bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of compost application in reducing inorganic fertilizer on soybean cultivation
Authors: Elfarisna Elfarisna , Sularsih Sularsih , Sumiahadi Ade , Apriyanto Mulono , Pramudi Muhammad , Sandra Lovi , Elfina Yetti , Fangohoi Latarus
Published: October 2023

One of the efforts to increase edamame's productivity is to increase soil productivity by using organic fertilizers. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of compost application with the reduction of inorganic fertilizers on the growth and production of edamame soybeans. The study was conducted at the Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, from November 2020 to March 2021. The study used a randomized complete block design (RCBD), with five treatments, namely control (100% Recommendation Dose (RD) of inorganic fertilizer), 50% RD of inorganic fertilizer + compost 25 g plant-1, 50% RD of inorganic fertilizer + compost 37.5 g plant-1, 50% RD of inorganic fertilizer + compost 50 g plant-1, and 50 % RD of inorganic fertilizer + compost 62.5 g plant-1. The results showed that compost reduced the use of inorganic fertilizers by 50% with the recommended amount of compost being 25 g plant-1.
The Effect of Recasting on Microhardness of Cobalt/Chromium Base Metal Alloys
Authors: Abdulrazak Hasan Asmaa , Kadhim Mohammed Amaal
Published: October 2023

Castings made of base metals include the cobalt/chromium alloy. This alloy is frequently used in dentistry to make crowns, bridges, and partial dentures. This alloy was first promoted as a less expensive option to cast gold that had even better physical and mechanical properties and approximately comparable bioco mpatibility. It was better suited for long-span bridges and cast prostheses. Aim: to assess how recasting affects the cobalt/chromium base metal alloys' microhardness. Material and Methods: 42 disc-shaped specimens of cobalt/chrome alloy measuring 5 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness were prepared. The cast specimens were divi ded into three groups based on the weight of the newly and pr eviously cast Co/Cr alloy addition: the first group was 14 specimens of (new cast) alloy; the second group was 14 specimens of (50% new cast+50% old cast) alloy; and the third group was 14 specimens of (old cast) alloy. All the speci mens were subjected to measuring the microhardness prope rty by using a digital microhardness tester. Results: Using a student t-test, it was determined that there was no significant difference in the microhardness between the two gr oups (new cast) and (new cast + old cast), and that there was al so no significant difference between the groups (new cast + ol d cast) and (old cast) (P-value p>0.05), yet that there was a highly significant difference between the two groups (new cast) and (old cast) (P-value P<0.01). Conclusion: The incl usion of different ratios of fresh and recast Co/Cr alloys can affect the microhardness. Also, the recast Co/Cr metal alloy has shown excellent results for microhardness property.
Código Lyoko, la referencia de la animación paralela
Authors:   Universidad de La Laguna, Pestano López Elías , Vegas Rodríguez Christopher Eloy ,   Universidad de La Laguna
Published: October 2023

"In the last decade, the consumption of anime has experienced a considerable popularity rise in the Western world. This demand is related to the appearance of entertainment streaming platforms which have facilitated access to the culture. Among all the audiovisual products that these services have democratized is the French animation series Code Lyoko. An animetoon from the 2000s that deals with the story of a group of young people that have to fight an A.I. from a virtual world. This research focuses on determining whether Code Lyoko was an innovative series in its technical section. Especially in the implementation of two animation models (2D and 3D) independently in the same product. A format that in this article has been baptized as parallel animation."
El acento canario en el cine y el teatro españoles: un primer acercamiento
Authors:   Academia de las Artes Escénicas, Becerra Bolaños Fernando
Published: October 2023

The absence of the Canarian accent in the Spanish Cinema and TV Series is perceived by the inhabitants of the Archipelago as an element of marginality compared to other accents of the Spanish state. However, it is more widespread than we might think as there is a tradition of a type of diction, intonation and melody called «neutral», heir to classical theatre, radio and film dubbing; that was imposed in all film productions in Spanish since the beginning of the last century. The latest Canarian productions generate hope by opening the ear beyond the neutral accent and educating from the richness of one of the outermost European accents. Perhaps in the future our Canarian accent, heir, mestizo and open, but warm and closer to the speech of millions of Spanish-speakers can serve as a substitute for the neutral Castilian accent in audiovisual productions in our language. In this paper we try to analyze more in detail.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR ANALYSIS OF NONSPECIFIC PRIMER AND PROBE ANNEALING ON GENOMES OF ORGANISMS USING NCBI DATABASE AND ALIGNMENTS OBTAINED BY BLAST ALGORITHM
Authors:   LLC Group “Alcor Bio”, Saint Petersburg, Dikaya V.A. , Toropov V.A. , Sukhanitsky S.V. , Ermachenko E.D. , Lisok A.V.
Published: October 2023

Analysis of primers and probes for specificity is an important step in the development of a system for molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases by real-time PCR. This paper describes the development of a program to test annealing on genomes of non-target organisms and provides advantages relative to existing analogues.
SEARCH FOR UNIVERSAL METAGENOMIC MARKERS OF THE GUT MICROBIOTA ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESPONSE TO IMMUNOTHERAPY OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CANCER
Authors:   1Lopukhin Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine, Moscow, Kanaeva V.A. , Olekhnovich E.I. ,   Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny
Published: October 2023

During the taxonomic analysis of intestinal microbiota samples of patients with various types of cancer undergoing immunotherapy potential biological markers, such as Faecalibacterium prausnitzii associated with a positive outcome of treatment and E. сoli with a negative outcome were identified.
MACHINE LEARNING APPROACHES FOR METABOLIC DISEASE RISK ASSESSMENT USING GUT MICROBIOME DATA
Authors:   Novabiom, JSC, Saint Petersburg, Shcherbakova A.E. , Shirokii N.I. , Chukhrova E.S. , Tsvetikova S.A. , Koshel E.I. ,   ITMO University, Saint Petersburg
Published: October 2023

The aim of the study is to develop new method for analyzing the gut microbiome in disease diagnostics. The research presents the findings of the developed machine learning algorithms for the classification of obesity, type II diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome based on the intestinal microbiome composition, and the results of a correlation analysis of the human intestinal bacterial community with the considered diseases.
REVEALING IMMUNE COMPARTMENTS USING DENOISING PROCEDURE OF SPATIAL TRANSCRIPTOMICS DATA FROM 10X GENOMICS VISIUM
Authors:   Tomsk State University, Yamshchikov P.S. , Larionova I.V. ,   Cancer Research Institute of Tomsk National Research Medical Center RAS
Published: October 2023

Ovarian cancer has worse prognosis among gynecological malignancies. Tumor immune microenvironment significantly impact on disease prognosis. 10x Genomics Visium enables analysis of tumor immune microenvironment in a context of parenchymal-stromal relationships. Visium data biased due to “drop-out” effect. In current study we define optimal denoising strategy to reveal immune compartments in tissue section of ovarian cancer.
CONFIRMATION OF VIRAL NUCLEOCAPSID PROTEIN PRODUCED IN RECOMBINANT ESCHERICHIA COLI CELLS
Authors:   Kazan Federal University, Andreeva N.I. , Davidyuk I.N. , Sahin S. , Zhirnova V.A. , Validov S.Z. , Khaiboullina S.F. , Martynova E.V. , Kabwe E.
Published: October 2023

The N protein of orthohantaviruses is the most abundant viral protein synthesized early after infection and plays a crucial role in intracellular transportation and assembly of mature virions. The N protein was successfully produced and confirmed by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting, which is a crucial step in the sequences of procedures to develop antivirals against HFRS.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR IN SILICO GENOTYPING — VALIDATION ON SEQUENCING RESULTS FOR CANIS LUPUS FAMILIARIS *
Authors:   Institute of Genetics and Cytology NAS, Minsk, Belarus, Kipen V.N. , Snytkov E.V.
Published: October 2023

We have developed the GENIS software (GENotyping In Silico) to automate the in silico genotyping process for SRA files of whole genome sequencing (NGS) projects.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT ISOLATION PROTOCOLS OF MURINE NEUTROPHILS FROM BONE MARROW AND SPLEEN
Authors:   Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Sounbuli K. , Mironova N.L. , Markov O.V. , Alekseeva L.A. ,   Novosibirsk State University
Published: October 2023

Neutrophils are considered the main player in innate immunity. In the last few years, they were involved in different physiological conditions and diseases. However, progress in the field of neutrophil biology is relatively slow due to several difficulties in neutrophil isolation and studying in culture. Here we compare three protocols based on density-gradient method and immunomagnetic method for mouse neutrophil isolation from the bone marrow and spleen.v
SOME BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF RECOMBINANT MUSK OX (OVIBOS MOSCHATUS) AND TAKIN (BUDORCAS TAXICOLOR) CHYMOSINSOBTAINED IN THE EXPRESSION SYSTEM OF THE YEAST KLUYVEROMYCES LACTIS
Authors:   Altai State University, Barnaul, Belash E.A. , Balabova D.V. , Belenkaya S.V. , Shcherbakov D.N. , Elchaninov V.V. ,   State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR, Koltsovo,   Federal Altai Scientific Center for Agrobiotechnology, Siberian Research Institute for Cheesemaking, Barnaul
Published: October 2023

Recombinant chymosins of musk ox and takin were obtained in the expression system of yeast Kluyveromyces lactis. It was found that according to the parameters of thermal stability, the dependence of milk-clotting activity on pH and the concentration of CаСl2 in milk, recombinant chymosins of takin and musk ox were similar to recombinant cow chymosin, but markedly different from recombinant chymosin of a single-humped camel. The studied biochemical properties of recombinant chymosins of takin and musk ox allow us to consider them as a potential alternative to modern commercial genetically engineered milk coagulants for cheesemaking.
Justified use of 5% amorolfine nail lacquer, in the treatment of toe onychomycosis
Authors: Kotrekhova Liubov P. , Tsurupa Ekaterina N. , Chilina Galina A. , Bosak Ilia A. , Vashkevich Arina A.
Published: October 2023

The article presents the description of three clinical cases of the successful treatment of toe onychomycosis and athlete’s foot of various etiologies using 5% amorolfine antifungal nail lacquer. The first case: a 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with white superficial onychomycosis of great toe caused by Trichophyton rubrum. The treatment with 5% amorolfine once a week for 6 months resulted in full recovery (both mycological and clinical). The second case: a 42-year-old woman developed onychomycosis after the application of decorative coating on her nails; onychomycosis was caused by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis. She was treated with itraconazole pulse therapy and 5% amorolfine lacquer. She fully recovered. The third case: a 65-year-old man with total onychomycosis of 10 toes developed the skin mycosis of the left foot and lower third of the leg. He was prescribed a therapy with sertaconazole cream and 5% amorolfine lacquer. The use of 5% amorolfine lacquer was continued to prevent from recurrent dermatomycosis. Thus, the above mentioned cases are a good example of the advantages of using 5% amorolfine lacquer in the treatment of most toe onychomycosis types caused by any pathogens (dermatophytes, yeasts or molds).
Assessing the Impact of Temperature Management Interventions on Survival Outcomes in Adult Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Comprehensive Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Asiri Ahmed M. , Alzahrani Salman A. , Saddeek Afrah Y. , Ghazwani Faisal A. , Alotaibi Abdulhakeem , Alqani Shahalil
Published: October 2023

A cardiac arrest patient who has recovered outside the hospital, managing body temperature is beneficial. There is still uncertainty as to what specific circumstances should be met in order for such interventions to be initiated. Researchers have used different methods to study OHCA TTM interventions due to the uncertainty surrounding their outcomes. The study’s main objective is to determine if temperature management affects survival outcomes in adult cardiac arrests occurring outside of the hospital. Several online databases were examined to collect data, including Web of Science, PubMed Central, Medline, Embase and Cochrane. Our study examined several randomized controlled trials, including randomized clinical trials and randomized controlled trials that involved TTM interventions in adult OHCA patients. An analysis was conducted based on the search criteria for screening, collecting, and extracting data. Based primarily on qualitative analysis, a synthesis was conducted. There were 21 studies with a total of 11435 participants, with a median sample of 355, and none of them demonstrated sufficient qualitative and quantitative evidence indicating that TTM interventional variants were safe, feasible, efficient, and effective on neurological and mortality outcomes in OHCA patients.
Pharmaceutical and Clinical Assessment of Multi-source Tegretol Sold in Egypt
Authors: Amer Sarah K , Eldeeb Hany , Eshra AG
Published: October 2023

across generic Narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications compared to brands. However, little attention has been given to possible inequality within the same brand due to transportation and storage conditions, production site, manufacturing condition, and product specification requested by different countries. Market surveys has shown that Egypt is one of the countries suffering from this problem, which consequently augments the need for comparing and evaluating brand products marketed under the same brand name, manufactured in different countries under its own licensing trademark™ and sold in Egypt. This work studies the drug carbamazepine (CBZ) available in Egypt as Tegretol® tablets used as an oral first-line anti-epileptic drug (AED). Objectives: The present work investigate and evaluate the pharmaceutical quality and clinical efficacy of Tegretol®, obtained from Egypt and Saudi Arabia and being marketed and sold in Egypt from 2020 to 21. Methods: In-vitro quality testing included potency and uniformity of content tests performed according to USP 2019 monograph. Dissolution rates were also carried by adopting USP dissolution test for the drug. Studies of stability were adjusted at 25°C/65% RH, 45°C/75% RH and 10°C/15% RH. The clinical efficacy was studied by evaluating the pharmacokinetics parameters and blood sodium level during six months of therapy. Results: Variability between multisource Tegretol® brand products were ensured. Potency results and uniformity of content revealed statistically significant difference between Tegretol® sources. Also, variations in dissolution rates were recognized in both Tegretol® sources when dissolved in HCL/KCL, Acetate and Phosphate Buffer dissolution media. Dissimilarities were obtained for hardness and friability testing. Furthermore, a pharmacokinetically and pharmacodynamically inequivalence was ensured. Hence, hyponatremia was more prominent in patients receiving Saudi Arabian Tegretol® compared to patients taking Egyptian Tegretol®. Conclusion: Interchangeability between multi-source Tegretol brand products should be limited.
Comparative Analysis of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Dental Infections: A Retrospective Study in a Dental Clinic
Authors: Bagde Hiroj , Dhopte Ashwini
Published: October 2023

This research aimed to analyze and contrast the antibiotic prescription trends that occur in dentistry offices. for the management of dental infections. To fill out the data, each dentist enrolled in the study was asked to record antibiotics prescribed for 6 -8 months and then the records were collected. Recorded dental prescriptions for antibiotics served as the study’s source population, and the list of patients who brought their prescription cards to the dental office within the allotted window of time (January 1 to December 31, 2015) served as its sampling frame. Using a statistical technique, After selecting patient record cards that included at least one antibiotic during the course of the investigation, the appropriate size of the sample was determined. The study employed a retrospective analysis of prescribing data from 10 private dental clinics, encompassing a sample of dental infection cases and corresponding antibiotic prescriptions. Data on the type and frequency of antibiotics and patient medical history and age were collected and analyzed. Descriptive statistics and statistical tests were used to examine the relationships between antibiotic prescribing patterns and patient factors. The results revealed significant associations between medical history, patient age, and antibiotic prescribing patterns. The findings highlight the need for personalized prescribing approaches based on patient factors, standardized clinical processes, and cost-effective antibiotic choices. Improving compliance with clinical guidelines can help optimize antibiotic use and enhance patient outcomes in dental practice.
The challenges of breast conservative surgery in multifocal breast cancer: The first insights from Iraq experience
Authors: Mahmood Aqeel S , Altameemi Enam Azez Khalel , Shakir Ahmed A , Sabri Samer , Ismail Mustafa
Published: October 2023

This article illuminates the changing landscape of managing multifocal (MF) breast cancer, specifically within the context of Iraq. Conventionally, MF breast cancer, characterized by multiple tumors within the same quadrant, has been deemed unsuitable for breast-conserving surgery (BCS) due to the perceived risk of local recurrence. However, data from our two centers in Baghdad may challenge this perspective. Of the 239 patients diagnosed with MF breast cancer in 2020, 73 underwent BCS, with only one local recurrence (1.37%), comparable to the recurrence rate in the mastectomy group (1.20%). Despite ongoing debates regarding MF breast cancer’s management and its association with higher local recurrence rates, our findings support emerging consensus on the effectiveness of BCS. Our experience from Iraq offers a unique perspective, suggesting equivalent local recurrence rates for BCS and mastectomy, necessitating a re-evaluation of surgical approaches and potentially endorsing less invasive treatments.
Overcoming diagnostic challenges of artificial intelligence in pathology and radiology: Innovative solutions and strategies
Authors: Shah Rajendra M. , Gautam Rupali
Published: October 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant changes in the fields of pathology and radiology, particularly in the area of diagnostic accuracy. Although AI has enormous potential for enhancing the precision and effectiveness of diagnosis, it also presents an array of challenges. This review article examines the diagnostic challenges of AI in pathology and radiology. The article begins by giving a general review of AI and its potential applications in pathology and radiology. It then discusses the challenges posed by AI in the areas of data quality, generalization, interpretability, and hardware limitations. The article also explores the ethical and regulatory implications of AI in diagnostic settings, including issues of bias and transparency. Finally, the article offers potential solutions to address these challenges, such as standardization of AI algorithms, data sharing initiatives, saliency mapping, adversarial training of algorithms, cloud computing, edge computing, hybrid approaches, and increased collaboration between human experts and AI systems. Overall, this review highlights the critical importance of addressing the diagnostic challenges of AI in pathology and radiology to make sure AI is able to achieve its potential to enhance patient care.
The Effect of Violence Allowance on Dating Violation Perpetration : The Moderating Effect of Self-Esteem
Authors:   The Korean Association of Criminal Psychology, Ahn Hae Ji , Lee Chang-Bae
Published: October 2023

This study aims to investigate the moderating effect of self-esteem on the effect of violence allowance on dating violence perpetration. The study used the 2015 Date Violence Survey conducted by the Korea Criminal Policy Institute. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to determine the correlation between variables and binary logistic regression analysis was used to find out the moderating effect of self-esteem. As a result, it was found that the violence had a positive (+) effect on dating violence perpetration. Self-esteem had a negative (-) effect on dating violence perpetration but was not statistically significant to moderate the relationship between violence allowance and dating violence. Finally, based on the research results, this study suggested a plan to prevent dating violence and education programs to improve self-esteem.
Effect of 12-week endurance training on biochemical parameters in elite football players: A comprehensive analysis
Authors: Farooque Sm , Mitra Mukesh , Das Prasanta Kumar
Published: October 2023

Endurance training plays a pivotal role in football performance, shaping players’ cardiovascular fitness and metabolic adjustments. The purpose of this study is to investigate the different changes in biochemical parameters after exposure to 12 weeks of circuit training based on endurance in football. A total of fifteen elite football players, with an average age of 16.87 ± 1.13 years, an average weight of 61.87 ± 5.94 kg, and an average height of 172.82 ± 5.18 cm, participated in the study. On average, they had been training for 5.0 ± 1.0 years and had intermediate experience in national-level competitions for 4.0 ± 1.0 years. Following the initial data collection, the participants engaged in a twelve-week endurance training programme, involving one hour of daily training for four days a week. Pre-experimental designs were used in the data collection process. Further, for the analysis and extraction of data, descriptive statistics and t-tests were employed. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Significant changes were found from baseline to post-treatment in each player’s biochemical parameters. A significant increase in HDL, haemoglobin, creatine, and RBC and a significant decrease in LDL and VLDL were observed. The findings of this study underscore the potential benefits of endurance training for elite football players, as reflected in positive alterations in various biochemical parameters. However, for more comprehensive conclusions and a deeper understanding of the broader implications. Future research is recommended with larger sample sizes, control groups, and more detailed performance outcome measurements. This research contributes to our knowledge of the physiological responses of elite football players to endurance training and the potential advantages, it offers in optimising their performance and overall health.
Ring-Opening of Glycerol Cyclic Phosphates Leads to a Diverse Array of Potentially Prebiotic Phospholipids
Authors: Aleksandrova Maaia , Rahmatova Fidan , Russell David A. , Bonfio Claudia
Published: October 2023

Phospholipids are the primary constituents of cell membranes across all domains of life, but how and when phospholipids appeared on early Earth remains unknown. Previously described prebiotic pathways leading to complex phospholipids relied upon preexisting substrates, the availability of which on early Earth has yet to be shown. Here we describe potentially prebiotic syntheses of a diverse array of complex phospholipids and their building blocks. Firstly, we show that choline could have been produced on early Earth by stepwise N-methylation of ethanolamine. Secondly, taking a systems chemistry approach, we demonstrate that the intrinsically activated glycerol-2,3-cyclic phosphate undergoes ring-opening with combinations of prebiotic amino alcohols to yield complex phospholipid headgroups. Importantly, this pathway selects for the formation of 2-amino alcohol-bearing phospholipid headgroups and enables the accumulation of their natural regioisomers. Thirdly, we show that dry-state ring-opening of cyclic lysophosphatidic acids leads to a range of self-assembling lysophospholipids. Our results provide new prebiotic routes to key intermediates on the way towards modern phospholipids and illuminate the potential origin and evolution of cell membranes.
A Site-Specific Synthetic Route to Substituted Inda(box) Ligands
Authors: Alley Kimberly , Clarkson Aidan , Uehara Ayaka , Johnson Jeffrey
Published: October 2023

Aminoindanol-derived bis(oxazoline) ligands are widely used in metal-catalyzed transformations, but the synthesis of structural derivatives is challenging. We report the gram-scale, seven-step synthesis of five bromine-functionalized in-da(box) ligands that have varied bridge substituents. The bromoinda(box) ligands undergo late-stage modification via Pd-catalyzed cross-couplings, which allows for the synthesis of 12 unique inda(box) ligands. This complementary syn-thetic route could enable the discovery of new asymmetric metal-catalyzed transformations through modification of the inda(box) ligand architecture.
Deuteration of Heptamethine Cyanine Dyes Leads to Enhanced Emission Efficacy
Authors: Janeková Hana , Friedman Hannah C. , Russo Marina , Ahmed Tasnim , Zyberaj Mergime , Hua Sueh , Sica Anthony V. , Caram Justin R. , Stacko Peter
Published: October 2023

Short-wave infrared region (SWIR; 900-2000 nm) enables in vivo bioimaging with unrivaled spatial and temporal resolution, but its full potential is locked behind the lack of highly emissive organic fluorophores. Their design remains a grand challenge and understanding the structure-property relationship is the key to their rational design. Here we investigate the effects of deuteration on the photophysical properties of a series of heptamethine (Cy7) dyes bearing different terminal heterocycles, the absorption of which spans the near-infrared (NIR) and SWIR regions. Using cheap deuterium sources, we demonstrate that deuteration is a strategy applicable across the Cy7 family that leads to enhanced quantum yields of fluorescence, longer-lived singlet excited states and suppressed rates of non-radiative deactivation processes. Jointly with exclusion of the central cyclohexenyl ring, the approach furnishes the brightest SWIR-emitting Cy7 fluorophore disclosed to this date.
Geç Roma ve Erken Bizans Dönemleri’nde Tripolis (Lydia) Mozaikleri
Authors: DUMAN Bahadır
Published: October 2023

Büyük Menderes (Maiandros) Nehri’nin kenarındaki Tripolis’te 2012-2021 yılları arasında gerçekleştirilen arkeolojik araştırmalarda kentin hem kamusal hem de sivil mimariye ait yapılarında mozaik döşemeli mekânlar tespit edilmiştir. Kamusal mimaride daha çok cadde ve agora gibi yapıların sütunlu galerileri bitkisel süsleme ağırlıklı mozaiklerle kaplanırken, sivil mimariye ait yapıların başında gelen konutlarda ise geometrik ve bitkisel süslemenin zaman zaman birlikte kullanıldığı anlaşılmaktadır.

Mozaikli Konut olarak isimlendirilen ve kentin Geç Helenistik Dönem’den başlayarak İS 4-5. yüzyıllara kadar yerleşim mimarisine ait önemli veriler elde edilmesine olanak sağlayan yapının birimlerinde, oldukça ince işçiliğe ve üst düzey kaliteye sahip mozaik döşemeler Tripolis’te 10 yıldır gerçekleştirilen arkeolojik kazı çalışmalarında tespit edilen en sağlam örnekleri oluşturmaktadır. Söz konusu konut alanında tespit edilen mozaikler aynı zamanda İS 4. yüzyılın ortalarında yaşayan, Tripolis topraklarında yetişmiş ve Roma’da Senatörlüğe kadar yükselmiş Hermolaos’a ait bir onurlandırma heykeline ait kaidenin yazıtında geçen “…eğer O’nun ailesi ve yaptığı çok güzel işlerle ilgili daha fazla öğrenmek istersen tanıkları şehir halkı ve meşhur malikaneleri olacaktır” ifadesinden de anlaşılacağı üzere Geç Roma Dönemi’nde Tripolis’in konutları oldukça meşhurdur.

Tripolis’te bulunan mozaiklerin yerel sanatçı ve atölyeler tarafından mı yoksa gezici atölyeler tarafından mı yapıldığına dair sorulara şu an için çok net olarak cevap bulunamasa da 2015 yılı kazı çalışmalarında kentin merkezi konumdaki ana caddelerinden birinin sütunlu galerisinde tespit edilen mozaik taşlarını oluşturmak için kesilen ve çeşitli işlemlerin evrelerine ait izler taşıyan küçük taş kırıklarından oluşan buluntu topluluğu nedeniyle, Tripolis’te mozaik işçiliğine yönelik çeşitli faaliyetler yapıldığı görüşünü kuvvetlendirir.
İznik Hisardere Bazilikası Mozaikleri
Authors: ÖZ Ali Kazım , MERİÇ Aygün Ekin , TÜRKMENOĞLU Ahmet , KARDORUK Nihal
Published: October 2023

Bursa ili, İznik ilçe merkezinin beş km kuzeyinde yer alan Hisardere Nekropolü’nde, 2015 yılından itibaren çok sayıda lahit, sanduka ve oda mezar ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Kazılarda ortaya çıkarılan duvarlar ve mozaiklerin takibi sonucunda, 2021 yılında Hisardere Nekropolü’nün merkezinde bazilikal planlı bir kilise yapısına ait kalıntılara rastlanmıştır. Ayrıca jeofizik yöntemlerle yapılan incelemeler sonucunda, yapının batıya doğru devam ettiği ve muhtemel boyutlarının yaklaşık 30x35 m ve atriumla birlikte 30x70 m olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Böylece, Anadolu’daki en büyük bazilikalardan biri olarak literatürde yer alması gereken önemli bir yapıyla karşılaşılmıştır.

Erken Hıristiyan Dönemi kültürünün en önemli temsilcilerinden biri olan İznik kentinde, bu denli görkemli bir yapının kent surlarının uzağındaki bir nekropol alanının içinde ve Roma Dönemi lahitlerinin üzerinde bulunması ender rastlanan bir durumdur. Kazılar sonucunda, bazilikanın orta nefinde geometrik motiflerle süslü mozaiklerin, yan neflerinde ise tuğla döşemelerin varlığı görülmektedir. Bazilika mozaiklerinin eşit boyutta dört farklı kompozisyona sahip panellerden oluştuğu belirlenmiştir. Fakat mozaiklerin yüzeye yakın olması ve bölgenin uzun yıllar tarımsal üretim amacıyla kullanılması gibi nedenlerle sadece üç panelin kompozisyonuyla ilgili bilgiler edinilebilmiştir. Bazilikanın mimari özellikleri, mozaiğin içeriğinin benzer örneklerle karşılaştırılması ve arkeolojik buluntular yardımıyla yapının İS 5.-6. yüzyıllara ait olduğu anlaşılmaktadır.
Villa Gallo Romaine de Séviac - France Approches innovatives visant à la valorisation, à la conservation et à la restauration de pavements de mosaïque antiques exposés en plein air
Authors: PERPIGNANI Paola , RACAGNI Paolo
Published: October 2023

The Gallo-roman villa of Séviac, located in the Municipality of Montréal du Gers in France, was accidentally discovered at the end of the 19th century. The archaeological investigations identified the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th century as the period of its greatest splendour. It was a large rural residence that certainly belonged to a high-ranking aristocrat, covering a total area of about 25,000 sqm. In ancient times, it is believed to have mosaic floors with a total area of approximately 1,500 sqm. Currently, the site boasts about 400 sqm of beautiful polychrome mosaics of undoubted technical and stylistic quality. Recently, thanks to the interest of the local authorities, it was decided to invest in the territory through a series of programs aimed at protecting and enhancing the historical, artistic and archaeological heritage of the territory. Through a public competition, a team headed by the Portuguese architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça was selected, as it possessed the specific skills in the required fields. A new fully functional and innovative system of coverage of the entire site was designed and built. After a very complex preliminary diagnostic work, the team, in cooperation with the restoration laboratory of RavennAntica Foundation, designed and then directed the restoration of the entirety of the mosaic floors.
Theoretical Simulation of Thermal Deformations in Concrete Beams Reinforced with Two Overlapped FRP Bars in Cold Regions
Authors: Zaidi Ali , Bellakehal Hizia , Masmoudi Radhouane , Terbagou Oumelkhir , Nia Naima
Published: October 2023

The thermal incompatibility in transverse direction between concrete and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may cause tensile circumferential cracks within concrete under low temperatures, and consequently, the failure of concrete cover. This paper presents a theoretical study to investigate the transverse thermal deformation of concrete beams reinforced with two overlapped FRP bars in cold regions where the climate temperature may drop to -40°C.. Numerical and analytical models are developed to predict the transverse thermal strains at the FRP bar/concrete interface of the concrete cover zone and the bars interaction zone and also at the external surface of concrete cover for overlapped glass FRP (GFRP) bars reinforced concrete beams under low temperature variations, having a ratio of concrete cover thickness to FRP bar diameter varied from 1.0 to 3.2. Comparisons between the results predicted from non-linear finite element model and those obtained from the analytical model in terms of transverse thermal strains are presented.
ABAQUS Modelling and Experimental Tests Comparison for Certain Classes of Composite Isolated Joints
Authors: Saleh Bashir
Published: October 2023

Depending on the type of configuration and connector arrangement, beam-to-column end-plate joints can be rigid, semi-rigid, or pinned. Fully restrained joints are required for rigid frames in which it is anticipated that the frame joints will have adequate rigidity to maintain the angles between intersecting parts in the service condition, ensuring full moment transfer. In contrast, partially restrained joints in semi-continuous frames are distinguished by relative rotations between crossing members, allowing the bending force to be transferred only partially. The concept of utilizing partially restricted, unstiffened joints in construction has gained traction since it looks to be more feasible and inexpensive. Bending transfer in partially constrained joints allows semi-continuous frames to withstand actions. Semi-continuous frames can survive actions due to bending transfer in partially restricted joints. At the same time, a certain degree of rotation is permitted, which improves the overall ductility of these structures. Using thinner end plates than those used in practical applications is one of the most effective ways to affect the ductility of end-plate beam-to-column joints. It was confirmed in a previous experimental study that the composite joints, where the thickness of the end plates is equivalent to about 60% of the diameter of the bolt used in composite joints, were taken into account in subsequent tests, and these studies can be confirmed using ABAQUS and Ls-Dyna modelling. All of these concerns are addressed, and recommendations for numerical modelling methodologies are made in order to ultimately analyse the reaction of the symmetric extended end plate joints with 8-bolts under hogging and sagging bending moments.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Performance of Dynamic Compaction Technique: A Study of Coastal Area of Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Salah Ahmad , Sodangi Mahmoud , Derdas Eyad Sameer , Al Nasser Jawad Nadhem , Alshehri Ayad Abdulrahman
Published: October 2023

Coastal areas of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia have soil with low bearing capacity due to saturation with water, high contents of salt and inclusion of organic materials. The dynamic compaction (DC) technique, which is the most prevalent method for soil improvement in the area has not been effective in terms of cost, safety, and serviceability of the buildings. Thus, this paper aims to identify and assess the factors that prevent the efficient soil improvement performance using dynamic compaction technique. The desktop search and expert-based survey were used for data collection while the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed to analyze and prioritize the factors. The results indicate "difficulty in using the DC technique within 30m from buildings and 15m from underground services" as the most crucial factor. Above all, the practical and managerial implications implied in this paper are targeting a more efficient DC technique for soil improvement particularly in coastal areas of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia with expansive spread of Sabkha soil. Thus, the findings are expected to provide support to policy and decision makers in overcoming the performance shortfalls of DC technique.
Modeling Asphalt Pavement Frictional Properties using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Khasawneh Mohammad Ali , Alsheyab Mohammad Ahmad , Al Akhrass Haneen Issa
Published: October 2023

The objective of this work is to use some machine learning algorithms and test its efficiency in developing models to predict Locked Wheel Skid Trailer (LWST) values from Dynamic Friction Tester (DFT) and Circular Texture Meter (CTM) measurements conducted on asphalt pavement surfaces. For this prediction, three models were developed using DFT measurements at different speeds starting from 20km/h (12.5 mph) up to 64 km/h (40 mph) and then same DFT measurements as combination with Mean Profile Depth (MPD) and the last model used the International Friction Index (IFI) parameters (F60 and SP). The machine learning techniques includes two supervised learning algorithms: the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) type of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and M5P tree model. In addition to one lazy algorithm called the K Nearest Neighbor (KNN) or Instance-Based Learner (IBL). The results showed that MLP models are the best in terms of the correlation coefficient that resulted in 81% prediction power using DFT parameters. Additionally, it was shown that the result of tree models was close to ANN but with much simpler regression. However, KNN models were recommended for LWST prediction of similar data characteristics and it is expected that this algorithm will be more efficient as the training data set becomes larger.
Impact of the Fiber Distribution Characteristics on the Uniaxial Behaviour of Fiber-Reinforced Composites- An Experimental Study
Authors: Rao C.B. Kameswara , Prathipati S.R.R. Teja , Kasagani Hanuma
Published: October 2023

The demand for development of fiber-reinforced composites has enhanced as the practise of integrating fibres into concrete has become prevalent over the past few decades.. The intersection zone where the fiber crossing the fracture surface and fiber distribution characteristics in the composite plays an important role in predicting the overall performance of the Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC). To ascertain the orientation and distribution of the fibres in various FRC's, a variety of experimental methods have been proposed in the literature. This study aimed to assess the impact of fibre orientation and fibre distribution characteristics on the fresh and hardened properties of Hybrid FRC's and Hybrid Graded FRC's containing glass and steel fibres. It can be concluded that the methods adopted in this study for calculating the fiber distribution and orientation characteristics were reliable and the proposed equations were successful in predicting the uniaxial behaviour of FRC. Positive synergy was observed in the Hybrid Graded FRC specimens, which was attributed to the superior fibre distribution characteristics displayed by hybrid grading of fibres, which was rationalised by the fact that modifying the fibre distribution characteristics would affect the FRC's behaviour.
The Challenges and Future Aspirations of Implementing Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in the Urban Facilities of Mega Sport Events [MSEs] in Qatar
Authors: Atour Raya , Fadli Fodil
Published: October 2023

Sports facilities are built for a specific function and purpose. Once the demand for such purpose no longer exists, it is important to know how both the buildings and the city will adapt to the existence of such megastructures as to prevent turning them into ‘white elephants’ in the city. This paper aims to study the environmental impact assessment tools and techniques used in promoting and implementing sustainability in mega sports projects in Qatar. The investigation focuses on assessing the cultural impact of the architectural design of sports facilities in Qatar using the global sustainability assessment system (GSAS) as a sustainability/EIA assessment tool. Most of the sports facilities in Qatar are GSAS-certified at the design and build (D&B) level and are ongoing their operational assessment. Data collection involves desktop and literature review of the current Qatar EIA methods. The findings of this paper include an objective overview of the global sustainability assessment system (GSAS) and its linkage to holistic sustainability. The recommendations involve the inclusion of mixed-methods analysis to integrate the long-lost concept of ‘culture’ in the realm of sustainability to prove that behind the modern exteriors of these newly-built structures lies a deep culture and a vernacular tradition. This study would be significant in the region and worldwide and a promising overview of utilizing local tools on an international level.
Climate-cultural Conscious Design Approach to the Post-COVID-19 Built Environment
Authors: Abd Manan Mohd Shahrudin , Dahlan Nur Dalilah
Published: October 2023

The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation, by enabling current work activities to be done online more efficiently. With the movement control restrictions being lifted, the conventional workspace is no longer stationary. The role of the built environment as a health determinant in the post-COVID-19 era should consider co-mitigation interventions for non-communicable and communicable diseases through physical activity campaigns. This study aims to provide a perspective on the influence of micro-climate-conscious design in various built environments in hot climate countries on physical activity behaviour. The challenges to the social context, the cultural aspects, and the environmental aspects of the cultural-climate design measures in existing built environments are synthesised from analytical themes made in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards. The implications for future research are discussed. The finding recognises the importance of spatial heterogeneity in the cultural-climate-conscious built environment design approach. This study provides insights for policymakers and employers to better understand the dynamic roles of built environment perceptions in the post-COVID-19 era in hot climate regions at different intervention levels.
Review on Decarbonizing the Building Sector in Oil and Gas Countries: The Case of Qatar
Authors: Al-Mohammed, Reem , Ouahrani Djamal
Published: October 2023

Climate change is a serious international issue, and nations must move to carbon reduction to mitigate this problem. Therefore, Qatar is building strategies, towards energy transitions and decarbonization. Whereas, energy transitions from hydrocarbons to renewable energy is challenging, since Qatar is a gas producing country. Thus, decarbonization in energy-based countries is challenging, due to their economic development dependence on fossil-fuel by exporting oil and gas, and generating energy and electricity. However, most of the global carbon emissions are caused by buildings. Hence, the challenge of energy demand reduction in buildings in hot climate regions such as Qatar, is due to using air conditioning systems. Therefore, the research aims to investigate the decarbonization strategies implemented in the building sector in oil and gas countries, where electricity bills are subsidised by the government. In order to tailor decarbonization strategies for Qatar, according to the country’s context and social status.
Impact of Pore Morphology on Colloid Migration at Variable Saturation Levels of Natural Porous Media
Authors: Albaba Mhd. Taisir , Hannun Jamal , Al-Raoush Riyadh
Published: October 2023

The migration of colloids within porous media has a critical impact on many important industrial processes such as oil production and groundwater recharge. Colloids can clog the pore space and hence impair the permeability of fluids which adversely impacts the efficiency of fluids movement through such media. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of pore clogging at the pore-scale is critical to develop efficient remediation methodologies for permeability reduction at different physio-chemical conditions. To study pore clogging at a pore-scale, microfluidic chips were fabricated to mimic geometries of natural porous media extracted from tomographic scans of sand packs. A colloidal suspension was injected in three phases into the system. The phases consisted of an initial imbibition of the suspension, followed by drainage of the suspension from the system, and finally, a second imbibition. During each phase, a series of images are taken of a section of the porous media. Findings reveal that pore-clogging considerably impairs saturation levels of the porous media through blocking the flow from reaching the gas phase within the system. Considerably increasing the time the gas is trapped in the pore-space, which in turn develops higher irreducible water saturation. This was also observed in the case of drainage of the colloidal suspension from the pore-space where colloids blocked pathways of the gas phase and prevented its migration through the pore space. In contrast, the migration of colloids was also impacted by the presence of the gas phase. Gas provided a clogging surface while forcing colloids to migrate through the pore space and accumulate at other pores. This implies that gas phase presence within a low porosity system can increase pore clogging at a significant rate. This is also supported by the short period between the clogging of two pores and the clogging of a dozen pores within the observed system.
Challenging Hydraulic Aspects of MPSO Project, Qatar's Showcase for Storm Water Outfall
Authors: Verros Panagiotis , Miranda Joao Carlos Henriques , Manojlovic Nikola , Kyriakopoulos Alexios
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the Musaimeer Pump Station and Outfall (MPSO) project is to receive storm water runoff and groundwater flows from the Abu Hamour Tunnel and to provide a pumping station, a 10 km marine outfall tunnel and a diffuser field to dispose of the flows into the sea. The project site is located immediately south of the land that was reclaimed for the newly constructed Hamad International Airport (HIA) at the eastern terminus of the Abu Hamour Tunnel which forms a link to allow discharge of storm flows collected in the southern and western parts of the Doha over a total catchment area of approximately 190 km2. Hydraulic Design for MPSO (Musaimeer pumping station and outfall) was implemented for dry weather flow of 1.9m3/sec and wet weather flow of 19.7m3/sec. The system was designed with increased operational redundancy including 2 screen channels, bar screens and grab rakes, each channel being able to handle the maximum design flow, 2 wet wells with grit removal and oil and grease removal system, 10 submersible pumps (9 duty+1 standby), outfall chamber, drop shaft, 10 km marine outfall tunnel and diffuser field comprising of 6 HDPE pipe branches and 84 non return diffuser ports-duckbill valves. Hydraulic Design calculations were cross verified by CFD modelling, physical modelling in 1:9 scale and surge analysis results concluding on final hydraulic design conclusions and recommendations. Hydraulic Design parameters presented in this paper were verified during operation and maintenance period of the project and will be demonstrated herewith.