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Research on the Construction of Indonesian Chinese Language Acquisition Case Resource Based on Building Learning Communities
Authors: Wei Yangyang
Published: July 2024

Acquisition case resources, as integrated accounts of experiences from Chinese learners, serve as high-quality resources for Indonesians to understand Chinese language and culture, thereby contributing to the construction of a local Chinese language learning community in Indonesia. Ultimately, they inject new vitality and momentum into the co-construction of the "China-Indonesia Community of Shared Future." This paper aims to explore the general principles, needs analysis, overall approach, and development path of constructing an Indonesian Chinese language acquisition case resource library. Finally, it proposes the role and significance of case resources in teaching and research. The construction of Chinese language acquisition case resources will provide new insights and support for the localization of international Chinese education in Indonesia.
Re-Mediating Nature
Authors: Anderson Quinn Zachary
Published: July 2024

Urban greenspaces are integral to the healthy functioning of a city. They provide heat relief, flood prevention, act as sites of community engagement and creation, and are home to charismatic flora and fauna, to name just a few of their roles. However, this importance has not translated to scholarly analysis. This thesis aims to address this shortcoming in several ways. Firstly, it introduces the typology of environmental entropy, a framework of analysis that recontextualizes greenspaces as blended landscapes, where nature and culture and human and nonhuman agency equilibrate. Using environmental entropy, the rest of the paper examines urban parks from a historical perspective, tracking the existing scholarship, examining a prominent example of urban park design in the Boise River Greenbelt, and then examines more contemporaneous and international park designs. Using environmental entropy allows for historians, scientists, and policymakers to more clearly communicate their goals and plans for urban greenspaces, which in turn will allow these spaces to cater to the needs of the modern city and its diverse citizens.
Evaluating Learning Geometric Concepts to Generate Predicate Abstract Domains in Static Program Analysis
Authors: Chadbourne Patrick
Published: July 2024

Accuracy of static analysis over predicate abstract domains depends on the partitions of predicates. More precise predicates approximate concrete values of program variables resulting in more accurate analysis. Manual reasoning about these partitions must be done on a case-by-case basis and is time consuming and difficult.

This work explores learning geometric concepts to automate discovery of predicate domain candidates.

The proposed framework uses run-time data from program executions to gather training data for a PAC-learner to generate separating hyperplanes that can be projected onto predicate domains.

The thesis implements the framework and performs evaluations of it effectiveness on a set of benchmark programs using various test-case generation tools.

This exploratory work discusses several deficiencies in the current state of the art in test case generation, intermediate program representation, and availability of suitable program benchmarks.
Study of Dry Mixing Method to Apply Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation for Soil Treatment
Authors: Shrestha Ruchi
Published: July 2024

Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a promising technique for soil stabilization, traditionally involving the preparation and mixing of treatment solutions with the soil. However, this thesis explores a novel approach of applying MICP by directly mixing dry chemical compounds into the soil and subsequently adding water. This alternative method offers potential advantages in terms of convenience, ease of implementation, and cost savings.

The objective of this research is to investigate the applicability of dry mixing protocols for MICP in soil stabilization. Through comprehensive experimentation, three different dry protocols were developed and applied to five different soils. The effectiveness of these protocols was evaluated by monitoring pH levels, calcium carbonate precipitation, and free swell indexes.

The findings demonstrated that the dry mixing protocols resulted in significant calcium carbonate precipitation, comparable to or even surpassing that of the conventional protocol after some rounds of treatment. This research provides valuable insights into the feasibility and efficacy of employing MICP through dry mixing methods.

The innovative approach of directly mixing dry chemical compounds into the soil and subsequently adding water presents numerous benefits in terms of convenience and cost-effectiveness. By eliminating the need for preparing and mixing treatment solutions, this approach streamlines the application process, facilitating large-scale implementation.

This research contributes to the advancement of MICP techniques and offers a practical alternative for the soil stabilization industry. The new application method has the potential to revolutionize soil stabilization practices, providing a more efficient and effective solution for various geotechnical applications. Further development and implementation of dry mixing protocols in the industry can lead to significant advancements in soil stabilization practices, ultimately enhancing infrastructure durability. Both the conventional protocol and dry protocol-1 exhibited a similar trend of calcite precipitation as the treatment rounds progressed. In both cases, there was a gradual increase in the amount of calcium carbonate with each successive round of treatment. However, it is important to note that while the conventional protocol resulted in the highest overall calcium carbonate precipitation after seven treatment rounds, dry protocol-2 and dry protocol-3 displayed a distinct pattern. These dry protocols initially generated a relatively substantial amount of calcium carbonate precipitation in the early treatment rounds, but as the rounds progressed, the precipitation either declined or showed minimal increments. This observation underscores the differential behavior of the dry protocols compared to the conventional protocol regarding calcium carbonate precipitation throughout the treatment process.
Establishing normal gallbladder volume: a comparative study of dual energy computed tomography and ultrasound measurements in a North Indian population
Authors: Khanduri Sachin , Fatima Ambreen , Khan Salma , Khan Zaara , Sharma Vasundhara , Dhingra Vibhor , Bansal Tanya , Yadav Akshat Kumar , Ahmad Mugheer , Husain Saddam
Published: July 2024

Background: The gallbladder, a critical component of the biliary system, plays a vital role in bile storage and digestion. Dysfunction in the gallbladder often results in gallstone formation, leading to significant healthcare burdens worldwide. Gallstone disease and gallbladder carcinoma are major health concerns, particularly in regions like India, where prevalence is high and poorly understood.
Methods: This study aims to establish the normal baseline volume of the gallbladder using dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) and compare it with measurements obtained via ultrasound (USG). The cross-sectional study conducted at Era's Lucknow medical college and hospital involved 265 individuals aged 18-80 years with non-gallbladder-related abdominal conditions.
Results: Final results showed the mean gallbladder volume to be 29.33±8.70 cm3 by DECT and 27.40±8.58 cm3 by USG, with DECT measurements being on average 1.93 cm3 higher. A significant association was found between gallbladder volume and obesity, but not gender.
Conclusions: The findings suggest DECT provides slightly higher and potentially more accurate measurements of gallbladder volume compared to USG. These insights contribute to a better understanding of gallbladder physiology and the implications of its volume in various pathologies, emphasizing the need for further studies with larger sample sizes to validate these observations.
Evaluation of pleural ?uid cytology for the diagnosis of pleural effusion: A retrospective study
Authors: Patel Jaiminkumar Mahendrabhai , Contractor Tejas Atulbhai , Dayal Anupama Ishwar , Agrawal Sandesh Omprakash , Patel Hani Kamleshbhai
Published: July 2024

Cytological examination of pleural ﬂuid has good speciﬁcity for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

(1). To study the incidence of non-neoplastic and neoplastic effusions; (2). To study most common cause of neoplastic effusions.

This study is an Observational retrospective study that was conducted from April 2021 to October 2022 (1.5 years). This study was conducted in the Cytology section, Pathology Department, of a tertiary care centre, Gujarat, India.

A total of 248 pleural fluid samples were studied among them 186 were benign effusions, 48 were malignant effusions, 10 cases were unsatisfactory for evaluation and 4 cases were suspicious for malignancy.

A descriptive study was performed to know the incidence of benign and malignant effusion in the pleural fluid sample. Pneumonia was the most common clinical diagnosis followed by tuberculosis and malignancy. Lung was the most common primary site for pleural effusion. In females, ovarian carcinoma was the primary aetiology followed by breast carcinoma. Cytodiagnosis of pleural fluid represents the cell population from a much larger representative area than obtained from the needle biopsy.
Histoplasmosis: A case report
Authors: Warsi Sumbul , Lubna Fatma , Gupta Medha Mani , Afrose Ruquiya
Published: July 2024

Histoplasmosis is common in certain regions of America, Asia and Africa. Cutaneous manifestation of Histoplasma capsulatum shows a wide spectrum of lesions. Histopathology plays a very important role in the detection and confirmation of diagnosis. Special fungus stains such as GMS (Gomori’s methenamine silver stain) and PAS (Periodic acid Schiff) stains can be used for its study.
Exploring bacterial profiles and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in urinary tract infection cases at Idlib university hospital, Syria
Authors: Mushtaq Gohar Hussain , Al-Daoud Fouad
Published: July 2024

The main objective of this study was to identify, analyze, and evaluate the bacteriological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) among patients at Idlib University Hospital in Northwest Syria. By isolating and characterizing the uropathogens, the study aimed to gain insights into their current antimicrobial susceptibilities. This information is crucial in order to combat the increasing antibiotic resistance and provide effective treatment options for UTIs, which are prevalent both in the community and hospital settings.

This observational research took place at Idlib University Hospital in Northwest Syria spanning from June 2022 to December 2023. Our study involved 320 patients exhibiting symptoms of UTI (68.4% females and 31.6% males). Urine samples were cultured to identify the microorganisms responsible for UTI. Biochemical tests were employed to identify the isolated bacteria, while the antimicrobial susceptibility was determined through disk diffusion susceptibility testing.

Our study found to be the leading cause of UTIs, accounting for 58.4% of cases, followed by spp. Gram-negative bacteria comprised 85% of isolated strains. The 13–65 age group showed the highest UTI susceptibility (41.3%). High resistance was observed to ampicillin/sulbactam, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, and co-trimoxazole. Conversely, minimal resistance was noted against Meropenem, Imipenem, Gentamicin, and Levofloxacin.

This research highlights the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant infections within the hospital under study. Hence, there is an imperative to enhance the efficiency of comprehensive infection control initiatives to effectively handle and regulate hospital-acquired infections caused by highly resistant microorganisms.
PCR-based detection and mutation dynamics of fusion protein gene of orthoaviula viruses sequestered during 2023 field outbreaks in Pakistan
Authors: Mehmood Muhammad Danish , Anwar ul-Haq Huma , Tariq Rida , Fayyaz Ahad , Ameen Faisal , Sharif Nadeem
Published: July 2024

: To isolate and detect a Newcastle disease virus in commercial poultry, Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the confirmed isolate and Multiple sequence alignment and achievement of accession numbers against our submissions in NCBI bankit.

: Genetic and antigenic diversity in the fusion protein gene of New Castle disease virus strains has been recognized and the progressive changes over sequential years indicate that it is a continuously evolving virus. The current vaccines containing conventional vaccinal strains can protect birds to a certain level but do not prevent infection and virus shedding.

: The partial fusion protein gene of the 14 NDV isolates during the 2023 outbreaks from different areas of Pakistan was determined and analyzed. The antigenic protein translational segment of the fusion gene nucleotide fragment was targeted with a specifically designed primer executed 202 bp size of predictable amplicon during PCR amplification.

The nucleotide sequence analysis of studied isolates showed closed similarity to the NCBI bankit numbers. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that 3 isolates belong to genotype II while, 2 isolates positions near genotype VIII of class II. The 6 isolates were located near genotype XVII and only 1 was presented on genotype V branch in calss II. Mutation analysis results revealed various mutations at nucleotide intervals and even found altered amino acids during translation.

The results revealed that nucleotide mutation at various positions attributes amino acid substitution that enables wild prevailing strains to evade artificial active immunity. In such a scenario Chimeric and genotype match vaccines prepared from indigenous isolates may be useful in developing candidate vaccines to prevent virus shedding and infection. Further studies are suggested at molecular level to determine the consensus amino acid sequence for virulent, mesogenic, and avirulent prevailing NDV strains.
A case report on melioidosis
Authors: Rajeev Aparna , Surendran Sushitha T
Published: July 2024

Melioidosis is a rare multi system involving infectious disease caused by This case report is on a 60year old male patient who was presented with long history of intermittent fever. We reviewed literature on and management.
Holismo local y cambio semántico en la teoría de Kuhn
Authors: Labrador-Montero Daniel
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es ahondar en la tesis de la inconmensurabilidad taxonómica defendida por Kuhn a partir de los años ochenta. Según el autor estadounidense, la inconmensurabilidad entre teorías, en esta versión más local y moderada, es el resultado del cambio semántico de algunos términos centrales, a los cuales denomina “categorías taxonómicas”. Según Kuhn, dichos términos están interdefinidos holísticamente, de manera que la modificación del significado de uno de ellos implica una redefinición del resto. Para extraer ejemplos de tal holismo local y de la reestructuración semántica que se produce tras una revolución científica, Kuhn acude a la física aristotélica y newtoniana. Sin embargo, aunque los considera ejemplos de gran relevancia y los utiliza como pruebas concluyentes de sus ideas, no los desarrolla en profundidad. Por lo tanto, este artículo se propone comprobar de manera más detallada si un análisis de tales teorías apoya la tesis de la inconmensurabilidad taxonómica.
Motives for parenthood, psychosocial factors and health in women undergoing IVF: A systematic review
Authors: Chatzopoulou Dimitra , Sarantaki Antigoni , Gourounti Kleanthi
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Infertility affects 8-12% of reproductive-age couples globally, leading to significant psychosocial challenges. This review explores the psychological aspects of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and its impact on mental well-being.

Methods

A systematic review of 13 studies was conducted using Google Scholar, Tandfonline, Medrxiv, and PubMed. Inclusion criteria included studies on women aged 18-50 undergoing IVF, focusing on psychosocial and health factors, published in English or Greek.

Results

Women undergoing IVF reported increased anxiety during the second and third trimesters. Psychological interventions, such as hope-oriented group counseling, improved mental health and quality of life. Patient satisfaction with IVF was generally high, influenced by demographic variables and psychological factors. Higher stress levels were linked to lower IVF success rates. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated psychological distress and treatment delays.

Conclusions

Addressing psychological well-being in IVF is crucial. Integrating psychological support, counseling, and stress management interventions can enhance patient experience, improve treatment outcomes, and promote overall mental health. Further research is needed to develop tailored interventions that address the unique needs of individuals undergoing IVF.
Military Campaigns of Barbarians in Transcaucasia and the Bosporus in 395 in the Light of Modern Research on the History of the European Huns
Authors: Vnukov Artem A. ,   Leo Tolstoy Tula State Pedagogical University
Published: July 2024

In 395, according to the evidence of late antique authors, the Huns raided the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire in Transcaucasia. In the domestic historiography there is an opinion that during this raid a part of the nomads separated from the main "horde" and invaded the territories of the Bosporan kingdom, as a result of which the Bosporus (Late Antique Panticapaeum) suffered. In this article, based on the analysis of written sources and archaeological material discovered during field research in the Northern Black Sea region and the Upper Don region, the author determines the tribal affiliation of the nomads of Hunnish time, who made this rapid raid. According to his interpretation, the campaign to Transcaucasia should be associated with the Akatsirs, who were not inferior in military power to the "royal" Huns. Regarding the devastation of Panticapaeum, the author notes that the city could have suffered in the course of the established trade and economic contacts of the Bosporan kingdom with the nomads, as periodic raids and the policy of distant exploitation by the steppes were more profitable for ordinary nomads than trade. However, as the author notes, this reconstruction of the course of events can be finally confirmed only by further archaeological research in the Azov steppe, careful analysis of material sources found in the territories under the control of the Akatsirs and research in the western ethnocontact zone of the Bosporan kingdom, where organized border fairs could be located in the late 4th - early 5th centuries.
Resettlement of Peasant Serfs from the Black Earth Villages of the Naryshkin Nobles to the Shatsky Region in the First Quarter of the 18th Century
Authors: Lyapin Denis A. ,   Bunin Yelets State University
Published: July 2024

The author explores the features of the process of resettlement of peasant serfs and nobles Naryshkins in Shatsky district in 1704-1720. Relocations were carried out from black earth villages located along the left bank of the Tsna River to the Meshchera forests area. Based on archival materials, the process of relocation of peasant families is shown, the gender and age structure of the migrants is analyzed. Statistics indicate that they occurred annually over a long period of time. It is concluded that the black earth part of the Shatsk district at the beginning of the 18th century was well enough developed to become the basis for the economic colonization of the forest zone of this region.
Political Eschatology and the French Revolution: bibliographical review
Authors: Rocchi Tony ,   Independent researcher
Published: July 2024

Eschatology is a religious doctrine about the coming end of the world and the coming of a new age. Beginning with the French Revolution, eschatology acquired a political content. This review article features a recommended bibliography of academic works about the French Revolution and other revolutions between 1768-1815. The bibliographical list is divided into thematical groups and contains the author’s commentaries thus allowing those interested in the topic to easily navigate through the suggested literature.
Complexes of a piperazine based macrocycle as Cu-Zn SOD biomimetic: approach by constants determination
Authors: Serrano Armando Ferrer , García Del Toro Ilena Alica
Published: July 2024

Obtaining new compounds capable of catalyzing the dismutation reaction of the superoxide anion carried out by the enzyme Cu,Zn-SOD has become a topic of great interest. In the present work, the study of a ligand with a piperazine fragment and its Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes is introduced. The protonation constants of the ligand, the stability constants of the complex species un with equivalent of Cu(II) and Zn(II), forming both mononuclear and heterobinuclear species, in the presence and absence of histidine as secondary ligand were determined. For all cases, species distribution diagrams were obtained, from which the spectra in the visible region of the species of greatest interest were obtained. As an approach to the Cu,Zn-SOD system, the formation of quaternary species formed between these ions, the main ligand and histidine as a secondary ligand, was verified, which could be used as mimetics of said enzyme. Some theoretical studies were carried out to support this study.
En defensa del tejueleo, del bosque y del tejuelero
Authors: Achondo Moya Pedro Pablo
Published: July 2024

El artículo busca poner en consideración los vínculos que se establecen entre el tejuelero y el bosque a partir del oficio artesanal del tejueleo.
Cushma: soporte de la vida social asháninka Proyecto de arte, comunidad y emprendimiento social cultural
Authors: Carrasco Quintana Ana Cecilia
Published: July 2024

El proyecto cushma, soporte de la vida social asháninka, constituye la consolidación de un proceso artístico, comunitario, educativo y cultural en torno al diseño asháninka, producto de una experiencia iniciada el año 2020
Territorio y memoria: trabajo colectivo de reconstrucción de la memoria histórica a través del audiovisual
Authors: Andrango Juan Diego
Published: July 2024

Este escrito contiene algunas posturas de los trayectos y tránsitos que se han desarrollado como parte de un proyecto de investigación posdoctoral en la Universidad de São Paulo, es la sinergia que se construye en el proceso de acercamiento a pueblos originarios guaraníes en el estado de Sao Paulo y también de comunidades andinas en Ecuador.
Modernidades. Modernizaciones. Modernismos
Authors: Cravino Ana
Published: July 2024

La idea de modernidad cumplió un papel fundamental en la construcción de un tipo de relato histórico sobre el diseño elaborado por medio de una narrativa que recurrió a una concatenación de acontecimientos/hechos/personajes para establecer así una serie mítica y evolutiva.
Una bisagra para las transformaciones de la vida moderna: el fenómeno de la moda en un mundo oxidado
Authors: Goldwaser Yankelevich Nathalie
Published: July 2024

En el presente artículo se utilizarán dos metáforas que permiten comprender y explicar algunos de los elementos esenciales que hacen a la vida moderna.
Retorno de un tiempo de modernidad. Apuntes para una cultura proyectual sobre la diferencia en la arquitectura latinoamericana
Authors: Katz Gabriel
Published: July 2024

Que tensiones se traman al interior de la celebrada “condición contemporánea” para conjeturar que en el presente de la imaginación proyectual latinoamericana asistimos a un verdadero desbloqueo de las potencias capaces de alumbrar la idea de retorno de un tiempo de modernidad en nuestra cultura arquitectónica.
Muerte y Modernidad: Una Mirada al cambio de siglo XX en México
Authors: Magaña Fajardo Carolina
Published: July 2024

Este estudio examina la transformación de prácticas funerarias en México con la modernidad, analizando el impacto de innovaciones como electricidad y fotografía, y la adopción de ideales higienistas entre el siglo XIX y XX.
La construcción comunicacional, social y política de “zonas de sacrificio ambiental” en Chile: El rol de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales
Authors: Epinoza Almonacid Luis
Published: July 2024

El siguiente artículo indaga en torno a las estrategias comunicacionales de diferentes Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONGs)
“Proyecto Hábitat Claypole”: el rol de la comunicación política en la transformación del ambiente
Authors: Brun Tropiano Agustina , Medina Laura
Published: July 2024

El Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires es el principal conglomerado urbano de Argentina y su rápido crecimiento provocó la intensificación del uso de la tierra y la modificación de los cursos de agua.
Conflictos ambientales y campañas electorales en clave subnacional. El caso del voto no nuclear (Río Negro, Argentina, 2017)
Authors: Pesquero Bordón Jimena , Spatola Iael
Published: July 2024

Este artículo describe y analiza el rol de la cuestión ambiental en las campañas electorales desde una perspectiva de la escala subnacional. Mediante el estudio de caso del conflicto ambiental suscitado en la provincia de Río Negro, Argentina, a partir del anuncio gubernamental de instalación de una central nuclear en el territorio y la reconfiguración de la campaña para las elecciones legislativas nacionales (periodo mayo 2017-octubre 2017).
Prólogo
Authors: Céspedes Roberto
Published: July 2024

El diseño es una disciplina dinámica y en constante desarrollo, que abarca una amplia gama de campos.
Instagram o el espacio para la perfección: Mujeres de Generación X y los filtros de alteración de imagen en la telefonía móvil
Authors: González Lorena E.
Published: July 2024

Este escrito explora la relación entre mujeres de Generación X y las herramientas digitales en tecnologías móviles.
Pomoc rozwojowa Unii Europejskiej dla Tajlandii
Authors: Rusiecka Kamila
Published: July 2024

Tajlandia od kilkudziesięciu lat znacząco rozwija się gospodarczo i dąży do zostania liderem Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Istotną rolę w tym zakresie odgrywa Unia Europejska. Celem rozdziału jest ukazanie unijnej pomocy rozwojowej dla Tajlandii, dzięki czemu możliwe będzie odpowiedzenie na pytania dotyczące ambicji tajskich władz, charakteru pomocy UE i jej znaczenia na rozwój Tajlandii. Przedstawiona zostanie polityka UE wobec regionu Azji Południowo-Wschodniej, relacje unijno-tajskie, a przede wszystkim zostaną zaprezentowane i poddane analizie różne projekty unijnej pomocy rozwojowej dla Tajlandii, począwszy od edukacji, przez zrównoważony rozwój, aż do kwestii humanitarnych i praw człowieka.
Wymiar środowiskowy i klimatyczny polityki UE wobec Azji
Authors: Kamiński Tomasz
Published: July 2024

Azja jest jednym z regionów świata, który najbardziej odczuwa skutki zmian klimatu i degradacji środowiska naturalnego. Z kolei Unia Europejska jest najbardziej aktywnym na świecie aktorem promującym zagadnienia ochrony środowiska i walki ze zmianami klimatycznymi. Celem niniejszego rozdziału jest dokonanie przeglądu unijnej polityki środowiskowej wobec państw azjatyckich. Przedstawiona zostanie unijna strategia wobec Indo-Pacyfiku, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zagadnień ochrony środowiska, najważniejsze instrumenty wpływu stosowane przez UE, a także główne problemy z jakimi mierzy się UE w działaniach na rzecz środowiska i klimatu w Azji. Dzięki temu możliwe jest udzielenie odpowiedzi na pytanie jakimi narzędziami UE stara się realizować swoje traktatowe zobowiązanie zwalczania zmian klimatu, oraz wpływać na partnerów w Azji. Rozdział ten jest również wprowadzeniem do drugiej części książki, w której przedstawiono trzy przykłady unijno-azjatyckiej współpracy dotyczącej środowiska i klimatu.
Numerical Variables Analysis and Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Groundnut with Microbial Cultures in Coastal Zone of Puducherry
Authors: Ravi S. , Rangasami S.R. Shri , Sathiya K. , Rajanbabu V. , Fanish S. Anitta , Murugaragavan R. , Yazhini G. , Kumar T. Pradeesh
Published: July 2024

Background: The precise application of phosphorus fertilizer is pivotal in determining Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) productivity. The high demand of phosphorus for energy transfer molecules involved in nitrogen fixation makes it essential for leguminous crop. A field experiment was conducted at Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Puducherry during 2021 to 2023 to explore the performance of groundnut by employing an optimal combination of microbial culture alongside varying levels of phosphorus. Methods: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 10 treatments and replicated thrice. The treatments consisted of different doses of phosphorus (@ 20, 40 and 60 kg/ha) with and without seed treatment with DGRC culture. Result: The experiment results of the three years study revealed that a variable response of groundnut to P fertilizer rates and rhizobium inoculant on sandy loam soil in puducherry. P fertilizer rates combined with DGRC inoculant had a significant influence on growth, root nodule, nodule dry weight, pod and kernel yield. From this study, it may concluded that combined application of P fertilizer @ 60 kg/ha and seed treatment of DGRC culture inoculants @ 20 g/kg seed have the potential to increase the productivity and profitability of groundnut. Correlation and Regression analysis also indicated that the yield attributes had a positive impact on groundnut yield.
Serial Mediation Analysis of Psychological Inflexibility and Daytime Insomnia Rumination in the Relationship Between Dysfunctional Beliefs About Sleep and Insomnia in College Students
Authors: San Miguel Guadalupe G. , Woolley Mercedes G. , Lee Eric B. , Smith Brooke M. , Culianos Demi , Levin Michael E. , Twohig Michael P.
Published: July 2024

Emerging research suggests that psychological inflexibility may be a factor contributing to the development and maintenance of insomnia. However, less is known about the potential cognitive pathways that may explain this relationship. In this study, we investigated the serial mediating effects of psychological inflexibility and daytime insomnia-related rumination on the association between dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep (DBAS) and insomnia symptoms. The sample included 490 college students who underwent assessments at two time points over a 1-month period. The results of our mediational tests yielded significant indirect effects, supporting the prediction that psychological inflexibility and daytime insomnia rumination serially mediate the relationship between DBAS and insomnia. The study provides insights into potential mechanisms for insomnia, emphasizing the role of psychological inflexibility in perpetuating maladaptive cognitive processes associated with insomnia. Future researchers should explore other maladaptive responses to insomnia-related concerns and distress, such as worry and safety behaviors, and replicate findings in clinically elevated insomnia samples.
The Impacts of Intervention Practices With Abused Women in Domestic Violence Shelters: An Integrative Review of the Literature
Authors: Côté Isabelle , Frappier Danica
Published: July 2024

This article presents the results of an integrative review of the literature on domestic violence shelter practices, drawing upon 23 studies conducted in five countries from 25 peer-reviewed articles published between 2005 and 2020. The purpose of the review was to understand the impacts of intervention practices on abused women during their stay at a domestic violence shelter. Seven inclusion criteria were used to assess the studies included in the review. A thematic analysis revealed seven themes, divided into two main categories: formal interventions and practices related to shelter culture. These results highlight important implications for policy, research, and practices in domestic violence shelters that are discussed in this article.
Des progrès remarquables de l'exploitation forestière sur la Côte Ouest d'Afrique
Authors: Aubréville A.
Published: July 2024

Dernièrement, les zones forestières de la côte ouest-africaine ont enregistré des progrès notables en matière d'exportation de bois. De nouvelles industries locales sont à l'origine de l'augmentation particulièrement importante des exportations de sciages et de placages. Les pays dans lesquels ces progrès ont été les plus importants sont le Nigeria et la Gold Coast. La Guinée espagnole a également enregistré une progression importante de ses exportations de grumes.
Les industries forestières en Sierra Leone
Authors: Pelly R.S.
Published: July 2024

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Escape from the periphery. World-system of cinema and Polish film
Authors: Stelmach Miłosz
Published: July 2024

The main aim of this text is to outline the possibilities of applying Immanuel Wallerstein’s world-systems theory to the analysis of cinema. Concepts developed by Wallerstein, especially the notion of the relationship between the core and the periphery of international political-economic systems, can be useful in trying the hegemony of Hollywood cinema in the global circulation of film content, as well as the positions smaller film industries occupy in relation to it. The assumptions of this theory will be tested using the example of the cinema of Central and Eastern Europe in recent decades, making it possible to determine its relative hierarchy in the global chain of production and consumption of audiovisual content. Special attention has been focused on Poland, presented as a model example of a local film industry attempting to emerge from the peripheral position it occupied after the political transformation of 1989.
Prospects for the use of industrial exoskeletons in railway transport as personal protective equipment
Authors: Kanonin Yuriy , Tihomirov Oleg
Published: July 2024

Purpose: to identify the most effective models of industrial exoskeletons, determine the possibility of using industrial exoskeletons for work carried out on railway transport, identify their main disadvantages and propose options for improving their design. Methods: search and comparative analysis of information on new industrial exoskeletons used in various areas of life to determine the possibility and feasibility of their wider implementation in railway transport. Results: a review and assessment of industrial exoskeletons currently manufactured in the Russian Federation was carried out. Practical significance: It has been revealed that in most cases, harmful working conditions for workplaces at railway transport enterprises are caused by the factor of labor severity. The influence of this factor can be reduced by using modern personal protective equipment (PPE) for the musculoskeletal system of workers. It has been established that industrial exoskeletons are promising PPE for reducing physical activity. Recommendations on their choice for a number of railway transport professions are given
Structural approach to assessing the performance of the monitoring system of engineering structures of the cablestayed bridge over the Petrovsky Canal in the construction of the western speed diameter highway in St. Petersburg. Part 1
Authors: Mahon'ko Andrey , Lazarev Yuriy , Antonyuk Anatoliy
Published: July 2024

Purpose: assessing the performance of the monitoring system for engineering structures and assessing the current state of the structures of the cable-stayed bridge across the Petrovsky Canal in the alignment of the Western High-Speed Diameter highway in the city of St. Petersburg due to the occurrence of emergency situations in which accelerometers on the pylons record values exceeding the limit. Methods: statistical data from the databases of the existing system of monitoring engineering structures is used to obtain the results. The tasks, set within the framework of the study, are accomplished by applying the theoretical methods of scientific knowledge: the analytical method, the mathematical statistics theory, induction. Results: the resulting structural approach to assessing the performance of the monitoring system for engineering structures on cable-stayed bridges makes it possible to reduce the number of false alarms of the system and assess the current state of the bridge structure. Within the framework of the III stage of the structural approach, it is proposed to develop a methodology for assessing the performance of the monitoring system for engineering structures with subsequent assessment of the current state of cable-stayed bridge structures. Practical significance: the results of the work are important for construction as they expand the understanding of the features of the mechanism of soil freezing.
Mathematical modeling of thermodynamic processes in subway ventilation shafts
Authors: Sokornov Anton , Kon'kov Aleksandr , Filonov Yuriy , Kozin Evgenii
Published: July 2024

Objective: To develop recommendations for performing thermal engineering calculations during the ventilation shafts renovation with the creation of internal thermal insulation made of foam glass concrete. Methods: Mathematical modeling by the Metrogiprotrans method of the shaft lining in an elastic medium for specified movements from expanding ice; mathematical modeling by the finite elements method of a system including a ground massive, shaft lining and a load from convection (cold air flow). Results: The criteria for the risk of the ventilation shafts lining destruction during freezing of water-saturated soil behind the lining have been established. It has been established that the destruction of cast-iron lining from the ice expansion depends on the amount of soil resistance and the size of voids behind the lining, but not on the depth of the location of the section under consideration. An influence assessment of the soil thermodynamic characteristics during the ventilation shafts operation in conditions of alternating temperatures has been performed. It was found that as a result of a very wide change in the thermal characteristics of the medium, the temperature behind the lining during thermodynamic calculations changes insignificantly — within 1 °C, and the thermal characteristics of the foam glass concrete layer play a decisive role in heat distribution. Practical importance: The results of the study can be used during the inspection of subway ventilation shafts, as well as an algorithm for conducting thermodynamic calculations for projecting shafts renovation with an insulation made of foam glass concrete.
Experimental determination of external characteristics of AC traction substations for selection of parameters of active devices of traction power supply system
Authors: Komyakov Aleksandr , Tarasevich Viktor
Published: July 2024

Objective: to develop a method of experimental determination of external characteristics of alternating current traction substations for selection of parameters of active devices of traction power supply system. Methods: finding of equivalent currents of phases of a step-down transformer using the theory of linear electric circuits; statistical methods, including: construction and approximation of external characteristics of regression analysis methods, construction of theoretical and experimental law of distribution of equivalent current of traction load and determination of current quantile for a given confidence probability. Results: advantages and disadvantages of methods of simulation modeling of traction power supply system as applied to determination of parameters of active devices are shown, possibilities of experimental method are given. A detailed description of the conducted experiment is given, connection schemes of measuring devices and vector diagrams of currents and voltages are shown. The main stages of the proposed methodology for selecting the parameters of the booster transformer are outlined. Calculation formulas for determining the equivalent phase currents are presented, the external characteristic for the selected traction substation is constructed. The theoretical and experimental distribution law of the equivalent current of the traction load was constructed and the quantiles of the equivalent current were determined, which amounted to 400 A at a confidence level of 0.968. The maximum required value of volt additive for the selected traction substation and the law of volt additive voltage control for the booster transformer were determined. Practical importance: the proposed methodology of selecting the parameters of active devices of traction power supply system based on the experimental determination of external characteristics of traction substations will allow to determine more accurately the energy performance of booster transformers. It is supposed to improve the methodology by processing the results of synchronous measurements of currents and voltages at neighboring traction substations feeding the inter-substation zone. This will make it possible to expand the possibilities of application of active devices of the traction power supply system and improve the algorithms of booster transformer operation, including taking into account the operation of controlled reactive power compensation devices.
A method for the refined calculation of pressure in the brake cylinders of a train, taking into account the influence of compressed air leaks distributed along the length of the brake line
Authors: Osipov Dmitry
Published: July 2024

Objective: to develop a methodology for estimating the filling value of the brake cylinders of a freight train, taking into account the amount of air leakage distributed along the length of the brake line. As initial data for determining the pressure of the brake cylinders, use the pressure drop in the brake line along the length of the train, the amount of charging pressure in the head of the train and the discharge stage of the equalizing tank. Methods: experimental study of gas dynamic processes in key volumes of the braking system in the head and tail parts of the train, such as: brake line and brake cylinder. Approximation of experimental data obtained from the braking system of a real train with the derivation of generalized equations. Results: as a result of the research, refined mathematical models were obtained that allow determining the pressure in the brake cylinder of any car, as well as the average pressure in the brake cylinders along the length of the train, taking into account the amount of leakage of the charging pressure in the head of the train and the length of the train in the cars. Practical significance: The application of a new methodology for calculating the filling value of brake cylinders will allow taking into account the influence of the length of the brake line on the braking force of each train car. This will help to correct the equation of train movement and improve the accuracy of calculating the braking distance of freight trains, taking into account the technical condition of the braking network.
Radiation diagnostic methods for cerebral stroke (review article)
Authors: Emelyanova Natalia V. ,   Derzhavin Tambov State University, Khazov Leonid A. ,   Tambov Regional Oncology Clinical Dispensary,   Derzhavin Tambov State University
Published: July 2024

Abstract. This research is devoted to a review of the possibilities of diagnosing stroke of the brain in modern radiology. Diagnosis and confirmation of this disease is based on the use of radiation research methods, each of which has its own advantages and limitations. Today, the capabilities of the radiation diagnostic method for cerebral stroke have expanded significantly due to the evolution of high technologies. But with all the advantages of advanced research methods, basic methods for detecting pathology do not lose their relevance. The research purpose is to assess the current state of the issue of diagnosing cerebral stroke. Materials and methods: a search was conducted in the literature on radiology, in electronic scientific databases PubMed and the database of the Russian scientific electronic library eLibrary using keywords and phrases: brain computed tomography, brain magnetic resonance imaging. Results. Various methods for diagnosing cerebral stroke have their own advantages and disadvantages. Brain computed tomography is a key tool in the diagnosis of acute stroke. It provides valuable information about the presence and severity of ischemia and helps rule out other potential causes of neurological dysfunction. Mandatory computed tomography is recommended for all patients with suspected acute ischemic stroke. However, this method may not be effective enough in diagnosing ischemic stroke in the early stages, since its manifestations may be mild or completely absent. MRI can visualize the arteries and veins of the brain without the use of contrast agents. Various MRI techniques, including diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, and T1 and T2 weighted imaging, provide information about the location and severity of stroke. Despite the benefits of MRI, additional research is needed to fully understand its diagnostic capabilities and to further improve evaluation protocols for stroke patients. Conclusion: vector of development of modern radiation diagnostics creates all the conditions for the natural development and active growth of diagnostic capabilities for cerebral stroke.
Aumentando a nascente escola brasileira
Authors: Pitta Fernanda Mendonça
Published: July 2024

O texto propõe uma contribuição ao campo de estudo da história das exposições de arte e do colecionismo, abordando um episódio significativo da história das exposições da AIBA ainda não suficientemente explorado pela bibliografia: a mostra de Almeida Júnior na Academia, em 1882, e a subsequente compra de três das telas expostas pelo governo imperial, a partir de uma oferta feita pelo artista. Partindo da análise de fontes primárias ainda pouco exploradas pela historiografia da AIBA e do pintor, busca compreender as estratégias que Almeida Júnior lança mão para tentar ter suas obras incluídas na coleção da Academia, inscrevendo a si próprio na tradição daquela instituição e contribuindo à constituição de um corpus de arte nacional. Reconstituindo a exposição de 1882, fazendo uma síntese da sua apreciação pela crítica de época, bem como observando a tentativa de inserção das obras ofertadas no conjunto da galeria da escola, o artigo visa também avaliar qual seria o aporte do artista para o enriquecimento da “nascente”, e controversa, “escola brasileira de pintura”.
SUKUK RATING: MATURITY, SUKUK STRUCTURE AND GUARANTEE WITH PROFITABILITY AS MODERATION
Authors: Ulum Rafiatul , Mubarok Muhammad Husni
Published: July 2024

Introduction: The development of corporate sukuk in Indonesia increases every year, which is why a credible sukuk rating is very necessary. Sukuk is a sharia investment instrument with minimal risk. This research aims to determine the factors that influence sukuk ratings from non-financial factors such as maturity, sukuk structure and guarantee with profitability as moderation through 130 samples of corporate sukuk issued in 2018-2022.
Method: The method used is descriptive analysis, Ordinal Logistic Regression and Moderate Analysis Regression with SPSS 25 software.
Results: The research results show that maturity and structure sukuk have a significant negative effect, the guarantee has a significant positive effect on sukuk rating. Profitability is not able to moderate the influence of maturity on sukuk rating, profitability weakens the influence of the sukuk structure on the sukuk rating and profitability strengthens the influence of guarantee on the sukuk rating on the sukuk rating.
Conclusion and suggestion: Therefore, potential investors must pay attention to the sukuk ranking and the company's level of profitability before deciding to invest. Companies must pay attention to the company's economic and non-economic conditions in order to minimize the risk of default.