bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lagrangian tracking of sea ice in Community Ice CodE (CICE; version 5)
Authors: Ning Chenhui , Xu Shiming , Zhang Yan , Wang Xuantong , Fan Zhihao , Liu Jiping
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Sea ice models are essential tools for simulating the thermodynamic and dynamic processes of the sea ice and the coupling with the polar atmosphere and ocean. Popular models such as the Community Ice CodE (CICE) are usually based on non-moving, locally orthogonal Eulerian grids. However, the various in-situ observations such as ice tethered buoys and drift stations, are subjected to sea ice drift and hence by nature Lagrangian. Furthermore, the statistical analysis of sea ice kinematics requires the Lagrangian perspective. As a result, the offline sea ice tracking with model output is usually carried out for many scientific and validational practices. Certain limitations exist, such as the need of high frequency model outputs, as well unaccountable tracking errors. In order to facilitate Lagrangian diagnostics in current sea ice models, we design and implement an online Lagrangian tracking module in CICE under the coupled model system of CESM (Community Earth System Model). In this work, we introduce its design and implementation in detail, as well as the numerical experiments for the validation and the analysis of sea ice deformations. In particular, the sea ice model is forced with historical atmospheric reanalysis data and the Lagrangian tracking results are compared with the observed buoys' tracks for the years from 1979 to 2001. Moreover, high-resolution simulations are carried out with the Lagrangian tracking to study the multi-scale sea ice deformations modeled by CICE. Through scaling analysis, we show that CICE simulates multi-fractal sea ice deformations in both the spatial and the temporal domain, as well as the spatial-temporal coupling characteristics. The analysis with model output on the Eulerian grid shows systematic difference with the Lagrangian tracking-based results, highlighting the importance of the Lagrangian perspective for scaling analysis. Related topics, including the subdaily sea ice kinematics and the potential application of the Lagrangian tracking module, are also discussed.
A systematic review of climate change science relevant to Australian design flood estimation
Authors: Wasko Conrad , Westra Seth , Nathan Rory , Pepler Acacia , Raupach Timothy H. , Dowdy Andrew , Johnson Fiona , Ho Michelle , McInnes Kathleen L. , Jakob Doerte , Evans Jason , Villarini Gabriele , Fowler Hayley J.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. In response to flood risk, design flood estimation is a cornerstone of planning, infrastructure design, setting of insurance premiums, and emergency response planning. Under stationary assumptions, flood guidance and the methods used in design flood estimation are firmly established in practice and mature in their theoretical foundations, but under climate change, guidance is still in its infancy. Human-caused climate change is influencing factors that contribute to flood risk such as rainfall extremes and soil moisture, and there is a need for updated flood guidance. However, a barrier to updating flood guidance is the translation of the science into practical application. For example, most science pertaining to historical changes to flood risk focuses on examining trends in annual maximum flood events or the application of non-stationary flood frequency analysis. Although this science is valuable, in practice, design flood estimation focuses on exceedance probabilities much rarer than annual maximum events, such as the 1 % annual exceedance probability event or even rarer, using rainfall-based procedures, at locations where there are few to no observations of streamflow. Here, we perform a systematic review to summarize the state-of-the-art understanding of the impact of climate change on design flood estimation in the Australian context, while also drawing on international literature. In addition, a meta-analysis, whereby results from multiple studies are combined, is conducted for extreme rainfall to provide quantitative estimates of possible future changes. This information is described in the context of contemporary design flood estimation practice to facilitate the inclusion of climate science into design flood estimation practice.
Simulation analysis of 3D stability of a landslide with a locking segment: a case study of the Tizicao landslide in Maoxian County, southwest China
Authors: Zhou Yuntao , Zhao Xiaoyan , Zhang Guangze , Wünnemann Bernd , Zhang Jiajia , Meng Minghui
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Rock bridges, also known as locking masses in landslides, affect the three-dimensional (3D) stability and deformation patterns of landslides. However, it is always difficult to simulate rock bridges with continuous grid models in 3D landslides due to their discontinuous deformations. Tizicao landslide, located in Maoxian County, southwest China, is a typical landslide with a super-large rock mass volume of about 1388.2 × 104 m3 and a locking segment. To explore a better rock bridge model used to simulate 3D stability and deformations of the Tizicao landslide, this study introduced three rock bridge models into the FLAC3D program, including the intact rock mass model (IRMM), the Jennings model (JM), and the contact surface model with high strength parameters (CSM-HSP). The CSM-HSP model was eventually used in the FLAC3D program to obtain the 3D deformation characteristics of the landslide. In addition, the two-dimensional (2D) stability of the Tizicao landslide was analyzed using the GeoStudio program. The simulation results indicate that the Tizicao landslide is generally stable under current conditions owing to the existence of the locking segment in its southern front. This inference is consistent with the field deformation and monitoring data. It was found that the general stability and local deformations of the landslide are influenced by the locking segment according to the comparison between the 2D and 3D stability. There was a linear relationship between the locking ratio and the factor of safety (Fos), which applied to the 2D stability analysis of the landslides with a locking segment each, while there existed an approximate quadratic parabola suitable for the 3D stability of the landslides. Finally, this study analyzed the laws of the 3D Fos varying with the locking ratio and strength parameters of the locking masses and the sliding surface. Furthermore, it explored the advantages and disadvantages of the three rock bridge models in the simulation of the 3D stability of landslides with a locking segment.
Volver al corazón. Composición colectiva de Canción Testimonial con mujeres en prisión en México
Authors: Fernández de Juan Teresa , Gomis Fernández Leiden
Published: March 2024

Este artículo expone el proyecto de creación colectiva de canción testimonial Volver al corazón, desarrollado por una de las autoras de este trabajo con 300 mujeres privadas de su libertad, a partir de estrategias musicales de intervención. Fue realizado de forma virtual (a través de la plataforma Zoom) durante la pandemia del COVID-19 simultáneamente en cinco prisiones femeniles de México: el Centro de Readaptación Social (Cereso) en Puentecillas, Guanajuato, el Centro Penitenciario y de Reinserción Social Nezahualcóyotl Bordo de Xochiaca, el Reclusorio Femenil Tepozanes y el Centro Penitenciario y de Reinserción Social “Santiaguito”, los tres en el Estado de México, así como el Centro de Reinserción Social Femenil de Escobedo, Nuevo León. Se apoyó en herramientas de animación sociocultural, así como en la promoción de la participación y la acción colaborativa, con el propósito de vincular las experiencias de estas mujeres y lograr que se reconocieran a sí mismas. La contribución de Volver al corazón tiene por objeto vincular, a través de canciones testimoniales, las experiencias de mujeres privadas de su libertad. El resultado sirvió no sólo como testimonio del proceso creativo, sino también como referente a la opinión pública y a la sociedad civil, que favorecerá su readaptación social a través de un modelo que puede replicarse a nivel nacional.
Posibilidades de la arteterapia en educación como técnica de gestión de duelo: estrategias para potenciar la resiliencia en la formación docente
Authors: Rubio Machuca Belén , Delgado García Manuel
Published: March 2024

El proceso de enseñanza y de aprendizaje se encuentra condicionado por múltiples factores y acontecimientos, entre los que se encuentra el duelo. Por parte del profesional de la enseñanza se hace necesario ofrecer una respuesta a dicho acontecimiento. A través de esta investigación se pretende explorar el valor que poseen la arteterapia y la educación artística como técnicas de gestión de duelo en el entorno educativo. Desde un enfoque cualitativo se desarrolla un proceso de observación participante desde el que se analizan las experiencias arteterapéuticas realizadas en 3 grupos de discusión compuestos por estudiantes universitarios egresados del grado de educación primaria y que han experimentado procesos significativos de duelo. Los resultados obtenidos ofrecen la posibilidad de visualizar composiciones artísticas en las que el color, los trazos, los símbolos, las figuras o las formas ayudan a reforzar el mensaje oral que acompaña a la descripción del proceso de duelo (fases) y al grado de conocimiento que se alberga sobre ello. A modo de conclusión, este trabajo contribuye a evidenciar las propiedades didáctico-pedagógicas que posee la arteterapia para la gestión de los procesos de duelo y refuerza la idea de potenciar su uso cotidiano en las aulas..
Social Success of Russian Professionals: Scale, Nature, Factors
Authors:   National Research University «Higher School of Economics», Tikhonova Natalia ,   Institute of Sociology FCTAS RAS
Published: March 2024

As evidenced by the 2018, 2021, and 2022 surveys of the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian professionals are characterized by greater social success than the average working Russian. If we talk about those aspects of life that professionals themselves usually consider the main criteria for success in life (getting a good education, having an interesting job, etc.), then they more often succeed in achieving the corresponding goals. More often they also realize such goals as making a career, having a prestigious job, etc. They also more often assess their own social status as good. The key factor of such assessments is the possibility of self-realization in the profession, which allows overcoming alienation in work, which is especially important exactly for professionals, taking into account the specificity of their values and identities (increased importance of self-realization, autonomy of life and work, perception of education as an independent value, etc.). At the same time, the social success of professionals in Russia is now very relative and limited, and can be perceived as such only in comparison with the situation typical for other Russians. Most of them only manage to realize their life goals of getting an education, finding an interesting job, and becoming a professional in their field. Less than half of representatives of this professional group have opportunities for self-realization in work, and even fewer of them have made a career, have a prestigious job, etc. Less than 50% of professionals assess their social status as good, and less than 40% characterize their life in general as good. Opportunities of self-realization in the profession increase professionals' satisfaction with their financial status as well, though in general their economic success is even more limited and conditional than their social success. The median individual incomes of professionals in general are only 1.65 times higher than those of unskilled workers in their types of settlements, and only every fifth Russian professional gives a good assessment of his/her material situation. The social and economic success of professionals depends on different factors. The type of settlement where representatives of this group live, as well as personal characteristics which predetermine the ability to use the opportunities provided by external conditions play a decisive role for social success. The resource of social networks is significant for social success but plays a relatively smaller role than the type of settlement and personal characteristics. At the same time, for the economic success of professionals the spectrum of these factors is wider, and gender, age and quality of their human capital, which are not significant for social success, are important.
Estimates of the Working Capital Requirements for Investing in Health Care Development
Authors:   Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novikova Tatyana , Zafarjonova Mokhidilkhon ,   Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: March 2024

The spread of medical technologies underpins the transition to the next global economic mode and requires large-scale investments in health sector. To substantiate them, certain methods of making investment decisions which corresponds to a new stage of scientific and technological development are required. This paper proposes the methods of investment projects evaluation based on the cost and benefit analysis, that measures both costs and benefits in monetary terms, taking into account these approaches. On the one hand, economic (public) efficiency is determined with the social effects along with other public effects being highlighted. On the other hand, financial (commercial) efficiency is calculated with a detailed presentation of investment in working capital and terminal value. In applied project analysis, working capital is either not taken into account, or simplified methods are preferred. The paper focuses on the issues of modeling investments in the growth of net working capital. A comparative analysis of working capital modeling methods in the financial models of various international organizations (UNIDO, World Bank, Asian Development Bank) and official Russian methods is carried out. Also, the author's modified method for calculating investments in working capital based on separate financial turnover and liquidity ratios is proposed, which allows taking into account industry specifics of health projects. The system of the proposed methods was tested on the example of a real project of the construction of seven urban outpatient hospitals in Novosibirsk. The results of the financial analysis with three options of working capital accounting and the economic analysis with the presentation of social, tax and redistributive effects of working capital clearly show the impact of assessing working capital requirement on the results of not only financial, but also economic efficiency, including the efficiency of participation in the project. In the frame of the economic analysis, substantial social effects for patients of new outpatient hospitals and other residents of the Novosibirsk Region were highlighted, while in the frame of financial analysis, significant effects of working capital and terminal cost for direct project participants were identified.
Editorial, Janeiro de 2024
Authors: Gorni Carla
Published: March 2024

Quanto a este número - v. 26, n. 50, 2024 – sentimos- nos consonantes ao  Novo UBM, uma parceria do Centro Universitário de Barra Mansa com a Universidade de Vassouras, a qual enfatiza a importância da área da Saúde, bem como sua incontestável contribuição social. Logo, referente ao 1º semestre de 2024, estamos divulgando 7 artigos (números de 1 a 7) dessa área além um de Ciências Contábeis (Artigo 8), um da Jurídica (Artigo 9), e um da área da Educação (Artigo 10). Os autores são graduandos em iniciação científica, orientadores pesquisadores, docentes de Ensino médio e superior, médicos veterinários, fisioterapeutas, biomédicos, farmacêuticos, advogados e contadores.
Identifikasi dan Analisis Spasial Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan Tahun 2013 dan 2023 pada Kerucut Vulkanik Gunungapi Guntur
Authors: Swardana Ardli , Fatimah Rahmi , Febrianti Tintin , Maesaroh Syti Sarah , Aqil Ibnu , Sutrisno Tri
Published: March 2024

Perubahan penggunaan lahan merupakan fenomena yang terjadi di berbagai tempat atas dorongan desakan peningkatan permintaan kebutuhan lahan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis perubahan penggunaan lahan  pada tahun 2013 dan 2023 pada Kerucut Vulkani Gunungapi Guntur. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kerucut Vulkanik Gunungapi Guntur, Kecamatan Tarogong Kaler, Kabupaten Garut pada Juni – Agustus 2023. Metode penelitian menggunakan analisis spasial secara tumpang susun antara data penggunaan lahan tahun 2013 dan 2023. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi perubahan penggunaan lahan, namun tidak terjadi perubahan jenis dan jumlah penggunaan lahan. Perubahan penggunaan lahan terbesar terjadi pada penggunaan lahan tanah terbuka menjadi semak/belukar sebesar 631,86 ha.
Navigating Disciplinary Dialogues: An Exploratory Analysis of Dialogic Stance
Authors: Yigitoglu Aptoula Nur , Bal Gezegin Betul
Published: March 2024

A number of studies have focused on the analyses of theses, articles, and book reviews as academic genres, yet there are also other genres that have recently appeared in academic journals and need to be analyzed. One of these genres is the so-called “disciplinary dialogues,” which are relatively short academic texts written by experts to discuss a specific issue rather than reporting research. This study focuses on authors’ interaction in disciplinary dialogues. The data for the study is a specialized corpus comprised of 37 disciplinary dialogues published in a journal in the Applied Linguistics field. Discourse analysis was employed. The findings illuminate a rich array of writing strategies employed by authors to establish a dialogic stance, such as referring to other scholars/studies, asking rhetorical questions, explicitly showing disagreement/agreement, using hedging devices, using evaluative and reflective language, and suggesting future research ideas. The paper ends with the pedagogical and research implications of the findings.
An Analytical study of Imam Abu Nu’aim Isfahani's book "Dala’il-ul- Nubuwwah
Authors: Dr. Taj Ud Din Azhari  , Haseeb Dr. Jawaad
Published: March 2024

Abu Nu’aim Asfahani holds a significant place in Muslim biographical literature, particularly for his work on the biography of The Holy Prophet (PBUH). His contribution to the field seems to be characterized by a commitment to factual accuracy, impartial research, and adherence to high moral standards. The emphasis on avoiding emotions and ambitions in favor of objective research reflects a dedication to portraying the life of The Holy Prophet (PBUH) with authenticity. The mention of "Dala’il-ul-Nubuwwah" as one of Abu Naeem Asfahani's notable works suggests that he not only engaged with existing biographical works but also contributed innovatively to the field. The description of Abu Naeem Asfahani's work as ornamented and beautified with innovative styles implies that he brought a unique and creative approach to biographical writing. This contribution is said to have provided new perspectives for future generations of biographers. Your statement highlights the educational and scholarly significance of studying Abu Naeem Asfahani's biographical work for those interested in understanding and following the holy life of The Holy Prophet (PBUH). It seems to underscore the idea that his writings serve as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to delve into the history and teachings of Islam. Overall, the description paints a picture of Abu Naeem Asfahani as a pioneering figure in Muslim biographical literature, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the life and teachings of The Holy Prophet (PBUH) in a manner that reflects both scholarly rigor and a sense of responsibility.
Evaluation of Toxicity Effect of different Insecticides against Camponotus Compressus.
Authors: Rimsha Waheed  , Naheed Bano  , Naeem Iqbal  , Sheikh Muhammad Azam  , Muhammad Asif Raza  , Warda khan  , Nargis Naheed  , Saima Samreen  , Nazuk Kareem  , Hasan Raza Javed  , Qasim Raza  , Muhammad Imran  , Muhammad Ejaz  , Muhammad Khalid
Published: March 2024

Carpenter ant species play a significant ecological role and are widely prevalent. Ants contribute to safeguarding plants from sap-sucking pest insects through natural biological control mechanisms. The current study was conducted to collect ants from Block B farms at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM), Pakistan. In current study, various insecticides (such as Imidacloprid, Fipronil, Methoxyfenozide, Emamectin benzoate, and Flubendiamide) were formulated at different concentrations (including 160, 80, 40, 20, 10, 5, and 0 ppm) for evaluation against carpenter ants. Notably, Fipronil and emamectin benzoate exhibited heightened toxicity, even at lower doses of 5 ppm and 10 ppm, resulting in the mortality of nearly all worker ants within 24 hours. In contrast, Imidacloprid displayed no distinct preference, as most worker ants remained alive even after 72 hours. These findings indicate that Fipronil and emamectin benzoate may serve as effective active ingredients for controlling carpenter ants. The data was meticulously recorded and subjected to rigorous statistical analysis using specialized software.
Taliban’s Resurgence in Afghanistan: The Frame Analysis of Editorials from Selected Pakistani Newspapers
Authors: Hafsa Tanveer  , Dr. Akifa Imtiaz  , Shahzad Dr. Asma Kashif
Published: March 2024

The resurgence of the Afghan Taliban on 15th August 2021 created great tension in the whole world and made the topic debatable all over the world. The present research analyzes the discourse produced on this highly debatable topic. The study entails the frame analysis of the discourse produced in the selected Pakistani editorials. For this purpose, two Pakistani newspapers are selected i-e Dawn and The Express Tribune. The sample is purposive and comprises six editorials, three from each selected newspaper. The sample of the study is taken from 15th August 2021- 31st December 2021. The research is qualitative and the data is analyzed using the Frame Analysis method given by Goffman (1974), and Entman (1993). The in-depth analysis of the study reveals that the Pakistani newspapers’ editorials somehow talk in favor of the Taliban. They frame the event positively while giving recommendations to the Taliban for the bright future of their government. The research is therefore significant because it contributes to the field of linguistics and Frame Analysis.
Production and Applications of Keratinases in Industry
Authors: Mazhar Sumaira , Aisha Waheed Qurash  , Tayyaba Latif  , Sahar Noor
Published: March 2024

Keratin is an insoluble protein with fibrous structure. It is mainly found in hair,feathers,nail,wool and horn of various animals. These animal accessories can be utilized as animals feed, amino-acids and fertilizers. This insoluble protein is very difficult to degrade and has extreme stability because it has disulfide bonds, hydrogen and hydrophobic interaction present in it. But keratin can be easily digested by keratinase enzyme. Keratinase is an extracellular enzyme. It also degrades keratin in prokaryotic organisms. Microorganisms that produce keratinase are species of Bacillus, Actinobacteria and fungi. It can also be obtained from Streptomyces, Aspergillus, Fervidobacterium, Xanthomonas, Chryseobacteriumand Vibrio. Keratinases produced by microbes arevery diverse due to their chemical as well as physical properties. It is a vigorous enzyme that can survive broad pH and temperature. Their optimum pH range is neutral to alkaline and their optimum temperature reported is 40°C to 60°C. And thermophiles have also been reported for stable microbial activity. Microbial keratinases are cheaply available as compared to conventional producers for keratinases production. They have gained great significance in biotechnology by acting on strong, inflexible cross linked polypeptide structure of keratin instead of ordinary proteolytic enzyme papain, trypsin or pepsin. They are mostly extracted by degrading keratin as substrate. Keratin substrates include feather, hair, wool,horn and nails. This degradation process is helpful in converting keratinous wastes in to fertilizer and poultry feed. Other renowned biotechnological implementations include removing hair from leather by using keratinase, development of bio-polymer from keratinous fiber, delivering drug, hydrolysis of prion proteins and detergent industry. They are also used in converting biomass in to biofuel that significantly boosts power preservation and recycling. The main problem for producing enzymes on large scale is their costly production procedures. This hurdle is overcome by utilizing keratin waste eg feathers of chicken as fermentation substrate on industrial scale. The benefit of utilizing this left over is extremely cost effective fermentation process of keratinase and the effluents are environmental friendly. Keratinase enzyme has become popular and provided newly effective and efficient way for managing waste products by using them on industrial scales as substrates which gives rise to environmental friendly industries for nonstop development.
Sentiment Analysis and Marketing Mix in Twitter Conversations About Mixue
Authors: Arifiansyah Rully
Published: March 2024

This study delves into the rapid growth and public reception of Mixue, a Chinese beverage and ice cream franchise, in post-pandemic Indonesia. Employing Twitter sentiment analysis through the lens of the 7P marketing mix framework (Product, Price, Promotion, Place, People, Process, Physical Evidence), the research evaluates consumer attitudes towards Mixue amidst its explosive expansion and recent Halal certification. Data was collected through Twitter API and Scrapy, encompassing 7087 Indonesian-language tweets related to Mixue between January and February 2023. Sentiment analysis revealed an overall positive reception towards Mixue, particularly regarding its products and affordability. However, concerns emerged surrounding limited flavor variety, perceived high prices, promotional saturation, and queuing difficulties. Implications of these findings highlight the importance of franchise businesses adapting to evolving consumer preferences in the post-pandemic market. Mixue could benefit from diversifying its menu, addressing queuing issues, and tailoring promotions to enhance the customer experience. Gaining insights into public sentiment allows Mixue and other franchises to refine their strategies and maintain long-term success in the ever-changing Indonesian market. This research serves as a valuable stepping stone for further exploration into consumer preferences for specific flavor variations, conducting price comparisons, evaluating promotional effectiveness, and optimizing outlet placement and customer service.Addressing these aspects can fuel Mixue's continued growth and strengthen its position within the thriving Indonesian food and beverage landscape.
The Influence of Compensation, Motivation, and Work Discipline on Employee Performance
Authors: Nurpribadi Giri , Rulianti Erina , Banteni Fachrur Rozy Al
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of compensation, motivation, and work discipline on employee performance. The population of this study were all employees of PT Diamond Cold Storage which amounted to 80 people. The sampling technique in this study is a saturated sample or census because the entire population is used as a research sample. Research data collected through questionnaires that have been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed that compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, meaning that the better the compensation provided, the more it will improve employee performance, motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, meaning that the higher the motivation provided, the more it will improve employee performance, work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, meaning that the better the application of work discipline in the company, the more it will improve employee performance; and Compensation, motivation, and work discipline simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance. The better the compensation, motivation, and implementation of work discipline together, the more it will improve overall employee performance. Policy Implications The company needs to formulate human resource policies related to the compensation system, motivation, and enforcement of work discipline so that employee performance can be optimized and company goals achieved.
Breastmilk auto-expression and self-suckling in a Zoo-bred Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata)
Authors:   Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, U.S.A, Hawks Kathleen A , Most Corinna A ,   Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, U.S.A,   Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project, Laikipia, Kenya
Published: March 2024

Breastmilk auto-expression, also called “self-suckling", is a rarely observed behaviour in mammals. We present detailed observations of this behaviour in a Zoo-bred Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), in the context of extended nursing by the offspring. This is in contrast to prior reports of self-suckling in primates, which were associated with the death of the infant. We followed mother Miya (MI) and infant Shoyo (BB) for the first two years of the infant’s life, documenting changes in his activity budget during development. After first observing that MI was consuming her own breastmilk independent of nursing bouts with BB, we began measuring instances of this behaviour within MI’s activity budget. We describe this self-suckling behaviour in the context of ongoing nursing interactions and a normal oestrus cycle and speculate whether this behaviour is the cause or a consequence of MI’s failure to become pregnant after BB’s birth.
Religious Coping: Exploring the Resilience of Covid 19 Survivors
Authors: Zuhdiyah Zuhdiyah
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate adult religious coping strategies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic's quarantine phase. In-depth semi-structured interviews with thirteen adult COVID-19 survivors, ages forty to sixty, were undertaken. Open-ended questions on the state of the COVID-19 sickness, the psychological state, and the religious coping mechanisms used up until the point of cure were posed to the respondents. The information was categorized using thematic analysis. Three adult coping strategies—positive thinking, positive activity, and yielding to God—are shown by the classification results. According to this research, the respondent experiences resilience and serenity when coping with the COVID-19 virus when they practice good religious coping. This study demonstrates how adult respondents manage to endure till they heal, but additional investigation is required to comprehend how religious coping is employed by populations that are more vulnerable to pressures.
CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Zahoor Hina , Hayat Kajal , Hayat Tahir
Published: March 2024

Objective: To determine correlation between emotional intelligence and academic performance of fourth and final-year medical students of Pak International Medical College, Peshawar.
New Coating Paradigm to Boost Performance and Durability of Solar Receivers
Authors: Bengoechea Jaione , Pinto Cristina Leyre , Cornago Iñaki , Buceta Alicia , Zugasti Eugenia , Sallaberry Fabienne , Sánchez Marcelino
Published: March 2024

The development of renewable energy sources is nowadays of enormous importance, not only for the climate change fight but also for the security of the energy supply. The latest geopolitical unfortunate events in Europe have highlighted our energy dependency on foreign fossil fuels. In this context, solar technologies are already playing an essential role in shifting towards neutral carbon economies, ensuring a reliable energy supply. In this regard, dispatchability provided by CSP plants is key to pave the way towards energy transition. It is worth noting that the long-term durability and performance of solar components in arid regions are crucial to increase the reliability and performance of CSP plants while reducing O&M costs. In this work, an innovative approach based on nano-structuring the solar receiver tube glass is presented, which provides improved anti-reflective (AR) and anti-soiling (AS) properties, also showing good durability with respect to abrasion. Spectral transmittance improvement, soiling rate decrease, and durability measurements are presented for nano-structured glasses, comparing with current state of the art glass performance. The achieved experimental results suggest that the new structured glasses would be good candidates for CSP applications
The patentability of ai inventions: Navigating the grey area between human vs computer innovation
Authors: Chukwuebuka Festus Okoli
Published: March 2024

One of the most controversial topics today in the realm of Technology and Intellectual property Law is the patentability or not of inventions wrought by Artificial Intelligence. Significant progress in law has been made in this regard in jurisdictions like the United States and the United Kingdom where the consensus of judicial opinion is that inventions made by Artificial Intelligence, to wit, robots, digital assistants etc. are not eligible to be granted patent. However, there have been growing scholarly exhortations in legal cycles for possible review of this position. This article is a new addition to that increasing scholastic demand for the expansion of the parameters for patentability especially as it relates to Artificial Intelligence. It suggests amongst other things that while the patentability of each case of AI-driven invention ought to be decided on the merits of its own peculiar facts, nonetheless, the relative levels of involvement of the said Artificial Intelligence in the process of making the invention sought to be awarded a patent, and the substantiality or not of its contribution to the project, should also weigh high in the overall consideration of whether the resulting invention should be patented or not.
基於動作影像追蹤於坐姿賦能運動量化評估與分析
Authors: 莊濱鴻 莊濱鴻 , 楊珮菁 楊珮菁 , 邱毓賢 邱毓賢 , 陳奕安 陳奕安 , Yi-an Chen 莊宜達
Published: March 2024

目的：本研究目的為應用人工智慧動作影像追蹤技術量化分析坐姿運動器材之靜動態運動姿態及表現。方法：透過影像追蹤技術探討「主被動混合運動訓練器」採正確坐姿之適體擺位乘坐於可扭擺的座墊上，分別進行上肢平握及上肢上舉兩種姿態，並以兩種迴轉數 (60、80 RPM) 進行身體骨架節點的即時追蹤與計算，再以描述性統計和成對樣本 t 檢定進行驗證。結果：坐姿運動器材運作過程中，利用上下肢體肌肉的力量以維持身體之平衡確實在不同坐姿下的 60 與 80 RPM 達顯著差異。結論：基於本研究所開發的動作影像追蹤軟體平台，確實能提供人體動作的即時擷取和量化分析運動數據。本研究之整體架構與實驗設計皆呈現其可行性與實用性。

 

Purpose: The study aimed to apply artificial intelligence for motion capture and body tracking to analyze movement data characteristics of static and dynamic movement posture and performance. Methods: Using motion image tracking technology, the study employs a specially designed seat with adjustable rotation to ensure correct sitting posture, and the inventor of this study sits on this seat. Two upper limb positions, namely dual-hand grip and lifting movements, are performed at frequencies of 60 rpm and 80 rpm. Body skeletal joint calculations are conducted, and descriptive statistics and Paired Sample t-test are employed to validate the differences among the four combinations. Results: During the operation of the machine, utilizing the strength of the upper and lower limb muscles to maintain body balance indeed results in significant differences in the trajectory and characteristics of the four-movement groups. Conclusion: This research developed the image tracking software platform to validate and analyze quantitative movement data. The overall architecture and experimental design of the study are feasible and practicable.

 
Cyclops syndrome following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Can relapse occur after surgery?
Authors: Öztürk Recep
Published: March 2024

Symptomatic cyclops lesions are complications that can be seen at rates of up to approximately 10% after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. However, recurrent cyclops lesions have rarely been documented. There are case rare series in the literature regarding the treatment of recurrent cyclops lesion. Future large studies are needed to investigate factors contributing to the development of cyclops lesions and syndrome and treatment options.
Update on the use of 45S5 bioactive glass in the treatment of bone defects in regenerative medicine
Authors: Nogueira Dayane Maria Braz , Rosso Marcelie Priscila de Oliveira , Buchaim Daniela Vieira , Zangrando Mariana Schutzer Ragghianti , Buchaim Rogério Leone
Published: March 2024

Bone regeneration is a critical area in regenerative medicine, particularly in orthopedics, demanding effective biomedical materials for treating bone defects. 45S5 bioactive glass (45S5 BG) is a promising material because of its osteoconductive and bioactive properties. As research in this field continues to advance, keeping up-to-date on the latest and most successful applications of this material is imperative. To achieve this, we conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed/MEDLINE, focusing on English articles published in the last decade. Our search used the keywords “bioglass 45S5 AND bone defect” in combination. We found 27 articles, and after applying the inclusion criteria, we selected 15 studies for detailed examination. Most of these studies compared 45S5 BG with other cement or scaffold materials. These comparisons demonstrate that the addition of various composites enhances cellular biocompatibility, as evidenced by the cells and their osteogenic potential. Moreover, the use of 45S5 BG is enhanced by its antimicrobial properties, opening avenues for additional investigations and applications of this biomaterial.
Il mito dell’istinto materno: madri (e padri) non si nasce, si diventa
Authors: Vatta Barbara , Lubbock Annina
Published: March 2024

The still culturally widespread belief that girls and women possess an innate ‘maternal instinct’ is often a source of stress and unhappiness when new mothers struggle in caring - and even feeling love - for their newborn, as they experience the burden of social expectations that they should immediately be competent and loving. There is no evidence - either from neuroscience or ethnography and anthropology - that girls and women are ‘naturally predisposed’, differently from men, to care for and love their child. When mothers and fathers (biological or not) spend the same time in caring for and bonding with their child they develop equal competence in care. It is important to support new parents and provide an environment in which they can develop as co-parents and gain confidence in their parenting skills.
Quando meno te lo aspetti: la cardiopatia aritmogena del ventricolo destro
Authors: Perciasepe Lavinia , Cozzolino Chiara , Grande Elisabetta , Bertacca Luca , Falorni Susanna , Grosso Salvatore
Published: March 2024

The authors describe the case of a 15-year-old boy who presented with a syncopal episode at rest eventually diagnosed as arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
With microbes
Authors: Suboticki Ivana
Published: March 2024

With Microbes offers an analysis of the multiple, complex and dynamic relationships between humans and microbes and their entanglement in everyday life. Microbes have gained much attention from scientists, in popular culture, and by various actors looking to economize and regulate microbes, discussing questions such as the relationship  between gut microbes and brain activity, the best ways to nurture kombuchas and sourdough starters, or use and understanding of microbes as medicine. I was intrigued to read the book both due to my own interest in nurturing a good microbiome and wanting to review how one can approach the subject through an  innovative science and  technology studies (STS) approach.
Enlightenment Rhetoric Reconsidered: Hume’s Discursive Transcendence in “Of Eloquence”
Authors: Morales Alexander W.
Published: March 2024

The phrase “Enlightenment rhetoric” typically denotes discourses bent on rejecting classical oratorical styles in favor of purportedly scientific ones. Likewise, scholars often associate Enlightenment rhetorical styles with the scientific epistemologies that emerged in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This article reconsiders Enlightenment rhetoric by analyzing David Hume’s 1742 essay “Of Eloquence.” More specifically, the article argues that the Scottish Enlightenment context necessitated a rhetoric that compensated for the discursive limitations of new scientific worldviews. In so doing, the article argues that Hume verbalizes the transcendent dimension of classical eloquence in ways commensurate with the emphasis on perspicuity emerging in English culture, a rhetorical maneuver that the author calls discursive transcendence. Hume’s “Of Eloquence” thus serves as a case study demonstrating how an Enlightenment writer advanced a rhetoric that both rejects and pulls from prior rhetorical traditions, constituting a new understanding of Enlightenment rhetoric.
Kairosand Crisis: Responsibility and Time in Benjamin, Heidegger, and Tillich
Authors: Murchadha Felix Ó
Published: March 2024

The sense of kairos is of time as having an event-like character. Fundamental here is a split between quantitative time and a qualitatively distinct moment. The decisive moment connects the kairological to crisis. By exploring the accounts of kairos in three contemporaries responding to the sense of crisis in 1920s Germany—Benjamin, Heidegger, and Tillich—this article shows the manner in action in the kairos can be understood as both responsive and non-opportunist. Themes such as the “tiger leap” (Benjamin), the “moment of vision” (Heidegger), and the “shuddering” of time (Tillich) are analyzed to demonstrate how these accounts taken in dialogue with one another give an understanding of kairos, as a displacement and disruption of time as chronos and not simply as an interruption in chronological time. Such a disruption of chronological time is a necessary condition for responsible action, giving a measure also for the present.
On Anti-Violence
Authors: Izaguirre José G.
Published: March 2024

This article explores the relationship between rhetoric and violence by running this pairing through a corresponding couplet: rhetoric and race. Arguing for a common substrate between these two pairs of terms—coloniality—this article proposes that rhetorics of “nonviolence” are better understood as rhetorics of anti-violence.
Design and Implementation of a Secured, Real-Time Internet-based Voting System
Authors: Nghidinwa Raban , Abolarinwa Joshua A.
Published: March 2024

The Internet of Voting system presented in this paper represents a modern solution to the challenges faced by the traditional electoral processes. In an era characterized by technological advancements, this system harnesses digital innovation to enhance the efficiency, security, and accessibility of elections. Evolving from a rich history of voting systems, this digital platform integrates several influential works and leverages cutting-edge technology to create a user-friendly interface with robust security measures. The system addresses critical issues that have plagued traditional paper and electronic ballots, such as voter confusion and fraud, by implementing stringent encryption techniques, password renewal mechanisms, and real-time prevention of duplicated votes. It enables the elimination of multiple registrations, streamlining the voter registration process. Online voting systems have gained prominence as a means of conducting elections efficiently, reducing logistical challenges, and increasing voter accessibility. The system offers three distinct categories for voting: Regional Elections, Local Elections, and Presidential Elections, each with its own set of independent candidates.
Performance Comparison of LMS and RLS Algorithms for Ambient Noise Attenuation
Authors: Chiheb Amira , Khelladi Hassina
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study is to implement two different types of adaptive algorithms for the noise cancellation. The study explores the well-known least mean squares (LMS) adaptive algorithm, which is based on stochastic gradient descent approach, and its performances in terms of noise attenuation level and swiftness in active noise control (ANC). Another algorithm is considered in this investigation based upon the use of the least squares estimation (LSE), commonly named, the recursive least squares algorithm (RLS), and will be compared to the LMS. In order to evaluate the potential of each one, a few simulations are achieved. The numerical experiments are performed by using several real recordings of different environment noises tested on the two proposed adaptive algorithms. A comparison is emphasized regarding noise suppression ability and convergence speed, by implementing both adaptive algorithms on the same noise sources. From this numerical study, the RLS algorithm reveals a faster convergence speed and better control performances than the LMS algorithm.
Rezension von: Hehl, Erhard ; Schukraft, Harald, Renaissance in Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Hehl Erhard , Schukraft Harald
Published: March 2024

Erhard Hehl und Harald Schukraft: Renaissance in Baden-Württemberg. Perspektiven einer Baukunst. DRW-Verlag Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1996. 176 Seiten mit 222 Farbfotos und 27 doppelseitigen Luftbildern. Gebunden DM 88,-
Rezension von: Benz, Lina, Eduard Süskind (1807-1874), Pfarrer, Volksmann, Visionär
Authors: Frasch Werner , Benz Lina
Published: March 2024

Lina Benz: Eduard Süskind (1807-1874), Pfarrer, Volksmann, Visionär. Peter Lang, Europäischer Verlag der Wissenschaften Frankfurt a.M. 1995. 826 Seiten. Gebunden DM 178,-
Rezension von: Biastoch, Martin, Tübinger Studenten im Kaiserreich
Authors: Setzler Wilfried , Biastoch Martin
Published: March 2024

Martin Biastoch: Tübinger Studenten im Kaiserreich. Eine sozialgeschichtliche Untersuchung. (CONTUBERNIUM Tübinger Beiträge zur Universitäts- und Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Band 44). Jan Thorbecke Verlag Sigmaringen 1995. 284 Seiten mit 2 Stadtplänen. Leinen DM 96,-
Rezension von: Schwäbischer Heimatkalender 1997
Authors: Wrobbel Sibylle , Napf Karl
Published: March 2024

Schwäbischer Heimatkalender 1997. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Schwäbischen Albverein und dem Schwäbischen Heimatbund herausgegeben von Karl Napf. 108. Jahrgang. W. Kohlhammer Verlag Stuttgart 1996. 128 Seiten mit zahlreichen, teils farbigen Abbildungen. Broschiert DM 14,50