bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Justification and selection of a set of methods for monitoring of the working area conditions at enterprises
Authors: Molev M.D. , Dmitrienko N.A. , Prokopenko V.A.
Published: May 2023

This article describes the issues of workers’ industrial safety that are relevant for any industrial enterprise. The results of the analysis of existing methods and control techniques used to evaluate the personals’ safety management system are presented. Based on the results of scientific research, proposals for the selection of a set of control methods are given. The main approaches to the formation of a monitoring system are outlined.
Разработка информационной системы для работы учебного отдела ВУЗа при составлении расписания
Authors: Батчаева З.Б. , Аджиев Р.Д. , Батчаева Л.А. , Исхаков Д.М. , Аджиева А.З.
Published: May 2023

В настоящее время использование информационных систем в высших образовательных учреждениях не является редкостью. Спектр их применения широк и варьируется от автоматизации отдельно взятых рабочих мест до полной автоматизации деятельности ВУЗа. Проектирование базы данных учебного отдела ВУЗа при составлении расписания необходимо при организации деятельности образовательных учреждений.
Особенности и применение больших данных
Authors: Скозобов А.Е. , Ларченко А.В. , Лебедев Д.Д. , Еромлаева В.В.
Published: May 2023

Мы живем в мире, который полностью охвачен данными, где бы мы не были и что бы мы не делали.
Анализ существующих систем безопасности для мотоцикла и предложение по их модернизации
Authors: Кинк А.Р. , Исаева С.М.
Published: May 2023

В летний период аварии с участием мотоциклистов случаются каждый день, так как мотоцикл является транспортным средством повышенной опасности. В данной статье рассмотрены существующие средства, снижающие риск возникновения ДТП и уменьшающие возможный ущерб, а также описан принцип работы комплексной системы безопасности для мотоцикла.
Одноковшовые экскаваторы и их классификация
Authors: Столяров А.Т. , Исаева С.М.
Published: May 2023

Описано устройство одноковшовых экскаваторов и их узлов, рассмотрены особенности конструкции экскаваторов, подробно описано их применение, приведена классификация одноковшовых экскаваторов.
Анализ гребной электрической установки (ГЭУ) переменного, постоянного и двойного рода тока
Authors: Тихонов Н.Ф. , Надеждина О.А.
Published: May 2023

Проанализированы преимущества и недостатки ГЭУ различных видов, отражены наиболее перспективные и экономически выгодные из них. Рассмотрены основные этапы внедрения комплексной автоматизации ГЭУ. Произведен анализ основных задач и перспектив развития эксплуатационных достоинств современных систем судовых энергетических установок (СЭУ). Определены направления перспективных исследований систем.
Фудтех - новый виток развития пищевой промышленности
Authors: Галушина П.С.
Published: May 2023

На сегодняшний день информационные технологии получили распространение в различных отраслях деятельности. Широкое распространение получили они и в пищевой промышленности. Цифровые технологии используются на всех этапах производства и доставки пищевых продуктов. Относительно новым и перспективным направлением является фудтех. В статье приведено определение технологии фудтех, перечислены особенности следующих направлений индустрии фудтух: производства экологичной и интеллектуальной упаковки для пищевой продукции, производства органической продукции, производства продуктов, являющихся альтернативами для мяса, сыров и молочной продукции, создания цифровых систем для бизнеса и смарт-техники для дома. Приведено описание Умного дома, перечислены его преимущества. Приведено описание фудшеринга и обосновано его положительное влияние на экологические проблемы и повышение эффективности предприятия.
Необратимость излучения удаленных галактик. Версии П-С. Лапласа, Р. Толмена, Ф. Цвикки и Дж. Уэбба
Authors: Матыцын Д.К.
Published: May 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с необратимостью, излучением удаленных галактик в контексте версий Лапласа, Толмена, Цвикки и Уэбба. Отдельное внимание уделено корректности рассуждений Р. Толмена в отношении гравитационного воздействия световых лучей и частиц, с той точки зрения, чтобы они не противоречили самому существованию столь удаленных галактик как открытая в 2022 с помощью телескопа Джеймс Уэбба галактика CEERS-93316. По результатам исследования сформулированы предложения по изменению вывода Р. Толмена, относительно того, что причиной красного смещения удаленных астрономических объектов являются потери энергии в следствии гравитационного взаимодействия света и частиц, а не расширение Вселенной в результате Большого взрыва
CUMPRIMENTO DAS DEMANDAS ARTICULADAS NO PLANO DE PARTO ENTRE USUÁRIAS DO SISTEMA PÚBLICO DE SAÚDE
Authors: Oliveira Rodrigues Carolina Amaral , Vogt Sibylle Emilie , Versiani Clara de Cássia , Pereira Luciana Barbosa , Silva Diana Matos , Lacerda Tereza Maria Paiva
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Descrever o cumprimento das demandas articuladas no plano de parto entre usuárias do Sistema Único de Saúde. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo, com 48 gestantes participantes de rodas de conversas realizadas em Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Os dados foram analisados através de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: 41 (85,4%) mulheres não possuíam conhecimento prévio acerca do plano de parto, 28 (58,3%) relataram que ele ajudou no trabalho de parto, 11 (22,9%) o apresentaram na admissão e 17 (35,4%) informaram suas escolhas à equipe verbalmente. As demandas mais cumpridas foram a presença do acompanhante, livre movimentação e uso de métodos não farmacológicos para alívio da dor. Conclusão: Ainda existem grandes desafios a serem enfrentados para uma utilização mais eficaz do PP durante o trabalho de parto e parto, tanto em relação aos profissionais de saúde quanto às mulheres.
PERSPECTIVA DE ENFERMEIRAS OBSTETRAS: UTILIZAÇÃO DE MÉTODOS NÃO FARMACOLÓGICOS PARA ALÍVIO DA DOR DO PARTO
Authors: Martins Barbosa Jheiser , Pedrozo Salazar Nathaly , Larissa Dias Müller de Souza Andressa
Published: May 2023

RESUMO

Objetivos: Compreender a perspectiva de enfermeiras obstetras sobre a utilização de métodos não farmacológicos para alívio da dor do parto. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória, realizada com enfermeiras obstetras, convidadas por meio eletrônico e entrevistadas via Google Duo. Os dados foram analisados pelo software IRAMUTEQ e submetidos à técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa nove enfermeiras, nas falas as palavras que mais ocorreram foram: parto natural, humanizado, massagem, enfermagem, bola, alívio, chuveiro e acompanhante. Na análise de conteúdo surgiram quatro categorias: Importância do parto natural; Métodos que humanizam o parto; Alívio da dor; Importância da enfermagem no parto humanizado. Conclusão: O parto natural oferece benefícios mesmo sendo a via mais dolorosa, por isso, a utilização dos métodos que humanizam o parto diminui a dor, a tensão, auxiliam no relaxamento, aceleram as fases latente e ativa, também favorecendo uma experiência de parto positiva.

Descritores: Dor do parto; Parto Humanizado; Enfermagem Obstétrica; Gravidez; Saúde da Mulher.
ESTUDO BIBLIOMÉTRICO DA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA DA REVISTA DE ENFERMAGEM E ATENÇÃO À SAÚDE (2012-2022)
Authors: Dos Santos Tavares Darlene Mara , Nicolussi Adriana Cristina , Barichello Elizabeth , Resende Rodrigues Leiner , Barbosa Maria Helena , Torreglosa Ruiz Mariana , Pan Raquel , Ribeiro Chavaglia Suzel Regina , De Oliveira Gozzo Thais
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Analisar a produção cientifica publicada na Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (REAS) entre 2012 a 2022. Método: Estudo bibliométrico que analisou a produção cientifica da REAS publicada no período de dezembro de 2012 a julho de 2022. Os dados foram extraídos por noves pesquisadores, de forma independente. Os artigos foram analisados, descritivamente, quanto à origem; tipo de estudo; grupo populacional, áreas temáticas e campo de estudo. Resultados: Foram analisados 277 artigos científicos com predomínio das publicações em 2018 (17,32%); oriundas da região Sudeste (53,76%); artigos originais (71,48%) com abordagem quantitativa (45,85%); desenvolvidos com a população adulta (38,93%); ocorreram na atenção terciária (32,29%), abordando as temáticas da área da saúde da mulher (11,18%). Conclusão: As publicações da REAS são diversificadas, abrangem diversas áreas do conhecimento, de locais de estudo e de grupos populacionais, favorecendo alcançar um grupo multiprofissional e, possibilitando a translação do conhecimento na atenção à saúde.

Descritores: artigo de revista; bibliometria; Enfermagem; Atenção à Saúde.
A Dimensão Valorativa da Educação Ambiental (EA): Aspectos Formativos Para Uma Prática Transformadora
Authors: De Gregorio Aline , Lorencini Júnior Álvaro
Published: May 2023

Nesse artigo tomamos como objeto de reflexão as urgências socioambientais a partir da articulação entre o campo de conhecimento da EA e suas dimensões, aos aspectos da formação docente para o desenvolvimento da perspectiva axiológica e às demandas educativas contemporâneas. Situamos o trabalho com valores enquanto dimensão constituinte dos processos educadores-ambientalistas, apresentamos sua relevância, escrutinamos seu papel e as relações mutuamente estabelecidas com as dimensões do conhecimento e política que integram o campo educativo ambiental. A construção de valores se dá à medida que os sujeitos vivenciam situações que suscitam a tomada de atitudes e comportamentos alinhados a uma conduta ética e cidadã, portanto é essencial que as práticas educativas oportunizem tais experiências aos estudantes. Nesse sentido, pontuamos que a efetivação de situações de ensino e aprendizagem potenciais ao desenvolvimento de valores demanda que os processos formativos para a docência transcendam a linha tecnicista/transmissiva dando vazão ao desenvolvimento de práticas pautadas no reconhecimento da heterogeneidade do ambiente educativo, no diálogo, na interligação dos saberes disciplinares ao cotidiano, na criticidade, na reflexão e na autonomia docente. Defendemos o fortalecimento da perspectiva axiológica para que, conjugada às demais dimensões do processo educativo ambiental, os compromissos emancipatórios, transformadores e cidadãos que se encontram no bojo da EA sejam alcançados.
Rez korenin v nasadih jablan
Authors: Tojnko Nina
Published: May 2023

Eden izmed ciljev projekta EIP z naslovom »Visokostorilna trajnostna pridelava jabolk«, je poleg ekonomskih učinkov prav tako zamenjava kemičnih ukrepov z mehanskimi. Eden izmed razlogov za uvedbo slednjega, je v Sloveniji prav tako nerazpoložljivost učinkovitih retardantov za zaviranje rasti pri jablani. Da je pridelovalec zmožen doseganja visokih, kakovostnih in rednih pridelkov jabolk, je nujno potrebna zagotovitev fiziološkega ravnovesja med vegetativno rastjo in generativnim razvojem drevesa, saj prebujna vegetativna rast dreves pogojuje fiziološko ravnovesje, negativno vpliva na osvetlitev ter niža pridelek, ki je prav tako slabše kakovosti. V nasadih prebujne rasti je posledično potrebno izvesti več rednih pomotehničnih ukrepov, zaradi česar je strošek pridelave vse višji.
‘0-residue’ varstvo jablan
Authors: Lešnik Mario
Published: May 2023

V prispevku je prikazan koncept sestavljanja škropilnih programov, katerega cilj je zagotoviti močno znižanje koncentracije ostankov fitofarmacevtskih sredstev v jabolkih ob obiranju (vsaj pod 0,01 mg/kg ali pod 0,005 mg/kg). Predstavljen je način izbora pripravkov za različna obdobja sezone ter sistem podaljšanih paralelnih karenčnih dob. Navedeni so prav tako nekateri alternativni pripravki, ki ob uporabi v drugem delu sezone v plodovih ne puščajo ostankov FFS. Prikazan je koncept presoje primernosti nasada za '0-residue' pridelavo ter posledice glede obstojnosti plodov v skladišču. Opisan sistem pridelave omogoča doseganje najzahtevnejših kakovostnih kriterijev trgovskih verig in je hkrati ekonomsko učinkovit. Podana so pojasnila o vrstah toksikoloških kakovostnih kriterijev trgovskih verig ter opisane najpogostejše težav, ki se pojavljajo pri doseganju le-teh.
Plane motion dynamics of a space-based crane-manipulator of the arm type taking into account the links’ bending
Authors: Russkikh S.V. , Shklyarchuk F.N.
Published: May 2023

The paper considers the plane motion dynamics of a three-link crane-manipulator consisting of two rods elastic in bending and a massive solid body attached to them at their end (load capture). All links are interconnected by hinge joints with the given (controlled) relative rotation angles. The first link is also connected to the mobile base. The system mathematical model was developed to calculate its non-stationary oscillations and dynamic loading of links at arbitrary in time and large relative angles of the links rotation as the solid bodies. The rods bending deformations (elastic transverse displacements and rotation angles of the axes) were considered to be insignificant (linear). Each rod ending was represented by the Ritz method using two given shape functions with the unknown coefficients, which were taken as the generalized coordinates. In this case, the “cantilever” bending forms of each rod with the given transverse displacement and angle of rotation at their ends were used. A simplified version was considered: each rod bending was represented by only one given form of its bending by a single moment applied at the end. System oscillation equations were obtained based on the principle of probable displacements in the generalized coordinates (four equations or two in a simplified form). Since rotation angles at the ends of the elastic rods were added to the given rotation angles of the non-deformable rods, total angles were left under the signs of sines and cosines without linearization for convenience of calculations and increasing accuracy. As a result, such equations of non-stationary oscillations remained non-linear. They were integrated by numerical methods using standard programs in one of the computer algebra systems. Examples are provided with the comparative results estimates obtained in the two-term and one-term approximations of the function in regard to the bending form of the system bending rod joints.
«La enfermedad está surcando los ríos» : relatos loretanos sobre la COVID-19
Authors: Campanera Reig Mireia
Published: May 2023

En este texto mostramos experiencias sobre la enfermedad provocada por el virus SARS-CoV-19, de su llegada, percepción, circulación, tratamientos y respuestas en las ciudades de Iquitos y Nauta, y en las comunidades de Sucre (río Tigre), Shapajilla y San Jacinto1 (río Marañón), principalmente. Información recogida entre marzo y agosto de 2020. Todos los testimonios han sido recogidos a través de chats escritos y audios realizados a través de WhatsApp, algunos correos electrónicos y una llamada telefónica. También se ha consultado documentación en páginas web de distintas administraciones, organizaciones no gubernamentales y redes sociales como Twitter y Facebook. Una investigación que ha sido básicamente virtual, marcada por una distancia de miles de kilómetros que, si bien hacía posible la comunicación, también la dificultaba, fragmentando las conversaciones, teniendo en cuenta la falta de medios como teléfonos móviles y conexión a internet de algunas de las y los informantes.
Los kukama en tiempos de la COVID-19 : los papatuas revelan un pasado actualizado
Authors: Fernandes Moreira Daniel
Published: May 2023

Este estudio describe, a partir de la antropología, la expresión de la memoria de las comunidades indígenas kukama en la triple frontera de Brasil, Colombia y el Perú frente a la llegada de la COVID-19 y al abandono de los Estados democráticos de los países que configuran dicha frontera. El interés por este tema surgió porque decidí verificar cómo se constituyen las formas de transmisión entre los colectivos kukama. Desde abril y mayo de 2020, estos colectivos indígenas están relatando, a través de numerosos audios, videos y textos, las tristezas ocasionadas por esta pandemia, que mata a los habitantes de las comunidades desde la ciudad de Tabatinga, en el estado de Amazonas (AM), Brasil, hasta la ciudad de Nauta, en el departamento de Loreto, Perú. Esta enfermedad continúa infectando rápidamente a las «gentes» que navegan y circulan entre los ríos Tigre, Huallaga, Marañón, Ucayali, Amazonas, Alto Solimões, Purús, Yavarí, entre otros.
Epidemia, pandemia y comunidades nativas awajún
Authors: Roca Alcázar Fernando
Published: May 2023

Resulta difícil y preocupante el redactar un texto en momentos en los que cada cierto número de días uno se entera de la partida de buenos amigos y compañeros de trabajo pertenecientes a alguno de los pueblos originarios amazónicos del Perú. La actual pandemia avanza a través de la Panamazonía agrediendo no solo a los habitantes de las urbes sino también a los grupos conformados por los pueblos originarios.
Una experiencia contemporánea matsigenka de una epidemia local
Authors: Revilla Minaya Caissa
Published: May 2023

En setiembre de 2012, la rápida expansión de una infección respiratoria afectó a la Comunidad Nativa de Yomibato, conformada por aproximadamente 350 matsigenkas, y ubicada en la quebrada Yomibato (llamada también quebrada Fierro), tributaria del río Manu, dentro del Parque Nacional de Manu, en las tierras bajas surorientales peruanas1 . En dos días, tres infantes de la comunidad fallecieron a causa de esta enfermedad. Este hecho motivó la evacuación en helicóptero de cuatro infantes en estado grave, junto con sus madres y la promotora de salud de la comunidad y su hijo pequeño, al Hospital Regional en la ciudad de Cusco. Un viaje entre Yomibato y Cusco, que normalmente requiere un mínimo de cuatro días por tierra y río, duró unas cuantas horas en helicóptero.
El inicio de la propagación de la COVID-19 : una experiencia desde el Parque Nacional del Manu
Authors: Yáñez María Fernanda
Published: May 2023

Ya existían matsigenkas —gente— en el mundo, aún no en comunidades, pero sí dispersos en el bosque, cuando les llamó la atención ver una canoa navegar por el río. Sus pasajeros: dos individuos acompañados de un cuervo. Tanganearon río arriba hasta llegar a las cabeceras de la cuenca buscando ser amigos de los matsigenka. Eran distintos de cierta manera y, sin embargo, fueron recibidos por ellos con amabilidad. Así, fueron juntándose con los pequeños grupos de personas que iban encontrando en el bosque. Cuando se iban, los matsigenka enfermaban con gripe de una manera que nunca antes habían padecido. Ni las plantas ni las curaciones parecían tener efecto y la gente empezó a morir.
India’s Cotton Balance Sheet under Two Decadal Scenarios: A Review
Authors: Sekhar Savanam Chandra , Dinesh P. Sai , Ruthwik A.S.S. , Sandeep M. , Vamsi M. Yuva
Published: May 2023

India ranks second in the global cotton balance, next only China. Cotton is the mainstay of India’s textile industry, accounting for roughly 74% of total textile mill usage. India’s cotton production has increased due to the introduction and rapid geographical expansion of bollworm resistant Bt cotton. The objective of this paper is to compare cotton balance analyses and to investigate the factors that have influenced cotton development over the last 22 years. The pertinent arguments presented in this article support the analytical discussion of the cotton trade’s yearly trends. Between 2000-01 and 2021-22, there will be an average of 30 million bales of cotton produced, 5.6 million exported and 1.4 million imported by India. By adding observable carryover stocks, the entire supply of cotton in India has consistently outperformed the total demand. However, Indian cotton farmers face a variety of issues, including increasing production costs, unmanageable debts, stagnant yields, constant pesticide use, inadequate irrigation, a lack of modern technology, manual picking, vulnerability to contamination, deterioration in genetic purity, competition from artificial fibres, particularly synthetic fibre, fluctuating market prices and lack of CCI participation. To boost cotton output, governments must provide high-yielding, high-quality hybrid seeds and appropriate irrigation infrastructure.
Economics of Fodder Cultivation in Punjab and Haryana
Authors: Horo Aniketa , Singh J.M.
Published: May 2023

Background: Fodder cultivation has direct bearings on the production of milk by the dairy animals as it forms a major part of rearing cost incurred for milch animals. Several studies have pointed out the benefits of fodder cultivation, but the area under fodder cultivation is quite low; and its limited supply is hindering the milk productivity. Hence, the present study was undertaken to estimate the economics of fodder cultivation of kharif and rabi season in Punjab and Haryana as these two states have highest per capita milk availability in India. Methods: Primary data on fodder cultivation was recorded for the year 2019-20. A sample of 100 respondents were interviewed from Punjab (Patiala, Bhatinda, Amritsar and Ludhiana districts) and 100 were selected from Haryana (Hisar, Karnal, Kaithal and Panipat districts). Simple arithmetic mean and percentages were used in the study. Result: The output-input ratio for kharif and rabi fodder in Punjab and Haryana were found to be of 1.52 to 1.64 and 3.61 to 4.12. Since, majority of the farmers in these states follow crop and dairy farming system, due consideration should be provided to fodder cultivation as well.
MACROHOMOTOMA GLADIATA (HEMIPTERA HOMOTOMIDAE) SEASONAL POPULATION FLUCTUATION AND ITS NATURAL ENEMIES ON FICUS MICROCARPA IN GREECE
Authors: VAMVAKAS GRIGORIOS , DERVISOGLOU SOFIA , PERDIKIS DIONYSIOS
Published: May 2023

Macrohomotoma gladiata (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Homotomidae) has been recently recorded in the Medi- terranean Basin causing serious damage on the widely cultivated ornamental tree Ficus microcarpa L.f. The population structure and seasonal fluctuation of M. gladiata were studied on F. microcarpa in Athens, Greece, from February 2019 to February 2020. In the samples, the presence of its natural enemies was recorded too. Eggs were recorded in May, August and from October to early January; the first two nymphal instars were recorded throughout the year but not in August and September whereas their densities reduced in early May; the middle-aged and the late instars nymphs were recorded in March and April and then appeared again in June and July. Based on our results 1) during winter, only young nymphs of M. gladiata were present; 2) under autumn and winter conditions, young nymphs do not develop further; and 3) most likely M. gladiata has a bivoltine life cycle or may complete a partial third generation in autumn. Parasitized M. gladiata nymphs by a Psyllaephagus Ashmead species were recorded from April to August, with the parasitism rate reaching to 81%. The predator Anthocoris nemoralis (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) was present in low numbers in spring. This work revealed useful information for the phenology and rational management of this pest and the potential of its natural enemies in its control. Key Words: Macrohomotoma gladiata, Ficus microcarpa, life cycle, biological control, Anthocoris nemoralis, Psyllaephagus
PSYCHODIDAE OF ALBANIA
Authors: JEŽEK JAN , MANKO PETER , FEDORČÁK JAKUB , KOCO ŠTEFAN , VARGA JÚLIUS , SHUMKA SPASE , OBOŇA JOZEF
Published: May 2023

All important published records for 23 moth fly species known so far from Albania are reviewed (Phlebotominae 10 species, Psychodinae 13 species). Records of 5 Psychodidae (Phlebotominae 1, Psychodinae 4) species/subspecies are presented in this paper based on specimens collected by sweep-netting and UV light in Albania in 2022. Four species are recorded for the first time in Albania (namely: Jovamormia caliginosa (Eaton, 1893), Psychodocha cinerea Banks, 1894, Tinearia alternata (Say, 1824), Pericoma (Pericoma) motasi motasi Vaillant, 1978). The first checklist of Psychodidae of Albania is also listed. Key Words: Biodiversity, faunistics, moth flies, Phlebotominae, Psychodinae, Mormiini, Paramormiini, Psychodini, Pericomaini, Mediterranean Area, Europe, Palaearctic Region
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LONG-TERM MONITORING PROGRAM OF MOTHS IN A SUBURBAN AREA OF SOUTH ITALY: FIRST RESULTS OF THE YEARS 2019-2021 (INSECTA LEPIDOPTERA)
Authors: ZUCCO GIADA , SCALERCIO STEFANO
Published: May 2023

Long term monitoring programs (LTMPs) are increasingly demanded for investigating relationships between ecosystem dynamics and climate change. Most of active LTMPs are focussed on abiotic parameters and vegetation, being animals rarely included in continuous samplings. In this paper we described the results of the first two years of a LTMP involving nocturnal macrolepidoptera (including Cossoidea and Hepialoidea) started in 2019 in a suburban area of the Crati Valley, Calabria, South Italy. In the experimental farm of the Research Centre for Forestry and Wood two light traps were settled up, running about every night. During the first two years of monitoring, a total of 12,164 individuals belonging to 297 taxa were counted, showing a community similar to those observed in other Calabrian sites with Mediterranean climate and cultivated areas. The presence of small remnants of riparian forests significantly contributed to the community composition as the observation of hygrophilous species demonstrated. Among them, Xanthia ocellaris and Leucania obsoleta were never found before in the Calabria region. Furthermore, 177 species were added to the poorly investigated Crati Valley fauna. The results presented pose a solid baseline for investigating ecosystem changes of an area submitted to short term anthropic pressures and to long term climate driven changes. Key Words: light traps, riparian forests, bioindicators, climate change, Mediterranean Basin
Recent developments in metal nanocluster-based catalysts for improving photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance
Authors: Li Huan , Du Huitong , Luo Huanhuan , Wang Hua , Zhu Wenlei , Zhou Yang
Published: May 2023

Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) is a promising technology for carbon recycling that offers both environmental and economic benefits. Among the potential photocatalysts, metal nanoclusters (MNCs) stand out as a class of materials with remarkable photophysical and photochemical properties. Despite the growing number of studies on MNCs-based photocatalytic reduction of CO2 in recent years, a systematic and comparative overview of these studies is still lacking. This review provides a concise and comprehensive summary of the latest research on MNCs-based catalysts for enhancing photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance. Moreover, this review highlights the challenges and opportunities in this field based on the current development trends.
Harmonizing Universities With Globalization by Creating Institutional Adaptability to Internationalization Approaches in Higher Education: A Case Study in Nawroz University
Authors: Ali Haithem T. Mohammed , Taha Humam
Published: May 2023

Institutional internationalization arose as a globalized cross-cultural organizational practice in all social sectors. Popularity of the concept in the higher education sector urged authors to present numerous descriptions of internationalization approaches, which differed according to the philosophical references, circumstances of applying in the academic environments, and means–ends analysis. In the Third World countries, universities used to confront enormous challenges hindering internationalization ambitions in the context of structural and functional obstacles facing development in general. Perhaps it can be said that their internationalization is almost impossible in light of the complex socio- economic environments in those countries, political crises, obsolete bureaucracy, institutional inertia, and restricted academic freedoms. In any case, universities around the world are currently dealing with internationalization as an undebatable issue and must be working on it as a competitive requirement and substantive standard for quality assurance in higher education. In this article, the authors argue the success potential of an organizational transformation-based strategy to internationalization established on institutional adaptation and capacity building. This strategy has been adopted as a transitional stage between localization and internationalization in Nawroz University (NZU) which is presented here as a case study. NZU, as one of the private universities that following the local academic administration system in Kurdistan region of Iraq, has been faced complications resulted from the responsibility of tracking balance between fostering international values and policies, on the one hand, as well as maintaining institutional stability and human resources' positive response to the change, on the other hand. The article discusses how this university dealt with the idea of harmonization as a result of awareness of the difficulties implied in the task of internationalization. Therefore, it adopted what it had considered as a consistent, sustainable, and gradual institutional transformation during the period (2016-2019). The article also highlights plans taken up to support skill up-gradation to consolidate implicit transformation without affecting everyday workflow. In addition, it refers to some simulated international approaches and rankings standards which were used as a guide to direct the transformational process. Finally, the article illustrates some preferable outcomes that the university has been achieved.
Implementation of Panel Data Regression in the Analysis of Factors Affecting Poverty Levels in Bengkulu Province in 2017-2020
Authors: Dewi Anggraeni Chairunnisa Aprilia , Fauzan Achmad
Published: May 2023

Economic resilience is certainly an important target in every country or region. One of the main concerns in the economy of a country is poverty. This study aims to explore data with panel data regression that was formed and find factors that affect poverty in Bengkulu province from 2017 to 2020. The secondary data utilized were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of the province of Bengkulu. The independent variables used are Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), Human Development Index (HDI), Life Expectancy (LE), and Average Years of Schooling (AYS), while the dependent variable is the percentage of poverty in the form of per region. The best panel data model obtained is the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) model with a cross-section. Based on the results obtained, the significant variable in this model is the GRDP variable. From the prediction results, the values ​​obtained from Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), Mean Square Error (MSE), and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) respectively are 6.59% for MAPE, 5.48 for MSE, and 2.4 for RMSE indicating that panel data analysis is very very good in terms of predicting poverty in Bengkulu province
Nano-Sized Polycrystalline ZSM-5 Aggregates Induced by Seeds in an Organic-Free Synthesis System
Authors: Wang Xuchang , Ji Zhuo , Jiao Qirui , Jiao Chuyu , Ma Xiaosen , Wang Quanhua , Zheng Jiajun , Zhang Lichen , Liu Yanchao , Li Wenlin , Li Ruifeng
Published: May 2023

Synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite from OSDA-free systems has been a very interesting alternative method because it can avoid the usage of organic templates and consequent calcination step. However, in opened reports, organic substance such as alcohol is more or less involved. In the present work, a calcined commercial ZSM-5 zeolite was used as a seed, sodium aluminate as an aluminum source, silica sol as a silicon source, which ensures that there is no any organics (template) in the synthesis system, and polycrystalline ZSM-5 aggregates consisting of rod-like nanocrystals are successfully prepared in a completely OSDA-free system. The effects of seed (chemical component, dosage) and crystallization conditions on the synthesis of ZSM-5 were systematically investigated. The results show that highly crystallinity ZSM-5 aggregate consisting of primary nano-sized crystals with a size of less than 100 nm can be yielded from a gel precursor with 5.6 wt.% seed after hydrothermal treatment for 48 h. The results also shows that the chemical composition of the seeds had little effect on the topological structure and pore structure of the synthesized samples, but the seed with a low Si/Al ratio is more conducive to the rapid crystallization of zeolite and to the improvement of the acid, especially the strong acid centers of the catalyst.
Investigation on Perceptual-Aware Optimization for Single Image Super Resolution on Embedded Systems
Authors: Vu Khanh Hung , Nguyen Duc Phuc , Nguyen Duc Dung , Pham Hoang-Anh
Published: May 2023

Deep learning has been introduced to single-image super-resolution (SISR) in the last decade. These techniques have taken over the benchmarks of SISR tasks. Nevertheless, most architectural designs necessitate substantial computational resources, leading to a prolonged inference time on embedded systems or rendering them infeasible for deployment. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of plausible solutions and optimization methods to address this problem. Then, we propose a pipeline that aggregates the latter in order to enhance the inference time without significantly compromising the perceptual quality. We investigate the effectiveness of the proposed method on a lightweight GAN-based perceptual-oriented model as a case study. The experimental results show that our proposed method leads to significant improvement in the inference time on both Desktop and Jetson Xavier NX, especially for higher resolution input sizes on the latter, thereby making it deployable in practice.
Heritage Enhancement through Digital Tools for Sustainable Fruition: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Maietti Federica
Published: May 2023

Digital technologies are becoming increasingly relevant in the processes of documenting, surveying, enhancing and preserving Cultural Heritage, also through applications that are increasingly optimized and oriented towards new data management and accessibility processes. This great potential can find significant levels of application in the tourism sector, seeking new strategies to access, discover, understand cultural assets. In this direction, many digital applications have already found interesting outcomes in the tourism sector, but there is large room for improvement in the applications for “minor”, small or neglected cultural sites, not included in conventional tourism routes, which play a key-role in social inclusion and territorial cohesion, and for the development of social, economic and environmental sustainability. The paper presents a conceptual framework or possible outline to foster the use of digital technologies through a set of integrated bottom-up and top-down actions, to facilitate connections of minor sites into larger networks, contributing to search for new forms of active fruition and social participation.
Characteristics of Phase IV Clinical Trials in Oncology: An Analysis Using the ClinicalTrials.gov Registry Data
Authors: Henry Brandon Michael , Lippi Giuseppe , Nasser Ameen , Ostrowski Patryk
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Our research analyzed the characteristics of phase IV clinical trials in oncology using data from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry. The included trials were conducted between January 2013 and December 2022 and were examined for key characteristics, including outcome measures, interventions, sample sizes, and study design, different cancer types, and geographic regions. Our analysis included 368 phase IV oncology studies. We found that 50% of these studies aimed to examine both safety and efficacy, while 43.5% only reported efficacy outcome measures, and 6.5% only described safety outcome measures. Only 16.9% of studies were powered to detect adverse events with a frequency of 1 in 100. Targeted therapies accounted for the majority of included studies (53.5%), with breast (32.91%) and hematological cancers (25.82%) being the most frequently investigated malignancies. Most phase IV oncology studies lacked sufficient power to detect rare adverse events due to their small sample sizes and instead focused on effectiveness. To ensure that there is no gap in drug safety data collection and detection of rare adverse events due to limited phase IV clinical trials, there is a significant need for additional education and participations by both health care providers and patients in spontaneous reporting processes.
Is Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Caused by Ultraviolet Radiation? Comparison of UV Mutational Signatures Between Malignant Melanoma and Mycosis Fungoides.
Authors: Gniadecki Robert , O’Keefe Sandra , Hennessey Dylan , Iyer Aishwarya
Published: May 2023

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a strong environmental carcinogen responsible for the pathogenesis of most skin cancers, such as malignant melanoma (MM) and non-melanoma (keratinocyte) skin cancers. The carcinogenic role of UV was firmly established based on epidemiological evidence and molecular findings of the characteristic mutation signatures which occur during excision repair of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers and 6,4-photoproducts. The role of UV in the pathogenesis of mycosis fungoides (MF), the most common primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, remains controversial. Here, we performed whole exome sequencing of 61 samples of MF cells microdissected from the cutaneous lesions, and compared their mutational signatures to 340 MM. The vast majority of MM mutations had a typical UV mutational signature (SBS 7, SBS 38, DSB 1) underscoring the key role of ultraviolet as a mutagen. In contrast, the SBS 7 signature in MF comprised <5% of all mutations. SBS 7 was higher in the intraepidermal MF cells (when compared to the dermal cells) and in the cells from tumors as compared to early-stage plaques. In conclusion, our data do not support the pathogenic role of UV in the pathogenesis of MF and suggest that the UV mutations are the result of the cumulative, environmental ultraviolet exposure of cutaneous lesions, rather than an early mutagenic event.
Recent Developments in High Spatio-Temporal Image-Based Tracking of Proteins in Subcellular Spatial Proteomics Applications
Authors: Ng Wenfa
Published: May 2023

Dawn of the omics revolution in biological sciences meant that we seek to understand more and in greater detail the molecular constituents of cells and biological systems. While we have gained significant insights from conventional omics tools, we now seek to understand the spatial dimensions of the data where subcellular localisation may impact on cellular physiology and phenotype. This review paper seeks to address current questions in the new field of image-based spatial proteomics as well as outline future challenges of the field. At first glance, spatial proteomics offers enormous potential to expand our understanding of different cell types in different disease and cell states. But limitations in types of fluorophores and issues with spectral overlap significantly hampers the practical implementation of the technique. On the other hand, while we have super-resolution microscopy techniques such as STED, PALM and STORM able to achieve 10 to 20 nm spatial resolution in single molecule localisation, problems with slow image acquisition limits high temporal resolution tracking of multiple protein targets in live cell imaging. Hence, the field of spatial proteomics is a mix of promises and challenges where we could image, in multi-colour, upwards of 10 well-chosen proteins that could inform on the molecular mechanisms of selected biological processes, but, at present, the method could not tackle larger scale questions. In essence, current implementation of image-based spatial proteomics is useful, but it is unable to fulfil the mission of large-scale projects such as the Human Protein Atlas or Human Cell Atlas. Future challenges in the field includes the development of more fluorophores (especially photoswitchable and photoactivable ones) for single molecule localisation microscopy, as well as seeking to improve temporal resolutions to the sub-millisecond range.
Field Complete Coverage Path Planning Based on Improved Genetic Algorithm for Transplanting Robot
Authors: Wu Xizhi , Bai Jinqiang , Hao Fengqi , Cheng Guanghe , Tang Yongwei , Li Xiuhua
Published: May 2023

The Complete Coverage Path Planning (CCPP) is a key technology in the field of agricultural robot, and has great significance for improving the efficiency and quality of tillage, fertilization, harvesting and other agricultural robot operations, as well as reducing the operation energy consumption. The traditional boustrophedon or heuristic search algorithm based CCPP methods, when coping with the field with irregular boundaries, obstacles and other complex environments, still face many problems and challenges, such as large repeated work areas, multiple turns or U-turns, low operation efficiency and prone to local optimum. In order to solve the above problems, an improved-genetic-algorithm-based CCPP method was proposed in this paper, which introduces the idea of chromosome pairs and multi-points mutation to improve its global optimization ability in complex environments, reduce the repeated work areas and the number of turns and U-turns, and thereby improve the operation efficiency. The simulation and experimental results on simple regular fields showed that the proposed improved genetic algorithm-based CCPP method achieved the comparable performance with the traditional boustrophedon-based CCPP method. However, on the complex irregular fields, although the proposed CCPP method increased the number of turns by 13.76%, the area of repeated operation and the number of U-turns were decreased by 38.54% and 35.00% respectively, and saves the battery voltage by 7.82% on average compared to the boustrophedon-based CCPP method. This proved that the proposed CCPP method has strong adaptive capacity to the environment, and has practical application value in improving the efficiency and quality of agricultural machinery operations, and reducing the energy consumption.
Block-Centered Finite Difference Methods for Fourth-Order Parabolic Equations
Authors: Zhang Taixiu , Yin Zhe , Zhu Ailing
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we consider the fourth-order parabolic equations with integer and fractional order time derivatives with Neumann boundary conditions. The integer order time derivatives are approximated by backward Euler difference quotients, and the fractional order time derivatives are approximated by L1 interpolation. We propose the block-centered finite difference scheme for fourth-order parabolic equations of integer and fractional order time derivatives. We prove the stability of the block-centered finite difference scheme and the second-order convergence of the discrete L2 norms of the approximate solution and its derivatives of every order. Numerical examples are given to verify the effectiveness of the block-centered finite difference scheme.
Physical Characteristics and Processing Results of Chemical Compounds from Three Soybean Varieties as Indonesian Functional Food
Authors: Dewayani Wanti Dewayani , Fattah Abdul Fattah , Winanda Elisa , Suriany Suriany , Nurhafsah Nurhafsah , Idaryani Idaryani , Herniwati Herniwati , Salim Salim , Yasin Muhammad , Hannan Muh. Fitrah Irawan , Wulanningtyas Heppy Suci , Manwan Sri Wahyuni , Asaad Muh. , Warda Warda , Nurjanani Nurjanani , Fadwiwati Andi Yulyani , Ella Andi
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Indonesia has developed several superior soybean varieties. Each soybean variety has different physical and chemical properties that can affect processed products and soybean quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the physical, chemical, and functional properties of three superior early-maturing soybean varieties. The research was conducted in Maros, Indonesia in 2022 by planting the Dega-1, Grobogan, and Gepak Kuning varieties and repeated them 6 times. The yields of the three soybean varieties Dega-1, Grobogan, and Gepak Kuning were taken at 1 kg each and 3 repeated, then further analysis of chemical compounds is carried out in the laboratory. The results showed that for physical characteristics, the largest seed size was in Dega-1 (18.57 g per 100 seeds) and the smallest in Gepak Kuning (8.29 g). The highest bulk density of soybean seeds was in the Grobogan and Dega-1 varieties (0.79 kg per m3) and the lowest was in Gepak Kuning (0.77 kg per m3 ), and the lowest number of damaged seeds was in Dega-1 (6.67%) and the highest in Grobogan (11.33). %). Chemical characteristics, highest protein content in Gepak Kuning (39.72%) and lowest in Dega-1 (36.62%), lowest fat content in Dega-1 (12.63%) and highest in Gepak Kuning (14.49%), highest phosphorus content in Gepak Kuning (0.59%) and the lowest was in Grobogan (0.53%), the highest calcium content was in Gepak Kuning (0.40%), and the highest FFA value was in Dega-1 (0.93) and the lowest in Gepak Kuning (0.81). Based on physical properties, Dega-1 is the best compared to the other two soybeans. Meanwhile, based on the size of starch granules, Gepak Kuning gave the best results. For chemical characteristics, in general, GepakKuning has the best quality compared to Grobogan and Dega-1. It can be concluded that Gepak Kuning has the most potential to be developed in supporting food and non-food products, especially in Indonesia.
Serum NMR-Based Metabolomics Profiling Identifies Lipoprotein Subfraction Variables and Amino Acid Reshuffling in Myeloma Development and Progression
Authors: Pedersen Shona , Mikkelstrup Morten Faarbæk , Kristensen Søren Risom , Anwardeen Najeha Rizwana , Elrayess Mohamed A. , Andreassen Trygve
Published: May 2023

Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological cancer. It is preceded by monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS), an asymptomatic phase. It has been demonstrated that early detection increases the 5-year survival rate. However, blood-based biomarkers that enable early disease detection are lacking. Metabolomic and lipoprotein subfraction variable profiling is gaining traction to expand our understanding of disease states and, more specifically, for identifying diagnostic markers in patients with hematological cancers. This study aims to enhance our understanding of multiple myeloma (MM) and identify candidate metabolites, allowing for more effective preventative treatment. Serum was collected from 25 healthy controls, 20 patients with MGUS, and 30 patients with MM. 1H-NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy was utilized to evaluate serum samples. The metabolite concentrations were examined using multivariate, univariate, and pathway analysis. Metabolic profiles of the MGUS patients revealed lower levels of alanine (F.C. = 0.8, p = 0.002), lysine (FC = 0.8, p < 0.001), leucine (FC=0.7, p < 0.001) but higher levels of formic acid (FC=1.6, p ≤ 0.001) when compared to controls. However, metabolic profiling of MM patients compared to controls exhibited decreased levels of total Apolipoprotein-A1 (FC =0.6, p<0.001), HDL-4 Apolipoprotein-A1 (FC = 0.5, p ≤ 0.001), HDL-4 Apolipoprotein-A2 (FC = 0.6, p < 0.001), HDL Free Cholesterol (FC = 0.7, p < 0.001), HDL-3 Cholesterol (FC = 0.5, p ≤ 0.001) and HDL-4 Cholesterol (FC = 0.5, p ≤ 0.001). Lastly, metabolic comparison between MGUS to MM patients primarily indicated alterations in lipoproteins levels: Total Cholesterol (FC = 0.6, p ≤ 0.001), HDL Cholesterol (FC = 0.7, p ≤ 0.001), HDL Free Cholesterol (FC = 0.4, p ≤ 0.001), Total Apolipoprotein-A1 (FC = 0.7, p ≤ 0.001), HDL Apolipoprotein-A1 (FC = 0.7, p ≤ 0.001), HDL-4 Apolipoprotein-A1 (FC = 0.6, p ≤ 0.001) and HDL-4 Phospholipids (FC = 0.6, p ≤ 0.001). This study provides novel insights into the serum metabolic and lipoprotein subfraction changes in patients as they progress from a healthy state to MGUS to MM, which may allow for earlier clinical detection and treatment.