bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Smallholder maize farming in Zambia: A systematic review of challenges and opportunities
Authors:   University of Zambia, Malesu LM , Syrovátka P , Wittmann V
Published: December 2024

Agriculture remains a key priority sector in many developing countries, serving as the backbone of their economies and providing livelihoods for a significant portion of the population. In Zambia, agriculture plays a crucial role in ensuring food security, generating employment, and fostering rural economic development. Smallholder farmers dominate the Zambian agricultural landscape, primarily engaging in maize production, which is the country's staple food. The smallholder maize farmers play a crucial role in ensuring food security, creating employment opportunities, and contributing to rural development. Despite their important role to food security and economic growth, smallholder maize farmers in Zambia have consistently struggled with low productivity over the years, even though a substantial part of the agricultural budget is dedicated to maize support. Understanding the challenges faced by smallholder maize farmers and identifying opportunities is essential to unlocking their potential, boosting yields, and improving livelihoods across rural communities. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities encountered by smallholder maize farmers in Zambia. Relying on secondary sources through a systematic literature review, including academic literature, agricultural reports, and publications from research institutes and private organizations from 2013 to 2023, the study employs thematic analysis using NVivo software to interpret the data. Key themes of challenges identified include; limited access to finance, inadequate farming inputs, limited market access, fluctuating maize prices, climate change impacts, inadequate extension service, and poor infrastructure. Conversely, opportunities such as the adoption of climate-smart agriculture, increased funding towards agricultural program initiatives, and regional market opportunities can be leveraged to enhance the productivity and sustainability of smallholder maize farming. Understanding these dynamics enables policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to devise strategies and interventions that enhance the resilience and productivity of smallholder maize farming in Zambia. This paper contributes to the existing literature on smallholder farming and offers insights for sustainable smallholder maize farming in Zambia and similar contexts.

Key words: Agriculture, smallholder maize farmers, challenges, opportunities, thematic analysis, Zambia
The incidence of balanitis xerotica obliterans in patients surgically treated for phimosis
Authors: Pobudejski Paweł , Meier Bartłomiej , Migas Mateusz , Korlacki Wojciech , Grabowski Andrzej
Published: December 2024

Wstęp

Stulejka jest jednostką chorobową, której społeczeństwo nadało negatywne konotacje. Dyskusje dotyczące napletka, zarówno w kontekście jego stanów patologicznych, jak i fizjologicznych, toczą się od wieków i obejmują zagadnienia związane z religią, higieną, estetyką oraz tradycją. W 2002 r. londyńscy badacze zidentyfikowali stulejkę wtórną jako odpowiadającą liszajowi twardzinowemu i zanikowemu (lichen sclerosus et atrophicus), znanemu również jako balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), który jest jedynym bezwzględnym wskazaniem do obrzezania
u chłopców. Niniejsze badanie ma na celu ocenę badań histopatologicznych pacjentów po chirurgicznym leczeniu stulejki, aby ustalić związek między BXO i klinicznie rozpoznaną stulejką.

Materiał i metody

W niniejszym badaniu przeanalizowano wyniki badań histopatologicznych u pacjentów poddanych chirurgicznym metodom leczenia stulejki w okresie od stycznia 2014 r. do marca 2020 r. Kryterium włączenia do badania było chirurgiczne leczenie stulejki z towarzyszącym badaniem histopatologicznym próbek pobranych podczas operacji. Dane zostały zebrane prospektywnie i losowo.

Wyniki

W badaniu wzięło udział 106 pacjentów, u których przeprowadzono zabieg chirurgiczny, a uzyskane próbki poddano badaniu histopatologicznemu. Średni wiek pacjentów wynosił 9,41 ± 3,82 roku. W całej grupie pacjentów rozpoznanie BXO (w tym BXO focalis) wynosiło 59% (n = 63).

Wnioski

Najczęstszą przyczyną stulejki wtórnej po leczeniu operacyjnym jest BXO, którego częstość występowania u pacjentów wynosi od 5,5% do 84%. Wyniki niniejszego badania mieszczą się w tym zakresie. Widoczne bliznowacenie napletka może być również spowodowane innymi czynnikami, takimi jak przewlekły stan zapalny napletka, ale też niewłaściwą higieną czy zakażeniami tej okolicy.
Scope of Entomopathogenic Fungi in the Mustard Ecosystem: A Review
Authors: Pradhan Prabhu Prasanna , Sahoo Swagatika , Nayak Umasankar , Sarangi Satyabrata
Published: December 2024

Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a versatile and widely cultivated plant in the Brassicaceae family. Among the primary factors impeding mustard yield, insect pest damage stands prominent. Insect pests such as mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi), mustard sawfly (Athalia lugens proxima), painted bug (Bagrada hilaris), diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella)and cabbage butterfly (Pieris brassicae) cause significant damage to mustard production. The excessive reliance on chemical insecticides to control these insect pests may negatively affect non-target organisms such as beneficial insects, pollinatorsand natural enemies of pests, thus disrupting ecosystem balance and posing risks to biodiversity. In pursuit of sustainable alternatives to broad-spectrum chemical pesticides, entomopathogens play a pivotal role in safer pest management strategies. These biological control agents, including various fungi, bacteria, virusesand nematodes, specifically target insect pests while being safer for non-target organisms and the environment. With more widespread commercialization, entomopathogenic fungi hold significant promise in bolstering integrated pest management practices.
Fungal Diversity Associated with Strawberry Fruit Loss in the Gorakhpur Division, U.P. India
Authors: Dwivedi Mansi , Rai Ritesh Kumar , Singh Pooja
Published: December 2024

Background: Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) is highly nutritious and economically important fruit crop, cultivated worldwide is severely affected by fruit rot disease, leading to significant yield and economic yield loss.Present study aimed to provide the first report of fungal pathogens associated with strawberry fruit rot, which cause significant losses in India. Overall, the research provides valuable insights into the fungal pathogens responsible for strawberry fruit rot in India. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the disease and offer a foundation for effective field control measures against the disease. Methods: Survey and sampling (triplicate) of infected strawberry fruits were conducted from 2020-2023 across various sites of Gorakhpur division. The data analysis was performed by using R software. Isolation of fungal pathogen was done by Agar Plate methods and standard blotter technique. Morphological characterization was performed based on colony morphology and microscopic characteristics. Result: More than 350 symptomatic strawberry fruits were collected from 3 different cultivation sites, from which 211 fungal strains were isolated and morphologically identified as 15 different species. Among them, Botrytis cinerea, accounted for a higher proportion of all the strains present, comprising 64.6 % loss of fruits; followed by Colletotrichum spp. (17.4%,), Rhizopus stolonifer (9.6%), Fusarium spp. (4.6%) and rest of the isolated fungi like, Phytopthora spp., Mucor mucedo., Saccharomyces cerevisiae., Penicillium spp., Aspergillus spp., Alternaria spp., Cladosporium spp and Curvularia spp caused 3.6% loss of fruits respectively. All isolates were found to be aggressive on both wounded and unwounded strawberry fruit.
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Five Chinese Local Cattle Breeds in Guizhou Province, China
Authors: Wang Xin , Xu Longxin , Wu Junda , Zhao Yuanfeng , Zhou Wenzhang , Zhang Kaikai , Wang Hua
Published: December 2024

Background: This project analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of five local cattle breeds in Guizhou, in order to implement the conservation plan for local cattle breeds and promote their sustainability. Methods: The experiments used a 100K SNP chip to obtain genotype data from the local cattle breeds, which was compared with that of two introduced breeds (Red Angus and Limousin) as controls (N=112). The genetic diversity, LD decay, PCA and phylogenetic tree were analyzed. Result: The effective number of alleles (Ne), nucleotide diversity (Pi) and LD decay rate of the local cattle breeds were higher than those of introduced breeds. The results of PCA, phylogenetic tree, G matrixand genetic distance analyses indicated that the five local breeds were on the same evolutionary branches without obvious clustering. The proportion of polymorphic markers (Pn), genetic diversityand genetic differences in the Weining cattle population was much higher than that of other populations. These findings provide a reference for the genetic structure and efficient protection and utilization of local cattle in Guizhou.
Estudo comparativo dos custos de tubos flexíveis e rígidos utilizados em sistemas hidráulicos prediais de água fria e água quente
Authors: Córdoba Rodrigo Eduardo , Santos Kriegler Lucas Gabriel , Barreto Douglas , Marques Neto José da Costa
Published: December 2024

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados da comparação da utilização nos sistemas prediais hidráulicos de tubulações em polietileno reticulado (PEX) frente a sistemas tradicionais com a tubulação rígida em PVC e CPVC. O tipo PEX é bem conhecido internacionalmente e apresenta potencial para diminuição de custos e tempo de execução de obras. No Brasil, atualmente não é tão utilizado quando comparado com os sistemas em tubulação rígida. Pode-se apontar como causas os poucos estudos sobre indicadores de custo, bem como a falta de profissionais com experiência sobre esta tecnologia. Desta forma, este estudo realizou uma comparação entre os sistemas rígidos e os sistemas flexíveis em PEX, tendo como parâmetros os custos, as quantidades de materiais e as perdas de carga. Para tanto, foram modelados e simulados, em softwares hidrossanitários, três traçados diferentes em um apartamento, sendo dois do tipo PEX (convencional e ponto a ponto parcial); e um com o sistema rígido. O custo estimado por metro foi de R$ 34,57 para o sistema rígido, R$ 37,91 para o PEX convencional e R$ 26,57 para o ponto a ponto. Portanto, para esse estudo de caso, o sistema PEX ponto a ponto parcial atingiu melhor indicador de custo representando 23,4% menor que o sistema rígido.
KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI DESA WISATA BUDAYA PASAR KERAMAT
Authors: Islamudin Mohamad Mujahid , Dzikrullooh Rahmania Ramadhani
Published: December 2024

Kramajetak Hamlet is a cultural and culinary tourism village located in Warugunung Village, Pacet Subdistrict, Mojokerto Regency, East Java. Unlike other villages in general, Kramajetak Hamlet has its own attraction for the local community because the village has its own characteristics and uniqueness, namely through the development and empowerment of the local community to advance the village. This research aims to explore deeper information related to the role of the community and socio-economic conditions in developing the cultural and culinary tourism village of Pasar Keramat. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach. Collecting data and information at the research location by conducting observations, and interviews. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the people of Kramajetak hamlet are able to make the potential of residents in their area into something of positive value, through the Keramat market as a cultural and culinary tourism can increase the role of the community and the participation of residents of Kramajetak hamlet in developing the Keramat market performance and provide benefits to the socio-economic conditions of the local village community.
ABSTRAK
Dusun Kramajetak merupakan desa wisata budaya dan kuliner yang berada di Desa Warugunung, Kecamatan Pacet, Kabupaten Mojokerto, Jawa Timur. Tidak seperti desa pada umumnya, Dusun Kramajetak mempunyai daya tarik tersendiri bagi masyarakat setempat karena pada desa tersebut memiliki ciri khas dan keunikan tersendiri yaitu melalui pengembangan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat setempat untuk memajukan desa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi lebih dalam terkait dengan peran masyarakat dan kondisi sosial ekonomi dalam mengembangkan desa wisata budaya dan kuliner Pasar Keramat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif. Pengumpulan data Mengumpulkan data maupun informasi di lokasi penelitian dengan melakukan observasi, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Dusun Kramajetak mampu menjadikan potensi warga di daerahnya menjadi suatu hal yang bernilai positif, melalui pasar keramat sebagai wisata budaya dan kuliner dapat meningkatkan peran masyarakat dan keikutsertaan warga Dusun Kramajetak dalam mengembangkan pagelaran pasar Keramat serta memberikan manfaat pada kondisi sosial ekonomi masyarakat desa setempat.
Impact of Working Conditions on Reproductive Health in Executing Unit 401 (San José De Chincha Hospital) From the Point of View of Occupational Hygiene
Authors: Blanco López Víctor José Ramón
Published: December 2024

Women’s reproductive health is a critical aspect of women’s overall well-being. However, this can be significantly affected by the working
conditions to which they are exposed. In particular, workers in the health sector, such as those in Executing Unit 401 (San José de Chincha
Hospital), may be subject to a series of occupational risk factors that can negatively impact their reproductive health.
Archäologie anders erfahren
Authors: Dunning E. , Aeschimann C.
Published: December 2024

Sind Sie im Bereich der Archäologie und der Vermittlung des Kulturerbes tätig? Möchten Sie Ihre Leidenschaft und historisches, archäologisches oder denkmalpflegerisches Wissen weitergeben? Fragen Sie sich, was die Öffentlichkeit ansprechen könnte? Dann ist dieses Handbuch genau das Richtige für Sie! Vermittelt werden mit diesem Buch wertvolle Informationen über die Vorstellungen, Erwartungen und Interessen der Schweizer Bevölkerung in Bezug auf Archäologie, Kulturerbe und Vergangenheit. Die Informationen wurden im Rahmen des landesweiten Beteiligungsprojekts Salon Archéologique gesammelt. Salons sind eine innovative Methode der Mediationsforschung, deren Systematik hier ebenfalls vorgestellt wird, damit Sie diese auch in Ihrem Bereich anwenden können. Die Analyse der Aussagen der Teilnehmer der Salons, die intim, witzig und kritisch sind, ist nach Themen geordnet: Wie definieren wir Archäologie? Welche Vorstellungswelten vermittelt sie? Welche Beziehungen unterhalten wir zu den Überresten und Objekten der Vergangenheit? Wie wird die Arbeit der Archäologen wahrgenommen? Welches ist unser Verhältnis zur Zeit? Welches sind unsere Erfahrungen mit Fundstätten? Wie eignen wir sie uns an? Die Teilnehmer stellten auch viele der hier aufgeführten Fragen, deren Beantwortung Ihnen überlassen bleibt. Die in diesem Leitfaden vorgeschlagenen Inhalte und Instrumente bieten sowohl nützliche als auch inspirierende Ansätze für die Entwicklung von Vermittlungsprojekten, die den Erwartungen der Bevölkerung entsprechen und ein Überdenken der Rolle der Archäologie in der Gesellschaft des 21. Jahrhunderts anregt.
On the recalculation of ellipsoids in estimating the error of the implicit Stormer method for a second-order linear differential equation
Authors: Zolotareva Natalia D.
Published: December 2024

In the paper, a new method is proposed for constructing an error estimate for the numerical solution of the Cauchy problem for a second-order differential equation obtained using the implicit Stormer method. Unlike the previously proposed methods, it allows one to take into account the signs of small terms when recalculating ellipsoids containing the exact solution in the case of implicit multistep numerical method. This leads to a more accurate estimation of the error of the numerical solution and the applicability of the ellipsoid method over large intervals. A numerical experiment is presented demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method for obtaining a guaranteed error estimate of the implicit Stormer method.
Decomposition of modules over generalized Dickson algebras
Authors: Ludkovsky Sergey V.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to modules over generalized Dickson algebras. These algebras are nonassociative and generally can be nonalternative. They compose an important class of algebras and an area in mathematics. Left, right and two-sided modules over generalized Dickson algebras are studied. Their structure and submodules are investigated. Bimodules with involution are scrutinized over generalized Dickson algebras with involution. Such bimodules have specific features caused by involution. Minimal submodules and decomposition of modules are investigated. In particular, cyclic submodules are studied.
Regularization of classical optimality conditions in optimization problems of linear distributed Volterra-type systems with pointwise state constraints
Authors: Sumin Vladimir I. , Sumin Mikhail I.
Published: December 2024

The regularization of classical optimality conditions (COCs) — the Lagrange principle (LP) and the Pontryagin maximum principle (PMP) — in a convex optimal control problem with a strongly convex objective functional and with pointwise state constraints of the equality and inequality type is considered. The control system is defined by a linear functional-operator equation of the second kind of general form in the space L_2^s, the main operator of the righthand side of the equation is assumed to be quasi-nilpotent. Obtaining regularized COCs is based on the dual regularization method. The main purpose of regularized LP and PMP is stable generation of minimizing approximate solutions (MASs) in the sense of J. Warga. Regularized COCs: 1) are formulated as existence theorems of MASs in the original problem with simultaneous constructive representation of these solutions; 2) are expressed in terms of regular classical Lagrange and Hamilton–Pontryagin functions; 3) “overcome” the ill-posedness properties of the COCs and provide regularizing algorithms for solving optimization problems. The article continues a series of works by the authors on the regularization of the COCs for a number of canonical problems of optimal control of linear distributed systems of the Volterra type. As an application of the “abstract results” obtained in the work, the final part considers the regularization of the COCs in a specific optimization problem with pointwise state constraints of the equality and inequality type for a control system with delay.
AIGenducation: Dampak dan Strategi Menghadapi Revolusi Industri 5.0 pada Siswa Berbasis Value Expectancy Theory
Authors: Julius Keishya Shalisa , Putri Nadhira Halizah , Ibadi Angela Ahmad , Wynnemaida Vania , Kirana Harnum Widya Candra , Indrijati Herdina
Published: December 2024

Kecerdasan buatan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan produktivitas manusia, terutama dalam revolusi industri 5.0. Namun, penggunaan AI dalam dunia pendidikan memiliki risiko seperti penggunaan AI yang berlebihan sehingga menimbulkan ketergantungan, kemalasan dalam belajar, dan meningkatnya plagiarisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran dengan desain konvergen paralel. Analisis korelasi Pearson dilakukan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara pengetahuan tentang AI terhadap motivasi belajar dan plagiarisme internet, serta korelasi antara pengetahuan, persepsi nilai, dan persepsi biaya terhadap niat untuk menggunakan AI. Melihat hubungan antara pengetahuan tentang AI sebagai variabel independen terhadap motivasi belajar dan plagiarisme internet sebagai variabel dependen serta peran mediasi dari Niat Menggunakan AI melalui GLM Mediation Models. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menerima empat dan menolak tiga hipotesis. Penelitian kualitatif mengungkapkan faktor, dampak, dan strategi penggunaan GAI dalam lingkup pendidikan.
advancement in global halal industry from farm to fork
Authors: Harati Azade , Farzaneh Parisa
Published: December 2024

In light of the increasing Muslim population worldwide, it is crucial to pay attention to their lifestyle and regulations. This is particularly important for facilitating trade with Muslim nations, especially since the majority of exporters to these nations are non-Muslim. The terms "Halal" and "Haram" hold significant value in the Muslim world, as they refer to what is permissible and forbidden, respectively, according to religious guidelines (Shari’ah). Global trade and the attachment of the Halal logo to products rely on these terms. Interestingly, non-Muslims have shown a positive attitude towards Halal products, believing that they are manufactured in a more hygienic, tasty, and safer manner. However, there are challenges that need to be addressed, such as the lack of an unified Halal certification and regulations for the entire Muslim world, particularly in the era of globalization. There is an urgent need for globally accepted Halal guidelines and regulations that cover the entire supply chain, including processing, logistics, technologies, retail and wholesale, marketing, and branding. This will ensure Halal integrity and enhance trade between non-Muslim and Muslim countries
Keywords: Halal, Haram, Globalization, Halal Certification, Halal integration
review of the influence of adding the word halal to popular food and drink which have non-halal connotations and excessive terms on muslim consumers
Authors: Putri Tanti Amarta
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, some people think that food is not merely a necessity but is a form of easy and cheap getaway amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy work schedule. The popularity of food is not only derived from the taste but also the name that attracts the attention of potential consumers. Naming foods without prohibited elements is starting to become a priority among food and beverage (F&B) businesses in Indonesia. One by one, well-known F&B businesses began to take steps to change the name of the menu which initially had unlawful elements into good ones. Lawful (halal) and good food, which can be seen from its ingredients, should not be given a bad name as a form of conduct that glorifies Allah, All-Provider. Even food/drinks inspired by foreign cultures that have names with non-halal connotations do not necessarily become halal by simply adding the term halal in front of it. This article aims to analyse people's behaviour in relations to how the naming of foods may be misleading yet attractive among Muslim consumers. This article uses secondary research methods as data collection to provide a comprehensive and credible understanding.
Keywords: Naming Food, Food and Beverage, Halal
Behaviour of muslim consumer towards halal food products: a review and bibliometric analysis
Authors: Aneesh Abdul Khader A.A , Siddiq Abbokar
Published: December 2024

This study reviews factors affecting Muslim consumer behavior towards halal food products, using bibliometric analysis to identify key research trends and influential works in the field. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 613 peer-reviewed articles from the Scopus database (2015-2024), using VOSviewer to visualize co-citation, keyword clusters, and research themes. The analysis reveals that religious beliefs, halal certification trust, and perceived product quality are key drivers of halal food purchasing behavior. Interest in halal products is growing globally, appealing to both Muslim and non-Muslim consumers due to perceived ethical and safety standards. The study identifies top contributors, influential journals, and leading countries in halal food research. Insights suggest further exploration into halal certification for alternative proteins, sustainability, and comparative studies across diverse regions. The findings are useful for researchers and businesses targeting the global halal market. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric review of halal consumer behavior, highlighting trends and research gaps. It is essential for those seeking to understand the evolving dynamics of the halal food sector.
Keywords: Halal Food, Consumer Behavior, Halal Certification, Bibliometric Analysis, VOSviewer
policy implementation of law no. 33 of 2014 concerning halal product guarantees (UU JPH) for micro-small businesses in the food and beverage sector in Surabaya city
Authors: Akbari Ozie Karunia , Sahab Ali , Fitrianto Hari , Widjayanto Febby Risti , Naufal Adam Mochammad
Published: December 2024

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are a sector that is important to the country's economy. Despite the limited resources, MSEs have resilience to economic crises. This research focuses on a policy implementation study of Law No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee (JPH Law) on micro and small scale businesses in the food and beverage in Surabaya City. This research raises two problem formulations, the role played by stakeholders in this law to increase halal certificates of micro small businesses in the food and beverage in Surabaya City and the obstacles faced by stakeholders in increasing halal certificates of micro small businesses in the food and beverage in Surabaya City. Researchers used the theory of policy implementation initiated by Merilee S. Grindle. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and uses direct observation and interviews with various sources to obtain primary data. Secondary data are obtained through searches from various sources. The result of this research is that are three kinds of stakeholder actors in the implementation of the JPH Law, government, non- government institutions, and micro and small business actors in Surabaya City. Government and non-government institutions in Surabaya City organize various kinds of collaboration programmes in order to implement the JPH Law in Surabaya City. However, the implementation of the JPH Law in Surabaya City has encountered many obstacles due to weaknesses in the content of policy and context of implementation of the JPH Law that is not in accordance with the needs of the society.
Keywords: Policy Implementation, Halal Certification, Socialization, Halal Product Guarantee
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS BASED ON ZnO/NATURAL ZEOLITE FOR METHYLENE BLUE DYE REMOVAL IN WATER
Authors: Nugroho Muhammad Garda , Putri Bilgis Laily Pratama , Mukharomah Nur Laili Alfiatin , Wibisono Alvin Adrian , Nurherdiana Silvana Dwi , Wafi Abdul
Published: December 2024

The treatment of dye wastewater, particularly from the batik industry, poses significant environmental challenges. This study explores the potential of ZnO-coated clinoptilolite natural zeolite as a dual-functional material for efficient and eco-friendly wastewater treatment through adsorption and photocatalysis. This study employed various solvents, i.e., aquadest and ethylene glycol and different treatments of heating and sintering to ensure the ZnO-coated natural zeolite. The ZnO/zeolite composite achieved a dye degradation efficiency of up to 98.68% under UV irradiation within 90 minutes. Characterization through SEM, FTIR, and XRD analyses confirmed the successful synthesis and structural integrity of the ZnO/zeolite composite. We also conducted an analysis of operational costs and energy consumption associated with the use of these bifunctional materials. The results indicate that the potential for utilizing these materials as a treatment method is promising, given their ease of use and low energy consumption, and warrants further investigation.
LÜLEBURGAZ, FETHİYE VE BURSA ÜÇGENİNDE BİR TABELA RESSAMI: ABDULLAH CANKURTARAN
Authors: Ertürk Murat
Published: December 2024

Tabela ressamları, çok çeşitli üretim yelpazesine sahip olup dükkân tabelalarından sinema afişlerine kadar çeşitli yazılar veya görseller oluşturan ticari sanatkârlardır. Bu sanatkârların ürünleri genellikle günlük iletişimde kullanılan, bulundukları bölgenin sosyal, ekonomik ve estetik ihtiyaçlarıyla şekillenen ve yerelin görsel kültürünü yansıtan ürünlerdir. Ancak çoğunlukla imzasız oldukları ve kolayca atıldıkları için kayıt altına alınmazlar. Ulusal grafik tasarım tarihimizin kayıp yerel bileşenlerini oluşturan bu sanatkârların ürünlerinin kentsel dönüşüm gibi sebeplerle yok olması, aynı zamanda yerel görsel kültürün ve kent belleğinin kaybedilmesine neden olmaktadır. Bu nedenle, tabela ressamlarının ve üretimlerinin belgelenmesi, ulusal grafik tasarım tarihi ve kent çalışmaları literatürüne katkı sağlaması açısından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışma; Lüleburgaz, Fethiye ve Bursa’da tabela ressamlığı yapan Abdullah Cankurtaran ve onun yaptıkları çalışmalarla sınırlandırılmıştır. Araştırmada literatür incelenmiş, adı geçen sanatkârın birinci dereceden akrabası ve kendisini tanıyan kişilerle yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yapılmıştır. İlgili bilgi ve belgelere ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında, adı geçen sanatkârın özgeçmişi ve üretimleri belgelendirilmiş, yerel grafik tasarım tarihine katkı yapılması amaçlanmıştır.
TÜRK ANİMASYONUNDA BİÇİM VE İÇERİK İÇİN ALTERNATİF BİR YAKLAŞIM OLARAK JAPON “MONO NO AWARE” FELSEFESİNİN YENİLİKÇİ KULLANIMI VE “BEYTEREK” UYGULAMA FİLMİ
Authors: Taş Alicenap Çiğdem , Sütiş Ece
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, Türk animasyon filmlerinde kültürel mirasın kullanılması ve sürekliliğinin sağlanmasında, Japon “Mono No Aware” felsefesinin animelerde kullanılması ayrıntılı olarak incelenerek, kültürel değerlerin animasyon film anlatılarında içerik ve biçime nasıl aktarıldığının ortaya konması ve Türk animasyon filmlerinin anlatılarında, zengin kültürel mirası korumaya ve kuşaktan kuşağa aktarmaya olanak sağlayacak şekilde kullanılabilecek alternatif bir anlatı yaklaşımı ortaya koymak amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç çerçevesinde, “Mono No Aware” kavramı temel alınarak Japon animelerinde kültürel mirasın aktarımında nasıl kullanıldığı ve günümüz animasyon filmleri için alternatif bir anlatı gelişimini nasıl ortaya koyduğu araştırılmıştır. Ardından Japon yönetmenlerden Isao Takahata’nın “Prenses Kaguya Masalı” filminde “Mono No Aware” kavramının biçim ve içerikte nasıl kullanıldığı tarama modeli yöntemiyle ayrıntılı olarak çözümlenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler ışığında “Mono No Aware” felsefesinin animeler için yarattığı alternatif hikâye anlatım yöntemi dikkate alınarak Türk kültüründe unutulmaya yüz tutmuş öğelerin senaryoya kaynaklık ettiği “Beyterek” animasyon filmi üretilmiştir. Türk kültürel mirası, Türk animasyon üslubunun özgünlük, yaratıcılık ve evrensellik bakımından gelişimine kaynak olacak zenginliktedir. Bu nedenle animasyon senaryoları oluşturulurken kültürel mirastan faydalanılmasının özgünlük açısından alternatif anlatılara olanak sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
20. YÜZYILIN GÖRSEL ESTETİĞİNİN 21. YÜZYIL GRAFİKLERİNE UYARLANMASI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: Bozhüyük Bayram
Published: December 2024

21. yüzyılda görsel tasarımların yayımlanma mecralarında çeşitlilik görülmektedir. Dijital görseller sadece basılı alanda değil, aynı zamanda multimedyanın çeşitli alanlarında kullanılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda multimedya alanındaki paylaşılan, izlenen ve yüklenen her görüntü günümüz insanının görsel hafızasını güçlendirmektedir. Karşılaşılan görüntü çeşitlilikleri arasında geçmişe ait görüntüler de bulunmaktadır. Geçmişe ait bilgi ve görsel materyallerin tasarımcı ve izleyici nezdinde tekrar keşfedilmesi geçmişin imgelerini popüler hale getirmektedir. Geçmişin imgeleri, güncel görsel tasarımların üretiminde alternatif bir çıkış noktası olabilmektedir. Çağdaş izleyici toplumunun geçmişe ait özlemi tasarımcıların eskiye ait tasarım detaylarının tekrar kullanmasını gündeme getirmektedir. Geçmişin çeşitli video ve grafiklerinin tekrar izlenmesi ve beğenilmesi güncel tasarım eğilimlerinin başka bir yöne doğru şekillenmesini (geçmişe öykünmesini) ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Adeta günümüzün görsel tasarım anlayışı; renkte, tipografide, tasarım ilke ve öğelerinde yeni bir dil oluşturmayı bir kenara bırakmış adeta yeni bir imaj üretmeden geçmişin görsel dilini idealize ederek sunmaktadır. Bu sorun görsel tasarımın önünde ne tür bir gelecek sunmaktadır? Sorusunu akıllara getirmektedir. Dolayısıyla makalede 20. yüzyıla ait tasarım imgelerinin 21. yüzyıl görsel tasarımlarında kullanılmasına yönelik eğilimin düşsel, sosyal, kültür endüstrisi boyutu üzerinde düşünülüp incelemeler yapılmıştır. 20. yüzyılın özlemli dönemlerinin neden 21. yüzyılda kullanıldığı bazı grafik tasarım örnekleri incelenerek bilimsel kaynaklar eşliğinde açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır.
Ictiose como uma manifestação de sarcoidose: um relato de caso
Authors: Sampaio Romão Augusto Alves Filgueira , Capistrano Giovany Gomes , Castro Cláudio Cesar Monteiro de
Published: December 2024

Introdução: O termo ictiose engloba um grupo de doenças queratinizantes caracterizadas por pele seca e formação excessiva de escamações. As etiologias são as mais variadas, incluindo desde defeitos genéticos hereditários até formas secundárias a doenças sistêmicas. A sarcoidose é uma doença granulomatosa multissistêmica que pode acometer a pele, sendo a ictiose uma rara forma de acometimento. Objetivos: No presente relato é descrito um caso de sarcoidose cuja manifestação cutânea é a ictiose. Ressaltamos a importância da investigação diagnóstica meticulosa em caso de doença rara que se apresenta com manifestação atípica bem como do reconhecimento de manifestações cutâneas que possam sugerir doenças sistêmicas. Metodologia/Relato de Caso: Descrição de relato de caso de paciente, 33 anos, apresentando ictiose, adenomegalias, insuficiência renal e hipercalcemia grave. Internado em enfermaria para investigação do quadro. Submetido à vasta avaliação laboratorial, de imagem e histopatológica que apontou o diagnóstico de sarcoidose. Resultados: Iniciado terapia com corticoide oral, evoluiu com boa resposta clínica e laboratorial. Conclusão: Ictiose pode ser uma rara manifestação cutânea de doenças sistêmicas. É fundamental conduzir adequada investigação tendo como foco as possíveis etiologias (linfomas, endocrinopatias, doenças autoimunes, infecções, dentre outras) para que o paciente seja beneficiado com adequado tratamento à condição de base. É de grande importância para médicos reumatologistas e generalistas o reconhecimento de manifestações cutâneas que possam sugerir doenças sistêmicas e também a investigação diagnóstica meticulosa em caso de doença rara que se apresenta com manifestação atípica.
Dynamic event-triggered integral non-singular terminal sliding mode tracking of unmanned surface vehicle via an event-triggered extended state observer and adaptive neural network
Authors: Wang Xingmin , Liu Ruixue , Sladkowski Aleksander , Li Qian , Jiang Ru
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a novel trajectory tracking controller for an underactuated unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The controller incorporates an event-triggered extended state observer (ETESO), a minimum learning parameter neural network, an integral non-singular terminal sliding mode (INTSM) control strategy, and a dynamic event-triggered mechanism (DETM). Firstly, an ETESO is developed to estimate unmeasurable velocities and lumped disturbances, differentiating it from most existing extended state observers without the necessity for real-time output measurements. To further alleviate the communication burden and minimize actuator wear, a DETM with an adjustable threshold is introduced. In contrast to traditional event-triggered methods, which employ fixed threshold parameters, this mechanism allows for online adaptive updates of the triggering thresholds, thereby enhancing resource efficiency. Additionally, an INTSM is designed to ensure rapid convergence of the position and velocity errors of the USV. To effectively counteract external disturbances and internal modeling uncertainties, a minimum learning parameter (MLP) neural network algorithm is implemented to approximate and compensate for these uncertainties. Finally, using Lyapunov's theory, it is demonstrated that all signals within the closed-loop tracking control system remain bounded. Simulation results are given to illustrate the effectiveness of theoretical results.
ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ІМПЕДАНСОМЕТРІЇ ДЛЯ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ЕЛЕКТРОФІЗИЧНИХ ПАРАМЕТРІВ М’ЯКИХ БІОЛОГІЧНИХ ТКАНИН
Authors: Дуваров Юрій , Калашнікова Лариса , Дубко Андрій
Published: December 2024

Імпедансометрія є ефективним і сучасним методом дослідження біологічних тканин, який ґрунтується на вимірюванні їх електричного імпедансу. Даний метод дає змогу оцінити функціональний стан тканин, аналізуючи їхню реакцію на проходження електричного струму в різних частотних діапазонах. Завдяки своїй чутливості до змін у структурі та складі тканин, імпедансометрія є унікальним інструментом для виявлення фізіологічних та патологічних процесів, які можуть впливати на стан організму. Однією з головних переваг методу є його неінвазивність, тобто відсутність необхідності порушення цілісності шкіри або тканин під час проведення дослідження. Це робить імпедансометрію безпечною для пацієнтів і зручною ефективною у клінічній практиці. Метод імпедансометрії дозволяє отримувати дані в реальному часі, що важливо для моніторингу динамічних змін у стані тканин. Під час дослідження було проведено експерименти із фантомами м’яких біологічних тканин, що мали різні механічні властивості, такі як пружність. Фантоми використовувалися для моделювання різних фізіологічних станів тканини, що дозволило контролювати умови експерименту та вивчити вплив змін механічних характеристик на імпеданс. Вимірювання електричного імпедансу проводилися в середньочастотному діапазоні. Зміни в значеннях імпедансу можуть свідчити про наявність різних патологічних процесів. Метод електричної імпедансометрії дає нові можливості для діагностики і моніторингу різних станів м’яких біологічних тканин, зокрема для оцінки їхньої структури та функціональності в умовах патологій або травм. Перспективи подальшого використання цього методу включають його адаптацію для клінічних досліджень і розробку нових підходів до лікування захворювань, що впливають на механічні характеристики тканин.
БІОІНЖЕНЕРНИЙ ПОТЕНЦІАЛ 3D-БІОДРУКУ ДЛЯ СТВОРЕННЯ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ПЕЧІНКИ
Authors: Маслянчук Софія , Луценко Тетяна
Published: December 2024

Захворювання печінки, такі як рак, цироз і недостатність, є серйозними проблемами медицини через високу смертність та обмежені можливості лікування, спричинені пізньою діагностикою, дефіцитом донорських органів і ризиками післяопераційних ускладнень. Традиційні моделі для дослідження не можуть точно відтворити складну васкуляризовану структуру людської печінки, що ускладнює вивчення захворювань печінки і проведення процедури тестування лікарських засобів. У цьому контексті 3D-біодрук виступає як перспективна технологія для створення функціональних печінкових тканин, що відкриває нові можливості для регенеративної медицини. У статті було проведено аналітичний огляд методів і матеріалів 3D-біодруку для створення моделей печінкової тканини. На основі проведеного огляду було розглянуто основні підходи до біодруку, включаючи струменевий, екструзійний, лазерний методи, чанну фотополімеризацію, технології FRESH та сакрифікаційного біодруку. Різні підходи дають змогу досягти максимального результату процесу друку відповідно до поставлених завдань і типу матеріалів, що дозволяє створити як прості конструкції, так і складні багатокомпонентні. Висвітлено роль гідрогелів і клітинних компонентів у формуванні біочорнил, їхній вплив на життєздатність клітин і створення функціональних тканин. Окрема увага приділена можливостям використання 3D-друкованих моделей печінки у регенеративній медицині, моделюванні захворювань і тестуванні лікарських засобів. Застосування 3D-біодрукованих моделей відкриває нові можливості у фундаментальних дослідженнях, створенні та випробуванні лікарських засобів та засобів для регенеративної медицини, пропонуючи інноваційні рішення для персоналізованої терапії та лікування захворювань.
The Motion of an Elliptic Foil in the Field of a Fixed Vortex Source
Authors:   Udmurt State University, Artemova E. M. ,   Udmurt State University, Lagunov D. A. ,   Udmurt State University, Vetchanin E. V.
Published: December 2024

This paper is concerned with the motion of an elliptic foil in the field of a fixed point singularity. A complex potential of the fluid flow is constructed, and the forces and the torque which act on the foil from the fluid are obtained. It is shown that the equations of motion of the elliptic foil in the field of a fixed point vortex source can be represented as Lagrange – Euler equations. It is also shown that the system has an additional first integral due to the conservation of the angular momentum. An effective potential of the system under consideration is constructed. For the cases where the singularity is a vortex or a source, unstable relative equilibrium points corresponding to the circular motion of the foil around the singularity are found.
The Russian Project of Eurasian Integration: Towards the Symmetric Development Model
Authors: Smirnov V. , Sutyrin V.
Published: December 2024

The paper concentrates on a complex analysis of Eurasian integration processes in the context of the Eurasian Economic Union and Greater Eurasian Partnership. The authors pay special attention to the latest trends in the development of trade and economic ties as well as sociocultural relations. Special emphasis is put on the impact of sanctions upon the cooperation between the EAEU member-states. The paper lays a foundation for the concept of a symmetrical integration based on balancing economic and sociocultural dimensions of transnational relations within the EAEU. A conclusion is made that building scientific and technological alliance on the platform of the EAEU constitutes a promising direction for strategic development.
Military-Technical Cooperation of India with USA, Israel and EU Countries in the Context of “Make in India” Program
Authors: Yevtodyeva M.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the key trends in India’s military-technical cooperation with Western countries and Israel in the last decade, including the increased diversification of defense procurement due to the growing number of contracts with these countries and the shift in emphasis of the Indian acquisition strategy from obtaining of weapon platforms to the procurement of components and development of the national defense industry. The primary focus of the paper are the key features of India’s military-technical cooperation with the USA, Israel and France as the main (besides Russia) suppliers of weapons and military equipment in 2014–2023, as well as its major contracts and joint projects with leading defense companies of these countries – Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Electric, Israel Aircraft Industries, Rafael and several other. Regulatory measures in the defense and aerospace complex that have been introduced as part of “Make in India” program since 2014, including the revision of the offset contracts rules, liberalization of procurement procedures and efforts towards “ease of doing business” for foreign and domestic private defense companies, are assessed as generally successful (in terms of stimulating the development of national industry and the implementation of national defense programs). It is concluded that these measures contributed to both the growth in the number of India’s offset and licensing contracts, joint defense projects with Israel and Western countries in the last decade, and the intensification of its national defense industry development through inclusion in Western supply chains of weapons and components. At the same time, it is indicated that the strengthening of military-technical cooperation between New Delhi and the West will have its limits, associated primarily with the specifics of the transfer of Western technologies, in particular, production ones, trends in equipping combat platforms produced in India with foreign components, and with the peculiarities of integration of the country into Western supply chains of weapons and subsystems. Budgetary restrictions may also arise due to increased costs for the purchase of Western, Israeli and national weapons systems as well as their maintenance.
National Leader in a Multinational Society: Comparative Analysis of African Countries
Authors: Turovskiy R. , Sukhova M.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the nationalization of voting in presidential elections in Sub-Saharan African countries in order to explain the emergence of national leaders with fairly homogeneous support of ethnic and regional groups of the electorate. The authors demonstrate the absence of a unidirectional process of nationalization, suggesting the continued fragility of African statehood under fundamental conditions of high ethno-linguistic fractionalization. The study confirms the crucial role of the incumbency effect, which strengthens support for a country’s leader when elected for a new term due to favorable institutional environment, but reveals other factors as well. One of them is the economic success of the incumbent, which contributes to the growing uniformity of his/her territorial support while economic failures have an opposite effect. The incumbent’s efficiency in ensuring public security and especially in forming elite coalitions across the different areas of the state might also be important. Given the initial shortage of national leaders in African countries due to the nature of their statehood, these reasons while coming into play under fairly democratic conditions contribute to the artificial “construction” of national leadership, which can be quite successful although temporary. At the same time, success of nationalization is more related to certain states (such as Ghana or Senegal) than to personalities, indicating that the structural characteristics of political systems are more important than the personal characteristics of agents. However, when the factors noted above do not work properly or pose threats to incumbents because of their failures, basic ethno-regional differences in Africa come back into full force.