bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Incidence and Relevance of Hematochezia in the Interstage Congenital Heart Population
Authors: Strohacker Courtney M. , Cutler Noah S. , Yu Sunkyung , Lowery Ray E. , Goldberg Caren S.
Published: December 2023

Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) increases morbidity and mortality for infants with single ventricle heart disease (SVHD). While hematochezia often proceeds NEC not all hematochezia progresses to NEC. We aimed to examine the incidence, risk-factors, and outcomes associated with hematochezia and NEC for infants with SVHD.Methods A single-center cohort study including SVHD patients requiring Stage I palliation from 12/2010-12/2015 was performed. Demographic, clinical, and outcome measures during the interstage period were abstracted from medical records. We defined hematochezia as blood in the stool without alternative etiology and NEC as systemic or intestinal signs concurrent with hematochezia and/or the presence of radiographic pneumatosis. Clinical characteristics and outcome measures were compared between patients with/without hematochezia and with/without NEC.Results Of 135 patients, 59(44%) had hematochezia and 20(15%) developed NEC. Demographic and operative factors were similar between patients with and without hematochezia. Patients with NEC were more often premature (15% vs 0%, p = 0.04), have lower birth weight (3.0 ± 0.6 vs 3.3 ± 0.5 kg, p = 0.03), longer cardiopulmonary bypass time (median 131 vs. 90 minutes, p = 0.02) and more often underwent unplanned cardiac catheterization (20% vs 3%, p = 0.04). Patients with hematochezia had more line days (p < .0001) and longer post-Stage-I length of stay (p < .0001) than those without hematochezia, and those with NEC had more line days than those without NEC (p = 0.02).Conclusions Hematochezia is frequent following Stage-I palliation, however only one third of these patients develop NEC. Non-NEC Hematochezia is associated with a similar increase in line and hospital days. Further research is needed to identify methods to avoid over treatment.
Computational Mapping of the Literature on Self-Directed Learning: Evolution, Trends and Research Hotspots
Authors: ORAM BIREN KUMAR , BISWAL RAMAKRISHNA , MINJ IPSITA , VERMA MANOJ KUMAR , BASUMATARY BWSRANG
Published: December 2023

Self-directed learning (SDL) skills enable an individual to be self-sufficient and capable of continuing the learning process irrespective of social and contextual changes. SDL helps navigate our learning by fixing learning goals, identifying learning resources, and choosing appropriate strategies to achieve the goal. Considering the uncertainty in social and contextual conditions in the modern world, it is essential for every human being. The SDL skills prepare individuals to face real-life situations that require pragmatic solutions. This study presents a comprehensive Scientometric mapping of academic research done in SDL. The study extracted bibliographic records of 2056 articles on SDL from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Initially, study focused on the analysis of growth and forecast growth of publications and citation, followed by the trending topics, top contributing authors, organizations/institutions, countries, sources of publications and most influential articles have been identified. Moreover, study analysed the authorship collaboration and international collaboration pattern of the research publications on SDL. It is found that SDL research is increasing exponentially as an emerging topic, and a major amount of scholarly work is done in nursing and medical practices. The analysis also reveals that 69.36% of SDL-related research work has originated from China and USA. The understanding gained from the analysis will benefit young researchers, policymakers, educationists, and teachers to re-design the education practices for improved and quality education. The findings provide a robust understanding of the research hotspots on SDL and a roadmap for further research in this field.
Determinants of Non-enrollment on Health Insurance among Women in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey
Authors: Osborne Augustus , Essuman Mainprice Akuoko , James Peter Bai , Bangura Camilla , Aboagye Richard Gyan , Olorunsaiye Comfort Z. , Seidu Abdul-Aziz , Ahinkorah Bright Opoku
Published: December 2023

Background
Health insurance enrollment is key to attaining universal health coverage. Yet, its enrollment in Sierra Leone remains persistently low, posing a public health challenge requiring attention. This study examined the factors associated with non-enrollment of health insurance among women aged 15–49 in Sierra Leone.
Methods
We analysed data from a weighted sample of 15,574 women aged 15–49 from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey. Percentages were used to present the proportion of health insurance enrollment among the women. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the factors associated with health insurance non-enrollment among the women. The results were presented using adjusted odds ratios (aOR), with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results
The proportion of health insurance non-enrollment among the women was 96.0%. Women with higher education had lower odds of non-enrollment (aOR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.20, 0.65) than women with no education. Women who are employed (aOR = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.38, 0.66) and those who listen to the radio less than once a week (aOR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.46, 0.81) had lower odds of non-enrollment than those unemployed and those who do not listen to the radio, respectively. Women who lived in Northwestern (aOR = 0.07, 95% CI = 0.04, 0.15) and Northern regions (aOR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.13, 0.67) have lower odds of non-enrollment than women living in the Eastern region. Women who watched television less than once a week (aOR = 1.766, 95% CI = 1.04, 3.01) and those who had a big problem with distance to health facilities (aOR = 2.46, 95% CI = 1.08, 5.59) had higher odds of non-enrollment than women who do not watch television at all and do not have a big problem with it.
Conclusions
Health insurance non-enrollment remains very high among women in Sierra Leone. Education, employment, exposure to media, distance to health facilities, and region are associated with low health insurance enrollment among women in Sierra Leone. Therefore, implementing targeted outreach programs involving community-based initiatives, workshops, and informational campaigns should be used to encourage women to enrol in health insurance. Again, efforts should be made to eliminate financial barriers that prevent women from being able to afford health insurance enrollment.
K isotopic fractionation in K-feldspar: Effects of mineral chemistry
Authors: Liu Shanke , Li Wenjun , Su Benxun , Pan Qiqi , Yuan Meng , Sakyi Patrick Asamoah
Published: December 2023

Controlling factors of potassium (K) isotopic fractionation in K-feldspar remain poorly constrained. In this study, we analyzed the K isotopic compositions of 11 K-feldspar samples from diverse lithological compositions. The degree of Al/Si order ranged from 0.22 to 0.94 (1.0 = completely ordered). Analyzed samples are mixtures of K-feldspar (>70 wt%) and coexisting albite. The relative contribution of K2O from the K-feldspar phase of the sample was over 98%, indicating that the K isotopic composition (δ41K) derives mainly from K-feldspar and hence reflects its behavior. The δ41K values of these samples range from –0.710 to –0.075‰, which are slightly correlated with the degree of Al/Si order. The correlations of δ41K with SiO2 and Al2O3 contents and the corresponding Al/Si mole ratios reveal that Al and Si play a significant role in the K isotopic behavior of K-feldspar. The correlations of δ41K with SiO2 and Al2O3 contents are attributed to the difference in K-O bond strengths. Compared to K-feldspar, the K content could be a better proxy for constraining the δ41K of plagioclase. Our results demonstrate that the δ41K of K-feldspar is dependent on its mineral chemistry, and its K isotopic composition may be insensitive to other factors, such as the source heterogeneity. The inference is further confirmed by comparing the δ41K values in this study with published δ41K values of K-feldspar from different sources.
Dynamics of oil price shocks in Latin American stock markets during global turbulence: A nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag analysis
Authors: Jreisat Ammar
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the impacts of oil price shocks on the stock markets of six Latin American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru – by employing a Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) approach. This is during periods of global turbulence triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The study used data gathered from January 2020 to July 2023, daily stock prices of the six countries, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) as a proxy of the oil price index. The analysis revealed that the complex relationship between oil price shocks and stock markets in Latin America has changed significantly since the start of the pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian War. The findings indicate that the relationship between oil price changes and stock markets is not a straightforward linear correlation, but rather is more complex, with non-linear and counteracting effects, likely due to the uncertainty created by the pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian War, which has caused investors to be more cautious when responding to oil price shocks.
A Case of Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Chin
Authors: Kim Taesik , Jung Sung Gyun , Hong In Pyo , Hwang Young Joong
Published: December 2023

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), which was initially believed to be a subtype of mesothelioma, has been reported to occur outside the pleura. In the head and neck region, it primarily manifests in the oral or nasal cavity, with rare occurrences in the facial region. A 40-year-old woman visited our hospital with a mass on her chin. Prior to surgery, involuntary movement was observed in the ipsilateral corner of the mouth upon palpation of the mass. Special care was taken during the surgical procedure to avoid damaging the facial nerve. The mass was excised, and histological examination and immunohistochemical analysis confirmed the diagnosis of an SFT. Here, we present the first reported case of an SFT diagnosed in a jaw mass in Korea. The objective of this study was to highlight the importance of the diagnostic accuracy of SFTs in lower jaw masses.
A Case of Early Malignant Change from Neurofibroma to Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
Authors: Kang Poo Reum , Kim Yeong Joon , Oh Sun Ju , Lee Hyoung Shin
Published: December 2023

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is one of the soft tissue sarcoma believed to originate from neural crest cells. The patients with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) have about 8-13% of the lifetime risk of the malignant transformation. Neurofibroma on patients with NF1 can be surgically resected and has good prognosis if approach to the tumor is possible. We experienced a case of a 50-year-old woman with NF who had incompletely resected neurofibroma, which presented a rapid malignant transformation to MPNST, 3 months after the first surgery. We reported this case with a brief review of literature.
An Ethmoid Sinus Ewing Sarcoma with Exophthalmos in A 21-Year-Old Male
Authors: Jo Young Rok , Cho Youn Jin , Pyo Ju Yeon , Yoon So Yeon , Song Keejae
Published: December 2023

Ewing sarcoma is a rare tumor in head and neck area. We demonstrate a rare case of sinonasal Ewing sarcoma initially suspected as olfactory neuroblastoma. After the surgery and immunohistochemical studies, it was accurately diagnosed as Ewing sarcoma. We would like to emphasize the possibility that Ewing sarcoma may originate from the head and neck area, and hence, it is important to use appropriate techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
A Case of Hemangioma of Nasal Cavity in Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Authors: Kang Hyun Seok , Jung Soo Jin , Chae Seoung Wan , Hong Seok Jin
Published: December 2023

We report a unique case of hemangioma of the nasal cavity in von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome. A 26-year-old female with VHL syndrome who had previously undergone surgery for pancreatic and adrenal mass presented with a 4-month history of left-sided nasal obstruction. The patient had an expansile mass lesion in the left nasal cavity and an imaging test demonstrated the mass in the left maxillary sinus extending to the nasal cavity. The tumor was removed with an endoscopic prelacrimal recess approach considering the possibility of not only a benign tumor such as hemangioma but also a malignant tumor of the maxillary sinus and histopathologic examination confirmed cavernous hemangioma. This case is the rarely reported manifestation of the paranasal sinus in VHL disease.
A Case of Ewing’s Sarcoma Arising from Larynx
Authors: Kim Dongkook , Lee Jun-Yong , Kang Young , Kang Seung Heon
Published: December 2023

Ewing sarcoma is a rare tumor in head and neck area. We demonstrate a rare case of sinonasal Ewing sarcoma initially suspected as olfactory neuroblastoma. After the surgery and immunohistochemical studies, it was accurately diagnosed as Ewing sarcoma. We would like to emphasize the possibility that Ewing sarcoma may originate from the head and neck area, and hence, it is important to use appropriate techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Comparison of capillary wick and trickle irrigation systems by assessing the effects of fertigation in various soil textures on growth traits of greenhouse cucumber plant
Authors: Jalili Jalal , Zareabyaneh Hamid
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the capillary wick irrigation (CWI) influence on the cucumber's growth characteristics when compared to trickle irrigation (TI) over the two growing seasons. The study incorporated three different soil textures, namely clay loam (CL) – S1, sandy clay loam (SCL) – S2, and sandy loam (SL) – S3, along with four fertilizer levels (F1, F2, F3, and F4) applied at 0.7, 0.85, 1.0, and 1.15 times the plant's nutrient requirements. According to the study findings, the combination of F4 fertilizer with TI yielded the best results in terms of reproductive traits, resulting in an average of 18.66 fruits and a total fruit weight of 1,229.5 g. In the case of CWI, the highest number of fruits and their combined weight were observed at the F3 fertilizer level, with 13.42 fruits and 846.3 g, respectively. The study also revealed that TI with soil texture S1 produced the highest average yield for all growth traits, while CWI with the lighter soil texture S3 exhibited superior results in vegetative and reproductive growth traits. The maximum fruit weight (1,460.26 g) was achieved using TI and S1F4, and the highest fruit weight (995.57 g) was obtained from S3F3 when using CWI.
Análisis de la variable legal para el desarrollo y la oferta de productos turísticos religiosos en San Mateo Yetla, Valle Nacional, Oaxaca, México
Authors: Barrientos Gutiérrez Nelly Eblin , Acosta Uribe Beatriz , Pulido Criollo Frank
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es describir e identificar oportunidades y amenazas de la variable medioambiental legal para la planeación turística de productos religiosos en San Mateo Yetla. El diseño es cualitativo y exploratorio. Las herramientas empleadas son el análisis documental, la entrevista semiestructurada y el diario de campo. Entre los principales resultados, se identifica como oportunidad un marco jurídico que aporta elementos de interés para la promoción, el fomento y la seguridad del turismo religioso en México; mientras, como amenaza, el marco legislativo estatal sólo define la modalidad aludida sin sugerir estrategias para su desarrollo. La limitante de este estudio consiste en que presenta sólo el análisis de una variable macro de un marco de análisis mayor multinivel. En tanto, su valor reside en el examen legislativo en la materia, pues la consulta de éste puede ser de utilidad para evaluar las limitaciones de su aplicación práctica en diversos contextos. Se concluye que es de interés el análisis de variables medioambientales para la planeación de la actividad turística, así como de utilidad el análisis PESTEL como herramienta para tal efecto.
PARP Inhibitors in Colorectal Malignancies: A 2023 Update
Authors: Skouteris Nikolaos , Papageorgiou Georgios
Published: December 2023

Background:

Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies
in the Western world, and metastatic disease is associated with a dismal prognosis. Poly-ADpribose
polymerase (PARP) inhibitors gain increasing attention in the field of medical oncology,
as they lead to synthetic lethality in malignancies with preexisting alterations in the DNA
damage repair (DDR) pathway. As those alterations are frequently seen in CRC, a targeted
approach through PARP inhibitors is expected to benefit these patients, both alone and in
combination with other agents like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antiangiogenics, and
radiation.

Objective:

This review article aims to better clarify the role of PARP inhibitors as a treatment
option in patients with metastatic CRC with alterations in the DDR pathway.

Methods:

We used the PubMed database to retrieve journal articles and the inclusion criteria
were all human studies that illustrated the effective role of PARP inhibitors in patients with
metastatic CRC with homologous repair deficiency (HRD) and the correct line of therapy.

Results:

Current evidence supports the utilization of PARP inhibitors in CRC subgroups, as
monotherapy and in combination with other agents. Up to now, data are insufficient to support a
formal indication, and further research is needed.

Conclusion:

Efforts to precisely define the homologous repair deficiency (HRD) in CRC – and
eventually the subgroup of patients that are expected to benefit the most – are also underway.
Synthesis and Characterization of V2O5 Nanorods Using Hydrothermal
Method for Energy Application
Authors: Ranu Rupin , Chavan Kalyan B. , Desarada Sachin V. , Gade Vikas K. , Kadam Sukdeo L.
Published: December 2023

Background:

Nanomaterials are very useful in energy harvesting and energy storage devices.
Morphological features play a vital role in energy storage devices. Supercapacitors and batteries
are examples of energy storage devices. The working of a supercapacitor is decided by the nature
of the microstructure and other features of the electrode material. Vanadium Pentaoxide (V2O5) is
one of the promising materials due to its attractive features, such as band gap, multiple oxidation
state, and large conductivity transition from semiconducting to conducting domain.

Objective:

This study aimed to perform the tuning of structural, optical and morphological properties
of V2O5 nanomaterials using the hydrothermal method.

Methods:

A low-cost hydrothermal method was used in this work. Hydrothermal synthesis was carried
out at different concentrations of Ammonium Metavanadate (NH4VO3), varying from 0.06 M,
0.08 M, and 0.1 M in the aqueous medium. Moreover, the pH of the solution was maintained at 4 using
drop-wise addition of H2SO4. Hydrothermal synthesis was carried out at 160° for 24 hours. The
synthesized precipitate was annealed at 700° for 7 hours in ambient air. Structural, optical, morphological,
and elemental probing was carried out.

Result:

XRD revealed the formation of monoclinic crystalline phase formation of V2O5. Crystallite
size increased with an increase in the concentration of vanadium precursor. The band gap obtained
using UV-Vis spectroscopy decreased upon an increase in concentration. SEM micrographs displayed
nanosheet and nanorod-like distorted morphology. The presence of vanadium and oxygen
was noticed in the EDS study.

Conclusion::

Nanoparticles with attractive features are very useful as an electrode material for supercapacitors.
Upon changing concentration, we can change the band gap of the material, adding an extra
edge in the use of these materials.
Iterative Filtering PAPR Reduction Method for OFDM Modulation in Fifth-generation Cellular Networks
Authors: Merah Hocine , Merah Lahcene , Tahkoubit Khaled , Talbi Larbi
Published: December 2023

Background & Objective:

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is an
ordinarily used waveform in the fifth generation (5G) cellular networks for uplink links. However,
there is a prominent disadvantage in the form of a high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) which
yields distortion in the timing signal generated at the output of the high-power amplifier (HPA).

Methods:

A new method called Iterative Filtering PAPR Reduction (IFP) has been suggested in this
paper and maintains backward compatibility. The basic concept behind this algorithm is to obtain a
filter based on a constant-envelope signal that is intimate to the original signal as far as power is concerned.
The constant-envelope signal is then compared to the output between the product of the convolution
of the original signal with the filter in question, allowing for the calculation of the impulse
response of the filter. Such a process can be repeated several times with different filters to realize the
best reduction in PAPR.

Results:

The simulated results of the IFP method proved better performance in terms of PAPR reduction,
Bit Error Rate (BER), and computational complexity requiring two iterations only. We can
see a gain of 3.1dB in terms of PAPR reduction, 17dB in terms of BER, and a factor of 33 times in
terms of computational complexity compared to the TR method. The Complementary Cumulative
Complementary Density Function (CCDF) has assisted in measuring and improving the PAPR performance
of the system.

Conclusion:

The theoretical analysis shows that a single iteration (NF= 1) is sufficient, and the simulation
results exposed in this paper show a gain of 3.1 dB in PAPR reduction.
Exploring TERFnesses
Authors: Cabral Grinspan Mauro , Eloit Ilana , Paternotte David , Verloo Mieke , Verloo Mieke
Published: December 2023

Editorial for the 10(2) Special Issue of DiGeSt: Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies
OpenDeID Pipeline for Unstructured Electronic Health Record Text Notes Based on Rules and Transformers: Deidentification Algorithm Development and Validation Study
Authors: Liu Jiaxing , Gupta Shalini , Chen Aipeng , Wang Chen-Kai , Mishra Pratik , Dai Hong-Jie , Wong Zoie Shui-Yee , Jonnagaddala Jitendra
Published: December 2023

Background

Electronic health records (EHRs) in unstructured formats are valuable sources of information for research in both the clinical and biomedical domains. However, before such records can be used for research purposes, sensitive health information (SHI) must be removed in several cases to protect patient privacy. Rule-based and machine learning–based methods have been shown to be effective in deidentification. However, very few studies investigated the combination of transformer-based language models and rules.

Objective

The objective of this study is to develop a hybrid deidentification pipeline for Australian EHR text notes using rules and transformers. The study also aims to investigate the impact of pretrained word embedding and transformer-based language models.

Methods

In this study, we present a hybrid deidentification pipeline called OpenDeID, which is developed using an Australian multicenter EHR-based corpus called OpenDeID Corpus. The OpenDeID corpus consists of 2100 pathology reports with 38,414 SHI entities from 1833 patients. The OpenDeID pipeline incorporates a hybrid approach of associative rules, supervised deep learning, and pretrained language models.

Results

The OpenDeID achieved a best F1-score of 0.9659 by fine-tuning the Discharge Summary BioBERT model and incorporating various preprocessing and postprocessing rules. The OpenDeID pipeline has been deployed at a large tertiary teaching hospital and has processed over 8000 unstructured EHR text notes in real time.

Conclusions

The OpenDeID pipeline is a hybrid deidentification pipeline to deidentify SHI entities in unstructured EHR text notes. The pipeline has been evaluated on a large multicenter corpus. External validation will be undertaken as part of our future work to evaluate the effectiveness of the OpenDeID pipeline.
Evaluating the Impact of an App-Delivered Mindfulness Meditation Program to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy: Pilot Longitudinal Study
Authors: Balsam Donna , Bounds Dawn T , Rahmani Amir M , Nyamathi Adeline
Published: December 2023

Background

Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are extremely prevalent and are associated with numerous poor outcomes, among the most serious of which are increased rates of preterm birth and low birth weight infants. Research supports that while in-person mindfulness training is effective in reducing pregnancy stress and anxiety, there are barriers limiting accessibility.

Objective

The aim of this paper is to determine if mindfulness meditation training with the Headspace app is effective for stress and anxiety reduction during pregnancy.

Methods

A longitudinal, single-arm trial was implemented with 20 pregnant women who were instructed to practice meditation via the Headspace app twice per day during the month-long trial. Validated scales were used to measure participant’s levels of stress and anxiety pre- and postintervention. Physiological measures reflective of stress (heart rate variability and sleep) were collected via the Oura Ring.

Results

Statistically significant reductions were found in self-reported levels of stress (P=.005), anxiety (P=.01), and pregnancy anxiety (P<.0001). Hierarchical linear modeling revealed a statistically significant reduction in the physiological data reflective of stress in 1 of 6 heart rate variability metrics, the low-frequency power band, which decreased by 13% (P=.006). A total of 65% of study participants (n=13) reported their sleep improved during the trial, and 95% (n=19) stated that learning mindfulness helped with other aspects of their lives. Participant retention was 100%, with 65% of participants (n=13) completing about two-thirds of the intervention, and 50% of participants (n=10) completing ≥95%.

Conclusions

This study found evidence to support the Headspace app as an effective intervention to aid in stress and anxiety reduction during pregnancy.
Study on Control of Inverted Pendulum System Based on Simulink Simulation
Authors: Li Yongsheng , Feng Jiahui , Wang Ruei-Yuan , Chen Ho-Sheng , Gong Yongzhen
Published: December 2023

This study aims to conduct control research on an inverted pendulum system using the Simulink simulation platform. The inverted pendulum system is a classic nonlinear dynamic system with important theoretical and practical applications. Firstly, establish a mathematical model of the inverted pendulum system, including the dynamic equation of the pendulum rod and the sensor measurement model. Subsequently, the PID (proportional integral differential) controller design method based on the inverted pendulum system and the fuzzy PID controller design methods were verified through simulation experiments. The ultimate goal is for the designed fuzzy PID controller to effectively stabilize the inverted pendulum system in the vertical position and achieve fast tracking of the target position. Simulation and experimental results show that compared to traditional PID controllers, fuzzy PID controllers can quickly stabilize the pendulum in the target position and have good practicality, stability, speed, and accuracy. Future research can further explore the application of other advanced control strategies in inverted pendulum systems, as well as their potential applications in practical engineering.
Bioactive Compounds in Meat: Their Roles in Modulating Palatability and Nutritional Value
Authors: Jairath Gauri , Biswas Ashim Kumar , Mal Gorakh , Suman Surendranath P.
Published: December 2023

Meat’s global appeal, driven by its nutritional richness and sensory attributes, encompasses high-quality proteins, bioavailable iron, and various bioactive compounds, especially B12 and iron. Palatability, assessed via juiciness,tenderness, and flavor, enhances its desirability. Despite these merits, meat is susceptible to lipid and protein oxidation by generating secondary metabolites aldehydes and carbonyls. Endogenous carnosine and anserine act as scavengers of these metabolites, thus enhancing meat’s palatability. Additionally, meat houses an array of other bioactive compounds,including L-carnitine, taurine, conjugated linoleic acid, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and bioactive peptides, each contributing to nutritional value of meat and exerting diverse physiological roles. This comprehensive review explores the various aspects of these bioactive compounds. Special emphasis is placed on carnosine and anserine, which exemplify the synergy of nutrition and palatability in the meat matrix. Insights into their pivotal roles in augmenting palatability and mitigating lipid oxidation offer a deeper understanding of the multifaceted benefits of bioactive compounds in meat
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT BASED ON A PROPRIETARY TECHNICAL SERVICE
Authors:   Bauman Moscow State Technical University, KUSHNAREV L.I.
Published: December 2023

The work is aimed at solving the problems of import dependence and import substitution in the technical sphere on the basis of improving the quality, reliability and efficiency of Russian-made machines and equipment, ensuring their operability during use for their intended purpose. (Research purpose) The research purpose is improving the quality, reliability and efficiency of Russian-made machinery and equipment based on the development and implementation of a proprietary method of technical service of machinery and equipment. (Materials and methods) The main research methods of the work: comparative assessments, analysis and synthesis of the results of the survey of the operational reliability of agricultural machinery and equipment in real operation. In the course of the study, the reliability and efficiency indicators of technological machines and equipment of domestic and imported production for the agro-industrial complex were studied and analyzed, their comparative assessments were carried out, the causes of failures and the duration of downtime were established when eliminating their consequences. (Results and discussion) It was noted that the main results of organizational and technological research are aimed at fully satisfying the needs of machine-technological industries in high-quality and reliable equipment. We have identified the main problem in this direction - increasing the level of reliability of domestic machinery and equipment and, first of all, reliability, which is significantly lower than the best world analogues. (Conclusions) Providing branded engineering and technical support of machines and equipment throughout the entire life cycle of machines is a prerequisite for solving the problem of improving their quality and reliability, ensuring the priority of consumer rights in the fight for the consumer. The expected efficiency from the implementation of the research results at the enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the Russian Federation can be obtained by reducing downtime of machinery and equipment for technical reasons.
LOCATING THE DAMAGE IN ELECTRICAL GRIDS 10 KV WITH TWO-SIDED MEASUREMENT
Authors:   Kostroma State Agricultural Academy, SOLDATOV V.A. , LEBEDEV S.G.
Published: December 2023

Locating the damage in distribution electrical grids of 6-10-35 kilovolts is an urgent problem. These grids are operated with an isolated neutral and therefore it is difficult to establish emergency modes with ground faults and breaks in them. Remote and topographic methods are used for this purpose. Topographic methods require traversing the line. There are remote methods and devices for locating the damage for high-voltage networks 110 kilovolts and higher. The problem of locating the damage in these grids has been solved, because they are operated with a grounded neutral, and all phase-to-phase and ground faults are short circuits, which makes it easier to find the distance to the accident along the length of the line. (Research purpose) The research purpose is studying the influence of empirical criteria in phase coordinates, coordinates of three symmetrical components and generalized criteria on the accuracy of locating the damage in electrical grids 10 kilovolts with two-way measurement. (Materials and methods) Studies were performed using phase coordinates and coordinates of three symmetrical components. (Results and discussion) We considered the case of installing measuring instruments simultaneously at the beginning and at the end of the line, that is, two-way measurement. It was found that the percentage errors at phase coordinates do not exceed 0.38 percent, at the coordinates of three symmetrical components - 1.31 percent, at generalized - 0.18 percent. It was shown that the error of the generalized criteria in comparison with the phase coordinates and in comparison with the coordinates of the three symmetric components is much smaller. (Conclusions) It was established that the developed criteria in phase coordinates, criteria in the coordinates of three symmetrical components and generalized criteria for two-way measurement are effective for 10 kilovolt grids.
INDICATORS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTION IN MATTERS OF ENERGY SAVING
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkar State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov, KUDAEV Z.R. , BARAGUNOV A.B. , KUMAKHOV A.A. , KUSHAEV S.KH.
Published: December 2023

Based on the fact that the increase in prices for utilities in Russia occurs every year in modern society, as well as in the production sector, savings come to the fore. In this regard, the efficient use of electricity becomes one of the important indicators, since it is an expensive resource that can lead to serious costs. The issues of energy-efficient production and energy saving are considered. The problem lies in the fact that manufacturing enterprises are trying to reduce their electricity costs, monitor all saving innovations and apply them in their activities. Enterprises are forced to save on electricity, otherwise it simply cannot survive in a competitive market. Basically, organizations use the same technologies to save electricity. (Research purpose) The research purpose is analyzing the use of an automated system for technical accounting of energy resources, which is designed to help the enterprise redistribute the load from the main time, when price is high, to the night, when the price is low. (Materials and methods) Proposed a method, which consists in the fact that a special automated information and measurement system is installed in production to identify data. (Results and discussion) It has been shown that the introduction of these types of electric motors will save more than 40 percent of energy consumption costs. It has been established that the use of an automated electric drive system gives considerable advantages and does not require much effort. (Conclusions) It was revealed that the proposed system opens up options for saving electrical energy when using modern devices and materials to achieve the set goals.
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM OF A SYSTEM FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF A HOUSEHOLD PLOT AND CONTROL OF ITS EQUIPMENT
Authors:   Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, VINOGRADOV A.V. , KONKIN D.V. , BUKREEV A.V. , VINOGRADOVA A.V.
Published: December 2023

Providing remote monitoring of homestead, suburban areas allows you to reduce the number of trips for their maintenance, to receive timely information about the overgrowth of the territory, the ripening of cultivated fruits, unauthorized visits to the site. The management of the site equipment makes it possible to monitor the watering of plants, turn on and off outdoor lighting, and perform other operations. Based on the analysis of existing solutions, their advantages and disadvantages, a block diagram of a system for remote monitoring of the territory of a household plot and management of its equipment has been developed. (Research purpose) The research purpose is developing a block diagram of a system for remote monitoring of a household plot and control of its equipment with the use of a photovoltaic installation. (Materials and methods) Analyzed literature sources, available methods and devices for monitoring household plots and managing their energy supply systems. We used general scientific methods, methods of developing structural schemes. (Results and discussion) We proposed the structure of a system for remote monitoring of the territory of a household plot and management of its equipment with the use of a photovoltaic installation in it, which allows for remote monitoring and management in automatic mode and using an application for a phone, computer. It was determined that the implementation of the structural scheme of the system allows to reduce the maintenance costs of the infield, increases the efficiency of its use. (Conclusions) It was revealed that the existing methods and technical means of remote monitoring of the territory of the household plot and management of its equipment are of a disparate nature and do not combine into a single system. We have developed a block diagram of a system for remote monitoring of the territory of a household plot and control of its equipment with the use of a photovoltaic installation in it. It was shown that new monitoring methods are being implemented in the system, a neural network is used to process the information received.
METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE POWER CHARACTERISTICS OF A WIND TURBINE
Authors:   Institute of Physics and Technology of V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, BEKIROV O.S. , BEKIROV E.A. , VOSKRESENSKAYA S.N.
Published: December 2023

At the moment, the Russian wind energy market uses wind power plants, which have their own range of parameters and characteristics. There are also various methods by which it is possible to calculate electricity generation by nominal capacity and wind potential data for the site where the construction of a wind farm is planned. But for this, it is necessary to have a power characteristic for a particular wind power plant. The nominal wind speed is often used for its construction. (Research purpose) Applied analytical and computational methods, in particular the Binov method, the method of approximation of the function - linear interpolation, this is a way to calculate the intermediate value of the function from its already known several values. (Materials and methods) Applied analytical and computational methods, in particular the Binov method and the linear interpolation method. (Results and discussion) Formulas for calculating wind speed and active power for constructing power characteristics using the Binov method were given. Approaches to modeling the power characteristic and its approximation are described. At the same time, we took into account the features of power management systems, which are divided into active, passive and combined. The results of calculations were presented in tabular form, indicating that cubic polynomials cannot be used with passive and combined control systems due to a large approximation error; this indicates that common methods for determining power and output do not always give accurate results. (Conclusions) Several mathematical models used to analyze the power characteristics of wind power plants have been demonstrated. They have shown that they can be used to predict production for given sites with a known wind regime.
A Study of Takiji Kobayashi's Rural Novels
Authors:   Institute of Foreign Literature, Hwang Bongmo
Published: December 2023

This paper considers the lives of peasants in Hokkaido through Kobayashi Takiji's rural novels. Even in the new Hokkaido, life was difficult for the peasants, and the shadow of war loomed over them. As the peasants suffered from exploitation by landowners, they were terrified of war. Through a series of rural novels, from “The Snow Forest” to “The Absent Landowner” and from “The Absent Landowner” to “The Village at the Edge of the Swamp”, Takiji depicted the rural areas being eroded by Japanese capitalism. In “The Snow Forest” he describes the work of individuals, in “The Absent Landowner” he creates farmers' organizations, and in “The Village at the Edge of the Swamp”, he describes the rural areas being dragged into the war. In short, “The Village at the Edge of the Swamp” shows an anti-war consciousness.
Pessoas com deficiências e animais não humanos: recortes fenomenológicos
Authors: Barbosa-Fohrmann Ana Paula , Caramuru Aubert Anna , Martin de Aguiar Carina , Massao Nakamura Nasser Ricardo
Published: December 2023

Este livro é resultado das Mesas-Redondas “Deficiências, Vulnerabilidades e Fenomenologia”, “Deficiências, Corpo Político e Fenomenologia” e “Animais, Interesses e Fenomenologia”, realizadas em 2022 e 2023. Nelas, professoras e professores, assim como pesquisadoras e pesquisadores de diversas universidades nacionais dialogaram sobre a relação entre fenomenologia e deficiências e fenomenologia e animais não humanos. As perspectivas plurais puseram acento na interdisciplinaridade, que marca as pesquisas do Núcleo de Teoria dos Direitos Humanos (NTDH) da Faculdade Nacional de Direito e do Programa de Pós-graduação em Direito da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, o qual, nas figuras da sua coordenadora Professora Dra. Ana Paula Barbosa-Fohrmann, de doutorandos e doutorandas, mestrandos e mestrandas, organizou os eventos e os sediou no NTDH UFRJ, canal do grupo no Youtube. Em outros termos, as pontes e conexões construídas ao longo de todas as Mesas colocaram lado-a-lado intervenções com múltiplos e convergentes (por vezes também divergentes) olhares do direito, da etologia, filosofia, sociologia, mas que tiveram um pilar comum: a fenomenologia como ponto de partida da escuta, do diálogo e da reflexão sobre deficiências e animais não humanos em suas inúmeras interlocuções a partir da experiência e da percepção, próprias do campo da fenomenologia. Como concretização das palestras e discussões em torno dos temas das Mesas, publicamos esta segunda coletânea, que reúne oito trabalhos, os quais, de modo interdisciplinar, abrem horizontes em torno dos tópicos enfrentados pelos seus autores, assim como possibilidades de descrição, interpretação e significação dos assuntos escolhidos. Tendo em vista os temas singulares e, ao mesmo tempo, plurais, consideramos esta coletânea mais um passo não só para a divulgação dos estudos e das pesquisas em fenomenologia, deficiências e animais não humanos, mas também para o aprofundamento dessas temáticas a partir da convergência em torno da interdisciplinaridade dos capítulos.
An Analysis of Compliment Expression Found in the Movie Entitled Afterlife of the Party
Authors: Putri Lintang
Published: December 2023

This research analyzed the speech act of compliment found in the movie script Afterlife of the Party. This research was a qualitative descriptive study with a content analysis approach. The subjects of this research was all characters in Afterlife of the Party movie. The object of this research was the expression of compliment. This research used document analysis in data collection technique. The researcher applied the approach of Miles, Huberman, & Saldana (2014) to examine the overall data with the following steps: data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the findings, the researcher found (1) there are 5 types of linguistic form in the Afterlife of the Party movie namely type 1: noun/pronoun/noun phrase + is/look + (really) + adjective, type 2: I + (really) + like/love + noun phrase, type 3: pronoun + is + (a/an) + (really) + adjective + noun phrase, type 5: you + verb + noun phrase + (really) + adverb, type 7: what + (a/an) + adjective + noun phrase!, (2) there are 4 topics of compliment namely appearance, possession, personality, and ability, (3) there are 5 functions of compliment such as to express admiration, to maintain solidarity, to replacing other speech act formulas, to soften threat, to be a conversation strategy.
The Religious, Cultural and Economic life of Tihama in The Islamic Heritage Books
Authors: al-Shahrani Saaid Ali , Abdul Hamid Faisal @ Ahamad Faisal , Mat Zin Aizan Ali @
Published: December 2023

When we return to the sources of history and the Arab-Islamic heritage, we found that when talking about the Arabian island, the attention is paid to the big cities of Yemen and Hejaz, while the interest in the areas between Yemen and the Hijaz is almost nonexistent. In those regions, the area of Tihama is negligible, only in its relation to Yemen or Hijaz. This does not in any way mean that the region was poor in its production in all fields, whether it was religious, intellectual or economic aspects. As the region locates on the main road that links the northern and the southern Arabian Island, it has played an important role in intellectual and economic life. Based on this significance, I have studied this area in my research by using the descriptive, historical approach in writing and reviewing it through the religious, intellectual and economic aspects. It is worth mentioning that such a worthy subject of research and study. It needs to be concerted efforts to bring out a way out to fit the greatness of the area under study. Thus, the individual efforts remain deficient because of the difficulties faced the researcher from the lack of sources, and its validity to talk about Tihama. In addition, many of Manuscripts have not seen the light which belongs to the region (i.e. Tihama) . I revealed a finding in this study that through the Islamic heritage books, this region was full of poets and important commercial roads. Moreover, there were many idols than the delegations presented from Tihama to the Prophet peace be upon him declaring their Islam.
Pre-Service Teacher’s Attitude During Study at Institute of Teacher Education Based on Al-Zarnuji Thought
Authors: Wan Hamat Wan Hasmah Laili , Hamzah Mohd Isa
Published: December 2023

Pre service teachers will be the determinants of future education of the country and it is important for teachers who are undergoing training programs to be absorbed in a positive attitude while learning. Attitudes change are very significant and need to be transformed to a better direction from time to time. Therefore, this study aims to elaborate on the right course of study into practice based on Al-Zarnuji's thinking and also identify the current level of attitude among pre service teachers. This study uses literature review method and survey study using questionnaire to get data. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. A total of 30 pre service teacher from the Institute of Teacher Education were randomly selected as respondents for the study. The findings show that the items always come early to class and always focus on lectures are the highest level of attitudes while the lowest attainments are recorded is the practice of reviewing the lesson as soon as the class ends). The level of attitude of the students when studying as a whole was at moderate level and showed positive attitude and behaviors as suggested by Al-Zarnuji in acquiring knowledge. The acceptance of Al-Zarnuji's learning method as a practice among the students of the teacher should be widely disseminated and applied optimally so that the students of the born teacher are teachers who are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but are positive and wisely adapted in any change.