bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE OPERATION OF THE PANASONIC NCR-18650B ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY
Authors:   Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam, Phi Cuong Anh NGUYEN ,   Faculty of Automobile Technology, Hanoi University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam, Duc Hieu LE ,   Faculty of Automobile Technology, Hanoi University of Industry, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ngoc Minh LUONG ,   Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam
Published: March 2024

This paper focuses on studying the influence of temperature on the working process of Panasonic NCR-18650B electric vehicle battery. Through the Matlab - Simulink simulation tool, the effects related to the charging/discharging process of electric vehicle batteries such as voltage, current and state of charge (SOC) have been considered at different temperature of 0, 25, 50 degrees Celsius. Research results contribute to optimizing battery usage, thereby minimizing the impact of batteries on the environment, contributing to the development of the current electric car industry.
LAX - FRIEDRICHS REGULARIZATION DIFFERENCE ALGORITHM FOR TRAFFIC DENSITY FORECASTING PROBLEM WITH DELAY
Authors:   University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, Dinh Dung NGUYEN
Published: March 2024

In recent years, traffic density forecasting has been playing an important role in developing and improving the performance of intelligent traffic systems. Traffic density forecasting to optimize traffic management, urban management of vehicular traffic have the ability to coordinate traffic, optimize traffic light signals and apply intelligent regulation based on forecasts, thereby improving the handling of the road segment and reducing travel time. Therefore, the construction of predictive algorithms along with integration into traffic management systems is essential to promote the sustainable development of intelligent transportation systems in the future. In this research, an algorithm has been developed to predict traffic density on the delayed Lighthill - Whitham - Richards (LWR) model, in which a regularization difference method has been proposed as the basis for the algorithm. This article mainly focus on building an algorithm and performing experimental calculations to verify the correctness of the algorithm on a mathematical model.
SAFETY PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT OF COMPRESSIVE TOP CHORD OF STEEL PONY TRUSS BRIDGES USING HYPERCUBE LATIN SAMPLING AND MONTE CARLO SIMULATION
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam, Trong Ha NGUYEN , Anh Nghia TRAN ,   Department of Mathematics, School of Education, Vinh University, Nghe An, Vietnam
Published: March 2024

The steel pony-truss bridge is a structure commonly used in road and rail traffic. It has a simple structure, a large bearing capacity, and high economic efficiency. The safety of steel pony-truss bridges is highly dependent on the stability conditions of the top chord. This paper presents the reliability assessment of the compressive top chord of steel pony truss bridges according to stability conditions. For this purpose, a deterministic model was built from the stability conditions of the compressive top chord; then, a stochastic model was established based on the deterministic model, in which the structural geometries and material properties are random parameters. Finally, the reliability of the structure is evaluated using Hypercube Latin sampling and Monte-Carlo simulation.
The Effect of Talent Management on the Performance of the Banks and the Commitment of the Employees
Authors: Nasrin Sunita
Published: March 2024

Talent management is a ceaseless process by which it ensures that talented people are placed in the right position. In addition, they are maintained and developed effectively. The study tried to investigate the outcome of talent management on employee performance and commitment of Commercial Bank in Bangladesh. It also examines how the level of commitment of bank employees contributes to the bank’s performance. At first, the independent variables were talent management and the dependent variable were optimum performance and career commitment. Secondly, the independent variable was career commitment and dependent variable was the performance of the banks. The sample for this study was 100 employees of different commercial banks. Primary data was collected in the study through the use of questionnaires. The SPSS statistical software 26.0 and Smart PLS 3.2.9 versions were used to perform these statistical analyses. The findings of this research show that there are significant relationships among talent management, the performance of the banks and the commitment of the employees.
South American Joyce
Authors: Vilela-Jones Camille
Published: March 2024

Several translations of the novel Ulysses by James Joyce exist in a variety of languages, even, recently, Chinese. It was published in 1922 and it was thereupon translated to German, French, and even Polish and Czech. One might be surprised to learn that three translations of the Irish novel have appeared in Brazilian Portuguese, with a fourth one planned to be published later this year. Unfortunately, the circumstances and the translators behind these publications have scarcely been considered outside of Brazil. Discussing these aspects highlights this marginalized country’s perceptions and contributions to the divulgation of Ulysses to Brazil along the years. I, thus, analyze the three Brazilian translations of the novel and their usage of polysemic words and vulgar language as I investigate them according to Lawrence Venuti’s concepts of domesticating and foreignizing translations. Analyzing the three Brazilian translations in terms of their foreignizing and domesticating traits is to address current transnational concerns in the fields of modernism, postcolonial literature, and translation, as a dialogue is brought to the forefront concerning possible connections and bridges the translators might have established between the two cultures and languages. This transnational trait is specifically important to marginalized cultures in order to highlight their contributions to Western novels, furthering, thus, the necessity and importance of understanding other perceptions of literary movements, in this case, modernism.
America in Vietnam
Authors: Schandler Herbert Y.
Published: March 2024

This controversial and timely book about the American experience in Vietnam provides the first full exploration of the perspectives of the North Vietnamese leadership before, during, and after the war. Herbert Y. Schandler offers unique insights into the mindsets of the North Vietnamese and their response to diplomatic and military actions of the Americans, laying out the full scale of the disastrous U.S. political and military misunderstandings of Vietnamese history and motivations. Including frank quotes from Vietnamese leaders, the book offers important new knowledge that allows us to learn invaluable lessons from the perspective of a victorious enemy.

Unlike most military officers who served in Vietnam, Schandler is convinced the war was unwinnable, no matter how long America stayed the course or how many resources were devoted to it. He is remarkably qualified to make these judgments as an infantry commander during the Vietnam War, a Pentagon policymaker, and a scholar who taught at West Point and National Defense University. His extensive personal interviews with North Vietnamese are drawn from his many trips to Hanoi after the war. Schandler provides not only a definitive analysis of the American failure in Vietnam but a crucial foundation for exploring the potential for success in the current guerrilla wars the United States is fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
China's Tibet?
Authors: Smith Warren W.
Published: March 2024

This groundbreaking book explores China's efforts to assimilate Tibet, in the process rewriting Tibetan history to conform to Beijing's goals. Warren W. Smith Jr. provides the historical context for understanding the current situation through an overview of China's actual—as opposed to its promised—policies toward Tibet over time. His clear-eyed appraisal of Chinese policy convincingly shows that the PRC's ultimate intention is assimilation rather than autonomy. The author argues that Beijing fears that any genuine autonomy or dialogue with the Dalai Lama will fuel renewed nationalism in "China's Tibet," as the Chinese leadership calls its possession.

The book highlights China's past and current propaganda on Tibet to demonstrate China's sensitivity and defensiveness regarding the legitimacy of its rule. It traces the history of Sino-Tibetan dialogue to show how China has tried to use it to defuse Tibetan exile and international criticism, while making no concessions in regard to Tibetan autonomy. In the absence of any solution, Smith advocates the promotion of Tibet's right to self-determination as the most viable strategy for sustaining international attention and maintaining the most essential elements of Tibetan national identity. Smith's thoroughly informed work will be valuable not only to Tibet experts and students, but also to the larger world of Tibet activists, sympathizers, and others attempting to understand China's policies.
At the Dawn of the Cold War
Authors: Hasanli Jamil
Published: March 2024

For half a century, the United States and the Soviet Union were in conflict. But how and where did the Cold War begin? Jamil Hasanli answers these intriguing questions in At the Dawn of the Cold War. He argues that the intergenerational crisis over Iranian Azerbaijan (1945–1946) was the first event that brought the Soviet Union to a confrontation with the United States and Britain after the period of cooperation between them during World War II. Based on top-secret archive materials from Soviet and Azerbaijani archives as well as documents from American, British, and Iranian sources, the book details Iranian Azerbaijan's independence movement, which was backed by the USSR, the Soviet struggle for oil in Iran, and the American and British reactions to these events. These events were the starting point of the longer historical period of unarmed conflict between the Soviets and the West that is now known as the Cold War. This book is a major contribution to our understanding of the Cold War and international politics following WWII.
Preservation Politics
Authors: Schmickle William E.
Published: March 2024

You’ve established a historic district in your town! Now what? Preservation Politics picks up where The Politics of Historic Districts leaves off, advising the established HPC on how to maintain momentum in their communities once the initial political campaign to win historic preservation designation has faded and the real work of enforcement begins.

Schmickle goes beyond “best practices” to get to the political root of our district problems: a collective preference for putting preservation interests ahead of citizens and the larger public good. He argues that public service is the key to the long-term vitality of historic districts. Along the way, he takes on everyone who threatens district operations, from those who shirk responsibility and shred historic resources to those preservationists whose radicalism undermines public support. With wit and wisdom, this book shows that there may be no such thing as happily ever after, but historic preservation is worth the fight!
Paleopathology in Perspective
Authors: Weiss Elizabeth
Published: March 2024

Our bones can reveal fascinating information about how we have lived, from the food we have eaten to our levels of activity and the infections and injuries we have suffered. Elizabeth Weiss introduces readers to how lifestyle—in complex interaction with biology, genes, and environment—affects health in this distinctive tour of human osteology, past and present.

Centering on health issues that have arisen in the last 50 to 60 years rather than thousands of years ago, Paleopathology in Perspective is organized around particular bone traits such as growth patterns, back pains, infections, and oral health. Each chapter explains one category of traits and reviews data drawn from both ancient and more contemporary populations to explore how global trait trends have changed over time. Weiss also considers the likely causes of these changes—for example, the growth of obesity, increased longevity, and greater intensity of childhood sports. Taking a long view of bones, as Weiss clearly demonstrates, provides clues not just about how ancient humans once lived, but also how biology and behavior, lifestyle and health, remain intrinsically linked.
Learning from a Monastic Musician
Authors: Strothmann Christiane
Published: March 2024

This book not only offers valuable ethnomusicological insights into the ritual music of the Tibetan Yungdrung Bön tradition. At the same time, it is an extraordinary case study in which Christiane Strothmann captivatingly describes her many years of collaboration with the Tibetan monastic musician and scholar Geshé Dawa Namgyal Kharnatsang in the Indian exile monastery of Menri. The book offers insights into the workings of Bön ritual melodies and includes culturally sensitive, personal accounts of Strothmann's journey to discover her method of 'reading ritual', which developed from her research partner's invitation to 'just look at it!'.
Den leisen Schlägen auf der Spur
Authors: Düvel Nina
Published: March 2024

Ghost notes are ubiquitous in the rhythm of popular music: quiet notes or beats played between louder ones, filling in the metric grid. Nina Düvel's qualitative expert interviews with drummers explore for the first time why musicians use them and how they relate to the perception of groove in listening. The resulting theses can serve as a basis for further research. She is also conducting a quantitative study of the influence of ghost notes in drum patterns on the perception of groove. Whether ghost notes enhance the sense of groove depends on factors such as tempo, the metric level of the pattern or the musical experience of the listener.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH
COMPLETELY EDENTULOUS JAWS USING DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR IMPLANT-
SUPPORTED STRUCTURES
Authors: Hakobyan Tigran , Tarasenok Vladislav
Published: March 2024

Objectives: To conduct a comparative analysis the effectiveness of prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with completely edentulous jaws using various options for implant-supported structures.
Materials and methods: We examined and carried out complex treatment with the installation of implants in 82 patients (56 to 73 aged) years with completely edentulous jaws. All patients underwent a clinical examination and using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) analyzed of residual bone.
Patients with edentulous were rehabilitated with three implant-supported prosthetic protocols. The patient was divided into 3 groups: 21 (1grup.) patients received removable overdenture supported by 4 implants using a bar system, 19 (2grup) patients
received removable overdenture supported by 4 implants using rail system of attachments, 23 (3grup) patients received fixed restorations supported by 4 implants.
Peri-implant marginal bone level (MBL), immediately (base line for comparison) and 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years after implant installation, compared with values at last follow-up. The method of questioning patients was used. The assessment was carried out using a point system: chewing efficiency, ease of care and use, stability of the dentures. Quality of life, assess used the Oral health-related quality of life the OHIP-G scale.
Results: In clinical follow-up the implants showed no mobility, soreness or pain during function, patients had healthy soft tissues.
For patients 1group MBL after 1 year 0.82 mm, after 3 years 1.23 mm, after 5 years was 1.46 mm. For patients 2group MBL after 1 year 0.84 mm, after 3 years 1.28 mm, after 5 years was 1.49 mm. For patients 3 group MBL after 1 year 0.91 mm, after 3 years 1.32 mm, after 5 years was 1.53mm. The patients were satisfied with the result of treatment
using implants. Speech adaptation of patients with removable dentures, fixed implants, occurred within a week. 5-year implants cumulative survival rate 1group rates was 96.7%, 2 group was 97.2%, 3 group rates was 96,9%.
The prosthesis cumulative survival rate 1group was 96.7%, 2 group was 97.4%, 3 group was 97,6%.
Conclusion: Implant-supporting structures on implants, installed between the mental foramens, are a reliable and predictable method for patients with complete edentulous jaws and significant jaw resorption. This solution is a reliable alternative to bone
grafting, demonstrating fewer complications, fewer additional surgical procedures, and demonstrating satisfactory long-term survival.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GENIOPLASTY USING BIOPOLYETHYLENE (Su-por) IMPLANTS
Authors: Harutyunyan Ashot , Karapetyan Edgar , Petrosyan Erik
Published: March 2024

Background: The chin an important aesthetic unit of the facial structure and play a key role in the appearance of the face. This study evaluated the surgical results of genioplasty using a Biopolyethylene implant (Su-Por).
Material and Methods: The study included 42 patients with a follow-up period of 3 years who underwent genioplasty in the clinic from 2020-2023.
All patients underwent a standard clinical examination and computed tomography (CT). To plan the required volume of chin augmentation, cephalometric analysis is used. The genioplasty surgery was planned on a 3D model of the skull, installing standard bioimplants on the 3D model of the obtained 3D printed CT image. Genioplasty was performed using a Biopolyethylene implant (Su-Por). Outcomes were assessed using the Outcome Assessment, consisting of a 10-item questionnaire completed preoperatively, 6 months postoperatively, 1 and 3 years postoperatively.
Result: Among the 42 operated patients, no complications were observed during the operation. Complications were noted in the long-term postoperative period: swelling in 4 patients, in 2 patients with unsatisfied aesthetic results without other serious complications. In all clinical observations, stable support of the Biopolyethylene implants. The mean score was 26.4 at preoperative assessment, 78.2 at 6 months postoperatively, and 87.6 at 3 years postoperatively. The surgical results showed favorable aesthetic results, low infection rates, strong implant fixation, good skin texture/skin/soft tissue thickness. This technique is simple and effective and is recommended for inclusion in the practice of a facial plastic surgeon.
Conclusions: Augmentation genioplasty using the Biopolyethylene implant is a simple and effective surgical procedure that can lead to aesthetically acceptable results with minimal pain using. Patients are satisfied with the aesthetic and functional results genioplasty.
Edukasi Pengaruh Pengetahuan Ibu Terhadap Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita Usia 12-59 Bulan Di Kecamatan Jaya Aceh Jaya
Authors: Putri Rosalia , Amalina Wahida , Najikhah Nur , Hidayattullah Mhd.
Published: March 2024

Stunting adalah salah satu masalah gizi yang dapat menghambat perkembangan manusia secara bermakna, anak-anak dikatakan stunting apabila tinggi badan mereka untuk usia kurang dari negatif dua standar deviasi di bawah median standar pertumbuhan anak, gangguan pertumbuhan yang gagal pada anak balita (bayi dibawah lima tahun) akibat dari kekurangan gizi kronis sehingga anak terlalu pendek untuk usianya. Balita usia 12-59 bulan merupakan usia yang rentan terhadap masalah gizi terutama stunting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian stunting pada balita usia 12-59 bulan di Kecamatan Jaya, Aceh Jaya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional studi. Sampel dalam penelitian adalah 30 responden dengan Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah Purposive sampling. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji chi square dengan derajat kemaknaan (0,05). Hasil kegiatan ini adalah bahwa pengetahuan ibu berpengaruh terhadap kejadian stunting pada anak usia 12-59 bulan. Ibu adalah pengasuh pertama bagi anak-anak, sehingga peran ibu dalam stunting jelas penting. Keluarga adalah pendukung utama kedua untuk pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Layanan Pendidikan Taman Kanak-Kanak Gema Ceria
Authors: Rizkia Triastuti Putri , Rofiyarti Fitri
Published: March 2024

Studi tingkat kepuasan layanan pendidikan TKS. Gema Ceria bertujuan untuk mengukur tingkat kepuasan pengguna layanan TKS. Gema Ceria yang dalam hal ini diwakili oleh orang tua / wali peserta didik yang hasilnya dapat memetakan sektor layanan yang telah dinilai prima dan sektor layanan yang perlu diperbaiki. Penelitian ini akan melibatkan orang tua / wali peserta didik di taman kanak-kanak di Kecamatan Meral Kabupaten Karimun sebagai batasan ruang lingkup. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan dengan menggunakan Analisis survei kepuasan pelanggan dengan metode Important-Performance Analysis (IPA) yang memetakan kepentingan dan performa dalam sebuah pemetaan empat kuadran untuk memetakan prestasi utama layanan, prioritas utama perbaikan, sektor dengan prioritas rendah, dan kinerja yang berlebihan dengan tingkat kepentingan rendah. Menurut orang tua / wali murid TKS. Gema Ceria tingkat kepuasan layanan pendidikan TKS. Gema Ceria adalah sebesar 78,13 atau masuk dalam kategori PUAS oleh orang tua / wali murid TKS. Gema Ceria Tahun Ajaran 2022-2023. Berdasarkan hasil Analisis didapatkan bahwa menurut orang tua / wali murid TK. Gema Ceria, atribut yang perlu ditingkatkan dan menjadi prioritas utama (Kuadran 1) adalah X1 (Fasilitas Pendidikan) dan X9 (Konsistensi Layanan). Atribut yang menjadi prestasi TK. Gema Ceria (Kuadran 2) adalah X5 (Kurikulum Pendidikan), X6 (Kinerja Guru), X7 (Kemudahan Komunikasi), dan X11 (Keamanan Lingkungan).
Transforming Sacrifice Zones into Sacred Zones
Authors: Juskus Ryan ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: March 2024

Through bringing Christian ethics into conversation with original fieldwork and archival research on environmental justice activists, this essay develops an ecopolitical theology and practice of environmental justice as the work of transforming “sacrifice zones” into “sacred zones.” Sacrifice zones are places of concentrated environmental injustice, where harmful toxins and ecological degradation are channeled to secure the social and ecological flourishing of other places. During the movement against the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal coal mining in West Virginia, leading activist Robyn Kincaid borrowed from Martin Luther King Jr. and green economy visionary Van Jones to envision Appalachia’s transformation from a sacrifice zone into a sacred zone. This essay argues that Kincaid’s constructive conceptualization of sacrifice—“to make sacred”—holds promise for a Christian ethics and politics of environmental justice; develops its implicit theology; demonstrates its relevance beyond Appalachia; and contrasts it with climate politics as usual.
Hidden Inequities of Access
Authors: Hovious Amanda , Wang Congwen
Published: March 2024

Despite ongoing efforts to improve database accessibility, aggregated database vendors concede that they do not have complete control over document accessibility. Instead, they point to the responsibility of journal publishers to deliver articles in an accessible format. This may increase the likelihood that users with disabilities will encounter articles that are not compatible with a screen reader. To better understand the extent of the problem, a document accessibility audit was conducted of randomly selected articles from EBSCO’s Library & Information Source database. Full-text articles from 12 library science journals were evaluated against two measures of screen reader compatibility: HTML format (the optimal format for screen readers) and PDF accessibility conformance. Findings showed inconsistencies in HTML format availability for articles in the selected journals. Additionally, the entire sample of PDF articles failed to meet the minimum standard of PDF Universal Accessibility of containing a tagged structure. However, all PDF articles passed accessibility permissions tests, so could be made accessible retroactively by a third party.
Recommended by Librarians
Authors: Orth-Alfie Carmen , Wolfe Erin
Published: March 2024

To study library guides, as published on Springshare’s LibGuides platform, new approaches are needed to expand the scope of the research, ensure comprehensiveness of data collection, and reduce bias for content analysis. Computational methods can be utilized to conduct a nuanced and thorough evaluation that critically assesses the resources promoted in library guides. Web-based library guides are curated by librarians to provide easy access to high-quality information and resources in a variety of formats to support the research needs of their users. Recent scholarship considers library guides as valuable resources and as de facto publications, highlighting the need for critical study. In this article, the authors present a novel model for comprehensively gathering data about a specific genre of books from individual LibGuide pages and applying computational methods to explore the resultant data. Beginning with a pre-selected list of 159 books, we programmatically queried the titles using the LibGuides Community search engine. After cleaning and filtering the resultant data, we compiled a list of 20,484 book references (of which 6,212 are unique) on 1,529 LibGuide pages. By testing against inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure relevancy, we identified a total of 281 titles relevant to our topic. To gain insights for future study, citation analysis metrics are presented to reveal patterns of frequency, co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling of books promoted in LibGuides. This proof-of-concept could be adopted for a variety of applications, including assessment of collections, public services, critical librarianship, and other complex questions to enable a richer and more thorough understanding of the information landscape of LibGuides.
Knowledge Graph Visualization Interface for Digital Heritage Collections
Authors: Khoo Christopher S.G. , Tan Eleanor A.L. , Ng Siam-Gek , Chan Chwee-Fong , Stanley-Baker Michael , Cheng Wei-Ning
Published: March 2024

Digital heritage portal interfaces are generally similar to digital library and search engine interfaces in displaying search results as a list of brief metadata records. The knowledge organization and search result display of these systems are item-centric, with little support for identifying relationships between items. This paper proposes a knowledge graph system and visualization interface as a promising solution for digital heritage systems to support users in browsing related items, understanding the relationships between items, and synthesizing a narrative on an issue. The paper discusses design issues for the knowledge graph, graph database, and graph visualization, and offers recommendations based on the authors’ experience in developing three knowledge graph systems for archive and digital humanities resources: the Zubir Said personal archive collection at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore; Singapore Pioneers social network; and Polyglot Medicine knowledge graph of Asian traditional and herbal medicine. Lessons learned from a small user study are incorporated in the discussion.
How Libraries Can Foster a Vibrant Local Music Community
Authors: Smith Joshua
Published: March 2024

This column outlines how libraries can add value to their both their digital offerings and programming while providing local music artists with a curated, low-barrier entrance into streaming media. Library-hosted digital music collections give up-and-coming artists increased exposure and credibility to listeners and open a wealth of opportunities to engage with their communities.
Letter from the Editors: March 2024
Authors: Varnum Kenneth J. , Kelly Marisha C.
Published: March 2024

The editors of Information Technology and Libraries provide an update on Editorial Board activities and summarize the content of the March 2024 issue.
Spinal Infarction: Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome. Presentation of a Clinical Case
Authors: Correa Sánchez Maikel Germán
Published: March 2024

Diseases of the nervous system are sometimes confined to the spinal cord, and there they give rise to peculiar syndromes that depend on the special physiological and anatomical characteristics of that organ. On the other hand, spinal arteries do not tend to show atherosclerosis and emboli rarely lodge in them, giving rise to vascular diseases (1%) where infarctions occur with some regularity at this level. The most common clinical presentation is anterior spinal artery syndrome, a sudden-onset pathology with neurological involvement and devastating and disabling consequences for the affected patient. Its manifestations vary depending on the level of occlusion in the affected area. We present the case of a 74-year-old female patient, who was admitted due to sudden loss of muscle strength in both lower limbs, with a timely diagnosis achieved through clinical and magnetic resonance imaging of the dorsolumbar spine.
Ancient Taxila University: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions
Authors: Habib Gohar
Published: March 2024

The bell of the world's first university in Taxila has been ringing incessantly. However, concrete evidence and historical impacts are yet to be found. Nevertheless, references to a prestigious educational institution in Taxila are frequently encountered in texts. The Buddhist storytellers of South India have selected distant Taxila as the "University Town" to fulfill the demands of the story. After the decline of Taxila and other Buddhist cities at the hands of Mehrkula in the sixth century A.D., the organization and structuring of Hindu literature began to be carried out with great zeal and enthusiasm. Taxila was presented as an ancient Vedic city through the mythical events of Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Vayu Purana. During the British era, archaeological excavations were carried out in Taxila, but no traces of a Buddhist university or Vedic era were found. When English historians expressed their reservations about Indian history, nationalist Hindu historians became active in glorifying the greatness of ancient India. The mythical Buddhist University was presented as an ancient Vedic university. Characters such as Panini and Chanakya were introduced as teachers. With the resurgence of Hindutva in India, Taxila's Vedic university has also been given a new life. Indian history is being rewritten once again to establish the historical reality of Deva Mala. This article will not only dispel misconceptions about Taxila University but also reveal the fact that the tradition of formulating Vedic doctrine, which began after Christ, continued until the 20th century, and the ancient Taxila University was an important part of this continuum.
Automatic fused tungsten carbide detection in weld pool
Authors: Rosenberger Maik , Zhang Chen , Günther Karsten , Bermann Jean , Notni Gunther
Published: March 2024

This paper represents an image-based tool for quantitative characterization of the dissolution behaviour of fused tungsten carbides (FTC) in weld pool. For the metallographical investigations with microscopic images, a method for automatic detection of hard phases is proposed to quantify the amount and distribution of FTCs in the matrix material. With this tool, the dependence of the hard phase characteristic on the welding parameters was investigated.
Inline density measurement for rock wool
Authors: Nüssler Dirk , Pohl Nils , Leuchs Sven
Published: March 2024

Distinguishing the density of rock wool is an important part in its production process. One available common option for inline measurements of the density is based on X-rays. Due to huge security requirements in realising such measurements, this method is very complex and expensive. This paper investigates a method to find a relationship between radar based measurements and the density of rockwool. This is shown by evaluating the measurements of amplitude and phase of several rock wool samples with different densities. The results show a linear dependency of the measured phase values and the surface weights of the given samples.
Evaluation and comparison of different approaches to multi-product brix calibration in near-infrared spectroscopy
Authors: Kopf Michael , Gruna Robin , Längle Thomas , Beyerer Jürgen
Published: March 2024

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy became a widespread technology for qualitative and quantitative material analysis. New fields of application of this technology, e.g., quantitative food analysis for consumers, increase demand for multiproduct calibration models. Conventional multivariate calibration methods, such as partial least squares regression (PLSR), are reported to show weakness in predictive performance [1]. Preliminary studies in multi-product calibration for quantitative analysis of food with near-infrared spectroscopy showed good results for memory-based learning (MBL) and a classification prediction hierarchy (CPH) [2]. In this study, three varieties of apples, pears and tomatoes with known °brix value are analyzed with NIR spectroscopy in the range from 900 nm to 2400 nm. Predictive performance of a linear PLSR model, two nonlinear models (CPH and MBL) and different preprocessing techniques are tested and evaluated. For error estimation, leave-oneproduct- out and leave-one-out cross-validation are used.
Infrared spectral imaging for damage detection and prevention of overhead power lines
Authors: Molinar Gabriela , Stork Wilhelm
Published: March 2024

A proposal for an overhead line monitoring system using infrared imaging is presented as a thermal characterization of a target far from the imaging sensor. The thermal image is used to measure the clearance from conductor to ground, which allows the transmission system operators to regulate the power transmission to prevent possible dangerous events. If the line is too elongated due to high temperatures, the possibility of electrical sparks with objects near the line increases. Additionally, this system can detect hot spots in the connectors and ice loads over the line if the position of the field of view is changed. The design of this system is described in detail, as well as some simulations and experimental results are shown to illustrate the capabilities of the proposed system.
Hyperspectral imaging based approach for monitoring of microplastics from marine environment
Authors: Bonifazi Guiseppe , Palmieri Roberta , Serranti Silvia , Mazziotti Cristina , Ferrari Carla
Published: March 2024

The possibility to develop a sensor based procedure in order to monitor plastic presence in the marine environment was explored in this work. More in detail, this study was addressed to detect and to recognize different types of microplastics coming from sampling in different sea areas adopting a new approach, based on HyperSpectral Imaging (HSI) sensors. Moreover, a morphological and morphometrical particle characterization was carried by digital image processing. Morphological and morphometrical parameters, combined with hyperspectral imaging information, give a full characterization of each investigated particle, concurring to explain all the transportation, alteration and degradation phenomena suffered by each different polymer particle. Obtained results can represent an important starting point to develop, implement and set up monitor strategies to characterize marine microplastics. Moreover, the procedure developed in this work is fast, not expensive and reliable, making its utilization very profitable.
Quality inspection on recycled coarse aggregates using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Authors: Xia Han , Bakker Maarten
Published: March 2024

Single-shot LIBS was applied for inline quality inspection of RCA (4–12mm) transported on a conveyor belt at 0.5 m/s and 30 tonnes/hour under industrial operational conditions. Major granular contaminants, e.g. brick, gypsum, rebar, plastic and wood were classified of which classification errors were within the regulated contamination limits (e.g. 0.2–2 cm3/kg for float and 1–5 wt% for sink contaminants). To this end, we first designed a LIBS prototype (without auto-focusing) with a large depth field (± 4mm) complying with the stream surface height fluctuations to increase the single-shot sampling rate up to 95 %. Second, PLS-DA classification model was validated using manually prepared material batches. The quality (cm3/kg or wt%) of new concrete cast using these material batches, e.g. mechanical strengths were correlated with the LIBS data (number of classified LIBS spectra). It is shown that the LIBS technology is potentially capable of providing efficient, automated real-time quality inspection on RCA in-situ.
Medical and Social Problems of People with Mental and Behavioral Disorders as a Result of Alcohol Consumption and Their Impact on the Implementation of Physical Therapy Programs in Ukraine
Authors: Baskevich Oleg , Duma Zenoviy
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the work was to consider the medical and social problems that people with mental and behavioral disorders often experience due to alcohol consumption. It has been shown that the prevalence of this contingent of people has decreased in recent years, while a high frequency of alcoholic psychoses remains. All this dictates the need to expand government assistance in introducing physical therapy and ergotherapy programs for such patients.
Features of movement therapy of patients with acquired heart defects after surgery without complications during hospitalization
Authors: Honcharuk N.V.
Published: March 2024

Modern views on the use of the basic means of physical rehabilitation of patients with acquired heart defects in the postoperative period in a hospital setting are presented. The use of motor therapy in the surgical treatment of acquired heart defects in the postoperative period is considered.
Dynamics of physical and technical fitness of young tennis players 7-8 years old at the stage of initial training
Authors: Hrynchenko I.B. , Kulykov V.V. , Chychin D.S. , Danylenko O.M.
Published: March 2024

The present article describes the dynamics of the physical and technical preparedness of young tennis players 7–8 years old at the initial training stage. A method for training the game technique using the method of “a large number of balls” is proposed. It has been established that the studied indicators of young tennis players of the experimental group tend to increase under the influence of the proposed method in the educational and training process, taking into consideration the level of development of physical qualities.
The relationship between the indicators of psychophysiological functions and technical and physical fitness of young football players of 12-13 and 15-16 years old at different stages of the training process
Authors: Gryn’ I.G. , Kozina Zhanneta , Siryi O.V. , Gis S.V.
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship of psychophysiological functions with indicators of physical and technical fitness of young football players 12-13 and 15-16 years in the preparatory and competitive periods of the annual cycle of the training process. Methods. 24 players participated in the study, 12 of them 12-13 years old; 12 players aged 15-16. Parameters characterizing the psychophysiological state, indicators of the performance of the nervous system and indicators of attention with the help of computer programs for psychophysiological testing are analyzed. Physical fitness level was also determined, determining the level of technical readiness. Testing was carried out at the beginning of the preparatory period and at the beginning of the competition period of the annual cycle of the training process. The interval between the two tests was 3 months. Results. Young players aged 15-16 years in the preparatory period, the total number of reliable relationships between psychophysiological and physical and technical indicators is less than that of young players 12-13 years in the preparatory and competitive periods. In the competitive period, players aged 15-16 years have seen an increase in the number of relationships between psychophysiological indicators and indicators of physical and technical fitness compared to the preparatory period.
The relevance of the experimental method of initial training of children in table tennis
Authors: Kovtun O.V. , Dudchenko V.Y.
Published: March 2024

The materials of our study are devoted to the use of the method of a large number of balls at the stage of primary education. In the study, we proved the effectiveness of using the method of a large number of balls at the stage of initial preparation.
Integral Development of Psychomotor Qualities in Young Football Players at the Initial Stage of Training
Authors: Kozina Zhanneta , Siryi O.V. , Lonshakov V.V. , Sydorenko V.R.
Published: March 2024

Aim of the research: determination of the influence of special precision-targeted exercises on the level of psychophysiological indicators, physical and technical readiness of the players at the initial stage of preparation. 22 young 10-12 year old players participated in the study. All children and their parents agreed to participate in the experiment. The research was conducted on the basis of the Arsenal Youth Sports School. The subjects were divided into two groups (control and experimental) of 11 people each. The control and experimental group trained in the same programs the same amount of time (4 times a week for 2 hours each training), but in the experimental group used in the main part of the method of complex development of precision-targeted movements. The use of experimental methods for the development of precision-targeted movements positively influenced the level of technical and physical fitness, as well as the psychophysiological functions of athletes.
On-Farm Monitoring of Feed Effects on Milk Yield and Composition in Crossbred Dairy Cows at Gidole Town, Ethiopia
Authors: Aschalew Kebede  , Asrat Guja
Published: March 2024

The study was conducted at Gidole town to evaluate the impact of three feeding practices (low, medium, and better-off) on milk composition and yield in Holstein Friesian crossbred dairy (HFCD) cows at the farm level across three lactation stages (early, mid, and late). In the study area, challenges and opportunities for dairy production were thoroughly assessed. Data were collected from 12 systematically selected households (HHs), representing the three feeding groups (poor, medium, and better-off), shortly after cows gave birth. During early lactation, three feeding households had daily milk yields (DMYs) of 3.61± 0.23, 8.25± 0.69, and 9.47± 0.88, respectively. The DMY was 3.64± 0.75, 7.81± 0.87, and 9.37± 0.71 amid lactation. Across all lactation stages, the feeding groups exhibited significant differences in DMY, fat content, protein levels, and lactose composition (P < 0.05). The cows’ diets directly influenced these variations. Given the reported differences in dairy cow performance among HHs, optimal practices would be disseminated by extension workers. Lack of land, high feed prices, and low productivity were identified as important constraints in the study area, whereas boosting milk demand, revenue, and knowledge through extension services were studied as potential options for milk production. Keywords: feeding practices, Holstein Friesian, milk composition, milk yield
Praktik Pemberian Nafkah Anak Hasil Pernikahan Siri di Kawahmanuk, Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Syafi'i Alfan , Dzulkifli Diki
Published: March 2024

The livelihood of children resulting from Siri (unregistered) Marriages is a problem in the Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency because they don't fully receive rights from their parents. The target of this research is to analyze the practice of providing livelihood for children resulting from Siri Marriages in Kawahmamnuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency, Beside that, this research also object to analyze how children resulting from unregistered marriages are provided for according to Islamic law and positive law in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency as well as comparing Islamic law and positive law regarding the maintenance of children resulting from unregistered marriages in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency. The investigation method uses qualitative methods, the type of research is field research and the data collection technique used in this research is a structured interview technique. The results of this study are First, the practice of providing for children resulting from siri marriages in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency is the same as marriages in general, where the responsibility for providing for children resulting from siri marriages on the husband, although sometimes fully provided or insufficient. Second, according to Islamic law, the obligation to provide support for children resulting from an siri marriage in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency is the same as for marriages in general, where the responsibility for providing for children resulting from an siri marriage lies with the husband. Third, according to positive law, the obligation to provide support for children resulting from siri marriages in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency is different from marriages in general, where the marriage has no legal force, the husband does not have to be responsible for the child's support, and the child has no right to claim support. Fourth, a comparison of Islamic law and positive law regarding the maintenance of children resulting from siri marriages in Kawahmanuk Village, Darma District, Kuningan Regency, that according to Islamic law the obligation to provide support for children resulting from siri marriages is like in marriages in general, where the husband must be fully responsible for the child's maintenance, whereas according to positive law, this marriage does not abide by the law, and fathers do not have to be responsible for the maintenance of children resulting from siri marriages, and children cannot claim their rights.