bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Retrospectiva de los actos emanados del ex tribunal supremo electoral en materia electoral
Authors: Guerra Troya Leonardo , Barrera Andaluz Diego
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo tiene la finalidad de conocer las competencias y funciones constitucional y legalmente otorgadas al antiguo Tribunal Supremo Electoral del Ecuador, esto, con el objeto de adentrarnos en un próximo análisis histórico de la Función Electoral en nuestro país a partir de la vigencia de la Constitución de la República del Ecuador del 2008, para lo cual resulta necesario el desarrollo de este trabajo como un antecedente, para entender de mejor manera la evolución histórica de  estructura actual de la Función Electoral.
Convergencias mediáticas y complejidad narrativa: Revoluciones de las culturas mediáticas a través de la experimentación en la ficción televisiva
Authors: Lucero Cordova Jonathan
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo es una indagación analítica acerca de la evolución y convergencia de las estructuras estéticas y narrativas en las producciones televisivas de consumo masivo y sus posibles implicaciones en la forma en que los espectadores cambian la forma de interpretar y entender la realidad. Con este objetivo se ha tomado en consideración producciones icónicas desde la década de 1980 hasta la actualidad; este recorrido histórico demuestra cómo la complejidad narrativa y la experimentación en los discursos audiovisuales de alcance masivo se han visto potenciadas a partir del uso de estrategias transmediáticas, dando lugar a nuevas formas de pensar y entender las imágenes y su rol como referentes culturales primordiales de la civilización occidental. Hacia el final del artículo, se plantean posibles líneas de investigación futura sobre este tema, vinculadas a la antropología visual, la recepción de medios, la semiótica y los estudios culturales.
La implementación del compliance en los procesos de contratación pública en Ecuador
Authors: Núñez Santiago , Suárez Moreira Alda , López Lajones Luigie , Ludeña Zambrano Wilson
Published: November 2023

La gestión del riesgo de cumplimiento (compliance) es esencial para las organizaciones a fin de evitar sanciones legales y salvaguardar su reputación. En Ecuador el compliance es un concepto nuevo introducido en 2021 con la Ley Orgánica Reformatoria del Código Orgánico Integral Penal en materia Anticorrupción (LORCIPMA), que establece responsabilidad penal para personas jurídicas por actos de corrupción y contempla la implementación de programas de compliance como atenuante. La contratación pública en Ecuador es un área vulnerable a actos ilícitos, por lo que la incorporación de programas de compliance podría mitigar riesgos de corrupción. Mediante el análisis del marco legal del compliance en Ecuador, se describe sus beneficios en la contratación pública para promover la transparencia y rendición de cuentas, y deduciendo que dichos programas deben implementarse en instituciones públicas para fortalecer la ética y como eximente de responsabilidad penal. Su adopción obligaría a contratistas públicos a demostrar un programa de compliance efectivo.
Some morphological structures and histological features of the gills
of Binni (Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi)
Authors: Hadi Kadhim Khalid , Mohammad Hussein Diyar , Khazaal Waad Shaima
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to describe some morphological and histological aspects of the
binni fish's gills. Fifteen adult male binni were pulled alive from the Al-Forat
River at about (24 - 28) months, immediately after death. The gills of binni were
situated on each side of the head beneath a gill cover; the operculum and the gills
were made of finger-like long filaments joined to the cartilaginous gill bar. From
each filament, numerous fragile lamellae that resemble leaves protrude. These
lamellae comprised tiny capillaries covered in plain squamous epithelial cells.
The epithelium acts as a barrier between the fish's blood and the surrounding water. The first, second, third, and fourth pairs of gill arches make up the gills supported by the bone skeleton. Each arch carries a row of gill filaments on its convex side and two rows of gill rakers on its concave side. On the rostral concave
border, the filaments in the two extremes of the gill were short, but the length of
all the filaments was the same. The first-gill arch's lateral rakers were longer than
the medial rakers, while the fourth gill arch's medial rakers were longer than the
lateral rakers. The rakers, bony comb-like projections, filled the rostral region of
the gill arches at the rostral concave interior side. There was interdigitation between the gill rakers of the neighboring gill arches. Each gill arch included the
lateral gill rakers pointing dorsolaterally and medial gill rakers pointing dorsomedially. Filaments originate from the gill arches and are maintained by the
cartilage on the caudal convex border of the primary lamellae, from which the
secondary lamellae emerge. The simple squamous epithelium lined the secondary
lamellae.
Keywords: Binni, Gill, Morphology, Histology
Assessment of the Salivary level of Sphingosine kinases-1 in periodontitis and its correlation with periodontal parameters
Authors: Awed Monsor Athraa , Mazin Akram Hadeel
Published: November 2023

One of the key molecules in the conversion of sphingosine to sphingosine-1-
phosphate is SPHK-1, also known as Sphingosine Kinase 1 (SPHK-1). Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a lipid that acts as a signaling molecule and plays an
essential role in inflammatory and immunomodulatory responses. S1P has recently been identified as a mediator and a biomarker in inflammatory bone diseases
such as osteoporosis and inflammatory osteolysis based on the biological effects
of S1P in osteoclastic and osteoblastic cells and immune cells. According to recent research, S1P may play a role in the pathogenesis of periodontitis, an inflammatory bone-destructive condition. This study assesses the salivary level
SPHK-1 in periodontitis and its correlation with periodontal parameters. The
study sample consisted of 65 participants, both males and females. It was divided
into three groups: the first group, the Healthy Control group (15 Subjects). The
second group, Periodontitis Stage II (25 Subjects), and the third group, Periodontitis Stage III (25 Subjects). Collection of whole unstimulated salivary samples
from all participants was carried out, followed by an examination of clinical periodontal parameters (plaque index, probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing,
and clinical attachment level). Then, radiographs confirmed the staging of periodontitis. Collected saliva was subjected to biomarker analysis using an enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the SPHK-1 level. This study
found an increase in the mean SPHK-1 level with increased severity of periodontitis with a significant difference. In addition, positive weak correlations were
found between the salivary SPHK-1 and the clinical periodontal parameters (PLI,
BOP, PPD, CAL). The study demonstrated that the salivary SPHK-1 level can be
helpful to monitor periodontal disease progression.
Keywords: Periodontitis, Saliva, Sphingosine -1 phosphate, Sphingosine kinase1.
Forecasting Hospital Room and Ward Occupancy Using Static and Dynamic Information Concurrently: Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Seo Hyeram , Ahn Imjin , Gwon Hansle , Kang Heejun , Kim Yunha , Choi Heejung , Kim Minkyoung , Han Jiye , Kee Gaeun , Park Seohyun , Ko Soyoung , Jung HyoJe , Kim Byeolhee , Oh Jungsik , Jun Tae Joon , Kim Young-Hak
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Predicting the bed occupancy rate (BOR) is essential for efficient hospital resource management, long-term budget planning, and patient care planning. Although macro-level BOR prediction for the entire hospital is crucial, predicting occupancy at a detailed level, such as specific wards and rooms, is more practical and useful for hospital scheduling.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to develop a web-based support tool that allows hospital administrators to grasp the BOR for each ward and room according to different time periods.

METHODS

We trained time-series models based on long short-term memory (LSTM) using individual bed data aggregated hourly each day to predict the BOR for each ward and room in the hospital. Ward training involved 2 models with 7- and 30-day time windows, and room training involved models with 3- and 7-day time windows for shorter-term planning. To further improve prediction performance, we added 2 models trained by concatenating dynamic data with static data representing room-specific details.

RESULTS

We confirmed the results of a total of 12 models using bidirectional long short-term memory (Bi-LSTM) and LSTM, and the model based on Bi-LSTM showed better performance. The ward-level prediction model had a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.067, mean square error (MSE) of 0.009, root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.094, and R2 score of 0.544. Among the room-level prediction models, the model that combined static data exhibited superior performance, with a MAE of 0.129, MSE of 0.050, RMSE of 0.227, and R2 score of 0.600. Model results can be displayed on an electronic dashboard for easy access via the web.

CONCLUSIONS

We have proposed predictive BOR models for individual wards and rooms that demonstrate high performance. The results can be visualized through a web-based dashboard, aiding hospital administrators in bed operation planning. This contributes to resource optimization and the reduction of hospital resource use.
Development and evaluation of Healthy Mind App to screen for depression, provide digital therapies to reduce depression symptoms: Real-World Data Evaluation from a Public Service in Seoul City (Preprint)
Authors: O'Sullivan David Michael , Kim Hyung Sook
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Numerous apps for the wellness of users are being developed however, there are not many apps that have been developed and evaluated scientifically upon the most recent evidence available.

OBJECTIVE

This article aims to explain the scientific development of an app for screening depression and reducing depression symptoms. The secondary aim is to provide insights from a pilot test, where the app was promoted and used by the citizens of Seoul, Korea.

METHODS

The Seoul City app was promoted by Seoul City and recommended by therapists to 500 members of the public as complimentary treatment. We show the details of the 6 phases; registration, emotion recording, depression screening, results of screening, recommended activities, and attendance check.

RESULTS

The depression score, CESD-10-D score is significantly improved for all the participants, however, the PHQ-9 score only shows a significant difference in score for the mild group. Among the different activities the Digital Mandela was most popular followed by the exercise game then the cognitive screening game, Finding Blue. Interestingly the effectiveness of the app seemed to decrease as the frequency of the app increased.

CONCLUSIONS

This data from this study shows that an app can be cost effective and used by a large amount of users, however, the effectiveness seems to reduce as the use increases. In spite of the vast multitude of research of wellness apps, there is however a substantial amount of work required to ensure that apps are engaging to the user to be effective even after extensive use. Our data provides insights on the strengths and weakness of the app and provides suggestions for future development.

CLINICALTRIAL

None
Konzeptvorschlag für ein wirkungsorientiertes FTI-Monitoring
Authors:   Technopolis Group | Austria, Warta Katharina , Kaufmann Peter , Kofler Jakob , Wieser Harald
Published: November 2023

Ende 2022 wurde das Team von Technopolis und KMU Forschung Austria von der Sektion III – Innovation und Technologie – des BMK mit der Bedarfserhebung und Konzeptentwicklung für ein wirkungsorientiertes Forschungs- Technologie- und Innovations(FTI)-Monitoring beauftragt. Dieses Projekt fand vor dem Hintergrund eines umfassenden Wandels in der FTI-Politik1 statt: Während sich die Forschungspolitik nach dem 2. Weltkrieg auf die Grundlagenforschung konzentrierte und deren Governance der Wissenschaft selbst überließ, folgte ab den 1960er Jahren eine stärkere Ausrichtung auf einen unmittelbaren gesellschaftlichen Mehrwert durch die Nutzung von Wissen für Innovation und wirtschaftliches Wachstum. Heute konzentriert sich die transformative Innovationspolitik (TIP) „auf die Mobilisierung der Innovationskraft, um ein breites Spektrum gesellschaftlicher Herausforderungen wie Ungleichheit, Arbeitslosigkeit und Klimawandel anzugehen“, mit dem Ziel, sozio-technische Systeme dort zu verändern, wo sie Probleme verursachen bzw. einen sozio-technischen Systemwandel herbeizuführen. Im Gegensatz zur Innovationspolitik der 1. und 2. Generation benötigt sie in erhöhtem Maße steuerungsrelevante Informationen, die über Fortschritte in der Forschung sowie über Gelingensbedingungen für den Transfer in die Praxis und Veränderungen der systemischen Kontextbedingungen informieren (Wise und Arnold, 2022). Damit steigen die Anforderungen an ein zeitnahes Monitoring durch Förderagenturen und externe Begleitprozesse deutlich. Gleichzeitig eröffnen die Möglichkeiten der Online-Erfassung von Projektinformationen sowie der Einsatz von Software zur Analyse großer Datenmengen und künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) ein breiteres Spektrum für zeitnahe Analysen. Das BMK hat daher ein umfassendes Projekt zur Weiterentwicklung der wirkungsorientierten Monitoring- und Evaluierungsaktivitäten von FTI-politischen Maßnahmen gestartet. Das mit diesem Bericht abgeschlossene Begleitprojekt soll die Sektion III bei ihren Vorhaben unter Berücksichtigung von drei langfristigen Zielen und Maßnahmen unterstützen: 1. Etablierung eines transformativen FTI-Ansatzes, mit Monitoring und Evaluierung als integralen Bestandteilen, 2. bessere Kenntnis von FTI-Ergebnissen und damit verbunden, die verbesserte Verfügbarkeit und Nutzung von Forschungsdaten (insbesondere aus den Forschungsförderungsorganisationen, aber auch aus Beteiligungen), 3. aussagekräftige Indikatoren, die den Beitrag von FTI zu (inter-)nationalen Energie- und Klimazielen abbilden.
Workshop on integrating biology instructional strategies with Al-Quran and As-Sunnah value for prospective biology teachers
Authors: Robiah Siti , Elfis E. , Hamzah H. , Triyeni Afri
Published: November 2023

The learning strategies carried out so far by biology teachers prioritize cognitive and psychomotor achievement targets so that affective aspects, especially the values of the Qur'an and As-Sunnah and the formation of Islamic character, tend to be neglected. As a result, it is necessary to provide prospective biology teachers with learning strategies that integrate the values of the Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah in the hope that they can later be applied to their students. The learning strategies carried out so far by biology teachers prioritize cognitive and psychomotor achievement targets so that affective aspects, especially the values of the Qur'an and As-Sunnah and the formation of Islamic character, tend to be neglected. As a result, it is necessary to provide prospective biology teachers with learning strategies that integrate the values of the Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah in the hope that they can later be applied to their students. The aim of this workshop is to equip Biology teacher candidates for Madrasah Aliyah and High School so that they have the knowledge and skills to apply Integrated Biology learning with the values ​​of the Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah. The method of this activity is through a workshop which consists of several activities, namely Product Knowledge debriefing activities, discussion of the stages of the Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah integrated learning model, simulations and assignments. The workshop was attended by 72 prospective teachers.. Based on the assignment to practice applying the 6 Phases of learning integrated with the values ​​of the Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah, student skills are not very good. This could be due to several factors, including not being used to it.
Infrastructure development recommendation for traditional market to promote economic growth: A case study of Landungsari traditional market
Authors: Kumalasari Aulia Indira , Cahyani Rizki Amalia Tri
Published: November 2023

The Landungsari Traditional Market is intended to serve as a major economic engine for the local area. This community service aims to assist in assessing the conditions of infrastructure and facilities in the Traditional Market of Landungsari since the availability and quality of infrastructure and facilities play a significant role in supporting the sustainable growth of the traditional market. The factors in question include the physical state of the buildings, the availability of utility infrastructure, the availability of essential public facilities, and the market’s accessibility. The study's findings were presented as suggestions for infrastructure improvement that could be used as a guide for the local government to further enhance the market's physical features. Visual assessment revealed that while the market's structure is generally in good condition, several of its components require maintenance and repair. This market needs to make improvements in terms of utility systems since it only satisfies around 25% of the standard requirements. Furthermore, as only 71% of the market's essential public facilities have been provided, additional facility development was necessary. Even though the market's building and facilities have been given adequate access, it is recommended to perform improvements in terms of wider market aisles, the addition of wheelchair-accessible pathways, and the provision of public transportation services to achieve a higher level of market accessibility.
Empowering the children's and women's forum as an effort to protect children and women from violence
Authors: Erdianti Ratri Novita , Suprayitno Wasis , Al-Fatih Sholahuddin
Published: November 2023

Many cases occur in Indonesia that show children and women have become victims of violence, one of which is domestic violence. There are many cases in the community of children and women who experience physical, psychological, sexual violence and neglect in the family, especially in the household. This community services uses FGD method to strengthen the children's and women's forum. The findings of this community services found that change is a must, so that in this case the government needs to make efforts to educate the public to be more open and able to take care of themselves to avoid becoming victims of violence, especially in the household. This community services take place in Dadaprejo, Batu, Esat Java. As a result, the Women and Children Forum is an important tool to be carried out as a means of communication that is implemented to prevent women and women from becoming victims of violence.
Empowering women for conflict resolution: A case study on Laiya Island, Pangkep Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Pulubuhu Dwia Aries Tina , Rahmatia R. , Adelia Sherry , Seniwati S.
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to enhance public awareness regarding conflict identification and encourage the adoption of suitable resolution strategies. The community service initiative employed a training approach, engaging a group of 52 women on Laiya Island, Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Furthermore, this activity was a collaboration between CPCD (Center for Peace, Conflict, and Democracy) Hasanuddin University and the Pangkep District Fisheries Service. The results showed that an effective measure for conflict prevention entailed the empowerment of women. Therefore, there had been a notable improvement in community understanding of appropriate conflict resolution techniques. This activity introduced a novel approach where the empowerment of women through the utilization of marine products and the establishment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as home industries played a vital role in conflict resolution strategies. In conclusion, the conflicts experienced on Laiya Island were minimal, and the community successfully resolved disputes through meaningful discussions.
Training on making handicrafts from natural materials and plastic waste for child activists and educators
Authors: Bermuli Jessica Elfani , Ismanto I. , Lucky Egilia , Manullang Monica Lamtiur
Published: November 2023

Ecobrick and ecoprint are one of several solutions that can be used to reduce plastic waste through making crafts resembling stone blocks and synthetic dyes. The aims of the training on handicrafts of natural materials and plastic waste are participant can understand the content and purpose of this webinar, able to provide an evaluation for the entire webinar activity as part of the role of humans who are the crown of God's creation in carrying out cultural mandates, able to increase commitment participants in contributing to share this webinar activity with the public, and also to participate in supporting the SDGs program especially on minimizing the disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials and increasing recycling such as recycling single-use plastics into Ecobricks. Activities are carried out in five stages, observation and problem identification, preparation, work, webinar, and evaluation. The analysis method used is descriptive quantitative. The evaluation results were given to participants after the event and calculated using Ms. Excel. The evaluation is carried out by providing nine questions that will be answered by training participants. The results of the evaluation show that participants become more educated about the use of natural materials and used plastics to be used as handicrafts. The results were 5% neutral answers, 25% answered affirmatively, and 70% answered strongly agreed about the success of the activity.
Natural sciences and social sciences learning in school garden, Indonesian School of the Haque, Netherlands
Authors: Syamsia S. , Tahir Herman , Abdurofi Ilman , Rahmi R. , Syarif Asriyanti
Published: November 2023

School gardens can be used as a source of student learning for various subjects in an integrated manner to improve student’ academic, personal, awareness, and social abilities. By implementing gardening activities students are trained to design, build and develop agricultural hustles at school through cultivating and harvesting the plants that may be consumed and added economic value. The service activity aims to utilize the school garden as a medium for learning natural science and social Science at the Indonesian school of the Hague. Methods of implementing activities consist of preparing materials tools, preparing seeds, clearing land, planting, caring for plants, observing the students’ behavior toward school gardens, and evaluating students’ understanding of school subject matter based on learning resources in the school garden. Based on students’ responses in answering questions related to science material and social science impacts, it shows that both science and social science learning activities in school gardens may assist in an in-depth understanding of the concept of agriculture skills and behaviors of the students.
Teacher professional development: ''Be a force for good''
Authors: Indriani Lilia , Nugrahaeni Dwitiya Ari , Manggolo Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi , Rahardi Panggih
Published: November 2023

The teacher's lack of understanding of the use of technology in the classroom seems to be inversely proportional to the Merdeka Curriculum which requires teachers and students to be able to keep up with technological developments. Therefore, training on the use of the Canva application as a learning medium for elementary school teachers in Magelang was carried out as teacher professional development effort. The aim of this community service is to train elementary school teachers so they can develop their professionalism in developing interactive learning media that suits students' needs in the current era. By carrying out this community service in three different schools with a total of 22 participants, several stages were carried out. These stages consist of analyzing community problems, identifying problems, finding solutions to problems, preparing activities, implementing activities, evaluating activities and results. The evaluation results of this training activity showed that not only can the participants become more familiar with the Canva application, they are also trained to be able to design learning media in the form of presentations and videos using Canva. The participant satisfaction survey also showed positive results, in fact all participants agreed that they would continue to use Canva as a technology for designing learning media in the future. The root of this solution will certainly have an effect on the students' understanding of the participants later. If students have good academic achievements, they will become the next generation of the nation who can solve problems in this country, including poverty. However, this study was also conducted as a form of community service report which hopefully still can be a guideline and reading material for researchers regarding community service out there.
LESÕES CERVICAIS NÃO CARIOSAS: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Lemos Gleyson Alves , Silva Christian Fernando Oliveira , Silva Romes José da
Published: November 2023

Although a large part of the demand for dental surgeons is still due to the presence of painful symptoms arising from carious processes and fractures, currently a large part of the demand for these professionals is due to the presence of cervical lesions which are not caused by caries. There are different non-carious cervical lesions, known as erosion, abfraction, abrasion and attrition, each with its own particular causal factor. This work aims to develop a brief summary of non-carious cervical lesions. A descriptive narrative literature review was carried out about non-carious cervical lesions, which was used as a bibliographical basis for the development of this work. Scientific articles available in the online databases BVSalud, PUBMed, Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar, published between 2015 and 2023, all available in Portuguese. After a brief reading of the abstracts, articles that were outside this time frame and/or that were available in languages other than Portuguese were discarded. At the end of this work, it is concluded that NCCLs are preventable, and it is up to professionals to guide patients regarding the risk of their installation. Guidance regarding brushing, eating habits and parafunctional acts must be part of the routine of dental consultations.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA IRRIGAÇÃO ULTRASSÔNICA PASSIVA PARA O SUCESSO DO TRATAMENTO ENDODÔNTICO: revisão narrativa de literatura
Authors: Silveira Luis Henrique Lopes Proença , Barboza Dalila Viviane de Barros
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to highlight the advantages of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI) in endodontic treatments, describing its techniques, execution, and effective outcomes. The research was based on a narrative literature review, with a search in national and international databases, using specific keywords. The results demonstrate that the selection of an appropriate irrigating solution is fundamental since the failure of endodontic treatment is often related to the survival of microorganisms in the root canals. The ideal irrigation should be chosen based on the specific needs of each case, considering the chemical properties of the irrigating solutions. PUI is an effective technique for activating irrigating solutions in root canals and may be more efficient in cleaning the canals than simultaneous ultrasonic instrumentation. PUI is particularly useful in curved canals, and a smooth wire can be as effective as a cutting K-file. The study also highlights the continuous evolution of dentistry and the need to invest in advanced technologies to enhance clinical outcomes. It is concluded that PUI is a promising technique that offers significant benefits for the success of endodontic treatments. Its ability to reach challenging areas and its effectiveness in disinfecting root canals emphasize the relevance of the technique in dental practice. It is expected that this knowledge will contribute to improving irrigation protocols and, consequently, the effectiveness of endodontic treatments.
Dissipative phase transitions in n-photon driven quantum nonlinear resonators
Authors: Minganti Fabrizio , Savona Vincenzo , Biella Alberto
Published: November 2023

We investigate and characterize the emergence of finite-component dissipative phase transitions (DPTs) in nonlinear photon resonators subject to n-photon driving and dissipation. Exploiting a semiclassical approach, we derive general results on the occurrence of second-order DPTs in this class of systems. We show that for all odd n, no second-order DPT can occur while, for even n, the competition between higher-order nonlinearities determines the nature of the criticality and allows for second-order DPTs to emerge only for n=2 and n=4. As pivotal examples, we study the full quantum dynamics of three- and four-photon driven-dissipative Kerr resonators, confirming the prediction of the semiclassical analysis on the nature of the transitions. The stability of the vacuum and the typical timescales needed to access the different phases are also discussed. We also show a first-order DPT where multiple solutions emerge around zero, low, and high-photon numbers. Our results highlight the crucial role played by strong and weak symmetries in triggering critical behaviors, providing a Liouvillian framework to study the effects of high-order nonlinear processes in driven-dissipative systems, that can be applied to problems in quantum sensing and information processing.
Relaxing Hardware Requirements for Surface Code Circuits using Time-dynamics
Authors: McEwen Matt , Bacon Dave , Gidney Craig
Published: November 2023

The typical time-independent view of quantum error correction (QEC) codes hides significant freedom in the decomposition into circuits that are executable on hardware. Using the concept of detecting regions, we design time-dynamic QEC circuits directly instead of designing static QEC codes to decompose into circuits. In particular, we improve on the standard circuit constructions for the surface code, presenting new circuits that can embed on a hexagonal grid instead of a square grid, that can use ISWAP gates instead of CNOT or CZ gates, that can exchange qubit data and measure roles, and that move logical patches around the physical qubit grid while executing. All these constructions use no additional entangling gate layers and display essentially the same logical performance, having teraquop footprints within 25% of the standard surface code circuit. We expect these circuits to be of great interest to quantum hardware engineers, because they achieve essentially the same logical performance as standard surface code circuits while relaxing demands on hardware.
Jauno vēsturnieku zinātniskie lasījumi VIII
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte
Published: November 2023

Izdevumā publicēti 19 raksti, kuru pamatā ir 2022. gada 24. un 25. novembrī Latvijas Universitātes (LU) Latvijas vēstures institūta un Valmieras muzeja sadarbībā ar Vītauta Dižā Universitāti Kauņā, Lietuvas Vēstures institūtu un Tartu Universitātes Vēstures un arheoloģijas institūtu klātienē un interneta vidē rīkotajā konferencē “Jauno vēsturnieku zinātniskie lasījumi VIII” nolasītie referāti. Krājumu izdod LU Latvijas vēstures institūts sadarbībā ar Valmieras muzeju. Tā sastādīšanu finansē LU Latvijas vēstures institūta bāzes finansējuma projekts Nr. ZD2015/AZ85 “Latvijas teritorija kā dažādu kultūrtelpu, reliģiju, politisko, sociālo un ekonomisko interešu saskarsmes zona no aizvēstures līdz mūsdienām”, bet izdošanu – LU projekts Nr. ZDA 2023/6 “Rakstu krājuma “Jauno vēsturnieku zinātniskie lasījumi VIII” izdošana” un Valmieras muzejs.
Tērvetes reģiona kultūrainavas attīstība vēlajā dzelzs laikmetā (9.–13. gs.)
Authors:   LU Latvijas vēstures institūts, Mīlgrāve Ildze
Published: November 2023

Raksta aktualitāte izriet no tā, ka detalizēti vēsturisko novadu kultūras ainavas pētījumi Latvijā veikti ļoti reti, un arī par Tērveti nav pieejams neviens šāda rakstura padziļināts darbs. Raksta mērķis ir, balstoties uz vēlā dzelzs laikmeta apdzīvotības liecībām, rekonstruēt Tērvetes reģiona apdzīvotību vēlajā dzelzs laikmetā. Darbā veikta Tērvetes reģionā esošo kultūrainavas vietu identificēšana un lokalizēšana, balstoties uz lietiskajiem un rakstītajiem avotiem. Autore īpašu uzsvaru liek uz tādām iezīmēm kā vietu centralitāte. Tā ir viena no pieejām ainavu pētniecībā, kas nozīmē, ka funkcionālas sistēmas veido kāds objekts ar tam piesaistīto apkārtni, un kādā noteiktā telpā šis objekts ir cilvēku darbības smagumcentrs, šajā gadījumā – Tērvetes pilskalns.
The Symbolism of Birds on Polychromatic Wooden Dowry Chests in the National Museum of Lithuania
Authors:   Klaipėda University, Gaidamavičiūtė Onutė
Published: November 2023

The aim of the research is to investigate the symbols of birds on the furniture artefacts stored in the National Museum of Lithuania: dowry chests. In general, Lithuanian ethnic culture can be called “a tree culture”. The main construction and equipment material of Lithuanian dwellings was wood. Lithuanians made all household items, furniture, as well as work tools from wood. Wood is also the main material for furniture. As far as it is known, Lithuanian peasants loved to decorate, to paint mostly the dowry chests and the cabinets. The decoration of cabinets with polychromatic painting is identical to the decoration of dowry chests (however, the decoration of cabinets began later than that of the dowry chests).
Strange Animals as Portents of Political Turmoil: The Cases of the Livonian Chronicles of Balthasar Russow and Dionysius Fabricius
Authors:   University of Latvia,, Orlova Beāte
Published: November 2023

Contemporary descriptions of the Livonian War are characterized by vivid retellings of miraculous events that have taken place during the campaigns, often believed to be a proof that God is inflicting the war as punishment on Livonia. The aim of this paper is to analyse the descriptions of unusual animals in the Livonian chronicles of Balthasar Russow and Dionysius Fabricius in the context of religious beliefs in the 16th century regarding supernatural portents and miracles. By analysing the narrative structure and the language used, the meaning of animal sightings as portents of political upheaval is revealed. In both chronicles, descriptions of unusual animals are always contextually connected to contemporary political events, thus giving the interpretation of the military campaigns an additional religious dimension.
Baltic Mythological Parks of Lithuania
Authors:   Klaipėda University, Vanagienė Gailė
Published: November 2023

The aim of this article is to discuss the (re)presentation of gods and mythological creatures of the Baltic mythological parks in Lithuania. The term “Baltic mythological park” denotes a relatively new phenomenon of the 20th–21st century: the period of their creation can be approximately dated to the years 1977–2015, and the process is still ongoing. An interesting and much-needed area for further research could be the analysis and comparison of the intentions and circumstances of the establishment of the parks, while in the present paper the main focus is on the (re)presentation of the parks and sculptures inside them. Based on the fieldwork data collected in 2021–2022, it can be claimed that the forms of representation are mostly chosen by interpreting freely. Wood is the most commonly used material, while stone and metal are used less often. Not only the recreational but also the educational purpose of the places is often emphasized.
From Collective Memory and Cultural Trauma to Contemporary School History Textbook Narration of Colonial Period in Lithuania
Authors:   Vytautas Magnus University, Miuller Karolė
Published: November 2023

This study focuses on understanding connection between cultural trauma in the aspect of collective memory and its depiction through narration in history education. In this paper, the depiction of the Soviet Period and sovietisation in Lithuanian high school history textbooks “Laikas 12”, part I and II was overviewed with the threefold theory through threefold methodological framework: hermeneutics, semiology, and frame analysis, focusing on how narration is created through language use. Textbook narration showed very clear role definition between perpetrator state (the contemporary Russia) and victim (Lithuania) through heavy usage of adjectives and figurative wording, thereby creating a continuous narration.
Rīgas modernizācijas aizsākumu meklējumi
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Lielmane Beāte
Published: November 2023

Raksta mērķis ir aktualizēt jautājumu par modernizācijas pirmsākumiem Rīgā, ko historiogrāfijā līdz šim ir pieņemts meklēt 19. gadsimta otrajā pusē. Modernizācija ir ilgstošs process, kas aptver ekonomisko, sociālo, politisko un kultūras sfēru, tādēļ modernizācijas pirmsākumus ir iespējams meklēt agrāk. Iespējamie atskaites punkti ir gan industrializācijas sākums Rīgā 19. gadsimta 30. gados, gan dzimtbūšanas atcelšana, gan Rīgas priekšpilsētu pārbūves plāni pēc to nodedzināšanas 1812. gadā. Īpaša loma ir Rīgas priekšpilsētām, kurās atšķirībā no Iekšrīgas varēja rasties redzamākās modernizācijas izpausmes – iedzīvotāju skaita strauja palielināšanās un pāreja uz mašinizētu ražošanu, kas prasīja apbūves dažādošanos un apjoma palielināšanos.
Assessment of Cropland Changes in New Irrigation and Flood Embankment Infrastructure in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Authors:   Asian Development Bank, Inthavong Vanthong , Yamano Takashi ,   Asian Development Bank,   Geospatial Sciences and Big Data International Crops Research Institute
Published: November 2023

This brief assesses how high-resolution satellite imagery was used in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to map how irrigation schemes changed agricultural production and improved the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. It analyzes how rice cultivation altered between 2016 and 2020 and explains how ground data and household surveys were used to backup remote sensing information. Highlighting how small irrigation schemes allowed farmers to double-crop their land and boost overall rice production, it shows how spatial analysis can also be used to remotely assess the impact of drought and floods to quickly get assistance to those affected.
Design of Robotic System for Rice Farmers Against Birds' Invasion in Nigeria Using Arduino Nano Technology
Authors:   Department of Computer Science Adekunle Ajasin University P.M.B. 001, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, Akingbesote Alaba Olu
Published: November 2023

Rice is one of the most important staple foods for most Nigerians, Africans and indeed for about 50% of the world. An estimated 70% of Nigerian populace feed essentially on rice, with about 30% of their cereal-based diets also derived from rice. The constraints faced by the rice farmers in Nigeria are: inaccessible road, high cost of transportation, inadequate credit, birds' invasion, inadequate extension support and inaccessibility to cheap farm inputs. Prominent among these is that of birds' invasion especially the quela bird. This has been one of the major constraints in Africa especially Nigeria, leading to 48–100% yield reduction and sometimes complete crop failure, thereby threatening food security. To tackle this challenge, women and children are sent to the fields to guard against birds. But this also has serious consequences because it adds to the women’s workload and keeps children away from school. Some farmers through the help of state and federal government use air plane to spray chemicals. However, this is costly and may not available at all time. Some farmers have adopted the use of other methods like cassette tape, the scarecrows method, the castanets method, and the use of nets. With all these methods, yet farmers complain of birds’ invasion. This is attributed to the fact that all these methods have not been able to mimic human being in totality. So, very rapidly, the birds adapt to the method and it becomes less efficient. This work proposes the use of use Arduino Nano Technology for the design of robotic system for rice farmers against birds' invasion in Nigeria. Demonstration was carried out in Igbemo Ekikti Farm, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The performance evaluation was based on production and Cost/Benefit Analysis. The results show a better performance over the use of human and cassette tape. Keywords: Birds’ invasion, Robotic System, Cost, Profit, Arduino Nano Journal Reference Format: Akingbesote, A.O. (2023): Design Of Robotic System For Rice Farmers Against Birds' Invasion In Nigeria Using Arduino Nano Technology. Journal of Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Research. Vol. 9. No. 2, Pp 55-68 Available online at https://www.isteams.net/behavioralinformaticsjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V9N2P5
Roles of Activin A and Gpnmb in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
Authors: Liu Huan , Yerevanian Armen , Westerhoff Maria , H. Hastings Margaret , Ralph Baldovino Guerra Justin , Zhao Meng , J. Svensson Katrin , Cai8 Bishuang , A. Soukas Alexander , Rosenzweig Anthony
Published: November 2023

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)) are leading chronic liver diseases, driving cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and mortality. MASLD/MASH is associated with increased senescence proteins, including Activin A, and senolytics have been proposed as a therapeutic approach. To test the role of Activin A, we induced hepatic expression of Activin A in a murine MASLD/MASH model. Surprisingly, overexpression of hepatic Activin A dramatically mitigated MASLD, reducing liver steatosis and inflammation as well as systemic fat accumulation, while improving insulin sensitivity. Further studies identified a dramatic decrease in the lipid-associated macrophages (LAM) marker glycoprotein NMB (Gpnmb) by Activin A and Gpnmb knockdown in the same model produced similar benefits and transcriptional changes to Activin A expression. These studies reveal a surprising protective role for Activin A in MASLD and the potential for SASP proteins to have context-specific beneficial effects. Moreover, they implicate both Activin A and Gpnmb as potential therapeutic targets for this condition.
High water intake induces primary cilium elongation in renal tubular cells
Authors: Kong Min Jung , Han Sang Jun , Seu Sung Young , Han Ki-Hwan , Lipschutz Joshua H. , Park Kwon Moo
Published: November 2023

Background: The primary cilium protrudes from the cell surface and functions as a mechanosensor. Recently, we found that water intake restriction shortens the primary cilia of renal tubular cells, and a blockage of the shortening disturbs the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine. Here, we investigate whether high water intake (HWI) alters primary cilia length, and if so, what is its underlying mechanism and its role on kidney urine production. Methods: Experimental mice were given free access to normal water (normal water intake) or 3% sucrose-containing water for HWI for 2 days. Some mice were administered with U0126 (10 mg/kg body weight), an inhibitor of MEK kinase, from 2 days before HWI, daily. The primary cilium length and urine amount and osmolality were investigated. Results: HWI-induced diluted urine production and primary cilium elongation in renal tubular cells. HWI increased the expression of α-tubulin acetyltransferase 1 (αTAT1), leading to the acetylation of α-tubulins, a core protein of the primary cilia. HWI also increased phosphorylated ERK1/2 (p-ERK1/2) and exocyst complex component 5 (Exoc5) expression in the kidneys. U0126 blocked HWI-induced increases in αTAT1, p-ERK1/2, and Exoc5 expression. U0126 inhibited HWI-induced α-tubulin acetylation, primary cilium elongation, urine amount increase, and urine osmolality decrease. Conclusion: These results show that increased water intake elongates the primary cilia via ERK1/2 activation and that ERK inhibition prevents primary cilium elongation and diluted urine production. These data suggest that the elongation of primary cilium length is associated with the production of diluted urine.
Individual Counseling Client-Centered Approach in Increasing the Resilience of Victims of Bullying
Authors: Fitri Hartika Utami , Rasmanah Manah , Kushendar Kushendar , Hernisawati Hernisawati
Published: November 2023

Resilience is an aspect that is owned by individuals in dealing with pressure or challenges. Individuals in health need Resilience. The hectic bullying among teenagers is a phenomenon that has not been fully resolved. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of individual counseling with the client-centred approach in increasing victim resilience-bullying. The methodology in this research is a quantitative experiment, design pre-experiment type and Post-experiment. The sampling technique in this study uses purposive sampling. The sample in this study was two respondents data analysis using Single Subject Research (SSR) with A design1-B-A2. The research results show that the resilience of bullying victims is classified as low with a score for respondent "A," which is 45 and respondent "R," namely 48. Both individual counseling approaches are client-centred and effective in increasing victim resilience-bullying given to respondents "A" and "R" turned out to be effective. With an increase of 14 points for respondent "A" and for respondent "R" as many as 15 points. Thus, the group counseling approach is client-centred and effective in increasing the resilience of victims of bullying.
Recognition and enforcement of decisions of foreign courts and arbitrations on the territory of Ukraine.
Authors: Bundz Rostyslav
Published: November 2023

The article highlights the current problem of recognition and enforcement of decisions of foreign courts and arbitrations on the territory of Ukraine - circumstances that make such enforcement impossible or difficult. The issue of recognition and enforcement of court decisions of foreign states in Ukraine does not lose its relevance today. Decision of foreign court shall be recognized and executed in Ukraine, if its recognition and execution is envisaged by the international agreements of Ukraine. Decision of foreign court may be compulsory executed in Ukraine during three years starting from the day when it enters into force. Petition for granting permit to compulsory execution of decision of foreign court shall be submitted under the procedure, envisaged by the international agreements of Ukraine. If the above petition and documents submitted thereof are not registered in compliance with the requirements provided for by the legislation or not all necessary documents are submitted thereto, the respective court of Ukraine shall return them to the beneficiary (or its representative) without consideration. The issue related to grant of permit to compulsory execution of decision of foreign court under beneficiary's petition shall be considered by the Court of Appeal of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, appeal oblast, Kyiv and Sevastopol city courts at the place of permanent or temporary residence or stay (location) of the debtor. If it is impossible to define location of the debtor, the issue related to grant of permit to compulsory execution of decision of foreign court shall be considered by the respective court of Ukraine at the place of location of debtor's property in Ukraine.The procedure for recognition and consent to the execution of decisions of foreign courts, based on the provisions of national legislation, is more simplified in its content than the similar procedure for decisions of international arbitrations.The need to recognize and enforce a court decision of a foreign state is related to the protection of the rights of individuals and legal entities on the basis of the corresponding decision on the territory of Ukraine.