bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Слово в „Ксьондзі Мареку” Юліуша Словацького
Authors: Jarosz Agnieszka
Published: January 2025

Юліуш Словацький написав Ксьондза Марека у 1843 р. Цим твором, в якому йдеться про Барську конфедерацію, він започаткував формування парадигми містично-генезійської драми, що містить усі завʼязки містично-генезійської думки. Поет шукав нову форму художнього виразу, чим і зумовлена побудова поетичної мови Ксьондза Марека. Ця стаття є спробою синтетичного, але все ж таки багатогранного розгляду поетичного слова драми 1843 року. Її авторка виокремлює такі аспекти поетичної мови Ксьондза Марека, як: образність, лексика і стилізація, біблеїзми, а також слово як всеохоплююча, центральна категорія.
Поетичне слово Ксьондза Марека реалізує властивості Слова Божого (пророчу, просвітницьку та динамізуючу силу). На рівні поетичної мови це зафіксовано у формах різноманітних стилістичних засобів, які конструюють поетичний світ драми. Це також формує його з точки зору театральної семіології як один із театральних знаків, поряд з акустикою, рухом, жестом і мімікою, простором, світлом, костюмом і реквізитом.
Issue Introduction
Authors: Almekhlafi Abdurrahman G.
Published: January 2025

This is an Editorial and does not have an abstract. Please download the PDF or view the article in HTML.
Relationship of Breakfast Habits with Hypertension and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study among Korean Adults and Older Adults
Authors: Park Sung-Eun , Roh Su-Yeon , Kim Seung-Yong
Published: January 2025

Background: We examined the association of breakfast habits with hypertension and obesity risk among Korean adults and older adults, focusing on sex-based and age-based differences.
Methods: We collected data from 2,779 adults (1,380 men and 1,399 women, aged 19–64 years) and 623 older adults (289 men and 334 women, aged ≥65 years) from the 2015 Korea National Physical Fitness Project, an extensive survey organized biennially by the Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Institute of Sport Science.
Results: For women aged 19 to 64 yr, skipping breakfast was linked to an increased likelihood of developing both high blood pressure and obesity. For men aged 19–64 years, having breakfast irregularly or replacing it with snacks were linked to a reduced likelihood of hypertension, whereas skipping breakfast slightly elevated the risk. For older women aged above 65 years, irregular breakfast consumption or replacing it with snacks was linked to a heightened likelihood of developing hypertension. Nonetheless, there was no notable correlation identified between breakfast habits and obesity in men and older adults. In older men and women, consistent physical exercise proved to be an essential factor in mitigating the chance of hypertension.
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of sex- and age-specific public health strategies, with implications for public health interventions and guidelines that promote regular breakfast consumption and physical activity.
Air Pollution and Influenza Incidence: Evidence from Highly Polluted Countries
Authors: Anwar Asim , Hyder Shabir , Khan Noman , Ayub Muhammad , Yucel Recep , Younis Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Background: Air pollution has become a serious threat to public health. Epidemiological and clinical evidence in recent years has shown air pollutants are associated with respiratory diseases. We aimed to analyze the impact of environmental factors on influenza incidence by examining the most polluted countries in the world.
Methods: To analyze the relationship between environmental factors and influenza incidence in eighteen countries, we used a system generalized method of moments (GMM) using data from 2010 to 2020.
Results: The results suggest a positive effect of air pollution (PM2.5 and NO2) and population density on the incidence of influenza. While government health expenditures and education have a negative effect on influenza in the studied countries.
Conclusion: Our results confirmed the importance of environmental and social factors in the incidence of influenza. Furthermore, our results are interesting and informative for policymakers to design public health policies synchronized with other policies such as education, industrial, and environmental policies, for better management of influenza.
Fatal Violence against Physician
Authors: Sun Wenjie
Published: January 2025

The Article Abstract is not available.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Vaccines on Infection Indicators and Severe Outcomes in Hamadan Province (2021-2022)
Authors: Zare Fariba Zomorrodi , Shadmani Fatemeh Khosravi , Faramani Roya Safari , Torkamanasadi Fatemeh , Rezaei Yazdan , Najafi Farid
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination was crucial in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and saving numerous lives. Countries implementing COVID-19 vaccination programs have reported significant reductions in cases, ICU admissions, and COVID-19-related deaths. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccines used in Hamadan province, explicitly focusing on their impact on hospitalization and death caused by COVID-19.
Methods: A test-negative case-control design (TND) was conducted involving patients aged 12 and above who were admitted to hospitals in Hamadan province, Iran, and had symptoms of acute respiratory diseases. Data were extracted from hospital and health system databases. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate vaccine effectiveness for the first, second, and reminder doses in prevention of hospitalization, and severe outcomes (ICU admission or death).
Results: The study was conducted on 3,702 patients, and the maximum effectiveness of vaccines against hospitalization was 50% for patients who received a booster dose. The effectiveness of the first dose of vaccine on severe outcomes (admission to ICU or death) was estimated as 42%, but the effectiveness of the vaccines in the second and booster doses were not significant.
Conclusion: Despite the predominant use of inactivated virus vaccines and delayed initiation of vaccination in Iran, this study shows the effect of vaccination on reducing hospitalization and improving the outcomes of COVID-19. The use of more effective vaccines at a more appropriate time plays an important role in reducing the burden on health services and preventing further transmission in future epidemics.
Evaluating the Relationship between Lifestyle and COVID-19 Severity in Patients Admitted to Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman, Iran (2020-2021): A Case-Control Study
Authors: Esmaeilpour Ali , Afshar Parya Jangipour , Nakhaee Nouzar , Farrokhnia Mehrdad , Haghdoost AliAkbar
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the COVID-19 severity and lifestyle among hospitalized patients at Afzali Pour Hospital, Kerman, Iran.
Methods: A total of 289 patients with severe COVID-19 infection (with ICU admission or death) and 293 patients with non-severe type (discharged with no need for hospitalization in ICU) were selected in 2020-2021, and their lifestyle was compared in the last year before the hospitalization.
Results: The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for severe disease was 1.83 (95% CI: 1.24-2.69) in males compared to females, and 4.35 (95% CI:2.20- 8.59) for people older than 60 years compared to age less than 60. The linear effect of average hours of sleeping during a day was 1.21 (95% CI: 1.08-1.36). The ORs of people who had considerable physical activity at work and people with little activity compared to people who mostly sit in a fixed place were 0.35 (95% CI:0.19-0.65) and 0.44 (95% CI:0.23-0.83), respectively. The use of opioids, traditional remedies, and supplements such as vitamin C raised the risk of severe disease, but the use of vitamin D supplements reduced the risk of severe disease, although this was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: It seems that some aspects of lifestyle, such as lack of physical activity, excessive sleep, and consumption of certain substances, such as opioids, might increase the risk of contracting severe and deadly forms of COVID-19.
Značilke pri razpoznavanju aktivnosti dnevnega življenja v pametnih domovih
Authors: BAKETARIĆ DRAŽEN , DONAJ GREGOR , SEPESY MAUČEC MIRJAM
Published: January 2025

Slovenija se kot večina razvitih držav sooča s staranjem prebivalstva. Poraja se vprašanje, kako starostnikom zagotoviti varno bivanje v domačem okolju. Tehnološki razvoj na področju senzorskih tehnologij, strojnega učenja in umetne inteligence lahko prispeva k doseganju tega cilja. Sistemi za zaznavanje aktivnosti dnevnega življenja z visoko točnostjo razpoznavajo aktivnosti stanovalcev pametnih domov. Posledično lahko zaznajo motnje pri vsakodnevnem delovanju starostnika, kar lahko kaže na zdravstvene težave. Tovrstni sistemi temeljijo na senzorskih omrežjih in na podlagi aktivacije različnih senzorjev razpoznavajo aktivnosti stanovalcev. Točnost razpoznavanja aktivnosti je odvisna predvsem od kakovosti značilk, ki jih sestavimo iz senzorskih podatkov, in algoritma oz. modela za klasifikacijo, ki ga iz podatkov zgradimo v fazi učenja. V raziskavi se osredotočamo predvsem na izbiranje in izločanje značilk ter proučujemo kako le-to vpliva na končni rezultat razpoznavanja aktivnosti. Analiziramo, pri katerih aktivnostih je točnost razpoznavanja najboljša in pri katerih najslabša. Pri slednjih prikažemo tudi, s katerimi aktivnostmi le-te najpogosteje zamenjujemo.
Mobilnostni načrt za Splošno bolnišnico Novo mesto: koraki k zmanjševanju okoljskih vplivov in povečanju podnebne odpornosti
Authors: Urh Vane
Published: January 2025

V članku sta predstavljena postopek izdelave mobilnostnega načrta za Splošno bolnišnico Novo mesto in njegov prispevek k zmanjševanju okoljskega vpliva zdravstva in prometa. Posebej so predstavljeni analiza potovalnih navad in ukrepi, ki so prispevali k spodbujanju in ozaveščanju o prometnih značilnostih na lokaciji, ki ustvarja veliko prometa. Dodatno smo z analizo pomembnosti in učinkovitosti poskušali določiti dejavnike, ki lahko najbolj vplivajo na spremembo potovalnih navad v smeri bolj trajnostne mobilnosti, ki bo prispevala k zelenemu prehodu na način zmanjševanja in prilagajanja podnebnim spremembam.
Al-Birunis bleibende Beiträge zur kartografischen Wissenschaft
Authors: Ahn Young-Jin , Juraev Zuhriddin
Published: January 2025

Dieser Aufsatz gedenkt des 1050. Jahrestages von Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni und vertieft sich in seine unvergleichlichen Beiträge zu den Geowissenschaften und der Kartographie im Kontext des islamischen Goldenen Zeitalters. Al-Birunis Arbeit, gekennzeichnet durch ihren interdisziplinären Ansatz und ihre akribische Methodik, hat nicht nur das Feld der Geographie vorangebracht, sondern auch unterschiedliche kulturelle Perspektiven miteinander verbunden. Durch die Untersuchung von Al-Birunis wegweisenden Beiträgen hebt diese Studie seine innovativen Methoden zur Messung des Erdradius, seine einzigartigen kartografischen Darstellungen und seine Synthese von Wissen aus verschiedenen Zivilisationen hervor. Indem wir uns auf Al-Birunis Beiträge sowohl aus geografischer als auch aus pädagogischer Perspektive konzentrieren, beleuchten wir seine zeitlose Wirkung auf die Disziplin und bieten Erkenntnisse, die sowohl für heutige Geographieforscher als auch für Pädagogen von zentraler Bedeutung sind. Diese Studie unterstreicht die Wichtigkeit der Integration von Al-Birunis interdisziplinären Methoden, kritischem Denken und kulturübergreifenden Analysen in die moderne geografische Bildung, wodurch die akademische Erforschung der Geographie bereichert und eine tiefere Wertschätzung für die Verbundenheit globaler Kulturen und wissenschaftlicher Fortschritte gefördert wird.
IGNACE MEYERSON’S HISTORICAL METHOD IN PSYCHOLOGY. A LESSON OF PHILOLOGY (IN THE NIETZSCHEAN SENSE) FOR STUDYING HUMAN DIVERSITY ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE IN ITS PLURALITY
Authors: Heusghem Corentin
Published: January 2025

By contrast to the contemporary dominant schools in psychology, Ignace Meyerson’s outlook is situated at the level of culture and brings a historical approach to psychology, thus offering an alternative prism for understanding human psyche. Following Nietzsche’s definition of philology as the art and method of interpreting well, I will show that Meyerson undertakes a philological and critical reading of several sociologists who, while adopting a historical and cultural approach, have left psychology outside of their research. Thus, a confrontation with Durkheim, Lévy-Bruhl and Nietzsche will allow us to underline the specificities of Meyerson’s historical method as well as to highlight his conception of psychology, in opposition to sociology and genealogy. Meyerson concludes that acknowledging both the cultural and historical dimension of psychology and the psychological dimension of culture leads towards interdisciplinarity because all our concepts and notions are culturally and historically situated and should be put into context to be effective and enlightening. Meyerson’s emphasis on the plurality, wealth and diversity of human mental categories through culture also opens a whole continent of divergent or complementary interpretations that could lead us, if we put the ethnocentric stance to the side, to radically modify our findings, prisms and questions.
CASIMIR LEWY: A FORGOTTEN POLISH ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHER FROM CAMBRIDGE
Authors: Brewer Marta
Published: January 2025

Casimir Lewy (1919 – 1991) was an analytical philosopher born and raised in Poland, who worked and taught at the University of Cambridge. He left behind one book, Meaning and Modality published in 1976, as well as more than a dozen articles and reviews. He was remembered by his students as an exceptional teacher. This article is a reflection on whether Lewy should be called a forgotten philosopher, who perhaps deserves to be considered more widely as a Polish contributor to the advancements in analytic philosophy. To this end, the author presents and analyses 15 articles by Lewy published between 1937 and 1964, which are divided into four thematic categories: topics related to the justification of empirical propositions, epistemological topics other than justification, semiotics, and problems in the area of logic or set theory.
The Impact of Feeding Non-defatted Silkworm Pupae Meal on Haemato-biochemical and Oxidative Stress Parameters of Crossbred Cattle Calves
Authors: Sahib Qazi Shehriyar , Ahmed Haidar Ali , Gana Abdul Majeed , Sheikh Gowher Gull , Aafaq Ifla , Farooq Javid , Ganai Imran Ahmad , Akhoon Zubair Ahmed
Published: January 2025

Background: The expenses on feed alone accounts around 55-60% to the total rearing cost of ruminants. In present time where the cost of feed is very high, it is very difficult to minimize the cost of production. Among feed ingredients, animal protein is quite expensive, thus, it is the need of the hour to unearth different unconventional feed resources to supply the nutrients to livestock and also for the profitability and sustainability of livestock sector. Among various important unconventional animal protein sources, silkworm pupae meal is one among them. The current study aimed to assess the effect of feeding non-defatted silkworm pupae meal on health status of crossbred calves. Methods: Fifteen crossbred, female calves (30-40 days old, 35.21±2.72 kg body weight) were selected and equally distributed in a random manner to three treatments viz., control (CON), treatment-1 (TRT-25) and treatment-2 (TRT-50). In CON group, fish meal was added as an ingredient in concentrate mixture @10%, while in the treatments TRT-25 and TRT-50, fish meal was replaced with SWPM at the levels of 25% and 50%, respectively. A 90-days feeding trial was carried out to determine the effect of feeding SWPM on health status of calves. Result: The haemato-biochemical parameters viz., Hb, PCV, RBC’s, WBC’s, blood glucose, ALT, AST, BUN, serum creatinine and A:G ratio revealed non-significant difference (p greater than 0.05) between the treatment groups, while the values of total protein, albumin and globulin showed significant difference (p≤0.05) between the treatment groups. The results of oxidative stress parameters viz., SOD, GPx, Catalase and MDA revealed non-significant differences (p greater than 0.05) between treatment groups. Hence, the study concluded that inclusion of SWPM upto 50% level in the calf starter ration had no adverse effect on the health status of crossbred calves.
Isolation and Molecular Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus Species from Joint Ill Cases of Calves in Puducherry
Authors: Nivedha D. , Jayalakshmi V. , Srinivas V.M. Vivek , Mukhopadhyay H.K.
Published: January 2025

Background: Joint ill is a septicemic polyarthritis condition due to the localization of pathogenic bacteria within the joints of young calves. The emergence of antibiotic resistant pathogen in such cases may lead to further complication in treatment. Thus, the present study was aimed to isolate and identify the bacterial pathogens and its antimicrobial resistant genes from joint ill cases in calves. Methods: A total of 31 pus swabs were collected from joint ill cases from calves and subjected for bacterial isolation and identification by phenotypic and genotypic method followed by determination of its antimicrobial resistant genes (tet and mecA gene) and antibiogram. Result: Based on colony characters, microscopic observation, biochemical tests, 17/31 (54.83%) Escherichia coli and 14/31 (45.16%) Staphylococcus aureus were isolated and identified phenotypically. All the isolates were further confirmed by polymerase chain reaction using E. coli and S. aureus species specific primers. The antimicrobial resistant genes carrying E. coli and S. aureus isolates were also detected, in which 4/17 (23.5%) isolates were positive for tet gene and 4/14 (28.57%) were positive for the mecA gene. The antibiotic susceptibility test showed that the isolates were highly sensitive to Enrofloxacin (100%) and Gentamicin (77%), but were resistant to Amoxyclav (70%) and tetracycline (50%). On conclusion, E. coli and S. aureus are the most common bacterial pathogens identified from this study. The presence of antimicrobial resistant genes (tet and mecA) and antibiogram pattern of the bacterial isolates indicating the possible treatment failure and serious public health risks in future.
Service Delivery Modalities in Protracted FCV Settings
Authors: Idris Iffat
Published: January 2025

This review looks at modalities to deliver services in five sectors in fragile, conflict-affected and vulnerable (FCV) settings. The common challenge is how to bring about rapid delivery to meet pressing needs, without (further) undermining state systems. Modalities used were found to vary somewhat across the five sectors, e.g. some relying more on community participation, others on the private sector. However, in all five sectors a common focus in interventions considered to be effective was on: engaging local communities; working with community-based organizations; using public-private partnerships; keeping local/higher governments on board; and/or taking a systems approach. Ultimately, the challenges posed by each situation will be different, so the modality used will be context-specific.
Engage HIV: formazione degli operatori e coinvolgimento delle persone con infezione da HIV per prevenire e affrontare la ...
Authors: Guastavigna Marta , al. et
Published: January 2025

Il progetto Engage HIV nasce presso l'Ospedale Amedeo di Savoia di Torino, con l'obiettivo di affrontare e prevenire la mancata permanenza in cura (Lost to Follow-Up, LTFU) delle persone con infezione da HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
Il progetto si basa sul PHE Model (Patient Health Engagement Model), un modello che descrive l'engagement del paziente come un processo dinamico con quattro livelli di esperienza soggettiva.
Engage HIV si articola in due fasi. In primo luogo, è prevista una fase formativa rivolta agli operatori sanitari, con l'obiettivo di fornire loro le competenze necessarie per promuovere l'engagement dei pazienti. La metodologia utilizzata è partecipativa, con la costituzione di un gruppo di miglioramento della qualità. La formazione è seguita dalla parte operativa, che si compone di:
- Analisi della popolazione PLWHA afferente all'ambulatorio, per identificare i pazienti LTFU e quelli con retention in care non ottimale;
- Prevenzione dell'abbandono delle cure per i PLWHA con retention in care non ottimale, attraverso l'utilizzo del questionario PHE-scale e la definizione di un engagement plan; - Ricerca attiva dei PLWHA LTFU attraverso database locali, regionali e nazionali;
- Re-engagement dei PLWHA LTFU attraverso contatti diretti o con la rete assistenziale per identificare le motivazioni del disengagement ed elaborare percorsi individualizzati per il ritorno in cura.
L'articolo si conclude con un'analisi SWOT del progetto Engage HIV, evidenziando punti di forza, debolezze, opportunità e minacce e si ribadisce la necessità di collaborazione tra operatori sanitari, istituzioni e pazienti per garantire la sostenibilità e l'impatto positivo del progetto.
Predlog optimalnega števila in lokacij kontrolno-lovnih nastav za prezimele osebke osmerozobega smrekovega lubadarja (Ips typographus) v Sloveniji za leto 2025
Authors: Ogris Nikica , Kolšek Marija
Published: January 2025

We have prepared a proposal for the optimal number and locations of trap logs for overwintering individuals of the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) for the year 2025 in Slovenia. In preparing this, we followed the proposed procedure for determining the optimal number and locations of trap logs for European spruce bark beetle. We propose that the trap logs should be placed at 88 locations in 2025.
An Analytical Solution to Isotropic Rectangular Cantilever Kirchhoff Plates Using Two Single Series and the Boundary Collocation Method
Authors: Fogang Valentin
Published: January 2025

An analytical solution to arbitrarily loaded isotropic rectangular cantilever Kirchhoff plates was presented. In this study the deflection surface was approximated with the sum of a particular solution to the governing differential equation (GDE) and two single series. The terms of the single series were the product of an unknown function of an independent variable and a trigonometric function of the other independent variable, whereby the trigonometric functions were consistent with the deflection-related boundary conditions (zero deflection or not along an edge). On the one hand the terms of the series were required to satisfy the homogeneous GDE, leading to two uncoupled differential equations, one for each unknown function, and so the approximate solution satisﬁed exactly the GDE. On the other hand the boundary conditions were satisﬁed only at selected collocation points along the boundary, the number of collocation points in each direction corresponding to the number of terms of the associated series. Numerical results will be presented in a future version of this paper.
A Non-Turing Computer Architecture for Artificial Intelligence with Rule Learning and Generalization Abilities Using Images or Texts
Authors: Ren Jineng
Published: January 2025

Since the beginning of modern computer history, Turing machine has been a dominant architecture for most computational devices, which consists of three essential components: an infinite tape for input, a read/write head, and finite control. In this structure, what the head can read (i.e. bits) is the same as what it has written/outputted. This is actually different from the ways in which humans think or do thought/tool experiments. More precisely, what humans imagine/write on the paper are images or texts, and they are not the abstract concepts that they represent in humans' brain. This difference is neglected by the Turing machine, but it actually plays an important role in abstraction, analogy, and generalization, which are crucial in artificial intelligence. Compared with this architecture, the proposed architecture uses two different types of heads and tapes, one for traditional abstract bit inputs/outputs and the other for specific visual ones (more like a screen or a workspace with a camera observing it). The mapping rules between the abstract bits and the specific images/texts can be realized by neural networks like Convolutional Neural Networks, YOLO, Large Language Models, etc., with high accuracy rate. As an example, this paper presents how the new computer architecture (what we call "Ren's machine" for simplicity here) autonomously learns a distributive property/rule of multiplication in the specific domain and further uses the rule to generate a general method (mixed in both the abstract domain and the specific domain) to compute the multiplication of any positive integers based on images/texts. Moreover, a robotic architecture based on Ren's machine is proposed to address the challenges faced by the Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models in unsound reasoning ability and high computational cost.
The Role of Sociodemographic Variables, Dating Violence, Psychopathy and Antisocial and Law-Violating Behaviors in Predicting Filial Violence Among Adolescents
Authors: Espuig Alba , Lacomba-Trejo Laura , González-Sala Francisco
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Sex, age, dating violence, psychopathy traits, and antisocial and law-violating behaviors play a crucial role in predicting adolescent-perpetrated filial violence, highlighting key factors associated with aggression towards parents. The aim of this study is to analyze the role of sex, age, dating violence, psychopathy traits, and antisocial and law-violating behaviors in predicting filial violence among adolescents, aiming to identify key factors that contribute to aggression towards parents. Methods: This research engaged 136 Spanish adolescents aged 15-18 (mean age = 16.47; 51% female). Assessments included Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationships Inventory (CADRI) for dating violence, the Psychopathy Content Scale (P-16) for psychopathy, the Antisocial and Criminal Behavior Scale in Adolescents (ECADA) for antisocial and law-violating behaviors, and the Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS2) for filial violence. The study utilized linear regression and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to explore predictive factors. Results: Females experienced more verbal violence, exhibited less delinquency, and showed more filial violence towards mothers. Correlational analyses revealed positive associations between age, psychopathy, antisocial and law-violating behaviors, and verbal violence received. Filial violence towards mothers was linked to psychopathy, antisocial and law-violating behaviors, and verbal violence, while violence towards fathers correlated with psychopathy, delinquency, and maternal violence. Linear regression indicated that violence towards mothers was associated with older age, being female, verbal violence exposure, and psychopathy (47% variance explained), while violence towards fathers was linked to younger age and psychopathy (28% variance explained). QCA models highlighted how combinations of experienced violence and psychopathic traits predict filial violence towards both parents. Conclusions: The study underscores the need to consider multiple psychological and sociodemographic factors in predicting adolescent filial violence. Addressing these risk factors and enhancing protective factors are crucial for preventing violence and fostering adolescent well-being.
Flow Patterns Providing Maximum Speed-Up Ratio and Maximum Speed-Up Area of Pedestrian-Level Winds
Authors: Lin Qiang , Konno Naoko , Tanaka Hideyuki , Yang Qingshan , Tamura Yukio
Published: January 2025

Wind speed increase in pedestrian-level spaces around high-rise buildings tends to cause uncomfortable and even unsafe wind conditions for pedestrians. Especially, instantaneous strong winds can have a significant impact on the body sensation of pedestrians, and they are usually related to complex flow patterns around buildings. A detailed examination of flow patterns corresponding to instantaneous strong wind events around high-rise buildings is essential to understand the physical mechanism of this phenomenon. To quantitatively evaluate the pedestrian-level wind environment around high-rise buildings, two important indices, speed-up ratio and speed-up area, have usually been introduced. In this study, Large Eddy Simulation (LES) was conducted for square-section building models with different heights H (=100m, 200m and 400m in full-scale) or aspect ratios H/B0 (=2, 4 and 8). Two instantaneous strong wind events providing “maximum speed-up ratio” and “maximum speed-up area” of pedestrian-level wind are investigated based on a conditional-average method. Results indicate that these two instantaneous strong wind events usually do not occur simultaneously. Flow patterns around buildings for the two events are also different: the contribution of downwash tends to be larger for strong wind events providing “maximum speed-up area” showing more three-dimensional characteristics.
Investigating the Efficiency Parameters of It-Ap-SOFCs Fueled by Ammonia Through the Application of Cfd Modeling and Machine Learning Methodologies
Authors: Keyhanpour Mahdi , Ghassemi Majid
Published: January 2025

The limitations of fossil energy sources and environmental concerns have prompted efforts to utilize clean and sustainable energy alternatives. The solid oxide fuel cell operating at intermediate temperatures with ammonia fuel is one of the promising options to replace conventional energy sources. Additionally, employing fuel cell performance prediction methods with high accuracy and speed is critically important. In this research, we first numerically simulate the solid oxide fuel cell using ammonia fuel, considering electrolyte leakage and intermediate operating temperatures. Subsequently, we select the effective input parameters to calculate the fuel cell's performance under various conditions. After generating a sufficient dataset, we apply different machine learning algorithms to predict the objective functions, including power density and maximum temperature of the fuel cell. The results reveal the complexity of predicting the fuel cell's power density compared to its maximum temperature. Furthermore, it was found that the XG Boosting method, with an R² value of 0.99, demonstrates the highest efficiency in predicting the parameters of maximum temperature and power density. It was also observed that the Random Forest and K-Neighbors methods had the lowest accuracy in predicting power density and maximum temperature, respectively, among the eleven methods used.
Temporal Trends and Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Mortality and the COVID-19 Effect
Authors: Chaddha Jasleen K , Blaney Eli , Al-Salahat Ali , Noor Amna , Billion Taylor , Chen Yu-Ting , Tauseef Abubakar , Sood Akshat , Abdul Jabbar Ali Bin
Published: January 2025

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the fifth leading cause of death for Americans older than 65. Though fluctuations have been noticed over the past two decades, the mortality of Alzheimer’s patients increased considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the temporal trends in AD-associated mortality (ADAM) and disparities in these trends, and we aim to discern changes to these trends during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The CDC WONDER Multiple Cause-of-Death Public Use Records from 1999–2022 was used to extract population data on deaths related to AD and stratify them based on age, biological sex, race, ethnicity, place of death, census region, and state. ICD-10 codes G30.0, G30.1, G30.8, and G30.9 were used to identify AD-related mortality. Statistical analysis was performed using the Joinpoint Regression Program version 5.0.2. Results: We confirmed an increase in mortality rate in all races, sexes, places of death, age groups above 65, and states/census regions. Interestingly, the AAMR of AD was consistently higher in females compared to males. Non-Hispanic whites had the highest AD mortality by race and ethnicity. At the intersection of race and biological sex, white females had the highest AAMR with AD. Lastly, we noted an increase in AD mortality at hospice facilities as compared to other places of death. Our findings demonstrate not only that the number of deaths due to AD were exacerbated by the recent pandemic, but also that certain subgroups of AD patients were disproportionately affected. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that the number of deaths due to AD were exacerbated by the recent pandemic, and that white females were disproportionately affected. The disparities relating to ADAM uncovered in this study may assist healthcare administrators and policymakers in their decisions. Additionally, the findings might help initiate larger studies focusing on these disparities to explore novel risk/prognostic factors for AD.
Relationship Between Harvesting Efficiency and Filament Morphology in Arthrospira platensis
Authors: Kim Ga-Hyeon , Lee Yeong Jun , Kwon Jong-Hee
Published: January 2025

Arthrospira platensis, a filamentous cyanobacterium, exhibits morphological variability influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. We investigated the effect of sodium ion concentration on filament length, growth, and harvest efficiency. Increasing the sodium concentration from 0.2 M to 0.4 M (using NaHCO3 or Na2CO3) led to a significant increase in filament length, from 0.3393 to 0.7084 mm, and longer filaments had increased auto-flotation efficiency (from 87% to 94%) within 3 h. The linear filaments, obtained via spontaneous morphological conversion, also had increased photosynthetic activity and growth rates compared to coiled filaments, and we speculate this was due to decreased self-shading and increased light penetration. However, linear filaments also had poor auto-flotation efficiency (10% after 24 h) and decreased buoyancy, and this likely limits their survival in natural ecosystems. These findings provide insights into optimizing the cultivation of A. platensis for biomass harvesting.
Intelligent Energy Optimization of Parallel Hybrid Vehicles: Control and Monitoring Approach for Regenerative Braking Systems and Solar Panels.
Authors: Tonye Christiano Hypolithe NGI , Motto Frédéric Biya
Published: January 2025

This paper explores an innovative approach to optimize the energy management of hybrid vehicles by integrating regenerative braking and solar panels. Regenerative braking recovers kinetic energy during braking, reducing the dependence on mechanical energy sources, while solar panels convert solar energy to power the electric propulsion system. The study uses computer models and simulations to look at an advanced hybrid system. It focuses on the hybrid inverter and optimization algorithms, like the maximum power tracking (MPPT) algorithm to get the most power from the sun and genetic algorithms to make the best use of energy. Controls like pulse width modulation (PWM) and proportional integral (PI) are used to improve system performance. The vehicle performance is evaluated under various driving conditions, considering variables such as speed, battery charge, current, voltage, acceleration, and flux. Results show that the integration of these technologies reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to sustainable mobility. This work provides practical recommendations for the automotive industry to promote hybrid vehicles with advanced energy solutions.
A New Pro-197-Ile Mutation in Amaranthus palmeri Associated with ALS-Inhibiting Herbicide Resistance in China
Authors: Ji Meijing , Yu Haiyan , Cui Hailan , Chen Jingchao , Yu Jialin , Li Xiangju
Published: January 2025

Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson), native to North America, is one of the most prominent invasive weed species in agricultural land. Acetolactate synthase (ALS)-resistant A. palmeri is widespread, but its resistance pattern and molecular basis have not yet been studied in China. In 2019, an A. palmeri population that survived the recommended rate of imazethapyr was collected in Shandong Province, China. The objective of this research was to investigate the resistant mechanism and pattern of A. palmeri to imazethapyr. Dose-response assay showed that the resistant (R) population displayed a high resistance level (292.5-fold) to imazethapyr compared with the susceptible (S) population. Sequence analysis of the ALS gene revealed that nucleotide mutations resulted in three resistance-conferring amino acid substitutions, Pro-197-Ile, Trp-574-Leu, and Ser-653-Asp, in the individual plants of the R population. An in vitro enzyme assay indicated that the ALS was relatively unsusceptible to imazethapyr in the R population, showing a resistance index of 88.6-fold. ALS gene expression and copy number did not confer resistance to imazethapyr in the R population. Pro-197-Ile is the first reported amino acid substitution conferring ALS-resistant in A. palmeri. This is the first case of an herbicide-resistant A. palmeri biotype in China.
Challenges and Opportunities in Partnering with Local Suppliers for Italian Restaurant Chains
Authors: Mitchell Eleanor
Published: January 2025

This study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with partnering with local suppliers in the context of Italian restaurant chains. The research focuses on how these restaurant operators navigate the complexities of sourcing local ingredients while balancing quality, cost, and customer expectations. Data was collected through interviews with 27 restaurant managers and chefs who provided insights into the operational and financial implications of local sourcing. The findings reveal that while locally sourced ingredients are valued for their superior quality, freshness, and alignment with customer preferences for authenticity, they often come at a higher price compared to global suppliers. Variability in supply due to seasonality and weather conditions, coupled with logistical challenges such as delivery delays and inconsistent availability, also posed significant barriers to local sourcing. Despite these challenges, the study highlights the importance of building long-term relationships with local suppliers based on trust, flexibility, and shared values. This collaboration allows for more effective problem-solving and adaptation in the face of supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, the research points to the role of technology in streamlining the local sourcing process, improving inventory management, and reducing waste. The study also suggests that a hybrid sourcing model, combining both local and global ingredients, can be an effective strategy to balance the benefits of local sourcing with the need for cost efficiency. Overall, the findings suggest that while local sourcing presents challenges, it offers significant opportunities for Italian restaurant chains to enhance authenticity, sustainability, and customer loyalty.
Motor and Non-Motor Effects of Acute Mptp in Adult Zebrafish: Insights into Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Tagkalidou Niki , Stevanovic Marija , Romero-Alfano Irene , Elizalde-Velázquez Gustavo Axel , Herrera-Vázquez Selene Elizabeth , Prats Eva , Gómez-Canela Cristian , Gómez-Oliván Leobardo Manuel , Raldúa Demetrio
Published: January 2025

Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, involves the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta, resulting in motor and non-motor symptoms. The neurotoxin 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) is widely used to develop chemical models of PD. This study evaluates the effects of acute MPTP exposure (3 x 150 mg/kg bw, intraperitoneally) on adult zebrafish by analyzing neurochemical, transcriptional, motor, and non-motor changes linked to PD. MPTP exposure significantly reduced brain catecholamines, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and normetanephrine, while gene expression analysis revealed no significant changes in the expression of genes related with catecholamine metabolism (th1, th2, mao, comtb, dbh) and transport (slc6a3 and slc18a2), suggesting a lack of dopaminergic neuron degeneration. Behaviorally, MPTP-treated zebrafish exhibited reduced motor activity consistent with lower dopamine levels. The kinematic analysis of the sharp turn showed a tendency to increase the duration of this maneuver, although this effect was not statistically significant. Furthermore, sensorimotor gating of the acoustic startle response (ASR) was significantly impaired, aligning with PD psychosis-like symptoms. Further studies are required to validate and refine the use of MPTP-based PD models in adult zebrafish.
Optimizing Water Use in Maize Irrigation with Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Alkaff Muhammad , Basuhail Abdullah , Sari Yuslena
Published: January 2025

As global populations grow and environmental constraints intensify, improving agricultural water management is essential for sustainable food production. Traditional irrigation methods often lack adaptability, leading to inefficient water use. Reinforcement learning (RL) offers a promising solution for developing dynamic irrigation strategies that balance productivity and resource conservation. However, agricultural RL tasks are characterized by sparse actions—irrigation only when necessary—and delayed rewards realized at the end of the growing season. This study integrates RL with AquaCrop-OSPy simulations in the Gymnasium framework to develop adaptive irrigation policies for maize. We introduce a reward mechanism that penalizes incremental water usage while rewarding end-of-season yields, encouraging resource-efficient decisions. Using the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm, our RL-driven approach outperforms fixed-threshold irrigation strategies, reducing water use by 29% and increasing profitability by 9%. It achieves a water use efficiency of 76.76 kg/ha/mm, a 40% improvement over optimized soil moisture threshold methods. These findings highlight RL’s potential to address the challenges of sparse actions and delayed rewards in agricultural management, delivering significant environmental and economic benefits. The implementation code for this study is publicly available at https://github.com/alkaffulm/aquacropgymnasium.
USABILITY TESTING PADA APLIKASI PEMESANAN MAKANAN BERBASIS ANDROID PADA KEDAI KOPI PERIANG
Authors: Myrza Ladin Nugroho  , Diat Nurhidayat  , Hamidillah Ajie
Published: January 2025

Dengan terjadinya wabah Covid-19 ini, yang mulanya pemesanan di Kedai ini masih mencatat secara manual Kedai Kopi Periang lalu dikarenakan pemerintah menganjurkan social distancing jadi kedai ini menggunakan aplikasi berbasis android untuk media pemesanan agar mengurangi tertularnya Covid-19. Kemudian agar aplikasi yang digunakan dapat diterima oleh masyarakat, maka peneliti melakukan pengujian agar aplikasi tersebut dapat digunakan dan diterima oleh masyarakat. Pengujian tersebut menggunakan metode kuesioner System Usability Scale dan metode Think aloud. Hasil yang didapat metode System Usability Scale pada aspek efektivitas pada parameter task success rate mendapat presentase keberhasilan 87% dan pada parameter error during task performance mendapat nilai rendah yaitu 10%. Kemudian pada aspek efisiensi parameter number of clicks during task completion mendapat rata-rata 3.2 klik setiap task yang dijalankan oleh responden lalu pada parameter time per completed task mendapat rata-rata 10.65 detik. Selanjutnya pada aspek kepuasan rata-rata skor yang diujikan dengan kuesioner SUS mendapat nilai 75, dengan Tingkat acceptability berada di kategori Acceptable, tingkat grade scale termasuk dalam kategori C dan Adjective rating termasuk di kategori Good. Kemudian pada metode Think aloud para responden memberikan feedback yang diberikan dominan positif dengan tingkat persentase keberhasilan kesulurahan tugas yang dijalankan oleh responden mendapat skor 93%.
PERBANDINGAN QOS DAN QOE VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE MELALUI YOUTUBE DAN MICROSOFT STREAM PADA MAHASISWA PTIK DAN STI UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA
Authors: Rama Syaiful Mughni  , Hamidillah Ajie  , Muchammad Ficky Duskarnaen
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur dan mendapatkan jawaban secara objektif dan subjektif mengenai kualitas media pemutar video Youtube dan Microsoft Stream. Pengukuran pada penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu pengukuran kualitas layanan atau QoS, dan pengukuran kualitas pengalaman atau QoE. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan teknik informatika dan komputer dan mahasiswa program studi sistem dan teknologi informasi di Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan dua cara berbeda, untuk pengambilan data QoS, dilakukan pengamatan terhadap video yang diputar pada media pemutar, kemudian untuk pengambilan data QoE, dilakukan dengan menggunakan angket kuesioner yang disebar kepada mahasiswa dalam bentuk skala Mean Opinion Score (MOS). Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan nilai QoS pada media pemutar Microsoft Stream lebih tinggi dari media pemutar Youtube, namun kedua media pemutar memiliki nilai sangat baik dengan menggunakan standar pengukuran TIPHON. Sedangkan hasil dari angket kuesioner menunjukan bahwa Youtube menjadi media pemutar yang lebih baik dari Microsoft Stream dengan nilai rata-rata keseluruhan MOS media pemutar Youtube sebesar 4,64 dan media pemutar Microsoft Stream sebesar 4,60. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pemutar Youtube menjadi pemutar media yang lebih baik dari Microsoft Stream dalam pengukuran QoS dan pengukuran QoE.
Comportamiento organizacional y calidad del servicio en el área comercial de una institución financiera Surco, Lima- Perú 2023
Authors:   , Morante Palacios Yanara Maritrini , Salazar Urrutia Indira Hayli
Published: January 2025

El estudio presentado a continuación se enfoca en medir la relación existente entre el comportamiento organizacional (CO) que es un compendio de saberes enfocado en el estudio del comportamiento humano en el entorno organizacional y la calidad de servicio (CS), que es el juicio o percepción del consumidor sobre la excelencia del servicio; en el área comercial de una institución financiera durante el año 2023. El trabajo es cuantitativo con un alcance descriptivo correlacional considerando que brinda información de lo estudiado y se puede entender el grado de la relación de las mismas. La técnica para el procesamiento de datos es de Kolmogorov - Smirnov, para determinar la normalidad y significancia del estudio. Los resultados muestran un valor de 0.001 con respecto al grado de significancia, confirmando la relación entre el CO y la CS, se muestra un factor correlacional de 0.744 lo que de acuerdo al coeficiente de Rho Spearman se traduce en una relación positiva considerable aceptando la hipótesis alternativa afirmando que en medida que mejore la gestión del CO también aumenta la CS de la institución financiera logrando mejoras en la rentabilidad, fidelidad de los clientes y satisfacción del colaborador.