bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy and safety of hymenoptera venom immunotherapy
Authors: Kayikci Hazal , Bostan Ozge Can , Tuncay Gulseren , Cihanbeylerden Melek , Damadoglu Ebru , Karakaya Gul , Kalyoncu Ali Fuat
Published: July 2024

Background: Being stung by Hymenoptera species can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. Although venom immunotherapy (VIT) seems to be the most effective treatment, its long-term efficacy, and risk factors for adverse events remain unclear. Objective: The
objective was to investigate the long-term efficacy of VIT and evaluate adverse events and risk factors related to this. Method: Patients who received VIT in a tertiary-care adult allergy clinic between January 2005 and July 2022 were included. Patients' data were compared
with those of individuals who had been diagnosed with bee and/or wasp venom allergy during the same period but had not received VIT and experienced field re-stings. Results: The study included 105 patients with venom allergy, of whom 68 received VIT and 37 did not receive
VIT. Twenty-three patients (34%) completed 5 years of VIT, and the overall mean ± standard deviation VIT duration was 46.9 ± 20.9 months. Re-stings occurred in 5 of 23 patients who completed 5 years of VIT, and none of them developed a systemic reaction. Eighteen patients (40%)
experienced re-stings after prematurely discontinuing VIT, of whom eight (44%) developed a systemic reaction. In the control group of patients who did not receive VIT, 26 patients (70.3%) experienced re-stings, and all had systemic reactions (100%), with no change in their median Mueller scores.
There was a significant difference in the median Mueller score change between the patients who received VIT and the controls who did not (p = 0.016). A total of 13 patients (19%) experienced adverse events while receiving VIT, which were systemic reactions in nine honeybee VIT.
The use of β-blockers was determined as the most important risk factor (odds ratio 15.9 [95% confidence interval, 1.2‐208.8]; p = 0.035). Conclusion: It was confirmed that VIT was effective in both reducing the incidence and the severity of re-sting
reactions. These effects were more pronounced in the patients who completed 5 years of VIT.
Análise da transparência pública em micromunicípios da região nordeste
Authors: Costa Luis Alberto , Ribeiro Coelho Neto Valdo , Araújo Silva Napie Galve
Published: July 2024

A transparência pública é questão central para a construção da governança democrática e guarda intrínseca relação com o conceito de accountability. As pesquisas acadêmicas sobre índices de transparência, em maior parte, têm priorizado a avaliação de cidades mais populosas, ao mesmo tempo em que os estudos apontam tendências de associação entre porte populacional e níveis de transparência nos municípios. Nesse sentido, este estudo teve como objetivo medir e analisar a transparência pública em municípios da região nordeste com população abaixo de três mil habitantes, sendo ao todo 53 cidades. Para tanto, foi avaliado o conteúdo de seus portais de transparência na internet, e as pontuações foram obtidas a partir de um questionário desenvolvido e aplicado nas avaliações do Ranking Nacional da Transparência - RNT, realizado pelo Ministério Público Federal, em 2105 e 2016, e composto por 15 itens, subdivididos em total de 38 quesitos. Os resultados indicaram níveis de transparência mais elevados em comparação com avaliações anteriores. Foram verificados bons índices de conformidade em relação à divulgação de dados sobre receitas, despesas e remuneração de servidores. Os itens mais deficientes na avaliação foram os referentes à divulgação de editais de licitação e contratos na íntegra, relatórios de gestão fiscal, prestações de contas anuais e acompanhamento de solicitações de informação. Os resultados desta pesquisa contrariam a expectativa de níveis mais baixos de transparência pública em municípios de pequeno porte populacional, em sentido contrário à associação encontrada em estudos anteriores.
A reclamação constitucional como instrumento de garantia dos direitos socioambientais reconhecidos pelo STF
Authors: Ferreira Bernardo Leandro
Published: July 2024

O artigo analisa o instituto da reclamação constitucional, à luz da legislação em vigor, e sua função efetiva e potencial na defesa dos direitos socioambientais. Para tanto, inicia-se o trabalho apresentando o instituto, a partir da legislação em vigor, do entendimento jurisprudencial e da doutrina constitucional e processual sobre as hipóteses de admissão e sua relevância no direito brasileiro. Posteriormente, serão apresentados importantes julgamentos sobre temas socioambientais proferidos recentemente pelo STF com efeitos vinculantes perante terceiros e as repercussões surgidas em reclamações apresentadas para impugnar decisões contrárias ou em sentido destoante àqueles precedentes fixados pelo STF. Como resultado da pesquisa, identificou-se uma expansão de hipóteses de cabimento de reclamação constitucional, a partir de inovações legislativas, com impactos sobre a garantia de direitos fundamentais socioambientais, e a relevância que tal instituto vem assumindo no sistema jurídico pátrio, sem prejuízo das tradicionais espécies de recursos judiciais. Adotou-se como principais formas de pesquisa a revisão bibliográfica e o estudo de casos, fundamental para a construção de um diagnóstico sobre o tema proposto, bem como para a realização de uma análise crítica.
O papel do Estado na precarização do trabalho dos apenados e nas relações de emprego: formação de um novo mercado para a mão-de-obra
Authors: De Almeida Oliveira Muçouçah Renato
Published: July 2024

O texto analisa a possível formação de mercado de mão-de-obra precarizado com patrocínio estatal. São estudados, comparativamente, o trabalho no cárcere e aquele desenvolvido por diversos trabalhadores livres; estes últimos se mostram com baixa remuneração e prestação de serviços que acabam por violar diversos direitos sociais, ao passo que o labor prisional engendra ganhos escassos e assunção de diversos riscos da atividade econômica patrocinada pelo próprio Estado, consoante decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Fez-se necessário o estudo dialético de como é operado em rede o sistema panóptico de vigilância tanto no trabalho dos apenados realizados sob formas jurídicas as mais diversas quanto na disciplina imposta aos trabalhadores privados. Constatou-se no trabalho livre o mesmo sistema de vigilância existente no trabalho dos apenados, pela ideologia que permeia o contrato de emprego. Ademais, buscou-se dedutivamente estabelecer hipóteses quanto às possíveis consequências do patrocínio estatal ao fomento da precarização generalizada de um nicho do mercado de trabalho.
Assessment of message processing time indicators based on priorities
Authors: BASOV V.A. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia, KHOLOSTOV A.L. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The article substantiates possibility of using technique for time correction of conversation carried out via radio by fire service units when performing the main combat mission. This methodology takes into account officials priority determined by the importance of tasks they perform. It is proposed to use the corresponding coefficient as an indicator determining importance of performed tasks. Methods. To solve the issues authors have used methods of mathematical analysis. Findings. Conversation time adjustment involves time modification in inverse proportion to performed tasks priority, i.e. radio network usage time by the official with the highest priority will be reduced to a lesser extent, and that of the official with a lower priority will be reduced to a greater extent. Research application field. The results obtained can be used to improve safety when extinguishing fires and eliminating man-made emergencies. Conclusions. The presented methodology makes it possible to provide automated adjustments to conversation time, which can be used to achieve required efficiency indicators in radio communication network for officials with priority when performing the main combat mission. Using this technique will make it possible to distribute limited time resource of using radio network, thus eliminating critical modes in radio network associated with delays in control or means and forces control loss.
Fire protection systems for steel structures with cement slabs and a fire barrier under cryogenic and Jet-Fire exposure
Authors: GRAVIT M.V. ,   St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great, ANTONOV S.P. , FRIDRIKH O.A. , NEDVIGA E.S. ,   Engineering Center “Fire Protection of Building Structures”” LLC,   Orenburg branch of All-Russian Research Institute for Fire Protection of EMERCOM of Russia,   St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The article presents the outcomes of experimental studies of steel structures samples with fire protection systems based on cement binder under cryogenic and hydrocarbon Jet-Fire exposure. Methods. Experimental studies of the fire protection system for steel structures with cement slabs and a fire barrier under cryogenic exposure were carried out according to the methodology, the main provisions of which are harmonized with ISO 20088-1 “Determination of the resistance to cryogenic spillage of insulation materials - Part 1: Liquid phase”, and samples of the system fire protection tested according to the method harmonized with ISO 22899-1 “Determination of the resistance to jet fires of passive fire protection materials. Part 1: General requirements”. Findings. Tests on cryogenic impact on a fire protection system sample consisting of Prozask Firepanel slabs on a cement binder, a fire protection mat Ignis-mat SV and a fire barrier Promizol-DSH Proplate-60/5/10L, made it possible to come to the conclusion based on the results of a 60-minute exposure to hydrocarbon Jet-Fire, that the temperature on the sample on an unheated surface reached 47.73 °C; during cryogenic exposure, the temperature on the sample reached –49 °C after 53 minutes. Research application field. The outcomes obtained can be applied when planning fire protection in the field of fire safety at oil and gas facilities and in tunnel structures as well. Conclusions. It has been found out that fire-retardant boards with a cement binder are quite effective under cryogenic exposure to hydrocarbons; they also show high resistance to hydrocarbon Jet-Fire in a system with a fire barrier made of superthin basalt fiber and a fire-retardant ceramic mat.
Softwood and hardwood thermal decomposition
Authors: ANOSOVA E.B. ,   D.I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology, MIKHAILOVA S.M. , TITUNIN A.A. , VAKHNINA T.N. , SUSOEVA I. V. , SUSOEVA V. S. ,   Civil Defence Academy EMERCOM of Russia,   Kostroma State University,   Kostroma State University,   Kostroma State University,   Kostroma State University
Published: July 2024

Purpose. To assess the degree of fire hazard of softwood and hardwood materials certain indicators of physical-chemical processes occurring under exposure to high-temperature heat sources on wood samples have been studied. Methods. Using simultaneous thermal analysis methods – thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), a study of thermal decomposition of aspen, pine and willow wood samples has been carried out. Samples thermal analysis has been carried out in an oxidizing environment (air + nitrogen) with heating rate of 10 °C/min. Findings. Kinetic regularities of wood temperature transformations – temperature ranges and thermal decomposition heat effects – have been determined. The least effect of thermal decomposition has been detected for aspen samples. Thermal destruction of wood components and charcoal combustion of pine occurs at lower temperatures, which makes it the most fire hazardous of the examined samples. Research application field. The data obtained in the research can be used to create conditions for safe storage and transportation of wood species in question as well as to select fire protection means. Conclusions. The research has shown that of the three species studied, aspen has the least thermal decomposition effect. At temperature of about 378 °C, the pyrolysis process and oxidation of resulting coke is completed. This result is consistent with the data obtained by R. M. Aseyeva and colleagues, indicating that residues formed during the thermal decomposition of softwood are more susceptible to oxidation than residues of hardwood. Thus, pine burns out completely at lower temperatures. This fact is important given that in fires under conditions of uncontrolled ignition and combustion, heating rates significantly exceed those used in TG studies. This conclusion is consistent with the results of research by S. R. Loskutov and colleagues, who noted that aspen has greater heat resistance than pine in an oxidizing environment.
Fire risk assessment at industrial facilities within the framework of the information and analytical system "Probit"
Authors: VOROBYEV V.V. ,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia, SHIMKO V.Yu. , SHVYRKOV S.A. ,   LLC “Spetcpozhtekh”,   State Fire Academy of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The article substantiates the need to develop the information and analytical system (IAS) “Probit” designed to justify the sufficiency or development of additional systems for ensuring fire safety of industrial facilities based on the calculated determination of fire risk values. The capabilities and features of the program are described. Methods. The methodology for determining the computed values of fire risk at production facilities, approved by the Order of EMERCOM of Russia dated July 10, 2009 No. 404. served as a methodological and regulatory base for writing the IAS “Probit”. The programming languages JavaScript, PHP, Vue.js and Laravel frameworks were used directly for the development of the IAS as well as a MySQL relational database. Findings. The proposed scientific approach allows not only evaluating the effectiveness of using a particular fire protection system on the same equipment, but also comparing fire hazard of different process equipment, that is, to predict, for example, how many times a tank is more dangerous than a distillation column, and a distillation column than a pump or compressor etc. This approach can be used not only to assess the technological equipment fire hazard, but also when insuring production facilities. Research application field. The IAS “Probit” is intended to be used in the activities of EMERCOM of Russia, expert organizations, research and design institutes, as well as higher educational institutions and other educational organizations, when dealing with the issues of confirming the compliance of industrial objects protection with the required level of fire safety, including implementation of final qualifying works, the development of technical specification and company standards. Conclusions. The “Probit” information and analytical system application in educational process can significantly improve the quality of training specialists who are competent in the following areas: methods for assessing the compliance of the object under protection with the requirements of regulations and normative documents; methods for determining fire risk estimated values; fire safety systems for protecting facilities aimed at reducing fire risk.
Transarterial chemoembolization for renal cell carcinoma patients with liver metastases in the era of immunotherapy: A case series
Authors: Schneider Jeffrey A. , Markowski Mark , Georgiades Christos , Ged Yasser
Published: July 2024

Treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has changed rapidly in the past decade with the widespread implementation of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) as first-line therapy in metastatic disease. The presence of liver metastases is a poor prognostic indicator but also has the potential to be a target for localized therapy. However, there is limited knowledge on the dynamics and long-term effects of combining liver-directed transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with ICI therapy. We identified four patients with metastatic RCC (mRCC) and liver metastases who were treated concurrently with ICIs and TACE to metastatic liver lesions from our institutional database. We assessed treatment radiological responses and toxicity in this cohort. Liver-directed TACE with concurrent ICI was associated with radiological response or stabilization in all the liver lesions in the four patients in this cohort with a median time to locoregional liver metastasis progression-free survival of 8.3 months (range 6.0–11.1). The concurrent administration of ICI therapy and TACE to liver lesions was well tolerated with no new safety signals and no immune-related toxicities. Combining TACE with ICI in patients with mRCC showed promising response with limited toxicity. Future studies are warranted to clarify treatment timing and validate benefits.
Assessment of oral hygiene behavior among Iraqi medical students
Authors: Mohammad Noor Hashem
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

General health is intimately related to oral health. Since primary care doctors are the main healthcare providers in society and many systemic disorders present themselves orally, it is imperative that medical students and professionals comprehend oral health and its importance. The study’s aims were to determine the comprehension of oral hygiene practices and brushing teeth strategies among a sample of Iraqi medical graduates.

Material and Methods:

A cross-sectional study involved 100 medical undergraduates at Ibn Sina University, College of Medicine in Baghdad, Iraq, during the period from (September to November 2022) after obtaining informed approval.

Results:

Our participants were 57.0% male and 43.0% female, ranging in age from 20 to 24 years old, the majority of students (82.0%) brush their teeth daily, but (18.0%) they did not, regarding toothbrushing techniques, the majority (34.0%) use a combined (horizontal and vertical) technique, (29.0%) vertical, (17.0%) horizontal, and (20.0%) circular, regarding time spent on brushing teeth, 47.0% taking 1 min, 29.0% taking between 2 and 3 min, 18.0% taking less than a minute, and 6.0% taking more than 4 min, and (52.0%) of students use a medium brush, while (31.0%) use a soft brush, and (5.0%) use a hard brush, the remaining (12.0%) not knowing the type of brush they employ, the dental floss was known to (65.0%) of participants, while 35.0% were unaware of its existence, there was no significant correlation between regularity of brushing and the number of visits to the dentist for scaling (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

It would be valuable for medical graduates to attend educational society gatherings and continued dental training courses to increase their understanding of their oral hygiene.
Epidemiology of Cancers in Vidarbha Over 4-year Period, Tobacco-related Cancer and Control
Authors: Singh Kartar , Sharma B. K. , Wagh Aniruddha , Revu Shivakala , Potbhare Pallavi , Lokhande Dinesh , Sharnagat Vishnudas Tilakchand , Sarode Mayur , Kohale Renuka , Shende Pankaj
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

The aim of the study was to describe epidemiology of cancer in Vidarbha, according to findings from National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP).

Material and Methods:

The data on cancer have been sourced from Hospital Based Cancer Registries of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Cancer Hospital and Research Centre under NCRP in Vidarbha. The data are covering a period of 4 years (2017–2020).

Results:

The Hospital-based cancer Registry of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Cancer Hospital and Research Center indicates 11,868 malignant cases registered in the hospital during the period of past years (2017–2020). The top 5 leading sites in males were buccal mucosa, tongue, lung, alveolus and oesophagus. In females, top 5 leading sites are buccal mucosa, tongue, oesophagus, lung and alveolus. The Rashtrasant Tukdoji Cancer Hospital data of cumulative distribution of cancer cases according to age and gender which cancer was found to be more in males than females and increased incidence in younger ages is observed in the study.

Conclusion:

Epidemiological studies help in assessing cancers and help to assess their risk factors and help in improving and strengthening efforts for cancer prevention and control. Epidemiological studies show that many cancer can be avoidable with primary and secondary preventive measures and also helps in estimating the cancer burden in the near future and helps in planning and evaluating strategies by keeping track of cancer prevalence. Cancer registry plays an important role in such studies.
Study of Levels of Creatine Phosphokinase and Lactate Dehydrogenase as Prognostic Markers in Acute Organophosphorus Poisoning
Authors: Parate Tilottama Ramesh , Madavi Shweta Vasant , Parate Ramesh
Published: July 2024

Objectives:

Organophosphorus compound (OPC) poisoning is primarily a problem in developing countries. Its widespread use and easy availability have increased the likelihood of poisoning with these compounds. Serum cholinesterase levels are easier to estimate and usually depressed after organophosphorus (OP) poisoning. Peradeniya OP poisoning scale has not been studied much in the Indian scenario. It could be a simple and effective system to determine the need for ventilatory support early on in the course. Hence, this study was undertaken to assess the severity of OPC poisoning clinically using Peradeniya scoring and by estimating creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels.

Material and Methods:

A prospective observational study was performed among 100 cases of OP poisoning from January 2021 to October 2022. On patient’s fulling, inclusion criteria were investigated with serum acetylcholinesterase at the time of admission, and periodic estimation of serum CPK and serum LDH was done on the day of admission and then on day three and day 5 of admission

Results:

The CPK and LDH levels were significantly elevated in patients who developed respiratory failure and thus strongly correlated with clinical severity

Conclusion:

Serum CPK and LDH show a strong degree of positive correlation with the severity of poisoning and can be used as a predictor of outcome in OP poisoning.
Azathioprine-Induced Anagen Effluvium: A Case Series of Three Cases
Authors: Supekar Bhagyashree Babanrao , Chopkar Apoorva Dhananjay , Gawali Shirin Sunil , Mukhi Jayesh Ishwardas , Nama Piyush
Published: July 2024

Azathioprine is a commonly used drug in dermatology for immunobullous diseases, vitiligo, and lichen planus alopecia areata. Azathioprine is rarely known to cause the acute onset of anagen effluvium (AE) that may precede myelosuppression associated with it. We report a series of three cases of azathioprine-induced AE. All three of our cases were females who were treated with azathioprine for non-dermatological conditions such as neuromyelitis optica, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, and optic neuritis. We report this series mainly due to its rarity.
A Preliminary Study of Nutritional Enhancement of Duckweed (Lemna minor) through Fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus sp.
Authors: Hayati Royani L. , Hakim Luchman , . Nurjannah , Nursyam Happy , Prihanto Asep A.
Published: July 2024

Duckweed is generally only used as an alternative feed for animals and is less optimized as a source of additional food for humans. The application of duckweed, Lemna minor, is still limiting. To optimize the utilization of L. minor, increasing nutrient content of L. minor through a fermentation process is necessary. The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of fermentation on nutrient content of the duckweed. L. minor was fermented using the combination of local isolate: Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus sp. Variations on the length of the fermentation time are using ranges of 0, 3 and 7 days for fermentation time. The fermented samples were then subjected to proximate, pH, color analysis. Amino acid analysis was performed on the best treatment. The results showed that the fermentation process using the consortium of S. cerevisiae and Lactobacillus sp. increased the nutritional quality of L. minor which includes an increase in protein content. The results of amino acid analysis also showed good results for fermented L. minor. Hence, fermentation represents an innovative approach to enhance the protein content and overall nutritional quality of duckweed.
A Simple Colorimetric Method for the Estimation of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride in Pharmaceuticals dosage
Authors: Al-Hafidh Hiba A. , Yassin Rabee M.A.
Published: July 2024

A spectrophotometric method based on the use of diazotization and coupling reaction was developed for the determination of metoclopramide hydrochloride (METH) by reacting a nitrogenous drug complex (D-METH) with reagent 4-chlororesorcinol (4-CRS). The alkaline dye gives a stable azoic red dye in the aqueous media, which gave the highest absorption at the wavelength of 527 nm and the limits of Beer's law had a linear relationship located within concentrations of 1-15 μg/ml and with a molar absorption coefficient of 2.53 × 104 L/mol. cm. Sandell's significance was 0.0140 μg/cm, while the LOD and LOQ values were 0.034 μg/ml and 0.114 μg/ml respectively. The proposed method has been successfully applied in the determination of metoclopramide hydrochloride in its pharmaceutical preparations in the form of tablets and injections.
СИБИРСКИЕ «ЛЕЧЕБНИКЪ XVII ВЕКА» И «ТРАВНИКЪ XVIII ВЕКА» В АСПЕКТЕ ЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКОГО ИЗУЧЕНИЯ
Authors: Выхрыстюк М.С. , Коскина Н.А.
Published: July 2024

Статья посвящена выявлению аспектов лингвистического изучения двух уникальных памятников письменности прошлого из тобольских архивохранилищ – «Лечебникъ XVII века» и «Травникъ XVIIIвека». Проанализированы особенности построения текстов, описана композиция их частей и структура подачи материала, выявлены тематические блоки, раскрыта их содержательная часть. Вместе с тем выполнено археографическое описание источников: внешний вид, особенности переплета, толщина корочки, ее форма, цвет, качество бумаги (цвет, плотность, толщина, степень гладкости), возможные орудия письма. Особое внимание уделено анализу графики, поскольку тексты первоисточников написаны неизвестными писцами и не датированы. Доказано, что оба памятника русской письменности отражают процесс становления языковой нормы на российской окраине, а также характеризуют быт и мироощущение человека в названный период и требуют углубленного изучения.

The article is devoted to identifying aspects of the study of two unique monuments of writing of the past from the Tobolsk archives «Healing book of the 17th century» and «Travnik of the 18th century» from the point of view of linguistics. The features of the construction of texts are analyzed, the composition of their parts and the structure of the presentation of material are described, thematic blocks are identified, and their content is revealed. At the same time, an archaeographic description of the sources was made: appearance, binding features, thickness of the crust, its shape, color, paper quality (color, density, thickness, degree of smoothness), possible writing tools. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of graphics, since the texts of the primary sources were written by unknown scribes and are not dated. It has been proven that both monuments of Russian writing reflect the process of formation of a language norm on the Russian outskirts, and also characterize the life and attitude of a person in the named period and require in-depth study.
Visualizing Plasmonic Hot Carrier-Mediated Metal Deposition and Nanoparticle Reshaping with Liquid Phase Transmission Electron Microscopy
Authors: Chen Amy , Leff Asher , Li Zhenpu , Rios Ocampo Carlos , Boltersdorf Jonathan , Woehl Taylor
Published: July 2024

Hot carriers generated by localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in plasmonic nanoparticles can drive chemical reactions such as secondary metal deposition and organic catalysis. Rationally designing plasmonic nanostructures to target reactions requires understanding how local geometry impacts hot carrier reaction dynamics. Here we use liquid phase transmission electron microscopy (LP-TEM) and a radiolysis resistant solvent to visualize hot carrier-mediated silver deposition and gold nanorod (AuNR) reshaping. AuNRs grew primarily in the transverse direction and demonstrated tip sharpening and accelerated growth at predicted LSPR hotspots. Ex situ white- light illumination produced similar morphological and compositional changes, whereas radiolysis products did not. Nanorod growth dynamics relative to electron beam flux and AuNR orientation were supported by numerical simulations of electron beam induced LSPR. Isolating hot carrier- induced redox processes on AuNRs during LP-TEM enabled quantifying nanoscale metal deposition dynamics and spatially varying hot electron generation rates. This approach is expected to enable quantifying and visualizing a broad range of plasmonic carrier-mediated reactions.
A systematic and general machine learning approach to build a consistent data set from different experiments
Authors: Máximo-Canadas Matheus , Duarte Julio Cesar , Nichele Jakler , Alves Leonardo , Pereira Luiz Octavio , Ramos Rogerio , Borges Itamar
Published: July 2024

Experimental data from different sources present challenges due to variability and noise from various experimental conditions, apparatuses, and environmental factors. In this work, we propose a general method to address these challenges to build a consistent data set employing different thermal conductivity experimental data sets of methane from the liquid, vapor, and supercritical phases. Methane is a key hydrocarbon with extensive industrial and environmental applications. The method is based on machine learning (ML) techniques, which are used to consistently integrate data from various experimental sources compiled by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) database. Different ML algorithms are used for this purpose. Our findings indicate that ML models trained on raw experimental data yield predictions closer to the NIST’s processed data than the original raw experimental data, thus demonstrating the models’ ability to generalize from heterogenous, noisy, and untreated data sets. The proposed ML approach is general and efficient in handling complex and heterogeneous data to deliver reliable predictions without extensive preprocessing.
Synthesis by fast thiol-Michael click addition of biodegradable and potentially fully biobased architectures based on starch and polyester, towards sustainable and performing multiphase systems.
Authors: Morinval Alexis , Avérous Luc
Published: July 2024

For short-term sustainable applications such as packaging and agriculture, new biodegradable and renewable macromolecular architectures based on polysaccharide and polyester have been developed with an original multistep pathway, and then characterized. In a first step, amylomaize starch (AMS), based on rather linear polysaccharides with very high amylose content, and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), a potential fully biobased and biodegradable co-polyester, were chemically modified. Reactive maleimide and thiol groups have been added to their chemical structures. They have undergone a thiol-Michael addition, yielding a cross-linked network based on AMS and PBAT oligomers. In this large study, the structures of the different AMS and PBAT derivatives were precisely determined by FTIR, 1H, 13C APT and 31P NMR. Nitrogen containing products were also analyzed by 1H-15N NMR, a useful but largely underutilized tool, to determine the chemical structures of these synthesized products. This study clearly shows the high potential of these macromolecular architectures based on AMS and PBAT obtained by a fast click reaction, to develop reactive additives in the case of rather incompatible multiphase materials (blends, multilayers,) for a large range of short-term and demanding applications (packaging, agriculture,) for a greener future.
An Eternal Paradox: The Innovation Dilemma of Digital Journalism and the
Techno-Solutionism Trap of ChatGPT
Authors: 刘 于思 , 闫 文捷
Published: July 2024

2023年以来,ChatGPT
得到了中国新闻传播学者的广泛关注,但新闻业的专业工作及其对公共生活的承诺需要在多大程度上依赖于该技术应用才能兑现的问题始终未有解答。借鉴制度主义视角下的新闻业与数字新闻创新理论资源,结合对中国知网论文学术话语中ChatGPT与新闻业关系论述的系统综述,本研究发现,作为新技术的生成式人工智能与数字新闻业在根本目标上存在不一致的情况,而学术话语依然呼吁新闻业主要通过吸纳技术来解决社会问题。基于这种技术解决主义应许的经济增长神话与新闻业基本目标的背离,本研究进一步揭示了技术中心论视角下的新闻创新焦虑催生ChatGPT讨论热潮的内在结构性动因,对新闻业诉诸包括大数据、虚拟现实和元宇宙等在内的一系列技术行动元,以期自动解决行动者困境的逻辑悖论,为其可能带来的潜在危险提出了预警和未来建议。
Mechanism Innovation in Internating Strategic Communication
Authors: 陈 虹 , 张 文青
Published: July 2024

信息时代,数字技术对普通公众的赋权加剧了不同文化之间的矛盾和冲突。因此在数字文化背景下,要解决的核心问题是不同文化如何和谐共处,而战略传播是解决这一问题的关键手段。其中沟通是消解意义误读、缓和冲突并形塑公众认知的重要环节。为此,本研究对Web
of
Science数据库中2007—2023年的国际战略传播文献进行了可视化分析,发现该领域研究呈现出历时性、共时性以及数字化特征,而该特征下的国际战略传播研究发生了认知维度的转向。基于认知转向,本研究以“意义构建—认知争夺—战略认同”为框架构建国际战略传播沟通机制模型,该模型从多元主体协商构建话语联盟、多维话语整合驱动认知争夺、多重受众聚合共建战略认同三个方面呈现国际战略传播的沟通机制。在此基础上,本研究分析了建立战略传播沟通机制的创新因素,以期提升战略传播沟通效能。
Exploration of Teaching Development Strategies for Double-Qualified Teachers in University-Affiliated Hospitals Based on Role Conflict Theory
Authors: Jia Yuanyuan , Cai Yu , Wang Siqi , Yang Ying , Wu Ge
Published: July 2024

This study draws on the classic theories and research achievements of university teacher development, and from the perspective of role conflict in social psychology, proposes policy recommendations for the development of clinical teachers in medical colleges, including following different stages of teacher development and designing teaching development strategies at different levels; designing the content and form of teaching development activities to meet the temporal and spatial needs of clinical teachers; and building an academic community for clinical teachers to promote the creation of teaching development behaviors.
The Optimization Path of Research Support Services in University Libraries from the Perspective of Affordance Theory
Authors: Ye Fangting
Published: July 2024

University libraries, as an integral component of university research capabilities, are tasked with serving education by providing research support to faculty and students. This study adopts an affordance research perspective originating from ecological psychology to explore the optimization path of research support services in libraries in the new media era. Based on the characteristics of university library services, this research analyzes three aspects: production affordance, mobile affordance, and social affordance, and proposes practical recommendations to guide future research service practices of university libraries.
A Mechanism for Digital Finance to Drive Green and Low-Carbon Development
Authors: Huang Shenhui
Published: July 2024

Given the global focus on green and low-carbon development and the increasing prominence of digital finance, it is particularly important to explore how to leverage digital finance to achieve these environmental goals. This study, through mechanism analysis, deeply examines how China’s digital finance promotes green and low-carbon development and elucidates the positive interaction between digital finance and the green industry. The study found that digital finance, through more flexible and efficient financial functions, alters the cost structure of carbon emissions, and reduces the risks and costs of green investments, thereby creating a cooperative green mechanism benefiting all parties, and guiding social groups toward a green and low-carbon transformation. Additionally, the rapid development of digital finance has strengthened the implementation of environmental protection policies, effectively promoted the expansion of the environmental protection industry, and established the green ethos as a mainstream concept in financial development. This study aims to provide reference perspectives and suggestions, assist policymakers in promoting the green and low-carbon development of digital finance, and offer insights into the integrated development of digital finance and the green environmental protection industry.
Research and Analysis on the Application of Strategic Performance Management in Enterprises
Authors: Li Weiyi , Bian Jiang
Published: July 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, strategic performance management (SPM) is crucial for continuous growth and innovation. Therefore, it is important to realize the advantages of SPM in enterprise applications. This paper analyzes the theoretical basis, implementation framework, and application effects of SPM in enterprises by examining actual cases from different industries. It reveals the core elements of an effective performance management system, including clear goal setting, reasonable performance indicators, and periodic performance evaluations. Additionally, the paper examines the impact of China’s specific economic policy environment on the implementation of SPM and proposes strategies to optimize performance management practices, ultimately promoting the achievement of strategic goals. This paper provides specific and personalized practical guidance for enterprises.
Analysis of Service Marketing Strategies in the Senior Study Travel Tour Market
Authors: Ye Rui
Published: July 2024

Senior study travel, as an emerging form of tourism, combines the dual characteristics of educational learning and leisure travel. It not only meets the elderly’s desire for spiritual and cultural life and self-fulfillment but also promotes the construction of a healthy aging society. This study comprehensively uses methods such as literature analysis, interviews, and case studies to analyze the current status and existing problems of the senior study travel market. Based on the 7Ps service marketing model, it explores service marketing strategies for the senior study travel market, aiming to provide reference and guidance for related tourism enterprises to supply more attractive senior study travel services.
The Impact of the “Belt and Road” Initiative on Industrial Structure Upgrading Along the Corridor
Authors: Lou Fangyuan
Published: July 2024

The “Belt and Road” initiative functions as a novel impetus for China’s external economic development within the framework of the new normal of economic growth. By leveraging panel data from 30 provinces and regions across China for the period of 2010 to 2020, this research assesses the influence of the “Belt and Road” initiative on the enhancement of the industrial structure along its trajectory. The findings indicate that: the most notable influence on the rationalization and progress of the industrial structure is observed in the eastern region, with the central region following suit, whereas the western region has yet to exhibit a significant transformation. The analysis delves into the role of technological innovation, concluding that the initiative primarily catalyzes optimization and upgrading through the effect of technological advancement. The study advances several pertinent policy recommendations to support and enhance these developments.
The Study of Mutual Benefits and Potential in China-Mongolia Agricultural Trade
Authors: Bao Siriguleng
Published: July 2024

This article aims to explore the mutual benefits and potential of agricultural trade between China and Mongolia, analyzing the current situation of agricultural resources, trade history, and policy environment of the two countries. The study finds that China-Mongolia agricultural trade shows significant economic complementarity. Trade activities not only promote economic growth in both countries but also deepen social and cultural exchanges. However, technical standards, political risks, and logistics costs remain major challenges facing trade cooperation. By strengthening policy coordination, investing in agricultural technology and infrastructure, and expanding the variety and markets of trade, the potential for cooperation in China-Mongolia agricultural trade can be further enhanced. These measures will help improve the efficiency and benefits of bilateral trade, achieving a win-win development.
Research on the Work-for-Relief Policy within the Scope of Comprehensive Rural Revitalization: Quantitative Analysis of Policy Texts Based on 71 Policy Documents
Authors: Li Mengyuan , Li Minzhen , Wang Zhaoxian , Chen Yuyu , Di Jiaxin
Published: July 2024

Work-for-relief plays a unique role in China’s journey toward modernization. From the perspectives of policy tools and interest analysis, this paper uses quantitative analysis of policy texts and integrates grounded theory to build a policy expression analysis model to discuss the current work-for-relief policy system. The study found that China’s use of the work-for-relief policy is unbalanced, and it is necessary to enhance the involvement of non-governmental sectors, as well as to fully consider the policy’s target groups and the social issues that need addressing.
Taxation Models and Improvement Proposals for Personal Income Tax in the Sharing Economy
Authors: Ruan Xinyao
Published: July 2024

As an innovative economic model, the sharing economy has seen rapid growth globally in recent years. It has not only brought a profound impact on traditional economies but also injected new vitality and momentum into the sustainable development of the social economy. However, for the sharing economy, the process of collecting personal income tax is facing several issues, such as the ambiguity of tax policies regarding personal income, challenges in identifying taxpayers, and difficulties in defining income. To achieve the fairness and efficiency of personal income tax collection in the sharing economy, this study proposes optimized regulatory mechanisms and conducts in-depth discussions on the adjustment of personal income tax policies, innovation in tax management technology, and improvement in the quality of personal income tax services.
The Urban-rural Income Gap, Urbanization, the Upgrading of Industrial Structure, and Agricultural Labor Productivity
Authors: Lou Fangyuan
Published: July 2024

Agricultural labor productivity reflects the relationship between labor factor input and economy in the agricultural industry, and improving agricultural labor productivity is an important way to achieve agricultural modernization and high-quality agricultural development. Based on the VAR model and Granger causality test, this paper conducts an empirical analysis of the impact of urban-rural income gap, urbanization, industrial structure upgrading, and agricultural labor productivity in China from 1981 to 2020, and concludes that there is a long-term cointegration relationship between urban and rural income gap, urbanization and industrial structure upgrading and agricultural labor productivity. In the long run, the urban-rural income gap and industrial structure upgrading have a positive impact on agricultural labor productivity. Urbanization has a negative impact on the improvement of agricultural labor productivity, so relevant suggestions are given.
Several Propositions on the Influencing Factors of Re-employment in Urban Younger Elderly
Authors: Li Qiao-Zhi-Xin , Yang Yan-Ping , Bei Sheng-Jie
Published: July 2024

Dealing with the active aging of the population has become a major strategic problem in China’s economic development. With the increasing number of elderly people in China, it is of great significance to explore how to promote the re-employment of the younger elderly, fully develop and use the power resources of the elderly, and relieve the pressure of social economy and family. Based on the relevant literature research, the paper constructs the integration model of the factors affecting the re-employment intention of young urban elderly people and further puts forward several hypotheses. The research suggests that society should change the social consciousness, give full play to the leading role of the government, improve the legislative and institutional system, and encourage enterprises to actively employ the elderly.
Using SARIMA Modeling and Forecasting of Metrological Parameters: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Rashid Misbah , Afzal Muhammad Imran , Arsalan Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Objective: The current study aims to predict the metrological factor of temperature in the region of Karachi
Methodology: using the Seasonal Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model. Daily maximum and minimum temperature data from the region from 1st January, 2012 to 31st December, 2022 using as training data for the model. These datasets are clean and modify to obtain monthly averages of the maximum and minimum temperature data for the region. These datasets using for the model development. The two datasets pass through time series analysis separately and best fitted models are developing for both.
Finding: The study shows the presence of seasonality in the temperature data alongside the presence of a growing mean in the minimum and maximum temperature dataset, signifying global warming over the past decade.
Implications: These results will help in future studies regarding the variations in temperature in Karachi and in developing strategies to accommodate for such variations in the region
Narration in the novel ”Soad and the military” by Najm Wali
Authors: Kareem Maulud Sabah , Andrya Amman Sandy
Published: July 2024

This research deals with addressing the character in the novel (Suad and the Military) by the expatriate Iraqi novelist (Najm Wali)، who is considered one of the well-known novelists in the Arab world in general and in Iraq in particular، especially outside the Arab world.
The research plan is based on three types of characters: (the main character)، (the secondary character)، and (the developing character)، and is preceded by an introduction to the novelist character، as it is one of the most important and important narrative components in the novel، as it specializes in the study of characters from The external and internal aspect and the effective role that it possesses to reach the detection of various aspects، such as the psychological aspect and to clarify the various individual differences، by distinguishing between the external physical image، and the internal psychological image، and through the novelist's description of it. And its role in taking positions in order to reach a complete picture of it and its definition in the linguistic perspective، and then the terminology، followed by the most important results reached by the research، and the references used in it.
* Najim Wali، born in 1956، was born in the city of Al-Amara، left Iraq in 1980 and now resides in Germany. He holds a BA in German literature from the German (Hamburg University) and Spanish literature at (Completense University) in Madrid. Concordia) in (2018)، and his novels: (The War in the Tarab neighborhood) in (1989)، (A place called Kumait) in (1997)، (Tal Lahem) in (2001)، and (The Picture of Youssef) in (2005). )، (Angels of the South) (2009)، (Baghdad Malboro) (2012)، (Sarah’s Sin) (2018)، and two short story collections: (Mary’s Last Night) (1994)، and (Waltz with Matilda) (1999)، (The Book of Baghdad، a Civilian Biography) in (2015)، and finally his novel (Suad and the Military)، which is his last work، as it was published last year.
Análisis por fluorescencia de Rayos X portátil de pigmentos de arte levantino y esquemático de abrigos del río Vero (Huesca, Noreste de España)
Authors: Martín-Ramos Pablo , Cuchí Oterino José Antonio , Bea Martínez Manuel
Published: July 2024

Este estudio presenta los resultados del análisis in situ y no destructivo de la composición multielemental de los pigmentos utilizados en ocho de los principales abrigos mediante espectroscopía de fluorescencia de rayos X portátil (pXRF). Los pigmentos rojos, basados en minerales de hierro, fueron los más abundantes en todos los conjuntos analizados. Los contenidos en hierro de las pinturas de Mallata B1 y I, Muriecho y Forau del Cocho fueron superiores a los de los abrigos de Arpán, Barfaluy, Lecina y Chimiachas; y, a su vez, éstos fueron superiores a los de Quizans. Los pigmentos negros, en ausencia de manganeso, estaban asociados al carbón de huesos o al negro de humo, probablemente, de naturaleza vegetal.