bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microwave photonic systems based on RF to optical bandwidth conversion using microcombs
Authors: Moss David
Published: September 2024

We demonstrate high-resolution photonic RF filters using an RF bandwidth scaling approach based on integrated Kerr optical micro-combs. By employing both an active nonlinear micro-ring resonator (MRR) as a high-quality micro-comb source and a passive high-Q MRR to slice the shaped comb, a large RF instantaneous bandwidth of 4.64 GHz and a high resolution of 117 MHz are achieved, together with a broad RF operation band covering 3.28 to 19.4 GHz (L to Ku bands) using thermal tuning. We achieve programmable RF transfer functions including binary-coded notch filters and RF equalizing filters with reconfigurable slopes. Our approach is an attractive solution for high performance RF spectral shaping with high performance and flexibility.
CPEC 2.0 and Special Economic Zones: Analyzing the Existing Regulatory Framework for Chinese Investors in Pakistan
Authors: Zahoor Maham , Chongbo Wu , Gebru Makda
Published: September 2024

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor entered its second phase in the middle of 2024, where it suggestively aligned with establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and bilateral memorandums of the union. Launching SEZs under the CPEC is an engine for Pakistan's economic growth, industrial development and provides opportunities to Chinese investors. Pakistan has set up nine zones across the country to materialize this aim and bolster equal and fair industrialization. However, to invest money fearlessly in these zones and work conveniently, investors need to find a comprehensive legal framework that gives at least the minimum international standard of protection by the host state. This paper has analyzed the standard of protection in the existing legal frameworks, particularly the Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) standard under the 2007 China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to this research, Chinese investors enjoy the vast interpretation of FET under the FTA, its incentives and privileges provided domestically under the 2012 SEZ Act of the government of Pakistan. This study has further included the viewpoint of economic experts from Pakistan who have assisted in connecting the current concept of sustainable SEZs under CPEC relative to the present regulatory framework. Also, this suggestive paper has probed the existing flaws in the current investment system and has given policy recommendations paving the path for Chinese and other foreign investors. Finally, the analytical method has excavated the prospects and challenges in the existing domestic and international investment principles, highlighting the privileges and loopholes under the SEZ Act of 2012. Hence, the research has examined that for greater certainty, Pakistan's government must consider enlisting the FET standards in further international investment agreements for the smooth progress of CPEC SEZs.
Symbolic Boundary Work among Syrian Refugees: Perceived Stigmas, Responses, and Cultural Repertoires
Authors: Çelik Çetin
Published: September 2024

While the Turkish public initially welcomed Syrian refugees, signs of hardening boundaries have emerged over time. This study, based on in-depth interviews with Syrian refugees in Istanbul, examines their perceptions of symbolic boundaries drawn against them by the majority Turkish society and their responses. The Syrian refugees in this study perceive three main stigmas: "uncultured," "traitor," and "freeloader." They respond to these stigmas situationally by assuming individual responsibility, managing their self-presentation, and sometimes choosing not to respond. They also engage in discursive boundary drawing, emphasizing a strong work ethic as a defining characteristic of their group compared to Turkish workers. I argue that the historical cultural repertoire of anti-Arabism inherent in the conception of Turkish nationhood feed these stigmas, especially in the context of the current economic crisis and political polarization. Meanwhile, the precarious position and fragile status of Syrian refugees constrain their situational responses. Their moral boundary work helps them reassert their dignity and legitimize their presence, but it also hinders potential solidarity with Turkish workers against a governing strategy that systematically exploits both groups.
PAC Learnability and Information Bottleneck in Deep Learning: Tutorial and Survey
Authors: Ghojogh Benyamin , Ghodsi Ali
Published: September 2024

This is a tutorial and survey on PAC learnability and information bottleneck in deep learning. This paper first introduced PAC learnability, agnostic PAC learnability, the VC dimension, and error bounds in neural networks. It discusses that PAC learnability in deep learning does not align with the performance of deep learning in practice. Then, the paper explains the generalization of deep learning in terms of information theory and information bottleneck.
Al Hawi, a 4-km-wide impact structure in northern Saudi Arabia
Authors: Toonsi Abdulrahman
Published: September 2024

The northern region of Saudi Arabia hosts several impact craters and structures. This paper describes the discovery of a 4-km-wide complex impact structure located in the paleozoic sedimentary rocks of northern Saudi Arabia 210 kilometers north east of the city of Tabuk. The impact structure is composed of a central peak displaying intense folding and shock metamorphism surrounded by an inner ring of mountains followed by a wider outer ring. The presence of shocked quartz displaying planar deformation features(PDFs) along with polymict breccia, micro-faults, steep folding and stratigraphic deformation suggests the structure was created by an extraterrestrial impact event.
Multi-mode project selection, scheduling and resource allocation with time dependent returns
Authors: Sajadi Mohsen , Pourdehghan Fatemeh
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we address the problem of multi-mode project selection and scheduling with time-dependent returns. We first develop a mathematical model to formulate the problem, followed by the introduction of a branch-and-bound algorithm designed to solve it. To enhance the efficiency of the implicit enumeration algorithm, we incorporate several fathoming techniques and priority rules. Finally, the performance of the algorithm is evaluated in a numerical example.
Transitions and Resilience in Ecological Momentary Assessment: a multiple single-case study
Authors: Olthof Merlijn , Bunge Andrea , Maciejewski Dominique , Hasselman Fred , Lichtwarck-Aschoff Anna
Published: September 2024

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) of affect, cognition and behavior aims to provide a ‘window into a person’s daily life’. But what should we look for through this window? In this paper, we compare a statistical perspective, grounded in probability theory, with a complex systems perspective on two common phenomena in EMA data: non-stationarity and outlying values. From a statistical perspective, these phenomena are considered nuisance that should be dealt with. From a complex systems perspective, in contrast, non-stationarity may signal transitions from one dynamic pattern to another (e.g. a transition from a neutral to a persistent sad mood), whereas outlying values may signal recovery from perturbations (e.g., stressful life events). We evaluated the complex systems view with an analysis of multiple single cases that took part in the Track your Mood EMA study, where participants reported on their emotions and contextual events for 60 days. Our findings show that non-stationarity was related to a meaningful transition and outlying values were related to recovery after perturbations. These findings show that person-oriented EMA research would benefit from broadening its scope beyond the statistical approach and also use complex systems theory to identify meaningful and clinically relevant phenomena that are otherwise at risk of being missed. Complementing time series with contextual information and qualitative data will be essential to genuinely understand these data patterns.
Generative Models for the Psychology of Art and Aesthetics
Authors: Hertzmann Aaron
Published: September 2024

This paper describes how computational generative models can describe aspects of the artistic process, and how these generative models can provide tools for formulating and testing psychological theories of art. The term “generative models” here refers to algorithms that can generate artistic imagery, video, text, or other artistic media, including techniques developed in both computer graphics and AI research. Generative models can both describe artistic processes and offer useful experimental tools. This paper first outlines different ways to understand the types of research in generative models. It then surveys several recent examples of using generative models to develop theories and to perform experiments. The paper then discusses misleading uses of the concept of “AI-generated art” in psychological studies, and the need for study of our relationship with new artistic technologies. Finally, the paper offers a few remarks on pursuing interdisciplinary research across psychology and computer graphics.
“Blue Homeland” as Step for Development of Turkey’s Subjectivity
Authors:   DSc in Political Science, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Middle and Post-Soviet East, Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INION RAN), AVATKOV Vladimir , MISHIN Lev ,   Senior Assistant of the Department of Middle and Post-Soviet East, Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INION RAN)
Published: September 2024

The Republic of Turkey has been renewing its approaches to foreign policy over the past decades. Some of them were successful for a certain time period, but the rapidly changing world situation forced the country’s leadership to abandon them. A separate case from the temporary doctrines that have already become a thing of the past is the Blue Homeland, which, based on the changes in Ankara’s foreign policy course since 2016, has the potential to become a locomotive of Turkey’s emerging subjectivity.
Formation of Socially Successful Personality of Adolescent Pupils by Means of Gamification (Kyiv City, Ukraine)
Authors: Necherda Valeriia , Bezruk Kateryna , Petrochko Zhanna , Kyrychenko Valentyna , Denysiuk Olena
Published: September 2024

The research highlights the essence of gamification and the approbation of the curriculum with elements of gamification "Social successfulness" in the educational process of educational institutions. Theoretical methods are applied – analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematization, generalization of materials from psychological and pedagogical sources regarding the problem of social successfulness and the possibilities of its formation in adolescents in the conditions of out-of-school and general secondary education institutions, specification for harmonizing the content of the curriculum "Social successfulness" and its process approvals; empirical methods – observation, questionnaires for collecting empirical information, blitz surveys concerning the awareness of the characteristics of a successful personality. The authors consider gamification as a set of various tools and mechanics that contribute to the significant enrichment of the educational process with entertaining, educational, educational, motivational, and social-communicative components. The researchers characterized the educational program "Social successfulness", in particular, determined its target orientations and key competencies of teenagers, highlighted the gamification tools necessary for the implementation of the program, found out that the mixed format is the optimal format for its implementation, as it combines the advantages of offline and online learning and can be effective in conditions of increased danger associated with martial law. The article carried out a pedagogical reflection and found out that, according to the results of the blitz survey, teenagers verbalize the two most common portraits of a socially successful personality (based on external indicators of success and personal qualities), according to the results of the questionnaire, the majority of respondents positively perceived game tools and recognized her own activity during training with the use of gamification as productive. The issue of using gamification tools for children of different ages, including those with special educational needs, and the creation of an algorithm for using gamification elements in various educational institutions require further research.
Evaluating the Impact of Gamification on Learning Effectiveness in Technical Vocabulary Instruction
Authors: Mokwa-Tarnowska Iwona , Tarnowska Viviana
Published: September 2024

With the rise of digital education, the integration of gamified elements has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance student engagement and comprehension in various academic disciplines. This study seeks to evaluate the impact of gamification on learning effectiveness in the domain of technical vocabulary instruction during an online course. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving data collection from students enrolled on an online technical vocabulary programme offered by the Language Centre at Gdansk University of Technology. A quantitative analysis of placement test scores, the frequency of using course material and final grades was conducted to understand their impact on learning outcomes, and data from surveys provided insights into students' perceptions and experiences with gamified activities. The findings indicate that the incorporation of gamification positively influenced learning effectiveness during the online course. Participants demonstrated higher levels of motivation, active participation, and a deeper understanding of technical terminology achieved through gamified interactions. The study's outcomes contribute to the growing body of research on gamification's potential benefits in online learning environments, especially in the context of technical vocabulary instruction, and offer valuable implications for educators and course designers seeking innovative approaches to optimize learning experiences in virtual settings.
Pejzaże miasta w komiksie. Studia nad komiksem
Authors: Sęk-Iwanek Matylda
Published: September 2024

The book Pejzaże miasta w komiksie. Studia nad komiksem focuses on the study of comics, where the main motif becomes the analysis of urban space. The city is a research track, but also a pretext for addressing the issues of the functioning of comics, its structure and components. The author starts with an overview of the state of comics studies. Another important part of the monograph is the preparation of tools and methods which are important in the study and analysis of comics. The book constructs and describes the research methodology, including its new elements. The final part of the work, in turn, offers examples of comics analysis in the light of the study of urban space, also employing the developed tools. The adopted research perspective allows to use the methods developed in this book to study also other, not only urban, tropes and themes in comics.
Identification and analysis of key components in the efficiency of the use of radiation in rice
Authors: Quero Corrallo Gastón Eduardo , Borsani Cambón Julio Omar
Published: September 2024

One of the main limitations of rice yield in regions of high productive performance is the light-use efficiency (LUE). LUE can be determined at the whole-plant level or at the photosynthetic apparatus level (quantum yield). The aim of this thesis was to analyze the cultivar dependence regarding LUE at the plant level and quantum yield using four rice cultivars and four light environments. To achieve this, two in-house Light Systems were developed: Light System I which generates white light environments (spectral quality of 400–700 nm band) and Light System II which generates a blue-red light environment (spectral quality of 400–500 nm and 600–700 nm bands). Energy partition in PSII was determined by the quantum yield of three de-excitation processes using chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. The damage of PSII was only increased by low levels of energy in white environments, leading to a decrease in photochemical processes due to the closure of the reaction centers. In conclusion, all rice cultivars evaluated in this study were sensible to low levels of radiation, but the response was cultivar dependent. There was not a clear genotypic relation between LUE and quantum yield. Through a GWAS strategy, 32 genes of rice genome associated with the main parameters that define the quantum yield of PSII in rice were identified. Our work shows the association between light-harvesting complexes and the potential quantum yield of PSII, as well as the relationship between regions that code for PSI-linked proteins in energy distribution during the photochemical process of photosynthesis. This thesis opens new lines of work focused on establishing the mechanisms of action of the spectral quality of light in PSI and how this defines the energy partition of PSII.
Estimación biofísica de efectos ambientales en agua, bajo diferentes escenarios de intensificación en sistemas agropecuarios
Authors: Darré Castell Elisa , Picasso Valentín
Published: September 2024

Se espera un aumento en la producción de alimentos para el 2050, donde alrededor del 50% ocurriría en los países en desarrollo. A su vez, el área global dedicada a los cultivos bajo riego ha tenido una tendencia creciente a nivel mundial de 1,3% anual, y la producción de leche ha venido en aumento con un promedio de 2,2%. Por lo tanto, desde el lado de la producción se prevé mayor presión sobre los recursos naturales que la sustentan, y particularmente la restricción en el acceso al agua dulce será cada vez mayor, y su calidad se verá cada vez más comprometida por enfrentarse a mayores presiones por contaminación. De esta forma, y dado el rol que los sistemas agrícolas y ganaderos ejercen en la economía de Uruguay, esta tesis pone énfasis en la sostenibilidad del agua como recurso a largo plazo. Se planteó como objetivo general del trabajo efectuar una estimación biofísica ambiental de ciertas variables: huella hídrica, ecotoxicidad en aguas y potencial de eutrofización, en sistemas agrícolas y ganaderos bajo diferentes escenarios de intensificación productiva. En particular, se buscó analizar dos casos de intensificación agropecuaria contrastantes: un sistema agrícola de granos con y sin riego; y sistemas lecheros bajo diferentes estrategias de manejo. Para esto se aplicaron modelos de huella hídrica azul, ecotoxicidad, balance de nutrientes y potencial de eutrofización para seis predios con producción de soja y maíz en secano y bajo riego, y para 277 sistemas lecheros. Para los sistemas de grano a pesar de advertirse una tendencia, no hubo diferencias de impacto ambiental entre las tecnologías de riego y secano. La producción de soja presentó mayores impactos ambientales que la de maíz debido a los insecticidas empleados. Para los predios lecheros, se observaron mayores impactos ambientales por hectárea a medida que aumentaban los niveles productivos, sin embargo, esto no se presentó de forma lineal. La proporción de pasturas y concentrados para alimentar al ganado es un factor determinate de la cantidad y el tipo de insumos empleados, afectando la calidad del agua. Finalmente, el uso de índices integrando varios indicadores ambientales resultó ser una herramienta útil para evaluar impactos considerando los diferentes trade-off implicados.
Protein restriction during late gestation in beef cow: effects on growth and meat quality of progeny
Authors: Maresca Sebastián , Quintans Graciela , Pavan Enrique
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study was determine whether the amount of protein provided to cows during late gestation would affect postnatal growth and lead to changes on glucose regulation, carcass characteristics and meat quality of steer progeny. At 121 d prepartum, 68 multiparous Angus cows were blocked by BW and expected calving date and randomly assigned to low protein level (LP, 6% CP) or high protein level (HP, 12% CP) and were allotted in 12 pens per treatment. After calving, cows were managed together on improved pastures until weaning. Calves were weighed and body measurements were recorded at birth. Blood samples were taken at birth and each 30 d until weaning at 180 d of age. Male calves were maintained as a group after weaning on native range until 23 month of age when individual steers were fed a finishing diet during 84 d before slaughter. Twenty days before the end of the finishing phase, steers were subjected to an intravenous glucose tolerance test. Body weight at birth tended to be great (P = 0.06) and body mass index was greater (P = 0.04) on HP than LP progeny. Maternal dietary protein concentration had no influence on offspring body weight and growth rate during lactation, rearing or finishing phases (P > 0.10). Rib fat thickness of steers was not affected (P = 0.38) by maternal nutrition treatments, however, LM area was greater in HP steers than LP steers at entrance into the feedlot (P = 0.01) and end of finishing phase (P = 0.04). Glucose concentrations was greater (P < 0.001) on LP calves than HP calves from birth to weaning without any change in insulin concentrations (P > 0.10). Insulin-like growth factor concentrations was lower on LP calves at birth (P < 0.05). During the glucose tolerance test at 24 month of age, glucose concentration after intravenous administration decreased faster (P = 0.002) in LP compared to HP steers. Peak of serum insulin concentration was greater (P = 0.04) and serum insulin concentration tended to decrease (P = 0.08) more rapidly in LP compared to HP steers. Hot carcass weight was similar between treatments (P = 0.69), however dressing percentage was increased in HP relative to LP steers (P = 0.01). Tenderness of Longissimus muscle was increased in HP compared to LP steers (P < 0.001). No treatment differences in troponin-t degradation (P = 0.77) and collagen content (P = 0.58) were observed. Muscle fiber diameter was similar in LP and HP steers (P = 0.20), suggesting that increase of LM area in HP steers could be due to muscle hyperplasia. These data demonstrate that low protein during late gestation in bovine dams may affect fetal growth. Low level of protein compromised glucose regulation in early life and alter glucose regulation, enhancing insulin secretion in steer progeny at 24 month of age. The results indicated that level of protein during mid to late gestation does not affect offspring growth but has impacts on carcass composition and meat quality of steer progeny.
Regulating posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with neurofeedback: Regaining control of the mind
Authors: Nicholson Andrew A. , Ros Tomas , Jetly Rakesh , Lanius Ruth A.
Published: September 2024

Neurofeedback is emerging as a psychophysiological treatment where self-regulation is achieved through online feed-back of neural states. Novel personalized medicine approaches are particularly important for the treatment of posttrau-matic stress disorder (PTSD), as symptom presentation of the disorder, as well as responses to treatment, are highly het-erogeneous. Learning to achieve control of specific neural substrates through neurofeedback has been shown to display therapeutic evidence in patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. This article outlines the neural mechanisms underlying neurofeedback and examines converging evidence for the efficacy of neurofeedback as an adjunctive treatment for PTSD via both electroencephalography (EEG) and real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) modalities. Further, implications for the treatment of PTSD via neurofeedback in the military mem-ber and Veteran population is examined.
Atténuer les symptômes dérangeants du TSPT en moins de cinq séances : une étude prépilote du protocole de la RTM auprès de 30 personnes
Authors: Gray Richard M. , Bourke Frank
Published: September 2024

Introduction : Le protocole de reconsolidation de souvenirs traumatiques est une intervention non traumatique contre les symptômes on parle du trouble de stress post-traumatique (TSPT). Ce protocole est soutenu par près de 25 ans de travaux cliniques et anecdotiques. Cette étude présente la première évaluation scientifique du protocole. Méthodologie : Le projet pilote de 30 participants a étudié des vétérans de sexe masculin pré-diagnostiqués avec TSPT. Les critères d’admissions incluaient une entrevue avec la confirmation du diagnostic de TSPT en utilisant la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique. Sur les 33 personnes qui répondaient aux critères d’inclusion, 26 ont terminé le traitement en utilisant le protocole RTM. Un petit groupe ( n = 5) d’attente a été inclus. Tous les participants ont été réévalués après le traitement en utilisant la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique. Résultats : Vingt-cinq des personnes qui ont complété le traitement (96 %) n’avaient plus de symptômes lors de leur suivi à six semaines. Le résultat moyen de la liste de vérification militaire de l’état de stress post-traumatique était de 61 points. Lors de l’examen de suivi à six semaines, le résultat moyen était de 28,8 avec une réduction moyenne de 33 points. Le coefficient Hedges’ g a été calculé lors des suivis de six semaines et a montré une différence de 2,9 SD entre le début du traitement et le suivi a six semaines. Un contrôle de la liste d’attente indiquait des changements non significatifs lors de la période d’attente de deux semaines. Discussion : Les résultats suggèrent que le protocole de reconsolidation des souvenirs traumatiques est un traitement efficace digne d’études continues.
La santé mentale des vétéran(e)s des Forces armées canadiennes : évaluation des études sur la population
Authors: Thompson James M. , VanTil Linda D. , Zamorski Mark A. , Garber Bryan , Dursun Sanela , Fikretoglu Deniz , Ross David , Richardson J. Donald , Sareen Jitender , Sudom Kerry , Courchesne Cyd , Pedlar David J.
Published: September 2024

Introduction : La santé mentale de la population des Forces armées canadiennes est devenue une préoccupation importante à la suite des déploiements difficiles des années 1990. Ceci est le premier résumé compréhensif des sondages qui ont suivi sur la santé mentale et le bien-être des vétéran(e)s des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) réalisés par le groupe des services de santé des FAC et des Anciens Combattants Canada. Méthodologie : Les résultats épidémiologiques publiés dans les revues scientifiques et les rapports gouvernementaux sont les résumés de quatre enquêtes nationales transversales : un sondage des vétéran(e)s participant dans les programmes des Anciens Combattants Canada en 1999 et trois sondages sur la santé et le bien-être des vétéran(e)s en 2003, 2010 et 2013. Résultats : La majorité des vétéran(e)s jouissaient d’une bonne santé mentale, mais un certain nombre de vétéran(e)s avaient des problèmes de santé qui affectaient leur bien-être, leur fonctionnement et leur utilisation des services. Les vétéran(e)s des années plus récentes ont une prévalence plus élevée de problèmes de santé mentale que la population canadienne en général, que des vétéran(e)s plus âgé(e)s et possiblement que la population militaire. Les résultats montrent une association entre la condition de la santé mentale et une transition à la vie civile difficile, la santé physique et plusieurs autres facteurs sociodémographiques. Les problèmes de santé mentale sont directement liés aux incapacités. Une comparaison avec d’autres enquêtes étudiées serait difficile pour des raisons de méthodologie, d’ère et de différences culturelles. Discusssion : Les constatations de l’enquête soutiennent une approche multi-fonctionnelle pour optimiser la santé mentale et le bien-être des vétéran(e)s des FAC, y compris un appui de taille et un accès à des traitements efficaces lors de la période de transition de la vie militaire à la vie civile. Des études longitudinales sur la santé mentale des vétéran(e)s aborderaient les lacunes.
Récits de transition : récits de vétéran(e)s américain(e)s sur la transition vers la vie civile et le rôle important de l’identité
Authors: Keeling Mary
Published: September 2024

Introduction : À ce jour, les études sur la transition des vétéran(e)s de la vie militaire à la vie civile se concentraient surtout sur les expériences de ceux et celles vivant des troubles de santé mentale ou physique, ou sur les défis liés à l’emploi et aux sans domicile fixe. Cette étude cherche à développer la compréhension de la transition des vétéran(e)s de la vie militaire vers la vie civile, les défis qu’ils(elles) rencontrent et les stratégies d’adaptation, efficaces ou moins efficaces, qu’ils(elles) emploient. Méthodologie : Une approche narrative a été employée, permettant aux vétérans de communiquer leurs expériences de transition à travers le récit qu’ils en ont fait. Six vétérans masculins habitant dans la région de Chicagoland et ayant quitté les forces armées depuis une période entre un et 12 ans ont été interviewés. Résultats : L’analyse narrative a mis à jour l’existence de trois narrations principales : la narrative des défis, la narrative de la préparation et la narrative de la poursuite des valeurs militaires après la libération. Les narratives partagées par les vétérans mettent en lumière l’importance de la préparation concrète à la transition, mais aussi le besoin fondamental de tenir compte des considérations psychologiques de l’impact que cette période a sur l’identité et le risque de crise existentielle. Discussion : Il est probable que la perception de la transition sous des angles purement quantifiables, tels que le niveau d’emploi, les conditions de vie et la santé, n’offre pas un regard sur les défis psychologiques vécus, ainsi que sur les problèmes de santé mentale subcliniques. L’ajout fondamental qui est proposé a des conséquences sur les façons de travailler avec les vétéran(e)s dans divers cadres de services médicaux ainsi que pour les programmes de transition afin d’inclure une réflexion pour le rôle qu’y joue l’identité.
Régulation des symptômes de trouble de stress post-traumatique par la rétroaction neurologique : rétablir le contrôle mental
Authors: Nicholson Andrew A. , Ros Tomas , Jetly Rakesh , Lanius Ruth A.
Published: September 2024

La rétroaction neurologique apparaît comme un traitement psychophysiologique qui permet l’autorégulation par la rétroaction en ligne des états neuronaux. Les nouvelles approches de médecine personnalisée sont particulièrement importantes pour le traitement du syndrome de stress post-traumatique (SSPT), car la présentation des symptômes et les réponses au traitement sont hautement hétérogènes. Il est démontré que le fait d’apprendre à contrôler des substrats neuronaux précis grâce à la rétroaction neurologique donne des résultats thérapeutiques chez des patient(e)s présentant un vaste éventail de troubles psychiatriques, y compris le SSPT. Le présent article souligne les mécanismes neuronaux sous-jacents à la rétroaction neurologique et examine des données convergentes sur l’efficacité de la rétroaction neurologique comme traitement d’appoint au SSPT, à la fois par l’électroencéphalographie (ÉEG) et l’imagerie par résonance magnétique fonctionnelle (IRMf). De plus, on y étudie les conséquences de la rétroaction neurologique pour le traitement du SSPT dans la population de militaires et de vétéran(e)s.
ON THE PERIOD OF THE CHESTNUT-FLANKED WHITE-EYE (ZOSTEROPS ERYTHROPLEURUS) ARRIVAL AND ITS NUMBER IN FORESTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE BUREINSKY HIGHLAND
Authors: Biserov M.F. , Shinas A.G.
Published: September 2024

Based on the results of long-term observations by the authors, the Chestnut-flanked white-eyes (Zosterops erythropleurus) dates of arrival and its the number have been identified in the forests of the central (secondary mixed forests) and southern (coniferous-broad-leaved forests) parts of the Bureinsky highland (Bureinsky mountain range).
LITHOLOGY AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCUMULATION OF LOWER CRETACEOUS DEPOSITS IN THE ZHURAVLEVSKY TERRANE NOTHERN PART (KHABAROVSK TERRITORY)
Authors: Malinovsky A.I. , Medvedeva S.A.
Published: September 2024

The authors present the study and paleogeodynamic interpretation of the Lower Cretaceous deposits material composition from the northern part of Zhuravlevka terrane. In their composition, the sandstones correspond to petrogenic graywackes, formed due to the mechanical destruction of parent rocks. Interpretation of the results shows that sediments accumulated along the continent-ocean boundary in a basin, associated with strike-slip dislocations along transform faults. The sources area united the sialic land composed of acidic igneous and sedimentary rocks, as well as a mature, deeply eroded ensialic arc.
SYNCHRONIZATION OF 2-CYCLES FOR THREE MIGRATION – CONNECTED POPULATIONS
Authors: Sukhodoev I.G.
Published: September 2024

The work deals with investigation of the oscillation synchronization in a system of three populations, migration – related in a ring. The dynamics model represents a system of three identical logistic dissipatively interconnected mappings. The author has constructed a complete phase portrait of the model using qualitative methods of dynamic systems study. It is shown that there are several periodic points in the phase space, corresponding to synchronous and asynchronous cycles.
AREAS OF THE EARTH SURFACE TECTONIC DISTORTIONS INTERACTION (STRUGGLE) – GEOMORPHOSYSTEMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Likutov E.Yu.
Published: September 2024

The author continues the studies of the earth surface tectonic distortions relief-forming activity – tectonic movements of an independent type by the example of the so called “krivuns” (embedded bends of a special sub-type), in particular – Korsakov bends on the Amur River, the May Aldanskaya River turning section (near the mouth of the Batomga River), and the Tura River valley in the mountainous area. In Tyumen it is found and considered the river valleys geomorphosystems steady development in the areas of interaction (struggle) of tectonic distortions.
REGULARITIES OF THE STRUCTURE AND GAS CONTENT OF GRABENS OF THE ILAN-ITUN BRANCH OF THE TAN-LU ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE FANGZHENG-BIROFELD SEGMENT
Authors: Razvozzhaeva E.P.
Published: September 2024

The regularities of the structure and gas content of the Yilan-Itong segment of the Tan-Lu Fault Zone are considered on the example of grabens of the Fangzheng – Birofeld link. Their structure has a lot in common, since they were formed in a single geodynamic environment. However, each structure has its own individual characteristics.
ANALYSIS OF THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE STRUCTURE IN THE TOWN OF KHABAROVSK
Authors: Ionkin K.V. , Klimina Ye.M.
Published: September 2024

In the work, the authors examine and analyze the Khabarovsk natural landscapes structure at the level of terrain types. Within the city, based on geological and geomorphological differences, 8 types of terrain, characterized by different anthropogenic loads, have been identified. To assess the structure of natural landscapes and anthropogenic load, a map of urban landscape complexes was compiled on a scale of 1:10 000.
PROBLEMS OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES CREATION
Authors: Debelaya I.D. , Morozova G.Yu.
Published: September 2024

The authors brought into the system the problems of urban public spaces creation on the example of the Khabarovsk Town urban district. The research results can be used by public authorities and local self-government institutes for the development and updating of strategic urban planning policies.
POLLUTANTS CONTENT IN THE ROADSIDE AREA SOILS OF THE BASTAK NATURE RESERVE
Authors: Alexandrova A.M. , Revutskaya I.L.
Published: September 2024

In this paper, it is considered the results of soil samples analysis, taken at different distances from the highway with registration number 99K-11, which is located near the border of the Bastak reserve cluster section «Central». As a results, zinc, lead and manganese were detected mainly in the upper 5 cm of the soil profile, while iron is found in all samples throughout the profile. The content of some components exceeds the value of their content in the Earth’s crust.
INTERIM ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN THE FAR EASTERN FEDERAL DISTRICT
Authors: Buzhor Y.I.
Published: September 2024

In the article, the author considers the national projects interim results in the subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District. Based on the Russian Federation President Decree of 05.07.2018 No. 204 – «On national goals and the Russian Federation development strategic objectives for the period up to 2024», it was developed national projects in 12 areas and, on their basis, it has been created regional programs for the Far Eastern Federal District development. This work is relevant as there is a need in these projects implementation monitoring in the Russian Federation subjects.
ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST UNDER INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS (POLITICAL ASPECTS)
Authors: Gamerman E.V.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to one of the most important and pressing problems of the modern Russian state – economic security. Sanctions, imposed by a number of states due to Russia’s foreign policy activities, have a serious impact on the economic sphere of Russia in general and on the Far East in particular. The paper examines the political aspects of this problem, including the reaction to sanctions by the Russian authorities, the search for alternative partners and markets, as well as the impact of sanctions on the economic development of the region. The study includes the analysis of measures taken by the Russian authorities to strengthen the economic security of the Far East in the context of sanctions, such as stimulating domestic production, developing interregional cooperation and searching for new investment opportunities. Attention is also drawn to the importance of political stability and diplomatic efforts to overcome the economic challenges associated with sanctions. The work aims to identify key factors influencing the economic security of the Russian Far East. The work reflects both theoretical aspects, in particular, the theoretical construct «economic security» in the works of Russian researchers, including domestic legal field, and also practical issues – in particular, the sanctions of Japan and the Republic of Korea against Russia and their impact on the Russian Far East. Particular attention is paid to the changes that have occurred within the framework of bilateral interaction with North Korea, as well as the intensification of economic cooperation with China. The author identifies the main reference points in matters of economic security that need to be taken into account when planning and implementing economic policy in a regional context.
Kahverengi Kokarca [Halyomorpha halys Stal (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)] Zararının Fındığın Fiziksel Özellikleri Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: Kan Emre , Akgün Mehmet , Turan Ali
Published: September 2024

Çalışma, kahverengi kokarcanın yoğun (YZ) ve orta düzeyde zarar verdiği (OZ) fındıklar ile zarar görmeyen (ZY) Ordu Levant fındıkların fiziksel özelliklerini belirlemek amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada kabuklu ve iç meyve boyutları (kalınlık, uzunluk, genişlik), meyve ağırlığı, iç ağırlığı, kabuk kalınlığı, randıman (teknik ve ticari), küflü ve çürük iç, limonlaşma, buruşuk ve abortif iç gibi fiziksel özellikler incelenmiştir. İnceleme sonrasında kahverengi kokarca zararının randıman, küflü ve çürük iç, limonlaşma, buruşuk ve abortif iç oranı üzerine etkisi istatistiksel olarak önemli bulunurken (p
Synthesis and Investigation of Catalytic Properties of Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Unsaturated Polyester Resins
Authors: Burkeyeva Gulsym K. , Kovaleva Anna K. , Ibadullaeva Madinabonu N. , Ubaydullauly Magzhan , Plocek Jiri , Sergaziyeva Kamila E.
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on the hydrogenation process in metal-polymer complexes based on copolymers of polypropylene glycol fumarate phthalate and polypropylene glycol maleate phthalate, using acrylic acid and immobilized cobalt metal particles as catalysts. A classical reaction of the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of pyridine to piperidine was applied. SEM and dynamic light scattering were utilized to investigate the average size and dispersity of cobalt metal nanoparticles. The experimental findings show that the efficiency of hydrogenation can be improved by increasing the temperature from 25 to 40 °C and the current to 2 A. More specifically, increasing the temperature to 40 °C promotes swelling of the polymer and its transition from a globular collapsed state to an open one, which leads to an increase in the number of active catalytic centers and, as a consequence, acceleration of the hydrogenation process. Increasing the current strength to 2 A also helps to increase the rate of the hydrogenation process. Further increasing the current to 3 A is undesirable due to an increase in the yield of by-products and a decrease in the yield of the target product, piperidine. Based on a comparative analysis, it was established that the use of a copolymer of polypropylene glycol maleate phthalate with acrylic acid as the polymer matrix base is the most preferable for obtaining polymer-metal complexes with nanosized cobalt.
Eficiência do produto homeopático BioBoi® combinado ao manejo adequado da ordenha, no tratamento de mastite em vacas em lactação
Authors: Ribeiro Ana Elisa Ribeiro e , Fonseca Maria Imaculada , Almeida Leslie Avila do Brasil , Sarques Roberta Pitella
Published: September 2024

The dairy production chain is one of the main economic activities in Brazil, with primary production present in almost all Brazilian municipalities, involving more than one million rural producers, and generating jobs in all segments of the chain. The growing consumption of dairy products, and the pursuit of quality, lead to increasing concern with food and nutritional safety. Among the factors that affect milk composition are management and the incidence of diseases, with mastitis being one of the most frequent infections affecting dairy cattle. This results in economic losses due to reduced production and milk quality, increased costs for labor, medication, and veterinary services, and the early disposal of animals. Treatment with commercial homeopathic products presents an alternative to avoid problems found in the continuous use of allopathic medicines, such as residues in animal-derived products, selection of multi-resistant strains, and reactions in hypersensitive individuals. The general objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of using a commercial homeopathic product in the treatment of bovine mastitis when combined with proper milking management. Our specific objectives were to evaluate the milker’s handling before, during, and after milking, to determine the incidence and prevalence of clinical and subclinical cases of mastitis in the herd before and after treatment, and to perform comparative analyses of the data obtained at the beginning and end of the experiment. The results showed that positive behaviors by the milker had greater influence on the cows' behavior, which remained calm and stress-free throughout the milking process, as well as a correlation with obtaining low somatic cell counts (SCC). Regarding the prevalence of mastitis in the herd, although it decreased, there was no statistically significant difference. However, there was evidence of the positive interference of the homeopathic medicine on its incidence. It is concluded that the homeopathic medicine is effective in inhibiting the emergence of new cases of mastitis, as well as in treating acute cases of mastitis and reducing the herd's SCC, being efficient in the control and prevention of mastitis; it is also concluded that the milker plays an important role in this process, making it essential for them to be aware and valued for this.
Routine community-based vitamin A supplementation compared to the Mass campaign among 6-59-months old’s children in two health districts, Far North Cameroon
Authors: Izacar Gaël Bita André
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) is one of the most cost-effective interventions with the greatest impact in reducing child mortality. Mass campaigns are costly, donor-driven, and heavily dependent on funding for mass immunization campaigns. We analyzed routine community-based VAS (rVAS) coverage using the pilot approach of strengthening community participation versus the mass campaign strategy during the “Mother and Child Health and Nutrition Action Week” (MCHNAW). Methods: This was a descriptive study among from children under five prospectively followed up in a VAS program in Kaele and Guidiguis health districts. We performed a descriptive analysis of data from routine VAS program after capacity building of Community Health Workers (CHW) and compared them with data from the MCHNAW in the period October 2019 and May 2020. Data were collected in the health facilities from the registers to ODK Kobocollect and analyzed by Microsoft Excel 2010. Results: rVAS showed 95.29% (92.49% Kaele; 98.49% Guidiguis) coverage for children aged 6-11 months (first dose). And 98.29% (97.71% Kaele & 98.77% Guidiguis) coverage for children aged 12-59 months (2nd dose). In comparison, VAS coverage in the mass campaign was lower with 68.46% (61.80% Kaele 72.42% Guidiguis) for 6-11 months and 62.57% (61.27% Kaele & 63.28% Guidiguis) for 12-59 months. These coverages are also lower, compared to the national target coverage (80%). rVAS showed high coverage (>92%) compared to Mass campaign and national target among 6–59-months age children in both health district in the far North Cameroon. However, this study has not analyzed the cost of both strategies of VAS. Conclusion: Reinforce the routine community-based VAS showed the best coverage to reach children under-five compared to the mass campaign VAS. However, there is need more cost-effectiveness studies to confirm whether strengthening community-based VAS could be a better practice versus mass campaign.
Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Among Women Farmers in North-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Adeola Olaitan Mudashir
Published: September 2024

This research focused on evaluating the utilization of ICTs by women farmers in North-Eastern Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling method, which included both purposive and simple random sampling techniques, was used to select 359 women farmers for the study. Primary data were gathered and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics to meet the study's objectives. The majority of respondents (78.0%) were married, with a mean age of 41 years. Most of the respondents (52.5%) were involved in trading, and the average farm size was 3.4 hectares. Additionally, 88.3% had a high social participation score, and 51.7% and 58.9% were aware of old and new ICTs, respectively. Majority of the participants benefited from access to information on fertilizer sources and application (74.9%), credits, grants, and loans (70.8%), market rates and locations (63.1%), and crop pests, diseases, and control (62.1%) through the use of ICTs. Most of the respondents faced several constraints: high cost of gadgets (73.5%), insufficient time allotted to agricultural programmes (73.5%), lack of or inadequate ICT infrastructure (62.3%), expensive power/electricity prices (61.3%), defective equipment (57.8%), and multiple responsibilities of women farmers (54.3%). The regression analysis showed that age, marital status, religion, farm size, household size, and occupations did not significantly affect ICT utilization. However, educational attainment, participation in social organizations, and awareness were significant factors influencing the use of ICTs among women farmers. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the Federal Government of Nigeria should prioritize the establishment of essential infrastructure aimed at promoting and facilitating the utilization of ICTs among women farmers.