bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BRT oil price combination forecasting based on the dispersion degree of triangular fuzzy numbers
Authors: Zhang Kai , Wang Yixiang , Hu Zhicheng , Zhou Ligang
Published: November 2023

Combination forecasting is an effective tool to improve the forecasting rate by combining single forecasting methods. The purpose of this paper is to apply a new combination forecasting model to predicting the BRT crude oil price based on the dispersion degree of two triangular fuzzy numbers with the circumcenter distance and radius of the circumcircle. First, a dispersion degree of two triangular fuzzy numbers is proposed to measure the triangular fuzzy numbers with the circumcenter distance and radius of the circumcircle, which can be used to predict the fluctuating trend and is suitable for crude oil futures price. Second, three single prediction methods (ARIMA, LSSVR and GRNN) are then presented to combine traditional statistical time set prediction with the latest machine learning time prediction methods which can strengthen the advantage and weaken the disadvantage. Finally, the practical example of crude oil price forecasting for London Brent crude futures is employed to illustrate the validity of the proposed forecasting method. The experimental results show that the proposed forecasting method produces much better forecasting performance than some existing triangular fuzzy models. The prediction error is reduced to 2.7 from 3–5 in oil price combination forecasting, in another comparison experiment the error is reduced to 0.0135 from 1. The proposed combination forecasting method, which fully capitalizes on the time sets forecasting model and intelligent algorithm, makes the triangular fuzzy prediction more accurate than before and has effective applicability.
A fuzzy based Q – learning approach to prevent sinkhole attacks in MANET (FQ – SPM)
Authors: Kumari Ankita , Dutta Sandip , Chakraborty Soubhik
Published: November 2023

Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) are considered one of the significant and growing areas in today’s scenario of technological advancement. It is an infrastructure-less and dynamic ad-hoc network that requires a connection between nodes to deliver packets and data. However, its design adopts a connection-less approach, at the helm of which no monitoring node exists. Hence, the threat of maintaining the network’s security remains an uphill task. Many attacks have been attempted to breach the protection of the MANET. This paper discusses one of the most potent attacks in a MANET infrastructure, the Sinkhole Attack. We try to minimize the possibility of a sinkhole attack using a Fuzzy Q-learning-based approach, a reinforcement learning technique. The results are encouraging, suggesting that sinkhole attacks can be minimized to a great extent after the adaption of the proposed approach.
Dynamic reconfiguration of active distribution network based on improved backtracking search algorithm
Authors: Li Wenying , Guo Qinghong , Wen Ming , Zhang Yun , Pan Xin , Xiao Zhenfeng , Yang Shuzhi
Published: November 2023

This research proposes a dynamic reconfiguration model (DRM) and method for the distribution network, considering wind power, photovoltaic distributed generation (DG), and demand-side response. The reconfiguration goal is to minimize the total operating cost of the distribution network. The electricity purchase costs, DG operation costs, participation in demand response programs, network losses, and voltage deviations are selected to construct the optimization function. The DRM is established by clustered load data segments. An improved backtracking search algorithm incorporating a differential evolution learning strategy and adaptive chaotic elite search strategy is adopted to solve the DRM. The viability of the proposed method is validated by an IEEE 30-node simulation distributed system.
A systematic review for the fatigue driving behavior recognition method
Authors: Hou Junjian , Xu Yaxiong , He Wenbin , Zhong Yudong , Zhao Dengfeng , Zhou Fang , Zhao Mingyuan , Dong Shesen
Published: November 2023

Fatigue driving is one of the primary causative factors of road accidents. It is of great significance to discern, identify and warn drivers in time for traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents. In this paper, a systematic review for the fatigue driving behavior recognition method is developed to analyze its research status and development trends. Firstly, the data information and its application scenarios related to fatigue driving is detailed. Three driving behavior recognition methods based on different types of signal data are summarized and analyzed, and this signal data can be divided into physiological signal characteristics, visual signal characteristics, vehicle sensor data characteristics and multi-data information fusion. By summarizing and comparing the recognition effect of existing fatigue driving recognition methods, combined with deep learning technology, the paper concludes the fatigue driving behavior recognition method based on single data source has some shortcomings such as low accuracy and easy to be affected by external factors, but the recognition method based on multi-feature information fusion can achieve a exhilarated recognition result. Finally, some prospects are given to analyze the development trend of fatigue driving behavior recognition in the future.
Influence of targeted nursing-guided bladder filling on embryo transfer outcomes and patient comfort: A prospective open randomized controlled study
Authors: Huang Nannan , Fu Min , Gao Fumei , Wang Yanbing , Lu Man , Li Xin , Wang Dandan , Wang Jing
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: The success of assisted pregnancy relies heavily on the effectiveness of the embryo transfer process. Currently, embryo transfer is typically conducted with the assistance of abdominal ultrasound. OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of targeted nursing interventions on the embryo transfer procedure, its impact on pregnancy outcomes, and the level of patient comfort concerning bladder management throughout the procedure. METHODS: A total of 247 patients who underwent embryo transfer at the Reproductive Center of Peking University People’s Hospital from December 2019 to August 2020 were included in this study. These patients were categorized into two groups: the control group (n= 124) and the experimental group (n= 123). Within the control group, patients received conventional preoperative education, whereas those within the experimental group were subjected to targeted nursing interventions. Furthermore, patients in the experimental group were furnished with explicit instructions pertaining to the volume and timing of water intake. Multiple factors were assessed in this study, encompassing bladder filling, the quality of uterine imaging, the utilization of assistive devices during the surgical procedure, and pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, a post-operative questionnaire was administered to both groups to gauge their comfort levels regarding urinary retention. RESULTS: Following the targeted nursing intervention, ultrasound scans indicated an increase in bladder depth (5.91 ± 1.76 vs. 5.40 ± 1.61, P= 0.02), resulting in clearer endometrial imaging (96.74% vs. 88.71%, P= 0.02). Additionally, the experimental group reported significantly higher levels of comfort with urine retention (P= 0.01) compared to the control group, and these differences held statistical significance. Furthermore, the pregnancy rate in the experimental group was greater than that in the control group (52.85% vs. 50.8%, P> 0.05). CONCLUSION: Based on the premise that pregnancy rates remain unaffected, the implementation of targeted nursing care has the potential to augment bladder filling, enhance the quality of endometrial imaging, reduce the requirement for instrument-assisted embryo transfers, and notably enhance the comfort of patients in relation to urine retention.
Lung cancer histopathology image classification using transfer learning with convolution neural network model
Authors: Muniasamy Anandhavalli , Alquhtani Salma Abdulaziz Saeed , Bilfaqih Syeda Meraj , Balaji Prasanalakshmi , Karunakaran Gauthaman
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer (LC) is a harmful malignant tumor and potentially lethal illness. Therefore, early detection of LC is an urgent need, and dependent on the type of histology and the type of disease. The use of deep learning algorithms (DL) is required to analyse the histopathology images of LC and make treatment decisions accordingly. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to apply pretrained EfficientNetB7 model to facilitate the process of classifying LC histopathology images as primary malignancy categories (adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and large cell carcinoma) for early treatment of LC patients. Also, aims to analyse the performance of the proposed model using the accuracy measure. METHODS: The dataset of 15000 histopathology images of lung cancer were examined. EfficientNetB7, a special type of convolution neural network (CNN), pretrained with ImageNet for transfer learning were trained on this dataset. Accuracy metric was used for the evaluation of the proposed model. RESULTS: The feature extraction was performed by applying transfer learning using EfficientNetB7 as pretrained model. The proposed model achieved 99.77% accuracy, while previous studies model achieved over 90 to 99% accuracy. CONCLUSION: The employment of CNN based EfficientNetB7 model for the classification of LC based on histopathology images can speed up the diagnosis of LC and reduce the burden on pathologists for the early treatment of patients.
Effects of a workplace-based exercise program on shoulder pain and function in fruit workers: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Beltrán Sol Patricia , Batista Gabriel de Amorim , dos Passos Muana Hiandra Pereira , da Silva Hitalo Andrade , Locks Francisco , Cappato de Araújo Rodrigo
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: Shoulder pain affects millions of workers worldwide and is considered one of the leading causes of absenteeism and presenteeism. Therefore, using exercises in the work environment emerges as a strategy to prevent or reduce shoulder pain. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a workplace-based exercise program on shoulder pain and function in fruit workers. METHODS: This was an 8-week parallel two-arm randomized controlled trial. Forty-four fruit workers who reported chronic shoulder pain were randomized to an Experimental Group (EG) or Control Group (CG). The EG was submitted to a program of resistance and stretching exercises for eight weeks, twice a week. The CG received a booklet with muscle stretching and mobility exercises. The primary outcome was shoulder pain intensity; the secondary outcomes were Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and perceived global effect. RESULTS: Both groups showed reductions in pain intensity EG: 4.26 (95% CI 2.78–5.74) and CG: 3.74 (95% CI 1.98–5.50) points. The SPADI results showed an average reduction of 17.76 (CI 95% 3.10–32.43) for the EG and 18.39 (CI 95% 3.66–33.13) for the CG. The mean value of the perceived global effect for the CG was 3.45±2.01, and for the EG, the mean was 4.13±1.24. No differences were observed between groups in any outcome analyzed. CONCLUSION: Both groups showed significant changes in the analyzed outcomes. However, the workplace-based exercise program was not superior to the exercise booklet.
Shifting The Meaning Of Jihad In The Radical Islamic Movement (Stusy Of Suicide Bomb From Islamic Law Perspective)
Authors: Widiastuti Mila , P Inge Maulidiana , Bahrudin Bram Fahmi , Saadah Cici Nur
Published: November 2023

Jihad adalah seorang muslim bersungguh-sungguh dalam menggapai sesuatu yang bisa mendekatkan dirinya kepada Allah SWT, serta menjauhkan diri dari apa saja yang dilarang oleh-Nya. Dewasa ini jihad seringkali dipahami tidak sebagaimana mestinya. Kondisi ini dipicu oleh beberapa sebab, salah satunya interpretasi yang salah terhadap makna jihad, baik yang dipahami oleh beberapa Kaum Muslim atau non-Muslim. Bagi non-Muslim, mereka menilai jihad dalam Islam merupakan situasi yang tidak terkendali, irasional, dan konotasinya perang total. Sikap ekslusif tersebut melahirkan radikalisme dalam beragama, dan lagi-lagi Islamlah yang mendapat tudingan sebagai biang pencetus segala aksi kekerasan di berbagai belahan dunia. Berangkat dari itu, penelitian ini mencoba membahas tentang konsepsi jihad dalam gerakan Islam radikal. Kajian dalaam makalah ini berdasarkan kepustakaan. Sumber referensi yang digunakan dari buku fiqih, baik klasik maupun kontemporer. Tidak hanya kitab dan buku saja yang menjadi referensi dari makalah ini, referensinya mengutip dari jurnal yang terkait dengan isi kajian dalam makalah ini.
Interaction of PUFAs and Doxorubicin: the Enhanced Toxicity in Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Zajdel Alicja , Wilczok Adam
Published: November 2023

Doxorubicin (DOX) still remains one the most effective a clinical drug for breast cancer treatment. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), exert pronounced toxicity against many types of cancers including breast cancer. That is why it was decided to investigate the mechanism of DOX and PUFAs toxicity on SK-BR-3 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The influence of DOX on the PUFAs oxidation and effect of DOX and EPA or DHA on cellular metabolic activity, viability, cytotoxicity, apoptosis and oxidative DNA damage in these cells were measured. DOX induced oxidation of the EPA and DHA. Toxicity of DOX and PUFAs towards breast cancer cells was associated with oxidative damage. These PUFAs reduced growth of the tested cells and caused their death. EPA and DHA potentiated DOX toxic effects through induction of oxidative DNA damage. The antitumor effect of PUFAs alone and combined with DOX strongly depended on induction of the oxidative stress that facilitated cell death. The observed changes of DOX toxicity induced by PUFAs suggest the possibility of their application in developing therapeutic anticancer strategies.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - The Application of Selected off-label drugs found in medical databases
Authors: Kus Krzysztof , Sygit Maria , Barbara Maciuszek-Bartkowska , Ratajczak Piotr , Paczkowska Anna , Kopciuch Dorota , Zaprutko Tomasz
Published: November 2023

Medical databases are crucial tools in medicine and pharmacy, aiding studies on the impact of medical products on health and informing treatment decisions. However, prescribers must blend database insights with clinical expertise for accurate choices. Clinical experience doesn't always align with drug Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs). While SPC guidelines ensure safety, they might not optimize efficacy. For instance, treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often benefits from off-label therapies that are clinically and cost-effective. The study aimed to identify potential PCOS treatments beyond approved uses in Poland and globally. The methodology involved reviewing databases used by medical professionals. Out of 29, 11 databases were chosen based on off-label drug availability and relevance to PCOS. Results show that medical databases aid medical professionals in finding off-label PCOS treatments. These databases also assess a drug's potential efficacy and risks. However, their usefulness has limits, lacking comprehensive data on usage, mechanisms, and safety. When using literary databases, keyword selection significantly influences search results.
Protocolo técnico de taxidermia shmoo em Chiroptera
Authors: Moraes Neto Carlos Rodrigues , Guilhon Gabby Neves , Salles Leandro de Oliveira
Published: November 2023

As coleções mastozoológicas acondicionam espécimes de forma seca, através da taxidermia, ou úmida, através da preservação em álcool 70%. No caso dos morcegos, ambas preservações são comuns, mas na taxidermia seriada costuma-se manter na pele parte do esqueleto, ficando este material indisponível para análises morfológicas e afins. Neste protocolo, descrevemos uma técnica de taxidermia que possibilita a remoção completa do esqueleto craniano e pós-craniano da pele em poucos passos, podendo ser feita tanto com ambas as asas fechadas ou uma asa aberta e a outra fechada. Dessa forma, é possível analisar ambos os materiais de forma independente.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНИХ ПІДХОДІВ ДО ОЦІНКИ ЯКОСТІ ГОТЕЛЬНИХ ПОСЛУГ
Authors: Куракін Олександр
Published: November 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню методологічних підходів до оцінки якості готельних послуг. Досліджено, що якість сервісу є однією зі складових показників ефективності функціонування підприємств готельного господарства. Головною складовою всієї системи сервісу є якість безпосередньо готельної послуги. Аналіз дослідження у галузі оцінки і управління якістю готельних послуг дав можливість визначити, що існуючі методики оцінки якості готельних послуг базуються на моделях поведінки споживачів і забезпечують можливість побудови на їх основі моделей якості послуги. При дослідженні різних складових якості продукту в сфері обслуговування виявлено, що не вирішена проблема формування комплексного, загального методологічного підходу до управління якістю послуг та обслуговування. Основною метою дослідження була розробка оптимальної методики оцінки якості послуг, що дозволило б отримати найбільш достовірні результати, які будуть використовуватись при розробці рішень з управління якістю на підприємстві. Аналіз досліджень та публікацій показав, що дослідження підходів до оцінювання якості готельних послуг та розробка шляхів удосконалення якості готельного продукту є актуальною проблемою, вирішення як комплексного підходу. Відмічено необхідність оцінки ролі конкретного працівника у технологічному процесі обслуговування як невід’ємного фактору, що формує довготривале враження від готельного продукту. Дослідження питання управління якістю готельних послуг здійснено логічно та послідовно. Зокрема, проведено літературний огляд із зазначеної проблематики, проаналізовано сучасні методи оцінки якості готельного обслуговування, визначено, що одним із способів удосконалення механізму управління якістю готельних послуг може бути індивідуальна оцінка результатів роботи персоналу, запропоновано метод бальної оцінки якості роботи персоналу на кожному із етапів гостьового циклу та наведено приклад критеріїв оцінювання роботи працівників. Результати проведеного дослідження можуть бути корисними для працівників сфери туристичного та готельно-ресторанного бізнесу, науковців, викладачів, студентів вищих навчальних закладів, тощо.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ СИСТЕМИ УПРАВЛІННЯ БЕЗПЕЧНІСТЮ ТА ЯКІСТЮ ПРОДУКЦІЇ РЕСТОРАННОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА
Authors: Матвійчук Людмила , Чепурда Лариса , Чепурда Ганна
Published: November 2023

Стаття узагальнює наявні підходи до системи управління безпечністю та якістю продукції та послуг ресторанного господарства. Основною метою проведеного дослідження є визначення дієвих інструментів управління безпечністю та якістю продукції та послуг ресторанного господарства на основі досліджень міжнародного досвіду, а також перспектив впровадження кращих практик в діяльність українських суб’єктів індустрії гостинності. Систематизація літературних джерел та підходів до вирішення проблеми управління безпечністю та якістю продукції ресторанного господарства засвідчила, що більшість публікацій присвячені вирішенню проблеми безпеки харчових продуктів загалом. Питання впровадження систем управління безпечністю та якістю продукції саме ресторанного господарства, в публікаціях висвітлені недостатньо. Актуальність вирішення цієї наукової проблеми полягає в тому, що сучасний вектор розвитку України особливо гостро ставить питання відповідності технології виготовлення ресторанної продукції міжнародним нормам та стандартам. Дослідження питання впровадження системи управління безпечністю та якістю продукції ресторанного господарства в статті здійснено в наступній логічній послідовності: проведено аналіз міжнародного досвіду вирішення зазначеної проблеми, визначено, що в розвинутих країнах ефективно впроваджується міжнародна система НАССР, яка визначає алгоритм аналізу ризиків і критичних контрольних точок у межах усього ланцюга виготовлення та споживання ресторанної продукції в тому числі. Методичним інструментарієм проведеного дослідження стали методи статистичного аналізу, методи формалізації, розробки алгоритму, описові, аналітичні та синтетичні методи. Періодом дослідження обрано сучасний стан ресторанного господарства України та світу. Об’єктом дослідження обрано процес впровадження системи управління безпечністю та якістю ресторанної продукції в діяльність ресторанних господарств, оскільки саме зазначений процес дозволяє гарантувати високу якість та безпеку пропонованої продукції та послуг. Дослідження підтверджує та теоретично доводить, що впровадження системи НАССР надає ресторанним господарствам ряд внутрішніх та зовнішніх переваг. Результати проведеного дослідження можуть бути корисними для суб’єктів господарювання індустрії гостинності, різних сервісних компаній, які надають послуги з розробки та впровадження системи управління безпечністю та якістю продукції ресторанного господарства.
Banquets that appear in the International relations of ancient East Asia
Authors:   Korea Association of World History and Culture, Kang Eun-Young
Published: November 2023

The materials that provide a glimpse into ancient Japan’s drinking culture are the Manyoshu and Kaifumo. Alcohol in both collections of poetry is overwhelmingly related to banquets. Among these, the banquets held at diplomatic occasions were not simply drinking parties. Music, drinks, issues between the two countries, and the international situation were discussed in the informal meeting set up by the Prime ministe.In this article, I will explore the international situation in East Asia in the 8th century through banquets held at the private residence of King Nagaya in 724 and at the private residence of Fujiwara no Nakamaro in the Tenpyohoji era. In particular, I tried to explore aspects of the diplomacy that took place between Silla and Japan, and between Balhae and Japan.
A banquet held at the residence of King Nagaya in 724, many writers of immigrant origin who felt close to the Silla envoys attended. The Nagaya-o’s banquet became a place of peaceful friendship between the two countries. However, the banquet held at Fujiwara no Nakamaro’s residence during the Tenpyohoji era became the center stage of international politics in line with the situation in East Asia. When Fuhito Fujiwara was prime minister, it was very rare for a minister to meet a foreign envoy directly. However, during the time of Nagayao, the prime minister actively intervened in diplomatic powers, which were the inherent powers of the monarch, and ministerial diplomacy was in full swing. Furthermore, it was at its peak during the time of Fujiwara Fuhito. The essence of ministerial diplomacy is for the prime minister to personally contact diplomatic missions and control all or part of the diplomatic powers inherent in the monarch.n other words, it can be said that the banquet for a minister held at a private residence is the measure of ministerial diplomacy, rather than an event for honoring guests.
ANÁLISE GEOGRÁFICA DO TRABALHO NOS CINCO PRINCIPAIS MUNICÍPIOS SOJICULTORES DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Hettwer Henrique Rudolfo , Schiavone Cardoso Eduardo
Published: November 2023

Este artigo se insere em ampla pesquisa acerca da hegemonização do espaço rural brasileiro com a sojicultura. A cultura apresenta um viés agroexportador, fundado em um modelo neoliberal que oligopoliza o campo. A cadeia produtiva baseia-se na biotecnologia transgênica, em agrotóxicos e na mecanização, altamente especulativa, de natureza exógena. Uma das consequências do modelo dominante é a precarização do trabalho nos espaços geográficos que hegemoniza, em análise específica dos cinco principais municípios sojicultores do Rio Grande do Sul. Apesar das promessas de geração de emprego e renda, a matriz produtiva sojicultora não democratiza a reprodução do capital que gera às populações regionais. O capital é gerado, mas se concentra em oligopólios nacionais e estrangeiros; e não se reproduz na remuneração salarial e na geração de empregos, provocando a maior vulnerabilidade social dos municípios sojicultores.
Reforma en el COIP para abordar la violación de derechos en centros de rehabilitación
Authors: Loyola Castillo Katherine Marisol , Zamora Vázquez Ana Fabiola
Published: November 2023

Objetivos: Esta investigación se realizó con el objetivo de promover una reforma de ley que garantice el respeto a las personas con adicciones y sus derechos por parte de los propietarios y trabajadores de los centros de rehabilitación. Metodología: Se utilizó un método deductivo-inductivo y se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en la etapa de diagnóstico situacional, lo que permitió un estudio desde lo general hasta lo particular en relación con los derechos y los centros objeto de estudio a nivel nacional. En la etapa de propuesta, se empleó el método analítico, llevando a cabo un análisis detallado mediante entrevistas a personas que han estado en estos centros de rehabilitación. Resultados: El presente trabajo investigativo adoptó un enfoque legal, doctrinario y exploratorio sobre los derechos vulnerados por los propietarios y trabajadores de los centros de rehabilitación hacia las personas con enfermedades de alcoholismo y drogodependencia. Conclusión: Se permitió identificar cuáles son los derechos que se vulneran con mayor frecuencia en estos entornos. Área de estudio general: Derecho. Área de estudio específica: Derecho procesal.
Profitability analysis of Binadhan-20 production in some selected areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Sarkar MMA , Rahman MH , Islam S , Sultana R
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted to analyze the profitability of Binadhan-20 producing farmers in Mymensingh, Jamalpur and Rangpur districts of Bangladesh. This study was based on primary data which were collected from 150 Binadhan-20 producing farmers. In the sampled areas data were collected through pre-designed interview schedule from February-March, 2022 for achieving the purpose. In the study, costs and return analysis were done on both cash cost and full cost basis for estimating profitability. The cultivation of Binadhan-20 was profitable from the viewpoint of the farmers. The study found that Binadhan-20 production is profitable. The average net return per hectare was Tk. 29964. The net return was highest in Rangpur (Tk. 31735/ha) followed by Mymensingh (Tk. 30142/ha) and Jamalpur (Tk. 28015/ha), respectively. Benefit cost ratio was 1.41 and 2.02 on full cost and cash cost basis implying that the Binadhan-20 cultivation at farm level was profitable. Cobb-Douglas production function was chosen to determine the factor affecting gross return of Binadhan-20 production. All of the factors namely, human labour cost, power tiller cost, seed cost, fertilizer cost, irrigation cost, wedding cost and insecticides cost were statistically significant and positive. The regression coefficients for farming experience and agricultural training under all areas had negative but significant relationship at 5% and 10% level, respectively. The regression coefficient of age was positive and significant at 5% level. Under all areas, the regression coefficient of education and farm size was positive but not significant. The farmers in the study areas encountered some constraints to Binadhan-20 production. The first ranked constraint was unavailability of seeds in all areas (92%). Other constraints were lack of training (65%), lack of technical know-how (40%), natural calamities (36%), lack of capital (26%) and low education level of farmers (14%). The economic return of Binadhan-20 production encouraging to the farmer’s for more production.
Bangladesh J. Nuclear Agric, 37(1): 81-90, 2023
Transgressing Translation/Translating Transgression: The Lili Elbe Digital Archive and the Modalities of Translation
Authors: Caughie Pamela L.
Published: November 2023

This essay addresses a work that might fruitfully be approached as an international (auto)biography, the life narrative of Lili Elbe (published 1931), a major work in the history of gender variance. Using the versions of the narrative in a range of languages in the recently constructed, free-to-view Lili Elbe Digital Archive, this essay considers the many modalities of translation and transgression which comprise any effort to transition across linguistic, cultural, corporeal, epistemic, and generic boundaries. A concern with how bodies of knowledge as well as corporeal bodies are codified and circulated is fundamental not just to Translation Studies but to transgender studies and to the digital humanities as well, making these fields integral to any theoretical understanding of translation as such. It is argued not just that transgender should be understood as a mode of translation, but that translating transgender across languages, historical eras, and media provides an exemplary instance of, and a model for, the broader field of Translation Studies.
Fast Local Laplacian Filter Based on Modified Laplacian through Bilateral Filter for Coronary Angiography Medical Imaging Enhancement
Authors: Khan Sarwar Shah , Khan Muzammil , Alharbi Yasser
Published: November 2023

Contrast enhancement techniques serve the purpose of diminishing image noise and increasing the contrast of relevant structures. In the context of medical images, where the differentiation between normal and abnormal tissues can be quite subtle, precise interpretation might become challenging when noise levels are relatively elevated. The Fast Local Laplacian Filter (FLLF) is proposed to deliver a more precise interpretation and present a clearer image to the observer; this is achieved through the reduction of noise levels. In this study, the FLLF strengthened images through its unique contrast enhancement capabilities while preserving important image details. It achieved this by adapting to the image’s characteristics and selectively enhancing areas with low contrast, thereby improving the overall visual quality. Additionally, the FLLF excels in edge preservation, ensuring that fine details are retained and that edges remain sharp. Several performance metrics were employed to assess the effectiveness of the proposed technique. These metrics included Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Normalization Coefficient (NC), and Correlation Coefficient. The results indicated that the proposed technique achieved a PSNR of 40.12, an MSE of 8.6982, an RMSE of 2.9492, an NC of 1.0893, and a Correlation Coefficient of 0.9999. The analysis highlights the superior performance of the proposed method when contrast enhancement is applied, especially when compared to existing techniques. This approach results in high-quality images with minimal information loss, ultimately aiding medical experts in making more accurate diagnoses.
EEG Investigation on the Tactile Perceptual Performance of a Pneumatic Wearable Display of Softness
Authors: Carpi Federico , Valles Michele C. , Frediani Gabriele , Toci Tanita , Grippo Antonello
Published: November 2023

Multisensory human–machine interfaces for virtual- or augmented-reality systems are lacking wearable actuated devices that can provide users with tactile feedback on the softness of virtual objects. They are needed for a variety of uses, such as medical simulators, tele-operation systems and tele-presence environments. Such interfaces require actuators that can generate proper tactile feedback, by stimulating the fingertips via quasi-static (non-vibratory) forces, delivered through a deformable surface, so as to control both the contact area and the indentation depth. The actuators should combine a compact and lightweight structure with ease and safety of use, as well as low costs. Among the few actuation technologies that can comply with such requirements, pneumatic driving appears to be one of the most promising. Here, we present an investigation on a new type of pneumatic wearable tactile displays of softness, recently described by our group, which consist of small inflatable chambers arranged at the fingertips. In order to objectively assess the perceptual response that they can elicit, a systematic electroencephalographic study was conducted on ten healthy subjects. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) were recorded from eight sites above the somatosensory cortex (Fc2, Fc4, C2 and C4, and Fc1, Fc3, C1 and C3), in response to nine conditions of tactile stimulation delivered by the displays: stimulation of either only the thumb, the thumb and index finger simultaneously, or the thumb, index and middle finger simultaneously, each repeated at tactile pressures of 10, 20 and 30 kPa. An analysis of the latency and amplitude of the six components of SEP signals that typically characterise tactile sensing (P50, N100, P200, N300, P300 and N450) showed that this wearable pneumatic device is able to elicit predictable perceptual responses, consistent with the stimulation conditions. This proved that the device is capable of adequate actuation performance, which enables adequate tactile perceptual performance. Moreover, this shows that SEPs may effectively be used with this technology in the future, to assess variable perceptual experiences (especially with combinations of visual and tactile stimuli), in objective terms, complementing subjective information gathered from psychophysical tests.
Behavioral and Physiological Adaptation to Soil Moisture in the Overwintering Larvae of the Rice Stem Borer in the Subtropics
Authors: Dai Changgeng , Zhong Yuqi , Yu Jing , Cheng Yiyu , Hou Maolin
Published: November 2023

Diapausing larvae of the rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis Walker, overwinter in rice stubble. During overwintering, the larvae may move to sites with suitable moisture and undergo physiological changes to prepare for the declining temperature. This study measured the behavioral and physiological adaptation to soil moisture (25%, 50%, and 75% of saturated soil water content) in the diapausing larvae at 30, 60, and 90 days of treatment. The results showed that the diapausing C. suppressalis larvae behaviorally exhibited hygrotaxis and distributed mainly (65%) in the lower part (0–10 cm above the soil level) of the rice stem where the moisture was higher. Physiologically, the insects showed significantly decreased glycogen content and weight whereas increased trehalose content with decreasing soil moisture. In the subtropics where this study was conducted, the supercooling points of the insects were lower than the lowest ambient temperature, and the soil moisture had no significant effects on the cold hardiness (supercooling point) and survival of the diapausing C. suppressalis larvae. The decreased larval weight at low soil moisture may reduce the post-diapause reproductive potential of the larvae, which may open the potential of developing agronomic measures-based management of the overwintering C. suppressalis population.
Waste-Derived Fertilizer Acts as Biostimulant, Boosting Tomato Quality and Aroma
Authors: Russo Mariateresa , Di Sanzo Rosa , Marra Federica , Carabetta Sonia , Maffia Angela , Mallamaci Carmelo , Muscolo Adele
Published: November 2023

Tomato quality is intricately regulated by a combination of factors, including the presence of bioactive compounds referred to as secondary metabolites and various organoleptic characteristics. These attributes are notably influenced and harmonized by the specific growing conditions, with a particular emphasis on the type of fertilization employed. Traditionally, chemical fertilizers have been favored in crop cultivation due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to accelerate crop growth. However, in pursuit of sustainable and intelligent agricultural practices, there is a growing need for alternative fertilizers. In this context, the present study aimed to assess the impact of fertilizers derived from waste materials, specifically sulfur bentonite and orange residue (referred to as SB), on tomato quality. This assessment extended to examining qualitative and quantitative alterations in aroma-related volatile compounds and the antioxidant systems of tomatoes, in comparison to the conventional use of fertilizers such as horse manure (HM) and nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). The results obtained revealed distinct effects of different fertilizers on tomato quality. Notably, parameters such as TPRO (total protein), TCARB (total carbohydrate), LIC (lycopene content), TCAR (total carotenoid content), total phenols (TPHE), total flavonoids (TFLA), and aroma profiling exhibited significantly superior values in the group treated with sulfur bentonite (SB) fertilizer. These findings strongly suggest that the novel fertilizer functioned as a biostimulant, enhancing the nutraceutical and sensory attributes of tomatoes, with a pronounced impact on the synthesis of secondary metabolites and the aroma profile of the fruits.
Heat Stress Recovery of Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Leaves through Nitrogen Levels
Authors: Li Chunying , Yang Zaiqiang , Zhang Chunlong , Luo Jing , Jiang Nan , Zhang Fengyin , Zhu Wangsheng
Published: November 2023

To study the impact of nitrogen application on the photosynthetic structure and photosystem activity of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) leaves during the recovery stage after heat stress, the OJIP curve and JIP parameters were determined through a control experiment in an artificial climate chamber. The tomato variety was “Jinfen No. 1”. Four day/night temperature levels (25 °C/15 °C as control CKT; 30 °C/20 °C, lightly high-temperature LHT; 35 °C/25 °C, moderate high-temperature MHT; 40 °C/30 °C, severe high-temperature SHT) were set for a duration of 7 days. Five nitrogen supply levels (N1–N5: 0, 1.3, 1.95, 2.6 and 3.75 g/plant, respectively; 2.6 g/plant is the recommended nitrogen application rate, CKTN4) were applied. The results showed that the O, K, J, I and P phases on the chlorophyll a fluorescence curve were significantly affected by different nitrogen treatments in heat stress recovery. Compared with CKT, with the increase in nitrogen supply, the fluorescence intensity of SHTN2-SHTN5 treatment increased significantly at P, I and J phases, while that of MHTN1-MHTN4 treatment decreased. The fluorescence intensity of SHTN5 and SHTN3 increased by 13.27% and 10.10% in the P phase, 13.52% and 12.1% in the I phase and 20.16% and 26.18% in the J phase, respectively. There were highly significant differences (p < 0.01) in the impact of high temperatures and nitrogen levels on the fluorescence parameters. On the 1st day after short-term heat stress, N had no significant effect on Fv/FM, Fv, Fo and FM; however, their interaction was significant (p < 0.05). On the 8th day, there were no significant interaction effects between HT and N for Fv/Fo, ABS/RC and DIo/RC. Fv/Fo proved to be sensitive to the application of both high temperatures and nitrogen. Under all five nitrogen applications, temperature played a significant role in increasing DIo/RC, especially for N2 and N3. The results indicated that decreasing the nitrogen application under SHT resulted in a higher number of active RCs and an increased value of specific energy flux (ABS/RC, TRo/RC and DIo/RC), indicating the enhanced ability of RC to reduce plastoquinone. The study provides a reference for the diagnosis of nitrogen nutrition under high-temperature stress using chlorophyll fluorescence methods.
Multi-Environment Testing Based G × E Interactions Reveal Stable Host-Plant Resistance against Sterility Mosaic Disease in Pigeonpea
Authors: Mediga Kasi Rao , Sunkad Gururaj , Kulkarni Sunil , Chandran U. S. Sharath , Ghosh Raju , Kshirsagar Dipak , Sonnappa Muniswamy , Katravath Srinivas , Parthasarathy Ashwini , Sharma Mamta
Published: November 2023

Sterility mosaic disease (SMD) is a serious biotic restraint in pigeonpea-growing regions of the Indian subcontinent. Disease control using chemicals like acaricides is not economical or sustainable, pointing towards host plant resistance as the ideal strategy for its management. In this study, from preliminary screening of 75 pigeonpea germplasm accessions and breeding lines, 21 pigeonpea genotypes showing moderate resistance to SMD were selected and again assessed at two multi-environment locations during Kharif 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. Analysis of variance partitioned the variation between the main effects of genotype and genotype × environment (GGE). The results revealed a significant variation (p ˂ 0.05) in the SMD incidence between the tested genotypes, environment, and their interactions. Genotype variance contributed the greatest effect (63.56%) to the total variation and it represents the maximum disease variation. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found for the levels of SMD incidence between the test environments. We observed that SMD incidence had a high negative correlation with the maximum temperature (r = −0.933), and positively correlated with the rainfall (r = 0.502). Analysis of principal components 1 and 2 of the GGE explained 95.33% of the total variation and identified 10 genotypes (G1, G3, G4, G8, G10, G12, G13, G15, G20, and G21) showing moderate resistance stability across the environments. As new sources of resistance to SMD, these genotypes should be incorporated in pigeonpea breeding trials for further release. This research broadens the area of phenotyping and identifies stable resistance sources that can be used in future SMD resistance breeding projects.
Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPDC) by Mutation of NPC1 and NPC2: Aberrant Lysosomal Cholesterol Trafficking and Oxidative Stress
Authors: Lee Dongun , Hong Jeong Hee
Published: November 2023

Cholesterol trafficking is initiated by the endocytic pathway and transported from endo/lysosomes to other intracellular organelles. Deficiencies in cholesterol-sensing and binding proteins NPC1 and NPC2 induce accumulation in lysosomes and the malfunction of trafficking to other organelles. Each organelle possesses regulatory factors to induce cholesterol trafficking. The mutation of NPC1 and NPC2 genes induces Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPDC), which is a hereditary disease and causes progressive neurodegeneration, developmental disability, hypotonia, and ataxia. Oxidative stress induces damage in NPDC-related intracellular organelles. Although studies on the relationship between NPDC and oxidation are relatively rare, several studies have reported the therapeutic potential of antioxidants in treating NPDC. Investigating antioxidant drugs to relieve oxidative stress and cholesterol accumulation is suggested to be a powerful tool for developing treatments for NPDC. Understanding NPDC provides challenging issues in understanding the oxidative stress–lysosome metabolism of the lipid axis. Thus, we elucidated the relationship between complexes of intracellular organelles and NPDC to develop our knowledge and suggested potential antioxidant reagents for NPDC therapy.
Sentiment Analysis of Arabic Course Reviews of a Saudi University Using Support Vector Machine
Authors: Louati Ali , Louati Hassen , Kariri Elham , Alaskar Fahd , Alotaibi Abdulaziz
Published: November 2023

This study presents the development of a sentimental analysis system for high education students using Arabic text. There is a gap in the literature concerning understanding the perceptions and opinions of students in Saudi Arabia Universities regarding their education beyond COVID-19. The proposed SVM Sentimental Analysis for Arabic Students’ Course Reviews (SVM-SAA-SCR) algorithm is a general framework that involves collecting student reviews, preprocessing them, and using a machine learning model to classify them as positive, negative, or neutral. The suggested technique for preprocessing and classifying reviews includes steps such as collecting data, removing irrelevant information, tokenizing, removing stop words, stemming or lemmatization, and using pre-trained sentiment analysis models. The classifier is trained using the SVM algorithm and performance is evaluated using metrics such as accuracy, precision, and recall. Fine-tuning is done by adjusting parameters such as kernel type and regularization strength to optimize performance. A real dataset provided by the deanship of quality at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) is used and contains students’ opinions on various aspects of their education. We also compared our algorithm with CAMeLBERT, a state-of-the-art Dialectal Arabic model. Our findings show that while the CAMeLBERT model classified 70.48% of the reviews as positive, our algorithm classified 69.62% as positive which proves the efficiency of the suggested SVM-SAA-SCR. The results of the proposed model provide valuable insights into the challenges and obstacles faced by Arab Universities post-COVID-19 and can help to improve their educational experience.
DFT Calculations of Silver Atom Modified Tungsten Disulfide Monolayer as Promising Sensing Materials for Small Molecular Toxic Gases
Authors: Zhao Qi , He Jin , Li Songyuan , Li Suya , Ning Qi , Cui Hao
Published: November 2023

In the contemporary context, the significance of detecting harmful gases cannot be overstated, as it profoundly affects both environmental integrity and human welfare. In this study, theoretically, density functional theory was employed to explore the adsorption behavior of three prevalent hazardous gases, namely CO, NO2, and SO2, on silver-atom-modified tungsten disulfide (WS2) monolayer. The multifaceted analysis encompasses an array of critical aspects, including the adsorption structure, adsorption energy, electron transfer, and charge density difference to unravel the adsorption behavior. Further exploration of electronic properties encompassing band structure, density of states (DOS), and work function was conducted. The ambit of our exploration extends to the desorption properties based on adsorption-free energies. Among these gas molecules, NO2 stands out with the highest adsorption energy and the most substantial electron transfer. Notably, each of these adsorption processes triggers a redistribution of electron density, with NO2 exhibiting the most pronounced effect. Furthermore, the adsorptions of CO, NO2, and SO2 induce a noteworthy reduction in the band gap, prompting the reconfiguration of molecular orbitals. Additionally, the adsorption of these gases also leads to an increase in the work function of Ag-WS2 to a different extent. Our investigation of desorption properties uncovers that Ag-WS2 can adeptly function at ambient temperatures to detect CO and SO2. However, for NO2 detection, higher temperatures become imperative due to the necessity for poison removal. The implications of our findings underscore the tremendous potential of Ag-WS2 as a sensing material for detecting these hazardous gases. Our research extends to the broader realm of surface modification of transition metal dichalcogenides and their promising applications in the domain of gas sensing.
Gudáang ‘láa Hl ḵíiyanggang: I Am Finding Joy in Haida Repatriation and Research
Authors: Bell Sdahl Ḵ’awaas Lucy
Published: November 2023

Over 12,000 Haida belongings and 500 Haida ancestral remains were collected and locked away in museums at the height of colonization in the late 1800s to early 1900s. It has been my lifelong quest to undo the colonial harm done to my Ancestors and their belongings. With gudáang ‘láa, (joy) as a foundational philosophy and methodology, I am researching and telling the story of Haida repatriation and reconciliatory work with museums.
n-K-Increasing Aggregation Functions
Authors: Mesiar Radko , Kolesárová Anna , Šeliga Adam , Halaš Radomír
Published: November 2023

We introduce and discuss the concept of n-ary K-increasing fusion functions and n-ary K-increasing aggregation functions, K being a subset of the index set {1,…,n} indicating in which variables a considered function is increasing. It is also assumed that this function is decreasing in all other variables. We show that each n-ary K-increasing aggregation function is generated by some aggregation function which enables us to introduce and study the properties of n-ary K-increasing aggregation functions related to the properties of their generating aggregation functions. In particular, we also discuss binary K-increasing aggregation functions, including fuzzy implication and complication functions, among others.