bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Therapeutic effects of rehabilitation technologies in patients with functional asthenia
Authors:   Albrecht Federal Scientific and Educational Centre of Medical and Social Expertise and Rehabilitation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Ponomarenko G. N. ,   North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, Sobolev A. V. ,   Sanatorium and resort complex «Moscow region» of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Moscow, Russia, Trishkin D. V. ,   Main Military Medical Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

Abstract. Post-traumatic stress disorder is widespread in the young patient population and tends to increase. Studying the therapeutic effects of a complex of rehabilitation technologies in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder is an urgent scientific and practical task. Purpose of the study: to determine the therapeutic effects of a complex of rehabilitation technologies in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Material and methods. 71 patients aged 33 (20–49) years with post-traumatic stress disorder (ICD–X code F43.1) were studied. The patients were prescribed a set of physical exercises, a course of audiovisual polysensory relaxation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, chromotherapy, hydrobalneotherapy, climatotherapy, therapeutic nutrition and psychotherapy. The total duration of the course is 20 days. Clinical, instrumental, psychophysical, and integral methods of assessing the condition of patients were used. Results. A significant improvement in clinical and psychological status, an increase in adaptive potential, the level of physical health, a significant increase in physical performance, and an improvement in autonomic regulation were revealed. Conclusion. The complex of restorative technologies of medical and psychological rehabilitation produces pronounced actoprotective and psychocorrective therapeutic effects in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.
FOREST VEGETATION INFLUENCE ON THE ELECTROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CHERNOZEM RAVINE OF THE UKRAINIAN STEPPE ZONE
Authors: Gorban V. , Bozhko K.
Published: June 2024

The results of the study of the natural forest vegetation influence on the dielectric constant, specific electrical resistance, specific electrical conductivity, mineralization, and salinity of chernozems in the conditions of Viiskove ravine, located in the Dnipro district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, are given.It was found that forest chernozems, the genesis of which is connected with forest vegetation, are characterized by reduced values of the investigated electrophysical properties compared to ordinary chernozems under steppe vegetation. The peculiarities of the ravines’ slopes lead to additional differentiation of soil properties, while the chernozems formed on the northern exposure slope are characterized by lower values of dielectric constant and higher values of specific electrical resistance, specific electrical conductivity, mineralization, and salinity compared to the chernozems formed on the southern exposure slope. It is proposed to use the dielectric constant as an additional diagnostic sign of soil compaction, which is determined by the peculiarities of the structural-aggregate composition and the manifestation of the eluvial-illuvial process in the chernozems of the natural forest vegetation.When examining the characteristics of soils to resist or conduct an electric current by determining the specific electrical resistance using the method of soil pastes or specific electrical conductivity in a soil suspension, in our opinion, preference should be given to the first method, which made it possible to reveal more differences in the electrophysical properties of the studied chernozems compared to the second method. It is assumed that the values of the specific electrical resistance determined in the soil pastes and the specific electrical conductivity determined in the aqueous soil suspension are determined by the action of various factors, since these values are inverse to each other, and according to the results of research, unidirectional changes of these values were revealed. The results obtained during the research indicate the need for a comprehensive study of the electrophysical properties of soils using various methods that allow detecting the effect of both related and different processes of soil genesis.
SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF MONITORING THE BOTTOM SEDIMENTS STATE AS AN INDICATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DANGER LEVEL OF HYDROECOSYSTEMS
Authors: Madzhd S.
Published: June 2024

The work proposes a method of monitoring the condition of surface water bodies that were subject to the influence of aviation industry enterprises, by studying the contamination of bottom sediments.Using the example of petroleum hydrocarbons - specific pollutants of aviation enterprises, the author proved that bottom sediments are an integral indicator of the level of manmade pollution, an indicator of the ecological safety level of hydroecosystems. The calculated coefficients of bottom accumulation indicate the progressive pollution of the reservoir and the accumulation of the main mass of pollutants in the bottom sediments. The results of studies of the small river, that flows along the airline, show that the bottom sediments belong to the category of “extremely polluted”. The structural and functional properties of bottom sediments enable us to state that, on the one hand, they contribute to the process of self-purification of the water environment by accumulating oil products, but on the other hand, bottom sediments represent a danger to the water column secondary pollution, since when physical and chemical conditions change, pollutants from the bottom sediments can pass into the water masses of the reservoir.
ECOLOGICAL AND FAUNAL REVIEW RHOPALOCERA IN THE TERRITORY OF THE SOUTH-EASTERN PART OF THE CRIMEA
Authors: Tiutiunnyk V. , Mukhina O.
Published: June 2024

The research results provided original data on the Rhopalocera species composition, ecological and biological features, and Rhopalocera population structure, of the south-eastern part of the peninsula, which live in some open biocenoses. The role of Rhopalocera representatives in the ecosystem is twofold: representatives of the family act as pests at some stages of development, and as beneficial pollinators of flowering plants at others, which affects the development of the ecosystem as a whole. In the studied territory of the southeastern part of Crimea, 36 species of Lepidoptera were found. The studied fauna of Rhopalocera included 5 species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. One species of the family Lycaenidae is listed in the Red Data Butterflies Book of Europe. Of the studied inpatients the most densely inhabited biotopes a juniper grove, meadows, and a steppe area turned out to be. By the number of species, the largest trophic group among the detected ones was the group of oligophagous. Four phenological groups were distinguished: spring-early summer, summer, late summer, and polyvoltine, of which the richest is the polyvoltine group. The peak of diversity and abundance of species occurred in the middle summer period when almost 90% of Rhopalocera species of the studied area were found.
Antecipação das polícias militares nos conflitos possessórios: uma análise do desforço imediato
Authors: Ferreira Fábio Bonifácio , Rocha João Pedro Passos
Published: June 2024

A Constituição Federal de 1988 no rol dos direitos fundamentais assegura, condiciona e limita o direito de propriedade. O Código Civil Brasileiro desenvolve o instituto jurídico e distende para regrar também a posse. A importância que a propriedade tem para as pessoas potencializa o conflito em torno dela. Busca-se então o Estado, para exercer o estímulo à autocomposição ou então dirimir, por si, a crise jurídica pela heterocomposição. Contudo, sendo incontroverso por vezes sua ausência, o ordenamento jurídico autoriza, excepcionalmente, a autotutela na defesa da posse – o desforço imediato. No Estado do Paraná, o conflito fundiário é grave, sendo demonstrada a incapacidade desta unidade federativa em dirimir os conflitos. A escolha política de não agir acaba repercutindo em sua Polícia Militar (PMPR) que condiciona o apoio em força para o cumprimento das decisões judiciais à autorização de escalão governamental. Aspira-se uma solução no campo da preservação da ordem pública, missão constitucional das polícias militares.
Psychological and ethological approach in the study of self-harming behavior
Authors: Goncharenko Elena V. , Mikvabia Zurab Ya. , Taisaeva Svetlana B. , Argun Sofiya N. , Murzova Olga A. , Dzhokua Anna A. , Rakitskaya Anna V.
Published: June 2024

In this paper, self-injurious behavior in humans and higher animals is considered from the ethological and psychological approaches. The analysis of pathopsychological disorders and disorders from the point of view of ethological psychiatry (psychology) allows us to understand the nature, pathogenesis, and mechanisms of behavioral patterns and pantomimics in patients with borderline and psychiatric disorders. Self-traumatization can be observed in epilepsy, autism, mental retardation, and in accentuated and neurotic adolescents. According to the author's team, damage to the body and skin is a manifestation of instinctual response. Physical auto-aggression satisfies the realization of the aggressive instinct, is reinforced by opioid pleasure from pain, and is realized by limiting direct response to a negative stimulus. The authors carried out a comparative analysis of pantomimics of of physical autoaggression (self-injury) of 15 adolescents with psychological traumas, 15 children with mental dysontogenesis and 12 experimental monkeys (javan macaques and rhesus macaques). The results of the study showed that experimental primates redirected aggression to their own body and limbs under conditions of an obstacle to the motivation to attack. Adolescents, in response to the stressor, insected their skin with sharp and stabbing objects. Children with psycho-verbal disorders illustrated prima facie forms of self-harm in response to a limiting and repulsive stimulus. The identified pantomimic acts of physical autoaggression in experimental monkeys, children with mental developmental disorders, and adolescents with psychotraumatic experiences show the commonality and species-specificity of the nonverbal pattern of self-injury. In humans and primates in pantomimic production homologs of autoaggressive patterns in nonverbal production are found.
Study of the value sphere of migrants from Central Asia as a factor of socio-psychological adaptation
Authors: Ponomareva Irina V. , Valeeva Elvina Z. , Voronina Natalia V.
Published: June 2024

The key direction of the state national policy of the Russian Federation is the successful social and cultural adaptation of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation, and their integration into Russian society. The article presents the results of a study of the value sphere of personality of young migrants from Central Asian countries. Both personal values and cultural values have been studied. The methodological framework of the study was the theoretical approach to the study of values by S. Schwartz and the cross-cultural approach to the study of the characteristics of different cultures by G. Hofstede. A comparative analysis of the value profiles of Russian youth and migrants from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan was carried out. The empirical study found that the dominant values of young migrants are: kindness, safety, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation. When comparing the values of individual values, it was found that among young migrants all values are more pronounced than among young people from Russia. Comparing cultural values, it was found that uncertainty avoidance and masculinity among young migrants are lower than among young people from Russia. Taking into account these features of the value sphere of Central Asian migrants, as well as their connection with psychological acculturation strategies, the authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the value profile of migrants as a factor of psychological adaptation when providing socio-psychological assistance.
Development and justification of a methodology for studying the development of value-semantic foundations of the content of Russian pedagogical education (on a sample of students of a pedagogical university)
Authors: Khodyrev Alexander M.
Published: June 2024

The author of the article presents the results of testing the methodology he developed, “Methodology for determining the features of the development of value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education.” The substantiation of the author's methodology was carried out on a sample of students from the Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushinsky. The methodology was developed with the aim of identifying the peculiarities of the development of the value-semantic foundations of the content of Russian pedagogical education. The basis for the methodology was the traditional values listed in the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation “On approval of the Fundamentals of State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values” dated November 9, 2022, as well as the list of universal competencies presented in the requirements for the results of mastering the undergraduate program of the Federal State Educational Standard for Higher Education, and the results of the author’s preliminary empirical study to identify significant values and value attitudes among students during their studies at a pedagogical university. The results of testing the author’s methodology presented in the article proved its validity and reliability. The description of the testing results showed a high degree of consistency between the scales of the methods (the tested method “Methodology for determining the features of the development of value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education” and the method “Diagnostics of the real structure of a person’s value orientation” by S.S. Bubnova). At the same time, the revealed substantive consistency in the students’ answers is even higher than in the sample of teachers, that is, students are already studying in programs that are focused on professional pedagogical values; students have them more clearly represented in the value-motivational structure of professional activity compared to teachers.
Extracurricular concert practice as a factor of personal and professional self-development of the future teacher-musician
Authors: Sigova Vera L. , Kokina Irina A. , Pyankova Olga B.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of personal and professional self-development of the future teacher-musician in the process of his participation in extracurricular concert practice. The potential possibilities of various forms of organization of this practice are analyzed in order to determine the most favorable ones from the point of view of the student's personal and professional growth. Based on the environmental approach to understanding the professional specifics of the musical and pedagogical activity of the future teacher and the principles of personality-developing higher education, based on the study of works in the field of musical psychology and pedagogy, as well as the use of methods of pedagogical observation, it was found that for the personal and professional self-development of students, extracurricular educational space is used extremely insufficiently. In this regard, an attempt was made to consider the possibilities of a student's personal and professional self-development in the conditions of an extracurricular creative educational environment: class concerts, festivals, competitions, educational projects, master classes, thematic events in collaboration with museum and art organizations, etc. Based on the analysis of the results of pedagogical observation, the levels, criteria and indicators of the student's personal and professional self-development in the conditions of extracurricular concert practice were developed. A number of conditions are determined that most optimally contribute to the personal self-development of the future teacher-musician in the field of professional creative activity.
The relationship between parental attitudes and the assessment of the benefits and risks of screen devices use among children in early primary school years
Authors: Dankiewicz Malwina , Kotowicz Agnieszka
Published: June 2024

Nowadays, children increasingly choose screen devices as a form of communication and spending free time, which raises concerns about the potential harmfulness of excessive use of them. Therefore, it seems important to look at the issue of using screen devices from the perspective of parents and their attitudes towards children themselves, as well as in relation to the use of screen devices in everyday life. The aim of the presented study was to demonstrate the relationship between parental attitudes, parent’s gender and the assessment of the benefits and risks associated with children’s screen devices use. The research tools used in the study included The Parental Attitudes Scale (SPR) by Mieczyslaw Plopa (2008), covering six parental attitudes, and original The Screen Usage Questionnaire (KKE) to measure the attitude towards screen use by children. The article discusses theoretical aspects of parental attitudes towards children and screen use, as well as the benefits and risks of children’s screen devices use in the early primary school years. The operationalization of variables in research tools was presented. The study involved 173 participants aged 29-44 years (M = 36.56; SD = 3.16; Me = 37), including 127 mothers and 47 fathers of children aged 7-10 from the Podkarpackie. No correlation was found between parental attitudes and their assessment of the benefits and risks associated with screen devices use. However, the differences were observed between mothers and fathers in the assessment of benefits and risks. The research results indicate the need for education on digital parenting. Mothers assessed the use of screens neutrally or negatively, while fathers assessed it neutrally or positively, hence the conclusion regarding preventive activities is to direct various educational interventions towards fathers and mothers. These findings indicate the need to support parents introducing children to the digital world in effective education regarding the use of screen devices.
Suicidal thoughts and self-destructive tendencies among adolescents
Authors: Brzeziński Mirosław , Fedorovich Valentina , Ziarek Katarzyna , Ziarek Robert
Published: June 2024

One must not ignore or underestimate it when adolescents say that they feel like a burden to those around them or that their life has no meaning. Suicidal thoughts in young people can be a signal of a threat to health or life or of a weakened mental condition. Increasing awareness of the frequent thoughts of giving up and the experience of a lack of meaning in life, characteristic of adolescents, helps to develop standards and preventive strategies in the field of mental health care. The article is an attempt to define terms related to suicide, data regarding the magnitude of the phenomenon among young people and discuss the causes of self-harm and suicide. It is also a reference to the approach of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), which considers, for example, emotional dysregulation and suicidal tendencies as a transdiagnostic problem. The characteristics of the transactional model in DBT emphasise that what is most important for a favourable prognosis is the provision of adequate support from the close environment, especially parents and professionals.
Suicide prevention among children and adolescents is possible through scientific conferences, suicidological research and preventive programmes. Multidisciplinary cooperation to prevent suicidal intentions during childhood and adolescence is essential. In conclusion, as far as working with patients with emotional dysregulation and suicidal tendencies is concerned, the guiding motto of DBT should be stressed, which is to shape “a life worth living”.
Creativity as a means of shaping human subjectivity according to Wiesław Karolak
Authors: Kowalczyk Monika Maria
Published: June 2024

The aim of this article is to present creativity as a means of shaping human subjectivity based on the art therapy practice of Wiesław Karolak. The author identifies art therapy with therapy through creativity (resp. artistic expression). Its basis is the belief in the creative nature of man. Creativity is a universal feature that constitutes every human being, therefore it is not reserved exclusively for artists. However, modern scientific and technological civilization, as well as consumerism, do not encourage creative attitudes in everyday life. Man has two ways of functioning to choose from - automatic implementation of imposed patterns of existence or conscious living of life involving independent setting of goals. In order to become a subject, that is, the source of one's actions, it is necessary to actualize the creative nature, including the dispositions responsible for creation. The program titled "Creativity supporting development", co-authored by W. Karolak, is undoubtedly helpful in this process. The author implements its assumptions during art therapy workshops, the aim of which is to form human subjectivity. He assigns a special role to expression in the field of visual arts due to his own artistic education. He often uses drawing, which he equates with thinking. By taking up creative activity - by drawing, workshop participants become aware of what was previously incomprehensible to them, and gain insight into their own emotions, which ultimately leads to self-knowledge. By discovering their own creativity in the field of art, they want to use it in their everyday experience. In this way, they transform into a conscious entity that responsibly manages its own life according to the knowledge acquired through creative exploration. Artistic expression activates creative attitudes whose distinguishing feature is "novelty". Hence, human subjectivity is expressed in productive thinking as defined by Otto Selz, which acquires a creative character in a specific social context. The publication was created based on the content analysis method.
Techno-Realism: Navigating New Challenges in the Contemporary Role of Technology in Politics
Authors: Sukma Isti Marta
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to introduce a new theory, techno-realism, which is derived from political realism, to help comprehend the complex connections between technology and politics. According to techno-realism, technology serves as a means of power, with the innate drive
for survival in human nature shaping the formation of identity. The research question at the core of this study revolves around the
extent to which technology influences contemporary political science and whether it truly serves as a means of power. Three concepts
are introduced: identity establishment, technology as the central source of power, and non-state actors in politics. The primary case
study focuses on the complexity of the issue in Xinjiang, examining the application of cyberpolitics in the region. The second case
study explores technology’s role in Indonesia’s political power struggle, as evidenced by its 2024 elections and the abuse of information
and electronic transaction law effectiveness to control freedom of speech. Additionally, this paper introduces a case study on the
Indo-Pacific regional power dynamics in confronting “digital authoritarianism”. This paper underscores the imperative for a new
theoretical framework, adapted from political realism, which despite being subject to considerable criticism, has the potential for
further development, placing technology at the core of analysis. Recognising the central roles of technology, identity formation, and
non-state actors, techno-realism offers valuable insights for navigating complex political landscapes and informing strategic responses
to emerging challenges. However, further research is needed to understand completely its applicability and limitations across different
contexts, as demonstrated by the case studies presented in this paper.
Mamluk Sacred Topography: Strategy and Practice of Power Representation
Authors: Илюшина М.Ю.
Published: June 2024

Султанат мамлюков был образован рабами-воинами в Египте в середине XIII в. и просуществовал более 250 лет. Разгром армии Людовика IX в 1250 г. и победа при ʿАйн Джалуте в 1260 г. дали мамлюкам право считать себя подлинными владыками одной из самых могущественных держав Ближнего Востока. Период правления мамлюкских султанов (1250–1517) был отмечен строительством многочисленных и весьма заметных до сих пор в современном ландшафте Каира, который был столицей Султаната, погребальных сооружений – мавзолеев. Вокруг них формировались большие или малые религиозные комплексы, которые включали мечеть или медресе, суфийскую обитель, библиотеку. Мавзолеи становились местом сакрального притяжения для самих мамлюков, но вместе с тем участвовали в формировании пространства, имевшего сакральный характер для всего населения Египта. Особое значение приобрели погребальные религиозные комплексы в период правления черкесских султанов (1382–1517). Свергнув своих предшественников Бахритов-Калаунидов (1250–1382) и отступив от династийного принципа престолонаследия, они нуждались в дополнительных источниках укрепления легитимности власти и активно поддерживали деятельность исламских религиозных и образовательных учреждений, а величественные мавзолеи как ориентиры памяти и незыблемые городские доминанты отчасти компенсировали недостаток стабильности в условиях нединастийного перехода власти.

The Mamluk Sultanate was formed by slave warriors in Egypt in the mid-13th century and existed for more than 250 years. The defeat of the army of Louis IX in 1250 and the victory at Ain Jalut in 1260 gave the Mamluks the right to consider themselves the true rulers of one of the most powerful powers in the Middle East. The period of the reign of the Mamluk sultans (1250–1517) was marked by the construction of numerous mausoleums that are still very noticeable in the modern landscape of Cairo, which was the capital of the Sultanate. Large or small religious complexes were formed around them, which included a mosque or madrasah, a Sufi monastery, or a library. Mausoleums became a place of sacred attraction for the Mamluks themselves, but, at the same time, they participated in the formation of a space that had a sacred character for the entire population of Egypt. Funeral religious complexes acquired particular importance during the reign of the Circassian Mamluk sultans (1382–1517). Having overthrown their predecessors, the Bahri-Qalawnids (1250–1382) and retreated from the dynastic principle of succession to the throne, the Circassian Mamluks needed additional sources of strengthening the legitimacy of power and actively supported the activities of Islamic religious and educational institutions, and the majestic mausoleums as landmarks of memory and unshakable urban dominants partly compensated for the lack of stability in conditions of non-dynasty transition of power.
A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool
Authors: Şen Bayram Asena Kumsal , Körükcü Berfin Aybike
Published: June 2024

Sketches play a fundamental role in the design disciplines, serving as crucial representations for ideation, problem-solving, and communication. In the realm of architecture, sketches encapsulate the evolution of ideas from conceptualization to construction. Hand-drawn sketches, characterized by their open-ended, ambiguous nature and rapid production, stand out as indispensable tools in bridging the gap between abstract concepts and tangible designs, guiding the progression from early design stages to final product realization. However, despite their significant potential and pivotal role in the design process, hand sketches have often been overlooked and swiftly abandoned in the ongoing discourse surrounding traditional versus digital design methodologies, particularly with the widespread integration of computer technologies. This study endeavors to unlock the wealth of information embedded within hand sketches, spanning from initial design concepts to intricate manufacturing details, through the utilization of a hybrid digital form-finding tool. By employing swarm algorithms in the quest for form, it is anticipated that the boundaries of conceptual ideas delineated by hand sketches will be expanded. This is facilitated by an algorithm developed in Processing using the Java coding language, complemented by an intuitive interface. The research journey commences with a comprehensive literature review encompassing biomimetics, sketching techniques, and tools for transitioning hand sketches into digital realms. Subsequently, a thorough elucidation of the algorithm, crafted within the Processing environment, is provided.The efficacy of the tool is assessed through experimentation involving adjustments of various parameters on identical sketches, as well as application to seven architectural sketches representing built designs, with subsequent interpretation of the outcomes. It is posited that the adaptability of the algorithm's core logic, coupled with the development-friendly environment of Processing, holds immense potential for empowering designers to steer sketches in desired directions through tailored enhancements.
Enhanced Medical Image Segmentation using Transfer Learning with Res101_UNet: Experimental Insights and Comparative Performance Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakha Patnam, Andhra Pradesh, India., Rolangi D D V Sivaram , Bhaskari D. Lalitha ,   Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakha Patnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Published: June 2024

Throughout the past few decades, artificial intelligence and machine learning have seen a lot of active research in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing, and speech processing. As a result, deep learning models became state-of-the-art for computer vision tasks such as object detection, classification, segmentation, and other allied tasks. Of course, the fruits of this research are extended to the design of robust and reliable digital health systems as well as other applications in the healthcare sector. Many clinical applications require the automatic segmentation of medical images. Recent deep learning-based approaches have demonstrated state-of-the-art performance in medical image segmentation tasks. In addition to their ability to automatically extract features and generalize over large amounts of data, transfer learning based deep learning models have proven to be handy for data scared areas like medical domains. In this research, we investigate and demonstrate the efficacy of a DCNN-based transfer learning model -Res101_Unet, which has been trained and/or fine-tuned to execute tumor tissue segmentation tasks in MRI, CT, PET, and X-RAY pictures of medical organ scans with little data. For our experimental study, we employed two image datasets: 'Liver Tumor' and 'Gland Colon Cancer', both obtained from the Kaggle portal. This experimental setup includes an Open-Source segmentation model API. Our findings indicate that domain similarity-based transfer learning can be used to data-scarce sectors. We achieved 98.47% accuracy and a IoU score of 0.9891 on Liver Tumor data and 0.6956 accuracy and a IoU score of 0.7043 on gland colon dataset.
Fault Detection in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) using Image Subtraction Method
Authors:   Department of ECE, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Technology, Ujire (Karnataka), India., Dr. Avinash S  , Dr. Prathapchandra  ,   Department of ECE, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Technology, Ujire (Karnataka), India., Mr. Ramachandra  ,   Department of ECE, shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Technology, Ujire (Karnataka), India.
Published: June 2024

Fault detection in PCBs is a important task in the electronics industry to ensure the consistency and performance of electronic devices. One common approach for detecting defects in PCBs is the subtraction method, which involves subtracting a reference image of a defect-free PCB from an image of a PCB with defects. The resulting image gives the differences between the two images, making it easier to detect and classify defects. In this work, a defect detection system for PCBs using the subtraction method using MATLAB is proposed. The research work uses publicly available PCB defect datasets to train and test the system. The work consists of image pre-processing, image subtraction, and defect detection.
Weldability Study and Improvement in Weld Strength of Aluminium Alloy
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani (West Bengal), India., Biswas Dibya
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the weldability of 6063 T6 Aluminium Alloy using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) as the Design of Experiment. The study aims to investigate the influence of various welding parameters like Peak Current and Pulse-on-time on the quality of welds on the aluminium alloy and optimize these parameters to achieve desirable weld characteristics. The research utilizes RSM to develop mathematical models that can predict the weld quality based on the welding parameters. The findings of this study can contribute to enhancing the understanding of aluminium alloy weldability and provide insights for optimizing welding processes in industrial applications.
Neuropsychiatric and social deficits associated with albinism
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi,, Dănilă Ana-Maria , Ciobîcă Alin ,   Centre of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Pădurariu Manuela ,   Socola Institute of Psychiatry
Published: June 2024

Albinism is a group of rare genetic disorders that are caused by the absence or reduction of melanin biosynthesis in the body. This condition can cause both neuropsychiatric and social problems, so this literature review evaluated the psychosocial implications of this condition in terms of everyday life experiences, emotional state, self-perception, and quality of life. Most studies on albinism have been conducted in Africa, assessing the significant impact of the disease on quality of life, emotional state and psychiatric comorbidities. Recurrent themes associated with albinism are: discrimination and stigma in childhood and adolescence, discomfort in social interactions, anxiety, depression, transmission guilt, importance of social support from family and friends, altered functioning of daily life, altered romantic and sexual life, limited academic and professional aspirations, lack of interest and support in the medical field, and unpredictability of disease progression. This review demonstrated that there is an urgent need for support systems for patients with this disease. Early neuropsychiatric evaluation and empowerment training is recommended to improve vision-related performance, neurodevelopment, and all other psychological and social difficulties.
Errors in the visual perception of the victim
Authors:   Institute of Legal medicine of Iasi, Scripcaru Andrei , Knieling Anton ,   Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Iacob Vlad ,   Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, Scripcaru Călin ,   Institute of Legal Medicine Iasi, Chirilă Bogdan ,   Institute of Legal Medicine Iasi
Published: June 2024

A particularly complex activity, listening to people is often the object of criticism that mainly concerns the precarious balance required to be maintained between the desire of the persons involved for a broad interpretation in the field of limits needed to be imposed to the professional approach of the investigation and the desire of professionals to be able to use as many means and procedures as possible to put pressure on the interviewed person, to break his/her will in order to obtain as much useful information as possible. Perception is a cognitive psychic process, which consists in reflecting objects and phenomena in the integrity of their qualities at the moment of action on the sense organs. It is rightly considered that perceptual activities are the basis of all behaviors, as without prior perception it will not be possible to learn, speak, memorize, communicate. Perception allows us to become aware of the environment and to interact with it or act on it. Errors of perception, as well as other types of errors admitted by the person, are recognized by the legislature as a basis for criminal liability, and are therefore attributable, since in this case, by exercising a greater dose of care and prudence, the perpetrator should and could have been aware that he was admitting an error. A special role in the process of forming the statements of the injured party is played by visual sensations, in that they provide an accurate and complete picture of the surrounding world. The individuality of the one who is heard, both in the actual listening and during possible reconstructions, confrontations, or presentations for recognition, is likely to generate deviations from objective truth. Preconceived ideas and points of view influenced by discussions with others change the range of elements that the listened person might remember about the deed. The danger of influencing those who testify in cases of sensation is particularly great. Even if there are several statements that coincide, the fact itself gives only a conditional guarantee about the trust that the investigator can have in them.
Echoes of addiction in family dynamics and spousal coping
Authors:   “Socola” Psychiatry Institute, Iași, Marusic Raluca-Ioana , Oroian Bianca Augusta ,   “Socola” Psychiatry Institute, Iași, Pătrașcu Catinca ,   “Socola” Psychiatry Institute, Iași, Soveja Adelina ,   “Socola” Psychiatry Institute, Iași, Moraru Codrina , Nechita Petronela ,   “Socola” Psychiatry Institute, Iași
Published: June 2024

Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition marked by a diminished capacity to halt or manage alcohol consumption, even in the face of detrimental social, professional, or health outcomes. It encompasses various terms such as alcohol abuse, dependence, addiction, and colloquially, alcoholism. Research has consistently highlighted the significant toll that alcoholism can take on the spouses of individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Living with a spouse who struggles with alcoholism can be incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. It can have significant impacts on one's mental and physical health, as well as on the dynamics of the relationship and family life. The typologies of wives of alcoholics categorize the various coping and behavioral patterns these individuals may adopt in response to their spouse's alcoholism, including enabling the behavior, adopting a victim mindset, compensating by being overly competent (the hero), displaying oppositional behavior (the rebel), or withdrawing emotionally and socially to protect themselves. The dynamics of alcoholism in a marriage can erode trust, communication, and intimacy, often leading to a breakdown of the relationship if left unaddressed. Seeking professional help, such as therapy or support groups, can be crucial for both spouses to navigate the challenges of alcoholism and work towards healing and recovery, either individually or as a couple.
Methodological and legislative approaches regarding virtual reality / Artificial Intelligence as tools for interconnection between biodiversity and neuropsychiatric disorders
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Borcă Mădălina , Borcă Alexandru ,   George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Ciobîcă Alin ,   Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Beraru Gianina ,   Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Published: June 2024

Neuropsychiatric disorders have an increasing percentage among the current human population, which is why the use of biodiversity elements in their treatment is a key aspect in the process of psychological rehabilitation, based on biophilia. It is currently used as an intermediate VR/AI tool to generate positive emotions and well-being, based on nature images of landscapes and biodiversity. Although there are a number of problems that arise in the use of VR / AI in the biomedical field, mainly due to legislative and ethical aspects, the digitization of the biomedical field represents the opening of new perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, resulting in new directions of scientific research aimed at significantly improving the study and understanding of the healing mechanisms of psychopathologies.
Latest developments on the connections between diet and most of the neuropsychiatric disorders
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Vasile Amalia , Ciobîcă Alin ,   Center of Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy, Kamal Fatima Zahra ,   Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan First University, Mavroudis Ioannis ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists, Department of Neuroscience, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Plăvan Gabriel ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Selamoglu Zeliha ,   Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Türkiye, Boufahja Fehmi ,   Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia, Csabai Judit ,   University of Nyíregyháza
Published: June 2024

Neuropsychiatric disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of disease, often associated with multiple health issues such as obesity, diabetes, liver disease, and metabolic syndrome risk factors. Although multifactorial causes underlie neuropsychiatric disorders, recent research has revealed a significant correlation between diet, metabolism, and neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression. Psychotropic medication is the primary treatment for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, but its effectiveness can vary from patient to patient and may cause severe adverse reactions. Treatment and management of neuropsychiatric disorders should include not only medication therapy but also nutritional interventions and lifestyle changes. An integrated approach, which includes assessing and correcting nutritional deficiencies and promoting healthy eating habits, could improve treatment outcomes and the quality of life for patients.
A New Design Concept for Permanent Magnet Vernier Machine: Positive-Mutual-Coupling for Improved Power Factor and Higher Field-Weakening Capability
Authors: Xie Shuangchun , Lee Christopher H.T.
Published: June 2024

This article investigates a permanent magnet vernier machine (PMVM)
equipped with positive-mutual-coupling (PMC) winding. The conventional
winding layout typically presents negative-mutual-coupling (NMC) among
the three-phase windings due to the 120 spatial phase shift. It is
illustrated that in the NMC winding, the q-axis self- and mutual phase
flux linkages are superimposed on each other. In contrast, the proposed
PMC winding exhibits counteracted q-axis self- and mutual phase flux
linkages, which contributes to reducing the terminal voltage. The
generic methodology to design PMC winding is presented and exemplified
on a 24-slot, 5-armature pole pair, and 19- rotor pole pair PMVM. Finite
element analysis shows that the proposed PMC PMVM could improve the
rated power factor and widen the constant torque region. With reduced
terminal voltage and more voltage margins, the PMC PMVM can employ a
higher q-axis current to generate torque, thus significantly enhancing
the output torque and power factor during field-weakening operations. As
a result, the output power capability and constant power speed range
(CPSR) are improved dramatically. Finally, a PMC PMVM prototype is
manufactured to validate the efficacy of PMC winding in improving
field-weakening and power factor.
A Survey on Channel Sounding Technologies and Measurements for UAV-Assisted Communications
Authors: Mao Kai , Zhu Qiuming , Wang Cheng-Xiang , Ye Xuchao , Gomez-Ponce Jorge , Cai Xuesong , Miao Yang , Cui Zhuangzhuang , Wu Qihui , Fan Wei
Published: June 2024

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been widely used in both military
and civilian applications, where a stable communication link is vital
for safe flight control and robust data transmission. To develop a
reliable UAV communication system, it is necessary to deeply understand
the UAV channel characteristics and establish accurate channel models.
Channel sounding is the most effective way to obtain realistic channel
characteristics and validate the theoretical channel model. However, the
studies on UAV channel sounding are still insufficient in terms of
system design and data processing due to the complexity of developing a
UAV channel sounder. Different from the terrestrial channel sounders,
the implementation of a UAV channel sounder is tortured by the limited
battery life and payload capacity of the UAV platform. The sounding
scheme and data post-processing also need to be specially designed for
highly dynamic UAV channels. So far, most existing survey studies on UAV
channels focus on modeling methodology and model presentation. To fill
this gap, this paper provides a comprehensive survey on the design of
the UAV channel sounder, in terms of the hardware scheme, sounding
signal, time synchronization, calibration, and data postprocessing.
Current issues and potential research topics behind existing sounding
technologies and measurement campaigns are analyzed. Moreover, future
challenges and open issues are also discussed.
Horizontal Beam Placement With Occupancy-Belief Space Planning
Authors: Li Pusong , Hauser Kris , Nagi Rakesh
Published: June 2024

Object manipulation for construction assembly using a crane is a control
problem with highly challenging dynamics, merging contact-rich
manipulation, high dynamics uncertainty from the outdoors environment,
coarse actuators, and an underactuated system. The inevitable contact
from assembly presents both a potential to exacerbate small errors as
well as an opportunity to limit uncertainty by restricting the possible
configuration space. For a controller to take advantage of this beyond
simple lift-up and lay-down operations, a system that is capable of
considering how uncertainty evolves under contact dynamics is required.
We approach this problem by learning the dynamics of the payload’s
possible occupancy distribution using a visual foresight inspired model,
then performing learning-based model predictive control with this
learned model as the dynamics model, with the objective of creating
possible occupancy that corresponds to one payload instance in its
target position. We evaluate this system in simulation on the problem of
I-beam assembly, specifically, aligning and inserting a horizontal box
member between flanges of two opposing vertical I-beams.