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The Impact of Voice Mutation on the Musical Activities of Adolescents
Authors: Platica Adina , Nevzorova Valentina
Published: February 2025

Musical performance is a unique form of artistic expression where music gains its full realization through the act of performance. Unlike painting or sculpture, where the work exists in a completed form, music is represented by a score – a potential awaiting sound embodiment. The performer serves as a crucial mediator between the composer and the listener, transforming musical symbols into a living, emotionally charged piece. This process is not only cognitive and emotional but also involves physical coordination necessary to produce sound, blending auditory and motor elements in a dynamic interaction. Adolescence, a critical period of personal development, presents unique challenges for performers due to ongoing physiological and psychological changes, particularly voice mutation. Engaging in musical activities like singing fosters cognitive, emotional, and physical growth, promoting emotional stability and self-expression. This study explores the psychophysiological aspects of performance, particularly during adolescence, where voice and emotional expressiveness develop harmoniously, enhancing resilience and supporting the young performer‘s overall well-being.
The West on the Beaten Path of Totalitarianism
Authors: Dimov Neno
Published: February 2025

Ronald Reagan: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn‘t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same…”. In order to fight for our freedom, we must recognize the threats to it. Although their essence does not change, their forms are almost always different. Totalitarian systems have the same characteristics. These are systems with completely centralized power, with political, economic, social and intellectual life placed under complete state control. In order to realize its goals, the totalitarian system needs an ideology that must replace the traditional understanding of legality with an ideological justification derived from some abstraction. The general characteristics can be further described with the construction of the bureaucratic system necessary for control, with the related imposition of ideology, propaganda, the need for total censorship and the most terrible – terror. It is ubiquitous and continuous, having both a physical and a moral dimension. This article sets out to examine the main directions of modern totalitarian ideology, focusing mostly on LGBT+ and partly on supporting green policies, looking at the main tools for its imposition – the centralization of power, anticapitalism, propaganda and censorship.
Inclusive Education: Essence, Prerequisites for Its Emergence, Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Kostov Georgi
Published: February 2025

Educational systems around the world are challenged to provide effective education for all the children. This has led to increased interest in the idea of inclusive education. More broadly, it is seen as a reform that supports and welcomes diversity among all learners. Behind the idea of inclusion lies something inherent in every person – respect for the personality of the other and sharing a common world. Inclusion, besides being a leading value in the modern democratic society, is also a fundamental term for the social model. In the concept of inclusive education, it is of key importance to note that inclusion in education also means inclusion in society. The present article examines the essence of the inclusive education, its principles and components. It analyzes and systemizes the prerequisites for its emergence, summarizes the concept of inclusion, while at the same time the article highlights some challenges and opportunities in the field of inclusive education.
On the Path of Emotions – Small Steps Forming Big Values
Authors: Ilieva Tsvetoslava
Published: February 2025

This article shares the experience of working towards the development of emotional intelligence in children of preschool age. Familiarity with emotions, being aware of them, management and integration of the accumulated knowledge and experience in the search for solutions in specific life situations. The interrelationship between emotional intelligence and value system in the formation of social, emotional and personal competences in adolescents is studied.
Exploring bullying and cyberbullying behaviors among adolescents in Kosovo: Gender differences, victimization, and fear predictors
Authors: Millaku Jetmira , Tasevska Daniela , Celcima Denis , Kraja-Bardhi Eglantina
Published: February 2025

This study examines bullying and cyberbullying behaviors among adolescents in six cities across Kosovo, with a particular focus on gender differences, the factors influencing fear of being bullied, and the impact of cultural and demographic variables. The research involved a survey of 646 adolescents aged 14–19, utilizing the Bullying and Cyberbullying Behaviors Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and multiple regression analyses to assess the prevalence of bullying, gender disparities, and key predictors of fear. The study found that verbal bullying, including name-calling and teasing, was the most frequently reported form of aggression. Males exhibited higher involvement in physical (p < 0.001) and cyber aggression (p < 0.001) than females. Additionally, males were significantly more likely to engage in behaviors such as sharing unauthorized images (p = 0.013), making sexually inappropriate remarks (p < 0.001), and damaging property (p = 0.005). These findings align with traditional gender expectations in Kosovo, where expressions of dominance and aggression are more commonly associated with masculinity. No substantial gender differences were observed in indirect forms of bullying, such as social exclusion (p = 0.305). Regression analysis identified bullying victimization as the most significant predictor of fear (p < 0.001), accounting for 81% of the variance. While gender had a minor influence (p = 0.052), with females reporting slightly higher fear levels, age (p = 0.182) and overall bullying experiences (p = 0.715) did not significantly contribute to fear predictions. The findings highlight the psychological burden of bullying victimization and emphasize the role of cultural influences in shaping aggressive behaviors among adolescents. Addressing these issues requires targeted interventions that consider the social context of bullying. The study underscores the necessity for culturally responsive prevention strategies that promote emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible digital engagement. Implementing gender-sensitive approaches can help challenge social norms that perpetuate aggressive behavior and empower victims to seek support. Further research should explore the long-term impact of cultural and developmental factors on bullying tendencies to foster safer and more inclusive school environments.
Causal relationship between athlete branding communication and social media communication process and value added of sports industry in Thailand
Authors: Ritnuang Jutarat
Published: February 2025

This research aimed to develop a model of the relationship between sports athlete branding communication, the social media communication process, and the value added to the sports industry in Thailand. This research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative methodology was used to test the cause-and-effect relationship between sports athlete branding communication, the social media communication process, and the value added to the sports industry in Thailand. Data were collected using questionnaires from 209 Thai individuals with experience in watching sports competitions in Thailand. Qualitative methodology was conducted using phenomenological methods from in-depth interviews, and the results of these interviews were confirmed by holding focus groups with three marketing communication and branding experts and two sports communication academics. Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The results of the research hypotheses indicated that 1) athlete branding communication has a direct effect on the value added to the sports industry in Thailand and an indirect effect on the value added to the sports industry in Thailand through the social media communication process, 2) athlete branding communication has a direct effect on the social media communication process, and 3) the social media communication process has a direct effect on the value added to the sports industry in Thailand. The analysis found that the hypothesized model was consistent with the empirical data and met the criteria with a χ2 value of 28.85, a p-value of 0.09, a χ2/df value of 1.44, a GFI value of 0.95, an AGFI value of 0.90, and an RMSEA value of 0.05. The benefits of this research can explain the causal relationship between athlete branding communication, the social media communication process, and the value added to the sports industry in Thailand. The results of the study can be used to manage sports communication in Thailand, leading to sustainable performance for the sports industry.
Beyond the knife: Attitudes and learning in Thai fruit and vegetable carving
Authors: Songnearm Sermsri , Srimuangmai Juraporn , Hongrattanavorakit Sakarin , Prontadavit Nonthalee , Chumkaew Krittin
Published: February 2025

This study aims to compare attitudes towards fruit and vegetable carving in Thai cuisine between Thai and foreign participants and evaluate the effectiveness of a short course in teaching this traditional art form. We split the study into two parts using a mix of methods. The first part polled 200 people (100 Thai and 100 foreign) about their attitudes towards carving courses. The second part set up a short course for 20 people (10 Thai and 10 foreign) to see how their skills improved and how satisfied they were with the course. The results revealed that Thai participants showed higher positive attitudes in all dimensions (personal, general, and cultural attitudes), with cultural attitudes scoring the highest (Thai: 4.68±0.19; foreign: 4.42±0.27). Both groups strongly agreed that fruit and vegetable carving enhances the value of Thai cuisine and reflects Thai cultural identity. In the short course evaluation, both groups achieved 'good' proficiency levels and reported high satisfaction with the teaching process and course benefits, particularly in the instructor's knowledge and competence. Both groups showed a strong interest in learning side dishes and fruit carving techniques. The study concludes that structured courses can effectively transmit these traditional skills across cultural boundaries. These findings provide valuable insights for developing educational programs that conserve cultural heritage while enhancing Thailand's culinary tourism appeal through structured learning.
Researching and determination of the strain sensitivity of the fabricated Bragg gratings
Authors: Kalizhanova Aliya , Kozbakova Ainur , Kunelbayev Murat , Aitkulov Zhalau , Imanbekova Ulghan
Published: February 2025

This article presents a systematic study of the stretching characteristics of polymer fiber Bragg gratings. Experimental data demonstrate that applying mechanical stretching to polymer fiber Bragg gratings enables a wide tuning range of the Bragg wavelength (over 50 nm) with high reproducibility, reversibility, and repeatability. It was also established that the strain sensitivity of polymer fiber Bragg gratings is 1.46 pm/με, which significantly exceeds the strain sensitivity of silica fiber Bragg gratings. Additionally, it is shown that the relationship between strain and the Bragg wavelength shift exhibits high linearity (correlation coefficient R² = 0.9995), ensuring the reliability of the gratings under mechanical loads. The study confirms the potential of polymer fiber Bragg gratings for use in WDM optical communication systems, fiber optic strain sensors, and medical sensors.
Publication rate of abstracts presented in ConsEuro meetings held between 2003 and 2019: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Cengiz-Yanardag Esra , Erturk-Avunduk Ayse Tugba , Karakaya Izgen
Published: February 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the publication rates of abstracts presented at the ConsEuro Congress using a web-scraping method and to analyze factors correlated with these publication rates.Methods: Abstracts presented at eight ConsEuro meetings held between 2003 and 2019 were evaluated for subspecialty, study design, number of authors, and the country of the principal investigator’s institution. For abstracts confirmed as subsequently published using a web-scraping method, the following data were recorded: time to publication, the journal of publication, impact factor, quartile, index status, Scientific Journal Ranking of the journal at the year of publication, and changes in the number of authors after publication.Results: Out of 1,426 abstracts presented, 478 were published in peer-reviewed journals, yielding a publication rate of 33.5%. The median time to publication was 12 months. The leading journal in terms of publication rate was Clinical Oral Investigations. There was no statistically significant difference in publication rates across years. Abstracts related to laser therapy, caries, and dental materials had significantly higher publication rates compared to other subspecialties. Animal, basic, and clinical research studies were more likely to be published. Both study design and subspecialty influenced publication rates, which decreased over time.Conclusions: A considerable amount of scientific data and preliminary results presented at conferences, which could contribute to scientific knowledge, are overlooked due to low publication rates. The findings of this study may encourage ConsEuro participants to submit well-planned and rigorous studies that are more likely to complete the full publication process.
Shaping ability and cyclic fatigue resistance between Genius ProFlex, ZenFlex, and TruNatomy rotary systems: an experimental study
Authors: de Oliveira Neto Raimundo Sales , Alcalde Murilo Priori , Titato Pedro Cesar Gomes , Calefi Pedro Henrique Souza , Ramos Carlos Alberto Spironelli , da Silva Guilherme Ferreira , Vivan Rodrigo Ricci , Duarte Marco Antonio Hungaro
Published: February 2025

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of three newly introduced rotary endodontic systems: Genius ProFlex (Medidenta), TruNatomy (Dentsply Maillefer), and ZenFlex (Kerr).Methods: Forty-five mandibular molars with root canal curvatures <5° were utilized. Micro-computed tomography scans were performed pre- and post-preparation to assess apical transportation, centralization, percentage of dentin wear, and canal volume alterations. Eight instruments of each diameter underwent cyclic fatigue testing.Results: The percentage of dentin wear on mesial and distal walls showed no significant differences among ZenFlex, TruNatomy, and Genius ProFlex at 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm from the apical foramen and root canal orifice (p > 0.05). Centering ability varied in the mesiolingual canal (p < 0.05). No notable differences were observed in transportation (p > 0.05). Genius ProFlex demonstrated lower volumetric changes (p < 0.05). There were significant differences in cyclic fatigue, with higher values for Genius ProFlex and lower values for TruNatomy (p < 0.05).Conclusions: The three nickel-titanium rotary instruments are safe and efficient for root canal preparation, with Genius ProFlex exhibiting superior cyclic fatigue resistance.
Qualidade de leveduras do gênero Saccharomyces com apelo probiótico pertencentes a produtos comerciais para cães e comercializados em Formiga, MG
Authors: Magri Letícia Ribeiro , Acurcio Talitha Oliveira de Rezende , Faria Caroline Rodrigues , Silva Lara Oliveira , Guimarães Lara Luísa de Camargos , Silveira Marcela Luiza , Acurcio Leonardo Borges
Published: February 2025

A microbiota intestinal desempenha papel crucial na saúde de animais, contribuindo para a digestão, imunidade e proteção contra patógenos. Fatores como dieta e uso de antibióticos podem alterar sua composição, levando à disbiose e a problemas como doenças inflamatórias. Este estudo avalia microrganismos com apelo probiótico em produtos comerciais para cães, analisando sua quantidade no produto, sua resistência ao suco gástrico e sua suscetibilidade a antifúngicos. Os testes foram conduzidos com duas amostras de probióticos adquiridas em Formiga, MG, e analisadas no Laboratório de Microbiologia do UNIFOR-MG. A metodologia incluiu a simulação do pH gástrico (pH 3,0) e testes de sensibilidade a antifúngicos (miconazol, cetoconazol e clotrimazol). Os probióticos foram cultivados e expostos a condições controladas para medir sua sobrevivência e funcionalidade. Os resultados indicaram que apenas uma amostra, a amostra A, apresentou viabilidade satisfatória, alcançando 10⁶ UFC/g após simulação gástrica. Isso demonstra que o probiótico é resistente ao pH ácido e provavelmente mantém sua funcionalidade no trato gastrointestinal. Adicionalmente, a análise de resistência aos antifúngicos revelou que as leveduras da amostra A foram sensíveis às drogas testadas, destacando sua segurança para uso veterinário. Conclui-se que a amostra A com apelo probiótico de Saccharomyces cerevisiae pode ser eficaz para a saúde intestinal de cães, contribuindo para o equilíbrio da microbiota e auxiliando em disbioses intestinais.
Eficácia terapêutica de probióticos presentes na composição do kefir em ensaios clínicos recentes
Authors: Paula Bruna Kristyer Lima de , Marques Maria de Fátima Fonseca , Oliveira Marina Maria Barbosa de , Randau Karina Perrelli
Published: February 2025

O kefir é um consórcio de microrganismos, principalmente probióticos, com diversas propriedades terapêuticas. Este estudo integrativo analisou ensaios clínicos randomizados publicados em 2024, focando na eficácia dos probióticos presentes no kefir. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases PubMed (MEDELINE), SciELO, ScienceDirect e Scopus. Os resultados indicaram que o kefir, devido à sua diversidade de microrganismos, pode proporcionar benefícios significativos à saúde. Entre os principais achados, destacam-se a redução de triglicerídeos em pacientes obesos, diminuição da gordura corporal, redução dos níveis de colesterol total, e melhora da inflamação. Além disso, foi observada a promoção do aumento da biodiversidade da microbiota intestinal, o que pode ajudar na diminuição das infecções gastrointestinais e respiratórias. Também houve redução nos escores de depressão em pacientes com síndrome do intestino irritável. Esses achados reforçam o potencial terapêutico dos probióticos do kefir e destacam a necessidade de mais pesquisas para consolidar e expandir o conhecimento sobre suas aplicações clínicas e terapêuticas.
Letramentos críticos e o uso das tecnologias digitais nas aulas de espanhol a partir da abordagem do documentário “Dilema das Redes”
Authors: França Simone dos Santos , Costa Camila Gonçalves da
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir as práticas sociais contemporâneas face as tecnologias digitais, e aspectos dos letramentos críticos durante o processo de interação e negociação de sentidos nas aulas de espanhol como língua estrangeira (ELE) a partir do produto midiático - O Dilema das Redes. Os letramentos críticos e seus desdobramentos apresentam-se como um campo de estudos emergentes em contexto nacional e internacional. A partir dessa vertente teórica, no ensino de língua espanhola tem sido possível propor práticas que levam a ampliação da perspectiva de interpretação e diferentes reconstruções de sentidos em sala de aula. Essa visão tem como base as práticas orientadas para a produção de sentidos e reconhecimento das percepções do leitor que interage com várias modalidades de linguagem presentes no seu dia a dia. A metodologia proposta neste trabalho é de caráter interpretativo, que têm como aporte teórico: Cope e Kalantzis (2016), Janks (2013, 2016), Menezes de Souza (2011), Monte Mór (2013, 2018, 2019) entre outros. Nesse sentido, busca-se possibilitar um ambiente de reflexão, questionamentos, ressignificações que contribuam com os contextos dos alunos de forma local e global a partir do contato com o documentário exibido na Netflix na versão com idioma e legenda em espanhol.
Considerações epistemológicas nos estudos sobre identidade profissional de treinadores esportivos: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Oliveira Rosemeire de , Scapini Katia Bilhar , Marques Bruna Gabriela , Rodrigues Graciele Massoli
Published: February 2025

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão integrativa das matrizes epistemológicas que fundamentam as pesquisas sobre identidade profissional de treinadores esportivos. A busca foi guiada pela pergunta norteadora: "Quais matrizes epistemológicas sustentam as pesquisas sobre a identidade profissional de treinadores esportivos e como elas influenciam a construção do conhecimento no campo?" e realizada nas bases de dados BDTD, Banco de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES, IBICT, EBSCOhost, EBSCO Discovery Service e SciELO. Dos 193 estudos identificados pela busca, cinco estudos preencheram os critérios de eligibilidade e foram incluídos na revisão. Os estudos adotaram metodologias qualitativas e quantitativas, incluindo entrevistas narrativas, análises interpretativas e métodos estatísticos, explorando as matrizes epistemológicas interpretativista, empírico-analítica e crítico-dialética. A matriz interpretativista predominou, sendo identificada em três dos cinco estudos analisados, abordando as experiências subjetivas e os contextos socioculturais dos treinadores, enquanto a matriz empírico-analítica sustentou a análise quantitativa de um estudo voltada às dinâmicas organizacionais e progressão de carreira. A matriz crítico-dialética foi identificada em um outro estudo que abordou reflexões críticas sobre condições institucionais e desafios enfrentados pelos treinadores. Os resultados destacam a centralidade das matrizes epistemológicas na orientação das escolhas teóricas e metodológicas, bem como na compreensão das identidades profissionais dos treinadores. Essa revisão contribui para ampliar a base teórica e metodológica no campo esportivo, promovendo reflexões sobre os fenômenos educativos e sociais que envolvem os treinadores.
Comparativo de orçamentação de obras utilizando CandyCCS e Compor90: aplicação em projeto de engenharia rodoviária para melhoramento e pavimentação
Authors: Dias Ludimila Ribeiro , Oliveira Danielle Meireles de , Dias Erico Tiago , Bremer Cynara Fiedler , Almeida Marys Lene Braga , Ribeiro Sidnea Eliane Campos
Published: February 2025

A orçamentação é uma etapa fundamental em projetos de engenharia civil, pois permite estimar os custos envolvidos na execução de uma obra com maior precisão. No entanto, alcançar essa precisão é um desafio, exigindo o uso de metodologias inovadoras e ferramentas específicas, como softwares de orçamentação, para reduzir incertezas e melhorar a tomada de decisões. Este trabalho teve como objetivo comparar dois desses softwares amplamente utilizados: CandyCCS e Compor90, aplicando-os em um estudo de caso baseado em um projeto rodoviário de melhoramento e pavimentação desenvolvido no Civil 3D. Além disso, foi analisada a aplicação das metodologias Building Information Modeling (BIM), Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Lean Construction e Front-End Loading (FEL) no contexto orçamentário. Os resultados obtidos revelaram que a metodologia BIM facilita o levantamento quantitativo, garantindo maior precisão e praticidade na extração de dados. A AWP permite o detalhamento do orçamento por meio da divisão do projeto em pacotes menores e mais gerenciáveis, enquanto a Lean Construction incorpora princípios como a reutilização de informações de projetos anteriores e transparência no processo orçamentário. Já a metodologia FEL utiliza do orçamento em suas etapas, fornecendo suporte crítico para avaliação de alternativas e decisões de projeto. Os resultados também mostraram as vantagens e limitações de cada software, como a flexibilidade de configuração e detalhamento do CandyCCS, em contraste com a maior simplicidade do Compor90 em relatórios específicos. Assim, este estudo contribui para o entendimento de como softwares e metodologias podem ser integrados para produzir orçamentos mais eficientes e assertivos.
Accelerating Style Transfer: Enhancing Efficiency of Diffusion-Based Models with Advanced Sampling Methods
Authors: Zhou Shenghan
Published: February 2025

Traditionally, generating images with diffusion-based style transfer models has been time-consuming. This study explores how recent advancements in accelerated sampling methods can expedite the image generation process for top-performing style transfer model. Style Injection in Diffusion (StyleID) renowned for its exceptional style transfer results, serves as the foundation for this research. The study integrates various accelerated sampling techniques—Fast Sampling of Diffusion Probabilistic Models (FastDPM), Pseudo Numerical Methods for Diffusion Models (PNDMs), DPM-Solver, and Unified Predictor-Corrector (UniPC) —into the StyleID framework. While the core techniques of StyleID remain unchanged, these accelerated methods are applied to both the inverse and reverse diffusion processes. The findings reveal that UniPC can effectively reduce the Number of Function Evaluations (NFE) from 50, as used by Denoising Diffusion Implicit Models (DDIM) in StyleID, to just 10, while maintaining the quality of the stylized images. Additionally, within the 10-50 NFE range, DPM-Solver and PNDMs yield superior results compared to DDIM. Conversely, FastDPM does not enhance the efficiency or quality of image generation at any NFE. Consequently, the use of UniPC in the sampling method results in a fivefold increase in efficiency for producing high-quality stylized images.
Exploration of High School English Reading Teaching Strategies Guided by the Activity-Based Approach to English Learning
Authors: Tian Wenwen
Published: February 2025

The current high school English reading instruction still faces issues such as superficiality and fragmentation. In response to these challenges, this paper takes the integration of the activity-based approach to English learning with English reading teaching as the starting point. By examining the current state of reading instruction, it explores strategies for teaching reading under the activity-based approach. In the context of the new curriculum implementation, teachers can enhance the design of reading activities through deep text interpretation, clear learning objectives, the creation of authentic situations, layered activity design, and the use of assessments to promote teaching and learning. This will enhance the effectiveness of classroom reading instruction and promote the development of students’ English subject core competencies.
High-Temperature Alloys in Aerospace Applications and Future Innovations
Authors: Fan Qian
Published: February 2025

High-temperature alloys, especially nickel-based and titanium-based alloys, are indispensable in aerospace engineering due to their ability to withstand extreme conditions. These materials maintain mechanical strength corrosion resistance, and withstand thermal stress in demanding environments such as jet engines. The aerospace industry relies on materials such as titanium and composite alloys, which have high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. Although these alloys have key advantages in improving aircraft efficiency and lifespan, challenges such as high production costs and material degradation still exist. This article explores the properties, applications, and manufacturing processes of high-temperature alloys in aerospace, with a focus on the progress of materials science for optimizing performance. This article also discusses the challenges related to the cost and environmental impact of these materials, with a focus on sustainable practices and innovative future directions for alloy development and recycling technologies.
Screening for an Alternative to Ni-Based Superalloys in Turbine Blades for the Power Industry
Authors: Gao Tianxiang
Published: February 2025

Turbine blades in the power industry operate under extreme conditions, requiring materials that can withstand high temperatures, mechanical stress, oxidation, and corrosion. Ni-based superalloys have long been the primary choice due to their exceptional balance of mechanical properties and resistance to harsh environments. However, as operational demands increase, Ni-based superalloys are reaching their performance limits, driving the search for alternative materials. This paper explores the process of screening a wide range of materials to identify the most suitable candidates for turbine blade applications. Through this process, the dominance of Ni-based superalloys is reaffirmed. After determining that Co-based superalloys are the best alternative, a comparative analysis is conducted to evaluate the strengths and limitations of both materials in the context of turbine blade applications. While Co-based superalloys demonstrate superior high-temperature performance, oxidation resistance, and creep resistance, they face challenges such as higher density and increased manufacturing costs.
Evaluating the Performance of Support Vector Machines for Weather Forecasting
Authors: Li Ziyan
Published: February 2025

Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, and transportation due to the nonlinear and complex nature of weather systems that traditional meteorological methods often struggle to capture. The emergence of machine learning has opened up new possibilities for improving the accuracy of weather predictions. Objective of the research is trying to assess the efficacy of Support Vector Machines (SVMs) in forecasting weather conditions by utilizing a reliable Kaggle dataset. The SVM model integrates a variety of kernel functions, encompassing lots of functions. Its effectiveness is evaluated in comparison to alternative ML models like neural networks and decision trees. The proposed methodology includes essential data preprocessing steps like normalization, dimensionality reduction through Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and meticulous model selection. The findings indicate that the SVM utilizing an RBF kernel exhibits superior performance compared to alternative models, the accuracy, recall, and F1-score. This study showcases the potential of SVMs as a viable tool for weather forecasting, contributing to advancements in predictive meteorology. Future research could explore automated hyperparameter tuning techniques and real-time weather predictions to further enhance model performance.
Advanced Aluminum Alloy Oil Pipelines for Polar Regions: Material Innovation and Production Strategies
Authors: Li Lu
Published: February 2025

Oil transportation in polar and subpolar regions poses significant challenges due to extremely low temperatures and corrosive environments. This paper addresses these challenges by exploring the design and development of aluminum alloy pipelines, focusing on Al7075 as a lightweight and corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional carbon and alloy steels. The study investigates a modified aluminum binary alloy formula aimed at enhancing low-temperature toughness and resistance to corrosion. Advanced manufacturing techniques such as rapid solidification and hot forming with an in-die quenching process are applied to refine the alloy’s microstructure and improve its mechanical properties. A novel concrete-filled double-skin aluminum alloy tubular design is introduced, providing additional strength and flexibility to withstand high pressures and shear forces. Furthermore, a Co-Ti-Mo conversion coating is utilized to enhance the corrosion resistance of the pipelines, showing up to five times greater protection against pitting. This research offers a comprehensive solution for improving the durability and efficiency of aluminum alloy pipelines in harsh polar environments, paving the way for safer offshore oil transportation.
An Investigation of Cross-dataset Model Generalization of Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Guan Zhengping
Published: February 2025

Transfer learning has become increasingly important as a method to leverage pre-trained models on new tasks, potentially saving significant training time and computational resources. Understanding how well these models generalize to new datasets is critical when people are going to use them to solve real-world problems. This research investigates the transfer learning performance of pre-trained models. Specifically, this work evaluates whether these models trained on dataset Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)-10 can still perform well when transferred to another dataset Self-Taught Learning (STL)-10. Both datasets share the same classes, ensuring a meaningful comparison. The models were trained for five epochs on CIFAR-10 and subsequently evaluated on STL-10. Residual Neural Network (ResNet)18 achieved a maximum accuracy of 41.54% on STL-10, while Visual Geometry Group (VGG)16 reached up to 53.36%. These results show the moderate generalization capabilities of the models and suggest that even though transfer learning is not completely ineffective, there are challenges in achieving high performance on new datasets without further fine-tuning. This study aids in comprehending model generalization and provides insight into the potential and limitations of transfer learning in real-world applications.
Advancements in Materials for Flexible and Soft Brain-Computer Interface
Authors: Wang Ziyang
Published: February 2025

This paper delves into the latest advancements in materials science within the field of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, comprehensively covering the application of classic polymer materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and polypyrrole (PPy), as well as the cutting-edge research on innovative modifications of these materials through surface functionalization, nanostructuring, and chemical modification to enhance their conductivity, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength. The article also looks forward to the exploration of emerging fields such as smart materials, self-healing materials, and biomaterials, aiming to further enhance the performance and durability of the BCI devices. Additionally, the paper details the diverse applications and unique advantages of metal materials, inorganic semiconductor materials, organic materials, and carbon materials in the BCI technology. Coupled with advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing and laser processing, the article demonstrates how to precisely prepare complex structures and high-precision materials to promote the continuous progress and development of BCI technology.
Advancements in Nanomaterial-Based Brain-Computer Interface Electrodes
Authors: Zhao Renxuan
Published: February 2025

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) enable direct communication between the brain and external devices, but their performance heavily depends on the quality of the electrodes. Traditional materials, such as gold and platinum, offer high conductivity but often struggle with biocompatibility and can cause tissue damage due to their mechanical mismatch with neural tissue. While conductive polymers provide greater flexibility, they frequently fall short in electrical performance. Nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, are increasingly considered promising alternatives. These materials combine high conductivity with mechanical flexibility and offer potential improvements in biocompatibility, enhancing the capture and transmission of neural signals. Hybrid materials, which integrate conductive polymers with nanomaterials, have also shown potential by balancing flexibility and signal quality. This review examines recent advancements in nanomaterial-based BCI electrodes and focuses on how these new materials address the limitations of traditional electrodes. It also discusses emerging tools like metallic nanoparticles and nanowires, along with the ongoing challenges of biocompatibility, tissue integration, and ethical considerations. As nanotechnology continues to evolve, it has the potential to significantly enhance the functionality and longevity of BCIs, making them more effective in facilitating neural communication.
Preface: 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Intelligent Communication (CSIC 2024)
Authors: Reade Elaine , Wang Yapeng
Published: February 2025

2024 6th International Conference on Computer Science and Intelligent Communication (CSIC 2024) was held in Vancouver, Canada during December 21-22, 2024. This conference provides a forum for accessing to the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both industrial and academic worlds, sharing best practice in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, information engineering, and communication technology. A key aspect of this conference is the strong mixture of academia and industry.
All papers in this proceeding were subject to peer-review by conference committee members and international reviewers. The papers were selected for the proceedings based on quality and relevance to the conference. We express our gratitude to all people who contributed to the review process and did all their best to enhance the scientific merit and quality of the proceedings. We are also grateful to the authors for their contributions, to the speakers and participants. We wish to extend our warmest welcome to all interested participants to the next CSIC.
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The Integration of Multicultural Education and Global Perspectives in Social Work Education
Authors: Qin Keke
Published: February 2025

This study focuses on the integration of multicultural education and global perspectives in social work education, exploring how to cultivate students' cross-cultural adaptability and global problem-solving abilities through innovations in curriculum design, teaching methods, and practical components. The article first reviews the theoretical foundations of multicultural education and global perspectives, analyzing their application value in social work education. It then highlights the shortcomings of the domestic educational system in the context of globalization, particularly the limitations in curriculum design and practical opportunities. Finally, it proposes specific integration pathways, including the development of global perspective courses, innovations in cross-cultural teaching methods, and the promotion of international cooperation and transnational internships. The findings indicate that only by effectively integrating multicultural education and global perspectives can social work education better address the challenges posed by globalization and cultivate social work professionals with an international outlook.
EFFICACY OF SOLIFENACIN FOR TREATMENT OF OVERACTIVE BLADDER IN WOMEN
Authors: JEHAN S , REHMAN SU , HAYAT A , WAHAB A , IZHAR M
Published: February 2025

Overactive bladder (OAB) significantly affects the quality of life in women due to symptoms such as urgency, increased frequency, and incontinence. Solifenacin, a muscarinic receptor antagonist, has been widely used to treat OAB, but its efficacy needs further validation in diverse populations. Objective: To determine solifenacin's efficacy for treating overactive bladder in women. Descriptive Case Series Department of Urology, Institute of Kidney, from 1st January 2023 to 30th June 2023.Methods: Seventy-seven female patients with overactive bladder diagnosed by consultant urologist on clinical presentation were included in this study. The WHO Sample Size calculator calculated the sample size with 92.20% efficacy of solifenacin, 80% power of the test, and 5% significance level. Clinical evaluation was done, and the baseline severity of symptoms was recorded. Baseline severity was defined according to the number of incontinence episodes/24 h, number of urgency episodes/24 h, and micturition frequency/24 h. Patients were advised of solifenacin 5 mg OD for twelve weeks. Patients were followed up in the twelfth week, and efficacy was determined regarding improvement in the severity of OAB symptoms, i.e., improvement of at least 03 points from the baseline. Results: As per the efficacy of Solifenacin in treating OAB symptoms, 37 (86.0%) showed effective results. Conclusion: Solifenacin showed significant effectiveness in terms of improvement in the severity of OAB symptoms in female patients.
JOÃO JOSÉ BIGARELLA NA UFSC HOMENAGEM DA REVISTA DA ANPEGE
Authors: Scheibe Luiz Fernando
Published: February 2025

Para o belíssimo livro que chamou de “Nas trilhas de um Geólogo”, João José Bigarella (2003) selecionou de uma coleção de mais de 40.000 diapositivos, obtidos em 59 anos de carreira científica, 190 imagens que considerou significativas de suas andanças (até então, com 80 anos) pelo mundo todo em pesquisas geológicas e como convidado para inúmeras expedições e conferências científicas.
Editorial
Authors: Lamoso Lisandra Pereira
Published: February 2025

O volume 12, número 18, da Revista da Anpege está publicado como número especial, exclusivamente dedicado aos textos que apresentam o estado da arte dos temas discutidos nos Grupos de Trabalho durante o XI Encontro da Associação Nacional de Pós-graduação e Pesquisa em Geografa, realizado entre 9 a 12 de outubro de 2015, na Unesp de Presidente Prudente.
As paisagens da Serra de Maracaju/MS-Brasil, quando o olhar e a cartografia revelam o potencial do turismo de natureza.
Authors: Lima Bruno de Souza , SILVA Charlei Aparecido da , Boin Marcos Norberto
Published: February 2025

A Serra de Maracaju, relevante formação de relevo encontrada na faixa central do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, historicamente apresentou relações com as dinâmicas territoriais que foram e ainda são impostas ao longo de sua extensão, as quais modificaram sua paisagem, onde, destacam-se nesse cenário a pecuária e a agricultura, práticas as quais foram intensificadas principalmente a partir dos anos 1980. Pressões advindas dessas dinâmicas territoriais exercem impactos nos elementos naturais que compõem a paisagem, gerando e intensificando processos que levam a perda de vegetação nativa, erosões do solo, contaminação dos recursos hídricos, entre outros. Nesse contexto entendendo o turismo de natureza, enquanto uma atividade socioeconômica menos impactante, isso quando comparada com as práticas citadas anteriormente, o presente artigo objetiva discutir e demonstrar a importância do olhar empreendido nos trabalhos de campo e a construção do projeto cartográfico para a aferição das paisagens da Serra de Maracaju, visando diagnosticar suas potencialidades para o turismo de natureza. Neste sentido, apresenta-se a área de estudo, os procedimentos, as técnicas e os materiais utilizados nos trabalhos de campo, as fontes de dados e softwares utilizados na construção cartográfica. Discorre-se sobre a importância da determinação de pesos para os elementos referentes a cada temática trabalhada, litologia, relevo, declividade e vegetação, informações essenciais utilizadas na criação da carta de potencialidades. A adotada metodologia permitiu analisar as paisagens encontradas ao longo da área de estudo, propiciou categorizar componentes e diferentes níveis de potencialidade para o turismo de natureza.  A carta de potencialidades deu condições de evidenciar dois fragmentos de alta potencialidade, um localizado na face norte e outro na porção sul da área de estudo. De fato a investigação possibilitou observar a importância da integração entre trabalhos de campo e a escolha metodológica-técnica tendo na cartografia um elemento central na determinação de cartas de potencialidades turísticas.
AS TEMÁTICAS FÍSICO-NATURAIS E A GEOGRAFIA ESCOLAR MODERNA: GRUPOS POLÍTICOS, DEMANDAS E LUTAS PELA SIGNIFICAÇÃO CURRICULAR NA ERA VARGAS (1930-1945)
Authors: CABRAL THIAGO MANHÃES
Published: February 2025

O objetivo deste trabalho é compreender, no contexto histórico brasileiro da Era Vargas (1930-1945), o papel político das temáticas físico-naturais enquanto saberes e práticas constituintes das articulações discursivas que operacionalizam, no pós 1930, os pressupostos da orientação moderna da Geografia Escolar. Metodologicamente, será operacionalizada uma análise dos discursos dos principais grupos políticos e sujeitos disciplinares que orbitam em torno de práticas discursivas ligadas às temáticas físico-naturais, com vistas à tentativa de fixar sentidos de conhecimento escolar na Geografia, especialmente no âmbito da discussão curricular pós 1930. O referido procedimento metodológico terá como suporte os pressupostos da Teoria do Discurso de Ernesto Laclau. Em termos do corpus discursivo alvo deste trabalho, buscou-se recolher e analisar materiais da Geografia Escolar alinhados à orientação moderna para, então, apresentar as relações políticas de equivalência que são fundamentais à discussão curricular da disciplina no período histórico em questão (1930-1945).
RAZÕES PARA AS ENCHENTES E INUNDAÇÕES NO RESIDENCIAL CARLOS MARIGHELLA: UMA ANÁLISE MULTITEMÁTICA DA BACIA DO RIO DO VIGÁRIO, EM MARICÁ-RJ
Authors: Seabra Vinicius da Silva , Da Rocha-Leão Otávio Miguez
Published: February 2025

Enchentes e inundações são eventos recorrentes no Brasil, causando perdas humanas e materiais em diferentes regiões do país. Sendo assim, este trabalho tem a proposta de realizar uma análise multitemática da bacia do Rio do Vigário, localizada integralmente no município de Maricá-RJ, onde está inserido o condomínio Residencial Carlos Marighella, que sofreu uma forte enchente em março de 2016. Esta análise foi feita a partir da interpretação de mapas temáticos e da construção de um mapa final de susceptibilidade às enchentes e inundações, por metodologia GEOBIA. Os resultados apontam que todas as variáveis analisadas descrevem a área de entorno do condomínio como uma das mais problemáticas para a instalação do empreendimento. O mapa final de susceptibilidade apontou o entorno do residencial como de alta susceptibilidade às enchentes e inundações.
Por um resgate das abordagens transicionais
Authors: Coelho de Carvalho Rodrigo
Published: February 2025

A partir da corrente epistemológica do “realismo perspectivista”, esse artigo defende a utilização de modelos teóricos transicionais como uma valiosa ferramenta analítica e hermenêutica para o estudo dos fenômenos e processos relacionados à distribuição espacial da população. Ao resgatar teorias e conceitos consagrados na literatura e associar mudanças nas taxas vitais e padrões migratórios com o desenvolvimento dos espaços econômicos nacionais, o modelo apresentado permite uma interpretação holística e dá um sentido narrativo à evolução dos sistemas nacionais de assentamento. Contrariando pressupostos do empirismo lógico, argumenta-se que modelos teóricos podem ser úteis mesmo quando não são empiricamente verdadeiros em todos os seus aspectos e que devem ser julgados em termos pragmáticos, não pela sua “verdade”, em um sentido absoluto ou metafísico. Para fins ilustrativos, o caso brasileiro é brevemente analisado à luz do modelo.
Espacialidades e retóricas de soberania
Authors: Abreu de Azevedo Daniel
Published: February 2025

A relação entre Estado e território tem sido um pilar da Geografia Política desde sua fundação como subárea da Geografia, e oferece uma forma de pensar espacialmente a soberania. Com base na importante contribuição de John Agnew em Globalization and Sovereignty (2018) e em diversos textos publicados após seu trabalho germinal em 1994, este artigo busca corroborar que o território é uma forma possível de considerar a dimensão espacial da soberania, mas não é a única. Para tanto, este artigo utiliza o software Iramuteq para analisar doze horas do discurso relacionado à soberania no julgamento do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) de 2018 sobre a tentativa de candidatura do ex-presidente Lula da Silva. Este artigo argumenta que a geopolítica é construída com vários quadros retóricos sobre a soberania, de acordo com os contextos políticos nacionais e internacionais contemporâneos. Este artigo demonstra que o discurso sobre a soberania permite e cria condições para o exercício espacial do poder político.