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A Transportable Atomic Gravimeter with Constraint-Structured Active Vibration Isolation
Authors: Ruan Chuanjing , Zhuang Wei , Yao Jiamin , Zhao Yang , Ma Zenghan , Yi Cong , Tian Qin , Wu Shuqing , Fang Fang , Wen Yinghong
Published: April 2024

Many efforts have been taken in recent years to push atomic gravimeters toward practical applications. We demonstrate an atomic gravimeter named NIM-AGRb2 that is transportable and suitable for high-precision gravity measurements. Constraint-structured active vibration isolation (CS-AVI) is used to reduce the ground vibration noise. The constraint structure in CS-AVI ensures that the isolation platform only has vertical translation, with all other degrees of freedom (DoFs) being constrained. Therefore, the stability of active vibration isolation is enhanced. With the implementation of CS-AVI, the sensitivity of NIM-AGRb2 reached as low as 20.5 μGal/Hz1/2. The short-term sensitivity could be further reduced to 10.8 μGal/Hz1/2 in a seismologic observation station. Moreover, we evaluated the system noise of the gravimeter, and the results were consistent with our observations.
LNMVSNet: A Low-Noise Multi-View Stereo Depth Inference Method for 3D Reconstruction
Authors: Luo Weiming , Lu Zongqing , Liao Qingmin
Published: April 2024

With the widespread adoption of modern RGB cameras, an abundance of RGB images is available everywhere. Therefore, multi-view stereo (MVS) 3D reconstruction has been extensively applied across various fields because of its cost-effectiveness and accessibility, which involves multi-view depth estimation and stereo matching algorithms. However, MVS tasks face noise challenges because of natural multiplicative noise and negative gain in algorithms, which reduce the quality and accuracy of the generated models and depth maps. Traditional MVS methods often struggle with noise, relying on assumptions that do not always hold true under real-world conditions, while deep learning-based MVS approaches tend to suffer from high noise sensitivity. To overcome these challenges, we introduce LNMVSNet, a deep learning network designed to enhance local feature attention and fuse features across different scales, aiming for low-noise, high-precision MVS 3D reconstruction. Through extensive evaluation of multiple benchmark datasets, LNMVSNet has demonstrated its superior performance, showcasing its ability to improve reconstruction accuracy and completeness, especially in the recovery of fine details and clear feature delineation. This advancement brings hope for the widespread application of MVS, ranging from precise industrial part inspection to the creation of immersive virtual environments.
Nudging Sustainable Development: Reviewing Energy Transition and Economic Development
Authors: Tian Xu , Kohar Umar H. A. , Khatib Saleh F. A. , Wang Yan
Published: April 2024

Recently, as more countries and regions have embarked on the path of energy transition, the speed and manner of economic development have been influenced in varying degrees. However, the relationship between energy transition and economic development remains unclear, as research conclusions are inconsistent. The aim of this study is to systematically examine the relationship between energy transition and economic development using the literature review approach. This study selected 102 studies from Scopus that explicitly address energy transition and economic development as our final sample for this investigation, aiming to clarify the current research status on factors, barriers, and pathways of energy transition, and discuss related theories about energy transition. The results indicate a significant increase in research volume on this topic over the past four years, with nearly half of the studies focusing on cross-regional countries or economic entities. The sampled literature reveals various relationships between economic development and energy transition, including one-way promotion, one-way inhibition, bidirectional causality, and ineffectiveness. Factors influencing energy transition include technology, financial support, environmental governance, human capital, taxation, rents, and foreign direct investment (FDI). The main obstacles to energy transition lie in the scarcity of environmental resources, path dependence, and uneven development. Based on these research findings, this study discusses prospects and potential directions for future studies.
Remanufacturing Assessment of Machine Tools under a Circular Economy Perspective: A Resource Conservation Initiative
Authors: Centoamore Plinio , Pinto Luiz Fernando Rodrigues
Published: April 2024

Machine tools are recognized as goods-generating equipment that constitute the realm of manufacturing facilities, providing the means of production for the generation of consumer products. This work explores the possibility of implementing sustainability concepts, employing criteria from a circular economy in the design and manufacturing of new equipment, using existing structural elements as the basis for the development of these machines. Stamping presses for automotive body panels were considered as the focus of this study. A quantitative evaluation of the possibilities for reusing existing components was developed using an algebraic tool, through the creation of algorithms that facilitate the comparative analysis of production costs and delivery lead times. Additionally, a case study was conducted to assess the capability of these algorithms to provide results, presented as comparative indicators that should be taken into consideration and may assist in the decision-making process regarding the implementation or not of the possibilities presented by the study. The simulation performed proved to be proficient, providing data that can guide decision making regarding the reuse of the chosen structural elements, based on their soundness verified through inspections conducted by the machine designers.
Challenges for Sustainable Urban Planning: A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Complex Landslide Risk in a Latin American Megacity
Authors: Vargas-Cuervo Germán , Hernández-Peña Yolanda Teresa , Zafra-Mejía Carlos Alfonso
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes the spatiotemporal evolution of a complex landslide risk scenario in a Latin American megacity, underscoring the key challenges it poses for sustainable urban planning in such cities. This research draws upon multiple studies commissioned by the mayor’s office of the megacity of Bogota, Colombia, and utilizes aerial photographs and satellite imagery from diverse sensor types. The methodology used considered six spatiotemporal analysis scenarios: rural/natural, mining, urban, landslide risk, stabilization and environmental park, and informal reoccupation. The findings reveal a complex interplay between the megacity’s peripheral areas, which face constraints for human settlement, and their potential for construction material exploitation. This complex relationship was further compounded by weaknesses in planning and controlling peripheral occupations, coupled with a burgeoning demand for developable land in a landslide risk context (landslide area: 73 ha). The analysis scenarios highlighted the predominant use of a reactive urban planning approach that addressed events, changes, or problems after they had occurred, rather than proactively anticipating and preventing potential risks at the study site. The detected land-use transformations unveiled different historical moments, culminating in a landslide disaster (804 houses destroyed, 3000 families at risk). This catastrophe necessitated a radical and significant intervention, incurring substantial costs for the megacity administration (USD 26.05 million). This landslide was the largest recorded in the megacity and one of the most extensive in urban areas across Latin America.
Altered Sex Ratio at Birth with Maternal Exposure to Dioxins in Vietnamese Infants
Authors: Kaneko Noriko , Nishijo Muneko , Vu Hoa Thi , Pham-The Tai , Pham Thao Ngoc , Tran Nghi Ngoc , Takiguchi Tomoya , Nishino Yoshikazu
Published: April 2024

Excess female births (lower sex ratio at birth) associated with paternal exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlordibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) have been reported in Italy. However, no significant effects of maternal TCDD exposure on the sex ratio were reported. We investigated the effects of maternal TCDD exposure and the toxic equivalent quantity of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/dibenzofurans (TEQ-PCDD/Fs) on the sex ratio at birth in 576 Vietnamese infants from three birth cohorts. TCDD and TEQ-PCDD/Fs in breast milk were stratified (low, mild, moderate, and high) as maternal exposure markers. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate associations between female birth and dioxin exposure groups after adjusting for confounders. In sprayed and unsprayed areas, adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of female birth (reference: low-TCDD group) were 2.11 in the moderate-TCDD group and 2.77 in the high-TCDD group, which were significantly associated with increased TCDD exposure. In sprayed areas, a significantly increased OR in the high-TCDD group was observed. No significant associations, however, were found between having a girl and TEQ-PCDD/F levels. These results suggest that maternal TCDD exposure may alter the sex ratio at birth among Vietnamese residents of areas with high dioxin contamination.
High-Throughput Sequencing Reveals Three Rhabdoviruses Persisting in the IRE/CTVM19 Cell Line
Authors: Litov Alexander G. , Shchetinin Alexey M. , Kholodilov Ivan S. , Belova Oxana A. , Gadzhikurbanov Magomed N. , Ivannikova Anna Y. , Kovpak Anastasia A. , Gushchin Vladimir A. , Karganova Galina G.
Published: April 2024

Cell cultures derived from ticks have become a commonly used tool for the isolation and study of tick-borne pathogens and tick biology. The IRE/CTVM19 cell line, originating from embryos of Ixodes ricinus, is one such line. Previously, reovirus-like particles, as well as sequences with similarity to rhabdoviruses and iflaviruses, were detected in the IRE/CTVM19 cell line, suggesting the presence of multiple persisting viruses. Subsequently, the full genome of an IRE/CTVM19-associated rhabdovirus was recovered from a cell culture during the isolation of the Alongshan virus. In the current work, we used high-throughput sequencing to describe a virome of the IRE/CTVM19 cell line. In addition to the previously detected IRE/CTVM19-associated rhabdovirus, two rhabdoviruses were detected: Chimay rhabdovirus and Norway mononegavirus 1. In the follow-up experiments, we were able to detect both positive and negative RNA strands of the IRE/CTVM19-associated rhabdovirus and Norway mononegavirus 1 in the IRE/CTVM19 cells, suggesting their active replication in the cell line. Passaging attempts in cell lines of mammalian origin failed for all three discovered rhabdoviruses.
Understanding Citrus Viroid Interactions: Experience and Prospects
Authors: Wang Yafei , Shi Yan , Li Honglian , Chang Jiaxin
Published: April 2024

Citrus is the natural host of at least eight viroid species, providing a natural platform for studying interactions among viroids. The latter manifests as antagonistic or synergistic phenomena. The antagonistic effect among citrus viroids intuitively leads to reduced symptoms caused by citrus viroids, while the synergistic effect leads to an increase in symptom severity. The interaction phenomenon is complex and interesting, and a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms induced during this viroid interaction is of great significance for the prevention and control of viroid diseases. This paper summarizes the research progress of citrus viroids in recent years, focusing on the interaction phenomenon and analyzing their interaction mechanisms. It points out the core role of the host RNA silencing mechanism and viroid-derived siRNA (vd-siRNA), and provides suggestions for future research directions.
Achievement of Primary Prevention Cardiometabolic Targets in Women with HIV: An Urgent Call to Action to Pursue Cardiovascular Health
Authors: Mazzitelli Maria , Scaglione Vincenzo , Cozzolino Claudia , Zuin Marco , Putaggio Cristina , Bragato Beatrice , Vania Eleonora , Sasset Lolita , Leoni Davide , Baldo Vincenzo , Cattelan Annamaria
Published: April 2024

Background: Cardiometabolic health has become crucial, especially for women with HIV (WWH). We assessed the achievement of targets for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes (H/Dy/DT) in primary prevention in a WWH cohort. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis including all WWH in our clinic, excluding those who had a myocardial infarction. H/Dy/DT achievement was assessed by both EACS guidelines and individual cardiovascular risk, CVR (measured by ESC calculator), using logistic regression to evaluate differences in H/Dy/DT achievement between migrant and Italian women. Results: We included 292 WWH, 55.5% Italian and 44.5% migrant women; the median age was 50 (IQR:42–58) years, 94.5% had undetectable HIV-RNA, 55.1% had a high level of education, 27.1% were smokers, and 19.2% did regularly physical exercise. Overall, 76%, 19%, and 5% of women presented a low, a high, and a very high CVR, respectively. Among Italians, 28.4% and 6.2% women presented a high and a very high CVR, respectively. Considering migrants, 7.7% and 3.8% women presented a high and a very high CVR, respectively. Overall, among migrant women, those with a high CVR were more likely to be not at target than those with a low risk (especially for LDL-c and blood pressure among people on treatment), despite the fact that we did not detect a statistically significant difference. By contrast, migrants were more likely to achieve glycemic targets than Italians (p = 0.032). Conclusions: H/Dy/DT target achievement is suboptimal, especially in migrants. A more aggressive pharmacological treatment, also assessing adherence to medical prescriptions, and promotion of healthy lifestyle should be urgently implemented, possibly redrawing the current model of care.
Plasma Lipidomic Profiles in cART-Treated Adolescents with Perinatally Acquired HIV Compared to Matched Controls
Authors: van der Post Julie , Guerra Thiara E. J. , van den Hof Malon , Vaz Frédéric M. , Pajkrt Dasja , van Genderen Jason G.
Published: April 2024

Children with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (PHIV) are growing into adulthood with HIV and treatment-associated comorbidities, such as dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. HIV is identified as independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The hypothesis behind increased CVD risk associated with HIV includes vascular inflammation, dyslipidemia and combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) metabolomic toxicity. To investigate differences in lipid profiles and pathophysiological mechanisms of CVD risk in adolescents with PHIV, we compared the plasma lipidome of PHIV adolescents and HIV-negative controls. We additionally investigated the influence of current cART regimens and increased lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) levels on the plasma lipidome. We included 20 PHIV-infected adolescents and 20 HIV-negative controls matched for age, sex, ethnic origin and socio-economic status. Plasma lipidome was measured using Thermo Scientific Ultimate 3000 binary high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)–mass spectrometry. We evaluated the plasma lipidome in PHIV adolescents using different cART regimens (including those known to be associated with lipid alterations). The median age was 17.5 years (15.5–20.7) and 16.5 years (15.7–19.8) for PHIV adolescents and controls, respectively. Of PHIV adolescents, 45% used a non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based (25%) or protease inhibitor (PI)-based (20%) cART regimen. In this pilot study, we observed no significant differences between lipidomic profiles between PHIV adolescents and controls. We observed no differences in the plasma lipidome in participants with increased versus normal Lp(a) levels. Different cART regimens appear to influence chain length differences in the plasma lipidome of PHIV adolescents; however, the significance and causality of this observation remains undetermined. Further research on the influence of cART on lipid composition could further identify these alterations.
State of Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections among Health Professionals and Health Sciences Students in France
Authors: Chlebus Marine , Boyer Laurence , Doerper Sébastien , Hergot Tristan , Varbanov Mihayl
Published: April 2024

The burden of morbidity and mortality caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has serious consequences on the quality of life of populations. Nowadays, despite numerous prevention campaigns, sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise in France for several years. It remains important to transmit the right information in order to better educate and support patients. Where then remains the problem, and how can we improve the involvement and awareness of the general population regarding the risks of these STIs? It is imperative to work upstream on the training of health professionals and students because they are the first interlocutors and the only ones to transmit the knowledge acquired during their initial training to the individuals concerned. The objective of this work is to identify the areas where health professionals and students do not yet have all the notions acquired via a multiple-choice questionnaire on the different STIs and their major characteristics. These results will contribute to the implementation of additional training at the Health Centers in France.
Integrating RUSLE Model with Cloud-Based Geospatial Analysis: A Google Earth Engine Approach for Soil Erosion Assessment in the Satluj Watershed
Authors: Sud Anshul , Sajan Bhartendu , Kanga Shruti , Singh Suraj Kumar , Singh Saurabh , Durin Bojan , Kumar Pankaj , Meraj Gowhar , Sahariah Dhrubajyoti , Debnath Jatan , Chand Kesar
Published: April 2024

This study employed an advanced geospatial methodology using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform to assess soil erosion in the Satluj Watershed thoroughly. To achieve this, the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model was integrated into the study, which was revealed through several analytical tiers, each with a unique function. The study commenced with estimating the R factor, which was carried out using annual precipitation data from the Climate Hazards Group Infra-Red Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS). The erodibility of the soil, which the K factor describes, was then calculated using the USDA soil texture classifications taken from the Open Land Map. The third layer emphasizes the LS factor, which analyzes slope data and how they affect soil erosion rates, using digital elevation models. To understand the impact of vegetation on soil conservation, the fourth layer presents the C factor, which evaluates changes in land cover, and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) derived from Sentinel-2 data. The P factor incorporates MODIS data to assess the types of land cover and slope conditions. Combining these layers with the RUSLE model produces a thorough soil loss map, revealing different levels of soil erosion throughout the Satluj Watershed. The preliminary findings indicate that 3.3% of the watershed had slight soil loss, 0.2% had moderate loss, and 1.2% had high soil erosion rates. And 92% had severe rates of soil erosion. After a thorough investigation, the detected regions were divided into risk classifications, providing vital information for the watershed’s land management and conservation plans. The mean soil loss throughout the watershed was determined to be 10,740 tons/ha/year. This novel method creates a strong foundation for evaluating soil erosion, while also highlighting the value of the cloud-based geospatial analysis and the RUSLE model in comprehending intricate environmental processes.
Experimental Study on the Sedimentation Performance of an Arc-Plate Linear Sedimentation Tank
Authors: Wang Peng , Ye Nansha , Han Yu , He Xiangli
Published: April 2024

To examine the influence of plate shapes and quantities on the sedimentation performance of a linear sedimentation tank, experimental research was conducted using tanks featuring five distinct plate structures. The findings reveal that when subjected to an inflow rate ranging from 60 to 100 m3/h and with median particle sizes of 571.110 μm and 162.254 μm, for sediment particles in water containing sediment, the flow field distribution in the arc-plate sedimentation tank facilitates the effective settling of sediment particles. Comparative analyses indicate that incorporating eight arc plates in the sedimentation tank, as opposed to an equal number of inclined plates, results in a notable reduction in surface sediment concentration within the plate region, ranging from approximately 8 to 34%. Additionally, the mass percentage of sediment particles with sizes less than 0.05 mm at the tank bottom increases by about 5–7%. Moreover, in comparison to tanks lacking plates and those equipped with four arc plates, the surface sediment concentration experiences a significant decrease, ranging from approximately 33% to 60% and 18% to 44%, respectively. Concurrently, the mass percentage of sediment particles with sizes less than 0.05 mm shows an increase of about 25–32% and 10–20%. The arc-plate sedimentation tank exhibits superior sedimentation efficiency with an inflow rate of 60 m3/h and the installation of eight arc plates. Additionally, the study concludes that increasing the number of plates and reducing the inflow rate enhance sediment settling. The research findings offer valuable insights for the design and advancement of sedimentation tanks.
The Hourly Peak Coefficient of Single-Family and Multi-Family Buildings in Poland: Support for the Selection of Water Meters and the Construction of a Water Distribution System Model
Authors: Świętochowski Kamil , Andraka Dariusz , Kalenik Marek , Gwoździej-Mazur Joanna
Published: April 2024

Taking care of water resources and minimizing water losses in water supply networks requires a broad approach to identifying and neutralizing operational problems. The correct selection of water meters to minimize apparent losses requires knowledge of the characteristic flows that may occur in the facility to which water is supplied. The research aimed to develop tools in the form of mathematical models and water consumption curves along with hourly water consumption coefficients to facilitate the process of selecting water meters for engineers and creating computer models of water supply systems. The research involved monitoring the flow of 76 single-family and multi-family buildings in four towns in Poland, followed by data analysis and development of tools supporting the selection of water meters and the construction of computer models of water distribution networks. High correlation coefficients of the studied variables indicate the results’ usefulness. Four models were developed to determine the maximum flow values in multi-family buildings (three models) and single-family buildings (one model) in the range of water meter diameters DN15-DN40. Characteristics of the average hourly peak coefficient (HPC) values were also developed, along with the range of changes in HPC values for single-family and multi-family buildings.
Pensamiento crítico en estudiantes de educación básica regular
Authors: Saavedra-Pizarro Liliana
Published: April 2024

El pensamiento crítico es una habilidad fundamental que deben desarrollar los estudiantes desde el inicio de la escolaridad, sin embargo, existen dificultades en el intento por promoverlo efectivamente. El objetivo planteado fue caracterizar el nivel del pensamiento crítico en estudiantes de educación básica regular. La investigación fue de tipo básica con diseño descriptivo no experimental. La muestra estuvo conformada por 145 estudiantes de educación secundaria, se empleó la técnica de la encuesta y fue utilizado el instrumento del pensamiento crítico de Zaldívar (2010). Los resultados evidenciaron que el pensamiento crítico se halla en un nivel medio (43%), al igual que el reconocimiento de asunciones (47.7%) y la evaluación de argumentos (47%). En el caso de las interpretaciones, se alcanzó un nivel bajo (45.7%). Se pudo concluir que existe la necesidad de un esfuerzo integral para desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento crítico en estudiantes de educación básica regular.
«In the Glorious Days of our Liberation»: Coverage of the Anniversary of the Performance of the Czechoslovak Corps in the Press of White Siberia
Authors: Назырова В.В. , Петин Д.И.
Published: April 2024

Культурно-антропологические исследования в текущие годы стали одной из популярных тем исследований среди российских историков. Подобная формула осмысления прошлого актуальна, в том числе применительно к периоду Гражданской войны. Предлагаемый сюжет описывает практики государственной коммеморации в белой Сибири, соотнося их с образом чехословацких легионеров, активно формируемым на рубеже весны‒лета 1919 г. в официальной антибольшевистской периодике. Теоретической основой исследования стало сочетание историко-культурологического и антропологического подходов, историко-генетического, сравнительно-исторического и проблемного методов. Эта методологическая совокупность позволила интерпретировать источники, увязав их содержание с военно-политической обстановкой и конкретными персоналиями. Публикация может представлять интерес для широкого круга читателей – специалистов по исторической имагологии, культурной антропологии, истории Гражданской войны в России, политической и повседневной жизни антибольшевистской Сибири.

Cultural-anthropological research in recent years has become one of the most popular research topics among Russian historians. Such a formula for understanding the past is relevant, including in relation to the period of the Civil War. The proposed plot describes the practices of state commemoration in white Siberia, correlating them with the image of the Czechoslovak legionnaires, actively formed at the turn of the spring-summer of 1919 in the official anti-Bolshevik periodicals. The theoretical basis of the study is a combination of historical, culturological and anthropological approaches of historical-genetic, comparative-historical and problematic methods. This methodological set made it possible to interpret the sources by linking their content with the military-political situation and specific personalities. The publication may be of interest to a wide range of readers - specialists in historical imagology, cultural anthropology, the history of the Civil War in Russia, the political and everyday life of anti-Bolshevik Siberia.
Swearing falsely in making a covenant (Hos. 10:4). Congress of Peoples of Terek and Terek Cossacks
Authors: Пыльцын Ю.С.
Published: April 2024

В статье рассматривается история Съездов народов Терека – высших органов власти в Терской области в 1918 г. – и роли казачества в этих съездах. Зародившись в начале 1918 г., по инициативе именно казаков, как попытка казачества силовым путём положить конец вражде с чеченцами и ингушами, съезды прошли долгий путь и закончили свою историю интеграцией Терской области в политическое и правовое поле CCСР. Каждый съезд собирался в новой политической обстановке, но решал одни и те же важные вопросы – о мире, о земле, о власти. На эти вопросы у разных народов, сословий и партий были разные ответы. В том числе и у терского казачества. В работе изложен ход заседаний съездов, вопросы, которые там поднимались и роль казачества – и как действующего лица съездов (особенности поведения казачьей делегации) и как объект воздействий казачьих съездов (какие решения, непосредственно затрагивавшие казачьи интересы, принимали съезды и к каким последствиям это приводило). Уделено внимание и тактики большевистской партии, которая смогла предложить политическую альтернативу казачьим предложениям и в конечной итоге сделала Съезды Народов Терека инструментом советизации области.

In this article the author describes the story of Congress of Peoples of Terek - the highest authority of Terek region in 1918, and the role of Cossacks in it. Congresses were initially adopted by Cossacks at the beginning of 1918, as a tool to forcefully stop the conflicts with Ingushs and Chechens. These congresses came a long way and finished with the integration of Terek Region into the juridical field of USSR. Each convention was held in a new political situation, but discussed same matters - peace, land, political power. All the participants - people, political parties and estates had different opinions on those matters, including Terek Cossacks. In this article author describes the script of those congresses, questions discussed and the role of Cossacks as proactive participants (including notes on the delegation's behaviour). The author shows what decisions concerning Cossack interests were discussed and approved with what consequences. Author also describes the tactics of Bolshevik party members who were able to produce political alternative to the Cossack ideas and eventually made Congress of Peoples of Terek into an instrument of improving Soviet power in the region.
Kłopotliwa wielka płyta. Sąsiedzkie i artystyczne praktyki transformowania przestrzeni sofijskich kompleksów mieszkaniowych
Authors: Kosieradzka Angelika
Published: April 2024

The aim of the article is to show social practices (neighbourly and artistic) activated around the example of Sofia’s dissonant heritage, which is the space of a housing complex. The author interprets the capital’s block housing estates as zones of transition between what is public and what is private, where specialized urban planning meets the everyday experience of residents, and the dehumanizing uniformity of the landscape clashes with the effects of amateur activities aimed at personalizing the environment. Using the methodological tools of anthropology of visual culture and arts and cultural studies, the author considers grassroots ways of adapting housing estate space to the residents’ needs, as well as attempts towards its visual revitalization using street art. The analysis shows that apartment blocks — as dissonant heritage, and at the same time a personal space — are today a field of activities of local communities and the artistic community, exploring the aesthetic and social potential of housing complexes.
Od zapominania do (u)pamięt(ni)ania? Wrocławskie elity o niemieckim dziedzictwie stolicy Dolnego Śląska
Authors: Dolińska Kamilla , Makaro Julita
Published: April 2024

The status of German heritage in Wrocław is rather specific, and has been changing over the past seven decades under the influence of not only state and local politics, but also the biographical experiences of successive generations of residents. Calling German heritage troublesome is a frequently used rhetorical figure as well as — or perhaps primarily as — an epithet describing a social fact. This article aims to provide answers concerning the troublesome nature of German heritage for contemporary Wrocław elites. The empirical material comprises unstructured interviews conducted in 2011 and 2022, on the basis of which the relationship between the German heritage and persons occupying specific privileged positions in the social structure of the capital of Lower Silesia was determined. As the study proceeded, three types of approach to this relationship emerged. The first considers the relationship with German heritage unproblematic — either due to it being made “ours,” or because of it being treated superficially. The second approach recognizes the troublesome nature of this relationship, resulting from the tensions between local and national memory policy, including the state’s historical policy offering an antagonistic vision of Polish-German relations. The third type points to the relationship being troublesome due to the attitude to German heritage during the communist era; the memory of this difficult relationship with the heritage back then, and contemporary efforts to restore memory of Wrocław’s pre-1945 history. The approaches thus identified are present in the stories, regardless of the time — they can be found both when the city’s multicultural identity and local memory were intensively discussed a decade ago, and today, when the city is addressing new urban challenges.
Assimilate Partition of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) as Response to Combination of Paclobutrazol and Nitrogen
Authors: Runtunuwu Semuel , Lengkong Edy F. , Tulung Stella , Darus Deisire N.S. , Tumambo Riung
Published: April 2024

Increasing the productivity of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) can be done by increasing biological production (biomass) and the ability to convert (partition) assimilate/photosynthate into economic results (tubers). The aim of this research is to find a better combination of paclobutrazol (PBZ) application and nitrogen (N) fertilization for tuber partition assimilate of potato. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. The treatment was consists of  nine combinations of PBZ treatments and N  fertilization as follows: 1) 3 kg PBZ/ha + 200 kg N/ha, 2) 3 kg PBZ/ha + 250 kg N/ha, 3) 3 kg PBZ/ha + 300 kg N/ha, 4) 3,5 kg PBZ/ ha + 200 kg N/ha, 5) 3,5 kg PBZ/ha + 250 kg N/ha, 6) 3,5 kg PBZ/ha + 300 kg N/ha, 7) 4 kg PBZ/ha + 200 kg N/ha, 8) 4 kg PBZ/ha + 250 kg N/ha, 9) 4 kg PBZ/ha + 300 kg N/ha. The research results showed that at the beginning of growth up to 42 DAP (day after plan), the assimilate (dry material) was directed towards stem and leaf (shoot) growth. Next, at 56 DAP to 84 DAP the assimilate is allocated for tuber growth. The combination of 4 kg PBZ/ha + 200 kg N/ha produces the largest tuber weight
Keywords: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L);  nitrogen; paclobutrazol; partition assimilate
PRIMER INFORME Dra. Yarabí Ávila González Rectora
Authors: Ciencia Nicolaita Redacción
Published: April 2024

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Upaya Peningkatan Keterampilan Membaca Permulaan Melalui Metode Tebak Gerakanku di Kelas 1 SD Negeri Anggarudin Kecamatan Nagrak
Authors: Rahmat Lea Diana , Amalia Arsyi Rizqia , Lyesmaya Dyah
Published: April 2024

Rendahnya keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa di kelas 1 SD negeri Anggarudin, menjadi latar belakang permasalahan yang dilihat oleh peneliti. hal ini dapat diketahui dari hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia yang masih rendah dalam menyebutkan simbol huruf, melafalkan simbol huruf, dan mengeja huruf menjadi kosakata dan menjadi kalimat yang sederhana. Data awal menunjukkan dari 27 siswa kelas 1 hanya 8 siswa yang Sudah memenuhi indikator keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pembelajaran kooperatif dengan model pembelajaran tebak gerakanku karena pada umumnya siswa kelas 1 SD sangat menyukai bermain sambil belajar. Di samping itu penerapan metode ini juga telah berhasil dilaksanakan oleh peneliti sebelumnya yaitu Amalia, Harpiani, dan Zumroatun. Penelitian ini menunjukkan hasil yang sangat baik, terlihat dari meningkatnya keterampilan membaca siswa. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan metode tebak gerakanku terbukti meningkatkan keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di kelas 1 SD Negeri Anggarudin. Sebelum dilakukan penelitian ini hanya 8 siswa dari 27 siswa yang sudah memenuhi indikator keterampilan membaca permulaan. Dan setelah dilakukan penelitian dengan menggunakan metode tebak gerakanku meningkat menjadi 23 siswa yang mampu memenuhi indikator keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa.
Sistem Penyelenggaraan Pendidikan Islam pada Era Reformasi: di Sekolah Umum, Madrasah, Pondok Pesantren dan Majlis Taklim
Authors: Selvia Noor Liyana
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini menggali sistem penyelenggaraan pendidikan Islam pada era Reformasi di Indonesia, fokusnya meliputi sekolah umum, madrasah, pondok pesantren, dan majlis taklim. Pendekatan studi kepustakaan digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi sumber data relevan, termasuk artikel, buku, jurnal, dan dokumen terkait pendidikan Islam pasca-Reformasi. Data dianalisis dengan metode studi kepustakaan untuk memahami perubahan sistem pendidikan Islam dan tantangan yang dihadapi. Hasilnya menunjukkan dampak positif Reformasi, termasuk integrasi dengan sistem pendidikan nasional, otonomi lembaga pendidikan, diversifikasi kurikulum, dan responsivitas terhadap tantangan zaman. Keberhasilan ini tercermin dalam peningkatan kualitas pendidikan, integrasi nilai-nilai Islam dalam pembelajaran, dan pemberdayaan sosial melalui lembaga pendidikan Islam. Pemerintah juga telah menerapkan berbagai kebijakan untuk memastikan pengakuan dan integrasi pendidikan agama Islam dalam sistem pendidikan nasional, termasuk Standar Nasional Pendidikan (SNP) dan penggabungan sistem sekolah umum dengan ciri khas keagamaan. Strategi masa depan melibatkan dimensi sosial politik, kultural, dan sosio-kultural. Pentingnya formalisasi nilai-nilai Islam dalam kebijakan negara, pengawasan aparatur pemerintah, pengembangan kesadaran kultural, dan pembangunan masyarakat yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islam menjadi fokus strategi-strategi ini. Dengan integrasi nilai-nilai Islam dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dan implementasi strategi-strategi ini, diharapkan pendidikan Islam di masa depan akan memainkan peran penting dalam pembangunan umat dan negara Indonesia.
The Impact of Ramadan Fasting on Sleep and Treatment Compliance in Psychiatric Patients: A Survey Study.
Authors: Ben Mbarek Marwa , Amamou Badii , Ben Haouala Amjed , Mhalla Ahmed , Gassab Leila , Zaafrane Ferid
Published: April 2024

Background: During Ramadan, fasting is a duty for all healthy adult Muslims. During this month, there is a major and abrupt break in chrono-biological rhythms, sleep duration and timing, and the activity/rest cycle.

Aims: This study aims to explore the impact of the month of Ramadan, with its various biological, behavioral, and social repercussions, on mental health in Tunisian psychiatric patients who may or may not be fasting.

Objective: To determine the impact of the month of Ramadan on sleep and treatment compliance in psychiatric patients.

Methods: This was a survey study of all patients under follow-up at the Monastir psychiatric outpatient department for mental disorders, with two measurements during and after the month of Ramadan in 2019 (i.e., from May 05 to June 04, 2019, the number of hours of fasting in Tunisia was between 15h 43 min and 16 h 36 min). The data was analyzed in 2020.

Results: After studying 107 survey responses twice, during and after Ramadan, this study shows that sleep quality was significantly impaired during Ramadan for both fasters and non-fasters. There was also a significant difference between Ramadan and post-Ramadan in terms of treatment compliance; hence, adherence to treatment in the study population depended on the Ramadan effect and not the Fasting effect.

Conclusion: This study showed that sleep quality assessed by the ISI insomnia scale was significantly impaired during the month of Ramadan for both fasting and non-fasting subjects. Also, adherence to treatment in the study population depended on the Ramadan effect and not the fasting effect.
Intrusion Detection for Power System Security by Ensemble Learning with Auxiliary Classifier and Feature Selection
Authors: Lee SI-Wei , Chen Jen-Yeu
Published: April 2024

This paper proposes a stacking framework based on ensemble learning,
aiming to establish a machine learning-based intrusion detection system
to accurately differentiate various cyber-attack types that pose
security risks to substations. The framework utilizes a combination of
stacked base learners and secondary learners to generate binary feature
matrices based on the probability weighting of natural or attack events
and multi-class feature matrices of the probability of occurrence of all
attack events. The model designed in this paper is trained using the
power system attack detection dataset developed by the Oak Ridge
National Laboratory at Mississippi State University. In the experimental
results, the binary classification accuracy of the secondary learner
reaches 97%, and the multiclass accuracy reaches 95%. This paper also
discusses the importance of feature selection techniques for intrusion
detection systems. Experimental results show that using RFE can maintain
the model’s accuracy at around 95% across different training/test set
ratios of 9:1, 8:2, and 7:3.
Precision at Heart: An IoT-based Vertical Federated Learning Approach for Heterogeneous Data-Driven Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction
Authors: Shajimon Sulfikar , Shukla Raj Mani , Patra Amar Nath
Published: April 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a serious threat to individual
health, highlighting the importance of early detection and proactive
mitigation. With advancements in consumer electronics such as wearables
and IoT, there exists an opportunity for enhanced CVD prediction for
users. Machine Learning (ML) has been widely used to predict CVD risk
(high/low) based on various factors and is a critical area of healthcare
research. However, sharing data needed to predict CVD with machine
learning models is challenging due to privacy concerns. Federated
Learning (FL) enables distributed training of ML models without sharing
raw data. However, it requires all training features to be available to
all clients. To address this problem, we propose a Vertical Federated
Learning (VFL) based method designed for use with consumer electronics
platforms. The proposed method trains Neural Network (NN) model in a
distributed manner where different data features are held by different
parties. In this work, each party maintains a portion of separate data
features, performs calculations on them locally, and then transfers only
the necessary information to jointly train an NN model. We employ the
proposed method for different use cases where the dataset features are
distributed between: i) the patient and the hospital (2-splits); ii) the
patient, the doctor, and the laboratory (3-splits); and iii) the
patient, the doctor, the Electrocardiogram (ECG) center, and the
laboratory (4-splits). Using a realistic dataset publicly available, we
test the proposed methodology.
Strategic imperatives of institutionalization of the development of rural areas through the support of new type of agricultural formations
Authors: Butko Mykola P. , Kolosha Valeriy P. , Rasskazov Oleh I.
Published: April 2024

The article emphasizes the need for the transformation of agro-industrial production as one of the leading sectors of the national economy, which over a long period of development was able to reach such a level that it not only covers domestic food needs but also occupies a significant niche in the world markets. The current stage of Ukraine’s development will undoubtedly lead to the entry of our state into international political, social, military, and economic structures. Overcoming the negative impact of the factors of the development of agro-industrial production is possible through a deep reform of the institutional environment for the development of rural areas and agro-industrial production. The main imperatives of such a strategy should include the creation and ensuring the effective functioning of integrated agricultural formations of a new type in connection with the development of communities. It should lead to the expansion, rationalization, and mutual coordination of the range of economic, social, and ecological interests of the state, local authorities and self-government, producers of agricultural products, and the rural population. The current stage of the country’s socio-economic development is determined by the need for post-war modernization and recovery of all spheres of life in Ukrainian society, requiring the selection and purposeful research of the most relevant types of agro-industrial integration, which would ensure activation and improvement of the efficiency of integration processes, including cooperatives and clusters. The article emphasizes that the support of agro-industrial formations of a new type based on ensuring the mutually agreed interests of food producers and rural areas should be achieved due to the synergetic effect of agro-industrial integration, which will significantly increase the effectiveness of such interaction. The authors prove that the state’s efforts in the process of post-war reconstruction of the region should focus on the development, approval, active implementation, and support of the agricultural formations, the effectiveness of which will depend not only on the development of rural areas but also on the entire country as a whole.
OPTIMISATION OF INFORMATION PROCESSES THROUGH THE PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE UNIFIED PROCUREMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Authors:   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia, Bykov Vladimir O. , Saltanaeva Elena A. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia, Eshelioglu Raila I. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Kazan, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article considers the relationship between business processes and information processes. The most common processes subject to automation are listed. Optimisation of business processes using modern information technologies, namely the module of automation of information processes as part of information systems, is also considered. The authors propose a variant of increasing the efficiency of organisation management through the implementation of a personal client cabinet, which contributes to the optimisation of interaction between counterparties. Personal accounts in information systems can be realised in different ways. The main development of UIS (unified information system) for procurement is usually conducted in Java language. The authors propose to implement additional modules designed for specific functionalities of the program in the Python programming language, because Python has a simple and clear syntax, makes it possible to integrate the written modules into other subsystems, and is one of the most commonly used languages for text data processing, analysis and visualisation. Supplier and customer are bound by a bilateral relationship, which is confirmed by documents. The personal cabinet of the supplier and the customer gives the possibility to optimally adjust the work with documents on purchases and deliveries of goods. For the formation of delivery-acceptance documents through the services of the Unified Information System (electronic activation), prior authorisation is required to log in to the personal account by means of authentication in the EUIA. The work describes step-by-step actions, starting with the formation of the contract on the customer’s side in the UIS system and up to the formation of the acceptance document in the supplier’s personal cabinet. In the course of work the correctness and correctness of the entered data is controlled - informational (not interfering with saving and signing of the document) and blocking controls (blocking the process of signing the document). The final documents are signed with electronic signatures of a legal nature and sent to the Federal Treasury. Automating the work of counterparties through a personal cabinet will eliminate errors and the creation of unnecessary documents, which will optimise the work of the information system.