bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Methods of Analysis and Visualization of Ethnocultural Data When Designing a Learning Resource
Authors: Kotsyuba Igor , Petrosyan Anna
Published: December 2024

The paper proposes a digital approach to analysing cultural data in the context of educational activities. Automation of data analysis allows supplementing research performed manually by scientists, especially in conditions of large samples. The area of its application, that is, cultural data analysis for educational purposes, contributes to preserving historical memory and simplifies the learning process in terms of knowledge presentation. The authors select digital copies of Armenian manuscripts as the data under study. The problem of direct recognition can be defined as cultural stratification based on ancient manuscripts in such areas as identification of various kinds of material and intangible culture, typology of people’s cultural activities (for instance, identification of various types of professional, religious, linguistic, regional culture or culture associated with historical stages of society development). The work considers text recognition and accuracy assessment, formulates hypotheses for analysis that allow studying aspects of historical sources. Based on these hypotheses, the authors make conclusions on linguistic and cultural segmentation and requirements for the ergonomic display of the cultural data analysis.
Assembling Subjects in Personalized Medicine: the Patient’s Reflexive-Existential Psychological Characteristics
Authors: Murashova Lada
Published: December 2024

In the context of active implementation of the concept and scientific-technological project of personalized medicine in domestic healthcare, one transforms the relationship between the doctor and the patient into an assembly of subjects understood as creating a generated holistic subject and as a way to solve the cognitive problem of managing the life quality by the patient’s “health” parameter. The article presents the results of a psychodiagnostic study (2022-2024) to assess the personal parameters of the neurological patients’ life quality by the “health” indicator (reflexivity, existential attitude, responsibility and leading life-meaning orientations). The paper presents a reflexive-existential model of managing the life quality by the patient’s “health” indicator in personalized medicine, aimed at the possibility of psychological identification of the patient’s important subjective qualities for implementing preventive and psychocorrectional measures to patients with chronic diseases.
Information and Psychological Security of the Individual: How Miša Stojadinović’s Research Destroys Neoliberal Myths
Authors: Milosevic Zoran , Lazarevic Dayana
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the scientific thought of Miša Stojadinović, Doctor of Sciences (Sociology) from Belgrade. It analyzes his scientific research on neoliberalism and the neoliberal world order, its shortcomings and the consequences they have had on the modern (Western) world. Contrary to Western propaganda, which views neoliberalism as a high social achievement, Dr. Stojadinović shows that this is the last level of capitalism, in which the rich become even richer and the poor become even poorer. The author also draws attention to the role of Russia in the modern era, analyzing Russia’s struggle for a multipolar world and creation of a more just New World Order in which people will live with dignity.
DESIGN AUTOMATION OF DISTRIBUTION POINTS OF URBAN POWER GRIDS
Authors: Onufrieva Tat'yana , Zadorkin Sergey , Borsuk Natal'ya
Published: December 2024

The article considers the development of a web application for designing power distribution points. This solution will reduce the cost of producing objects by simulating them in a virtual environment and, as a result, speed up the release of finished products to the market. Diagnostic maintenance of objects will allow timely avoidance of abnormal situations in the equipment operation. The main functional features of the developed web application for designing power distribution points are indicated: from receiving technical specifications, an object template to converting the initial data into the digital form in the format required by the customer, testing and identifying inaccuracies and errors in the design, issuing recommendations for correcting errors. Examples of implementing the development results are given. The proposed solution has a simple, intuitive interface and can be applicable as an opportunity to train personnel. One of the additional features is the joint use of the application with the geographic information system for managing power supply networks, developed by the Kaluga power grid company.
INVESTIGATING THE REMOVAL RATE OF PYROGENIC SiO2 BY PLASMA CHEMICAL ETCHING
Authors: Adamov Artem , Golovko Alina , Malakhanov Alexey , Vasil'eva Yuliya , Pavlov Alexey
Published: December 2024

The study is devoted to identifying factors affecting the removal rate (etching) of pyrogenic silicon oxide (SiO2) films. The authors select the main adjustable parameters of the reactive ion plasma-chemical etching setup as external factors affecting the removal rate of pyrogenic SiO2. During the study, the authors change etching time, power, chamber pressure, gas proportion in the gas mixture, gas flow while maintaining the pressure in the chamber, and the temperature of the intra-chamber table. The paper analyzes the results of each experiment, makes the necessary calculations, provides with the graphs that clearly explain the effect of a particular external factor or its change on the rate. An optimal set of parameters for reactive ion plasma etching of pyrogenic SiO2 films is determined empirically, which one can use in the process of reverse engineering of semiconductor device crystals and structures with such oxides. In this case, removing the pyrogenic oxide film does not affect the integrity of the studied semiconductor crystals or structures.
CONSEQUENCES OF AFFECTING SPACE NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS ON ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
Authors: Yagodkin A. , Antsiferova V. , Skvortsova Tatyana , Rytov Mikhail , Shkaberin Vitaliy
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes theoretical and practical aspects of affecting nuclear explosions conducted in outer space. The study begins with a review of historical experiments and continues with assessing the technological, physical, and environmental consequences of such explosions. The paper pays particular attention to the effects of electromagnetic pulses, changes in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere, and the potential impact on satellite systems and spacecraft. The limitations associated with using nuclear weapons in space and potential scenarios for employing such technologies in the future for national defence and protection are considered.
DEVELOPING A METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE INDUCTANCE AND CAPACITANCE OF CONDUCTIVE CORES OF POWER CABLES FOR RATED VOLTAGE OF UP TO 3 kV
Authors: Korovin Maksim , Soroka Dmitriy , Kulikov Mikhail
Published: December 2024

The authors develop a method for calculating the inductance and capacitance of conductive cores of power cables. The aim of the work is to carry out a method for calculating inductance and capacitance that would ensure optimal calculation accuracy together with the least labour costs. The main stages of developing a method for calculating inductance and capacitance for one-core, two-core, three-core, four-core and five-core structures of power cables for rated voltages of up to 3 kV are presented. The main difficulty in developing a mathematical model is calculating the average geometric distances between the centres of conductive cores; this problem is especially vital when determining the geometric parameters of sector-shaped conductive cores. Due to their geometric shape, sector-shaped conductive cores are difficult to describe using known mathematical relationships; therefore, a graphical method is applicable to determine the geometric parameters of sector-shaped cores. The authors construct the needed sectors in the KOMPAS-3D program, and measure the required parameters in it. The paper also analyzes the difference in inductance and capacitance values using the example of VVG cable with round and sector cores, constructs comparative graphs, and provides recommendations on the specifics of using the proposed calculation method.
Penggunaan Media Bola Plastik Terhadap Hasil Belajar Pasing Bawah Bola Voli Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar (Literatur Review)
Authors: Asmizal Andri , Walton Erick Prayogo , Naviri Sinta
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan jasmani memainkan peran krusial dalam pengembangan fisik, keterampilan motorik, dan sosial emosional siswa. Namun, banyak sekolah menghadapi keterbatasan dalam sarana prasarana PJOK yang memadai, sehingga menghambat proses pembelajaran. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, diperlukan modifikasi alat, salah satunya penggunaan bola plastik dalam pembelajaran bola voli. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh penggunaan bola plastik sebagai alat peraga terhadap hasil belajar passing bawah dalam permainan bola voli di kalangan siswa sekolah dasar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tinjauan literatur, di mana peneliti menganalisis 10 jurnal terkait yang relevan dengan topik. Data dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber akademik yang membahas penggunaan modifikasi alat dalam pembelajaran PJOK, khususnya bola voli. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di UPTD SD Negeri 8 Bakam, dengan fokus pada siswa yang terlibat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran bola voli menggunakan bola plastik. Hasil dari tinjauan literatur menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan bola plastik modifikasi memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap hasil belajar bola plastik, khususnya dalam keterampilan passing bawah. Dari analisis terhadap 10 jurnal, ditemukan bahwa Penerapan model pembelajaran menggunakan bola plastik dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam permainan bola voli, serta memberikan dampak positif terhadap motivasi dan kepercayaan diri mereka saat berlatih.
Análisis de los conjuntos líticos y los ambientes depositacionales de Tito del Valle
Authors: Hermo Darío , Mosquera Bruno , Pérez Alejo , Magnin Lucía , Miotti Laura
Published: December 2024

Tito del Valle, situated in the middle section of a network of ravines connecting areas with various extensively studied archaeological sites, is the focus of this study. The research integrates the analysis of artifact assemblages and geoarchaeology to understand the distribution, potential chronologies, and formation processes of the archaeological record at this surface site. The objectives include evaluating the technological assemblages and micro-scale environmental events at Tito del Valle and discussing its occupational history, linking this sector of the Blanco ravine basin with known cultural sequences in the area. Tito del Valle is a noteworthy case in regional archaeology, providing novel insights into the regional lithic resource base, depositional environments, and artifact assemblages in the middle basin of Blanco ravine. It is interpreted as a locus of diverse activities with a prolonged occupational sequence, likely representing a superposition of recurrent camps for rock and water procurement in a strategically located middle section of the ravines system connecting localities such as Piedra Museo and La Primavera with Los Toldos or Aguada del Cuero.
“Menguar no es mariconear”: ficciones y controversias en los Centro evangélicos de atención de consumos problemáticos en Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors: Algranti Joaquin
Published: December 2024

The article explores evangelical-Pentecostal therapy specialized in the treatment of addictions in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. To do this, it analyzes the fictional framework developed by leaders and the controversies that internally structure them. The research identifies three significant disputes: (a) The first one, tackle the relationship between the professional addiction ministry and the church of origin; (b) The second one, addresses the tension concerning psychology and spirituality approach as well as the technologies of the self performed by each of them and finally (c) the third one, recognizes the conflict among different sources of authority that strain the functioning of the Program. The conclusions, stress how the potentially contaminating figure of the individual under treatment is reclassified in moral terms. The work is based on a qualitative approach strategy that includes in-depth interviews, participant observation, a corpus of written and audiovisual documents and virtual ethnography on social networks.
Desigualdades, disputas ambientales y sanitarias en pueblos indígenas de América Latina
Authors: Castilla Malena , Hirsch Silvia , Schmidt Mariana
Published: December 2024

Este dossier reúne contribuciones que problematizan situaciones de deterioro ambiental e impactos del cambio climático en territorios indígenas, atendiendo a las problemáticas de salud en relación con las transformaciones ambientales y territoriales recientes, pero también con las injusticias ambientales y sociosanitarias de largo aliento. Fue nuestro interés propiciar el diálogo entre investigaciones que reflexionaran sobre las desigualdades ambientales y las respuestas elaboradas por parte de la población indígena, como así también respecto de las determinaciones sociales y políticas en el agravamiento de los procesos de salud-enfermedad-cuidado-muerte. Quienes revisen su contenido podrán encontrar que los artículos aquí publicados buscan atender, desde un enfoque interseccional, y basados en los debates de la ecología política y la epidemiología crítica, análisis que permiten entender la diferencial afectación que atraviesan las poblaciones indígenas, pero también las múltiples estrategias de resistencia y negociación que elaboran en contextos de desigualdad y vulneración.
Excavando el Museo Histórico Provincial de Rosario “Dr. Julio Marc” (Argentina): el caso de la colección arqueológica “Wagner”
Authors: Battaggia Fausto
Published: December 2024

In recent years, archaeology has transformed its traditional theoretical and methodological approaches. Journeys, excavations and the recovery of objects are no longer necessarily considered as structuring elements of the disciplinary work. We contribute to this disciplinary revision by presenting an archaeological excavation practice at the Museo Histórico Provincial de Rosario. Our case study was based on the “Wagner” archaeological collection, prepared by the French brothers Emilio Roger and Duncan Ladislao Wagner especially to be sent to Rosario. By understanding the museum as an archaeological site, we set ourselves the task of recontextualizing dispersed elements (pieces and documents), which contribute to the tasks of ordering and managing the collection. In this sense, the tasks carried out allowed us to specify the number of objects that make up the collection, to understand the diversity of sites from which they come, and to minimize the levels of dispersion, improving their handling and conservation conditions.
Arqueología pública y fútbol: el caso del Club Atlético Platense
Authors: Candela Gustavo , Zollo Ornella Raquel , Weissel Axel
Published: December 2024

This work intends to socialize the work carried out by Arqueoterra Ltda. a cultural and scientific work cooperative (registration number 54463), together with Club Atlético Platense in the year 2022. A little more than 50 years ago, under the de facto government of the military and dictator Alejandro Lanusse, the Club Atlético Platense was forced to move from the neighborhood of Saavedra in the City of Buenos Aires, a place where it lived for more than half a century and developed not only sports activities but also social events with the community. In 2017, the current authorities of the club presented a bill before the Buenos Aires Legislature with the intention of obtaining the concession of this disputed space, today commercially exploited by a private entity. In this context, towards the end of 2021 the Arqueoterra Cooperative was summoned to initiate an archaeological project, which we called “Jornada Calamar”, to expose and disseminate the history of the club, making visible its territorial claim sustained by the socio-cultural identity anchored to the neighborhood. Our work was carried out from the perspective of public archaeology, understanding archaeological research as a situated social activity with multiple historical, political, economic and institutional contexts (Salerno, 2013).
Tanítójelöltek pályával kapcsolatos kompetenciaérzetének vizsgálata
Authors: Bernhardt Renáta
Published: December 2024

A tanulmány fókuszában a pedagógusjelöltek módszertani tudatosságára és adaptivitására irányuló tényezők feltárása áll. A kvantitatív eredmények egy átfogó, a trianguláció elvét képviselő kutatás egy részét képezik, melyek az írásbeli ankét módszerével kerültek felvételre. A kutatási mintát az Eszterházy Károly Katolikus Egyetem Jászberényi Campus végzős nappali és levelező tagozatos (N = 56) tanító szakos hallgatói jelentik. Hipotézisem szerint a tanító szakos hallgatók elméleti és gyakorlati tudásra vonatkozó nézete és kompetenciaérzete variábilis, felfedezhető a kezdő szakaszra jellemző aspektusok megjelenése. Az eredmények alapján kiderül, hogy a végzős tanító szakos hallgatók által sikeresnek vélt tanulmányi eredményeket főként az adottságaiknak, illetve a tanulásra befektetett időnek tulajdonítják. A hallgatók saját tanítási gyakorlatukat és szakmai kompetenciáikat viszonylag magasra értékelik (gyerekekkel, pedagógusokkal történő kapcsolat kialakítása, IKT-eszközök használata, tanulási környezet kialakítása) Jelen kutatás adatai hasznos és újszerű adatokat szolgáltatnak a hallgatók pedagógiai tudatosságáról és módszertani adaptivitásának egyes területeiről is.
Analysis of Maritime Transportation Sector Through Econometric Modelling in Case of Relationship Between Foreign Trade and Freight Transportation in Turkey
Authors: Gürses Cemre , Temiz Dilek , Yurtseven Ömer , Kanık Zehra B. , Gökmen Aytaç
Published: December 2024

The primary objective of this study is to elucidate the influence of freight transportation on foreign trade within Turkey’s maritime sector. To achieve this goal, data spanning from 2013 to 2023, sourced from the Turkish Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's official websites, were utilized. The chosen econometric method for analysis was the time series approach. Economic expansion is depicted through the Industrial Production Index. This research incorporates five variables, all employed in logarithmic form (Export, Import, Volume, Handling, and Index). Unit root tests were employed to examine the stationarity of the series. Regression analysis was conducted utilizing the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method to ascertain the short-term direction of the relationship between the variables. The findings from the Toda-Yamamoto causality test align with those derived from OLS, affirming that within the maritime sector, sea freight transportation exerts a positive impact on foreign trade, particularly in the short term.
Jokowi: New Indonesia’s Master of Politic of Symbols
Authors: Arbay Evi Aryati , Pasha Julian Aldrin
Published: December 2024

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo or is popularly known as Jokowi, a political figure who utilizes political symbols in various situations. In many of his political manoeuvres, he has been using implied symbols. The study used literature study method applied to compare data from several global journals, which are summarized based on the author's experience, theories, and existing models. The results of this research concluded that first, the ability to utilize political networking cohesiveness. Second, the ability to influence as a leader to apply extraordinary political strategic. Third, the capability of employing symbolic politics as a way of communicating and political allies. As a conclude, President Jokowi carries out internal consolidation and a lot of underground political communication with various community organizations and political parties.
Datasheets for Healthcare AI: A Framework for Transparency and Bias Mitigation
Authors: Siddik Marjia , Pandit Harshvardhan J.
Published: December 2024

The use of AI in healthcare has the potential to improve patient care, optimize clinical workflows, and enhance decision-making. However, bias, data incompleteness, and inaccuracies in training datasets can lead to unfair outcomes and amplify existing disparities. This research investigates the current state of dataset documentation practices, focusing on their ability to address these challenges and support ethical AI development. We identify shortcomings in existing documentation methods, which limit the recognition and mitigation of bias, incompleteness, and other issues in datasets. We propose the ‘Healthcare AI Datasheet’ to address these gaps, a dataset documentation framework that promotes transparency and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements. Additionally, we demonstrate how it can be expressed in a machine-readable format, facilitating its integration with datasets and enabling automated risk assessments. The findings emphasise the importance of dataset documentation in fostering responsible AI development.
The Cosmic Chronicles: An Illuminating Review of Stellar Classification and Evolution
Authors: Fan Shirley Siyu , Prabhu Anjali V. , Deshmukh Tanvi , Patil Om , Chaudhri Anuj
Published: December 2024

Stars have lit the night sky for billions of years. They create and distribute elements that form the foundation of our galaxies, and some stars, like our Sun, support life. Through our literature review of scientific papers and lectures, we aim to understand what stars are, how they are classified, how they evolve, and what their final states are. Stars are celestial bodies made of mostly hydrogen with small amounts of helium and other elements. They are fueled by the fusion of hydrogen into helium and come in a variety of colors, brightnesses, and sizes. A star’s complete classification includes its spectral type and luminosity class, which describe its surface temperature and size respectively (“The Classification of Stellar Spectra”; “Spectral Classification”). Stars begin life as a hydrogen cloud which starts to contract due to self-gravitation and become main sequence stars fueled by hydrogen fusion (“Main Sequence Stars”). As a star runs out of hydrogen fuel for nuclear fusion, it begins the process of contracting into one of three final states depending on its mass: a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. More massive stars collapse into black holes and neutron stars, while lighter stars (97% of all stars) collapse into white dwarfs (Chaudhri). Our study of white dwarf evolution will investigate the process of nuclear fusion and helium shell flashes in the red giant phase, the shrinking and heating of the core and the expansion of outer layers, changes in atmospheric and envelope composition, and core cooling. White-dwarf formation rates and evolution have numerous implications for understanding cosmic evolution and the age of the universe (Bessell; Isern & Garcia-Berro). Additionally, we will cover the stages of life of a neutron star, from its birth from a supergiant turned supernova, deleptonization and neutrino diffusion, neutrino transparency, to its final stage of becoming an isothermal neutron star. Neutron stars and their accretion process provide valuable insights into matter behavior under extreme conditions (Miller & Miller). We will also explore the evolution of a high mass-density star to a supergiant, supernova, and then a black hole (Garcia-Bellido & Clesse). Evaluating black hole formation is necessary for understanding fundamental physics theories such as quantum and general relativity. Stellar evolution is also useful for understanding galactic age. Our paper aims to analyze current research surrounding the different types of stars and their transformations and evaluate the applications of stellar evolution to other domains of physics.
Using Dynamic Structural Equation Models for Analysing Intensive Longitudinal Data from Online Measures in Education
Authors: Dettweiler Ulrich , Malmberg Lars-Erik , Martin Andrew
Published: December 2024

This chapter presents structural equation models (SEM) to analyse the dynamics of intensivelongitudinal data nested in individuals obtained in online measures in educational research.We introduce multi-level SEM under the Bayesian statistical framework, including testing forstationarity, model and prior specification, model evaluation, and presentation of the findings.We then illustrate the approach with an example and provide computer code in Mplus and R forthe individual analytical steps and demonstrate how observation and heart rate data obtainedvia electrocardiography (ECG, an indicator of cognitive stress) from a deep-reading study ofN=1 can be meaningfully matched and analysed. The methods we explore have implicationsfor future research seeking to appropriately model intensive longitudinal educational data, andin turn, improve substantive and practical conclusions that can be drawn from educationalresearch.
Study of the Decorative Motifs of the Tomb of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari in Herat Gazergah
Authors: Adel Noria
Published: December 2024

Gazergah stands as one of the most magnificent historical monuments in Herat, situated in the northern part of the city. This remarkable site is a testament to the rich Islamic culture and civilization that has flourished in the region. Notably, it is the birthplace of renowned scholars, including Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Heravi, a prominent figure in the realms of religious and mystical education. The primary aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive description of the Gazergah monument, delve into its intricate decorations, and present an overview of the mystical personality of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari. Additionally, the article seeks to enhance understanding and analysis of the decorative arts—specifically illumination—found on the tomb of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Heravi. This research employs objective observations to assess the aesthetic qualities and authenticity of the illumination art present at this significant site. By examining the artistic elements and their historical context, the study aims to illuminate the cultural importance of Gazergah and the enduring legacy of its artistic heritage, ultimately contributing to the broader discourse on Islamic art and architecture in Herat.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study in Bali
Authors: Dwijendra Ngakan Ketut Acwin , Dewi Ni Made Emmi Nutrisia , Hendrawan Freddy , Dinata Ramanda Dimas Surya , Pranajaya I Kadek , Suryani Ni Kadek
Published: December 2024

In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in architecture and education. In Bali, the challenge lies in adopting modern technologies while preserving cultural heritage through sustainable development. This study investigates the integration of AI into architectural education to enhance sustainable practices while maintaining traditional values. A case study approach was employed, and data was collected through interviews and observations at universities in Bali. The findings indicate that AI significantly improves design efficiency, reducing completion time from three months to one month and increasing building energy efficiency from 70% to 85%. Additionally, AI facilitates cultural preservation by enabling the digital documentation and application of traditional elements, guided by the Tri Hita Karana philosophy, which emphasizes a balance between humans, nature, and spirituality. However, concerns from some stakeholders suggest that AI may diminish architects' creative roles, highlighting the need for a balanced approach where technology supports, rather than replaces, human creativity. The research underscores the importance of educational curricula integrating AI without compromising cultural identity, ensuring sustainable architectural practices in Bali. The study offers valuable insights for academic institutions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, showcasing how tradition and technology can coexist. It concludes that AI integration effectively supports sustainability while preserving Bali’s cultural heritage, fostering synergy between innovation and tradition to address sustainable development challenges. These findings contribute to developing an educational framework that promotes innovation and cultural preservation in architectural design.
Circular Cities: Exploring the factors that drive urban citizens to engage in circular food behaviors
Authors: Rubiconto Francesca , van der Vlist Margrietha D. , Lens Liesbeth A. , Vink Maud , Wensing Joana
Published: December 2024

Urbanization is projected to significantly increase food consumption in city regions, exacerbating the negative impact of the current food system on the environment. As a response, the transition towards a more circular, regenerative urban food system is proposed to close the loop between food production and consumption. Considering the critical role of urban citizens, this study employs the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) model to investigate the factors that influence urban citizens to engage in circular behaviors across growing, obtaining, cooking, storing, and disposing of food. By conducting semi-structured interviews with diverse citizens in Wageningen and Utrecht, this study finds that reflective motivation and social opportunity serve as the main motives for engagement in circular food behaviors, while physical opportunity and psychological capability as well as social opportunity and automatic motivation often act as barriers. Building on these insights, the study proposes policy interventions and emphasizes the need for multi-faceted intervention strategies that address existing barriers at the same time.
Literature Reviews on Orthostatic Hypotension and Its Effect on the Quality of Life of the Elderly
Authors: Farhan Fanny Septiani , Ramadan Aebizat Sayland , Farouk Afaf Fahriyah , Fadhilah A Siti
Published: December 2024

The substantial drop in blood pressure that happens when a person moves from a seated or supine position to a standing one is known as orthostatic hypotension (OH). At least 10 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure or 20 mmHg in systolic blood pressure has been dropped. Because OH causes neurodegenerative abnormalities of the autonomic nervous system and decreased baroreceptor sensitivity, it is one of the diseases that increases morbidity and death in the aged. This decline in physical, psychological, and cognitive functions affects the quality of life of the elderly. The life quality index for person with OH and non-OH significantly differs in several aspects including physical, psychological, independence, pain, and discomfort in performing daily activities. Hence, realizing this issue, this literature review particularly aims to assess the current state and advancements in the management of OH.
Acoustical and cultural explanations for contextual tonal stability
Authors: Hearne Lillian Michelle , Dean Roger , Milne Andrew J
Published: December 2024

A defining aspect of tonality in Western music is that different musical pitches are perceived to have different stabilities: listeners expect unstable pitches to resolve to stable pitches such as the tonic, which is the most stable. To investigate possible explanations for these hierarchies of tonal stability, we conducted three experiments where participants rated the `fit' and `stability' of probe tones contextualized by a variety of musical scales including familiar and unfamiliar scales in 12-tone equal temperament, and the `stability' of probe tones contextualized by unfamiliar scales in 22-tone equal temperament. Context scale pitches were presented in random order to minimize tonal cues beyond scale structure. Using Bayesian multilevel regression, we modelled the ratings with an acoustical feature (spectral pitch-class similarity) and a culture-dependent feature (scale-degree prevalence in a culturally appropriate corpus), along with several covariates. Across all scales, spectral pitch-class similarity is strongly predictive of the responses and, for the familiar scales where corpus data are obtainable, prevalence makes an additional independent contribution. Furthermore, spectral pitch-class similarity is a better predictor of stability than is a simple binary indicator of whether the probe's pitch is in the context. These findings show that, for Western enculturated listeners, spectral pitch-class similarity approximates the perceived stability of non-simultaneous pitches analogously to how spectral features, such as roughness and harmonicity, approximate the perceived stability of simultaneous pitches.
Analysis of Creep Deformation
Authors: Ghosh Sourangshu
Published: December 2024

Creep deformation, a time-dependent material response under sustained stress, plays a critical role in the long-term performance and reliability of structural components, particularly at elevated temperatures. This article presents a mathematically rigorous analysis of creep deformation mechanisms and a phenomenological framework to describe its stages and evolution. By coupling microstructural insights with continuum mechanics, we derive and validate constitutive models capturing the interplay of stress, temperature, and material properties. The analysis integrates diffusion kinetics, dislocation dynamics, and grain boundary phenomena into a unified formalism, ensuring precision in predicting creep behavior across a wide spectrum of materials.
Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant: Operators Manual
Authors: Schelle Celina , Verreydt Celine , Onwude Daniel , Evangelista Roberta , Singh Simran , Defraeye Thijs , Motmans Thomas
Published: December 2024

The global food supply faces challenges in meeting demand, primarily due to deficiencies in distribution systems and significant post-harvest losses, particularly in developing countries. According to the FAO, despite producing 1.5 times the amount of food needed worldwide, approximately one-third of global production is lost throughout the value chain. In low- and middle-income countries, food loss predominantly happens on farms and during distribution. Insufficient cold storage capacity, the absence of standards, and inadequate technology tailored to smallholder farmers exacerbate the issue. Addressing these challenges not only improves food security but also reduces poverty. One potential solution is the promotion of decentralised and multi-commodity cold rooms strategically located near farms and markets. Operating under the Cooling-as-a-Service business model, these rooms would be more accessible to farmers and accommodate multi-cropping farming patterns. This manual provides a comprehensive guide filled with insights into the fresh produce value chain and practical tips to assist cold room operators in managing solar-powered cold rooms that store multiple crops together. By following the guidance in this manual, operators can ensure that smallholder farmers derive maximum value from utilising the cold rooms.
Chapter 1: introduces the post-harvest loss problem and presents decentralised cold rooms as a solution. It explores how these innovative facilities can help mitigate the issue and contribute to sustainable development goals.Chapter 2: examines the different phases of the fresh produce value chain. It discusses factors influencing crop quality during the post-harvest stage and provides best practices to optimise storage life based on temperature requirements and ethylene sensitivity.Chapter 3: elaborates on applying the Cooling-as-a-Service business model in the agricultural sector. It describes the operational responsibilities of cooling companies, operators, and community groups such as farmer producer organisations and self-help groups. The chapter introduces Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant (Your VCCA), a joint project by the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy and Empa. Your VCCA combines servitisation and digitalisation to build smallholders’ trust and benefit from post-harvest cooling. The flagship app, Coldtivate, helps manage cold rooms and monitor the remaining storage life of stored crops, enabling profitable sales decisions. The chapter explains how the app’s operational responsibilities are divided among the three user types.Chapter 4: provides troubleshooting measures for technical issues in solar-powered cold rooms.Chapter 5: outlines the main steps for cooling companies, operators, and farmers to begin their Coldtivate journey.
Breaking the silence: validating social interaction anxiety scale (SIAS) and unveiling social anxiety trends among indian students in the post-COVID era
Authors: Sahu Nilesh Kumar , Ajith Bhagyalakshmi , Gupta Snehil , Lone Haroon R
Published: December 2024

Social anxiety is a prevalent mental disorder categorized within the broader spectrum of anxiety disorders. Within human-centered studies, researchers frequently utilize self-reported scales (SRS) to recruit and longitudinally monitor participants experiencing social anxiety, primarily due to their time efficiency. However, the validity of these SRS must be established within the specific population under study to ensure predictive validity and enable cross-study analyses. In this study, we conducted the first-time validation of the widely used SRS, the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS), in comparison with the already established Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) in the Indian population. Our sample comprised 425 Indian students from various regions of India. The SIAS demonstrated a high concurrence validation coefficient of 0.8 with the SPIN, indicating strong agreement between the two instruments. Besides validating the SIAS, our study also explores the prevalence of social anxiety among the student population in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. While numerous prevalence studies have been conducted with the student population before the pandemic, our investigation sheds light on the current landscape. Our findings revealed a notable prevalence of social anxiety, with 40\% of students experiencing symptoms. These statistics underscore the urgent need for effective digital interventions to address social anxiety disorder, particularly considering the high population density and limited availability of psychiatrists in India. Furthermore, our study identified key concerns reported by students in their daily lives, including difficulties in making new friends, initiating conversations, attending social gatherings, and expressing themselves. An important insight gleaned from our research is that students are not hesitant to communicate with individuals in higher positions. However, it is noteworthy that females exhibited lower comfort levels in these interactions than males.
Book Review The Minimality-Opacity Paradox
Authors: Mago Jonas , Beauté Romy , Lopez-Sola Edmundo , Osborn Catriona
Published: December 2024

This preprint provides an in-depth analysis of the phenomenological dimensions of minimal phenomenal experiences (MPEs) as characterized in Thomas Metzinger's The Elephant and the Blind. By synthesizing insights from Metzinger’s work and a state-space model of abstraction and opacity, this review challenges current paradigms in consciousness studies, offering theoretical and empirical directions for exploring MPEs. Rights to publish this article are reserved by the publisher, Imprint Academic. The final published version is accessible for purchase at https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/imp/mm/2024/00000022/00000002/art00006.
Intergenerational influences of the cognitive and non-cognitive components of parental education on externalising and internalising difficulties in childhood and adolescence.
Authors: Morosoli José J. , Orpwood Elizabeth , Morris Tim , Allegrini Andrea , ter Kuile Abigail , Pingault Jean-Baptiste
Published: December 2024

This study examines how the cognitive and non-cognitive components of parental education influence two dimensions of offspring mental health difficulties (externalising and internalising). We used data from 3,228 mother-father-child trios from the UK-based Millennium Cohort Study to decompose parental genetic influences into genetic transmission and genetic nurture routes (i.e., parental genetics influencing offspring via environmental pathways). For externalising, we uncover striking developmental patterns: genetic transmission increases from early childhood (3 years) to adolescence (14 years) for both cognitive and noncognitive components; conversely, genetic nurture effects decrease over time. For internalising, effects remain consistent across development. For both early externalising and internalising, the intergenerational transmission of the cognitive component mainly happens via genetic transmission whereas noncognitive effects mainly occur via genetic nurture. These results suggest that the intergenerational transmission of educational attainment involves component-specific and developmentally sensitive genetic and environmental pathways, with implications for developmentally informed intervention strategies.
Uncertainty-Driven Exploration During Planning
Authors: Fan Haoxue , Callaway Fred , Gershman Samuel J.
Published: December 2024

In complex environments, the space of possible plans is vast. Generating a good plan therefore requires judicious selection of which parts of the plan space to mentally explore. Drawing on past studies of human exploration, we propose that mental exploration might invoke similar mechanisms. In particular, we test the hypothesis that mental exploration during planning is uncertainty-driven, such that people will exhibit a tendency to explore parts of the plan space that have high epistemic uncertainty. We developed a route-planning task, displayed as a binary tree, where participants were instructed to collect as many treats (rewards) as possible by traversing the tree. By separating the planning and execution phases, we encouraged participants to externalize their planning process. We manipulated uncertainty by varying the number of potential future states available from each current state. Across two studies, the data suggest that people preferred to explore options with more successor states after controlling for value differences, supporting the uncertainty-driven planning hypothesis. We also found that uncertainty played a larger role during the planning phase than during the execution phase, consistent with the hypothesis that the uncertainty effect primarily reflects a property of human planning algorithms rather than an intrinsic preference for uncertainty.
Societal Cost-Benefit Analysis of Small-Scale JUJU DHAU Dairy in Bhaktapur Municipality
Authors: Adhikari Padma Kumar , Lamichhane Kul Prasad , Gajurel Ram Prasad
Published: December 2024

This study, entitled Societal Cost-Benefit Analysis of Small-Scale JUJU DHAU Dairy in Bhaktapur Municipality, was designed to evaluate the economic viability and social impact of JUJU DHAU production on the Newar community, using data from 50 producers collected between December 2022 and January 2023 under funding provided by UGC Nepal (SRDIG-78/79- H&S-02) program and applying cost-benefit analysis to assess costs, revenues, and effectiveness in a societal context. The findings of this study revealed that producers spent Rs. 31280, earned an average monthly income of Rs. 53,600, and saved Rs. 22,320. The benefit-to-cost ratio (1.295) and the internal rate of return (2.72) demonstrated the strong economic potential of JUJU DHAU trades. This study recommends supporting these local industries, improving market access, reducing production costs, and expanding JUJU DHAU production beyond Bhaktapur by using modern marketing strategies. The implications thereof are that these initiatives could create a niche in the JUJU DHAU market and boost economic opportunities by preserving cultural heritage on the one hand and striking a proper balance between traditional practices and socioeconomic sustainability in a globalized context on the other.
Assessment of Agriculture Productivity Performance in the Tarai Region of Nepal
Authors: Dhakal Bhola Nath
Published: December 2024

Improvement in agriculture is crucial for the food security of growing population. Land efficiency is enlightened by crop production in terms of yield per unit of land. Spatial assessment of agricultural productivity highlighted to explore the relation of the land structure and complexity on production through efficiency measurement of farmers. The present paper attempts to assess the spatial performance of agriculture productivity by the districts in the Tarai region of Nepal. The secondary data sources have been collected from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kathmandu for the period of 1967/68 to 2020/21. Composite Agriculture Productivity Index (CAPI) method has been adopted to identify the spatial performance. Yield of principal food crops (paddy, maize, wheat, millet and barley) and cultivated area has been used in the districts of Tarai region of Nepal to assess the spatial performance of agriculture productivity. The districts have been classified as High Productivity, Moderate Productivity and Low Productivity districts based on the productivity index of major crops. It is concluded that the scenario of agriculture productivity in Tarai during the study period is not encouraging. It is noticed that nearly 75 percent districts have been observed with low and moderate productivity. Among them, Nawalparasi, Sunsari, Jhapa, Rupandehi and Sarlahi districts have been found under high productivity districts. There has been no significant change in productivity during the study period.
Determinants of Economic Growth in SAARC Countries: The Roles of Financial Development and Foreign Direct Investment
Authors: Pandey Abhishek
Published: December 2024

This study examines the impact of financial development and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth in SAARC countries using data from the World Bank and IMF spanning from 1988 to 2021. Pooled OLS, random effect models, and fixed effects models are used to examine the effect of financial development and FDI on economic growth. The findings reveal a statistically significant positive relationship between FDI and GDP growth, indicating the importance of these factors in economic policymaking. There is a statistically insignificant negligible negative effect of financial development in the SAARC region. There is a need for infrastructure to support financial institutions to realize the potential benefits of financial development. The results highlight strong institutional frameworks necessary to support financial development and FDI to accelerate economic growth.
Understanding the Provisions for Local Government Planning in Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Govinda
Published: December 2024

This study examines the provisions for local government planning in federal Nepal, focusing on annual planning processes. The primary objective is to analyze the existing framework and guidelines, including the Constitution of Nepal (2015), the Local Government Operation Act (LGOA, 2017), and the Inter-governmental Fiscal Management Act (IGFMA, 2017). The analysis centers on the provisions related to Annual Plans, structures, and processes. Employing a qualitative approach, the study utilizes document and literature reviews to explore these provisions without delving into practical implementation. Key findings reveal that the legal framework mandates a structured approach to planning, including criteria for project prioritization, sectoral coverage, and a participatory planning process. The study highlights the role of key committees and the Seven-Step Planning Process in ensuring comprehensive and inclusive planning. Recommendations include strengthening training programs, enhancing transparency measures, and encouraging innovative solutions to improve the effectiveness of annual planning provisions.