bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Teitge test
Authors: Hansen Rikke Dyhr , Haraszuk Jørgen , Teitge Robert Allan , Hölmich Per , Barfod Kristoffer Weisskirchner
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION. High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is used to treat medial knee osteoarthritis (OA). A simple clinical test to select the patients most likely to benefit from the procedure was suggested by R. A. Teitge., MD, Professor Emeritus, a pioneer in osteotomies. This study aimed to investigate the interrater reliability of the Teitge test.

METHODS. A reliability study was performed. The Teitge test consists of a varus stress test to provoke the patient’s known symptoms, followed by a valgus stress test to simulate the realignment achieved by HTO. The test is considered positive if valgus stress relieves pain. Two experienced orthopaedic surgeons performed the test. The inclusion criteria were unicompartmental medial knee OA Kellgren-Lawrence type 2-3, pain at the medial joint line, varus malalignment > 5 degrees and English or Danish proficiency. Reliability was determined using Cohen’s kappa (κ).

RESULTS. A total of 18 patients, mean age (± SD) 56.7 (± 8.7), male/female 6/12 were included. Agreement was found in 12/18 cases, resulting in κ = 0.22 (95% confidence interval (CI): −0.29-0.72). Due to a weighted number of positive test results (11/18 and 15/18, respectively) a prevalence and bias-adjusted kappa was applied, reaching κ = 0.33 (95% CI: −0.1-0.77).

CONCLUSIONS. Fair agreement was found. We do not recommend the Teitge test for absolute decision-making, but it could be a valuable contributor to the complex mechanics of decision-making. Clinicians should be careful when interpreting the test due to the low interrater agreement.

FUNDING. None.

TRIAL REGISTRATION. Not relevant.
AMBULATÓRIO DE NUTRIÇÃO NA APAE-RIO: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE ESTÁGIO NO ATENDIMENTO A PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA INTELECTUAL E TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA
Authors: Cuiñas Lílian Boaventura Fernandez , Justo Gláucia Figueiredo , Maranha Lucia Kurdian
Published: January 2025

O estágio supervisionado é um importante momento de aprendizado para a formação do futuro profissional, pois visa aliar à prática aos aprendizados teóricos, desenvolver habilidades e competências. Durante o segundo semestre de 2024, foi realizado o Estágio Curricular Supervisionado em Nutrição Clínica da aluna Lílian Boaventura Fernandez Cuiñas junto a Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais do Rio de Janeiro (Apae-Rio).  O objetivo deste trabalho foi de descrever a experiência vivida pela acadêmica, de forma a contribuir para a construção do conhecimento, além de apresentar as atividades desenvolvidas pelo ambulatório de Nutrição no Centro Multidisciplinar de Reabilitação (CMR) Intelectual e Autismo Lafayette Cortes da Apae-Rio. Desde o início do estágio em agosto até novembro de 2024, foram realizados 46 atendimentos de “primeira vez”, sendo excluídos os retornos. A seletividade alimentar foi uma queixa comum entre os cuidadores e foi identificado, através do Questionário de Frequência do Consumo alimentar, que 14% das crianças comiam uma variedade menor do que 10 alimentos diferentes. Por fim, o estágio no Centro Multidisciplinar de Reabilitação Intelectual e Autismo Lafayette Cortes na Apae-Rio oportunizou um aprendizado ímpar, alinhando a teoria da ciência da Nutrição com a prática de atenção à população neuroatípica. Foi possível romper com a fragmentalização da formação em saúde e vivenciar ações integralizadoras e multidisciplinares.
Mutual benefit and status quo processes as governance mechanisms in partnerships between organisations that belong to different sectors and organisational models
Authors: Taras Victoria
Published: January 2025

Co-operatives are member-owned organisations that follow a set of Co-operative Principles. When they partner with non-co-operative organisations, they risk compromising those principles. However, when partner organisations share those principles in their approaches or aspirations, the partnership generates mutual benefit. Mutual benefit can act as a governance mechanism for the partnership; it promotes co-operation and co-ordination by bringing partners together, maintaining a cohesive strategic direction, and promoting a common vision of the future. Concern for the community, for example, is a co-operative principle but it is also a typical approach among non-co-operatives and the alignment can support the partnership. Close alignment generates a high level of mutual benefit, while broad alignment generates a low level and therefore acts as a weaker mechanism. This article examines the role of mutual benefit in partnerships between the healthcare co-operative Saskatoon Community Clinic (SCC) and several University of Saskatchewan colleges, schools, departments, and divisions. Through these partnerships, the SCC hosts healthcare clinics, specialist healthcare services, and student placements, and generates research. In these cases, co-operation and co-ordination are either supported by a high level of mutual benefit, rely on an available status quo procedure, or are minimised by low interdependence between partners.
Cryptography is Rocket Science
Authors: Dowling Benjamin , Hale Britta , Tian Xisen , Wimalasiri Bhagya
Published: January 2025

Space networking has become an increasing area of development with the advent of commercial satellite networks such as those hosted by Starlink and Kuiper, and increased satellite and space presence by governments around the world. Yet, historically such network designs have not been made public, leading to limited formal cryptographic analysis of the security offered by them. One of the few public protocols used in space networking is the Bundle Protocol, which is secured by Bundle Protocol Security (BPSec), an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard. We undertake a first analysis of BPSec under its default security context, building a model of the secure channel security goals stated in the IETF standard, and note issues therein with message loss detection. We prove BPSec secure, and also provide a stronger construction, one that supports the Bundle Protocol's functionality goals while also ensuring destination awareness of missing message components.
A Key-Recovery Attack on a Leaky SeaSign Variant
Authors: Levin Shai
Published: January 2025

We present a key-recovery attack on a variant of the SeaSign signature scheme presented by [Kim24], which attempts to avoid rejection sampling by presampling vectors f such that the f-e is contained in an acceptable bound, where e is the secret key. We show that this choice leads to a bias of these vectors such that, in a small number of signatures, the secret key can either be completely recovered or its keyspace substantially reduced. In particular, given 20 signatures, with parameter set II of their paper, the attack reduces the private key to 128 possibilities.
Ultra Low-Latency Block Cipher uLBC
Authors: Liu Guoxiao , Yu Qingyuan , Tang Liyuan , Ma Shihe , Wei Congming , Jia Keting , Qin Lingyue , Dong Xiaoyang , Shen Yantian
Published: January 2025

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in low-latency ciphers. Since the first low-latency block cipher PRINCE was proposed at ASIACRYPT 2012, many low-latency primitives sprung up, such as Midori, MANTIS, QARMA and SPEEDY. Some ciphers, like SPEEDY and Orthros, introduce bit permutations to achieve reduced delay. However, this approach poses a challenge in evaluating the resistance against some cryptanalysis, especially differential and linear attacks. SPEEDY-7-192, was fully broken by Boura et.al. using differential attack, for example. In this paper, we manage to propose a novel low-latency block cipher, which guarantees security against differential and linear attacks. Revisiting the permutation technique used in Orthros, we investigate the selection of nibble permutations and propose a method for selecting them systematically rather than relying on random search. Our new nibble permutation method ensures the existence of impossible differential and differential trails for up to 8 rounds, while the nibble permutations for both branches of Orthros may lead to a 9-round impossible differential trail. Furthermore, we introduce a new approach for constructing low-latency coordinate functions for 4-bit S-boxes, which involves a more precise delay computation compared to traditional methods based solely on circuit depth. The new low-latency primitive uLBC we propose, is a family of 128-bit block ciphers, with three different versions of key length, respectively 128-bit and 256-bit key, as well as a 384-bit tweakey version with variable-length key. According to the key length, named uLBC-128, uLBC-256 and uLBC-384t. Our analysis shows that uLBC-128 exhibits lower latency and area requirements compared to ciphers such as QARMA9-128 and Midori128. On performance, uLBC-128 has excellent AT performance, the best performance except SPEEDY-6, and even the best performance in UMC 55nm in our experiments.
Circuit Privacy for FHEW/TFHE-Style Fully Homomorphic Encryption in Practice
Authors: Kluczniak Kamil
Published: January 2025

A fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) scheme allows a client to encrypt and delegate its data to a server that performs computation on the encrypted data that the client can then decrypt. While FHE gives confidentiality to clients' data, it does not protect the server's input and computation. Nevertheless, FHE schemes are still helpful in building delegation protocols that reduce communication complexity, as the ciphertext's size is independent of the size of the computation performed on them.

We can further extend FHE by a property called circuit privacy, which guarantees that the result of computing on ciphertexts reveals no information on the computed function and the inputs of the server. Thereby, circuit private FHE gives rise to round optimal and communication efficient secure two-party computation protocols. Unfortunately, despite significant efforts and much work put into the efficiency and practical implementations of FHE schemes, very little has been done to provide useful and practical FHE supporting circuit privacy. In this work, we address this gap and design the first randomized bootstrapping algorithm whose single invocation sanitizes a ciphertext and, consequently, serves as a tool to provide circuit privacy. We give an extensive analysis, propose parameters, and provide a C++ implementation of our scheme. Our bootstrapping can sanitize a ciphertext to achieve circuit privacy at an 80-bit statistical security level in between 1.3 and 0.9 seconds, depending which Gaussian sampling algorithm is used, and whether the parameter set targets a fast Fourier or a number theoretic transform-based implementation. In addition, we can perform non-sanitized bootstrapping in around 0.27 or 0.14 seconds. Crucially, we do not need to increase the parameters to perform computation before or after sanitization takes place. For comparison's sake, we revisit the Ducas-Stehlé washing machine method. In particular, we give a tight analysis, estimate efficiency, review old, and provide new parameters.
Atravessamentos dos sentidos de currículos nos percursos de formação de docentes que ensinam matemática na EJA de Sobral - Ceará
Authors: Xavier Francisco Josimar Ricardo , Freitas Adriano Vargas
Published: January 2025

Neste texto, trazemos recorte de uma pesquisa de Doutorado em Educação que teve como participantes, os docentes que lecionam matemática na Educação de Jovens, Adultos e Idosos (EJA) de Sobral. Com ele, objetivamos discutir os percursos de formação de docentes que lecionam matemática na EJA de Sobral, compreendendo as suas concepções de currículos. Estes percursos e sentidos de currículos foram captados em suas narrativas e analisadas à luz de estudos dos campos do Currículo e da Educação Matemática. Com resultados, os docentes possuem diferentes experiências de vidas, bem como de formação. Suas relações com a matemática ocorrem de forma diferentes e contribuem para que eles sigam construindo suas aulas com o interesse de aproximação dos saberes matemáticos dos estudantes à realidade da escola. Eles produzem currículos em matemática com sentidos que se alinham às narrativas de identidades e ao gerenciamento da vida dos estudantes. Concluímos que tais sentidos se distanciam das prescrições curriculares indicadas nos momentos de “formação em serviço” e do interesse de padronização curricular proposto pela política educacional municipal de Sobral.
Contribution Of Psychological Well-Being to Online Self Presentation in Active Instagram User Students
Authors: Annamori Aida
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the contribution of psychological well-being to online self-presentation in students who are active Instagram users. The subjects of the study consisted of 276 students who are active Instagram users in Padang City. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. Determination of the number of samples in this study used the Isacc and Michael formula approach. Data analysis using simple linear regression techniques showed that students who are active Instagram users in Padang City tend to have high levels of psychological well-being and high online self-presentation. The results of this study also found that there was a contribution of psychological well-being to the aspects of false self, real self, and ideal self in the online self-presentation variable in students who are active Instagram users. And the results of this study showed a positive and significant influence between psychological well-being and false self with a contribution of 15.8%, real self of 6.7%, and ideal self of 9.3% in students who are active Instagram users.
PELATIHAN PROGRAM MISCROSOFT POWER POINT UPTD SD NEGERI KUNATENA DI DESA KOLANA SELATAN
Authors: Lakafing Seprianus , Abuikari Seraya , Malmau Shalina Sella , Lelangulu Sherly Yoane , Tande Simon , Klakik Lasarus , Kelendonu Julio , Molina Jon Idrison
Published: January 2025

In today's digital era, computer-based information and communication technology has influenced various aspects of life including education, it is undeniable. Tribuana Kalabahi University, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Informatics Engineering Study Program Class B, Semester V carried out a Microsoft Power Point training service activity in East Alor District, South Kolana Village, Dusun II Kunatena, an activity that aims to facilitate students in making presentation media that is useful for facilitate learning process with a face-to-face method where students meet directly with students to conduct training, and Q&A. Training participants are divided into groups, each group is accompanied by several students. To determine the success of the program activities that have been implemented, an evaluation is carried out. The evaluation is carried out by giving a small test to determine the level of understanding of students regarding the power point material. The conclusion of this activity is that the service has succeeded in increasing students' knowledge in applying Microsoft Power Point. Students at Kunatena Elementary School feel helped by the training that has been carried out so that they can use laptops. Students gave a very positive response to the activities carried out and considered these activities very useful.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN WEDANG SECANG SEBAGAI TERAPI ALAMI ANTI KOLESTEROL
Authors: Mahbub Khafid
Published: January 2025

Kelurahan Pekajangan Kabupaten Pekalongan memiliki banyaknya penderita penyakit kolesterol terutama ibu-ibu, dibuktikan dengan survei dari posyandu lansia di Kelurahan Pekajangan dengan nilai 20% dari ibu-ibu usia 40-60 tahun menderita penyakit kolesterol. Penyakit kolesterol dapat diatasi dengan pengobatan alami yang dapat diperoleh dari berbagai tanaman, salah satu tanaman yang dapat digunakan untuk terapi kolesterol adalah tanaman secang. Perlunya pemanfaatan tanaman tersebut terutama sebagai terapi alami antikolesterol. Metode pelaksanaan yang digunakan yaitu berbentuk penyuluhan dan pelatihan pembuatan wedang secang dari tanaman secang kepada masyarakat. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat dapat mengetahui cara pembuatan wedang secang. Selain itu, terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dari para peserta pengabdian kepada masyarakat berkaitan dengan pengelolaan tanaman obat berupa secang menjadi minuman wedang secang sebagai terapi alami antikolestrol.
Pengaruh Audit Tenure, Ukuran Kap, dan Umur Perusahaan terhadap Audit Report Lag dengan Komite Audit Sebagai Variabel Moderasi (Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2019-2023)
Authors: Sisdiana Awalliyah , Hariani Swarmilah
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze and obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of audit tenure, KAP size, and company age on audit report lag with audit committee as moderating variable. This research design is descriptive and causal. The population in this study were property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2023. The research sample was determined using purposive sampling method and obtained a sample size of 52 companies downloaded through the official website www.idx.co.id. The research was conducted for 5 years so that 260 sample data were obtained. The type of data used is secondary data and the analysis method used to test the hypothesis in this study is multiple linear regression and moderation regression with SPSS software version 22. The contribution of this research is theoretical contribution, practical contribution, and policy contribution. The results of this study indicate that audit tenure and company age have a negative effect on audit report lag. In addition, the audit committee is able to moderate the effect of audit tenure and company age on audit report lag, but is unable to moderate the effect of KAP size on audit report lag.
Pelestarian Candi Gumpung Sebagai Benda Cagar Budaya dan Pariwisata di Provinsi Jambi
Authors: Pratama Tito Satria , Mubarok Basri Al , Faroby A. Izzat Al , Atika Atika , Syamsiah Syamsiah
Published: January 2025

Gumpung Temple, as one of the historical sites of the Muaro Jambi Temple Complex, has an important value as a cultural heritage object that reflects the glory of past civilization in Jambi Province. This study aims to analyze the efforts to preserve Gumpung Temple from the perspective of cultural heritage and its potential as a tourism destination. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a field study approach, in-depth interviews with related parties, and secondary data analysis. The results of the study indicate that efforts to preserve the temple face several challenges, such as structural damage due to natural factors, lack of awareness of the surrounding community, and limited funds and experts in restoration. However, the local government, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Conservation Center (BPCB), has implemented various programs such as periodic restoration, educational activities for the community and students, and promotion of culture-based tourism. Management of tourism based on cultural preservation is also one of the main strategies to make Gumpung Temple a leading tourist attraction, while maintaining conservation aspects. The results of this study also emphasize the importance of collaboration between the government, community, and private sector in supporting the sustainability of the preservation of this cultural heritage. In addition, the determination of Gumpung Temple as part of the world heritage site by UNESCO can be a strategic step to increase national and international attention to the preservation and development of culture-based tourism in Jambi Province. This study concludes that the preservation of Gumpung Temple as a cultural heritage object and tourism destination requires a holistic approach that integrates aspects of conservation, education, and empowerment of the local community economy. Thus, Gumpung Temple not only functions as a historical heritage but also as a tourism asset that provides sustainable economic and social benefits.
Identifikasi Potensi Bahaya Kerja Pada Pekerja di Pabrik Tahu ABC Malang
Authors: Ayuni Iswara Putri  , Sri Sunaringsih Ika Wardojo
Published: January 2025

Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) merupakan kegiatan upaya dan perlindungan yang bertujuan untuk menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang aman, menghindari gangguan fisik dan mental melalui pelatihan, arahan, dan pengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan tugas pekerja serta memberikan bantuan sesuai dengan peraturan yang berlaku, baik dari pemerintah ataupun tempat mereka bekerja. Tingginya tingkat kecelakaan industri sering disebabkan oleh manajemen K3 yang kurang baik. Potensi bahaya kerja biasanya berasal dari lingkungan kerja, yaitu diantaranya faktor kimia, faktor fisik, faktor biologi, faktor ergonomis, dan faktor psikologis. Oleh karena itu, K3 sangatlah penting untuk kepentingan individu dan lingkungan tempat kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi adanya potensi bahaya kerja di “Pabrik Tahu ABC Malang”. Metode penelitian ini merupakan case study, dimana pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya potensi bahaya kerja fisik, bahaya ergonomi, bahaya biologi dan bahaya psikologi. Sumber bahaya dapat ditemukan pada faktor alat dan bahan kerja, lingkungan kerja, posisi kerja, dan waktu bekerja. Bahaya paling banyak terdapat pada potensi bahaya fisik.
Klasifikasi Citra Dalam Identifikasi Jeruk Nipis dan Jeruk Mandarin Menggunakan Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
Authors: Saputra Randy , Erlanda Hadrian , Ramadhanu Agung
Published: January 2025

Dengan berkembang pesatnya teknologi di bidang citra gambar (image processing) sangat membantu petani dalam identifikasi jenis buah jeruk.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi perbedaan antara jeruk nipis (Citrus aurantiifolia) dan jeruk mandarin (Citrus reticulata) menggunakan metode pengolahan citra dan analisis morfologi. Pengolahan citra dilakukan untuk menganalisis perbedaan visual berdasarkan warna, tekstur, dan ukuran buah. Selain itu, analisis kimia dilakukan untuk membedakan komposisi senyawa-senyawa yang terkandung pada kedua jenis jeruk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan ini mampu mengidentifikasi perbedaan antara jeruk nipis dan jeruk mandarin dengan tingkat akurasi yang tinggi, serta dapat diaplikasikan dalam berbagai industri, termasuk pertanian dan pengolahan makanan
Pengembangan Infrastruktur Jaringan Komputer PNP PSDKU Solok Selatan Menggunakan Metode Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC)
Authors: Rosman Edwar , Flomina Katrina , Hasanah Miftahul , Febriani Widya , Gaputra Ideva
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan merancang infrastruktur jaringan komputer di Politeknik Negeri Padang (PNP) Program Studi Di luar Kampus Utama (PSDKU) Solok Selatan guna meningkatkan performa jaringan. Saat ini ada 4 unit Optical Network Terminal (ONT) dari ISP Indihome dengan bandwidth untuk 2 ONT sebesar 100 Mbps dan 1 ONT 300 Mbps serta 1 ONT khusus sebagai  akses point Wifi id untuk memenuhi kebutuhan internet Dosen, Mahasiswa dan Tenaga kependidikan. Namun terdapat permasalahan yang teridentifikasi, yakni pengelolaan bandwidth belum optimal, yang mengakibatkan bottleneck pada salah satu jalur ISP dan tidak maksimalnya penggunaan kapasitas bandwidth yang tersedia serta belum adanya back up jika salah satu ONT bermasalah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Network Development Life Cycle (NDLC) yang terdiri dari tahapan analisis, desain, simulasi, implementasi, monitoring, dan manajemen. Pada tahap awal dilakukan analisis kebutuhan jaringan dan perancangan topologi jaringan dengan penambahan Router. Pengujian jaringan dilakukan pada tahap akhir untuk memastikan bahwa infrastruktur jaringan yang baru mampu bekerja dengan baik. Hasil dari penelitian ini memberikan optimasi jaringan internet yang lebih baik di PNP PSDKU Solok Selatan.
Spin-orbit Coupling in Five-Orbital Model for Iron Pnictides
Authors:   Siberian Federal University, Svobodny pr., 79, 660041, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Ivanov D. A. , Korshunov M. M. ,   Siberian Federal University, Svobodny pr., 79, 660041, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation,   Kirensky Institute of Physics, Federal Research Center, Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ul. Akademgorodok, 50, str. 38, 660036, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

The effect of spin-orbit coupling on the band structure and Fermi surface in the five-orbital model for iron-based superconductors is studied. Since there are two iron ions in the unit cell and their orbitals indirectly coupled through as orbitals, we introduce the constants of the intra- and inter-ion spin-orbit coupling in the effective model to separate the effect of the corresponding contributions on the band structure. We show that the intra- and inter-ion parts of the spinorbit coupling lead to Fermi surface topology change – splitting of the four contours of the Fermi surface around the point M = (π, π).
A review of cooling systems for superconducting energy storage devices
Authors:   NRNU MEPhI, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409 Moscow, Russian Federation, Aleksandrov D. A. , Pokrovskii S. V. ,   NRNU MEPhI, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409 Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: January 2025

Here is the abstract of the paper: Superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) is a promising highefficiency energy storage device. SMES devices are used in various applications such as microgrids, hybrid electric vehicles, renewable energy sources, and others. For stable and efficient operation of SMES, a welldesigned cooling system is required, by which higher critical currents and lower AC losses can be achieved. In this review, various SMES designs are presented, sorted by type of cooling system.
Study of superconducting properties of polycrystalline layered underdoped pnictide BaFe2−xNixAs2 with x = 0.07
Authors:   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia, Ilina Α. D. , Nikitchenkov I. A. ,   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia,   Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, 119991 Moscow, Russia, Kuzmichev S. A. ,   Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1, 119991 Moscow, Russian,   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia, Pervakov K. S. ,   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia, Vlasenko V. A. ,   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia, Medvedev A. S. ,   Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky prospect 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2025

We studied the superconducting energy parameters of underdoped polycrystalline BaFe1.93Ni0.07As2 pnictide with Tc ≈ 18.5 K synthesized via a novel method. Using incoherent multiple Andreev reflection effect spectroscopy, we directly determined the magnitudes of two microscopic superconducting order parameters: the small superconducting gap and a possibly large anisotropic gap in the k-space, their characteristic ratios and temperature dependences. The calculated temperature dependences of the superconducting gaps, calculated using the model written by Moskalenko and Suhl for two effective superconducting condensates fits well with the experimental data. A resonant interaction of the superconducting subsystem with a characteristic bosonic mode has been observed and the boson energy at T << Tc was determined.
Clustering of Abrikosov vortices in intertype superconductors in the presence of pinning centers
Authors:   National research nuclear university, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409, Moscow, Russia, Lenkov V. P. , Maksimova A. N. ,   National research nuclear university, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409, Moscow, Russia, Moroz A. N. ,   National research nuclear university, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409, Moscow, Russia, Kashurnikov V. A. ,   National research nuclear university, Kashirskoye Highway, 31, 115409, Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2025

In this work, the processes of clusterization and melting of a vortex lattice with an intertype potential of intervortex interaction were studied. Numerical modeling was performed within the framework of the Lawrence-Doniak model using the Monte Carlo method. It was shown that the structure obtained in the intertype superconductor is more stable to field and temperature changes than the vortex structure of a type II superconductor. The process of melting of the cluster lattice is shown, including in the presence of pinning centers. Differences in the processes of melting of the vortex lattice of a defective and defect-free superconductor are shown.
Combinatorial Game Theory Meets Deep Learning:Efficient Endgame Analysis
Authors: Frejlak Stanisław
Published: January 2025

The endgame stage of Go presents a unique challenge for scientific research. Contrary to previous stages, in the endgame the key to a successful analysis is board decomposition into smaller, independent local positions. Go players typically analyze these positions separately and prioritize moves based on their value. In this paper, I introduce a novel program that automates this decomposition-based analysis for the endgame stage of Go.
      AlphaZero has revolutionized Computer Go, by applying a generic move-selection mechanism, based on neural network judgments and the MCTS search algorithm. However, it does not specifically address the complexity of endgame in the aforementioned manner. On the other hand, by leveraging the decomposition-based analysis, my program reaches decisions in the endgame with relatively little computation. Additionally, it offers insights for Go practitioners by providing accurate move value evaluations.
      Notable prior work on automated endgame analysis was done by Martin Müller (1995). His program Explorer checked all possible variations in every undecided position and aggregated the results based on an algorithm inspired by the Combinatorial Game Theory (CGT). However, due to the exponential growth of the number of variations, Explorer’s application was limited to small, tightly bounded local positions.
      In contrast, my program leverages a neural network to predict optimal local moves, dramatically reducing the number of variations that need to be explored. Provided that the neural network’s predictions are correct, the program can accurately evaluate move values by considering relatively few variations, just like human Go experts do. Thanks to this approach, it is the first program capable of analyzing large, unbounded local positions, which are commonly encountered in real games.
      The neural network was fine-tuned from a pre-trained AlphaZero reimplementation on the task of optimal local move prediction. Training data was gathered from KataGo self-play games, utilizing KataGo’s network to perform board decomposition.
Il valore sociale dell’urbanistica, tra progetto politico e agenda strategica
Authors: Viviani Silvia
Published: January 2025

L’urbanistica può essere una componente significativa della “transizione green”, un’opportunità per ripristinare condizioni di abitabilità e di convivenza, rispondere a istanze di sicurezza ambientale e di giustizia sociale. Va riportata al centro dell’investimento tecnico e istituzionale, al centro del dibattito politico, al centro delle istanze sociali, investendo sulla formazione di competenze, tecniche, politiche e civiche.
Coltivare valore nelle città. La strategia di Fondazione Cariplo per l’agricoltura periurbana
Authors: Barbato Matteo , Ferrari Marco
Published: January 2025

L’agricoltura periurbana in Italia è al centro di sfide e opportunità, specialmente nelle aree peri-urbane delle grandi città. L’agroecologia emerge come risposta a questi problemi, promuovendo: nuove filiere, riduzione dell’inquinamento, gestione delle risorse naturali e del suolo. Il progetto “Cascina Sant’Alberto” incarna un modello economico solidale che combina sviluppo agroecologico, inclusione sociale, formazione e mobilitazione comunitaria.
Il monitoraggio di un territorio ‘sottile’: la fascia costiera negli strati informativi dedicati di Ispra
Authors: D'Ascola Filippo
Published: January 2025

Il 26 giugno 2024, Ispra ha presentato il layer informativo "Spiagge_2020", evidenziando la fragilità delle coste italiane. Le spiagge italiane coprono una superficie di circa 120 km², molto inferiore ai 150 km² del Municipio di Ostia. Questo territorio costiero, lungo oltre 3.400 km, è caratterizzato da spiagge mediamente profonde 35 m, ma in alcune regioni come Liguria e Puglia, la profondità non supera i 25 m. Ispra utilizza geodatabase dettagliati e immagini satellitari ad alta risoluzione per monitorare e caratterizzare ogni elemento costiero, sia naturale che antropico. La combinazione di ortofoto aeree e immagini satellitari permette di ottenere una precisione elevata nella definizione della linea di costa. Tuttavia, l’erosione costiera e l’azione antropica rappresentano sfide significative. La pianificazione territoriale e il monitoraggio continuo sono essenziali per proteggere queste aree vulnerabili, soprattutto in vista dei cambiamenti climatici e dell’innalzamento del livello del mare.
Un progetto inclusivo per senzatetto: Stay up
Authors: Di Biase Arianna , Milici Annalaura , Monaco Desiree , Pirrello Giovanni
Published: January 2025

Il progetto "Stay up" mira a riqualificare piazza Vincenzo Lanza a Catania, trasformando un’area attualmente degradata in uno spazio pubblico accogliente e inclusivo. L’intervento affronta diverse criticità, come l’assenza di manutenzione, l’eccessiva cementificazione e la percezione negativa del luogo, proponendo soluzioni innovative per migliorare la qualità della vita dei cittadini e dei senzatetto. Tra le strategie progettuali vi sono la creazione di un centro di stasi, l’integrazione di spazi verdi e l’adeguamento della mobilità. Il progetto rappresenta un modello di sviluppo urbano sostenibile, promuovendo l’interazione sociale e il recupero degli spazi pubblici.
Seamless Learning to Enhancing Resilience and Professional Ethics in Higher Education Students
Authors: Widiyati Theresia Dwi Siwi Candra , Setyosari Punaji , Praherdhiono Henry , Khotimah Khusnul , Nakaya Ayami
Published: January 2025

This research explores the impact of seamless learning on resilience and professional ethics among polytechnic students by integrating the Transdisciplinary Learning Approach with the Aptitude Treatment Interaction (ATI) Model. The study employs a quasi-experimental design with a sample of 100 students, utilizing SMART Poltekad. This seamless learning platform facilitates experiences through its interactive features. Seamless learning, characterized by continuous, cross-context learning experiences, supports a cohesive and adaptive learning environment that fosters holistic student development. Using Two-Way MANOVA analysis, findings reveal significant improvements in academic achievement (ρ = 0.000, ρ < 0.05), resilience (ρ = 0.000, ρ < 0.05), and professional ethics (ρ = 0.000, ρ < 0.05) in students exposed to the ATI and Transdisciplinary models compared to a control group. Learning motivation, however, did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference (ρ = 0.052, ρ > 0.05), suggesting context-dependent factors may influence motivation within the seamless learning framework. These findings underscore the potential of seamless learning, particularly when paired with seamless learning tools, to enhance resilience and professional ethics in polytechnic education. Future research could further explore the applicability of seamless learning models in diverse educational settings and examine long-term impacts on students’ professional and ethical development.
Review of the Concept of Service Quality and its Measurement Models
Authors: Cayo-Velásquez Noemi Emperatriz , Apaza-Tarqui Alejandro , Auquitias-Condori Gladys Marleny , Suaquita Jhon Richard Huanca
Published: January 2025

Service quality is a fundamental concept in organizational management, closely linked to customer satisfaction and business sustainability. This paper presents a systematic review of recent literature using the PRISMA methodology, encompassing 2024 studies indexed in Scopus and WoS, with a focus on Latin American institutions. The results show the diversity of approaches and applications in different sectors, from health to transport, tourism and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While studies in Scopus cover a broad spectrum, WoS presents a more clinical and in-hospital approach. A common trend towards cultural adaptation of measurement models was identified, highlighting the importance of customer perception as a key indicator of quality. The exclusion of studies was mostly related to the lack of thematic affinity, since many studies focused on in-hospital treatments far from the main objective of this research.
Analysis of the Implementation of Metaverse Technology as a Media for Socializing Religious Moderation with a Qualitative Approach At the Palembang Religious Education and Training Center
Authors: Angga Madona  , Sri Rahayu  , Yevi Grata Putra  , Tata Sutabri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Metaverse technology as a medium for socializing religious moderation at the Palembang Religious Education and Training Center. Using a qualitative approach, this research explores how Metaverse can facilitate the dissemination of religious moderation values and its potential in improving the understanding of balanced, tolerant, and inclusive religious practices among participants. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The research findings show that Metaverse offers a dynamic and immersive platform to deliver training and discussions on religious moderation, allowing participants to interact more deeply with the material presented. However, challenges such as limited access to technology and understanding of the virtual environment were also found. This research highlights the need for further adaptation and support to maximize the effectiveness of this technology in building religious moderation.
Comparative between the binary thresholding technique and the Otsu method for the people detection
Authors: Serri Ismael Hamad
Published: January 2025

In image detection processes where there is a variation in brightness between pixels, techniques are required to obtain optimal and adaptable threshold values for these variations. Therefore, a comparison between the binary thresholding technique and the adaptive method of Otsu is made, in videos with dynamic and static background, weighing the response time of the algorithm, memory used, requirement of the central processing unit and hits in the detections, in the languages of Python and M (Matlab). The techniques in Python present better results in terms of response time and memory space; while, when using Matlab, the lowest percentage of machine requirement is presented. Also, the Otsu method improves the percentage of hits in 12.89 % and 11.3 % for videos with dynamic and static background, with respect to the binary thresholding technique.
The Effectiveness Of Health Education On Public Perception and Knowledge Regarding The Use Of Garlic Extract To Lower Cholesterol in Suco Seloi Malere Aldeia Namanei Posto Administrativo Aileu Municipiu Aileu in 2024
Authors: Leny Blegur  , Rahaju Ningtyas  , Maria Goreti Owa  , Novio De Almeida Pereira  , Yoseph Uli Yanto  , Gonzalo Jose Texeira
Published: January 2025

This study aims to evaluate effectiveness of health education on public perception and knowledge regarding the use of garlic extract to reduce cholesterol in Suco Seloi Malere Aldeia Namanei Posto Administrativo Aileu Municipiu Aileu in 2024. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach. Data was collected from the community in Suco Seloi Malere Aldeia Namanei Posto Administrativo Aileu Municipiu Aileu in 2024 through questionnaires before and after being given health education.  Before education, 62% of respondents had moderate knowledge; After education, 64% of respondents had high knowledge about the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol. Before education, 60% of respondents had a moderate perception; After education, 62% of respondents showed an increase in perception to high perception. Before education, 38% of respondents had little experience, after education, 98% of respondents had good experience regarding the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol. Before education, the majority of respondents (60%) had a secondary education level. After education, the proportion of respondents with a secondary education level remained stable at 60%. Before education, 40% of respondents felt a high cultural influence regarding the use of garlic extract. After education, this figure increases to 70%.  The health education provided is effective in increasing public knowledge and perception regarding the use of garlic extract to lower cholesterol.
Puszcza Zielona ostatnią ostoją Dzikowian (maj – grudzień 1735 r.)
Authors: Majewski Wiesław
Published: January 2025

Studium doc. dr Wiesława Majewskiego o kurpiowskim fragmencie walk patriotycznej konfederacji dzikowskiej z lat 30-tych XVIII wieku. Są to czasy anarchizacji i upadku Rzeczypospolitej magnackiej. Trwa walka o obsadę tronu polskiego między Stanisławem Leszczyńskim i Augustem III Sasem z ich zwolennikami wśród magnaterii polskiej oraz przy interwencji rosnących w potęgę zaborców – Rosji Carskiej i Prus.
Konfederacja dzikowska miała charakter patriotyczny i powstały w odpowiedzi na królewiecki manifest Leszczyńskiego 5 listopada 1734 r. pod przywództwem marszałka Adama Tarły w Dzikowie.
Pracownicy urzędów administracji państwowej województwa ostrołęckiego w świetle badań socjologicznych
Authors: Kozłowski Andrzej
Published: January 2025

Sprawna administracja jest konicznym warunkiem rozwoju państwa. Wadliwie funkcjonująca administracja staje się czynnikiem negatyw nie wpływają­ cym na rozwój życia społecznego i gospodarczego. Państwo socjalistyczne przejmując na siebie rolę organizatora masowych świadczeń na rzecz społeczeństwa, musiało dostosować strukturę administracji państwowej i jej wielkość do nowych wymogów. Jak dotychczas występowała tu zależność wprost proporcjonalna — wraz ze wzrostem roli państwa w życiu społeczeństwa i obywatela następowała rozbudowa aparatu administracyjnego, bezpośrednich wykonawców zadań państwa.
Gawęda w twórczości Henryka Syski
Authors: Woźniak Wojciech
Published: January 2025

Henryk Syska uprawia twórczość zdecydowanie jednorodną gatunkowo na pograniczu literatury pięknej, zapisu dziennikarskiego i historiografii, tematycznie związaną z regionem Ponarwia oraz pograniczem kurpiowsko — mazurskim. Tak zakreślona tematyka regionalistyczna nie wypełnia całego pisarstwa Syski, stanowi jednak jego główny nurt i decyduje o charakterze całości. Tematyce odpowiadają wybrane przez autora formy literackie, najciekawsze bodaj w swojej specyfice genologicznej.
Motywy wyboru przez uczniów liceum ogólnokształcącego
Authors: Zaniewski Tadeusz
Published: January 2025

Zebrany w badaniach materiał empiryczny wskazuje na to, że uczniowie dokonują wyboru liceum ogólnokształcącego przede wszystkim ze względu na zainteresowania, dobre wyniki w nauce i chęć podjęcia studiów wyższych. Ma to swoje odzwierciedlenie głównie w klasach sprofilowanych. W klasach profilu podstawowego zaś kryteriami zainteresowań i dobrych wyników w nauce przy wyborze szkoły nie ma takiego znaczenia jak przy wyborze klas z przedmiotami kierunkowymi. Młodzież klas profilu podstawowego wybiera liceum jako formę dalszego kształcenia ze względu na brak innych szkół, brak decyzji zawodowej i chęć jej odłożenia a także pod wpływem rodziców lub ze względu na stan zdrowia.
Let's get organised! Evaluating the implementation of integrated carefor chronic diseases in Belgian primary care
Authors:   , Danhieux Katrien
Published: January 2025

Introduction Integrated care is a promising solution for addressing the rising burden of chronic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Effective management of T2D requires integrating prevention, self-management, and care coordination, yet implementing integrated care in Belgium’s fragmented healthcare system presents significant challenges. This thesis evaluates the implementation of integrated care for T2D in Belgian primary care, using the Chronic Care Model (CCM) and the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care (RMIC) to guide its analysis. While focused on T2D, the findings extend to the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) more broadly. Methods The research is embedded in the SCUBY project, a multi-country initiative exploring integrated care for T2D and hypertension in Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia. A multilevel data framework was developed to assess the quality of integrated diabetes care by linking structural, process, and outcome indicators. The variation in CCM implementation across primary care practices was analyzed, and its association with key care quality indicators was evaluated. Barriers and facilitators to care integration were identified through interviews with stakeholders across micro, meso, and macro levels of the healthcare system, guided by the RMIC framework. Results The implementation of the CCM varied significantly across Belgian primary care practices, with multidisciplinary and capitation-based models demonstrating higher levels of integration compared to monodisciplinary and fee-for-service practices. Practices that effectively implemented the CCM showed improved process indicators, such as consistent follow-up, and reduced equity gaps between patient groups, though no significant association was found with outcome indicators. Key barriers included fragmented care pathways, insufficient self-management support, and limited interprofessional collaboration. At the macro level, Belgium’s fragmented policy structure and siloed funding mechanisms were identified as major obstacles, as they often clash with efforts to integrate care across the system. Discussion This thesis highlights the feasibility and benefits of integrated care for T2D in Belgian primary care, despite systemic challenges. Key recommendations include enhancing the role of nurses in multidisciplinary teams, promoting collaboration under one roof, reforming financing systems to support preventive and integrated care, aligning responsibilities across policy levels, and addressing systemic inequities. International comparisons emphasize the critical role of contextual factors, such as healthcare system design and political commitment, in enabling integration. Achieving sustainable improvements in chronic care requires stakeholder collaboration and systemic reforms to improve care quality and equity.