bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Otra costa hay en la puna: Configuraciones del espacio indígena y movilidad pastoril en los Andes centro-sur
Authors: García-Barriga Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Este libro propone un diálogo necesario entre arqueología y memoria, con el objetivo de aportar al relevamiento y proyección del espacio sociocultural construido por los pastores de la Puna Seca. Para ello se trabajó con la comunidad aymara de Mulluri (región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile), analizando sus memorias territoriales y, en particular, los fundamentos, contenidos e imaginarios que hay detrás del término “costa”. Tomando como ejes de análisis las prácticas de movilidad que articulan las paskanas y el conocimiento tradicional del mundo de las plantas, se concluye que la construcción de este espacio está fuertemente teñida y enraizada en el pastoreo. En este contexto, la costa es un piso ecológico templado, incluso caliente, donde las lluvias estivales permiten el crecimiento de abundante pasto, fundamental para el ganado y el bienestar de la comunidad rural de antaño. Desde esta perspectiva, es un terreno fértil y nutritivo, un espacio “vivido”, colmado de experiencias vitales, memorias y significados que contradicen e interpelan las construcciones espaciales hegemónicas que lo promueven como un desierto marginal de altura, hostil y deshumanizado.
Palabras que construyen realidades geográficas y espaciales
Authors: García-Barriga Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Palabras que construyen realidades geográficas y espaciales. En 1939, Javier Pulgar Vidal (1971) cuestionó la división clásica del Perú en tres regiones geográficas, “costa”, “sierra” y “montaña”, señalando que esta no existía en la mente de los indígenas y que más bien respondía a un sistema clasificatorio impuesto por los españoles, basado en una visión simplificada e inexacta de la realidad. A través de sus estudios geográficos, y especialmente la recuperación de la “sabiduría popular”, demostró la vigencia de una lógica espacial vernacular que, en vez de tres, reconocía ocho regiones diferentes que los indígenas denominan chala, yunga, quechua, suni, puna, janca, rupa-rupa y omagua, las cuales se distribuyen de forma escalonada entre la costa del Pacífico y la Amazonía, repitiéndose de forma inversa en ambos declives de los Andes.
Nanotecnología en agricultura: jurisdicciones epistémicas y desafíos regulatorios en Argentina y Brasil
Authors: Berger Mauricio Sebastian , Engelmann Wilson
Published: November 2024

El objetivo del trabajo es relevar y analizar, a partir de la identificación de la aplicación de nanotecnologías en agricultura, aquellas tendencias o directrices de agencias reguladoras internacionales (EFSA, OCDE, EPA-FDA, ISO) para pensar futuros escenarios de actualización normativa y de la ciencia regulatoria en contextos nacionales, y teniendo en cuenta la protección de la salud humana, de los suelos y la biodiversidad frente al riesgo y/o a sus posibles efectos adversos. El trabajo presta atención a los contextos regulatorios en Argentina y Brasil, en tanto son países ocupando los lugares centrales en la producción y consumo de agrotóxicos, a nivel regional y mundial. Se observan también los desafíos regulatorios planteándose tanto a nivel ontológico como procedimental: a la par de discutir si se aplica un marco convencional para sustancias químicas ya conocidas, o un marco específico para las novedades nanotecnológicas; se debaten alternativas regulatorias y de gobernanza anticipatoria del riesgo. Ante la falta de una legislación sólida, se imponen los criterios científico-técnico-políticos de dichas agencias internacionales, los cuales serán conceptualizados en términos de jurisdicciones epistémicas, desde la literatura STS. Metodológicamente se ha procedido mediante relevamientos y análisis de fuentes documentales: legales, normas técnicas, guías o directivas para ensayo y gestión de nanomateriales, entre otros.
Nanomateriales carbonosos y óxido de silicio para la remoción de toxinas urémicas: una revisión
Authors: Sánchez-Huerta Rebeca , Cabello-Alvarado Christian , Andrade-Guel Marlene , García-Zamora Maricela , Valdez-Garza Janett , Pérez-Álvarez Marissa , Yasser-Ruiz Antelmo , Ávila-Orta Carlos Alberto
Published: November 2024

La enfermedad renal crónica es un problema de salud global que afecta a millones de personas en todo el mundo. Uno de los tratamientos más comunes para esta condición es la hemodiálisis, que implica la eliminación de toxinas urémicas del torrente sanguíneo mediante un sistema extracorpóreo. Sin embargo, la eficacia de la hemodiálisis puede verse limitada por la presencia de toxinas urémicas de bajo peso molecular difíciles de eliminar mediante técnicas convencionales. En los últimos años, se ha investigado el uso de nanomateriales carbonosos y óxido de silicio como adsorbentes para la remoción de estas toxinas, debido a sus propiedades únicas de alta superficie y capacidad de adsorción. Estos materiales representan una nueva y prometedora clase de adsorbentes para la remoción de toxinas urémicas en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica, que mejoren el porcentaje de remoción en la sangre y aumenten la calidad de vida de los pacientes. En esta revisión, se presenta un análisis detallado de los avances más recientes en el uso de nanomateriales carbonosos y óxido de silicio para la remoción de toxinas urémicas, así como los avances más recientes en este campo, con un enfoque en los mecanismos de adsorción y la eficacia de remoción.
Deployment and Scalability of Ubuntu Core in IoT Ecosystems
Authors: Narnavre Siddhesh
Published: November 2024

While the count of IoT devices is increasing every day, so do the incidents associating with IoT devices. Most of the IoT
devices lack security protections, thereby posing a threat to them and exposing it to attacks like the one carried out by 2016’s
Mirai Botnet. Researchers aimed for improving security and mitigating risks associated with IoT devices. To this, the researchers
developed various open-source operating systems, as well as dependable and secure operating systems in particular for Internet
of Things (IoT) devices. This paper describes the deployment and scalability of one of such operating systems, namely Ubuntu
Core.
BhashaBlend: Enabling Multilingual understanding of videos through NLP for Deaf and Hearing Impaired users
Authors: Kamble Milind
Published: November 2024

In India's diverse educational landscape, linguistic barriers and hearing impairments present significant challenges to
effective learning. The research introduces an innovative NLP-driven solution aimed at overcoming these hurdles by offering a
comprehensive educational platform. This platform includes features such as subtitle generation, text summarization, Q&A
generation for content recall, multilingual translation, and Indian Sign Language (ISL) support. Leveraging a fine-tuned
Whisper model for Speech-to-Text Translation (STT) and conducting a comparative study of BERT, T5, and TextRank for
subtitle summarization, this approach ensures optimized language understanding and content generation across various NLP
applications. Through the utilization of ConceptNet and BERT for question answering tasks, the system demonstrates impressive
performance metrics, including a 95.12% accuracy rate in subtitle generation and an average WER of 3.43%. While manual
evaluation was necessary due to the absence of specific datasets, this innovative approach represents an advancement in
addressing educational accessibility gaps in India, fostering the Right to Education to all individual users in an educational
environment.
Optimization of Resin Infusion Processes in Composite Manufacturing: An Experimental Study on Void Formation
Authors: G N Yogavardhan Swamy
Published: November 2024

This research aims at determining the effect of the process parameters namely the vacuum pressure, resin viscosity,
temperature and flow rate on formation of voids in the composite manufacturing during resin infusion process. Thus, the study
executes controlled experiments and quantitatively examines void content under different parameter configurations to determine
that certain conditions substantially reduce voids, improving composite quality. The study reveals that selected vacuum pressure
of about 100 kPa, resin viscosity of 200-250 cP at higher temperature and carefully regulated flow rates of 10- 15mL/min help to
reduce air bubbles to the barest minimum. These findings provide significant advantages to composite producers on aspects of
productivity, mechanical properties and material costs. Similarly, the results indicate the following from secondary research and
comparative analysis: Further investigation of real-time void monitoring, exploring advanced optimization with machine
learning models. This research is relevant for the enhancement of low-cost and efficient manufacturing techniques in industries
that incorporate high-performance composites
The Design of Fiber Optical Sensor for the detection of Anthocyanin level in Blueberry
Authors: Pandhare Mauli K.
Published: November 2024

Blueberries' freshness, maturity, and nutritional worth can only be determined by their anthocyanin concentration.
Known for its antioxidant qualities, anthocyanins are the pigments that give blueberries red, purple, and blue hues.
Conventional techniques, such as spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), are very accurate
yet costly, time-consuming, and destructive when used to measure anthocyanin quantities. Conversely, fiber optic sensors (FOS)
use the absorption characteristics of visible light, namely in the 520-580 nm range, to provide a real-time, invasive option for
anthocyanin detection. The main goal of this study is to simulate and create a fiber optic sensor to assess the amount of
anthocyanins in crushed blueberries. A smashed Blueberry was used to simulate the transmission and absorption of light. This
technique for quick and accurate anthocyanin measurement by simulating light propagation and absorption in crushed
Blueberry samples and designing an ideal fiber optic setup. To construct the sensor, the right materials must be chosen, the
system must be calibrated with different levels of anthocyanin concentrations, and FOS and laboratory testing must confirm its
functionality. According to the results, fiber optic sensors have great promise for use in precision farming and quality control
settings in the agricultural and food processing industries.
To Study the Dietary and Lifestyle Modification on Prediabetic Patients
Authors: Sharma Ms. Rani Kumari
Published: November 2024

This study uses convenient sampling and primary data to examine the impact of Diet and lifestyle changes on
prediabetic patients. Based on their pre-existing blood reports, participants were chosen and enrolled in the study. Personalized
meal plans with an emphasis on balanced nutrition, less refined sugar and carbohydrate intake, and more whole grains, fruits,
and vegetables given to the respondent. Respondent were also urged to incorporate frequent physical activity according to their
preferences and fitness levels. Self-reported questionnaires, food diaries, physical activity logs, and recurring clinician
evaluations were used to collect data in order to track changes in body mass index (BMI), blood glucose levels, and other health
indicators. Significant gains in individual’s BMI, glycaemic management, and general well-being were shown by statistical
studies. Participants notably reported higher levels of energy and improved quality of life, proving the viability and advantages of
non-pharmacological therapies in the management of prediabetes. The study emphasizes how important customized, allencompassing strategies are for managing prediabetes and preventing diabetes. These results offer useful information to help
legislators and healthcare professionals create and carry out successful preventative initiatives.
Experimental analysis on Self Compacting Concrete by using Nano - Silica Gel
Authors: R Kuwar Leena , G Patil Vrundavani , P Girase Vaishnavi , R Wani Shubham , Bhadane Prof. J. P. , Badgujar Prof. P. R. , Sonawane Prof. S. Y. , Borase Prof. N. R.
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) has gained widespread recognition in modern construction due to its ability to flow
under its weight, eliminating the need for mechanical vibration. Despite its numerous advantages, challenges such as
maintaining stability, durability, and achieving optimal mechanical performance persist. Incorporating nano-silica gel, a
material known for its high pozzolanic activity and micro-filling capability, offers a promising solution to address these
challenges. This experimental study evaluates the impact of nano-silica gel on the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of
SCC.
The research involves preparing SCC mixes with varying nano-silica gel dosages (0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2% by weight of cement)
and analyzing their performance through a series of standardized tests. Fresh properties such as slump flow, T500 flow time,
and V-funnel tests are used to assess workability and flow characteristics. Hardened properties, including compressive strength,
split tensile strength, and flexural strength, are evaluated at different curing ages. Durability is analyzed through Rapid Chloride
Penetration and Sulfate Resistance tests to assess the resistance to chemical attacks.
Results indicate that the inclusion of nano-silica gel significantly enhances the flowability, compressive strength, and durability
of SCC. The optimal performance is observed at 1% nano-silica gel dosage, beyond which a reduction in workability and
strength occurs due to increased particle agglomeration. This study demonstrates that nano-silica gel can substantially improve
SCC properties, making it a viable material for high-performance and sustainable construction practices. These findings
contribute to the ongoing development of advanced concrete technologies, paving the way for future research in optimizing SCC
mixes with nano-materials.
LX-mixers for QAOA: Optimal mixers restricted to subspaces and the stabilizer formalism
Authors: Fuchs Franz G. , Bassa Ruben Pariente
Published: November 2024

We present a novel formalism to both understand and construct mixers that preserve a given subspace. The method connects and utilizes the stabilizer formalism that is used in error correcting codes. This can be useful in the setting when the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA), a popular meta-heuristic for solving combinatorial optimization problems, is applied in the setting where the constraints of the problem lead to a feasible subspace that is large but easy to specify. The proposed method gives a systematic way to construct mixers that are resource efficient in the number of controlled not gates and can be understood as a generalization of the well-known X and XY mixers and a relaxation of the Grover mixer: Given a basis of any subspace, a resource efficient mixer can be constructed that preserves the subspace. The numerical examples provided show a dramatic reduction of CX gates when compared to previous results. We call our approach logical X-Mixer or logical X QAOA (LX-QAOA), since it can be understood as dividing the subspace into code spaces of stabilizers S and consecutively applying logical rotational X gates associated with these code spaces. Overall, we hope that this new perspective can lead to further insight into the development of quantum algorithms.
Reviev of the Monograf “Strategizing of the Tourizm and Trade Show Industries in the Russian Far East”
Authors: Lomakina N. V.
Published: November 2024

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF STATE STATISTICS SERVICES IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, FEDOTOV S.P. , NEKHAEVA D.V. ,   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to study the experience of State Statistics Services in the Russian Empire, the USSR and modern Russia. A lot of work was done to form the comprehensive system from the establishing the first statistics service at the beginning of the 19th century till the present. In this regard, the analysis of Statistics Services actual experience is relevant. It helps to prioritize the research problem of the article. The research problem is to identify the features and characteristics of the Statistics Services work and to deter-mine their relationship with the state.
Both general scientific (comparison, analysis, deduction and induction) and special scientific historical methodologies are used in the current research. The goal of general scientific analysis is to identify the re-search trends and to formulate the research problem. Such special historical methods as source study and historiographic analysis are used. They are to determine the level of knowledge and to identify available sources.
The authors reveal the formation stages of Statistics Services since the beginning of the 19th century in Russia. The authors determine the formation features of Statistics Services and identify the key historical figures who influenced the statistics development in Russia. Notably, they mention the role of the famous Russian scientist P.P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, the first head of the Central Statistical Committee.
The given analysis forces the research to examine Statistics Services experience in details at any one time. A priority issue is to study the role of the Central Statistical Committee in organizing the first in the histo-ry of Russia population census in 1897. The Central Statistical Committee prepared final documents and collections after the census.
As a result, the authors conclude that Statistics Services are an integral part of the state mechanism functioning. Through statistics, the government takes the necessary steps on time, and have opportunities for changes and innovations. The beginning of the Statistics Services functioning dates back to the reign of Em-peror Alexander I. The era of Emperor Alexander II was the next important stage in the Statistics Services development in the Russian Empire. It was when the Central Statistical Committee was established. During the Soviet era, Statistics Services were quickly transformed and integrated into the everyday work of the Soviet state. During the Great Patriotic War, the role of Statistics Services was very important. Statistics Ser-vices wre responsible for collecting statistics related to food stocks, production and available material re-sources for the USSR Government. After the USSR collapsed, Statistics Services were transformed again, but they continue to perform their important function of data collecting and updating that are essential for the State functioning.
THE FEATURES OF CRIME IN YAROSLAVl PROVINCE IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY (1870-1890s)
Authors:   P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University, POPOVA A.V.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to do statistical analysis of crimes in Yaroslavl province in the 1870-1890s. The author compares the dynamics of the crime rate and pays special attention to gender, age and territorial aspects. The author also considers the types of crimes, motives for their commission, categories of criminals and measures to combat crime. The author analyzes the influence of various factors over the number and types of crimes, and examines the changes in crime rates during the period under review.
A statistical data analysis as well as problem-chronological, comparative-historical, synchronic and general scientific (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction) methodologies are used in the study. The author examines the data from “Review of Yaroslavl Province [by year]” from 1876 to 1895, calculates the crime dynamics and compares the results with the available data from academic papers.
As a result, the author concludes that the statistical data partially refute traditional knowledge on the continuously increasing crime rate in Yaroslavl province in the second half of the 19th century. The academic paper analysis identifies some local features of crime during the period under review: the dynamics do not have sharp rise, and the crime curve reflects increasing and decreasing for 20 years. At the same time, the author notes that Yaroslavl province had the same crime processes as the whole country did. Due to demographic and social characteristics of the Central Russian typical province, the majority of offenses were committed by Russian middle-aged men as in the whole empire. Theft is the leading type of crime throughout the period under study.
The research results helps to clarify the available data on crime in Yaroslavl province in the second half of the 19th century, to identify the main types, motives, factors of crime and the characteristics of criminals, to compare the data with those of other Russian provinces. The data analysis provides a better understanding the causes and features of crime in Russia in the post-reform period. The research materials can be used in the development of special courses and special seminars on local history, the history of crime, the public life of Russian society, and the social history of Russia in the second half of the 19th century.
PROVINCIAL STATISTICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: LEGISLATIVE AND PERSONNEL ANALYSIS (A CASE STUDY OF KOSTROMA PROVINCE)
Authors:   P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University, KHARITONOV G.P.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the diverse activity of the Kostroma provincial Statistical Committee members. The author examines the influence of the personnel on the effectiveness and efficiency of the provincial Statistical Committee work. Special attention is paid to the evolution of legislation and regulation of membership in provincial Statistical Committees, and to analysis of their social and professional structure.
Unpublished archival materials of the Kostroma provincial Statistical Committee of the second half of the XIX century are used in the study. In addition, records and statistical materials, periodicals and personal papers are examined. Special-historical (problem-chronological, historical-systemic and comparative-historical methods) and general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction) are used in the study.
Due to the archival materials analysis, the author concludes that the Kostroma provincial Statistical Committee stuff consisted of various social members. Local clergymen made up the committee majority. It was a typical feature of the provincial Statistical Committees of the Russian Empire. The committee stuff also consisted of raznochintsy and burghers, local merchants and even peasants. The ability and desire to devote himself to the study of various province issues were the only condition for the Committee membership. A wide social structure of the provincial Statistical Committees facilitated the democratization of their activities in the second half of the XIX century. An active part of the urban community, representatives of the intelligentsia and officials also belonged to the Committee. The wide social structure highly raised the status of the Committee and made it one of the leading scientific centers in the province.
The research results provide a better understanding the special activities of provincial Statistical Committees, which were a synthesis of state institution and scientific society, and identifying Committees importance in the formation of national government statistics, their contribution to the scientific development, educational and local history activities in the Russian province in the second half of the 19th century. The research materials can be used in the development of special courses and special seminars on local history, the statistics history, and the public life of Russian society in the post-reform period.
POLITICAL ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY OF STATEHOOD OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY MONARCHIES
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, KABATSKY M.S.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to consider the key political and historical aspects of the transformation of the monarchical systems of modern European states.
The parliamentary monarchy is one of the main forms of government represented in the European historical region, and at the same time acts as a priority for adaptation to the modern political context. Europe has extensive experience of monarchism, which makes studding monarchies a priority in the analysis of a number of European states, including countries such as the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Principalities of Andorra, Liechtenstein and Monaco, the Kingdoms of Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Norway and Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The author studies the influence of historical events on political changes in countries and the further evolution of the form of government. Today the problem of historical experience influence on the development of hereditary power systems and the current state of political institutions seems to be insufficiently studied. Using historical, institutional and systemic methods, the author explores the patterns of evolution of European parliamentary monarchies. The author notes the natural and progressive development of hereditary statehood within the adaptation to a changing historical context.
Historical epochs present new challenges to the hereditary power systems, which require their change and adaptation in order to preserve statehood and prevent the abolition of the monarchy. The influence of the political and historical process over the modern political systems of European states with hereditary power is noted. The onset of the era of well–established European democracy, which during the XX - XXI centuries is one of the key factors encouraging European monarchies to make political changes in favor of reducing the personal power of the sovereign in favor of representative institutions of power.
As a result, the author emphasizes that modern institutions of the monarchical component were able to ensure the current level of political stability as a consequence of the accumulation of the effect of historical events, including remote episodes of centuries and millennia ago. The author shows that the political culture of countries and the general historical experience directly affect the current state of monarchical institutions.
The study results can be applied in the modern political systems analysis of European parliamentary monarchies, as well as in the historical research context. Thus, the author proves that, when conducting political and historical studies of states with a hereditary form of government, it is necessary not only to refer to the current state, but also to take into account the historical specifics of the development of statehood. Historical experience helps to better understand the current state of government institutions, and also use them in making managerial decisions regarding further reform of a monarchical regime.
KEYNOTE at SIMM-posium, November 2024, on Echoes from the torn down fourth wall
Authors: Jacob Anderskov
Published: November 2024

This is a exposition-version of a Keynote speech, held at SIMM-posium, Copenhagen, November 2024

Drawing on findings and experience from the Artistic Research project "Echoes from the torn down fourth wall", this keynote will explore key perspectives on building bridges between “art music” (whatever that means) and community singing. The research project began with an inquiry into audience participation within improvised concerts and has reinterpreted familiar Danish song material in an art music setting where the audience sings along in songs they know.
Topics will include proposals for understanding the social dynamics of participation and listening through the framework of 4e cognition; in this case, thinking of listening as embodied, embedded, enacted, and extended. The role of the spectator across different performance art domains will be examined, focusing on how the project has challenged notions and ideals of the spectator’s separation (or lack thereof) from the musical event.
Additionally, genre theory will be employed to rethink the distinctions and overlaps between “cultural” and “art” perspectives in the interpretation of inherited musical traditions. Approaches to possible renegotiations of musical traditions – whether through confirmation or destabilization – will also be discussed, partly in the Danish context of the project, but also extended more generally beyond this specific starting point.
MELACARE Nurse-led follow-up after early-stage melanoma: protocol and feasibility
Authors: Hansen Sara M. , Johansen Christoffer , Obinah Magnus P.B. , Kasparian Nadine A. , Genter Peter , Bidstrup Pernille E. , Hölmich Lisbet R.
Published: November 2024

Background and purpose: We developed the Melacare nurse-led intervention, which combines educationin skin self-examination as a resource-conscious approach to detecting recurrence and management of fear of cancer recurrence in patients treated for melanoma. This publication presents the Melacare study protocol and evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of Melacare prior to a larger randomised controlled trial.
Material and methods: Feasibility and acceptability of Melacare were evaluated in an intervention-only feasibility study, in which patients attended two nurse-led intervention sessions coupled with an educational booklet. Participants completed patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaires at baseline and before each session. After the intervention, participants completed a study-specific feedback questionnaire. Feasibility was evaluated in terms of recruitment, adherence, and attendance. Self-reported outcomes from the study-specific questionnaire on intervention effects were also collected.
Results of the feasibility study: Fourteen patients (nine stage IA, five stage IB melanoma) participated. Attendance and recruitment rates were 100%, all participants completed the baseline and PRO questionnaires, and 100% read at least half of the educational booklet. In terms of intervention effects, all patients reported improved knowledge of performing skin self-examination and coping with the fear of cancer recurrence.
Interpretation: Results indicate that the Melacare nurse-led intervention is highly feasible and acceptable for use with patients treated for early-stage melanoma. Prior to clinical trial commencement, minor refinements include changing the method of recruiting by telephone and offering
Analysis of the efficiency of suburban passenger transportation on the Lviv railway sections
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Voznyak Oleh , Bandrivskyi Pavlo ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: November 2024

A developed transport system ensures the population's needs in safe movement and guarantees stable functioning and development of the production sphere. Despite being consistently unprofitable, suburban transportation by railway remains attractive for many population categories. The developed railway network, the low cost of transportation, and the capacity reserve of most sections partially compensate for the existing shortcomings and contribute to further development and open new prospects for attracting additional users of transport services. The main problems of suburban passenger transport, which worsen the quality of the services provided and affect the competitiveness of railway suburban transport compared to other modes of transport, are examined in this article. During the analysis of the schedule of suburban trains departing and arriving at the Lviv station, irrational management decisions were found that left room for improvement. In addition, the load factor of rolling stock on the routes Lviv-Sambir-Sianky and Sianky-Sambir-Lviv was determined, and it dropped to 40% during the follow-up, which indicates inefficient use of rolling stock. The ratio of the time the train stays at the stops to the total duration of the route in suburban traffic is also calculated. The time on the road for the Sambir- Stryi route was 69%, and the technical speed was only 21.7 km/h. The results obtained in the article are also typical for many other monitoring areas, indicating this problem's repeatability.

The positive experience of European countries in solving similar problems allows us to react correctly to the situation and take short-term measures to change the dynamics to a positive one without additional time losses. It is also worth noting that a set of measures to improve the services provided to passengers must be carried out according to the requirements of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability, which must be ensured upon joining the European Union. Further investigations should analyze the flow of passengers at all stations and stopping points to identify the main points of creating passenger flow on researching routes.
Experimental determination of lateral sway of a pneumatic spring when passing through a railroad switch in conditions of provision of high-speed trains` safety
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kuzyshyn Andrii , Kovalchuk Vitalii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Sobolevska Yulia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lesiv Julia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: November 2024

The operation of railway rolling stock under high-speed conditions is crucial for Ukraine, as it will increase the throughput and carrying capacity of the railway network and improve the mobility of people in large cities. The dynamic behavior of the pneumatic spring, as the main structural element of the suspension system of high-speed rolling stock, has been studied. It is noted that the issue of the dynamic performance of the pneumatic spring is of broad scientific interest, as it directly affects the dynamic indicators and safety of the rolling stock when interacting with the track. Since the force interaction is random, depending on the condition of the rolling stock and the track, the study is based on experimental research on the dynamic behavior of the pneumatic spring. A methodology for the experimental determination of the lateral sway of the pneumatic spring of high-speed rolling stock when moving through a rail switch has been developed. It included testing the movement of a test stand over the switch and crossing in both forward and reverse directions. The vertical deformations of the pneumatic spring were recorded at diametrically opposite points in the longitudinal direction. It was found that the deformation of the pneumatic spring causes a tilt angle of the spring, with the average values being 0.667 degrees for forward movement, 0.697 degrees for the reverse for the switch blade area, and 0.369 degrees for forward movement, 0.468 degrees for the reverse for the crossing area. The results obtained can be used in the study of the dynamic characteristics of the pneumatic spring, allowing for the evaluation of its dynamic and safety indicators even at the design stage of rolling stock. In addition, the results will enable monitoring of the technical condition of the pneumatic spring, ensuring key safety indicators in high-speed operation.
Optimization of used engine oil Furnace Design with Initial Heater
Authors: Sahbudin Muhammad , Hermawan Wawan , Sutejo Agus
Published: November 2024

Used engine oil is a waste from various types of machinery that has potential as an alternative fuel. The viscous characteristics of used engine oil require viscosity adjustment to be utilized as fuel. Nowadays used engine oil burners are generally using an external heater as an initial preheater, which causes the thermal efficiency decreased. The aims of this study are optimizing the design of the used engine oil burner by adding an initial heater and to find the optimum operating conditions of the burner to improve thermal. The initial heater is a spiral-shaped heat exchanger around the flame inside the burner, using its heat to decrease the viscous of used engine oil, so the used engine oil can be used as burner fuel. This study is varying the combustion air flowrate at 3.2×10-3 kg/s, 4.6×10-3 kg/s, and 6.4×10-3 kg/s and fuel rates of 2.1×10-4 kg/s, 3.1×10-4 kg/s, and 4.3×10-4 kg/s so the best performance of the burner will be observed. The results were obtained the best burner performance air flowrate of 4.6×10-3 kg/s and fuel flow rate of 4.3×10-4 kg/s, producing flue gas heat of 544°C, useful energy of 2.69 kW, and a resulting thermal efficiency of 59.54%. Keywords: Burner, Design optimization, Initial heater, Used engine oil, Viscosity.
Tumors of the Skull Vault in Three Cases and a Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors: Liévin Panu , Lahlou Salma , Chellaoui Abdelmajid , Ibahioin Khadija , Naja Abdessamad , Lakhdar Abdelkrim
Published: November 2024

Tumors of the vault of the skull are rare and truly diverse, dominated in frequency by secondary lesions. Data from the literature concerning the frequency of bone tumors and the cranial location of primary tumors vary from 0.8% to 2%. They can be incidentally discovered or revealed by local signs, the most frequently encountered being painful or painless cranial deformities. The clinic is generally not very suggestive of the tumor specifically in question, although it can guide through the signs and symptoms present (such as inflammation and pain). The neuroradiological assessment, essential for their management, is no longer conceivable without computed tomography. We have collected in this work, in the light of a retrospective study including 3 cases, the pathogenetic, epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects within the Neurosurgery Department of the CHU Ibn Rochd of Casablanca of the tumoral lesions at the level of the vault of the skull. The etiological diagnosis of vault tumors is very polymorphic. We collected 3 cases whose average age was 30 years, with extremes ranging from 12 to 45 years with a female predominance, and whose histological diagnoses were all different from each other.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PSAK 409 IN ENHANCING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF ZAKAT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CASE STUDY ON THE NATIONAL ZAKAT AMIL AGENCY (BAZNAS) MATARAM CITY
Authors: Hani Siti Inges Putri , Sukma Paradisa
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the way that BAZNAS in Mataram City applies PSAK 409 to the management of zakat, infaq, and sadaqah. As one of the Zakat Management Organisations created by the government to manage the zakat funds collected from muzaki, BASNAZ bears the obligation of guaranteeing accountability and transparency to all parties involved. This study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology that includes in-depth interviews with relevant parties at BAZNAS Mataram City and documentation gathering approaches. According to the study's findings, BAZNAS handles zakat accounting appropriately and makes reference to PSAK Number 409. In order to improve accountability, BAZNAS Mataram City has submitted accurate and timely financial reports that are based on PSAK 409's components. In the aim to increase openness, BASNAZ Mataram City has informed stakeholders about the administration and distribution of zakat by publishing monthly financial reports on its website, Facebook page, and Instagram account. Furthermore, BAZNAS Mataram City has instituted a Management Information System (SIMBA) to facilitate openness, with frequent updates.
PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND SOFT SKILLS ON NON-ASN STAFF READINESS IN BUREAUCRATIC CHANGE
Authors: Widyawati Widyawati , Syafrinadina Syafrinadina , Susanto Edi
Published: November 2024

Bureaucratic Change is a challenge that must be faced by non-ASN employees in the government sector. Personal adjustments and soft skills such as communication and conflict management are considered important to increase the readiness of non-ASN employees to deal with these changes. This study aims to analyze the effect of self-adjustment and soft skills on the readiness of non-ASN employees to face bureaucratic changes in the Indragiri Hilir Regional Government, Riau. Using the Structural Equation Modeling method and involving 200 non-ASN employees selected through purposive sampling, this study shows that self-adjustment and soft skills have a significant positive effect on employee readiness and adaptability. These results have important implications for the development of training programs that focus on improving soft skills relevant to bureaucratic dynamics. The study recommends increased skills training to strengthen the readiness of non-ASN employees to face bureaucratic changes in the public sector.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CAREER RESILIENCE: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS A MEDIATOR IN THE GIG ECONOMY
Authors: Fauzi Maulidza Nur , Lilis Ardini Lilis Ardini
Published: November 2024

This study addresses the research gap in understanding how social support influences career resilience among gig economy workers, with emotional intelligence as a mediating factor. While prior research has explored these variables in traditional employment contexts, there is limited investigation within the gig economy, especially in the Lamongan Regency. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between social support and career resilience and the mediating role of emotional intelligence. A quantitative approach using an explanatory research method was employed, with data collected from 100 gig workers through a Likert-scale questionnaire. The results demonstrate that social support positively impacts career resilience, with emotional intelligence enhancing this effect by mediating the relationship between the two. Gig workers with higher emotional intelligence showed greater adaptability in overcoming career challenges. These findings suggest the importance of fostering both social support networks and emotional intelligence to bolster career resilience. This research provides new insights for developing support mechanisms and training programs to improve gig workers' resilience in volatile work environments.
Between Realms: The Island as a Liminal Space of Redemption and Fantasy in ‘the Tempest’ and ‘Lost’
Authors: Zhou (First author) Mingying , Zhang Xiaohong
Published: November 2024

This article embarks on a comparative analysis to uncover the role of the island as a liminal space in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the television series Lost, exploring its function in facilitating redemption, fantasy, and transformation. The study elucidates how both narratives utilize the island not merely as a setting but as a crucial catalyst for character evolution and thematic depth. Through an examination of geographical, temporal, and psychological dimensions of liminality, the article demonstrates the island’s pivotal role as a space where human complexity, the quest for identity, and aspirations towards redemption unfold. The comparative inquiry highlights narrative and thematic correspondences, underlining the interpretive richness offered by the concept of liminality within literary and media studies. This analysis accentuates the enduring significance of liminal spaces in fostering significant personal and collective transformations, despite disparities in medium and historical context.
Characteristics of Canadians who use vaping products, by smoking status: findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2020
Authors: Czoli Christine D. , Guertin Camille , Dubois Daniel , Farrell Nancy , Luongo Gabriella , Williams Gillian , Mischki Trevor
Published: November 2024

Introduction

To date, surveillance of vaping among Canadians (using vaping products with or without nicotine) has largely been examined with respect to age and smoking status. However, a nationally representative examination of a broad set of characteristics is lacking. This study characterized Canadians aged 15 years and older who vape, stratified by smoking status.

Methods

Data from the 2020 Canadian Community Health Survey (unweighted analytical sample size: 28 413 respondents) were used to examine past-30-day vaping stratified by smoking status (current smoking, former smoking, and never/nonsmoking). A Sexand Gender-Based Analysis Plus approach was used to select individual-level characteristics for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to examine outcomes by each characteristic and multivariable logistic regression models were constructed to identify significant factors associated with each past-30-day vaping by smoking status category, using weighted data.

Results

In 2020, 2.0% (605 000) of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported vaping and current smoking (dual use), 1.2% (372 000) reported vaping and former smoking and 1.1% (352 000) reported vaping and never/nonsmoking. Within each past-30-day vaping by smoking status category, certain subgroups presented higher risks: youth and young adults, men, and those having a mood and/or anxiety disorder had higher odds of dual use. Vaping and former smoking was associated with self-identification as a man, having a mood and/or anxiety disorder and provincial region. Youth and young adults, men and those identifying as not a visible minority had higher odds of vaping and never/nonsmoking.

Conclusion

This analysis of Canadians who vape, stratified by smoking status, identifies high-prevalence subpopulations and informs us of the composition of vaping populations by select characteristics, deepening our understanding of Canadians who engage in vaping behaviours.
Perceptions of overdose response hotlines and applications among rural and remote individuals who use drugs in Canada: a qualitative study
Authors: Viste Dylan , Rioux William , Medwid Marguerite , Williams Kienan , Tailfeathers Esther , Lee Amanda , Jafri Farah , Zobell Stryder , Ghosh S. Monty
Published: November 2024

Introduction

The overdose epidemic continues to be one of the largest public health crises in Canada. Various harm reduction supports have been implemented to curb this epidemic; however, they remain concentrated within urban settings. To address this limitation, overdose response hotlines and applications (ORHA) are novel, technologybased harm reduction services that may reduce drug-related mortality for people who use substances (PWUS) living in rural communities through virtual supervised consumption. These services enable more timely and remote activation of emergency responses, should an individual become unresponsive. We aimed to explore the experiences, perceptions and attitudes surrounding ORHA of individuals living in rural areas.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 PWUS (7 [46.7%] male, 9 [60%] Indigenous) who lived in rural, remote or Indigenous communities. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Six key themes emerged: (1) participants viewed ORHA as a pragmatic intervention for rural areas but noted potential limitations to its uptake and effectiveness; (2) rural geography may hinder EMS response times, reducing the efficacy of ORHA; (3) ORHA uptake may be limited due to significant stigma faced by PWUS in these communities; (4) lack of access to technology remains a barrier to ORHA access; (5) harm reduction awareness is often limited in rural communities; and (6) there are unique social implications around substance use and harm reduction for rural Indigenous PWUS.

Conclusion

While participants believed that ORHA may be a feasible harm reduction strategy for rural PWUS, limitations, including response times, technological access and substance use stigma, remain.