bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uncertainty Cost Functions for Renewable Generation: A Simplified Approach using a Mixture of Uniform Probability Distribution
Authors: Rehman Muhammad Atiq Ur , Romero-l Miguel , Rivera Sergio Raul
Published: March 2024

Photovoltaic energy, wind energy, and plug-in electric/hybrid vehicles are being considered as sources and loads, reflecting the increasing importance of renewable energy resources in new microgrids. However, the stochastic behavior of variables such as wind turbine speed, solar irradiation intensity and, plugin electric vehicle dynamics, introduces uncertainties that could affect the economic dispatch of electric power. This paper employs a mixture of uniform probability distribution (UPDs) techniques to characterize the variability of the available power from renewable energy sources. We propose a new analytical expression derived from the mixture of UPDs to calculate Uncertainty Cost Functions (UCFs), thereby assessing their impact on the economic dispatch of power. Finally, we performed Montecarlo simulations to validate our UCF methodology and its potential applicability in economic dispatch of power. The results demonstrate that our methodology accurately calculates the underestimated and overestimated costs of uncertainty power generation. This methodology holds the potential to optimize economic dispatch, thereby reducing costs and maximizing power generation from the generators.
The Development of Forecasting Models for Life Insurance Data by Employing Time-series Analysis and Machine Learning Technique
Authors: Huadsri Supika , Phaphan Wikanda
Published: March 2024

This article is conducted with the primary objective of investigating and comparing various forecasting models, aiming to identify the optimal model for life insurance data. For this investigation, we have employed a comprehensive dataset containing monthly direct premium data from the Thai life insurance sector, spanning from January 2003 to December 2022. Our approach involves the development of time-series models to forecast direct premiums, initially employing the SARIMAX framework. Subsequently, we have introduced an additional time-series forecasting model that incorporates SVR, collectively referred to as the SVR-SARIMAX model. The evaluation criteria used for model comparison encompass the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and the Coefficient of Determination (R2). The results of our analysis demonstrate that the SARIMAX model outperforms both the SVR and SVR-SARIMAX models, primarily due to the linear pattern in the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that the proposed SVR-SARIMAX model exhibits an improvement in prediction accuracy compared to the standalone non-linear model (SVR), even though the linear model (SARIMAX) still demonstrates superior accuracy.
Çiçek Sineklerini Tanıyalım
Authors: Özgür A. Faruk
Published: March 2024

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Medikal Turizmde İnovasyon: Delphi Tekniği ile Sorunların Tespiti ve Çözüm Önerileri
Authors: Avderen Selçuk
Published: March 2024

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Institutional Constraints Affecting Small Businesses in South Africa
Authors: Owoseni Taofeek Adejare , Ahwireng-Obeng Frederick
Published: March 2024

This study explores the perception of institutional constraints in South Africa. It delineates the constraints into critical socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions that impact entrepreneurs and their micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The paper utilises an exploratory interview approach with thirty-two entrepreneurs from Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg and the emergent themes generated with ATLAS.ti. The study identified fourteen constraints that might affect the enterprise development process. The paper is original, with three main contributions. It first identifies constraints along institutional dimensions of socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts. Second, deriving the constraints through qualitative methodological inquiries with inductive and deductive analytical tools according to institutional variables is a unique methodological contribution. Third, the paper proposed context-specific focused policy interventions. The findings promote an understanding that South African MSMEs require continuous, needs-based, responsive, and adaptive institutional support.
Transformative Leadership Strategies in Healthcare: A Panacea for Fostering a Positive Work Environment
Authors: Moyinoluwa Feyisayo Lanase
Published: March 2024

Promoting a positive work environment through effective communication, emotional intelligence, bias, and cultural awareness are crucial in healthcare leadership. This paper looks into the transformative potential of leadership strategies in healthcare, emphasizing their role as a panacea for cultivating positive work environments. The study adopts a desk research to explores the dynamic interplay of communication efficacy, emotional intelligence, and cultural competence within healthcare leadership. Drawing on empirical evidence and experiential insights, this research discovered that cultural disparities, emotional intelligence, and personal biases could significantly impact how healthcare professionals interact with patients and deliver services the paper advocates for transformative leadership as a solution to fostering inclusive, compassionate, and thriving work environments. By championing effective communication, nurturing emotional intelligence, and embracing cultural diversity, healthcare leaders can play a pivotal role in enhancing team dynamics, staff morale, and ultimately elevating patient care outcomes.
Factores que Inciden en un Proceso de Evaluación de la Calidad Educativa
Authors: Caro Alvarez Mgs, Lina Maria
Published: March 2024

La calidad educativa es un proceso que se genera y desarrolla en el contexto de las instituciones escolares con el fin de medir el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y los objetivos, metas o fines propuestos en un tiempo determinado y se realiza a través de evaluaciones internas y externas.  Todo ello refleja y da a conocer los aspectos de lo que debe ser y hacer la educación, conceptos propios de la filosofía educativa que adopta cada institución y un impacto educativo que describe las interacciones del sistema educativo donde desempeña un papel importante la efectividad escolar, las buenas prácticas en cuanto a gestión en la calidad educativa y sus actitudes, perseverancia, disposición, obstáculos, entre otros. La calidad se consigue con el cumplimiento de indicadores que permitan un mejor desarrollo del ser humano entre ellos la eficacia, eficiencia y excelencia que contribuyan en el mejoramiento de la calidad en el sistema educativo. Por lo tanto, se describirán algunos aspectos importantes de la calidad educativa, sus dimensiones, ejes, modelos, instrumentos de medición y la política educativa que se deben tener en cuenta en el proceso de evaluación y medición de la misma en los ámbitos regional, nacional e internacional, para ser comparados y buscar estrategias que permitan alcanzar las metas propuestas.
Análisis Técnico Económico de Protecciones en Líneas de Transmisión de 500kv para Cortocircuito y Sobrevoltaje en Referencia al Tramo San Rafael El Inga Investigación Tecnológica Ist Central Técnico
Authors: Quinte Sinchi Alex Israel , Mendoza Puruncajas Álvaro Javier
Published: March 2024

El documento aborda la importancia de implementar protecciones en líneas de transmisión eléctrica para prevenir fallas causadas por diversos factores como condiciones climáticas, generadores, aisladores, transformadores o intervención humana. Se hace especial énfasis en la necesidad de comprender los componentes esenciales del sistema de protección, como relés, transformadores de corriente y potencial, interruptores de potencia, y diversas zonas de protección. El análisis se centra en el tramo de línea existente San Rafael-El Inga y busca proporcionar información detallada sobre fallas y protecciones con el objetivo de preservar la vida útil de las líneas y garantizar la seguridad del personal de mantenimiento. Se va a comparar las características constructivas y precios de distintas marcas de relés de protección para establecer puntos de comparación. La recolección de datos incluye parámetros eléctricos de la línea de transmisión, como resistencia, conductancia, inductancia y capacitancia, así como la identificación y análisis de diferentes tipos de fallas, como cortocircuitos y sobretensiones. Se proponen diferentes protecciones, evaluando sus características técnicas y económicas para una selección adecuada. Se describen los tiempos de operación de los relés de protección, que pueden ser instantáneos, retardados o de tiempo inverso, y se establece su importancia en la rápida detección y aislamiento de fallas para evitar pérdida de estabilidad en el sistema y reducir costos de mantenimiento. Se presenta un análisis comparativo de datos entre tres relés de protección, destacando el L-PRO-4000 como la mejor opción en términos de características técnicas y precio.
AI for Missing Person Detection By IJISRT
Authors: Patil Prajwal , Patil Sankalp , Patil Vaishnav , Chavan Sachin
Published: March 2024

Face recognition is a biometric-grounded innovation that numerically charts a specific person’s or individual’s facial highlights and stores all that information as a face print. By using this design, the data of the face of a individual is spared scientifically or in the format of charts in the database, which is utilized for identifying that specific face. Face recognition show in our framework will discover a coordinate of that individual in the database. If a coordinate is found, it will be informed to the police and the gatekeeper of that individual. The face recognition model in our framework will attempt to discover a coordinate in the database with the offer assistance of Tensor Flow Face recognition calculation. It is performed by comparing the face encodings of the transferred picture to the face encodings of the pictures in the database. If a coordinate is found, it will be informed to the police and the individuals related to that individual along with the position of where the individual is found. Face recognition models in Profound and Machine Learning are fundamentally made to ensure the security of personality. There are a few systems utilized in building a face recognition model and one of them is Tensor Stream. The Tensor Flow face recognition demonstrate has so distant proven to be well known. Utilizing Tensor Flow to construct face recognition and disclosure models might bear trouble, but it is worth it in the conclusion. As specified, Tensor Flow is the most utilized Profound Education framework and it has pre-trained models that smoothly offer assistance with picture bracket.
Navigating Learning for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) in South Africa: Barriers and Recommendations
Authors: van Rensburg Shandré Kim Jansen , Thobane Mahlogonolo , Kade Sarika , Aphane Mmabatho Portia , Mpuru Lebogang , Mokotong Matshilane , Ngoveni Tinyiku David , Ratiba Matome. M. , Tredoux Liezel
Published: March 2024

Approximately 3.5 million Persons With Disabilities (PWD), comprising 6.6% of the population live in South Africa. In South Africa, PWDs are confronted with challenges rooted in historical power imbalances and amplified by social and economic inequalities. Among these issues, the barriers to learning for learners with special educational needs (LSEN) are of particular concern. The purpose of the paper is to provide mitigation strategies for learning barriers encountered by LSEN in South Africa. The paper was guided by a qualitative integrative review (IR) research methodology. The findings highlighted various obstacles identified in research conducted at both global and national levels, including insufficient educator training, resource deficiencies, limited policy implementation, and challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, South Africa’s educational framework, adapted from similar contexts, presents unique hurdles. By elucidating these findings, recommendations are made to mitigate these challenges through special educational needs, social context, and technology training, transformed curriculum and the introduction of class assistants. Moreover, specialised support from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is advocated for and increased psychosocial and parental support is encouraged. The findings also propose the reinstatement of vocational-related school subjects for LSEN. This paper makes a meaningful contribution to the field of special education in South Africa by identifying the challenges encountered by LSEN and proposing viable solutions to address them.

Keywords: Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Learning Barriers, Learners, COVID-19
Species diversity and taxonomy of Vararia (Russulales, Basidiomycota) with descriptions of six species from Southwestern China
Authors: Deng Yinglian , Jabeen Sana , Zhao Changlin
Published: March 2024

Vararia is a species-rich genus in the family Peniophoraceae and has been shown to be polyphyletic. In this study, sequences of ITS and LSU rRNA markers of the studied samples were generated and phylogenetic analyses were performed with the maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony, and Bayesian inference methods. Seventeen lineages including six new species from China, i.e., V. fissurata, V. lincangensis, V. punctata, V. isabellina, V. sinensis, and V. yaoshanensis were recognized, in which V. fissurata is characterized by the brittle basidiomata with pruinose and cracking hymenophore having white to olivaceous buff hymenial surface, the clamped generative hyphae, presence of the two types gloeocystidia; V. lincangensis is characterized by the simple-septa generative hyphae, and thick-walled skeletal hyphae, and ellipsoid basidiospores; V. punctata is delimited by its thin to slightly thick-walled generative hyphae, and thick-walled skeletal hyphae, present thick-walled, clavate to cylindrical gloeocystidia; V. isabellina is characterized by having the cream to isabelline to slightly brown hymenial surface, thin to slightly thick-walled generative hyphae, and sub-fusiform to navicular basidiospores; V. sinensis is distinguishable by its white to slightly pink hymenial surface, thick-walled skeletal hyphae, and sub-fusiform to navicular basidiospores; V. yaoshanensis is characterized by cream to pinkish buff to cinnamon-buff hymenial surface, slightly thick-walled generative hyphae, the presence of two types gloeocystidia, and slightly thick-walled, ellipsoid basidiospores. Phylogram based on the ITS+nLSU rDNA gene regions included nine genera within the family Peniophoraceae as Amylostereum, Asterostroma, Baltazaria, Dichostereum, Michenera, Peniophora, Scytinostroma and Vararia, in which the six new wood-inhabiting fungi species were grouped into genus Vararia. The phylogenetic tree inferred from the combined ITS and LSU tree sequences highlighted that V. fissurata was found to be the sister to V. ellipsospora with strong supports. Additionally, V. lincangensis was clustered with V. fragilis. Furthermore, V. punctata was retrieved as a sister to V. ambigua. Moreover, V. sinensis was grouped with five taxa as V. breviphysa, V. pirispora, V. fusispora, V. abortiphysa and V. insolita. The new species V. isabellina formed a monophyletic lineage, in which it was then grouped closely with V. daweishanensis, and V. gracilispora. In addition, V. yaoshanensis was found to be the sister to V. gallica with strong supports. The present results increased the knowledge of Vararia species diversity and taxonomy of corticioid fungi in China. An identification key to 17 species of Vararia in China is provided.
New species of redbait from the Philippines (Teleostei, Emmelichthyidae, Emmelichthys)
Authors: Girard Matthew G. , Santos Mudjekeewis D. , Bemis Katherine E.
Published: March 2024

We describe a new species of redbait in the genus Emmelichthys collected from fish markets on Panay and Cebu islands in the Visayas region of the Philippines. The species is externally similar to E. struhsakeri but is diagnosable by two prominent fleshy papillae associated with the cleithrum and fewer pectoral-fin rays (18–19 vs. 19–21) and gill rakers (30–33 vs. 34–41). Additionally, mitochondrial DNA differentiates this taxon from other species of Emmelichthys. We generate mitochondrial genomes for two of the three type specimens and several other emmelichthyids to place the new taxon in a phylogenetic context. Analysis of the protein-coding mitochondrial loci calls into question the monophyly of two emmelichthyid genera (Emmelichthys and Erythrocles) and highlights the need for subsequent analyses targeting the intrarelationships of the Emmelichthyidae.
New synonymy among gall thrips of the Asian genus Mesothrips, with revision of species from China (Thysanoptera, Haplothripini)
Authors: Dang Lihong , Tong Xiaoli , Mound Laurence A.
Published: March 2024

Historical, nomenclatural, technical, and biological problems associated with the 42 species of Mesothrips are discussed. Type specimens have been re-examined of 14 of the 25 species that were described prior to 1930 and remain known only from imperfectly slide-mounted specimens. As a result, seven new synonyms are recognised. From China, six species of Mesothrips have been listed, but the records of M. alluaudi and M. manii are rejected, and three new species are described: M. jianfengisp. nov., M. longistylussp. nov., and M. verniciasp. nov. These three species are divergent from other members of Mesothrips in lacking a prominent fore tarsal tooth and may indicate a possible generic relationship to the flower-living species in the Asian genus Dolichothrips. An illustrated key is provided to the seven Mesothrips species now known from China.
A review: Marine aquaculture impacts marine microbial communities
Authors: Zhang Xiao , Hua Jia , Song Zule , Li Kejun
Published: March 2024

Marine aquaculture is key for protein production but disrupts marine ecosystems by releasing excess feed and pharmaceuticals, thus affecting marine microbes. Though vital, its environmental impact often remains overlooked. This article delves into mariculture's effects on marine microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and antibiotic-resistance genes in seawater and sediments. It highlights how different mariculture practices—open, pond, and cage culture—affect these microbial communities. Mariculture's release of nutrients, antibiotics, and heavy metals alters the microbial composition, diversity, and functions. Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, a promising sustainable approach, is still developing and needs refinement. A deep understanding of mariculture's impact on microbial ecosystems is crucial to minimize pollution and foster sustainable practices, paving the way for the industry's sustainable advancement.
Comprendre la dynamique de co-construction des environnements d’apprentissage hybrides : cadre d’analyse et pistes de recherche
Authors: Charlier Bernadette , Peltier Claire
Published: March 2024

Cet article porte sur la dynamique de co-construction des environnements d’apprentissage hybrides et, plus particulièrement, sur les interactions entre différentes variables individuelles et contextuelles et l’identification de configurations particulières issues de ces interactions. Il offre une synthèse de nombreux travaux menés depuis plusieurs décennies en pédagogie de l’enseignement supérieur, ainsi que dans des domaines connexes et propose une vision renouvelée des environnements d’apprentissage hybrides. Le modèle d’analyse des dispositifs hybrides de formation résultant des travaux menés dans le cadre du projet Hy-Sup (2009-2012) est revu à la lumière des nouvelles formes d’hybridation identifiées aujourd’hui et de la proposition d’adopter une vision systémique de la co-construction de ces environnements. Plusieurs hypothèses et pistes méthodologiques sont avancées afin d’ouvrir de nouvelles voies pour la recherche.
Industry 4.0 or Pharma 4.0?
Authors: Khan Muhammad Ibrahim , Haq Mirza Amin Ul , Khan Mustafa Rehman , Ghouri Arsalan Mujahid , Farooqui Raheel
Published: March 2024

This chapter examines the convergence of Industry 4.0 and Pharma 4.0 in the context of healthcare supply chains. It investigates the potential applications of these industrial revolutions to enhance the flexibility, benefits, challenges, and opportunities of healthcare supply chains. This chapter highlights the application of state-of-the-art technology to create intelligent, adaptable, and personalized supply chain systems for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The literature on “Pharma Industry 4.0” is reviewed, with a focus on the opportunities for sustainable value creation and pharmaceutical supply chain research. Healthcare supply chain has some serious issues like counterfeit drugs, non-transparent supply chain, unfear track and trace system of medicines and biomedical instruments. The authors identified the potential solutions for these issues with the help of current innovative technologies and practices.
Industry 4.0
Authors: Sindiramutty Siva Raja , Jhanjhi NZ , Tan Chong Eng , Lau Sei Ping , Muniandy Lalitha , Gharib Abdalla Hassan , Ashraf Humaira , Murugesan Raja Kumar
Published: March 2024

The advent of Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of digital technologies into industrial processes, has ushered in a transformative era for manufacturing and beyond. This chapter delves into the future trends and research directions that will shape the landscape of Industry 4.0 in the coming years. One prominent trend is the continued proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) and its convergence with artificial intelligence (AI). As IoT devices become more interconnected and intelligent, they will enable real-time data analysis, predictive maintenance, and adaptive manufacturing, fostering increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness across industries. Moreover, the rise of edge computing is set to redefine data processing and analytics. The deployment of powerful computing resources closer to the data source promises reduced latency and enhanced decision-making capabilities, particularly critical in applications like autonomous manufacturing and remote robotics.
Introduction to Bioinformatics and Machine Learning
Authors: Chauhan Rakhi
Published: March 2024

ML has revolutionised bioinformatics' difficult biological data analysis. Pattern recognition and biological process categorization help ML systems diagnose diseases, predict protein structures, and investigate gene expression. Few-shot learning and bioinformatics are effective at optimising results with limited resources, overcoming biological dataset access issues. ML and bioinformatics advance precision medicine and drug discovery while improving biological understanding. This chapter examines bioinformatics ML methods like supervised classification, clustering, and probabilistic graphical models to find new insights. Text mining, systems biology, evolution, proteomics, and genomics use deterministic and stochastic heuristics for optimisation. Understanding bioinformatics methods and modern ML technologies while understanding implementation challenges is the study goal. Few-shot learning is highlighted to show its importance. ML and bioinformatics together improve our knowledge and solve real problems, improving research methods in biological and medical sciences.
The Role of Incentives in Fostering Green Behaviour Among the Emerging Workforce
Authors: Joseph Anisha , Jose Neetha
Published: March 2024

Green behaviour refers to those behaviours that are pro-environmental in nature. Green behaviour is essential in an organization to ensure that the organization is meeting its organizational sustainability. Employees at all levels must support and participate in green behaviour. One way of encouraging employees to participate in green behaviour is by inducing them through incentives. This chapter dwells on why it is important to introduce green incentives in the workplace to encourage green behaviour. A short survey was conducted among employees in the Indian subcontinent to understand whether incentives can act as a catalyst in motivating green behaviour in the organization. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of bringing green incentives in the organization and the guidelines a company must keep in mind while designing an attractive green incentive system to motivate employees to engage in green behaviour.
Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Braided Stent at Rapid Radial Loading
Authors: Hu Xue , Zhang Chen , Wang Bin , Liu Jin Bo , Cheng Jie , Zhao Gu Tian , Ni Zhong Hua , Yang Jue Kuan
Published: March 2024

Stent implantation is the mainstream treatment for high-incidence vascular diseases. The stent is implanted into the blocked vessel with minimal trauma to restore blood flow. Polymer braided stents with superior biocompatibility and flexibility have broad application prospects in stent implantation. An ideal polymer stent should have suitable radial supporting capacity to withstand the cyclic radial load from vessels. Especially in the case of accelerated vasoconstriction caused by emotional excitement, drinking or fever, etc. However, there are currently limited studies on the mechanical properties of stent at rapid radial loading. In this work, the radial supporting capacity and fatigue properties of polymer stent at rapid loading rate were investigated by experiment and simulation. With the increase of radial loading rate, the stent has different deformation tendency and fatigue resistance. This study is helpful to study the structural changes of the polymer braided stent at different loading rates, and provide ideas for the evaluation and the optimization of the polymer braided stent.
Environmentally Friendly Protective Coating for Electrically Conductive Yarns Using in Smart Textiles
Authors: Böhmer Carola H. , Warncke Mareen N. , Böhnke Philippa Ruth Christine , Nocke Andreas , Mersch Johannes , Kruppke Iris , Cherif Chokri
Published: March 2024

Current research focuses on advancements and breakthroughs in the realm of smart textiles, with applications spanning various industries such as medicine and education. For producing flexible smart textiles, electrically conductive yarns (EC) are needed to transmit signals or as part of sensor systems. Mostly, these EC consist of a polymer core with an outer metallized layer. Using EC in contact with skin requires high reliability and safety, and thus, the EC must maintain their functional properties on a long-term scale under a range of different stresses. The electrical properties of EC deteriorate under mechanical stress applied during production or in-use through damage to the yarn’s surface. At present, there are only partially feasible solutions to protect the metal-layer of the yarn surface. Hence, this paper presents a newly developed non-toxic coating (NTC) to protect the EC surface. The NTC consists of an aqueous emulsion with polypropylene wax and oxidized wax. To determine the long-term stability of the coating, the produced yarns undergo comprehensive evaluation using a range of analytical techniques. The aim is to identify the optimal coating by exploring different equipment and parameters. Additionally, it is various test methods to gauge the durability of the newly developed NTC used and ensure its reliability over time. To characterize the yarn properties before and after the coating, light microscopy (LM), washing processes, mechanical resistance tests and resistivity measurement are conducted.
Analyzing the Sound of Materials: Application of Acoustic Emission Technique for Monitoring Material Behavior
Authors: Ríos-Soberanis Carlos Rolando , Sakai Takenobu , Wakayama Shuichi
Published: March 2024

During the last years, some concerns have arisen in relation to the outcome of mechanisms of failure in composite materials according to its mechanical behavior. Such interest resulted in the development of new complex structures in order to enhance its mechanical resistance and the controlling of damage processes. Nevertheless, it is imperative to understand the degree of mechanical performance that these materials can achieve when under external stresses. In this regard, applying Acoustic Emission (AE) technique is widely known as a very effective technology for identifying and monitoring damage progression on different kind of materials and structures providing valuable information. AE is a non-destructive technique (NDT) capable of detecting micro damage initiation and propagation along several types of failure modes such as reinforcement/matrix interfacial debonding, matrix cracking, delamination, fracture, etc. This paper examines applications of AE regarding to composite materials where fracture processes are generally more complex and data interpretation is correspondingly more difficult. Finally, in order to continuously improve the reliability of this technique, several researches have advanced its trustworthiness through innovations in AE technology. Some perspectives are discussed.
Performance Properties of Swimwear Fabrics Produced from Polyester and Recycled Polyester Fiber
Authors: Kocak Emine Dilara , Altay Pelin , Aksaman Melisa Suha , Ateş Melike , Ünver Zeynep
Published: March 2024

The textile industry is responsible for producing a significant amount of global CO2 emission, which is the biggest contributor to global warming and climate change. Researchers have focused on reducing greenhouse gas emission by recycling textile materials rather than producing new fibers through circular economy approaches. Using recycled fibers or blending new fibers with recycled fibers is becoming an essential approach to strike a balance between textile quality and sustainability. In this study, swimwear fabrics made of 100% polyester, and 50% polyester-50% recycled polyester fiber were investigated in terms of their performance properties including color fastness, abrasion resistance, and seam strength. This study will provide a better understanding of the effect of the polyester fiber and recycled polyester fiber combination on the performance/quality properties of swimwear fabrics.
Energy Consumption during the Wearing of Pantyhose
Authors: Kondo Sayuki , Mitsuno Tamaki T.
Published: March 2024

The goal of the current study was to develop pantyhose that reduce leg muscle fatigue when heeled shoes are worn. To this end, pantyhose that provide a comfortable fitting sensation were developed, and the wear experience of the pantyhose and the effect of the pantyhose on energy consumption under walking muscle activity of the lower limbs were investigated. The study participants were 17 healthy Japanese females in their twenties who did not usually put on support wear. The respiratory metabolism was measured as the participants either walked without pantyhose or wore one of two types of pantyhose and wore three types of shoe, namely running/low-heeled/high-heeled shoes. Participants walked on a treadmill at 3 km/h. Regardless of whether pantyhose were worn, the energy consumption increased significantly with walking relative to standing. During walking, energy consumption increased significantly in the order of not wearing shoes, wearing running shoes, wearing low-heeled shoes, and wearing high-heeled shoes. In other words, a higher heel height corresponded to higher energy consumption, regardless of whether pantyhose were worn. Wearing pantyhose while standing upright increased energy consumption, especially in the case of pantyhose A, for which energy consumption was significantly higher than that when going barefoot. In addition, for walking in running shoes, the energy consumption was significantly higher when pantyhose A were worn than when no pantyhose were worn. The wearing of pantyhose A, but not the wearing of pantyhose B, was thus found to increase energy consumption.
Study on the Manufacturability of X Dimension Fan Out Integration Package with Organic RDLs (XDFOI-O)
Authors: Chen Haijie , Bian Ziyao , Liu Tao , Xie Jielei , Wu Jingyu , Lin Yaojian , Lee Choon Heung
Published: March 2024

The concept of chiplet was proposed in the post-

Moore era. How to layout the multiple chips with different processes

and sizes in the package structure is a problem that needs

to be considered as different layouts may significantly affect the

manufacturability during the packaging process. XDFOI-O is a

2.5D organic interposer structure with a significant coefficient of

thermal expansion mismatch in it. Different layouts may cause

excessive stress concentration in the package structure, as well as

large wafer warpage, which can affect the normal operations of

the production line. Stress accumulation on specific chiplet during

the wafer thinning process is another manufacturability problem,

leading to chip cracking. Prospective finite element analysis can

be applied to evaluate the various layouts. In simulation work, different

placement processes of dummy chips as stiffeners, as well

as different chiplet thicknesses and underfill coverage, can be

used as factors for simulation studies, thereby making a reference

for further chiplet package design.
Transforming WLP Applications: Introducing Cutting-Edge Next-Generation Nanotwinned Copper Processes to Revolutionize Hybrid Bonding
Authors: Ye Pingping , Han Jianwen , Braye Stephan , Whitten Kyle , Hayes Veronica , Khanna Harshul , Letize Adam , Richardson Thomas , Najjar Elie
Published: March 2024

We discuss two electrochemical plating approaches

for nanotwinned copper (ECP nt-Cu)—Gen 1 and Gen 2. These

two approaches allow control over columnar width and transition

layer thickness on Cu substrates, enabling the filling of nanotwinned

Cu for bonding applications. Both approaches produce

stable nt-Cu structures with minimal transition layers when electroplated

on (111) Cu substrate. However, grain size, transition

layer thickness on polycrystalline substrates, and feature-filling

behavior differ. The researchers suggest that the choice between

Gen 1 and Gen 2 depends on the feature size, aspect ratio, and

applications. In addition, further exploration into other additives

improves bottom-up filling capabilities, enabling more versatility

for applications. Both approaches enable the filling of nanotwinned

Cu inside bottom-seeded and complete-seeded features,

with 100% nanotwin growth parallel to the substrate for bottomseeded

features. However, nanotwin growth percentage and direction

depend on feature size and aspect ratio for complete-seeded

features. Gen 2 tends to have less sidewall growth due to its smaller

grain size and is more compatible with other additives, making

it promising for high aspect ratio small features.
Development and field testing of biodegradable seedling plug-tray cutting mechanism for automated vegetable transplanter
Authors: Paudel Bhola , Basak Jayanta Kumar , Jeon Seong Woo , Deb Nibas Chandra , Kim Hyeon Tae
Published: March 2024

Removing seedlings from plug-trays to transplant in the field poses transplanting shocks to the seedlings and may reduce the survival rate. Therefore, this study designed biodegradable plug-tray cutting mechanism (SPCM) that separates seedlings with plug-cells from plug-trays and eliminates a complex clamping mechanism. SPCM consists of three sub-mechanisms that align the plug-cell at the seedling discharge point to cut and separate the plug-cell from the plug-tray, allowing the seedling to fall into the transplanting hopper. The SPCM separated around 82% of the plug-cell and delivered it to the planting unit. Furthermore, the SPCM-equipped transplanter achieved a transplanting performance of 74% with pepper and cabbage seedlings, with an average field efficiency of 68%, field capacity of 0.032-0.035 ha h-1 and required 73% less labour than manual seedling transplanting. The transplanting performance was satisfactory, with most pepper seedlings (85%) transplanted with a planting angle less than 10°, and 7% of cabbage seedlings were inclined and had sufficient planting depth of 48 mm for cabbage and 53 mm for pepper. In conclusion, the SPCM is a step towards sustainable and efficient vegetable seedling transplanting. Increasing efficiency, planting accuracy, and sustainability present exciting opportunities for further research and development in the field.
Wunderlich syndrome as a rare complication of polyarteritis nodosa: a case report
Authors: Oliveira D. , Martins A. , Martins F. , Rato M. , Pinheiro F. , Fonseca D. , Vaz C. , Mariz E. , Costa L.
Published: March 2024

Spontaneous subcapsular and perirenal hemorrhage, known as Wunderlich syndrome (WS), is a rare clinical manifestation of polyarteritis nodosa (PAN). We report a case of a 48-year-old male with a history of recurrent episodes of leg muscle tenderness and dysesthesia, bilateral flank pain, painful nodular skin lesions in the lower limbs, weight loss, and difficult-to-control arterial hypertension. The abdominopelvic computed tomography angiography showed a large left perirenal hematoma, leading to the patient’s admission to the intensive care unit. After the exclusion of infectious or neoplastic foci, the patient was diagnosed with PAN and started intravenous methylprednisolone pulses with a good response. Since WS is a rare initial clinical manifestation of PAN, an early diagnosis and aggressive treatment will significantly improve clinical outcomes.
The Central Liquidation Commission in the Duchy of Warsaw between 1808 and 1812
Authors: Konarski Marcin
Published: March 2024

The subject of the analysis concerns one of the administrative-legal aspects related to military requisitions in the period of the Duchy of Warsaw, namely, the claims of the population resulting from unsatisfied dues for war requisitions and material losses in households which occurred as a result of military operations conducted on Polish soil in the early 19th century. In light of the regulations adopted by the authorities of the Duchy of Warsaw, these claims were to be settled in the manner indicated, while future public burdens were to be settled on the basis of the principle of equity in the form of co-equation, i.e. the equalization of duties for the benefit of the army. The Central Liquidation Commission – the state body appointed to carry out the liquidation of claims – was established in 1808. Its main duty was to carry out activities such as the receipt, consideration and determination of claims against the State Treasury.
The Sanction for Parricidium in the Light of Cassiodorus’ Variae – Comments on Cass., Variae 1, 18, 4 in the Light of Roman Criminal Law and Leges Romanae Barbarorum
Authors: Zalewski Bartosz
Published: March 2024

The traditional punishment for parricidium under Roman law was the poena cullei (“the penalty of the sack”). Its continued use in late antiquity is confirmed by the constitution of Emperor Constantine the Great later adopted in the Theodosian Code of 438 (C. Th. 9, 15, 1). It is not clear, however, whether this punishment was also applied in practice to pars Occidentis in the period after the abdication of Emperor Romulus Augustulus (476). The official royal correspondence preserved in Cassiodorus’ Variae mentions the penalty of exile imposed for fratricide (Cass., Variae 1, 18). The aim of the study is an attempt to interpret the indicated letter of Theodoric the Great, as well as a number of other sources (the provisions of Edictum Theoderici regis and Breviarium Alarici) to reconstruct the penal policy of this ruler towards the perpetrators of parricidium and homicidium.
Problematyka ochrony prawnej artystycznych wykonań w latach 1919–1994 w Polsce (część II)
Authors: Bagieńska-Masiota Aleksandra
Published: March 2024

The article presents the views of the legal doctrine and the discussion concerning the attempts to extend the legal regulation of artistic performances in Poland in the period after World War II, including the discussions in the Sejm of the first and second term in the early 1990s, accompanying the enactment of the currently binding Act on Copyright and Related Rights. During this period, many bills – the first ones from the 1960s and 1970s – failed to be translated into the language of the current legislation. In the period immediately after World War II, the doctrine took the position that the protection of performers could be derived from the provisions protecting the creators themselves. In practice, however, protection was implemented through the provisions of civil law and labour law. It was only after the change of the social and political system in Poland in 1989 that the work of the Sejm of successive terms of office led to the enactment of legislation protecting the rights of performers.
Z działalności Sądu Specjalnego w Tarnopolu (Sondergericht Tarnopol) 1941–1944
Authors: Graczyk Konrad
Published: March 2024

On the Activities of the Special Court in Ternopil (Sondergericht Tarnopol) 1941–1944

The article concerns the activities of the Special Court in Ternopil (Sondergericht Tarnopol), one of the German special courts operating in the territory of the General Government, in the Galicia district, in the years 1941–1944. Investigating this topic is justified by the lack of even fragmentary findings. Due to the state of preservation of the sources, I tried to answer the question about the nationality of the defendants; what punishments they received; if and in what cases the death penalty was imposed; who directed the work of the Sondergericht; what judges were its members and what prosecutors participated in the hearings before the Sondergericht; and where the lawyers involved in the work of the Sondergericht came from. The sources used in the research included archival materials (court and personal files), literature and the press. The research resulted in new, original findings regarding the Special Court in Ternopil.
Corrigendum to "On the monophonic rank of a graph" [Discrete Math. Theor. Comput. Sci. 24:2 (2022) #3]
Authors: Dourado Mitre C. , Ponciano Vitor S. , da Silva Rômulo L. O.
Published: March 2024

In this corrigendum, we give a counterexample to Theorem 5.2 in "On the
monophonic rank of a graph" [Discrete Math. Theor. Comput. Sci. 24:2 (2022)
#3]. We also present a polynomial-time algorithm for computing the monophonic
rank of a starlike graph.
Existence Results for Kirchhoff Nonlocal Fractional Equations
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Shanghai Normal University, China, LIAO FANG-FANG , HEIDARKHANI SHAPOUR ,   Faculty of Sciences, Razi University, Iran, SALARI AMJAD ,   Department of Mathematics, College of Basic Sciences, Fasa, Iran
Published: March 2024

Fractional and nonlocal operators of elliptic type arise in a quite natural way in many diﬀerent contexts. In this paper, we study the existence of solutions for a class of fractional equations, while the nonlinear part of the problem admits some perturbation property. We obtain some new criteria for existence of two and inﬁnitely many solutions, using critical point theory. Some recent results are extended and improved. Several examples are presented to demonstrate the applications of our main results.
Generalizations of some Bernstein-type Inequalities for the Polar Derivative of a Polynomial
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, University of Kashmir, India, MIR ABDULLAH , HUSSAIN ADIL ,   Department of Mathematics, University of Kashmir, India
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we establish some new Bernstein-type bounds for the polar derivative of constrained polynomials on the unit circle in the plane. The obtained results sharpen some known estimates for the ordinary derivative of polynomials as special cases
Existence of Classical Solutions for Broer-Kaup Equations
Authors:   Laboratory of Applied Mathematics, Bejaia University, Algeria, BOURENI DALILA , GEORGIEV SVETLIN G. ,   Department of Differential Equations, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Sofia, Bulgaria, KHELOUFI AREZKI ,   Laboratory of Applied Mathematics, Bejaia University, Algeria, MEBARKI KARIMA ,   Laboratory of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Bejaia University, Algeria
Published: March 2024

In this paper we investigate the Cauchy problem for one dimensional Broer-Kaup equations for existence of global classical solutions. We give conditions under which the considered equations have at least one and at least two classical solutions. To prove our main results we propose a new approach based upon recent theoretical results.
Multiple Solutions for a Nonlocal Kirchhoff Problem in Fractional Orlicz-Sobolev Spaces
Authors:   Faculty of Sciences Dhar Al Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco, AZROUL ELHOUSSINE , BENKIRANE ABDELMOUJIB ,   Faculty of Sciences Dhar Al Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco, SRATI MOHAMMED ,   Faculty of Sciences Dhar Al Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco, XIANG MINGQI ,   College of Science, Civil Aviation, University of China
Published: March 2024

In this paper, using the three critical points theorem we obtain the existence of three weak solutions for a Kirchhoﬀ type problem driven by a nonlocal operator of the elliptic type in a fractional Orlicz-Sobolev space, with homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions.
VELIKI KAŠALJ NIJE ZABORAVLJENA BOLEST
Authors: Makević Đurić Mirjana , Đurić Milivoje , Radojičić Dragana
Published: March 2024

Uvod. Pertusis, poznat i kao veliki kašalj, je akutna zarazna respiratorna bolest koju izaziva bakterija Bordetella pertussis. To je jedina vakcinom preventabilna bolest koja beleži porast obolelih u svetu i pored visokog obuhvata dece vakcinacijom. Bolest se prenosi kapljičnim putem, a klinički simptomi variraju od uzrasta. Najugroženija su novorođenčad i odojčad mlađa od dva meseca, koja zbog uzrasta ne mogu biti vakcinisana. Pravovremena imunizacija vakcinom uz obuhvat od 95% populacije je najefikasnija mera zaštite protiv pertusisa. Prema podacima Instituta za javno zdravlje Srbije "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut", u Srbiji je tokom 2023. godine zabeleženo 909 slučajeva velikog kašlja.
Prikaz serije slučaja. Opisali smo seriju od sedam potvrđenih slučajeva pertusisa u primarnoj pedijatrijskoj praksi, tokom oktobra i novembra meseca 2023. Dvoje od sedmoro pacijenata su odojčad, od kojih je jedno nevakcinisano a drugo je dobilo samo jednu dozu iz primoserije  petovalentne vakcine. Četvoro pacijenta su deca školskog uzrasta, redovno vakcinisana za uzrast, ali je kod njih od poslednje doze vakcine prošlo više od deset godina. Svi su imali simptome kašlja sa paroksizmima i postusivnim povraćanjem, a u nalazu krvne slike bila im je prisutna leukocitoza sa dominantnom limfocitozom. Kod petoro je postavljena dijagnoza PCR dijagnostikom, a kod dvoje pacijenata serološkim analizama. Dvoje nevakcinisane i nepotpuno vakcinisane odojčadi zahtevalo je hopitalizaciju. Kod svih pacijenta je došlo do postepene i potpune regresije simptoma tokom 6 nedelja.
Zaključak. Veliki kašalj nije zaboravljena bolest. Prevencija, rano otkrivanje i prepoznavanje obolelih kao izvora infekcije su od suštinskog značaju u suzbijanju epidemije pertusisa.