bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗВИТКОМ ІТ-КОМПАНІЙ В УКРАЇНІ ТА СВІТІ
Authors: Гармаш Андрій
Published: June 2023

Протягом останніх років сектор інформаційних технологій у світовій економіці активно розвивається: збільшується як кількість компаній, так і кількість залучених до них людей. Завдяки інформаційним технологіям (ІТ) відбувається розвиваються інші галузі, та
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHYTOTRON-GREENHOUSE COMPLEXES
Authors: Тонкачеєв Генадій , Чебанов Леонід , Чебанов Тарас
Published: June 2023

A brief historical analysis of the experience of development of structures and equipment for the study of plants in artificial conditions is given. The analysis of constructions and parameters of modern phytotrons and greenhouses for carrying out scientif
ОЦІНКА ТЕХНІЧНОГО СТАНУ ЕЛЕКТРОМЕРЕЖІ В БУДІВЛЯХ ІСТОРИЧНОЇ ЗАБУДОВИ
Authors: Беспалова Алла , Романюк Василий , Дашковская Ольга , Кныш Алексей , Файзулина Оксана
Published: June 2023

Проведен анализ аварийной работы электросетей в зданиях исторической застройки городов, в которых очень увеличилась насыщенность помещений техническими системами жизнеобеспечения, в результате чего увеличилась нагрузка электрических сетей и выделение тепл
ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ УМОВИ ФОРМУВАННЯ ВАЛЕОЛОГІЧНОЇ КУЛЬТУРИ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ
Authors: Миколайко І.І.
Published: June 2023

У статті визначено систему дидактичних вимог, що забезпечують ефективність, спеціальні принципи формування валеологічної культури. Узагальнено сукупність загальнолюдських ідей і цінностей, професійно-валеологічних орієнтацій і якостей особистості, унів
РЕФЛЕКСИВНО НАСИЧЕНЕ ОСВІТНЄ СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ ЯК ЧИННИК РОЗВИТКУ РЕФЛЕКСИВНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ПСИХОЛОГІВ
Authors: Якимчук Борис
Published: June 2023

У роботі проаналізовано питання професійного становлення особистості практичного психолога. Розглянуто основні поняття «рефлексія» та «рефлективність», модель формування компетентності фахівців соціономічних професій. Виокремлено етапи рефлексивно насичен
ЗАСОБИ ОСВІТНЬОЇ ГЕЙМІФІКАЦІЇ У ФОРМУВАННІ МЕДІАГРАМОТНОСТІ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Тітова Любов
Published: June 2023

На даний час, коли ми можемо отримати безперебійний доступ до інформації, важливо вміти сприймати її критично, аналізувати та правильно використовувати у своїй життєдіяльності. Тому важливим аспектом підготовки здобувачів освіти різних рівнів є формуванн
РОЛЬ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ ВЧИТЕЛЯ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ШКОЛИ У ПАРТНЕРСЬКІЙ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ СІМ’Ї І ШКОЛИ
Authors: Третяк Ольга
Published: June 2023

У статті презентовано роль компетентності вчителя початкової школи у партнерській взаємодії сім’ї і школи, що є однією з пріоритетних цілей системи освіти. На основі аналізу психологічної та педагогічної літератури розкрито стан проблеми.Аналізуючи науко
ШЛЯХИ ОНОВЛЕННЯ ВИКЛАДАННЯ КУРСУ «МАТЕМАТИЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ» ДЛЯ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ ФІЗИКИ ТА МАТЕМАТИКИ
Authors: Поліщук Тетяна
Published: June 2023

У статті розглянуто шляхи оновлення викладання курсу «Математичний аналіз» для майбутніх учителів фізики та математики. Окреслено основні шляхи оновлення, а саме: впровадження сучасних цифрових технологій; впровадження навчальних стратегій, які роблять п
РОЗВИТОК ПИСЕМНОГО МОВЛЕННЯ НА ЗАНЯТТЯХ З ІНОЗЕМНОЇ МОВИ ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ КРЕАТИВНОГО ПИСЬМА У ЖАНРІ КАЗКИ
Authors: Рыбалка Наталья
Published: June 2023

У статті розглядається технологія креативного письма для розвитку і удосконалення іншомовного писемного мовлення. У фокусі уваги креативне письмо у жанрі казки та опис алгоритму роботи з даним видом мовної діяльності студентів з урахуванням теоретичних за
ВПЛИВ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ВИРОЩУВАННЯ ОДНОРІЧНИХ ЖИВЦЕВИХ САДЖАНЦІВ ТОПОЛІ НА ЇХ МОРФОМЕТРИЧНІ ПОКАЗНИКИ
Authors: Фучило Ярослав , Бордусь Олексій , Кирилко Ярослав
Published: June 2023

В роботі наведено результати трирічних досліджень впливу розмірів живців тополі та сезону їх садіння на успішність вирощування однорічних живцевих саджанців в умовах Правобережного Лісостепу України. Довжина живців – 20, 25 і 30 см. Вони висаджувалися вос
ДВОШАРОВІ НІКЕЛЕВІ ПОКРИТТЯ ДЛЯ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ КОРОЗІЙНОЇ СТІЙКОСТІ
Authors: Крюкова Олена , Гринько Тетяна
Published: June 2023

В роботі розглядається процес нанесення двошарових захисних нікелевих покриттів для підвищення зносо- та корозійної стійкості. Встановлено, що розглянуті способи хімічного нікелювання не є універсальними для всіх умов експлуатації; двошарові покриття, які
GEOGRAPHIC ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS USING THE E2SFCA MODEL IN HOSPITALS LOCATED IN ARMENIA, QUINDÍO
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Manizales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Grupo de Investigación en Movilidad Sostenible, Manizales, Colombia, BARRÍOS Johnatan Estik , MONCADA Carlos Alberto ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ingeniería, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil y Agrícola, Programa de Investigación en Tránsito y Transporte – PIT, Bogotá, Colombia, ESCOBAR Diego Alexander ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Manizales. Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Departamento de Ingeniería Civil, Grupo de Investigación en Movilidad Sostenible, Carrera, Manizales, Colombia
Published: June 2023

This research applies the Enhanced Two-step Floating Catchment Area method to determine the accessibility conditions of to the health care network in an intermediate Colombian city. This research aims to evaluate the medical personnel supply concerning the geospatial position of health care services in Armenia, Colombia, considering the operational and geometric particularities of the private transportation network. As a method, the Enhanced Two-step Floating Catchment Area is proposed, complemented with socio-demographic analyses. The most important result is about the level of medical coverage for socioeconomic strata 1, 2, and 3, which are below the average established by the World Bank.
Neumoperitoneo secundario a neumatosis intestinal masiva: un reporte de caso
Authors: Charry-Borrero David , Ascanio-Quintero Yesica , Rodríguez-Valenzuela Juan , Rodríguez-Velásquez Faure Yezid , Coronado-Sarmiento Juan Felipe , Tuta-Quintero Eduardo
Published: June 2023

Introducción. La neumatosis intestinal se define como la presencia de quistes aéreos en la pared del tracto digestivo, a nivel submucoso o subseroso, que comprometen principalmente el intestino delgado. Las manifestaciones clínicas son inespecíficas y los hallazgos imagenológicos son fundamentales en el enfoque diagnóstico. El manejo puede ser médico o quirúrgico, dependiendo del compromiso intestinal y las complicaciones asociadas.
Caso clínico. Hombre de 78 años, que ingresó por cuadro de dolor abdominal crónico, con hallazgos imagenológicos de neumoperitoneo. Al ser llevado a intervención quirúrgica se encontró neumatosis intestinal masiva del íleon, requiriendo resección intestinal.
Resultado. El paciente presentó una evolución postoperatoria satisfactoria y fue dado de alta, sin complicaciones.
Conclusión. La neumatosis intestinal es una enfermedad poco frecuente, que se presenta principalmente en hombres. La sospecha diagnóstica se confirma con imágenes tomográficas. Los pacientes candidatos para el manejo médico deben presentar causas con curso benigno, sin compromiso hemodinámico ni complicaciones. El manejo quirúrgico se reserva para pacientes con abdomen agudo o signos de sepsis.
Morphological and taxonomical treatments of fruits in the subclass Rosidae Takht. of the flora of Ukraine
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Odintsova Anastasiya
Published: June 2023

Introduction. Rosids is the pivotal clade of eudicots, whose taxonomic composition was significantly changed based on molecular phylogeny. Molecular insight led to the re-evaluation of many phenotypic features, especially in reproductive morpho­logy. Although the floral structure and evolution within the current scope of rosids were actively investigated, the morphological structure of fruit was almost fully neglected. The present study aimed to survey the morphological diversity of fruits in rosids (subclass Rosidae) in the flora of Ukraine to reveal the most common fruit types, analyze the distribution of the basic fruit types among rosids, and survey some comparative-morphological features of gynoecium and fruit. Materials and Methods. Fruit features have been surveyed based on many carpological sources. We also analyzed the gynoecium characteristics crucial for fruit deve­lop­ment, i.e., the type of ovary insertion, placentation, and ovule and locule number. For Rosidae, seven basic fruit types were recognized using the approach previously elaborated for the monocot plants of Ukraine: aggregate fruit, multi-seeded monocarp, capsule, berry, multi-seeded pyrenarium, schizocarp, and one-seeded fruit. Results. As a result, the annotated list of morphological characteristics for each of the 54 families of Rosidae occurring in Ukraine was composed. In this list, the complementary and the most contrasting definitions of fruits from different sources were combined. Discussion. According to our calculations, the subclass Rosidae in the flora of Ukraine is represented by 326 genera and at least 1617 species. Our results demon­strated that the most widespread fruit types at the family level seem to be capsular and one-seeded fruits, while at genus and species level the portion of multi-seeded monocarps and aggregate fruits is also significant. Nine families reveal more than one basic fruit type in the flora of Ukraine. Some fruits are ambiguously classified into one or another fruit type because of their intermediate features. Thus, fuzzy boundaries between most fruit types are evident. Conclusions. The obtained results have been compared with our previously reported results for the monocot clade in the flora of Ukraine. In both cases, the predominance of capsular fruits at the family-level spectrum of basic fruit types was clearly demonstrated. The results of our analysis suggest that the model of basic fruit types has the potential to be applied to the formal treatment of fruit structure in other groups of angiosperms.
Stress-protective and regulatory properties of salicylic acid and prospects of its use in plant production
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kavulych Yana , Kobyletska Myroslava ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Romanyuk Nataliya ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Terek Olga ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: June 2023

Salicylic acid (SA), as a secondary phenolic metabolite with phytohormonal activity, is an important component of the plant defense system against biotic and abiotic stresses. The scale of industrial synthesis of SA in the world is constantly growing, it is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of drugs and dyes, it is also used in cosmetology, food industry, plant biotechnology, etc. Recently, it has been considered as a promising growth-regulating agent in crop production for decreasing harmful effects of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. Over the past two decades, numerous data have been published concerning the metabolic pathways of SA synthesis and its signaling in plant immunity. It regulates and affects various stages of plant ontogenesis and metabolism: seed germination, flowering, stomatal movements, pigment synthesis, photosynthesis and respiration, ethylene biosynthesis, thermoregulation, the activity of antioxidant enzymes, nutrient absorption, membrane integrity and functioning, nodulation in legumes, synthesis of secondary metabolites, general growth and development of plants. Numerous studies have confirmed that endogenous SA and/or its derivatives are involved in stress responses to heavy metals (HMs), hyper- and hypothermia, salinity, water deficiency, and, primarily, pathogenic infections. In parallel with fundamental studies of regulatory functions of SA and/or its derivatives, new ways of their exogenous application are constantly discovered. The use of low concentrations of exogenous SA (0.1–0.5 mM) for seed priming or foliar treatment is reported as an economically viable alternative approach for increasing plant tolerance from both economic and environmental points of view. Exogenous SA leads to an increase in endogenous SA levels that induces plant adaptive responses by changing phytohormonal status, increased synthesis of a number of secondary metabolites (alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides, phenolics, terpenes), by increasing activity of antioxidant enzymes. One of the main advantages of using SA in crop production is the ability to reduce the dosage of pesticides and fertilizers that are potentially harmful to the environment and human health. It is also reported that the use of SA in some cases may lead to negative results – growth retardation, sterility, and yield decrease; the causes of this phenomenon are actively investigated. Further studies are necessary to clarify the mechanisms of exogenic SA action and its use on various crops in different growing conditions. This review aims to analyze the recent data on SA, crop production, and biotechnology areas where it is possible to effectively apply the SA and/or its derivatives.
Prooxidant-antioxidant balance in seminal and blood plasma of men with idiopathic infertility and infertile men in combination with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors:   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Fafula Roman , Melnyk Оksana ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Gromnatska Natalia ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Vorobets Dmytro ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Fedorovych Zoryana ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Besedina Anna ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Vorobets Zinoviy ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
Published: June 2023

Background. Male infertility is one of the most serious medical and social problems. Idiopathic infertility accounts for about 30 % of cases of infertile men. Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with a decreased fertility potential. The aim of the present work was to determine the lipid peroxidation level and the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase in seminal plasma and blood plasma of infertile men with idiopathic infertility and concomitant autoimmune joint pathology (rheumatoid arthritis). Materials and Methods. 45 infertile men aged 22–48 were examined. They were divided into 2 groups: first group – 23 somatically healthy patients with idiopathic infertility; second group – 22 infertile men with rheumatoid arthritis. The control group consisted of 27 males with normal semen profile according to the WHO criteria and confirmed parenthood. The concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substance and activity of antioxidant enzymes were measured in the blood and seminal plasma. Results. When analyzing the seminal fluid, we found that the TBARS content was 4-fold greater in infertile men with autoimmune pathology compared to fertile men (p <0.001), whereas, in patients with idiopathic infertility its level was within the normal range. The activation of lipid peroxidation in infertile men with idiopathic infertility and in combination with rheumatoid arthritis was accompanied by a statistically significant decrease in the activity of enzymes of glutathione antioxidant system. It should be noted that more pronounced disorders of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzymes activity were found in seminal plasma compared to blood plasma. Conclusions. (1) An increased lipid peroxidation was observed in seminal and blood plasma of infertile men in combination with rheumatoid arthritis compared to normospermic men, whereas no differences were observed between men with idiopathic infertility and fertile men; (2) An impaired antioxidant status was observed in seminal and blood plasma of both men with idiopathic infertility and infertile men in combination with rheumatoid arthritis compared to normospermic men; (3) infertile men in combination with rheumatoid arthritis showed a significantly higher lipid peroxidation levels compared to men with idiopathic infertility, whereas no differences were observed in GPx and GR activity between groups.
Using automated authorship expertise in the systems of intellectual resource protection of an industrial enterprise
Authors: Kuznetsova Nataliya , Karlova Tatyana , Bekmeshov Aleksandr
Published: June 2023

The aim of the study is to create a methodology for using automated authorship expertise in the systems for protecting the intellectual resources of an industrial enterprise. The methodology is based on the principle of complex linguistic analysis of textual information transmitted by employees among themselves, as well as to the enterprise’s customers and suppliers. The analysis is based on a comparison of data on the text parameters that characterize the author’s personality. The novelty of the work is the proposed creative concept of using automated authorship expertise as an auxiliary tool for protecting strategically important resources. To optimise information processing and minimize network load, the article proposes a mechanism for preliminary text analysis on the client side of the module. The study results are recommendations for creating a module of authorship expertise, as well as embedding the module into the infrastructure of the enterprise’s automated systems
A new model of fluid flow based on the lattice boltzmann method for media with a complex geometric structure
Authors: Zhilenkov Anton , Ivanchik Elizaveta
Published: June 2023

Modelling porous media finds its application in many industries and human life, namely from the oil industry and construction to washing dishes. The article considers the processes of filtrating single-phase liquid through a porous structure, the description of which is based on lattice Boltzmann method in two-dimensional space. The problem of taking into account the structure of a simulated porous medium when applying the algorithm of lattice Boltzmann equations has many solutions. Nevertheless, at the microlevel, large errors in approximating the pore boundaries can occur, due to the fact that the lattice sites are assumed to be absolutely liquid or absolutely impenetrable. The paper proposes a model in which the lattice nodes are considered to be partially permeable. Partial permeability in this case refers to having a proportion of solids in the lattice site. As a result, it is possible to derive an equation that obeys the laws of mass and momentum conservation, the validity of which has been proven empirically. Due to the equation symmetry, it can be easily used not only on a plane, but also in three-dimensional space.The new lattice Boltzmann method can be employed, for example, in modelling water filtration through sandy soils, which is used in calculating subsidence of the foundations
Operational management models for competence staff of a project-oriented organisation
Authors: Kalevko Victor , Lagerev Dmitriy
Published: June 2023

The article deals with the problems of managing the competence staff of a project-oriented organisation. The paper identifies the main ways of developing the employees’ competencies with the help of implementing training events and more complex project tasks. A contradiction is noted between the organisation’s strategic need to develop the employees’ competence and the current project activities, since distraction to training events can quite often cause an interruption of the planned schedule of ongoing projects. The main difficulties of formalising training activities and assessing their impact on developing the staff’s competencies are identified. Local and complex models of operational management of the competence staff are presented, taking into account the current project activities. The models make it possible to define a programme for developing target competencies along with an adjusted project schedule due to the impact of the development programme on employees’ capacity. This takes into account the project calendar period, as well as possible costs associated with exceeding the project deadline. For making the project schedule and employees’ development programme, an author’s algorithm based on a genetic algorithm for solving the problem of constructing a project schedule with limited resources is proposed. An example of practical application of the local model of operational competence management is considered
Simulating the mode of one-sided switching-on of an ultra-high voltage power line using a device for synchronizing the moments of switching-on the contacts of the circuit breaker phases
Authors: Morozov Sergey , Andriyanov Aleksey
Published: June 2023

Simulating the switching on of an overhead power transmission line (PTL) of ultra-high voltage in a dead-end mode, containing a significant aperiodic current component, both from the switch control key and in the three-phase automatic reclosing (TARC) cycle, is performed using the MATLAB software package. The aim of modelling is to search and find the optimal modes of electrical transmission operation in terms of admitting the values of the aperiodic current component and assessing possible values of overvoltages in the phases of power transmission lines. The possibility of using phase-by-phase control of a high-voltage circuit breaker, which ensures closing the power contacts of the circuit breaker phase at the moment of the maximum value of the instantaneous voltage on these contacts, is checked as a measure that can significantly reduce the influence of the aperiodic current component on the possibility of damaging switching equipment and developing an emergency situation in the power system. The results obtained can be used to practically eliminate the influence of the aperiodic current component in all possible modes (dead-end mode of an overhead line (OL), in an unsuccessful automatic reclosing cycle (ARC) for all types of short circuits on a high-voltage power line) with shunt reactors put into operation and without putting them into operation.
Phytochemical profiling, antimicrobial and anticancer potential of Rosmarinus officinalis growing in Kashmir Himalayan region
Authors: Theyyathel AM , Sofi Mohmmad Ashaq , Nanda Anima , Sofi Mohd Abass , Parray Rasik , Sheikh Touseef , Shah Manzoor Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Currently, medicinal plants are gaining importance in pharmaceutical and scientific communities. Medicinal plants are the most abundant natural source of valuable phytochemicals, which can help treat human diseases. The present study aimed to do phytochemical profiling and assess the antimicrobial and anticancer activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Rosmarinus officinalis. The photochemical profiling of R. officinalis leaves was done by GC-MS analysis. Twenty-six compounds were identified from the leaf extracts with great significance in pharmaceutical science for therapeutically efficient formulations to combat various diseases. The antimicrobial activity was done by the well diffusion method, while the anticancer potential against the A549 lung cancer cell line by MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. The highest zone of inhibition was seen against Escherichia coli ATCC 11229 (21 ± 0.7 mm), Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 (19 ± 0.8 mm), Candida albicans ATCC 10231 (18± 0.6 mm) followed by Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 (18 ± 0.8 mm) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (11 ± 0.5 mm) with MIC values ranging from 128 to 256 µg/mL. R. officinalis demonstrated significant (p ≤ 0.05) anticancer activity against the A549 cancer cell line with IC50 values of 39.70 and 33.60 µg/mL for 24 and 48 hours, respectively. The methanolic extract of R. officinalis can be a potential antimicrobial and anticancer agent and a vital resource for developing new drugs.
Palcayaco watershed management through environmental zoning in Huancavelica, Peru
Authors: Quispe-Reymundo Bimael J. , Révolo-Acevedo Ronald H. , Caso-Samaniego Alvaro I. , Quispe-Quezada Uriel R. , Bonilla-Mancilla Humberto D. , Huamán-Huamán Cirilo W. , Jauregui-Ofracio Janette
Published: June 2023

The technical and integrated participation of the population in environmental zoning and soil and water conservation techniques and management is a sustainable alternative for watershed management. The objective of the research was to develop an environmental zoning map for the Palcayaco watershed in Huancavelica, Peru (from its socioeconomic aspects to its technical recommendations). The research work was deductive, where all the necessary data were delimited, described, inventoried, recapitulated and extracted to describe the morphometric parameters, biophysical and socioeconomic situation, environmental zoning and techniques for soil and water conservation. Results: the watershed was perennial, an average slope of 29.65%, a time of concentration of 180.6 min and a balanced hypsometric curve type (B). It also had low population density, unpaved roads, scarce basic services, and poor education and health services infrastructure. The watershed presented different ecoregions, life zones, climatic classification and altitudinal sector, current land use for agricultural, livestock and silvopastoral production, steep type, forest pasture use and protection capacity. The conflict area was in good use, and economic-ecological zoning was in protection, conservation, recovery, water, productive, and urban-industrial. The environmental zoning designed for the Palcayaco watershed preserved the most important natural resources for rural communities, improving their biophysical and socioeconomic status. Through soil and water conservation techniques and management, it will prevent the degradation of the watershed for a better and sustainable future.
Nutritional composition of small indigenous species of fishes of Northeast India: A systematic review
Authors: Pegu Amrit , Kalita Rekha , Das Pankaj , Baruah Chittaranjan
Published: June 2023

Northeast India has various water bodies including the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and Barak river systems, wetlands, lakesand beels. These water bodies support the diversity of many fish species. Seasonal changes in the number of fish species inthe SIS category were also observed and they are most abundant during the winter and least abundant during the monsoonseason. Many researchers collected fish data from Assam's rivers and wetlands, particularly small indigenous species (SIS).Small Indigenous Species (SIS) of fish are a vital and conveniently accessible source of rare protein, vitamins, and minerals intraditional diets. The present study aimed to review Assam's small indigenous fish species and their nutritional worth. Thesources of the review article were Google Scholar, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and PubMed for SIS nutrition composition,fish nutritional profile, and fish proximate composition. Northeast India’s rural inhabitants get their sustenance from fish SIS. TheSIS of Northeast India fish species contain proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and vital macro- and micronutrients. The proteincontent of SIS range from 12.49% to 18.30% (12.49–18.30g/100 g), lipid content from 0.7% to 19.63% (0.7–19.63g/100 g),moisture content from 65.88% to 82.8% (65.88–82.8g/100 g), and ash level from 2% to 6.8% (2–6.8g/100 g). This review suggests SIS has adequate nutritional benefits because it is an excellent source of proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids necessary for optimal health. Northeast India’s impoverished region might achieve their nutritional demands by eating more SIS of fish.
Quality assessment of value-added Indian recipe pedakiya prepared from composite flour and sesame seeds.
Authors: Garg Meenakshi , Suraj Rahul Kumar , Sachdeva Shallu , Mathew Sharon Rose , Agarwal Aparna
Published: June 2023

The present study was designed to enhance the nutritional value of the Indian recipe pedakiya/gujiya, a traditional sweet deep-fried dumpling, by utilizing the beneficial properties of composite flour (oat and peas flour) and sesame seeds. Furthermore, the study aimed to investigate the effects of partial substitution of refined wheat flour with oat and peas flour on nutritional, sensory, and microbiological parameters as affected by different cooking (deep-fat frying, baking, and air-frying) methods. The dough was developed by partially substituting a high percentage of refined wheat flour with oat flour, peas flour, and sesame seeds and based on the different treatments, these were coded as P0 (control), P1 (value-added pedakiya processed by deep-fat frying at 120 °C /5 minutes), P2 (air-fried at 120 °C  /30 minutes), and P3 (baked at 200 °C /25 minutes). Based on sensory evaluation, sample P1 was the most acceptable by the sensory panel. Chemical analyses revealed that the addition of composite flour and sesame seeds substantially increased the nutritional parameters of the product. The product's microbiological analyses revealed that, up to a 15-day storage period, the product was well within safe levels. Aluminum bags were determined to be a suitable packaging material for storing the value-added pedakiya based on the water activity (at 37 °C/91% RH) and overall acceptability scores. This study has provided an alternative approach for preparing traditional pedakiya by utilizing healthier options. The topic of the present study is very timely since consumers are constantly looking for better alternatives to traditional fried dishes.
Gut microbiota and chronic diseases: Role of probiotics
Authors: Bora Garima , Gunna Abhishek , Kumar Megha M. , Morya Sonia , Awuchi Chinaza Godswill , Menaa Farid
Published: June 2023

Probiotics are live organisms that generally give consumers health advantages by improving or restoring the gut flora. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the two most commonly known probiotics. They have vital role in the prevention and/or diagnosis of many diseases, such as obesity, cancer, asthma, diarrhoea, hay fever, diabetes, chronic fever, HIV, and atopic eczema. They also help to maintain the gut microflora of the intestine. Gut microbiota reside in the gastrointestinal tract of humans, which can be bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa and bacteriophages, which are essential for maintaining healthy gut health. The most dominant gut microbial phyla consist of firmicutes, actinobacteria, proteobacteria, bacteroidetes, and fusobacteria. In 90% of the gut microbiata belongs to the two important phyla-firmicutes and bacteroidetes. Examples include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Clostridium perfringens, Helicobacter pylori, Bacteroides fragilis, and Corynebacterium matruchotii. This review paper focuses on the role of probiotic microorganisms in preventing certain chronic diseases. The role of gut microbiota in maintaining human health is very crucial. They are known to maintain the host's homeostasis by providing protection against pathogens, training the immune system, better processing dietary compounds, and assisting proper nutrient uptake.
Equilibrium isotherm and kinetic study of biosorption of cadmium from synthetic water using wastes leaves of Averrhoa carambola
Authors: Devi Bhabani , Sarma H P
Published: June 2023

Globally, the discharge of heavy metals into the water bodies is a matter of serious concern. Heavy metals like cadmium are considered as toxic even at very low concentration. Several conventional methods are available to remove heavy metals from the wastewater. They bear high costs, generate high sludge, and consume high energy. Biosorbents provides many beneficial properties due to their good adsorption capacity for heavy metals. The present work focuses on the potential of waste leaves of Averrhoa carambola (WACLP) as an adsorbent for its ability to remove Cd (II) ions from synthetic water by batch experimental process. The adsorbent was characterized by using elemental analysis, Energy Dispersive X-ray or EDAX and Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM). The batch experiment was carried out considering various parameters such as pH, initial metal ion concentration, contact time and dose of the adsorbent. The fitting of the experimental data was done by Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin isothermal models. The study on isothermal models revealed that the experimental parameters were best fitted to the Langmuir isothermal model with R2 value of 0. 976.The Kinetic studies showed pseudo second order depicting chemisorption. The results showed that Averrhoa carambola is a good adsorbent for cadmium and hence it can widen the scope and prospects for future studies on heavy metal removal from the aqueous solution.
A study on the effect of silver nitrate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate pulsing solutions on Lilium cut flowers
Authors: Brahma B. J. , Antil R.S. , Yadav S. K. , Kaushik N.
Published: June 2023

Lilium is one of the most important cut flowers in commercial markets, giving customers ornamental value. Fresh flowers, a highly perishable item, need more care and proper treatment for their longer post-harvest life and due to this, the end users face the post-harvest losses of cut flowers. Such losses can be minimized by using preservative chemical, which plays an important role in increasing the vase life of flowers. To increase the post-harvest life of lilium cut flowers cv. ‘Pavia’, the present investigation was aimed to study the effect of different combinations and concentrations of silver nitrate at 50, 75 and 100 ppm and 8-hydroquinoline citrate at 100, 150 and 200 ppm pulsing solutions with 20 % sucrose. Three replications were completely randomised with 16 treatments and one control. Silver nitrate showed better results in flower bud opening, flower bud opening to complete flowering, flower size, bloom life, dry weight and dry matter percentage. Among the treatment concentrations, AgNO3 at 50 ppm with 20% sucrose showed the most effective result on enhancing the selected parameters and improved flower quality during post-harvest life. Among the treatment combinations, 8-HQC at 100 ppm + AgNO3 at 75 ppm with 20 % sucrose showed better results. These findings will be useful to researchers, farmers, and end users to retain the ornamental value of lilium cut flowers for longer than usual.
Study of Some Mechanical Properties for a Polymer Material Reinforcement with Chip or Powder Copper
Authors: عتيوي علي حسين , اسماعيل ليث وضاح , عبد الله اسيل محمود
Published: June 2023

In this paper, chip and powder copper are used as reinforcing phase in polyester matrix to form composites. Mechanical properties such as flexural strength and impact test of polymer reinforcement copper (powder and chip) were done, the maximum flexural strength for the polymer reinforcement with copper (powder and chip) are (85.13 Mpa) and (50.08 Mpa) respectively was obtained, while the maximum observation energy of the impact test for the polymer reinforcement with copper (powder and chip) are (0.85 J) and (0.4 J) respectively
Heave Behavior of Granular Pile Anchor-Foundation System (GPA-Foundation System) in Expansive Soil
Authors: Aljorany Ala Nasir , Ibrahim Saad Farhan , Al-Adly Ahmed Ibrahim
Published: June 2023

Granular  Pile  Anchor  (GPA)  is  one  of  the  innovative  foundation  techniques,  devised  for mitigating heave of footing resulting from the expansive soils. This research attempts to study the heave behavior of (GPA-Foundation System) in expansive soil. Laboratory tests have been conducted on an experimental model in addition to a series of numerical modeling and analysis using the finite element package PLAXIS software. The effects of different parameters, such as (GPA) length (L) and diameter (D), footing diameter (B), expansive clay layer thickness (H) and presence of non-expansive clay are studied. The results proved the efficiency of (GPA) in reducing the heave of expansive soil and showed that the heave can be reduced with increasing length and diameter of (GPA). The heave of (GPA-Foundation System) is controlled by three independent variables these are (L/D) ratio, (L/H) ratio and (B/D) ratio. The heave can be reduced by up to (38 %) when (GPA) is embedded in expansive soil layer at (L/H=1) and reduced by about (90 %) when (GPA) is embedded in expansive soil and extended to non- expansive clay (stable zone) at (L/H=2) at the same diameter of (GPA) and footing. An equation (mathematical mode1) was obtained by using the computer package (SPSS 17.0) for statistical analysis based on the results of finite element analysis relating the maximum heave of (GPA-Foundation System) as a function of the above mentioned three independent variables with coefficient of regression of (R2 = 92.3 %).
Priority Based Transmission Rate Control with Neural Network Controller in WMSNs
Authors: Shiltagh Nadia Adnan , Wheeb Ali H.
Published: June 2023

Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks (WMSNs) are networks of wirelessly interconnected sensor nodes equipped with multimedia devices, such as cameras and microphones. Thus a WMSN will have the capability to transmit multimedia data, such as video and audio streams, still images, and scalar data from the environment. Most applications of WMSNs require the delivery of multimedia information with a certain level of Quality of Service (QoS). This is a challenging task because multimedia applications typically produce huge volumes of data requiring high transmission rates and extensive processing; the high data transmission rate of WMSNs usually leads to congestion, which in turn reduces the Quality of Service (QoS) of multimedia applications. To address this challenge, This paper proposes the Neural Control Exponential Weight of Priority Based Rate Control (NEWPBRC) algorithm for adjusting the node transmission rate and facilitate the problem of congestion occur in WMSNs. The proposed algorithm combines Neural Network Controller (NC) with the Exponential Weight of Priority Based Rate Control (EWPBRC) algorithms. The NC controller can calculate the appropriate weight parameter λ in the Exponential Weight (EW) algorithm for estimating the output transmission rate of the sink node, and then ,on the basis of the priority of each child node , an appropriate transmission rate is assigned . The proposed algorithm can support four different trafﬁc classes namely, Real Time trafﬁc class (RT class); High priority, Non Real-Time trafﬁc class (NRT1 class); Medium priority, Non Real-Time trafﬁc class (NRT2 class); and Low priority, Non Real-Time trafﬁc class (NRT3 class). Simulation result shows that the proposed algorithm can effectively reduce congestion and enhance the transmission rate. Furthermore, the proposed algorithm can enhance Quality of Service (QoS) by achieve better throughput, and reduced the transmission delay and loss probability.
Mixed Convection in a Square Cavity Filled with Porous Medium with Bottom Wall Periodic Boundary Condition
Authors: Hussein Ihsan Y. , Ali Luma F.
Published: June 2023

Transient mixed convection heat transfer in a confined porous medium heated at periodic sinusoidal heat flux is investigated numerically in the present paper. The Poisson-type pressure equation, resulted from the substituting of the momentum Darcy equation in the continuity equation, was discretized by using finite volume technique. The energy equation was solved by a fully implicit control volume-based finite difference formulation for the diffusion terms with the use of the quadratic upstream interpolation for convective kinetics scheme to discretize the convective terms and the temperature values at the control volume faces. The numerical study covers a range of the hydrostatic  pressure sinusoidal  amplitude  range and  time  period  values  of . Numerical results show that the pressure contours lines are influenced by hydrostatic head variation and not affected with the sinusoidal amplitude and time period variation. It is found that the average Nusselt number decreases with time and pressure head increasing and decreases periodically with time and amplitude increasing. The time averaged Nusselt number decreases with imposed sinusoidal amplitude and cycle time period increasing.
Modeling and Simulation of Cadmium Removal from the Groundwater by Permeable Reactive Barrier Technology
Authors: Faisal Ayad Abdulhamza , Hmood Zaman Ageel
Published: June 2023

The removal of cadmium ions from simulated groundwater by zeolite permeable reactive barrier was investigated. Batch tests have been performed to characterize the equilibrium sorption properties of the zeolite in cadmium-containing aqueous solutions. Many operating parameters such as contact time, initial pH of solution, initial concentration, resin dosage and agitation speed were investigated. The best values of these parameters that will achieved removal efficiency of cadmium (=99.5%) were 60 min, 6.5, 50 mg/L, 0.25 g/100 ml and 270 rpm respectively. A 1D explicit finite difference model has been developed to describe pollutant transport within a groundwater taking the pollutant sorption on the permeable reactive barrier (PRB), which is performed by Langmuir equation, into account. Computer program written in MATLAB R2009b successfully predicted meaningful values for Cd+2 concentration profiles. Numerical results show that the PRB starts to saturate after a period of time (~120 h) due to reduce of the retardation factor, indicating a decrease in percentage of zeolite functionality. However, a reasonable agreement between model predictions and experimental results of the

total concentration distribution of Cd2+ species across the soil bed in the presence of zeolite permeable reactive barrier was recognized.
„Scythian‟ Archers on Late Archaic Attic Pottery. A Reappraisal
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Iancu Liviu Mihail
Published: June 2023

The representations of the so-called „Scythian‟ archers on late archaic Attic pottery form a set of evidence whose historical interpretation is very difficult, as the iconographic repertoire is complex and there are no significant literary sources to shed light on its meaning. According to the answers they give to questions such as whom the Attic painters intended to depict and what were the actual sources of inspiration for the „Scythian‟ archers, the modern essays of interpretation range from a „photographic‟ view to a „structuralist‟ perspective. However, the methods used until now for analysing the relevant pots are deemed not to be enough and a new methodology, inspired by semiotics and linguistics, is proposed.
Burn the Witch, the Enemy and the Evildoer! Punishment by fire in Ancient Mesopotamia
Authors: Popa Elena Isabela
Published: June 2023

This article intends to summarize the instances when fire is used as a tool for inflicting punishment in Mesopotamia in both ritual and legal contexts. When dealing with this kind of sanction, we should first try to understand what the inhabitants of this region thought about death, and why is immolation considered such an atrocious retribution. Fire is perceived as both judge and executioner in ritual context, and as a way of punishing capital crimes such as incest, sacrilege or treason.
Short note on the functional relationship of clay spools and clay weights of pyramidal and conical shape with the fire in archaeology
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Iancu Alina
Published: June 2023

Spool-shaped objects and weights made of clay were unearthed on many sites all over Europe and Mediterranean, being discovered in settlements, graves and sanctuaries or recorded as passim during surveys undertaken in less excavated areas. Not only in the pioneering age of archaeology but also recently, these classes of artefacts arose serious problems of interpretation. The present paper investigates some hypothesis regarding the function of clay spools and clay weights of pyramidal and conical shape, associated by some archaeologists with the craft of making pottery or with cooking and fireplaces. These hypotheses will be discussed in the context of the recent progress made in the field of archaeological textiles, taking into account the complex methodology of research of clay implements which was refined in the last decades based on extensive archaeological research, including archaeological experiments. This contribution aims to clarify some confusions regarding the function of clay spools and clay weights, by confronting the old interpretations, often ungrounded, with the current state of research, proving that the functional parameters of an implement together with the excavation context and with the information brought by iconographic representations are definitory in accurately establishing the function of these puzzling classes of artefacts.
The image of the god Fufluns – Dionysus as reflected on Etruscan mirrors: a Greek or an Etruscan God?
Authors: Pavel Diana
Published: June 2023

The influence that the Greek world had managed to manifest through its religion over the divinities of the Etruscan pantheon, including the god of vegetation Fufluns- Dionysus, has been universally acknowledged in the historiography, but an in-depth analysis of the ever growing number of archaeological discoveries has provided us with an important element that seems to have constituted an oversight for a long time: the autochthonous layer of the image of the divinity and the entwining of characteristics between the two elements, both Etruscan and Greek. An iconographic investigation of the representation of the god Fufluns on Etruscan mirrors, the category of archaeological sources that will be the main focus of this paper, will indicate that, within the research on the issue of the juxtaposition of Greek and Etruscan characteristics in the creation of the image of this god, an important number of purely Etruscan elements should be emphasized since they allude towards a powerful Etruscan contribution and (re)interpretation of certain aspects of this deity. Among the results, we can include not only the powerful chthonic attributes of Fufluns- Dionysus himself, but also of his retinue and of his companions, as well as his connection to purely local companions or the appearance of certain mythological episodes of a most probable Etruscan origin, episodes seemingly unacknowledged throughout the Greek world.
Stamped material from the Sărătură sector in Istros/Histria (Romania)
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Lițu Alexandra , Bivolaru Alexandra , Bottez Valentin-Victor ,   University of Bucharest
Published: June 2023

The present paper analyzes three Greek stamps on ceramic objects (a roof tile and two amphora handles) from Istros/Histria, discovered in the Sărătură Sector and dated mainly to the 4th c. BC. A short context of the discovery is also provided.