík Matej , Frankovič Michal , Ralhan Dheeraj , Gloor Rhiannon , Svoboda Miroslav
Published: July 2023

Mountain spruce- and beech-dominated forests (SDPF and BDPF) are of major importance in temperate Europe. However, information on the differences between their historical disturbance regimes, structures, and biodiversity is still incomplete. To address this knowledge gap, we established 118 circular research plots across 18 primary forest stands. We analysed the disturbance history of the last 250 years by dendrochronological methods and calculated disturbance frequency, severity, and timing. We also measured forest structure (DBH, tree density, volume of deadwood, and other parameters). Breeding bird populations were examined by point count method during the spring seasons 2017–2018 (SDPF) and 2019–2020 (BDPF). Using direct ordination analysis, we compared the disturbance history, structure and bird assemblage in both forest types. While no differences were found regarding disturbance regimes between forest types, forest structure and bird assemblages were significantly different. SDPF had a significantly higher density of cavities and higher canopy openness, while higher tree species richness and more intense regeneration was found in BDPF. Bird assemblage showed higher species richness in BDPF, but lower total abundance. Most bird species which occurred in both forest types were more numerous in spruce-dominated forests, but more species occurred exclusively in BDPF. Further, some SDPF- preferring species were found in naturally disturbed patches in BDPF. We conclude that although natural disturbances are important drivers of primary forest structures, differences in the bird assemblages in the explored primary forest types were largely independent of disturbance regimes.
Evaluative utterances in Zygmunt Ziembiński’s theory of law
Authors: Zirk-Sadowski Marek
Published: July 2023

The study focuses on the methodological views of Zygmunt Ziembiński, against the background of the axiological issues addressed in his scientific investigations. In this respect, the author distinguishes three development periods in Ziembiński’s work; the first was dominated by a psychologist and empiricist approach to axiology, whereas the onset of the second was marked by a semiotic-pragmatic turn. In both periods, the essence and properties of evaluative utterances became the chief object of inquiry. In the last phase of his work, however, Ziembiński devoted himself to the study of the values manifesting in law, writing chiefly about justice and the constitution.
MUHASEBE İŞ İLANLARI BİZE NE ANLATIYOR?
Authors: KAYA Ahmet
Published: July 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, muhasebe meslek adayları için iş ilanlarında listelenen temel becerileri incelemek ve muhasebe mezunlarının sahip olması gereken istihdam edilebilirlik becerilerine ilişkin bilgileri sunmaktır. Ayrıca, ilanların incelenmesi sonucunda ortaya çıkan işveren taleplerine göre yükseköğrenimde hangi uygulamaların yapılması gerektiğine yönelik çıkarımlarda ve önerilerde bulunmak hedeflenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında, 3299 iş ilanı içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, muhasebe uzmanı pozisyonunda çalışacak adaylara daha fazla ihtiyaç olduğu, adaylarda çoğunlukla lisans mezuniyetinin arandığı, en fazla talep edilen elektronik belge bilgisinin e-fatura olduğu ve en çok talep edilen muhasebe programı bilgisinin LOGO programı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, adaylarda en fazla aranan tecrübe şartının 0-1 yıl olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Temperature uniformity optimization with power-frequency coordinated variation in multi-source microwave based on sequential quadratic programming
Authors: Yang Biao , Han Zemin , Cheng Cheng , Gao Hao , Wu Zhaogang
Published: July 2023

The focus of this study is to regulate the variation in the input parameters of multiple microwave sources in a high-frequency multimode resonant heating system to achieve uniform heating. First, this study deeply expands the theoretical process of frequency change and proposes a frequency-shifting strategy with hot spot alternation to ensure that the temperature difference range of each hot spot does not continuously expand during the heating process. Then, a sequential quadratic programming algorithm is introduced to reconstruct the input power values to improve the heating efficiency according to the different microwave absorption efficiencies of the heated material at different frequencies. Finally, a numerical calculation model for multi-source microwave power-frequency cooperative heating is established based on the finite-element method, and the temperature uniformity index is effectively calculated. Numerical calculations show that the proposed method can improve the uniformity in single-material heating and multi-material heating cases by 56.8–94.3% and 44.4–76.6%, respectively, over that of fixed-frequency heating while achieving improved heating efficiency on the basis of frequency conversion.
A corpus analysis of Swahili’s dual-complementizer system
Authors: Finholt Aron , Gluckman John
Published: July 2023

Tanzanian Swahili has two complementizers, kuwa and kwamba, both used to introduce finite embedded clauses. We explore whether the complementizers are in free variation, as reported in all descriptive and pedagogical work. Our study primarily relies on corpus data, which we supplement with native speaker judgments. We find that the complementizers are not in free variation, but in fact are affected by a number of factors known to affect embedded clauses cross-linguistically, including predicate class, person features of the main-clause subject, and mood in the embedded clause. We conclude that the complementizers ultimately reflect subtle, pragmatic factors concerning how the truth of the embedded clause should be evaluated. Our study expands on previous work on languages with so-called “dual-complementizer” systems.
Recent research progress on the stimuli-responsive smart membrane: A review
Authors: Pan Yi , Liu Yapeng , Yang Shuangchun , Zhang Changqing , Ullah Zain
Published: July 2023

The smart membrane is a new type of functional membrane. The performance of this membrane is changed according to the variations in external physical and chemical signals. This membrane has become an essential focus in specific recognition, catalysis, selective permeation, and other fields. However, the problems of this membrane are weak anti-pollution ability, poor response performance, and inability of mass production. Therefore, scholars have done a lot of research on improving this membrane by modification, grafting polymerization, phase transformation, and in situ cross-linking copolymerization. This review provides a comparative investigation and summary of smart membranes, including temperature, light, electric field, magnetic field, pH, and specific molecular and ion-responsive membranes. Moreover, the authors also introduce the preparation process, selectivity, optimization and improvement of membranes, and their application fields. Finally, the authors’ perspective on the current key issues and directions of these fields for future development are also discussed.
How inadequate heat treatment or complete lack thereof can cause component failures
Authors: Neidel A. , Giller M. , Riesenbeck S.
Published: July 2023

This paper is a compilation of failure analysis case studies exploring the subject of inadequate heat treatment. As with other papers in this series, the presented failure cases are rather simple and may appear trivial to the experienced failure analyst. The authors can guarantee however, that minor heat treatment errors are committed easily and have a considerable damage potential which may entail heavy financial losses. Therefore, cases of inadequate heat treatment or a complete lack of necessary heat treatment belong by all means in the column Failure Analysis. The metallurgical subject of these failure cases are low-alloy hardenable steels without exception. Common heat treatment processes such as induction hardening, case hardening, nitriding as well as through-hardening and tempering will be touched upon.
Ein NS-Ideologe als „besonderer Glücksfall“
Authors: Lay Conrad
Published: July 2023

Karl Epting war einer der wichtigsten Köpfe der intellektuellen Kollaboration im besetzten Paris der Jahre 1940 bis 1944. Wie der mit ihm befreundete Botschafter Otto Abetz so verwandelte sich der als graue Eminenz der deutsch-französischen Kulturbeziehungen geltende Epting von einem scheinbar harmlosen Frankreich-Enthusiasten in einen rassistischen NS-Ideologen. Eptings Leben kennzeichnete eine doppelte Kontinuität: zunächst die Integration eines pietistischen Missionarssohns in das NS-Regime und anschließend die mühelose Integration eines überzeugten Nationalsozialisten und aggressiven Antisemiten in die Nachkriegsgesellschaft. In den 1960er Jahren galt der inzwischen zum Direktor eines humanistischen Gymnasiums avancierte Epting sogar als „besonderer Glücksfall“.
Objective Conditions in Venezuela: Maduro's Defensive Strategy and Contradictions Among the People
Authors: Ellner Steve
Published: July 2023

In 2020, the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) withdrew support for President Nicolás Maduro even though Washington had recently intensified the “war on Venezuela,” which included sanctions and military threats. The PCV's decision was in response to Maduro's business-friendly “defensive strategy” in the face of the imperialist aggression, which was more severe than that directed against other progressive Latin American governments, particularly after 2015. Maduro appeared to view the PCV and other critics on the left through the same lenses that he did critics on the right and, in the process, what Mao called “contradictions among the people” ended up becoming “antagonistic contradictions.” There are tools, albeit imprecise ones, to determine whether the type of political retreat engineered by Maduro accorded with existing objective-subjective conditions in Venezuela. Unfavorable objective and subjective conditions also influenced Marx and Lenin to advocate defensive or “non-offensive” strategies at different times in their lifetimes, vehemently rejected by other leftist leaders.
Paratexts as Portals
Authors: Woods Peiró Eva
Published: July 2023

In an understudied cluster of films from the 1920s in Spain that feature the tumultuous lives of female music-hall entertainers, posters, postcards, and magazines not only mirror the shape of windows, doors and thresholds, but also direct the flow of circulating images of women. These portable, paper media immobilize or propel women’s bodies into motion, constituting portals that enable or disrupt fame, security and “happiness.” Rectangular artifacts both don the walls, windows, and cabinets in these films' mise-en-scène, and drive the story, character development, and the production of gender and racial identity. These films show characters interacting with posters, postcards, and magazines in a way that becomes as determining as the gripping plots, enabling women to pivot between stark, atavistic, or impoverished rurality and electrifying urban spaces. In this article, I examine the governing status of paratexts and the female star image in early Spanish film culture by tracing the history of La gitana blanca, a film directed by Ricardo de Baños initially released in 1919 and then reedited and redistributed internationally in 1923. In its opening moments, La gitana blanca offers us a view into how paratexts not only saturated the media ecology of the 1920s but also were “responsible for popular culture’s encounters with countless story worlds.” In the context of Spanish film historiography’s master narratives, in which cultural hierarchies remain tightly enmeshed with gendered and racialized logics, a cross-media perspective proves instrumental in revealing the extent to which film culture mediated the real and fictive lives of women.