bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Resurvey reveals arrested population growth of the largest UK colony of European Storm-petrels Hydrobates pelagicus, Mousa, Shetland
Authors: Bolton Mark , Sheehan Danaë , Bolton Susannah , Bolton Jane , Bolton Jack
Published: September 2023

The typical life history of long-lived seabirds makes their populations extra sensitive to decreases in adult survival. It is therefore important to uncover the extent, causes and consequences of any incident that involves massive die-offs of such species. Towards the end of a stormy winter, large numbers of dead Atlantic Puffins Fratercula arctica were beached in Vest-Agder and Rogaland counties, southwest Norway in February and March 2016. There were also reports of smaller numbers of birds found further north along the Norwegian coast, but it was not possible to assess the total extent of the wreck directly. The first birds stranded on 31 January, the day after the storm Gertrude (in Norway named Tor) caused the strongest winds ever recorded in Norway. Post-mortem examinations of 200 carcasses collected in the two counties over the following two months indicated that 59% of the birds were adults, whereas 9% were first-winter birds. Virological examination of three birds tested negative for Influenza A. All birds were emaciated and lacked significant fat deposits, and had presumably starved to death. Most birds, especially among adults, were in the last stage of primary moult, and had probably been flightless only a few weeks earlier. This may help explain why the different age groups were so disproportionately affected. The mean wing length of adults not in active moult indicated the birds originated mainly from colonies on the east coast of the UK. This conclusion was in accordance with the origins of eight ringed birds found dead in connection with the incident, seven of which were adults with a mean age of at least 21.6 years. It also fits well with results from recent tracking studies of birds with geolocators. The apparent survival of adult birds breeding on the Isle of May, southeast Scotland, was much lower between 2015 and 2016 than in most other years, which, unlike what has been possible for many other incidents, demonstrates that this wreck probably had a serious impact on the population level.
Nocturnal colony attendance by Common Guillemots Uria aalge at colony in Shetland during the pre-breeding season
Authors: Sinclair Natalie , Harris Mike , Nager Ruedi , Leakey Chris , Robbins Alexandra
Published: September 2023

Time-lapse photography was used to describe daily and seasonal trends in attendance by Common Guillemot Uria aalge at a colony in Shetland prior to the breeding season, including detection of nocturnal presence. A camera took a photo every 30 minutes from 30 January until 21 April 2015. A total of 3,435 photos were analysed, of which 3,232 photos allowed birds to either be accurately counted (2,552) or estimated (680) within a representative plot. High quality moonlit shots showed that large numbers of Common Guillemots were present ashore at Sumburgh throughout the night, while manipulated non-moonlight night photos revealed attendance at the colony, even when counting was not possible. Clear cycles of attendance at the colony were apparent with day-time peaks of 90–120 birds occurring on average every 7 days over the study period. Pre-breeding attendance is described, as is the nocturnal presence of Common Guillemots in the three months prior to breeding.
Impaired ability to feel in cases of pelvic floor issues: two case descriptions of haptotherapy treatment
Authors: Klabbers Gert A. , Bouwman Petra M. , Dekker Marjolein , Hagg Willem , Harte-Sluman Renske R. , Spil Chantal , de Vos Robert H.
Published: September 2023

The objective of this article is to provide insight into the therapeutic possibilities of haptotherapy in case of pelvic floor problems. Haptotherapy and the concept of ‘an impaired ability to feel’ are explained, followed by two case descriptions. The authors conclude that haptotherapy can be a valuable additional therapy for patients with an impaired ability to feel in case of pelvic floor problems and that further research is desirable to scientifically confirm its positive effect.
Fortaleza Resiliente del Personal de Enfermería Durante la Pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Ramírez Cruz Alejandro
Published: September 2023

La resiliencia, entendida como la adaptación positiva a la adversidad, se ha identificado como una competencia fundamental en la enfermería, vinculándose con tres diagnósticos de la taxonomía NANDA y siendo señalada en investigaciones enfermeras como una característica intrínseca de la profesión. No obstante, para la mayoría de las enfermeras, la resiliencia aún se percibe como un concepto innovador. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el nivel de resiliencia de las enfermeras en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19. Se llevó a cabo un estudio retrospectivo, realizando una revisión bibliográfica documental integrada de artículos de investigación publicados entre 2020 y 2021, extraídos de bases de datos como PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, Dialnet y Elsevier. Los autores encontraron un consenso en que las enfermeras poseen una mayor capacidad de adaptación al entorno laboral en constante cambio, especialmente en situaciones que reflejan la exposición humana a la enfermedad, el sufrimiento y la muerte, y que han sufrido un mayor impacto psicológico durante la fase crítica de la pandemia de COVID-19
The Analysis of User Intention to Subscribe Netflix Using UTAUT Framework
Authors: Saufi M. , Rofi’i Agus , Firdaus Dede Ridho
Published: September 2023

In addition to assessing the degree of satisfaction with the services offered by the streaming application to its customers, this study seeks to identify the elements that motivate streaming application users in Indonesia to renew their subscriptions in the coming months. The research model employed in this study is the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), which also includes variables for content, ethics, and morality in addition to the variables for the expectation-confirmation model (ECM), specifically satisfaction and intention to continue. This study uses a quantitative method with data analysis using the PLS-SEM method with the help of SmartPLS. According to the study's findings, a number of factors influence how likely users of streaming applications are to renew their subscriptions in the months to come, including content, performance expectations, facilitating conditions, hedonic incentive, price value, habit, morals, and ethics. The findings of this study are anticipated to be taken into account when streaming applications decide whether or not to expand in Indonesia.
The Application of Support Vector Machine Method to Analyze the Sentiments of Netizens on Social Media Regarding the Accessibility of Disabilities in Public Spaces
Authors: Ferdiansyah Handy , Komaria Nurul , Arief Ilham
Published: September 2023

According to the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, there will be 22.5 million people with disabilities in Indonesia. As time goes on, it is possible that the number of people with disabilities will increase. So, facilities and infrastructure that are friendly to people with disabilities must be given great attention. Various comments from the public regarding this matter arose on social media, especially Twitter, both positive and negative. There are lot of tweet in Indonesian related to this matter, which will be classified using the Support Vector Machine algorithm with the Radial Basis Function kernel using Grid Search and cross-validation. The parameters used are in the range C, γ and produce a maximum accuracy of the parameter combination, result of this study was aligned with previous research that a good and appropriate parameter combination of C and γ in the RBF kernel SVM method will produce maximum accuracy of the classification results.
Implementation of Progressive Web App on Dropship Data Management Application to Anticipate Product Order Errors
Authors: Ramdani Hasbi Taobah , Ainun Nur , Muktamar B Ahmad
Published: September 2023

Digital business trends during the COVID-19 pandemic have increased. One of the digital businesses that can be run during a pandemic, one of which is the dropship business, has a fairly low risk because it does not require large capital and infrastructure preparation. Dropship data management without a data management system can make it difficult for drop shippers to manage and view customer, product, and supplier data. Besides that, without a data management system, it is very likely that the drop shipper will make an error in ordering and shipping the product. This research will discuss the creation of a data management application for drop shipping to cover dropship data management problems. The developed application will be web-based using a Progressive Web App (PWA) so that it can have better performance with a cache and a display that resembles a mobile application.
Application of Naïve Bayes Classification to Analyze Performance Using Stopwords
Authors: Jefriyanto Jefriyanto , Ainun Nur , Ardha Muchamad Arif Al
Published: September 2023

Based on current data, there has been an increase in social media users, which shows that more and more people are using social media as a place to express themselves and their emotions. This will generate thousands of tweets within a day. The tweet data is processed so that it is useful for stakeholders who need it to help them make a decision. Because sentence structures on social media are often irregular, pre-processing is necessary to make tweet sentences normal. Stemming and Stopwords are pre-processing techniques that are widely used in sentiment analysis. In previous studies, there were indications that its use did not have a significant effect on accuracy. In this study, the authors divide it into four models: using stemming and stopwords and without using stemming and stopwords. Data using stemming gets the best results with an f1-score of 65%. These results indicate an increase in performance in the use of stemming and stopwords using Multi-class Naive Bayes
Determination of Chicken Egg Distribution Channels in Bumdes Makmur Rejo Using the Saving Matrix Method
Authors: Sulistyorini Arum , Putri Farahdiansari Ardana , Pratama Rio Chandra
Published: September 2023

Distribution is very important in a company, because distribution is an activity of moving goods or services from suppliers to customers. Any goods or services can be transported from one company location to a consumer location. The distance between locations can also affect the delivery process. Delivery of goods is a basic need every day that can carry out the delivery process quickly and safely so that the goods are delivered on time so that the company can get more profits. This BUMDesa has problems with the distribution of egg shipments where the distribution is still not effective and efficient. This study uses the saving matrix method to determine the most efficient and effective distance so as to save time and fuel costs. The results of this study The initial route of 65.08 Km costs Rp. 442,544 and the required fuel is 6,508 Lt. Meanwhile, the new route 56.4 will cost Rp. 383,520 and the required fuel is 5.64 Lt.
The Role of Profit Perception, Firm Capital and Investment Knowledge on Intention to Invest in Sharia Stocks
Authors: Magdalena Magdalena , Wirawan Maryani
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of firm capital, profit perception, and investment knowledge on intention to invest. This study uses a quantitative approach. The objects in this study are Firm Capital, Profit Perception, and Investment Knowledge for the variable Intention to Invest. The sample in this study amounted to 72 respondents using a questionnaire as a means of measuring data through the Whatsapp group. The analysis technique in this study used the SPSS on multiple linear analysis. The results of this study indicate that the Firm Capital variable has a significant effect on the Intention to Invest with a calculated t value greater than t table. Profit Perception significantly affects the Interest in Investing with a t count greater than t table. The Investment Knowledge Variable significantly influences the Intention to Invest with a t count greater than t table. While the variables Firm Capital, Profit Perception, and Investment Knowledge affect the Intention to Invest simultaneously. So it can be concluded that there is an influence between the variables Firm Capital, Profit Perception, and Investment Knowledge on Intention to Invest.
Analysis Of Community Satisfaction Index On Public Services In Dealing With Industrial Revolution 4.0 In BBTKLP Surabaya
Authors: Hidayat Wanda Gema Prasadio Akbar
Published: September 2023

This study aims to knowing and analyze the community satisfaction index for public services; and proposed priority improvements to public services as an effort to increase public satisfaction in the face of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 at ths Center for Environmental Health and Disease Control Engineering Surabaya. Samples in this study were taken as many as 90 samples, namely 90 people (community) users of public services at the Center for Environmental Health and Disease Control Engineering Surabaya. This type of research is qualitative research with data analysis methods using descriptive analysis. The conclusions of this study are: (1) the value of the Community Satisfaction Index for public services of 3,211 with an Community Satisfaction Index conversion value of 80.275%  this means that the assessment of the performance of public servants is included in both categories; (2) the quality of public services is not appropriate or unsatisfaction to the community, shown from the level of conformity, where the average of each variable or element in public service is still below the level of conformity (<100%); and (3) based on Importance Performance Analysis (IPA), proposed priority improvements to public services a, namely improvements to the simplicity of service mechanisms, clarity in the flow of procedures, the level of conformity of procedures adopted by established procedures, the level of employee ability, the level of speed of service complaints, the level of speed in resolving complaints, and the functioning of the electronic / online service system.

 

Keywords: Public Services, Community Satisfaction Index, Importance Performance Analysis (IPA)
How Digital Thrift Shops Escalate Global Supply Chain Sustainability in Indonesia
Authors: Dliyaul Haq Muhammad
Published: September 2023

The intentions of the research were to explore and analyze youngsters’ behavior toward digital shopping in particular their awareness of clothing sustainability. The research also reconfirms the trends that the latest generations were able to contribute to green business sustainability in particular the way they spend on clothing and its accessories. The shopping was done digitally through youngsters’ social media networks and they simply endorse it in their feed and timeline to let their networks know what they had done related to clothing style and where they could buy it, and even they could exchange it with each other to seek the experiences. The data were collected from major forwarder logistics, transporters and couriers specifically delivered the thrift shops’ products within capital cities in Indonesia. Considering it was a new trend, the quantity was not as massive as the products shopped from the first official stores in the marketplace or e-commerce. Nevertheless, the trends were growing each month in 2022 with a growth of between 12% and 19% each month in 2022. The trends would continue growing as well as the sustainability both in clothing and supply chains.
Analysis of Service Quality to Increase Customer Satisfaction at Lawson Gading Serpong Retail Stores
Authors: Magdalena  , Akbar Subhan
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out what factors influence the level of customer satisfaction when shopping at retail. Surveys were conducted to collect data. The survey was conducted for 1 week, with a total of 30 respondents. The survey results that have been obtained are then entered into the recap file, which is then explained in more detail in the Excel file. In the Excel file, the data that has been obtained is divided into two measurement categories: importance and performance. Then calculate the gap. The results of the Gap 5 analysis show that 80% of the indicators considered important by consumers in providing satisfaction do not provide good performance. Then, in the IPA analysis, it was also found that many indicators were still lacking in terms of performance, even though their level of importance was quite high. It was concluded that Lawson, as one of the well-known retail stores, is still lacking in terms of performance.
Analysis of Service Quality to Increase Customer Satisfaction at Alfamidi Super on Jl. Medang Lestari, Gading Serpong
Authors: Putri Christin , Fanani Yusfita Dyah , Wirawan Maryani
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to measure the level of service that has been provided by the minimarket to consumers. In this study, the sample used was students, totaling approximately 34 respondents. This study used primary data because primary data was obtained through distributing questionnaires to students. Data analysis uses gap 5. In Quadrant 1 which shows high importance low performance is an element that needs to be considered because in the eyes of consumers this element is an important thing, in quadrant 2 which shows high importance high performance where performance and importance are owned in perception the consumer has been fulfilled well so that this element needs to be maintained, in quadrant 3 which shows low importance low performance where the performance of a company is not good but in the eyes of consumers it is not so important that it needs to be considered but not a priority for the company, and the last one in the quadrant 4 which shows low importance, high importance is something that is seen by consumers as not important, but in terms of the company's performance has been done well so as not to create low quality.
The Effect of Work Environment and Work Discipline on Employee Performance Through Individual Characteristics as Intervening Variables at the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, East Java I
Authors: Haq Muhammad Dliyaul , Renaldi Hagus
Published: September 2023

This study aims to see the effect of the work environment and work discipline on employee performance through individual characteristics as intervening variables. This research is an observational study. This study used a cross-sectional method. The sample in this study consisted of 135 employees. This study uses a census sampling technique. Data analysis used path model analysis (path analysis) with the help of the AMOS program version 23. The test results showed that there was no relationship between work environment and individual characteristics, which was positive but not significant. There is a relationship between work discipline and individual characteristics that is positive but not significant. There is a positive and significant relationship between work environment and performance. There is a positive and significant relationship between work discipline and performance. There is a positive and significant relationship between individual characteristics influencing performance
ANALISIS STRATEGY PRODUKSI, MANPOWER PLANNING DAN PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP PEMASARAN PADA PT. ANGELS PRODUCTS, BOJONAGARA, SERANG, BANTEN
Authors: Pasaribu Bomer , Samosir Partogi S , Silitonga Eddy Sanusi , Wulandari Febriyanti , Saputra Agus , Budiman Tubagus Arief , Dirgantoro  , Gozali Hito Nixon , Gushendra Temmy Irvan , Wulandari Nindia , Haryanto Aji , Wibowo Ivan Styo , Mujiantoro Tulus , Dwipuspita Poppy , Rastina Sara
Published: September 2023

Sugar is a luxury item that is often called white gold and is a staple that is consumed. By the end of 1900, sugar was still a luxury item and was bought by the upper middle class. Over time, sugar can be produced in abundant quantities.

Refined crystal  sugar is sugar derived from cane juice. In the manufacturing process, sugarcane juice will go through a long refining and processing process so as to produce pure sugar (Raw Sugar).  PT.  Angels Products is the first refined crystal sugar factory in Indonesia that operated in 1997.  PT Angels Products is a company engaged in the refined crystal sugar industry located in banten province.

On December 17, 2022, Krisnadwipayana University held a Field Study in order to fulfill the compulsory study program for Master of Management (Strata 2) to PT. Krisnadwipayana. Angels Product is located in Bojonagara District, Serang Regency, Banten. In field study activities, research activities are also carried out with the method of direct visits to the research site and conducting interviews with informants and direct observations. The nature of this research is descriptive qualitative research, which is research conducted based on views, strategies and model implementation by drawing problems based on the findings. Describe the results of interviews and observations so as to get the desired data and analyze it. Research carried out on fiel study activities in the form of production layouts, logistics systems, production process flows, man power planning, production, marketing and environmental management.
LCSH and Environmental Science
Authors: Purcell Frances , Bullard Julia
Published: September 2023

The environmental sciences are characterized by their boundless interdisciplinarity and cannot be discussed independently from other scientific fields such as ecology, engineering, and climatology. The complex nature of the discipline leads to challenges in placing it within a controlled vocabulary such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). However, the placement of a term within a thesaurus hierarchy has potential repercussions for the discoverability of materials assigned that subject heading. As the environmental sciences are rapidly expanding due to global climate change, accurate representation of this discipline within a widely used vocabulary is crucial. In this paper we employ a visual mind mapping technique to examine how the environmental sciences are represented by codified language within the LCSH, then complete a domain analysis of the field to determine how environmental science represents itself. In comparing these two analyses we determine that the LCSH subject headings do not capture the interdisciplinary nature of the field in two primary ways; the term Environmental sciences is not sufficiently connected to the terms representing other major scientific subjects essential for a foundational understanding of environmental science, and key forward-looking topics of concern to environmental scientists such as Climatology are not in direct relationships with Environmental sciences. Correcting these issues is an important task, as ensuring that researchers are able to access a full range of environmental science materials will aid in finding sustainable climate solutions for our planet.
Violência familiar contra mulheres idosas: uma análise sob o prisma da interseccionalidade e da teoria dos dispositivos
Authors: Barros de Paiva Elza Beatriz , De Oliveira Ferreira Breno
Published: September 2023

As mulheres são entrelaçadas por camadas de opressão que as alcançam em intensidades e sentidos diferentes de acordo com gênero, geração, raça e classe. Embora as violências atinjam a todas, elas não são atingidas de formas iguais. No envelhecimento, a violência contra as mulheres alcança novos patamares, isto porque no mínimo dois marcadores de opressão irão se associar: o de ser mulher e o de ser idosa. A base gendrada dessas construções é embasada na Teoria dos Dispositivos e na Teoria da Interseccionalidade. A partir disso, este ensaio tem como objetivo analisar os constructos que se entrelaçam na Interseccionalidade de gênero e geração, englobando questões sociais, culturais, religiosas, que envolvem a pedagogia dos afetos e os dispositivos amoroso e materno, que em seu quadro geral resultam em violências cotidianas que afetam a saúde e qualidade de vida das mulheres. Concluímos que no envelhecimento, tais violências mudam de forma e autor, mas as questões de de gênero permanecem sendo um fator para sua ocorrência, sendo mulheres idosas as maiores vítimas, enquanto os homens idosos, apesar de sofrerem mais violências no âmbito familiar do que os homens jovens, continuam representando um papel de autoridade, o que os tornam vítimas menos frequentes.
Violência contra a mulher na pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Dos Santos Azevêdo Adriano Valério , Canassa Santos João Paulo
Published: September 2023

O isolamento social proveniente da pandemia COVID-19 influenciou os indicadores de violência contra a mulher. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma pesquisa bibliométrica sobre a produção científica das publicações referentes a violência contra a mulher na pandemia COVID-19. Foram incluídos os artigos científicos publicados entre março de 2020 e abril de 2021 nas bases de dados Bireme, Web of Science, Pubmed e Science direct. A inclusão de 54 artigos permitiu a análise nas categorias: tipos de artigos, país de origem, idioma de publicação, índice de produtividade e de colaboração. Os artigos, em sua maioria, são provenientes da América do Sul publicados em língua inglesa com três ou mais autores. Em relação aos tipos de artigos, comunicação rápida (n=21), documentais (n=16), empíricos (n=6), revisão narrativa de literatura (n=5), revisão sistemática (n=2), revisão integrativa (n=2) e teóricos (n=2). Há estudos sobre o início da pandemia verificando o aumento da violência contra a mulher, o perfil das vítimas, os casos de feminicídio, as estratégias de enfrentamento e o papel das redes de proteção. Pesquisas empíricas sobre mulheres gestantes em situação de violência e estudos qualitativos sobre as vivências das mulheres. É provável que ao longo do primeiro ano de pandemia, a concentração de estudos no formato de comunicações rápidas ocorreu devido a urgência de respostas para a situação de violência contra a mulher. Sugere-se a continuidade da bibliometria para acompanhar a produção científica, ao longo do período pandêmico, buscando realizar comparações para viabilizar ações nas esferas governamentais.

Palavras-chave: violência contra a mulher; violência doméstica; COVID-19; pandemias.
Comunicación estratégica más allá de las palabras (y II): el caso de las universidades
Authors: Bueno Fernández Begoña
Published: September 2023

En la primera parte de este artículo, el análisis del protocolo y el ceremonial nos llevó a explorar su valor para las organizaciones a la hora de sacar el máximo partido de las relaciones con sus públicos. En este contexto, vimos cómo la comunicación institucional emergía como un instrumento eficaz para gestionar esta interacción, aunque no todas las entidades aprovechan su potencial. Es el caso de muchas universidades.
Influence of Nonlinear Analysis Technology on Damage Analysis of Asphalt Pavement Structure
Authors: Zhang Mian , Jiang Xin , Qiu Yanjun
Published: September 2023

As a means of predicting the damage pattern and design life of asphalt pavement structures, the reliability of damage analysis is highly dependent on the calculation accuracy of the pavement mechanical responses under wheel load. The nonlinear analysis, on its part, can practically describe the stress dependence of the modulus of granular materials and fine-grained soils, so that the mechanical responses of the wheel-loaded asphalt pavement structure can be obtained more accurately. Therefore, the correct application of nonlinear analysis technology is essential to obtain reliable damage analysis results. For this reason, computer program KENLAYER was utilized to explore the effects of stress adjustment methods and core parameters of nonlinear iterative analysis on the damage analysis results. According to the calculation results, this paper explains the reasons why the stress adjustment Methods 2 and 3 are not applicable to the structural analysis of pavements containing nonlinear granular materials in the case of thin surface layers, illustrates the effects of improper selection of the adjustment methods and each iteration parameter on the dominant damage pattern, finds out the reasons for unreliable calculation results due to improper selection of the iteration parameters, and makes corresponding suggestions for carrying out damage analysis accurately.
Piano duet. The existence of the genre in the nineteenth century
Authors: Petrov Vladislav Olegovich
Published: September 2023

The study of the history of any musical genre implies its detailed characterization in certain historical epochs associated with changes in artistic and social orientations. Such a separate epoch is the XIX century – the age of Romanticism, the time of modification of a number of well-known musical genres. The genre of the piano duet is undergoing a similar transformation at the specified time. The subject of research in this article is the specifics of the existence of a piano duet in the context of a significant rethinking of the semantic and stylistic thesaurus of musical art in general, which occurred in the XIX century. It is emphasized that the genre not only changes the specifics of its performance (there is a gradual transition to the concert stage), but also undergoes internal stylistic transformations. For the first time in musicology, attention is paid to the reasons for the spread of the genre in the XIX century, a classification of duet compositions (concert and chamber types) is created, the features of the content, form, texture, tempo, performing techniques characterizing a piano duet at a specified time are considered, and the reasons for the modification of its genre features are also named. The works of S. Geller, E. Grieg, L.M. Gottschalk, K. Reinecke and a number of other composers are presented as examples. As a conclusion, the reasons for the disparity of duet compositions of the XIX century in artistic terms are noted.
Verification of experimental saltwater intrusion interface in unconfined coastal aquifers using numerical and analytical solutions
Authors: Emara Sobhy R. , Armanuos Asaad M. , Gado Tamer A. , Zeidan Bakenaz A.
Published: September 2023

Saltwater intrusion (SWI) is a widespread environmental problem that poses a threat to coastal aquifers. To address this issue, this research employs both numerical and experimental methods to study saltwater intrusion under the impact of sea level rise and varying freshwater boundary conditions in two homogeneous aquifers. The study compares transient numerical groundwater heads and salt concentrations to experimental results under receding-front and advancing front conditions. In the low permeability aquifer, the root mean square error is 0.33 cm and the R2 is greater than 0.9817. Similarly, in the high permeability aquifer, the root mean square error is 0.92 cm and the R2 is greater than 0.9335. The study also compares the results of ten experimental tests for steady-state saltwater intrusion wedge and toe length with seven different analytical solutions. The experimental results are then compared to these analytical solutions to find the most suitable equation. The Rumer and Harleman equation shows good agreement with experimental saltwater intrusion wedge, while the Anderson equation is a good fit for saltwater intrusion toe length. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers, and the findings can be used to inform policies and management strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of saltwater intrusion. The investigation shed light on how inland water head and Sea Level Rise (SLR) affect SWI behavior.
Qualitative evaluation of groundwater in terms of its suitability for drinking and irrigation. The case study of Sidi-Bel-Abbes alluvial aquifer (NW Algeria)
Authors: Otmane Abdelkader , Gherissi Radia , Baba-Hamed Kamila , Bouanani Abderrazak
Published: September 2023

Sidi-Bel-Abbes province is a semi-arid area mainly used for agricultural activity in northwestern Algeria. Its groundwater resources are characterized by high salinity varying from one area to another. This work aims at improving our understanding of these waters, through hydrochemical classification, to define their chemical facies and monitor their spatial evolution. In addition, this groundwater’s quality is assessed regarding their suitability for drinking and irrigation. The obtained results showed that the groundwater of the Sidi-Bel-Abbes area is dominated by chlorides, particularly the chloride calcium and sodium facies. Indeed, the spatial distribution of the different chemical facies confirmed the contribution of adjacent hydrogeological units and the interaction between the groundwater and the Mekerra Wadi. In terms of suitability for drinking, the maximum chemical element concentration accepted by the Algerian legislation is exceeded in most samples, especially for nitrates, chlorides, sodium and calcium. The interpretation of Riverside and Wilcox diagram revealed that the alluvial groundwater of Sidi-Bel-Abbes is generally characterized by a high salinity with a low to medium alkalinity danger. Therefore, the quality of this water is medium to poor, suitable for irrigation, but under certain conditions. Also, the groundwater is unsuitable for sensitive plants because of its high chloride (Cl) ion content. Moreover, the results obtained indicate that the use of these waters in irrigation presents low sodium risks, and therefore are not likely to modify the structure of the soils in the Sidi-Bel-Abbes plain or reduce their permeability.
Four new intuitionistic fuzzy bimodal topological structures
Authors:   Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Atanassov Krassimir ,   Intelligent Systems Laboratory, Prof. Asen Zlatarov University
Published: September 2023

Two intuitionistic fuzzy modal operators from a second type are used for introducing of new intuitionistic fuzzy modal topological structures. After this, these structures, extended with the two standard intuitionistic fuzzy modal operators, generate four new intuitionistic fuzzy bimodal topological structures. They are illustrated with examples.
Assessment of college students’ mental health status based on temporal perception and hybrid clustering algorithm under the impact of public health events
Authors: Li Mao , Li Fanfan
Published: September 2023

The dynamic landscape of public health occurrences presents a formidable challenge to the emotional well-being of college students, necessitating a precise appraisal of their mental health (MH) status. A pivotal metric in this realm is the Mental Health Assessment Index, a prevalent gauge utilized to ascertain an individual’s psychological well-being. However, prevailing indices predominantly stem from a physical vantage point, neglecting the intricate psychological dimensions. In pursuit of a judicious evaluation of college students’ mental health within the crucible of public health vicissitudes, we have pioneered an innovative metric, underscored by temporal perception, in concert with a hybrid clustering algorithm. This augmentation stands poised to enrich the extant psychological assessment index framework. Our approach hinges on the transmutation of temporal perception into a quantifiable measure, harmoniously interwoven with established evaluative metrics, thereby forging a novel composite evaluation metric. This composite metric serves as the fulcrum upon which we have conceived a pioneering clustering algorithm, seamlessly fusing the fireworks algorithm with K-means clustering. The strategic integration of the fireworks algorithm addresses a noteworthy vulnerability inherent to K-means—its susceptibility to converging onto local optima. Empirical validation of our paradigm attests to its efficacy. The proposed hybrid clustering algorithm aptly captures the dynamic nuances characterizing college students’ mental health trajectories. Across diverse assessment stages, our model consistently attains an accuracy threshold surpassing 90%, thus outshining existing evaluation techniques in both precision and simplicity. In summation, this innovative amalgamation presents a formidable stride toward an augmented understanding of college students’ mental well-being during times of fluctuating public health dynamics.
Microorganism-regulated autophagy in gastrointestinal cancer
Authors: Xu Jun-Yu , Fan Jiao-Xiu , Hu Min , Zeng Jun
Published: September 2023

Gastrointestinal cancer has always been one of the most urgent problems to be solved, and it has become a major global health issue. Microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract regulate normal physiological and pathological processes. Accumulating evidence reveals the role of the imbalance in the microbial community during tumorigenesis. Autophagy is an important intracellular homeostatic process, where defective proteins and organelles are degraded and recycled under stress. Autophagy plays a dual role in tumors as both tumor suppressor and tumor promoter. Many studies have shown that autophagy plays an important role in response to microbial infection. Here, we provide an overview on the regulation of the autophagy signaling pathway by microorganisms in gastrointestinal cancer.
The role of sleep in the organization of spatial representations during memory formation
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Medicina, Valdivia Ulloa Gonzalo
Published: September 2023

The study of place cells, discovered by O'Keefe (1971), has focused the spatial representation system in the processes and functions led by the hippocampus. Among these functions, the hippocampus plays a preponderant role in establishing spatial memory, in which sleep is fundamental, suggesting a plausible relationship between sleep and the spatial representations provided by place cells. In this line, there is intense research to establish whether sleep participates in the consolidation and configuration of spatial representations given by place cells and if this is related to spatial memory performance. In this study, we evaluated the influence of sleep on the variations in the configuration of a spatial map given by changes in spatial context during a spatial memory task. Specifically, we first evaluated the influence of sleep on the performance of a spatial memory task, the object in place recognition (OPR), and performed single unit and local field potential recordings in the dorsal CA1 hippocampus in adult rats. Then, we evaluated the influence of sleep and its cardinal oscillations in the configuration of the spatial representations generated by place cells during OPR. Our results show that sleep, specifically non-REM sleep, and its oscillatory patterns (SWRs, spindles, and delta waves), are directly correlated with performance in the OPR memory test. In addition, concerning single-unit recordings, we detected and isolated 612 units. In this line, the detection and classification of individual units were implemented successfully, which was crucial to evaluate the representation system by detecting place cells. We selected units according to their spatial activity, where 41 % were classified as place cells, and the remaining 59 % were classified as non-spatial cells. Also, during post-learning sleep, place cells were highly time-correlated with non-REM oscillatory patterns, like SWRs and spindles. In addition, we evaluated mean firing rate and sparsity during the OPR task showing a general and sleep-independent increase in both parameters after sleep, which is possibly associated with novelty during test. Also, there was a sleep-dependent decrease in mean firing rate during post-learning sleep. Finally, we evaluated the stability of the spatial map on the task through a spatial correlation vector, showing that spatial stability in the novel, but not in the familiar arena zone, decreased associated with a longer duration of post-learning sleep. In conclusion, our results suggest that Non-REM sleep and its oscillations affected spatial representation through the flexibility in the configuration of spatial maps due to changes in the environment. This is also associated with improved spatial memory since instability of place cell spatial configuration is relevant for memory updating during environment exploration.
Gastroinstestinal Fistula in Acute Necrotising Pancreatitis with Septicaemia: A Case Report
Authors: Kalekar Tushar , Goyal Shreeya , Kopparthi Rupa Madhavi , Rangankar Varsha , Patil Parag
Published: September 2023

Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition with cumbersome side effects. Gastropancreatic (GI) fistula is a rare complication seen in cases with infected pancreatic or peripancreatic necrosis. GI fistulas can result in severe haemorrhage and septicemia. Hereby, the authors present a case of 36-year-old male with a chief complaint of abdominal pain associated with abdominal distension and non bilious vomiting after binge consumption of alcohol for the past 10 days. Computed Tomography (CT) scan showed the presence of free gas in the abdomen. Contrast-Enhanced CT (CECT) imaging revealed diffuse enlargement affecting the head, uncinate process, body, and tail of the pancreas. There were also a few necrotic peripancreatic fluid collections with extensive peripancreatic fat stranding. Based on these findings, the diagnosis of acute necrotising pancreatitis was suggested. Despite treatment with antibiotics and necrosectomy with drainage of the abscess collection, the patient showed no improvement. A repeat CECT examination was performed due to the deterioration of the patient’s clinical condition, which showed a complete non enhancing pancreas. Additionally, a large defect measuring approximately 16 mm was observed in the posteroinferior wall of the stomach at the middle third of the body, with extravasation of contrast material into the pancreatic collection, suggestive of fistula formation. Subsequently, the patient underwent pancreatic necrosectomy with closure of the gastric perforation using feeding jejunostomy. A follow-up CT examination was performed four days later due to the deteriorating status of the patient, as well as new onset haematemesis and bloody discharge from the surgical drain. The CT scan revealed a few peripancreatic soft tissue infiltrates adjacent to the pancreatic head. Persistent collections were noted along the anterolateral surface of the right psoas, extending to the adjoining right anterior pararenal space and the left anterolateral abdominal wall in the left hypochondriac region. Thickening of the bilateral lateroconal fascia and anterior and posterior renal fascia was observed, likely due to inflammation. Following this, the patient underwent another surgery, and percutaneous drainage was performed with antibiotic coverage. The patient showed a significant reduction in the collection and improved clinical condition after 10 days. Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing such complications, enabling early detection and reducing mortality in these patients.
APOLLONIA a.R. APOLLON KUTSAL ALANI ADAK BULUNTULARI
Authors: GÜLSEFA Gonca
Published: September 2023

Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, “Olympos (Uludağ) ile Propontis (Marmara Denizi) arasında, Apolloniatis Gölü’nün (Uluabat Gölü) kıyısında” yer almaktadır. Antik kentte kız ada olarak isimlendirilen ada Apollon kutsal alanı olarak tanımlanmıştır. 2017 ve 2022 yıllarında sözü edilen kutsal alanda detaylı yüzey araştırmaları ve kazı çalışmaları yapılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmaların neticesinde mimari yapı kalıntıları ve çeşitli mimari fragmanlar tespit edilmiştir.

Çalışmanın amacı; Gölyazı Apollon Kutsal Alanı’nda bulunan ve kült ile ilişkili olduğu düşünülen seramik, terrakotta figürin, metal obje gibi buluntuların değerlendirmesini içermektedir. Kronolojik olarak buluntular Arkaik Dönem’den başlayıp, MS 4. yüzyıla kadar uzanan geniş bir spektrumu kapsamaktadır. Bu durum kutsal alanın dini özelliğini yüzyıllar boyunca açıkça sürdürdüğünü göstermektedir.

Kazıların henüz çok yeni olması nedeniyle, bazı kesin kanılara varmak elbette oldukça zordur. Ancak kısa sürede yapılan kazılar dahi buluntuların yoğunlukla kült ile bağlantılı adak eşyaları olarak kullanıldığını göstermektedir.
Level of Satisfaction of Migrant Workers in the Informal Sector with Public Space in Hanoi
Authors: Luong Duong Thuy
Published: September 2023

The paper utilized quantitative data collected by survey questionnaires conducted with migrant workers in the informal sector to examine their level of satisfaction with public space in Hanoi. Their two fundamental characteristics, namely type of occupation and that of migration, were analyzed in order to explore whether there existed a link with their level of satisfaction with public space. Overall, the survey sample was relatively satisfied with most types of public space in Hanoi. However, a fairly high proportion of the migrant workers expressed their dissatisfaction with sports playgrounds (either free or charged). The findings also revealed no relationship between type of migration or occupation and the sample’s level of satisfaction with public space.
Impact Assessment of Farmers’ Self-Efficacy on Successful Training: Evidence from Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Masta Karan , Janjhua Yasmin
Published: September 2023

Agricultural trainings have been fixated on transfer of knowledge which although is imperative but have failed to acknowledge the role that humans play in a successful training. The present investigation was carried out to assess the dynamics of self-efficacy, a social cognitive factor with respect to successful farmer training. The research was undertaken in the state of Himachal Pradesh with a total of 333 farmers who had been a part of training facilitated by Extension Education. The data was collected using a questionnaire through telephonic as well as face to face interviews. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The reliability was measured using Cronbach’s Alpha test. Statistical tools such as t-test, Correlation, Regression analysis and Sobel test was used to draw conclusion from the data. The results show that males have higher self-efficacy than females which determines their training experience. It was found that self-efficacy is positively correlated to learning and transfer of training of farmers to their farms. Regression analysis also supported the impact of self-efficacy on learning and extent of transfer. Finally, a mediating role of self-efficacy was also established between learning and transfer of training. The research findings presented in the paper holds relevance to a context wider than the research location of Himachal Pradesh where it was undertaken, and provides a new insight to the field of extension training. This research helps researchers and practitioners to view trainings from a different perspective that would ensures its success.
A Study on Various Factors Impact on the Gold Price in India
Authors: Nisarga M.  , Marisetty Nagendra
Published: September 2023

This study aims to discover the elements that significantly impact gold prices in India. Understanding the leading causes of gold price changes is essential as it has traditionally been a significant financial and cultural symbol in India. The study uses a thorough methodology to examine the evolution of gold prices by combining macroeconomic and market-specific data. The research starts by evaluating the prior research on the variables that impact the price of gold and identifies the essential factors. The study also examines the distinctive elements of the Indian setting, such as regional demand patterns, festival seasons, governmental policies, and import/export rules. The study offers a more complex picture of the Indian gold market by considering essential factors. Understanding the variables affecting gold prices in India can help market participants forecast price changes, help governments create appropriate rules, and help investors make well-informed decisions.