bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Cultural Elevation of Women in the Thought and Reception of Josefa Amar Y Borbón
Authors: Simón Carlos Sanz , Zamora Sara Ramos
Published: December 2023

The advent of the Enlightenment and the cultural shift from the France of the Bourbons resulted in significant changes for Spanish women. The changes in their ways of life turned Enlightenment women into subjects who were conscious of the new ideas and of their own capacities, which they asserted in various spaces. This study centres on Josefa Amar y Borbón, a highly educated woman and a pioneer in joining cultural societies, who created a body of work related to the education and worth of women. Based on the historical-educational method, we analyse its impact and reception in the Spanish press from the end of the 18th century to the first third of the 20th century. We point to Josefa Amar y Borbón’s qualities as a translator and to the vindication of her figure as a feminist in Spain, starting in the mid-19th century.
Chronic pain, a narrative review for the internist in 2024
Authors: Sovaila Silvia , Purcarea Adrian , Neculau Andrea
Published: December 2023

Chronic pain is a complex and pervasive condition that profoundly affects individuals physically, emotionally, and socially. This narrative review aims to provide internists and healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of chronic pain, its various types, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, evaluation tools, and the burden it imposes on patients. We discuss the importance of recognizing chronic pain as a legitimate condition and the need for a compassionate, individualized approach to management. The review highlights the role of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in treating chronic pain, emphasizing the value of reducing pain, improving function, enhancing quality of life, and minimizing medication dependence. Additionally, we touch upon the promising future of pain treatment, including advancements in technology and personalized medicine. While not a comprehensive systematic review, this article serves as a valuable resource for healthcare providers seeking to understand, manage, and treat chronic pain effectively in their daily practice.
Extraction of Apple Pomace Using Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Authors: Luksta Ilze , Mika Taras , Spalvins Kriss
Published: December 2023

Apple pomace, a by-product of apple juice and cider production, is a sustainable raw material from which valuable products such as nutritional supplements and pectin can be obtained. It contains significant amounts of antioxidant compounds that have been linked to several health benefits. Both traditional and new technologies can be used to extract valuable components from apple pomace, with an emphasis on new and environmentally friendly methods. One such technique is the use of supercritical CO2 extraction. This method is considered environmentally friendly and can be used to extract valuable compounds such as antioxidants and pectin from apple pomace. This article examines the extraction parameters of apple pomace and analyzes the valuable substances in the extract samples. Apple pomace is a promising source of carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and other compounds with a vast range of food applications.
Application of humic acid supplemented with micronutrient increase rice production
Authors: Siregar Valdi Muhamad Rafiansyah , Soekarno Mismana Putra  , Muhammad Abdul Aziz  , Hana Fadila  , Poppy Arisandy  , Sri Wahyuni  , Priyono  , Insyiah Meida Luktyansyah  , Sulastri  , Rizky Nugraha  , Mira Maulidina  , Siswanto
Published: December 2023

Fertilizer is one of the crucial inputs to maximize nutrients needed by plants, especially rice. However, insufficient ameliorant application may affect the fertilizers' effectiveness. Humic acid is believed as one of the ameliorants to improve soil conditions resulting in higher nutrient availability. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of combining humic acid and micronutrients on growth, production, and nutrient contents in rice. Three treatments were applied, i.e., control (without humic acid), humic acid, and humic acid + micronutrients. The result showed that both humic acid treatments produced the highest number of tillers, humic acid application solely stimulated the highest root length, and humic acid + micronutrients stimulated the highest plant height, and fresh and dry biomass weight. Grain weight was not affected by treatments, but humic acid + micronutrients gave a higher weight of milled grain and number of filled grains. Humic acid application solely resulted in plant biomass and grains having higher N, P, and K contents. Overall, the application of humic acid + micronutrients is recommended to increase rice production.

Keywords: ameliorant; fertilizer; nutrient availability; nutrient uptake
Evaluación de la respuesta hidrológica a cambios de precipitación y temperatura en el altiplano peruano
Authors:   Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agrícola, Puno, Perú, Laqui Wilber , Zubieta Ricardo ,   Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP), Subdirección de Ciencias de la Atmósfera e Hidrósfera (SCAH), Lima, Perú, Laqui-Vilca Yony ,   Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agrícola, Puno, Perú, Alfaro Roberto ,   Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agrícola, Puno, Perú, Laqui-Vilca César ,   Universidad Nacional del Altiplano de Puno, Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Puno, Perú, Aragón Luis ,   Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Programa de Doctorado en Recursos Hídricos, Lima, Perú
Published: December 2023

Las cuencas de montaña son consideradas como los sistemas hidrológicos de mayor afectación por el cambio climático, estimándose impactos significativos en los recursos hídricos y las demandas de agua. Este estudio evalúa la respuesta hidrológica de una cuenca del altiplano peruano frente a cambios de los patrones de precipitación y temperatura. El conocer con anticipación el efecto del cambio climático sobre la oferta hídrica toma relevante importancia para la toma de decisiones en la planificación a corto, mediano y largo plazos del uso del agua y la gestión de los recursos hídricos. A partir de la implementación del Modelo Integrado de Cambio Climático y Recursos Hídricos (HydroBID) se evaluaron 30 escenarios climáticos que consideraron cambios en la precipitación entre -20 y +20 %, temperatura entre 0 y 6 °C, y combinaciones de éstos formulados según las proyecciones para el área de estudio disponibles en la literatura. Los resultados mostraron que por cada 10 % de incremento de la precipitación se produjo un aumento promedio de 23.4 % en el caudal; mientras que por cada 10 % de disminución de la precipitación se generó una reducción promedio del caudal de 16 %. Asimismo, se evidenció que por cada 1 °C de subida de la temperatura se generó en promedio un 5 % de reducción del caudal. Se determinó que la variación de las tasas de precipitación, temperatura y su interacción entre ellas generarían cambios en los caudales futuros, mostrando efectos en la variación temporal y espacial de la cuenca.
Regional Flood Frequency Analysis in the Doce River Basin and Coastal Regions in Espírito Santo State, Brazil – Evaluation of the Performance of L-Moments Approach
Authors: Faria Breno Nascimento , Mendonça Antônio Sergio Ferreira , Reis José Antonio Tosta
Published: December 2023

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the Index-Flood methods using L-Moments when analyzing the regional flood frequency.
 
Theoretical benchmark: The maximum stream flows estimation is relevant for projects and reduction of flood impacts. However, hydrologic regionalization methods are usually employed due to the absence of maximum stream flow data. In this context, it is relevant to understand the methods performance of regional analysis available.
 
Method: Regional flood frequency analisys in the Doce River basin and in basins located predominantly in the state of Espírito Santo by the Index-Flood methods, using L-Moments, direct multiple regression and Dimensionless Curve.
 
Results and conclusion: The Index-Flood method using L-Moments presented better results than the other methods of regionalization evaluated. Changes in stream flow series and configuration of homogeneous regions did not alter significantly the results obtained with the Index-Flood method using L-Moments.
 
Implications of research: Improvement of the process of regional analysis of flood frequency.
 
Originality/value: Consistent analysis of the frequency of occurrence of floods, a recurrent socio-environmental problem aggravated in the context of climate change, constitutes a relevant advance for the management of water resources and has the potential to assist in the establishment of public policies aimed at territorial planning.
Nüks ve hastalığın etiyolojisini daha iyi anlamak için; üretra darlığının histopatolojik özellikleri
Authors: Sarı Hilmi , Karakoyunlu Ahmet Nihat , Ekenci Berk Yasin , Kokurcan Alihan , Yılmazer Demet , Yalçınkaya Fatih
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of pathological features of urethral strictures on the success of the operation and whether specific histological parameters are effective on disease recurrence. MATERIAL and METHODS: Forty-four patients who were operated for urethral stricture between 2016 and 2021 and whose urethral specimens were sent for pathological examination were included in the study. The results were reviewed by a blind specialist pathologist who did not have patient/urethral stricture knowledge. Age, etiology, pathology results, hystopathological features (hyperkeratinization, squamous metaplasia, ulceration, epithelial thickening, inflammation severity, inflammation type, bleeding, vascularization, collagenization) and operation success were examined. Histological scoring system was used for histological parameters. Different results between groups were analyzed statistically. Statistical significance was determined as p <0.05. RESULTS: A type of inflammation with weak inflammatory response and lymphocyte dominance was seen in patients who underwent direct vision optic urethrotomy (DVIU) before the operation (p=0.010). Inflammation type dominated by lymphocyte cells was found in unsuccessful operations (p=0.020). When the results were examined, no correlation was found between operation success and hyperkeratinization, squamous metaplasia, ulceration, epithelial thickening, bleeding, vascularization or collagenization. CONCLUSION: Performing DVIU before urethroplasty had a negative effect on the inflammatory response and carried the pathophysiology of stricture to a chronic process. We detected an inflammation type with lymphocyte dominance in the specimens of unsuccessful operations. Keywords: histopathology, urethral stricture, urethroplasty
Spatial Evaluation of Land and Soil Properties with Geography Information Systems (GIS): The Case Study from Meriç District of Thrace Region in Türkiye
Authors: Bağdatlı Muhammed Cüneyt
Published: December 2023

This research was carried out within the scope of spatial evaluation of the land and soil properties of Edirne-Meriç district, located in the Thrace region (Türkiye) by using GIS. Arc GIS 10.3.1 software was used in the classification of soil and land features. Digital soil maps (1/25.000 scale) were used to determine soil and land properties. Alos Palsar (12.5m) satellite images were used to determine land elevation and aspect distributions. As a result of the research, it was seen that the soil class with the largest area in terms of large soil groups in Meriç district is lime-free brown forest soils (261.2 km2). III. It was determined that class lands (153.7 km2) cover the largest area. In general, it was observed that the soil depth was greater than 150 cm (261.9 km2). It was determined that 23.3 km2 of the Meriç district lands were exposed to severe water erosion. It was determined that the study area consists of lands with a steep slope of 12-20% (126.7 km2). It has been observed that the height distribution of Meriç district lands varies between 4.7-120.5 m. It was defined that the majority of the lands were in the southwestern direction group. It is thought that the soil and land information database created as a result of the research will make significant contributions to researchers and the public, institutions and organizations.
South Africa’s Municipal Financial Management Patterns from 2016 – 2021
Authors: BELL Brad , GOVENDER Daniel
Published: December 2023

This paper begins by critically interrogating both the establishment phase (1995 – 2006) and the decline phase (2006 – 2016) of the post-apartheid system of modern local government in South Africa. This study then investigates whether a combination of social, political and legal changes that occurred around 2018 were sufficient to influence the performance of the Fourth Local Government Administration (2016 – 2021) in terms of its pattern of financial management and service delivery over its five-year term of office. This is done to determine if the Fourth Administration continued, arrested, or turned around the decline phase of local government.Following a quantitative approach, this study aggregates secondary data from a series of reports from the Auditor-General of South Africa relating to two indicators, namely audit outcomes and patterns of unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure, as well as year-end budget deficits, for approximately 300 municipalities and municipal entities over the full five-year period of the Fourth Local Government Administration’s term of office. Analysis of this data using Pearson’s chi-squared statistic together with Cramer’s V, shows no significant changes in either indicator over these five years. Noting that this is neither a decline nor improvement, the role of the Fourth Local Government Administration as a slow turning point is discussed, together with recommendations for the new Fifth Local Government Administration.
Numerical Investigation of Optical Properties in Carbon Tetrachloride-Filled Photonic Crystal Fibers
Authors: Thuy Nguyen Thi , Thi Oanh Nguyen
Published: December 2023

In this work, we design circular lattice photonic crystal fibers using Lumerical Mode Solution software, its hollow core filled with carbon tetrachloride. Optical properties including effective refractive index, chromatic dispersion, nonlinearity, and fiber loss were investigated numerically in detail based on solving Maxwell's wave equations. The small effective mode areas of only a few µm2, and confinement loss as low as 14.799 dB/m at specific pump wavelengths were obtained. It was found that near-zero ultra-flattened chromatic dispersion with fluctuations of ±0.44 ps/nm.km spans from 1300 to 1830 nm. Three photonic crystal fibers with optimal structure and features were suggested for broadband supercontinuum generation orientation.
Model Predictive Control Design for Electric Vehicle Based on Improved Physics-Inspired Optimization Algorithms
Authors: Alkreem M. S. , Abbas N. H.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: This paper introduces the mathematical model of the leader-follower electric vehicle (EV). Consequently, the system was analyzed to obtain stability and performance. Model Predictive Control (MPC) is also proposed to fix the EV system issues. Moreover, two optimization algorithms are applied to optimize the performance of the MPC: electrically charged particle optimization (ECPO) and improved chaotic electromagnetic field optimization (ICEFO). The MPC scheme is based on the Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACCS), applied to two vehicles: the leader and follower. In this context, the simulation results of both optimization methods with the MPC scheme are presented in the result section. Finally, a comparison is made to show the proposed controller’s effectiveness with the improved optimization algorithms. Also, the ACC electric vehicle tracking system was achieved at 98% with the reference input.
Evaluation of the functioning of wire-less fire detection systems at industrial facilities
Authors:   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Ivannikov Andrey Pavlovich , Mineev Evgeniy Nikolaevich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Beresnev Denis Sergeevich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Nguyen Le Duy ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Wireless fire detection systems are the most effective means of protecting industrial facilities. However, a comprehensive assessment of their work is needed. The variety of wireless systems with different functions and parameters determines the need for scientifically based methods for assessing the functioning of these systems at industrial facilities. The objective of the study. Evaluation of the effectiveness of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities. Experimental studies on the stable operation of a wireless fire detection system at industrial facilities. Methods. Analysis of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities. Evaluation of the reliability of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities based on mathematical models and experiments. Investigation of possible results of verification of the detection of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities. Results and discussion. As a result of the study, factors affecting the efficiency of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities were identified. Experimental studies were carried out on the stable operation of wireless fire detection systems at industrial facilities, which showed that the presence of electromagnetic interference at the surveyed substation has little effect on the functioning of wireless fire detection systems while providing the required (third) the degree of rigidity of the equipment to the effects of electromagnetic interference at a radio signal frequency of 434 MHz from the fire detector to the control panel. Conclusions. A comprehensive assessment of the operation of a wireless fire detection system in industrial facilities is an important aspect of safety. In order for the system to be able to effectively provide security, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their work, taking into account the many factors that affect their work and work. The introduction of a wireless fire detection system into the decision support model for fire safety will allow for more rapid and objectively respond to the threat of fire and eliminate the spread of fire in a timely manner. Keywords: wireless fire detection systems; fire protection; industrial facility; reliability; response time; electromagnetic interference.
Features of application of industrial water of oil and gas complex enterprises for obtaining fire-fighting foams
Authors:   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Bituev Rashid Borisovich , Makarov Sergey Aleksandrovich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Degtyarev Sergey Viktorovich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Andreev Alexander Petrovich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Makarova Anna Vasilʹyevna ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: December 2023

Introduction. One of the distinctive features of fires at oil and gas facilities is the need for constant replenishment of the water supply used by fire departments in the shortest possible time. There is a need for the use of industrial waters in the organization of extinguishing fires of oil and petroleum products. In this paper discusses the features of the usage of industrial waters to obtain premixes of foaming agents used for foam fire extinguishing. For this purpose, an assessment of the technical indicators of the quality of working solutions of foaming agents was carried out using models of drinking, circulating and seawater. Goals and objectives. Conducting research on the foaming ability of standard foaming agents with water, in its composition as close as possible to the requirements of regulatory documents to recycled industrial water. Methods. The following laboratory methods were used in the work: volumetric analysis, complexometric titration, tensiometry, standard methods of testing foaming agents to assess their quality. Results and discussion. The total salinity in waters of various types increases in the range from drinking to sea water. Recycled water at the maximum values of salt additives occupies an average intermediate value, including in terms of water hardness, which gave a difference in foaming characteristics. The difference between the hardness of drinking and model circulating water is significant, which affects the foaming due to the flow of ionic processes in such systems and probably leads to a decrease in expansion factor of the resulting air-mechanical foam. The possibility of using industrial waters to produce firefighting foams has been experimentally confirmed. A model of recycled industrial water has been developed, which made it possible to evaluate the extinguishing efficiency of foam obtained on its basis in laboratory conditions. Conclusion. A comprehensive analysis of the obtained data shows that foaming agents, application field of which does not imply the use of sea water, can be used to prepare premixes in ordinary drinking water, as well as in recycled water used in the technological cycles of industrial enterprises, which in some cases simplifies the practical issues of obtaining fire-fighting foams for extinguishing fires. Keywords: foaming agents; recycled industrial water; water hardness; air-mechanical foam.
Planning the activities of operational fire departments based on indicators of water consumption for extinguishing fires
Authors:   All-Russian Research Institute of Fire Protection of EMERCOM of Russia, Vlasov Konstantin Sergeevich
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Throughout the entire time a person uses fire in everyday life and at work, water continues to be the main extinguishing agent. Because it is the most accessible and universal resource. At the current level of technological development, it is still impossible to completely replace water with another more effective and affordable means. At the same time, with the growth of the technological level in the social and industrial spheres, the complexity of fires increases, for extinguishing which means of the appropriate level, including water, are required. The tasks of the research are to develop a universal calculation method for determining the water consumption for extinguishing each fire separately according to information from the Federal Database on Fires registered in the Russian Federation. Methods. Big Data technologies based on the methods of mathematical statistics of the Panda and NumPy software modules of the high-level programming language Python 3 are applied. Scientific significance. The documents regulating the activities of fire and rescue units currently apply a universal approach that is uniform for everyone, regardless of socio-economic, climatic and other conditions of activity. Using the example of water consumption standards for external fire extinguishing, the article offers a scientific analysis of the prerequisites for the development of a differentiated approach, taking into account existing developments in regional studies, climatology and other scientific disciplines Results and discussion. The fire registration cards contain information that allows you to determine the types and number of devices for supplying fire extinguishing agents to the fire hearth (fire nozzles). The reference literature provides tactical characteristics of fire nozzles. In addition, the physico-chemical foundations of the development and extinguishing of fires are known, namely the effect of water jets on the fire zone. Previously published scientific articles provide a sufficient number of descriptions of methods for determining water consumption for extinguishing fires. Generalization of the accumulated experience allows us to derive a calculation formula for determining water consumption by fire and rescue units for extinguishing fires. Conclusions. The analysis of the results of the effectiveness of the functioning of the fire and rescue battalion and fire and rescue units can be carried out on the basis of calculation methods. As one of the main methods, it is proposed to use the calculation of the water consumption indicator for fire extinguishing. Keywords: water consumption; operational activities; time of employment; mobile fire and rescue equipment; fire extinguishing agent supply devices; fire nozzle.
On the organization of activities of the fire department in Vietnam
Authors:   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Fogilev Ivan Sergeevich , Tran Duc Trung ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Androsenko Sergey Gennadyevich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Sokovnin Artem Igorevich ,   Academy of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia
Published: December 2023

Introduction. Natural disasters, tsunamis, floods, forest fires are a pressing problem both for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as Vietnam) and for a number of other countries and regions. When destructive events occur, Vietnamese firefighters coordinate with police and rescue workers to search for victims and conduct searches for missing persons. To maintain skills in working in emergency situations and improve their professional level, firefighters and rescuers on an ongoing basis conduct various classes, exercises, demonstrations to practice actions in emergency situations, and maintain fire trucks, water transport and fire-fighting equipment in good condition. Young personnel are being trained in the field of fire and rescue. The information presented in the article can be used both in the educational process and for scientific purposes when conducting research in the field of technospheric safety. The publication examines the main aspects of the organization of fire protection and emergency rescue services in Vietnam; organizational structure for managing fire and emergency services of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam; basic laws regulating fire safety issues; management, financial and technical support mechanisms; issues of personnel training for fire departments and mechanisms for monitoring emergency situations. A review of the regulatory framework was carried out. The purpose of the study is to study the main aspects of organizing the activities of fire and rescue services in Vietnam. Research methods. To obtain the results, general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge were used - analysis, generalization, analysis of empirical data, economic analysis, which were based on the general principles of the theory of analysis and systems analysis. Research results. An analysis of the activities of the fire department and emergency rescue service of Vietnam was carried out, taking into account their further development in the near future. Conclusion. The data obtained during the study of activities in the field of fire safety in Vietnam will form the basis of scientific work dedicated to supporting the management of small fire departments in Vietnam, as well as in the review scientific and auxiliary bibliographic manual "Firefighting in Europe and on other continents". Keywords: Vietnam; fire protection; legislation; technical equipment; financial support; personnel training; fire and rescue units.
Role of imaging in atypical infantile lipofibromatosis
Authors: Matish Mrinal , Kumar Prem , Bhartiya Rahul , Jana Sourav
Published: December 2023

Lipofibromatosis is an extremely rare, hamartomatous soft-tissue tumor seen almost exclusively in the pediatric age group. They are typically found in the extremities. Varied clinical presentations and lack of specificity in imaging findings often create a diagnostic dilemma. A systematic approach with emphasis on tumor composition is needed to arrive at a correct diagnosis. We report an unusual case of a giant lipofibromatosis that presented as a painless progressive back swelling in a 10-month-old male infant.
“Не Harms, Enriches, Appeases…”: The Spirit Buchyra in the Mythological Understanding of the Udmurts
Authors: Анисимов Н.В.
Published: December 2023

Исследование посвящено рассмотрению малоизученного персонажа удмуртской мифологии — бучыра, получившего в народной терминологии различные локальные варианты названия. Демонологический персонаж тюркского происхождения в некоторых локальных традициях имеет однозначно положительную оценку, в других — характеризуется амбивалентно: в одном случае обогащает, помогает и/или сексуально удовлетворяет своего хозяина, в другом — привносит беспокойство, совершает сексуальное насилие, провоцирует физические и психические болезни. Бучыра может принимать самые различные формы: антропоморфную, зооморфную, «нулевоморфную». Исходя из имеющихся материалов, можно выделить три основных признака, определяющих его природу: черты домашнего духа-обогатителя, черты духа-любовника, черты духа болезни. Все они могут уживаться в семантике одного образа или быть редуцированными. Анализ современного бытования народных представлений о духе бучыра выполнен на основе имеющейся литературы, однако основной базой послужили полевые материалы автора, собранные в экспедициях к локальным группам удмуртов, преимущественно закамским. Сбор материала велся также посредством интернет-ресурсов «ВКонтакте», Facebook, «Одноклассники», а также приложения-мессенджера WhatsApp. Главным источником, позволяющим реконструировать народные представления, послужили мифологические рассказы, былички о духе бучыра. В статье в научный оборот впервые вводится ранее не опубликованный корпус новых текстов и терминов об этом персонаже.

This article is devoted to a little-studied character from Udmurt mythology — the buchyra, a name that has local variants in folk terminology. A demonological character of Turkic origin, in some local traditions the buchyra is an unambiguously positive persona, in others more ambivalent; in one case it enriches, helps and/or sexually satisfies its master, in another it brings anxiety, commits sexual violence, and provokes physical and mental illness. Buchyra can take a variety of forms: anthropomorphic, zoomorphic, “zero-morphic.” Based on the available materials, it is possible to distinguish three main signs that determine its nature: traits of а home spirit-enricher, traits of а spirit-lover, and traits of а spirit of illness. All of them may coexist in the semantics of one image or may be diminished. This analysis of the modern existence of folk ideas about the spirit of buchyra was carried out both on the basis of the available literature and on the author’s field materials collected in expeditions to local Udmurt groups, mainly the Eastern Udmurt. The collection of material was also carried out through the Internet resources VKontakte, Facebook, Odnoklassniki, as well as the WhatsApp messenger application. The main kind of text hat allows reconstructing folk beliefs are mythological stories about the spirit of the buchyra. This article introduces a previously unpublished corpus of new texts into scholarly circulation and offers terms describing this character for the first time.
Strong Aggregate Emission of Perylene Diimide in Solid State Enabled by Polymerization-Mediated Charge Transfer
Authors: Ye Suiying , Füglistaller Désirée , Tian Tian , Manian Anjay , Kumar Sudhir , Nardo Celine , Christofferson Andrew J. , Russo Salvy P. , Shih Chih-Jen , Leroux Jean-Christophe , Bao Yinyin
Published: December 2023

The molecular engineering of fluorescent organic/polymeric materials, specifically those emitting in the deep red to near-infrared spectrum, is vital for advancements in optoelectronics and biomedicine. Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide (PDI), a well-known fluorescent scaffold, offers high thermal and photophysical stability but suffers from fluorescence quenching in solid or aggregate states due to intense π-π interactions. To mitigate this, simple and versatile methods for strong PDI aggregate emission without extensive synthetic demands or adverse effects on photophysical properties are highly desirable but still lacking. In this study, we report a straightforward strategy to enhance the solid-state emission of PDI by introducing through-space charge transfer (TSCT) via controlled radical polymerization, which can efficiently distort the typical face-to-face PDI stacking, enabling greatly enhanced deep red emission. This is achieved by growing electron-donating star-shape styrenic (co)polymers from a multidirectional electron-accepting PDI initiator. A photoluminescent quantum yield of up to 45% in solid films was realized, at emissions wavelengths ranging from 625 to 655 nm (1.89–1.98 eV). The incorporation of polycyclic aromatic monomers further shifted the emission into the near-infrared region, albeit with a reduced intensity. Overall, the emission of the PDI-based TSCT polymers can be systematically manipulated by leveraging the balance between PDI stacking and the TSCT degree, as confirmed by both experimental study and theoretical calculations. Our approach circumvents complex synthetic procedures, offering highly emissive materials with large Stokes shifts and showing broad potential for optoelectronic technology.
THE INFLUENCE OF MORALITY, INTERNAL CONTROL ON FRAUD OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
Authors: Faisal Yusuf , Sari Egi Gumala , Sipahutar Jessica Sweetly Angelia , Melindawati Retno
Published: December 2023

Financial statement fraud can occur in companies, involving management in the form of misstatements in financial statements. This condition if left unchecked will be detrimental to investors and creditors. This study aims to determine the effect of morality, internal control on financial statement fraud at PT ABC and PT XYZ. This type of research is quantitative research using primary data distributed through questionnaires. Sampling was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The sample consists of 31 respondents. Respondents work in the finance department at PT ABC and PT XYZ. The research was conducted in 2022. The questionnaire was processed using the SPSS version 25 program. The analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression, after previously testing the validity and reliability. The results of the study show that morality has a negative and significant effect on fraudulent financial reporting at PT ABC and PT XYZ companies, as well as internal control has a negative and significant effect on financial reporting failure at PT ABC and PT XYZ companies. This research is expected to provide input for companies in controlling fraudulent financial statements by taking into account these factors.
Seguridad y salud en el trabajo en la industria de la construcción: importancia de la prevención y la concientización
Authors: Saavedra Tirado1 Josías Idelso
Published: December 2023

Implementar un Sistema de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo es muy importante en la industria de la construcción, debido a que es el sector donde se presenta muchos riesgos y peligros, de llegar a sufrir accidentes y en casos mayores, la muerte. Atendiendo la necesidad, el presente artículo buscó identificar la utilidad e importancia de la implementación de un sistema de seguridad y salud ocupacional, asimismo, recopilar información e incrementar el conocimiento y que pueda ser útil y ayudar a la orientación de futuras investigaciones. Como metodología se planteó la revisión y el análisis de 28 fuentes bibliográficas las cuales permitan la identificación de evidencias existentes de investigaciones relativas al tema abordado. La selección de fuentes bibliográficas se realizó en Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo. Entre los resultados obtenidos se encuentra, la cultura de seguridad laboral, el plan de seguridad, el riesgo laboral, así como la gestión y conciencia de seguridad. Concluyendo que la adecuada implementación de un sistema de seguridad y salud ocupacional permite la prevención de accidentes laborales y así evitar pérdidas económicas y sanciones a la empresa constructora responsable, por parte de las entidades encargadas de supervisar las condiciones de los trabajadores.
Uso de técnicas de 5S y modelo ABC para la Mejora en la Gestión de inventarios
Authors: Palomino Bellido Juan Diego , Vásquez Guevara Keivin Leonel
Published: December 2023

La investigación se centra en explorar el impacto de las metodologías ABC y las 5S en la gestión de inventarios, abordando un marco conceptual que destaca los problemas inherentes al proceso. El objetivo principal fue analizar los beneficios de implementar ABC y 5S, subrayando su importancia para las empresas. La pregunta de investigación se enfocó en identificar los principales beneficios de estas herramientas en la gestión de inventarios. En cuanto a la metodología, se empleó la metodología PRISMA para la revisión de literatura, identificando diversos artículos científicos relacionados con el tema. Se seleccionaron y analizaron cuidadosamente aquellos que contribuyeron de manera significativa el desarrollo del trabajo. Los resultados revelaron que la implementación del modelo ABC ofrece beneficios sustanciales, destacando la clasificación y priorización de inventarios para mejorar los niveles de existencias. Por otro lado, las 5S proporcionan beneficios focalizados en la reducción del tiempo de búsqueda de bienes y la minimización del riesgo de inventario obsoleto, promoviendo una mayor productividad. En conclusión, la aplicación de las metodologías ABC y 5S en la gestión de inventarios emerge como una estrategia efectiva, ofreciendo beneficios significativos para las empresas. La eficiente clasificación de inventarios y la optimización de procesos mediante las 5S contribuyen a mejorar la productividad y a mitigar riesgos asociados a la gestión de inventarios. Este estudio subraya la importancia de considerar estas metodologías como herramientas clave en la gestión empresarial orientada a la eficiencia y la optimización de recursos.
La capacitación en la optimización del tiempo para una adecuada atención al cliente en la entrega de mercancía en empresas del sector privado en Cali, Colombia
Authors: USS GESTOR , Biojo Castillo José Eduardo
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de este artículo de reflexión, fue  destacar la importancia de la capacitación del recurso humano dentro de la organización, en un tema muy importante como lo es la optimización del tiempo en la entrega de mercancías,  lo cual está encaminado a la satisfacción del cliente, lo que trae múltiples beneficios tanto a la empresa como al trabajador, tales como mejora de la productividad, buen ambiente laboral, reducción de costos, disminución de accidentes de trabajo; y proporciona un sentido de pertenencia, da autonomía y seguridad al empleado, por lo tanto  capacitar al recurso humano en la optimización del tiempo para brindar una adecuada atención al cliente en la entrega de mercancía en empresas del sector privado, ayuda a transmitir la información relacionada con las diferentes actividades de la empresa, además de que se adquiere conocimientos, desarrolla habilidades y actitudes del personal para así mejorar su desempeño en la organización y obtener satisfacción en el cliente. A través de una metodología de revisión documental, se encontraron diferentes textos en los cuales se localizan aspectos determinantes que contribuyen al buen servicio del cliente y por ende al éxito organizacional. Como conclusión se obtiene que, en un primer plano, toda empresa debe contar con personal altamente calificado, ya que sirve para que la empresa tenga una fuerza laboral preparada para afrontar los desafíos de la revolución industrial; por lo tanto, es muy beneficioso que una empresa cuente con un personal capacitado ya que la capacitación servirá para que todos los colaboradores cuenten con las competencias específicas y genéricas para poder desempeñarse eficientemente.
Evaluation of Domestic Solid Waste Management in Cai Rang District, Can Tho City, Vietnam
Authors: Dan Truong Hoang , Liem Le Tran Thanh , Lua Nguyen Thi Bich , Mi Le Thi Diem
Published: December 2023

The study was conducted to evaluate the management of domestic solid waste in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city. The study conducted sampling of domestic solid waste from 20 households in four wards Le Binh, Hung Phu, Ba Lang, and Tan Phu within 07 days from March 6 to 12, 2023. At the same time, three groups of subjects including 120 households, 3 Environmental Managers, and 3 employees of Urban Environment Joint Stock Company were interviewed to collect information. The result showed that the average domestic solid waste generation coefficient reached 0.28 kg/person/day, and the amount of domestic solid waste generated can reach about 11,027.3 tons by the end of 2023. Of which, up to 91% of the volume of domestic solid waste was recyclable, including 52% of biodegradable organic waste, and 39% of recyclable waste. As for domestic solid waste management, there was still a limitation in classifying waste at source, this rate only fluctuates between 43.4-86.7%. Besides, the rate of households registered for domestic solid waste collection service had a difference between urban and rural areas, fluctuating from 76.7-96.7%. After being collected, domestic solid waste was transported to the Can Tho household waste incineration plant (EB plant). Meanwhile, the remaining amount of domestic solid waste was treated using unsanitary landfill methods, and thrown into rivers, causing environmental pollution, and public health. Although propaganda activities related to domestic solid waste management were carried out in four wards in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city. However, the level of implementation of these activities was not regular. From that, the study identified a number of difficulties in domestic solid waste management, including solid waste that was not completely classified at source, and garbage collection services that were not organized throughout the area. The district lacked specialized waste collection vehicles after classification, and public propaganda, and education work were limited. This research will help local authorities come up with specific solutions to improve the quality of solid waste management in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city.
The Measurement of the Noise Level Based on Roads Classifications in Urban Area (Case Study: Harjamukti, Depok)
Authors: Hanaseta N. Evelyne , Febrina Laila
Published: December 2023

Harjamukti Village is located in Depok City which is a buffer zone for the capital city of DKI Jakarta, the rapidly growing housing sector shows that this location has an attractiveness. The next problem that arises is the potential for noise from vehicular traffic due to community mobility. Noise measurements carried out using SNI 8427: 2017 show the LSM value on each road: Tumaritis Road (68.87 dBA), Bungur Road (61.29 dBA), Putri Tunggal Road (73.67 dBA), Putri Tunggal District Road (65.7 dBA) and Sementara Road (61.29 dBA). This study was conducted to see the road class based on the noise and capacity parameters, so that from these two parameters, can we clearly show the road class being analyzed. The measurements were carried out for 24 hours using the standard SNI 8427: 2017. The quality standard for the residential area used was 55 Dba based on the Minister of Environment Decree No. 48 of 1996. The road capacity used is analyzed based on the number of vehicles and the class of each road. Based on the noise parameters (sig 0.006) and capacity (sig 0.000) so that from the noise parameter there is no significant difference in the 5 research locations, while the road capacity shows a significant difference from the 5 research locations. Prediction of road class cannot be determined from the noise value and road capacity, because the noise obtained needs to be analyzed for the types of activities around whether there is an influence from other activities that are also dominant, such as toll roads and road capacity, because there are local road classes whose capacity is not detected different from collector road class.
Thermal Performance Analysis of Liquid Cooling System in Lithium-ion Battery
Authors:   Student ME, (HPE), Mechanical Department, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Waghmare Ambadas , Karamkar Prof.Bhushan ,   Professor, Automobile Engineering Department, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Baipadithayabai Prof.Anantharama ,   Professor, Mechanical Department, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Chavan Dr.Ajay ,   Professor, Mechanical Department, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Published: December 2023

Electric vehicles (EV) have been rapidly developing and are becoming increasingly popular due to its zero emission, low operating cost and noise free. However, there are some factors that limit the development of electric vehicles, such as the thermal performance, cost, lifetime and safety of the battery. To address this difficulty integration of liquid cooling system is the promising solution. The battery cooling technologies like air cooling system, liquid cooling system, direct refrigerant cooling system, phase change material (PCM) cooling system are used in e-vehicle. In this research, the main goal is to better understand how to improve the consistent temperature distribution in battery packs. The study provides general strategies to reduce thermal unevenness or achieve almost no differences in temperature within lithium-ion battery modules. These modules are cooled using channelled liquid flow, where a liquid circulates through channels designed for thermal management. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategies, the research numerically analyzes two cases: one with multiple short channels and another with orderly magnified contact areas. Two of the methods demonstrate significant improvement in the overall thermal uniformity of the battery pack.(a) Shortening flow paths with multiple serpentine channels, and (b) enhancing contact areas between batteries and serpentine channels along the flow path in the stream wise direction, both show considerable promise in improving pack thermal uniformity.The study investigates the thermal effects of varying liquid flow rates in a computational fluid dynamics model for an 71 18,650 battery pack discharged at 5C. A three-dimensional model is built in ANSYS and the mesh is generated using Fluent Meshing. The maximum temperature differences observed across the battery module during a 5C discharge are 2.2 K for one strategy and 0.7 K for the other. This information highlights the effectiveness of the second strategy in achieving lower temperature variations, indicating better thermal uniformity during the discharge process compared to the first strategy.