bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uchanganuzi wa matumizi ya lugha ya urejelezi kati ya jamii ya Abagusii na Kipsigis na matokeo yake katika mahusiano yao
Authors: Nyaigoti Kefa Patrick , Kitetu Catherine , Taib Abdulrahim Hussein
Published: January 2024

Ikisiri

Uchanganuzi huu unahusu lugha ya urejelezi kati ya Abagusii na Kipsigis na mahusiano yao. Matumizi haya ya lugha ya urejelezi hayajafanwya tafiti. Utafiti huu una madhumuni yafuatayo: Kubainisha na kueleza lugha ya urejelezi inayotumiwa na jamii ya Abagusii na Kipsigis, athari za lugha ya urejelezi inayotumiwa na jamii Abagusii na Kipsigis na athari zake katika mahusiano yao na mbinu za suluhisho zinazotumiwa na jamii ya hizi kuunda uhusiano bora kati yao. Nadharia ya utafiti ni; Utambulisho wa Lugha za Kikabila inayohusu makabila/mbali za binadamu na mahusiano kati ya jamii, yaani (‘Ethnolinguistics identity Theory’ ELIT). Uchanganuzi huu ulifanyika katika maeneo ya Borabu na Sotik ambapo ni mpaka wa jamii hizi mbili. Sampuli lengwa ni ya kimakusudi na ilihusu wazee wanaume 10 na kina Mama 10 wenye umri wa miaka 60 na zaidi kutoka jamii ya Abagusii na Kipsigis na jumla ya vijana 20 wenye miaka 24 hadi 35 kutoka pande zote za Abagusii na Kipsigis wanaoishi eneo la Borabu na Sotik. Kwa jumla watafitiwa 60 walihusishwa katika uchanganuzi. Data ilichanganuliwa na kuwasilishwa kwa njia ya maelezo ambapo mtafiti alishiriki na kufanyia unukuzi wa yaliyojiri. Uchanganuzi huu utafaidi katika kuleta suluhu, amani na utengamano miongoni mwa jamii mbali mbali Kenya na kote ulimwenguni na pia umetoa kumbukumbu za marejeleo ambazo wasomi watatumia ili kufanya tafiti nyingine miongoni mwa jamii mbalimbali kwani matumizi ya urejelezi uzua mitafaruku, rabsha na vita miongoni mwa jamii na umetoa kumbukumbu ambazo serikali kuu na kaunti zaweza kutumia ilikuleta suluhu miongoni mwa jamii wakati wa mitafaruku.
DATA VISUALIZATION WITH BI TOOLS (STUDI KASUS PADA PERUSAHAAN PT. Liputan Enam Dot Com)
Authors: Hidayat Akik , Dila Anna Safira
Published: January 2024

PT Liputan Enam Dot Com dalam melaksanakan misinya dengan meningkatkan kualitas kehidupan masyarakat melalui teknologi, inovasi, dan layanan online di era digital serta bertujuan menjadikan masyarakat lebih cerdas dan berpengetahuan tak lepas dari penggunaan teknologi. Data warehouse merupakan sebuah sistem yang dapat mempermudah perusahaan mengambil keputusan, data warehouse membantu perusahaan dalam menganalisis dan mengelola data bisnis dari berbagai sumber berbeda. Dalam pengolahan dan pemanfaat data, salah satu tahap penting adalah melakukan visualisasi data.Visualisasi data yang baik akan memudahkan proses pemahaman dan pembacaan data. Penelitian ini berisi implementasi dari penggunaan BI tools untuk melakukan visualisasi data berupa dashboard dari 2 aplikasi BI tools yang digunakan oleh tim data PT Liputan Enam Dot Com.
IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM KEHADIRAN MENGGUNAKAN RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) BERBASIS IoT (Internet of Thing)
Authors: Permatasari Deti , Jakaria Deni Ahmad
Published: January 2024

Kehadiran merupakan suatu kegiatan yang paling penting dalam melakukan proses pembelajaran di suatu intansi pendidikan. Banyaknya sekolah negeri dan swasta yang masih menggunakan daftar hadir dengan sistem manual, yaitu dengan cara mempresensikan siswanya satu persatu. Hal tersebut memliki banyak kelemahan diantaranya, tidak praktis dalam pengerjaannya dan banyak membutuhkan ruang untuk tempat penyimpanan arsip dan lain-lain. Dengan seiringnya perkembangan teknologi yang ada, maka penulis dapat membuat alat berupa sistem kehadiran yang menggunakan Kartu RFID berbasis IoT. Sehingga dapat mengatasi kekurangn-kekurangan dari daftar hadir tersebut.

 
Kata Kunci : Kehadiran (Presensi), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IoT (Internet of Things)
ALAT INKUBATOR KANDANG ANAK AYAM MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR SUHU DHT11 DENGAN MIKROKONTROLER ARDUINO
Authors: Wahyudi Mochamad Riky , Nugraha Agus Ramdhani
Published: January 2024

Saat ini teknologi pada bidang peternakan telah sanggup menciptakan alat penetas buatan yang dikenal dengan mesin penetas telur (inkubator). Namun setelah telur itu menetas biasanya bila tidak dihangatkan, anak-anak ayam tersebut akan mati dalam beberapa hari karena cuaca saat ini masih belum bisa di tentukan.

Hal ini menyebabkan imun si anak ayam dapat berkurang, sementara biasanya di peternakan ayam, anak-anak ayam dihangatkan oleh induknya. Akan tetapi anak-anak ayam ini tidak sengaja sering terinjak oleh induknya menyebabkan anak ayam mati, dan peternak sering mengalami kerugian. Sehingga penulis membuat alat yang berfungsi sebagai penghangat otomatis bagi anak-anak ayam. Dengan menggunakan komponen sensor DHT11 sebagai sensor pembaca suhu utama saat sensor sudah membaca suhu kemudian akan ditampilkan di LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Pengstabilan suhu menggunakan komponen AC light dimmer sebagai pengatur tegangan listrik untuk lampu pijar sebagai media penghangat.

Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan kesimpulan tentang kandang penghangat anak ayam otomatis, dalam sistem cara kerja alat bahwa seluruh modul dan rangkaian bisa berjalan dengan baik.

 
Kata Kunci : Sistem penghangat kandang anak ayam otomatis, DHT11, AC light dimmer, LCD 16x2.
Resistencia antihelmíntica de nematodos parásitos en ovinos
Authors: González-Garduño Roberto , Torres-Hernández Glafiro , López-Arellano María Eugenia , Mendoza-De Gives Pedro
Published: January 2024

La disminución en la efectividad de los antihelmínticos (AH) provoca que en cada aplicación los parásitos sobrevivientes lleguen a formar poblaciones resistentes. El objetivo del estudio fue confirmar la presencia de nematodos con resistencia antihelmíntica (RH) a los principales AH utilizados en la región Sierra de Tabasco y Norte de Chiapas. En el primer estudio se calculó la efectividad en época de secas en 11 rebaños y durante las lluvias en 14 rebaños. Se dio seguimiento a la efectividad de tres AH en un rebaño en 2008 y 2011. Se practicó la prueba de RH en cinco rebaños en 2002, y se corroboró resistencia múltiple a Ivermectina (Iv) y a Levamisol (Lev) en 2011. Se utilizó la metodología de la Asociación Mundial para el Avance de Parasitología Veterinaria (WAAVP, por sus siglas en inglés). En 2002 la efectividad de Albendazol contra nematodos gastrointestinales (NGI) fue en promedio 61.6 %, y con Levamisol fue de 99.9 %. Se encontró RH a Albendazol en tres rebaños, en un uno hubo susceptibilidad a este producto y en otro a Levamisol. La aplicación de Closantel + Albendazol, Ivermectina y Nitroxinil redujeron los conteos de huevos de NGI entre 61 y 69% en 2008. Durante 2011, la efectividad de Levamisol fue de 30% y la aplicación conjunta de Iv+Lev sólo tuvo 65% de efectividad. El uso constante de los AH ha originado baja efectividad en el control de los principales nematodos gastrointestinales de ovinos, aun en la combinación Iv+Lev.
PANDEMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF COVID-19 LESSONS AND FUTURE HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS
Authors: Olufunke Omotayo  , Muridzo Muonde  , Tolulope O Olorunsogo  , Jane Osareme Ogugua  , Chinedu Paschal Maduka
Published: January 2024

This comprehensive review examines the epidemiology of the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on pivotal lessons learned and their implications for future healthcare preparedness. Analyzing the global landscape of the virus, the review delves into transmission dynamics, risk factors influencing severe outcomes, and the effectiveness of diverse public health interventions. It provides a nuanced exploration of the challenges encountered by healthcare systems worldwide, elucidating strengths and vulnerabilities brought to the forefront by the pandemic. The study underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to healthcare preparedness, emphasizing the critical importance of integrated surveillance systems, agile response mechanisms, and the implementation of evidence-based strategies. Drawing on experiences from diverse regions, the review identifies key lessons in pandemic management, showcasing successful strategies and innovative interventions that have proven effective in curbing the virus's spread. Moreover, the review examines the role of vaccination campaigns in shaping the trajectory of the pandemic and emphasizes the vital contribution of technology in bolstering healthcare resilience. As the world grapples with the long-term effects of COVID-19, this review aims to distill essential insights that can inform future pandemic preparedness efforts. By synthesizing knowledge gleaned from the challenges posed by COVID-19, this comprehensive analysis offers a foundation for evidence-based strategies, guiding global healthcare systems towards enhanced readiness to confront and mitigate the impact of future infectious threats.

Keywords:  Pandemic, Epidemiology, COVID-19, Healthcare, Review.
Pengaruh motivasi dan kepemimpinan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada agensi pemasaran produk cabang Surabaya
Authors: Purwanto Eko , Wahjono Sentot Imam , Dahruji
Published: January 2024

Sumber daya manusia merupakan aset penting bagi organisasi. sumber daya manusia yang berkompeten dapat membantu perusahaan dalam mencapai visi dan misi. Maka dari itu perusahaan perlu memperhatikan tentang kepuasan kerja karyawa. Tujuan penelitian dilakukan adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi dan kepemimpinan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan pada agensi pemasaran produk. Terdapat tiga hipotesis yang akan diuji dalam penelitian ini, 1. Motivasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja kerja, 2. Kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan, 3. Motivasi dan kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan. Teori motivasi yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah teori David McClelland. Teori kepemimpinan yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah teori Continum (Tanumbaum dan Scimith). Jenis metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif deskriptif yang menitikberatkan pada pengujian hipotesis dan didasarkan pada data-data yang diperoleh dari penyebaran kuesioner. Populasi pada agensi ini sebanyak 30 karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampling jenuh (semua populasi menjadi obyek penelitian) yaitu sebanyak 30 responden. Dari hasil pengumpulan dan pengukuran akan diolah dengan program SPSS versi 22. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa untuk hipotesis pertama terjadi pengaruh positif (0,399) dan signifikan (0,021) antara motivasi dengan kepuasan kerja karyawan, maka hipotesis pertama dapat diterima. Hipotesis kedua menjelaskan kepemimpinan berpengaruh positif (0,312) dan tidak signifikan (0,067) terhadap kepuasan kerja karyawan, maka hipotesis kedua ditolak. Hipotesis ketiga menjelaskan motivasi dan kepemimpinan secara simultan berpengaruh positif (0,305) dan signifikan (0,007), maka hipotesis ketiga diterima. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi dan kepemimpinan itu sangat penting dalam mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja karyawan, diharapkan seroang manajer dapat memberi motivasi kepada karyawannya dan dapat mendelegasikan tugasnya secara efektif .
Calaspargase Pegol (Asparlas)
Authors: CADTH
Published: January 2024

CADTH recommends that Asparlas be reimbursed by public drug plans as a component of a multiagent chemotherapeutic (MAC) regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in pediatric and young adult patients age 1 to 21 years if certain conditions are met.

Asparlas should only be covered to treat children and young adults with ALL.

Asparlas should only be reimbursed as part of a MAC regimen. Asparlas should be prescribed by clinicians with expertise in the management of ALL, and the cost of Asparlas should not exceed the drug program cost of treatment with pegaspargase.
Watch-an-wait strategy for multiple rectal neuroendocrine tumors with widespread invasion
Authors: Torres N , El Moussaoui M , Basbous S , Fridman V , Borbath I , Deflandre J
Published: January 2024

A 57-year-old man with a history of surgical resection for subocclusive small bowel Crohn’s disease, was referred for endoscopic follow-up. Rectal neuroendocrine tumor(rNETs) was found during screening colonoscopy in the form of a centimetric polyp. A post-polypectomy endoscopy was reassuring while random biopsies performed showed low grade multiple rNETs diffusely infiltrating the mucosa and submucosa. Both abdominal-pelvic computed tomography (CT) and endoscopic ultrasonography echoendoscopy (EUS) did not identify any lymph node or distant lesion. Watch-and-wait strategy was performed by regular colonoscopy and EUS. As far as we know, this case is the unique case reported of non-progressive diffuse multiple rectal neuroendocrine tumors after a very long-term follow-up of 20 years. This case further supports that “Watch and wait” could be a safe alternative management strategy for selected rNETs, specially in patients for whom the surgical risk is increased with a potentially significant impact on the quality of life.
Quality outcome measures project in IBD: a proof-of-concept benchmarking study in three Belgian IBD units
Authors: Baert F , Baert D , Pouillon L , Bossuyt P
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Current treatment modalities in IBD allow us to render normal quality of life to most patients. Ideally, structured digital care pathways can be harmonised in order to measure (semi-) automatically key outcome quality indicators and compare between institutions.

Materials and methods: Key quality criteria were selected through a consensus process and aligned with the ICHOM quality criteria in IBD, including clinical parameters, PROMs, quality of life, health care utilisation and productivity.

Results: Measurements of the 11 selected key quality criteria were integrated in the structured care pathways of three IBD units. All patients received (at least) twice a year three questionnaires (PRO2 or SCCAI, ICHOM criteria and IBD Disk) through the electronic application to collect necessary information ahead of their planned outpatient clinic. In addition, interpretation of biomarkers was automated, and more difficult outcome indicators were manually added by the caregiver during the visit in anticipation of adaptations to or improvements of the electronic record. All information was collected centrally electronically in a structured way allowing benchmarking between the three centres, and stored for future retrospective research.

Conclusion: A (partially) automated benchmarking for measuring quality of care is feasible. It provides an objective assessment of IBD care, enables benchmarking between centres and facilitates quality improvements projects.
An update on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Authors: Loi R , Ceulemans M , Wauters L , Vanuytsel T
Published: January 2024

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic condition characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal mucosa and symptoms resulting from esophageal dysfunction. The most important symptom is dysphagia, which causes an impaired quality of life and significant healthcare costs. Food allergies have a key role in the development of EoE: the removal of specific foods from the diet is sufficient to reduce esophageal inflammation and improve symptoms. The diagnosis of EoE is based on a combination of symptoms, eosinophilic infiltration and the absence of other conditions which can explain esophageal eosinophilia (mainly gastro-esophageal reflux disease). Diagnostic delay should be avoided because if left untreated, a fibrostenotic phenotype can develop with strictures. Current therapeutic approaches are based on the “3 D’s” concept: Dietary management, Drug therapy and esophageal Dilation. Dietary management can be based on an elemental diet (amino acid-based), which is rarely used in adults because of the poor palatability; an empiric elimination diet (2- 4-6 food elimination diet). Medical treatment is still the most commonly used approach in EoE. In particular, swallowed topic corticosteroids such as topical budesonide or fluticasone have been shown to be very effective in reducing esophageal inflammation. More recently, biological treatments have been evaluated as novel treatment options for EoE, targeting different cytokines or receptors in the Th2 immune reaction. Finally, in case of esophageal stricture, dilation is warranted.
Water isotopic characterisation of the cloud–circulation coupling in the North Atlantic trades – Part 2: The imprint of the atmospheric circulation at different scales
Authors: Villiger Leonie , Aemisegger Franziska
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Water vapour isotopes reflect the history of moist atmospheric processes encountered by the vapour since evaporating from the ocean, offering potential insights into the controls of shallow trade-wind cumuli. Given that these clouds, particularly their amount at the cloud base level, play an important role in the global radiative budget, improving our understanding of the hydrological cycle associated with them is crucial. This study examines the variability of water vapour isotopes at cloud base in the winter trades near Barbados and explores its connection to the atmospheric circulations ultimately governing cloud fraction. The analyses are based on nested COSMOiso simulations with explicit convection during the EUREC4A (Elucidating the role of clouds-circulation coupling in climate) field campaign. It is shown that the contrasting isotope and humidity characteristics in clear-sky versus cloudy environments at cloud base emerge due to vertical transport on timescales of 4 to 14 h associated with local, convective circulations. In addition, the cloud base isotopes are sensitive to variations in the large-scale circulation on timescales of 4 to 6 d, which shows on average a Hadley-type subsidence but occasionally much stronger descent related to extratropical dry intrusions. This investigation, based on high-resolution isotope-enabled simulations in combination with trajectory analyses, reveals how dynamical processes at different timescales act in concert to produce the observed humidity variations at the base of trade-wind cumuli.
Predicting the productivity of Alpine grasslands using remote sensing information
Authors: Vicario Saverio , Magnani Marta , Adamo Maria , Vivaldo Gianna , Richiardi Chiara , Giamberini Mariasilvia , Provenzale Antonello
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Gross primary productivity (GPP) is a crucial variable for ecosystem dynamics, and it can significantly vary on the small spatial scales of vegetation and environmental heterogeneity. This is especially true for mountain ecosystems, which pose severe difficulties to field monitoring. In addition, the specificity of such ecosystems and the extreme abiotic conditions that they experience often make global and regional models unsuited to predictions. In this case, remote sensing products offer the opportunity to explore the productivity of vegetation communities in remote areas such as Alpine grasslands all year round, and empirical models can help in the challenge of modelling Alpine GPP. Along these lines, we took a hybrid approach, blending several remote sensing data sources (such as a high-definition digital terrain model and moderate- and high- resolution satellite products such as MODIS and Sentinel 2) and gridded datasets such as ERA5 with in situ measurements to implement a specific empirical model. The resulting remote-sensing-based model developed here was suited to represent the measured primary productivity in different areas within a high-altitude grassland at the Nivolet plain, in the north-western Italian Alps at 2700–2500 m amsl. A cross-validation approach allowed us to evaluate to what extent a single empirical model could represent diverse communities and different abiotic factors found in these areas. We finally identified the ratio between MCARI2 and MSAVI2 as a good predictor of light use efficiency, a key factor in the empirical model, probably due to its good correlation with the leaves phenological status, inasmuch it estimates the ratio between chlorophyll and the ensemble of leaf pigments.
Evaluating the Wegener-Bergeron-Findeisen process in ICON in large-eddy mode with in situ observations from the CLOUDLAB project
Authors: Omanovic Nadja , Ferrachat Sylvaine , Fuchs Christopher , Henneberger Jan , Miller Anna J. , Ohneiser Kevin , Ramelli Fabiola , Seifert Patric , Spirig Robert , Zhang Huiying , Lohmann Ulrike
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The ice phase in clouds is essential for precipitation formation over continents. The underlying processes for ice growth are still poorly understood, leading to large uncertainties in precipitation forecasts and climate simulations. One crucial aspect is the Wegener-Bergeron-Findeisen (WBF) process, which describes the growth of ice crystals at the expense of cloud droplets leading to a partial or full glaciation of the cloud. In the CLOUDLAB project, we employ glaciogenic cloud seeding to initiate the ice phase in supercooled low-level clouds in Switzerland using uncrewed aerial vehicles with the goal to investigate the WBF process. An extensive set-up of ground-based remote sensing and balloon-borne in situ instrumentation allows us to observe the formation and subsequent growth of ice crystals in great detail. In this study, we compare the seeding signals observed in the field to those simulated using a numerical weather model in large-eddy mode (ICON-LEM). We first demonstrate the capability of the model to accurately simulate and reproduce the seeding experiments across different environmental conditions. Second, we investigate the WBF process in the model by comparing the simulated cloud droplet and ice crystal number concentration changes to in situ measurements. In the field experiments, simultaneous reductions in cloud droplet number concentrations with increased ice crystal number concentrations were observed with periods showing a full depletion of cloud droplets. The model can reproduce the observed ice crystal number concentrations most of the time, but not the observed fast reductions in cloud droplet number concentrations. Our detailed analysis shows that the WBF process appears to be less efficient in the model than in the field. In the model, exaggerated ice crystal number concentrations are required to produce comparable changes in cloud droplet number concentrations, highlighting the inefficiency of the WBF process in ICON.
Arctic Climate Response to European Radiative Forcing: A Deep Learning Approach
Authors: Mehrdad Sina , Handorf Dörthe , Höschel Ines , Karami Khalil , Quaas Johannes , Dipu Sudhakar , Jacobi Christoph
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Heterogeneous radiative forcing in mid-latitudes, such as that exerted by aerosols, has been found to affect the Arctic climate, though the mechanisms remain debated. In this study, we leverage Deep Learning (DL) techniques to explore the complex response of the Arctic climate system to local radiative forcing over Europe. We conducted sensitivity experiments using the Max Planck Institute Earth System Model (MPI-ESM1.2) coupled with atmosphere-ocean–land surface components. Utilizing a DL-based clustering method, we classify atmospheric circulation patterns in a lower-dimensional space, focusing on Poleward Moist Static Energy Transport (PMSET) as our primary parameter. We developed a novel method to analyze the circulation patterns' contributions to various climatic parameter anomalies. Our findings indicate that the negative forcing over Europe alters existing circulation patterns and their occurrence frequency without introducing new ones. Specifically, we identify changes in a circulation pattern with a high-pressure system over Scandinavia as a key driver for reduced Sea Ice Concentration (SIC) in the Barents-Kara Sea during autumn. This circulation pattern also influences middle atmospheric dynamics, although its contribution is relatively minor compared to other circulation patterns that resemble the phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). Our multidimensional approach combines DL algorithms and human expertise to offer a novel analytical tool that could have broader applications in climate science.
FROSTBYTE: A reproducible data-driven workflow for probabilistic seasonal streamflow forecasting in snow-fed river basins across North America
Authors: Arnal Louise , Clark Martyn P. , Pietroniro Alain , Vionnet Vincent , Casson David R. , Whitfield Paul H. , Fortin Vincent , Wood Andrew W. , Knoben Wouter J. M. , Newton Brandi W. , Walford Colleen
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Seasonal streamflow forecasts provide key information for decision-making in sectors such as water supply management, hydropower generation, and irrigation scheduling. The predictability of streamflow on seasonal timescales relies heavily on initial hydrological conditions, such as the presence of snow and the availability of soil moisture. In high-latitude and high-altitude headwater basins in North America, snowmelt serves as the primary source of runoff generation. This study presents and evaluates a data-driven workflow for probabilistic seasonal streamflow forecasting in snow-fed river basins across North America (Canada and the USA). The workflow employs snow water equivalent (SWE) measurements as predictors and streamflow observations as predictands. Gap filling of SWE datasets is accomplished using quantile mapping from neighboring SWE and precipitation stations, and Principal Component Analysis is used to identify independent predictor components. These components are then utilized in a regression model to generate ensemble hindcasts of streamflow volumes for 75 nival basins with limited regulation from 1979 to 2021, encompassing diverse geographies and climates. Using a hindcast evaluation approach that is user-oriented provides key insights for snow monitoring experts, forecasters, decision-makers, and workflow developers. The analysis presented here unveils a wide spectrum of predictability and offers a glimpse into potential future changes in predictability. Late-season snowpack emerges as a key factor for predicting spring/summer volumes, while high precipitation during the target period presents challenges to forecast skill and streamflow predictability. Notably, we can predict lower and higher than normal streamflows during the spring to early summer with up to five months lead time in some basins. Our workflow is available on GitHub as a collection of Jupyter Notebooks, facilitating broader applications in cold regions and contributing to the ongoing advancement of methodologies.
Insights into the sources of ultrafine particle numbers at six European urban sites obtained by investigating COVID–19 lockdowns
Authors: Rowell Alex , Brean James , Beddows David C. S. , Shi Zongbo , Petäjä Tuukka , Vörösmarty Máté , Salma Imre , Niemi Jarkko V. , Manninen Hanna E. , van Pinxteren Dominik , Harrison Roy M. , Tuch Thomas , Weinhold Kay
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Lockdown restrictions in response to the COVID–19 pandemic led to the curtailment of many activities and reduced emissions of primary air pollutants. Here, we applied Positive Matrix Factorization to particle size distribution (PSD) data from six monitoring sites (three urban background and three roadside) between four European cities (Helsinki, Leipzig, Budapest, and London) to evaluate how particle number concentrations (PNCs) and their sources changed during the respective 2020 lockdown periods compared to the reference years 2014–2019. A number of common factors were resolved between sites, including nucleation, road traffic semi–volatile fraction (road trafficsvf), road traffic solid fraction (road trafficsf), diffuse urban (woodsmoke + aged traffic), ozone–associated secondary aerosol (O3–associated SA), and secondary inorganic aerosol (SIA). Nucleation, road traffic, and diffuse urban factors were the largest contributors to mean PNCs during the reference years and respective lockdown periods. However, SIA factors were the largest contributors to particle mass concentrations, irrespective of environment type. Total mean PNCs were lower at two of the urban background and all roadside sites during lockdown. Nucleation and road trafficsvf factors response to lockdown restrictions were highly variable, although road trafficsf factors were consistently lower at roadside sites. The responses of diffuse urban factors were largely consistent and were mostly lower at urban background sites. Secondary aerosols (O3-associated SA and SIA) exhibited extensive reductions to their mean PNCs at all sites. These variegated responses to lockdowns across Europe point to a complex network of sources and aerosol sinks contributing to PSDs.
The Spatial and Temporal Impact of the February 26, 2023, Dust Storm on the Meteorological Conditions and Particulate Matter Concentrations Across New Mexico and West Texas
Authors: Robinson Mary C. , Schueth Kaitlin , Ardon-Dryer Karin
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The Southwestern portions of the United States experience dust events frequently due to the arid and semi-arid environments and close proximity to multiple deserts. On February 26, 2023, a dust event was initiated in New Mexico due to strong winds aloft mixing down to the surface. The dust intensified as it moved eastward into West Texas, and turned into a dust storm (visibility < 1 km) in multiple locations. This study examined the meteorological characteristics of this dust storm using 21 meteorological stations and examines the impacts on PM2.5 and/or PM10 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter < 10 and 2.5 µm) concentrations using 19 air quality stations. The dust event lasted up to 18 hours, and locations experienced dust storm conditions from five minutes up to 65 minutes, with even zero visibility. The highest wind speed and wind gust recorded during the dust were 27.3 m s-1 and 37 m s-1 respectively. This dust had a strong impact on the air quality in the area, as very high PM values were recorded across the region, and nine of the PM stations exceeded the EPA daily threshold. The maximum hourly PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations recorded were 518.4 µg m-3 and 9,983 µg m-3 respectively. For some locations (e.g., Lubbock Texas), these high PM2.5 concentrations were the highest ever recorded, highlighting the significance of this dust storm.
Source-resolved atmospheric metal emissions, concentrations, and their deposition fluxes into the East Asian Seas
Authors: Jiang Shenglan , Zhang Yan , Yu Guangyuan , Han Zimin , Zhao Junri , Zhang Tianle , Zheng Mei
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Atmospheric deposition is an important source of marine metallic elements, which have a non-negligible impact on marine ecology. Atmospheric trace metals come from different sources, undergo their respective transport processes, and are deposited into seas finally. This study aims to provide gridded data on sea-wide concentrations, deposition fluxes, and soluble deposition fluxes with detailed source categories of metals by the modified Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model. A monthly emission inventory of six metals – Fe, Al, V, Ni, Zn, and Cu – from land anthropogenic, ship, and dust sources in East Asia (0–55° N, 85–150° E) in 2017 was developed. Most metals came mainly from land-based sources, contributing over 80 %. The annual marine atmospheric deposition fluxes of Fe, Al, V, Ni, Zn, and Cu were 9614, 15000, 102, 84, 171, 88 μg·m-2, and soluble deposition fluxes were 646.8, 1799.6, 43.3, 36.3, 118.4, 42.9 μg·m-2, respectively. Contributions of each source for trace metals varied in emissions, atmospheric concentrations, and depositions. Dust source, as a main contributor of Fe and Al, accounted for a higher proportion of emissions (~90 %) than marine deposition fluxes (~20 %). However, anthropogenic sources have larger shares of marine deposition flux compared with emissions. The deposition of Zn, Cu, and soluble Fe in East Asian seas was dominated by land anthropogenic sources, while V and Ni were dominated by shipping. The seasonal gridded data and the identification of the dominant source of metal deposition offer a foundation for dynamic assessments of the marine ecological effects of atmospheric trace metals. This study also implies the importance of potential co-synthesis and complementation effects of multiple trace elements deposited into marine ecosystems.
Minions of Disruptions™: A Collaborative Adaptation Game for Promoting Climate Action
Authors: Sillanpää Minja , Mauro Ana Capri , Hänninen Minttu , Illingworth Sam , Hamza Mo
Published: January 2024

Abstract. With the onset of climate change, adaptive action will have to occur at all scales, including locally. This implies a growing responsibility for the public and, therefore, a need to spread awareness and inspire climate action. Communication via adaptation games shows potential in achieving social learning and addressing the so-called knowledge-action gap. However, few research efforts so far give voice to participants engaging with collaborative games in organisational and community settings. This paper advances this field by presenting a systematic research reflection on a collaborative tabletop board game, Minions of Disruptions™. It addresses two research questions: first exploring how to design a collaborative adaptation game for the general public, and then determining how the intentions outlined by the game designers are perceived by the game participants. Ten core design intentions determined through a focus group interview with game designers and facilitators were contrasted against responses from the post-game survey administered to all game participants from 2019–2022. The results of this study indicate that the design intentions behind Minions of Disruptions were largely received by the intended audiences, demonstrating success as a communication tool for collaborative climate action. Moreover, important insights about designing adaptation games for the public are raised, which can aid in drafting guidelines for successful engagement.
Map of forest tree species for Poland based on Sentinel-2 data
Authors: Grabska-Szwagrzyk Ewa Maria , Tiede Dirk , Sudmanns Martin , Kozak Jacek
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Accurate information on forest tree species composition is vital for various scientific applications, as well as for forest inventory and management purposes. Country-wide, detailed species maps are a valuable resource for environmental management, conservation, research, and planning. Here, we performed the classification of 16 dominant tree species/genera in Poland using time series of Sentinel-2 imagery. To generate comprehensive spectral-temporal information, we created Sentinel-2 seasonal aggregations known as Spectral-Temporal Metrics (STMs) within Google Earth Engine (GEE). STMs were computed for short periods of 15–30 days during spring, summer, and autumn, covering multi-annual observations from years 2018 to 2021. The Polish Forest Data Bank served as reference data, and, to obtain robust samples with pure stands only, it was validated through automated and visual inspection based on very high resolution orthoimagery, resulting in 4500 polygons, serving as training and test data. The forest mask was derived from available land cover datasets in GEE, namely ESA World Cover and Dynamic World. Additionally, we incorporated various topographic and climatic variables from GEE to enhance classification accuracy. The Random Forest algorithm was employed for the classification process, and an area-adjusted accuracy assessment was conducted through cross-validation and test datasets. The results demonstrate that the country-wide forest stand species mapping achieved an accuracy exceeding 80 %, however it varies greatly depending on species, region and observation frequency. We provide freely accessible resources including the forest tree species map, training and test data: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10180469 (Grabska-Szwagrzyk, 2023).
Design and analysis of a dual-rope crawler rope-climbing robot
Authors: Wang Jinhang , Yin Lairong , Du Ronghua , Huang Long , Huang Juan
Published: January 2024

Abstract. A rope-climbing robot (RCR) can reciprocate on a rope. To address the problems of poor load capacity and adaptability of the existing RCR, this study designs a dual-rope crawler type RCR, which can be used as a new type of transportation equipment in hilly, mountainous, and plateau areas. The crawler rope-climbing mechanism is a combination of a chain drive and the rope-climbing foot. Innovatively applying the parabolic theory of overhead rope to kinematically analyze the rope-climbing robot system, the robot motion trajectory model and the tilt angle equation are established. To establish the safe working interval of the rope-climbing robot, the influence of machine load and rope span on robot tilt angle is compared. Furthermore, research on the dynamic characteristics of the rope-climbing robot is carried out, establishing a time-varying system model of the dynamic tension of the rope in the rope-climbing robot system and analyzing the effects of speed and load on the dynamic tension of the rope and system stability. Finally, the prototype test results show that the RCR operates stably and has good load capacity and barrier-crossing capability.
Modelling the impacts of cumulative disturbances for ecological decision making
Authors:   , Stewart Tace
Published: January 2024

Coral reefs face declining coverage and slower recovery rates due to the cumulative impacts of cyclones, bleaching, and crown-of-thorns starfish. This thesis introduces a framework for analysing these impacts and using cumulative disturbance information to improve spatial conservation prioritisation. This work revealed longer coral recovery times following cumulative versus single disturbances. Applying the framework greatly improves expected conservation outcomes, with ecological benefits four times greater than general models. This approach, adaptable to various environments, offers an improved strategy for future reef conservation efforts.
Entre luces y sombras: La precariedad laboral cualificada en las Industrias Culturales Creativas
Authors: Arce Casas Pedro Octavio , González García Jonathan Alejandro , González Díaz Guadalupe Jeanette
Published: January 2024

Las Industrias Culturales Creativas (ICC) se caracteriza por tener un mercado laboral segmentado y precario debido, principalmente, a las formas emergentes de contratación, como el trabajo freelance. Estos rasgos, según los antecedentes teóricos, se evidencian como parte de su habitus, que las presentan como un tipo de industria precaria, pero elitista por razones técnicas, socioeconómicas y de género. Al analizar este sector en México por medio de la Encuesta Nacional de Ocupación y Empleo (ENOE), se encontró que tiene un carácter cualificado derivado del nivel educativo de sus trabajadores, la mayoría cuenta con educación superior. Además, cabe resaltar, el carácter flexible de las ICC en la empleabilidad de profesionales, la mayoría de ellos tienen estudios diferentes al campo disciplinar de las artes, diseño y arquitectura. Por tanto, es principalmente un sector precario altamente cualificado. Los trabajadores reciben bajos salarios, pero más de la mitad de ellos cuentan con educación superior.
A Cooperação científica nas controvérsias sobre os fundamentos da revolução quântica
Authors: Baiardi Amilcar , Dos Santos Alex Vieira , Loria Carlo
Published: January 2024

O artigo analisa a cooperação entre ciências na produção do conhecimento e o papel das ciências humanas nos debates dos fundamentos da revolução quântica. Discussões baseadas na história e filosofia da ciência nos cursos de 1970/1972 da Escola de Verão Enrico Fermi, Varenna, Itália, sinalizaram possibilidades de  prosseguimento da construção da teoria quântica, combinando experimentos e contribuições teóricas, uma via tipicamente heterodoxa. Antes defendia-se que oencaminhamento das controvérsias dar-se-ia por meio de procedimentos metodológicos limitados a experimentos sucessivos, uma via epistemológica tipicamente positivista e ortodoxa. O trabalho menciona o protagonismo de pesquisadores italianos na organização dos cursos referidos. O método é o de construção de narrativa baseada na historiografia da física e na utilização de fontes originais, obtidas em epistolário dos pesquisadores referidos. O artigo conclui pela relevância da cooperaçãointer-científica no lidar com o paradigma da complexidade.
Armados até os dentes
Authors: Buriti Iranilson
Published: January 2024

Este artigo analisa um conjunto de teses apresentadas por cirurgiões dentistas durante o III Congresso Odontológico Latino-americano realizado no Rio de Janeiro, em 1929, que discutiam as precárias condições de saúde oral das Forças Armadas brasileiras, particularmente o Exército e a Marinha, e as tentativas de implantação do serviço de saúde bucal. No artigo, analisamos a regulamentação do serviço odontológico nas Forças Armadas, no início do século XX e as reivindicações feitas por essas corporações ao governo brasileiro para que o serviço médico-odontológico fosse implantado em todo o território nacional. Como fontes de pesquisa, além dos Anais do III Congresso Odontológico Latino-americano, pesquisamos nos relatórios do Ministério da Marinha (1903-1922), na Revista Médica Militar (1913) e no jornal carioca O Paiz (1907-1910).
Higiene, moral e estética
Authors: Freitas Gurgel Rita Diana de , Nascimento Francinaide de Lima Silva
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo, intencionamos contribuir com a história e a historiografia da educação norte-rio-grandense, especificamente, com o campo da história da educação profissional, mediante a análise das práticas educativas higiênicas da Escola Industrial de Natal (EIN). Para esta escrita, trazemos fontes documentais localizados no Arquivo Geral do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia (IFRN) e incorporamos as notícias veiculadas pela imprensa norte-rio-grandense, destacadamente, o jornal Diário de Natal localizado no acervo digital da Hemeroteca Digital Brasileira. Às fontes documentais agregamos as contribuições teóricas de Le Goff (1996), Magalhães (2004), Julia (2001), Gatti e Gatti Júnior (2018), dentre outros, para demonstrar que, por meio de formação teórica e prática, a EIN imprimiu um conjunto de práticas educativas sob forte influência do discurso médico higienista que foi capaz de controlar espaço, tempo e corpos, ao mesmo tempo que intencionavam a fabricação de indivíduos dóceis, ordeiros e obedientes.
Corpos e mentes sob controle
Authors: Dos Santos Beserra Pereira Bruna , Santos de Matos Maria Izilda
Published: January 2024

Desde finais do século XIX que a expansão urbano-industrial de São Paulo esteve vinculada a preceitos de busca pela modernização. Nesse contexto, foram implementadas políticas públicas de controle dos espaços e dos corpos norteadas por preceitos higiênico-sanitaristas, ampliando a influência dos saberes médicos. Este artigo observa aspectos da institucionalização da medicina e da psiquiatria na cidade, priorizando a trajetória, produção e atuação política do médico psiquiatra Antonio Carlos Pacheco e Silva, observando suas propostas, em particular, a plataforma eugenista, bem como suas ações na Liga Paulista de Higiene Mental e a fundação e gestão do Sanatório Pinel/SP.
A varíola em Goiás
Authors: Da Silva Leicy Francisca
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as ocorrências de varíola em Goiás, na segunda metade do século XIX, observando a ação do Estado para sua prevenção e na organização de medidas para contenção da propagação da enfermidade. Como atuaram médicos, administradores e leigos para a contenção do risco epidêmico? E, qual o padrão de atuação da administração pública na diminuição da ameaça de propagação da enfermidade? O referencial teórico se fundamenta nas observações apontadas por Pierre Damon sobre o papel de médicos e leigos na aplicação e propagação da vacina. Adotou-se como metodologia a interpretação de fontes compostas por artigos jornalísticos (Tribuna Livre, Correio Oficial, Semanário Oficial e O publicador Goyano), documentos produzidos pela administração pública (Relatórios de presidentes de província/estado) e artigos médicos.
Book Creator:
Authors: Silva Andrea Cristina da , Silva Cristiane Severino da , Dutra Alessandra , Menon Maurício Cesar
Published: January 2024

A tecnologia tem adentrado o espaço escolar como recurso de investigação e construção do aprendizado. Ela é necessária para o aprender de forma significativa, como menciona Camargo e Daros (2018). O artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os resultados de um trabalho desenvolvido com os alunos do Ensino Médio em um colégio da rede estadual da cidade de Londrina, Paraná, os quais trouxeram reflexões sobre as leituras dos clássicos literários e suas análises desenvolvidas por meio da ferramenta tecnológica Book Creator. Foi utilizada como metodologia a pesquisa de campo e o método análise de conteúdo. Os autores que fundamentaram esta pesquisa foram: Moran (2018), Rojo e Mouta (2012); Cosson (2020) entre outros. A ferramenta Book Creator tornou a prática desafiadora e interativa, fazendo com que os aprendizes desenvolvessem pesquisas sobre os clássicos literários, realizassem análise literária e, como consequência, promovessem a leitura clássica.

Palavras-chave: Book Creator. Clássicos Literários. Ensino. Leitura.
A Educação crítica e os direitos humanos face à política econômica neoliberal:
Authors: Tavares Rosa Cleudes Maria
Published: January 2024

O artigo resulta de uma pesquisa a respeito da formação humana e discute o tema a partir da análise da teoria crítica frankfurtiana e da política econômica neoliberal. Assim, considerou as condições sociais, econômicas e históricas da sociedade brasileira em relação ao autoritarismo, violência e educação, refletindo sobre a dignidade humana e os direitos humanos.
Música de reprodução ou resistência para formação humana?
Authors: Costa Cristiano Aparecido da , Sá Apolo de Souza , Miranda Gabriela Gomes , Rocha Rubianny Maria Sales
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho compreende que a discussão teórica frankfurtiana vai além da análise do  produto cultural em si, tornando necessário observar a relação entre a sociedade e a cultura. Trata-se de uma pesquisa conceitual, de caráter qualitativo, cujo referencial teórico pauta-se nas discussões conduzidas por Adorno sobre esclarecimento, formação humana e música. Além disso, foram usadas também obras pertinentes à temática para o desenvolvimento. Objetivou-se comentar sobre duas músicas, uma de reprodução – que perpetua as lógicas da indústria cultural – e outra de resistência – que foge da estandardização ao se importar com a arte enquanto linguagem sui generis. O estudo observou em Pipoco (2022) elementos de estandardização e, na Verklärte Nacht (1899), a valorização da música como linguagem, possibilitando o exercício da práxis no ouvir.  
Palavras-chave: (De)formação humana. Indústria cultural. Música.
STATUS OF JUDICIAL REVIEW ON EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Brig. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amin SI (M), Dr. Tehreem Farrukh
Published: January 2024

This research article examines the status of judicial review on existing environmental legislation in Pakistan. The article discusses the relevance of judicial review in ensuring the effectiveness of environmental laws and regulations. The research questions explore the extent to which the courts in Pakistan have used their power of judicial review to enforce environmental protection laws. The research objectives are to identify the challenges faced by the courts in exercising judicial review and to suggest recommendations for improving the effectiveness of environmental law enforcement in Pakistan. The research methodology used is a mix of literature review and case studies. The findings reveal that the courts in Pakistan have been reluctant to exercise their power of judicial review, resulting in the lack of enforcement of environmental laws. The literature review suggests that this reluctance is due to various factors, including political interference, lack of awareness, and insufficient resources. The article concludes by recommending the strengthening of the institutional framework for environmental law enforcement, increasing public awareness, and providing adequate resources to the courts to enable them to effectively exercise their power of judicial review.